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Birth Place: Georgia

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BIO

Sutton Foster can be seen in Once Upon a Mattress on Broadway. Broadway: Sweeney Todd, The Music Man (Drama League Distinguished Performance Award), Anything Goes (Tony Award), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Tony Award), Violet, Shrek the Musical (Outer Critics Circle Award), Young Frankenstein, The Drowsy Chaperone, Little Women, Les Misérables, Annie, The Scarlet Pimpernel and Grease. Stage: Once Upon a Mattress (City Center Encores!), Anything Goes (Barbican Theatre), Sweet Charity (The Pershing Square Signature Theatre), The Wild Party (City Center Encores!), Trust (Second Stage), Anyone Can Whistle (City Center Encores!). Television: “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “Younger,” “A Million Little Things,” “Instinct,” “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life,” “ Mad Dogs,” “Elementary,” “Psych,” “Bunheads,” “Royal Pains,” “Law & Order: SVU,” “Flight of the Conchords,” “Sesame Street.” Author: Hooked: How Crafting Saved My Life. She holds an honorary doctorate from Ball State University, where she also teaches.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2024
Princess Winnifred

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival Production, 2024
Princess Winifred

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2023
Mrs. Lovett [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Marian Paroo

[West End]
2021
Reno Sweeney

[Los Angeles]
Hollywood Bowl Revival, 2019
Baker's Wife

[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company One-Night-Only Benefit, 2018
Edith Herbert

[Off-Broadway]
The New Group Off-Broadway Revival, 2016
Charity Hope Valentine

[Off-Broadway]
City Center Encores Off-Center Production, 2015
Queenie

[Broadway]
Roundabout Production, 2014
Violet

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2011
Reno Sweeney

[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage Theatre Production, 2010
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2008
Princess Fiona

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Inga

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Janet Van De Graaff

[Los Angeles]
US Premiere, 2005
Janet Van De Graaf

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Jo

[New York]
New York Concert, 2004
Peppermint Patty

[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2003
Svetlana

[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2002
Fanny Brice

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Millie Dillmount

[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
World Premiere, 2000
Millie Dillmount

[Chester, CT (Regional)]
World Premiere, 2000
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Ensemble

Ensemble

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1997
Ronnie Boylan

Ensemble

Dog Catcher

Cecille

A Star to Be

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1994
Sandy Dumbrowski [Replacement]

[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 1992
Ensemble

[US Tour]
2nd National Tour, 1988
Eponine (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1987
Female Ensemble [Replacement]

Eponine (Understudy) [Replacement]

[New York]
Workshop, 2006
Inga

Productions

 
[New York, 2004]
Producer

Movies

Shrek the Musical
[ 2013 ] Fiona
The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
[ 2014 ] Adela Tommy's Girlfriend
Gravy
[ 2015 ] Kerry
Anything Goes
[ 2021 ] Reno Sweeney

TV Shows

Bunheads
Michelle Simms
Doc McStuffins
Frida
Ridley Jones
Mama Jones, Mrs. Sanchez
Younger
Liza Miller

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2022 - Distinguished Performance Awards

Sutton Foster, The Music Man

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Sutton Foster, The Music Man

Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Sutton Foster, Sweet Charity

Drama League Awards - 2017 - Distinguished Performance Award

Sutton Foster, Sweet Charity

The Lortels - 2017 - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical

Sutton Foster, Sweet Charity

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Sutton Foster, Violet

Drama League Awards - 2014 - Distinguished Performance Award

Sutton Foster, Violet

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Sutton Foster, Violet

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Sutton Foster, Violet


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2011 - Best Leading Actress in a Musical

Sutton Foster, Anything Goes


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Sutton Foster, Anything Goes


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Sutton Foster, Anything Goes


winner
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Sutton Foster, Anything Goes


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

Sutton Foster, Shrek the Musical

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

Sutton Foster, Shrek The Musical

Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Sutton Foster, Shrek the Musical

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Sutton Foster, The Drowsy Chaperone

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Sutton Foster , Little Women the Musical

