Welcome to the Club Broadway Original Cast
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Original Cast
Betty Bursteter
Jodi Benson, renowned for her iconic voice role as Ariel in Disney's The Little Mermaid, appeared in the 1989 Broadway musical Welcome to the Club, sharing the stage with Samuel E. Wright, who also voiced Sebastian the Crab in the beloved animated film. more...
Gus Bottomly
Bill Buell, who has an extensive Broadway resume including roles in productions such as Ink, Cyrano, and Equus, also graced the stage in Welcome to the Club. more...
Arlene Meltzer (u/s)
Betty Bursteter (u/s)
Carol Bates (u/s)
Joanna Glushak, who has graced the Broadway stage in numerous leading roles including "War Paint" and "Les Misérables," was also part of the cast in "Welcome to the Club," showcasing her versatile talent in this past production. more...
Aaron Bates (u/s)
Kevin Bursteter (u/s)
Winona Shook
Sally Mayes, a Tony-nominated actress and singer, made a remarkable Broadway debut in 1989 with her standout performance in "Welcome to the Club," earning her a Tony nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. more...
Bruce Aiken (u/s)
Gus Bottomly (u/s)
Milton Meltzer (u/s)
Sal Mistretta, who played Herr Schultz in the Sam Mendes and Rob Marshall-directed production of *Cabaret* at Roundabout Studio 54, boasts an impressive resume with roles in iconic shows such as *Sunset Boulevard*, *Evita*, and *Sweeney Todd*. more...
Carol Bates
Marcia Mitzman Gaven, who starred in Cy Coleman's Broadway flop "Welcome to the Club," is a Tony Award-nominated actress renowned for her diverse roles on stage, including her show-stopping performance as Mrs. Walker in "TOMMY" and her critically acclaimed portrayal of Florence in "CHESS." more...
Milton Meltzer
Arlene Meltzer
Kevin Bursteter
Aaron Bates
Eve Aiken
Terri White, known for her tenure as editor-in-chief of Empire magazine, brought her editorial expertise to the stage in "Welcome to the Club." more...
Bruce Aiken
Samuel E. Wright, renowned for his iconic role as Sebastian in Disney's The Little Mermaid, also graced the stage as Mufasa in the original Broadway cast of The Lion King, bringing his exceptional talent to the theatrical world. more...
See awards and nominations on the Welcome to the Club page
Other productions of Welcome to the Club
- 1988 Regional (US) — World Premiere · Cast
Production Team
Patricia Birch Choreographer
(Musical Staging)
(Musical Staging)
Angela Gari Hair Designer
David Jenkins Scenic Designer
Doug Katsaros Orchestrator
William Ivey Long Costume Designer
Otts Munderloh Sound Designer
Tharon Musser Lighting Designer
David Pogue Musical Director
Peter Mark Schifter Director