“This show was incredible!!! One of the very best I’ve seen! Talented, talented actors, dancers and musicians!!! LOVED IT!
” – Beverly Dries
” – Beverly Dries“It was so fantastic! Loved every second!” – Melissa Seely-Face
Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story
August 15 – September 20, 2025
See the man, hear the music, and relive the life of a legend! In just three short years, Buddy Holly set the music world on fire and forever changed the face and sound of rock and roll. Follow Buddy backstage, in the recording studio, and up the charts with hits like “Peggy Sue,” “Oh Boy,” “That’ll Be the Day,” “Well…All Right,” “Not Fade Away,” and more!
Approximate Run Time: 2 Hours and 15 Minutes
Rave Reviews:
“Oh, Boy! This is a great show! Buddy-The Buddy Holly Story is one of the earliest and most popular jukebox musicals of all time. This is a highly enjoyable show that will be loved by all ages. It was especially impressive that everyone played their own musical instruments live on stage. This added great authenticity to the production. Congratulations. Dutch Apple has another hit on its hands!” – Rich Mehrenberg, Broadway World Reviewer
“Saw the show this afternoon. I thought it was amazing!! The performers were fantastic and they looked like they were having fun! The energy was up through the whole thing! I highly recommend the show regardless of whether you’re a Buddy Holly fan or not.” – Matt Baker
“This is a good one… full of pep. There’s a lot of audience participation the actors/singer/musicians are the real thing. We all know the music of Buddy Holly, even though he only was on this earth for 21 years. Make a choice to go see this one. If you like rock ‘n’ roll, you will truly enjoy the show!!!!” – Susanna Rush
“This show was probably one of the best shows I’ve seen this year!! Just amazing. Every player was better than the next. So talented. Dancers, the leads… just WOW!! Don’t miss it.” – Susan Giordano Miller
“We’ve been coming for a long time and the food lately has been “exceptional”. Compliments to the chef!” – from customer comment card opening weekend
Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story
August 15 – September 20, 2025
See the man, hear the music, and relive the life of a legend! In just three short years, Buddy Holly set the music world on fire and forever changed the face and sound of rock and roll. Follow Buddy backstage, in the recording studio, and up the charts with hits like “Peggy Sue,” “Oh Boy,” “That’ll Be the Day,” “Well…All Right,” “Not Fade Away,” and more!
Approximate Run Time: 2 Hours and 15 Minutes
Rave Reviews:
“Oh, Boy! This is a great show! Buddy-The Buddy Holly Story is one of the earliest and most popular jukebox musicals of all time. This is a highly enjoyable show that will be loved by all ages. It was especially impressive that everyone played their own musical instruments live on stage. This added great authenticity to the production. Congratulations. Dutch Apple has another hit on its hands!” – Rich Mehrenberg, Broadway World Reviewer
“Saw the show this afternoon. I thought it was amazing!! The performers were fantastic and they looked like they were having fun! The energy was up through the whole thing! I highly recommend the show regardless of whether you’re a Buddy Holly fan or not.” – Matt Baker
“This is a good one… full of pep. There’s a lot of audience participation the actors/singer/musicians are the real thing. We all know the music of Buddy Holly, even though he only was on this earth for 21 years. Make a choice to go see this one. If you like rock ‘n’ roll, you will truly enjoy the show!!!!” – Susanna Rush
“This show was probably one of the best shows I’ve seen this year!! Just amazing. Every player was better than the next. So talented. Dancers, the leads… just WOW!! Don’t miss it.” – Susan Giordano Miller
“This show was incredible!!! One of the very best I’ve seen! Talented, talented actors, dancers and musicians!!! LOVED IT!” – Beverly Dries
” – Beverly Dries“It was so fantastic! Loved every second!” – Melissa Seely-Face
“We’ve been coming for a long time and the food lately has been “exceptional”. Compliments to the chef!” – from customer comment card opening weekend
Hunter Henrickson
Hunter Henrickson (Buddy Holly) is so excited to be reprising his role as Buddy Holly in Buddy! He adores this cast and production so much and is grateful for the chance to return to a show that’s given him more than he could’ve imagined. Previously credits include Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar, Carl Perkins in Million Dollar Quartet, Richard Hannay in The 39 Steps, and Oliver in Bandstand! Special thanks to his friends, family, and Emma who’ve supported him through so much.
