Mary Kate Morrissey
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| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Syracuse University |
| Occupation | Stage actress |
Mary Kate "MK" Morrissey is an American stage actress. She is currently the standby for Elphaba in the Broadway musical Wicked.
Early life and education
Morrissey is from the Philadelphia area.[1]
Morrissey was first introduced to the musical Wicked when she saw Shoshana Bean and Megan Hilty in Wicked during as a high school student.[2] She is a graduate of Syracuse University with a BFA in Musical Theatre.[1][3]
Career
In 2016, Morrissey was part of the Wicked national tour as the standby for Elphaba. In September 2017, Morrissey took over the role of Elphaba for the tour.[4]
Beginning in September 2019, Morrissey played Janis Sarkisian in the national tour of Mean Girls.[5]
During the shutdowns of the COVID-19 pandemic, Morrissey founded a digital youth acting program, Double Name Witches, with her former Wicked colleague, actress Ginna Claire Mason.[6]
In February 2023, Morrissey made her Broadway debut as the standby for Elphaba in the Broadway production of Wicked.[7][8]
Theatre roles
| Year | Role | Show | Location | Type | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Sheila | Hair | International tour | [9] | |
| Tamar of the River | Prospect Theatre Company | Off-Broadway | [10] | ||
| 2014 | Sister Sharon Falconer | Elmer Gantry | Signature Theatre | Regional | [11][12] |
| Lizzie Borden | Lizzie the Musical | Portland Center Stage | Regional | [13] | |
| Little Women | Regional | [3] | |||
| Fun Home | Regional | [3] | |||
| 2017 | Joan of Arc: Into the Fire | Public Theater | Regional | [14] | |
| 2016-2018 | Elphaba | Wicked | National Tour | [3][15] | |
| 2019-2022 | Janis Sarkisian | Mean Girls | National Tour | [15] | |
| 2021 | Janis Joplin | Beehive: The ’60s Musical | Paper Mill Playhouse | Regional | [16] |
| 2023 | Elphaba | Wicked | Broadway | [17] | |
Personal life
Morrissey identifies as queer.[15] As of 2018, she was living in Harlem.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Freeman, Betsie (2018-05-16). "'Wicked' actress loves going green for underdog role". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
- ↑ "3 Remarkable Ways Mary Kate Morrissey Defied the Odds in the Theatre Industry". www.theatrely.com. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Mary Kate Morrissey | Stella Adler Studio of Acting". 2023-04-26. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
- ↑ Gilbert, Ryan (2017-09-14). "Wonderful! Mary Kate Morrissey Will Star as Elphaba in the National Tour of Wicked". Broadway.com. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
- ↑ McPhee, Ryan (2019-05-10). "Wicked Alum Mary Kate Morrissey to Star in National Tour of Mean Girls". Playbill. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ↑ Jones, Elinor. "Q&A: Mean Girls: The Musical Star Mary Kate Morrissey Helps Weird Art Kids Feel Less Alone". Portland Mercury. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
- ↑ Hornik, Caitlin (2023-02-03). "'Wicked' announces several new cast members". Broadway News. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
- ↑ "Cast & Creative". Wicked The Musical. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
- ↑ Ferraro, Jimmy. "BWW Reviews: HAIR Needs a Trim". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
- ↑ "TAMAR OF THE RIVER Begins Tonight Off-Broadway". BroadwayWorld.com. 2023-09-21. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
- ↑ "Photos: First Look at Mary Kate Morrissey, Charlie Pollock and More in Signature Theatre's ELMER GANTRY". BroadwayWorld.com. 2014-10-15. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
- ↑ Loria, Keith (2014-10-20). "Elmer Gantry". TheaterMania.com. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
- ↑ Brassell, Patrick (2014-06-01). "BWW Reviews: LIZZIE Is a Bloody Mess at Portland Center Stage". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
- ↑ Clement, Olivia (March 15, 2017). "Joan of Arc: Into the Fire Opens at the Public". Playbill. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 Williams-Jent, Ryan (2020-02-13). "Mary Kate Morrissey talks 'Mean Girls,' 'Wicked' and queer representation". Watermark Online. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
- ↑ Lustig, Jay (2021-06-18). "Review: Paper Mill Playhouse ends streaming season with 'Beehive: The '60s Musical'". NJArts.net. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
- ↑ "Mary Kate Morrissey". Playbill. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
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