Dean Tyler K is a writer, producer, and performer. He graduated from Rider University with degrees in Musical Theatre and Popular Music Studies. He was the winner of the 2017 Roger Rees Awards in NYC and went on to be featured at the 2017 Jimmy Awards for his performance of Sky Masterson in Guys and Dolls. His original album Juxtaposition can be found on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, etc. and he made his NYC solo debut performing the songs from his album at the acclaimed Don’t Tell Mama in Juxtaposition: LIVE. Dean wrote the book, music, & lyrics to Alone, a new musical which debuted in concert at 54 Below to a sold-out crowd. Alone was nominated for 15 BroadwayWorld Awards including Best Original Song and Best Director for Dean himself. Other credits include 54 Sings Lady Gaga, 54 Sings Classic Rock, Journey to Being Alone and Rocket Man at the Green Room 42. In 2023, he founded Lines in the Sky with which he produced Human: A New Ancient Musical at 54 Below, Queer Songwriters of NYC at Chelsea Table + Stage, and Eye of a Needle at The Green Room 42. His original one-man play Welcome to Chaos was featured in the NY Theatre WinterFest at Teatro Latea where he played the lead role of Peter. He also appeared Off-Broadway in Dear Mom, I’m Gay! as the supporting lead Steve. His second studio album, Please Sing This produced by Dante Pereto is available on all streaming platforms and released in July 2024 alongside a successful concert at The Bitter End. Dean is a piano bar entertainer at Sid Gold’s, Bo Peep, and numerous venues across NYC as well on cruise ships. He recently was the Principal Musician on the Norwegian Getaway and he will soon join the Norwegian Escape.
He continues to write and perform, and his second full length musical, Should I Feel, will premiere at 54 Below on January 23rd, 2025. He will also join the Norwegian Escape in February of 25 for another stint as Principal Musician.
Dean is a lover of music, film, travel, and cooking as well as dorky things like enamel pins and video games. In fact, he has two tattoos from video games: one from Crash Bandicoot and one from The Legend of Zelda. He is currently on a journey of sobriety and is optimistic about pursuing his passions in music, theatre, writing, and performing.