Nicole Parker

Nicole Parker is an American actress and comedian. She is best known for her work on Fox's sketch comedy show Mad TV (2003–2009, 2016), for which she was a regular cast member. In 2009, Parker played Elphaba in the Broadway production of Wicked, a role that she reprised on tour across North America. She voiced Penelope Pitstop in the animated series Wacky Races (2017–2019) and has appeared in the parody films Meet the Spartans and Disaster Movie (both 2008). Parker currently co-hosts the Comedy Bang! Bang! World podcast The Neighborhood Listen, along with comedian Paul F. Tompkins.

Career Mad TV In 2003, Parker joined the Season 9 cast of Mad TV. She was a featured performer, until Season 10, when she was promoted to cast member. Parker left the show on March 28, 2009, but appeared in sketches until the series finale in 2009.

Parker's most notable characters include Pat-Beth LaMontrose and the Disney Girl. She also had impersonated celebrities, mostly singers such as Britney Spears, Ashlee and Jessica Simpson, Julie Andrews, James Blunt, and Judy Garland.

Theatre In 2004, Parker was nominated for a Jeff Award for her performance in The People vs. Friar Laurence, The Man Who Killed Romeo and Juliet.

From July 2006 to January 2007, Parker performed in the comedy musical Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me.

In 2009, Parker replaced Marcie Dodd in the role of Elphaba in the Broadway production of the musical Wicked, from January 16. She starred opposite Alli Mauzey as Glinda.

Parker starred in the new musical The People in the Picture, which began performances at Studio 54 on April 1, 2011 and officially opened on April 28, 2011.

Parker again starred as Elphaba in Wicked on the show's first North American tour. She reunited with Mauzey beginning performances in Denver, Colorado May 18, 2012. She replaced Mamie Parris. She later left the production on September 24, 2012. In 2024, Parker played Ursula in The Muny production of The Little Mermaid, as well as Marie Dindon in the Pasadena Playhouse production of La Cage aux Folles.

The Groundlings Parker frequently guest performs in the improvisational comedy show Cookin' with Gas at The Groundlings Theatre in Hollywood, California.

Madtv musical In 2017, Parker was involved with the development of a Madtv musical called The Mad Show that received a developmental production from Colorado's Theatre Aspen and was featured in presentations at the Wheeler Opera House from September 12 to 16, 2017. The show starred Madtv alumni like Parker and Lauren Pritchard.

Wicked Elphaba Musical (Broadway)

Suitcase Full of Lies Jillane Jenkins Comedy musical (regional) How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Rosemary Musical (limited engagement)

The People in the Picture Red Musical (Broadway)

Wicked Elphaba Musical (1st North American tour)

Funny Girl Fanny Brice Musical (regional)

Dog & Pony Mags Musical (regional)

These Paper Bullets Bea Comedy musical (off-Broadway) 2017 The Man in the Ceiling Mother Musical (regional) 2023 Titanique Celine Dion Comedy musical (off-Broadway) 2024 The Little Mermaid Ursula Musical (regional) 2024 La Cage aux Folles Marie Dindon/Mme. Renaud Musical (regional)

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work Result 2004 Jeff Award Best Actress in a Principal Role The People vs. Friar Laurence, The Man Who Killed Romeo and Juliet 2009 GLAAD Media Awards Special Recognition Prop 8: The Musical Damah Film Festival Best Actress (Audience Award) Short film, Weathered