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Jane Lynch is a five-time Emmy winner known for her portrayal of Sue Sylvester on Glee. She currently hosts NBC’s Weakest Link and appears in Only Murders in the Building on Hulu. Additional television credits include The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Good Fight and Two and a Half Men. Lynch’s film credits include The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Julie & Julia and Best In Show. Along with Kate Flannery, Tim Davis and The Tony Guerrero Quintet, Jane tours the country with their annual holiday show, A Swingin’ Little Christmas. The album is available on all music platforms. She will appear with Kate Flannery and The Tony Guerrero Quartet in The Trouble With Angels at Steppenwolf Theatre in April 2026.



In 2009, Lynch she appeared in Nora Ephron's off-Broadway play Love, Loss, and What I Wore. Lynch made her Broadway debut as Miss Hannigan in Annie in 2013, replacing Katie Finneran. In 2022 she returned to Broadway as Rosie Brice in Funny Girl.

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STAGE CREDITS

Funny Girl Funny Girl
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Mrs. Rosie Brice
Annie Annie
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2012
Miss Hannigan [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Love, Loss, and What I Wore Love, Loss, and What I Wore
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2009
Performer [Replacement]
[Replacement]

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2022 - Distinguished Performance Awards

Jane Lynch, Funny Girl

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Second City Brings Laughs to Aventura This January Photo
Second City Brings Laughs to Aventura This January
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2026

The Second City's famous banter will come to life in Laugh Harder, Not Smarter, presented by the City of Aventura, on Friday, January 30 at 8 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center.
Jane Lynch and Kate Flannery to Return to Steppenwolf in THE TROUBLE WITH ANGELS Photo
Jane Lynch and Kate Flannery to Return to Steppenwolf in THE TROUBLE WITH ANGELS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre will present five-time Emmy Award winner Jane Lynch, the hilariously charming Kate Flannery and The Tony Guerrero Quartet in The Trouble With Angels.
Liz Callaway & Ann Hampton Callaway and More Join Aventura Arts & Cultural Center Jan Photo
Liz Callaway & Ann Hampton Callaway and More Join Aventura Arts & Cultural Center January Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2025

The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is kicking off the new year with a January lineup featuring magic, music, comedy and theatrical tributes, from interactive illusions and soulful Motown harmonies to Broadway favorites and classical favorites.
Cast Set For Third Annual YOU WILL BE FOUND Benefit Concert For NAMI GLAC Photo
Cast Set For Third Annual YOU WILL BE FOUND Benefit Concert For NAMI GLAC
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2025

Fraser Entertainment Group will present the third annual You Will Be Found – A Benefit Concert for NAMI GLAC on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood.
Glen Powell Recalls GLEE Audition with Chord Overstreet Photo
Glen Powell Recalls GLEE Audition with Chord Overstreet
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 25, 2025

Actor Glen Powell recently recalled auditioning for the hit musical series Glee, which ran from 2009 to 2015. He competed for the role of Sam Evans alongside his friend Chord Overstreet.
Jane Lynch Will Host Glee Cast on CELEBRITY WEAKEST LINK Photo
Jane Lynch Will Host Glee Cast on CELEBRITY WEAKEST LINK
by Emmy Rice - Sep 14, 2025

The cast of Glee, the Emmy-winning musical series that ran from 2009 to 2015, is reuniting on a special episode of Celebrity Weakest Link, airing Monday, September 15, on Fox.
ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Sets Season 5 Companion Podcast Hosted by Michael Cyril Photo
ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Sets Season 5 Companion Podcast Hosted by Michael Cyril Creighton
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 5, 2025

A new companion podcast has been announced for Hulu and 20th Television’s critically acclaimed comedy series “Only Murders in the Building,' hosted and executive produced by series star Michael Cyril Creighton.
Santa Monica International Jazz Festival and More Set For BroadStage 2025/26 Photo
Santa Monica International Jazz Festival and More Set For BroadStage 2025/26
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2025

BroadStage has announced its 2025/26 Season featuring unparalleled performances of opera, classical music, contemporary music, jazz, theater, dance, comedy and much more.
JANE LYNCH'S A SWINGIN' LITTLE CHRISTMAS is Coming to Patchogue Theatre Photo
JANE LYNCH'S A SWINGIN' LITTLE CHRISTMAS is Coming to Patchogue Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2025

