Carmen Cusack
{{short description|American actress}}
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| name = Carmen Cusack
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1971|04|25}}
| birth_place = Denver, Colorado, U.S.
| education = University of North Texas
| occupation = {{hlist|Actress|singer}}
| spouse = {{marriage|Paul Telfer|2012}}
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Carmen Cusack (born April 25, 1971) is an American musical theater actress and singer. She is known for playing Elphaba in the Chicago, North American Tour, and Melbourne productions of the musical Wicked and for originating the roles of Alice Murphy and Clare Boothe Luce in the Broadway musicals Bright Star and Flying Over Sunset, respectively.
Her performance in Bright Star, which was her Broadway debut, was highly praised and earned her a Tony Award nomination and a 2016 Theatre World Award. She received a second Tony Award nomination for her performance in Flying Over Sunset.
Early life
Cusack attended the University of North Texas{{Cite web|last=DeLeón|first=Jessica|date=2016-09-30|title=Alumna Makes Her Mark on Broadway|url=https://northtexan.unt.edu/issues/2016-fall/alumna-makes-her-mark-broadway|url-status=live|access-date=2021-06-06|website=UNT North Texan|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202133541/https://northtexan.unt.edu/issues/2016-fall/alumna-makes-her-mark-broadway |archive-date=2020-12-02 }} and graduated with a performing arts degree. She trained in opera, ballet, jazz and tap.{{cite web|title=Carmen Cusack Bio|url=http://carmencusack.com/biography.pdf|url-status=dead|website=carmencusack.com|accessdate=2009-10-03|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110201140604/http://carmencusack.com/biography.pdf|archivedate=2011-02-01}} Cusack is married to Scottish actor Paul Telfer.{{Cite web|last=Spaner|first=Whitney|date=2016-05-08|title=Meet the Man Who Stopped Carmen Cusack From Giving Up Theatre|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/meet-the-man-who-stopped-carmen-cusack-from-giving-up-theatre|url-status=live|website=Playbill|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160509103133/http://www.playbill.com/article/meet-the-man-who-stopped-carmen-cusack-from-giving-up-theatre |archive-date=2016-05-09 }}
After completing her degree, Cusack accepted a job on the MS Queen Elizabeth 2, which changed the course of her career. In Manchester, England, she had her breakthrough role as Christine Daae in The Phantom of the Opera. Soon after this, she made her West End debut as Fantine in Les Misérables.{{Cite web|last=Millward|first=Tom|date=2016-06-02|title=Interview with Bright Star's Carmen Cusack|url=https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/news-features/interviews/interview-with-bright-stars-carmen-cusack|url-status=live|website=New York Theatre Guide|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200920171635/https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/news-features/interviews/interview-with-bright-stars-carmen-cusack |archive-date=2020-09-20 }}
She also appeared in the original West End productions of The Secret Garden and Personals.
Career
=''Wicked''=
Cusack returned to America, and on December 12, 2006, joined the Chicago production of Wicked as the standby for the lead role of Elphaba. Impressed with her portrayal of the character, the producers asked her to star in the lead role on the show's first national tour, beginning in November 2007.{{Cite web|last=Gans|first=Andrew|date=2007-11-12|title=Wicked Tour Has New Leading Witches|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/wicked-tour-has-new-leading-witches-com-145331|url-status=live|website=Playbill|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305153248/http://www.playbill.com/article/wicked-tour-has-new-leading-witches-com-145331 |archive-date=2016-03-05 }} Her role as standby was taken over by Jennifer DiNoia.
Cusack began performances on tour, replacing Victoria Matlock, on November 6, 2007. She starred alongside Katie Rose Clarke as Glinda. After spending one year on tour, she left on November 2, 2008, and was replaced by Donna Vivino, who had been her standby.[https://playbill.com/article/wicked-tour-welcomes-new-elphaba-donna-vivino-nov-5-com-154904 "Wicked Tour Welcomes New Elphaba, Donna Vivino, Nov. 5"], Playbill.com; accessed May 11, 2022.
Cusack was next seen in the Melbourne, Australia production, as the temporary standby for Elphaba. Amanda Harrison had taken a break from the show due to illness, and the standby, Jemma Rix, had been given the lead role. Cusack was with the company from June 10 to July 10, 2009. She exited the company to begin rehearsals for South Pacific.
