Cast Members

Michael J. Mainwaring

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.

Héctor Juan Maisonet

Currently in: Buena Vista Social Club

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)

Heather Makalani

Currently in: Moulin Rouge! The Musical

From the island of Guam. Proud to join the Moulin Rouge! legacy. Broadway: Aladdin (Jasmine u/s). Off-Broadway: Emojiland (Kissy Face). Regional: Grease (Sandy) at The Rev, The Griswolds' Broadway Vacation at 5th Avenue Theatre. Love to my parents, teachers, and friends.

Daniel J. Maldonado

Currently in: & Juliet

Broadway debut! Off-Broadway: The Streets of New York (Irish Rep). Regional: Next to Normal (Connecticut Critics Choice Award; WCP); Newsies (Helen Hayes nomination; Arena Stage); Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Emerson Colonial Theatre, Boston); Grease (PCLO). Rider University. Huge thanks to Nicolosi, Mom, Dad, family, friends, Shelly, and Archie for all the love and support.

Missy Malek

Missy Malek, a British actor from London, of Arab and Iranian descent, has a distinguished background in classical theatre. She began her acting career at 14 with the National Youth Theatre. She completed her undergraduate degree in Philosophy at Oxford University, where she was an active member of the Drama Society, performing in numerous classical plays by Tennessee Williams, Ionesco, and Chekhov. Malek made her professional stage debut as Osric in Hamlet, starring Ian McKellen in the titular role. She gained critical acclaim for her portrayal of Anya in Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard, opposite Mckellen’s Firs. In terms of her screen work, she played the recurring role of Nikita in Netflix’s “Anatomy

Raechelle Manalo

Currently in: Hell’s Kitchen

RAECHELLE MANALO (Ensemble, Dance Captain) she/her Broadway debut! Off-Broadway: Hell's Kitchen. Select dance: Ballet Hispanico's BHdos, Headlights Theater, MeenMoves, and the Paul Taylor Dance Company. SUNY Purchase, BFA. Endless love and gratitude to my family, friends, CESD, and the entire HK team. Mabuhay!

Kimberley Marable

Currently in: Chicago

Kimberley Marable is absolutely thrilled to join the cellblock and all that jazz! Broadway: Hadestown (OBC), The Lion King, Sister Act. National/International Tours: Hadestown (Persephone), The Book of Mormon, Sister Act (Deloris van Cartier), Dreamgirls, Hairspray, The Wedding Singer. TV/Streaming: “FBI,” “Bull” (CBS); “Cannon Busters” (Lorelai; Netflix’s Anime); NPR Music’s “Tiny Desk” concert series. Voice-over: Promo voice for various TV networks. Brooklyn born & raised. Dartmouth College grad. Kimberly co-founded Broadway Serves, which provides theater professionals with community-service opportunities. She serves as the Eastern Co-Chair on the Advisory Committee for the Entertainment Community Fund’s Looking Ahead program, and she is on the Board of Trustees for Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS. Love always to Fam, CLA Partners, and MA. Salaams!

Pierre Marais

Currently in: Sunset Boulevard

From Cape Town, South Africa. Broadway: Aladdin. TV: “Scorpion King 2” (Netflix), “Black Beauty” (Disney+), “Wake of Death” (Universal). Favorites: Jack Kelly in Newsies (TUTS), Gilbert in Anne of Green Gables. Love to DGRW, B and my incredible parents.

Lesli Margherita

Currently in: Gypsy

Lesli Margherita won the Laurence Olivier Award for her West End debut in Zorro The Musical and originated the roles of Mrs. Wormwood in Matilda The Musical and Mona Kent in Dames at Sea on Broadway. Off-Broadway she received Drama Desk, Lortel, and Outer Critics nominations for Who’s Holiday, Emojiland, and A Scythe of Time. Television credits include recurring and guest starring roles on “NCIS Hawaii” “Minx”, “Fairly OddParents”, “The Rookie”, “The Crew”, “Raven’s Home”, “Homeland”, “Instinct”, “Seven Seconds”, and “Transparent”. Currently on film in “The Many Saints of Newark” and “Opening Night”. Lesli’s voice can also be heard on several animated films and shows on Paramount+, Disney, FOX and Nickelodeon. Select regional credits include leading roles in Nine, Damn Yankees, Guys and Dolls, Flamingo Kid, Hunchback Of Notre Dame, Kiss Me Kate, Man Of La Mancha, Little Shop Of Horrors, and Spamalot. Her album Rule Your Kingdom, is out now from Broadway Records.

Julianna Margulies

Julianna Margulies is an Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild award winner who has achieved success in television, theatre, and film. Margulies can currently be seen starring in the third season of the Emmy Award winning Apple TV+ flagship series The Morning Show. Most notably known as an original member of the groundbreaking series ER and star/producer of CBS’ The Good Wife, Margulies’ television credits also include Billions, The Hot Zone, Dietland, The Sopranos, The Grid, The Mists of Avalon.  On stage, Margulies made her Broadway debut in 2006 starring in Festen directed by Rufus Norris. Margulies completed a successful run in Jon Robin Baitz’s Ten Unknowns at Lincoln Center for which she won the Lucille Lortel Award as well as Baitz’s The Substance of Fire at the Oslo Theater. Other theater credits include The Vagina Monologues, both Off-Broadway and the Los Angeles premiere, Intrigue with Faye Off-Broadway and Fefu and Her Friends, directed by Lisa Peterson at Yale Repertory Theatre. Margulies has also appeared in several silver screen gems including City Island, The Darwin Awards, Snakes on a Plane, Slingshot, Ghost Ship, The Upside, Three Christs, Evelyn, Paradise Road, What’s Cooking, The Newton Boys, A Price Above Rubies, Traveller, and The Man From Elysian Fields. Margulies recently added author to her list of credits with the release of her autobiography Sunshine Girl: An Unexpected Life.

SarahGrace Mariani

Currently in: The Outsiders

SarahGrace Mariani (Marcia, Ensemble, u/s Cherry) Broadway Debut! Credits include: Meg in The Phantom of the Opera (North American Tour), An American in Paris (Ogunquit Playhouse), Fosse/Verdon (FX). To Dad, Mom, Hannah, Julia, and Taylor, thank you for everything.

Bryonha Marie

Broadway: Prince of Broadway; Book of Mormon; After Midnight; The Gershwin’s Porgy & Bess; Ragtime (revival). Off Broadway/NY: A Commercial Jingle for Regina Comet (DR2), Promenade (Encores); Candide (Carnegie Hall); Grapes of Wrath (MasterVoices), Running Man (American Songbook); NY Philharmonic’s Showboat and Sweeney Todd (Live @ Lincoln Center; National Tours: Falsettos (Dr. Charlotte). Concert: New York Philharmonic, San Diego Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra (Bernstein’s MASS), Jacksonville Symphony, Kansas City Symphony, 92Y L&L. Regional: Sweeney Todd (Signature) *Helen Hayes Nomination; Life After (Goodman) *Jeff Award Nomination; Sister Act (Muny); Sound of Music (Muny) DAVE (Arena Stage) *Helen Hayes Nomination; The Gershwin’s Porgy & Bess (American Repertory Theatre); Ragtime (Kennedy Center); Civil War (Networks); HAIR (Sacramento Music Circus); Dreamgirls (NorthShore); Little Shop of Horrors (Berkshire Theatre Group), and many more! Television: (Upcoming) How to Die Alone; SpongeBob Musical LIVE; Madame Secretary; Showboat and Sweeney Todd LIVE @ Lincoln Center for PBS (Emmy); 66th/68th Annual Tony Awards; The Today Show.