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BIO

Lisa Howard has appeared on Broadway as Diva 1 in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Missy Hart in 9 to 5 the musical, Head Nurse in Lincoln Center's revival of South Pacific and as Rona Lisa Peretti in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, for which she won a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Ensemble Performance. She toured the US in the national company of Les Miserables, where she played many performances as "Madame Thenardier", and has played leading roles regionally at Pittsburgh CLO, St. Louis MUNY, Olney Theater Center, Human Race Theater and Kansas City Starlight. Lisa made her feature film debut as Siobahn in "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2" and has also been seen on television in "Ugly Betty." Her debut solo CD, "Songs of Innocence and Experience" is available on iTunes. Lisa is a graduate of the Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music. www.lisahowardnyc.com. Twitter: @lisahowardnyc

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STAGE CREDITS

Escape to Margaritaville Escape to Margaritaville
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Tammy
Escape to Margaritaville Escape to Margaritaville
[Regional (US)]
World Premiere Production at La Jolla Playhouse, 2017
Sunday in the Park with George Sunday in the Park with George
[New York]
New York City Center Concert Gala, 2016
Nurse
It Shoulda Been You It Shoulda Been You
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Jenny Steinberg
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Diva [Replacement]
[Replacement]
9 to 5: The Musical 9 to 5: The Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009
Performer
9 to 5: The Musical 9 to 5: The Musical
[Los Angeles]
World Premiere, 2008
South Pacific South Pacific
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 2008
Lt. Genevieve Marshall
Ensemble
Lt. Genevieve Marshall
Ensemble
Bloody Mary (Understudy)
(Unknown)
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(Unknown)
(Unknown)
Little Fish
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Concert, 2006
Performer
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2005
Rona Lisa Peretti
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2005
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
[Regional (US)]
Workshop, 2004
Performer
Pablo
[New York]
Reading, 2003

Movies

Runners
[ 1983 ] The School - Schoolgirl
1918
[ 1985 ] Constance
Rolling Vengeance
[ 1987 ] Misty
Moonstruck
[ 1987 ] Patricia
The War of the Roses
[ 1989 ] Nurse #2
Replikator
[ 1994 ] Lena

TV Shows

Counterstrike
Sam Carvaggio, Moya, Ari
Days of Our Lives
April Ramirez
Earth: Final Conflict
Lili Marquette, Kala
Highlander
Dr. Anne Lindsey
Suddenly Susan
Margo Richmond
Tropical Heat
Cass, Faye Cavanaugh, Nancy Hughes
Law & Order
Meredith West

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Lisa Howard, It Shoulda Been You

Drama League Awards - 2015 - Distinguished Performance Award

Lisa Howard, It Shoulda Been You

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Photos: Kevin McHale, Jasmine Amy Rogers and More in SPELLING BEE Portraits Photo
Photos: Kevin McHale, Jasmine Amy Rogers and More in SPELLING BEE Portraits
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025

The recently extended Off-Broadway production of the cult-hit musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, is officially open at New World Stages! See photos from the opening night photo booth!
Photos: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Opens At New World Stages Photo
Photos: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Opens At New World Stages
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2025

This past weekend, the cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and friends celebrated their opening night. Check out photos of the star-studded cast and guests, including members of he original Broadway cast!
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 - Nov 7, 2025

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring standbys, understudies and alternates from Ragtime; Wicked; Hadestown; Aladdin; Beetlejuice; Masquerade; and The Seat Of Our Pants.
Photos: Barrington Stage Company Honors the Legacy of Composer William Finn Photo
Photos: Barrington Stage Company Honors the Legacy of Composer William Finn
by Stephen Sorokoff - Aug 20, 2025

Barrington Stage Company presented a one-night only celebration and tribute to the Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist and Associate Artist William Finn last night (August 19) on it’s  Boyd-Quinson Mainstage. Check out photos from the event.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 15, 2025- TWELFTH NIGHT First Look and More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 15, 2025- TWELFTH NIGHT First Look and More
by - Aug 15, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 15, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
McKenzie Kurtz, Derek Klena & More Lead EVER AFTER Musical Workshop Photo
McKenzie Kurtz, Derek Klena & More Lead EVER AFTER Musical Workshop
by Michael Major - Aug 14, 2025

A workshop of the musical adaptation of Ever After was held in New York City, led by McKenzie Kurtz, Derek Klena, Lisa Howard, and more. A stage adaptation of the hit film that starred Drew Barrymore, the musical first premiered in 2015.
Photos: Joel B. New Celebrates 20 Years of Original Musicals at The Green Room 42 Photo
Photos: Joel B. New Celebrates 20 Years of Original Musicals at The Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2025

On Saturday, August 2, 2025, composer-lyricist Joel B. New (Jonathan Larson Grant, MAC Award) celebrated 20 years of original musical storytelling with a dynamic concert at The Green Room 42.
Understudies & Alternates from MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, SUNSET BOULEVARD, & More Come to G Photo
Understudies & Alternates from MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, SUNSET BOULEVARD, & More Come to Green Room 42
by Emmy Rice - Aug 2, 2025

