In this Artist Exploration, L Morgan Lee from A Strange Loop and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss: L Morgan Lee's time at UArts. Building A Strange Loop. Her experience as a trans artist.
L Morgan Lee
L Morgan Lee is an American actress and singer. She was nominated for the 2022 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical for her performance in A Strange Loop on Broadway, making history as the first openly transgender actor to be nominated for a Tony Award.
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BIO
L Morgan Lee is an American actress and singer. She was nominated for the 2022 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical for her performance in A Strange Loop on Broadway, making history as the first openly transgender actor to be nominated for a Tony Award.
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A Strange Loop Musical Director Rona Siddiqui; actors John-Michael Lyles, Jon-Michael Reese, Jason Veasey and John-Andrew Morrison; Trevor Noah; A Strange Loop Playwright, Composer & Lyricist Michael R. Jackson; A Strange Loop Choreographer Raja Feather Kelly; actors James Jackson, Jr., L Morgan Lee and Jaquel Spivey
Date:
12/01/2022
From: Photos & Video: Trevor Noah Hosts Talkback at A STRANGE LOOP
A Strange Loop Musical Director Rona Siddiqui; actors John-Michael Lyles, Jon-Michael Reese, Jason Veasey and John-Andrew Morrison; Trevor Noah; A Strange Loop Playwright, Composer & Lyricist Michael R. Jackson; A Strange Loop Choreographer Raja Feather Kelly; actors James Jackson, Jr., L Morgan Lee and Jaquel Spivey
Date:
12/01/2022
From: Photos & Video: Trevor Noah Hosts Talkback at A STRANGE LOOP
Actress L Morgan Lee (second right) makes a point as actor John-Andrew Morrison; Trevor Noah; A Strange Loop Playwright, Composer & Lyricist Michael R. Jackson; A Strange Loop Choreographer Raja Feather Kelly; actors James Jackson, Jr. and Jaquel Spivey look on
Date:
12/01/2022
From: Photos & Video: Trevor Noah Hosts Talkback at A STRANGE LOOP
A Strange Loop Playwright, Composer & Lyricist Michael R. Jackson (standing) with A Strange Loop Musical Director Rona Siddiqui; actors John-Michael Lyles, Jon-Michael Reese, Jason Veasey and John-Andrew Morrison; Trevor Noah; A Strange Loop Choreographer Raja Feather Kelly; actors James Jackson, Jr., L Morgan Lee and Jaquel Spivey
Date:
12/01/2022
From: Photos & Video: Trevor Noah Hosts Talkback at A STRANGE LOOP
Audience members show their enthusiasm for A Strange Loop actor Jaquel Spivey (right), together with Musical Director Rona Siddiqui; actors John-Michael Lyles, Jon-Michael Reese, Jason Veasey and John-Andrew Morrison; Trevor Noah; A Strange Loop Playwright, Composer & Lyricist Michael R. Jackson; A Strange Loop Choreographer Raja Feather Kelly; actor James Jackson, Jr. and actress L Morgan Lee
Date:
12/01/2022
From: Photos & Video: Trevor Noah Hosts Talkback at A STRANGE LOOP
A Strange Loop Musical Director Rona Siddiqui; actors John-Michael Lyles, Jon-Michael Reese, Jason Veasey and John-Andrew Morrison; Trevor Noah; A Strange Loop Playwright, Composer & Lyricist Michael R. Jackson; A Strange Loop Choreographer Raja Feather Kelly; actors James Jackson, Jr., L Morgan Lee and Jaquel Spivey
Date:
12/01/2022
From: Photos & Video: Trevor Noah Hosts Talkback at A STRANGE LOOP
A Strange Loop Musical Director Rona Siddiqui; actors John-Michael Lyles, Jon-Michael Reese, Jason Veasey and John-Andrew Morrison; Trevor Noah; A Strange Loop Playwright, Composer & Lyricist Michael R. Jackson; A Strange Loop Choreographer Raja Feather Kelly; actors James Jackson, Jr., L Morgan Lee and Jaquel Spivey
Date:
12/01/2022
From: Photos & Video: Trevor Noah Hosts Talkback at A STRANGE LOOP
STAGE CREDITS
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Six Degrees of Broadway Beta
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Awards and Nominations
Drama League Awards - 2022 - Distinguished Performance Awards
L Morgan Lee, A Strange Loop
Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
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Obie Awards - 2020 - Special Citation
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Videos
Video: Watch 'It's Now or Never' From Goodspeed's ALL SHOOK UP
by Michael Major - 2025-08-11 15:25:51
Video: L Morgan Lee Sings 'There's Always Me' from Goodspeed's ALL SHOOK UP
by Joshua Wright - 2025-07-23 13:20:52
Exclusive: In Rehearsals for Maestra's AMPLIFY with Antawyn Hopper and Zeniba Now
by Joey Mervis - 2025-03-31 14:43:25
Video: Watch 'I Chose Love' in Rehearsals For Goodspeed's A COMPLICATED WOMAN
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-08 11:44:42
Exclusive: L Morgan Lee Discusses Breaking Barriers in A STRANGE LOOP on BROADWAY SANDWICH
by Michael Major - 2022-10-27 13:00:20
VIDEO: Michael R. Jackson & Kyle Freeman Perform 'Memory Song' From A STRANGE LOOP on SHERRI
by Michael Major - 2022-10-14 17:03:49
VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson & Michael R. Jackson Announce New A STRANGE LOOP Musical Collaboration on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
by Michael Major - 2022-10-04 09:16:23
VIDEO: Michael R. Jackson & Jaquel Spivey Talk Representation Onstage in A STRANGE LOOP on TODAY
by Michael Major - 2022-07-07 10:41:13
VIDEO: A STRANGE LOOP Performs 'Intermission Song' on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Stephi Wild - 2022-06-28 06:35:18
VIDEO: Michael R. Jackson Outlines A STRANGE LOOP's Journey to Broadway on CBS Sunday Morning
by Nicole Rosky - 2022-06-05 16:49:26
VIDEO: A STRANGE LOOP Cast Performs 'Inner White Girl' on LATE NIGHT
by Michael Major - 2022-05-13 09:18:07
News
Photos: Cyndi Lauper, Bernadette Peters, Darren Criss, Ariana DeBose and More at 2nd Annual Fetch Pet Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2026
Cyndi Lauper, Bernadette Peters, Darren Criss, Ariana DeBose and more came together for the 2nd Annual Fetch Pet Gala at Café Carlyle. Check out photos from the event!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2026
Cyndi Lauper, Bernadette Peters, Darren Criss, Ariana DeBose and more came together for the 2nd Annual Fetch Pet Gala at Café Carlyle. Check out photos from the event!
Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Hari Nef and More Join BREAKING THE BINARY THEATRE FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2026
Breaking the Binary Theatre revealed additional cast members for its fifth annual festival, which will present staged readings and new plays by transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ theatre artists at MCC Theater Space.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2026
Breaking the Binary Theatre revealed additional cast members for its fifth annual festival, which will present staged readings and new plays by transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ theatre artists at MCC Theater Space.
The Tony Awards Reveal 2026-2027 Nominating Committee
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2026
The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced the Nominating Committee for the 2026-2027 Broadway season. Learn more about the committee here.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2026
The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced the Nominating Committee for the 2026-2027 Broadway season. Learn more about the committee here.
BREAKING THE BINARY THEATRE FESTIVAL to Present New Works by TNB2S+ Artists
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2026
The fifth annual BREAKING THE BINARY THEATRE FESTIVAL will present staged readings and new plays by transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ theatre artists at MCC Theater in New York.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2026
The fifth annual BREAKING THE BINARY THEATRE FESTIVAL will present staged readings and new plays by transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ theatre artists at MCC Theater in New York.
||: GIRLS :||: CHANCE :||: MUSIC :|| Adds Additional Post-Concerts
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026
Additional post-show concerts have been added after select performances of the world-premiere production of Eisa Davis’s ||: Girls :||: Chance :||: Music :||, featuring Ava Della Pietra, Florencia Cuenca, and Aneesa Fold.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026
Additional post-show concerts have been added after select performances of the world-premiere production of Eisa Davis’s ||: Girls :||: Chance :||: Music :||, featuring Ava Della Pietra, Florencia Cuenca, and Aneesa Fold.
Rebecca Naomi Jones and More to Join ||: GIRLS :||: CHANCE :||: MUSIC :|| Post-Show Concerts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2026
Vineyard Theatre will present a post-show concert series after select performances of the world-premiere production of Eisa Davis’s ||: Girls :||: Chance :||: Music :||.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2026
Vineyard Theatre will present a post-show concert series after select performances of the world-premiere production of Eisa Davis’s ||: Girls :||: Chance :||: Music :||.
How are the Tony Nominations Decided?
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 26, 2026
For Broadway fans, the highlight of every spring is the announcement of the Tony Award nominations—the most prestigious recognition in American theatre. But how are Tony nominees chosen, and who gets to decide? In this guide, we break down the Tony Awards nomination process and reveal how Broadway’s biggest honors are determined.
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 26, 2026
For Broadway fans, the highlight of every spring is the announcement of the Tony Award nominations—the most prestigious recognition in American theatre. But how are Tony nominees chosen, and who gets to decide? In this guide, we break down the Tony Awards nomination process and reveal how Broadway’s biggest honors are determined.
