Randy Graff
Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY, USA
Latest News on Randy Graff:
Bradley Riches, Amber Davies & Claudia Kariuki Join Scott Alan Live At Cadogan Hall (Oct 18, 2024)
Rob Houchen, Lucie Jones, Oliver Tompsett, and More to Join Scott Alan Live at Cadogan Hall (Sep 7, 2024)
Songwriter Scott Alan to Return to Birdand in August (Jul 12, 2024)
Bradley Riches, Amber Davies & Claudia Kariuki Join Scott Alan Live At Cadogan Hall (Oct 18, 2024)
Rob Houchen, Lucie Jones, Oliver Tompsett, and More to Join Scott Alan Live at Cadogan Hall (Sep 7, 2024)
Songwriter Scott Alan to Return to Birdand in August (Jul 12, 2024)
BIO
Randy Graff’s truly bi-coastal career has taken her from the Broadway stage to the Hollywood sound stage, as well as to film and television studios in New York and Los Angeles. In the process she has garnered a Tony and Drama Desk Award for her performance in CITY OF ANGELS, as well as Outer Critic’s Circle, Drama Desk and Tony Award Nominations for her starring role in A CLASS ACT. Ms. Graff had the distinction of creating the role of Fantine in the original Broadway production of LES MISERABLES for which she received a Helen Hayes Award nomination. Her work for playwright Neil Simon includes LAUGHTER ON THE 23rd FLOOR opposite Nathan Lane and HOTEL SUITE for the prestigious Roundabout Theater Company. Other Broadway starring roles include FALSETTOS, HIGH SOCIETY, and sharing the stage with Carol Burnett in MOON OVER BUFFALO. She co starred with Alfred Molina in the most recent Broadway revival of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF and received a Best Actress Drama League Nomination and Outer Critic’s Circle Nomination. Her Off Broadway work includes Paula Vogel’s THE LONG CHRISTMAS RIDE HOME at the Vineyard Theater for which she received a Drama League Nomination, MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD for Primary Stages, DO RE MI also starring Nathan Lane for City Center Encores!, DAMN YANKEES with Sean Hayes for ENCORES! SUMMER STARS and the original production of A ..MY NAME IS ALICE at the Village Gate.
Her solo concert work includes THE BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS CONCERT FOR LINCOLN CENTER, CY COLEMAN AND FRIENDS WITH THE KENNEDY CENTER ORCHESTRA, and guest soloist with JOHN Mc DANIEL and the INDIANAPOLIS SYMPHONY.
Ms. Graff has performed literally from coast to coast in regional theaters including Hartford Stage, New Jersey’s McCarter Theater, San Diego’s Old Globe where she portrayed legendary columnist Ann Lander’s as THE LADY WITH ALL THE ANSWERS (a one woman show) and at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. where she proudly portrayed the countess in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC in the world renown Sondheim festival in 2002.
Randy’s television and film work includes LEARNING TO DRIVE (with Patricia Clarkson and Ben Kingsley) NOTES FROM THE UNDERBELLY, CASHMERE MAFIA, LAW AND ORDER, MAD ABOUT YOU, MOON OVER BROADWAY, KEYS TO TULSA, RENT, and guest appearances on THE TONIGHT SHOW with Johnny Carson and ROSIE O’DONNELL. She can be heard on the original cast albums of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (2004 revival), A CLASS ACT, CITY OF ANGELS, LES MISERABLES, DO RE MI, HIGH SOCIETY, BROADWAY SCENE STEALERS : THE WOMEN, ULTIMATE BROADWAY 2 and DOING SOMETHING RIGHT- RANDY GRAFF SINGS CY COLEMAN, her solo CD.
