LOUISE PITRE (Donna Sheridan). Original Donna (North America), for which she was awarded the Dora Mavor Moore Award (Toronto), San Francisco Critics Circle Award and the U.S. National Broadway Award; Piaf* (Piaf); Mrs Johnstone* (Blood Brothers); Fantine (Les Misérables, Paris cast recording); The World Goes 'Round; I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change; Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well...; Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (Martha). Her CD "All of My Life Has Led to This" (containing two songs from Mamma Mia!) is in stores or at www.louisepitre.com. Oh, and she's French, so it's "Pee-trah" - not Petrie. *Dora Mavor Moore Award (Toronto).
DAVID W. KEELEY (Sam Carmichael). Broadway: The Mikado. Royal Alex: Mamma Mia! Stratford Festival of Canada: Hamlet, The Three Musketeers, Richard III, Coriolanus, Love's Labour's Lost, The Changeling. Citadel Theatre: As You Like It, Oedipus, Oliver, Romeo and Juliet, Robin Hood. Other theatre: The Rocky Horror Show, Born Yesterday, Napoleon. Film & TV: Sugartime, A Saintly Switch, Forever Knight, The Dan Jansen Story. David has two independent CDs released with "Due South" star Paul Gross, titled Two Houses and Love and Carnage.
TINA MADDIGAN (Sophie Sheridan). Broadway debut. Originated role of Sophie in Toronto and was nominated for National Star Award in North American tour of Mamma Mia! From the rocky shores of Newfoundland, Canada, Tina studied musical theatre at Sheridan College (Toronto). Regional credits: Sally (Me & My Girl), Sister Amnesia (Nunsense) and Cinderella in Cinderella. Tina thanks her high school teacher Jacinta for instilling the dream and her devoted mother for supporting the dream. Love to family, Darren and D.C.! www.tinamaddigan.com
JOE MACHOTA (Sky). Broadway debut. Recently created the role of Laurie in the pre-Broadway workshop of Little Women. National tours include Footloose (Ren McCormack), JosephŠ (Joseph). Regional: Gypsy w/Betty Buckley (Tulsa), Starlight Express (Rusty) and played the lead role in EFX! for the vacationing Michael Crawford. New York workshops: Romeo & Juliet (Romeo), Go Go Beach (Woody). A graduate of the Boston Conservatory, Joe would like to thank all of his teachers, especially Fran, Lynne and Kerry.
JUDY KAYE (Rosie). Broadway: Carlotta, The Phantom of the Opera (Tony Award); Lily Garland, On the Twentieth Century (Theatre World Award, Drama Desk nomination, L.A. Drama Critics Circle Award); Emma Goldman, Ragtime (Theatre L.A. Ovation Award). Other roles: Musetta, La Boheme; Shirley Valentine; Mama Rose, Gypsy; Sally, Follies; Nellie Lovett, Sweeney Todd; Penny, You Can't Take It With You; Kitty, The Royal Family. Cabaret and concert performances, including the White House. Numerous recordings include solo disks Diva by Diva and Songs From the Silver Screen. She is the voice of Kinsey Millhone on the Sue Grafton "Alphabet Mysteries" recordings. For more, please visit: www.JudyKaye.com
JEANINE MORICK (Tanya). Broadway: Tommy. National tour: Cabaret. Off-B'way: Catch Me If I Fall (Promenade), Suds (Criterion Theatre), And a Nightingale Sang (Lincoln Center), Mrs. Klein (L. Lortel). Some regional credits include A Doll's House (Cincinnati Playhouse), Elmer Gantry (Ford's Theatre), Eliot Ness in Cleveland (Denver Theatre Center), Road to Nirvana (Steppenwolf Theatre).
RICHARD BINSLEY(Harry Bright)BIO AND HEAD SHOT COMING SOON!!!!!
ADAM LEFEVRE(BILL AUSTIN) BIO AND HEAD SHOT COMING SOON!!!!!
