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One Hit Wonders
By Richard Hopkins & Rebecca Hopkins
Musical Arrangements by Jim Prosser
One Hit Wonders
One Hit Wonders
By Richard Hopkins & Rebecca HopkinsMusical Arrangements by Jim Prosser
Step into the spotlight with One Hit Wonders, a toe-tapping celebration of those unforgettable songs that lit up the charts and became part of our lives. From the epic storytelling of “American Pie” to the carefree whistle of “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” this show celebrates the artists who gave us a single great hit. Quirky, charming, and packed with guilty pleasures, One Hit Wonders proves that sometimes one hit is all you need.
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Cast
Michael James Byrne
Katelyn Bowman
Jessie Carina Lanza
Lorenzo Pugliese
Michael James Byrne is a New York and California–based actor, singer, and director. Michael is thrilled to be back at FST after performing in their box office hit 70’s: More than A Decade in 2023 and The Wanderers in 2021. Other performance credits include West Side Story (Tony), Drew (Rock of Ages), Stephen Schwartz’s: Magic to Do (Pip), All Shook Up (Chad), Mary Poppins (Bert), and 42nd Street (Billy Lawler). Directing - STAGE: Bent (2025), The Lisbon Traviata (2024), The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me (2023). FILM: Sweetie Pie (2024), The Lovers (2021).
Katelyn Bowman is grateful and ecstatic to be returning for a third time at FST. Last seen in Off the Charts, past credits include Little Shop Horrors (FST), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (The Fireside Theatre), The Color Purple (DCPA), All Shook Up (Flat Rock Playhouse), Grease (Ivoryton Playhouse), Ain’t Misbehavin’ (The Depot Theatre), SHOUT: The Mod Musical (GVT). Love and thanks to Catherine, FST. Love to Mommy, Dad, Karin, Dana and my beautiful nieces. Aunty loves you! Ig: KatelynCatalina
Jessie Carina Lanza is honored to be making her FST debut in this wonderful show! Favorite credits include Evita (Seacoast Repertory Theatre & NCCA Jean’s Playhouse), The One With Violets in her Lap (Flea Theater), Lighthouse: an immersive drinking musical (SoHo Playhouse), So Happy Together (Bristol Valley Theatre), Disenchanted! (StageOne Fairfield Theatre), and AIDA Cruises. Jessie is a proud Vassar alum and is represented by Bramante Artists. IG: @lanzadelrey
Lorenzo Pugliese is an Actor/Singer-Songwriter from Scranton, PA. His favorite roles include Sonny Bono in The Cher Show (1st national tour), SpongeBob in The SpongeBob Musical (1st national tour), and Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys (Village Theatre). Lorenzo is enjoying taking a break from playing short guys with high voices to play himself. He sends unending love to his family, friends, girlfriend and whoever the heck you are. Yeah, you. Hi! Anyway, find his music on Spotify and Apple Music under the pseudonym “Valerian”. IG: @lorenzo_m_pugliese
Creative
Director | Catherine Randazzo
Music Director | Nathaniel Beliveau
Choreographer | Ben Liebert
Scenic & Lighting Design | Andrew Gray
Costume Design | Catherine Randazzo
Sound Design | Nicholas Christensen
Sound and Light Board Operator | Mariana Villarreal
A long long time ago, I can still remember how that music used to make me smile
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