ERIKA AMATO* (Dorothy Brock) Favorite credits include: National Tour: Flashdance: the Musical (Miss Wilde). Off-Broadway: Signs of Life (Berthe Pluhar), Triumph of Love (Hesione). Regional: An American in Paris (Madame Baurel), R+H’s Cinderella (Madame), Biography (Marion Froude), Into the Woods (Witch), Hairspray (Velma Von Tussle), Sleeping Beauty Wakes (Bad Fairy), Anything Goes (Reno Sweeney). TV/Film credits include: Power Book III: Raising Kanan, “Quantum Leap,” and Enchanted. Erika is also the lead singer of Velvet Chain (best known from Buffy the Vampire Slayer). This performance is lovingly dedicated to her late husband Jeff Stacy, her mom (Judy), and her dad (Paul). Gone, but never forgotten.

JEREMY BENTON* (Andy Lee) is so happy to be returning to Riverside (42nd Street, Cagney) after just finishing a sold out run of Anything Goes as Billy Crocker at The Wick Theatre! Recently: Fred Astaire in the Off-Broadway original production of Cheek To Cheek: Irving Berlin In Hollywood. Favorite performances include: Phil Davis in the National Tour of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas (7 seasons), Bob Hope in Off-Broadway's Cagney (Original Cast/Astaire Award Nominee), Billy Lawlor in 42nd Street (Broadway-opposite Shirley Jones), Billy Crocker in the National Tour of Anything Goes (opposite Rachel York), Kenneth Gibson in Call Me Madam (Lyric Theatre-opposite Beth Leavel), Bert in Mary Poppins (Nashville Rep), Fred Astaire in Backwards In High Heels (Original Cast), and he has played Don Lockwood in Singin’ In The Rain eight times in some of the best regional theatres in the country. Follow him on IG: @jeremywbenton

STEVE BRADY* (Oscar) returns to Riverside having just finished performing as Lionel Percy in this season’s Bakersfield Mist. Previously, he appeared as Sigmund Freud in Freud’s Last Session, Doc in West Side Story, and Uncle Tim in Midnight Clear. He’s appeared on Broadway, Inherit The Wind, with Christopher Plummer and Brian Dennehy; toured Nationally in The Exonerated, alongside Robin Williams and Lynn Redgrave; done several Off-Broadway shows including Bill W. And Dr. Bob at Soho Playhouse; and toured the world in 2009’s 50th anniversary production of West Side Story. Regional credits include Baltimore Center Stage, Shakespeare Theatre DC, Cincinnati Playhouse, Denver Center, St.Louis Rep, The Wilma, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, Syracuse Stage, and in Florida, Orlando Shakespeare, and Gulfshore Playhouse in Naples. Originally from Seattle, Steve lives in New York City but is feeling the pull of home. “Go West, old man”, said Horace Greeley…or something like that. 

JOE CAPSTICK* (Bernie) Riverside Theatre debut! Previous credits include the ensembles of 42nd Street, Crazy For You, and Holiday Inn (Drury Lane Theatre), the ensembles of The Sound of Music and Holiday Inn (Marriott Theatre), the ensemble of Newsies (Paramount Theatre), George in The Drowsy Chaperone (Peninsula Players Theatre), and Bill Calhoun in Kiss Me, Kate! (Skylight Music Theatre). For Kelcey, my love.

LANENE CHARTERS* (Maggie Jones) is absolutely thrilled to be tapping troubles away at Riverside Theatre!  Broadway/Tours:  Mamma Mia!, Elf (secretary Deb), Annie Get Your Gun (Dolly Tate u/s), Titanic (Stw. Robinson/Jack Thayer), Big (yuppie Diane), Cats (Sillabub).  Toured Japan as a soloist with the Tokyo Philharmonic. Favorite roles:  Helen (Fun Home), Rosie (Mamma Mia!), Louise (Holiday Inn),  Miss Shields (Christmas Story). Paulette  (Legally Blonde), Karen/Murial/Norma (Plaza Suite), Mary (Mauritius), and Gloria (Boeing Boeing). BFA Point Park University. www.LaneneCharters.com.  Much love and thanks, Mom, Dad, Juney & Jason!  Don’t forget to smell the flowers and dance like no-one is watching… :)

