Talisa Friedman
Latest News on Talisa Friedman:
Julianna Margulies, Reed Birney, and More to Star in WHO BY FIRE Industry Reading (Dec 9, 2025)
SO BABY To Be Presented As Part of The 2025 Hollywood Fringe Festival (May 10, 2025)
Road Theatre Company & New York's Jewish Plays Project Present WHO BY FIRE Workshop This Month (May 6, 2023)
Julianna Margulies, Reed Birney, and More to Star in WHO BY FIRE Industry Reading (Dec 9, 2025)
SO BABY To Be Presented As Part of The 2025 Hollywood Fringe Festival (May 10, 2025)
Road Theatre Company & New York's Jewish Plays Project Present WHO BY FIRE Workshop This Month (May 6, 2023)
BIO
Talisa Friedman was born in Washington, D.C., and raised in Bethesda, MD and Pretoria, South Africa. In addition to her film and TV appearances, her extensive theater credits include a five-month run as Sally Bowles in Celebration Theatre's production of "Cabaret", "Hamlet" (Ophelia) and Alex Timbers' "The Last Goodbye" (Juliet) at The Old Globe, and productions at the American Repertory Theatre, Arena Stage, and Off-Bway.
Talisa is also the author of several plays and screenplays. Her most recent work, "Who By Fire", won the 2021 National Jewish Playwriting Competition and was one of three finalists for Monumental Theater's New Work Series at the Kennedy Center. She majored in English at Harvard, where she was awarded the Jonathan Levy Prize for Acting and the David McCord Prize for the Arts.
Photos
Harvey White and Sheryl White, Production Sponsors (far right), with cast members (from left) Brandon Gill, Talisa Friedman, Eric Morris, Hale Appleman, Jay Armstrong Johnson and Jeremy Woodard
Date:
10/09/2013
From: Photo Flash: Alex Timbers, Sonya Tayeh and More in Opening Night of Old Globe's THE LAST GOODBYE
Videos
VIDEO: The Old Globe's HAMLET: ON THE RADIO is Now Available to Watch in Full
by Stephi Wild - 2021-07-16 06:57:27
VIDEO: Talisa Friedman Talks THE LAST GOODBYE and Shows Clips as Part of The Old Globe's Flashbacks Series
by Stephi Wild - 2020-05-14 07:07:01
TV: Behind the Scenes at WE ARE THE TIGERS Sitzprobe Featuring HEATHERS Alum and More!
by TV - On the Road - 2015-10-06 18:10:24
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Highlights of Old Globe's THE LAST GOODBYE
by Christina Mancuso - 2013-10-03 16:32:13
STAGE TUBE: Backstage with The Old Globe's THE LAST GOODBYE Creative Team - Alex Timbers and More!
by Stage Tube - 2013-09-27 16:26:51
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Jay Armstrong Johnson, Talisa Friedman & More in Old Globe's THE LAST GOODBYE
by Christina Mancuso - 2013-09-13 16:34:42
News
Julianna Margulies, Reed Birney, and More to Star in WHO BY FIRE Industry Reading
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2025
Golden Globe and Emmy winner Julianna Margulies (The Good Wife), Tony winner Reed Birney and more will lead an industry reading of Talisa Friedman's tragicomic play Who By Fire.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2025
Golden Globe and Emmy winner Julianna Margulies (The Good Wife), Tony winner Reed Birney and more will lead an industry reading of Talisa Friedman's tragicomic play Who By Fire.
SO BABY To Be Presented As Part of The 2025 Hollywood Fringe Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2025
SO BABY Brings Collegiate Chaos to the 2025 Hollywood Fringe Fest! SO BABY is a new comedy exploring growing up and our obsession with higher education.
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2025
SO BABY Brings Collegiate Chaos to the 2025 Hollywood Fringe Fest! SO BABY is a new comedy exploring growing up and our obsession with higher education.
Road Theatre Company & New York's Jewish Plays Project Present WHO BY FIRE Workshop This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - May 6, 2023
THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY (Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director) in partnership with the Jewish Plays Project (David Winitsky, Artistic Director), have announced a one-night only reading presentation of 2021 National Jewish Playwriting Contest Winner, WHO BY FIRE, written by Talisa Friedman and directed by legendary casting director John Levey.
by Blair Ingenthron - May 6, 2023
THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY (Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director) in partnership with the Jewish Plays Project (David Winitsky, Artistic Director), have announced a one-night only reading presentation of 2021 National Jewish Playwriting Contest Winner, WHO BY FIRE, written by Talisa Friedman and directed by legendary casting director John Levey.
