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Caitlin O'Connell is a talented actress who has made a name for herself on Broadway and beyond. Born in Washington, D.C., O'Connell was raised in a family of performers and grew up with a love for the arts.


O'Connell's Broadway debut came in 2003 when she appeared in the musical "Amour." She played the role of Madeleine, a woman who falls in love with a man who can walk through walls. Although the show only ran for a few months, O'Connell's performance was praised by critics and she was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical.
After "Amour," O'Connell continued to work in theater, appearing in productions of "The Coast of Utopia," "The Front Page," and "The Heiress." She also made her mark in the world of television, with recurring roles on shows like "The Good Wife," "Law & Order: SVU," and "The Sinner."
In 2014, O'Connell returned to Broadway in the revival of "The Bridges of Madison County." She played the role of Marge, a nosy neighbor who becomes a confidant to the show's main character, Francesca. O'Connell received rave reviews for her performance, with The New York Times describing her as "a highlight of the show."
O'Connell's success on stage and screen has also led to opportunities in the world of music. In 2017, she performed in a concert production of the musical "Chess" at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The production featured a star-studded cast, including Ramin Karimloo and Karen Olivo, and O'Connell received praise for her performance as Svetlana.
In addition to her work as an actress, O'Connell is also a writer and producer. She co-wrote and starred in the short film "The Other Client List," which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2012. She has also produced several theater productions, including "The Good Negro" and "The Happiest Song Plays Last."
Most recently, O'Connell appeared in the Broadway production of "The Ferryman" in 2019. The play, which won the Tony Award for Best Play, tells the story of a family in Northern Ireland during the Troubles. O'Connell played the role of Aunt Maggie Far Away, a woman who has been living in a state of confusion since the death of her husband.

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Caitlin O'Connell STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere , 2021
Mademe in Envy

[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Underground Off-Broadway Production, 2015
Voice

Their Mom

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Katharine Gerard (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009
Dr. Katherine Brandt (Standby)

Dr. Gertie Ladenburger (Understudy)


Caitlin O'Connell Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Play

Caitlin O'ConnellAn Enemy of the People

Caitlin O'Connell News


Video: Watch Trailer for Jeremy O. Harris Documentary SLAVE PLAY. NOT A MOVIE. A PLAY.

The trailer for the HBO Original documentary Slave Play. Not a Movie. A Play, directed by Jeremy O. Harris, has just been released. It will debut Thursday, June 20 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. The documentary will have its world premiere at the 2024 Tribeca Festival. Watch the trailer now!
E O AMOR (It's Love) Expects to Cherish the Audience to the Sound of Great Songs of Popular Brazilian Music

Real life couple Aline Wirley and Igor Rickli presents E O AMOR (It’s love) with direction by Pedro Brício and musical direction by Danilo Timm. In the show, when performing songs known to the general public, the actors convey various sensations that permeate love.
Wooden O THE TWO GENLTEMEN OF VERONA Comes to Seattle Shakespeare Company

Seattle Shakespeare Company will dive into their summer show with Wooden O The Two Gentlemen of Verona.
Lauren Hance to Bring One-Woman Show HOLY O to the 2024 Denver Fringe Festival

Lauren Hance's immersive one-woman show HOLY O explores women, sex, and spirituality at the 2024 Denver Fringe Festival, June 6-9. Learn how to purchase tickets and learn more!
Caitlin Cook Brings Her Bathroom Graffiti Musical THE WRITING ON THE STALL to Blue Strawberry Showroom And Lounge

Caitlin Cook is bringing her show THE WRITING ON THE STALL: A One-Woman Bathroom Graffiti Musical to The Blue Strawberry Showroom and Lounge for two shows on Saturday, June 1, and Sunday, June 2, 2024. She says her show appeals to a wide variety of people. “Musical Theatre fans have latched onto the show and know the songs coming in. That is so cool as a songwriter,” she said. In addition to theatre people, Cook said her show also appeals to art history buffs and people who love comedy. “It’s a show that people identify with and see a little bit of themselves in it,” Cook said.  
Jeremy O. Harris Will Be Creative Director of Williamstown Theatre Festival's Creative Collective

It was announced today Jeremy O. Harris will be the inaugural Creative Director of the Williamstown Theatre Festival’s Creative Collective, a new artistic leadership model that will ensure boundary-breaking and diverse programming, create new opportunities for emerging artists, and foster shared ownership of the creative vision for the Festival. 
STEVE O Comes to West Palm Beach in June

