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Christopher Leidenfrost

Birth Place: New Jersey

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BIO

Christopher Leidenfrost is a theatrical, film, musical and improv performer known for his chameleon-like appearance and voice. He has performed in over 160 shows, films, and special event performances including: The Greatest Pirate Story Never Told! (Capt. Martin), Falsettos (Whizzer), Sweeney Todd (Sweeney Todd), Thrill Me: The Leopold & Leob Story (Nathan Leopold), Assassins (Zangara), 1776 (Rutledge), and The Last of Mrs. Lincoln (Robert T. Lincoln). Chris is also a producer, director, musician, costume and scenic designer, graphic artist, event manager, father of four (dogs) and a professional pirate (he was voted one of the top 3 Jack Sparrow impersonators in the country in 2003).

STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
2014
Captain Henry Martin

[Off-Broadway]
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Captain Henry Martin

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Co-Writer
 
[Off-Broadway, 0]
Writer
Fight Choreographer

Writing


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VIDEO: Christopher Leidenfrost Releases 'One Day More' Parody

When the Marsh family on the other side of the pond released their now famous 'One Day More' parody a few months ago, Long Island writer/performer Chris Leidenfrost was crestfallen. He too, had begun work on such a parody. Not only did they beat him to the punch, but it was brilliant!
Photo Flash: First Look at Off-Broadway's THE HUMMINGBIRD'S TOUR

On Your Way Productions is pleased to present a first look at the Off-Broadway premiere of Margaret Dulaney's THE HUMMINGBIRD'S TOUR, directed by John Augustine. The limited engagement is currently in previews and continues through Sunday, November 22th, 2015. Official opening night is Monday, October 26th at 7:00 pm. THE HUMMINGBIRD'S TOUR performs at the Theatre at St. Clement's (423 W. 46th Street, New York, NY 10036). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
THE HUMMINGBIRD'S TOUR to Begin Off-Broadway in October

 The Award-winning ON YOUR WAY HOME PRODUCTIONS is pleased to present the Off-Broadway Premiere of Margaret Dulaney's (Sightseeing; Winner: Berrilla Kerr Award and www.listenwell.org) THE HUMMINGBIRD'S TOUR, directed by John Augustine. The limited engagement begins on Sunday, October 18th and continues through Sunday, November 22th, 2015. Official opening night is Monday, October 26th at 7:00 p.m.. THE HUMMINGBIRD'S TOUR will perform at the Theatre at St. Clement's (423 W. 46th Street, New York, NY   10036). Tickets are now on sale at www.hummingbirdoffbroadway.com
THE GREATEST PIRATE STORY NEVER TOLD! Returns to the Snapple Theatre Tonight

Off Broadway's interactive, improvised musical The Greatest Pirate Story Never Told! will return to dock at the Snapple Theatre Center for a three-show special engagement on President's Day weekend, February 14, 15, and 16, at 11 AM.
THE GREATEST PIRATE STORY NEVER TOLD! to Return to the Snapple Theatre Next Month

Off Broadway's interactive, improvised musical The Greatest Pirate Story Never Told! will return to dock at the Snapple Theatre Center for a three-show special engagement on President's Day weekend, February 14, 15, and 16, at 11 AM.
THE GREATEST PIRATE HOLIDAY SPECTACULARRR! Docks Off-Broadway Today

Off Sides Entertainment, Inc. has announced that after the critically-acclaimed eight-month, off-Broadway run and first national tour of their interactive, improvised musical, THE GREATEST PIRATE STORY NEVER TOLD!, their merry band of singing pirates will return to the Snapple Theater Center with an all new production: THE GREATEST PIRATE HOLIDAY SPECTACULARRR! The production will open today, December 20th at 11:00 a.m. for a strictly limited holiday engagement of only ten performances. Co-authors Christopher and Rick Leidenfrost-Wilson will direct.
THE GREATEST PIRATE HOLIDAY SPECTACULARRR! to Dock Off-Broadway, Beginning 12/20

Off Sides Entertainment, Inc. has announced that after the critically-acclaimed eight-month, off-Broadway run and first national tour of their interactive, improvised musical, THE GREATEST PIRATE STORY NEVER TOLD!, their merry band of singing pirates will return to the Snapple Theater Center with an all new production: THE GREATEST PIRATE HOLIDAY SPECTACULARRR! The production will open on Saturday, December 20th at 11:00 a.m. for a strictly limited holiday engagement of only ten performances. Co-authors Christopher and Rick Leidenfrost-Wilson will direct.
THE GREATEST PIRATE STORY NEVER TOLD! Extends Again Off-Broadway

Off Broadway's interactive, improvised musical The Greatest Pirate Story Never Told!, written by Christopher Leidenfrost and directed by Rick Leidenfrost-Wilson, has been extended for a second time, and continues to commandeer the Snapple Theater Center's Jerry Orbach Theater every Saturday at 11 a.m.
Adult Edition of THE GREATEST PIRATE STORY NEVER TOLD to Open 12/5 at Snapple Theater Center

