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BIO

Broadway: SpongeBob SquarePants (Sandy Cheeks), Spring Awakening (OBC), Wicked (Elphaba). Theater favorites: Sundown, Yellow Moon (WP Theater), Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 (ART), The Wildness (Ars Nova), Noir (NYSF & NAMT), The Threepenny Opera (Atlantic Theater). TV: "Instinct," "The Good Fight," "Bull" & "Elementary" (CBS). Film: The Post, creator and star of the web-series: "It's Not Okay, Cupid" (Glamour.com). LaGuardia Arts and Vassar alum.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Marjorie

[Off-Broadway]
New York City Center Encores! Production, 2023
Nancy

[Boston]
2022
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival, 2020
Lottie Ames

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Julie Nichols

[Chicago]
Pre-Broadway Run, 2018
Julie Nichols

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Sandy Cheeks

[Off-Broadway]
Women's Project Theater and Ars Nova Original Off-Broadway Production, 2017
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Keen Company Off-Broadway Revival, 2016
Susan [Replacement]

[Chicago]
World Premiere Chicago Production, 2016
Sandy Cheeks

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2006
Martha

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2006
Martha

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Elphaba (Standby) [Replacement]


Awards and Nominations

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

Lilli Cooper, Tootsie

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Bernadette Peters, Raúl Esparza & More to Perform at NYSAF 2024 Gala

New York Stage and Film has revealed additional details for their 2024 Annual Gala honoring award-winning director, producer, and writer Amanda Lipitz and four-time Tony Award nominee Raúl Esparza. Learn how to attend.
10 Facts The Only WICKED Super-Fans Know

With everyone hyped for the premiere of the movie Wicked this month, I have been receiving a bunch of Wicked questions. I thought it might be fun to share a few fun facts about former stars of Wicked!
Exclusive: Frankie Grande and GLAAD Gather Broadway's Best to Celebrate #SpiritDay 2024

Frankie Grande, curated and hosted “A Night of Broadway (but make it Queer!)” #SpiritDay Gala, featuring some of Broadway’s brightest stars to shine a light on LGBTQ youth and take a stand against bullying. Check out an exclusive video featurette about the big day here!
Photos: WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN Raises Money for the Harris Victory Fund

Earlier this week, women of Broadway united for a one-night-only benefit of Carmel Dean’s song cycle Well-Behaved Women. Check out photos from inside the event here!
Exclusive: Carmel Dean’s WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN in Rehearsals

On Monday, women of Broadway unite for a one-night-only benefit of Carmel Dean’s song cycle Well-Behaved Women, directed by Schele Williams. Watch as we bring you exclusive highlights from inside rehearsals!
Lilli Cooper, Krystina Alabado & More Join WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN Benefit Concert

Krystina Alabado, Klea Blackhurst, Lilli Cooper, Natalie Joy Johnson and Barbara Walsh will join the star-studded company of women participating in a one-night-only benefit of Carmel Dean’s song cycle Well-Behaved Women. Learn how to purchase tickets.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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 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!
Photos: Rachel Brosnahan, David Corenswet & More at HOLIDAY Benefit Reading

The Acting Company presented Holiday, a new adaptation by Tony Award winning playwright Richard Greenberg, from the play by Philip Barry. See photos from the event of the starry cast and attendees!
John Slattery, Lilli Cooper & More Join HOLIDAY Benefit Reading at The Actors Company

The Acting Company has revealed additional casting for its upcoming, one-night-only benefit reading of Holiday, a new adaptation by Tony Award winning playwright Richard Greenberg, featuring Rachel Brosnahan. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
BROADWAY FOR HARRIS Announces New Phone Banks & Pennsylvania Canvassing Trips

BROADWAY FOR HARRIS announced new phone banks and Pennsylvania canvassing trips featuring Broadway talent to support the Harris/Walz campaign.
Review: Santino Fontana's BY REQUEST at 54 Below Is Off-the-Walls Fun

Broadway's Santino Fontana (FROZEN, TOOTSIE) is supremely charming. Tonight and tomorrow, catch him in his craziest venture yet, BY REQUEST, where he performs setlists composed entirely from audience requests. Fontana wowed the audience with his singing, comedic chops and even some Shakespeare, plus special guest Lilli Cooper.
Review: Everything Is on the Menu at Lea DeLaria's BRUNCH IS GAY at 54 Below

Every second Sunday at 1 pm, singer/actor/comedian triple threat Lea DeLaria invites you to celebrate the “Gay high holiday” of brunch at 54 Below with her new show, Brunch Is Gay. DeLaria is a wonderful host: brash, laugh-out-loud funny and wickedly charming. The 9/8 show featured guest Lilli Cooper. It returns 10/13 with Jackie Hoffman.
Ana Gasteyer, Norbert Leo Butz & More to Join Broadway Votes & Joy To The Polls Concert

Broadway Votes will collaborate with Joy To The Polls to host a free concert. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Jenn Colella, James Monroe Iglehart, and More at American Theatre Wing's 2024 Gala

 Yesterday, September 9, the American Theatre Wing hosted its annual fall gala at Cipriani 42nd Street. The event honored “Unsung Heroes of the Theatre Industry. Check out photos from the event here!
See Santino Fontana, WRITE OUT LOUD & More Next Week At 54

54 Below announced next week's lineup featuring performances by Broadway stars, including a tribute to Stephen Sondheim and a night with Tony Award winner Alice Ripley.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Lilli Cooper been in?

Lilli Cooper has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Lilli Cooper been in?

Lilli Cooper has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Lilli Cooper been nominated for?

and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Tootsie.

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