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from MAYBE HAPPY ENDING; PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL; SUNSET BOULEVARD; MOULIN ROUGE!; BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB and REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL.
JOEL B. NEW: CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF ORIGINAL MUSICALS is Coming to The Green Room 42 Photo
JOEL B. NEW: CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF ORIGINAL MUSICALS is Coming to The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2025

Award-winning songwriter and performer Joel B. New will return to The Green Room 42 to celebrate 20 years of creating and producing original musicals in New York City. Learn more and see how to attend.
Review Roundup: 42 BALLOONS at Chicago Shakespeare Theater Photo
Review Roundup: 42 BALLOONS at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Michael Major - Jun 11, 2025

The North American premiere of the new musical 42 Balloons is now running at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Find out what critics thought of the new musical and read the reviews below!
Review: 42 BALLOONS at Chicago Shakespeare Theater Photo
Review: 42 BALLOONS at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Rachel Weinberg - Jun 11, 2025

“What makes a man try to fly in a lawn chair?” is 42 BALLOONS most repeated lyric. It’s on the nose — and it’s repeated across six interludes in Jack Godfrey’s new musical. Based on the real-life story of Larry Walters, who in 1982 reached a height of 16,000 feet flying a lawn chair accompanied by 42 leather balloons, the musical is squarely focused on that answer.
Video: 42 BALLOONS North American Premiere at Chicago Shakespeare Theater Photo
Video: 42 BALLOONS North American Premiere at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Joshua Wright - Jun 4, 2025

Get a first look at Chicago Shakespeare Theater's North American premiere of the new musical 42 Balloons in this all-new video. 42 Balloons is an ‘80s-inspired musical based on the unbelievable true story of Larry Walters’ daring lawn chair flight.
Photos: 42 BALLOONS North American Premiere at Chicago Shakespeare Theater Photo
Photos: 42 BALLOONS North American Premiere at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2025

Chicago Shakespeare Theater is presenting the North American premiere of the new musical 42 Balloons. Get a first look at photos here and learn more about the production!
Video: Inside Rehearsals for 42 BALLOONS at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre Photo
Video: Inside Rehearsals for 42 BALLOONS at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
by Joshua Wright - May 20, 2025

Get a first look inside rehearsals for Chicago Shakespeare Theater's North American premiere of the new musical 42 Balloons. 42 Balloons is an ‘80s-inspired musical based on the unbelievable true story of Larry Walters’ daring lawn chair flight.
Marla Mindelle & Constantine Rousouli to Return to TITANIQUE For Final Weeks Photo
Marla Mindelle & Constantine Rousouli to Return to TITANIQUE For Final Weeks
by Michael Major - May 7, 2025

Titanique creators Marla Mindelle and Constantine Rousouli will return to the Off-Broadway musical for its final two weeks Off-Broadway. The newly-minted Olivier Award winners co-wrote the musical with Tye Blue.
Flashback: Broadway Sings William Finn Photo
Flashback: Broadway Sings William Finn
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 11, 2025

Composer and lyricist William Finn passed away on April 7 at the age of 73. Finn is best known for his Tony-winning work on the musical Falsettos, as well as The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, A New Brain, and more. Watch in these videos as some of Broadway's best take on his iconic catalog.
Video: Watch Lisa Howard Sing 'Get Out and Stay Out' from 9 TO 5 at 54 Below Photo
Video: Watch Lisa Howard Sing 'Get Out and Stay Out' from 9 TO 5 at 54 Below
by Michael Major - Mar 19, 2025

Lisa Howard's many Broadway credits include 9 to 5 at the Marquis Theatre, as well as starring roles in Escape to Margaritaville, It Shoulda Been You, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, and more. Watch the video!
Amber Ardolino to Star as Celine Dion in TITANIQUE Photo
Amber Ardolino to Star as Celine Dion in TITANIQUE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2025

Amber Ardolino will begin performances as Celine Dion in Titanique at the Daryl Roth Theatre in March. Learn more about Ardolino in Titanique and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Cassadee Pope, Max Jenkins, Lea DeLaria, Andrew Keenan-Bolger and More in TIT Photo
Photos: Cassadee Pope, Max Jenkins, Lea DeLaria, Andrew Keenan-Bolger and More in TITANIQUE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2025

You can now get a first look at photos of the new cast of Titanique at the Daryl Roth Theatre, including Dee Roscioli, Cassadee Pope and more. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Joey Fatone Visits TITANIQUE Off-Broadway Photo
Photos: Joey Fatone Visits TITANIQUE Off-Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 4, 2025

Joey Fatone, who's currently appearing in the company of & Juliet through March 16, recently paid a visit to the off-Broadway production of Titanique. Check out photo of him with the cast here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Lisa Howard been in?

Lisa Howard has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Lisa Howard been in?

Lisa Howard has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Lisa Howard been nominated for?

Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for It Shoulda Been You and Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for It Shoulda Been You.

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