Patrick Agonito
I.Q. , u/s Mr. Pinky/Principal/Guard/Mr. Spitzer
Fulton debut! Originally from Fairfield, CT Patrick is a NYC/Lancaster based actor. Select Regional: West Side Story (Gulf Coast Symphony), West Side Story, A Midsummer Night’s Dream (FL Rep) Spring Awakening, Bright Star (Weathervane Theatre), A Chorus Line (Prather Productions). So many thanks to Kenny and the amazing team here at the Fulton. BFA Musical Theatre, Emerson College. Love to Mom, Dad, Thomas, 4B and Aaron-you’re timeless to me. C’mon Lancaster- let’s DANCE ! IG: @patagonito www.patrickagonito.com
Amy Bodnar*
Velma Von Tussle
Broadway: “Oklahoma” (Laurey), “Ragtime”. Off Broadway: “The Streets of New York” (Irish Rep), “What We Wanted” (Clurman), “The Realm”(Wild Project), “Sessions”(cast recording) National/Canadian Tours: “White Christmas” (Betty), “The Scarlet Pimpernel” (Marguerite), “Martin Guerre”, “Sunset Boulevard”. Regional: “Bonnie and Clyde” (Bay Street), “The Cancellation of Lauren Fein” (Florida Studio), “What the Constitution Means to Me” (Florida Studio), “Outside Mullingar” (Pioneer), “Other Desert Cities” (New Harmony), “Crimes of the Heart” (Triad), ” Steel Magnolias” (Cape Playhouse), “God of Carnage” (Portland Stage), “The Producers” (Walnut Street/Maine State/ North Shore-Barrymore nom), “Freedom Rider” (Alabama Shakespeare), many more. Thrilled and grateful to be making her Fulton debut! Represented by Bloc. Amybodnar.com for more.
Eileen Ray Brady
Penny Pingleton
Eileen is thrilled to make her Fulton Debut! She graduated from Baldwin Wallace University where she received her BM in Music Theater last Spring. Recent regional credits include: Into The Woods (Cinderella), A Christmas Carol (Martha/Fan) at Great Lakes Theater, Title of Show (Susan) at Playhouse Square, and Ride The Cyclone (Ocean) at The Beck Center. She would like to thank the cast & creative team, CTG, Asteria Artists, and her friends & family for their continued love and support. www.eileen-ray-brady.com
Kathryn Connell
Lou Ann, u/s Penny Pingleton
(They/She) Kathryn is so excited to be a part of Hairspray and bring Lou Ann to life on stage. Some of their former roles include Sophie, Ensemble (Messy Millie), Ensemble (Syncopated Avenue), Curly/Starkey US Wendy, Mrs. Darling (Peter Pan), Mr. Mayor/Wickersham 1 (Seussical). They’re so grateful to share this experience with such a fun, talented cast and creative team!! Huge thank you to everyone who has supported them along the way xo
Dan Deluca*
Corny Collins
DeLuca is a theater and television actor, best known for originating the role of Jack Kelly on the tour of Disney’s Newsies and the title role in Jerry Lewis & Marvin Hamlisch’s The Nutty Professor. He has developed projects alongside theatrical giants, including the writer/composer of Wicked, Stephen Schwartz and Disney Legend, Alan Menken. Off-Broadway: Neil Simon’s The Goodbye Girl (Elliot Garfield). Regional Credits include: Young Frankenstein (Dr. Frankenstein, Pittsburgh CLO), Little Shop of Horrors (The Dentist, Theatre Under the Stars) RENT (Roger, Broadway Sacramento) and the leading man/woman in the regional premiere of Tootsie (Ogunquit Playhouse). TV: The Code (CBS), Celebrating Disney on Broadway (ABC), Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (NBC). Various Concerts include: Walt Disney World and Radio City Music Hall. @DDeluca15
Lawrence Flowers*
Seaweed J. Stubbs
Returns to The Fulton Theatre as Seaweed after most recently playing the role of Sweaty Eddie in Sister Act at Drury Lane Productions. Other theatre credits include: Reverend Doctor, Young John Lewis (Theatrical Outfit, GA); Tinman/Harpo, The Wiz/The Color Purple (Aurora Theatre, GA & MSMT); Joseph, Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (NBF Theatre); [James Thunder Early, Dreamgirls], Shepherd, Black Nativity, Mus Director, Mahalia ([Lone Tree Arts Center], Dominion Entertainment); Scarecrow, The Wiz (The Fulton Theatre/NBF Theatre); CC in Dreamgirls (Atlanta Lyric); Black Dude in Toxic Avenger (Horizon Theatre); Little Moe, Five Guys Named Moe (TO, GA); Ken in Ain’t Misbehavin (GAE Theatre). TV Credits: Greenleaf Season 2 & 3 (Own Network); Aretha Genius (NGC) A Multi Billboard chart-topping, Stellar & Image Award-winning, Grammy-considered Int. recording artist. Songwriter, Producer, Grammy Recording Academy Member, and FSU Alumni.
