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CASEY ERIN CLARK (Jo)
Casey is beyond thrilled to be “home for the holidays” and to be a part of this wonderful show! Off-Broadway credits include FRANKENSTEIN (Agatha, u/s Elizabeth, original cast album) and SHOUT! THE MOD MUSICAL (Red Girl). Other New York credits include THE HATPIN (NYMF) as well as HER SONG at the legendary Birdland Jazz Club and the BROADWAY LOVES THE 80’s concerts (Volumes 1, 3, and 4). Other favorites include THE SPITFIRE GRILL (Percy), JEKYLL & HYDE (Emma), and THE LOST COLONY (Eleanor Dare) with director Terrence Mann. Be sure to check out Casey’s brand-new debut album, “the song begins…,” on sale tonight and through her website, www.caseyerinclark.com. |
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MARY JAYNE RALEIGH (Marmee)
Mary Jayne makes her STAGES debut in LITTLE WOMEN. Broadway and National Tour credits include MAMMA MIA! (Donna) and LES MISERABLES (Fantine u/s and Factory Girl). She recently appeared in the Sondheim Celebration at The Kennedy Center in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE and MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG. New York appearances include the NYMF 2006 in THE PAISLEY SISTERS' CHRISTMAS SPECIAL and as a New Yorker in THE RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR. Regional credits include KISS ME, KATE (Kate) at Triarts Theatre, MAN OF LA MANCHA (Aldonza) at Stoneham Theatre, OLIVER! (Nancy) at Struthers Library, THE WORLD GOES ROUND at Roundhouse Theatre, A NEW BRAIN (Rhoda) at Studio Theatre in Washington D.C., BECOMING GEORGE at MetroStage in Virginia, A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Ford’s Theatre, and both SIDE SHOW and THE FIX at Signature Theatre. All shows are for mom with love. www.maryjayneraleigh.com
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PAMELA BRUMLEY (Beth March)
Pamela is delighted to return to STAGES where she has previously been seen as Miss Dorothy Brown in THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE and as Anne Egerman in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC. New York appearances include NEW YORK SONGS: A LOVE LETTER TO THE CITY for the New York Pops at Carnegie Hall, JUNO for Encores! at City Center, DIMAGGIO (Marilyn Monroe), LA TRISTEZZA (Angelina), THE THREE MUSKETEERS (Milady de Winter), THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA in concert, and ‘THE FOUR DIVAS’ in concert for Opera New York. Some of her favorite regional credits include CAMELOT (Guenevere), SHOW BOAT (Magnolia), GUYS AND DOLLS (Sarah), THE FANTASTICKS (Luisa), BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Belle), MY FAIR LADY (Eliza), and a national tour of A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Belle). Pamela can also be seen in a film called THE PERFECT STRANGER as Nikki Cominsky. She holds a BFA from Texas State University and is a member of Actors’ Equity Association. Thanks to God for my wonderful family and for every other blessing. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!!
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CHRISTY MORTON (Meg March)
Christy is proud to be back at STAGES where she was last seen as Marion in THE MUSIC MAN and Louise in GYPSY. Recently she appeared in Kander and Ebb’s THE VISIT starring Chita Rivera and George Hearn at the Signature Theatre. Christy has also appeared in the 1st National Tours of CINDERELLA (Queen u/s & performed) and DR. DOLITTLE (Emma u/s & performed). Off-Broadway, she played the role of Laura in A FINE AND PRIVATE PLACE at the York Theatre. Favorite regional credits include performing alongside Julie Andrews in her new musical SIMEON’S GIFT at Bay Street, ANNIE (Grace) and ANYTHING GOES (Hope) at Sacramento Music Circus, MY FAIR LADY (Eliza) at the Fulton Opera House, DAMES AT SEA (Mona Kent) at the Riverside Theatre, and LITTLE ME (Belle) at North Shore Music Theatre. [TOP] |
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CARY MICHELE MILLER (Amy March)
Cary grew up in Kansas City and is excited to be working at STAGES! She appeared on Broadway in SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER, in the 1st National Tour of SEUSSICAL with Cathy Rigby, and toured through St. Louis on the 1st National Tour of LITTLE WOMEN with Maureen McGovern (u/s Jo, Amy, Beth and Meg). Cary’s regional credits include STATE FAIR (Margy Frake), PETER PAN (Peter Pan, Barrymore Award Nominee) and CAROUSEL (Carrie) at the Walnut Street Theatre in Philly. She has also appeared in A CHORUS LINE at Northern Stages (Maggie), INTO THE WOODS at Fulton Opera House (Little Red Riding Hood), and FIDDLER ON THE ROOF with Paul Sorvino at North Carolina Theatre (Chava). Favorite roles: daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin, friend and aunt.
