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BIO

Off-Broadway: Motherhood Out Loud, Boys in the Band, Word of Mouth (Drama Desk Award), Cloud 9, One Man Band. Regional: I Am My Own Wife, Irma Vep (Hartford Stage). Co-founder of The Trevor Project.

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STAGE CREDITS

The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2015
Performer
Gore Vidal's The Best Man Gore Vidal's The Best Man
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2012
Dick Jensen [Replacement]
Fred Parker
Motherhood Out Loud Motherhood Out Loud
[Off-Broadway]
Primary Stages Productions, 2011
Performer
The Boys in the Band
[Off-Broadway]
1996
Emory
Word of Mouth
[Off-Broadway]
1995
Performer

Productions

The Absolute Brightness of Leonard PelkeyThe Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Writer

Writing

Word of Mouth
Playwright
One Man Band
Bookwriter

Awards and Nominations


winner
- 2016 - Best Solo Performance

James Lecesne, The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Solo Performance

James Lecesne, The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Solo Performance

James Lecesne, The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding One Person Show

James Lecesne, Word of Mouth


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding One Person Show

James Lecesne, Word of Mouth

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United Solo Concludes Fall 2025 Season With Closing Gala Photo
United Solo Concludes Fall 2025 Season With Closing Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025

United Solo, the world’s largest solo theatre festival, ended its nineteenth season with its annual Closing Gala at Theatre Row in Manhattan. This fall’s edition featured artists from around the world working across classical texts, contemporary narratives, performance art, and pieces exploring both intimate personal stories and global political themes.
Tickets Now On Sale For United Solo's Fall 2025 Season Photo
Tickets Now On Sale For United Solo's Fall 2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 24, 2025

United Solo Theatre Festival has officially opened ticket sales for its Fall 2025 season at its home base, Theatre Row, in New York City. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
United Solo Announces Fall 2024 Special Award Nominees Photo
United Solo Announces Fall 2024 Special Award Nominees
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2024

United Solo has announced the nominees for their annual United Solo Special Award.
THE ABSOLUTE BRIGHTNESS OF LEONARD PELKEY Comes to Rochester Fringe Festival 2024 Photo
THE ABSOLUTE BRIGHTNESS OF LEONARD PELKEY Comes to Rochester Fringe Festival 2024
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2024

After their successful run of Alice by Heart at the 2023 Rochester Fringe Festival, Theatre444 will bring a unique one-man play for the 2024 Rochester Fringe Festival. 
United Solo Announces Additions For Fall 2024 Season; Tickets On Sale Now Photo
United Solo Announces Additions For Fall 2024 Season; Tickets On Sale Now
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2024

United Solo has announced new programs and events for Fall 2024. Tickets are now available.
THE ABSOLUTE BRIGHTNESS OF LEONARD PELKEY Comes to Rochester Fringe Photo
THE ABSOLUTE BRIGHTNESS OF LEONARD PELKEY Comes to Rochester Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2024

The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey by James Lecesne will be performed in partnership with The Company Theatre and performed at the Temple Theater in Downtown Rochester; 50 Liberty Pole Way. 
THE ABSOLUTELY BRIGHTNESS OF LEONARD PELKEY Comes to Theatre444 Photo
THE ABSOLUTELY BRIGHTNESS OF LEONARD PELKEY Comes to Theatre444
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2023

Theatre444 is proud to bring you a unique one-man play; The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey by James Lecesne.
Liz Callaway, Alex Edelman, Trevor Noah & More Nominated for 2023 United Solo Sp Photo
Liz Callaway, Alex Edelman, Trevor Noah & More Nominated for 2023 United Solo Special Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2023

Discover the nominees for the 2023 United Solo Special Award, which will be presented at the festival's closing gala on November 19. Find out who made the list and get ready to celebrate outstanding solo performances.
Spring Solo Series At Vivid Stage Includes Harry Clarke, April 27-30 Photo
Spring Solo Series At Vivid Stage Includes Harry Clarke, April 27-30
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2023

Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, begins with 101 Humiliating Stories by Lisa Kron on April 13, kicking off their three-week Spring Solos Series. Second in the series is The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey by James Lecesne; third is Harry Clarke by David Cale.
Vivid Stage's Spring Solos Feature THE ABSOLUTE BRIGHTNESS OF LEONARD PELKEY Photo
Vivid Stage's Spring Solos Feature THE ABSOLUTE BRIGHTNESS OF LEONARD PELKEY
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2023

Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, begins with 101 Humiliating Stories by Lisa Kron from April 13 through 16, kicking off their three-week Spring Solos Series.
Sean McDermott to Perform at Birdland Theater in April Photo
Sean McDermott to Perform at Birdland Theater in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2023

