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Melissa Errico is an American actress, singer, recording artist and writer. She is known for her Broadway musical roles such as Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady, and Kurt Weill's One Touch of Venus, as well as her recordings of musical theater classics, including albums of songs by Stephen Sondheim and Michel Legrand. In recent years she has also become a contributing writer to The New York Times.

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STAGE CREDITS

On a Clear Day You Can See Forever On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
[Off-Broadway]
Irish Rep Off-Broadway Revival, 2018
Melinda Welles
Daisy Gamble
Finian's Rainbow Finian's Rainbow
[Off-Broadway]
Irish Repertory Company Off-Broadway Revival, 2016
Sharon
Do I Hear a Waltz? Do I Hear a Waltz?
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival, 2016
Performer
Passion Passion
[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Production, 2013
Clara
Irving Berlin's White Christmas Irving Berlin's White Christmas
[Broadway]
Return Engagement [Broadway], 2009
Betty Haynes
Camelot
[Regional (US)]
Regional Concert, 2005
Guenevere
Children And Art
[Broadway]
Stephen Sondheim Tribute Benefit, 2005
Performer
Dracula Dracula
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2004
Mina Murray
Finian's Rainbow
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2004
Sharon McLonergan
Finian's Rainbow
[Off-Broadway]
2004
Sharon McLonergan
Aunt Dan and Lemon
[Off-Broadway]
2003
Mother
Dracula
[New York]
Workshop, 2003
Performer
The Threepenny Opera
[Williamstown, MA (Regional)]
Williamstown Theatre Festival Production, 2003
Polly Peachum
Finian's Rainbow
[New York]
New York Concert, 2003
Sharon McLonergan
Short Talks on the Universe
[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2002
Musical Interludes performer
Amour
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Isabelle
Sunday in the Park with George
[Regional (US)]
Sondheim Festival Production, 2002
Dot (Act One)
Marie (Act Two)
High Society
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
Tracy Samantha Lord
Major Barbara
[Off-Broadway]
1997
Performer
The Importance of Being Earnest
[Off-Broadway]
1996
Performer
One Touch of Venus
[Off-Broadway]
1996
Venus
One Touch of Venus
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1996
Venus
Call Me Madam
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1995
Princess Maria
My Fair Lady
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1993
Eliza Doolittle
Anna Karenina
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1992
Performer
Princess Kitty Scherbatsky
Anna Karenina (Understudy)

Movies

Loose Women
[ 1997 ] Gail
Bury the Evidence
[ 1998 ] The Wife
Picture This
[ 1999 ] Eve Weidegger
Frequency
[ 2000 ] Samantha Thom
Mockingbird Don't Sing
[ 2001 ] Sandra Tannen
Life or Something Like It
[ 2002 ] Andrea
Loverboy
[ 2005 ] Miss Silken
On the Rocks
[ 2020 ] Music Teacher
The Magnificent Meyersons
[ 2021 ] Ilaria Meyerson

TV Shows

C.P.W.
Alex Bartoli

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Melissa Errico, Passion

Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Melissa ErricoCandida

Helen Hayes Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical

Melissa ErricoSunday in the Park With George

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Melissa Errico , Amour

Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Melissa Errico, Amour

Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Actress - Musical

Melissa Errico, High Society

Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Actress - Musical

Melissa Errico, High Society

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Actress - Musical

Melissa Errico, High Society

Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play

Melissa Errico, The Importance of Being Earnest


winner
The Lortels - 1996 - Outstanding Lead Actress (Musical)

Melissa Errico, One Touch of Venus

Helen Hayes Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production

Melissa ErricoMy Fair Lady

Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Actress - Musical

Melissa Errico, My Fair Lady

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Photos: Max Von Essen Joins The New York Pops for Concert at Carnegie Hall Photo
Photos: Max Von Essen Joins The New York Pops for Concert at Carnegie Hall

