Katie Barna* (Angelique, Ensemble) is delighted to be making her Riverside Theatre debut in this fabulous show! Favorite regional credits include: The Producers (Ulla) at Moonlight Stage Productions, Big Fish and Hello, Dolly! at Music Theatre Wichita, Nice Work If You Can Get It and Catch Me If You Can at Music Theatre West, and Will Rogers Follies at Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. Internationally, she had opportunity to perform Paris Merveilles at Le Lido in Paris, France. Proud OCU Alum! Grateful for the unconditional love and support of her family and friends.

James Beaman* (Albin) is happy to celebrate his 30th year in show business here at Riverside, where he’s appeared in My Fair Lady, Crazy For You, and Hello, Dolly!.  His credits are a who’s who of the finest character parts in the repertoire. James has played leading roles opposite greats like Sally Struthers, Valerie Harper, Richard Chamberlain, Gary Beach and John O’Hurley.  He starred as Sir Robin in the First National Tour of Spamalot, and has originated roles in two new musicals, Frog Kiss and The Road To Qatar! (Cast Album).  Film: Till We Meet Again; Illusions.  TV: “Law & Order: SVU,” “Succession.”  James dedicates his performance to the memory of the great Jerry Herman. www.jamesbeaman.com.

Maggie Darago* (Clo-Clo, Collette, Dance Captain, Ensemble) is a New York based California native and proud graduate of the UCLA Ray Bolger Musical Theatre Program. She has appeared singing and dancing on many stages across the country in regional and touring productions, even performing at the Hollywood Bowl. Maggie would like to thank DDO Artists Agency and her family, as well as DJ, Wojcik / Seay Casting, and the entire La Cage team for bringing her along on this journey. Find her on instagram (@mangodrango) or online at www.maggiedarago.com to keep up with her latest news!

Ben Earman (Etienne, Ensemble) is thrilled to make his Riverside professional series debut, having grown up as a kid with Riverside Children’s Theatre. Born and raised in Vero Beach, he holds a BA Degree in Musical Theatre from the University of Tampa and has performed professionally throughout the State and local areas. Favorite credits include: The Producers (Leo Bloom), Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (William Barfeè), Carrie: The Musical (Billy Nolan), and professionally with Busch Gardens Tampa Bay where he sang and danced with over 50 different types of live animals daily! Many thanks to the incredible Riverside team, family, friends and the many sponsors, members, & amazing patron producers he gets to work with daily as Riverside Theatre’s Gift Services Administrator! 

Peter Ermides* (Monsieur Renaud)  is thrilled to performing La Cage here at the Riverside Theatre. And, happy to be in Florida away from the cold in NYC. Broadway: Wicked (Dillamond/Wizard cover) Gershwin Theatre. He also opened both the Chicago and 2nd national tour companies of Wicked. King David (King David cover) The New Amsterdam Theatre.  And, his Broadway debut, The Who’s Tommy (playing the role of Tommy) St. James Theatre. Regionally: Assassins (Giuseppe Zangsra), A Chorus Line (Greg Gardner). Peter’s a graduate of The Boston Conservatory of Music. He lives in NYC with his lab/retriever Bodhi.

Rachel Hafell* (Anne, Odette) is thrilled to perform in her first show at Riverside Theatre! Her most recent role was Polly in Crazy for You at The Encore Theatre Company.  You might have also seen her at Drury Lane in Chicago, Joseph... and Crazy For You.  Other regional credits include:  Damn Yankees (Lola), Annie (Lilly St.Regis) and Noises Off! (Brooke). Rachel graduated from Roosevelt University with a BFA in Musical Theater and now lives in New York City.  She is so thankful for friends and family supporting her dreams and keeping up with her craziness. IG: @rachelhafell01

David Hess* (Edouard Dindon) is thrilled to be making his Riverside Theatre debut!  Broadway: Sunset Boulevard, Sweeney Todd, Annie Get Your Gun. First National Tours: The Bridges of Madison County (Charlie), Sweeney Todd (Sweeney), Ragtime (Admiral Peary). Carnegie Hall/Royal Albert Hall: Kristina (Daniel). Lincoln Center: Dessa Rose (Bertie). Regional theater: Shenandoah (Charlie; Chicago’s Best Actor Jefferson Award), Jane Eyre (Rochester; San Francisco Bay Area Critics Best Actor Award), Grand Hotel (Baron; Barrymore nominee). Film: New York Crossing, Tennessee Nights. TV: “Power,” “Madam Secretary,” “The Americans,” “Elementary,” “The Good Wife,” “Royal Pains.” www.DavidHess.info

