Thrilled to make Broadway debut, following in her sister’s footsteps as a Maggot! Regional: Gypsy (Baby June) & numerous musicals at Media Theatre. Gratitude & LOVE to Nancy Carson, Janine Molinari, Ellyn Marsh, Julia Mendelsohn, Donna Ranalli, BBDA, Media Theatre, Lisa Willson, Friends, Pumpkin Hill, Family, Movey, Daddy, Daniel & Beada! Tri-Tildas!
Willow McCarthy
Willow McCarthy
Matilda
WILLOW McCARTHY is so excited to be making her professional debut in Matilda. She would like to thank Dearbhla, Mommy, Daddy, Granny, Grandad, Rowan, Sam, Grandma, Adriana, Andrea, Bobby, Jeanine, Alyssa, my excellent neighbors, Charlie, Courtney, Alex, Dan, Teddy, and, the Tri-Tildas! Thank you for this honor.
AVIVA WINICK
AVIVA WINICK
Matilda
Aviva is incredibly happy & grateful to be making her Broadway debut! National tours: Sound of Music (Swing), How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Cindy Lou). Film: Wildling. Lifelong bibliophile & Dahl fan. Special thanks to Nancy, Kim, Janine, Amelia, Gulia, Badiene, Alex, amazing teachers/mentors. Love to family/friends, Mom, Dad & Jacob! Tri-tildas!
Jennifer Blood
Jennifer Blood
Miss Honey
Jennifer Blood is just back from playing Miss Honey on tour and couldn’t be more thrilled to be here! Broadway: Violet, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder. Off-Broadway: A Little Journey (Mint), Unlocked (Prospect), The Flood (Prospect), Yeast Nation (FringeNYC). Regional: Sound of Music (Drury Lane-Jeff Nomination), Man of La Mancha (Sacramento), Steel Magnolias (Casa Mañana), Light in the Piazza (Maine State). So much gratitude to everyone she has gotten to work with telling this story, to her family and to Will. www.jennifer-blood.com.
Lesli Margherita
Lesli Margherita
Mrs. Wormwood
Lesli Margherita is thrilled to return to the role she originated on Broadway. Most recently she starred as Mona Kent in the Broadway premiere of Dames at Sea. She won the Laurence Olivier Award for her performance in Zorro the Musical in London’s West End. Fancy. Go to leslimargherita.com to see her other fancy jobs, like starring opposite Taye Diggs & Topher Grace in the upcoming feature Opening Night. She wrote a book, Neckpunch and Carry On (available on iTunes) and her cabaret shows continue to be performed across the country. See? Fancy. Thanks Dan, Mom, family, team. For Pa. @queenlesli
BRYCE RYNESS
BRYCE RYNESS
Miss Trunchbull
Bryce Ryness originated the role of the terrifying headmistress on Matilda’s 1st National tour. Broadway: HAIR (Drama Desk nom), First Date, Leap of Faith, Legally Blonde. Off-Broadway: Long Story Short, Fly By Night, See Rock City…, Around the World in 80 Days, Crossing Brooklyn. Regional: Sleeping Beauty Wakes, Floyd Collins, Cabaret, and the national tour of RENT. iTunes: RYNESS. Film: Tangled, Sacrifice. TV: “Law & Order: SVU,” “Peter Pan Live!,” “It Could Be Worse,” “Submissions Only,” “Political Animals,” “Just For Kicks,” “Late Show,” “Tonight Show.” Bryce hosts the upcoming podcast ‘The Hook,’ an unconventional examination of life in the performing arts.
John Sanders
John Sanders
Mr. Wormwood
Broadway: Peter and the Starcatcher, Matilda the Musical (as Sergei in the original Broadway cast). National Tours: 1st national of Peter and the Starcatcher (Black Stache), Mamma Mia! (Sam). Off-Broadway: Cloud Nine (Atlantic Theater). Chicago theatre: Writers’ Theatre, Goodman, Chicago Shakespeare, Steppenwolf, Drury Lane Oakbrook, The Hypocrites, Defiant, former Artistic Associate at Chicago Dramatists, Ensemble Emeritus at Stage Left Theatre, two Jeff Award Nominations and an After Dark Award. TV: “Iron Fist,” “Billions,” “Elementary,” “The Following,” “Last Man Standing.” Film: No God No Master, Alleged, The Waiters. Video games: Minecraft, Batman. www.johnsandersonline.com
NATALIE VENETIA BELCON
NATALIE VENETIA BELCON
Mrs. Phelps
Broadway: Avenue Q (original cast), Rent. Off-Broadway original casts: The Last Smoker in America, The Glorious Ones, Avenue Q. Originated the role of Tracy in The Radio City Christmas Spectacular 2011. TV: “Damages,” “The Education of Max Bickford” (recurring), “Johnny and The Sprites” (recurring). Film: Grace of My Heart, Sugar Hill, Woo.
