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BIO

Anne Runolfsson recently completed a 2 year run on Broadway as the tempestuous diva, Carlotta Giudacelli in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera, the longest running show in Broadway history. Prior to that, she made an absolute splash in Victor/Victoria as standby to Dame Julie Andrews and Liza Minelli. She performed the title role over 120 times to great acclaim and went on to recreate the role in the National Tour which began in Seattle and Houston. Other Broadway and National Tour credits include: the role of Gretta Conroy in James Joyce’s The Dead, Fantine in Les Miserable, Roxane in Cyrano-The Musical, Lili in The Secret Garden, and Aspects of Love. Off-Broadway and Regional credits include: Listen to My Heart (Studio 54), Rags, Jack’s Holiday, Cather County, A Little Night Music, Showboat, and Funny Girl. She has appeared as a soloist at Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall (with Tenor Jose Carreras), The Kennedy Center, Town Hall, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, The National Theater in Iceland, Rainbow and Stars, The Russian Tea Room, Bay Street Theater, The Pump Room, The Cinegrill, The 92nd st. Y, and with The National Symphony, The Philly Pops, The Boston Pops, The Jerusalem Symphony, The Orchestra of St. Lukes, The National Symphony of Canada, The Hong Kong Philharmonic, The Cincinnati Pops, Oklahoma City Philharmonic, The Buffalo Philharmonic, and the Symphony orchestras of San Francisco, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Seattle, Indianapolis, Toronto, Milwaukee, Utah, Detroit, Dallas, Houston, Columbus, San Diego., Colorado, Minnesota, and St. Louis among many others. Her many recordings include the International Cast Album of Les Miserables, Listen to My Heart, Broadway Musicals of 1933, and her solo debut recording, At Sea, which was critically acclaimed nationwide.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2000
Gretta Conroy (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1995
Victoria Grant (Standby)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1993
Roxane

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1988
Carlotta Guidicelli [Replacement]


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THE GREAT AMERICAN MOUSICAL Running Now At Legacy Theatre

The Great American Mousical at Legacy Theatre in Branford runs through July 28, featuring a witty tribute to life in the theatre with singing, dancing, and show biz lore.
MY (UNAUTHORIZED) HALLMARK MOVIE MUSICAL Comes to Irvine Theater Co.

Irvine Theater Company will present the Orange County premiere of 'My (unauthorized) Hallmark Movie Musical' with book & lyrics by Eloise Coopersmith and music by Roxanna Ward as part of Dr. Love's Rom-Com Experience, a one-of-a-kind event that includes using the neurologic Tuesday app (developed by bestselling author and TV personality Dr. Paul J. Zak to test audience members' compatibility.
A PRACTICALLY PERFECT EVENING Celebrating Julie Andrews To Benefit The Legacy Theatre

Join Legacy Theatre in Branford, CT on June 25th for a tribute to Julie Andrews.
Irvine Theater Co. Presents MY (UNAUTHORIZED) HALLMARK MOVIE MUSICAL This Summer

Irvine Theater Co. will present MY (UNAUTHORIZED) HALLMARK MOVIE MUSICAL and Dr. Love's Rom-Com.
DRACULA: A Comedy Of Terrors Joins The Legacy Theatre Mainstage Season

Branford's Legacy Theatre will present DRACULA: A Comedy of Terrors, by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Single Tickets For Legacy Theatre's 2024 Season, Featuring THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY & More, On Sale Now

Single tickets for Legacy Theatre’s 2024 season now available for purchase.
Bryan Songy Puts A Queer Spin On ALW With RAINBOW HIGH at Chelsea Table + Stage

Making his anticipated solo cabaret debut, BRYAN SONGY (Off-Broadway's CAMP MORNING WOOD; A CHRISTMAS CAROL National Tour) is casting a gay glance at The Music of the Knight. Don't miss his solo cabaret debut on November 13th!
Legacy Theatre To Open Innovative One-Woman Show MY UNAUTHORIZED HALLMARK MOVIE MUSICAL

