John Bolton Boards Starry Readng of THE FIRST GENTLEMAN

Producer Danna Hyams has announced that Broadway favorite John Bolton has joined a star-studded cast that includes Gerard Canonico, Justin Guarini, Rachel Bay Jones, Michael Rupert, Brynn Williams and Emmy Winner Sally Struthers in two special reading presentations of Bret Simmons and David Howard's new musical THE FIRST GENTLEMAN at Shetler Studios, 244 West 54th Street, on Monday, February 22th at 3:00 PM and 6:30 PM.

Director Nick Demos is "thrilled that John Bolton is joining as the First Gentleman! His charming lovability and impeccable comedic timing are perfect for our fish out of water story."

John Bolton plays Russell Cassidy, a proud father and owner of a small construction firm whose life is turned upside down when his wife, long-shot candidate Governor Katheryn Cassidy (Rachel Bay Jones) is elected the first female President of the United States! As the first First Gentleman, Russell has a lot on his plate as this once very private man needs to learn how to live a very public life in the glass bowl that is the White House. Can he be a good father to his son (Gerard Canonico) who's new girlfriend (Brynn Williams) might be a bad influence? How will he navigate the treacherous waters of the White House Press Corps (lead by Michael Rupert) and his wife's overbearing Presidential Staff (Justin Guarani and Sally Struthers)? Will he finally learn the proper way to serve tea to the spouses of other world leaders?

The new musical THE FIRST GENTLEMAN features music by Bret Simmons and Book & Lyrics by David Howard.

Also featured in the cast are Cheryl Daro, Charles Gray, Lance Guest, Olli Haaskivi, Lorinda Lisitza, Paolo Montalban, Eddie Pendergraft, Rick Roemer, Alyssa Simmons and Hannah Simmons.

This reading cast of THE FIRST GENTLEMAN is cast by Daryl Eisenberg, CSA of Daryl Eisenberg Casting. Bret Simmons also serves as the Music Director for these February Readings.

To RSVP to the reading, please call 347-954-9157 or e-mail Gent@theatrical.ag.