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
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
Hunter Henrickson
Hunter Henrickson (Buddy Holly)
Kyle Wells Lahr
Kyle Wells Lahr (Joe B Mauldin)
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)
Santos Sanchez
Santos Sanchez (Ritchie Valens/Ensemble)
Cameron Nies
Cameron Nies (Hipockets/Jack Daw/Hayrider) 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 & Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 (Pioneer Theatre Company). He would like to thank his family & 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.
Caleb Graham
Caleb Graham (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 (Lead Hayrider/Decca Assist/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
Zachary Dyer
Zachary Dyer (Dancer/Ensemble)
Miranda Simonne-Lipes
Miranda Simonne-Lipes (Vi Petty)
Natalie Carrera
Natalie Carrera (Maria Elena/Dancer)
Giovanna Marchese
Giovanna Marchese (Hayrider/Ensemble)
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)
Natalie Hershman
Natalie Hershman (Dancer/Ensemble)