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BIO

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STAGE CREDITS

[Los Angeles]
Reprise! Concert, 2007
Performer

[Regional (US)]
Goodspeed Revival, 2005
Madame Dubonnet

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Production, 2003
Ms. Greta Bell

[Regional (US)]
Regional Revival, 2003
Madame Dubonnet

[US Tour]
2nd National Tour, 1997
Roxie Hart [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Velma Kelly [Replacement]

Roxie Hart (Standby)

Velma Kelly (Standby)

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 1996
Performer

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1995
April (Understudy)

Kathy (Understudy)

Amy (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1993
Spider Woman / Aurora (Standby) [Replacement]

Marta (Standby) [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1993
Cast of Richard III

Paula (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1989
Shark Girl

Dolores Dolores

Mama Crook

Royal Singer

Fruma-Sarah

Tessie (Understudy)

Singer (Understudy) [Replacement]

Ma (Understudy)

Claire (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1986
Lady Jaqueline Carstone [Replacement]

Ensemble [Replacement]

Lady Jaqueline Carstone (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1985
Ensemble [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1983
Ensemble [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1981
Ensemble

Productions

 
[Broadway, 1995]
Dance Captain
 
[Broadway, 1993] [Replacement]
Assistant Dance Captain[Replacement]

News


Theatre Conservatory at Roosevelt University Welcomes New Visiting Professors

A Broadway dancer, a Roosevelt University theatre alumna with expertise in Shakespeare/classical theatre and a veteran actor of Chicago theatre have joined Roosevelt's Theatre Conservatory this academic year as assistant visiting professors.
Photo Flash: First Look at Terrence Mann, David Harris and More in CRT's LES MISERABLES

Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT presents LES MISERABLES, directed by Terrence Mann and starring Mann as Inspector Javert, a role he originated on Broadway and for which he received his first Tony Award-nomination, begins later this month. Performances of LES MISERABLES began on May 28, 2015 and continue through June 7, 2015 at Connecticut Repertory Theatre's Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre. Tickets are now onsale at crt.uconn.edu or 860-486-2113. Check out a first look below!
Alice Ripley Shares Backstage Photo From A CHRISTMAS MEMORY

Get a backstage look at A CHRISTMAS MEMORY starring Alice Ripley!
BWW Reviews: A CHRISTMAS MEMORY Can Use a Few More Memories

Truman Capote's short story doesn't provide enough plot for this two-act musical.
First Listen To Alice Ripley's 'The Kite Song' From A CHRISTMAS MEMORY

Preview one of the standout songs from A CHRISTMAS MEMORY starring Alice Ripley!
New Video Featurette On A CHRISTMAS MEMORY Starring Alice Ripley

Onstage and backstage at A CHRISTMAS MEMORY starring Alice Ripley!
First Look At Alice Ripley In Rehearsal For A CHRISTMAS MEMORY

Alice Ripley prepares A CHRISTMAS MEMORY!
Tony Winner Alice Ripley Leads Irish Rep's A CHRISTMAS MEMORY, Beginning Tonight

Off-Broadway's award-winning Irish Repertory Theatre presents this season's annual holiday offering. Tony Award winner Alice Ripley will lead the cast of the New York premiere of A CHRISTMAS MEMORY, a musical based on the classic Truman Capote short story.
Official: Tony Winner Alice Ripley to Lead Irish Rep's A CHRISTMAS MEMORY; Cast Announced!

Off-Broadway's award-winning Irish Repertory Theatre has announced the cast for this season's annual holiday offering. Tony Award winner Alice Ripley will lead the cast of the New York premiere of A CHRISTMAS MEMORY, a musical based on the classic Truman Capote short story.
Tony Winner Alice Ripley to Star in a A CHRISTMAS MEMORY at Irish Rep

The New York Times reports that Tony-winning NEXT TO NORMAL star Alice Ripley will lead A CHRISTMAS MEMORY in its off-Broadway premiere at Irish Rep, running November 25, 2014 to January 4, 2015. Charlotte Moore directs.
Opalescent Productions' UNTYING LOVE to Feature Jed Dickson, Nancy Hess and More

