Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre

Casting is now complete for Swingtime Canteen, a Lyceum premiere. Swingtime Canteen takes place in 1944, and Marian Ames, a somewhat faded great lady of the screen, is touring for the USO as the bandleader of an all girl band. We see their show in London where they are preparing to be hooked up to an international radio broadcast. The backstage squabbling of the women triggered by the announcement that their tour is being abruptly canceled, threatens to destroy their performance. Laughs, tears, emotional fireworks, and air raids punctuate this hilarious and heart warming story which features the songs “Don’t Fence Me In,” “I’ll Be Seeing You,” “Sing Sing Sing,” “How High the Moon,” “I Don’t Want to Walk without You,” “A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square,” “Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive,” “Sentimental Journey,” a fast paced, 12-song Andrews Sisters medley and many more. Rated PG.

The show is directed by AMY E. JONES, who is making her debut at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre. Most recently, Amy directed Tony-Award-winning actress Alice Ripley in two NYC productions of Elise Forier Edie’s play, The Pink Unicorn. She also directed a premiere reading of the play Before This New Year by Liana Sonenclar with Out of the Box Theatrics (NYC). This year, she directed and choreographed The Color Purple at Riverside Center for the Arts, and All Shook Up at Flat Rock Playhouse. She has also served as director/musical director for Always…Patsy Cline at Virginia Stage and Ring of Fire at Infinity Stage, Virginia Stage and Barter Theatre. Other credits include direction of the developmental readings of new musicals Youlogy (Charlie Johnson/Ethan Andersen) and Mock ’n Roll (Scott Foster/Marcus Stevens), choreography for Broadway Backwards 8 and 9 at the Hirschfeld Theatre and Palace Theatre (Broadway), musical direction for Texas In Paris at the York Theatre (Audelco Award nomination for Best Musical Direction), and creative consultant for Cuff Me: The Unauthorized 50 Shades of Grey Musical Parody at the Actors Temple. Swingtime Canteen is choreographed by CHARLIE JOHNSON, who recently directed and/or choreographed such productions as Urinetown! (ACT Theater/5th Avenue Theater), Pageant (Sensible Theater Co.), HeadVoice (New York Musical Festival), You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Flat Rock Playhouse), and Acts on a Roof (Uptown Players).

This production features MARCY McGUIGAN as Marian Ames, KELSEY BECKERT as Lilly McBain, KATIE BARTON as Jo Sterling, DANIELLE ERIN RHODES as Topeka Abotelli, and CAITLIN WITTY as Katie Gammersflugel. MEGHAN PUND, NANCY DIETZ and ANNIE LINDERS play the onstage WAC Musicians.

MARCY McGUIGAN, who plays Marian Ames, has previously appeared in such Lyceum productions as Smoke on the Mountain, Ring of Fire, Stand By Your Man, Annie and Hairspray. Her NYC credits include The Divine Sister, The Piper, Meet Me in St. Louis, Shanghai Moon, and Swingtime Canteen. KELSEY BECKERT is making her Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre debut as Lilly McBain, the saxophone and clarinetist in the band. She recently toured with Roundabout Theatre Company’s National Tour of Cabaret, and Prather Touring’s National Tour of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. Kelsey’s other favorite credits include Cabaret and Flashdance (The Gateway), Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up? (Seven Angels Theatre), and Oklahoma! (Prather Entertainment). KATIE BARTON, plays the drummer of Marian’s band, Jo Sterling. Barton was last seen at the Lyceum Theatre as Tammy Wynette in Stand By Your Man. Other credits include include: Dyanne—Million Dollar Quartet (National Tour, Las Vegas, Norwegian Getaway), June Carter Cash in Ring of Fire, Lucy—Dracula (Actors Theatre of Louisville). DANIELLE ERIN RHODES, who played The Suspects in The Lyceum’s production of Murder for Two earlier this season, returns to us as Topeka Abotelli the piano-playing riveter in Swingtime Canteen. She serves as vocalist on a New American Songbook jazz album, which will debut in Carnegie Hall NYC. CAITLIN WITTY makes her Lyceum debut playing Marian’s niece, Katie Gammersflugel. She recently completed her BFA at Webster University’s Conservatory of Theatre Arts in May, then spent time in Slovakia shooting a principal track in the feature film “Stand Up” with SilverArt s.r.o. It will premiere in American and European theaters in spring of 2020.