Tony Award nominee Max von Essen joined The New York Pops, led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, for an all-new program at Carnegie Hall and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the performance. Check out the photos here!
Sutton Foster, Joshua Bell, Chris Distefano, and More On Sale At Staller Center For Photo
Sutton Foster, Joshua Bell, Chris Distefano, and More On Sale At Staller Center For The Arts

Explore the new season lineup at Staller Center for the Arts, featuring a diverse array of performances and events. Discover what's in store and plan your visit to this cultural hub.
54 Below Celebrates The Holiday Season With Storm Large, Joe Iconis, Norm Lewis, and Photo
54 Below Celebrates The Holiday Season With Storm Large, Joe Iconis, Norm Lewis, and More

54 Below will celebrate the happiest time of the year with a lineup of performances by Longlegs star Alicia Witt, award winning Nicole Henry, Tony® nominee Melissa Errico, and more.
Chronicles of a Girl Singer, Part 2: DARK AND LIGHT Photo
Chronicles of a Girl Singer, Part 2: DARK AND LIGHT

Errico writes about the summits and shoals of a performer’s life as she embarks on her ongoing “Sondheim in The City” tour. In this entry, she takes on a completely different assignment—an evening of film noir music, in the City of Angels itself.
Melissa Errico & John Cariani Complete the Cast of MARRY ME A LITTLE Benefit at Keen Photo
Melissa Errico & John Cariani Complete the Cast of MARRY ME A LITTLE Benefit at Keen Company

KEEN COMPANY has revealed the complete cast for their starry, one-night-only benefit concert of Stephen Sondheim’s Marry Me a Little which will take place at Peter Norton Symphony Space. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Chronicles of a Girl Singer: Sondheim On The Road Photo
Chronicles of a Girl Singer: Sondheim On The Road

Following up on her standout “Girl Singer” essay in the New York Times (part of her series “Scenes From an Acting Life”) Melissa muses for BWW. She hits the stage in Vegas on November 9th with SONDHEIM IN THE CITY
HOLIDAY REGARDS: A REVUE TO CELEBRATE Set for Winter Rhythms 2024 Series at Urban Sta Photo
HOLIDAY REGARDS: A REVUE TO CELEBRATE Set for Winter Rhythms 2024 Series at Urban Stages

Winter Rhythms will present Holiday Regards: A Revue to Celebrate! as part of its “2024 Winter Rhythms” series, the award-winning music festival at Urban Stages Theater, on Saturday, December 7 at 3:00pm and Sunday, December 8 at 7:00pm.
Photos: NYC's 2024 Cabaret Convention Ends Strong with EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN Photo
Photos: NYC's 2024 Cabaret Convention Ends Strong with EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN

On Thursday, October 24, 2024, the Mabel Mercer Foundation proudly presented the final night of the 35th annual New York Cabaret Convention, held at Jazz at Lincoln Center. The three-night 2024 Cabaret Convention closed on a high note with Everything Old Is New Again, featuring classic songs, old and new. See photos from the night.
Staller Center For The Arts New Season To Feature Sutton Foster, Joshua Bell, Chris D Photo
Staller Center For The Arts New Season To Feature Sutton Foster, Joshua Bell, Chris Distefano, & More

Discover the upcoming season at Staller Center for the Arts, featuring a diverse lineup of performances and events. Explore what's in store for audiences at this renowned cultural venue.
Concord Theatricals Acquires Licensing Rights For James Graham Titles Photo
Concord Theatricals Acquires Licensing Rights For James Graham Titles

Concord Theatricals announced the acquisition of licensing rights for several plays by James Graham, including INK, THIS HOUSE, LABOUR OF LOVE, A HISTORY OF FALLING THINGS, and QUIZ.
Review: EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN Revives Classics at Jazz at Lincoln Center Photo
Review: EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN Revives Classics at Jazz at Lincoln Center

