Kim Zimmer (Mama Rose) Attended Hope College for under grad and continued her education at The American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco. She’s best known for her portrayal of Reva Shayne on “Guiding Light” where she received four Lead Actress Emmys along with 11 Nominations. Kim recently wrapped up her record-breaking tour with the First National Company of Wicked. Some of her favorite Regional and Off-Broadway credits include: Four Dogs And A Bone, Love, Loss, And What I Wore, Blood Brothers, Gypsy, Sunset Boulevard, Dirty Blonde, Curtains, Shirley Valentine and Lost Boy Found At Whole Foods.  Other television credits include “Seinfeld,” “Designing Women,” “Models, Inc.,” “MacGyver,” “One Life To Live,” “The Doctors” and “Santa Barbara.” Film credits include “23 Blast,” “Body Heat,” “Freshmen Father,” “Keeping Secrets” and “Trench Coat In Paradise.” Zimmer’s experience in Daytime T.V. spans 32 years and is chronicled in her best selling memoir “I’m Just Saying!” available on Amazon.com. Married to A.C. Weary for thirty-four years, they have produced three beautiful and successful children, Rachel, Max & Jake.

Robert Newman (Herbie) is perhaps best known for his 28-year run as Joshua Lewis on the longest running program in broadcasting history, “Guiding Light.” The role garnered him 2 Daytime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. He has recently guest starred on “Homeland,” “Criminal Minds,” “NCIS,” and “Law and Order: SVU.” Film credits include “Amazing Spider-Man 2,” “Dracano,” and the short film “Deadline.” Off-Broadway Credits include Perfect Crime, She’s of a Certain Age, Sessions: the Musical and Quiet on the Set. Regional credits include Other Desert Cities at Cape May Stage; GYPSY opposite Tovah Feldshuh at BRT; Fiddler on the Roof, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Deathtrap, Peter Pan, Shenandoah and Man of La Mancha at the Barn Theatre; Curtains at Paper Mill Playhouse and TUTS; Annie at NCT; Nine at NSMT; and A Little Night Music and The Full Monty at Pittsburgh CLO. Other stage credits include Picnic, Barefoot in the Park, Romantic Comedy, Sylvia (which he also directed) and The Glass Menagerie.

Susan Cella (Miss Cratchitt, Tessie Tura) is thrilled to return to Pittsburgh CLO for her 7th season. BROADWAY: The Graduate, Crazy He Calls Me, Me and my Girl, Evita, On the Twentieth Century, Allegro, Lady in the Dark. NATIONAL TOURS: Fiddler, Hairspray, 42nd Street, La Cage aux Folles, Me and my Girl, Can-Can. OFF-BROADWAY: Hello Muddah…, Mayor, Jacques Brel. REGIONAL: over 35 productions. FILM/TV: “Person of Interest,” “Law and Order,” “The Sopranos,” “All my Children,” “Hi Honey I’m Home,” “The Tavern,” “The Astronaut’s Wife,” “Follies,” “A Sondheim Celebration.” Thank you Van and Lori.

Jeffrey Howell (Uncle Jocko, Kringelein, Minsky's Announcer, Phil) recently performed with Virginia Musical Theatre in Gypsy and with the REP in Souvenir. Some favorite Pittsburgh CLO shows include 42nd Street, Singin’ in the Rain, Sunset Boulevard, Jesus Christ Superstar, Jekyll and Hyde, A Musical Christmas Carol (Bob Cratchit), Beauty and the Beast, Bells are Ringing, Pajama Game, The Most Happy Fella. Other credits include Candide, Tigers Be Still, Chicago and Tribute to Lerner and Loewe with Marvin Hamlisch and the PSO.

Daniel Krell (Weber, Cigar, Philly Announcer) has appeared in over 35 productions with Pittsburgh CLO and has acted in major roles in the area’s professional theatres such as the Public, City Theatre, Quantum, Bricolage, PICT and The Rep, to name a few and in regional theatres such as Clarence Brown Theatre, PlayMakers repertory and Gateway Playhouse among others. Dan is also a veteran of many films, commercials, industrials and voice-overs. Up next: The Diary of Anne Frank at Pittsburgh Public.

Mallory Michaellan (Dainty June) is entering her senior year in the BFA Musical Theatre program at the University of Michigan. Words cannot express her gratitude for an opportunity to play a dream role in a dream show at a dream theatre! Credits: Singin’ in the Rain, Legally Blonde, Footloose, Mary Poppins (Pittsburgh CLO), Cabaret, The Music Man (UofM). Thanks Mommy, Daddy, and my love Scott.

Felicia Niebel (Baby Louise) is excited to be back on stage with Pittsburgh CLO. She most recently appeared in A Musical Christmas Carol. Other Pittsburgh CLO productions include Annie (Molly) and Jesus Christ Superstar. Felicia studies at Pittsburgh CLO and is member of the CLO Mini Stars. Many thanks to my family, friends and teachers who always support me!!

