Lisa Brescia
Birth Place: Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA
Latest News on Lisa Brescia:
BWW Q&A: Alec Wild on ROMEO AND JULIET / THE ROVER, OR THE BANISH'D CAVALIERS at Shakespeare Theatre Company (Jul 23, 2024)
New York Stage And Film Reveals 2024 Filmmakers' Workshop Participants & 2024 Awards Recipients (Jul 18, 2024)
Margaret Cho, Amber Ruffin & More to be Featured in New York Stage and Film 2024 Summer Season (Jul 1, 2024)
BWW Q&A: Alec Wild on ROMEO AND JULIET / THE ROVER, OR THE BANISH'D CAVALIERS at Shakespeare Theatre Company (Jul 23, 2024)
New York Stage And Film Reveals 2024 Filmmakers' Workshop Participants & 2024 Awards Recipients (Jul 18, 2024)
Margaret Cho, Amber Ruffin & More to be Featured in New York Stage and Film 2024 Summer Season (Jul 1, 2024)
BIO
For five years, Lisa toured worldwide as a "Mama" with The Mamas and The Papas with original members John Phillips and Denny Doherty. She is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, was a member of the Academy Repertory Company and the recipient of the Academy's Lawrence Langer Speech Award and the Charles Jehlinger Award for excellence in acting.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Amneris [Replacement]
Amneris (Standby) [Replacement]
Movies
The Extra Man
[ 2010 ] Female Teacher #1
[ 2010 ] Female Teacher #1
Awards and Nominations
Kevin Kline Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical
Lisa BresciaAida
Videos
VIDEO: Roman Banks Takes Bows As The First Evan Hansen of Color!
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-12-12 17:41:55
VIDEO: You Will Be Found with DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Thanksgiving Parade Performance
by Robert Diamond - 2018-11-22 10:35:47
TV: Watch Bonnie Milligan, Justin Matthew Sargent, Conor Ryan & More Rehearse for Abingdon's CLOSER THAN EVER
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-10-17 12:06:42
VIDEO: DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Lisa Brescia, Jennifer Laura Thompson, Jessica Phillips and Christiane Noll Sing 'Anybody Have a Map?'
by Stephi Wild - 2018-10-04 09:47:45
TV: Going Behind the Scenes at Rehearsal for the 2018 Jimmy Awards!
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-06-22 18:27:17
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights of Kara Lindsay, Nicolas Dromard and More in NCT's MARY POPPINS
by Christina Mancuso - 2016-07-28 08:02:33
STAGE TUBE: Lisa Brescia, Kimiko Glenn & More Perform Songs of Alexander Sage Oyen at Lincoln Center
by Tyler Peterson - 2015-11-17 12:00:56
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Lisa Brescia, George Dvorsky and More in Highlights of Ogunquit's VICTOR/VICTORIA
by Christina Mancuso - 2015-07-06 12:19:59
TV Excusive: Joshua Henry Sings Scott Alan's 'Behind These Walls' at 54 Below!
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-01-27 11:00:23
TV: Jessie Mueller, Joshua Henry, Ashley Brown & More Sing Scott Alan at 54 Below- Watch Concert Highlights!
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-01-25 12:00:48
STAGE TUBE: Broadway's Beth Leavel, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Keala Settle & More Toast Elaine Stritch!
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-07-29 09:20:56
STAGE TUBE: Teal Wicks, Alex Brightman and More in 'PAST IS PRESENT' at the Met Room
by Stage Tube - 2014-04-07 21:47:22
MEGA STAGE TUBE: Josh Young, Jeremy Jordan & More Sing Kerrigan-Lowdermilk at NYMF
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-07-30 12:33:42
STAGE TUBE: Lisa Brescia, Remy Zaken & More Talk ROSE PETALS at NYMF
by Tyler Peterson - 2013-07-13 11:50:21
TV Exclusive: Highlights from BC/EFA's 2012 Easter Bonnet Competition!
