Meet the Cast of LEMPICKA, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

Eden Espinosa is TAMARA DE LEMPICKA

Eden Espinosa is recognized for her critically acclaimed and iconic portrayals of ‘Elphaba’ in Wicked (Broadway, Los Angeles, and San Francisco), and ‘Maureen Johnson’ in the closing Broadway company of Rent. Eden’s passions also extend to the development of new works, stemming from her early years originating the title role of the now cult favorite musical Brooklyn on Broadway to currently starring in Michael John LaChuisa’s The Gardens of Anuncia at Lincoln Center. Eden also led the cast of LaChuisa’s Rain at The Old Globe before beginning her rich collaboration with Tony Winner Rachel Chavkin and Lempicka. After developing the musical at both The Williamstown Theatre Festival and La Jolla Playhouse, Eden is thrilled to be returning to Broadway to originate her second titular role, as ‘Tamara de Lempicka.’ Other favorites include ‘Trina’ in Falsettos (National Tour), ‘Daniela’ in In the Heights (Kennedy Center), ‘Emma Borden’ in Lizzie (Signature), and ‘Mary’ in Merrily We Roll Along (Huntington). Eden, an in-demand voiceover artist, was nominated for an Emmy Award for her work as ‘The Queen of Hearts’ in Disney’s “Alice’s Wonderland Bakery.” She is also known for her voice work as ‘Cassandra’ in “Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure,” “Robot Chicken,” “MAD TV,” “Elena of Avalor,” and “Titan Maximum.” Eden’s albums Look Around and Revelation, her album of original music, can be found on all streaming platforms and are available at www.edenespinosa.com. Instagram @edenespinosa

Amber Iman is RAFAELA

Amber Iman is a performer, filmmaker, activist, and one of the most sought-after theatre artists and vocalists working today. A proud Howard University graduate, she debuted on Broadway as the High Priestess of Soul, ‘Nina Simone,’ in Soul Doctor, earning rave reviews and a Clive Barnes Award nomination. Since, she has been seen in George C. Wolfe’s Shuffle Along beside theatre luminaries Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Billy Porter, etc. She was also in the first National Tour of the megahit musical Hamilton and has performed Off-Broadway and regionally with New York Theatre Workshop, New World Stages, Two River Theater, the Kennedy Center, and many more, earning Helen Hayes and IRENE Award nominations, and winning the Ovation Award and the prestigious Emery Battis Award for Acting Excellence from Shakespeare Theatre Company in DC. Favorite recent credits include ‘Nadira’ in Goddess (Berkeley Rep) and ‘Pam Brown’ in Hippest Trip: The Soul Train Musical (A.C.T.). On TV, Amber has been seen on “High Maintenance” for HBO, and her self-produced short film, Steve, has been a critical darling at film festivals across the country and internationally, winning Best Short, Best Actress, and the Audience Choice Award. She starts production on her second short, Blackberry Winter, this Spring. As an activist, Amber is the proud Co-Founder of Broadway Advocacy Coalition and Black Women on Broadway. In 2021, Amber was honored with a Tony Award for her work with BAC. Her Webby Award-nominated one-woman show, An Evening with Amber Iman, is available on Audible! @amberiman_ amberiman.com

Andrew Samonsky is TADEUSZ LEMPICKI

Andrew Samonsky originated the role of ‘Tadeusz Lempicki’ at La Jolla Playhouse in Lempicka. Andrew has appeared on Broadway as ‘Lt. Cable’ in the Tony Award-winning revival of South Pacific, where he was also seen in the “Live From Lincoln Center” PBS broadcast. Other Broadway credits include ‘Neville Landless’ in The Mystery of Edwin Drood, and ‘Kenneth Ormisten’ in Scandalous. Andrew was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for his portrayal of ‘Frank Russell’ in the Off-Broadway production of Michael John LaChuisa’s Queen of the Mist and was featured in the New York City Center Encores! productions of Fiorello! and Merrily We Roll Along. His national touring credits include ‘Kevin T.’ in Come From Away, ‘Robert Kincaid’ in The Bridges of Madison County, and ‘Nick’ in Disney’s On the Record. He has originated roles in Disney’s American premiere of The Hunchback of Notre Dame (‘Captain Phoebus’), Benny & Joon (‘Benny’), Somewhere in Time (‘Richard’), Tales of the City (‘Beauchamp’), and Little Miss Sunshine (‘Joshua’). Andrew has been a featured soloist with both the NY Philharmonic and Boston Pops. TV credits include “Madame Secretary” and “Elementary.” @asamonsky  

