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Lee Roy Reams 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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Lee Roy Reams 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
Roger De Bris

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

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
Performer

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

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

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

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

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1980
Billy Lawlor [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
Young Spanish Man

Ensemble

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

Lee Roy Reams Productions

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


Lee Roy Reams TV Shows

The Carol Burnett Show Dancer, Roman Slave, Cowboy

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Photos: Jeff Harnar Celebrates Cole Porter at Birdland

Birdland presented “It’s De-Lovely: Jeff Harnar Sings Cole Porter” on Monday, March 11. Check out photos from the performance here!

Photos: Susie Clausen 'Saxy Susie' Don't Tell Mama

Susie Clausen brings the newest version of 'Saxy Susie' to the stage at Don't Tell Mama. Ms. Clausen takes her passion for the saxophone and singing and updated a charming and ebullient act with some clever new tunes. Directed, written, & arranged by Marilyn Maye. Musicians: David Pearl, Tom Hubbard, Pete Smith, Daniel Glass, & Dan Gross.

Liz Callaway, Billy Stritch & More Nominated for 2024 MAC Awards - See the Full List!

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets has revealed the 2024 MAC Award nominees. See who was nominated!

Photos: Christine Andreas Brings PARIS TO BROADWAY to 54 Below

Christine Andreas brought us to the City of Light, the Champs Elysees, a Parisian Cafe’ and the streets of Pigalle and Manhattan last night with her show Paris to Broadway at 54 Below.

John Tartaglia, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Jared Grimes & More Join The Muny's 106th Season

The Muny has revealed the teams of directors, choreographers and music directors for its 2024 season. Learn about the shows this season and see how to purchase tickets!

Photos: See highlights of Hugh Panaro's MAN WITHOUT A MASK at 54 Below

Hugh Panaro brought MAN WITHOUT A MASK to 54 Below. Check out photos from the evening!

Interview: RICHARD SKIPPER Celebrates HELLO DOLLY at Laurie Beechman Theatre

Richard Skipper, HELLO, DOLLY! historian and friend of the late great Carol Channing, is celebrating the beloved show on its 60th anniversary, with one more performance in Manhattan on March 29th at 7 pm featuring former Dolly alum Lorna Dallas. We spoke about the first sold out show and the enduring legacy of Dolly.

Dancers Over 40 Brings a Roast of Lee Roy Reams to 54 Below

Dancers Over 40 will celebrate its 30th anniversary as an organization with its first ever – and 54 Below’s first ever roast. The event will focus on Mr. Broadway himself, DO40 member and former board member Lee Roy Reams! 

Feature: BROADWAY BOUND Shares Rare Songs & Behind-the-Scenes Tales at 54 Below

Not every musical setting sails for Broadway finds a smooth trip or arrives at its destination. Some sink. But why? Was it the wrong captain or just stormy seas? Many carried marvelous musical cargo. Robert W. Schneider explores the reasons in his BROADWAY BOUND podcast. His next live edition of Broadway Bound is March 5th at 54 Below.

Christine Pedi, Lee Roy Reams, Marilyn Maye, and John Bolton Set For THE  WICKED STAGE: SONGS ABOUT SHOW BUSINESS at 54 Below

54 Below will present The Wicked Stage: Songs About Show Business on Monday, March 25th at 7pm, in-person and streaming live.

Vivian Reed, Lee Roy Reams, and Jean-Pierre Perreaux Will Receive MAC Lifetime Achievement Awards

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) has made initial announcement of the upcoming 38th Annual MAC Awards. The awards presentation and show will take place on Monday, April 15, 2024 at 7:00 pm.

Photos: Julie Benko & Company Let The Good Times Roll at Birdland

Birdland presented Julie Benko – direct from Broadway’s Funny Girl and Harmony– with her band “Euphonic Gumbo” on Monday, February 12. Check out photos here!

Tony Winners Len Cariou, Judy Kaye & Penny Fuller to Join COMEDY TONIGHT! A ROAST OF LEE ROY REAMS

To celebrate their thirtieth anniversary Dancers Over 40 will commemorate this milestone with COMEDY TONIGHT: A ROAST OF LEE ROY REAMS on Monday, April 1st, 2024 at 7:00pm at 54 Below.

Review: JERRY ORBACH'S BROADWAY Hits All the Right Notes at 54 Below

What an amazing night it was for everyone’s Broadway memories at JERRY ORBACH’S BROADWAY on January 25th at 54 Below.

Musical Theatre Melodies Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of Carol Channing in LORELEI With Lee Roy Reams

Musical Theatre Melodies, hosted by Rob Morrison, will mark the 50th anniversary of the Broadway premiere of Carol Channing in Lorelei (based on Gentlemen Prefer Blondes) by Jule Styne, Leo Robin, Betty Comden and Adolph Green, featuring an interview with original cast member, Tony Award nominee Lee Roy Reams, on 96.5 FM on Tuesday, January 30th,

54 CELEBRATES MEL BROOKS, Alan H. Green, and More To Play 54 Below Next Week

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. 

ANN TALMAN: ELIZABETH TAYLOR AND THE SHADOW OF HER SMILE to Play Brunch Performance at Laura Beechman Theatre

Light the candles! Get the ice out! The Laurie Beechman Theatre will present a special brunch matinee performance on Sunday, February 25 at 2pm of Ann Talman: Elizabeth Taylor and The Shadow of Her Smile. 

Richard Skipper to Celebrate HELLO, DOLLY! With Lee Roy Reams at The Laurie Beechman Theater

Join Richard Skipper and Lee Roy Reams as they celebrate the 60th anniversary of the beloved musical Hello Dolly!

Musical Theatre Melodies Celebrates The 60th Anniversary of HELLO, DOLLY!

The next Musical Theatre Melodies broadcast, hosted by Rob Morrison on 96.5 FM on Tuesday, January 16 will mark the 60th anniversary of the Jerry Herman musical Hello, Dolly!

Encore Performance of JERRY ORBACH'S BROADWAY Set For This Month at 54 Below

On Thursday, January 25th at 7:00 PM, an encore performance of JERRY ORBACH'S BROADWAY will be presented at 54 Below, 254 West 54th Street, NYC 10019. Learn more about the show here!

Lee Roy Reams FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Lee Roy Reams has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.

Lee Roy Reams has not appeared in the West End.

Lee Roy Reams has been nominated for the following awards: 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.

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

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