Lawrence Leritz
Birth Place: Alton, IL, USA
Latest News on Lawrence Leritz:
17th Annual Dancers Over 40 Legacy Awards And Holiday Dinner Set For Next Month (Nov 3, 2025)
Photos: DO40's CHICAGO 50th Anniversary Concert At 54 Below (Jun 20, 2025)
The School of American Ballet's Annual Alumni Celebration to Take Place at Lincoln Center (Apr 17, 2025)
17th Annual Dancers Over 40 Legacy Awards And Holiday Dinner Set For Next Month (Nov 3, 2025)
Photos: DO40's CHICAGO 50th Anniversary Concert At 54 Below (Jun 20, 2025)
The School of American Ballet's Annual Alumni Celebration to Take Place at Lincoln Center (Apr 17, 2025)
BIO
Audiences will recognize Lawrence Leritz from his roles in recent films including Love In Kilnerry (2022) co-starring as Deputy Rory, Julie Taymor's musical Across The Universe and with Matt Damon and Emily Blunt in The Adjustment Bureau. Television includes The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, opened the 2017 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and Comedy Central's Night Of Too Many Stars performing in "Call Me Maybe" with Carly Rae Jepsen and Harvey Keitel. Others include Saturday Night Live, All My Children and talk shows including The Rosie O'Donnell Show, Maury, CNN's Show Biz Tonight and numerous commercials. Lawrence Leritz is also the star of the best selling exercise DVD, Total Stretch! With Lawrence Leritz.
Leritz appeared on Broadway in the Jerome Robbin's revival of Fiddler On The Roof, Fonteyn & Nureyev On Broadway and American Dance Machine. Lawrence was the producer and choreographer of the long running Off-Broadway smash hit, "Boobs! The Musical," which received unanimous rave reviews from all the major New York critics during the 2003-2004 season.
Lawrence began his career as a internationally acclaimed dancer working with the Who's Who of international dance: George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins, Alvin Ailey, Robert Joffrey, Ruth Page, John Neumeier, Tommy Tune and Sir Frederick Ashton, dancing with such major dance companies as The Hamburg Ballet, Chicago Ballet, Israel's Bat Dor Dance Company, Paris Opera, The Joffrey Ballet's "Petrushka" starring Rudolf Nureyev at the New York City Center and as guest artist throughout the world, including Placido Domingo's Los Angeles Music Center Opera.
As a Spectrum Records recording artist, Leritz scored a #1 dance hit single "Crank It Up" and recently headlined in Las Vegas at The Stardust Hotel.
Lawrence also produces for television, including the annual television event, Day Of Compassion, for which Time Magazine honored Leritz as their Local Hero 1996 for his work.
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STAGE CREDITS
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Original Off-Broadway Production, 2003
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Additional Credits
CAN-CAN- The Muny, July 4-10, 1983 Cast: John Reardon- Judge Aristide Forestier, Judy Kaye- La Mome Pistache, John Schuck- Boris, Lorene Yarnell- Claudine, Lawrence Leritz- Snake/Apache, Beth Leavel- Gabrielle, Christian Grey- Hilaire Jussac, Irwin Charone- Theophile, Dave Johnson- Hercule, Raymond Fourine- Etienne, Brad Holiday- Judge Paul Barriere.
AKHMATOVA- Ensemble for the Romantic Century, April 24 – May 28, 2020. The Duke on 42nd Street, New York, NY. Cast- Andrew Kober, Irina Dvorovenko-Akhmatova, Creatives & Crew- Edward Villella- choreographer, Lawrence Leritz- associate choreographer, Donald T Sanders- director, Eve Wolf- author, Prokofiev, Rachmaninoff and Shostakovich- music. *Production postponed
STATE FAIR- The Muny, June 2-15th, 1969. World Stage Premiere. Cast: Ozzie Nelson-Abel, Harriet Nelson-Melissa, Jack Goode-Dave Miller, Jerry Lanning-Wayne, Ron Husmann-Pat Gilbert, Carol Richards-Margy, Tommy Tune-Tommy, Bonnie Schon-Emily, Bill Story-Harry, Tom Pedi-Hoop-la Owner, Leonard Drum-Judge. State Fair Children: Laurie Bartram, Jeff DeLisle, Coleen Dufrenne, Debbie Hughes, Lawrence Leritz, Lisa McFarland, Mike Michael, Greg Moore, Tim Richardson, Russ Wielandich. Creatives- Richard Rodgers-music, Oscar Hammerstein-lyrics. James Hammerstein-director, Richard Rodgers-production supervisor, Tommy Tune-choreographer, Anton Coppola-music director, C.Murawski-scenic designer, Phillip J Lang-orchestrations, Don Foote-costume designer, Lucille Kallen-stage adaptation.
