CAST & CREATIVE
After a critically acclaimed performance at the Paper Mill Playhouse, Jeremy returns to Broadway as the charismatic leader of the Newsies. He recently starred opposite Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah in the gospel hit, Joyful Noise, and also shot some folks as Clyde Barrow in Bonnie and Clyde on Broadway. Other Broadway: West Side Story (Tony) and Rock of Ages. You can hear him on the soundtracks of Joyful Noise and Bonnie and Clyde. Twitter: @JeremyMJordan. BFA: Ithaca College.
Thirteen Broadway appearances include: Fifth of July, Prelude To A Kiss, Ragtime, Gypsy (Tony nom.), Mamma Mia. John was a Company member of Circle Rep for 14 years, and a founding member of Ridge Theatre. Other credits: Giant ( Dallas Theater), Hello Again, Dinner At Eight, and The Clean House ( Lincoln Center ), Saved (Playwrights), A Little Night Music ( Kennedy Center). TV and Film: “The Good Wife,” “Blue Bloods,” “Law and Order” (all), “Sex and the City,” John Adams.
Is thrilled to be making her Broadway Debut! National tour/ Guthrie premiere: Little House on the Prairie (Laura). Paper Mill Playhouse: Newsies (Katherine), Little House on the Prairie (Laura). Kansas City Starlight: Cinderella (Cinderella). Kansas City Rep: Cabaret (Sally Bowles). 5th Avenue: Lone Star Love (Miss Anne Page). Geva Theater: A Christmas Carol (Belle). Denver Center: Quilters. BFA Carnegie Mellon University. LOADS of love and "thank yous" to my mommy, big sis, manly, and BRS.
Broadway: Martin Short-Fame Becomes Me, Caroline or Change, The Look of Love, Civil War. Off-Broadway: (mis) Understanding Mammy-The Hattie McDaniel Story, (Drama Desk Nomination), Love Loss and What I Wore, Caroline, or Change, Godspell. Television: “30 Rock,” “The Practice,” “Law & Order,” “The Sopranos,” “Third Watch,” “Law & Order-SVU.” Film: Musical Chairs. Movie Soundtracks: Nine, Chicago, Mission to Mars, Legally Blonde 2. Big Thanks to Cathy Parker management and Lally Talent Agency. www.capathiajenkins.com
Is thrilled to be making his Broadway debut with Newsies after originating the role of Davey at the Paper Mill Playhouse. First National Tour: Spring Awakening. NY/Workshops: Gloryana. Recent graduate of Ithaca College where he received his BFA. Endless thanks to Nicolosi+Co and Telsey+Co. Also to Jeff, Chris, and the entire creative team. For Mom and Aunt Sherry.
Broadway: Robertson Ay in Mary Poppins, Seussical, Beauty and the Beast, A Christmas Carol. 1st Nat'l Tours: Leaf Coneybear in Spelling Bee, Max in The Grinch, Mary Poppins, Ragtime. Theatre: Omar in the premiere of Aladdin (5th Avenue), Newsies (Papermill). TV/Film: Christophe, on “Naked Brothers Band” (Nickelodeon), Marci X (Paramount Pictures), “One Life to Live.” BFA, University of Michigan. Love to Celia & Maggie. Co-creator of the Broadway themed web series, “Submissions Only” www.submissionsonly.com
Is honored to be cast in his second Disney Broadway Show! Broadway: Mary Poppins (Michael Banks); Paper Mill Playhouse: 25th Anniversary National Touring Les Miserables (Gavroche), and Peter Pan (Michael Darling); Workshop Liberty, A Monumental New Musical (Giovanni); Broadway Theater Workshops w/ John Asselta HSM 2 (Zeke). Much love and gratitude to my Mom, Dad, and Gianna! Special thanks to Bobbie and Deborah at The Entertainment Group.
Broadway: Mary Poppins (Michael Banks), Waiting for Godot (Boy), Elf (Little Boy). Television: "30 Rock," "Law and Order," "A Gifted Man," "Important Things with Demetri Martin," "Z Rock" (recurring), PBS Kids, Sesame Street. Matthew has performed in the Children's Chorus of the New York City Opera's productions of Tosca and Cavalleria Rusticana. His CDs include the first complete recording of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Allegro, Ronan Tynan (for Smile Train) and Poetic License. Thanks to Gulia, Janine, Kara and Abrams Artists. Love to Mom and Dad.
Is thrilled to be living out a childhood dream in Newsies, this time on Broadway! Broadway: Chip in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Mary Poppins, Wicked, A Chorus Line, Bombay Dreams. More info at aaronjalbano.com. Proud Equity member. Love and thanks to God, family, and friends. ILYSJT.
