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Cast: [NEW] Marla Schaffel | James Barbour | Mary Stout | Michael Babin | Nell Balaban | Sandy Binion | Andrea Bowen | Stephen R. Buntrock | [NEW] Bradley Dean | Elizabeth DeGrazia | [NEW] Bruce Dow | Gina Ferrall | Andy Gale | Bonnie Gleicher | Rita Glynn | [NEW] Gina Lamparella | Marguerite MacIntyre | Carissa Massaro | Lisa Musser | [NEW] Bill Nolte | Jayne Paterson | Don Richard | [NEW] Christeena Michelle Riggs | Erica Schroeder | Lee Zarrett
Creative team: Paul Gordon | John Caird | Scott Schwartz | John Napier | Keith Gonzales | Jules Fisher and Peggy Eisenhauer | Andreane Neofitou | Steven Tyler | Larry Hochman

Marla Schaffel
(Jane Eyre)

Marla Schaffel

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filmography
Marla is currently starring as Maria in a national tour of The Sound of Music.
See her in these cities:
October 14–19
Rochester, New York, Rochester Auditorium
October 28–November 2
Hartford, Connecticut, Bushnell Theatre
November 4–9
Buffalo, New York, Shea's Theatre
November 11–16
New Haven, Connecticut, Shubert Theatre (where the show had its world premiere in 1959)
Cast information, photos, and full-text reviews are available here.

James Barbour
(Edward Rochester)

James Barbour

official site
fan site
filmography
Future Back from Broadway productions are in the works. Stay tuned to BackFromBroadway.com for news!

Back from Broadway: A Musical Experience

The Back from Broadway cast recording is now on sale!
The CD is a professional live recording and costs $20.
Other Back from Broadway items are also available in limited quantities:
  • Signed production photo of James for $10 (8"x10" glossy)
  • Signed production photo of Hershey Felder for $10 (8"x10" glossy)
  • Signed Boston production poster for $20 (11"x17", printed on light cardstock)
    Visit the Back from Broadway page on James Barbour: A Fan Site for more information.

  • Mary Stout
    (Mrs. Fairfax)

    Mary Stout

    filmography

    Beauty and the Beast

    Role: Madame de la Grande Bouche
    Location: The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on Broadway
    Tickets: Order online or call (800) 755-4000
    Official site: DisneyOnBroadway.com

    Michael Babin
    (Swing)

    Michael Babin

    The Phantom of the Opera

    Role: Swing
    Location: The Majestic Theatre on Broadway
    Tickets: Order online or call (800) 432-7250
    Official site: ThePhantomOfTheOpera.com

    Nell Balaban
    (Grace Poole, Amy Eshton)

    Nell Balaban

    filmography
    No projects known at this time. If you have any information, please use the submission form to contact the webmaster.

    Sandy Binion
    (Swing)

    Sandy Binion

    No projects known at this time. If you have any information, please use the submission form to contact the webmaster.

    Andrea Bowen
    (Adele)

    Andrea Bowen

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    filmography

    The Broadway Kids

    Location: Various appearances throughout the country (schedule)
    Official site: BroadwayKids.com

    Stephen R. Buntrock
    (Mr. Eshton, St. John Rivers)

    Stephen R. Buntrock

    fan site
    No projects known at this time. If you have any information, please use the submission form to contact the webmaster.

    Bradley Dean
    (Swing)

    Bradley Dean

    Man of La Mancha

    Buy the new Man of La Mancha Broadway cast recording!
    Bradley is featured on tracks 9 ("Little Bird, Little Bird") and 19 ("Finale").
    The CD is available for $13.49 on Amazon.com.
    Role: Anselmo (and Don Quixote understudy)
    Location: The Martin Beck Theatre on Broadway, 302 West 4th Street, New York, NY
    Dates: Previews begin November 23, 2002; opens December 5, 2002
    Showtimes: Tuesday–Saturday at 8 p.m., Wednesday and Saturday at 2 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m.
    Tickets: $25–$95; order online; call (212) 239-6200 in New York or (800) 432-7250 toll-free
    Official site: ManofLaMancha.com
    Article: "Don Quixote and Sancho Ride into Martin Beck Nov. 23, as Mancha Begins Previews" (Playbill.com)
    Links: Playbill.com profile
    Cast: Brian Stokes Mitchell, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Ernie Sabella, Mark Jacoby, Stephen Bogardus, Don Mayo, Natascia Diaz, Bradley Dean, Olga Merediz, Frederick B. Owens, Jamie Torcellini, Timothy J. Alex, Andy Blankenbuehler, John Herrera, Jamie Karen, Lorin Latarro, Carlos Lopez, Wilson Mendieta, Gregory Mitchell, Richard Montoya, Michelle Rios, Thom Sesma, Jimmy Smagula, Dennis Stowe, Allyson Tucker

    Special ticket offer for Man of La Mancha
       Offer applies to performances through June 28, 2003


    Elizabeth DeGrazia
    (Blanche Ingram)

    Elizabeth DeGrazia

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    No projects known at this time. If you have any information, please use the submission form to contact the webmaster.

