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
Frozen may refer to:
* the result of freezing
* a paralysis response in extreme cases of fear
Films
* ''Frozen'' (1997 film), a film by Wang Xiaoshuai
* ''Frozen'' (2005 film), a film by Juliet McKoen
* ''Frozen'' (2007 film), a film by Sh ...
''.
Early life
Kurtz grew up in
Alpharetta, Georgia.
As a teenager, Kurtz was active in the theater program at Milton High School, playing
Mary Poppins It may refer to:
* ''Mary Poppins'' (book series), the original 1934–1988 children's fantasy novels that introduced the character.
* Mary Poppins (character), the nanny with magical powers.
* ''Mary Poppins'' (film), a 1964 Disney film sta ...
in the school's 2015 production of ''
Mary Poppins It may refer to:
* ''Mary Poppins'' (book series), the original 1934–1988 children's fantasy novels that introduced the character.
* Mary Poppins (character), the nanny with magical powers.
* ''Mary Poppins'' (film), a 1964 Disney film sta ...
''.
In 2015, Kurtz was also a finalist for a
Jimmy Award.
Kurtz is a 2019 graduate of the
University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre, and Dance.
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Career
Kurtz played Ariel in a production of ''Footloose'' at The Muny directed by Christian Borle in 2019.
In Kurtz's 2020 Broadway debut, she played the role of Anna in the musical ''Frozen
Frozen may refer to:
* the result of freezing
* a paralysis response in extreme cases of fear
Films
* ''Frozen'' (1997 film), a film by Wang Xiaoshuai
* ''Frozen'' (2005 film), a film by Juliet McKoen
* ''Frozen'' (2007 film), a film by Sh ...
'' opposite Ciara Renée
Ciara Renée Harper (born October 19, 1990) is an American actress and musician. She is best known for her roles on Broadway as The Witch in ''Big Fish,'' the Leading Player in ''Pippin'', and Elsa in '' Frozen.'' She played Esmeralda in ''The H ...
as Elsa and Ryan McCartan
Ryan Jerome McCartan (born June 14, 1993) is an American actor and singer. As an actor, he is known for playing Jason "J.D." Dean in the original off-Broadway production of '' Heathers: The Musical'' (2014) and for playing Brad Majors in the 201 ...
as Hans. 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.[
In 2021, Kurtz appeared in the ensemble of '']Annie Live!
''Annie Live!'' is an American musical television special that aired on NBC on December 2, 2021. It was a performance of the 1977 Broadway musical ''Annie'', which is based on the comic strip '' Little Orphan Annie'' by Harold Gray. The producti ...
'' on NBC.
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.
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
Kenny Leon is an American director, producer, actor, and author, notable for his work on Broadway, on television, and in regional theater. In 2014, he won the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play for ''A Raisin in the Sun''.
Career
He gaine ...
.
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.
Stage credits
References
External links
McKenzie Kurtz on Twitter
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1997 births
Living people
University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance alumni