Mackenzie
Lesser-Roy
NYC ACTOR, MUSICIAN, ARTIST
Moaning Myrtle in the 1st National Tour of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
An absolute standout performance comes from Mackenzie Lesser-Roy as Moaning Myrtle, who channels the original in voice and manner but puts her own spin on it — literally — performing her entire scene on a rotating hoop atop the fountain sink in the “girls’ bathroom.” She is a delight. -DC Theater Arts
Mackenzie Lesser-Roy as giddy, giggling, bold and flirtatious Moaning Myrtle is an over the top scene stealer. -The Sleepless Critic, Boston
Mackenzie Lesser-Roy made a splash in the first act, leaving audiences roaring with laughter and solidifying one of the most memorable scenes from the entire performance. -The Suffolk Journal, Boston
Mackenzie Lesser-Roy’s Moaning Myrtle is the evening’s undisputed standout. Her performance transcends mere imitation; with physicality that is part gymnast and part burlesque, she claims the character as her own. Whether through her playful accent or her acrobatic tease atop the bathroom sink, Lesser-Roy delivers everything we want from Myrtle, bringing a sharp, singular wit to this iconic spectral presence. -Minnesota Monthly
If I had to hand out a personal award for the night, Moaning Myrtle absolutely stole the show. -The Orlando Life
Girl in the 2nd National Tour of Once
Nothing about Lesser-Roy’s performance is tired. It’s been worn smooth with patience, anxious nicks replaced by wistful grooves. She’s absorbed Girl’s pains so completely she delivers them with near stillness. It’s the kind of quietude that makes you want to reel against the backdrop of her stuck-still heart. -The Boston Globe
Mackenzie Lesser-Roy tackles the complex, at times dark and sarcastic, ingenue with great depth and characterization. She’s also gets several opportunities to play the piano in the production, and I couldn’t help but be moved by her early rendition of a Mendelssohn piece. -The Academy of Music
Girl’s determined and winsome personality proves complementary to Guy, and Lesser-Roy plays it well while occasionally showing traces of Girl’s own brokenness…Lesser-Roy proves to be exceptionally skilled on both fronts, providing the musical chops, emotion and palpable chemistry the story needs. -Lexington Opera House
The radiant Mackenzie Lesser-Roy brings a disarming gentility to Girl that in many ways makes her the heart of this production. -Dig Boston
Lesser-Roy [is] so affecting as Girl that you’ll feel no temptation to compare her to Cristin Milioti, who created the role on Broadway: She makes it her own and does so effortlessly. -The Wall Street Journal