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Ms. Kleeman is rapidly becoming known for her beautiful voice, intelligent musicianship, and spirited stage portrayals. San Francisco Classical Voice has hailed her "ringing, assertive and luxuriant tone" for her work in San Francisco Opera Merola's Cosi Fan Tutte. Denver Post raved that she was “compelling in the pathos of her character” and Opera News Magazine said that she “summoned up appropriate comic bile and timing, showing fine vocal control” as Charlotte in Central City Opera’s production of A Little Night Music. Ms. Kleeman has mesmerized audiences on operatic stages as well as theatrical.

?Ms. Kleeman has performed all over the country at notable theaters. In the summer of 2013 she performed at the Arden Theatre Company as Mrs. Nordstom in A Little Night Music. After her National Tour playing the Adult Women roles in the Broadway show Spring Awakening, she joined the Weathervane Repertory Theater Company as Kate in Kiss me Kate, Violet in 9 to 5, Charlotte in Moon Over Buffalo and Darlene in Moose Capades. At Musical Theater Heritage in Kansas City she was Abigail Adams in an all-star female cast of 1776, Madge in Christmas Spectacular, and Kate/Lilli in Kiss me Kate.
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Operatically, Ms. Kleeman has sung major roles with well known opera companies. She performed the role of Cherubino in Le Nozze di Figaro with Opera San Luis Obispo and reprized the role that spring at Sacramento Opera. In March 2008 she made her Chateauville Foundation debut under the baton of New York Philharmonic’s Lorin Maazel as Mrs. Trapes in The Beggar’s Opera. That summer she sang the title role in the world premiere of Nocciolina and the played Lynne in A Grand Night for Singing ?at the Hawaii Performing Arts Festival. Later that year in New York City Ms. Kleeman was one of four soloists that included Broadway veterans Michael Cerveris, Darius DeHaas and Carol Woods in Lyrics by W. Shakespeare, an evening presided over by former U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky.
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In the 2003-2004 season she was a Resident Artist with Pittsburgh Opera, where her roles included Penelope in Il Ritorno d'Ulisse in Patria, and Mercedes in Carmen. Following that season, she sang Siebel in Faust with Chautauqua Opera and repeated that role in 2005 in her return to Pittsburgh Opera. Ms. Kleeman was Clotilde in Norma with Seattle Opera, Eduige in Rodelinda with Music Academy of the West and Hansel in Hansel and Gretel with Guild Opera of Los Angeles. As a member of the Seattle Opera Young Artist Program she sang Tisbe in La Cenerentola and performed/recorded the Second Lady in The Magic Flute. Other roles she has performed on stage include the title role in L'incoronazione di Poppea, Signora Naccarelli in The Light in the Piazza and Dinah in Trouble in Tahiti. Sarah Kleeman is a graduate of California State University, Northridge (Bachelor of Music) and is the recipient of numerous awards and competitions, including the Carol Vaness Award, the Glendale Symphony Competition, the Henry and Maria Holt Memorial Scholarship and the Reno Jazz Festival Outstanding Soloist Award.

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Final Chance to Vote for the BWW St. Louis Awards!


It's the last week to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.

Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2018 BWW St. Louis Awards!


There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.

Three Weeks Left To Vote For the BWW St. Louis Awards!


There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.

Vote For The 2018 BWW St. Louis Awards; JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Leads Best Musical!


There's just one month left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.

Vote For The 2018 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; THE REALISTIC JONESES Leads Best Comedy!


There's just one month left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.

HELLO, DOLLY! At Ozark Actors Theatre Announces Complete Cast And Creative Team


The full cast and creative team have been assembled for Ozark Actors Theatre's upcoming production of the Broadway classic Hello, Dolly!

HELLO, DOLLY! At Ozark Actors Theatre Announces Complete Cast And Creative Team


The full cast and creative team have been assembled for Ozark Actors Theatre's upcoming production of the Broadway classic Hello, Dolly!

Ozark Actors Theatre Announces The Strong Women Of Their Season Of Strong Women


Ozark Actors Theatre Artistic Director A.S. Freeman is thrilled to announce the 'strong women' that will take the lead in each summer production of OAT's Season of Strong Women. 'This season we embarked on a national search to find the right women to lead our acting companies this year,' said Freeman, 'and I couldn't be prouder that these three women will be performing on our stage this season. They, and the incredible acting companies they'll be leading, are bound to blow the doors off the Cedar Street Playhouse with the power of their performances.'

Original Cast of MAMA AND HER BOYS Reunites at Feinstein's/54 Below Tonight


Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents the 5th Anniversary Reunion concert of the hit musical MAMA AND HER BOYS. This special one night only event will mark five years since the premiere of the beloved musical. The original cast will be joined by New York cast members and some of Broadway's brightest special guest stars.

