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BIO

Broadway: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Macbeth, Man and Boy, The 39 Steps, The Homecoming. Off-Broadway: The NY Idea, Orlando, The Stronger. Regional highlights: 2013 Helen Hayes Best Actress award winner for Strange Interlude (Shakespeare Theatre, DC), Julia in Albee's A Delicate Balance (McCarter), title role in her own adaptation of Arthur Schnitzler's Fraulein Else (Sundance Theater Lab, Berkeley Rep., La Jolla, Long Wharf, McCarter Theaters), Narrator in the Sitwell/Walton Facade (Caramoor Music Festival), Cassandra in Agamemnon opposite Tyne Daly (Getty Villa, Malibu) and the many productions with director Stephen Wadsworth: As You Like It, The Oresteia, Don Juan, Design for Living, An Ideal Husband, Changes of Heart, The Game of Love and Chance, and others. FILM: Conceiving Ada. MEDIA: Lady Macbeth and Titania for the New Book Press Wordplay Shakespeare series. RADIO: Quartermain's Terms (BBC). TV: "E.R.," "Deadline," "Law & Order," "Law & Order;" SVU. Francesca trained in London at The Drama Centre.


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STAGE CREDITS

Vladimir Vladimir
[Off-Broadway]
MTC Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2024
Raya
The Half-Life of Marie Curie The Half-Life of Marie Curie
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2019
Marie Curie
Don Juan Don Juan
[Off-Broadway]
Red Bull Theater Revelation Reading, 2018
Performer
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Siobhan
Macbeth Macbeth
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Production, 2013
Hecate
Man and Boy Man and Boy
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2011
Countess Antonescu
The New York Idea The New York Idea
[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company Production, 2011
Vida Philimore
Orlando Orlando
[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Production, 2010
Orlando
The 39 Steps The 39 Steps
[Broadway]
Roundabout Production, 2008
Annabella Schmidt [Replacement]
Margaret [Replacement]
Pamela [Replacement]
The Homecoming The Homecoming
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2007
Ruth (Understudy)

Movies

Conceiving Ada
[ 1997 ] Emmy Coer
Love After Love
[ 2017 ] Karen
Black Panther
[ 2018 ] Museum Director
False Positive
[ 2021 ] Coraline

TV Shows

Law & Order
Dana Clarkson, Betsy Braun
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Claire Gilbert, Sarah, Amy Tanner
Manifest
Fiona Clarke

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2020 - Distinguished Performance Award

Francesca Faridany, The Half-Life of Marie Curie

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Francesca Faridany, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time


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Helen Hayes Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Play

Francesca FaridanyStrange Interlude

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Photos: VLADIMIR Opening Night at Manhattan Theatre Club Photo
Photos: VLADIMIR Opening Night at Manhattan Theatre Club

Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting world premiere of Vladimir, written by Erika Sheffer  and directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan. Check out photos from opening night! 
Video: Watch Norbert Leo Butz & More in VLADIMIR Preview Photo
Video: Watch Norbert Leo Butz & More in VLADIMIR Preview

Watch a first look at Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Vladimir, written by Erika Sheffer and directed by Daniel Sullivan. The cast of Vladimir features two-time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Catch Me If You Can, A Complete Unknown), Erin Darke (“Good Girl Revolt'), and more. Watch the video!
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Videos You Missed This Week: TEETH, SPELLING BEE, YELLOW FACE, and More

Catch up on all the latest from the week ending October 4, 2024 with videos from Sunset Boulevard, Teeth, Yellow Face, and more!
Moliere In The Park's OneLove OneTheater Gala To Take Place Tonight Photo
Moliere In The Park's OneLove OneTheater Gala To Take Place Tonight

Molière in the Park's OneLove OneTheater 2024 gala is tonight from 7pm - 10pm at Negril BK in Brooklyn, featuring hosts Amir Arison and Lakisha May, with performances to support the 2024-2025 season. Learn how to attend!
Video: Norbert Leo Butz & Francesca Faridany Explain What VLADIMIR Is All About Photo
Video: Norbert Leo Butz & Francesca Faridany Explain What VLADIMIR Is All About

Up next at Manhattan Theatre Club is the world premiere of Vladimir, written by Erika Sheffer and directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan. In this video, watch as the cast and creative team chat more about what the play is all about!
Photos: Norbert Leo Butz & More in VLADIMIR at Manhattan Theatre Club Photo
Photos: Norbert Leo Butz & More in VLADIMIR at Manhattan Theatre Club

Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the world premiere of Vladimir, written by Erika Sheffer and directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan. Get first look at photos of the production!
Amir Arison and Lakisha May to Co-Host Moliere In The Park Gala Photo
Amir Arison and Lakisha May to Co-Host Moliere In The Park Gala

