The new Broadway national tour of DEAR EVAN HANSEN is now playing in Springfield! We asked cast member Makena Jackson about her journey with the Tony Award-winning musical and her experience on tour so far. See Makena and the rest of the touring cast now at Juanita K. Hammons Hall – playing through Thursday, October 10. MAKENA JACKSON (Alana Beck) is a New York City based … [Read more...] about Meet the Company of DEAR EVAN HANSEN – 10 Questions with Makena Jackson
Since 1993, Billy Cooper has been a familiar and welcoming presence at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. As a dedicated member of the Partners-in-Performance Volunteer program, Billy has spent over three decades contributing his time to help patrons at the Hall. His wife, Dora Cooper, has been a volunteer since day one in 1992. Together, they’ve formed an … [Read more...] about A Lifetime of Service: Billy Cooper, a Volunteer Who Inspires
We asked MEAN GIRLS cast member Alexys Morera about life on the road and what it’s like performing in MEAN GIRLS. ALEXYS MORERA (Janis Sarkisian) is blessed in making her national tour debut! Endless love to mom and dad (te quiero mucho mis padres lindos), big brother, family, friends, and mentors who have been a tremendous support system. Thank you - Minarik & IAMT, Craig … [Read more...] about Meet the Company of MEAN GIRLS – 5 Questions with Alexys Morera
We are less than a month away from the Southwest Missouri premiere of HAMILTON! We asked some of the cast members about life on the road, what audiences can expect, and what makes this musical phenomenon so fun to perform every night. First up, get to know Damani Van Rensalier. DAMANI VAN RENSALIER (Ensemble) gives all glory to God! Paterson native, Rutgers U: B.F.A. Broadway: … [Read more...] about Meet the Company of HAMILTON – 10 Questions with Damani Van Rensalier
AARON CHOI (Iago). National tour debut! Regional credits: Honeymoon in Vegas (Marriott Theatre), A Christmas Story (Paramount Theatre), Spamalot (Short North Stage), Seusssical (Fulton Theatre), Wizard of Oz (The Muny). Other credits: Man of LaMancha (Sancho) & Peter Pan (Smee). Ohio raised, Chicago dweller. Thanks to Stewart Talent, friends & family for their support. … [Read more...] about Meet the Company of Disney’s ALADDIN – 10 Questions with Aaron Choi