From the Tony Award-winning team of Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit who wrote Titanic, Grand Hotel and Nine comes the exquisite masterpiece, Phantom in an epic and passionate tale of murder, intrigue and romance! It’s told with more passion and emotion than the Lloyd Webber version and is based on Gaston Leroux’s timeless love story. Phantom tells the heartbreaking story of the disfigured musical genius known as the Phantom, and his muse, Christine Daae, the beautiful ingénue of the Paris Opera. Their musical affair unfolds deep in the catacombs of the opera house, where Erik finds salvation in Christine’s breathtaking voice. Critics claim “Tops any version you have seen..” (The Reporter), “Spectacular. A spellbinding production!” (Sun Times), “This PHANTOM tops Webbers!” (Daily Herald) and “A Must- See! (NBC- TV)

Recommended Ages: 10 and up. Running Time: 2 hours & 15 minutes

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From the Tony Award-winning team of Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit who wrote Titanic, Grand Hotel and Nine comes the exquisite masterpiece, Phantom in an epic and passionate tale of murder, intrigue and romance! It’s told with more passion and emotion than the Lloyd Webber version and is based on Gaston Leroux’s timeless love story. Phantom tells the heartbreaking story of the disfigured musical genius known as the Phantom, and his muse, Christine Daae, the beautiful ingénue of the Paris Opera. Their musical affair unfolds deep in the catacombs of the opera house, where Erik finds salvation in Christine’s breathtaking voice. Critics claim “Tops any version you have seen..” (The Reporter), “Spectacular. A spellbinding production!” (Sun Times), “This PHANTOM tops Webbers!” (Daily Herald) and “A Must- See! (NBC- TV)

Recommended Ages: 10 and up. Running Time: 2 hours & 15 minutes

Private: Brett Bainer
BRETT BAINER (Ensemble) Regional Theater: Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up? (Seven Angels Theatre), Footloose, Breaking Up Is Hard to Do (Ivoryton Playhouse), Two Bean Productions/TheatreWorks USA’s national tour of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible Day. Film/TV: Delivery Man, Person of Interest. @brebaina
Private: Mary Baron
MARY BARON (Ensemble/Christine Understudy) is a soprano originally from Michigan. Her professional credits include: Simply Gershwin (Lilian), Romilda (Xerxes) and Mahler IV (soprano soloist) among others. Mary holds a Bachelor’s of Music from The Eastman School and a Bachelor of Arts from The University of Rochester. www.marybaron.com
Private: Bobby Becher
BOBBY BECHER (Ensemble/Lord Evelyn and Purser Understudy) recently performed the role of Count Phillippe de Chandon in Yeston and Kopit’s Phantom. Bobby is a New York City based actor and composer, and co-owner of the Theatre for Young Audiences Company, WhatFun! Theatre with his fiance’, Ashley. Roll Tide!
Private: Kiersten Benzing
KIERSTEN BENZING (Ensemble/Belladova Understudy) is delighted to be back at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre! She was last seen with PEG playing Alice in the national tour of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. Past favorite roles: CATS (Cassandra), Hairspray (Lou Ann), James and the Giant Peach (Sponge), and The Music Man. She would like to thank her family and friends for all their love and support and God for all his blessings. Psalm 139:14
Private: John Anker Bow
JOHN ANKER BOW (Alain Cholet) is a New Jersey actor, teaching artist and playwright. BA- Rider University ‘03. Tour: Ragtime with Phoenix Entertainment (Henry Ford), A Christmas Carol with Nebraska Theatre Caravan (Jacob Marley). Regional: Les Miserables for PEG (Thenardier), Damn Yankees (Applegate), Guys and Dolls (Nathan Detroit), The Full Monty (Ethan), Biloxi Blues (Hennessey) and Noises Off (Lloyd).
