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BIO

Broadway, bi-lingual actress Angela Lin was born and raised in Singapore before immigrating to San Jose, CA.



She attended Abraham Lincoln High, a performance magnet high school, and continued to major in Drama: Musical Theater at the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University. During her time at CMU, Angela spent a summer studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London and a semester abroad at Anton Chekhov's Moscow Art Theater in Russia.

Angela earned Carnegie Mellon Drama's Adelyne Roth Levine Memorial Award for Acting upon graduation, and soon found herself on Broadway in the Royal National Theater's Broadway transfer of "Coram Boy". A year later she would understudy and go on to perform in Manhattan Theater Club's Broadway production of "Top Girls" starring Marissa Tomei and Martha Plimpton, then co-star in Broadway's "Chinglish" by David Henry Hwang, where she was named one of Backstage's Most Memorable NY Stage Performances.

Now based in Los Angeles, California, Angela stars in the BAFTA-nominated series "Little America" for Apple TV+, receiving critical acclaim for her performance from numerous publications, including Variety, which named Angela's performance one of their "Top 30 Most Memorable TV Moments of the 2020 Emmy Eligibility Season" saying: "Angela Lin's turn as Ai, a single Chinese mother struggling to identify with her increasingly American children, is astonishing. At the peak of the episode, Ai performs a desperate karaoke version of Dusty Springfield's "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" as she remembers the hard road it took her to get there. It's gorgeous and heart-wrenching all at once."

Along with her theatrical and commercial work, Angela also became an award-winning audiobook narrator, with over 50+ audiobooks under her belt.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Miss Qian

Prosecutor Li

Xi Yan (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2008
Lady Nijo/Win (Understudy)

Patient Griselda/Jeanine/Kit/Shona (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Miss Price

[Off-Broadway]
2006
Player Five (Haiku Geisha, Sumiko Matsushita)


Movies

Falling Awake
[ 2009 ] Chinese Girl
Louder Than Words
[ 2013 ] Hostess
The Father's Love
[ 2014 ] Sarah
Stranger in the House
[ 2015 ] Rebecca
H.O.M.E.
[ 2016 ] Sze Wun
Night in Paradise
[ 2020 ] Jae-Yeon

TV Shows

Learn Chinese with Chinglish Broadway!
Angela
The Young and the Restless
Roz

News


Conductor Christopher Munce To Make Carnegie Hall Debut On Easter Sunday

On Easter Sunday, April 17, Christopher Munce returns to Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage under the auspices of MidAmerica Productions. The last time he performed at Carnegie Hall with MidAmerica, he was a high school junior singing in the choir. This time, he will be making his Carnegie Hall conducting debut during the second concert of MidAmerica Productions' 39th season.
Seán Boulware To Conduct Mark Hayes' GLORIA In Carnegie Hall On Easter Sunday

On Easter Sunday, April 17, Seán Boulware will return to Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage under the auspices of MidAmerica Productions to conduct Mark Hayes' Gloria. Joining him onstage are vocal soloists Sydney Kucine, soprano; Jenni Bank, mezzo-soprano; Joseph Sacchi, tenor; and Erik Earl Larsen, baritone.
LITTLE AMERICA Renewed for Season Two

Variety reports that Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon's Apple TV series 'Little America' has been renewed for a second season ahead of the premiere of its first.
Lanzetta Conducts Beethoven On MidAmerica Season Opener At Carnegie Hall

MidAmerica Productions will welcome back its Principal Guest Conductor, Giuseppe Lanzetta, on Sunday, February 17th, on the occasion of the opening concert of MidAmerica's 36th concert season in New York. The performance will begin at 2 pm.
THE VERVE PIPE Announces 2018 Headlining Tour Dates

THE VERVE PIPE Announces 2018 Headlining Tour Dates
BWW Review: THE KING OF THE YEES Playwright Lauren Yee Shares Her Father's Story in an Innovative World Premiere Staging

In her new latest play KING OF THE YEES, now enjoying its World Premiere at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City, Yee shares the tale of how her father Larry has been a driving force in the Yee Fung Toy (Yee Family Association), a seemingly obsolescent Chinese American men's club formed 150 years ago in the wake of the Gold Rush when workers from China were brought to San Francisco to assist in the building of the much-needed railroads crossing America. And while the story may be totally fictionalized, it seemed very real to me, especially since Yee wrote herself as well as her father into the play, having them introduced in an innovative, comical, and interactive way during the preamble to the production. For those of you lucky enough to be seated in the front row, be prepared to interact with the overly friendly and well-intentioned Larry Yee, portrayed with energy and glee by Francis Jue.
Photo Flash: George Takei and More Celebrate KING OF THE YEES Opening at the Douglas

The world premiere production of 'King of the Yees' opened at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre this Sunday, July 16, and BroadwayWorld has photos from the festivities below! Written by Lauren Yee, directed by Joshua Kahan Brody and produced in association with Goodman Theatre, 'King of the Yees' will continue through August 6, 2017.
Photo Flash: First Look at KING OF THE YEES, Opening This Weekend at the Douglas

The world premiere production of 'King of the Yees' will open at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre this Sunday, July 16. Written by Lauren Yee, directed by Joshua Kahan Brody and produced in association with Goodman Theatre, 'King of the Yees' will continue through August 6, 2017. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Chicago Cast to Return for KING OF THE YEES at the Douglas

Center Theatre Group has announced the casting for the world premiere production of "King of the Yees" by Lauren Yee. Directed by Joshua Kahan Brody and produced in association with Goodman Theatre, "King of the Yees" begins previews July 9, opens July 16 and continues through August 6, 2017, at the Kirk Douglas Theatre.
Photo Flash: First Look at Stephenie Soohyun Park and More in KING OF YEES World Premiere at the Goodman

