Marissa Hunt

Marissa Hunt is a versatile actress, vocalist, and theatre artist whose work spans regional and local stages. She is known for her compelling performances in roles such as Lucy Harris in Jekyll & Hyde, Ms. Evangeline Barley in A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, Belle in Beauty and the Beast, Golde in Fiddler on the Roof, and Queen Iduna in the regional premiere of Disney’s Frozen: The Musical. Her ability to navigate roles ranging from ingénue to complex mature leading women reflects both her vocal range and her nuanced approach to character.
Her work has received repeated recognition from BroadwayWorld, including multiple nominations for Best Performer in a Musical, as well as critical praise for her emotional depth, vocal clarity, and strong stage presence. In addition to her performance work, Marissa is an accomplished music director, costume designer, wig stylist, and director. She is the co-recipient of the 2025 Austin BroadwayWorld Award for Best Costume Design of a Play or Musical, underscoring her artistic versatility and breadth of theatrical expertise.
Whether onstage or behind the scenes, Marissa is committed to storytelling that is emotionally grounded, musically informed, and theatrically bold.