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BIO

Lisa Howard has appeared on Broadway as Diva 1 in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Missy Hart in 9 to 5 the musical, Head Nurse in Lincoln Center's revival of South Pacific and as Rona Lisa Peretti in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, for which she won a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Ensemble Performance. She toured the US in the national company of Les Miserables, where she played many performances as "Madame Thenardier", and has played leading roles regionally at Pittsburgh CLO, St. Louis MUNY, Olney Theater Center, Human Race Theater and Kansas City Starlight. Lisa made her feature film debut as Siobahn in "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2" and has also been seen on television in "Ugly Betty." Her debut solo CD, "Songs of Innocence and Experience" is available on iTunes. Lisa is a graduate of the Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music. www.lisahowardnyc.com. Twitter: @lisahowardnyc

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STAGE CREDITS

Escape to Margaritaville Escape to Margaritaville
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Tammy
Escape to Margaritaville Escape to Margaritaville
[Regional (US)]
World Premiere Production at La Jolla Playhouse, 2017
Tammy
Sunday in the Park with George Sunday in the Park with George
[New York]
New York City Center Concert Gala, 2016
Nurse
It Shoulda Been You It Shoulda Been You
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Jenny Steinberg
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Diva [Replacement]
9 to 5: The Musical 9 to 5: The Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009
Performer
9 to 5: The Musical 9 to 5: The Musical
[Los Angeles]
World Premiere, 2008
Performer
South Pacific South Pacific
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 2008
Ensemble
Lt. Genevieve Marshall
Bloody Mary (Understudy)
Little Fish
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Concert, 2006
Performer
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2005
Rona Lisa Peretti
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2005
Rona Lisa Peretti
Rona Lisa Peretti
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
[Regional (US)]
Workshop, 2004
Performer
Pablo
[New York]
Reading, 2003
Performer

Movies

Runners
[ 1983 ] The School - Schoolgirl
1918
[ 1985 ] Constance
Rolling Vengeance
[ 1987 ] Misty
Moonstruck
[ 1987 ] Patricia
The War of the Roses
[ 1989 ] Nurse #2
Replikator
[ 1994 ] Lena

TV Shows

Counterstrike
Sam Carvaggio, Moya, Ari
Days of Our Lives
April Ramirez
Earth: Final Conflict
Lili Marquette, Kala
Highlander
Dr. Anne Lindsey
Suddenly Susan
Margo Richmond
Tropical Heat
Cass, Faye Cavanaugh, Nancy Hughes
Law & Order
Meredith West

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Lisa Howard, It Shoulda Been You

Drama League Awards - 2015 - Distinguished Performance Award

Lisa Howard, It Shoulda Been You

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Video: Watch Lisa Howard Sing 'Get Out and Stay Out' from 9 TO 5 at 54 Below Photo
Video: Watch Lisa Howard Sing 'Get Out and Stay Out' from 9 TO 5 at 54 Below
by Michael Major - Mar 19, 2025

Lisa Howard's many Broadway credits include 9 to 5 at the Marquis Theatre, as well as starring roles in Escape to Margaritaville, It Shoulda Been You, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, and more. Watch the video!
Amber Ardolino to Star as Celine Dion in TITANIQUE Photo
Amber Ardolino to Star as Celine Dion in TITANIQUE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2025

Amber Ardolino will begin performances as Celine Dion in Titanique at the Daryl Roth Theatre in March. Learn more about Ardolino in Titanique and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Cassadee Pope, Max Jenkins, Lea DeLaria, Andrew Keenan-Bolger and More in TIT Photo
Photos: Cassadee Pope, Max Jenkins, Lea DeLaria, Andrew Keenan-Bolger and More in TITANIQUE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2025

You can now get a first look at photos of the new cast of Titanique at the Daryl Roth Theatre, including Dee Roscioli, Cassadee Pope and more. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Joey Fatone Visits TITANIQUE Off-Broadway Photo
Photos: Joey Fatone Visits TITANIQUE Off-Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 4, 2025

Joey Fatone, who's currently appearing in the company of & Juliet through March 16, recently paid a visit to the off-Broadway production of Titanique. Check out photo of him with the cast here!
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from GYPSY; MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL; & JULIET; OH, MARY!; HADESTOWN; and more.
Lea DeLaria and Andrew Keenan-Bolger Join the Cast of TITANIQUE Photo
Lea DeLaria and Andrew Keenan-Bolger Join the Cast of TITANIQUE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025

Lea DeLaria and Andrew Keenan-Bolger will be joining Titanique at the Daryl Roth Theatre in Union Square! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: TITANIQUE Celebrates 1000 Performances Off-Broadway Photo
Photos: TITANIQUE Celebrates 1000 Performances Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2024

