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Victoria Clark

Birth Place: Dallas, Texas, USA

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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

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Kimberly

[Off-Broadway]
MasterVoices Concert Revival, 2019
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Concert Production, 2017
Meg Boyd

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Off-Center Revival, 2017
Sara Jane Moore

[Toronto]
World Premiere Production, 2017
Madame Sousatzka

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2015
Mamita Alvarez

[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Kennedy Center Production, 2015
Mamita Alvarez

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2013
Clarissa Hohmann

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Marie [Replacement]

Marie

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Mother Superior

[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Production, 2010
Gabrielle York

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2009
Performer [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Dolores

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2008
Margaret Brennan

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Margaret Brennan

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2007
Sally

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Margaret Johnson

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2004
Doris MacAfee

[Chicago (Regional)]
Regional Production, 2004
Performer

[New York]
Reading, 2003
Arlene McNally

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2001
Penelope Pennywise [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1998
Fritzie [Replacement]

Fraulein Kost [Replacement]

Fritzie (Kit Kat Girl) [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Alice Beane

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1995
Smitty

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1993
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1992
Martha

Miss Adelaide (Understudy)

Agatha (Understudy)

[New York]
Reading, 1988
Performer

[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 1987
Mme. Thénardier

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Dance Captain

Movies

Anastasia
[ 1997 ] Ensemble and Character Vocals
Cradle Will Rock
[ 1999 ] Maxine Elliot's - Dulce Fox
The Happening
[ 2008 ] Nursery Owner's Wife
Tickling Leo
[ 2009 ] Madeline Pikler
Harvest
[ 2010 ] Anna Monopoli
Main Street
[ 2010 ] Miriam
Dirty Movie
[ 2011 ] Teacher
Archaeology of a Woman
[ 2012 ] Kate
Wanderland
[ 2018 ] Shirley

TV Shows

Almost Family
Diane Doyle

Awards and Nominations


winner
Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Victoria Clark, Kimberly Akimbo

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Victoria Clark, Kimberly Akimbo

Drama League Awards - 2022 - Distinguished Performance Awards

Victoria Clark, Kimberly Akimbo

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Victoria Clark, Kimberly Akimbo

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Victoria Clark, Gigi

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Victoria Clark, Gigi

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Victoria Clark, Cinderella

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Victoria Clark, Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Victoria Clark, Sister Act

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Victoria Clark, Sister Act

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Victoria Clark, Sister Act

Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Victoria Clark, When the Rain Stops Falling


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2005 - Best Leading Actress in a Musical

Victoria Clark, The Light in the Piazza


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Victoria Clark, The Light in the Piazza


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Victoria Clark, The Light in the Piazza


winner
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Victoria Clark, The Light in the Piazza

Videos

News


Lilli Cooper, Krystina Alabado & More Join WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN Benefit Concert

Krystina Alabado, Klea Blackhurst, Lilli Cooper, Natalie Joy Johnson and Barbara Walsh will join the star-studded company of women participating in a one-night-only benefit of Carmel Dean’s song cycle Well-Behaved Women. Learn how to purchase tickets.
New Legacy Website Announced For Legendary Comic Playwright George S. Kaufman

Explore the newly announced legacy website dedicated to George S. Kaufman, offering insights into the life and works of the legendary comic playwright.
Interview: Ted Sperling Helms a Lavish Concert Revival of STRIKE UP THE BAND at Carnegie Hall

MasterVoices opens its 2024-25 season on 10/29 with Strike Up the Band, a rarely revived Gershwin work. With its soaring melodies, infectious syncopation, and lyrics that both provoke and delight, this lavish production will feature dancers and the 120-person MasterVoices chorus. Read a conversation with Ted Sperling about the new revision.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 10, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 10, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 
MTI Acquires Rights to KIMBERLY AKIMBO

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International announced the acquisition of Kimberly Akimbo, the winner of the most Tony Awards of the 2022-2023 season, including Best Musical.
Sarah Boone Brings MOM BEFORE DAD: A Young Woman Of The Greatest Generation to the Triad Theater

Cabaret artist Sarah Boone will return to the Triad Theater with an encore performance of Mom Before Dad: A Young Woman of the Greatest Generation following celebrated performances in Florida, Los Angeles and Colorado.
Review Roundup: KIMBERLY AKIMBO National Tour

