HOLLYWOOD—An alum of the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Drama, Telly made his Broadway debut in the revival of “Flower Drum Song,” starring Lea Salonga, as a member of the ensemble and an understudy for Wang Ta. Telly later achieved a Broadway dream by working with Stephen Sondheim in Roundabout’s revival of “Pacific Overtures” in 2005. After “Pacific Overtures,” Telly originated the role of Boq in the Chicago company of the hit musical “Wicked.”
Another Broadway dream was achieved when Telly returned from Chicago and gained a place in the Broadway company of “Rent.” He was a member of the final company – and made his film debut in Radical Media / Sony’s “RENT: Filmed Live on Broadway,” which is now available on DVD and on Blu Ray. Telly has performed all over the country at Carnegie Hall, Paper Mill Playhouse, Philadelphia Theater Company, Sacramento Music Circus, Fords Theater, North Carolina Theater, Four Seasons Theater and North Shore Music Theater.
Telly is featured in the recordings of “Flower Drum Song,” “Pacific Overtures,” “Dear Edwina” and “Wall to Wall Sondheim.” In 2005, Telly released an EP of his original music, “Getaway” on Mopptopp Records. He is currently appearing in the national tour of “Rent: The Broadway Tour,” starring Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal.
For more information on Telly Leung check out tellyonline.net.
WHEN: Thursday, August 12 – Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with show at 8 p.m.
WHERE: The Inner Circle at the Magic Castle® 7001 Franklin Ave. in LA
TICKETS: $25 available through boxoffice@magiccastle.com or 323-851-3313 x303
WHAT/WHO: With Broadway & National Tour credits include “Flower Drum Song” (2003 revival, starring Lea Salonga), Sondheim’s “Pacific Overtures” (2005 revival), “Wicked” (Boq – original Chicago company) and “Rent” (Final Broadway Company and The Broadway Tour) to name only a few, Leung gives a lyrical and vocally engaging physical performance not to be missed.
