Smile Broadway Original Cast
Based on the screenplay by Jerry BelsonThe cut-throat world of beauty contests is satired. Full synopsis
Original
Original Cast
Doria Hudson (Contestant: Yuba City)
Jodi Benson, who starred in the 1986 Broadway musical "Smile" and introduced the song "Disneyland," reflects on the show as the first pivotal step in her illustrious career, which she highlighted during the "Smile" Reunion concert on September 22, 2014. more...
Robin Gibson (Contestant: Antelope Valley)
Tommy French (u/s)
Freddy
Freddy (Kid)
Sandra-Kay Macaffee (Contestant: Bakersfield)
Veanne Cox, who was part of the original Broadway cast of "Smile," has garnered acclaim for her performances both on and off-Broadway, including a Tony and Drama Desk nomination for "Company" and a Special Drama Desk Award in 2014. more...
Little Bob Freelander
Little Bob Freelander (Kid)
Judge
Judge/Volunteer
Robin's mom
Robin's Mom (Adult)
Volunteer
(Swing)
(Swing)
Linda Lee
Linda Lee (Contestant: San Francisco)
Joanne Marshall
Joanne Marshall (Adult)
Kate Gardner
Kate Gardner (Contestant: Fresno)
Big Bob Freelander
Big Bob Freelander (Adult)
Brenda DiCarlo Freelander (u/s)
Tommy French
Tommy French (Adult)
Ted Farley
Ted Farley (Adult)
Shawn Christianson (Contestant: La Jolla)
Maria Gonzales (Contestant: Salinas)
Kimberly Lyons
Kimberly Lyons (Contestant: Palo Alto)
Dana Simpson
Dana Simpson (Contestant: Sausalito)
Brenda DiCarlo Freelander
Brenda DiCarlo Freelander (Adult)
Big Bob Freelander (u/s)
Tony
Tony (Adult)
Carol
(Brenda's assistant)
Ruth Williamson, who played the role of Mrs. Meers in the critically acclaimed Broadway production of "Thoroughly Modern Millie" in 2000, is an American actress celebrated for her dynamic performances across stage, screen, and television. more...
Dale Wilson-Shears (u/s)
Judge
Photographer
Ted Farley (u/s)
Volunteer
Judge/Volunteer
Photographer (Adult)
Dale Wilson-Shears
Dale Wilson-Shears (Adult)
See awards and nominations on the Smile page
Production Team
Howard Ashman Director
Bill Byers Orchestrator
Paul Gallo Lighting Designer
Angela Gari Hair Designer
Paul Gemignani Musical Director
Dick Hazard Orchestrator
Mary Kyte Choreographer
(Musical Staging)
(Musical Staging)
William Ivey Long Costume Designer
Otts Munderloh Sound Designer
Sid Ramin Orchestrator
Douglas W. Schmidt Scenic Designer
Torrie Zito Orchestrator
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