Christy Altomare

Christy Altomare (born June 23, 1986) is an American singer-songwriter and musical theatre and stage actress. She played Wendla in the rock musical Spring Awakening. In the off-Broadway revival of the movie Carrie, she played Sue Snell. Her first Broadway act was as Sophie in Mamma Mia!.[1]

Christy Altomare
Born
Christine Altomare

(1986-06-23) 23 June 1986 (age 38)
Alma materUniversity of Cincinnati's Conservatory of Music (BFA, 2008)
OccupationActress, singer-songwriter
Websitewww.christyaltomare.com

Altomare began performing at age five in the community theater in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. She began writing songs at age 12.

Altomare has either won or been nominated or honored for several awards.

Altomare was born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result
2016 Connecticut Critics Circle Award Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical Anastasia Won
2017 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Actress in a Musical Nominated
Outer Critics Circle Award Outstanding Actress in a Musical Nominated
Theatre World Award Honoree
Broadway.com Audience Award Best Leading Actress in a Musical Nominated
Best Onstage Pair (w/ Derek Klena) Nominated
Broadway.com Star Of The Year[2] Won

References

  1. "Christy Altomare". Playbill. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
  2. "Anastasia's Christy Altomare Voted the 2017 Broadway.com Star of the Year". Broadway.com. December 21, 2017.