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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TV Shows
Dancer, Roman Slave, Cowboy
Awards and Nominations
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Lee Roy Reams, The Producers
Lee Roy Reams, 42nd Street
Lee Roy Reams, 42nd Street
News
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2026
Jeff Harnar will bring back BLAME IT ON MY YOUTH for two encore performances at Don't Tell Mama, reuniting with longtime music director Alex Rybeck for songs from their decades-long partnership.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 31, 2026
The Hollywood Museum will host an event featuring celebrities reading letters written to Marilyn Monroe, held near its Marilyn Monroe centennial exhibit at the Max Factor Building.
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jul 31, 2026
Singer and actor Nicolas King celebrated his 35th birthday with starry friends on Friday July 24 with a standing-room-only show at the Beechman Theatre.
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
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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 won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for42nd Street in 1981. He received a Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding Actor in a Musical for the same production. Reams was also nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for Loesser in 1995. Additionally, he earned a Theatre World Award early in his career for his Broadway debut performance.
