Birth Place: Santa Barbara, CA, USA
Huffman first came to Broadway as a replacement cast member in the hit musical La Cage aux Folles (1985), and was quickly cast in Bob Fosse's Big Deal, to be followed by a Tony-Award nomination for her performance in The Will Rogers Follies (1991). In 2001, she played the role of Ulla in the original cast of the Broadway musical The Producers, by Mel Brooks. Huffman received the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical for the role.
She made her film debut in the film Hero (1992). She has since appeared in Space Marines (1996), Romance & Cigarettes and The Nanny Diaries. She also appeared in the 2010 film The Company Men. During 2003 and 2004, she produced, starred in and acted as production designer for the independent film Sunday on the Rocks directed by Joe Morton.
On television, she has had guest starring roles on programs such as Frasier, Law & Order: Criminal Intent and Mad About You. She appeared as herself in several guest spots on the television series Curb Your Enthusiasm during 2004. The series' fourth season plot involved Larry David joining the cast of The Producers. Beginning in August 2005, Huffman took over for Kimberlin Brown as Dr. Paige Miller on One Life to Live. Her last episode aired on January 23, 2006. During 2011 and 2012, she has appeared in episodes of The Good Wife.
She was a regular food judge on Food Network's Iron Chef America, described by host Alton Brown as "the Kitty Carlisle" of the series.
During July and August 2007, Huffman starred in the Off-Broadway play Surface to Air written by David Epstein and directed by James Naughton, in a rare dramatic part for the actress who usually appears on stage in musicals. In May 2009, she appeared in the new musical Pirates! in the Huntington Theatre Company, Boston, production. She appeared alongside The Producers co-star Nathan Lane in The Nance which opened on Broadway on April 15, 2013. She was nominated for a 2013 Outer Critics Circle Award for her work in that play. In 2014, she played a major role in the Off-Broadway rock musical Revolution in the Elbow of Ragnar Agnarsson Furniture Painter.
In July 2017 she directed City of Light, a musical by Gabrielle Wagner, Julie Weiner and Jan Roper at the SheNYC Summer Theater Festival.
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Cady Huffman, The Nance
Cady Huffman, The Producers
Cady Huffman, The Producers
Cady Huffman, The Producers
Cady Huffman , The Will Rogers Follies
The J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company has announced the all-star cast of the first of its two cabaret evenings this spring at AMT.
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“Voices for Volunteers of Fairfield County – An Appreciation Performance” will celebrate community volunteers with a concert by musical theater talents, many originally from the local area, on Wednesday, January 24, at 7:30 p.m., at Westport Country Playhouse.
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Get the latest news on the Off-Broadway debut of WHITE ROSE: The Musical, starring Jo Ellen Pellman and Mike Cefalo. Find out when the performances begin and where to catch this inspiring true story of courage and resistance at Theatre Row's Theatre 3 on January 17, 2024.
Director Will Nunziata will join the lineup for Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation's Try It Like This: Directors and Choreographers Take the Stage, an evening of performances on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 54 Below in New York City. Get more information about the event here!
Tony Award winner Cady Huffman and renowned bass player Mary Ann McSweeney perform an eclectic and acoustic collection of popular music at Sacred Heart University Community Theatre. Don't miss this unique and stripped-down take on songs by Jimi Hendrix, Peggy Lee, JayZ, and Julie Andrews. Tickets and info available.
Join us for an invite-only industry presentation of the new musical 'AN ENTIRELY ORDINARY TOWN' on Thursday, September 28th, 2023. Featuring book and lyrics by Alex Giles, original concept/book/lyrics by David Russell, and music by Andy Peterson.
Shimmy Braun's play Faygele will get an invite-only industry presentation directed by Will Nunziata on September 14, 2023. Learn more about the play here!
Join Bill Russell in 'My Side of the Show' at Birdland as he delves into the captivating world of the Broadway musical 'Side Show.' Experience the magic and artistry of this beloved production in a unique concert setting. Don't miss this unforgettable exploration of one of Broadway's most cherished musicals.
Join Amanda McBroom, the Golden Globe winner, as she takes the stage at BIRDLAND in 'Such Good Friends,' a celebration of female songwriters. Don't miss this limited engagement!
Get ready for an extraordinary night of music as Tony Award winner Cady Huffman and bass player Mary Ann McSweeney take the stage at Birdland Theater. Don't miss out on this limited-time performance that guarantees an unforgettable experience.
Get the latest news on the industry presentation of WHITE ROSE: THE MUSICAL, featuring the talented Wren Rivera. Don't miss this exclusive showcase of the highly anticipated production.
Join in at BIRDLAND for an unforgettable night of music featuring the extraordinary talents of Matt Baker and Luke Hawkins. Don't miss out on this epic musical experience.
Immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies of Hoagy Carmichael as Klea Blackhurst and Billy Stritch take the stage at Birdland. Don't miss this unforgettable night of 'Dreaming of a Song: The Music of Hoagy Carmichael' with two incredible performers.
UPTA CAMP will be presented at Winthrop PAC this month.
Cady Huffman has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.
Cady Huffman has not appeared in the West End.
Cady Huffman has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "The Nance," Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Producers," Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "The Producers," Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "The Producers," and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "The Will Rogers Follies."
Cady Huffman has won the following awards for her role in The Producers: Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards.
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