=Other roles=
In 2009, Cusack played Nellie Forbush in the first national tour of South Pacific. Based on the 2008 Broadway revival, performances began September 18, 2009 in San Francisco.{{Cite web|last=Varley|first=Eddie|date=2009-07-23|title=Rod Gilfry And Carmen Cusack Will Lead 'SOUTH PACIFIC' Tour, Launches At The Golden Gate Theatre In SF 9/18|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Rod-Gilfry-And-Carmen-Cusack-Will-Lead-SOUTH-PACIFIC-Tour-Launches-At-The-Golden-Gate-Theatre-918-20090723|url-status=live|website=BroadwayWorld|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121021063251/http://broadwayworld.com/article/Rod-Gilfry-And-Carmen-Cusack-Will-Lead-SOUTH-PACIFIC-Tour-Launches-At-The-Golden-Gate-Theatre-918-20090723 |archive-date=2012-10-21 }} For this role Cusack was nominated for the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Non Resident Production.{{Cite web|title=Carmen Cusack Biography|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/bio/Carmen-Cusack/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-06-06|website=BroadwayWorld|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160527091349/http://www.broadwayworld.com:80/people/bio/Carmen-Cusack |archive-date=2016-05-27 }}{{Cite web|last=Jones|first=Kenneth|date=2011-02-28|title=Gavin Lee, Arena's Oklahoma!, Signature's Sycamore Trees, Phylicia Rashad Are Helen Hayes Nominees in DC|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/gavin-lee-arenas-oklahoma-signatures-sycamore-trees-phylicia-rashad-are-helen-hayes-nominees-in-dc-com-176568|url-status=live|access-date=2021-06-06|website=Playbill|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606190127/https://www.playbill.com/article/gavin-lee-arenas-oklahoma-signatures-sycamore-trees-phylicia-rashad-are-helen-hayes-nominees-in-dc-com-176568 |archive-date=2021-06-06 }}
In 2012, she played the role of Miss Gardner in the Off-Broadway revival of Carrie: The Musical, which began performances at the Lucille Lortel Theatre on January 31, 2012. Carrie played a limited run until April 8, 2012.{{Cite web|last=Hetrick|first=Adam|date=2011-11-21|title=MCC Theater Announces Complete Cast for Revamped Revival of Carrie|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/mcc-theater-announces-complete-cast-for-revamped-revival-of-carrie-com-184765|access-date=2021-06-06|website=Playbill}}{{Cite web|last=Hetrick|first=Adam|date=2012-03-23|title=Carrie Dies Sooner Than Expected; Revival to Close April 8 Off-Broadway|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/carrie-dies-sooner-than-expected-revival-to-close-april-8-off-broadway-com-188747|url-status=live|access-date=2021-06-06|website=Playbill|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171022053523/http://www.playbill.com:80/article/carrie-dies-sooner-than-expected-revival-to-close-april-8-off-broadway-com-188747 |archive-date=2017-10-22 }}
In 2013, Cusack played the role of Mother in the Milwaukee Repertory Theater's critically acclaimed production of Ragtime.{{Cite web|last=Fischer|first=Mike|date=2013-09-22|title=Milwaukee Rep's soaring 'Ragtime' makes sweet music|url=http://www.jsonline.com/entertainment/arts/milwaukee-reps-soaring-ragtime-makes-sweet-music-b99101468z1-224782192.html|url-status=live|website=Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130925050625/http://www.jsonline.com:80/entertainment/arts/milwaukee-reps-soaring-ragtime-makes-sweet-music-b99101468z1-224782192.html |archive-date=2013-09-25 }}
Cusack appeared as Dot/Marie in the Chicago Shakespeare Theater production of Sunday in the Park with George from September 26 to November 4, 2012, opposite Jason Danieley.{{Cite web|last=Denette|first=Kelsey|date=2012-08-08|title=Jason Danieley, Carmen Cusack to Lead Chicago Shakespeare Theater's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Jason-Danieley-Carmen-Cusack-to-Lead-Chicago-Shakespeare-Theaters-SUNDAY-IN-THE-PARK-WITH-GEORGE-20120808|url-status=live|website=BroadwayWorld|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120811111249/http://broadwayworld.com:80/article/Jason-Danieley-Carmen-Cusack-to-Lead-Chicago-Shakespeare-Theaters-SUNDAY-IN-THE-PARK-WITH-GEORGE-20120808 |archive-date=2012-08-11 }}{{Cite web|date=2012-09-17|title=Photos: Jason Danieley, Carmen Cusack and CST's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Perform at Art Institute of Chicago!|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-Jason-Danieley-Carmen-Cusack-and-CSTs-SUNDAY-IN-THE-PARK-WITH-GEORGE-Perform-at-Art-Institute-of-Chicago-20120917|url-status=live|website=BroadwayWorld|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120919200835/http://broadwayworld.com:80/article/Photo-Flash-Jason-Danieley-Carmen-Cusack-and-CSTs-SUNDAY-IN-THE-PARK-WITH-GEORGE-Perform-at-Art-Institute-of-Chicago-20120917 |archive-date=2012-09-19 }}