MALLORY DAVIS* (Gladys) is so excited to revisit one of her favorite shows! National Tour: 42nd Street (Lorraine, Annie u/s) Regional: Will Rogers Follies (Swing-Goodspeed Opera House); Chicago (Go To Hell Kitty- Fulton Theatre); White Christmas (Ogunquit Playhouse); 42nd Street (Annie u/s- NSMT); Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (Gateway/Ogunquit) Training: Dan Thaler- Matt Farnsworth Studio. Love to Colby and the fam! @mmallorydavis

MARK DONALDSON* (John) is thrilled to be a part of this company for his Riverside debut! National Tours: Fiddler On The Roof starring Harvey Fierstein and Cats as Mungojerrie. Regional: Walnut Street Theatre (Shrek, Matilda, The Little Mermaid, Rocky), Sacramento Music Circus (more Cats), TUTS (A Chorus Line, Camelot), North Shore (even more Cats), The Fulton (42nd Street), Maltz-Jupiter (Billy Elliot), Flat Rock (H2$), Arvada (A Christmas Carol). Also: Disney Cruise Line and Tokyo DisneySea. BFA from The Hartt School. Thanks to the entire 42nd Street and Riverside team! Love to Mom and Dad! Instagram: @markyd1982

COURTNEY ECHOLS* (Rose Marie) is so honored to be making her Riverside Theatre debut! Select credits include: An American in Paris (International Tour), Brigadoon (Pittsburgh CLO), Beauty and the Beast (Pittsburgh CLO, The Muny, Fulton Theatre, Gateway Playhouse). She would like to thank the casting and creative teams for this opportunity, and her agents, husband, and family for all their support! Proud of member of AEA.  @courtney.echols www.courtneyechols.com

TYLER FISH* (Mac, Dog, Thug) is excited to make his Riverside Theatre debut. Tyler grew up in St. Petersburg, FL and was seen there last year performing as Wes Warnicker in Footloose.  Other favorites include: Crazy for You (Bobby Child); Singing in the Rain (Cosmo Brown); The Full Monty (Ethan Girard); Dames at Sea (Hennessy/Captain); Hello, Dolly (Rudolph Reisenweber); Annie Get Your Gun (Charlie Davenport); On the Town (Chip); The Producers (Mr. Marks/Kevin/Jason Green); Laughter on the 23rd Floor (Kenny Franks); Barefoot in the Park (Paul Bratter).  He’s also a member of the Barbershop Harmony Society.  To his wife, Erin, “Life is Good!”

WILL GEOGHEGAN (Clifford, Thief) is a Kentucky native and was last seen in Cats on RCCL (Pouncival, Mungojerrie, & Mr. Mistoffelees). National Tours: Wizard of Oz and Elf the Musical. Regional: Mary Poppins (Paper Mill Playhouse); Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (Fiddlehead Theatre); A Chorus Line (Larry, u/s Mike, Mark, Pittsburgh Playhouse); Brigadoon (The Wick); Anything Goes (WBT); 42nd Street (Fulton Theater). Music video “WIG” by Todrick Hall. Disney Cruise Lines, Kentucky Ballet Theatre and Eglevsky Ballet. He is also a NYC drag artist under the name, Willa Mania. BFA in Dance from Point Park University. Thank you to my very supportive friends and family. Instagram: @itswillamania

KATIE GRIFFITH* (Lorraine, Dance Captain) [she/her] is delighted to be tapping on down this iconic street! Off-Broadway: Seesaw (J2 Spotlight Co./Theatre Row). Regional: The Muny, 5th Avenue, Music Theatre Wichita, North Shore Music Theatre, Village Theatre, and more. Katie was last seen as #2 in Sarah DeLappe’s The Wolves at McCarter Theatre Center. Next up, Katie heads to Cape Playhouse in An American In Paris directed and choreographed by Emmy-winner, Al Blackstone. Much love to Mom & Dad, DGRW, and the entire 42nd Street team! @katiemgriffith katiemgriffith.com

RACHEL HAFELL* (Peggy Sawyer) is thrilled to be returning to Riverside Theatre! She was last on this stage as Anne in La Cage in 2020. One of her favorite roles 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) at the Little Theatre On The Square. Rachel, a native of Louisville, KY, graduated from Roosevelt University with a BFA in Musical Theater and now lives in New York City. Instgram -  @rachelhafell01

