Donna Marie Vivino is an American theatre, television, film actress and singer. She is well known for playing

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in the Broadway production of ''

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'' and as the original Young Cosette in ''

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'' on Broadway. She was seen on Law & Order in January 2023 as guest star Rachel Ford. She will be appearing in the upcoming films "Family Affair" and "Inappropriate Behavior" with Bobby Cannavale. She is the niece of

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(aka "Uncle Floyd") and the daughter of Terri Vivino-Apgar and

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, a member of the

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(undated).
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''. Accessed January 18, 2010. Vivino was raised in

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, where she attended

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, and graduated from

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of Columbia University in New York City. She is the sister of brothers Danny Vivino, Michael Vivino and sisters Antonia and Natalia. She has one child Hendrix.

Career

''Beautiful Dreamer''

Vivino's "Beautiful Dreamer" travels through personal history and musical eras. This recording features 13 songs that have resonated with Donna since childhood and embody her various interpretations of a “dream” – making her solo debut a thematically cohesive song-cycle, one that unfailingly captivates with its bountiful charms. Donna is accompanied by a world-class jazz quartet led by her father Jerry Vivino – longtime member of Conan O'Brien's house band – and pianist/arranger Mitch Forman. She interprets songs by Rodgers and Hart, George and Ira Gershwin, Antônio Carlos Jobim, Randy Newman, and other legendary writers. Below is the track list: 1. When Day Is Done 2.Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered 3. Over The Rainbow 4. When She Loved Me 5. Castle On A Cloud 6. Rainy Days and Mondays 7. How Insensitive 8. Never Never Land 9. My Romance 10. I Wish You Love 11. Once You Lose Your Heart 12. They Can't Take That Away From Me 13. Beautiful Dreamer All songs performed by Vivino, arrangements by Mitchel Forman. Featuring Jerry Vivino (father) on flute, alto flute, tenor saxophone and clarinet; Mitchel Forman on piano and keyboards; Kevin Axt on upright bass and acoustic bass guitar; and Ray Brinker on drums and percussion. The album is available on iTunes, Amazon, and Sh-K-Boom Records.

''Stars of David''

Vivino performed in ''Stars Of David'', which opened November 12, 2013 at the Daryl Roth Theatre. The show ran until December 15, and Donna was seen in roles such as Mandy, Ruth Ginsburg and Fran Drescher.

''Wicked''

Vivino played a 20-month stint as

on the 1st U.S. tour of the smash-hit musical ''

''. She joined the tour on October 30, 2007, serving as the standby for

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. Her first ever performance took place on December 26, 2007, and her first in the lead role on November 5, 2008. She starred alongside

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and later

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. Her final performance took place on July 4, 2010. On August 23, 2011, Donna took over the position of Elphaba standby on Broadway, replacing Jennifer DiNoia. She first covered during the absence of lead

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on the matinee of September 14. Jackie Burns replaced Wicks once her contract ended. Incidentally, Burns was Vivino's replacement on the national tour. Vivino was re-united with Clarke (who reprises her lead role) while performing as standby. Vivino went on for Burns the last two weeks of Burns' contract while she was suffering from the flu. She then went on as the Elphaba standby for

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and then for

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. She left the show on November 3, 2013.

Theatre credits

Broadway

*''Wicked'' as Elphaba standby (August 23, 2011 – November 3, 2013) *'' Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me'' as Comedy All-Star (2006) *''

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'' as Shelley and

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Tracy Turnblad (2006) *''

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'' in the ensemble *''

'', Original Broadway Cast, as Young Cosette (1987–88) --National Tour-- 'Cats' as Grizabella (January 2020 - March 2020) -- closed due to the

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Vivino also originated the role of Enid Hoopes in all of the pre-Broadway workshops of ''

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'' but was unable to do the show because of scheduling conflicts with '' Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me''.

Off-Broadway

* “Next to Normal “ as Diana Goodman * “Merrily We Roll Along” as Mary Flynn (LA Ovation Award Nomination for Best Actress in a Musical) (Robby Award Winner - Best Actress in a Musical) * “Finks” as Natalie (SF Bay Area Theatre Critics Award Nomination for Best Actress in a Play) *''Stars Of David'', as Mandy, Ruth Ginsburg, and Fran Drescher *''Sleeping Beauty Wakes'', as Cheryl Dourado *'' Grease'', as Rizzo *''

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'', as Bobette Kulp *'' A... My Name Is Alice'', Woman #2 *''

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat ''Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'' (often colloquially known as ''Joseph'') is a sung-through musical with lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on the character of Joseph from the Bible's Book of Genesis. Thi ...

'', as Narrator

National tours

*''

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, National, as Grizabella (2020) *''Wicked'', 1st national, as Elphaba (November 5, 2008 – July 2010) *''Wicked'', 1st national, as Elphaba standby (October 3, 2007 – November 4, 2008) *''

'', 1st national, as Shelley (2003–04)

Workshops and readings

Bedwetter, as Beth Ann *''

'', as Enid Hoops *''Dancing Under Water'', as Girl Next Door *''Terezin'', as Lorelei *''

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'', as Storyteller *''Owl Creek'', as Shiloh

Television and film

* Law and Order *, Rachel Ford, 2023 * Family Affair *, Beverly, 2023 * ''Good Friday'', Emily Cole, 2015 * ''Subject'', Drink Girl, 2015 (short) * ''

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'', Serena Maxwell, 2012/14, 11 episodes * ''

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'', Rhonda, 1 episode, 2012 * ''

My Sassy Girl ''My Sassy Girl'' ( ko, 엽기적인 그녀, Yeopgijeogin Geunyeo, That Bizarre Girl) is a 2001 South Korean romantic comedy film directed by Kwak Jae-yong, starring Jun Ji-hyun and Cha Tae-hyun. The film is based on a true story told in a series ...

'', Woman of No Consequence #2, 2008 * ''

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'', Samel's Caseworker, 2004 * ''The Twelve Days of Christmas'', Princess Silverbell (voice), TV movie, 1993 * ''

Married to It ''Married to It'' is a 1991 film directed by Arthur Hiller starring Beau Bridges, Stockard Channing, Robert Sean Leonard, Mary Stuart Masterson, Cybill Shepherd and Ron Silver. The film is about three New York City couples with disparate careers ...

'', Lucy Rothenberg, 1991 * ''American Playwrights Theater: The One Acts'', Mary Sweeney, 1 episode, 1989 * ''

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'', Young

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, 1 episode, 1988 * ''

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'', Kendall Bard, 1 episode, 1987 * ''

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'', Self, 1 episode, 1987 * ''

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'', Tess Abbott, 1 episode, 1985

References

External links

Donna Vivino's official website
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