Franca Vercelloni
Birth Place: NYC
Latest News on Franca Vercelloni:
Pride Takes The Spotlight At The Stratford Festival (May 28, 2024)
Liz Callaway, Billy Stritch & More Nominated for 2024 MAC Awards - See the Full List! (Mar 13, 2024)
S. Epatha Merkerson, Eric Ulloa & More to Take Part in TKTS 50th Anniversary Celebration (Jun 8, 2023)
Pride Takes The Spotlight At The Stratford Festival (May 28, 2024)
Liz Callaway, Billy Stritch & More Nominated for 2024 MAC Awards - See the Full List! (Mar 13, 2024)
S. Epatha Merkerson, Eric Ulloa & More to Take Part in TKTS 50th Anniversary Celebration (Jun 8, 2023)
BIO
Franca Vercelloni is an actor and musician. Off-Broadway: Drama Desk nominated productions A Christmas Carol (St. Clement’s), I’m A Stranger Here Myself (York Theatre). Regional: Much Ado About Nothing (Barrington Stage), Cowgirls (Florida Studio Theatre), Buddy Holly (Engeman Theater), Family Game Night (w/Kathleen Turner, Provincetown Theater). NY Fringe Festival hit solo show: Classically Trained, Practically Broke. Concerts: Ragtime on Ellis Island (with Brian Stokes Mitchell), Perfectly Marvelous (with Audra McDonald). TV: “The Deuce”, “Search Party”, “Bull”. Film: The Big Bad Swim. Franca is also a celebrated pianist at iconic NYC piano bar Marie’s Crisis. She garnered acclaim for leading interactive virtual singalongs during pandemic lockdown and has been featured in the New York Post, Wall Street Journal, Village Voice, American Theatre Wing’s “Working in the Theatre” and on the cover of The New York Times Arts Section. AEA, SAG-AFTRA, AFM, ASCAP. www.francavercelloni.com
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STAGE CREDITS
THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY Vi Petty The Engeman Theatre/Dir. Keith Andrews
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Christmas Past/Mrs. Cratchit St. Clement’s Off-Broadway/Dir. Joe Calarco/ MD Mary-Mitchell Campbell
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Onstage Accordion Player Barrington Stage Co./Dir. Julianne Boyd
I’M A STRANGER HERE MYSELF Weimar Girl York Theatre Co./Dir. David Schweizer
COWGIRLS Rita Florida Studio Theatre/Dir. Mary Murfitt
RAGTIME ON ELLIS ISLAND Immigrant/Ensemble Ellis Island Registry Room/Dir. Sammi Cannold
PERFECTLY MARVELOUS Accordion/Backup Vocals Joe’s Pub/Dir. Ted Sperling/ MD Mary-Mitchell Campbell (Concert w/ Anne Hathaway, Audra McDonald, Linda Lavin, Harvey Fierstein, and others)
MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN The General/Regimental Secretary Harold Clurman Lab/Dir. John Gould Rubin
TONY N’ TINA’S WEDDING Celeste Romano Off-Broadway/Dir. Larry Pellegrini
SKYLINE: A MID-CENTURY MUSICAL Mrs. Goldman Sheen Center, NY Int. Fringe/Dir. Jason Blitman
MARTIAN CHILD Ensemble NY Theatre Barn/Dir. Sammi Cannold
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VIDEO: Marie's Crisis Staff Performs 'Mama, A Rainbow' in Honor of Mother's Day
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2020
News
Pride Takes The Spotlight At The Stratford Festival
The Stratford Festival celebrates Pride with a series of events and performances highlighting LGBTQ+ stories and artists.
The Stratford Festival celebrates Pride with a series of events and performances highlighting LGBTQ+ stories and artists.
Liz Callaway, Billy Stritch & More Nominated for 2024 MAC Awards - See the Full List!
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets has revealed the 2024 MAC Award nominees. See who was nominated!
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets has revealed the 2024 MAC Award nominees. See who was nominated!
S. Epatha Merkerson, Eric Ulloa & More to Take Part in TKTS 50th Anniversary Celebration
On Wednesday, June 28, TDF’s TKTS will mark 50 years in Times Square. Starting at 11am, there will be a special celebration in honor of TKTS’ golden anniversary behind the TKTS Booth on Broadway and 47th Street, in front of the red steps.
On Wednesday, June 28, TDF’s TKTS will mark 50 years in Times Square. Starting at 11am, there will be a special celebration in honor of TKTS’ golden anniversary behind the TKTS Booth on Broadway and 47th Street, in front of the red steps.
Photos: See Julie Benko, Jennifer Simard, Constantine Maroulis & More at the 3rd Annual BROADWAY SOIREE
See photos from Nordstrom NYC and PAPER Magazine's third annual Broadway Soiree, a Musical Theatre Singalong, featuring Julie Benko (Funny Girl), Tonya Pinkins (Raisin in the Sun; Tony Winner for Jelly’s Last Jam), Alysha Umphress (On The Town), and more.
