Francis Jue
Birth Place: San Francisco, CA, USA
Latest News on Francis Jue:
New York Theatre Workshop Adds TARTUFFE Final Performance and Special Benefit Event (Dec 23, 2025)
Review Roundup: TARTUFFE Returns Off-Broadway Starring Matthew Broderick (Dec 17, 2025)
Top Off-Broadway Shows for December 2025 (Dec 4, 2025)
New York Theatre Workshop Adds TARTUFFE Final Performance and Special Benefit Event (Dec 23, 2025)
Review Roundup: TARTUFFE Returns Off-Broadway Starring Matthew Broderick (Dec 17, 2025)
Top Off-Broadway Shows for December 2025 (Dec 4, 2025)
BIO
Francis Jue is known for his performances on Broadway, in national tours, off-Broadway and in regional theatre, particularly in the San Francisco Bay Area and at The Muny in St. Louis. His roles in plays and musicals range from Shakespeare and David Henry Hwang to Rodgers and Hammerstein and Disney. He is also known for his recurring role on the TV series Madam Secretary (2014–2019).
Jue's Broadway credits include Pacific Overtures (1984 and 2004); M. Butterfly (1989); Thoroughly Modern Millie (2002), in which he created the role of Bun Foo; and Yellow Face (2024) as HYH, a role which he had created off-Broadway in 2008. He has also appeared in film and in other television roles.
Among his acting awards are a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play and an Outer Critics Circle Award for his Broadway performance in Yellow Face (2025); an Obie Award and a Lortel Award for his performance in Yellow Face at the Public Theater (2008); a Dramalogue Award in Kiss of the Spider Woman at TheateWorks (1997); an Elliot Norton Award in Miss Saigon at North Shore Music Theatre (2013); another Obie Award for Wild Goose Dreams at the Public (2018); and a second Lortel Award in Cambodian Rock Band at the Signature Theatre (2020). He has also been nominated for three Drama Desk Awards (one in 2008 and two in 2020).
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Bun Foo
Ching Ho (Understudy)
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[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
World Premiere, 2000
Bun Foo
Ching Ho (Understudy) [Replacement]
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[Broadway]
1988
Song Liling (Understudy) [Replacement]
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[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 1984
Boy/Dutch Admiral/British Sailor
British Sailor
Boy
Dutch Admiral
Boy/Dutch Admiral/British Sailor
Boy
Dutch Admiral
British Sailor
[Off-Off-Broadway]
York Theatre Company Production, 1984
Confucian
Dutch Admiral
Boy
Geisha
British Sailor
Confucian
Dutch Admiral
Boy
Productions
Awards and Nominations
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Play
Francis Jue, Yellow Face
winner
Tony Awards - 2025 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
Francis Jue, Yellow Face
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Actor in a Play
Francis Jue, Cambodian Rock Band
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Francis Jue, Soft Power
winner
Obie Awards - 2019 - Performance Award
Francis Jue, Wild Goose Dreams
winner
Obie Awards - 2008 - Performance
Francis Jue, Yellow Face
winner
The Lortels - 2008 - Outstanding Featured Actor
Francis Jue, Yellow Face
Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
Francis Jue, Yellow Face
Videos
Video: Matthew Broderick Recalls PLAZA SUITE Apple Watch Mishap, Talks TARTUFFE Rehearsals
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-13 11:23:29
Video: Matthew Broderick Previews NYTW's TARTUFFE on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-12 14:20:29
Video: Sarah Jessica Parker and Jonathan Groff Host New 42 Studios Celebration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-09-09 15:37:10
Video: Inside the A CHORUS LINE 50 Concert With Donna McKechnie, Robyn Hurder & More
by Michael Major - 2025-07-28 09:55:46
Video: Broadway Stars on What Pride Means to Them " Michael Arden, Nick Jonas & More
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-26 12:28:36
Video: Watch Daniel Dae Kim’s Journey to YELLOW FACE in PBS' STAGEBOUND
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-06-16 14:37:13
Video: Francis Jue Celebrates Tony Win for Best Featured Actor in a Play
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-08 21:35:29
Video: Broadway Celebrates the Unveiling of Terrence McNally Way
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-02 10:01:50
Video: Behind the Curtain of YELLOW FACE with Daniel Dae Kim, Francis Jue, & More
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-19 14:33:52
Video: Daniel Dae Kim Stars in YELLOW FACE Clip From PBS Broadcast
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-06 13:19:05
Video: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Stars J. Harrison Ghee, Cheyenne Jackson, and Nikki Renee Daniels Gear Up for City Center
by A.A. Cristi - 2024-01-17 18:52:38
VIDEO: Watch the First Day with The Encores! Orchestra for ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-12-23 14:01:59
VIDEO: Public Theater Artists Perform 'Ring of Keys' From FUN HOME
by Stephi Wild - 2020-06-09 06:11:25
News
Top Off-Broadway Shows for December 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2025
What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this month. Get into the holiday spirit with a popular adaptation of A Christmas Carol, plus more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2025
What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this month. Get into the holiday spirit with a popular adaptation of A Christmas Carol, plus more.
