Jesus Christ Superstar at La Comedia

Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Josh is a graduate of Bowling Green State University with a degree in voice performance. Credits include the Broadway national tours of Mamma Mia! and Monty Python’s Spamalot. Opera: La Traviata, Aida, Carmen, The Magic Flute, Handel’s Messiah. Regional: Les Miserable, Ragtime, My Fair Lady, and Rent. Joshua has been a singer for Holland America, Princess, and Norwegian Cruise Lines and has been lucky enough to see around 85 countries, and Antarctica, the Amazon River, and the North Pole. Josh sang for Disneyland for five years, including Shanghai Disney. He has appeared as a soloist with the Hilton Head Big Band, Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, and Toledo Symphony. He is very thankful to be back in his hometown with family and friends.

Jonah is a Houston, Texas, born and raised actor, artist, and creative. Jonah is honored to bring this powerful show to life and to cross off another dream role. Touring credits include TheaterWorksUSA: The Magic School Bus national tour (Carlos). Select regional credits include Clinton Area Showboat Theatre: The Addams Family (Gomez Addams), AD Players Theatre: Narnia The Musical (Peter), Prather Productions: The Addams Family (Pugsley Addams), Main Street Theater: Diary Of A Wimpy Kid (Swing), Beauty and the Beast (Swing), TV / film credits include Amazon Prime: Primo (CoStar; Ronnie). Jonah would like to extend his gratitude to his family and friends who continuously support him on his artistic journey. Website: jonahmendoza.com | Instagram: @jonah.mendoza

Isabel (she/her) is a NYC-based musical theatre performer, writer, and creative who is extremely excited to be making her regional debut. Credits include Hope in Show Me Eternity, Laurey in Oklahoma!, L’efant in L’efant et les sortileges, Witch/Doctor in Macbeth, and many cabarets and workshops around NYC. Isabel is a graduate from NYU Steinhardt and is represented commercially by Element Talent Agency. In addition to performing, Isabel is a nanny to several sweet kiddos, volunteers with the Vocal Ease organization bringing music to senior centers, and is a section leader in the ActionPlay chorus. She is passionate about folk music, poetry, and her yearly Renaissance Faire costumes. She hopes you enjoy the show. isabelgray.com @Isabel_A_Gray

Allyn is ecstatic to be returning to the LaComedia stage after last being seen in 2024’s West Side Story. This has been a dream show of his and is delighted for the opportunity to perform it. He thanks his family, friends and everyone who allows him to follow this crazy dream of his. Favorite past credits: Roger Davis in RENT, Riff Raff in The Rocky Horror Show, Drew Boley in Rock of Ages, Robbie Hart in The Wedding Singer, Jinx in Forever Plaid, Frank Abagnale Jr. in Catch Me If You Can and Billy Crocker in Anything Goes. Catch everything he does on Instagram: @allynbesseeactor

Gregory returns to LaComedia after just appearing in Singin’ in the Rain. He has been known to be a “jack of all trades.” After two years of working as a carpenter and stage manager, he has made the decision to dive back into acting. His recent endeavors include working at The Gateway Playhouse as a carpenter and haunted house actor. In the past, he has played roles such as Herman in Cabaret and William in The Emperor’s New Clothes. Gregory is very thankful to be working with La Comedia and is excited to make more memories throughout his journey in acting.

Colin returns to the LaComedia stage after most recently appearing in Scrooge, Legally Blonde, and Jersey Boys. Other LaComedia credits include Krupke in West Side Story, LeFou in Beauty and the Beast and the operator of Audrey II in Little Shop of Horrors. He has also been seen here in The Wizard of Oz, Guys and Dolls, Grumpy Old Men, Just Desserts, Footloose, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, The Little Mermaid, The King and I, Sister Act, Fiddler on the Roof, A Christmas Story, The Addams Family, South Pacific, Miracle on 34th Street, Happy Days, Titanic, and A Christmas Carol.

Chad is a professional actor based out of Indiana. Chad began acting at the age of twelve years old and enrolled in a local studio in his hometown of Evansville. The D'Alto Studio of Performing Arts helped Chad build his foundation as a performer and quickly became his second home. Chad then studied at Southern Illinois University and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in musical theatre. Chad is a character actor who excels in portraying high energy and animated roles. Some of Chad's favorite roles would include Gomez Addams in The Addams Family, Nathan Detroit in Guys & Dolls, and Bobby Strong in Urinetown. Chad will always hold love in his heart for his many teachers, friends, and family members as well as his number one fan, his mother Donna.

Born and raised in Port Gibson, Mississippi, Lee is beyond excited to be making his LaComedia Dinner Theatre debut. His most recent performance was as Olaf in Frozen at New Stage theatre in Jackson Mississippi. Other previous credits include Rapunzel’s Prince in Into the Woods, Orin Scrivello in Little Shop of Horrors, Quasimodo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls. He’s had a blast bringing these stories to life and can’t wait to share the magic with the La Comedia audience.

