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Meet the Cast of NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!

The musical officially opens Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Broadway's St. James Theatre.

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New York, New York begins previews tonight, Friday, March 24, 2023. The musical officially opens Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Broadway's St. James Theatre.

New York, New York stars Colton Ryan (Girl From The North Country, Hulu's "The Girl From Plainville") as Jimmy Doyle and Anna Uzele (Six, Apple TV+'s "Dear Edward") as Francine Evan with Clyde Alves (On The Town) as Tommy Caggiano, John Clay III (Choir Boy) as Jesse Webb, Janet Dacal (In The Heights) as Sofia Diaz, Ben Davis (Dear Evan Hansen) as Gordon Kendrick, Oliver Prose as Alex Mann (Broadway Debut), Angel Sigala (Broadway Debut) as Mateo Diaz, and Tony Award nominee Emily Skinner (Side Show) as Madame Veltri. The ensemble includes Wendi Bergamini, Allison Blackwell, Giovanni Bonaventura, Jim Borstelmann, Lauren Carr, Mike Cefalo, Bryan J. Cortés, Kristine Covillo, Gabriella Enriquez, Haley Fish, Ashley Blair Fitzgerald, Richard Gatta, Stephen Hanna, Naomi Kakuk, Akina Kitazawa, Ian Liberto, Kevin Ligon, Leo Moctezuma, Aaron Nicholas Patterson, Dayna Marie Quincy, Julian Ramos, Drew Redington, Benjamin Rivera, Vanessa Sears, Davis Wayne, Jeff Williams, Darius Wright.

Meet the cast bringing the show to life below!


Meet the Cast of NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!  ImageColton Ryan (Jimmy Doyle)

starred opposite Elle Fanning and Chloe Sevigny in Hulu's Limited Series "The Girl From Plainville"(2023 Critics' Choice Awards nominee for "Best Limited Series"). Colton previously starred as "Samuel" in the Apple TV Series "Little Voice," executive produced by JJ Abrams, Sara Bareilles, Jessie Nelson, and Ben Stephenson. Film credits include: the role of "Connor" in the feature film Dear Evan Hansen alongside Amy Adams, Julianne Moore, and Ben Platt, and the role of "Bruce" in Alan Ball's Uncle Frank (Sundance Film Festival 2020). On stage, Colton received the 2019 Theatre World Award for Outstanding Debut Performance for his role of "Gene Laine" in Conor McPherson's Girl From The North Country. The play premiered at The Public Theatre before its Broadway debut at the Belasco Theatre in 2020. Other theatre credits include Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway, and off-Broadway runs of Alice By Heart (MCC Theatre., dir. Jessie Nelson) and The White Card (A.R.T., dir. Diane Paulus).

Meet the Cast of NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!  ImageAnna Uzele (Francine Evans)

co-stars in the Apple TV+ series "Dear Edward," alongside Connie Britton and Taylor Schilling, based on the award-winning novel of the same name and written and executive produced by Jason Katims, creator of "Friday Night Lights." She recently starred as "Catherine Parr" in the North American tour and Broadway debut of SIX, which has been nominated for a Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album. Previously, she has recurred on Showtime's "City On a Hill" and guest starred on CBS' "FBI." She made her Broadway debut in Once On This Island as "Andrea Devereau." She is a graduate of Texas State University, where she earned her BFA in musical theater. She lives in New York City.

Meet the Cast of NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!  ImageClyde Alves (Tommy Caggiano)

is thrilled to be joining the beautiful world of New York, New York. Favorite credits include, Broadway: On The Town (Ozzie) *Astaire Award nomination, Bullets Over Broadway, Nice Work If You Can Get It, Anything Goes, Wicked, Hairspray, Oklahoma!, and The Music Man (Tommy Djilas) *Astaire Award Winner. TV: Disney ABC's The Music Man (Tommy Djilas) Off Broadway: Altar Boyz (Juan) and New York City Center Encores in Hey, Look Me Over! (George M.), The New Yorkers (Monahan). Regional Theatre: Crazy For You (Bobby Child) Drury Lane Theatre *Jeff Award Nomination, Nice Work If You Can Get It (Jimmy Winter) Music Theatre Wichita, Oklahoma! (Will Parker) at The Muny, Kiss Me, Kate (Bill Calhoun) at The 5th Avenue Theatre & Shakespeare Theatre Company *Helen Hayes Award Winner. Aside from being a proud father and husband, Clyde is a singer-songwriter who has released his debut EP "Back To Us" and brand new single "It's Still A Party." clydealvesmusic.com

