Lisa’s career began in her hometown of Overland Park, KS and has taken her to Broadway and many exciting points in between. Recently Lisa starred as Captain Beverley Bass and Annette in “Come From Away” at Northern Stage.
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, The Arvada Center, Portland Center Stage, and many more. Favorite roles include Florence Vassy in Chess, 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
Come From Away
Hair
1776 First National Tour
DCL Broadway Guest Artist
Pippin First National Tour
Matilda
The Rocky Horror Show
Saturday Night Fever
Disney's The Little Mermaid
The Addams Family on Broadway
Chess
Cats
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
Up Next!!!!
This holiday season Lisa will be starring in “White Christmas” as Betty Haynes at Studio Tenn in Franklin Tennessee. Tickets available here!