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BEN NORDSTROM (Laurie)
Ben returns to STAGES for his 12th show where his roles include Jimmy in THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, Ren in FOOTLOOSE (2005 Kevin Kline Award), and Arpad in SHE LOVES ME. Other favorites include MARY’S WEDDING (Echo), INTO THE WOODS (Lyceum), URINETOWN (The Rep; KKA nom.), and AMADEUS (Great Lakes Theater). Ben has appeared Off-Broadway and regionally at Alley Theatre, Cleveland Playhouse, and Riverside Theatre. Locally, he has worked with The Rep, Echo Theatre, HotCity, Sheldon Concert Hall, and New Jewish Theatre. Ben has appeared in over 20 shows at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre and also directed STAGES’ production of YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN (2006 KKA – Outstanding Production for Young Audiences), which he again directed last season at St. Louis University. He is blessed with his beautiful wife, Kristen, and their son, Samuel. [TOP] |
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MICHAEL SHAWN LEWIS (Professor Bhaer)
Michael makes his STAGES debut in LITTLE WOMEN. Broadway and Off-Broadway credits include PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (Raoul), THE WOMAN IN WHITE, and THE A TRAIN MUSICALS. International credits include LES MISERABLES (Marius & Enjolras), PHANTOM, and ELISABETH (Franz Joseph). Regionally, Michael has appeared in LES MISERABLES (Valjean), NINE (Guido), BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Beast), and OKLAHOMA! (Curly). He has also been seen in various New York Theatres/Workshops/Readings including Gershwin's PRIMROSE (Hilary Vane), Nancy Harrow's MY SWAN, THE F. SCOTT FITZGERALD STORY (F. Scott Fitzgerald), Doug Katsaros' VALADON, and Frank Wildhorn's COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (Mondego). Recording credits include ELISABETH (German cast & Tenth Anniversary Concert) and Leonard Bernstein’s PETER PAN. Michael was also soloist with the London Symphony Orchestra in their FL International Series tribute concert, BERNSTEIN ON BROADWAY.
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SEAN HAYDEN (John Brooke)
Sean is delighted to make his debut at STAGES. He recently appeared in the 1st National Tour of Lincoln Center’s THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA. Off-Broadway, he appeared in CONFIDENTIALLY, COLE and has performed at the new musicals series at the famed Actors’ Studio. Favorite regional credits include ANGELS IN AMERICA: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES (Joseph Pitt), CABARET (Cliff), Stephen Sondheim’s PUTTING IT TOGETHER, and SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE (Michael). Sean has also appeared in principal roles with the Dallas Shakespeare Festival and the Ft. Worth Shakespeare Festival.
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GARY LINDEMANN (Mr. Laurence)
Gary is happy to return to the STAGES family where patrons may remember him as Don Quixote in MAN OF LA MANCHA. Gary’s Broadway and National Tour credits include PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (Raoul), Disney’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL (Coach Bolton/standby), and Soloist for the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Regionally, he has appeared in 42ND STREET (Pat Denning), URINETOWN (Lockstock), THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE (Trevor), Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Beast), BRIGADOON (Tommy), THE MUSIC MAN (Harold), COMPANY (Paul), CAMELOT (Lancelot), JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (Pilate), MACK & MABEL (William Desmond Taylor), SWEENEY TOOD (Antony), and KISS ME, KATE (Fred). Off-Broadway credits include MAGPIE (George) and NAUGHTY MARIETTA (Etienne). Gary has also appeared in such television shows as “Law & Order,” “One Life to Live,” and “Another World.” He teaches absolute-beginner voice lessons on a unique website called WorkShopLive.com. Lesson cards are available at your local BestBuy store. Proud member of AEA.
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ZOE VONDER HAAR (Aunt March)
Zoe joyfully celebrates her 50th STAGES show with this production of LITTLE WOMEN. Having been involved with STAGES since the beginning, she has performed such beloved roles as Mama Rose in GYPSY, Mame Dennis in MAME, Dolly Levi in HELLO, DOLLY! (Kevin Kline Award), Cassie in A CHORUS LINE, Margo Channing in APPLAUSE, Meg in DAMN YANKEES, Fraulein Schneider in CABARET, Petra and Madame Armfeldt in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, Golde in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, and Melissa Frake in STATE FAIR to name a few. Zoe proudly continues with passion to play her part in fulfilling the STAGES vision that was just a dream some 22 years ago! Much, much love to Michael and Jack for their parts in this wonderful journey to #50!
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KARI ELY (Mrs. Kirk)
Kari is delighted to be a part of STAGES’ first Holiday show – LITTLE WOMEN! A five-time Kevin Kline Nominee, Kari had fun this summer playing the politically incorrect faux Chinese laundress
Mrs. Meers in THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE at STAGES and recently just played Tzwarah, a Polish holocaust survivor, in CHIAM'S LOVE SONG for the New Jewish Theatre. Kari is has been thrilled to see the growth of STAGES through the years and thanks you for helping to make that happen and for supporting live theatre! She will be in several productions next year around town, but none more important than the pending nuptials with her favorite actor and love, Peter Mayer. [TOP] |
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BECCA KLOHA (Beth/Amy Standby)
Becca is thrilled to be returning to St. Louis to make her debut at STAGES! A recent graduate of Webster Conservatory, Becca has spent most of the past year touring China and South Korea with the company of 42ND STREET. Favorite roles include Peggy in 42ND STREET, Nanette in NO, NO, NANETTE!, and Chava in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. Becca would like to thank the Lord for His faithfulness and impeccable timing, her family, and Ryan for their undying love and support. I miss you always! [TOP]
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BILL LYNCH (John Brooke/Mr. Laurence Standby)
Bill most recently appeared in the summer 2008 STAGES productions of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT and THE MUSIC MAN. He received a Kevin Kline Award nomination for his work as Reverend Moore in the STAGES production of FOOTLOOSE and has worked with most of the professional theatre companies in St. Louis. Bill is Professor of Voice & Speech at Webster University’s Conservatory of Theatre Arts. He earned his BA in Theatre from the University of Maryland and an MFA in Acting from the Florida State University/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training. Bill has been a member of Actors’ Equity since 1989. [TOP] |
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