Meet the Cast of NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!  ImageJohn Clay III (Jesse Webb)

Broadway: Choir Boy (MTC, OCC Nominee). Off-Broadway: Raisin in the Sun (Public Theater), Grand Hotel (Encores!). TV: "Raising Kanan," PBS' "Great Performances" (Mass). Education: Carnegie Mellon University. IG: @johnclayiii

Meet the Cast of NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!  ImageJanet Dacal (Sofia Diaz)

is thrilled to be returning to Broadway with New York, New York. Broadway credits: Prince of Broadway (Eva Peron, Evita, Aurora, Kiss of the Spiderwoman, Sydney, It's A Bird, It's A Plane, It's Superman.) In The Heights (Carla, Nina Rosario), Wonderland (Alice), and Good Vibrations (Surfer Girl). First National Tour: The Bands Visit (Dina). This one is for mami. Eres la inspiracion de este papel. Gracias por enseñarme la belleza de nuestra cultura y el ejemplo de vivir con amor a alegría. Te quiero, papi. E, NOITWFMBY. You can download her solo debut album, My Standards, on all digital platforms and follow her @janetdacal.

Meet the Cast of NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!  ImageBen Davis (Gordon Kendrick)

was given a Tony Honor for his work in Baz Luhrmann's La Boheme. Other Broadway: Dear Evan Hansen, Violet, A Little Night Music, Les Miserables, and Thoroughly Modern Millie. Also in NYC - Randy Curtis in Lady In The Dark, Cosmo Constantine in Encores! Call Me Madam, Knickerbocker Holiday at Lincoln Center, New York City Opera/BAM production of Anna Nicole, The Opera. National tours: Cpt. Von Trapp in The Sound of Music and Galahad in Spamalot. Internationally, Ben played Fred/Petruchio in Kiss Me Kate for the BBC at Royal Albert Hall. Favorite regional roles include: Sweeney Todd, Sky Masterson, Emile deBecque, and Curly, all at The Muny. TV/Film: "The Game" on Paramount+, NBC's Annie Live!, "Chicago Fire," "Law & Order: SVU," Woman in the Window, Boogie, ​​The Magic Flute directed by Kenneth Branagh, Barber's A Hand of Bridge, "Blue Bloods," "30 Rock," and "Numb3rs." Concerts: Philly Pops, RTÉ Orchestra, The Boston Pops at Tanglewood, Caramoor, Ft. Worth Symphony, Lille National Orchestra, Taipei Arena, and many others. For Dad.

Meet the Cast of NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!  ImageOliver Prose (Alex Mann)

is incredibly honored to be making his Broadway debut. Recent theater credits include Master Harold...and the Boys (Arizona Theater Company), Kimberly Akimbo (AEA 29-hour Reading), and The O'Leary Theory (ArtéMakar Productions). He is a graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts. Special thanks to Mom and Dad, Sam, Bre, UIA, friends, and all of the inconceivably generous teachers I've had.

Meet the Cast of NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!  ImageAngel Sigala (Mateo Diaz) (He/him/él)

is making his Broadway debut in New York, New York. Angel was born and raised in Mexico and is a graduate of Temple University's School of Theater, Film, and Media Arts. He has performed in several regional theatres in the Philadelphia area, including Arden Theatre Company, People's Light Theatre Company, and Theatre Exile. He is honored to represent his community on the Broadway stage. Para mi familia, con mucho amor.

