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BIO

Broadway: Nine (Tony Award® Best Revival), Macbeth, Electra, Chronicle of a Death Foretold, MuleBone, and A Streetcar Named Desire. Off Broadway: The Rolling Stone (LCT), The Lucky Ones (Ars Nova; Lortel nom., Best Featured Actress in a Musical), School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play (MCC; Special Drama Desk Award, Best Ensemble), Familiar (Playwrights Horizons; Lortel and OCC nominations for Best Featured Actress in a Play). Regional: School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play (CTG; LA Drama Critics’ Circle Best Ensemble – nomination) Where Storms Are Born (Williamstown Theatre Festival, world premiere), Our Town (Long Wharf), Mary (Goodman), The Old Settler (McCarter, Long Wharf, world premieres). National Tour: Wicked (first African American Madame Morrible). International: The Winter’s Tale, Pericles (member Royal Shakespeare Company). TV: Upcoming: “Cortex,” “The Hunt,” Previous: “Atlanta,” “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” “Girls,” “Madam Secretary,” “Elementary,” “Instinct.” Film: Ben is Back, The Big Sick, Catfight, Bushwick, Madeline’s Madeline. WEB: “Best Thing You’ll Ever Do” (Indie Web nom., best supporting actress). Ms. Taylor is a Fox Fellow.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Gran Georgeanna

[Off-Broadway]
American Premiere at Lincoln Center, 2019
Mama

[Off-Broadway]
MCC Off-Broadway Return Engagement, 2018
Headmistress Francis

[Off-Broadway]
Ars Nova Original Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
MCC World Premiere Production, 2017
Headmistress Francis

[Williamstown, MA (Regional)]
Original Production at Williamstown Theatre Festival, 2017
Bethea

[Off-Broadway]
Primary Stages and Ensemble Studio Theatre Off-Broadway Production, 2015
Performer

[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 2012
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2010
Performer

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

Performer [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Pearl

[Off-Broadway]
2006
Widow/Lady of the Court

[Off-Broadway]
2004
Dr.Khdair/ Grandma/ Inmate #1/ Caseworker/ Ensemble

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2003
Saraghina

[Off-Broadway]
2001
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2000
Witch

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1998
Chorus

[Off-Broadway]
1997
Irene/Farmer 2/Miss Fowler

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1995
Victoria

[Off-Broadway]
1993
Tee

[Off-Broadway]
1991
Maya Deboats

[Off-Broadway]
1986
Performer


Movies

Crossing Delancey
[ 1988 ] Friend in Sauna
The Paper
[ 1994 ] Mother
Everyone Says I Love You
[ 1996 ] Hospital Dancer
Better Living
[ 1998 ] Waitress
Music of the Heart
[ 1999 ] Beverly
Unfaithful
[ 2002 ] Gloria
Changing Lanes
[ 2002 ] Judge Frances Abarbanel
Brooklyn Lobster
[ 2005 ] Beth
Before the Devil Knows You're Dead
[ 2007 ] Grader
The Understudy
[ 2008 ] Lara
The Private Lives of Pippa Lee
[ 2009 ] Night Nurse
Silver Tongues
[ 2011 ] Matron
She's Lost Control
[ 2014 ] Detective Zeleke
Catfight
[ 2016 ] Donna
Custody
[ 2016 ] Mrs. Chaney
Bushwick
[ 2017 ] Ma
The Big Sick
[ 2017 ] Nurse Judy
Unsane
[ 2018 ] Counselor
Madeline's Madeline
[ 2018 ] Kaila
Ben Is Back
[ 2018 ] Sally
See You Yesterday
[ 2019 ] Gloria
Swallow
[ 2019 ] Nurse
Before/During/After
[ 2020 ] Therapist #3
The Good Nurse
[ 2022 ] Vivian Neal

TV Shows

Atlanta
Gloria Marks
Deadline
Myra
Law & Order
Lillie Sands, Donna, Jane Monroe
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Nurse Kennedy, Amanda Juno
Agent Stoker
[ 2022-2024 ] Miri LaVeau
Blue Bloods
[ 2010-2024 ] Hospital Administrator

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Myra Lucretia Taylor, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Ensemble Award

Myra Lucretia TaylorSchool Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play

The Lortels - 2018 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Myra Lucretia Taylor, The Lucky Ones

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Myra Lucretia TaylorFamiliar

The Lortels - 2016 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Myra Lucretia TaylorFamiliar

Videos

News


Photos: City Center Encores! URINETOWN Final Curtain Call
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 19, 2025

Urinetown played its final performance this week as part of The New York City Center Encores! season. See photos from the production's final curtain call here! 
Video: Rainn Wilson Sings 'Don't Be the Bunny' in URINETOWN at New York City Center
by Joshua Wright - Feb 13, 2025

Watch Rainn Wilson (as Caldwell B. Cladwell), best known by audiences as Dwight Schrute from The Office, perform 'Don't Be The Bunny' from New York City Center's Encores production of URINETOWN. The production is now on stage through February 16th, 2025.
Video: New Clips from URINETOWN with Keala Settle, Rainn Wilson and More
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 7, 2025

What is Urinetown? Urinetown is now! Check out more scenes from Urinetown at New York City Center Encores!, including 'Mr. Cladwell,' 'Follow Your Heart,' and 'Privelege to Pee' in this video and see why Urinetown is making waves.
Photos: Inside Rehearsals for URINETOWN at Encores!
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 7, 2025