by Robert Diamond - 2012-04-25 16:41:23
TV: Cast of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Performs at Broadway in Bryant Park!
by Robert Diamond - 2011-08-13 08:06:16
News
BWW Q&A: Alec Wild on ROMEO AND JULIET / THE ROVER, OR THE BANISH'D CAVALIERS at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - Jul 23, 2024
Alec Wild was Founder and Artistic Director of the award-winning Folio Theatre in Chicago, and Founder/Producing Director of the Great River Shakespeare Festival in Minnesota. As the recipient of a Fox Fellowship, Mr. Wild traveled to Saint Petersburg, Russia, where he studied Directing and Biomechanics at the Saint Petersburg Academy of Theater.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 23, 2024
Alec Wild was Founder and Artistic Director of the award-winning Folio Theatre in Chicago, and Founder/Producing Director of the Great River Shakespeare Festival in Minnesota. As the recipient of a Fox Fellowship, Mr. Wild traveled to Saint Petersburg, Russia, where he studied Directing and Biomechanics at the Saint Petersburg Academy of Theater.
New York Stage And Film Reveals 2024 Filmmakers' Workshop Participants & 2024 Awards Recipients
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2024
New York Stage and Film announces participants for the 2024 Filmmakers' Workshop and recipients of the 2024 Awards, highlighting emerging talent and their contributions to film and theater.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2024
New York Stage and Film announces participants for the 2024 Filmmakers' Workshop and recipients of the 2024 Awards, highlighting emerging talent and their contributions to film and theater.
Margaret Cho, Amber Ruffin & More to be Featured in New York Stage and Film 2024 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2024
New York Stage and Film has revealed additional casting for its 2024 Summer Season at Marist College, kicking off this July in Poughkeepsie, NY. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2024
New York Stage and Film has revealed additional casting for its 2024 Summer Season at Marist College, kicking off this July in Poughkeepsie, NY. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Broadway Veteran John Hemphill to Return to The Conservatory for the Performing Arts at Stephens College
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2023
The Conservatory at Stephens College will welcome back Broadway veteran and Assistant Professor of Acting, John Hemphill, this fall. John recently completed two years playing 'Larry Murphy' on the national tour of Dear Evan Hansen.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2023
The Conservatory at Stephens College will welcome back Broadway veteran and Assistant Professor of Acting, John Hemphill, this fall. John recently completed two years playing 'Larry Murphy' on the national tour of Dear Evan Hansen.
Open Calls and Opening Doors- Tips for the Audition Room
by Josh Lamon - Mar 10, 2023
Broadway favorite Josh Lamon (The Prom, Groundhog Day, Finding Neverland, Elf, Hair) is sharing his advice for the audition room! How do you make yourself standout? How do you get casting directors to remember you? Read on!
by Josh Lamon - Mar 10, 2023
Broadway favorite Josh Lamon (The Prom, Groundhog Day, Finding Neverland, Elf, Hair) is sharing his advice for the audition room! How do you make yourself standout? How do you get casting directors to remember you? Read on!
Two Stephens College Conservatory Faculty Star in National Tour
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 19, 2022
Stephens College Conservatory for the Performing Arts faculty John Hemphill and Lisa Brescia are starring in the Dear Evan Hansen Broadway national tour. Brescia plays Heidi Hansen and Hemphill plays Larry Murphy.
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 19, 2022
Stephens College Conservatory for the Performing Arts faculty John Hemphill and Lisa Brescia are starring in the Dear Evan Hansen Broadway national tour. Brescia plays Heidi Hansen and Hemphill plays Larry Murphy.
Photos: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Takes its Final Bows on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 19, 2022
Dear Evan Hansen, the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning musical, played its final Broadway performance on September 18, 2022. Check out photos of the cast taking their final Broadway bows!
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 19, 2022
Dear Evan Hansen, the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning musical, played its final Broadway performance on September 18, 2022. Check out photos of the cast taking their final Broadway bows!
