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Judy Kuhn

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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BIO

Judy Kuhn most recently appeared on Broadway and the West End in Fiddler on the Roof. Other Bway appearances include Fun Home, She Loves Me (Tony nomination), Chess (Tony & Drama Desk nominations), Les Miserables (Tony & Drama Desk nominations). Off Broadway: Rags (Drama Desk nomination), Two Shakespearean Actors (Lincoln Center Theatre), Alan Menken & Tim Rice's King David, and The Mystery of Edwin Drood (NYSF). Most recently Judy appeared as Fosca in Stephen Sondheim & James Lapine's Passion at CSC directed by John Doyle, and The Visit by John Kander, Fred Ebb & Terrance McNally at The Williamstown Theater Festival, also directed by John Doyle. She was the singing voice of Disney's Pocahontas and has released three solo CD's.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival Production, 2024
Ida Strauss

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Off-Broadway Revival, 2023
Mrs. Bogen

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Off-Broadway Revival, 2021
Sara Jane Moore

[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Broadway Center Stage Production at the Kennedy Center, 2019
Ethel McCormack

[West End]
London Revival at Menier Chocolate Factory, 2018
Golde

[Off-Broadway]
City Center Encores! Production, 2018
Ruth

Elizabeth

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2015
Golde [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Helen Bechdel [Replacement]

Helen Bechdel

[Williamstown, MA (Regional)]
Williamstown Theatre Festival Production, 2014
Matilda Schell

[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Public Theatre Off-Broadway Production, 2013
Helen

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Off-Center Concert, 0
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Production, 2013
Fosca

[Broadway]
Return Engagement [Broadway], 2006
Fantine [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Benefit Concert, 2005
Performer

Mary Bailey

[Broadway]
Stephen Sondheim Tribute Benefit, 2005
Performer

[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2002
Fanny Brice

[Regional (US)]
Sondheim Festival Production, 2002
Fosca

[Off-Broadway]
2001
Performer

[Chicago]
World Premiere, 2000
Jo

[Off-Broadway]
1999
Performer

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Off-Off-Broadway Revival, 1998
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1998
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1998
Joan Fletcher

[Broadway]
Concert [Broadway], 1997
Michal

Performer

[Regional (US)]
Los Angeles Production, 1993
Betty Schaefer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1993
Amalia Balash

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1992
Miss Helen Burton

[West End]
Original London Production, 1989
Maria/Futura

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1988
Florence

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1987
Whore

Cosette

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1986
Bella Cohen

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1985
Alice / Miss Isabel Yearsley

Alice/Isabel Yearsley

Succubus (Isabel Yearsley)

Citizen of Cloisterham

Succubae / Miss Isabel Yearsley

Rosa Bud / Miss Deirdre Peregrine (Understudy)

Edwin Drood / Miss Alice Nutting (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1985
Citizen of Cloisterham

Succubus (Isabel Yearsley)

Alice/Isabel Yearsley

Alice (Isabel Yearsley)

Edwin Drood (Alice Nutting)/Rosa Bud (Deidre Peregrine) (Understudy)

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 1985
Performer


Movies

Pocahontas
[ 1995 ] Pocahont'singing
Day on Fire
[ 2006 ] Judy
Enchanted
[ 2007 ] Pregnant Woman with Kids
tick, tick... BOOM!
[ 2021 ] Nan

TV Shows

Law & Order
Adrienne Longmire, Beth Prentiss, Ladies' Room Witness

Awards and Nominations


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

Judy Kuhn, I Can Get It For You Wholesale

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Judy Kuhn, Assassins

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Judy Kuhn, Assassins

Drama League Awards - 2015 - Distinguished Performance Award

Judy Kuhn, Fun Home

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Judy Kuhn, Fun Home

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Judy Kuhn, Fun Home


winner
The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Judy Kuhn, Fun Home

Drama League Awards - 2013 - Distinguished Performance Award

Judy Kuhn, Passion

Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Judy Kuhn, She Loves Me

Olivier Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical

Judy Kuhn, Metropolis

Drama Desk Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Actress - Musical

Judy Kuhn, Chess

Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Judy Kuhn, Chess

Tony Awards - 1987 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Judy Kuhn, Les Misérables

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News


THE FITZGERALDS OF ST. PAUL Album Launches Kickstarter Campaign

A Kickstarter campaign has launched to raise money for the upcoming star-studded concept album of the new musical, The Fitzgeralds of St. Paul. Learn more about the album and see how to contribute!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; MONARCH at Creative Cauldron Leads Best Musical!

