News on your favorite shows, specials & more!
Lea DeLaria Headshot

Lea DeLaria

read more news

Get Lea DeLaria Email Alerts

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

Photos

STAGE CREDITS

Tennessee Williams's The Night of the Iguana Tennessee Williams's The Night of the Iguana
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival Production, 2023
Judith Fellowes
POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Bernadette
Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties
[Off-Broadway]
New-York Premiere, 2018
Betty 4
Mamma Mia! Mamma Mia!
[Los Angeles]
Hollywood Bowl Production, 2017
Rosie
Out of Iceland Out of Iceland
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Original Production, 2012
Thor
Little Fish
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Concert, 2006
Performer
Bingo City
[New York]
Concert Reading, 2005
Sister E
Once Upon a Mattress
[Regional (US)]
42nd Street Moon Concert, 2004
Princess Winnifred
Cinderella
[Off-Broadway]
New York City Opera Revival, 2004
Joy
The Drowsy Chaperone
[New York]
National Alliance for Musical Theatre Presentation, 2004
Performer
Hair
[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2004
Performer
Other Roles
Little Fish
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2003
Cinder
The Rocky Horror Show
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2000
Dr. Scott
Eddie
Performer
The Vagina Monologues
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Performer [Replacement]
On the Town
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer Production, 1998
Hildy Esterhazy
Li'l Abner
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1998
Performer
Chicago
[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 1997
Matron "Mama" Morton [Replacement]

Movies

The First Wives Club
[ 1996 ] Elise's Fan Lea De Laria
Rescuing Desire
[ 1996 ] Sadie
Plump Fiction
[ 1997 ] Mr. Purple
Edge of Seventeen
[ 1998 ] Angie
Homo Heights
[ 1998 ] Clementine
Fat Rose and Squeaky
[ 2006 ] Fat Rose
Ass Backwards
[ 2013 ] Deb
Bear with Us
[ 2016 ] Chief Ranger Stewart
Cars 3
[ 2017 ] Miss Fritter
Support the Girls
[ 2018 ] Bobo
Potato Dreams of America
[ 2021 ] Tamara

TV Shows

One Life to Live
Madame Delphina, Professor Del Fina, Professor Delbert Fina
Orange Is the New Black
Big Boo
The John Larroquette Show
Loreli, Lorelei

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical

Lea Deloria, On the Town


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical

Lea Deloria, On the Town

Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical

Lea DeLaria, On the Town

Videos

More Video

News


Review: LEA DELARIA OUT RAGE at The Chan National Queer Arts Center Photo
Review: LEA DELARIA OUT RAGE at The Chan National Queer Arts Center

What did our critic think of LEA DELARIA OUT RAGE at The Chan National Queer Arts Center?
Lea DeLaria and Andrew Keenan-Bolger Join the Cast of TITANIQUE Photo
Lea DeLaria and Andrew Keenan-Bolger Join the Cast of TITANIQUE

Lea DeLaria and Andrew Keenan-Bolger will be joining Titanique at the Daryl Roth Theatre in Union Square! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
See Linda Eder, Derek Klena & More Next Week at 54 Below Photo
See Linda Eder, Derek Klena & More Next Week at 54 Below

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Linda Eder, Derek Klena and more.
Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman To Receive GMHC 2025 Howard Ashman Award  Photo
Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman To Receive GMHC 2025 Howard Ashman Award 

GMHC will honor legendary songwriters Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman with the 2025 Howard Ashman Award. The award will be presented at GMHC's 10th annual Cabaret & Howard Ashman Award, a fundraising event hosted by Joe's Pub at The Public Theater.
Feature: 11 of the Best Duo, Variety and Alt Cabaret Acts of 2024 Photo
Feature: 11 of the Best Duo, Variety and Alt Cabaret Acts of 2024

We’re continuing the BroadwayWorld Cabaret team’s highlight recaps of their favorite shows from 2024 with some of our favorite duo acts, alt shows, recurring series and more.
Derek Klena, Kerry Ellis & More to Perform at 54 Below in January Photo
Derek Klena, Kerry Ellis & More to Perform at 54 Below in January

In January, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Derek Klena, Kerry Ellis, and many more! Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: TITANIQUE Celebrates 1000 Performances Off-Broadway Photo
Photos: TITANIQUE Celebrates 1000 Performances Off-Broadway

