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Maria Friedman is an English actress and director of stage and screen, best known for her work in musical theatre. She is an Eight-time Olivier Award nominee, winning three. Her first win was for her 1994 one-woman show, By Special Arrangement. She has also twice won Best Actress in a Musical for the original London productions of Passion and Ragtime. She is more recently known for her role as Elaine Peacock in EastEnders. She also made an appearance as the narrator in the 1999 straight to video version of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

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Maria Friedman STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
London Production, 2022

[West End]
West End Revival, 2019
Golde [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 2005
Marian Halcombe

Marian Halcombe

[West End]
Original London Production, 2004
Marian Holcombe

[West End]
London Revival, 2003
Mother

[West End]
Original London Production, 2000
Sukie

[West End]
London Concert, 1997
Fosca

[West End]
Royal National Theatre Production, 1997
Liza Elliott

[West End]
London Revival, 1996
Fosca

[Regional (UK)]
Regional Production, 1992
Mary

[West End]
London Revival, 1990
Marie (Act Two)

Dot (Act One)

[London Fringe]
Original London Production, 1989
Performer

[West End]
London Revival, 1987
Performer

[West End]
Original London Production, 1987
Performer

[West End]
London Revival, 1980
Doris

Maria Friedman Productions

 
[Broadway, 2023]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Director
 
[West End, 2022]
DIRECTOR
 
[West End, 2017] [Replacement]
Director[Replacement]
 
[West End, 2012]
Director

Maria Friedman Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical

Maria Friedman, Merrily We Roll Along

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Direction of a Musical

Maria Friedman, Merrily We Roll Along

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical

Maria Friedman, Merrily We Roll Along

Olivier Awards - 2014 - Best Director

Maria FriedmanMerrily We Roll Along


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2006 - Performance

Maria Friedman, The Woman in White

Olivier Awards - 2005 - Best Actress in a Musical

Maria Friedman, The Woman In White


winner
Olivier Awards - 2004 - Best Actress in a Musical

Maria Friedman, Ragtime

Olivier Awards - 1999 - Best Actress in a Musical

Maria Friedman, Chicago

Olivier Awards - 1998 - Best Actress in a Musical

Maria Friedman, Lady In The Dark


winner
Olivier Awards - 1997 - Best Actress in a Musical

Maria Friedman, Passion


winner
Olivier Awards - 1995 - Best Entertainment

Maria Friedman

Olivier Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical

Maria Friedman, Sunday In The Park With George

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Video: Learn About the History of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG

Learn about the history of Merrily We Roll Along! Learn more about the show, currently playing on Broadway, and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Cast Performs 'Old Friends' on THE LATE SHOW

Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, and Daniel Radcliffe performed 'Old Friends' from Merrily We Roll Along on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert last night. Check out the video here!
MY FAVORITE THINGS: THE RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN 80TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT Will Air on Sky Arts in the UK

The star-studded My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert will be broadcast on Sky Arts on Sunday, 26 May 2024 at 6 p.m.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Trio to Perform on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT Tonight

Tune in tonight to see Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, and Daniel Radcliffe perform from Merrily We Roll Along on The Late Show! On Monday, May 20, the Tony-nominated performers will be singing from the musical on Stephen Colbert's late-night show. The program airs at 11:35/10:35c on CBS and Paramount+.
Broadway Buying Guide: May 20, 2024- Broadway Classics Top the Week

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, May 20, 2024.
Sarah Paulson, HELL'S KITCHEN & More Win 2024 Drama League Awards - See the Full List

The best of Broadway gathers to celebrate the 90th Annual Drama League Awards. BroadwayWorld we be bringing you live updates from inside the ceremony. Check back to find out who takes home the top prizes!
Unpack the Tony Awards History of the 2024 Nominated Revivals

The results of this season's Tony races are still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been through awards season before. How did they fare? The past may not always be the best indicator of the future, but accolades of years past provide interesting insight nonetheless. Check out a complete list of who was nominated, in what categories, and most importantly... if they won!
Video: Watch Jonathan Groff Sing 'Growing Up' in MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG

Merrily We Roll Along is one of the most celebrated shows of the season, and its star Jonathan Groff is one of the reasons. Watch as he sings 'Growing Up' in this new music video!
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG And STEREOPHONIC Lead LGBTQ Critics' Dorian Theater Award Nominations

GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics' 39 theater wing members named their favorites in New York theater for the second annual Dorian Theater Awards, this time toasting the best in Broadway and Off-Broadway for the 2023-2024 season.
First Standings Announced For the 21st Annual Theatre Fans' Choice Awards; THE GREATS GATSBY Leads Best Musical

The first standings have been announced for the 21st Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards, honoring and celebrating the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
Broadway Buying Guide: May 13, 2024- See Robert Downey Jr. in His Debut

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, May 13, 2024.
Photos: Prospect Theater Company Presents THE HELLO GIRLS

Prospect Theater Company have released photos from their special sold out concerts of their hit musical The Hello Girls, per-formed in the Terrace Theater at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (2700 F Street, NW) in Washington, DC.
Photos: See Rachel Zegler, Julianne Hough & More at ILLINOISE Gala Celebration

Illinoise is now a four-time Tony nominated musical, and while it officially opened last month, the production waited until Tuesday night to celebrate at the St. James Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos  from the star-studded arrivals here.
Finalists Revealed For The 2024 Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year

The Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year competition – affectionately known as SSSSPOTY – was inaugurated in 2007, and in 2024 returns for its 16th year.
Watch: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Releases 'Opening Doors' Music Video

Watch the music video for Opening Doors from Merrily We Roll Along.
Jeremy Blocker Joins Audible as Head of Live Creative Producing

Jeremy Blocker joins Audible Theater, marking a significant addition to the team. Discover more about this major development in the theater industry.
Broadway Buying Guide: May 6, 2024- See the Tony-Nominated Shows of 2024

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, May 6, 2024.
Photos: Behind the Scenes with the 2024 Tony Nominees

The nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York on Thursday to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out behind the scenes photos of the 2024 nominees below and check out even more of the acting nominees and creative nominees.
Photos: Meet the 2024 Creative Tony Nominees

The nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York yesterday to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out photos of the 2024 creative nominees here.
Breaking Down the 2024 Tony Awards Nominations

Still thinking about the Tony nominations? Us too! Check out some takeaways from yesterday's big announcement.

Maria Friedman FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Maria Friedman been in?

Maria Friedman has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Maria Friedman been in?

Maria Friedman has appeared on London's West End in 13 shows.

What was Maria Friedman's first West End show?

Maria Friedman's first West End show was Oklahoma! which opened in 1980

What awards has Maria Friedman been nominated for?

Maria Friedman has been nominated for several awards throughout her career, including Outstanding Direction of a Musical at the Drama League Awards and Drama Desk Awards for "Merrily We Roll Along," Best Director at the Olivier Awards for the same production, Performance at the Theatre World Awards for "The Woman in White," Best Actress in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for "The Woman In White," "Ragtime," "Chicago," "Lady In The Dark," and "Passion," Best Entertainment at the Olivier Awards, and Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for "Sunday In The Park With George."

What awards has Maria Friedman won?

Maria Friedman has won several awards for her performances, including a Theatre World Award for "The Woman in White," Olivier Awards for Best Actress in a Musical for "Ragtime" and "Passion," and a Best Entertainment Olivier Award.

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