TONYA DORAN (Lisa) is excited to be making her Broadway debut in Mamma Mia! with this outstanding company. She has toured throughout Europe with several shows, including Hair (Dionne). Regional credits include Once on This Island (Ti Moune), Little Shop (Ronnette) and Show Boat. She recently performed Off-Broadway, originating the role of Smirk in the rock musical Tarnish, and can be heard on the original cast recording. Much love to my family and friends for always believing in me.
SARA INBAR (Ali) is thrilled to be making her Broadway debut singing the jubilant songs of ABBA! NY credits include Sweeney Todd, The Skriker, Continuum and The Goddess Play. Regional credits include Godspell (Alabama Shakespeare Festival), The Diary of Anne Frank and A Midsummer Night's Dream. She has a BFA from NYU in theatre, English and Irish studies. Sara is from Sarasota, FL. She sends her love and gratitude to her family and friends. "Life is your spaceship."
JASON WESTON (Pepper)is overjoyed to make his Broadway debut with the cast of Mamma Mia! Credits include the first national tour of Fame - The Musical (Tyrone u/s). NY and reginonal: Mister (New York Theater Workshop), The Pajama Game (Center Stage), A Christmas Carol (Syracuse Stage and The McCarter Theatre). Jason thanks his Guardian Angel and God for their daily blessings of life and joy. To his family, friends, teachers and other assorted partners in crime: "Your love is unparalledled!" BFA, Syracuse University.
MICHAEL BENJAMIN WASHINGTON (Eddie). New York: Stephen Sondheim's Saturday Night (Second Stage, dir. Kathleen Marshall, Nonesuch Records), Spring Awakening (Roundabout, dir. Michael Mayer), Contribution (Second Stage). Regional: Full Bloom, Six Degrees of Separation and Le Misanthrope. Performed Othello for President Clinton at the Kennedy Center while a Presidential Scholar in the Arts. TV: "All My Children" and "Walker, Texas Ranger." BFA New York University. Love and thanks to Tara, the boys at Bauman, family and friends.
MEREDITH AKINS (Ensemble, u/s Lisa) recently performed in the Broadway and national tour productions of Footloose. Credits: Yo' Alice (NYC workshop), Fame (European tour), Evita, 101 Dalmatians (premiere, RCMH). Thanks to my supportive teachers, family and God.
DAVID AYERS(Ensemble, u/s Sky) BIO AND HEAD SHOT COMING SOON!!!!!
BRENT BLACK (Ensemble, u/s Sam, Bill) was last seen on Broadway as Dante in Marie Christine opposite Audra McDonald. Since then, Goodspeed's 35th anniversary Man of La Mancha (Carrasco; Gerald Gutierrez, director). Other: Tommy (the Lover), American Passenger (Dillinger) and Oklahoma! (Jud).
TONY CARLIN (Ensemble, u/s Bill, Harry, Sam). Broadway: Copenhagen, The Heidi Chronicles. Off-Broadway: Once in a Lifetime, Blur, Woman in Mind. TV: "Seinfeld" (finale), "Star Trek Voyager," "Chicago Hope" (pilot). Film: The Nutty Professor, True Colors.
BILL CARMICHAEL (Father Alexandrios, Ensemble, u/s Harry). NYC credits include Les Misérables, Cats, Peter Pan, Forbidden Broadway (original) and La Boheme (NYSF). L.A. & national tours include Ragtime, City of Angels, Sweeney Todd, Forever Plaid and Phantom of the Opera.
MEGHANN DREYFUSS (Ensemble, u/s Sophie). Meghann is thrilled to be making her Broadway debut in Mamma Mia! after having just received her BFA from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. Thanks, Mom, Dad, Jo, Laura.
CARLOS L. ENCINIAS (Ensemble, u/s Eddie) is thrilled to be making his Broadway debut with Mamma Mia! Regional: Zorba (Northshore), Oliver, The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg with Christopher Llyod and Maureen McGovern (Sundance). Love to friends, family and God!