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Tonight's Cast and crew that includes-Dan Domingues, Nick Cearley, Christopher Innvar, Aziza Gharib, Randy Graff, Thom Sesma, Shawn Kumar Jain, Charles Busch, A.J. Shively Faeeda Pasha, David Staller (Director), Sean Francis Patrick (Stage Manager), Hailey Delaney (Assistant Stage Manager) and Mike Meaney (Assistant Director)
Date:
04/11/2023
From: Photos: MISALLIANCE Kicks off Gingold Theatrical Group's 18th Season of Project Shaw
STAGE CREDITS
[Williamstown, MA (Regional)]
Williamstown Theatre Festival Production, 2003
Mrs. Peachum
[Off-Broadway]
1980
Hostage/Newswoman/Bystander/Teri Sterling/Lab Coat #2/Backup Girl/Sunflower/Stenographer/Script Girl [Replacement]
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1972
Jan (Understudy) [Replacement]
Miss Lynch (Understudy) [Replacement]
Betty Rizzo (Understudy) [Replacement]
Frenchy (Understudy) [Replacement]
Marty (Understudy) [Replacement]
Cha-Cha Di Gregorio (Understudy) [Replacement]
Sandy Dumbrowski (Understudy) [Replacement]
Patty Simcox (Understudy) [Replacement]
Movies
Keys to Tulsa
[ 1997 ] Louise Brinkman
[ 1997 ] Louise Brinkman
Rent
[ 2005 ] Mrs. Cohen
[ 2005 ] Mrs. Cohen
Learning to Drive
[ 2014 ] Divorce Attorney
[ 2014 ] Divorce Attorney
TV Shows
Law & Order
Helen DeVries
Helen DeVries
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Randy Graff, The Babylon Line
winner
The Lortels - 2017 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Randy Graff, The Babylon Line
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
Randy Graff, Fiddler on the Roof
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical
Randy Graff, A Class Act
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Randy Graff, A Class Act
The Lortels - 2001 - Outstanding Featured Actress
Randy Graff, A Class Act
Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Randy Graff , A Class Act
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1990 - Best Actress - Musical
Randy Graff, City of Angels
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1990 - Best Actress - Musical
Randy Graff, City of Angels
winner
Tony Awards - 1990 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
Randy Graff, City of Angels
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical
Randy Graff, City of Angels
Helen Hayes Awards - 1987 - Outstanding Supporting Performer, Non-Resident Production
Randy GraffLes Miserables
Videos
Video: Randy Graff Looks Back on MR. SATURDAY NIGHT
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Dec 1, 2022
VIDEO: The Broadway Boys Join Shoshana Bean For 'Maybe It Starts With Me' From MR. SATURDAY NIGHT
by Michael Major - Jun 7, 2022
VIDEO: Billy Crystal Reveals Why He Prefers Broadway Opening Nights Over Film Premieres on LATE NIGHT
by Michael Major - May 24, 2022
MR. SATURDAY NIGHT to Release Original Broadway Cast Recording - Get a First Listen Here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2022
VIDEO: Billy Crystal Discusses Embracing His Age in MR. SATURDAY NIGHT on THE VEIW
by Michael Major - May 16, 2022
VIDEO: Shoshana Bean Performs 'Maybe It Starts With Me' From MR. SATURDAY NIGHT on TODAY
by Michael Major - May 2, 2022
VIDEO: Billy Crystal on How Starring in His First Broadway Musical in MR. SATURDAY NIGHT on TODAY
by Michael Major - May 2, 2022
VIDEO: Watch Highlights of Billy Crystal and More in MR. SATURDAY NIGHT on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2022
VIDEO: Billy Crystal Talks Returning to Broadway in MR. SATURDAY NIGHT on KIMMEL
by Michael Major - Dec 1, 2021
VIDEO: 2004 FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Cast Reunites for a Rosh Hashanah 'Sabbath Prayer'
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 18, 2020
VIDEO: On This Day, March 12- LES MISERABLES Brings The Revoultion To Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2019
VIDEO: See Live Wins from the 2017 Jimmy Awards, Hosted by Tony Winner, Ben Platt!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2017
TV: It's a 'World of Pure Imagination' Inside Rehearsals for the 2017 Jimmy Awards!
by TV - Press Previews - Jun 26, 2017
Watch LIVE: The 2017 Jimmy Awards Pre-Show Update at Broadway's Minskoff Theatre
by Alan Henry - Jun 26, 2017
TV: Watch Highlights of Josh Radnor and More in THE BABYLON LINE at Lincoln Center Theater
by BroadwayWorld TV - Dec 6, 2016
VIDEO: 'BABYLON LINE's Josh Radnor Shares Unusual Pre-Show Ritual on LIVE
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 4, 2016
BWW Exclusive: Parlor Night Strikes Again with Michael McElroy, Broadway Inspirational Voices and Broadway's Finest!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 14, 2015
News
Bradley Riches, Amber Davies & Claudia Kariuki Join Scott Alan Live At Cadogan Hall
Bradley Riches, Amber Davies, and Claudia Kariuki will join Amy di Bartolemeo, Oliver Tompsett, and Stuart Matthew Price as guest vocalists for internationally acclaimed songwriter SCOTT ALAN live at Cadogan Hall.
Bradley Riches, Amber Davies, and Claudia Kariuki will join Amy di Bartolemeo, Oliver Tompsett, and Stuart Matthew Price as guest vocalists for internationally acclaimed songwriter SCOTT ALAN live at Cadogan Hall.