Meet the Cast of NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!  ImageEmily Skinner (Madame Veltri)

Broadway: The Cher Show, Prince of Broadway (Outer Critics Circle Award nomination), Side Show (Tony nomination, Drama League Award), Jekyll & Hyde, The Full Monty, James Joyce's The Dead, Dinner at Eight (Outer Critics Circle nomination), Billy Elliot (Broadway World Award). OFF-BROADWAY: Picnic (Transport Group, Drama Desk Nomination), Jerry Springer The Opera (Carnegie Hall); Fiorello!, No Strings, Pardon My English, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (all at City Center Encores!); My Life With Albertine (Playwrights Horizons). REGIONAL: The Kennedy Center, Signature Theatre, Alliance Theatre, Ford's Theatre, Long Wharf, The MUNY, St Louis Rep, American Conservatory Theatre, The Old Globe, Goodspeed, Theatre Under The Stars. www.emily-skinner.co.

Meet the Cast of NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!  ImageWendi Bergamini (Ensemble)

Native of northern California, Wendi is honored to "be a part of it" with New York, New York and celebrate this incredible city. Wendi made her Broadway debut in the acclaimed revival of South Pacific at Lincoln Center and has been seen as an original cast member of Disney's Frozen, Doctor Zhivago, Promises, Promises (Miss Olson opposite Kristin Chenoweth and Sean Hayes) and Evita (Broadway revival starring Ricky Martin). National Tours: The Light in the Piazza (Franca Naccarelli), Cats, Evita, and Guys & Dolls. Regional credits include: Little Dancer (Kennedy Center), A Little Night Music (Huntington), The Bakers Wife (Goodspeed). Wendi appeared in Annie Live and The Sound of Music Live on NBC. Favorite NYC landmark: the Chrysler Building! Visit Wendi at www.wendibergamini.com IG @wendibergiebaby

Meet the Cast of NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!  ImageAllison Blackwell (Ensemble)

is thrilled to be a part of the New York, New York family. Broadway: A Night With Janis Joplin (Aretha Franklin), Pretty Woman: The Musical (Violetta), The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess and Disney's The Lion King. Regional roles include Armelia in Ain't Misbehavin', Fantine in Les Miserables, Dotty/Washing Machine in Caroline, or Change (San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actress), Woman #1 in And the World Goes 'Round, Hattie in Kiss Me Kate, and Sarah's Friend in Ragtime. Ms. Blackwell has been a part of such productions as Bernstein's Mass at The Kennedy Center, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (PBS' Live at Lincoln Center), and Ragtime at David Geffen Hall. She was most recently seen in Guys and Dolls at The Kennedy Center starring Phillipa Soo, Jessie Mueller, Steven Pasquale, and James Iglehart. As a guest soloist she has performed with such orchestras as The New York Pops, The Boston Pops, The Philly Pops, The Houston Symphony and The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. When she is not on stage, she is touring her solo show First You Dream; a musical exploration of her life and musical inspirations. Allison Blackwell received her training from Spelman College (B.A.) and The Boston Conservatory (M.M). www.allisonblackwell.co

Meet the Cast of NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!  ImageGiovanni Bonaventura (Ensemble)

Broadway: Moulin Rouge, Hello, Dolly!, Rodger and Hammerstein's Cinderella. National Tour: Wicked. Thank you to Stro, New York, New York Creative Team, Jim Carnahan Casting and DGRW!

Meet the Cast of NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!  ImageJim Borstelmann (Ensemble)

Original Broadway Cast: Chicago, Mel Brooks' The Producers, Young Frankenstein, The Addams Family, Chaplin, Bullets Over Broadway. Films include: The Producers and Center Stage. Choreography Broadway: An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin and The Nance.

Meet the Cast of NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!  ImageLauren Carr (Swing)

is ecstatic to be making her Broadway debut! Just a small-town girl, with a big dream, and a bigger God. BFA: Elmhurst University (2019). So thankful to my amazing agents @ The Mine, my crazy loving family, and especially God. Romans 8:28. Insta: @thisislaurencarr.