    Bruce Dow
    (Robert)

    Bruce Dow

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    filmography

    Sweeney Todd—award nomination!

    Bruce played Pirelli in CanStage's production of Sondheim's classic musical. His portrayal earned him a Dora Mavor Moore Award nomination for "Outstanding Performance in a Feature Role in a Play or Musical." The Dora Awards honor excellence in the Toronto theater community and are Canada's equivalent of the Tony awards. Congraulations, Bruce!
    Article: "Toronto's 2003 Dora Award Nominees Include Sweeney Todd, Contact" (Playbill.com)
    "Bruce Dow as the rival barber, Pirelli, and Damien Atkins as the skulking Beadle know how to make exaggeration menacing."
    —Christopher Hoile, Eye Weekly
    "Bruce Dow, as Pirelli, sings tremendously well..."
    —Joel Greenberg, Aisle Say: The Internet Magazine of Stage Reviews and Opinion
    Directed and choreographed by Morris Panych
    CanStage at the Bluma Appel Theatre until April 19, 2003
    Featuring Damien Atkins, Michael Fletcher, George Masswohl, Fiona Reid, Tyley Ross

    Gina Ferrall
    (Mrs. Reed, Lady Ingram)

    Gina Ferrall

    No projects known at this time. If you have any information, please use the submission form to contact the webmaster.

    Andy Gale
    (Robert)

    Andy Gale

    No projects known at this time. If you have any information, please use the submission form to contact the webmaster.

    Bonnie Gleicher
    (Schoolgirl, Young Jane Eyre understudy)

    Bonnie Gleicher

    No projects known at this time. If you have any information, please use the submission form to contact the webmaster.

    Rita Glynn
    (Schoolgirl, Adele understudy)

    Rita Glynn

    The Broadway Kids

    Location: Various appearances throughout the country (schedule)
    Official site: BroadwayKids.com

    Gina Lamparella
    (Louisa Eshton)

    Gina Lamparella

    Gypsy Robe recipient

    May 2, 2003: "Gina Lamparella is the newest recipient of Equity's famous 'Gypsy Robe.' The colorful icon was presented to the chorus member at a special backstage ceremony at the Shubert Theatre on opening night, recreating an historic, theatrical ritual that began on Broadway over 50 years ago...
    "The Gypsy Robe began as a lark in 1950, when Bill Bradley, in the chorus of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, borrowed a dressing gown and sent it to a friend in Call Me Madam on opening night (Oct 12, 1950) saying it was worn by all the Ziegfeld beauties and would "bless" the show. A cabbage rose from Ethel Merman's gown was added and the robe was passed along to next Broadway musical on opening night. The tradition evolved so that the robe is now presented to the "gypsy" who has done the most Broadway musicals on a chorus contract. Along the way, the robe is decorated, painted, patched, stitched, and signed by everyone in the show, becoming a fanciful patchwork for an entire Broadway season."
    (from Actors' Equity website)
    picture 1 (L to R) Jenna Gavigan, Chandra Lee Schwartz, Gina Lamparella, Bernadette Peters, Ginifer King, Dontee Kiehn, & Julie Martell (kneeling in blue)
    picture 2 Members of the Gypsy circle touch the Robe for luck: (L to R) Tim Federle, Graham Bowen, Benjamin Brooks Cohen and Gina
    picture 3 Gina Lamparella and Actors' Equity Executive Director Alan Eisenberg

    Marguerite MacIntyre
    (Miss Scatcherd, Bertha Mason, Mrs. Dent)

    Marguerite MacIntyre

    filmography
    No projects known at this time. If you have any information, please use the submission form to contact the webmaster.

    Carissa Massaro
    (Schoolgirl)

    Carissa Massaro

    No projects known at this time. If you have any information, please use the submission form to contact the webmaster.

    Lisa Musser
    (Young Jane Eyre)

    Lisa Musser

    No projects known at this time. If you have any information, please use the submission form to contact the webmaster.

    Bill Nolte
    (Richard Mason)

    Bill Nolte

    filmography

    Amour (music by Michael LeGrand, book and lyrics by Jeremy Sams)
    Dates: Begins previews September 20, 2002; opens October 20
    Location: The Music Box Theatre on Broadway
    Tickets: $60–$85; order online or call (212) 239-6200/(800) 432-7250
    Running time: 1 hour, 40 minutes with no intermission
    Articles: Legrand, Errico and Gets Offer Sneak Peak of Amour at Free August 22 Concert
    Cast: Malcom Gets, Melissa Errico, Lewis Cleale, John Cunningham, Christopher Fitzgerald, Norm Lewis, Sarah Litzsinger, Nora Mae Lyng
    Please see Playbill.com's show profile of Amour for more information.
    The score of Amour has been recorded by Sh-k-boom Records and will be on sale soon!


    Jayne Paterson
    (Helen Burns, Mary Ingram, Associate Director, Dance Captain)

    Jayne Paterson

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    filmography

    Interview on Talkin' Broadway: Introducing...Jayne Paterson

    Jayne talks about her experiences in Jane Eyre and Les Misérables

    Daddy-Long-Legs

    Jayne is also set to star in a future production of Daddy-Long-Legs, a musical-in-progress by Paul Gordon and John Caird. Stay tuned!