Private: Troy Bruchwalski
TROY BRUCHWALSKI (Phantom) is thrilled to be returning to the Dutch Apple for Phantom. Favorite credits include: TOUR: National Tour of Ragtime (Father), National Tour of Camelot (perf. King Arthur/Sir Lionel), South Pacific (Harbison). REGIONAL: My Fair Lady (Freddy Eynsford-Hill), The Last Romance (Young Man), The World Goes Round (Man 1), Les Miserables (Javert), Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Gaston), A Chorus Line (Zach), Spelling Bee (V.P. Panch). Mr. Bruchwalski holds a Bachelor of Music in Opera from the Cleveland Institute of Music. Troy would like to thank his loving family for their constant support. www.troybruchwalski.net
Private: Andrea Spencer Christensen
ANDREA SPENCER CHRISTENSEN (La Carlotta) is ecstatic to be appearing on the Dutch Apple stage for the third time, and overjoyed to be playing a dream role! AMDA Alum. Love to MDJ. National Tours: Fiddler on the Roof (Surcha, understudy Yente). Regional: Les Miserables (Mme. Thenardier), The Music Man (Maud Dunlop), and Hello, Dolly! (Ernestina Money). TV: Boardwalk Empire, OITNB #pursueit
Private: Rachael Britton Hart
RACHAEL BRITTON HART (Belladova/Florence/Ensemble) was most recently seen at the Dutch Apple in the ensemble of Mary Poppins, A Christmas Story and as Velma in West Side Story. Previously, Rachael danced professionally for three years with the Philadelphia-based contemporary dance company, Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers, where she performed abroad and throughout the northeast. She is also a dance teacher and Steele Pilates instructor. BFA (Dance) Temple University class of 2014. rachaelbrittonhart.wix.com/dance
Frank Hughes
Frank Hughes (Male Swing) is excited to be back at the Dutch Apple. Recent DA credits: A Christmas Carol, Sister Act (Joey), The Little Mermaid (Chef Louie), and Rock of Ages. Select favorite credits : Les Misérables (Valjean), Sweeney Todd (Pirelli), and The Full Monty (Malcolm). All the love to the cast and crew. Extra love to Shannon. For my Mom.
Private: Mark Inbody
MARK INBODY (Minister of Culture/Gerrard Carriere Understudy) is happy to be back with PEG after appearing in A Wonderful Life this past Christmas at Broadway Palm. He is also excited to be back in Lancaster where he spent six years as an actor at Sight and Sound. Following his time here he performed at The Miracle Theater in Tennessee as well as playing Scrooge in the IAAPA Award winning production of A Christmas Carol at Dollywood.
Private: Lindsey A. Johr
LINDSEY A. JOHR (Flora/Ensemble) is elated to join the Prather family in this cast of Phantom! She is a New York City based actress originally from South Florida where she has had the pleasure to work with such theatres as the Wick, The Broward Center, Slowburn Theatre Company and others. Always for you, Granny.  www.lindseyjohr.com
Private: Grace Kidd
GRACE KIDD (Ensemble) is a native New Yorker who has just received her Bachelor of Music degree from Manhattan School of Music. Some of her favorite roles include Johanna (Sweeney Todd), Maria (West Side Story) and Cinderella (Into the Woods). She has trained at the Julliard School Pre-college division. The Walnut Hill School’s Summer Opera program (Milan, Italy) and New York City’s Professional Performing Arts School. (PPAS).
Private: Kirk Lawrence
KIRK LAWRENCE (Elisha Whitney) just finished our run of Phantom as Jean Claude. Dutch Apple/Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre shows include: Mary Poppins (Admiral Boom/Chairman), Clue: The Musical (Col. Mustard), A Wonderful Life (Henry Potter), and West Side Story (Doc). Regional credits include: Assassins (Guiteau), Sweeney Todd (Todd), and La Cage Aux Folles (Albin/Zaza). He sends love to Jamie and thanks to you all for supporting live theater!
Private: Steven Liberto
STEVEN LIBERTO (Ensemble/Count Phillippe de Chandon Understudy) is so excited to be working with such a talented cast. Past credits include father in Tarzan, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change and Dogfight.
Private: Brandon Mabry
BRANDON MABRY (Ensemble/Ledoux/Minister of Culture Understudy) is a New York City based actor originally from Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas. He would like to thank all of his wonderful professors in the BFA Musical Theater department at Texas State University.
