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BIO

Lesli Margherita won the Laurence Olivier Award for her West End debut in Zorro The Musical and originated the roles of Mrs. Wormwood in Matilda The Musical and Mona Kent in Dames at Sea on Broadway. Off-Broadway she received Drama Desk, Lortel, and Outer Critics nominations for Who’s Holiday, Emojiland, and A Scythe of Time. Television credits include recurring and guest starring roles on “NCIS Hawaii” “Minx”, “Fairly OddParents”, “The Rookie”, “The Crew”, “Raven’s Home”, “Homeland”, “Instinct”, “Seven Seconds”, and “Transparent”. Currently on film in “The Many Saints of Newark” and “Opening Night”. Lesli’s voice can also be heard on several animated films and shows on Paramount+, Disney, FOX and Nickelodeon. Select regional credits include leading roles in Nine, Damn Yankees, Guys and Dolls, Flamingo Kid, Hunchback Of Notre Dame, Kiss Me Kate, Man Of La Mancha, Little Shop Of Horrors, and Spamalot. Her album Rule Your Kingdom, is out now from Broadway Records.

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STAGE CREDITS

Gypsy Gypsy
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2024
Tessie Tura
Emojiland Emojiland
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2020
Princess [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Playhouse World Premiere, 2019
Ethel Gumm
The Flamingo Kid The Flamingo Kid
[Regional (US)]
World Premiere Production at Hartford Stage, 2019
Phyllis
Alice By Heart Alice By Heart
[Regional (US)]
Powerhouse Season Workshop, 2018
Performer
Who's Holiday Who's Holiday
[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Off-Broadway Production, 2017
Cindy Lou Who
Hollywood Nurses Hollywood Nurses
[Off-Broadway]
Benefit Reading, 2017
Nurse Suzanne Medford
Dames at Sea Dames at Sea
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Mona Kent
Matilda the Musical Matilda the Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Mrs. Wormwood [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Zorro Zorro
[West End]
Original London Production, 2008
Inez
Zorba
[Los Angeles]
Reprise! Concert, 2006
Performer

Movies

The Number 23
[ 2007 ] Attractive Coed
Boogeyman 2
[ 2007 ] Gloria
Opening Night
[ 2016 ] Brandy
The Many Saints of Newark
[ 2021 ] Iris Balducci

TV Shows

Fame L.A.
Liz Clark
Homeland
Sharon Aldright
The Case of the Greater Gatsby
[ 2023-2024 ] Mel Hammermeister
NCIS: Hawai'i
Sharon Waters

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical

Lesli Margherita, Gypsy

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Lesli Margherita, Who's Holiday!

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Will Swenson and Lesli Margherita to Star in SWEENEY TODD Directed by Jason Alexander Photo
Will Swenson and Lesli Margherita to Star in SWEENEY TODD Directed by Jason Alexander
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2025

Tony Award nominee Will Swenson and Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita will star in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at La Mirada Theatre.
George C. Wolfe: Behind the Curtain of Broadway’s Visionary Director Photo
George C. Wolfe: Behind the Curtain of Broadway’s Visionary Director
by Charles Kirsch - Sep 30, 2025

In 2024, the pioneering director George C. Wolfe, who brought iconic pieces like Angels in America and The Normal Heart to Broadway stages for the first time, was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Tony Award. If that award is meant to signal the twilight of a career, however, fear not: Wolfe came back to New York the very next year with his critically acclaimed revival of Gypsy starring Audra McDonald. 
GYPSY 2024 Broadway Cast Recording 2-LP Vinyl/Book Edition Now Available Photo
GYPSY 2024 Broadway Cast Recording 2-LP Vinyl/Book Edition Now Available
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025

The 2-LP vinyl/book edition of Gypsy: 2024 Broadway Cast Recording – starring six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald – is available now. Learn more and see how to purchase!
Video: Watch GYPSY Cast Take Final Broadway Bow Photo
Video: Watch GYPSY Cast Take Final Broadway Bow
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 18, 2025

Broadway said goodbye to Gypsy, which played at the Majestic Theatre for 28 previews and 269 regular performances.  Watch in this video as the cast takes their final Broadway bows.
GYPSY Plays Final Broadway Performance Photo
GYPSY Plays Final Broadway Performance
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 17, 2025

Broadway says goodbye to Gypsy, which concludes its Broadway run at the Majestic Theatre after 28 previews and 269 regular performances. Take a look back at the production and its historic Broadway run.
Gayle King to Host Black Theatre Night Performance of GYPSY Photo
Gayle King to Host Black Theatre Night Performance of GYPSY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2025

Gayle King will host a one-night-only Black Theatre Night performance of the revival of GYPSY at Broadway’s Majestic Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
GYPSY 2024 Broadway Cast Recording Out on CD and VINYL Now Photo
GYPSY 2024 Broadway Cast Recording Out on CD and VINYL Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2025

The Gypsy: 2024 Broadway Cast Recording – starring six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald – in CD and vinyl editions is out now. Learn more and see how to purchase!
Review: The Skivvies Debut Fun Frolic FILM STRIPS at Joe's Pub Photo
Review: The Skivvies Debut Fun Frolic FILM STRIPS at Joe's Pub
by Stephen Mosher - Jul 20, 2025

