Vanessa Ray BIO
Ray earned her Actors' Equity Association card while performing the role of Rusty and singing "Let's Hear It for the Boy" in the musical Footloose. She played the role of Nemo in Robert and Kristin Lopez's Finding Nemo: The Musical at Orlando's Disney World. Ray played the character Olive Ostrovsky in the national tour of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. She joined the Broadway cast of Hair in its final year as Crissy, and sang the song "Frank Mills". She made her on-screen debut as Chris in the youth-oriented video short feature The Sparky Chronicles: The Map (2003).
Between 2012 and 2017, Ray appeared as CeCe Drake in the television series Pretty Little Liars.
In 2013, Ray joined the Season 4 cast of the CBS police procedural drama Blue Bloods as Officer Edit "Eddie" Janko, a role she has continued throughout the show's run.
Vanessa Ray Photos
Vanessa RayDate:04/26/2024
From: Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night of THE GATSBY
Vanessa RayDate:04/26/2024
From: Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night of THE GATSBY
Vanessa Ray, Landon BeardDate:08/31/2022
From: Photos: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for AS YOU LIKE IT at the Delacorte Theater
Vanessa Ray, Landon BeardDate:08/31/2022
From: Photos: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for AS YOU LIKE IT at the Delacorte Theater
Vanessa RayDate:08/31/2022
From: Photos: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for AS YOU LIKE IT at the Delacorte Theater
Vanessa RayDate:08/31/2022
From: Photos: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for AS YOU LIKE IT at the Delacorte Theater
Vanessa Ray and Landon BeardDate:08/29/2022
From: Photos: KINKY BOOTS Celebrates Opening Night Off-Broadway
Vanessa RayDate:12/04/2017
From: Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for ONCE ON THIS ISLAND!
Vanessa RayDate:12/04/2017
From: Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for ONCE ON THIS ISLAND!
Vanessa RayDate:12/07/2015
From: Photo Coverage: SCHOOL OF ROCK Movie Cast Reunites on the Red Carpet!
Vanessa RayDate:12/07/2015
From: Photo Coverage: SCHOOL OF ROCK Movie Cast Reunites on the Red Carpet!
Vanessa RayDate:11/09/2015
From: Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for ALLEGIANCE!
Vanessa RayDate:11/09/2015
From: Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for ALLEGIANCE!
Vanessa RayDate:01/16/2015
From: Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for HONEYMOON IN VEGAS' Opening Night!
Vanessa RayDate:01/16/2015
From: Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for HONEYMOON IN VEGAS' Opening Night!
Vanessa RayDate:01/16/2015
From: Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for HONEYMOON IN VEGAS' Opening Night!
Vanessa Ray and David HullDate:01/16/2015
From: Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for HONEYMOON IN VEGAS' Opening Night!
Vanessa Ray and David HullDate:01/16/2015
From: Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for HONEYMOON IN VEGAS' Opening Night!
Vanessa Ray and CompanyDate:10/26/2013
From: Photo Flash: Caroline Bowman, Josh Young, Sean MacLaughlin and More Celebrate EVITA Opening at the Pantages!
Vanessa RayDate:10/26/2013
From: Photo Flash: Caroline Bowman, Josh Young, Sean MacLaughlin and More Celebrate EVITA Opening at the Pantages!
Kelly Sullivan (''General Hospital''), Eric Schneider (upcoming film IMAGINE) Vanessa Ray (CBS ''Blue Bloods''), Landon Beard (''Generation Um...'')Date:10/25/2013
From: Photo Flash: EVITA Celebrates Opening at the Pantages
Vanessa RayDate:09/27/2011
From: Photo Coverage: Beth Leavel, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Kate Wetherhead and More Celebrate SUBMISSIONS ONLY Season 2 Launch on BWW!
Donna McKechnie and Vanessa RayDate:09/26/2010
From: Photo Coverage: 2010 BC/EFA Flea Market - Celebrity Tables!
Vanessa RayDate:09/26/2010
From: Photo Coverage: 2010 BC/EFA Flea Market - Celebrity Tables!
