Ashley Wool - Broadway. That Happened. at Playhouse 46 at St. Luke's

They say it takes ten years of pavement-pounding to make it on Broadway. As Ashley Wool began her tenth year, Broadway shut down entirely.

During lockdown, she tentatively began speaking publicly about the autism diagnosis she received in 2008 and had refused to acknowledge for over a decade out of fear it would derail her chance at a performing arts career. She quickly became one of the most highly sought-after voices for autistic representation in the entertainment industry...and as it turned out, there were bigger plans in store for her artistry and her advocacy once Broadway reopened...

In Broadway. That Happened, Ashley Wool shares the story of her unconventional journey to Broadway as one of the original cast members of the groundbreaking musical How to Dance in Ohio, and how that experience made her fall deeper in love with musical theatre and the Broadway community than she ever dreamed possible.

Join Ashley Wool, David John Madore, and some very special guests at Playhouse 46 at St. Luke's Lutheran Church for this one-night-only cabaret event celebrating passion, community, and dreams coming true in the most unexpected ways.

Ashley Wool (writer/vocal performer) is best known for originating the role of Jessica in the Broadway musical How to Dance in Ohio. A dynamic and versatile musical theatre actress, Ms. Wool began her career in regional and community theater companies throughout the NYC and tri-state area. Favorite credits include Kira in Xanadu, Wednesday in The Addams Family (OnStage Critics Award Nominee), Amy in Company and Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors. She is also an accomplished concert vocalist and singer/songwriter with three original pop songs available on streaming platforms.

David John Madore (piano/music director) is a composer, pianist, music director, and vocal coach with numerous Broadway, Off-Broadway and regional credits to his name. As an accompanist, he is one of the most familiar faces on the New York City audition circuit, beloved by actors for his precision and quirky humor. On social media, he's also known as @daves.playlist, co-creator of NYC tourism videos at @themegandaily.