Little Shop of Horrors

  Little Shop of Horrors is a delectable sci-fi horror musical with an electrifying 1960s pop/rock score by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. Seymour Krelborn is a meek and dejected assistant at a floral shop who happens upon a strange plant, which he affectionately names “Audrey II” after his crush at the shop. Little does he know that this strange and unusual plant will develop a soulful R&B voice, a potty mouth, and an unquenchable thirst for HUMAN BLOOD. As Audrey II grows bigger and meaner, the carnivorous plant promises limitless fame and fortune to Seymour, as long as he continues providing a fresh supply of blood. Just when it’s too late, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s extra-terrestrial origins and his true drive for world-domination Performances: November, 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 & 17 – 2018 at 8:00pm   November 4 & 11 – 2018 at 3:00pm

CAST:

Seymour: Christopher Betzler

Audrey: Rachel Sweeney

Mushnik: Rachel Kaiser

Orin Scrivello: Brandon Marraffa

Crystal: Melany Rosa

Chiffon: Meg Cranney

Ronnette: Gabriella Grosso

Featuring: Ben Deivert, Kathleen Lord, Lauren Hanak, Rachel Berger, and Vince Vuono

Having been seen by almost 12 million people across the world, Billy Elliot is loved by critics and audiences alike, having received over 80 awards internationally, including 10 Tony Awards and 5 Olivier Awards.

Audrey II: 

Richard Johnson (Voice)

Rachael Basescu (Puppeteer) 

PRODUCTION TEAM:

Director: Justin Walsh
Music Director: Lynn DellaPietra
Choreographer: Gabrielle Impriano
Stage Manager: Asia Kolakowski
 
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West Side Story

 

 
West Side Story takes place on New York’s West Side in the mid-1950s amidst widespread racial and social tension. The show begins as a war is building between two rival gangs fighting over the same piece of turf: born and bred New York boys, The Jets, and Puerto Rican immigrants The Sharks. In the midst of the battlefield are two young romantics, good-boy Tony, a Jet ready to leave the gang life behind, and wide-eyed Maria, the sister of Sharks leader, Bernardo. When Tony and Maria unexpectedly meet and fall for one another, tension between the rival groups only escalates, leading to a bloody and senseless rumble that costs both sides young lives. In spite of the violence, the true story at the core of the show is two lovers trying to find a way to be together—and whether either can survive when hate and ignorance are unwilling.
From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. Arthur Laurents’ book remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. The score by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim is widely regarded as one of the best ever written. 
 
Performances:  March 1, 2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16 – 2019 at 8:00pm   March 3 & 10 – 2019 at 3:00pm

The Cast

 
Maria: Alicia Culleton 
Tony: Bryan Umberto Hoyos
 
JETS:
Riff: Ryan Simme 
Action: Chris Betzler 
A-rab: Danny Siefert  
Baby John: Andrew Shepard
Big Deal: Vince Vuono
Diesel:  Kyle D’Angelo
Snowboy: Dave Cinque
 
 
SHARKS: 
Bernardo: Tell Vanfosson-Williams IV
Chino: Nick Adinolfi
Pepe: Danny Murphy
Toro: Richard Steinhardt
Indio: Charles Arterbury
Luis: Hunter Thorsen
 
JET GIRLS:
Anybodys: Mary Beth Gries 
Velma: Maggie Szeder
Graziella: Kimmy Faughey
Minnie: Chrissy Kopaczewski
Clarice: Katie Brown
Pauline:  Carolyn DeMayo
Carol: Talia Kassie
 
SHARK GIRLS:
Anita: Laura Cilia   
Teresita: Diana Allen [Somewhere Soloist ]
Rosalia: Maria Leonetti 
Consuelo: Gabriella Grosso 
Francisca:  Kristen Danley
Estella: Lisa McBrearty
Margarita: Shelsy Tity
 
