Lisa Mordente
Birth Place: New Hyde Park, NY, USA
Latest News on Lisa Mordente:
Actor, Dancer, Choreographer, and Director Tony Mordente Dies at Age 88 (Jun 14, 2024)
Photos: On the Red Carpet for the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards (May 21, 2024)
Photos: Meet the Nominees For the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards (May 7, 2024)
Actor, Dancer, Choreographer, and Director Tony Mordente Dies at Age 88 (Jun 14, 2024)
Photos: On the Red Carpet for the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards (May 21, 2024)
Photos: Meet the Nominees For the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards (May 7, 2024)
BIO
Lisa Mordente (born July 30, 1958) is an American actress, singer, and dancer.
Born in the Long Island village of New Hyde Park, to choreographer and television director Tony Mordente and actress/dancer Chita Rivera (her birth postponed her mother's opening in the West End production of West Side Story), Mordente made her Broadway debut opposite Alexis Smith in the short-lived 1978 musical Platinum. Marlowe (1981) was equally unsuccessful, but garnered her a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical. She also was assistant to the choreographer for the 1993 production of The Who's Tommy, where she met performer Donnie Kehr, whom she married and later divorced.
Mordente's television credits include a regular role on the 1976 summer series Viva Valdez and guest appearances on Starsky and Hutch, Welcome Back, Kotter, Chico and the Man, The Cosby Show, C.P.O. Sharkey and The A-Team. She served as choreographer for the movies The End and Sister Act.
Mordente also sang a duet with Adam Sandler called "Crazy Love" on his 1996 What the Hell Happened to Me? comedy album.
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STAGE CREDITS
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Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1982 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Lisa Mordente , Marlowe
Drama Desk Awards - 1979 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical
Lisa Mordente, Platinum
Videos
VIDEO: Chita Rivera Accepts her Lifetime Achievement Tony Award Saying 'Theatre is Life'
by Stage Tube - 2018-06-10 22:33:06
TV Exclusive: Chattin' with Chita- The Broadway Legend Gets Ready for Her Cafe Carlyle Return!
by Nicole Rosky - 2017-05-05 13:15:00
STAGE TUBE: Watch NOW! CHITA RIVERA: A LOT OF LIVIN' TO DO Available to Stream in its Entirety
by Sally Henry Fuller - 2015-11-07 11:26:04
STAGE TUBE: Chita Rivera Previews PBS Special - A LOT OF LIVIN' TO DO
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-10-26 17:44:19
TV Exclusive: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE- Tonys Special with 2015 Nominee Chita Rivera!
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-05-16 09:00:51
News
The Chita Rivera Awards Set 2024 Date
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2024
The 2024 Chita Rivera Awards will take place on Monday, May 20 at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more about the awards ceremony here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2024
The 2024 Chita Rivera Awards will take place on Monday, May 20 at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more about the awards ceremony here!
The Loukoumi Foundation Will Host Benefit at Bond 45 Honoring Chita Rivera
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2023
The Loukoumi Foundation will honor Chita Rivera at a benefit event at Bond 45, in which she will accept the foundation's first Make a Difference ICON Award.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2023
The Loukoumi Foundation will honor Chita Rivera at a benefit event at Bond 45, in which she will accept the foundation's first Make a Difference ICON Award.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE And More To Perform At The 2023 Chita Rivera Awards; Presenters Announced
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2023
Presenters and performances have been announced for the 2023 Chita Rivera Awards, taking place on May 22 at 7:30pm at NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts (566 LaGuardia Place off Washington Square Park).
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2023
Presenters and performances have been announced for the 2023 Chita Rivera Awards, taking place on May 22 at 7:30pm at NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts (566 LaGuardia Place off Washington Square Park).
Photos: Cult-Hit CASHINO Returns To New York City And Birdland!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2023
“CASHINO,” the long-running LA and NYC cult hit made it’s debut at Birdland for one night only on Monday, April 3. Susie Mosher (Hairspray and host of Birdland’s “The Lineup”) and recording artist John Boswell starred as Pepper Cole and Johnny Niagra in the special concert version of the critically acclaimed multimedia musical show. See photos from the event.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2023
“CASHINO,” the long-running LA and NYC cult hit made it’s debut at Birdland for one night only on Monday, April 3. Susie Mosher (Hairspray and host of Birdland’s “The Lineup”) and recording artist John Boswell starred as Pepper Cole and Johnny Niagra in the special concert version of the critically acclaimed multimedia musical show. See photos from the event.
Laura Benanti, Nathan Lane, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Bebe Neuwirth & More to Join Concert Celebrating Chita Rivera
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2023
The Entertainment Community Fund will present And All That Jazz: A Celebration of the Legendary Chita Rivera, a one-night-only benefit concert celebrating Chita Rivera’s 90th birthday. See additional performers, and how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2023
The Entertainment Community Fund will present And All That Jazz: A Celebration of the Legendary Chita Rivera, a one-night-only benefit concert celebrating Chita Rivera’s 90th birthday. See additional performers, and how to purchase tickets!
Chita Rivera to be Honored With Signature Theatre's 2023 Stephen Sondheim Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2023
On April 3, 2023, Virginia’s Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre will honor the theatrical icon Chita Rivera with the company’s twelfth Stephen Sondheim Award.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2023
On April 3, 2023, Virginia’s Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre will honor the theatrical icon Chita Rivera with the company’s twelfth Stephen Sondheim Award.
Broadway Stars Chita Rivera, Ramin Karimloo, and Jessie Mueller Join The Parker Series in Fort Lauderdale in Winter 2023
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2023
The Broadway Concert Series presented by Mark Cortale returns to The Parker in late January. The series, co-presented by the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, delivers three intimate evenings of incredible music and hilarious conversations hosted and music directed by Sirius XM Radio star Seth Rudetsky.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2023
The Broadway Concert Series presented by Mark Cortale returns to The Parker in late January. The series, co-presented by the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, delivers three intimate evenings of incredible music and hilarious conversations hosted and music directed by Sirius XM Radio star Seth Rudetsky.
Feature: 30 Days Of Cabaret Gratitude - Day Thirty - The Last Word
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 30, 2022
Broadway World Cabaret is looking at the Lady, the Legend, THE LAST WORD.
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 30, 2022
Broadway World Cabaret is looking at the Lady, the Legend, THE LAST WORD.
Chita Rivera to Present CHITA: THE RHYTHM OF MY LIFE at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 29, 2022
Come celebrate the one and only CHITA RIVERA in a unique concert event CHITA: THE RHYTHM OF MY LIFE for a single performance only on Sunday, December 11 at 2:00pm presented by Segerstrom Center for the Arts at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 29, 2022
Come celebrate the one and only CHITA RIVERA in a unique concert event CHITA: THE RHYTHM OF MY LIFE for a single performance only on Sunday, December 11 at 2:00pm presented by Segerstrom Center for the Arts at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Lisa Mordente been in?
Lisa Mordente has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Lisa Mordente been in?
Lisa Mordente has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Lisa Mordente been nominated for?
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Marlowe and Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Platinum.
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