Jan Maxwell
Latest News on Jan Maxwell:
Broadway League Steps Back from Light-Dimming Announcements Following Backlash (Nov 4, 2024)
Celebrate 20 Years of the Breithaupt Brothers' Songbook at Joe's Pub (Oct 22, 2024)
MARY POPPINS Composer Richard M. Sherman Has Passed Away at 95 (May 26, 2024)
Broadway League Steps Back from Light-Dimming Announcements Following Backlash (Nov 4, 2024)
Celebrate 20 Years of the Breithaupt Brothers' Songbook at Joe's Pub (Oct 22, 2024)
MARY POPPINS Composer Richard M. Sherman Has Passed Away at 95 (May 26, 2024)
BIO
Jan Maxwell was nominated for two Tony Awards® in 2010 for The Royal Family and for Lend Me A Tenor. She received the Drama Desk Award for Best Actress for The Royal Family.
Other Broadway: Coram Boy (Tony, Drama Desk noms), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Drama Desk Award, Tony nom.), Sixteen Wounded (Drama Desk nom.), A Doll's House, The Sound of Music, The Dinner Party, Dancing at Lughnasa, City of Angels.
Off-Broadway: Victory, Scenes From an Execution (Drama Desk nom.) and Camille (all with Potomac Theatre Project/NYC), Wings (Second Stage), My Old Lady (Lortel Award, Drama Desk nom.).
TV: Law & Order, Gossip Girl.
Photos
Chris Carmack, Jan Maxwell, Alec Baldwin and Richard Easton during the Curtain Call for The Opening Night Performance of The Roundabout Theatre Company's Production of ENTERTAINING MR. SLOANE at the Laura Pels Theatre in New York City. March 16, 2006
Date:
12/26/2019
From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Tony Award-Winner Richard Easton
Chris Carmack, Jan Maxwell, Alec Baldwin and Richard Easton during the Curtain Call for The Opening Night Performance of The Roundabout Theatre Company's Production of ENTERTAINING MR. SLOANE at the Laura Pels Theatre in New York City. March 16, 2006
Date:
12/26/2019
From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Tony Award-Winner Richard Easton
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1989
Carla Haywood [Replacement]
Alaura Kingsley [Replacement]
Performer (Swing) [Replacement]
Carla Haywood (Understudy) [Replacement]
Alaura Kingsley (Understudy) [Replacement]
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Actress in a Play
Jan Maxwell, The City of Conversation
Drama League Awards - 2015 - Distinguished Performance Award
Jan Maxwell, The City of Conversation
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Actress in a Play
Jan Maxwell, The City of Conversation
The Lortels - 2015 - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play
Jan Maxwell, The City of Conversation
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Jan Maxwell, The Castle
Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Jan Maxwell, Follies
Drama League Awards - 2012 - Distinguished Performance Award
Jan Maxwell, Follies
Helen Hayes Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical
Jan MaxwellFollies
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Jan Maxwell, Follies
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Jan Maxwell, Follies
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Actress in a Play
Jan Maxwell, Lend Me A Tenor
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Jan Maxwell, Lend Me A Tenor
Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
Jan Maxwell, Lend Me a Tenor
Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Jan Maxwell, The Royal Family
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Actress in a Play
Jan Maxwell, The Royal Family
Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Actress in a Play
Jan MaxwellScenes From an Execution
IT Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Actress in a Lead Role
Jan MaxwellScenes from an Execution
Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Jan Maxwell, Coram Boy
Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
Jan Maxwell, Coram Boy
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Jan Maxwell, Entertaining Mr. Sloane
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
Jan Maxwell, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
Jan Maxwell, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
Jan Maxwell, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play
Jan Maxwell, Sixteen Wounded
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Jan Maxwell, Sixteen Wounded
The Lortels - 2003 - Outstanding Featured Actress
Jan Maxwell, My Old Lady
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play
Jan Maxwell, My Old Lady
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Featured Actress - Musical
Jan Maxwell, The Sound of Music
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1997 - Best Featured Actress - Play
Jan MaxwellA Doll's House
Videos
Broadway Rewind: Bernadette Peters Sings 'Losing My Mind' and More from FOLLIES
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Nov 12, 2020
Broadway Rewind: Watch Bernadette Peters & More in the 2011 Revival of FOLLIES
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 11, 2020
Broadway Rewind: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Shows Off All the Way to Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 17, 2020
VIDEO: How Could She Leave Us? Remembering Jan Maxwell in an Extended Clip from FOLLIES
by Julie Musbach - Feb 13, 2018
TV: Remembering Jan Maxwell- Watch an Intimate Conversation from 2011
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 12, 2018
STAGE TUBE: Broadway Flashback- Watch 18-Year-Old Laura Benanti Sing 'The Sound of Music' on Broadway!
