Lisa Brescia

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Lisa Brescia, born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is an American musical theatre actress who has performed as lead and understudy in several Broadway shows. Lisa is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.

Brescia was lead singer in The Mamas and The Papas from 1993-1998 with original members John Phillips and Denny Doherty.

The role of Amneris in Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida has been played by Brescia in several productions. Brescia joined the first national touring production in 2002 as the standby for Kelli Fournier. She assumed the role in September 2002 when Fournier left the production. Disney later moved her to the Broadway production as the standby for Mandy Gonzoles. Brescia assumed the role on January 4, 2004 upon Gonzoles' departure. She remained in the role until the final show on September 5, 2004. Brescia wold return to the role for one week in 2006 at The Muny in St. Louis along with Simone and Will Chase, all of whom appeared in the Broadway production.

Brescia was recently seen as the standby for Elphaba in the Broadway musical Wicked. She was replaced by former Los Angeles standby Julie Reiber. On June 3, 2008, Brescia replaced Dee Roscioli as Elphaba in the Chicago company of Wicked. It has been reported that Brescia will be leaving the Chicago company of Wicked on August 26, 2008 when Dee Roscioli returns to the role.

1 Roles
2 Awards and nominations
3 External links

[edit] Roles

[edit] Theatre - Broadway

Wicked (2007-2008)...as Elphaba (Standby) Served for both Julia Murney & Stephanie J. Block
The Times They Are A-Changin (2006)...as Cleo (Original Broadway Cast)
The Woman in White (2005)...as Ensemble/Understudy for Marian Halcombe
Aida (January 4 - September 5, 2004) as Amneris (Replacement)
Jesus Christ Superstar (2000)... as Disciple

[edit] Theatre - Chicago

Wicked (June 3, 2008-)...as Elphaba

[edit] Theatre - Touring Productions

Aida (2002) as Amneris in 1st National Tour (Standby) and (Replacement)

[edit] Theatre - Regional Productions

Aida (June 26 - July 2, 2006) as Amneris - The Muny (St Louis, MO)
Actor, Lawyer, and Indian Chief (2002)...as Jenny - Goodspeed Opera/Norma Terris Theatre (Chester, CT)
A Little Night Music (2001)...as Petra - Goodsped Opera House (East Haddam, CT)
Brigadoon (2001)...as Meg - Goodsped Opera House (East Haddam, CT)