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BIO

Official website: shannon-tyo.com SHANNON TYO (Leah & Others). New York: The Comeuppance (Signature; Obie, Special Citation- Ensemble), Regretfully, So the Birds Are (Playwrights), The Far Country (Atlantic), peerless (Primary Stages), The Chinese Lady (Ma-Yi at The Public; Lortel Award, Theater World Award, Drama Desk nom), Kentucky (EST), Bikeman (Tribeca PAC). Select regional: Berkeley Rep, Baltimore Center Stage, Barrington Stage, The Old Globe, MT Wichita, Pioneer Theatre. Obie, Sustained Achievement.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Broadway Premiere Production, 2024
Leah & Others

[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Maryana

[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons and WP Theater Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Mora

[Off-Broadway]
2022
Afong Moy


Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Shannon Tyo, The Chinese Lady


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2022 - Theatre World Awards

Shannon Tyo, The Chinese Lady

News


Which Celebs Are Coming to Broadway in Fall 2024

Do you know which Hollywoods stars will perform on Broadway this season? Check outa. full list of household names the will arrive for the Fall/Winter 2024 season here!
Up on the Marquee: YELLOW FACE

Next up from Roundabout Theatre Company is the new production of Yellow Face by David Henry Hwang directed by Leigh Silverman. Check out photos fo the new marquee at the Todd Haimes Theatre here!
Kevin Del Aguila, Francis Jue, Ryan Eggold & More Join YELLOW FACE on Broadway

Roundabout Theatre Company just announced complete casting for the new production of Yellow Face by David Henry Hwang directed by Leigh Silverman. Check out who will join the cast here!
Photos: On the Red Carpet at the 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards

The 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards were presented at the annual ceremony on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at NYU Skirball. BroadwayWorld was there and we're bringing you on the red carpet at the big night. Check out photos here!
(PRAY), THE COMEUPPANCE, and More Take Home 2024 Lucille Lortel Awards - Full List of Winners!

The 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards will be presented at the annual ceremony which will take place tonight, Sunday, May 5, 2024, at NYU Skirball beginning at 7:00pm. See the winners as they come in here!
Broadway Podcast Network Debuts THE QUIET PART OUTLOUD Podcast

Join Bobby Steggert as he hosts THE QUIET PART OUT LOUD, the latest podcast from Broadway Podcast Network. Dive into deep conversations about the arts, humanity, and personal growth.
Cast and Creative Teams Set for Clubbed Thumb's SUMMERWORKS

Clubbed Thumb will present SUMMERWORKS. See who is starring, learn about the productions and see how to purchase tickets.
WET BRAIN, STEREOPHONIC & More Nominated for 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards - See the Full List!

Nominations for the 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were announced by Amber Iman and George Abud. Check out the full list of nominees!
Ryan J Haddad, William Jackson Harper, Marla Mindelle, and More Win Obie Awards - Full List of Winners!

The American Theatre Wing has announced the recipients of The 67th Obie Awards. Check out the full list of winners here!
Photos: The Hermitage Presents Two New Commissions from Madeleine George and Shariffa Ali in NYC

The Hermitage Artist Retreat has released photos from the premiere presentations of newly commissioned works by Madeleine George and Shariffa Ali. George and Ali, the first two recipients of the $35,000 Hermitage Major Theater Award (HMTA), had readings of their newly commissioned plays in New York at Off-Broadway’s MCC Theater just before Thanksgiving.
Photos: Inside The Hermitage Artist Retreat's Reading of THE SORE LOSER

The Hermitage Artist Retreat held a recent reading of Madeleine George’s new comedy THE SORE LOSER that included Adam Chanler-Berat, Lynda Gravatt, Allison Guinn, Greg Hildreth, James Jackson Jr., Matthew Maher, T Mitsock, Shannon Tyo, and Joel Van Liew.
The Hermitage Presents New Play Commissions From Hermitage Major Theater Award Winners

The Hermitage presents new play commissions by Madeleine George and Shariffa Ali, featuring a talented cast including Adam Chanler-Berat, Greg Hildreth, James Jackson Jr., and Allison Guinn.
Ars Nova Unveils November & December Events Including Isaac Oliver's LONELY CHRISTMAS, SHOWGASM & More

Check out the exciting lineup of November and December events announced by Ars Nova, including benefit performances of Isaac Oliver's Lonely Christmas on December 11 and 12. Get your tickets now!
Photos: See Laurence Fishburne, Katrina Lenk, Miriam Silverman & More in New York Stage and Film Summer Season

Check out photos of Laurence Fishburne, Katrina Lenk, Miriam Silverman, and other talented actors from the New York Stage and Film Summer Season. Get a glimpse of the shows and the actors bringing them to life.
Katrina Lenk, Joe Iconis, Laurence Fishburne, and More Set For New York Stage and Film 2023 Summer Season

New York Stage and Film has revealed complete casting for the 2023 Summer Season, starting on Friday, July 14 and running to Sunday, August 6 at Marist College in Poughkeepsie. The cast includes Katrina Lenk, Joe Iconis, Laurence Fishburne, and many more. Learn more about the full lineup here!
Photos: See Tonya Pinkins, Phylicia Rashad & More at THE COMEUPPANCE Opening Night

Check out photos from opening night of Signature Theatre's off-Broadway premiere of MacArthur Fellow Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' The Comeuppance directed by Eric Ting.
Second Generation Productions Brings SHORT STACK 2 to Ma-Yi Theater Company

Second Generation Productions (2G), in partnership with Ma-Yi Theater Company, will present Short Stack 2, a 2nd annual festival of short plays by Asian American playwrights.
Signature Theatre Announces Cast And Creatives For The World Premiere Of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' THE COMEUPPANCE

Signature Theatre announces the cast and creative team of its world premiere production of MacArthur Fellow Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' The Comeuppance, directed by Eric Ting. Concluding Jacobs-Jenkins' Premiere Residency—and Signature's 2022-2023 season of personal and profound works from its Resident writers—The Comeuppance runs May 16–June 25.
CO/LAB Theater Group Launches 'Encore' Series & Partnership With Playwrights Horizons

Today, CO/LAB Theater Group announced the new series, “Encore”, as part of their CO/LAB:core programming.
Playwrights Horizons Announces Accessibility Super Nights For THE TREES and REGRETFULLY, SO THE BIRDS ARE

Playwrights Horizons has announced a schedule of performances of its next two productions—Agnes Borinsky's The Trees, directed by Tina Satter and co-produced with Page 73 Productions, and Julia Izumi's Regretfully, So the Birds Are, directed by Jenny Koons and co-produced with WP Theater—for which it will provide various accessibility services.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Shannon Tyo been nominated for?

Shannon Tyo has been nominated for Outstanding Actress in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for her role in The Chinese Lady. Additionally, she received a nomination for the Theatre World Awards for her performance in The Chinese Lady.

What awards has Shannon Tyo won?

Shannon Tyo has won the Theatre World Award for her performance in The Chinese Lady.

How many Broadway shows has Shannon Tyo been in?

Shannon Tyo has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Shannon Tyo been in?

Shannon Tyo has not appeared in the West End.

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