Meet the Cast of NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!  ImageMike Cefalo (Jimmy/Alex/Tommy Standby)

Excited to make his Broadway debut celebrating the greatest city in the world. National Tour: The Band's Visit. Off Broadway: A Day in Hollywood / A Night in the Ukraine. Favorite Regional: Calogero in A Bronx Tale (Engeman), Next To Normal (Wagon Wheel), Singin' In The Rain (Playhouse Stage Co). Film: The Old Guitarist (starring Dominic Chianese), Movie With All My Friends. @mikecef

Meet the Cast of NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!  ImageBRYAN J. CORTÉS (Swing)

This Boricua is making his Broadway debut!!! Off- Broadway: Repertorio Español Filomena Marturano (Miguel). Regional: Ogunquit The Music Man (Tommy Djilas), John Engeman Theater Guys and Dolls (Swing/Scranton Slim). Dance companies: Ballet Concierto de Puerto Rico, Odyssey Dance Theater, Bad Boys of Dance. Commercial dance: Thalia Music Video "Mojito" (Dancer/assistant choreographer), Carly Rae Jepsen "Surrender My Heart" (dancer). Thank you everyone for all the support in this crazy journey we call life but specially my mom Ivelisse Figueroa for being there for me all along. I love you!!

Meet the Cast of NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!  ImageKristine Covillo (Ensemble)

hails from Overland Park, KS. She received her BFA from Fordham University. On Broadway she appeared in West Side Story, On the Town, and Evita. Kristine has been a member of Ballet Hispanico, The Radio City Rockettes and The Metropolitan Opera Ballet. She has appeared at: The Kennedy Center, Papermill Playhouse, The MUNY, NY City Center, The Joyce Theatre, The Cape Playhouse and Houston Grand Opera. On TV, Kristine had a recurring spot in NBC's "Smash" and in the Italian TV show "AMICI." Other credits include HBO's "The Miraculous Year" and numerous performances on the Tony Awards. On film, she can be seen in Disney's Enchanted and Lustre. Kristine serves on a number of Nonprofit Boards. She received her Master's degree in Nonprofit Management from Columbia University in 2020. Kristine resides in NY with her husband, Liam, and their 2 wonderful kids.

Meet the Cast of NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!  ImageGabriella Enriquez (Ensemble)

Originally from Santa Fe, New Mexico, Gabriella is an OKCU Music Theatre alum based in NYC. Regional: Evita (Eva Peron) at Bucks County Playhouse, Jerome Robbins' Broadway (Anita) at Theatre Under the Stars, In the Heights (Vanessa) at Music Theatre Wichita, A Chorus Line (Diana Morales) at Lexington Theatre Company. Workshops: Only Gold, MCC. TV: "Law & Order: SVU." gabriellaenriquez.com @gabriella.oe

Meet the Cast of NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!  ImageHaley Fish (Swing)

is thrilled to be spending her 10th year in New York City with this iconic show. Broadway: CATS, Hello, Dolly!, Kiss Me, Kate, The Music Man. Off Broadway: Only Gold at MCC, Mack and Mabel at NYCC. TV: "Fosse/Verdon" on FX. Regional: Chicago (Velma Kelly) at The Lex. BFA NYU '17. Love to Mom, Rob, Luke, Will, and my Pantera/Murphy fam. "I'm walkin' here!" @oh_hayfish

Meet the Cast of NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!  ImageAshley Blair Fitzgerald (Ensemble)

