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BIO

Emery's theatre credits include The Matchmaker, Dinner with Friends (1999), What the Butler Saw (2000), The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (2006), Talley & Son, Burn This (1987), Rumors, Present Laughter, The Women (2001), Marvin's Room (1991), Abigail's Party (2005), and Relatively Speaking (2011). She has been nominated for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play three times.



Emery's film credits include A Map of the World, Unfaithful, and The Night Listener. On television she had a reoccurring role on Ed and has made guest appearances on Law & Order, Sex and the City, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Third Watch, Fringe, Damages and Jessica Jones. She also had a main cast role on Ozark.

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STAGE CREDITS

Lunar Eclipse Lunar Eclipse
[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage Theater Production, 2025
Em
Nassim Nassim
[Off-Broadway]
Barrow Street Theatricals Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Performer
I Was Most Alive with You I Was Most Alive with You
[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons New York Premiere, 2018
Pleasant
For Peter Pan on her 70th Birthday For Peter Pan on her 70th Birthday
[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons Production, 2017
Wendy
Six Degrees of Separation Six Degrees of Separation
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Kitty
Marjorie Prime Marjorie Prime
[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons Original Off-Broadway Production, 2015
Tess
Casa Valentina Casa Valentina
[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2014
Eleanor
The Unavoidable Disappearance of Tom Durnin The Unavoidable Disappearance of Tom Durnin
[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Production, 2013
Karen Brown-Canedy
Hamlet in Bed Hamlet in Bed
[Off-Broadway]
SoHo Playhouse Production, 2013
Performer
Lonely, I'm Not Lonely, I'm Not
[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage Theatre Production, 2012
Relatively Speaking Relatively Speaking
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Carla
The Collection & A Kind of Alaska: Two Plays by Harold Pinter The Collection & A Kind of Alaska: Two Plays by Harold Pinter
[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company Production, 2010
Performer
Distracted
[Off-Broadway]
2009
Vera
Mouth to Mouth
[Off-Broadway]
2008
Laura
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
[Off-Broadway]
2006
Miss Mackay
Abigail's Party
[Off-Broadway]
2005
Susan
Hot 'n' Throbbing
[Off-Broadway]
2005
Charlene
Iron
[Off-Broadway]
2003
Fay
The Smell of the Kill
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Nicky
The Women
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2001
Nancy Blake
What the Butler Saw
[Off-Broadway]
2000
Mrs. Prentice
Dinner with Friends
[Off-Broadway]
1999
Karen
Far East
[Off-Broadway]
1999
Julia
Jackie
[Broadway]
1997
Eunice Kennedy
Betty Fretz
Zapruder's Secretary
Sotheby's Auctioneer
Howard K. Smith
Inga
Janet Bouvier
Betty Fretz
Eunice Kennedy
Janet Bouvier
Inga
Howard K. Smith
Zapruder's Secretary
Sotheby's Auctioneer
Present Laughter
[Broadway]
1996
Monica Reed
The Monogomist
[Off-Broadway]
1995
Susan Barry
Wantabanaland
[Off-Broadway]
1995
Flo
Marvin's Room
[Off-Broadway]
1992
Leeann
Marvin's Room
[Off-Broadway]
1991
Lee
The Matchmaker
[Off-Broadway]
1991
Irene Molloy
Grown Ups
[Off-Broadway]
1991
Louise
Dalton's Back
[Off-Broadway]
1989
Mom
Rumors
[Broadway]
1988
Cassie Cooper [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Burn This
[Broadway]
1987
Anna Mann [Replacement]
[Replacement]
(Understudy)
(Unknown)
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Passion
[Broadway]
1983
Company
Kate (Understudy)
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In Connecticut
[Off-Broadway]
1981
Irene Call

Movies

Dreamaniac
[ 1986 ] Rosie
How to Be Louise
[ 1990 ] Nancy
Wolf
[ 1994 ] Party Guest
In & Out
[ 1997 ] Clsroom Reporter
Harvest
[ 1998 ] Alice Yates
A Map of the World
[ 1999 ] Susan Durkin
Unfaithful
[ 2002 ] Beth
People I Know
[ 2002 ] Elsa Nye
Roger Dodger
[ 2002 ] Woman in Bar
Marci X
[ 2003 ] Parent
The Night Listener
[ 2006 ] Darlie Noone
Out There
[ 2006 ] Kris
Brother's Shadow
[ 2006 ] Sylvia
Margot at the Wedding
[ 2007 ] Woman with Dog
Cold Souls
[ 2009 ] Cynthia
Admission
[ 2013 ] Mrs. Pressman
Catch the Fair One
[ 2021 ] Debra

TV Shows

As the World Turns
Dawn Wheeler
Ed
Rita Vessey
Law & Order
Attorney Weller, Meg Lafferty, Gwen Graham
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Anna Gable, Mary Ellen Lesinski
Ozark
Darlene Snell
The Walking Dead: Dead City
[ 2023-2025 ] The Dama

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Lisa Emery, The Collection & A Kind of Alaska: Two Plays by Harold Pinter

