Leslie Kritzer’s Backstage Quick-Change From Beetlejuice’s Delia to Miss Argentina

[@dudaalbuquerque6542]

And yes,she does this bullsh*t like 8 times a week

[@AJ-os1pq]

Duda Albuquerque lollllll

[@harrystyles3450]

Yassss

[@ArtsEntertainmentRoblox]

16 times**

[@elizabeththeethird5388]

Lool

[@harrysdifferentbeans6164]

@@ArtsEntertainmentRoblox it’s a line from this show

[@DanielJosephBaker]

Omg she has to do this every show?!?? Wow wow wow. You go girl

[@popiesmith2359]

8 times a week :)

[@winnermatt1180]

popie smith I was going to say that. But let me add: “and yea she does this bullshi# like 8 times a week”

[@Schardang]

popie smith her skin must be really hurting from it all!!!! Ouch!

[@winnermatt1180]

Peeko yea, how does she not get constant breakouts from all of that makeup.

[@Aster_sunset]

Basically every time they switch times 8 days every week

[@rachelthornton4442]

Leslie: “I do this bullshit like eight times a week.”

[@India-uc2hx]

HHAHAHHAHAHAH

[@emandears]

The quick change is about 4 minutes I timed it when I saw the show to see really how fast it is

[@greysonsmith2130]

emma Rusanovschi not as quick as some quick changes but considering she has to have make up put on/took off is crazy

[@marcomotroni]

emma Rusanovschi impressive

[@junkacct5954]

as a tech who’s helped with quick changes, that is impressive. in Into the Woods, Cinderella has a 2 minute quick change into her nightmare of a wedding dress and then a 1 minute quick change into her peasant costume and for Delia’s change to Miss Argentina? just- wow

[@gemmakelly9831]

I've had to do a 5 second quick change on stage as Fantine, that was difficult!

[@attackmaheart]

It’s sped up.

[@absolutelynot524]

THE SLIT WRIST IS EVEN THEREE

[@rickym242]

I WOULDN'T OF HAD MY LITTLE ACCIDENT!

[@lucyadams630]

YOUR PFP IM CRYING

[@jennafoley4006]

IF I KNEW

[@GalacticProductionss]

WHATT IIIII KNOW NOOOWW

[@treblemakeryt2420]

Precious Cinnamon Rolls I didn’t even realize that!!!

[@MarcyStevonshy]

This video gave me 2 major realizations: 1. Her whole body isn’t painted, it’s just a suit (BTW that suit is GENIUS. The hem of the top part looking like the chain for the necklace instead is SO SMART) 2. Delia and Miss Argentina are played by the same person?! How long have I not connected the voices?! HELLO???

[@LucasRLAlves]

That's always a smart solution on the seams, covering with some object so It doesn't show. On Hadestown, Hades has a tattoo of a wall pattern on his arm, which is just a sleeve, and It just so happens that in that same arm he has a watch, to sneakily hide the seam.

[@kalciumsthename]

Also: she uses a wig for Delia, HOW DID I NOT NOTICED THAT??

[@annebananne7144]

I also thought her whole body was painted lol

[@goldenbacon1572]

Leslie got two really interesting and fun roles that both try to teach Lydia that life is worth living (Well, they try anyway)

[@patik5883]

I thought that miss Argentina and Delia are the same character I’m so dumb xdd

[@rissamartinez]

Damn, I’m dying to know what cleanser/makeup remover she used because what an endorsement that would be

[@softgirlszn6364]

it's ponds cold cream ;)

[@reddean4712]

soft girl szn you are a saint! Thankyou!

[@vazeon]

@@softgirlszn6364 ponds absolutely slaps it's what I used when I played the Beast from batb

[@HiddenPoet13]

Cold cream and a damp towel can remove almost anything, and it doesn't dry out skin.

[@MarcusMartn]

Marissa Martinez facts also makes me think of what the actresses playing elphaba go through when they wear that green make up

[@bowlingkatie78]

As her guru Otho would say: damn girl, get it!

