Faith Prince

Birth Place: Augusta, GA

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Prince was born in Augusta, Georgia, and raised in Lynchburg, Virginia, where she attended E.C. Glass High School, and later studied theater at the University of Cincinnati – College-Conservatory of Music. She made her Broadway debut as the Gypsy character Tessie Tura in Jerome Robbins' Broadway (1989) and followed this with a role in the ill-fated Nick & Nora.
She was established as a Broadway star with her portrayal of Miss Adelaide in the 1992 revival of Guys and Dolls, for which she won both the Tony and Drama Desk Award as Best Actress in a Musical. In 2001, Prince was once again nominated for Tony and Drama Desk Awards for her portrayal of Ella Peterson in the revival of Bells Are Ringing. She was featured in the 2008 Broadway musical A Catered Affair, for which she received Tony and Drama Desk nominations.
She appeared in a concert version of Sweeney Todd with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra in Orlando, Florida in March 2009. On April 7, 2009, she took over the role of Ursula from Heidi Blickenstaff in the Broadway musical The Little Mermaid.
She appeared in such films as The Last Dragon (1985), Dave (1993), Picture Perfect (1997), and Our Very Own (2005), among others. Her television credits include the short-lived High Society (1995); recurring roles on Spin City (1997–2000) and Huff (2004–2005), as well as guest appearances on such shows as Remington Steele, Law & Order, Monk, Frasier, House, Grey's Anatomy, Drop Dead Diva, Ugly Betty, and Happy Endings.
A live recording of her 2005 cabaret debut at Joe's Pub, at The Public Theater, entitled A Leap of Faith, was released on the DRG Records label. A second recording, titled Total Faith was recorded at the Royal Room, Palm Beach, Florida. She has participated in studio recordings of scores from Breakfast at Tiffany's and Jerry Herman's unproduced musical, Miss Spectacular.
She performs her cabaret act in various venues, such as the Orange County Performing Arts Center, California, in April 2010 and Caramoor, New York, in May 2010. Prince appeared in the concert version (and accompanying recording) of the revue Life Begins at 8:40 at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC, on March 22, 2010. She also performed the closing show in the 2002–2003 theatre season at Eisenhower Hall at West Point.
Prince played Mrs. Wilkinson in the second United States national tour of Billy Elliot the Musical, which began performances in October 2010 and ended in August 2011. In 2012, Prince worked with long-term friend Jason Graae on The Prince and the Showboy, a show which pays tribute to composer Jerry Herman (La Cage aux Folles, Hello Dolly!) who Graae described as "a survivor of the highest degree [who] lives his life as an eternal optimist." Prince and Graae won the New York Nightlife Award for outstanding musical comedy performer in January 2013.
She returned to the Broadway stage replacing Jane Lynch as Miss Hannigan in the revival of Annie beginning July 19, 2013. She then appeared as Shirley in the Broadway production of Disaster!.
She also had a recurring role in the ABC Family sitcom, Melissa & Joey, as Gloria Longo.

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Faith Prince STAGE CREDITS

[Chicago]
Lyric Opera of Chicago Production, 2020
Dorothy Brock

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Shirley

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2012
Miss Hannigan [Replacement]

[US Tour]
2nd National Tour, 2010
Mrs. Wilkinson

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2008
Aggie Hurley

[West End]
English National Opera Production, 2007
Lalume

[Regional (US)]
Regional Concert, 2005
Lorelei Lee

[New York]
Workshop, 2003
Featured Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2001
Belinda Blair

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2001
Ella Peterson

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2000
Gretta Conroy [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1998
Belle

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Anna Leonowens [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1996
May Daly / Mme. La Comtesse du Barry

[Broadway]
1994
Shirley

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1994
Marie

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1993
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1992
Miss Adelaide

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1991
Lorraine Bixby

Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1990
Trina

[New York]
Reading, 1990
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1989
Tessie

Ma

Dolores Dolores (Understudy)

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 1988
Performer

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 1988
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1986
Girls

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 1986
Performer

[Broadway]
Closed on the road, 1985
Flora Wiggins

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1982
Audrey [Replacement]

[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 1987
Performer

[New York]
Workshop, 1990
Performer

[New York]
Reading, 1995
Muzzy


Faith Prince Movies

The Last Dragon
[ 1985 ] Angela Viracco
Dave
[ 1993 ] Alice
My Father the Hero
[ 1994 ] Diana
Big Bully
[ 1996 ] Betty
Picture Perfect
[ 1997 ] Mrs. Mercer
It Had to Be You
[ 2000 ] Madelaine
Our Very Own
[ 2005 ] Athylene
Material Girls
[ 2006 ] Pam

Faith Prince TV Shows

Between the Lions
Lady Esther
Drop Dead Diva
Elaine Bingum
Huff
Kelly Knippers, Kelly Knipers, Kelly
Law & Order
Miss Farrell, Tracy Stark
Melissa & Joey
Gloria
Spin City
Claudia, Claudia Lassiter, Claudia Sachs

Faith Prince Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Faith Prince, A Catered Affair

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Faith Prince, A Catered Affair

Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Faith Prince, A Catered Affair


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Actress - Musical

Faith Prince, Bells Are Ringing

Helen Hayes Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production

Faith PrinceJames Joyce's The Dead

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Faith Prince, Bells Are Ringing

Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Faith Prince, Bells Are Ringing

Helen Hayes Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production

Faith PrinceJames Joyce's The Dead


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Actress - Musical

Faith Prince, Guys and Dolls


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1992 - Best Actress - Musical

Faith Prince, Guys and Dolls


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1992 - Best Actress - Musical

Faith Prince, Nick & Nora


winner
Tony Awards - 1992 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Faith Prince, Guys and Dolls

Drama Desk Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Actress - Musical

Faith Prince , Jerome Robbins' Broadway

Tony Awards - 1989 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Faith Prince, Jerome Robbins' Broadway

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Faith Prince FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Faith Prince been in?

Faith Prince has appeared on Broadway in 13 shows.

How many West End shows has Faith Prince been in?

Faith Prince has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Faith Prince's first West End show?

Faith Prince's first West End show was Kismet which opened in 2007

What awards has Faith Prince been nominated for?

Faith Prince has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout her career. Some of her notable nominations include Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "A Catered Affair." She was also nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for the same production. Additionally, Faith Prince received nominations for Outstanding Actress - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Bells Are Ringing" and "Guys and Dolls." She was also nominated for Best Actress - Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Guys and Dolls" and "Nick & Nora." Faith Prince's talent was recognized with nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for "James Joyce's The Dead." Furthermore, she received nominations for Outstanding Actress - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Jerome Robbins' Broadway" and a nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for the same production.

What awards has Faith Prince won?

Faith Prince has won the following awards: - Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Bells Are Ringing - Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Guys and Dolls - Best Actress - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Guys and Dolls - Best Actress - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Nick & Nora - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Guys and Dolls.

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