Born
Aug 07, 1976
New York, New York, USA
Performer
External Links
Karen Olivo's official website
Relations
Wife of
Matt Caplan (2006 - 2012) divorced
Wife of
James Uphoff (2014 - present)
Sister-in-law of
Jennifer Uphoff Gray
  • CREDITS
    Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Jul 25, 2019 - Aug 30, 2026)
    Musical, Original
    • Starring: Karen Olivo
      • Satine - Original (Jun 28, 2019 - Mar 11, 2020)
    West Side Story (Mar 19, 2009 - Jan 02, 2011)
    Musical, Revival
    • Starring: Karen Olivo
      • Anita - Original (Feb 23, 2009 - May 08, 2010)
    In the Heights (Mar 09, 2008 - Jan 09, 2011)
    Musical, Original
    • Performer: Karen Olivo
      • Vanessa - Original (Feb 14, 2008 - Nov 16, 2008)
    Brooklyn (Oct 21, 2004 - Jun 26, 2005)
    Musical, Original
    • Starring: Karen Olivo
      • Faith - Original
    Rent (Apr 29, 1996 - Sep 07, 2008)
    Musical, Original
    • Understudy: Karen Olivo
      • Mimi Marquez - Replacement (Aug 1997 - ?)
      • Maureen Johnson - Replacement (Aug 1997 - ?)
    • Swing: Karen Olivo
      • Replacement (Aug 1997 - ?)
    Hamilton - Eliza (Sep 27, 2016 - Mar 20, 2022)
    Musical, Original
    • Starring: Karen Olivo
      • Angelica Schuyler - Original (Sep 27, 2016 - Aug 06, 2017)
    Rent - Angel (Nov 05, 1996 - Sep 05, 1999)
    Musical, Original
    • Performer: Karen Olivo
      • Mimi Marquez - Replacement
  • AWARDS

    Tony Award®

     

    Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

    2020 | Nominee  | Moulin Rouge! The Musical
    Starring: Karen Olivo

    Best Featured Actress in a Musical

    2009 | Winner  | West Side Story
    Starring: Karen Olivo

    Drama Desk Award

     

    Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

    2009 | Nominee  | West Side Story
    Starring: Karen Olivo

    Outstanding Ensemble Performance

    2007 | Winner
    Karen Olivo (for "In the Heights")
Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Jul 25, 2019 - Aug 30, 2026)
Musical, Original
  • Starring: Karen Olivo
    • Satine - Original (Jun 28, 2019 - Mar 11, 2020)
West Side Story (Mar 19, 2009 - Jan 02, 2011)
Musical, Revival
  • Starring: Karen Olivo
    • Anita - Original (Feb 23, 2009 - May 08, 2010)
In the Heights (Mar 09, 2008 - Jan 09, 2011)
Musical, Original
  • Performer: Karen Olivo
    • Vanessa - Original (Feb 14, 2008 - Nov 16, 2008)
Brooklyn (Oct 21, 2004 - Jun 26, 2005)
Musical, Original
  • Starring: Karen Olivo
    • Faith - Original
Rent (Apr 29, 1996 - Sep 07, 2008)
Musical, Original
  • Understudy: Karen Olivo
    • Mimi Marquez - Replacement (Aug 1997 - ?)
    • Maureen Johnson - Replacement (Aug 1997 - ?)
  • Swing: Karen Olivo
    • Replacement (Aug 1997 - ?)
Hamilton - Eliza (Sep 27, 2016 - Mar 20, 2022)
Musical, Original
  • Starring: Karen Olivo
    • Angelica Schuyler - Original (Sep 27, 2016 - Aug 06, 2017)
Rent - Angel (Nov 05, 1996 - Sep 05, 1999)
Musical, Original
  • Performer: Karen Olivo
    • Mimi Marquez - Replacement

Tony Award®

 

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

2020 | Nominee  | Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Starring: Karen Olivo

Best Featured Actress in a Musical

2009 | Winner  | West Side Story
Starring: Karen Olivo

Drama Desk Award

 

Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

2009 | Nominee  | West Side Story
Starring: Karen Olivo

Outstanding Ensemble Performance

2007 | Winner
Karen Olivo (for "In the Heights")

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