KELLY FLETCHER (Swing). Credits: Mamma Mia!, Toronto and National Tour, West Side Story, Oklahoma! The King and I, The Music Man, Godspell and Les Belles Soeurs. Kelly is a graduate of Toronto's Randolph Academy of Performing Arts. "Much love and thanks to family and friends."
JON-ERIK GOLDBERG (Swing, u/s Pepper) is proud to be back at the Winter Garden once again. Broadway: Cats (final cast). Nat'l: Cats (final cast). Regional: As Thousands Cheer, Phantom. Thanks to Mom, Dad, Nana. For Nenette.
SOMER LEE GRAHAM (Ensemble, u/s Sophie). Baldwin-Wallace BM graduate. B'way: Jesus Christ Superstar. Regional: Into the Woods, Night Music, OnceŠIsland. Thanks Mom, Dad, Joelle, Josh, Vinny, friends, relatives, agents, Vicky, T. Rubin!! Lord, you've made my dreams a reality!
CAROL LINNAE JOHNSON(Ensemble, u/s Donna and Tanya) BIO AND HEAD SHOT COMING SOON!!!!!
TYLER MAYNARD (Ensemble) Broadway debut! Tyler attended the University of Cincinnati's College Conservatory of Music. He has performed at the St. Louis MUNY and the Pittsburgh CLO. Tyler would like to dedicate his performance to Tory and his angel,Amanda.
MOEISHA S. MCGILL (Ensemble, u/s Ali) BIO AND HEAD SHOT COMING SOON!!!!!
MEGHAN COLLEEN MORONEY(Ensemble, u/s Donna and Tanya) BIO AND HEAD SHOT COMING SOON!!!!!
CHRIS PRINZO (Ensemble, u/s Eddie). Broadway debut! Off-Broadway: The Gorey Details. Regional: A Chorus Line, Sweet Charity, La Cage aux Folles. Training: BFA-NYU/Tisch School of the Arts, CAP 21.
SANDY ROSENBERG (Ensemble, u/s Rosie). Broadway: Scarlett Pimpernel. National tours: Jekyll & Hyde (Lady Beaconsfield), Les Miserables. Regional: Paper Moon, Phantom, Cinderella. Three-time Drama-Logue Award winner and L.A. Weekly's Best Musical Performer. TV: "Mr. Merlin," "Buffalo Bill," "Doogie Howser, MD." Film: Like Water for Chocolate (dubbed Tita). Love and thanks to family, friends and Scarlett the dog.
JANET ROTHERMEL (Dance Captain, Swing). Broadway: JosephŠDreamcoat (Dance Captain). National tours: Beauty and the Beast (Enchantress), JosephŠDreamcoat (Dance Captain/Supervisor). Television: "Miss USA," "Miss Universe" pageants, Assistant Choreographer; "Carol Burnett Show," Assistant Choreographer.
DARYL SEMIRA (Ensemble, u/s Eddie) BIO AND HEAD SHOT COMING SOON!!!!!
BRITT SHUBOW (Ensemble). Broadway debut! Williamstown Theatre Festival: Camino Real,Quark Victory, The Blue Demon. BFA from NYU's Tisch School Of The Arts. Britt hails from Baltimore,MD. Thanks Mom,Dad,Justin,family, friends and teachers.
LEAH ZEPEL (Ensemble) BIO AND HEAD SHOT COMING SOON!!!
DEPARTED CASTMEMBERS:
LESLIE ALEXANDER (Ensemble, u/s Tanya). Broadway debut. Regional: Macbeth (Lady Macbeth, Shakespeare Festival of Dallas), The King and I (Anna), The Women (Sylvia), Gypsy (Mazeppa). National commercials: Quaker Oats, MCI, Alluna. Member of the Harbor Theater Company and native Texan.
Leslie Alexander was only in the broadway show for one night in november where she filled in for Karen Mason as Tanya. She left shortly after that.
STEPHAN ALEXANDER (Ensemble, u/s Pepper). Broadway debut! Credits include Naked Boys Singing (the Entertainer), Jesus Christ Superstar (Herod u/s), Rent (Angel, Helen Hayes Award nomination). Thanx to Robert and God, for love and faith.
