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Kim Whalen
Born
Kimberly Whalen

Kim Whalen is an American actress and singer.

Career

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In November 2009, Whalen joined the Off-Broadway cast of The Fantasticks as Luisa, replacing Addi McDaniel.[1][2] She left the production in 2010.[3]

In the early 2010s, Whalen appeared in two independent films: 2011's The Tree of Life, as Mrs. Brown, and 2014's A Winter Rose, as the titular Winter Rose.[4] Whalen had a brief appearance on Glee as a member of the acapella group The Golden Goblets.[3]

Whalen has been involved with Los Angeles-based theatre group StarKid Productions since 2019.

Theater

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Year Show Role Company Notes Ref
2006 Brighton Beach Memoirs Flower Mound Performing Arts Theatre [5]
2007 Carousel Julie Jordan Texas Lyric Stage [6][1][7]
2008 The Light in the Piazza Clara Theatre Three [3][8][9]
West Side Story Maria Texas Lyric Stage [1][10]
2009 Grey Gardens Edie WaterTower Theatre [11][12]
2009-2010 The Fantasticks Luisa Off-Broadway [1][2]
2010 My Fair Lady Eliza Doolittle Texas Lyric Stage [13][14][15]
2019 Black Friday Becky Barnes StarKid Productions
2023 Nerdy Prudes Must Die StarKid Productions
2024 Cinderella's Castle The Fairy Queen of Sweet Dreams StarKid Productions

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Show Role Result Ref
2006 Leon Rabin Awards Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - Play Brighton Beach Memoirs Nominated [5]
2009 Dallas-Fort Worth Theater Critics Forum Actress The Light in the Piazza and West Side Story Clara; Maria Won [16]
2010 The Column Awards Supporting Actress in a Musical (Equity) Grey Gardens Edie Nominated [17]

Personal life

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Whalen attended University of Texas Arlington,[6] and briefly attended Collin College before pursuing acting full-time.[3] In the late 2000s, Whalen moved to New York City.[11]

Whalen married fellow actor Curt Mega in 2010; the couple met in 2008, while co-starring in a production of The Light in the Piazza in Dallas, Texas.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Off Broadway: The Fantasticks: Kimberly Whalen plays 'Luisa'". New York Theatre Guide. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
  2. ^ a b Sierra, Gabrielle (2009-11-05). "Kimberly Whalen Takes Steps Into THE FANTASTICKS Tonight 11/5". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
  3. ^ a b c d e "'Glee' alum comes home to help save Arlington theater school that taught him". The Dallas Morning News. 2014-01-02. Archived from the original on 2024-04-10. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
  4. ^ "Movie Review: A Winter Rose". www.austinchronicle.com. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
  5. ^ a b Melnicoff, Joseph (2006-09-26). "Dallas Theatre League Announces Rabin Award Nominations". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
  6. ^ a b Liner, Elaine (2007-09-13). "One Good Turn". Dallas Observer. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
  7. ^ Gans, Andre (2007-07-20). "Casting Announced for Lyric Stage Carousel; Production to Feature 40-Piece Orchestra". Playbill. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
  8. ^ "The Light in the Piazza". TheaterMania.com. 2008-11-04. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
  9. ^ Becker, Stephen (2008-10-28). "'The Light in the Piazza' at Theatre Three". Art&Seek. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
  10. ^ Hetrick, Adam (2008-09-05). "West Side Story Begins Dallas Lyric Stage Run Sept. 5". Playbill. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
  11. ^ a b Taitte, Lawson (2009-10-05). "Kimberly Whalen to go into NYC "Fantasticks"". Dallas News. Archived from the original on 2024-04-10. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
  12. ^ "Grey Gardens The Musical". WaterTower Theatre. 2024-04-10. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
  13. ^ Rosky, Nicole (2010-09-15). "VIDEO: MY FAIR LADY Opens at Lyric Stage". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
  14. ^ "Theater review: 'My Fair Lady' proves its excellence at Lyric Stage in Irving". Dallas News. 2010-09-13. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
  15. ^ Liner, Elaine (2010-09-16). "My Fair Lady Lifts Lyric Stage To New Heights; DFW Theater Critics (Who Include Elaine) Honor Top Actors And Shows". Dallas Observer. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
  16. ^ Leo (2009-09-16). "Theater Critics Forum announces award winners". Dallas Voice. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
  17. ^ "The Column Awards, 2010 Nominations". thecolumnawards.org. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
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