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BIO

Harriett D. Foy is an award-winning actress who has performed for audiences from Broadway to Dubai. She is a 2018 AUDELCO Lead Actress in a Play recipient, Drama League, Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk nominee for The House That Will Not Stand by Marcus Gardley. Ms. Foy is the Board President of The Lighthouse Opera Company in NY, sits on the Board of Directors for the Al D. Rodriguez Liver Foundation, the Advisory Board for A Mile in My Shoes Inc and is Captain for the 'Mothership Connexion' Team on the Broadway Bowling League.


Her Broadway credits include… "Amelie," "Amazing Grace," "The American Plan", "Mamma Mia," and "Once on This Island." Harriett is the creator and star of My Soul Looks Back in Wonder, a one-woman play with music based on Slave Narratives. She made her concert debut at Merkin Hall in "The African American Spiritual" produced by B. Arts Presenter and can be heard on the Original Cast Recordings for Amelie, Amazing Grace, Lone Star Love, Reunion, and Inside Out. Her film/television credits include: Collateral Beauty, Winter's Tale, Billions, Orange is the New Black, Rescue Me, Law & Order and she voices the character of Miss Clara on Welcome to the Wayne (Nickelodeon). Ms. Foy also debuted as a series regular on P-Valley by Katori Hall on the STARZ network July 2020, as Patrice Woodbine.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
NYTW Original Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Makeda

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Suzanne

[Los Angeles]
Center Theatre Group Pre-Broadway Engagement, 2016
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Princess Peyai

[Chicago]
World Premiere Production, 2014
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere, 2012
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2005
Lilly/Janey's Mother

Lily/ Janey's Mother

[Off-Broadway]
2004
Miss Quickly

[Off-Broadway]
2002
Jeanette

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Rosie [Replacement]

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1998
Dinah Washington [Replacement]

Dinah Washington (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1994
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1994
Grace


Movies

In the Family
[ 2011 ] Sharon
Winter's Tale
[ 2014 ] Receptionist
Collateral Beauty
[ 2016 ] Board Member

TV Shows

Law & Order
Judge Arlene Jones
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Gwen Jackson, Admit Nurse
P-Valley
Patrice Woodbine

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Harriett D. Foy, The House that Will Not Stand

Drama League Awards - 2019 - Distinguished Performance Award

Harriett D. Foy, The House that Will Not Stand

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Harriett D. Foy, The House that Will Not Stand

Helen Hayes Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical

Harriett D. FoyThe Women of Brewster Place

Helen Hayes Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical

Harriett D. FoyPolk County

Helen Hayes Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Supporting Performer, Resident Musical

Harriett D. FoyReunion, A Musical Epic in Miniature

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News


Photos: Go Inside The 2nd Annual BLACK WOMEN ON BROADWAY Awards!

The second annual Black Women On Broadway awards were held this week in New York and the star-studded event included appearances from the organization's founders, Danielle Brooks, Jocelyn Bioh, and Amber Iman and Broadway luminaries NaTasha Yvette Williams, Tonya Pinkins, Crystal Lucas Perry, LaChanze, Audra McDonald and more! See who else turned out to celebrate Black women on Broadway in the photos below!
Photos: On the Red Carpet for BroadwayWorld's 20th Anniversary Celebration

Sunday night was a very special occasion here at BroadwayWorld. The best of Broadway gathered at Sony Hall to celebrate a huge milestone- our 20th Anniversary! The concert event benefitted Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Check out photos from the red carpet!
Photo: Danielle Brooks Visits BLACK ODYSSEY at Classic Stage Company

Check out a photo of Danielle Brooks visiting Classic Stage Company's black odyssey!
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of BLACK ODYSSEY at Classic Stage Company

Check out photos from opening night of Marcus Gardley's black odyssey at Classic Stage Company!
Photos: First Look at BLACK ODYSSEY at Classic Stage Company

Get a first look at photos of Classic Stage Company's black odyssey, written by Marcus Gardley.
Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for BLACK ODYSSEY at Classic Stage Company

Get a first look inside rehearsals for black odyssey written by Marcus Gardley, presented by Classic Stage Company.
Jimonn Cole Joins the Cast of BLACK ODYSSEY at Classic Stage Company

Jimonn Cole will join the cast of black odyssey at Classic Stage Company, written by Marcus Gardley and directed by Stevie Walker-Webb. See who is starring in the production, how to purchase tickets and more!
Harmonia Rosales, Ty Jones & More to Join BLACK ODYSSEY Post-Show Conversation Series at Classic Stage Company

