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The Jersey Tenors
The newest Opera/Rock mash-up sensation that creates an explosive blend of iconic music.
From the opera classics to artists such as Queen, ABBA, Frankie Vallie, The Four Seasons, Frank Sinatra, Springsteen, and more – The Jersey Tenors will have you singing along as they raise the roof with their powerful voices
Running Time
Top-flight male vocalists
Cast
Danny Calvert
Cameron Johnson
Brian Noonan
Vaden Thurgood
Melissa Yanchak
DANNY CALVERT starred as Mark in Altar Boyz off-Broadway, garnering many rave reviews which singled him out as a “laudable” (NY Times) “show-stopper” who “steals the show” (LA Times). Other theatre credits include: Zanna in Zanna Don’t! (Winner: LA Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Lead Performance in a Musical), Henry in Newsies, Ryan in High School Musical, The Magic Carpet in Aladdin (Disney Theatrical Workshops NYC), Kurt in White Noise (New York Musical Theatre Festival), Paul/Angel in RENT (Broadway National Tour) and Dennis in the 10 time Ovation Nominated All Shook Up (Musical Theatre West). Film: P.S. I Love You and The Last Five Years. Recordings: Kiss the Air on the album “Dreaming Wide Awake” by Scott Alan and Lullaby of Broadway which debuted at #6 on iTunes! Follow me on Instagram @dannycalvert
CAMERON JOHNSON is excited to be a part of this production of The Jersey Tenors. NY credits in both theatre and opera include The Golden Bride (Misha), Pippin (Pippin), Into The Woods (Rapunzel’s Prince/Wolf), You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown (Charlie), Orlando Paladino (Pasquale), Hänsel Und Gretel (father), and Jeff Blumenkrantz’s Moving Right Along (Kyle). BM Acadia University, MM Manhattan School of Music.
BRIAN NOONAN has enjoyed over 20 years in the entertainment business. He has starred on Broadway and National Touring Companies as The Phantom in Phantom of the Opera, Enjolras in Les Miserables, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in Jekyll & Hyde, Cable in South Pacific with the legendary Robert Goulet, and Gus/Growltiger in Cats, and Jesus Christ Superstar. As an international concert soloist, Mr. Noonan has performed for a myriad of Presidents and world dignitaries. Brian also went on to produce numerous regional theatrical productions, international concerts, and theatrical events leading him to the wonderful world of Corporate Entertainment. After serving as Bella Notte Entertainment’s Creative Director for four years, he has put his indelible stamp on this industry by creating, writing, and directing several of their award winning acts including The Unexpected Boys ™ having performed over 3,000 performances to date. Now, he has taken this brand to a whole new and exciting level with Unexpected Boys Entertainment Ltd. where he serves as Managing Director.
VADEN THURGOOD couldn’t be more thrilled to bring this show to Sarasota and Florida Studio Theatre! National Tours: Michael in Smokey Joe’s Cafe (20th Anniversary National Tour). Regional credits: Good News! (Goodspeed Opera House), Dr. Hart in Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots (La Jolla Playhouse), Rocky in Damn Yankees: Red Sox Version (Ogunquit Playhouse), Vernon in Damn Yankees (Paper Mill Playhouse, 5th Avenue Theater).
MELISSA YANCHAK is pleased to make her FST debut with The Jersey Tenors. National Tours: Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey - Legends, Out of This World & How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Regional Theater: Pittsburgh Musical Theater - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Cats. Tuacahn Center for the Arts (Ivins, UT) -Disney’s Mary Poppins, Starlight Express (regional premiere) Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Wizard of Oz, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Pittsburgh CLO Cabaret - The Marvelous Wonderettes, Nunsense. West Virginia Public Theatre - Cats, Godspell. She can also be seen on the PBS special Broadway or Bust as a member of the creative staff.
Creative
Lighting Designer | Daniel T. Polk
Sound Designer | Thomas Korp