NIKKI RENÉE DANIELS (Sarah Brown) is happy to be playing opposite her real life husband, Jeff Kready, in this production! Nikki has done 11 Broadway shows including COMPANY (Jenny), The Gershwins’ PORGY AND BESS (Clara), THE BOOK OF MORMON (Nabulungi) and LES MISERABLES (Fantine.) She played Angelica Schuyler in the Chicago company of Hamilton. Other New York credits: 1776 (Martha Jefferson, City Center Encores), The Secret Garden (Rose Lennox, David Geffen Hall) TV: Billions, The Equalizer, and Madam Secretary. Nikki holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music. Her debut solo CD, "Home" is available on iTunes. 

JOHN TREACY EGAN (Nicely-Nicely) is thrilled to return to PCLO where he last appeared in The Producers. On Broadway, he has appeared in MY FAIR LADY at Lincoln Center Theater, CASA VALENTINA, NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT  and created roles in SISTER ACT(Joey) and DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID (Chef Louis). He played Max Bialystock in the THE PRODUCERS as well as the roles of Roger DeBris and Franz Liebkind. He was an original cast member of JEKYLL & HYDE and Roundabout’s BYE BYE BIRDIE. Off-Broadway, John created roles in Clinton The Musical, Howard Crabtree’s When Pigs Fly! , Disaster The Musical, The Dead 1904, and  Batboy The Musical. He has appeared on television in And Just Like That, Gotham, Younger, The Good Wife, The Knick, Boardwalk Empire, Nurse Jackie, 30 Rock, Law & Order, and the films Last Night, and The Producers. He can be heard on many theatrical recordings as well as his own solo CDs Count the Stars and On Christmas Morning are available on itunes and cdbaby.com. 

AARON GALLIGAN-STIERLE (Benny Southstreet) PCLO debut! Broadway: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (Monsieur Andre), RAGTIME (Henry Ford), and GRINCH (Papa Who). National Tour: White Christmas (Mike Nulty) Regional: Utah Shakespeare (9 seasons), Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, The Rev, Oregon Shakespeare, Papermill Playhouse, TUTS,  MSMT and many more. Head of Musical Theatre at Slippery Rock University. Training: BFA Shenandoah University (Musical Theater) MFA Penn State (Acting). Love to Shannon, Devin and Zoe. @Aarongs1

JEFFERY HOWELL (Arvide Abernathy) Some CLO favorites include: Sister Act, Wizard of Oz, Rock of Ages, Titanic, Brigadoon, Damn Yankees, Aida, Singin’ in the Rain, Sunset Boulevard, A Musical Christmas Carol (Bob Cratchit), Beauty and the Beast, Bells are Ringing, and The Most Happy Fella. Other Credits: Barefoot in the Park (Pittsburgh Public), Citizens Market (City Theatre), Souvenir, Choir Boy (The REP), and Tribute to Lerner and Loewe with Marvin Hamlisch (PSO). Honored to be named PG Performer of the Year 2020-21.

JEFF KREADY (Sky Masterson) is thrilled to return to PCLO after having previously played Tommy in Brigadoon in 2018. Broadway: COMPANY, TOOTSIE, A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER, BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, and LES MISERABLES. He was featured as Bert Healy the radio announcer in Annie Live! on NBC. Other TV: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon), The Code (CBS), The Good Fight (CBS), Elementary (recurring, CBS), Boardwalk Empire (HBO). Former elementary school music teacher, graduate of Washburn University in his native Topeka, KS. Favorite roles: husband to Nikki Renée Daniels, dad to Lena (10) and Louise (6). @jk_ready

CHRISTINE LAITTA (General Cartwright) a proud local actor, Chris has performed in eight CLO Cabaret shows and her original cabaret TV Tunes Sing-A-Long, which is the longest-running original cabaret in Pittsburgh. Last summer, she was seen as the rapping sister, Mary Lazarus, in Sister Act. This summer, Chris will be performing in Into the Woods, The Sound of Music, and Guys and Dolls. She is also the director/choreographer of Off The Record, Pittsburgh’s annual benefit for the food bank. Chris is the co-author of “The Dramatically Different Classroom” (Kagan Publishing) and was awarded the Rob Zellers Award for Excellence in Arts Education. Chris dedicates this season to her mom and husband for their love and support. Thank you Mark and everyone at the CLO who make working here a pure joy. 