LA CENERENTOLA- Los Angeles Music Center Opera, Dorothy Chandler Pavilon. Sept 18-26th, 1987. Cast: Frederica von Stade- Angelina, Dalmacio Gonzalez- Pamiro, Alan Titus-Dandini-Francois Loup- Magnifico, Lawrence Leritz- Principal Dancer, Mollie Smith- Dancer, Joe Giuffre-Dancer, Jeralyn Refeld- Clorinda, Stephanie Vlahos- Tisbe. Creatives: Frank Corsaro- director, Lawrence Leritz- choreographer, Sir Neville Marriner- conductor, Franco Colavecchia- scenic/costume designer, Marcia Madeira- lighting, Placido Domingo- artistic director.
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News
17th Annual Dancers Over 40 Legacy Awards And Holiday Dinner Set For Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2025
Dancers Over 40 will celebrate five fabulous performers at its 17th Annual Legacy Awards and Holiday Dinner. This celebration honrors its own members Carole Banninger, Diane Coupè, Andrew Jannetti, Diana Laurenson and Jon Spano.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2025
Dancers Over 40 will celebrate five fabulous performers at its 17th Annual Legacy Awards and Holiday Dinner. This celebration honrors its own members Carole Banninger, Diane Coupè, Andrew Jannetti, Diana Laurenson and Jon Spano.
Photos: DO40's CHICAGO 50th Anniversary Concert At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2025
Dancers Over 40 began their fourth decade as an organization with a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of CHICAGO; past, present and future, honoring Bob Fosse, Gwen Verdon, Chita Rivera, Jerry Orbach and Ann Reinking, with original and revival cast members, hosted by Golden Globe nominee and former revival Roxie Hart, Marilu Henner. Check out photos from the show.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2025
Dancers Over 40 began their fourth decade as an organization with a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of CHICAGO; past, present and future, honoring Bob Fosse, Gwen Verdon, Chita Rivera, Jerry Orbach and Ann Reinking, with original and revival cast members, hosted by Golden Globe nominee and former revival Roxie Hart, Marilu Henner. Check out photos from the show.
The School of American Ballet's Annual Alumni Celebration to Take Place at Lincoln Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2025
The School of American Ballet's Annual Alumni Celebration will be held at SAB-an evening of connection, reflection, and shared pride as they kick off the Workshop weekend. Learn how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2025
The School of American Ballet's Annual Alumni Celebration will be held at SAB-an evening of connection, reflection, and shared pride as they kick off the Workshop weekend. Learn how to attend.
Photo Special: Celebrating BC/EFA Executive Director Tom Viola
by Robert Diamond - Dec 16, 2024
All of us here at BroadwayWorld wanted to pay tribute to Tom, and to our strong partnership, by taking a look back with this photo gallery below.
by Robert Diamond - Dec 16, 2024
All of us here at BroadwayWorld wanted to pay tribute to Tom, and to our strong partnership, by taking a look back with this photo gallery below.
Photos: Dancers 0ver 40 Hosts 16th Annual Legacy Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2024
Dancers Over 40 celebrated five performers at it's 16th Annual Legacy Awards and Holiday Dinner Monday, December 9th 2024. Check out photos from the celebration.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2024
Dancers Over 40 celebrated five performers at it's 16th Annual Legacy Awards and Holiday Dinner Monday, December 9th 2024. Check out photos from the celebration.
SAB Hosts First Alumni of Distinction Awards at its Alumni Cocktail Reception in June
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2024
The School Of American Ballet will invite alumni to join them, toasting SAB's milestone 90th Anniversary and presenting the first-ever Alumni of Distinction Awards at SAB's Alumni cocktail reception on Friday, June 7, 2024 at 7pm.
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2024
The School Of American Ballet will invite alumni to join them, toasting SAB's milestone 90th Anniversary and presenting the first-ever Alumni of Distinction Awards at SAB's Alumni cocktail reception on Friday, June 7, 2024 at 7pm.
