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The Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center WAR HORSE Backstage Review I haven't the space to single out all the excellent work done by the 35-person American cast. The first nod must go to the amazing puppeteers who embody Joey (Stephen James Anthony, David Pegram, and Leenya Rideout are the foal; Jeslyn Kelly, Jonathan David Martin, and Prentice Onayemi are the grown horse) and Topthorn, another majestic English horse (Joel Reuben Ganz, Tom Lee, and Jonathan Christopher MacMillan). They create thoroughly detailed personalities solely through sounds and movement. -Erik Haagensen The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina Island Packet Review Leenya Rideout, as Aldonza, Escalante and Dulcinea, surfaces in an impressive way, and we are taken by her energy, physicality and the convincing harshness which the role demands, all tempered by her dignity. Her dark vocals convey the nature of her character. Equally remarkable for other reasons, are the moments when Aldonza offers Dulcinea. -Nancy Wellard Photography by Anne American Repertory Theatre Boston Edge Review of the Premiere of the new play 'Cardenio' based on the lost play of Shakespeare by Charles Mee & Stephen Greenblatt directed by Les Waters with Leenya Rideout as Susana Broadway.com Review of the Ladies Who Sing Sondheim starring Angela Lansbury 'Connective tissue by the Chorus, dubbed here The Broadway Babies (some of them, in Doylian manner, also playing instruments), yielded delightful work in ensembles as well as in a few solos, notably from Heather Laws in “Getting Married Today” and the delicious Leenya Rideout (who also expertly doubled on violin and double bass) in “Steps of the Palace” from Into the Woods.' John Simon Broadway.com Leenya Rideout in the American Traditions Vocal Competition Leenya Rideout wins the Johnny Mercer Award for her arrangement of Bob White in the American Traditions Vocal Competition Leenya Rideout wins the Silver Medal in Savannah ATC watch Leenya's winning ATC performances on YouTube Theatermania Review “The actor-musicians who play Bobby’s married buddies are all terrific: Leenya Rideout and Fred Rose as Jenny and David, whose experimentation with marijuana is both hilarious and touching.” Michael Portaniere Theatermania “Leenya Rideout and Fred Rose are exceptional as Jenny and David (in their) brief walk on the wild side. (Miss Rideout’s instrumental skills are also quite strong)” Eric Grode New York Sun “Leenya Rideout plays a mean bass.” Cincinnati Enquirer