PHOTOS from "The Hello Girls" by Old Library Theatre

by John Posada

originally published: 10/22/2026

(FAIR LAWN, NJ) -- Old Library Theatre is in their final weekend of presenting The Hello Girls at the George Frey Performing Arts Center. From New York to Paris, from ragtime to jazz, this musical chronicles the story of America's first women soldiers in this new musical inspired by history. The show closes on October 25th. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.

Set against the backdrop of World War I, this thrilling musical follows the journey of a group of courageous women who served as bilingual telephone operators on the front lines, playing a crucial role in helping turn the tide of the war. After the war, these intrepid heroines returned home to fight for recognition and equal rights, enduring a decades-long battle that paved the way for future generations.

The cast includes Faith Brolly (Helen Hill), Alyssa Goldman (Suzanne Prevot), Kari Moloney (Grace Banker), Rebecca Horner (Bertha Hunt), Summer Rose Alonso (Louise Lebreton), Finnian Burns (Pvt. Eugene Matterson), Joseph Pierone (Cpt. Joseph Riser), Brad Bebout (Gen. John Pershing). Paige Finnen, Daniel Gardner, Sandy Cocoyutla, Max Rogers, and Madison Borowinski round out the cast.

The Hello Girls is written by Peter Mills & Cara Reichel, with music & lyrics by Peter Mills. The show is directed by Laura Penney Shamir, with Music Direction by Christynn Cardino Morris, and choreography by Melissa Mooney. The show is produced by Dave Toussas. The production team is rounded out by stage manager Maddie Jones, assistant stage manager Kaitlyn Barnes, set designer Dani Van Kampen-Minutillo, lighting designer Maya Strauss, and costume designer Evie Turner.

Remaining performances take place Saturday, October 24 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm; and Sunday, October 25 at 2:00pm. Tickets are $30 and available for purchase online. George Frey Performing Arts Center is located at 10-10 20th Street in Fair Lawn, New Jersey.

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Old Library Theatre (OLT) is a non-profit community theater established in 1967 for the purpose of producing, promoting, and presenting high-quality theatrical productions and artistic events. They are committed to providing a platform for creative expression, education, and community engagement. Through their productions and programs, they aim to enrich the cultural life of Northern New Jersey and provide opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds to experience and participate in the transformative power of the arts.

OLT also wishes to acknowledge that, as a Northern NJ community group, they operate on the traditional territory of the Lenape, the indigenous people of the Northeastern Woodlands.

John Posada is a New Jersey based photographer specializing in photographing live theatre and music performances. Currently, John has spent the last 6 years concentrating on photographing almost 400 theater productions at over 70 different NJ theatres. Click here for John's website.