Josh Karam
Josh Karam (4th Cricket/Murray) is delighted to return to The Buddy Holly Story. Josh has a BFA in Music Theatre from The Hartt School. Regional Theatre credits: MDQ (Jay), The Taming of the Shrew (Lucentio), Sweat (Jason), The Play that Goes Wrong (Dennis), Into the Woods (Rapunzel's Prince), Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf (Nick). Josh is also a Musician for Disney Cruise Lines and A Bard in the touring "Fantasy Tavern" Show! Josh is electric to Rave On with this Cast and Crew! @karamjosh
Adam Fields
Adam Fields (Big Bopper/Norman/Ensemble) is thrilled to make his Dutch Apple debut! He most recently played Johnny Cash in Million Dollar Quartet, Pontius Pilate in Jesus Christ Superstar, Emmett Forrest in Legally Blonde, and also featured as Khan in Khan!!! The Musical! album. He'd like to thank the Dutch Apple team and Matt McClure for the opportunity, the entire cast and crew, his whole family, his friends, and his beautiful fiance Abbie! @adamfields
Kyle Wells Lahr
Kyle Wells Lahr (Joe B Mauldin)is excited for his debut at Dutch Apple! As an actor and multi-instrumentalist, Kyle has over a decade of experience performing on and off stage for musicals, live bands of all genres, and even video game soundtracks. He is incredibly grateful to be joining such a wonderful cast of friends, old and new, for this production of Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story! This will be Kyle's 17th production of Buddy. Special shout-out to his wonderful life partner Miranda Simonne, who will share the stage as Vi Petty!
Andrew Harvey
Andrew Harvey (Jerry Allison) is a Buddy Holly Story veteran, and is very excited to join the Dutch Apple family as Jerry Allison this summer! An actor-musician based in Brooklyn NY, Harvey has most recently worked on touring and regional productions of Come From Away, and performs regularly in venues across NYC. Lots of love to Al, Mom, Dad, and Mattie, and a big thanks to Renee and Joe at About Artists! IG: @andrewharvey_official
Santos Sanchez
Santos Sanchez (Ritchie Valens/Ensemble) is pumped to reprise this role in his Dutch Apple debut! A graduate of the Florida State University School of Theatre (Go Noles), his other credits include In The Heights (Usnavi), Hair (Claude), and 9 to 5: The Musical (Joe). Para mi familia. @santitosanchez
Miranda Simonne
Miranda Simonne (Vi Petty/Piano/Trumpet) is making her Dutch Apple debut!.This is her third time reprising the role of Vi Petty. Other prior roles: Vi Petty US, Hayrider, Shirley, Snowbird, Concert Trumpet, Concert Backup Singer. Graduate of AMDA NY. Offstage, she is with her niblings, chasing TV/film work, making candles, or traveling. Love to Mama B, Midwest/East Coast fam, and her bass-flipping sweetie, Kyle. Dedicated to Dad, in his front row seat in the sky.
Cameron Nies
Cameron Nies (Hipockets Duncan/Jack Daw/Jerry Allison US/Clearlake MC US) is a graduate from Pace University in NYC. Some of his recent work includes We Will Rock You (Dutch Apple), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Broadway Palm), Jersey Boys and Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 (Pioneer Theatre Company). He would like to thank his family and friends for supporting him. cameronnies.com
Nathan Wright
Nathan Wright (Decca/Ensemble) is so excited to be making his Dutch Apple debut! Nathan has been seen on the National Tours of A Bronx Tale (Jojo) and Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (The Big Bopper). Other recent credits include Waitress (Cal), Sister Act (Joey), the World Premiere of Mr. Holland’s Opus (Ensemble), and Grease (Roger). In NYC, Nathan serves as a tenor section leader at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Thank you to Brian at HKA.
Neil Lagerblade
Neil Lagerblade (KDVA Engineer/Apollo Dancer/Clear Lake Emcee/Ensemble) is thrilled to be a part of Buddy - The Buddy Holly Musical! Regional credits include Retrospect (Cedar Fair Entertainment Company at Worlds of Fun) and Texas The Outdoor Musical (Pioneer Amphitheater, Palo Duro Canyon TX). Neil is a proud graduate of Oklahoma City University dance program. He sends endless gratitude to his loved ones for their continued support and to Dutch Apple for this exciting opportunity. @lagerblade.neil
Caleb Graham
Caleb Graham (Lead Hayrider/Buddy Holly US/Ensemble) is excited to take the stage as the 4th Cricket and Buddy Holly Understudy in his Dutch Apple debut! He has previously played this track in the Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story National Tour. Other theatrical credits include Carl Perkins in Million Dollar Quartet (Hangar Theatre), Emmett Forrest in Legally Blonde (Milton Theatre), Johnny Cash in Million Dollar Quartet (Greenbrier Valley Theatre), Super Swing for Million Dollar Quartet (Norwegian Cruise Lines), and Moritz Stiefel in Spring Awakening (Milton Theatre). When Caleb is not taking the stage he is writing and recording his own original music, available on all streaming platforms! Thank you to everyone who has pushed and supported me on this crazy journey. I love you all!