The Lortels - 2009 - Outstanding Featured Actress

Lisa Emery, Distracted

The Lortels - 2006 - Outstanding Featured Actress

Lisa EmeryAbigail's Party


winner
Obie Awards - 2004 - Performance

Lisa Emery, Iron

The Lortels - 2004 - Outstanding Lead Actress

Lisa Emery, Iron

Drama Desk Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play

Lisa Emery, Marvin's Room

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TWELVE HOURS WITH TRACY LETTS Play Festival Postponed Due to Dangerous Weather Photo
TWELVE HOURS WITH TRACY LETTS Play Festival Postponed Due to Dangerous Weather
by Gillian Blum - Feb 23, 2026

Due to the dangerous weather slated to hit New York City today, Animus Theatre Company announced it will postpone its Twelve Hours with Tracy Letts Play Festival, tomorrow, February 23 at Circle in the Square Theater.
Full Cast Announced for TWELVE HOURS WITH TRACY LETTS for Marathon Reading Event Photo
Full Cast Announced for TWELVE HOURS WITH TRACY LETTS for Marathon Reading Event
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2026

James Caan, Michael Rispoli, Raul Segarra, and Sarah Shapiro will star in the daylong theater reading festival TWELVE HOURS WITH TRACY LETTS, showcasing continuous performances.
Beanie Feldstein, John Gallagher Jr. and More Join TWELVE HOURS WITH TRACY LETTS Photo
Beanie Feldstein, John Gallagher Jr. and More Join TWELVE HOURS WITH TRACY LETTS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026

Twelve Hours with Tracy Letts, a marathon theater reading festival celebrating the works of Pulitzer Prize winner Letts, has revealed more participating stars, including Beanie Feldstein, John Gallagher Jr. and more.
How Often Do Shows Go From Off-Broadway to Broadway in Two Separate Productions? Photo
How Often Do Shows Go From Off-Broadway to Broadway in Two Separate Productions?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Dec 28, 2025

This season, three plays are receiving Broadway debuts which already made significant noise off-Broadway in their original productions, years ago. Becky Shaw, Bug, and Marjorie Prime will all be opening on Broadway in early 2026 in brand new productions. The first and last are spending time on Broadway at the Hayes under the auspices of Second Stage while Bug is being presented by Manhattan Theatre Club at their home, the Friedman. 
Review Roundup: LUNAR ECLIPSE at Second Stage Theater Photo
Review Roundup: LUNAR ECLIPSE at Second Stage Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2025

Read the reviews for Lunar Eclipse at Second Stage Theater in BroadwayWorld's Review Roundup. Learn more about the production and see what the critics are saying here!
Reed Birney and Lisa Emery to Star in LUNAR ECLIPSE at Second Stage Theater Photo
Reed Birney and Lisa Emery to Star in LUNAR ECLIPSE at Second Stage Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2025

Second Stage Theater will conclude its 46th Season with the New York Premiere of Pulitzer Prize winner Donald Margulies’ LUNAR ECLIPSE. Learn more and see how to attend.
Leslye Headland's CULT OF LOVE Headed to Broadway as Part of Second Stage's Fall Seas Photo
Leslye Headland's CULT OF LOVE Headed to Broadway as Part of Second Stage's Fall Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2024

Leslye Headland's Cult of Love is headed to Broadway later this year as part of Second Stage Theater's upcoming fall season. Additionally, Donald Margulies’ Lunar Eclipse will open off-Broadway this fall.
Experimental NASSIM Brings a New Performer To Portland Center Stage Every Night Photo
Experimental NASSIM Brings a New Performer To Portland Center Stage Every Night
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2024

Experience the captivating performance of NASSIM at the Portland Center Stage from March 30 to May 12, 2024. Don't miss this unique theatrical event that promises to engage and inspire.
VIDEO: Netflix Debuts OZARK: THE FINAL EPISODES Trailer Photo
VIDEO: Netflix Debuts OZARK: THE FINAL EPISODES Trailer
by Michael Major - Mar 29, 2022

Ozark stars Emmy Award® Winner Jason Bateman, Emmy Award® Winner Laura Linney, Emmy Award® Winner Julia Garner, Jessica Frances Dukes, Lisa Emery, Damian Young, Alfonso Herrera, Emmy Award® Winner Richard Thomas, John Bedford Lloyd, Joseph Sikora, Bruno Bichir, CC Castillo, Katrina Lenk, Bruce Davison, Ali Stroker and Veronica Falcón.
VIDEO: Netflix Drops OZARK: THE FINAL EPISODES Teaser & Release Date Photo
VIDEO: Netflix Drops OZARK: THE FINAL EPISODES Teaser & Release Date
by Michael Major - Feb 23, 2022

Ozark stars Emmy Award® Winner Jason Bateman, Emmy Award® Winner Laura Linney, Emmy Award® Winner Julia Garner, Sofia Hublitz, Damian Young, Alfonso Herrera, Adam Rothenberg, Emmy Award® Winner Richard Thomas, John Bedford Lloyd, Joseph Sikora, Bruno Bichir, CC Castillo, Katrina Lenk, Bruce Davison, Ali Stroker and Veronica Falcón.  
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for OZARK Season Four Part One Photo
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for OZARK Season Four Part One
by Michael Major - Jan 6, 2022

