Louise Pitre
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BIO
Louise Pitre is a well known, loved star in her native Canada, who made her dazzling Broadway debut in 2001- playing the role of Donna Sheridan in "Mamma Mia!". On top of her talents as a singer and an actress, she is a fine composer and a fantastic cabaret performer. She has performed in various shows such as "I Love you, You're Perfect, Now Change", "Les Miserables" (three different productions), "Tartuffe" and "Who's Afraid Of Virginia Wolf?".
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Richard Rodgers 100th Birthday Celebration, 2002
"It Never Entered My Mind" Performer
Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Louise Pitre, Mamma Mia!
winner
Theatre World Awards - 2002 - Performance
Louise Pitre, Mamma Mia!
Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Louise Pitre, Mamma Mia!
Videos
Video: Louise Pitre Leads Canadian Premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO
by Joshua Wright - 2026-01-22 11:12:19
VIDEO: Toronto MAMMA MIA! Cast Reunites on Mirvish's CHECK IN FROM AWAY
by Stephi Wild - 2020-05-27 06:45:08
VIDEO: Connecticut High Schoolers Get Special Messages From Former MAMMA MIA! Broadway and Tour Cast Members
by Stephi Wild - 2019-11-30 10:42:48
BWW Flashback: Celebrate MAMMA MIA!'s Anniversary With a Look Back at Opening Night!
by Linnae Medeiros - 2019-10-18 14:55:14
VIDEO: Extended Scenes From MARIE, DANCING STILL at the 5th Avenue Theatre
by Alan Henry - 2019-04-02 12:23:00
VIDEO: Get A First Look At MARIE, DANCING STILL at the 5th Avenue Theatre
by Alan Henry - 2019-03-27 13:13:16
VIDEO: Tiler Peck and Terrence Mann on MARIE at The 5th Avenue Theatre
by Alan Henry - 2019-03-20 12:45:24
VIDEO: Susan Stroman, Lynn Ahrens and More Talk MARIE at the 5th Avenue Theatre
by Alan Henry - 2019-03-14 12:38:10
TV: Tiler Peck, Terrence Mann & More Pirouette Into Rehearsals for MARIE, DANCING STILL- Meet the Company!
by Nicole Rosky - 2019-03-07 11:26:58
VIDEO: Ma-Anne Dionisio and Louise Pitre Will Lead NEXT TO NORMAL in Toronto
by Alan Henry - 2018-09-24 13:49:35
STAGE TUBE: Highlights from Chicago Shakespeare's GYPSY with Louise Pitre
by Tyler Peterson - 2014-02-13 12:12:58
News
THROUGH THE EYES OF GOD, CROW'S THEATRE Win Big at Toronto Theatre Critics' Awards; Full List
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
Theatre Passe Muraille's THROUGH THE EYES OF GOD led the 2026 Toronto Theatre Critics' Awards with three wins, including best production of a play, while Crow's Theatre productions collectively took home eight prizes.
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
Theatre Passe Muraille's THROUGH THE EYES OF GOD led the 2026 Toronto Theatre Critics' Awards with three wins, including best production of a play, while Crow's Theatre productions collectively took home eight prizes.
Collingwood Music Festival Reveals 2026 Summer Lineup With CARMINA BURANA and More
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2026
The Collingwood Music Festival announced its seventh summer season lineup, featuring over 220 musicians in choral, chamber, world, and Indigenous music performances, including Toronto Mass Choir and a new work by Juno Award-winner Andy Milne.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2026
The Collingwood Music Festival announced its seventh summer season lineup, featuring over 220 musicians in choral, chamber, world, and Indigenous music performances, including Toronto Mass Choir and a new work by Juno Award-winner Andy Milne.
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.
by Team BWW - Feb 10, 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 23, 2026- Jeremy Jordan Joins JUST IN TIME and More
by - Jan 23, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 23, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Jan 23, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 23, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Louise Pitre Leads Canadian Premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO
by Joshua Wright - Jan 22, 2026
Get a first look at the Canadian premiere of Kimberly Akimbo, which stars Louise Pitre in the title role at Toronto's CAA Theatre through February 8, 2026.
by Joshua Wright - Jan 22, 2026
Get a first look at the Canadian premiere of Kimberly Akimbo, which stars Louise Pitre in the title role at Toronto's CAA Theatre through February 8, 2026.
Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO is a Quirky Little Show with A Lot of Heart
by Lauren Gienow - Jan 20, 2026
Sunday night was the Toronto opening of the Canadian premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO – the 2023 Tony Award winner for Best Musical. Directed by Robert McQueen, this quirky musical boasts a fabulous cast and is chock full of heart. With an incredibly strong (and Tony Award Winning) book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori, this musical weaves together comedy and drama in the same way that real life does. Offering performances that are both funny and heartbreaking, KIMBERLY AKIMBO is a very special show that is not to be missed.
by Lauren Gienow - Jan 20, 2026
Sunday night was the Toronto opening of the Canadian premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO – the 2023 Tony Award winner for Best Musical. Directed by Robert McQueen, this quirky musical boasts a fabulous cast and is chock full of heart. With an incredibly strong (and Tony Award Winning) book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori, this musical weaves together comedy and drama in the same way that real life does. Offering performances that are both funny and heartbreaking, KIMBERLY AKIMBO is a very special show that is not to be missed.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO Will Play The Segal Centre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2025
The Segal Centre for Performing Arts and David and Hannah Mirvish will co-present Kimberly Akimbo, a musical that is as original as it is deeply moving, with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2025
The Segal Centre for Performing Arts and David and Hannah Mirvish will co-present Kimberly Akimbo, a musical that is as original as it is deeply moving, with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori.
Louise Pitre and More to Star in KIMBERLY AKIMBO Candadian Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2025
The multi-Tony award winning musical Kimberly Akimbo will make its Canadian Premiere beginning in November 2025, and continuing through February 2026 in Toronto. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickeets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2025
The multi-Tony award winning musical Kimberly Akimbo will make its Canadian Premiere beginning in November 2025, and continuing through February 2026 in Toronto. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickeets.
Cast Set For NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at the Royal Alexandra Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2024
The Crow's Theatre and The Musical Stage Company's co-production of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 by Dave Malloy is the seventh show in the Mirvish 2024/25 main season. Learn more about the cast here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2024
The Crow's Theatre and The Musical Stage Company's co-production of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 by Dave Malloy is the seventh show in the Mirvish 2024/25 main season. Learn more about the cast here!
SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD & More Nominated for 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2024
The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts revealed the 228 nominations for the 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards. See the full list!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2024
The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts revealed the 228 nominations for the 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards. See the full list!
Daniel Maclvor and Louis Pitre Join Canadian Premiere of THE INHERITANCE: PARTS 1 & 2
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2024
Canadian Stage will present the Canadian premiere of the celebrated award-winner THE INHERITANCE: PARTS 1 & 2, running March 22 – April 14.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2024
Canadian Stage will present the Canadian premiere of the celebrated award-winner THE INHERITANCE: PARTS 1 & 2, running March 22 – April 14.
Crow's Theatre Extends NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 and Transfers DANA H. to Factory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2024
Crow’s Theatre has announced a further extension of NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812, and the transfer of DANA H. to Factory Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2024
Crow’s Theatre has announced a further extension of NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812, and the transfer of DANA H. to Factory Theatre.
Review: NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 At Streetcar Crowsnest
by Ilana Lucas - Feb 2, 2024
The musical is based on a section of Tolstoy’s War and Peace, but it’s anything but staid and traditional. In the midst of war, death, and constrained social circumstances, in fact, it’s enormously successful in feeling like a celebration of life.
by Ilana Lucas - Feb 2, 2024
The musical is based on a section of Tolstoy’s War and Peace, but it’s anything but staid and traditional. In the midst of war, death, and constrained social circumstances, in fact, it’s enormously successful in feeling like a celebration of life.