See photos from Nordstrom NYC and PAPER Magazine's third annual Broadway Soiree, a Musical Theatre Singalong, featuring Julie Benko (Funny Girl), Tonya Pinkins (Raisin in the Sun; Tony Winner for Jelly’s Last Jam), Alysha Umphress (On The Town), and more.
Kathleen Turner Headlines Provincetown Theater Benefit Next Month
The two-time Tony Award nominated Turner headlines a one-night-only reading of local playwright Peter Kennedy’s dark, new comedy Family Game Night as a benefit fundraiser for the Provincetown Theater Foundation.
The two-time Tony Award nominated Turner headlines a one-night-only reading of local playwright Peter Kennedy’s dark, new comedy Family Game Night as a benefit fundraiser for the Provincetown Theater Foundation.
VIDEO: Marie's Crisis Staff Performs 'Mama, A Rainbow' in Honor of Mother's Day
The staff at Marie's Crisis has put together a video in honor of Mother's Day!
The staff at Marie's Crisis has put together a video in honor of Mother's Day!
BWW Exclusive: Join the Disney Piano Party with the Marie's Crisis Weekend Warm-Up
This week's Weekend Warm-Up will be led by Marie's Crisis pianist Kenney Green, with special guests Franca Vercelloni and Jennifer Pace! Tune in today at 3:30pm to join the piano party!
This week's Weekend Warm-Up will be led by Marie's Crisis pianist Kenney Green, with special guests Franca Vercelloni and Jennifer Pace! Tune in today at 3:30pm to join the piano party!
Photo Flash: Alice Ripley, Andy Karl, Orfeh, And More Attend Paper Magazine's Broadway Roundup Launch
Nordstrom and Paper Magazine celebrated the launch of Broadway Roundup, a custom content piece on PaperMag.com featuring Broadway's brightest talents hitting the stage this fall, with a musical theatre sing-a-long at the new Nordstrom NYC store's Broadway Bar.
Nordstrom and Paper Magazine celebrated the launch of Broadway Roundup, a custom content piece on PaperMag.com featuring Broadway's brightest talents hitting the stage this fall, with a musical theatre sing-a-long at the new Nordstrom NYC store's Broadway Bar.
Photo Coverage: BUDDY-The Buddy Holly Story Honors the 60th Anniversary of 'The Day The Music Died'
February 3 was the 60th Anniversary of the plane crash that killed Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens. Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story celebrated the anniversary at the show and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out the photos below!
February 3 was the 60th Anniversary of the plane crash that killed Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens. Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story celebrated the anniversary at the show and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out the photos below!
BWW Review: BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY at the Engeman
Northport's exquisite John W. Engeman Theatre does it again with a boffo incarnation of Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story. Running through March 3rd at the Long Island venue, the musical is strongly directed by Keith Andrews and boasts an absolutely stellar cast many of whom have been in previous productions of this show. While we know Buddy (along with a few of his friends) died young and tragically in a plane crash, Alan Janes has certainly created a joyous celebration of Buddy's life.
Northport's exquisite John W. Engeman Theatre does it again with a boffo incarnation of Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story. Running through March 3rd at the Long Island venue, the musical is strongly directed by Keith Andrews and boasts an absolutely stellar cast many of whom have been in previous productions of this show. While we know Buddy (along with a few of his friends) died young and tragically in a plane crash, Alan Janes has certainly created a joyous celebration of Buddy's life.
Photo Flash: The John W. Engeman Theater Presents BUDDY "THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY
The John W. Engeman Theater announces the cast and creative team for BUDDY -THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY. Performances begin on Thursday, January 17 and run through Sunday, March 3, 2019.
The John W. Engeman Theater announces the cast and creative team for BUDDY -THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY. Performances begin on Thursday, January 17 and run through Sunday, March 3, 2019.
Photo Coverage: BUDDY, The Buddy Holly Story, Celebrates Opening Night at The John W. Engeman Theater
The John W. Engeman Theater presents BUDDY -THE Buddy Holly STORY. playing now through Sunday, March 3, 2019. Check out photos of all the action of the show's opening night on Broadway!
The John W. Engeman Theater presents BUDDY -THE Buddy Holly STORY. playing now through Sunday, March 3, 2019. Check out photos of all the action of the show's opening night on Broadway!
BUDDY- THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY Comes to The John W. Engeman Theater
The John W. Engeman Theater announces the cast and creative team for BUDDY -THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY. Performances begin on Thursday, January 17 and run through Sunday, March 3, 2019.
The John W. Engeman Theater announces the cast and creative team for BUDDY -THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY. Performances begin on Thursday, January 17 and run through Sunday, March 3, 2019.
