Lisa Mordente
Birth Place: New Hyde Park, NY, USA
Latest News on Lisa Mordente:
Actor, Dancer, Choreographer, and Director Tony Mordente Dies at Age 88 (Jun 14, 2024)
Photos: On the Red Carpet for the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards (May 21, 2024)
Photos: Meet the Nominees For the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards (May 7, 2024)
Actor, Dancer, Choreographer, and Director Tony Mordente Dies at Age 88 (Jun 14, 2024)
Photos: On the Red Carpet for the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards (May 21, 2024)
Photos: Meet the Nominees For the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards (May 7, 2024)
BIO
Lisa Mordente (born July 30, 1958) is an American actress, singer, and dancer.
Born in the Long Island village of New Hyde Park, to choreographer and television director Tony Mordente and actress/dancer Chita Rivera (her birth postponed her mother's opening in the West End production of West Side Story), Mordente made her Broadway debut opposite Alexis Smith in the short-lived 1978 musical Platinum. Marlowe (1981) was equally unsuccessful, but garnered her a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical. She also was assistant to the choreographer for the 1993 production of The Who's Tommy, where she met performer Donnie Kehr, whom she married and later divorced.
Mordente's television credits include a regular role on the 1976 summer series Viva Valdez and guest appearances on Starsky and Hutch, Welcome Back, Kotter, Chico and the Man, The Cosby Show, C.P.O. Sharkey and The A-Team. She served as choreographer for the movies The End and Sister Act.
Mordente also sang a duet with Adam Sandler called "Crazy Love" on his 1996 What the Hell Happened to Me? comedy album.
Photos
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New York, New York Finale featuring: Hinton Battle, Billy Stritch, Chita Rivera, Lisa Mordente, Liza Minnelli, Jim Caruso, Lucie Arnaz, Hilary Kole, Sally Mayes, Miranda Sings & William Blake performing at The Best of Jim Caruso's Cast Party, a Benefit fo
Date:
02/19/2011
From: Photo Coverage: Liza, Chita & More Onstage at The Best of Jim Caruso's CAST PARTY
New York, New York Finale featuring: Hinton Battle, Christopher Sieber, Billy Stritch, Chita Rivera, Lisa Mordente, Liza Minnelli, Jim Caruso, Lucie Arnaz, Hilary Kole, Sally Mayes, Miranda Sings, William Blake, Scott Siegel & Larry Gatlin performing at T
Date:
02/19/2011
From: Photo Coverage: Liza, Chita & More Onstage at The Best of Jim Caruso's CAST PARTY
New York, New York Finale featuring: Hinton Battle, Billy Stritch, Chita Rivera, Lisa Mordente, Liza Minnelli, Jim Caruso, Lucie Arnaz, Hilary Kole, Sally Mayes, Miranda Sings & William Blake performing at The Best of Jim Caruso's Cast Party, a Benefit fo
Date:
02/19/2011
From: Photo Coverage: Liza, Chita & More Onstage at The Best of Jim Caruso's CAST PARTY
New York, New York Finale featuring: Christopher Sieber, Chita Rivera, Lisa Mordente, Liza Minnelli, Jim Caruso, Lucie Arnaz performing at The Best of Jim Caruso's Cast Party, a Benefit for BC/EFA at Town Hall in New York City.
Date:
02/19/2011
From: Photo Coverage: Liza, Chita & More Onstage at The Best of Jim Caruso's CAST PARTY
STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1982 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Lisa Mordente , Marlowe
Drama Desk Awards - 1979 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical
Lisa Mordente, Platinum
Videos
VIDEO: Chita Rivera Accepts her Lifetime Achievement Tony Award Saying 'Theatre is Life'
by Stage Tube - Jun 10, 2018
TV Exclusive: Chattin' with Chita- The Broadway Legend Gets Ready for Her Cafe Carlyle Return!
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2017
STAGE TUBE: Watch NOW! CHITA RIVERA: A LOT OF LIVIN' TO DO Available to Stream in its Entirety
by Sally Henry Fuller - Nov 7, 2015
STAGE TUBE: Chita Rivera Previews PBS Special - A LOT OF LIVIN' TO DO
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 26, 2015
TV Exclusive: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE- Tonys Special with 2015 Nominee Chita Rivera!
by Nicole Rosky - May 16, 2015
News
Actor, Dancer, Choreographer, and Director Tony Mordente Dies at Age 88
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that actor, dancer, director, and choreographer Tony Mordente has died at age 88. Read his obituary here.
