Karen Schleifer
Birth Place: Staten Island
Latest News on Karen Schleifer:
N’Kenge, Grace Field and More to Star in THAT'S LOVE! THE DOROTHY DANDRIDGE MUSICAL (Jan 27, 2026)
Justin Anderson Taylor's UNBLINKING EYE To Receive Industry Presentation At Theaterlab (Dec 10, 2025)
Robert Montano's SMALL to Have West Coast Premiere at The Old Globe (Sep 8, 2025)
N’Kenge, Grace Field and More to Star in THAT'S LOVE! THE DOROTHY DANDRIDGE MUSICAL (Jan 27, 2026)
Justin Anderson Taylor's UNBLINKING EYE To Receive Industry Presentation At Theaterlab (Dec 10, 2025)
Robert Montano's SMALL to Have West Coast Premiere at The Old Globe (Sep 8, 2025)
BIO
Karen Schleifer (AEA PSM) has returned to Los Angeles for her 8th production with Theatre Planners and her first (hopefully of many) with the most gracious director, Tony Spinosa! Favorite PSM/SM Credits include: To The Moon* (Creede Repertory Theatre, CO), Pericles, King Lear (both using Unified Virtual Space) & As You Like It* - A New Musical adaptation (San Francisco Shakespeare Festival), Loot (Aurora Theatre, Berkeley), Scrooge In Love (42nd Street Moon, S.F.), Hello Again (Drama League, NYC), Fool for Love (Theatre Planners @ Theatre for the New City, NYC); Life Could Be A Dream (International City Theatre, L.A.), Driving Miss Daisy (The Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach, CA), Jews, Christians & Screwing Stalin* (Theatre Planners @ Matrix Theatre, L.A.), The Death & Life of Mary Jo Kopechne*, Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally (Theatre Planners @ The Odyssey, L.A.) (*denotes world premiere). Karen played “Kate” in the original production of Annie on Broadway for 2 years! Graduate of SUNY Purchase with a BA in Literature / Production minor. AEA/SAG-AFTRA/SMA
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N’Kenge, Grace Field and More to Star in THAT'S LOVE! THE DOROTHY DANDRIDGE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2026
The complete cast and creative team has been revealed for the upcoming world premiere of That’s Love! The Dorothy Dandridge Musical, starring N’Kenge. N’Kenge, who conceived the musical, will direct alongside Broadway veteran Christina Sajous.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2026
The complete cast and creative team has been revealed for the upcoming world premiere of That’s Love! The Dorothy Dandridge Musical, starring N’Kenge. N’Kenge, who conceived the musical, will direct alongside Broadway veteran Christina Sajous.
Justin Anderson Taylor's UNBLINKING EYE To Receive Industry Presentation At Theaterlab
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2025
The Flying Carpet Theatre Company, NextStage Productions and Shotgun Curly Productions will present an invite only industry presentation of Unblinking Eye, a visceral new work about the wars we no longer see by Justin Anderson Taylor.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2025
The Flying Carpet Theatre Company, NextStage Productions and Shotgun Curly Productions will present an invite only industry presentation of Unblinking Eye, a visceral new work about the wars we no longer see by Justin Anderson Taylor.
Robert Montano's SMALL to Have West Coast Premiere at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2025
The Old Globe has revealed the cast and creative team for the West Coast premiere of SMALL, written and performed by Drama Desk Nominee Robert Montano. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2025
The Old Globe has revealed the cast and creative team for the West Coast premiere of SMALL, written and performed by Drama Desk Nominee Robert Montano. Learn more!
Review: SMALL at GSP-Robert Montano’s Fascinating Story Comes to Life
by Marina Kennedy - Jan 21, 2025
'SMALL,' Robert Montano’s autobiographical depiction of his experiences as a young man, is simply performance perfection.
by Marina Kennedy - Jan 21, 2025
'SMALL,' Robert Montano’s autobiographical depiction of his experiences as a young man, is simply performance perfection.
George Street Playhouse Presents SMALL Beginning In January
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2024
George Street Playhouse has announced SMALL, a Penguin Rep Theatre production written and performed by Robert Montano (The Steel Man), and directed by Jessi D. Hill (Daniel's Husband).
