(RANDOLPH, NJ) -- Brundage Park Playhouse presents Damn Yankees at the playhouse on Carrell Road in Randolph across two weekends (January 26-28 and February 2-4, 2024). Would you do ANYTHING to help your favorite baseball team win the pennant? In the Faustian baseball musical, Damn Yankees, Joe Boyd sells his soul to the devil to be the home run hitter that will guide his favorite team, the Washington Senators, to a win against those “damn Yankees.”
Featuring the classical musical theatre selections, “Heart” and “Whatever Lola Wants”, follow Joe in his quest to save his team…and his soul. Damn Yankees features a Book by Douglass Wallop and George Abbott; Music & Lyrics by Jerry Ross and Richard Adler.
The production is directed and choreographed by Becci Tank; the Musical Director is Ethan Smith. The cast includes: Mr. Applegate: Joseph Pierone, Riverdale, NJ; Joe Hardy: Jonathan Morales, Morris Plains, NJ; Gloria Thorpe: Sarah Kowalchuk, Andover, NJ; Meg Boyd: Amanda Malone, Montclair, NJ; Lola: Stephanie Morales, Morris Plains, NJ; Joe Boyd: Kevin Gopon, Denville, NJ; Sister/Dancer: Rebecca Horner, Butler, NJ; Doris/Miss Weston: Dawn Warga, Flanders, NJ; Van Buren: Bob Scarpone, Flanders, NJ; Mr. Welch: Jared Zak, Boonton; Commissioner/Lynch/2nd Girl/Fan/Boy/Guard/Dancer: Ivy Hudson, Green Township, NJ; Postmaster/1st Girl/3rd Girl/Fan/Dancer: Isabella Kowalski, East Hanover, NJ; Ensemble Dancer/Fan: Amanda Whitmore, Wanaque, NJ.
Washington Senators Baseball Players: Sohovik: Nate Bavaro, Bloomingdale, NJ; Smokey: Nick Short, Randolph, NJ; Rocky: Nicholas Culver, Riverdale, NJ; Vernon: Alex Gelpke, Randolph, NJ; Eddie/Henry: Owen McKenna, Basking Ridge, NJ; Linville: Joe Lanigan, Morris Plains, NJ; Bouley: Matt Gruby, Lincoln Park, NJ
Performances take place January 26-27 & February 2-3 at 7:00pm; and January 28 & February 4 at 3:00pm. Purchase tickets online through Randolph’s Community Pass system. Prices are $20 for children under 12, seniors 62 and above and military personnel with ID. All others are $25. All seats are General Admission and there is no assigned seating. For more information call the theater at (973) 989-7092.
Brundage Park Playhouse is sponsored by the Randolph Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services. Brundage Park Playhouse is committed to the patrons and its primary goal, which is to service the community by bringing quality entertainment and innovative programming as a convenient and affordable venue. Volunteers are always needed in assisting as ushers and support staff. Please call the playhouse at 973-989-7092 if you are interested in joining their dedicated BPP family.
