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BIO

Lesli Margherita won the Laurence Olivier Award for her West End debut in Zorro The Musical and originated the roles of Mrs. Wormwood in Matilda The Musical and Mona Kent in Dames at Sea on Broadway. Off-Broadway she received Drama Desk, Lortel, and Outer Critics nominations for Who’s Holiday, Emojiland, and A Scythe of Time. Television credits include recurring and guest starring roles on “NCIS Hawaii” “Minx”, “Fairly OddParents”, “The Rookie”, “The Crew”, “Raven’s Home”, “Homeland”, “Instinct”, “Seven Seconds”, and “Transparent”. Currently on film in “The Many Saints of Newark” and “Opening Night”. Lesli’s voice can also be heard on several animated films and shows on Paramount+, Disney, FOX and Nickelodeon. Select regional credits include leading roles in Nine, Damn Yankees, Guys and Dolls, Flamingo Kid, Hunchback Of Notre Dame, Kiss Me Kate, Man Of La Mancha, Little Shop Of Horrors, and Spamalot. Her album Rule Your Kingdom, is out now from Broadway Records.

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STAGE CREDITS

Gypsy Gypsy
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2024
Tessie Tura
Emojiland Emojiland
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2020
Princess [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Playhouse World Premiere, 2019
Ethel Gumm
The Flamingo Kid The Flamingo Kid
[Regional (US)]
World Premiere Production at Hartford Stage, 2019
Phyllis
Alice By Heart Alice By Heart
[Regional (US)]
Powerhouse Season Workshop, 2018
Performer
Who's Holiday Who's Holiday
[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Off-Broadway Production, 2017
Cindy Lou Who
Hollywood Nurses Hollywood Nurses
[Off-Broadway]
Benefit Reading, 2017
Nurse Suzanne Medford
Dames at Sea Dames at Sea
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Mona Kent
Matilda the Musical Matilda the Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Mrs. Wormwood [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Zorro Zorro
[West End]
Original London Production, 2008
Inez
Zorba
[Los Angeles]
Reprise! Concert, 2006
Performer

Movies

The Number 23
[ 2007 ] Attractive Coed
Boogeyman 2
[ 2007 ] Gloria
Opening Night
[ 2016 ] Brandy
The Many Saints of Newark
[ 2021 ] Iris Balducci

TV Shows

Fame L.A.
Liz Clark
Homeland
Sharon Aldright
The Case of the Greater Gatsby
[ 2023-2024 ] Mel Hammermeister
NCIS: Hawai'i
Sharon Waters

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical

Lesli Margherita, Gypsy

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Lesli Margherita, Who's Holiday!

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Interview: Will Swenson & Lesli Margherita of SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET Photo
Interview: Will Swenson & Lesli Margherita of SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET
by Shari Barrett - Jan 23, 2026

I decided to speak with its two stars, Will Swenson and Lesli Margherita about the challenges faced during their journeys to taking on Sweeney Todd and Mrs. Lovett and how working with Director Jason Alexander for the La Mirada production has inspired them to bring these two iconic characters to life.
Video: Will Swenson Takes On the Title Role in SWEENEY TODD at La Mirada Photo
Video: Will Swenson Takes On the Title Role in SWEENEY TODD at La Mirada
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2026

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts will present Tony award-nominee Will Swenson starring as “Sweeney Todd” in its upcoming major revival of the Stephen Sondheim masterpiece, SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET. Watch the video as Will describes what it's like to star in his favorite musical of all-time. 
Carolee Carmello, Kecia Lewis and Kate Baldwin To Perform At The New York City Gay Me Photo
Carolee Carmello, Kecia Lewis and Kate Baldwin To Perform At The New York City Gay Men's Chorus Annual Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 21, 2026

The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus has announced the first performers and honorees for Harmony, its annual gala benefit at the Edison Ballroom. The event will feature Broadway performers including Carolee Carmello, Kate Baldwin, and Kecia Lewis.
Video: Will Swenson and Lesli Margherita Talk SWEENEY TODD at La Mirada; Full Cast Se Photo
Video: Will Swenson and Lesli Margherita Talk SWEENEY TODD at La Mirada; Full Cast Set
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2025

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts has revealed the full cast set to join the previously announced Tony award-nominee Will Swenson starring as “Sweeney Todd” and Olivier award- winner Lesli Margherita starring as “Mrs. Lovett”.
Video: Watch GYPSY Cast Take Final Broadway Bow Photo
Video: Watch GYPSY Cast Take Final Broadway Bow
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 18, 2025

Broadway said goodbye to Gypsy, which played at the Majestic Theatre for 28 previews and 269 regular performances.  Watch in this video as the cast takes their final Broadway bows.
Gayle King to Host Black Theatre Night Performance of GYPSY Photo
Gayle King to Host Black Theatre Night Performance of GYPSY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2025

Gayle King will host a one-night-only Black Theatre Night performance of the revival of GYPSY at Broadway’s Majestic Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Review: The Skivvies Debut Fun Frolic FILM STRIPS at Joe's Pub Photo
Review: The Skivvies Debut Fun Frolic FILM STRIPS at Joe's Pub
by Stephen Mosher - Jul 20, 2025

Any day The Skivvies introduce a new show is a good day. This was a really good one.
Audra McDonald to Perform This Sunday's GYPSY Matinee Photo
Audra McDonald to Perform This Sunday's GYPSY Matinee
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2025

Audra McDonald will star as Rose in Gypsy on Broadway for the Sunday, July 20th 3pm matinee. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Lesli Margherita been in?

Lesli Margherita has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Lesli Margherita been in?

Lesli Margherita has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Lesli Margherita's first West End show?

Lesli Margherita's first West End show was Zorro which opened in 2008

What awards has Lesli Margherita been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Gypsy and Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Who's Holiday!.

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