JEB BROWN. Broadway: Aida, I'm Not Rappaport, Bring Back Birdie, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Off-Broadway: Game Show. Tours: She Loves Me, Meet Me in St Louis. Regional: Steppenwolf, The Old Globe, Actor's Theatre of Louisville, McCarter, Paper Mill, Fords, Coconut Grove, Studio Arena Theatre, Dallas Theatre Center, The Kennedy Center,Geva, Hartford Theater-Works,The Muny (6 seasons.) TV: Played Lank Hawkins in "Crazy For You" for PBS's Great Performances series, "Law and Order: Criminal Intent", "Star Trek: Deep Space 9", "Dave's World", "Conan O'Brien", "21 Jump Street", "Hunter", "One Life To Live", "All My Children". Film: The Namesake (Mira Nair, upcoming,) I'll Do Anything (James L Brooks,) Renaissance Man (Penny Marshall.) Jeb founded The Evidence Room Theatre Project in L.A., and also toured extensively with the LA-based band The High Lonesome. Heattended Yale, is a former Whiffenpoof, an S.O.B.and a coffee enthusiast.

JASON EDWARDS. Broadway: Debut. Off Broadway/NYC: Johnny Guitar (Original Cast and Recording), Of Mice and Men (Mint Theater), Honky Tonk Angel (Lambs Theatre). Tours: Pump Boys and Dinettes (Director), The Will Rogers Follies (with Larry Gatlin), Man of La Mancha (with John Raitt). Regional: Actors' Theatre of Louisville, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Virginia Stage Company, McCoy Rigby Entertainment, Clarence Brown Theatre, Flat Rock Playhouse, Barter Theatre. Television: "America's Most Wanted", The Nashville Network, Country Music Television (with Ricky Skaggs). Jason was nominated for Chicago's Joseph Jefferson Award for his portrayal of "Will" in The Will Rogers Follies (Marriott Theatre). Born and raised in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, he saw Johnny Cash perform live in 1969 at the Charlotte Coliseum.

JARROD EMICK last appeared on Broadway opposite Hugh Jackman in The Boy From Oz at the Imperial Theatre. Other Broadway credits include: Rocky Horror (Brad); Damn Yankees (Joe) 1994 Tony, Drama Desk and Theatre World Award winner; Miss Saigon (Chris); Les Miserables (Enjolras). London's West End: The Full Monty (Jerry) at the Prince of Whales Theatre. Television: "It's True!" (CBS); "L.A. Firefighters" (FOX); "Andersonville" (TNT); "Pacific Palisades" (FOX).

BETH MALONE is thrilled to be making her Broadway Debut in Ring of Fire. Off-Broadway she created the role of Alison in the musical Bingo! Regional Credits include: Ring of Fire (Studio Arena Theatre), You're A Good Man Charlie Brown (Ovation Nom.), Grand Hotel (Peter Schneider dir.), A New Brain (Reprise!/David Lee dir.), Babes in Arms (Reprise!/Glenn Casale dir.), Mark Taper Forum, Denver Center Theatre, the Ordway, Adirondack Theatre Festival, Arvada Center, and Aspen Theatre in the Park. TV: "Reno 911", "Wanda Does It", "Second Nature" (pilot), "Judging Amy", "One Minute Soap Opera" (Series Regular) and Host of "What's On" (TV Guide Channel). A Colorado native, Beth attended Loretto Heights College, graduated Magna Cum Laude from University of Northern Colorado and holds an MFA from UC Irvine.

CASS MORGAN. Broadway: Beauty and the Beast (Mrs. Potts),Capeman, The Human Comedy, Hair, and Pump Boys and Dinettes which she also co-wrote, and which was nominated for a Tony in 1982. Off-Broadway: The Immigrant (cast album), Violet (cast album) and Floyd Collins (cast album) Inside Out (cast album), Merrily We Roll Along (cast album) York Theater Company revival, The Knife and La Boheme (Musetta), Joe Papp's Public Theater. Regional: Runaway Beauty Queen, The Immigrant at both Denver Center and The Coconut Grove Playhouse, Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (Miss Mona) and 1776 (Abigail) North Carolina State theater. National tour of Cabaret (Frauline Schneider), American premier of Children Of Eden (Eve/ Mama Noah, Mill Mountain Playhouse). 11 years with the New Harmony Project.

LARI WHITE. Lari makes her Broadway debut with Ring of Fire. Albums: Five studio albums, including Wishes (Gold Album) and recent release Green Eyed Soul. Awards: Two Grammy Awards (Gospel Album) for Amazing Grace and THE APOSTLE soundtrack album. Producer credits: Toby Keith, Billy Dean, Chuck Cannon. Film/TV: Cast Away with Tom Hanks, No Regrets with Janine Turner and Kate Jackson. Theatre: "Crimes of the Heart" (Babe), "Avant Garage" (improv comedy).

