Cabaret

The intimacy of this well-acted production also makes you aware of its tight budget

"...and who befriends the star of a nightclub cabaret (Leslie Hollingsworth-Vander Gheynst) – remains powerful in the hands of..."

Aug. 31, 2012 Arts Review by Dan Solomon

Chicago

Half & Half Productions' immersive staging of the Kander & Ebb musical keeps the joint jumpin' for a full two hours

"...reveal of Velma – portrayed strikingly by Austin veteran Leslie Hollingsworth – on the Gibson's stairs, establishing the Fosse-fied..."

May 30, 2014 Arts Review by Adam Roberts

The Sound of Music

The Hillside comes alive with a joyful production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic

"...We even sympathized (a little bit) with Frau Schraeder (Leslie Hollingsworth) and Uncle Max (Neal Gibson), thanks to their..."

July 20, 2012 Arts Feature by Jillian Owens

'Company'

Laura Powell has waited 20 years for Sondheim's landmark musical to return

"...County Spelling Bee), Kirk German (Annie), Joe Hartman (MilkMilkLemonade), Leslie Hollingsworth (I'll Be Seeing You), David Ponton (Disney's Beauty..."

Dec. 10, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

I'll Be Seeing You

This revue of World War II tunes gives new meaning to 'home for the holidays'

"...mir bist Du schön," and "Jingle Bells," Amanda Blalock, Leslie Hollingsworth, and Selena Rosanbalm manage to merge their voices..."

Dec. 11, 2009 Arts Review by Robert Faires

I'll Be Seeing You: A 1940's Christmas Musical

TexARTS' original holiday revue is thrilling when it's not hampered by tentativeness

"...narrative, and in this, the production almost always excels. Leslie Hollingsworth, Kelly Khun, and Selena Rosanbalm take the roof..."

Dec. 12, 2008 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Peter and the Wolf

Second Youth's new version of Prokofiev's tale starts in Stalinist Russia, but that adds to its magic

"...Prokofiev's beloved score, but in this new telling, adaptors Leslie Hollingsworth and Julianna Wright take a little time to..."

May 9, 2008 Arts Review by Robert Faires

2007 B. Iden Payne Awards

More than 60 shows scored nominations for ACoT's annual theatre honors

"...and the Caterpillar (Production of a Play for Youth, Leslie Hollingsworth's direction, and acting by Kirk German, Joe Hartman,..."

Sept. 28, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Payne Pleasures 2006: The nominees

Your play didn't have to tackle a political theme to earn a nomination for ACoT's 2005-2006 B. Iden Payne Awards, but the top nominees reveal that it sure didn't hurt

"...Robin Lewis, Lewis' choreography, Mike McKelvey's musical direction, and Leslie Hollingsworth's performance); Theatre at the J's staging of the..."

Sept. 29, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

With 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,' directors Ginger Morris and Robin Lewis and a wealth of local musical talent have created something truly special: the best Zilker Summer Musical in the past 10 years

"...playing the brothers, are a joy to watch, and Leslie Hollingsworth's Millie practically carries the show on her able..."

July 14, 2006 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Gary Grinkle's Battles With Wrinkles And Other Troubles In Mudgeville

Watching Second Youth Family Theatre's visually delicious theatrical confection 'Gary Grinkle's Battles With Wrinkles and Other Troubles in Mudgeville' is like seeing a children's book come to life

"...challenging, but the actors handle it quite well, especially Leslie Hollingsworth, who as Maggie Magoulish seems to inhabit the..."

March 10, 2006 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

The Toys Take over Christmas

Let the Toys Take over Christmas, as Second Youth Family Theatre does in this children's play by Patricia Clapp-Cone, a story about kindness and doing what feels right.

"...Leslie Hollingsworth is charismatic and perfectly floppy as Rag Doll..."

