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STAGE CREDITS

I'm Revolting I'm Revolting
[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company Off-Broadway World Premiere, 2022
Denise
Redwood Redwood
[Off-Broadway]
Ensemble Studio Theatre's Off-Broadway Premiere, 2021
Performer
To Kill A Mockingbird To Kill A Mockingbird
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2021
Calpurnia [Replacement]
STEW STEW
[Off-Broadway]
Page 73 World Premiere, 2020
Mama
The Rose Tattoo The Rose Tattoo
[Broadway]
Roundabout Theater Company Broadway Revival, 2019
Flora
Rinse, Repeat Rinse, Repeat
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway World Premiere Production, 2019
Brenda

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2020 - Distinguished Performance Award

Portia, Stew


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Portia, Stew

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Video: Watch the Rehearsal Teaser For THE BRIGHTENING AIR at the Old Vic Photo
Video: Watch the Rehearsal Teaser For THE BRIGHTENING AIR at the Old Vic
by Michael Major - Apr 15, 2025

Take a peek into The Brightening Air rehearsal room as the cast bring this magical tale of family, fate and unseen forces to life. Tickets are on sale now. Watch the video!
Manhattan Theatre Source to Present 2025 EstroGenius Festival: ALL IN Photo
Manhattan Theatre Source to Present 2025 EstroGenius Festival: ALL IN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Source will present the 2025 EstroGenius Festival: ALL IN, a performance festival celebrating dynamo womxn, trans and gender non-conforming artists. Learn how to attend.
JULIUS CAESAR Coming to Austin Shakespeare in May Photo
JULIUS CAESAR Coming to Austin Shakespeare in May
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 9, 2025

Austin Shakespeare is bringing a fierce and fearless production of JULIUS CAESAR to Zilker Hillside Theatre this spring, running May 15–25. In a dynamic twist on Shakespeare’s gripping political drama, most of the conspirators will be played by women, turning the timeless tale of ambition, betrayal, and revolution on its head.
Review: AESCHYLUS' PROMETHEUS BOUND at Arts & Science Center For Southeast Arkansas Photo
Review: AESCHYLUS' PROMETHEUS BOUND at Arts & Science Center For Southeast Arkansas
by Theresa Bertram - Apr 1, 2025

Powerful! Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas in Pine Bluff brought a very moving experience when their Readers' Theater presented Prometheus Bound March 13-15. Aeschylus’ classic Greek tragedy was brought to life through a modern translation by Bryan Doerries, offering a fresh and thought-provoking perspective using the power of storytelling to spark meaningful conversations about justice, resistance, and humanity. 
Photos: THE BRIGHTENING AIR In Rehearsal At The Old Vic Photo
Photos: THE BRIGHTENING AIR In Rehearsal At The Old Vic
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2025

The Old Vic has released rehearsal photos for Conor McPherson’s new play The Brightening Air. Check out photos of the cast in action in the rehearsal room here!
Photos: Jessica Hecht and More in A MOTHER Rehearsals Photo
Photos: Jessica Hecht and More in A MOTHER Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

Baryshnikov Arts will begin its 20th Anniversary Spring Season with A MOTHER, a new play written by Neena Beber and co-conceived by Beber and Jessica Hecht. See rehearsal photos!
Fergie Philippe Joins A MOTHER at Baryshnikov Arts Photo
Fergie Philippe Joins A MOTHER at Baryshnikov Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025

Baryshnikov Arts will begin its 20th Anniversary Spring Season with A MOTHER, a new play written by Neena Beber and co-conceived by Beber and Jessica Hecht. See who is starring and learn more!
Fergie Philippe Joins Jessica Hecht in A MOTHER at Baryshnikov Arts Photo
Fergie Philippe Joins Jessica Hecht in A MOTHER at Baryshnikov Arts
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2025

Baryshnikov Arts will begin its 20th Anniversary Spring Season with A MOTHER, a new play written by Neena Beber and co-conceived by Beber and Jessica Hecht. Fergie Philippe joins the previously announced Hecht, Delilah Napier, Zane Pais, and Portia.
Modern Take On PROMETHEUS BOUND Set for March At ARTx3 Campus Photo
Modern Take On PROMETHEUS BOUND Set for March At ARTx3 Campus
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2025

