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STAGE CREDITS

Grand Hotel
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1989
Raffaela
Nine
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1982
Luisa Contini

Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical

Karen AkersSide by Side by Sondheim


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Theatre World Awards - 1982 - Performance

Karen Akers, Nine

Tony Awards - 1982 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Karen Akers, Nine

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Photos: Karen Akers & CAST PARTY Bring Monday Magic To Birdland Photo
Photos: Karen Akers & CAST PARTY Bring Monday Magic To Birdland

Check out photos from Monday night at Birdland Jazz Club featuring Karen Akers and Cast Party!
Interview: Bob Stillman of GRAND HOTEL's 35TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION CONCERT at 54 Below Photo
Interview: Bob Stillman of GRAND HOTEL's 35TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION CONCERT at 54 Below

This week from 11/14 to 11/16 catch a reunion of the original cast of Grand Hotel at 54 Below. It’s truly incredible hearing the score sung through in its entirety. We spoke with Tony Award® nominee Bob Stillman (Grey Gardens, Dirty Blonde) about what it’s like to be stepping back into the show 35 years later
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater Reveals November Programming Photo
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater Reveals November Programming

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this November with a full slate of nightly performances. Learn more about the November 2024 lineup, featuring a diverse array of performances from renowned jazz musicians and emerging artists.
HOLIDAY REGARDS: A REVUE TO CELEBRATE Set for Winter Rhythms 2024 Series at Urban Sta Photo
HOLIDAY REGARDS: A REVUE TO CELEBRATE Set for Winter Rhythms 2024 Series at Urban Stages

Winter Rhythms will present Holiday Regards: A Revue to Celebrate! as part of its “2024 Winter Rhythms” series, the award-winning music festival at Urban Stages Theater, on Saturday, December 7 at 3:00pm and Sunday, December 8 at 7:00pm.
Karen Akers to Present FEELS LIKE HOME at Birdalnd in November Photo
Karen Akers to Present FEELS LIKE HOME at Birdalnd in November

Birdland Jazz Club will present award-winning Vocalist Karen Akers – who returns to the venue with her show “Feels Like Home” – on Monday, November 18 at 7:00 PM. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Opening Night of the 35th New York Cabaret Convention Photo
Photos: Opening Night of the 35th New York Cabaret Convention

The Cabaret Convention kicked off last night, 10/22, at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Rose Theater. The opening night honored Charles Strouse with a star-studded cast including Stephen Schwartz, his collaborator on RAGS. The honoree himself was in attendance. The convention continues tonight and tomorrow. See photos from the evening.
Photos: Backstage At The New York Cabaret Convention at Jazz at Lincoln Center Photo
Photos: Backstage At The New York Cabaret Convention at Jazz at Lincoln Center

See backstage photos from the first night of the Mabel Mercer Foundation's Annual Cabaret Spectacular. The convention continues tonight and tomorrow night at Jazz at Lincoln Center
Review: Cabaret Convention Starts Splendidly at Jazz at Lincoln Center Photo
Review: Cabaret Convention Starts Splendidly at Jazz at Lincoln Center

The annual Cabaret Convention concert series has begun. The shows continue tonight and tomorrow at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Last night, the convention opened with songs with music by Charles Strouse (Annie, Bye Bye Birdie, Applause, etc.). It was a treat.
Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup " Oct. 21 to Oct. 27, 2024 Photo
Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup " Oct. 21 to Oct. 27, 2024

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including the cabaret convention, Rocky Horror Picture Show and Jason Robert Brown.
Feature: October Monthly Musical Birthday Tribute " It's a Quiz! Photo
Feature: October Monthly Musical Birthday Tribute " It's a Quiz!

