Book, Music and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey
Directed by Andrew Ballnik
Musical Direction by Keri Mueller
Choreography by Craig Nichols
Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French Inc.
Thurs–Sat, July 24–26 & July 31–Aug 2 at 8pm
Sun, July 27 & Sat, Aug 2 at 2pm
at the Village Theater at Cherry Hill
About the Show
Destination Theatre returns to the Village Theater stage for our annual mid-summer musical with a full-scale, adult production of the 1972 Broadway favorite Grease. Later transformed into the smash hit 1978 movie and today's revised Broadway version, the original brings to life on stage all the memorable characters and classic songs including "Summer Nights," "Greased Lightning," "Beauty School Dropout" and "We Go Together."
In the tradition of our previous mid-summer shows — 2006's Journey Through Broadway and last year's blockbuster High School Musical — Grease showcases some of the area's most talented high-school and young adult performers in this landmark show. Don't miss it!
Content Advisory: This is the unedited version of the original 1972 Broadway production, and includes some mild yet candid high-school language and themes (smoking, alcohol use and sexual references). Parental discretion is advised.
Ticket Information
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Cast List
[Updated May 19]
| Sandy: | Olivia Rhoades |
| Danny: | Cory Thomas |
| Kenickie: | Patrick Buzas |
| Roger: | Kendall Persons |
| Sonny: | Nick Rapson |
| Doody: | Michael Albert |
| Eugene/Chorus: | Sean Laguire |
| Frenchie: | Kelly Filios |
| Marty: | Katie Hoag |
| Rizzo: | Sara Rydzewski |
| Patty: | Brooke Graham |
| Jan: | Aubrey Donnell |
| Cha Cha: | Venus McCoy |
| Vince Fontiane: | Pat Persons |
| Johnny Casino/Teen Angel: | Patrick Ballnik |
| Mrs Lynch: | TBD |
| Chorus: | Melissa Bowling
Alex Domin
Jodie Laguire
Elyse Losen
Rachel Middaugh
Amanda Rodriguez
Katie Rydzewski
Mia Topalian |
Canton Follies 2008 Spring 2008
A Rite of Spring
Another year, another great Canton Follies. 2008's edition is one for the record books, setting new highs for participation and audience size. We hope all of our fantastic singers and dancers had a great time and we look forward to seeing you all for Canton Follies 2009.
Thanks to music director Kim Gnagey and choreographer Craig Nichols; along with producers Wendy Sielaff and Pam Rossi-Dickey; emcees Pam Rossi-Dickey, Larry Rydzewski & Tom Rzepecki; our awesome cast Carla Angeloni, Lauren Auty, Shirley Auty, Mike Beauchamp, Kacie Burns, Rachel Curtis, Alyssa Dickey, Aubrey Donnell, Laurel Gnagey, Kim Gnagey, Danielle Gross, Abby Hayes, Charley Irvin, Zoe Irvin, Kara Kavulich, Laura Kitzman, Vaihbuv Lall, Jodie LaGuire, Nicole Lamoureaux, Natalie Linares, Rachel Middaugh, Jennifer Madden, Marisa Martin, Lauren McGlinch, Sarah Mikota, Keri Mueller, Craig Nichols, Teagan Ohren-Reese, Katie Rydzewski, Katharine Rzepecki, Tom Rzepecki, Shannon Salisbury, Thalia Schramm, Samantha Sensky, John Szczcotka, Sophia Szczcotka, Kinari Shah, Kate Spencer, Molly Svrcina, Frankie Topalian, Brandon Waldenmayer & Kelsey Rose Young; and last but not least the Canton Follies band: Gary Mull (piano), Garrison Mull (drums), Graham Lapp (bass) and Roy Scoutz (guitar).
Thanks also to Debby Ash and the dancers of the Children's Dance Theatre of Plymouth, the Canton Community Chorus, stage managers Julie Spencer & Nancy Rydzewski, Melanie Hearsch (publicity), Nancy Rydzewski (costumes), Tiff Crutchfield (lights), Phil Garcia (sound), Jack Combs (stagehand) & Laura Curtis (followspot). Special thanks to Main Street Baptist Church, ROC Church & Rachel Middaugh.
