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PETE THE CAT at First Stage

Dates: (4/10/2024 - 3/11/2024 )

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First Stage opens its 2024-2025 season with a vibrant musical adaptation, featuring the jazzy antics of Pete the Cat. As Pete moves in with the structured young artist Jimmy Biddle, he helps inspire Jimmy to discover his creativity through an exciting global adventure. The production stars Ethan Smith as Pete and Juan Ramon Andrade Escobedo as Jimmy, accompanied by a talented cast that brings to life a colorful array of characters. Director Bree Beelow leads this toe-tapping journey designed for the whole family, running from October 4 to November 3, 2024.

Cast and Creative team for PETE THE CAT at First Stage

Cast

Ethan Smith

Pete the Cat


Tori Watson

Mom / Mrs. Creech / Roadie


Todd Denning

Dad / Cat Catcher / Roadie / Shark


Juan Ramon Andrade Escobedo

Jimmy Biddle


Jillian Vogedes

Olive Biddle


Elliot Lippman

Gus the Platypus


Julius Newman

Barnaby / Astronaut


Jule Jordan Schloemer

Eloise / Mona Lisa


Ryan Stepanski

Jimmy Biddle


Allyson Lindberg

Olive Biddle


William Swoboda

Grumpy Toad


Jessimia Page

Gus the Platypus


Elias Totleben

Barnaby / Astronaut


Savannah Carlson

Eloise / Mona Lisa


TBD

Grumpy Toad


Creative Team

Bree Beelow

Director


Bree Beelow

Choreographer


Paul Tillen

Music Director


Martin McClendon

Scenic Designer


Lyndsey Kuhlmann

Costume Designer


Jason Fassl

Lighting Designer


Jessica Baker

Assistant Lighting Designer


Josh Schmidt

Sound Designer


Kelly L. Schwartz

Production Stage Manager


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