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NEWS OF GRADUATES
2009 - 10
HIGHLIGHTS
Note: This listing is by no means complete. These examples are merely highlights of the activities of the graduates. This list doesn’t include the countless workshops, readings, and industrials in which the graduates appear, and does not include all of their regional theatre and television work.
Emily Albrink (04) made her debut with the Washington National Opera as Frasquita in CARMEN with Denyce Graves, conducted by Julius Rudel. Emily played Laurie in the Bronx Opera’s production of Aaron Copland’s THE TENDER LAND. She also played Despina in COSI FAN TUTTE at Tanglewood, conducted by James Levine.
Andrew Arrington (07) is currently in THE LION KING in Las Vegas. He was in HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS in Boston last winter, along with another Michigan graduate, Andrew Keenan-Bolger (07).
Stanley Bahorek (03) recently played Jack in INTO THE WOODS at the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, along with Brynn O’Malley as the Baker’s Wife and Hunter Foster as the Baker. Stanley played Ralph Malph in HAPPY DAYS at the Goodspeed Opera House last spring. Stan played Leaf Coneybear in the San Francisco and Boston companies of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE. He was nominated for Best Supporting Actor by the Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle. He later joined the Broadway company of SPELLING BEE, again in the role of Leaf Coneybear.
Courtney Balan (00) is starring in THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES off-Broadway. She recently appeared on Broadway in CRY-BABY. Courtney performed off-Broadway in I LOVE YOU BECAUSE and the long-running I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE. She was the standby on Broadway for TITLE OF SHOW. Last summer she played Ado Annie in OKLAHOMA! at the Oklahoma Lyric Theatre.
Jenni Barber (05) played the role of Olive Ostrovsky in the San Francisco and Boston companies of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, and she later joined the Broadway company of SPELLING BEE, again in the role of Olive Ostrovsky. She is currently a regular in the PBS series THE ELECTRIC COMPANY.
Whitney Bashor (05) is playing Clara in THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA this fall at the Philadelphia Theatre Company. Whitney recently played Joanie in the national tour of HAPPY DAYS. She played Luisa in the revival of THE FANTASTICKS off-Broadway, directed by the playwright/lyricist Tom Jones.
Katy Basile (04) recently finished the Broadway run of THE LITTLE MERMAID. Katie was an understudy on Broadway for two roles in THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE. She recently completed a long run in the national tour of MAMMA MIA.
Joel Bauer (07) played Maximillian in CANDIDE last fall at the Arden Theatre in Philadelphia.
David Baum (04) is currently on Broadway in MARY POPPINS. David performed in DAMN YANKEES at the Encores City Center summer series in New York, as well as appeared in the MTV movie THE AMERICAN MALL. David was in the original cast of the revival of A CHORUS LINE on Broadway. Before that he was in the Boston company of WHITE CHRISTMAS. He also appeared in the Encores NO, NO, NANETTE.
Etai Benshlomo (09) is playing Dwayne in the workshop of LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE by James Lapine and William Finn at the Sundance Festival in White Oak, Florida. After that he goes into the national tour of WICKED in the role of Boq.
Tommy Berklund (05) played Greg in the revival of A CHORUS LINE on Broadway. He recently appeared on the Academy Awards, and at Houston’s Theatre Under the Stars in MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS.
Ryan Binder (01) played Doody in the Broadway production of GREASE. Before that, he was in the national tour of MAMMA MIA.
Danny Binstock (06) is appearing in the Andy Warhol-inspired musical POP! at the Yale Repertory Theatre this fall. Danny played a leading role in THE LAST STARFIGHTER at the New York Music Theatre Festival last fall. Danny played the title role in THE BOY IN THE BUBBLE directed by Oskar Eustis at the American Musical Theatre Project in Evanston, IL, as well as appearing in MY FAIR LADY at the Signature Theatre in Washington, D.C. He was also in Shakespeare’s TITUS ANDRONICUS at the Shakespeare Theatre in Washington, D.C., followed by HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL at North Shore Music Theatre in Massachusetts. Danny started last fall in the Yale graduate acting program.
