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BIO

ROSIE PEREZ starred on Broadway in FISH IN THE DARK, The Ritz, Reckless, The Play What I Wrote, and Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune. Her Off Broadway credits include Close Up Space (Manhattan Theatre Club), References to Salvador Dali Make Me Hot (Public Theater), and The Vagina Monologues. An Academy Award nominee for her performance in the film Fearless, her many film credits include Do The Right Thing, White Men Can’t Jump, It Could Happen To You, Perdita Durango, The 24 Hour Woman, Riding in Cars with Boys, and The Take (Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Actress).



Her television credits include the films “Lackawanna Blues” and “Lies in Plain Sight,” and appearances on numerous series including In Living Color (which she also choreographed, earning three consecutive Emmy Award nominations for her choreography), “Frasier,” “ Lipstick Jungle,” and “Nurse Jackie.” She also served a co-host of ABC-TV’s “The View.”

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STAGE CREDITS

Fish In the Dark Fish In the Dark
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Fabiana Melendez
Close Up Space Close Up Space
[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2011
Vanessa Finn Adams
The 24 Hour Plays 2007
[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2007
Cammy
The Ritz The Ritz
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2007
Googie Gomez
The 24 Hour Plays 2006
[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2006
Lucy
The 24 Hour Plays 2005
[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2005
Carmen
Reckless Reckless
[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2004
Pooty
Sue
The 24 Hour Plays 2004
[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2004
Danita
The 24 Hour Plays 2003
[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2003
Connie
The Play What I Wrote The Play What I Wrote
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Mystery Guest Star [Replacement]
Frankie And Johnny In The Clair De Lune
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Frankie [Replacement]
References to Salvador Dali Makes Me Hot
[Off-Broadway]
2001
Gabriela
The Vagina Monologues
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Performer [Replacement]
Performer [Replacement]

Productions

The 24 Hour Plays 2004
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Director

Awards and Nominations


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2001 - Performance

Rosie Perez, References to Salvador Dali Make Me Hot

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Tony Bennett’s Exploring the Arts to Present Family Dinner Event in NYC Photo
Tony Bennett’s Exploring the Arts to Present Family Dinner Event in NYC
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 7, 2025

On April 10, 2025, Exploring the Arts will present Family Dinner in New York City. This extraordinary evening will celebrate the 25th anniversary of ETA, the nonprofit founded by Tony Bennett and his wife, Susan Benedetto.
Videos You Missed This Week: GYPSY, THE GREAT GATSBY and More Photo
Videos You Missed This Week: GYPSY, THE GREAT GATSBY and More
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 28, 2025

2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season is very much underway. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending March 28, 2025 with videos from Gypsy, The Great Gatsby, and more!
Photos: OTHELLO Brings Out Pres. Joe Biden, Jennifer Lopez and More on Opening Night! Photo
Photos: OTHELLO Brings Out Pres. Joe Biden, Jennifer Lopez and More on Opening Night!
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 24, 2025

The stars came out to celebrate last night at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, where Shakespeare's Othello took its first official Broadway bow in the 21st century. Go inside opening night as President Joe Biden, Jennifer Lopez, Peter Dinklage, and more turned up on the red carpet!
Video: Stars Walk the Red Carpet at OTHELLO Opening Night Photo
Video: Stars Walk the Red Carpet at OTHELLO Opening Night
by Joey Mervis - Mar 24, 2025

Watch video highlights from the star-studded red carpet, which included special guests Jamie Lee Curtis, Danielle Brooks, Blair Underwood, Coleman Domingo, Al Roker, Liev Schreiber, Rosie Perez and many more!
Cynthia Erivo, Billy Porter, & More to Guest Star in Final Season of BIG MOUTH Photo
Cynthia Erivo, Billy Porter, & More to Guest Star in Final Season of BIG MOUTH
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 20, 2025

Cynthia Erivo, Billy Porter, Richard Kind, Holly Hunter, Steve Buscemi, and many more are set to guest star in the eighth and final season of the beloved comedy series Big Mouth, from Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg.
Ava Lalezarzadeh Spills the Backstage Secrets From ENGLISH Photo
Ava Lalezarzadeh Spills the Backstage Secrets From ENGLISH
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2025

