Episode 5: Seize the Day-O: Backstage at BEETLEJUICE with Leslie Kritzer

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BEETLEJUICE star Leslie Kritzer relives high school memories and celebrates Saturday night on Broadway with an ice cream sundae bar.

[@hannahclarke3026]

Presley: "alcoholic ice cream..." Leslie: "NOT FOR YOU"

[@connieday6674]

Presley: *grabs tubs and hides*

[@kurt827]

They’re such beans I’m crying

[@nicolefischer3800]

This part got me weak

[@cgphotoandfilm]

I’m glad this was the first comment I read

[@kjfilms784]

@@connieday6674 shoot I would have done that too.🤣

[@LindsayKBurton]

Leslie (sentimental and serious): "If you're out there and you're struggling, you're not alone" *two seconds later* Leslie (normal): "there's the 7-11 over there" that made me laugh v hard and I don't know why

[@__naomi___4499]

i screamed at the heathers refernce 😂💀

[@elerijones6235]

It seems every time I’m about to despair, there’s a 7-11 right there...

[@thelifeofliv2389]

Lindsay Burton there’s a SEVEN ELEVEN RIGHT THERE!!! (JD from heathers)

[@ilyverm]

@@thelifeofliv2389 freeeze your braaaaiinn

[@mooonblooom]

*_f r e e z e y o u r b r a i n_*

[@sebastianhames7314]

my friend turned to me in choir during a game and started saying "that was possession. any ghost can do that in less than one lesson ." and than i said " any ghost?" and then she said "any ghost can do sure" and then i went " then Betelgeuse, what do i need you for?" and then we both went " "woah woah WOAH WOAH WOAH." and it was great.

[@whiteraven6915]

Oh my gosh that’s just yes

[@jminna3924]

This episode made me cry. That’s all I have to say. Thank u for coming to my ted talk.

[@avarose4475]

Julia Minna bruh same

[@christinec4102]

DID ANYONE HEAR SOMEONE SAY “IS THAT MAJ DOWN THERE” AT THE WND HSBDKFCNDKFJKDNFJFJF HAHAHAHAHA

[@annedenney8363]

Christine Chupailo i think it was rob

[@pennywisethedancingclown9012]

It sounded like rob lol

[@tillywilliams8893]

leslie really goes above and beyond for vlogs and it's really amazing

[@solcarlosofficial]

Can we see some more of Sophia I’m curious to know how she handles a social life as a teen and being on broadway

[@matildamwh]

when presley is 15 lmao

[@caoimhemurphy1643]

Matilda W-H yeah but we see Presley a lot but you never rlly see Sophia

[@Yanik2002]

@@caoimhemurphy1643 cuz she doesn’t wanna be on camera

[@lukav7348]

@@caoimhemurphy1643 Sophia left the show

[@katies7933]

No one liked her

[@sienakaplan6514]

Legit love how she drove past my old elementary school and my house

[@keifus81]

Give Leslie her own show forever. Thanks.

[@kanniekosplayyes2799]

*sudden realization that Otho was the freaking news reporter from the spongebob musical* OoO

[@bringingbacksockswithsanda8123]

KannieKosplay yes w o a h

[@ibaxterrwoof]

YEAH I WAS ON THE EDGE THE WHOLE TIME TILL THIS.

[@brycesusong6307]

0∘0

[@ezramoore8587]

Leslie: I know that now Me: IF I KNEW THEN *DUN DUN DUN* WHAT I KNOW NOW

[@thosetrashycosplayers4859]

Ezra Moore) this would be me every time my bffs say that

[@abijackson9746]

I FR BELTED THAT

[@soniatomasiewicz865]

Theatre has helped me so much. Sometimes I'll be at home and I would say "I want to go home". Everyone would say "We'll you are home". No place was more of a home to me then Theatre was. I was in a bad place before I started theatre. I hated myself and I had terrible friends but theatre basically brushed me off and said "you will be alright" and I am thankful for thay everyday. Thank you Leslie for being such an inspiration for people like me everyday.

[@TheSpiderProvider07]

I reckon all of us Theatre kids live the same lives- I felt this in my soul dude- Theatre makes me so happy

[@griffin1837]

🖤🖤🖤

[@amandarama3314]

My home is school, the amount of times I've said I wanna go home is just... That's where I've had so many good memories. And my friends are practically my family, so it really is home to me

[@wumbe3520]

I really want to get into theatre... I'm not happy, and I so badly just *want* to be happy, but I'm so scared, I'm already a junior who hasn't even touched theatre despite being interested, what if they don't like me? What if I suck? What if it's too late? I just, don't know what to do with *anything* at this point.

