Conceived by:
   David Grapes II & Todd Olson
     Book by: Todd Olson
       Original Production Directed by: David Grapes II


May 29 - June 14, 2009

(Previews May 27 & 28)

Sponsored by:


& Luca Music

  

Don't expect to see a Sinatra impersonation - this must-see music revue includes
56 songs recorded by "Old Blue Eyes" presented with 4 amazing singers in front of an
on-stage band. Featuring such great songs as MY FUNNY VALENTINE, HIGH HOPES,
FLY ME TO THE MOON, I ONLY HAVE EYES FOR YOU and of course MY WAY.
You don't have to love Sinatra to love this show!

 

     

Cast & Crew

 

Directed By: David Grapes II

 

Musical Direction By: John C. Brown

 

Choreographed By: John Fredo*

Scenic Design By: Mark Halpin

 

Lighting Design By: Joel E. Silver

Sound Design by: Ryan P. McGinty

 

Costume Design: Lou Bird

 

 Production Stage Manager:
Caroline Listul*

*Denotes member of Actor's Equity Association

  

 

 JOHN FREDO* (Man #1/Dance Captain) is a native of Buffalo, NY. He is an award recipient and proud member of a thriving theatre community having performed at Lincoln Center and Town Hall in New York, as well as The Barter, Tennessee Rep, and the Asolo Theatre. John recently appeared with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, performing a tribute to Sinatra. Favorite roles include Sweeney Todd (Sweeney Todd), Marvin (Falsettos), John Adams (1776) and the M.C. (Cabaret). John is a great fan of Sinatra and has truly enjoyed diving into such a mercurial and fascinating artist and man!

 

CASEY ERIN CLARK* (Woman #1) is thrilled to be singing the glorious music of Frank Sinatra on the beach in beautiful RI! NYC credits include Frankenstein (Agatha, original cast album) and Shout! the mod musical, both Off-Broadway, and concerts like Her Song at world-famous Birdland Jazz Club. Regional favorites include Spitfire Grill (Percy), Jekyll and Hyde (Emma), and Little Women (Jo, Kevin Kline Award nomination). Check out Casey’s debut album, the song begins . . . , available on iTunes and through her website www.caseyerinclark.com. Always for my family and my husband.

 

JASON WATSON* (Man #2) is a native of Colorado, now based in NYC and is thrilled to be making his TBTS debut, singing some of his favorite music. Some memorable roles include Evita (Che), Guys and Dolls (Sky), Chess (Anatoly), West Side Story (Tony), JCS (Judas), Joseph...Dreamcoat (Joseph), Nine (Guido), Forever Plaid (Jinx), and the title role(s) in Jekyll & Hyde. Jason is also an accomplished photographer and a very lucky husband. He wishes to thank his wonderful family and dedicates this one to Mary, the biggest Sinatra fan of us all. www.jasonwatson.net
KAREN JEFFREYS* (Woman #2) is excited to reprise her role in TBTS's production of My Way. Originally from Erie, PA, Karen has been performing in the Pittsburgh area for the past three years with the Pittsburgh CLO, and with Latshaw Productions Swing City Orchestra. In Erie, there was the Dave Stevens Big Band, The Erie Playhouse, and The Riverside Inn and Dinner Theater. And let's not forget Up With People! Every step taken in the past has brought her closer to the stars, and she is truly grateful for all involved. Special thanks to Mom, Dad, Mr. Grapes, Johnnie, and Will. Enjoy the show!
   
  ANNA KIMMELL (female u/s) is a Georgia peach, who is honored to spend the summer with y'all in New England. A 2009 graduate of Elon University with a BFA in Music Theatre, Anna trusts that fairy dust and tap shoes will help ease her transition into the real world. Credits include Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey), The Rocky Horror Show (Janet), and Into the Woods (Rapunzel) at Lake Dillon Theatre Company (CO), Nuptials (Kitty) and Cinderella (Horse) at Flat Rock Playhouse (NC), and A Chorus Line (Val) and Phantom of the Opera (Meg) at Elon.
   
  MATTHEW MEIGS (male u/s) is a rising sophomore BFA Music Theatre major at Elon University in North Carolina. At Elon, he has been in productions such as Sweeney Todd, the premiere of Stay: a jukebox country musical, and a sneak peek of the new musical I.D.  Other credits include Mystery of Edwin Drood (Jasper), Ragtime (Younger Brother), Chicago (Billy Flynn), and 42nd Street (Billy Lawlor).  Thanks Mom, Dad, Lauren, Grannybel, and ALL of my amazing friends from home and school for your support!  I couldn't do this without you.