Broadway veterans star in ATP summer productions
New faces, including Broadway veterans and even an American Idol contestant, join returning favorites to perform in Alpine Theatre Project’s 2018 Broadway Summer Season.
These professional actors will perform in ATP’s rotating productions beginning in July. The performance lineup includes the 50s-era musical revue, “Smokey Joe’s Cafe,” the one-man comedy, “Fully Committed,” the regional premiere of “Matilda the Musical,” ATP’s new musical cabaret series, “Shifting Gears: ATP Distilled,” and ATP’s free pop-up play reading series, “Outside the Box.”
“This year’s Broadway Summer Season has literally something for everyone,” says ATP Producing Artistic Director, Betsi Morrison. “Each production is completely different, which is creating a company of Broadway actors as diverse as they are talented. We couldn’t be more thrilled to share their talents with the community.”
The 2018 Broadway Summer Season consists of a core company of 10 professional actors, including: Edwin Bates, “American Idol” season 10; Tristen Buettel, national tour of “Jersey Boys;” Robert Fowler, member of iconic singing group, The Coasters and performed in seven Broadway shows, including “The Producers,” “Beauty & the Beast,” and “Dreamgirls;” LaTrisa Harris, Broadway productions of “The Lion King” and “The Color Purple;” Susan O’Dea, longtime ATP favorite and member of Broadway “Inspirational Voices;” Jaquez Sims, Broadway production of “Motown the Musical;” Luke Walrath, Broadway revival production “42nd Street;” Ryan Williams, national tour of “Les Miserables;” Timothy Williams, Orlando Shakespeare Festival and Orlando Repertory Theatre; Virginia Woodruff, performed in five Broadway shows, including “The Color Purple,” “Smokey Joe’s Cafe,” and “All Shook Up.”
The professional acting company will be joined during “Matilda the Musical” by 19 local children from across the Flathead Valley, including 10-year-old Bigfork native, Dylynne Cosand in the title role.
Alpine Theatre Project’s 2018 Broadway Summer Season at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center is a rotating repertory from July 5-21.
ATP’s new cabaret series, “Shifting Gears: ATP Distilled,” runs July 10, 15, and 22 at The ATP Garage, 6464 Hwy 93 S in Whitefish.
The Don K Subaru Broadway Summer Training Camp will perform “Singin’ in the Rain Jr” on July 27-29 at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center.
The Great Northern Brewing Company “Outside the Box” play reading series will be presented free for admission starting at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 13 at National Parks Realty in Whitefish.
For more information, call (406) 862-7469 or visit atpwhitefish.org for tickets and information.