Jenny Hill* (Madame Dindon, Madame Renaud) is so happy to be making her Riverside debut as Madames Dindon and Renaud in La Cage. Jenny has been seen performing numerous roles in the original Broadway companies of Seussical The Musical, as Gertrude McFuzz with Rosie O’Donnell; Spamalot as The Lady of The Lake opposite Tim Curry; Elf The Musical, as Jovie; Something Rotten as Bea and Portia; and Wonderful Town at City Center, as Helen. Just last season on Broadway Jenny was the cover for Marilu Henner in Getting’ The Band Back Together. She has also toured through the US and Europe. Jenny had the pleasure of playing Lois/Bianca in the first National Tour of Kiss Me Kate, with Rex Smith and Rachel York. She was also the Eva cover on the European tour of Evita and performed the role of Sally Bowles in the European Tour of Cabaret. Jenny also had the incredible honor of working with Sir Elton John and Sir Tim Rice in the original company of Disney’s Aida with Heather Headley. Jenny has also been seen at The Metropolitan Opera as Margot in The Merry Widow with Placido Domingo. Her recent TV credits include Zsa Zsa Gabor in “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” Most recently Jenny was seen as Karen Holmes in the workshop of Sir Tim Rice’s new Broadway musical From Here To Eternity. 

Leeds Hill* (Hanna, Ensemble) Riverside debut! Leeds is thrilled to revisit the role of Hanna after playing her at North Shore in 2013. Broadway: Cabaret (Emcee u/s/Bobby/Two Ladies/Violin/Clarinet) - 2014 Original Broadway Cast. Leeds understudied Alan Cumming and played the Emcee 7 times on Broadway and 5 times on Tour. National Tours: Cabaret, Mary Poppins (Neleus). Regional: A Chorus Line, TUTS (Greg); Beauty and the Beast, Paper Mill (Lumiere u/s, understudying Gavin Lee); Jerome Robbins’ Broadway, The Muny (Ozzie). Graduate of CCM Musical Theatre. Thank you to Riverside, The Krasny Office, my family, and my husband Jeremy. @leedshill

Liam Johnson* (Chantal, Ensemble) is thrilled to be making his debut at Riverside! He was last seen in Florida dancing in Jeff Calhoun’s reimagining of The Music Man at the Asolo Repertory Theatre. Other credits: Memphis (Theatre Under The Stars), West Side Story (Connecticut Rep.), Cinderella and All Shook Up (Arrow Rock Lyceum), The Producers and The Music Man (Theatre By The Sea), Gypsy (Timberlake Playhouse), Broadway Backwards (New Amsterdam Theatre). Endless gratitude to Laura, Tony, KK, and my team at Take 3 Talent. BFA: Webster Conservatory @liamjohnsonNY

Jesse Jones* (Jacob) thanks God and is jubilant to return to Riverside making his principal debut. Some Regional: Memphis, Mamma Mia (Riverside Theater); Jesus Christ Superstar Gospel (Alliance Theater); Dreamgirls (North Carolina Theater); In the Heights (Sacramento Music Circus); Shrek, Holiday Inn (Walnut Street Theater); Cabaret (Barter Theater); Swing (Gateway Playhouse); The Wiz (Arkansas Rep). Other: Original Cast Dream Along with Mickey & Totally Tomorrowland Christmas (WDW Magic Kingdom), Aida, Semele (Opera Philadelphia). Big hug to RDJ, AL, and JW for their support with this show. www.Jjones.biz

Bruce Landry* (Jean-Michel) is happy to be back at Riverside Theatre after performing here nearly seven years ago as Marius in Les Misérables. Bruce then joined the Broadway revival of Les Misérables, and the Broadway company of Anastasia the Musical. He toured the country with the 1st National Tour of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, and has performed in New York City at Radio City Music Hall, Lincoln Center, New York City Center, and more. Thanks to Rikky and Sean at Hybrid, to Mom for her constant love and support, and to Jason— “Life is a celebration with you on my arm!” Dedicated to Dad. @bruceflandry

James Patterson* (Georges) is excited to make his debut at Riverside.  Most recent credits include: Don Quixote/Cervantes in Man Of La Mancha at Stages St. Louis, Georges in ‪La Cage Aux Folles at the Pioneer Theatre Company, Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast at Theatre Under The Stars, and Dr. Livesey in Treasure Island at the Fulton Theatre.  Broadway and National Tour credits include: Gigi (Dufresne), Mary Poppins (Park Keeper), The Drowsy Chaperone, Disney’s Beauty And The Beast (Beast, Gaston, and Lumiere understudy), Cats (Munkustrap), and State Fair. Website: jamespattersontheactor.com.  Thanks to friends and family, the great people at CGF, and especially my BJH.

