Caleb McCarroll & Friends: A Night of New Musical Theatre at The Green Room 42

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CALEB McCARROLL, calebmccarroll2000@gmail.com

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CALEB McCARROLL & FRIENDS: A NIGHT OF NEW MUSICAL THEATRE

MARCH 24, 2025 AT 9:30PM

AT THE GREEN ROOM 42

The Green Room 42 presents Caleb McCarroll & Friends: A Night of New Musical Theatre on Monday, March 24, 2025 at 9:30pm. Caleb McCarroll, a writer, music director, and actor, has finally moved to New York City and is so excited to share some of his music with you all in a composer's showcase at The Green Room 42! Caleb's music has been described as "Billy Joel meets Phoebe Bridgers" and "a perfect marriage of the melancholic and the exuberant." This concert will feature music from McCarroll's adaptations of Macbeth, A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Three Sisters, and Blood Wedding, music from Fall Days Rain In (co-written with Colby Willis), and songs from Boneless, a musical by Omar Sosa. It's bound to be a silly and adorkable night with a healthy helping of existential dread. Let's have a party!

Caleb is thrilled to feature a cast of many friends, old and new. He is so blessed to know them and grateful for their skills, willingness, and support.

Featuring Al Bastin (Solyony in The Three Sisters), Amanda C. Gomes (Dr. Stiaszny in Boneless; Oberon in A Midsummer Night’s Dream), Amara Webb (First Witch in Macbeth; Masha in The Three Sisters), Amy VanDyke (Curveless in Boneless), Arnold Harper II (Father in Boneless; Demetrius in A Midsummer Night’s Dream), Caleb McCarroll (The Moon in Blood Wedding), Calvin Pierce (Malcolm in Macbeth), Cecily Dowd (Third Witch in Macbeth), Colby Willis (Macbeth in Macbeth), Da’Mar Levi (Titania in A Midsummer Night’s Dream), Izzy Casciani (Death in Blood Wedding; Buttless in Boneless), Josh Hoon Lee (Woodcutter in Blood Wedding; Lysander in A Midsummer Night’s Dream), Kari Belle King (Boneless in Boneless), Maddie Robert (Irina in The Three Sisters), Maya J. Christian (Second Witch in Macbeth; Hippolyta in A Midsummer Night’s Dream), Nadia Ra’Shaun (Mother in Boneless; Hermia in A Midsummer Night’s Dream), Ryan Jacobs (Woodcutter in Blood Wedding; Isaac in Fall Days Rain In), Talia Lynn Ruiz (Olga in The Three Sisters), Xavier Moses (Helena in A Midsummer Night’s Dream), Zoey Johnson (Boobless in Boneless; Lady Macbeth in Macbeth)

Caleb McCarroll & Friends: A Night of New Musical Theatre plays at The Green Room 42 on March 24, 2025. Tickets are available starting at $19, with no food or beverage minimum. Tickets and more information are available at www.thegreenroom42.com.

MORE ABOUT CALEB McCARROLL & FRIENDS:

Al Bastin (they/them) is a buoyant performer originally from St. Louis, MO. As a fellow multi-instrumentalist, they are passionate about new work and are honored to bring Caleb’s art to life. They perform with love and gratitude for their beautiful support system and the glorious world around them!

Amanda C. Gomes (they/them) is a multi-faceted artist who recently relocated to NYC from South Florida with a background in performing, directing, writing, and administration. While living in the city, they’ve been honored to perform at iconic cabaret venues in the city such as 54 Below, Green Room 42, Don’t Tell Mama, and the PIT. If not on stage, you can find them dancing at a club in Brooklyn or snuggling at home with their cat Jiji!  A huge thank you to Caleb McCarroll for this opportunity! Stay in touch with them @gogo.amour on all social media <3

Amara Webb (she/her) is originally from Kansas City, and earned her BFA in Musical Theatre from the Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts. Previous credits include Utah Shakespeare Festival, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, Kansas City Rep, and Heart of America Shakespeare Festival. She is thrilled to be a part of this group of talented artists!

Amy Van Dyke (she/her) is a silly little midwest princess who hails from just outside of Ann Arbor, MI, and graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre from Wright State University in Ohio. Recent credits include: Rizzo in Grease (Festival 56), Little Becky Two Shoes in Urinetown (Festival 56), Judy Haynes in White Christmas (The Legacy Theatre). She also recently choreographed a new work, The Brain That Wouldn’t Die! The Musical (Riverside Arts Center). @amyrvandyke

Arnold Harper II (he/him) is a NYC based actor and stylist, originally from Baltimore. He’s performed everywhere from the Green Room 42 stage to Papermill Playhouse and The MUNY in St. Louis. Follow him on IG: @arnoldharperii

Calvin Pierce (he/him) is a performer born and raised in Mississippi. Calvin has been training in voice, acting, and dance since the theatre bug bit him when he was five years old at a production of 101 Dalmatians: The Musical! Calvin graduated from Viterbo Conservatory for the Performing Arts in May of 2024 with his BFA in Musical Theatre and minor in Dance. As an artist, Calvin has a passion for inspiring people through laughter and storytelling and using every performance opportunity to make someone smile. In his spare time, you can find Calvin playing video games, going to the movies, exploring somewhere new, and spending time with his Basset Hound puppy, Gizmo!

