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Maria Friedman is an English actress and director of stage and screen, best known for her work in musical theatre. She is an Eight-time Olivier Award nominee, winning three. Her first win was for her 1994 one-woman show, By Special Arrangement. She has also twice won Best Actress in a Musical for the original London productions of Passion and Ragtime. She is more recently known for her role as Elaine Peacock in EastEnders. She also made an appearance as the narrator in the 1999 straight to video version of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

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Maria Friedman STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
London Production, 2022

[West End]
West End Revival, 2019
Golde [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 2005
Marian Halcombe

Marian Halcombe

[West End]
Original London Production, 2004
Marian Holcombe

[West End]
London Revival, 2003
Mother

[West End]
Original London Production, 2000
Sukie

[West End]
London Concert, 1997
Fosca

[West End]
Royal National Theatre Production, 1997
Liza Elliott

[West End]
London Revival, 1996
Fosca

[Regional (UK)]
Regional Production, 1992
Mary

[West End]
London Revival, 1990
Marie (Act Two)

Dot (Act One)

[London Fringe]
Original London Production, 1989
Performer

[West End]
London Revival, 1987
Performer

[West End]
Original London Production, 1987
Performer

[West End]
London Revival, 1980
Doris

Maria Friedman Productions

 
[Broadway, 2023]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Director
 
[West End, 2022]
DIRECTOR
 
[West End, 2017] [Replacement]
Director[Replacement]
 
[West End, 2012]
Director

Maria Friedman Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical

Maria Friedman, Merrily We Roll Along

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Direction of a Musical

Maria Friedman, Merrily We Roll Along

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical

Maria Friedman, Merrily We Roll Along

Olivier Awards - 2014 - Best Director

Maria FriedmanMerrily We Roll Along


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2006 - Performance

Maria Friedman, The Woman in White

Olivier Awards - 2005 - Best Actress in a Musical

Maria Friedman, The Woman In White


winner
Olivier Awards - 2004 - Best Actress in a Musical

Maria Friedman, Ragtime

Olivier Awards - 1999 - Best Actress in a Musical

Maria Friedman, Chicago

Olivier Awards - 1998 - Best Actress in a Musical

Maria Friedman, Lady In The Dark


winner
Olivier Awards - 1997 - Best Actress in a Musical

Maria Friedman, Passion


winner
Olivier Awards - 1995 - Best Entertainment

Maria Friedman

Olivier Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical

Maria Friedman, Sunday In The Park With George

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Photos: Prospect Theater Company Presents THE HELLO GIRLS


Prospect Theater Company have released photos from their special sold out concerts of their hit musical The Hello Girls, per-formed in the Terrace Theater at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (2700 F Street, NW) in Washington, DC.

Photos: See Rachel Zegler, Julianne Hough & More at ILLINOISE Gala Celebration


Illinoise is now a four-time Tony nominated musical, and while it officially opened last month, the production waited until Tuesday night to celebrate at the St. James Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos  from the star-studded arrivals here.

Finalists Revealed For The 2024 Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year


The Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year competition – affectionately known as SSSSPOTY – was inaugurated in 2007, and in 2024 returns for its 16th year.

Watch: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Releases 'Opening Doors' Music Video


Watch the music video for Opening Doors from Merrily We Roll Along.

Jeremy Blocker Joins Audible as Head of Live Creative Producing


Jeremy Blocker joins Audible Theater, marking a significant addition to the team. Discover more about this major development in the theater industry.

Broadway Buying Guide: May 6, 2024- See the Tony-Nominated Shows of 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, May 6, 2024.

Photos: Behind the Scenes with the 2024 Tony Nominees


The nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York on Thursday to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out behind the scenes photos of the 2024 nominees below and check out even more of the acting nominees and creative nominees.

Video: Watch Jonathan Groff Talk About His Tony Nomination on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS


Jonathan Groff, who is currently playing the role of Franklin Shepard in the Broadway revival of Merrily We Roll Along, visited Late Night with Seth Meyers on Thursday. This marks his first talk show appearance since receiving a Tony nomination for his performance in the musical. The actor appeared on the show following a day of press interviews saying, 'I cannot stop crying.' Watch the interview now!

Photos: Meet the 2024 Creative Tony Nominees


The nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York yesterday to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out photos of the 2024 creative nominees here.

Video: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Cast Celebrates Tony Nominations During 'It's A Hit!'


Merrily We Roll Along is celebrating its seven Tony Award nominations with a look behind the scenes of a special scene in the musical. Check out the video here!

Breaking Down the 2024 Tony Awards Nominations


Still thinking about the Tony nominations? Us too! Check out some takeaways from yesterday's big announcement.

Broadway Buying Guide: April 29, 2024- New Shows Top the Week


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, April 29, 2024.

2024 Tony Awards Nominations- Live Reactions


The nominations for the 77th Annual Tony Awards were announced this morning by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsberry. Follow us throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions!

2024 Tony Awards Nominations - Show by Show


The nominations are in! Check out how each show fared individually in a full list of nominations by show.

2024 Tony Award Nominations- HELL'S KITCHEN and STEREOPHONIC Lead the Pack!


The 77th Annual Tony Awards nominations were announced this morning by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renee Elise Goldsberry and here they are, celebrating the best of the 2023-24 theatre season. Check out the full list of nominees here!

Have Many Shows this Season Premiered Long Before Broadway?


This time, the reader question was: Have a lot of shows this season had a long time between their first productions and Broadway premieres?

Video: Jonathan Groff Talks MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG on TODAY WITH HODA & JENNA


Jonathan Groff, who is currently playing the role of Franklin Shepard in the Broadway revival of Merrily We Roll Along, visited TODAY with Hoda and Jenna on Monday. In the interview, Groff discussed some of the prominent people who have come to see the show, and how his approach to acting has changed over the years. Watch the video here!

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Awards


Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more.

Photos & Video: See Bening, Stokes Mitchell & More at The Entertainment Community Fund Gala


Check out new photos and videos from the Entertainment Community Fund Gala!

Broadway Buying Guide: April 15, 2024- Last Chance to See DOUBT on Broadway


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, April 15, 2024.

Maria Friedman FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Maria Friedman been in?

Maria Friedman has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Maria Friedman been in?

Maria Friedman has appeared on London's West End in 13 shows.

What was Maria Friedman's first West End show?

Maria Friedman's first West End show was Oklahoma! which opened in 1980

What awards has Maria Friedman been nominated for?

Maria Friedman has been nominated for several awards throughout her career, including Outstanding Direction of a Musical at the Drama League Awards and Drama Desk Awards for "Merrily We Roll Along," Best Director at the Olivier Awards for the same production, Performance at the Theatre World Awards for "The Woman in White," Best Actress in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for "The Woman In White," "Ragtime," "Chicago," "Lady In The Dark," and "Passion," Best Entertainment at the Olivier Awards, and Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for "Sunday In The Park With George."

What awards has Maria Friedman won?

Maria Friedman has won several awards for her performances, including a Theatre World Award for "The Woman in White," Olivier Awards for Best Actress in a Musical for "Ragtime" and "Passion," and a Best Entertainment Olivier Award.

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