(Augusta, MI)  GUYS AND DOLLS:  Tom Wopat (from TV’s DUKES OF HAZZARD and CYBILL) rereprises his Broadway (and Barn Theatre ‘94) role of Sky Masterson at the Barn from June 22 through June 27th , and heart throb Adrian Zmed (from TV’s T. J. HOOKER and the film GREASE 2) will star as Sky Masterson during the second week of GUYS AND DOLLS from June 29 through July 4!  Danyelle Bossardet (CHESS ‘99) who played the role of Belle from the national tour of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is featured as Sarah, both weeks.  It all begins with a bet.  Nathan Detroit bets high-rolling gambler Sky Masterson that he can not persuade Save-A-Soul Missionary Sister Sarah Brown to accompany him on a trip to Cuba .  While the worldly Sky works his charms on a wary Sarah, Nathan is doing his best to stay outside the matrimonial clutches of his long-suffering fiancée, Miss Adelaide.  This New York fable bursts with the spirit of Broadway and features one of the greatest musical scores in the history of American theatre – “Luck Be a Lady,” “Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat,” “If I Were a Bell ,” “ Adelaide ’s Lament,” and “A Bushel and a Peck.”  GUYS AND DOLLS garnered eight Tony Awards, including the award for best musical and has seen two successful Broadway revivals.

Set designed by Andris Krumkalns, lighting designed by Neal M. Kerr, costume design by Goulet Bartholomew, Sound designed by James Stephenson.

The Barn Theatre is located on M-96 West of Augusta.  Performances are Tuesday through Friday at 8:30 PM, Saturday at 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM, and Sunday at 5:00 PM.  Tickets are $25.00, Tuesday through Thursday and $27.50, Friday through Sunday.   Visa and MasterCard are accepted.  For tickets call (269) 731-4121.  The box office is open daily from 10:00 AM-10:00 PM.

Enjoy refreshments in The Rehearsal Shed Lounge with friends before, during intermission and after the show.  There is free cabaret-style show in the Rehearsal Shed Lounge after the main stage performance.
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Cast List and Bios

SKY MASTERSON.................................................. Tom Wopat (6/22-27)

SKY MASTERSON.................................................. Adrian Zmed (6/29-7/4)

NATHAN DETROIT .................................................. Joe Aiello

SARAH BROWN....................................................... Danyelle Bossardet

MISS ADELAIDE ...................................................... Brooke Evans

NICELY-NICELY JOHNSON...................................Scott Burkell

BENNY SOUTHSTREET...........................................Eric Parker

ARVIDE ABERNATHY..............................................Howard McBride

LT. BRANNIGAN.......................................................Gregg Rehrig

GENERAL CARTWRIGHT.........................................Dusty Reeds

RUSTY CHARLIE.......................................................Eric Petersen

HARRY THE HORSE..................................................Roy Brown

BIG JULE.....................................................................Adam C. Kern

ANGIE THE OX..........................................................Will Mann

MIMI............................................................................Kelley Bray

DRUNK........................................................................Matthew Parker

HOT BOX GIRLS:                 

Kelley Bray                  Kari Warchock

Brianne Bassler             Ellen Schnier

Kelly Meneer               Emily May Smith

Rachel Simpson          Erin Elizabeth Coors                  

MISSION BAND:                  

Kathryn M. Flynn

Cecily Smith

Kate Danielowski

Rick Desloge

CRAP SHOOTERS:               

Ben Bucher                              Ryan J Ratliff

Adam Laird                              Ryan Stutz

Christopher Lengerich               Jon Mazur

Zander Meisner                        Adam Standley

ENSEMBLE:  Zander Meisner, Matthew Parker, Emily May Smith, Rachel Simpson, Maura Hurley, Brianne Bassler, Rachel Ann Perry, Ellen Schnier, Kari Warchock, Lauren Kuehnle, Christopher Lengerich, Megan Wean, Ryan Stutz, Erin Elizabeth Coors, Kelly Meneer, Ryan J Ratliff, Cecily Smith, Rick Desloge, Adam Laird, Kathryn M. Flynn, Adam Standley, Will Mann, Ben Bucher

