American actress
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
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
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 .
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