Amma Osei (Mazeppa) Broadway: Rock of Ages (Justice). National/International Tours: Rock of Ages (Justice), Fame (Ms. Sherman). Regional Credits: Crowns (Wanda), Seussical (Sour Kangaroo), Big River (Alice), Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Armelia), All Shook Up (Sylvia), Little Shop… (Ronette), The Who’s Tommy (Acid Queen), A Christmas Carol (Ghost of Christmas Present). Thanks to the Whole Artist Management, The Mine and to my friends and family for your guidance, support and belief in me. @AmmaOseiNYC

Dallas Padoven (Georgie, Pastey) Pittsburgh CLO credits include Gypsy, Singin’ in the Rain, Legally Blonde and Footloose! Other credits include Hands on a Hardbody at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, CINCY KINGS at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, South Pacific and Tommy at West Virginia Public Theatre and many other regional productions. Thank you to Van, Lori, Uncle Barry, and Lindsey for letting me be apart of this amazing company, and thank you Mom, Dad, Dakota and Drew for always believing in me! Cheers! Proud member of AEA.

Paul Palmer (Pop) returns in 2015 to the Benedum stage after getting last summer off for good behavior. Gypsy is this veteran character actor’s 59th Pittsburgh CLO production over 35 summer seasons, harking all the way back in ancient history to 1975 A.D. In tribute to the legendary 1977 CLO production of Gypsy at Heinz Hall, this one’s for all my stagehand buddies from the best union local in the country, IATSE Local 3/Pittsburgh.

Gavan Pamer (Mr. Goldstone, Detroit Announcer,  Bougeron-Cochon) Tours: CATS (Mungojerrie), A Chorus Line, 42nd Street. Pittsburgh CLO: 42nd Street (Andy Lee), Joseph...Dreamcoat (Reuben), Carousel (Heavenly Friend), Me and My Girl (Bob Barking), Crazy for You (Custus Perkins), Jesus Christ Superstar (Annas), Forever Plaid (PSM), My Way (Choreographer). PPT: A Grand Night for Singing (Martin). LPPAC: Jesus Christ Superstar, White Christmas, My Way. Playhouse: Big River, Drood. WVPT: Dames at Sea, Oklahoma!, Geroge M!. PMT: Chicago, Blood Brothers, Peter Pan.

Ruth Pferdehirt (Electra) Favorite credits include Brooke in Noises Off and Dolly in One Man, Two Guvnors (Rep Theatre of St. Louis), Lorelei Lee in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (Merry-Go-Round), Dory in Finding Nemo: The Musical, shows at The St. Louis MUNY such as Hello, Dolly!, Les Misérables, and The Producers, Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, Lina in Singin’ in the Rain. Proud graduate of the University of Michigan. For my Grandpap. www.ruthpf.com

Amanda Rose (Louise) is thrilled to return to Pittsburgh CLO after last being seen as Betty in Sunset Blvd. Broadway/National tours: Wicked (Nessarose), Dr. Dolittle starring Tommy Tune, Oklahoma! (Laurey). Favorite recent regional: The Full Monty (Pam), 9 to 5 (Judy), A Chorus Line (Kristine), Sunset Blvd. (Betty), Gypsy (Louise), Miss Saigon (Ellen), Curtains (Nikki), Singin’ in the Rain (Kathy), Les Misérables, Swing!, West Side Story, 42nd Street at wonderful theatres such as Papermill Playhouse, Sacramento Music Circus, Goodspeed Opera House, Walnut St. Theatre, Houston TUTS, Maine State, Atlanta TOTS, Fulton Theatre and Ogunquit Playhouse. Big thanks to DGRW.

Zach Trimmer (Tulsa) is very proud to be making his Pittsburgh CLO debut in Gypsy. Selected Credits: Hairspray (Brad, Corny u/s - Nat’l Tour; Link - TBTS), Avenue Q (Princeton/Rod u/s - Nat’l Tour, Ogunquit, Gateway), The Bard-y Bunch (Greg - Off-B’way), West Side Story and South Pacific (Tony/Lt. Joe Cable – Westchester B’Way), La Cage aux Folles (Jean-Michel - North Shore, TBTS), Grease (Danny - TBTS), The Fantasticks (Matt - WV Public). Endless thanks to Charley and Michael, Rachel, the Pittsburgh CLO team, Josh, and YOU for supporting live theatre!

Lucia Williams (Baby June) is no stranger to the CLO stage. This is her 7th show with Pittsburgh CLO, including Annie, Fiddler on the Roof, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and A Musical Christmas Carol. She is excited to be returning this summer as Baby June. Lucia is a 7th grader at St. Louise de Marillac. She is a CLO Academy student and a CLO Ministar. Lucia wishes to thank her teachers and especially her family for supporting her always!

