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BIO

Broadway: How I Learned to Drive, The Nap, Sweat (Tony nomination), You Can’t Take It With You, August: Osage County, Lombardi, Proof (Tony nomination). Theatre: Floyd’s (Guthrie), Peace for Mary Francis (New Group), Peter and Jerry (Second Stage—Drama Desk nomination) Appropriate (Signature—Obie Award, The Lilly Award), Poor Behavior (Mark Taper), Realistic Joneses (Yale), Choice (Huntington), The Rainmaker (Arena Stage—Helen Hayes Award), How I Learned to Drive (original cast, Vineyard). Television: “Madam Secretary” (5 years recurring), “For Life,” “New Amsterdam,” “The Blacklist,” “Escape at Dannemora,” “The Knick,” “The Americans,” “Masters of Sex,” “Alpha House,” “Royal Pains.” Film: What is Life Worth, The Post, Great Gilley Hopkins, How Far She Went, The Breatharian.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Broadway Premiere, 2022
Female Greek Chorus

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Original Broadway Production, 2018
Stella Spokes

[Off-Broadway]
The New Group World Premeire, 2018
Franny

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Tracey

[Off-Broadway]
New York Premiere at the Public Theater, 2016
Tracey

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Mrs. Kirby

[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Company Production, 2014
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Vineyard Theatre Production, 2010
Intercom

Female Doctor

Aunt

[Off-Broadway]
StageFARM Production, 2010
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Woman with Pram (Four Benches) / Lady Friend (Debate)

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Ann

[Off-Broadway]
2006
Kit

[Off-Broadway]
2002
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2002
Io

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2000
Claire

[Off-Broadway]
2000
Claire

[Off-Broadway]
1998
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1997
Female Greek Chorus

[Off-Broadway]
1996
Emily

[Off-Broadway]
1994
Big Jane


Movies

Unbreakable
[ 2000 ] Saleswoman
True Story
[ 2015 ] Beth Tickler
The Great Gilly Hopkins
[ 2015 ] Principal Maynard
Train Baby
[ 2015 ] The Nurse
The Post
[ 2017 ] Ann Buchwald
Save Yourselves!
[ 2020 ] Judy
Worth
[ 2020 ] Ruth

TV Shows

For Life
Andrea Kayser
Judging Amy
Susie McCarty Lowe, Susie McCarty
Law & Order
Judge Nancy Roth
Madam Secretary
Admiral Ellen Hill
The Knick
Eunice Showalter

Awards and Nominations


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Special Achievement Awards

Johanna Day, How I Learned to Drive

Drama League Awards - 2017 - Distinguished Performance Award

Johanna Day, Sweat

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Johanna Day, Sweat

The Lortels - 2017 - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play

Johanna Day, Sweat

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Johanna Day, Sweat

Helen Hayes Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Play

Johanna DayGood People


winner
Obie Awards - 2014 - Performance

Johanna Day, Appropriate

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Johanna Day, Peter and Jerry


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Play

Johanna DayThe Rainmaker

The Lortels - 2001 - Outstanding Featured Actress

Johanna Day, Proof

Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Johanna Day, Proof

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News


Johanna Day and Nancy McKeon Will Lead PEN PALS Off-Broadway

 In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the producers of Pen Pals, the new play by Michael Griffo, have announced its New York City debut at The Theatre at St. Clement's. 
Johanna Day and Nancy McKeon to Star in PEN PALS at St. Clement's Theatre

Pen Pals, the new play by Michael Griffo, will have its New York City debut at The Theatre at St. Clement's, starring Johanna Day and Nancy McKeon. Learn how to purchase tickets.
What's Opening Off-Broadway in Fall 2024

Check out a full list of what's opening Off-Broadway this fall! Productions will star big names including Neil Patrick Harris, Jane Krakowski, and many more! See what Off-Broadway has to offer and check out BroadwayWorld's complete list.
Photos: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of JOB

Job, the new play by Max Wolf Friedlich, opened just last week at the Hayes Theatre on Broadway and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration. Check out photos from the star-studded arrivals here!
Cast and Creative Team Set for New York Premiere of BLOOD OF THE LAMB at 59E59 Theaters

The cast has been revealed for the New York premiere of BLOOD OF THE LAMB at 59E59. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Vineyard Theatre Partners With The League Of Livestream Theater For WorldWide Live Stream Of John J. Caswell, Jr.'s SCENE PARTNERS

Sarah Stern, Artistic Director and Suzanne Appel, Managing Director of Vineyard Theatre, have announced that, in partnership with The League Of Live Stream Theater (LOLST), the final four performances of Scene Partners will be streamed worldwide on December 15 at 7:00 PM ET, December 16 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM ET and December 17 at 2:00 PM ET.
Review Roundup: SCENE PARTNERS, Starring Dianne Wiest

Vineyard Theatre just celebrated opening night of the world premiere of Scene Partners by John J. Caswell, Jr., directed by Tony Award winner Rachel Chavkin. Let see what the critics had to say!
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of SCENE PARTNERS at The Vineyard Theatre Starring Dianne Wiest and More!

