Broadway: originated Mary Poppins (Outer Critics, Drama League and Drama Desk nominations), Beauty and the Beast (Belle). Off-Broadway: How I Learned to Drive. National tours: Mary Poppins (Garland Award), The Sound of Music (Mother Abbess) and On the Record. Chicago Lyric: Oklahoma! (Laurey) and Showboat (Magnolia). Encores!: The Golden Apple (Mrs. Juniper/Madame Calypso). The Muny: The Sound of Music (Maria) and Cinderella (Marie/Fairy Godmother). Concert: Ragtime (Mother).
Elf, How I Learned to Drive, Mary Poppins, Beauty and the Beast
Sean Astin is thrilled to be making his Broadway debut. Astin is known for classic characters: Samwise Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Rudy in Rudy, Mikey Walsh in Spielberg’s The Goonies, Doug Whitmore in 50 First Dates, Bob Newby in Netflix’s Stranger Things and most recently Tyler on ABC’S The Conners. Astin is the son of luminary performers, Patty Duke and John Astin. Sean dedicates his performance to his Mrs. Claus, Christine Astin, for 32 holly jolly Christmases; his daughters Ali, Elizabeth, and Bella; and his longtime team of elves at Stewart Talent and Luber Roklin.
View Full ProfileAll My Sons, Festen, Henry IV, Judgment at Nuremberg (Tony nomination), Cabaret, Carousel. Off-Broadway: Lady From Dubuque, Measure for Measure, Dessa Rose, Far East. London: Cabaret, Carousel (Olivier Award nomination). Regional: Much Ado About Nothing, Henry V, Richard II, Merrily We Roll Along, Sweet Bird of Youth. Film: Charming Billy (American Film Institute Best Actor Award). TV: “Elementary,” “Chicago Fire,”all “Law and Orders,” “Murder One.”
View Full ProfileBroadway: Carousel, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Film: West Side Story, Maestro. National tours: Moulin Rouge! (dance captain, Nini U/S), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Veruca Salt), Cats. Regional: Sacramento Music Circus, The Muny, Music Theatre Wichita. BFA University of Michigan.
View Full ProfileKai Edgar is over the moon to make his Broadway debut with this story and company! Favorite credits: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Charlie, National Tour), A Christmas Story (Ralphie, Ahmanson Theatre), The Hours (Richie, Metropolitan Opera), The Secret Garden (Colin, Sacramento Music Circus). For Kalea, Kanoa, Audrey, Tommy, Al, Kendra, & family.
View Full ProfileKalen Allen is thrilled to make his Broadway debut! Known for his appearances on “The Ellen Show” and as a judge on the Food Network, he’s starring in Netflix’s Meet Me Next Christmas and recently released his debut album, Christmas Memories. He’s excited to finally put his theater degree to use!
View Full ProfileBroadway debut! Regional highlights: Tootsie (NSMT), Elf (Ogunquit), Falsettoland (MTC). Gratitude to Richard J. Hinds, Telsey, and Brian Herrick. Thanks to Daniel and all my supportive friends. Love to Mom, Dad, McKell, Allan and my two magical children
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