Broadway: Ragtime. Many off-Broadway/regional credits including Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, Irish Repertory. TV/Film: “Law & Order,” “L&O: SVU,” Gods and Generals. Proud Equity member. Thanks to my wonderful family, friends, the Newsies family and Jen.
Broadway debut! Special thanks to the functioning dysfunctionals and to all my teachers who helped this dream come true. “You can take the boy outta Brooklyn but you can’t take the Brooklyn outta the boy” @tommybracco
Has played Timon in Broadway’s The Lion King. He’s also performed Off-Broadway, internationally and regionally. He’s been on TV and done a few films. He’s also done over 60 commercials. Favorite role: Donovan’s dad.
Thrilled to make his Broadway debut with this amazing team! Previously worked at The Muny. CCM: Rent (Mark). Disney Live: HSM Tour (Ryan). For family, HC, the mouse, the klan, suburban, and my snug. Flocka!
Broadway: Dirty Blonde, The Ritz. National tour (inc. Tokyo & Dubai): Chicago (Amos Hart). Regional: Paper Mill, Barrington Stage, George Street, Signature. Television: "Boardwalk Empire" (The Barker), "The Middle". Love: Mom, Dad, Mare, Kate, & Jack. More at www.kevincarolan.com.
Thrilled to make Newsies her B’way debut! Favorite Performances: Sacramento Music Circus, Kennedy Center, Hangar Theater, The Old Globe, York Theater, NYU Steinhardt. BEYOND Grateful to have The Talent House, Telsey+Co, TGC, Mom, Dad, Kennedy, Sheryl and Rickey in my corner. www.caitlyncaughell.com
Broadway: West Side Story (A-Rab), Film: Someday This Pain Will Be Useful To You (Dakin), Stage: Newsies!(Paper Mill), performed locally and around the world with the Joffrey Ballet Ensemble, Peridance Company, and NYTB.
This is Mike's Broadway debut, and couldn't be happier that it is Newsies! He would like to thank everyone a part of Newsies for making the experience so great, and of course his parents, for their unending support.
Broadway Debut! National tour: Beauty and the Beast (Lefou), CATS. Regional: Fulton Opera House, John W. Engeman Theatre, WBT. Proud FSU grad. Huge thanks to his amazing family and friends, Telsey, the creative team, and Professional Artists!
Broadway: South Pacific, Little Women (standby/ performed Jo), The Full Monty. 1st Nat’l Tours: Little Women (Jo), 101 Dalmatians (Perdita), Jekyll & Hyde. TV: “As the World Turns” (Millicent). Julie is a singer/songwriter musician. Music: www.juliefoldesi.com. Love and thanks to my family.
Is stoked to be in Newsies! Last seen across the street as Neleus in Mary Poppins on Broadway. CCM grad. Many thanks to the creative team, Disney, Telsey and Co., DGRW, family and friends. www.garetthawe.com
Broadway debut!! Tours: West Side Story (1st national), So You Think You Can Dance, Oz (Scarecrow). Film/TV: "SYTYCD," "High School Musical," "HSM 2," "Smash," MTV's "American Mall." Regional: Footloose (Ren), Tarzan (Tarzan u/s). www.youtube.com/ThayneJasperson
Broadway debut! TV: Fox’s “SYTYCD” season 5, third place. Regional: Newsies (Paper Mill), Joseph… (New Theatre) BFA Musical Theatre-Illinois Wesleyan University. Much love to Fam, Michael, Julie, MSA and Britta. www.EvanKasprzak.com
B’Way: Bye, Bye Birdie; Grinch (2006/2007); The Boy From Oz. TV: “So You Think You Can Dance,” “Smash.” Nat’l Tour: Radio City Christmas Spectacular, SYTYCD Tour 2011. Thanks to my family, Nancy & Disney! www.jessleprotto.net
Broadway: Beauty and the Beast (Lumiere), Xanadu, Jekyll & Hyde, Cyrano-The Musical. National tour: The Producers (Roger DeBris), Seussical, Evita, Ragtime, Tommy, A Chorus Line, Sophisticated Ladies, The King and I. Professional Debut: Disneyland’s Kids of the Kingdom, 1979.
Is so grateful to be in Disney’s Newsies on Broadway! Broadway: Gypsy (with Patti LuPone), Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Paper Mill: Newsies. Thanks to God and all for love and support.
Is thrilled to make his Broadway debut in Newsies! Huge thanks to Jeff, Chris, Telsey and the team! Currently training at the Boston Conservatory, he is fuelled by his inspiring family and friends!