Vineyard Theatre's world premiere of Scene Partners by John J. Caswell, Jr. (Wet Brain), directed by Tony Award winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown) opened on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, and Broadway World was there to capture the festivities. Check out photos here!
Jeff Cohen's SQUEAKY Will Receive Developmental Readings This Month

As part of its new Building the Box Developmental Reading Series, Out of the Box Theatrics will present readings of SQUEAKY, a poignant autobiographical comedy by Drama Desk Award winner Jeff Cohen.
SCENE PARTNERS Extended for Two Weeks at Vineyard Theatre

Vineyard Theatre will present a two-week extension for the world premiere of Scene Partners by John J. Caswell, Jr. (Wet Brain), directed by Tony Award winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown).
Eric Berryman, Johanna Day & More Join SCENE PARTNERS World Premiere at Vineyard Theatre

Discover the latest additions to the cast of 'Scene Partners' at the Vineyard Theatre. Learn more about the exciting world premiere production and stay up-to-date with the latest news.
Bill Irwin and Jacob Ming-Trent to Join Eden Espinosa & More at WTF Cabaret

Don't miss the incredible lineup featuring Bill Irwin and Jacob Ming-Trent, joining Eden Espinosa and more at the highly anticipated WTF Cabaret. Prepare to be amazed by the extraordinary performances and talent on display.
Eden Espinosa, Alison Pill, Asmeret Ghebremichael & More Join Williamstown Theatre Festival Programming

Williamstown Theatre Festival has revealed the lineup for the WTF Cabaret, a cabaret series curated in partnership with Tony Award nominee and Festival mainstay Christopher Fitzgerald. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!
Amber Iman, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Annie Golden & More to be Featured in Williamstown Theatre Festival Readings

Amber Iman, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Annie Golden and more will be featured in Williamstown Theatre Festival's Fridays@3 reading series.
Felicity Huffman & William H. Macy to Star in THE GUYS at Theatre Aspen

Emmy Award winners Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy will star in Theatre Aspen’s production of Anne Nelson’s The Guys. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Tony Shalhoub & Johanna Day Will Lead Reading of Rob Sedgwick's PLEASE LEAVE

Rob Sedgwick and Tony Award-Winning Actor Anthony Crivello have announced that they will present a private industry reading of Mr. Sedgwick's new play Please Leave. Directed by Bob Balaban, the reading will feature Emmy and Tony Award-Winning actor Tony Shalhoub, David Rasche, Clark Johnson, and Tony Award-Nominee Johanna Day. 
Interview: Heather Alicia Simms Chats About the Premiere of DES MOINES

Des Moines is the final play written by the late Denis Johnson, a legendary author, and playwright, and recently opened at Polonsky Shakespeare Center in Brooklyn. We spoke with Heather Alicia Simms, who plays Mrs. Drinkwater, about what it's like to be in this show, the challenges that came up, and why it's important that this play is out right now.
DES MOINES Starring Michael Shannon & More Extends at TFANA

Theatre for a New Audience has announced the extension of the Off-Broadway premiere of Denis Johnson’s Des Moines. The final play from the late author now runs through January 8, 2023 (extended from an original closing date of January 1).
Review Roundup: DES MOINES Opens Off-Broadway!

Critics have weighed in on DES MOINES, written by the late Denis Johnson and directed by Arin Arbus. The play, starring Michael Shannon, Hari Nef, Johanna Day, and more, opened December 16th at Theatre For A New Audience and runs through January 1st.
DES MOINES Starring Michael Shannon & More Announces New Preview & Opening Dates

Theatre for a New Audience has announced new preview, press, and opening dates for Denis Johnson’s Des Moines. Due to the detection of Covid within the Des Moines company, performances November 29 – December 3 have been canceled, with the production now beginning December 4.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Johanna Day been in?

Johanna Day has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Johanna Day been in?

Johanna Day has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Johanna Day been nominated for?

Special Achievement Awards (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for How I Learned to Drive, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Sweat, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sweat, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play (The Lortels) for Sweat, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Sweat, Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Good People, Performance (Obie Awards) for Appropriate, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Peter and Jerry, Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Rainmaker , Outstanding Featured Actress (The Lortels) for Proof and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Proof.

What awards has Johanna Day won?

Johanna Day has won several awards, including the Special Achievement Award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her work in How I Learned to Drive. She also received the Performance award at the Obie Awards for Appropriate. Additionally, she was recognized with the Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Play award at the Helen Hayes Awards for her performance in The Rainmaker.

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