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BIO

Martha Plimpton has appeared on Broadway in The Coast of Utopia (2006), Shining City (2006), Top Girls (2007), and Pal Joey (2008). Other theatre productions include The Playboy of the Western World, A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Glass Menagerie, The Sisters Rosensweig, and Uncle Vanya. She returned to Broadway in the fall of 2014 in a revival of A Delicate Balance starring opposite Glenn Close. She also appeared in the 2011 New York Philharmonic concert production of Company as Sarah.



Television credits include The Real O'Neals, Raising Hope (Emmy nomination), and The Good Wife. Films include Hello Again, Small Town Murder Songs, and Dante's Inferno.

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STAGE CREDITS

As You Like It As You Like It
[West End]
2022
Jaques [Replacement]
Sweat Sweat
[West End]
West End Transfer Production, 2019
Tracey
A Woman of No Importance A Woman of No Importance
[Off-Broadway]
One Night Only Concert Presentation Production, 2017
Performer
A Delicate Balance A Delicate Balance
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Julia
Pal Joey Pal Joey
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2008
Gladys Bumps
Top Girls Top Girls
[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2008
Pope Joan/Angie
Cymbeline Cymbeline
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 2007
Imogen
The Coast of Utopia: Part 3 - Salvage The Coast of Utopia: Part 3 - Salvage
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Natasha Tuchkov Ogarev
The Coast of Utopia: Part 2 - Shipwreck The Coast of Utopia: Part 2 - Shipwreck
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Natasha Tuchkov
The Coast of Utopia: Part 1 - Voyage The Coast of Utopia: Part 1 - Voyage
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Varenka
Shining City Shining City
[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2006
Neasa
Sixteen Wounded Sixteen Wounded
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2004
Nora
The Haggadah
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1979
Performer

Movies

Rollover
[ 1981 ] Fewster's Older Daughter
The River Rat
[ 1984 ] Jonsy
The Goonies
[ 1985 ] Stef
The Mosquito Coast
[ 1986 ] Emily Spellgood
Shy People
[ 1987 ] Grace
Stars and Bars
[ 1988 ] Bryant
Another Woman
[ 1988 ] Laura
Running on Empty
[ 1988 ] Lorna Phillips
Silence Like Glass
[ 1989 ] Claudia Jacoby
Parenthood
[ 1989 ] Julie
Stanley & Iris
[ 1990 ] Kelly
Samantha
[ 1991 ] Samantha
Inside Monkey Zetterland
[ 1992 ] Sofie
Josh and S.A.M.
[ 1993 ] Alison
The Beans of Egypt, Maine
[ 1994 ] Earlene
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
[ 1994 ] Jane Grant
Last Summer in the Hamptons
[ 1995 ] Chloe Garfield
Beautiful Girls
[ 1996 ] Jan
I'm Not Rappaport
[ 1996 ] Laurie Campbell
I Shot Andy Warhol
[ 1996 ] Stevie
Eye of God
[ 1997 ] Ainsley DuPree
Colin Fitz Lives!
[ 1997 ] Ann
Music from Another Room
[ 1998 ] Karen
Pecker
[ 1998 ] Tina
200 Cigarettes
[ 1999 ] Monica
The Sleepy Time Gal
[ 2001 ] Rebecca
Hair High
[ 2004 ] Miss Crumbles
Marvelous
[ 2006 ] Gwen
Dante's Inferno
[ 2007 ] Celia, Lobbyist Singer, Lizzie Borden
Small Town Murder Songs
[ 2010 ] Sam
Company
[ 2011 ] Sarah
Hello Again
[ 2017 ] Ruth
Honey Bee
[ 2018 ] Louise
Frozen II
[ 2019 ] Yelena
Mass
[ 2021 ] Gail

TV Shows

How to Make It in America
Edie Weitz
Raising Hope
Virginia Chance
The Good Wife
Patti Nyholm
The Real O'Neals
Eileen O'Neal
Younger
Cheryl Sussman
The Regime
Judith Holt
Prime Target
Jane Torres

