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STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
National Tour, 2006
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Mrs. McLain

Mrs. Brady (Understudy)

[Broadway]
1990
Visitor to Fustian House

Miss Framer (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1977
Sister Mary

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 1975
Performer


Movies

Sister Act
[ 1992 ] Choir Nun
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
[ 1993 ] Choir Nun
Postcards from America
[ 1994 ] Suburban Mom
Kingpin
[ 1996 ] Mrs. Boorg
Under Hellgate Bridge
[ 1999 ] Marsha's Mom
In Dreams
[ 1999 ] Mary
After.Life
[ 2009 ] Old Woman #1
God's Pocket
[ 2014 ] Eleanor
First Reformed
[ 2017 ] Balq Industries Tour Guide
Beyond the Night
[ 2018 ] Shelly Walker

News


Maggie Siff, Pico Alexander & More to Star in ORPHEUS DESCENDING at TFANA

Theatre for a New Audience will present Tennessee Williams’ Orpheus Descending, July 9–August 6 at Polonsky Shakespeare Center. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!
HIDING ANNE FRANK - The Story Of Miep Gies Comes to Edinburgh Fringe 2022

Miep Gies was a 32-year-old secretary in Otto Frank's office when he asked her to help him and his family hide from the Nazis. She immediately said yes.
Global Performers Highlighted In MarshStream International Solo Fest

The Marsh announces the line-up for its first-ever digital global festival, MarshStream International Solo Fest, presenting performers aged 16 to 79 from across the nation and around the world, including Russia, Scotland, Israel, Canada, and Australia, as well as some of The Marsh's fan-favorites in a four day online marathon of 51 global works.
Photo Flash: Brooke Shields And More Drop By Bucks County Playhouse Benefit Readings

A sold out crowd at Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, PA enjoyed a benefit reading of George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart's “The Man Who Came to Dinner,” this past Wednesday, February 5. Marsha Mason directed the reading. A reception with the cast was held at The Deck Restaurant and Bar at the Playhouse.
AGATHA IS MISSING Comes to Edinburgh Fringe

Agatha Christie is missing and barmy ace detective, Miss Clarissa Marbles, needs your help in solving the crime. Was it the cook, the husband, the secret admirer . . . or you? Everyone is a suspect in this fun-filled murder mystery. If you have a criminal record or any skeletons in your closet, she'll find out. And of course don't hesitate to inform on your neighbours. The audience votes on the best solution to this rollicking whodunit and a lovely prize will be awarded to the winner!
59E59 Theaters Announces The Line Up For The 2019 EAST TO EDINBURGH Festival

59E59 Theaters (Val Day, Artistic Director; Brian Beirne, Managing Director) announces the 2019 line up for the annual EAST TO EDINBURGH festival. EAST TO EDINBURGH begins on Tuesday, July 9 for a limited engagement through Sunday, July 28. The performance schedule varies. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Tickets to each EAST TO EDINBURGH show are $15 ($12 for 59E59 Members). To purchase tickets, call the 59E59 Box Office at 646-892-7999 or visit www.59e59.org. 
AGATHA IS MISSING Comes to Edinburgh Fringe

Agatha Christie is missing and barmy ace detective, Miss Clarissa Marbles, needs your help in solving the crime. Was it the cook, the husband, the secret admirer . . . or you? Everyone is a suspect in this fun-filled murder mystery. If you have a criminal record or any skeletons in your closet, she'll find out. And of course don't hesitate to inform on your neighbours. The audience votes on the best solution to this rollicking whodunit and a lovely prize will be awarded to the winner!
59E59 Theaters Announces The Line Up For The 2018 EAST TO EDINBURGH Festival

59E59 Theaters (Val Day, Artistic Director; Brian Beirne, Managing Director) announces the 2018 line up for the annual EAST TO EDINBURGH festival. EAST TO EDINBURGH begins on Tuesday, July 10 for a limited engagement through Sunday,  July 29. The performance schedule varies.  Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues).
Theater To Go Takes on Racial Injustice and Acts of Courage in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

It's a coming of age story set against a backdrop of racism and small town secrets. Theater to Go presents "To Kill a Mockingbird" at Mercer County Community College's (MCCC's) Kelsey Theatre Fridays, March 17 and 24 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, March 18 and 25 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, March 19 and 26 at 2 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is located on MCCC's West Windsor Campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. A reception with the cast and crew follows the opening night performance on March 17.
Theater To Go Will Host Prudence Wright Holmes in Her Solo Show THE SECRET LIFE OF HARPER LEE

