{{short description|American actress}} {{Use mdy dates|date=January 2021}} {{Infobox person | name = Jennifer Simard | image = Jennifer Simard.jpg | caption = Simard at the 2022 Tony Awards | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1970|8|8}} | birth_place = Manchester, New Hampshire, U.S. | education = Boston Conservatory (BFA) | occupation = Actress, singer | years_active = 1992–present | height = 5'2"<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rowen |first=Bess |date=March 5, 2016 |title=Nuns on the Pun: An Interview with Disaster!'s Jennifer Simard |url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/nuns-on-the-pun-an-interv_b_9447728/ |access-date=July 6, 2025 |website=Huff Post}}</ref> | spouse = {{marriage|Brad Robertson|2004|2024|reason=divorce}} | website = {{URL|jennifersimard.com}} }} '''Jennifer Jean Simard''' (born August 8, 1970) is an American actress and singer known primarily for her work in musical theatre. A three-time Tony Award nominee, she rose to prominence with roles in Broadway and Off-Broadway productions in the 2000s, such as ''I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, The Thing About Men'' and ''Forbidden Broadway: Special Victims Unit'', nominated for a Drama Desk Award and Lucille Lortel Award for the latter.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Haun |first=Harry |date=June 7, 2022 |title=Jennifer Simard: From 'Forbidden Broadway' to Tony Contender |url=https://observer.com/2022/06/jennifer-simard-from-forbidden-broadway-to-tony-contender/ |access-date=May 22, 2024 |website=The Observer}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Peikert |first=Mark |date=March 21, 2016 |title=8 Questions With...Jennifer Simard |url=https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/questions-withjennifer-simard-8121/ |access-date=May 22, 2024 |website=Backstage}}</ref>
In 2016, Simard starred as Sister Mary Downey in ''Disaster!,'' receiving rave reviews and her first nomination for Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. Between 2020 and 2022, she starred as Sarah in the Broadway revival of ''Company'' for which she received her second Tony nomination. Other Broadway credits include the 2017 revival of ''Hello, Dolly!,'' ''Mean Girls,'' and ''Once Upon a One More Time.'' She received her third Tony nomination for her performance as lead role Helen Sharp in ''Death Becomes Her''.
Simard's screen credits include ''Somewhere in Queens, Law & Order'' and ''Younger''.
== Life and career == Simard is from Litchfield, New Hampshire. She studied at the Boston Conservatory of Music and Hunter College.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gans |first=Andrew |date=August 11, 2023 |title=Comedic Broadway Scene Stealer Jennifer Simard Says She Actually Prefers the Drama |url=https://playbill.com/article/broadway-comedy-scene-stealer-jennifer-simard-says-she-actually-prefers-the-drama |access-date=May 22, 2024 |website=Playbill}}</ref> After studying, Simard moved to New York, where she appeared in ''Forbidden Broadway '93''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Arnegger |first=Sarah Jane |date=March 8, 2016 |title=Schools of the Stars: Where ''Disaster!'' Cast and Creators Went to College |url=http://www.playbill.com/article/schools-of-the-stars-where-disaster-cast-and-creators-went-to-college |access-date=May 17, 2018 |website=Playbill}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Klein |first=Alvin |date=January 31, 1993 |title=THEATER; Getting the Giggles From 'Forbidden Broadway' |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1993/01/31/nyregion/theater-getting-the-giggles-from-forbidden-broadway.html |access-date=May 22, 2024 |work=The New York Times |language=en}}</ref>
She made her Broadway debut in ''The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee'' and later performed in the Broadway productions of ''Shrek The Musical'' and ''Sister Act''.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Leeds|first=Ryan|date=2016-04-21|title=An Interview with DISASTER'S Jennifer Simard & Seth Rudetsky|language=en-US|work=Manhattan Digest|url=https://www.manhattandigest.com/2016/04/21/an-interview-with-disasters-jennifer-simard-seth-rudetsky/|access-date=2018-05-17}}</ref>
Simard garnered Drama Desk Award nominations for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical for her roles in ''I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change'', ''The Thing About Men'', and ''Forbidden Broadway: Special Victims Unit'' (2005).<ref>Murray, Matthew (April 28, 2005). [https://www.theatermania.com/new-york-city-theater/news/2005-drama-desk-award-nominations-announced_5956.html "2005 Drama Desk Award Nominations Announced"]. ''TheaterMania''.</ref>
