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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


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

L Morgan Lee, A Strange Loop


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Obie Awards - 2020 - Special Citation

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News


Video: The Stars of ALL SHOOK UP at Goodspeed Musicals Perform 'Can't Help Falling in Love'
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2025

Goodspeed Musicals will present All Shook Up as its second production of the 2025 season. The hit songs of Elvis Presley fuel the romantic tale of a small town turned upside down by a stranger on a motorcycle, All Shook Up will run from June 27 – Aug. 17 at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, Conn. Watch a new video of the show's stars in rehearsal as they perform the classic ballad, 'Can't Help Falling in Love.'
L Morgan Lee & Jason Veasey Star In The Season One Finale of DRAMA: AN AURAL EXPERIENCE
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2025

Step into a world of the supernatural, the paranormal, and the delightfully mysterious with DRAMA: AN AURAL EXPERIENCE - Season 1: Anthology, a cinematic audio drama series sonically crafted for headphones and designed to transport listeners through spine-tingling soundscapes and richly layered short-form storytelling.
Kerstin Anderson, Ryan Mac and More to Star in ALL SHOOK UP at Goodspeed Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2025

Goodspeed Musicals will present All Shook Up as its second production of the 2025 season. See who is starring and learn more about the production here!
Photos: Sara Bareilles, Jordan Fisher, & More at Maestra Music's AMPLIFY 2025
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 1, 2025

AMPLIFY 2025, Maestra Music’s annual benefit concert, was held on Monday, March 31 at Sony Hall. Featuring unforgettable performances by Sara Bareilles, Joy Huerta, Kecia Lewis, Jordan Fisher and more. Take a look at photos from the evening now!
Exclusive: In Rehearsals for Maestra's AMPLIFY with Antawyn Hopper and Zeniba Now
by Joey Mervis - Mar 31, 2025

Watch in this exclusive sneak peek video as we take you into the rehearsal room with Antawyn Hopper and Zeniba Now as they perform her song, 'I Believe,' from The Loophole, which she wrote with Jay Adana.
Lillias White, Noel MacNeal and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Noel MacNeal, Lillias White, and more. See the full lineup and learn more!
BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup " Mar. 21 to Mar. 27, 2025
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 21, 2025

Looking for a fun show to see this week? We have you covered with jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week.
Interview: Georgia Stitt on Navigating Her Art and Activism: 'It’s a Balancing Act
by Caitlin Hornik - Mar 10, 2025

BroadwayWorld is excited to spotlight five incredible female theatre-makers who are changing the game from offstage. In this second edition of 'Female Theatremakers' we are catching up with the wonderful composer and lyricist, Georgia Stitt. 
Interview: Ethan Carlson's NEW WRITERS AT 54! Show Is Full of Stars & Surprises
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 6, 2025

On 3/25, join emerging songwriter Ethan Carlson (Waitress) and many incredible Broadway guest artists in a night of bold, new, exciting, electric songs.
Review: Lyrics & Lyricist's LOUDER THAN WORDS Honored Jonathan Larson at 92NY
by Rob Lester - Mar 4, 2025

LOUDER THAN WORDS was a lively, dramatic set of Larson material, shining a spotlight on the lyrics of Jonathan Larson and the work his lyrical legacy inspired in the next generation of songwriters.
Sara Bareilles to Perform From THE INTERESTINGS at Maestra Music's AMPLIFY 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2025

SARA BAREILLES will perform at Maestra Music for AMPLIFY 2025. Learn more about the event, see who else is performing, and learn how to purchase tickets.
Jenn Colella, Norbert Leo Butz, and More to Perform at 54 Below in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Jenn Colella, Norbert Leo Butz, and more. See the full March programming here!
Interview: Host James C. Nicola Honors Jonathan Larson's Lyrical Legacy at 92NY
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 24, 2025

Artistic director and host James C. Nicola brings his singular insight and personal stories to 92NY, as one of Larson’s earliest and closest collaborators, from 3/1 to 3/3 with LOUDER THAN WORDS: The Songs and Legacy of Jonathan Larson
Alex Joseph Grayson Will Take Over as 'Dallas' in THE OUTSIDERS
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 10, 2025

Alex Joseph Grayson (Parade, Into the Woods) will begin performances as “Dallas Winston” on Friday, February 28th at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Joshua Boone played his final performance in the role on Sunday, January 26th.
Adam Kantor, L Morgan Lee & More to Celebrate Jonathan Larson at 92NY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025

Tony and Pulitzer Prize winning composer/lyricist Jonathan Larson’s profound impact on musical theater is in the spotlight for Louder than Words: The Songs and Legacy of Jonathan Larson, the next show of the Lyrics & Lyricists season. Learn more!
L Morgan Lee and Kate Baldwin Will Host MAESTRA MUSIC'S AMPLIFY 2025
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025

Maestra Music has announced Amplify 2025, directed by Jessica Ryan, hosted by L Morgan Lee, co-hosted by Kate Baldwin, and featuring special guests such as Jordan Fisher, Zeniba Now,  Jessica Vosk. 
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; MAGGIE at Goodspeed Musicals Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; Goodspeed Musicals Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; MAGGIE at Goodspeed Musicals Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Alex Tatarsky Named 2024 Recipient of The Mark O’Donnell Prize
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2024

The Entertainment Community Fund and Playwrights Horizons revealed that New York City creator and performer Alex Tatarsky is the 2024 recipient of The Mark O’Donnell Prize. Learn more about Tatarsky and the Prize!

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 received a Special Citation from the Obie Awards for her performance in A Strange Loop.

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