JASON ROBERT BROWN (Walter Winchell) is the ultimate multi-hyphenate – an equally skilled composer, lyricist, conductor, arranger, orchestrator, director and performer – best known for his dazzling scores to several of the most renowned musicals of our time, including the generation-defining “The Last Five Years” (currently running on Broadway with Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren); his debut song cycle “Songs for a New World”; and the seminal “Parade,” winner of the 1999 Tony Award for Best Score and the 2023 Tony for Best Musical Revival.
KATE BALDWIN (June Winchell) is an American singer and actress known for her work on Broadway and recordings. She received a Tony Award nomination for her work in the Broadway revival of “Finian's Rainbow.” She also co-starred opposite Bette Midler, David Hyde Pierce, and Gavin Creel in the Broadway revival of “Hello, Dolly,” for which she received Tony, Drama Desk, and Circle award nominations for her work as Irene Molloy.
CHIP ZIEN (Irving Klingman) is best known for originating the lead role of the Baker in the original Broadway production of the musical Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim. He appeared in all of the “Marvin Trilogy” musicals by William Finn: as Marvin in In “Trousers,” and as Dr. Mendel in “March of the Falsettos,” “Falsettoland” and “Falsettos.” In 2023, he returned to Broadway to critical acclaim in the lead role of Rabbi Josef Roman Cycowski in Barry Manilow’s “Harmony.”
JULIA MURNEY (Brenda Kelly) is an actress and singer, also known for television commercial voice-overs. She played the role of Elphaba in the musical “Wicked,” both on the US national tour (2006) and on Broadway (2007). She is also a two-time Drama Desk Award nominee, for “The Wild Party” (2000) and “Falling”(2013).
JON CRYER (Roy Cohn) s an Emmy Award-winning American actor, producer, and screenwriter. Cryer's film debut was a lead role in “No Small Affair,” but his breakout role was Duckie in the John Hughes film “Pretty in Pink.” He’s perhaps best known for his role as Alan Harper on the sitcom “Two and a Half Men” from 2003–2015, which earned him an Emmy and three nominations.
F. MURRAY ABRAHAM (William Radolph Hearst) is known for his roles on stage and screen, having received an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award as well as nominations for a BAFTA Award, four Emmy Awards, and a Grammy Award. He came to prominence for his portrayal of Antonio Salieri in the drama film “Amadeus” (1984) for which he won an Academy Award for Best Actor. Abraham made his Broadway debut in the 1968 play “The Man in the Glass Booth.” He received the Obie Award for Outstanding Performance for his roles in “Uncle Vanya” (1984) and “The Merchant of Venice” (2011). He returned to Broadway in the revival of Terrence McNally's comedy “It's Only a Play” (2014), receiving a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play nomination. He has appeared films such as “All the President's Men” (1976), “Scarface” (1983), and “In The Name of the Rose” (1986), He was a regular cast member on the Showtime drama “Homeland” (2012–2018), which earned him two nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series. He also acted in “The White Lotus” (2022) earning him a nomination or the Golden Globe Award.
ANGELINA CARBALLO (Gloria Winchell) From 2014-2017, Angelina was on the National and International Tour of “Annie” as Annie, Annie alternate, July, Kate and Molly understudy. At the 40th Anniversary of the historic musical, Angie performed for a sold-out house in Baltimore. She is proud to have been Directed by Martin Charnin, the original director and creator of Annie. Additionally, she is proud to have worked under Keith Levenson, Music Director.
ALICE COOPER (Gangster) is an American singer and songwriter. With a career spanning more than five decades, Cooper is known for his raspy singing voice and theatrical stage shows that feature numerous props and stage illusions. Aside from his recording career, Cooper is a film actor, a golfing celebrity, a restaurateur, and, since 2004, a radio disc jockey with his classic rock show “Alice's Attic.” He is also known for his philanthropic work, which provides free music, art, and vocational programs for at-risk youth in Phoenix, Arizona.
STEVEN MERCURIO (Sherman Billingsley) Early in his career, Mercurio served as an associate or assistant conductor with the Brooklyn Philharmonic and Metropolitan Opera. In 1991, he was appointed principal conductor of the Opera Company of Philadelphia. He then served as music director of the “Spoleto Festival” for five years. In March 2019, Maestro Mercurio was appointed chief conductor of the Czech National Symphony Orchestra. Mercurio has recorded commercially for such labels as Sony Classical and Decca. He has been a regular collaborator with Andrea Bocelli.
