Full given name: |
Marissa Jaret Winokur |
Hometown: |
Bedford, New York born and raised; Toluca Lake now with husband Judah Miller and baby boy Zev!!:) |
Zodiac sign: |
Aquarius, but people that know about the zodiac say I don't act like one.... |
Audition song: |
"Unworthy of Your Love" from Assassins and "Where the Boys Are" |
Special skills: |
Looking casual while wearing a Tony around my neck |
First Broadway show ever saw: |
Evita |
If you could go back in time and catch any Broadway show, what would it be? |
Anything Ethel Merman was in. |
Current show you have been recommending to friends: |
"In the Heights" I mean Hairspray at the Neil Simon!!! |
Favorite show tune: |
My dad once played "There's No Business Like Show Business" on a loop in the car as he drove me to the airport; at that moment that song became very special to me. He loves Broadway more than all you queens!!!!!! |
Most played song on your iPod: |
"Don't Stop Me Now" by Queen |
One CD you couldn't live without: |
I love Dusty Springfield. |
Last book you read: |
Hahahah. US Weekly? Is that a book? |
Must-see TV show: |
"Dancing With the Stars"...just kidding. "Mad Men" Zev likes Diego. |
Last good movie you saw: |
"Milk" |
Performer you would drop everything to go see: |
Patti LuPone (and have) |
Pop culture guilty pleasure: |
"America's Next Top Model" |
First stage kiss: |
Josh Barry when I was 12 in my middle school production of "Meet My Camp." Huge hit! |
Favorite post-show meal: |
Cosi Signature Salad with chicken. Extra bread. Yum. |
How you got your Equity card: |
First national tour of Tommy Tune/Jeff Calhoun's Grease. I couldn't wait to get my show jacket. |
Who have you played on "Law & Order"? Which edition? |
Hahaha. No, I live in L.A. |
Worst costume ever: |
When I was a dancing fiber girl with a hard hat singing "Fiber, gotta keep it moving" You can only imagine the costume! |
Favorite cereal: |
Special K with strawberries |
Who would play you in the movie? |
Michelle Pfeiffer.....it's Hollywood. |
Worst job you ever had: |
Did I mention the dancing fiber girl? |
TV or commercial gig you most enjoyed: |
"Beautiful Girl" |
Leading lady role you've been dying to play: |
Playing it, at the Neil Simon Theatre until January 4th. Buy your tickets! |