A.C. Lam
A.C. Lam (Ensemble/Gomez US) is elated to be returning to the Dutch Apple stage! Most recently you will  have seen him as Rusty Charlie in Guys & Dolls. Other Dutch Apple shows you may have seen him in are Elf, Saturday Night Fever, The Little Mermaid, My Fair Lady, Holiday Inn, and a fair amount of others. This Piscean still loves Kraft Mac & Cheese (with hot dogs), pomegranates, and playing his ukulele. All silliness and tomfoolery is dedicated to Dean Sobon this time around! He hopes that you have a mortifyingly hilarious time watching The Addams Family! MWAHAHAHA! Instagram: @Mr_Milfelt
Private: zzz Ashley Mills
ASHLEY MILLS (Ensemble/Hope Understudy) recently made her Prather debut as Fleure in Yeston and Kopit’s Phantom, and is happy to share the stage with her fiancé, Bobby, again! Check out their company at www.whatfuntheatre.com. Favorite roles include Miss Dorothy in Thoroughly Modern Millie and Grace in Annie. B, you always bring me to light!
Private: Cody E. Olsen
CODY E. OLSEN (Young Carriere/Ensemble) recently performed in Mary Poppins and the children’s production of Ever After here. Cody hails from New Orleans and is a graduate of Northwestern State University of Louisiana where he studied Musical Theater and Dance. Cody danced for three years with the Madison Ballet in Wisconsin, and was most recently seen in Who’s Under Where as Sebastian at the Broadway Palm. Cody would like to thank his family and fiancé for all their continued love and support. Keep up with Cody by following him on Instagram: celliottdance
Private: Jack O’Malley
JACK O'MALLEY (Young Erik) is from Lancaster. He is ten years old and a fifth grade student at Sacred Heart School. He has participated in the Broadway Bound Camp at the Dutch Apple for the past four years. He enjoys basketball, video games, swimming, tennis, and spending time with his friends and family.
Private: John Payonk
JOHN PAYONK (Gerrard Carriere) is delighted to be making his Dutch Apple debut. In his over 30 years on stage, some of his favorite roles include Tevye in Fiddler On The Roof, Tony in The Most Happy Fella, Edna in Hairspray, Maurice in Disney’s Beauty & The Beast, Old Deuteronomy in Cats, Mr. Potter in A Wonderful Life, Father in Children of Eden, Kris Kringle in Miracle on 34th Street & Captain Smith in Titanic, The Musical. Equally at home on the opera stage, his roles include the title roles of Rigoletto, Falstaff, Gianni Schicci as well as Canio in Pagliacci and many more. www.johnpayonk.org
Private: Amanda Popielarz
AMANDA POPIELARZ (Ensemble/La Carlotta Understudy) is excited to be making her Dutch Apple debut. Recent credits include Ensemble/Season Soloist for Rent and Diana, I Love You Because. Love you, mom
Private: Maxwell Porterfield
MAXWELL PORTERFIELD (Christine Daee’) a Texas native, Maxwell is a classically trained soprano whose dynamism and energy have enlivened stages throughout the United States. Highlights from over twenty roles in her repertoire include Blonde in The Abduction from the Seraglio, Zerlina in Don Giovanni, Pamina in The Magic Flute, Despina in Cosi fan tutte, Frasquita in Carmen, and Julie Jordan in Carousel. She is excited to make her role debut in this role.
Private: Drew Stark
DREW STARK (Ensemble/Young Carriere Understudy) last seen as Benjamin in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, he has performed some of his favorite roles here, including Rum Tum Tugger (CATS), Pharaoh (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat) and the UPS guy (Legally Blonde). He was most recently seen as Nick Arnstein in Funny Girl and Agent Frank in Unnecessary Farce at the Broadway Palm. BA in Music from William and Mary and studied musical theatre/dance at New York University’s CAP 21 program. He would like to thank Amy, Brian, and the rest of his Dutch Apple family for their love and support.
Private: Cameron Werder
CAMERON WERDER (Young Erik) is making his debut after attending the theater’s Broadway Bound camp. He’s a third grader who performed in Honk, Jr.! and Peter Pan at Reidenbaugh Elementary School. Cameron studied piano with Mrs. Myrna Eitzen for the last four years, and loves hip hop dancing and golfing with his dad. He plays baseball for Manheim Township and studies Tae Kwon Do under Grand Master Jin K. Yim. Cameron thanks mom and dad for their endless taxi service.
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