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Also Credited As: Celina Carvajal

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Born and raised in San Francisco, Lena Hall traveled the world performing and received her first big break singing for St. John Paul II at Candlestick Stadium for over 50,000 people at the young age of 7. Hall was a member of the Young People's Teen Musical Theatre Company in San Francisco and at the age of 17, joined the national tour of Cats. When not on the Broadway stage, Lena performs with her band The Deafening

Previous Broadway and Off-Broadway roles include starring as Yitzhak in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, a role for which she won a Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical. She appeared as Sloane in the New York Premiere of Jim Steinman's Bat Out of Hell and as Nicola in the Tony Award-winning musical Kinky Boots (original cast), starred in the award-winning The Toxic Avenger at New World Stages, Disney's Tarzan (original cast), Dracula (original cast), 42nd Street (Anytime Annie), Cats (Demeter), Bedbugs (NYMF) and Green Eyes (Fringe). Film and TV roles include Young Miranda in the Sex and the City film, The Stepford Wives, The Graduates, "All My Children," and "Legally Blonde, the Search for the Next Elle Woods."

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Lena Hall STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2021
Audrey [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
NY City Center Production, 2019
Sloane

[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theater Original Off-Broadway Production, 2017
Pip

[US Tour]
Broadway National Tour, 0
Hedwig (Alternate)

Yitzhak

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Yitzhak

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Nicola [Replacement]


Lena Hall Movies

[2008]The Graduates Inga Celina Carvajal

[2008]Sex and the City Twenty-Something Girl #4 Celina Carvajal

[2009]Born from the Foot Barney Celina Carvajal

[2009]The Big Gay Musical Wife, Eve Celina Carvajal

[2017]Becks Becks


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Lyric Theatre Belfast, Sheffield Theatres, and More Nominated For 2023 UK Theatre Awards

The nominees for this year’s UK Theatre Awards have been announced. Among those with many nominees are Lyric Theatre Belfast, Sheffield Theatres, and more. Check out the full list of nominees here!

Interview: 'This Show Will Flip Your Heart Upside Down' Oliver Tompsett on Dream Partnerships and Learning the Drums in New Musical IN DREAMS

Currently starring in the premiere of new musical In Dreams at Leeds Playhouse as Ramsey, Oliver Tompsett talks new roles, learning for a job, and the audience reaction to this story of a band reunited set to the music of Roy Orbison.

Review Roundup: IN DREAMS, Starring Lena Hall and Oliver Tompsett, Opens at Leeds Playhouse

The world premiere of the brand-new musical IN DREAMS starring Broadway’s Lena Hall and the West End’s Oliver Tompsett has opened at Leeds Playhouse and the critics are weighing in!

BWW Review: IN DREAMS, Leeds Playhouse

Set in New Mexico, the story revolves around the former lead singer of a country-rock band, who, at a critical moment in her life, invites her old bandmates to join her for “the party of a lifetime” while keeping her true motivations a secret. In Dreams will take you on a joyous uplifting but also moving journey —a lyrical and comedic exploration of the universal longing for love and connection when facing challenging times.

Photos: Tony-Winner Lena Hall and Oliver Tompsett Lead IN DREAMS At Leeds Playhouse

Leeds Playhouse has revealed the official production photos from IN DREAMS starring Broadway’s Lena Hall and the West End’s Oliver Tompsett as the world premiere of the brand-new musical opens in Leeds. Get a first look at the production below!

Video: See Lena Hall and Oliver Tompsett in Rehearsals for Roy Orbison Musical IN DREAMS

Get a first look at footage of Lena Hall and Oliver Tompsett in rehearsals for the Roy Orbison musical In Dreams.

Video: Lena Hall Performs 'Crying' From IN DREAMS at Leeds Playhouse

Leeds Playhouse has released footage of Tony-award winning actor, Lena Hall singing Roy Orbison’s Crying ahead of the world premiere of In Dreams, which begins performances on 3 July. Check out the video here!

Tickets to go On Sale Next Week for IN DREAMS North American Premiere at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre

Tickets for the North American premiere of IN DREAMS, a new musical featuring the songs of Roy Orbison, will go on sale Wednesday June 28 at 10:00 a.m.

