Lauren Marcus

Lauren Marcus (born November 27, 1985) is an American actor and singer-songwriter. She currently lives in New York City. Lauren made her Broadway debut as Brooke Lohst in Be More Chill at the Lyceum Theatre in February 2019, after originating the role first at Two River Theatre[1] in 2015, and then again Off-Broadway at the Signature Theatre in the summer of 2018.[2]

Lauren Marcus
BornNovember 27, 1985 (age 33)
EducationNew Trier High School
James I. O'Neill High School
New York University, Steinhardt
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
OccupationActor, Singer/Songwriter
Spouse(s)Joe Iconis
Websitelaurenmarcus.com

She appeared as Amy in Company at Barrington Stage Company alongside Aaron Tveit. In winter 2018, she played Brigid in The Humans at the St. Louis Repertory Theatre,[3] and was subsequently nominated for a BroadwayWorld Regional Theatre Award as Best Supporting Actress in a Drama.[4] She also received a JJ Award from the St. Louis Post Dispatch for her performance alongside Kathleen Wise.[5]

Lauren is also a singer-songwriter, and performs regularly with her band around New York City. She released her debut EP, Never Really Done With You, in July 2016 at Joe's Pub.[6]

Early life and education

Marcus was raised in the suburbs of Chicago, and attended New Trier High School for three years before relocating to Garrison, NY, where she attended James I. O'Neill High School. She attended New York University's Vocal Performance program at the Steinhardt School of Education, and received a Bachelor of Music. Marcus received her Master of Arts at The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, where she studied acting[7]

Theatre credits
[8]
Year Production Role Venue Level of Production
2012 Pregnancy Pact Jenn Weston Playhouse Regional
2014 The Marvelous Wonderettes Suzy
2015 Merrily We Roll Along Mary Flynn Sharon Playhouse
Be More Chill Brooke Lohst Two River Theatre
Little Shop of Horrors Audrey Sharon Playhouse
2017 Beatsville Carla Asolo Rep
Company Amy Barrington Stage Co.
2018 The Humans Bridgid St. Louis Rep
Be More Chill Brooke Lohst Signature Theatre Off-Broadway
2019 Lyceum Theatre Broadway
Love In Hate Nation[9] Ms.Asp Two River Theatre Regional

References
  1. "'Be More Chill' Heads to the Big Apple". The Two River Times. 2018-08-01. Retrieved 2018-12-09.
  2. "Lauren Marcus | Theatre Reviews Limited". Retrieved 2018-12-09.
  3. Newmark, Judith. "Kathleen Wise and Lauren Marcus". stltoday.com. Retrieved 2018-12-09.
  4. "2018 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards – Best Supporting Actress in a Drama (St. Louis)". www.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2018-12-09.
  5. Newmark, Judith. "Kathleen Wise and Lauren Marcus". stltoday.com. Retrieved 2018-12-09.
  6. "The 10 Best Things About "Never Really Done With You"". Lauren Marcus. Retrieved 2018-12-09.
  7. letterstobroadway (2016-07-18). "Lauren Marcus on the Intersection of Musical Theatre and Songwriting; an in-depth conversation". Letters to Broadway. Retrieved 2018-12-09.
  8. "Lauren Marcus". Lauren Marcus. Retrieved 2018-12-12.
  9. https://tworivertheater.org/whats-on/loveinhatenation/#:~:text=Set%20in%20a%201960s%20Juvie,her%20head%20put%20on%20straight.
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