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BIO

Hannah Cruz is a dynamic actress whose powerful performances and emotional depth have made her a rising star both on Broadway and on screen. Most recently, Hannah made her Broadway debut in the groundbreaking Tony Award-winning musical Suffs, where she starred as Inez Milholland, an American labor lawyer and socialite. The performance, which received rave reviews, earned her the Clarence Derwent Award. Hannah has been with the show since its first iteration at The Public Theater. Cruz wrapped production earlier this year on the widely buzzed-about Richard Linklater’s Netflix film Merrily We Roll Along. The film, which is one of the most ambitious cinematic projects ever attempted, will follow the actors as they age naturally with their characters. Hannah stars as Gussie alongside Paul Mescal, Ben Platt and Beanie Feldstein. Hannah began her career on the national tours of Legally Blonde (Vivienne Kensington), Bullets Over Broadway (Ellen), and Hamilton (Elizabeth Schuyler), earning an IRNE Award for Best Actress. She also starred Off-Broadway at MCC Theater in Only Gold and in The Connector, which was nominated for Outer Critics Circle, Lucille Lortel and Drama Desk Awards.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
2025
Svetlana

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Inez Milholland

[Off-Broadway]
MCC Theater Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2024
Robin Martinez

[Off-Broadway]
MCC Theater Off-Broadway Production, 2022
Camille

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater World Premiere Off-Broadway Production, 2022
Ruza Wenclawska

[US Tour]
2018
Eliza Hamilton [Replacement]

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2026 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Hannah Cruz, Chess

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical

Hannah Cruz, The Connector

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Video: Lea Michele's Kids Join Her Onstage at CHESS For Mother's Day
by Michael Major - May 11, 2026

Lea Michele was surprised by her children onstage at Chess for Mother's Day! During the production's curtain call on Sunday, her kids ran out to hand her flowers. Watch the video now.
Video: SUFFS is Now Available to Watch in Full For Free
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026

Shaina Taub's Tony-nominated musical Suffs is available to watch now in full! The capture was filmed during the show's original Broadway run. Watch the video here.
Video: Hannah Cruz & Nicholas Cristopher in 'The Deal (Part 1)' from CHESS on Broadway
by Joshua Wright - May 10, 2026

Watch Tony Award nominees Hannah Cruz and Nicholas Cristopher perform an excerpt of The Deal (Part 1) from the Broadway revival of Chess.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 7, 2026- THE BOOK OF MORMON Shutdown Continues Following Fire
by - May 7, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 7, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Videos: CHESS Audience Celebrate Tony Nominees With Thunderous Applause
by Michael Major - May 6, 2026

Audiences at Chess celebrated the production's five Tony Award nominations at Tuesday night's performance. Watch videos of the audience celebrating its Tony-nominated actors, Nicholas Christopher, Bryce Pinkham, and Hannah Cruz.
2026 Tony Awards- The Nominees React
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2026

This year's nominees are checking in with BroadwayWorld to tell us all about how they got the news. Check back for live updates!
2026 Tony Nominations - Show by Show
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2026

The nominations are in! Below, check out how each show fared individually in a full list of nominations by show. Follow us on BroadwayWorld throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions, exclusive reports, surprises, behind the scenes coverage and oh, so much more!
2026 Tony Nominations: THE LOST BOYS and SCHMIGADOON! Lead with 12 Each
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2026

BroadwayWorld's official Tony Awards coverage is here! Check out the 2026 Tony nominees here and follow us throughout the season for exclusive nominee interviews, special coverage and lots more!
Video: Jenn Colella and Grace McLean Lead 'Fire & Tea' in SUFFS PBS Clip
by Josh Sharpe - May 4, 2026

A new performance clip of 'Fire & Tea' has been released from the filmed version of Suffs, featuring Jenn Colella and Grace McLean. Check it out now, ahead of its PBS debut this Friday.
Broadway Watch Guide May 2026: SUFFS, AMADEUS, & More Theater Titles
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2026

This May, there are plenty of new titles for Broadway fans to watch, including the film recording of Suffs, the series adaptation of Amadeus, Aleshea Harris's Is God Is film, and more.
Video: Nikki M. James Performs 'Wait My Turn' in Clip from SUFFS PBS Capture
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2026

A new performance clip has been released from the filmed version of Suffs, coming to PBS Great Performances next week. Watch the musical number 'Wait My Turn,' featuring Nikki M. James as Ida B. Wells.
Video: Get to Know Her So Well- Meet CHESS Star Hannah Cruz
by Robert Bannon - Apr 24, 2026

Known for her stunning vocals and commanding presence, Chess star Hannah Cruz opens up about stepping into this iconic score, the emotional depth of the material, and what makes this production feel fresh, urgent, and completely of the moment. Watch in this video!
Video: CHESS Star Nicholas Christopher Stuns with 'Endgame' Finale
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026

Broadway's newest heartthrob Nicholas Christopher is bringing the heat and winning hearts in the smash-hit revival of Chess. In newly released video from inside the Imperial Theatre, Nicholas proves his chops in the live setting, flawlessly executing the astonishing feat backed by the show's company. 
Video: Aaron Tveit Opens Up About Wardrobe Mishap During CHESS Performance
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 21, 2026

Aaron Tveit may be a Tony Award-winning performer, but he still faces challenges while treading the boards. Watch his visit to The Kelly Clarkson Show, where the Chess star shares a story about a wardrobe malfunction that happened during a performance of the revival.
Video: CHESS Stars Reflect on New Cast Recording: 'The Album Really Rocks'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 21, 2026

Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher visited Late Night with Seth Meyers on Tuesday to discuss starring in the Broadway revival of Chess. Watch their appearance now!
Photos: Inside TDF's 2026 Costumes & Cocktails Party
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 16, 2026

Theatre Development Fund hosted its second annual Costumes & Cocktails party at TAO Downtown. The fabulous event celebrated TDF’s iconic Costume Collection, an archive of more than 100,000 pieces of theatre costume lore that serves as a vital resource to designers across the country – from amateur theatre productions to “SNL” – and keeps clothing out of landfills.
Exclusive: Watch the Cast of CHESS Perform 'Golden Bangkok' on Broadway
by Michael Major - Apr 14, 2026

Enjoy 'one night in Bangkok' and watch the cast of Chess on Broadway performing 'Golden Bangkok.' Watch the video, featuring Casey Garvin, Sydney Jones, Sean MacLaughlin, Sarah Meahl, Samantha Pollino, Katie Webber, and more.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 13, 2026- MOULIN ROUGE! Extends Broadway Run and More
by - Apr 13, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 13, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Listen: CHESS Cast Album Drops With Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher
by Michael Major - Apr 10, 2026

Get a first listen to the CHESS (2025 Broadway Cast Recording), now available on digital and streaming formats. The album features Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, Nicholas Christopher, Hannah Cruz, Bryce Pinkham, Bradley Dean, Sean Allan Krill, and more.
Exclusive: Bryce Pinkham Sings 'The Arbiter' on the CHESS Cast Recording
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 9, 2026

CHESS (2025 Broadway Cast Recording) will be released in digital and streaming formats tomorrow, April 10. BroadwayWorld is very excited to bring you an exclusive first listen of 'The Arbiter', performed by the Arbiter himself, Tony nominee Bryce Pinkham.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Hannah Cruz been in?

Hannah Cruz has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Hannah Cruz been in?

Hannah Cruz has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Hannah Cruz been nominated for?

Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Chess and Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Connector.

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