Nancy Opel
Review Roundup: Michael Cerveris Stars in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Perelman Performing Arts Center (Dec 4, 2025)
Photos: Michael Cerveris, Julia Knitel and More in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at PAC NYC (Dec 1, 2025)
Video: In Rehearsals with the Cast of A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Nov 3, 2025)
BIO
Broadway: A Christmas Carol, Wicked, Beautiful: The Carol King Musical, Honeymoon in Vegas, Cinderella, Memphis, Gypsy, Fiddler on the Roof, Urinetown, Triumph of Love, Anything Goes, Sunday in the Park With George, Evita, others. She starred in the world premiere of Taylor Mac's play, Hir, at the Magic Theatre in San Francisco. Recently she appeared in the Barrington Stage production of On The Town and Washington D.C. audiences saw her as Dolly Levi in Hello, Dolly! at Ford's Theatre. She played Huey Calhoun's mama in Memphis on Broadway, and Melvin Ferd's mama/evil mayor Babs Belgoody in The Toxic Avenger Off-Broadway and at Houston's Alley Theatre. Other Broadway credits include Gypsy with Patti LuPone at City Center, Fiddler on the Roof, Urinetown (Tony nomination, Best Actress in a Musical), Triumph of Love, the Lincoln Center revival of Anything Goes, the original Sunday in the Park with George, and many others. She has originated roles in a number of David Ives plays in All in the Timing, Mere Mortals, and Polish Joke (Drama Desk and Lortel nominations). Other favorite roles include the title role in The Drowsy Chaperone (national tour) and her serio-comic turn in My Deah (Obie Award). On television, she has appeared on "The Big C" all the "Law and Orders," "Flight of the Conchords," "All My Children," and others. In her spare time, she knits sweaters for her poodle.
Photos
Harvey Fierstein with Danny Burstein, Robert Cuccioli, Jason Danieley, Rob Fisher, Jessica Hecht, Judy Kuhn, Nancy Opel, David Rockwell, Alan Schmuckler, Elena Shaddow, Jenn Gambatese, Alexandra Silber and Karen Ziemba
From: Photos: Go Inside the SHELDON HARNICK MEMORIAL CELEBRATION
Harvey Fierstein with Danny Burstein, Robert Cuccioli, Jason Danieley, Rob Fisher, Jessica Hecht, Judy Kuhn, Jenn Gambatese, Nancy Opel, David Rockwell, Alan Schmuckler, Elena Shaddow, Alexandra Silber and Karen Ziemba
From: Photos: Go Inside the SHELDON HARNICK MEMORIAL CELEBRATION
(back row): Jodie Moore, Travis Artz, Adi Roy, Bradley Dean, Nancy Opel, Rachel Klein;(middle row): Paul Gordon, Gabriella McSwain , Brittany Nicole Williams, Marissa Rose; (front row)
From: Photos: Meet The Company Of THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO HEATHER Starring Nancy Opel, Travis Artz & More
(back row): Travis Artz, Adi Roy, Bradley Dean, Nancy Opel;(middle row): Gabriella McSwain, Brittany Nicole Williams, Marissa Rose; (front row): Bryson Jacobi Jackson, Gabriella Green
From: Photos: Meet The Company Of THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO HEATHER Starring Nancy Opel, Travis Artz & More
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STAGE CREDITS
Awards and Nominations
Nancy Opel, Honeymoon in Vegas
Nancy OpelHello, Dolly!
Nancy Opel, The Toxic Avenger
Nancy Opel, The Toxic Avenger
Nancy Opel , The Toxic Avenger
winner
Nancy OpelMy Deah
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Nancy Opel, Polish Joke
Nancy Opel, Polish Joke
Nancy Opel, Urinetown The Musical
Videos
Video: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, SHE LOVES ME Lyricist Sheldon Harnick Celebrated At Star-Studded Memorial
by A.A. Cristi - 2023-11-10 17:55:16
Video: Cast of INTO THE WOODS Talks Opening Night in Los Angeles
by Alan Henry - 2023-07-03 11:01:07
Video: Watch Joaquina Kalukango Perform 'Last Midnight' in INTO THE WOODS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-12-29 12:34:05
VIDEO: INTO THE WOODS Cast Struts the Red Carpet on Opening Night
by Red Carpet - 2022-07-11 11:58:11
VIDEO: Watch the First Curtain Call at INTO THE WOODS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2022-06-29 09:49:47
VIDEO: Watch Bonnie Milligan, Christy Altomare, Jason Gotay & More in Highlights from New City Music Theatre's SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD
by Nicole Rosky - 2021-09-07 15:26:15
Broadway Rewind: Rob McClure Sings 'I Love Betsy' and More from HONEYMOON IN VEGAS
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - 2020-11-18 16:20:47
VIDEO: Watch Julia Murney, Drew Gehling & More in Scenes from ASSASSINS
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-11-02 18:19:25
Broadway Rewind: EXIT THE KING Makes an Entrance on Broadway in 2009
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-04-12 16:31:00
VIDEO: Ashely Parker Angel, Kyle Dean Massey & More Channel Their Inner Boy Band in WICKED's Latest Out Of Oz Installment
by Nicole Rosky - 2019-01-22 14:18:08
VIDEO: On This Day, September 20- Run, Freedom, Run! URINETOWN Opens On Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-09-20 16:36:06
TV: Watch Highlights of Bebe Neuwirth, Carolee Carmello, Vanessa Williams & More in the Encores! HEY, LOOK ME OVER!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-02-07 12:37:27
TV: Vanessa Williams & Company Push De Button in Rehearsals for Encores! HEY, LOOK ME OVER!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-02-01 10:01:16
TV: Hey, Look This Over! Vanessa Williams, Carolee Carmello, Bebe Neuwirth & More Get Ready to Kick Off the Encores! Season
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-01-31 10:32:55
TV: Watch a Sneak Peek of Carolee Carmello in Encores! HEY, LOOK ME OVER!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-01-30 13:44:12
VIDEO: On This Day, August 27- Run, Freedom, Run! URINETOWN Begins Broadway Previews
by A.A. Cristi - 2017-08-27 00:01:00
TV: Watch Highlights of Nancy Opel in CURVY WIDOW Off-Broadway
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2017-08-10 14:26:39
News
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2025
A Christmas Carol opens tonight at the Perelman Performing Arts Center. Matthew Warchus’ production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic, adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne stars Tony-winner Michael Cerveris as Scrooge. Read the reviews!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025
A Christmas Carol has begun performances at the Perelman Performing Arts Center. You can now get a first look at George Abud, Julia Knitel and more in the production.
