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Chicago Based Singer/Actor

Credits include: Drury Lane Oakbrook, Marriott Theatre, Paramount Theatre, Mercury Theater Chicago, Theatre at the Center, and Music Theater Works.

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Paramount Theatre Reveals Cast For Midwest Premiere Of Disney's FROZEN

Paramount Theatre announced the cast for the regional premiere of Disney's FROZEN, featuring a lineup of seasoned performers. The production is set to bring the beloved story to life on stage in its midwest premiere.
Porchlight Music Theatre Announces Cast For NEW FACES SING BROADWAY NOW

Porchlight Music Theatre announced the cast for NEW FACES SING BROADWAY NOW, set to perform on November 11 and 12.
Cast Set for NEW FACES SING BROADWAY NOW at Porchlight Music Theatre

Porchlight Music Theatre announced the cast for NEW FACES SING BROADWAY NOW. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: THE FULL MONTY at Paramount Theatre

Check out production photos for Paramount Theatre's The Fully Monty, running now through October 6, here!
Paramount Theatre Goes THE FULL MONTY To Launch Its 13th Broadway Series

Paramount Theatre kicks off its 13th Broadway Series with THE FULL MONTY, a musical about blue-collar steelworkers turned male strippers, running from August 21 to October 6.
Photos: DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! THE MUSICAL at the Marriott Theatre

Check out production photos for Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences's DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! THE MUSICAL! here!
Cast and Creative Team Set for Porchlight's Free Summer Music Series, BROADWAY IN YOUR BACKYARD

Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for its free summer music series, BROADWAY IN YOUR BACKYARD, bringing musical theatre performances to various Chicago neighborhoods.
Video: Get A First Look At BEAUTIFUL THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Paramount Theatre in Aurora

Get a first look at Paramount Theatre’s production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.  Before she was the Carole King we know today, she was a young songwriter from Brooklyn trying to make a name for herself. Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of her remarkable rise to stardom with her husband and songwriting partner, Gerry Goffin, and how she went on to become one of the most successful singers, songwriters and musicians in contemporary music history. 
Photos: First Look At BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL At Paramount Theatre

Not so far away is Paramount Theatre’s 2023-24 season finale, the Broadway smash hit Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Nominated for seven Tony Awards, with two wins, plus a Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album, Paramount will pull out all the stops in this season-finale jukebox musical celebration of one our most beloved music icons ever. See photos from the production!
9th Annual BELTING FOR LIFE Benefit Concert to Take Place at Mercury Theater

Join the 9th annual BELTING FOR LIFE benefit concert, presented by Jeff Award-winning director and HIV+ activist Christopher Pazdernik, supporting the AIDS Foundation Chicago. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: First Look at BILLY ELLIOT at Paramount Theatre Aurora

Get a first look at Paramount Theatre's new production of the coming-of-age tale Billy Elliot: The Musical, set to the music of Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, directed by Trent Stork.
BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Comes to Aurora's Paramount Theatre in April

Paramount Theatre will present its 2023-24 season finale, the Broadway smash hit Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Performances are April 24-June 16.
Photos: First Look at BILLY ELLIOT at Paramount Theatre

Paramount Theatre is ringing in 2024 with a new production of the coming-of-age tale Billy Elliot: The Musical, set to the music of Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, directed by Trent Stork. Performances run through March 24, 2024. Check out production photos here!
The Beautiful City Project to Present MICKEY'S JAZZ CLUB Fundraising Cabaret

The Beautiful City Project presents MICKEY'S JAZZ CLUB, a fundraising cabaret featuring songs from Mickey Mouse's songbook with a jazz twist. Tickets on sale now.
Cast Announced for BILLY ELLIOT: THE MUSICAL at Aurora's Paramount Theatre

Paramount Theatre rings in 2024 with an inspired new production of this popular coming-of-age tale, set to the music of Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, directed by Trent Stork. Performances are February 7-March 24, 2024. Opening Night is Friday, February 16 at 8 p.m. Learn more about the cast here!
Photos: First Look at CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Paramount Theatre

Step behind the gates and discover the magic that awaits when Aurora’s Paramount Theatre presents the Professional Regional Premiere of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, currently running through January 14, 2024. Check out production photos here!
Review: ROALD DAHL'S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL

There are not enough words to describe Paramount Theatre’s current production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory which is based on the book by Roald Dahl. Director Trent Stork and this cast (over 20) brings the world of imagination to vivid life.
VIDEO: Watch Tiffany T. Taylor in New Promo for Paramount Theatre's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

Step behind the gates and discover the magic that awaits when Aurora's Paramount Theatre presents the Professional Regional Premiere of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, November 8, 2023-January 14, 2024. Check out the promo video here!
VIDEO: Watch New Promo of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Paramount Featuring Devon Hayakawa

Step behind the gates and discover the magic that awaits when Aurora's Paramount Theatre presents the Professional Regional Premiere of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Check out the promo video here!
Photos: The Beautiful City Project's OSCAR NIGHT, Honoring A Year's Worth Of Charities & Non-Profits

The Beautiful City Project's OSCAR NIGHT was an evening of songs that have won the coveted award of 'Best Song' at the Oscars, and paid tribute to the numerous organizations that TBCP have raised funds an awareness for over the past year. Hosted by Stephen Schellhardt & Devin DeSantis, the show featured performances across a span of 9 decades, and included top Chicago musical theatre talent, a 12-piece orchestra, and 12-person choir.

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