She originated the role of Sister Mary Downey in the 2016 Broadway musical ''Disaster!''; her performance earned her a Tony Award nomination, as well as a Drama League Award nomination, in 2016. She was also nominated for a Drama Desk Award for the role, which she performed off-Broadway in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stasio |first=Marilyn |date=March 9, 2016 |title=Broadway Review: Disaster-Movie Spoof 'Disaster!' |url=https://variety.com/2016/legit/reviews/disaster-review-musical-1201724331/ |access-date=May 22, 2024 |website=Variety}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gans |first=Andrew |date=April 8, 2016 |title=Diva Talk: Disaster!'s Scene-Stealing Jennifer Simard Shares Her Most Memorable Nights Onstage |url=https://playbill.com/article/disaster-s-scene-stealing-jennifer-simard-shares-her-most-memorable-nights-onstage |access-date=May 22, 2024 |website=Playbill}}</ref>
She appeared on Broadway as Ernestina in the 2017 revival of ''Hello, Dolly!'', starring Bette Midler and David Hyde Pierce.<ref name="DollyCast">{{cite web|last=Hetrick|first=Adam|date=September 16, 2016|title=Kate Baldwin, Gavin Creel, Jennifer Simard Join Bette Midler ''Hello, Dolly!''|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/kate-baldwin-gavin-creel-jennifer-simard-join-bette-midler-hello-dolly|work=Playbill}}</ref> Simard played Miss Hannigan in the St. Louis Muny production of ''Annie'' from July 18–25, 2018.<ref name="annie">{{Cite web|last=Gans|first=Andrew|date=April 10, 2018|title=Jennifer Simard and Christopher Sieber Join Muny ''Annie''|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/jennifer-simard-and-christopher-sieber-join-muny-annie|access-date=2018-05-17|website=Playbill|language=en}}</ref> In August 2018, it was announced that Simard would join the Tony-nominated musical ''Mean Girls'' as Mrs. Heron, Ms. Norbury, and Mrs. George that September, replacing Kerry Butler.<ref name="Mean">{{cite web|last=Clement|first=Olivia|date=2018-08-14|title=Jennifer Simard to Join ''Mean Girls'' on Broadway|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/jennifer-simard-to-join-mean-girls-on-broadway|work=Playbill}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Deb |first=Sopan |date=September 22, 2019 |title=That New 'Mean Girls' Teacher Has Homework to Do |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/12/theater/mean-girls-broadway-jennifer-simard.html |access-date=May 22, 2024 |work=The New York Times |language= |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> Her last performance was on December 8, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Huston|first1=Caitlin|date=December 11, 2019|title=Catherine Brunell takes over for Jennifer Simard in 'Mean Girls'|url=https://broadwaynews.com/2019/12/11/catherine-brunell-takes-over-for-jennifer-simard-in-mean-girls/|accessdate=2020-03-24|website=Broadway News}}</ref>
In October 2019, it was announced that Simard would join the gender-swapped revival of ''Company'' as Sarah at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.<ref>{{cite web |date=October 21, 2019 |title=BREAKING: Matt Doyle, Jennifer Simard, Christopher Sieber, and More Join COMPANY; Cast Announced! |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BREAKING-Matt-Doyle-Jennifer-Simard-Christopher-Sieber-and-More-Join-COMPANY-Cast-Announced-20191021 |accessdate=May 22, 2024 |website=BroadwayWorld}}</ref> She returned to the production after the pandemic, starring as Sarah over the course of 2020 to 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Quinn |first=Dave |date=April 11, 2022 |title=Company's Jennifer Simard Transforms the Pain of Her Past Anorexia Battle into Humor on Broadway |url=https://people.com/health/company-jennifer-simard-anorexia-battle/ |access-date=May 22, 2024 |website=People}}</ref> Between February 26 to March 6, 2022, she took over the role of Joanne due to the unavailability of Patti LuPone.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Culwell-Block |first=Logan |date=March 8, 2022 |title=Patti LuPone Returns to Broadway Company March 8 |url=https://playbill.com/article/patti-lupone-returns-to-broadway-company-march-8 |access-date=May 22, 2024 |website=Playbill}}</ref> At the 75th Tony Awards Simard received her second nomination for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gans |first=Andrew |date=March 24, 2022 |title=2022 Tony Nominee Jennifer Simard Is Grateful for the Company She Keeps |url=https://playbill.com/article/2022-tony-nominee-jennifer-simard-is-grateful-for-the-company-she-keeps |access-date=May 22, 2024 |website=Playbill}}</ref>
