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Victoria Clark won the Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance as Margaret Johnson in The Light in the Piazza. Additional Broadway credits include Sister Act (Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle nominations), Cinderella (Tony and Outer Critics Circle nominations), The Snow Geese at Manhattan Theatre Club, Titanic, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (with Matthew Broderick), Urinetown, Cabaret, Guys and Dolls (Dir. Jerry Zaks), A Grand Night for Singing, and Sunday in the Park with George. She starred in the Encores! Productions of Follies, Juno, and Bye Bye Birdie. Off-Broadway, Ms. Clark earned a Drama Desk nomination for When The Rain Stops Falling, and starred in A Prayer for My Enemy, The Marriage of Bette and Boo, The Agony and the Agony, and Marathon Dancing. Ms. Clark starred as Sally Durant Plummer in Follies (Ahmanson Theatre, LA). Film: Harvest, The Happening, Tickling Leo, Main Street, Cradle Will Rock, and Archaeology of a Woman. Ms. Clark has performed with orchestras all over the country including the New York Philharmonic and the San Francisco Orchestra and enjoyed playing Carnegie Hall several times, as Katisha in The Mikado, Ma Joad in The Grapes of Wrath, and Not The Messiah with Eric Idle. Victoria is currently the Artist in Residence for musical theater at Pace School of Performing Arts and directed The Light in the Piazza there this past fall. She served on the faculty at Yale University, and has taught master classes all over the world. She has directed productions for The Philadelphia Opera, Texas Opera Theater, and Goodspeed Opera House. Board member: New York City Center and Kurt Weill Foundation. Most recently seen as Carrie Mathison's mother Ellen on Showtime’s Homeland. All these roles pale when compared to her favorite: Proud mama of Thomas Luke.

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STAGE CREDITS

Kimberly Akimbo Kimberly Akimbo
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Kimberly
Lady in the Dark Lady in the Dark
[Off-Broadway]
MasterVoices Concert Revival, 2019
Performer
Damn Yankees Damn Yankees
[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Concert Production, 2017
Meg Boyd
Assassins Assassins
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Off-Center Revival, 2017
Sara Jane Moore
Sousatzka Sousatzka
[Toronto]
World Premiere Production, 2017
Madame Sousatzka
Gigi Gigi
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2015
Mamita Alvarez
Gigi Gigi
[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Kennedy Center Production, 2015
Mamita Alvarez
The Snow Geese The Snow Geese
[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2013
Clarissa Hohmann
Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Marie [Replacement]
Marie
Sister Act Sister Act
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Mother Superior
When The Rain Stops Falling When The Rain Stops Falling
[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Production, 2010
Gabrielle York
Love, Loss, and What I Wore Love, Loss, and What I Wore
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2009
Performer [Replacement]
Prayer for My Enemy
[Off-Broadway]
2008
Dolores
The Marriage Of Bette And Boo The Marriage Of Bette And Boo
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2008
Margaret Brennan
The Marriage of Bette and Boo
[Off-Broadway]
2008
Margaret Brennan
Follies
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2007
Sally
The Light in the Piazza The Light in the Piazza
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Margaret Johnson
Bye Bye Birdie
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2004
Doris MacAfee
The Light in the Piazza
[Chicago (Regional)]
Regional Production, 2004
Performer
Baby
[New York]
Reading, 2003
Arlene McNally
Urinetown Urinetown
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2001
Penelope Pennywise [Replacement]
Cabaret Cabaret
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1998
Fritzie [Replacement]
Fraulein Kost [Replacement]
Fritzie (Kit Kat Girl) [Replacement]
Titanic
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Alice Beane
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1995
Smitty
A Grand Night for Singing
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1993
Performer
Guys and Dolls
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1992
Martha
Miss Adelaide (Understudy)
Agatha (Understudy)
Splendora
[New York]
Reading, 1988
Performer
Les Miserables
[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 1987
Mme. Thénardier

Productions

Love LifeLove Life
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Director
Love LifeLove Life
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Director
The Dance of DeathThe Dance of Death
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Director
The Snow GeeseThe Snow Geese
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Dance Captain

Movies

Anastasia
[ 1997 ] Ensemble and Character Vocals
Cradle Will Rock
[ 1999 ] Maxine Elliot's - Dulce Fox
The Happening
[ 2008 ] Nursery Owner's Wife
Tickling Leo
[ 2009 ] Madeline Pikler
Harvest
[ 2010 ] Anna Monopoli
Main Street
[ 2010 ] Miriam
Dirty Movie
[ 2011 ] Teacher
Archaeology of a Woman
[ 2012 ] Kate
Wanderland
[ 2018 ] Shirley

TV Shows

Almost Family
Diane Doyle

Awards and Nominations


winner
Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Victoria Clark, Kimberly Akimbo

