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Melissa is currently reprising her role as "Blanche Barrow" in the new Broadway musical BONNIE AND CLYDE at The Gerald Shoenfeld Theatre directed by Jeff Calhoun. Melissa originated the role of "Blanche" at the La Jolla Playhouse where she earned a San Diego Critic's Circle Award (Craig Noel Award, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical) Melissa also played Blanche in the recent regional production of BONNIE AND CLYDE at The Asolo Theatre in Sarasota, Florida.

Along with her critically acclaimed portrayal of "Catherine" in the Deaf West/CTG production of PIPPIN at Los Angeles' premiere theatre The Mark Taper Forum, Melissa is best known for her role as Mary Jane in the 2003 Broadway revival of Deaf West's BIG RIVER, for which she and her cast mates received a 2004 Tony Honor for Excellence in Theatre.

Other Theatre Includes: "Mary Jane" in BIG RIVER (National Tour of U.S. and Japan); "Mary Jane" in BIG RIVER (Mark Taper Forum, Ahmanson Theatre & Deaf West Theatre); "Ginny" in POST OFFICE (by "Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson" composer Michael J. Friedman at The Kirk Douglas Theatre, Los Angeles); "Virginia/Clara" in AN ITALIAN STRAW HAT (World Premiere, South Coast Repertory Theatre); "Yelenka" in ZHIVAGO (World Premiere, La Jolla Playhouse); "Pud" in LAURA DENNIS (West Coast Premiere, Zephyr Theatre); "Kayla" in BALLAD (Ovation Nomination and Dramalogue Award, Theatre Geo, World Premiere, Los Angeles) and "The Gir"l in THE TRANSFIGURATION OF BENNO BLIMPIE (McCadden Place Theatre, Los Angeles) for which Entertainment Today named Melissa one of the top ten talents in L.A. to watch.

Melissa has appeared in numerous television and film roles, including A Lot Like Love, the leading role of "Mary" in the Showtime original movie The Great Commission, a series regular in Jason Alexander's improv. comedy pilot The Whitey Show, "Tina Corso" in the tv series Chicago Hope and as herself in Broadway the Movie. Melissa was most recently hired as a voice over artist on the new Muppets Movie The Muppets playing various roles and the voice of "Lily" for the FOX animated pilot presentation Family Band.

As a comedienne and sketch writer, Melissa was cast as a series regular to be one of the new generation of National Lampoon's Lemmings following in the footsteps of comedians like John Belushi, Christopher Guest and Chevy Chase, who all started out as "Lemmings." She is known for her impressions of celebrities such as Celine Dion, Nicole Kidman, Dolly Parton, Hillary Swank and for many original characters.

As a voice over artist, Melissa played multiple characters on the popular kids Radio Series Bedtime for Barney. Melissa has been creating lovable characters for the highly successful online animated greeting card company Rubber Chicken Cards for over 10 years, and has a loyal fan base around the world. Melissa also works for American Greetings and has done many spots as a studio singer over the years, including the Jingle for Pay Per View television. Most recently Melissa recorded the voice of "Lily" for the FOX animated pilot presentation Family Band and performed various voices for the new Muppet movie The Muppets. Melissa is thrilled to have worked on the new iPAD app for kids entitled "A Frog he would a wooing go."

Melissa is also an award winning songwriter and was voted "Artist of The Year" on Femmusic.com. She has licensed songs for tv and film including the feature film The Legend of Tillamook's Gold and Showtime's The Great Commission and was nominated for an INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARD for her single DIVINE. In Canada Melissa was a finalist for the YTV (Youth TV) Awards in the Vocalist Category, Received a General Motors Award of Excellence for Outstanding Jazz Vocals and has performed live on CBC Radio.

Melissa received her B.F.A. in Acting with a minor in Music at The College of Santa Fe in New Mexico (now Santa Fe University of Art and Design) as well as studying at The British American Drama Academy in London.

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Melissa van der Schyff STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival, 2015
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Blanche Barrow

[Regional (US)]
Asolo Repertory Theatre, 2010
Blanche Barrow

[Regional (US)]
Staged Musical Workshop, 2010
Ginny

[Regional (US)]
La Jolla Playhouse World Premiere, 2009
Blanche Barrow

[Regional (US)]
South Coast Repertory, 2008
Virginia

Clara

[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
World Premiere, 2006
Yelenka

[New York]
Reading, 2005
Performer

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2003
Ensemble

Mary Jane Wilkes

Voice of Joanna Wilkes

Voice of Miss Watson

[Regional (US)]
Center Theatre Group/Deaf West Theatre Production, 2009
Catherine


Melissa van der Schyff Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Melissa van der Schyff, Bonnie & Clyde

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Melissa Van Der Schyff, Bonnie & Clyde

Melissa van der Schyff Videos

Melissa van der Schyff News


RAGTIME THE MUSICAL Announced At Bay Street Theaterand Sag Harbor Center For The Arts


Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced the musical event of the summer: Ragtime The Musical.

