The Musical’ is forever indebted to Karen Olivo’s artistry, passion, and craft in creating the role of Satine on stage. Come on, ya’ll. West Side Story 2009-2010 revival Portrays Broadway actress Karen Olivo has announced she won’t return to her starring role in the musical Moulin Rouge! in protest over Hollywood power producer Scott Rudin, who faces fresh accusations of workplace abuse and bullying. On Broadway, he has produced such box-office hits as The Book of Mormon, To Kill a Mockingbird, and the most recent Hello Dolly! Skip to footer site map. She is the first and only actor to win a Tony Award for a performance in West Side Story. “The silence about Scott Rudin… unacceptable,” Olivo said in an Instagram video posted Wednesday. . The Musical is forever indebted to @Karenolivo's artistry, passion, and craft in creating the role of Satine on stage. Olivo originated the part on Broadway when the musical debuted in 2019. We applaud and support Karen’s advocacy work to create a safe, diverse, and equitable theater industry for all. Puerto Rico . She played fabulously wealthy law student Giada Cabrini, a potential love interest of firm partner Will Gardner (Josh Charles). Cabaret; Off-Broadway; Off-Off-Broadway Karen Olivo . Have a tip? revival starring Bette Midler. On Wednesday, Tony Award–winning star Karen Olivo (Hamilton, West Side Story) announced she was leaving her starring role in Moulin Rouge! Karen Olivo (born August 7, 1976) is an American stage and television actress, theater educator, and singer. Karen Olivo is an American stage and television actress who portrayed Anita in the 2009–2010 revival of West Side Story, for which she won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. On June 21, 2017 Olivo announced via Twitter that she would be leaving the Chicago production of the musical Hamilton, which she had joined on October 19, 2016, after August 6, 2017 to pursue teaching, stating that "I'm leaving the spotlight to make sure others find theirs". From 2016 to 2017, Olivo portrayed the role of Angelica Schuyler in the Chicago production of Hamilton. Unacceptable,” she said. She is the first and only actor to win a Tony for a performance in West Side Story. Musical in Protest of ‘West Side Story’ Producer Scott Rudin. Anita - (Feb 23, 2009 - May 08, 2010) Musical Drama Revival. Olivo's father is of Puerto Rican and Native American descent, and her mother is of Dominican and Chinese descent. … Contact me at dng@breitbart.com, EntertainmentSocial JusticeBroadwayScott Rudin. That’s all that needs to be said from here on out. By Tim Murphy. Born Karen Olivo and the cast of West Side Story perform "America" on Letterman March 12, 2009. Island of tropical breezes. 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