Last night, the smash hit Off-Broadway production of Titanique celebrated its 1000th performance at the Daryl Roth Theatre in NYC. A champagne toast celebration was held after the show. Check out photos from the celebration!
Melissa Etheridge and Indigo Girls Are Coming To Marymoor Live in July 2025 Photo
Melissa Etheridge and Indigo Girls Are Coming To Marymoor Live in July 2025

Following an overwhelmingly successful run of Summer 2024 co-headline dates, Grammy Award-winning rock icon, Melissa Etheridge, and Grammy Award-winning folk-rock duo, Indigo Girls, have announced they'll be reuniting their talents once again for their 2025 ‘Yes We Are' Co-headline Tour.
TENNESSEE WILLIAMS’S CAMINO REAL Will Receive Industry Reading Directed by Austin P Photo
TENNESSEE WILLIAMS’S CAMINO REAL Will Receive Industry Reading Directed by Austin Pendleton

La Femme Theatre Productions has announced an invite-only industry presentation of Tennessee Williams’s Camino Real, directed by Austin Pendleton, set for this month.
See Lorna Luft & Andrea McArdle and More at 54 Below in December Photo
See Lorna Luft & Andrea McArdle and More at 54 Below in December

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Lorna Luft and Andrea McCardle and more.
Photos: Stars Arrive at DEATH BECOMES HER on Opening Night Photo
Photos: Stars Arrive at DEATH BECOMES HER on Opening Night

Stars came out for the opening of DEATH BECOMES HER at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on Broadway. Check out photos of Kelly Rowland, Tina Knowles, Tina Fey, Brooke Shields, and more as they arrive on the opening night red carpet here!
Lea DeLaria to Join Special Post-Show Talkback at Bergen County Players Photo
Lea DeLaria to Join Special Post-Show Talkback at Bergen County Players

Join Bergen County Players for a post-show talkback with Lea DeLaria on November 16. DeLaria will discuss her role in POTUS and share insights on her career and experiences as an openly gay performer. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Cast Set For SALEM Halloween Concert at the Green Room 42 Photo
Cast Set For SALEM Halloween Concert at the Green Room 42

 This Halloween, audiences are invited to experience the first public New York City presentation of SALEM at a special concert performance at The Green Room 42 on October 31st.
See Beth Leavel, Linda Eder & More at 54 Below Next Week Photo
See Beth Leavel, Linda Eder & More at 54 Below Next Week

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Beth Leavel, and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets to upcoming shows.
Photos: Go Inside the 2024 Healing TREE Gala With Lea DeLaria, N'Kenge and More Photo
Photos: Go Inside the 2024 Healing TREE Gala With Lea DeLaria, N'Kenge and More

The 501(c)(3) nonprofit Healing TREE hosted their 9th Annual, star-studded Gala in New York City (as well as live-streamed online) on Saturday, September 28th. See photos from the event.
Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup â€" Oct. 7 to Oct. 13, 2024 Photo
Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup â€" Oct. 7 to Oct. 13, 2024

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Jeff Harnar's Sammy Cahn show, the Stylistics and a gala for the Beechman.
See MARILYN MAYE: BY REQUEST & More Next Week at 54 Below Photo
See MARILYN MAYE: BY REQUEST & More Next Week at 54 Below

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
John-Andrew Morrison, Jeremy Kushnier, and Lea DeLaria To Lead SALEM Presentation At Photo
John-Andrew Morrison, Jeremy Kushnier, and Lea DeLaria To Lead SALEM Presentation At Green Room 42

John-Andrew Morrison, Jeremy Kushnier, and Lea DeLaria will star in SALEM at Green Room 42.
See Linda Eder, Beth Leavel and More at 54 Below in October Photo
See Linda Eder, Beth Leavel and More at 54 Below in October

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See Linda Eder, Beth Leavel and more! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Jessica Vosk, Lea DeLaria & More Star in WILD ABOUT YOU Workshop & Presentation Photo
Jessica Vosk, Lea DeLaria & More Star in WILD ABOUT YOU Workshop & Presentation

A two week workshop of the new musical WILD ABOUT YOU, with music and lyrics by Chilina Kennedy and book by Eric Holmes began this week in NYC. It will culminate in an invitation-only industry presentation. See who is starring and learn more about the show.
More News

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Lea DeLaria been in?

Lea DeLaria has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Lea DeLaria been in?

Lea DeLaria has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Lea DeLaria been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for On the Town, Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for On the Town and Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for On the Town.

What awards has Lea DeLaria won?

Lea DeLaria has won the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for her performance in On the Town.

Get Lea DeLaria Email Alerts

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

Videos