MTC's GOLDEN SHIELD Announces Full Cast & Creative Team


Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the American premiere of Golden Shield, written by Anchuli Felicia King (White Pearl) and directed by May Adrales (Vietgone at MTC). The ensemble will feature Cindy Cheung, Fang Du, Kristen Hung, Daniel Jenkins, Michael C. Liu, Max Gordon Moore, Ruibo Qian and Gillian Saker.

Broadway Streaming Guide: February 2022- Where to Watch THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL & More New Releases!


Check out what's coming to streaming this month, including new additions to Seth Rudetsky's concert series, Flying Over Sunset, the SIX alternates' concert at 54 Below, Sweet Magnolias season two and the highly-anticipated fourth season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel!

Disney Junior Sets ALICE'S WONDERLAND BAKERY Premiere Date


The series features Broadway stars Eden Espinosa (Wicked) as Rosa's Mother, Ali Stroker (Oklahoma!) as Daisy, Melissa van der Schyff (Bonnie and Clyde) as Jojo, James Monroe Iglehart (Aladdin) as Oliver, Mandy Gonzalez (Hamilton) as Mother Rose, Christopher Fitzgerald (Waitress) as Thistle, & George Salazar (Be More Chill) as Dad Hatter.

VIDEO: The Playbillies Cover 'Elephant Love Medley' From MOULIN ROUGE! Featuring Joe Iconis, Lauren Marcus, and More!


The Playbillies have released a cover of the 'Elephant Love Medley' from Moulin Rouge in collaboration with many of their friends from the Broadway community. 

DAUGHTERS OF DC Reaches Top Ten On Apple Fiction Podcasts Chart


Einhorn's Epic Productions & iHeartRadio have announces that Daughters of DC, a new, 12-episode YA political thriller scripted podcast series, has reached the Top Ten on the Apple Podcasts Chart for Fiction Podcasts today, October 7, 2020.

DAUGHTERS OF DC, New Teen Political Thriller Podcast, Launches Today


Einhorn's Epic Productions & iHeartRadio have announced that Daughters of DC, a new, 12-episode YA political thriller scripted podcast series, premieres today, September 22, 2020.

Photo Flash: Deaf & Hearing Broadway Vets Team Up For Workshop of STEPCHILD, A New Musical


Deaf West/Broadway Spring Awakening and Big River stars, Amelia Hensley, Alexandria Wailes & Melissa van der Schyff, reunited last week  for this groundbreaking original musical centering on a Deaf heroine, directed by Drama Desk nominee Kim Weild (Fetes De La Nuit, Soot and Spit) with Artistic Sign Language by Alexandria Wailes (Children Of A Lesser God, currently on Broadway).

Deaf & Hearing Broadway Vets Team Up For Workshop Of New Musical STEPCHILD


Deaf West/Broadway Spring Awakening and Big River stars, AMELIA HENSLEY, ALEXANDRIA WAILES & MELISSA VAN DER SCHYFF, reunite for this groundbreaking original musical centering on a Deaf heroine, to be directed by Drama Desk nominee KIM WEILD (Fetes De La Nuit, Soot and Spit) with Artistic Sign Language by ALEXANDRIA WAILES (Children Of A Lesser God, currently on Broadway).

Cathy Dresden Brings Solo Show to Don't Tell Mama


Cathy Dresden, Manhattan's big hearted songbird (as played by Joe Hartman) will take the stage at Don't Tell Mama, October 16th at 7PM in her performance Cathy Dresden: An Old Fashioned Girl , a musical trip back to the 1950s. The concert is directed by Daniel Adams, and features Michael Hicks on piano, accordion, and additional vocals.

Daniel Jenkins and Melissa van der Schyff Team Up for BORROWED CASH: BUSTED! at LPR


Tony Award nominee Daniel Jenkins (Oslo, Kid Victory, Big River, Mary Poppins) and Drama Desk nominee Melissa van der Schyff (Big River, Bonnie & Clyde) are teaming up to perform at Le Poisson Rouge (LPR) in a creatively refreshing concert, 'BORROWED CASH: BUSTED! The Reunion Tour' on Today, January 21 and Sunday, January 22 at 8:00 PM. 

