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Birthday Candles Broadway Original Cast


Birthday Candles Broadway

Debra Messing (Will & Grace) returns to the stage as Ernestine Ashworth, who spends her 17th birthday agonizing over her insignificance in the universe. Soon enough, it’s her 18th birthday. Even sooner, her 41st. Her 70th. Her 101st. Five generations, dozens of goldfish, an infinity of dreams, one cake baked over more...

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Andre Braugher, renowned for his Emmy-winning performances in "Homicide: Life on the Street" and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," brought his extensive acting prowess to the stage in "Birthday Candles," adding another distinguished role to his impressive career in television and film. more...

Crystal Finn made her Broadway debut in Noah Haidle’s *Birthday Candles*, for which she won a Theatre World Award. more...

Susannah Flood, known for her diverse roles in television and theater, made her Broadway debut in 2016 in The Roundabout Theatre's revival of The Cherry Orchard, sharing the stage with Diane Lane and Joel Grey. more...

Debra Messing, known for her acclaimed role as Grace Adler on "Will & Grace," brought her extensive experience and talent to the stage in "Birthday Candles." more...

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Awards and Nominations


2022 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Actress in a Play: Debra Messing was nominated but did not win.

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