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Wicked the Musical Tour
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Carmen Cusack (Elphaba) Carmen's West End credits include: Fantine- Les Miserables (also touring the US and Far East), Rose- The Secret Garden (RSC), Kim- Personals and Chesty Prospects in Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens. International: Christine- Phantom of the Opera, Rizzo- Grease, Svetlana- Chess, and Eva Cassidy in Over the Rainbow. Carmen joins us from the Chicago production of Wicked. Originally from Texas, Carmen is overjoyed to be back performing to American audiences again.
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Katie Rose Clark (Glinda) Katie is extremely grateful to be joining the Wicked family. Under the direction of Bartlett Sher, she portrayed the role of Clara Johnson in the Broadway production, live PBS broadcast, and National Tour of The Light in the Piazza, as well as the recent debut of Craig Lucas' new play, Prayer for My Enemy at the Long Wharf Theatre. Regional credits: TUTS Houston's Anything Goes (chorus). BFA from Sam Houston State University. "Love and Thanks, family!"
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Alma Cuervo (Madame Morrible). Broadway: Beauty and the Beast (Mrs. Potts), Cabaret (directed by Sam Mendes/Rob Marshall), Titantic (original Ida Straus), The Hedi Chronicles, Ghetto, Quitlers, Is There Life After High School?, Censored Scenes from King Kong and Bedroom Farce. Equity tours: My fair Lady, Cabaret and M. Butterfly. Alma recieved an Obie for Uncommon Women and Others, and the Barrymore Award for Beauty Queen of Leenane. Off-Broadway: Christina Alberta's Father and Isn't It Romantic. Recent regional: Midwives (Round House) and Beyond Therapy (Old Globe). TV: Norman Lear's "AKA Pablo" (series regular) and "Law & Order: CI" Alma recieved a B.A. from Tulane, and M.F.A from Yale.
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Lee Wilkof (The Wizard). Broadway: The Odd Couple; Democracy; The Boys From Syracuse; Kiss Me, Kate (Tony Nomination); She Loves Me; The Front Page; Sweet Charity. Off-Broadway: Little Shop of HOrrors, Assassins, Chaucer In Rome, Mizlansky/Zilinsky Or Schmucks, The Underpants. Television: Over 100 episodes including "Law & Order," "The West Wing," "Curb Your Enthusiasm." Films: The Grey Zone; Before the Devil Knows You're Dead; School of Rock. Future Films: Love Comes Lately, The Key Man, Afterschool, Asylum Seekers, Route 30.
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Tom Flynn (Dr. Dillamond). Broadway: original companies of Tommy, Juan Darien, and How to Succeed revival. Equity Tours: Les Miserables, Evita, Chess, and Terrence McNally’s The Lisbon Traviata. Regional Theater: leading roles at the The Mark Taper Forum, Huntington Theater, La Jolla Playhouse, Actor’s Theater of Louisville, Center Stage, O’Neill Center, Studio Arena, SCR, et al. Proud member of Actor’s Equity for 22 years. For Travis!
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Cliffton Hall (Fiyero). Broadway/National Equity Tours: Miss Saigon and Les Miserables, where he played the roles of “Chris” and “Marius.” Toured Internationally with Miss Saigon playing opposite wife Deedee Magno. Other theater credits: Master Class (Tony), Grease (Danny), Oklahoma! (Will), Bark! (Ben), Flower Drum Song (Ta). Film/TV: Someday. He thanks the creative staff for this opportunity, and especially The One Up Above. He dedicates this show to Deedee and Kaeden.
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Deedee Mango Hall (Nessarose) Theater: Kim in Miss Saigon (Broadway, Equity 2nd National Tour), Juliet in Romeo and Juliet (Goodspeed), Jasmine in Aladdin, Making Tracks, TV/Film: New "Mickey Mouse Club," "As The World Turns," "Third Watch," Dellaventura, Rear Window, Sister Act 2 and Face. Recordings: 4 albums with Hollywood Records' pop group, The Party. It's a dream come true to be joining this Wicked company! All my love to my boys, Cliffton and Kaeden.
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Brad Weinstock (Boq) Brad comes directly from one year in Chicago’s The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Chip). Chicago: Shenandoah (Marriott Theatre), Misia (Ravinia). Brad is a 2006 Northwestern graduate; favorite shows: Waa-Mu & Tina Landau’s Was (L. Frank Baum). Brad’s first role was the Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz, age 10 at summer camp…he is thrilled to come full circle. “Love to Mom and Dad.”