Rob Houchen, Lucie Jones, Oliver Tompsett, and More to Join Scott Alan Live at Cadogan Hall
Special guest vocalists Rob Houchen, Christine Alladoo, Amy di Bartolemeo, Oliver Tompsett, Lucie Jones, and Stuart Matthew Price will join internationally acclaimed songwriter SCOTT ALAN live at Cadogan Hall on Sunday 10 November 2024 at 6.30PM.
Special guest vocalists Rob Houchen, Christine Alladoo, Amy di Bartolemeo, Oliver Tompsett, Lucie Jones, and Stuart Matthew Price will join internationally acclaimed songwriter SCOTT ALAN live at Cadogan Hall on Sunday 10 November 2024 at 6.30PM.
Songwriter Scott Alan to Return to Birdand in August
Songwriter SCOTT ALAN will return eturn to BIRDLAND, featuring top New York vocalists. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.
Songwriter SCOTT ALAN will return eturn to BIRDLAND, featuring top New York vocalists. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.
Sacred Heart University Community Theatre Will Perform THE PETRILLOS
TrailBlazing Productions, a new nonprofit theatre company providing a platform for writers to further develop their works while collaborating with classic stars from the stage and screen, will launch its first production on June 21 at the Sacred Heart University Community Theatre.
TrailBlazing Productions, a new nonprofit theatre company providing a platform for writers to further develop their works while collaborating with classic stars from the stage and screen, will launch its first production on June 21 at the Sacred Heart University Community Theatre.
Songwriter Scott Alan to Perform at London's Cadogan Hall in November 2024
Songwriter Scott Alan will perform at Cadogan Hall in November. Learn more about Alan and see how to purchase tickets.
Songwriter Scott Alan will perform at Cadogan Hall in November. Learn more about Alan and see how to purchase tickets.
Cast Set for DO RE MI at J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company
The J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company has revealed the cast for its revival of the hit 1960 musical Do Re Mi. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
The J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company has revealed the cast for its revival of the hit 1960 musical Do Re Mi. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company Announces THE 2024 LAGNIAPPE SERIES
Discover the 2024 Lagniappe Series by the J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company.
Discover the 2024 Lagniappe Series by the J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company.
Full Cast And Creative Team Set for WHITE ROSE: THE MUSICAL Starring Jo Ellen Pellman, Paolo Montalban & More
Full cast and creative team has been revealed for the new musical WHITE ROSE. Meet the talented cast and creative team behind the upcoming production of WHITE ROSE.
Full cast and creative team has been revealed for the new musical WHITE ROSE. Meet the talented cast and creative team behind the upcoming production of WHITE ROSE.
Original One-Woman Musical ANONYMOUS ROSE To Receive Industry Presentation
ANONYMOUS ROSE, an original one-woman musical by Ronni Mardor, is set to receive an NYC industry presentation on November 29th. Will Nunziata will direct the production.
ANONYMOUS ROSE, an original one-woman musical by Ronni Mardor, is set to receive an NYC industry presentation on November 29th. Will Nunziata will direct the production.
Jo Ellen Perlman, Mike Cefalo, Paolo Montalban & More to Star in WHITE ROSE: THE MUSICAL Off-Broadway
Get the latest news on the Off-Broadway debut of WHITE ROSE: The Musical, starring Jo Ellen Pellman and Mike Cefalo. Find out when the performances begin and where to catch this inspiring true story of courage and resistance at Theatre Row's Theatre 3 on January 17, 2024.
Get the latest news on the Off-Broadway debut of WHITE ROSE: The Musical, starring Jo Ellen Pellman and Mike Cefalo. Find out when the performances begin and where to catch this inspiring true story of courage and resistance at Theatre Row's Theatre 3 on January 17, 2024.
Will Nunziata Joins TRY IT LIKE THIS Fundraiser for Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation
Director Will Nunziata will join the lineup for Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation's Try It Like This: Directors and Choreographers Take the Stage, an evening of performances on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 54 Below in New York City. Get more information about the event here!
Director Will Nunziata will join the lineup for Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation's Try It Like This: Directors and Choreographers Take the Stage, an evening of performances on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 54 Below in New York City. Get more information about the event here!
Museum of Broadway Adds Costumes from Lea Michele & Ben Platt; New Exclusive Artifacts
Guests visiting the Museum of Broadway can view new artifacts including the “Don’t Rain On My Parade” costume worn by Lea Michele in Funny Girl and a suit worn by Ben Platt in the 2023 Tony Award-winning Best Revival of a Musical Parade.
Guests visiting the Museum of Broadway can view new artifacts including the “Don’t Rain On My Parade” costume worn by Lea Michele in Funny Girl and a suit worn by Ben Platt in the 2023 Tony Award-winning Best Revival of a Musical Parade.
