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BIO

Lincoln Center Theatre: Flying Over Sunset, South Pacific (1st National Tour). Broadway: Bright Star (Theater World Award; Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Drama League nominations). Off-Broadway includes Call Me Madam (City Center Encores!) and Carrie (MCC). Regional includes Lempicka (Williamstown Theatre Festival), Annie McDougan in First Wives Club (Chicago), Dot in Sunday in the Park with George(Chicago Shakespeare Theater) and Elphaba in Wicked (1st National Tour; also Melbourne, Australia). West End includes Fantine in Les Misérables, Rose in The Secret Garden (Royal Shakespeare Company), Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens (The Venue) and Kim in Personals (Apollo Theatre). UK tour includes Christine in The Phantom of the Opera and Eva Cassidy in Over the Rainbow. Film: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. TV: “Sorry For Your Loss” (Facebook series).

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STAGE CREDITS

Flying Over Sunset Flying Over Sunset
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theatre's Original Broadway Production, 2021
Clare Boothe Luce
Call Me Madam Call Me Madam
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival, 2019
Performer
Bright Star Bright Star
[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2017
Alice Murphy [Replacement]
Sondheim on Sondheim Sondheim on Sondheim
[Los Angeles]
Hollywood Bowl Revival, 2017
Performer
Sunday in the Park with George Sunday in the Park with George
[New York]
New York City Center Concert Gala, 2016
Yvonne
Bright Star Bright Star
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Alice Murphy
Carrie Carrie
[Off-Broadway]
MCC Theater Production, 2012
Miss Gardner
Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens
[West End]
London Revival, 2005
Chesty Prospects
Wicked (1st National Tour) Wicked (1st National Tour)
[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 2005
Elphaba [Replacement]
The Secret Garden
[West End]
London Revival, 2001
Performer

Awards and Nominations

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

Carmen Cusack, Flying Over Sunset

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Carmen Cusack, Flying Over Sunset

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Carmen Cusack, Bright Star

Drama League Awards - 2016 - Distinguished Performance Award

Carmen Cusack, Bright Star

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Carmen Cusack, Bright Star

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Carmen Cusack, Bright Star

Helen Hayes Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production

Carmen CusackSouth Pacific

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BWW Q&A: Will Ray Talks THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL at Theatre Raleigh Photo
BWW Q&A: Will Ray Talks THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL at Theatre Raleigh
by Joshua Wright - Mar 18, 2025

Horton Foote’s TONY-winning play The Trip to Bountiful tells the moving story of Carrie Watts, an elderly Southern woman who dreams of escaping the bustling city to return to rural Bountiful, Texas. She sets out on a risky journey to her beloved hometown with her family in hot pursuit. Along the way, she encounters kindness and compassion … and discovers the true meaning of home.
Video: Behind the Dance of 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse Photo
Video: Behind the Dance of 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse
by Michael Major - Mar 17, 2025

Go behind the choreography of 3 Summers of Lincoln at La Jolla Playhouse. Watch a video of co-lyricist and co-choreography Daniel J. Watts break down the dancing in the new musical, alongside his co-choreographer, Jon Rua!
Video: Behind the Music of 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse Photo
Video: Behind the Music of 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse
by Michael Major - Mar 12, 2025

Watch a video of the creative team behind 3 Summer of Lincoln discuss the process behind adding music to Abraham Lincoln's story for the new musical, which has an original score of gospel, R&B, powerhouse anthems, and Broadway.
Meet the Cast of GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK, Now in Previews on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK, Now in Previews on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

Good Night, and Good Luck is now in previews on Broadway,  The new play by George Clooney and Grant Heslov and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, stars Clooney in his Broadway debut. Meet the cast here!
Review: 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse Photo
Review: 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse
by ErinMarie Reiter - Mar 5, 2025

“3 Summers of Lincoln” at the La Jolla Playhouse brings you a vibrant musical about a friendship between President Lincoln and Frederick Douglass that changed the course of American history. 
Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On La Jolla's 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN Photo
Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On La Jolla's 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN
by Joshua Wright - Mar 4, 2025

3 Summers of Lincoln, starring Ivan Hernandez, Quentin Earl Darrington, Carmen Cusack, John-Andrew Morrison, and more is now on stage at La Jolla Playhouse. The world premiere musical is now playing at La Jolla Playhouse through March 23, 2025.
Video: First Look at 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse Photo
Video: First Look at 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse
by Michael Major - Mar 3, 2025