    Don Richard
    (Brocklehurst, Colonel Dent, Vicar)

    Don Richard

    filmography

    Urinetown

    Role: understudy for Caldwell B. Cladwell, Officer Lockstock, Officer Barrel, and Senator Fipp
    Location: The Henry Miller Theatre on Broadway
    Tickets: Order online
    Official site: Urinetown.com

    Christeena Michelle Riggs
    (Louisa Eshton)

    Christeena Michelle Riggs

    Kiss Me, Kate

    Christeena plays Lois Lane/Bianca
    Carousel Dinner Theatre in Akron, Ohio
    July 9 through August 31, 2003
    Tickets
    Article with pictures: "True To Carousel Fashion, Kiss Me, Kate Sizzles on Stage"
    Cast: "Who's Who in Kiss Me, Kate"
    Picture: Christeena as Lois with William B. Hubert as Bill
    "If you're looking for hot music, vibrant costumes, snappy dancing, excellent singing and a show with an all-around great look, get thee to the Carousel for Kiss Me, Kate." —Kerry Clawson, Akron Beacon Journal
    "First-rate singing, sexy, playful humor and great sets highlight Carousel Dinner Theatre's entertaining production." —Bill Alcorn, Youngstown Vindicator

    Erica Schroeder
    (Swing)

    Erica Schroeder

    No projects known at this time. If you have any information, please use the submission form to contact the webmaster.

    Lee Zarrett
    (John Reed, Young Lord Ingram)

    Lee Zarrett

    No projects known at this time. If you have any information, please use the submission form to contact the webmaster.

    Paul Gordon
    (Music and Lyrics)

    Paul Gordon

    filmography

    Daddy-Long-Legs

    Collaborating with John Caird on a musical adaptation of the beloved Jean Webster novel, starring Jayne Paterson as Jerusha

    The Magnificent Ambersons

    Collaborating with Jay Gruska on a musical adaptation of the classic film

    John Caird
    (Book and Additional Lyrics, Co-Director)

    John Caird

    filmography

    What the Night Is For

    A play by Michael Weller
    Position: director
    Location: Comedy Theater, London (Panton Street, London SW1Y 4DN)
    Dates: November 7, 2002–February 9, 2003 (opened November 27, 2002)
    Showtimes: Tuesday–Saturday at 7:30 p.m., with 3:00 p.m. matinees on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
    Tickets: £10.00–37.50; purchase information
    Article: "What the Night Is For Begins West End Previews Nov. 7" (Playbill.com)
    Official site: TheNight.info
    Cast: Gillian Anderson (Melinda Metz), Roger Allam (Adam Penzius)

    Daddy-Long-Legs

    Collaborating with Paul Gordon on a musical adaptation of the beloved Jean Webster novel, starring Jayne Paterson as Jerusha

    Scott Schwartz
    (Co-Director)

    Scott Schwartz

    fan site

    tick...tick...BOOM!

    Position: director
    Location: national tour; stops include Ft. Lauderdale, Baltimore, Minneapolis, Chicago, Boston, and Pittsburgh
    Dates: TBA
    Article: "Wilson Cruz Is One-Third of tick, tick...BOOM! Troupe on Tour" (Playbill.com)
    Cast: Wilson Cruz (Michael/various); rest of cast TBA

    John Napier
    (Set Designer)

    John Napier

    filmography
    No projects known at this time. If you have any information, please use the submission form to contact the webmaster.

    Keith Gonzales
    (Associate Set Designer)

    Keith Gonzales

    filmography
    No projects known at this time. If you have any information, please use the submission form to contact the webmaster.

    Jules Fisher and Peggy Eisenhauer
    (Lighting Designers)

    Jules Fisher and Peggy Eisenhauer

    filmographies:
    Jules
    Peggy

    Amour

    Position: Lighting designers
    Dates: Begins previews September 20, 2002; opens October 20
    Location: The Music Box Theatre on Broadway
    Tickets: $60–$85; order online or call (212) 239-6200/(800) 432-7250
    Running time: 1 hour, 40 minutes with no intermission
    Articles: Legrand, Errico and Gets Offer Sneak Peak of Amour at Free August 22 Concert
    Cast: Malcom Gets, Melissa Errico, Lewis Cleale, John Cunningham, Christopher Fitzgerald, Norm Lewis, Sarah Litzsinger, Nora Mae Lyng, Bill Nolte
    Please see Playbill.com's show profile of Amour for more information.

    Andreane Neofitou
    (Costume Designer)

    Andreane Neofitou

    filmography
    No projects known at this time. If you have any information, please use the submission form to contact the webmaster.

    Steven Tyler
    (Musical Director, Vocal and Incidental Arrangements)

    Steven Tyler

    No projects known at this time. If you have any information, please use the submission form to contact the webmaster.

    Larry Hochman
    (Orchestrations)

    Larry Hochman

    filmography
    No projects known at this time. If you have any information, please use the submission form to contact the webmaster.
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