Producers Paula Herold and Alan Wasser announced today that the complete cast from the acclaimed off-Broadway production of Lysistrata Jones will transfer with the musical when it opens on Broadway this fall. Beginning previews November 12, 2011, Lysistrata Jones will officially open on December 14, 2011 at Broadway's Walter Kerr Theatre.
Lysistrata Jones will star Patti Murin (Lysistrata Jones), Liz Mikel (Hetaira), Josh Segarra (Mick), Jason Tam (Xander), and Lindsay Nicole Chambers (Robin) with Alexander Aguilar (Uardo), Ato Blankson-Wood (Tyllus), Katie Boren (Lampito), Kat Nejat (Cleonice), LaQuet Sharnell (Mhyrinne), Teddy Toye (Harold) and Alex Wyse (Cinesius).
Lysistrata Jones is written by Tony nominated bookwriter Douglas Carter Beane (Sister Act, Xanadu, The Little Dog Laughed) and composer/lyricist Lewis Flinn (The Divine Sister), and is directed and choreographed by Tony nominee Dan Knechtges (Xanadu, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee).
The Athens University basketball team hasn't won a game in 30 years. But when spunky transfer student Lysistrata Jones (Patti Murrin) dares the squad's fed-up girlfriends to stop ‘giving it up' to their boyfriends until they win a game, their legendary losing streak could be coming to an end. In this boisterous new musical comedy, Lyssie J. and her girl-power posse give Aristophanes' classic comedy a sexy, modern twist and take student activism to a whole new level.
Tickets for Lysistrata Jones range from $25 to $127.50, and can be purchased on
www.Telecharge.com or by calling (800) 432-7250. For more information, visit
www.LysistrataJones.com.
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Patti Murin (Lysistrata Jones) is beyond thrilled to originate the role of Lysistrata Jones on Broadway after creating the role at the
Dallas Theatre Center ("Give It Up!") and reprising it Off-Broadway with the
Transport Group. Favorite credits include Xanadu on Broadway (Euterpe/Kira u/s), Emma at the
Old Globe Theatre (Emma Woodhouse), The Little Mermaid at the MUNY (Ariel), and Beauty and the Beast with Theatre of the Stars (Belle). Patti holds a BFA from
Syracuse University in Musical Theatre, where she was also a cheerleader.
Liz Mikel (Hetaira) is making her Broadway debut with this production. She previously played the role of Hetaira in the world premiere of Give It Up! at the
Dallas Theater Center, where she is a Resident
Acting Company member. Ms. Mikel is well known to TV audiences for her role as Corinna Williams on the acclaimed TV series, "Friday Night Lights." She has been a staple in Dallas' theater and music scenes for the past 20 years. New York performances include: Blind Lemon Blues at Summer Stage and
Eve Ensler's OPC at The
Daryl Roth Theatre. As a vocalist, she has opened for Erykah Badu,
Branford Marsalis,
Issac Hayes,
Gennifer Flowers and
Joan Rivers. Ms. Mikel also played Maggie, Ty's landlady, on LOGO's, "Sordid Lives The Series." Liz was Ruthie Jenkins in the comedy, Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins, and will be appearing in the WWE movie, Bending The Rules, being released later this year.
Josh Segarra (Mick) is making his Broadway debut with this production. Recent theatre credits include Lysistrata Jones with The
Transport Group, Fat Camp: the Musical at NYMF and The Hannah Theatre (Cleveland, OH), The Boys Upstairs at NYC Fringe, and Harmonious Pimps of Harmony at
Ars Nova. TV: PBS's "The Electric Company" and Showtime's new series, "Homeland." Film: The Ministers, The Music Never Stopped, The Narrows, Tiny Dance, Suicide, Bloodnight: The Legend of Mary Hatchett. NYU Grad, Tisch School of the Arts.
