Anika Larsen
Latest News on Anika Larsen :
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 2, 2024 (Jul 2, 2024)
Julie Halston, Ann Harada, Jackie Hoffman, and Anika Larsen Will Lead WHAT FRESH HELL IS THIS? (Jul 1, 2024)
Photos: Inside the 3rd Annual BROADWAY CELEBRATES EARTH DAY Concert (Apr 24, 2024)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 2, 2024 (Jul 2, 2024)
Julie Halston, Ann Harada, Jackie Hoffman, and Anika Larsen Will Lead WHAT FRESH HELL IS THIS? (Jul 1, 2024)
Photos: Inside the 3rd Annual BROADWAY CELEBRATES EARTH DAY Concert (Apr 24, 2024)
BIO
Anika has performed on Broadway in Avenue Q; Xanadu; All Shook Up; and Rent. Off-Broadway, she's been in Zanna, Don't!; Myths and Hymns; and Closer Than Ever. Anika wrote and performed in a musical called Shafrika, The White Girl about her childhood growing up in Cambridge, Massachusetts with 9 brothers and sisters from different races and countries. She majored in theater at Yale University and is a proud member of Actor's Equity.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Thetis
Euterpe
'40s Singer
Siren
Melpomene (Understudy)
Medusa (Understudy)
Clio/Kira (Understudy)
Calliope (Understudy)
Aphrodite (Understudy)
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2006
Performer
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Ensemble
Miss Sandra (Understudy)
Natalie Heller (Understudy)
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2003
Other Characters [Replacement]
Lucy The Slut [Replacement]
Kate Monster [Replacement]
Writing
Bookwriter
Lyricist
Playwright
Lyricist
Playwright
Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
Anika Larsen, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
Anika Larsen, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
Anika Larsen, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
The Lortels - 2003 - Outstanding Featured Actress
Anika Larsen, Zanna, Don't!
Videos
Video: Cameron Crowe Talks Personal Story Behind ALMOST FAMOUS on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 6, 2022
Video: Go Inside Opening Night of ALMOST FAMOUS With the Cast & Creatives
by Opening Night - Nov 5, 2022
Photos & Video: ALMOST FAMOUS Cast Captured by Famed Rock Photographer Neal Preston
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2022
VIDEO: Living Legend Ann Reinking Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Jul 28, 2020
BWW Flashback: Celebrate BEAUTIFUL's Anniversary By Looking Back At Opening Night!
by Linnae Medeiros - Jan 12, 2020
VIDEO: Colman Domingo, Anika Larsen and More Read Mozambican Children's Book for National Read Across America Day
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2017
STAGE TUBE: Brian Stokes Mitchell Sings Touching America The Beautiful Plus RAGTIME
by Julie Musbach - Jan 22, 2017
TV: Exclusive Interviews 'From Broadway w/ Love' with Chita, Stokes, Norbert, Darren, Kelli, More
by Matt Tamanini - Jul 26, 2016
VIDEO: Seth Rudetsky & James Wesley Explain How They Pulled Off Broadway for Orlando Project
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 23, 2016
VIDEO: Broadway for Orlando 'What the World Needs Now' on MAYA & MARTY
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 22, 2016
STAGE TUBE: Watch Preview of Broadway's Best Perform 'What the World Needs Now Is Love' on MAYA & MARTY
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 21, 2016
VIDEO: Broadway for Orlando Records 'What the World Needs Now'; Available Now
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 20, 2016
STAGE TUBE: Michael Cerveris Offers Look Inside the 'Broadway for Orlando' Benefit Single Recording Session
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 15, 2016
TV: BEAUTIFUL's New Carole King, Chilina Kennedy, Shows Her Stuff in Shubert Alley!
by Nicole Rosky - May 31, 2015
STAGE TUBE: London Cast of BEAUTIFUL Wishes Broadway Company a Happy First Anniversary!
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 13, 2015
News
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 2, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 2, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 2, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Julie Halston, Ann Harada, Jackie Hoffman, and Anika Larsen Will Lead WHAT FRESH HELL IS THIS?
Playwright Douglas Carter Beane has assembled a cast of Broadway favorites Julie Halston, Ann Harada, Jackie Hoffman, and Anika Larsen for his new show What Fresh Hell Is This?, a Dorothy Parker Cocktail.
Playwright Douglas Carter Beane has assembled a cast of Broadway favorites Julie Halston, Ann Harada, Jackie Hoffman, and Anika Larsen for his new show What Fresh Hell Is This?, a Dorothy Parker Cocktail.
