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RAE DAVENPORT

MICHELLE DUFFY

KELVIN ROSTON JR.

LAWRENCE FLOWERS

RACHEL CARRERAS

KELLY ANNE CLARK

CHRISTINE MAYLAND PERKINS

MEG THALKEN

AMANDA WALKER

MARTA BADY

MATHEUS BARBEE

AURORA BOE

TREY DELUNA

MADDISON DENAULT

DARRYL D’ANGELO JONES

LORENZO RUSH JR.

KAYLA SHIPMAN

RICHAUN STEWART

ARIK VEGA

JONAH WINSTON

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RAE DAVENPORT (Deloris Van Cartier) is delighted to return to her Midwestern roots with this incredible company! A proud Detroit native, she first fell in love with Chicago while auditioning for college and is thrilled to be back over a decade later for such an iconic show. A graduate of Wayne State University, her recent credits include Titanique (Off-Broadway), SIX (NCL), Kit in Pretty Woman (US National Tour), The Wiz (Hope Summer Repertory), and Ursula in The Little Mermaid (Timber Lake Playhouse). Endless gratitude to her extraordinary family and village for their unwavering love and support. Instagram: @wanna_be_rach

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MICHELLE DUFFY (Mother Superior) is delighted to return to Drury Lane Oakbrook (after a 30+ year hiatus!) where she was last seen as Rizzo in Grease, Tzeitel in Fiddler.. Anita in West Side Story and Mallory in City of Angels.  Broadway: OBC of Leap of Faith (OBCast Album); Off-Broadway: Originated Ms. Fleming/Veronica’s Mom in Heathers the Musical (Original Cast Album).  Plus sooooo many out-of-town tryouts that never made it “into town”, including First Wives Club here in downtown Chicago. She was recently seen as Bonnie and Others in Come From Away at Paramount Theatre and as Irene Adler (and others) in Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson, Apt. 2B at Arizona Theatre Company.  She has appeared in principal roles in theatres across the country and around the world such as The Guthrie, ACT, The Old Globe, The Goodman, Milwaukee Rep, and The Barbican in London to name a few, and as a guest star in many tv shows, most recently Dark Matter, Law and Order, Chicago PD and Succession. SO happy to be back in Chicago and grateful to DDO Artists and JMason Entertainment for being her amazing team!! www.themichelleduffy.com

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KELVIN ROSTON JR. (Curtis Jackson) is excited to be making his DruryLane debut! Off-Broadway: Donny Hathaway, Twisted Melodies (Apollo), written and performed by Kelvin; Regional: Wiz, The Wiz (Fulton); Mister, The Color Purple (MSMT); Caesar Wilks, Gem of the Ocean (Goodman); Oedipus, Oedipus Rex and The Gospel at Colonus, Othello, The Tragedy of Othello, The Moor of Venice (Court); James Thunder Early, Dreamgirls (Fulton, MSMT, Marriott-Lincolnshire, Orb [Tokyo, Japan], Festival Hall [Osaka, Japan]); Jackie Wilson, My Heart is Crying (Black Ensemble); Donny Hathaway, Twisted Melodies (Northlight, Congo Square, The Black Rep, Baltimore Center Stage, Mosaic, Apollo[NY, NY]), and many others. TV: South Side, Chicago Med, Chicago PD, KFC, Instant Care, Ace Hardware. Film: Get a Job, Princess Cyd, Breathing Room. Awards: Jeff Award, 4 BTA Awards, 3 Black Excellence Awards, NAMI Award, Court Theater’s 2019/20 Nicholas Rudall Classic Artist Award. Kelvin is a proud member of AEA, SAG-AFTRA, a Congo Square Ensemble Member, and represented by Paonessa Talent and Michael Moore Agency! “Alexis J Roston, your husband is a lucky guy!”

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LAWRENCE FLOWERS (Eddie Souther) Bio Coming Soon.

