Leslie Kritzer News

Two-time Drama Desk nominee Leslie Kritzer, whose Broadway credits include Sondheim on Sondheim, A Catered Affair, Legally Blonde and Hairspray, will join the cast of Newsical: Full Spin Ahead beginning tomorrow, March 25, 2011. She steps in for Christine Pedi, who has injured her ankle. Kritzer will perform through April 23. Pedi will return on April 24.

'At This Performance,' the ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway standbys and understudies is set to continue March 20-21.

Two-time Drama Desk nominee Leslie Kritzer, whose Broadway credits include Sondheim on Sondheim, A Catered Affair, Legally Blonde and Hairspray, will join the cast of Newsical: Full Spin Ahead beginning March 25, 2011. She steps in for Christine Pedi, who has injured her ankle. Kritzer will perform through April 23. Pedi will return on April 24.

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

Joe's Pub has just added: Preview of the Arts and Literature to Life presents Fahrenheit 451 (2/23), Arts and Crafts: A New Musical by Sandra Bernhard and Justin Bond (3/7), Danica Dora (3/12), Pedro Moraes (3/22), The Poison Tree (3/23), Matthias Loibner & Natasa Mirkovic (3/29), Build: CD Release w/ special guests Twi the Humble Feather (3/31), Morley (4/2), Leslie Kritzer IS Leslie Kritzer at Joe's Pub (4/17, 4/18 & 4/24), Lady Rizo (4/22), Chris Pureka w/ special guest Sea of Bees (4/26), SHELLS: Banker by day...Diva by night (4/28 & 5/26) & Lori Lieberman (5/1). Click any of the links to go to the show's page on www.JOESPUB.COM.

Michael Kuchwara, the beloved Associated Press theater reporter and critic for over 25 years, devoted his life to the theater.

Michael Kuchwara, the beloved Associated Press theater reporter and critic for over 25 years, devoted his life to the theater.

Musicals Tonight! continues its ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys and Understudies with its next editions of At This Performance…™ to be held on Sunday, February 13th and Monday, February 14th at the McGinn/Cazale Theatre, 2162 Broadway, (above the Promenade Theatre- Broadway at 76th Street), 3rd Floor at 8 PM.

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

Musicals Tonight! continues its ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys and Understudies with its next editions of At This Performance…™ to be held on Sunday, February 13th and Monday, February 14th at the McGinn/Cazale Theatre, 2162 Broadway, (above the Promenade Theatre- Broadway at 76th Street), 3rd Floor at 8 PM.

Joe's Pub has just added: Preview of the Arts and Literature to Life presents Fahrenheit 451 (2/23), Arts and Crafts: A New Musical by Sandra Bernhard and Justin Bond (3/7), Danica Dora (3/12), Pedro Moraes (3/22), The Poison Tree (3/23), Matthias Loibner & Natasa Mirkovic (3/29), Build: CD Release w/ special guests Twi the Humble Feather (3/31), Morley (4/2), Leslie Kritzer IS Leslie Kritzer at Joe's Pub (4/17, 4/18 & 4/24), Lady Rizo (4/22), Chris Pureka w/ special guest Sea of Bees (4/26), SHELLS: Banker by day...Diva by night (4/28 & 5/26) & Lori Lieberman (5/1). Click any of the links to go to the show's page on www.JOESPUB.COM.

Cole Escola, acclaimed for his inspired musical performances in Joe's Pub's recurring smash Our Hit Parade and Casserole Live, the live performance component of his hit television series, Jeffery & Cole Casserole, makes his eagerly anticipated solo debut. With Cole's broad showmanship and sweetheart charm, his act will hearken back to a time when the great ladies of stage and screen dazzled the crowds in smoky rooms all over town. An exciting bill of standards, showtunes, Motown and original material brought to life by Cole's decidedly fresh perspective and raw energy under the direction of Ben Rimalower (Leslie Kritzer is Patti LuPone at Les Mouches) and featuring a band led by Bistro Award-winner Ray Fellman. Cole Escola premieres at Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette Street) on Friday and Saturday, January 28th and 29th at 11:30 PM.

The Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street) New York's landmark concert venue presents the 11th season of its acclaimed Broadway By The Year® series, created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall on Valentine's Day, Monday, February 14th at 8PM. Kicking off the 90th Anniversary of The Town Hall, the Broadway By The Year® season will begin with THE BROADWAY MUSICALS of 1921, celebrating the great music that was performed the same year the historic building came to be.

Toshi Reagon, Cole Escola, Huun Huur Tu, Justin Bond and more will play at Joe's Pub January 28-31.

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

Next Tuesday, January 11, 2010 at 10pm, a host of Broadway performers will gather at (Le) Poisson Rouge to celebrate the music of Adam Gwon and the release of the original cast recording of his musical Ordinary Days, which is now available on Ghostlight Records.

Next Tuesday, January 11, 2010 at 10pm, a host of Broadway performers will gather at (Le) Poisson Rouge to celebrate the music of Adam Gwon and the release of the original cast recording of his musical Ordinary Days, which is now available on Ghostlight Records.

2010 was quite a year for Broadway with some spectacular opening nights. We'll be sharing highlights from the year in photos, videos, interviews and more throughout this final week of the year. First off is a look at some of the star and excitement filled opening night curtain calls of 2010. Photos by Walter McBride / WM Photos / Corbis

Broadway's Leslie Kritzer (Legally Blonde, Hairspray, Sondheim on Sondheim, A Catered Affair) who is currently starring in the Arena Stage production of every tongue confess, will be giving a musical theater master class Saturday Dec 18th from 10:30am-12:30pm at Arena Stage (1101 6th Street SW, Washington, DC)

Broadway's Leslie Kritzer (Legally Blonde, Hairspray, Sondheim on Sondheim, A Catered Affair) who is currently starring in the Arena Stage production of every tongue confess, will be giving a musical theater master class Saturday Dec 18th from 10:30am-12:30pm at Arena Stage (1101 6th Street SW, Washington, DC)