Annie Fall 2007
Applause! Applause!
Our Fall 2007 production of Annie was another big success. Thanks again to our awesome cast and crew for a great show. Happy holidays everybody!
Book by Thomas Meehan
Music by Charles Strouse
Lyrics by Martin Carnin
Original Broadway Production
Directed by Martin Charnin
Presented on Broadway by Mike Nichols
Produced by Irwin Meyer, Stephen R. Friedman, Lewis Allen, Alvin Nederlander
Associates Inc., The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Icarus
Productions
Based on “Little Orphan Annie” by Permission of The Tribune Media Services, Inc.
Originally produced by The Goodspeed Opera House, Michael P. Price, Executive Director
Annie is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI, 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019. Tel: (212) 541-4684 Fax: (212) 397-4684 www.MTIShows.com |
Directed by
Emily Sherman
Music Direction by
Ken Pletzer
Choreography by
Debby Ash
Produced by
Wendy Sielaff |
Cast List
[Final Update]
| Annie: | Hannah Struppa |
| Oliver Warbucks: | Erik Wright-Olsen |
| Grace Ferrell: | Sara Rydzewski |
| Miss Hannigan: | Aubrey Donnell |
| Rooster: | Craig Nichols |
| Lily St. Regis: | Katherine Hoeg |
| Pepper: | Kelsey Anderson |
| Duffy: | Katherine Rzepecki |
| Tessie: | Emily Gross |
| July: | Annie McDougall |
| Kate: | Samantha Andrews |
| Molly: | Jill Kraus |
| Drake: | Brandon Waldenmeyer |
| Bundles: | Larry Rydzewski |
| Bert Healy: | Tom Rzepecki |
| Lt. Ward: | Brandon Waldenmeyer |
| Star To Be: | Jordan Wylie |
| President Roosevelt: | Larry Rydzewski |
| Mrs. Greer: | Wendy Sielaff |
| Cecille: | Samantha Sensky |
| Annette: | Laura Curtis |
| Sophie: | Wendy Sielaff |
| Eddie: | Larry Rydzewski |
| Apple Seller: | Dillon Stevenson |
| Sandy: | Rocky |
| Orphan Chorus: |
Madeline Buckshaw
Rachel Curtis
Amy Dalton
Lexi Fata
Esther Kaufmann
Amie Napier
Sarah Wohl |
| The Chorus: |
Shirley Auty
Laura Curtis
Sam Curtis
Pam Rossi-Dickey
Larry Rydzewski
Kyle Scanlon
Samantha Sensky
Wendy Sielaff
Brandon Waldenmeyer |
| Warbucks Mansion Gnome: | Barney B. |
The Orchestra
Ken Pletzer, Conductor and Keyboard
Linda Ignagni, Violin (First Weekend)
Deb Koepele, Trumpet
Teri Rae Martin, Reeds & Winds
Jason Quay, Percussion
Bruce Sole, Trombone
Ray Stakena, Reeds & Winds
Kerry Westwood, Violin (Second Weekend)
High School Musical Summer 2007
Another Round of Applause
Destination Theatre's Summer 2007 production of High School Musical was a smash hit! Thanks to everybody who helped make it a success, especially our fantastic cast. We will miss you! Enjoy the rest of your summer.