Ava Lalezarzadeh who plays Goli in English on Broadway took us backstage at the Todd Haimes Theatre to share some of her favorite backstage routines, moments, must-haves and more.
Broadway Theatre Project to Welcome Michael Orland And Kevin Chamberlin As Guest Facu Photo
Broadway Theatre Project to Welcome Michael Orland And Kevin Chamberlin As Guest Faculty
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2025

The Broadway Theatre Project has revealed that Michael Orland and Kevin Chamberlin will be joining their guest faculty for the upcoming summer musical theater project. Learn more!
SHOGUN, ANORA & More Win 2025 Writers Guild Awards Photo
SHOGUN, ANORA & More Win 2025 Writers Guild Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 16, 2025

Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) and Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) announced the winners of the 2025 Writers Guild Awards for outstanding achievement in writing for film, television, streaming, news, radio/audio, and promotional categories during concurrent ceremonies.
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by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2025

A fundraiser has launched to help Christine Pedi raise money for a procedure to help stabilize her vision, which she has been steadily losing over the past decade. Learn more about how to donate here.
PHOTOS: Luis Salgado asume la dirección y coreografía del CONCERT FOR AMERICA en el Photo
PHOTOS: Luis Salgado asume la dirección y coreografía del CONCERT FOR AMERICA en el Town Hall de NY
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Jan 21, 2025

Un evento de gran impacto, con una destacada representación latina en el equipo creativo, y artistas de Broadway, cine y activismo, en apoyo a los derechos
Video: Broadway Unites for Concert for America Photo
Video: Broadway Unites for Concert for America
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 20, 2025

Tune in for the Inauguration Day Concert for America event, which will raise funds for the California Community Foundation, an organization supporting wildfire recovery efforts to aid those most in need. Performers will include Cheyenne Jackson, Kelli O'Hara, Brian Stoke Mitchell, and more. Watch the full video here.
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CONCERT FOR AMERICA Expands to Los Angeles; Rachel Bay Jones, Cheyenne Jackson, & More Join
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 15, 2025

The Inauguration Day Concert for America event will now raise funds for the California Community Foundation, an organization supporting wildfire recovery efforts to aid those most in need. Newly joined talent appearances include Wayne Brady, Rachel Bay Jones, Cheyenne Jackson, Ingrid Michaelson, Richard Kind, and more.
Jessica Vosk, Kelli O'Hara, Brian Stokes Mitchell & More to Join CONCERT FOR AMERICA Photo
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2025

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Meet the Cast of ENGLISH, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of ENGLISH, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jan 3, 2025

Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Sanaz Toossi's English, directed by Knud Adams, is officially coming to Broadway, and is now playing. Meet the cast of English here!
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Comedian Margaret Cho Reveals New 2025 Tour Dates
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2024

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by Josh Sharpe - Nov 20, 2024

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Photos: J. Harrison Ghee, Adam Pascal, and More at YOU GOTTA BELIEVE Fundraiser Photo
Photos: J. Harrison Ghee, Adam Pascal, and More at YOU GOTTA BELIEVE Fundraiser
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2024

A plethora of stage and screen came together last night at Town Hall to celebrate the You Gotta Believe (YGB), 10th Anniversary Voices: Stars for Foster Kids fundraiser event which raised over $400k.  Check out photos here!
Kevin Chamberlin to Make NYC Cabaret Debut at The Green Room 42 Photo
Kevin Chamberlin to Make NYC Cabaret Debut at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2024

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Kate Reinders, Alysha Umphress & More Join YOU GOTTA BELIEVE at Town Hall Photo
Kate Reinders, Alysha Umphress & More Join YOU GOTTA BELIEVE at Town Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2024

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Jack and Michael Whitehall Will Perform Three Shows Across the UK Photo
Jack and Michael Whitehall Will Perform Three Shows Across the UK
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2024

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Rosie Perez been in?

Rosie Perez has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.

How many West End shows has Rosie Perez been in?

Rosie Perez has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Rosie Perez been nominated for?

and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for References to Salvador Dali Make Me Hot.

What awards has Rosie Perez won?

Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for References to Salvador Dali Make Me Hot.

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