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Martha Plimpton, Pal Joey

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Martha Plimpton, Pal Joey

Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Martha Plimpton, Pal Joey

Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Martha Plimpton, Top Girls


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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2007 - Best Featured Actress in a Play

Martha Plimpton, The Coast of Utopia


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Martha Plimpton, The Coast of Utopia


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Martha Plimpton , The Coast of Utopia

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Martha Plimpton, The Coast of Utopia

The Lortels - 2002 - Outstanding Lead Actress

Martha PlimptonHobson’s Choice

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News


National Theatre Cancels First Two Previews of HERE WE ARE Photo
National Theatre Cancels First Two Previews of HERE WE ARE
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2025

The National Theatre in London has cancelled the first two preview performances of Stephen Sondheim's Here We Are. The theatre's website notes the cancellation but no reason is cited.
Is PAL JOEY Coming Back to Broadway Next Season? Photo
Is PAL JOEY Coming Back to Broadway Next Season?
by Rialto Chatter - Apr 11, 2025

A new version of Pal Joey, co-directed by Tony Goldwyn and Savion Glover, is soon casting for developmental work sessions in NYC. A version of the show was presented at New York City Center in late 2023, and has been circling a Broadway bow since 2021.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 3, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 3, 2025
by - Apr 3, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 3, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Watch Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jane Krakowski & More in HERE WE ARE Rehearsals Photo
Video: Watch Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jane Krakowski & More in HERE WE ARE Rehearsals
by Michael Major - Apr 2, 2025

Step inside rehearsals for Sondheim's Here We Are in London, starring Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jane Krakowski, Chumisa Dornford-May, Richard Fleeshman, Harry Hadden-Paton, Cameron Johnson, Martha Plimpton. and Paulo Szot. Watch the video!
Meet the Cast of GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK, Now in Previews on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK, Now in Previews on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

Good Night, and Good Luck is now in previews on Broadway,  The new play by George Clooney and Grant Heslov and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, stars Clooney in his Broadway debut. Meet the cast here!
Ke Huy Quan To Be Immortalized at TCL Chinese Theater Photo
Ke Huy Quan To Be Immortalized at TCL Chinese Theater
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 29, 2025

On Monday, February 3, at 10:30 A.M., Oscar® winner Ke Huy Quan will have his hands and feet immortalized in cement at an official ceremony at the legendary TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on Hollywood Blvd.
Edward Albee's A DELICATE BALANCE Now On Sale At Island City Stage Photo
Edward Albee's A DELICATE BALANCE Now On Sale At Island City Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2025

Tickets are selling fast for Island City Stage's milestone production of Edward Albee's Pulitzer Prize-winning play A Delicate Balance. In response to popular demand, an additional show has been added on Wednesday, February 5 at 7:30 p.m.
John Douglas Thompson To Be Honored At Red Bull Theater Benefit Photo
John Douglas Thompson To Be Honored At Red Bull Theater Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2025

Red Bull Theater has announced that John Douglas Thompson will be presented with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit.
Video: Leo Woodall and Quintessa Swindell Star in PRIME TARGET Trailer Photo
Video: Leo Woodall and Quintessa Swindell Star in PRIME TARGET Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 13, 2025

Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for the new conspiracy thriller “Prime Target,” starring Leo Woodall and Quintessa Swindell. The eight-episode series will premiere globally on Apple TV+ on January 22. Watch the trailer now!
Edward Albee's A DELICATE BALANCE Announced At Island City Stage Photo
Edward Albee's A DELICATE BALANCE Announced At Island City Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2024

Family secrets, friendship and loyalties drive the heart of Island City Stage's milestone production of Edward Albee's Pulitzer Prize-winning play A Delicate Balance, running January 16 – February 9.
Photo Special: Celebrating BC/EFA Executive Director Tom Viola Photo
Photo Special: Celebrating BC/EFA Executive Director Tom Viola
by Robert Diamond - Dec 16, 2024

