Jennifer Laura Thompson
Latest News on Jennifer Laura Thompson:
Photos: On the Red Carpet at EUREKA DAY Opening Night (Dec 18, 2024)
Photos: Anne Hathaway, Billy Porter & More at BROADWAY RALLIES FOR KAMALA! (Oct 18, 2024)
Video: SUFFS Performs 'Keep Marching' At BROADWAY RALLIES FOR KAMALA (Oct 14, 2024)
Photos: On the Red Carpet at EUREKA DAY Opening Night (Dec 18, 2024)
Photos: Anne Hathaway, Billy Porter & More at BROADWAY RALLIES FOR KAMALA! (Oct 18, 2024)
Video: SUFFS Performs 'Keep Marching' At BROADWAY RALLIES FOR KAMALA (Oct 14, 2024)
BIO
Jennifer Laura Thompson is thrilled to reprise her role as Cynthia after a run Off-Broadway at Second Stage and at Arena Stage (Helen Hayes nomination). Broadway credits include Nice Work If You Can Get It(Eileen Evergreen), Lend Me a Tenor, Wicked (Glinda, first replacement), Urinetown (Hope Cladwell; Tony nomination, Leading Actress), Footloose (Ariel Moore). She has performed in five Encores! productions at City Center. In addition she has sung with symphonies across the country, including the New York Pops at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center and with the New York Philharmonic in Company(Jenny) starring Neil Patrick Harris. Much love to John and Tommy.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 1994
Lady of the Evening; Jailed Woman; Helga; Bridgit
Lady of the Evening/Jailed Woman/Helga/Bridgit
Movies
Company
[ 2011 ] Jenny
[ 2011 ] Jenny
Construction
[ 2021 ] Janet
[ 2021 ] Janet
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Jennifer Laura Thompson, Urinetown The Musical
Videos
VIDEO: You Will Be Found with DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Thanksgiving Parade Performance
by Robert Diamond - Nov 22, 2018
VIDEO: On This Day, September 20- Run, Freedom, Run! URINETOWN Opens On Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2018
TV: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Tributes the Birthday of Irving Berlin with 'God Bless America'
by Julie Musbach - May 11, 2018
AUDIO: Listen to the Never-Before-Heard Track 'In the Bedroom Down the Hall' from DEAR EVAN HANSEN, Out Today!
by BWW News Desk - Nov 17, 2017
Everybody Rise: Taking a Look at Patti LuPone's History with Stephen Sondheim's COMPANY
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 28, 2017
Ridge Roundup: It's A Family Affair with the Murphys of DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2017
Backstage with Richard Ridge: Meet the Murphys- Hangin' with DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Michael Park & Jennifer Laura Thompson
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Sep 13, 2017
VIDEO: On This Day, August 27- Run, Freedom, Run! URINETOWN Begins Broadway Previews
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2017
Jennifer Laura Thompson Joins Mandy Gonzalez for Latest #InterMission
by Julie Musbach - Aug 13, 2017
VIDEO: Tony Winners Benj Pasek & Justin Paul Perform Cut Song from DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 7, 2017
News
Photos: On the Red Carpet at EUREKA DAY Opening Night
Eureka Day by Jonathan Spector, directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro, is now officially open on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there at opening night and you can check out photos from the red carpet here!
Eureka Day by Jonathan Spector, directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro, is now officially open on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there at opening night and you can check out photos from the red carpet here!
Photos: Anne Hathaway, Billy Porter & More at BROADWAY RALLIES FOR KAMALA!
On Monday, October 14, Broadway for Harris presented Broadway Rallies for Kamala!, a special event in New York City to mobilize audience members and remote viewers across the country to get involved in supporting Kamala Harris. See photos!
On Monday, October 14, Broadway for Harris presented Broadway Rallies for Kamala!, a special event in New York City to mobilize audience members and remote viewers across the country to get involved in supporting Kamala Harris. See photos!
