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Loren Lester

Birth Place: Woodland Hills

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BIO

Loren Lester (he/him) is thrilled to be making his Broadway debut. A forty-year career in film, television, and theater in Los Angeles. Moved to New York and was cast in The Band’s Visit (National Tour). Regional: Pasadena Playhouse, North Coast Rep. Television: 200+ episodes, including “The Orville,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Hung,” and “Batman: The Animated Series” (Robin/Nightwing.) Film (favorites): Wes Craven’s Red Eye, Rock ‘n’ Roll High School. Married to actress Kelly Lester and father of three actresses, including Tony Award nominee Julia Lester.



A native of Los Angeles, Loren began his career as a teenager and has accumulated more than 40 years of film, stage, and television credits. In his early years he played the evil hall monitor Fritz Hansel in the cult classic film Rock n Roll High School and he recurred for five seasons as Roy on The Facts of Life. Since then Loren has guest-starred on more than 200 TV shows including Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Orville, Scorpion, Im Dying Up Here, Parenthood, Bones, The Closer, NCIS, etc. He also recurred for three seasons on the HBO hit comedy series Hung. Other favorite motion picture roles include the Wes Craven suspense thriller Red Eye. Dozens of appearances in plays and musicals in the Los Angeles area include Fallen Angels at the Pasadena Playhouse, Around the World in 80 Days at NCRT, and A Midsummer Nights Dream at the L.A. Philharmonic (directed by Nancy Meckler.) In the world of animation, Loren has a large following for voicing the roles of Robin and Nightwing on Batman: The Animated Series and he continues to reprise those roles in video games and animated films. Loren is also an opera director and opera critic (www.schmopera.com) and has written several plays (Will & Bess) and musicals (A Green Umbrella.) He is the writer and director of the musical web series Let?s Do Lunch!, and the stage show Its Magic: The Music of Doris Day. Loren is also a book editor (There I Go Again, The memoirs of actor William Daniels, University of Nebraska Press, 2017.)

STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2024
Herman

Max

Herr Schultz (Understudy)

[US Tour]
US Tour, 2021
Performer (Standby)


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Photos: New Images of Adam Lambert & Auli'i Cravalho in CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB

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Photos: On the Red Carpet for the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards

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Photos: Meet the Nominees For the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards

A special event was held recently for press to meet the Chita Rivera Awards nominees. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!
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Shop CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB on Broadway Merch in the Theater Shop

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Video: Watch Highlights from CABARET on Broadway

Watch highlights from Cabaret on Broadway here!
Video: Redmayne, Rankin, Neuwirth, and More Talk CABARET on CBS SUNDAY MORNING

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Photos: First Look at Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin & More in CABARET

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Photos: CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB Celebrates Joel Grey's 92nd Birthday!

Last night, the company of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club Broadway legend Joel Grey’s 92nd birthday on stage at the August Wilson Theatre. See photos of the show's Academy and Tony-winning star with the production's stars, Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin. 
Video: Joel Grey and Eddie Redmayne Talk CABARET and The 'Emcee' Legacy

The company of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club wilkommened some very special guests to their immersive nightclub home! Eddie Redmayne currently in previews as the ‘Emcee’ in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club celebrated Broadway legend Joel Grey’s 92nd birthday on stage at the August Wilson Theatre.
CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB Will Offer $25 Digital Lottery For Broadway Run

Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club will offer a $25 digital lottery ticket policy, which has been announced ahead of the musical's first preview on Monday, April 1 at the August Wilson Theatre. Find out how to enter the Cabaret lottery here!
Meet the Cast of CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB, Beginning Previews Tonight

The Kit Kat Club is now open! Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, starring Academy Award and Tony Award winner Eddie Redmayne and introducing Gayle Rankin, begins previews tonight, April 1, at the August Wilson Theatre. Meet the cast of Cabaret here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Loren Lester been in?

Loren Lester has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Loren Lester been in?

Loren Lester has not appeared in the West End.

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