LESLI MARGHERITA (Miss Adelaide) PCLO debut! Lesli Margherita won the Laurence Olivier Award for her West End debut in ZORRO THE MUSICAL, and originated the roles of Mrs. Wormwood in MATILDA THE MUSICAL, and Mona Kent in DAMES AT SEA on Broadway. Off-Broadway she received Drama Desk, Lortel, and Outer Critics nominations for Who’s Holiday, Emojiland, and A Scythe of Time. Select TV credits: recurring and guest starring roles on Minx, Fairly OddParents, The Rookie, The Crew, Raven’s Home, Homeland, Instinct,  Seven Seconds, and Elementary. On film she can currently be seen on The Many Saints of Newark (HBO), and on Opening Night (Netflix). Her voice can also be heard on several animated films and shows including Housebroken (FOX), Disney's Cinderella 3, and SpongeBob Squarepants (Nickelodeon). Select favorite Regional theater credits: leading roles in Damn Yankees, Guys and Dolls, Flamingo Kid, Hunchback Of Notre Dame, Kiss Me Kate, Man Of La Mancha, Little Shop Of Horrors, and Spamalot. Her album Rule Your Kingdom, is out now from Broadway Records. @QueenLesli | leslimargherita.com

RICHARD MCBRIDE (Lt. Brannigan) is thrilled to be back at PCLO. Richard last worked with CLO during the workshop of Hero: A Boy from Troy. Richard was also a part of the team that brought Broadway to Heinz Field. Richard was most recently seen in PMT's Jersey Boys, before that as a Stravling in Pittsburgh Public Theatre's A Midsummer Night's Dream in Harlem. Richard is grateful to Darren Lee and the PCLO team!

J. ALEX NOBLE (Harry the Horse) PCLO credits: Annie (Harold Ickes), Fiddler on the Roof (Avram), Sunset Boulevard (Finance Man 1), Newsies (Bunsen), The Double Threat Trio (Jameson), and A Musical Christmas Carol (Topper). He has been seen onstage with Pittsburgh Public Theater, Quantum Theatre, West Virginia Public Theater, PICT Classic Theater, Pittsburgh Musical Theater, and Westmoreland Performing Arts. Point Park University graduate and AEA member since 2012. 

BRADY D. PATSY (Angie the Ox) is thrilled to be making his PCLO Summer Series debut with Into the Woods, Once On This Island, and Guys and Dolls. He recently returned from Nebraska where he served as the Associate Artistic Director of The Omaha Community Playhouse. Upon return, he toured with PCLO’s Gallery of Heroes; Hero: The Boy From Troy. Some Regional credits include Rent (Tom Collins), Children of Eden (Father), Les Miserables (Javert), Footloose (Rev. Moore), Cats (Bustopher Jones/Gus); among others. Try to keep kindness with you, always!

MATTHEW SALDÍVAR (Nathan Detroit) Broadway: THE WEDDING SINGER (Sammy, OBC), HONEYMOON IN VEGAS (Johnny Sandwich, OBC), 2007’s GREASE (Kenickie), PETER AND THE STARCATCHER (Black Stache), and principal roles in A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, SAINT JOAN, JUNK, ACT ONE, and BERNHARDT/HAMLET.  Off-Broadway musicals include: Kiss My Aztec, Rent: Live on Fox, Hadestown directed by Rachel Chavkin (Hermes), Bartlett Sher’s South Pacific (Luther Billis), Annie Get Your Gun directed by Sarna Lapine (Frank Butler), Randy Newman’s Harps and Angels directed by Jerry Zaks, Sam Gold’s Cradle Will Rock, Guys and Dolls, and Spamalot at The Kennedy Center.

HERSCHEL SPARBER (Big Julie) is delighted to join Pittsburgh CLO in this production! Broadway credits: CITY OF ANGELS (Big Six) and GUYS AND DOLLS (Big Jule) with Nathan Lane and Faith Prince. Regional theaters: The Cleveland Playhouse, the Intiman Theatre in Seattle, LAs Mark Taper Forum among others. Film and TV: The Birdcage, Star Trek Deep Space Nine, NYPD Blue, and Two Broke Girls (to name a few). Also, I can't wait to have my first Primanti’s sandwich!

