Running for Council at Actors’ Equity
I’m running for Eastern Principal Councilor at Actors’ Equity Association – putting my voice where my heart is. I’ve been a proud Union member since
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Come From Away
Two debuts, one incredible show! I had the joy of playing Beulah in Come From Away at Milwaukee Repertory Theater and Ogunquit Playhouse.
Recent Theatre Work
My New Jersey theatre home has become the wonderful Axelrod Performing Arts Center. Recent credits include Genie Klein in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, The
LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO DEBUT!
Thrilled to make my Lyric Opera debut in Barrie Kosky’s acclaimed production of Fiddler on the Roof as Yente, the Matchmaker. It’s my crossover dream
Life is a CABARET!
My debut as Fräulein Schneider in The Peterborough Players critically-acclaimed production of Cabaret was extremely gratifying in every way. This was the theatre’s first show
CAROLINE, OR CHANGE – Behind the Scenes!
Don’t miss Caroline, or Change at Studio 54 – we are a limited run, so hurry! Safe & ventilated & masked & vaxxed, come back
CAROLINE, OR CHANGE on Broadway!
If you know me, you know that I believe every day is a total gift to be seized, squeezed & lived. It’s been quite a year. So very grateful for the opportunity to work on this important and timely revival.
MAMBO ITALIANO
Come see Joy play the matriarch in Mambo Italiano – The big family musical where no one comes out hungry! When: August 8th to September 29th.Where: Westchester Broadway Theatre in Elmsford, NYTickets and more information
Anna Christie Opera World Premiere Recording
Listen to Joy sing the role of Marthy in this opera based on the play by Eugene O'Neill.Music by Edward Thomas | Libretto by Joseph MasteroffJulian Wachner, ConductorPurchase CD REVIEWS FROM THE LIVE SHOW"Mezzo Joy Hermalyn gave a nuanced, colorful performance as the warm-hearted floozy Marthy" – Opera News"Marthy -a funny/endearing performance by Joy Hermalyn" – Schmopera.com "As Marthy, Chris's goodtime girl and Jimmy-the-Priest's saloon regular, mezzo…
Anna Christie
Come see Joy as Marthy Owen in the world premiere music drama based on Eugene O'Neill's award-winning play. When: October 4 – 21Where: Encompass New Opera Theater, 138 South Oxford Street, Suite 1A, Brooklyn, NYTickets and more informationREVIEWS "As Marthy, Chris's goodtime girl and Jimmy-the-Priest's saloon regular, mezzo-soprano Joy Hermalyn also deserves mention. She provides comic relief and captures the portrayal of a denizen of an O'Neill dive bar perfectly.&…
OLIVER!
Consider yourself part of the family and don't miss Joy as Widow Corney in Charles Dickens’ musical OLIVER! When: June 29 – September 13Where: The Goodspeed, 6 Main Street, East Haddam, CT MapTickets and more information
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
"Joy Hermalyn shines as Madame de la Grande Bouche, the opera star turned into a chest of drawers. Short, well-sung bursts of opera and plenty of comic moments are handled nicely here." – Sally Applegate, Wicked Local BeverlyTale as old as time… Don't miss Joy in Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST!When: July 11 – 30Where: Bill Hanney's North Shore Music Theatre, 62 Dunham Road, Beverly, MAFor tickets and more information visit: www.nsmt.org
Hamlet. A Version
"Joy Hermalyn is an excellent Gertrude, conveying all of the necessary regality and fragility." – Darryl Reilly, TheaterScene.net"Joy Hermalyn as Gertrude and Khris Lewin as Horatio stand out above the rest, and the scene between them, in which one cunningly manipulates the other to the edge of their comfortable lies, is masterful." – Virginia Jiminez, Times Square ChroniclesCome see Joy play Gertrude in HAMLET. A VERSION. Red Lab, in association with Roust T…
Maestro Vincent La Selva Tribute Concert
Chatam Opera and New York Grand Opera presentA Concert in Tribute to Maestro Vincent La SelvaFeaturing guest artists accompanied by full orchestra conducted by Constantine Kitsopoulos.November 21 at 7:30PMMore InfoTickets
Percussion Around the World
Farmstead Arts is proud to present the multi-faceted percussionist James Musto, whose career spans musical theater to the NY Philharmonic. Together with his wife Joy Hermalyn, an accomplished Broadway singer, and their daughter Maxine, a gifted violinist, he will perform musical selections incorporating instruments from around the world.November 20 at 2:00PMMore InfoTickets
War Paint at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago
Joy is excited to be understudying two-time Tony award winner Patti LuPone in War Paint at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago. Also starring two-time Tony award winner Christine Ebersole, the world premiere musical portrays business titans and legendary rivals Helena Rubinstein and Elizabeth Arden.June 28 – August 14More InfoTickets
Meredith Willson's The Music Man at Yale
Come see Joy as Eulalie MacKecknie Shinn along with her fellow Yalies in The Music Man in concert at the University Theatre in New Haven.January 23 @ 2 PM and 8 PMJanuary 24 @ 2 PMMore InfoTicketsYale Alumni Association of New York
Joy Wins Best Actress in a Musical for BABY!
Joy is thrilled to announce that she has just been named BEST ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL by BroadwayWorld.com Baltimore for her recent performance in BABY with the Infinity Theatre Company. Check out the winners here!
Newlyweds: The First Year
Joy is excited to appear on episode 1 of Newlyweds: The First Year. Watch her on BravoTV January 3 @ 9 PM.
BABY The Musical
Come see Joy as Arlene in BABY The Musical at Infinity Theatre in Annapolis, MD. July 11 – August 2 More Info Tickets Reviews are in for BABY The Musical “Hermalyn… delivers a powerful and searching ballad…” – Jane C. Elkin, Bay Weekly “Arlene Macnally played by Joy Hermalyn surely has the best range of any singer on this stage.
The Mikado with Gulfshore Opera
Joy is excited to perform the role of Katisha in Gulfshore Opera’s production of The Mikado. February 21 & 22, March 6 More info and tickets