Mary Testa
Birth Place: Philadelphia, PA, USA
Laurie Beechman Theatre Launches STAR TO BE PROJECT to Support Emerging Artists (Apr 15, 2026)
Mary Testa Will Fill In for Jackie Hoffman in FINDING DOROTHY PARKER (Apr 13, 2026)
Tituss Burgess, Kyle Dean Massey, and Jasmine Amy Rogers Join NY Pops Gala (Apr 9, 2026)
BIO
Broadway: Wicked, Guys and Dolls, Xanadu, Chicago, 42nd St., Marie Christine, On the Town, Forum, The Rink, Marilyn, Barnum. Off-Broadway includes: Portuguese Kid, Government Inspector, First Daughter Suite, Queen of the Mist, See What I Wanna See, A New Brain. Much film and television. Twelve original cast albums. Multiple Tony, Lucille Lortel, Drama Desk, Drama League nominations and a special Drama Desk award celebrating 'Three Decades of Outstanding Work.'
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STAGE CREDITS
Movies
[ 1979 ] Teller
[ 1990 ] Joanne
[ 1995 ] Housewife
[ 1996 ] Nun
[ 1999 ] Dominatrix
[ 2001 ] Receptionist
[ 2004 ] Sister Clare
[ 2005 ] Waitress #1
[ 2007 ] Cting Director
[ 2009 ] Maria
[ 2010 ] Laundromat Gal
[ 2010 ] Maid at the Taj
[ 2012 ] Senior Center Director
[ 2013 ] Principal Rosen
[ 2014 ] Zia Maria Luisa
[ 2016 ] Barb
[ 2016 ] Nadine
[ 2018 ] Eva Greenberg
[ 2018 ] Mrs. Dragonetti
[ 2018 ] Mrs. Lipman
[ 2024 ] Nurse Nina
TV Shows
Shirley the Medium
Jack's Mother, Mom, Mother
Blue Bull Casting Director, Casting Director
Amy Ann Howard
Sophia
Nurse Nina
Awards and Nominations
Mary Testa, Oklahoma!
Mary Testa, Oklahoma!
Mary Testa, The Government Inspector
Mary Testa, First Daughter Suite
Mary Testa, First Daughter Suite
winner
Mary Testa, Queen of the Mist
Mary Testa, Queen of The Mist
Mary Testa, Queen of the Mist
Mary Testa, Xanadu
winner
Mary Testa, First Lady Suite
Mary Testa, 42nd Street
Mary Testa, 42nd Street
Mary Testa, On the Town
winner
Mary Testa, On the Town
winner
Mary Testa, From Above
Videos
Video: Mary Testa Performs 'My Stuff' From LCT3's NIGHT SIDE SONGS
by Gillian Blum - 2026-03-14 19:22:23
Video: Robin de Jesús Sings 'Miracle Song' From NIGHT SIDE SONGS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2026-02-27 16:50:51
Video: Jordon Dobson Performs 'Santa Cruz' from NIGHT SIDE SONGS at A.R.T.
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-27 15:30:20
Exclusive: Watch Mary Testa Sing 'Miss the Man' from THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-11-21 09:37:28
Video: Get a First Look at THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA at Lincoln Center Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-11-17 14:34:48
Video: Get a Sneak Peek of THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA at Lincoln Center Theater
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-10-06 15:00:20
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for OLIVER! at New York City Center
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-05-02 16:00:19
Exclusive: Listen to 'The Santa For Me' From THE BESTEST OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY EVER
by Stephi Wild - 2022-11-17 10:00:20
VIDEO: Lucy Moss Shares What it Was Like Directing RATATOUILLE: THE TIKTOK MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2021-06-15 13:24:18
VIDEO: ICYMI- Watch Broadway Unite for the SAVE BIRDLAND Fundraiser!
by Nicole Rosky - 2021-01-25 15:12:24
VIDEO: Andrea McArdle, Kerry Butler, Christopher Jackson & More Unite to Sing 'Tomorrow'
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-04-24 12:00:45
TV: Stars from HADESTOWN, MOULIN ROUGE, JAGGED LITTLE PILL & More Pick Favorite Cast Albums!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-01-26 10:01:00
TV: Stars of MOULIN ROUGE! HADESTOWN & More Celebrate Grammy Nominations!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-01-14 13:34:29
VIDEO: The Cast of OKLAHOMA! Performs 'The Farmer and the Cowman' in New 360-Degree Video
by Stephi Wild - 2019-12-10 07:20:59
TV: OKLAHOMA! Celebrates Grammy Nominations And New Vinyl Album
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-11-20 17:49:10
VIDEO: OKLAHOMA's Ali Stroker Tells Us What To Do When They Say No
by Linnae Medeiros - 2019-10-11 19:19:36
News
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2026
To commemorate the one year anniversary of the re-opening of the Laurie Beechman Theatre Tom D'Angora and Michael D'Angora are launching 'The Star to Be Project' to support emerging artists.
