Mary Testa
Broadway: Wicked, Guys and Dolls, Xanadu, Chicago, 42nd St. , Marie Christine, On the Town, Forum, The Rink, Marilyn, Barnum.
Date of Birth: June 04, 1955 (71)
Birth Place: Philadelphia, PA, USA
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BIO
Broadway: Wicked, Guys and Dolls, Xanadu, Chicago, 42nd St., Marie Christine, On the Town, Forum, The Rink, Marilyn, Barnum. Off-Broadway includes: Portuguese Kid, Government Inspector, First Daughter Suite, Queen of the Mist, See What I Wanna See, A New Brain. Much film and television. Twelve original cast albums. Multiple Tony, Lucille Lortel, Drama Desk, Drama League nominations and a special Drama Desk award celebrating 'Three Decades of Outstanding Work.'
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STAGE CREDITS
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Connection
Movies
[ 1979 ] Teller
[ 1990 ] Joanne
[ 1995 ] Housewife
[ 1996 ] Nun
[ 1999 ] Dominatrix
[ 2001 ] Receptionist
[ 2004 ] Sister Clare
[ 2005 ] Waitress #1
[ 2007 ] Cting Director
[ 2009 ] Maria
[ 2010 ] Laundromat Gal
[ 2010 ] Maid at the Taj
[ 2012 ] Senior Center Director
[ 2013 ] Principal Rosen
[ 2014 ] Zia Maria Luisa
[ 2016 ] Barb
[ 2016 ] Nadine
[ 2018 ] Eva Greenberg
[ 2018 ] Mrs. Dragonetti
[ 2018 ] Mrs. Lipman
[ 2024 ] Nurse Nina
TV Shows
Shirley the Medium
Jack's Mother, Mom, Mother
Blue Bull Casting Director, Casting Director
Amy Ann Howard
Sophia
[ 2024 ] Nurse Nina
Awards and Nominations
Mary Testa, Oklahoma!
Mary Testa, Oklahoma!
Mary Testa, The Government Inspector
Mary Testa, First Daughter Suite
Mary Testa, First Daughter Suite
winner
Mary Testa, Queen of the Mist
Mary Testa, Queen of The Mist
Mary Testa, Queen of the Mist
Mary Testa, Xanadu
winner
Mary Testa, First Lady Suite
Mary Testa, 42nd Street
Mary Testa, 42nd Street
Mary Testa, On the Town
winner
Mary Testa, On the Town
winner
Mary Testa, From Above
Videos
Video: Mary Testa Performs 'My Stuff' From LCT3's NIGHT SIDE SONGS
by Gillian Blum - 2026-03-14 19:22:23
Video: Robin de Jesús Sings 'Miracle Song' From NIGHT SIDE SONGS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2026-02-27 16:50:51
Video: The Lazours Perform 'Into the Sky' From NIGHT SIDE SONGS
by Nicole Rosky - 2026-02-05 12:00:20
Video: Jordan Dobson Performs 'Santa Cruz' from NIGHT SIDE SONGS at A.R.T.
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-27 15:30:20
Exclusive: Watch Mary Testa Sing 'Miss the Man' from THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-11-21 09:37:28
Video: Get a First Look at THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA at Lincoln Center Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-11-17 14:34:48
Video: Get a Sneak Peek of THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA at Lincoln Center Theater
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-10-06 15:00:20
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for OLIVER! at New York City Center
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-05-02 16:00:19
Exclusive: Listen to 'The Santa For Me' From THE BESTEST OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY EVER
by Stephi Wild - 2022-11-17 10:00:20
News
by Marissa Faith Curley - Oct 11, 2026
Cabaret favorites, newlyweds, and Halloween fanatics Michelle Dowdy and Jordan Wolfe will take you on a thrilling musical journey to all things macabre at The Laurie Beechman Theatre.