Lisa Brescia Makes West End Debut in DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 27, 2022
Lisa Brescia is making her West End debut as Heidi Hansen in Dear Evan Hansen, according to various reports.
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 27, 2022
Lisa Brescia is making her West End debut as Heidi Hansen in Dear Evan Hansen, according to various reports.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to the Green Room 42 This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2022
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from A STRANGE LOOP; HADESTOWN; MR. SATURDAY NIGHT; MRS. DOUBTFIRE; THE BOOK OF MORMON; GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY and ROMEO & BERNADETTE on Monday, June 20th at 7 PM.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2022
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from A STRANGE LOOP; HADESTOWN; MR. SATURDAY NIGHT; MRS. DOUBTFIRE; THE BOOK OF MORMON; GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY and ROMEO & BERNADETTE on Monday, June 20th at 7 PM.
Standbys, Understudies and Alternates From A STRANGE LOOP & More to Join AT THIS PERFORMANCE... at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2022
Stephen DeAngelis will continue his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with the next edition of AT THIS PERFORMANCE…™ to be held on Monday, June 20th at The Green Room 42, Green Fig, Fourth Floor, Yotel NYC, 570 Tenth Avenue (at 42nd Street), New York, NY 10036 at 7 PM.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2022
Stephen DeAngelis will continue his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with the next edition of AT THIS PERFORMANCE…™ to be held on Monday, June 20th at The Green Room 42, Green Fig, Fourth Floor, Yotel NYC, 570 Tenth Avenue (at 42nd Street), New York, NY 10036 at 7 PM.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… to Return to The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2022
Stephen DeAngelis will continue his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with the next edition of AT THIS PERFORMANCE…™ to be held on Monday, April 18th at The Green Room 42, Green Fig, Fourth Floor, Yotel NYC, 570 Tenth Avenue (at 42nd Street), New York, NY 10036 at 7 PM.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2022
Stephen DeAngelis will continue his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with the next edition of AT THIS PERFORMANCE…™ to be held on Monday, April 18th at The Green Room 42, Green Fig, Fourth Floor, Yotel NYC, 570 Tenth Avenue (at 42nd Street), New York, NY 10036 at 7 PM.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE...to Make Green Room 42 Return This Winter
by Gigi Gervais - Dec 1, 2021
Stephen DeAngelis continues his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with the next edition of At This Performance…™ to be held on Monday, December 13th at The Green Room 42, Green Fig, Fourth Floor, Yotel NYC, 570 Tenth Avenue (at 42nd Street), New York, NY 10036 at 7 PM.
by Gigi Gervais - Dec 1, 2021
Stephen DeAngelis continues his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with the next edition of At This Performance…™ to be held on Monday, December 13th at The Green Room 42, Green Fig, Fourth Floor, Yotel NYC, 570 Tenth Avenue (at 42nd Street), New York, NY 10036 at 7 PM.
Small Shows With Big Plots You Must See!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2021
While the large-scale musical tends to receive the most attention from audiences, oftentimes it's the small musicals that speak to us in the most impactful ways. For fans of emotional one act musicals and cult-classic Off-Broadway shows, we're rounding up what we think are some of the best small cast musicals out there!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2021
While the large-scale musical tends to receive the most attention from audiences, oftentimes it's the small musicals that speak to us in the most impactful ways. For fans of emotional one act musicals and cult-classic Off-Broadway shows, we're rounding up what we think are some of the best small cast musicals out there!
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to the Green Room 42 Featuring Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2021
Stephen DeAngelis is resuming his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with the next edition of AT THIS PERFORMANCE…™ to be held on Monday, September 27th at The Green Room 42, Green Fig, Fourth Floor, Yotel NYC, 570 Tenth Avenue (at 42nd Street), New York, NY 10036 at 7 PM.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2021
Stephen DeAngelis is resuming his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with the next edition of AT THIS PERFORMANCE…™ to be held on Monday, September 27th at The Green Room 42, Green Fig, Fourth Floor, Yotel NYC, 570 Tenth Avenue (at 42nd Street), New York, NY 10036 at 7 PM.
