Lauren Marcus
Born (1985-11-27) November 27, 1985 (age 38)
EducationNew Trier High School
James I. O'Neill High School
New York University, Steinhardt
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Occupation(s)Actress, singer, songwriter
SpouseJoe Iconis
Websitelaurenmarcus.com

Lauren Marcus (born November 27, 1985) is an American actress, singer and songwriter.

Early life and education

Marcus was raised in the suburbs of Chicago, and attended New Trier High School for three years before relocating to Garrison, NY, where she attended James I. O'Neill High School. She attended New York University's Vocal Performance program at the Steinhardt School of Education, and received a Bachelor of Music. Marcus received her Master of Arts at The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, where she studied acting.[1]

Career

Marcus made her Broadway debut as Brooke Lohst in Be More Chill at the Lyceum Theatre in February 2019, after originating the role first at Two River Theatre[2] in 2015, and then again off-Broadway at the Signature Theatre in the summer of 2018.[3]

She appeared as Amy in Company at Barrington Stage Company alongside Aaron Tveit. She received praise for her performance.[4]

In winter 2018, she played Brigid in The Humans at the St. Louis Repertory Theatre,[5] and was subsequently nominated for a BroadwayWorld Regional Theatre Award as Best Supporting Actress in a Drama.[6] She also received a JJ Award from the St. Louis Post Dispatch for her performance alongside Kathleen Wise.[7]

Marcus is also a singer and songwriter, and performs regularly with her band around New York City. She released her debut EP, Never Really Done with You, in July 2016 at Joe's Pub.[8]

Marcus appears in the 2021 American biographical musical drama film Tick, Tick... Boom!.

In January of 2022, Marcus co-starred in Punk Rock Girl, a new musical that premiered at The Argyle Theatre in Babylon Village, NY.[9] Later in 2022, she signed on as understudy for Beth Ann, played by Caissie Levy, in Sarah Silverman's play The Bedwetter at Atlantic Theatre Company,[10] and performed on several dates while Levy was out sick.[11] In September and October of 2022, Marcus played Tzeitzel in the Lyric Opera's production of Fiddler on the Roof.

Personal life

Marcus has been married to musical theatre writer Joe Iconis since 2015. They reside in New York City and frequently work together.[12]

Theater credits

[13]
Year Production Role Venue Level of production
2012 Pregnancy Pact Jenn Weston Playhouse Regional
2014 The Marvelous Wonderettes Suzy
2015 Merrily We Roll Along Mary Flynn Sharon Playhouse
Be More Chill Brooke Lohst Two River Theatre
Little Shop of Horrors Audrey Sharon Playhouse
2017 Beatsville Carla Asolo Rep
Company Amy Barrington Stage Co.
2018 The Humans Bridgid St. Louis Rep
Be More Chill Brooke Lohst Signature Theatre Off-Broadway
2019 Lyceum Theatre Broadway
Love in Hate Nation[14] Ms.Asp Two River Theatre Regional
2020 Little Shop of Horrors[15] Audrey Pittsburgh Public Theater Regional
2022 Punk Rock Girl[16] Patricia The Argyle Theatre Regional
The Bedwetter[17] Beth-Ann u/s Atlantic Theater Company Off-Broadway
Fiddler on the Roof[18] Tzeitzel Lyric Opera Regional

References

  1. ^ letterstobroadway (July 18, 2016). "Lauren Marcus on the Intersection of Musical Theatre and Songwriting; an in-depth conversation". Letters to Broadway. Retrieved December 9, 2018.
  2. ^ "'Be More Chill' Heads to the Big Apple". The Two River Times. August 1, 2018. Retrieved December 9, 2018.
  3. ^ "Lauren Marcus | Theatre Reviews Limited". Retrieved December 9, 2018.
  4. ^ "REVIEW: Barrington Stage's 'Company' – always good even when it's not great". Berkshire Edge. Retrieved May 26, 2022.
  5. ^ Newmark, Judith. "Kathleen Wise and Lauren Marcus". stltoday.com. Retrieved December 9, 2018.
  6. ^ "2018 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards – Best Supporting Actress in a Drama (St. Louis)". www.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved December 9, 2018.
  7. ^ Newmark, Judith. "Kathleen Wise and Lauren Marcus". stltoday.com. Retrieved December 9, 2018.
  8. ^ "The 10 Best Things About "Never Really Done With You"". Lauren Marcus. Retrieved December 9, 2018.
  9. ^ "'Punk Rock Girl' Creators Share How They Brought this Fun-filled Musical To Life". Broadway & Main. Retrieved May 26, 2022.
  10. ^ "Sarah Silverman Musical The Bedwetter Begins World Premiere Run Off-Broadway April 30". Playbill. Retrieved May 26, 2022.
  11. ^ "The Bedwetter". Gotham Player. Retrieved May 26, 2022.
  12. ^ "What Theatre Couple Got Together, Broke Up, and Got Married?". Playbill. Retrieved May 26, 2022.
  13. ^ "Lauren Marcus". Lauren Marcus. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
  14. ^ "Love in Hate Nation at Two River Theater".
  15. ^ "Little Shop of Horrors". Pittsburgh Public Theater. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  16. ^ "World Premiere of Punk Rock Girl at Argyle Theatre - Meet The Cast". MyLITV on YouTube. Retrieved May 26, 2022.
  17. ^ "The Bedwetter". Atlantic Theater Company. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  18. ^ "Fiddler on the Roof". Lyric Opera. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
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