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that actor, dancer, director, and choreographer Tony Mordente has died at age 88. Read his obituary here.
Photos: On the Red Carpet for the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards
The Broadway productions of Illinoise, The Outsiders, Water for Elephants and more were winners at this year's 2024 Chita Rivera Awards. Check out photos from the red carpet!
The Broadway productions of Illinoise, The Outsiders, Water for Elephants and more were winners at this year's 2024 Chita Rivera Awards. Check out photos from the red carpet!
Photos: Meet the Nominees For the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards
A special event was held recently for press to meet the Chita Rivera Awards nominees. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!
A special event was held recently for press to meet the Chita Rivera Awards nominees. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!
Broadway Legend Chita Rivera Passes Away at 91
BroadwayWorld is deeply saddened to report the passing of Broadway icon Chita Rivera, who, as shared by her beloved daughter Lisa Mordente, died peacefully on January 30, 2024 in New York after a brief illness.
BroadwayWorld is deeply saddened to report the passing of Broadway icon Chita Rivera, who, as shared by her beloved daughter Lisa Mordente, died peacefully on January 30, 2024 in New York after a brief illness.
The Chita Rivera Awards Set 2024 Date
The 2024 Chita Rivera Awards will take place on Monday, May 20 at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more about the awards ceremony here!
The 2024 Chita Rivera Awards will take place on Monday, May 20 at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more about the awards ceremony here!
The Loukoumi Foundation Will Host Benefit at Bond 45 Honoring Chita Rivera
The Loukoumi Foundation will honor Chita Rivera at a benefit event at Bond 45, in which she will accept the foundation's first Make a Difference ICON Award.
The Loukoumi Foundation will honor Chita Rivera at a benefit event at Bond 45, in which she will accept the foundation's first Make a Difference ICON Award.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, DANCIN', NEW YORK, NEW YORK and More Win 2023 Chita Rivera Awards
Winners for the 2023 Chita Rivera Awards were announced this evening. In keeping with the mission of the Chita Rivera Awards, nominators considered outstanding choreography, featured dancers, and ensembles in shows on Broadway and Off Broadway, as well as outstanding choreography in film that opened during the 2022-2023 season.
Winners for the 2023 Chita Rivera Awards were announced this evening. In keeping with the mission of the Chita Rivera Awards, nominators considered outstanding choreography, featured dancers, and ensembles in shows on Broadway and Off Broadway, as well as outstanding choreography in film that opened during the 2022-2023 season.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE And More To Perform At The 2023 Chita Rivera Awards; Presenters Announced
Presenters and performances have been announced for the 2023 Chita Rivera Awards, taking place on May 22 at 7:30pm at NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts (566 LaGuardia Place off Washington Square Park).
Presenters and performances have been announced for the 2023 Chita Rivera Awards, taking place on May 22 at 7:30pm at NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts (566 LaGuardia Place off Washington Square Park).
DANCIN', A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, and More Nominated For 2023 Chita Rivera Awards
Nominations for the 2023 Chita Rivera Awards have been announced. Find out who is nominated for the 2023 Chita Rivera Awards!
Nominations for the 2023 Chita Rivera Awards have been announced. Find out who is nominated for the 2023 Chita Rivera Awards!
Photos: Cult-Hit CASHINO Returns To New York City And Birdland!
“CASHINO,” the long-running LA and NYC cult hit made it’s debut at Birdland for one night only on Monday, April 3. Susie Mosher (Hairspray and host of Birdland’s “The Lineup”) and recording artist John Boswell starred as Pepper Cole and Johnny Niagra in the special concert version of the critically acclaimed multimedia musical show. See photos from the event.
“CASHINO,” the long-running LA and NYC cult hit made it’s debut at Birdland for one night only on Monday, April 3. Susie Mosher (Hairspray and host of Birdland’s “The Lineup”) and recording artist John Boswell starred as Pepper Cole and Johnny Niagra in the special concert version of the critically acclaimed multimedia musical show. See photos from the event.
Chita Rivera Awards to be Held in May at NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts
The 5th annual Chita Rivera Awards will take place on Monday, May 22 at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.
The 5th annual Chita Rivera Awards will take place on Monday, May 22 at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.
