| Birth date | January 1, 1982 (age 44) |
|---|---|
| Birth place | Nashua, New Hampshire[1] |
| Education | University of New Hampshire |
| Occupation | Actress · dancer |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Spouse | Clyde Alves[2] |
Robyn Hurder (born January 1, 1982) is an American musical theater actress. She is best known for originating the role of Nini in the stage adaptation of Moulin Rouge! on Broadway, a performance for which she was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical.[3]
She has performed in the Broadway shows Nice Work If You Can Get It (2012–2013), Grease (2007–2008), The Wedding Singer (2006), and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (2005). She has taken part in a number of regional productions and Encores! stagings, and the national tours of A Chorus Line (2010), Spamalot (2006), and Starlight Express (2003–2004).[4] She also originated the role of Ivy Lynn, who plays Marilyn Monroe in the Broadway musical adaptation of Smash.[5]
Personal life
Born in New Hampshire, Hurder grew up in Windham, Maine outside of Portland. A dancer and singer growing up, she attended the University of New Hampshire for two years before moving to New York City to pursue musical theater.[6] She is married to fellow Broadway performer Clyde Alves.
Acting credits
Stage
| Year | Title | Role | Venue | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–04 | Starlight Express | Wrench (u/s: Pearl, Dinah, et al.) | 2nd National Tour | US tour |
| 2005 | Chitty Chitty Bang Bang | Violet, Ensemble | Lyric Theatre | Broadway original cast |
| 2006 | Spamalot | Ensemble (u/s: Lady of the Lake) | 1st National Tour | US tour |
| 2006 | The Wedding Singer | Donatella (u/s: Holly) | Al Hirschfeld Theatre | Broadway replacement |
| 2007 | Chicago | Mona (u/s: Roxie Hart) | Ambassador Theatre | Broadway replacement |
| 2007–08 | Grease | Marty | Brooks Atkinson Theatre | Broadway revival cast |
| 2009–10 | A Chorus Line | Cassie | 3rd National Tour | US/CA tour replacement |
| 2011 | Tour de Fierce | 47th Street Theatre | Off-Broadway (NYMT Festival) | |
| 2011 | Play It Cool | Lena | Acorn Theatre | Off-Broadway original cast |
| 2012–13 | Nice Work If You Can Get It | Jeannie Muldoon | Imperial Theatre | Broadway original cast |
| 2015 | Paint Your Wagon | New York City Center | Encores! concert | |
| 2015 | Victor/Victoria | Norma Cassidy | Ogunquit Playhouse | Regional |
| 2015 | Kiss Me Kate | Lois Lane / Bianca | Sidney Harman Hall | Regional |
| 2016–18 | Chicago | Mona (u/s: Roxie Hart) | Ambassador Theatre May – September 2016 January 2017 – February 2018 | Broadway replacement |
| 2016 | Crazy For You | Polly Baker | Drury Lane Theatre | Regional |
| 2017 | The New Yorkers | Lola McGee | New York City Center | Encores! concert |
| 2017 | From Here to Eternity | Karen Holmes | Ogunquit Playhouse | Regional |
| 2018 | Kiss Me Kate | Lois Lane / Bianca | 5th Avenue Theatre | Regional |
| 2018 | A Chorus Line | Cassie | New York City Center | Encores! concert |
| 2018 | Moulin Rouge! | Nini | Emerson Colonial Theatre | Regional original cast |
| 2019–22 | Al Hirschfeld Theatre | Broadway original cast | ||
| 2022 | A Beautiful Noise[7] | Marcia | Emerson Colonial Theatre | Regional original cast |
| Broadhurst Theatre | Broadway Original Cast | |||
| 2024 | Chicago[8] | Velma Kelly | Ambassador Theatre | Broadway replacement |
| 2025 | Smash | Ivy | Imperial Theatre | Broadway original cast |
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Fosse/Verdon | Dancer | 3 episodes |
| 2020 | The Right Girl | Filmed stage musical | |
| 2025 | The Equalizer | Linda Bass | 1 episode |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Helen Hayes Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical | Kiss Me Kate (Washington, DC) | [9] | |
| 2016 | Emery Battis Award for Acting Excellence | ||||
| 2018 | Gregory Awards | Supporting Actress, Musical | Kiss Me, Kate (Seattle) | [10] | |
| 2020 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical | Moulin Rouge! | [11] | |
| 2023 | Chita Rivera Awards for Dance and Choreography | Outstanding Dancer in a Broadway Show | A Beautiful Noise (musical) | [12] | |
| 2025 | Chita Rivera Awards for Dance and Choreography | Outstanding Dancer in a Broadway Show | Smash (musical) | [13] | |
References
- ^ "Robyn Hurder – Broadway Cast & Staff IBDB". www.ibdb.com. Retrieved 2021-08-02.
- ^ Blank, Matthew (May 21, 2012). "A Two-Show Day at Nice Work If You Can Get It With Robyn Hurder and Clyde Alves". Playbill. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
- ^ Gans, Andrew (November 9, 2020). "Moulin Rouge! Tony Nominee Robyn Hurder Stops by Stars in the House, Guest Hosted by Brenda Braxton, November 9". Playbill. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
- ^ "Robyn Hurder Theatre Credits, News, Bio and Photos". www.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2021-08-02.
- ^ "Review: In a Musical Comedy Makeover, 'Smash' Lives Up to Its Name". New York Times.
- ^ Keyes, Bob (June 17, 2015). "Robyn Hurder Returns Home in 'VICTOR/VICTORIA' at the Ogunquit Playhouse". MaineToday. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
- ^ "Mark Jacoby, Robyn Hurder & Linda Powell Join Neil Diamond Musical A Beautiful Noise". Broadway.com. Retrieved 2022-07-22.
- ^ Rabinowitz, Chloe. "Robyn Hurder to Return to CHICAGO as Velma This Month". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ "2016 Helen Hayes Awards winners". dctheatrescene.com. Retrieved 2021-08-02.
- ^ "2018 Nominees & Recipients – The Gregory Awards". Retrieved 2021-08-02.
- ^ "2020 Tony Award® Nominations". www.tonyawards.com. Retrieved 2021-08-02.
- ^ "2023 Nominees & Recipients – The Chita Rivera Awards". www.chitariveraawards.com. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
- ^ "2025 Nominees & Recipients – The Chita Rivera Awards". www.chitariveraawards.com. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
External links
- Robyn Hurder at IMDb
- Robyn Hurder on IBDb
- Robyn Hurder on IOBDb