Draft:Carly Augenstein


Carly Augenstein
Born (1989-06-09) June 9, 1989 (age 35)
Marion, Ohio, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actress, singer, voice actor
Known forPortraying Elphaba in Wicked

Carly Augenstein (born June 9, 1989) is an actress and singer known for her work in musical theatre and voice acting. In 2024, she joined the North American Tour of Wicked as Elphaba Standby.[1][2]

Early life

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Augenstein was born and raised in Marion, Ohio.[3] As a child, she performed often in community theater productions at the Marion Palace Theater, starting with playing the title role in the musical Annie.[4] She continued to perform at the Palace, as well in high school productions at River Valley High School, before attending Syracuse University. There, she earned her BFA in Musical Theatre in 2011.

Career

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Augenstein began living and working as an actor in New York City in 2012. Notable roles include Nancy in Fancy Nancy the Musical[5] and touring with two TheatreWorksUSA productions: Civil War and A Christmas Carol. [6]

In 2018, Augenstein performed off-Broadway in the New York Theatre Barn's New Works Series in Matte O'Brien & Matt Vinson's musical Anne of Green Gables.[7] Also in 2018, she was a semifinalist in the Lotte Lenya Competition.[8][9]

Augenstein also regularly performed at cabaret venues like 54 Below[10] and the Green Room 42.[11]

Augenstein moved to Los Angeles in 2021, where she has worked in commercials and voiceover.[12]

In 2024, Augenstein was cast as Elphaba standby in the North American Tour of Wicked.[13][14][1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Gans, Andrew (April 9, 2024). "See Who's Joining Cast of Wicked National Tour". Playbill.
  2. ^ "Cast & Creative". Wicked The Musical. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  3. ^ "2017 Gala Entertainment". MarionMade. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  4. ^ "Jun 08, 2000, page 13 - the Marion Star at Marion Star". The Marion Star. June 8, 2000. p. 13. Retrieved April 26, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ ""Fancy Nancy The Musical" Extends New York Run, Transfers Theaters". Fancy Nancy The Musical. November 8, 2012. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  6. ^ "Carly Augenstein: Credits, Bio, News & More | Broadway World". Broadway World. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  7. ^ Musbach, Julie. "Casting Announced For New York Theatre Barn's ANNE OF GREEN GABLES And A STORY NO ONE KNOWS". Broadway World. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  8. ^ Musbach, Julie. "Semifinalists Announced For The 2018 Lotte Lenya Competition". Broadway World. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  9. ^ "Finalists Announced for the 2018 Lotte Lenya Competition". The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  10. ^ Peterson, Tyler. "Emily Padgett, Whitney Bashor & More Set for THERE'S SOMETHING THERE at 54 Below". Broadway World. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  11. ^ Cristi, A. A. "CO/LAB Theater Group Presents THE BEST OF CO/LABARET!". Broadway World. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  12. ^ "Vital Farms Turned a Meme about 'Eggflation' into a Valentine's Day Ad". LBBOnline. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  13. ^ Rabinowitz, Chloe. "Lauren Samuels, Austen Danielle Bohmer & More to Join WICKED Tour". Broadway World. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  14. ^ "Carly Augenstein – Broadway Cast & Staff | IBDB". IBDB. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
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