[@Dragonsrcool12]

You sure he wouldn't say *DAAAAAAAAAAAYY-OOO!*

[@georgia860]

I would just like to say on their behalf, *WORK ALL NIGHT ON THE DRINK OF RUM*

[@jordyn2470]

*DAYLIGHT COME AND ME WAN GO HOME*

[@goddammitiloveamerica]

*DAY ME SAY DAYYY O! DELIGHT COME WE WAN GO!*

[@readav9]

as guru otho would say; i’m from north jersey

[@sillygoose6455]

Leslie doing Miss Argentina is a major highlight of this show. Just awesome.

[@bellaartgeek2460]

I legit thought she painted her whole body for so long but no it’s just a suit

[@amandalynn4979]

I thought so too-

[@skybramel]

They do this for Elphaba too! There’s no way that Elphaba could be painted fully green every night, especially with her costume changes. They do definitely paint her face and hands, but the rest of her skin is mostly a suit.

[@tedioustotoro4885]

It’s just way more convenient to do a suit

[@thatponighoul]

It would also transfer onto the really expensive costumes a lot more if they painted her whole body

[@erin4632]

BellaArtGeek my eyes are weird I thought you said “I legit thought she painted her whole body for so long but no it’s a SLUT”

[@winter2787]

They need to have a tony award for best quick changes

[@trealexander4808]

WinterBaby01 That’s not a bad idea!!!

[@zarakamat1805]

Agreed

[@sydneynorwell2579]

this def would’ve won 2019 and elsas change would’ve won 2018

[@laurizaschuyler9031]

and for 2020, rob in mrs doubtfire would win! he has like 90 seconds to change....

[@vicenteisaaclopezvaldez2450]

The illegal heathers would get 1st place for the "clack BOOM" in "never shut up again".

[@lilymads5227]

It's almost like that bit in Mulan where she cleanly wipes off half her face with one stroke of the sleeve and everyone went nuts for it

[@chiaisannoying]

OH MY GOD WAIT YES

[@ashleywalter9324]

Imagine painting your face and then washing it off and yet your eye makeup is still flawless EVERY SINGLE SHOW

[@Haunter_Who88]

Absolutely satisfying. It always drove me crazy in how quick the transformation was between those transitions in the scenes and I could imagine it being easy getting the blue paint on but pondered how quick it would have been to transform back to Delia without any trace of Argentina. Fantastic job makeup team!!

[@soapie1285]

Imagine what her skin goes through with that 8 times a week

[@cirice.666]

Musical Freak IKR I’d be breaking out so badly if this were me!

[@kharie3694]

welcome to a show about death

[@emilyc.7978]

yourrrrrrr your gonna be fiiiiineeee on the other siiiiiide

[@SirPiggyy]

tenkowo thank u!

[@lauraanne7108]

I am your density it’s the song thing?

[@bethm5852]

The description says “watch in real time” uhhh... who’s gonna tell them?

[@beagles3560]

Beth M ha HHAHAHAHA that’s what I though

[@louisjossa9143]

Change play back speed to 0.25

[@k.hizzle5376]

@@louisjossa9143 Done

[@corakowal]

for most quick changes, it’s usual keeping the same character, but changing their outfits, but for this she’s changing into a completely different character ya go girl

[@maddiemeehan7166]

Dude what does she use to get off her makeup, it looks like a miracle worker.

[@trealexander4808]

Tea, Facts, MOOD. Ponds Cold Cream

[@leah6820-y9v]

Every quick change is choreographed. And she doesn’t do it alone. Praise the crew!!

[@absolutelynot524]

I'VE BEEN LOOKING EVERYWHERE FOR THIS FOR THE PAST FEW WEEKS AND HERE IT IS. THIS IS WHAT I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR. GOD BLESS AMERICA

[@bunnarchist8965]

The description: "watch in real time" The footage: clearly super sped up

[@gankmojo8538]

No they're just that fast. It is a /quick/ change after all lol

[@sandal_thong8631]

I watch nearly all videos at 1.5x so didn't notice.

[@kiley4875]

Quick changes are hard.For my first ever musical I had 30 seconds for a quick change

[@samanthavictoria3308]

Did you make it?

