Kerry Butler
Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY, USA
Latest News on Kerry Butler:
Josh Groban, Brian Stokes Mitchell And More Join STARS IN THE HOUSE: VOTE-A-THON (Nov 4, 2024)
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Martin Short, Shoshana Bean, and More Join STARS IN THE HOUSE Vote-A-Thon (Nov 1, 2024)
Review: Eric McCormack and Laura Bell Bundy Reunite for OC Cabaret at Segerstrom Arts (Oct 24, 2024)
Josh Groban, Brian Stokes Mitchell And More Join STARS IN THE HOUSE: VOTE-A-THON (Nov 4, 2024)
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Martin Short, Shoshana Bean, and More Join STARS IN THE HOUSE Vote-A-Thon (Nov 1, 2024)
Review: Eric McCormack and Laura Bell Bundy Reunite for OC Cabaret at Segerstrom Arts (Oct 24, 2024)
BIO
Broadway: OCC nomination for playing three roles in Mean Girls, Xanadu (Tony, DL Best Actress nominations), Hairspray (Clarence Derwent Award, DD, OCC nominations), Beauty and the Beast (Dora nomination), Disaster!, Catch Me If You Can (DD nomination), Rock of Ages, Little Shop of Horrors (OCC nomination), Les Misérables, Blood Brothers, The Best Man. Off-Broadway: Bat Boy: The Musical, The Call, Clinton The musical. Television: “30 Rock,” “The Mindy Project,” “Rescue Me,” “Law & Order,” “The Mysteries of Laura,” “White Collar,” “Blue Bloods,” “Gilmore Girls,” and the film The Miseducation of Cameron Post. Her album Faith, Trust and Pixie Dust is available on iTunes.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1993
Miss Jones [Replacement]
Ensemble
Donna Marie [Replacement]
Donna Marie (Understudy)
Productions
Movies
Brooklyn Sonnet
[ 2000 ] Anna Callahan
[ 2000 ] Anna Callahan
Campfire Stories
[ 2001 ] Beatrice
[ 2001 ] Beatrice
Mapplethorpe
[ 2018 ] Holly Solomon
[ 2018 ] Holly Solomon
The Miseducation of Cameron Post
[ 2018 ] Ruth
[ 2018 ] Ruth
Mapplethorpe: The Director's Cut
[ 2020 ] Holly Solomon
[ 2020 ] Holly Solomon
Honor Society
[ 2022 ] Janet Rose
[ 2022 ] Janet Rose
TV Shows
One Life to Live
Claudia Reston
Claudia Reston
Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
Kerry Butler, Mean Girls
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
Kerry Butler, Catch Me if You Can
Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Kerry Butler, Xanadu
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Kerry Butler, Little Shop of Horrors
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical
Kerry Butler, Hairspray
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
Kerry Butler, Hairspray
Videos
Video: Christian Borle Sings 'Chip on My Shoulder' from LEGALLY BLONDE on the Broadway Cruise
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 24, 2024
Video: Dolly Parton Teases the 'Clever' Way Her Broadway Musical Brings Her 'Big Story' to the Stage
by Michael Major - Nov 8, 2023
Video: Kerry Butler Doesn't Want to Say Goodbye to BEETLEJUICE
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Dec 19, 2022
VIDEO: Alex Brightman Gives Curtain Call Speech at the 500th Performance of BEETLEJUICE
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2022
VIDEO: Updated Opening Number and Curtain Call Speech from BEETLEJUICE
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 9, 2022
VIDEO: First Look at New & Returning Cast of BEETLEJUICE in Rehearsal
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2022
VIDEO: Watch Liz Callaway, Norm Lewis & More Tribute Maltby & Shire at Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 5, 2021
Exclusive: Kerry Butler Performs 'Somewhere That's Green' as Part of the Seth Concert Series; Re-Airs Today at 3 PM!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 28, 2020
TV: Kerry Butler, Gavin Lee, and More Gear Up for A VERY BRADY MUSICAL Benefit Reading
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 26, 2020
Broadway Rewind: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Catches on at Bryant Park in 2011
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 20, 2020
VIDEO: Andrea McArdle, Kerry Butler, Christopher Jackson & More Unite to Sing 'Tomorrow'
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 24, 2020
News
Josh Groban, Brian Stokes Mitchell And More Join STARS IN THE HOUSE: VOTE-A-THON
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.
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.
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Martin Short, Shoshana Bean, and More Join STARS IN THE HOUSE Vote-A-Thon
“Stars in the House” will return for its second Election Day Vote-A-Thon with a star-studded lineup joining hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson to talk about their voting experiences and deliver LIVE musical performances.
