She appeared on Broadway as Ernestina in the 2017 revival of Hello, Dolly!, starring Bette Midler and David Hyde Pierce.[11] Simard played Miss Hannigan in the St. Louis Muny production of Annie from July 18–25, 2018.[12] In August 2018, it was announced that Simard would join the Tony-nominated musical Mean Girls as Mrs. Heron, Ms. Norbury, and Mrs. George that September, replacing Kerry Butler.[13][14] Her last performance was on December 8, 2019.[15]
In 2024, Simard starred in the stage adaptation of Death Becomes Her as Helen Sharp, opposite co-lead Megan Hilty as Madeline Ashton.[21] The production's out of town tryout ran at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre from April 30 to June 2, 2024. Simard and Hilty led the production on Broadway, at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, which began previews on October 23, 2024, before opening on November 21, 2024.[22] Simard received a Tony nomination for her portrayal of Helen.[23]
On October 3, 2004, Simard married Brad Robertson, whom she met when he was the light board operator for the off-Broadway production of I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change.[25] The couple divorced in 2024.[26]
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