Brian Stokes Mitchell, Jessie Mueller & More to Honor Chita Rivera at Signature Theatre Gala
On April 3, 2023, Virginia’s Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre will honor the theatrical icon Chita Rivera with the company’s twelfth Stephen Sondheim Award. See performers and more!
On April 3, 2023, Virginia’s Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre will honor the theatrical icon Chita Rivera with the company’s twelfth Stephen Sondheim Award. See performers and more!
Entertainment Community Fund Postpones Concert Celebrating Chita Rivera
BroadwayWorld has just learned that The Entertainment Community Fund presentation of All That Jazz: A Celebration of the Legendary Chita Rivera, has been postponed.
BroadwayWorld has just learned that The Entertainment Community Fund presentation of All That Jazz: A Celebration of the Legendary Chita Rivera, has been postponed.
Chita Rivera to Launch Book Tour This Spring With Nathan Lane, Laura Benanti & More
In celebration of the publication of her upcoming book, CHITA: A MEMOIR, join the legendary theatrical icon, Chita Rivera as she appears In Conversation with friends Nathan Lane, Harvey Fierstein, Laura Benanti and her co- writer Patrick Pacheco.
In celebration of the publication of her upcoming book, CHITA: A MEMOIR, join the legendary theatrical icon, Chita Rivera as she appears In Conversation with friends Nathan Lane, Harvey Fierstein, Laura Benanti and her co- writer Patrick Pacheco.
Laura Benanti, Nathan Lane, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Bebe Neuwirth & More to Join Concert Celebrating Chita Rivera
The Entertainment Community Fund will present And All That Jazz: A Celebration of the Legendary Chita Rivera, a one-night-only benefit concert celebrating Chita Rivera’s 90th birthday. See additional performers, and how to purchase tickets!
The Entertainment Community Fund will present And All That Jazz: A Celebration of the Legendary Chita Rivera, a one-night-only benefit concert celebrating Chita Rivera’s 90th birthday. See additional performers, and how to purchase tickets!
Chita Rivera to be Honored With Signature Theatre's 2023 Stephen Sondheim Award
On April 3, 2023, Virginia’s Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre will honor the theatrical icon Chita Rivera with the company’s twelfth Stephen Sondheim Award.
On April 3, 2023, Virginia’s Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre will honor the theatrical icon Chita Rivera with the company’s twelfth Stephen Sondheim Award.
Video: Happy Birthday, Chita Rivera!
On January 23, we celebrate the 90th birthday of a theatrical icon and one of Broadway's greatest triple-threat talents... the one and only Chita Rivera!
On January 23, we celebrate the 90th birthday of a theatrical icon and one of Broadway's greatest triple-threat talents... the one and only Chita Rivera!
Broadway Stars Chita Rivera, Ramin Karimloo, and Jessie Mueller Join The Parker Series in Fort Lauderdale in Winter 2023
The Broadway Concert Series presented by Mark Cortale returns to The Parker in late January. The series, co-presented by the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, delivers three intimate evenings of incredible music and hilarious conversations hosted and music directed by Sirius XM Radio star Seth Rudetsky.
The Broadway Concert Series presented by Mark Cortale returns to The Parker in late January. The series, co-presented by the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, delivers three intimate evenings of incredible music and hilarious conversations hosted and music directed by Sirius XM Radio star Seth Rudetsky.
Chita Rivera to Present CHITA: THE RHYTHM OF MY LIFE at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Come celebrate the one and only CHITA RIVERA in a unique concert event CHITA: THE RHYTHM OF MY LIFE for a single performance only on Sunday, December 11 at 2:00pm presented by Segerstrom Center for the Arts at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.
Come celebrate the one and only CHITA RIVERA in a unique concert event CHITA: THE RHYTHM OF MY LIFE for a single performance only on Sunday, December 11 at 2:00pm presented by Segerstrom Center for the Arts at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.
Feature: 30 Days Of Cabaret Gratitude - Day Thirty - The Last Word
Broadway World Cabaret is looking at the Lady, the Legend, THE LAST WORD.
Broadway World Cabaret is looking at the Lady, the Legend, THE LAST WORD.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Lisa Mordente been in?
Lisa Mordente has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Lisa Mordente been in?
Lisa Mordente has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Lisa Mordente been nominated for?
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Marlowe and Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Platinum.
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