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BIO

Louise Pitre is a well known, loved star in her native Canada, who made her dazzling Broadway debut in 2001- playing the role of Donna Sheridan in "Mamma Mia!". On top of her talents as a singer and an actress, she is a fine composer and a fantastic cabaret performer. She has performed in various shows such as "I Love you, You're Perfect, Now Change", "Les Miserables" (three different productions), "Tartuffe" and "Who's Afraid Of Virginia Wolf?".

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STAGE CREDITS

[Regional (US)]
West Coast Premiere at 5th Avenue Theatre, 2019
Adult Marie

[East Haddam, CT (Regional)]
Goodspeed Musicals Production, 2012
Mame

[Toronto]
Canadian Revival, 2006
Emma

[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 2004
Performer

[Broadway]
Richard Rodgers 100th Birthday Celebration, 2002
"It Never Entered My Mind" Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Donna Sheridan

[Toronto]
Toronto Production, 2000
Performer


Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Louise Pitre, Mamma Mia!


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2002 - Performance

Louise Pitre, Mamma Mia!

Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Louise Pitre, Mamma Mia!

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News


Cast Set For NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at the Royal Alexandra Theatre

The Crow's Theatre and The Musical Stage Company's co-production of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 by Dave Malloy is the seventh show in the Mirvish 2024/25 main season. Learn more about the cast here!
SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD & More Nominated for 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards

The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts revealed the 228 nominations for the 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards. See the full list!
Daniel Maclvor and Louis Pitre Join Canadian Premiere of THE INHERITANCE: PARTS 1 & 2

 Canadian Stage will present the Canadian premiere of the celebrated award-winner THE INHERITANCE: PARTS 1 & 2, running March 22 – April 14.
 Crow's Theatre Extends NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 and Transfers DANA H. to Factory Theatre

 Crow’s Theatre has announced a further extension of NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812, and the transfer of DANA H. to Factory Theatre.
Review: NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 At Streetcar Crowsnest

The musical is based on a section of Tolstoy’s War and Peace, but it’s anything but staid and traditional. In the midst of war, death, and constrained social circumstances, in fact, it’s enormously successful in feeling like a celebration of life.
SIX THE MUSICAL Extends in Toronto Until February 11, 2024

The Canadian production of SIX The Musical will extend its run until February 11, 2024. Get more event and ticket information here!
Cast Announced For NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 At Crow's Theatre

Crow's Theatre and The Musical Stage Company have announced the cast and creative team for the long-awaited Canadian premiere of the Broadway phenomenon NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 by Dave Malloy. This 12-time Tony-nominated musical delivers a radically contemporary and moving take on Tolstoy's War and Peace through its audacious storytelling and groundbreaking score that mixes indie rock, pop, folk, electronic dance, and classic Broadway music. 
2023 Marks 40 Years of Dream in High Park

This summer, Canadian Stage celebrates 40 magical years of Dream in High Park by bringing back one of Shakespeare's most beloved plays, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.  The first play ever presented in the High Park amphitheatre in 1983, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM has long been associated with the time-held tradition of Shakespeare under the stars.
TIFT Announces Upcoming Season of Theatre in Argentina

Artistic Director Michael Torontow has announced further programming plans for a concurrent fall/winter 2022/23 season in Barrie and in Argentina.
TIFT Goes Beyond Borders Once Again With A Season Of Great Theatre In Argentina

Artistic Director Michael Torontow has announced further programming plans for a concurrent fall/winter 2022/23 season in Barrie and in Argentina.
Storybrook Theatre Announces 46th Season Of Inspiration

StoryBook Theatre is back for another magical season full of inspiration with productions that are fun, dynamic and enchanted!
Louise Pitre To Headline LOFT Community Services' Home For The Holidays Benefit Concert

Louise Pitre, Canada's first lady of musical theatre, is headlining LOFT Community Services' Home for the Holidays Benefit Concert. Known for an impressive career that spans theatre, television and concert stages across North America and Europe, Pitre is giving back to a cause that is near and dear to her heart.
UN DÍA COMO HOY: MAMMA MIA celebraba 1.000 funciones en Broadway

Un 4 de marzo de 2004 MAMMA MIA subía el telón por milésima vez en la calle 42 tras su estreno en octubre de 2001 en el Winter Garden Theatre.
Artists In Residence Launches During Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Artists in Residence, a new platform supporting artists' creativity and well-being during the pandemic, launches during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
VIDEO: Watch a MAMMA MIA! Reunion on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm!

Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm) with a Mamma Mia! original Broadway cast reunion with Judy Kaye, Karen Mason, Louise Pitre and Tina Maddigan.
The Royal Conservatory Of Music's 2020-21 Concert Season Announced

Dr. Peter Simon, Michael and Sonja Koerner President & CEO of The Royal Conservatory of Music, Mervon Mehta, Executive Director of Performing Arts, and James Anagnoson, Dean of The Glenn Gould School, today revealed details of the diverse concerts that will make up the 12th concert season at The Royal Conservatory of Music.
Nominations for the 2020 Dora Mavor Moore Awards Announced

At an online media announcement - pre-taped in front of Meridian Hall with physically distanced protocols in place - streamed June 8 on the Dora Awards YouTube channel, the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) announced 243 nominations for the 41st annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards.
VIDEO: Toronto MAMMA MIA! Cast Reunites on Mirvish's CHECK IN FROM AWAY

This episode, Steffi and Lisa check in with the original Toronto cast of Mamma Mia! Adam Brazier, Louise Pitre, and Tina Madigan reminisce about the premiere of the show 20 years ago at the Royal Alexandra Theatre.
The Philly POPS Announces 2020"2021 Bright Lights! Big City! Season

The Philly POPS announced its 2020a?"2021 Bright Lights! Big City! season today, February 14, 2020.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Louise Pitre been in?

Louise Pitre has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Louise Pitre been in?

Louise Pitre has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Louise Pitre been nominated for?

Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mamma Mia! , Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Mamma Mia! and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Mamma Mia!.

What awards has Louise Pitre won?

Louise Pitre has won a Theatre World Award for her performance in Mamma Mia!.

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