Monday, July 18, 2022 • The Town Hall Presents
With Creator, Writer, Director and Host
Scott Siegel
MONDAY, JULY 18, 2022 • 8PM
BROADWAY RISING STARS
Created, Written, Directed and Hosted by
Scott Siegel
AMDA:
Lily Arriaga
Hannah Faith Marshall
Jared Goodwin
Isaiah Mayhew
Erika Nicole Mesa
Henry O’Connell
THE BOSTON CONSERVATORY AT BERKLEE: Liza Cameron Aquilinool
BROOKLYN COLLEGE: Izzy Marinucci
CIRCLE IN THE SQUARE THEATRE SCHOOL: Rose Chamblee
ITHACA COLLEGE: Kylie Heyman
MANHATTAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC:
Paul J. Hernandez
Steven Martella
MARYMOUNT:
Jeremiah Garcia
Zoie D. Lanning
Brionna Trilling
NAZARETH COLLEGE: Garrison Hunt
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY: Stella Katherine Cole
NYU/TISCH - NEW STUDIO ON BROADWAY: Miles Eichenhorn
NYU - STEINHARDT: Quentin Fettig
Marques Stewart
Benjamin T. Swanson
SUNY: CORTLAND: Sara Den Bleyker
Musical Director: John Fischer
Vocal Coach: Bill Daugherty
Choreographer: Danny Gardner
Sheet Music Consultant: Michael Lavine
LARRY ZUCKER, Executive Director
MELAY ARAYA, Artistic Director
JEFF MANN, Marketing Director
KEITH SHERMAN, Publicity
SCOTT KLEIN, Publicity
TED LAMBERT, Chief Operating Officer
BILL DEHLING, Technical Director
CARL ACAMPORA, Production Manager
ALEX KOVEOS, Digital Media Manager
DENNIS RAKAUCKAS, Graphic Designer
Lilly Arriaga – “When You Wish Upon a Star” (Pinocchio)
Rose Chamblee – “Flight” (music & lyric Craig Carnelia)
Stella Katherine Cole – “Listen to My Heart” (music & lyric David Friedman)
Sara Den Bleyker – “You There in the Back Row” (13 Days to Broadway)
Zoie Lanning - “Times Are Hard for Dreamers” (Amelie)
Miles Eichenhorn – “Anything Can Happen in the Theater” (music & lyric Maury Yeston)
Quentin Fettig – “Extraordinary” (Pippin)
Jeremiah Garcia – “Proud of Your Boy” (Aladdin)
Jared Goodwin – “Go the Distance” (Hercules)
Paul J. Hernandez – “I Was Here” (The Glorious Ones)
Kylie Heyman – “You’re Gonna Hear from Me” (Inside Daisy Clover)
Garrison Hunt – “This the Moment” (Jekyll & Hyde)
Izzy Marinucci – “I’ll Imagine You a Song” (music Steven Lutvak, lyric Carol Hall)
Hannah Faith Marshall – “Mama, a Rainbow” (Minnie’s Boys)
Steven Martella – “Into the Fire” (Scarlet Pimpernel)
Isaiah Mayhew – “Once in a Lifetime” (Stop The World – I Want To Get Off)
Erika Nicole Mesa – “When I Get My Name in Lights” (The Boys From Oz)
Henry O’Connell – “Corner Of The Sky” (Pippin)
Marques Stewart – “Electricity” (Billy Elliott: The Musical)
Benjamin T. Swanson – “If I Sing” (Closer Than Ever)
Brionna Trilling – “It’s Not Where You Start” (Seesaw)
Company – “Bless Our Show” (Sister Act)
Company – “The Spark of Creation” (Children of Eden) (program subject to change)
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Town Hall proudly presents Broadway Rising Stars, a national showcase that introduces New York audiences to the next generation of up-and-coming talent. Chosen by a panel of discerning judges, the cast is selected from among the most outstanding new graduates from schools such as The American Musical and Dramatic Academy, Circle in the Square Theatre School, Marymount Manhattan College, The University of Miami, Webster College, Pace University, Wagner College, NYU’s Steinhardt and NYU Tisch New Studio on Broadway and other acclaimed institutions. The 2022 Rising Stars is spearheaded by Scott Siegel, creator/writer/ director/host of Town Hall’s beloved Broadway by the Year® series.
