GRAFF, Randy 1955–

PERSONAL

Born May 23, 1955, in Brooklyn, NY; cousin of Todd Graff (an actor). Education: Graduated from Wagner College.

Addresses: Agent— Peter Strain and Associates, 1501 Broadway, Suite 2900, New York, NY 10036–5601; Phil Sutfin, International Creative Management, 40 West 57th St., New York, NY 10019.

Career: Actress and singer.

Awards, Honors: Outer Critics Circle Award nomination, 1987, for Les Miserables; Antoinette Perry Award, best featured actress in a musical, and Drama Desk Award, both 1990, for City of Angels; Lucille Lortel Award, outstanding featured actress, League of Off–Broadway Theatres and Producers, Drama Desk Award nomination, outstanding featured actress in a musical, and Outer Critics Circle Award nomination, outstanding actress in a musical, all 2001, for A Class Act.

CREDITS

Stage Appearances:

(Off–Broadway debut) Pins and Needles, Roundabout Theatre Company, 1978.

Something Wonderful, Westchester Regional Theatre, Harrison, NY, 1979.

Rosalia, Sarava (musical), Mark Hellinger Theatre, then Broadway Theatre, both New York City, 1979.

Multiple roles, Coming Attractions, Mainstage, Playwrights Horizons Theatre, New York City, 1980–1991.

Keystone, McCarter Theatre, Princeton, NJ, 1981.

A ... My Name Is Alice, Village Gate Theatre Upstairs, New York City, 1983, then American Place Theatre, New York City, 1984.

Amateurs, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Cincinnati, OH, 1985.

Fiorello! (musical), Goodspeed Opera House, East Haddam, CT, 1985.

Absurd Person Singular, Philadelphia Drama Guild, Philadelphia, PA, 1986.

Fantine, Les Miserables (musical), Broadway Theatre, New York City, 1987–1990, then Imperial Theatre, New York City, beginning 1990.

Oolie and Donna, City of Angels (musical), Virginia Theatre, New York City, 1989, 1992.

Oolie and Donna, City of Angels (musical), Shubert Theatre, Los Angeles, 1991–1992.

A writer, A ... My Name Is Still Alice, 1991–1992.

Trina, Falsettos (musical), John Golden Theatre, New York City, 1993.

Carol, Laughter on the 23rd Floor, Richard Rodgers Theatre, New York City, 1993–1994.

Natasha, Rough Crossing, McCarter Theatre, 1994–1995.

Rosalind, Moon over Buffalo, Martin Beck Theatre, New York City, 1995–1996.

Liz Imbrie, High Society, Geary Theatre, San Francisco, CA, 1997, then St. James Theatre, New York City, 1998.

Kay Cram, "Do Re Mi" (concert), City Center Encores!, City Center Theatre, New York City, 1999.

Millie, Hotel Suite (also known as Neil Simon's Hotel Suite ), Roundabout Theatre Company, Gramercy Theatre, New York City, 2000.

Sophie, A Class Act (musical), Manhattan Theatre Club Stage II, New York City, 2000, then Ambassador Theatre, New York City, 2001.

City Center Encores! Broadway Bash!, City Center Theatre, 2001.

Marianna Mortara, Edgardo Mine, Hartford Stage Company, Hartford, CT, 2002.

Countess Charlotte Malcolm, A Little Night Music (musical), John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC, 2002.

Sondheim Concert Spectacular, Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center, New York City, 2002.

Broadway Flea Market and Grand Auction (benefit performance), Shubert Alley, New York City, 2002.

All Girl Band: The Songs of David Zippe! (cabaret performance), Joe's Pub, Public Theatre, New York City, 2002.

Narrator and woman, The Long Christmas Ride Home, Vineyard Theatre New York City, 2003.

The Threepenny Opera (musical), Williamstown Theatre Festival, Main Stage, Williamstown, MA, 2003.

Melissa Gardner, Love Letters, Duplex Theatre, New York City, 2003.

An Intimate Night (benefit performance), Manhattan Theatre Club, 2003.

Golde, Fiddler on the Roof (musical), Minskoff Theatre, New York City, 2004.

Also appeared in Eighty Days, La Jolla Playhouse, La Jolla, CA; in Godspell, Raleigh, NC; as understudy for Betty Rizzo and other characters, Grease, Royale Theatre, New York City; in Gypsy, Village Dinner Theatre, Raleigh, NC; and in Jerry's Girls, Once on a Summer's Day, and Station Joy, all in New York City; appeared as Sonya in They're Playing Our Song; also appeared in Promises, Promises.

Television Appearances; Pilots:

Marlene Hobart, The Ed Begley, Jr. Show, CBS, 1989.

Gail, Working It Out, NBC, 1990.

Marion, Bless This House, CBS, 1995.

Television Appearances; Episodic:

Dr. Martha Kershan, "Sonata for Solo Organ," Law & Order, NBC, 1990.

Sharon, "Bedfellows," Mad about You, NBC, 1993.

Attorney, "The Stars Align," Ed, NBC, 2001.

Hillary Morton, "Attorney Client," Law & Order, NBC, 2002.

Appeared in Donahue, NBC; The Guiding Light, CBS; Kate & Allie, CBS; and The Tonight Show, NBC.

Television Appearances; Series:

Principal Francine E. Itkin, a recurring role, Drexell's Class, Fox, 1991.

Appeared in Love and War and in Pros and Cons.

Television Work; Series:

Song performer for the series Sheep in the Big City, Cartoon Network.

Film Appearances:

Louise Brinkman, Keys to Tulsa, Gramercy, 1997.

Herself, Moon over Broadway, 1997.

RECORDINGS

Albums:

Doing Something Right: Randy Graff Sings Cy Coleman, Varese, 1996.

(Contributor) Ultimate Broadway 2, RCA, 2003.

Contributor to soundtrack recordings of City of Angels, A Class Act, Do Re Mi, High Society, and Les Miserables.

Audio Books:

Narrator, Pretend You Don't See Her, by Mary Higgins Clark, Simon & Schuster, 1997.

OTHER SOURCES

Periodicals:

Back Stage, November 26, 1993, p. 11.