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BIO

VANESSA SEARS is an award-winning actor, singer, and director. Broadway: Debut. Selected theatre: Nicola in the Canadian premiere of Kinky Boots (Mirvish); Little Shop of Horrors, Billy Elliot, Why We Tell the Story (Stratford Festival); An Octoroon, Grand Hotel, The Magician’s Nephew (Shaw Festival); King Lear, Queen Goneril (Soulpepper); Is God Is (CanadianStage/Obsidian/Necessary Angel); Passing Strange, Caroline, or Change (Musical Stage Co/Obsidian); Dorothy in Wizard of Oz, Mary in Mary Poppins (YPT); Red Queen in Alice in Wonderland (Bad Hats). Selected Film and TV: “Sex/Life,” “Suits,” “Y the Last Man,” 14 Love Letters, Sappy Holiday. IG @NessaSears.


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STAGE CREDITS

New York, New York New York, New York
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Francine (Standby)

Movies

Christmas in the Wilds
[ 2021 ] Abi
Romance in the Wilds
[ 2021 ] Abi

TV Shows

Suits
Young Jessica
The Beaverton
Woman 1, Jennifer
Too Close For Christmas
Amy Parker-Barnett
TallBoyz
Kat, Cassandria, Emo Girl #1
Sex/Life
Kyla
Y: The Last Man
Steph
Sappy Holiday
Joy Johnson
14 Love Letters
Kallie
My Little Pony: Make Your Mark
Voice
My Little Pony: Tell Your Tale
Sunny's Mom

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& JULIET Canadian Production Extended For Additional 8 Weeks Photo
& JULIET Canadian Production Extended For Additional 8 Weeks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025

A new block of tickets for the new Canadian production of the musical comedy & Juliet will be released. & Juliet uses some of the most beloved pop songs of the last three decades to tell a story of self-discovery, empowerment and love. 
Video: Inside Rehearsals for Toronto's & JULIET Photo
Video: Inside Rehearsals for Toronto's & JULIET
by Joshua Wright - Nov 3, 2025

Get a first look at rehearsals for the new Canadian production of the international smash-hit musical comedy & Juliet.  & Juliet will play a limited run at the historic Royal Alexandra Theatre, December 3, 2025 through March 22, 2026. 
Vanessa Sears and More Will Lead All-Canadian Cast of & JULIET in Toronto Photo
Vanessa Sears and More Will Lead All-Canadian Cast of & JULIET in Toronto
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2025

The all-Canadian cast has been announced for the new production of the international smash-hit musical comedy & Juliet, coming to Toronto this year. Learn more here!
Nominations Announced For The 2025 Dora Mavor Moore Awards Photo
Nominations Announced For The 2025 Dora Mavor Moore Awards
by Joshua Wright - May 28, 2025

The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) has announced nominations for the 45th Anniversary Dora Mavor Moore Awards presented by the Romano D’Andrea Foundation. The Awards will be presented on Monday, June 30 at Toronto’s Meridian Hall.
Review: SHEDDING A SKIN at Buddies In Bad Times Photo
Review: SHEDDING A SKIN at Buddies In Bad Times
by Ilana Lucas - May 2, 2025

Within the larger space of Buddies in Bad Times’ Chamber, set designer Jung-Hye Kim’s constrained, small box of a playing space looks like it could be either a present or a trap, a Kinder Egg of theatre housing Vanessa Sears’ luminous solo performance.
Cast & Creative Team Set for SHEDDING A SKIN at Buddies In Bad Times Theatre Photo
Cast & Creative Team Set for SHEDDING A SKIN at Buddies In Bad Times Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025

Nightwood Theatre and Buddies in Bad Times revealed a cast and creative team update for their highly anticipated April-May production of Shedding a Skin by Amanda Wilkin. See who is starring and learn more!
Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards Photo
Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 16, 2025

Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Stratford Festival Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; Stratford Festival Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Stratford Festival Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Cast Set For NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at the Royal Alexandra Theatre Photo
Cast Set For NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at the Royal Alexandra Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2024

The Crow's Theatre and The Musical Stage Company's co-production of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 by Dave Malloy is the seventh show in the Mirvish 2024/25 main season. Learn more about the cast here!
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to the Green Room 42 Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to the Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2024

Stephen DeAngelis will continue his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with the next edition in his monthly residency of AT THIS PERFORMANCE… 
Cast Announced for Canadian Stage's THE WIZARD OF OZ Photo
Cast Announced for Canadian Stage's THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 31, 2024

With the holidays right around the corner, Canadian Stage has just announced complete casting and creative team details for the next chapter of Ross Petty’s beloved holiday Panto – THE WIZARD OF OZ: THE TOTO-LY AWESOME FAMILY MUSICAL. Find out who will star in the show here!
SCOTT ALAN & FRIENDS Comes To The Meridian Arts Centre This Month Photo
SCOTT ALAN & FRIENDS Comes To The Meridian Arts Centre This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2024

Scott Alan will perform in Toronto for the first time at the Studio Theatre, Meridian Arts Centre.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2024

AT THIS PERFORMANCE... returns to THE GREEN ROOM 42 on September 23, 2024, featuring Broadway understudies and standbys showcasing their talents. Join for an evening of performances from emerging stars.AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from The Outsiders; Hell's Kitchen; Suffs, Once Upon A Mattress; Cats: “The Jelicle Ball”; The Wiz; and Shucked.
LONDON ASSURANCE Begins Previews at Stratford Festival Photo
LONDON ASSURANCE Begins Previews at Stratford Festival
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2024

Slip into a riotous world of Victorian satire as London Assurance takes to the Festival Stage. Directed by Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino, the production is brimming with sexual innuendo, word play and farcical comedy.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to The Green Room 42 in August Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to The Green Room 42 in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2024

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 in August, featuring Broadway's rising stars. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
THE WIZARD OF OZ: A HOLIDAY MUSICAL PANTO FOR ALL Announced At The Canadian Stage Com Photo
THE WIZARD OF OZ: A HOLIDAY MUSICAL PANTO FOR ALL Announced At The Canadian Stage Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 19, 2024

Canadian Stage Company and Ross Petty Productions present THE WIZARD OF OZ: A HOLIDAY MUSICAL PANTO FOR ALL, featuring Dan Chameroy, Julia Pulo, and Vanessa Sears. Directed by Ted Dykstra with choreography by Jennifer Mote.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to Green Room 42 in July Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to Green Room 42 in July
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 29, 2024

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies, and Alternates from Hell's Kitchen, Suffs, The Wiz, Water For Elephants, Cats: “the Jellicle Ball”, Back To The Future, and The Heart Of Rock And Roll.
Talk Is Free Theatre Announces 2024/25 Season THEATRE. EVERYWHERE. Photo
Talk Is Free Theatre Announces 2024/25 Season THEATRE. EVERYWHERE.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2024

Talk Is Free Theatre unveils its 24/25 season lineup, featuring a diverse range of productions and innovative performances.
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How many Broadway shows has Vanessa Sears been in?

Vanessa Sears has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

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