by Sally Henry Fuller - Mar 1, 2015
TV: Chatting with the 2014 Drama Desk Featured Nominees- Celia Keenan-Bolger, Brian J. Smith, Jan Maxwell & More!
by Nicole Rosky - May 10, 2014
TV: Watch Highlights from Lincoln Center Theater's THE CITY OF CONVERSATION
by Nicole Rosky - May 6, 2014
Terri White Performs 'From Blues to Broadway' at Newman Theater Today
by BWW News Desk - Sep 1, 2013
Terri White Performs 'From Blues to Broadway' at Newman Theater, 9/1
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 14, 2013
STAGE TUBE: Brian Stokes Mitchell and More Talk FROM BROADWAY WITH LOVE Sandy Hook Benefit
by Stage Tube - Jan 29, 2013
STAGE TUBE: Michael Cerveris & NHS Chamber Choir Sing 'Sunday' at FROM BROADWAY WITH LOVE
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 29, 2013
TV: Tony Winner Gregg Barnes - 'FOLLIES Feels Like The Little Engine That Could'
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 14, 2012
News
Broadway League Steps Back from Light-Dimming Announcements Following Backlash
The Broadway League will no longer be involved in announcing the traditional dimming of marquee lights that honors the memories of deceased performers, writers, and other influential figures in the Broadway community.
The Broadway League will no longer be involved in announcing the traditional dimming of marquee lights that honors the memories of deceased performers, writers, and other influential figures in the Broadway community.
Celebrate 20 Years of the Breithaupt Brothers' Songbook at Joe's Pub
Celebrate 20 years of the Breithaupt Brothers' songbook at Joe's Pub. Featuring performances by James Naughton, Catherine Russell, and more, this event showcases timeless tunes. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Celebrate 20 years of the Breithaupt Brothers' songbook at Joe's Pub. Featuring performances by James Naughton, Catherine Russell, and more, this event showcases timeless tunes. Learn how to purchase tickets.
MARY POPPINS Composer Richard M. Sherman Has Passed Away at 95
Composer Richard M. Sherman passed away at 95 due to age-related illness at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills, on Saturday, May 25th.
Composer Richard M. Sherman passed away at 95 due to age-related illness at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills, on Saturday, May 25th.
How Often are People Tony-Nominated for Different Shows in the Same Season?
This time, the reader question was: How often are people Tony Award-nominated for different shows in the same season?
This time, the reader question was: How often are people Tony Award-nominated for different shows in the same season?
Broadway Stars Speak Up on Social Media About Dimming Lights for the Late Hinton Battle; League Announces Plans to Come
Just over three weeks ago, on January 30, BroadwayWorld sadly reported the passing of three-time Tony Award winner Hinton Battle. Now, Broadway stars are speaking up on social media about the lack of announcement from the Broadway League about theatre lights dimming in his honor.
Just over three weeks ago, on January 30, BroadwayWorld sadly reported the passing of three-time Tony Award winner Hinton Battle. Now, Broadway stars are speaking up on social media about the lack of announcement from the Broadway League about theatre lights dimming in his honor.
Did You Know? These 10 Actors Played the Role of Nora in A DOLL'S HOUSE!
A Doll's House is officially back on Broadway! This all new revival is led by Jessica Chastain, taking on the iconic role of 'Nora Helmer' in Henrik Ibsen's landmark drama. While Chastain is the latest star to portray Nora, many have done so before her. Here is a list of 10 actors you may not have known played Nora in A Doll's House!
A Doll's House is officially back on Broadway! This all new revival is led by Jessica Chastain, taking on the iconic role of 'Nora Helmer' in Henrik Ibsen's landmark drama. While Chastain is the latest star to portray Nora, many have done so before her. Here is a list of 10 actors you may not have known played Nora in A Doll's House!
Chita Rivera and Danny Burstein to be Honored by Encompass New Opera Theatre
On Sunday, March 20, 2022, Encompass New Opera Theatre, The Board of Trustees and The Encompass Honorary Gala Chairs, Sheldon Harnick and Maury Yeston will pay tribute to Legendary Theatrical Icon and Tony Award-winning luminaries, CHITA RIVERA and DANNY BURSTEIN, with a star-studded musical salute.
On Sunday, March 20, 2022, Encompass New Opera Theatre, The Board of Trustees and The Encompass Honorary Gala Chairs, Sheldon Harnick and Maury Yeston will pay tribute to Legendary Theatrical Icon and Tony Award-winning luminaries, CHITA RIVERA and DANNY BURSTEIN, with a star-studded musical salute.
FOLLIES Movie Adaptation Is In the Works
Here they come, those beautiful girls! A film version of Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman's Follies is 'in active development' with Heyday Films.