ALEX HARTMAN* (Ensemble) is honored to be making her Riverside Theatre debut in 42nd Street! Regional credits include: Act of CT, Rock Of Ages, Jesus Christ Superstar and Guys & Dolls (Ensemble, Swing, Dance Captain), Transcendence Theatre's A Chorus Line (Swing, Associate Choreographer), Arrow Rock Lyceum Mary Poppins, Crazy For You, Mamma Mia, Oklahoma!, Funny Girl. NYC: Popstar! (Ensemble/Assistant Choreographer), The Magician (featuring Dan White). Endless gratitude to CESD, my family, friends and incredibly supportive fiancé, Kayley.  @alexjhartman

BENJAMIN HOWES* (Bert Barry) Originally from Australia. Broadway: Mary Poppins, Scandalous, [title of show]. National Tours: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Mary Poppins, Shrek The Musical. Off-Broadway: A Man Of No Importance, The View Upstairs, [title of show], Girl Crazy.Regional: A.R.T. in the award winning play The Shape She Makes, Alliance Theatre, Old Globe, Goodspeed and Asolo Repertory among many others. Film/Television: Full Circle (Steven Soberbergh), “The Blacklist,” “Gossip Girl,” “The Deuce,” “Law and Order: Criminal Intent,” “Deadly Women,” “Flight of the Conchords,” “One Life To Live.”  Instagram @benjthestar

BRYAN THOMAS HUNT* (Billy Lawlor) Riverside debut! Bryan is grateful to be a part of this iconic show. National Tours: White Christmas and Billy Elliot. Regional: Alliance, Ahmanson, MUNY, North Shore Music Theatre, Ogunquit Playhouse, Paper Mill Playhouse, Westchester, Goodspeed Opera House, North Carolina Theatre, and the Engeman Theater. Favorite shows include: Crazy for You, The Drowsy Chaperone, Singin in the Rain and Mary Poppins. Proud graduate of the Boston Conservatory. Thanks to CGF, everyone at Riverside and this creative team. Love to his family and his wife, Kelly Sheehan, his one and only dame.

PATRICK OLIVER JONES* (Pat Denning) has performed Off-Broadway in The Extraordinary Ordinary, Church & State, Absolution, and The Magdalene as well as the national tours of The Addams Family and Evita. Regionally, Patrick has done two other productions of 42nd Street at Bucks County Playhouse and most recently at Goodspeed Opera House. His starring roles include: Man Of La Mancha (Quixote), Fun Home (Bruce, Henry Award nominee), and Crazy For You (Zangler, SALT Award nominee). He is host and producer of the award-winning theater podcast Why I'll Never Make It, now in its seventh season. Thanks to God for continued blessings and to friends and family for constant love and support. IG: pojnyc

MALLORY KING* (Phyllis, Ensemble) Riverside Theatre debut! Credits: Annie (Lily/National Tour), Legally Blonde (Serena/NCL), Super You (New World Stages), School of Rock (Patty/Tuacahn), Annie (Lily/Tuacahn), Beauty & the Beast (Babette/Tuacahn), The Count of Monte Cristo (Ens./Tuacahn), Singin’ in the Rain (Ens./Maine State), Guys & Dolls (Ens./Fulton), Wonderettes Dream On (Suzy/Farmers Alley). BFA Western Michigan University. Thanks Gotham Talent, Wojcik Casting, family, and friends. For Peggy Hickey dancing up above. Consider donating to the Entertainment Community Fund atentertainmentcommunity.org. @malloryking_actress malloryking.com

VICTORIA MADDEN (Diane, Ensemble) is thrilled to be making her Riverside Theatre debut! Broadway National Tour: Anastasia (u/s Anya; Odette) Regional: School of Rock, The Count of Monte Cristo, Beauty and the Beast, Annie (Tuacahn Amphitheatre), Anne Frank: My Secret Life (Syracuse Stage), The Wizard of Oz, Hello Dolly! (Maine State Music Theatre), The Little Mermaid (The Argyle Theatre). She is an alum of Syracuse University where she received her BFA in Musical Theatre. So much love to my parents, my brothers and William. victoriamadden.com

