McKenzie Kurtz explained

McKenzie Kurtz
Alma Mater:University of Michigan
Birth Date:January 13, 1997
Birth Place:Milton, Georgia, United States[1]
Years Active:2019–present
Occupation:Actress, singer, dancer

McKenzie Kurtz (born January 13, 1997) is an American stage actress, singer, and dancer. In her Broadway debut, she played the role of Anna in Frozen.

Early life

Kurtz grew up in Alpharetta, Georgia.[2] As a teenager, Kurtz was active in the theater program at Milton High School, playing Mary Poppins in the school's 2015 production of Mary Poppins.[3] In 2015, Kurtz was also a finalist for a Jimmy Award.[3] Kurtz is a 2019 graduate of the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre, and Dance.[2]

Career

Kurtz played Ariel in a production of Footloose at The Muny directed by Christian Borle in 2019.[4]

In Kurtz's 2020 Broadway debut, she played the role of Anna in the musical Frozen opposite Ciara Renée as Elsa and Ryan McCartan as Hans.[5] According to Kurtz, her initial audition for the role did not go well, but she was personally offered a second chance by Kristen Anderson-Lopez after the co-songwriter of Frozen saw her sing at a "Women of Broadway" concert.[2]

In 2021, Kurtz appeared in the ensemble of Annie Live! on NBC.[6]

From March 17 to April 11, 2022, Kurtz reprised her role of Anna in the Frozen US national tour. During the tour she was reunited with McCartan, her Broadway Hans.[7]

Kurtz originated the role of Penelope in the 2022 world premiere musical of Trading Places at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta. The production was directed by Kenny Leon.[8]

On January 13, 2023, it was announced that Kurtz would assume the role of Glinda in the Broadway company of Wicked at the Gershwin Theatre on February 14, taking over for Brittney Johnson.[9]

Stage credits

YearTitleRoleNotes
2019FootlooseArielThe Muny
2020FrozenAnnaBroadway
2022National tour
Trading PlacesPenelopeRegional (World premiere)
2023–2024WickedGlindaBroadway
2024The Heart of
Rock and Roll		Cassandra[10] Broadway

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Q&A: McKenzie Kurtz says Atlanta paved her yellow brick road to Broadway. ArtsATL.org. May 16, 2023.
  2. Web site: Moynihan. Caitlin. Frozen's McKenzie Kurtz on the Cruise that Changed Everything & Seeing Herself as a Princess for the First Time. Broadway.com. April 22, 2020.
  3. Web site: Listen to Frozen's New Star McKenzie Kurtz with These Incredible Clips from Her Past. Broadway.com. January 15, 2020.
  4. Web site: BWW Review: FOOTLOOSE at The Muny is a Timeless Smash Hit. Broadwayworld.com. July 20, 2019.
  5. Web site: Tran. Diep. See Why Ciara Renée, McKenzie Kurtz & Ryan McCartan Are Excited to Put Their Stamps on Frozen. BroadwayW.com. March 4, 2020.
  6. Web site: Full Cast Revealed for ANNIE LIVE! on NBC. BroadwayW.com. November 16, 2021.
  7. Web site: McKenzie Kurtz to Join the National Tour of FROZEN as 'Anna'. Rabinowitz. Chloe. BroadwayWorld. March 10, 2022. February 15, 2023.
  8. Web site: Aneesa Folds, Bryce Pinkham, Marc Kudisch, More Cast in World Premiere of Trading Places Musical. Playbill.com. March 23, 2022.
  9. Web site: Broadway's Wicked Will Welcome a New Glinda in February. Playbill.com. January 13, 2023.
  10. Web site: Dilella . Frank . Corey Cott and McKenzie Kurtz on Starring in The Heart of Rock and Roll. Broadway Direct . 24 May 2024.

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