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Birth Place: St. Louis, MO, USA

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Marsha Mason is an American actress and theatre director.


Mason's film debut was in the 1966 film Hot Rod Hullabaloo. Her other films include Blume in Love (1973), The Cheap Detective (1978), Max Dugan Returns (1983), Heartbreak Ridge (1986), Stella (1990) and Drop Dead Fred (1991). On television, she appeared in the soap opera Love of Life (1971–72) and received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for her recurring role on the sitcom Frasier (1997–98).
She has also had an extensive career on stage, making her Broadway debut as a replacement in the comedy Cactus Flower in 1968. She starred in a 1999 revival of The Prisoner of Second Avenue in London, and received a Grammy nomination for Best Comedy Album for the 2000 recording. In 2006, she starred in the American premiere production of Hecuba at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Her other Broadway credits include The Night of the Iguana (1996), Steel Magnolias (2005), and Impressionism (2009). She most recently appeared in The Roommate on Broadway in 2024.
Mason guest starred in Madam Secretary (2015–16) and The Good Wife (2016), and has had recurring roles on the ABC sitcom The Middle from 2010 to 2017 and the Netflix series Grace and Frankie from 2016 until its conclusion in 2022.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Sharon [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Irish Repertory Theatre Original Off-Broadway Production, 2019
Kay


[Off-Broadway]
Barrow Street Theatricals Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Performer


[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company World Premiere, 2018
Dunya


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009
Julia Davidson


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Ouiser


[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Performer [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Broadway]
1996
Maxine Faulk


[Broadway]
1973
Performer


[Broadway]
1970
Penelope Ryan


Productions

 
[Broadway, 2024]
Associate Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1985]
Director
 
[Regional (US), 0]
Director

Awards and Nominations


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Marsha Mason, Little Gem

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Annaleigh Ashford, Sandra Caldwell, & Ann Harada Join YOU MIGHT KNOW HER FROM Live Podcast Recording at Laurie Beechman Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026

You Might Know Her From, the acclaimed podcast hosted by Anne Rodeman and Damian Bellino, will record its first-ever live episode on February 28th at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York City.
Submissions Now Open for Theatre Aspen's Seventh Annual SOLO FLIGHTS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2026

Theatre Aspen is now accepting submissions through Friday, April 10 for the organization’s seventh annual one-person show festival, Solo Flights. Solo Flights is an annual weeklong developmental festival of one-person shows.
Marsha Mason and James Naughton Join THE PANCAKE CLUB Reading at Westport Country Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026

Golden Globe winner Marsha Mason and Tony Award winner James Naughton will join previously announced Tony Award winner Judith Ivey in Westport Country Playhouse's Script in Hand playreading of 'The Pancake Club'.
Roundabout Theatre Company Reveals 2025-2026 Underground Playwright Residencies
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025

Roundabout Theatre Company has revealed the two playwright selections for the Roundabout Underground Residencies – Iraisa Ann Reilly and Liba Vaynberg. Learn more!
Theatre Aspen Reveals Recipients of the 2025 Solo Flights Festival Grants
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2025

Theatre Aspen has revealed the two grant recipients from the 2025 Solo Flights Project Advancement Fund. Learn more about the recipients and about the Fund here!
Christopher Plummer In the Spotlight: From Broadway to THE SOUND OF MUSIC and Beyond
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 17, 2025

To celebrate the return of The Sound of Music in theaters, we are taking a look back at Christopher Plummer's expansive stage career, from Cyrano to King Lear, and more.
Arizona Theatre Company Names Daniel Perelstein Jaquette New Resident Artist For 2025/2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2025

Arizona Theatre Company has named award-winning sound designer and Assistant Teaching Professor at Arizona Thate University Daniel Perelstein Jaquette as its Resident Artist for the 2025/2026 season. Learn more!
Bucks County Playhouse Names Shannon Lewis, Eric Rosen and John Tartaglia as Artistic Associates
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2025

