Lisa St. Lou

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Lisa St. Lou
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Background information
Birth nameLisa Marie Neubauer
Born (1975-05-01) May 1, 1975 (age 48)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)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.

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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 [18] 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. [19] [20]

St. Lou and Hyams have been two-time participants at The Johnny Mercer Writers Colony at Goodspeed Opera House (2014, 2018). [21] [22] as well as The New Victory Theater's Labworks Artists. [23]

As a singer

In 2016, St. Lou released a traditional pop album under her married name titled Lisa Rothauser's Life. Who Knew?, [24] 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. [25] [26] 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 [27] on background vocals, mixed by the late Al Schmitt [28] and was co-written and produced with Tor Hyams. [29] The album was released in February 2021 and landed on Billboard’s top thirty Adult Contemporary chart for seven weeks. [30]

Notable performances

From Ain't No Good Man were on "Show Me St. Louis" (NBS affiliate) [31] and “Today in Nashville”.

Personal life

She has two children, Colton Rothauser and Wesley Rothauser. [32]

Discography

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  1. ↑ "LISA ST LOU "I'VE SEEN THE LIGHT" #29* BILLBOARD AC CHART DEBUT!". LAKESIDE PROMOTION. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
  2. ↑ "Daniel A. Neubauer Obituary (2016) St. Louis Post-Dispatch". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
  3. ↑ "Exclusive Video Premiere: Lisa St. Lou 'I've Seen The Light' ft. Ian Neville & Ivan Neville – American Blues Scene". 22 January 2021. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
  4. ↑ "Lisa St. Lou channels a New Orleans sound on "Ain't No Good Man," the title track off her debut full-length album". OffBeat Magazine. 13 May 2021. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
  5. ↑ "Tor Hyams and Lisa Rothauser in "Life, Who Knew"". Universe. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
  6. ↑ "Jeremy Kushnier, Eden Espinosa, Rachel York Lead STEALING TIME at NYMF, 7/15-16". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
  7. ↑ "Lisa Rothauser – Broadway Cast & Staff". IBDb.com. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
  8. ↑ ""Mock Your World" Comes to Rockwood Music Hall Tonight and Tomorrow | The Lo-Down : News from the Lower East Side" . Retrieved 2022-03-19.
  9. ↑ Rosky, Nicole. "BWW Interview: Lisa Rothauser Previews LIFE. WTF?, Coming to Joe's Pub!". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
  10. ↑ "The Songs of Tor & Lisa". Feinstein's/54 Below. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
  11. ↑ "The First Annual Trump Family Special review – outrageous musical can't outdo Donald". the Guardian. 2018-09-24. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
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