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Michele Pawk

Birth Place: Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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BIO

Broadway: Beautiful, Hairspray, Losing Louie, Mamma Mia!, Hollywood Arms (Tony Award), Chicago, Seussical, Cabaret (Drama Desk & Outer Critics’ Circle award nominations), Triumph of Love, Crazy for You (Drama Desk nomination), Mail. Off-Broadway: Heroes of the Fourth Turning (Lucille Lortel & Obie awards), A Small Fire (Drama Desk & Lucille Lortel nominations), Prayer for My Enemy, Picnic, Giant, The Paris Letter (Drama Desk nomination), Hello Again, Merrily We Roll Along and eight others. Michele is a proud faculty member at Wagner College

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons Off-Broadway World Premiere, 2019
Gina

[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Production, 2014
Lydia

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Production, 2012
Luz

[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons Production, 2011
Emily Bridges

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2006
Sheila Ellis

[New York]
Workshop, 2005
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2005
Katie Arlen/Lillian Sonnenberg

[Broadway]
Stephen Sondheim Tribute Benefit, 2005
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2004
Woman's Voice

[Off-Broadway]
2004
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Madame Morrible [Replacement]

[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 2003
Nellie

[Off-Broadway]
New York City Opera Production, 2003
Countess Charlotte Malcolm

[New York]
Workshop, 2002
Vienna

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Louise

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Velma Von Tussle [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Donna Sheridan [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2001
Mae

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Mayzie LaBird

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Edith Harnham

Edith Harnham

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1998
Fritzie (Kit Kat Girl)

Fraulein Kost

Performer

Fritzie

[New York]
Workshop, 1998
Sabina

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Hesione [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Matron "Mama" Morton [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1995
Jen [Replacement]

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 1995
Jen [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
York Theatre Company Production, 1994
Gussie

Gussie

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1993
The Actress

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1992
Irene Roth

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1988
Power Lady

Pitchperson

Kathy Sue Binger

Democratic Party Delegate

Candi Suwinski

Sandi (Standby)

Dana (Standby)

[Pittsburgh, PA (Regional)]
Regional Revival, 1986
Performer

[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 1987
Featured Ensemble

Productions

 
[Broadway, 2002] [Replacement]
Keyboards[Replacement]

Movies

The Girl in the Watermelon
[ 1994 ] Diane Mayerofsky
Jeffrey
[ 1995 ] Young Mother
Anastasia
[ 1997 ] Ensemble and Character Vocals
Cradle Will Rock
[ 1999 ] Blitzstein - Liberty Committee #2
My Love Affair with Marriage
[ 2022 ] Biology

TV Shows

Law & Order
Attorney Marks, Marjorie Weiler, Donna Marks
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Elise Clark, Shari Frost
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Gail Knight, Daisy Baker, Valentina Bilescu

Awards and Nominations


winner
Obie Awards - 2020 - Special Citation

Michele PawkHeroes of the Fourth Turning

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Michele Pawk, A Small Fire

The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Lead Actress

Michele Pawk, A Small Fire

Helen Hayes Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production

Michele PawkBounce


winner
Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Michele Pawk, Hollywood Arms


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1998 -

Michele Pawk, Cabaret

Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical

Michele Pawk, Cabaret

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Featured Actress - Musical

Michele Pawk, Cabaret

Drama Desk Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical

Michele Pawk, Crazy for You

Videos

News


Photos: Norm Lewis, Kate Baldwin & More Perform FOLLIES Concert at Carnegie Hall

See photos of Norm Lewis, Kate Baldwin and more performing Follies in concert at Carnegie Hall!
Flourish Performing Arts Accepting First Summer 2024 Program Applications

Flourish Performing Arts school opens in Upper Manhattan, offering classes from industry professionals and guest instructors.
Kate Baldwin, Beth Leavel, and More Join FOLLIES Concert at Carnegie Hall

The complete cast has now been announced for Transport Group's concert production of Follies. The sold-out event will play one night only—Thursday, June 20, at 8:00 p.m. at Carnegie Hall.
Wagner College Theatre Reveals 2024/25 Season

Wagner College Theatre has announced its 2024-25 season of storytelling! Check out the lineup here!
American Theater Group Gala Will Honor Tony Award-Winner Michele Pawk

American Theater Group (ATG) will honor Tony Award-winning actress Michele Pawk at its annual Gala Benefit on Sunday, June 2nd, at the Hamilton Stage in Rahway, NJ.
PLANO Comes To Wagner College Theatre Stage One