Danny Bevins (Ensemble) is thrilled to be returning to Pittsburgh CLO! Audiences may remember him from last year’s Legally Blonde, as Nikos, the flamboyant pool boy. Professionally, Danny has worked at The Muny, Music Theatre of Wichita, Artpark and Pittsburgh CLO. He would like to thank his parents, Laura and Lynn, family, friends, Elon, DGRW and Emma for their constant support and guidance.

Ben Bogen (Ensemble) is beyond stoked to be performing with Pittsburgh CLO after Mary Poppins (Robertson Ay) and Man of La Mancha. A California native and rising senior B.F.A Musical theatre major at The University of Michigan, credits include: The Music Man (Tommy Djilas), Cabaret (Bobby). Other credits: Xanadu (Terpsicore), Spring Awakening (Georg) and A Chorus Line (Mark). Proud new member of Actors Equity! Endless thanks to friends, family, and all my teachers! GO BLUE!

Lindsey Bracco (Ensemble) is thrilled to be back on her dream stage! Pittsburgh CLO: Footloose, Singin’ in the Rain, Legally Blonde, Curtains, The Producers. Other credits: Spamalot, Beauty...(Babette), 42nd Street (Annie), White Christmas (Rhoda), Guys and Dolls, Joseph...Dreamcoat and Hello, Dolly! FILM/TV; ABC Family, “Lovestruck, the Musical.” PPU Graduate. Special thanks to Pittsburgh CLO, NSK, family and friends. Love to Mom, Dad and Justin. This is for you, Aunt.

Melessie Clark (Ensemble) is thrilled to be making her Pittsburgh CLO debut! Point Park University B.F.A. in Musical Theatre with Conservatory Theatre Company credits include Hecuba (Hecuba), The Boy Friend (Hortense), and Chess (Walter). Other credits include For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf, Hair, Tick, Tick…BOOM, and Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre’s Ubuntu Holiday. www.melessieclark.com

Kevin Clay (Ensemble) is a recent graduate from Penn State University with a BFA in musical theatre. He is very excited to be making his Pittsburgh CLO debut this summer! Some of his favorite roles include Princeton (Avenue Q), Arab (West Side Story), Simeon (Joseph...Dreamcoat), John (John and Jen), Barnaby (Hello, Dolly!) and Pinocchio (Shrek).

Ixchel Cuellar (Ensemble) is a rising senior in the B.F.A. Musical Theatre Program at Penn State, and is thrilled to be a part of this wonderful ensemble! University credits: Avenue Q, Leonard Bernstein’s Mass, Funk it up About Nothin’ and Into the Woods. A huge shout out to her parents, Misfits, and wonderful roommates, without whom her life would not be possible.

Kate Johnson (Ensemble) is so thrilled to be performing in Mary Poppins, Man of La Mancha and Gypsy this summer! After that she will head to St. Louis to perform in Oklahoma! at The Muny. She is a rising senior at Penn State University, WE ARE! Thanks and love to my Mom, Dad, Mary Saunders-Barton and 708E.

L’ogan J’ones (Ensemble) is really jazzed to be back in Pittsburgh for the summer! Pittsburgh CLO: Singin’ in the Rain, Legally Blonde, Footloose. Additional: Sonny in Grease at the St Louis Muny, and Bobby in Crazy for You while at the University of Michigan where he just received a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre with a minor in global theatre and ethnic studies. Go Blue!

Brooke Lacy (Ensemble) is honored and thrilled to be a part of Pittsburgh CLO’s amazing summer season! Favorite credits: Julie Jordan in Carousel (University of Oklahoma), Mrs. Potiphar in Joseph...Dreamcoat (MTWichita), and Laker Girl in Spamalot (MTWichita). Tremendous love and thanks go out to her family, the Christ family, her professors at OU, Harden-Curtis, and PCLO for this amazing opportunity! Be the Sun!

Alle-Faye Monka (Agnes, Ensemble) Excited to be performing at Pittsburgh CLO this summer! Previous top credits include the National Tour of A Chorus Line (Tricia), Idaho (Ida Dunn), Ragtime (Evelyn Nesbit), 42nd Street (Phyllis), Annie (Connie Boylan), and The Wizard of Oz. University of Michigan BFA. Thank you to all the creatives, the Maloneys and my loving family.

Kevin Paul (Ensemble) joins Pittsburgh CLO for the first time this summer! Born in Florida, Kevin trained at StarStruck Performing Arts Center, before coming up to Pittsburgh this past year, to attend Carnegie Mellon University, training for a BFA in Musical Theatre. He is grateful for the opportunity to perform with Pittsburgh CLO and sends love to his Mom, Dad, and sister.