GAVIN CREEL is a Tony® Award winner for his performance as “Cornelius Hackl” in HELLO, DOLLY! starring Bette Midler. Currently touring the country in the Grammy-winning revival of INTO THE WOODS, Creel made his Broadway debut in THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, for which he received his first Tony nomination. He then went on to star in the Broadway productions of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, HAIR (Tony Award nomination), THE BOOK OF MORMON, SHE LOVES ME, WAITRESS, and INTO THE WOODS. Gavin received an Olivier Award for his portrayal of
“Elder Price” in the London production of THE BOOK OF MORMON and also appeared on the West End in MARY POPPINS, HAIR, and WAITRESS. On television, Creel has performed a PBS solo concert special with “Stars on Stage,” appeared in the premiere episodes of Ryan Murphy’s anthology series “American Horror Stories” and starred alongside Julie Andrews in “Eloise at the Plaza” and “Eloise at Christmastime.” As a songwriter, Gavin has released three original albums: GoodTimeNation, Quiet, and Get Out, and is workshopping material for a new musical theatre piece that will debut in early 2024 at his alma mater, The University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre and Dance. Creel was the recipient of a Hermitage Artist Retreat Writing Fellowship, a featured composer at The O’Neill National Musical Theatre Conference, and a co-founder of Broadway Impact, the first and only grassroots organization to mobilize the nationwide theater community in support of marriage equality.

LINDA GOODRICH (she, her) has directed and choreographed throughout the United States, Europe and Japan. Conceived, Directed and Choreographed several new works: WALK ON THROUGH with music and lyrics by Gavin Creel, HOTEL CALIFORNIA with music by The Eagles, DANCE WITH ME featuring the music of AIR SUPPLY, GIBSON FLECK, A GOOD BOY, choreographed world premieres of EVERYTHING’S DUCKY, and the adaptation of GOOD NEWS!– Licensed by MTI. Tours: CABARET – Europe, SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN – U.S. and Japan. NY Theatre: Metropolitan Museum of Art Live Arts Series, Radio City Music Hall, Carnegie Hall, Signature Theatre, Joe’s Pub, N.Y. Musical Theatre Festival. Regional Theatre: Goodspeed Opera House, Papermill Playhouse, Walnut Street Theatre, P.C.L.O., TheatreWorks Palo Alto, Cincinnati Playhouse, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, the 5th Ave. Theatre, Sacramento Bway Series, Laguna Playhouse, Long Beach, the MUNY, T.U.T.S., Music Theatre of Wichita. Awards: NYC – DANCEBREAK, Best Choreography – New York Musical Theatre Festival, Outstanding Direction and Choreography – San Francisco Bay Area Awards. Linda is a Professor Emeritus in the Dept. of Musical Theatre at the University of Michigan and producer of U of M New Works Festival. Director/acting teacher at the Trentino Music Festival, Italy. Member SDC.

SASHA ALLEN is an American singer and actress. Her film and television credits include Camp, Blue Bloods (CBS), and a recurring role on Power (Starz). Sasha portrayed Dionne in the 2009 Broadway revival of HAIR and reprised her role in London the following year. Her additional theatre credits include the national tour of PIPPIN as the Leading Player and the Public Theater’s revival of FOR COLORED GIRLS… (New York Times Critic’s Pick). Sasha began her career in the music industry as a vocalist singing with the likes of Christina Aguilera, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Leona Lewis, Usher, Ariana Grande, and Sara Bareilles. In 2013, she was a semi-finalist on the fourth season of The Voice. In 2016 she joined the Rolling Stones on their No Filter tour, notably performing “Gimme Shelter” with Mick Jagger, and most recently completed their Sixty tour in 2022.

GAVIN CREEL is a Tony® Award winner for his performance as “Cornelius Hackl” in HELLO, DOLLY! starring Bette Midler. Currently touring the country in the Grammy-winning revival of INTO THE WOODS, Creel made his Broadway debut in THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, for which he received his first Tony nomination. He then went on to star in the Broadway productions of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, HAIR (Tony Award nomination), THE BOOK OF MORMON, SHE LOVES ME, WAITRESS, and INTO THE WOODS. Gavin received an Olivier Award for his portrayal of
“Elder Price” in the London production of THE BOOK OF MORMON and also appeared on the West End in MARY POPPINS, HAIR, and WAITRESS. On television, Creel has performed a PBS solo concert special with “Stars on Stage,” appeared in the premiere episodes of Ryan Murphy’s anthology series “American Horror Stories” and starred alongside Julie Andrews in “Eloise at the Plaza” and “Eloise at Christmastime.” As a songwriter, Gavin has released three original albums: GoodTimeNation, Quiet, and Get Out, and is workshopping material for a new musical theatre piece that will debut in early 2024 at his alma mater, The University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre and Dance. Creel was the recipient of a Hermitage Artist Retreat Writing Fellowship, a featured composer at The O’Neill National Musical Theatre Conference, and a co-founder of Broadway Impact, the first and only grassroots organization to mobilize the nationwide theater community in support of marriage equality.