ADULTS: 
Doc: Stephen Kuerschner
Schrank: Neal Pizzano
Krupke: Lee Schlesinger
Glad Hand: John Cochrane jr
 

Production Team

 
Director: Linda Galati Hunt
Music Director & Conductor: Raquel Garcia
Choreographers: Kenneth Fisher, Maggie Szeder
Assistant Director: John Cochrane jr
Accompanist: Judy Large
Stage Manager:  Gabrielle Cherelli
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Billy Elliot

 

Based on the international smash-hit film, and featuring a score by music legend Elton John, Billy Elliot the Musical is a heart-warming, funny and feel-good celebration of family and adolescence. Set against the backdrop of the 1984-85 miners’ strike, we follow the journey of a young boy raised in a small British mining town. Stepping out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class, he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family, community and changes his life forever.

Having been seen by almost 12 million people across the world, Billy Elliot is loved by critics and audiences alike, having received over 80 awards internationally, including 10 Tony Awards and 5 Olivier Awards.

Show dates:  November 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 at 8:00pm; Nov. 3, 10 at 3:00pm

THE CAST

Billy Elliot- Dylan Loraw

Michael Caffrey- Shane Roche

Mrs. Wilkinson- Maria Leonetti

Jackie Elliot- David Eves

Tony Elliot- Hunter Thorsen

Grandma- Patti Purcell

Mum- Kristen Danley 

George- Todd Barton

Lesley/Woman- Jessica Ramos

Big Davey/Miner- Randy Frame

Miner– Quintin Seifert

Miner- River Seifert

Miner- Rich Pogolowitz

Tall Boy/Posh Boy(Kevin)- John Apice       

Woman/Clipboard Woman- Hannah Weissmann

Mr. Braithwaite/Older Billy/miner – Richard Steinhardt 

Woman- Kelsey Weber  

Woman – Destiny Twigg

Woman – Shannon Stillmun

Woman – Alexis Turbin

Woman – Michala Tivenan

Scab/Miner- Andrew Shepard

Miners – Reed Rowan

Small Boy– Lucas Drass

 

Ballet Girls:

Debbie Wilkinson-Mary Kate Zaffarese

Susan Parks- Jessica Smith

Tracey Atkinson- Dakota Seifert

Alison Summers- Malin Glazer

Keeley Gibson- Wynn Glazer

Margaret Gormley- Sophie Friedman

Karen Davidson- Akiyah Stevenson

Angela Robson- Simona Fisher

Tina Harmer- Sonia Drass

 PRODUCTION TEAM

Director: John Cochrane, Jr.

Music Director/Conductor: Raquel Garcia

Choreographer: Lauren McGinnis 

 

 
 
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Rumors

 

At the large, tastefully-appointed Sneden’s Landing Townhouse, the Deputy Mayor of New York has just shot himself on the eve of his tenth wedding anniversary celebration.  Though only a flesh wound, the host lies bleeding in the other room, and his wife Myra is nowhere in sight. Expecting four more couples at any minute, his lawyer, Ken, and Ken’s wife, Chris, must get “the story” straight before the other guests arrive. As the confusions and mis-communications mount, the evening spins off into classic farcical hilarity.

Show dates: May 1, 2, 8, 9 at 8:00pm; May 3 at 3:00pm

CAST

Ken Gorman – Sean Holleran

Chris Gorman – Lina Le

Lenny Ganz – Ross Druker

Claire Ganz – Stephanie Lavorgna

Ernie Cusack – John Lockyer

Cookie Cusack – Ellie Knickman

Glenn Cooper – Brett Quigley

Cassie Cooper – Maria Leonetti

Officer Welch – David Richman

Production Team

Director: Christopher Betzler
Asst. Director: Danny Seifert
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The Drowsy Chaperone

 

Winner of 5 Tony Awards including Best Book and Best Original Score, The Drowsy Chaperone, is a Jazz Age parody of American musicalcomedy of the 1920s. This uproarious show-within-a-show concerns a middle-aged, asocial musical theatre superfan; as he plays the record of his favorite musical, the (fictional) 1928 hit The Drowsy Chaperone, the show comes to life onstage in his shabby high rise apartment. Lovers on the eve of their wedding, desperate bumbling friends, not-so-bright characters, imposters, and more performs one toe-tapping musical number after another.

