Robyn Hurder (born January 1, 1982) is an American

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actress. She is best known for originating the role of Nini in the stage adaptation of ''

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'' on Broadway, a performance for which she was nominated for the 2020

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. She has performed in the Broadway shows ''Nice Work If You Can Get It'' (2012–2013), ''Grease'' (2007–2008), ''The Wedding Singer'' (2006), and ''Chitty Chitty Bang Bang'' (2005). She has taken part in a number of regional productions and

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stagings, and the national tours of ''

A Chorus Line ''A Chorus Line'' is a 1975 musical conceived by Michael Bennett with music by Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics by Edward Kleban, and a book by James Kirkwood Jr. and Nicholas Dante. Set on the bare stage of a Broadway theater, the musical is cent ...

'' (2010), ''

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'' (2006), and ''

Starlight Express '' Starlight Express'' is a 1984 musical with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Richard Stilgoe. It tells the story of a young but obsolete steam engine, Rusty, who races in a championship against modern locomotives of diesel and el ...

'' (2003–2004). She is currently starring as Ivy Lynn, who plays Marilyn Monroe in the new Broadway show 'Smash,' which opened on April 10, 2025.

Personal life

Born in New Hampshire, Hurder grew up in

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outside of

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. A dancer and singer growing up, she attended the

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for two years before moving to New York City to pursue musical theater. She is married to fellow Broadway performer

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Acting credits

Stage

Filmography

Awards

References

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