Mary Kate Morrissey
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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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
| 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[edit]
Morrissey identifies as queer.[15] As of 2018, she was living in Harlem.[1]
References[edit]
- ↑ 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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