Telly Leung
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Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY, USA
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TELLY LEUNG was born and raised in New York City. He grew up in a traditional Chinese home in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. He is a proud alumni of New York’s prestigious math & science specialized high school, Stuyvesant High School. After Stuyvesant, Telly was admitted to Carnegie Mellon University’s ...
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Stage Credits
George Takei's Allegiance
In Transit
The Secret Garden
Allegiance
The World of Extreme Happiness
Aladdin
Godspell
Rent
Rent
Telly Leung Movies
Telly Leung TV Shows
Telly Leung Biography
TELLY LEUNG was born and raised in New York City. He grew up in a traditional Chinese home in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. He is a proud alumni of New York’s prestigious math & science specialized high school, Stuyvesant High School. After Stuyvesant, Telly was admitted to Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Drama (CMU), where he received most of his formal training in acting, singing, and dance.It was also at CMU that Telly met fellow CMU-alum and KINKY BOOTS Tony-Award Winner, Billy Porter, who returned to his alma mater to direct the main stage production of Sondheim’s COMPANY. After casting Telly as Bobby in “Company”, Porter made a phone call to his colleagues who were involved in the upcoming Broadway revival of FLOWER DRUM SONG and landed Telly an audition. In the fall of 2002, Telly made his Broadway debut in the revival of ‘Flower Drum Song”, starring Lea Salonga, as a member of the ensemble and an understudy for Wang Ta.
After playing Bobby in Sondheim’s COMPANY in college, Telly would later get the opportunity to work with the legendary Stephen Sondheim in Roundabout’s Broadway revival of PACIFIC OVERTURES in 2005. After PACIFIC OVERTURES, Telly originated the role of Boq in the Chicago company of WICKED, collaborating with fellow CMU-alum, Stephen Schwartz. Other Broadway credits include the final company of RENT – where he also got to make his film debut in Radical Media / Sony’s RENT: FILMED LIVE ON BROADWAY, which is available on DVD and Blue Ray.
After RENT ended its Broadway run, Telly went on an international tour with original RENT stars Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp in RENT: THE BROADWAY TOUR. He would later reprise the role of Angel in RENT at the Hollywood Bowl, directed by Neil Patrick Harris and starring Vanessa Hudgens, Aaron Tveit, Skylar Astin, & Wayne Brady. In 2011, Telly would get another opportunity to collaborate with composer Stephen Schwartz in the Broadway revival of GODSPELL at the Circle in the Square Theater.
Regionally, he starred alongside George Takei & Lea Salonga in the world premiere of the Broadway-bound musical Allegiance at the Old Globe Theatre. Regionally, he has also appeared at Pittsburgh CLO, the MUNY, and Philadelphia Theater Company. In concert, he has performed to sold-out houses all over the country, at Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, The Hollywood Bowl, The Magic Castle, San Francisco’s Feinstein’s At The Nikko Hotel, London’s Hippodrome Casino, NYC’s 54 Below, Tokyo’s La Donna, and San Diego’s Diversionary Theater.
His first solo CD “I’ll Cover You” is available on The Yellow Sound Label. He is also the producer of the musical short film, GRIND, starring Rent‘s Anthony Rapp (grindshortfilm.com). He holds a BFA in Drama from Carnegie Mellon University. For more information on Telly, check out tellyleung.com
Telly Leung Awards and Nominations
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2016 - Best Leading Actor in a Musical  |
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Telly Leung News
Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awardsby BWW Awards - Jan 31, 2023
The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
BITE-SIZED BROADWAY Announces Open Submissions For New Mini-Musical Worksby Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2023
After a celebrated first season, IndieWorks Theatre Company has announced that 12-time award-winning mini-musical radio play series Bite-Sized Broadway is accepting second season submissions of new mini-musical works for four weeks beginning Monday, February 6 through Sunday, March 5, 2023.
Review Roundup: George Takei, Telly Leung And More Star In ALLEGIANCE West End Premiereby A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2023
George Takei, the original and beloved Mr. Sulu from 'Star Trek', film and television star, activist and social media icon, makes his London stage debut in the UK premiere of the Broadway musical inspired by Takei's true childhood experiences, 'George Takei's Allegiance'. Read the reviews!