TOM WOPAT

Tom is back at the Barn following a stint on Broadway starring as Billy Flynn in CHICAGO , a role he played on a recent leg of the National Tour. Tom first came to national attention in the late '70s as freewheeling Luke Duke on TV’s hit THE DUKES OF HAZZARD. Born on a small dairy farm in Wisconsin , Tom began singing and dancing in school musicals when he was 12 years old. He studied music at the University of Wisconsin and began his Barn Theatre career in 1976 as an apprentice.  That year he appeared as Edward Rutledge in 1776, and starred as the title role in CANDIDE, while assisting with other Barn activities, such as roof repairs.  Additional Barn credits include starring roles in  CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, THE PAJAMA GAME, THE MUSIC MAN, THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES, CITY OF ANGELS , SOUTH PACIFIC, EQUUS, and our 1994 hit production of GUYS AND DOLLS. Within weeks of his arrival in New York in 1977, Tom appeared off-Broadway, and signed for the title role of THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM at Ford's Theater in Washington D.C. Back in New York , he made his Broadway debut in Cy Coleman's I LOVE MY WIFE. Returning to New York in the early '90s, he starred in the Tony Award-winning musicals CITY OF ANGELS and GUYS AND DOLLS. In February, 1999, he created the role of Frank Butler in the Broadway revival of ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, a role which earned him a Tony nomination and great acclaim when he reprised it at the Barn in 2002. He also played Julian Marsh in the recent successful New York revival of 42nd STREET .  Tom appeared on the hit CBS sitcom CYBILL, as well as others. He has released several albums, and can be heard reading on a number of books on tape.

ADRIAN ZMED

Adrian has been a recognizable face in the entertaiment industry for years starring in film, television, Broadway and recently played George in the national tour of SAME TIME NEXT YEAR.  Prior to that he starred as Billy Flynn in the national tour of CHICAGO and Danny Zuko in the the national tour of GREASE as well as the  Broadway production. Also on Broadway, he portrayed the narrator in BLOOD BROTHERS (with Barnie Robin Haynes) and Marvin in FALSETTOS (with Barnie Barbara Marineau).  Adrian also created the role of Adam/Noah in Steven Schwartz’s premiere of CHILDREN OF EDEN.  TV audiences best remember Adrian from T.J. HOOKER opposite William Shatner and as the host of DANCE FEVER.  Adrian had a recurring role as F.H. on the popular daytime series, PASSIONS.  He has made numerous guest appearances on shows ranging from LOVE BOAT and MURDER SHE WROTE to DIAGNOSIS MURDER and CAROLINE IN THE CITY.  He starred in many movies of the week including the acclaimed VICTIMS FOR VICTIMS, most recently, STORM CHASERS and has won an Emmy for a children’s special.  Film credits include starring roles in the cult classics GREASE 2 and the huge hit BACHELOR PARTY (with Tom Hanks), and most recently, UNCONDITIONAL LOVE, RUNNING FROM THE SHADOWS and the soon to be released UNTIL MORNING, DRONE VIRUS and THE MAKING OF TOUCHE.   Adrian ’s voice is featured on the soundtracks and/or cast recordings of  GREASE 2, BACHELOR PARTY, EATING RAOUL, CHILDREN OF EDEN, his own solo album ADRIAN ZMED, and a rock opera based on the Robin Hood legend. Adrian owns a production company in Los Angeles and is currently producing several television and movie projects including a film called VAMPS which he co-wrote. Adrian graduated with a BFA from the famed Goodman School of Drama.