BIRDLAND THEATER will present an evening with Broadway veteran Sean McDermott – star of Falsettos, Starlight Express, Grease, and the original cast of Miss Saigon – on Monday, April 17 at 8:30 PM.
101 HUMILIATING STORIES Kicks Off Solo Series At Vivid Stage! Photo
101 HUMILIATING STORIES Kicks Off Solo Series At Vivid Stage!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2023

Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, will present 101 Humiliating Stories by Lisa Kron from April 13 through 16, kicking off their three-week Spring Solos Series.
Samantha Pauly, Jackie Burns, Julia Murney & More to Sing the Music of Judy Garland a Photo
Samantha Pauly, Jackie Burns, Julia Murney & More to Sing the Music of Judy Garland at BROADWAY ON THE BOWERY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2023

Abingdon Theatre Company is set to present their next Broadway on the Bowery event, a concert celebrating the music of Judy Garland. See who is starring, and how to purchase tickets!
Abingdon Theatre Company to Present Screenings of Short Films APART & AS APPLE PIE Th Photo
Abingdon Theatre Company to Present Screenings of Short Films APART & AS APPLE PIE This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2023

Abingdon Theatre Company will present the screening of Abingdon Virtual’s premiere short films, “Apart” and “As Apple Pie.” See where to watch, and more!
Jaspal Binning, Almeria Campbell, Rema Webb & More Join Abingdon Theatre Company's Vi Photo
Jaspal Binning, Almeria Campbell, Rema Webb & More Join Abingdon Theatre Company's Virtual Festival of Short Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2023

Abingdon Theatre Company has announced casting for their 3rd annual Virtual Festival of Short Plays; a festival set to shed light on stories written by BIPOC playwrights.
The Catastrophic Theatre Presents EDDIE GOES TO POETRY CITY By Richard Foreman Photo
The Catastrophic Theatre Presents EDDIE GOES TO POETRY CITY By Richard Foreman
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2023

Eddie dreams of escape—from the office where he suffers at the hands of his co-workers, from a doctor whose treatments seem far worse than any medical complaint, perhaps from even the play itself! 
Submissions Now Open for VIRTUAL FESTIVAL OF SHORT PLAYS at Abingdon Theatre Company Photo
Submissions Now Open for VIRTUAL FESTIVAL OF SHORT PLAYS at Abingdon Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2022

Abingdon Theatre Company has announced the opening of submissions for their Virtual Festival of Short Plays. The third annual Virtual Festival of Short Plays is a virtual festival shedding light on stories by people of color. 
Dael Orlandersmith & More Receive Awards at 2022 United Solo Festival Photo
Dael Orlandersmith & More Receive Awards at 2022 United Solo Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2022

In the culmination of a seven-week run that featured over seventy one-person theatre productions from across the globe, the world’s largest solo theatre festival concluded its thirteenth season at Theatre Row on 42nd Street in New York on November 20, with this year’s awards gala.
Kathleen Chalfant, David Strathairn, Melissa Etheridge & More Nominated for 2022 Unit Photo
Kathleen Chalfant, David Strathairn, Melissa Etheridge & More Nominated for 2022 United Solo Special Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 2, 2022

United Solo has announced the nominees for their thirteenth annual Special Award, presented each year to an outstanding solo performance that takes place outside of the festival.
Celeste Lecesne's POOF! (OR WHAT THE FAIRIES KNOW) to Have Workshop Production at Dix Photo
Celeste Lecesne's POOF! (OR WHAT THE FAIRIES KNOW) to Have Workshop Production at Dixon Place
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2022

Broadway actor, performer and Academy Award Winner Celeste Lecesne (formerly James Lecesne) will have a workshop production of his newest solo play POOF! (Or What the Fairies Know) on October 27, 28, and 29th at 7:30 pm.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has James Lecesne been in?

James Lecesne has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has James Lecesne been in?

James Lecesne has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has James Lecesne been nominated for?

Best Solo Performance () for The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey, Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey, Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey, Outstanding One Person Show (Drama Desk Awards) for Word of Mouth and Outstanding One Person Show (Drama Desk Awards) for Word of Mouth.

What awards has James Lecesne won?

James Lecesne has won several awards, including Best Solo Performance for The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey, Outstanding Solo Performance at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey, and Outstanding One Person Show at the Drama Desk Awards for Word of Mouth.

How many shows has James Lecesne written?

James Lecesne has written 3 shows including One Man Band (Bookwriter), Word of Mouth (Playwright), The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey (Playwright).

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