Donna Vivino (born February 22, 1978)[1] is an American theatre, television, and film actress and singer. She is known for playing Elphaba in the Broadway production of Wicked and as the original Young Cosette in Les Misérables on Broadway.
Personal life
Vivino was raised in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, where she attended Fair Lawn High School, and graduated from Barnard College of Columbia University in New York City.[2][3]
Donna is the daughter of musician Jerry Vivino and was the niece of the late Floyd Vivino.[4]
Theatre credits
Off-Broadway
| Show Title |
Role |
Company |
Citation
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| Stars of David (concert version) |
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DR2 Theatre |
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References
- ^ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0900372/bio/?ref_=nm_ov_ql_1
- ^ Belkin, Lisa. "Savvy 7-year-old acts like a real pro", Lawrence Journal-World, January 5, 1986. Accessed February 8, 2011. "FAIR LAWN, N.J. - The actress 49 inches tall, 7 years old and missing three teeth - stood in the center of her den and patiently explained the difference between television commercials and real life."
- ^ "HOMECOMING 2024". Columbia University. Columbia College Alumni Association. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ Silbert, Jack (8 December 2002). "IN PERSON; He Said Uncle And Made It Pay". The New York Times. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
- ^ a b c d e Purcell, Carey (23 March 2014). ""Little People": A Look Back at the Young Stars of Les Misérables". Playbill. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "Donna Vivino". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ "Saturday Night Fever". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ "Hairspray". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ "Wicked". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ Simonson, Robert (28 September 2006). "Donna Vivino Joins Cast of Martin Short's Fame Becomes Me Oct. 3". Playbill. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ "Hell's Kitchen". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ Gans, Andrew (14 October 2023). "Janet Metz, Alan Schmuckler, Aaron Serotsky and Donna Vivino Cast in Limited Off-Broadway Run of Stars of David". Playbill. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ McPhee, Ryan (22 January 2020). "Donna Vivino to Play Grizabella in Cats National Tour; Additional New Casting Announced". Playbill. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
- ^ Gans, Andrew (5 November 2008). "Wicked Tour Welcomes New Elphaba, Donna Vivino, Nov. 5". Playbill. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
- ^ Jones, Kenneth (22 July 2003). "Hairspray National Tour Cast Announced; Vilanch Bows in Baltimore Sept. 9". Playbill. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
- ^ Putnam, Leah (12 September 2022). "Matt Faucher, Donna Vivino, Phil Sloves, Katherine Riddle Cast in Guys and Dolls at Connecticut's ACT". Playbill. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ Kelshall, Cameron (4 November 2019). "Bristol Riverside Theatre presents Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey's 'Next to Normal'". Broad Street Review. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ Riefe, Jordan (5 December 2016). "'Merrily We Roll Along': Theater Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ Grant, John Angell (11 June 2018). "Review: 'FINKS' — a romance during the anti-Communist witch hunt". Palo Alto Daily Post. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ Isherwood, Charles (23 May 2011). "A Fairy Tale, Updated Without Ambien". The New York Times. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ Gans, Andrew (25 June 2007). ""Summer Nights": Grease Begins Muny Run June 25". Playbill. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ Hernandez, Ernio (13 October 2004). "The Opposite of Sex Musical Extends World Premiere with Added Songs". Playbill.
- ^ "Donna Vivino". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
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