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Donna Vivino (Standby for Elphaba). Proud member AEA. Broadway: Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me, Hairspray, Saturday Night Fever, Les Miserables. TV/Film: "Sopranos," "My Sassy Girl," "Everyday People," "Married To It." Thanks to all at Leading Artists and Telsey and Co. for giving her "the chance to fly!" www.donnavivino.com
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Kehau Ahu (Ensemble). This being Kehau’s first Broadway tour, she is absolutely ecstatic to be a part of such an esteemed company. “Thanks to the Ahu family and friends: ‘Life is better with nature.’”
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Amy Michele Allen (Swing). Finally moving on since playing the title role of the Little Red Hen in first grade! Credits: Muny Stages, St. Louis, Kansas City Starlight, Tokyo Disney. Graduated Loyola Marymount University. This is for you mom.
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Terra Lynn Arrington (Ensemble) Terra is originally from New Jersey and is thrilled to be a part of the first national tour of Wicked. Broadway credit: Aida. Other credits: Broadway Soul Jam (Europe); Spirit (national tour). Terra thanks God for this opportunity and mom, dad and family and friends for their love and support.
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Jennifer Balagna (Swing) Jennifer is ecstatic to be joining Wicked! Most recent credit: Li'l Abner at the Goodspeed Opera House. Love and thanks to mom, dad, and sis, Andy B, Wayne, and my ridiculously amazing family and friends.
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Leslie Becker (Midwife, u/s Madame Morrible) Broadway/Tours: Revival of Nine (u.s./performed 8 roles), Cinderella (Queen), Show Boat, Beauty and the Beast. Off-Bwy/Regional: King and I (Anna), Baby (Arlene), Beauty and the Beast(Mrs. Potts), Bat Boy(Meredith), Prince and the Pauper (Mary). Author: "The Organized Actor®". www.LeslieBecker.com.
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Nova Bergeron(Ensemble) Nora is from Anchorage, Alaska, and is thrilled to be a part of Wicked. National Tours: Sweet Charity (Frug Girl, Ursula u/s), Evita (Tango Dancer), Fosse (Trumpet Solo). BFA Chapman University. "All my love to Marcos and my incredible family."
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Maggie Cansler (Ensemble, u/s Glinda) Broadway: The Apple Tree, Wicked. Workshops/Readings: Crybaby, Heaven on Earth with Hugh Jackman. Regional: MUNY, MTW, Starlight, Dames At Sea (Ruby), American Heartland. Thanks to Craig, Diane, Dad, Mom and her family. LTM.
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Merideth Kaye Clark (Ensemble, u/s Elphaba) "Laugh, breathe, love." Old Globe, Alabama Shakespeare Festival. The Prince, Irish Rep, American Heartland, KC Starlight, Totem Pole. Degree in Neuroscience, Emory University; M.F.A. Musical Theatre, San Diego State. "Thank you to my teachers." www.girlrobottv.com
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Celisse Henderson (Ensemble, u/s Madame Morrible) Celisse feels overwhelmingly blessed to be joining her first national tour with Wicked! Huge thanks to all of her friends and family and God for without them, she would not be here! Credits: Steve Silver's Beach Blanket Babylon; Recordings: Rent: the movie soundtrack, Stephen Schwartz's Captain Louie.
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Kyle Hill (Chistery) Kyle feels extremely blessed and grateful to be joining the cast of Wicked. Television: "So You Think You Can Dance," "Paula Abdul Special," "Paris By Night," Honda, Roundtable Pizza and Kia. Stage: Grendel at Lincoln Center, Betsey Johnson, Balagon and The Nutcracker. "Thanks to my family for letting a little farmboy live his dream!"
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Lori Holmes (Witch's Mother, u/s Nessarose). Broadway: Taboo (Nicola u/s); Footloose (Rusty u/s); International tour: Fosse (Asst. Dance Capt.); Workshops: Georgia (Annabelle); Chicago (Mona); Trinity Repertory; West Side Story (Velma, Consuela, Dance Capt.); Annie (Annette); Off-Broadway: Hair (Angela); bikram yoga teacher. Choreography Hole in the Wall Gang Camp's annual gala. NYU BFA.
