My Shows
News on your favorite shows, specials & more!
Lena Hall Headshot
News Alerts

Lena Hall

Also Credited As: Celina Carvajal

BIO

Born and raised in San Francisco, Lena Hall traveled the world performing and received her first big break singing for St. John Paul II at Candlestick Stadium for over 50,000 people at the young age of 7. Hall was a member of the Young People's Teen Musical Theatre Company in San Francisco and at the age of 17, joined the national tour of Cats. When not on the Broadway stage, Lena performs with her band The Deafening


Previous Broadway and Off-Broadway roles include starring as Yitzhak in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, a role for which she won a Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical. She appeared as Sloane in the New York Premiere of Jim Steinman's Bat Out of Hell and as Nicola in the Tony Award-winning musical Kinky Boots (original cast), starred in the award-winning The Toxic Avenger at New World Stages, Disney's Tarzan (original cast), Dracula (original cast), 42nd Street (Anytime Annie), Cats (Demeter), Bedbugs (NYMF) and Green Eyes (Fringe). Film and TV roles include Young Miranda in the Sex and the City film, The Stepford Wives, The Graduates, "All My Children," and "Legally Blonde, the Search for the Next Elle Woods."

Photos

STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2021
Audrey [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
NY City Center Production, 2019
Sloane

[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theater Original Off-Broadway Production, 2017
Pip

[US Tour]
Broadway National Tour, 0
Hedwig (Albania), Yitzhak

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Yitzhak

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Nicola [Replacement]

Movies

The Graduates
[ 2008 ] Inga Celina Carvajal
Sex and the City
[ 2008 ] Twenty-Something Girl #4 Celina Carvajal
Born from the Foot
[ 2009 ] Barney Celina Carvajal
The Big Gay Musical
[ 2009 ] Wife, Eve Celina Carvajal
Becks
[ 2017 ] Becks
Honey Don't!
[ 2025 ] Elle (piano bar)

TV Shows

Snowpiercer
Miss Audrey
Snowpiercer
[ 2020-2024 ] Miss AudreySayori
Sausage Party: Foodtopia
Your Friends & Neighbors
[ 2025-2025 ] Allison 'Ali' Cooper

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2014 - Distinguished Performance Award

Lena Hall, Hedwig and the Angry Inch


winner
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Lena Hall, Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Videos

News


Photos: Sting and Shaggy Perform for the Broadway Community to Celebrate THE LAST SHIP
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2026

Sting and Shaggy performed on O&M’s rooftop to the Broadway community to celebrate their New York return of The Last Ship, beginning performances at the Met next week. See photos!
'Broadway Bakes' Returns to Schmackary's With Stars From HADESTOWN, SCHMIGADOON & More
by Michael Major - May 26, 2026

Schmackary’s is hosting their 7th Broadway Bakes fundraiser this week. Confirmed participants this year include Sara Chase, Alex Brightman, Josh Rivera, Harvey Guillén, Betsy Wolfe, Christopher Sieber, Max Clayton, Marty Lauter, and more!
San Francisco Symphony Will Present SUMMER WITH THE SYMPHONY at Davies Hall & Beyond
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026

The San Francisco Symphony announced its summer season, featuring classical programs, film concerts, and performances with Andrew Bird, Sutton Foster, Kelli O'Hara, A.R. Rahman, and St. Vincent at venues including Davies Symphony Hall, Shoreline Amphitheatre, and Sigmund Stern Grove.
Stanford Live to Present 50+ Artists Across Music, Dance & Theater in 2026/27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2026

Stanford Live announced its 2026–2027 season, featuring more than 50 artists spanning music, dance, theater, and multidisciplinary performance, with the guitar as a unifying theme and America's 250th anniversary as a backdrop.
Lena Hall on Grief, Loss & Your Friends & Neighbors
by Josh Sharpe - May 8, 2026

Tony winner Lena Hall opens up about playing a grieving daughter on Your Friends & Neighbors while her own father was dying in real life.
San Francisco Symphony to Present Two Programs at Stanford Live This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2026

Stanford Live will present the San Francisco Symphony in two Summer@Live concerts at Frost Amphitheater: A Midsummer Night's Dream on July 16 and James Bond Forever featuring Lena Hall on July 23.
Video: Won't You Be Lena Hall's (Friend &) Neighbor?
by Robert Bannon - Apr 10, 2026

