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BIO

BROADWAY: The Crucible, Spinning into Butter, Come Back Little Sheba, The Grand Manner, Pygmalion, The Big Knife. OFF BROADWAY: Pocatello, Stuff Happens, The Michaels. Obie Awards: Talking Heads, and Tony Kushner’s The Intelligent Homosexuals Guide… THE GUTHRIE THEATER ACTING COMPANY under Garland Wright: over 35 productions including the title roles of Medea and A Woman of No Importance. INTERNATIONALLY: Two European tours of The Children of Heracles. She has worked with renowned directors Michael Engler, Michael Greif, Douglas Hughes, Richard Nelson, Lucian Pintilie, Peter Sellars, Bartlett Sher, Daniel Sullivan, Ivo Van Hove, Les Waters, Stanley Wojewodski, Robert Woodruff. FILM: American Beauty (Sam Mendes), XX (Karyn Kusama) Chronic (Michel Franco) St. Vincent (Theodore Melfi), Soldier (Paul W.S. Anderson). TELEVISION: Gilded Age, Malcolm In The Middle, Mildred Pierce, Law & Order, Boston Legal, and this year’s widely acclaimed short, A Holiday To Remember.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Original Broadway Production, 2024
Ruthie

Tenkei

[New York]
Public Theater Off-Broadway World Premiere, 2019
Rose Michael

[Off-Broadway]
New York Theatre Workshop Production, 2017
Ruthie

Tenkei

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2016
Rebecca Nurse

[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Production, 2013
Patty Benedict

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater & Signature Theatre Company Co-Production, 2011
Performer

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Revival, 2008
Mrs. Coffman

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2007
Mrs. Pearce

[Off-Broadway]
2005
Anita

[Off-Broadway]
2003
Celia (The Hand of God)

[Off-Broadway]
2000
Dean Catherine Kenney

[Off-Broadway]
2000
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1998
Performer


Awards and Nominations


winner
Obie Awards - 2011 - Performance

Brenda Wehle, The Intelligent Homosexual'S Guide


winner
Obie Awards - 2003 - Performance

Brenda Wehle, Talking Heads

News


Video: Check Out New Footage of Rachel McAdams & More in MARY JANE

Check out new footage of MARY JANE on Broadway! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
MARY JANE Starring Rachel McAdams Extends For a Final Time

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced a final extension for the Broadway premiere of Mary Jane, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog, starring Rachel McAdams, and directed by Anne Kauffman.
Video: First Look at Rachel McAdams & More in MARY JANE on Broadway

Get a first look at footage of Mary Jane on Broadway starring Rachel McAdams and more! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Review Roundup: Rachel McAdams Stars In MARY JANE Opening Tonight on Broadway

Film star Rachel McAdams comes to Broadway in Manhattan Theatre Club’s Broadway premiere of Mary Jane, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog. Read the reviews!
Photos: MARY JANE Celebrates Opening Night at After Party

Mary Jane, led by Rachel McAdams, opened on Broadway last night, April 23. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the opening night after party here!
Photos: Rachel McAdams and the Cast of MARY JANE Celebrate Opening Night

Mary Jane, led by Rachel McAdams, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog, officially opened on Broadway last night, April 23. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the cast on opening night here!
Photos: First Look at Rachel McAdams & More in MARY JANE on Broadway

Get a first look at photos of MARY JANE on Broadway starring Rachel McAdams and more. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Meet the Cast of MARY JANE, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

The Broadway premiere of Mary Jane, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog, starring Academy Award nominee & Critics Choice Award Winner Rachel McAdams, begins previews on Broadway tonight, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Meet the cast of Mary Jane here!
Up on the Marquee: MARY JANE

Next up at Manhattan Theatre Club is the Broadway premiere of Mary Jane written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog, starring Academy Award nominee & Critics Choice Award Winner Rachel McAdams and directed by Anne Kauffman.
Photos: Rachel McAdams and the Cast of MARY JANE Meet the Press