Nick Blaemire (06) recently was on Broadway in CRY-BABY. His new musical GLORY DAYS played on Broadway after a run at the Signature Theatre in Virginia. Nick was in the workshop of SPIDERMAN, the new musical written by Bono of U2, and directed by Julie Taymor. Before that he had a long run as Abraham in the national tour of ALTAR BOYZ. Nick was in MRS. MILLER DOES HER THING, written and directed by James Lapine, at the Vineyard Playhouse on Cape Cod.
Emily Bottorff (07) recently appeared in BARNUM at the Asolo Theatre in Sarasota, choreographed by MT graduate Josh Rhodes.
Todd Buonopane (00) played Roger on Broadway in the revival GREASE. This summer Todd played Mr. Snow in CAROUSEL at the Barrington (MA) Stage Company. Todd was the understudy for 4 roles in the Broadway production of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, having performed over 150 performances. Last fall he appeared at the Goodspeed Opera House and at the Paper Mill Playhouse in the new musical HAPPY DAYS.
David Burtka (97) played Tulsa in the Broadway revival of GYPSY with Bernadette Peters and can be heard on the cast album on Angel Records. He has appeared on the CBS series “How I Met Your Mother.”
Gavin Creel (98) is starring as Claude in HAIR on Broadway (Tony nomination for Best Actor in a Musical). Gavin was cast as Jesus in the upcoming Broadway production of GODSPELL, which has been postponed. Gavin appeared for over a year as Bert in the London production of MARY POPPINS. Gavin received a Tony nomination for THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, and also appeared on Broadway in the revival of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES.
Jameson Cooper (07) recently performed in THE PRODUCERS at North Shore Music Theatre in Beverly, MA.
Jim Daly (98) was the long-time swing for ALTAR BOYZ off-Broadway. He is now an agent with BLOC ARTISTS in New York City.
Lisa Datz (95) starred in CRIMES OF THE HEART last summer at Theatre Aspen in Colorado. She played roles in the original Broadway casts of TITANIC and THE FULL MONTY.
Jeremy Davis (99) recently finished a long run on Broadway in NINE TO FIVE. Before that he was on Broadway in SOUTH PACIFIC at Lincoln Center. He recently completed a long run on Broadway and on tour in DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, followed by Sheldon Harnick’s A WONDERFUL LIFE at the Paper Mill Playhouse (also with graduates Kellie Drinkhahn and Jessica Murphy).
Erin Dilly (94) plays Judith Jones in the film JULIE AND JULIA. Erin starred in CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG (Tony nomination). She also appeared on Broadway as Cinderella in INTO THE WOODS.
Janine DiVita (07) played Rizzo in GREASE on Broadway. This summer she played Little Edie Beale in GRAY GARDENS at Portland Center Stage, and then Nancy in OLIVER! at the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia.
Ted Ely (08) is playing Boq in the new national tour of WICKED.
Christy Faber (02) is in THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES off-Broadway in New York. She recently completed a run on Broadway in LES MISERABLES, as well as in the long-running off-Broadway hit, I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE.
Marjorie Failoni (08) spent the last year as dance captain of the national tour of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL. Next she will be the Dance Captain and Assistant Choreographer of the world premiere of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 at Atlanta’s Theatre of the Stars.
Liz Filios (05) played Cunegonde in CANDIDE at the Arden Theatre in Philadelphia last fall. Also appearing in the production were two other Michigan graduates, Joel Bauer (07) as Maximiiliam and Nick Gaswirth (06).
Barrett Foa (99) is featured in the new CBS series NCIS – Los Angeles. Barrett starred on Broadway as Princeton/ Rod in AVENUE Q, as well as THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, in the role of Leaf Coneybear. On television Barrett recently had major roles in THE CLOSER and ENTOURAGE.
Alli Foss (03) recently completed a year in the national company of MAMMA MIA! in Las Vegas, playing the role of Ali, and understudying the role of Sophie.
Hunter Foster (92) starred in the new musical HAPPINESS at Lincoln Center, directed and choreographed by Susan Stroman. Hunter starred on Broadway in THE PRODUCERS as Leo Bloom, a role he played periodically for several years. He also starred on Broadway in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Tony nomination) and in URINETOWN. Hunter wrote the libretto for the musical SUMMER OF ’42, and for the new musical BONNIE AND CLYDE.
Alex Gemignani (01) played Andrei in Chekhov’s THREE SISTERS at the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park this fall, directed by John Doyle. Alex played the Boatman in the Broadway revival of SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE. In recent Broadway revivals he played Jean Valjean in LES MISERABLES, the Beadle in SWEENEY TODD, and John Hinckley in ASSASSINS. He recently starred in Sondheim’s ROAD SHOW at the Public Theatre in New York.