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Sutton Foster, Little Women


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Sutton Foster, Thoroughly Modern Millie


winner
Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Sutton Foster, Thoroughly Modern Millie

Videos

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Eva Noblezada, James Lapine and More Join York Theatre Company Gala Honoring Bernadette Peters And Ted Snowdon

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Ariana Grande Plans to Pursue More Musical Theatre; Will Release Less Pop Music

Ariana Grande revealed on Wicked co-star Bowen Yang's Las Culturistas podcast that she plans to focus more on Broadway and acting as opposed to pop music in the coming years. She gushed over her love of Sherie Renee Scott, Sutton Foster, and more.
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“Stars in the House” will return for its second Election Day Vote-A-Thon with a star-studded lineup joining hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson to talk about their voting experiences and deliver LIVE musical performances.
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Ann Talman Stars In ELIZABETH TAYLOR AND THE SHADOW OF HER SMILE BC/EFA Benefit

Ann Talman will present a benefit performance at Don't Tell Mama on December 1, featuring stories and songs inspired by Elizabeth Taylor, supporting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
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Staller Center For The Arts New Season To Feature Sutton Foster, Joshua Bell, Chris Distefano, & More

Discover the upcoming season at Staller Center for the Arts, featuring a diverse lineup of performances and events. Explore what's in store for audiences at this renowned cultural venue.
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Video: Aaron Tveit Stars in New Trailer for MGM+ Series EARTH ABIDES

MGM+ has just released the first trailer for Earth Abides, the upcoming sci-fi series starring Alexander Ludwig, Jessica Frances Dukes, and Tony-winner Aaron Tveit. Watch the new trailer now!
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Photos: Michael Urie Unveils Sardi's Caricature

Michael Urie, the star of Once Upon a Mattress, received his very own caricature at the legendary Sardi's! Check out photos here.
Photos: CAA's Joe Machota Receives Portrait at Sardi's Photo
Photos: CAA's Joe Machota Receives Portrait at Sardi's

Head of CAA’s theater department Joe Machota recently received his portrait at Sardi's and BroadwayWorld was there to celebrate. Check out photos here!
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Bradley Riches, Amber Davies & Claudia Kariuki Join Scott Alan Live At Cadogan Hall

Bradley Riches, Amber Davies, and Claudia Kariuki will join Amy di Bartolemeo, Oliver Tompsett, and Stuart Matthew Price as guest vocalists for internationally acclaimed songwriter SCOTT ALAN live at Cadogan Hall.
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CALLING US HOME Will Embark on African Tour

The grand-scale production of CALLING US HOME - THE MUSICAL is set to embark on a groundbreaking multi-country tour across the African continent, starting in Durban in 2025.
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Broadway star Michael Urie stopped by Good Morning America to discuss the new season of Apple TV's Shrinking, as well as the current Broadway production of Once Upon a Mattress, where he performs opposite Sutton Foster.
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Video: Watch Aaron Tveit Perform 'Mein Herr' From CABARET at MCC MISCAST22

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Sutton Foster been in?

Sutton Foster has appeared on Broadway in 16 shows.

How many West End shows has Sutton Foster been in?

Sutton Foster has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Sutton Foster's first West End show?

Sutton Foster's first West End show was Anything Goes which opened in 2021

What awards has Sutton Foster been nominated for?

Distinguished Performance Awards (Drama League Awards) for The Music Man, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Music Man, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Sweet Charity, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Sweet Charity, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical (The Lortels) for Sweet Charity, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Violet, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Violet, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Violet, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Violet, Best Leading Actress in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Anything Goes, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Anything Goes, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Anything Goes, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Anything Goes, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Shrek the Musical, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Shrek The Musical, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Shrek the Musical, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Little Women the Musical , Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Little Women, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Thoroughly Modern Millie and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Thoroughly Modern Millie.

What awards has Sutton Foster won?

Sutton Foster has received numerous awards throughout her career, including: - Best Leading Actress in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Anything Goes - Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Anything Goes - Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Anything Goes - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Anything Goes - Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Shrek the Musical - Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Thoroughly Modern Millie - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Thoroughly Modern Millie

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