All of us here at BroadwayWorld wanted to pay tribute to Tom, and to our strong partnership, by taking a look back with this photo gallery below. 
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 16, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 16, 2024
by - Dec 16, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 16, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jane Krakowski, Martha Plimpton, Paulo Szot, and More Join Sond Photo
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jane Krakowski, Martha Plimpton, Paulo Szot, and More Join Sondheim's HERE WE ARE
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2024

The National Theatre has announced further casting for their forthcoming UK premiere of Here We Are, the final musical by Stephen Sondheim with a book by Tony Award-nominee David Ives.
The West Bank Cafe & Laurie Beechman Theatre to Reopen Under New Ownership Photo
The West Bank Cafe & Laurie Beechman Theatre to Reopen Under New Ownership
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2024

The West Bank Cafe-Laurie Beechman Theatre, which was previously set to close its doors, will reopen under new management! Learn more about the campaign to save the beloved space.
Apple TV+ Sets Release Date for New Conspiracy Thriller PRIME TARGET Photo
Apple TV+ Sets Release Date for New Conspiracy Thriller PRIME TARGET
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 24, 2024

Apple TV+ has announced the premiere date for the new conspiracy thriller “Prime Target” starring SAG Award winner Leo Woodall (“The White Lotus,” “One Day”) and Quintessa Swindell (“Black Adam,” “In Treatment”).
Tracy Letts and Martha Plimpton Join EAST OF EDEN Limited Series at Netflix Photo
Tracy Letts and Martha Plimpton Join EAST OF EDEN Limited Series at Netflix
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 21, 2024

Tony winner Tracy Letts and Tony nominee Martha Plimpton have joined the cast of Netflix's upcoming East of Eden limited series starring Mike Faist and Florence Pugh. They will star alongside Ciarán Hinds, Joseph Zada, Joe Anders, Christopher Abbott, and Hoon Lee.
THE MIDLIFE MONOLOGUES Will Feature Sandra Oh, Eva Longoria, and More Photo
THE MIDLIFE MONOLOGUES Will Feature Sandra Oh, Eva Longoria, and More
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2024

A star-studded cast has boarded the upcoming docu-theater piece, The Midlife Monologues, inspired by the play The Vagina Monologues.
Kelli O'Hara to Perform at Steppenwolf Theatre in April Photo
Kelli O'Hara to Perform at Steppenwolf Theatre in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2024

Kelli O'Hara is set to perform at Steppenwolf Theatre in spring 2025. The Tony Award-winning actress will bring her Broadway talents to Chicago for two special nights. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Gingold Theatrical Group Gala Honors Lynn Ahrens and Steven Flaherty Photo
Photos: Gingold Theatrical Group Gala Honors Lynn Ahrens and Steven Flaherty
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 25, 2024

Gingold Theatrical Group recently held its 2024 Golden Shamrock Gala. The evening honored Broadway composing team Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty with the Golden Shamrock Award for their tireless work as supporters of human rights and their artistic excellence in musical theater writing. Check out photos from inside the event here!
Photos: Stars Turn Out for Gingold Group's 2024 Golden Shamrock Gala Photo
Photos: Stars Turn Out for Gingold Group's 2024 Golden Shamrock Gala
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 25, 2024

See photos from inside the Gingold Theatrical Group 2024 Golden Shamrock Gala. The evening honored Broadway composing team Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty with the Golden Shamrock Award for their tireless work as supporters of human rights and their artistic excellence in musical theater writing.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Martha Plimpton been in?

Martha Plimpton has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.

How many West End shows has Martha Plimpton been in?

Martha Plimpton has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Martha Plimpton's first West End show?

Martha Plimpton's first West End show was Sweat which opened in 2019

What awards has Martha Plimpton been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Pal Joey, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Pal Joey, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Pal Joey, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Top Girls, Best Featured Actress in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Coast of Utopia, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Coast of Utopia, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Coast of Utopia, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Coast of Utopia and Outstanding Lead Actress (The Lortels) for Hobson’s Choice.

What awards has Martha Plimpton won?

Martha Plimpton has won the following awards: Best Featured Actress in a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for The Coast of Utopia; Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for The Coast of Utopia; and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Coast of Utopia.

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