Hayley Podschun* (Elle Woods) made her professional debut at The New Theatre in 1997 as Baby June in GYPSY. Other NTR shows: THE MUSIC MAN (’00), CAUGHT IN THE NET (’02). She is so thrilled to be home. Broadway: WICKED (Glinda, National Tour), HELLO DOLLY!, SOMETHING ROTTEN, ANYTHING GOES, CHAPLIN, PAL JOEY, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, HAIRSPRAY, THE SOUND OF MUSIC. Off-Broadway: I CAN GET IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE, VANITIES, I MARRIED AN ANGEL, FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY (Original Freckleface), CHEEK TO CHEEK. Regional: GUYS & DOLLS (Adelaide-Helen Hayes Nominated), CATCH ME IF YOU CAN (Brenda-Helen Hayes Nominated), YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN (Sally), THE SOUND OF MUSIC (Maria), KINKY BOOTS (Lauren), HOLIDAY INN (Linda/Paper Mill Playhouse & Lila/Goodspeed Opera House), GYPSY (Dainty June), PETER PAN (Peter), & more. Film/TV: THE COMEBACK, GIRLS5EVA, FLEISHMAN IS IN TROUBLE, HAIRSPRAY (Tammy), THE BLACKLIST, LOUIE. Guest Host on HSN & QVC. Keynote Speaker. @hayley_podschun www.hayleypodschun.com

Eric William Geil* (Emmett Forrest) Other credits include: THE BOOK OF MORMON (National Tour); NEWSIES, OLD FASHIONED FAMILY MURDER, JERSEY BOYS, ALONE TOGETHER (NTR); SOUND OF MUSIC, GREASE, HAIRSPRAY, GODSPELL (Starlight); GYPSY, CATS (MTH); LES MIS (CSC); Creedence and Clearwater, Queen (Ruby Room). Film credits: THEY MEET AT NIGHT, EDEN’S TWILIGHT. He holds a BFA in musical theater from the University of Cincinnati. Eric would like to give thanks to his family, CCM MT-15 Bearcats, the Imagined Life Studios, Joe Dispenza, Jerry Jay, Anthony Edwards, and Diane Lala. The love you give is equal to the love you receive. Instagram: @ericwgeil

Shanna Jones* (Paulette Bonafonté) New Theatre: NUNSENSE, FREAKY FRIDAY, BRIDESMAIDS, MAMMA MIA!, SISTER ACT. Local: DRACULA, EMMA, ONCE, BETWEEN THE LINES, SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM, THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, STILLWATER, HAIR: RETROSPECTION, SANTALAND DIARIES, A CHRISTMAS CAROL (KCRep); TROJAN WOMEN MCI (Unicorn); NEXT TO NORMAL (Kansas Repertory Theatre); CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY (Coterie). New York: PHAEDRA’S FLOATING CABARET, UNDONE, DECLINE AND FALL (New York Theatre Workshop). Regional: TUG OF WAR; FOREIGN FIRE & CIVIL STRIFE (Chicago Shakespeare Theatre); LES MISÉRABLES (Pioneer Theatre Company); ROMEO AND JULIET (Utah Shakespearean Festival); MAN OF LA MANCHA, INTO THE WOODS, MIRACLE WORKER, 42ND STREET, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD (Hale Center Theatre); SATURDAY’S VOYEUR (Salt Lake Acting Company). Education: BFA, Actor Training Program University of Utah AEA Member.Shanna Jones* (Paulette Bonafonté) New Theatre: NUNSENSE, FREAKY FRIDAY, BRIDESMAIDS, MAMMA MIA!, SISTER ACT. Local: DRACULA, EMMA, ONCE, BETWEEN THE LINES, SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM, THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, STILLWATER, HAIR: RETROSPECTION, SANTALAND DIARIES, A CHRISTMAS CAROL (KCRep); TROJAN WOMEN MCI (Unicorn); NEXT TO NORMAL (Kansas Repertory Theatre); CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY (Coterie). New York: PHAEDRA’S FLOATING CABARET, UNDONE, DECLINE AND FALL (New York Theatre Workshop). Regional: TUG OF WAR; FOREIGN FIRE & CIVIL STRIFE (Chicago Shakespeare Theatre); LES MISÉRABLES (Pioneer Theatre Company); ROMEO AND JULIET (Utah Shakespearean Festival); MAN OF LA MANCHA, INTO THE WOODS, MIRACLE WORKER, 42ND STREET, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD (Hale Center Theatre); SATURDAY’S VOYEUR (Salt Lake Acting Company). Education: BFA, Actor Training Program University of Utah AEA Member.