SIR ROGER DALTREY (Narration) is a musician and actor. He is the co-founder and lead vocalist of the rock band “The Who,” known for his powerful voice and charismatic stage presence. His stage persona earned him a position as one of the “gods of rock and roll.” The Who are considered one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century and have sold over 100 million records worldwide. Daltrey received a Lifetime achievement award from the British Phonographic Industry in 1988, and from the Grammy Foundation in 2001.
SALLY STRUTHERS (Angie) Sally Anne Struthers is an American actress and activist. She played Gloria Stivic, the daughter of Archie and Edith Bunker in “All in the Family,” for which she won two Emmy Awards, and Babette in Gilmore Girls.”
ADRIAN ZMED (Kornfeld/Runyon etc.) is actor, singer and television personality, noted for the roles of Johnny Nogerelli in “Grease 2” and Officer Vince Romano in the “T. J. Hooker” television series. His Broadway credits include the starring role of Marvin in “Falsettos.”
DARLENE LOVE (Narration) began singing with her church choir. In 1962, she began recording with producer Phil Spector. She was soon a highly sought-after vocalist and worked with many rock and soul musicians of the 1960s, including Sam Cooke, Dionne Warwick, Bill Medley, the Beach Boys, Elvis Presley, Tom Jones and Sonny and Cher. As an actress she had a recurring role as Roger Murtaugh's wife in the “Lethal Weapon” film series.
JACKIE TURNER (Josephine Baker) is a talented vocal recording artist that will warm your heart as well as get you on the dance floor. A San Francisco native born into a musical family, her talents have grown far and wide in the music industry. She is able to tap into her gospel roots and deliver any musical genre.
BILLY IDOL (Narration) is an English singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Idol achieved fame in the 1970s on the London punk rock scene as the lead singer of “Generation X.” His solo career led to international recognition and made him a lead artist during the MTV-driven “Second British Invasion.” Idol's album “Rebel Yell” (1983) was a major commercial success, featuring hit singles “Rebel Yell” and “Eyes Without a Face.” The album was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling 2 million copies in America.
MICHAEL CERVERIS (narration) is an American actor, singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He has performed in many stage musicals including several Stephen Sondheim musicals: “Assassins,” “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” “Sunday in the Park with George,” “Road Show,” and “Passion.” In 2004, Cerveris won the Tony Award as Best Featured Actor in a Musical for “Assassins” as John Wilkes Booth. In 2015, he won his second Tony Award as Best Actor in a Musical for “Fun Home” as Bruce Bechdel.
CLAUDIA SCHNEIDER (Janet Winchell) Claudia’s credits include: New Light Theater Project (NLTP): “Rex” (Access Theater NYC), “Still Dance the Stars” (co-production Chicago Dramatists); “An Iliad” (Pendragon Theater NY); “Winchell” Martin Charnin/Keith Levenson; Brooks-Atkinson NYC/Depot Theater NY); and Frank Mc’Court’s “The Irish and How they Got That Way” (The Irish Rep NYC /National Tour.)
KRISTIN DUERR (Narration) Born and raised in New York, Kristin has performed with the Washington Arts Project in D.C., Theatre for America in Delaware, the Project III Ensemble at the Ohio Theatre in New York, and at the Williamstown Theatre Festival. Some of her credits include: The Inspector in Stoppard's “Doggs”, “Hamlet” at the Circle in the Square in New York, “Red Hat and Tales” at the Playwright's Arena. TV credits include “Parting Glances,” “All My Children,” “Life Under The Bathroom Sink,” and “A Private Matter” with Sissy Spacek. Most recently, Kristin has spent the last sixteen years performing Sister in the one woman show, “Late Night Catechism.”
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Jesse Janet Richards, Lisa Spielman, Claire Howland Kenny, Giulianna Augello, Neal Mayer, Larry Kleiber, Peter Cormican, Alexandra Rose DeAngelis, Peter Green, Mallory King, David Josefsberg, Mark Megill, Dominque Plaisant, Tom Rocco, Tom Treadwell, David Quinn, Joy Donze, Jonathan Marc Sherman