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Broadway: Ragtime, 110 in the Shade, Three Penny Opera. Other: Almost Heave (Off-Broadway), Camelot (Lincoln Center - NY Philharmonic). Tours: All Shook Up, Mamma Mia. TV: "One Life to Live." Regional: Ragtime (Jefferson Award, Drury Lane Theatre), Little Shop of Horrors (Kevin Kline Award Nom), Caroline or Change, Dreamgirls, Big River and others.

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STAGE CREDITS

Rock & Roll Man Rock & Roll Man
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2023
Lavern Baker
Motown the Musical Motown the Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Diana Ross [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Ragtime Ragtime
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
Performer
110 in the Shade 110 in the Shade
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2007
Vivian Lorraine Taylor
Snookie (Understudy)
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All Shook Up
[US Tour]
National Tour, 2006
Lorraine
The Threepenny Opera The Threepenny Opera
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2006
Performer (Swing)
Almost Heaven: Songs and Stories of John Denver
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2005

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2013 - Distinguished Performance Award

Valisia LeKae, Motown: The Musical

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Valisia LeKae, Motown: The Musical


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2013 - Theatre World Award

Valisia LeKae, Motown the Musical

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Valisia LeKae, Motown: The Musical

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Anika Poitier and David Belafonte to Join BTC 'Building the Change' Gala Photo
Anika Poitier and David Belafonte to Join BTC 'Building the Change' Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2025

Anika Poitier, daughter of Sidney Poitier, and David Belafonte, son of Harry Belafonte, will attend the 2nd Annual BTC “Building the Change” Gala as special guests. Learn more about the gala and see how to attend.
Anika Noni Rose, MOTOWN THE MUSICAL Cast and More to Perform at BTC Gala Photo
Anika Noni Rose, MOTOWN THE MUSICAL Cast and More to Perform at BTC Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2025

BTC will host its 2nd Annual Gala on Monday, March 3, 2025, in New York City at the Rainbow Room. The evening will include special performances by Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose. Learn more and see how to attend.
Phylicia Rashad, Luis A. Miranda & More to be Honored at BTC 2025 Gala Photo
Phylicia Rashad, Luis A. Miranda & More to be Honored at BTC 2025 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2025

BTC will honor Phylicia Rashad, Luis A. Miranda, Jr. and more at its 2nd Annual “Building the Change” Gala. Learn more about the gala and see how to purchase tickets.
Sarah Boone Brings MOM BEFORE DAD: A Young Woman Of The Greatest Generation to the Tr Photo
Sarah Boone Brings MOM BEFORE DAD: A Young Woman Of The Greatest Generation to the Triad Theater
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2024

Cabaret artist Sarah Boone will return to the Triad Theater with an encore performance of Mom Before Dad: A Young Woman of the Greatest Generation following celebrated performances in Florida, Los Angeles and Colorado.
Photos: Go Inside New York Pops' HITSVILLE: CELEBRATING MOTOWN Photo
Photos: Go Inside New York Pops' HITSVILLE: CELEBRATING MOTOWN
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Mar 16, 2024

Check out photos from the New York Pops' Hitsville: Celebrating Motown, featuring guest artists Bryan Terrell Clark and Valisia LeKae here!
Review: The New York Pops Honored Gershwin with A CENTURY OF RHAPSODY IN BLUE at Carn Photo
Review: The New York Pops Honored Gershwin with A CENTURY OF RHAPSODY IN BLUE at Carnegie
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 12, 2024

On Friday February 9, 2024, the New York Pops paid tribute to Gershwin’s music on the occasion of the near 100-year anniversary of “Rhapsody in Blue” (it officially hits 100 today, on February 12). Guest vocalist Montego Glover and the 78-piece New York Pops orchestra were a delight to watch.
Photos: Go Inside GERSHWIN: A CENTURY OF RHAPSODY IN BLUE with Montego Glover and The Photo
Photos: Go Inside GERSHWIN: A CENTURY OF RHAPSODY IN BLUE with Montego Glover and The New York Pops
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Feb 10, 2024

Check out photos from The New York Pops's celebration of the centennial of Gershwin’s masterpiece Rhapsody in Blue here!
Bryan Terrell Clark and Valisia LeKae to Join The New York Pops for HITSVILLE: CELEBR Photo
Bryan Terrell Clark and Valisia LeKae to Join The New York Pops for HITSVILLE: CELEBRATING MOTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2024

 The New York Pops will celebrate the hits of Motown on Friday, March 15, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall joined by guest artists Bryan Terrell Clark and Valisia LeKae.
The New York Pops To Honor Clive Davis At 41st Birthday Gala Photo
The New York Pops To Honor Clive Davis At 41st Birthday Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2024