originally from Ellicott City MD, most recently performed in the out of town try out revival of Bob Fosse's Dancin! Before that she was seen playing The Dark Lady in the original Broadway cast of The Cher Show, which she won the 2019 Chita Rivera Award for Best Dancer in a Broadway Show. She understudied Misty Copeland in the Broadway hit revival of On The Town, danced alongside Vanessa Hudgens in Gigi and was part of the original cast in the Off Broadway cult hit Trip of Love. 1st National tours include her Helen Hayes nominated role of Kate in Twyla Tharp's Come Fly Away, Dirty Dancing, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Smokey Joes Cafe and Fosse. Ashley has performed in respected theaters across the country including The Kennedy Center, Ahmanson Theatre, Houston's Theatre Under the stars, Arena Stage and Shakespeare Theatre Company. Ashley was featured in the "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" dance sequence in the hit film Isn't it Romantic, the pilot for "Smash" on NBC and appeared in movie theaters across the country in Company starring Neil Patrick Harris. She has appeared on the "Tony Awards" four times, "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and "Last Week Tonight starring John Oliver." Since 2013, Ashley has worked with the Verdon Fosse Legacy, helping to reconstruct Bob Fosse's work. Ashley continues to live and work in New York City with her husband Ryan, beautiful little girl Eden, baby boy Rowen and their family dog Billy Joel!

Meet the Cast of NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!  ImageRichard Gatta (Ensemble)

Broadway/tour: The Music Man, Diana (Netflix), Bright Star, Billy Elliot, Cinderella, Fiddler on the Roof, Pajama Game, Grease. NYC: Grand Hotel, Zorba. Regional: Huntington Theatre Company, Paper Mill Playhouse, The 5th Avenue Theatre, Pioneer Theatre Company, Centre Theatre Group , The Old Globe. Directing Credits: Disney Branded Television (D23), NBCUniversal (Radio City Upfront), Northeast Ballet Company (Assistant Artistic Director). BS in business, Empire State College. www.richardgatta.com @richardgatta.

Meet the Cast of NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!  ImageStephen Hanna (Ensemble)

is originally from Pittsburgh, PA. He danced with the New York City Ballet where he rose to the rank of principal dancer. Broadway: Hello, Dolly! starring Bette Midler, An American In Paris, On The Town (2014 Revival OBC), Billy Elliot The Musical (Older Billy/Scottish Dancer OBC). Off-Broadway: Silence! The Musical (Dream Lecter). National Tour: Come Fly Away (Sid).TV/Film: "Pose," "All My Children," "Boardwalk Empire," "Forever," Center Stage, Fourth Position. Follow on instagram @StephenRhanna and @Broadwayhusbands

Meet the Cast of NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!  ImageNaomi Kakuk (Ensemble)

Broadway: The Producers (OBC), The Frogs (OBC). TOURS: Chicago (Hunyak), Cats, Spamalot, Annie Get Your Gun, Doctor Dolittle. Other Favorites: Radio City Christmas Spectacular (Rockette), The Beast In The Jungle (Woman, Chita Rivera Award nomination, Vineyard Theatre), Contact (Girl in a Yellow Dress), Crazy For You 25th Anniversary Concert, City Center ENCORES! (multiple productions), POTUS on Broadway (Assistant Director). Film/TV: "The Producers," "The Other Two," A Very Murray Christmas, "The Daily Show." Born and raised in Milpitas, CA. BFA in Ballet, University of Utah.

Meet the Cast of NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!  ImageAkina Kitazawa (Swing)

is tremendously thrilled to be making her Broadway debut! Akina was born and raised in Japan. She came to America with Steps on Broadway's International Independent Study Program in 2016, and is overjoyed at the chance to pursue a career in America! New York: Christmas Spectacular (Radio City Music Hall), Candide (Carnegie Hall), Over Here!, National Tour: The King And I (Eliza), Regional: Jerome Robbins' Broadway (Eliza), Something Rotten, Kiss Me Kate, Carousel, Hello Dolly, An American in Paris, On The Town, Swing! (West Coast Swing Couple), Other credit: "Swingin' in the Season 2019" with The U.S. Air Force Band (DAR Constitution Hall in Washington D.C.). Endless love and gratitude to the NY NY team, CESD, teachers, friends and my sweet family.

Meet the Cast of NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!  ImageIan Liberto (Swing)

is thrilled to be joining the company of New York, New York! Most recently he was on faculty at University of Nevada Reno. Past Broadway credits include Hello Dolly! starring Bette Midler, How To Succeed In Business, Chaplin, Promises, Promises and Billy Elliot. National Tours: The Book of Mormon (dance captain), Hello Dolly (dance captain), A Chorus Line (Bobby), Evita, and Thoroughly Modern Millie. Regional: Papermill, TUTS, PCLO, Ogunquit, Gateway, Marriott Theatre, Ravinia Festival, The Hollywood Bowl. Graduate of Millikin University. Love to Mom, Christy, and Kasey, his best friend and partner in crime. Thank you Mikey at @thecollectivetalent and the entire creative and casting teams.

