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Ryan Leeds

is a freelance writer living in the Hell's Kitchen section of New York City. A proud native of Central Pennsylvania, he holds a degree in Communications from Penn State University. He attends theater frequently and annoys his friends and colleagues by chattering incessantly about his passion for it.

THEATRE

Tap into Joy with Encores! 'The Tap Dance Kid'

Tap dancing of the highest quality. It’s a rare, precious commodity in live theater these days. But those wishing for…

Ryan LeedsFebruary 5, 2022

THEATRE

Too Much to Cultivate in this 'Garden'

Anyone with a shred of humanity, compassion, and comprehension should understand that the Holocaust must never be forgotten. Thousands of…

Ryan LeedsFebruary 1, 2022

MUSIC

Marilyn Maye: The Must-See Maven of Song

With over 80 years of experience in the industry, one thing is certain: Marilyn Maye does not need critiqued by…

Ryan LeedsJanuary 2, 2022

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MUSIC

Jazz Up the Holiday at Birdland

Omicron might be frightful, but music at Birdland is truly delightful. For the 12 th consecutive year, Klea…

Ryan LeedsDecember 22, 2021

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Two Halls, Two Hot Nights

Not only was the hall decked, but so was the ever-elegant Kelli O’Hara . On Friday, December 17…

Ryan LeedsDecember 22, 2021

THEATRE

Answer the Door, for this is 'Company' to Keep

It’s been 51 years since composer Stephen Sondheim and book writer George Furth first seduced audiences into the…

Ryan LeedsDecember 10, 2021

THEATRE

'Tinsel: A Global Holiday Celebration' Adds Sparkle to Greenwich Village

Fewer things suggest a New York Christmas more than the Rockettes at Radio City or twirling nutcrackers at…

Ryan LeedsDecember 8, 2021

THEATRE

Ukulele Idol and a Milestone in Blue

Ukulele impresario Jake Shimabukuro stopped into Manhattan’s Sony Hall last week. It was one of several stops he’s…

Ryan LeedsNovember 23, 2021

THEATRE

'Trouble in Mind' Finally Basks in Midtown Spotlight

Is America ready for truth? In 1955 it wasn’t. That’s when Alice Childress’s Trouble in Mind premiered off-Broadway…

Ryan LeedsNovember 20, 2021

THEATRE

'Diana the Musical' Far from Flawless, Full of Fun

One would be hard pressed to find a contemporary musical that’s more engaging than Diana The Musical…

Ryan LeedsNovember 18, 2021

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