Scenic design is by Lyceum Theatre Resident Scenic Designer RYAN J. ZIRNGIBL. Mr. Zirngibl has designed many productions at The Lyceum including Les Misérables, A Christmas Carol, Million Dollar Quartet, Around the World in 80 Days, The King and I, and Fiddler on the Roof. Costume Designer KAYLA PAGE is a recent graduate from the Conservatory of Theatre Arts, Webster University. Resident Lighting Designer RANDY B. WINDER has designed over 100 Lyceum productions including Cats, A Christmas Carol, Les Misérables, Million Dollar Quartet, and The Fantasticks. JON ROBERTSON joins us again as Sound Designer along with WALLACE McCANLESS; and IVAN DARIO CANO, in his third season at The Lyceum, is Stage Manager with McKENNA WARREN as Assistant Stage Manager.

Single tickets for Swingtime Canteen are priced at $42.00 for adults. Senior, student and children discounts are available. Special Group Rates are available as well. Performances are Sept 19 – Sept. 29, 2019. Evening performances are at 8pm and matinees are at 2pm. For tickets, visit www.lyceumtheatre.org, call (660) 837-3311, or in person at the Lyceum’s box office at 114 High Street, Arrow Rock, MO 65320. Box office hours are 10am-4pm, Monday-Friday.

The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre is a non-profit 501(c)(3), professional theater located in the unique village of Arrow Rock, Missouri, a 19th Century National Historic Landmark. The Lyceum has been entertaining audiences in the heart of Missouri for 59 years, producing a variety of musicals, dramas and comedies. Each year, this 416-seat theater attracts professional talent from across the country to produce an eight show season (June-December). Performers, designers, directors, and technicians take residence in Arrow Rock to bring its patrons Broadway-caliber productions throughout the season. The Lyceum receives much needed support from the Missouri Arts Council.

The Lyceum Theatre is affiliated with Actors’ Equity Association, the Union for Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States, and the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society.

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Casting is now complete for Crimes of the Heart, heartwarming winner of the 1981 Pulitzer Prize. The show is directed by KAT SINGLETON, who returns to the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre, after having directed shows such as A Tuna Christmas, Red, White and Tuna, and Steel Magnolias here during previous seasons.

Director KAT SINGLETON has directed or performed in more than 100 shows, many of them at The Lyceum. She retired from Webster’s Conservatory of Theatre Arts in St. Louis in May 2018, where she is honored as professor emeritus. She now makes her home in the Sonoran Desert.

This production features KIRA HARRIS as Lenny Magrath, HEATHER SCHMIDT as Babe Botrelle, and DAKOTA MACKEY-McGEE as Meg Magrath. GRAYSON POWELL plays Doc Porter, KEVIN SEBASTIAN is Barnette Lloyd and CLAIRE GRESHAM plays Chick Boyle.

Crimes of the Heart is a zany, warmhearted and brilliantly imaginative Southern gothic tale of relationships run amok and dreams gone awry. In a hurricane of hilarity and hurt, Lenny, the eldest sister, is unmarried at thirty and facing diminishing marital prospects; Meg, the middle sister who quickly outgrew the town of Hazlehurst, is back after a failed singing career on the West Coast. Babe, the youngest, is out on bail after having shot her husband in the stomach. This story tests the boundaries of sisterhood in a world full of pitfalls and a town without pity. Rated PG-13.

KIRA HARRIS has played Emily in Our Town and Shelby in Steel Magnolias at Dana Theatre, Hermia in A Midsummer Night’s Dream at L.A. Shakespeare Co, and plays Donna on the Showtime series Billions. HEATHER SCHMIDT played Annelle in Steel Magnlias and Anne in The Diary of Anne Frank in past Lyceum seasons. Other credits include Astro Boy in Astro Boy and the God of Comics at Sacred Fools Theatre, Ophelia in Hamlet at Ensemble Shakespeare and Nina in Night Witches at LA Thrillpeddlers. DAKOTA MACKEY-McGEE has appeared on The Lyceum stage as Martha in 1776, Shelby in Steel Magnolias and Hodel in Fiddler on the Roof.

