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BIO

Liisi LaFontaine is a Los Angeles Native who has been performing as long as she can remember. She attended the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts where she majored in voice, and started a theatre company with her sister, where they put up multiple shows including RENT. After graduating, she attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston, majoring in Vocal performance. Once returning back to Los Angeles, she worked as Princess Tiana in a musical at Disneyland before being cast in a regional tour of “Dreamgirls’ that went to Japan. She then originated the role of Deena Jones in Dreamgirls on the West End in London fora year. During that run, she released her first studio EP, titled Golden, and is currently working on new music. She played the role of the iconic Whitney Houston in the broadway bound musical, Born For This, in Boston this past summer. Once moving to New York, she participated in several concerts and readings, including Gun and Powder art the NAMT New Musicals Festival, TRIAL, at the Vineyard Theatre and the Amen Corner directed by Billy Porter.

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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
2021
Satine

[West End]
West End Premiere Production, 2016
Deena Jones


Movies

Sandman
[ 1998 ] Lark

TV Shows

God Friended Me
Stacy
Good Trouble
Tanya

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Adam Pascal Will Join DRAG: THE MUSICAL

Adam Pascal will join the cast of DRAG: The Musical next month. Pascal will take on the role of straight man Tom Hutchinson starting December 11, 2024, following Joey McIntyre's departure on December 9, 2024. Learn more about how to catch Pascal in DRAG: The Musical here!
Video: Joey McIntyre Performs 'Straight Man' From DRAG: THE MUSICAL

Watch a clip of Joey McIntyre performing in Drag: The Musical Off-Broadway at New World Stages. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: DRAG: THE MUSICAL Takes Opening Night Bows

DRAG: The Musical has officially arrived in NYC! Written by superstar Alaska Thunderf*ck alongside her longtime musical collaborators Tomas Costanza and Ashley Gordon, the production, directed and choreographed by Spencer Liff. Check out photos from the opening night curtain call.
Photos: Stars Hit the Red Carpet for Opening Night of DRAG: THE MUSICAL

Welcome to the fishtank! The stars came out to celebrate opening night of DRAG: The Musical, which is now running off-Broadway at New World Stages. Check out photos from the red carpet, which included special guests Amanda Lepore, Willam Belli, Marti Gould Cummings, Ben Vereen, Marla Mindelle, and more!
Photos: Cast and Creatives Celebrate Opening Night of DRAG: THE MUSICAL

New York has got a case of cathouse fever! DRAG: The Musical officially arrived last night at New World Stages. Check out photos from inside the festivities here.
Photos: DRAG: THE MUSICAL Starring Alaska Thunderf*ck, Nick Adams & More

DRAG: The Musical is written by superstar Alaska Thunderf*ck alongside her longtime musical collaborators Tomas Costanza and Ashley Gordon. Get a first look at photos of the new production Off-Broadway!
54 Below to Celebrate Thanksgiving With Ann Hampton Callaway And Liz Callaway & More

Join 54 Below for a Thanksgiving celebration featuring Ann Hampton Callaway and Liz Callaway, along with Kevin Ferg's Friendsgiving Leftovers. Enjoy a festive lineup of performances. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Solea Pfeiffer and Tiffany Mann Come to 54 Below in GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER?

54 Below will present Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? on Monday November 25th at 9:30pm. For one night only, join Broadway stars from some of the industry’s hottest shows for an evening filled with friendship, chosen family, and community. Dine with us in Broadway’s living room as we share stories, songs, and something we’re grateful for.
Black Theatre United To Present A Voter Town Hall At New World Stages

BTU announced a Voter Town Hall on Monday, September 9 at New World Stages, featuring discussions on voter engagement and participation.
Linda Eder, Laura and Linda Benanti, and More to Play 54 Below Next Month

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.
Krystal Joy Brown And More Will Sing Beyoncé At 54 Below

KRYSTAL JOY BROWN, LIISI LAFONTAINE, KAYLA DAVION, and more will perform Beyoncé's greatest hits at 54 Below. .
See Linda Eder, Tony Danza and More Next Week at 54 Below

Discover the exciting lineup at 54 Below next week, featuring Linda Eder, Tony Danza and more. See the full schedule and learn how to purchase tickets.
NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL BROADWAY! Will Celebrate 30 Years of Musical Theatre History At 54 Below

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Now That's What I Call Broadway, the newest edition of the hit series celebrating Broadway's favorite musical theater moments and performances. Now That's What I Call Broadway! at 54 Below brings you everyone's favorite hits from Tony Award- winning shows of the past 30 years performed by Broadway veterans and Manhattan's rising stars.
Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off on GUN & POWDER at Paper Mill Playhouse

What did critics think about Paper Mill Playhouse's production of the new musical Gun & Powder, with book and lyrics by Angelica Chéri and music by Ross Baum?
Review: GUN & POWDER at Paper Mill Playhouse-An Exciting, Elaborate New Musical

Paper Mill Playhouse is presenting the exciting and elaborate new musical, 'Gun & Powder.'
Video: Ciara Renée Sings 'Real Woman' from GUN & POWDER at Paper Mill Playhouse

Watch Ciara Renée sing 'Real Woman' from Paper Mill Playhouse's new musical Gun & Powder, with book and lyrics by Angelica Chéri and music by Ross Baum in this all-new video.
Video: Jeannette Bayardelle Performs 'Tallulah and Ole Betsy' From GUN & POWDER at Paper Mill Playhouse

An all new video clip has been released featuring Jeannette Bayardelle performing the song 'Tallulah and Old Betsy' from Guy & Powder at the Paper Mill Playhouse. Check out the video here!
Photos: Inside Opening Night of GUN & POWDER at Paper Mill Playhouse

Check out photos from opening night of Gun & Powder at Paper Mill Playhouse. Learn more about the Show and see how to purchase tickets.
Tony Kushner Will Receive Pen/Mike Nichols Writing For Performance Award At Pen America Literary Awards

PEN America announced that playwright and screenwriter Tony Kushner among the career achievement honorees for its 2024 PEN America Literary Awards  hosted by Academy Award-nominated writer and comedian Jena Friedman.
Video: First Look at GUN & POWDER at Paper Mill Playhouse

Get a first look at Paper Mill Playhouse's new musical Gun & Powder, with book and lyrics by Angelica Chéri and music by Ross Baum in this all-new video.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Liisi LaFontaine been in?

Liisi LaFontaine has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Liisi LaFontaine been in?

Liisi LaFontaine has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Liisi LaFontaine's first West End show?

Liisi LaFontaine's first West End show was Dreamgirls which opened in 2016

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