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BIO

Broadway credits include Present Laughter, You Can't Take It With You, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike (Tony Award nomination, Outer Critics Circle Award), Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, Spring Awakening, The Green Bird, Jackie, and The Iceman Cometh (1986). Off-Broadway credits include A Lovely Sunday for Creve Coeur; Taylor Mac's Hir; How I Spent Last Summer; Omnium Gatherum; Our Leading Lady; The Killer; Dog Opera (Obie Award); and Christopher Durang'fs Why Torture is Wrong, and the People Who Love Them; Miss Witherspoon; and Betty's Summer Vacation (Obie). Nielsen has worked regionally all over the country, including at Williamstown Theatre Festival, Guthrie Theater, The Old Globe, Goodman Theatre, Long Wharf Theatre, Yale Repertory Theatre, American Repertory Theater, Folger Theatre (D.C.), and most recently at the McCarter Theatre in Princeton in Durang's Turning Off the Morning News. Television: "Happyish," "Elementary," "Political Animals," NBC's "The Sound of Music Live," Amazon's "Z: The Beginning of Everything." Film: Trouble, Morning Glory, The Savages, Small Time Crooks. Nielsen is a graduate of Northwestern University and the Yale School of Drama.

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STAGE CREDITS

Infinite Life Infinite Life
[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Ginnie
Regretfully, So the Birds Are Regretfully, So the Birds Are
[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons and WP Theater Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Elinore
The Young Man From Atlanta The Young Man From Atlanta
[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Company Off-Broadway Revival, 2019
Lily Dale
Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Janice
A Lovely Sunday for Creve Coeur A Lovely Sunday for Creve Coeur
[Off-Broadway]
La Femme Productions Off-Broadway Revival, 2018
Performer
The Way of the World The Way of the World
[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Folger Theatre Production, 2018
Rene
A Midsummer Night's Dream A Midsummer Night's Dream
[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare in the Park Revival, 2017
Puck
Present Laughter Present Laughter
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Monica Reed
The Way of the World The Way of the World
[Off-Broadway]
Red Bull Theater Revelation Reading, 2017
Performer
Hir Hir
[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons Original Off-Broadway Production, 2015
Paige
You Can't Take It with You You Can't Take It with You
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Penelope Sycamore
The Sound of Music Live! The Sound of Music Live!
[Motion Picture]
NBC Live Televised Production, 2013
Frau Schmidt
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2013
Performer
Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
The Storyteller
Love, Loss, and What I Wore Love, Loss, and What I Wore
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2009
Performer [Replacement]
To Be or Not To Be To Be or Not To Be
[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2008
Anna
Les Liaisons Dangereuses Les Liaisons Dangereuses
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2008
Madame de Volanges
Die Mommie Die!
[Off-Broadway]
2007
Bootsie Carp
Die Mommie Die!
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2007
Bootsie Carp
Crazy Mary
[Off-Broadway]
2007
Mary
Our Leading Lady
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2007
Verbena Morris
Spring Awakening Spring Awakening
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2006
The Adult Women [Replacement]
Based on a Totally True Story
[Off-Broadway]
2006
Mary Ellen
Miss Witherspoon
[Off-Broadway]
2005
Veronica
A Streetcar Named Desire A Streetcar Named Desire
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2005
Eunice Hubbell
Omnium Gatherum
[Off-Broadway]
2003
Suzie
The Underpants
[Off-Broadway]
2002
Performer
Wonder of the World
[Off-Broadway]
2001
Lois Coleman
Comic Potential
[Off-Broadway]
2000
Carla Pepperbloom
The Green Bird
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Ninetta
Space
[Off-Broadway]
1999
Joan Bailey
Betty's Summer Vacation
[Off-Broadway]
1999
Mrs. Siezmagraff
Jackie
[Broadway]
1997
Marilyn Monroe
Martha Bartlett
Rose Kennedy
Sander Vanocer
As Bees in Honey Drown
[Off-Broadway]
1997
Alexa Vere de Vere [Replacement]
Second-Hand Smoke
[Off-Broadway]
1997
Performer
Henry V
[Off-Broadway]
1996
Alice
The Green Bird
[Off-Broadway]
1996
Ninetta
Measure for Measure
[Off-Broadway]
1996
Francisca/Mariana
Dog Opera
[Off-Broadway]
1995
Madeline Newell
Loose Knit
[Off-Broadway]
1993
Gina
The Holy Terror
[Off-Broadway]
1992
Gladys Powers
Love and Anger
[Off-Broadway]
1990
Eleanor Downey
Machinal
[Off-Broadway]
1990
Telephone Girl/Neighbor/Court Stenographer
Maids of Honor
[Off-Broadway]
1990
Pat Weinhardt
Neddy
[Off-Broadway]
1990
Elizabeth
Ubu
[Off-Broadway]
1989
Queen Rosamund
The Palace of Amateurs
[Off-Broadway]
1988
Kitty O'Rourke
The Merchant of Venice
[Off-Broadway]
1986
Nerissa
The Iceman Cometh
[Broadway]
1985
Pearl
Henry V
[Off-Broadway]
1984
Hostess Quickly/Queen of France

