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Courtney Dease is a singer and actor known for his versatility and charm. Whether he’s playing a leading man or a character role, he brings a passion and precision to his performances, that have been resonating with audiences across the globe.

Courtney made his national tour debut in Stephen Schwartz’s Pippin, where he traveled the country portraying the role of Lewis as well as tackling the title role of Pippin at select performances. He has also been seen Off-Broadway in shows such as Brilliant & Between Panic and Desire.. Courtney has also played Stuart Gellman in Caroline, Or Change with the West Coast Black Theatre Troupe directed by Jim Weaver, Dracula in Creature Feature at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Seymour Krelborn in Little Shop Of Horrors, Link Larkin in Hairspray at Florence Little Theatre, Huck Finn in Big River, Doody in Grease, The Baker in Into The Woods, and Matt in The Fantastics.

Throughout his career, he has traveled to almost 40 different countries and 5 continents performing with popular cruise lines. He performed Born To Dance, Fiera!, Bravo and, Sweet Soul Music with Princess Cruises as a Vocalist, Soundstage, Playback and, All For Love with Holland America Line and Equinox The Show, Remix and, Limelight with Celebrity Cruises.

Courtney’s strong vocal capabilities have allowed him to be a vocalist with the New England Symphonic Ensemble at Carnegie Hall, directed by John Rutter, and with the South Carolina Philharmonic Master Series at the Koger Center for the Arts, directed by Nicholas Smith. He also took part as a vocalist in two RWS Entertainment Group workshops entitled Dance! Dance! Dance! America and Sunset Party Mix.

In addition to his onstage work, Courtney enjoys being on-camera as well as lending his voice to voiceovers. Courtney can be seen in One Tree Hill and Dear John, and costarring in the film Aspersion. He was also cast in multiple commercials for known brands including Walmart, AT&T, Jelly Belly, SnackMagic, Rogue Bike Outlet, Sonic Electronix, Plug.Me.In App, and Axe.

Courtney has also won multiple awards including Best Performance Awards for Big River & Little Shop of Horrors and Outstanding Soloist Award for Music Festivals.

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See Nicole Henry, Andrea McArdle & More at 54 Below Next Week

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
Broadway's Josh Walker to Headline CIRQUE BELOW at 54 Below

54 BELOW will present Cirque Below hosted by Broadway's Josh Walker (Sideshow) on March 28th, 2024. 54 Below creates a night of sensual circus and red hot vocals with performers from Pippin to Cirque Du Soleil and beyond.
CIRQUE BELOW Comes to 54 Below in March

54 Below will present Cirque Below hosted by Lauren Elder (Sideshow, Hair) on March 28th, 2024. 54 Below celebrates the history of Circus on Broadway with a night of Broadway vocalists and Circus artistes from Pippin to Cirque Du Soleil hosted by Sideshow’s Lauren Elder.   
MERTON OF THE MOVIES: THE MUSICAL Will Have Private Industry Readings Next Week

Merton of the Movies: The Musical, with music by Gary William Friedman (The Me Nobody Knows, Taking My Turn), lyrics by Stevie Holland (Love, Linda: The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter) and Robert Lorick (The Tap Dance Kid), and book by Holland, Lorick and Mel Shapiro (Two Gentlemen of Verona) will have a private industry reading in New York on December 4th.
New Bedford Festival Theatre Presents Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Live On Stage.

New Bedford Festival Theatre and Executive Producer Wendy Hall have announced the casting for their production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast which will be presented July 22-31, 2022 at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center at 684 Purchase Street New Bedford, MA.
Casting Announced For The New Bedford Festival Theatre's Production of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

New Bedford Festival Theatre and Executive Producer Wendy Hall have announced the casting for their production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast which will be presented July 22-31, 2022 at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center at 684 Purchase Street New Bedford, MA.
BWW Review: BRILLIANT Debuts on Theatre Row

Dani Tapper's new musical, Brilliant recently debuted on Theatre Row in part of New York City's Broadway Bound Theatre Festival.
Performance Added For The Sold-out BRILLIANT at Theatre Row

Sarah, a devoted wife and mother, tries desperately to support her atypical son until his disruptive behaviors become too difficult to manage and she is compelled to make a decision that will affect his future and their relationship.
BRILLIANT A New Musical to Have World Premiere in September