Here they come, those beautiful girls! A film version of Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman's Follies is 'in active development' with Heyday Films.
Ben Rimalower's Broken Records QuaranStreams Continues with Roses and Daffodils: The Essential Follies Playlist
In this episode, Ben and Daniel discuss the results of Roses and Daffodils: The Essential Follies Playlist. For this project, listeners voted weekly for their favorite versions of the Follies female solos, and 'Friends of the Pod' appeared with Ben and Daniel on 'Next Year, Some Year' to weigh in on the deeper cuts.
In this episode, Ben and Daniel discuss the results of Roses and Daffodils: The Essential Follies Playlist. For this project, listeners voted weekly for their favorite versions of the Follies female solos, and 'Friends of the Pod' appeared with Ben and Daniel on 'Next Year, Some Year' to weigh in on the deeper cuts.
Theater Stories: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK & More About The Lyric Theatre
Today's Theater Stories features the Lyric Theatre! Learn about the history of the Lyric Theatre, and the shows to have graced its stage including Jesus Christ Superstar, The Pirate Queen, Young Frankenstein, Spiderman: Turn off the Dark, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and more.
Today's Theater Stories features the Lyric Theatre! Learn about the history of the Lyric Theatre, and the shows to have graced its stage including Jesus Christ Superstar, The Pirate Queen, Young Frankenstein, Spiderman: Turn off the Dark, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and more.
VIDEO: On This Day, February 11- Remembering Jan Maxwell
Jan Maxwell, a five-time Tony Award nominee and two-time Drama Desk Award winner, was last seen on stage in City of Conversation at Lincoln Center, for which she wBas nominated for 2015 Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards and Scenes From an Execution in the Potomac Theatre Project revival at Atlantic Theater's Stage II.
Jan Maxwell, a five-time Tony Award nominee and two-time Drama Desk Award winner, was last seen on stage in City of Conversation at Lincoln Center, for which she wBas nominated for 2015 Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards and Scenes From an Execution in the Potomac Theatre Project revival at Atlantic Theater's Stage II.
VIDEO: Watch Ali Ewoldt, Nic Rouleau & More Unite to Sing FOLLIES!
Broadway stars are uniting yet again to sing in separation- this time to Follies. Watch below as Ali Ewoldt (Young Sally), Shoba Narayan (Young Phyllis), Zach Piser (Young Buddy), and Nic Rouleau (Young Ben) sing 'You're Gonna Love Tomorrow.'
Broadway stars are uniting yet again to sing in separation- this time to Follies. Watch below as Ali Ewoldt (Young Sally), Shoba Narayan (Young Phyllis), Zach Piser (Young Buddy), and Nic Rouleau (Young Ben) sing 'You're Gonna Love Tomorrow.'
Broadway Rewind: Bernadette Peters Sings 'Losing My Mind' and More from FOLLIES
Today we rewind to the 2011 revival of Follies, which opened at the Marquis Theatre and played for 152 performances.
Today we rewind to the 2011 revival of Follies, which opened at the Marquis Theatre and played for 152 performances.
Virtual Theatre Today: Monday, August 3- with Cheyenne Jackson, Beth Leavel and More!
Today (August 3) in live streaming: Cheyenne Jackson sings with Seth Rudetsky, The Muny is back with Summer Variety Hour, and so much more!
Today (August 3) in live streaming: Cheyenne Jackson sings with Seth Rudetsky, The Muny is back with Summer Variety Hour, and so much more!
Virtual Theatre Today: Monday, July 13- with Lupita Nyong'o, Phylicia Rashad & More!
Today (July 13) in live streaming: Richard II continues, Audra McDonald sings with Seth Rudetsky, and so much more!
Today (July 13) in live streaming: Richard II continues, Audra McDonald sings with Seth Rudetsky, and so much more!
Neil LaBute's BILLY AND BILLIE Starring Adam Brody, Jan Maxwell and More Will be Available to Stream
St. Louis Actors' Studio will release two episodes per week for the next five weeks of Neil LaBute's direcTV show 'Billy and Billie' beginning July 6 via St. Louis Actors' Studio Twitter - @stlas1.
St. Louis Actors' Studio will release two episodes per week for the next five weeks of Neil LaBute's direcTV show 'Billy and Billie' beginning July 6 via St. Louis Actors' Studio Twitter - @stlas1.
Broadway Rewind: Watch Bernadette Peters & More in the 2011 Revival of FOLLIES
Today we flashback to 2011, when the second Broadway revival of Follies arrived at the Marquis Theatre, where it played for 152 performances.
Today we flashback to 2011, when the second Broadway revival of Follies arrived at the Marquis Theatre, where it played for 152 performances.