Movies

Advice from a Caterpillar
[ 1999 ] Barbara
Small Time Crooks
[ 2000 ] Emily Bailey
The Savages
[ 2007 ] Nurse
Morning Glory
[ 2010 ] Fan
That's What She Said
[ 2012 ] Judith
Son
[ 2021 ] Mrs. Naegle

TV Shows

Z: The Beginning of Everything
Minnie Sayre

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Kristine Nielsen, Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus

Drama League Awards - 2016 - Distinguished Performance Award

Kristine Nielsen, Hir


winner
- 2013 - Legend of Off Broadway Honoree

Kristine Nielsen

Drama League Awards - 2013 - Distinguished Performance Award

Kristine Nielsen, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Kristine Nielsen, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Kristine Nielsen, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Kristine Nielsen, Why Torture is Wrong

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Kristine Nielsen, the People Who Love Them

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Kristine Nielsen, Betty's Summer Vacation


winner
Obie Awards - 1995 - Performance

Kristine Nielsen, Dog Opera

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Video: Robyn Hurder and More in SMASH on Broadway First Look Photo
Video: Robyn Hurder and More in SMASH on Broadway First Look
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2025

You can now get a first look at footage of Broadway’s SMASH, the new musical, inspired by the hit NBC television series. See footage here and learn more about the production!
Video: Watch New SMASH Footage Narrated By Nathan Lane Photo
Video: Watch New SMASH Footage Narrated By Nathan Lane
by Michael Major - Apr 4, 2025

Watch a new video montage from SMASH on Broadway, narrated by Nathan Lane! The new highlights show off scenes from the new musical, starring Robyn Hurder, Brooks Ashmanskas, Krysta Rodriguez, Caroline Bowman, and more.
Photos: SMASH On Broadway Starring Robyn Hurder, Krysta Rodriguez, Caroline Bowman an Photo
Photos: SMASH On Broadway Starring Robyn Hurder, Krysta Rodriguez, Caroline Bowman and More
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2025

Check out new photos of SMASH on Broadway. Now in previews at the Imperial Theatre, SMASH will officially open on Broadway on April 10.
Video: Watch Robyn Hurder Sing 'Don't Forget Me' in SMASH on Broadway Photo
Video: Watch Robyn Hurder Sing 'Don't Forget Me' in SMASH on Broadway
by Michael Major - Apr 3, 2025

Watch a new video of Robyn Hurder singing 'Don't Forget Me' in SMASH on Broadway. The song will be featured on the original Broadway cast recording for the new musical, soon to be released by Concord Theatricals Recordings.
SMASH Releases New Block of Tickets Through Early January 2026 Photo
SMASH Releases New Block of Tickets Through Early January 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2025

SMASH has released a new block of tickets for performances through early 2026. Learn more about the musical based on the television show, and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Watch Robyn Hurder Sing 'Let's Be Bad and 'Let Me Be Your Star' from SMASH Photo
Video: Watch Robyn Hurder Sing 'Let's Be Bad and 'Let Me Be Your Star' from SMASH
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 31, 2025

SMASH is officially on Broadway!  It’s a rollercoaster ride filled with hilarious setbacks and surprises, kick-ass production numbers and iconic songs. Check out two of them ('Let Me be Your Star' and Let's Be Bad') performed by Robyn Hurder in these videos.
Photos/Video: SMASH Begins Previews On Broadway Photo
Photos/Video: SMASH Begins Previews On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2025

SMASH began performances on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, and will officially open on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre. Check out photos and videos from their sold-out first preview!
Video: Watch the Cast of SMASH Take Their First Bows on Broadway Photo
Video: Watch the Cast of SMASH Take Their First Bows on Broadway
by Michael Major - Mar 12, 2025