VIDEO: The Old Globe's HAMLET: ON THE RADIO is Now Available to Watch in Full
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2021
The 2017 production at the Globe was the most successful in the theatre’s history, and all of the principal cast members return to voice their roles in one of the greatest plays ever written. Many of the ensemble also return, along with two new cast members, to round out the company.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2021
The 2017 production at the Globe was the most successful in the theatre’s history, and all of the principal cast members return to voice their roles in one of the greatest plays ever written. Many of the ensemble also return, along with two new cast members, to round out the company.
Jewish Plays Project Welcomes Clea Alsip, Gus Birney, Grantham Coleman And More To New Plays In Development
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 25, 2021
The Jewish Plays Project has announced the acting company of the 10th Annual Jewish Playwriting Contest. The ten works feature acclaimed actors including Clea Alsip (M. Butterfly, Nantucket Sleigh Ride), Gus Birney (Dickinson, The Mist), Twinkle Burke (Gotham, Bull), Grantham Coleman (The Great Society, Much Ado About Nothing), and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 25, 2021
The Jewish Plays Project has announced the acting company of the 10th Annual Jewish Playwriting Contest. The ten works feature acclaimed actors including Clea Alsip (M. Butterfly, Nantucket Sleigh Ride), Gus Birney (Dickinson, The Mist), Twinkle Burke (Gotham, Bull), Grantham Coleman (The Great Society, Much Ado About Nothing), and more.
Female Playwrights Take Center Stage in 10th Annual National Jewish Playwriting Contest
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2021
The Jewish Plays Project has announced its second annual digital contest as part of the 10th Annual Jewish Playwriting Contest. The contest opens on April 15th.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2021
The Jewish Plays Project has announced its second annual digital contest as part of the 10th Annual Jewish Playwriting Contest. The contest opens on April 15th.
Complete Cast, Creative Team, and Schedule Announced for HAMLET: ON THE RADIO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2021
The Old Globe today announced the complete cast and creative team for Hamlet: On the Radio, in a partnership with KPBS. The Globe’s Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein is transforming his smash-hit 2017 production of William Shakespeare’s exhilarating tragedy into an audio-only revival.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2021
The Old Globe today announced the complete cast and creative team for Hamlet: On the Radio, in a partnership with KPBS. The Globe’s Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein is transforming his smash-hit 2017 production of William Shakespeare’s exhilarating tragedy into an audio-only revival.
Top 10 Plays Announced In The 10th Annual National Jewish Playwriting Contest
by Stephi Wild - Dec 28, 2020
The Jewish Plays Project has announced the 10 finalists for the 10th Annual Jewish Playwriting Contest. Over 250 playwrights from forty states and eight countries submitted plays to the contest. This year, nine of the 10 finalist plays were written by women, the most in the JPP's history.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 28, 2020
The Jewish Plays Project has announced the 10 finalists for the 10th Annual Jewish Playwriting Contest. Over 250 playwrights from forty states and eight countries submitted plays to the contest. This year, nine of the 10 finalist plays were written by women, the most in the JPP's history.
VIDEO: Talisa Friedman Talks THE LAST GOODBYE and Shows Clips as Part of The Old Globe's Flashbacks Series
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2020
Talisa Friedman made her Globe debut playing Juliet in the Shakespeare-inspired musical The Last Goodbye from 2013. Find out about her intermission routine, listen to her sing a song from the show, and watch highlights of the production!
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2020
Talisa Friedman made her Globe debut playing Juliet in the Shakespeare-inspired musical The Last Goodbye from 2013. Find out about her intermission routine, listen to her sing a song from the show, and watch highlights of the production!
Casting Announced For Upcoming Staged Reading Of THE WAY OUT
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2019
Current and past Broadway stars, an Emmy-winning headliner and a young movie star will appear in the reading of Diana Amsterdam's play, 'The Way Out,' at 5 pm February 11 at the Roundabout rehearsal space on 46th Street. Dave Solomon will direct. Seating is limited - Interested parties should contact Sanford Silver Productions at reading@SanfordSilver.com
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2019
Current and past Broadway stars, an Emmy-winning headliner and a young movie star will appear in the reading of Diana Amsterdam's play, 'The Way Out,' at 5 pm February 11 at the Roundabout rehearsal space on 46th Street. Dave Solomon will direct. Seating is limited - Interested parties should contact Sanford Silver Productions at reading@SanfordSilver.com
Celebration Extends CABARET for Third and Final Time
by Julie Musbach - Aug 15, 2018
Celebration Theatre announces that the third and final show in its 2017-2018 season, the smash-hit, critically acclaimed production of CABARET
by Julie Musbach - Aug 15, 2018
Celebration Theatre announces that the third and final show in its 2017-2018 season, the smash-hit, critically acclaimed production of CABARET
Celebration Extends CABARET
by Julie Musbach - Jun 22, 2018
Celebration Theatre is thrilled to announce that their smash-hit third and final show of its 2017-2018 season, CABARET, is extending through Sunday, August 5 at Celebration Theatre @ the Lex Theatre, 6760 Lexington Ave. in Los Angeles (now known as the Kit Kat Klub!).
by Julie Musbach - Jun 22, 2018
Celebration Theatre is thrilled to announce that their smash-hit third and final show of its 2017-2018 season, CABARET, is extending through Sunday, August 5 at Celebration Theatre @ the Lex Theatre, 6760 Lexington Ave. in Los Angeles (now known as the Kit Kat Klub!).
