Lesli Margherita
Latest News on Lesli Margherita:
Photos: Lena Hall, Tony Yazbeck, and More at Abingdon Theatre Company's Gala (Nov 4, 2024)
Video: Audra McDonald & Company Are Getting Ready for GYPSY (Oct 31, 2024)
Voting Now Open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage Season 5 (Oct 31, 2024)
Photos: Lena Hall, Tony Yazbeck, and More at Abingdon Theatre Company's Gala (Nov 4, 2024)
Video: Audra McDonald & Company Are Getting Ready for GYPSY (Oct 31, 2024)
Voting Now Open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage Season 5 (Oct 31, 2024)
BIO
Lesli Margherita won the Laurence Olivier Award for her West End debut in Zorro The Musical and originated the roles of Mrs. Wormwood in Matilda The Musical and Mona Kent in Dames at Sea on Broadway. Off-Broadway she received Drama Desk, Lortel, and Outer Critics nominations for Who’s Holiday, Emojiland, and A Scythe of Time. Television credits include recurring and guest starring roles on “NCIS Hawaii” “Minx”, “Fairly OddParents”, “The Rookie”, “The Crew”, “Raven’s Home”, “Homeland”, “Instinct”, “Seven Seconds”, and “Transparent”. Currently on film in “The Many Saints of Newark” and “Opening Night”. Lesli’s voice can also be heard on several animated films and shows on Paramount+, Disney, FOX and Nickelodeon. Select regional credits include leading roles in Nine, Damn Yankees, Guys and Dolls, Flamingo Kid, Hunchback Of Notre Dame, Kiss Me Kate, Man Of La Mancha, Little Shop Of Horrors, and Spamalot. Her album Rule Your Kingdom, is out now from Broadway Records.
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(Back Row L to R): Marina Pires, Lesli Margherita, Carolee Carmello, Kamille Upshaw, Shereen Ahmed, Lucia Giannetta, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Elizabeth Stanley, Michelle Veintimilla (Middle Row L to R): Allison Blackwell, Georgina Pazcoguin, Dylis Croman, Jen Sese, Paloma Garcia-Lee, Director/ Choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler (Front Row L to R): Morgan Marcell, Yani Marin, Haley Fish, Charlie Firlik, Steven Pasquale, Sasha Hutchings
Date:
07/24/2024
From: Photos: Cast of NINE at the Kennedy Center Meets the Press
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Haley Fish, Marina Pires, Yani Marin, Dylis Croman, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Georgina Pazcoguin, Lesli Margherita, Charlie Firlik, Kamille Upshaw, Paloma Garcia-Lee, Morgan Marcell, Elizabeth Stanley, Allison Blackwell and Michelle Veintimilla
Date:
07/24/2024
From: Photos: Cast of NINE at the Kennedy Center Meets the Press
(Back Row L to R): Marina Pires, Lesli Margherita, Carolee Carmello, Kamille Upshaw, Shereen Ahmed, Lucia Giannetta, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Elizabeth Stanley, Michelle Veintimilla (Middle Row L to R): Allison Blackwell, Georgina Pazcoguin, Dylis Croman, Jen Sese, Paloma Garcia-Lee, Director Choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler (Front Row L to R): Morgan Marcell, Yani Marin, Haley Fish, Charlie Firlik, Steven Pasquale, Sasha Hutchings
Date:
07/24/2024
From: Photos: Cast of NINE at the Kennedy Center Meets the Press
STAGE CREDITS
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Playhouse World Premiere, 2019
Ethel Gumm
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Mrs. Wormwood
Mrs. Wormwood [Replacement]
Movies
The Number 23
[ 2007 ] Attractive Coed
[ 2007 ] Attractive Coed
Boogeyman 2
[ 2007 ] Gloria
[ 2007 ] Gloria
Opening Night
[ 2016 ] Brandy
[ 2016 ] Brandy
The Many Saints of Newark
[ 2021 ] Iris Balducci
[ 2021 ] Iris Balducci
TV Shows
Fame L.A.
Liz Clark
Liz Clark
Homeland
Sharon Aldright
Sharon Aldright
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Solo Performance
Lesli Margherita, Who's Holiday!
Videos
Video Exclusive: Micaela Diamond, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jessica Chastain, & More Reveal High School Roles
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 27, 2024
Video: Steven Pasquale, Lesli Margherita, and More in NINE at the Kennedy Center
by Joshua Wright - Aug 8, 2024
Video: Hear From Steven Pasquale, Elizabeth Stanley & More From the Cast of NINE at the Kennedy Center
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Jul 29, 2024
Meet BroadwayWorld Next On Stage's Season 4 College And High School Top 15
by Team BWW - Dec 1, 2023
Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Lesli Margherita: Like the Pizza, Not the Drink
by Jayke Workman - Apr 16, 2023
Photos & Video: See Lesli Margherita, Jennifer Leigh Warren & More at Opening Night of DARK OF THE MOON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2023
VIDEO: Watch Lesli Margherita, Brad Oscar, Patti LuPone & More in THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS (THE MUSICAL!)...and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 19, 2021
TV: Watch a Sneak Peek of Lesli Margherita, Andy Einhorn & More in Pasadena Playhouse's Jerry Herman Tribute
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 4, 2021
VIDEO: Watch Bette Midler, Patti LuPone & More Sing with Fran Drescher for Cancer Benefit!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 22, 2020
Broadway Rewind: MATILDA Gets a Little Bit Naughty on Broadway in 2012!
