Lisa St. Lou Explained

Lisa St. Lou
Background:solo_singer
Birth Name:Lisa Marie Neubauer
Birth Date:1 May 1975
Birth Place:St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Instrument:Vocals
Website: Lisastlou.com

Lisa Marie St. Lou (born May 1, 1975) is an American singer-songwriter, writer, and performer based in Brooklyn, New York. St. Lou experienced breakthrough success relatively late in life at 45 years old when she released her debut soul album, Ain't No Good Man in 2021, featuring soul and funk musicians Irma Thomas and Cyril Neville. Her single, "I've Seen The Light” debuted at #29 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart[1] and remained in the top 30 for seven weeks.

Biography

Early life

St. Lou was born Lisa Marie Neubauer in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Brenda Rice and Daniel Neubauer, and was an only child.[2] She began her musical journey singing soulful versions of classic hymns in her grandma's Baptist church in south St. Louis.[3] Musical influences were Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, and Janis Joplin.[4] She received her Bachelor of Music from Truman State University[5] and attended Boston University's School for the Arts, obtaining a Master of Music in vocal performance.[6]

As a performer

St. Lou's most notable roles include Lick Me Bite Me in the Second National Tour of Mel Brooks' The Producers directed by Susan Stroman, in which she went on to perform the roles of Hold Me Touch Me and Lick me Bite Me in the Broadway production.[7] She co-produced and played multiple roles in Mock Your World[8] as well as sold-out solo shows called Life. WTF?  at Joe’s Pub[9] and Life. Who Knew? at Feinstein’s 54 Below.[10] She co-wrote the music and lyrics to the off-Broadway run of The 1st Annual Trump Family Special in which she also played the role of Ivanka Trump opposite Gina Gershon as Melania.[11]

As a writer

St. Lou's premiered her first musical titled Stealing Time, which she co-wrote with Grammy-nominated songwriter and record producer, Tor Hyams, at the New York Musical Theatre Festival in 2012 starring Rachel York and Jeremy Kushner.[12] St. Lou and Hyams have since continued their collaboration that has included a commission for the musical adaptation of Green Acres[13] , and Quarantween[14] . Other works include Howie D: Back in the Day co-written with Howie D of the Backstreet Boys (World Premiere 2019 at The Rose Theater, Omaha, NE)[15] and Senior Living (World Premiere 2022 at Portland Stage Company in Portland, ME directed by Judith Ivey)[16] and contributed an original song for a new work called Ensemble 2.0, featuring letters written by Tennessee Williams developed at Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis, MO.[17]

St. Lou and Hyams have wrote and produced "Give A Little Glo", featuring TikTok star McKenzi Brooke are currently working with Far Out Studios show-running, producing and writing for Season 2 of The Glo Sho on GloUpGirls TV with Far Out Studios and just released a second single, "Rock Your Glo" with girl group Glotivation.[18] [19]

St. Lou and Hyams have been two-time participants at The Johnny Mercer Writers Colony at Goodspeed Opera House (2014, 2018).[20] [21] as well as The New Victory Theater's Labworks Artists.[22]

As a singer

In 2016, St. Lou released a traditional pop album under her married name titled Lisa Rothauser's Life. Who Knew?, an homage to musical theatre, jazz standards, and originals. In 2019, she co-wrote and was a featured artist on a family album Which One Am I? with Backstreet Boy Howie D and Tor Hyams, who also produced the album.[23] [24] Ain't No Good Man, St. Lou’s debut as a soul singer-songwriter, was recorded in New Orleans featuring Ivan Neville on piano and organ, Ian Neville on Guitar, Raymond Weber on drums, Tony Hall on bass, Celisse and Crystal Monee Hall[25] on background vocals, mixed by the late Al Schmitt[26] and was co-written and produced with Tor Hyams.[27] The album was released in February 2021 and landed on Billboard’s top thirty Adult Contemporary chart for seven weeks.[28]

Notable performances

From Ain't No Good Man were on "Show Me St. Louis" (NBS affiliate)[29] and “Today in Nashville”.

