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Melissa Errico

Birth Place: New York, USA

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BIO

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

[Off-Broadway]
Irish Rep Off-Broadway Revival, 2018
Melinda Welles

Daisy Gamble

[Off-Broadway]
Irish Repertory Company Off-Broadway Revival, 2016
Sharon

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival, 2016
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Production, 2013
Clara

[Broadway]
Return Engagement [Broadway], 2009
Betty Haynes

[Regional (US)]
Regional Concert, 2005
Guenevere

[Broadway]
Stephen Sondheim Tribute Benefit, 2005
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2004
Mina Murray

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2004
Sharon McLonergan

[Off-Broadway]
2004
Sharon McLonergan

[Off-Broadway]
2003
Mother

[New York]
Workshop, 2003
Performer

[Williamstown, MA (Regional)]
Williamstown Theatre Festival Production, 2003
Polly Peachum

[New York]
New York Concert, 2003
Sharon McLonergan

[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2002
Musical Interludes performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Isabelle

[Regional (US)]
Sondheim Festival Production, 2002
Dot (Act One)

Marie (Act Two)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
Tracy Samantha Lord

[Off-Broadway]
1997
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1996
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1996
Venus

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1996
Venus

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1995
Princess Maria

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1993
Eliza Doolittle

[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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News


Faith Prince, Joe Iconis, And More Headline 92NY's Professional Cabaret Classes

The 92nd Street Y has announced an expanded focus on professional courses for those interested in the art of Cabaret and concert performance.
Interview: Melissa Errico Offers a Different Kind of Holiday Show at 54 Below

Melissa Errico invents a brand new type of holiday show celebrating the oft-overlooked week between Christmas and New Years with ’TWAS THE NIGHT AFTER CHRISTMAS from 12/26 to 12/30 at 54 Below. Read a conversation with Errico about the upcoming show.
Feature: Celebrate the Holidays With 7 Cabaret Shows in NYC

Need a holiday pick-me-up? Looking for something fun to do with family in town? Look no further than these 7 cabaret shows in NYC - all with tickets still available. From Melissa Errico to jazz and original holiday songs, this list has it all!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Cabaret Awards

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Nick Fradiani, Abby Mueller, & More Set For TAYLOR SWIFT BY THE BOOK: IN CONCERT At Green Room 42

The Green Room 42 will present TAYLOR SWIFT BY THE BOOK: IN CONCERT this December, celebrating the release of Taylor Swift By The Book: The Literature Behind The Lyrics, From Fairy Tales to Tortured Poets by Rachel Feder and Tiffany Tatreau.
See Lorna Luft & Andrea McArdle and More at 54 Below in December

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Lorna Luft and Andrea McCardle and more.
A NIGHT OF JAZZ Comes to The Green Room 42

A Night of Jazz will be held this February at The Green Room 42! Produced by Katie Trumbull with Music Direction by Michael Cuschieri. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets to attend here!
WOMEN OF THE WINGS Volume 7 Comes to The Green Room 42

Produced and directed by Megan Minutillo, 'Women of The Wings: A Celebration of Female Musical Theatre Writers' is the premiere concert series that not only celebrates the work of female musical theatre writers.
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 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 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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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

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

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.

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?

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical from The Lortels for One Touch of Venus.

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