Making his Lyceum debut, GRAYSON POWELL has appeared in They Call Him Young Lou at Cherry Lane, Three Sisters at Riverside Theatre, Stand Up For Us All at Manhattan Rep, Othello at Commonwealth Shakes, The Glass Menagerie  at Barnstormer and Peter and the Starcatcher at New London Playhouse.  KEVIN SEBASTIAN is making his Lyceum Theatre debut as well. New York credits include The Adding Machine Off-Broadway, Waiting for the Bus, Samaratins, Importance of Being Earnest, and more. Regional appearances include Noises Off at Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead at Mirror Repertory and The Underpants at White Heron Theatre Company. CLAIRE GRESHAM is an actor, producer and voice artist who recently appeared in Men on Boats as Major Powell with The NOLA Project in New Orleans. Other regional credits include Love’s Labor Lost at Shakespeare Festival Tulane, Crimes of the Heart at Le Petit du Vieux Carre and To Kill a Mockingbird at Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre.

Scenic design is by Lyceum Theatre Resident Scenic Designer RYAN J. ZIRNGIBL. Mr. Zirngibl has designed many productions at The Lyceum including Les Misérables, A Christmas Carol, Million Dollar Quartet, Around the World in 80 Days, The King and I, and Fiddler on the Roof. Costume Designer KAYLA PAGE is a recent graduate from the Conservatory of Theatre Arts, Webster University. Lighting Designer JOSH HISER is working at The Lyceum for his third summer. Josh studied at Stephens College in Columbia, in the school’s innovative Professional Conservatory Training program. JON ROBERTSON joins us again as Sound Designer, and IVAN DARIO CANO, in his third season at The Lyceum, moves up to the position of Stage Manager; McKENNA WARREN joins us for the first time as Assistant Stage Manager.

Single tickets for Crimes of the Heart are priced at $40.00 for adults. Senior, student and children discounts are available. Special Group Rates are available as well. Performances are Aug 31 – Sept. 8, 2019. Evening performances are at 8pm and matinees are at 2pm. For tickets, visit www.lyceumtheatre.org, call (660) 837-3311, or in person at the Lyceum’s box office at 114 High Street, Arrow Rock, MO 65320. Box office hours are 10am-4pm, Monday-Friday.

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Casting is now complete for Murder for Two, a comedic whodunit that puts the laughter in manslaughter! The show is directed and choreographed by WENDY SEYB, who is making her directorial debut at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre.

Director WENDY SEYB is an award-winning director, writer, choreographer, and filmmaker. Career highlights include choreographing The Pee-wee Herman Show (Broadway/HBO), choreographing Sting and Oscar Isaac at Carnegie Hall, working with Christopher Lloyd in his return to theater, and directing her original award-winning short film, starring Emmy-winner Peter Scolari, at top film festivals. Her talents have been sought out by top names in the industry including Amazon Studios, NBC/Universal Television, The Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Disney Theatricals, The Geffen Playhouse, Bay Street Theater, Philadelphia Theatre Company, Paper Mill Playhouse, George Street Playhouse, Geva Theater, and The Minnesota Children’s Theatre.

This production features PAUL HELM as Officer Marcus Moscowicz, and DANIELLE ERIN RHODES as The Suspects.

Murder for Two is the perfect blend of music, mayhem and murder as two performers play a total of 13 roles – and the piano, live on stage! In this witty and winking homage to old-fashioned murder mysteries, Officer Marcus Moscowicz must uncover who killed Great American Novelist Arthur Whitney at his surprise birthday party. Did Dahlia Whitney, Arthur’s scene-stealing wife, give him a big finish? Is Barrette Lewis, the prima ballerina, the prime suspect? Did Dr. Griff, the overly-friendly psychiatrist, make a frenemy? Don’t miss this killer musical comedy, which is rated PG!

PAUL HELM, who last performed at The Lyceum as Cosmé McMoon in Souvenir, has performed, directed and music directed with the Utah Shakespeare Festival, Hope Summer Repertory Theatre, Sacramento Theatre Company, and numerous others. He was also a vocalist for Disney on Classic, a symphony concert tour of Japan with the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra.

