Karen Burthwright biography

Karen Burthwright

At Writers Theatre: Sweet Charity

Chicago credits include: Alice in Computerland (Northbrook Theatre for Young Audiences), Ragtime (Joseph Jefferson Award for Best Musical), Hot Mikado and Aida (Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook). Broadway credit: Jesus Christ Superstar. Regional/Canada/First National Tours include: Smokey Joe's Café (Florida Studio Theatre), Jesus Christ Superstar (La Jolla Playhouse), Dirty Dancing (Toronto Company & US First National Tour), Hairspray (Toronto Company & US First National Tour), Mamma Mia! (Toronto Company & US First National Tour),The Rocky Horror Show (Canadian Stage/Manitoba Theatre Centre), Hair (Canadian Stage), Dreamgirls (Stage West Calgary), California Dreaming (Stage West Mississauga), Away Home (Afro Canadian Playwright's Festival) and Nutmeg Princess (Young People's Theatre). Film/TV credits include The New Superman Man of Steel (2013), Journey to Freedom and Blues Brothers 2000. Website: karenburthwright.com. Thank you to my agents at Stewart Talent, and The Talent House. Love to God, my mommy, and the patrons who support live theatre! 

[Bio as of March 2013]