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Powell has had a long career of supporting roles in film and television, her most notable roles being Ingrid Mills on Chicago Fire, Pauline Samson in TV mini-series Political Animals and a lawyer in the film Blue Caprice.



Powell has also worked extensively in the theater, starring on Broadway in revivals of Wilder, Wilder, Wilder and On Golden Pond, and off Broadway in productions of A Raisin in the Sun, Angela’s Mixtape and The Christians.

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STAGE CREDITS

A Beautiful Noise A Beautiful Noise
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Doctor
Passage Passage
[Off-Broadway]
Soho Rep. presents the New York Premiere., 2019
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The Courtroom The Courtroom
[Off-Broadway]
Waterwell Site-Specific World Premiere, 2019
Performer
The Moors The Moors
[Off-Broadway]
The Playwrights Realm Off-Broadway Production, 2017
Agatha
The Christians The Christians
[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons & Center Theatre Group Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2015
Linda
The Trip to Bountiful The Trip to Bountiful
[Broadway]
2013
Performer
On Golden Pond On Golden Pond
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2005
Chelsea Thayer Wayne

Movies

Office Killer
[ 1997 ] Naomi
American Cuisine
[ 1998 ] Miller
The Astronaut's Wife
[ 1999 ] Fourth Woman
The Best Man
[ 1999 ] Wedding Coordinator
Labor Pains
[ 2000 ] Nurse
Spinning Into Butter
[ 2007 ] Ellen Jenkins
American Gangster
[ 2007 ] Social Worker
I Think I Love My Wife
[ 2007 ] Therapist
The Northern Kingdom
[ 2009 ] Verlaine
Morning Glory
[ 2010 ] Louanne
Blue Caprice
[ 2013 ] Ce Worker
Meadowland
[ 2015 ] Mrs. Williams
The Report
[ 2019 ] Marcy Morris
Virtue
[ 2020 ] Darlene
The Courtroom
[ 2022 ] Richard Hanus

TV Shows

Chicago Fire
Ingrid Mills
Law & Order
Emily Wilson, Suzanne Davis
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Principal Bassett, Ms. Ramone
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Lauren White, Julie White, CSU Tech Brice

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Theatre For A New Audience Founder Jeffrey Horowitz To Retire Photo
Theatre For A New Audience Founder Jeffrey Horowitz To Retire

Jeffrey Horowitz, Founder of Theatre for a New Audience, having led and grown the not-for-profit organization since 1979, will retire on August 31, 2025, at the end of TFANA's just-announced season of Shakespeare alongside plays by classical and contemporary playwrights.
Photos: Go Inside NYTW's 2024 Gala Honoring Liesl Tommy Photo
Photos: Go Inside NYTW's 2024 Gala Honoring Liesl Tommy

New York Theatre Workshop hosted its 2024 Gala, honoring theater and film visionary Liesl Tommy. The evening’s program was hosted by Nicole Ari Parker, directed by Kevin Cahoon, and feature musical direction by Rick Hip-Flores.
Photos: Go Inside Waterwell's 20th Anniversary Celebration Photo
Photos: Go Inside Waterwell's 20th Anniversary Celebration

On Monday, Feb. 12, Waterwell, the theater company founded by Arian Moayed and Tom Ridgely celebrated its 20th Anniversary with a party at Greenpoint Loft featuring cocktails, dinner, a silent and live auction, and performances by past Waterwell artists as well as current students and alums of the Waterwell Drama Program. Check out photos here!
Shirine Babb Joins A BEAUTIFUL NOISE as the 'Doctor' Next Week Photo
Shirine Babb Joins A BEAUTIFUL NOISE as the 'Doctor' Next Week

Shirine Babb will begin performances in the role of the ‘Doctor’ in A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical starting on Friday, September 22. Learn more about Babb and get tickets to the musical here!
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Attendance Rises Following Switch to Unconventional Performance Sch Photo
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Attendance Rises Following Switch to Unconventional Performance Schedule

Just last month, A Beautiful Noise, which recently celebrated its 300th performance on Broadway, began an unconventional performance schedule- a change that has proven a wise move in recent weeks. Keeping to the traditional 8 shows a week, the musical added a Thursday matinee, eliminating Wednesday night performances. Half of A Beautiful Noise's performances are now matinees.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE on Broadway- A Complete Guide Photo
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE on Broadway- A Complete Guide

Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about A Beautiful Noise on Broadway. Check out all the details below!
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Expands Partnership With The Parkinson's Photo
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Expands Partnership With The Parkinson's Foundation

A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical is expanding its partnership with the Parkinson’s Foundation.
Annaleigh Ashford, Laura Bell Bundy, Paolo Montalban & More Join Broadway Barks Photo
Annaleigh Ashford, Laura Bell Bundy, Paolo Montalban & More Join Broadway Barks

BROADWAY BARKS has revealed the full roster of participants for the 25th annual dog and cat adoption event. 
BROADWAY BARKS Returns Next Month Photo
BROADWAY BARKS Returns Next Month

BROADWAY BARKS will return to Shubert Alley on Saturday, July 8, 2023, for the 25th annual star-studded dog and cat adoption event.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Releases New Block of Tickets Through Ear Photo
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Releases New Block of Tickets Through Early June 2024

A new block of tickets are on sale now for A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Photos: Frankie Valli & Rosie O'Donnell Visit A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUS Photo
Photos: Frankie Valli & Rosie O'Donnell Visit A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL

See photos of Frankie Valli & Rosie O'Donnell at A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical.
Video: Neil Diamond Talks Life with Parkinson's and A BEAUTIFUL NOISE on CBS SUNDAY M Photo
Video: Neil Diamond Talks Life with Parkinson's and A BEAUTIFUL NOISE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING

Watch Neil Diamond discuss his journey with Parkinson's disease and A BEAUTIFUL NOISE on Broadway on CBS Sunday Morning.
Photo Exclusive: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Celebrates 100th Performance! Photo
Photo Exclusive: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Celebrates 100th Performance!

See exclusive photos of the company of A Beautiful Noise on Broadway celebrating 100 performances!
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Releases New Block of Tickets Through Jan Photo
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Releases New Block of Tickets Through January 2024

A new block of tickets are on sale now for A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical on Broadway. Tickets are now available through Sunday, January 7, 2024.
Video: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Cast Wishes Neil Diamond a Happy Birthday With Onstage Facet Photo
Video: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Cast Wishes Neil Diamond a Happy Birthday With Onstage Facetime

Watch footage of Will Swenson calling Neil Diamond via Facetime and the crowd singing “Happy Birthday” to him!
Neil Diamond Pens Letter About the Backstory of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Photo
Neil Diamond Pens Letter About the Backstory of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE

Earlier this month, music legend Neil Diamond made a very special appearance at the Broadhurst Theatre to celebrate opening night of a musical all about him! A Beautiful Noise just shared a very special message from Neil himself, in which he explains Check it out in full below:
VIDEO: Will Swenson & A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Cast Perform 'America' By Neil Diamond on THE Photo
VIDEO: Will Swenson & A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Cast Perform 'America' By Neil Diamond on THE TONIGHT SHOW

Will Swenson and the cast of A Beautiful Noise appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to perform 'America.' Swenson is joined by Mark Jacoby, Robyn Hurder, and more. Watch the video of their new performance below!
VIDEO: Will Swenson & A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Cast Perform 'Sweet Caroline' on GOOD MORNING Photo
VIDEO: Will Swenson & A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Cast Perform 'Sweet Caroline' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA

Watch a video of Will Swenson and the cast of A Beautiful Noise performing 'Sweet Caroline' on Good Morning America! Yesterday, Swenson took Good Morning America backstage to discuss his the audience's reaction, his 17 costume changes, and more. Watch the new performance and yesterday's segment below!
VIDEO: Go Behind A BEAUTIFUL NOISE With Will Swenson on GOOD MORNING AMERICA Photo
VIDEO: Go Behind A BEAUTIFUL NOISE With Will Swenson on GOOD MORNING AMERICA

This morning, Good Morning America went behind the scenes of A Beautiful Noise on Broadway with the musical's star, Will Swenson. Swenson took viewers backstage through his 17 costume changes, ending in a rendition of 'Sweet Caroline.' Watch the new video of the segment now!
Photos: Stars Turn Out For Opening Night of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE On Broadway Photo
Photos: Stars Turn Out For Opening Night of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE On Broadway

Last night was the official opening night of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical. See photos from the opening night red carpet!
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How many Broadway shows has Linda Powell been in?

Linda Powell has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

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Linda Powell has not appeared in the West End.

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