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BIO

Judy Kuhn most recently appeared on Broadway and the West End in Fiddler on the Roof. Other Bway appearances include Fun Home, She Loves Me (Tony nomination), Chess (Tony & Drama Desk nominations), Les Miserables (Tony & Drama Desk nominations). Off Broadway: Rags (Drama Desk nomination), Two Shakespearean Actors (Lincoln Center Theatre), Alan Menken & Tim Rice's King David, and The Mystery of Edwin Drood (NYSF). Most recently Judy appeared as Fosca in Stephen Sondheim & James Lapine's Passion at CSC directed by John Doyle, and The Visit by John Kander, Fred Ebb & Terrance McNally at The Williamstown Theater Festival, also directed by John Doyle. She was the singing voice of Disney's Pocahontas and has released three solo CD's.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
2025
Denise

[Off-Broadway]
NYTW Off-Broadway Production, 2025
Mami [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival Production, 2024
Ida Strauss

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Off-Broadway Revival, 2023
Mrs. Bogen

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Off-Broadway Revival, 2021
Sara Jane Moore

[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Broadway Center Stage Production at the Kennedy Center, 2019
Ethel McCormack

[West End]
London Revival at Menier Chocolate Factory, 2018
Golde

[Off-Broadway]
City Center Encores! Production, 2018
Ruth, Elizabeth

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2015
Golde [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Helen Bechdel [Replacement], Helen Bechdel

[Williamstown, MA (Regional)]
Williamstown Theatre Festival Production, 2014
Matilda Schell

[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Public Theatre Off-Broadway Production, 2013
Helen

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Off-Center Concert, 0
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Production, 2013
Fosca

[Broadway]
Return Engagement [Broadway], 2006
Fantine [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Benefit Concert, 2005
Performer, Mary Bailey

[Broadway]
Stephen Sondheim Tribute Benefit, 2005
Performer

[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2002
Fanny Brice

[Regional (US)]
Sondheim Festival Production, 2002
Fosca

[Off-Broadway]
2001
Performer

[Chicago]
World Premiere, 2000
Jo

[Off-Broadway]
1999
Performer

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Off-Off-Broadway Revival, 1998
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1998
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1998
Joan Fletcher

[Broadway]
Concert [Broadway], 1997
Michal, Performer

[Regional (US)]
Los Angeles Production, 1993
Betty Schaefer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1993
Amalia Balash

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1992
Miss Helen Burton

[West End]
Original London Production, 1989
Maria/Futura

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1988
Florence

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1987
Whore, Cosette

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1986
Bella Cohen

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1985
Citizen of Cloisterham, Alice / Miss Isabel Yearsley, Succubus (Isabel Yearsley), Alice/Isabel Yearsley, Succubae / Miss Isabel Yearsley, Edwin Drood / Miss Alice Nutting (Understudy), Rosa Bud / Miss Deirdre Peregrine (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1985
Succubus (Isabel Yearsley), Alice (Isabel Yearsley), Citizen of Cloisterham, Alice/Isabel Yearsley, Edwin Drood (Alice Nutting)/Rosa Bud (Deidre Peregrine) (Understudy)

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 1985
Performer

Movies

Pocahontas
[ 1995 ] Pocahont'singing
Day on Fire
[ 2006 ] Judy
Enchanted
[ 2007 ] Pregnant Woman with Kids
tick, tick... BOOM!
[ 2021 ] Nan

TV Shows

Law & Order
Adrienne Longmire, Beth Prentiss, Ladies' Room Witness

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2026 - Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical

Judy Kuhn, The Baker's Wife


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2026 - Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical

Judy Kuhn, The Baker's Wife

The Lortels - 2026 - Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical

Judy Kuhn, The Baker's Wife


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical

Judy Kuhn, I Can Get It For You Wholesale

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Judy Kuhn, Assassins

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Judy Kuhn, Assassins

Drama League Awards - 2015 - Distinguished Performance Award

Judy Kuhn, Fun Home

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Judy Kuhn, Fun Home

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

Judy Kuhn, Fun Home


winner
The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Judy Kuhn, Fun Home

Drama League Awards - 2013 - Distinguished Performance Award

Judy Kuhn, Passion

Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Judy Kuhn, She Loves Me

Olivier Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical

Judy Kuhn, Metropolis

Drama Desk Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Actress - Musical

Judy Kuhn, Chess

Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Judy Kuhn, Chess

Tony Awards - 1987 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Judy Kuhn, Les Misérables

Videos

News


Molly Ringwald, Bob Odenkirk, and More Will Lead ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026

Initial casting has been announced for a new production of Eric Bentley’s 1972 play, ARE YOU NOW OR  HAVE YOU EVER BEEN, directed by Tony Award-winning director Anna D. Shapiro. 
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet at the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 18, 2026

The best of the New York City theatre community gathered at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards. Stars in attendance included John Lithgow, Norbert Leo Butz, Alex Brightman, Beth Leavel, Donna McKechnie, and more. Check out photos here!
70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Winners - The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - May 17, 2026