[@kiley4875]

Barely

[@kharie3694]

Kiley YAY wait what were you in? Was it like a school production? Or professional

[@kiley4875]

Yeet yeet The wizard of oz at my school

[@mxcrayon]

it wasn't me, but a bunch of my friends for this one show played two different characters in back to back scenes. they were in the first scene, and the start of the second scene was one character setting up the table, so they had about as long to change as she took to put down like ten plates

[@livvyg5081]

I HONESTLY thought it was a light trick and my god I am so impressed? Like wow she does it so quickly and so well and returns back to the normal makeup.... that is TALENT

[@sarahweldon8189]

I would bet that the Argentina makeup is "normal" makeup, and meanwhile, the stuff she keeps on (the eyes and brows) would be alcohol-based makeup. A normal remover cant remove alcohol-based stuff. Just my 2 cents of how I've seen similar things done before in my own theatre! But, I'll ask Matt DeCarlo, the PSM, who teaches at my school, the next time I see him.

[@sarahweldon8189]

Jenna Balmer alcohol based makeup remover.

[@mizstinkie]

Actually she used ponds cold cream. idk if it’s alcohol based but i doubt it

[@giannareeve2529]

Alcohol based makeup can be dangerous applied around the eyes, but I think youre onto something

[@villaingirl7204]

Thank you! I've done 4 years of makeup crew and never had to do make up like this where it needs to be dramatic but quick on and quick off, so It was driving crazy trying to figure out how they did it all within scenes. 🖤🖤🖤 thank you for show this

[@flwrsofbffnry]

They're so quick. It's amazing how much effort they put into not only this, but the whole Beetlejuice musical!

[@hope_vega5823]

How is that the makeup came off so smoothly?!? This is insane

[@notdonebaking]

Thank you for showing the quick change back. That’s the one that really impresses me.

[@Jillibeanah]

My boyfriend and I were stressing over how she did this so fast after we saw the musical this past thursday and i am SO glad to see this video.

[@purplequeen8318]

Love you Leslie. And cudos to your makeup team!!! 💪

[@111zoe]

How was she able to take off the green/blue makeup without her other makeup not messing up at all? 100% talent

[@hydrogenandhelium]

Any dancer or musical kid could relate, quick changes are the most stressful things in the world!!!

[@BabsChannel]

Pretty sure raising a child is the most stressful thing in the world.

[@jackofhearts5542]

@@BabsChannel ok boomer

[@courtneyozog3675]

I was in Legally Blonde my senior year and in one of the shows I literally ripped out some of my hair when I did a quick change during Legally Blonde Remix into Chutney. One of the things I did was for the Irish choreography I made sure I was on the very end of the line before the transition into the courtroom.

[@beenthecowboy3202]

as a cosplayer who paints their entire face and neck blue, her being able to do this in that amount of time - even with people helping - is truly godly to me lmao

[@cgarcia3614]

I'm surprised the Miss Argentina costume looks like that, so translucent I mean. I knew there was a suit but it and the makeup are less opaque than I thought they would be. It's amazing what stage lights can do because she really seems to glow onstage. So cool!

[@blah7983]

If it’s too opaque it will look like a halloween costume!

[@hbombthecat6056]

I have never been so impressed in my life

[@lolarosa2295]

Holy shit.... this is legendary!! My hats off to Leslie Kritzer and the amazing crew on this show.

[@Dea_Ex_Machina]

This was one of the biggest questions I had seeing this live. Thank you!

[@letmepukeinyourmouth8520]

I was wondering how this was done.

[@cryptidism]

ah yes, the other starkid fan was found

[@luckyduck1000]

@@cryptidism then there were three

[@miniswirlsaj9384]

Your username tho

[@alic2923]

starkid fan found

[@oofers17]

There is another

[@ShanteYouStay]

That is so impressive!!! Just putting it on an taking it off without messing up the eye makeup is amazing to me!

