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Lisa Brescia

Birth Place: Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA

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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

Dear Evan Hansen Dear Evan Hansen
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Heidi Hansen [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Ordinary Days Ordinary Days
[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Underground Production, 2009
Claire
The Times They are A-Changin' The Times They are A-Changin'
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Cleo
Aida
[St. Louis, MO (Regional)]
St. Louis MUNY Production, 2006
Amneris
The Woman in White The Woman in White
[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 2005
Ensemble
Marian Halcombe (Understudy)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
The Mistress Cycle
[New York]
World Premiere, 2005
Anais Nin
The Times
[New York]
Workshop, 2005
Liz
Wicked
[Chicago]
Chicago Production, 2005
Elphaba [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Wicked Wicked
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
(Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe) [Replacement]
(St. Louis, MO (Regional)) [Replacement]
(Standby) [Replacement]
Mamma Mia! Mamma Mia!
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Donna Sheridan [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Aida
[US Tour]
National Tour, 2001
Amneris [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Jesus Christ Superstar
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2000
Disciple
Aida Aida
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Amneris [Replacement]
[Replacement]
(Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe) [Replacement]
(St. Louis, MO (Regional)) [Replacement]
(Standby) [Replacement]
Actor, Lawyer, Indian Chief
[Chester, CT (Regional)]
World Premiere, 2002
Performer

Movies

The Extra Man
[ 2010 ] Female Teacher #1

Awards and Nominations

Kevin Kline Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical

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Fabiola Caraballo Quijada and Chris Hayes Win at The 2025 Jimmy Awards Photo
Fabiola Caraballo Quijada and Chris Hayes Win at The 2025 Jimmy Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 23, 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. 
Lisa Brescia Named Interim Dean Of The Conservatory For The Performing Arts At Stephe Photo
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!
BWW Q&A: Alec Wild on ROMEO AND JULIET / THE ROVER, OR THE BANISH'D CAVALIERS at Sha Photo
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.
New York Stage And Film Reveals 2024 Filmmakers' Workshop Participants & 2024 Awards Photo
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.
Margaret Cho, Amber Ruffin & More to be Featured in New York Stage and Film 2024 Summ Photo
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.
Broadway Veteran John Hemphill to Return to The Conservatory for the Performing Arts Photo
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.
Two Stephens College Conservatory Faculty Star in National Tour Photo
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.
Lisa Brescia Makes West End Debut in DEAR EVAN HANSEN Photo
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.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to the Green Room 42 This Month Photo
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.   
Standbys, Understudies and Alternates From A STRANGE LOOP & More to Join AT THIS PERF Photo
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.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… to Return to The Green Room 42 Photo
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. 
AT THIS PERFORMANCE...to Make Green Room 42 Return This Winter Photo
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. 
Small Shows With Big Plots You Must See! Photo
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!
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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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