Alpine Theatre Project Announces Its 2018 Broadway Summer Company Artists

New faces, including Broadway veterans and even an American Idol contestant, join returning favorites to perform in Alpine Theatre Project's 2018 Broadway Summer Season. These professional actors will perform in ATP's rotating productions of the 50's-era musical revue, Smokey Joe's Cafe, the one-man comedy, Fully Committed, the regional premiere of Matilda the Musical, ATP's new musical cabaret series, Shifting Gears: ATP Distilled, and ATP's free pop-up play reading series, Outside the Box

"This year's Broadway Summer Season has literally something for everyone," says ATP Producing Artistic Director, Betsi Morrison. "Each production is completely different, which is creating a company of Broadway actors as diverse as they are talented. We couldn't be more thrilled to share their talents with the community."

The 2018 Broadway Summer Season consists of a core company of 10 professional actors, including:

Edwin Bates - American Idol Season 10

Tristen Buettel - National Tour of Jersey Boys

Robert Fowler - member of iconic singing group, The Coasters. Performed in 7 Broadway shows, including The Producers, Beauty & the Beast, & Dreamgirls

LaTrisa Harris - Broadway productions of The Lion King and The Color Purple

Susan O'Dea - longtime ATP favorite and member of Broadway Inspirational Voices

Jaquez Sims - Broadway production of Motown the Musical

Luke Walrath - Broadway revival production 42nd Street

Ryan Williams - National Tour of Les Miserables

Timothy Williams - Orlando Shakespeare Festival & Orlando Repertory Theatre

Virginia Woodruff - Performed in 5 Broadway shows, including The Color Purple, Smokey Joe's Cafe, & All Shook Up

The professional acting company will by joined during Matilda the Musical by 19 local children from across the Flathead Valley, including 10-year old Bigfork native, Dylynne Cosand in the title role.

Alpine Theatre Project's 2018 Broadway Summer Season includes Smokey Joe's Cafe, Fully Committed, and Matilda the Musical at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center in rotating repertory from July 5 - 21. ATP's new cabaret series, Shifting Gears: ATP Distilled, runs July 10, 15, & 22 at The ATP Garage, 6464 Hwy 93 S in Whitefish. The Don K Subaru Broadway Summer Training Camp will perform Singin' in the Rain Jr July 27-29 at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center. The Great Northern Brewing Company Outside the Box play reading series will be presented free for admission starting at 8pm on Wednesday, June 13 at National Parks Realty in Whitefish. Patrons may call (406) 862-7469 or visit atpwhitefish.org for tickets and information.

 

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