Talent Native Steffanie Leigh Returns to Southern Oregon Stage

After Broadway success, actress takes on complex role in 'Miss Marple: Murder at the Vicarage' at Oregon Cabaret Theatre

Mar. 23, 2026 at 6:07am

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Steffanie Leigh, a native of Talent, Oregon, has returned to her Southern Oregon roots to take on the role of Anne Protheroe in the Oregon Cabaret Theatre's production of 'Miss Marple: Murder at the Vicarage.' Leigh, who has had a successful Broadway career including leading roles in 'Mary Poppins' and 'Gigi,' is excited to perform in the region that first nurtured her love of theater.

Why it matters

Leigh's homecoming to the Rogue Valley represents a full-circle moment for the actress, who credits the local theater community for shaping her early passion for the stage. Her return to Southern Oregon highlights the region's vibrant arts scene and the value it places on storytelling and the performing arts.

The details

In 'Miss Marple: Murder at the Vicarage,' Leigh takes on the complex role of Anne Protheroe, a character whose moral contradictions are central to the Agatha Christie mystery. Leigh is drawn to the opportunity to explore the darker aspects of human nature, finding ways to empathize with Anne's choices. The production, adapted by Rick Robinson, aims to bring Christie's intricate plotting to life through theatrical storytelling devices.

  • The play will run from April 10 through June 7, 2026 at the Oregon Cabaret Theatre in Ashland.
  • Leigh will also premiere a new one-woman cabaret show at Ashland High School on May 24, 2026, reflecting on her artistic journey.

The players

Steffanie Leigh

A native of Talent, Oregon, Leigh has had a successful Broadway career including leading roles in 'Mary Poppins' and 'Gigi.' She is now returning to her Southern Oregon roots to take on the role of Anne Protheroe in the Oregon Cabaret Theatre's production of 'Miss Marple: Murder at the Vicarage.'

Rick Robinson

The adapter of the 'Miss Marple: Murder at the Vicarage' production, Robinson has worked to bring Agatha Christie's intricate plotting to life through theatrical storytelling devices.

Oregon Cabaret Theatre

The dinner theater located in Ashland, Oregon, where 'Miss Marple: Murder at the Vicarage' will be performed.

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What they’re saying

“Theatre is woven into the culture here — it's in the air. Growing up in a community like the Rogue Valley, where the arts are loved and supported, is rare.”

— Steffanie Leigh

“Playing Mary has probably been the biggest turning point of my career. Playing the role opened so many doors for me.”

— Steffanie Leigh

“It's always more interesting to play morally ambiguous characters — because that's what it is to be human. We all wrestle with those contradictions.”

— Steffanie Leigh

What’s next

Leigh will premiere a new one-woman cabaret show at Ashland High School on May 24, 2026, reflecting on her artistic journey.

The takeaway

Steffanie Leigh's return to Southern Oregon highlights the region's vibrant arts scene and the value it places on storytelling and the performing arts. Her journey from Talent to Broadway and back again demonstrates the power of community support and the enduring impact of the arts on an individual's life.