George Abud is MARINETTI

Natalie Joy Johnson is SUZY SOLIDOR

Zoe Glick is KIZETTE

Nathaniel Stampley is the BARON

Beth Leavel is the BARONESS

Mariand Torres STANDBY FOR TAMARA DE LEMPICKA & THE BARONESS

Alex Aquilino - ENSEMBLE 

Broadway: Wicked, Anastasia, An American in Paris. City Center: Hey, Look Me Over!, Me and My Girl, Mack & Mabel. Carnegie Hall’s West Side Story, Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Tour: Flashdance. Ailey/Fordham Grad. All my gratitude to casting, this amazing creative team, MSA, my family and friends! @alexxaquilino

Lauren Blackman ENSEMBLE, U/S THE BARONESS, TAMARA DE LEMPICKA

Stephen Brower ENSEMBLE, U/S TADEUSZ LEMPICKI,
MARINETTI

Kyle Brown ENSEMBLE

HOLLI' CONWAY ENSEMBLE, U/S RAFAELA

was most recently seen on Broadway as an alternate in SIX: The Musical. While there, she became the first black woman to play the role of ‘Katherine Howard’ on Broadway and did so in the inaugural performance at the Lena Horne Theatre. (The first Broadway theater to be named after a woman.). Holli’ made her debut as an Ikette in the Original Broadway Cast of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. She is excited to be a part of telling yet another powerful woman's story on Broadway! Louisiana born and raised, she is a graduate of Northwestern State University and a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. She was crowned Miss Louisiana in 2018, making her only the third black woman to do so and the first to win with natural hair. Holli' proudly represented her state at Miss America by winning the talent competition and placing 2nd Runner-Up. She would like to send a huge thank you to Steve at 44 West Entertainment, Matt and the entire DGRW team, and The Telsey Office. "Much love to my powerful friends and family. Benjamin, you are my muse; I love you. All glory to God!" @Welcometo_holliwood

Abby Matsusaka ENSEMBLE

Jimin Moon ENSEMBLE

First original Broadway cast!!! Freaking out!!! Still!!! Broadway: Aladdin. Beyond grateful to this team, A&R, CTC, and the whole Moon family. Proud Clown of Penn State MT23. 할머니 사랑해요. yktfv ;) follow along: @jiminmmoon

KHORI MICHELLE ENSEMBLE

is beyond thrilled to join this iconic group of revolutionaries in Lempicka! Her Broadway credits include Aladdin  (OBC), Moulin Rouge! The Musical (OBC), Chicago the Musical and her principal debut in the company of Bob Fosse’s Dancin’ (OBC) where she landed a Chita Rivera Award nomination (Outstanding Dancer in a Broadway show) as well as a win (Outstanding Ensemble in a Bway show)! Some other theater credits include In the Heights (Kennedy Center), The Who’s Tommy (Kennedy Center), The Color Purple(Nat. Tour), King Kong, American Dance Machine, Hercules and BLACK SWAN. TV credits include: “Up Here” (Hulu), “Rent: Live” (FOX) , “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (Amazon),”Vinyl” (HBO), “The Knick” (Cinemax), and “Z: The Beginning of Everything” (Amazon). Eternal love to my Waynie, Carver, parents, family and CESD! @kmr8787

Ximone Rose ENSEMBLE, U/S RAFAELA

Nicholas Ward ENSEMBLE

Veronica Fiaoni SWING, U/S KIZETTE, SUZY SOLIDOR

Michael Milkanin SWING, DANCE CAPTAIN,
U/S THE BARON, MARINETTI

(He/They) Broadway: Bad Cinderella; Kinky Boots. National Tours: Frozen; Bat Out of Hell; Kinky Boots. Regional: The Who's Tommy (Kennedy Center); Paint Your Wagon (The Muny). Find me on Instagram: @mmilkanin

Mary Page Nance SWING, U/S SUZY SOLIDOR

Julio Rey SWING