Maria Friedman
Maria Friedman is an English actress and director of stage and screen, best known for her work in musical theatre. She is an Eight-time Olivier Award nominee, winning three.
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BIO
Maria Friedman is an English actress and director of stage and screen, best known for her work in musical theatre. She is an Eight-time Olivier Award nominee, winning three. Her first win was for her 1994 one-woman show, By Special Arrangement. She has also twice won Best Actress in a Musical for the original London productions of Passion and Ragtime. She is more recently known for her role as Elaine Peacock in EastEnders. She also made an appearance as the narrator in the 1999 straight to video version of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
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(Back Row L-R) Director Maria Friedman, Jamila Sabares-Klemm, Katie Rose Clarke, Reg Rogers, Talia Robinson, Evan Alexander Smith, Daniel Radcliffe, Lindsay Mendez, David Purdy, Gemma Baird, Corey Mach
(Front Row L-R) Jacob Keith Watson, Brian Sears, Vishal Vaidya and Koray Tahran
From: Photos: Daniel Radcliffe, Lindsay Mendez, and More at the MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG NYC Film Premiere
(Back Row L-R) Director Maria Friedman, Jamila Sabares-Klemm, Katie Rose Clarke, Reg Rogers, Talia Robinson, Evan Alexander Smith, Daniel Radcliffe, Lindsay Mendez, David Purdy, Gemma Baird, Corey Mach
(Front Row L-R) Jacob Keith Watson, Brian Sears, Vishal Vaidya and Koray Tahran
From: Photos: Daniel Radcliffe, Lindsay Mendez, and More at the MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG NYC Film Premiere
STAGE CREDITS
Productions
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Awards and Nominations
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Maria Friedman, Merrily We Roll Along
Maria Friedman, Merrily We Roll Along
Maria Friedman, Merrily We Roll Along
Maria Friedman, Merrily We Roll Along
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Maria Friedman, The Woman in White
Maria Friedman, The Woman In White
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Maria Friedman, Ragtime
Maria Friedman, Chicago
Maria Friedman, Lady In The Dark
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Maria Friedman, Passion
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Maria Friedman
Maria Friedman, Sunday In The Park With George
Videos
Video: ‘Great Adventure’ From KIMBERLY AKIMBO European Premiere at the Hampstead Theatre
by Stephi Wild - 2026-09-02 07:13:09
Video: Inside the Sitzprobe for KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Hampstead Theatre
by Rachel Stone - 2026-08-27 10:05:28
Video: PRACTICAL MAGIC 2 Trailer Debuts with Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-06-24 12:45:01
Video/Photos: Sandra Bullock & Nicole Kidman in PRACTICAL MAGIC 2 Teaser
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-20 12:27:05
Video: Jonathan Groff and Katie Rose Clarke Star in Clip From MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Film
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-30 12:59:54
Video: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Stars Recall Onstage Mishaps and Line Flubs on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-25 10:18:01
Video: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Stars Talk New Film Version on TODAY
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-24 12:09:16
Video: Watch the Trailer for Broadway's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Film; Tickets Now on Sale
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-16 10:12:06
Video: Watch Donny Osmond as the Pharaoh in JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
by Michael Major - 2024-12-13 10:31:39
Video: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Cast Performs 'Old Friends' on THE LATE SHOW
by Stephi Wild - 2024-05-21 07:04:56
Video: Watch Jonathan Groff Sing 'Growing Up' in MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-05-15 15:51:42
Video: Watch Daniel Radcliffe Sing Sondheim's Ultimate Patter Song from MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-04-12 16:31:46
Video: Jonathan Groff Talks MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, Barbra Streisand, and More!
by Stephi Wild - 2024-04-02 07:20:05
Video: Meryl Streep and Martin Short Visit MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-03-17 14:31:10
Video: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Cast Talkback at Rooftop Writers Initiative
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-03-10 12:51:29
Video: Watch Maria Friedman Sing Sondheim in Rehearsals for LEGACY
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-02-27 16:50:36
News
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2026
The European premiere of the Tony-winning musical starring Maria Friedman will run an additional week at Hampstead Theatre in London following strong audience and critical response.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2026
Pitlochry Festival Theatre announced the complete cast for MY FAIR LADY, directed by Maria Friedman, featuring Alan Cumming as Professor Henry Higgins and Verity Power as Eliza Doolittle.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2026
Director Richard Linklater has provided an update on the film adaptation of Merrily We Roll Along, which will be filmed over 20 years, sharing that the fourth section, out of nine total, will begin filming soon. Learn more here!