ANDRES ACOSTA (Ensemble) is a NYC based actor and is delighted to return to PCLO! Previous show at the Benedum was In The Heights. Tours: West Side Story (Bernardo) Jersey Boys (Gyp) and Flashdance (Joe). Favorite Credits: Nikos in Legally Blonde (Muny) Tommy Devito in Jersey Boys (North Shore) Michael in Smokey Joe’s Cafe (North Shore) Bernardo in West Side Story (Asolo Rep) Evita (Asolo Rep) BFA from FSU. IG @TheAndresAcosta

GRACE ARNOLD (Female Ensemble/Mimi) is thrilled to be a part of the cast of Guys and Dolls! Previous credits include: A Chorus Line (Val, International Tour), A Chorus Line (Val, Pittsburgh CLO), A Chorus Line (Val, City Springs Theatre Company), and Cats (Tantomile, City Springs Theatre Company). She is so grateful to the cast and the creative team for the opportunity to work on such a fun show. Much love to her family and friends and Glory to God always. IG @m.grace.arnold

RYAN CAVANAUGH (Male Ensemble) is so grateful to be back for another summer with Anything Goes and Guys & Dolls this year! PCLO Credits: South Pacific, Aida, Shrek, Damn Yankees (Smokey), Disney’s Mary Poppins, and Man of La Mancha. As a teenager, Ryan was a part of several productions at the Benedum in the PCLO Teen Ensemble. Favorite Theatre Credits: Goodspeed Opera House, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Damn Yankees National Tour, and more. When Ryan is not on stage, he’s teaching theatre at CAPA High School with the best students a teacher could ask for. Thanks Mom, Dad, and Jenna for your endless love and support!

BOBBY M. DAVIS (Male Ensemble) is so happy to be making his PCLO debut! Select Regional: Joseph…Dreamcoat, Mary Poppins, Wonderland (Tuacahn), 42nd Street (The Rev), and A Christmas Story (John W. Engeman). National Tour: The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Musical. Marymount Manhattan College. Thanks to the best Pittsburgh locals/cousins Kelsey and Andrew and, of course, Mom and Dad! Instagram: @b0bbydavis 

ZEPHANIAH DIVINE (Male Ensemble) is very excited to be making his PCLO debut in Once on this Island! You can also catch him in Guys & Dolls and Natasha, Pierre, & the Great Comet of 1812 later in the summer! Zephaniah is currently a rising senior at Texas State University getting his BFA in Musical Theatre! Zephaniah would like to thank his friends and family for supporting him and the PCLO team! He hopes you enjoy the show! @thezephaniahdivine  www.zephaniahdivine.com 

AUSTIN TAYLOR DUNN (Male Ensemble) is so excited to be making his CLO debut! Some of his recent credits include Carousel (The Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma). Matilda the Musical, The Terrence McNally Event (ZACH Theatre). Newsies, Sondheim on Sondheim (Pittsburgh Playhouse). Austin just graduated from Point Park University where he received his BFA in Musical Theatre and a minor in Dance. He would like to thank his family and friends for their love and support. 

KYLIE EDWARDS (Female Ensemble) is a native of Pittsburgh, PA and very excited to be making her Pittsburgh CLO debut. She is currently a rising sophomore studying Musical Theatre major at Carnegie Mellon University. Kylie would like to thank the creative team and cast of this show for such an incredible experience. She would also like to thank her teachers, family, and friends for their unwavering support.

MATHEW FEDOREK (Male Ensemble) is a Pittsburgh native and CLO Academy alum. Past CLO shows include Kinky Boots, A Chorus Line, Sister Act, and Oliver! Other favorites include Cabaret (Emcee), Mary Poppins (Bert), and The Wild Party (Jackie). Mathew holds his BFA from Penn State. He’d like to thank his parents, Marena, and Jack. @mathew.fedorek

ZANNA FREDLAND (Female Ensemble/Agatha) Favorite credits include: Man of La Mancha (Aldonza), Kiss Me, Kate (Lilli Vanessi), and Sisters of Swing (Maxene Andrews). She has appeared with Pittsburgh CLO, Pittsburgh Public Theater, Saint Vincent Summer Theatre, and Front Porch Theatricals. Zanna has been a soloist with the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Zanna is a graduate of CMU and Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music.

MICHAEL GREER (Male Ensemble) is thrilled to be back at the Benedum this summer!  Favorite credits: Puffs (Cedric/Voldy), Hand to God (Timmy, City Theatre), You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up! (Jeff Kahn, Denver Center and National Tour), Shrek: The Musical (Big Bad Wolf, North Shore Music Theatre), Altar Boyz (Luke), Grease (Johnny Casino) and over 30 productions with PCLO. Endless love to Mara and Maple Rose, the best Dad ever, and Mom, smiling down from the top mezzanine.

JESSICA ICE (Female Ensemble) is a Pittsburgh native and is thrilled to be returning to the Benedum Stage this summer! Jessica has been seen in several other PCLO productions since 2016. Other credits: Guys and Dolls (FLMT), Cabaret (LDTC), and Elf, The Musical National Tour. Jessica would like to thank Hunter, Mom, Dad, Josh, Liv, George, Ira, and sweet baby Penelope for their support in getting this new mamma back on the stage!

