Johanna Day

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Johanna Day BIO

Broadway: How I Learned to Drive, The Nap, Sweat (Tony nomination), You Can’t Take It With You, August: Osage County, Lombardi, Proof (Tony nomination). Theatre: Floyd’s (Guthrie), Peace for Mary Francis (New Group), Peter and Jerry (Second Stage—Drama Desk nomination) Appropriate (Signature—Obie Award, The Lilly Award), Poor Behavior (Mark Taper), Realistic Joneses (Yale), Choice (Huntington), The Rainmaker (Arena Stage—Helen Hayes Award), How I Learned to Drive (original cast, Vineyard). Television: “Madam Secretary” (5 years recurring), “For Life,” “New Amsterdam,” “The Blacklist,” “Escape at Dannemora,” “The Knick,” “The Americans,” “Masters of Sex,” “Alpha House,” “Royal Pains.” Film: What is Life Worth, The Post, Great Gilley Hopkins, How Far She Went, The Breatharian.

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Johanna Day STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Broadway Premiere, 2022
Female Greek Chorus

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Original Broadway Production, 2018
Stella Spokes

[Off-Broadway]
The New Group World Premeire, 2018
Franny

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Tracey

[Off-Broadway]
New York Premiere at the Public Theater, 2016
Tracey

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Mrs. Kirby

[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Company Production, 2014
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Vineyard Theatre Production, 2010
Intercom

Female Doctor

Aunt

[Off-Broadway]
StageFARM Production, 2010
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Woman with Pram (Four Benches) / Lady Friend (Debate)

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Ann

[Off-Broadway]
2006
Kit

[Off-Broadway]
2002
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2002
Io

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2000
Claire

[Off-Broadway]
2000
Claire

[Off-Broadway]
1998
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1997
Female Greek Chorus

[Off-Broadway]
1996
Emily

[Off-Broadway]
1994
Big Jane


Johanna Day Movies

[2000]Unbreakable Saleswoman

[2015]True Story Beth Tickler

[2015]The Great Gilly Hopkins Principal Maynard

[2015]Train Baby The Nurse

[2017]The Post Ann Buchwald

[2020]Save Yourselves! Judy

[2020]Worth Ruth


Johanna Day TV Shows

For Life Andrea Kayser

Judging Amy Susie McCarty Lowe, Susie McCarty

Law & Order Judge Nancy Roth

Madam Secretary Admiral Ellen Hill

The Knick Eunice Showalter

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Vineyard Theatre Partners With The League Of Livestream Theater For WorldWide Live Stream Of John J. Caswell, Jr.'s SCENE PARTNERS

Sarah Stern, Artistic Director and Suzanne Appel, Managing Director of Vineyard Theatre, have announced that, in partnership with The League Of Live Stream Theater (LOLST), the final four performances of Scene Partners will be streamed worldwide on December 15 at 7:00 PM ET, December 16 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM ET and December 17 at 2:00 PM ET.

Review Roundup: SCENE PARTNERS, Starring Dianne Wiest

Vineyard Theatre just celebrated opening night of the world premiere of Scene Partners by John J. Caswell, Jr., directed by Tony Award winner Rachel Chavkin. Let see what the critics had to say!

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of SCENE PARTNERS at The Vineyard Theatre Starring Dianne Wiest and More!

Vineyard Theatre's world premiere of Scene Partners by John J. Caswell, Jr. (Wet Brain), directed by Tony Award winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown) opened on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, and Broadway World was there to capture the festivities. Check out photos here!

Jeff Cohen's SQUEAKY Will Receive Developmental Readings This Month

As part of its new Building the Box Developmental Reading Series, Out of the Box Theatrics will present readings of SQUEAKY, a poignant autobiographical comedy by Drama Desk Award winner Jeff Cohen.

SCENE PARTNERS Extended for Two Weeks at Vineyard Theatre

Vineyard Theatre will present a two-week extension for the world premiere of Scene Partners by John J. Caswell, Jr. (Wet Brain), directed by Tony Award winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown).

Eric Berryman, Johanna Day & More Join SCENE PARTNERS World Premiere at Vineyard Theatre

Discover the latest additions to the cast of 'Scene Partners' at the Vineyard Theatre. Learn more about the exciting world premiere production and stay up-to-date with the latest news.

Bill Irwin and Jacob Ming-Trent to Join Eden Espinosa & More at WTF Cabaret

Don't miss the incredible lineup featuring Bill Irwin and Jacob Ming-Trent, joining Eden Espinosa and more at the highly anticipated WTF Cabaret. Prepare to be amazed by the extraordinary performances and talent on display.