Off Sides Entertainment Inc. has announced that after highly successful runs at Planet Connections Theatre Festivity (garnering 10 award nominations, including Best Musical) and the Crown and Anchor Theatre in Provincetown, MA, an open-ended run of Christopher Leidenfrost's new half-scripted/half-improvised musical comedy, THE GREATEST PIRATE STORY NEVER TOLD! Rated Arrrrrrr! will run at the Snapple Theater Center on Broadway. The production is now in previews and will officially open on Thursday, December 5th at 8:00 p.m. The adult 'Rated ARRRRRRR!' show will play Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. and a specifically family-friendly version will run on Saturdays at 11AM. Rick Leidenfrost-Wilson will direct. www.greatestpiratestory.com
THE GREATEST PIRATE STORY NEVER TOLD! to Sail Into Snapple Theater Center, Beg. Tonight

Off Sides Entertainment Inc. has announced that after highly successful runs at Planet Connections Theatre Festivity (garnering 10 award nominations, including Best Musical), the Crown and Anchor Theatre in Provincetown, MA, and following its second side-splitting season at the New York Renaissance Faire, an open-ended run of Christopher Leidenfrost's new half-scripted/half-improvised musical comedy, THE GREATEST PIRATE STORY NEVER TOLD! will begin previews at the Snapple Theater Center tonight, November 2, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. The production will officially open on Thursday, November 5th at 8:00 p.m.
THE GREATEST PIRATE STORY NEVER TOLD! to Sail into Snapple Theater Center, Begin. 11/2

Off Sides Entertainment Inc. has announced that after highly successful runs at Planet Connections Theatre Festivity (garnering 10 award nominations, including Best Musical), the Crown and Anchor Theatre in Provincetown, MA, and following its second side-splitting season at the New York Renaissance Faire, an open-ended run of Christopher Leidenfrost's new half-scripted/half-improvised musical comedy, THE GREATEST PIRATE STORY NEVER TOLD! will begin previews at the Snapple Theater Center on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. The production will officially open on Thursday, November 5th at 8:00 p.m. The show will run Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 11 a.m. Rick Leidenfrost-Wilson will direct. www.greatestpiratestory.com
Beautiful Soup's RAGS Opens Tonight Off-Broadway

The Beautiful Soup Theater, whose revival of Moose Murders recently played The Connelly Theatre, will return to that venue in May with a production of the short-lived musical RAGS. The musical, which closed on Broadway after only four performances in 1986, features a masterful score by Charles Strouse (Annie, Applause, Bye, Bye, Birdie!), lyrics by two-time Academy Award winner Stephen Schwartz and a libretto by Joseph Stein. The musical has undergone extensive revisions over the years, and this version will reflect material from both the well-received 1994 American Jewish Theatre production and the 2011 Lyric Stage production.
Photo Flash: First Look at Francesco Andolfi and More in MTWorks' THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY

MTWorks and Artistic Director David Stallings present Oscar Wilde's THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY, adapted and directed by Glory Kadigan. THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY will play a four-week limited engagement at The WorkShop Theater (312 W 36th St, 4th Fl, Manhattan). Performances run now through Sunday, April 14th, 2013. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Bethe Austin and More Sing from Charles Strouse Songbook at Beautiful Soup Theater Tonight

Bethe Austin (Broadway's Sly Fox, Onward Victoria!) will join the Beautiful Soup Theater tonight, March 23rd, 2013 as they celebrate the songbook of Charles Strouse (Rags, Annie, Applause, Bye, Bye, Birdie!). All proceeds from this one-night-only concert will be Beautiful Soup's revival of the Strouse, Schwartz and Stein musical Rags.
Complete Casting Announced for Beautiful Soup's RAGS

The Beautiful Soup Theater, whose revival of Moose Murders recently played The Connelly Theatre, will return to that venue in May with a production of the short-lived musical RAGS. The musical, which closed on Broadway after only four performances in 1986, features a masterful score by Charles Strouse (Annie, Applause, Bye, Bye, Birdie!), lyrics by two-time Academy Award winner Stephen Schwartz and a libretto by Joseph Stein. The musical has undergone extensive revisions over the years, and this version will reflect material from both the well-received 1994 American Jewish Theatre production and the 2011 Lyric Stage production.
Bethe Austin and More to Sing from Charles Strouse Songbook at Beautiful Soup Theater, 3/23

Bethe Austin (Broadway's Sly Fox, Onward Victoria!) will join the Beautiful Soup Theater on March 23rd, 2013 as they celebrate the songbook of Charles Strouse (Rags, Annie, Applause, Bye, Bye, Birdie!). All proceeds from this one-night-only concert will be Beautiful Soup's revival of the Strouse, Schwartz and Stein musical Rags.
Maieutic Theatre Works Presents THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY, 3/27-4/14

Maiueitc Theatre Works (MTWorks) and Artistic Director David Stallings are pleased to present Oscar Wilde's THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY, adapted and directed by Glory Kadigan. THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY will play a 4-week limited engagement at The WorkShop Theater (312 W 36th St, 4th Fl, Manhattan). Performances begin Wednesday, March 27th through Sunday, April 14th.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Christopher Leidenfrost written?

Christopher Leidenfrost has written 2 shows including The Greatest Pirate Story (N)ever Told! (Playwright), The Greatest Pirate Holiday Spectacularrr! (Author).

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