Susan Grady (98) recently toured China, South Korea, and other Far East countries in 42nd STREET.
Danny Gurwin (94) teaches at AMDA in Los Angeles. His recent Broadway credits include Laurie in LITTLE WOMEN and Malcolm MacGregor in THE FULL MONTY. Last summer he played Seymour in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Music Theatre West.
Kate Guyton (95) was on Broadway in CYRANO de BERGERAC with Kevin Kline. She recently co-starred with Alec Baldwin in ENTERTAINING MR. SLOAN, produced by the Roundabout Theatre in New York City. Kate is on the faculty of the CAP 21 program at NYU.
Robert Hartwell (09) is the dance captain of the new tour of DREAMGIRLS.
Tiffany Helland (01) recently completed lengthy runs in the national tours of 42ND STREET and PETER PAN, and played Tiger Lily in PETER PAN last summer at the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera.
Leslie Henstock (02) was the understudy for Clara in the national tour of THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA. She recently finished a lengthy run as Cosette in the national tour of LES MISERABLES.
Jessica Hershberg (08) is in the national tour of LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRARIE.
Adam Hess (97) is general manager of the Daryl Roth Theatre off-Broadway.
Brian Hissong (04) played a leading role in the new musical WINESBURG, OHIO at the Arden Theatre in Philadelphia, for which he won a Barrymore Award. He recently toured as Tony in WEST SIDE STORY in Japan, and Thailand, and in Europe. He starred in HIGH BUTTON SHOES at the Goodspeed Opera House, along with other Michigan graduates: Susan Grady (98), Tommy Berklund (05), David Hull (07) and Dani Spieler (07). He played John Truitt in MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS at the Paper Mill Playhouse opposite another graduate, Brynn O’Malley (03), along with Dani Spieler and Tommy Berklund, and reprised his role at Houston’s Theatre Under the Stars.
Rachel Hoffman (99) is currently a casting associate in the New York office of Bernard Telsey.
Anne Horak (06) is playing Inga in the national tour of YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN. Anne played Rita in WHITE CHRISTMAS on Broadway, and was in OKLAHOMA! at the Paper Mill Playhouse in New Jersey, as well as MUSIC IN THE AIR at the Encores City Center Series.
David Hull (07) is playing Mark in the national tour of A CHORUS LINE, after a lengthy tour in WICKED.
Eric Jackson (00) is in the new revival tour of DREAMGIRLS opening this fall at the Apollo Theatre. Eric was in the Broadway production in YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN as well as in the Irish Rep production of FINIAN’S RAINBOW, and he can be heard on the cast recordings.
Andrew Keenan-Bolger (07) played the role of Leaf Coneybear in the national tour of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE. He toured with HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS before going into the national tour of MARY POPPINS, playing Robertson Ay.
Celia Keenan-Bolger (00) played Mary in the new musical SAVED (based on the 2004 film) at Playwrights Horizons. She appeared last spring at Encores City Center with Victoria Clark in JUNO. Celia recently completed a long run in THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, playing Olive Ostrovsky, for which she received a Tony nomination. She also performed on Broadway as Eponine in the revival of LES MISERABLES. Celia originated the role of Clara in THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA at the Intiman Theatre in Seattle and at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago.
Marc Kessler (94) appeared at the Goodspeed Opera House last fall in 1776, playing the role of James Wilson. Marc was responsible for the original concept of ALTAR BOYZ, now playing off-Broadway, with a score composed by another Michigan graduate, Gary Adler. Marc was a long-time member of the Manhattan Rhythm Kings. This winter he was in the cast of MINSKY’S at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles.
Justin Keyes (06) is in the national tour of MARY POPPINS. He was in HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL at the Paper Mill Playhouse in New Jersey last fall. Justin was in the national tour of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE playing Chip Tolentino, and on Broadway in THE APPLE TREE, as well as the Encores FACE THE MUSIC.
Lizzie Klemperer (09) is in the upcoming national tour of LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRARIE, along with Kate Loprest, Garen McRoberts and Jessica Herschberg.
