James Lecesne
Latest News on James Lecesne:
United Solo Announces Fall 2024 Special Award Nominees (Nov 15, 2024)
THE ABSOLUTE BRIGHTNESS OF LEONARD PELKEY Comes to Rochester Fringe Festival 2024 (Sep 6, 2024)
United Solo Announces Additions For Fall 2024 Season; Tickets On Sale Now (Aug 20, 2024)
United Solo Announces Fall 2024 Special Award Nominees (Nov 15, 2024)
THE ABSOLUTE BRIGHTNESS OF LEONARD PELKEY Comes to Rochester Fringe Festival 2024 (Sep 6, 2024)
United Solo Announces Additions For Fall 2024 Season; Tickets On Sale Now (Aug 20, 2024)
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
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2015
Performer
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2012
Dick Jensen [Replacement]
Fred Parker
Dick Jensen [Replacement]
Fred Parker
Productions
Writing
Playwright
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
Videos
STAGE TUBE: Watch Scenes from James Lecesne's THE MOTHER OF INVENTION at Abingdon
by Stage Tube - 2017-02-13 13:51:58
TV: Go Inside Opening Night of THE ABSOLUTE BRIGHTNESS OF LEONARD PELKEY with James Lecesne & More!
by TV - Opening Night Special - 2015-07-29 10:58:24
TV: Behind the Scenes of THE ABSOLUTE BRIGHTNESS OF LEONARD PELKEY with James Lecesne & More; Begins Previews Tonight!
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2015-07-11 09:00:51
TV: Meet the Company of THE ABSOLUTE BRIGHTNESS OF LEONARD PELKEY!
by TV - Red Carpets - 2015-06-26 18:00:42
VIDEO: Trailer - BROADWAY DAMAGE Released on Blu-Ray Tomorrow, 4/30
by Stage Tube - 2013-04-29 19:36:50
STAGE TUBE: MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD Company Talks New Primary Stages Production
by Jessica Lewis - 2011-08-29 11:15:10
STAGE TUBE: Daniel Radcliffe to LGBT Youth: 'Be Proud of Who You Are'
by Jessica Lewis - 2010-05-17 12:21:03
News
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.
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
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.
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
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2024
United Solo has announced new programs and events for Fall 2024. Tickets are now available.
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
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.
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
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.
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 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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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 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!
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 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!
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 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.
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
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!
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
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.
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
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
Sierra Boggess, Carolee Carmello, and More Join Abingdon Theatre Company's 30th Season Gala
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2022
Abingdon Theatre Company (Chad Austin, Artistic Director) has announced additional casting for their upcoming 30th Anniversary Gala on Monday, October 24 at The Edison Ballroom (240 W. 47th Street). The star-studded cast will be celebrating Abingdon’s milestone 30th anniversary as ATC honors Tony Award winner David Zippel and ATC Board President DMW Greer.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2022
Abingdon Theatre Company (Chad Austin, Artistic Director) has announced additional casting for their upcoming 30th Anniversary Gala on Monday, October 24 at The Edison Ballroom (240 W. 47th Street). The star-studded cast will be celebrating Abingdon’s milestone 30th anniversary as ATC honors Tony Award winner David Zippel and ATC Board President DMW Greer.
Santino Fontana, Carolee Carmello, Ruthie Henshall & More to Take Part in Abingdon Theatre Company 30th Anniversary Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 7, 2022
Abingdon Theatre Company has announced casting for their upcoming 30th Anniversary Gala on Monday, October 24 at The Edison Ballroom. Stars will come out to celebrate Abingdon’s milestone 30th anniversary as ATC honors Tony Award nominee David Zippel and ATC Board President DMW Greer.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 7, 2022
Abingdon Theatre Company has announced casting for their upcoming 30th Anniversary Gala on Monday, October 24 at The Edison Ballroom. Stars will come out to celebrate Abingdon’s milestone 30th anniversary as ATC honors Tony Award nominee David Zippel and ATC Board President DMW Greer.
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 the Best Solo Performance for The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey and the Outstanding Solo Performance at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same show. Additionally, he received the Outstanding One Person Show award at the Drama Desk Awards twice 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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