Collin O’Connor* (Warner Huntington III) is excited to return to New Theatre for LEGALLY BLONDE! He was last seen on this stage in JERSEY BOYS as Tommy DeVito. Favorite credits include: JERSEY BOYS (Swing), MAMMA MIA! (Sky), and the KC premiere of H.O.T. THE MUSICAL (Odysseus). When he's not performing in musicals, Collin can be seen performing his solo Big Band show CALL ME IRRESPONSIBLE on land and at sea. Collin holds a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from Millikin University. As always, much love to his wife Lili Torre O’Connor and their pup Olive. @collin0connor

oni Simmons): NTR Debut! National Tour: Spring Awakening (Ensemble, Wendla u/s). Regional highlights: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Ensemble/Ella u/s, Paper Mill Playhouse), Winter Wonderettes (Missy, Gulfshore Playhouse), Heartbreak Hotel (Dixie Locke, Ogunquit Playhouse and Chicago’s Broadway Playhouse), Gypsy (June, Chicago Shakespeare Theater), La Cage Aux Folles (Anne, Goodspeed Opera House), Somewhere In Time (Young Laura, Portland Center Stage), The World Goes ‘Round (Woman 2, Capital City Theatre), Spring Awakening (Wendla, Media Theater), Hello, Dolly! (Minnie Fay, Gretna Theatre), George M! (Josie, Gretna Theatre). Off-Broadway: Fire Island The Musical (Courtney). BFA Music Theater, Elon University.

Christopher Sanders* (Professor Callahan) was last seen at the New Theatre as Pulitzer in NEWSIES. He has performed with Sally Struthers, George Hearn, Andrea McArdle, Steve Kazee, Carol Lawrence, John Raitt, and Debbie Boone. Lead Credits: 42ND STREET(Broadway World Award), ANNIE, MAN OF LA MANCHA, CAMELOT, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES(Broadway World Award), DISNEY'S HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, SWEENEY TODD, LES MISERABLES, SOUTH PACIFIC, GUYS AND DOLLS, KISS ME KATE, JEKYLL AND HYDE, DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. Concerts; Pittsburgh Symphony, Knoxville Symphony, Bangor Symphony, Pasadena Pops, and The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber Tour. Solo album: Curtain Call on Apple Music. christophersanders.net

Scott Guthrie* (Professor Callahan) is making his debut at NTR! He is thrilled to return to Harvard Law after previously donning the short brown shorts as Kyle! Scott is typecast in this role, as he IS a Professor at the University of Oklahoma, in the school of Musical Theatre. He just finished playing Sweeney Todd, opposite his wife, Lindsie, as Mrs. Lovett at Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. Thanks to Jerry Jay and love to Lindsie and Jed! For more info, visit www.scott-guthrie.com.

McKenna Shaw* (Vivienne Kensington) (She/Her) New Theatre Debut! Originally from Pittsburg, KS, McKenna grew up performing in the KC Metro area and is delighted to be back after her stint singing and dancing aboard Royal Caribbean's Brilliance of the Seas! Previous credits include SISTER ACT, THE HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR, MARY POPPINS, SHREK, KINKY BOOTS (Red Mountain Theatre Company), FREAKY FRIDAY (MT Wichita), INTO THE WOODS, SPONGEBOB (UAB), BRING IT ON! (Kansas All-State Production). She wants to thank her amazing support system, without which she wouldn't be anywhere. Love and light to her father for instilling the love of theatre in her and for continuing to watch over her. UAB BFA Musical Theatre! @mckenna.shaw

Mandy Morris (Brooke Wyndham) Recent KC Credits: NTR: CLUE, JERSEY BOYS, NEWSIES, MAMMA MIA!, SISTER ACT, CHICAGO, HAIRSPRAY, BUDDY HOLLY, SPELLING BEE, JOSEPH..., GREASE; MTH: COMPANY, SPECTACULAR CHRISTMAS; Coterie Theatre: BEAT BUGS, SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL; EGADS! Theatre: LYSISTRATA JONES, ROCKY HORROR SHOW; KC Rep: CABARET, CHRISTMAS CAROL. Next up at NTR is BOEING BOEING! Mandy and her husband Phil own and operate a local plant-based restaurant The Tree Hugger Kitchen and have social media famous kitties @iamwillywonky.

