Marcy Harriellis an American actress, singer and writer. She is best known for her appearances onBroadway,starring in theTony Awardwinning musicalsIn the HeightsandRent,and as the host of the fashion seriesRe:Fashionon TN Marketing'sCraftsy.
Marcy Harriell | |
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 Harriell at Montclair Film Festival 2019 | |
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| Years active | 1994–present |
| Spouse | Robert Harriell |
| Website | marcyharriell |
Career
editAfter starring as Maria in the 1996 National tour ofWest Side Story,[1]Harriell made herBroadwaydebut on April 4, 1997 (after only 4 days of rehearsal) as Mimi in thePulitzer Prizewinning musical,Rent,starring oppositeAdam Pascal.[2]She went on to star in the Broadway musicalLennon,[3]featuring the music of formerBeatle,John Lennon;written and directed byDon Scardino.On November 11, 2008, she joined the cast of the 2008Tony Awardwinning musicalIn The Heights,[4]starring as Vanessa, oppositeLin-Manuel Miranda.
On television, Harriell has been a Series Regular onNBC'sEd,HBO'sNurse Jackieand theCBScourtroom dramedyQueens Supreme.[5][6]She has been a guest star on numerous television programs, including:NCIS,Law & Order,Elementary,Royal Pains,Beauty & the Beast,GoneandSearch Party.[7][8]
In 2006, Harriell auditioned for theQuentin TarantinofilmDeath Proof(part of the double featureGrindhouse). Mr. Tarantino was so intrigued by Harriell's "southern boy" characterization, that he rewrote the part specifically for her and renamed the character Marcy.[9]
In December 2013, Lin-Manuel Miranda recruited Harriell to help him record demos of his songs for theDisneyanimated motion picture,Moana.Harriell's outtakes of the songs "More" and "More (Reprise)" were included on thesoundtrack.[10]
Harriell plays Molly's mother in the 2019 motion pictureMen in Black: International.
In 2022, Harriell was tapped as star vocalist byMark Morrisin his latest evening-length piece "The Look of Love" based on the classicBurt Bacharach,Hal David,Dionne Warwickhit songs. Premiering on the east coast atJohn F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts,The Washington Postnoted“Performed by luminous chanteuse Marcy Harriell… Harriell’s voice reaches theater-filling force… Harriell ranges masterfully from hushed intimacy to a desperate, raging plea, making you feel the destruction of a soul.”[11]
Among her many singing engagements, Harriell is a regular with the tribute projectLoser's Lounge,created byJoe McGinty.With The Losers, Harriell has performed atThe Public Theater,City Winery,Lincoln Centerand theMontclair FilmFestival.[12][13]
Harriell is well known in the online sewing community through her popular blog oonaballoona, where she showcases her fashion designs and handmade wardrobe. She is the host ofRe:Fashion,a show about sewing and fashion on TN Marketing'sCraftsy.[14]She has been a featured writer for magazinesthreadsandMollie Makes.[15]In 2018, she was a guest on the Canadian sewing podcastLove To Sewwhere she talked about developing her confidence as a sewist.[16]
Personal life
editHarriell has been married to actor/writer/entrepreneurRobert Harriellsince 1995.[17]
Stage performances
editSources:Playbill[18]IBDB[19]Broadway World[20]
| Year | Title | Role | Theater | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-95 | Blood Brothers | Linda | multiple | U.S. Tour |
| 1995-96 | West Side Story | Maria | multiple | U.S. Tour |
| 1997-99 | Rent | Mimi Márquez | Nederlander Theatre | Broadway |
| 2001 | Sorrows and Rejoicings | Rebecca | Second Stage Theater | Off-Broadway - Created Role |
| 2002 | Company | Marta | Kennedy Center | Stephen SondheimCelebration |
| A Sondheim Celebration | Marta | Lincoln Center | Outtakes fromCompany[21] | |
