Becky Gulsvig

Gulsvig was born in Moorhead, Minnesota,[2] the daughter of Patricia Kay (née Nelson) and Kristofer Gulsvig. She is of Norwegian heritage. Her mother is a teacher and her father is a financial advisor.[3] She attended Moorhead High School, Trollwood Performing Arts School, and the Red River Dance and Performing Company.[4]

Gulsvig's first role was that of Wendy in a touring production of Peter Pan.[3] She has performed on Broadway in Hairspray as Amber Von Tussle and originated the role of Leilani in the Broadway production of Legally Blonde the Musical, understudying the roles of Elle Woods, Serena, and Margot. She can also be seen on a Verizon commercial. She starred as Elle Woods in the North American national tour of Legally Blonde the Musical since the tour started in September 2008,[5][6] until it ended in August 2010.[3] For this role she was nominated for the 2009 Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Non-Resident Production.[7] Gulsvig performed the song "So Much Better" live at the 2009 Tony Awards ceremony.

In 2015, Gulsvig played Cynthia Weil in the U.S. national tour of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.[8] On October 10, 2016, Gulsvig returned to Broadway in School of Rock in the role of Patty.

Beginning October 2018, Gulsvig played Beverley Bass in the national tour of Come from Away through mid-2019. In October 2019, it was announced that she would be succeeding Jenn Colella, who originated the role, in the Broadway company starting November 12, 2019. It was announced on January 22, 2020 that Gulsvig will play her final performance in the role on March 1 and will be replaced by Rachel Tucker.

In 2006, Gulsvig married Tyler Fisher, whom she met while working on a cruise ship.[3][6]

• Baby Case, Arden Theatre Company, Philadelphia, October 2001-November 2001, ensemble[9]
• Hairspray Original Broadway production, 2002, Understudy: "Amber Von Tussle", "Lou Ann", and "Amber Von Tussle"
• Grease, Millburn, New Jersey, Paper Mill Playhouse, 2003, "Patty Simcox"[10]
• Broadway Close Up, David Zippel, Merkin Concert Hall, Manhattan, New York City, September 25, 2006[11]
• Legally Blonde the Musical, Original Broadway production, 2007: "Leilani", ensemble, understudy for "Elle Woods", "Margot" and "Serena"
• Legally Blonde the Musical, US Tour, 2008–2010, "Elle Woods"
• Les Miserables, Vero Beach, Florida, Riverside Theatre, 2013, "Eponine"
• Disenchanted, Theater at St. Clements Church, December 4, 2014–January 25, 2015; and Off-Broadway Westside Theatre (Upstairs), April 7, 2015–June 14, 2015[12]
• Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, US Tour, 2015, "Cynthia Weil"
• School of Rock the Musical Original Broadway production, 2016, "Patty"
• South Pacific Cape Playhouse, 2018, "Ensign Nellie Forbush"
• Come From Away US Tour, 2018, "Beverley & Others"
• Come From Away Broadway, 2019, "Beverley & Others"[13]

Notes

• Official Website
• Becky Gulsvig on IMDb
• Becky Gulsvig at the Internet Broadway Database