Lisa Jane O’Hare also known as Lisa O’Hare is a British actress and singer best known for her work in musical theatre and American television.
She is particularly recognized for playing Mary Poppins on the West End and in international productions, Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady, Sibella Hallward in the Broadway musical A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, and Georgia Goodwin in NBC’s New Amsterdam.
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| Real Name: | Lisa Jane O’Hare |
| Stage Name: | Lisa O’Hare |
| Born: | November 11, 1983 (age 42 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Morecambe, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom |
| Nationality: | British |
| Ethnicity: | English |
| Height: | 172 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
| Religion: | Christianity |
| Parents: | Mr. and Mrs. O’Hare |
| Spouse: | Brian Shoemaker |
| Relationship: | Married |
| Children: | Cielle Rose Shoemaker |
| Occupation: | Actress, Singer |
| Net Worth: | $5 million |
Early life and education
Lisa O’Hare was born November 11, 1983, in Morecambe, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom. She was born to Mr. and Mrs. O’Hare and was raised by her parents in Morecambe, a seaside town in Lancashire. She developed an early interest in dance and musical theatre. Her ethnicity is English, and she has two siblings. Her religion is Christianity.
Lisa O’Hare began training at the Royal Ballet School in London at the age of 11, remaining there until she was 16. She later continued her training at Millennium College in London, developing her skills in dance, acting, and musical theatre.
Career
Lisa O’Hare began her performing career as a ballet dancer before moving into musical theatre. She performed in dance productions including Alice and the Others at Sadler’s Wells and Defile at the Royal Opera House.
In 2004, she joined the original London production of Mary Poppins, serving as an ensemble member and understudy for the title role. She later became the full-time Mary Poppins in the West End in 2006, becoming the third actress to play the role in the London production.
She also became closely associated with My Fair Lady, portraying Eliza Doolittle in the UK National Tour, U.S. National Tour, Australia, and at Chicago’s Lyric Opera. Other major stage credits include Cabaret, The Sound of Music, Camelot, Gigi, Anything Goes, Me and My Girl, and The Height of the Storm.
O’Hare made her American television debut in The Closer in 2010, followed by appearances in Castle and Undercovers. She later gained wider television recognition as Georgia Goodwin in New Amsterdam, appearing in 17 episodes across 2018 and 2019.
She subsequently appeared in The Good Fight, The Sandman, and Wednesday. In The Sandman, she portrayed Clarice Farrell, while in Wednesday she played Arlene/Mistress Arlene. Her official website confirms her Wednesday, The Sandman, and New Amsterdam credits.
Awards and nominations
- Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award — Lead Performance: Winner, 2011, Cabaret
- Tony Award — Best Musical: Winner, 2014, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder — production award
Personal life
Lisa O’Hare, 42 years old, is married to Brian Shoemaker since 2009, with daughter Cielle Rose Shoemaker.
Lisa O’Hare is 172 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall. She continues to work across television, musical theatre, and stage productions, with her career spanning British, American, and international productions.
Net worth
Lisa O’Hare‘s net worth is $5 million USD. She accumulated her wealth through her career as an actress and singer, earning income from West End and Broadway productions, national and international theatre tours, television appearances, and musical performances.
Her major roles in Mary Poppins, My Fair Lady, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, New Amsterdam, The Sandman, and Wednesday have contributed to her career earnings.
Filmography
- The Closer (2010)
- New Amsterdam (2018–2019)
- The Good Fight (2020)
- The Sandman (2022)
- Wednesday (2022, 2025)