Christy Altomare

American actress and singer-songwriter

Christy Altomare (born June 23, 1986) is an American singer-songwriter and musical theatre and stage actress. She played Wendla in the rock musical Spring Awakening. In the off-Broadway revival of the movie Carrie, she played Sue Snell. Her first Broadway act was as Sophie in Mamma Mia!.[1]

Christy Altomare
Born
Christine Altomare

(1986-06-23) 23 June 1986 (age 37)
Alma materUniversity of Cincinnati's Conservatory of Music (BFA, 2008)
Occupation(s)Actress, singer-songwriter
Websitewww.christyaltomare.com

Altomare began performing at age five in the community theater in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. She began writing songs at age 12.

Altomare has either won or been nominated or honored for several awards.

Altomare was born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResult
2016Connecticut Critics Circle AwardOutstanding Lead Actress in a MusicalAnastasiaWon
2017Drama Desk AwardOutstanding Actress in a MusicalNominated
Outer Critics Circle AwardOutstanding Actress in a MusicalNominated
Theatre World AwardHonoree
Broadway.com Audience AwardBest Leading Actress in a MusicalNominated
Best Onstage Pair (w/ Derek Klena)Nominated
Broadway.com Star Of The Year[2]Won

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