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Birth Place: Parsippany

Bio:
Lionel "Lonnie" Ruland fully caught the acting bug in the fourth grade as the Cowardly Lion in the Wizard of Oz while having the privilege of performing for Margaret Hamilton, the Wicked Witch herself. Since then it's been a magical journey from school musicals, faires and festivals, puppet shows, ... (read complete bio)

 

Lionel Ruland Biography

Lionel "Lonnie" Ruland fully caught the acting bug in the fourth grade as the Cowardly Lion in the Wizard of Oz while having the privilege of performing for Margaret Hamilton, the Wicked Witch herself. Since then it's been a magical journey from school musicals, faires and festivals, puppet shows, national tours, cable TV, short films, feature films, children's theater, stand-up comedy clubs, theme parks, regional theaters, to off-Broadway. Did you know that he's also Santa Claus?!





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12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards; TheaterWorks Leads Fa Photo 12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards; TheaterWorks Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards;  at Mesa Encore Thea Photo Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards; at Mesa Encore Theatre Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards; TheaterWorks Lea Photo Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards; TheaterWorks Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Review: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Arizona Broadway Theatre Photo Review: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Arizona Broadway Theatre
by Angela Kabasan - Jul 7, 2022

Delightfully campy and nostalgic, The SpongeBob Musical is a much-needed spark of joy at Arizona Broadway Theatre

BWW Review: The Chatham Community Players Hosts 27TH Annual JERSEY VOICES  One-Act Fe Photo BWW Review: The Chatham Community Players Hosts 27TH Annual JERSEY VOICES One-Act Festival
by Gina Sarno - Aug 10, 2021

The Chatham Community Players hosts its 27th annual Jersey Voices One-Act Festival. This year's production includes seven original short plays written by New Jersey playwrights.

Chatham Playhouse to Host 27th Annual Jersey Voices Festival Next Month Photo Chatham Playhouse to Host 27th Annual Jersey Voices Festival Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2021

Learn more about the full lineup and how to purchase tickets here!

BWW Review: Arizona Broadway Theatre Presents THE ADDAMS FAMILY -  Finger-Snapping Gr Photo BWW Review: Arizona Broadway Theatre Presents THE ADDAMS FAMILY - Finger-Snapping Great!
by Herbert Paine - Jun 10, 2019

in the current staging of THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Arizona Broadway Theatre, director Danny Gorman has conjured up a production with style and panache that more than satisfies. It excels in tickling the funny bone and drawing breaths of delight. It is, in all aspects, sensational ~ funny and fanciful and heartwarming ~ featuring a cast that gives depth and dimension to their iconic characters. Standout performances by Brad York, Renee Kathleen Koher, Jasmine Bassham, and Lynzee Foreman.

Photo Flash: Arizona Broadway Theatre Presents THE ADDAMS FAMILY Photo Photo Flash: Arizona Broadway Theatre Presents THE ADDAMS FAMILY
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2019

When You're an Addams! It's the ultimate nightmare:  daughter Wednesday, the ultimate Princess of Darkness, has grown up and fallen in love…with a sweet young man from a respectable family!

Herberger Theater Center And Arizona Broadway Theatre Co-Present THE ADDAMS FAMILY Photo Herberger Theater Center And Arizona Broadway Theatre Co-Present THE ADDAMS FAMILY
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2019

Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT), Arizona's Leader in Musical Theatre, opens the summer with the ghoulishly entertaining 2010 Broadway hit The Addams Family at the Herberger Theater Center July 12-28, 2019.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Arrives at Arizona Broadway Theatre This Summer Photo THE ADDAMS FAMILY Arrives at Arizona Broadway Theatre This Summer
by Julie Musbach - May 7, 2019

Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT), Arizona's Leader in Musical Theatre, opens the summer with the ghoulishly entertaining 2010 Broadway hit The Addams Family, onstage June 7-July 6, 2019, followed by a run at The Herberger Theater Center July 12-28, 2019.