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Victoria Clark, Kimberly Akimbo

Drama League Awards - 2022 - Distinguished Performance Awards

Victoria Clark, Kimberly Akimbo

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Victoria Clark, Kimberly Akimbo

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Victoria Clark, Gigi

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Victoria Clark, Gigi

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Victoria Clark, Cinderella

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Victoria Clark, Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Victoria Clark, Sister Act

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Victoria Clark, Sister Act

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Victoria Clark, Sister Act

Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Victoria Clark, When the Rain Stops Falling


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2005 - Best Leading Actress in a Musical

Victoria Clark, The Light in the Piazza


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Victoria Clark, The Light in the Piazza


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Victoria Clark, The Light in the Piazza


winner
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Victoria Clark, The Light in the Piazza

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Video: In Rehearsals for Encores! LOVE LIFE with Kate Baldwin & Brian Stokes Mitchell Photo
Video: In Rehearsals for Encores! LOVE LIFE with Kate Baldwin & Brian Stokes Mitchell
by Joey Mervis - Mar 19, 2025

Victoria Clark directs Love Life as a part of the 2025 New York City Center Encores! season. Watch in this video as the whole team chats more about the exciting new project and catch a sneak peek of the cast in action!
Photos: In Rehearsal for LOVE LIFE at Encores! Photo
Photos: In Rehearsal for LOVE LIFE at Encores!
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 18, 2025

Step inside the rehearsal room for Love Life at New York City Center Encores! The company invited the press earlier today to capture Kate Baldwin, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and the cast of the Victoria Clark-directed production perform 'I Remember It Well' and 'Women's Club Blues'. Check out photos from inside the big day below!
Video: Watch Kate Baldwin, Brian Stokes Mitchell & More Rehearse For LOVE LIFE at Enc Photo
Video: Watch Kate Baldwin, Brian Stokes Mitchell & More Rehearse For LOVE LIFE at Encores!
by Michael Major - Mar 18, 2025

Step inside the rehearsal room for Love Life at New York City Center Encores! Watch videos of Kate Baldwin, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and the cast of the Victoria Clark-directed production perform 'I Remember It Well' and 'Women's Club Blues.'
Video: LOVE LIFE In Rehearsal At New York City Center Photo
Video: LOVE LIFE In Rehearsal At New York City Center
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2025

Step behind the scenes of Love Life at New York City Center, as Kim Kowalke, President & CEO of the Kurt Weill Foundation, dives into the story behind the iconic 'Love Song' and get an exclusive first listen to the song, performed by John Edwards. Watch the video!
Video: Kate Baldwin Sings 'Mister Right' from LOVE LIFE Photo
Video: Kate Baldwin Sings 'Mister Right' from LOVE LIFE
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 13, 2025

Up next at New York City Center Encores! is Love Life, directed by Tony winner Victoria Clark with Guest Music Director Rob Berman and choreography by Joann Hunter. Watch in this video as Clark explains what audiences can expect from the production and Kate Baldwin sings “Mr. Right.” 
Brian Stokes Mitchell Joins the Cast of LOVE LIFE at City Center Encores! Photo
Brian Stokes Mitchell Joins the Cast of LOVE LIFE at City Center Encores!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2025

Directed by Tony winner Victoria Clark, Love Life has not been seen in New York in over 75 years. Learn more about who is starring in the City Center Encores! production and learn how to purchase tickets.
Comprehensive Guide to Broadway Actors in CBS's Hit Series ELSBETH Photo
Comprehensive Guide to Broadway Actors in CBS's Hit Series ELSBETH
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 24, 2025

With more than twenty episodes having aired so far across its two seasons, BroadwayWorld has put together an exhaustive list of all the Broadway stars we could find who have appeared in CBS' Elsbeth.
A 2024 Broadway Holiday Streaming Guide Photo
A 2024 Broadway Holiday Streaming Guide
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 17, 2024

From Sabrina Carpenter's new Christmas special to musical classics like Albert Finney's Scrooge, find out which holiday streaming titles will bring a Broadway fan some extra joy this year.
Rainn Wilson, Kevin Cahoon, & More Complete URINETOWN Cast at Encores! Photo
Rainn Wilson, Kevin Cahoon, & More Complete URINETOWN Cast at Encores!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2024

NEW YORK CITY CENTER has revealed the complete cast for Encores! Urinetown, playing this February. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets to the production.
Photos: Stars Arrive at DEATH BECOMES HER on Opening Night Photo
Photos: Stars Arrive at DEATH BECOMES HER on Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 24, 2024

Stars came out for the opening of DEATH BECOMES HER at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on Broadway. Check out photos of Kelly Rowland, Tina Knowles, Tina Fey, Brooke Shields, and more as they arrive on the opening night red carpet here!
WONDERFUL TOWN to Replace THE WILD PARTY in 2025 Encores! Series Photo
WONDERFUL TOWN to Replace THE WILD PARTY in 2025 Encores! Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2024