Photos: DO40's The Sassy Splits Joins Broadway Show Bowling League 2023
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 2, 2023
Dancers Over 40's The Sassy Splits has joined the Broadway Show Bowling League for it's 2023 season. Every Thursday evening, actors and staff of Broadway and Off-Broadway shows compete in the Broadway Show Bowling League. Games are played from 11:15 PM to 2 AM at Port Authority's Leisure Time Bowling Alley. Check out photos here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 2, 2023
Dancers Over 40's The Sassy Splits has joined the Broadway Show Bowling League for it's 2023 season. Every Thursday evening, actors and staff of Broadway and Off-Broadway shows compete in the Broadway Show Bowling League. Games are played from 11:15 PM to 2 AM at Port Authority's Leisure Time Bowling Alley. Check out photos here!
Broadway's Lawrence Leritz and Taeler Cyrus to Teach Master Classes at Harlem Dancer's Warehouse in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 9, 2023
Join Broadway stars Lawrence Leritz and Taeler Cyrus for a special Master Class series at Harlem Dancer's Warehouse in September. Learn from these renowned performers and enhance your dance skills at this newly formed dance school in Harlem. Don't miss this unique opportunity to study with professionals.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 9, 2023
Join Broadway stars Lawrence Leritz and Taeler Cyrus for a special Master Class series at Harlem Dancer's Warehouse in September. Learn from these renowned performers and enhance your dance skills at this newly formed dance school in Harlem. Don't miss this unique opportunity to study with professionals.
Photos: The Hamburg Ballet Celebrates 50 Years With Alumni Reunion
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2023
Over two hundred Hamburg Ballet alumni dancers from around the world gathered to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of John Neumeier's The Hamburg Ballet on June 9th and 10th, 2023.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2023
Over two hundred Hamburg Ballet alumni dancers from around the world gathered to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of John Neumeier's The Hamburg Ballet on June 9th and 10th, 2023.
School Of American Ballet Hosts Annual Alumni Cocktail Reception At Lincoln Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2023
The School Of American Ballet invited alumni to join them on the eve of this year's Workshop Performance at SAB's Alumni cocktail reception on Friday, June 2, 2023. The festive cocktail reception was held at the School Of American Ballet, 165 West 65th Street, New York, NY.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2023
The School Of American Ballet invited alumni to join them on the eve of this year's Workshop Performance at SAB's Alumni cocktail reception on Friday, June 2, 2023. The festive cocktail reception was held at the School Of American Ballet, 165 West 65th Street, New York, NY.
The Hamburg Ballet to Celebrate 50 Years With Alumni Reunion In June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2023
In honor of the 50th Anniversary of The Hamburg Ballet, John Neumeier has cordially invited the former company members to attend a reunion celebration in Hamburg on June 9th and 10th, 2023.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2023
In honor of the 50th Anniversary of The Hamburg Ballet, John Neumeier has cordially invited the former company members to attend a reunion celebration in Hamburg on June 9th and 10th, 2023.
Photos: Go Inside EVERYTHING'S COMING UP DAME ANGELA at the Actors' Temple Theatre
by Robert Diamond - May 17, 2023
See photos from Dancers over 40's special and intimate salute to Dame Angela Lansbury, Monday, May 15th at 8pm at the Actors’ Temple Theatre in NYC.
by Robert Diamond - May 17, 2023
See photos from Dancers over 40's special and intimate salute to Dame Angela Lansbury, Monday, May 15th at 8pm at the Actors’ Temple Theatre in NYC.
Photos: DO40 Gather To Celebrate The Life Of Broadway's Lawrence Merritt
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2023
DO40 celebrated the life of board member Lawrence Merritt (Larry Merritt) on May 7th, 2023, who passed away in January. See photos from inside the event.
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2023
DO40 celebrated the life of board member Lawrence Merritt (Larry Merritt) on May 7th, 2023, who passed away in January. See photos from inside the event.
School Of American Ballet to Host Annual Alumni Cocktail Reception At Lincoln Center in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2023
The School Of American Ballet is inviting alumni to join them on the eve of this year's Workshop Performance.at SAB's Alumni cocktail reception on Friday, June 2, 2023 at 7pm.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2023
The School Of American Ballet is inviting alumni to join them on the eve of this year's Workshop Performance.at SAB's Alumni cocktail reception on Friday, June 2, 2023 at 7pm.
