PhotosPHOTO EXCLUSIVE: Cruisin' the Nation's Capital with Leslie Kritzer and the Cast of First You DreamDrama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award nominee Leslie Kritzer is currently in Washington DC, appearing in the company of First You Dream: The Music of Kander & Ebb at the Kennedy Center. She takes us around the city and shows how she and her co-stars spend their time when not onstage.
By
Matthew Blank
June 27, 2012
"Washington, DC is one of my favorite cities," says Kritzer. "There is so much to do and experience! I have had the pleasure of working here a number of times at the Kennedy Center. First You Dream celebrates the music of Kander and Ebb. Working one-on-one with John Kander and the incredible cast and creative team has been amazing. Not only do we get to sing some of the best music ever written we are backed by a 24-piece orchestra! Here is a little peek into the daily lives of the 'Dreamers,' as we call ourselves, in the nation's capital."
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PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: Cruisin' the Nation's Capital with Leslie Kritzer and the Cast of First You Dream
PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: Cruisin' the Nation's Capital with Leslie Kritzer and the Cast of First You Dream
Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award nominee Leslie Kritzer is currently in Washington DC, appearing in the company of First You Dream: The Music of Kander & Ebb at the Kennedy Center. She takes us around the city and shows how she and her co-stars spend their time when not onstage. Read the Playbill.com story.
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I start my day in DC with Morning Joe. My fiance Vadim Feichtner proposed to me last winter in DC while I was doing a show here. I have a handy little set of photo coasters some friends made for us. I travel with them and so he is never far away.
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Getting my bootcamp on at the gym. Bikini season is here!
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The other love in my life, my Quaker Parrot Seagal.
Matt and James have devised the perfect post workout shake! SO GOOD!!!!
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Heidi Blickenstaff and Olive love going to the dog park together. They are so cute!
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One of my favorite things to do is shop and I'm a huge J Crew shopper. Ahh the jewerly...
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Heidi brought a box of Georgetown cupcakes to the theater! The best way to get through a two show Saturday!
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Alan H Green found the bike share program in DC. It's the best.
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Alan rides to the Washington Monument! Hello muscles!!!!!
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Alan posing in front of the White House.
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I always find time to do outdoor activities. The Washington, DC area has an amazing network of trails. The Washington Old Dominian great rail trail is 45 miles long and runs through the Northern Virginia counties. I did 5 miles that day. My new record!
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I love Korean food. Right outside of DC is Yechon, a fabulous 24 hr Korean restaurant. Best food ever!
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Patina Miller just sweated it out at TWO pilates classes! She looks amazing!
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After class she grabs a Starbucks and is off to do the show.
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Our cast has a lot of fun together. Alan wanted to show us the infamous "Beyonce Single Ladies dancing Clown" clip from Youtube. Watching....
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Reaction!
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Matt and Heidi run into Coco and Ice-T after a TV interview.
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Victor Garber came by to say hello. I just had to be a nerd and take a pic with him.
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Before our show, hanging outside by the Watergate building.
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Time to do a show. Heidi gets her rollers in.
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Patina Miller gets gorgeous
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Matt Scott gets ready in his dressing room.
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My life motto.
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Hey, I clean up pretty well!
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Guys are looking good!
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The girls are ready! Let's do the show!
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And here are the ladies in action! Come see us at the Kennedy Center through July 1.
Originally produced at Signature Theatre in Virginia and co-conceived by David Loud and Eric Schaeffer (Follies), the production features music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb. Schaeffer directs, and Jon Kalbfleisch conducts the 22-piece Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra.
First You Dream: The Music of Kander & Ebb celebrates the five-decade partnership of songwriting duo Kander and Ebb, who brought us Cabaret, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman and Zorba. Songs include "The Cell Block Tango," "Maybe This Time," "Ring Them Bells," "Sing Happy," "Razzle Dazzle" and many more. The production also features scenic design by James Kronzer, costume design by Kathleen Geldard, lighting design by Howell Binkley, sound design by Kai Harada, musical staging by Karma Camp, orchestrations by William David Brohn, music supervision and vocal arrangements by David Loud and casting by Laura Stanczyk Casting.
The production will continue through July 1. Tickets starting at $65 are available at the Kennedy Center box office, online, or by calling Instant Charge at (202) 467-4600. For more information visit kennedy-center.org.
