Janine DiVita
Janine DiVita is an American actress best known for her roles on Broadway and in musical theater.
Theater career
DiVita recently played the principal role of Anne in the Michael Greif directed First National Tour of If/Then, a role originally played by Jenn Colella. DiVita played opposite Tony Award winner LaChanze in the first part of the tour and now stars alongside former "American Idol" Season 1 finalist, Tamyra Gray. DiVita also is the first understudy for the role of Elizabeth, originated by Menzel and currently being played by Jackie Burns.BroadwayWorld.com's review of the show in Phoenix noted that the tour was "further blessed by the appearance of DiVita," who "stands out for her vibrant moves and vocals." And the Dallas review noted that "her epic voice adds new life to the show, particularly in Act Two's 'Love While You Can.'"
On Broadway, DiVita has been seen as Rizzo in the latest revival of "Grease" directed by Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall, "Anything Goes" directed once again by Kathleen Marshall, and "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" directed by Tony Award winner Scott Ellis. She also played Elizabeth in the 1st National Tour of Mel Brooks' "Young Frankenstein" directed by Tony Award winner, Susan Stroman.
Off-Broadway/NYC roles includes Pearl Kantrowitz in the stage adaptation of film "A Walk on The Moon", Hannie in "Roadside", Bess Houdini in "Houdini" directed by Gabrielle Barre, Morgan Le Fey in "Excalibur" directed by Glimmerglass Opera artistic director, Francesca Zambello.
Regionally, Janine has starred in roles at numerous Tony Award winning regional theaters. These roles and theaters include Nancy in "Oliver!" at the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia, PA directed by Milwaukee Repertory Theatre Artistic Director, Marc Clements, Eva Perón in Evita at the John Engeman Theatre in Northport, Long Island, NY directed by Igor Goldin, Young Little Edie Beale in "Grey Gardens" at Portland Center Stage in Portland, Oregon, directed by artistic director, Chris Coleman, Lady of the Lake in Monty Python's stage adaptation of "Spamalot" at Theatre under the Stars in Houston, Texas directed by Marc Robin, Terri in "Sophisticated Ladies" starring Maurice Hines at Arena Stage in Washington, DC directed by Charles Randolph-Wright, Rosie Alvarez in "Bye Bye Birdie" at Sacramento Music Circus directed by Glenn Casale.
Janine won the inaugural Alan Eisenberg / Actor's Equity Association award for achievement in musical theater from the University of Michigan. She also won the Earl V. Moore Award for achievement in musical theater at the University of Michigan and is the person from the university to receive both awards.
Concert work
DiVita's concert work spans the globe: Broadway Rox, Edmonton Symphony, Foxwoods Casino, Casino Rama, Lincoln Center, Canal Room, and 54 Below in which Janine premiered her solo "Blonde Ammunition." Her commercial work includes print, V/O, on-camera work for Mercedes Benz, Brother Sewing, Cannon, Magic Touch Razors, and Hana Green Tea.Film & television
On-screen, DiVita can be seen in Irish Tenor Paul Byrom's "This Is The Moment" PBS special in which she appears as a guest artist singing the iconic duet "Somewhere" from Tony Award Winning Broadway Musical, "West Side Story." She can also be seen in the feature film, "Boychoir" in which she plays the supporting role of Sally opposite Josh Lucas and Dustin Hoffman.Personal life
Janine DiVita was born on September 25, 1984. Janine DiVita is graduate from the University of Michigan in which she double majored in Musical Theatre and Communication Studies. She is a former anchor for WOLV-TV at the University of Michigan, an alumni member of Alpha Phi sorority, and current ambassador for Global Citizen.DiVita's blog, , is a holistic look at lifestyles, fashion, and health.
Theatrical credits
| Year | Production | Role | Region | Notes |
| 2015–present | If/Then | Anne/Elizabeth | 1st National Tour | Dir. Michael Greif |
| Bye Bye Birdie | Rosie | Regional | Dir. Glenn Casale | |
| Jekyll And Hyde Resurrection | Emma Carew | 54 Below, NYC | Music Dir. Jeremy Roberts | |
| National Pastime | Karen Sloan | Regional | Dir. Hunter Foster | |
| 2014 | The Circus In Winter | Jenny Dixianna | Regional | Dir. Joe Calarco |
| 2014 | Evita | Eva Perón | Regional | Dir. Igor Goldin |
| 2014 | Ordinary Days | Claire | Regional | Dir. Matthew Gardiner |
| 2012-13 | The Mystery of Edwin Drood | Miss Isabel Yearsley | Broadway, Studio 54 | Dir. Scott Ellis |
| 2013 | Spamalot | Lady of the Lake | Regional | Dir. Marc Robin |
| 2013 | And The World Goes 'Round | Woman #1 | Regional | Dir. Don Stephenson, co-stars Emily Skinner, Tom Hewitt |
| 2013 | Happy Hunting | Mary Mills | Off-Broadway | Dir. David G. Armstrong |
| 2012 | Roadside | Hannie | Off-Broadway | Dir. David G. Armstrong |
| 2012 | Anything Goes | Reno standby | Broadway | Dir. Kathleen Marshall |
| 2011 | Odyssey - The Epic Musical | Penelope | Off-Broadway | Dir. Matt Britten |
| 2010-11 | Young Frankenstein | Elizabeth | 1st National Tour | Dir. Susan Stroman |
| 2010 | Sophisticated Ladies | Terri | Regional | Dir. Charles Randolph-Wright, co-star: Maurice Hines |
| 2009 | Grey Gardens | Young Little Edie | Regional | Dir. Chris Coleman |
| 2008-09 | Grease | Rizzo | Broadway | Dir. Kathleen Marshall |
| 2008 | Oliver! | Nancy | Regional | Dir. Mark Clements |
| 2007 | A Tale of Two Cities | Young French Girl | Regional | Dir. Warren Carlyle |