From: Photo Coverage: Baldwin, Luker, Rapp et al. in 'Broadway Stands Up for Freedom' Concert
Briana Carlson-Goodman, Kate Rockwell, Cailan Rose, Vanessa Ray, Catherine BrookmanDate:07/27/2010
From: Photo Coverage: Baldwin, Luker, Rapp et al. in 'Broadway Stands Up for Freedom' Concert
From: Photo Coverage: Baldwin, Luker, Rapp et al. in 'Broadway Stands Up for Freedom' Concert
Annaleigh Ashford, Jeannette Bayardelle, Kyle Riabko, Diana DeGarmo, Ace Young, Joshua Lamon, Vanessa Ray and The Tribe!Date:06/28/2010
From: Photo Coverage: HAIR Closes on Broadway
Ace Young, Vanessa Ray, Diana DeGarmo and the Tribe!Date:06/28/2010
From: Photo Coverage: HAIR Closes on Broadway
Ace Young, Vanessa Ray, Diana DeGarmo and the Tribe!Date:06/28/2010
From: Photo Coverage: HAIR Closes on Broadway
Ace Young, Vanessa Ray, Diana DeGarmo and the Tribe!Date:06/28/2010
From: Photo Coverage: HAIR Closes on Broadway
Ace Young, Vanessa Ray, Diana DeGarmo and the Tribe!Date:06/28/2010
From: Photo Coverage: HAIR Closes on Broadway
Vanessa RayDate:06/22/2010
From: Photo Coverage: NYMF Hosts 'Best of Fest' Gala Concert
Vanessa RayDate:06/22/2010
From: Photo Coverage: NYMF Hosts 'Best of Fest' Gala Concert
From: Photo Coverage: NYMF Hosts 'Best of Fest' Gala Concert
Vanessa RayDate:06/22/2010
From: Photo Coverage: NYMF Hosts 'Best of Fest' Gala Concert
From: Photo Coverage: NYMF Hosts 'Best of Fest' Gala Concert
From: Photo Coverage: Broadway Stars Entertain Troops for Fleet Week!
From: Photo Coverage: Broadway Stars Entertain Troops for Fleet Week!
From: Photo Coverage: Broadway Stars Entertain Troops for Fleet Week!
Vanessa RayDate:04/21/2010
From: Photo Coverage: Leslie Jordan's MY TRIP DOWN THE PINK CARPET Arrivals@
Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Vanessa RayDate:04/08/2010
From: Photo Coverage: Mayor Bloomberg Takes in HAIR
Diana DeGarmo, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Vanessa Ray with Audience MembersDate:04/08/2010
From: Photo Coverage: Mayor Bloomberg Takes in HAIR
Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Vanessa RayDate:04/08/2010
From: Photo Coverage: Mayor Bloomberg Takes in HAIR
Diana DeGarmo, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Vanessa RayDate:04/08/2010
From: Photo Coverage: Mayor Bloomberg Takes in HAIR
Diana DeGarmo, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Vanessa RayDate:04/08/2010
From: Photo Coverage: Mayor Bloomberg Takes in HAIR
Diana DeGarmo, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Vanessa RayDate:04/08/2010
From: Photo Coverage: Mayor Bloomberg Takes in HAIR
Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Vanessa Ray and Annaleigh AshfordDate:04/08/2010
From: Photo Coverage: Mayor Bloomberg Takes in HAIR
Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Vanessa Ray and Emma ZaksDate:04/08/2010
From: Photo Coverage: Mayor Bloomberg Takes in HAIR
Vanessa Ray, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Wallace SmithDate:03/29/2010
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Vanessa Ray STAGE CREDITS
Hair
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
Crissy [Replacement]
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2006
Olive Ostrovsky [Replacement]
Vanessa Ray Movies
Finding Chance
[ 2008 ] Katrina
Nice Guy Johnny
[ 2010 ] Best Friend
Frances Ha
[ 2012 ] Random Girl #2
Not Waving But Drowning
[ 2012 ] Adele
The Last Day of August
[ 2012 ] Phoebe
Mutual Friends
[ 2013 ] Lucy
Wisdom Teeth
[ 2013 ]
Are You Joking?
[ 2014 ] Haley Lusky
Devil's Due
[ 2014 ] Suzie
All in Time
[ 2015 ] Rachel
The Rumperbutts
[ 2015 ] Ashlee
Serialized
[ 2016 ] Hannah Ryan
Vanessa Ray TV Shows
Bored to Death
Claudia
The Battery's Down
[ 2008-2009 ] Vanessa
As the World Turns
[ 2006-2010 ] Teri Ciccone
Damages
Tessa Marchetti, Young Woman
Nurse Jackie
Mrs. Donovan
White Collar
Maggie 'Rocker' Sheldon
Girls
Heather Travis
Pretty Dirty Secrets
CeCe Drake
Pretty Dirty Secrets
CeCe Drake
Suits
[ 2011-2012 ] Jenny Griffith
The Right Not to Know
Earthy Chick
The Mentalist
Cayce Robbins
My Day
Vanessa Ray
Pretty Little Liars
[ 2012-2017 ] CeCe Drake, Charlotte DiLaurentis, Charlotte Drake
Blue Bloods
[ 2013-2022 ] Eddie Janko, Eddie Reagan, Eddie Janko-Reagan
Vanessa Ray Videos
TV Exclusive: THE BATTERY'S DOWN Reunites After Six Years; Watch Concert Highlights!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 25, 2015
VIDEO: New Trailer for Jake Wilson's ARE YOU JOKING? Film, Starring Slew of Broadway Vets
by TV News Desk - Sep 8, 2015
STAGE TUBE: Diana DeGarmo Performs on CBS's The Early Show!