DANIELLE ERIN RHODES is making her Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre debut. She is a member of Actor’s Equity, and teaches young artists to sing, dance and play piano. She serves as vocalist on a New American Songbook jazz album, which will debut in Carnegie Hall NYC, Charu and Friends Jazz Ensemble (music by Charu Suri; December 20).

Scenic design is by Lyceum Theatre Resident Scenic Designer RYAN J. ZIRNGIBL. Mr. Zirngibl has designed many productions at The Lyceum including Les Misérables, A Christmas Carol, Million Dollar Quartet, Around the World in 80 Days, The King and I, and Fiddler on the Roof. Costume Designer KAYLA PAGE is a recent graduate from the Conservatory of Theatre Arts, Webster University. Lighting Designer JOSH HISER is working at The Lyceum for his third summer. Josh studied at Stephens College in Columbia, in the school’s innovative Professional Conservatory Training program. He lives in Oregon. GREG McGUIRE joins us as Sound Designer, TONY DEARING returns for his 27^th season as Production Stage Manager and IVAN DARIO CANO returns for his third season as Assistant Stage Manager.

Single tickets for Murder for Two are priced at $40.00 for adults. Senior, student and children discounts are available. Special Group Rates are available as well. Performances are Aug 3 – Aug 11, 2019. Evening performances are at 8pm and matinees are at 2pm. For tickets, visit www.lyceumtheatre.org, call (660) 837-3311, or in person at the Lyceum’s box office at 114 High Street, Arrow Rock, MO 65320. Box office hours are 10am-4pm, Monday-Friday.

The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre is a non-profit 501(c)(3), professional theater located in the unique village of Arrow Rock, Missouri, a 19th Century National Historic Landmark. The Lyceum has been entertaining audiences in the heart of Missouri for 59 years, producing a variety of musicals, dramas and comedies. Each year, this 416-seat theater attracts professional talent from across the country to produce an eight show season (June-December). Performers, designers, directors, and technicians take residence in Arrow Rock to bring its patrons Broadway-caliber productions throughout the season. The Lyceum receives much needed support from the Missouri Arts Council.

The Lyceum Theatre is affiliated with Actors’ Equity Association, the Union for Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States, and the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society.

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Casting is now complete for 9 to 5 The Musical, based on the 1980 hit movie, playing from July 18-28. 9 to 5 will be directed by PAMELA HUNT, who is making her directorial debut at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre, and choreographed by SAM HAY, who has choreographed and directed numerous productions in Arrow Rock, including Seussical! and All Shook Up this season. Musical Director ASHER DENBURG continues his summer season with The Lyceum; his work has included productions across the country, such as Breath and Imagination at Lyric Stage Company in Boston and Beehive at Theatre by the Sea.

Director PAMELA HUNT was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Director of a Musical for The Musical of Musicals, which played at the York and New World Stages in NYC. She won a Kevin Kline award for this show at the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, and was nominated for the St. Louis Theatre Circle award this year as Best Director of a Comedy for Born Yesterday at the Rep. Her theater work in Missouri also includes numerous productions for The MUNY in St. Louis. In addition to his recent work for The Lyceum, choreographer SAM HAY’s work been seen at Phoenix Theatre (Mary Poppins– Zoni Award: Best Choreography, Chicago– Zoni Award: Best Choreography, Billy Elliott– BwayWorld Award: Best Choreography); as well as Little Theatre on the Square, Webster Conservatory, Grandstreet Theatre, Omaha Performing Arts, and more.

This production features HEATHER PATTERSON KING as Violet Newstead, BAILEY FRANKENBURG as Doralee Rhodes, JILLIAN LOUIS as Judy Bernly, TONY LAWSON as Franklin Hart, Jr., JEAN McCORMICK as Roz Keith, and ELLIOTT LITHERLAND as Joe.

Based on the 1980 hit movie, 9 to 5 sets to music the hilarious and outrageous story of friendship and revenge in the 1970s Rolodex era with iconic music by Dolly Parton, which many fans will remember from the film.

