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Anika has performed on Broadway in Avenue Q; Xanadu; All Shook Up; and Rent. Off-Broadway, she's been in Zanna, Don't!; Myths and Hymns; and Closer Than Ever. Anika wrote and performed in a musical called Shafrika, The White Girl about her childhood growing up in Cambridge, Massachusetts with 9 brothers and sisters from different races and countries. She majored in theater at Yale University and is a proud member of Actor's Equity.
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Anika Larsen STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Elaine Miller

[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
The Old Globe Premiere Production, 2019
Elaine Miller

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Cynthia Weil

[Off-Broadway]
2013
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
York Theatre Company Production, 2012
Performer [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
2012
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Transfer, 2009
Other Characters

Lucy the Slut

Kate Monster

[Off-Broadway]
2009
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Thetis

Euterpe

'40s Singer

Siren

Melpomene (Understudy)

Medusa (Understudy)

Clio/Kira (Understudy)

Calliope (Understudy)

Aphrodite (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2006
Performer

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2006
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2005
Juan

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2005
Juan

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Ensemble

Miss Sandra (Understudy)

Natalie Heller (Understudy)

[New York]
Workshop, 2004
Ensemble

[New York]
Reading, 2004
Performer

[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2003
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2003
Other Characters [Replacement]

Lucy The Slut [Replacement]

Kate Monster [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Transfer, 2003
Roberta

Roberta

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 2002
Performer

[New York]
Reading, 2004
Performer

Writing

Bookwriter
Lyricist
Playwright

Anika Larsen Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Anika Larsen, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Anika Larsen, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Anika Larsen, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

The Lortels - 2003 - Outstanding Featured Actress

Anika Larsen, Zanna, Don't!

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Anika Larsen News


Bernadette Peters & More to Join 2024 Shubert Foundation High School Theatre Festival

In its 10th year, more than 100 talented young NYC public school theatre artists will make their Broadway debuts in The 2024 Shubert Foundation High School Theatre Festival. See who is taking part!

New York City Children's Theater To Host 2024 Gala LIGHT THE LIGHTS: BROADWAY CELEBRATES NEW YORK CITY CHILDREN'S THEATER

Join Broadway stars and industry professionals at the 'Light the Lights: Broadway Celebrates New York City Children's Theater' Gala on May 6th, 2024. Vanessa Williams will receive the Luminary Award, and Russ Kaplan and Sara Wordsworth will receive the Family of Artists Award. The event raises funds for NYCCT's mission to promote children's literacy and social development through theater. Tickets are on sale now.

Jenn Gambatese and Sharon Catherine Brown to Join Anika Larsen for the Meet the Parent Discussion Series

Join Broadway stars Jenn Gambatese and Sharon Catherine Brown as they join Tony Award nominee Anika Larsen for a lively and informative discussion on parenthood and a life in the arts.

Lena Hall Chats IN DREAMS On BREAKING THE CURTAIN PODCAST

Breaking the Curtain podcast interviews Tony Award winner Lena Hall about her role in the new musical 'In Dreams' at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre in Toronto.

ALMOST FAMOUS Headed Back into Workshops at the O'Neill

Discover the news about Eugene O’Neill Theater Center hosting a workshop residency for the Tony-nominated musical Almost Famous.

SOVIET REBEL GIRL Comes to the Green Room 42 in November

The Green Room 42 presents the concert debut of the score of SOVIET REBEL GIRL, the new musical by Jonathan Larson Grant recipient Andy Roninson (Take A Ten), as part of its New Works Series on November 2nd, 2023.

Broadway Green Alliance Celebrates 15th Anniversary This Fall

 This fall, the Broadway Green Alliance (BGA) celebrates its 15th year as an industry-wide initiative that educates, motivates, and inspires the entire theatre community and its patrons to adopt environmentally friendlier practices on Broadway and beyond.

Annette Bening, Jason Alexander, Jean Smart & More to Join STARS IN THE HOUSE Labor Day Special

Join Annette Bening, Jason Alexander, Jean Smart, and other celebrated actors for a star-studded Labor Day Special on STARS IN THE HOUSE. Don't miss this exclusive event streaming live. Tune in for an unforgettable performance and support a great cause.