| 2003 | Little Fish | Kathy | Second Stage Theater | Off-Broadway |
| 2004 | Lucky Duck | Serena | Old Globe Theatre | Created role |
| 2005 | Lennon | Elton John,etc. | Broadhurst Theatre | Broadway |
| 2006 | Getting Home | Jan | Second Stage Theater | Off-Broadway - Created role |
| Kismet | Marsinah | Encores! | Off-Broadway | |
| 2008 | Was | Angel | Lincoln Center | Off-Broadway |
| 2008-11 | In the Heights | Vanessa | Richard Rodgers Theatre | Broadway |
| 2019 | Promenade | Miss U | Encores! | Off-Broadway |
| 2022 | The Look of Love | Star Vocalist | Kennedy Center | World Tour |
| 2023 | The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical | Sandy | La Jolla Playhouse | Regional |
Television performances
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Law & Order | Josette Vega | Guest Star |
| 2002-03 | Queens Supreme | Carmen Hui | Series Regular |
| 2003-04 | Ed | Jennifer Young | Series Regular |
| 2007 | NCIS | Carly Marcano | Guest Star |
| 2009 | Legally Mad | Paige | unaired pilot[24] |
| 2011 | Royal Pains | Betty | Guest Star |
| 2013 | Nurse Jackie | Marta | Series Regular |
| 2015 | Elementary | Yolanda Massee | Guest Star |
| Beauty & the Beast | ER Head Nurse | Guest Star | |
| 2016 | Search Party | Casey | Guest Star |
| 2017 | Gone | Karen Garcia | Guest Star |
| 2018-19 | Re:Fashion | Herself | Star/Host (Best Instructional Video - 2019 Cynopsis Awards)[25] |
Film performances
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Death Proof | Marcy | |
| Freezer Burn | Suzie | ||
| 2012 | First Kiss | Lover | |
| 2015 | Touched with Fire | Elise | Produced bySpike Lee |
| 2016 | Moana | Moana | Outtake ofMore |
| 2019 | Men in Black: International | Molly's Mom | |
| 2022 | Burst The Silence | Chantelle |
References
edit- ^Rich, Alan (January 25, 1996)."West Side Story".Variety.RetrievedMarch 29,2019.
- ^Lefkowitz, David (April 1, 1997)."Rent: Rubin-Vega Moves Out, Harriell Moves In".Playbill.RetrievedMarch 29,2019.
- ^"Marcy Harriell – Broadway Cast & Staff - IBDB".IBDb.RetrievedMarch 29,2019.
- ^Jones, Kenneth (November 6, 2008)."New Girl In the Heights: Harriell Will Step Into Vanessa's High Heels".Playbill.RetrievedMarch 29,2019.
- ^Martin, Denise (August 4, 2003)."Marcy Harriell".Variety.RetrievedMarch 29,2019.
- ^"Broadway's Marcy Harriell to Recur on Showtime's NURSE JACKIE".BroadwayWorld.RetrievedMarch 29,2019.
- ^"Marcy Harriell | Apple TV (AU)".
- ^"Marcy Harriell - Rotten Tomatoes".Rotten Tomatoes.
- ^"Death Proof (2007) - IMDb".IMDb.
- ^Quinn, Dave (February 24, 2017)."How Lin-Manuel Miranda's Oscar-Nominated Moana Track Evolved into Disney's Most Unique Ballad".People.New York: Time Inc.RetrievedFebruary 27,2017.
- ^"Mark Morris's tribute to Burt Bacharach is what the world needs now".The Washington Post.RetrievedJuly 17,2023.
- ^"The Loser's Lounge Tribute to Aretha Franklin - Joe's Pub Live! From the Archives".
- ^"Losers Lounge Setlist at City Winery New York City, New York".setlist.fm.
- ^"NBCU Sells Bluprint Crafting Subscription-Streaming Service to Marketing Firm".July 2020.
- ^"Wax Prints".Threadsmagazine.February 21, 2019.RetrievedMarch 29,2019.
- ^"Episode 65: Sew Confident with Marcy Harriell".Love To Sew Podcast.October 30, 2018.RetrievedJanuary 25,2020.
- ^"Let's TALK STITCH: A Cup of Sew Joe 2".YouTube.January 3, 2021.
- ^"Marcy Harriell".Playbill.
- ^"Marcy Harriell – Broadway Cast & Staff - IBDB".ibdb.
- ^"Marcy Harriell Theatre Credits, News, Bio and Photos".broadwayworld.
- ^"Sondheim Celebration at Avery Fisher Hall To Include Songs from Follies".Playbill.October 14, 2002.
- ^ab"Marcy Harriell - TV Guide".TVGuide.
- ^"Marcy Harriell".TV.
- ^Schneider, Michael (May 11, 2009)."NBC passing on 'Legally Mad'".Variety.RetrievedDecember 28,2019.
- ^"2019 Short Form Video Festival".