Kalyne Coleman Joins THE LISTENING Cast at East Village Basement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2026
Kalyne Coleman will join the cast of The Listening, a live immersive storytelling experience, running in April at East Village Basement in Manhattan, rotating with role with Morgan Siobhan Green.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2026
Kalyne Coleman will join the cast of The Listening, a live immersive storytelling experience, running in April at East Village Basement in Manhattan, rotating with role with Morgan Siobhan Green.
Rose-Ingrid Benjamin to Debut WHITE AS SNOW at NYC Fringe This April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2026
Lakou Loulouz will present White As Snow written and performed by Rose-Ingrid Benjamin, directed by Kyle Brown, featuring musical direction and compositions by Katie James.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2026
Lakou Loulouz will present White As Snow written and performed by Rose-Ingrid Benjamin, directed by Kyle Brown, featuring musical direction and compositions by Katie James.
L Morgan Lee Will Narrate THE LISTENING at East Village Basement
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026
Experience the electrifying world of THE LISTENING, the world premiere of an intimate, live, sonic, supernatural storytelling production from AKS Immersive. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026
Experience the electrifying world of THE LISTENING, the world premiere of an intimate, live, sonic, supernatural storytelling production from AKS Immersive. Learn more here!
Photos: KO, Justin David Sullivan and More in Breaking the Binary Theatre 4th Annual Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025
You can now get a first look at photos from the Breaking the Binary Theatre's 4th annual festival which concluded on Sunday, October 26. Learn more here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025
You can now get a first look at photos from the Breaking the Binary Theatre's 4th annual festival which concluded on Sunday, October 26. Learn more here!
Photos: Tony-Winner Beth Leavel Joins Breaking The Binary Theatre Star-Studded THE DROWSY CHAPERONE In Concert At Carnegie Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2025
Check out brand-new photos of Breaking the Binary Theatre’s one-night-only concert presentation of The Drowsy Chaperone at Carnegie Hall! The concert kicked off the 2025 Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2025
Check out brand-new photos of Breaking the Binary Theatre’s one-night-only concert presentation of The Drowsy Chaperone at Carnegie Hall! The concert kicked off the 2025 Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival.
Exclusive: Jonathan Van Ness Backstage at THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Carnegie Hall
by Michael Major - Oct 21, 2025
Go backstage at Breaking the Binary Theatre's The Drowsy Chaperone with Jonathan van Ness! The Emmy-winner took BroadwayWorld backstage at the one-night-only Carnegie Hall performance with new photos.
by Michael Major - Oct 21, 2025
Go backstage at Breaking the Binary Theatre's The Drowsy Chaperone with Jonathan van Ness! The Emmy-winner took BroadwayWorld backstage at the one-night-only Carnegie Hall performance with new photos.
Rona Siddiqui Receives Mark O’Donnell Prize From The Entertainment Community Fund and Playwrights Horizons
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2025
The Entertainment Community Fund and Playwrights Horizons announced that Grammy-nominated artist Rona Siddiqui is the 2025 recipient of The Mark O’Donnell Prize,.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2025
The Entertainment Community Fund and Playwrights Horizons announced that Grammy-nominated artist Rona Siddiqui is the 2025 recipient of The Mark O’Donnell Prize,.
Breaking the Binary Theatre Reveals Additional Programming for 4th Annual Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2025
Breaking the Binary Theatre has revealed programming for the fourth annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival. Learn more about the programming here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2025
Breaking the Binary Theatre has revealed programming for the fourth annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival. Learn more about the programming here!
Best Cabaret in October 2025: Maria Bamford, Tony Danza, Marilyn Maye & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 1, 2025
See some of the biggest stars of the stage, screen, jazz, cabaret & Broadway performing at cabaret venues this month at a range of budget points. Tickets to these shows are limited and likely to sell out.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 1, 2025
See some of the biggest stars of the stage, screen, jazz, cabaret & Broadway performing at cabaret venues this month at a range of budget points. Tickets to these shows are limited and likely to sell out.
Pace University's Sands College Of Performing Arts Welcomes Three New Faculty Members
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2025
Pace University's Sands College of Performing Arts announced the appointment of three distinguished artists to its faculty for Fall 2025. Learn more about the new appointments here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2025
Pace University's Sands College of Performing Arts announced the appointment of three distinguished artists to its faculty for Fall 2025. Learn more about the new appointments here!
Max Mendoza Crumm, Dylan Mulvaney and More to Star in THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2025
Breaking the Binary Theatre has revealed the complete cast for the organization’s one-night-only concert of The Drowsy Chaperone at the Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2025
Breaking the Binary Theatre has revealed the complete cast for the organization’s one-night-only concert of The Drowsy Chaperone at the Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!
