It’s a miracle that anything makes it there at all. There have been such highs and lows on the journey to get this show to New York City. I did five contracts with them, all Roger Bean projects. When I got the first offer I thought … Milwaukee? But the Milwaukee Repertory became a home to me. He was my musical theater teacher and we stayed close ever since. I had met Roger Bean at Southern Utah State. Q: Tell me about your journey with “The Marvelous Wonderettes.” I read that it began when you received an e-mail from Roger Bean, who you’ve had a long and fruitful working relationship with.Ī: Yes, that e-mail changed my life.

She spoke about her experience last week. She also co-starred in its 2006 Los Angeles production and its 2008 off Broadway premiere. Malone originated the role of Suzy in the original 1999 production of “The Marvelous Wonderettes” at Milwaukee Repertory Theatre. Bryce Hamilton is the cast’s “wonderstudy.”ĭirecting the Welk production is Vista-based actor-director Bets Malone, who grew up on Vista’s Moonlight Amphitheatre stage and has been married for 28 years to Steven Glaudini, who has served as producing artistic director at Moonlight since 2012. The Welk production co-stars Chelsea Franko, Ariella Kvashny, Alessa Neek and Megan Carmitchel as the Wonderettes. In the musical’s second act, the Wonderettes reunite to perform at their high school’s 10-year reunion.

Kicking things off is Roger Bean’s all-female 1950s-’60s jukebox musical “The Marvelous Wonderettes.” Bean is best known for his similar all-male ‘50s-’60s jukebox musical “Forever Plaid.” Set in 1958, “The Marvelous Wonderettes” is about four high school song leaders - Suzy, Missy, Betty Jean and Cindy Lou - who comically provide the musical entertainment at their high school prom at the last minute when the men’s glee club gets suspended. Our 2023 musical season has something for everyone.” “Theatre at The Welk has a long history, since 1981, producing live musical theater that has been an integral part of what makes our resort so unique and special. “We’re very excited to bring back live musical theater to The Welk after being dark for two years due to the pandemic,” said producer Sean Coogan.

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