Eden Espinosa, Alison Pill, Asmeret Ghebremichael & More Join Williamstown Theatre Festival Programming

Williamstown Theatre Festival has revealed the lineup for the WTF Cabaret, a cabaret series curated in partnership with Tony Award nominee and Festival mainstay Christopher Fitzgerald. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Amber Iman, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Annie Golden & More to be Featured in Williamstown Theatre Festival Readings

Amber Iman, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Annie Golden and more will be featured in Williamstown Theatre Festival's Fridays@3 reading series.

Felicity Huffman & William H. Macy to Star in THE GUYS at Theatre Aspen

Emmy Award winners Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy will star in Theatre Aspen’s production of Anne Nelson’s The Guys. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Tony Shalhoub & Johanna Day Will Lead Reading of Rob Sedgwick's PLEASE LEAVE

Rob Sedgwick and Tony Award-Winning Actor Anthony Crivello have announced that they will present a private industry reading of Mr. Sedgwick's new play Please Leave. Directed by Bob Balaban, the reading will feature Emmy and Tony Award-Winning actor Tony Shalhoub, David Rasche, Clark Johnson, and Tony Award-Nominee Johanna Day. 

Interview: Heather Alicia Simms Chats About the Premiere of DES MOINES

Des Moines is the final play written by the late Denis Johnson, a legendary author, and playwright, and recently opened at Polonsky Shakespeare Center in Brooklyn. We spoke with Heather Alicia Simms, who plays Mrs. Drinkwater, about what it's like to be in this show, the challenges that came up, and why it's important that this play is out right now.

DES MOINES Starring Michael Shannon & More Extends at TFANA

Theatre for a New Audience has announced the extension of the Off-Broadway premiere of Denis Johnson’s Des Moines. The final play from the late author now runs through January 8, 2023 (extended from an original closing date of January 1).

Review Roundup: DES MOINES Opens Off-Broadway!

Critics have weighed in on DES MOINES, written by the late Denis Johnson and directed by Arin Arbus. The play, starring Michael Shannon, Hari Nef, Johanna Day, and more, opened December 16th at Theatre For A New Audience and runs through January 1st.

DES MOINES Starring Michael Shannon & More Announces New Preview & Opening Dates

Theatre for a New Audience has announced new preview, press, and opening dates for Denis Johnson’s Des Moines. Due to the detection of Covid within the Des Moines company, performances November 29 – December 3 have been canceled, with the production now beginning December 4.

Preview Performances of DES MOINES at Theatre for a New Audience Rescheduled to Due Covid

Due to Covid cases within the company, Theatre for a New Audience is canceling five preview performances of the Off-Broadway premiere of iconic American writer Denis Johnson's Des Moines, directed by Arin Arbus and featuring Johanna Day, Arliss Howard, Hari Nef, Michael Shannon, and Heather Alicia Simms.

Michael Shannon, Johanna Day, Hari Nef & More to Star in DES MOINES Off-Broadway Premiere at TFANA

Theatre for a New Audience will present Denis Johnson’s Des Moines, the final play from the late author, and the first play by Johnson TFANA has staged, November 29, 2022–January 1, 2023, at Polonsky Shakespeare Center.

DreamWrights Center For Community Arts Presents THE 39 STEPS

DreamWrights Center for Community Arts presents the thrilling and hysterical who-dun-it mystery comedy The 39 Steps. On stage for just one weekend, opening on October 28th through the 30th - this is one Halloween treat not to pass on.

Theatre Aspen Announces Solo Flights Project Advancement Fund Recipients

Theatre Aspen (Jed Bernstein, Producing Director) announced that Avaaz by Michael Shayan and Sally: A Solo Play by Sandra Seaton have received grants from the Solo Flights Project Advancement Fund. Each playwright, whose work was just presented at the 2022 Solo Flights Festival, will receive a $10,000 grant to support their piece's further development.

Theatre Aspen Grant Program Established to Support Solo Flights Festival

Theatre Aspen announced that, beginning this season, $10,000 grants will be awarded to two of the Solo Flights selections, to support their further development, underwritten by Rachel and Rick Klausner.

Johanna Day FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Johanna Day's next show will be How I Learned to Drive which opens on 4/19/2022 on Broadway.

Johanna Day has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

Johanna Day has not appeared in the West End.

Johanna Day has been nominated for several awards throughout her career. These include Special Achievement Awards from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "How I Learned to Drive," a Distinguished Performance Award from the Drama League Awards for "Sweat," Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Sweat," Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play from The Lortels for "Sweat," Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play from the Tony Awards for "Sweat," Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Play from the Helen Hayes Awards for "Good People," Performance from the Obie Awards for "Appropriate," Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play from the Drama Desk Awards for "Peter and Jerry," Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Play from the Helen Hayes Awards for "The Rainmaker," Outstanding Featured Actress from The Lortels for "Proof," and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play from the Tony Awards for "Proof."

Johanna Day has won Special Achievement Awards from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "How I Learned to Drive," a Performance award from the Obie Awards for "Appropriate," and an Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Play award from the Helen Hayes Awards for "The Rainmaker."

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