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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

Titanic Titanic
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival Production, 2024
Ida Strauss
I Can Get It For You Wholesale I Can Get It For You Wholesale
[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Off-Broadway Revival, 2023
Mrs. Bogen
Assassins Assassins
[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Off-Broadway Revival, 2021
Sara Jane Moore
Footloose Footloose
[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Broadway Center Stage Production at the Kennedy Center, 2019
Ethel McCormack
Fiddler on the Roof Fiddler on the Roof
[West End]
London Revival at Menier Chocolate Factory, 2018
Golde
Hey, Look Me Over! Hey, Look Me Over!
[Off-Broadway]
City Center Encores! Production, 2018
Ruth
Elizabeth
Fiddler on the Roof Fiddler on the Roof
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2015
Golde [Replacement]
Fun Home Fun Home
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Helen Bechdel [Replacement]
Helen Bechdel
The Visit The Visit
[Williamstown, MA (Regional)]
Williamstown Theatre Festival Production, 2014
Matilda Schell
Fun Home Fun Home
[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Public Theatre Off-Broadway Production, 2013
Helen
The Cradle Will Rock The Cradle Will Rock
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Off-Center Concert, 0
Performer
Passion Passion
[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Production, 2013
Fosca
Les Miserables Les Miserables
[Broadway]
Return Engagement [Broadway], 2006
Fantine [Replacement]
A Wonderful Life
[Broadway]
Benefit Concert, 2005
Performer
Mary Bailey
Children And Art
[Broadway]
Stephen Sondheim Tribute Benefit, 2005
Performer
Funny Girl
[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2002
Fanny Brice
Passion
[Regional (US)]
Sondheim Festival Production, 2002
Fosca
Eli's Comin'
[Off-Broadway]
2001
Performer
The Ballad of Little Jo
[Chicago]
World Premiere, 2000
Jo
Dream True: My Life with Vernon Dixon
[Off-Broadway]
1999
Performer
As Thousands Cheer
[Off-Off-Broadway]
Off-Off-Broadway Revival, 1998
Performer
As Thousands Cheer
[Off-Broadway]
1998
Performer
Strike Up the Band
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1998
Joan Fletcher
King David
[Broadway]
Concert [Broadway], 1997
Michal
Performer
Sunset Boulevard
[Regional (US)]
Los Angeles Production, 1993
Betty Schaefer
She Loves Me
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1993
Amalia Balash
Two Shakespearean Actors
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1992
Miss Helen Burton
Metropolis
[West End]
Original London Production, 1989
Maria/Futura
Chess
[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1988
Florence
Les Miserables Les Miserables
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1987
Whore
Cosette
Rags
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1986
Bella Cohen
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
[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)
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
[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)
Pearls
[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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HAMILTEN: A DECADE OF LEGACY Comes to The Green Room 42 in April Photo
HAMILTEN: A DECADE OF LEGACY Comes to The Green Room 42 in April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2025

The Green Room 42 will present HamilTen: A Decade of Legacy, a spectacular 10th-anniversary tribute to Hamilton, celebrating the music, the legacy, and the revolution that redefined Broadway.
GOTTA SING With Kenneth Gartman Comes To The Green Room 42 This Month Photo
GOTTA SING With Kenneth Gartman Comes To The Green Room 42 This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2025

The Green Room 42 will present “Gotta Sing with Kenneth Gartman” on Saturday, March 29th at 1:00 pm. Host and Music Director Kenneth Gartman shines a light on some of NYC's best musical theatre talent each month in a cabaret series - Gotta Sing.
Photos: Mandy Gonzalez, Jessie Mueller and More in BROADWAY’S LEADING LADIES Photo
Photos: Mandy Gonzalez, Jessie Mueller and More in BROADWAY’S LEADING LADIES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

PBS, in partnership with No Guarantees and Nouveau Productions, presented a one-night-only special event, Broadway’s Leading Ladies, held on Monday, March 10 at New York City’s Town Hall. See photos here!
Mandy Gonzalez, Solea Pfeiffer, and More Join BROADWAY'S LEADING LADIES Photo
Mandy Gonzalez, Solea Pfeiffer, and More Join BROADWAY'S LEADING LADIES
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2025

Additional casting has been announced for PBS's upcoming one-night-only concert event, Broadway’s Leading Ladies. Learn more about who is joining the cast here!
Listen: Classic Stage Company’s I CAN GET IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE Cast Recording Out N Photo
Listen: Classic Stage Company’s I CAN GET IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE Cast Recording Out Now
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2025

The new cast recording of Classic Stage Company’s Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award-winning revival of I Can Get It For You Wholesale is available now! Learn how to stream or download the album here!
Rachel Green Comes to The Green Room 42 Photo
Rachel Green Comes to The Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2025

