J. Lee News

Tony-award winning actress Lea Salonga (Miss Saigon, Les Miserables) and television and film icon George Takei (Star Trek, Heroes) will return to portray the roles of Gloria Suzuki and Old Sam Omura in a developmental reading of the new Broadway-bound musical, Allegiance, on October 25th at the Julia Miles Theatre in New York City. Telly Leung (Flower Drum Song, Pacific Overture, Wicked, Rent) and Allie Trimm (13, Bye Bye Birdie) also star. Allegiance is produced by Lorenzo Thione and Sing Out, Louise! Productions.

Raymond J. Lee and Ben Gettinger recently released the first installment of their webisode titled, 'Thank You...Next.'

Members of the Broadway & NY Theater Community came together to share their stories that 'It Gets Better'

Raymond J. Lee (Mamma Mia!) has joined the cast of the benefit concert performance of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's musical INTO THE WOODS on October 11 at the Engelman Recital Hall at Baruch Performing Arts Center (55 Lexington Ave.) in Manhattan.

Raymond J. Lee (Mamma Mia!) has joined the cast of the benefit concert performance of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's musical INTO THE WOODS on October 11 at the Engelman Recital Hall at Baruch Performing Arts Center (55 Lexington Ave.) in Manhattan.

Out of the Ensemble' Cabaret A Fundraiser for The HOWL! HELP, administered by The Actors Fund September 18, 2010 at 8pm The Bowery Electric 327 Bowery, New York NY

Out of the Ensemble' Cabaret A Fundraiser for The HOWL! HELP, administered by The Actors Fund September 18, 2010 at 8pm The Bowery Electric 327 Bowery, New York NY

Faith & Whiskey (1365 W Fullerton Ave), the premier whiskey bar and party spot in Lincoln Park, will throw a 'Bridesmaid Dress Party' celebrating over-worked and cash-strapped bridesmaids starting at 5pm on Sunday, September 5 of Labor Day Weekend.

Faith & Whiskey (1365 W Fullerton Ave), the premier whiskey bar and party spot in Lincoln Park, will throw a 'Bridesmaid Dress Party' celebrating over-worked and cash-strapped bridesmaids starting at 5pm on Sunday, September 5 of Labor Day Weekend.

Faith & Whiskey (1365 W Fullerton Ave), the premier whiskey bar and party spot in Lincoln Park, will throw a 'Catalina Wine Mixer' party on Friday, August 6 that's inspired by the Catalina wine mixer scene from the movie Step Brothers along with mid-70s thru mid-80s nautical decadence.

Faith & Whiskey (1365 W Fullerton Ave), the premier whiskey bar and party spot in Lincoln Park, will throw a 'Catalina Wine Mixer' party on Friday, August 6 that's inspired by the Catalina wine mixer scene from the movie Step Brothers along with mid-70s thru mid-80s nautical decadence.

THE MIKADO PROJECT, a feature film about Asian Americans who decide to do the first All API Mikado, will make it's NY Debut on Tues. July 20,2010 at 8:45 pm in New York City as part of the Asian American International Film Festival.

Faith & Whiskey (1365 W Fullerton Ave), the premier whiskey bar and party spot in Lincoln Park, will host 'Skinny Wednesdays' each and every Wednesday starting July 7 featuring $1 Cabo Wabo Skinny Margaritas, other drink specials, and DJ Lee Michaels spinning.

Erin Quill stars in THE MIKADO PROJECT, debuting May 1st at the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival.

David Niven (1910-1983) was an actor of such diverse talents and charm that he is often categorized using clichéd phrases like 'urbane light comedian' or 'leading man.' These descriptions are indeed accurate, but one does not survive before the camera for a half-century on charm alone. The problem-if you can call it that-is that Niven made it all look too easy. Like Phileas Fogg in Around the World in 80 Days, he took everything in stride, unflappably and (seemingly) effortlessly playing his part, always prepared for whatever came his way. He was, after all, originally a military man by profession. He then chose to 'bum' around America, eventually winding up in Hollywood. Just as his film career began to blossom, he was one of the first to answer Britain's call when World War II broke out, serving on active duty for the duration and rising to the rank of colonel. He even made two propaganda films during brief leaves, including The Way Ahead, which is included in this series. After making his return in Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger's masterpiece A Matter of Life and Death (Stairway to Heaven), he resumed a glorious career in film, theater, television, and writing with his typical debonair insouciance. This series aims to recapture some of the special glory that was David Niven.

David Niven (1910-1983) was an actor of such diverse talents and charm that he is often categorized using clichéd phrases like 'urbane light comedian' or 'leading man.' These descriptions are indeed accurate, but one does not survive before the camera for a half-century on charm alone. The problem-if you can call it that-is that Niven made it all look too easy. Like Phileas Fogg in Around the World in 80 Days, he took everything in stride, unflappably and (seemingly) effortlessly playing his part, always prepared for whatever came his way. He was, after all, originally a military man by profession. He then chose to 'bum' around America, eventually winding up in Hollywood. Just as his film career began to blossom, he was one of the first to answer Britain's call when World War II broke out, serving on active duty for the duration and rising to the rank of colonel. He even made two propaganda films during brief leaves, including The Way Ahead, which is included in this series. After making his return in Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger's masterpiece A Matter of Life and Death (Stairway to Heaven), he resumed a glorious career in film, theater, television, and writing with his typical debonair insouciance. This series aims to recapture some of the special glory that was David Niven.

Raymond J. Lee comes to the Metropolitan Room on Monday, April 12th at 7pm in his solo cabaret entitled "An Evening of Broadway & Pop".

Raymond J. Lee comes to the Metropolitan Room on Monday, April 12th at 7pm in his solo cabaret entitled "An Evening of Broadway & Pop".

On Sunday, March 28, 2010, Broadway's Ann Harada, Christine Toy Johnson, Raymond J. Lee, Deborah Lew, Jose Llana and Ann Sanders will sing in A HELLUVA TOWN, a concert to benefit the documentary film, TRANSCENDING - THE WAT MISAKA STORY and celebrate the release of the DVD. The concert, directed by Tony Award winner Michele Pawk with musical direction by Marco Paguia, will feature songs from the 1946-47 Broadway season.

David Niven (1910-1983) was an actor of such diverse talents and charm that he is often categorized using clichéd phrases like 'urbane light comedian' or 'leading man.' These descriptions are indeed accurate, but one does not survive before the camera for a half-century on charm alone. The problem-if you can call it that-is that Niven made it all look too easy. Like Phileas Fogg in Around the World in 80 Days, he took everything in stride, unflappably and (seemingly) effortlessly playing his part, always prepared for whatever came his way. He was, after all, originally a military man by profession. He then chose to 'bum' around America, eventually winding up in Hollywood. Just as his film career began to blossom, he was one of the first to answer Britain's call when World War II broke out, serving on active duty for the duration and rising to the rank of colonel. He even made two propaganda films during brief leaves, including The Way Ahead, which is included in this series. After making his return in Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger's masterpiece A Matter of Life and Death (Stairway to Heaven), he resumed a glorious career in film, theater, television, and writing with his typical debonair insouciance. This series aims to recapture some of the special glory that was David Niven.