I still cry, even when I get introduced as 'the Tony Award winning actress.'" - On her reaction to her Tony win
Niece of S.J. Perelman and Nathanael West.
Grew up in Bedford Village, New York.
Father Michael is a retired architect.
Is the youngest of four siblings.
Mother Maxine is a retired teacher.
Studied musical theatre for two years at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Manhattan.
Joined the touring company of Grease, 1994-95, and later played Pink Lady Jan in Grease on Broadway (1995).
Won Broadway's 2003 Tony Award as Best Actress (Musical) for her performance as Tracy Turnblad in "Hairspray."
Engaged to her fianc?e who she met in 1994 during a stage production of Grease. [2005]
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