HÉCTOR JUAN MAISONET (Ensemble) is proud to return to Broadway with this beautiful show. It is truly an honor to be part of something this special. I dedicate this to my family here and back home in Puerto Rico. Mami y Papi, Los AMO con todo mi ser! Represented by LWC Film: Kiss of the Spiderwoman, Off-Broadway: Buena Vista Social Club (Ensemble/Dance Captain). Broadway: On Your Feet! (Ensemble/Swing/Assistant dance captain). 1st National Tour: On Your Feet!. West End: On Your Feet! (Associate Choreographer), West Side Story- Puerto Rico (Pepé)
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(he/him) Broadway debut! Hailing from Raleigh, North Carolina, Drew is a Brooklyn-based, proud alum of North Carolina A&T State University and the British American Drama Academy. He recently starred as King Louis in The Three Musketeersand Collins in Rent at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Select credits include Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors (North Shore), Omari in Pipeline (American Stage), Taylor in Prelude to a Kiss (World Premiere, Milwaukee Rep), and Eddie in Sister Act (New Stage, Derby Dinner). He currently stars as Jamal in the web series FortheBoys, available on YouTube. Shout out to Hudson Artists Agency, Tara Rubin Casting and his incredible family, mentors, and community who unwaveringly hold him up. Thank you, God!
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MEL SEMÉ (Ibrahim) Born and raised in Camagüey, Cuba, Mel Semé’s passion for music led him to the prestigious University of Arts in Havana. He now divides his time between Barcelona, Los Angeles, and New York’s vibrant theatre scene. Influenced by Cuban rhythms, pop, folk, and jazz, his music is a captivating blend. With a sultry voice and masterful multi-instrumentalist skills, Mel Semé transcends borders, uniting audiences worldwide. His music is a bridge between cultures, showcasing the unifying power of melody.
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Wesley Wray (Young Ibrahim) Broadway debut! BFA Musical Theatre student at the University of Michigan (class of ‘26) and proud native of Miami, Florida. Wesley is a member of the Peter London Global Dance Company, celebrated for its distinctive Afro-Caribbean movement style. Wesley’s extensive training includes studying at the Alvin Ailey School, where he honed his skills in Martha Graham, Lester Horton, and ballet techniques. He further developed his classical acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, where he not only performed as Amiens and Silvius in Shakespeare’s As You Like It, but also composed the music for the production. While attending Michigan, Wesley has been seen in A Chorus Line (Mike Costa), Guys and Dolls (Harry the Horse), and most recently in Shaina Taub’s Twelfth Night (Duke Orsino). His most notable film credit includes working as a stand-in for Little in the Oscar-winning film Moonlight. Wesley is thrilled to make his Broadway debut, originating a role in such a beautiful, culturally enriching production. He is deeply grateful to his community for supporting him in reaching this dream.
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LEONARDO REYNA (Young Rubén) Born in Havana in 1985, Leonardo is an internationally acclaimed pianist, composer, and educator. The legacy of Cuban music runs deep in his family; his grandfather, Rodolfo Reyna, was a violinist and arranger with the Orquesta Sensación, and he passed this passion to Leonardo’s mother, a pianist who first guided him on the piano. Leonardo has studied at prestigious institutions in Latin America and Europe and has trained under prominent teachers from the lineage of the legendary pianist Claudio Arrau. Leonardo merges his Caribbean heritage with a robust technique in both classical and jazz music. His versatility is evident in his wide-ranging work as a soloist, chamber musician, accompanist, and composer. He has garnered over 15 international piano awards and has contributed music to notable film projects across Europe. His debut album, Vibraciones Clásicas, featured Afro-Cuban fantasies composed by him, encapsulating many of his musical interests and artistic explorations. Recently, he completed a new album focusing on significant global piano repertoire while also honoring Cuban composers who have shaped popular Cuban music since the 19th century. Additionally, Leonardo is an innovator in electronic music production and a proactive entrepreneur in the arts.
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Justin was most recently seen as one of the series leads in the NBC comedy series Grand Crew. Previous roles include a lead in When They See Usfor Ava DuVernay/Netflix and guest spots on Succession and Blue Bloods. In theatre, he starred on Broadway in King Lear as well as The Winter’s Tale for The Public. Justin is a 2017 graduate of The Juilliard School.
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ILDA MASON (Ensemble) was born and raised in Panamá where she began her acting career with productions such as Peter Pan (Peter Pan), The Beauty and the Beast, A Chorus Line (Bebe) and Hello Dolly (Minnie) among others. She was a professional dancer on Panamá’s “Dancing with the Stars” (Season 2 Champion). She made her feature film debut in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story (Luz) and her Broadway debut with the same show, directed by Ivo Van Hove. TV/Film credits include appearances in “The Equalizer” (CBS) and the upcoming feature musical film Kiss of the Spider Woman. Some of her favorite theater credits are Evita (A.R.T., Shakespeare Theater Company), Come Fall in Love (The Old Globe Theater), On Your Feet! (National tour), West Side Story (Paper Mill Playhouse, Signature Theatre), Cinderella (National tour), and Legally Blonde (China tour). She’s filled with gratitude for the opportunity of telling stories on stage and onscreen, especially Latine ones like BVSC.
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