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Erika is best known for her role as Cady in Mean Girls on Broadway.



She also appeared as Fantine in the recent Broadway revival of Les Miserables, Kim Ravenal in PBS' Live from Lincoln Center: Show Boat; Beth in Signature Theatre's world premiere of Kathleen Marshall/Sheryl Crow' musical, Diner; featured opposite Tyne Daly in York Theatre Company's staging of Jerry Herman's Dear World. Nellie Forbush in South Pacific and Sophie in Mamma Mia! at PCLO.

She is a recipient of Alan Eisenberg Actors' Equity Award and graduate of University of Michigan BFA Musical Theater.

Erika can be seen in the Peacock original series Girls5Eva.

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STAGE CREDITS

Flying Over Sunset Flying Over Sunset
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theatre's Original Broadway Production, 2021
Ann/Judith
Mean Girls Mean Girls
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Cady Heron
Dear World Dear World
[Off-Broadway]
York Theatre Company Off-Broadway Revival, 2017
Nina
Diner Diner
[Regional (US)]
Delaware Theatre Company World Premiere Production, 2015
Beth
Les Miserables Les Miserables
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Fantine [Replacement]


TV Shows

Girls5eva
Young Gloria

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Erika Henningsen, Mean Girls

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Photos: SUNSET BLVD Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway

Jamie Lloyd’s new Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Blvd, starring Nicole Scherzinger as ‘Norma Desmond' officially opened on Sunday, October 20 at the St. James Theatre on Broadway. Check out photos of all of the stars arriving at opening night here!
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JOY THE MUSICAL Holds Workshop Presentation Starring Betsy Wolfe

The new musical Joy recently held a presentation with a starry cast led by Betsy Wolfe in the title role. Learn more about the history of the production in development and what's next for the show.
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When you think about the FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention, you may not realize the number of Broadway-related connections it has, even beyond this year’s spotlights on HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL and HAZBIN HOTEL.
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JOY Musical to Open Off-Broadway?

Joy, a new musical by Ken Davenport and AnnMarie Milazzo, will play off-Broadway in 2025. We have all of the details here!
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Review: Santino Fontana's BY REQUEST at 54 Below Is Off-the-Walls Fun

Broadway's Santino Fontana (FROZEN, TOOTSIE) is supremely charming. Tonight and tomorrow, catch him in his craziest venture yet, BY REQUEST, where he performs setlists composed entirely from audience requests. Fontana wowed the audience with his singing, comedic chops and even some Shakespeare, plus special guest Lilli Cooper.
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See Santino Fontana, WRITE OUT LOUD & More Next Week At 54

54 Below announced next week's lineup featuring performances by Broadway stars, including a tribute to Stephen Sondheim and a night with Tony Award winner Alice Ripley.
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Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup " Sept. 9 to Sept. 15 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 phonograph-era music and Santino Fontana's all audience requests show.
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Lilli Cooper, Erika Henningsen & More to Join Santino Fontana at 54 Below

54 BELOW will present the return of Santino Fontana this month. See special guests and learn how to purchase tickets.
Broadway Unites to Organize Support for the Harris-Walz Campaign Photo
Broadway Unites to Organize Support for the Harris-Walz Campaign

The best of Broadway came together for the Broadway for Harris Community Launch Call- giving theater makers and fans an opportunity to learn more about how they can get involved in supporting the Harris-Walz campaign and other Democrats between now and the election. Check out what went down at the big meeting here!
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Shaina Taub Will Host Broadway for Harris Community Launch

Shaina Taub, creator and star of Broadway’s Tony-winning Suffs, will host the Broadway for Harris Community Launch Call tonight, Monday, August 26 from 6:00-7:00pm ET. The call will take place over Zoom and is open to the public.
Video: Meet New WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Star, Kyle Selig Photo
Video: Meet New WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Star, Kyle Selig

Water for Elephants will soon welcome Kyle Selig to the role of Jacob Jankowski beginning Tuesday, September 3, taking over for Grant Gustin. How will he fare in the role? Recap just a few of our favorite Kyle performances in these videos!
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Story Pirates Releases Kids Album Featuring Stephanie Jae Park, Erika Henningsen, & More

Story Pirates, the media company and podcast for kids, has recently released a new summer music album featuring several Broadway alum. The album, titled Key Change World, includes 12 of the most popular tracks from the podcast, with performances from Stephanie Jae Park, Erika Henningsen, Allan K. Washington, and Nick Blaemire. Listen to the album now!
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Will Forte Joins Netflix Comedy Series THE FOUR SEASONS

Will Forte is the latest addition to The Four Seasons, an all-new Netflix comedy series adaptation from Tina Fey, Lang Fisher, and Tracey Wigfield. The series is based on the 1981 feature film of the same name and is slated to begin production later this year. 
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Erika Henningsen Joins THE FOUR SEASONS With Tina Fey

Erika Henningsen, who originated the role of Cady Heron in Mean Girls on Broadway, has joined the cast of The Four Seasons, an all-new comedy series adaptation from Tina Fey, Lang Fisher, and Tracey Wigfield. Henningsen joins previously announced stars Colman Domingo, Steve Carell, and Fey.
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Kate Baldwin, Beth Leavel, and More Join FOLLIES Concert at Carnegie Hall

The complete cast has now been announced for Transport Group's concert production of Follies. The sold-out event will play one night only—Thursday, June 20, at 8:00 p.m. at Carnegie Hall.
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Holliday, Lewis, Benko, Billings & More to Star in FOLLIES at Carnegie Hall

Follies, featuring an all-star cast of Tony Award winners and nominees, will be the tenth presentation in the Transport Group's Anne L. Bernstein Concert Series—for one night only—at Carnegie Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets.
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THE 24 HOUR PLAYS presented The 24 Hour Plays: Los Angeles on Monday March 18, 2024 at The Hudson Theaters. The event featured distinguished artists from the Los Angeles entertainment community coming together for one night only to create, rehearse, and perform six new plays. See photos from the show!
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Lindsey Kraft, Mark Feuerstein & More Join THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: LOS ANGELES

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Erika Henningsen To Teach “A Song Is A Scene” Class At Los Angeles Musical Theatre Studio

Join Broadway actress Erika Henningsen's new class, A SONG IS A SCENE, at the Los Angeles Musical Theatre Studio. Learn to transform your approach to musical numbers, focusing on narrative depth and emotional authenticity. Suitable for both aspiring and seasoned performers.
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Rachel Bloom, Mark Wilding & More Join THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: LOS ANGELES

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Erika Henningsen been in?

Erika Henningsen has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Erika Henningsen been in?

Erika Henningsen has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Erika Henningsen been nominated for?

and Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mean Girls.

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