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Lili Thomas made history last year on Broadway as the first Asian American Mama Morton in Chicago. 1st Nat’l tour: Dear Evan Hansen as Cynthia Murphy. Off Broadway: We’re Gonna Die (Second Stage), Only Human, The Hello Girls (Prospect/Cast Album/Kennedy Center). Soloist at Geffen Hall (Lincoln Center), Disney Millenium Symphonies with the NY Philharmonic, Kennedy Center (Eisenhower, Terrace, and Millenium stages), Symphony Space. Select Regional: PLCO, Berkeley Rep, Milwaukee Rep, and most recently, Knoxville with Ahrens & Flahrety. NYU/Tisch BFA. Thanks to the best reps at DGRW, Ellie, and my family! For Dad & Bill, thank you for the embouchure. @thelilithomas

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STAGE CREDITS

Gypsy Gypsy
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2024
Miss Mazeppa
Dear Evan Hansen Dear Evan Hansen
[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2021
Cynthia Murphy [Replacement]
Only Human Only Human
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway World Premiere, 2019
Cast
The Hello Girls The Hello Girls
[Off-Broadway]
Prospect Theater Company Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Performer
Chicago Chicago
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Matron [Replacement]

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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!
See Katrina Lenk, Arielle Jacobs, and More This Week in Prospect's IGNITE FEST Photo
See Katrina Lenk, Arielle Jacobs, and More This Week in Prospect's IGNITE FEST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2025

Prospect Musicals’ new residency at Baruch Performing Arts Center continues this upcoming week with the IGNITE Concert Festival, running through April 13, 2025. See details about upcoming shows and learn more!
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 Highlights from GYPSY Photo
Watch Audra McDonald Sing in New Highlights from GYPSY
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!
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!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 24, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 24, 2025
by - Feb 24, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 24, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Videos You Missed This Week: BOOP!, OH, MARY! and More Photo
Videos You Missed This Week: BOOP!, OH, MARY! and More
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 21, 2025

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! 2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season has officially begun. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending February 21, 2025 with videos from , and more!
Video: GYPSY's Lili Thomas Shares What She Has Learned From Audra McDonald Photo
Video: GYPSY's Lili Thomas Shares What She Has Learned From Audra McDonald
by Survival Jobs - Feb 21, 2025

In this video, we chat with the extraordinarily talented and inspiration queen, Lili Thomas who made history last year on Broadway as the first Asian American Mama Morton in Chicago and is currently starring as Mazeppa in the historic revival of Gypsy. In this inspirational episode, Lili shares her artistic journey and how she fought for what she knew was hers. 
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!
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: Las estrellas se unen en un concierto solidario por la esperanza y la justici Photo
PHOTOS: Las estrellas se unen en un concierto solidario por la esperanza y la justicia
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Jan 21, 2025

Dirigido y coreografiado en Nueva York por Luis Salgado, el evento destacó el talento y la representación latina en apoyo a causas sociales
Video: Broadway Unites for Concert for America Photo
Video: Broadway Unites for Concert for America
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 20, 2025

Tune in for the Inauguration Day Concert for America event, which will raise funds for the California Community Foundation, an organization supporting wildfire recovery efforts to aid those most in need. Performers will include Cheyenne Jackson, Kelli O'Hara, Brian Stoke Mitchell, and more. Watch the full video here.
Video: Joy Woods Discusses Playing Louise in Broadway's GYPSY Photo
Video: Joy Woods Discusses Playing Louise in Broadway's GYPSY
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 15, 2025

Gypsy is now open on Broadway and the show, led by Audra McDonald, is receiving rave reviews. Joy Woods plays Louise in the production, and the star recently joined The View to discuss her character and the casting choices on display in the revival. Watch the interview!
CONCERT FOR AMERICA Expands to Los Angeles; Rachel Bay Jones, Cheyenne Jackson, & Mor Photo
CONCERT FOR AMERICA Expands to Los Angeles; Rachel Bay Jones, Cheyenne Jackson, & More Join
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 15, 2025

The Inauguration Day Concert for America event will now raise funds for the California Community Foundation, an organization supporting wildfire recovery efforts to aid those most in need. Newly joined talent appearances include Wayne Brady, Rachel Bay Jones, Cheyenne Jackson, Ingrid Michaelson, Richard Kind, and more.
Jessica Vosk, Kelli O'Hara, Brian Stokes Mitchell & More to Join CONCERT FOR AMERICA Photo
Jessica Vosk, Kelli O'Hara, Brian Stokes Mitchell & More to Join CONCERT FOR AMERICA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2025

Producers Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson's next Concert for America fundraising event will take place in January, featuring Jessica Vosk, Kelli O'Hara, Brian Stokes Mitchell and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Both Performances of GYPSY Today Have Been Canceled Photo
Both Performances of GYPSY Today Have Been Canceled
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 28, 2024

Both performances of Gypsy have been canceled today, according to a story on their official Instagram account. Performances are scheduled to resume tomorrow, Sunday, December 28.
GYPSY on Broadway Cancels December 27 Evening Performance Photo
GYPSY on Broadway Cancels December 27 Evening Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2024

Due to continued illness within the company, tonight’s (December 27) performance of Gypsy on Broadway is cancelled. Learn more about Gypsy and see how to purchase tickets.
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How many Broadway shows has Lili Thomas been in?

Lili Thomas has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

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Lili Thomas has not appeared in the West End.

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