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BIO

Broadway: Jackie: An American Life (Theatre World Award), A Day in the Death of Joe Egg, Old Acquaintance (Drama League Award nomination), Arcadia, The Columnist, Carousel (Equity’s Richard Seff Award). Off-Broadway/Regional: Aristocrats (Drama Desk Award nomination), Psychopathia Sexualis, Defiance (Drama Desk Award nomination), Hamlet (Delacorte Theater), Salome, Betrayal (The Actors Studio), City of Conversation (Arena Stage; Helen Hayes Award nomination), The Pentagon Papers (China tour), Sweet Bird of Youth (Williamstown Theatre Festival), Second Mrs. Wilson (Long Wharf), A Second of Pleasure (59E59), AdA (La Mama). Television: “Veep” (Screen Actors Guild Award), “Shades of Blue,” “Gossip Girl,” Margo on “As the World Turns,” “Now and Again,” “Leg Work,” “Sibs,” “The Wright Verdicts,” Hallmark’s “Three Wise Men” Series, “Time to Say Goodbye?”, “Hit and Run,” “Law and Order,” “Law and Order: SVU,” “Chicago Med,” “Chicago Hope,” and “Blue Bloods.” Select Film: Independence Day, First Daughter, The Missing Person, Something Wild, and Unfaithful.

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STAGE CREDITS

The Balusters
[Broadway]
2026
Ruth Ackerman
The Perplexed The Perplexed
[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Of-Broadway Premiere, 2020
Evy Arlen-Stahl
Carousel Carousel
[Broadway]
2018 Broadway Revival, 2018
Mrs. Mullin
Taking Care of Baby Taking Care of Baby
[Off-Broadway]
MTC Production & U.S. Premiere, 2013
Performer
The Columnist The Columnist
[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2012
Susan Alsop
Arcadia Arcadia
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2011
Lady Croom
Love, Loss, and What I Wore Love, Loss, and What I Wore
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2009
Performer [Replacement]
Hamlet
[Off-Broadway]
2008
Queen Gertrude
Old Acquaintance Old Acquaintance
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2007
Katherine Markham
The 24 Hour Plays 2005
[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2005
Alice
Triptych
[Off-Broadway]
2004
The Wife (Pauline)
A Day in the Death of Joe Egg A Day in the Death of Joe Egg
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2003
Pam
Temporary Help
[Off-Broadway]
2002
Faye Streber
Speaking in Tongues
[Off-Broadway]
2001
Sonja/Sarah
Jackie
[Broadway]
1997
Jacqueline Kennedy
Psychopathia Sexualis
[Off-Broadway]
1997
Ellie
Sight Unseen
[Off-Broadway]
1992
Patricia [Replacement]
Aristocrats
[Off-Broadway]
1989
Alice

Movies

Pretty in Pink
[ 1986 ] English Teacher
Something Wild
[ 1986 ] Irene
Like Father Like Son
[ 1987 ] Ginnie Armbruster
Three Men and a Baby
[ 1987 ] Rebecca
True Believer
[ 1989 ] Kitty Greer
Martians Go Home
[ 1989 ] Sara Brody
The Butcher's Wife
[ 1991 ] Robyn Graves
Amos & Andrew
[ 1993 ] Judy Gillman
Independence Day
[ 1996 ] Constance Spano
Milk & Money
[ 1996 ] Lorraine
The Devil's Own
[ 1997 ] Sheila O Meara
The Adventures of Sebastian Cole
[ 1998 ] Joan Cole
Blue Car
[ 2002 ] Diane
Unfaithful
[ 2002 ] Sally
First Daughter
[ 2004 ] Melanie Mackenzie
A Broken Sole
[ 2006 ] Nan
iMurders
[ 2008 ] Carol Uberoth
Deception
[ 2008 ] Ms. Pomerantz
The Missing Person
[ 2009 ] Lana
Camilla Dickinson
[ 2012 ] Mona Rowan
Backwards
[ 2012 ] Mrs. Brooks
Kelly & Cal
[ 2014 ] Janice, Calvin's Mother
Are You Joking?
[ 2014 ] Linda Schwartz
Stealing Chanel
[ 2015 ] Constance Borden
Equity
[ 2016 ] Attorney Cahn
Tramps
[ 2016 ] Evelyn
The Broken Ones
[ 2017 ] Janet Kelly
Virtue
[ 2020 ] Gail
The Road to Galena
[ 2022 ] Margaret Kenney
Three Wiser Men and a Boy
[ 2024 ] Barbara

