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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: 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.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 5, 2026- Bob the Drag Queen In MOULIN ROUGE! Firs Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 5, 2026- Bob the Drag Queen In MOULIN ROUGE! First Look
by - Feb 5, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 5, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Will Swenson & Lesli Margherita in SWEENEY TODD at La Mirada Theatre Photo
Video: Will Swenson & Lesli Margherita in SWEENEY TODD at La Mirada Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Feb 4, 2026

Get a first look at Tony Award nominee Will Swenson Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita in Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd in this all-new video. The production has musical direction by Darryl Archibald, choreography by Lee Martino, and direction by Tony Award-winner Jason Alexander.
Exclusive: Will Swenson & Lesli Margherita Sing 'My Friends' From SWEENEY TODD Photo
Exclusive: Will Swenson & Lesli Margherita Sing 'My Friends' From SWEENEY TODD
by Joshua Wright - Jan 31, 2026

Get a first look at Tony Award nominee Will Swenson Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita in Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd. The production has musical direction by Darryl Archibald, choreography by Lee Martino, and direction by Tony Award-winner Jason Alexander.  
Photos: First Look At Will Swenson And Lesli Margherita In SWEENEY TODD At La Mirada Photo
Photos: First Look At Will Swenson And Lesli Margherita In SWEENEY TODD At La Mirada Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2026

Production photos have been released for La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment’s revival of SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET, now running through February 22, 2026, at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.
Interview: Will Swenson & Lesli Margherita of SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET Photo
Interview: Will Swenson & Lesli Margherita of SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET
by Shari Barrett - Jan 23, 2026

I decided to speak with its two stars, Will Swenson and Lesli Margherita about the challenges faced during their journeys to taking on Sweeney Todd and Mrs. Lovett and how working with Director Jason Alexander for the La Mirada production has inspired them to bring these two iconic characters to life.
Exclusive: Will Swenson & Lesli Margherita In Rehearsals For SWEENEY TODD Photo
Exclusive: Will Swenson & Lesli Margherita In Rehearsals For SWEENEY TODD
by Joshua Wright - Jan 23, 2026

Get a first look at Tony Award nominee Will Swenson  Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita in rehearsals for Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd. The production has musical direction will be by Darryl Archibald, choreography by Lee Martino, and direction by Tony Award-winner Jason Alexander.
Video: Will Swenson Takes On the Title Role in SWEENEY TODD at La Mirada Photo
Video: Will Swenson Takes On the Title Role in SWEENEY TODD at La Mirada
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2026

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts will present Tony award-nominee Will Swenson starring as “Sweeney Todd” in its upcoming major revival of the Stephen Sondheim masterpiece, SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET. Watch the video as Will describes what it's like to star in his favorite musical of all-time. 
Carolee Carmello, Kecia Lewis and Kate Baldwin To Perform At The New York City Gay Me Photo
Carolee Carmello, Kecia Lewis and Kate Baldwin To Perform At The New York City Gay Men's Chorus Annual Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 21, 2026

The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus has announced the first performers and honorees for Harmony, its annual gala benefit at the Edison Ballroom. The event will feature Broadway performers including Carolee Carmello, Kate Baldwin, and Kecia Lewis.
Video: Lesli Margherita On Playing 'Mrs. Lovett' In SWEENEY TODD At La Mirada Theatre Photo
Video: Lesli Margherita On Playing 'Mrs. Lovett' In SWEENEY TODD At La Mirada Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 13, 2026

Will Swenson and Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita star as Sweeney Todd and Mrs. Lovett, respectively, in Stephen Sondheim’s SWEENEY TODD at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. In a newly released video, Margherita discusses stepping into the role of Mrs. Lovett, the pragmatic pie shop proprietor at the center of Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s Tony Award–winning musical.
Video: Will Swenson and Lesli Margherita Talk SWEENEY TODD at La Mirada; Full Cast Se Photo
Video: Will Swenson and Lesli Margherita Talk SWEENEY TODD at La Mirada; Full Cast Set
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2025

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts has revealed the full cast set to join the previously announced Tony award-nominee Will Swenson starring as “Sweeney Todd” and Olivier award- winner Lesli Margherita starring as “Mrs. Lovett”.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 3, 2025- PUNCH Closes on Broadway and More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 3, 2025- PUNCH Closes on Broadway and More
by - Nov 3, 2025

Wake up to all the latest buzz from the theatre world! Last night, the starry new play Little Bear Ridge Road opened on Broadway with Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock taking the stage—get an inside look at the celebration and check out photos from the curtain call.
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.
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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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