McKenzie Kurtz

McKenzie Kurtz (born January 12, 1997) is an American actress, singer, and dancer. In her Broadway debut, she played the role of Anna in Frozen.

McKenzie Kurtz
Born (1997-01-12) January 12, 1997
Alma materUniversity of Michigan
OccupationActress, singer, dancer
Years active2019–present
Websitemckenziekurtz.com

Early life

Kurtz's childhood home is in Alpharetta, Georgia.[1] Kurtz was active in her high school's theater program, playing the titular role of Mary Poppins at Milton High School in 2015.[2] In 2015, Kurtz was also a finalist for a Jimmy Award.[2] Kurtz is a 2019 graduate of the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre, and Dance.[1]

Career

Kurtz played Ariel in a production of Footloose at The Muny directed by Christian Borle in 2019.[3]

In Kurtz's 2020 Broadway debut, she played the role of Anna in the musical Frozen.[4] According to Kurtz, her initial audition for the role did not go well, but she was personally offered a second chance by Kristen Anderson-Lopez after the co-songwriter of Frozen saw her sing at a "Women of Broadway" concert.[1]

In 2021, Kurtz appeared in the ensemble of Annie Live! on NBC.[5]

References
  1. Moynihan, Caitlin (April 22, 2020). "Frozen's McKenzie Kurtz on the Cruise that Changed Everything & Seeing Herself as a Princess for the First Time". Broadway.com.
  2. "Listen to Frozen's New Star McKenzie Kurtz with These Incredible Clips from Her Past". Broadway.com. January 15, 2020.
  3. "BWW Review: FOOTLOOSE at The Muny is a Timeless Smash Hit". Broadwayworld.com. July 20, 2019.
  4. Tran, Diep (March 4, 2020). "See Why Ciara Renée, McKenzie Kurtz & Ryan McCartan Are Excited to Put Their Stamps on Frozen". BroadwayW.com.
  5. "Full Cast Revealed for ANNIE LIVE! on NBC". BroadwayW.com. November 16, 2021.
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