So in love with this show, it's not even funny. Broadway: West Side Story (Baby John), Billy Elliot. Film/TV: Five Dances, “Smash.” Thanks to the fam, DDPC, The Mine, Gattelli, and the paper boys.
Broadway: West Side Story. Off-Broadway: Where's Charley? (City Center Encores!). Regional: Newsies (Paper Mill Playhouse). Brendon is living his dream every night in this show. Love and thanks to family and friends who have helped me here. Love to Catherine. BFA, Syracuse.
Broadway: Footloose, Black Comedy, Moliere Comedies. Off-Broadway: Lone Star Love. Television: “30 Rock,” “Good Wife,” “Spin City,” “AMC,” “Law and Order”(all three flavors). Film: Prison Song, Puccini for Beginners, Our Idiot Brother. www.nicksullivan.net
Graduate Ailey/Fordham BFA, Ailey II. Bway; Memphis, The Little Mermaid. Off-Bway: Rent 1st revival (Benny), The Wiz (Encores! City Center) Bring It On (regional). TV/Film: “30Rock” (Michael); “The 2-2,” NBC (Robert DeNiro, prod.), Leave It On The Floor (Lead). Is. 26:3
Broadway debut! From Berkeley, California. First national tour: Mary Poppins (Mary u/s). Regional: Muny. University of Michigan class of 2011! Love and thanks to all the amazing people in my life, especially mom. So grateful!
Broadway Debut! Grand Rapids, MI native. BFA Penn State University. Regional: Paper Mill (Newsies, Hairspray), Milwaukee Rep (Next to Normal), Goodspeed. Endless gratitude to God, my wonderful family, and friends. For my family, dreams come true!
Started his career with American Ballet Theatre, danced with Miami City Ballet (Principal Soloist), was a “So You Think You Can Dance” Finalist and is excited to have his Broadway debut!
Broadway: Seussical, The Wild Party, The People In The Picture; Off-B’way: Little Shop, All In The Timing, Lucky Stiff, Kuni-Leml, A Dybbuk, The Grand Tour. National tour: Crazy For You, Into The Woods, Grinch, Applause, Falsettos. TV: “Blue Bloods,” “30 Rock,” “Law & Order(s);” Film: According To Greta, Jingle Hell.
Theater: God Bless You Mr Rosewater, Little Shop Of Horrors, Real Life Funnies, Atina: Evil Queen Of The Galaxy, Kicks, The Apprenticeship Of Duddy Kravitz, Beauty And The Beast, A Christmas Carol, Weird Romance, King David, Der Glöckner Von Notre Dame, The Little Mermaid, Sister Act, Leap Of Faith, Aladdin and Newsies. Film: Little Shop Of Horrors, The Little Mermaid, Beauty And The Beast, Newsies, Aladdin, Pocahontas, The Hunchback Of Notre Dame, Hercules, Life With Mikey, Lincoln, Home On The Range, Noel, Enchanted, Shaggy Dog, Tangled and Mirror Mirror. Songs: Rocky V, Home Alone 2 and Captain America. Awards: 8 Oscars (19 nominations), 11 Grammys (including Song of the Year) , 7 Golden Globes, 3 Tony nominations, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, New York Drama Critics, Olivier and London’s Evening Standard. Honors: Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, Doctorates from New York University and University of North Carolina School of the Arts.
Broadway and Off Broadway: The Madwoman of Central Park West; Isn’t It Romantic, by Wendy Wasserstein; Beyond Therapy, by Christopher Durang; Coming Attractions, by Ted Tally; Miami (book by Ms. Wasserstein). Regional: Music for Mr. Durang and Albert Innaurato’s Idiots Karamazov at the Yale Repertory Theatre. Film: Oliver & Company; Tribute; Thumbelina; Newsies; Home Alone 2: Lost in New York; Used People; Life with Mikey; A Goofy Movie; The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride; and 102 Dalmatians. TV: Music and lyrics for the PBS Theatre in America production of Eve Merriam’s Out of Our Father’s House; The Magic Hat; The Little Mermaid (TV special); Polly; “Sesame Street”; “Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss”; and “Out of the Box.” Also many pop songs, including the Grammy Award–winning “Copacabana,” the top-10 hit “I Made It Through the Rain,” and songs and special material for Sarah Vaughn, Carmen McRae, Liza Minnelli, Lily Tomlin, Dionne Warwick, and the Muppets.
