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Theater career


Janine DiVita is an American actress best-known for her roles on Broadway and in musical theater.

She is currently playing the principle role of Anne in the Michael Grief directed First National Tour of of "If/Then" starring Tony Award winner, Idina Menzel, in which she's also the cover for the role of Elizabeth, originated by Menzel.

On Broadway, DiVita has been seen as Rizzo in the latest revival of "Grease" directed by Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall, "Anything Goes" (Reno cover) directed once again by Kathleen Marshall, and "The Mystery of Edwin Drood (sole cover for Edwin Drood and Rosa Bud) directed by Tony Award winner Scott Ellis. She also played Elizabeth (role created by Madeline Kahn in the film and Megan Mullalley in the stage adaptation) in the 1st National Tour of Mel Brooks' "Young Frankenstein" directed by Tony Award winner, Susan Stroman.

Off-Broadway/NYC roles includes Pearl Kantrowitz (Diane Lane role) in the stage adaptation of film "A Walk on The Moon" (directed by Michael Greif, New York Stage and Film), Hannie in "Roadside" (York Theatre), Bess Houdini in "Houdini" directed by Gabrielle Barre (workshop), Morgan Le Fey in "Excalibur" directed by Glimmerglass Opera artistic director, Francesca Zambello (workshop).

Regionally, Janine has starred in roles at numerous Tony Award winning regional theaters. These roles and theaters include Nancy in "Oliver!" at the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia, PA directed by Milwaukee Repertory Theatre Artistic Director, Marc Clements (Janine was nominated for a Barrymore Award for Outstanding Leading Actress in a Musical), Eva Peron in "Evita" at the John Engeman Theatre in Northport, Long Island NY directed by Igor Goldman, Young Little Edie Beale in "Grey Gardens" at Portland Center Stage in Portland Oregon directed by artistic director, Chris Coleman, Lady of the Lake in Monty Python's stage adaptation of "Spamalot" at Theatre under the Stars in Houston, Texas directed by Marc Robin, Terri in "Sophisitcated Ladies" starring Maurice Hines at Arena Stage in Washington, DC directed by Charles Randolph Wright, Rosie Alvarez in "Bye Bye Birdie" at Sacramento Music Circus directed by Glenn Casale.

DiVita's concert work spans the globe: Broadway Rox (national and international tours), Edmonton Symphony, Foxwoods Casino, Casino Rama (Canada), Lincoln Center, Canal Room, and 54 Below in which Janine premiered her solo "Blonde Ammunition." Her commercial work includes print, V/O, on-camera work for Mercedes Benz, Brother Sewing, Cannon, Magic Touch Razors, and Hana Green Tea.

On-screen, DiVita can be seen in Irish Tenor Paul Byrom's "This is the Moment" PBS special (directed by Brent Carpenter)l in which she appears as a guest artist singing the iconic duet "Somewhere" from Tony Award Winning Broadway Musical, "West Side Story." She can also be seen in the feature film, "Boychoir" (directed by Francois Gerard) in which she plays the supporting role of Sally opposite Josh Lucas and Dustin Hoffman.

DiVita is graduate from the University of Michigan in which she double majored in Musical Theatre and Communication Studies. She is a former anchor for Wolv TV at the University of Michigan, an alumni member of Alpha Phi sorority, and current ambassador for Global Citizen.

Her blog, www.interum.wordpress.com, is a holistic look at lifestyles, fashion, and health.


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