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BIO

VANESSA SEARS is an award-winning actor, singer, and director. Broadway: Debut. Selected theatre: Nicola in the Canadian premiere of Kinky Boots (Mirvish); Little Shop of Horrors, Billy Elliot, Why We Tell the Story (Stratford Festival); An Octoroon, Grand Hotel, The Magician’s Nephew (Shaw Festival); King Lear, Queen Goneril (Soulpepper); Is God Is (CanadianStage/Obsidian/Necessary Angel); Passing Strange, Caroline, or Change (Musical Stage Co/Obsidian); Dorothy in Wizard of Oz, Mary in Mary Poppins (YPT); Red Queen in Alice in Wonderland (Bad Hats). Selected Film and TV: “Sex/Life,” “Suits,” “Y the Last Man,” 14 Love Letters, Sappy Holiday. IG @NessaSears.


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STAGE CREDITS

New York, New York New York, New York
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Francine (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
(St. Louis, MO (Regional))
(Standby)

Movies

Christmas in the Wilds
[ 2021 ] Abi
Romance in the Wilds
[ 2021 ] Abi

TV Shows

Suits
Young Jessica
The Beaverton
Woman 1, Jennifer
Too Close For Christmas
Amy Parker-Barnett
TallBoyz
Kat, Cassandria, Emo Girl #1
Sex/Life
Kyla
Y: The Last Man
Steph
Sappy Holiday
Joy Johnson
14 Love Letters
Kallie
My Little Pony: Make Your Mark
Voice
My Little Pony: Tell Your Tale
Sunny's Mom

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Canadian Production of & JULIET Extends Performances Photo
Canadian Production of & JULIET Extends Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2026

The new Canadian production of & Juliet will extend performances at the Royal Alexandra Theatre. In addition, & Juliet will hold a special sing-along performance this spring.
Video: & JULIET Toronto Company Performs Raptors Game Halftime Show Photo
Video: & JULIET Toronto Company Performs Raptors Game Halftime Show
by Joshua Wright - Jan 20, 2026

The Vanessa Sears (Juliet) and the Toronto cast of & Juliet performed during halftime at the Raptors vs. 76ers game on January 12, 2026.
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; THE LION KING Leads Be Photo
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; THE LION KING Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; Stratford Festival Lea Photo
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; Stratford Festival Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review: Mirvish's & JULIET Dazzles with a Phenomenal Cast Photo
Review: Mirvish's & JULIET Dazzles with a Phenomenal Cast
by Lauren Gienow - Dec 16, 2025

Three and a half years after making its North American debut at the theatre next door, the now smash hit Broadway Musical & JULIET has made a grand return to Toronto at Mirvish’s Royal Alexandra Theatre with a stellar all-Canadian cast. And based on the audience reaction on Opening Night, it might be here for a while!
Video: & JULIET Opens In Toronto With An All-Canadian Cast! Photo
Video: & JULIET Opens In Toronto With An All-Canadian Cast!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2025

& Juliet opened in Toronto in 2022 before its Broadway run, and after three years, it's finally back with an all-Canadian cast! Check out video of opening night!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; THE LION KING L Photo
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; THE LION KING Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Video: First Look at Canadian & JULIET at the Royal Alexandra Theatre Photo
Video: First Look at Canadian & JULIET at the Royal Alexandra Theatre
by Gillian Blum - Dec 15, 2025

Get a first video look at & Juliet, opening at the Royal Alexandra Theatre tonight.
Photos: & JULIET Canadian Production at Royal Alexandra Theatre Photo
Photos: & JULIET Canadian Production at Royal Alexandra Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2025

You can now get a first look at production photography for the new Canadian production of  & Juliet. The musical has returned to Toronto in a brand new Canadian production.
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; Leads Favorite Photo
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; SOMETHING ROTTEN Photo
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; SOMETHING ROTTEN! Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
& JULIET Canadian Production Extended For Additional 8 Weeks Photo
& JULIET Canadian Production Extended For Additional 8 Weeks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025

The Canadian production of & Juliet in Toronto extends its run with new tickets. Experience this vibrant musical comedy starting December 3.
Video: Inside Rehearsals for Toronto's & JULIET Photo
Video: Inside Rehearsals for Toronto's & JULIET
by Joshua Wright - Nov 3, 2025

Get a first look at rehearsals for the new Canadian production of the international smash-hit musical comedy & Juliet.  & Juliet will play a limited run at the historic Royal Alexandra Theatre, December 3, 2025 through March 22, 2026. 
Vanessa Sears and More Will Lead All-Canadian Cast of & JULIET in Toronto Photo
Vanessa Sears and More Will Lead All-Canadian Cast of & JULIET in Toronto
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2025

The all-Canadian cast has been announced for the new production of the international smash-hit musical comedy & Juliet, coming to Toronto this year. Learn more here!
Nominations Announced For The 2025 Dora Mavor Moore Awards Photo
Nominations Announced For The 2025 Dora Mavor Moore Awards
by Joshua Wright - May 28, 2025

The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) has announced nominations for the 45th Anniversary Dora Mavor Moore Awards presented by the Romano D’Andrea Foundation. The Awards will be presented on Monday, June 30 at Toronto’s Meridian Hall.
Review: SHEDDING A SKIN at Buddies In Bad Times Photo
Review: SHEDDING A SKIN at Buddies In Bad Times
by Ilana Lucas - May 2, 2025

Within the larger space of Buddies in Bad Times’ Chamber, set designer Jung-Hye Kim’s constrained, small box of a playing space looks like it could be either a present or a trap, a Kinder Egg of theatre housing Vanessa Sears’ luminous solo performance.
Cast & Creative Team Set for SHEDDING A SKIN at Buddies In Bad Times Theatre Photo
Cast & Creative Team Set for SHEDDING A SKIN at Buddies In Bad Times Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025

Nightwood Theatre and Buddies in Bad Times revealed a cast and creative team update for their highly anticipated April-May production of Shedding a Skin by Amanda Wilkin. See who is starring and learn more!
Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards Photo
Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 16, 2025

Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Stratford Festival Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Toronto 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!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; Stratford Festival Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Toronto 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!
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How many Broadway shows has Vanessa Sears been in?

Vanessa Sears has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

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Vanessa Sears has not appeared in the West End.

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