by Nicole Rosky - May 18, 2020
VIDEO: Watch Lesli Margherita Save the Day in New Episodes of Sparklepuff!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 23, 2020
VIDEO: Lesli Margherita, Alex Newell, Bonnie Milligan, and Many More Broadway Stars Sing 'I Know it's Today' Parody
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2020
TV: If You Were an Emoji, Which Would You Be? The Stars of EMOJILAND Make Their Picks!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 25, 2020
News
Photos: Lena Hall, Tony Yazbeck, and More at Abingdon Theatre Company's Gala
Abingdon Theatre Company rang in their 32nd season with their annual gala on Monday, October 28th at the Edison Ballroom. Check out photos from the event here!
Abingdon Theatre Company rang in their 32nd season with their annual gala on Monday, October 28th at the Edison Ballroom. Check out photos from the event here!
Video: Audra McDonald & Company Are Getting Ready for GYPSY
Audra McDonald is about to take on one mother of a role. Next month at the Majestic Theater, she will lead the much-anticipated revival of Gypsy as Mama Rose. Watch in this video as the cast chats more about what audiences can expect.
Audra McDonald is about to take on one mother of a role. Next month at the Majestic Theater, she will lead the much-anticipated revival of Gypsy as Mama Rose. Watch in this video as the cast chats more about what audiences can expect.
Voting Now Open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage Season 5
Voting is now open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students. Cast you vote before this round closes on November 20th!
Voting is now open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students. Cast you vote before this round closes on November 20th!
Photos: Audra McDonald and the Cast of GYPSY Meet the Press
On Monday, October 28th, the cast and creative team of GYPSY participated in press interviews at New 42 Studios where the upcoming revival is in its fourth week of rehearsals. See photos of the company here!
On Monday, October 28th, the cast and creative team of GYPSY participated in press interviews at New 42 Studios where the upcoming revival is in its fourth week of rehearsals. See photos of the company here!
Video: Audra McDonald Shares Her Take on Mama Rose in GYPSY
Audra McDonald is sharing some insights into how she thinks of the character of Mama Rose. The Tony-winning performer will be taking on the iconic role in Gypsy beginning in November and McDonald visited Good Morning America to talk about the show and give audiences an idea of what they can expect.
Audra McDonald is sharing some insights into how she thinks of the character of Mama Rose. The Tony-winning performer will be taking on the iconic role in Gypsy beginning in November and McDonald visited Good Morning America to talk about the show and give audiences an idea of what they can expect.
Video Exclusive: Micaela Diamond, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jessica Chastain, & More Reveal High School Roles
Stars Micaela Diamond, Jessica Chastain, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Matthew Morrison, and more reveal their high school roles in the video here!
Stars Micaela Diamond, Jessica Chastain, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Matthew Morrison, and more reveal their high school roles in the video here!
Video: Last Chance To Submit for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage Season 5
Time is running out to submit for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage Season 5, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students.
Time is running out to submit for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage Season 5, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students.
Final Week To Submit For Season 5 of BroadwayWorld's NEXT ON STAGE
This is the final week to submit for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage Season 5, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students. The deadline to submit is October 29, 2024, by 11:59 PM ET.
This is the final week to submit for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage Season 5, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students. The deadline to submit is October 29, 2024, by 11:59 PM ET.
GYPSY Casts Rescue Dogs in the Role of 'Chowsie'
The Broadway revival of Gypsy has announced the furry friends who will be taking the stage in the role of 'Chowsie'. Tana June and Indy, two rescues from Homeward Bound in Elkhart, Indiana. Tana June will play the role, with Indy understudying. Meet the dogs here.
The Broadway revival of Gypsy has announced the furry friends who will be taking the stage in the role of 'Chowsie'. Tana June and Indy, two rescues from Homeward Bound in Elkhart, Indiana. Tana June will play the role, with Indy understudying. Meet the dogs here.
Photos: Stars Arrive for OUR TOWN Opening Night on Broadway
Stars came out for the opening of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, directed by Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon, on Thursday, October 10 at the Barrymore Theatre. Check out photos of Nina Dobrev, Shaun White, Kaitlyn Dever, Michael Kors, Raul Esparza, Cynthia Nixon and more as they arrive on the red carpet here!
Stars came out for the opening of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, directed by Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon, on Thursday, October 10 at the Barrymore Theatre. Check out photos of Nina Dobrev, Shaun White, Kaitlyn Dever, Michael Kors, Raul Esparza, Cynthia Nixon and more as they arrive on the red carpet here!
