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Alex Lee Tano

Korean Background:

South Korean

이소정

Alex Lee Tano, also known in Korea as Lee So-jung, is a South Korean musical-theatre actor and writer. She made her Broadway debut as an alternate replacement Kim in Miss Saigon on December 16, 1998, after performing with the musical’s touring company. Her career later continued in Korea through stage performance, education, writing, and work documenting her experiences in musical theatre. Her Broadway credit represents an early instance of a Korean performer moving from an American touring company into a principal role in an ongoing Broadway production.

Broadway or West End Debut

Debut Marktet:

Broadway

Debut Year:

1998

Debut Productiont:

Miss Saigon

Debut Role:

Kim

Debut Theatre:

Broadway Theatre

Company Entry:

Replacement

Credit Type:

Alternate

Miss Saigon

Broadway Theatre

Kim — Alternate (Replacement) | Dec 16, 1998 - 1999 (end date unconfirmed)

Broadway

References

     

Playbill — Alex Lee Tano

https://playbill.com/person/alex-lee-tano-vault-0000041240

     

Playbill — Miss Saigon

https://playbill.com/production/miss-saigon-broadway-theatre-vault-0000012256

     

IBDB — Alex Lee Tano

https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-cast-staff/alex-lee-tano-83949

     

Playbill — Alex Lee Tano Appears as Kim at Certain Performances

https://playbill.com/article/billy-porter-re-ups-as-john-in-broadways-miss-saigon-may-17-com-81954

     

Gateway Playhouse Archive — Miss Saigon

https://www.gatewayproductionarchives.com/2009/Saigon/SaigonReviews.html

     

The Korea Herald — “Miss Saigon” Star Sings to Chopin

https://v.daum.net/v/20090212154010058

     

Lee So-jung — Published Book

https://product.kyobobook.co.kr/detail/S000001433457

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