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2024
George Street Playhouse has announced SMALL, a Penguin Rep Theatre production written and performed by Robert Montano (The Steel Man), and directed by Jessi D. Hill (Daniel's Husband).
Betsy Aidem And Colleen Litchfield To Star In Matthew Freeman's THE ASK At Wild Project
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2024
Betsy Aidem and Colleen Litchfield will star in Matthew Freeman’s play THE ASK at the Wild Project.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2024
Betsy Aidem and Colleen Litchfield will star in Matthew Freeman’s play THE ASK at the Wild Project.
Keen Company to Present DIRECTORFEST in May At Theatre Row
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2024
Discover the talents of two emerging directors as Keen Company collaborates with The Drama League for DIRECTORFEST at Theatre Row. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2024
Discover the talents of two emerging directors as Keen Company collaborates with The Drama League for DIRECTORFEST at Theatre Row. Learn more!
Leslie Odom Jr., Arielle Jacobs & More to Join The Drama League EMBRACE THE SEASON Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2023
Get ready for a night of incredible performances at The Drama League 'Embrace The Season' Gala. Join Leslie Odom Jr., Arielle Jacobs, and other talented artists as they take the stage for an unforgettable evening. Don't miss out on this star-studded event!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2023
Get ready for a night of incredible performances at The Drama League 'Embrace The Season' Gala. Join Leslie Odom Jr., Arielle Jacobs, and other talented artists as they take the stage for an unforgettable evening. Don't miss out on this star-studded event!
Annaleigh Ashford, Lindsay Mendez, Norm Lewis & More To Join The Drama League's EMBRACE THE SEASON Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2023
Annaleigh Ashford, Lindsay Mendez, Norm Lewis, Danny Burstein, and more will be performing at The Drama League's 'Embrace The Season' Gala.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2023
Annaleigh Ashford, Lindsay Mendez, Norm Lewis, Danny Burstein, and more will be performing at The Drama League's 'Embrace The Season' Gala.
Premiere Stages and Kean Stage present SMALL by Robert Montano
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2023
Premiere Stages and Kean Stage co-present SMALL written and performed by actor and dancer Robert Montano and directed by Jessi D. Hill on Saturday, March 18 at Kean University’s Enlow Recital Hall (215 North Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205).
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2023
Premiere Stages and Kean Stage co-present SMALL written and performed by actor and dancer Robert Montano and directed by Jessi D. Hill on Saturday, March 18 at Kean University’s Enlow Recital Hall (215 North Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205).
Photos: See Wendell Pierce, Lena Hall, Helen Park & More at The Drama League's 2022 Fall Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2022
Photos have been released from The Drama League’s 2022 Fall gala, “Embrace The Season: A Drama League Celebration”, which took place last night, Monday, October 17 at 6:00 PM at City Winery. See the photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2022
Photos have been released from The Drama League’s 2022 Fall gala, “Embrace The Season: A Drama League Celebration”, which took place last night, Monday, October 17 at 6:00 PM at City Winery. See the photos here!
Wendell Pierce, Lena Hall, Helen Park & More Set for The Drama League 2022 Fall Gala Celebration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2022
The Drama League has announced performers and appearances slated for the 2022 Fall gala, “Embrace The Season: A Drama League Celebration” coming up on Monday, October 17 at 6:00 PM at City Winery.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2022
The Drama League has announced performers and appearances slated for the 2022 Fall gala, “Embrace The Season: A Drama League Celebration” coming up on Monday, October 17 at 6:00 PM at City Winery.
KPOP, THE KARATE KID, DEATH OF A SALESMAN & More to be Featured at The Drama League's 2022 Fall Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2022
The Drama League has announced performers and appearances slated for the 2022 Fall gala, “Embrace The Season: A Drama League Celebration.” Held on Monday, October 17 at 6:00 PM at City Winery, the gala will feature a dazzling array of exclusive cast performances and appearances from musicals and plays on stage this season.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2022
The Drama League has announced performers and appearances slated for the 2022 Fall gala, “Embrace The Season: A Drama League Celebration.” Held on Monday, October 17 at 6:00 PM at City Winery, the gala will feature a dazzling array of exclusive cast performances and appearances from musicals and plays on stage this season.