Review: GEORGE TAKEI'S ALLEGIANCE, Charing Cross Theatreby Franco Milazzo - Jan 18, 2023
Backed by an extensive PR campaign that can probably be seen from outer space, George Takei’s Allegiance has finally landed in London. The media attention has been focused on the marquee name attached to this much-anticipated musical, but its political topic is the real talking point here.
Photos: Go Inside ALLEGIANCE's VIP Gala Night at London's Charing Cross Theatreby Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2023
See photos from 'George Takei's ALLEGIANCE' VIP Gala Night at London's Charing Cross Theatre.
Photos: First Look at George Takei, Telly Leung, and More in ALLEGIANCE at Charing Cross Theatreby Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2023
All new production photos have been released for Allegiance, starring George Takei, Telly Leung, and more! The musical is playing at Charing Cross Theatre from 7 January – 8 April 2023.
Listen: TAKE A BOW Launches Season 4 With Guest Elizabeth Teeterby Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2023
Broadway's Eli Tokash, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, have released this week's episode of TAKE A BOW. The podcast explores what it is like to be a teenager in the entertainment business, and seeks advice from veteran performers.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to The Green Room 42 This Monthby Blair Ingenthron - Jan 8, 2023
Stephen DeAngelis continues his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies, and Alternates with the next edition in his monthly residency of AT THIS PERFORMANCE… to be held on Monday, January 23rd at The Green Room 42 at 7pm.
by BWW - Dec 27, 2022
Listen: Broadway's Lorna Courtney And Shoba Narayan Co-star In NPR Kids' Podcast CIRCLE ROUNDby Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2022
Listen to &JULIET star Lorna Courtney and ALADDIN star Shoba Narayan on the latest episode of children's storytelling podcast Circle Round.
Telly Leung Videos
by Stage Tube - Jul 13, 2021
BroadwayWorld has a first look at Theatre Orb in Japan's production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in concert. In a new video, watch as Ramin Karimloo and Michael K. Lee perform from the show.
by Stage Tube - Apr 19, 2021
Just last night, The York Theatre Company presented an All-Singing, All-Talking, All-Virtual special benefit presentation of the Off-Broadway hit THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS (THE MUSICAL!)...and More!, available to view on demand through April 21, 2021.
by Stage Tube - Feb 26, 2021
A quarter century ago, Jonathan Larson's groundbreaking musical, RENT, opened at New York Theatre Workshop. From its humble beginnings at NYTW, this rock musical went on to shape a generation. What began in the East Village traveled to Broadway, across the nation and around the world. While we await showtime, check out a trailer for the big event!
by Stage Tube - Dec 22, 2020
This year, to save us from tears, Broadway favorites Lea Salonga and Telly Leung have joined forces to deliver a special Christmas treat. Watch as they perform a virtual duet of Wham!'s Christmas classic, 'Last Christmas.'
by Stage Tube - Nov 27, 2020
Ryan Seacrest returns to host a night of merry music and magic on “The Disney Holiday Singalong,” MONDAY, NOV. 30 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EST).
by BroadwayWorld TV - Nov 16, 2020
Niceness makes the world-go-round and The Nice List gives us a jingletastic look inside Santa’s workshop as he puts his elves in charge of Christmas while he checks in on his mall “ambassadors.” The elves set out to show they are up to the task but find themselves in over their candy canes until Santa returns and puts everything in order just in time for the big Holiday.
by BroadwayWorld TV - Oct 26, 2020
This Christmas, Broadway artists are coming together virtually, with you, to prove we don't have to be together TO BE TOGETHER.
by Stage Tube - Sep 8, 2020
Former cast members from various productions of Rent joined forces to perform 'Will I?' as part as Be An #ArtsHero's Labor Day of Action.
by BroadwayWorld TV - Sep 7, 2020
Today we rewind to 2016 for the Manhattan Concert Productions 25th Anniversary presentation of The Secret Garden.
by Stage Tube - Jul 1, 2020
A new video has been released of Telly Leung performing 'Wrestling' from But I'm A Cheerleader - The Musical!
