Angela Christian is an American actress and singer.
Career
editChristian trained at the Boston Conservatory. In 2000, she made her Broadway debut as Lily in Richard Nelson's James Joyce's The Dead. In 2004, she made her West End debut creating the title role in Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Woman in White, directed by Trevor Nunn, which she then reprised on Broadway. Also on Broadway she created the role of Miss Dorothy Brown in Thoroughly Modern Millie, for which she was nominated for an Outer Critics Circle Award.[1]
On television, Christian has appeared in episodes of Law & Order, House of Cards, and Unforgettable.
In 2017, Christian was set to co-produce the film Silver Wings with author Katherine Sharp Landdeck. The film was to be directed by her then partner Thomas Kail.[2]
In 2019, Christian played a First Order officer in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.[3]
Personal life
editChristian was born in Alabama and raised in San Antonio, Texas.[4] She began a relationship with director Thomas Kail in 2006; they divorced in 2019.[5][6][7]
Theatre
edit| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | James Joyce's The Dead | Lily | Broadway debut, Belasco Theatre |
| 2000 | James Joyce's The Dead | Miss Molly Ivors | Washington, D.C., Kennedy Center |
| 2002 | Thoroughly Modern Millie | Miss Dorothy Brown | Broadway, Marquis Theatre |
| 2004 | The Woman in White | Anne Catherick | West End debut, Palace Theatre |
| 2005 | The Woman in White | Anne Catherick | Broadway, Marquis Theatre |
| 2006 | Anais Nin--One of Her Lives | Anaïs Nin[8] | Off-Broadway, Beckett Theatre |
| 2008 | Bus Stop | Cherie[9] | Ventura, California, Rubicon Theatre Company |
| 2008 | Two Rooms | Lanie[10] | Off-Broadway, Lion Theatre |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Outer Critics Circle Award | Outstanding Featured Actress – Musical | Thoroughly Modern Millie | Nominated |
| 2005 | WhatsOnStage Awards | Best Supporting Actress in a Musical | The Woman in White | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ Jones, Kenneth (June 9, 2004). "Goodbye, Miss Dorothy: Angela Christian Exits Thoroughly Modern Millie June 9". Playbill. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (April 19, 2017). "'Hamilton' Director to Helm WWII Female Pilots Movie 'Silver Wings'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
- ^ "Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019) Full Cast & Crew". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
- ^ Jones, Kenneth (December 21, 2004). "PLAYBILL ON-LINE'S BRIEF ENCOUNTER with Angela Christian". Playbill. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
- ^ "A Grand Opening for the Roundabout's Heartbreak House". Broadway.com. October 11, 2006. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
- ^ "2016 Tony Awards - He/She Said What?! Relive the Acceptance Speeches: Updating LIVE!". BroadwayWorld. June 12, 2016. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
- ^ "Hamilton director Thomas Kail arrives for Kennedy Center Honors Gala in Washington DC". UPI. December 8, 2018. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
- ^ Gates, Anita (August 9, 2006). "Anaïs Nin, Henry Miller and His Wife, All Together in Paris". The New York Times. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
- ^ "Angela Christian to star in 'Bus Stop' at the Rubicon". BroadwayWorld. February 4, 2008. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
- ^ Hetrick, Adam (September 17, 2008). "Alexander, Boll, Christian and Milligan Cast in Off-Broadway's Two Rooms". Playbill. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
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