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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

Marie, Dancing Still Marie, Dancing Still
[Regional (US)]
West Coast Premiere at 5th Avenue Theatre, 2019
Adult Marie
Mame Mame
[East Haddam, CT (Regional)]
Goodspeed Musicals Production, 2012
Mame
Song and Dance
[Toronto]
Canadian Revival, 2006
Emma
The Great Ostrovsky
[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 2004
Performer
Something Good
[Broadway]
Richard Rodgers 100th Birthday Celebration, 2002
"It Never Entered My Mind" Performer
Mamma Mia! Mamma Mia!
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Donna Sheridan
Mamma Mia!
[Toronto]
Toronto Production, 2000
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!

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KIMBERLY AKIMBO Will Play The Segal Centre Photo
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.
Louise Pitre and More to Star in KIMBERLY AKIMBO Candadian Premiere Photo
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 this November. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickeets.
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Stratford Festival Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; Stratford Festival Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Stratford Festival Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Cast Set For NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at the Royal Alexandra Theatre Photo
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!
SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD & More Nominated for 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards Photo
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!
Daniel Maclvor and Louis Pitre Join Canadian Premiere of THE INHERITANCE: PARTS 1 & 2 Photo
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.
 Crow's Theatre Extends NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 and Transfers DAN Photo
 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.
Review: NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 At Streetcar Crowsnest Photo
Review: NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 At Streetcar Crowsnest
by Ilana Lucas - Feb 3, 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 Photo
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!
Cast Announced For NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 At Crow's Theatre Photo
Cast Announced For NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 At Crow's Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 2, 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 Photo
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.
TIFT Announces Upcoming Season of Theatre in Argentina Photo
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.
TIFT Goes Beyond Borders Once Again With A Season Of Great Theatre In Argentina Photo
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.
Storybrook Theatre Announces 46th Season Of Inspiration Photo
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!
Louise Pitre To Headline LOFT Community Services' Home For The Holidays Benefit Conce Photo
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.
UN DÍA COMO HOY: MAMMA MIA celebraba 1.000 funciones en Broadway Photo
UN DÍA COMO HOY: MAMMA MIA celebraba 1.000 funciones en Broadway
by Cristina Martinez - Mar 4, 2021

Un 4 de marzo de 2004 MAMMA MIA subía el telón por milésima vez en la calle 42 tras su estreno en octubre de 2001 en el Winter Garden Theatre.
Artists In Residence Launches During Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Photo
Artists In Residence Launches During Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2020

Artists in Residence, a new platform supporting artists' creativity and well-being during the pandemic, launches during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
VIDEO: Watch a MAMMA MIA! Reunion on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm! Photo
VIDEO: Watch a MAMMA MIA! Reunion on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 11, 2020

Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm) with a Mamma Mia! original Broadway cast reunion with Judy Kaye, Karen Mason, Louise Pitre and Tina Maddigan.
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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 won the Theatre World Award for her performance in Mamma Mia!.

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