Original AVENUE Q Stars To Reunite For STARS IN THE HOUSE FOR MAUI

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley will welcome members of the original, Tony Award-winning company of the musical Avenue Q for a special edition of their lockdown roundtable series, Stars in the House.

STARS IN THE HOUSE To Host 20th Anniversary Reunion Of Todd Graff's Film CAMP

Join the STARS IN THE HOUSE livestreamed concert and reunion as they host the 20th Anniversary Reunion of Todd Graff's film CAMP. Featuring the film's writer and director, Todd Graff, along with cast members Daniel Letterle, Joanna Chilcoat, Robin de Jesus, and more.

Norm Lewis, Krysta Rodriguez, Patina Miller & More to Join 9th Annual VOICES: STARS FOR FOSTER KIDS

Get all the details about the star-studded 9th Annual VOICES: STARS FOR FOSTER KIDS event, including the latest lineup additions and information on the date and location. Don't miss out on this amazing event in support of foster kids.

Listen: Joe Iconis Chats THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL On BREAKING THE CURTAIN

Join Breaking the Curtain as they interview Joe Iconis about his upcoming musical, 'The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical'. Learn about the creative process, the fan response to 'Be More Chill', and much more in this exciting episode.

Photos: See Cameron Crowe, Tom Kitt & More at the ALMOST FAMOUS Cast Recording Listening Party

See photos from the Almost Famous Original Cast Recording Listening Party, celebrating Cameron Crowe and Tom Kitt’s 2023 Tony Award nomination for Best Original Score.

Cynthia Weil Passes Away; 'On Broadway' Songwriter Featured in BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Was 82

Weil was prominently featured as a character in Beautiful: the Carole King Musical, alongside her husband and songwriting partner Barry Mann. The pair wrote several iconic songs, including “On Broadway,” “Make Your Own Kind of Music,” 'You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,” “Walking in the Rain,” “You’re My Soul and Inspiration,” and more.

The Cast of ALMOST FAMOUS Will Reunite on STARS IN THE HOUSE Next Week

“Stars In The House” co-hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley are reuniting the cast of Almost Famous the Musical after their run on Broadway last fall.

Listen: ALMOST FAMOUS Original Broadway Cast Recording is Available Now

The Almost Famous – Original Broadway Cast Recording is now available! Listen to the full album here!

Photos: Go Inside Tom Kitt's Sardi's Caricature Celebration

See photos from Tom Kitt's Sardi's caricature celebration!

Interview: Broadway Green Alliance's Molly Braverman Talks Earth Day and How Broadway Has Gone More Green

We chatted with Molly Braverman, the director of Broadway Green Alliance, about the event, what else the organization is working on, and how she thinks Broadway has improved, or may still need improvement, in terms of being more 'green'!

Broadway Stage Managers Beverly Jenkins and Andrea Saraffian to Join NYCCT Meet the Parent Discussion

New York City Children's Theater (NYCCT) - will host their third live stream of the MEET THE PARENT discussion series for their 26th season, hosted by Broadway actress ANIKA LARSEN with guests BEVERLY JENKINS and ANDREA SARAFFIAN.

STARS IN THE HOUSE to Host Game Night With ALMOST FAMOUS Cast Members

Stars in the House will be hosting a game night featuring cast members of Almost Famous! See who will be taking part and learn how to tune in!

Anika Larsen FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Anika Larsen been in?

Anika Larsen has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Anika Larsen been in?

Anika Larsen has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Anika Larsen been nominated for?

Anika Larsen has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards and Outer Critics Circle Awards for her role in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. She was also nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for the same show. Additionally, Larsen received a nomination for Outstanding Featured Actress at The Lortel Awards for her performance in Zanna, Don't!

What awards has Anika Larsen won?

Anika Larsen won the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for her performance in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.

How many shows has Anika Larsen written?

Anika Larsen has written 1 shows including Shafrika, The White Girl (Bookwriter).

What is Anika Larsen next theatre project?

Anika Larsen's next show will be Almost Famous which opens on 11/3/2022 on Broadway.

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