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David Hull (Ensemble, u/s Boq) A recent graduate of the University of Michigan, David is extremely grateful for this opportuninty. Recent credits: High Button Shoes (Goodspeed), Tommy (Cousin Kevin), White Noise (World Premiere), A Chorus Line (Mark), and Gypsy starring Patti LuPone. "Thanks and love to family, friends and God."
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Spencer Jones (Swing, u/s Chistery) Spencer is beyond excited to be a part of this amazing show! National/Euro Tours: Grease, A Chorus Line (Mark), Footloose, The Music Man, Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Regional: Papermill Playhouse. Love to Mom, Dad, Ryan, and Hun's.
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Philip Dean Lightstone (Dance Captain, Swing u/s Witch's Fater, Ozian Official, Chistery) Philip is stoked to join the cast of Wicked. Film/TV: Bad Santa, Tank Heaven, "J.A.G" National Tour: Fame. Regional: Happy Days (dir. Garry Marshall, Bare: A Pop Opera (LA/World Premiere). "Thanks MSA, the Marshalls, my parents, family and friends."
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Ashley Fox Linton (Swing). National Tour: Les Miserables; Regional: Old Globe, Goodspeed, Helen Hayes, North Coast Rep., Seacoast Rep., York Theatre Co. BFA from The Boston Conservatory. AEA member. "Love and thanks to M, D, C, & S." www.ashleyfoxlinton.com
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Andrew Madsen (Ensemble) Andrew is thrilled to be touring with Wicked. He holds a BFA in Musical Theatre and Modern Dance. Much love to his amazing family, friends, & mentors for their continuous support and loyalty. "Many thanks to the creative team & to God for the endless blessings and human experiences."
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Kyle Dean Massey (Ensemble, u/s Fiyero). Most recently seen off-Broadway in Altar Boyz (Matthew) and on the Japan and North American tour of 42nd Street (Billy Lawlor). Originally from Arkansas and a Missouri State graduate. “Enormous thanks and love to J and my incredible family.” www.kyledeanmassey.com
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Ryan Rose (Ensemble) Ryan is pleased to be making his National touring debut with such an amazing production. He would like to thank everyone who as been there for him from the beginning supporting him along the way. This one's for you!
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Christopher Russo (Ensemble, u/s The Wizard, Dr. Dillamond, Witch's Father, Ozian Official). Broadway: The Grapes of Wrath (Al Joad - Steppenwolf); Meet Me in St. Louis (John u/s); Equity national tours: Miss Saigon (Chris u/s); The Who's Tommy (Ernie); TV: "Law & Order: Criminal Intent;" "Baywatch Hawaii;" "North and South." Film: The Manchurian Candidate; lead role in Limbo, an indie feature, www.Limbomovie.com.
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Adam Sanford (Ensemble, u/s Boq) Adam is proud to be a part of Wicked. Regional credits include Cinderella, Crazy For You (MUNY), Good News, Footloose (Music Theatre of Wichita). Graduate of The Boston Conservatory. "Thank you to my family and to Katie for always believing in me."
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Paul Slade Smith (Witch's Father; Ozian Official; Wizard/Dr. Dillamond u/s) Paul was born in West Hartford, Connecticut, amassed fifty acting credits in Chicago, toured with Phantom, and wrote the hit comedy Unnecessary Farce, which had its world premiere at the BoarsHead Theater in Lansing, Michigan. Check out www.unnecessaryfarce.com. Two n's, one c, two s's. He madly misses Erin.
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Robert Spaniolo (Ensemble). Regional: A Chorus Line, South Pacific, The Music Man, Pippin, Jesus Christ Superstar, Crash Club: World Premiere; TV: "Nip/Tuck;" Commercials: Honda; Director/Writer: Products For Life. "Thanks to my ever loving parents."
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Bryan West (Ensemble, u/s Fiyero) Bryan is thrilled to join the National Tour of Wicked. Other credits include the Broadway production and First National Tour of Hairspray, the film Whirlwind currently in post production, and recording and publishing artist BMG Records Europe. Thanks and love to family and friends. Proud Equity member.
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Laura Woyasz (Ensemble, u/s Glinda) Laura "couldn't be happier" to join Wicked! Favorite credits include: Thoroughly Modern Millie, first national tour (Millie u/s), Breaking Up Is Hard To Do (world premiere), My Life With Albertine, James Joyce's The Dead, The Who's Tommy and Smokey Joe's Cafe. "Love and thanks to my family, friends and teachers. For mom and sis."
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