What star turned down CABARET? What two cabaret stars were born on Halloween? What cabaret club was named for a character in a musical? What Broadway lyricist turns 100 this month? Take the multiple-choice quiz and see what you know (or might guess correctly) about so many talented folks ALL born in October.
Karen Akers to Make Bucks County Playhouse Cabaret Debut in October Photo
Karen Akers to Make Bucks County Playhouse Cabaret Debut in October

Tony nominated actress and legendary cabaret artist, Karen Akers, will make her Bucks County Playhouse debut in a special, intimate performance. Akers’ performance is part of a new cabaret series held in the Playhouse Barn just across the courtyard from the Playhouse. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Karen Mason Sings Encore Performance of Jule Styne Celebration at Birdland Photo
Photos: Karen Mason Sings Encore Performance of Jule Styne Celebration at Birdland

Birdland presented the return of singer Karen Mason in an encore performance of “Just in Styne: Karen Sings Jule” on Monday, September 16. Check out photos here!
CHRISTINE ANDREAS: PARIS TO BROADWAY Comes To Hamptons Summer Songbook By The Sea Photo
CHRISTINE ANDREAS: PARIS TO BROADWAY Comes To Hamptons Summer Songbook By The Sea

Christine Andreas will perform her acclaimed show PARIS TO BROADWAY at LTV Studios on August 31, closing out the Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea. Enjoy a musical journey from Paris to Broadway.
MARK NADLER & KT SULLIVAN: ALWAYS - THE LOVE STORY OF IRVING BERLIN Comes To Hamptons Photo
MARK NADLER & KT SULLIVAN: ALWAYS - THE LOVE STORY OF IRVING BERLIN Comes To Hamptons Summer Songbook By The Sea

Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea will present Mark Nadler & KT Sullivan: Always - The Love Story of Irving Berlin, Saturday, August 24, 7:30PM at LTV Studios in East Hampton.
DAYDREAM: A TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF JOHN HOGLUND Announced At Pangea Photo
DAYDREAM: A TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF JOHN HOGLUND Announced At Pangea

Enjoy a special evening of music and memories in tribute to Cabaret reviewer, the late John Hoglund on September 27, 2023 at Pangea NYC.
KAREN AKERS: WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE Comes To Hamptons Summer Songbook By The Sea Photo
KAREN AKERS: WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE Comes To Hamptons Summer Songbook By The Sea

Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea will present Karen Akers: Water Under the Bridge, Saturday, August 17, 7:30PM at LTV Studios in East Hampton. Karen Akers looks back at her life and career through story and song, with musical direction by Alex Rybeck.
JEFF HARNAR: IT'S DE-LOVELY Comes To Hamptons Summer Songbook By The Sea Photo
JEFF HARNAR: IT'S DE-LOVELY Comes To Hamptons Summer Songbook By The Sea

Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea will present Jeff Harnar: It's De-Lovely - Jeff Harnar Sings Cole Porter, Saturday, August 3, 7:30PM at LTV Studios in East Hampton, with musical direction by Alex Rybeck.
SAL VIVIANO: PERFECTLY FRANK " A CENTURY OF SINATRA Will Be Presented By Hamptons Photo
SAL VIVIANO: PERFECTLY FRANK " A CENTURY OF SINATRA Will Be Presented By Hamptons Summer Songbook By The Sea

Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea presents Sal Viviano: Perfectly Frank - A Century of Sinatra, Saturday, July 20, 7:30PM at LTV Studios in East Hampton.
TOVAH FELDSHUH: AGING IS OPTIONAL ('Cause G*d I Hope It Is!) Comes to Hamptons Summ Photo
TOVAH FELDSHUH: AGING IS OPTIONAL ('Cause G*d I Hope It Is!) Comes to Hamptons Summer Songbook By The Sea

Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea will present Tovah Feldshuh: Aging Is Optional ('Cause G*d I Hope it is!), Saturday, July 13, 7:00PM at LTV Studios.
STEVE ROSS & KAREN MURPHY: BEST OF THE VERSED to Be Presented By Hamptons Summer So Photo
STEVE ROSS & KAREN MURPHY: BEST OF THE VERSED to Be Presented By Hamptons Summer Songbook By The Sea

Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea will present Steve Ross and Karen Murphy in Best of the Versed, celebrating lesser-known opening lyrics from the Great American Songbook. Learn how to purchase tickets.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Karen Akers been in?

Karen Akers has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Karen Akers been in?

Karen Akers has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Karen Akers been nominated for?

Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Side by Side by Sondheim, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Nine and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Nine.

What awards has Karen Akers won?

Karen Akers has won a Theatre World Award for her performance in Nine.

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