Nikka Graff Lanzarone

Nikka Graff Lanzarone (born November 20, 1983) is an actress[1] and dancer.

Nikka Graff
Born (1983-11-20) November 20, 1983
Los Angeles, California
OccupationActress, Dancer, Singer
Spouse(s)Daniel Smith
Parents
Websitewww.nikka-graff-lanzarone.com

Early life

On November 20, 1983, Lanzarone was born in Los Angeles, California. Lanzarone's mother is Ilene Graff, an actress.[2] Lanzarone's father is Ben Lanzarone, a composer. Lanzarone is the niece of director and actor Todd Graff[3]

Career

Lanzarone graduated from the Boston Conservatory with a degree in Musical Theatre. Her first professional performance following her education was in Jerry Mitchell's Peepshow in Las Vegas. Broadway saw her debut as Marisa in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, based on the Pedro Almodóvar film of the same name. Her last Broadway performance was in Chicago as the iconic Velma Kelly.

Lanzarone starred as Mitzi the Nazi in the 2019 Off-Broadway revival of the Sherman Brothers Over Here!. The production was directed by Will Nunziata with musical direction by Blake Allen and starred Tony Award Winner Debbie Gravitte, Haley Swindal as Pauline, and Jessica Hendy as Paulette.[4]

Theatre

Broadway

Off-Broadway
  • Seussical The Musical (2011)
  • Hello Again (2011)
  • Zorba! (City Center Encores!, 2015)
  • Sweet Charity (2016)

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References
  1. Nikka Graff Lanzarone Pictures - "Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown" Opening Night - After Party - Zimbio
  2. Ilene Graff - Actress
  3. 'Joyful Noise' Director Todd Graff On Why He Wasn't Intimidated By Dolly Parton — Archived 2013-09-21 at the Wayback Machine
  4. "Over Here! Theater Pizzazz Review".
  5. Almodóvar al borde de un ataque de Broadway - ABC.es
  6. 'Mujeres al borde de un ataque de nervios' inicia su andadura en Broadway | Gentes! | elmundo.es
  7. Cae el telón de 'Mujeres al borde de un ataque de nervios' en NY - 20minutos.es
  8. Interview with Nikka Graff Lanzarone: Broadway Star - InterfaithFamily
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