Career Timeline of Sutton Foster: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Sutton Foster built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Sutton Foster is a celebrated American actress, primarily known for her extensive work on Broadway. She has received seven Tony Award nominations for Best Actress in a Musical, winning twice for her roles in *Thoroughly Modern Millie* (2002) and *Anything Goes* (2011). She reprised her role in *Anything Goes* in London, earning a Laurence Olivier Award nomination. Her other Broadway credits include *Grease*, *Little Women*, *The Drowsy Chaperone*, *Young Frankenstein*, *Shrek the Musical*, *Violet*, *The Music Man*, *Sweeney Todd* and *Once Upon a Mattress*. Foster has also ventured into television, notably starring in the series *Bunheads* (2012-2013) and *Younger* (2015-2021).
1995: Toured in Grease
Throughout 1995, Sutton Foster toured in the role of Sandy Dumbrowski in the musical Grease.
1996: Transferred to Broadway production of Grease
In 1996, Sutton Foster transferred to the Broadway production of the musical Grease.
1997: Appeared in The Scarlet Pimpernel and Annie
In 1997, Sutton Foster appeared in the ensemble of The Scarlet Pimpernel on Broadway, and later returned as the Star to Be in the revival of Annie.
1998: Appeared in What the World Needs Now
In 1998, Sutton Foster appeared in What the World Needs Now at the Old Globe Theatre before touring with Les Misérables.
2000: Understudied in Les Misérables
In 2000, Sutton Foster understudied the role of Eponine Thenardier in Les Misérables on Broadway.
2002: Won Tony Award for Thoroughly Modern Millie
In 2002, Sutton Foster won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance as Millie Dillmount in Thoroughly Modern Millie.
2002: Thoroughly Modern Millie Opened on Broadway
In 2002, Thoroughly Modern Millie opened on Broadway with Sutton Foster as Millie Dillmount, receiving positive reviews and leading to her winning a Tony Award.
2004: Left Thoroughly Modern Millie
In 2004, Sutton Foster left the Broadway production of Thoroughly Modern Millie after appearing in concert versions of Chess and Funny Girl during the run.
May 2005: Co-starred in Little Women
In May 2005, Sutton Foster co-starred as Jo March in the musical adaptation of Little Women, receiving a Tony Award nomination.
December 2005: The Drowsy Chaperone Pre-Broadway Run
In December 2005, The Drowsy Chaperone had a pre-Broadway run at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, featuring Sutton Foster as Janet van de Graaff.
May 2006: Starred in The Drowsy Chaperone
In May 2006, Sutton Foster starred as Janet van de Graaff in The Drowsy Chaperone on Broadway, earning her a third Tony nomination.
October 2007: Starred in Young Frankenstein
In October 2007, Sutton Foster co-starred in Mel Brooks' musical adaptation of Young Frankenstein as Inga, first at the Paramount Theatre and then on Broadway.
2007: Guest Starred on Johnny and the Sprites and Flight of the Conchords
In 2007, Sutton Foster guest-starred on Johnny and the Sprites and in a three-episode story arc on Flight of the Conchords.
July 2008: Left Young Frankenstein
In July 2008, Sutton Foster left the Broadway production of Young Frankenstein.
December 14, 2008: Shrek the Musical Opened on Broadway
On December 14, 2008, Shrek the Musical opened on Broadway, featuring Sutton Foster as Princess Fiona.
February 2009: Released Debut Solo Album Wish
In February 2009, Sutton Foster released her debut solo album, Wish, with songs ranging from jazz to pop to cabaret to Broadway.
June 2009: Participated in Bonnie and Clyde Reading
In June 2009, Sutton Foster participated in a reading of Bonnie and Clyde: A Folktale, a new musical with music by her brother, Hunter Foster.
January 3, 2010: Final Performance in Shrek the Musical
On January 3, 2010, Sutton Foster gave her final performance as Princess Fiona when Shrek the Musical closed on Broadway.
January 2010: Taught Master Class at NYU and Ball State University
Beginning in January 2010, Sutton Foster taught a master class at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, which culminated in a cabaret performance in May. In January 2010 she also taught a week-long master class session at Ball State University.
March 3, 2010: Guest Starred on Law & Order: SVU
On March 3, 2010, Sutton Foster guest-starred in an episode of the NBC legal drama Law & Order: SVU.
July 23, 2010: Began Previews for Trust
On July 23, 2010, Sutton Foster began previews for Paul Weitz's comedy Trust Off-Broadway.
August 30, 2010: Participated in They're Playing Our Song Benefit Concert
On August 30, 2010, Sutton Foster and Seth Rudetsky participated in the one-night-only Actors Fund benefit concert version of They're Playing Our Song.
September 12, 2010: Trust Closing Date
On September 12, 2010, Sutton Foster's Off-Broadway play Trust closed.
September 2010: Began An Evening With Sutton Foster Concert Tour
From September 2010 to May 2011, Sutton Foster performed in a concert tour called An Evening With Sutton Foster, featuring songs from her Broadway career and solo album.
September 2010: Continued Relationship with Ball State University
In September 2010, Sutton Foster continued her relationship with Ball State University by working with students in the classroom and performing workshops.
March 10, 2011: Began Performances in Anything Goes
On March 10, 2011, Sutton Foster began performances as Reno Sweeney in the Broadway revival of Anything Goes.
April 7, 2011: Anything Goes Officially Opened on Broadway
On April 7, 2011, the Broadway revival of Anything Goes, starring Sutton Foster as Reno Sweeney, officially opened.