Photos: Audra McDonald, Danny Burstein & More GYPSY Character Portraits
You can now get a first look at the cast of GYPSY on Broadway in character! Check out photos of Audra McDonald and more in new character portraits here! Learn more about the Broadway revival and see how to purchase tickets.
You can now get a first look at the cast of GYPSY on Broadway in character! Check out photos of Audra McDonald and more in new character portraits here! Learn more about the Broadway revival and see how to purchase tickets.
Submissions Open For Season 5 of BroadwayWorld's NEXT ON STAGE
BroadwayWorld is excited to announce the return of Next On Stage, Broadway's largest national competition for high school and college musical theatre students. Now in its fifth season, the competition aims to showcase outstanding young talent from across the country.
BroadwayWorld is excited to announce the return of Next On Stage, Broadway's largest national competition for high school and college musical theatre students. Now in its fifth season, the competition aims to showcase outstanding young talent from across the country.
GYPSY Will Offer Exclusive Seats and Signed Window Cards at Box Office Opening This Week
The GYPSY box office will open at Broadway’s Majestic Theatre on Thursday, October 10, at 10am (EST). Find out how to get exclusive seats and a signed window card!
The GYPSY box office will open at Broadway’s Majestic Theatre on Thursday, October 10, at 10am (EST). Find out how to get exclusive seats and a signed window card!
Photos: David Harbour, Cecily Strong, Ariana DeBose & More at A is For BAfA Event
A is For held their Broadway Acts for Abortion (BAfA) benefit on Sunday night in New York and the stars came out in full force to perform, donate their time and their own money to a raise money for reproductive rights and abortion access. See photos!
A is For held their Broadway Acts for Abortion (BAfA) benefit on Sunday night in New York and the stars came out in full force to perform, donate their time and their own money to a raise money for reproductive rights and abortion access. See photos!
GYPSY Starring Audra McDonald Reveals Full Broadway Cast
The full cast has been announced for GYPSY on Broadway, directed by six-time Tony Award-winning Director George C. Wolfe. Find out who's joining Audra McDonald, Danny Burstein, and more in the show here!
The full cast has been announced for GYPSY on Broadway, directed by six-time Tony Award-winning Director George C. Wolfe. Find out who's joining Audra McDonald, Danny Burstein, and more in the show here!
Ariana DeBose, Cecily Strong & More to Join BROADWAY ACTS FOR ABORTION at 54 Below
Ariana DeBose, Cecily Strong, Shoshana Bean, J. Harrison Ghee, David Harbour, Peppermint, and more will join A is For’s Broadway Acts for Abortion at 54 Below.
Ariana DeBose, Cecily Strong, Shoshana Bean, J. Harrison Ghee, David Harbour, Peppermint, and more will join A is For’s Broadway Acts for Abortion at 54 Below.
Lena Hall and Jay Armstrong Johnson Join Abingdon Theatre Company's 32nd Anniversary Gala
Abingdon Theatre Company has announced that Tony Award Winner Lena Hall (Hedwig and the Angry Inch) and Jay Armstrong Johnson (Parade) will round out the cast for their 32nd anniversary gala.
Abingdon Theatre Company has announced that Tony Award Winner Lena Hall (Hedwig and the Angry Inch) and Jay Armstrong Johnson (Parade) will round out the cast for their 32nd anniversary gala.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 25, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 25, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 25, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Watch Joy Woods Find Out She Was Cast in GYPSY
Joy Woods is ready to 'entertain you.' After the acclaimed star of The Notebook was announced as Broadway's next Louise in the upcoming Gypsy revival, her reaction to finding out she got the part was shared on social media. Watch the video now!
Joy Woods is ready to 'entertain you.' After the acclaimed star of The Notebook was announced as Broadway's next Louise in the upcoming Gypsy revival, her reaction to finding out she got the part was shared on social media. Watch the video now!
Joy Woods, Jordan Tyson & More Join Audra McDonald in GYPSY
Joining Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald and Tony Award Winner Danny Burstein in GYPSY are Joy Woods as “Louise,” Jordan Tyson as “June,” Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita as “Tessie Tura,” Lili Thomas as “Miss Mazeppa,” and Mylinda Hull as “Miss Electra.”
Joining Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald and Tony Award Winner Danny Burstein in GYPSY are Joy Woods as “Louise,” Jordan Tyson as “June,” Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita as “Tessie Tura,” Lili Thomas as “Miss Mazeppa,” and Mylinda Hull as “Miss Electra.”
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Lesli Margherita been in?
Lesli Margherita has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
How many West End shows has Lesli Margherita been in?
Lesli Margherita has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.
What was Lesli Margherita's first West End show?
Lesli Margherita's first West End show was Zorro which opened in 2008
What awards has Lesli Margherita been nominated for?
and Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Who's Holiday!.
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