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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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STAGE CREDITS

Gypsy Gypsy
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2024
Tessie Tura
Emojiland Emojiland
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2020
Princess
Princess [Replacement]
Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Playhouse World Premiere, 2019
Ethel Gumm
The Flamingo Kid The Flamingo Kid
[Regional (US)]
World Premiere Production at Hartford Stage, 2019
Phyllis
Alice By Heart Alice By Heart
[Regional (US)]
Powerhouse Season Workshop, 2018
Performer
Who's Holiday Who's Holiday
[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Off-Broadway Production, 2017
Cindy Lou Who
Hollywood Nurses Hollywood Nurses
[Off-Broadway]
Benefit Reading, 2017
Nurse Suzanne Medford
Dames at Sea Dames at Sea
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Mona Kent
Matilda the Musical Matilda the Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Mrs. Wormwood
Mrs. Wormwood [Replacement]
Zorro Zorro
[West End]
Original London Production, 2008
Inez
Zorba
[Los Angeles]
Reprise! Concert, 2006
Performer

Movies

The Number 23
[ 2007 ] Attractive Coed
Boogeyman 2
[ 2007 ] Gloria
Opening Night
[ 2016 ] Brandy
The Many Saints of Newark
[ 2021 ] Iris Balducci

TV Shows

Fame L.A.
Liz Clark
Homeland
Sharon Aldright
The Case of the Greater Gatsby
[ 2023-2024 ] Mel Hammermeister
NCIS: Hawai'i
Sharon Waters

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Lesli Margherita, Who's Holiday!

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Tom Francis, Jennifer Holliday and More Join BROADWAY DREAM ROLES Photo
Tom Francis, Jennifer Holliday and More Join BROADWAY DREAM ROLES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2025

The cast has been revealed for Broadway Dream Roles, which will make its premiere at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
GYPSY Cast Recording Will Get April Release Photo
GYPSY Cast Recording Will Get April Release
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 10, 2025

The 2024 Broadway revival, led by six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald, has recorded a cast album which is set to be released digitally on April 25. The first single, 'Together, Wherever We Go,' will be available to stream on April 11. 
Photos: Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Nina West and More at CLASSICS GONE MAD Photo
Photos: Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Nina West and More at CLASSICS GONE MAD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2025

The 2025 iteration of Classic Stage Company's Classics Gone Mad!, a benefit event hosted by stage and screen star Nina West took place this week. See photos from the event here!
Video: Audra McDonald Reflects on Kamala Harris' Visit to GYPSY on THE VIEW Photo
Video: Audra McDonald Reflects on Kamala Harris' Visit to GYPSY on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 3, 2025

With the new production of Gypsy now settling into its Broadway run, Audra McDonald visited The View on Thursday to discuss the acclaimed production. During the interview, she recalled the visit of former Vice President Kamala Harris this past January. Watch it now!
Photos: Stars Arrive at GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Opening Night Photo
Photos: Stars Arrive at GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 2, 2025

Stars came out for the big opening night celebration of Glengarry Glen Ross, including Darren Criss, Katie Holmes, Ansel Elgort, and many more.Check out photos here!
Photo: GYPSY Celebrates 100th Broadway Performance Photo
Photo: GYPSY Celebrates 100th Broadway Performance
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 23, 2025

Everything's still coming up roses at the Majestic Theatre! The critically acclaimed new production of GYPSY starring six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald just celebrated its 100th performance on Saturday, March 22. Check out a photo here.
Watch Audra McDonald Sing in New GYPSY Highlights Photo
Watch Audra McDonald Sing in New GYPSY Highlights
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 21, 2025

Starting here, starting now we;ve got new highlights from the critically acclaimed new production of GYPSY starring six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald on Broadway.  Watch McDaonald and the full cast in action in this video!
Kevin Csolak, Karli Dinardo, and Brandon Contreras Join CLASSICS GONE MAD! at Classic Photo
Kevin Csolak, Karli Dinardo, and Brandon Contreras Join CLASSICS GONE MAD! at Classic Stage Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2025

Additional cast members have been revealed for the 2025 iteration of Classic Stage Company's Classics Gone Mad!, a benefit event hosted by stage and screen star Nina West. Learn more!
Broadway Belts for PFF! Raises $559,000 for Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Photo
Broadway Belts for PFF! Raises $559,000 for Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2025

The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation’s 15th annual Broadway Belts for PFF!, held on March 10 at SONY Hall in New York City broke fundraising records, surpassing $559,000 – and donations continue to climb. Learn more!
Video: Audra McDonald, Danny Burstein & Joy Woods Perform 'Together, Wherever We Go' Photo
Video: Audra McDonald, Danny Burstein & Joy Woods Perform 'Together, Wherever We Go' From GYPSY
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 13, 2025