Jane Lynch's A Swingin' Little Christmas will be presented at Patchogue Theatre this holiday season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Jany Lynch & Kate Flannery, Colin Hay, Journey And Guns N' Roses Tributes On Sale Thi Photo
Jany Lynch & Kate Flannery, Colin Hay, Journey And Guns N' Roses Tributes On Sale This Week At BergenPAC
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2025

bergenPAC has announced four new shows. Jane Lynch and Kate Flannery – The Trouble with Angels on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at 7 p.m.; VOYAGE – a Tribute to Journey on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 at 8 p.m.; Appetite for Destruction – The premier tribute to Guns N' Roses on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025 at 8 p.m.; Colin Hay on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025 at 7 p.m.
Judd Apatow to Serve as Guest Curator of New Comedy Film Exhibition at the Academy Mu Photo
Judd Apatow to Serve as Guest Curator of New Comedy Film Exhibition at the Academy Museum
by Josh Sharpe - May 5, 2025

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has announced that legendary writer, director and producer Judd Apatow would be the Academy Museum’s first guest curator of its newest comedy film exhibition focused on celebrating and presenting the comedy genre and filmmakers.
Tribeca Festival 2025 Unveils Star-Studded Talks, Reunions & Retrospectives Photo
Tribeca Festival 2025 Unveils Star-Studded Talks, Reunions & Retrospectives
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 29, 2025

The 2025 Tribeca Festival has revealed its lineup of talks, reunions, and retrospectives featuring groundbreaking artists, cultural icons, and unforgettable moments from cinema history.
Interview: Actor Kevin McHale on Making His UK Theatre Debut in THE FROGS Photo
Interview: Actor Kevin McHale on Making His UK Theatre Debut in THE FROGS
by Kat Mokrynski - Apr 23, 2025

Recently, we had the chance to chat with Kevin McHale, who is making his UK stage debut in The Frogs as Xanthias. We discussed what it’s like to be making his UK debut at Southwark Playhouse, what it’s like performing for the stage versus the screen and his favourite Sondheim song!
Review: FALSETTOS at Dezart Performs Photo
Review: FALSETTOS at Dezart Performs
by Gilmore Rizzo - Apr 22, 2025

As the end of the theatre season approaches, the best theatres in the desert are finishing with its finest productions. One such case is the exceptional musical produced by Michael Shaw and Clark Dugger at Dezart Performs, as they present FALSETTOS, directed by Dennis Courtney.
Beanie Feldstein to Star in ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 5 Photo
Beanie Feldstein to Star in ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 5
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 15, 2025

Beanie Feldstein has been cast in a recurring role in the upcoming fifth season of Hulu's Only Murders in the Building, now in production in New York.
Renée Zellweger Joins ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 5 Photo
Renée Zellweger Joins ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 5
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 26, 2025

Renée Zellweger, who recently reprised the role of Bridget Jones in the series' fourth installment, is now set to appear in the upcoming fifth season of Hulu's Only Murders in the Building.
Keegan-Michael Key Joins ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 5 Photo
Keegan-Michael Key Joins ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 5
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 5, 2025

Keegan-Michael Key is set to star in the fifth season of Hulu's Only Murders in the Building, which has just begun production in New York. He will appear in an unnamed recurring role.
Full Cast Set for PARENTS IN CHAINS Starring Jane Lynch and More Photo
Full Cast Set for PARENTS IN CHAINS Starring Jane Lynch and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2025

Ensemble Theatre Company has revealed the full cast for an add-on production to its season, the world premiere of a new comedy, PARENTS IN CHAINS, written by Emmy and Peabody award-winner Jay Martel. See who is starring and learn more.
Jane Lynch, Sharon Lawrence, Gina Torres, John Ross Bowie And More Set For PARENTS IN Photo
Jane Lynch, Sharon Lawrence, Gina Torres, John Ross Bowie And More Set For PARENTS IN CHAINS World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2025

Ensemble Theatre Company has announced additional casting for an add-on production to its season, the world premiere of a new comedy, PARENTS IN CHAINS, written by Emmy and Peabody award-winner Jay Martel and directed by Andy Fickman.
Interview: You Should Hear How Melissa Manchester Talks About FUNNY GIRL Photo
Interview: You Should Hear How Melissa Manchester Talks About FUNNY GIRL
by R. Scott Reedy - Jan 31, 2025

Having landed more than a dozen hits – “Midnight Blue,” “Don’t Cry Out Loud,” “You Should Hear How She Talks About You,” and “Through the Eyes of Love” among them – on the Billboard charts in her long recording career, Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Melissa Manchester knows what it’s like to be a part of pop-music history.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jane Lynch been in?

Jane Lynch has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Jane Lynch been in?

Jane Lynch has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Jane Lynch been nominated for?

and Distinguished Performance Awards (Drama League Awards) for Funny Girl.

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