Cast Members

Derrick Spear

Currently in: The Lion King

Overjoyed to be making his Broadway debut with The Lion King. Companies: The Lion King Las Vegas and North American tour (Gazelle), Washington Reflection Dance Company, National Ballet of San Domingo. I would like to thank my parents, family and friends for their constant and overflowing prayers and support! Peace and Love!

Stephen Spinella

Currently in: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Theatre includes Broadway: Angels in America (two Tony and two Drama Desk Awards), A View from the Bridge, Electra, James Joyce’s The Dead (Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk Awards; Tony nom), Our Town, Spring Awakening, The Velocity of Autumn. Off-Broadway: Volpone; Love! Valour! Compassion! (Obie Award); The Seagull; The Intelligent Homosexual’s Guide…; An Iliad (Lortel and Obie awards); As You Like It; Coriolanus. Film includes Bad Education; Can You Ever Forgive Me?; Milk; Lincoln; Rubber; Virtuosity; Love! Valour! Compassion!; Cradle Will Rock, Connie and Carla. TV includes “Will and Grace,” “Royal Pains,” “Blacklist,” “24,” “Desperate Housewives,” “Elementary,” “The Mentalist,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Frasier,” “Huff,” “ER,” “The Knick,” “New Amsterdam.”

Chris Stack

Broadway debut. Off-Broadway: Stereophonic, Your Mother’s Copy of the Kama Sutra (Playwrights Horizons); Marie Antoinette (Soho Rep); The Secret Life of Bees, Blue Ridge (Atlantic); Ugly Lies the Bone (Roundabout); AZAK (Rising Phoenix); Killers and Other Family (Rattlestick); The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window (Goodman). Film/television: Samantha Soule and Daniel Talbott’s 2023 debut feature Midday Black Midnight Blue with Merritt Wever, A Better Half, “Interview With the Vampire,” School of Rock, “One Life to Live,” Roger Dodger.

Ebrin R. Stanley

Currently in: Hamilton

Originally from the Chicago and LA company of Hamilton, Ebrin is back “up in it and lovin’ it,” making his Broadway debut. With God, everything is possible. Dreams do come true. Special thanks to my family, Bloc, my bae, and you. 1 John 4:16

Cooper Stanton

Cooper Stanton is a queer NYC-based performer hailing from the Berkshire hills of Massachusetts. He is thrilled and honored to make his Broadway debut in Pirates! The Penzance Musical. Previous credits include Watch Night (Perelman PAC NYC), 50th anniversary tour of Jesus Christ Superstar, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Paint Your Wagon, Cinderella (MUNY), and Jerome Robbins’ Broadway (TUTS). A 2014 graduate of The National Circus School (Montreal), Cooper has performed aerial and ground acrobatics internationally, and has toured the U.S. with Seattle-based circus company Acrobatic Conundrum. In NYC, his solo acts have been featured at Paradise Club (Times Square), House Of Yes, and The Stranger. Cooper’s artistic pursuits are driven by a deep desire to uplift and unite through shared experiences and the celebration of love! A heartfelt thank you to Craig and the entire Avalon Artists Group team for their unwavering support. To Jacob-every day is brighter with you by my side. And to my family-endless love and gratitude to mom, dad, Adam, Tyler, Jahna, and Rider for your constant love and encouragement.

Ryan Steele

Currently in: MJ

Grateful is an understatement. Broadway: Once Upon a One More Time, Carousel, Newsies, Matilda, West Side Story, Billy Elliot. Off-Bway/Tour: Only Gold, An American In Paris. Film/Television: Maestro, I’m Thinking of Ending Things, “Fosse/Verdon,” Ted 2.

Tom Stephens

Currently in: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Theatre includes Broadway: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Off-Broadway: Parlour Song, The New York Idea (Atlantic Theater Company). Regional: The Pillowman, The Ding Dongs, Noises Off (Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater). Television includes “Turn: Washington’s Spies,” “The Following,” “Royal Pains,” “Person of Interest.” Film includes The Kitchen, Hello Again. Other: voiceover credits include Audible podcast series “Motherhacker,” NBC Premier League, and BBC America.

Jainardo Batista Sterling

Currently in: Buena Vista Social Club

JAINARDO BATISTA STERLING (Rubén) Puerto Rican singer and percussionist Jainardo Batista comes from a family with a long tradition in music and theater in Puerto Rico. As a Jazz Ambassador of Jazz at Lincoln Center, he has toured Central and Northwest Africa as well as South America and the Caribbean. Additionally, he has performed in the Jerusalem Jazz Festival with Roman Diaz and Grupo Agolona; Essaouira Gnawa Festival (Morocco) with Colette Michaan’s Querencia; and Grammy-nominated Raices Haberas at New York’s Town Hall. Jainardo maintains an active performance schedule in NYC.

Asten Stewart

Asten Stewart is so utterly thankful to join this fantastic company and to be making his Broadway debut. He could not have gotten to this point without his loving family, AMDA Faculty and CTG Family. #ClearIsHere

Maeve Stier

Currently in: Cabaret

Maeve Stier (they/them) is a Portland, Oregon-based artist, accordionist, vocalist, and arranger with an emphasis on whimsy and a focus on creating contemporary interpretations of musical classics. Working with Third Rail Repertory and Renegade Opera as well as in their solo career, they devise and perform original arrangements of opera works and musical theater for the accordion. They believe music can be celebrated in every venue and will play anywhere from the street corner to the stage.

Cassidy Stoner

Currently in: Aladdin

Broadway Debut, y’all! Tour: Aladdin. Regional: NCT, Pioneer Theatre, Casa Mañana. Big thanks to CGF and the Swing Team. Love to my amazing family, friends, and Chris. For Grammy & Papa.

Brandon Stonestreet

Currently in: Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Brandon is thrilled to be making his Broadway debut in Moulin Rouge! National Tours: Wicked, Matilda, Elf, Flashdance, West Side Story. Many thanks to Marc and the Daniel Hoff team, family and friends, and especially his parents for their constant support.