DANYELLE BOSSARDET

Nominated for a National Broadway Theatre award for her portrayal of Belle in Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Danyelle is delighted to be back at The Barn.  Barn audiences will remember her stunning portrayal of Florence in our 1999 production of CHESS.  She has performed throughout the United States and Canada in many productions, including DESTRY RIDES AGAIN, THE MOST HAPPY FELLA, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, MY FAIR LADY, THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN, 42nd STREET, THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS (Shy), OLIVER (Charlotte Sowerberry), OKLAHOMA (Dream Laurie), SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS (Liza), GREASE (Sandy), THEY SHOOT HORSES, DON’T THEY (Gloria), A TALE OF TWO CITIES (Lucie Mannette), and RICHARD III (Lady Anne).  Recently Danyelle has performed at Dixon ’s Place, LaMaMa Etc, Mama Rose’s in New York City and is currently in rehearsals for her own show “Warmer For The Spark”, in which she performs an eclectic mixture of Irish Contemporary Pop and Bluegrass inspired by her husband Brian’s homeland of Ireland .  Please visit Danyelle’s website at www.danyellebossardet.com

SCOTT BURKELL

Scott comes back to the Barn for a 22nd summer season after another eventful year in New York spent workshopping and refining his various projects: six of one (his musical with a score by Barnie Paul Loesel), and his play OUT OF IT.  His Burkell/Loesel songs are being performed by several prominent Broadway names, like Barnie Marin Mazzie, her husband and Main Stem actor Jason Daniely, Susan Egan, and Rebecca Luker, to name but a few.  He was also on Broadway and in the First National Tour of TITANIC.  In Augusta , his career has been unforgettable.  Some favorites include Molina in KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, George (opposite Marin Mazzie) in SHE LOVES ME, Felix in THE ODD COUPLE, Seymour in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, Claude in HAIR, and perhaps his all-time gem, Riff-Raff in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW.  Last season Scott played in ROCKY HORROR again, as well as Reuben in ESCANABA IN DA MOONLIGHT, Gus in CATS, Herod in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, Mother Superior in NUNSENSE A-MEN, and an acclaimed turn as the Emcee in CABARET.  Scott dedicates his season to the memories of Jack Ragotzy as well as his own father, “the two Dads” in his life. Visit Scott online at www.scottburkell.net

JOE AIELLO

Joe is pleased to return to the Barn for his 24^th season.  Year after year he has proven his talent and versatility in such roles as Daddy Warbucks in ANNIE, Lee in TRUE WEST, Tevye in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, Gallimard in M. BUTTERFLY, Merrick in THE ELEPHANT MAN, Mozart in AMADEUS, Albin/ZaZa in LA CAGE AUX FOLLIES, Arthur in CAMELOT, and half the town in both GREATER TUNA, and A TUNA CHRISTMAS.  A gifted director as well, Joe has won accolades for his Barn productions of CHESS, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, SHE LOVES ME, CRIMES OF THE HEART, THE MOST HAPPY FELLA, STEEL MAGNOLIAS, SWEENY TODD (co-directed with Scott Burkell), and last season’s CABARET.  He lives in New York City and is currently Director of Sales for Match-Tix Group Sales and Promotions and co-owner of Allied/Hit-Tix Inc.  Joe dedicates his season to the memory of Jack Ragotzy.

BROOKE EVANS

Brooke is pleased to be back in Augusta for her fourth season.  A native of the Philadelphia area now living in New York, Brooke has performed in several staged readings including Brendan Ragotzy’s OLD TIMER last fall.  She also made her feature film debut with the remake of THE STEPFORD WIVES (with Nicole Kidman and Bette Midler), which is in theatres this summer.  Prior to her arrival Brooke finished a run of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM with the Storm Theatre company in NYC. Barn patrons will remember Brooke from her many appearances during her apprenticeship, with CAUGHT IN THE NET and PIPPIN heading the list, followed by her prominent appearance as the giant-syringe-totin’ Matron in IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY… her very first Augusta feature.  She sends love and thanks to her family, friends, and God.

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