[@soniatomasiewicz865]

​@@wumbe3520 Try it! It's never too late to start theatre!! And they won't hate you! They WANT you to be good! They are on your side and want what is best for their show. You don't have to be perfect! And you will get better the more you do it and here is the best tip I can give you - if you want it, you will be good. If you work hard, you will be good. Break a leg!

[@benjaminjohnsen2224]

I'm sure someone already pointed it out but 3:00 "What IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII KNOW NOOOOOOOOOOOW!"

[@alatuzn]

I want Leslie as my therapist at this point

[@gi0._.p506]

Emma or maybe... a life coach

[@leahclo4857]

Ok. Why do drama teachers do this? What I mean is, why do they let the kids cast the show? I’ve seen it multiple times. Kids auditioning for a specific role. How about this. You audition for the SHOW, and you get what you get. Oh, and what a beautiful, honest, and heartfelt vlog. Really wonderful.

[@cgphotoandfilm]

Leah Clo at my school, you just audition for the show and you only say if you interested in a lead for not and they will base the cast list off of those as well as callbacks where they go more in depth to lead role auditions. I think it’s a good process even tho some people will be bitter with casting and deny roles which is dumb.

[@emilywhitson5443]

Presley is the cutest girl ever her voice is the best thing ever

[@ronan8757]

That one person who clicked dislike should be ashamed

[@catherinevirginia947]

Pencil Animations I’m coming for them

[@NicoleFoti]

Yesssss

[@marierosetj]

This video is so important Leslie. The power theatre gives to young people is so immense. I don’t feel like me without theatre. A boy in my school got so teased about liking theatre, that he isn’t part of this world anymore. Theatre is my home, my safe haven. And I’m so happy Broadway.com allowed you to use your voice like this. ❤️

[@isabelladippel9649]

this is the earliest I've ever been I clicked SO FAST edit: thank you so much for this episode, as a high school theatre kid it means a lot!

[@hannahrudderham3436]

Seize the Day-O is by far my favorite broadway.com series

[@thosetrashycosplayers4859]

I luv this two but What’s new pussycat is good

[@jaiyac6420]

@@thosetrashycosplayers4859 yes these to are my favs

[@Megan-zk2fm]

I SEE THE SHOW TOMORROW!!!!!! Leslie is the greatest!!!

[@Megan-zk2fm]

Thx!!

[@emersonsageroe6126]

I see it on Wednesday it’ll be my second time this summer 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@Megan-zk2fm]

You are absolutely going to love it. Best musical I’ve ever seen in my life. Alex Brightman is absolutely amazing

[@samanthavictoria3308]

That random person LOL so what if im a sponge it’s what I wanna beeeeeeeeeee

[@micahessbee7453]

I’m personally really excited for Songs for a Nether World

[@a.vagardner]

Micah Essbee DUDE I GASPED WHEN I SAW YOU

[@spookyhamilton2732]

“I’m more of Anita, I know that now.” Me: WHAT I KNOW NOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

[@cuzwhynot253]

Lol

[@arparia5215]

"everybodys parents getting divorced" i'm so proud that my parents are still married for 20 years now. But i recognized in my class that there are only 3 or 4 kids whos parents are still together. And thats really sad.

[@PianoDisneygal10]

I’m 25 and mine are still together. :/

[@maisiellis]

In one of these vlogs could you please do tips on gaining confidence? Bc I’m like the worst theatre kid ever. I love theatre but zero confidence to actually do it which is super sad 😂 love you!!

[@Oliver-bb5kr]

Mai Leigh Same😂

[@justcameron4765]

No one: Steph: a s o c k

[@erolibrahimovic2681]

LESLIE!!! You are one of the best vloggers ever!!!! This is a really emotional episode and made my mom cry. Also thank you for mentioning “Songs for a New World.” That show changed my life and is so underrated

[@bob5188]

I'm not a kid anymore, but this vlog made me feel like one and brought be back to my teens. The BEST vlog you've done to date. Thank you, so much. *****hugs*****

[@spacedev8580]

as the weird kid who deeply wants to do theatre for a living but doesn’t know if their parents will support them/if they can do it at all, thank you. this means a whole heck of a lot to me and it’s truly touching.

