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BIO

Broadway: Wicked. Television: "The Conners," "Transparent," "Goliath," "How to Get Away With Murder," "Grey's Anatomy," "From Schoolboy to Showgirl: The Alexandra Billings Story." Film: Paddleton, Valley of Bones. Theatre: S/He & Me, Seussical, Berlin Circle, A Doll's House, Trojan Women, Gypsy, Vampire Lesbians of Sodom. Awards: HRC Visibility Award, TPA Award, the Rainbow Spirit Award, Chicago Gay & Lesbian Hall of Fame, After Dark Award, Joseph Jefferson Award. Moderator, Transgender Awareness Month panel, the Obama White House, Washington, D.C. Professor of Theater Arts, USC. Viewpoints Associate, Steppenwolf Theatre. Married to high school sweetheart Chrisanne Blankenship-Billings.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Original Broadway Production, 2018
Waxy Bush

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Madame Morrible [Replacement]


Movies

Socket
[ 2007 ] Dr. Emily Andersen
Freelancers Anonymous
[ 2018 ] Janey
Paddleton
[ 2019 ] Judy
The Estate
[ 2020 ] Bonnie
Charlie Hustle
[ 2022 ] Dealer
Valley of Bones
[ 2022 ] Kimberly

TV Shows

The Conners
Robin Shetsky
Transparent
Davina

Videos

News


Alexandra Billings and Honey West Will Perform The Big Gay Cabaret at The Mercury Theater Chicago
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2024

Alexandra Billings & Honey West will perform in The Big Gay Cabaret, performing together for the first time in 20 years at The Mercury Theater Chicago. Performances are Friday/Saturday, August 9 & 10 at 8pm.
Alexandra Billings and Lauren Patten Will Lead Reading of S/HE & ME
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2024

A special industry reading of Alexandra Billings’s new autobiographical musical S/He & Me is set for this week. The reading will be presented on Wednesday, June 26th at The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center.
Photos: Norm Lewis, Kate Baldwin & More Perform FOLLIES Concert at Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2024

See photos of Norm Lewis, Kate Baldwin and more performing Follies in concert at Carnegie Hall!
Kate Baldwin, Beth Leavel, and More Join FOLLIES Concert at Carnegie Hall
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2024

The complete cast has now been announced for Transport Group's concert production of Follies. The sold-out event will play one night only—Thursday, June 20, at 8:00 p.m. at Carnegie Hall.
Video: Watch Alexandra Billings in Trailer for QUEEN TUT, Releasing in June
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2024

Cinephobia Releasing has announced the North American release of the heartwarming, inspirational queer tale QUEEN TUT from director Reem Morsi and starring multi-award winning actress Alexandra Billings (Transparent) Queen Tut will arrive on DVD and VOD on June 11, with platforms including AppleTV, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, VUDU, and more. Watch the trailer here!
Lea Delaria And Judy Gold Announce Dates Join BIG GAY CABARET At Mercury Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2024

The Big Gay Cabaret Series presented by Ginger Minj has announced performance dates for Lea DeLaria and Judy Gold.
Holliday, Lewis, Benko, Billings & More to Star in FOLLIES at Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2024

Follies, featuring an all-star cast of Tony Award winners and nominees, will be the tenth presentation in the Transport Group's Anne L. Bernstein Concert Series—for one night only—at Carnegie Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Alexandra Billings, Honey West, and Claybourne Elder Set For Ginger Minj's BIG GAY CABARET SERIES
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 30, 2024

The Big Gay Cabaret Series presented by Ginger Minj has announced performance dates for Alexandra Billings & Honey West and Broadway's Claybourne Elder.
Alexandra Billings & More Named to Desert Playwrights' Retreat Advisory Board
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 15, 2024

The Desert Playwrights' Retreat, established in 2018 as the first writing retreat created solely for LGBTQ playwrights, has named its first Board of Advisors.
Video: Get A First Look At POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive at Geffen Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Feb 12, 2024

Get a first look at Geffen Playhouse's production of POTUS in an all-new video! This production marks Los Angeles premiere of the three-time Tony Award-nominated play.
Complete Cast & Design Team Set for BATHHOUSE.PPTX at The Flea
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2024

The Flea has revealed the complete cast and design team for the world premiere production of BATHHOUSE.PPTX, written by Jesús I. Valles.
Review: POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE at Geffen Playhouse
by Harker Jones - Jan 30, 2024

POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE is a a laugh-out-loud riot that would benefit from a few moments of introspection and nuance.
Interview: Selina Fillinger's Making an Insightful Statement with POTUS
by Gil Kaan - Jan 24, 2024

Playwright Selina Fillinger’s POTUS Or, Behind Every Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive will be having its Los Angeles premiere at the Geffen Playhouse January 25, 2024 (with previews already started). Jennifer Chambers directs the cast of Ito Aghayere, Alexandra Billings, Lauren Blumenfeld, Shannon Cochran, Jane Levy, Deirdre Lovejoy and Elizabeth Rodriguez. Selina agreed to give me some insights behind POTUS and her other works.
Photos: First Look at Alexandra Billings & More in POTUS at Geffen Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2024

Get a first look at POTUS at Geffen Playhouse!
Video: The Cast of POTUS at Geffen Playhouse Share Why You Should See the Show
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2024

The cast of Geffen Playhouse's POTUS are explaining why people should check out the show in an all new video! 
Michael McAssey To Return To The Gateway Playhouse This Month for Piano Bar Evening
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2024

Michael McAssey returns to the Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point, NJ for a piano bar evening on January 25th.
Alexandra Billings, Ito Aghayere, and More Will Lead POTUS at Geffen Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2023

Geffen Playhouse has announced the full cast for its Los Angeles premiere of the three-time Tony Award-nominated play POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive. Find out who is joining the cast here!
Alexandra Billings' Bio-Musical S/HE AND ME Is In Development
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 5, 2023

S/He and Me ('She, He, and Me') is currently preparing for a March 2024 industry workshop ahead of a Broadway production. Learn more about the new musical in development based on the life of actress and activist, Alexandra Billings (Transparent, The Connors, Wicked), here!
Marissa Jaret Winokur, Alexandra Billings and More Will Lead THE COWARDS Benefit Reading for Los Angeles LGBT Center
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2023

On Saturday, October 21, After Hours Theatre Company and the Los Angeles LGBT Center co-present 'The Cowards,' Ryan O’Connor’s fresh adaptation of Noel Coward’s classic play 'Hay Fever.' Learn more about the performance here!
Norm Lewis, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Skylar Astin Join Sondheim Celebration At Hollywood Bowl
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2023

Broadway stars Skylar Astin, Norm Lewis and Brian Stokes Mitchell will complete the glittering cast of Broadway luminaries for Everybody Rise! A Sondheim Celebration on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at the Hollywood Bowl. They are joined by previously announced three-time Tony Award-winner Patti LuPone, Sierra Boggess and Sutton Foster for this unforgettable concert program curated by Robert Longbottom and Kevin Stites and conducted by Stites.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Alexandra Billings been in?

Alexandra Billings has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Alexandra Billings been in?

Alexandra Billings has not appeared in the West End.

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