BWW Review: A Masterful CABARET Revs Up the Celebration
by Don Grigware - Jun 5, 2018
This show is a classic in every sense of the word. Its sustained dark & forboding atmosphere of pre-Nazi Berlin and its celebrated Kander & Ebb score are but two glowing attributes. One, of course, cannot deny Bob Fosse's brilliant 1970 film, but, it was totally different from the Broadway show, as it became more of a showcase for Liza Minnelli's unique talent. And, the stage version has taken on a brand new look since the Roundabout Theatre revamped it in the 90s. This is not the original 60s Cabaret that had Joey Gray as MC onstage only for his musical numbers. Now the MC takes center stage and when he is not speaking or singing, lurks around, ecchanging glances with the other members of the ensemble.
by Don Grigware - Jun 5, 2018
This show is a classic in every sense of the word. Its sustained dark & forboding atmosphere of pre-Nazi Berlin and its celebrated Kander & Ebb score are but two glowing attributes. One, of course, cannot deny Bob Fosse's brilliant 1970 film, but, it was totally different from the Broadway show, as it became more of a showcase for Liza Minnelli's unique talent. And, the stage version has taken on a brand new look since the Roundabout Theatre revamped it in the 90s. This is not the original 60s Cabaret that had Joey Gray as MC onstage only for his musical numbers. Now the MC takes center stage and when he is not speaking or singing, lurks around, ecchanging glances with the other members of the ensemble.
Photo Flash: CABARET Comes to Celebration Theatre!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2018
Celebration Theatre presents under the artistic direction of Michael Matthews & Michael A. Shepperd, present the third and final show in its 2017-2018 season, CABARET, book by Joe Masteroff (based on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood), music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, choreography by Janet Roston, musical direction by Anthony Zediker and directed by Michael Matthews. CABARET will begin previews on Friday, May 25 at 8pm; will open on Friday, June 1 at 8pm, with tickets on sale through Sunday, July 15 at Celebration Theatre @ the Lex Theatre, 6760 Lexington Ave. in Los Angeles.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2018
Celebration Theatre presents under the artistic direction of Michael Matthews & Michael A. Shepperd, present the third and final show in its 2017-2018 season, CABARET, book by Joe Masteroff (based on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood), music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, choreography by Janet Roston, musical direction by Anthony Zediker and directed by Michael Matthews. CABARET will begin previews on Friday, May 25 at 8pm; will open on Friday, June 1 at 8pm, with tickets on sale through Sunday, July 15 at Celebration Theatre @ the Lex Theatre, 6760 Lexington Ave. in Los Angeles.
Photo Flash: Celebration Theatre Presents CABARET
by Julie Musbach - May 22, 2018
Celebration Theatre presents under the artistic direction of Michael Matthews & Michael A. Shepperd, present the third and final show in its 2017-2018 season, CABARET, book by Joe Masteroff (based on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood), music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, choreography by Janet Roston, musical direction by Anthony Zediker and directed by Michael Matthews. CABARET will begin previews on Friday, May 25 at 8pm; will open on Friday, June 1 at 8pm, with tickets on sale through Sunday, July 15 at Celebration Theatre @ the Lex Theatre, 6760 Lexington Ave. in Los Angeles.
by Julie Musbach - May 22, 2018
Celebration Theatre presents under the artistic direction of Michael Matthews & Michael A. Shepperd, present the third and final show in its 2017-2018 season, CABARET, book by Joe Masteroff (based on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood), music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, choreography by Janet Roston, musical direction by Anthony Zediker and directed by Michael Matthews. CABARET will begin previews on Friday, May 25 at 8pm; will open on Friday, June 1 at 8pm, with tickets on sale through Sunday, July 15 at Celebration Theatre @ the Lex Theatre, 6760 Lexington Ave. in Los Angeles.