Video: SUFFS Performs 'Keep Marching' At BROADWAY RALLIES FOR KAMALA
Broadway and Hollywood talent gathered for Broadway Rallies for Kamala. A-list talent turned out for the big night including the cast of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, SUFFS. Watch as the show's creator, composer, and star, Shaina Taub performs, 'Keep Marching' with the show's all-female cast. See the video!
Broadway and Hollywood talent gathered for Broadway Rallies for Kamala. A-list talent turned out for the big night including the cast of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, SUFFS. Watch as the show's creator, composer, and star, Shaina Taub performs, 'Keep Marching' with the show's all-female cast. See the video!
Video: Anne Hathaway Rocks BROADWAY RALLIES FOR KAMALA With A Queen Classic
Tonight, Broadway and Hollywood talent gathered for Broadway Rallies for Kamala. Award-winning stage and screen star Anne Hathaway, who rocked the vote with a cover of Queen's classic song, 'Somebody to Love'. Watch the video!
Tonight, Broadway and Hollywood talent gathered for Broadway Rallies for Kamala. Award-winning stage and screen star Anne Hathaway, who rocked the vote with a cover of Queen's classic song, 'Somebody to Love'. Watch the video!
Video: Schele Williams Talks BROADWAY RALLIES FOR KAMALA
Broadway and Hollywood’s best gathered for Broadway Rallies for Kamala, a special event in New York City. We spoke to the event's director Schele Williams about the event and the dial-a-thon that has made one million phone calls for the Harris campaign.
Broadway and Hollywood’s best gathered for Broadway Rallies for Kamala, a special event in New York City. We spoke to the event's director Schele Williams about the event and the dial-a-thon that has made one million phone calls for the Harris campaign.
Idina Menzel Joins Dial-A-Thon in Support of Kamala Harris
Broadway for Harris has announced additional stars for its two mobilization events taking place today, Monday, October 14th. Star of stage and screen Idina Menzel has joined the lineup for Kamala Dial-A-Thon, a virtual phone bank from 12-6pm ET.
Broadway for Harris has announced additional stars for its two mobilization events taking place today, Monday, October 14th. Star of stage and screen Idina Menzel has joined the lineup for Kamala Dial-A-Thon, a virtual phone bank from 12-6pm ET.
Broadway Stars Will Unite for Broadway Rallies for Kamala
On Monday, October 14th, Broadway and Hollywood’s best will gather for Broadway Rallies for Kamala, a special event in New York City to mobilize audience members and remote viewers across the country to get involved in supporting Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the final weeks leading up to Election Day, November 5th. Watch here!
On Monday, October 14th, Broadway and Hollywood’s best will gather for Broadway Rallies for Kamala, a special event in New York City to mobilize audience members and remote viewers across the country to get involved in supporting Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the final weeks leading up to Election Day, November 5th. Watch here!
Video: BYE BYE BIRDIE at the Kennedy Center
Get a first look at the Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie starring two-time Tony Award winner Christian Borle as Albert Peterson, Krysta Rodriguez as Rosie Alvarez, and Tony Award® nominee Ephraim Sykes as Conrad Birdie at The Kennedy Center. Check out the all new video!
Get a first look at the Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie starring two-time Tony Award winner Christian Borle as Albert Peterson, Krysta Rodriguez as Rosie Alvarez, and Tony Award® nominee Ephraim Sykes as Conrad Birdie at The Kennedy Center. Check out the all new video!
Review: BYE, BYE, BIRDIE at Kennedy Center
The latest entry into Kennedy Center’s Broadway Center Stage series is one that you don’t see produced professionally very often which is a good thing. The 1960 Charles Strouse/Lee Adams/Michael Stewart musical Bye, Bye, Birdie was at one point the most produced musical by high schools and community theatres but strangely it has had very few large-scale revivals. Roundabout Theatre Company’s production in 2009 marked the last time the show was seen on Broadway in a major production.
The latest entry into Kennedy Center’s Broadway Center Stage series is one that you don’t see produced professionally very often which is a good thing. The 1960 Charles Strouse/Lee Adams/Michael Stewart musical Bye, Bye, Birdie was at one point the most produced musical by high schools and community theatres but strangely it has had very few large-scale revivals. Roundabout Theatre Company’s production in 2009 marked the last time the show was seen on Broadway in a major production.
