About Sarah
About Sarah
“Parnicky does a bang up job as the shy lover... her voice is stellar. She demands attention whenever she’s onstage and has comic chops...”
Sarah Parnicky is a dynamic actress, singer, and dancer whose career is carving a singular path across leading stages and screens. She makes her Metropolitan Opera debut this season in the Grammy-winning Ainadamar, performing a triple-threat role, appears in James Mangold’s Academy Award-nominated film A Complete Unknown, and originates Britney in new musical Food Fighters Off-Broadway.
On television, she has recurred on the Emmy-winning The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and made a cultural splash on Billy on the Street: Mariah Carey Christmas Special, where her “unforgettable kiss” (E! News) became a viral holiday social media staple, racking up millions of views across TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram.
A natural leading lady, Sarah made her Off-Broadway debut headlining the Drama Desk-winning Desperate Measures, performing selections live on The Today Show, and fronted Kathleen Marshall’s Nice Work If You Can Get It national TV and print campaign. She has held international concert engagements from Walt Disney Concert Hall to China with Warren Mok, and worked with legendary filmmaker Lina Wertmüller on stage productions in Italy.
Sarah is a champion of new work and has originated roles with industry visionaries like Robert O’Hara (When Woman Became the Sea), Jeanine Tesori, and Laura Karpman. She developed Mandela: The Musical, which later premiered at the Young Vic in London, and won multiple Best Lead Actress awards for her role in You Never Know at Meadow Brook Theatre in Detroit. She also frequently leads Columbia University MFA films, bringing fresh narratives to life on screen.
Her artistry is rooted in a rare combination of classical training and fearless reinvention. She continues refining her acting and voice with Anthony Abeson, Joan Lader, and Larry Moss after honing her craft in crossover apprenticeships with Houston Grand Opera, Glimmerglass, Aspen Music Festival, Western Ballet and Edge PAC in Los Angeles. A USC graduate, she began her journey in children’s theater in her hometown of Walla Walla, WA.
Media
“Things really got exciting when Eichner pulled out the mistletoe and challenged a New Yorker (Sarah Parnicky) to find someone to kiss...”
“Parnicky’s “What is this Feeling” is surprisingly contemporary and relatable...if you forgive another Rodgers and Hammerstein reference, if Fraulein Maria had had a solo to figure out her feelings, this would have been it.”
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Modeling portfolio and measurements on her Stewart Talent profile.
Press
“Sarah Parnicky exudes the petite spunkiness of a Disney Princess and sings quite prettily...”
“...vocally protean...affecting in styles ranging from edgey harshness to ethereal water music.”
“...[Sarah Parnicky] adopted the vibrato-free sound of street song, and mixed seamlessly with an ensemble of dancers woven throughout the production. ”
More Reviews Below:
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“Things really got exciting when Eichner pulled out the mistletoe and challenged New Yorker Sarah Parnicky to find someone to kiss…” Entertainment Weekly
“To really spread holiday cheer, the two play matchmaker with some mistletoe…pairing a New Yorker (Sarah Parnicky) with a stranger for an unforgettable kiss.’’ E! News
“A few highlights...when Billy, mistletoe in hand, took [Sarah Parnicky] on a journey to find a stranger to smooch her. We don't need those Christmas gifts anymore, Santa - this will certainly suffice.” Popsugar
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DESPERATE MEASURES
“Parnicky exudes the petite spunkiness of a Disney princess, and sings quite prettily…” Musical Theater Review
“Parnicky does a bang up job as the shy lover…her voice is stellar, she demands attention whenever she’s onstage and has comic chops she shows off in a mirror sequence w/ Molina that neatly recalls the one Lucille Ball and Harpo Marx executed back in that day. This one has its memorable qualities as well.” New York Stage Review
“When you only have six voices to carry a musical, they had better be strong and these are. When Sarah Parnicky first sings, she offers up a crisp, clear sound that, while supported by wonderful musicians, sound almost a cappella in its glassy fragility.” NY Theater Guide
“Parnicky’s “What is this feeling” is surprisingly contemporary and relatable as she contemplates her plans versus her feelings…If you’ll forgive another Rodgers and Hammerstein reference, if Fraulein Maria had had a solo to figure out her feelings, this would have probably been it.” Broadway World
“What really makes this show soar is the extraordinary cast...Parnicky, with the voice and visage of an angel, is Mary Tyler Moore-esque...the undeniable glue that holds the show together…The company has total devotion to their characters most especially to each other. They are extremely generous performers and you can feel the familial love onstage.” Stage Biz
“The cast is uniformly engaging – all triple threats with vocal, acting, and movement skills. They stay true to their characters and deliver authentic and believable performances. The eighteen musical numbers range from the comedic to the sublime…Peter Saide, Sarah Parnicky, Lauren Molina, and Conor Ryan have exceptionally fine voices with extensive ranges and can interpret and deliver lyrics with sensitivity and nuance. “ On Stage
“Least affected by the showboat bug is Sarah Parnicky, who rightfully takes the comedy seriously.” Total Theater
“Sarah Parnicky as Sister Mary Jo is really delightful as a pure ingenue with a spectacular voice.” Gay City News
“The new production is blessed to have Sarah Parnicky, another charmer with a gorgeous voice.” Curtain Up
YOU NEVER KNOW
“Parnicky is a true triple threat executing great vocals and dancing while making Maria charming, mysterious, layered, and funny.” Detroit Examiner
“Parnicky brings to mind the great actresses of the Golden Age of Musical Theater who can sing, dance, and deliver laughs with a knowing nonchalance.” Broadway World
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AINADAMAR AT MET OPERA
“On Tuesday, the “ninas” adopted the vibrato-free sound of street song, and mixed seamlessly with an ensemble of dancers woven throughout the production.” New York Times“The vocally protean ninas were affecting in styles ranging from edgey harshness to ethereal water music” Wall Street Journal
NYC CONCERT
“Parnicky had a more active stage presence and also had one of my favorite individual performances of the evening with the aforementioned, “Move On.” She poured passion into the lyrics as she implored the audience, “Anything you do, let it come from you, then it will be new!” Broadway World