Becky Gulsvig

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Rebecca Lynn Gulsvig (born August 25, 1982)[1] is an American stage actress.

Early life

Gulsvig was born in Moorhead, Minnesota,[2] the daughter of Patricia Kay (née Nelson) and Kristofer Gulsvig. She is of Norwegian heritage. Her mother is a teacher and her father is a financial advisor.[3] She attended Moorhead High School, Trollwood Performing Arts School, and the Red River Dance and Performing Company.[4]

Career

Gulsvig's first role was that of Wendy in a touring production of Peter Pan.[3] She has performed on Broadway in Hairspray as Amber Von Tussle and originated the role of Leilani in the Broadway production of Legally Blonde the Musical, understudying the roles of Elle Woods, Serena, and Margot. She can also be seen on a Verizon commercial. She starred as Elle Woods in the North American national tour of Legally Blonde the Musical when the tour started in September 2008,[5][6] until it ended in August 2010.[3] For this role she was nominated for the 2009 Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Non-Resident Production.[7] Gulsvig performed the song "So Much Better" live at the 2009 Tony Awards ceremony.

In 2015, Gulsvig played Cynthia Weil in the U.S. national tour of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.[8] On October 10, 2016, Gulsvig returned to Broadway in School of Rock in the role of Patty.[9]

Beginning October 2018, Gulsvig played Beverley Bass in the national tour of Come from Away through mid-2019. In October 2019, it was announced that she would be succeeding Jenn Colella, who originated the role, in the Broadway company starting November 12, 2019. It was announced on January 22, 2020, that Gulsvig would play her final performance in the role on March 1 and would be replaced by Rachel Tucker.

Personal life

In 2006, Gulsvig married Tyler Fisher, whom she met while working on a cruise ship.[3][6] Her friend is Laura Dandurand.

Stage appearances

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2001 Baby Case Ensemble Arden Theatre Company [10]
2002 Hairspray u/s for Amber Von Tussle and Lou Ann Broadway
2003 Grease Patty Simcox Paper Mill Playhouse [11]
2006 Broadway Close Up Performer Concert at Merkin Concert Hall [12]
2007 Legally Blonde Leilani; u/s for Elle Woods, Margot, and Serena Broadway
2008–2010 Elle Woods U.S. National Tour [5]
2013 Les Misérables Eponine Riverside Theatre [13]
2014–2015 Disenchanted Cinderella Theater at St. Clements [14]
2015 Off-Broadway: Westside Theatre
2015 Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Cynthia Weil U.S. National Tour [8]
2016 School of Rock Patty Broadway [9]
2018 South Pacific Ensign Nellie Forbush Cape Playhouse [15]
2018 Come from Away Beverley and others U.S. National Tour [16]
2019 Broadway

References

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