In the thirteen previous years since Broadway Rising Stars first began, participants have scored top billing in Broadway shows as diverse as Wicked, Beautiful, Jekyll & Hyde, Hair, Les Miserables, The Color Purple, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Hamilton. Recently, one of our Rising Starswon a Tony Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical for her performance in Oklahoma! Past Rising Stars have appeared on television in The Glee Project, Glee and A Christmas Carol. They have even starred in pictures such as In the Heights and A Star is Born, and they have starred on the West End, including getting nominated for the prestigious Olivier Award. Our Rising Stars have also played in countless national tours both in the U.S. and abroad.
SCOTT SIEGEL
Scott Siegel is the author of 48 books, and has created more than 400 major concerts that have been performed all over the world. He has written/ produced/directed concerts for Michael Feinstein, created scores of nightclub acts that have played at major clubs around the globe, but is, perhaps, best known as the creator/writer/director/ host of The Town Hall’s signature series, Broadway by the Year®, which is currently celebrating its 21st critically acclaimed season. For more information about all of Scott’s shows, please visit Scott’s website at SiegelPresents.com
JOHN FISCHER
John has been a music director and pianist in NYC for over 20 years. This marks his 13th year as music director for Broadway’s Rising Stars, in addition to numerous Broadway Originals concerts here at Town Hall. He spent 7 seasons as music director for the highly acclaimed musical theatre program at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival in the Berkshires. Last summer at the Pillow, he worked hand in hand with Stephen Schwartz and Chet Walker on the creation of a new ballet, The Boy On The Roof. This past year has taken him to the symphony world as a guest artist: with the Santa Ana Symphony Orchestra in Music of the Knights, and the Signature Symphony in Tulsa, OK in a Bernstein/ Robbins celebration. Here at home, he is a regular fixture at Feinstein’s/54 Below, music directing everything from Sondheim to Sinatra. Recent highlights include Alice Ripley and Emily Skinner’s sold out run of Unattached, and the 25th Anniversary concert of Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, part of the award winning 54 SINGS series for which he also music directed Applause, Mack & Mabel, and Kiss Of The Spiderwoman. Other NY credits include pianist for the most recent Broadway revival of West Side Story, pianist/conductor for Talk Of The Town Bank Street Theatre, Take Me Along Irish Rep, Naked Boys Singing at New World Stages, and much more. He has been on staff as a music director or accompanist for Applause NY, AMDA, HB Studios, The New School, The Growing Studio, and the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.
Liza Cameron Aquilino
Liza Aquilino (she/her) is a New York based performer from Long Island. She just graduated in May from Boston Conservatory at Berklee with a BFA in Musical Theater! She looks forward to bringing humility, honesty and humor to the stage in her career. In her free time Liza loves to plant, clown around, and record her podcast, LizaLamb (on Apple Podcasts). She wants to thank Scott for the chance to perform in NYC for the first time! And a huge thanks to her friends and family for always being so supportive. I love you guys!
Lily Arriaga
Lily Arriaga is a trained musical theater performer with a burning passion for music and acting, based in New York. She is an experienced singer and a versatile actress with a wide emotional range. Lily recently graduated from The American Musical and Dramatic Academy and has developed an interest and experience in music production and songwriting on the side. She was recently seen performing in Studio Players on the show “Celebrating Sondheim”.
Lily is currently auditioning, pursuing a career in the musical theater industry and hoping she can book her first role as a professional actress and singer.
Sara Den Bleyker
Sara Den Bleyker is a 2020 graduate from SUNY Cortland, and is originally from Rochelle Park NJ. Recently, Sara performed in Super Fantastical on Restaurant Row, which featured one of her original songs. Favorite credits include Logainne in Spelling Bee, Patient Griselda in Top Girls, and Robin in Godspell. She is so grateful to be performing again after an unplanned hiatus, and wishes to thank all her friends and family who encouraged her along the way.