Cusack appeared as Annie in the production of the new musical First Wives Club, based on the film of the same name, beginning in February 2015.{{Cite web|last=Houlihan|first=Mary|date=2015-02-19|title=First Wives Club Musical Attacks 'Dumb Girl Culture' With Motown Hits|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/first-wives-club-musical-attacks-dumb-girl-culture-with-motown-hits-com-342045|url-status=live|website=Playbill|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305082948/http://www.playbill.com/article/first-wives-club-musical-attacks-dumb-girl-culture-with-motown-hits-com-342045 |archive-date=2016-03-05 }} The musical played at the Oriental Theatre in Chicago, Illinois, through the end of March 2015.{{Cite web|date=2015-03-11|title=Broadway-Bound THE FIRST WIVES CLUB, Starring Carmen Cusack, Faith Prince and Christine Sherrill, Opens Tonight in Chicago|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Broadway-Bound-THE-FIRST-WIVES-CLUB-Starring-Carmen-Cusack-Faith-Prince-and-Christine-Sherrill-Opens-Tonight-in-Chicago-20150311|url-status=live|access-date=2021-06-06|website=BroadwayWorld|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150315055339/http://www.broadwayworld.com:80/article/Broadway-Bound-THE-FIRST-WIVES-CLUB-Starring-Carmen-Cusack-Faith-Prince-and-Christine-Sherrill-Opens-Tonight-in-Chicago-20150311 |archive-date=2015-03-15 }}
Cusack portrayed Clare Boothe Luce in the new musical Flying Over Sunset, directed by James Lapine.{{cite news|last1=Paulson|first1=Michael|date=August 20, 2019|title=Tripping on Broadway: A New Musical Explores LSD Use by Cary Grant and More|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/20/theater/broadway-flying-over-sunset-lapine-cusack.html|accessdate=August 20, 2019}} The production, which was originally planned to open in March 2020, was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and rescheduled to begin previews in November 2021 at Lincoln Center Theater's Vivian Beaumont Theater.{{Cite web|last=Gans|first=Andrew|date=2021-05-12|title=Lincoln Center Theater's Flying Over Sunset Will Open This Fall; Intimate Apparel Sets 2022 Dates|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/lincoln-center-theaters-flying-over-sunset-will-open-this-fall-intimate-apparel-sets-2022-dates|url-status=live|access-date=2021-06-06|website=Playbill|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513140318/https://www.playbill.com/article/lincoln-center-theaters-flying-over-sunset-will-open-this-fall-intimate-apparel-sets-2022-dates |archive-date=2021-05-13 }} The production opened on December 13, 2021 and closed on January 16, 2022.{{Cite web|date=2021-12-14|title=Photos: FLYING OVER SUNSET Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photos-FLYING-OVER-SUNSET-Celebrates-Opening-Night-on-Broadway-20211214|url-status=live|website=BroadwayWorld|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211214175217/https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photos-FLYING-OVER-SUNSET-Celebrates-Opening-Night-on-Broadway-20211214 |archive-date=2021-12-14 }}{{Cite web|date=2022-01-05|title=FLYING OVER SUNSET to End Broadway Run Early; Final Performance January 16|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/FLYING-OVER-SUNSET-to-End-Broadway-Run-Early-Final-Performance-January-16-20220104|url-status=live|access-date=2022-01-06|website=BroadwayWorld|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220104235900/https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/FLYING-OVER-SUNSET-to-End-Broadway-Run-Early-Final-Performance-January-16-20220104 |archive-date=2022-01-04 }} Cuscack's performance earned her a second nomination for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical.{{Cite web|last=Lang|first=Brent|date=2022-05-09|title=Tony Awards 2022: 'A Strange Loop,' 'MJ,' 'Paradise Square' Dominate Nominations|url=https://variety.com/2022/theater/news/2022-tony-nominations-list-nominees-1235261584/|website=Variety}}
In July 2022, Cusack starred as Mrs. Lovett in The Muny production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.{{Cite web|last=Henry|first=Alan|date=2022-04-21|title=Ben Davis, Carmen Cusack, & Robert Cuccioli Will Lead SWEENEY TODD At The Muny|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Ben-Davis-Carmen-Cusack-Robert-Cuccioli-Will-Lead-SWEENEY-TODD-At-The-Muny-20220421|website=Broadway World}}
=''Bright Star''=
Cusack originated the role of Alice Murphy in the new musical Bright Star, written and composed by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. She has been with the show since its workshop in July 2013 at the Powerhouse Theatre at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York.{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/01/theater/carmen-cusack-puts-her-pain-and-her-joy-into-a-leading-broadway-role.html|title=Carmen Cusack Puts 'Her Pain and Her Joy' Into a Leading Broadway Role|last=Pogrebin|first=Robin|date=2016-04-27|newspaper=The New York Times|issn=0362-4331|access-date=2016-05-03}} Cusack performed in the show's world premiere at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego in September 2014. She continued her role during its tryout run in Washington, D.C., from December 2015 to January 2016.