The fourth and final Season of Ozark will premiere in two parts consisting of 7 episodes each. The cast features Jason Bateman, Laura Linney, Julia Garner, Sofia Hublitz, Skylar Gaertner, Charlie Tahan, Jessica Frances Dukes, Adam Rothenberg, John Bedford Lloyd, Joseph Sikora, Bruno Bichir, Katrina Lenk, CC Castillo, and Ali Stroker.
VIDEO: Netflix Releases First-Look at OZARK Final Season Photo
VIDEO: Netflix Releases First-Look at OZARK Final Season
by Michael Major - Nov 17, 2021

Ozark stars Emmy Award® Winner Jason Bateman, Emmy Award® Winner Laura Linney, Emmy Award® Winner Julia Garner, Sofia Hublitz, Skylar Gaertner, Charlie Tahan, Katrina Lenk, Bruce Davison, Ali Stroker and Veronica Falcón. Watch a teaser trailer for the first part of the show's fourth and final season now!
VIDEO: Watch a Teaser for the Final Season of OZARK Photo
VIDEO: Watch a Teaser for the Final Season of OZARK
by Michael Major - Oct 19, 2021

Netflix has announced the final season of Ozark. The series stars Byrde family’s journey from their normal, suburban Chicago life to their dangerous criminal enterprise in the Ozarks, Missouri. This season will star Jason Bateman, Laura Linney, Julia Garner, Katrina Lenk and Ali Stroker.
OZARK Season Four Adds Tony Award-Winner Ali Stroker Photo
OZARK Season Four Adds Tony Award-Winner Ali Stroker
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 28, 2021

Tony Award-winner Ali Stroker has signed on for the fourth and final season of the hit Netflix drama Ozark.
Katrina Lenk Will Recur in Season Four of OZARK Photo
Katrina Lenk Will Recur in Season Four of OZARK
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 13, 2020

Netflix announced today that Tony-winning actress Katrina Lenk will join the cast of 'Ozark' in a recurring role for season four! 
VIDEO: Watch THE SMELL OF THE KILL on STARS IN THE HOUSE Photo
VIDEO: Watch THE SMELL OF THE KILL on STARS IN THE HOUSE
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 30, 2020

Stars in the House continues today (2pm) with Plays In The House: THE SMELL OF THE KILL By Michele Lowe. Starring Krysta Rodriguez, Courtney Reed, Olivia Puckett, Jason SweetTooth Williams. Directed by Adrienne Campbell-Holt. Artistic Director: Jane Abramson. Streaming Director: Hudson Flynn.
OZARK to Return with an Expanded Final Season in Two Parts Photo
OZARK to Return with an Expanded Final Season in Two Parts
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 30, 2020

Netflix's award-winning and critically-acclaimed family drama will return for a fourth and final season. The final season will be 14 episodes premiering in two parts, 7-episodes each. The new season will mark the final chapter in the Byrde family's journey from suburban Chicago life to their criminal enterprise in the Ozarks.
Tony Shalhoub​, John Lithgow, ​Marisa Tomei​ & More to be Featured on Theater P Photo
Tony Shalhoub​, John Lithgow, ​Marisa Tomei​ & More to be Featured on Theater Podcast PLAYING ON AIR
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2020

a??Theater podcast a??Playing on Air is a??launching its spring season of short audio plays. Every Sunday from April 5 through the end of May, a new short play will arrive, free and instantly accessible, in subscribers' feeds and on Playing on Air's website.
VIDEO: Netflix Releases Trailer for Season Three of OZARK Photo
VIDEO: Netflix Releases Trailer for Season Three of OZARK
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 5, 2020

Netflix has released the season three trailer for Ozark. In the third season, it's six months later, the casino is up and running, but Marty and Wendy are fighting for control of the family's destiny. Marty preaches keeping the status quo. Aided by an alliance with Helen and drug cartel leader Omar Navarro, Wendy plots for expansion. But when Wendy's brother Ben comes into town, everyone's lives are thrown into chaos.
Photo Flash: See Laura Linney in a First Look at OZARK Season 3 Photo
Photo Flash: See Laura Linney in a First Look at OZARK Season 3
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 8, 2020

Netflix has shared a first look at the third season of Ozark, starring Jason Bateman, Laura Linney, and Julia Gerner.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Lisa Emery been in?

Lisa Emery has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.

How many West End shows has Lisa Emery been in?

Lisa Emery has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Lisa Emery been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Collection & A Kind of Alaska: Two Plays by Harold Pinter, Outstanding Featured Actress (The Lortels) for Distracted, Outstanding Featured Actress (The Lortels) for Abigail's Party, Performance (Obie Awards) for Iron, Outstanding Lead Actress (The Lortels) for Iron and Outstanding Featured Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Marvin's Room.

What awards has Lisa Emery won?

Lisa Emery won the Obie Award for Performance for her role in Iron.

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