Ian Knauer (90) is on Broadway in MAMMA MIA! after several years in the national tour. Ian recently played Munkustrap in CATS at the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, Rooster in ANNIE at the St. Louis MUNY, Billy Lawyer in 42ND STREET at Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, Frank Butler at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina in Hilton Head, and in AND THE WORLD GOES ROUND at the Westchester Broadway Theatre. He was in DAMES AT SEA at the Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach, Florida, along with another Michigan graduate, Christy Morton (96).
Chelsea Krombach (05) is on Broadway in WICKED, understudying Elphaba, a role she has played numerous times. This summer she was in GODSPELL at the Muny in St. Louis.
Doug LaBrecque (88) is appearing with orchestras throughout the world as a featured soloist in pops concerts. Highlights of his 2009 – 10 season include performances with the Hong Kong Philharmonic, Utah Symphony, Prague Music Festival, Minnesota Orchestra, NJ Symphony and the Rochester Philharmonic (Soloist/host Christmas Pops, directing and producing South Pacific in Concert). Doug has performed numerous times with such orchestras as the San Francisco Symphony, the Cleveland Orchestra, the National Symphony at the Kennedy Center, and the Israel Philharmonic, along with countless others. Doug appeared on Broadway as Ravenal in SHOW BOAT, as well as playing both the Phantom and Raoul in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA in Toronto.
Jeremy Leiner (03) played Angel in RENT this summer at the Weston Playhouse in Vermont.
Andrew Lippa (87) wrote music and lyrics for THE ADDAMS FAMILY, which opens in December in Chicago, prior to a Broadway opening in the spring. Andrew wrote music for Aaron Sorkin’s new play THE FARNSWORTH INVENTION. Andrew won the Drama Desk Award for best music for his musical THE WILD PARTY. He has many new musicals in production, including THE LITTLE PRINCESS, JERRY CHRISTMAS and ASPHALT BEACH. Andrew is the musical director for Kristin Chenoweth, and recently conducted a concert with her at the MET.
Logan Lipton (03) recently completed a long run on Broadway in WICKED playing Boq, a role which he also played in the national tour. This summer he played Leaf Coneybear in THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at the Weston Playhouse in Vermont.
Kate Loprest (05) is in a featured role in the national tour of LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRARIE. Kate was recently on Broadway as Amber in HAIRSPRAY. Kate recently completed a long run in the Chicago company of WICKED, understudying Glenda, a role she performed numerous times. She appeared in THE DROWSY CHAPERONE on Broadway, as well as in XANADU.
Jody Madaras (93) recently finished a long run in the national tour of THE DROWSY CHAPERONE. Jody played Bobby Childs in CRAZY FOR YOU at the Phoenix Theatre in Phoenix, AZ. This winter he played Phil Davis in WHITE CHRISTMAS, a role he also played last year in Virginia Beach, VA, at the Virginia Musical Theatre.
Paul Martinez (87) performed this fall in the premiere of Stephen Schwartz’s opera SÉANCE ON A WET AFTERNOON at Opera Santa Barbara. He is playing Bun Foo in THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE at Drury Lane Oakbrook (near Chicago) this fall.
Cara Massey (07) was recently on Broadway in LEGALLY BLONDE, and is now in the national tour.
Craig McEldowney (00) was in the cast of the Queen musical WE WILL ROCK YOU in Las Vegas. Also in that production was another MT graduate, Cian Coey (02)
Sean McKnight was on Broadway in CURTAINS, and in RAGTIME at the Kennedy Center.
Garen McRoberts (08) is in the national tour of LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRARIE.
Heather Mieko (98) played Gigi in MISS SAIGON at the South Bay Civic Light Opera in California recently.
Andy Mientus (10) is in the national tour of SPRING AWAKENING in the role of Hanschen, and is taking a leave of absence from Michigan while he is on tour.
Eric Millegan (95) played Zach Addy in the Fox TV series BONES. Eric played the title character opposite Oscar-winner Estelle Parsons in the world premiere of the musical HAROLD AND MAUDE at the Paper Mill Playhouse in New Jersey.
Garrett Miller (04) completed a long run as the Pepper Shaker in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST on Broadway.
Justin Miller (01) is touring in PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, and has also appeared in PHANTOM… in Las Vegas. Before that he appeared in KISMET in the City Center Encores series, and performed in Germany and Austria in PORGY AND BESS. This fall he is performing in PORGY AND BESS with the Chicago Lyric Opera.