Invite Only Industry Presentation of the New Musical AN ENTIRELY ORDINARY TOWN To Take Place September 28
Join us for an invite-only industry presentation of the new musical 'AN ENTIRELY ORDINARY TOWN' on Thursday, September 28th, 2023. Featuring book and lyrics by Alex Giles, original concept/book/lyrics by David Russell, and music by Andy Peterson.
Join us for an invite-only industry presentation of the new musical 'AN ENTIRELY ORDINARY TOWN' on Thursday, September 28th, 2023. Featuring book and lyrics by Alex Giles, original concept/book/lyrics by David Russell, and music by Andy Peterson.
Shimmy Braun's FAYGELE, Directed By Will Nunziata, Will Receive an Industry Presentation Next Week
Shimmy Braun's play Faygele will get an invite-only industry presentation directed by Will Nunziata on September 14, 2023. Learn more about the play here!
Shimmy Braun's play Faygele will get an invite-only industry presentation directed by Will Nunziata on September 14, 2023. Learn more about the play here!
Wren Rivera to Lead Industry Presentation of WHITE ROSE: THE MUSICAL
Get the latest news on the industry presentation of WHITE ROSE: THE MUSICAL, featuring the talented Wren Rivera. Don't miss this exclusive showcase of the highly anticipated production.
Get the latest news on the industry presentation of WHITE ROSE: THE MUSICAL, featuring the talented Wren Rivera. Don't miss this exclusive showcase of the highly anticipated production.
Concord Theatricals Recordings Digitally Re-Releases THE GAY 90S MUSICAL, THE PAUL SIMON ALBUM & More
Concord Theatricals Recordings has digitally re-released the fourth wave of albums from the former Fynsworth Alleytheatrical recorded music catalog, including 12 titles that have not previously been available to stream or download.
Concord Theatricals Recordings has digitally re-released the fourth wave of albums from the former Fynsworth Alleytheatrical recorded music catalog, including 12 titles that have not previously been available to stream or download.
Interview: Jarrett Winters Morley of BEING PRESENT: CELEBRATING ALZHEIMER'S & BRAIN AWARENESS MONTH at The Green Room 42
On June 8th, when The Green Room 42 presents Being Present: Celebrating Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, Jarrett Winters Morley will be in the Director’s chair, wearing his Producer’s hat, and leading the way with his Musical Director’s Baton.
On June 8th, when The Green Room 42 presents Being Present: Celebrating Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, Jarrett Winters Morley will be in the Director’s chair, wearing his Producer’s hat, and leading the way with his Musical Director’s Baton.
Celebrate Mother's Day with BroadwayHD!
In the month of May, explore how motherhood is portrayed onstage with these six beloved musicals that examine the difficulties, joys, sorrows, and delights of being a parent.
In the month of May, explore how motherhood is portrayed onstage with these six beloved musicals that examine the difficulties, joys, sorrows, and delights of being a parent.
Julia Murney, Charles Busch, Steve Ross & More to More to Join Kander and Ebb Celebration at Theater Row
For one night only, a wide array of cabaret and stage legends are joining forces to celebrate the music of John Kander and Fred Ebb in ALL THAT JAZZ: THE SONGS OF KANDER AND EBB at Theater Row.
For one night only, a wide array of cabaret and stage legends are joining forces to celebrate the music of John Kander and Fred Ebb in ALL THAT JAZZ: THE SONGS OF KANDER AND EBB at Theater Row.
Photos: MISALLIANCE Kicks off Gingold Theatrical Group's 18th Season of Project Shaw
Misalliance by George Bernard Shaw kicked off Gingold Theatrical Group's 18th season of Project Shaw last night, April 10. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!
Misalliance by George Bernard Shaw kicked off Gingold Theatrical Group's 18th season of Project Shaw last night, April 10. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Randy Graff been in?
Randy Graff has appeared on Broadway in 12 shows.
How many West End shows has Randy Graff been in?
Randy Graff has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Randy Graff been nominated for?
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Babylon Line, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (The Lortels) for The Babylon Line, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Fiddler on the Roof , Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for A Class Act, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Class Act , Outstanding Featured Actress (The Lortels) for A Class Act, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for A Class Act, Best Actress - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for City of Angels, Best Actress - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for City of Angels , Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for City of Angels, Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for City of Angels and Outstanding Supporting Performer, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Les Miserables.
What awards has Randy Graff won?
Randy Graff has won several awards, including Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (The Lortels) for The Babylon Line, Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for A Class Act, Best Actress - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for City of Angels, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for City of Angels, and Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for City of Angels.
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