“Stars in the House” will return for its second Election Day Vote-A-Thon with a star-studded lineup joining hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson to talk about their voting experiences and deliver LIVE musical performances.
Review: Eric McCormack and Laura Bell Bundy Reunite for OC Cabaret at Segerstrom Arts
Eric McCormick and Laura Bell Bundy recently stopped by Segerstrom Center of the Arts to present the OC debut of their cabaret show “A Blonde, A Brunette, and Some Duets: From Primetime to Sondheim,” a fun and cheeky night of silly songs and even sillier stories for a limited three-night engagement at the Samueli Theater in Costa Mesa.
Eric McCormick and Laura Bell Bundy recently stopped by Segerstrom Center of the Arts to present the OC debut of their cabaret show “A Blonde, A Brunette, and Some Duets: From Primetime to Sondheim,” a fun and cheeky night of silly songs and even sillier stories for a limited three-night engagement at the Samueli Theater in Costa Mesa.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 22, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 22, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 22, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Meet the Cast of DEATH BECOMES HER, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
Death Becomes her is coming to Broadway! The new musical begins preview performances tonight, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Meet the cast of Death Becomes Her here!
Death Becomes her is coming to Broadway! The new musical begins preview performances tonight, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Meet the cast of Death Becomes Her here!
Kerry Butler and Santino Fontana Will Lead Industry Reading of THE GRISWOLDS' BROADWAY VACATION
Kerry Butler and Santino Fontana will lead an upcoming industry reading of The Griswolds' Broadway Vacation.
Kerry Butler and Santino Fontana will lead an upcoming industry reading of The Griswolds' Broadway Vacation.
Photos: Kerry Butler, L Morgan Lee & More in FIORELLO! at Classic Stage
Classic Stage Company presented a one-night-only benefit performance of Fiorello!, the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical with a book by six-time Tony Award winner George Abbott and Jerome Weidman. See photos here!
Classic Stage Company presented a one-night-only benefit performance of Fiorello!, the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical with a book by six-time Tony Award winner George Abbott and Jerome Weidman. See photos here!
Interview: Cheyenne Jackson Performs SIGNS OF LIFE at The Hobby Center
I mean, my influences growing up? I went through a phase of everything was jazz! And it had to be old-school jazz! When I was about twelve or thirteen, I went to a yard sale. I found this CD. It was actually a tape. Billie Holiday, Lena Horn, Sarah Vaughn, Ella Fitzgerald. I'd never heard of any of them, and I just poured over it and studied the nuances of their voices.
I mean, my influences growing up? I went through a phase of everything was jazz! And it had to be old-school jazz! When I was about twelve or thirteen, I went to a yard sale. I found this CD. It was actually a tape. Billie Holiday, Lena Horn, Sarah Vaughn, Ella Fitzgerald. I'd never heard of any of them, and I just poured over it and studied the nuances of their voices.
Exclusive: Norbert Leo Butz Talks Theatre and Football Connections for AMERICAN SPORTS STORY
BroadwayWorld sat down with Norbert Leo Butz to discuss how he approached the role of Patriots coach Bill Belichick, finding his humanity, and how the worlds of football and theater are perhaps more similar than people think.
BroadwayWorld sat down with Norbert Leo Butz to discuss how he approached the role of Patriots coach Bill Belichick, finding his humanity, and how the worlds of football and theater are perhaps more similar than people think.
Kerry Butler, L Morgan Lee, and Krysta Rodriguez Join FIORELLO! at Classic Stage Company
Classic Stage Company has revealed the full cast for the one-night-only benefit performance of Fiorello!, the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical with a book by six-time Tony Award winner George Abbott
Classic Stage Company has revealed the full cast for the one-night-only benefit performance of Fiorello!, the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical with a book by six-time Tony Award winner George Abbott
Review: MAMA, I'M A BIG GIRL NOW at The Wallis Annenberg Center for The Performing Arts
In a meticulously scripted and carefully crafted medley of songs, the performers highlighted the highs and lows of their careers, illustrating their individual paths to Hairspray and sharing anecdotes of their vastly different lives since the closing of the show.
In a meticulously scripted and carefully crafted medley of songs, the performers highlighted the highs and lows of their careers, illustrating their individual paths to Hairspray and sharing anecdotes of their vastly different lives since the closing of the show.
Videos You Missed This Week: DEATH BECOMES HER, THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA, and More
Catch up on all the latest from the week ending September 27, 2024 with videos from Forbidden Broadway, Little Shop of Horrors, Death Becomes Her, and more!
