Jersey Boys, Wicked, Grease Stars Join 'Fractured Broadway'

The Valley Musical Theatre announced that stars of Wicked, Jersey Boys and NBC's "Grease:  You're the One that I Want" will join the already star-studded benefit event, Fractured Broadway 2, on June 11 at the El Portal Theatre.

The evening, raising money for the theatre's programming and educational programs, now performances by Kristoffer Cusick (L.A.'s Wicked), Deven May (L.A.'s Jersey Boys) and Chad Doreck ("Grease").  Additional stars, also just added to the cast, include Theatre World and Drama Desk Award winner Ken Page (for Broadway's Guys and Dolls and Ain't Misbehavin', plus co-star of Broadway's Cats and The Wiz); Tony Award nominee Brian Lane Green (for Broadway's Starmites, plus co-star of Broadway's Big River and The Life); Dan Pacheco (co-star of Musical Theatre West's critically acclaimed Altar Boyz).

The complete, most updated roster of stars for Fractured Broadway 2, now includes Trai Algeier, Ryan Ashley, Shell Bauman, Lou Becker, Peter Beckett, Sheldon Craig, Kistoffer Cusick, Robin DeLano, Chad Doreck, Kevin Earley, Thomas Garcia, Kathy Garrick,  Ty Giordano, Brian Lane Green, Kathleen Hennessey, Joseph Keane, Patrick Robert Kelly, Chad Kimball, Amber Krzys, Lesli Margherita, Deven May, Michelle Nicastro, Dan Pacheco, Ken Page, Colette Peters, Tracy Powell, Tara Radcliffe, Joan Ryan, Mark W. Smith, Ali Spuck, Leslie Stevens, Bruce Vilanch, Ruth Williamson and Adrian Zmed.  Los Angeles Ovation Award winner Gerald Sternbach serves as Musical Director.

Fractured Broadway 2 is an event featuring Los Angeles' diverse musical theatre stars performing roles they would typically not be cast in.  Ticket prices are $50 and $75, and can be ordered by calling 818-768-7974.  The $75 tickets include a post-show reception with cast, producers and artistic directors.  The El Portal Theatre is located at 5269 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood.

Photo of Chad Doreck courtesy of NBC.