Is a four-time Tony Award winning writer and actor. His Broadway writing credits include Torch Song Trilogy (Tony, Drama Desk, Dramatists Guild Awards), Safe Sex, Legs Diamond and A Catered Affair (12 Drama Desk nominations and the Drama League Award for Best Musical). His La Cage Aux Folles is the only show to ever win Best Musical and 2 Best Revival Tony Awards. Other plays include Spookhouse, Forget Him and Flatbush Tosca. His teleplays include Tidy
Endings for HBO (ACE Award), and On Common Ground for Showtime. His children's HBO special, The Sissy Duckling, won the Humanitas Prize and the book version is in its fifth printing. Other honors include the Drama League Award for Outstanding Performer of the Year, a special OBIE award, NY Magazine Award, and nominations for The Olivier Award and an Emmy. His political writings have been seen on PBS' series “In The Life” and published in The NY Times, Huffington Post and Hartford Courant. He was inducted into The Theater Hall of Fame in 2008 and is currently collaborating on the musical Kinky Boots with Cyndi Lauper. Harvey has authored Torch Song Trilogy (Tony, Drama Desk, and Obie Awards), La Cage aux Folles (Tony and Drama Desk Awards), The Sissy Duckling (Humanitas Award), A Catered Affair (12 Drama Desk nominations), Safe Sex (Ace Award), Legs Diamond, Spookhouse, Flatbush Tosca, Common Ground, and more for stage and screen. His political editorials have been published in The New York Times, TV Guide, The Huffington Post, and broadcast on PBS’s In the Life. His children’s book, The Sissy Duckling, is now in its fourth printing. As an actor Mr. Fierstein is known worldwide for his performances in films like Mrs. Doubtfire and Independence Day; for his stage work in Hairspray (Tony Award), Fiddler on the Roof, La Cage aux Folles, Torch Song Trilogy (Tony Award); and television shows such as “How I Met Your Mother,” “American Family,” “Cheers” (Emmy nomination), “The Simpsons,” and “Nurse Jackie.”
Sold their first feature film pitch, Newsies, to Disney. They went on to write the hit animated films Tarzan, The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Anastasia. Their live-action credits include Newsies and 102 Dalmatians. Bob and Noni also contributed to the film The Lion King and have written screenplays for every major studio. They met as actors, members of the Ensemble Studio Theatre, LA, and were later cast as husband and wife in a play for LA Theatre Works. It took. Bob, a graduate of St. John’s College in Annapolis, appeared in Total Recall, Ruthless People and Hill Street Blues, among others. Noni’s TV credits include Taxi, Little House on the Prairie and 7th Heaven, to name a few, and her features include Memories of Me and The Prizewinner of Defiance, Ohio. Bob and Noni live in Los Angeles with their son, Ben.
Broadway: Bonnie & Clyde, Grey Gardens, Deaf West’s Big River (2004 Tony Honor, Excellence in Theatre), Brooklyn, Bells Are Ringing (2001 Revival), Annie Get Your Gun (1999 Tony Award, Best Revival), Grease (1994 Tony nomination, Best Choreography), Tommy Tune Tonite!, The Will Rogers Follies. West End/International: Disney’s High School Musical 1 & 2: On Stage!. Regional/National tour: Jekyll & Hyde, Upcoming National Tour; Disney’s Newsies, Paper Mill Playhouse; Jane Austen’s Emma: A Musical Romantic Comedy (2011 Craig Noel Award, Outstanding Resident Musical), The Old Globe; Bonnie & Clyde (2009 San Diego Critics Circle Award, Outstanding New Musical and Outstanding Director of a Musical), Asolo Rep Theatre and La Jolla Playhouse; Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5: The Musical, 1st National Tour; Deaf West’s Pippin, Mark Taper Forum; Disney’s High School Musical: On Tour!, Disney Theatrical; The Civil War and Shenandoah, Ford’s Theatre. Ford’s Theatre Associate Artist.
Broadway: Godspell, South Pacific (Tony & Outer Critics Circle Nominations ) Women on the Verge..., Sunday In The Park With George, The Ritz, Martin Short-Fame Becomes Me, 13, High Fidelity. Off-Broadway: Altar Boyz (Lortel & Callaway Awards, Drama Desk Nom.); Bat Boy (Lortel Award); tick,tick..BOOM!, West End: South Pacific; Sunday In The Park; tick, tick...BOOM!. Director/Choreographer: SILENCE! The Musical, world premiere of Emmet Otter's Jugband Christmas, Radio Girl, How To Save The World..., Departure Lounge. Concerts: Hair w/Jennifer Hudson, Chess w/Josh Groban. TV: “The Rosie O'Donnell Show” (3 seasons).
