Lisa Brescia
Birth Place: Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA
Latest News on Lisa Brescia:
Video: Fabiola Caraballo Quijada and Chris Hayes Celebrate Jimmy Award Wins on GOOD MORNING AMERICA (Jun 25, 2025)
Photos: On the Red Carpet at the Jimmy Awards (Jun 24, 2025)
Fabiola Caraballo Quijada and Chris Hayes Win at The 2025 Jimmy Awards (Jun 24, 2025)
Video: Fabiola Caraballo Quijada and Chris Hayes Celebrate Jimmy Award Wins on GOOD MORNING AMERICA (Jun 25, 2025)
Photos: On the Red Carpet at the Jimmy Awards (Jun 24, 2025)
Fabiola Caraballo Quijada and Chris Hayes Win at The 2025 Jimmy Awards (Jun 24, 2025)
BIO
For five years, Lisa toured worldwide as a "Mama" with The Mamas and The Papas with original members John Phillips and Denny Doherty. She is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, was a member of the Academy Repertory Company and the recipient of the Academy's Lawrence Langer Speech Award and the Charles Jehlinger Award for excellence in acting.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Heidi Hansen [Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 2005
Ensemble
Marian Halcombe (Understudy)
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[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
(Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe) [Replacement]
(St. Louis, MO (Regional)) [Replacement]
(Standby) [Replacement]
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Amneris [Replacement]
[Replacement]
(Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe) [Replacement]
(St. Louis, MO (Regional)) [Replacement]
(Standby) [Replacement]
Movies
The Extra Man
[ 2010 ] Female Teacher #1
[ 2010 ] Female Teacher #1
Awards and Nominations
Kevin Kline Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical
Lisa BresciaAida
Videos
Video: Fabiola Caraballo Quijada and Chris Hayes Celebrate Jimmy Award Wins on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-06-25 10:21:31
VIDEO: Roman Banks Takes Bows As The First Evan Hansen of Color!
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-12-12 17:41:55
VIDEO: You Will Be Found with DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Thanksgiving Parade Performance
by Robert Diamond - 2018-11-22 10:35:47
TV: Watch Bonnie Milligan, Justin Matthew Sargent, Conor Ryan & More Rehearse for Abingdon's CLOSER THAN EVER
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-10-17 12:06:42
VIDEO: DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Lisa Brescia, Jennifer Laura Thompson, Jessica Phillips and Christiane Noll Sing 'Anybody Have a Map?'
by Stephi Wild - 2018-10-04 09:47:45
TV: Going Behind the Scenes at Rehearsal for the 2018 Jimmy Awards!
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-06-22 18:27:17
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights of Kara Lindsay, Nicolas Dromard and More in NCT's MARY POPPINS
by Christina Mancuso - 2016-07-28 08:02:33
STAGE TUBE: Lisa Brescia, Kimiko Glenn & More Perform Songs of Alexander Sage Oyen at Lincoln Center
by Tyler Peterson - 2015-11-17 12:00:56
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Lisa Brescia, George Dvorsky and More in Highlights of Ogunquit's VICTOR/VICTORIA
by Christina Mancuso - 2015-07-06 12:19:59
TV Excusive: Joshua Henry Sings Scott Alan's 'Behind These Walls' at 54 Below!
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-01-27 11:00:23
TV: Jessie Mueller, Joshua Henry, Ashley Brown & More Sing Scott Alan at 54 Below- Watch Concert Highlights!
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-01-25 12:00:48
STAGE TUBE: Broadway's Beth Leavel, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Keala Settle & More Toast Elaine Stritch!
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-07-29 09:20:56
STAGE TUBE: Teal Wicks, Alex Brightman and More in 'PAST IS PRESENT' at the Met Room
by Stage Tube - 2014-04-07 21:47:22
MEGA STAGE TUBE: Josh Young, Jeremy Jordan & More Sing Kerrigan-Lowdermilk at NYMF
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-07-30 12:33:42
STAGE TUBE: Lisa Brescia, Remy Zaken & More Talk ROSE PETALS at NYMF
by Tyler Peterson - 2013-07-13 11:50:21
TV Exclusive: Highlights from BC/EFA's 2012 Easter Bonnet Competition!
by Robert Diamond - 2012-04-25 16:41:23
News
Video: Fabiola Caraballo Quijada and Chris Hayes Celebrate Jimmy Award Wins on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 25, 2025
Jimmy Award-winning student performers Fabiola Caraballo Quijada and Chris Hayes stopped by Good Morning America on Tuesday, following their respective wins during the ceremony Monday evening. Watch the interview!
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 25, 2025
Jimmy Award-winning student performers Fabiola Caraballo Quijada and Chris Hayes stopped by Good Morning America on Tuesday, following their respective wins during the ceremony Monday evening. Watch the interview!
Photos: On the Red Carpet at the Jimmy Awards
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 24, 2025
The most talented teenagers from across the country took the stage at the Minskoff Theatre for the 16th Annual Jimmy Awards, hosted by Josh Groban. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the red carpet here!