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 1, 2010
STAGE TUBE: Diana DeGarmo Talks HAIR on CBS
by Robert Diamond - May 30, 2010
STAGE TUBE: Bloomberg, Snooki, 'The Situation' on Stage with HAIR Tribe at Inner Circle Benefit
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 29, 2010
by Robert Diamond - Feb 17, 2010
TV: New HAIR Cast Sings 'Let The Sun Shine In'
by Robert Diamond - Feb 16, 2010
STAGE TUBE: THE BATTERY'S DOWN Series Finale Part Two
by Robert Diamond - Dec 2, 2009
STAGE TUBE: THE BATTERY'S DOWN Series Finale Part Three
by Robert Diamond - Dec 2, 2009
STAGE TUBE: THE BATTERY'S DOWN Series Finale Part One
by Robert Diamond - Dec 2, 2009
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Vanessa Ray News
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night of THE GATSBY
And that's a wrap on the 2023/24 Broadway season! The final two shows of the spring officially opened last night, and BroadwayWorld was on the red carpet for The Great Gatsby as the VIP guests arrived at the Broadway Theatre. Check out photos below!
BLUE BLOODS to End With Season 14 Next Fall
CBS announced that its hit drama series BLUE BLOODS will return for a two-part 14th and final season starting on the Network, and available to stream live on Paramount+. A long-time anchor to the Network’s successful Friday night lineup, BLUE BLOODS is Friday’s #1 primetime program and the #3 broadcast drama on television.
Photos: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for AS YOU LIKE IT at the Delacorte Theater
The Public Theater presents its Free Shakespeare in the Park production of Public Works' AS YOU LIKE IT, running through Sunday, September 11 at The Delacorte Theatre. The production opened just last night and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big event. Check out photos from the red carpet arrivals.
Photos: KINKY BOOTS Celebrates Opening Night Off-Broadway
Just last week, the Off-Broadway engagement of the Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical, Kinky Boots celebrated its big NYC return with a splashy opening night at Stage 42. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and you can check out photos from the curtain call and after party below!
Terron Brooks Joins PINK LEMONADE STAND Podcast
Positivity pros Nicole Kaplan and Heidi Webster have a zest for life as they laugh their way through juicy subjects like relationships, work, wellness, and navigating those times when citrus got real . Welcome to The Pink Lemonade Stand, where the motto is 'Squeeze the Day!'
WGN America is Holding a BLUE BLOODS Fan Sweepstakes
Every fan for themselves! Starting today, WGN America fans can vote on their favorite episodes of “Blue Bloods” to be entered to win a trip to the Big Apple and visit the set of the long-running family police drama. The top ten episodes will air in a marathon on Saturday, December 1, starting at 1pm/12c.
CBS Announces Season Finale Storylines For 2017 - 2018
CBS announced today the season finale storylines for 2017-2018, featuring big reveals, dramatic conclusions and pending nuptials!
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day With a BLUE BLOODS Marathon on WGN America
Feel the luck of the Irish as you sit around the table with the Reagans this weekend for a St. Patrick's Day “Blue Bloods” marathon. Starting in the evening of Saturday, March 17 at 6:00 ET/5:00 CT and continuing into Sunday, March 18 at 6:00 ET/5:00 CT, WGN America will air eight hours of the fan-favorite procedural cop drama. The weekend marathon will feature the best moments from the past seven seasons.
Rebroadcast of BLUE BLOODS on 12/22 on CBS
When Danny accepts a side job as a bodyguard for a recently released ex-con who took the fall for someone else, he uses the opportunity to go after the real criminal. Also, Gormley's wife, Sheila (Cady Huffman), asks Frank to give Gormley a bigger command position, and Jamie and Eddie witness a lovers' quarrel between two cops that leads them to reflect on their own complicated relationship, on a rebroadcast of BLUE BLOODS, Today, Dec. 22 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. (Originally broadcast 1/13/17.)
