CHRISTINE BARANSKI (Bertha). One of the entertainment industry’s most honored actresses, Christine is a two-time Tony, Emmy, Screen Actors Guild and American Comedy Award winner. A native of Buffalo, Baranski attended the Juilliard School and, upon graduation, began earning roles in regional productions and off-Broadway.  She received her big break in Tom Stoppard’s hit Broadway comedy The Real Thing, directed by Mike Nichols for which she won a Tony Award and Drama Desk Award.  Baranski went on to earn a second Tony Award and Drama Desk Award for her performance in Neil Simon’s Rumors and a Drama Desk Award for Lips Together Teeth Apart in a role that was written for her by Terrence McNally. She also appeared in Hurlyburly; The House Of Blue Leaves; Promises, Promises and The Loman Family Picnic. Christine received rave reviews for her portrayal of Mrs. Lovett in the Kennedy Center’s production of Sweeney Todd and recently appeared there in Mame.  Audiences recently saw her in the MTC production of Regrets Only and in the Encores! production of Follies. In addition to the Emmy for the hit CBS comedy “Cybill,” Baranski received an American Comedy Award as Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy, as well a Screen Actors Guild Award as Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy.  She also received three additional Emmy and three Golden Globe nominations. She was seen as a guest on “Frasier,” for which she received a fifth Emmy nomination. She has also starred in the series “Happy Family” and “Welcome To New York” as well as three telefilms, "Eloise at the Plaza" and "Eloise at Christmastime” and the Lifetime movie, “Recipe For A Perfect Christmas.” Her film credits include Chicago, the 2002 Academy Award winner for Best Picture, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, Bowfinger, Bulworth, Cruel Intentions, The Birdcage, Reversal Of Fortune, Legal Eagles, The Ref, Addams Family Values, Welcome To Mooseport, The Guru, 9 ½ Weeks, and Jeffrey, the film based on Paul Rudnick’s acclaimed Off-Broadway play, Bonneville and Relative Strangers. Mamma Mia!, in which she co-stars with Meryl Streep, Julie Walters and Pierce Brosnan, will be released nationwide in July.