[@not_solstaartz_0ne225]

Saw her live and her dancing was my moms favorite part it was amazing ❤️❤️❤️

[@sophiasalazar4291]

Only I would rush to do something real quick just so I can watch this video 😂😂❤❤

[@kelceyfirth]

Sophia Salazar I did the same don’t worry 😂

[@sophiasalazar4291]

@@kelceyfirth the feeling is mutual 😂😂

[@BabyBeelzebub]

I found my way here through the google search “how does Leslie Kritzer change into miss Argentina so damn fast?????”

[@ggchiu7400]

I can’t wait to see you quickly transform when I watch beetlejucie on Nov 13!!! You guys are gonna be the first bway musical I watch irl after being a musical fan for 5 years out of 14 years of my life!!!!

[@Dina1979]

Thankfully for Leslie's sanity (and whomever else might play Delia) they have since added a cast member to play Miss Argentina!

[@catherineadler65]

Amazaed at this amazing actress & crew assisting her! Woo hoo!,!!

[@charlleedodson]

That crew was amazing. Like a well oiled machine

[@fleabaguette9699]

That's crazy impressive. I think the quickest change I've ever done for a show was for the opera Faust, I had to go from full face and body paint to almost none in five minutes. It's very stressful! She makes it look like it's no big deal though, major props on that. 👏👏

[@allthatjazza451]

Tha magic of theatre never fails to astound you, even when you’re a part of it

[@aubreyluis7904]

Mega props to her with helping out with the makeup application and removal!

[@kfacosplays5067]

This is why I love being on costumes and makeup team, it’s just so much fun worming on stuff like this and honestly I love doing quick changes

[@Lauren.E.O]

That makeup remover is amazing!

[@lizziemorrow9793]

I love this outfit of hers in the show it’s beautiful just like her and all of the other cast members all of their outfits are stunning and beautiful I also love her black and white checkered one

[@Max-do1mg]

When I saw this show, I didn't even realize it was her! I thought it was a different actress! It kind of looked like her but I thought, "no way she'd get all that on and off that quick!"

[@littlezorkie9311]

That hair is so pretty! She looks like a mermaid!

[@emmabeck658]

I love all the help she gets.

[@watchcloudspassmeby]

She's literally amazing

[@atoaster2111]

This was so cool. Acnt wait to see you. I get to see the show tommorow, flying in all the way from AZ😊

[@andiotrebac6583]

I can’t believe she used to have to do this for one scene lol

[@KACDWFCD]

Leslie is crazy amazing♥︎

[@Whitepearlpookieh]

The voice and dance of miss girl is unbelievably beautiful😭😭😭😭

[@ГалинаХолмецкая]

Leslie is gorgeous!!!

[@cayennepepper5564]

words can’t describe how much I wanna go and see this musical 🤧🖤

[@lightninglarrylucian0]

Miss Argentina 💙💚

[@Isabellaa_ia]

When this show first came out I thought her whole body was pained -💀

[@alliekuma4234]

Omg I was super impressed with her before but this is incredible. She just does this tirelessly 8 shows a week. You go girl!

[@AnimosityKate]

So if you watch it on .25 speed it's essentially real time, might want to update the description though. lol

[@lindshasnochill3728]

We love a clean and speedy quick change!👌

[@spencerk9792]

The whole water/cheek puff/makeup thing was so cool

[@feuxfurfox729]

This is everything!!!!💚🖤💚🖤

[@SamtheCorgi]

I saw the show this month and omg she was AMAZING

[@katejohnson3376]

i love the fact that she definitely doesn’t have to go on as both but she commits herself that much. leslie is an icon.

[@beingafoolisnotcool]

I really adore this woman 😫🥰🥰

[@MellyMae44]

Damn! That's a "quick change?!" That's a lot of work. Good for them. Hope to see the show some day.

[@jocelyncoburn1848]

Omg queen. She went in blue face paint and then BACK IN THE SAME ACT. THAYS TALENT

[@lauratux8089]

that was amazing!!! what a great team!😍

[@StarLoverGirl]

I would love to know what type/shade of makeup they used for her. That has such a great color and comes off so well.

[@kayb933]

I was Sharpay in my school’s musical a couple of years back, and I had a good handful of quick changes, as Sharpay’s style is an important part of her character...none of them were this insane, but it was still so crazy to run off and have to really quickly and completely change right behind the curtain!!