Last night, the smash hit Off-Broadway production of Titanique celebrated its 1000th performance at the Daryl Roth Theatre in NYC. A champagne toast celebration was held after the show. Check out photos from the celebration!
Photos: Kelli O’Hara & More in Rehearsals for SOUTH PACIFIC LCT Reunion Photo
Photos: Kelli O’Hara & More in Rehearsals for SOUTH PACIFIC LCT Reunion
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2024

The original cast of Lincoln Center Theater’s 2008 Tony Award winning production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s SOUTH PACIFIC will reunite on the Beaumont stage under the direction of Bartlett Sher. See rehearsal photos.
Cassadee Pope, Callum Francis & More to Join TITANIQUE Cast Photo
Cassadee Pope, Callum Francis & More to Join TITANIQUE Cast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2024

New Broadway and TV stars will be joining the cast of the Lortel Award-winning Best Musical, Titanique, just in time to celebrate 1000 performacnes. Learn more about who is joining the cast and see how to purchase tickets.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to the Green Room 42 Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to the Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2024

Stephen DeAngelis will continue his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with the next edition in his monthly residency of AT THIS PERFORMANCE… 
SOUTH PACIFIC Reunion Concert at Lincoln Center to Offer Performance Only Tickets & D Photo
SOUTH PACIFIC Reunion Concert at Lincoln Center to Offer Performance Only Tickets & Digital Lottery
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 11, 2024

Lincoln Center Theater has announced performance-only tickets and a digital lottery for the SOUTH PACIFIC reunion concert, featuring members of the 2008 revival cast. Learn more about the performance here!
DEAD TO ME Star Max Jenkins to Join TITANIQUE as Jack Dawson Photo
DEAD TO ME Star Max Jenkins to Join TITANIQUE as Jack Dawson
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2024

Screen Actors Guild nominee Max Jenkins will set sail as Jack Dawson in the Lortel Award-winning Best Musical TITANIQUE. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2024

AT THIS PERFORMANCE... returns to THE GREEN ROOM 42 on September 23, 2024, featuring Broadway understudies and standbys showcasing their talents. Join for an evening of performances from emerging stars.AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from The Outsiders; Hell's Kitchen; Suffs, Once Upon A Mattress; Cats: “The Jelicle Ball”; The Wiz; and Shucked.
Cayleigh Capaldi & Joel Waggoner to Join TITANIQUE as Rose & Ruth Photo
Cayleigh Capaldi & Joel Waggoner to Join TITANIQUE as Rose & Ruth
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2024

Three new cast members will join TITANIQUE this fall. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to The Green Room 42 in August Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to The Green Room 42 in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2024

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 in August, featuring Broadway's rising stars. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to Green Room 42 in July Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to Green Room 42 in July
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 29, 2024

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies, and Alternates from Hell's Kitchen, Suffs, The Wiz, Water For Elephants, Cats: “the Jellicle Ball”, Back To The Future, and The Heart Of Rock And Roll.
Lisa Howard, Nathan Lee Graham & Tommy Bracco to Join TITANIQUE This Summer Photo
Lisa Howard, Nathan Lee Graham & Tommy Bracco to Join TITANIQUE This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2024

Three new stars boarding the 2023 Lortel Award-winning Best Musical TITANIQUE, on the occasion of the show’s second anniversary. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Theatre By The Sea Monday Evening Concerts Series Begins June 17 Photo
Theatre By The Sea Monday Evening Concerts Series Begins June 17
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2024

Theatre By The Sea's 2024 Monday Evening Concerts Series starts June 17, featuring performances by Broadway stars Lisa Howard, Brennyn Lark, and Julius Thomas III in A BROADWAY CELEBRATION.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to The Green Room 42 on May 20th Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to The Green Room 42 on May 20th
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2024

 AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring standbys, understudies and alternates from  The Wiz, The Notebook, Back To The Future, & Juliet, The Great Gatsby, and Lempicka.
Lisa Howard, Tony d'Alelio, and More Will Join The Skivvies at Chelsea Table + Stage Photo
Lisa Howard, Tony d'Alelio, and More Will Join The Skivvies at Chelsea Table + Stage in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2024

The Skivvies will return to Chelsea Table + Stage next month with a new lineup! The duo, consisting of Nick Cearley and Lauren Molina, will be joined by Lisa Howard, Tony d’Alelio, Amy Hillner Larsen, Nicolas King, Andrew O'Shanick, Jenna Vox, and Racquel Williams.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Lisa Howard been in?

Lisa Howard has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Lisa Howard been in?

Lisa Howard has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Lisa Howard been nominated for?

Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for It Shoulda Been You and Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for It Shoulda Been You.

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