Cheryl Stern is a Broadway veteran actress and Jonathan Larson Award–winning writer with a career spanning Broadway, Off-Broadway, national tours, regional theatre, television, and film. Known for her powerful character work, emotional depth, and commanding stage presence, Cheryl brings unforgettable performances to both classic and contemporary productions across the country.
Recent Performances
Cheryl recently appeared at Carnegie Hall in the all-star Hello, Dolly! concert and in the National Tour of Funny Girl as Mrs. Strakosh and as Mrs. Brice at select performances. She also recently received critical acclaim as Yente in Fiddler on the Roof at The Muny in St. Louis.
Broadway
Cheryl’s Broadway credits include:
- La Cage aux Folles (Tony Award–Winning Revival, starring Kelsey Grammer)
- The Women (Roundabout Theatre Company; filmed for PBS, with Cynthia Nixon and Jennifer Coolidge)
- Laughing Room Only (with Jackie Mason)
- Candide (New York City Opera)
Off Broadway:
- Fiorello (New York City Center: Encores)
- Being Audrey (Transport Group – originator of Claire)
- 27 Rue de Fleurus (Alice B. Toklas)
- First Lady Suite (Mamie Eisenhower – Drama Desk Nomination)
- City of… (Playwrights Realm)
- Requiem for William (Transport Group)
- I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change
- That’s Life!
- The Immigrant
Off-Broadway Original Works (writer/performer)
Off-Broadway, Cheryl starred in and co-wrote A Letter to Harvey Milk, and received critical acclaim for her solo musical, Shoes and Baggage (music by Tom Kochan) at the cell Theatre and Out of the Box Theatrics.
National Tours:
Cheryl performed in national tours of:
- Funny Girl (Mrs. Strakosh/Mrs. Brice)
- La Cage aux Folles (Mme. Dindon)
- Les Misérables
- Evita
- Fiddler on the Roof
- A Grand Night for Singing
Recent Regional Theatre Highlights Include:
- Sandi in the world premiere of The Pet Project (co-production Transport Group and New London Barn Theatre)
- Anne Schwerner in the world premiere of Three Mothers (Capital Repertory Theatre)
- Gramma in The Addams Family and Genie in Beautiful (Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre)
- Sue in Bells Are Ringing (Berkshire Theatre Group)
- Yente in Fiddler on the Roof (The MUNY and Goodspeed Musicals)
- Jack’s Mother in Into the Woods (Baltimore Center Stage / Westport Playhouse)
- The Old Lady in Candide (Huntington Theatre Company – IRNE Award, Best Supporting Actress)
Television & Film
Cheryl’s television credits include And Just Like That (Season 3), The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Ida, recurring), Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Unforgettable, Guiding Light, All My Children, As the World Turns, and Sondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall (PBS).
Film credits include Brooklyn Lobster (with Jane Curtin and Danny Aiello), This Is Where I Leave You (with Jane Fonda, Tina Fey, and Jason Bateman), and Can’t Let It Go (starring Mario Cantone).
Training & Professional Background
Cheryl is a graduate of Northwestern University and a respected presence in the professional theatre and entertainment industry.
Representation
Boals Winnett and Associates
262 W. 38th Street #1207
NYC, NY 10018
(212) 500-1424
Credits
- La Cage Aux Folles (Tony Award-winning revival): Jacqueline, starring Kelsey Grammer.
- The Women (Roundabout Theatre; filmed for PBS): Co-starring Cynthia Nixon and Jennifer Coolidge.
- Laughing Room Only: Starring the late Jackie Mason.
- Fiorello (Encores/NY City Center): Mrs. Pomerantz.
- Candide (NY City Opera): Old Lady.
- A Letter To Harvey Milk: Starred in and co-wrote.
- Shoes and Baggage (solo show with music by Tom Kochan): Performed at The Cell and Out of the Box Theatrics.
- Being Audrey (Transport Group): Created the role of Claire.
- 27 Rue de Fleurus: Played Alice B. Toklas.
- First Lady Suite: Played Mamie Eisenhower; Drama Desk-nominated.
- Other shows include City of at Playwrights Realm, Requiem for William, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Game Show, That’s Life!, and The Immigrant.
- Funny Girl – Mrs. Strakosh/Mrs. Brice
- La Cage Aux Folles (Mme. Dindon)
- Les Miserables
- Grand Night For Singing
- Evita
- Fiddler On The Roof
- Three Mothers at Capital Rep: Role of Anne Schwerner (world premiere).
- The Addams Family: Played Gramma.
- Beautiful at The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre: Played Genie.
- Bells Are Ringing at Berkshire Theatre Group: Played Sue.
- Fiddler at Goodspeed: Played Yente.
- Into The Woods at Baltimore Center Stage/Westport Playhouse: Played Jack’s Mother.
- Mary Zimmerman’s Candide at the Huntington: Played The Old Lady; won IRNE Award for Best Supporting Actress.
- And Just Like That: Season 3.
- The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Recurring role as Ida.
- Unforgettable
- Law and Order-Criminal Intent
- Sondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall (PBS)
- Guiding Light
- All My Children
- As the World Turns
- Brooklyn Lobster: Co-starring Jane Curtin and Danny Aiello.
- This is Where I Leave You: Co-starring Jane Fonda, Tina Fey, and Jason Bateman.
- Can’t Let It Go: Upcoming, starring Mario Cantone.
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