2016/2017 Season
Freaky Friday
Buoyant Musical Comedy
January 31 - March 19, 2017 EXTENDED! Mandell Weiss Theatre
In Association with Cleveland Play House and Alley Theatre
Book By Bridget Carpenter Music By Tom Kitt
Lyrics by Brian Yorkey Based on the novel Freaky Friday by Mary Rodgers and the Disney films
Choreography by Sergio Trujillo Directed by Christopher Ashley
The classic story of a mother and daughter who magically swap bodies for 24 chaotic hours has been given a contemporary spin with a hilarious new book by Bridget Carpenter (“Parenthood,” “Friday Night Lights”) and “a driving pop‐rock score” (DC Metro Theatre Arts) by Tony Award® and Pulitzer Prize winners Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey (Next to Normal, If/Then). With inventive staging by Playhouse Artistic Director Christopher Ashley and sharp choreography by Sergio Trujillo (Memphis, Jersey Boys), this dynamic production is “delightfully spunky” with “timeless appeal” (Variety).
Production Sponsors:
Debby Jacobs & Lindsey Jacobs
Photo credit: Emma Hunton (left) and the cast of Freaky Friday, photo by Jim Carmody.
Cast & Creators
- Creators
- Cast
- Design
- Bridget CarpenterBook
- Tom KittMusic/Co-Orchestrations/Co-Vocal Arrangements/Dance & Incidental Arrangements
- Brian YorkeyLyrics
- Christopher AshleyDirector
- Sergio TrujilloChoreographer
- Katie BanvilleSwing/Understudy: Ms.Meyers/Journalist, Officer Sitz, Mrs. Luckenbill, Mrs. Time, Hannah, Gretchen, Torrey
- Jeanette BayardelleMrs. Meyers/Journalist/Officer Sitz/Ensemble
- Heidi BlickenstaffKatherine
- Eean CochranParker/Ensemble
- Joseph DellgerGrandpa George/Mr. Blumen/Señor O'Brien/Ensemble
- Jessie HookerSavannah/Ensemble
- Emma HuttonEllie
- David JenningsMike
- Storm LeverEnsemble/Understudy: Gretchen/Savannah
- Mary Jo McConnellGrandma Helene/Mrs. Luckenbill/Mrs. Time/Ensemble
- Jake Heston MillerFletcher
- Tony NeidenbachEnsemble/Understudy: Parker, Adam, Wells
- Jennafer NewberryGretchen, Ensemble
- Chris RamirezAdam
- Julian RamosWells/Photographer/Ensemble
- Jermaine R. RembertSwing/Understudy: Mr. Blumen, Señor O'Brien, Mike, Pastor Bruno, Dr. Ehrin, Officer Kowalski
- Alet TaylorTorrey/Ensemble/Katherine Understudy
- Jason Sweettooth WilliamsPastor Bruno/Dr. Ehrin/Officer Kowalski/Ensemble/Grandpa George Understudy
- Sumi YuHannah/Ensemble/Ellie Understudy
- Noah BairdFletcher Understudy
- Bryan PerriMusic Supervisor
- Andrew GrahamMusic Director/Conductor
- Michael StarobinCo-Orchestrations
- Carmel DeanCo-Vocal Arrangments
- Beowulf BorittScenic Designer
- Emily RebholzCostume Designer
- Howell BinkleyLighting Designer
- Kai HaradaCo-Sound Designer
- Brian RonanCo-Sound Designer
- Tara Rubin CastingCasting
- Shirley FishmanDramaturg
- Paul J. SmithStage Manager
- Julianne MenassianAssistant Stage Manager
- Amanda NussbaumAssistant Stage Manager
- Amy CorcoranAssociate Director
- Wayne GreenAssociate Music Director
- Jermaine R. RembertAssociate Choreographer
- Alexis DistlerAssociate Scenic Designer
- Ken WillsAssociate Lighting Designer
- Christopher Annas LeeMoving Light Programmer
- Steve RotramelAssistant Costume Designer
- Emily GrailyAssistant Costume Designer
- Alyssa SwannProduction Assistant
- Kayla GeleynseStage Management Intern
Venue Info
Mandell Weiss Theatre
The Mandell Weiss Theatre is a 492-seat proscenium arch theatre, with two front rows of removable seats allowing for a greater stage length. The theatre also maintains an upstairs wooden deck for parties, receptions and outdoor gatherings, and a small outdoor amphitheatre for pre-show entertainment.
Mandell Weiss Theatre
