STAGE TUBE: John Leguizamo Named 'Made in NY' Honoree!
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John Leguizamo is currently starring on Broadway in "Ghetto Klown," which has received 2011 Outstanding Solo Performance Awards from both The Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle. On Broadway, his one-man show "Freak" received the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding One-Person Show and Tony nominations for Best Play and Best Actor; and "Sexaholix...a Love Story" captured the Outer Critics Circle Award nomination for Outstanding Solo Performance and Tony Award nomination for Best Special Theatrical Performance. Leguizamo has appeared in more than 60 films. He has been in numerous films in New York City, including "Summer of Sam." Leguizamo has filmed Public Service Campaigns for the City, most recently with the Department of Transportation's "Don't be a Jerk" Campaign to encourage bikers to be cognizant of biking etiquette.
Named as one of its honorees, the sixth annual "Made in NY" Awards recently met with Leguizamo to discuss New York, its audiences, and more. Check it out below!
