A new musical by Ashley Griffin and Evan Jay Newman
Ashley Griffin
(Original Concept/Book/Lyrics/Music for "Happy Ending")
Ashley is most well-known as the first person in history to be nominated for a major award for both playing and directing Hamlet (for a theatrical production.) As a writer Ashley’s work has been produced/developed at New World Stages, Manhattan Theater Club, Playwrights Horizons and more. Ashley received the WellLife Network Award and a county commendation for her Off-Broadway play TRIAL (directed by Lori Petty and heralded as "If this show were on Broadway it would win the Pulitzer" - Stagescore) which is currently in talks for a transfer. Her work has made national news and been praised by MTV, E! EW and others. She has worked as a Broadway ghost writer and dramaturg, written extensively for film and T.V. and is the author of two bestselling novels, Blank Paige and The Spindle. As a performer, Ashley has appeared extensively on and Off-Broadway as well as in T.V. and film. Highlights include work at The Gershwin Theater, Lincoln Center, Playwrights Horizons, MTC and The Public Theater, as well as on The Greatest Showman and Homeland. She holds a BFA from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and has trained at RADA, the National Theater and the Boston Conservatory. www.ashleygriffinofficial.com
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Evan Jay Newman
(Music)
Evan is an accomplished actor, music director, and composer. As a child, he performed in Broadway’s LES MISERABLES and Paul Simon’s THE CAPEMAN, A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Madison Square Garden, and the first national tour of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Recently, he most notably played the role of Frankie in JERSEY BOYS. Evan assisted Broadway composer Andrew Lippa on numerous projects, Alex Lacamoire on HIGH FIDELITY, and James Sampliner on LEGALLY BLONDE. He served as Music Director for the national/international tour of Green Day’s AMERICAN IDIOT and THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY, as well as AMD for the national tours of MAMMA MIA! and Rodgers and Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA. Evan contributed original music and lyrics to the Broadway bound FAT KID RULES THE WORLD and music for SPECTACLE: THE MUSICAL! (in which he also stars). www.evanjaynewman.net
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Cast and Creative Team for the 54 Below Concert Reading
Cast
(In order of appearance)
Mr. Wednesday......................................................................Ryan Williams
Nymphet 1/Amelia.................................................................Aspen Vincent
Judy...................................................................................Shereen Hickman
Man 1.....................................................................................Kevin Donohue
Schausteller..........................................................................Michael Yeshion
Nymphet 2/Jenny....................................................................Bonne Kramer
Pierrot............................................................................................Ryan Hunt
Lyra...........................................................................................Ashley Griffin
Reve...............................................................................................Eddie Egan
Creative Team
Director................................................................................Madeline O'Hara
Musical Director...................................................................Andrew Wheeler
Cast and Creative Team for the world premier concert reading at
The Triad, NYC to benefit Broadway Cares - Equity Fights AIDS
Cast
(In order of appearance)
Mr. Wednesday.......................................................................Ryan Williams
Nymphet 1/Amelia.................................................................Ilana Gabrielle
Young Lyra...........................................................................Olivia Lombardi
Woman 1/Woman 2/Judy.................................................Shereen Hickman
Man 1/Man 2/Assistant/Acrobat 1/Homeless Man/Alex..Spiro Galiatsatos
Schausteller...............................................................................Bob Angelini
Nymphet 2/Jenny...................................................................Bonne Kramer
Pierrot..........................................................................................Craig Sculli
Lyra..........................................................................................Ashley Griffin
Reve..............................................................................................Ryan Roets
Creative Team
Director................................................................................Madeline O'Hara
Musical Director...................................................................Andrew Wheeler
Stage Manager.......................................................Jennifer-Elizabeth Cooper