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BIO

L Morgan Lee is an American actress and singer. She was nominated for the 2022 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical for her performance in A Strange Loop on Broadway, making history as the first openly transgender actor to be nominated for a Tony Award.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
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[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons World Premiere, 2019
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Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2022 - Distinguished Performance Awards

L Morgan Lee, A Strange Loop

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

L Morgan Lee, A Strange Loop


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Obie Awards - 2020 - Special Citation

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News


Interview: Ethan Carlson's NEW WRITERS AT 54! Show Is Full of Stars & Surprises
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 6, 2025

On 3/25, join emerging songwriter Ethan Carlson (Waitress) and many incredible Broadway guest artists in a night of bold, new, exciting, electric songs.
Review: Lyrics & Lyricist's LOUDER THAN WORDS Honored Jonathan Larson at 92NY
by Rob Lester - Mar 4, 2025

LOUDER THAN WORDS was a lively, dramatic set of Larson material, shining a spotlight on the lyrics of Jonathan Larson and the work his lyrical legacy inspired in the next generation of songwriters.
Sara Bareilles to Perform From THE INTERESTINGS at Maestra Music's AMPLIFY 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2025

SARA BAREILLES will perform at Maestra Music for AMPLIFY 2025. Learn more about the event, see who else is performing, and learn how to purchase tickets.
Jenn Colella, Norbert Leo Butz, and More to Perform at 54 Below in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Jenn Colella, Norbert Leo Butz, and more. See the full March programming here!
Interview: Host James C. Nicola Honors Jonathan Larson's Lyrical Legacy at 92NY
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 24, 2025

Artistic director and host James C. Nicola brings his singular insight and personal stories to 92NY, as one of Larson’s earliest and closest collaborators, from 3/1 to 3/3 with LOUDER THAN WORDS: The Songs and Legacy of Jonathan Larson
Alex Joseph Grayson Will Take Over as 'Dallas' in THE OUTSIDERS
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 10, 2025

Alex Joseph Grayson (Parade, Into the Woods) will begin performances as “Dallas Winston” on Friday, February 28th at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Joshua Boone played his final performance in the role on Sunday, January 26th.
Adam Kantor, L Morgan Lee & More to Celebrate Jonathan Larson at 92NY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025

Tony and Pulitzer Prize winning composer/lyricist Jonathan Larson’s profound impact on musical theater is in the spotlight for Louder than Words: The Songs and Legacy of Jonathan Larson, the next show of the Lyrics & Lyricists season. Learn more!
L Morgan Lee and Kate Baldwin Will Host MAESTRA MUSIC'S AMPLIFY 2025
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025

Maestra Music has announced Amplify 2025, directed by Jessica Ryan, hosted by L Morgan Lee, co-hosted by Kate Baldwin, and featuring special guests such as Jordan Fisher, Zeniba Now,  Jessica Vosk. 
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; MAGGIE at Goodspeed Musicals Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; Goodspeed Musicals Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; MAGGIE at Goodspeed Musicals Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Alex Tatarsky Named 2024 Recipient of The Mark O’Donnell Prize
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2024

The Entertainment Community Fund and Playwrights Horizons revealed that New York City creator and performer Alex Tatarsky is the 2024 recipient of The Mark O’Donnell Prize. Learn more about Tatarsky and the Prize!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Connecticut Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Connecticut Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
How Breaking the Binary is Filling a Crucial Gap in the Theater Industry Ecosystem
by Caitlin Hornik - Oct 23, 2024

Breaking the Binary, the Obie Award-winning new work development and community building hub, is launching its third annual festival this week. Helmed by George Strus, the company’s Founding Artistic Director and the recently announced recipient of this year’s Prince Fellowship, the Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival will run at Playwrights Horizons from October 21-27.
Photos: Kerry Butler, L Morgan Lee & More in FIORELLO! at Classic Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2024

Classic Stage Company presented a one-night-only benefit performance of Fiorello!, the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical with a book by six-time Tony Award winner George Abbott and Jerome Weidman. See photos here!
Justin David Sullivan & More Join 2024 BREAKING THE BINARY THEATRE FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2024

Breaking the Binary Theatre has revealed the complete casts for the third annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival, featuring L Morgan Lee, Justin David Sullivan and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Kerry Butler, L Morgan Lee, and Krysta Rodriguez Join FIORELLO! at Classic Stage Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2024

Classic Stage Company has revealed the full cast for the one-night-only benefit performance of Fiorello!, the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical with a book by six-time Tony Award winner George Abbott
The Theatre Community Mourns the Loss of Ken Page
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024

Ken Page, Broadway star of The Wiz, Cats, and more, has died at age 70. Tributes have been coming in from members of the theatre community, as well as friends and castmates of Ken's. Read some of the social media posts here.
L Morgan Lee, Sasha Velour & More to be Featured in 2024 BREAKING THE BINARY THEATRE FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2024

Breaking the Binary Theatre revealed the programming for the third annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival. The festival will continue the groundbreaking theater company’s mission of producing work created and developed by transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ (TNB2S+) theatre artists. Learn how to purchase tickets.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has L Morgan Lee been in?

L Morgan Lee has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has L Morgan Lee been in?

L Morgan Lee has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has L Morgan Lee been nominated for?

Distinguished Performance Awards (Drama League Awards) for A Strange Loop, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for A Strange Loop and Special Citation (Obie Awards) for A Strange Loop.

What awards has L Morgan Lee won?

L Morgan Lee has won a Special Citation from the Obie Awards for her work in A Strange Loop.

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