Lisa’s career began in her hometown of Overland Park, KS and has taken her to Broadway and many exciting points in between. Currently Lisa is starring as Betty Haynes in “White Christmas” at Studio Tenn in Franklin, TN. Tickets available December 4th-26th here!
Lisa’s Broadway credits include “1776”, “The Addams Family”, and “Ragtime”. Touring credits include the First National tours of “Pippin” and “1776”, the 25th Anniversary Tour of “Cats”, and Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”.
Lisa is proud to be featured on the original concept album of “Ladyship,” originating the character Abigail Gainsborough. “Ladyship” is now available on iTunes, Spotify, Apple Music, and other streaming platforms!
Lisa's regional credits include The Paper Mill Playhouse, The Shakespeare Theatre Company, Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, Broadway at Music Circus, The 5th Avenue Theatre, The MUNY, and many more. Favorite roles include Beverley/Annette in “Come From Away”, Mother Gothel in “Tangled The Musical”, and Magenta in “The Rocky Horror Show!” Lisa is also an adjunct faculty member at Wagner College on Staten Island.
Lisa Karlin’s Singing Reel
Lisa Karlin’s Dance Reel
Lisa as The Leading Player in Pippin.
Lisa as Mother Gothel in Tangled the Musical
“Magic at Work”- Seven Days
“1776 at Ahmanson iStill a Solid Ride”— The Los Angeles Times
“LISA MAKES HER NYMF DEBUT WITH "LADYSHIP"— BroadwayWorld.com
“She is completely captivating from start to finish”— BroadwayWorld.com
“The real star of the show was Lisa Karlin”— fanbolt.com
“PIPPIN GLEAMS AT ITS PEABODY OPENING!”— St Louis Post Dispatch
Lisa was honored to choreograph “Once Upon a Mattress” for the Spring 2025 mainstage at Wagner College Theatre. She is honored to be a part of the adjunct faculty there, and continues to be so proud of Wagner’s dedicated and talented students!
Choreographer’s Debut!
Voiceover