Renowned stunt performer, actor and television personality STEVE O coming to West Palm Beach. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 17 at 10AM.
O Heptameron (A Força da Arte) Comes to Theatro Sao Pedro This Week

Comédia escrita por Gilberto Schwarstmann, que narra a história de três casais se mudam para uma mansão na pandemia. Ricos, esnobes, vivem num universo paralelo. Até que um deles convida um professor de letras que lhes fala sobre “A Morte de Ivan Ilitch”, de Tolstoi. Isso causa um efeito avassalador nos casais levando a um final surpreendente.
Exclusive: Watch WAITRESS' Caitlin Houlahan on Tonight's LAW & ORDER: SVU

Waitress star Caitlin Houlahan is appearing on tonight's episode of Law & Order: SVU. In the new episode, Houlahan plays Anne Holmes, a witness to a brutal attack on a man in the street. But when cops come to her door asking for help, she’s afraid to let them in. Watch an exclusive video clip, also featuring Mariska Hargitay and Ice T.
Video: Brian Jagd Sings 'O tu che in seno agli angeli' from LA FORZA DEL DESTINO at Met Opera

Brian Jagde sings an excerpt from Don Alvaro’s Act III aria in a recent performance of La Forza del Destino at the Metropolitan Opera.
O TIME Adds Performance At United Solo Festival

United Solo Festival's O TIME has added an encore performance on March 27th 2PM!
Janine Harouini, Leah & Andrew Rudick, and Caitlin Reilly to Perform at The Den Theatre in May and June

The Den Theatre will present Janine Harouini, Leah & Andrew Rudick, and Caitlin Reilly on The Heath Mainstage this May and June. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Caitlin Cook's THE WRITING ON THE STALL to Return to Soho Playhouse

After a sold-out off-Broadway debut run in 2023, musical comedian Caitlin Cook is bringing her hit show back to Soho Playhouse in March and April of 2024. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Tim Connell Returns To NYC's Pangea In LUCKY ME This St. Patrick's Day

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Tim Connell's return to NYC's Pangea, showcasing his Irish heritage in the joyous show LUCKY ME, on Saturday, March 16 at 7PM.
Kit Harington, Olivia Washington and More Will Star in Jeremy O. Harris' SLAVE PLAY in the West End

Slave Play, the provocative work from playwright Jeremy O. Harris, is headed to London's West End in a production led by Game of Thrones star Kit Harington and Olivia Washington with Fisayo Akinade and Aaron Heffernan. 
Interview: Darren Connell On His Bringing His Comedy Special to Glasgow's Pavilion Theatre

BroadwayWorld caught up with standup comedian, podcaster and actor Darren Connell to chat about his upcoming special and regular comedy night.
Previews: O LE PEPELO, LE GAOI, MA LE PALA'AI - THE LIAR, THE THIEF AND THE COWARD at ASB Waterfront Theatre, Auckland

In the race to become chief, this gripping family saga explores the way of fa’a sāmoa in a modern world. The Auckland premiere of the darkly comic O le Pepelo, le Gaoi, ma le Pala’ai | The Liar, the Thief, and the Coward by Natano Keni and Sarita So plays at the ASB Waterfront Theatre 5 – 23 March as part of the 2024 Auckland Arts Festival.
Review: O. HENRY STORIES

Written by O. Henry (William Sydney Porter 1862-1910) and adapted for stage by Ann Ciccolella, Austin Shakespeare’s O. HENRY STORIES is an evening of delight, laughter, and surprise.
Review: Land O Lakes High School Presents MAMMA MIA! at the Wesley Chapel Performing Arts Center

What did our critic think of MAMMA MIA! at the Wesley Chapel Performing Arts Center?
KE KAUĀ O KA LĀHUI: THE LIFE OF PRINCE JONAH KŪHIŌ KALANIANAʻOLE PIʻIKOI Comes to Maui

The Maui Arts & Cultural Center will present a first-time on Maui performance of an historical dramatization about Prince Kūhiō written by Victoria Nalani Kneubuhl live on stage in the McCoy Studio Theater.

Caitlin O'Connell FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Caitlin O'Connell been in?

Caitlin O'Connell has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Caitlin O'Connell been in?

Caitlin O'Connell has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Caitlin O'Connell been nominated for?

Caitlin O'Connell has been nominated for the Outstanding Supporting Actress award for Resident Play at the Helen Hayes Awards for her performance in An Enemy of the People.

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