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Sutton Foster

Sutton Foster is an American actress, singer, and dancer best known for her work in Broadway musical theatre and for starring as Liza Miller on the television series *Younger*.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Sutton Foster is an American actress, singer, and dancer best known for her work on Broadway and for starring as Liza Miller on the TV series *Younger*. She has won two Tony Awards.

What it is

Sutton Foster is a two-time Tony Award–winning stage and screen performer. She rose to fame on Broadway with leading roles in *Thoroughly Modern Millie* and *Anything Goes*, which earned her the Tonys. Her other Broadway credits include *Little Women*, *The Drowsy Chaperone*, *Young Frankenstein*, *Shrek the Musical*, and *The Music Man*. From 2015 to 2021, she played Liza Miller in the TV series *Younger*.

Why it matters

Foster is widely regarded as one of Broadway’s most accomplished contemporary performers. Her television work, especially in *Younger*, brought her to a wider North American audience, including many Canadian viewers. Her longevity and versatility in musical theatre continue to influence aspiring performers and attract theatregoers across Canada.

Key details

Foster was born on March 18, 1975, in Statesboro, Georgia. She was married to actor and singer Christian Borle from 2006 to 2010 and has one child. In addition to stage and television, she has appeared in series such as *Bunheads* and *The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel*.

In short

  • Two-time Tony Award winner for *Thoroughly Modern Millie* and *Anything Goes*.
  • Starred as Liza Miller on *Younger* (2015–2021).
  • Broadway credits also include *Little Women*, *Shrek the Musical*, and *The Music Man*.
  • Born in 1975, now 51 years old.
Canadian angle

Sutton Foster is relevant to Canadian readers through the broad North American reach of Broadway and television; her stage work and *Younger* have had substantial Canadian viewership and theatrical interest.

Quick questions

Who is Sutton Foster?
Sutton Foster is an American actress, singer, and dancer known for Broadway and for starring in the TV series *Younger*.
What is Sutton Foster known for in *Younger*?
She played Liza Miller, the central character in the series *Younger*, which aired from 2015 to 2021.
What is Sutton Foster's Broadway background?
She is a two-time Tony Award winner whose major Broadway credits include *Thoroughly Modern Millie*, *Anything Goes*, *Little Women*, *The Drowsy Chaperone*, *Young Frankenstein*, *Shrek the Musical*, and *The Music Man*.

Sources

  1. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Sutton-Foster
    Supports: Birth date and place, occupation, Tony Awards, and notable television roles including *Younger*.
  2. Broadway.com — https://www.broadway.com/buzz/stars/sutton-foster/profile/
    Supports: Broadway career, awards, and stage credits including *The Music Man*.
  3. TV Guide — https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/sutton-foster/bio/3000195373/
    Supports: Marriage to Christian Borle and professional biography details.
  4. New York Theatre Guide — https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/sutton-foster
    Supports: Broadway and *Younger* background.
  5. Fandango — https://www.fandango.com/people/sutton-foster-226281/biography
    Supports: Film credits including *Gravy* and *The Angriest Man in Brooklyn*, plus biographical details.