Valisia LeKae
Latest News on Valisia LeKae:
Sarah Boone Brings MOM BEFORE DAD: A Young Woman Of The Greatest Generation to the Triad Theater (Oct 3, 2024)
Photos: Go Inside New York Pops' HITSVILLE: CELEBRATING MOTOWN (Mar 16, 2024)
Review: The New York Pops Honored Gershwin with A CENTURY OF RHAPSODY IN BLUE at Carnegie (Feb 12, 2024)
Sarah Boone Brings MOM BEFORE DAD: A Young Woman Of The Greatest Generation to the Triad Theater (Oct 3, 2024)
Photos: Go Inside New York Pops' HITSVILLE: CELEBRATING MOTOWN (Mar 16, 2024)
Review: The New York Pops Honored Gershwin with A CENTURY OF RHAPSODY IN BLUE at Carnegie (Feb 12, 2024)
BIO
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
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2005
Performer
Performer
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
Videos
Video: Watch Constantine Maroulis & the ROCK & ROLL MAN Cast Perform on THE VIEW
by Michael Major - Aug 3, 2023
Video: First Look at Constantine Maroulis & More in ROCK & ROLL MAN at New World Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 14, 2023
VIDEO: Check Out All New Footage From SUPERHERO, On Stage Through May 1 at The Sheen Center
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2022
Celebrating Black History Month: MOTOWN Raises the Volume on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 24, 2021
TV: Tony Nominee Valisia LeKae Raises Ovarian Cancer Awareness in Mount Sinai PSA
by Nicole Rosky - May 6, 2014
TV: Valisia LeKae Discusses Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis on THE DOCTORS: 'I'm Doing Very, Very Well'
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 28, 2014
STAGE TUBE: Go Behind the Scenes at MOTOWN THE MUSICAL - Brandon Victor Dixon and More!
by Stage Tube - Oct 16, 2013
STAGE TUBE: Backstage at MOTOWN THE MUSICAL with Valisia LeKae, Brandon Victor Dixon and More!
by Stage Tube - Sep 11, 2013
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - WNBC to Air MOTOWN 'Making Of' Special Tomorrow
by Stage Tube - May 17, 2013
TV Exclusive: Meet the 2013 Tony Nominees- MOTOWN's Valisia LeKae 'Honored to Be a Part of History'
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2013
News
Sarah Boone Brings MOM BEFORE DAD: A Young Woman Of The Greatest Generation to the Triad Theater
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.
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
Check out photos from the New York Pops' Hitsville: Celebrating Motown, featuring guest artists Bryan Terrell Clark and Valisia LeKae here!
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 Carnegie
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.
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 New York Pops
Check out photos from The New York Pops's celebration of the centennial of Gershwin’s masterpiece Rhapsody in Blue here!
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: CELEBRATING MOTOWN
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 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
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.
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, Vanessa Williams, and More
Check out photos from The New York Pops' The Best Christmas of All featuring Norm Lewis here!
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
Check out photos from The New York Pops' The Best Christmas of All featuring Norm Lewis here!
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!
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!
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 Carnegie Hall
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!
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
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!
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 Carnegie Hall in November
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.
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
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!
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 Season
Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke’s contract with The New York Pops has been extended through the 2027-2028 season.
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 Season Opening Concert at Carnegie Hall
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!
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Derek Klena and Ali Stroker Join 21ST CENTURY BROADWAY at Carnegie Hall
Derek Klena and Ali Stroker will now join The New York Pops and Music Director Steven Reineke for its season opening concert, 21st Century Broadway, on Friday, October 27, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall.
Derek Klena and Ali Stroker will now join The New York Pops and Music Director Steven Reineke for its season opening concert, 21st Century Broadway, on Friday, October 27, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall.
Derek Klena and Ali Stroker Join The New York Pops' 21ST CENTURY BROADWAY
Don't miss out on the incredible performances by Derek Klena and Ali Stroker in The New York Pops 21ST CENTURY BROADWAY. Get all the details about this must-see event in New York City and secure your tickets now.
Don't miss out on the incredible performances by Derek Klena and Ali Stroker in The New York Pops 21ST CENTURY BROADWAY. Get all the details about this must-see event in New York City and secure your tickets now.
Video: Watch Constantine Maroulis & the ROCK & ROLL MAN Cast Perform on THE VIEW
Rock & Roll Man, starring Tony Award-nominee Constantine Maroulis, performed a medley on The View this morning. The musical celebrates the life of the trailblazing DJ Alan Freed. Watch the video of the performance now!
Rock & Roll Man, starring Tony Award-nominee Constantine Maroulis, performed a medley on The View this morning. The musical celebrates the life of the trailblazing DJ Alan Freed. Watch the video of the performance now!
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 has won a Theatre World Award for her performance in Motown the Musical.
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