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Darren Lee BIO

A native of Southern CA, Darren Lee began his career in the Entertainment Industry at age 11 as a contestant on Jr. Star Search. Shortly thereafter he became a series regular on Kids Incorporated, a Disney Channel favorite. In the years following he appeared in a variety of national commercials, television shows, and feature films such as Hackers, playing a role (Razor) opposite Angelina Jolie, and Sisters w/Tina Fey, Amy Poehler. He also danced alongside Catherine Zeta-Jones and Renée Zellweger in the Academy Award-winning film Chicago. By the early '90s, Lee relocated to New York, advancing his career into the new millennium with Broadway roles in Chicago, Guys and Dolls, and in the original companies of Allegiance, Shogun the Musical, Miss Saigon, Victor/Victoria with Julie Andrews, Kiss Me Kate, On the Town, Seussical the Musical, Pacific Overtures, and Thoroughly Modern Millie.

After 18 years as a Broadway performer, Lee has refocused his energies on directing and choreography. His Broadway work includes associate choreographer on Pacific Overtures, other New York productions include: 24 Hour Musicals (Orchard Project), History of War (NYMF), Heading East starring B.D. Wong (Asia Society), The Report, Bronx Express (Fringe Festival), Hair (Wagner College) Andy Warhol Was Right (NYMF), Hidden Sky (Prospect Theatre) and Stephen Sondheim's 75th Birthday Celebration (New Amsterdam). His regional credits include: Victor Victora (Ogunquit) The Music Man (Oregon Shakespeare Festival); Once on This Island, South Pacific (Olney Theatre Center), Miss Saigon (St. Louis MUNY, Paper Mill Playhouse, Music Theatre of Wichita); Smokey Joe's Café, Jesus Christ Superstar, (Music Theatre of Wichita); Kiss Me Kate (Glimmerglass Opera Festival); Herringbone starring B.D. Wong (La Jolla Playhouse, McCarter Theatre, Williamstown Shakespeare Festival); Up in the Air (Japan Festival, Kennedy Center); Thoroughly Modern Millie (Diamond Head Theatre, Hawaii); Chicago (Little Theatre on the Square, Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach, Florida); Carnival (UNLV); Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (Westchester Broadway, New York); Pacific Overtures (North Shore, Cincinnati Playhouse, Atlanta Alliance); Jesus Christ Superstar, Aida, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The Fantasticks, Little Shop of Horrors, and Godspell (MUNY); Guys and Dolls (Trinity University, Texas); High School Musical (Lyric Theatre, La Comedia, Casa Manana); High School Musical 2 (Lyric Theatre); Christmas with the Symphony 2007-2009 (Omaha Symphony) and Tis The Season 2017-2018 (South Dakota Symphony)

Mr. Lee has several productions that are currently playing on international waters. They include: Disney Wishes, which premiered on the Disney Cruise Line ship The Fantasy Mr. Lee developed and served as the director for Tableau, Playback, EverAfter, Soundstage and All For Love (2014) for the Holland America Cruise Line’s Eurodam.

Mr. Lee was recently seen as the King of Siam in the National Tour of The King, directed the reading of the new musical Corner of Bitter and Sweet and Directed and Choreographed Tis the Seson for the South Dakota Symphony.

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Darren Lee STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
Lincoln Center National Tour, 2016
Phra Alack [Replacement]

Ensemble

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Stephen Sondheim Tribute Benefit, 2005
Performer

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2004
Sailor

Officer

American Admiral

Manjiro (Understudy)

[US Tour]
National Tour, 2003
Bun Foo

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Ensemble/Other Roles

One of Muzzy's Boys

Ensemble

Bun Foo (Understudy)

Ching Ho (Understudy)

[Broadway]
New York Concert, 2001
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Ensemble

Vlad Vladikoff

Cat's Helper

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1999
Hortensio

Hortensio (Second Suitor)

Ensemble

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer Production, 1998
Dance Ensemble

Chip (Understudy)

Gabey (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1997
Dancer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1995
Victor / Victoria Ensemble

Jazz Hot Ensemble

Ensemble/Other Roles

Louis Says Ensemble

Les Boy

Apache Dancer

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1995
Dancer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1992
Guy [Replacement]

Crapshooter Dance Lead [Replacement]

Ensemble [Replacement]

Crap Shooter Specialty [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1991
Ensemble

Dragon Acrobat

Vietnamese Customer

Ensemble/Other Roles

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1990
First Samurai Guard

Ninja Attacker

1st Samurai Guard; Coutier of Osaka

The Courtier of Osaka

Dancer

Osagi (Understudy) [Replacement]

Darren Lee Productions

 
[Broadway, 2004]
Associate Choreographer
Dance Captain
 
[US Tour, 2003]
Choreographer
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2002]
Choreographer

