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Three Pianos
Created by Rebecca Hopkins, Richard Hopkins, and Sarah DurhamArrangements by Jim Prosser and Scott Michaelsen
Three Pianos
Created by Rebecca Hopkins, Richard Hopkins, and Sarah DurhamArrangements by Jim Prosser and Scott Michaelsen
From Billy Joel and Stevie Wonder to Carole King and Alicia Keys, Three Pianos celebrates the musical pioneers who refused to fit the mold of “rock star” and forged their own paths in the industry. This high-energy music revue will have you singing along to such ivory-tickling classics as “Crocodile Rock,” “Beautiful,” and “Just the Way You Are.”
Three Pianos, created by Rebecca Hopkins, Richard Hopkins, and Sarah Durham with arrangements by Jim Prosser and Scott Michaelsen, played from March 31-May 23, 2021 in FST's Gompertz Theatre.
Running Time
Knocked spectators' socks off
Cast
Michael Maricondi
Madalyn McHugh
Nygel D. Robinson
MICHAEL MARICONDI (BFA: NYU) is a Connecticut native, performer, theatre creator, composer, and educator. He is a permanent cast member in Who Loves You, which was part of FST’s 2019 Summer Cabaret Series. Michael received his Master's equivalent in Acting and Cinema Studies at Acting International in France, where he lived and worked for seven years creating and directing several projects, including Looking For the Little Mouse, which played in Paris and Casablanca. Favorite projects: Cupid & Psyche, Still Can’t Trust No One, The Good Person of New Haven, Being Audrey. Michael is also the Creative Director of Trust Your Gut Productions, a children’s theatre company dedicated to instilling a moral compass in our nation’s youth. trustyourgutproductions.org michaelmaricondi.com
MADALYN MCHUGH graduated with a BA in music, going on to complete NYC’s most Broadway-integrated training program, Open Jar Institute. McHugh’s repertoire spans Musical Theatre, Opera, Pop, Country, and Contemporary Christian. Notable achievements include her studio album, Stepping Stone, and performing as the opening acts for Kevin Bacon and Frank Vignola. McHugh recently co-created the pop band, McHugh Girl, with original music now available on all streaming platforms. Most recently seen in FST’s production of Outlaws & Angels, where she made her regional theatre debut, McHugh is thrilled to be back at FST performing in Three Pianos
NYGEL D. ROBINSON is a singer, actor, writer, and multi-instrumentalist based in New York City. Select musician theatre credits include: Larry in the workshop and Lincoln Center concert version of Beau: The Musical, Jesus in Godspell (St. Michael’s Playhouse), and Actor/Musician in The All Night Strut (Milwaukee Rep). Nygel is the co-writer of the new musical concept album Mexodus alongside Brian Quijada. He also has a new EP available on all major streaming platforms called “Love; an Unusual Thing.”
Creative
Director | Richard Hopkins
Scenic Designer I Bruce Price
Music Director | Scott Michaelsen
Costume Designer | Susan Angermann
Lighting Designer | Nick Jones
Sound Designer | Thom Korp
More on this Production
THREE PIANOS IN THE NEWS
SARASOTA HERALD-TRIBUNE I March 28, 2021 I FST plays "Three Pianos" for musical comfort
SRQ MAGAZINE I March 19, 2021 I FST Announces Cast for 'Three Pianos," An FST Original Music Revue
BROADWAY WORLD I March 18, 2021 I FST Announces Cast for 'Three Pianos'
SUNCOAST VIEW I March 15, 2021 I Florida Studio Theatre's new season
THREE PIANOS REVIEWS
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
"A joyous return to the theater"
"Marvelous"
"Excellent"
"Impressive"
"Delightful"
"Such a joy"
Total Theater
"Memorable"
"Amazing"
"Superb"
Talkin' Broadway
"Explosive"
"Excellent"
"Raises the roof"
"One of the best casts I've seen in a Cabaret"
Venice Gondolier-Sun
"Entrances the audience"
"Has the audience members up on their feet and clapping throughout the performance"
"Sublime"
"Knocked spectators' socks off"
"Dazzling"
"Flawless"
ADDITIONAL ARTICLES
Meet the legendary pianists who prove you don’t need a guitar to be rock star. I READ MORE
Many contemporary singer-songwriters are using the piano, instead of guitars, to share their stories. Are you familiar with these ten artists? I READ MORE
What are the Top 5 Billy Joel songs? Just ask the man, himself. I WATCH HERE
Did you know? The piano is over 300 years old and is made up of over 12,000 parts! Here are some more fun piano facts. I READ MORE
Billy Joel and Stevie Wonder have become household names, but do you recognize any of these powerful female pianists? I WATCH HERE
Did your favorite record make Smooth Radio’s list of the Greatest Piano Pop Songs? I READ MORE
By FST
On Higher Ground With Nygel D. Robinson