Victoria Clark
Birth Place: Dallas, Texas, USA
KIMBERLY AKIMBO Tour Will Play Final Performance in May; Recoups on Broadway and Tour (Apr 23, 2026)
Review: Arts Club Theatre Company’s KIMBERLY AKIMBO Leaves a Lasting Impression (Apr 14, 2026)
Photos: On the Opening Night Red Carpet For TITANIQUE on Broadway (Apr 14, 2026)
BIO
Victoria Clark won the Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance as Margaret Johnson in The Light in the Piazza. Additional Broadway credits include Sister Act (Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle nominations), Cinderella (Tony and Outer Critics Circle nominations), The Snow Geese at Manhattan Theatre Club, Titanic, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (with Matthew Broderick), Urinetown, Cabaret, Guys and Dolls (Dir. Jerry Zaks), A Grand Night for Singing, and Sunday in the Park with George. She starred in the Encores! Productions of Follies, Juno, and Bye Bye Birdie. Off-Broadway, Ms. Clark earned a Drama Desk nomination for When The Rain Stops Falling, and starred in A Prayer for My Enemy, The Marriage of Bette and Boo, The Agony and the Agony, and Marathon Dancing. Ms. Clark starred as Sally Durant Plummer in Follies (Ahmanson Theatre, LA). Film: Harvest, The Happening, Tickling Leo, Main Street, Cradle Will Rock, and Archaeology of a Woman. Ms. Clark has performed with orchestras all over the country including the New York Philharmonic and the San Francisco Orchestra and enjoyed playing Carnegie Hall several times, as Katisha in The Mikado, Ma Joad in The Grapes of Wrath, and Not The Messiah with Eric Idle. Victoria is currently the Artist in Residence for musical theater at Pace School of Performing Arts and directed The Light in the Piazza there this past fall. She served on the faculty at Yale University, and has taught master classes all over the world. She has directed productions for The Philadelphia Opera, Texas Opera Theater, and Goodspeed Opera House. Board member: New York City Center and Kurt Weill Foundation. Most recently seen as Carrie Mathison's mother Ellen on Showtime’s Homeland. All these roles pale when compared to her favorite: Proud mama of Thomas Luke.
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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Movies
[ 1997 ] Ensemble and Character Vocals
[ 1999 ] Maxine Elliot's - Dulce Fox
[ 2008 ] Nursery Owner's Wife
[ 2009 ] Madeline Pikler
[ 2010 ] Anna Monopoli
[ 2010 ] Miriam
[ 2011 ] Teacher
[ 2012 ] Kate
[ 2018 ] Shirley
TV Shows
Diane Doyle
[ 2022-2025 ] Joan Carlton
[ 2024-2025 ] Deborah Jordan
Awards and Nominations
winner
Victoria Clark, Kimberly Akimbo
Victoria Clark, Kimberly Akimbo
Victoria Clark, Kimberly Akimbo
Victoria Clark, Kimberly Akimbo
Victoria Clark, Gigi
Victoria Clark, Gigi
Victoria Clark, Cinderella
Victoria Clark, Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella
Victoria Clark, Sister Act
Victoria Clark, Sister Act
Victoria Clark, Sister Act
Victoria Clark, When the Rain Stops Falling
winner
Victoria Clark, The Light in the Piazza
winner
Victoria Clark, The Light in the Piazza
winner
Victoria Clark, The Light in the Piazza
winner
Victoria Clark, The Light in the Piazza
Videos
Video: HBO Previews Season 3 Finale of THE GILDED AGE in Tense New Sneak Peek
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-08-04 15:21:53
Video: Morgan Spector Recalls Breakout Role in Broadway's A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-07-31 11:11:30
Video: THE GILDED AGE Stars Denée Benton and Louisa Jacobson Talk Season 3, Working with Broadway Legends & More
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-07-21 13:12:52
Video: Audra McDonald, Denée Benton, & More Discuss Portrayal of Black Elite in THE GILDED AGE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-07-17 15:20:43
Video: See Andrea Martin as Madame Dashkova in New Sneak Peek of THE GILDED AGE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-07-07 16:40:07
Video: THE GILDED AGE Stars Morgan Spector and Carrie Coon Discuss Theater's Impact on the Series
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-06-17 13:56:05
Video: Watch John Edwards Sing 'Love Song' in Encores! LOVE LIFE at New York City Center
by Michael Major - 2025-03-31 11:01:44
Video: Watch Kate Baldwin Sing 'Mr. Right' from Encores! LOVE LIFE
by Team BWW - 2025-03-29 10:57:44
Video: In Rehearsals for Encores! LOVE LIFE with Kate Baldwin & Brian Stokes Mitchell
by Joey Mervis - 2025-03-19 10:19:59
Video: Watch KIMBERLY AKIMBO Perform 'This Time' on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
by Michael Major - 2024-02-07 10:20:35
Video: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-02-01 14:43:26
VIDEO: KIMBERLY AKIMBO's Steven Boyer and Alli Mauzey Talk Food & Drinks Near the Theater
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-10-15 14:19:54
News
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026
The National Tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO will be making its final stop of the tour in New Haven, CT. The production will play May 14–17 at the Shubert Theatre before the curtain comes down on the national tour for good.