Rose Chamblee
Rose Chamblee (she/they) is a recent graduate of Circle in the Square Theatre School’s Professional Workshop program. Originally hailing from Nashville, Rose has been acting and singing for thirteen years and is now proud to call NYC home. Rose was a regional finalist in the 2017 NATS Vocal Competition (Classical Division) and was a national semi-finalist in the Musical Theater Division. Past credit highlights include: Lady Macbeth in Macbeth, Emilie Vandergaard in The Moors (Circle in the Square Theatre School); Ilse in Spring Awakening (Street Theatre Company); and Cleomenes in The Winter’s Tale (Nashville Shakespeare Festival). IG: @rose_chamblee rosechamblee.com
Stella Katherine Cole
Stella Katherine Cole is a recent graduate of Northwestern University, where she received a BA in Theater and International Relations, a German minor, and a Musical Theater Certificate. You might know Stella from her tiktok, where she has grown a following of 280,000 from posting singing videos. She’s currently studying under Tony Award winning vocal coach Joan Lader. In November, she released an EP with GRAMMY Award winning Producer Dave O’Donnell. Stella’s recent theater credits include Hay Fever (Sorel), Mary Stuart (Burleigh), and Steel Magnolias (Shelby). Stella sings at many venues around the city. To find upcoming shows and tour dates, visit www.stellakatherinecole.com or follow @stellakcole on Instagram.
Miles Eichenhorn
Miles Eichenhorn is an Actor, Writer, and Musician based in New York City and Detroit. He is a graduate of NYU Tisch’s New Studio on Broadway, where he performed in a variety of productions including: Pippin (Charlemagne), Six Degrees of Separation (Geoffrey/Dr. Fine), Cabaret, Runaways. Other Credits include Commonwealth Shakespeare Company’s 2021 Season and the premiere of James Feinberg and Matt Rose’s Doctor Glas, which will return to 54 Below on July 25th. Miles has studied voice with Kurt Robinson, John Carden, and Tyley Ross. His debut jazz album, “I’ll Be Seeing You”, is available on all streaming platforms. IG: @mileseichenhorn Email: milesthesquirrel@gmail.com
Jared Goodwin
Jared Goodwin is incredibly grateful to be making his professional debut here at The Town Hall! Before graduating from AMDA, Jared has had the opportunity to perform on stages across Colorado and Oregon as an actor, singer, choral soloist, and concert musician. He has starred as a Critic’s Choice Mainstage Soloist at the Colorado Thespian Convention, as a Certified Superio Performer at the International Thespian Convention, and has served for three months as a Young Performing Missionary in Nauvoo, Illinois and seven months in the Legazpi region of the Philippines. He would like to thank his family, friends, and Scott Siegel for making this all possible.
Paul J. Hernandez
Graduate of Manhattan School of Music (Musical Theatre Class of 2020) & The Juilliard School Pre-College. Highlights of Paul’s career include playing the title role in Fiorello! and Beadle Bamford in Sweeney Todd at Manhattan School of Music, singing in the choir in the pre-Broadway tryout of Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame at Paper Mill Playhouse, performing alongside Kristen Chenoweth in My Love Letter to Broadway, and playing the role of Chino in West Side Story at the Edinburgh International Festival. He sends thanks and love to his family, Bob and the cast, crew and creative team. @pauljhernandez
Kylie Heyman
Kylie is absolutely thrilled to be performing in this season’s Rising Stars Showcase. Most recently she was seen as a mainstage performer with Disney Cruise Line, aiding in their relaunch this past summer after pandemic closures as Mary Poppins, Cruella de Vil, and Madame De Garderobe. Other than being famously very gorgeous, her credits include The Chaperone in The Drowsy Chaperone, Rosalind in As You Like It, and Kate in The Wild Party, as well as many other credits from her alma mater, Ithaca College. Shoutout to her parents for being the forever presidents of her fan club and the support system of a lifetime.
