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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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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
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[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons World Premiere, 2019
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Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2022 - Distinguished Performance Awards

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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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Photos: Kerry Butler, L Morgan Lee & More in FIORELLO! at Classic Stage

Classic Stage Company presented a one-night-only benefit performance of Fiorello!, the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical with a book by six-time Tony Award winner George Abbott and Jerome Weidman. See photos here!
Justin David Sullivan & More Join 2024 BREAKING THE BINARY THEATRE FESTIVAL

Breaking the Binary Theatre has revealed the complete casts for the third annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival, featuring L Morgan Lee, Justin David Sullivan and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Kerry Butler, L Morgan Lee, and Krysta Rodriguez Join FIORELLO! at Classic Stage Company

Classic Stage Company has revealed the full cast for the one-night-only benefit performance of Fiorello!, the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical with a book by six-time Tony Award winner George Abbott
The Theatre Community Mourns the Loss of Ken Page

Ken Page, Broadway star of The Wiz, Cats, and more, has died at age 70. Tributes have been coming in from members of the theatre community, as well as friends and castmates of Ken's. Read some of the social media posts here.
L Morgan Lee, Sasha Velour & More to be Featured in 2024 BREAKING THE BINARY THEATRE FESTIVAL

Breaking the Binary Theatre revealed the programming for the third annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival. The festival will continue the groundbreaking theater company’s mission of producing work created and developed by transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ (TNB2S+) theatre artists. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Conversations with Creators: Meet International Creative Michael McCrary

MICHAEL McCRARY is an International creative based in New York City. He has created over 15 digital videos that have reached millions of views collectively across Instagram and Youtube. He has worked creatively with Todrick Hall (first AD on ICON), RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16 contestants Plasma and Sapphira Cristal (Bloody Mary, DROMP, ENOUGH, the CRISTAL BALL), and Omar Jose Cardona (the VOICE Season 22). As a choreographer he has worked for TD Bank, Metropolis Productions, Mary Kay, Hasbro, Toys R US, Macys, Basic Fun! and RWS Global (MSC, Iberostar). Michael started his business Michael McCrary VIBE in 2022. His business creates custom digital content, live events, and stage shows for various artists and brands both nationally and internationally. VIBE also operates a dance education program in Greenville, South Carolina training youth and adult dancers. Michael is a guest faculty member at the world-renowned Broadway Dance Center, NYC. For more check out www.michael-mccrary.com (http://www.michael-mccrary.com/)
BroadwayCon Unveils First Slate of 2024 Panels and Programming

BroadwayCon has revealed 2024 programming and panels! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
NEW WRITERS AT 54! to Kick Off in January at 54 Below

54 BELOW will present these new and upcoming writers. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets.
Interview: A STRANGE LOOP's James Jackson Jr Makes His Cabaret 'Debut' at Pangea

Obie Award-winner James Jackson, Jr., most recently seen in Michael R. Jackson’s A Strange Loop and White Girl in Danger, is no newcomer to cabaret. However, on Saturday June 1st, 9:30 pm and Sunday June 2nd at 7 pm, the singer will be making his “debut” all over again in the satirical CABARET...DEBUT, a Pride month kickoff show at Pangea.
Video: 'Nina Mae' from Goodspeed's A COMPLICATED WOMAN

Watch L Morgan Lee & the cast of A Complicated Woman perform 'Nina Mae' from A Complicated Woman: A New Musical at The Terris Theatre.
Photos: First Look at Lee, Monahan, Blackhurst, and More in A COMPLICATED WOMAN at Goodspeed

A Complicated Woman, a new musical about embracing your true identity that features a gender-diverse cast. A Complicated Woman is currently being presented at Goodspeed’s Terris Theatre from May 10 – June 2 in Chester, Conn. Check out production photos here!
Video: Watch 'I Chose Love' in Rehearsals For Goodspeed's A COMPLICATED WOMAN

Watch Christian Brailsford and L Morgan Lee rehearse 'I Chose Love' from A Complicated Woman at Goodspeed Musicals. Goodspeed Musicals is set to present A Complicated Woman, a new musical about embracing your true identity that features a gender-diverse cast. 
Video: Meet the Cast of A COMPLICATED WOMAN at Goodspeed Musicals

Watch as the cast of A Complicated Woman at Goodspeed Musicals discusses the show! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
L Morgan Lee And More Join Goodspeed's New Musical A COMPLICATED WOMAN At The Terris Theatre

Goodspeed Musicals has announced the cast for A Complicated Woman, a new musical about embracing your true identity that features a gender-diverse cast. A Complicated Woman will appear at Goodspeed's Terris Theatre from May 10 – June 2 in Chester, Conn.
Claybourne Elder, Elad Kabilio & Jessica Vosk Join CLASSICS GONE MAD

Classic Stage Company has revealed additional performers for Classics Gone Mad!. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Go Inside The Recording Studio For The ISABELLA OF BOSTON Developmental Album

Musical theater writing duo Ingvarson & Klein have announced the upcoming release of Isabella of Boston: Developmental Recording. Go inside the studio to see the team record their new musical in new photos!
L. Morgan Lee, Bonnie Milligan, Julie Benko & More to Join CSC's CLASSICS GONE MAD!

Classic Stage Company will present Classics Gone Mad!, a benefit event directed by Cara Akselrad and Eric Ulloa. See which stars are taking part and learn how to purchase tickets!
L Morgan Lee Will Perform at Branford's Legacy Theatre This Weekend

Join Tony Award Nominee L Morgan Lee-most recently known for her breakout performance in 'A Strange Loop' on Broadway-in a concert filled with Broadway classics, gems by new writers, and unexpected deep-cuts that explore her dreams about love, life, and a world of possibilities.
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of OH, MARY!

Check out photos from inside opening night of The world premiere of Oh, Mary!, which is now running at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.
Single Tickets For Legacy Theatre's 2024 Season, Featuring THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY & More, On Sale Now

Single tickets for Legacy Theatre’s 2024 season now available for purchase.

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?

L Morgan Lee has been nominated for the following awards: 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 has won a Special Citation from the Obie Awards for A Strange Loop.

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