Carrie Manolakos

Manolakos grew up in Syracuse, New York and attended Manlius Pebble Hill School. At age 10, she began participating in the community theater at Syracuse Stage.{{cite news |last1=Stewart |first1=Savannah |title=From Broadway to Carnegie Hall, Carrie Manolakos never forgets her Syracuse roots |url=https://dailyorange.com/2023/12/syracuse-carrie-manolakos/ |access-date=6 December 2023 |work=The Daily Orange |date=6 December 2023}} Manolakos attended the Tisch School of the Arts at NYU.

Manolakos performed in the ensemble of the Mamma Mia! tour for six months before being promoted to the role of Sophie. Shortly after that, she was invited to join the Broadway company, replacing Carey Anderson. She gave her first performance on June 4, 2008.{{Cite web|url=https://www.broadway.com/buzz/97385/carrie-manolakos-to-play-sophie-in-broadway-company-of-mamma-mia/|title=Carrie Manolakos to Play Sophie in Broadway Company of Mamma Mia!|website=Broadway.com|language=en|access-date=May 9, 2019}} She appeared in “Spare Some Change: NYC Artists for Barack Obama” directed by Ryan Mekenian in 2008 alongside Shaina Taub, Seth Rudetsky, Joe Iconis, Lindsay Mendez, & Celia Keenan-Bolger. {{cite web|url= https://playbill.com/article/white-brier-rudetsky-ralston-and-more-will-be-part-of-obama-fundraiser-spare-some-change-com-151799 |title=White, Brier, Rudetsky, Ralston, and More Will Be Part of Obama Fundraiser Spare Some Change|website=Playbill|accessdate=March 17, 2025}} It was announced on February 9, 2009, that Manolakos would be joining the second national tour of Wicked as the standby for Elphaba. On June 25, 2010, Manolakos performed at the Yale Institute for Music Theatre Workshops as Athena in The Daughters, a musical which follows the three daughters of Zeus as they embark on separate and intersecting journeys of self-discovery.{{Cite web|url=https://www.theatermania.com/connecticut-theater/news/aisha-de-haas-francis-jue-jo-lampert-et-al-set-for_27960.html|title=Aisha de Haas, Francis Jue, Jo Lampert, et al. Set for Yale Institute for Music Theatre Workshops {{!}} TheaterMania|website=www.theatermania.com|language=en-US|access-date=May 9, 2019}} Manolakos performed in a concert celebrating Alanis Morissette on September 1, 2010.{{Cite web|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/will-blum-morgan-james-carrie-manolakos-and-victoria-matlock-to-sing-alanis-morissette-tunes-com-171354|title=Will Blum, Morgan James, Carrie Manolakos and Victoria Matlock to Sing Alanis Morissette Tunes|last=Gans|first=Andrew|date=September 1, 2010|website=Playbill|language=en|access-date=May 9, 2019}} On November 1, 2010, Manolakos joined Peter Lerman for his debut concert at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, featuring tunes from his original songbook.{{Cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Coverage-Lerman-Makes-New-York-Concert-Debut-at-the-Beachman-20101102|title=Photo Coverage: Lerman Makes New York Concert Debut at the Beachman|last=Garcia|first=Kevin Thomas|website=BroadwayWorld.com|language=en|access-date=May 9, 2019}} It was announced on December 3, 2010, that Manolakos would be involved in a concert featuring the music from the musical Jawbreaker. The concert took place on December 12, 2010.{{Cite web|url=https://www.theatermania.com/new-york-city-theater/news/shoshana-bean-deborah-s-craig-jenna-leigh-green-tr_32186.html|title=Shoshana Bean, Deborah S. Craig, Jenna Leigh Green, Tracie Thoms et al. Set for Jawbreaker Concert {{!}} TheaterMania|website=www.theatermania.com|language=en-US|access-date=May 9, 2019}} Manolakos took part in a concert at Joe's Pub on March 27, 2011, celebrating the release of Joey Contreras debut album, Love Me, Love Me Not.