Amy Justman, Theresa McCarthy, and Noah Weisberg to Headline NYTB's New Musicals MARTIAN CHILD and GOING SOUTH
The tenth season of New York Theatre Barn's New Works Series continues on Monday, May 22, 2017 at The Cell with pre-premieres of two new musicals: Martian Child and Going South.
The tenth season of New York Theatre Barn's New Works Series continues on Monday, May 22, 2017 at The Cell with pre-premieres of two new musicals: Martian Child and Going South.
PHOTO FLASH: FROZEN's Robert Lopez Plays 'Let It Go' As Marie's Crisis Crowd Sings Along
The Oscar-winning songwriting team of Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez joined the fun at the Greenwich Village piano bar.
The Oscar-winning songwriting team of Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez joined the fun at the Greenwich Village piano bar.
Starry RAGTIME ON ELLIS ISLAND Sets Special Ticket Lottery
Ragtime On Ellis Island is pleased to announce that a limited number of seats to the highly anticipated site-specific developmental concert on Monday, August 8, will be distributed to the public by way of an online ticket lottery
Ragtime On Ellis Island is pleased to announce that a limited number of seats to the highly anticipated site-specific developmental concert on Monday, August 8, will be distributed to the public by way of an online ticket lottery
Brian Stokes Mitchell and Andy Mientus Join Laura Michelle Kelly, Brandon Victor Dixon & More in RAGTIME on Ellis Island
Ragtime On Ellis Island just announced that Tony Award winner and Original Broadway cast member Brian Stokes Mitchell (Shuffle Along, Man of La Mancha) and acclaimed stage and television star Andy Mientus (Spring Awakening, Les Miserables) have joined the lineup of the highly anticipated site-specific developmental concert on Monday, August 8. The all-star cast, directed by Sammi Cannold (Violet on a moving bus at A.R.T; Assistant Director for Diane Paulus & Rachel Chavkin), will perform a selection of songs from the Tony Award-winning musical that features music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and a book by Terrence McNally. The concert is being presented by Suzanne Friedman with an eye towards an immersive, full production of the acclaimed American musical on Ellis Island in 2017.
Ragtime On Ellis Island just announced that Tony Award winner and Original Broadway cast member Brian Stokes Mitchell (Shuffle Along, Man of La Mancha) and acclaimed stage and television star Andy Mientus (Spring Awakening, Les Miserables) have joined the lineup of the highly anticipated site-specific developmental concert on Monday, August 8. The all-star cast, directed by Sammi Cannold (Violet on a moving bus at A.R.T; Assistant Director for Diane Paulus & Rachel Chavkin), will perform a selection of songs from the Tony Award-winning musical that features music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and a book by Terrence McNally. The concert is being presented by Suzanne Friedman with an eye towards an immersive, full production of the acclaimed American musical on Ellis Island in 2017.
Clurman Lab's 'MOTHER COURAGE', Set in German Beer Hall, Begins Tonight
The Harold Clurman Laboratory Theater Company is transforming Studio G at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting into a German beer hall in this lively production of MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN by Bertolt Brecht and conceived by director John Gould Rubin, which will include live music as well as beer & sausages for purchase. Using a translation by Tony Kushner, the production will open tonight, January 28th, with performances running through February 20th.
The Harold Clurman Laboratory Theater Company is transforming Studio G at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting into a German beer hall in this lively production of MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN by Bertolt Brecht and conceived by director John Gould Rubin, which will include live music as well as beer & sausages for purchase. Using a translation by Tony Kushner, the production will open tonight, January 28th, with performances running through February 20th.
Clurman Lab Sets 'MOTHER COURAGE' in a German Beer Hall This Winter
The Harold Clurman Laboratory Theater Company is transforming Studio G at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting into a German beer hall in this lively production of MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN by Bertolt Brecht and conceived by director John Gould Rubin, which will include live music as well as beer & sausages for purchase. Using a translation by Tony Kushner, the production will open on January 28th with performances running through February 20th.
The Harold Clurman Laboratory Theater Company is transforming Studio G at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting into a German beer hall in this lively production of MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN by Bertolt Brecht and conceived by director John Gould Rubin, which will include live music as well as beer & sausages for purchase. Using a translation by Tony Kushner, the production will open on January 28th with performances running through February 20th.
Clurman Lab Sets 'MOTHER COURAGE' in a German Beer Hall This Winter
The Harold Clurman Laboratory Theater Company is transforming Studio G at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting into a German beer hall in this lively production of MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN by Bertolt Brecht and conceived by director John Gould Rubin, which will include live music as well as beer & sausages for purchase. Using a translation by Tony Kushner, the production will open on January 28th with performances running through February 20th.
The Harold Clurman Laboratory Theater Company is transforming Studio G at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting into a German beer hall in this lively production of MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN by Bertolt Brecht and conceived by director John Gould Rubin, which will include live music as well as beer & sausages for purchase. Using a translation by Tony Kushner, the production will open on January 28th with performances running through February 20th.
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