Next up at Manhattan Theatre Club is the Broadway premiere of Mary Jane written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog, starring Academy Award nominee & Critics Choice Award Winner Rachel McAdams and directed by Anne Kauffman. The company just met the press and you can check out photos from in side the big day here.
Full Broadway Cast Set For the Premiere of MARY JANE, Starring Rachel McAdams

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced the full cast for the Broadway premiere of Mary Jane, starring Rachel McAdams. Learn more about the full cast here!
Broadway Actors in THE GILDED AGE & How You Know Them

Meet all of the Broadway actors in THE GILDED AGE! The new series features appearances by Audra McDonald, Denée Benton, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Kelli O'Hara, Carrie Coon, Claybourne Elder, Donna Murphy, Katie Finneran, Debra Monk, Taylor Richardson, Douglas Sills, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Patrick Page, Michael Cerveris, and more.
VIDEO: Tune in to the Guthrie Theater's Virtual Benefit

The Guthrie Theater announced is presenting its first-ever virtual benefit tonight, August 1.
Guthrie Theater Announces Virtual Benefit August 1

The Guthrie Theater announced it will present its first-ever virtual benefit on Saturday, August 1 at 7 p.m. CDT. The online gathering will raise critical funds to help sustain the theater, celebrate local and national artists and uplift the community the Guthrie serves. Attending the virtual benefit is free, but registration is required. Captioning and ASL interpretation will be available. For more information about how to give to the Guthrie and register for the event, visit www.guthrietheater.org/benefit. 
Santino Fontana, Don Cheadle, Mark Rylance and More to Take Part in Guthrie Theater Virtual Benefit

The Guthrie Theater announced it will present its first-ever virtual benefit on Saturday, August 1 at 7 p.m. CDT. The online gathering will raise critical funds to help sustain the theater, celebrate local and national artists and uplift the community the Guthrie serves.
VIDEO: Take a Look at THE MICHAELS at The Public Theater Now Extended Through Sunday, December 1

The complete cast of THE MICHAELS features Charlotte Bydwell (Lucy Michael), Haviland Morris (Irenie Walker), Maryann Plunkett (Kate Harris), Matilda Sakamoto (May Smith), Jay O. Sanders (David Michael), Brenda Wehle (Rose Michael), and Rita Wolf (Sally Michael).
BWW Review: Richard Nelson Adds a New Family To His Intriguing Rhinebeck Panorama with THE MICHAELS

Of the many common features shared by the eight (thus far) plays that make up playwright/director Richard Nelson's 'Rhinebeck Panorama' series, perhaps the most unusual is that they all take place on the date of their opening night at the Public Theater.
Photo Coverage: Public Theater Celebrates Opening Night of THE MICHAELS

The Public Theater presents THE MICHAELS, written and directed by Tony Award winner Richard Nelson. THE MICHAELS is currently running in The Public's LuEsther Hall and has been extended one week to run through Sunday, November 24. We're taking you inside opening night below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Richard Nelson's THE MICHAELS

The Public Theater presents THE MICHAELS, written and directed by Tony Award winner Richard Nelson. THE MICHAELS is currently running in The Public's LuEsther Hall and has been extended one week to run through Sunday, November 24. It officially opens on Sunday, October 27.
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with THE MICHAELS

Get a peek inside rehearsals for the world premiere of THE MICHAELS, written and directed by Tony Award winner Richard Nelson, on Saturday, October 19 in The Public's LuEsther Hall with a Joseph Papp Free Preview performance. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Brenda Wehle been in?

Brenda Wehle has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Brenda Wehle been in?

Brenda Wehle has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Brenda Wehle been nominated for?

Performance (Obie Awards) for The Intelligent Homosexual'S Guide and Performance (Obie Awards) for Talking Heads.

What awards has Brenda Wehle won?

Brenda Wehle has won the following awards: Performance (Obie Awards) for The Intelligent Homosexual's Guide and Performance (Obie Awards) for Talking Heads.

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