Amari Lewis* (Pilar) Local: WIZARD OF OZ, THE COLOR PURPLE, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (KCRep); PORGY AND BESS (Lyric Opera Kansas City); FAT HAM (Unicorn); HAIRSPRAY (Starlight); DREAMGIRLS (New Theatre); SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS THE MUSICAL: TYA, PETE THE CAT, ALICE’S WONDERLAND (Coterie). Regional: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Farmington Civic Center). Education: Associate of Arts, Kansas City Kansas Community College. IG: @lewiii17

Willa Walberg (Margot, u/s Brooke Wyndham) OHMIGOD! Willa is so excited to be making her NTR debut! She recently returned to the States after spending 7 months in the Caribbean and Europe on board Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas. This is Willa’s 3rd trip to Harvard, first as Kate/Ensemble at Starlight and then as Brooke Wyndham with Great Plains Theatre. She thanks her family, friends, and her cat. Snaps!

Mary-Kate Griffin (Serena, u/s Elle Woods) is thrilled to be back at NTR after rockin’ and rollin’ in ELVIS & ELTON. Recent credits: Maureen in RENT (The White Theatre/KC Melting Pot), BUBBLES & BROADWAY (Music Theater Heritage), Leading Player in PIPPIN (UMKC Conservatory). Education: UMKC Conservatory. Love to Mer, the Griffin family, and her students at Ibsen Dance Theater and Limelight Academy of the Performing Arts! Keep showing the world women can do anything! marykategriffin.com

Morgan Lynn Sterrett (Kate/Chutney, Rufus’ Handler, u/s Vivienne Kensington) is thrilled to be living her lifelong dream of being a Delta Nu! Credits Include: CACTUS FLOWER, JERSEY BOYS, FREAKY FRIDAY, CLUE, ALONE TOGETHER (New Theatre); SCHOOL OF ROCK (Starlight); A CHRISTMAS CAROL (KCRep); ANNIE (Kauffman). She is the proud dog mom of Pugsworth the Pug (making his stage debut in this production) and Stella the Corgi. Love to her partner in crime, Layne.x

Gracie Heath (Enid Hoopes, u/s Paulette Bonafonté) is thrilled to make her New Theatre & Restaurant debut! Recent credits: Actor 1 in JUST IMAGINE TOUR (Starlight), Renfield/Dr.Westfeldt in DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS (Arts Asylum/Cyclopedic Ensemble), Emma in THE GUY WHO DIDN’T LIKE MUSICALS (Fabled Fox Theatrics). Education: BA Theatre, University of Central Missouri. Love to all the people who got me here, but especially Mom and Dad! Gracieheathacting.com

Alyssa Byers (Leilani/Judge, u/s Serena) is a performer from Wichita, Kansas. She attended Kansas State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in Music Performance, and is now based out of Chicago. Her recent credits include: DREAMGIRLS, ELVIS: ALOHA FROM VEGAS, ELVIS & ELTON, CACTUS FLOWER (NTR), LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Kansas City Repertory Theatre), HIP HOP CINDERELLA (Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City), and A FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE CHRISTMAS (Flat Rock Playhouse). In addition to theatrical productions, Alyssa performs with Crossroad Sound, Patrick Lentz Entertainment, and Beatmix. Miss Byers is thrilled to be returning to the New Theatre stage  to help bring LEGALLY BLONDE to life!

Miranda Brand (Mom/Whitney) is straight-up cheesing to finally be performing at New Theatre, and in one of her favorite musicals. Some of her recent roles include: Woman 2  in SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD, KT in MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, & Jo in LITTLE WOMEN. Shout out to her family & partner for being so loving and supportive.

Marcel Daly (Kyle/Dewey) returns to the New Theatre! Credits include: A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD (Coterie); PORGY AND BESS (Lyric Opera KC) THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN (Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City); WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? (KC Melting Pot); DREAMGIRLS (New Theatre); ELLA ENCHANTED (Rose Theater); BRIGADOON (Music Theatre Heritage). Follow him on Instagram: @mdaly_27

Erik Sobbe* (Manager/Carlos, u/s Kyle) A native to Kansas City, Erik Sobbe is delighted to be returning to New Theatre and Restaurant. Training: :UMKC Conservatory. Credits: A CHORUS LINE, A SPECTACULAR CHRISTMAS (MTH), JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING..., HAIRSPRAY, BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY, MAMMA MIA! (NTR), SCHOOL OF ROCK, ALADDIN (Starlight), ZOMBIE PROM (Egads Theater), BILLBOARD BLOCKBUSTERS, SONGBOOK OF THE 50S, YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND (Quality Hill), Princess And Crystal Cruises.