JOLINA JAVIER (Female Ensemble) is thrilled to be back at PCLO! Broadway/NYC: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, A Chorus Line (Connie, NYCC), Nixon in China (The Metropolitan Opera), The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Cinderella (Avery Fisher Hall). Regional: A Chorus Line (Connie, PCLO), Susan Stroman’s Little Dancer (Nicoline, 5th Ave Theater). Film/TV: Evil, Feud, The 75th Annual Tony Awards, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Kelly Clarkson Show. Commercials: Kate Spade, Bush’s Baked Beans, Boll & Branch, BioTru, and Kayak. @jojolinajavier

CAROLINE KANE she/her (Hot Box Girl, Havana Specialty, Rich Lady, Ensemble) is thrilled to be back at the Pittsburgh CLO! Previous credits include: Water for Elephants (World Premiere at the Alliance Theatre) Pittsburgh CLO (Oklahoma!, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Brigadoon), Goodspeed Musicals, Sacramento Music Circus,  Utah Shakespeare Festival,  Walnut Street Theatre, The Rev, Cortland Rep. Television/ film include The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (seasons 4 and 5) and I am Wrath (Jenna). Love to Mom, Dad, and sisters. BFA Otterbein University. @carolinekane7

ALEX MANALO (Female Ensemble/Martha) is delighted to make her way back to PCLO’s Main Stage and is wearing many hats this summer. She has been grateful to work and perform with several theater companies in the Pittsburgh area such as Pittsburgh Public, Pittsburgh Playhouse, Hiawatha Project, Front Porch Theatricals, Academy Theater, and City Theatre. She is also a proud member of the Filipino American Association of Pittsburgh. Mabuhay! Point Park Alum. Proud AEA member. IG: alexmanalo_

TAY MARQUISE (Male Ensemble) is a multi-hyphenate artist and creator hailing all the way from Sarasota, FL. All the world truly is his stage and there is nothing he loves more than performing, except food. You can catch him at a stagedoor, an H&M, a juice generation, or creating viral dances on a screen near you be it on Tiktok or Instagram, both @Taymarquise

BRITTANY PENT ROHM (Female Ensemble) PCLO debut! Credits: Frozen: A Musical Spectacular (World Premier), The Drowsy Chaperone (Janet Van de Graaff), Into The Woods (Lucinda), Oliver! (Nancy), Sweet Charity (Charity Hope Valentine), The Miracle Worker (Helen Keller), and Disney’s The Golden Mickeys (Cruella De Vil). Brittany is a choreographer for Cedar Fair Entertainment Company! A proud graduate of Pittsburgh CAPA & Point Park University. 

FILIP PRZYBYCIEN (Male Ensemble) is a proud Polish-born performer from Philadelphia, Filip is a senior at Columbia University studying dance and is so happy to be making his PCLO debut! Off-Off-Broadway: Voyeur: The Windows of Toulouse-Lautrec. Regional: Chess, An American in Paris, The Addams Family, Legally Blonde, Escape to Margaritaville (Surflight). Most recently seen at SHAG Festival with The Verdon Fosse Legacy®. Special thanks and love to mom and dad! Dancing for Tofee <3. @filipprzybycien

AUSTIN SCHULTE (Male Ensemble) is honored to be returning to the PCLO stage. He was seen in last summers The Drowsy Chaperone, Kinky Boots, and A Chorus Line. He got his BFA in Musical Theatre from Point Park University, but is originally from Southern California, where his Regional credits include Young Frankenstein and West Side Story. He wants to thank his family for their unending love and support. 

BEN SEARS (Male Ensemble) is a NYC based actor, pizza enthusiast, and is thrilled to be making is PCLO debut! National Tours: CATS (1st Nat’l), A Bronx Tale. Regional: Gypsy, The Music Man (Goodspeed), Legally Blonde (Kansas City Starlight), Catch Me If You Can (REV), West Side Story, Newsies! (The LEX), Funny Girl, Crazy for You (Forestburgh Playhouse.)  Shoutout to The A Squad and huge thanks to my Agents, David, Alex, and Amanda! Love to Dad, Brian, May, Kate, Emily, Abby, Anna, & Lily.  As always, this is for Dad.

ALLAN SNYDER (Male Ensemble) is thrilled to return to Pittsburgh CLO after appearing in Titanic, Oklahoma!, The 39 Steps and several seasons of A Musical Christmas Carol, among others. Allan appeared on Broadway in LES MISERABLES, Off-Broadway in The Fantasticks and toured in The Phantom of the Opera, often appearing in the title role. Pittsburgh credits include: Pittsburgh Public Theater, Front Porch Theatricals, PICT Classic Theatre, and Pittsburgh Musical Theatre.