{{Cite web|url=https://www.theatermania.com/new-york-city-theater/news/lea-delaria-randy-harrison-morgan-karr-lindsay-men_35203.html|title=Lea DeLaria, Randy Harrison, Morgan Karr, Lindsay Mendez, Kelli O'Hara, et al. Set for Upcoming Joe's Pub Events {{!}} TheaterMania|website=www.theatermania.com|language=en-US|access-date=May 9, 2019}} Manolakos appeared as Night Terrors in at the La Jolla Playhouse production of Sleeping Beauty Wakes from July 19 through August 21, 2011.{{Cite web|url=https://www.theatermania.com/san-diego-theater/news/carrie-manolakos-bryce-ryness-bob-stillman-aspen-v_37689.html|title=Carrie Manolakos, Bryce Ryness, Bob Stillman, Aspen Vincent et al. Set for La Jolla Playhouse's Sleeping Beauty Wakes {{!}} TheaterMania|website=www.theatermania.com|language=en-US|access-date=May 9, 2019}} On September 7, 2011, it was announced that Manolakos would be starring as Katie in the rock musical Chix 6 at the Queens Theatre from September 27 to October 30, 2011.{{Cite web|url=https://www.theatermania.com/new-york-city-theater/news/celina-carvajal-danielle-lee-greaves-carrie-manola_40537.html|title=Celina Carvajal, Danielle Lee Greaves, Carrie Manolakos et al. Set for Chix 6 {{!}} TheaterMania|website=www.theatermania.com|language=en-US|access-date=May 9, 2019}}

Manolakos starred as Marianne Reilly in the first run of Seth Rudetsky's Disaster! at Triad Theatre, now renamed Stage 72, on January 22 through March 25, 2012.{{cite web | url=http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Seth-Rudetskys-DISASTER-Extends-Through-March-25-Annie-Golden-Felicia-Finley-Join-Cast-20120228#.UwEf2EJdVxt | title=Seth Rudetsky's DISASTER Extends Through March 25; Annie Golden & Felicia Finley Join Cast | publisher=Broadway World | date=February 28, 2012 | accessdate=February 10, 2014}} On February 27, 2012, Manolakos took part in Broadway Remembers Whitney Houston at Joe's Pub, a tribute concert for the late singer.{{Cite web|url=https://www.broadway.com/buzz/160127/caissie-levy-chester-gregory-more-set-for-broadway-remembers-whitney-houston-at-joes-pub/|title=Caissie Levy, Chester Gregory & More Set For Broadway Remembers Whitney Houston at Joe's Pub|website=Broadway.com|language=en|access-date=May 9, 2019}} Manolakos performed at Broadway Rhythm and Booze alongside Uzo Aduba on March 26, 2012.{{Cite web|url=https://www.theatermania.com/new-york-city-theater/news/uzo-aduba-nkrumah-gatling-carrie-manolakos-set-for_53042.html|title=Uzo Aduba, Nkrumah Gatling, Carrie Manolakos Set for Broadway Rhythm and Booze {{!}} TheaterMania|website=www.theatermania.com|language=en-US|access-date=May 9, 2019}} Manolakos released her debut album, Echo, on April 2, 2012, produced by Dominick Amendum and Justin Goldner. The album debuted in the top 100 of the iTunes pop charts. On April 23, 2012, Manolakos became an internet sensation when her cover of "Creep" by Radiohead went viral. It was picked up by Huffington Post, The Daily Beast, The New Yorker, and Gawker, under the title "Eargasm."[http://now.msn.com/entertainment/0421-creep-cover.aspx Broadway star's Radiohead cover will blow you away] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120425002046/http://now.msn.com/entertainment/0421-creep-cover.aspx |date=April 25, 2012 }}, msn.com, April 22, 2012{{Cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/23/radiohead-creep-cover_n_1445640.html|title=Ex-Broadway Singer Does Radiohead's 'Creep' Right|last=Andres Jauregui|date=April 23, 2012|website=HuffPost|language=en|access-date=May 9, 2019}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/04/23/7-awesome-creep-covers-carrie-manolakos-scala-kolacny-ingrid-michaelson-more-video|title=7 Awesome 'Creep' Covers: Carrie Manolakos, Scala & Kolacny, Ingrid Michaelson & More (Video)|last=Video|first=The Daily Beast|date=April 23, 2012|access-date=May 9, 2019|language=en}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/a-rehabilitated-creep|title=A Rehabilitated "Creep"|last=DenHoed|first=Andrea|magazine=The New Yorker|date=April 23, 2012|access-date=May 9, 2019|language=en|issn=0028-792X}} Manolakos took part in Broadway Sings Adele on April 30, 2012. She performed Someone Like You.