Garrison Hunt
Garrison Hunt has graduated from Nazareth College in 2021. I have been last seen doing Elf The Musical in Long Island at the Argyle Theatre playing Chadwick/ Fake Santa or understudying the manager/Santa/Greenway. I’m excited to be on stage again! He is extremely excited to be working with his dear teacher and friend again, Bill Daugherty! After this event he will be heading over to New Hampshire to take part in The Sound of Music! He will be playing Herr Zeller and understudying Max! He thanks you all for supporting the people in the concert!
Izzy Marinucci
Izzy Marinucci (she/her) is an actor, singer, and writer currently based in New York City. A recent graduate from Brooklyn College’s BFA Acting Program, Izzy has been featured off-broadway and in multiple award-winning short films. Izzy is most excited about stories that challenge societal norms and allow us to explore our own humanity. Izzy makes it her mission to connect with others, whether it be through her comedy sketches or her self-produced solo performance, and hopes her work helps others heal. She finds humor and joy in her life and art while striving to create work that changes people.
Hannah Faith Marshall
Hannah Faith Marshall is so honored and excited to be making her professional debut here at The Town Hall. Hannah is a recent graduate of The American Musical and Dramatic Academy here in New York. Before pursuing musical theater, Hannah was always involved in the music department at her high school, not only as a performer and singer, but as a pianist and accompanist. She has had the opportunity to perform on stages all across New England, and won multiple best soloist awards. Hannah is so grateful to be a part of Broadway Rising Stars and wants to give a huge thank you to Scott Siegel for putting this concert together, as well as her family and friends for all their love and support.
Steven Martella
Steven Martella is thrilled to be making his Town Hall debut! Steven is an NYC based Actor / Singer and a graduate of the Manhattan School of Music. Off-Broadway: Here There Be Dragons (Wizard, DJ, Dennis, Hobblin). Off Off-Broadway: Rathskeller (Greed). Regional: A Christmas Carol (Bob Crachit), Victor/Victoria (Squash), The House at Pooh Corner (Winnie the Pooh), Heathers (Ram Sweeney), Legally Blonde (Kyle), Mamma-Mia (Ensemble). Steven would like to thank his family for their love and support! (@stevenmartella / stevenmartella.com)
Isaiah Mayhew
Isaiah is from Charleston, South Carolina, and is a recent graduate of AMDA! He has also studied Vocal and Trombone Performance at the University of South Carolina. He has been practicing many brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments for several years, and began his musical theater career in high school. Favorite credits include: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Chip Tolentino), Mamma Mia! (Sam Carmicheal), The Music Man (Tommy Djilas).
Erika Nicole Mesa
Erika N. Mesa is an actress and singer who was recently professionally trained at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA). Originally from Miami, she is ready to share her love of performing on New York City’s Town Hall stage; she gives a warming thanks to Scott and Barabra Siegel for the opportunity! Some of her favorite credits consist of The Wizard of Oz (Lion), Peter Pan (Mr. Smee), and What if Life Were More Like Theater? (Ms. Byrd- Closer Than Ever). She is honored to be a part of Broadway Rising Stars and gives a hug and thanks to her family for supporting her in her professional journey; Te amo familia!
Henry O’Connell
Henry O’Connell is thrilled to be making his NYC debut, and what a venue to do it in! Henry is a recent graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Some of Henry’s favorite past roles include Orlando in Shaina Taub’s As You Like It, Pippin in Pippin, Ben in Rags, Jack in Into The Woods, and King Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar! He would like to thank Scott Siegel and the entire team, all of his teachers, and of course mom, dad, and Grace! Instagram: @ Henryloconnell
Marques Stewart
Marques Stewart is a recent graduate from NYU Steinhardt’s Vocal Performance program this past spring, and is very excited and thankful to be part of this year’s Rising stars concert. Recent credits at NYU include, Darling, Mea Culpa, Die Fledermaus, and GMA Christmas Special. He would like to thank his friends and family for all the continued love and support as he continues onto the next step of his career.
