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Ellie made her Off Broadway debut in The Play That Goes Wrong! Ellie is also a presidential scholar and the creator and performer of a one-woman history of the presidents called Happy Birthday Mr. President! BA Rutgers, MFA New School for Drama.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Transfer, 2021
Annie (Understudy) [Replacement]

Sandra (Understudy) [Replacement]

Performer (Understudy) [Replacement]


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Review: EDINBURGH 2024: ELLIE MACPHERSON: BABE LINCOLN, Pleasance Courtyard

Ellie MacPherson: Babe Lincoln begins with MacPherson, dressed as Abraham Lincoln, walking into the room on a pair of stilts, attempting to replicate the height of the iconic historic figure. We then receive a rendition of Smash Mouth’s “All Star,” which is quite the surprise for a cabaret from a historical figure!
Photos: OH, MARY! Celebrates Opening Night at The Eagle

Cole Escola's Oh, Mary! officially opened on Broadway on July 11 at the Lyceum Theatre, following a sold out, twice extended world premiere run at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. BroadwayWorld was in attendance at the show's opening night celebration at The Eagle. Check out our exclusive photos here!
Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup " July 1 to July 7, 2024

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week, including drag, comedy, jazz, and a solo musical by Abraham Lincoln himself.
Ellie MacPherson to Present BABE LINCOLN at Edinburgh Fringe This Summer

Writer, performer, and historian (the funny kind) Ellie MacPherson will return to Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer with Babe Lincoln. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Cabaret Star Ellie MacPherson Returns As BABE LINCOLN At Edinburgh Fringe

Cabaret star Ellie MacPherson returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with BABE LINCOLN, blending songs and stories from America's past and present. Enjoy music by Bruce Springsteen, Billie Eilish, and more in this comedic historical cabaret.
Pleasance Theatre Trust's Edinburgh Fringe Programme Announces Third On-sale 

Discover the latest additions to Pleasance's programme with their third epic on-sale. Get updates on new shows, dates, and what to expect from the upcoming performances.
Photos: THE NOTEBOOK Cast & Creative Team Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night

The Notebook opened at the Schoenfeld Theatre on March 14th, and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the festivities. Check out red-carpet photos of the cast and creative team here!
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of OH, MARY!

Check out photos from inside opening night of The world premiere of Oh, Mary!, which is now running at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of MIND MANGLER at New World Stages

Mind Mangler: A Night of Tragic Illusion officially opened on Sunday, November 19 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) for a limited 16-week engagement through March 3, 2024. Check out opening night photos from Mind Mangler here!
Photos: See Neil Patrick Harris & More at PETER PAN GOES WRONG Opening Night

See the cast and creatives at opening night of Peter Pan Goes Wrong on Broadway!
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Extends Through October 2023

Due to popular demand, tickets for The Play That Goes Wrong are now on sale through October 29, 2023.
EDINBURGH 2022: Ellie MacPherson Q&A

BWW catches up with Ellie MacPherson to chat about bringing Happy Birthday Mr. President! to the 2002 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Ellie MacPherson to Present HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MR. PRESIDENT! at Feinstein's/54 Below

Ellie MacPherson will return to Feinstein’s / 54 Below (254 W 54th Street, New York, NY 10019) for a special President's Day performance of Happy Birthday, Mr. President! on February 21st at 9:45pm.
George Salazar and Joe Iconis, Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss & More This Month at Feinstein's/54 Below

This month, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.
Photos: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for MRS. DOUBTFIRE

Everyone's favorite nanny has arrived on Broadway, and isn't Mary Poppins. Just last night, Mrs. Doubtfire officially opened on Broadway at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre (124 W 43rd St). BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and you can check out photos from the red carpet arrivals below!
Photos: First Look at the New Cast of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG

The Play That Goes Wrong is officially back in performances off Broadway at New World Stages. We've got your first look at the cast in action!
Photos: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Celebrates 1234 Performances

On Friday, The Play That Goes Wrong celebrated its 1,234th Performance in New York on the Tony Award-winning set at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). At the time of performance, The Play That Goes Wrong played 27 previews and 745 performances on Broadway and 9 previews and 453 performances Off-Broadway. Check out photos from the celebration below!
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG to Celebrate 1,234 Performances in New York This Friday

The Play That Goes Wrong will celebrate its 1,234th Performance in New York on the Tony Award-winning set this Friday, October 29th at 8:00PM at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). At the time of performance, The Play That Goes Wrong will have played 27 previews and 745 performances on Broadway and 9 previews and 453 performances Off-Broadway.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Announces Cast for New York Return

The producers of the international hit comedy The Play That Goes Wrong have announced the cast for the New York production, which will resume performances on the Tony Award winning set at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) on Friday, October 15, 2021.
Bonnie Milligan and Natalie Walker, Kelli Barrett and Jarrod Spector & More This Week at Feinstein's/54 Below

This week, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

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