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Daphne Rubin-Vega is best known for the roles she originated, including Mimi (RENT) and Conchita (Anna in the Tropics), both of which earned her Tony Award nominations. Other originated roles include Dolores in Empanada Loca, Rahmi in Gum, Sofia in Nilo Cruz' Two Sisters and a Piano, Canary Mary in Suzan-Lori Parks' F-ing A, and Lucy in Jack Goes Boating at The Public. She appeared in the Broadway revivals of A Streetcar Named Desire (Stella), The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Magenta) and Les Miserables (Fantine).



Her film credits include detective Gloria Perez in Wild Things, Flawless, opposite Robert De Niro, and reprising the role of Lucy in the film version of Jack Goes Boatingrs.

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STAGE CREDITS

Tennessee Williams's The Night of the Iguana Tennessee Williams's The Night of the Iguana
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival Production, 2023
Maxine Faulk
My Broken Language My Broken Language
[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theater World Premiere Production, 2022
Performer
In the Heights In the Heights
[Motion Picture]
2020 Motion Picture, 2020
Daniela
Miss You Like Hell Miss You Like Hell
[Off-Broadway]
The Public Theater New York Premiere, 2018
Beatriz
Super Shaw Women
[New York]
Gingold Theatrical Group's Project Shaw Production, 2017
Performer
Daphne's Dive Daphne's Dive
[New York]
Signature Theatre World Premiere Production, 2016
Inez
Los Monologos de la Vagina Los Monologos de la Vagina
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Spanish-language Revival, 2014
Performer [Replacement]
Romeo and Juliet Romeo and Juliet
[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Production, 2013
Nurse
A Streetcar Named Desire A Streetcar Named Desire
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2012
Stella Kowalski
Blood From a Stone Blood From a Stone
[Off-Broadway]
The New Group Production, 2011
Yvette
Jack Goes Boating
[Off-Broadway]
2007
Lucy
Les Miserables Les Miserables
[Broadway]
Return Engagement [Broadway], 2006
Fantine
Everythings Turning Into Beautiful
[Off-Broadway]
2006
Brenda
Rent Reunion Concert
[Broadway]
Reunion Concert, 2006
Mimi Marquez
Bernarda Alba
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2006
Martirio
Martirio
Between Us
[Off-Broadway]
2004
Grace
Chef's Theater: A Musical Feast
[Off-Broadway]
2004
Performer
Anna in the Tropics Anna in the Tropics
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Conchita
F-ing A
[Off-Broadway]
2003
Canary Mary
Free to Be... You and Me
[Off-Broadway]
2002
Performer
The Rocky Horror Show
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2000
Usherette
Magenta
Two Sisters and a Piano
[Off-Broadway]
2000
Sophia
Gum
[Off-Broadway]
1999
Performer
Rent Rent
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1996
Mimi Marquez
Rent
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1996
Mimi Marquez
Mimi Marquez
Bernarda Alba
[New York]
Workshop, 2005
Performer

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Daphne Rubin-Vega, Miss You Like Hell

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Daphne Rubin-VegaEmpanada Loca

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Daphne Rubin-VegaEmpanada Loca

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Daphne Rubin-Vega, A Streetcar Named Desire

Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Daphne Rubin-Vega, Anna in the Topics

The Lortels - 2003 - Outstanding Featured Actress

Daphne Rubin-Vega, Fucking A

Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Actress - Musical

Daphne Rubin-Vega, Rent


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Theatre World Awards - 1996 - Performance

Daphne Rubin-Vega, Rent

Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Daphne Rubin-Vega, Rent

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CAPA will present THEATERWORKSUSA’S production of Dog Man: The Musical, based on the popular book series by Dav Pilkey. Learn how to purchase tickets.
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Just in time for the fourth season, we compiled a list of the Broadway stars that appear across the first three seasons- and announced cast for the fourth- and how you might know them on the stage.
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Candela, a pioneering initiative dedicated to advancing high-quality theater education for emerging playwrights, book writers, and lyricists of Latin American and Caribbean heritage, has announced the fellows for its second annual Playwrights Summer Fellowship program.
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Photos: Inside and Backstage at the 78th Annual Theatre World Awards

The historic 78th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony was held on Monday evening, June 10, 2024 at the Marquis Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the big night here!
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DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL is Coming to Popejoy Hall in December

Popejoy Hall will present TheaterWorksUSA’s Dog Man: The Musical based on the popular book series by Dav Pilkey. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
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The Center for Fiction, a 200-year-old literary nonprofit that has created an immersive home for readers and writers in downtown Brooklyn, and Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, will co-present Story/Teller Arts: Quiara Alegría Hudes on My Broken Language: A Theater Jawn.
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Richard Kind, Daphne Rubin-Vega and Jin Ha Join Season 4 of ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING

It was announced today that more actors have joined the fan-favorite Hulu series, Only Murders in the Building. Actors Richard Kind, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Catherine Cohen, and Jin Ha have been cast in the upcoming fouth season, all in recurring roles. They join the previously announced new cast members Molly Shannon, Eva Longoria, Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis, Desmin Borges, Siena Werber and Lilian Rebelo. 
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On March 21st, Scripps College will present A Simple Herstory, a groundbreaking, award-winning, deviant, multi-platform audio fiction exploration of the 100+ women who have run for President of the United States.
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Interview: HAZBIN HOTEL Creator Discusses the Series' Broadway Cast

Watch a video of Hazbin Hotel creator Vivienne Medrano discussing their voice cast of Broadway stars, including Erika Henningsen, Stephanie Beatriz, Jessica Vosk, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Keith David, Blake Roman, Christian Borle, Patina Miller, Joel Perez, Don Darryl Rivera, Krystina Alabado,Alex Brightman, James Monroe Iglehart, Lilli Cooper, and more.
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HAZBIN HOTEL Creator Interested in Broadway Musical Adaptation

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Interview: Jessica Vosk & Daphne Rubin-Vega on What to Expect From HAZBIN HOTEL

Watch a video of Jessica Vosk and Daphne Rubin-Vega teasing what to expect from Hazbin Hotel, the new adult animated musical series on Prime Video. We sit down with them to discuss what they enjoyed about their first time doing voice work for animation, what to expect from the new series, and more.
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The Acting Company has revealed the cast for their reading of Hamlet. See the full cast and learn how to purchase tickets!
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A24 Music and Prime Video shared part one of the Hazbin Hotel Original Soundtrack. Get a first listen to Christian Borle, Alex Brightman, Erika Henningsen, Stephanie Beatriz, Blake Roman, Daphne Rubin-Vega, James Monroe Iglehart, Lilli Cooper, and Keith David in the soundtrack from the first episodes of the musical series.
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Interview: Jeremy Jordan, Kimiko Glenn & Amir Talai on Their HAZBIN HOTEL Characters

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Daphne Rubin-Vega been in?

Daphne Rubin-Vega has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Daphne Rubin-Vega been in?

Daphne Rubin-Vega has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Daphne Rubin-Vega been nominated for?

Daphne Rubin-Vega has received several nominations for her performances, including: - Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Miss You Like Hell - Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Empanada Loca - Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Empanada Loca - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Streetcar Named Desire - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Anna in the Tropics - Outstanding Featured Actress (The Lortels) for Fucking A - Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Rent - Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Rent - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rent

What awards has Daphne Rubin-Vega won?

Daphne Rubin-Vega has won a Theatre World Award for her performance in Rent.

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