JENNIFER BOWLES
JENNIFER BOWLES
The Acrobat, u/s Mrs. Phelps, Miss Honey
Jennifer was most recently seen as Irma in Irma La Douce at City Center Encores. Broadway: American Idiot. National Tours: American Idiot, The Drowsy Chaperone, Wonderful Town. Regional: Minsky’s. Television: “Boardwalk Empire” (3 seasons), “Saturday Night Live” (backup dancer for Kanye West). For Aurora, Brooks, and my parents.
SCOTT DIFFORD
SCOTT DIFFORD
Swing
Scott Difford is ecstatic to be joining Matilda! Broadway: A Christmas Carol. Tours: Memphis (1st national), Ragtime. Regional: Miss Saigon, Oklahoma!, White Christmas, Cats (PCLO); Joseph…Dreamcoat (Ogunquit Playhouse and Theater of the Stars); The Producers (Riverside Theatre); NY Knicks Acroback Tumbler. Thanks to The Krasny Office, friends, and family!
WESLEY FAUCHER
WESLEY FAUCHER
Ensemble, u/s Mrs. Wormwood
Wesley is elated to be making her Broadway debut in Matilda! National Tour: Matilda (Original Cast/Acrobat). Vegas: Rock of Ages. TV: “Saturday Night Live,” “Glee.” CSULB Grad. Love and thanks to mom, dad, friends, family, and CESD. A recent newlywed! For my hubby, Matt. www.WesleyFaucher.com
ASHLEY ELIZABETH HALE
ASHLEY ELIZABETH HALE
Swing, u/s Miss Honey, Assistant Dance Captain
Training: Knightswood, Laine Theatre Arts. Theatre: Matilda Tour, Mamma Mia Vegas.West End: Finding Neverland, Shrek, Jersey Boys, Candide, Dirty Dancing, On The Town, Guys & Dolls, Starlight Express, Fame, Saturday Night Fever. Film & TV: Ted 2, Cinderella, “Kennedy Center Honors,” “Tony Awards.” Thanks: Friends, Marianne Wells, Hybrid Agency & Rob Ashford. For my Family.
COLIN ISRAEL
COLIN ISRAEL
Swing
Broadway debut! National tour: High School Musical. Vegas: Mamma Mia! Regional: Barrington Stage Company, Virginia Stage Company, Ogunquit Playhouse, Arvada Center, Casa Mañana, MT Wichita. Thanks to Meg Pantera, Michael Pesce and all my dear friends and family. Mom and Dad: YOU’RE a miracle. Love and NYC!
MARISA KENNEDY
MARISA KENNEDY
Ensemble, u/s Mrs. Wormwood / Mrs. Phelps
Broadway debut! National tour: Billy Elliot. Regional: Hairspray (Walnut Street Theatre), A Street Car Named Desire (Arizona Theatre Company), High School Musical (Merry-Go-Round Playhouse), Jesus Christ Superstar (Mary Magdalene), Tommy (Acid Queen). Thanks to Jeff and Troy, her lifelong mentors. Love to Mom, Dad, Collin and Russell.
AMANDA LaMOTTE
AMANDA LaMOTTE
Swing
Broadway debut! Amanda is grateful to join this incredible Matilda family. National Tour: Cats. Regional: Barrington Stage, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Merry Go Round Playhouse, Theatre by the Sea. Thank you to my friends and family for their endless support! For my Mom. www.amandalamotte.com
JOSEPH MEDEIROS
JOSEPH MEDEIROS
Michael Wormwood
Broadway: Doctor Zhivago, Wicked, West Side Story, White Christmas, Guys and Dolls, Grease, Big. NY: Lincoln Center, Second Stage, The York, Encores. Regional: Hedwig, Seymour, Zangara, Frump, Neurosis. He is the founder of The Study in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, where he hosts open forums and performs his solo piece. M.D.B.