HEATHER PATTERSON KING, who played Miss Sandra in The Lyceum’s production of All Shook Up this season, previously appeared on The Lyceum stage as Donna in the 2017 production of Mamma Mia! She played the same role at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, Fireside, and the role of Tanya in the International Tour. Other credits include Off-Broadway in On The Rails, Nancy in Oliver at NC Theatre, and Diana u/s in Next to Normal at Syracuse Stage. BAILEY FRANKENBURG, playing Doralee Rhodes, is making her Lyceum Theatre debut this summer. She recently returned from a collective year singing at Tokyo Disney Resort. Other theatre credits include Theatre Aspen (You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown / The Full Monty / The Cottage), Queens Theatre (The Cottage / Queen Bees– Original Cast), and Alvin & The Chipmunks Live! (National Tour). JILLIAN LOUIS, who plays Judy Bernly, was seen on Broadway in It Shoulda Been You. Other credits include the tour of Cheers (Diane); and the Off-Broadway productions of Soul Doctor (Ruth), Midnight Street (Asst. Director), Chick Flick (Standby). TV/film: Law & Order SVU, Show Me A Hero, Wallflowers, Mount Joy, and Louie.

TONY LAWSON, who played Jim Haller in All Shook Up, returns as Franklin Hart, Jr. Tony appeared on Broadway as Thenardier in Les Miserables, and played several Off-Broadway roles including Robert Lincoln in The Case of Mary Todd Lincoln, Judge in Kismet, and Ralph Sheldrake in the national tour of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. JEAN McCORMICK plays Roz Keith; she delighted audiences this summer as Madame in The Lyceum’s production of Cinderella and as Mayor Matilda Hyde in All Shook Up. Her previous credits include On The Air at York Theatre, The Flood at Prospect Theater Co., Sweeney Todd at the Denver Center, and A Christmas Carol at Geva Theatre. ELLIOTT LITHERLAND, Joe, played Chad in All Shook Up, and has a rich resume that includes credits such as the original cast of Tangled and Frozen: A Musical Spectacular on Disney’s cruise ships, Freddy in My Fair Lady at Starmites at Porthouse Theatre, and Smudge in Forever Plaid and George in She Loves Me at the Clinton Showboat Theatre.

The cast also includes MICHAEL GRIEVE (Dwayne), JAKE HARTMAN (Josh), KIM ONAH (Kathy), ABBY MATSUSAKA (Maria), BERKLEY JONES (Margaret), QUIN GRESHAM (Dick/Tinsworthy), PAULA DANNER (Missy), JUSTIN CAMPBELL, DIEGO ALEJANDRO GONZALEZ, CAMIA GREEN, ELEANOR HARDWICK, AUSTIN IOVANNA, KENNEDY SAMPLE and ADAM WEDESKY.

Scenic design is by Lyceum Theatre Resident Scenic Designer RYAN J. ZIRNGIBL. Mr. Zirngibl has designed many productions at The Lyceum including Les Misérables, A Christmas Carol, Million Dollar Quartet, Around the World in 80 Days, The King and I, and Fiddler on the Roof. Resident Costume Designers GARTH DUNBAR and KAYLA PAGE join forces for this production; Kayla is a recent graduate from the Conservatory of Theatre Arts, Webster University and Garth returns after previous seasons at The Lyceum where his many designs include Into the Woods, Hairspray, The Fantasticks, and Little Women the Musical.

Resident Lighting Designer RANDY B. WINDER has designed over 100 Lyceum productions including Cats, A Christmas Carol, Les Misérables, Million Dollar Quartet, and The Fantasticks. RYAN MATTHEW HALL returns to us as Sound Designer, TONY DEARING returns for his 27^th season as Production Stage Manager and IVAN DARIO CANO returns for his third season as Assistant Stage Manager.

Single tickets for 9 to 5 The Musical are priced at $42.00 for adults. Senior, student and children discounts are available. Special Group Rates are available as well. Performances are July 18 – July 28, 2019. Evening performances are at 8pm and matinees are at 2pm. For tickets, visit www.lyceumtheatre.org, call (660) 837-3311, or in person at the Lyceum’s box office at 114 High Street, Arrow Rock, MO 65320. Box office hours are 10am-4pm, Monday-Friday.

The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre is a non-profit 501(c)(3), professional theater located in the unique village of Arrow Rock, Missouri, a 19th Century National Historic Landmark. The Lyceum has been entertaining audiences in the heart of Missouri for 59 years, producing a variety of musicals, dramas and comedies. Each year, this 416-seat theater attracts professional talent from across the country to produce an eight show season (June-December). Performers, designers, directors, and technicians take residence in Arrow Rock to bring its patrons Broadway-caliber productions throughout the season. The Lyceum receives much needed support from the Missouri Arts Council.

