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BIO

A stage actress, Brooke Elliott appeared on Broadway in the roles of ‘Majella’ in The Pirate Queen and ‘Big Sue’ in the Rosie O’Donnell produced Boy George musical, Taboo. Elliott performed music from Taboo on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and on The View. Additionally, she toured nationally as an ensemble member of critically acclaimed musicals Wicked and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Elliot was also a member of the Chicago based theater company Babes with Blades, a diverse ensemble of artists working together to expand opportunities for women in the world of stage combat.



Onscreen, she is known for her roles as Jane Bingum on the Lifetime series Drop Dead Diva (2009–2014) and as Dana Sue Sullivan in the Netflix romantic drama Sweet Magnolias (2020–present).

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Ensemble

Majella

Evleen (Understudy)

[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 2005
Ensemble

Madame Morrible (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 2003
Big Sue [Replacement]

Ensemble

Big Sue (Understudy)


Movies

What Women Want
[ 2000 ] Woman in Park
Furst Born
[ 2016 ] Amber
Diary of a Lunatic
[ 2017 ] Kendra
Crazy Wonderful
[ 2018 ] Keri-Ann
More Beautiful for Having Been Broken
[ 2019 ] Kat
A Country Christmas Harmony
[ 2022 ] Chrissy Kessler

TV Shows

Law & Order: Trial by Jury
Denise Bell
Drop Dead Diva
[ 2009-2014 ] Jane Bingum
Dolly Parton's Heartstrings
Nancy
Sweet Magnolias
[ 2020-2022 ] Dana Sue Sullivan

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News


Netflix Sets SWEET MAGNOLIAS Season Four Premiere Date, Shares First-Look

Netflix has announced a premiere date for the much-anticipated fourth season of Sweet Magnolias, with all ten episodes premiering Thursday, February 6, 2025.
Netflix Renews SWEET MAGNOLIAS For a Fourth Season

Sweet Magnolias follows lifelong best friends Maddie (JoAnna Garcia Swisher), Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott), and Helen (Heather Headley) as they juggle relationships, family, and careers in the charming small town of Serenity, SC. Season 3 premiered on Netflix on July 20, 2023 and debuted at #1.
Video: Watch Heather Headley in Netflix's SWEET MAGNOLIAS Season Three Trailer

Netflix has released the trailer for season three of Sweet Magnolias, starring Tony winner Heather Headley. The series features Chris Medlin, who has been seen on Broadway in Mean Girls and Diana: the Musical. Sweet Magnolias centers around three best friends who live in a small town where everybody knows everybody. Watch the video trailer now!
Lee Roy Reams, Faith Prince, Ari Axelrod, and Anita Gillette to Join 92NY's Cabaret Conversations

The 92nd Street Y, New York School of Music has announced new guests for their popular virtual interview series, Cabaret Conversations, now in its third year. Led by award-winning cabaret historian and performer Michael Kirk Lane, the series was the recipient of the 2022 Manhattan Association of Cabaret Award for Best Virtual Presentation.
92NY SCHOOL OF MUSIC ANNOUNCES NEW GUESTS FOR CABARET CONVERSATIONS

The newest lineup of cabaret stars that will chat with Michael Kirk Lane for 92Y has been announced and it's a doozy.
Netflix Renews SWEET MAGNOLIAS For a Third Season

Sweet Magnolias follows lifelong best friends Maddie (JoAnna Garcia Swisher), Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott), and Helen (Heather Headley) as they juggle relationships, family, and careers in the charming small town of Serenity, SC. Sweet Magnolias is based on the popular series of novels published by MIRA Books.
VIDEO: Heather Headley Stars in Netflix's SWEET MAGNOLIAS Season Two Trailer

Sweet Magnolias centers around three best friends (Maddie, Helen, and Dana Sue) born and raised in Serenity, SC, a small southern town where everybody knows everybody and everybody knows everybody’s business. The series stars Heather Headley, JoAnna Garcia Swisher, and Brooke Elliott. Watch the new trailer here!
Skyline Theatre Company Kicks Off 20th Anniversary Season This Saturday

The event will be co-hosted by Brooke Elliott, currently starring in the new Netflix series “Sweet Magnolias” and recently portrayed the lead role of Jane Bingum in Lifetime TV’s “Drop Dead Diva.” Sam Scalamoni, Skyline Theatre Company’s Co-Founder and Artistic Director, will be the event’s other co-host.
Nicole Conn's 'More Beautiful For Having Been Broken' Will Be Released Worldwide This Spring