Rebroadcast of BLUE BLOODS on 12/22 on CBS
When Danny accepts a side job as a bodyguard for a recently released ex-con who took the fall for someone else, he uses the opportunity to go after the real criminal. Also, Gormley's wife, Sheila (Cady Huffman), asks Frank to give Gormley a bigger command position, and Jamie and Eddie witness a lovers' quarrel between two cops that leads them to reflect on their own complicated relationship, on a rebroadcast of BLUE BLOODS, Friday, Dec. 22 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. (Originally broadcast 1/13/17.)
Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for ONCE ON THIS ISLAND!
The new Broadway production of Once On This Island officially opened last night, December 3rd, at the Circle in the Square Theatre (235 W. 50th street, NYC), and is directed by Tony nominee Michael Arden, and choreographed by the critically-acclaimed Camille A. Brown.
Freeform Announces Premiere Dates of Final Season of PRETTY LITTLE LIARS
To commemorate the series, Freeform will be launching a 150-day countdown to the final season of “Pretty Little Liars” starting on Saturday, November 19.
BWW Interview with Festival Award-Winning 'All in Time' Co-Director Chris Fetchko
'You need to have a good story, otherwise it doesn't matter what you shoot. You have to have a story that people respond to.” -- Chris Fetchko, Director, All in Time
Broadway stars and a host of musical presentations are on tap for the upcoming 2016-17 primetime television season. Included in THE LINEUP will be new series starring HAMILTON's Christopher Jackson, FROZEN's Kristen Bell and BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY star Stephen Pasquale.
ROCKWELL TABLE AND STAGE presents 'Just Come To This: The Songs of Adam Wachter' on Monday, May 23 at 8:00pm. The evening will feature works by up-and-coming musical theater composer/lyricist Adam Wachter, including original songs from his musicals Tarrytown and Zionsville, along with other favorites and new material written specifically for this night, all performed by a starry group of his obscenely talented, generous, and attention-hungry Broadway- and Television-star friends who have since all defected to the West Coast.
ABC Family Premieres New Episodes of PRETTY LITTLE LIARS Tonight
ABC Family announced today at New York Comic Con that it will be ringing in the New Year with all-new episodes of the returning hit original series “Pretty Little Liars,” set to premiere tonight, January 12 at 8:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT.
Photo Coverage: SCHOOL OF ROCK Movie Cast Reunites on the Red Carpet!
Based on the smash hit 2003 film of the same title,School of Rock: THE MUSICAL, with music from the movie, as well as an original score byAndrew Lloyd Webberand lyricistGlenn Slater, a book byJulian Fellowesand direction by Laurence Connor, made its World Premiere on Broadway last night, December 6, at the Winter Garden Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and we're taking you inside the red carpet below!
Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for ALLEGIANCE!
The new American musicalAllegianceofficially opened last night, November 8, at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street, starring Tony and Olivier Award winnerLea Salonga(Miss Saigon, Les Miserables) in her long-awaited return to Broadway, 'Star Trek' iconGeorge Takeiin his Broadway debut at age 78, and Broadway and 'Glee' starTelly Leung.Allegianceis the vibrant and unforgettable story of one family's resilience in the face of seemingly-insurmountable odds, inspired by Takei's real-life experience as a Japanese American during World War II.BroadwayWorld was on the star-studded red carpet before the curtain went up, and you can check out photos from the celebrity arrivals below!
Whether you know her as the increasingly complicated serial murderer 'A' on ABC Family's PRETTY LITTLE LIARS, or as half of 'Jamko' on CBS crime drama BLUE BLOODS, chances are, unless you are a dedicated musical theatre fan, you might not know that Vanessa Ray is a musical theatre girl at heart. Before joining the cast of soap opera AS THE WORLD TURNS, which jump-started her TV career, Vanessa starred in regional productions, national tours, and on Broadway in shows like FOOTLOOSE, SPELLING BEE, and HAIR. Along the way, she became friends with Broadway's favorite singing, dancing videographer Andrew Keenan-Bolger, whom we have to thank for a lot of these videos!
TV Exclusive: THE BATTERY'S DOWN Reunites After Six Years; Watch Concert Highlights!
After six long years, the wait is finally over! The musical web series THE BATTERY'S DOWN, which wrapped up its final season in late 2009, has returnedfor a reunion special(which aired onHulu earlier this week) and a Joe's Pub concert, with performances from original cast members (and some very special guests). BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out highlights from the concert below!
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Vanessa Ray FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Vanessa Ray been in?
Vanessa Ray has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Vanessa Ray been in?
Vanessa Ray has not appeared in the West End.