New York City Center has revealed that the final production of the 2025 Encores! Series will be Wonderful Town, replacing the previously announced The Wild Party. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: STRIKE UP THE BAND! at Carnegie Hall Photo
Review: STRIKE UP THE BAND! at Carnegie Hall
by Joanna Barouch - Nov 12, 2024

Musical gems buried in a mind-numbing story
Lottery Announced For THE MERRILY CHAPTERS NYC Presentation Photo
Lottery Announced For THE MERRILY CHAPTERS NYC Presentation
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2024

The Stage Door Foundation and Pam Pariseau have announced a special lottery for live studio audience tickets to a special industry presentation showing how Stephen Sondheim created MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG through the eyes of original Broadway cast member, David Loud.
Josh Groban, Brian Stokes Mitchell  and More Join STARS IN THE HOUSE: VOTE-A-THO Photo
Josh Groban, Brian Stokes Mitchell  and More Join STARS IN THE HOUSE: VOTE-A-THON
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2024

Stars in the House has announced Josh Groban, Neil Patrick Harris, Brian Stokes Mitchell and more for the second annual Election Day Vote-A-Thon.
Review: MasterVoices' STRIKE UP THE BAND at Carnegie Hall Revives a 1920s Gem Photo
Review: MasterVoices' STRIKE UP THE BAND at Carnegie Hall Revives a 1920s Gem
by Rebecca Kaplan - Nov 4, 2024

What MasterVoices does is very special. The lush one-night-only production of STRIKE UP THE BAND on 10/28 revived and revised a Gershwin/Kaufman show with a full orchestra, 145-person chorus, dancers and a star-studded, superb principal cast. MasterVoices’ 2024-25 season continues next year on February 3 and 4 with Blind Injustice.
Photos: WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN Raises Money for the Harris Victory Fund Photo
Photos: WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN Raises Money for the Harris Victory Fund
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 30, 2024

Earlier this week, women of Broadway united for a one-night-only benefit of Carmel Dean’s song cycle Well-Behaved Women. Check out photos from inside the event here!
Exclusive: Carmel Dean’s WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN in Rehearsals Photo
Exclusive: Carmel Dean’s WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN in Rehearsals
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 25, 2024

On Monday, women of Broadway unite for a one-night-only benefit of Carmel Dean’s song cycle Well-Behaved Women, directed by Schele Williams. Watch as we bring you exclusive highlights from inside rehearsals!
Interview: Kelli O'Hara Promises Some Surprises in Concert at Groton Hill Music Cente Photo
Interview: Kelli O'Hara Promises Some Surprises in Concert at Groton Hill Music Center
by R. Scott Reedy - Oct 25, 2024

Kelli O’Hara says there’ll be some surprises in store when she plays Groton Hill Music Center on November 2. 'My music director and pianist, Dan Lipton, and I won’t finalize the set list until we get there. We like to arrive at a venue, get a feel for the space, and then set the list. I always include my favorite pieces, but I might change the order or make additions or subtractions based on the feeling I get.'
Lilli Cooper, Krystina Alabado & More Join WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN Benefit Concert Photo
Lilli Cooper, Krystina Alabado & More Join WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN Benefit Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2024

Krystina Alabado, Klea Blackhurst, Lilli Cooper, Natalie Joy Johnson and Barbara Walsh will join the star-studded company of women participating in a one-night-only benefit of Carmel Dean’s song cycle Well-Behaved Women. Learn how to purchase tickets.
New Legacy Website Announced For Legendary Comic Playwright George S. Kaufman Photo
New Legacy Website Announced For Legendary Comic Playwright George S. Kaufman
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2024

Explore the newly announced legacy website dedicated to George S. Kaufman, offering insights into the life and works of the legendary comic playwright.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Victoria Clark been in?

Victoria Clark has appeared on Broadway in 12 shows.

How many West End shows has Victoria Clark been in?

Victoria Clark has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Victoria Clark been nominated for?

Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo, Distinguished Performance Awards (Drama League Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Gigi, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Gigi, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Cinderella, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Sister Act, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sister Act, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sister Act, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for When the Rain Stops Falling, Best Leading Actress in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Light in the Piazza, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Light in the Piazza, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Light in the Piazza and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Light in the Piazza.

What awards has Victoria Clark won?

Victoria Clark has received several prestigious awards throughout her career. She won Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for her performance in Kimberly Akimbo. Additionally, she earned the title of Best Leading Actress in a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for The Light in the Piazza. Her portrayal in The Light in the Piazza also earned her the Outstanding Actress in a Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Furthermore, she received the award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for the same production, The Light in the Piazza.

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