Review Roundup: Critics Sounds Off On BYE BYE BIRDIE at the Kennedy Center
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is now presenting the Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie, and the reviews are rolling in!
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is now presenting the Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie, and the reviews are rolling in!
Interview: Kennedy Center's Musical Director on Why BYE, BYE, BIRDIE's Orchestrations Sound Better Than Ever
Nowadays orchestra size has become more and more of an issue for me. Even when seeing productions of classic Broadway musicals, there is a tendency to reduce the size of the orchestra for more in the way of production elements. It’s even worse when a production “reimagines” the charts completely and wipes away the work of Robert Russell Bennett, Don Walker, and even Jonathan Tunick. The latter should be deemed sacrilege.
Nowadays orchestra size has become more and more of an issue for me. Even when seeing productions of classic Broadway musicals, there is a tendency to reduce the size of the orchestra for more in the way of production elements. It’s even worse when a production “reimagines” the charts completely and wipes away the work of Robert Russell Bennett, Don Walker, and even Jonathan Tunick. The latter should be deemed sacrilege.
Photos: First Look at Ephraim Sykes, Christian Borle, Krysta Rodriguez, and More in BYE BYE BIRDIE at the Kennedy Center
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is now presenting the Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie. Check out all new photos here!
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is now presenting the Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie. Check out all new photos here!
Video: Inside Rehearsals for Kennedy Center's BYE BYE BIRDIE
In this video, watch as the cast of Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie at the Kennedy Center rehearses 'A Lot of Livin' to Do,' 'Kids,' and 'Rosie.'
In this video, watch as the cast of Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie at the Kennedy Center rehearses 'A Lot of Livin' to Do,' 'Kids,' and 'Rosie.'
Photos: Inside Rehearsals for BYE BYE BIRDIE at the Kennedy Center
Rehearsals are now underway for the Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie at the Kennedy Center, starring Christian Borle, Krysta Rodriguez, Ephraim Sykes and more. Check out photos from inside rehearsals!
Rehearsals are now underway for the Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie at the Kennedy Center, starring Christian Borle, Krysta Rodriguez, Ephraim Sykes and more. Check out photos from inside rehearsals!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 3, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 3, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 3, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Richard Kind, Jennifer Laura Thompson & More Join Kennedy Center's BYE BYE BIRDIE
The full cast has been announced for the Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie at the Kennedy Center. Find out who is joining the cast of the musical here!
The full cast has been announced for the Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie at the Kennedy Center. Find out who is joining the cast of the musical here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 5th, 2023
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 5, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 5, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 6th, 2023
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 6, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 6, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Exclusive: Original FOOTLOOSE Cast Cuts Loose to Celebrate 25 Years
In this video, watch a chat with original Footloose stars Jeremy Kushnier, jennifer Laura Thompson and Tom Plotkin as they take a trip down memory lane to celebrate 25 years since the show's debut.
In this video, watch a chat with original Footloose stars Jeremy Kushnier, jennifer Laura Thompson and Tom Plotkin as they take a trip down memory lane to celebrate 25 years since the show's debut.
Wake Up With BWW 8/1: DeVito-Led I NEED THAT Sets Dates, MOULIN ROUGE! Recoups, and More!
Top stories: Roundabout's I Need That starring Danny DeVito has set its dates and creative team, Moulin Rouge! the Musical has recouped on Broadway, in the UK, and in Australia, and more!
Top stories: Roundabout's I Need That starring Danny DeVito has set its dates and creative team, Moulin Rouge! the Musical has recouped on Broadway, in the UK, and in Australia, and more!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Jennifer Laura Thompson been in?
Jennifer Laura Thompson has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.
How many West End shows has Jennifer Laura Thompson been in?
Jennifer Laura Thompson has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Jennifer Laura Thompson been nominated for?
and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Urinetown The Musical.
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