The national tour of Kimberly Akimbo, led by Carolee Carmello, is now underway! Read the reviews for the touring production of Kimberly Akimbo here!
Tony Awards Reveal 2025 Nominating Committee

The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced the Nominating Committee for the 2024-2025 Broadway season. Find out who made the list!
LaChanze, Ingrid Michaelson, and More Will Perform WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN Benefit Concert

For one night only, Carmel Dean’s acclaimed song cycle Well-Behaved Women will be presented on Monday, October 28th at The Town Hall at 7:30 PM, performed by an all-star cast of women.
Feature: October Monthly Musical Birthday Tribute " It's a Quiz!

What star turned down CABARET? What two cabaret stars were born on Halloween? What cabaret club was named for a character in a musical? What Broadway lyricist turns 100 this month? Take the multiple-choice quiz and see what you know (or might guess correctly) about so many talented folks ALL born in October.
The Theatre Community Mourns the Loss of Gavin Creel

As BroadwayWorld reported earlier today, Broadway has suffered a terrible loss today with the death of Gavin Creel, who lost a battle with cancer at the age of 48. The Broadway community, Creel's friends and co-stars, have been sharing tributes to his life and legacy. 
Jordan Fisher, Taran Killam, Keala Settle Will Lead URINETOWN at Encores!

Additional cast members have been revealed for New York City Center's Encores! series. City Center’s 2025 Encores! series includes Urinetown, Love Life, and The Wild Party. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
The Drama League Opens Applications for 2025 Directors Project

The Drama League opened applications today for the 2025-2026 programs of its Directors Project. Applications for the many Fellowships, Residencies, and Assistantships are available now. Learn more about the programs!
Victoria Clark, Claybourne Elder and More Join STRIKE UP THE BAND With MasterVoices At Carnegie Hall

MasterVoices announced a performance of the Gershwins' political musical satire STRIKE UP THE BAND at Carnegie Hall on October 29, featuring music by George and Ira Gershwin and a book by George S. Kaufman and Morrie Ryskind.
Interview: Scarlett Strallen Talks A GRAND SUITE FROM HARRY POTTER with Boston Pops

Stage performer and concert artist Scarlett Strallen – a favorite in London’s West End for her leading roles in “Mary Poppins,” “A Chorus Line,” and “HMS Pinafore,” and on Broadway in “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” and “Travesties” – made such an impression in her debut appearance with conductor Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops in “Broadway Today! Broadway’s Modern Masters” earlier this year that she’s already been asked back.
Monthly BIRTHDAY SALUTE to a Major Cabaret Figure

A major, long-time cabaret figure gets our monthly birthday Tribute. How many hints will you need to know who it is?
Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Creating FOWL PLAY with Billy Recce and Yoni Weiss

This week we have a short and sweet BroadwayWorld Recap with all the hottest Bway news from BroadwayWorld.com! Then I am joined by creatives Yoni Weiss and Billy Recce to talk about their amazing careers, and their current off-broadway show, Fowl Play.
Kate Baldwin and Nicholas Christopher to Star in Encores! LOVE LIFE

Joining the cast of Love Life at Encores! are Tony nominee Kate Baldwin as Susan Cooper and Nicholas Christopher as Sam Cooper. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Bernadette Peters Brings Adoptable Dogs to LIVE! for Broadway Barks

Tony Award-winning performer Bernadette Peters (along with several adorable pups!) stopped by Live with Kelly and Mark to talk about the return of Broadway Barks, now in its 26th year. Watch the video!
Jeff Harnar Releases New Album 'JEFF HARNAR SINGS SAMMY CAHN: THE SECOND TIME AROUND'

The new album from MAC and Bistro Award-winning concert artist JEFF HARNAR – Jeff Harnar Sings Sammy Cahn: The Second Time Around – is available on CD and digital formats now.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Victoria Clark been in?

Victoria Clark has appeared on Broadway in 12 shows.

How many West End shows has Victoria Clark been in?

Victoria Clark has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Victoria Clark been nominated for?

Victoria Clark has received several nominations for her performances, including: - 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 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Light in the Piazza

What awards has Victoria Clark won?

Victoria Clark has won several prestigious awards, 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; and 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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