Project Description
Bring It On: The Musical
Co-Composer
Co-Lyricist
Bring It On: The Musical is an extension of the acclaimed film series of the same name. It focuses on the competitive world of high school cheerleading and the challenges of teenage self-definition. The first national tour of the musical played in major U.S. cities from 2011-2012, before transferring to Broadway for a limited engagement. It received two Tony nominations in 2013: “Best Musical” and “Best Choreography.”
Produced by: Universal Stage Productions/Glenn Ross, Beacon Communications
Communications: Armyan Bernstein, Charlie Lyons
Associate Producer: Megan Larche
World Premiere Produced by: Alliance Theatre (Susan V. Booth, Artistic Director)
Libretto by: Jeff Whitty
Music: Tom Kitt, Lin-Manuel Miranda
Lyrics: Amanda Green, Lin-Manuel Miranda
Inspired by: The Motion Picture “Bring It On” by Jessica Bendinge
Music Arrangements and Orchestration: Tom Kitt, Alex Lacamoire
Dance Arrangements: Alex Lacamoire
Musical Director: Dave Pepin
Direction and Choreography: Andy Blankenbuehler
Associate Choreographer: Stephanie Klemons
Scenic Design: David Korin
Costume Design: Andrea Lauer
Lighting Design: Jason Lyons
Sound Design: Brian Ronan
Video Design: Jeff Sugg
Hair and Wig Design: Charles G. LaPointe
Associate Scenic Design: Amanda Stephens
Associate Costume Design: Amanda Whidden
Associate Lighting Design: Peter Hoerburger
Associate Sound Design: Keith Caggiano, Cody Spencer
Associate Video Design: Daniel Brodie
Executive Producer: Kristin Caskey, Mike Isaacson
General Manager: 321 Theatrical Management
Company Manager: Michael Bolgar
Technical Supervisor: Jake Bell
Production Supervisor: Lisa Dawn Cave
Production Stage Manager: Bonnie Panson
Stage Manager: Ryan J. Bell
Musical Supervisor: Alex Lacamoire
Musical Coordinator: Michael Keller
Conducted by: Dave Pepin
Associate Conductor: Kurt Crowley
Keyboard: Kurt Crowley, Dave Pepin
Bass: Carl Carter
Drums: Andrés Forero
Guitar: Ralph Agresta, Josh Weinstein
Percussion: Trey Files
Music Preparation: Emily Grishman, Music Preparation
Cheer Consultant: Jessica Colombo
Dance Captain: Rod Harrelson
Stunt Captain: Rod Harrelson
Marketing Direction: Type A Marketing, Anne Rippey
Advertising: Serino/Coyne
Digital Marketing: Situation Interactive
Press Representative: The Hartman Group
Casting: Telsey + Company, Rachel Hoffman, CSA
Photographers: Paul Aresu, Michael Lamont, Joan Marcus, Craig Schwartz
Cast:
Nicolas Womak (Twig)
Ensemble: Calli Alden, Antwan Bethea, Dexter Carr, Michael Naone-Carter, Courtney Corbeille, Brooklyn Alexis Freitag, Shonica Gooden, Haley Hannah, Dominique Johnson, Lauren Melody Mills, Michael Mindlin, Zach Pennix, David Ranck, Bettis Richardson, Sheldon Tucker, Lauren Whitt, Joshua Henry “Cross the Line” Soloist, Alysha Umphress “Legendary” Soloist
Swings: AJ Blankenship, Danielle Carlacci, Dahslton Delgado, Keith Gross, Rod Harrelson, Casey Jamerson, Adrianna Parson, Billie Sue Roe
Standby: Nikki Bohne (Campbell, Eva)
Understudies: Calli Alden (Bridget, Kylar, Skylar), Dexter Carr (Cameron, Twig), Ariana DeBose (Danielle), Shonica Gooden (Danielle, Nautica), Haley Hannah (Campbell, Eva, Kylar), Rod Harrelson (Cameron), Neil Haskell (Randall), Janet Krupin (Bridget, Nautica), Michael Mindlin (La Cienega, Steven, Twig), Adrianna Parson (Danielle, Nautica), Bettis Richardson (La Cienega, Randall, Steven)
2013 Tony Awards – 2 Nominations
Best Musical – Universal Stage Productions/Glenn Ross, Beacon Communications, Armyan Bernstein, Charlie Lyons, Kristin Caskey, Mike Isaacson
Best Choreographer – Andy Blankenbeuhler
Drama Desk Awards – 5 Nominations
Outstanding Director – Andy Blankenbeuhler
Outstanding Lyrics – Lin-Manuel Miranda, Amanda Greene
Outstanding Sound Design – Brian Ronan
Outstanding Book – Jeff Whitty
Outstanding Choreography – Andy Blankenbeuhler
The Goods
Original Broadway Cast Recording
Merchandise
Gallery Photos by Joan Marcus