Quentin Fettig
Quentin Fettig (he/him/his) is incredibly excited to be performing in the 14th Annual Broadway’s Rising Stars Concert! Favorite roles include Pippin in Pippin, Jack in Into the Woods, and Tony in West Side Story. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Michigan State University and just received his Master of Music and Advanced Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy from New York University! Next up: Jamie in The Last Five Years! Quentin would like to send love to his family, friends, and Brendan. See more on his website: www.quentinfettig.com and follow him on Instagram: @quentinfettig
Benjamin T. Swanson
Benjamin T Swanson is a New York City-based performer. His favorite concert appearances in NYC include performing the title song from Charles Strouse’s musical Applause at this year’s Actors’ Fund Gala, and singing for the White House Historical Association’s 60th Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He recently read the title role of Fidelio in the new play, Fidelio, written by Steven J. Harris, performed for HB Studio’s Play Series. Master of Music Vocal Performance: Musical Theatre, Advanced Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy (New York University-Steinhardt); Bachelor of Music: Vocal Performance (University of Wisconsin-Whitewater). @benjamintswanson | benjamintswanson.com
Jeremiah Garcia
Jeremiah Garcia is a recent graduate of Marymount Manhattan College with a BFA in Musical Theatre. Recent credits include Pinky in Our Lady of 121st Street (Theresa Lang Theatre) and Roger in GREASE (The York) He also originated the roles of Freddie Mercury in Sharon & Melina (The Tank) and Mateo Flores in Play it FOURward. (MMC) Follow on social media: @liljaymiah
Brionne Trilling
Brionna Trilling is a recent graduate from Marymount Manhattan College with her BFA in Musical Theater. Following graduation, she had the privilege of taking on the role of Associate Choreographer for Pete the Cat’s Big Hollywood Adventure with TheaterWorks USA. Previous credits include National Tours 1 and 2.5 of Billy Elliot (Alison Summers, Julie Hope). MMC credits include Urinetown (Associate Choreographer), The Musical of Musicals (Associate Choreographer) Pippin (Ensemble, Manson Trio, Dance Captain), Grease (Frenchy, Dance Captain), and Starlight Express (Tapper 1, Dance Captain). Brionna would like to thank her Mom and faculty at MMC for constantly supporting her journey
Zoie Lanning
Zoie Lanning (she/her/hers) is thrilled to be making her Town Hall debut! A recent graduate from Marymount Manhattan College’s BFA Musical Theatre program, Zoie made her NYC debut earlier this year as Pennywise in Urinetown at MMC’s Theresa Lang Theatre. Other notable credits include Ordinary Days (Warren), Into the Woods (Cinderella), Spring Awakening (Wendla), Aspects of Love (Jenny), Grease (Sandy), The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy) and The Little Mermaid (Ariel). Huge thanks to Scott Siegel for making this night possible and to family and friends in Ohio for supporting these outlandish theatrical dreams from Job: A2207_01_RisingStars
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This program is supported, in part, by public funds from The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. Town Hall’s Education Outreach Program, Judy Collins, Darlene Love and Storytellers Lab are made possible, in part, by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature. The Centennial Concert Series is funded, in part, by Howard Gilman Foundation. We would like to thank the following foundations, corporations, and government institutions for their support:
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Office of City Council Member Ben Kallos
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S&P Global
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TOUR THE HISTORIC TOWN HALL
Town Hall has played an integral part in the electrifying cultural fabric of New York City for more than 90 years. A group of Suffragists’ fight for the 19th Amendment led them to build a meeting space to educate people on the important issues of the day. During its construction, the 19th Amendment was passed, and on January 12, 1921 The Town Hall opened its doors and took on a double meaning: as a symbol of the victory sought by its founders, and as a spark for a new, more optimistic climate. In 1921, German composer Richard Strauss performed a series of concerts that cemented the Hall’s reputation as an ideal venue for musical performances. Since, Town Hall has been home to countless musical milestones: The US debuts of Strauss, and Isaac Stern; Marian Anderson’s first New York recital; in 1945, Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker introduced bebop to the world; Bob Dylan’s first major concert in ‘63; and much much more.
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