The Lyceum Theatre is affiliated with Actors’ Equity Association, the Union for Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States, and the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society.

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FEATURING THE MUSIC OF ELVIS PRESLEY

Casting is now complete for the rockin’ musical comedy All Shook Up, featuring the hits of the King of Rock n’Roll himself. This performance, playing from June 27-July 7, will be directed and choreographed by SAM HAY, who has choreographed and directed numerous productions at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre, including Seussical this spring, last season’s Footloose, and Mamma Mia! In 2017. Musical Director ASHER DENBURG continues his summer season with The Lyceum; his work has included productions across the country, such as Breath and Imagination at Lyric Stage Company in Boston and Beehive at Theatre by the Sea.

This production features DEVON PERRY as Natalie Haller, ELLIOTT LITHERLAND as Chad, TONY LAWSON as Jim Haller, ALANA CAUTHEN as Sylvia, KIM ONAH as Lorraine, LIAM JOHNSON as Dennis, HEATHER PATTERSON KING as Miss Sandra, JEAN McCORMICK as Mayor Matilda Hyde, JAKE HARTMAN as Dean Hyde and MICHAEL BRENNAN as Sherriff Earl.

This hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy will have audiences dancing in the aisles with such beloved Elvis Presley classics as “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Don’t Be Cruel.” The music of Elvis helps tell the story of a roustabout named Chad who shakes up a sleepy midwestern town and all those who live in it in this musical comedy about unexpected connections and the power of music.

Playing small-town mechanic, Natalie Haller, DEVON PERRY is a professional musician and coach who makes her home in NYC, teaching with organizations like AMDA and MaxTheatrix, and is making her debut at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre in this role. Some of her recent credits include Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun at Westchester Broadway Theatre And Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz at Theatre by the Sea. Also making his Lyceum debut as the roustabout, Chad, ELLIOTT LITHERLAND has a rich resume that includes credits such as the original cast of Tangled (u/s for Flynn) and Frozen: A Musical Spectacular (as Hans) on Disney’s cruise ships, Freddy in My Fair Lady at Starmites at Porthouse Theatre, and Smudge in Forever Plaid and George in She Loves Me at the Clinton Showboat Theatre.

TONY LAWSON plays Natalie’s father, Jim, and has credits that include Thenardier in Les Miserables on Broadway, and several Off-Broadway roles including Robert Lincoln in The Case of Mary Todd Lincoln, Judge in Kismet, and Ralph Sheldrake in the national tour of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. ALANA CAUTHEN makes her Lyceum debut as Sylvia, the no-nonsense owner of Sylvia’s Honky Tonk. Her previous credits include the 20^th Anniversary National Tour of RENT (Seasons of Love), Effie White in Dreamgirls at Fairfield Center Stage, and Alice in Big River at The Old Castle Theatre. Also making her Lyceum debut, KIM ONAH will appear as Lorraine, Sylvia’s daughter. She is a recent graduate of Harvard with an A.B. in English Literature and Music and currently works as an actress and singer in New York. Her previous credits include Buddy Holly: The Buddy Holly Story at The John W. Engeman Theater and Hair at Concord Umbrella Theater.

LIAM JOHNSON, who made his Lyceum debut in the role of Jean Michel in Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella this season, plays the role of the love-sick, aspiring dentist, Dennis. A recent graduate of Webster University in St. Louis, he most recently appeared in Jeff Calhoun’s reimagining of The Music Man at Asolo Repertory Theatre. HEATHER PATTERSON KING, who plays Miss Sandra the caretaker of the local museum, previously appeared on The Lyceum stage as Donna in the 2017 production of Mamma Mia! She was recently named Broadway World Best Actress for the role. She played the same role at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, Fireside, and the role of Tanya in the International Tour. Other credits include Off-Broadway in On The Rails, Nancy in Oliver at NC Theatre, and Diana u/s in Next to Normal at Syracuse Stage.

