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Maria Silverman made her professional debut on Broadway in Michael Mayer’s Tony Award-winning revival of A View From the Bridge. Since then, she has appeared in over 50 productions, including 28 world premieres. Off-Broadway she appeared as 40 different women in Tales From the Tunnel and as human trafficker Vera in Beachwood Drive. New York roles include Romaine in Witness For the Prosecution, Rev. George in the Audelco-Award nominated Women in the Pit, Gertie in the NYIT-nominated House of Mirth, and Dee in No Place to Be Somebody directed by the legendary Woodie King Jr. Regionally, she was nominated for a Broadway World Award for Best Actress as Mia in Saviana Stanescu’s Ants, Penny in You Can't Take it With You, Anbara in Ismail Khalidi’s Tennis in Nablus, and Marta in John Biguenet’s Night Train. Directors she has collaborated with include Michael Schiralli, Jacqueline Hubbard, Ian Morgan, Nicole Ricciardi, Elena Araoz, Jose Zayas and Debra Whitfield. Maria was featured at the Actor’s Studio in a reading of Lanie Robertson’s new play The Gardener alongside Larry Pine and Ed Setrakian, directed by Christopher Scott. Most recently, she played Cora in the US Premiere of Calendar Girls at Ivoryton Playhouse, 20 characters in Patrick Barlow's A Christmas Carol and revived her solo performance in Andrea Dworkin’s Aftermath in the United Solo Festival on Theatre Row. Maria graduated with honors from Yale University with a B.A. in Theatre and Chinese and did her postgraduate training in classical acting at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts.

Maria Silverman STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2010
Performer

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1997
Ensemble


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NOT SMART Begins Streaming On The Metropolitan Virtual Playhouse This Week


Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse presents a new, live, free 'screened' reading of NOT SMART, Wilbur Daniel Steele. The reading begins streaming on March 6 at 8:00 pm (Eastern) and will be available through March 10/2021 at 10:00 pm (Eastern)  

BWW Review: SEE HOW THEY RUN at St. Vincent Continues a Beloved Summer Tradition


If you've ever wondered what a farce by Agatha Christie would be like, St. Vincent's annual summer farce will satisfy your curiosity- not to mention showcase all the local favorites in their triumphant returns.

Negro Ensemble to Continue 50th Anniversary with Remounts of ROSALEE PRITCHETT and THE PERRY'S MISSION


This Spring, The Negro Ensemble Company, Inc. continues the celebration of its 50th Anniversary season, in which it is remounting classic plays of the company's past.

Bridge Street Theatre to Present GIDION'S KNOT, 5/12-22


Over the course of a tense Parent/Teacher conference, a grieving mother and an emotionally overwhelmed elementary school teacher try to come to grips with a 5th-grader's tragic suicide. John Sowle directs and Broadway veterans Maria Silverman and Laura Beth Wells star in Bridge Street Theatre's production of Johnna Adams' 'Gidion's Knot', a shattering contemporary drama about bullying, freedom of expression, and the ever-present threat of violence in our schools. The play begins its two-weekend eight-performance run in Catskill on Thursday evening May 12.

Half Moon Theatre Spreads Holiday Cheer with A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Culinary Institute of America


A Christmas Carol promises a night to remember for the entire family with performances of this funny, dynamic, and face paced new adaptation of a favorite holiday classic December 4-6, 11-13, 16, and 18-19. In this adaptation by Patrick Barlow (creator of the Tony award-winning hit The 39 Steps), five actors bring Charles Dickens's iconic characters to life in this streamlined, highly theatrical re-telling of Scrooge's redemption-from miserly curmudgeon to a generous and kind member of society. Family members of all ages will come together to laugh, shed a tear, and revel in the joy of the season.

2015 Innovative Theater Award Winners Announced!


On Monday, September 21, 2015 The Innovative Theatre Foundation, the organization who for the past 11 years has been dedicated to celebrating Off-Off-Broadway, announced the 2015 recipients at its annual event. Celebrating eleven years and thousands of nominees, the New York Innovative Theatre awards took place at Mason Hall at Baruch Performing Arts Center.

New York Innovative Theatre Foundation Announces IT Award Nominations


On Monday, July 20, 2015, The New York Innovative Theatre Foundation, the organization who for the past 11 years has been dedicated to celebrating Off-Off-Broadway, announced the 2015 nominees at its annual event, The IT Party. Celebrating eleven years and thousands of nominees at DIAMOND HORSESHOE, home of Queen of the Night, 235 West 46th Street, 7pm-10pm.