Book by David Simpatico
Songs by Matthew Gerrard & Robbie Nevil, Ray Cham, Greg Cham & Andrew Seeley, Randy Petersen & Kevin Quinn, Andy Dodd & Adam Watts, Bryan Louiselle, David N. Lawrence & Faye Greenberg, Jamie Houston
Music adapted, arranged and produced by Bryan Louiselle
Based on the Disney Channel movie, written by Peter Barsocchini
Disney's High School Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI, 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019. Tel: (212) 541-4684 Fax: (212) 397-4684 www.MTIShows.com |
Directed by
Pamela Dean & Sharon Belobraidich
Music Direction by
Ken Pletzer
Choreography by
Kristen Quesada
Co-Choreographer
Ashley Mears
Produced by
Patrick Persons |
Cast List
[Final Update]
| Troy Bolton: | David Cardenas |
| Chad Danforth: | Nick Rapson |
| Zeke Baylor: | Francesco DiNicola |
| Mascot: | Tanner Cottrell |
| Jocks: | Jacob Barnes
Zachary Basanese
Eric Betts
Arnaldo Espiritu |
Ashley Mears
Vince Pelligrino
Andrew Pulter
Kevin Smith |
| Cheerleaders: | Angela Burke
Kimberley Elliott
Danielle Gomrick
Alexis Hotz
Ashley Mears |
Heather Popoff
Olivia Rhoades
Miranda Van Auken
Julie Wallace |
| Gabriella Montez: | Jennifer Novak |
| Taylor McKessie: | Victoria Convertino |
| Martha Cox: | Kelly Filios |
| Brainiacs: | Kacie Burns
Cameron Dunn
Melanie Gross
Elyse Gryniewicz
Cassandra Hernandez
Kristina Monty |
Rachel Palgut
Hillary Persons
Lauren Rushing
Shannon Salisbury
Catherine Sanctorum |
| Sharpay Evans: | Mia Topalian |
| Ryan Evans: | Andrew Buckshaw |
| Kelsi Neilson: | Carolyn Benages |
| James: | Cameron Dunn |
| Susan: | Lauracindy Plague |
| Cathy: | Kimberley Elliott |
| Alan: | Michael Barbour |
| Cyndra: | Bethany Basanese |
| Thespians: | Jacob Barnes
Danielle Gross
Kristina Monty |
Ariana Johnson
Leah Powers
Samantha Sensky |
| Ripper: | Kendall Persons |
| Mongo: | Mario DiNicola |
| Skaters: | Tanner Cottrell
Melanie Gross
Cassandra Hernandez |
Kristina Monty
Miranda Van Auken |
| Jack Scott: | Alex Domin |
| Beatrice: | Rachel Palgut |
| Ms. Darbus: | Pamela Dean |
| Coach Bolton: | Rob Quesada |
| Ms. Tenny: | Angela Burke |
Band
Ken Pletzer, Conductor and Keyboard
James Anthony, Guitar
Jason Quay, Percussion
Canton Follies 2007: That Old Time Rock'n'Roll March 2007
Our Gratitude!
Thanks to everybody who helped make this year's Canton Follies such a big success: vocal directors Sam Pazicni & Sara Rydzewski; choreographers Tawna Dabney & Craig Nichols; producers Patrick Persons & Wendy Sielaff; our terrific MC's Karl Zarbo, Pam Rossi & Larry Rydzewski; our incredible cast Marissa Autumn, Andy Ballnik, Carolyn Cox, Rachel Curtis, Kimberly Gnagey, Shannon Johnson, Esther Kaufmann, Joshua Kaufmann, Laura Kitzman, Jodie C. Laguire, Natalie Linares, Melissa M. Mirabitur, Kristina Monty, Keri Mueller, Craig Nichols, Patrick Persons, Bethany Rydzewski, Sara Rydzewski, Katharine Rzepecki, Shannon Salisbury, Wendy Sielaff, Shelly Smith, Jeff Steinhauer, Molly Svrcina & Laurane Walker; and last but not least, the Canton Follies band, featuring Adam Hogan on piano, Mike Williams on drums, Eric Craven on bass and Dan Bruder on guitar.
Thanks also to Debby Ash and the dancers of the Children's Dance Theatre of Plymouth, Nancy Rydzewski (costumes), Tiff Crutchfield (lights), Phil Garcia (sound), Mike Sielaff & Patrick Persons (set), Laura Curtis & James Mason (followspots) and everybody who helped us move the awesome stair units, made available courtesy of Emily Sherman and Ever After Productions.
Little Shop of Horrors Fall 2006