Video: Behind the Scenes of IN DREAMS at Leeds Playhouse

Leeds Playhouse has released an exclusive behind the scenes trailer ahead of the world premiere of In Dreams, which begins performances on 3 July. Check out the video here!

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For the World Premiere of IN DREAMS at Leeds Playhouse

The world premiere of new musical In Dreams, written by Emmy and Golden Globe-winning and Olivier Award-nominated David West Read, opens at Leeds Playhouse from 3 July – 5 August. Check out all new rehearsal photos here!

Nellie McKay to Join NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS Featuring Julie Benko, Telly Leung & More

Acclaimed singer and songwriter Nellie McKay, along with dancers Daniel Booda and Wyatt Slone, have joined the cast of the 11th annual “Night Of A Thousand Judys'.

Lauren Patten, T. Oliver Reid, Hilary Kole & More Join NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS

Tony Award winner Lauren Patten, T. Oliver Reid, jazz vocalist Hilary Kole, Jack Bartholet, and rising star Jae W.B. have joined the cast of the 11th annual “Night Of A Thousand Judys'. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Tony Winner Lena Hall and Oliver Tompsett Will Lead Roy Orbison Musical, IN DREAMS at Leeds Playhouse

Leading Broadway and West End musical theatre actors Lena Hall and Oliver Tompsett are to star in the new musical In Dreams, written by Emmy and Golden Globe-winning and Olivier Award-nominated David West Read (Writer and Executive Producer Schitt’s Creek, Author & Juliet) which will premiere at Leeds Playhouse from 3 July – 5 August.   

Previews: STARRING BUFFALO presents HELLO, DOLLY! AT SHEA'S 710 THEATRE

Some of Broadway's great talents will once again be merging with the best of Buffalo's own actors to present a beloved hit from 1964--Jerry Herman's HELLO, DOLLY! Starring Buffalo, led by Artistic Director Drew Fornarola, has assembled a cast of nearly 50 for it's concert presentation of the classic show.

Julie Benko, Telly Leung & More to Star in 11th Annual NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS

The 11th annual “Night Of A Thousand Judys” – the Pride concert to benefit The Ali Forney Center written and hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre – will take place at Joe’s Pub on Monday, June 12. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Tom Kitt & Friends To Play The Bourbon Room in May

The Bourbon Room, along with Joy Coalition, will welcome Tony, Grammy, Emmy and Pulitzer Prize Award-winning composer Tom Kitt for two special performances on Sunday, May 7 (8:00 pm) and Monday, May 8 (8:00 pm) at The Bourbon Room, situated right in the heart of Hollywood overlooking the Walk of Fame. Kitt will make his Bourbon Room debut, leading a night of songs and stories from his Broadway, Off-Broadway, and upcoming musicals.

Video: Celebrate 10 Years of KINKY BOOTS

It's the 10th anniversary of Kinky Boots! To celebrate, watch videos of the original, London, and off-Broadway casts!

Susan Cain's 'BITTERSWEET: HOW SORROW AND LONGING MAKE US WHOLE' Will Be Adapted For The Stage

Bated Breath Theatre Company and RRR Productions have optioned Susan Cain's New York Times #1 bestselling book Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole and will adapt it for the stage. Acclaimed theater-maker, Mara Lieberman, will write the adaptation in collaboration with Cain.

Photos: Jeremy Jordan & More Broadway Stars Attend SPINNING GOLD Premiere

Spinning Gold, the new film starring Jeremy Jordan, premiered at the Roxy Cinema in New York City. Check out photos of Jordan at the screening, joined by Tony winners Lena Hall, Michael Mayer & Diane Paulus, Bryan Batt, Krysta Rodriguez, Orfeh, Andy Karl, Callum Francis, and more.

Lena Hall FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Lena Hall has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

Lena Hall has not appeared in the West End

Lena Hall has been nominated for several awards throughout her career. She was nominated for the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for her role in "Hedwig and the Angry Inch." Additionally, she was nominated for the Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards, also for her performance in "Hedwig and the Angry Inch."

Lena Hall has won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for her role in "Hedwig and the Angry Inch".

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