JEAN McCORMICK plays the puritanical mayor, Matilda Hyde; she recently played the role of Madame in The Lyceum’s production of Cinderella. Her previous credits include On The Air at York Theatre, The Flood at Prospect Theater Co., Sweeney Todd at the Denver Center, and A Christmas Carol at Geva Theatre.An alum of Maine State Music Theatre, JAKE HARTMAN plays Matilda’s son, Dean Hyde, and is currently a student at Elon University, where he is pursuing a BFA in Music Theatre. MICHAEL BRENNAN, a local favorite, returns to The Lyceum stage as Sheriff Earl.

The cast also includes JUSTIN CAMPBELL, GABRIEL FLORENTINO, DIEGO ALEJANDRO GONZALEZ, CAMIA GREEN, ELEANOR HARDWICK, AUSTIN IOVANNA, BERKLEY JONES, ABBY MATSUSAKA, KENNEDY SAMPLE, SARAH SIGMAN, and ADAM WEDESKY.

Scenic design is by Lyceum Theatre Resident Scenic Designer RYAN J. ZIRNGIBL. Mr. Zirngibl has designed many productions at The Lyceum including Les Misérables, A Christmas Carol, Million Dollar Quartet, Around the World in 80 Days, The King and I, and Fiddler on the Roof. Resident Costume DesignerGARTH DUNBARreturns after previous seasons at The Lyceum where his many designs include Into the Woods, Hairspray, The Fantasticks, and Little Women the Musical. Resident Lighting Designer RANDY B. WINDER has designed over 100 Lyceum productions including Cats, A Christmas Carol, Les Misérables, Million Dollar Quartet, and The Fantasticks. JON ROBERTSON returns to us as Sound Designer, TONY DEARING returns for his 27^th season as Production Stage Manager and IVAN DARIO CANO returns for his third season as Assistant Stage Manager.

Single tickets for All Shook Up are priced at $42.00 for adults. Senior, student and children discounts are available. Special Group Rates are available as well. Performances are June 27 – July 7, 2019. Evening performances are at 8pm and matinees are at 2pm. For tickets, visit www.lyceumtheatre.org, call (660) 837-3311, or in person at the Lyceum’s box office at 114 High Street, Arrow Rock, MO 65320. Box office hours are 10am-4pm, Monday-Friday.

The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre is a non-profit 501(c)(3), professional theater located in the unique village of Arrow Rock, Missouri, a 19th Century National Historic Landmark. The Lyceum has been entertaining audiences in the heart of Missouri for 59 years, producing a variety of musicals, dramas and comedies. Each year, this 416-seat theater attracts professional talent from across the country to produce an eight show season (June-December). Performers, designers, directors, and technicians take residence in Arrow Rock to bring its patrons Broadway-caliber productions throughout the season. The Lyceum receives much needed support from the Missouri Arts Council.

The Lyceum Theatre is affiliated with Actors’ Equity Association, the Union for Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States, and the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society.

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ARROW ROCK, MO – Casting is now complete for the classic tale with contemporary appeal: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella. This performance, playing from June 6-16, will be directed by QUIN GRESHAM, Producing Artistic Director at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre. Choreographer JOSH ASSOR returns for a second consecutive season at The Lyceum, having choreographed last year’s production of Mary Poppins; the musical director will be ASHER DENBURG, whose work has included productions across the country, such as Breath and Imagination at Lyric Stage Company in Boston and Beehive at Theatre by the Sea. This production features DELPHI BORICH as Ella, HAYDEN STANES as Prince Topher, SARAH HINRICHSEN as Gabrielle, KATELYN LAURIA as Charlotte, JEAN MCCORMICK as Madame, LAURA YEN SOLITO as Marie, ALAN KNOLL as Sebastian, LIAM JOHNSON as Jean Michel, and KYLE FREEMAN as Lord Pinkleton.

The audience will be transported by Rodgers & Hammerstein classics like “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago.” All the classic elements of the beloved fairytale will be present, including the pumpkin, masked ball and glass slipper – and the show will feature jaw-dropping transformations and surprising twists.

DELPHI BORICH who is based in New York City, makes her debut at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre after understudying the title character on the national tour of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella. She recently played Viola in Twelfth Night at Dallas Theater Center, following performances as Belle in Beauty and the Beast at Theatre Under the Stars. HAYDEN STANES previously played the role of Prince Topher in the first national tour of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella. He last worked at The Lyceum in 2014, with ensemble roles in The Wizard of Oz, Fiddler on the Roof and Meet Me in St. Louis.