Personal life

She has two children, Colton Rothauser and Wesley Rothauser.[30]

Discography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: LISA ST LOU "I'VE SEEN THE LIGHT" #29* BILLBOARD AC CHART DEBUT! . 2022-03-17 . LAKESIDE PROMOTION . en-US.
  2. Web site: Daniel A. Neubauer Obituary (2016) St. Louis Post-Dispatch . 2022-03-17 . Legacy.com.
  3. Web site: Exclusive Video Premiere: Lisa St. Lou 'I've Seen The Light' ft. Ian Neville & Ivan Neville – American Blues Scene . 22 January 2021 . 2022-03-17 . en-US.
  4. Web site: Lisa St. Lou channels a New Orleans sound on "Ain't No Good Man," the title track off her debut full-length album . 2022-03-17 . OffBeat Magazine . 13 May 2021 . en-US.
  5. Web site: Tor Hyams and Lisa Rothauser in "Life, Who Knew" . 2022-03-17 . Universe . en.
  6. Web site: Jeremy Kushnier, Eden Espinosa, Rachel York Lead STEALING TIME at NYMF, 7/15-16 . 2022-03-17 . BroadwayWorld.com . en.
  7. Web site: Lisa Rothauser – Broadway Cast & Staff . 2022-03-19 . IBDb.com.
  8. Web site: "Mock Your World" Comes to Rockwood Music Hall Tonight and Tomorrow The Lo-Down : News from the Lower East Side . 2022-03-19 . en-US.
  9. Web site: Rosky . Nicole . BWW Interview: Lisa Rothauser Previews LIFE. WTF?, Coming to Joe's Pub! . 2022-03-19 . BroadwayWorld.com . en.
  10. Web site: The Songs of Tor & Lisa . 2022-03-19 . Feinstein's/54 Below . en-US.
  11. Web site: 2018-09-24 . The First Annual Trump Family Special review – outrageous musical can't outdo Donald . 2022-03-19 . the Guardian . en.
  12. Web site: Jeremy Kushnier, Eden Espinosa, Rachel York Lead STEALING TIME at NYMF, 7/15-16 . 2022-03-19 . BroadwayWorld.com . en.
  13. Web site: Theatrical Company Center Stage Capital Launches With Portfolio Including 'Green Acres' Musical . 2022-03-19 . IMDb.
  14. Web site: Quarantween - Crew . 2022-03-19 . TheaterWorksUSA . en-US.
  15. Web site: Swerczek . Christine . BWW Review: HOWIE D: BACK IN THE DAY at The Rose Theater is Fun Family Entertainment . 2022-03-19 . BroadwayWorld.com . en.
  16. Web site: Feeney . Steve . 2022-01-31 . Theater review: The heartwarming 'Senior Living' emphasizes both words in the title . 2022-03-19 . Press Herald.
  17. Web site: Ensemble 2.0 . 2022-03-19 . Tennessee Williams Festival . en-US.
  18. Web site: 2022-02-23 . LIL BIT SAUCY JOINS NEW GIRL MUSICAL GROUP, GLOTIVATION . 2022-03-19 . BCK Online . en-US.
  19. Web site: 2022-03-10 . Far Out Toys, Kidoodle.TV Bring 'The GLO Show' to TV Screens Worldwide • The Toy Book . 2022-03-19 . The Toy Book . en-US.
  20. Web site: Cristi . A. A. . Writers Announced For 2018 Johnny Mercer Writers Colony At Goodspeed . 2022-03-19 . BroadwayWorld.com . en.
  21. Web site: 2015-01-21 . Participants Announced for Third Annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Colony at Goodspeed . 2022-03-19 . Naugatuck, CT Patch . en.
  22. Web site: Backstreet Boy Howie D. and Others Among New Victory LabWorks Artists TheaterMania . 2022-03-19 . Theatermania.com . en-US.
  23. Web site: Hartshorn . Tori . Backstreet Boy Howie D Releases Debut Kids' Album WHICH ONE AM I? Today . 2022-03-19 . BroadwayWorld.com . en.
  24. Web site: Hartshorn . Tori . Backstreet Boy Howie D to Releases Debut Family Album WHICH ONE AM I? . 2022-03-19 . BroadwayWorld.com . en.
  25. Web site: Whitmore . Laura B. . 2021-06-21 . Girl Power to the Max! Lisa St. Lou Delivers a Sassy and Strong 'Girl Get On' . 2022-03-19 . Parade: Entertainment, Recipes, Health, Life, Holidays . en.
  26. Web site: Al Schmitt . 2022-03-19 . Discogs . en.
  27. Web site: Ehrenclou . Martine . 2021-05-13 . Vocalist Lisa St. Lou Channels The Best of New Orleans On New Video "Ain't No Good Man" . 2022-03-19 . ROCK AND BLUES MUSE . en-US.
  28. Web site: Lisa St. Lou channels a New Orleans sound on "Ain't No Good Man," the title track off her debut full-length album . 2022-03-19 . OffBeat Magazine . 13 May 2021 . en-US.
  29. Web site: YouTube. Lisa St. Lou performs on Show Me St. Louis . en . 2022-03-19.
  30. Web site: Daniel A. Neubauer Obituary (2016) St. Louis Post-Dispatch . 2022-03-19 . Legacy.com.

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