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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

The Wild Party
[Off-Broadway]
2026
Mae ()
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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Video: Tonya Pinkins Sings 'When It Ends' from THE WILD PARTY at New York City Center Photo
Video: Tonya Pinkins Sings 'When It Ends' from THE WILD PARTY at New York City Center Encores!
by Gillian Blum - Mar 28, 2026

Watch Tonya Pinkins sing 'When It Ends' from The Wild Party at New York City Center Encores! in this video from the production, which runs until March 29.
All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Spring 2026- A Complete Guide Photo
All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Spring 2026- A Complete Guide
by Team BWW - Mar 27, 2026

What’s happening Off-Broadway this spring? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this season. Spring 2026 is packed with exciting revivals, new works, and star-powered productions.
Video: Jordan Donica Sings 'Wouldn't It Be Nice?' in Encores! THE WILD PARTY Photo
Video: Jordan Donica Sings 'Wouldn't It Be Nice?' in Encores! THE WILD PARTY
by Michael Major - Mar 27, 2026

Watch a new video of Tony Nominee Jordan Donica performing 'Wouldn't It Be Nice?'in The Wild Party. The acclaimed production of Michael John LaChiusa's musical must close at New York City Center on March 29.
Photos: Inside The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus HARMONY Benefit Photo
Photos: Inside The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus HARMONY Benefit
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2026

The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus  held its annual gala fundraising benefit Harmony on Monday, March 23, 2026 at the Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street). Check out photos here!
Video: Jelani Alladin & Jasmine Amy Rogers Sing 'People Like Us' in THE WILD PARTY Photo
Video: Jelani Alladin & Jasmine Amy Rogers Sing 'People Like Us' in THE WILD PARTY
by Michael Major - Mar 24, 2026

Watch Tony nominee Jasmine Amy Rogers and Jelani Alladin sing 'People Like Us' in newly-released footage from The Wild Party. Check out the new video now!
Video: Jasmine Amy Rogers & Adrienne Warren Sing 'Best Friend' in THE WILD PARTY Photo
Video: Jasmine Amy Rogers & Adrienne Warren Sing 'Best Friend' in THE WILD PARTY
by Michael Major - Mar 23, 2026

New York City Center Encores! has released new video footage of Tony nominee Jasmine Amy Rogers and Tony winner Adrienne Warren performing 'Best Friend' from The Wild Party. Watch the video!
Photos: THE WILD PARTY Opens at City Center Photo
Photos: THE WILD PARTY Opens at City Center
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 19, 2026

The Wild Party is in full swing and is currently in performances at New York City Center Encores! Go inside opening night of the starry new production in new photos from the curtain call and after party!
Video: Watch Highlights from Encores! THE WILD PARTY Photo
Video: Watch Highlights from Encores! THE WILD PARTY
by Michael Major - Mar 19, 2026

Watch new video footage from The Wild Party at New York City Center Encores!, featuring Jasmine Amy Rogers, Adrienne Warren, Tonya Pinkins, Jelani Alladin, Wesley J. Barnes, Jordan Donica, and more.
Photos: THE WILD PARTY At City Center Starring Jasmine Amy Rogers, Tonya Pinkins and Photo
Photos: THE WILD PARTY At City Center Starring Jasmine Amy Rogers, Tonya Pinkins and More
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2026

Check out newly released photos of The Wild Party, currently in performances at New York City Center Encores! The production features Jasmine Amy Rogers (Queenie), Adrienne Warren (Kate), Tonya Pinkins (Dolores Montoya), Jelani Alladin (Black), and more!
Video: Why THE WILD PARTY is an 'Unusual' Production for Encores! Photo
Video: Why THE WILD PARTY is an 'Unusual' Production for Encores!
by Luka Vonier - Mar 11, 2026

The Wild Party is being presented at New York City Center Encores! The production features Jasmine Amy Rogers, Adrienne Warren and more. Hear from Tonya Pinkins, director Lili-Anne Brown and others from the company.
The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus Sets Cast For HARMONY Benefit Gala Photo
The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus Sets Cast For HARMONY Benefit Gala
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026

The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus has announced the starry lineup for Harmony, the organization’s annual gala fundraising benefit, which will be held on Monday, March 23, starting at 6:00 PM at the Edison Ballroom.
Video: Inside Rehearsal For THE WILD PARTY at New York City Center Photo
Video: Inside Rehearsal For THE WILD PARTY at New York City Center
by Michael Major - Mar 10, 2026

Go inside rehearsal for The Wild Party at New York City Center Encores! The videos feature Jasmine Amy Rogers and Adrienne Warren as Queenie and Kate, alongside original Broadway cast member Tonya Pinkins returning to the show as Dolores Montoya.
Video: THE WILD PARTY First Day with the Encores! Orchestra Photo
Video: THE WILD PARTY First Day with the Encores! Orchestra
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026

The Wild Party will be presented at New York City Center Encores! this spring. You can now get a look inside the first day with the Encores! orchestra for the production in a new video.
THE MUPPET SHOW Special Brings in 7.58 Million Viewers in First 8 Days Photo
THE MUPPET SHOW Special Brings in 7.58 Million Viewers in First 8 Days
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 13, 2026

The Muppet Show returned with a bang earlier this month, raking in views across Disney+ and ABC. The special episode, directed by Tony Award winner Alex Timbers, saw 7.58 million viewers in the eight days since its February 4 debut.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from January 2026 Photo
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from January 2026
by Team BWW - Feb 10, 2026

Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
Jelani Alladin, Jordan Donica and Tonya Pinkins Join Encores! THE WILD PARTY Photo
Jelani Alladin, Jordan Donica and Tonya Pinkins Join Encores! THE WILD PARTY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026

The complete cast has been set for New York City Center Encores! The Wild Party. Original Broadway cast member Tonya Pinkins returns to the show, this time as Dolores Montoya.
Mandy Gonzalez, Bianca Marroquin and More Join New York City Gay Men’s Chorus Annua Photo
Mandy Gonzalez, Bianca Marroquin and More Join New York City Gay Men’s Chorus Annual Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026

The upcoming Annual Gala will feature performances by Broadway luminaries including Mandy Gonzalez, Bianca Marroquin, John Riddle, Samantha Pauly, Mary Testa, and Alysha Umphress. This star-studded event promises an unforgettable evening of entertainment.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 6, 2026- THE LOST BOYS In Rehearsal and More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 6, 2026- THE LOST BOYS In Rehearsal and More
by - Feb 6, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 6, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Lesli Margherita, Max Clayton Among Audience Members in THE MUPPET SHOW Special Photo
Lesli Margherita, Max Clayton Among Audience Members in THE MUPPET SHOW Special
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 5, 2026

Broadway star Leslie Margherita took to Instagram to confirm that she, along with fellow Broadway performer Max Clayton, was in the audience for the new Muppet Show special, which was released this week.
Review: Will Swenson Leads New SoCal Revival of SWEENEY TODD at La Mirada Theatre Photo
Review: Will Swenson Leads New SoCal Revival of SWEENEY TODD at La Mirada Theatre
by Michael Quintos - Feb 5, 2026

In what is clearly proving to be the must-see stage production of the new year so far here in Southern California, McCoy Rigby Entertainment's stunning new production of the 1979 Tony Award-winning classic SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET—now playing a limited engagement at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts through February 22, 2026—has been revived locally with thrilling visuals, Broadway-caliber showmanship, creative hutzpah, and a spectacular cast led by Tony nominee Will Swenson as the titular vengeful London barber and the hilarious Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita as pie shop proprietor Mrs. Lovett.
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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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