Classic Stage Company has announced its full programming for Classic Perspectives, a series of post-show conversations inspired by black odyssey written by Marcus Gardley.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For BLACK ODYSSEY at Classic Stage Company

Classic Stage Company has released all new rehearsal photos for black odyssey written by Marcus Gardley (upcoming film adaptation of The Color Purple, The House That Will Not Stand) and directed by Stevie Walker-Webb (Ain't No Mo').
Adrienne C. Moore, James T. Alfred & More to Star in BLACK ODYSSEY at Classic Stage Company

Classic Stage Company has announced the complete cast and creative team for black odyssey written by Marcus Gardley and directed by Stevie Walker-Webb. See performances dates, how to purchase tickets and more!
Photos: The Stars Walk the Red Carpet at Opening Night of KIMBERLY AKIMBO

Check out photos of the stars arriving on the red carpet at Kimberly Akimbo! Kimberly Akimbo celebrated its opening night at the Booth Theatre last night and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big celebration of this great musical adventure!
Starz Renews P-VALLEY for Third Season

Based on her play Pussy Valley, creator Katori Hall (Pulitzer Prize-winning The Hot Wing King, Olivier Award-winning The Mountaintop and Broadway's Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) serves as showrunner and executive producer. Dante Di Loreto also serves as an executive producer on the series. Lionsgate Television produces “P-Valley” for STARZ.
P-VALLEY Star Harriett D. Foy to Release New Single

An award-winning stage actress, she has lent her vocals to cast albums for Broadway and off-Broadway productions including Amelie, Amazing Grace, Lone Star Love, Reunion, and Inside Out. She performs with the Discoettes, a group she created with her ‘sister-friends,’ fellow performers Carmen Ruby Floyd and Laiona Michelle. 
Review: Freda Payne and her 'Band' of Gold Marvel in ELLA: FIRST LADY OF SONG at The Madison Theatre At Molloy College

What did our critic think of ELLA: FIRST LADY OF SONG at The Madison Theatre At Molloy College?
Photos: Megan Thee Stallion Makes Guest Appearance in P-VALLEY on Starz

Check out photos from from Megan Thee Stallion’s appearance in last night’s penultimate episode of “P-Valley” season two. The Grammy winner, who also wrote and recorded the original song featured in the episode, entitled “Get It On The Floor,” was seen in the role of Tina Snow on the critically acclaimed STARZ drama.
Josephine Rose Roberts & Kaitlyn Black to Star in SQUIRREL SCREAMS AND OTHER DATING SOUNDS

This week, the second show of its season begins performances in the downstairs Hays Theatre June 16–July 9: the premiere of Squirrel Screams and Other Dating Sounds starring Kaitlyn Black from TV’s Heart of Dixie and Josephine Rose Roberts (Rock of Ages on Broadway).
CAROUSEL, IN THE HEIGHTS, XANADU and More Announced for Madison Theatre Series

The Madison Theatre at Molloy College in Rockville Centre, Long Island will launch its Signature Theater Series this summer with top artists from the worlds of Broadway, music & TV on fully staged productions of In The Heights, Xanadu and All Shook Up, plus the NY premiere of Ella, First Lady of Song starring Grammy-nominated singer & actress Freda Payne, and the world premiere of the play Squirrel Screams and Other Dating Sounds.
VIDEO: STARZ Releases P-VALLEY Season Two Teaser

STARZ releases the new teaser trailer for season two of its critically acclaimed series “P-Valley,” a kaleidoscopic story of a little-strip-club-that-could located down deep in the Mississippi Delta, and the big characters who enter its doors. Watch the teaser trailer for the new season now!
Nominations Announced For the 2020 AUDELCO 'VIV' Awards - BROADBEND, ARKANSAS, THE WRONG MAN, and More!

AUDELCO has announced the nominees for its 2020 'VIV' Awards, honoring excellence in Black Theatre.
P-VALLEY Renewed for Season 2 at Starz

After only three episodes airing, P-Valley, which currently has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, has been renewed for a second season at Starz. Season two will feature 10 episodes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Harriett D. Foy been in?

Harriett D. Foy has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Harriett D. Foy been in?

Harriett D. Foy has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Harriett D. Foy been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The House that Will Not Stand, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for The House that Will Not Stand, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The House that Will Not Stand, Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Women of Brewster Place , Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Polk County and Outstanding Supporting Performer, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Reunion, A Musical Epic in Miniature .

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