Abbey is thrilled to be back at LaComedia after previously appearing in Legally Blonde this fall. She’s spent the last several months performing as Anna/Ariel in The Grandest Princess Ball Ever at Carmines in Times Square. She is also a resident actor for American Immersion Theatre NYC and performs in their rep. She hopes audience members will be inspired to learn more about Jesus and the gospel. “Jesus saves!” @littlemissabbeygrace

Kevin is thrilled to be returning to LaComedia for after appearing in Legally Blonde. Notable performances include: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Alabama Shakespeare Festival), A Christmas Carol (Syracuse Stage), A Christmas Carol (The Wick Theatre), and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (The Grange Theatre). Kevin is a proud Syracuse graduate, where he concentrated in acting and musical Performance. He wants to thank his friends and family for helping him on this journey. “Enjoy the show!” Kevinilardi.com

Haley is from Dayton, Ohio, and graduated from The Warren County Career Center for welding. She was a TIG welder for General Electric Aviation before deciding to pursue theatre full time. Recent credits include Sister Robert Anne in Nunsense Jamboree, Ensemble/Louise u/s in Holiday Inn, Vera Claythorne in And Then There Were None, Slim in Oklahoma! Pattie in Beehive: The 60’s Musical, Francine Valli in Jersey Boys, and Wilbur in Charlotte’s Web.

Sierra returns to La Comedia after appearing in Singin’ in the Rain, Scrooge: The Musical, Ghost: The Musical and Children of Eden. Also known as CeCe, she, began her career at an early age with voice overs and acting for the PBS TV show “Funbunch Playhouse.” She sang as one of the lead vocalists with the Cincinnati Freedom Choir, performing at the Major League Baseball Beacon Awards Luncheon in honor of Hank Aaron, Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard, Bill Cosby, and former President Bill Clinton. She has also performed with BeBe Winans during the Major League Baseball Civil Rights game. After moving to Atlanta, Georgia, she was featured in various movies and TV shows such as The Best of Enemies, Insatiables, Pitch Perfect 3, GreenLeaf, and many more.

Jonathan returns to LaComedia after last appearing as Rosco in Singin’ in the Rain, Hector MacQueen in Murder on the Orient Express and Harry/Young Scrooge in Scrooge: The Musical. Other LaComedia credits include Milky White Puppeteer in Into the Woods, Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz, Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast, Jaime in Escape to Margaritaville, Leaf Coneybear in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, as well as our Lunch and Learn Children’s Theatre productions of Alexander and the…Very Bad Day, A Year with Frog and Toad, Charlotte's Web, Frederick: The Mouse and The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley. “Thanks Mom & Dad, and supportive friends.” Dedicated to Kathryn Metz. Phil 4:13.

Heath is from McKinney, Texas, and has a degree in musical theatre from the University of Central Oklahoma. Performance credits include: (Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma) Fred/Young Scrooge in A Christmas Carol, (Harmony Theatre) Will Parker in Oklahoma!, Father Virgil in Nunsense Jamboree, (Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre) Motel in Fiddler On the Roof, (Cedar Summerstock) Francis in Forever Plaid, Sir Galahad in Spamalot, and (UCO) Stine in City of Angels. He would like to thank his friends, his family, and everybody involved with this show for all of their support.

Anthony is beyond honored to be joining La Comedia Dinner Theatre for the first time, in one of the greatest musicals of all time. It is an even greater honor, to be in the company of such an incredible cast. Some of his other favorite shows he's participated in have been RENT, A Chorus Line, Titanic and Footloose. He would like to thank his friends and family for supporting his wacky dreams.

Elijah is thrilled to make his LaComedia debut while returning to a show quite near and dear to him. A former UArts student, he is grateful for the teachers, colleagues, and friends he met there and continues to support the UArts community after its untimely closing. Based in Florida and the Northeast, credits include the 2024 national tour of Little Women (Laurie Standby), the stage premiere of Michael Leeds’ The Graduate (Benjamin Braddock), Parade (Leo Frank), Jesus Christ Superstar (Judas), and Fun Home (Bobby Jeremy). Endless thanks to his family for their unwavering support. @elijahrpm

Meghan is thrilled to be returning to LaComedia after most recently appearing as Countess Andrenyi in Murder on the Orient Express. Other LaComedia credits include Witch in Into the Woods, Beverly in The Church Basement Ladies: Plowin' Thru, Betty Jean in The Marvelous Wonderettes, and Punky Olander in Grumpy Old Men. She is a graduate of the University of North Florida with a bachelor’s in music in piano performance. She has performed at both Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, and was in the Florida Touring Choir for Josh Groban’s “Stages” tour. She has been in several operas, including Turandot, Suor Angelica, and Blind Injustice with the Cincinnati Opera.

Ty returns to LaComedia after appearing as Col. Arbuthnot/Ratchett in Murder on the Orient Express, Bob Cratchit in Scrooge!, and Miss Trunchbull in Matilda. Born and raised in the Dayton area, Ty has been involved in productions since the age of ten. Previous credits include: The D'ySquith Family in A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, Nostradamus in Something Rotten, Officer Barrel in Urinetown, Charlie Kelly in The Nightman Cometh!, Dan Goodman in Next to Normal, and Miss Trunchbull in Matilda. He would like to thank his friends and family for always believing in him and encouraging him to pursue his passion, and he hopes you enjoy the show.

Lily is excited to return to the La Comedia stage, after most recently appearing as Mary Debenham in Murder on the Orient Express, Pilar in Legally Blonde, and her personal favorite, Paul in Alexander and the...Very Bad Day. Other notable roles include Sandy in Grease and Wednesday in The Addams Family, for which she won the Broadway World Dayton Award for Best Performer in a Musical. Lily recently graduated from Liberty University with a B.S. in studio art, and minors in theatre arts and dance. She is also a thriving watercolor artist, and when she is not performing, she is painting for clients around the country and at live events of over 9,000 people. Lily loves Jesus and would like to give Him all the glory. Find her on Instagram @imlilywalton and @lilywaltonart