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Hairspray OSF

"Suitably nasty for their roles, so much so that you want to slap the two beauties upside their heads, were Kate Mulligan as Velma Von Tussle and Leanne A. Smith as Velma’s daughter Amber. The two are vicious, though wonderfully costumed and bewigged." (MailTribune)

 "Not to mention that Leanne A. Smith, playing Amber Von Tussle, has a face quiver that can be seen by even back rows."(roguevalleymessanger)

Ragtime Barrington Stage Co.
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"Evelyn Nesbit (Leanne A. Smith), who makes her silly young character likeable and real even squeaking "wheee" dozens of times.' (iBerkshires)

"Leanne A. Smith delivers real-life character Evelyn Nesbit with abandon and brutality, Brava!" (Bershire bright focus)
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"A squeaky, delectable Evelyn Nesbit(Leanne A Smith) provides comic levity" (talkin Broadway)

Marvelous Wonderettes (REPSTL)

And Leanne Smith plays Suzy, who plays a bit of an airhead – sticking her gum on the microphone before singing and, of course, retrieving it afterwards. She sells the character exceptionally well, garnering big laughs from the audience whenever she has lines. That is until she starts to sing, and all attention is directed toward her beautiful singing voice." (Kevin Brackett/ReviewSTL)

"but there’s lots more good humor from Leanne Smith as dumb bunny Suzy,""There are stronger entries, of course and Smith’s “Respect” are also standouts"(Stltoday)

"Leanne Smith is the ditzy blonde, especially hilarious at the outset of "Leader of the Pack."(Talkin Broadway)

ROCK OF AGES

"On an individual level, I was most excited to see Leanne Smith as Sherrie again. She was one of the best I've seen on the Breakaway, and she was just as good here. She is everything you want a Sherrie to be, sweet and sexy with an angelic voice. There is really nothing else I can say about her other than she is spectacular."(Abe Calimag, broadwayblog)

Xanadu

"Clio/Kira is played here by the endearing Leanne Smith whose personality and singing voice afford her the most congenial relationship with the role. Smith is the realization of the "pert, pretty and petite" title. She has zest and zing, can sing and is best at making the unbelievable acceptable. She also roller skates more than admirably. As Clio she is bent on "bringing your dreams alive" as she sings the hit song "Magic." Smith is delicious in this show, and it is partly her performance that keeps the show lively and enjoyable!"(Berkshirebrightfocus)

Legally Blonde ABT

"But the show stands or falls with the casting of its leading lady, Elle Woods.  With her thick tresses of long, blonde hair, shapely pink outfits and an appropriately sounding girlie voice, Leanne Smith has that same winning personality that Reese Witherspoon brought to the screen and Laura Bell Bundy brought to Broadway.  She’s terrific and shines with or without her pink spotlight." (David Appleford, phxstages.blogspot.com)

".......Her performance as the  effervescent and radiant Elle Woods was perfect in all areas: character, singing, dancing. She was the best female actress I have seen so far in ABT's 10th anniversary season. She is well deserving of an Arizoni Award nomination for best actress."  (Peoriaindependent)

"The part of Elle is a hard one to pull off. The actress can't be too serious or too comical, but must have the right balance of both without veering too far into caricature. Leanne Smith effectively brings Elle to vibrant life and allows us to see and understand her foibles while adding some comedy to her more tragic moments and plenty of heart to her triumphs. Smith also has a rich, soaring voice that makes the most of the sharp lyrics in the score. It is a multi-faceted take on the part that succeeds very well" (Gil Benbrook, talking broadway)

"Ms. Smith is an energetic presence, playing Elle with a perfect balance of vulnerability and moxie." (BWW Herbert Paine)

Legally Blonde MacHaydn Theatre    

"John Saunders’ production is certainly light-hearted fun, and, as Woods, Leanne Smith drives the play with a winsome charm nearly equal to that of Witherspoon. As noted Smith has charisma, and a voice as well. “Serious” and “Elle Reflects” both show off chops, and her look is exactly what the title asks for." (Michael Eck The Times Union)

Smokey Joe's Cafe

"Smith is sexy and shows her dance ability in the number “Teach Me How to Shimmy."

 "Menendez, Monté Howell, Robert Teasdale and Gabe Belyeu, Kelley, Christina Carlucci, and Smith are all excellent." (edgemedianetwork)

9 to 5

"last but certainly not least, is the blond bombshell Doralee(Leanne Smith), whose the main  object of the boss’s affection, or at least desires. Smith fills….ummmm requirements for the role, quite nicely. Her country accent, sweet singing voice, and curly locks add up to an impressive body of work. She also delivers a memorable line when threatening the boss." (Michael Woody-Daytonexaminer)