The New York Pops will honor Clive Davis at their 41st Birthday Gala, 'The Soundtrack of Our Lives: A Tribute to the Legendary Clive Davis,' at Carnegie Hall on April 29, 2024.
Photos: Go Backstage at The New York Pops' THE BEST CHRISTMAS OF ALL with Norm Lewis, Photo
Photos: Go Backstage at The New York Pops' THE BEST CHRISTMAS OF ALL with Norm Lewis, Vanessa Williams, and More
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Dec 23, 2023

Check out photos from The New York Pops' The Best Christmas of All featuring Norm Lewis here!
Photos: Go Inside THE BEST CHRISTMAS OF ALL with Norm Lewis and The New York Pops Photo
Photos: Go Inside THE BEST CHRISTMAS OF ALL with Norm Lewis and The New York Pops
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Dec 23, 2023

Check out photos from The New York Pops' The Best Christmas of All featuring Norm Lewis here!
Photos: Go Backstage at the New York Pops with Kelli O'Hara, Sutton Foster, and More! Photo
Photos: Go Backstage at the New York Pops with Kelli O'Hara, Sutton Foster, and More!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 18, 2023

BroadwayWorld is taking you backstage at Carnegie Hall with Tony Award winners Sutton Foster and Kelli O'Hara! The pair joined The New York Pops—led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke for a one-night-only concert on Friday, November 17, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. Check out the photos below!
Photos: Kelli O'Hara and Sutton Foster Share the Stage with The New York Pops at Carn Photo
Photos: Kelli O'Hara and Sutton Foster Share the Stage with The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 18, 2023

The New York Pops—led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke—was joined by Tony Award winners Sutton Foster and Kelli O'Hara for a one-night-only concert on Friday, November 17, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the performance. Check out the photo from the performance below!
Norm Lewis to Join The New York Pops for THE BEST CHRISTMAS OF ALL at Carnegie Hall Photo
Norm Lewis to Join The New York Pops for THE BEST CHRISTMAS OF ALL at Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2023

Get ready for a magical night of music and holiday cheer as Norm Lewis joins The New York Pops for 'The Best Christmas of All' at Carnegie Hall on December 18th. Don't miss this spectacular holiday event!
Sutton Foster and Kelli O'Hara Will Join the New York Pops For One Night Only at Carn Photo
Sutton Foster and Kelli O'Hara Will Join the New York Pops For One Night Only at Carnegie Hall in November
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2023

The New York Pops will be joined by Tony Award winners Sutton Foster and Kelli O'Hara for a one night only concert on Friday, November 17, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall.
Photos: Betsy Wolfe Stars In The NEW YORK POPS UNDERGROUND CABARET At 54 Below Photo
Photos: Betsy Wolfe Stars In The NEW YORK POPS UNDERGROUND CABARET At 54 Below
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 3, 2023

Tony Award nominee and Broadway favorite Betsy Wolfe headlined the annual New York Pops Underground cabaret performance on Monday, October 2, 2023 at 54 Below. Wolfe performed selections from Waitress, The Last Five Years, and & Juliet, for which she was nominated for a Tony Award. See photos from the show!
The New York Pops Extends Music Director Steven Reineke's Contract Through 2027-28 Se Photo
The New York Pops Extends Music Director Steven Reineke's Contract Through 2027-28 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2023

Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke’s contract with The New York Pops has been extended through the 2027-2028 season.
Hailey Kilgore, Derek Klena, Javier Muñoz & Ali Stroker to Join The New York Pops Se Photo
Hailey Kilgore, Derek Klena, Javier Muñoz & Ali Stroker to Join The New York Pops Season Opening Concert at Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 13, 2023

The New York Pops—led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke— will open its 2023-24 season with a brand-new concert program, featuring Hailey Kilgore, Derek Klena, Javier Muñoz & Ali Stroker. Learn how to purchase tickets!
ROCK & ROLL MAN To Close At New World Stages On September 1 Prior To National Tour Photo
ROCK & ROLL MAN To Close At New World Stages On September 1 Prior To National Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2023

Rock & Roll Man, starring Tony Award-nominee Constantine Maroulis and Emmy Award-winner Joe Pantoliano, will play its final performance on Friday, September 1 ahead of a national tour.
Betsy Wolfe to Star in The New York Pops Underground Cabaret at 54 Below Photo
Betsy Wolfe to Star in The New York Pops Underground Cabaret at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2023

Get ready to be mesmerized by Betsy Wolfe as she takes the stage in The New York Pops Underground Cabaret at 54 Below. Find out when and where you can catch this special performance, and secure your tickets for an unforgettable evening of music and entertainment.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Valisia LeKae been in?

Valisia LeKae has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Valisia LeKae been in?

Valisia LeKae has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Valisia LeKae been nominated for?

Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Motown: The Musical, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Motown: The Musical, Theatre World Award (Theatre World Awards) for Motown the Musical and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Motown: The Musical.

What awards has Valisia LeKae won?

Valisia LeKae won the Theatre World Award for her performance in Motown the Musical.

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