Audra McDonald, Danny Burstein and Joy Woods recently took the stage on The Kelly Clarkson Show to perform 'Together, Wherever We Go' from Gypsy, now playing at the Majestic Theatre. Watch their fabulous performance!
Lesli Margherita, Jinkx Monsoon and More to Join BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF! Photo
Lesli Margherita, Jinkx Monsoon and More to Join BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025

The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation has added talent who will perform in the star-studded lineup for the 15th annual Broadway Belts for PFF!, on Monday, March 10, at SONY Hall in New York City. Learn how to attend.
Jessica Vosk, Lesli Margherita, Ethan Slater, and More Join CLASSICS GONE MAD! Photo
Jessica Vosk, Lesli Margherita, Ethan Slater, and More Join CLASSICS GONE MAD!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2025

Classic Stage Company will present the 2025 iteration of Classics Gone Mad!, a benefit event hosted by stage and screen star Nina West, featuring Jessica Vosk, Lesli Margherita, Ethan Slater and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Audra McDonald Out of GYPSY on February 19; Tryphena Wade Makes 'Rose' Debut Photo
Audra McDonald Out of GYPSY on February 19; Tryphena Wade Makes 'Rose' Debut
by Michael Major - Feb 19, 2025

Audra McDonald will be out of Gypsy on Broadway for both performances on Wednesday February 19. Her standby, Tryphena Wade, made her debut as Rose on Tuesday, February 18.
Photos: Kamala Harris Attends GYPSY and Poses with Audra McDonald and Company Photo
Photos: Kamala Harris Attends GYPSY and Poses with Audra McDonald and Company
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 18, 2025

Just yesterday, former Vice President Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff stopped by the Majectic Theatre to attend the critically acclaimed, sold-out hit musical GYPSY starring six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald. Check out photos here!
Tryphena Wade to go on as 'Rose' in GYPSY for Select Upcoming Performances Photo
Tryphena Wade to go on as 'Rose' in GYPSY for Select Upcoming Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025

Tryphena Wade will go on as 'Rose' in Gypsy on Broadway, for select upcoming performances while Audra McDonald is out. Learn more about the performances and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Audra McDonald Talks the 'Tornado' of Mama Rose and How Gavin Creel Inspired H Photo
Video: Audra McDonald Talks the 'Tornado' of Mama Rose and How Gavin Creel Inspired Her to Play the Role
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 4, 2025

With the hit Broadway revival of Gypsy now performing through the summer, show star Audra McDonald visited The Late Show to discuss the production. Watch the interview now!
Industry Pro Newsletter: Gov. Hochul Proposes Extending Broadway Tax Incentives, Aust Photo
Industry Pro Newsletter: Gov. Hochul Proposes Extending Broadway Tax Incentives, Australia’s Post-Pandemic Recovery
by Alex Freeman - Feb 3, 2025

From Las Vegas' scrappy local theater scene to Australia's steady post-pandemic recovery, creativity continues to thrive against the odds. Major funding initiatives, including the UK’s £60 million package and New York’s proposed tax credit extension, demonstrate the vital role government support plays in sustaining the arts. Additionally, we celebrate new beginnings with the reopening of NYC’s West Bank Cafe and Cygnet Theatre’s upcoming Performing Arts Center. Finally, we spotlight BroadwayWorld’s 'Next On Stage' winners and insights into audience preferences for live events.
BroadwayCon 2025 Unveils Additional Programming & Moves to Marriott Marquis Photo
BroadwayCon 2025 Unveils Additional Programming & Moves to Marriott Marquis
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025

BroadwayCon has revealed a change of venue and additional programming for the 2025 event, taking place next week from February 7-9. Learn more about the upcoming events!
Video: Audra McDonald Shares Advice For Young Actors on Making Characters 'Likable' Photo
Video: Audra McDonald Shares Advice For Young Actors on Making Characters 'Likable'
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025

Audra McDonald recently took to Instagram to post a video of herself backstage at Gypsy to share some advice for young actors. Find out what she had to say here!
Photos: Inside the Next On Stage: Season 5 Finale at 54 Below Photo
Photos: Inside the Next On Stage: Season 5 Finale at 54 Below
by Jennifer Broski - Jan 20, 2025

After performing and receiving feedback from the judges, Emersyn Hunt and Kristabel Kenta-Bibi were crowned the winners of this 5th season, receiving an AMDA Emerging Artists Scholarship.
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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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