Performances are now underway for Encores! City Center's production of Urinetown, featuring Jordan Fisher, Keala Settle, Rainn Wilson, and more. Check out photos from inside rehearsals here.
Review Roundup: URINETOWN Opens at New York City Center Encores!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 6, 2025

The New York City Center Encores! season kicks off with Urinetown, which stars Jordan Fisher, Keala Settle, Rainn Wilson and more. Check out what the critics are saying about the production here.
Photos: URINETOWN Starring Jordan Fisher, Rainn Wilson, And More Opens At City Center
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2025

Get a first look at Encores! City Center's production of Urinetown! Check out new production photos featuring Jordan Fisher (Bobby Strong), Keala Settle (Penelope Pennywise), Rainn Wilson (Caldwell B. Cladwell), and more. 
Video: URINETOWN Takes the Stage At City Center
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2025

Get a first look at Encores! City Center's production of Urinetown, featuring Jordan Fisher (Bobby Strong), Keala Settle (Penelope Pennywise), Rainn Wilson (Caldwell B. Cladwell), and more. The video features highlights from the starry production, opening tonight and running through February 16.
Video: Watch Jordan Fisher Sing 'Run, Freedom, Run!' in URINETOWN at Encores!
by Michael Major - Feb 5, 2025

Watch a first look at Encores! City Center's production of Urinetown, featuring Jordan Fisher, Keala Settle, Rainn Wilson, and more. The video features Fisher singing 'Run, Freedom, Run,' along with a montage of the cast in action.
Video: In Rehearsals for URINETOWN at Encores!
by Joey Mervis - Jan 29, 2025

Watch in this video as we take you inside rehearsals with the cast and creative team of Urinetown at Encores! as they give a special sneak peek of 'Follow Your Heart' and 'Privilege to Pee.' 
Videos: Watch Keala Settle, Jordan Fisher & More Sing From URINETOWN
by Michael Major - Jan 28, 2025

Step inside the rehearsal room for Urinetown at New York City Center with Keala Settle, Jordan Fisher, Stephanie Styles, Kevin Cahoon, and more! Watch videos of the cast performing 'It's a Privilege to Pee' and 'Follow Your Heart.'
Photo: URINETOWN Begins Rehearsals at NEW YORK CITY CENTER Encores!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2025

Rehearsals began today for NEW YORK CITY CENTER Encores! Urinetown. Learn more about the upcoming show and see a photo of the company in rehearsals here!
Greg Hildreth to Replace Taran Killam as Officer Lockstock in URINETOWN; Christopher Fitzgerald Joins
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025

New York City Center has revealed that Greg Hildreth will be replacing Taran Killam in the role of Officer Lockstock in the Encores! production of Urinetown. Learn more about the production and see additional casting updates.
Rainn Wilson, Kevin Cahoon, & More Complete URINETOWN Cast at Encores!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2024

NEW YORK CITY CENTER has revealed the complete cast for Encores! Urinetown, playing this February. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets to the production.
The Actors Center To Launch New Mentorship Program for Emerging Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2024

The Actors Center will launch a new Mentorship Program for Emerging Artists, scheduled to begin in October 2024. Learn more about the program.
Patrick Page, Reeve Carney, Santino Fontana & More to Lead Red Bull Theater's 20th Anniversary Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2024

RED BULL THEATER has revealed details for the upcoming 20th Anniversary Festival, an all-star series of workshops and readings of Shakespeare, his contemporaries, & more. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets.
John Douglas Thompson and Sarin Monae West Join THE REVENGE at Red Bull Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2024

RED BULL THEATER has revealed the updated cast for the next offering of the new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: The Revenge by Edward Young, directed by Nathan Winkelstein.
Alexandra Silber, Christian Coulson & More to Star in THE REVENGE at Red Bull Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2023

RED BULL THEATER has revealed the cast for the next offering of the new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: The Revenge by Edward Young, directed by Nathan Winkelstein.
Laura Benanti, Charlie Day, Kathryn Hahn & More to Join 2024 Williamstown Theatre Festival Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 14, 2023

Get all the details on the star-studded 2024 WTF Gala, featuring Laura Benanti, Charlie Day, Kathryn Hahn, and more. Mark your calendars for this unforgettable event showcasing an incredible lineup of talent.
Red Bull Theater 20th Anniversary To Feature Audra McDonald, Patrick Page, Santino Fontana, Reeve Carney, and More
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2023

RED BULL THEATER has announced details of its plans for 2024, celebrating its 20th Anniversary. Highlights include the rolling world premiere of Medea: Re-Versed opening Off-Broadway; a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings with an all-star line-up (offered both in-person and online); and an all-new season of the popular Red Bull Theater Podcasts (formerly known as RemarkaBULL Podversations), intimate behind the scenes conversations with great artists.
David Yazbek, ANOTHER OPENING, ANOTHER DEBUT!, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - May 13, 2023

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Myra Lucretia Taylor been in?

Myra Lucretia Taylor has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Myra Lucretia Taylor been in?

Myra Lucretia Taylor has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Myra Lucretia Taylor been nominated for?

Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Ensemble Award (Drama Desk Awards) for School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (The Lortels) for The Lucky Ones, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Familiar and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (The Lortels) for Familiar.

What awards has Myra Lucretia Taylor won?

Myra Lucretia Taylor won the Ensemble Award at the Drama Desk Awards for her work in School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play.

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