Natascia Diaz
Most widely known for her feature in the acclaimed Broadway documentary “Every Little Step,” Natascia’s career is marked by a striking versatility, spanning roles from Anita in “West Side Story” to Fosca in Sondheim’s “Passion,” to plays by writers from John Patrick Shanley to Shakespeare. Following her performance as Anita in the “West Side Story Suite” for the NYC Ballet, she was personally selected by Jerome Robbins for the subsequent national tour. Praised by the LA Times as “a worthy successor to Chita Rivera,” she went on to earn Chicago’s Joseph Jefferson Award, St. Louis’s Kevin Kline Award, and widespread critical acclaim. Broadway credits include “Man of La Mancha” (Antonia, covering Aldonza, opposite Brian Stokes Mitchell), “Seussical” (Birdgirl #2), and “Cabaret” (Kost). Off-Broadway credits include “tick, tick…BOOM!” (with Joey McIntyre), Sondheim’s “Saturday Night,” “Jacques Brel,” “Grand Hotel.” Named one of the “Top 10 Biggest Stars in Washington Theatre” by Washingtonian, Natascia holds three Helen Hayes Awards, most notably for her “career-defining” (WashPost) portrayal of Fosca in Signature Theatre’s production of Sondheim’s “Passion.” Film and television credits include “Oz,” “Law & Order: SVU,” “Nurse Jackie,” “Damages,” and a recurring role as Detective Cantrell on “FBI.” With The Witch, Natascia marks her fourth Sondheim heroine following the roles of Petra, Fosca and Sally, and she is deeply grateful to LG Management, Katja Zarolinsky, and ARL for this incredible gift. www.NatasciaDiaz.com