first role in the US, as Miss Olson in Promises, Promises at The Broadway Theatre. She played the triple roles of Annabella, Pamela, and Margaret in The 39 Steps at Milwaukee Rep, and Georgia in Curtains at Paper Mill Playhouse. In the theatrical debut of Newsies in 2011, also at Paper Mill Playhouse, Anker originated the role of Medda Larkin. She continued to embrace a variety of unique and challenging roles throughout the United States: Beth/Paula in The Full Catastrophe for C.A.T.F, Eliza Doolittle in The Guthrie Theater's production of My Fair Lady, Mrs Mullins in Carousel with The Houston Grand Opera and Guenevere in Camelot at The Chanhassen Dinner Theatres in Minneapolis. She was also performed dances in the opening numbers at several Tony and Academy Awards ceremonies. Anker returned to London in 2017, where she portrayed Hesione in Heartbreak House at the Union Theatre, London, and sang in the Carpenter's tribute show Rainy Days & Mondays at London Theatre Workshop. Anker performed the role of Tanya in the 2018–2019 UK & International Tour of Mamma Mia! Television and film Anker's television and film appearances include Holby City for the BBC, White Collar, Law and Order, The Good Wife, Peter Pan Live!, Oklahoma!, Ted 2, and Disney's Cinderella (2015). References External links Helen Anker's website Helen Anker on Broadway World Anker's profile at Damn Good Voices Anker's profile at Spotlight 1971 births Living people English television actresses English stage actresses English musical theatre actresses People from Banbury People educated at the Royal Ballet School Alumni of Bird College