Original Cast of MAMA AND HER BOYS to Reunite at Feinstein's/54 Below This Winter


Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents the 5th Anniversary Reunion concert of the hit musical MAMA AND HER BOYS. This special one night only event will mark five years since the premiere of the beloved musical. The original cast will be joined by New York cast members and some of Broadway's brightest special guest stars.

MAMA AND HER BOYS Closes Off-Broadway Tonight


The critically acclaimed musical Mama and Her Boys will close following tonight's performance. Previews began February 11 toward a February 18 opening. Originally slated to run through March 4, Mama and Her Boys was twice extended. Upon its close, the show will have enjoyed a 13-week run.

MAMA AND HER BOYS to Close Off-Broadway on May 7


The critically acclaimed musical Mama and Her Boys will close following the May 7 performance. Previews began February 11 toward a February 18 opening. Originally slated to run through March 4, Mama and Her Boys was twice extended. Upon its close, the show will have enjoyed a 13 week run. When combined with its New York Premiere last February through May at the Underground Theatre, Mama has enjoyed a 28 week New York run.

Coleen Sexton to Join Cast of MAMA AND HER BOYS, 4/30


Coleen Sexton will join the cast of the hit Off-Broadway musical Mama and Her Boys April 30. Sexton has appeared on Broadway in Jekyll & Hyde and Off-Broadway in Forever Dusty. Her national tour credits include Wicked and Legally Blonde. She is also a member of the Broadway Dolls. She joins current New York cast members Erik Keiser, Steven Boyd Baker and Sarah Kleeman on 4/30. Sexton joins previously announced guest star Cristin J. Hubbard (Phantom, The Pirate Queen) who returns to the show on 5/7.

Cristin J. Hubbard Joins the Cast of MAMA AND HER BOYS Tonight


Cristin J. Hubbard will join the cast of the hit Off-Broadway musical Mama and Her Boys tonight, April 23 and May 7.

Cristin J. Hubbard to Join the Cast of MAMA AND HER BOYS, 4/23 & 5/7


Cristin J. Hubbard will join the cast of the hit Off-Broadway musical Mama and Her Boys April 23 and May 7. Hubbard has appeared on Broadway in The Phantom of the Opera (she returns to the Broadway company June 30 in the role of Madame Giry) and The Pirate Queen. She joins original cast members/creators Ethan Paulini, Wendy Watson and original New York cast member Erik Keiser on 4/23. On 5/7, the third original cast member Christopher Sidoli will join the cast.

MAMA AND HER BOYS Extends Through May 7 at Sophie's at Broadway; Original Cast to Return


Due to overwhelming ticket demand the critically acclaimed musical Mama and Her Boys has again extended its return New York engagement. Tickets are now on sale through May 7. Performances continue Wednesdays at 8:30pm at Sophies at Broadway, 318 W. 53rd St. between 8th and 9th Avenue.

MAMA AND HER BOYS Extends Through 5/7


Due to overwhelming ticket demand the critically acclaimed musical Mama and Her Boys has again extended it's return New York engagement. Tickets are now on sale through May 7. Performances continue Wednesdays at 8:30pm at Sophies at Broadway, 318 W. 53rd St. between 8th and 9th Avenue. Creators and original cast members Ethan Paulini and Wendy Watson will appear on April 23 and May 7. The current cast includes original New York cast member Erik Keiser joined by Sarah Kleeman and Steven Boyd Baker. Paulini will stage and choreograph with musical direction by Lilli Wosk. Co-Creator Christopher Sidoli serves as musical consultant and Tony nominee Linda Kline serves as script consultant. The score features contributions from Sam Carner and Derek Gregor, Drew Overcash, Sally Fingerett and Tony nominee Lucy Simon. The run is produced by CEW Productions and Sophies. Tickets ($25-$32.50 in advance, $30-$35 at the Box Office) are available by calling (212) 757-2323, visiting brownpapertickets.com or reserving at mamaandherboysmusical@yahoo.com. More information is also available at www.ethanpaulini.com/mama-and-her-boys.

Critically Acclaimed Musical MAMA AND HER BOYS Extends Its Return New York Run


Due to overwhelming ticket demand the critically acclaimed musical Mama and Her Boys has extended its return New York engagement. Performances will continue until April 23. The Tuesday at 9pm performance schedule continues through March 4. Beginning March 12, performances will move to Wednesdays at 8:30pm at Sophies at Broadway, 318 W. 53rd St. between 8th and 9th Avenue.

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