Debra Monk

Birth Place: Middletown, OH, USA

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Debra Monk has appeared in 11 Broadway show and has been nominated four times for the Tony Award, winning for Featured Actress in a Play for Redwood Curtain. She is co-author of the classic Tony-nominated musical Pump Boys and Dinettes, and has been featured in the television series Grey's Anatomy, Damages, Glee, and NYPD Blue, earning an Emmy Award for her portrayal of Katie Sipowicz. Monk's film credits include One for the Money, The Other Woman, and The Bridges of Madison County.

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Debra Monk STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Off-Broadway Premiere, 2018
Maggie

[Arlington, VA (Regional)]
World Premiere at the Signature Theatre, 2017
Elva Miller

[Broadway]
2013
Big Mama

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2009
Performer [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Carmen Bernstein

[Los Angeles]
World Premiere, 2006
Carmen Bernstein

[New York]
Workshop, 2005
Performers

[New York]
Workshop, 2005
Performer

[Broadway]
Stephen Sondheim Tribute Benefit, 2005
Performer

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2004
Doctor

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Madame Raquin

[New York]
Workshop, 1998
Gabrielle

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 1998
Essie Miller

[New York]
Workshop, 1998
Maggie Antrobus

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Couple #32

Shelby Stevens

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Matron "Mama" Morton [Replacement]

[New York]
Workshop, 1996
Maggie Antrobus

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1995
Joanne

[Broadway]
1994
Rosemary Sydney

[Broadway]
1993
Geneva

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1991
Lily Connors

Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1990
Mrs. Boyle

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1987
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1982
Prudie Cupp

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1981
Prudie Cupp

[New York]
Workshop, 2003
Performer

Debra Monk Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Book, Music, and Lyrics

Writing

Composer
Lyricist
Composer/Lyricist

Debra Monk Movies

Prelude to a Kiss
[ 1992 ] Aunt Dorothy
For Love or Money
[ 1993 ] Mrs. Wegman
Fearless
[ 1993 ] Alison
Quiz Show
[ 1994 ] Kintner's Secretary
The Bridges of Madison County
[ 1995 ] Madge
Reckless
[ 1995 ] Therapist
Jeffrey
[ 1995 ] Mom
The First Wives Club
[ 1996 ] Jilted Lover
Extreme Measures
[ 1996 ] Dr. Judith Gruszynski
The Substance of Fire
[ 1996 ] Martha Hackett
Mrs. Winterbourne
[ 1996 ] Lieutenant Ambrose
Bed of Roses
[ 1996 ] Lewis' Mom
The Devil's Advocate
[ 1997 ] Pam Garrety
In & Out
[ 1997 ] Mrs. Lester
Bulworth
[ 1998 ] Helen
Center Stage
[ 2000 ] Nancy
Briar Patch
[ 2002 ] Officer Avon
Milwaukee, Minnesota
[ 2003 ] Edna Burroughs
Palindromes
[ 2004 ] Mama Sunshine
The Producers
[ 2005 ] Lick Me-Bite Me
Dark Water
[ 2005 ] Young Dahlia's Teacher
The Savages
[ 2007 ] Nancy Lachman
The Great Buck Howard
[ 2008 ] Doreen
The Other Woman
[ 2009 ] Laura
One for the Money
[ 2012 ] Mrs. Plum
The Brass Teapot
[ 2012 ] Trudy
Ass Backwards
[ 2013 ] Pawn Shop Owner
This Is Where I Leave You
[ 2014 ] Linda Callen
Demolition
[ 2015 ] DavisMom
Standing Up, Falling Down
[ 2019 ] Jeanie Rollins

Debra Monk TV Shows

A Nero Wolfe Mystery
Mrs. Boone, Mrs. Yeager, Madame Zorka
Damages
Deniece Parsons
Grey's Anatomy
Louise O'Malley
Law & Order
Judge G. Proctor, Dr. Madelyn Stahl, Kathleen O'Brien
Loving
Sandra Thorpe
Mercy Street
Dr. Foster's Mother
Mozart in the Jungle
Betty Cragdale
New Amsterdam
Karen Brantley
NYPD Blue
Katie Sipowicz
Sneaky Pete
Connie Persikof
Tell Me a Story
Esther Thorn

Debra Monk Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Debra Monk, Curtains

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Debra Monk, Curtains

Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical

Debra Monk, Steel Pier

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1997 - Best Featured Actress - Musical

Debra Monk, Steel Pier

Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Debra Monk , Steel Pier


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production

Debra Monk3 Hotels

Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Debra Monk, Picnic

Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Actress - Play

Debra Monk, Redwood Curtain

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1993 - Best Actress - Play

Debra Monk, Redwood Curtain


winner
Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Debra Monk, Redwood Curtain

Debra Monk Videos

Debra Monk News


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Photos: Alex Newell, Shoshana Bean, and More Perform at BROADWAY BACKWARDS

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Photos: First look at The Alcove Dinner Theatre and Bruce Jacklin & Company's PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES

A smash hit on and off-Broadway, this crowd-pleasing country-western musical features Prudie and Rhetta Cupp, from the Double Cupp Diner, singing and performing along with the talented boys from the gas station next door. Brimming with good humor, flirtation, and catchy songs that sound familiar even though they were written for the show, Pump Boys and Dinettes is a lighthearted musical with an emphasis on folksy comedy and romantic appeal. The original songs are mostly up tempo, with a few ballads sprinkled along the way to vary the pace and tone of the show. Performances are Feb 2 - Mar 2, 2024, at The Alcove Dinner Theatre, 116 South Main St., Mount Vernon, OH 43050. For tickets or more information, visit: https://tickets.alcoverestaurant.com/index.php/en/

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Photos: The Gasp Collection

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Susan Stroman to Receive 2023 Louis Auchincloss Prize From Museum of the City of New York

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Debra Monk FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Debra Monk been in?

Debra Monk has appeared on Broadway in 14 shows.

How many West End shows has Debra Monk been in?

Debra Monk has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Debra Monk been nominated for?

Debra Monk has been nominated for several awards throughout her career, including Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Curtains," Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Curtains," Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Steel Pier," Best Featured Actress - Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Steel Pier," Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Steel Pier," Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for "3 Hotels," Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Picnic," Outstanding Actress - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Redwood Curtain," Best Actress - Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Redwood Curtain," and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Redwood Curtain."

What awards has Debra Monk won?

Debra Monk has won several awards, including Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Curtains," Outstanding Lead Actress in a Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for "3 Hotels," and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Redwood Curtain."

How many shows has Debra Monk written?

Debra Monk has written 2 shows including Pump Boys and Dinettes (Composer/Lyricist), Oil City Symphony (Composer).

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