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BIO

Academy Award nominated Rachel McAdams’ transformative performances have established her as one of Hollywood’s most sought-after and respected actors. Films: adaptation of Judy Blume’s best-selling novel Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret; Game Night alongside Jason Bateman and Kyle Chandler; Sebastián Lelio’s Disobedience, co-starring opposite Rachel Weisz; starred alongside Benedict Cumberbatch, Tilda Swinton, Mads Mikkelsen and Chiwetel Ejiofor in Scott Derrickson’s Marvel film, Doctor Strange; Dr. Christine Palmer opposite Benedict Cumberbatch and Elizabeth Olsen in Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness, directed by Sam Raimi; Thomas McCarthy’s critically acclaimed Spotlight, alongside Michael Keaton and Mark Ruffalo (Oscar Nom, Critics’ Choice Award Nom, Screen Actors’ Guild Award Nom); Woody Allen’s Midnight In Paris (SAG nomination) opposite Owen Wilson, Kathy Bates, Adrien Brody, Marion Cotillard, Carla Bruni, and Michael Sheen; Irene Adler in Sherlock Homes: A Game of Shadows opposite Robert Downey Jr.; The Little Prince opposite Jeff Bridges, Paul Rudd, and Benicio del Toro; Anton Corbijn’s A Most Wanted Man opposite Philip Seymour Hoffman, Robin Wright and Willem Dafoe; Cameron Crowe’s Aloha opposite Bradley Cooper and Emma Stone; She played Sigrit Ericksdóttir opposite Will Ferrell in Netflix’s Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga; Southpaw opposite Jake Gyllenhaal and Forest Whitaker, Wim Wenders’ Everything Will Be Fine opposite James Franco, Charlotte Gainsbourg and Robert Naylor; Michael Sucsy’s The Vow, opposite Channing Tatum; Richard Curtis’ About Time opposite Domnhall Gleeson and Bill Nighhy; Terrance Mallick’s To The Wonder opposite Ben Affleck and Olga Kurylenko; Brian De Palma’s Passion opposite Noomi Rapace; Roger Michell’s Morning Glory opposite Diane Keaton and Harrison Ford; Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes; The Time Traveler’s Wife; Neil Burger’s The Lucky Ones; Married Life (Toronto Film Festival 2007 Premiere); The Family Stone opposite Diane Keaton and Sarah Jessica Parker; Wes Craven’s Red Eye opposite Cillian Murphy; Wedding Crashers opposite Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn and Christopher Walken; Nick Cassavettes’ The Notebook opposite Ryan Gosling and Mean Girls.


Television: McAdams guest starred in FX’s popular series “Dave” in three episodes as herself, alongside Brad Pitt and Dave Burd; Nic Pizzolatto’s “True Detective” where she starred alongside Colin Farrell, Taylor Kitsch, and Vince Vaughn.

In 2005, McAdams received ShoWest’s Supporting Actress of the Year Award as well as the Breakthrough Actress of the Year at the Hollywood Film Awards. In 2009, she was awarded with ShoWest’s Female Star of the Year.

McAdams was born and raised in a small town outside of London, Ontario, Canada. Involved with theater growing up, she went on to graduate with honors with a BFA degree in Theater from York University.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Original Broadway Production, 2024
Mary Jane


Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play

Rachel McAdams, Mary Jane

Drama League Awards - 2024 - Distinguished Performance

Rachel McAdams, Mary Jane

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Play

Rachel McAdams, Mary Jane


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Theatre World Awards - 2024 - Theatre World Award

Rachel McAdams, Mary Jane

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Rachel McAdams, Mary Jane

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Amy Herzog's Adaptation of Ibsen's AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Acquired By Concord Theatricals For Licensing

Concord Theatricals has secured exclusive worldwide English language stage licensing rights to Amy Herzog's 2024 Tony Award-nominated adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's An Enemy of the People for its Samuel French imprint.
Review: EDINBURGH 2024: SIX CHICK FLICKS . . ., Underbelly, Bristo Square

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A Brief History of Movie Stars in Their Broadway Debuts

This time, the reader question was: What is the history of established movie stars making their Broadway debuts?
3 Broadway Shows Close Today

Broadway says goodbye to two limited-run productions and one open-run production. A Beautiful Noise takes its final bow at the Broadhurst Theatre following 35 previews and 657 regular performances; Appropriate will conclude its run at the Belasco Theatre following 23 previews and 194 regular performances; and Mary Jane closes at the Samuel J. FriedmanTheatre following 19 previews and 80 regular performances.
How/When/Where to Watch the 2024 Tony Awards

On June 16, The 77th Annual Tony Awards made their debut at Lincoln Center at the David H. Koch Theatre to celebrate the best of Broadway for the 2023/24 theatre season.
Recap the 2024 Tony Awards Acceptance Speeches

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Photos: On the Red Carpet at the 2024 Tony Awards

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2024 Tony Awards Winners - The Full List

The 77th Annual Tony Awards were a smashing success with The Outsiders and Stereophonic taking home the top prizes of Best Play and Best Musical. Find out who else took home honors with the full list of winners below!
Video: Check Out New Footage of Rachel McAdams & More in MARY JANE

Check out new footage of MARY JANE on Broadway! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Exclusive: Manhattan Theatre Club's Trifecta

In this edition, we hear from Manhattan Theatre Club Artistic Director Lynne Meadow and Executive Director Chris Jennings, who contributed the below essay about their three  Tony-nominated plays, Jaja's African Hair Braiding, Prayer for the French Republic, and Mary Jane.
2024 Drama Desk Awards Winners- The Full List

The best of Broadway and off-Broadway came together for the 68th Annual Drama Desk Awards, which were held at The Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.
ILLINOISE, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, OH, MARY! Take Top Honors At LGBTQ Critics' Dorian Theater Awards

GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics honored ILLINOISE, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, and OH, MARY! at the Dorian Theater Awards, celebrating the best of Broadway and Off-Broadway for 2023-24.
Final Days To Vote For the 21st Annual Theatre Fans' Choice Awards

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Photos: Inside Manhattan Theatre Club's 2024 Spring Gala

Manhattan Theatre Club just presented its annual Spring Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street. The evening included performances by the casts of many of this Broadway season’s most acclaimed musicals, including Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, Days of Wine and Roses, The Great Gatsby, The Notebook, The Outsiders, The Who’s Tommy, and Water For Elephants. Check out photos from the big night!
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Photos: Go Inside the 2024 Drama League Awards

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MARY JANE Starring Rachel McAdams Extends For a Final Time

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced a final extension for the Broadway premiere of Mary Jane, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog, starring Rachel McAdams, and directed by Anne Kauffman.
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Video: Rachel McAdams on MARY JANE- It's Not Brain Surgery, But It's Important

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Rachel McAdams chats about the Mary Jane creative team, why this piece means so much to her, and about being a Tony nominee.
Cast Members From THE WIZ, STEREOPHONIC, and More Honored With 2024 Theatre World Awards

The 2024 Honorees have been announced for the Theatre World Award for an Outstanding Debut Performance in a Broadway or Off-Broadway Production. Learn more about the honorees here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Rachel McAdams been in?

Rachel McAdams has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Rachel McAdams been in?

Rachel McAdams has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Rachel McAdams been nominated for?

Rachel McAdams has received several nominations for her performance in Mary Jane, including: Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards, Distinguished Performance at the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, the Theatre World Award at the Theatre World Awards, and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards.

What awards has Rachel McAdams won?

Rachel McAdams has won the Theatre World Award for her performance in Mary Jane.

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