Eden Franco*
Tracy Turnblad
Fulton Theatre debut! New York credits: All You Need Is…workshop with Laura Bell Bundy, Andy Karl, and directed by Kristin Hanggi, Finding Aaron workshop at The Tank, Sally Bowles in Cabaret (NYU), and Natalie in Next to Normal (Studio Theatre of Long Island). In addition to her love of being on stage, Eden is also a music director, and has worked on A Christmas Story (Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre) and The Last Five Years (The District Theatre), and Sister Act (TCSTC). BM from NYU. Many, many thank yous to the entire Hairspray team, Amy and Tareena, and everyone who made this girl’s BIG dream come true! Much love to the Franco fam. www.eden-franco.com @edensfranco
Tori Heinlein*
Amber Von Tussle
is thrilled to be making her Fulton debut! Broadway: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas (Susan Waverly). Recent regional credits include: Elle Woods in Legally Blonde (Media Theatre), June in Gypsy (Marriott Theatre), Mayzie in Seussical and Liesl in The Sound of Music (North Shore Music Theatre), Kaylee in The Prom (Speakeasy Stage Company), Mamma Mia! (The Muny). Other credits include Catherine in Pippin and Cinderella in Into the Woods (CCM), The Magical Land of Oz (The Cincinnati Pops). BFA: CCM Musical Theatre. Many thanks to my team at Rebel and CTG, my family and the entire company of Hairspray! @toriheinlein on Tiktok and Instagram, toriheinlein.com
Megan Hibbard
Brenda, u/s Velma/Prudy/Female Authority
Megan is honored to be back on The Fulton stage! Her recent performance credits include: Ensemble Swing (Elf, The Fulton), Sherrie Christian (Rock of Ages, NCTF), and Judy Turner (A Chorus Line, NCTF). Whether she is onstage or off, Megan is proud to be a part of the magic that happens here at The Fulton. She would like to thank her family, friends, Marc and Joey for all of their support! @megan_hibby
Mya Rena Hunter*
Cindy/Dynamite, u/s Little Inez
Mya is thrilled to be making her regional theatre debut at Fulton! National Tour: Les Misérables (Éponine). BFA Musical Theatre, Howard U. Proud CODA and Houston native. Endless love and gratitude to her parents, sisters, community, and team at BRS/Gage. AVID! IG: @mya.rena
Brianna Marie Johnson
Dynamite, 1st u/s Motormouth
Brianna is buzzing to make her Fulton Theatre debut! She just appeared as Naomi (Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical, TWUSA National Tour). Her favorite credits include Cinderella (Into the Woods, Vanguard Theater Company), Erato (Xanadu, Art Farm at Serenbe), & Dionne (HAIR, Columbia College Chicago). She earned the MTI Voice National Alternate award in the Region 3 2025 ACTF, placing as a finalist for Irene Ryan Acting & MTI Dance. Along with a Musical Theater BFA (CCC) she has trained abroad in Venice, Italy & Paris, France. Television: 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with Darlene Love (NBC). Huge thanks to Bri’s friends & family who fill her life with love. IG: @bumblebmarie Rep. @DottridgeTalent
Robert Anthony Jones*
Edna Turnblad
Tarra Conner Jones*
Motormouth Maybelle
A NYC-based performer. Most recently, she originated the role of Sweet Sue on the First National Tour of Some Like It Hot. Tarra made her Off Broadway Debut in Michael R. Jackson’s White Girl In Danger, and received Drama Desk and Drama League Nominations, and an Audelco Award for her role as Nell Carter Gibbs. She went on to portray Thought 1 in the West Coast Debut of A Strange Loop. Past credits include: The Music Man, White Christmas, The Color Purple, Little Shop of Horrors, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Ain’t Misbehavin`, Shrek, Chicago, Dreamgirls, and From Birmingham To Broadway (written by Tarra). Tarra forever performs in memory of her mother, Chonita Conner. Much appreciation to her agent, Dave Secor (Daniel Hoff Agency).
