| Full given name: | Karen Esther Olivo |
| Hometown: | Central Florida area |
| Zodiac sign: | Leo |
| How you got the nomination news: | I got an early morning text from Cory Richman (my manager). |
| Nominee you're most excited for: | Tom Kitt [Next to Normal composer] |
| Who you are taking Tony night: | My perfect husband, Matt Caplan |
| Previous Tony experience: | Last year, I performed with In the Heights. |
| First Broadway show ever saw: | The Phantom of the Opera |
| Current show you have been recommending to friends: | Next to Normal |
| Most played song on your iPod: | Ingrid Michaelson, "The Way I Am" |
| Last book you read: | "Wizard and Glass - The Dark Tower IV" from Stephen King |
| Must-see TV show: | "Lost," "Battlestar Galactica," "30 Rock" |
| Last good movie you saw: | J.J. Abrams' "Star Trek" |
| Performer you would drop everything to go see: | Matt Caplan |
| Favorite post-show meal: | The Southern Seitan Sandwich from Blossom Cafe |
| How you got your Equity card: | Working summer stock at The Wagon Wheel Theatre in Indiana |
| Worst costume ever: | Mimi Marquez' effin' blue pants [in Rent] |
| Worst job you ever had: | Telephone operator at a cable company |
| Leading lady role you've been dying to play | Anita in West Side Story |
