Jodi Benson, renowned for her iconic voice role as Ariel in Disney's The Little Mermaid, appeared in the 1989 Broadway musical Welcome to the Club, sharing the stage with Samuel E. Wright, who also voiced Sebastian the Crab in the beloved animated film. more...
Bill Buell, who has an extensive Broadway resume including roles in productions such as Ink, Cyrano, and Equus, also graced the stage in Welcome to the Club. more...
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Joanna Glushak, who has graced the Broadway stage in numerous leading roles including "War Paint" and "Les Misérables," was also part of the cast in "Welcome to the Club," showcasing her versatile talent in this past production. more...
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Sally Mayes, a Tony-nominated actress and singer, made a remarkable Broadway debut in 1989 with her standout performance in "Welcome to the Club," earning her a Tony nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. more...
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Sal Mistretta, who played Herr Schultz in the Sam Mendes and Rob Marshall-directed production of *Cabaret* at Roundabout Studio 54, boasts an impressive resume with roles in iconic shows such as *Sunset Boulevard*, *Evita*, and *Sweeney Todd*. more...
Marcia Mitzman Gaven, who starred in Cy Coleman's Broadway flop "Welcome to the Club," is a Tony Award-nominated actress renowned for her diverse roles on stage, including her show-stopping performance as Mrs. Walker in "TOMMY" and her critically acclaimed portrayal of Florence in "CHESS." more...
Terri White, known for her tenure as editor-in-chief of Empire magazine, brought her editorial expertise to the stage in "Welcome to the Club." more...
Samuel E. Wright, renowned for his iconic role as Sebastian in Disney's The Little Mermaid, also graced the stage as Mufasa in the original Broadway cast of The Lion King, bringing his exceptional talent to the theatrical world. more...
Awards and Nominations
1989 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: Scott Wentworth was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Patricia Birch Choreographer
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Angela Gari Hair Designer
David Jenkins Scenic Designer
Doug Katsaros Orchestrator
William Ivey Long Costume Designer
Otts Munderloh Sound Designer
Tharon Musser Lighting Designer
David Pogue Musical Director
Peter Mark Schifter Director
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