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David Yijae BIO

Broadway debut!! National Tour: The Illusionists. Off Broadway: Hip Hop Nutcracker. TV: HBO's "Girls," AGT, BET, MTV. Worked with music artists LL Cool J, Miranda Cosgrove, Rihanna, and Silento. Keep up with David on IG @David.Yijae28, Twitter @DavidYijae. David is represented by MSA.

David Yijae STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Ensemble

King's Company


David Yijae Awards and Nominations


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Special Achievement Awards

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Leg Up On Life Presents NIGHT OF LIFE Benefiting The Trevor Project


Previously announced, Leg Up On Life's NIGHT OF LIFE benefiting The Trevor Project will return to Sony Hall Monday, February 24th, 2020. The explosive arts performance party is back with a stacked line up containing some of the most enticing Choreographers, Musicians, and Drag Queens to be found in New York all coming together to raise money for The Trevor Project.

Leg Up On Life Presents NIGHT OF LIFE Benefiting The Trevor Project at Sony Hall


NIGHT OF LIFE benefiting The Trevor Project taking place on Monday, August 26th is now only weeks away. This explosive evening will include performances by artists all throughout the community.

TV Exclusive: Konversations with Keeme: A Chat with KING KONG's David Yijae


Fourteen year old Ajibola Tajudeen, better known as Keeme, is the host of New Paradigm Theatre's web series now in it's third season here on BroadwayWorld. 'Konversations with Keeme' is show where Keeme interviews seasoned television and film professionals like Tamara Tunie of Law and Order: Special Victims Unit and Renee Lawless of Tyler Perry's The Have and the Have Nots, as well as Broadway veterans such as Emmy and Grammy winner, Paul Bogaev, and Broadway pros Christine Dwyer, Kelly Grant, Juwan Crawley and more.

Photo Coverage: KING KONG Receives Kong Sized 2019 Special Achievement Outer Critics Circle Award!


Last night, cast members from King Kong, as well as Kong himself, received a 2019 Special Achievement Outer Critic Circle Award for their thrilling work on the production.

HADESTOWN Tops the Outer Critics Circle Winners - Full List Announced!


The Outer Critics Circle Award winners have been announced! The big winner this year is Hadestown, taking home 6 awards, including Outstanding New Broadway Musical, Outstanding New Score, and Amber Gray for Outstanding Featured Actress!

Breaking: HADESTOWN, TOOTSIE & More Earn 2019 Outer Critics Circle Nominations!


The Outer Critics Circle, the organization of writers covering New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers, national publications and other media beyond Broadway, welcomes 'Tootsie' star Julie Halston along with 'Torch Song' sensation Michael Urie to announce the nominees for the 2018-19 season today, April 23rd. Click here to watch live!

KING KONG Releases Tickets Through January 12


A new block of tickets has been released for Broadway's King Kong. Now on sale through January 12, 2020, King Kong is playing at the Broadway Theatre where it opened on Thursday, November 8 (previews began October 5, 2018).

NYC Mayor's Office Names King Kong Court Outside The Broadway Theatre


In celebration of the 86th anniversary of the iconic original film of King Kong, the New York City Mayor's Office will recognize the Broadway musical King Kong and its contribution to the culture of New York City by declaring the area outside of the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway at 53rd Street) King Kong Court with a ceremonial street renaming on Wednesday, March 6.

VIDEO: Watch the All New TV Spot For KING KONG


King Kong has just dropped an all new TV spot! The commercial features footage from the show, including, of course, the iconic puppet.

Tickets for KING KONG Now On Sale Through September 1, 2019


Tickets for King Kong are now on sale through September 1, 2019. The new Broadway musical is playing at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway) where it opened on Thursday, November 8 (previews began October 5, 2018).

VIDEO: Watch King Kong on the Thanksgiving Day Parade!


Roar! Watch King Kong perform on this morning's Thanksgiving Day Parade!

KING KONG Announces Digital Lottery


King Kong has announced that it will have a digital lottery!

Photo Flash: Check Out All New Photos of Christiani Pitts and the Puppet in KING KONG


The new musical King Kong opens on Broadway tomorrow, Thursday November 8, at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway). The production began performances October 5. All new photos have been released, and you can check them out below!

KING KONG's Christiani Pitts Takes Over BWW Instagram Tomorrow!


Go behind the scenes of Broadway's newest musical, King Kong, with its leading lady Christiani Pitts as she takes over the BroadwayWorld Instagram tomorrow, October 12th! Follow along as Pitts shows you her busy life from home, to rehearsals and everything leading up to a performance of King Kong that evening! Be sure to tune in tomorrow!

Meet the Cast of KING KONG- Now in Previews!


The new musical King Kong begins performances tonight, Friday, October 5. Get to know the cast below as they begin Broadway performances!

Photo Flash: KING KONG Arrives on Broadway Tonight- First Look!


The new musical King Kong begins performances tonight, Friday, October 5 prior to a Thursday, November 8 opening night at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway).

Photo Coverage: KING KONG's Christiani Pitts, Eric William Morris & Erik Lochtefeld Meet the Press!


King Kong is getting ready to take over Broadway! The show begins performances Friday, October 5 prior to a Thursday, November 8 opening night at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway). The cast met the press yesterday and BroadwayWorld was there! Check out photos below!

Photo Flash: KING KONG Begins Rehearsals on Broadway


Rehearsals began on Monday, July 30, for the new musical King Kong. The production begins performances Friday, October 5 prior to a Thursday, November 8 opening night at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway). Check out group photos below of the cast, alongside the crew, creatives, and staff!

Beast of Broadway! KING KONG Begins Rehearsals Today


Rehearsals begin today, Monday, July 30, for the new musical King Kong. The production begins performances Friday, October 5 prior to a Thursday, November 8 opening night at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway).

Erik Lochtefeld Joins Broadway's KING KONG; Additional Casting Announced!


Producers Carmen Pavlovic (Global Creatures) and Roy Furman have announced additional casting for the new musical King Kong. Joining the previously announced Christiani Pitts, (A Bronx Tale) as Ann Darrow, and Eric William Morris (Mamma Mia!) as Carl Denham, will be Erik Lochtefeld (Misery, Metamorphoses) as Lumpy.

David Yijae FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has David Yijae been in?

David Yijae has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has David Yijae been in?

David Yijae has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has David Yijae been nominated for?

Special Achievement Awards (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for King Kong.

What awards has David Yijae won?

David Yijae has won Special Achievement Awards (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for King Kong.

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