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Daniel Jenkins and Melissa van der Schyff's BORROWED CASH: BUSTED


Tony Award Nominee Daniel Jenkins (Oslo, Kid Victory, Big River, Mary Poppins) and Drama Desk Nominee Melissa van der Schyff (Big River, Bonnie & Clyde) are teaming up to perform at Le Poisson Rouge (LPR) in a creatively refreshing concert, 'BORROWED CASH: BUSTED! The Reunion Tour' on Saturday, January 21 and Sunday, January 22 at 8:00 PM. The concert - performed completely in alter ego, blending comedy and documentary film within a live rock and blues concert setting - is directed by Gina Rattan (Matilda, Cinderella) with Jesse Weiner serving as music director and arranger. 

Nick Blaemire Signs on for 'BORROWED CASH: BUSTED!' at Le Poisson Rouge


Nick Blaemire (just off of Tick,Tick,...Boom! off-Broadway) is joining Daniel Jenkins (Oslo, Kid Victory, Big River, Mary Poppins) and Drama Desk Nominee Melissa van der Schyff (Big River, Bonnie & Clyde) in the cast of 'BORROWED CASH: BUSTED! The Reunion Tour' for their second show at Le Poisson Rouge (LPR) on January 22 at 8:00 PM.

Daniel Jenkins and Melissa van der Schyff Team Up for BORROWED CASH: BUSTED! at LPR


Tony Award nominee Daniel Jenkins (Oslo, Kid Victory, Big River, Mary Poppins) and Drama Desk nominee Melissa van der Schyff (Big River, Bonnie & Clyde) are teaming up to perform at Le Poisson Rouge (LPR) in a creatively refreshing concert, 'BORROWED CASH: BUSTED! The Reunion Tour' on Saturday, January 21 and Sunday, January 22 at 8:00 PM. 

Claybourne Elder Will be Joined by Melissa van der Schyff & More at Feinstein's/54 Below!


FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Claybourne Elder on February 19, 2016. In this candid show, Clay won't just sing show tunes and share reminiscences about the theater, but also reflections on travel, adventure, romance - along with what it felt like to get shot in the head eight times a week in Bonnie and Clyde and playing a 19 year-old at 32 on television. He'll bring along some bizarre mementos from his career to show-and-tell and open up about his life growing up in rural Utah as a Mormon. Get intimate with one of New York's favorite theatre personalities in this hilarious and heartfelt solo debut.

Legacy Theatre's New ROCKET BOYS Musical, Featuring Melissa Van Der Schyff, Begins Tonight


Atlanta's Legacy Theatre presents 'Rocket Boys the Musical' from tonight, April 17th through May 10th, 2015.

Breaking News: Keith Carradine to Star in PAINT YOUR WAGON for Encores! Cast Announced!


This just in! Two-time Tony nominee Keith Carradine will star in the Encores! production of PAINT YOUR WAGON this March. The show, set in a mining camp in Gold Rush-era California, is the story of a dreaming gold miner and his daughter whose world is changed when the daughter finds gold-and love-near their camp.

Broadway's Melissa van der Schyff Coming to The Abbey, 2/23


Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominee Melissa van der Schyff, accompanied by award-winning jazz pianist and composer Sharon Minemoto, performs an all-new cabaret at The Abbey on February 23 at 8 p.m.

Photo Flash: Melissa van der Schyff Brings THE SUMMER IN WINTER to Birdland


This past Monday, the Broadway at Birdland concert series was proud to present Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominee Melissa van der Schyff in "The Summer in Winter," an intimate concert of lush jazz standards, a few country classics and some engaging originals. Scroll down for photos!

Broadway at the Cabaret - Top 5 Cabaret Picks for February 16-22, Featuring Joanna Gleason, Tovah Feldshuh, and More!


Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestra's begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven- o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including: Melissa van der Schyff in "The Summer In Winter;' The Songs of Yandura & Melocik; Midnight at 9:30 Featuring Joanna Gleason, Aaron David Gleason, and More; Tovah Feldshuh: Aging Is Optional; and The Skivvies.

Melissa van der Schyff FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Melissa van der Schyff been in?

Melissa van der Schyff has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Melissa van der Schyff been in?

Melissa van der Schyff has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Melissa van der Schyff been nominated for?

Melissa van der Schyff has been nominated for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Bonnie & Clyde" and also at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same show.

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