TV Shows

As the World Turns
Margo Montgomery, Margo Hughes
Foley Square
Asst. D.A. Alex Harrigan
Gossip Girl
Eleanor Waldorf
Now and Again
Lisa Wiseman
Shades of Blue
Linda Wozniak
Sibs
Audie Ruscio
Veep
Jane McCabe

Awards and Nominations


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1998 - Performance

Margaret Colin, Jackie

Drama Desk Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play

Margaret Colin, Aristocrats

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Photos: Tom Hanks Visits JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE and THE BALUSTERS Photo
Photos: Tom Hanks Visits JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE and THE BALUSTERS
by Bruce Glikas - May 8, 2026

Tom Hanks recently paid a visit to two Broadway productions, Joe Turner's Come and Gone and The Balusters. The actor, who was last seen on stage in This World of Tomorrow in 2025, posed with cast members at both shows. Check out photos here!
Photos: Annette Bening and Ella Beatty Visit THE BALUSTERS Photo
Photos: Annette Bening and Ella Beatty Visit THE BALUSTERS
by Bruce Glikas - May 8, 2026

Annette Bening and Ella Beatty recently paid a visit to The Balusters, which is now playing on Broadway at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The pair posed with the cast backstage after the performance. Check out the photos here!
Video: Watch a Scene from THE BALUSTERS on Broadway Photo
Video: Watch a Scene from THE BALUSTERS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2026

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, The Balusters has extended for an additional two weeks and will now run through Sunday, June 7 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Watch a scene from the new play in this video!
THE BALUSTERS Extends Broadway Run Through June Photo
THE BALUSTERS Extends Broadway Run Through June
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026

Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of THE BALUSTERS, the Drama League and Outer Critics Circle-nominated play by David Lindsay-Abaire and directed by Kenny Leon, has extended its run at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.
Video: Anika Noni Rose Praises Diverse Perspectives in THE BALUSTERS: 'We Are Running Photo
Video: Anika Noni Rose Praises Diverse Perspectives in THE BALUSTERS: 'We Are Running the Gamut'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 28, 2026

Tony Award-winner Anika Noni Rose is back on Broadway in The Balusters, a new play by David Lindsay-Abaire. The performer is also releasing a new children's book this September, and spoke about both projects on TODAY. Watch her interview.
Video: Go Inside Opening Night of THE BALUSTERS on Broadway Photo
Video: Go Inside Opening Night of THE BALUSTERS on Broadway
by Luka Vonier - Apr 27, 2026

The world premiere of The Balusters, a new play by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon, officially opened at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Watch in this video as the whole cast and creative team celebrate the special night!
Edward Allan Baker's DOLORES to be Presented at Under St. Marks Theater Photo
Edward Allan Baker's DOLORES to be Presented at Under St. Marks Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2026

Dolores, Edward Allan Baker's two-hander about working-class sisters confronting abuse and shared trauma, will be presented at Under St. Marks in New York City, starring Sinead Hogan and Coralie Bradnam.
Photos: THE BALUSTERS Cast Takes Opening Night Bows Photo
Photos: THE BALUSTERS Cast Takes Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 22, 2026

The world premiere of The Balusters, a new play by David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Kenny Leon, is now open at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
Review Roundup: THE BALUSTERS Opens On Broadway Starring Anika Noni Rose, Richard Tho Photo
Review Roundup: THE BALUSTERS Opens On Broadway Starring Anika Noni Rose, Richard Thomas and More
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2026

