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BIO

Official website: shannon-tyo.com SHANNON TYO (Leah & Others). New York: The Comeuppance (Signature; Obie, Special Citation- Ensemble), Regretfully, So the Birds Are (Playwrights), The Far Country (Atlantic), peerless (Primary Stages), The Chinese Lady (Ma-Yi at The Public; Lortel Award, Theater World Award, Drama Desk nom), Kentucky (EST), Bikeman (Tribeca PAC). Select regional: Berkeley Rep, Baltimore Center Stage, Barrington Stage, The Old Globe, MT Wichita, Pioneer Theatre. Obie, Sustained Achievement.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
2026
Ensemble ()

[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Broadway Premiere Production, 2024
Leah & Others


[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Maryana


[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons and WP Theater Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Mora


[Off-Broadway]
2022
Afong Moy


Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Shannon Tyo, The Chinese Lady


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2022 - Theatre World Awards

Shannon Tyo, The Chinese Lady

News


Tina Chilip, Christine Heesun Hwang and More to Star in JESA at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2025

Ma-Yi Theater Company and The Public Theater will present the world premiere of JESA, written by Jeena Yi in her playwriting debut. Directed by Mei Ann Teo, performances are set to begin at The Public Theater.
Ma-Yi Theater Company to Present Readings by Lisa Sanaye Dring, Đavid Lee Huánh, & Jeena Yi
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2025

Ma-Yi Theater Company will present a series of three development readings that will conclude with public presentations of works by Lisa Sanaye Dring, Đavid Lee Huỳnh, & Jeena Yi.
Video: Daniel Dae Kim & More in YELLOW FACE on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2024

Roundabout Theatre Company is presenting Yellow Face by David Henry Hwang directed by Leigh Silverman. Get a first look at footage from the production featuring Daniel Dae Kim and more here! 
How to Listen to David Henry Hwang's YELLOW FACE From Home
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 28, 2024

For those who cannot make it to New York City to see Yellow Face in person, you're in luck, because Audible released an audio version earlier this year and both star Daniel Dae Kim and Francis Jue.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Shannon Tyo been nominated for?

Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Chinese Lady and Theatre World Awards (Theatre World Awards) for The Chinese Lady.

What awards has Shannon Tyo won?

Shannon Tyo has won the Theatre World Award for her performance in The Chinese Lady.

How many Broadway shows has Shannon Tyo been in?

Shannon Tyo has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Shannon Tyo been in?

Shannon Tyo has not appeared in the West End.

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