Vision Films has acquired the worldwide distribution rights to 'More Beautiful for Having Been Broken,' the award-winning feature-length film directed by Nicole Conn. Learn about the film and how to buy it.
Heather Headley to Star in Netflix Series SWEET MAGNOLIAS

Tony and Drama Desk Award award winner Heather Headley is set to star alongside Monica Potter and Brooke Elliott in the new Netflix series Sweet Magnolias, according to Deadline.
Faith Prince Brings HAVE A LITTLE FAITH to Feinstein's at the Nikko

Tony Award winner Faith Prince returns toFeinstein's at the Nikko with her acclaimed show, Have a Little Faith, on Friday, March 29 (8 p.m.) and Saturday, March 30 (8 p.m.). Have a Little Faith is a smorgasbord of Faith Prince: past, present, and future. From her memorable Broadway triumphs, to tales and songs from her early Off-Broadway gems, to her latest Broadway roles, the evening sparkles with doses of Faith's quirky trademark humor, as well as touching moments filled with pathos.
Irvine Barclay Theatre Announces 4 GIRLS 4 Featuring Maureen McGovern, Donna McKechnie, Faith Prince, and Lillias White

Irvine Barclay Theatre was recently informed that Bebe Neuwirth is withdrawing from her concert engagement at Irvine Barclay Theatre on March 16th. Scheduling conflicts will preclude her from being able to perform at the Barclay as planned. In her stead, the Barclay is announcing a performance on the same date, March 16, 2019 at 8pm, of 4 GIRLS 4 featuring four legendary Broadway singers and actresses.
Faith Prince to Headline The New York Pops Underground Cabaret at Feinstein's/54 Below

The New York Pops hosts its annual cabaret fundraiser at Feinstein's/54 Below on Monday, September 24, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.(performance at 6:30 p.m.) starring Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award winner Faith Prince. The event is hosted by New York Pops Music Director Steven Reineke.
TV Pilot Roundup: Which Broadway Stars Will We See on the Small Screen Next Season?

Many Broadway favorites have filmed pilots this year including Phillipa Soo, Lesli Margherita, Brian d'Arcy James, Andy Karl, and more. As the year continues, the networks are beginning to make decisions on what will be picked up for a full series, and what won't see beyond the pilot.
Broadway Veteran Brooke Elliott to Star in Currently Untitled ABC Comedy Pilot

According to Variety, Brooke Elliott will star in the currently untitled ABC comedy pilot penned by Bobby Bowman. The series will follow a dysfunctional family struggling with mental illness, and it is partially inspired by Bowman's real life.
Rubicon Theatre Company Announces BROADWAY CONCERT SERIES

The 2018 Janet and Mark L. Goldenson Broadway Concert Series at Rubicon Theatre Company kicks off with five intimate concerts by award-winning stars of the Great White Way, including Tony Award-winner FAITH PRINCE (Guys and Dolls), L.A. Drama Critics Circle Award-winner JASON GRAAE (RTC's Return to the Forbidden Planet, Falsettos), Helen Hayes Award-winners DAVID BURNHAM (The Light in the Piazza) and TAMI TAPPAN (RTC's Streetcar Named Desire, Miss Saigon), husband-and-wife duo MEGAN MCGINNIS and ADAM HALPIN (Daddy Long Legs), Ovation nominee ERIC KUNZE (Evita), and Nashville-based singer MELISSA HAMMANS (Back to the Garden).
Jessie Mueller Heads for The Herbst in San Francisco Tonight

Producer Mark Cortale's Broadway concert series hosted by Sirius XM radio star Seth Rudetsky will return to San Francisco for the 2017/18 season with a move to the Herbst Theatre at the iconic San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center.
Broadway Star Faith Prince to Perform in New Orleans This Fall

Faith Prince, Tony Award winner for Guys and Dolls, will make debut for Mark Cortale's Broadway @ NOCCA concert series on September 22 at 8:00 PM, as a benefit for the The NOCCA Institute.
Jessie Mueller, Kelli O'Hara & Faith Prince Headed for The Herbst in San Francisco

Producer Mark Cortale's Broadway concert series hosted by Sirius XM radio star Seth Rudetsky will return to San Francisco for the 2017/18 season with a move to the Herbst Theatre at the iconic San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center.
Faith Prince and Seth Rudetsky Come to NOCCA Next Week

Faith Prince--Tony Award-winner for her performance in Guys and Dolls--makes her debut on Mark Cortale's Broadway @ NOCCA concert series next Friday, September 22 at 8PM, as a benefit for the The NOCCA Institute.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Brooke Elliott been in?

Brooke Elliott has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Brooke Elliott been in?

Brooke Elliott has not appeared in the West End.

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