{{Cite web|url=https://www.theatermania.com/new-york-city-theater/news/matt-doyle-morgan-james-christina-sajous-set-for-b_52624.html|title=Matt Doyle, Morgan James, Christina Sajous Set for Broadway Sings Adele {{!}} TheaterMania|website=www.theatermania.com|language=en-US|access-date=May 9, 2019}} Manolakos was profiled as No. 1 of ELLE's 30 Under 30: The Essential Names to Know.{{Cite web|url=https://www.syracuse.com/news/2012/05/mph_graduate_carrie_manolakos.html|title=MPH graduate Carrie Manolakos one of ELLE's '30 Under 30: The Essential Names to Know': Neighbors East Today|last=Syracuse.Com {{!}}|date=May 14, 2012|website=syracuse.com|language=en-US|access-date=May 9, 2019}} Manolakos participated in Signature Theatre's Sizzlin Summer Cabaret on July 27, 2012.{{Cite web|url=https://www.theatermania.com/washington-dc-theater/news/nick-blaemire-natascia-diaz-carrie-manolkaos-set-f_57935.html|title=Nick Blaemire, Natascia Diaz, Carrie Manolkaos Set for Signature Theatre's Sizzlin Summer Cabaret {{!}} TheaterMania|website=www.theatermania.com|language=en-US|access-date=May 9, 2019}} Manolakos took part in a private reading of QUILT: A Musical Celebration at Rosie O'Donnell's Maravel Arts Center on June 20, 2012.{{Cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-Julia-Murney-Hunter-Ryan-Herdlicka-and-More-at-QUILT-A-MUSICAL-CELEBRATION-Reading-20120622|title=Photo Flash: Julia Murney, Hunter Ryan Herdlicka and More at QUILT – A MUSICAL CELEBRATION Reading|author=BWW News Desk|website=BroadwayWorld.com|language=en|access-date=May 9, 2019}} Manolakos performed at Dream the Impossible Dream from July 14 through 22, 2012.{{Cite web|url=https://www.theatermania.com/san-francisco-theater/news/leah-horowitz-carrie-manolakos-stephan-stubbins-se_59471.html|title=Leah Horowitz, Carrie Manolakos, Stephan Stubbins Set for Dream the Impossible Dream Concerts {{!}} TheaterMania|website=www.theatermania.com|language=en-US|access-date=May 9, 2019}} On November 26, 2012, Manolakos performed at a concert benefit titled City of Hope: Broadway Blows Back to aid New York and New Jersey communities affected by Hurricane Sandy.{{Cite web|url=https://www.broadway.com/buzz/165636/patrick-wilson-david-hyde-pierce-julia-murney-more-set-for-broadway-blows-back-benefit-concert/|title=Patrick Wilson, David Hyde Pierce, Julia Murney & More Set for Broadway Blows Back Benefit Concert|website=Broadway.com|language=en|access-date=May 9, 2019}} On December 31, 2012, she briefly appeared onstage with Phish performing "Tweezer Reprise".{{cite web|title=December 31, 2012 Setlist :: Phish.net|url=http://phish.net/setlists/?d=2012-12-31|work=Tours|publisher=phish.net|accessdate=January 4, 2012}} Manolakos performed with Lorna Luft at Birdland Jazz Club on February 18, 2013{{Cite web|url=https://www.villagevoice.com/2013/02/19/lorna-luft-was-amazing-at-birdland-last-night/|title=Lorna Luft Was Amazing At Birdland Last Night|website=www.villagevoice.com|date=February 19, 2013 |access-date=May 9, 2019}} Manolakos appeared as Lizzie Borden in Theatre Under The Stars's production of Lizzie in October 2013.