Lee Roy Reams
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BIO
LEE ROY REAMS has been hailed by the New York Times as “Broadway’s song & dance man nonpareil” for his leading Broadway roles in THE PRODUCERS (Carbonell, Helen Hayes & Las Vegas Life Awards), 42ND STREET (Tony & Drama Desk Nominations), BEAUTY & THE BEAST, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, HELLO, DOLLY!, AN EVENING WITH JERRY HERMAN, APPLAUSE, LORELEI, OKLAHOMA! & SWEET CHARITY. On Broadway, he directed the last revival of Carol Channing’s HELLO, DOLLY! & AN EVENING WITH JERRY HERMAN. His TV, concert & cabaret appearances have taken him around the world and to the White House before four U.S. Presidents (Carter, Reagan, Bush Sr. & Clinton). Most recently, he played to another sold out house at Broadway’s FEINSTEIN’S / 54 BELOW & made history as the first American male to star as Dolly in an Equity production of HELLO, DOLLY! at the Wick Theatre where he also starred in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES. He’s a board member of the CHITA RIVERA AWARDS & received the Friars Club Thespian of the Year Award. He also is the proud recipient of an Honorary Doctorate from his alma mater, CCM / University of Cincinnati.
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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
TV Shows
Dancer, Roman Slave, Cowboy
Awards and Nominations
winner
Lee Roy ReamsThe Producers
Lee Roy Reams, 42nd Street
Lee Roy Reams, 42nd Street
Videos
TV: Watch Sutton Foster, Bernadette Peters, Betty Buckley & More Tribute Jerry Herman!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-02-04 11:26:13
TV Exclusive: Watch Harvey Schmidt & Tom Jones on Stage Together One Last Time
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-03-01 15:01:48
News
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2026
Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including The Scarlet Pimpernel in Concert, Ray Angry, featuring WAyne Brady & Orfeh, plus more.
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jun 24, 2026
World-acclaimed Irish tenor Emmet Cahill, international concert star and lead singer of Celtic Thunder, made his debut at 54 Below this month. Check out photos here!
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jun 21, 2026
MAC Award-winner Ethan Mathias returns to The Green Room 42 on 7/9 with his brand-new show, Wait 'Til You See What's Next. Read a conversation with the 17-year-old rising star about the show.
by Andrew Poretz - Jun 18, 2026
Sidney Myer was feted by Marilyn Maye, Charles Busch, Nicolas King and dozens more at a joyous sold-out American Popular Song Society Lifetime Achievement Award gala on June 15.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026
Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Grammy and Emmy winner Will Roland, Tony winner Norm Lewis and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026
54 Below will honor the LGBTQ+ performers, producers, and artists who are vital members of our artistic community this Pride Month. Join in celebrating their contributions to the cabaret art form.
by Luka Vonier - May 22, 2026
Summer is coming fast and furious and some of Broadway's best performers are getting ready to hit the stage at NYC's premiere cabaret destination, 54 Below. Enjoy previews from some of June's performers, including Norm Lewis, Lee Roy Reams, Meghan Murphy, and Linda Eder. Get your tickets today!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 5, 2026
The nominees for the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards recently met the press. BroadwayWorld was there and you can learn more about the event and check out photos here!
by Stephen Sorokoff - Apr 29, 2026
Nicolas King entered the ring on April 28 with a new show titled 'NICOLAS KING: Celebrating the Memory & Iconic Arrangements of Mike Renzi. See photos and a review of the show.
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 1, 2026
GOTTA DANCE! is now playing at Stage 42 in New York City. Go inside opening night with new photos from the red carpet. Watch a new video of highlights from the show!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 26, 2026
Need a great book to spring into the new season? This spring, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 16 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Spring 2026 reading list.
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Mar 24, 2026
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets presented the 40th Annual MAC Awards at a live ceremony at NYC's Peter Norton Symphony Space. See photos from the event and learn more about the MAC Award winners.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2026
Additional stars have joined the lineup of Broadway luminaries bringing to life LGBTQ+ stories through show tunes at Broadway Backwards, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026
Next month, 54 Below, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Vanessa Williams, Tony Danza and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2026
Irish vocalists Emmett O'Hanlon and Emmet Cahill appeared together Monday evening at Birdland Jazz Club, presenting a program of ballads, show tunes, and classic selections by celebrated composers. See photos of the show.
by Andrew Poretz - Jan 2, 2026
The legendary and unique cabaret performer and booker Sidney Myer was spectacular in a sold-out run of shows at Pangea between December 21 and New Year's Eve.
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 18, 2025
This is one of the reasons we choose to be New Yorkers.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2025
The date has been revealed for the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards, which will take place at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. The Chita Rivera Awards celebrate dance and choreographic excellence.
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 8, 2025
It's 100 years since Sammy Davis Jr. was born - let the celebration commence!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2025
54 Below will present ONCE IN A LIFETIME: A SAMMY DAVIS, JR. CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION this Sunday evening. The program will feature an all-star cast performing selections associated with Davis’s career, with music direction by Michael Lavine. The event will be presented live at 54 Below and streamed online.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Lee Roy Reams has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.
Lee Roy Reams has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Supporting Performer, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Producers , Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for 42nd Street and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for 42nd Street.
Lee Roy Reams has won several prestigious awards throughout his career. Notably, he earned a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his role in 1975's "La Cage aux Folles." Additionally, he has received a Drama Desk Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award. Reams was also honored with the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival. His extensive contributions to the theater world have established him as a respected figure in Broadway history.
