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LISA HOWARD most recently returned to New York after playing The Witch in Into the Woods at the famed Guthrie Theatre. She also played Madame Morrible in the National Tour of Wicked. She appeared on Broadway as Jenny in It Shoulda Been You (2015 Drama Desk Award nominee and is remembered for her show-stopping performance from that show at the Tony Awards (Outstanding Actress in a Musical; 2015 Drama League Awards nominee: Distinguished performance). Other Broadway credits include Tammy in Jimmy Buffet's Escape to Margaritaville; Diva 1 in Priscilla Queen of the Desert; Missy Hart in 9 to 5 The Musical; Head Nurse in the Lincoln Center revival of South Pacific and as Rona Lisa Peretti in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee for which she received a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Ensemble Performance. She toured the US in the national company of Les Miserables, where she played many performances as Madame Thernardier, and has played leading roles regionally at Pittsburgh CLO, St. Louis MUNY, Olney Theatre Center, Human Race Theater and Kansas City Starlight. Lisa made her feature film debut as Siobahn in “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2” and has also been seen om television in “Ugly Betty”. Her debut solo CD, “Songs of Innocence” is available on iTunes. Lisa is a graduate of the Cincinatti Conservatory of Music.
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BRENNYN LARK is an NYC based actress and performer who most recently starred as Catherine Parr in the Broadway production of Six The Musical. Other credits include Eponine in the most recent Broadway revival of Les Miserables, Deena Jones in the West End revival of Dreamgirls and the World Premiere of Stephen Schwartz’s The Prince of Egypt, as Tzipporah. Other theatrical credits include Mary Magdelene in Jesus Christ Superstar, Asaka in Once on This Island and the title role in Aida. She recently appeared on Season 3 of "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel"! She has a passion for extending her insight, and abilities to that of transforming the next generation of young artists and performers. Her services not only involve refining a performer's acting, singing, and audition technique, but uncovering and unlocking their potential, stepping into their power and essentially their authenticity.
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JULIUS THOMAS III is a NAACP Theatre award Nominated actor from Gary, Indiana. He recently starred as Alexander Hamilton in the smash hit musical, Hamilton. He’s also appeared as the star of the Broadway and National Touring hit, Motown: The Musical (Berry Gordy). He is one half of the internationally acclaimed entertainment team, The Kings of Soul & Swing. TV appearances include Law And Order, Modern Family, Sesame Street, Odd Mom Out, The Capitol Fourth Celebration, The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and more. His resume boasts 4 Broadway shows, 6 Broadway National Tours, and a host of Regional Theatre appearances. As a teaching artist, Julius has given lectures, master classes, and private lessons to students of Wichita State University, Indiana University, Cal State Fullerton, Southern Methodist University, and more. A passionate fan of the arts, Julius prides himself on passing on what he’s learned to the performers of today, and tomorrow.
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ASHER DENBURG (Musical Director/Accompanist) is a versatile and in-demand musician whose work has been heralded worldwide. He currently plays for residencies at The Green Room 42 (At This Performance…; Pretty, Witty, & Gay Cabaret) and Chelsea Music Hall (Sweet! w/Seth Herzog). Selected credits as music director: national tours of Spamilton, Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular; Never Sleep Alone (Virgin Voyages, inaugural company); Breath and Imagination (Lyric Stage Company of Boston/Front Porch Arts Collective, IRNE nomination for Best Music Director). Concerts with Jackie Burns, Gavin Lee, Jelani Remy, Sis Thee Doll, and more. Selected orchestrations/arrangements: Bachelors of Broadway; Never Sleep Alone; Shanghai Sonatas in concert (Wallis Annenberg, world premiere); Fable (NYMF, world premiere); ghostwriter for the Boston Pops, Chicago Symphony. Asher is currently touring with Jeff Ross, writing original songs for Ross’ new show, Take A Banana for The Ride