Broadway Rewind: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Shows Off All the Way to Broadway
BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge says, 'This episode of Broadway Rewind features a heart, a hustler and a hoofer.' We give you a sneak peek at the Broadway musical 'The Drowsy Chaperone', which welcomed back to Broadway, Tony Award winner Sutton Foster and introduced us all to Bob Martin as Man in Chair. We also met the cast of Mark St. Germain's play, 'The God Committee', but the episode starts at the opening night of Roundabout's production of Joe Orton's comedy 'Entertaining Mr. Sloane' which featured a stellar cast including Chris Carmack, Alex Baldwin and the late great Jan Maxwell, whom Richard Ridge says, 'was one of the greatest actresses of her generation'.
BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge says, 'This episode of Broadway Rewind features a heart, a hustler and a hoofer.' We give you a sneak peek at the Broadway musical 'The Drowsy Chaperone', which welcomed back to Broadway, Tony Award winner Sutton Foster and introduced us all to Bob Martin as Man in Chair. We also met the cast of Mark St. Germain's play, 'The God Committee', but the episode starts at the opening night of Roundabout's production of Joe Orton's comedy 'Entertaining Mr. Sloane' which featured a stellar cast including Chris Carmack, Alex Baldwin and the late great Jan Maxwell, whom Richard Ridge says, 'was one of the greatest actresses of her generation'.
BWW Exclusive: Ben Rimalower's Broken Records with Special Guest, Tony Nominee Michael Arden!
In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to actor and director Michael Arden about Joni Mitchell's 1971 album 'Blue.' They also discuss Audra McDonald, Ricky Ian Gordon, 'Follies,' Alexandra Silber, Indigo Girls, Sara McLachlan, Shawn Colvin, 'The Phantom of the Opera,' Gillian Lynne, Ben Folds, Maggie Rogers, 'Lestat,' Robyn, and Jan Maxwell. Michael talks about discovering Joni and how her storytelling abilities influenced his own artistic career. Michael has appeared on Broadway in shows such as 'Big River and 'Bare, A Pop Opera.' He also directed the hit revivals of 'Spring Awakening' and 'Once On This Island.'
In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to actor and director Michael Arden about Joni Mitchell's 1971 album 'Blue.' They also discuss Audra McDonald, Ricky Ian Gordon, 'Follies,' Alexandra Silber, Indigo Girls, Sara McLachlan, Shawn Colvin, 'The Phantom of the Opera,' Gillian Lynne, Ben Folds, Maggie Rogers, 'Lestat,' Robyn, and Jan Maxwell. Michael talks about discovering Joni and how her storytelling abilities influenced his own artistic career. Michael has appeared on Broadway in shows such as 'Big River and 'Bare, A Pop Opera.' He also directed the hit revivals of 'Spring Awakening' and 'Once On This Island.'
Review Roundup: Atlantic Theatre Company's ANATOMY OF A SUICIDE - What Did the Critics Think?
Anatomy of a Suicide began performances on February 1 and opened on Tuesday, February 18 at Atlantic Theater Company's Linda Gross Theater (336 West 20th Street). The production is a limited engagement through March 15, 2020.
Anatomy of a Suicide began performances on February 1 and opened on Tuesday, February 18 at Atlantic Theater Company's Linda Gross Theater (336 West 20th Street). The production is a limited engagement through March 15, 2020.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Jan Maxwell been in?
Jan Maxwell has appeared on Broadway in 12 shows.
How many West End shows has Jan Maxwell been in?
Jan Maxwell has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Jan Maxwell been nominated for?
Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The City of Conversation, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for The City of Conversation, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The City of Conversation, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play (The Lortels) for The City of Conversation, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Castle, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Follies, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Follies, Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Follies , Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Follies, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Follies, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Lend Me A Tenor, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Lend Me A Tenor, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Lend Me a Tenor, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Royal Family , Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Royal Family, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Scenes From an Execution, Outstanding Actress in a Lead Role (IT Awards) for Scenes from an Execution, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Coram Boy, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Coram Boy, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Entertaining Mr. Sloane, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang , Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Outstanding Featured Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Sixteen Wounded, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sixteen Wounded , Outstanding Featured Actress (The Lortels) for My Old Lady, Outstanding Featured Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for My Old Lady, Best Featured Actress - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Sound of Music and Best Featured Actress - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Doll's House .
What awards has Jan Maxwell won?
Jan Maxwell has won several prestigious awards throughout her career. She received the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Lend Me A Tenor. Maxwell also earned the Outstanding Actress in a Play award from the Drama Desk Awards for The Royal Family. Additionally, she won the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical award (Drama Desk Awards) for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Other notable wins include the Outstanding Featured Actress - Play award (Drama Desk Awards) for both Sixteen Wounded and My Old Lady.
Videos