Any day The Skivvies introduce a new show is a good day. This was a really good one.
Audra McDonald to Perform This Sunday's GYPSY Matinee Photo
Audra McDonald to Perform This Sunday's GYPSY Matinee
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2025

Audra McDonald will star as Rose in Gypsy on Broadway for the Sunday, July 20th 3pm matinee. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here!
GYPSY Announces Final Broadway Performance Photo
GYPSY Announces Final Broadway Performance
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2025

The Broadway revival of Gypsy, starring Audra McDonald and directed by George C. Wolfe, will play its final performance on August 17, 2025, at the Majestic Theatre. The award-winning production, praised for its historic casting and five Tony nominations, will have played 28 previews and 269 regular performances.
Photos: Broadway Stars Come Together for the 27th Annual Broadway Barks Photo
Photos: Broadway Stars Come Together for the 27th Annual Broadway Barks
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 13, 2025

Jutst yesterday, the best of Broadway came together in Shubert Alley for the 27th annual Broadway Barks. Hosted by co-founder Bernadette Peters and Beth Leavel, the special event featured a ‘meet and greet' of all the adoptable pets, who made their Broadway debut on stage alongside some of Broadway's favorite stars. Check out photos here!
Montego Glover to Play Sunday Matinee Performances as 'Rose' in GYPSY Photo
Montego Glover to Play Sunday Matinee Performances as 'Rose' in GYPSY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2025

Following her one week run earlier this month during Audra McDonald’s vacation, Tony Award nominee Montego Glover will return to star as “Rose” in GYPSY during Sunday matinee performances. Learn more!
Video: Montego Glover Takes Her First Bow as 'Mama Rose' in GYPSY Photo
Video: Montego Glover Takes Her First Bow as 'Mama Rose' in GYPSY
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2025

Tonight, Tony Award nominee Montego Glover began her star turn as “Rose” in the critically acclaimed production of GYPSY. Go inside the Majestic Theater in new video from the production as the Tony Award-winner takes her first curtain call in the iconic role.
Photos: Montego Glover Steps In as 'Mama Rose' in GYPSY Photo
Photos: Montego Glover Steps In as 'Mama Rose' in GYPSY
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 30, 2025

Tony Award nominee Montego Glover (Memphis, Into the Woods) begins her star turn as “Rose” in six-time Tony Award winner George C. Wolfe’s critically acclaimed production of GYPSY. Check out a first look at Glover as Rose here!
Exclusive: Backstage with the Stars at Broadway Bares: Come Out, Come Out Photo
Exclusive: Backstage with the Stars at Broadway Bares: Come Out, Come Out
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 26, 2025

More than 200 of New York City’s fiercest dancers created a larger-than-life, over-the-rainbow romp down the yellow brick road in the sexy, Oz-inspired Broadway Bares: Come Out, Come Out. Check out exclusive backstage photos here!
Video: BROADWAY BARES 2025 Strips Down for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Photo
Video: BROADWAY BARES 2025 Strips Down for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2025

More than 200 of New York City’s fiercest dancers created a larger-than-life, over-the-rainbow romp down the yellow brick road in the sexy, Oz-inspired Broadway Bares: Come Out, Come Out on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at NYC’s Hammerstein Ballroom. Check out video highlights from the show!
Photos: BROADWAY BARES 2025 Breaks Fundraising Record for Broadway Cares/Equity Fight Photo
Photos: BROADWAY BARES 2025 Breaks Fundraising Record for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 23, 2025

More than 200 of New York City’s fiercest dancers created a larger-than-life, over-the-rainbow romp down the yellow brick road in the sexy, Oz-inspired Broadway Bares: Come Out, Come Out on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at NYC’s Hammerstein Ballroom. Check out photos from the show!
Video: Nicole Scherzinger Performs 'Buttons' at BROADWAY BARES Photo
Video: Nicole Scherzinger Performs 'Buttons' at BROADWAY BARES
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2025

Broadway Bares, the annual burlesque spectacular unveiled its Wizard of Oz-inspired spin 'Come Out, Come Out' on Sunday. Nicole Scherzinger took the stage for a special surprise performance of 'Buttons' by the Pussycat Dolls. Check out the video here!
Broadway Bares: Come Out, Come Out Sells Out First Show Photo
Broadway Bares: Come Out, Come Out Sells Out First Show
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 20, 2025

The 9:30 pm performance of Broadway Bares: Come Out, Come Out is sold out and only a limited number of tickets remain for midnight as the annual burlesque spectacular unveils its Wizard of Oz-inspired spin .
Bernadette Peters and Beth Leavel to Host 27th Annual Broadway Barks Photo
Bernadette Peters and Beth Leavel to Host 27th Annual Broadway Barks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2025

BROADWAY BARKS will return to Shubert Alley for the 27th annual star-studded dog and cat adoption event. Learn more and see how to attend the upcoming event!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Lesli Margherita been in?

Lesli Margherita has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Lesli Margherita been in?

Lesli Margherita has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Lesli Margherita's first West End show?

Lesli Margherita's first West End show was Zorro which opened in 2008

What awards has Lesli Margherita been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Gypsy and Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Who's Holiday!.

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