Acting Reviews:
“Lawrence Lesher, by now an old pro at Ken Ludwig farce, has the meatier comic role as the ridiculous but oddly endearing George. Combining the enjoyably pompous self-aggrandizing of Kelsey Grammar and the addlebrained dissolution of Christopher Lloyd by the show's end, Lesher is a natural farce expert and the show is in highly capable hands with him at the helm.” (Broadwayworld.com on “Moon Over Buffalo”)
"...the scheming Saunders, is played by Lawrence Lesher in a slow-burning comedic tour de force. Lesher's mix of gruff deadpan and building hysteria makes him a perfect comic antihero for a farce like this. The fact that his voice is a dead ringer for Tom Hanks adds to the fun when he finally explodes- it's like seeing Hanks as Max Bialystock." (Greg Kerestan, broadwayworld.com on "Lend Me A Tenor")
"My hands-down favorite in the company is Dogberry, as played by Lawrence Lesher. Lesher is completely delightful! His every appearance lifts the play to the highest level. His skill and timing, embodiment and portrayal of Dogberry are completely sincere, connected to the material, and hysterically funny! Every nuance, every word, every look from Lesher made me smile or laugh heartily. In short, he is wonderful." (Heather McAllister, nytheatre.com on "Much Ado About Nothing")
"Lawrence Lesher has his silent takes down to perfection; Jack Benny could take lessons."
(Pat Park, P.O.V., on "Lend Me A Tenor" at Millbrook Playhouse)
(Pat Park, P.O.V., on "Lend Me A Tenor" at Millbrook Playhouse)
"Lawrence Lesher brought a deadpan style and fantastic comedic skill to his depiction of the side-splittingly hilarious character Dogberry." (Nick Leshi, Blogcritics.com on "Much Ado About Nothing")
"A favorite? Lawrence Lesher as the washed-up, disheveled Cockerel, donning a...white robe and red polka-dot bow tie (untied, of course), a cigarette dangling from his lips..." (Ross Johnson, Danville Advocate-Messenger on "Babe")
"And an I.R.S. guy that is rubber stamped to perfection (played superbly by Lawrence Lesher). Lesher's turn as Floyd Spinner, the uptight and squeaky g-man, is all over the stage. Hilarity from start to finish." (Karen Logue, Central Kentucky News on "Love, Sex and the I.R.S.")
"...dim-witted constable Dogberry (Lawrence Lesher, delightfully loopy)" (Hannah Marie Ellison, Blogcritics.com on "Much Ado About Nothing")
"Lawrence Lesher nearly steals the show as the constable Dogberry, with his insanely funny malapropisms." (Arlene McKanic, Yournabe.com on "Much Ado About Nothing")
"It was a joy when he was on stage...The same must be said of Lawrence Lesher's hysterical turn as the obnoxious yet ultimately lovable Bottom." (Hannah Marie Ellison, Blogcritics.com on "A Midsummer Night's Dream")
""The supporting actors are also good, including Lawrence Lesher as a cynical detective who investigates the attack..." (Arlene McKanic, The Times Ledger" on "Stop Kiss")
"This is not to disrespect the performances of Zach Lombardo, Lawrence Lesher, Matthew F. Garner, Jessica Luck, Courtney Cook, and Jeff Auer: they are all excellent...Lesher's straight-arrow police commissioner is an entertaining counterpoint...Go see this. Now. Go twice. Bring everyone you know. Try to resist the urge to hug the actors afterwards. Unless they're into it, then go ahead. To hell with impartiality and critical remove, I say all that and follow it up with the sincere claim that I have spent few more enjoyable evenings at the theatre than at Vice Girl Confidential. This is a treat not to be missed. (Danny Bowes, nytheatre.com on "Vice Girl Confidential")
"Oliver Warbucks was played with moneyed charm by Lawrence Lesher. Mr. Lesher has a good voice and good stage presence; I hope that we see more of him. (Pat Park, P.O.V., on "Annie")