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Books & Lyrics by Tom MacRae
Music by Dan Gillespie Sells
From an idea by Jonathan Butterell
Jamie New is 16 years old and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. He doesn’t quite fit in and feels terrified about the future. However, Jamie is destined to become a sensation. With the support of his brilliant and loving mother, as well as his friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, defeats the bullies, and emerges from darkness into the spotlight. At sixteen, he stands on the edge of possibility. It’s time to make his dreams come true.
Director: David Turner
Musical Director: Olivia Tassone
Cast:
Allan Hughes - Jamie New
Rachel Drotar - Margaret New
Sydney Nicole Warren - Ray
Joel Fenstermaker - Hugo/Loco Chanelle
Tasha Simpson - Miss Hedge
Priya Banks - Pritti
Blessing Gee - Becca / U/S Pritti
Maddie Jones - Vicki
Katie Unger - Bex
Unity Culver - Fatimah
Rafael Alarcon - Dean
Douglas Crawford - Cy / U/S Dean
Brian Currie - Sayid / Other Woman
Kai Pennington - Mickey / U/S Jamie New
Tyler Thompson - Levi
Kellen Williams - Laika Virgin
Chris Sgarlata - Tray Sophisticay / U/S Hugo, Jamie's Dad
Daniel Pelissier - Sandra Bollock
Mikey Szabo - Teen Student/John
Kathryn O'Sullivan - Teen Student/Dancer
Zach Littlejohn - Teen Student/Young Loco/Lad 1
Maggie Chapman - Teen Student / U/S Miss Hedge, Bex
Amanda Droste - Customer/Teacher/Lad 3
JT Tan - Customer/Teacher/Lad 2
Christopher Walker - Jamie's Dad
Jailyn Sherell Harris - Swing - Teen Dancer
Katie Blume - Pit Singer
Katie Goodin - Pit Singer / U/S Ray
Madelyn Hayes - Pit Singer / U/S Margaret New
Ava Komich - Pit Singer
Colin Snider - Pit Singer
Viktor Edward Swan - Pit Singer
7:30pm Fridays
7:30pm Saturdays
2pm Sundays (No performance 4/19)
Runtime: 2h 40m (includes 15m intermission)
COVID-19 PROCEDURES AS OF JULY 1, 2022
Tickets are emailed to patrons to limit the buildup of traffic in our entryway. Tickets can be presented on a cellphone from a confirmation email or they can be printed at home. For patrons that cannot access either of these options, we will be able to look up your tickets at the Box Office.
Please have your tickets ready and on hand when arriving at the doors of the theatre. Patrons should arrive with their whole group, ready to be seated.
There is a 10-minute intermission for the audience to use the restrooms and head outside to the Sullivan Plaza for fresh air.
Near West Theatre will communicate updates via text messaging and emails. Please be sure to add info@nearwesttheatre.org to your email contacts to make sure you do not miss any important announcements.
MASKING
As of July 1, 2022, Near West Theatre is no longer requiring audience members to wear masks during performances on our mainstage. Masks are still highly recommended and we ask those that are unvaccinated to please mask while in our building. Cloth, surgical, and KN95 masks are all accepted. Surgical masks are available free of charge at the box office.
SEATING
The house will remain at full capacity. Reserved seating is available.
REFUNDS & RESCHEDULING
Anyone who has been exposed to someone with COVID-19, or is exhibiting symptoms or feeling ill, is asked to stay home. Arrangements can be made with Near West Theatre for an alternate date or refund.
KNOW THE SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19:
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Chills
Repeated shaking with chills
Muscle pain
Headache
Sore throat
Loss of taste or smell
Diarrhea
Feeling feverish or a measured temperature greater than or equal to 100.0 degrees Fahrenheit.
Known close contact with a person who is lab-confirmed to have COVID-19
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Near West Theatre has endured significant financial loss due to the cancellation of live performances since March of 2020. If able, you are invited to make an additional donation when you purchase your tickets to a show, or you can give here. Your support enables us to keep ticket pricing low for all members of our community.
This show is recommended for ages 14 and up. It contains strong language, sexual references, and adult themes.
Near West Theatre
6702 Detroit Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44102