Show dates: March 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21 at 8:00pm; March 8, 15 at 3:00pm

CAST

Drowsy Chaperone: Laura Cilia
Man in the Chair: Kevin Walters
Janet: Megan O’Sullivan
Robert: Christopher Betzler
George: Matthew Moorhead
Mrs. Tottendale: Linda Galati Hunt

Adolfo: Danny Seifert
Underling: John Cochrane Jr.
Felzig: Chaz Meyers
Kitty: Mary Beth Gries
Gangster 1: Glen Haber
Gangster 2: Steven Tambon
Trix: Laura Mancano

Ensemble:

     Shelsy Tity
     Libby Quibell
     Talia Kassie
     Kimmy Faughey
     Vince Vuono
   

 

 Production Team

Director: Danielle Lachall
Music Director: Patrick D’Amato
Choreographer: Katrina Brown
 
 
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California Suite

A humorous confection divided into four parts: 
In Visitor from New York, Hannah, a magazine writer, is joined by her ex-husband, the question being with whom should their daughter spend the next six months? The banter flies fast and furious, but Hannah’s well-wrought artifice crumbles as her fears take hold.
The Visitor from Philadelphia is a wife who arrives at the suite, catching her husband “en flagrante delicto” with a drunken hooker.
Visitors from London Academy Award nominee Diana returns from the ceremony empty-handed to her husband, Sidney, whose homosexuality will be no comfort tonight.
The Visitors from Chicago are two couples ending a disastrous vacation they should not have shared.
Neil Simon at his most humane, compassionate best.
   
Director: Erin Guard
Performances:  May 3, 4, 10, 11 – 2019 at 8:00pm   May 5, 2019 at 3:00pm
   
CAST:
VISITORS FROM NEW YORK:
Shelli Koffman- Hannah Warren  
Dennis Mahoney- William Warren  
VISITORS FROM PHILADELPHIA:
Patrick Martin- Marvin Michaels 
Jessica Ramos- Bunny  
Rochelle Longwill- Millie Michaels  
VISITORS FROM LONDON:
Todd Barton – Sidney Nichols  
Sharon Buchholz- Diana Nichols 
VISITORS FROM CHICAGO:  
Sam Dressler- Mort Hollender 
Angela Robb- Beth Hollender  
Harrison Rothbaum- Stu Franklyn 
Jessica Ramos- Gert Franklyn  

 

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A House Divided

 

May 4, 5, 6, 11 & 12 – 2018
Book, Music and Lyrics by
Michael J. Salmanson, Maureen Kane Berg and Thomas C. Berg

A world premiere! Drawing on real events, this musical provides an intimate look at the Lincoln family’s personal and political struggles during their White House years.  Despite enormous odds, personal loss and political intrigues, the Lincolns overcome their divided “houses”  (family, cabinet and country), relying on their love, wit, wisdom, strength of  conviction, and the help of unlikely allies.  The story of Lincoln’s and our nation’s ultimate triumph, and the tragedy of his still-unfinished legacy, will touch your heart and mind.    