DAVID M. LUTKEN. Broadway: The Civil War, The Will Rogers Follies. New York City Opera: Paul Bunyan. Off-Broadway: Woody Guthrie's American Song, Stars In Your Eyes, Winterman, The Portable Pioneer and Prairie Show. Regional: Fire on the Mountain, Elmer Gantry, Finian's Rainbow, The Love List, Pump Boys And Dinettes, Midnight Clear, On Golden Pond, Death in England, The Man Who Came To Dinner, Stand By Your Man, In The Deep Heart's Core and the world premiere of Ring of Fire at Studio Arena Theatre (Buffalo). In his home state of Louisiana, David also performs with the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra.

RANDY REDD. Credits include Parade directed by Harold Prince (Lincoln Center Theatre and National Tour), Smoke On The Mountain, Pump Boys And Dinettes (20th Anniversary), Forever Plaid, Blood Brothers, One Man Band, Mississippi Sugar and Andrew Lloyd Webber's By Jeeves directed by Alan Ayckbourn. Regional: Actors' Playhouse, Coconut Grove Playhouse, The Geffen Playhouse, The Kennedy Center, Goodspeed-At-Chester, The Cape Playhouse, The Repertory Theater Of St. Louis, Pittsburgh CLO and others. Television: "The Wright Verdicts," "The Tony Awards." Film: Kinsey. CD: Parade (Original Cast Recording), Lucky Stiff (York Theatre Company) and Jason Robert Brown's Wearing Someone Else's Clothes.

ERIC ANTHONY. This is Eric's Broadway debut!!! Regional: "Jackson" in Pump Boys & Dinettes (Theatre Under the Stars). "Dennis Sanders" in Smoke on the Mountain (The Ryman Auditorium). "Stanley Sanders"/Musical Director in A Sanders Family Christmas at The Ryman Auditorium. Natl. Tour of Pump Boys & Dinettes. "Fairfax" in Yeoman of the Guard and "Don Ramiro" in La Cenerentola at the Union Avenue Opera, St. Louis. Section Leader/Soloist for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Chorus.

LAURIE CANAAN. Broadway debut. Laurie has acted, performed and recorded internationally on TV, radio, in film, theatre, commercials and concerts. Highlights include Fiddle Player of the Year award from the California Country Music Association, Ring of Fire at Studio Arena, Smoke on the Mountain at the Ryman, a Diet Pepsi commercial with Ray Charles, music video with Alan Jackson and recording with Eric Burdon. Laurie also enjoys entertaining children as "Buttons the Clown."

DAN IMMEL. Broadway debut. Born the son of traveling musicians, bassist Dan Immel was destined for a life in music with the world as his venue. A dynamic and accomplished performer on upright and electric bass Dan is as comfortable on stage as he is in the studio. Excelling in Roots, Americana, and Jazz styles his successful freelance career has included working with: John David Souther, Crystal Gale, Bob Curnow, Suzy Bogguss, Buddy Spicher, Johnny Gimble, & Jeff Coffin.

RON KRASINSKI. Broadway debut. Ron has drummed for Barry Manilow, Seals and Crofts, Sheena Easton, Melissa Manchester, Olivia Newton-John, Shaun Cassidy and Leif Garret, the Everly Brothers, Dolly Parton, Maureen McGovern and Dr. Dre. Can be heard on television and film since the 70's. A prolific jingle writer and has compositions on MSNBC, A & E, PBS and TELEMUNDO. He appeared in Dolly Parton's "Blue Valley Songbird", "Laverne and Shirley" and Sheena Easton videos "Sugar Walls" and "Strut".

JEFF LISENBY was conductor/keyboardist for: Tennessee Repertory Theatre's Grease, Big River, A Chorus Line, Fiddler on the Roof, 1776; Tennessee Performing Arts Center's Chicago, Annie Get Your Gun, City of Angels; and Opryland USA. He toured with: the Mills Brothers, Boots Randolph, Brenda Lee, and accompanied: Pavarotti, Lee Greenwood, Donna Summer, Tricia Yearwood, Three-Dog Night, and David Cassidy. He was twice bronze-medalist in international accordion championships. Lisenby is active in the recording scene. Broadway debut.

BRENT MOYER. Broadway debut. Brent's musical journey began at age six and has taken him around the world. Known as the Global Cowboy, he has shared the stage with many legendary performers from Lynn Anderson to Donna Summer. Brent was also the co-founder of "The Chili Shack Show", a musical variety TV show in Nashville. Brent was recently seen in the world premiere of Ring of Fire at Studio Arena Theatre.

