Cast Bios - Principals

Tony Vincent - Actor/songwriter, began his theatre career in the 1st national tour and Broadway
production of Rent.

In 1999, Vincent appeared as Simon the Zealot in the UK film Jesus Christ Superstar, then to open the
Broadway-revival of “JCS” in the role of Judas Iscariot.

Vincent originated the role of Galileo in the West End production of We Will Rock You.

Voted Best Actor (Musical) in the 2003 Theatregoers’ Choice Awards, he was privileged to perform at
Queen Elizabeth’s 50th Anniversary Jubilee with Queen.

Jason Wooten - Born in St. Petersburg, Florida and he graduated from Shenandoah University.
Past shows include, on Broadway: The Rocky Horror Show Live! (Riff Raff), Jesus Christ Superstar
(Simon), Footloose, and Dance of the Vampires.

Aspen Miller - SDCLO – The Sound of Music, Gypsy, Evita, Wizard of Oz, Fiddler on the Roof.  Andrew
Lloyd Webber’s Sydmonton Festival (London). Voiceovers: Emmy-nominated As Told by Ginger
(Dodie), and Rugrats.

Kacie Sheik - A New Jersey native, she studied theatre at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia.  
Footloose (National Tour and Las Vegas), Smokey Joe’s Café, Body Snatchers: The Musical (World
Premiere).

Patti Russo - Performed alongside Brian May and Roger Taylor for the Queensday Festival, for Queen’
s star induction on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and performed at former President Clinton’s
Inaugural Ball and for HRH Prince Charles.

She comes off an 11-year career as lead vocalist for Meat Loaf, where she helped to yield 3 “Top 10”
hits.  TV credits: David Letterman, The Tonight Show, The View and Top of the Pops (UK).

Stage: London Production, Notre Dame de Paris (Esmeralda), Royal Variety Show (UK). Russo’s voice
can be heard on Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s Rock Opera, Beethoven’s Last Night and The Grinch.

Rich Hebert - Was last seen on Broadway in Saturday Night Fever, other Broadway credits: The Life
(originated the role of Lou Pollack), Sunset Boulevard, Les Miserables, Cats, Rock-n-Roll the 1st 5000
Years.

Off-Broadway: Captain’s Courageous (Manuel) at the Manhattan Theatre Club.

He received the Bay Area Critics Circle Award for his portrayal of Jean Valjean in Les Miserables
(SF).

TV/Film credits include NYPD Blue, The Sopranos, Line of Fire, Law & Order – SVU, Deadline, The
Oldest Rookie, 21 Jumpstreet, Conspiracy Theory and Bourough of Kings.

Douglas Crawford - Returns to the Paris Hotel where he starred as “Quasimodo” and “Phoebus” in
the American World Premiere Company of Notre Dame de Paris.

Broadway: Tommy Tune’s revival of Grease! (Kenickie).

He has received an LA Robby Award nomination (Best Actor/Musical) in Michael Butler’s 30th
Anniversary revival of Hair (Claude), and won for his performance in Lies & Legends.

Regionally: Romeo & Juliet, Into the Woods, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Ben Hur.

Film & TV: Born on the Fourth of July, Sunset Beach, Lincs, City Guys, VH-1 Behind the Music Awards
and The Tony Awards.

Carly Thomas - Graduate of Sarah Lawrence College in NY, she appeared in the Broadway
production Rent, and was a member of the highly acclaimed gospel choir Broadway Inspirational
Voices.

Carly has performed with recording artists such as Tamyra Gray, Patti Austin, Phil Perry, and
Temptation lead singer Ali “Ollie” Woodson.

Her TV credits include Friends, Enterprise, and Deadline. Regional theatre credits include Rent
(national tour), Little Shop of Horrors, Godspell.

Ty Taylor - Singer/songwriter/ producer is honored to have been the only African-American to play
the title role in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on Broadway.

Broadway/Nat’l: Grease, Songs for a New World, and The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber Concert with
Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman.

Top 10 hits – Dakota Moon/Elektra Records and has shared the stage with Eric Clapton, and Tina
Turner.

He wrote/arranged/produced the acclaimed children’s CD I’m Ready.