Playwright-performer Claudia Shear (in red) welcomed Kathy Najimy to Dirty Blonde, her three-person comedy about Mae West. Najimy officially opened in the lead role, first played by Shear, Jan. 25. Feminist and activist Najimy is best known for her two-woman comedy The Kathy and Mo Show. She replaced Tony-nominated playwright Shear Jan. 9.