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RACHEL CARRERAS (Sister Mary Patrick) is thrilled to be making her Drury Lane debut! Rachel was most recently seen in Amélie (Amandine/Philomene) at Kokandy. Other recent credits: Brighter Futures at Paramount Theatre, The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Esmeralda), Jekyll and Hyde (Lucy Harris), Mary Poppins (Bird Woman/Miss Andrew), Cinderella (Marie), Honky Tonk Angels (Angela), and Into the Woods (The Witch). She would like to thank everyone involved in this glorious production! Special thanks to Mary, her family and friends for their unending love and support! Rachel is proudly represented by Talent X Alexander. Zeph 3:17. Raise your voice! www.rachelcarreras.com

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KELLY ANNE CLARK (Sister Mary Theresa, u/s Mother Superior) Previous Drury Lane credits include Beaches, Of Thee I Sing (Mary Turner), and A Funny Thing Happened… (Philia – Jeff Nomination). Kelly was most recently seen as the Actor in the London and Chicago premieres of Being Seen (OSO Arts Centre and Den Theatre – Jeff Award). Marriott Theater: Norma in Victor/Victoria (Jeff Award), Pirates of Penzance (Mabel), How to Succeed.. (Rosemary) and Woman #1 in I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change –  a role she also played in the long-running Chicago, Detroit and off-Broadway productions. Other Chicago theaters include Goodman, Northlight, First Folio and TATC. T.V. credits: Chicago Med and Fire (NBC). A proud union member of AEA and SAG/AFTRA, Kelly is represented by Stewart Talent.

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CHRISTINE MAYLAND PERKINS (Sister Mary Martin-of-Tours, u/s Mary Lazarus)  is delighted to return to Drury Lane after playing a wicked-ish stepsister in Cinderella. Regional credits: Music Man and Pirates of Penzance at Marriott Theatre, The Thanksgiving Play at OKC Rep, original cast of Southern Gothic at Windy City Playhouse, Spelling Bee and Mary Poppins at Hope Rep Theatre, Arsht Center Miami, Griffin Theatre, American Theater Company, 10+ productions including Great and Terrible Wizard of Oz and Nutcracker as a company member at House Theatre of Chicago and “Chicago PD” (NBC). Christine is represented by Stewart Talent and a graduate of Northwestern University. www.christinemaylandperkins.com @maylandperkins

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MEG THALKEN (Sister Mary Lazarus) is an actress and acting coach residing in Chicago. Stage work includes shows at Milwaukee Rep, Steep Theatre Company, Peninsula Players, The Den* (Jeff nomination for “Four Places”), Goodman, Steppenwolf, Route 66, Detroit Public Theatre, Actors Theater of Louisville, Victory Gardens, Next, Northlight, Chicago Dramatists, Travel Light, Wisdom Bridge, Pheasant Run, and The Playhouse among others. TV Credits: Chicago PD, Chicago Med, Chicago Justice (yes! All four!), Chicago Fire, Paper Girls, 61st Street, The Haven, Shameless, Empire, Easy Abby, Detroit 187, ER, TheJoan Cusack Show, Turks, Chicago Hope, Early Edition, EZ Streets, The Untouchables, Chicago Story, Jack & Mike, Justice: Greylord Style, The Richard Speck Case and Through Naked Eyes. Film work includes: Christmas Again, This Day Forward, Henry Gamble’s Birthday Party, Bad Johnson, Hannah Free, Check Please, The Company, US Marshals, Poltergeist III, A Family Thing, The Babe, and Class. Meg has taught in the Opera Division of the School of Music at Northwestern University and in the Theater Department at Columbia College Chicago. She was recently named a company member at Rivendell Theatre Ensemble. Meg has been a proud member of Actors Equity Association and SAG-AFTRA since 1980. She is represented by Stewart TalentManagement.

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AMANDA WALKER (Sister Mary Robert) is so excited to be back at Drury Lane Theatre! Some past credits include: CHICAGO: Joseph…Dreamcoat, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Hello, Dolly!, The Sound of Music (Marriott Theatre); The Little Mermaid, Cinderella, Grease (Drury Lane Theatre); Love, Actually? The Unauthorized Musical Parody (Apollo Theatre). REGIONAL: Little Women, Steel Magnolias (Peninsula Players), Nunsense, Honky Tonk Angels (LTOTS), Mamma Mia, Women in Jeopardy (Cortland Repertory Theatre). Amanda is a proud Ball State graduate. Love to her family and friends!