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 3, 2025
New York City is about to get a little bit merrier with the arrival of A Christmas Carol- Matthew Warchus’ production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic, adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne. Watch in this video as the cast gets in the holiday spirit in the rehearsal room!
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 30, 2025
Next up at Perelman Performing Arts Center is the New York return of Matthew Warchus’ production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic, adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne. The cast just met the press and you can check out photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025
Perelman Performing Arts Center has revealed the complete cast for the New York return of Matthew Warchus’ production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic, adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2025
Two-time Tony Award winner Michael Cerveris (Fun Home, Sweeney Todd) will make his PAC NYC debut playing “Ebenezer Scrooge” in the New York return of Matthew Warchus’ A Christmas Carol. Learn more!
by Gavin Glynn - Aug 31, 2025
This one of its kind world premiere event also pays tribute to Bernstein’s passion for education, with proceeds supporting MTG’s Youth Education Outreach programs.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2025
The Bell Theater’s star-studded production of Steel Magnolias is now running in Holmdel, NJ through August 10. Directed by Nate Patten, this new staging of Robert Harling’s beloved comedy features a powerhouse cast of Broadway veterans and award nominees. See photos from the production.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2025
Take a peek inside the rehearsal room of Steel Magnolias, opening next Friday, July 25, at Bell Theater in Bell Works. Check out photos of the cast!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2025
A beloved celebration of friendship and community, Steel Magnolias has become an American cultural classic on stage and screen. Robert Harling’s original play comes to Bell Theater at Bell Works this summer with a starry cast of Broadway icons. Learn more!
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2025
Fifth Dentist Productions will present private, two by-invitation only industry presentations of The Lap Dance Kid, a new musical created with music by Adam Blotner, and book and lyrics by Adam Blotner and Mike King, based on a story by Mike King.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 9, 2025
Tune in for a special WICKED game night with Katie Rose Clarke, Eden Espinosa, Ana Gasteyer, Brandi Chavonne Massey, Nancy Opel, and Donna Vivino. Past leading ladies will join Seth and James for a night of fun and fundraising. And, yes, some live belting and soprano high notes! Watch in this video.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2025
Rachel Zegler will star in Evita at the London Palladium this year. The stage and screen star will make her London theatre debut in the show, which is directed by Jamie Lloyd, and begins this June.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2025
Ariana DeBose is no longer in talks to star in Evita in London “due to scheduling.” Learn more about about the upcoming production of Evita at The London Palladium here.
by Rialto Chatter - Jan 26, 2025
BroadwayWorld has learned that Evita, which will play the London Palladium this summer, and for which Ariana DeBose is in talks to star, might be headed to Broadway following its London run.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2025
With the Jamie Lloyd production of Evita in the works, we're revisiting some of the most iconic Evas to grace the stage and screen, from Elaine Paige to Patti LuPone, most recently Auli'i Cravalho, and of course, Madonna.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2025
Ariana DeBose has revealed that she is in talks to star as Eva Peron in Evita in a revival at the London Palladium, directed by Jamie Lloyd. Learn more about the production!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 29, 2024
Gypsy is back on Broadway, starring Audra McDonald in the iconic role of Mama Rose. BroadwayWorld is looking back on some of the performers who have taken on the musical's lead role, from Ethel Merman to Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, and more.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2024
Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita, directed by Jamie Lloyd, is coming to The London Palladium next year. Performances begin in June 2025. Learn more here!
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 27, 2024
Deborah Grace Winer has recently released the first two episodes of her new scripted comedy podcast, which features an array of Broadway performers. FLASH FORCE! Middle-Aged Women Superheroes Save Democracy is available to stream on all platforms.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Nancy Opel has appeared on Broadway in 17 shows.
Nancy Opel has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
Nancy Opel's first West End show was Paradise Found which opened in 2010
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Honeymoon in Vegas, Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Hello, Dolly!, Outstanding Featured Actress (The Lortels) for The Toxic Avenger, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Toxic Avenger, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Toxic Avenger, Performance (Obie Awards) for My Deah, Outstanding Featured Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Polish Joke, Outstanding Featured Actress (The Lortels) for Polish Joke and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Urinetown The Musical.
Nancy Opel has won several awards, including the Obie Award for Performance for My Deahand and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play for Polish Joke.
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