The best of the New York City theatre community was at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, the theater award honoring excellence across all of New York City’s theatrical landscape. Check out a full list of winners here.
SCHMIGADOON! and THE LOST BOYS Lead 2026 Dorian Award Nominations
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026

GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics announced nominations for the 4th annual Dorian Theater Awards, with SCHMIGADOON! earning nine nods and THE LOST BOYS close behind with eight nominations.
The Green Room 42 to Present Tony Awards Viewing Party Hosted by Ben Cameron
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2026

The Green Room 42 will host a Tony Awards viewing party in New York City, with host Ben Cameron leading an evening of live broadcast watching, specialty cocktails, games, and celebration.
Original A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC Star D'Jamin Bartlett Will Bring NIGHTCLUB: A TRUE STORY to The Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026

D'Jamin Bartlett, original cast member of A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, and Mark Bornfield will perform NIGHTCLUB: A TRUE STORY at The Green Room 42, featuring selections from PHANTOM, LES MISÉRABLES, WEST SIDE STORY, and more.
2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards Winners- RAGTIME and SCHMIGADOON! Lead the Pack
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2026

The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town, national, and digital news publications, has just announced the winners of the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards. We have the full list.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… Will Return to The Green Room 42 in May
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026

Stephen DeAngelis will present the 196th edition of AT THIS PERFORMANCE…, spotlighting understudies from RAGTIME, BEACHES, THE WILD PARTY, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, and GODDESS at The Green Room 42.
Raúl Esparza, Norbert Leo Butz, Beth Leavel and More to Present at 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2026

The 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards is set to be the largest gathering in the organization's seven-decade history — with the most Drama Desk winners and nominees, past and present, ever assembled for the ceremony.
Photos: Ben Platt, Noah Galvin, Kara Young and More on the 2026 Lucille Lortel Awards Red Carpet
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!
2026 Lucille Lortel Awards Winners
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.
Review: 'CHANGED FOR GOOD' THE NEW YORK POPS 43RD ANNIVERSARY CONCERT at Carnegie Hall
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?
Review: THE NEW YORK POPS 43RD BIRTHDAY PARTY Was a Spectacular Celebration 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.
70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2026

Raúl Esparza and Helen J Shen will announce the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards nominations on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00AM ET. Check out the nominees so far and check back later for teh complete list.
Photos: Ben Platt, Lindsay Mendez, and More at the New York Pops Gala Honoring Stephen Schwartz
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 28, 2026

The New York Pops held their 43rd Birthday Gala, Changed for Good: A Celebration of Stephen Schwartz, at Carnegie Hall. Performers included Ben Platt, Lindsay Mendez, and more. Check out photos from the event here!
Interview: David Kuhn of CHEZ NOUS in the West Village
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 27, 2026

David Kuhn is a literary agent and one of the owners of Chez Nous, the cozy French restaurant tucked away in the famed Marlton Hotel in the West Village.
Video: Jordan Fisher Performs 'She Cries' at BROADWAY DREAM ROLES
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026

Broadway performers took the stage at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on April 20, 2026, for Broadway Dream Roles, a one-night event benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, where artists performed songs from roles they have not yet played on Broadway. Watch video of Jordan Fisher's performance of, 'She Cries,' by Jason Robert Brown.
BIT BY THE BUG Cabaret at The Green Room 42 to Benefit ALS Research
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026

Kindred Spirits Productions will present BIT BY THE BUG at The Green Room 42, a musical theatre cabaret honoring Judy Ellis and raising funds for Target ALS, featuring a cast of 13 performers.
Josh Groban Engaged to Natalie McQueen After Disneyland Proposal
by Michael Major - Apr 22, 2026

Josh Groban has shared photos form his engagement to Natalie McQueen. The couple, who first announced their relationship in 2023, took to Instagram to share the news after Groban proposed in Disneyland.
Photos/Video: BROADWAY DREAM ROLES Brings Out Lillias White, Jordan Fisher, Ali Stroker and More
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2026

Broadway Dream Roles lit up the Al Hirschfeld Theatre with performances by Jordan Fisher, Santino Fontana, Ali Stroker, and Lillias White. Check out photos and video of the event.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Judy Kuhn been in?

Judy Kuhn has appeared on Broadway in 13 shows.

How many West End shows has Judy Kuhn been in?

Judy Kuhn has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Judy Kuhn's first West End show?

Judy Kuhn's first West End show was Metropolis which opened in 1989

What awards has Judy Kuhn been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Baker's Wife, Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Baker's Wife, Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical (The Lortels) for The Baker's Wife, Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for I Can Get It For You Wholesale, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Assassins, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Assassins, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Fun Home, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Fun Home, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Fun Home, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (The Lortels) for Fun Home, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Passion, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for She Loves Me, Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Metropolis, Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Chess, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Chess and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Les Misérables.

What awards has Judy Kuhn won?

Judy Kuhn has received several awards, including Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for I Can Get It For You Wholesale. She also won Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at The Lortels for Fun Home.

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