Jennifer Simard

Jennifer Simard (born August 8, 1970) is an American actress known primarily for her work in theater. She studied at Hunter College and the Boston Conservatory of Music before moving to New York. Simard made her Broadway debut in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and went on to perform in other Broadway productions such as Shrek The Musical and Sister Act. Her notable roles earned her Drama Desk Award nominations for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical. In 2016, Simard originated the role of Sister Mary Downy in the Broadway musical Disaster!, which garnered her a Tony Award nomination and a Drama League Award nomination.