MADELINE BENSON is a music director and songwriter based in New York. On Broadway, she has served as conductor for WAITRESS and SIX and keyboardist for BACK TO THE FUTURE and WAR PAINT. Selected MD credits: BHANGIN’ IT (La Jolla Playhouse), WE LIVE IN CAIRO (ART), RAG PARKLAND… (Ars Nova), RAGTIME on Ellis Island, AN OCTOROON (TFANA), FUTURITY (Ars Nova/Soho Rep), SKIN OF OUR TEETH (TFANA), LOCH NESS (the Rev), NIKOLA TESLA DROPS THE BEAT (ATF), AGENT 355 (CTC). Madeline is the musical adapter of the stage versions of Disney’s Descendants and Frozen Jr. She holds a B.A. in Classical Civilizations from Harvard University.

CHRIS PETERS is a singer-songwriter, producer, guitarist, and multi-instrumentalist based in New York City. Raised on the 70s folk songwriting of Joni Mitchell and the autobiographical storytelling of comedians like Mike Birbiglia, Chris writes and champions music that combines humor, story, and classic pop song forms. His EP, “Chris Peters, Grown-Up Singer,” is available on all platforms.

COREY RAWLS (drummer, educator, producer, and film scorer) graduated with a Master’s degree in jazz studies from Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of Music, and continues to further his musical career by being active in various facets of the music industry. Corey is regularly performing/ touring with artists nationally and internationally, producing music for various artists, composing music for film (www.parkriverproductions.com), and teaching. Corey is grateful for the support of his endorsers Yamaha Drums, Bosphorus Cymbals, and Collision Drumsticks.

RYAN VASQUEZ Broadway: HAMILTON (Alexander Hamilton, standby for Aaron Burr, George Washington, Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson, Hercules Mulligan/James Madison), WAITRESS (original Broadway cast), Wicked. Off-Broadway: THE WRONG MAN (The Man in Black, Drama Desk Award nomination). World Premiere productions of THE NOTEBOOK (Noah Calhoun, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre), THE OUTSIDERS (Darrel Curtis, La Jolla Playhouse) and WATER FOR ELEPHANTS (Jacob, Alliance Theatre). Film/TV:The Good Fight (CBS), The Code (CBS), Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO), and Tick…Tick…BOOM! (Netflix). Voice work: Vivo (Netflix), In The Heights film version.

SCOTT WASSERMAN Broadway Electronic Music Design/Programming: HAMILTON, DEAR EVAN HANSON, & JULIET, DIANA, THE GREAT COMET. Other Broadway: ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE, ANNIE, and LEAP OF FAITH. Off-Broadway: HERE THERE BE DRAGONS (Orchestrator), INVISIBLE THREAD (Electronic Music Design). Regional: Orchestrator of DOUBLE HELIX at Bay Street Theatre, Music Supervisor & Orchestrator of JOHNNY AND THE DEVIL’S BOX at Cumberland County Playhouse. Other Regional: LaJolla Playhouse, Hartford Stage, Stages St. Louis, The Alliance, Signature, Center Theatre Group, ACT of Connecticut. Scott’s orchestrations have been performed at Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, and The Kennedy Center, and on the albums Losing My Mind: A Sondheim Disco Fever Dream, Johnny & The Devil’s Box: The Concept Album, Joel B. New’s Cabot Cove, and Sarah Stiles’ You Can Ukulele With Me. Film, TV and Podcast credits include The Greatest Showman, Hamilton on Disney+, Beauty and the Beast Live on ABC, Fosse/Verdon, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, The 2017 Tony Awards, Sesame Street, Wallykazam!, 21 Chump Street for This American Life, and Song Salad. Love to Meghan, Hudson and Ellis. scott-wasserman.com