Ivoryton Playhouse Presents US Premiere of CALENDAR GIRLS


The summer season opens in Ivoryton with the US professional premier of one of the UK's most popular shows, Calendar Girls. Adapted by Tim Firth from his smash hit Miramax film of the same name, it is based on an inspiring true story that is both poignant and hilarious.

Misha Shulman's MARTYRS STREET Plays TNC, Now thru 4/26


'Martyrs Street,' a realistic drama by Misha Shulman, is a gripping tale of two houses in the historical city of Hebron, in the Occupied West Bank.

Misha Shulman's MARTYRS STREET to Play TNC, 3/26-4/26


'Martyrs Street,' a realistic drama by Misha Shulman, is a gripping tale of two houses in the historical city of Hebron, in the Occupied West Bank.

Gallery Players to Present RUN FOR YOUR WIFE


Gallery Players presents Ray Cooney's Run For Your Wife - the fourth production in Gallery's 48th season - in what promises to be an intimate, exhilarating romp. Perfect for the post-holiday season.

EIGHT REINDEER MONOLOGUES Set for Joria Productions


Tired of Christmas Carol and Nutcracker? Here's a holiday play for those who like their comedy like they like their Christmas chocolate - DARK. Scandal erupts at the North Pole when one of Santa's reindeer accuses him of sexual harassment. Artistic Pride Productions brings back their annual production of Eight Reindeer Monologues for FIVE PERFORMANCES ONLY!! All performances at Joria Productions, 260 W. 36th street. Tickets can be purchased for just $18 at theeight2014.bpt.me or call 1-212-252-4076 to make reservations.

Metropolitan Playhouse Produces First Revival of Owen Davis's ICEBOUND, Now thru 10/19


Obie Award winning Metropolitan Playhouse revives Icebound, the 1923 winner of the Pulitzer Prize in drama by Owen Davis. Directed by Artistic Director Alex Roe at Metropolitan Playhouse: 220 E 4th Street. Previews begin tonight, with an official opening on 9/26/14. The run will end on 10/19/2014.

Metropolitan Playhouse Produces First Revival of Owen Davis's ICEBOUND, 9/19 - 10/19


Obie Award winning Metropolitan Playhouse revives Icebound, the 1923 winner of the Pulitzer Prize in drama by Owen Davis. Directed by Artistic Director Alex Roe at Metropolitan Playhouse: 220 E 4th Street. Previews begin 9/19/14 with an official opening on 9/26/14. The run will end on 10/19/2014.

East Lynne Theater Co. Among Local Organizations Decorating the Governor's Residence


It's this time of year when Drumthwacket, the Governor's Official Residence in Princeton, is always decked out in holiday splendor. But this season, a theatrical 'twist' has been added.

Spiral Theatre Studio's CHRISTMAS GUEST Opens Tomorrow


The Spiral Theatre Studio begins a limited run of CHRISTMAS GUEST by James V. O'Connor. November 22-December 15.

Cast of East Lynne Theater Company's THE LATE CHRISTOPHER BEAN Set for Q&A, 9/17


Patrons will have the opportunity to ask these and other questions on Friday, September 27, after seeing 'The Late Christopher Bean' written by Sidney Howard, who received the Oscar for Best Screen Play for 'Gone with the Wind.'

East Lynne Theater Company to Present THE LATE CHRISTOPHER BEAN, 9/18-10/13


The award-winning Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company, after a successful summer, continues its exciting 33rd season into the fall with 'The Late Christopher Bean,' a comedy, with a cast of nine, under the direction of ELTC's artistic director, Gayle Stahlhuth.

East Lynne Theater Company's 2013 Season Begins in June


The award-winning Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company has exciting shows lined up for its thirty-third season. It includes the usual world premiere ('The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'), a New Jersey premiere ('Lost on the Natchez Trace'), a comedy by a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright ('The Late Christopher Bean'), an American detective joins Holmes in our popular radio-style productions ('Holmes and Carter Mysteries') and our enchanting storytelling holiday show ('Christmas with Harte and O. Henry.') Special events include our standing-room-only Student Workshop Production and A Sunday Film Series that includes incredible silent features with live organ accompaniment. Our performance venue is the historic First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, located at the corner of Decatur and Hughes, between the beach and the Washington Street Mall.

Maria Silverman FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Maria Silverman been in?

Maria Silverman has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Maria Silverman been in?

Maria Silverman has not appeared in the West End.

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