Photos: Inside the Dancers Over 40 Annual Legacy Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 7, 2022
See photos from inside The 14th Annual Dancers Over 40 Legacy Awards and Holiday Dinner, presented on Monday, December 5, 2022 at Lips Restaurant.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 7, 2022
See photos from inside The 14th Annual Dancers Over 40 Legacy Awards and Holiday Dinner, presented on Monday, December 5, 2022 at Lips Restaurant.
LOVE IN KILNERRY Now Available To Rent On Amazon And iTunes
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2022
Just in time for the holidays, the comedy feature LOVE IN KILNERRY is now available to rent! The film will also be available in the UK/Ireland on December 6th and debuts in Australia on January 10, 2023.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2022
Just in time for the holidays, the comedy feature LOVE IN KILNERRY is now available to rent! The film will also be available in the UK/Ireland on December 6th and debuts in Australia on January 10, 2023.
LOVE IN KILNERRY Will Debut This Tuesday October 25th On ITunes!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2022
The feature film comedy hit Love in Kilnerry will debut this Tuesday Oct 25th on iTunes (with 30 minutes of extras), Amazon, Google Play, and VUDU. Love In Kilnerry recently became one of the longest running films of 2022 in theaters. It scored 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and has already won 45 awards and 26 nominations in worldwide festivals.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2022
The feature film comedy hit Love in Kilnerry will debut this Tuesday Oct 25th on iTunes (with 30 minutes of extras), Amazon, Google Play, and VUDU. Love In Kilnerry recently became one of the longest running films of 2022 in theaters. It scored 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and has already won 45 awards and 26 nominations in worldwide festivals.
Broadway And Opera Performer Elaine Bunse Has Passed Away
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2022
Broadway's Elaine Bunse-Bullens passed away on Monday, August 8th, 2022 at Heritage Lakeside Rehab facility in Rice Lake, WI.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2022
Broadway's Elaine Bunse-Bullens passed away on Monday, August 8th, 2022 at Heritage Lakeside Rehab facility in Rice Lake, WI.
Photos: Celebrating Broadway's Harvey Evans At The Triad Theatre on June 22nd
by Grace Cutler - Jun 26, 2022
Dancers over 40 presented a sold out one-night-only special event: A Toast to Harvey - Celebrating the Life and Career of Harvey Evans on Wednesday, June 22nd, 6 – 9PM at The Triad Theatre. The evening was hosted by Broadway legend, Lee Roy Reams and featured performances and remembrances by Jim Brochu, Anita Gillette, Kurt Peterson, Marianne Tatum, Penny Worth and Tony Yazbeck.
by Grace Cutler - Jun 26, 2022
Dancers over 40 presented a sold out one-night-only special event: A Toast to Harvey - Celebrating the Life and Career of Harvey Evans on Wednesday, June 22nd, 6 – 9PM at The Triad Theatre. The evening was hosted by Broadway legend, Lee Roy Reams and featured performances and remembrances by Jim Brochu, Anita Gillette, Kurt Peterson, Marianne Tatum, Penny Worth and Tony Yazbeck.
Broadway Star Tony Yazbeck Joins A TOAST TO HARVEY! at The Triad
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2022
Complete casting announced for the Harvey Evans Tribute includes Jim Brochu, Anita Gillette, Joel Grey, Kurt Peterson, Marianne Tatum, Penny Worth and Tony Yazbeck, directed by Lawrence Leritz. Tony nominated Broadway star Tony Yazbeck will join A Toast to Harvey - Celebrating the Life and Career of Harvey Evans on Wednesday, June 22nd, from 6 - 9 PM at The Triad Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2022
Complete casting announced for the Harvey Evans Tribute includes Jim Brochu, Anita Gillette, Joel Grey, Kurt Peterson, Marianne Tatum, Penny Worth and Tony Yazbeck, directed by Lawrence Leritz. Tony nominated Broadway star Tony Yazbeck will join A Toast to Harvey - Celebrating the Life and Career of Harvey Evans on Wednesday, June 22nd, from 6 - 9 PM at The Triad Theatre.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Lawrence Leritz been in?
Lawrence Leritz has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Lawrence Leritz been in?
Lawrence Leritz has not appeared in the West End.
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