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Michael K. Lee

Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY, USA

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Michael K. Lee BIO

Lee's career began in 1995, when he was cast in the second national tour of Miss Saigon. He auditioned for the show on three occasions before he was cast. Lee went on to join the Broadway production of Miss Saigon (Thuy). His other Broadway credits include Jesus Christ Superstar (Simon Zealotes), Pacific Overtures (Kayama), and Rent.

From 2015 to 2016, Lee starred in the musical Allegiance on Broadway, a show about George Takei's life experiences (who starred in the musical alongside Lee). In the show, Lee reprised the role of Frankie Suzuki, a character based on real-life political activist Frank S. Emi. The role had won him the San Diego Theatre Critics Circle's Craig Noel Award for Outstanding Featured Performance in 2012, during the Allegiance's run at the Old Globe there. Allegiance began Broadway previews on October 6, 2015, and opened on November 8, 2015, running through early 2016.

Lee has starred in numerous productions in Seoul, including Jesus Christ Superstar (Jesus), Miss Saigon (Chris), Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (Tick), Notre Dame de Paris (Gringoire), Amour (Dusoleil), and Gone with the Wind (Ashley). His other international credits include Where Elephants Weep in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, They’re Playing Our Song in Manila, Philippines (opposite Lea Salonga), and A Twist of Fate in Singapore (opposite Laura Michelle Kelley).

Lee portrayed Tommy in The Who's Tommy, winning a Seattle Footlight Award for Best Actor in a Musical; Judas and Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar, Aladdin in Disney's Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular; and Jamie Willerstein in The Last Five Years.

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Michael K. Lee STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Frankie Suzuki

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2004
Kayama

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2000
Simon Zealotes

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1991
Thuy [Replacement]


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Netflix Renews XO, KITTY For Season Two


The cast includes Anna Cathcart (Kitty Song Covey), Minyeong Choi (Dae), Gia Kim (Yuri), Sang Heon Lee (Min Ho), Anthony Keyvan (Q), Peter Thurnwald (Alex) with Yunjin Kim (Jina), Sarayu Blue (Trina), John Corbett (Dan Covey), Michael K Lee (Professor Lee), Jocelyn Shelfo (Madison), Théo Augier (Florian), and Regan Aliyah (Juliana).

TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE Spinoff Series Announces Cast


It was previously announced that Netflix picked up the new Young Adult Romantic Comedy Series XO, Kitty, a spinoff from Awesomeness Studios and ACE Entertainment inspired by the popular To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before film franchise and New York Times best-selling book series by Jenny Han with Anna Cathcart set to reprise her role as “Kitty.” Han (Creator) and Sascha Rothchild are serving as Co-Showrunners and Executive Producers alongside fellow Executive Producer Matt Kaplan of ACE Entertainment.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in Japan Will Resume Performances on July 25


The cast includes Michael K. Lee as Jesus Christ, Ramin Karimloo as Judas Iscariot, Celinde Schoenmaker as Mary Magdalene, Masaaki Fujioka as King Herod, Hironobu Miyahara(LE VELVETS) as Caiaphas, Telly Leung as Peter, Robert Marien as Pontius Pilate, Hayato Kakizawa as Simon Zealotes, and Aaron Walpole as Annas.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in Japan Postpones Indefinitely Due to Positive COVID-19 Test


BroadwayWorld has a first look at Theatre Orb in Japan's production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in concert. The production began performances on July 12th, with the official opening set for July 15th. The production will run through July 27th.

VIDEO: Ramin Karimloo & Michael K. Lee Sing 'Could We Start Again, Please?' From JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR


BroadwayWorld has a first look at Theatre Orb in Japan's production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in concert. In a new video, watch as Ramin Karimloo and Michael K. Lee perform from the show.

Exclusive Photos: Ramin Karimloo, Telly Leung & More In JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in Japan


BroadwayWorld has a first look at Theatre Orb in Japan's production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in concert. The production began performances on July 12th, with the official opening set for July 15th. The production will run through July 27th.

Wake Up With BWW 4/15: Karen Olivo Will Not Return to MOULIN ROUGE!, and More


Today's top stories: Karen Olivo announces they will not return to Moulin Rouge! when it returns to Broadway, and more.

Ramin Karimloo, Telly Leung & More To Lead JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in Japan


Casting has been announced for Theatre Orb in Japan's production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in concert. The production is currently set to begin performances on July 12th, with the official opening on July 15th. The production will run through July 27th.

George Takei's ALLEGIANCE Will be Available to Stream Beginning in March


BroadwayHD announced today that George Takei’s Allegiance, which also features Broadway stars Telly Leung (Godspell, Glee) and Tony Award-winner Lea Salonga (Miss Saigon, Mulan) will be available  on the platform exclusively around the globe except in Asia beginning on March 18th. 

