Lisa Asher
Birth Place: Kentucky
Latest News on Lisa Asher:
Singnasium Announces Fall 2022 Classes (Sep 6, 2022)
Broadway Veteran Kurt Peterson Will Appear in PROUD LADIES - A NYC Concert Premiere in October (Aug 23, 2022)
PIANO BAR LIVE! A NIGHT AT ROSE'S TURN, PART 2 Streams Tonight (Nov 10, 2020)
Singnasium Announces Fall 2022 Classes (Sep 6, 2022)
Broadway Veteran Kurt Peterson Will Appear in PROUD LADIES - A NYC Concert Premiere in October (Aug 23, 2022)
PIANO BAR LIVE! A NIGHT AT ROSE'S TURN, PART 2 Streams Tonight (Nov 10, 2020)
BIO
LISA ASHER
New York Nightlight Award Winner
Back Stage Bistro Award
Manhattan Assoc. of Clubs & Cabarets Award
Award winning vocalist Lisa Asher has appeared in numerous theatrical, cabaret and concert venues around the country. Ms. Asher is the recipient of a New York Nightlife Award, a Back Stage Bistro Award and a MAC (Manhattan Association of Clubs & Cabarets) Award, all for outstanding female vocalist for her cabaret shows in New York City. Ms. Asher has performed numerous times for the Mabel Mercer Foundation’s Cabaret Conventions in San Francisco, Philadelphia, and Chicago and at Town Hall in NYC, and was featured as part of their 20th Anniversary Gala performance at Lincoln Center.
Recent theatrical credits include: Barb in Motherhood, The Musical at The Downtown Cabaret Theatre; Sister Robert Ann in several productions of Nunset Boulevard; Bess Earp in the world premiere of the musical I Married Wyatt Earp at Bristol Riverside Theatre. Lisa also appeared in the world premiere of Almost Heaven, John Denver’s America for the Tony Award Winning Denver Center Theater Company and she can be heard on the original cast recording of the same. Lisa toured nationally with the Broadway show The Who’s Tommy and appeared in the Off Broadway hit Woody Guthrie’s American Song which received a Drama Desk Nomination for Best Musical. Lisa was featured in a concert tribute to Woody Guthrie produced by The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame where she shared the stage with such rock and folk notables as Bruce Springsteen, Indio Girls, Ani DeFranco, Pete Seeger and Arlo Guthrie.
Lisa made her national television debut in a solo vocal performance on the Emmy Award-winning The Rosie O'Donnell Show. A veteran studio musician, Ms. Asher can be heard on television themes, audio projects for numerous publishing companies as well as commercial and educational children's products, including product for Sesame Street and Berlitz.
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Broadway Veteran Kurt Peterson Will Appear in PROUD LADIES - A NYC Concert Premiere in October
by Stephi Wild - Aug 23, 2022
Broadway veteran Kurt Peterson (Dear World, Follies) will appear in the NYC concert debut of Proud Ladies at Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center (129 W. 67th St.) on Monday, October 10 at 7:00pm.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 23, 2022
Broadway veteran Kurt Peterson (Dear World, Follies) will appear in the NYC concert debut of Proud Ladies at Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center (129 W. 67th St.) on Monday, October 10 at 7:00pm.
PIANO BAR LIVE! A NIGHT AT ROSE'S TURN, PART 2 Streams Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2020
Piano Bar Live! (PBL!) A Night at Rose's Turn, Part 2, streams tonight Tuesday, November at 7:15 pm ET, with hosts Scott Barbarino and Leslie Anderson. PBL! will continue the long-established tradition of the piano bar-that special place where we can gather, entertain, support and create, as we connect with live music.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2020
Piano Bar Live! (PBL!) A Night at Rose's Turn, Part 2, streams tonight Tuesday, November at 7:15 pm ET, with hosts Scott Barbarino and Leslie Anderson. PBL! will continue the long-established tradition of the piano bar-that special place where we can gather, entertain, support and create, as we connect with live music.
Piano Bar Live! Presents A NIGHT AT ELLEN'S STARDUST DINER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2020
Piano Bar Live! (PBL!) streams this Tuesday, October 13 at 7:15 pm ET, with host Scott Barbarino and co-host Lisa Asher,in A Night at Ellen's Stardust Diner!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2020
Piano Bar Live! (PBL!) streams this Tuesday, October 13 at 7:15 pm ET, with host Scott Barbarino and co-host Lisa Asher,in A Night at Ellen's Stardust Diner!
One-Stop Musical Shopping Returns This Summer With SINGNASIUM
by BWW News Desk - Jun 4, 2020
Jump into the pool of SINGNASIUM'S summer online classes. Train with some of New York's best teaching artists and sing your story, expand your repertoire, or learn a new style!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 4, 2020
Jump into the pool of SINGNASIUM'S summer online classes. Train with some of New York's best teaching artists and sing your story, expand your repertoire, or learn a new style!
NON-EQ: A Short Film Comedy Now Available on Vimeo
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2020
Stacy and Michael dream of being in a Broadway musical, but they are still at the bottom of the industry as non-equity (non-union) actors living in New York City.
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2020
Stacy and Michael dream of being in a Broadway musical, but they are still at the bottom of the industry as non-equity (non-union) actors living in New York City.
URBAN STAGES WINTER RHYTHMS 2019 Begins on December 11
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2019
Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director and Tom Toce , Musical Director) announces the line-up for this year's award-winning series, WINTER RHYTHMS 2019, which will begin Wednesday, December 11 featuring some of New York's best musical performances through Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Urban Stages Theatre (259 West 30th St., East of 8th Ave.)