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MARTA BADY (Standby Deloris, u/s Michelle & Tina Tracks) is thrilled to be making her Drury Lane Debut! Previous credits include The Color Purple (Goodman Theatre) Waitress, Frozen!, Beautiful the Carol King Musical, and Little Shop of Horrors (Paramount theatre) and most recently, Grease (Metropolis). When not on stage you can find Marta on long walks with her Dog, Bumi! She would like to thank her family for their love and support, and the Chicago theatre community for being the best to ever do it ¨̮ @themartabady

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MATHEUS BARBEE (Swing, u/s TJ & Cop Tracks) is thrilled to be returning to Drury Lane after his debut in A Christmas Carol! Regional: 25th Annual… Spelling Bee (Indiana Repertory, Paramount), West Side Story (Surflight), Diana: The Musical (Theo Ubique). He is a recent graduate of Northwestern University, with credits including Kinky Boots, Violet, and Frida Libre. Proudly represented by Gray Talent Group. He sends love to his beautiful friends and family! Insta: @matheusbarbee

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AURORA BOE (Ensemble, Hooker, Nun, Waitress, Homeless, Studio 54 Dancer, u/s Mary Roberts)  born and raised in Hartford, CT and later moving to Murfreesboro, Tennessee comes from a family full of performers and artists. Aurora is now located in Chicago, IL after graduating Columbia College Chicago with a BA in Musical Theater. Some favorite credits include Columbia College Chicago’s “Sunday in The Park with George” (Dot), International Lyric Academy “Les Miserables” (Fantine). Chicago Cabaret Professionals Merry Measure Cabaret (2023-2024), and The Beautiful City Project’s “We Will Rock You” (ensemble). Aside from her on stage endeavors Aurora has also worked as a choreographer, favorite credits include: Columbia College Chicago’s The Inaugural Musical Theatre Dance Concert (Producer/choreographer), and Center For the Arts Murfreesboro’s “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” (Choreographer).

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TREY DELUNA (Ensemble, Pablo, Studio 54 Dancer) is delighted to return to Drury Lane after playing Al DeLuna in A Chorus Line in 2023. Recently he appeared in The Muny’s production of Come From Away as Kevin J, having also performed the role on the national tour. Other regional theatre credits include Legacy of Light (Saint-Lambert/Lewis) at McCarter Theatre in Princeton and Murder on the Orient Express (Colonel Arbuthnot) at Beef & Boards Theatre. Chicago credits: Cinderella (Prince) at Marriott Theatre; Rome Sweet Rome at Chicago Shakespeare Theater; Sons of Hollywood (Ramon Novarro) at Windy City Playhouse; Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play (Matt/Scratchy) at Theater Wit; and Bull: A Love Story at Paramount Theatre. Represented by Gray Talent Group. @trey_luna1

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MADDISON DENAULT (Swing, U/S Sister Mary Patrick/Tours/Theresa) is a queer/gender fluid singer, actor, and musician. Maddison has been seen as “Kathryn Merteuil” in Cruel Intentions: The 90’s Musical (Kokandy Productions)*Jeff Nomination for Best Actor in a Principal Role and as “Dragon” in Shrek the Musical at Music Theater Works. Notable credits include: The Apple Tree, (Porchlight Music Theatre), The Marriage of Figaro (Lyric Opera of Chicago), The Spongebob Musical (Kokandy Productions). Maddison is a founding team member of and often performs with The Beautiful City Project. Repped by Talent X Alexander. “This one’s for my no build trio, the messiest baddies, and my wonderful parents”. MaddisonDenault.com

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DARRYL D’ANGELO JONES (Swing, u/s Joey & Monsignor Tracks). Bio Coming Soon.

