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BIO

LEE ROY REAMS has been hailed by the New York Times as “Broadway’s song & dance man nonpareil” for his leading Broadway roles in THE PRODUCERS (Carbonell, Helen Hayes & Las Vegas Life Awards), 42ND STREET (Tony & Drama Desk Nominations), BEAUTY & THE BEAST, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, HELLO, DOLLY!, AN EVENING WITH JERRY HERMAN, APPLAUSE, LORELEI, OKLAHOMA! & SWEET CHARITY. On Broadway, he directed the last revival of Carol Channing’s HELLO, DOLLY! & AN EVENING WITH JERRY HERMAN. His TV, concert & cabaret appearances have taken him around the world and to the White House before four U.S. Presidents (Carter, Reagan, Bush Sr. & Clinton). Most recently, he played to another sold out house at Broadway’s FEINSTEIN’S / 54 BELOW & made history as the first American male to star as Dolly in an Equity production of HELLO, DOLLY! at the Wick Theatre where he also starred in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES. He’s a board member of the CHITA RIVERA AWARDS & received the Friars Club Thespian of the Year Award. He also is the proud recipient of an Honorary Doctorate from his alma mater, CCM / University of Cincinnati.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
York Theatre Company's Musicals in Mufti Off-Broadway Production, 2019
Performer


[US Tour]
2nd National Tour, 2003
Roger De Bris


[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 2002


[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2000
Carroll Todd


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
Performer


[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 1997


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1994
Lumiere [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Concert, 1983
Performer


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1983
Albin [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1980
Billy Lawlor [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1979
Performer


[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1978
Cornelius Hackl


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1974
Performer


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1970
Duane Fox


[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 1969
Will Parker


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1966
Ensemble

Young Spanish Man

Ensemble

Young Spanish Man

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 1989
Frank


Productions

 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2000]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Director/Choreographer

TV Shows

The Carol Burnett Show
Dancer, Roman Slave, Cowboy

Awards and Nominations


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Supporting Performer, Non-Resident Production

Lee Roy ReamsThe Producers

Tony Awards - 1991 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Lee Roy Reams, 42nd Street

Drama Desk Awards - 1981 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Lee Roy Reams, 42nd Street

Videos

News


Review: The Legendary Performer Returns with SIDNEY MYER RIDES AGAIN at Pangea
by Andrew Poretz - Jan 2, 2026

The legendary and unique cabaret performer and booker Sidney Myer was spectacular in a sold-out run of shows at Pangea between December 21 and New Year's Eve.
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review: AN EVENING WITH LEN CARIOU at The Laurie Beechman Theatre Valuable and Unforgettable
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 18, 2025

This is one of the reasons we choose to be New Yorkers.
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review: ONCE IN A LIFETIME at 54 Below Aptly Named
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 8, 2025

It's 100 years since Sammy Davis Jr. was born - let the celebration commence!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Christine Ebersole, JOE ICONIS CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA, Matthew Morrison, Norm Lewis & More Headline December At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025

54 Below, Broadway’s supper club and private event destination, will present a full month of concerts in December featuring Christine Ebersole with Billy Stritch, the 15th Annual Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza, Darius de Haas, Norm Lewis, Matthew Morrison, Charles Busch, Joy Woods, and more.
United Solo Concludes Fall 2025 Season With Closing Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 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.
Photos: LEE ROY REAMS: BEHIND THE SCENES OF 42ND STREET at 54 Below
by Stephen Sorokoff - Nov 19, 2025

See photos from the 11/18 show
Melissa Errico, SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED: THE FINAL SEASON and More Set for 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2025

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Melissa Errico, Sondheim Unplugged: The Final Season and more. 
Review: LINDA PURL: TUNES & TALES: ADVENTURES IN SURVIVAL at The Green Room 42
by Andrew Poretz - Nov 14, 2025

Musical theater, television, and cabaret star Linda Purl presented her newest show, Tunes & Tales: Adventures in Survival. Purl was backed by musical director and pianist Tedd Firth, bassist David Finck and drummer Ray Marchica.
Review: Terri Dannenberg Makes Impressive Debut With EVERYTHING! at Don't Tell Mama
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 14, 2025

It's Debutante Season in the cabaret world and Terri Dannenberg is having her coming out party, and looking good while doing it.
Photos: Macon Prickett Plays 54 Below in MACON: HIS OWN WAY... THE FINALE
by Stephen Sorokoff - Nov 2, 2025

The 'newly minted cabaret star' once again presented an evening of showtunes, standards, eleven o'clock numbers, and a little bit of diva worship on the side and the audience was cheering after every number.
Photos: Tovah Feldshuh, Jelani Remy and More at Jamie deRoy's 80th Birthday
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025

Last week, Broadway producer Jamie deRoy celebrated her 80th birthday in style at the Redeye Grill surrounded by friends, family, Broadway industry professionals and celebrities. See photos here!
Beth Leavel, Casey Likes and More to Perform at 54 Below in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Beth Leavel, Casey Likes, Joe Iconis and more. See the full month of programming here! 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Lee Roy Reams been in?

Lee Roy Reams has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.

How many West End shows has Lee Roy Reams been in?

Lee Roy Reams has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Lee Roy Reams been nominated for?

Outstanding Supporting Performer, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Producers , Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for 42nd Street and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for 42nd Street.

What awards has Lee Roy Reams won?

Lee Roy Reams won the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Supporting Performer in a Non-Resident Production for his role in The Producers.

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