Leguizamo to Test New Show at Long Wharf July 10-11

By Adam Hetrick
June 16, 2009

The Long Wharf Theatre will welcome Tony nominated actor-comedian John Leguizamo for two special performances in July.

Presented July 10 and 11 at 8 PM, Leguizamo will give New Haven audiences the chance to see his latest one-man show, which is currently being tested and developed in front of audiences across the country. Leguizamo also presented the work in progress during a recent winter engagement at the Barrow Street Theatre Off-Broadway.

According to his official website, Leguizamo will tour the new stage show to the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Toronto (July 14-18); The Lensic Performing Arts Center in San Francisco (June 23-24); and to the Indiana Repertory Theatre in Indianapolis (July 31-Aug. 1).

John Leguizamo earned Tony nominations for is solo shows Sexaholix and Freak. He has appeared in Mambo Mouth and the short-lived revival of David Mamet's American Buffalo. His film credits include "The Summer of Sam," "Moulin Rouge," "To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar" and Romeo + Juliet."

For tickets visit longwharf.org.

The Long Wharf Theatre is located at 222 Sargent Drive in New Haven, CT.