Dec. 5, 2003 Arts Review by Heather Barfield Cole

FronteraFest Short Fringe: Friday, Jan. 14

The Jan. 14 Short Fringe program featured a humdrum radio thriller, a comedy about tourism, a graceful commentary on rape, a provocative performance about sexism, and a thoughtful, funny reflection on headlines

"...After intermission, Leslie Hollingsworth performed her slightly indulgent but provocative "Syncopation/Dissonance" with..."

Jan. 21, 2005 Arts Review by Heather Barfield Cole

Review: Doctuh Mistuh’s Lizzie: The Musical

America’s most infamous axe murderer gets a riot grrrl makeover

"...Stella Frye-Ginsberg as the terrified and oppressed Lizzie Borden; Leslie Hollingsworth as her more liberated sister, Emma Borden; Libby..."

July 18, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Reasons (+3) I Stayed in Love With Theatre in 2014

Valentines to theatre and comedic craft played a large part in making 2014 a memorable year in theatre

"...gin joint. An exuberant cast led by a dynamic Leslie Hollingsworth, giving Velma Kelly her all, and outstanding musical..."

Jan. 2, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Page and the Caterpillar

For years, Second Youth Family Theatre has set the standard for children's theatre in Austin, but its latest show, The Page and the Caterpillar, doesn't quite live up to that standard

"...Second Youth production. One of the company's co-artistic directors, Leslie Hollingsworth, both wrote and directed the current offering. That..."

May 11, 2007 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Art Par Excellence

The nominees for the 2014-15 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Leslie Hollingsworth, Chicago (Half & Half Productions)..."

May 20, 2015 Arts Post

Disney's Beauty and the Beast

The 50th Zilker Summer Musical not only brings the animated musical to charming life, it deepens our appreciation of home

"...originals while creating characters that are fresh and personal: Leslie Hethcox's Lumiere, taking delight in the concupiscent candlestick's oh-so-French..."

July 11, 2008 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Outstanding!

Nominations for the 2006-2007 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Leslie Hollingsworth, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers..."

May 18, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Rocky Horror Show

The Zachary Scott Theatre Center revival of 'The Rocky Horror Show' provides Austin, and especially fans of all that is Rocky, with an experience worthy of the word classic

"...won't find too many shows with costumes, provided by Leslie Bonnell, and a set, designed by Michael Raiford, that..."

Oct. 20, 2006 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

The 2014-15 Austin Critics Table Awards

Top honors to Salvage Vanguard's Thr3e Zisters, LOLA Austin's Femme Bohème, and Texas State's Kiss Me, Kate

"...IN A LEADING ROLE Jacques Coliman, Bright Now Beyond Leslie Hollingsworth, Chicago (Half & Half) Marc Pouhé, Cyrano de..."

June 5, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Everything Is Exemplary

The 2014-15 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...in a Leading Role Jacques Coliman, Bright Now Beyond Leslie Hollingsworth, Chicago (Half & Half) Marc Pouhé, Cyrano de..."

June 3, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

FronteraFest 2005

"...14: "Dossier of Pearls," by Cris Edwards; "Syncopation/Dissonance," by Leslie Hollingsworth; "Baka Gaijin," by Loaded Gun Theory; "Objects in..."

Jan. 14, 2005 Arts Review

Payne Pleasures 2004

Latest ACoT theatre-award nominations favor two Austin musicals

"...Leslie Hollingsworth, The Toys Take Over Christmas..."

Aug. 20, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

2007 B. Iden Payne Awards: Prize night

Running down the winners at this year's awards from the Austin Circle of Theaters

"...Music Theatre and was honored for the performances of Leslie K. Hollingsworth as Janet and the late Joe York,..."

Nov. 2, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

2007-2008 B. Iden Payne Award Nominations

The full list of honorees for the Austin Circle of Theatres' annual theatre honors

"...Leslie K. Hollingsworth and Julianna Elizabeth Wright (Peter and the..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Arts Feature

2008 Payne Awards Nominations

The full list of honorees for the Austin Circle of Theatres' annual theatre honors

"...Leslie K. Hollingsworth and Julianna Elizabeth Wright (Peter and the..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Arts Feature