The critics are weighing-in on the world premiere of The Balusters, a new play by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon. Read the reviews and learn more about this new comedy now at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre in our review roundup!
Photos: Anika Noni Rose, Richard Thomas and More in THE BALUSTERS Photo
Photos: Anika Noni Rose, Richard Thomas and More in THE BALUSTERS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2026

You can now get a first look at production photos for the world premiere of The Balusters, a new play by David Lindsay-Abaire and directed by Kenny Leon, now in previews at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.
Meet the Cast of THE BALUSTERS, Now Playing on Broadway! Photo
Meet the Cast of THE BALUSTERS, Now Playing on Broadway!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026

Performances are now underway for Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of The Balusters, a new play by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon. Meet the cast of The Balusters here!
Photos: First Look at THE BALUSTERS Broadway Marquee Photo
Photos: First Look at THE BALUSTERS Broadway Marquee
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 27, 2026

Manhattan Theatre Club will soon present the world premiere of THE BALUSTERS, a new play by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon. Check out photos of the new Broadway marquee here.
Photos: THE BALUSTERS In Rehearsal Starring Anika Noni Rose, Marylouise Burke and Mor Photo
Photos: THE BALUSTERS In Rehearsal Starring Anika Noni Rose, Marylouise Burke and More
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2026

Manhattan Theatre Club has released rehearsal photos for The Balusters, a new play by David Lindsay-Abaire. Directed by Kenny Leon, the production will begin previews at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The cast includes Marylouise Burke and Anika Noni Rose.
Photos: In Rehearsals with the Cast of THE BALUSTERS on Broadway Photo
Photos: In Rehearsals with the Cast of THE BALUSTERS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 24, 2026

Rehearsals are officially underway for Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of The Balusters, a new play by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon. Check out photos of the cast in rehearsals here.
Video: Meet the Broadway Ensemble at the Heart of THE BALUSTERS Photo
Video: Meet the Broadway Ensemble at the Heart of THE BALUSTERS
by Luka Vonier - Mar 9, 2026

The Balusters is coming to Broadway! David Lindsay-Abaire’s new play is being presented by Manhattan Theatre Club. Watch in this video as the full company chats more about what audiences can expect.
Photos: The Cast of MTC's THE BALUSTERS Meet the Press Photo
Photos: The Cast of MTC's THE BALUSTERS Meet the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 2, 2026

The cast of the upcoming Broadway production of David Lindsay-Abaire’s The Balusters recently met the press. Check out photos and learn more about the production here!
Anika Noni Rose Replaces Renée Elise Goldsberry in THE BALUSTERS on Broadway Photo
Anika Noni Rose Replaces Renée Elise Goldsberry in THE BALUSTERS on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2026

Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose will replace previously announced Renée Elise Goldsberry in the upcoming Broadway production of David Lindsay-Abaire’s The Balusters.
Kayli Carter, Michael Esper, Ricardo Chavira, and More Join THE BALUSTERS on Broadway Photo
Kayli Carter, Michael Esper, Ricardo Chavira, and More Join THE BALUSTERS on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced complete casting for the world premiere of The Balusters, by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon.
Video: Renée Elise Goldsberry Talks Returning to Broadway in THE BALUSTERS Photo
Video: Renée Elise Goldsberry Talks Returning to Broadway in THE BALUSTERS
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 17, 2025

On The Jennifer Hudson Show, Tony Award winner Renée Elise Goldsberry shared her excitement for returning to Broadway in The Balusters next Spring. Check out the interview now.
Photos: Anna Chlumsky, Julia Lester and More on the QUEENS Red Carpet Photo
Photos: Anna Chlumsky, Julia Lester and More on the QUEENS Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 6, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the Off-Broadway production of Queens, by Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok, and directed by Trip Cullman. See photos of the company on the red carpet.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Margaret Colin been in?

Margaret Colin has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.

How many West End shows has Margaret Colin been in?

Margaret Colin has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Margaret Colin been nominated for?

Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Jackie and Outstanding Featured Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Aristocrats.

What awards has Margaret Colin won?

Margaret Colin has won a Theatre World Award for her performance as Jackie.

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