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Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story at Drury Lane Theatre

Dates: 8/19/2026 - 10/18/2026

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Drury Lane Theatre


Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story, written by Alan Janes and directed by Drury Lane Theatre Artistic Director Matthew D. Carney, chronicles the life and music of rock and roll pioneer Buddy Holly from his early start in Texas to his meteoric rise to fame and untimely death at the age of 22. The production features Joey Chelius as Buddy Holly, alongside Marta Bady, Grant Alexander Brown, Jed Feder, Eric Andrew Lewis, Russell Mernagh, Esteban Ortiz-Villacorta, and Samantha Sayah. The creative team includes Chuck Mead as Music Director and Kenny Ingram as Choreographer.

Cast and Creative Team for Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story at Drury Lane Theatre

Cast

Russell Mernagh
Hipockets Duncan/Norman Petty/Murray Deutch/Big Bopper
Esteban Ortiz-Villacorta
Niki Sullivan/Ritchie Valens (Guitar)
Eric Andrew Lewis
Engineer/Tyrone Jones
Jed Feder
Jerry Allison (Drums/Percussion)
Joey Chelius
Buddy Holly (Guitar)
Marta Bady
Marlena Madison
Grant Alexander Brown
Joe Maudlin (Upright & Electric Bass)
Samantha Sayah
Vi Petty/Maria Elena (Piano)

Creative Team

Matthew D. Carney
Director
Casie Morell
Production Stage Manager
Cassy Schillo
Properties Design
Leland Plumridge
Sound Designer
Lee Fiskness
Lighting Designer
Lauren Nichols
Scenic Designer
Chuck Mead
Music Director
Rachel Boylan
Costume Designer
Kenny Ingram
Choreographer

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