The ARTx3 Campus will present a modern telling of 'Prometheus Bound' on March 13-16 in the Adam B. Robinson Jr. Black Box Theater at ART WORKS on Main, 627 S. Main St. in Pine Bluff.
SOMETHING ROTTEN! Performed by Chaska Valley Family Theatre In March Photo
SOMETHING ROTTEN! Performed by Chaska Valley Family Theatre In March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2025

Opening on March 28th and playing through April 6th at the Chaska High School Theatre, in Chaska, MN. Directed by Bryn Tanner, music direction by Sean Barker and choreographed by Kate McCall, Chaska Valley Family Theatre will perform Something Rotten!.
Broadway's OTHELLO: Meet the All-Star Cast as Previews Begin at the Ethel Barrymore T Photo
Broadway's OTHELLO: Meet the All-Star Cast as Previews Begin at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2025

Discover the star-studded cast of Broadway's OTHELLO as previews launch tonight, February 24, 2025, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Premiere set for March 23.
Jeff Harnar's CONFESSIONS OF A NEW YORKER Comes to 54 Below in April Photo
Jeff Harnar's CONFESSIONS OF A NEW YORKER Comes to 54 Below in April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025

54 Below will present the return of MAC and Bistro Award-winning concert artist Jeff Harnar – celebrating Manhattan in music with Confessions of a New Yorker. Learn more here!
Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Candlelight Music Theatre Photo
Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Candlelight Music Theatre
by Greer Firestone - Feb 7, 2025

Aisle Say is a history junkie. In fact, he wrote an historical novel, ALEXEI and The Mad Monk RASPUTIN. Historical novelists adhere religiously to the facts. With a novel the author inserts fictional characters.
Photos: Jeff Harnar Celebrates The Songbook At Birdland Photo
Photos: Jeff Harnar Celebrates The Songbook At Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB presented the return of MAC and Bistro Award-winning concert artist Jeff Harnar – celebrating Manhattan in music with Confessions of a New Yorker – on Monday, February 3 at 7:00 PM. See photos here!
Joshua Henry To Headline Marcus Performing Arts Center's 20th Annual BASH Photo
Joshua Henry To Headline Marcus Performing Arts Center's 20th Annual BASH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025

The Marcus Performing Arts Center will present a special performance with Broadway star Joshua Henry, part of the 20th Annual BASH. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets.
Baryshnikov Arts Announces Lineup for 20th Anniversary Spring Season Photo
Baryshnikov Arts Announces Lineup for 20th Anniversary Spring Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2025

Baryshnikov Arts will kick off its 20th Anniversary Spring Season with A MOTHER, a new play written by Neena Beber and co-conceived by Beber and Jessica Hecht, at Baryshnikov Arts, 450 W. 37th Street.
MACBETH Cast Announced At Shakespeare's Globe Photo
MACBETH Cast Announced At Shakespeare's Globe
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2025

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of this year’s Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank production, Macbeth, directed by Lucy Cuthbertson (Director of Education, Shakespeare’s Globe) in the Globe Theatre.
Interview: Jeff Harnar Honors NYC With CONFESSIONS OF A NEW YORKER at Birdland Photo
Interview: Jeff Harnar Honors NYC With CONFESSIONS OF A NEW YORKER at Birdland
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jan 28, 2025

On Monday 2/3, Jeff Harnar returns to Birdland with “Confessions of a New Yorker,” an early musical Valentine to NYC featuring the songs of of Cy Coleman, Cole Porter, Leonard Bernstein, Rodgers & Hart, Comden & Green and more.
Works Starring Jessica Hecht, Marisa Tomei, and More Will Come to Baryshnikov Arts Th Photo
Works Starring Jessica Hecht, Marisa Tomei, and More Will Come to Baryshnikov Arts This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2025

New productions featuring Jessica Hecht, Marisa Tomei, Christopher Abbott, and more are coming to Baryshnikov Arts this spring. Learn more about the upcoming spring season here!
Review: THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh Photo
Review: THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh
by Mary Baillie - Jan 27, 2025

Arin Arbus's bold reimagining of The Merchant of Venice trades Venetian canals for tech bro skyscrapers in a near-future America dominated by corporate giants. Presented by New York-based TFANA (Theatre For A New Audience), the production’s corrosive bigotry and blinding vengeance feel eerily familiar - in a world shaped by Silicon Valley billionaires, power and prejudice still reign supreme. 
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Portia been in?

Portia has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Portia been in?

Portia has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Portia been nominated for?

Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Stew and Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Stew.

What awards has Portia won?

Portia has won the Outstanding Actress in a Play award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance in Stew.

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