TARTUFFE Starring Matthew Broderick and More Extends for Two Additional Weeks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025
New York Theatre Workshop's world premiere of a new version of Molière’s classic comedy Tartuffe by Tony Award nominee and NYTW Usual Suspect Lucas Hnath will run for an additional two weeks. Learn more about the extension and how to get tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025
New York Theatre Workshop's world premiere of a new version of Molière’s classic comedy Tartuffe by Tony Award nominee and NYTW Usual Suspect Lucas Hnath will run for an additional two weeks. Learn more about the extension and how to get tickets.
Dates Set for TARTUFFE Starring Matthew Broderick and More at NYTW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2025
New York Theatre Workshop has revealed dates, ticket information and additional creative team members for the world premiere of a new version of Molière’s classic comedy Tartuffe. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2025
New York Theatre Workshop has revealed dates, ticket information and additional creative team members for the world premiere of a new version of Molière’s classic comedy Tartuffe. Learn more!
Interview: Rob Ackerman of BACKTALK at Abbey Theater Of Dublin
by Paul Batterson - Sep 24, 2025
“We all have voices in our heads. Even the people who say they don't have (that inner voice), have one. You have these little suggestions you get from somewhere that aren’t from you. In BACKTALK, we have a double love story between our inner life and our buttoned up life, and that plays out on stage.” --Rob Ackerman
by Paul Batterson - Sep 24, 2025
“We all have voices in our heads. Even the people who say they don't have (that inner voice), have one. You have these little suggestions you get from somewhere that aren’t from you. In BACKTALK, we have a double love story between our inner life and our buttoned up life, and that plays out on stage.” --Rob Ackerman
All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2025 - A Complete Guide
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025
BroadwayWorld is here with your fall 2025 guide to all the shows lighting up New York’s stages. From world premieres to long-awaited revivals, this season’s Off-Broadway lineup delivers something for every kind of theater fan!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025
BroadwayWorld is here with your fall 2025 guide to all the shows lighting up New York’s stages. From world premieres to long-awaited revivals, this season’s Off-Broadway lineup delivers something for every kind of theater fan!
Photos: 2025 American Theatre Wing Gala Celebrates 'Unsung Heroes'
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2025
The American Theatre Wing held its annual fall gala on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Cipriani 42nd Street, with this year’s event honoring the “Unsung Heroes of the Theatre Industry.” Check out photos from inside the star-studded event!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2025
The American Theatre Wing held its annual fall gala on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Cipriani 42nd Street, with this year’s event honoring the “Unsung Heroes of the Theatre Industry.” Check out photos from inside the star-studded event!
Video: Sarah Jessica Parker and Jonathan Groff Host New 42 Studios Celebration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2025
Performing arts and arts education nonprofit New 42 celebrated the 25th anniversary of New 42 Studios with a luncheon hosted by Sarah Jessica Parker and Jonathan Groff. See footage from the event here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2025
Performing arts and arts education nonprofit New 42 celebrated the 25th anniversary of New 42 Studios with a luncheon hosted by Sarah Jessica Parker and Jonathan Groff. See footage from the event here!
Photos: New 42 Studios Celebrates 25th Birthday
by Jennifer Broski - Sep 8, 2025
Earlier today, New 42 Studios hosted a luncheon to celebrate 25 years of making Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there for the special day and you can check out photos from the red carpet here.
by Jennifer Broski - Sep 8, 2025
Earlier today, New 42 Studios hosted a luncheon to celebrate 25 years of making Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there for the special day and you can check out photos from the red carpet here.
Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, and More Set For American Theatre Wing 'Unsung Heroes' Gala
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2025
The American Theatre Wing has announced the lineup for their 2025 Fall Gala Celebration, which will be held on the evening of Monday, September 8, 2025, at 6:30PM, at Cipriani 42nd Street.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2025
The American Theatre Wing has announced the lineup for their 2025 Fall Gala Celebration, which will be held on the evening of Monday, September 8, 2025, at 6:30PM, at Cipriani 42nd Street.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Francis Jue been in?
Francis Jue has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.
How many West End shows has Francis Jue been in?
Francis Jue has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Francis Jue been nominated for?
Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Yellow Face, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Yellow Face, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Cambodian Rock Band, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Soft Power, Performance Award (Obie Awards) for Wild Goose Dreams, Performance (Obie Awards) for Yellow Face, Outstanding Featured Actor (The Lortels) for Yellow Face and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Yellow Face.
What awards has Francis Jue won?
Francis Jue has won several prestigious awards including the Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Play from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Yellow Face, and the Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for Yellow Face. He also received the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Soft Power. Additionally, he earned Performance Awards from the Obie Awards for both Wild Goose Dreams and Yellow Face, as well as the Outstanding Featured Actor award from The Lortels for Yellow Face.
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