Michael J. Mainwaring
Biography
Broadway debut! A Maryland native, Michael has spent nearly the last two decades performing on the most reputable stages throughout the DMV. Michael recently made his West coast debut at Berkeley Repertory Theatre in Galileo, and his Metropolitan Opera debut in Jeanine Tesori’s new opera Grounded. Michael studies voice with Kristin Halliday and is grateful for her support over the years. To Mom, Dad and Chris; I love you.
Credits
Swept Away
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Wayne Duvall
is excited to be reprising his role in Swept Away. On Broadway, Wayne was last seen in 1984. Off-Broadway credits include the critically acclaimed The Legend of Georgia McBride and the Encores! productions of Big River and Of Thee I Sing. Regionally, Wayne was seen in Working at the Old Globe as well as originating roles in the world premieres of Bonnie & Clyde and Bright Star. He also starred in The Cake w/Faith Prince at La Jolla Playhouse and Signature’s production of Pride in the Falls of Autrey Mill w/Christine Lahti. Some of Wayne’s notable film appearances are O Brother, Where Art Thou?, Lincoln, A Quiet Place 2, The Trial of the Chicago 7, The Hunt, Werewolves Within, The Kitchen, Prisoners and Apollo 13. On television, “Billions”, “The Blacklist”, “Pearson”, “Fargo”, “Hell on Wheels”, “The Leftovers”, “The District” and “The Righteous Gemstones”.
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Orville Mendoza
Broadway: The Heart of Rock and Roll, Pacific Overtures, Peter and the Starcatcher. Off-Broadway: Plays for the Plague Year, Road Show, Romeo and Juliet, Timon of Athens (all at The Public Theater), Passion, Found, Ivanov, The Seagull, Adrift in Macao (Barrymore Award winner, Drama Desk nomination). Recent Regional Theatre: Swept Away (Arena Stage), Crime & Punishment – A Comedy (Old Globe). National Tours: Small Mouth Sounds, Miss Saigon.
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Stark Sands
is a two-time Tony Award® nominee for his performances in Kinky Boots and Journey’s End. Other Broadway credits include & Juliet, To Kill a Mockingbird, and Green Day’s American Idiot. Other theater credits include Swept Away (Berkeley Rep), Twelfth Night (Public Theater–Delacorte), and The Tempest (CSC). He starred in the acclaimed HBO miniseries Generation Kill as well as Fox’s Minority Report. Some of Stark’s other notable film and television appearances include Steven Spielberg’s The Post, the Coen Brothers’ Inside Llewyn Davis, Clint Eastwood’s Flags of Our Fathers, and the HBO series Six Feet Under and Nip/Tuck. He has won a Grammy Award, a Theatre World Award, and an AEA Bayfield Award.
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Robert Pendilla
Broadway Credits: The Heart of Rock and Roll; original cast, A Beautiful Noise; original cast, Kinky Boots; original cast, Miss Saigon revival, Wicked. National Tour credits: Wicked, Mamma Mia, Miss Saigon revival. Big Thank You to his husband; Brian and family; Nati, Mauro and Mario for all of their love and support. To Rich & Tyler at Whole Artist Management team for making this all happen. Follow Robert on all socials
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Rico LeBron
an Atlanta native, is thrilled to be making his Broadway Debut. Off-Broadway: Angel Reapers (Signature Theatre Company), Make Believe (2nd Stage Theater), The Tempest (The Public’s Shakespeare in the Park), God’s Fool (La Mama). Film: Social Animals (Paramount Pictures). Florida State University BM. Many thanks to his family for always supporting and thanks to Broadway Dreams for providing endless opportunities.
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John Gallagher, Jr.
John returns to Swept Away after starring in premiere productions at Berkeley Repertory Theatre in 2022 and Arena Stage in 2023. He won a 2007 Tony Award® for his breakout performance in the groundbreaking rock musical Spring Awakening. Other Broadway credits include Long Day’s Journey into Night, Jerusalem, Green Day’s American Idiot, and Rabbit Hole. Off-Broadway credits include Farragut North, Port Authority, and Kimberly Akimbo. He starred in Aaron Sorkin’s HBO drama series “The Newsroom”, as well as the acclaimed miniseries “Olive Kitteridge”. Other TV/streaming credits include “Westworld,” “High Maintenance,” “Love Life,” “Easy,” “Modern Love,” and “The West Wing.” He has appeared in such films as Underwater, The Miseducation of Cameron Post, Hush, 10 Cloverfield Lane, Short Term 12, Margaret, and Pieces of April. John is also an accomplished singer/songwriter. His third record Goodbye or Something was released in June of 2024.
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