Meet the Cast of NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!  ImageKevin Ligon (Ensemble)

Kevin played Rudolph in Hello, Dolly! starring Bette Midler. Other Broadway shows include On the Twentieth Century; Bullets Over Broadway; The Phantom of the Opera; Sister Act; Finian's Rainbow; Young Frankenstein; The Producers; Kiss Me, Kate; 1776; The Secret Garden. Other credits include Herr Schultz in Cabaret (Goodspeed Opera House), Eddie in Mack and Mabel (City Center Encores!), Cogsworth in Beauty and the Beast (Paper Mill Playhouse), Max in The Sound of Music (Alabama Shakespeare Festival), Mr. Bumble in Oliver! (Pioneer Theatre Company), Sancho in Man of La Mancha (Sacramento Music Circus) and Pirelli in Sweeney Todd (Kennedy Center Sondheim Celebration). Kevin won a Jeff Award for his performance as Nicely-Nicely in the national tour of the critically acclaimed 1992 revival of Guys and Dolls.

Meet the Cast of NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!  ImageLeo Moctezuma (Ensemble)

makes his Broadway Debut! An Emmy-nominated choreographer & World Choreography Award recipient. The Brooklyn-born talent exploded into pop culture, performing alongside legendary icons such as Britney, Christina, Spice Girls & many more. Cementing himself as a trusted and dominant talent. Leo would expand his career to theater, working on several projects, including "Ten Commandments" starring Val Kilmer & Cirque du Soleil. Leo's work can be seen in films like Avatar 3, Being the Ricardos, In the Heights, DreamGirls, and his creative genius stretches behind the camera choreographing for the likes of P!nk, Ricky Martin, Madonna, Usher, Sandra Bullock, Magic Mike 3, American Music Awards, The Oscars and much more.

Meet the Cast of NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!  ImageAARON NICHOLAS PATTERSON (Swing) (he/him)

is bursting with excitement and gratitude to be back on Broadway with New York, New York. He was last seen in Ain't Too Proud on Broadway, where he made his Principal debut swinging on for the role of Eddie Kendricks. You may have caught his turn in Goddess at Berkeley Rep where he originated the role of Yusef and understudied Omari and Ahmed. Aaron received his BFA for Musical Theatre at The Boston Conservatory at Berklee (class of '21). During his time in Boston, he was part of transformative professional productions; Choir Boy at SpeakEasy Stage Co, Hair at New Rep Theatre and Parade at Moonbox Productions where he won the prestigious Elliot Norton Award for Best Musical Performance by an Actor for his portrayal of Jim Conley. Aaron is so grateful for his family's undying love and support through all his endeavors. He gives special thanks to his entire family whose support is unwavering. Aaron wants us all to remember that trees grow equally in both directions; if we stay rooted, the sky's the limit. Instagram: @aaron_patterson11.

Meet the Cast of NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!  ImageDayna Marie Quincy (Ensemble)

Broadway Debut! National Tours: The Color Purple (Nettie); Waitress (Nurse Norma/ u/s Becky). Select Credits: The Color Purple (Celie; Helen Hayes Nominee for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical), Leonard Bernstein's Mass (Carnegie Hall), Legally Blonde, Aida, Les Miserables, Rock of Ages, Spring Awakening, Dreamgirls; Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Workshops: Goodbye New York - A New Musical. Education: MA Music (Classical Voice), Morgan State University. All thanks to GOD, Jennie and Shannon (MMV Talent, Inc.), my Girl Shirl (mother), and the best wife a girl could ask for, LaVicke. Instagram: @daynamariequincy www.daynamariequincy.com.

