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BIO

Aubrey Christina Plaza (born June 26, 1984) is an American actress, comedian, and producer. She starred as April Ludgate on the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation (2009–2015), played Julie Powers in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) and Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (2023), and featured as the Shadow King and Lenny Busker in the FX drama series Legion (2017–2019). In 2022, she starred in the second season of the HBO anthology series The White Lotus, for which she received nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award. Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2023.



After beginning her career performing improv and sketch comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, Plaza had her first leading film role in Safety Not Guaranteed (2012). She has also appeared in the films Mystery Team (2009), Funny People (2009), The To Do List (2013), Life After Beth (2014), Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates (2016), Child's Play (2019), and Happiest Season (2020). Plaza has produced and starred in the films The Little Hours (2017), Ingrid Goes West (2017), Black Bear (2020), and Emily the Criminal (2022).

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STAGE CREDITS

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Off-Broadway Revival Production, 2023
Roberta


Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2024 - Distinguished Performance

Aubrey Plaza, Danny and The Deep Blue Sea

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Photos: Aubrey Plaza Visits SWEPT AWAY on Broadway

See photos of Aubrey Plaza visiting The Avett Brothers musical Swept Away on Broadway. Learn more about the Broadway production and learn how to purchase tickets!
Colman Domingo, Angelina Jolie, & More Win Awards at The Gothams

The Gotham Film & Media Institute has announced the winners of the 34th edition of The Gothams at a ceremony held at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.
Video: Amber Martin Shares 'I Left My Weed in Texas'

On November 15, New York’s internationally acclaimed artist and cabaret star Amber Martin will release her highly anticipated new album, Unbreakable Heart. Ahead of the release, Amber Martin has shared a final taste of the project with the focus track, “I Left My Weed in Texas.” Watch the music video now!
Francis Ford Coppola's MEGALOPOLIS Debuts on Premium Video Tomorrow

On November 12, MEGALOPOLIS will be available to rent for $19.99 (for a 48-hour period) on participating digital platforms where movies are purchased, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango at Home, and more.
Video: Patti LuPone Thanks AGATHA ALL ALONG Fans in New Video

Patti LuPone is feeling the love! Following the finale of Agatha All Along on Wednesday, the Broadway icon recorded a video thanking fans of the show for their support. In the series, LuPone plays a divination witch named Lilia Calderu, who is part of a coven led by Kathryn Hahn's Agatha Harkness.
Patti LuPone to Discuss AGATHA ALL ALONG on THE VIEW This Friday

Broadway icon Patti LuPone is set to appear on The View this Friday, November 1. LuPone will appear on the show to discuss her turn as divination witch Lilia Calderu in the Marvel series Agatha All Along. The episode will air on ABC from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. ET and can also be streamed on ABC News Live weekdays at 5 p.m. EDT and will be available on YouTube.
Patti LuPone Teases Witchy Turn as Glinda in the New AGATHA ALL ALONG Episode

Broadway legend Patti LuPone is taking on the iconic role of Glinda the good witch in tonight's episode of Agatha All Along. Ahead of the episode, the Tony winner discussed how her start in comedy makes her an ideal fit for the part.
Photos: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, & More Attend Academy Museum Gala

On Saturday, October 19, The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures held its fourth annual gala. The celebratory evening was a star-studded affair with Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Rita Moreno, Colman Domingo, Ariana DeBose, and more in attendance. Take a look at photos from the evening!
Japanese Breakfast Performs 'The Ballad of the Witches' Road' (Pop Version)' From AGATHA ALL ALONG

Indie pop band Japanese Breakfast performs the hit song “The Ballad of the Witches’ Road” (Pop Version) written by Oscar®-winning songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez from Marvel Television’s “Agatha All Along.”
AGATHA ALL ALONG: VOL. 1 (Episodes 1-5) Original Soundtrack Available Now

Hollywood Records has released Marvel Television’s Agatha All Along: Vol. 1 (Episodes 1-5) Original Soundtrack that includes the fan favorite song 'The Ballad of the Witches' Road' written by Oscar®-winning songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez.
Meet the Cast of A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical is now in previews on Broadway. The musical officially opens on Monday, November 11, 2024 at Studio 54. Meet the cast of A Wonderful World here!
Photos: SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED Opens At Brooklyn Academy of Music

Last night, BAM (The Brooklyn Academy of Music) celebrated the Opening Night of the world premiere musical Safety Not Guaranteed, which plays a limited Off-Broadway engagement through October 20 at the BAM Harvey Theater. See photos from inside opening night.
Exclusive: Highlights from SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED at BAM

The new musical Safety Not Guaranteed, inspired by Derek Connolly’s acclaimed indie film of the same name, is running at the BAM Harvey Theater. Check out a first look at the cast in action in this video!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 30, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is  September 30, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Video: Aubrey Plaza Recalls Medical Scare When Living With Patti LuPone

Aubrey Plaza stopped by Late Night with Seth Meyers on Thursday to discuss some of her latest projects, including the Marvel series Agatha All Along. She appears alongside Patti LuPone in the show, and the duo famously lived together for a time during Plaza's run in an Off-Broadway play.
What's Opening Off-Broadway in Fall 2024

Check out a full list of what's opening Off-Broadway this fall! Productions will star big names including Neil Patrick Harris, Jane Krakowski, and many more! See what Off-Broadway has to offer and check out BroadwayWorld's complete list.
Photos: Nkeki Obi-Melekwe and Taylor Trensch in SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED at BAM

The new musical Safety Not Guaranteed, inspired by Derek Connolly’s acclaimed indie film of the same name, is now in previews at the BAM Harvey Theater. Get a first look at production photos featuring Nkeki Obi-Melekwe and Taylor Trensch. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Amber Martin Releasing New LP ft. John Cameron Mitchell, Rufus Wainwright, & More

Cabaret star Amber Martin has announced her new album Unbreakable Heart, set for release on November 15. Throughout the new project, Martin returns to her country roots with a collection of songs written by Jake Shears, Rufus Wainwright, and Tony Award-winner John Cameron Mitchell, all of whom are featured vocalists on the tracks.
Review Roundup: Kathryn Hahn Stars in Marvel's AGATHA ALL ALONG

Agatha is back! On Wednesday, September 18 the WandaVision spinoff Agatha All Along hit Disney+ with a two-episode premiere. The series sees Kathryn Hahn reprising her role as the titular witch. Find out what critics think here!
Listen to Two Versions of 'The Ballad of the Witches Road' From AGATHA ALL ALONG

Hollywood Records released Songs from Marvel Television’s Agatha All Along (Episodes 1 & 2) from the highly anticipated new series and we've got a first listen. The digital release includes two new versions of the song 'The Ballad of the Witches' Road,” first revealed at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Listen to them now!

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and Distinguished Performance (Drama League Awards) for Danny and The Deep Blue Sea.

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