MILES AUBREY. Broadway debut! Regional: Goodspeed, North Shore Music Theatre, Charlotte Rep, Flat Rock Playhouse, Tennessee Rep, Casa Manana. TV: "Unsolved Mysteries", "Rescue 911", commercials. As a musician and songwriter, Miles appears regularly on the "Grand Ole Opry" and tours with top country artists. Thanks Dave Clemmons, family and friends. Proud member AEA.

SHERRIÉ AUSTIN (u/s Beth, Lari). Native Australian, Sherrie Austin, has enjoyed much success as a recording artist prior to her critically acclaimed role as Bonnie Parker in the 2005 New York Musical Theater Festival's The Ballad Of Bonnie & Clyde. Several hit singles and an Academy Of Country Music nomination accompany Austin's reputation as a gifted songwriter. Broadway debut.

STEVE BARTOSIK (u/s Ron). Broadway: All Shook Up, Man of La Mancha, Sweet Smell Of Success, Annie Get Your Gun, Peter Pan, Patti LuPone On Broadway. Off Broadway: Andrew Lippa's The Wild Party. National Tours: Evita, Dreamgirls, Crazy For You, Damn Yankees, Peter Pan.

GAIL BLISS (u/s Lari, Cass). Broadway debut. A nationally touring recording artist and songwriter, Gail has followed her country roots all the way to Broadway. "Grand OleOpry" (Nashville), ONE (Alabama Theatre, Myrtle Beach), Play It By Heart (Seattle - original cast recording), Patsy Cline in the first national tours of Patsy! and A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline.

AUGUST ERIKSMOEN (u/s Randy, Jeff). Broadway credits: All Shook Up (Music Director), Rent (Associate Conductor), 1st National Tour of The Full Monty (Conductor). Other tours: Hello Dolly! and countless companies of Forbidden Broadway and Forbidden Hollywood. Off Broadway: Imperfect Chemistry (music direction, orchestrations, cast recording), Always…Patsy Cline, (orchestrations). Other orchestrations: Honky Tonk Angels. Hartford Symphony.

MARK LUNA (u/s Jarrod). Mark is honored to be making his Broadway debut. Stage: The Ten Commandments, starring Val Kilmer (Los Angeles). Television: "American Dreams" (NBC), "The Shield" (FX), "The Late Show" (Letterman), "The Tonight Show" (Leno). Songwriting: Runaway Bride, Dawson's Creek, Shawn Colvin, Trisha Yearwood, Melissa Errico, Hayley Westenra. www.markluna.net

JIM PRICE (u/s Jeb, Jason, David). Broadway: The Civil War. Other credits: Les Miserables (1st National tour; International tour), Bat Boy, Bare, Saving Aimee, Stand by Your Man, Pump Boys. As a writer: Patience: A New Musical, American Idle and The Musical: A Play.

MELANIE VAUGHAN (u/s Cass). Ten Broadway shows including Imaginary Friends, Parade and Sunday in the Park with George. National tours: Sweeney Todd, Jerome Robbins' Broadway. Soloist: Tulsa Symphony, Town Hall, Avery Fisher Hall and Radio City. Jasmin Munchgstettner in the world premiere of Bagdad Cafe: the Musical. Most recently: Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast at the Place des Arts.

SCOTT WAKEFIELD (u/s Jason, Dan, David). Broadway: It Ain't Nothin' But The Blues; Off Broadway: The Joy Luck Club and The American Clock. Favorite Regional productions include: The Front Page, Fuddy Meers, Floyd Collins and Dancing at Lughnasa. His CD of original songs, "Older Than Dirt", has won numerous songwriting awards and is available at ScottWakefield.com.

ROD WEBER (u/s Jeb, Jarrod). Broadway: The Civil War, Jekyll & Hyde, Saturday Night Fever. National Tours: Mamma Mia - Bill, The Full Monty – Jerry. Regional: Starlight Express (Las Vegas) - Greaseball; Cats (Zurich) - Rum Tum Tugger; TV/Film: "Law & Order", "General Hospital", and several independent films. Rod is also a successful independent filmmaker. www.rodweber.com

DEANN WHALEN (u/s Laurie). Broadway debut. A native of Georgia, is an internationally recognized performer, composer and recording artist. DeAnn has performed on #1 music videos in the U.S., and Australia and can be seen fiddling on Bravo, NPT/PBS and the BBC. She has toured with numerous award winning recording artists including Keith Urban.
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