Jason Tam (Xander). Broadway: A Chorus Line - Original Revival Cast (Paul); Les Misérables (Gavroche). Tour: Les Misérables. Regional: Guthrie Theater, Sacramento Music Circus, Casa Mañana. NY/Workshop: Nobody Loves You, Allegiance, The Distant Bells, The Last Goodbye, US, Clueless, The Black Suits, The Nightingale, The Yellow Wood. TV: "One Life to Live" (Markko), "Beyond the Break". Film: Every Little Step (documentary). BFA from NYU.
Lindsay Nicole Chambers (Robin) originated the role of Robin in Lysistrata Jones at
Dallas Theatre Center, then enjoyed an amazing run Off-Broadway with the
Transport Group. Broadway: Hairspray (u/s Penny, Female Authority Figure), Legally Blonde (u/s Enid, Serena, Kate/Chutney). Other favorites: All Shook Up (Natalie/Ed, Arvada Center, Carousel Dinner Theatre), Damn Yankees (Lola), Oklahoma! (Ado Annie AND Aunt Eller). www.LindsayNicoleChambers.com.
Alexander Aguilar (Uardo) is making his Broadway debut with this production. Credits include Lysistrata Jones (
Transport Group); A Chorus Line and The Light in the Piazza (Marriott Lincolnshire); Annie Get Your Gun (
Ravinia Festival); The Producers (North Carolina Theater); and the role of Taylor in the film Were the World Mine (Speak Productions).
Ato Blankson-Wood (Tyllus) was last seen in the off- B'way production of Lysistrata Jones, in Hair (off B'way, B'way & West End), and in the film It's Kind of a Funny Story. Ato is a graduate of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and is a proud member of AEA.
Katie Boren (Lampito) is a native Long Islander. Credits include Avenue Q (New World Stages), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Broadway/Tour) and Miss Saigon (Tour). Member AEA. Ithaca alumna.
Kat Nejat (Cleonice) is excited to put the "spicy" back in Cleonice after an amazing run with The
Transport Group! She was last seen on Broadway in West Side Story where she understudied and performed the iconic roles of Maria AND Anita. On TV, she recently made her "Law & Order" debut as a disgruntled Latina Bridezilla and has appeared on "Sondheim! The Birthday Concert," "Dancing with the Stars," "The Tony Awards" and on QVC selling "shooties."
LaQuet Sharnell (Mhyrinne). Broadway/National Tour: Memphis, The Lion King, Sweet Charity (Helene U/S perf); Off Broadway: Lysistrata Jones (Mhyrinne); regional: The Wiz (Dorothy), Bring It On The Musical (Featured), Candide (NYC Opera), Ain't Misbehavin (Charlaine), Princess-A New Musical, Chicago (Featured), Footloose (Wendy Jo, U/S Rusty), Aida, Nights on Broadway III, Shrek- The Musical (NY Workshop); Television/Film: "As the World Turns" (Hair Stylist), Step Up 3.
Teddy Toye (Harold) is making his Broadway debut with Lysistrata Jones. He is thrilled to be returning to Lysistrata Jones after originating the role of Harold in the Off-Broadway production. Tours: Disney's High School Musical (Ripper). Regional: Spring Awakening (Otto/Dance Captain), The Last Smoker in America - World Premiere (Jimmy). TV: "One Life To Live," "Starr X'd Lovers," "The View," "Jerseylicious," Tina Suganh's "So Good." Film: Dark Horse. Teddy-Toye.com
Alex Wyse (Cinesius) is making his Broadway debut with this production. Credits include Lysistrata Jones (
Transport Group); Academy (in South Korea); Lost in Yonkers (
Paper Mill Playhouse,
Cleveland Play House,
Maltz Jupiter Theatre); Mrs. Sharp (
Playwrights Horizons); Speech & Debate (
Lyric Stage Company of Boston); and a recurring role on HBO's "Bored to Death." Also a composer and lyricist, Alex's work was seen in NYMF 2010. Check out www.AlexWyse.com.
