History of Sutton Foster in Timeline
Sutton Foster is a celebrated American actress, primarily known for her extensive and acclaimed Broadway career. She has received seven Tony Award nominations for Best Actress in a Musical, winning twice for her performances in "Thoroughly Modern Millie" (2002) and "Anything Goes" (2011). She reprised her role in "Anything Goes" in London, earning an Olivier Award nomination. Her Broadway credits include roles in productions like "Grease", "Little Women", "Shrek the Musical", "The Music Man" and "Sweeney Todd". Beyond theater, Foster starred in the TV series "Bunheads" and the comedy-drama "Younger".
March 18, 1975: Sutton Foster Born
On March 18, 1975, Sutton Lenore Foster was born. She is an American actress known for her work on Broadway.
1995: Tours in Grease
Throughout 1995, Sutton Foster toured in the role of Sandy Dumbrowski in the musical "Grease".
1996: Transfers to Broadway Production of Grease
In 1996, after touring, Sutton Foster transferred to the Broadway production of the musical "Grease".
1997: Appears in The Scarlet Pimpernel and Annie
In 1997, Sutton Foster left "Grease" to appear in the ensemble of "The Scarlet Pimpernel" on Broadway, and later returned as the Star to Be in the revival of "Annie".
1998: Appears in What the World Needs Now
In 1998, Sutton Foster appeared in "What the World Needs Now" at the Old Globe Theatre.
2000: Understudies in Les Misérables
In 2000, Sutton Foster understudied the role of Eponine Thenardier on Broadway in "Les Misérables", after touring with the production as Eponine.
2002: Thoroughly Modern Millie Opens on Broadway
In 2002, "Thoroughly Modern Millie" opened on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre with Sutton Foster in the lead role. She received positive reviews for her performance.
2002: Wins Tony Award for Thoroughly Modern Millie
In 2002, Sutton Foster won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her role as Millie Dillmount in "Thoroughly Modern Millie".
2004: Leaves 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 its run.
May 2005: Co-stars in Little Women
In May 2005, Sutton Foster co-starred as Jo March in the musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's "Little Women" and was nominated for a Tony Award. Maureen McGovern played Marmee.
December 2005: Pre-Broadway Run of The Drowsy Chaperone
From November to December 2005, "The Drowsy Chaperone", starring Sutton Foster, had a pre-Broadway run at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles.
May 2006: Returns to Broadway in The Drowsy Chaperone
In May 2006, Sutton Foster returned to Broadway in "The Drowsy Chaperone", playing Janet van de Graaff and earning a Tony nomination.
September 18, 2006: Marriage to Christian Borle
On September 18, 2006, Sutton Foster married actor Christian Borle.
October 2007: Stars in Young Frankenstein on Broadway
In October 2007, Sutton Foster co-starred in Mel Brooks' musical adaptation of "Young Frankenstein" as Inga on Broadway.
2007: Guest Stars on TV Shows
In 2007, Sutton Foster guest-starred on "Johnny and the Sprites" and in a three-episode arc on "Flight of the Conchords".
July 2008: Leaves Young Frankenstein
In July 2008, Sutton Foster left the Broadway production of "Young Frankenstein", where she played Inga.
December 14, 2008: Shrek the Musical Opens on Broadway
On December 14, 2008, Sutton Foster starred as Princess Fiona in "Shrek the Musical" on Broadway.
February 2009: Releases Debut Album Wish
In February 2009, Sutton Foster's debut solo album, "Wish", was released by Ghostlight Records, featuring songs ranging from jazz to pop to cabaret to Broadway.
June 2009: Participates 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 written by her brother, Hunter Foster.
2009: Divorce from Christian Borle
In 2009, Sutton Foster and Christian Borle divorced, though they remained friends.
January 3, 2010: Final Performance in Shrek the Musical
On January 3, 2010, Sutton Foster gave her final performance as Princess Fiona in "Shrek the Musical" when the show closed on Broadway.
January 2010: Teaches Master Class at NYU
Beginning in January 2010, Sutton Foster taught a Spring Semester master class at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts Undergraduate Department of Drama, culminating in a cabaret performance in May. She also taught a week-long master class session at Ball State University in January 2010.
March 3, 2010: Guest Stars on Law & Order: SVU
On March 3, 2010, Sutton Foster guest-starred in an episode of the NBC legal drama "Law & Order: SVU" opposite Kathy Griffin.
July 23, 2010: Off-Broadway Debut in Trust (Previews)
On July 23, 2010, Sutton Foster made her Off-Broadway debut in Paul Weitz's comedy "Trust" with Zach Braff, Bobby Cannavale, and Ari Graynor, beginning previews at Second Stage Theatre.
August 30, 2010: Actors Fund 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" at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater in New York.
September 12, 2010: Trust Closes
On September 12, 2010, Paul Weitz's comedy "Trust" closed at Second Stage Theatre.
September 2010: An Evening With Sutton Foster Tour Begins
From September 2010 to May 2011, Sutton Foster performed a concert tour, "An Evening With Sutton Foster", performing songs from both her Broadway career and her solo album.
September 2010: Continues Relationship with Ball State University
In September 2010, Sutton Foster continued her relationship with Ball State University by working with students in the classroom, teaching master classes, and performing workshops.
March 10, 2011: Anything Goes Begins Performances on Broadway
On March 10, 2011, Sutton Foster began performances as Reno Sweeney in the Broadway revival of "Anything Goes" at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.
April 7, 2011: Anything Goes Officially Opens on Broadway
On April 7, 2011, the Broadway revival of "Anything Goes", starring Sutton Foster as Reno Sweeney, officially opened at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.