Cusack made her Broadway debut in Bright Star, which opened on March 24, 2016.{{Cite web|date=2015-10-20|title=Breaking News: Carmen Cusack to Make Broadway Debut in Steve Martin & Edie Brickell's BRIGHT STAR; Dates Set!|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-News-Carmen-Cusack-to-Make-Broadway-Debut-in-Steve-Martin-Edie-Brickells-BRIGHT-STAR-Dates-Set-20151020|url-status=live|access-date=2015-10-21|website=BroadwayWorld|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151022143856/http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-News-Carmen-Cusack-to-Make-Broadway-Debut-in-Steve-Martin-Edie-Brickells-BRIGHT-STAR-Dates-Set-20151020 |archive-date=2015-10-22 }} For her performance, Cusack won a Theatre World Award.{{Cite web|last=Gans|first=Andrew|date=2016-05-02|title=Theatre World Awards Announce 2016 Winners|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/theatre-world-award-winners-announced|url-status=live|access-date=2016-05-03|website=Playbill|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160503110316/http://www.playbill.com/article/theatre-world-award-winners-announced |archive-date=2016-05-03 }} She also received nominations for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical,{{Cite web|date=2016-05-03|title=2016 Tony Awards Nominations - HAMILTON Breaks Record with 16! And the Nominees Are...|url=http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/2016-Tony-Awards-Nominations-And-the-Nominees-Are-20160503|url-status=live|access-date=2016-05-03|website=BroadwayWorld.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160504120311/http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/2016-Tony-Awards-Nominations-And-the-Nominees-Are-20160503 |archive-date=2016-05-04 }} the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Actress in a Musical,{{Cite web|last=Viagas|first=Robert|date=2016-04-19|title=2016 Outer Critics Circle Nominees Announced|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/2016-outer-critics-circle-nominees-announced-com-347165|url-status=live|website=Playbill|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160420131832/http://www.playbill.com/article/2016-outer-critics-circle-nominees-announced-com-347165 |archive-date=2016-04-20 }} the Drama League Award for Distinguished Performance,{{Cite web|last=Rosky|first=Nicole|date=2016-04-20|title=SHE LOVES ME, HAMILTON, THE CRUCIBLE & More Earn 2016 Drama League Nominations; Check Out the Full List!|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/SHE-LOVES-ME-HAMILTON-THE-CRUCIBLE-More-Earn-2016-Drama-League-Nominations-Check-Out-the-Full-List-20160420|url-status=live|website=BroadwayWorld|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160421013346/http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/SHE-LOVES-ME-HAMILTON-THE-CRUCIBLE-More-Earn-2016-Drama-League-Nominations-Check-Out-the-Full-List-20160420 |archive-date=2016-04-21 }} and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical.{{Cite web|date=2016-04-28|title=The 2016 Drama Desk Nominations- SHE LOVES ME, AMERICAN PSYCHO & BRIGHT STAR Lead!|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/The-2016-Drama-Desk-Nominations--SHE-LOVES-ME-AMERICAN-PSYCHO-Bright-Star-Lead-20160428|url-status=live|website=BroadwayWorld|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160429142835/http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/The-2016-Drama-Desk-Nominations--SHE-LOVES-ME-AMERICAN-PSYCHO-Bright-Star-Lead-20160428 |archive-date=2016-04-29 }} Cusack reprised the role of Alice during the musical's North American tour stops in Los Angeles,{{Cite web|date=2017-07-24|title=Carmen Cusack to Return for BRIGHT STAR at the Ahmanson This Fall|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Carmen-Cusack-to-Return-for-BRIGHT-STAR-at-the-Ahmanson-This-Fall-20170724|url-status=live|website=BroadwayWorld|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171005152228/https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Carmen-Cusack-to-Return-for-BRIGHT-STAR-at-the-Ahmanson-This-Fall-20170724 |archive-date=2017-10-05 }} San Francisco,{{Cite web|date=2017-09-14|title=Carmen Cusack to Reprise Role in BRIGHT STAR at the Curran|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Carmen-Cusack-to-Reprise-Role-in-BRIGHT-STAR-at-the-Curran-20170914|url-status=live|website=BroadwayWorld|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171005101504/https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Carmen-Cusack-to-Reprise-Role-in-BRIGHT-STAR-at-the-Curran-20170914 |archive-date=2017-10-05 }} and Salt Lake City.{{Cite web|last=McPhee|first=Ryan|date=2017-11-07|title=Why Carmen Cusack Ultimately Decided to Reprise Her Bright Star Role|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/carmen-cusacks-bright-star-story-continues-on-the-road-and-it-feels-like-her-favorite-comfy-jeans|url-status=live|website=Playbill|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107112028/http://www.playbill.com/article/carmen-cusacks-bright-star-story-continues-on-the-road-and-it-feels-like-her-favorite-comfy-jeans |archive-date=2017-11-07 }}