Bucks County Playhouse has appointed three acclaimed artists — choreographer Shannon Lewis, writer/director Eric Rosen and actor and director John Tartaglia — as new Playhouse Artistic Associates. Learn more!
Marsha Mason Will Serve as Master Teacher for the 2025 Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program at Ten Chimneys
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2025

Ten Chimneys has announced Marsha Mason as the 2025 Master  Teacher for the nationally acclaimed Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program at Historic National Landmark,  Ten Chimneys.  
Joy Behar’s MY FIRST EX-HUSBAND to Launch National Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2025

Joy Behar’s My First Ex-Husband, has entered its final weeks of performances Off-Broadway at the new MMAC Theater. The production will launch a national tour
Whoopi Goldberg Will Join Joy Behar in MY FIRST EX-HUSBAND
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 9, 2025

On April 30 (2pm), Whoopi Goldberg will join her The View co-host Joy Behar for one performance only in MY FIRST EX-HUSBAND, at MMAC Theater. Goldberg was most recently seen onstage in Annie at the Theater at Madison Square Garden.
Josh Breckenridge, Jelani Remy, Emily Skeggs Will Star in THE APPLE BOYS at Bucks County Playhouse
by Emmy Rice - Apr 4, 2025

Producing Director Alexander Fraser, Executive Producer Robyn Goodman and Producer Josh Fiedler announced casting and production details for the musical comedy — the second new work debuting at the Playhouse this season. Bucks County Playhouse’s 2025 season is sponsored by Bank of America.
Joy Behar Will Return to MY FIRST EX-HUSBAND; Julia Sweeney, Marsha Mason, and More Join
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2025

Joy Behar will return to the show that she created, MY FIRST EX-HUSBAND, at Off-Broadway’s newest venue, MMAC Theater. Learn more about the show and cast here!
Ann Talman Brings Cabaret to Bucks County Playhouse
by Emmy Rice - Mar 22, 2025

Four-time Broadway veteran Ann Talman makes her debut at Bucks County Playhouse with a special and personal performance, Elizabeth Taylor and The Shadow of her Smile, on Sunday, April 6 at 7 p.m.
Photos: GHOSTS Opening Night at Lincoln Center Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2025

On Monday, March 10, Lincoln Center Theater celebrated the opening night of its production of Ibsen’s GHOSTS, featuring a new version by Mark O’Rowe and directed by Jack O’Brien. See photos from the evening here!
Meet the Cast of GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK, Now in Previews on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

Good Night, and Good Luck is now in previews on Broadway,  The new play by George Clooney and Grant Heslov and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, stars Clooney in his Broadway debut. Meet the cast here!
Feature: CT THEATER WOMEN AWARDS at A.C.T. Of CT
by Lauren Yarger - Feb 24, 2025

Marsha Mason, Jacqueline Hubbard, Semina De Laurentis among honorees at CT Theater Women Awards March 3 in Ridgefield. Songs and dramatic excerpts will round out the night.
Broadway's OTHELLO: Meet the All-Star Cast as Previews Begin at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2025

Discover the star-studded cast of Broadway's OTHELLO as previews launch tonight, February 24, 2025, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Premiere set for March 23.
Submissions Open for Theatre Aspen's Sixth Annual SOLO FLIGHTS Festival
by Joshua Wright - Jan 27, 2025

Theatre Aspen is now accepting submissions through Friday, April 11 for the organization's sixth annual one-person show festival, Solo Flights, to be held from September 2-9, 2025, at Theatre Aspen's Hurst Theatre.
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; MAGGIE at Goodspeed Musicals Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut 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!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Marsha Mason been in?

Marsha Mason has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Marsha Mason been in?

Marsha Mason has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Marsha Mason been nominated for?

and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Little Gem.

What awards has Marsha Mason won?

Marsha Mason won the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance in Little Gem.

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