Celebration Theatre Closes Season with CABARET
by Julie Musbach - Apr 23, 2018
Celebration Theatre presents under the artistic direction of Michael Matthews & Michael A. Shepperd, present the third and final show in its 2017 2018 season, CABARET, book by Joe Masteroff (based on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood), music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, choreography by Janet Roston, musical direction by Anthony Zediker and directed by Michael Matthews. CABARET will begin previews on Friday, May 25 at 8pm; will open on Friday, June 1 at 8pm, with tickets on sale through Sunday, July 15 at Celebration Theatre @ the Lex Theatre, 6760 Lexington Ave. in Los Angeles.
by Julie Musbach - Apr 23, 2018
Celebration Theatre presents under the artistic direction of Michael Matthews & Michael A. Shepperd, present the third and final show in its 2017 2018 season, CABARET, book by Joe Masteroff (based on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood), music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, choreography by Janet Roston, musical direction by Anthony Zediker and directed by Michael Matthews. CABARET will begin previews on Friday, May 25 at 8pm; will open on Friday, June 1 at 8pm, with tickets on sale through Sunday, July 15 at Celebration Theatre @ the Lex Theatre, 6760 Lexington Ave. in Los Angeles.
Rockwell Drops the Mic Series Continues with David Bowie
by Julie Musbach - Dec 4, 2017
Join us on an unforgettable space odyssey as an incredible lineup of talent from the stage and screen pays tribute to the man, the myth, the icon; David Bowie. Featuring new and classic arrangements of all your favorite hits. You don't want to miss this one!
by Julie Musbach - Dec 4, 2017
Join us on an unforgettable space odyssey as an incredible lineup of talent from the stage and screen pays tribute to the man, the myth, the icon; David Bowie. Featuring new and classic arrangements of all your favorite hits. You don't want to miss this one!
Celebration Theatre Present the Third and Final Show in its 2016-2017 Season! CABARET
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2017
Celebration Theatre presents under the artistic direction of Michael Matthews & Michael A. Shepperd, the third and final show in its 2016-2017 season, CABARET, book by Joe Masteroff (based on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood), music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, choreography by Janet Roston, musical direction by Anthony Zediker and directed by Michael Matthews. CABARET will begin previews on Friday, May 26 at 8pm; will open on Friday, June 2 at 8pm and perform through Sunday, July 2 at Celebration Theatre @ the Lex Theatre, 6760 Lexington Ave. in Los Angeles.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2017
Celebration Theatre presents under the artistic direction of Michael Matthews & Michael A. Shepperd, the third and final show in its 2016-2017 season, CABARET, book by Joe Masteroff (based on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood), music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, choreography by Janet Roston, musical direction by Anthony Zediker and directed by Michael Matthews. CABARET will begin previews on Friday, May 26 at 8pm; will open on Friday, June 2 at 8pm and perform through Sunday, July 2 at Celebration Theatre @ the Lex Theatre, 6760 Lexington Ave. in Los Angeles.
BWW Review: THE DODGERS: Laidback Production Benefits From Some Amazing Performances
by Gil Kaan - Feb 1, 2016
Nice workshop presentation of the world premiere of Diana Amsterdam's THE DODGERS. Maybe, joints should have been passed out along with the programs, so that the audience could be on the same plane as the characters in the opening scenes - as Dave Solomon directed - in a most relaxed, lethargic state of being high.
by Gil Kaan - Feb 1, 2016
Nice workshop presentation of the world premiere of Diana Amsterdam's THE DODGERS. Maybe, joints should have been passed out along with the programs, so that the audience could be on the same plane as the characters in the opening scenes - as Dave Solomon directed - in a most relaxed, lethargic state of being high.
Photo Flash: Corbin Bleu, Emma Hunton, and Eric Nelsen Lead World Premiere THE DODGERS
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 31, 2016
Ashley Kate Adams of AKA Studio Productions and Jim Kierstead present the World Premiere of a new American play, THE DODGERS, written by Diana Amsterdam and directed by Dave Solomon. THE DODGERS will feature Corbin Bleu ('High School Musical'), Eric Nelsen (2015 Emmy Winner for 'The Bay Series'; Broadway: 13), Emma Hunton (Elphaba on North American Wicked Tour), Jared Gertner (The Book Of Mormon - Olivier Nomination), Asher Grodman, and Talisa Friedman. Peruse BroadwayWorld's photos from the show below!
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 31, 2016
Ashley Kate Adams of AKA Studio Productions and Jim Kierstead present the World Premiere of a new American play, THE DODGERS, written by Diana Amsterdam and directed by Dave Solomon. THE DODGERS will feature Corbin Bleu ('High School Musical'), Eric Nelsen (2015 Emmy Winner for 'The Bay Series'; Broadway: 13), Emma Hunton (Elphaba on North American Wicked Tour), Jared Gertner (The Book Of Mormon - Olivier Nomination), Asher Grodman, and Talisa Friedman. Peruse BroadwayWorld's photos from the show below!
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