Photos: Inside the 3rd Annual BROADWAY CELEBRATES EARTH DAY Concert
The Broadway Green Alliance and Times Square Alliance hosted the return of the Broadway Celebrates Earth Day Concert on Saturday, April 20th from 11am - 3pm ET in the heart of Times Square.
The Broadway Green Alliance and Times Square Alliance hosted the return of the Broadway Celebrates Earth Day Concert on Saturday, April 20th from 11am - 3pm ET in the heart of Times Square.
Freestyle Love Supreme, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and John Lloyd Young Will Headline Transport Group Gala
Transport Group has announced performers for its 2024 gala will include Tony Award winners Freestyle Love Supreme, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and John Lloyd Young.
Transport Group has announced performers for its 2024 gala will include Tony Award winners Freestyle Love Supreme, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and John Lloyd Young.
Jelani Remy, Ruthie Ann Miles & More to Join 3rd Annual BROADWAY CELEBRATES EARTH DAY
The Broadway Green Alliance and Times Square Alliance will present the return of the Broadway Celebrates Earth Day Concert. See who is starring and learn how to take part!
The Broadway Green Alliance and Times Square Alliance will present the return of the Broadway Celebrates Earth Day Concert. See who is starring and learn how to take part!
Bernadette Peters & More to Join 2024 Shubert Foundation High School Theatre Festival
In its 10th year, more than 100 talented young NYC public school theatre artists will make their Broadway debuts in The 2024 Shubert Foundation High School Theatre Festival. See who is taking part!
In its 10th year, more than 100 talented young NYC public school theatre artists will make their Broadway debuts in The 2024 Shubert Foundation High School Theatre Festival. See who is taking part!
New York City Children's Theater To Host 2024 Gala LIGHT THE LIGHTS: BROADWAY CELEBRATES NEW YORK CITY CHILDREN'S THEATER
Join Broadway stars and industry professionals at the 'Light the Lights: Broadway Celebrates New York City Children's Theater' Gala on May 6th, 2024. Vanessa Williams will receive the Luminary Award, and Russ Kaplan and Sara Wordsworth will receive the Family of Artists Award. The event raises funds for NYCCT's mission to promote children's literacy and social development through theater. Tickets are on sale now.
Join Broadway stars and industry professionals at the 'Light the Lights: Broadway Celebrates New York City Children's Theater' Gala on May 6th, 2024. Vanessa Williams will receive the Luminary Award, and Russ Kaplan and Sara Wordsworth will receive the Family of Artists Award. The event raises funds for NYCCT's mission to promote children's literacy and social development through theater. Tickets are on sale now.
Jenn Gambatese and Sharon Catherine Brown to Join Anika Larsen for the Meet the Parent Discussion Series
Join Broadway stars Jenn Gambatese and Sharon Catherine Brown as they join Tony Award nominee Anika Larsen for a lively and informative discussion on parenthood and a life in the arts.
Join Broadway stars Jenn Gambatese and Sharon Catherine Brown as they join Tony Award nominee Anika Larsen for a lively and informative discussion on parenthood and a life in the arts.
Lena Hall Chats IN DREAMS On BREAKING THE CURTAIN PODCAST
Breaking the Curtain podcast interviews Tony Award winner Lena Hall about her role in the new musical 'In Dreams' at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre in Toronto.
Breaking the Curtain podcast interviews Tony Award winner Lena Hall about her role in the new musical 'In Dreams' at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre in Toronto.
ALMOST FAMOUS Headed Back into Workshops at the O'Neill
Discover the news about Eugene O’Neill Theater Center hosting a workshop residency for the Tony-nominated musical Almost Famous.
Discover the news about Eugene O’Neill Theater Center hosting a workshop residency for the Tony-nominated musical Almost Famous.
SOVIET REBEL GIRL Comes to the Green Room 42 in November
The Green Room 42 presents the concert debut of the score of SOVIET REBEL GIRL, the new musical by Jonathan Larson Grant recipient Andy Roninson (Take A Ten), as part of its New Works Series on November 2nd, 2023.
The Green Room 42 presents the concert debut of the score of SOVIET REBEL GIRL, the new musical by Jonathan Larson Grant recipient Andy Roninson (Take A Ten), as part of its New Works Series on November 2nd, 2023.
Broadway Green Alliance Celebrates 15th Anniversary This Fall
This fall, the Broadway Green Alliance (BGA) celebrates its 15th year as an industry-wide initiative that educates, motivates, and inspires the entire theatre community and its patrons to adopt environmentally friendlier practices on Broadway and beyond.
This fall, the Broadway Green Alliance (BGA) celebrates its 15th year as an industry-wide initiative that educates, motivates, and inspires the entire theatre community and its patrons to adopt environmentally friendlier practices on Broadway and beyond.