SARAH HINRICHSEN is an LA native who calls New York home, and is making her Lyceum debut in this production as one of Ella’s stepsisters, Gabrielle. Credits include Daisy in The Imbible: Day Drinking (original cast), Katherine Plummer in Newsies and Marian Paroo in The Music Man. KATELYN LAURIA makes her Lyceum debut as Charlotte, another of Ella’s stepsisters. Her previous credits include Wardrobe in Beauty and the Beast, Suzy Simpson in The Marvelous Wonderettes and Madame/Gargoyle in The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Also making her Lyceum debut, JEAN MCCORMICK will appear as Madame, Ella’s stepmother. Her previous credits include On The Air at York Theatre, The Flood at Prospect Theater Co., Sweeney Todd at the Denver Center, and A Christmas Carol at Geva Theatre.

LAURA YEN SOLITO is based in New York, and returns to The Lyceum in the role of Marie, a seemingly crazy beggar woman with a magical secret. She last appeared at The Lyceum in the role of Lady Thiang in The King and I. Select previous credits include Kismet at New York City Center Encores, Cinderella’s mother in Into the Woods at Prospect Theater/NAAP and Bloody Mary in South Pacific.

ALAN KNOLL plays Sebastian, Prince Topher’s advisor. Alan is a Lyceum favorite who has appeared in such roles as Cogsworth in Beauty and the Beast, Renfield in Dracula and Boolie in Driving Miss Daisy. LIAM JOHNSON makes his Lyceum debut in the role of Jean Michel. A recent graduate of Webster University in St. Louis, he most recently appeared in Jeff Calhoun’s reimagining of The Music Man at Asolo Repertory Theatre. KYLE FREEMAN plays Lord Pinkleton, Sebastian’s right-hand man and the kingdom’s town crier. Previous credits include Calypso in the national tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

The cast also includes JUSTIN CAMPBELL, GABRIEL FLORENTINO, DIEGO GONZALEZ, CAMIA GREEN, ELEANOR HARDWICK, JAKE HARTMAN, AUSTIN IOVANNA, BERKLEY JONES, ABBY MATSUSAKA, KENNEDY SAMPLE, SARAH SIGMAN, and ADAM WEDESKY

Scenic design is by Lyceum Theatre Resident Scenic Designer RYAN J. ZIRNGIBL. Mr. Zirngibl has designed many productions at The Lyceum including Les Misérables, A Christmas Carol, Million Dollar Quartet, Around the World in 80 Days, The King and I, and Fiddler on the Roof. Resident Costume DesignerGARTH DUNBAR returns after previous seasons at The Lyceum where his many designs include Into the Woods, Hairspray, The Fantasticks, and Little Women the Musical. Resident Lighting Designer RANDY B. WINDER has designed over 100 Lyceum productions including Cats, A Christmas Carol, Les Misérables, Million Dollar Quartet, and The Fantasticks. RYAN MATHEW HALL returns to us as Sound Designer, TONY DEARING returns for his 27^th season as Production Stage Manager and IVAN DARIO CANO returns for his third season as Assistant Stage Manager.

Single tickets for Cinderella are priced at $42.00 for adults. Senior, student and children discounts are available. Special Group Rates are available as well. Performances are June 6 – 16, 2019. Evening performances are at 8pm and matinees are at 2pm. For tickets, visit www.lyceumtheatre.org, call (660) 837-3311, or in person at the Lyceum’s box office at 114 High Street, Arrow Rock, MO 65320. Box office hours are 10am-4pm, Monday-Friday.

The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre is a non-profit 501(c)(3), professional theater located in the unique village of Arrow Rock, Missouri, a 19th Century National Historic Landmark. The Lyceum has been entertaining audiences in the heart of Missouri for 59 years, producing a variety of musicals, dramas and comedies. Each year, this 416-seat theater attracts professional talent from across the country to produce an eight show season (June-December). Performers, designers, directors, and technicians take residence in Arrow Rock to bring its patrons Broadway-caliber productions throughout the season. The Lyceum receives much needed support from the Missouri Arts Council.

The Lyceum Theatre is affiliated with Actors’ Equity Association, the Union for Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States, and the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society.

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