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 24, 2025
The most talented teenagers from across the country took the stage at the Minskoff Theatre for the 16th Annual Jimmy Awards, hosted by Josh Groban. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the red carpet here!
Fabiola Caraballo Quijada and Chris Hayes Win at The 2025 Jimmy Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 24, 2025
BroadwayWorld is excited to report that Chris Hayes and Fabiola Caraballo Quijada have won Best Performance by an Actor and Best Perfromance by an Actress.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 24, 2025
BroadwayWorld is excited to report that Chris Hayes and Fabiola Caraballo Quijada have won Best Performance by an Actor and Best Perfromance by an Actress.
Video: Josh Groban Previews the 2025 Jimmy Awards on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 23, 2025
Broadway alum Josh Groban returns as host of the 16th annual Jimmy Awards for the second year in a row. Ahead of the big night, the performer stopped by Good Morning America to discuss the ceremony. Watch the interview!
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 23, 2025
Broadway alum Josh Groban returns as host of the 16th annual Jimmy Awards for the second year in a row. Ahead of the big night, the performer stopped by Good Morning America to discuss the ceremony. Watch the interview!
Video: Watch the 2025 Jimmy Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 23, 2025
110 of the most talented high schoolers in the country will take the stage at the Minskoff Theatre tonight for the 16th Annual JImmy Awards. The 2025 ceremony will stream for free online beginning at 7:30pm ET on Monday, June 23. Tune in right here to watch live!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 23, 2025
110 of the most talented high schoolers in the country will take the stage at the Minskoff Theatre tonight for the 16th Annual JImmy Awards. The 2025 ceremony will stream for free online beginning at 7:30pm ET on Monday, June 23. Tune in right here to watch live!
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jasmine Amy Rogers and More to Take Part in The Jimmy Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2025
The team of professionals and industry experts who will serve as coaches and judges during the 16th annual Jimmy Awards has been revealed. Learn more here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2025
The team of professionals and industry experts who will serve as coaches and judges during the 16th annual Jimmy Awards has been revealed. Learn more here!
Lisa Brescia Named Interim Dean Of The Conservatory For The Performing Arts At Stephens College
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2025
Stephens College has appointed Lisa Brescia as interim Dean of the Conservatory for the Performing Arts. Brescia is a distinguished Broadway veteran and respected educator. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2025
Stephens College has appointed Lisa Brescia as interim Dean of the Conservatory for the Performing Arts. Brescia is a distinguished Broadway veteran and respected educator. Learn more!
BWW Q&A: Alec Wild on ROMEO AND JULIET / THE ROVER, OR THE BANISH'D CAVALIERS at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - Jul 23, 2024
Alec Wild was Founder and Artistic Director of the award-winning Folio Theatre in Chicago, and Founder/Producing Director of the Great River Shakespeare Festival in Minnesota. As the recipient of a Fox Fellowship, Mr. Wild traveled to Saint Petersburg, Russia, where he studied Directing and Biomechanics at the Saint Petersburg Academy of Theater.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 23, 2024
Alec Wild was Founder and Artistic Director of the award-winning Folio Theatre in Chicago, and Founder/Producing Director of the Great River Shakespeare Festival in Minnesota. As the recipient of a Fox Fellowship, Mr. Wild traveled to Saint Petersburg, Russia, where he studied Directing and Biomechanics at the Saint Petersburg Academy of Theater.
New York Stage And Film Reveals 2024 Filmmakers' Workshop Participants & 2024 Awards Recipients
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2024
New York Stage and Film announces participants for the 2024 Filmmakers' Workshop and recipients of the 2024 Awards, highlighting emerging talent and their contributions to film and theater.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2024
New York Stage and Film announces participants for the 2024 Filmmakers' Workshop and recipients of the 2024 Awards, highlighting emerging talent and their contributions to film and theater.
Margaret Cho, Amber Ruffin & More to be Featured in New York Stage and Film 2024 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2024
New York Stage and Film has revealed additional casting for its 2024 Summer Season at Marist College, kicking off this July in Poughkeepsie, NY. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2024
New York Stage and Film has revealed additional casting for its 2024 Summer Season at Marist College, kicking off this July in Poughkeepsie, NY. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Broadway Veteran John Hemphill to Return to The Conservatory for the Performing Arts at Stephens College
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2023
The Conservatory at Stephens College will welcome back Broadway veteran and Assistant Professor of Acting, John Hemphill, this fall. John recently completed two years playing 'Larry Murphy' on the national tour of Dear Evan Hansen.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2023
The Conservatory at Stephens College will welcome back Broadway veteran and Assistant Professor of Acting, John Hemphill, this fall. John recently completed two years playing 'Larry Murphy' on the national tour of Dear Evan Hansen.