by - Sep 24, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 24, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2026
You can now check out the trailer for the European Premiere of Kimberly Akimbo – the Tony Award-winning musical with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori at Hampstead Theatre.
by Michael Gioia - Sep 23, 2026
Maria Friedman may be starring in the UK premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical 'Kimberly Akimbo,' but she feels musicals aren’t appreciated there as much as they are in the United States.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2026
Orange Tree Theatre revealed the full cast for CRANFORD, an adaptation of Elizabeth Gaskell's novel by Lin Coghlan and Shaun McKenna, directed by Josh Roche and starring Tamsin Greig.
by Katie Kirkpatrick - Sep 10, 2026
Hampstead Theatre is not your typical destination for the UK premiere of a Tony-winning musical - but then Kimberly Akimbo is far from your typical musical. More interested in nuanced characters and complex feelings than tap numbers and top Cs, this deeply moving story of a teenage girl quite literally running out of time is refreshing and full of heart.
by - Sep 9, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 9, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026
Verity Power will play Eliza Doolittle opposite Alan Cumming's Professor Higgins in a new chamber production of MY FAIR LADY, directed by Maria Friedman, running November 21 through December 31 at Pitlochry Festival Theatre.
by Aidan O'Connor - Sep 3, 2026
Merrily We Roll Along tackles these behemoth existentialisms at a granular level in the lives of three old friends. It’s one of those shows that leaves you with something to ponder for days after the lights come up. In Signature Theatre’s hands, Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s masterpiece is more intricate than ever before.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Ahead of the official opening night, Hampstead Theatre has released all new production photos for the European Premiere of Kimberly Akimbo. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026
Hampstead Theatre has released a new video, giving audiences a first listen to ‘Great Adventure’ from the European premiere of Kimberly Akimbo ahead of its official opening. Check out the video here!
by Rachel Stone - Aug 30, 2026
Watch Maria Friedman and Alice Fearn break down each video song from Kimberly Akimbo, discussing 'Better' and 'This Time' with the creative team.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 28, 2026
Gracie Lawrence and Jonathan Groff reimagine a song from their Tony-nominated JUST IN TIME performances for LAWRENCE's new single, part of the band's upcoming EP OFFICE PARTY.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 27, 2026
Hampstead Theatre has shared a sneak peek from the sitzprobe for its UK premiere production of Kimberly Akimbo, ahead of the musical's opening this week. Watch in this video!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 10, 2026
You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for Kimberly Akimbo ahead of its UK premiere at Hampstead Theatre. Michael Longhurst’s new production of the Tony Award-winning musical will begin previews in August.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 24, 2026
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are together again in a new trailer for Practical Magic 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the Warner Bros. favorite. Check it out now.
by R. Scott Reedy - Jun 21, 2026
What did our critic think of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG at Sullivan Rep?
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026
Tom Stoppard's Jumpers will be revived at Hampstead Theatre later this year, alongside the premieres of three new plays. Learn more about the lineup here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Maria Friedman has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
Maria Friedman has appeared on London's West End in 13 shows.
Maria Friedman's first West End show was Oklahoma! which opened in 1980
Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama League Awards) for Merrily We Roll Along, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Merrily We Roll Along, Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Merrily We Roll Along, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Merrily We Roll Along, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for The Woman in White, Best Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for The Woman In White, Best Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Ragtime , Best Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Chicago , Best Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Lady In The Dark, Best Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Passion , Best Entertainment (Olivier Awards) and Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Sunday In The Park With George.
Maria Friedman has won Outstanding Direction of a Musical at the Drama League Awards for Merrily We Roll Along. She received the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for The Woman in White. Friedman earned Best Actress in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for Ragtime and again at the Olivier Awards for Passion. Additionally, she won the Best Entertainment award at the Olivier Awards.