ROBERT MINTZ* (Ensemble) is excited to be making his Riverside Theatre debut! Primarily based in the Washington, DC area, his regional credits include: Young Frankenstein (Walnut Street Theatre); Broadway: 3 Generations (Kennedy Center); My Fair Lady (Arena Stage); Crazy for You, The Visit (Signature Theatre); On the Town, Mary Poppins, Producers, Little Mermaid (Olney Theatre Center); West Side Story (Gateway Playhouse); The Nutcracker (The Fulton Theatre). New York credits include: Shine! The Horatio Alger Musical, Seeing Stars (NYMF), Miracle on 34th Street (Actors Fund). BM from CUA.  @mintzterpiecetheater

ROB OUELLETTE (Ensemble) is excited to be back at Riverside for his 10th production of 42nd Street, after having been here in the previous production. Most of his professional career has been doing this show, as he has flap-ball-changed over 1,100 performances throughout the country, regionally and on tour. Following this, he’s off to do another in Michigan! Tours: 42nd Street (US, China, Korea & Japan). Regional: North Shore Music Theatre, City Springs Atlanta, Westchester Broadway, Alhambra Dinner Theatre, Utah Festival Opera.  www.robouellette.com 

RAFA PEPEN (Ensemble) born and raised in the Dominican Republic, is beyond excited to be making his US professional debut in one of his favorite shows with Riverside Theater. Credits in the Dom. Rep. include: CATS, The Addams Family, Godspell and Spring Awakening. He is a recent graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Thank you to my family and friends for all the love and support. 

ANGELA M. SAUERS* (Ensemble) is thrilled to make her Riverside Theatre debut! She was recently seen in Spamalot & the world premiere of Black No More.  Her journey is made possible by love & support of family, friends, & mentors.  She’s aware of her privilege & opportunities that so many don’t have, & wants to help bridge that gap.  She’s made donations to dmfyouth.org & astep.org in hopes that other inspired kids will be able to pursue their passion too. “Love & gratitude to MDPVJ, my sweet Lucky, and my rock & love, Enzo for being by my side.”  @angelasauers

Kelly Sheehan* (Josie) is trilled to once again be a part of the show she was “born” to do!  Broadway: 42nd Street, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas.  Favorite credits include: IBWC National Tour, Judy  Haynes, Mary Poppins, Singin In The Rain (Lina Lamont), Guys And Dolls, A Chorus Line (Sheila), Anything Goes, and Will Rogers Follies.  Love to her awesome parents and thanks to the Riverside team.  So grateful for this opportunity to share the stage with the leading man of her life, the handsome and amazing Bryan Hunt! 

BLAKE PATRICK SPELLACY* (Ensemble) is making his debut on the Riverside Theater stage! Some of his favorite regional credits include: Cosmo Brown in Singin’ in the Rain (The Zach, TX; The Phoenix Theater Co., AZ; The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, SC), Skimbleshanks in Cats (Beef and Boards, IN; Ocean Professional, NJ ), and Lucky in Dames at Sea (The Wick, FL; West Virginia Public, WV).He’s performed Off-Broadway in The Purser in Anything Goes and Dugsie Gibbs in Funny Face (The Lion, NYC). Recipient of 2 Broadway World Awards for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical.

PATRICK RYAN SULLIVAN* (Julian Marsh) couldn’t be happier that his tenth opportunity to play Julian Marsh is at Riverside Theatre. Broadway: 42nd Street (Julian Marsh), Beauty And The Beast (Gaston), Titanic (Stand-bye for Barrett ). Regional: Antony And Cleopatra (Antony), To Kill A Mockingbird (Atticus), Our Town (Stage Manager), Rose And Walsh (Walsh), Pygmallion (Higgins), Doubt (Flynn), Midsummer Night’s Dream (Oberon), Art (Serge), Auntie Mame (Beau), Empty Plate (Victor), Private Lives (Victor), Santaland Diaries, Tuna Christmas, Biloxi Blues (Toomey), Sweeney Todd (Sweeney), Urinetown (Lockstock), Music Man (Harold), Camelot (Arthur), My Fair Lady (Higgins), Phanthom (Phanthom), A Christmas Story (Gene), Les Miserable (Javert), Guys & Dolls (Sky), Mack And Mabel (Mack), Chicago (Billy).  www.PatrickRyanSullivan.org

