CHRISTINE DWYER (u/s Lila) is stoked to be joining the family of The Lonely Few at MCC! Broadway/National Tours: WICKED(Elphaba), WAITRESS (Jenna), FINDING NEVERLAND (Sylvia Lewellyn Davies), RENT (Maureen). Other favorite credits include “JCS Live” with John Legend, Sara Bareilles and Alice Cooper, RAGTIME (Mother), MURDER BALLAD (Sara), ROCK OF AGES (Regina). Currently she is most proud of being the co-founder of The Janice Jam with her husband Matt DeAngelis in honor of her late Mother In Law, which helps women struggling with Breast Cancer. All my love to Mom and Katie and Noel Smith Voice Studio. Special thanks and extra love to Matt and dog Chowdah. Thank you CLA, HCKR, MCC, Bryan Perri and Zoe Sarnak and the entire team for believing in me. Dedicated to her late Dad, Thomas Leonard Dwyer, who is the only reason she ever picked up a guitar.

DEWITT FLEMING JR (u/s Paul) – was most recently seen in the pre-Broadway tour of A WONDERFUL WORLD as Lincoln Perry and is the show’s tap choreographer. Off- Bwy: NY City Center’s THE TAP DANCE KID (Daddy Bates) and COTTON CLUB PARADE (Lead/Nicholas Brother), Orphan Train(conductor), Pearl (Bill Bailey),  Dutchman(Clay) Regional: AFTER MIDNIGHT, SCOTTSBORO BOYS (Ozie/Ruby), JELLY’S LAST JAM (Jelly), JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (Simon).  National Tours: Riverdance (Lead Tapper, Baritone Soloist), Cirque Du Soliel’s Banana Shpeel (Ensemble, featured tapper).  TV/Film: Boardwalk Empire, Smash, Limitless, How to be Single. DeWitt has played drums with The Hot Sardines at the Bluenote Tokyo, Jennie-Harney Fleming at Carnegie Hall, Brandon Victor Dixon on MTV,  Daniel J Watts at Lincoln Center, and Jared Grimes at The National Auditorium in Mexico City, to name a few. DeWitt is also the proud owner of DeW It Right Tap Mics BE HEARD! For more on DeWitt please visit www.dewittflemingjr.com instagram @dewittflemingjr

Patrick Andrew Jones is an actor, writer and producer based in Brooklyn, NY. He is thrilled to be joining THE LONELY FEW! Jones has worked extensively in theater, film, television and commercials. Select credits- Theater: ART/NY, The Lark, Hudson Stage, The Brick, Marin Theatre Co, SF Playhouse, Capital Rep, Pacific Rep, Berkeley Rep, ACT, Livermore Shakes, Teatro Delle Due (Italian tour); Film and Television: The Worst Best Man Ever, The Traumatist, The Food That Built America, Empires, Diarra from Detroit. MFA: American Conservatory Theater. Thanks to my team and family. Learn more at: patrickandrewjones.com

Taylor Iman Jones recently left the cast of SIX after a year run. Previous Broadway original casts: HEAD OVER HEELS, GROUNDHOG DAY. Off-Broadway and Regional: Roundabout’s SCOTLAND, PA, TALE OF DESPEREAUX, THE WHO’S TOMMY AT KENNEDY CENTER, HAMILTON and AMERICAN IDIOT tours. She dedicates her performance and sends love to her parents, and thanks Liberman Zerman and Cornerstone Talent for believing in her.

TALORIA MERRICKS (u/s Amy) is making their MCC Theatre debut. With a rich background in musical theatre, they have showcased their talents in various productions. Some memorable performances include Dorothy in THE WIZ, True Colors Theater; Duckling Donna in THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL, Aurora Theatre; Leading Player in PIPPIN, School Street Playhouse; Chantel in ALL THE NATALIE PORTMANS, Out Front Theater; and most recently the new musical KING OF PAGEA by Martin Storrow. Taloria continues to pursue their passion in all forms of performing arts and is excited to take on MCC Theater’s THE LONELY FEW.

LAUREN PATTEN (she/her) (Lila) is thrilled to make her MCC debut with this piece after originating the role of Lila in the world premiere production of THE LONELY FEW at Geffen Playhouse in 2023. Lauren was the breakout star of the Broadway musical JAGGED LITTLE PILL, and won the Tony Award, Grammy Award, and Drama Desk Award for her performance as Jo. Other stage credits include: FUN HOME (Broadway), THE WOLVES (Playwright’s Realm; Obie and Drama Desk Awards), DAYS OF RAGE (Second Stage Theater), SPRING AWAKENING (Deaf West Theatre, Los Angeles). On television, Lauren stars in the Hulu original series “DEATH AND OTHER DETAILS.” She is best known as Rachel Witten on “BLUE BLOODS” (CBS), and can also be seen on “THE GOOD FIGHT” (Paramount+) and “SUCCESSION” (HBO). As a musician, Lauren has played shows at Mercury Lounge, Sony Hall, Rockwood Music Hall, The Bitter End, and Tavern on the Green with her band. Their EP “covers” is streaming on all platforms. @pattenlauren

Helen J Shen (she/they) (JJ) is thrilled to return to THE LONELY FEW after appearing in the world premiere at the Geffen Playhouse. Off-Broadway: TEETH (Playwrights Horizons). Regional: MAN OF GOD (Williamstown Theatre Festival), SUNSET BOULEVARD (ACT of Connecticut). BFA: University of Michigan. A huge thanks to her parents, friends, John, Ben, Ashley, and their childhood piano teacher, who always reminded them to practice. @helenjshen

Thomas Silcott (he/him) broke out performing in national and international tours of the Tony Award® winning Broadway musical BRING IN ‘DA NOISE, BRING IN ‘DA FUNK playing “‘da Voice.” Broadway: Sarah Ruhl’s BECKY NURSE OF SALEM directed by Rebecca Taichman, BIRTHDAY CANDLES opposite Debra Messing, and Off-Broadway: Fugard’s BOESMAN AND LENA at the Signature Theatre. Regional: THE ROYALE (Merrimack Repertory Theatre); TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD (Alliance Stage Company); BAREFOOT IN THE PARK (Laguna Playhouse); Fugard’s COMING HOME (Berkeley Repertory Theatre and The Fountain Theatre, LA, winning Best Supporting Actor from Backstage Theatre Awards, and an NAACP Image Award Best Actor nomination) and PAINTED ROCKS (The Fountain Theatre, LA, Stage Raw Best Actor nomination), and as a musician “Slow Drag” in MA RIANY’S BLACK BOTTOM (Mark Taper Forum, LA, Ovation Award for Best Ensemble). Television credits include: Law & Order, Evil, New Amsterdam, Luke Cage, This Is Us, Hand of God, and Criminal Minds. Graduate of Salem State University with a degree in theatre, and an M.F.A from New York University Tisch School of the Arts.

ROSE VAN DYNE (u/s JJ) is a multifaceted artist and educator based in NYC. She is the co-founder of @BroadwayCooks, an organization that provides fresh food for houseless and hungry community members in Times Square and the five boroughs. Recent credits include: Actor— 1776 (Broadway, National Tour, ART), CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND, ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL (Oregon Shakespeare Festival), INTERSTATE (Mixed Blood Theatre). Music Director— ALLEGIANCE (54 Below), DRAGON BABY (ART), SPRING AWAKENING (Montclair State University), YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN (Out of the Box Theatrics), American Theatre Wing Songwriters Competition (2020-2022). Educator— Pace University, Marymount Manhattan College, BroadwayVox. @rose_van_dyne