Open Calls and Opening Doors- Tips for the Audition Room
by Josh Lamon - Mar 10, 2023
Broadway favorite Josh Lamon (The Prom, Groundhog Day, Finding Neverland, Elf, Hair) is sharing his advice for the audition room! How do you make yourself standout? How do you get casting directors to remember you? Read on!
by Josh Lamon - Mar 10, 2023
Broadway favorite Josh Lamon (The Prom, Groundhog Day, Finding Neverland, Elf, Hair) is sharing his advice for the audition room! How do you make yourself standout? How do you get casting directors to remember you? Read on!
Two Stephens College Conservatory Faculty Star in National Tour
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 19, 2022
Stephens College Conservatory for the Performing Arts faculty John Hemphill and Lisa Brescia are starring in the Dear Evan Hansen Broadway national tour. Brescia plays Heidi Hansen and Hemphill plays Larry Murphy.
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 19, 2022
Stephens College Conservatory for the Performing Arts faculty John Hemphill and Lisa Brescia are starring in the Dear Evan Hansen Broadway national tour. Brescia plays Heidi Hansen and Hemphill plays Larry Murphy.
Photos: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Takes its Final Bows on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 19, 2022
Dear Evan Hansen, the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning musical, played its final Broadway performance on September 18, 2022. Check out photos of the cast taking their final Broadway bows!
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 19, 2022
Dear Evan Hansen, the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning musical, played its final Broadway performance on September 18, 2022. Check out photos of the cast taking their final Broadway bows!
Lisa Brescia Makes West End Debut in DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 27, 2022
Lisa Brescia is making her West End debut as Heidi Hansen in Dear Evan Hansen, according to various reports.
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 27, 2022
Lisa Brescia is making her West End debut as Heidi Hansen in Dear Evan Hansen, according to various reports.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to the Green Room 42 This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2022
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from A STRANGE LOOP; HADESTOWN; MR. SATURDAY NIGHT; MRS. DOUBTFIRE; THE BOOK OF MORMON; GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY and ROMEO & BERNADETTE on Monday, June 20th at 7 PM.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2022
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from A STRANGE LOOP; HADESTOWN; MR. SATURDAY NIGHT; MRS. DOUBTFIRE; THE BOOK OF MORMON; GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY and ROMEO & BERNADETTE on Monday, June 20th at 7 PM.
Standbys, Understudies and Alternates From A STRANGE LOOP & More to Join AT THIS PERFORMANCE... at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2022
Stephen DeAngelis will continue his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with the next edition of AT THIS PERFORMANCE…™ to be held on Monday, June 20th at The Green Room 42, Green Fig, Fourth Floor, Yotel NYC, 570 Tenth Avenue (at 42nd Street), New York, NY 10036 at 7 PM.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2022
Stephen DeAngelis will continue his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with the next edition of AT THIS PERFORMANCE…™ to be held on Monday, June 20th at The Green Room 42, Green Fig, Fourth Floor, Yotel NYC, 570 Tenth Avenue (at 42nd Street), New York, NY 10036 at 7 PM.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… to Return to The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2022
Stephen DeAngelis will continue his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with the next edition of AT THIS PERFORMANCE…™ to be held on Monday, April 18th at The Green Room 42, Green Fig, Fourth Floor, Yotel NYC, 570 Tenth Avenue (at 42nd Street), New York, NY 10036 at 7 PM.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2022
Stephen DeAngelis will continue his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with the next edition of AT THIS PERFORMANCE…™ to be held on Monday, April 18th at The Green Room 42, Green Fig, Fourth Floor, Yotel NYC, 570 Tenth Avenue (at 42nd Street), New York, NY 10036 at 7 PM.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE...to Make Green Room 42 Return This Winter
by Gigi Gervais - Dec 1, 2021
Stephen DeAngelis continues his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with the next edition of At This Performance…™ to be held on Monday, December 13th at The Green Room 42, Green Fig, Fourth Floor, Yotel NYC, 570 Tenth Avenue (at 42nd Street), New York, NY 10036 at 7 PM.
by Gigi Gervais - Dec 1, 2021
Stephen DeAngelis continues his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with the next edition of At This Performance…™ to be held on Monday, December 13th at The Green Room 42, Green Fig, Fourth Floor, Yotel NYC, 570 Tenth Avenue (at 42nd Street), New York, NY 10036 at 7 PM.
Small Shows With Big Plots You Must See!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2021
While the large-scale musical tends to receive the most attention from audiences, oftentimes it's the small musicals that speak to us in the most impactful ways. For fans of emotional one act musicals and cult-classic Off-Broadway shows, we're rounding up what we think are some of the best small cast musicals out there!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2021
While the large-scale musical tends to receive the most attention from audiences, oftentimes it's the small musicals that speak to us in the most impactful ways. For fans of emotional one act musicals and cult-classic Off-Broadway shows, we're rounding up what we think are some of the best small cast musicals out there!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Lisa Brescia been in?
Lisa Brescia has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.
How many West End shows has Lisa Brescia been in?
Lisa Brescia has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Lisa Brescia been nominated for?
and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical (Kevin Kline Awards) for Aida.
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