Stephan left Mamma Mia! To persue other things.
KIM-E J. BALMILERO (Ensemble, u/s Ali). Broadway debut! Credits: second national tour of Miss Saigon, The Who's Tommy, Once on This Island (Andrea). Much "aloha" to family and friends, especially mom and dad & 352; "I love you!"
Kim-e left to do a show in Australia for 7 months.
ROBIN BAXTER (Ensemble, u/s Rosie). Mom always said, "When the job becomes work, don't do it!" After 20 years in professional theatre, I'm still here. Thank you for being here. We will never forget those lost Sept. 11, 2001.
Robin Baxter is currently Rosie in the 2nd National Tour Of "Mamma Mia!"
JERAD BORTZ (Ensemble). Broadway debut! Ithaca College graduate.Much love and thanks to Stevie,teachers, family and friends, especially my mom and dad who instilled in me the belief that anything's possible.
Jerad Bortz was only contracted for a certain amount of time and left after about 2 months in the show.
BARRETT FOA (Swing). Broadway debut! Off-B'way: Jesus in Godspell (2000 cast recording), Elephant's Child, Cameron Mackintosh's Just So (at North Shore MT), MT Wichita, Maine State MT, Pittsburgh CLO. University of Michigan Musical Theatre Dept. grad. For mia mamma, Linder.
Barret Foa is currently in LA playing the role of Blake in the musical "KEPT."
HOLLIE HOWARD (Swing). Broadway: Annie Get Your Gun. Tours: Fame. Regional: West Side Story, Seven BridesŠ, Children of Eden. TV: "A Different World." Thanks Mom, Dad and Steve for all your love. Yes... I'm here!
Hollie Howard is currently on rest from an injury she got during previews of the broadway run of HAIRSPRAY. She is in the chorus and understudies the roles of AMBER & PENNY and hopefully will be back in a few weeks.
KEN MARKS (Bill Austin). Broadway credits: Present Laughter, Dancing at Lughnasa. Off-Broadway: More than 50 productions including Blur (MTC), When They Speak of Rita (Primary Stages), Henry V (NYSF), Birdseed Bundles (DTW) as well as the Drama Dept., NYTW, MCC and Naked Angels. Regional: the Guthrie, Mark Taper Forum, ACT, Long Wharf, Seattle Rep. and ATL. Film/TV: Bad Bride, The Confession, "Law & Order," "Law & Order: SVU," "Trinity." Ken is a graduate of Northwestern University and the Yale School of Drama. For Laura and Dad.
Ken Marks sadly left MAMMA MIA on October 6th to start rehersal for his new show "LITTLE FISH". It will be starting at Second Stage Theatre in Jan. on 43rd street in NYC. He will be missed so much!!!!
KAREN MASON (Tanya). Broadway: Sunset Boulevard, Jerome Robbins' Broadway, Torch Song Trilogy. Off-Broadway: And the World Goes 'Round, Carnival. TV/film:"Law & Order," "As the World Turns," Sleeping Dogs Lie. Concert/cabaret: four-time MAC Award winner, Carnegie Hall (w/NY Pops), Rainbow & Stars, Arci's, Davenport's (Chicago), Cinegrill (L.A.). CDs: And the World Goes 'Round (RCA); Wonderful Town (JAY); Better Days (including 1998 Emmy Award-winning song "Hold Me"); Christmas! Christmas! Christmas!; Not So Simply Broadway (Zevely Records); and her newest release When the Sun Comes Out (Jerome Records). Please visit www.KarenMason.com
Karen Mason sadly left Mamma Mia October 6th. She will thankfully be performing a lot of Cabarets around the NYC/Chicago area. October 17-19th you can catch her cabaret for American Songbook. She will be missed SO much but,she left us in good hands with Jeanine Morick.