Timothy Houston (Dad/Winthrop, u/s Professor Callahan) is thrilled to be back at New Theatre! Previous NTR credits include: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, FREAKY FRIDAY. Other Credits: A CHRISTMAS CAROL (National Tour), SCHOOL OF ROCK (Starlight), THE NANCE/BILLY ELLIOT (Spinning Tree), LES CONTES D’HOFFMANN, PRINCE IGOR, AIDA, ANDREA CHENIER (The Metropolitan Opera), Holland America Cruise Lines (Principal Singer). TV/Film: THE MET: LIVE IN HD. Dedicated to Jon, Penny, and Mardi.

Henry Morgan (Lowell/Kiki, u/s Emmett Forrest) is incredibly excited to be joining the company of LEGALLY BLONDE here at New Theatre. He’d like to thank his friends and family for their endless support. Recent Credits - Professional: ALONE TOGETHER, NEWSIES (NTR); ONE OF THE GOOD ONES (KCRep); REWIND: A RETRO REVIEW (Worlds of Fun); HAIRSPRAY (The White Theatre at the J). Community: CABARET, MOUSETRAP, RIDE THE CYCLONE (KCK Community College); RABBIT HOLE (Summit Theatre Group); LITTLE WOMEN (The Barn Players).

Austin Ragusin (Aaron, u/s Warner Huntington III) (he/him) is an actor-musician based in NYC and thrilled to be returning home for his favorite musical of all time, LEGALLY BLONDE. You may have seen Austin swing on during NEWSIES for a number of characters, or regionally in shows like ONCE (Guy), THE WEDDING SINGER (Robbie Hart), and SCHOOL OF ROCK (Theo). Enjoy the show!! @AustinRagusin

Lucas Lowry (Padaman/Nikos) is thrilled to return to NTR! Recent Credits: ELVIS & ELTON, JERSEY BOYS, NEWSIES, DREAMGIRLS, FREAKY FRIDAY (NTR); HAIRSPRAY (BRTKC); FINDING NEMO with TYA, RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER, PETE THE CAT, A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS (Coterie); STRANGER SINGS! KC Premiere (Padgett Productions); BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL (MTKC Pro); MAN OF LA MANCHA (MTH); THE WIZ (Roxy’s Downtown). Treat people with kindness. “No Pare Sigue Sigue!” Represented by Moxie Talent Agency. (Corinthians 13:4-8) IG: lucas_styles_lowry

Natalie Carrera (Ensemble) is a KC and NYC-based performer and Wichita State Alum. Select credits include: JERSEY BOYS (NTR), THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY (Prather Productions), A CHORUS LINE (MTH, Phoenix Theatre Company), and WE WILL ROCK YOU (Circa ‘21). Natalie is also a Certified Personal Trainer. Love to her family, friends, and special thanks to NTR and the Production team! @nataliecarrera

Darcie Hingula (Ensemble) is thrilled to be back home making her NTR debut! Select credits: HAIRSPRAY (Penny Pingleton) at Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, FROZEN (Elsa) and THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY (Marian) at Timberlake Playhouse, and CARRIE (Carrie White) at NYU Tisch. “All my love to mom, dad, and all my family for their support!” Check out her original music on all platforms! Instagram: @darcie_hingula

Christian Owen (Ensemble) is thrilled to be back at NTR! Previously at NTR: ELVIS & ELTON, MAMMA MIA!, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, CHICAGO, and more. Other KC stages: MTH, The Chestnut, MTKCPro, and Theatre Atchison Pro. Christian has also performed in NYC, LA, and Edinburgh, Scotland. Christian would like to thank his parents, Brandon, Andria, & Miranda for all of their love & support.

Rocky VanBecelaere (Bruiser Woods) A real rags to riches story, Rocky was an unhoused puppy only a few months ago. Now, he enjoys running around his large backyard, barking at birds, and napping in the sunshine in between meals.

Pugsworth Sterrett-Roate (Rufus Bonafonté) is ecstatic to be making his stage debut alongside his mom, Morgan! Pugsworth enjoys treats, sleeping under the covers, and playing with his sister, Stella. Much love to the whole family! He dedicates this performance to anyone who has had a dream. If you would like to follow his adventures, you can find him on TikTok @pugsworthstella