Darren Lee Movies

[1990]Repossessed Dancer

[1995]Hackers Razor

[1996]Everyone Says I Love You Groucho Party Dancer

[2002]Chicago Male Dancer

[2015]Sisters Nail Salon Owner

[2016]George Takei's Allegiance Dr. Tanaka, Ben Maoka


Darren Lee TV Shows

Kids Incorporated Dancer

Darren Lee Videos

Darren Lee News

Review: THE KING AND I, King's Theatre, Glasgow

Starring the West End’s Annalene Beechey and Broadway's Darren Lee, The King and I is the greatest musical from the golden age of musicals – with one of the finest scores ever written including Whistle a Happy Tune and Shall We Dance

THE KING AND I Opens At The Kings Theatre Glasgow Next Week

The King and I comes to the King's Theatre Glasgow from Tuesday 16 – Saturday 20 May 2023. The multi Tony Award-winning production returns to the King's Theatre following a critically acclaimed Broadway smash-hit run, a sold-out season at the London Palladium and a record-breaking UK and International tour.

Now On Sale: THE KING AND I at the Dominion Theatre, Starring Helen George

Helen George, best known as Trixie in the hit BBC One series Call The Midwife, will star as Anna Leonowens. Playing opposite Helen George in The King and I will be renowned Broadway performer Darren Lee as King of Siam. 

Helen George Will Lead THE KING AND I in the West End Next Year

The smash-hit musical sensation The King & I is set to return to London’s West End next year starring Call The Midwife’s Helen George as Anna Leonowens following its current sold out UK tour. 

Soho Playhouse Announces Winners Of The 2022 International Fringe Encore Series

SoHo Playhouse has announced the winners of the 2022 International Fringe Encore Series. Winners include 'Afghanistan Is Not Funny' by Henry Naylor (Theatre Award) and 'Troy Hawke: Sigmund Troy'd'' by Milo McCabe (Comedy Award). Runners-up include 'The Stakeout,' by Martin Dockery (Theatre), and 'Six Chick Flicks or a Legally Blonde Pretty Woman Dirty Danced on the Beaches while writing a Notebook on the Titanic' (Comedy).

Eric Bogosian's 1 +1 to Premiere Off-Broadway at SoHo Playhouse This Winter

Eric Bogosian’s 1 +1, a new play, will have its off-Broadway premiere at SoHo Playhouse. Performances begin February 23 and run through March 19. Opening night is set for February 27.

Photos: Go Inside ALLEGIANCE's VIP Gala Night at London's Charing Cross Theatre

See photos from 'George Takei's ALLEGIANCE' VIP Gala Night at London's Charing Cross Theatre.

Saheem Ali and Josh Prince Receive Callaway Awards From Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation announced that the 2022 Joe A. Callaway Awards will be awarded to Saheem Ali for excellence in directing for Fat Ham (The Public Theater) and Josh Prince for excellence in choreography for Trevor: the Musical (Stage 42).

Final Standings Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards

The final standings have been announced as of Tuesday, December 27th for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

TRUTH'S A DOG MUST TO KENNEL To Run At SoHo Playhouse December 28 - January 7

Following an Award winning engagement at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival (Scotsman Fringe First Award Winner, 2022), Truth's a Dog Must to Kennel, written and performed by Tim Crouch, will play SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam Street) as part of the Fringe Encore Series.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Sioux Falls Awards; The Premiere Playhouse Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Sioux Falls Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Arcola Theatre Announces Reopening Of Studio 2 And Programming For The New Year

Arcola Theatre, led by Artistic Director Mehmet Ergen, and Executive Producer, Leyla Nazli, has announced the reopening of Studio 2 for the first time since the pandemic, and the initial programming for that space which includes three transfers from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: The Mistake, Afghanistan Is Not Funny and VERMIN.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Sioux Falls Awards; at The Premiere Playhouse Leads Best Ensemble Performance!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Sioux Falls Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

US Premiere of TRUTH'S A DOG MUST TO KENNEL to Open at SoHo Playhouse This Month

Following an Award winning engagement at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Truth’s A Dog Must to Kennel, written and performed by Tim Crouch, will play SoHo Playhouse as part of the Fringe Encore Series.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Sioux Falls Awards; The Premiere Playhouse Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Sioux Falls Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

AFGHANISTAN IS NOT FUNNY Begins Performances This Week at SoHo Playhouse

Following Award-winning engagements at the 2022 Edinburgh, Hollywood and Adelaide Fringe Festivals, Afghanistan Is Not Funny, written and performed by Henry Naylor, bows Off-Broadway this December at SoHo Playhouse.

First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Sioux Falls Awards; Augustana's LITTLE WOMEN Leads Best Musical

The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Sioux Falls Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

THE STAKEOUT to Run Off-Broadway at SoHo Playhouse This Month

The SoHo Playhouse has awarded Martin Dockery’s two-man play THE STAKEOUT an Off-Broadway run as part of its prestigious International Fringe Encore Series.

Darren Lee FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Darren Lee has appeared on Broadway in 12 shows.

Darren Lee has not appeared in the West End

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