May 2011: An Evening With Sutton Foster Tour Ends
From September 2010 to May 2011, Sutton Foster performed a concert tour, "An Evening With Sutton Foster", performing songs from both her Broadway career and her solo album.
2011: Wins 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, as she left to film "Bunheads".
May 2012: Receives Honorary Doctorate from Ball State University
In May 2012, Sutton Foster received an honorary doctorate from Ball State University in recognition of her career in theater, television, and music.
June 11, 2012: Bunheads Premieres on ABC Family
On June 11, 2012, "Bunheads", starring Sutton Foster as Michelle, premiered on ABC Family.
October 2012: Performs in 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: Stars in Bunheads
From 2012 to 2013, Sutton Foster played the lead role in the ABC Family comedy-drama "Bunheads". The show premiered in 2012.
September 19, 2013: Engagement to Ted Griffin
On September 19, 2013, Sutton Foster confirmed her engagement to screenwriter Ted Griffin.
2013: Bunheads Ends
From 2012 to 2013, Sutton Foster played the lead role in the ABC Family comedy-drama "Bunheads". The show ended in 2013.
2013: Guest Stars in Psych and Gravy
In 2013, Sutton Foster guest-starred in an episode of "Psych" and starred as Kerry in James Roday's comedic thriller "Gravy".
2013: Performs at 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: Stars in Violet
From March to August 2014, Sutton Foster starred in the Roundabout Theatre Company production of the musical "Violet" at the American Airlines Theatre, receiving a Tony Award nomination.
October 25, 2014: Marriage to Ted Griffin
On October 25, 2014, Sutton Foster married screenwriter Ted Griffin.
January 13, 2015: Younger TV Show Release Date Delay
On January 13, 2015, the original release date for the TV Land TV show "Younger" was set, but Sutton Foster stated that the release was delayed.
March 31, 2015: Younger Series Premieres
On March 31, 2015, the TV Land comedy-drama "Younger", starring Sutton Foster as Liza Miller, premiered.
April 2015: Carnegie Hall Debut
In April 2015, Sutton Foster made her Carnegie Hall debut, with guest appearances from Joshua Henry and Megan McGinnis, as part of "An Evening With Sutton Foster: Broadway In Concert" tour.
July 2015: Stars in The Wild Party
In July 2015, Sutton Foster returned to Encores! to play Queenie in Andrew Lippa's "The Wild Party".
2015: Stars 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, the second season of "Younger" 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: Younger Season Three Filming
In July 2016, filming for season three of "Younger" began, and the series was renewed for a fourth season.
November 2, 2016: Sweet Charity revival
On November 2, 2016, Sutton Foster began previews for the Off-Broadway revival of "Sweet Charity" as Charity Hope Valentine at the Pershing Square Signature Center.
January 8, 2017: End of Sweet Charity revival
On January 8, 2017, Sutton Foster concluded her run in the Off-Broadway revival of "Sweet Charity" at the Pershing Square Signature Center.
March 5, 2017: Birth of Daughter Emily
On March 5, 2017, Sutton Foster's daughter, Emily, was born.
April 2017: Adoption of Baby Girl Emily
In April 2017, Sutton Foster announced that she and Ted Griffin had adopted a baby girl, Emily, born March 5, 2017.
December 2017: Christmas Concerts with 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 Four Airs
In the summer of 2017, season four of "Younger" aired to positive reviews.
April 20, 2018: Live From Lincoln Center Airing
On April 20, 2018, the concert featuring Sutton Foster and Jonathan Groff, recorded in December 2017 at The Appel Room at Lincoln Center, aired on PBS's "Live From Lincoln Center".
May 2019: Receives Honorary Doctorate from Boston Conservatory
In May 2019, Sutton Foster received an honorary doctorate from Boston Conservatory at Berklee, which also introduced a merit scholarship in her name.
2019: Crocheted Gift for Hilary Duff
In 2019, Sutton Foster crocheted an octopus toilet paper cover as a wedding gift for her "Younger" costar, Hilary Duff.
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 discusses using crafts to cope with challenging life events.
December 2021: Broadway Return in The Music Man
In December 2021, Sutton Foster returned to Broadway, starring as Marian Paroo opposite Hugh Jackman in a revival of "The Music Man".
December 2021: Positive COVID-19 Test
In December 2021, Sutton Foster tested positive for COVID-19 and had to miss performances of "The Music Man".
December 2021: Anything Goes Broadcast in UK Cinemas
In December 2021, the production of "Anything Goes" starring Sutton Foster was broadcast in UK cinemas.
2021: London Production of Anything Goes
In 2021, Sutton Foster reprised her role as Reno Sweeney in a London production of "Anything Goes", receiving a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical.
2022: Anything Goes Plays in US Cinemas
In 2022, the recorded performance of "Anything Goes" starring Sutton Foster played at US cinemas and later aired on the PBS series Great Performances.
January 15, 2023: Final Performance of The Music Man
On January 15, 2023, Sutton Foster gave her final performance in the Broadway revival of "The Music Man".
March 2023: Faculty at Ball State University
As of March 2023, Sutton Foster is on the faculty of Ball State University as a theatre instructor, focusing on internships.
February 2024: Joins 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.
May 2024: Once Upon a Mattress Transfer to Broadway
In May 2024, it was announced that Sutton Foster starring in "Once Upon a Mattress" would transfer to Broadway's Hudson Theatre for a limited engagement.
October 2024: Files for Divorce from Ted Griffin
In October 2024, Sutton Foster filed for divorce from Ted Griffin.
2025: Relationship with Hugh Jackman
As of summer 2025, Sutton Foster is in a relationship with actor Hugh Jackman.
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