Jacob Paulson* (Bitelle, Ensemble) is thrilled to be making his debut at Riverside Theatre. National Tours: Kinky Boots. Regional: Ogunquit Playhouse, North Shore Music Theatre, Theatre By The Sea, The Wick Theatre. Other: Toyko Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and Holland America Line. Point Park University B.A. Dance. He would like to thank Gregg Baker Management, his family, Manny, and Ron Tassone for their endless support and love. @ja_pauls

Matthew Patrick Quinn* (Francis) is excited to make his Riverside Theatre debut! First national tour of Finding Neverland. Regional: Matilda (Northern Stage), Peter and the Starcatcher (Playhouse on Park), The Addams Family (Gateway & Ogunquit), Crazy For You (Pennsylvania Shakespeare), She Loves Me (Infinity Theatre). Tours: Scooby Doo LIVE! (Warner Bros), The Complete Works Of William Shakespeare Abridged (Windwood Theatricals). Original casts of Villain’s Tonight, Wishes & Aladdin for Disney Cruise Line. Thank you to Wojcik / Seay Casting, ATB Talent and DJ for this opportunity and to all of you for supporting theatre!

Parker Reeves (Waiter, Ensemble) is from Trussville, AL and is a recent graduate of the University of Alabama where he received a BA in Theatre with a Concentration in Musical Theatre. Parker was recently an actor in Tree Army: The CCC Project, a show which toured through various Alabama state parks to teach audiences about Civilian Conservation Corps and FDR’s New Deal. Other credits include: January’s production of Thoroughly Modern Millie, Forever Plaid (Sparky), A Chorus Line (Frank/Male Swing), Cabaret (Hans), and The Drowsy Chaperone (Gangster 2). He’s so excited to be a Performance Apprentice at Riverside Theatre and to create a new generation of artists!

Alex Ringler* (Mercedes, Ensemble) has been seen on Broadway, off-Broadway and across the world in productions of West Side Story, A Chorus Line, Cats, Priscilla: Queen of the Desert, Pageant, The Producers and Oklahoma amongst others. TV/Film: “FBI” (CBS), “Deadbeat” (Hulu), “Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris”, “Welcome to New York.” More information available at alexringler.com. Thanks to DJ, MSA, and love to friends and family. THE BEST OF TIMES IS NOW!

Nick Silverio* (Phaedra, Ensemble) is honored to perform his favorite show for the 3rd time! MA native. University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, 2018 B.S. in Economics. National Tour: Elf the Musical. Regional: Billy Elliot (Older Billy - Goodspeed), La Cage Aux Folles (Pioneer, Goodspeed). New York: Elf the Musical (Madison Square Garden), When Change Comes (Mark Stuart), Dance Lab NY, DanceBreak, Red Bucket Follies, Broadway Bares. Television: “Saturday Night Live,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” “America’s Got Talent.” Love and thanks to the family, creatives, Elite, AEA and CTG! IG: @nicksilverioo

Vinnie Smith* (Dermah, Ensemble) is pumped to be making his Riverside debut in La Cage! Regional credits: Jerome Robbins’ Broadway (King Simon) at TUTS, Kinky Boots (Angel) at Phoenix Theatre, Mamma Mia! (Eddie), Peter Pan (Curley), and The Music Man (Ensemble) at North Shore, Newsies (Dance Captain) at La Mirada and Pittsburgh CLO. Pittsburgh native and proud Point Park University graduate. Endless thanks to the team at Riverside and the boys at Daniel Hoff for this opportunity, and his friends and family for their constant love and support. IG: _vinniesmith

Kathy St. George* (Jacqueline) is delighted to return to Riverside Theatre where she has appeared in Peter Pan (title role), Damn Yankees, The Producers, Brigadoon, Carousel, Don't Dress For Dinner, Cash On Delivery and in concert.  Broadway: Two productions of Fiddler On The Roof, including the 1991 Tony Award-winning revival starring Topol, directed by Jerome Robbins. Off-Broadway:  I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change.  Six national tours. Regional credits include: Gypsy, Mame, Violet, 42nd Street, Dear Miss Garland, 9 To 5, Menopause The Musical, Once.  A native of Stoneham, MA, Kathy has received the Elliot Norton Award and two IRNE Awards.  kathystgeorge.com

Joseph Tudor* (Nicole, Ensemble) is so excited to make his Riverside Theatre debut with La Cage Aux Folles! Some of his past credits include: The National Tour of Elf: The Musical, La Cage Aux Folles (Mercedes), A Chorus Line (Mark), West Side Story (Baby John), Cabaret (Fritz), and Gypsy (Angie). Joseph has also danced for New York City Opera, as well as Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. Joseph is a teacher and choreographer for studios in the New York City and New Jersey area. BFA Shenandoah Conservatory. Many thanks to MSA, DJ, and to Riverside. @josephtudor

Creative Team

Director, Choreographer: DJ Salisbury
Music Director: Anne Shuttelsworth
Associate Music Director: John Yun 
Scenic Designer: Cliff Simon
Costume & Wig Designer: Kurt Alger
Lighting Designer: Yael Lubetzky 
Sound Designer: Craig Beyrooti
Casting: Wojcik | Seay Casting
Stage Manager: Mark Johnson*
Assistant Stage Manager: Amy M. Bertacini*