May 2011: Ended An Evening With Sutton Foster Concert Tour
From September 2010 to May 2011, Sutton Foster performed in a concert tour called An Evening With Sutton Foster, featuring songs from her Broadway career and solo album.
2011: Won Tony Award for Anything Goes
In 2011, Sutton Foster won her second Tony Award for her performance as Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes.
March 11, 2012: Final Performance in Anything Goes
On March 11, 2012, Sutton Foster gave her final performance in Anything Goes on Broadway.
June 11, 2012: Bunheads Premiered on ABC Family
On June 11, 2012, Bunheads, starring Sutton Foster, premiered on ABC Family.
October 2012: Performed in Staged Reading of The Circus in Winter
In October 2012, Sutton Foster performed in the staged reading of The Circus in Winter at the National Alliance for Musical Theatre's Festival of New Musicals in New York.
2012: Starred in Bunheads
From 2012 to 2013, Sutton Foster played the lead role in the ABC Family comedy-drama Bunheads.
2013: Guest Starred on Psych and Starred in Gravy
In 2013, Sutton Foster guest starred in an episode of Psych and starred as Kerry in the comedic thriller Gravy.
2013: Performed at the Kennedy Center Honors
In 2013, Sutton Foster made her third appearance at the Kennedy Center Honors, performing for the tribute to Shirley MacLaine.
August 2014: Starred in Violet
From March to August 2014, Sutton Foster starred in the Roundabout Theatre Company production of the musical Violet, receiving her sixth Tony Award nomination.
January 13, 2015: Original Release Date of Younger
Younger was originally set to be released January 13, 2015, but it was delayed.
March 31, 2015: Younger Premiered on TV Land
On March 31, 2015, the series Younger, starring Sutton Foster, premiered on TV Land.
April 2015: Carnegie Hall Debut
In April 2015, Sutton Foster made her Carnegie Hall debut as part of a new tour effort, An Evening With Sutton Foster: Broadway In Concert.
July 2015: Played Queenie in The Wild Party
In July 2015, Sutton Foster returned to Encores! to play Queenie in Andrew Lippa's The Wild Party.
2015: Starred in Younger
From 2015 to 2021, Sutton Foster starred in the TV Land comedy-drama Younger.
January 2016: Younger Renewed for Second Season
In January 2016, Younger was renewed for a second season, which began airing shortly after it was renewed for a third season.
June 2016: Appearance on Match Game
In June 2016, Sutton Foster appeared on the game show Match Game, which was broadcast on ABC.
July 2016: Filming for Younger Season Three Began
In July 2016, filming for season three of Younger began, and the series was renewed for a fourth season.
November 2, 2016: Off-Broadway revival of Sweet Charity
On November 2, 2016, Sutton Foster began previews for her role as Charity Hope Valentine in the Off-Broadway revival of Sweet Charity at the Pershing Square Signature Center.
January 8, 2017: End of Sweet Charity
On January 8, 2017, Sutton Foster concluded her run as Charity Hope Valentine in the Off-Broadway revival of Sweet Charity.
December 2017: Christmas Concerts with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
In December 2017, Sutton Foster performed as a guest artist for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir's annual Christmas concerts.
2017: Younger Season 4 Aired
In the summer of 2017, season 4 of Younger aired to further positive reviews.
April 20, 2018: Live From Lincoln Center PBS Broadcast
On April 20, 2018, Sutton Foster and Jonathan Groff's December 2017 concert at The Appel Room at Lincoln Center, which also featured Megan McGinnis and Darcie Roberts, aired on PBS's "Live From Lincoln Center".
October 2021: London Theatre Debut in Anything Goes
In October 2021, Sutton Foster made her London theatre debut reprising her role as Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes at the Barbican Theatre, receiving rave reviews.
October 2021: Publication of Hooked
In October 2021, Sutton Foster published her memoir, "Hooked", where she discussed using crafts to cope with challenging life events.
December 2021: Broadway's The Music Man
In December 2021, Sutton Foster returned to Broadway, starring as Marian Paroo opposite Hugh Jackman as Harold Hill in a revival of The Music Man.
December 2021: Broadcast of Anything Goes
In December 2021, the production of Anything Goes, in which Sutton Foster starred, was broadcast in UK cinemas on 28 November and 1 December.
2021: Anything Goes London Production
In 2021, Sutton Foster reprised her role as Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes for a London production, earning a Laurence Olivier Award nomination.
2022: Anything Goes in US Cinemas
In 2022, the recorded performance of Anything Goes played at US cinemas on March 27 and 30, and later aired on the PBS series Great Performances.
January 15, 2023: Final Performance of The Music Man
On January 15, 2023, the production of The Music Man, starring Sutton Foster, played its final performance.
March 2023: Faculty at Ball State University
As of March 2023, Sutton Foster is on the faculty of Ball State University as an instructor of theatre, focusing on internships.
February 2024: Sweeney Todd on Broadway
In February 2024, Sutton Foster replaced Annaleigh Ashford in the Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street as Mrs. Lovett, starring in the production for a 12-week limited engagement opposite Aaron Tveit as Todd.
May 2024: Once Upon a Mattress heads to Broadway
In May 2024, it was announced that the concert production Once Upon a Mattress in which Sutton Foster stars as Princess Winnifred would transfer to Broadway's Hudson Theatre for a limited engagement lasting from July through November with an additional four-week engagement playing at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles in December.
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