=Film and television=
In 2018, Cusack appeared as Sabrina in James Ponsoldt's critically acclaimed Facebook Watch dramedy Sorry for Your Loss and was cast opposite Tom Hanks in Marielle Heller's Fred Rogers biopic A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.{{Cite web|last=Gans|first=Andrew|date=2018-10-26|title=Tony Nominee Carmen Cusack Lands Role Opposite Tom Hanks in Fred Rogers Film|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/tony-nominee-carmen-cusack-lands-role-opposite-tom-hanks-in-fred-rogers-film|url-status=live|website=Playbill|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181028142952/http://www.playbill.com:80/article/tony-nominee-carmen-cusack-lands-role-opposite-tom-hanks-in-fred-rogers-film |archive-date=2018-10-28 }} In 2019, Cusack was cast as a series regular on NBC's Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist.{{Cite web|last=Petski|first=Denise|date=2019-03-22|title='Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist' Casts Carmen Cusack; Elizabeth Cappuccino Joins 'neXT'|url=https://deadline.com/2019/03/zoeys-extraordinary-playlist-casts-carmen-cusack-elizabeth-cappuccino-next-1202580591/|url-status=live|website=Deadline|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190322231641/https://deadline.com/2019/03/zoeys-extraordinary-playlist-casts-carmen-cusack-elizabeth-cappuccino-next-1202580591/ |archive-date=2019-03-22 }} On August 27, 2019, it was announced that Lauren Graham had replaced Cusack on the show in the role of Joan.{{cite web|last1=Ausiello|first1=Michael|date=27 August 2019|title=Gilmore Girls Vet Lauren Graham Sets Extraordinary TV Return at NBC|url=https://tvline.com/2019/08/27/lauren-graham-zoeys-extraordinary-playlist-cast-nbc/|url-status=live|website=TVLine|publisher=|accessdate=27 Aug 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190827154206/https://tvline.com/2019/08/27/lauren-graham-zoeys-extraordinary-playlist-cast-nbc/ |archive-date=2019-08-27 }}
Selected Stage credits
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!Year !Title !Role !Notes |
| 1994
| Christine Daae | National Tour, West End Production |
| 1995
| Fantine | UK National Tour and West End Production |
| 2000
| Kim | Apollo Theatre, West End Production |
| 2001
| Rose | Aldwych Theatre, West End Production |
| 2005
| Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens | Chesty Prospects | West End Production |
| 2006-07
| rowspan=2|Wicked | Elphaba (standby) | Regional, Chicago Production |
| 2007-08
| Elphaba | US National Tour, Emerald City |
| 2009-11
| Nellie Forbush | US National Tour |
| rowspan=2|2012
| Carrie | Lynn Gardner | Lucille Lortel Theatre, MCC Theatre, Off-Broadway |
| Sunday in the Park with George
| Dot/Marie | Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Regional |
| 2013
| Mother |
| 2014
| Alice Murphy |
| rowspan=2|2015
|Annie |Regional, Chicago |
| rowspan=2|Bright Star
|rowspan=2| Alice Murphy |Kennedy Center, Regional |
| rowspan=2|2016
|Cort Theater, Broadway |
| Sunday in the Park with George
| Yvonne/Naomi | New York City Center, Encores! Concert |
| 2017
| Alice Murphy | US National Tour |
| 2019
| Mrs. Sally Adams | New York City Center, Encores! Production |
| 2021
| Vivian Beaumont Theatre, Broadway |
| 2022
| Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street | Mrs. Lovett | The Muny, St. Louis |
Awards and nominations
References
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External links
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- {{Official website|http://carmencusack.com/}}
- {{IMDb name|7912529}}
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Category:American musical theatre actresses
Category:Actresses from Denver
Category:University of North Texas College of Music alumni
Category:21st-century American actresses
Category:21st-century American singers