 

Director:                   Michael Salmanson

Music Director:         Talia Yellin Fisher 

Assistant Music Director:   Jim Speer

 

CAST:

Abraham Lincoln           Danny Seifert
Mary Lincoln                  Megan Keiser
Robert Lincoln               Christopher Betzler
Willie Lincoln                 Kai Sherman
Tad Lincoln                     Sam Heft
Elizabeth Keckley          Blessing Osazuwa
Wm. Seward                   Randall Frame
Salmon Chase                John Cochrane, jr.
Kate Chase                      Gabriella Grosso
John Wilkes Booth        Mark Urmson
Narrator Keckley           Muneera Walker 
 
Ensemble:
 
Gary Bullock
Sally Foster-Chang
Lisa Franks
Melanie Jones
William McVail
Andrea Ogle
Rich Pogolowitz
Dakota Seifert
Quintin Seifert
River Seifert
Moss Stern
 
 
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Sister Act

March 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 – 2018
Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Glenn Slater

CAST:

Deloris Van Cartier:   Kyleen Shaw
 
Mother Superior:   Barbara Sherman
 
Sister Mary Robert:   Megan Smith
 
Sister Mary Patrick:   Laura Cilia
 
Sister Mary Lazarus:   Danielle Lachall
 
Monsignor O’Hara:   Bob Monroe
 
Curtis:   Alfred Lance
 
Eddie:   Chris DiMeo
 
TJ :   Ever Hanna
 
Joey:   Christopher Betzler
 
Pablo:   Glen Haber
 
Sister Mary Martin-of Tours:   Ellie Knickman
 
Sister Mary Theresa:   Liz Brennan
 
Michelle/Nun Ensemble:   Talitha Trofa
 
Tina/Nun Ensemble:   Erin Heisey
 
Ernie/Nun Ensemble:   Ryan Coffey Keaton
 
Nun Ensemble:   Hannah Weissmann
 
Nun Ensemble:   Kristen Danley
 
Nun Ensemble:   Kate Reynolds
 
Nun Ensemble:   Renee Grant
 
Nun Ensemble:  Crystal Nielsen
 
 
 

Director:   Michael Sherman

Music Director:  Raquel Garcia

Choreographer:  Maggie Szeder

 

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The Mystery of Edwin Drood

November 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17 & 18 – 2017
Book, Music & Lyrics by Rupert Holmes

Director: Barbara Burke Sherman

Music Director: Raquel Garcia        

Choreographer: Tami Cohen Dimmerman

CAST LIST

Character Names Cast Member
John Jasper / Mr. Clive Paget Danny Seifert
Mayor Thomas Sapsea / Mr James Hitchens Michael Sherman
Neville Landless / Mr. Victor Grinstead John Cochrane 
Reverend Mr. Crisparkle / Mr. Cedric Moncrieffe Christopher Betzler
Durdles / Mr. Nick Cricker Todd Barton
Bazzard / Mr. Phillip Bax Andrew Kelleher
Deputy / Mr. Nick Cricker II Vince Vuono
James Throttle / Horace / Stage Manager Chuck Moore
Citizen of Cloisterham / Alfred Grumple Mike Salmanson
Edwin Drood / Miss Alice Nutting Megan Keiser
Rosa Bud / Miss Deirdre Peregrine Marie Spidale 
Princess Puffer / Miss Angela Prysock Linda Galati Hunt
Helena Landless / Miss Janet Conover Gabrielle Grosso
Wendy (Moonfall Quartet) / Miss Isabel Yearsley Rachel Pogolowitz
Beatrice (Moonfall Quartet) / Ballet Dancer /Miss Florence Gill Maggie Szeder
Townsperson / Miss Violet Balfour Carmen Walton
Townsperson / Miss Mathilda Kirkby Ellie Knickerman 
Townsperson/ Ballet Dancer / Miss Gwendolen Pynn Chloe Sierka 
   

 

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The Who’s Tommy

Pete Townshend’s tale of a young boy’s journey from pain to triumph is electrifying. Post WWII England, Tommy becomes catatonic after he witnesses the murder of his mother’s lover by his father. When his pinball playing ability is discovered, he is able to break from his catatonia and becomes an international superstar. This powerful tale of a deaf, mute and blind pin-ball player who becomes an international messiah bursts on the stage in this multi-award winning adaptation of the original chart-topping rock album. Hit songs include “Pinball Wizard,” “See Me, Feel Me, Touch Me,” “Sensation,” and more.

 

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