Molière in the Park’s OneLove OneTheater 2024 gala will be co-hosted by Amir Arison and Lakisha May. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets.
Moliere In The Park To Host ONELOVE ONETHEATER Gala Photo
Moliere In The Park To Host ONELOVE ONETHEATER Gala

Molière in the Park has announced their OneLove OneTheater 2024 gala, co-hosted by Amir Arison and Lakisha May, featuring Caribbean cuisine and performances by New York stage and screen actors to support their upcoming season.
Photos: Norbert Leo Butz and MTC's VLADIMIR Cast Meet the Press Photo
Photos: Norbert Leo Butz and MTC's VLADIMIR Cast Meet the Press

Performances will begin next month for Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Vladimir, written by Erika Sheffer and directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan. The cast recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand. Check out photos here!
Video: Erin Darke & David Rosenberg Join VLADIMIR Cast; See Inside Rehearsals Photo
Video: Erin Darke & David Rosenberg Join VLADIMIR Cast; See Inside Rehearsals

Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed the full cast for the world premiere of Vladimir. Check out rehearsal footage!
Norbert Leo Butz & More to Star in VLADIMIR at MTC Photo
Norbert Leo Butz & More to Star in VLADIMIR at MTC

Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed the initial cast for the world premiere of Vladimir. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Moliere In The Park's NY Premiere Of THE MISER Opens Tonight Photo
Moliere In The Park's NY Premiere Of THE MISER Opens Tonight

Experience the re-imagined version of Molière's most successful play, THE MISER, by Molière in the Park. This NY premiere is in collaboration with Prospect Park Alliance, LeFrak Center at Lakeside and Brooklyn Public Library.
Moliere in the Park's NY Premiere of THE MISER Begins Performances This Weekend Photo
Moliere in the Park's NY Premiere of THE MISER Begins Performances This Weekend

Molière in the Park's re-imagined version of Molière's The Miser, translated and adapted by David Chambers, and directed by Molière in the Park's Founding Artistic Director Lucie Tiberghien, begins performances this weekend!
THE MISER Comes to Moliere in the Park Next Month Photo
THE MISER Comes to Moliere in the Park Next Month

Molière in the Park will present a re-imagined version of Molière's The Miser, translated and adapted by David Chambers, and directed by Molière in the Park's Founding Artistic Director Lucie Tiberghien.
Review: THE EMPRESS, Lyric Hammersmith Photo
Review: THE EMPRESS, Lyric Hammersmith

There are meaty themes, moments of humour and insight, and the standard of professionalism you’d expect from a Royal Shakespeare Company production first staged in Stratford in 2013 and now playing at the Lyric Hammersmith. But somehow Tanika Gupta’s script doesn’t quite take off.
Royal Shakespeare Company's THE EMPRESS Transfers to the Lyric Hammersmith Photo
Royal Shakespeare Company's THE EMPRESS Transfers to the Lyric Hammersmith

This autumn the Royal Shakespeare Company brings their acclaimed play The Empress by Lyric Hammersmith Theatre Artistic Associate Tanika Gupta to the Lyric! Learn more about the play and how to get tickets ehre!
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of LUCY at the Minetta Lane Theatre Photo
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of LUCY at the Minetta Lane Theatre

Check out photos from opening night of Audible Theater's world premiere production of Lucy, written and directed by BAFTA Award nominee Erica Schmidt.
Theater Stories: CURIOUS INCIDENT, THE BAND'S VISIT, THE INHERITANCE and More About t Photo
Theater Stories: CURIOUS INCIDENT, THE BAND'S VISIT, THE INHERITANCE and More About the Ethel Barrymore Theatre

Today's Theater Stories features the Ethel Barrymore Theatre! Learn about Ethel Barrymore herself, shows to have graced the theatre's stage, including An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin, Chaplin, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, The Band's Visit, The Inheritance, and many more!
Breaking News: Drama League Announces 2020 Nominations Photo
Breaking News: Drama League Announces 2020 Nominations

a??a??a??a??a??a??a??The Drama League has announced the 2020 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the much- coveted Distinguished Performance Award.
Audible Theater Will Present Liza Jessie Peterson's THE PECULIAR PATRIOT and IN LOVE Photo
Audible Theater Will Present Liza Jessie Peterson's THE PECULIAR PATRIOT and IN LOVE AND STRUGGLE

Audible, the world's largest producer and seller of original spoken-word entertainment and audiobooks, today announced two new limited engagement events this February and March at the Minetta Lane Theatre, Audible's creative home for live performances in New York.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Francesca Faridany been in?

Francesca Faridany has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Francesca Faridany been in?

Francesca Faridany has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Francesca Faridany been nominated for?

Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for The Half-Life of Marie Curie, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Strange Interlude.

What awards has Francesca Faridany won?

Francesca Faridany has won the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Resident Play award at the Helen Hayes Awards for her performance in Strange Interlude.

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