Lauren Molina (03) is in ROCK OF AGES on Broadway. Lauren starred on Broadway in the revival of SWEENEY TODD as Johanna, a role which she played in the national tour.
Sydney Morton (08) is on Broadway in MEMPHIS. Sydney recently played Gabriella in HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL at the Paper Mill Playhouse in New Jersey.
Jesse Nager (03) was in ONCE ON THIS ISLAND this fall in the LA Reprise series. He recently performed in BEING ALIVE, Billy Porter’s Sondheim revue at the Philadelphia Theatre Company. Jesse had a long run on Broadway in MARY POPPINS. He was also on Broadway in GOOD VIBRATIONS and MAMMA MIA, as well as in Andrew Lippa’s new musical THE LITTLE PRINCESS at Theatreworks in Palo Alto, CA.
Mara Newbery (07) has appeared in several productions this year at North Show Music Theatre (Beverly, MA): BYE, BYE BIRDIE and as Annie in 42ND STREET.
Keewa Nurullah (09) is playing Lola Folana in the new musical SAMMY based on the life of Sammy Davis, Jr., at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego.
Brynn O’Malley (03) recently played the Baker’s Wife in INTO THE WOODS at the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera and the Kansas City Repertory Theatre. Brynn was on Broadway this winter in WICKED. Brynn played Celeste and was the Dot understudy in the Broadway revival of SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE. She recently completed a long run as Kate Monster in AVENUE Q in the Las Vegas production, as well as Broadway’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Belle understudy). She recently played Amalia in SHE LOVES ME at the Arena Stage in Washington, D.C., for which she received a Helen Hayes Award nomination as Best Actress in a Musical. She also played Amber in the Broadway production of HAIRSPRAY. Last fall she starred in ARSENIC AND OLD LACE at Center Stage in Baltimore and in MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS at the Paper Mill Playhouse, where she played Laurie in OKLAHOMA! this fall. She will again star in MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS at the Muny in St. Louis this summer.
Shina Morris (08) is playing Consuela in the Broadway revival of WEST SIDE STORY, produced by another Michigan graduate, Jeffrey Seller.
Perry Ojeda (89) is in SAMMY at the Old Globe Theatre this fall, playing Eddie Cantor. Perry recently played Cliff in CABARET at the Sacramento Music Circus. Perry was in the LA Reprise production of FLORA THE RED MENACE.
Susan Owen (93) has played Christine (alternate) in the Broadway production of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, a role which she also played in the national tour.
Benj Pasek (06) and Justin Paul (06) won the 2007 Jonathan Larson Award for New Writers in the Musical Theatre. Their work is currently featured in the Disney series JOHNNY AND THE SPRITES. Their musical EDGES (which premiered in Ann Arbor at the Kerrytown Concert House) was added to the catalog of Music Theatre International (MTI). The show had a major production last fall at Capital Rep in Albany. Justin is now the musical director/conductor for the off-Broadway hit ALTAR BOYZ.
Alex Puette (09) is in the national tour of LEGALLY BLONDE.
Annie Ramsey (02) is currently recording the new animated series VIPO: THE ADVENTURES OF THE FLYING DOG as the voice of "Betty the Toy Cat." The series will be shown on TBN (Trinity Broadcasting Network). Annie recently played Ado Annie in OKLAHOMA! at the Civic Light Opera of South Bay in Redondo Beach, CA.
Matthew Rego (92), with the Araca Group, is one of the producers of WICKED, ROCK OF AGES and IN THE HEIGHTS. He also produced the Tony Award-winning URINETOWN.
Dan Reichard (00) played Freddy in MY FAIR LADY last summer at the Muny in St. Louis. Daniel created the role of Bob Gaudio in JERSEY BOYS, both on Broadway and at the La Jolla Playhouse. He played Candide in the New York City Opera production of CANDIDE, and is in the film production of FOREVER PLAID.
David Reiser (02) is currently on tour in MAMMA, MIA.
Megan Reinking (03) is on Broadway in HAIR. Megan also appeared on Broadway in LESTAT.