The Drama League to Present 2022 Fall Gala EMBRACE THE SEASON Featuring Shows of the 2022-2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2022
The Drama League has announced the 2022 Fall Gala, “Embrace The Season: A Drama League Celebration.” The Gala, presented with a spirit of uplifting and amplifying the New York theater community as it returns to a post-pandemic vitality, will be held on Monday, October 17 at 6:00PM at City Winery.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2022
The Drama League has announced the 2022 Fall Gala, “Embrace The Season: A Drama League Celebration.” The Gala, presented with a spirit of uplifting and amplifying the New York theater community as it returns to a post-pandemic vitality, will be held on Monday, October 17 at 6:00PM at City Winery.
Review: Get Ready to Experience THE PANIC OF '29 at 59E59 Theaters
by Marina Kennedy - Aug 3, 2022
'The Panic of ’29' is now being presented at 59E59 Theaters by Less Than Rent Theatre. Written by Graham Techler and directed by Max Friedman, it’s a production that our readers will find very entertaining. The show will be on the Upper East Side stage through August 20, 2022.
by Marina Kennedy - Aug 3, 2022
'The Panic of ’29' is now being presented at 59E59 Theaters by Less Than Rent Theatre. Written by Graham Techler and directed by Max Friedman, it’s a production that our readers will find very entertaining. The show will be on the Upper East Side stage through August 20, 2022.
Will Roland, Olivia Puckett & More to Star in THE PANIC OF '29 Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 14, 2022
59E59 Theaters and Less Than Rent Theatre have announced the cast for The Panic of ’29 by Graham Techler (The Moderators) and directed by Max Friedman (Midnight at the Never Get).
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 14, 2022
59E59 Theaters and Less Than Rent Theatre have announced the cast for The Panic of ’29 by Graham Techler (The Moderators) and directed by Max Friedman (Midnight at the Never Get).
BWW Review: SINGING REVOLUTION at The Broadwater Mainstage
by Tracey Paleo - Feb 4, 2022
SINGING REVOLUTION is a contemporary production designed to inspire American youth with the ideas that peaceful resistance, social justice, and acts of kindness can change the world.
by Tracey Paleo - Feb 4, 2022
SINGING REVOLUTION is a contemporary production designed to inspire American youth with the ideas that peaceful resistance, social justice, and acts of kindness can change the world.
Photos: Go Inside the World Premiere of SINGING REVOLUTION: THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2022
“Singing Revolution: The Musical,” a thrilling new musical theater production inspired by historical events, is up and running at the Broadwater Theatre in Hollywood through February 20.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2022
“Singing Revolution: The Musical,” a thrilling new musical theater production inspired by historical events, is up and running at the Broadwater Theatre in Hollywood through February 20.
Photos: First Look at the Inspiring Europop Musical SINGING REVOLUTION
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 1, 2021
“Lift it up, lift it up: we can sing our country free!” Twenty triple-threat performers and a five piece band will bring an inspirational new musical based on historical events to life this January. Presented by Dreamtone Productions in association with NewYorkRep, the world premiere of Singing Revolution: The Musical sets a tale of star-crossed lovers against the beautiful, moving and timeless true story of Estonia’s 1987 song-filled, peaceful uprising against the Soviet Union.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 1, 2021
“Lift it up, lift it up: we can sing our country free!” Twenty triple-threat performers and a five piece band will bring an inspirational new musical based on historical events to life this January. Presented by Dreamtone Productions in association with NewYorkRep, the world premiere of Singing Revolution: The Musical sets a tale of star-crossed lovers against the beautiful, moving and timeless true story of Estonia’s 1987 song-filled, peaceful uprising against the Soviet Union.
World Premiere of Europop Musical SINGING REVOLUTION to be Presented in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2021
The world premiere of Singing Revolution: The Musical sets a tale of star-crossed lovers against the beautiful, moving and timeless true story of Estonia's 1987 song-filled, peaceful uprising against the Soviet Union.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2021
The world premiere of Singing Revolution: The Musical sets a tale of star-crossed lovers against the beautiful, moving and timeless true story of Estonia's 1987 song-filled, peaceful uprising against the Soviet Union.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Karen Schleifer been in?
Karen Schleifer has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Karen Schleifer been in?
Karen Schleifer has not appeared in the West End.
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