In this video, Tony Award-winning powerhouse Lena Hall joins us for a dynamic conversation about her unforgettable career, from stealing the stage in Hedwig and the Angry Inch to building a genre-defying presence across music, theater, and television. Known for her raw vocals, emotional depth, and fearless artistry, Lena reflects on the journey that led her to becoming one of Broadway’s most electric performers—and how she continues to evolve while staying true to her unique voice.
Broadway Watch Guide April 2026: New Theater Titles to See This Month
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 1, 2026

This April, there are plenty of new titles for theater buffs to watch, including the film version of Merrily We Roll Along, the Michael Jackson biopic, Anne Hathaway's turn as a pop diva in Mother Mary, and more.
Listen: Lena Hall Drops New Album 'Lullabies for the End of the World'
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 13, 2026

Tony Award-winning and Grammy Award-nominated performer Lena Hall has released her new album Lullabies for the End of the World, marking her debut original solo project. Listen to it here.
Community Chorus Auditions for RENT at Starring Buffalo
by Michael Rabice - Feb 23, 2026

STARRING BUFFALO has announced auditions for local singers to join their community chorus for their upcoming production of RENT. The company produces semi-staged musicals in concert and for the first time will be taking to the stage of Shea's Buffalo Theatre on May 9, 2026 for one performance only.
Denée Benton, Jordan Donica, Derek Klena and More Set for New York Pops 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2026

The New York Pops, led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, has revealed its 2026-2027 season of performances in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall.
Carnegie Hall Reveals 2026–2027 Season Featuring RING CYCLE and TOSCA in Concert, Plus More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2026

Carnegie Hall has revealed programming for its 2026–2027 season, including more than 170 concerts by many of the world’s finest artists and ensembles, plus wide-reaching education and social impact programs.
XAVIER SMITH'S LADIES OF SOUL TRIBUTE Returning to Joe's Pub for 14th Year
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 23, 2026

Xavier Smith's long-running Ladies of Soul Tribute will return to Joe’s Pub for its 14th year on Thursday, February 12, 2026, now reimagined as a one-night-only Gentlemen’s Edition just in time for Valentine'ss Day.
Photos: Josh Groban, Darren Criss and More Honor Anna Wintour at Only Make Believe 25th Anniversary Gala
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 15, 2025

Only Make Believe celebrated its 25th Anniversary Gala on Monday, October 13, at the historic Shubert Theatre, hosted by John Oliver. Check out photos from the evening below!
Lena Hall To Perform Acoustic Show in Westchester
by Gillian Blum - Oct 4, 2025

Tony Award winner, Grammy nominee, and Your Friends & Neighbors co-star Lena Hall will bring a performance and chat to the Goodhouse Social Club called AN EVENING WITH LENA HALL: MUSIC, STORIES, AND SUPPER AT GOODHOUSE.
Lena Hall, Orfeh, And Brian Logan Dales to Join EXORCISTIC: THE ROCK MUSICAL This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2025

Exorcistic: The Rock Musical Off-Broadway has revealed this week's guest divas: Lena Hall, Orfeh, And Brian Logan Dales. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
EXORCISTIC: THE ROCK MUSICAL Extends Run at The Asylum
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2025

Exorcistic: The Rock Musical has announced an extension of its run at The Asylum through Halloween, now scheduled to continue until October 31st. Learn more here!
Listen: Lena Hall Releases New Album, BEST OF OBSESSED
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has released Best of Obsessed – the new album from Tony Award winner and Grammy Award nominee Lena Hall. Learn more and listen here!
Matthew Broderick, Darren Criss and More to Perform at ONLY MAKE BELIEVE Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2025

Only Make Believe has revealed the performers for its Annual Gala, marking the culmination of its 25th Anniversary year. See the full list of performers and learn how to purchase tickets here!
Exclusive: Darren Criss Guest Stars in EXORCISTIC: THE ROCK MUSICAL on Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 9, 2025

Exorcistic: The Rock Musical officially opened at The Asylum NYC.  Darren Criss was the special guest star on opening night and we have exclusive photos from the special occasion below!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Lena Hall been in?

Lena Hall has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Lena Hall been in?

Lena Hall has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Lena Hall been nominated for?

Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Hedwig and the Angry Inch and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hedwig and the Angry Inch.

What awards has Lena Hall won?

Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hedwig and the Angry Inch.

News Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Videos


TICKET CENTRAL
Hot Show
Tickets From $77
Hot Show
Tickets From $59
Hot Show
Buy Tickets
Hot Show
Tickets From $59