The team at The Legacy Theatre, Branford's own regional, professional theatre on the shoreline, is incredibly excited to bring an entertaining and technically brilliant new musical to the Legacy stage. Running Thursday, August 11 to Saturday, August 13, is the fourth installment in Legacy's 2022 New Works Series - My Unauthorized Hallmark Movie Musical.
Jessica Hendy, Allison Posner & More to Star in A VERY BROADWAY MOTHER'S DAY at Feinstein's/54 Below

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Feinstein’s/54 Below! Leading ladies from the world of Broadway and cabaret will share the stage with their children and their moms to sing about the glory of family, friendship, and love.
A 10 Year Anniversary Celebration & More to Take Place This Week at Feinstein's/54 Below

This week, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.
BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Anne Runolfsson and Tess Adams

Today’s subjects Anne Runolfsson and Tess Adams are currently living their theatre lives performing in their mother/daughter self-created show about the ups and downs of being in show business entitled The Story Goes On. You can see these crazily talented ladies in action April 29th at the New Spire Arts’ Ausherman Theatre in Frederick, Maryland.
MY (UNAUTHORIZED) HALLMARK MOVIE MUSICAL Is Coming to Hollywood

P3 Theatre to present My (Unauthorized) Hallmark Movie Musical, an innovative live one-woman show, written and performed by Eloise Coopersmith who is supported by a cast of eight characters in her imagination via multimedia.  Audiences will escape into her Hallmark movie fantasy, where men and women find courage and acceptance to speak their own voices without judgment.  T
Anne Runolfsson and Tess Adams to Bring THE STORY GOES ON to The Green Room 42

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present “Anne Runolfsson & Tess Adams: “The Story Goes On” on Thursday, October 21 at 7:00PM. Musical direction by Larry Yurman.
Legacy Theatre Announces July Line-Up

Learn about the theatre's upcoming performances, including concerts from Broadway talent, a Carole King tribute concert, and much more!
TV: Cabaret Corner With Christine Ebersole and Lawrence Yurman

Christine Ebersole and Lawrence Yurman are this week's guests on Cabaret Corner! For over 30 years two-time Tony Award winning actress Christine Ebersole has captivated audiences on the Broadway stage, in television series and specials, films, concert appearances, and recordings.
BWW Review: Prolific Singer, Songwriter And Music Director Brad Simmons Has A BLUE XMAS With Friends At The Green Room 42

Holding it all together throughout was Mr. Simmons himself, with expert conducting, a perfunctory piano playing style, and his superior rock/pop/gospel vocals, he truly brought the concert to his cabaret.
Photo Flash: Anne Runolfsson and Robin Skye Bring MAGNIFICENT CHAOS To Birdland

Birdland was proud to present Broadway actresses Anne Runolfsson and Robin Skye in 'Magnificent Chaos' on Monday, April 8.  'Magnificent Chaos' celebrated the 30-year friendship between Anne Runolfsson and Robin Skye.
This Week at Birdland: the James Carter Organ Trio, Aubrey Logan and More

Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with the following acts:
Birdland Announces April 2019 Schedule

Birdland will kick-off their exciting month of programming with Benny Green, The James Carter Organ Trio, Joao Bosco, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Frank Catalano Quartet, Clint Holmes, Joe Alterman, Aubrey Logan, Sheila Jordan, Dena DeRose, The Jive Aces, Michael Wolff, Jason Kravits, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more!
Madison Theatre to Host Tim Rice's CHESS THE MUSICAL In Concert Featuring Anne Runolfsson, Jeremy Kushnier, and More

The Benny Anderson-Tim Rice-Bj rn Ulvaeus musical Chess, which began life as a two-LP recording in 1984, will be presented at 7:30 PM on March 10th, 2018 at the Madison Theatre at Molloy College in Rockville Center, NY.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Anne Runolfsson been in?

Anne Runolfsson has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Anne Runolfsson been in?

Anne Runolfsson has not appeared in the West End.

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