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BIO

Debra Monk has appeared in 11 Broadway show and has been nominated four times for the Tony Award, winning for Featured Actress in a Play for Redwood Curtain. She is co-author of the classic Tony-nominated musical Pump Boys and Dinettes, and has been featured in the television series Grey's Anatomy, Damages, Glee, and NYPD Blue, earning an Emmy Award for her portrayal of Katie Sipowicz. Monk's film credits include One for the Money, The Other Woman, and The Bridges of Madison County.

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STAGE CREDITS

Amy and the Orphans Amy and the Orphans
[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Off-Broadway Premiere, 2018
Maggie
Mrs. Miller Does Her Thing Mrs. Miller Does Her Thing
[Arlington, VA (Regional)]
World Premiere at the Signature Theatre, 2017
Elva Miller
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
[Broadway]
2013
Big Mama
Love, Loss, and What I Wore Love, Loss, and What I Wore
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2009
Performer [Replacement]
Curtains Curtains
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Carmen Bernstein
Curtains
[Los Angeles]
World Premiere, 2006
Carmen Bernstein
Curtains
[New York]
Workshop, 2005
Performers
Curtains
[New York]
Workshop, 2005
Performer
Children And Art
[Broadway]
Stephen Sondheim Tribute Benefit, 2005
Performer
Reckless Reckless
[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2004
Doctor
Thou Shalt Not
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Madame Raquin
Dear World
[New York]
Workshop, 1998
Gabrielle
Ah, Wilderness!
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 1998
Essie Miller
Skin of Our Teeth
[New York]
Workshop, 1998
Maggie Antrobus
Steel Pier
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Couple #32
Shelby Stevens
Chicago Chicago
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Matron "Mama" Morton [Replacement]
Skin of Our Teeth
[New York]
Workshop, 1996
Maggie Antrobus
Company
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1995
Joanne
Picnic
[Broadway]
1994
Rosemary Sydney
Redwood Curtain
[Broadway]
1993
Geneva
Nick & Nora
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1991
Lily Connors
Performer
Prelude to a Kiss
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1990
Mrs. Boyle
Oil City Symphony
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1987
Performer
Pump Boys and Dinettes
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1982
Prudie Cupp
Pump Boys and Dinettes
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1981
Prudie Cupp
Curtains
[New York]
Workshop, 2003
Performer

Productions

Pump Boys and DinettesPump Boys and Dinettes
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Book, Music, and Lyrics

Writing

Oil City Symphony
Composer
Lyricist
Pump Boys and Dinettes
Composer/Lyricist

Movies

Prelude to a Kiss
[ 1992 ] Aunt Dorothy
Fearless
[ 1993 ] Alison
For Love or Money
[ 1993 ] Mrs. Wegman
Quiz Show
[ 1994 ] Kintner's Secretary
The Bridges of Madison County
[ 1995 ] Madge
Jeffrey
[ 1995 ] Mom
Reckless
[ 1995 ] Therapist
Extreme Measures
[ 1996 ] Dr. Judith Gruszynski
The First Wives Club
[ 1996 ] Jilted Lover
Bed of Roses
[ 1996 ] Lewis' Mom
Mrs. Winterbourne
[ 1996 ] Lieutenant Ambrose
The Substance of Fire
[ 1996 ] Martha Hackett
In & Out
[ 1997 ] Mrs. Lester
The Devil's Advocate
[ 1997 ] Pam Garrety
Bulworth
[ 1998 ] Helen
Center Stage
[ 2000 ] Nancy
Briar Patch
[ 2002 ] Officer Avon
Milwaukee, Minnesota
[ 2003 ] Edna Burroughs
Palindromes
[ 2004 ] Mama Sunshine
The Producers
[ 2005 ] Lick Me-Bite Me
Dark Water
[ 2005 ] Young Dahlia's Teacher
The Savages
[ 2007 ] Nancy Lachman
The Great Buck Howard
[ 2008 ] Doreen
The Other Woman
[ 2009 ] Laura
One for the Money
[ 2012 ] Mrs. Plum
The Brass Teapot
[ 2012 ] Trudy
Ass Backwards
[ 2013 ] Pawn Shop Owner
This Is Where I Leave You
[ 2014 ] Linda Callen
Demolition
[ 2015 ] DavisMom
Standing Up, Falling Down
[ 2019 ] Jeanie Rollins

TV Shows

A Nero Wolfe Mystery
Mrs. Boone, Mrs. Yeager, Madame Zorka
Damages
Deniece Parsons
Grey's Anatomy
Louise O'Malley
Law & Order
Judge G. Proctor, Dr. Madelyn Stahl, Kathleen O'Brien
Loving
Sandra Thorpe
Mercy Street
Dr. Foster's Mother
Mozart in the Jungle
Betty Cragdale
New Amsterdam
Karen Brantley
NYPD Blue
Katie Sipowicz
Sneaky Pete
Connie Persikof
Tell Me a Story
Esther Thorn

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Debra Monk, Curtains

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Debra Monk, Curtains

Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical

Debra Monk, Steel Pier

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1997 - Best Featured Actress - Musical

Debra Monk, Steel Pier

Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Debra Monk , Steel Pier


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production

Debra Monk3 Hotels

Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Debra Monk, Picnic

Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Actress - Play

Debra Monk, Redwood Curtain

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1993 - Best Actress - Play

Debra Monk, Redwood Curtain


winner
Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Debra Monk, Redwood Curtain

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ROCKERS ON BROADWAY hosted its 31st annual event themed “Back in Time” on Monday, October 28 at 8:00 PM at New York's Sony Hall. Check out the photos here!
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ROCKERS ON BROADWAY – the annual concert raising money for charities that include pre-professional training and scholarships in the performing arts – has announced that Tony Award winner Debra Monk will make a special appearance at its 31st annual event themed “Back in Time” on Monday, October 28 at 8:00 PM at New York's Sony Hall.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Debra Monk been in?

Debra Monk has appeared on Broadway in 14 shows.

How many West End shows has Debra Monk been in?

Debra Monk has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Debra Monk been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Curtains, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Curtains, Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Steel Pier, Best Featured Actress - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Steel Pier , Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Steel Pier, Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for 3 Hotels, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Picnic, Outstanding Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Redwood Curtain, Best Actress - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Redwood Curtain and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Redwood Curtain.

What awards has Debra Monk won?

Debra Monk has received several prestigious awards, including Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for her performance in Curtains. She won the Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for 3 Hotels. Additionally, she was honored with the Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for her role in Redwood Curtain.

How many shows has Debra Monk written?

Debra Monk has written 2 shows including Pump Boys and Dinettes (Composer/Lyricist), Oil City Symphony (Composer).

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