Explore the vivid history of America's largest Chinatown through the eyes of a new generation in Lauren Yee's King of the Yees - a Goodman Theatre-commissioned world premiere that was developed in the 2015 New Stages Festival. Yee's longtime collaborator Joshua Kahan Brody directs her offbeat and electric joy ride about living in the contemporary world while honoring one's rich ancestral heritage - and the conflict that ensues. The production will debut at A Contemporary Theatre and Canada's National Arts Centre later this year. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below! 
Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal for KING OF THE YEES at Goodman Theatre

Explore the vivid history of America's largest Chinatown through the eyes of a new generation in Lauren Yee's King of the Yees - a Goodman Theatre-commissioned world premiere that was developed in the 2015 New Stages Festival. Yee's longtime collaborator Joshua Kahan Brody directs her offbeat and electric joy ride about living in the contemporary world while honoring one's rich ancestral heritage-and the conflict that ensues. The production will debut at A Contemporary Theatre and Canada's National Arts Centre later this year. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!
Casting Complete for Goodman's GLORIA, UNCLE VANYA, DESTINY OF DESIRE and KING OF THE YEES

Goodman Theatre announces complete casting and creative teams for four Winter/Spring 2017 productions - one world premiere Goodman commission and three Chicago premieres - continuing the 2016/2017 'Essential Goodman' season.
Recorded Books Announces Audio Edition of 2016 Scotiabank Giller Prize Winner

Recorded Books, the audiobook publisher of Madeleine Thien's Do Not Say We Have Nothing, added another credential to its publishing honors when Thien's novel was named this year's Scotiabank Giller Prize winner.
Annual PlayLabs Festival Runs October 17�"23 at the Playwrights' Center

The Playwrights' Center's 45th anniversary season kicks off October 17 with PlayLabs, a week-long new play festival featuring Core Writers Christina Ham ('West of Central'), Susan Soon He Stanton ('we, the invisibles') and Ken Urban ('The Remains'). Tickets are free and can be reserved at pwcenter.org/playlabs.
Playwrights' Center Announces 45th Anniversary Season

Since its founding in 1971, the Playwrights' Center has been imagining theater forward. For decades it has been one of the nation's most important organizations for developing new plays and launching the careers of playwrights.
Photo Flash: THE WHIPPING MAN Celebrates Opening at Pasadena Playhouse

The Pasadena Playhouse presents, in association with South Coat Repertory, Matthew Lopez's multi-award winning play THE WHIPPING MAN as the fourth production of the 2014-2015 season. THE WHIPPING plays through March 1, 2015 at The Pasadena Playhouse. Stage and television star Charlie Robinson (NBC's 'Night Court') plays Simon in this Obie Award-winning drama. The production also stars Adam Haas Hunter and Jarrod M. Smith and is directed by Martin Benson. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night festivities below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Sharon Leal, Angela Lin, John Sloan, Brandon Scott and More in Pasadena Playhouse's STOP KISS

The Pasadena Playhouse (Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director and Elizabeth Doran, Executive Director) presents STOP KISS, the second production of its 2014-2015 Season. Written by Diana Son and directed by Pasadena Playhouse Associate Artistic Director Seema Sueko, STOP KISS stars Sharon Leal (Bill Condon's Dreamgirls, Fox's "Boston Public," and Lionsgate's Addicted), Angela Lin (Broadway's Chinglish), John Sloan (Fox's "Happy Hour"), Brandon Scott (ABC's "Grey's Anatomy"), Amanda Carlin (Liar Liar), and Jeff De Serrano (A&E's "Longmire"). STOP KISS performs through November 30, 2014.
LAVENDER NIGHT OUT Benefit Set for the Pasadena Playhouse Tonight

The Pasadena Playhouse presents Lavender Night Out a benefit in support of art, inclusion and equality featuring a Premiere Week performance of Diana Son's GLADD Media Award winning play STOP KISS tonight, November 6, 2014. The festivities start at 6:30pm at The Pasadena Playhouse, with the STOP KISS performance at 8:00pm followed by dessert and drinks with the cast and director.
Sharon Leal, Angela Lin, Brandon Scott and More Star in Pasadena Playhouse's STOP KISS, Beginning Tonight

The Pasadena Playhouse presents STOP KISS, the second production of its 2014-2015 Season. Written by Diana Son and directed by Pasadena Playhouse Associate Artistic Director Seema Sueko, STOP KISS stars Sharon Leal (Bill Condon's Dreamgirls, Fox's 'Boston Public,' and Lionsgate's Addicted), Angela Lin (Broadway's Chinglish), John Sloan (Fox's 'Happy Hour'), Brandon Scott (ABC's 'Grey's Anatomy'), Amanda Carlin (Liar Liar), and Jeff De Serrano (A&E's 'Longmire'). The production is performed tonight, November 4 - 30, 2014 with the official press night on Wednesday, November 9, 2014.
LAVENDER NIGHT OUT Benefit Set for the Pasadena Playhouse, 11/6

The Pasadena Playhouse presents Lavender Night Out a benefit in support of art, inclusion and equality featuring a Premiere Week performance of Diana Son's GLADD Media Award winning play STOP KISS on Thursday, November 6, 2014. The festivities start at 6:30pm at The Pasadena Playhouse, with the STOP KISS performance at 8:00pm followed by dessert and drinks with the cast and director.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Angela Lin been in?

Angela Lin has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Angela Lin been in?

Angela Lin has not appeared in the West End.

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