SMASH is officially on Broadway! Watch the cast of the new musical take their first bows after the production's first preview on March 11. The video also includes the curtain call reprise of 'Let Me Be Your Star.'
Meet the Cast of SMASH, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of SMASH, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

The musical Smash, inspired by the hit NBC television series, will begin previews tonight, Tuesday, March 11, 2025, and officially open Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre. Meet the cast here!
Video: Watch Robyn Hurder & Caroline Bowman Sing 'Don't Forget Me' From SMASH Photo
Video: Watch Robyn Hurder & Caroline Bowman Sing 'Don't Forget Me' From SMASH
by Michael Major - Mar 10, 2025

Watch a video of Caroline Bowman and Robyn Hurder perform 'Don't Forget Me' from SMASH the Musical, which begins previews on Broadway Tuesday. The pair play Karen Cartwright and Ivy Lynn, respectively, in the in the Broadway musical.
SMASH Will Offer Rush, Lottery, and $30 Under 30 Initiative Photo
SMASH Will Offer Rush, Lottery, and $30 Under 30 Initiative
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2025

SMASH on Broadway will host a digital lottery, in-person rush and $30 under 30 initiative at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre and we've got the scoop on how to get discounted tickets.
Video: Caroline Bowman Sings 'They Just Keep Moving the Line' from SMASH Photo
Video: Caroline Bowman Sings 'They Just Keep Moving the Line' from SMASH
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 4, 2025

The Broadway-bound musical Smash has just released a new video featuring one of the series most beloved Shaiman and Wittman songs. Watch as Caroline Bowman, who plays 'Karen', sings ''They Just Keep Moving the Line' in the recording studio.
Video: Watch a SMASH Rehearsal Sneak Peek Photo
Video: Watch a SMASH Rehearsal Sneak Peek
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 24, 2025

The cast of Smash is getting ready to head to the Imperial Theatre for the start of tech! Watch highlights from rehearsals in this video and check out interviews with the company here.
Video: In Rehearsals with the the Cast of SMASH Photo
Video: In Rehearsals with the the Cast of SMASH
by Joey Mervis - Feb 18, 2025

The bombshell is about to drop! Rehearsals are officially underway for Smash, inspired by the hit NBC television series. Watch as the full cast and creative team explains what the show is all about in this video!
Photos: Robyn Hurder and the SMASH Cast Meet the Press Photo
Photos: Robyn Hurder and the SMASH Cast Meet the Press
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2025

The musical Smash, inspired by the hit NBC television series, will begin performances on Broadway. See photos of the company meeting the press here! Learn more about the production.
Video: Robyn Hurder Sings 'Let Me Be Your Star' From SMASH on Broadway Photo
Video: Robyn Hurder Sings 'Let Me Be Your Star' From SMASH on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2025

Get an exciting first look and listen at SMASH on Broadway featuring an exciting new version of Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman’s iconic, “Let Me Be Your Star”! See the video!
Video: Inside SMASH's First Rehearsal Photo
Video: Inside SMASH's First Rehearsal
by Michael Major - Jan 24, 2025

Watch a video from inside the first rehearsal for Smash on Broadway! Step inside the rehearsal room with Krysta Rodriguez, Robyn Hurder, Brooks Ashmanskas, Marc Shaiman, Caroline Bowman and more.
Photos: Robyn Hurder, Krysta Rodriguez & More in SMASH Rehearsals Photo
Photos: Robyn Hurder, Krysta Rodriguez & More in SMASH Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2025

Rehearsals for the stage musical adaptation of SMASH have officially begun! See photos of star Robyn Hurder and more in rehearsals for the production and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photo: SMASH on Broadway Debuts Artwork Photo
Photo: SMASH on Broadway Debuts Artwork
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2025

The Broadway artwork for the stage musical adaptation of SMASH has been revealed! See the artwork here and learn more about the upcoming Broadway production!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 15, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 15, 2025
by - Jan 15, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 15, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Kristine Nielsen been in?

Kristine Nielsen has appeared on Broadway in 13 shows.

How many West End shows has Kristine Nielsen been in?

Kristine Nielsen has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Kristine Nielsen been nominated for?

Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Hir, Legend of Off Broadway Honoree () for , Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Why Torture is Wrong, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for the People Who Love Them, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Betty's Summer Vacation and Performance (Obie Awards) for Dog Opera.

What awards has Kristine Nielsen won?

Kristine Nielsen has received several awards, including the Legend of Off-Broadway Honoree and the Obie Award for Performance for her role in Dog Opera.

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