MICHAEL MINARIK
MICHAEL MINARIK
The Escape Artist, u/s Miss Trunchbull, Mr. Wormwood
Broadway: Rock of Ages, Les Miserables. 1st National Tour: Urinetown, Little Women. Regional: Jekyll & Hyde (Dr. Jekyll), The Happy Time (Jacques), Phantom (The Phantom). TV: “Blue Bloods,” CBS. Yankee Stadium Soloist “God Bless America” ALCS and Opening Day. Thanks to The Roster and Marisa.
SEAN MONTGOMERY
SEAN MONTGOMERY
Party Entertainer/Sergei, u/s Miss Trunchbull, Mr. Wormwood, Doctor, The Escape Artist
Broadway: Debut. National Tours: White Christmas (Bob Wallace) Mary Poppins (Bert/us), 9 to 5 (Joe). Regional Theatre: MUNY, Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Baltimore Center Stage, Atlanta Theatre of the Stars. Member of AEA and SAG-AFTRA. Training: CCM. Thank you to CGF Talent. Love to my family and Tess! www.sean-montgomery.com Follow: @seandmontgomery
GEOFF PACKARD
GEOFF PACKARD
Doctor, u/s Miss Trunchbull, Mr. Wormwood, The Escape Artist, Sergei
Broadway: Rock of Ages, Phantom of the Opera. National Tour: Wicked, Phantom. Regional: Goodman Theatre, Arena Stage, Shakespeare Theatre (DC), Ford’s Theatre, Lookinglass, Signature Theatre (DC), Huntington, Court Theatre, BCP, KC Rep, Goodspeed. Geoff has received Joseph Jefferson and Helen Hayes Awards. For his parents: the best teachers in the world. www.geoffpackard.com
MICHAELJON SLINGER
MICHAELJON SLINGER
Ensemble
Broadway: Side Show;Evita;How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying;Billy Elliot (Older Billy u/s); West Side Story. NY: NY Pops (Carnegie Hall); Guys & Dolls (Carnegie Hall). Film/TV: 2015 Academy Awards; Ted 2;Kennedy Center Honors. Training: American Ballet Theatre; The Juilliard School. Love to mum & nanna. Twitter/Instagram: @double_windsor
PHILLIP SPAETH
PHILLIP SPAETH
Rudolpho
Phillip played Dennis on season 1 of the NBC series “Smash”. He has appeared on Broadway in West Side Story, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown and Wicked. Other credits include “Gossip Girl,” “Royal Pains” and as Fender in the musical feature film Hairspray. For JPR. @PhillipSpaeth
HEATHER TEPE
HEATHER TEPE
Swing, Dance Captain/Children’s Dance Captain
Thrilled to be back at the Shubert Theatre where she made her Broadway debut ten years ago as Baby June in Gypsy with Bernadette Peters and is delighted to be back with this wonderful production of Matilda. Other Broadway credits: Billy Elliot and Dr. Seuss’ the Grinch. Thanks to Barry Kolker, Eamon, family and friends.
TRAVIS WALDSCHMIDT
TRAVIS WALDSCHMIDT
Ensemble
Broadway: Matilda, Wicked. Tours: 9 to 5,High School Musical, West Side Story. Regional: Carousel (Enoch Jr) Goodspeed, HSM2, A Chorus Line. Thanks to my agents at Hartig Hilepo. Love to friends and family. Follow me on Instagram @Twald1 and Twitter @Twaldsch.
NOAH BAIRD
NOAH BAIRD
Swing
Broadway Debut! National Tour: A Christmas Story (Randy). Regional: Old Globe’s The Grinch (Brother Boo), Moonlight Amphitheatre & SDMT. Enormous thanks to Barry Kolker, Sabina Kalfa, NB, and all of my friends & teachers! Love to my grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, mom, dad & sweet sister.
AKIRA GOLZ
AKIRA GOLZ
Alice
AKIRA GOLZ (Alice) is over the moon to be making her Broadway debut! Regional: Hairspray, Les Miserables, Oliver. Love to God, family, friends, teachers & Beary! for never letting her give up on her dreams. Thanks to Shirley Grant Management, Amelia DeMayo, Gulnara Mitzanova, David Hibbard, Arielle @ DM, Sarah Combs & John Fanelli.
EVAN GRAY
EVAN GRAY
Bruce
Evan is honored to be making his Broadway debut in Matilda! National Tours: Matilda (Original Cast/Bruce), A Christmas Story (Ralphie/Ensemble). Special thanks to his mom, dad, family, friends and David Doan/CESD Talent for their encouragement and support on this amazing journey! Romans 1:16
MELIKI HURD
MELIKI HURD
Tommy
Meliki is beyond the moon for his Broadway debut. Tour: Matilda. Thanks to the small village: God, family, Lisa Calli, Generation TV, BFA, and PPAS. Meliki believes if you have a vision and fully commit, that is the moment when anything becomes possible. Inspire others. Visit me at www.melikihurd.com.
Austyn Johnson
Austyn Johnson
Amanda
AUSTYN JOHNSON is honored to be making her Broadway debut in Matilda! National tours: Matilda. Regional: Winter Tales, TEDx. NYC: Dream Street, Lyrics for Life. HV Junior Dancer of the Year. Thanks to mom, dad, Andrew, Abe, my family, friends, teachers, and Zoom Talent Mgt! I love you all!
Trey Middleton
Trey Middleton
Swing
TREY MIDDLETON is thrilled to make his Broadway debut! Most recently: Swing, Matilda First National Tour and appreciates his Matilda family. Thank you to all of my friends and family for the endless encouragement, support and love.
BROOKLYN NELSON
BROOKLYN NELSON
Swing
BROOKLYN NELSON (Swing) is thrilled to be making her Broadway and professional debut! Numerous community credits in hometown of Huntington, WV. Special thanks to Mandy Bohm, Mark Smith, Marlo Preston/Elite and mentors in her theater family that encouraged her. Love and gratitude to God and Mom, Dad & Lacey. Dreams do come true!
Serena Quadrato
Serena Quadrato
Lavender
SERENA QUADRATO is making her Broadway debut after appearing in the original company of the first National Tour of Matilda. She has previously danced with the Brooklyn Nets and with Mariah Carey at the Rockefeller Tree Lighting. She would like to thank Thomas and Star Struck. Love to mom, dad Jamie and her family.
TALIA RYDER
TALIA RYDER
Hortensia
TALIA RYDER (Hortensia) is ecstatic for her Broadway debut with this amazing company, and her sister, to share this courageous story. Gratitude to Angel Mammoliti, Joe Lanteri/ NYCDA, Ben Cameron, Mike Hooker, Nicolette Hart, Maris Battaglia/ AAB, Rebecca Guile, Lenny Castilone/ DDD and Karen Palmerton who helped in her journey. Love and thanks to God, Tre, MiMi and Mommy.
IAN SARACENI
IAN SARACENI
Eric
IAN SARACENI (Eric) is honored to join the cast of Matilda! Broadway: The King and I. Regional: Merrily We Roll Along (Frank Jr.). Various commercials/voiceovers. Grateful to Jen Rudin, Philip Pelkington, Badiene Magaziner, Bob Marks, Dance Molinari, BDC-CTP, MZM and Abrams. Love to Mom, Dad, Ava, family, teachers and friends.
GAVIN SWARTZ
GAVIN SWARTZ
Nigel
Gavin is honored and excited to be making his Broadway debut. Regional: Les Miserables (North Shore Music Theatre), A Christmas Story (Paper Mill Playhouse). Thankful for the love and support of: David Doan, Mallory Tucker, Sarah Bailes, Doug Jabara, Dance Molinari, teachers, friends, family, Mom, Dad, and Jared.
KATHRYN ZIMMER
KATHRYN ZIMMER
Swing
Kathryn is grateful for her Broadway debut! Credits: Peter Pan, Annie, and regional dance awards. Thanks to God for His blessings, Mom, Dad, Jake, Emily, Grandparents, family and friends. Gratitude to Fran Meath, Judy Abbatiello, and dance instructors for believing in her. Thanks to Jack Ceccolini and teachers for guidance and support.