Annette Bening, Jason Alexander, Jean Smart & More to Join STARS IN THE HOUSE Labor Day Special
Join Annette Bening, Jason Alexander, Jean Smart, and other celebrated actors for a star-studded Labor Day Special on STARS IN THE HOUSE. Don't miss this exclusive event streaming live. Tune in for an unforgettable performance and support a great cause.
Join Annette Bening, Jason Alexander, Jean Smart, and other celebrated actors for a star-studded Labor Day Special on STARS IN THE HOUSE. Don't miss this exclusive event streaming live. Tune in for an unforgettable performance and support a great cause.
Original AVENUE Q Stars To Reunite For STARS IN THE HOUSE FOR MAUI
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley will welcome members of the original, Tony Award-winning company of the musical Avenue Q for a special edition of their lockdown roundtable series, Stars in the House.
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley will welcome members of the original, Tony Award-winning company of the musical Avenue Q for a special edition of their lockdown roundtable series, Stars in the House.
STARS IN THE HOUSE To Host 20th Anniversary Reunion Of Todd Graff's Film CAMP
Join the STARS IN THE HOUSE livestreamed concert and reunion as they host the 20th Anniversary Reunion of Todd Graff's film CAMP. Featuring the film's writer and director, Todd Graff, along with cast members Daniel Letterle, Joanna Chilcoat, Robin de Jesus, and more.
Join the STARS IN THE HOUSE livestreamed concert and reunion as they host the 20th Anniversary Reunion of Todd Graff's film CAMP. Featuring the film's writer and director, Todd Graff, along with cast members Daniel Letterle, Joanna Chilcoat, Robin de Jesus, and more.
Norm Lewis, Krysta Rodriguez, Patina Miller & More to Join 9th Annual VOICES: STARS FOR FOSTER KIDS
Get all the details about the star-studded 9th Annual VOICES: STARS FOR FOSTER KIDS event, including the latest lineup additions and information on the date and location. Don't miss out on this amazing event in support of foster kids.
Get all the details about the star-studded 9th Annual VOICES: STARS FOR FOSTER KIDS event, including the latest lineup additions and information on the date and location. Don't miss out on this amazing event in support of foster kids.
Listen: Joe Iconis Chats THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL On BREAKING THE CURTAIN
Join Breaking the Curtain as they interview Joe Iconis about his upcoming musical, 'The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical'. Learn about the creative process, the fan response to 'Be More Chill', and much more in this exciting episode.
Join Breaking the Curtain as they interview Joe Iconis about his upcoming musical, 'The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical'. Learn about the creative process, the fan response to 'Be More Chill', and much more in this exciting episode.
Photos: See Cameron Crowe, Tom Kitt & More at the ALMOST FAMOUS Cast Recording Listening Party
See photos from the Almost Famous Original Cast Recording Listening Party, celebrating Cameron Crowe and Tom Kitt’s 2023 Tony Award nomination for Best Original Score.
See photos from the Almost Famous Original Cast Recording Listening Party, celebrating Cameron Crowe and Tom Kitt’s 2023 Tony Award nomination for Best Original Score.
Cynthia Weil Passes Away; 'On Broadway' Songwriter Featured in BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Was 82
Weil was prominently featured as a character in Beautiful: the Carole King Musical, alongside her husband and songwriting partner Barry Mann. The pair wrote several iconic songs, including “On Broadway,” “Make Your Own Kind of Music,” 'You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,” “Walking in the Rain,” “You’re My Soul and Inspiration,” and more.
Weil was prominently featured as a character in Beautiful: the Carole King Musical, alongside her husband and songwriting partner Barry Mann. The pair wrote several iconic songs, including “On Broadway,” “Make Your Own Kind of Music,” 'You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,” “Walking in the Rain,” “You’re My Soul and Inspiration,” and more.
The Cast of ALMOST FAMOUS Will Reunite on STARS IN THE HOUSE Next Week
“Stars In The House” co-hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley are reuniting the cast of Almost Famous the Musical after their run on Broadway last fall.
“Stars In The House” co-hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley are reuniting the cast of Almost Famous the Musical after their run on Broadway last fall.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Anika Larsen been in?
Anika Larsen has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.
How many West End shows has Anika Larsen been in?
Anika Larsen has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Anika Larsen been nominated for?
Anika Larsen has been nominated for the following awards: Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, and Outstanding Featured Actress at The Lortels for Zanna, Don't!.
What awards has Anika Larsen won?
Anika Larsen has won the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for her performance in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.
How many shows has Anika Larsen written?
Anika Larsen has written 1 shows including Shafrika, The White Girl (Bookwriter).
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