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Hailed by Opera News as a “star,” whose “lyric soprano is a major instrument,” Claire Leyden is a New York-based actor and singer with a passion for innovative crossover repertoire. Recent engagements include Mabel in the New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players’ touring production of The Pirates of Penzance, the title role in the New York return of Victor Herbert’s chamber opera Madeleine, and Heartbeat Opera’s critically-acclaimed Der Freischütz. Claire has also performed leading and featured roles with Bristol Valley Theater, Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, and College Light Opera Company, and she made her Carnegie Hall debut in 2019. www.ClaireLeyden.com

Claire Leyden STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
Non-Equity Tour, 2021
Mrs. Bucket


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Heartbeat Opera Announces Titles for SPRING FEST 2024


Heartbeat Opera returns to Baruch Performing Arts Center with its Spring Festival from April 2-14, 2024. 

Exclusive: Watch Teal Wicks Sing 'Back to Before' in RAGTIME at Signature Theatre


Watch Teal Wicks sing 'Back to Before' in Ragtime at Signature Theatre.

Bill English, Nkrumah Gatling, Teal Wicks & More to Star in RAGTIME at Signature Theatre


Signature Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the epic musical Ragtime, with book by Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty, and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

H.M.S. PINAFORE to be Presented at New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players This Winter


New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players' 48th season will continue December 30-31, 2022 and January 7 -8, 2023 with the mounting of a Gilbert & Sullivan staple, H.M.S. Pinafore; or, The Lass That Loved a Sailor at the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College.

Jay Armstrong Johnson and Johanna Moise to Star in Readings Of New Musical PSYCHE


Readings of the nw musical Psyche, starring Jay Armstrong Johnson and Johanna Moise  will take place on November 10th and 11th at 2pm at the DiMenna Center in Midtown Manhattan.

THE GONDOLIERS to be Presented by New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players in October


New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players will begin its 48th season with its colorful and vivacious production of the Gilbert & Sullivan’s classic send up of Republican (in the generic sense) principles and class distinction The Gondoliers.  The she will run from Friday, October 28th through Sunday, October 30th. 

BWW Review: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY is Sweetly Imaginative at the Eccles Theater


The imaginative national tour of Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY wraps up its travels across the country with a final stop in Utah at the Eccles Theater.

State Theatre New Jersey Presents Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY This Month


The newly renovated State Theatre New Jersey presents Roald Dahl’s Charlie and The Chocolate Factory for four performances on Friday, May 13, 2022, at 8pm; Saturday, May 14 at 2pm and 8pm; and Sunday, May 15 at 2pm. Tickets range from $40-$98.  

BWW Review: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY - Scrumdiddlyumptious Fun For Everyone


Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY - The New Musical, currently playing at Austin’s Bass Concert Hall as part of the Broadway In Austin series, is fantastic fun for the whole family.

Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Comes to St. Louis in March


Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY will play in St. Louis at the Fabulous Fox Theatre for four performance only March 8-10, 2022.

BWW Review: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Lied Center For Performing Arts


Don’t miss your chance to grab your very own golden ticket and visit the wonders of Wonka’s world famous chocolate factory as the Lied Performing Arts Center presents the national touring production of the popular Broadway hit, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Comes To Broadway San Jose, January 18�"23


Broadway San Jose, a Nederlander Presentation, announced today that single tickets for Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY are now on sale.

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Coming to the Eccles Theatre This Summer


Zions Bank Broadway at the Eccles have announced that Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will play Salt Lake City’s Eccles Theater from June 14 – 19, 2022.

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY On Sale At The North Charleston PAC, November 8


Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY will go on sale Monday, November 8 at 10AM.

BWW Review: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Sweetens the Scene at Clowes Memorial Hall


Nothing compares to the joy and freedom of pure imagination, and that is what CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY brings to the stage. It is an unbridled celebration of the enduring power of the creative mind to make the world ever more expansive and astounding. And the greatest source of that power often is found in an unexpected place, like the mind of a child. You can never underestimate the value of a child’s ability to make things new.

Full Casting Announced For North American Tour Of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY


Leading the cast as the extraordinary chocolate maker, Willy Wonka, is Cody Garcia, with Jackson Greenspan, William Goldsman, and Coleman Simmons alternating in the title role of Charlie Bucket.

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: November 14-15- with Lillias White, Laura Benanti and More!


Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, November 7-8, 2020.

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players Postpones NYC Season, Announces Virtual Gala and Performances


New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players has postponed their traditional NYC season of live performance full productions until 2021-2022. In its place, an exciting and creative virtual season is underway with lots to look forward to for fans and patrons of the company.

VHRP LIVE! Continues Its Sixth Season, With Victor Herbert's 1914 Experimental Opera MADELEINE


VHRP LIVE! is reacquainting New York City with the music of composer Victor Herbert. To date, the company has restored 13 full productions and 5 concerts consisting solely of this composer's music.

Riverside Center For The Performing Arts Presents THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE


The Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Fredericksburg, Virginia is proud to present Gilbert & Sullivan's comedic operetta, The Pirates of Penzance or The Rascals of the Rappahannock, starring Claire Leyden as Mabel, Samual Keeler as Frederic, Andrew Wynn as The Major General and DC area favorites Sheri Edelen as Ruth and David Jennings as the Pirate King. Performances begin on Wednesday May 22nd and run until Sunday July 7th.

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