KRISTIN McDONALD (Ensemble, u/s Ali) proudly makes her Broadway debut! Credits include the dance company Urban Bush Women, second national tour of Rent (u/s Mimi, Joanne), MTC's The Wild Party (Nadine), and for colored girls.B.A., Stanford University.
Kristin has left to do other things! Best Of Luck To Her!!
ADAM MONLEY (Ensemble, u/s Sky). Broadway debut! BFA in music theatre, University of Cincinnati-College Conservatory of Music. Much love and thanks to Ma and Pa, the family and Angela.
Adam Left MAMMA MIA on October 6th to play a leading role in Goodspeed's Production of "The Baker's Wife" in CT. After that, He will be playing Romeo in Romeo & Bernadette at the Papermill Playhouse in Jan 2003.
DEAN NOLEN (Harry Bright). Off-Broadway: Jeffrey in Tabletop (Drama Desk Award), The Vortex. International: Revizor/The Inspector General (Amsterdam). Regional: Hayfever and Richard III (Yale Rep), Heaven Can Wait (Westport), The Glass Menagerie (New Stage), The Normal Heart (Manoa Valley Theatre), The Philanthropist (Open Stage), A Christmas Carol (Dallas Theater Center). TV: "Law & Order: SVU," "When I Grow Up," "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," "American Masters: Winter Dreams" (PBS). Film: Igby Goes Down, Seraglio, Red Corner, others. Graduate of the Yale School of Drama.
Dean Nolen sadly left MAMMA MIA on October 6th. We will miss him so much and hope to see him back on stage soon!!!
MARK PRICE (Pepper). Broadway: Rocky Horror Show (Riff Raff); You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Snoopy u/s); Chicago (Bailiff); Paul Simon's The Capeman; Encores! Tenderloin. First national tour of Chicago. TV: "Law & Order," "2001 Tony Awards." Other credits: Unidentified Human Remains, Lost in Yonkers, Our David (NY premiere), Sweeney Todd, Buddy Movie (NY Fringe Fest). BFA, Ithaca College. Much love to family and friends.
Mark Price just finished playing the role of Tobias Ragg in "Sweeney Todd" At The Kennedy Center Starring Christine Baransky and Brian Stokes Mitchell and will be in the up-coming BWAY show "DANCE OF THE VAMPIRES"
PETER MATTHEW SMITH (Ensemble, u/s Eddie, Sky) was last seen playing Joseph in Joseph&;Dreamcoat in his hometown of Pittsburgh. Broadway: Rent. Tour: Rent. He would like to thank his friends and family for their support. ooo.
Peter Matthew Smith is currently in the broadway run of HAIRSPRAY where he is in the chorus and u/s's Corny Collins.
Natasha Tabandera (Ensemble) Credits: Broadway: Miss Saigon,Mamma Mia! (1st National Tour), Miss Saigon (MUNY - St. Louis). She is a recorded artist and choreographer performing for Sony and HBO. Natasha is happy to be joining the Broadway cast of Mamma Mia! Love and Aloha to family, both real and on tour.
Natasha returns to Mamma Mia! from time to time... to fill in for departing cast while waiting for new people to come in. I am sure she will be back soon!
YUKA TAKARA (Ensemble, u/s Lisa). Broadway debut! Originally from Okinawa, Japan. Theater: Flower Drum Song workshop, RCMH's Christmas Spectacular, Encores! Hair. Television: "Law & Order: SVU," "Ed." God's blessings to Dad, Mom, Mickey, Al-Q, family and friends.
Yuka left Mamma Mia! To be in the up-coming BWAY production of "FLOWER DRUM SONG"
MARSHA WATERBURY (Ensemble, u/s Donna, Tanya, Rosie). Broadway starring, rock and roll schlepping and basically everything in between. Too much to list;what a fantastic voyage so far!! For Denise and Jeanette.
Marsha left MAMMA MIA on October 6th to take some time off and persue other things. She will be missed a lot. Her final performance covering Donna on October 5th was incredible. She is such wonderful person. We will miss her tons.
Thanks So Much Qasim For Scanning These Photos For Me!!