Catch up on all the latest from the week ending September 27, 2024 with videos from Forbidden Broadway, Little Shop of Horrors, Death Becomes Her, and more!
What's Opening Off-Broadway in Fall 2024
Check out a full list of what's opening Off-Broadway this fall! Productions will star big names including Neil Patrick Harris, Jane Krakowski, and many more! See what Off-Broadway has to offer and check out BroadwayWorld's complete list.
Check out a full list of what's opening Off-Broadway this fall! Productions will star big names including Neil Patrick Harris, Jane Krakowski, and many more! See what Off-Broadway has to offer and check out BroadwayWorld's complete list.
BEETLEJUICE Musical Song Reaches TikTok Billboard Top 50
Beetlejuice is a hit! A full five years after the release of the Beetlejuice Broadway cast album, one song from the album has reached a new record high, debut at No. 46 on the TikTok Billboard Top 50.
Beetlejuice is a hit! A full five years after the release of the Beetlejuice Broadway cast album, one song from the album has reached a new record high, debut at No. 46 on the TikTok Billboard Top 50.
Video: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for THE ROOMMATE
Two of the greatest actors of our time, Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow, officially returned to the stage last week in The Roommate, by Jen Silverman. In this video, watch as we take you to the red carpet to chat with opening night guests including Mandy Gonzalez, Kathy Najimy, Bridgett Everett, Laura Bell Bundy, Kerry Butler, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and more!
Two of the greatest actors of our time, Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow, officially returned to the stage last week in The Roommate, by Jen Silverman. In this video, watch as we take you to the red carpet to chat with opening night guests including Mandy Gonzalez, Kathy Najimy, Bridgett Everett, Laura Bell Bundy, Kerry Butler, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and more!
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night of THE ROOMMATE
Just last week, Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone took their opening night bows in Jen Silverman’s The Roommate, which is now running at the Booth Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals here!
Just last week, Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone took their opening night bows in Jen Silverman’s The Roommate, which is now running at the Booth Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals here!
Interview: From Beauty Pageants to HAIRSPRAY to Woxen of Tomorrow - Laura Bell Bundy's A BIG GIRL NOW
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of HAIRSPRAY, the original Tracy, Penny, and Amber - Marissa Jaret Winokur, Kerry Butler and Laura Bell Bundy - reunite for Mama I’m a Big Girl Now at The Wallis September 26, 2024. Got a chance to ask a few queries of Laura.
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of HAIRSPRAY, the original Tracy, Penny, and Amber - Marissa Jaret Winokur, Kerry Butler and Laura Bell Bundy - reunite for Mama I’m a Big Girl Now at The Wallis September 26, 2024. Got a chance to ask a few queries of Laura.
How You Know These Broadway Stars in FX's AMERICAN SPORTS STORY: AARON HERNANDEZ
Who says Broadway and sports don't mix? FX is about to drop a new limited series following the real-life story of football star Aaron Hernandez starring a slew of Broadway actors.
Who says Broadway and sports don't mix? FX is about to drop a new limited series following the real-life story of football star Aaron Hernandez starring a slew of Broadway actors.
Broadway Buying Guide: September 16, 2024- HAMILTON, CHICAGO & WICKED Are on Top
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, September 16, 2024.
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, September 16, 2024.
Photo Exclusive: MAMA, I'M A BIG GIRL NOW Reunites HAIRSPRAY Stars Marisa Jaret-Winokur, Kerry Butler and Laura Bell Bundy
From Broadway Babies to Broadway – Mama, I'm A Big Girl Now reunites for the first time ever the original Tracy, Penny, and Amber at the Bram Goldsmith Theater at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts for a single night on Thursday, September 26 at 7:00pm & 9:30pm. BroadwayWorld stopped by with the star-studded cast to was on hand to snap some photos of the trio of original Hairspray stars before the big show!
From Broadway Babies to Broadway – Mama, I'm A Big Girl Now reunites for the first time ever the original Tracy, Penny, and Amber at the Bram Goldsmith Theater at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts for a single night on Thursday, September 26 at 7:00pm & 9:30pm. BroadwayWorld stopped by with the star-studded cast to was on hand to snap some photos of the trio of original Hairspray stars before the big show!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Kerry Butler been in?
Kerry Butler has appeared on Broadway in 13 shows.
How many West End shows has Kerry Butler been in?
Kerry Butler has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Kerry Butler been nominated for?
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mean Girls, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Catch Me if You Can, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Xanadu, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Little Shop of Horrors , Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hairspray and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hairspray .
What awards has Kerry Butler won?
Kerry Butler has won the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for her performance in Hairspray.
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