Opalescent Productions has announced the cast for Untying Love, a new drama about the end of life and letting go by Peggy Willens to run at TADA! Theater, 15 West 28th Street, NYC from October 13 to November 4, 2012. Emma Berry directs a cast of eight, including Jed Dickson* (Off B'way: The Mask), Nancy Hess* (B'way: Phantom, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Goodbye Girl), Rodrigo Lopresti (TV: The Quarter Life, Connected, The Black Donnelly's), Simon MacLean* (New York: The Crucible (ArcLight), Biography (Mint)), Marie Marshall* (NY: House of Mirth (Metropolitan); LA: Woman of Manhattan, Psychopathia Sexualis (Zoo)), John Mateyko (New York: Seussical), Nancy Nagrant* (New York: Naked in Encino, Family Dinner), and Kyla Schoer* (Off B'way: The Awesome 80's Prom). *Appearing Courtesy of Actors' Equity Association. AEA Approved Showcase.
Photo Coverage: Webber & Brightman at Phantom Tour Closing

The third national tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, known as the Music Box Company, played its final performance on Halloween, October 31, 2010, at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles - appearing at the show's curtain call were none other than composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and the show's original Christine, Sarah Brightman.
PHANTOM at Pantages Extends Run Through 10/31

Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Theatre Company, Inc. are proud to announce that, due to popular demand, they are extending the final engagement of the national tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA by two weeks. Added performances October 19th through 31st will go on sale to the public on Sunday August 29th at 10am. The national tour of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, known as The Music Box Company has been running continuously for 17 years, and will play its farewell performances in Los Angeles at the Pantages Theatre. This national tour remains the most successful and longest continuously-running tour in U.S. history. THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA began performances in Los Angeles in May 1989 (Christine Company), and played for over 4 years. Performances of this farewell engagement will begin September 23rd, 2010.
BWW Reviews: PHANTOM Enchants in Final Tour Stop in L.A.

Currently the record-holder for being the longest-running show in Broadway history (and still counting), Andrew Lloyd Webber's most widely-seen masterwork THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA has now taken up residence at Los Angeles' historic Pantages Theatre in Hollywood for the national tour's final engagement of shows, ending fittingly on Halloween night, October 31. After more than two decades of award-winning, capacity-crowd performances across several continents in several languages, the traveling troupe will soon hang up their masks and corsets after a continuous, highly-successful trek of 17 years.
Well Preserved Phantom Returns to Los Angeles

I will say upfront that I have never been a great fan of Phantom. I have always found it hokey in part, even though it has pretty music and some dazzling effects. This touring production, I must admit, has held up fairly well after so many years, and the production is fresh and vibrant - more vibrant, with one major exception, than the production that I first saw in LA in the late eighties (1986-first performed in the UK).
The Third National Tour of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at Pantages Theatre 10/31

Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Theatre Company, Inc. have confirmed that the third national tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA , known as the Music Box Company, will play its final performance on Halloween Night -- Sunday, October 31, 2010 -- at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles.
Gleason Heads THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA At Benedum Center, Closes 9/19

The Cameron Mackintosh/Really Useful Theatre Company, Inc. production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Harold Prince, returning to the Benedum Center, August 25-September 19, 2010, has announced casting for the production's farewell Pittsburgh engagement.
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA National Tour to End at Pantages Theatre, Oct. 31

This year, the National Tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera ends its run at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles. The Phantom of the Opera is currently the longest running show in Broadway history, and has been performed in over 100 cities worldwide.
PHANTOM 3rd National Tour to Close at Pantages, 10/31

Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Theatre Company, Inc. announced today that the third national tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, known as the Music Box Company, will play its final performance on Halloween, October 31, 2010, at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles. Tickets for the final two weeks of the tour, which was recently extended by popular demand, go on sale to the general public this Sunday, August 29. The Music Box Company is currently playing a four-week run at the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh through September 19 and will begin performances in Los Angeles on Thursday, September 23.
PHANTOM at Pantages Extends Run Through 10/31

Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Theatre Company, Inc. are proud to announce that, due to popular demand, they are extending the final engagement of the national tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA by two weeks. Added performances October 19th through 31st will go on sale to the public on Sunday August 29th at 10am. The national tour of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, known as The Music Box Company has been running continuously for 17 years, and will play its farewell performances in Los Angeles at the Pantages Theatre. This national tour remains the most successful and longest continuously-running tour in U.S. history. THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA began performances in Los Angeles in May 1989 (Christine Company), and played for over 4 years. Performances of this farewell engagement will begin September 23rd, 2010.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Nancy Hess been in?

Nancy Hess has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.

How many West End shows has Nancy Hess been in?

Nancy Hess has not appeared in the West End.

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