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BIO

Bonnie Milligan made her Broadway debut as Pamela in Head Over Heels, after originating the role at The Oregon Shakespeare Festival. She also appeared on Broadway in Kimberley Akimbo. 1st National Tour: original Pat in Kinky Boots. Off-Broadway: God Bless You Mr. Rosewater (Encores!), Gigantic (Vineyard Theatre); Jasper in Deadland (Prospect Theater) Television: recurring as Kathryn on "Search Party" (TBS), "Happy!" (Syfy).

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STAGE CREDITS

Titanic Titanic
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival Production, 2024
Alice Beane
Kimberly Akimbo Kimberly Akimbo
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Debra
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Concert Productions Concert, 2020
Gad
Promenade Promenade
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Off-Center Revival, 2019
Miss Cake
Head Over Heels Head Over Heels
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Pamela
Kurt Vonnegut's God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater Kurt Vonnegut's God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater
[Off-Broadway]
New York City Center Encores Off-Center Production, 2016
Performer
Gigantic Gigantic
[Off-Broadway]
Vineyard Theatre Off-Broadway Production, 2015
Daphne
Kinky Boots Kinky Boots
[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2014
Performer
Jasper in Deadland Jasper in Deadland
[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Production, 2014
Performer
Cuff Me: The Fifty Shades of Grey Musical Parody Cuff Me: The Fifty Shades of Grey Musical Parody
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2013
Performer [Replacement]

Awards and Nominations


winner
Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Bonnie Milligan, Kimberly Akimbo

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Bonnie Milligan, Kimberly Akimbo

Drama League Awards - 2022 - Distinguished Performance Awards

Bonnie Milligan, Kimberly Akimbo

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Bonnie Milligan, Kimberly Akimbo

Drama League Awards - 2019 - Distinguished Performance Award

Bonnie Milligan, Head Over Heels

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Bonnie Milligan, Head Over Heels


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance

Bonnie Milligan, Head Over Heels

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Video: SPELLING BEE at the Kennedy Center with Beanie Feldstein, Bonnie Milligan, and Photo
Video: SPELLING BEE at the Kennedy Center with Beanie Feldstein, Bonnie Milligan, and More

Get a first look at The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Kennedy Center, featuring music by William Finn and a book by Rachel Sheinkin. Check out all-new video of the cast performing selections from the show.
Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNUM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Kennedy Center Photo
Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNUM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Kennedy Center

The latest entry into Kennedy Center’s Broadway Center Stage series is the crowd pleasing quirky musical by William Finn (Music and Lyrics) and Rachel Sheinkin (Book) known as The 25th Annual Putnum County Spelling Bee. The 2005 musical also features additional material by Jay Reiss. See what our critic had to say.
Review Roundup: SPELLING BEE at the Kennedy Center Photo
Review Roundup: SPELLING BEE at the Kennedy Center

See what the critics are saying about The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Kennedy Center. Read all the reviews for the new production starring Beanie Feldstein, Kevin McHale and more!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 15, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 15, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 15, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: SPELLING BEE at the Kennedy Center with Beanie Feldstein, Bonnie Milligan, an Photo
Photos: SPELLING BEE at the Kennedy Center with Beanie Feldstein, Bonnie Milligan, and More

All new photos have been released from The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Kennedy Center, featuring music by William Finn and a book by Rachel Sheinkin. Check out the photos here!
Video: Meet the Cast of Kennedy Center's 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Photo
Video: Meet the Cast of Kennedy Center's 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

Can YOU spell the word that stumped Richard? Watch in this video to find out and catch sneak peeks of the title song, 'Magic Foot', and 'Prayer of the Comfort Counselor' in a preview of the Kennedy Center's production of the 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE.
MTI Acquires Rights to KIMBERLY AKIMBO Photo
MTI Acquires Rights to KIMBERLY AKIMBO

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International announced the acquisition of Kimberly Akimbo, the winner of the most Tony Awards of the 2022-2023 season, including Best Musical.
Photos: Kennedy Center's 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE in Rehearsal Photo
Photos: Kennedy Center's 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE in Rehearsal

Earlier this week, the cast of William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin's The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presented a special sneak peek at the production in the rehearsal room. Check out photos below!
Video: Kennedy Center's 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Preview Photo
Video: Kennedy Center's 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Preview

It's a marvelous memory if you win the spelling bee. It's also a marvelous memory if you see the Spelling Bee! Up next at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin's The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Watch clips of three songs in rehearsals in this video!
Review Roundup: KIMBERLY AKIMBO National Tour Photo
Review Roundup: KIMBERLY AKIMBO National Tour