Dani B Productions has announced the world premiere production of Dani Tapper's BRILLIANT, The Musical, musical directed by Casey Reed (Miss Saigon, Broadway revival) and directed by Misti Wills. BRILLIANT will play four performances only at Off-Broadway's Theatre Row (410 West 42nd St. NY).
CAMP MORNING WOOD Enters Final Week of Performances

There's just one more week to pitch your tent at the fresh, new(d) off-Broadway musical on 42nd Street. Camp Morning Wood, A Very Naked Musical concludes its limited engagement July 7 at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater, 416 W 42nd Street, 4th floor.
Podcast: 'Keith Price's Curtain Call' Celebrates Pride with Keith's Favorite Interviews

Just in time for our 50th Anniversary of The Stonewall Riots that started the Gay Liberation Movement leading to the LGBTQIAA Community and countless numbers of PRIDE festivities happening all over the world, my podcast would like to take a moment and throw some love to some of the out and open performers working in theater today that have stopped by for a chat with me.
Podcast: 'Keith Price's Curtain Call' with the Cast of Off-Broadway's CAMP MORNING WOOD

A fresh and all-new(d) off-Broadway musical' is pitching its tent on 42nd Street! Camp Morning Wood, A Very Naked Musical launched a four-week limited engagement. I got a chance to sit with some of the performers and creatives in this campy, yet brave and heartfelt show.
Photo Flash: CAMP MORNING WOOD Celebrates Opening Night

A fresh and all-new(d) off-Broadway musical has pitched its tent on 42nd Street! Camp Morning Wood, Very Naked Musical plays a limited engagement through July 7 at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater, 416 W 42nd Street, 4th floor.
Photo Flash: First Look at CAMP MORNING WOOD Off-Broadway

A fresh and all-new(d) off-Broadway musical has pitched its tent on 42nd Street! Camp Morning Wood, A Very Naked Musical plays a limited engagement through July 7 at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater, 416 W 42nd Street, 4th floor. The official opening night is June 13 at 6PM.
CAMP MORNING WOOD, A Very Naked Musical Begins Performances Tomorrow

A fresh and all-new(d) off-Broadway musical is pitching its tent on 42nd Street! Camp Morning Wood, A Very Naked Musical launches a four-week limited engagement Thursday, June 7 at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater, 416 W 42nd Street, 4th floor. The official opening night is June13 at 6PM.
CAMP MORNING WOOD Announces New Theatre And New Dates!

A fresh and all-new(d) off-Broadway musical is pitching its tent on 42nd Street. Camp Morning Wood, A Very Naked Musical launches a four-week limited engagement at a newly announced venue, the Peter Jay Sharp Theater, 416 W 42nd Street, 4th floor. Performances are now scheduled to begin on Thursday, June 7. The new official opening night is June 13 at 6PM.  
BWW Review: PIPPIN at Foxwoods Casino

Sunday, June 18th, marked the end of the Pippin National Tour. After months of performing the magical production came to a close at the Foxwoods Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. While the performers had an a-typical audience they performed with high energy and a renowned ability to treat this famous show-within-a-show as if it truly were their first performance.
Harris Center Welcomes the National Tour of PIPPIN

A thrilling update of classic Broadway fare--and winner of four 2013 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival-- the national tour of Pippin comes to the intimacy of Stage One for five performances. Concluding the Harris Center "Big Stage" series, this unforgettable production is full of high-flying, death-defying acrobatics, wondrous magical feats and soaring songs from the composer of Wicked. "Anyone who's seen this production knows how magical the theater can be. This production melds extraordinary circus acrobatics and magical illusions with 'ordinary' virtues like accomplished acting, singing, and dancing" (Boston Globe).
Four-Time Tony Award Winner PIPPIN Coming to the State Theatre

Experience the thrilling 2013 Tony Award®-winning musical PIPPIN - described as "An eye-popping, jaw-dropping, VISUALLY STUNNING extravaganza. THE THRILL OF THE SEASON!" by NY1 - at the State Theatre for two shows on Sunday, March 26.
BWW Review: PIPPIN at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Pippin is another Tony Award-winning musical from Stephen Schwartz, (Wicked, Godspell). The story is a spectacle representing a troupe of actors performing in a play about a young prince named Pippin, (Naysh Fox), in an anguishing search for his life's purpose. As his character comes to life, Pippin meets an odd array of circus-type characters along the way.

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