Jalen Kirkman
Duane, u/s Seaweed
Jalen is thrilled to be back at the Fulton!! Regional: (Asolo Repertory Theatre) Come From Away; (Music Theatre Wichita) Something Rotten, Newsies, Crazy for You; (Fulton Theatre) Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; (Maine State Music Theatre) Titanic, 9 to 5, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical; (Red Mountain Theatre) Once on this Island, Dreamgirls, Roger’s and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, The Color Purple, Sister Act, Donna: The Donna Summer Musical, Freaky Friday. He is a proud graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham!! Go Blazers!! He wants to thank his family and friends for their continued love and support! Stay fierce, vaccinated, and educated!! @jalenkirkman
William Lentz
Brad, u/s Link
Will has been performing for 12 years, but he really peaked in 8th grade when he played Brad in Hairspray. Luckily, he’s back and ecstatic to play Brad in Hairspray for his Fulton debut! Some other highlights include Jack Kelly (Newsies) at Servant Stage, Bing Crosby at the Strasburg Railroad, and attacking a friend with a firework sword while suspended 30 feet in the air (Miracle of Christmas) and getting bitten by a different friend (Daniel), both at Sight and Sound. He also has the most gorgeous wife in the entire world, and has been lucky enough to act across from her as Professor Bhaer (Little Women) and Featured Singer/Dancer (Swing!).
Charis Leos*
Prudy Pingleton/Gym Teacher/Matron
Dylan Loraw
Fender, 2nd u/s Link
Dylan Loraw is overjoyed to be back at the Fulton Theatre dancing with the Nicest Kids in Town! Fulton: Peter Pan (Peter), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Benjamin). National Tour: Finding Neverland (Peter/George). Regional: Sight & Sound Theatres, American Music Theatre, Arizona Broadway Theatre, and Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre. Favorite roles: Jesse (Tuck Everlasting), Nino (Amélie), Billy (Billy Elliot). Thanks to the Fulton team for their trust, and to God, family, and friends for their steadfast love and support.
IG/TT: @dylanloraw.
Matthew McCray
Stewie, 2nd u/s Seaweed
is thrilled to be making his Fulton debut here in Lancaster, PA. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”. Matthew is a proud alumnus from Muhlenberg College, Class of 2024, with a major in theatre and a minor in dance. Recent credits: Revival Productions: Cinderella (Dance Ensemble), A Chorus Line (Richie Walters), Walnut Street Theatre; Dreamgirls (Frank U/S, Tru-Tones U/S); …And Jesus Moonwalks the Mississippi River (Brer Bit); Traces Left Within (Featured Dancer) Choreographer: Tommie Waheed Evans; This Thing Called Jazz (Featured Dancer) Choreographer: Melanie George; The Alchemy of Bantaba (Featured Dancer) Choreographer: Anito Gavino; Money Lovers: NDP Talent. Matthew was awarded the Summer 2023 recipient of the American Dance Guild Jacob’s Pillow Scholarship. Grateful for the support of his family, friends, and most of all Jesus Christ. For more, follow @matt_mccray on instagram. Thank you
Kevin Ivey Morrison
Gilbert/ Dance Captain
is thrilled to be making his Fulton Debut in Hairspray! National Tours: Mean Girls & Annie. Favorite Regional Credits: Frozen at Paper Mill Playhouse, Tootsie at Ogunquit Playhouse, West Side Story at Maine State Music Theatre, Footloose at Theatre by the Sea, A Chorus Line at City Springs Theatre Company and Beauty and the Beast at Syracuse Stage. TV: And Just Like That (HBO Max) and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon Prime). B.F.A. Syracuse University. Huge thanks to his family, friends, Kenny, Curt, Connor and his amazing agents at Pantera/Murphy for all their love and support. Welcome to the 60’s! Hope you enjoy the show! insta: @kevinivvey
Joel Newsome*
Wilbur Turnblad
Joel was seen on Broadway in Mel Brooks’ smash hit THE PRODUCERS as well as the Tony-winning revival of 42ND STREET. Last season, he was seen in ANNIE at MSG starring Whoopi Goldberg. He was in the World Premier and Off Broadway cast of CAGNEY! National Tours: THE PRODUCERS (Leo), BILLY ELLIOT, SOMETHING ROTTEN (Lord Clapham), CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY (Jerry Jubilee), and ANNIE (Drake). Regional Theatre: Paper Mill, Tuacahn, Engeman, Goodspeed, Riverside, Westchester, Florida Rep. Florida Studio, NC Theatre. TV: Upcoming AMC’s The Terror. IG:@joelnewsome3. Many thanks to my agents @ Henderson Hogan Agency.