SIX THE MUSICAL Extends in Toronto Until February 11, 2024
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 29, 2023
The Canadian production of SIX The Musical will extend its run until February 11, 2024. Get more event and ticket information here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 29, 2023
The Canadian production of SIX The Musical will extend its run until February 11, 2024. Get more event and ticket information here!
Cast Announced For NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 At Crow's Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2023
Crow's Theatre and The Musical Stage Company have announced the cast and creative team for the long-awaited Canadian premiere of the Broadway phenomenon NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 by Dave Malloy. This 12-time Tony-nominated musical delivers a radically contemporary and moving take on Tolstoy's War and Peace through its audacious storytelling and groundbreaking score that mixes indie rock, pop, folk, electronic dance, and classic Broadway music.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2023
Crow's Theatre and The Musical Stage Company have announced the cast and creative team for the long-awaited Canadian premiere of the Broadway phenomenon NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 by Dave Malloy. This 12-time Tony-nominated musical delivers a radically contemporary and moving take on Tolstoy's War and Peace through its audacious storytelling and groundbreaking score that mixes indie rock, pop, folk, electronic dance, and classic Broadway music.
2023 Marks 40 Years of Dream in High Park
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2023
This summer, Canadian Stage celebrates 40 magical years of Dream in High Park by bringing back one of Shakespeare's most beloved plays, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM. The first play ever presented in the High Park amphitheatre in 1983, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM has long been associated with the time-held tradition of Shakespeare under the stars.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2023
This summer, Canadian Stage celebrates 40 magical years of Dream in High Park by bringing back one of Shakespeare's most beloved plays, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM. The first play ever presented in the High Park amphitheatre in 1983, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM has long been associated with the time-held tradition of Shakespeare under the stars.
TIFT Announces Upcoming Season of Theatre in Argentina
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2022
Artistic Director Michael Torontow has announced further programming plans for a concurrent fall/winter 2022/23 season in Barrie and in Argentina.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2022
Artistic Director Michael Torontow has announced further programming plans for a concurrent fall/winter 2022/23 season in Barrie and in Argentina.
TIFT Goes Beyond Borders Once Again With A Season Of Great Theatre In Argentina
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 13, 2022
Artistic Director Michael Torontow has announced further programming plans for a concurrent fall/winter 2022/23 season in Barrie and in Argentina.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 13, 2022
Artistic Director Michael Torontow has announced further programming plans for a concurrent fall/winter 2022/23 season in Barrie and in Argentina.
Storybrook Theatre Announces 46th Season Of Inspiration
by Grace Cutler - Jul 25, 2022
StoryBook Theatre is back for another magical season full of inspiration with productions that are fun, dynamic and enchanted!
by Grace Cutler - Jul 25, 2022
StoryBook Theatre is back for another magical season full of inspiration with productions that are fun, dynamic and enchanted!
Louise Pitre To Headline LOFT Community Services' Home For The Holidays Benefit Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2021
Louise Pitre, Canada's first lady of musical theatre, is headlining LOFT Community Services' Home for the Holidays Benefit Concert. Known for an impressive career that spans theatre, television and concert stages across North America and Europe, Pitre is giving back to a cause that is near and dear to her heart.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2021
Louise Pitre, Canada's first lady of musical theatre, is headlining LOFT Community Services' Home for the Holidays Benefit Concert. Known for an impressive career that spans theatre, television and concert stages across North America and Europe, Pitre is giving back to a cause that is near and dear to her heart.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Louise Pitre been in?
Louise Pitre has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Louise Pitre been in?
Louise Pitre has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Louise Pitre been nominated for?
Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mamma Mia! , Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Mamma Mia! and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Mamma Mia!.
What awards has Louise Pitre won?
Louise Pitre has won several prestigious awards throughout her career. She received the Dora Mavor Moore Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female in a Musical for her role in the Toronto production of Émilie: La Marquise du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight. Pitre also won the prestigious Betty Mitchell Award for her work in the musical Mamma Mia! Additionally, she received the EIF Award for Outstanding Female and was honored with the Dorian Gray Award for Best Actress in a Musical. Furthermore, she earned nominations for the Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical and the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical.
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