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 10, 2026
Ryan J. Haddad's GOOD TIME CHARLIE has officially opened at The Public Theater. The complete ensemble-cast of GOOD TIME CHARLIE includes Sherz Aletaha (Understudy), Timothy Bagley (Lou), Nicholas Barrón (Understudy), Michael Cristofer (Sheldon), Ryan J. Haddad (Ryan), Beth Malone (Janice), Nael Nacer (Charlie Sr./Bob), Artemis Pebdani (Joan/Judy), Jonathan Raviv (Charlie), and Doug Shapiro (Understudy). Check out photos from opening night here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2026
Barrington Stage Company will honor Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist Jason Robert Brown with the 2026 William Finn Award at its annual New York City celebration, featuring performances by Broadway artists.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2026
Transport Group will present the world premiere of Michael John LaChiusa's musical about the Gabor family, starring Mary Testa, at Theater 555. The company marks its 25th anniversary season with the production and a Carnegie Hall concert.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2026
The Laurie Beechman Theatre will host a series of Halloween-themed shows, including BROADWAY BLOODBATH, THE JOE ICONIS HAUNTED HALLOWEEN SPECIAL, and drag brunches with Paige Turner in New York City.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2026
Night Side Songs – the cast album of the transformative new musical produced by Lincoln Center Theater at LCT3 / the Claire Tow Theater – is available in streaming and digital formats now with a music video for My Stuff out now.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2026
Night Side Songs – the cast album, will be released in streaming and digital formats. BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first listen to the song “I Will Check In On You' now!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2026
Octoverse Media and Warner Music Group's Arts Music will release the cast album of the Lincoln Center Theater musical, with a single from THE LAZOURS' score out now.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jul 5, 2026
Now running at The Laura Pels Theatre at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre is A Walk on the Moon. Inspired by the acclaimed 1999 film, A Walk on the Moon is directed by Tony Award nominee Sheryl Kaller and features a book and additional lyrics by original screenwriter Pamela Gray, music and lyrics by Tony Award and Grammy Award nominee AnnMarie Milazzo, and choreography by Josh Prince. In this interview, Talia Suskauer, who plays 'Pearl', reflects on the rehearsal process and the journey of the new musical so far.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2026
Tony Award-winning actor Jak Malone will return to NYC's Laurie Beechman Theatre with a new solo cabaret, MISS YOU, MISS YOU, REALLY WANT TO KISS YOU, following a sold-out debut at the venue.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2026
Check out new production photos of Chromolume Theatre's Elegies: A Song Cycle by William Finn, now playing as part of the 2026 Hollywood Fringe Festival. Directed by Carol M. Becker with musical direction by Isaac Schanno Johnson, the intimate and moving song cycle celebrates the lives of friends, family members, and loved ones lost, balancing heartfelt reflection with humor and hope.
by - Jun 4, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 4, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026
Red Bull Theater honored John Lithgow with the Matador Award for Achievement in Classical Theater, and Joanna Cole with the George Mayer Award for Extraordinary Service to Classical Theater. Check out photos!
by Michael Gioia - Jun 6, 2026
These performers may have received other awards and accolades, but a Tony Award is shockingly not on their résumé.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2026
Julie Halston brought her web series Virtual Halston to the Birdland stage for a one-night-only event featuring playwright and novelist Paul Rudnick. See photos from the event here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2026
Red Bull Theater will honor John Lithgow, Tony Award nominee for this season’s Giant, with the Matador Award for Achievement in Classical Theater, and Joanna Cole, will receive the George Mayer Award for Extraordinary Service to Classical Theater.
by Jennifer Broski - May 4, 2026
The 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – were presented at the annual ceremony at NYU Skirball. See photos from the red carpet here!
by Nicole Rosky - May 3, 2026
The 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – will be presented at the annual ceremony tonight, May 3, 2026, at NYU Skirball beginning at 7:00pm.
by Peter Danish - May 2, 2026
What did our critic think of 'CHANGED FOR GOOD' THE NEW YORK POPS 43RD ANNIVERSARY CONCERT at Carnegie Hall?
by Andrew Poretz - May 1, 2026
The New York Pops’ 43rd Birthday Gala delivered a powerhouse celebration of Stephen Schwartz, with a stacked Broadway lineup. From “Defying Gravity” to “For Good,” it was a night of big voices, big emotion, and show-stopping moments.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Mary Testa has appeared on Broadway in 13 shows.
Mary Testa has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Oklahoma!, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Oklahoma!, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Government Inspector, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for First Daughter Suite, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical (The Lortels) for First Daughter Suite, Special Award (Drama Desk Awards) for Queen of the Mist, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Queen of The Mist , Outstanding Lead Actress (The Lortels) for Queen of the Mist, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Xanadu, Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for First Lady Suite, Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for 42nd Street , Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for 42nd Street, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for On the Town, Performance (Obie Awards) for On the Town and Performance (Obie Awards) for From Above.
Mary Testa has received recognition for her Broadway performances, including a Special Award from the Drama Desk Awards for Queen of the Mist. She also won the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards for First Lady Suite. Additionally, Testa earned Performance awards from the Obie Awards for both On the Town and From Above.