In 2023, she originated the role of Stepmother in the Britney Spears jukebox musical ''Once Upon a One More Time'' at the Marquis Theatre.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ramírez |first=Juan A. |date=August 16, 2023 |title=This Evil Stepmother Has Perfect Comedic Timing: In "Once Upon a One More Time," Jennifer Simard finds value in seeing "how small you can make something and achieve a big result |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/16/theater/jennifer-simard-once-upon-a-one-more-time.html |access-date=May 22, 2024 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref>
In 2024, Simard starred in the stage adaptation of ''Death Becomes Her'' as Helen Sharp, opposite co-lead Megan Hilty as Madeline Ashton.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gans |first=Andrew |date=March 4, 2024 |title=Christopher Sieber, Michelle Williams, More Join Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard in Death Becomes Her Musical |url=https://playbill.com/article/michelle-williams-christopher-sieber-more-join-megan-hilty-and-jennifer-simard-in-death-becomes-her-musical |access-date=May 22, 2024 |website=Playbill}}</ref> The production's out of town tryout ran at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre from April 30 to June 2, 2024. Simard and Hilty led the production on Broadway, at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, which began previews on October 23, 2024, before opening on November 21, 2024.<ref name="Abourizk">{{Cite web |last=Abourizk |first=Michael |date=May 15, 2024 |url=https://www.broadwaynews.com/megan-hilty-and-jennifer-simard-will-star-in-death-becomes-her-on-broadway/ |title='Death Becomes Her' musical will open on Broadway; Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard to star |access-date=2024-05-24}}</ref> Simard received a Tony nomination for her portrayal of Helen.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-05-04 |title=In 'Death Becomes Her,' Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard find their person — on and off the stage |url=https://www.today.com/popculture/theater/megan-hilty-jennifer-simard-death-becomes-her-tonys-interview-rcna204621 |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=TODAY.com |language=en}}</ref>
===Television and film=== Simard's television roles include appearances in ''Younger'', ''The Good Wife'', ''Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'', ''Law & Order'', "Girls5eva," and ''The King of Queens.'' She also appeared in the 2000 comedy film ''The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0799335/|title=Jennifer Simard|website=IMDb|access-date=2018-05-17}}</ref>
==Personal life== On October 3, 2004, Simard married Brad Robertson, whom she met when he was the light board operator for the off-Broadway production of ''I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Spaner|first=Whitney|date=February 14, 2016|title=How ''Disaster!'''s Jennifer Simard Landed the Role of a Lifetime|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/a-fine-showmance-how-disaster-s-jennifer-simard-landed-the-role-of-a-lifetime-com-385968|access-date=2018-05-17|website=Playbill|language=en}}</ref> The couple divorced in 2024.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/05/theater/tony-nominees-2025-photos.html|title=41 Tony Nominees on the Obstacles That Shaped Them|last=Soloski|first=Alexis|date=June 5, 2025|work=New York Times|access-date=5 June 2025}}</ref>
== Theater == {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Theatre ! Director(s) ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- | 1996 | ''I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change'' | Woman #1 | Westside Theatre | {{small|Joel Bishoff}} | {{center|}} |- | 2003 | ''The Thing About Men'' | Woman | Promenade Theatre | {{small|}} | {{center|}} |- | 2004 | ''Forbidden Broadway: Special Victims Unit'' | Various Characters | Douglas Fairbanks Theatre | {{small|Gerard Alessandrini and Phillip George}} | {{center|}} |- | 2006 | rowspan=2| ''The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee'' |Rona Lisa Peretti | US National Tour | rowspan=2 | {{small|James Lapine}} | {{center|<ref name= "BeeTour">{{cite web |last=Hernandez |first=Ernio |url=http://www.playbill.com/article/jennifer-simard-prepped-for-the-25th-annual-putnam-county-spelling-bee-tour-com-133598 |title=Jennifer Simard Prepped for ''The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee'' Tour |date=July 6, 2006 |work=Playbill}}</ref>}} |- | 2007 | Rona Lisa Peretti {{small|(replacement)}} | Circle in the Square Theatre | {{center|<ref name= "BeeBway">{{cite web |last=Hernandez |first=Ernio |url=http://www.playbill.com/article/mo-rocca-and-jennifer-simard-run-broadways-spelling-bee-with-new-cast-beginning-april-17-com-140157 |title=Mo Rocca and Jennifer Simard Run Broadway's ''Spelling Bee'' with New Cast Beginning April 17 |date=April 17, 2007 |work=Playbill}}</ref>}} |- | 2008 | ''Shrek the Musical'' | Queen Lillian/Wicked Witch/<br>Magic Mirror Assistant | rowspan=2 | Broadway Theatre | {{small|Jason Moore}} | {{center|}} |- | 2011 | ''Sister Act'' | Ensemble | {{small|Jerry Zaks}} | {{center|}} |- | 2013 | rowspan=2| ''Disaster!'' | rowspan=2| Sister Mary Downy | St. Luke’s Theatre | rowspan=2 | {{small|Jack Plotnick}} | {{center|<ref name= "DisasterOffBway">{{cite web |last=Gans |first=Andrew |url=http://www.playbill.com/article/john-treacy-egan-michele-ragusa-jennifer-simard-mary-testa-try-to-avoid-disaster-beginning-oct-14-off-broadway-com-210506 |title=John Treacy Egan, Michele Ragusa, Jennifer Simard, Mary Testa Try to Avoid ''Disaster!'', Beginning Oct. 14 Off-Broadway|date=October 14, 2013 |work=Playbill}}</ref>}} |- | 2016 | Nederlander Theatre | {{center|<ref name= "DisasterNom">{{cite web |last=Gioia |first=Michael |url=http://www.playbill.com/article/jennifer-simard-on-carrying-the-banner-for-her-show-as-it-bids-broadway-farewell |title=Jennifer Simard On Carrying the Banner For Her Show as It Bids Broadway Farewell |date=May 8, 2016 |work=Playbill}}</ref>}} |- | 2017–18 | ''Hello, Dolly!'' | Ernestina | Shubert Theatre | {{small|Jerry Zaks}} | {{center|<ref name= "DollyCast"/>}} |- | 2018 | ''Annie'' | Miss Hannigan | The Muny | {{small|}} | {{center|<ref name= "annie"/>}} |- | 2018–19 | ''Mean Girls'' | Mrs. Heron/Ms. Norbury/<br>Mrs. George {{small|(replacement)}} | August Wilson Theatre | {{small|Casey Nicholaw}} | {{center|<ref name= "Mean"/>}} |- | 2020 | rowspan=4| ''Company'' | rowspan=2| Sarah<br>u/s Joanne | rowspan=4| Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre | rowspan=4| {{small|Marianne Elliott}} | rowspan=4| |- | 2021–22 |- | rowspan=2|2022 | Joanne {{small|(temporary replacement)}} |- | Sarah<br>u/s Joanne |- |2023 |''Once Upon a One More Time'' |Stepmother |Marquis Theatre |<small>Keone Madrid and Mari Madrid</small> | |- |2023 |''Hello, Dolly!'' |Dolly Gallagher-Levi |Renaissance Theatre |<small>Michael Thomas</small> |{{center|<ref name= "hellodolly">{{cite web |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Jennifer-Simard-And-Jeff-Richmond-To-Lead-HELLO-DOLLY-At-Renaissance-Theatre-20231018 |title=Jennifer Simard And Jeff Richmond To Lead HELLO, DOLLY! At Renaissance Theatre |date=Oct 18, 2023 |work=BroadwayWorld}}</ref>}} |- |2024 |rowspan=2|''Death Becomes Her'' |rowspan=2| Helen Sharp |Cadillac Palace Theatre |rowspan=2|<small>Christopher Gattelli</small> | |- |2024–26 |Lunt-Fontanne Theatre | {{center|<ref name="Abourizk"/>}} |- |2025 |''Pete 'n' Keely'' |Keely Stevens |Concert at Carnegie Hall |<small>Mark Waldrop</small> |{{center|<ref name= "PeteNKeely">{{cite web |url=https://www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2025/02/17/Jennifer-Simard-Christopher-Sieber-0730PM |title=Jennifer Simard & Christopher Sieber - Feb 17 |date=Feb 17, 2025 |work=Carnegie Hall}}</ref>}} |- |}
==Filmography== ===Film=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- | 2000 | ''The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas'' | Bride-To-Be | {{center|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0158622/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_10 |title=The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas (2000) - IMDb |date= |work=IMDb}}</ref>}} |- | 2001 | ''Wish You Were Dead'' | Cake Girl | {{center|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0209486/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_9 |title=Wish You Were Dead (2001) - IMDb |date= |work=IMDb}}</ref>}} |- | 2013 | ''Shrek the Musical'' | Wicked Witch | {{center|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3070936/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_6 |title=Shrek the Musical (2013) - IMDb |date= |work=IMDb}}</ref>}} |- | 2014 | ''Non-Stop'' | Maggie Evans (uncredited) | {{center|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2024469/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_5 |title=Non-Stop (2014) - IMDb |date= |work=IMDb}}</ref>}} |- | 2015 | ''Sisters'' | Pet Activist at Party | {{center|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmovie.com/movie/sisters-v596772/cast-crew|title=Sisters (2015) - Cast & Crew|work=allmovie.com|access-date=September 9, 2019}}</ref>}} |- | 2022 | ''Somewhere in Queens'' |Patsy | |}
