This production kept the best of the original Broadway show. Ashley En-Fu Matthews, Leah Reed, Michael Mahany, Mekhai Lee, Kevin Michael Raponey, Justin Colombo and Autumn Guzzardi complete the incredibly talented ensemble.Ģ. Maisel) as Franz, Tiffany Engen as Regina, Tom Galantich as Hertz, Jeannette Bayardelle ( The Color Purple) as Justice/Mother, and Katie Webber ( Wicked) reprising her turn as Waitress #1. Jarvis is set to star alongside CJ Eldred ( Desperate Measures) as Drew, Kirsten Scott ( Jersey Boys) as Sherrie, PJ Griffith ( American Idiot) as Stacee Jaxx, Matt Ban ( Spamalot) as Dennis, Dane Biren ( The Marvelous Mrs. Like a fine wine, he’s only gotten better with time and seeing him in a more intimate setting is worth it on its own. Jarvis, who played Lonny in the original Broadway show, will be reprising his role in the 10th anniversary production. And now, that five-time Tony Award-nominated musical is back to celebrate its 10th anniversary at New World Stages - and you can add it to any Broadway Roulette spin! Whether you saw the original on Broadway, or missed it the first time around, there are plenty of reasons to catch this rock ‘n’ roll romance during this limited run.ģ Reasons to See Rock of Ages if You Saw it on Broadwayġ. Nicholas is the co-author of the book “The Singing and Acting Handbook – Games and Exercises for the Performer” (published by Taylor & Francis).Every now and then a musical comes along that reminds you why you love musicals in the first place: a solid story, characters you care about, and songs you love. Together, their productions include: Asylum (Queen Elizabeth Hall), Affairs of the Heart (Helsinki Theatre Dance Company) and Hell Bent (international tour).Īs an orchestrator Nicholas’s credits include Travels With My Aunt by Stiles and Drewe, and re-orchestrations for Gypsy (West End). Nicholas had a long-standing collaboration with performer and choreographer Nigel Charnock, co-founder of DV8 physical theatre. As a composer, Nicholas’ musical Quand la Guerre Sera Finie premieres at the Avignon Festival in July 2017. Nicholas has also worked with iconic music artist Kate Bush as Musical Director for her 2014 concert, Kate Bush: Before the Dawn, at the Hammersmith Apollo. Other credits include MAMMA MIA!, Peepshow (Frantic Assembly and Lamb), and onstage with the late, great Victoria Wood in Victoria Wood – At It Again (Royal Albert Hall, UK tour and ITV). Nicholas’ other West End credits as Musical Supervisor and Musical Director include the Olivier Award-winning productions of Gypsy, Sweeney Todd, Hairspray and Billy Elliot the Musical, the Olivier Award-nominated West End premieres of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory and Sister Act the Musical.
He is also Musical Supervisor on the revival of Stephen Sondheim’s acclaimed musical Follies, starring Imelda Staunton and Tracie Bennett, which opened at the National Theatre in September 2017. NICHOLAS SKILBECK is a fellow of the Royal Academy of Music, Nicholas is currently Music Director and Supervisor for Charlie and The Chocolate Factory at the Lunt-Fontanne Theater on Broadway.