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BIO

Broadway: Big Edie in Grey Gardens (Tony Award), Fraulein Schneider in Cabaret (Tony nomination). Off-Broadway: Diana Vreeland in and co-writer of Full Gallop, Queen Elizabeth I in Bard of Avon. Television: Louie?s mother on "Louie CK," "Nurse Jackie."

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Broadway Revival, 2015
Letitia Primrose

[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theater LCT3 Production, 2012
Vera

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2009
Performer [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2006
Edith Bouvier Beale

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2006
Edith Bouvier Beale

[New York]
Reading, 2005
Edith Bouvier Beale

[Off-Broadway]
2003
Queen Elizabeth

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2001
Mrs. Morehead

[New York]
Reading, 1999
Other Roles

[Off-Broadway]
1998
Henny

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1998
Fraulein Schneider

[Off-Broadway]
1996
Diana Vreeland

[Off-Broadway]
1995
Diana Vreeland

[Off-Broadway]
1992
Ursula

[Off-Broadway]
1989
Witch #1/Gentlewoman

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1985
Mickey

[Off-Broadway]
1983
Nanny/Woman in the Park/Principal [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1982
Red Queen

[Off-Broadway]
1981
Sister Mary Ignatius/ Sarah Siddons [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1981
Lenya Zubritsky

[Broadway]
1980
Elizabeth Imbrie

[Broadway]
1977
Miss Prism

[Broadway]
1975
Kitty Dean

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1974
Tessie Tura

Rose (Standby)

[Broadway]
1973
Nancy Blake

[Off-Broadway]
1970
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1970
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1968
Linda (A Great Career)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1968
Marge MacDougall [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1968
Performer [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1968
Bernice

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1965
Comrade Ada

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1963
Sue Ann

Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1962
Performer

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 1960
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1958
Columbine

Writing

Playwright
Playwright

Movies

Klute
[ 1971 ] Producer in Adv. Agency
Going Home
[ 1971 ] Real Estate Lady
Up the Sandbox
[ 1972 ] Betty
Hail
[ 1972 ] The People
King of the Gypsies
[ 1978 ] Ivy
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
[ 1982 ] Modene
Zelig
[ 1983 ] Sister Ruth
Teachers
[ 1984 ] Teacher
The Money Pit
[ 1986 ] Benny's Mom
Cheap Shots
[ 1988 ] Dotty
Pet Sematary
[ 1989 ] Dory Goldman
She-Devil
[ 1989 ] Mrs. Trumper
Everybody Wins
[ 1990 ] Jean
Green Card
[ 1990 ] Mrs. Sheehan
The Adventures of Huck Finn
[ 1993 ] Miss Watson
Mr. Wonderful
[ 1993 ] Muriel Manners
Stepmom
[ 1998 ] Mrs. Franklin
24 Nights
[ 1999 ] Lillian
Searching for Paradise
[ 2002 ] Evelyn Greenslate
Nebraska
[ 2013 ] Aunt Martha
The Humbling
[ 2014 ] Mrs. Rutledge
Ocean's Eight
[ 2018 ] Marlene

TV Shows

All My Children
Millicent Greenlee
Mozart in the Jungle
Bunny
One Day at a Time
Ginny Wrobliki
Orange Is the New Black
Millie

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Mary Louise Wilson, On the Twentieth Century


winner
- 2012 - Legend of Off Broadway Award

Mary Louise Wilson

Drama League Awards - 2012 - Distinguished Performance Award

Mary Louise Wilson, 4 Miles


winner
Obie Awards - 2012 - Performance

Mary Louise Wilson, 4 Miles


winner
Obie Awards - 2012 - Performance

Mary Louise Wilson, 4 Miles


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2007 - Best Featured Actress in a Musical

Mary Louise Wilson, Grey Gardens


winner
Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Mary Louise Wilson, Grey Gardens

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Mary Louise Wilson, Grey Gardens

The Lortels - 2006 - Outstanding Featured Actress

Mary Louise Wilson, Grey Gardens


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play

Mary Louise Wilson, The Beard of Avon

Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Mary Louise Wilson, Cabaret


winner
Obie Awards - 1996 - Performance

Mary Louise Wilson, Full Gallop

News


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!
How Often Are Musicals Based on Documentaries?

This time, the reader question was: Is How To Dance in Ohio the only musical based on a documentary?
Photos: First Look at Big Noise Theatre's GREY GARDENS, Now Playing Through Late January

Check out photos of Big Noise Theatre's Grey Gardens! Learn how to purchase tickets!
GREY GARDENS to Open at Big Noise Theatre Next Week

Big Noise Theatre is opening their 2024 season with GREY GARDENS: THE MUSICAL (book by Doug Wright, music by Scott Frankel, and lyrics by Michael Korie) next week in Des Plaines, IL., right outside of Chicago. Get all the production information here!
What Are The Smallest Parts to Win Tony Awards?