[@Deancolby]

How could someone give you a thumbs down? I loved this segment-mixing honesty with fun and hope- Perfect! May favorite episode yet! Sincerely-Dean ❤

[@cornchip6356]

i loved this episode, leslie. im in drama club in my middle school and i love it so much! Also, presley with her alcoholic ice cream made me laugh 😂😂😂

[@francescaharrigan3369]

Two weeks ago I told my sister who just like me would love to be Lidia she’d be an amazing Delia She said “No I would.” This week we’ve been Practicing singing no reason from Beetlejuice

[@watchcloudspassmeby]

This whole episode is solid gold. Leslie showing her high school theater origin story, Presley's legendary cuteness... My heart! What else could we possibly ask for? ❤

[@theatreenthusiast_5767]

I wanna thank Leslie Kritzer for showing us all of this. My parents told me today that they don’t think I can do it. They told me that I was probably going to have to settle for an acting teacher. But this inspired me to keep going, thank you.

[@axleissocool42]

I believe in u!!!

[@theatreenthusiast_5767]

Daphne Adams Aw thank you! :)

[@llamaqueen2961]

I’m so early! Wow! To all the people reading this have a great Day-O!

[@marcuselliothall2043]

"Knitting in the Hallway" is my new favorite song, right next to "Krusty Krab Pizza" from Spongebob. HAHAHHA

[@MichelaSings]

This episode really made me fall in love with Leslie. I hardcore felt that bit about the theatre being home and a space she could be herself in. What a doll.

[@cakie1771]

I know I'm a year late and Leslie will never see my comment, but this made me cry. Thank you, Leslie. Thank you for showing me that it will be okay one day and it's possible to live your dreams.

[@sophie07079]

There needs to be like a 100 episodes of this. I was able to see this show today, I LOVED it. If you have a chance to see a Broadway show go and see BeetleJuice. Leslie, thank you so much for sharing your life on camera!

[@evieviswanathan7516]

Hey just wanna say beetle juice kinda prevented my sadness growing it made me happier knowing there a loads of others like me and we’re all using this amazing show and fandom to cure us , I love you all for that !! Xx

[@caraporter1019]

Leslie really speaks the truth. I’m a dancer and a theater kid and whenever I’m at my studio I’m always smiling and having a great time.

[@griffin1837]

thank you for speaking about this leslie 🥰

[@michaelmascolo3161]

She's from jersey? Ok Im officially a fan.

[@brookelelia7790]

Michael Mascolo she’s from my town lol that’s my school

[@michaelmascolo3161]

@@brookelelia7790 that's epic. 🍻

[@alexanderhamilton6249]

everything is legal in new jersey

[@piq5349]

the most beloved vlogger on the youtube platform

[@ceryspridmore6312]

leslie liked my drawing i did on her and kerry responded to my dm and i was crying, i love you so much shbdjdbd 💚🖤💚💖💖💖

[@carrieblair105]

This video truly spoke to me, seeing that you were once just a theatre kid in high school and lived in a normal house and went to a normal school and now you are on fucking Broadway??!! Spectacular. You’re drive? Amazing. Being motivational? Damn right you are!! I love you and all your work keep rocking it!!

[@briellewithers1787]

she makes me feel happy to be myself ♥️

[@briannaireland2357]

love the person at the end saying "is that Maj down there?"

[@krystala1137]

I met you a while ago at stagedoor and you were probably the person I’ve ever met !! you were telling me how you used to be on my side of the gate and getting autographs from your favorite actors and how much you loved the community. it rlly touched and inspired me, and you became my favorite person on broadway :-) thank you for staying so genuine

[@krystala1137]

omg I meant the nicest person **

[@isingalways13]

Watching this on my first full day on campus as a BFA Musical Theater Student. LESLIE I'M SOBBING for the BEST REASONS!! All joking aside, I truly am greatful for the message of this vlog. Theater has always been a place where I can be myself and I love it so much.

[@dejarichins5613]

I love these Broadway.com episodes they make me so happy!!

[@melcam9869]

I love that you can film backstage I wish I could go watch the show in-person I would love to meet you all. Its all apart of life to be different and that is a good thing to be your self anyone who sees this knows what you were going threw because it happens to most people where they feel left out sometimes they just need to know that they are not alone

[@cowboylikemk]

Holy crap I'm not kidding when I saw this episode made me cry. As a high school theater kid it was really touching and Leslie is so sweet and inspirational.

[@caseykeegan9044]

i love leslie kritzer. what an icon

[@davidkappel3427]

I cried at the end. I love Leslie so much. She is such a queen

[@emmyboo8690]

Once again leslie kritzer making my day better

[@davidgaritta9195]

Omg that's the sketch I did of cartoon Lydia hanging on Presley's dressing room. Geeked out a little lol Love you guys! Leslie is the perfect host for these vlogs!

[@camopug]

OMG I cried with her. Leslie is the absolute best! Bringing my ten year old son to the show on Sept 7 and we cannot WAIT!!! Thank you Leslie. This was beautiful!