by Gillian Blum - Apr 13, 2026
Due to last-minute scheduling conflicts, the previously announced Jackie Hoffman will not be appearing in all performances of Finding Dorothy Parker at The Laurie Beechman Theatre this week, with three-time Tony-nominee Mary Testa filling in.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2026
Tituss Burgess, Kyle Dean Massey, and Jasmine Amy Rogers will join The New York Pops for Changed for Good: A Celebration of Stephen Schwartz at Carnegie Hall.
by Stephen Sorokoff - Apr 2, 2026
The Broadway veteran brought his comedy, music and stories to 54 Below and his show-biz friends and fans filled the club on April 1. See photos of the evening.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 1, 2026
Nominations for the 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – were announced by Amber Gray and Harvey Guillén. Check out the full list of nominees here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2026
Aisha Jackson, Telly Leung, Sherie Rene Scott will now join The New York Pops, led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, to honor Grammy, Academy, and Tony Award winning composer Stephen Schwartz at the orchestra’s 43rd Birthday Gala.
by Joey Sims - Mar 26, 2026
I entered my mini-tour of New York’s interactive theater offerings intending, fully planning, to join in as much as possible. On that front, I was about one-third successful.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2026
The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus held its annual gala fundraising benefit Harmony on Monday, March 23, 2026 at the Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street). Check out photos here!
by Gillian Blum - Mar 14, 2026
Watch Mary Testa perform 'My Stuff' from Lincoln Center Theater 3's Night Side Songs, running at LCT3's Claire Tow Theater now through March 29, 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2026
Lincoln Center Theater announced that Patrick Lazour, one of the show's writers, will step into the role of ‘Player 2, Dr. Verlaine' of the new musical Night Side Songs at LCT3's Claire Tow Theater.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026
Gingold Theatrical Group will present a one-night-only performance of Oscar Wilde's A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE on April 20 at The Players in New York City. Learn more here!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2026
Gingold Theatrical Group has announced its 2026 season lineup, featuring Oscar Wilde's A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE, CHICAGO by Maurine Dallas Watkins, and GETTING MARRIED by George Bernard Shaw. These readings will take place on Monday evenings at The Players Club in New York. Artistic Director David Staller highlights the season's focus on provocative themes and social progress. The season aims to engage audiences with thought-provoking plays that reflect GTG's commitment to diversity and transfor
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026
The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus has announced the starry lineup for Harmony, the organization’s annual gala fundraising benefit, which will be held on Monday, March 23, starting at 6:00 PM at the Edison Ballroom.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2026
Lincoln Center Theater has announced that Taylor Trensch will assume the role of Player 2, Dr. Verlaine in NIGHT SIDE SONGS at the Claire Tow Theater beginning Tuesday, March 3.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2026
Lincoln Center Theater is presenting the new musical Night Side Songs, written by duo, The Lazours who are reuniting with Lortel and Obie Award-winning director Taibi Magar. See what the critics are saying in BroadwayWorld's Review Roundup!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026
Lincoln Center Theater has released a music video of “Miracle Song,” performed by Tony Award nominee Robin de Jesús, in his first solo number ever in a musical in New York City, from the new musical Night Side Songs.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026
Michael Arden, Dane Laffrey, Hillary Blanken, and Fred Gallo will be honored with the Transporting American Theatre Award by Transport Group on April 28.
by Gillian Blum - Feb 14, 2026
Lincoln Center Theater released first-look photos of the new musical Night Side Songs, written by The Lazours who are reuniting with Lortel and Obie Award-winning director Taibi Magar.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026
The upcoming Annual Gala will feature performances by Broadway luminaries including Mandy Gonzalez, Bianca Marroquin, John Riddle, Samantha Pauly, Mary Testa, and Alysha Umphress. This star-studded event promises an unforgettable evening of entertainment.
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 5, 2026
NIGHT SIDE SONGS is about the small human connections that make up the vast tapestry of our lives. Inspired by Susan Sontag’s insight that “illness is the night side of life,” this transformative new musical brings us together to explore how song heals us and empowers our spirits. Watch in this video.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Mary Testa has appeared on Broadway in 13 shows.
Mary Testa has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Oklahoma!, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Oklahoma!, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Government Inspector, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for First Daughter Suite, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical (The Lortels) for First Daughter Suite, Special Award (Drama Desk Awards) for Queen of the Mist, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Queen of The Mist , Outstanding Lead Actress (The Lortels) for Queen of the Mist, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Xanadu, Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for First Lady Suite, Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for 42nd Street , Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for 42nd Street, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for On the Town, Performance (Obie Awards) for On the Town and Performance (Obie Awards) for From Above.
Mary Testa has won the following awards: Special Award at the Drama Desk Awards for Queen of the Mist, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for First Lady Suite, and Performance at the Obie Awards for On the Town. She also received a Performance award at the Obie Awards for From Above.
Videos