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Susan Mosher (also known as Susie Mosher) is an American stage, television and film actress. She starred as the Female Authority figure in the Las Vegas run of Hairspray , before joining the Broadway production in 2007. She continued in the comedic role until the show closed January 4, 2009. [1] She portrayed Pepper Cole in the show Cashino. [2]

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Career

Mosher's stage debut was in the premiere of Godspell, which ran for over 100 shows. [2] [3] She continued to work regionally before originating the role of Dee Dee in SUDS: The Rocking 60's Musical Soap Opera, which premiered Off-Broadway in 1988. [4] It was her first time performing in New York City. [5]

Mosher starred in the musical revue Back to Bacharach and David in Los Angeles from April 2009 to its close in May 2009. [6] Mosher was in the 2014 stage version of Holiday Inn at the Goodspeed Opera House. [7]

In July 2018, Mosher began hosting The Lineup with Susie Mosher at the historic Birdland nightclub in New York City. [8] The Lineup is a variety show that includes performers from Broadway as well as those in the cabaret and comedy scenes. [9]

On television, Mosher had a recurring role on The L Word . [10] [11]

Awards

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