{{Cite web|url=https://www.chron.com/entertainment/arts-theater/article/Lizzie-entertains-as-part-quirky-rock-opera-and-4901706.php|title='Lizzie' entertains as part quirky rock opera and part eye-rolling camp|last=Evans|first=Everett|date=October 16, 2013|website=Houston Chronicle|access-date=May 9, 2019}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/houston/article/BWW-Reviews-TUTS-Undergrounds-LIZZIE-Proves-to-be-the-Perfect-Opener-for-a-Season-of-Bold-Theatre-20131013|title=BWW Reviews: TUTS Underground's LIZZIE Proves to be the Perfect Opener for a Season of Bold Theatre|last=Nungaray|first=Kristina|website=BroadwayWorld.com|language=en|access-date=May 9, 2019}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.houstonpress.com/arts/10-reasons-why-you-should-see-lizzie-at-tuts-underground-6396244|title=10 Reasons Why You Should See Lizzie at TUTS Underground|last=Clarke|first=David|date=October 1, 2013|website=Houston Press|access-date=May 9, 2019}} In 2013 Manolakos led Hit List, a concert based on a fictional musical created for the television series Smash. Manolakos took over for Katharine McPhee.{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/07/theater/the-smash-that-wasnt-returns-for-3-concerts.html|title=A Concert for the Musical 'Hit List'|last=Itzkoff|first=Dave|date=December 6, 2013|work=The New York Times|access-date=May 9, 2019|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}} Manolakos performed in Broadway Battles Bullying on April 14, 2014 at Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.{{Cite web|url=https://www.theatermania.com/new-york-city-theater/news/carrie-manolakos-joe-iconis-joyce-didonato-and-mor_68012.html|title=Carrie Manolakos, Joe Iconis, Joyce DiDonato, and More Will Take Part in Broadway Battles Bullying Concert {{!}} TheaterMania|website=www.theatermania.com|language=en-US|access-date=May 9, 2019}} Manolakos and Morgan Karr presented a duo-concert at Landmark Vineyards as part of the Transcendence Artist Series on August 1 and 2, 2014.{{Cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Transcendence-Theatre-Company-to-Present-Carrie-Manolakos-Morgan-Karr-in-Concert-81-2-20140722|title=Transcendence Theatre Company to Present Carrie Manolakos & Morgan Karr in Concert, 8/1-2|author=BWW News Desk|website=BroadwayWorld.com|language=en|access-date=May 9, 2019}}

On February 6, 2015, a demo from Frank Wildhorn's Death Note: The Musical was released. The demo featured Manolakos and Eric Anderson.{{Cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/First-Listen-Eric-Anderson-Carrie-Manolakos-Perform-New-Song-from-Frank-Wildhorns-Upcoming-Musical-DEATH-NOTE-20150206|title=First Listen – Eric Anderson & Carrie Manolakos Perform New Song from Frank Wildhorn's Upcoming Musical DEATH NOTE|author=BWW News Desk|website=BroadwayWorld.com|language=en|access-date=May 9, 2019}} Manolakos started a PledgeMusic to fund her second album in March 2015. She reached her goal on May 18, 2015.{{Cite web|url=https://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/carriemana/updates/53341|title=WE DID IT!!! WE REACHED OUR GOAL and it's still climbing! THANK YOU!|website=PledgeMusic|language=en|access-date=May 9, 2019}} Manolakos performed in Broadway Sings Sam Smith on April 5, 2015 at 54 Below.{{Cite web|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/jeremy-jordan-ben-platt-ben-fankhauser-natalie-weiss-will-sing-music-of-last-nights-big-grammy-winner-sam-smith-com-341330|title=Jeremy Jordan, Ben Platt, Ben Fankhauser, Natalie Weiss Will Sing Music of Last Night's Big Grammy Winner Sam Smith|last=Gioia|first=Michael|date=February 9, 2015|website=Playbill|language=en|access-date=May 9, 2019}} In a collaboration with Wharton Center and the Michigan State University Department of Theater, Manolakos appeared as Florence in Chess alongside MSU and high school students.