===Television=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- | 1999 | ''The King of Queens'' | Paula | Episode: "Best Man" | {{center|<ref name="IMDB">{{cite web |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0799335/ |title=Jennifer Simard - IMDb |date= |work=IMDb}}</ref>}} |- | 2006 | ''Law & Order'' | Danielle Andreas | Episode: "Invaders" | {{center|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0799655/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_8 |title="Law & Order" Invaders (TV Episode 2006) - IMDb |date= |work=IMDb}}</ref>}} |- | 2008 | ''Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'' | Debra Jackson | Episode: "Trade" | {{center|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1015440/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_7 |title="Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" Trade (TV Episode 2008) - IMDb |date= |work=IMDb}}</ref>}} |- | 2015 | ''The Good Wife'' | Janie Mullaby | Episode: "Payback" | {{center|<ref>[http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20151013cbs01/ "Listings. 'The Good Wife'. November 1, 2015"]. ''thefutoncritic.com''. Retrieved September 8, 2019.</ref>}} |- | 2016 | ''Younger'' | Sherry | Episode: "Last Days of Books" | {{center|<ref>Smith, Matt (October 12, 2016). [https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Recap-Krysta-Rodriguez-Jennifer-Simard-Guest-on-YOUNGER-as-Liza-Saves-a-Bookstore-20161012 "BWW Recap: Krysta Rodriguez, Jennifer Simard Guest on YOUNGER as Liza Saves a Bookstore"] ''BroadwayWorld''.</ref>}} |- | 2021 | ''Girls5eva'' | Daphne | Episode: "Catskills" | {{center|<ref name="IMDB">{{cite web |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0799335/ |title=Jennifer Simard - IMDb |date= |work=IMDb}}</ref>}} |}
== Awards and nominations == {| class="wikitable" |+ !Year !Award ceremony !Category !Show !Result ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- |1997 |rowspan=3|Drama Desk Award |rowspan=3|Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical |''I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change'' |{{nom}} | |- |2004 |''The Thing About Men'' |{{nom}} | |- | rowspan="2" |2005 | rowspan="2" |''Forbidden Broadway: Special Victims Unit'' |{{nom}} | |- |Lucille Lortel Award |Outstanding Featured Actress |{{nom}} | |- |rowspan=2| 2014 |Drama Desk Award |Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | rowspan="4" |''Disaster!'' |{{nom}} | |- |rowspan=2|Drama League Award |rowspan=2|Distinguished Performance Award |{{nom}} | |- | rowspan="2" |2016 |{{nom}} | |- |rowspan=2|Tony Award |rowspan=2|Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical |{{nom}} |{{center|<ref name= "DisasterNom"/>}} |- |rowspan=2|2022 |rowspan=2|''Company'' |{{nom}} | |- |Drama Desk Award |Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical |{{nom}} | |- | rowspan="9" | 2025 | Drama Desk Award | Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical | rowspan="9" | ''Death Becomes Her'' | {{nom}} | |- | Drama League Award | Distinguished Performance Award | {{nom}} |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Culwell-Block |first=Logan |date=April 22, 2025 |title=2025 Drama League Awards Nominations Are Out; Read the Full List |url=https://playbill.com/article/2025-drama-league-awards-nominations-are-out-read-the-full-list |access-date=May 2, 2025 |website=Playbill}}</ref> |- | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical | {{nom}} |<ref>{{cite web|title=Death Becomes Her Leads 2025 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations; Read the Full List|first=Logan|last=Culwell-Block|date=April 25, 2025|website=Playbill|url=https://playbill.com/article/death-becomes-her-leads-2025-outer-critics-circle-award-nominations-read-the-full-list|access-date=May 2, 2025}}</ref> |- | Grammy Award<ref>https://playbill.com/article/here-are-this-years-grammy-nominees-for-best-musical-theater-album</ref> | Best Musical Theater Album | {{nom}} |- | Tony Award | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical | {{nom}} |<ref>{{cite web|title=2025 Tony Award Nominations: Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her, Maybe Happy Ending Lead the Pack|first=Logan|last=Culwell-Block|date=May 1, 2025|website=Playbill|url=https://playbill.com/article/tony-nominations-2025|access-date=May 2, 2025}}</ref> |- | rowspan=4|Broadway.com Audience Choice Award | Favorite Leading Actress in a Musical | rowspan=3 {{nom}} |- | Favorite Diva Performance |- | Favorite Funny Performance |- | Favorite Onstage Pair (with Megan Hilty) | rowspan=1 {{won}} |- |}
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==External links== * [https://jennifersimard.com Official website] * {{IBDB name|405990}} * {{IMDb name|0799335}}
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