Gracie McGraw joined Behind the Awards to discuss making her Off-Broadway debut in Babe. She talks about working with costars Marisa Tomei and Arliss Howard. Gracie discusses her unique point of view for the play as someone who grew up in the music industry (her parents are Faith Hill and Tim McGraw), and how that informed her performance. 

Also in this episode…Norbert Leo Butz’s Tony win for Catch Me If You Can and The New Group and their 30th anniversary season

Gracie McGraw, a New York based performer/actress, can most recently been seen recurring on the hit OWN series, “If Loving You is Wrong,” created and written by Tyler Perry. She recently made her New York solo Cabaret debut to sold out audiences at the Fashion District’s newest venue, Chelsea Table & Stage. 

A Nashville native, Gracie began her performance career at an early age, performing lead/principal roles at notable regional theatre companies. After relocating to Los Angeles to pursue a career in Television & Film, she felt the pull to get back to her roots, and pursue Theatre in New York City.

Gracie has been deemed a “singing sensation” and “showstopper” by outlets such as Hello! Magazine, CNN, Billboard, and People after she performed with the acclaimed New York Concert series, “Broadway Sings.” 

Gracie currently resides in New York with her dog “son,” Baz. 

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