{{Cite web|url=https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/entertainment/events/weekend/2015/03/26/broadway-vets-students-thrilling-musical-chess/70475318/|title=Broadway vets, students do thrilling musical, 'Chess'|website=Lansing State Journal|language=en|access-date=May 9, 2019}} On May 21, 2015, Manolakos took part in NBC's The Red Nose Day Special, performing alongside Peter Dinklage and Coldplay.{{Cite web|url=https://www.syracuse.com/entertainment/2015/05/red_nose_day_tv_special_nbc.html|title=Red Nose Day TV special tonight promises star-studded comedy for a cause|last=Associated|first=The|date=May 21, 2015|website=syracuse.com|language=en-US|access-date=May 9, 2019}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/VIDEO-Arielle-Jacobs-and-Carrie-Manolakos-Join-Peter-Dinklage-Coldplay-in-Red-Nose-Day-Music-Video-20150519|title=VIDEO: Arielle Jacobs and Carrie Manolakos Join Peter Dinklage, Coldplay in 'Red Nose Day' Music Video|last=Desk|first=TV News|website=BroadwayWorld.com|language=en|access-date=May 9, 2019}} On June 15, 2015, Manolakos appeared alongside Hit List co-star Jeremy Jordan in The Wizard & I: The Songs of Stephen Schwartz.{{Cite web|url=https://my.tso.ca/single/eventDetail.aspx?p=503|title=Toronto Symphony Orchestra {{!}} The Wizard & I|website=my.tso.ca|access-date=May 9, 2019}} On February 11, 2016, Manolakos took part in a reading alongside Cynthia Erivo and Keala Settle for The Greatest Showman on Earth, starring Hugh Jackman.{{Cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Cynthia-Erivo-Keala-Settle-More-Join-Hugh-Jackman-for-THE-GREATEST-SHOWMAN-ON-EARTH-Reading-20160211|title=Cynthia Erivo, Keala Settle & More Join Hugh Jackman for THE GREATEST SHOWMAN ON EARTH Reading|last=Henry|first=Sally|website=BroadwayWorld.com|language=en|access-date=May 9, 2019}} Manolakos' second album, "The 44th Chord," was released on May 3, 2019.{{Cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/music/player/albums/B07PFD8TM7|title="The 44th Chord" on Amazon Music|website=Amazon.com|language=en|access-date=January 4, 2022}}

• 2007: Take Two (Original Demo Cast Recording){{Cite web|url=http://castalbums.org/people/Carrie-Manolakos/91471|title=Carrie Manolakos Discography : CastAlbums.org|website=castalbums.org|access-date=May 9, 2019}}
• 2008: Factory Girls: The Songs of Wood and Steel (Original Demo Cast Recording)
• 2010: Love Me, Love Me Not: The Music of Joey Contreras
• 2011: Thirteen Stories Down : The Songs of Jonathan Reid Gealt
• 2011: Time Between Us (Original Demo Cast Recording)
• 2012: Echo{{Citation|title=Echo by Carrie Manolakos on iTunes|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/echo/511967706|language=en-us|access-date=May 9, 2019}}
• 2012: "The Nothing" – Single{{Citation|title=The Nothing – Single by Carrie Manolakos on iTunes|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-nothing-single/561133229|language=en-us|access-date=May 9, 2019}}
• 2012: "Creep (Live at (Le)Poisson Rouge)" – Single{{Citation|title=Creep Live at (Le)Poisson Rouge – Single by Carrie Manolakos on iTunes|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/creep-live-at-le-poisson-rouge-single/561131786|language=en-us|access-date=May 9, 2019}}
• 2013: Hit List (Original Concert Cast EP)
• 2013: Kerrigan-Lowdermilk Live
• 2013: Lizzie (Original Studio Cast Recording)
• 2015: Death Note: The Musical (Original Demo Cast Recording)
• 2019: The 44th Chord{{Citation|title=The 44th Chord by Carrie Manolakos|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-44th-chord/1455223229|language=en-us|access-date=May 9, 2019}}

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