Cecily Dowd (they/them) is a nonbinary actor and writer. Recent acting credits include Sally Bowles in Cabaret and Medium Alison in Fun Home (Coachella Valley Repertory), Mary Delgado in Jersey Boys (Plan B Entertainment), Linda O’Shea in Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help and P.B. Coleman in One Slight Hitch (Human Race Theatre Company), Elizabeth the Agitator in blowhole (New Art City Theatre), #2 in The Wolves (regional premiere with Repertory Theatre of St. Louis). They are a graduate of Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University with a degree in Musical Theatre.

Colby Willis (he/him) is an NYC-based actor hailing from the suburbs of Chicago. He is so happy to be making his Green Room 42 debut in a showcase for new musical theatre, and the fact that it’s Caleb’s work makes it even better. Recent credits include Bad Jews and Murder on the Orient Express (Repertory Theatre of St. Louis) and Seminar and The Last Days of Judas Iscariot (Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University). He is a graduate of the Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University with a BFA in Acting.

Da’Mar Levi (she/her) is an actress, vocalist, and up-and-coming model, reigning from Iowa City, IA. After graduating from Webster University in Saint Louis, she moved to NYC to pursue her biggest dreams and perform and tell Black queer and trans stories through her art. Her credits include The Witch in Into the Woods, Titania / Mistress Quince in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Ursula in The Little Mermaid.

Josh Hoon Lee (he/him) is a proud Korean American artist and performer. Past credits include Waitress, Rent (The Muny), and The Karate Kid (Stages St. Louis). He is a graduate of the Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University class of 2023.

Kari Belle King (she/her) is a Nashville, Tennessee native and is studying Musical Theater at Rider University. She is so excited to be making her Green Room 42 debut! Past credits include: Big Donna (Sweet Charity, Southeastern Summer Theater Institute), Gretchen Wieners (Mean Girls, Hendersonville Performing Arts Company), Myra (You’re Still Here, Theater Bug). She hopes you enjoy the amazing art created by the fabulous Caleb McCarroll!

Maddie Robert (she/her) is an NYC based actor from Kansas City. Her recent credits include Peggy Sawyer in 42nd Street (Arts Center of Coastal Carolina); Gypsy (Goodspeed Opera House); Helen of Troy (original) in H.O.T. the Musical (Unicorn Theatre); and Zag Zurka (original) in Hip Hop Cinderella (Off Broadway at the New Victory). She earned her BFA in Musical Theatre at The University of Oklahoma and is a member of AEA. Instagram: @maddierobert 

Maya J. Christian (she/her) is thrilled to be making her Green Room 42 debut! Special thanks again to Caleb, the cast, the crew, and everyone else who has worked so hard to make tonight so incredibly special. Favorite credits include the Jagged Little Pill 1st national tour (swing/Frankie cover), Six (Cleves, Norwegian Cruise Lines), & Into the Woods (Little Red, Barnstormer’s Theatre).

Nadia Ra’Shaun (she/her) is a New York City based performing artist. Touring: The Book of Mormon - Golden Plates Company, Hairspray - 25th Anniversary Tour. Select Regional: Ariel Moore in Footloose (Meadow Brook Theatre), Ti Moune in Once on this Island (Arden Theatre Co.) Socials: @nadiarashaun

Ryan Jacobs (he/him) is a recent graduate of Berklee College of Music, where he studied musical theatre writing. Ryan grew up performing professionally around the Kansas City area and mostly recently played Albert/Romeo (u.s. Crutchie) in Newsies at the New Theatre & Restaurant. He is currently in his first year as a composer at the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Writing Workshop. Ryan is so thrilled to sing the beautiful songs of one of his dearest multi-hyphenate friends.

Talia Lynn Ruiz (she/her) is a Chicana-Italian performer based in Manhattan. Her last appearance at The Green Room 42 was for the self-produced Latine Musical Theatre Cabaret. She is excited to continue to present and work with up and coming composers! M. M. in Musical Theatre from NYU Steinhardt. @talialynnruiz

Xavier Moses (they/them) is so excited to be back at The Green Room 42, and this time collaborating with Caleb! Originally from Richmond, VA, Xavier has trained and performed all over DC, Boston, Hartford, LA, and New York. Big thanks and hugs to my family (both chosen and biological), friends, and to Caleb for this opportunity! 

Zoey Johnson (she/her) is from Kansas City and recently graduated from CCM’s Musical Theatre program. She’s been previously seen at The Green Room 42 in CUT! and Her Name is Barbra. She loves Caleb McCarroll. Enjoy the show!

THE GREEN ROOM 42 – established in 2017 and located in the heart of the Theater District at YOTEL Times Square – is a sophisticated cabaret venue renowned for its vibrant and diverse programming. Recognized by The New York Times as “Broadway’s Off-Night Hotspot”, lauded by Playbill as "The Place for New Musicals", and celebrated by Time Out New York for hosting the “Best Cabaret Show of 2024”, The Green Room 42 has become a cornerstone of New York City's theatrical nightlife.

The venue offers a thoughtfully curated lineup of intimate live performances, featuring established stars and emerging talent across theater, music, and entertainment. With no food or drink minimum and ticket options as affordable as student rush prices, The Green Room 42 fosters an inclusive and accessible experience for all audiences, cultivating a welcoming and dynamic cabaret community.

Notable past performers include Josh Groban, Tina Fey, Bowen Yang, Katharine McPhee, Sara Bareilles, Kathleen Turner, Candace Bushnell, Eva Noblezada, Reeve Carney, Lillias White, Frances Ruffelle, Jennifer Simmard, Judy Kuhn, Kevin Chamberlin, Melissa Errico, Alice Ripley, and many more. The Green Room 42 continues to be a vibrant space where audiences can experience a wide range of performances, from established stars to emerging talents.