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Washington, DC Awards

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
ISABELLA SCOLARO: ONWARD AND UPWARD Announced At The Green Room 42

The Green Room 42 will present Introducing: Isabella Scolaro- a solo debut performance to remember- on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 7pm.
First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Washington, DC Awards

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Nick Fradiani, Abby Mueller, & More Set For TAYLOR SWIFT BY THE BOOK: IN CONCERT At Green Room 42

The Green Room 42 will present TAYLOR SWIFT BY THE BOOK: IN CONCERT this December, celebrating the release of Taylor Swift By The Book: The Literature Behind The Lyrics, From Fairy Tales to Tortured Poets by Rachel Feder and Tiffany Tatreau.
A NIGHT OF JAZZ Comes to The Green Room 42

A Night of Jazz will be held this February at The Green Room 42! Produced by Katie Trumbull with Music Direction by Michael Cuschieri. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets to attend here!
WOMEN OF THE WINGS Volume 7 Comes to The Green Room 42

Produced and directed by Megan Minutillo, 'Women of The Wings: A Celebration of Female Musical Theatre Writers' is the premiere concert series that not only celebrates the work of female musical theatre writers.
Christmas Films Adapted For the Stage

Whether you're into a more serious story like It's a Wonderful Life or A Christmas Carol, or something more silly and fun like Elf or How the Grinch Stole Christmas, there is a Christmas movie-turned-musical for everyone who celebrates!
Lauren Patten, Jelani Remy, and More Will Present Songs From New Musicals at Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Gala

Over 25 artists will appear live at Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's gala 'Songs of our Summer from Rhinebeck to Chelsea' at Chelsea Table + Stage. Selections from 8 new musicals developed this year in Rhinebeck will be presented.
Josh Groban, Brian Stokes Mitchell And More Join STARS IN THE HOUSE: VOTE-A-THON

Stars in the House has announced Josh Groban, Neil Patrick Harris, Brian Stokes Mitchell and more for the second annual Election Day Vote-A-Thon.
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Martin Short, Shoshana Bean, and More Join STARS IN THE HOUSE Vote-A-Thon

“Stars in the House” will return for its second Election Day Vote-A-Thon with a star-studded lineup joining hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson to talk about their voting experiences and deliver LIVE musical performances.
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!
Kelli O'Hara to Perform at Steppenwolf Theatre in April

Kelli O'Hara is set to perform at Steppenwolf Theatre in spring 2025. The Tony Award-winning actress will bring her Broadway talents to Chicago for two special nights. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.
Australian Theatre Festival NYC Unveils 2024 Season

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Video: SUFFS Performs 'Keep Marching' At BROADWAY RALLIES FOR KAMALA

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Video: Anne Hathaway Rocks BROADWAY RALLIES FOR KAMALA With A Queen Classic

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Photos: Broadway Stars Turn Out Save the West Bank Cafe and Laurie Beechman Theatre

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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.
A History of Norma Desmond and the Women Who Have Played Her

As Broadway welcomes Sunset Boulevard back to the stage, and the newest Norma Desmond, Nicole Scherzinger, BroadwayWorld is looking back on just some of the performers who have taken on the iconic role in the past.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Judy Kuhn been in?

Judy Kuhn has appeared on Broadway in 13 shows.

How many West End shows has Judy Kuhn been in?

Judy Kuhn has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Judy Kuhn's first West End show?

Judy Kuhn's first West End show was Metropolis which opened in 1989

What awards has Judy Kuhn been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for I Can Get It For You Wholesale, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Assassins, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Assassins, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Fun Home, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Fun Home, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Fun Home, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (The Lortels) for Fun Home, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Passion, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for She Loves Me, Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Metropolis, Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Chess, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Chess and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Les Misérables.

What awards has Judy Kuhn won?

Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for I Can Get It For You Wholesale, and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (The Lortels) for Fun Home.

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