Raymie Nightingale, A New Musical is the world premiere of a family musical based on the novel by Kate DiCamillo, with music and lyrics by Sarah Nelson and book and lyrics by Polly Hilton. The story follows Raymie Clarke, played by Hannah Stratton, who enters a local beauty pageant hoping the publicity will bring her absent father home, only to find herself drawn into an unlikely friendship with competitors Louisiana (Korina Stelzenmueller) and Beverly (Danielle Nelken). Directed and choreographed by Brendan Stackhouse with music direction by Emily Goggin, the production runs May 7–17, 2026 at StageWorks at Studio 237 in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey.
Cast and Creative Team for Raymie Nightingale, A New Musical at StageWorks at Studio 237
Cast
Hannah Smith
Ensemble
Rachel Perl
Ensemble
Sky Schrickel
Mrs. Borkowski/Isabelle/Louisiana's Grandmother
Annie Lock
Ruthie/Martha/Mrs.Sylvester
Eden Mendez
Mrs. Clarke/Florence
Kari Moloney
Ida Nee/Alice Nebbley
Danielle Nelken
Beverly
Korina Stelzenmueller
Louisiana
Hannah Stratton
Raymie
Creative Team
Sarah Nelson
Composer
Jillian Mauro
Production Assistant
Emily Goggin
Musical Director
Caitlyn Minuto
Associate Director
Brendan Stackhouse
Director
Brendan Stackhouse
Choreographer
Polly Hilton
Book and Lyrics
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