The Cabaret Convention's three multi-performer shows are done for this year. Concluding our recaps, here's the word on what we heard during the third night: EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, presented on October 24th. So many songs, so many singers, jammed into three nights, is the cornucopia of the Cabaret Convention concerts.
Photos: Backstage At The Conclusion of The Cabaret Convention Photo
Photos: Backstage At The Conclusion of The Cabaret Convention

The Cabaret Convention concludes with 'Everything Old IS New Again' hosted by KT Sullivan. Go backstage with some of the evening's performers with an inside look. The Cabaret Convention is presented by the Mabel Mercer Foundation.
Sue Matsuki and Gregory Toroian Celebrate 30 Years Of Collaboration in RESERVATIONS F Photo
Sue Matsuki and Gregory Toroian Celebrate 30 Years Of Collaboration in RESERVATIONS FOR TWO at Don't Tell Mama

Award-winning musical duo Sue Matsuki and Gregory Toroian are coming home to Mama's! Bistro and MAC Award-winning team Matsuki and Toroian celebrate 30 years of musical collaboration in Reservations for Two.
Exclusive: Karen Mason Mashes Up Kander and Ebb Classics On KAREN MASON AND ALL THAT Photo
Exclusive: Karen Mason Mashes Up Kander and Ebb Classics On KAREN MASON AND ALL THAT JAZZ!

Karen Mason debuts a track from her upcoming Kander & Ebb album, featuring rare songs. Discover the latest addition to her celebrated discography, exclusively on BroadwayWorld.
Karen Mason Celebrates Kander & Ebb With New Album KAREN MASON AND ALL THAT JAZZ! Photo
Karen Mason Celebrates Kander & Ebb With New Album KAREN MASON AND ALL THAT JAZZ!

Karen Mason has announced a new album, KAREN MASON AND ALL THAT JAZZ, celebrating the works of Kander & Ebb.
Melissa Errico To Return To 54 Below With A Tribute To Sondheim Photo
Melissa Errico To Return To 54 Below With A Tribute To Sondheim

Tony nominee Melissa Errico will perform a tribute to Stephen Sondheim at 54 Below, featuring songs from his iconic musicals. Learn more about the performances and see how to purchase tickets.
Melissa Errico Returns to 54 Below with a Tribute to Sondheim Photo
Melissa Errico Returns to 54 Below with a Tribute to Sondheim

54 Below will welcome back Broadway and cabaret star Melissa Errico on June 20 & 21 at 7pm.
Melissa Errico Will Perform SONDHEIM IN THE CITY at Cadogan Hall Next Year Photo
Melissa Errico Will Perform SONDHEIM IN THE CITY at Cadogan Hall Next Year

Tony Award-nominated Broadway performer, recording artist and author Melissa Errico will bring SONDHEIM IN THE CITY – IN CONCERT to London in 2025, playing for one night only at Cadogan Hall on Saturday 12 July.
Alexis Michelle To Star In TASTY TREATS At Joe's Pub Photo
Alexis Michelle To Star In TASTY TREATS At Joe's Pub

Alexis Michelle brings her cabaret show TASTY TREATS to Joe's Pub, featuring a mix of music and storytelling. The performance promises an entertaining evening for audiences on October 10, 2024.
Reeve Carney to Perform THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW as One Man Concert At The Green Photo
Reeve Carney to Perform THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW as One Man Concert At The Green Room 42

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present a special evening with Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and actor Reeve Carney, in a one-man concert version of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'. Learn how to purchase tickets.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Melissa Errico been in?

Melissa Errico has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.

How many West End shows has Melissa Errico been in?

Melissa Errico has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Melissa Errico been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Passion, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Candida, Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Sunday in the Park With George, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Amour , Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Amour, Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for High Society, Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for High Society, Best Actress - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for High Society , Outstanding Featured Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Importance of Being Earnest, Outstanding Lead Actress (Musical) (The Lortels) for One Touch of Venus, Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for My Fair Lady and Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for My Fair Lady.

What awards has Melissa Errico won?

Melissa Errico won the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical award at The Lortels for her performance in One Touch of Venus.

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