Playwright Will Arbery is an American playwright, screenwriter and TV writer, known for his plays Heroes of the Fourth Turning, Plano, and Evanston Salt Costs Climbing. Heroes of the Fourth Turning was a finalist for the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and will be presented in Wagner College Theatre's Stage One venue next May as part of the 2024-25 season.
SEUSSICAL Comes to Wagner College Theatre This Month

Equally beloved and fantastical, SEUSSICAL brings to life all of our favorite, colorful Dr. Seuss characters. The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton the Elephant and his discovery of the Whos.
Freestyle Love Supreme, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and John Lloyd Young Will Headline Transport Group Gala

Transport Group has announced performers for its 2024 gala will include Tony Award winners Freestyle Love Supreme, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and John Lloyd Young.  
Transport Group 2024 Gala Will Honor Jennifer Costello and Jan Svendsen Weiss This April

Transport Group has announced that its 2024 gala will honor Broadway producer Jennifer Costello and Activate4Good founder Jan Svendsen Weiss with its Transporting American Theatre Award on Tuesday, April 30, at The Edison Ballroom, 240 West 47 Street.
Meet the Cast of THE OUTSIDERS, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!

The Broadway premiere of The Outsiders, the new musical based on the novel by S.E. Hinton & Francis Ford Coppola’s film, begins previews tonight, Saturday, March 16. Meet the cast of The Outsiders here!
Video: WICKED's Mary Kate Morrisey, Allie Trimm and Jordan Litz Perform 'Ozcapella' Version of 'One Short Day'

 Wicked cast members Mary Kate Morrisey, Allie Trimm and Jordan Litz recently took to a stairwell in the Gershwin Theatre to perform an 'Ozcapella' version of 'One Short Day.' Check out the video here!
American Theater Group Hosts Reading of DES TRUCS This Month

American Theater Group will continue its free Monday night play readings on Jan 22nd with Des Trucs by JD Scalzo at Hamilton Stage in Rahway, NJ at 7pm.  This will be first public reading of the drama.
Video: Watch Norbert Leo Butz Sing 'Defying Gravity' at Home in New TikTok

Watch Norbert Leo Butz's rendition of Defying Gravity in a new TikTok!
Video: Watch WICKED's Alyssa Fox Perform 'The Wizard and I' at the Empire State Building

Watch Wicked's Alyssa Fox perform 'The Wizard and I' at the Empire State Building here!
Video: The Current Cast of WICKED Lights Up the Green Carpet for the 20th Anniversary Celebration

The company of Wicked truly couldn't be happier to be a part of the 20th anniversary cast- a fact they made clear on Monday night's green carpet. In this video, watch as we check in with the full Broadway company!
Photos: See New Images of the 20th Anniversary Cast of WICKED

See new production photos of the 20th anniversary cast of Wicked!
Photos: 2023 BC/EFA Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction Raises Record-Breaking $1,237,179

Broadway’s Happy Place, filled with theatrical treasures, encounters with stars and exclusive auction experiences, welcomed legions of theater lovers from near and far as the Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction returned Sunday, October 1, 2023. See photos from the event below!
2023 Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction- A Full Guide

It's just days until one of the most anticipated events of the season for theater lovers. The Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction is about to take over the Theatre District and we have all info you need to prepare yourself for the big day, including the autograph tables schedule, whats available for auction, and more!
Starry Lineup Set For the Broadway Flea Market Autograph Table and Photo Booth

The Autograph Table and Photo Booth will return this year to the Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction in New York City’s Theater District on Sunday, October 1, 2023. Find out which stars you can meet here!
October 30 Officially Declared National WICKED Day

October 30 will officially become National WICKED Day, in honor of the hit Broadway musical’s debut at the Gershwin Theatre on October 30, 2003.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Michele Pawk been in?

Michele Pawk has appeared on Broadway in 13 shows.

How many West End shows has Michele Pawk been in?

Michele Pawk has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Michele Pawk been nominated for?

Michele Pawk has received several nominations and awards throughout her career. She was nominated for a Special Citation at the Obie Awards for her performance in Heroes of the Fourth Turning. Additionally, she received nominations for Outstanding Actress in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for A Small Fire and for Outstanding Lead Actress at The Lortels for the same production. Pawk was also nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for Bounce. Her work in Hollywood Arms earned her a nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards. She received multiple nominations for her role in Cabaret, including Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards and Best Featured Actress - Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Lastly, she was nominated for Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Crazy for You.

What awards has Michele Pawk won?

Michele Pawk has received several prestigious awards throughout her career. She won a Special Citation from the Obie Awards for her performance in Heroes of the Fourth Turning. Additionally, she earned the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for Hollywood Arms. She also received a Drama Desk Award for her work in Cabaret.

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