by Alyson Eng - Apr 14, 2026
A teenager with a dysfunctional family, a first crush, and a body that refuses to follow the rules of time. It’s an unusual combination, and one that has helped set KIMBERLY AKIMBO apart from other coming-of-age stories. At the Stanley BFL Canada Stage in Vancouver, BC, the Arts Club Theatre Company’s latest production brings that story to life.
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 14, 2026
Titanique, inspired by the 1997 film Titanic and powered by the songs of Céline Dion, is now open on Broadway. Check out photos of the show's guests arriving on the red carpet here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026
George Street Playhouse announced performers for its 2026 Gala Benefit, featuring Victoria Clark, Norm Lewis, Tony Yazbeck, Rashidra Scott, and Lea DeLaria, with honors for Emily Mann and two arts advocacy recipients.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2026
The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music revealed the ten finalists for the 2026 LENYA COMPETITION, set for at Kilbourn Hall in Rochester, NY. The competition highlights exceptional singing actors from around the world.
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 10, 2026
Tony Award-winner Victoria Clark stopped by PS 212 in New York City in celebration of Read Across America Day. Check out photos of her visit!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2026
Ariana DeBose, Latoya Edwards, Tavi Gevinson, Beth Malone and Stephen Schwartz have been added to the line-up of stars set for Vineyard Theatre's 2026 Gala.
by - Feb 25, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 25, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2026
Kim H. Kowalke, President of the Kurt Weill Foundation for Music and founder of the Lenya Competition, has announced the eighteen versatile singer-actors who have advanced to the Competition's semifinal round.
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 24, 2026
Paul Rudd and Victoria Clark both recently paid a visit to Bug on Broadway, where they posed backstage with the show's star, Carrie Coon. Check out photos of the stars backstage here!
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 13, 2026
Casting details have been released for the upcoming fourth season of The Gilded Age, the HBO costume drama full of Broadway and stage veterans. New additions to the cast include Tony Award winner Bonnie Milligan, Tony Award nominee Taylor Trensch, Maggie Kuntz (John Proctor Is the Villain, The Outsiders), and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2026
Vineyard Theatre has revealed the initial line-up of stars set for Vineyard Theatre's 2026 Gala, honoring four-time Tony Award nominee Judy Kuhn and renowned entertainment attorney David Berlin.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2026
TheaterWorks will present A Chorus Line, the landmark musical by Marvin Hamlisch, Edward Kleban, James Kirkwood Jr., and Nicholas Dante, from February 6 through February 22, 2026, at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 29, 2025
From the new Jonas Brothers Christmas special to musical classics like White Christmas, take a look here to find out which holiday streaming titles will bring a Broadway fan some extra joy this year.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025
The recently extended Off-Broadway production of the cult-hit musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, is officially open at New World Stages! See photos from the opening night photo booth!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2025
This past weekend, the cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and friends celebrated their opening night. Check out photos of the star-studded cast and guests, including members of he original Broadway cast!
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 17, 2025
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 6, 2025
Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the Off-Broadway production of Queens, by Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok, and directed by Trip Cullman. See photos of the company on the red carpet.
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 2, 2025
Manhattan Theatre Club's production of Punch concludes its Broadway run at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, following 23 previews and 40 regular performances. The venue will soon be home to Bug, which begins previews on December 17.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2025
In this edition of Words From The Wings, we catch up with Camila Canó-Flaviá who plays Clare/Nicola in Punch on Broadway. She shared some of her weird pre-show rituals, favorite backstage moments, and more!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Victoria Clark has appeared on Broadway in 13 shows.
Victoria Clark has not appeared in the West End.
Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo, Distinguished Performance Awards (Drama League Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Gigi, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Gigi, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Cinderella, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Sister Act, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sister Act, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sister Act, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for When the Rain Stops Falling, Best Leading Actress in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Light in the Piazza, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Light in the Piazza, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Light in the Piazza and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Light in the Piazza.
Victoria Clark has won several prestigious awards throughout her career, including: - Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Kimberly Akimbo. - Best Leading Actress in a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for The Light in the Piazza. - Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for The Light in the Piazza. - Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Light in the Piazza. - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for The Light in the Piazza.
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