Watch a first look at 3 Summers of Lincoln, starring Ivan Hernandez, Quentin Earl Darrington, Carmen Cusack, John-Andrew Morrison, and more. See the video now!
Theatre Raleigh 2025 Main Stage Season Tickets Now On Sale Photo
Theatre Raleigh 2025 Main Stage Season Tickets Now On Sale
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2025

Theatre Raleigh has announced that single tickets are now available for its highly anticipated 2025 Main Stage season. Kicking off the lineup is next month's production of 'The Trip to Bountiful,' starring four-time Daytime Emmy Award winner Kim Zimmer.
Video: Inside Rehearsals for 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse Photo
Video: Inside Rehearsals for 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Jan 29, 2025

Go inside rehearsals for 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse. This gripping new musical tells the inspirational story of one of the most important friendships in our nation’s history, and a divided country coming together. Summer, 1862.
Broadway-Aimed BULL DURHAM To Play Paper Mill Playhouse In Fall 2025 Photo
Broadway-Aimed BULL DURHAM To Play Paper Mill Playhouse In Fall 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2025

The musical adaptation of the film Bull Durham is set to make its Paper Mill Playhouse debut in Fall 2025. According to recent Equity casting notices, the show will play a one-month run at the venue from October 2 - November 2, 2025.
At This Performance: Getting to Know Swings, The Backbone of Broadway Photo
At This Performance: Getting to Know Swings, The Backbone of Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2025

Perhaps no member of a Broadway company is more indispensable or rightfully lauded than our incredible covers. And of all the good folks working behind the scenes ready to keep the show going on day after day, perhaps no one works harder than the swing.
At This Performance: Getting to Know Swings, The Backbone of Broadway Photo
At This Performance: Getting to Know Swings, The Backbone of Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2025

Perhaps no member of a Broadway company is more indispensable or rightfully lauded than our incredible covers. And of all the good folks working behind the scenes ready to keep the show going on day after day, perhaps no one works harder than the swing.
Kim Zimmer Will Lead Theatre Raleigh's THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL Photo
Kim Zimmer Will Lead Theatre Raleigh's THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2025

Kim Zimmer, the four-time Daytime Emmy award winning actor renowned for her portrayal of Reva Shayne on 'Guiding Light,' will star in Theatre Raleigh's highly anticipated production of 'The Trip to Bountiful.'
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards; JEKYLL & HYDE at Studio 1 Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Spotlight: 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse Photo
Spotlight: 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse
by BWW Special Offer - Dec 24, 2024

A Gripping World-Premiere Musical Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass had three pivotal conversations that shaped the course of history. This new musical tells the inspirational story of one of the most important friendships in our nation’s history, and a divided country coming together.
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards; Studio 1 Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Ivan Hernandez Replaces Brian Stokes Mitchell in La Jolla's 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN; Car Photo
Ivan Hernandez Replaces Brian Stokes Mitchell in La Jolla's 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN; Carmen Cusack & More Join Cast
by Joshua Wright - Dec 19, 2024

Complete casting has been revealed for La Jolla Playhouse production of 3 Summers of Lincoln. Ivan Hernandez will play President Abraham Lincoln in its upcoming world premiere with book by Joe DiPietro; lyrics by Daniel J. Watts and Joe DiPietro; music by Crystal Monee Hall; choreography by Jon Rua and Daniel J. Watts; and directed by Christopher Ashley, the Rich Family Artistic Director of La Jolla Playhouse.
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards; JEKYLL & HYDE at Studio 1 Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Raleigh Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
THE CHRISTMAS CAROLS to Have World Premiere at Pickerington High School North Photo
THE CHRISTMAS CAROLS to Have World Premiere at Pickerington High School North
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2024

The new musical comedy The Christmas Carols will premiere in Pickerington, Ohio this holiday season! The musical will receive this world premiere staging at Pickerington High School North, the alma mater of the composer. Learn how to attend.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Carmen Cusack been in?

Carmen Cusack has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Carmen Cusack been in?

Carmen Cusack has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Carmen Cusack's first West End show?

Carmen Cusack's first West End show was The Secret Garden which opened in 2001

What awards has Carmen Cusack been nominated for?

Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Flying Over Sunset, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Flying Over Sunset, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Bright Star, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Bright Star, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Bright Star, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Bright Star and Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for South Pacific.

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