Giorgio Volpe
Giorgio Volpe (Decca Assistant/Ritchie Valens US/Ensemble) is happy to be making his Dutch Apple debut in this production! His regional Theatrical Credits include Cabaret (Emcee), Fiddler On The Roof (The Fiddler), The Play That Goes Wrong (Dennis), The Buddy Holly Story (Ritchie Valens), and recently as “The Duke of Weselton” in Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s production of Frozen. He feels blessed to be able to share the gift of acting with his community and thankful for his enriching friendships and family. He'd like to thank the supporters, donors, and audience members for their contributions as well as Matt and Natalie for the opportunity!
Jawan Hayes
Jawan Hayes (Apollo Dancer/Ensemble) is so ecstatic to be making his Debut here at the Dutch Apple. A graduate from the Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s Professional Training Program and his program credits include Cats, Mamma Mia!, To Kill a Mockingbird, Sister Act, 42nd Street, Hairspray, In the Heights, and Best of Broadway Revue. Other Regional productions at The Wick Theatre in Boca Raton, FL, include The Music Man, Evita, A Chorus Line, Bye Bye Birdie, Carousel, The Buddy Holly Story, & Beautiful: A Carol King Musical. From the love of his heart he gives thanks to his beautiful family & friends for their support! The reflection of their light shines within him.
Ronan O’Toole
Ronan O'Toole (Dancer) is raving on about returning to this rockin’ show and the Dutch Apple! Past credits include Crazy For You, Legally Blonde, The Addams Family, Footloose, and Joseph! He wants to thank his family and friends for their endless love and support. ronan-otoole.com
Natalie Carrera
Natalie Carrera (Maria Elena/Dancer) is excited to be revisiting The Buddy Holly Story after previously playing Maria Elena at The Broadway Palm! She is originally from Kansas City, KS. Select credits include; Diana Morales in A Chorus Line (MTH), Shelby in The Prom (Phoenix Theatre Company), Oz in We Will Rock You (Circa ‘21), and Francine Valli in Jersey Boys (New Theatre & Restaurant). Love to family and friends!
Giovanna Marchese
Giovanna Marchese (Hayrider/Ensemble) is thrilled to be making her Dutch Apple debut and very excited about returning to Buddy Holly with this wonderful cast! She graduated from Catholic University of America with a B.M. in Musical Theatre. You may have seen her behind the piano and singing at various Howl at the Moon locations. She wants to thank her family and friends for all their love and support. @giovannaamarchese
Edima Essien
Edima Essien (Apollo Singer/Ensemble) is excited to shout it out while making her Dutch Apple debut! Recent Credits: Petite Rouge (2025 Helen Hayes Nomination for Best Ensemble), She Persisted, Bubbly Black Girl, School Girls or the African Mean Girls Play, Once on this Island, Beastgirl (World Premiere), Dreamgirls. Education: BA Theatre; UMD. Special thanks to her family, both biological and chosen, and God from whom her talents and gifts come. @edimaessien
Christina Saliga
Christina Saliga (Dancer/Ensemble) is thrilled to be making her Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre debut! Some favorite credits: Broadway Christmas Wonderland (Tokyo, Japan), Iconic (The Alabama Theatre), Texas! The Outdoor Musical (Palo Duro Canyon), Joseph… Dreamcoat (My Old KY Home Ampitheatre). OCU Dance pedagogy grad. Endlessly grateful for any opportunity to share joy, depth and vibrancy onstage.
Natalie Hershman
Natalie Hershman (Ensemble/Choreographer) is excited to be making her debut at Dutch Apple! Originally from Fort Atkinson, WI, Natalie spent most of her time at her mom’s dance studio, and hometown theater: Fireside Dinner Theatre. She has now been a dance teacher for 12 years teaching various styles and many age levels. Previous projects include: Hadestown, Frozen, Tangled, Aladdin, Tarzan, and a dance gala with the Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra. Natalie has previously choreographed this show at Broadway Palm earlier this year, and The Wick Theatre last spring. It is a blessing to do it again, as this music and style is what she grew up on, and loves deeply. Grateful for her partner Matt McClure, and getting to create art together, and grateful for this opportunity to present it! Much love to this very talented cast for bringing Buddy’s music back to life!
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