The Green Room 42 will present Rachel Green in I've Gotta Be Me. Rachel Green takes you on a funny, sexy and whimsical journey through her life via storytelling, standup comedy, singing and violin.
Lindsay Mendez, Jessie Mueller, LaChanze, and More Join BROADWAY’S LEADING LADIES Photo
Lindsay Mendez, Jessie Mueller, LaChanze, and More Join BROADWAY’S LEADING LADIES Concert
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2025

Initial casting has been announced for Broadway’s Leading Ladies, the upcoming one-night-only special being broadcast on PBS. Learn more about the concert here!
Judy Kuhn, Michael R. Jackson, Kathryn Erbe And More Added To Vineyard Theatre 2025 G Photo
Judy Kuhn, Michael R. Jackson, Kathryn Erbe And More Added To Vineyard Theatre 2025 Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2025

Michael R. Jackson, Judy Kuhn, Katie Erbe, Jen Tullock, Tina Satter, Sam Kissajukian, Josiah Davis, Sarah Gancher and Jared Mezzocchi have been added to the line-up of stars set for Vineyard Theatre's 2025 Gala.
HERMAN SINGS HERMAN Comes To The Green Room 42 In March Photo
HERMAN SINGS HERMAN Comes To The Green Room 42 In March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2025

The Green Room 42 will present Michelle Beth Herman in Before the Parade Passes By: Herman Sings Herman on March 2nd, 2025. Featuring beloved songs from Mame, Hello, Dolly!, La Cage aux Folles, Mack and Mabel, and more.
Judy Kuhn, Brandon Uranowitz and More Complete BECOMING EVE Cast Photo
Judy Kuhn, Brandon Uranowitz and More Complete BECOMING EVE Cast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2025

New York Theatre Workshop has revealed the full cast for Becoming Eve, starring Tommy Dorfman and more. Learn more about the cast and see how to attend.
Bligh Voth and Joel de Candio to Present THE SONDHEIM SESSIONS at The Green Room 42 Photo
Bligh Voth and Joel de Candio to Present THE SONDHEIM SESSIONS at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025

Bligh Voth and Joel de Candio, along with pianist Nolan Bonvouloir, will bring back THE SONDHEIM SESSIONS for one more night at The Green Rom 42. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Cult Classics Cabaret Set for The Green Room 42 Photo
Cult Classics Cabaret Set for The Green Room 42
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 1, 2025

The Green Room 42 will present “Celebrating Musicals Too Bold for the Mainstream” where up-and-coming talents tackle cult classics this month. Learn more about the performance here!
PHOTOS: Las estrellas se unen en un concierto solidario por la esperanza y la justici Photo
PHOTOS: Las estrellas se unen en un concierto solidario por la esperanza y la justicia
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Jan 21, 2025

Dirigido y coreografiado en Nueva York por Luis Salgado, el evento destacó el talento y la representación latina en apoyo a causas sociales
Video: Broadway Unites for Concert for America Photo
Video: Broadway Unites for Concert for America
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 20, 2025

Tune in for the Inauguration Day Concert for America event, which will raise funds for the California Community Foundation, an organization supporting wildfire recovery efforts to aid those most in need. Performers will include Cheyenne Jackson, Kelli O'Hara, Brian Stoke Mitchell, and more. Watch the full video here.
CONCERT FOR AMERICA Expands to Los Angeles; Rachel Bay Jones, Cheyenne Jackson, & Mor Photo
CONCERT FOR AMERICA Expands to Los Angeles; Rachel Bay Jones, Cheyenne Jackson, & More Join
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 15, 2025

The Inauguration Day Concert for America event will now raise funds for the California Community Foundation, an organization supporting wildfire recovery efforts to aid those most in need. Newly joined talent appearances include Wayne Brady, Rachel Bay Jones, Cheyenne Jackson, Ingrid Michaelson, Richard Kind, and more.
THE SONDHEIM SESSIONS Comes To The Green Room 42 Photo
THE SONDHEIM SESSIONS Comes To The Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2025

The Green Room 42 will present Bligh Voth, Joel de Candio, and Nolan Bonvouloir in 'The Sondheim Sessions'. The popular NYC Sondheim series returns following successful shows in 2023 and 2024.
Ali Ewoldt to Join WOMEN OF THE WINGS at The Green Room 42 Photo
Ali Ewoldt to Join WOMEN OF THE WINGS at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2025

Ali Ewoldt will join Women of The Wings Volume 7 at The Green Room 42. Previous cast and creative announcements include Jordan Eagle, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Jessica Vosk, Kelli O'Hara, Brian Stokes Mitchell & More to Join CONCERT FOR AMERICA Photo
Jessica Vosk, Kelli O'Hara, Brian Stokes Mitchell & More to Join CONCERT FOR AMERICA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2025

Producers Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson's next Concert for America fundraising event will take place in January, featuring Jessica Vosk, Kelli O'Hara, Brian Stokes Mitchell and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; MONARCH at Creative Cauldron Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last 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!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; Creative Cauldron Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week 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!
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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?

Judy Kuhn has won the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical for I Can Get It For You Wholesale and the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical for Fun Home.

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