Video: Watch 'It Hurts Me' from Goodspeed's ALL SHOOK UP
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 17, 2025
Jordan Matthew Brown as Dennis in the hilariously heartbreaking 'It Hurts Me' from Goodspeed's All Shook Up! The production runs at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, CT until August 24, 2025. Watch in this video.
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 17, 2025
Jordan Matthew Brown as Dennis in the hilariously heartbreaking 'It Hurts Me' from Goodspeed's All Shook Up! The production runs at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, CT until August 24, 2025. Watch in this video.
Cabaret Roundup: Fall 2025- Lea Salonga, Shoshana Bean, Margaret Cho and More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 16, 2025
Get tickets to some of the hottest shows in NYC for Fall 2025 before they sell out! We scoured the fall listings for can’t-miss events you’ll want to get your tickets to way, way in advance: Halloween-themed treats, standup, Broadway stars & more
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 16, 2025
Get tickets to some of the hottest shows in NYC for Fall 2025 before they sell out! We scoured the fall listings for can’t-miss events you’ll want to get your tickets to way, way in advance: Halloween-themed treats, standup, Broadway stars & more
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has L Morgan Lee been in?
L Morgan Lee has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has L Morgan Lee been in?
L Morgan Lee has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has L Morgan Lee been nominated for?
Distinguished Performance Awards (Drama League Awards) for A Strange Loop, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for A Strange Loop and Special Citation (Obie Awards) for A Strange Loop.
What awards has L Morgan Lee won?
L Morgan Lee won a Special Citation at the Obie Awards for their performance in A Strange Loop.
Podcasts
Ep 427- Tony Nominee L Morgan Lee Is Here For A Chat About Art, The World, & Maestra!
We have such love for L Morgan Lee! She has been a guest of our show. We saw her star turn in "Strange Loop." We have followed that voice and that career! She is putting both to use with her hosting the Maestra Amplify Gala this year with Kate Baldwin!
A STRANGE LOOP with L Morgan Lee
Be careful when you open the loop... A STRANGE LOOP is a musical outlier in many ways: it's one of the few Broadway shows to include book, music, and lyrics by one individual. It also won pretty much every award it could have (including the Pulitzer Prize for Drama) during its New York runs.
This special BONUS episode of Backstage Pass features a discussion with Jenn Colella, L Morgan Lee, S.C. Lucier, Megan Rose, Héctor Flores, and Jessie MacBeth about Xena: Warrior Musical.
BroadwayCon Live: Tony-nominee L Morgan Lee, Linedy Genao & Taylor Haven Holt on Kinder Rehearsals
Tony Award Nominee L Morgan Lee (A Strange Loop), Broadway's Linedy Genao (Bad Cinderella), Director Taylor Haven Holt (Back to the Future Musical) join The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul live from BroadwayCon 2023!
38. “I Like This and I Like Wicked” (with L Morgan Lee)
Hold for applause because we are in the presence of a legend! Today the boys are joined by Tony Award nominee L Morgan Lee to talk about nurturing all sides of her creativity, the many iterations of her track in A Strange Loop and the expectation vs.
L Morgan Lee shares her experience through her breakout performance in A Strange Loop! L Morgan Lee is one of Broadway's best role models for young artists as she gives listeners invaluable advice to help you healthily thrive in the industry.
"Play the Princess" (Destinee Rea and L Morgan Lee)
A cut song from the Joe Iconis musical "Bloodsong of Love," which itself is a wild musical theater interpretation of the Spaghetti Western film genre, "Play the Princess" is another song about art and theater, this time examining the boxes society places us in and the roles we are assigned.
'A Strange Loop' is Tony-Nominated and We Have Thoughts. All Six of Them.
Meet the dynamic ensemble of actors who play the Thoughts of a young queer Black man in the Tony-nominated Broadway musical "A Strange Loop": Antwayn Hopper, James Jackson Jr., John-Michael Lyles, Jason Veasey and Tony nominees L Morgan Lee and John-Andrew Morrison.
Meet the award-winning Obie star developing The Danish Girl for the stage, making history as the first openly transgender actor to originate a role in a Pulitzer Prize-winning piece of theatre for A Strange Loop, and why it’s time to allow minority voices to tell their own stories.
#2.1 Please Do Cast L Morgan Lee
Welcome back, queers! The incomparable L Morgan Lee is our first guest of Season Two! Join Harrow and Meghan as they talk to L Morgan about making space in developing projects, the Pulitzer situation, intersectional change, always being a student, the demands on musical theater actors, the genius of Michael John LaChiusa and searching for L Morgan’s personal George Seurat.
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