Theater Stories: A BRONX TALE, THE PROM, DIANA & More About The Longacre Theatre!


This week's Theater Stories features the Longacre Theatre! Learn about the shows to have graced the theater's stage including A Bronx Tale, The Prom, and The Lightning Thief, the next show that is set to open at the theater, Diana, and much more!

The 14th Daegu International Musical Festival Opening Concert To Premiere On Broadway On Demand


Broadway On Demand, the theater-focused streaming platform, is proud to present the premiere of the 14th Daegu International Musical Festival (DIMF) Opening Concert, the center of the K-Musical, this Sunday, January 24 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM EST.

South Korean Theatre Hopes to Make a Comeback This Summer With JAMIE, ROTTEN!, and More


The theatre industry in South Korea is hoping to make a comeback this summer, with the production of well-known musicals, like Everybody's Talking About Jamie and Something Rotten!, with all-star casts.

PHOTOS: Lea Salonga Headlines Resorts World Manila's PERFECT TEN: A Gala Performance


Resorts World Manila (RWM), the Philippines' pioneering integrated resort-township, welcomed back Tony winner, Disney Legend Lea Salonga as they celebrated RWM's 10th anniversary via a two-night concert billed as 'Perfect Ten: A Gala Performance' at the Newport Performing Arts Theatre held Friday, August 30, and Saturday, August 31, 2019.

BWW Interview: Lea Salonga Talks 'Perfect Ten' Concert, 'Sweeney Todd,' And More!


Lea Salonga is all set to perform in Manila once again via Resorts World Manila's (RWM) two-night gala concert titled a?oeLea Salonga: Perfect Tena?? tomorrow, August 30, and Saturday, August 31, 2019, at Newport Performing Arts Theater in Pasay City.

Video: Lea Salonga Meets the Press, Sings 'The Human Heart' for Resorts World Manila's 10th-Anniversary Concert, Aug. 30-31


Resorts World Manila (RWM), the Philippines' pioneering integrated resort-township, welcomes back Tony winner, Disney Legend Lea Salonga as they celebrate RWM's 10th anniversary via a two-night concert billed as Perfect Ten: A Gala Performance at the Newport Performing Arts Theatre on Friday, August 30, and Saturday, August 31, 2019, at 8 p.m.

A TIMELESS PRINCESS Musical Releases Full-Length Album of Original Music


Edgewater Productions, which recently announced its first ever production of an original musical entitled A Timeless Princess, released the full-length album of original music from the play featuring some of Hawaii's most talented artists including Blaine Kamalani Kia, Broadway veteran Cliffton Hall and the incomparable Amy Hanaiali'i. The album is available on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, Google Play and all digital streaming platforms.

BWW Interview: Broadway's Telly Leung So Happy SINGing HAPPY


Lauded Broadway and recording artist Telly Leung will be bringing this cabaret show SING HAPPY for one-night-only to Vitello's March 18, 2019. SING HAPPY will include songs from Telly's various musical roles, tunes from his vocal idols, and some simply for personal significance.

Photo Flash: George Takei, Lea Salonga, Telly Leung and More Celebrate at ALLEGIANCE Closing Night Party


The new American musical ALLEGIANCE starring Tony and Olivier Award winner Lea Salonga (MISS SAIGON, LES MISERABLES) in her long-awaited return to Broadway, 'Star Trek' icon George Takei in his Broadway debut at age 78, and Broadway and 'Glee' star Telly Leung, played its final performance on Broadway on February 14, 2016. Scroll down for photos from the closing night party at Southern Hospitality!

Photo Flash: Two-time Tony Nominee André De Shields Visits Broadway Cast of ALLEGIANCE Backstage


Last night, two-time Tony nominee Andre De Shields stopped by the Longacre Theatre, his old stomping grounds, to see the Broadway production of Allegiance.

BWW Flashback: Stronger Than Before, ALLEGIANCE Ends Its Broadway Run Tonight


ALLEGIANCE plays its final performance on Broadway today, February 14, 2016. Performances began at the Longacre Theatre on October 6, 2015, and the production officially opened on November 8, 2015. At the time of its closing, the musical will have played 37 previews and 113 regular performances, and will have been seen by approximately 120,000 people, a number that eerily echoes the number of Japanese Americans who were directly impacted by the events that inspired the show. Below, BroadwayWorld takes you back through ALLEGIANCE's journey to the Great White Way!

Michael K. Lee FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Michael K. Lee been in?

Michael K. Lee has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

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Michael K. Lee has not appeared in the West End.

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