NIC THOMPSON* (Ensemble) is thrilled and grateful to be returning to Riverside after previously appearing in La Cage Aux Folles. Broadway: Mary Poppins. Tours/ Other NY: Radio City Christmas Spectacular, The WHO’s Tommy, Oh, Kay! Regional: A Chorus Line, Jersey Boys, 42nd Street, Gypsy, South Pacific. Dog dad to Shotzi. Love to Mom and Dad

SARAH WAITE* (Ensemble) is thrilled to be back at Riverside for the 4th time! Some of her favorite credits include: On Your Feet! (Paper Mill Playhouse), New York City Opera (Pygmalion), Chicago (Riverside Theatre), Saturday Night Fever (WBT), Memphis (Riverside Theatre, Walnut Street Theatre). Endless gratitude to the Buscaino clan for always supporting me. And to my Love, Kevin, we got it good. Sarah is also a master teacher and choreographer connecting with students all over the country. Learn more@sarah_waite_  www.sarah-waite.com

MARK WILLIAM* (Ensemble) Credits include recent Broadway debut in Broadway Backwards with Lea Salonga, the U.S. premiere of Mel Brooks’ revised Young Frankenstein, Off-Broadway’s Day in Hollywood/Night in the Ukraine and Over Here! with Debbie Gravitte, as well as Mame with Leslie Uggams and Jerry’s Girls with Susan Anton. 2-time Broadway World Award winner for Debut Act and Independent Album for Come Croon With Me. Mark’s critically-acclaimed show, Technicolor Dreams, plays The Green Room 42, Feinstein’s clubs, and luxury cruises. Also lyricist and star of the new musical, Dorian’s Wild(e) Affair, expected to debut Off-Broadway next season.  markwilliamnyc.com

RON WISNISKI* (Abner Dillon) played Abner in Riverside’s 2010 production of 42nd Street. Ron has now appeared in 20 Riverside Theatre productions over the past 30 years. National tours: Beauty and the Beast (Lumiere), Annie (FDR), and Tintypes (Teddy Roosevelt). His other credits number more than 200 plays and musicals at theatres nationwide.  He is an audience favorite at Sacramento Music Circus (32 productions), Goodspeed Musicals (10 productions), and Arrow Rock Lyceum (10 productions including four seasons as Scrooge). He has received a Connecticut Critics Circle Award, Pittsburgh Drama League Award, and is a three-time IRNE Award nominee.  Next: The Music Man (Mayor Shinn) in Sacramento.   RonWisniski.com

JESSICA WOCKENFUSS* (Annie) Riverside debut! NY City Center Encores!: Hey, Look Me Over!, Me and My Gal. National Tour: Jersey Boys, White Christmas, Spamalot. Regional: Paper Mill Playhouse, Sacramento Music Circus, Pioneer Theatre Company, Ogunquit Playhouse, North Shore Music Theatre, Theatre By the Sea, TUTS, Dallas Summer Musicals, PCLO, KC Starlight. Favorite roles include: Peggy Sawyer (42nd Street), Roxie Hart (Chicago), and Willie Cagney (Cagney). BFA Elon. Love to Mom, Nick, and my sweet Mr. B. 

Creative Team

Director/Scenic Designer: ALLEN D. CORNELL
Associate Director/Choreographer: PATRICK BOYD
Associate Choreographer: JENNIFER LEE CROWL
Special Choreography Consultant: JEREMY BENTON
Music Director: BRUCE BARNS
Associate Music Director: MATTHEW MECKES
Costume Designer: STEFANIE GENDA
Assistant Costume Designer: KIM GRIFFIN
Wig Designer: KURT ALGER
Lighting Designer: YAEL LUBETSKY
Sound Designer: CRAIG BEYROOTI
Casting: WOJCIK CASTING TEAM 
Stage Manager: INGRID LOUISE OLSON*
Assistant Stage Manager: SARAH LUEDLOFF*
Assistant Stage Manager: DORA JANE TRENBEATH*