Background
Charlotte d'Amboise was born in New York City, the daughter of dancers Jacques d'Amboise and Carolyn George.
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Charlotte d'Amboise
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She has also appeared in films. Musical theatre She also performed in the role of Chris Hargensen in the ill-fated 1988 musical Carrie. She frequently has played the role of Roxie Hart in Chicago, first heading the 1997 national tour and later joining the Broadway revival cast in 1999.
She has appeared in productions of the musical every year since 2001. In 2001, she replaced Karen Ziemba in Contact. In early 2005, d'Amboise replaced Christina Applegate in the Boston leg of the pre-Broadway tour of the revival of Sweet Charity, as well as the first few weeks of previews on Broadway, following a foot injury sustained by Applegate that nearly cancelled the production.
Once Applegate returned to the role in New York, d'Amboise remained as her standby while simultaneously performing the role of Roxie Hart in Chicago. Awards and nominations 2007 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in A Musical (A Chorus Line, nominee).
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American
Awards
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Ovation award; Tony award; Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award; Kennedy Center Honors
The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture.The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture.