Full casting has been announced for the 2013/2014 National Tour of THE ADDAMS FAMILY,
a new musical based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary
cartoonist Charles Addams, which will make its Richmond premiere February 7 – 8, 2014 at
Landmark Theater as part of the Broadway In Richmond series. Jesse Sharp and
KeLeen Snowgren will star as Gomez and Morticia in a cast that also includes Shaun Rice as
Uncle Fester, Amanda Bruton as Grandma, Jennifer Fogarty as Wednesday, Connor Barth
as Pugsley, Ryan Jacob Wood as Lurch, Mark Poppleton as Mal Beineke, Blair Anderson
as Alice Beineke and Bryan Welnicki as Lucas Beineke.
Good seats are still available and range from $38 to $68 (plus applicable fees). Tickets may be
purchased at Landmark Theater and CenterStage box offices, www.BroadwayInRichmond.com,
charge by phone 1-800-514-3849. Box office hours are 10 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Portraying the ancestors are James Michael Avance, Chloe O. Davis, Jake Delaney, Lexie
Dorsett, Julia Lancione, Steven Mooney, Maggie Pitts, Galloway Stevens, Jillian Van
Niel and Julio Cataño Yee.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare.
Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a
sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. A man her parents have never met. And if that
weren’t upsetting enough, she confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now,
Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before – keep a secret from his beloved wife,
Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner
for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY features a book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, and music
and lyrics by Andrew Lippa. The production is directed by Jerry Zaks with choreography by
Sergio Trujillo. Production design (sets and costumes) by Phelim McDermott and Julian
Crouch with set adaptations by James Kronzer. The production features lighting design by
Natasha Katz, sound design by Craig Cassidy and puppetry by Basil Twist.
In a prolific career spanning six decades, Charles Addams created several thousand cartoons,
sketches and drawings, many of which were published in The New Yorker. But it was his creation
of characters that came to be known as The Addams Family that brought Addams his greatest
acclaim. With a unique style that combined the twisted, macabre and just plain weird with charm,
wit and enchantment, Addams’ drawings have entertained millions worldwide and served as the
inspiration for multiple television series and motion pictures.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY, which began performances in March 2010 at the Lunt-Fontanne
Theatre and ran through December 2011, immediately became one of Broadway’s biggest hits.
Chris Jones of the Chicago Tribune described the production as “classic, full-tilt, fast paced, oldfashioned
musical comedy!” and John Simon of Bloomberg News called it “uproarious! A glitzygloomy
musical entirely worthy of the macabre drawings by Charles Addams.”
THE ADDAMS FAMILY tour for North America is produced by Phoenix Entertainment,
Stephen B. Kane and Michael McFadden, by special arrangement with Theatrical Rights
Worldwide.
For more information, visit www.tafontour.com or www.BroadwayInRichmond.com.
CAST BIOGRAPHIESU
JESSE SHARP (Gomez Addams) Tour: Grease – Asia (Vince Fontaine) Henry and Mudge – US
(Henry’s Dad) Regional: Utah Shakespeare Festival: Great Expectations the Musical (Premiere)
Macbeth (Bloody CPT/ Macbeth U/S) Merchant of Venice (Morocco) SRT-Santa Rosa Rep: The
Wedding Singer, Lend Me a Tenor (Tito), Mame (Beau) New York: Genius Famous (NY Fringe),
Autumn Moon (Wings Theatre) Los Angeles: Into the Woods (Baker) Hamlet (Hamlet), Peace in
our Time (The Antaeus Company – LA Weekly theatre award) Film/TV: Angels Perch (Festivals in
2013), Not Another Teen Movie, General Hospital, The Man Show + several TV and Radio
commercials. Jesse has also performed Improv, Sketch and Standup comedy at The Groundlings,
Upright Citizens Brigade, Improv Olympic, The Comedy Store and many more. Training: MFA –
UC Irvine, BA – UCLA. Love and thanks to Phoenix, my amazing family and awesome friends!
jessesharp.net
KELEEN SNOWGREN (Morticia Addams) is Morticiously “unhappy” to be joining the Family.
Holding a BFA from the University of Oklahoma, this is the 5th National/ International tour for
KeLeen. Her touring credits include Monty Python’s Spamalot (Showgirl, u/s Lady of the Lake),
Hairspray (Lou Ann, u/s Velma, FAF), The Producers (Showgirl, u/s Ulla), and The Will Rogers
Follies (Z’s Favorite). Regional: Cabaret (Texas), Beauty and the Beast (Babette). Thank you to
Mark Minnick and Phoenix Entertainment for this continued relationship. 5th time’s a charm!
Hugs and kisses to my family in Dallas. I love you to pieces!
JENNIFER FOGARTY (Wednesday Addams) is ecstatic to be pulled in a new direction!
Selected Regional credits: Hairspray (Penny), High School Musical (Gabriella), Rent (Mimi), The
Full Monty (Estelle), and Little Shop of Horrors (Chiffon). Workshops: The Love Note (Jessie)
and MONSTERS! A Midlife Musical Meltdown (Birthday Girl). Boston native and a graduate of
Curry College! Forever grateful to her family, friends, and teachers.
SHAUN RICE (Uncle Fester) is thrilled to be a part of The Addams Family. Nat’l Tours: How
the Grinch Stole Christmas, Gilligan’s Island: The Musical, Curious George Live!, Thomas &
Friends Live! Regional: The Great American Trailer Park Musical, Five Course Love, A Funny
Thing…Forum. NYC: The Legend of Julie Taymor, or The Musical That Killed Everybody,
What’s Eating You? Visit Shaun at www.ShaunRice.com.
CONNOR BARTH (Pugsley Addams) is thrilled to be part of this awesome tour! Most recently,
he played Michael in Elf the Musical on tour. Other credits include Teddy & Alice (Archie) at the
7 Angels Theater, The Music Man (Winthrop), The Wizard of Oz (Lion), Willie Wonka Jr.
(Wonka) and Beauty and the Beast (Lumiere). Thank you Mark and Phoenix Entertainment for
this amazing opportunity. Also a big thanks to my NY team, Janine Molinari, Kim Pedell, Bob
Marks & Nancy Carson. My CT team: Semina, Chuck, Rich, Mrs. McKenna, Sharon and my
family who allow me to “live the dream.” Thanks to all my friends for their love and support. This
one’s for you Grampy. Enjoy the show, snap, snap!
AMANDA BRUTON (Grandma) is thrilled to be on tour with The Addams Family! Recent
credits include: Hairspray (Red House Arts Center), The Fantasticks (ALSTF), How Deep is the
Ocean? (NYMF) and Company (Playhouse on Park). Much love and thanks to Kristen, Mom, Dad,
and the Fam. www. amandabruton.com.
RYAN JACOB WOOD (Lurch). National Tour: Monty Python’s Spamalot. Regional: Crazy For
You, The Music Man. Singer/ Dancer onboard Norwegian Cruise Lines for 9 years, Don Arden’s
Jubilee! in Las Vegas, and Legends in Concert. BFA Musical Theater from Point Park University.
A West Virginia native who gives many thanks and love to his friends and family who graciously
deal with him never being at home! Much love to Bary and Emmy. Soooo Big!
www.ryanjacobwood.com
BLAIR ANDERSON (Alice Beineke), a California native, has performed around the world,
including Big Band Beat in Tokyo, Patty Simcox in the international tour of Grease, and as
assorted princesses and one evil (not ugly) stepsister with Disney Cruise Line. Many thanks to her
parents for their support and racking up of many frequent flier miles.
MARK POPPLETON (Mal Beineke). National tours: Spring Awakening, Man of La Mancha.
Favorite roles include Sweeney Todd (Sweeney Todd & Judge Turpin), A Funny Thing
Happened… (Pseudolus), Private Lives (Elyot Chase), Man of La Mancha (Don Quixote), Dirty
Rotten Scoundrels (Lawrence Jameson), Kismet (Hajj), My Fair Lady (Col. Pickering), Jesus
Christ Superstar (Pontius Pilate), Charley’s Aunt (Mr. Spettigue) and Evita (Peron).
BRYAN WELNICKI (Lucas Beineke) is both delighted and honored to be a part of The Addams
Family! Regional: Sweeney Todd (Tobias) at the Gateway Theatre. Recent graduate of NYU
Steinhardt. Past school credits: Sweeney Todd (Tobias), The Fix (Cal Chandler), Mrs. Sharp
(Jake), and King David (Absalom). NYMF: Stand Tall (David); Greenwood (Young Daniel); The
Toymaker (Doby). Love to Mom, Dad, M/M, M/A, and L. Enjoy!
JAMES MICHAEL AVANCE (Ancestor; u/s Lucas) received his Bachelor of Music in musical
theatre from The University of Central Oklahoma. Regional: Lyric Theatre, Riverside, Seacoast
Rep, OK City Rep, RWS & Associates. NYC workshops: Lost Boys. Favorites: Altar Boyz (Mark),
The Producers (Carmen u/s), Oklahoma (w/Kelli O’Hara), Carousel In Concert with Shirley
Jones (Enoch), 42nd St. (Ensemble/Thief), Joseph… (Gad/Butler). Huge Thanks to Phoenix
Entertainment, family & friends. For me this is a way of life, it’s what I do!
CHLOÉ O. DAVIS (Ancestor; Dance Captain) is a proud St. Louis native and began her training
there studying both theatrical and classical dance. She received her BA from Hampton University
and MTHM from Temple University. Chloé was a principal dancer with The Philadelphia Dance
Company (Philadanco!) for many years and is now excited to make her debut to musical theater
with The Addams Family. She would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her
through each endeavor, each challenge and each triumph in life. Light of Love!
JAKE DELANEY (Ancestor; u/s Lurch, Mal). National Tours: Fiddler on the Roof (u/s
Perchik), ‘S Wonderful: The New Gershwin Musical (Gene). Regional: Carousel (Billy Bigelow),
All Shook Up (Chad), Gypsy (Tulsa), Little Women (Laurie) and A Chorus Line (Al & Greg). BFA
in Music Theatre from The Hartt School. Thanks and love to Matt and everyone else who gets him
through the day.
LEXIE DORSETT (Ancestor; u/s Morticia, Alice) is thrilled to be on the road again! National
Tour: Young Frankenstein The Musical (Elizabeth Benning). Favorite Credits: Hair (Sheila),
Anything Goes (Reno Sweeney), Legally Blonde (Vivienne), The Drowsy Chaperone (The
Chaperone), The Sound of Music (Elsa). Proud CCM graduate. Thank you to my family, G.A.D.
and the Amy Murphy Studio for always believing in me. www.lexiedorsett.com.
JULIA LANCIONE (Ancestor; u/s Wednesday, Alice) is a proud Baltimore native and thrilled
to be an Addams! National Tour: CATS (Swing; u/s Grizabella, Jellylorum, JennyAnyDots). DC
area: The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy), Legally Blonde (Margot; u/s Elle), White Christmas (Judy),
Thoroughly Modern Millie (Millie), The Last 5 Years (Cathy), The King & I (Tuptim). Training:
BFA Shenandoah Conservatory & AMDA NYC. Love to my husband Dan, Mom, Dad, and Emmy!
STEVEN MOONEY (Ancestor, u/s Uncle Fester) is delighted to join this kooky family! National
tour: Fiddler on the Roof (Mendel); Recent credits include: FringeNYC, The 25th Annual Putnam
County Spelling Bee (Herb Strauss Theater), Shrek (Prather Entertainment Group), Charlie
Brown (Playhouse on Park); BA theater performance from Marymount Manhattan College. Much
love to my people. Enjoy! @ManontheSmoonz / www.Stevenmooney.com.
MAGGIE PITTS (Ancestor) is thrilled to be joining “ The Family!” Recent graduate from the
Royal Scottish Conservatoire of Scotland with a Masters in Musical Theater Performance. UK
Credits include: Jerry Springer the Opera (Peaches, ensemble) and the UK premiere of First
Lady Suite (Marian Anderson, Evelyn Lincoln). Maggie also received her undergraduate degree in
Theater Performance from Wagner College with a minor in Dance. Favorite regional credits
include: Into the Woods (Witch), West Side Story (Rosalia) and A Chorus Line (Cassie). Love to
Mom, Dad, Kate, Pat and my wonderful husband Jonathan.
GALLOWAY STEVENS (Ancestor; u/s Gomez) is so grateful for the opportunity to be “creepy
and kooky” with The Addams Family. His recent regional appearances include 9 to 5: The
Musical (Franklin Hart), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Vice Principal Panch),
The Drowsy Chaperone (Aldolpho) and King Mongut in the Rogers & Hammerstein classic The
King & I.
JILLIAN VAN NIEL (Ancestor) is thrilled to be joining the cast of The Addams Family.
Credits: (Mrs. Potiphar) Joseph… Dreamcoat, (Betty Jean) Winter Wonderettes, (Marty) Grease,
(Betty Jean) The Marvelous Wonderettes, (Thumbelina) My Fairytale (American Premier),
(Amber VonTussel) Hairspray, (Lydia Bennet) Pride and Prejudice, (Wendy Darling) Peter Pan,
(Velma/Dance Captain) West Side Story, (Arlene Barruca) Curtains, (Zaneeta) The Music Man,
(Feste) Twelfth Night, (Woman One) Songs for a New World. Training: PCPA 2011. Jillian would
like to thank her family and friends for their love and support.
JULIO CATAÑO YEE (Ancestor) began dancing in San Diego, CA at the Academy of
Performing Arts and City Ballet School of San Diego. He graduated from the San Diego School of
Creative and Performing Arts and briefly attended the University of the Arts. Most recently seen
performing with the San Diego Opera and Ballet Hispanico II. Julio has a BFA in Dance from the
Ailey/Fordham program.
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