While the large majority of those who have won Tony Awards for performances on Broadway have put in significant stage time in their roles, there are a few notable exceptions. Who are the artists who impressed Tony voters so much that they won their trophies, even with relatively minimal stage time?
Jerry Torre's THE MARBLE FAUN OF GREY GARDENS Film Adaptation in the Works

A film adaptation of Jerry Torre and Tony Maietta's The Marble Faun of Grey Gardens memoir is in the works. Torre was named 'The Marble Faun' by Edith Ewing Bouvier Beale and her daughter Edith Bouvier Beale, mostly known as Big Edie and Little Edie through the iconic 1975 documentary, Grey Gardens.
Video: Celebrate 45 Years of ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY

45 years ago, on February 19, 1978, On the Twentieth Century opened on Broadway at the St. James Theatre. Watch videos of the original and revival casts!
SISTER MARY IGNATIUS EXPLAINS IT ALL FOR YOU Comes to the Hollywood Fringe Festival

Mmmkay Productions has announced a Hollywood Fringe Festival production of Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All for You, written by Christopher Durang and directed by Jeramiah Peay. The cast will feature (in alphabetical order) Shayna Gabrielle, Lea Madda, Michael Mullen, Will Potter, Chris Ramirez, and Liam Risinger.
The Boston Theater Critics Association Announces The 39th Elliot Norton Award Winners

Awards were announced tonight for more than two dozen outstanding actors, directors, designers, ensembles and productions by the Boston Theater Critics Association at The 39th Elliot Norton Awards. 
39th Elliot Norton Awards Nominations Announced - See the Full List!

More than 60 nominations in over two dozen categories of outstanding actors, directors, designers, choreographers, musicians, and productions were announced today by the Boston Theater Critics Association (BTCA) for the 39th Elliot Norton Awards.
VIDEO: On This Day, March 15- Kristin Chenoweth Stars in ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY on Broadway

On this day in 2015, the classic musical On the Twentieth Century returned to Broadway!
Jennifer Ashley Tepper's THE UNTOLD STORIES OF BROADWAY, VOLUME 4 to be Released in March

Dress Circle Publishing has announced the release of THE UNTOLD STORIES OF BROADWAY, VOLUME 4, the latest in a series by historian and producer Jennifer Ashley Tepper. The book will be available on Tuesday, March 9 to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the 2020-2021 Broadway shutdown.
Theater Stories: Parties With Cher, Dolly Parton & Diana Ross, The Long-Running CABARET Revival, and More About Studio 54!

This week's Theater Stories features Studio 54! Learn about the star-studded parties during the venue's nightclub days, with artists artists including Dolly Parton, Diana Ross, Liza Minnelli, and more; the long-running revival of Cabaret starring Alan Cumming and more!
Broadway Rewind: ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Returns to Broadway with Kristin Chenoweth, Peter Gallagher, Andy Karl & More!

Today we rewind to 2015, when the first Broadway revival of On the Twentieth Century opened at the American Airlines Theatre, where it ran for 144 performances.
The Off Broadway Alliance Announces Dates For The 10th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards

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Cast and Crew Have Been Announced for Theo Ubique's GREY GARDENS

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Theo Ubique Returns to a Four-Production Season for Second Year in New Home

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HAMILTON Tour, JAGGED LITTLE PILL, And More Win 2019 Elliot Norton Awards

Awards were presented to more than two dozen outstanding actors, directors, designers, and ensembles tonight by The Boston Theater Critics Association (BTCA) at The 37th Annual Elliot Norton Awards ceremony, held at the Huntington Avenue Theatre.
Boston Theater Critics Association Announces The 37th Annual Elliot Norton Awards Nominations; Broadway-Bound JAGGED LITTLE PILL Leads With Six Noms

Two dozen nominations of outstanding actors, directors, designers and ensembles were announced today by The Boston Theater Critics Association (BTCA), with winners to be revealed at the 37th Annual Elliot Norton Awards on Monday, May 20, 2019 at 7 PM, at the Huntington Avenue Theatre.
11th Hour Theatre Company To Present Concert Of GREY GARDENS

11th Hour Theatre Company brings its consistently sold out concert series back home and as the series begins its 2018-2019 season it has grown. 11th Hour's Next Step Concert Series is now set to run over two weekends. They begin their season with a concert performance of Grey Gardens. Grey Gardens features Music by Scott Frankel, Lyrics by Michael Korie and a Book by Doug Wright. 11th Hour Theatre Company Associate Artistic Director and Co-Founder Steve Pacek directs.  Amanda Morton is the Music Director. Grey Gardens runs October 6-14. The official Media Opening is Sunday, October 7 at 2 p.m.  Tickets cost $36 (which includes a $4 service fee). $19 tickets are available online for Students and Industry. Tickets are available online at www.11thhourtheatrecompany.org or by phone 267-987-9865. All performances will take place at The Proscenium Theatre at The Drake, 302 South Hicks Street.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Mary Louise Wilson been in?

Mary Louise Wilson has appeared on Broadway in 17 shows.

How many West End shows has Mary Louise Wilson been in?

Mary Louise Wilson has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Mary Louise Wilson been nominated for?

Mary Louise Wilson has received several nominations and awards throughout her career. She was nominated for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for On the Twentieth Century. She also received the Legend of Off Broadway Award. Additionally, she earned the Distinguished Performance Award from the Drama League Awards for 4000 Miles, as well as multiple Obie Awards for Performance for the same show. Wilson was nominated for Best Featured Actress in a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Grey Gardens and received nominations for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards, also for Grey Gardens. She was recognized with Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards and Outstanding Featured Actress at The Lortels, both for Grey Gardens. Furthermore, she received the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play nomination at the Drama Desk Awards for The Beard of Avon, as well as a nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Cabaret. Lastly, she was nominated for Performance at the Obie Awards for Full Gallop.

What awards has Mary Louise Wilson won?

Mary Louise Wilson has won several prestigious awards, including the Legend of Off Broadway Award. She received an Obie Award for Performance for her role in 4000 Miles, as well as another Obie Award for Performance for the same production. Additionally, she won the Best Featured Actress in a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for her performance in Grey Gardens. She was also honored with the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for Grey Gardens. Furthermore, she received the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for her role in The Beard of Avon, and another Obie Award for Performance for Full Gallop.

How many shows has Mary Louise Wilson written?

Mary Louise Wilson has written 1 shows including Full Gallop (Playwright).

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