Lisa-Marie Newton

Casting - Creede Repertory Theatre

Administrator — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:08:25 +0000

I will be spending my summer in the Rocky Mountains! I have been cast as the title character in “The Drowsy Chaperone” at Creede Repertory Theatre in Creede, CO. They have been around for 47 years in this sleepy town of about 400. I have been wanting to work in a repertory theatre for quite a while now, and I am so pleased that I will get the chance. And “Drowsy” (a euphemism for drunk) is a HOOT!

Maybe you can take a summer vacation to the mountains and join me…

You can learn more about the company here: www.creederep.org

End of Year Top Ten Lists - Wow!

Administrator — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 19:32:11 +0000

I am excited and humbled to say that I was a part of 3, count ‘em THREE, shows that were listed in Talkin’ Broadway’s Richard Connema’s favorite musicals of 2011. Congratulations to Assassins, Oh Kay! and Beardo - all on the top ten list. http://www.talkinbroadway.com/allthatchat/d.php?id=2035365

I was also personally listed as one of Richard’s favorite female performers of 2011 along with my cohort in crime, Eliza Leoni, for Assassins. http://www.talkinbroadway.com/allthatchat/d.php?id=2035367

Another show I was a part of, “Taming of the Shrew” at Cal Shakes, was listed as a top 2011 production in Chad Jones’ Theatre Dogs: http://www.theaterdogs.net/2011/12/29/2011-in-the-rearview-mirror-the-best-of-bay-area-stages/

Casting: Hairspray! at BBB

Administrator — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 19:23:27 +0000

I am very excited to announce that I will be playing Velma Van Tussle, the mean and bitchy producer of the “Corny Collins Show” in HAIRSPRAY! directed by the fantastic Amanda Folena at Broadway by the Bay in Redwood City. It runs April 5-22 at the Fox Theatre in Redwood City. More info to come!

Messiah with San Francisco Sinfonietta

Administrator — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:07:43 +0000

I will be singing the Alto solos in the Sing-it-yourself-Messiah with the San Francisco Sinfonietta conductedby Urs Leonhardt Steiner on December 5, 7:30pm at the Mission Dolores Basilica in San Francisco. I’m unbelievably excited to do this. Tickets are available at City Box Office.

“Oh Kay!” at 42nd Street Moon opens Nov. 2

Administrator — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 06:41:25 +0000

My latest project has me playing Constance Appleton, the ill-fated fiance of Jimmy Winter, an upper-class playboy during the prohibition era. The show is a hoot, with a fantastic cast of singers and dancers at The Eureka Theatre. Previews begin on November 2, officially opening on November 5. The show only runs through November 20, so get your tickets soon. You can order tickets through 42nd Street Moon’s website here.

Taming of the Shrew at Cal Shakes opening Sept. 21

Administrator — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:56:40 +0000

I am understudying several roles in “Taming of the Shrew” at California Shakespeare Theater in Orinda. The show begins previews on Sept. 21 and closes October 16. I will be spending this week on the stage standing in during tech rehearsals and I couldn’t be more excited about it. Check it out if you can at http://www.calshakes.org/. Stay tuned to see if I get to go on in a performance…

“Fight Like A Woman” Photo Contest

Administrator — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 04:34:06 +0000

I entered a photo contest for The Breast Cancer Site. Out of hundreds of entries, I was selected as a top 10 finalist. If I win, they will make a special e-card out of my picture. And YOU can help!

Go to this link: http://wildfireapp.com/website/6/contests/143670/voteable_entries, find my picture and vote for me. You can vote once a day. The Breast Cancer Site helps fund mammograms for women without health insurance. On the site, you can also click to help needy women get mammograms.

New Headshots with Greg Crowder

Administrator — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 00:16:56 +0000

I shot with Greg Crowder early in July, and had a wonderful time.

I’m currently trying to decide which headshots to put up on the website. Here is a taste of what’s to come.

Casting - 42nd Street Moon

Administrator — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 08:31:20 +0000

I will be playing Constance in “Oh, Kay!” by Gershwin at 42nd Street Moon in November. I last worked with them in 2005, so I am really excited to be back! More info to come.

Casting - Cal Shakes

Administrator — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 08:30:40 +0000

I am beyond thrilled to announce that I will be understudying 2 roles and ensemble in “Taming of the Shrew” at California Shakespeare Theatre. This will be my first time at Cal Shakes! Performances in September and October.