The national tour of Kimberly Akimbo, led by Carolee Carmello, is now underway! Read the reviews for the touring production of Kimberly Akimbo here!
Leana Rae Concepcion to Replace Anna Zavelson in SPELLING BEE at the Kennedy Center Photo
Leana Rae Concepcion to Replace Anna Zavelson in SPELLING BEE at the Kennedy Center

Leana Rae Concepcion has joined the company of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as Marcy Park. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Beanie Feldstein, Kevin McHale, Noah Galvin to Star in SPELLING BEE at the Kennedy Ce Photo
Beanie Feldstein, Kevin McHale, Noah Galvin to Star in SPELLING BEE at the Kennedy Center

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts revealed the complete cast and creative team for the Broadway Center Stage production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. See who is starring!
Westport Country Playhouse Adds Laura Benanti To Talent Lineup For Annual Fundraiser Photo
Westport Country Playhouse Adds Laura Benanti To Talent Lineup For Annual Fundraiser

Westport Country Playhouse has announced that Tony Award winner and five-time Tony Award nominee Laura Benanti has been added to the talent lineup for the fundraising concert, “The Best Is Yet to Come,” on Saturday, September 14.
F. Murray Abraham, Raul Esparza, and More Join Westport Country Playhouse Annual Fund Photo
F. Murray Abraham, Raul Esparza, and More Join Westport Country Playhouse Annual Fundraiser

F. Murray Abraham, Raúl Esparza, Norm Lewis, Bonnie Milligan, Debra Monk, and Lillias White will join previously announced performers Kristin Chenoweth and Mary-Mitchell Campbell for “The Best Is Yet to Come” benefit.
Alyse Alan Louis, Andy Karl, and More Set for TEETH at New World Stages Photo
Alyse Alan Louis, Andy Karl, and More Set for TEETH at New World Stages

Alyse Alan Louis, Andy Karl, and more have been announced to star in Teeth at New World Stages, beginning previews on October 16th.
Photos: Hal Linden, Marilu Henner Celebrate Opening Night of THE JOURNALS OF ADAM AND Photo
Photos: Hal Linden, Marilu Henner Celebrate Opening Night of THE JOURNALS OF ADAM AND EVE

Hal Linden and Marilu Henner are now starring in The Journals of Adam and Eve, a new comedy by Ed. Weinberger, which is being presented as a special summer run at The Sheen Center. Check out photos from opening night here!
Photos: Go Inside the Farewell Gathering for TITANIC at Encores! Photo
Photos: Go Inside the Farewell Gathering for TITANIC at Encores!

Titanic concluded its run as part of New York City Center Encores! on Sunday, June 23rd. The company held a closing celebration, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festivities. Check out the photos here!
Celebrity Autobiography Returns to The Triad With Jackie Hoffman, Michael Urie, & Mor Photo
Celebrity Autobiography Returns to The Triad With Jackie Hoffman, Michael Urie, & More

Celebrity Autobiography, the international hit comedy Broadway sensation and winner of the Drama Desk Award is returning to its home at the iconic Triad Theater with a recently added show on Tuesday, July 9th. Featuring Craig Bierko, Jackie Hoffman, TCM’s Ben Mankiewicz, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, Michael Urie, and Alan Zweibel.
Video: Original TITANIC Cast Member Victoria Clark Misses the Boat At Tonight's Encor Photo
Video: Original TITANIC Cast Member Victoria Clark Misses the Boat At Tonight's Encores! Performance

Watch as Tony Award-winner Victoria Clark, who played Alice Beane in the original Broadway company of Titanic, makes a special appearance on the New York City Center stage below!
Video: More Highlights from Encores! TITANIC Photo
Video: More Highlights from Encores! TITANIC

Titanic has arrived at New York City Center, closing the Encores! season this month. Check out more video clips of the cast, including 'Barrett's Song,' 'Still,' and 'The Proposal.'
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Bonnie Milligan been in?

Bonnie Milligan has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Bonnie Milligan been in?

Bonnie Milligan has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Bonnie Milligan been nominated for?

Bonnie Milligan has been nominated for several prestigious awards, including: - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo - Distinguished Performance Awards (Drama League Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo - Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Head Over Heels - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Head Over Heels - Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Head Over Heels.

What awards has Bonnie Milligan won?

Bonnie Milligan has won the following awards: Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Kimberly Akimbo and Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance at the Theatre World Awards for Head Over Heels.

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