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2019
Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director and Tom Toce , Musical Director) announces the line-up for this year's award-winning series, WINTER RHYTHMS 2019, which will begin Wednesday, December 11 featuring some of New York's best musical performances through Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Urban Stages Theatre (259 West 30th St., East of 8th Ave.)
Urban Stages Presents 11th Annual Award-Winning Series WINTER RHYTHMS 2019
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2019
New York: Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director and Tom Toce , Musical Director) announces the line-up for this year's award-winning series, WINTER RHYTHMS 2019, which will begin Wednesday, December 11 featuring some of New York's best musical performances through Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Urban Stages Theatre (259 West 30th St., East of 8th Ave.)
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2019
New York: Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director and Tom Toce , Musical Director) announces the line-up for this year's award-winning series, WINTER RHYTHMS 2019, which will begin Wednesday, December 11 featuring some of New York's best musical performances through Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Urban Stages Theatre (259 West 30th St., East of 8th Ave.)
Christina Pecce Makes Her Iridium Debut In WITCHES, BITCHES, AND DIVAS
by Julie Musbach - Aug 27, 2018
Singing-actress Christina Pecce makes her Iridium debut in Witches, Bitches And Divas! on Tuesday, August 28 at 8 PM, with cross-over comedy and songs from musicals, operas and popular standards with Pecce's unique spin.
by Julie Musbach - Aug 27, 2018
Singing-actress Christina Pecce makes her Iridium debut in Witches, Bitches And Divas! on Tuesday, August 28 at 8 PM, with cross-over comedy and songs from musicals, operas and popular standards with Pecce's unique spin.
Ellen's Stardust Diner Presents 'The New Faces Of 2018 Starduster Showcase'
by Julie Musbach - Feb 8, 2018
Ellen's Stardust Diner, in the heart of the Theatre District in Times Square, is home to the world famous singing waiters known as the Stardusters. On February 20, downstairs from Ellen's at The Iridium, five Broadway-bound Stardusters will be celebrating the music of the Great White Way as part of The New Faces of 2018 Starduster Showcase, presented by Ellen's Stardust Diner.
by Julie Musbach - Feb 8, 2018
Ellen's Stardust Diner, in the heart of the Theatre District in Times Square, is home to the world famous singing waiters known as the Stardusters. On February 20, downstairs from Ellen's at The Iridium, five Broadway-bound Stardusters will be celebrating the music of the Great White Way as part of The New Faces of 2018 Starduster Showcase, presented by Ellen's Stardust Diner.
Musical Revue SING ME A STORY Makes World Premiere at Bridge Street Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Sep 24, 2017
Sing Me a Story! , a celebration of the art of the 'story song', makes its world premiere from October 6-8 at the Bridge Street Theatre in Catskill as the final installment in its 2017 Cabaret Series. With a cast that features concert, recording, and stage stars Lisa Asher, Scott Coulter, and Tom Andersen, plus musical director Ian Herman, this new revue trains a spotlight on a very specific type of song one that tells a story.
by Julie Musbach - Sep 24, 2017
Sing Me a Story! , a celebration of the art of the 'story song', makes its world premiere from October 6-8 at the Bridge Street Theatre in Catskill as the final installment in its 2017 Cabaret Series. With a cast that features concert, recording, and stage stars Lisa Asher, Scott Coulter, and Tom Andersen, plus musical director Ian Herman, this new revue trains a spotlight on a very specific type of song one that tells a story.
Jeanne MacDonald Up Next in Bridge Street Theatre's 2017 Cabaret Series
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2017
With a voice as pure as a Catskill creek, NYC nightlife luminary Jeanne MacDonald mesmerizes audiences and critics alike with her subtle, intelligent way with a lyric and an authentic style all her own. Come to Catskill's intimate Bridge Street Theatre at 8:00pm on Saturday evening June 3rd and find out what all the shouting's about!
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2017
With a voice as pure as a Catskill creek, NYC nightlife luminary Jeanne MacDonald mesmerizes audiences and critics alike with her subtle, intelligent way with a lyric and an authentic style all her own. Come to Catskill's intimate Bridge Street Theatre at 8:00pm on Saturday evening June 3rd and find out what all the shouting's about!
Patti LuPone, The Skivvies, Malcolm Gets & More Set for 54 Below this Week
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 21, 2014
Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 21, 2014
Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.
DON'T QUIT YOUR NIGHT JOB, SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED & More Set for 54 Below this Week
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 16, 2013
Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond:
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 16, 2013
Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond:
Sierra Boggess, Callaway Sisters & More Set for 54 Below this Week
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 26, 2013
Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. 54 Below also launched its series of late night events. Joining Tuesday nights' popular 'Backstage' with Susie Mosher is 15:54, and more:
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 26, 2013
Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. 54 Below also launched its series of late night events. Joining Tuesday nights' popular 'Backstage' with Susie Mosher is 15:54, and more:
Ute Lemper, The Skivvies & More Set for 54 Below this Week
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 12, 2013
Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. 54 Below also launched its series of late night events. Joining Tuesday nights' popular 'Backstage' with Susie Mosher is 15:54, and more:
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 12, 2013
Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. 54 Below also launched its series of late night events. Joining Tuesday nights' popular 'Backstage' with Susie Mosher is 15:54, and more:
Alice Ripley, Cast of SUBMISSIONS ONLY & More to Play 54 Below this Week
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 29, 2013
Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. 54 Below also launched its series of late night events. Joining Tuesday nights' popular "Backstage" with Susie Mosher is a new vocal competition - 'The Callback," and more:
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 29, 2013
Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. 54 Below also launched its series of late night events. Joining Tuesday nights' popular "Backstage" with Susie Mosher is a new vocal competition - 'The Callback," and more:
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