Josh Rhodes (93) recently completed a long run in the Broadway revival of CHICAGO. He choreographed WORKING at the Asolo Theatre in Sarasota, and at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, as well as 1776 at the Paper Mill Playhouse. Josh was the assistant choreographer for THE DROWSY CHAPERONE on Broadway, on tour, and in London. His other Broadway credits include BELLS ARE RINGING, URBAN COWBOY and THE BOY FROM OZ.
Rob Rokicki (01) recently completed a lengthy run in the national tour of EVITA, directed by Hal Prince.
Natalie Ross (02) performed last summer at the Sacramento Music Circus in THE SOUND OF MUSIC and MY FAIR LADY, the latter directed by another UM grad, Marcia Milgrom Dodge. Natalie recently completed a long tour in EVITA.
Josh Rouah (07) is in the national tour of SOUTH PACIFIC. JOSH was recently on Broadway in GREASE, understudying Danny Zuko. This spring he played Chris in MISS SAIGON at the Pioneer Theatre in Salt Lake City.
Paul Schaefer (01) is on Broadway in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, in the ensemble and playing Raoul.
Darryl Semira (01) is in the national tour of SPAMALOT, conducted by Michigan graduate Ben Whiteley. His recent Broadway credits include MAMMA, MIA and BOMBAY DREAMS.
Jose Sepulveda (09) is playing Juan in the national tour of ALTAR BOYZ.
Jen Sese (06) recently played Lisa in MAMMA MIA! In Las Vegas. Jen recently completed a long run as Marcy Park in the Chicago company of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE.
Tara Siesener (03) was the standby for Tracy Turnblad in the Las Vegas production of HAIRSPRAY. She was in the Kennedy Center revival of CARNIVAL.
Alexis Sims (05) was in THE 60’S PROJECT at the Goodspeed Opera House last summer, as well as FINIAN’S RAINBOW at the Walnut Street Theatre and DREAMGIRLS at the Prince Music Theatre, both in Philadelphia. She recently appeared in HAIR at the Arizona Theatre Company.
Dani Spieler (07) recently finished a long run on Broadway in LEGALLY BLONDE. This fall she performed in Houston’s Theatre Under the Stars production of MEET ME IN ST. LOUSI.
Brian Spitulnik (05) is currently a swing in the Broadway production of CHICAGO.
Justin Stoney (05) recently played the Corporal in SHENANDOAH at the Human Race Theatre (Dayton, OH) and is appearing this fall in LES MISERABLES at Atlanta’s Theatre of the Stars. Justin appeared in a new play entitled THE PRIGRIM PAPERS at the Berkshire Theatre Festival, directed by Tony Award-winner Vivian Matalon.
Eddie Sugarman (94) received the 2006 Jonathan Larson Award, recognizing excellence in musical theatre writing. His musical MEET JOHN DOE was presented at the Goodspeed Opera House (Connecticut) and at the Ford’s Theatre (Washington, D.C.).
Cary Tedder (09) is in MEMPHIS on Broadway. Cary was in THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN,’ directed and choreographed by Twyla Tharp, during his junior year at Michigan.
Jennifer Thompson (91) was featured in ON THE TOWN this fall in the City Center Encores tribute to Leonard Bernstein. Jennifer played Mary Turner in the Encores City Center production of OF THEE I SING, which featured two other Michigan graduates, Ian Knauer and David Baum. Jennifer starred on Broadway in FOOTLOOSE, URINETOWN (Tony nomination), and WICKED (Glinda).
Matt Toronto (98) is on the faculty of Penn State University, teaching theatre and musical theatre courses.
Toni Trucks (03) recently was featured in STORMY WEATHER with Leslie Uggams at the Pasadena Playhouse.
Brad Whitfield (00) is in the national tour of MAMMA MIA.
Jake Wilson (07) is the creator and star of the online series THE BATTERY’S DOWN. He recently appeared in HAIR at the Arizona Theatre Company.
Amos Wolff (08) is in the national tour of A CHORUS LINE.
Cortney Wolfson (07) is playing Serena in the national tour of LEGALLY BLONDE. Countney was in the Broadway company of LES MISERABLES, understudying Eponine.
Paul Wyatt (04) recently played Doody in GREASE at the Sacramento Music Circus.
Helene Yorke (07 is playing Glinda in the national tour of WICKED. Recently on Broadway she played Marty in GREASE and before that was Sharpay in the national tour of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL.
Michael Zahler (05) recently completed a long run in the national tour of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE as Leaf Coneybear.
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