Meet the Cast of NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!  ImageJulian Ramos (Ensemble) (He/Him)

Broadway Debut! Theater: Hamilton (LA, And Peggy, Philip Tour), Disney's Freaky Friday (Original Cast), West Side Story (Carnegie Hall). TV: "Tony Awards." Training: IUMT + Jacobs Pillow. Love to my siblings, EMACA, Dustin+Marc, and my OG New Yorkers: Mom and Abuela. Insta: @_julianramos.

Meet the Cast of NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!  ImageDrew Redington (Ensemble)

Broadway credits include Mean Girls, and original casts of The Prom (Kevin), and Holiday Inn (Roundabout Theatre Co.). Other highlighted credits include appearing as Motel in the critically acclaimed Fiddler on the Roof at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, and performances with Paper Mill Playhouse, TUTS Huston, and The Muny St. Louis. Training received at Elon University. @drew.redington.

Meet the Cast of NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!  ImageBenjamin Rivera (Ensemble) (he/him)

Born and raised in Iowa with a dance degree from Oklahoma City University. Broadway: Moulin Rouge, Aladdin. TV/FILM: "The Get Down" (Netflix), "Saturday Night Live," "Rent LIVE" (Fox), "Katy Keene," and "POSE." National Tours: Anything Goes, Elf the Musical, Dirty Dancing, The Bodyguard. If you wanna follow my antics as a dog dad, coffee connoisseur, and a photographer follow @benji_riv.

Meet the Cast of NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!  ImageVanessa Sears (Francine Standby)

is an award-winning actor, singer, and director. Broadway: Debut. Selected theatre: Nicola in the Canadian premiere of Kinky Boots (Mirvish); Little Shop of Horrors, Billy Elliot, Why We Tell the Story (Stratford Festival); An Octoroon, Grand Hotel, The Magician's Nephew (Shaw Festival); King Lear, Queen Goneril (Soulpepper); Is God Is (CanadianStage/Obsidian/Necessary Angel); Passing Strange, Caroline, or Change (Musical Stage Co/Obsidian); Dorothy in Wizard of Oz, Mary in Mary Poppins (YPT); Red Queen in Alice in Wonderland (Bad Hats). Selected Film and TV: "Sex/Life," "Suits," "Y the Last Man," 14 Love Letters, Sappy Holiday. IG @NessaSears.

Meet the Cast of NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!  ImageDavis Wayne (Swing)

is honored to be part of this company! Broadway: Hadestown. National Tour: Hello Dolly! Regional: Riff in Jerome Robbins' Broadway (Muny), Chicago (Muny), 10 shows at PCLO, Tommy in Music Man (NSMT). He is a native of Pittsburgh, and a yinzer at heart. Love to everyone from the back of house to the front. @Davis_Wayne LDTB

Meet the Cast of NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!  ImageJeff Williams (Ensemble)

Broadway/Tour: The Music Man (2000 Revival), The Pirate Queen, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, A Christmas Carol, The Will Rogers Follies, Me and My Girl. Regional Theater: Hamlet, Red, Good People, Seminar, To Kill a Mockingbird, M Butterfly, Art, The Crucible, The Sisters Rosensweig, Terra Nova, Outside Mullingar, Rags and more. TV: "When They See Us," "The Good Fight," "Tell Me A Story," "Orange Is the New Black," "Tales of the City," "Difficult People," "Bull," "Kimmy Schmidt," "The Sopranos." Film: The Producers. Syracuse University graduate and proud Equity member since 1987. Thanks to my agents at BWA. www.JeffWilliamsOnline.co

Meet the Cast of NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!  ImageDarius Wright (Ensemble)

happens to like New York, New York! It's a helluva town! Broadway: MJ (OBC), Pretty Woman (OBC), A Bronx Tale. TV: "FBI", "Katy Keene." Life: Actor, singer, dreamer, thinker, reader, writer, traveler, camper, hiker, skier, kayaker, biker, bowler, putt-putt golfer, crossfitter, tennis player, brother, lover, dog father, human/dancer, etc. @DariusAWright







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