Sutton also originated the role of Inga in Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan's parody of the horror film genre "Young Frankenstein" at Foxwoods Theatre. In addition to her Tony-winning performances, she originated numerous notable roles, most recently, Princess Fiona in Jeanine Tesori and David Lindsay-Abaire's "Shrek The Musical" at The Broadway Theatre. Originating the role, she established herself as one of the greatest talents in the industry and earned a Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical. Under the direction of Michael Mayer, Sutton starred as Millie Dillmount in the 2002 Broadway production of "Thoroughly Modern Millie" at the Marquis Theatre. She is currently reprising her award-winning performance at the Barbican in London. Well known for her role as Reno Sweeney in the Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of "Anything Goes" at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre, she earned a 2011 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance. The two-time Tony-winning actress, singer and dancer starred as The Baker's Wife in the Hollywood Bowl's sold-out summer 2019 production of "Into the Woods." Previously, she appeared in the title role of the New Group's 50th anniversary revival of "Sweet Charity" and in Jeanine Tesori and Brian Crawley's Tony-nominated Broadway revival "Violet." Sutton also recently appeared on stage as Queenie in New York City Center Encores! Off-Center's production of "The Wild Party" in July 2015.
Sutton Foster stars as Liza Miller in the critically acclaimed TV Land series "Younger." She will next be seen making her Broadway return as Marian opposite Hugh Jackman in the highly anticipated production of "The Music Man." Performances are set to begin at the Winter Garden Theatre in 2022.