Born and raised in San Francisco, Lena Hall traveled the world performing and received her first big break singing for St. John Paul II at Candlestick Stadium for over 50,000 people at the young age of 7. Hall was a member of the Young People's Teen Musical Theatre Company in San Francisco and at the age of 17, joined the national tour of Cats. When not on the Broadway stage, Lena performs with her band The Deafening
Previous Broadway and Off-Broadway roles include starring as Yitzhak in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, a role for which she won a Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical. She appeared as Sloane in the New York Premiere of Jim Steinman's Bat Out of Hell and as Nicola in the Tony Award-winning musical Kinky Boots (original cast), starred in the award-winning The Toxic Avenger at New World Stages, Disney's Tarzan (original cast), Dracula (original cast), 42nd Street (Anytime Annie), Cats (Demeter), Bedbugs (NYMF) and Green Eyes (Fringe). Film and TV roles include Young Miranda in the Sex and the City film, The Stepford Wives, The Graduates, "All My Children," and "Legally Blonde, the Search for the Next Elle Woods."
Lena Hall, Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Lena Hall, Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Ethan Coen's new comedy is set to feature a strong ensemble, with several Broadway alums. According to Deadline, Jacnier, Gabby Beans, Talia Ryder, Lena Hall, and more will appear in Honey Don't, the upcoming comedy from Ethan Coen. These actors join the previously announced Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza and Chris Evans, who will lead the film.
The 12th annual “Night of a Thousand Judys” – the Pride concert to benefit The Ali Forney Center written and hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre – will be performed at Joe’s Pub. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets.
AMC Networks secures all four seasons of the popular series SNOWPIERCER.Snowpiercer stars Oscar winner Jennifer Connelly, GRAMMY and Tony Award-winner Daveed Diggs, Sean Bean, Rowan Blanchard, Emmy nominee Alison Wright, Mickey Sumner, Iddo Goldberg, Katie McGuinness, Tony Award-winner and GRAMMY nominee Lena Hall.
The Houston Symphony has revealed its 2024−25 Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Tony winner and Grammy nominee Lena Hall will bring her latest one-woman show, THE SHOW GOES ON, to various cities starting in Philadelphia, PA! Learn how to purchase tickets.
Television host Marc Summers brings his interactive solo show, The Life And Slimes Of Marc Summers, to New World Stages. The production officially opened last night. Check out photos from the red carpet here!
BroadwayWorld is celebrating all of the Broadway performers who have sang the National Anthem at major sporting events in the past, including Idina Menzel's performance at Super Bowl XLIX. Which version is your favorite? Watch all the videos here!
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 30, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
See photos of VIP guests at opening night of Days of Wine and Roses!
ThisMyShow Presents will present a concert performances of a new rock opera by Kevin McDonald, member of the comedy group “Kids In The Hall”. Learn how to purchase tickets!
It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 31 December at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
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There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5 for the 2023 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BWW reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue reflects on 2023 in theatre.
The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
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Lena Hall has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
Lena Hall has not appeared in the West End.
Lena Hall has been nominated for the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for her role in Hedwig and the Angry Inch. She has also been nominated for the Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for the same production.
Lena Hall won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for her role in Hedwig and the Angry Inch.
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