Sharon McNight

Sharon McNight is an American singer, actress and director. She received Theatre World Award and a Tony Award nomination for Tony [Award for Best Actress in a Musical|Best Actress in a Musical] for the 1989 fantasy musical, Starmites.
McNight began her career in San Francisco performing in Cabaret. In 1976, she wrote and directed a film adaptation of erotic novel The Autobiography of a Flea. As a singer, McNight recorded six studio albums. Her regional stage credits include Hello, Dolly! and Nunsense. In 1987 she performed in off-Broadway
musical, Starmites. It opened on Broadway in 1989 to positive reception. McNight received Theatre World Award and Tony Award nomination for Tony Award for [Best Actress in a Musical|Best Actress in a Musical].
McNight appeared in films Behind the [Green Door: the Sequel], Corporate Affairs, Me Myself and I, My Neighbor's Daughter and Guinevere. She also made guest-starring appearances on television series Seinfeld and Silk Stalkings. She played Sophie Tucker in the musical production Red Hot Mama in various productions during the 2000s and 2010s.