Robyn Hurder

Robyn Hurder (born January 1, 1982) is an American musical theater actress. She is best known for originating the role of Nini in the stage adaptation of Moulin Rouge! on Broadway, a performance for which she was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical.

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 Encores! stagings, and the national tours of A Chorus Line (2010), Spamalot (2006), and Starlight Express (2003–2004). She also originated the role of Ivy Lynn, who plays Marilyn Monroe in the Broadway musical adaptation of Smash.

Personal life Born in New Hampshire, Hurder grew up in Windham, Maine outside of Portland. A dancer and singer growing up, she attended the University of New Hampshire for two years before moving to New York City to pursue musical theater. She is married to fellow Broadway performer Clyde Alves.

Acting credits

Stage

Filmography

Awards YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultRef. 2016 Helen Hayes Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress in a MusicalKiss Me Kate (Washington, DC) 2016Emery Battis Award for Acting Excellence 2018 Gregory Awards Supporting Actress, Musical Kiss Me, Kate (Seattle) 2020 Tony Awards Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical Moulin Rouge! 2023Chita Rivera Award Outstanding Dancer in a Broadway ShowA Beautiful Noise 2025 Outstanding Dancer in a Broadway ShowSmash