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October 2011
• Lea is delighted to be joining the National Tour of the beloved holiday musical Irving Berlin's White Christmas for the 2011 holiday season.  Tour dates and Cities are listed below.

  Nov 3-6

Washington Pavillion of Arts & Science

Sioux Falls, SD

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Nov 7-13

The Fox Theatre

Detroit, MI

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Nov 14-20

Devos Performance Hall

Grand Rapids, MI

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Nov 21-27

Orpheum Theatre

Memphis, TN

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Nov 28-Dec 4

Bass Hall

Fort Worth, TX

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Dec 5-11

ASU Gammage Auditorium

Tempe AZ

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Dec 12-Jan 1

Sergerstrom Center for the Arts

Costa Mesa, CA

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June 2011
My One and Only wins Best Musical, Best Choreography (Kelli Barclay), Best Actor (Tony Yazbeck) and Best Costumes (Robin L. McGee) at 21st Annual Connecticut Critics Circle Awards ceremony on June 12th! Congratulations to the Cast and Crew at Goodspeed Musicals.

May 2011
Goodspeed’s My One and Only lauded by critics; all agree that this production is not to be missed:
“Broadway Rhythm Reappears in ‘My One and Only’” The New York Times.
“'My One and Only' delights with old-fashioned flair” BroadwayWorld.com.
"'My One and Only' is 'S Wonderful in Goodspeed reimagining....clearly one of the most elaborate, creative and rewarding productions that the Goodspeed has ever assembled….” Hartford Examiner.
“Goodspeed has brought together top talent which is defined, in this case, as triple threat performers, those who have the versatility to act, dance, and sing— and they surely do that with delectable joy….” Talkin’ Broadway.
“A ’S Wonderful Tap Dancing Extravaganza” Connecticut Arts Connection.

March 2011
• Lea is thrilled to be joining the cast of My One and Only at Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, CT. The tap dance extravaganza will be directed by Ray Roderick and choreographed by Kelli Barclay. Performances begin April 15th and run through June 25th. For more details and a complete cast list click here to read the full report on Playbill.com. For ticket information please click here.

November 2010
• Lea will be performing a number from the hit musical 42nd Street, choreographed by Tony Award nominee Randy Skinner, in the Career Transitions For Dancers 25th Anniversary Silver Jubilee at NY City Center on November 8th, 2010.  Hosted by the legendary Angela Lansbury this star studded evening will highlight magical moments from past glittering galas.   Honoring a quarter century of support, Career Transition For Dancers connects dancers to their future, and embraces the unique legacy of dance and dancers that enrich the human condition. For ticket information please click here.

September 2010
Sanford Herald praises Temple Theatre's production of Chicago “…the Temple cast does a fantastic job of bringing the spirit, the humor and the sultriness of "Chicago" to life… Lea Kohl (Roxie), Temple artistic director Peggy Taphorn (Velma) and Corey Brunish (Billy Flynn)…carry the show effortlessly.  To read the full review click here.

September 2010
• Lea is delighted to be returning to North Carolina for a production of Chicago at Temple Theatre, Sanford.  Lea is once again taking on the role of Roxie Hart and will be performing September 16th through October 3rd. For ticket information please click here.

August 2010
The Portland Mercury applauds Lea's performance in their review of A Chorus Line at the Broadway Rose Theatre Company "...Only a few have strong, penetrating voices (in particular, Lea Kohl as Val, who belts the showstopper "Dance: 10; Looks: 3")..." To read the full review click here.

August 2010
BroadwayWorld.com announces Lea's return to the Broadway Rose Theatre Company, Portland, Oregon, to play the role of Val in A Chorus Line.  Lea will be performing August 4th through August 22nd as the foul-mouthed but sexy dancer with a secret. Click here to read the full report. Watch a promo video now on YouTube. For ticket information please click here.

July 2010
• Thanks to everyone who voted for Hunger in the Fangoria Frightfest event! The film finished 3rd and will be exclusively available at Blockbuster starting August 6, 2010. If you have a Blockbuster account, please click here to put Hunger in your queue. Scheduled for general release on September 28, 2010 Hunger is also available for pre-order purchase on DVD at Amazon.com. If you have a Netflix account, please click here to put Hunger in your queue.

June 2010
• After successful screenings at the Austin, Jacksonville and Hollywood Film Festivals, Lea is delighted to announce that her latest project Hunger has been selected as one of eight motion pictures to be part of the Fangoria Frightfest event! Fangoria is an internationally-distributed US film fan magazine specializing in the genre of horror films and Frightfest is an opportunity for fans to choose the fate of the selected finalists. Watch the MPAA rated trailer below and PLEASE click here to vote for Hunger, we need your support! The film with the highest rating will be shown on the big screen in a limited nationwide theatrical release in late July. Those who vote will also be entered into a summer sweepstakes competition to win a trip to Las Vegas. Voting begins today, June 21, and runs until July 19, 2010. Thanks for your support!




April 2010
Deseret News proclaims "PTC's '42nd Street' a toe-tapping treat..... In a flashy sweep of gorgeous costumes, lavish dance numbers and a solid cast, PTC (Pioneer Theatre Company) offers one set of chills after another..... Lea Kohl as Peggy Sawyer, the rising star, is very likable and nails all the intricate tap dancing....." To read the full review click here.

March 2010
• Lea is thrilled to be reprising one of her favorite roles, Peggy Sawyer in 42nd Street, at Pioneer Theatre Company, Salt Lake City, UT. Performances begin April 23rd and run through May 8th. For ticket information please click here.




February 2010
• See Lea in a commercial spot for Las Vegas Tourism, click here.

January 2010
• Lea is delighted to be joining the cast of 42nd Street at the Westchester Broadway Theatre, New York, to play the role of Peggy Sawyer. Directed and choreographed by 3 time Tony Award Nominee Randy Skinner, Lea will be performing from January 7th through February 6th. For ticket information please click here.

November 2009
CollegeMovieReview.com declares "Psychological Effects of Hunger Prove Haunting.....When a film is able to enter into your mind and chaotically mess with your psyche, you know you have something special.....From Heuring and Ashby's kid-like love affair to Kohl's silent and disturbing demeanor, there is little that doesn't happen between the four walls that have become their home.....It is a special moment when a film affects your mind such as this one does; that moment should be savored for all that it is worth....." To read the full review click here.

October 2009
• On October 24th a sell-out crowd attended the world premiere of Hunger at the beautiful ArcLight Theatre as part of the Hollywood Film FestivalHunger also screened as part of the Dark Matters category at the Austin Film Festival this month. To follow the audience reviews on b-side click here.

August 2009
• Watch Lea's new reel!

July 2009
• Lea is performing in two invitation-only readings of Brian Spitulnik's Angels Twice Descending on July 20.  Stephen Sposito directs with choreography by Lizzie Leopold and sound design by Dan Kluger.

May 2009
• A special "friends and family pre-view" of Hunger screened at the 2009 Jacksonville Film Festival on May 15th.  Lea stars alongside Linden Ashby, Lori Heuring and Joe Egender in this exploration into the breakdown of humanity.

November 2008
• Lea is joining the cast of the beloved holiday musical Irving Berlin's White Christmas at Detroit's Fox Theatre for the 2008 holiday season.  This Christmas classic is brimming with such Berlin hits as "Blue Skies," "How Deep is the Ocean?" and of course the unforgettable title song, "White Christmas".

July 2008
• Lea will be performing the role of Natalie in All Shook up at the Flat Rock Playhouse, North Carolina.  This hip-swivelin', lip-curlin' musical fantasy combines all-time favorite Elvis hits with a brand new love story.

 


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