The Best Female Broadway Stars of the 21st Century
Female performers have taken Broadway by storm in the 21st century, with many talented women drawing audiences night after night. Many can be seen in the most popular Broadway shows, such as Wicked, while others are in smaller productions, but their talent has earned all of them a place on this list of the most amazing 21st century female Broadway stars.
A few of the best female Broadway performers of the 21st century are just beginning their careers, but they will be sure not to disappoint audiences in the future. Leighton Meester, who shot to fame on the show “Gossip Girl,” will make her Broadway debut in 2014, starring in a production of Of Mice and Men.
On this list you’ll find the best female stars Broadway has to offer in the 21st century. Although a few of their names might be unfamiliar, you’re sure to hear about them in the coming years. Cast your votes below for the best 21st century female Broadway stars.- Original cast of Beautiful: the Carole King Musical. Revival of On a Clear Day You Can See Forever. Upcoming production of Waitress,
- Won a Tony Award for her performance in Thoroughly Modern Millie.
- Recipient of two Tony Awards, for Evita and Gypsy
- Recipient of five Tony Awards.
- Originated the role of Maureen in Rent.
- Originated role of Glinda in Wicked.
- Won the revival cast role of Sandy in Grease from TV show You're The One That I Want. Original Bonnie in Bonnie & Clyde. Hope in Anything Goes revival. Ella in Cinderella.
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Kara Lindsay
Original Katherine in Newsies. Glinda in Wicked in December 2014 Original Zoe Murphy
- Has received four Tony Award nominations in her career.
- Dogfight, Wicked, Grease, Everyday Rapture
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Eva Noblezada
- Amber in Hairspray. Elle Woods in Legally Blonde
- Remembered for her performance as Emmie in Caroline, or Change.