As a fascinating companion piece to its upcoming production of To Kill A Mockingbird, Theater To Go will host a special performance of  acclaimed actress Prudence Wright Holmes in her solo show The Secret Life of Harper Lee on Saturday March 25 at 2:00
Theatre To Go to Present THE SECRET LIFE OF HARPER LEE Alongside 'MOCKINGBIRD'

As a fascinating companion piece to To Kill A Mockingbird, Theater To Go will host a special performance of acclaimed actress Prudence Wright Holme's solo show The Secret Life of Harper Lee on Saturday March 25 at 2:00.
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Theater To Go's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Theater To Go will present Harper Lee's classic TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. This most loved novel comes to life on the Kelsey Theatre stage March 17-26, 2017. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in character below!
TRU and The Playroom Theatre to Host 'WHY SOLO SHOWS?' Panel

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) and The Playroom Theatre present the December panel Solo Performance: Why Solo Shows? Understanding the Appeal, Mining the Market, today, December 20, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. at The Playroom Theater, 151 W. 46th Street, 8th floor, NYC 10036.
TRU and The Playroom Theatre to Host 'WHY SOLO SHOWS?' Panel

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) and The Playroom Theatre present the December panel Solo Performance: Why Solo Shows? Understanding the Appeal, Mining the Market, on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. at The Playroom Theater, 151 W. 46th Street, 8th floor, NYC 10036.
Prudence Wright Holmes to Present WILLA CATHER: HER LIFE AND LOVES

Willa Cather: Her Life and Loves, a biographical and literary play written and performed by Prudence Wright Holmes, is set for Sunday, February 21, 3:00 PM at The New York Society Library, 53 East 79th Street (just east of Madison Avenue; 6 train to 77th Street). 
'CALL ME WILLIAM' Set for The Alden in McLean, 4/19

The life and times of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Willa Cather are explored in the show, "Call Me William: The Life and Loves of Willa Cather" by Prudence Wright Holmes. Holmes, who also stars in the production, will perform the show at The Alden in McLean at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 19. Tickets are $20 for the general public and $15 for McLean tax district residents. The theatre is located inside the McLean Community Center at 1234 Ingleside Avenue.
BWW Previews: SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL at State Theatre, New Brunswick

This December the national tour of SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL is coming to the Garden State with stops in New Brunswick and Morristown. First up, the show will play the historic State Theatre in New Brunswick for three performances on December 12th and 13th. The SISTERs then swing back through New Jersey to perform at the Mayo Center for the Performing Arts in Morristown on January 31st and February 1st.
TV: Around the Broadway World 9/24 - Show Promos and more!

Check out BroadwayWorld TV's Around the BroadwayWorld for 9/24 featuring Jason Robert Brown's '13' in Hong Kong, Private Lives - Featuring Kim Cattrall, Million Dollar Quartet on Tour, Beefsteak Baby? What?, Call Me William.
WorkShop Theater Co. Celebrates Women's History Month 3/24-4/4

THE WORKSHOP THEATER celebrates Women's History Month with their "SHE'S THE BOSS SERIES. The series opens with three readings of Donna De Mateo's The Silver Fox, (March 3rd, 4th, and 5th at 8pm), then with three readings of Prudence Wright Holmes & Joanne Joseph's Beat Chick, and concludes with a full production of Mitch Giannunzio's Lizzie Borden At Eight O'Clock (March 24th-April 4th-with Alvin Out Productions).
WorkShop Theater Co. Celebrates Women's History Month 3/24-4/4

THE WORKSHOP THEATER celebrates Women's History Month with their "SHE'S THE BOSS SERIES. The series opens with three readings of Donna De Mateo's The Silver Fox, (March 3rd, 4th, and 5th at 8pm), then with three readings of Prudence Wright Holmes & Joanne Joseph's Beat Chick, and concludes with a full production of Mitch Giannunzio's Lizzie Borden At Eight O'Clock (March 24th-April 4th-with Alvin Out Productions).

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Prudence Wright Holmes been in?

Prudence Wright Holmes has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Prudence Wright Holmes been in?

Prudence Wright Holmes has not appeared in the West End.

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