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LORENZO RUSH JR. (Ensemble, Ernie, Monsignor O’Hara, Pool Player, u/s Curtis) is excited to return to Drurylane Oakbrook. Regional Credits: Drurylane Oakbrook (Ain’t Misbehavin’, Little Shop of Horrors, The Color Purple), Marriott Theater, Paramount Theater, Porchlight Music Theater (Duke Ellington’s Sophisticated Ladies, Jeff Award – Performer in a Revue; Memphis, Black Theater Alliance Award – Best Featured Actor in a Play), Fulton Theater, Skylight Music Theater, Goodman Theater, Metropolis Performing Arts Center. TV/film: Chicago Fire, Fargo, Sirens, Chicago P.D., The Chi. Voiceover:Chicago Cubs, Amazon, VISA,Chicago Blackhawks, and Dreamworks. Represented by Stewart Talent. Phoebe is my motivation. Proverbs 18:16.

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KAYLA SHIPMAN (Ensemble, Michelle, Hooker, Nun, Bar Patron, Homeless, News Caster, Studio 54 Dancer) is thrilled to be back at The Drury Lane Theatre! CHICAGO CREDITS: Always Patsy Cline (Drury Lane Theatre) Sunny Afternoon (Chicago Shakespeare Theater); Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (Goodman Theatre); Legally Blonde, Little Shop of Horrors (Music Theatre Works); Jersey Boys, Young Frankenstein, Rock of Ages (Mercury Theater). REGIONAL: Twice Charmed, Tangled (Disney Cruise Line); Ordinary Days, Beauty and the Beast, Hairspray (Cardinal Stage Company); Grease, Ragtime, The Man Who Came to Dinner, Sister Act (Wagon Wheel Theatre). FILM:Coywolf (2023); The Cyber Waltz. AWARDS: Joseph Jefferson Award Best Musical Midsize (2024), YoungArts Winner (2012). EDUCATION: BFA, Indiana University. A proud client of DDO Artists Agency. Endless love to her DDO dames and husband Nate. Instagram: @kmshipman

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RICHAUN STEWART (Ensemble, TJ, Homeless, u/s Eddie) is elated, making his Drury Lane debut! His previous regional credits include The Goodman, Beef and Boards, Broadway Rose, Suncoast Broadway, Rocky Mountain Repertory and The Wick to name a few. Special thanks to God, his family, and community for helping him in his career and life. Instagram: chaun_shamar_stewart

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ARIK VEGA (Ensemble, Cop, Drag Queen, Alter Lad, Cab Driver, Studio 54 Dancer, u/s Pablo) is originally from Odessa, Texas with proud Mexican and Indigenous heritage. Last seen here at Drury Lane in Evita and Holiday Inn, he is happy to return for this holiday hit! He can be seen on television in a currently running national commercial for Oak Street Health. This show is dedicated to his family, friends, and above all, the Most High. He thanks the Heavens for his amazing agency Stewart Talent! B.F.A.: Belmont University. INTERNATIONAL: The Lord of The Rings: A Musical Tale. REGIONAL: Goodman Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, The Marriott Theatre, Cleveland Playhouse, Fireside Theatre, Studio Tenn. IG: @arikvega

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JONAH WINSTON (Ensemble, Joey, Homeless) is thrilled to be making his Drury Lane debut! NATIONAL TOURS include The Play That Goes Wrong. REGIONAL credits include Waitress, La Cage Aux Folles, and Frozen (The MUNY); Ken Ludwig’s Sherwood (The Cleveland Playhouse); Peter and the Starcatcher, Twelfth Night, and Hamlet (Illinois Shakespeare Festival); Camelot, Oklahoma!, and Joseph…Dreamcoat (Beef and Boards). CHICAGO credits include four seasons of A Christmas Carol (The Goodman Theater); Waitress and Frozen (Paramount Theater); Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 and Parade (Writers Theater); Big Fish and Damn Yankees (Marriott Theater); SS! Romeo and Juliet (Chicago Shakespeare); Jesus Christ Superstar, The Merry Widow, Louder! Longer! Wagner (The Lyric Opera of Chicago); Young Frankenstein, Clue: On Stage, Spamalot, Little Shop of Horrors, Avenue Q (The Mercury Theater, Chicago). Film/Television work includes Tears to a Glass Eye, Evil Lurks, Lacy’s Christmas Do-Over, John, “Chicago Fire”, “Chicago P.D.”, “The Restless Angel”, and “Discover Indie Film”. Jonah is represented by Gray Talent Group. “Love to ALW, Dr. Watson, and my family! Cheers!” Follow me @jonahdwinston

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