First Performance of ROW at Williamstown Theatre Festival Canceled Due to Inclement Weather
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2021
The previously announced Wednesday, July 14 first performance of Row at Williamstown Theatre Festival is being canceled as a result of continued inclement weather during the process leading up to the scheduled performance.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2021
The previously announced Wednesday, July 14 first performance of Row at Williamstown Theatre Festival is being canceled as a result of continued inclement weather during the process leading up to the scheduled performance.
Williamstown Theatre Festival Cancels First Performance of ROW Due to Inclement Weather Delays
by Stephi Wild - Jul 11, 2021
Row performances are scheduled to take place at the Clark Art Institute through Sunday, August 15. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 11, 2021
Row performances are scheduled to take place at the Clark Art Institute through Sunday, August 15. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!
Nikki M. James, Zachary Noah Piser, Micaela Diamond & More Join Williamstown Theatre Festival 2021 Live Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2021
Williamstown Theatre Festival has announced additional casting and members of the creative teams for all three of their 2021 Live Season productions, which begins July 6 and will take place outdoors, socially distanced, and with safety prioritized.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2021
Williamstown Theatre Festival has announced additional casting and members of the creative teams for all three of their 2021 Live Season productions, which begins July 6 and will take place outdoors, socially distanced, and with safety prioritized.
Listen: Sutton Foster, Annaleigh Ashford & Craig Carnelia Join JOSH SWALLOWS BROADWAY Season 2 Finale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2021
Josh Lamon, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, has announced the final episode of Josh Swallows Broadway Season 2, featuring Craig Carnelia, Sutton Foster, Annaleigh Ashford, and more is now publicly available from the Broadway Podcast Network, on the BPN App, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2021
Josh Lamon, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, has announced the final episode of Josh Swallows Broadway Season 2, featuring Craig Carnelia, Sutton Foster, Annaleigh Ashford, and more is now publicly available from the Broadway Podcast Network, on the BPN App, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.
Beth Leavel, Joshua Dela Cruz, Ali Ewoldt, and More To Join Act II Of 20 & UNDER SING 20 & OVER: A Virtual Celebration Of Broadway
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2021
Tony Award-winner Beth Leavel, Joshua Dela Cruz, and Ali Ewoldt, will be featured in 20 & UNDER SING 20 & OVER: ACT II, a virtual benefit concert celebrating Broadway musicals, written at least 20 years ago, by having young rising stars (ages 20 and under) pair up with Broadway stars from the Broadway or touring company of each show they are singing from.
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2021
Tony Award-winner Beth Leavel, Joshua Dela Cruz, and Ali Ewoldt, will be featured in 20 & UNDER SING 20 & OVER: ACT II, a virtual benefit concert celebrating Broadway musicals, written at least 20 years ago, by having young rising stars (ages 20 and under) pair up with Broadway stars from the Broadway or touring company of each show they are singing from.
New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of March 1 - ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Orange Vinyl, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2021
This week's list includes a new limited edition orange vinyl of the 2017 revival cast recording of Once on This Island, as well as a purple vinyl edition of the 1964 cast recording of My Fair Lady. Plus, the latest volume of The Untold Stories of Broadway by Jennifer Ashley Tepper is now available!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2021
This week's list includes a new limited edition orange vinyl of the 2017 revival cast recording of Once on This Island, as well as a purple vinyl edition of the 1964 cast recording of My Fair Lady. Plus, the latest volume of The Untold Stories of Broadway by Jennifer Ashley Tepper is now available!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Lisa Brescia been in?
Lisa Brescia has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.
How many West End shows has Lisa Brescia been in?
Lisa Brescia has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Lisa Brescia been nominated for?
and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical (Kevin Kline Awards) for Aida.
Videos