[@Bea-kx2qr]

This video meant so much! ♥️ Also that “Maj” comment at the very end of the video 😂

[@filmfangirls9163]

Yay Day 5!! I was so excited when I saw this!!! Drama was an escape for me. I cry watching so many broadways plays cuz i feel like i belong there but i know i cant do it. And im okay with that for the most part!! My health wont allow it and i have to accept it. But i love to dream. I have such amazing memories of the plays and the roles I had. Love you Leslie!!

[@darbydinger4489]

this made me very emotional, thank you

[@aceofspades8703]

This was so amazing, I cried.

[@NicoleFoti]

Aw! This is so fun and so great to see her home town and everything.

[@fiensteur306]

I really really have been struggling recently with a lot but also with what I want to do in life and this helped me so much and showed me theatre is where I feel most myself and most alive and that it is what I want to pursue! Thank you leslie❤️

[@alexlockhart9573]

I needed this. its my freshmen year of high school theatre and ive realized how much theatre means to me. thank you Leslie!

[@pietravedrossi7238]

this made me cry but it also made me happy. leslie i literally love you

[@piano00555]

love this series so much!

[@kjfilms784]

“My parents still got divorced” lol that took a different turn

[@yutakoh]

My favorite episode so far! The arts is home for so many of us. Thank you for letting everyone know your story

[@sorellehattori2466]

Awwww when she started crying I just wanted to give her a virtual hug 💖

[@Lara-fu4yw]

Ugh I was beetlejuice for the 2nd time this week. My fav show of all time!! So good

[@siennarussell]

This was so inspirational like wow I cried

[@rsmith3600]

This episode was so special ❤️ Thank you, Leslie!!!

[@angelinaluna4891]

I love you a ton Leslie. Thank you so much for this.

[@madelynjowens]

I have never felt more seen than I did watching this. Thank you Leslie. Thank you Broadway.com! ❤️

[@jenniferchandler6511]

love this SO much!

[@pheov.5619]

I saw the show on Sunday and it was absolutely incredible!!! You're so impactful and make me feel so including since I'm always acting out dramatic and out there characters that a lot of people shade. I appreciate everything that she's ever done, whether it's in Beetlejuice or another completely different musical. Thank you.

[@fijigoya1236]

I needed this video today. Thank you so much Leslie ❤️❤️ this was amazing

[@nikkcapo123]

I love this series soo much

[@fruitmoth17]

Thank you for this episode, Leslie. Thank you so so much and also thank you for existing. 💕

[@Helena62710]

This vlog has been on of my favourites ever. leslie does such an amazing job

[@noramionetteflorez3783]

My heart!!!! I love you so much Leslie. Stay the dopest!

[@Lucas-ws5yv]

This “SNOB” is the show I saw during my last visit. Watching this makes it 10x more special!

[@CVRDIVC]

I love this! It’s not often in these vlogs that the host will show their past. I really appreciated watching this.

[@jaydean2217]

Such a sweet episode!

[@Ginisss]

so much love from new mexico!!!

[@Ellie990001]

Loved this episode :)) hit me in the heart

[@sillygoose6455]

Leslie you are one of a kind. You went above and beyond with this series. THANK YOU! Will miss you when this is over lol

[@finleythomson4228]

This was really inspiring. Thank you for this episode. It meant a lot to me and probably a lot of other theatre kids out there

[@mrschaplin17]

I've been loving these! Thanks Broadway.com! And Leslie.

[@sarahmckay9131]

I’m crying ❤️thank you

[@henrycawood1569]

Wow I love her she’s AMAZING

[@carloscantu5965]

If I could like this video more than once, I would. This video is so important. Thank you ❤️

[@ryaniscoolx]

Please keep doing these, you’re such a lovely woman and we love you.

[@kmb1023x]

This is such a special video! Thank you for sharing all of this with the internet and Broadway . com

[@severelyworriedmia]

Thank you so so so much for making this. I love to do theater and I am also struggling with life, and I completely relate to the fact that theater is my escape and how I feel safe and at home. This made me cry and it made me emotional, but I am so thankful you got real about it and expressed your feelings growing up. It gives me hope. Thank you.

[@megstarra8764]

This is the best episode yet love you and love the theatre community I’m coming to the show tonight and am beyond excited

[@themonadospower3941]

The first half of this video is one of the most touching, great moments in broadway.com vlogs!!

[@Nez.Bizzle]

Highlight of my week

[@Shichman]

I really appreciate the time and effort put into these, they are funny, candid, real. I did theater in High School and it was an amazing experience.