STEPHEN DeANGELIS (Producer/Host) is pleased to return to his home state of Rhode Island and to a stage upon which he performed numerous times during the Tommy Brent era at this venue.He has produced over 300 different Broadway concerts at venues in New York and across the United States featuring a multitude of Broadway stars including many Tony Award and Drama Desk Award winners and nominees, stars from hit television series and films whose roots are on stage and Broadway's fastest rising young performers. Throughout his career, he has worked with over 100,000 performers across all entertainment mediums. He is also the Producing Artistic Director and Host of At This Performance... , the critically acclaimed concert series that has showcased the talents of over 1250 Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates since October 2003. His work as a Producer of the ongoing series was acknowledged in BroadwayWorld's List of "Best Club, Cabaret and Concert for 2021". He has cast over 3600 network television and radio commercials for Manhattan's leading advertising agencies and has contributed to many historic and award-winning spots and campaigns including many which have been recognized with Platinum, Gold and Silver Lions at Cannes. Stephen also cast the six-time Emmy Award nominated Playhouse Disney series “Johnny and the Sprites” which was seen on the Disney Channel. His work has been seen in New York and regionally in over 300 theatrical productions for companies as well as numerous festival showcases, developmental workshops and readings. Stephen is a proud member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society and has staged musicals in major theatres across the country in Boston, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Dallas and St. Louis and throughout New York and New England. He has worked with Actors, Singers, Dancers, Directors, Choreographers, Composers, Lyricists and Playwrights who have been recognized with the following distinctions across all mediums: 267 Tony Award wins, 896 Tony Award nominations, 265 Drama Desk Award wins, 1010 Drama Desk Award, nominations, 32 Drama League Award wins, 218 Drama League Award nominations, 201 Primetime Emmy Award wins, 861 Primetime Emmy Award nominations, 131 Daytime Emmy Award wins, 488 Daytime Emmy Award nominations, 53 Academy Award wins, 160 Academy Award nominations, 23 Olivier Award wins, 78 Olivier Award nominations, 152 Grammy Award wins, 475 Grammy Award nominations, 110 Golden Globe Award wins, 370 Golden Globe Award nominations, 5 Pulitzer Prize wins, 8 Pulitzer Prize Award nominations and 10 Kennedy Center Honors recipients.
STEPHEN DeANGELIS (Producer/Host) is pleased to return to his home state of Rhode Island and to a stage upon which he performed numerous times during the Tommy Brent era at this venue.He has produced over 300 different Broadway concerts at venues in New York and across the United States featuring a multitude of Broadway stars including many Tony Award and Drama Desk Award winners and nominees, stars from hit television series and films whose roots are on stage and Broadway's fastest rising young performers. Throughout his career, he has worked with over 100,000 performers across all entertainment mediums. He is also the Producing Artistic Director and Host of At This Performance... , the critically acclaimed concert series that has showcased the talents of over 1250 Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates since October 2003. His work as a Producer of the ongoing series was acknowledged in BroadwayWorld's List of "Best Club, Cabaret and Concert for 2021". He has cast over 3600 network television and radio commercials for Manhattan's leading advertising agencies and has contributed to many historic and award-winning spots and campaigns including many which have been recognized with Platinum, Gold and Silver Lions at Cannes. Stephen also cast the six-time Emmy Award nominated Playhouse Disney series “Johnny and the Sprites” which was seen on the Disney Channel. His work has been seen in New York and regionally in over 300 theatrical productions for companies as well as numerous festival showcases, developmental workshops and readings. Stephen is a proud member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society and has staged musicals in major theatres across the country in Boston, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Dallas and St. Louis and throughout New York and New England. He has worked with Actors, Singers, Dancers, Directors, Choreographers, Composers, Lyricists and Playwrights who have been recognized with the following distinctions across all mediums: 267 Tony Award wins, 896 Tony Award nominations, 265 Drama Desk Award wins, 1010 Drama Desk Award, nominations, 32 Drama League Award wins, 218 Drama League Award nominations, 201 Primetime Emmy Award wins, 861 Primetime Emmy Award nominations, 131 Daytime Emmy Award wins, 488 Daytime Emmy Award nominations, 53 Academy Award wins, 160 Academy Award nominations, 23 Olivier Award wins, 78 Olivier Award nominations, 152 Grammy Award wins, 475 Grammy Award nominations, 110 Golden Globe Award wins, 370 Golden Globe Award nominations, 5 Pulitzer Prize wins, 8 Pulitzer Prize Award nominations and 10 Kennedy Center Honors recipients.
