Jen Perry, Robbie Roby & More to Star in IDAHO! THE COMEDY MUSICAL at Smith Center; Full Cast Set!

Celebrated for its roster of unparalleled musical theatre offerings, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts announces the complete cast for its debut of IDAHO! THE COMEDY MUSICAL, exclusively at Reynolds Hall this July. Written by Buddy Sheffield with music by Sheffield and Keith Thompson, preview performances will be held July 6 - 8, followed by the official opening night on July 9 and additional performances July 10 - 17. This limited engagement will offer patrons the rare opportunity to see the show as it is being developed.

IDAHO! THE COMEDY MUSICAL brings a hilarious new love story to life as Cassie Purdy, a mail-order bride from Ohio, arrives to Idaho to marry the notorious Jed Strunk, a real toad gagger who's got the personality of a festered wart and enough money to buy every last spud in town. Upon her arrival, Cassie encounters the handsome Whip Masters, falling in love to Strunk's dismay and setting in motion a whirlwind of events that end in three couples either discovering or re-discovering the loves of their lives.

The cast of 18 led by eight featured players includes ALEX ELLIS as Ida Dunham, CARMEN RUBY FLOYD as Mavis White Eagle, JESSICA FONTANA as Cassie Purdy, NATHANIEL HACKMANN as Whip Masters, MATT LOEHR as Slim Johnson, JEN PERRY as Aunt Pearlie, JAY ROGERS as Uncle Fate and PAUL VOGT as Jed Strunk.

The cast will also include an acclaimed ensemble featuring ALYSSA BRIZZI as Belle and Dream Cassie, BLAKE HAMMOND as Doc Generic and Exposition Jack, HOLLY HOLCOMB as Crazy Betty Felter, CHRISTINE HUDMAN as Anita Polk, ALLISON BLAIR MCDOWELL as Amanda Ride, ALEX PUETTE as Joe and Dream Whip, DESTINEE REA as Shenequa, ROBBIE ROBY as George Meany and Dance Captain, CONNOR RUSSELL as Yank Daley and JAMES TABEEK as Manny Meany.