[@moviequeen2229]

gosh I had a 30 seconds change for my show last year, this is giving me freaking PTSD😅

[@leavemealone802]

This woman is my new hero. I wanna do this character so bad now

[@youmandyme]

I'm so glad this video was made I was wondering how it was done. So it's mostly a body suit and just face makeup

[@XskelegroX]

I just saw Beetlejuice a couple of weeks ago and wondered how she put on/took off the makeup wicked quick. This is just amazing

[@corinnabevier5604]

that purple eyeshadow is hanging on for dear life. she isn’t going anywhere

[@isabelladippel9649]

I just played paulette in legally blonde, and my wig was practically identical to miss argentina’s!

[@_..jolene.._]

I'm watching a slime tutorial rn and k was wondering how she did this so fast and what the process was. Like WOW. I could never change that fast.

[@fortifarse]

"Watch in real time" Plays sped up video. Lmao.

[@xandranicholai7301]

Amazing! Wow! Many props to her!

[@ellchanted7549]

I had a quick change for my school production of Mary poppins (I was Mary poppins) and I had to get from the original outfit, to the jolly holiday ( white and red dress ) back to the original outfit! It was SO hard...

[@Legoluke197]

That’s the thing I admire most about Broadway quick changes. It literally is a village effort.

[@abigailhuchko6546]

amazing crew and wardrobe!!!

[@icamxxx5723]

OMG I always thought “what I know now” was song by delia (haven’t seen the musical) but I was right all along damn

[@LvndrHppE2]

I wouldn’t hate it if they made a movie about this musical. I know it was already a movie, but it worked for Hairspray and Wicked. (I know the Wicked movie hasn’t come out yet, but I know it will be a hit)

[@its_me_I_am_indigo.]

I love and respect her. If I only Broadway would come to Greece!!!!! I just want to see the musical of Beetlejuice!!!!!!!!

[@blueshells5275]

im so impressed like this takes will power

[@kaydidz192]

she is literally amazing

[@mangomaking]

how long does this take in real time?!? thank you for this video, i've been curious about it for a long time!

[@blossombaby1003]

cheska magalang they have 3 minutes to get the transformation done

[@blossombaby1003]

then she has 10 minutes to turn back into delia

[@erinpendygraft3596]

the description said that the video was in real time

[@larawebster8991]

Erin Pendygraft the description lies, this is very clearly sped up

[@MultiPaco06]

she leaves the scene for like a minute and a half and they do the makeup around the eyes since the next time Delia shows up she's wearing glasses and you cant see it, she then leaves again for 3 to 4 minutes depending on the rythm of the next scene, she then has around 8 minutes to return to Delia

[@ronnyebner5495]

Does someone know why she does the two characters in the show?

[@fish3975]

Ronny Ebner A lot of shows do this, like Hamilton. They sometimes do this because the singer’s voice is good to play another role, or because no one else could get the spot as that character. Some actors like it, some don’t.

[@ronnyebner5495]

@@fish3975 thanks, I was wondering if it was an artistic choice like Into the Woods or just because.

[@noraaaaa]

bacon bitz Yeah, kinda like how in Heathers Ms. Fleming and Veronicas mom are played by the same person

[@yuxtei3148]

Ronny Ebner it’s her character for the song “what i know now” but i’m not quite sure why she has to switch characters. maybe it’s just a little twist they wanted to include in the musical?

[@Areekurou]

natasha charn sometimes characters that only appear in one scene of the show will be played by someone who already plays another character in the show. It’s pointless to have another actor on payroll for literally 5 mins of a 2 hour show so it’s a way to save money and resources to just have an active cast member do it. Multiple shows do this, especially BeetleJuice, where a lot of the cast have double roles throughout the show.

[@susancoleman4798]

I saw this show I loved it

[@juliannegarcia4234]

I would love to work backstage in a big production like this

[@thatguydylan_4879]

I don’t think anyone knows how much I wanted to see this video specifically 😂

[@stardustgirl9039]

I’d call that double wardrobe change a SUCKSYES!!!