Carter Rutkowski
Sketch
Carter is thrilled to return to the Fulton Theatre, where he previously appeared in Elf and 9 to 5. Other credits include Hairspray, Fiddler on the Roof, White Christmas, Footloose, and Disney’s The Little Mermaid. He holds a BFA in Musical Theatre and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Education. Special love to his family. 1 Corinthians 10:31
Delaney Bigley Rutkowski
Shelly
Delaney is thrilled to return to the Fulton stage, previously appearing in “Mamma Mia”, “The Sound of Music” and “9 to 5”. Other professional credits include the 2025 Christmas Show “Deck the Halls” at American Music Theatre, “The Little Mermaid” and “The Wizard of Oz” at The Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, “The Wedding Singer” and “Oliver!” at Great Plains Theatre, and a Lead Vocalist on the Regent Seven Seas Mariner through NCLH. She is eternally grateful for the support of her family, friends, and most of all her loving husband, Carter. Soli Deo gloria!
Peter Matthew Smith*
Spitzer/Principal/Mr. Pinky/Guard, u/s Edna/Wilbur
was last seen here at the Fulton in all three mainstage productions of And Then There Were None, Elf, and Jekyll and Hyde. Prior to that he was seen touring the country as King George III in Hamilton. Peter is over the moon to be returning to Hairspray after being in the Original Broadway cast. Other Broadway credits include RENT, Mamma Mia, Fiddler on the Roof, and Cry Baby. His most proudest life achievement is being a father to his wonderful daughter, Addison.
Kat Thorpe
Tammy, u/s Amber
Kat is excited to make her Fulton debut in Hairspray! She is a recent graduate of Millersville University with a B.S. in Theatre. Credits: Parade (EPAC), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (EPAC), Anastasia (Popovsky Performing Arts), and Cabaret (EPAC). She hopes you enjoy Hairspray! IG: @katannethorpe
Trevor Wayne*
Link Larkin
Bio incoming
Mikayla White*
Little Inez, u/s Dynamites
Fulton Theatre Debut! National Tour: The Wiz 1st Ntl Tour (Swing, u/s Dorothy) World Premiere: School of Rock (Gramercy Theatre) Regional: Paper Mill Playhouse, Maine State Music Theatre, Vanguard Theatre Company. Much Gratitude to the Cast, Crew & Creative Team of Hairspray! Love and Thanks to her Family, Friends, and Agents at Hudson Artist Agency for their continued support! BFA: Indiana University Go Hoosiers! Psalms 46:5 @mikaylawhiteee mikaylawhite.com
Erica Wilkins*
Lorraine/Dynamite, 2nd u/s Inez/Motormouth
Erica Wilkins (Erisworld), a New Haven, CT native, made her acting debut in Torn Between the Two and went on to star as Celie in The Color Purple: The Musical (Off-Broadway), earning a NJACT Perry Award. She has also performed in A Soulful Christmas in New Jersey and NYC. With over 23 years as a gospel background vocalist, Erica recently released her debut single, Rainbows. She gives all glory to God for the gifts and opportunities in her career.
External Understudies
Maria Boissonneault
Tracy Turnblad (u/s)
Maria is so excited to be part of this amazing cast for her first show with the Fulton Theatre! Select credits include Tracy Turnblad (Hairspray) at Jenny Wiley Theater; Friar Tuck (The Very Fractured Tale of Robin Hood), Straw Pig/Pied Piper (Shrek), Phantom/Soloist (The Rocky Horror Picture Show) at Maine State Music Theatre; Bette Becker (Steel Pier), Delta Nu CeCe/Judge (Legally Blonde) at Coastal Carolina University (BFA in Musical Theatre). Maria thanks her mom, dad, and favorite duet partner & sister Michaela for their love and support, and Marc & Kenny for this opportunity! See Maria’s handmade custom jewelry at MariaBoltDesignStudio.com and performance updates at MariaBolt.com. IG: @MariaBolt_
John Murphy
Corny Collins (u/s)
John is grateful to return to the Fulton Theatre, where he last was in It’s a Wonderful Life: Radio Play, and concert productions of The Secret Garden and Ragtime. Recently, he concluded the National Tour of Look Both Ways with The Kennedy Center and made a cameo in Happy Gilmore 2. Some other credits include Jekyll & Hyde (HDG Opera House); Spring Awakening (City Theater Company); Cinderella (Argyle Theatre); Home for the Holidays (Delaware Theater Company); Grease, Clue, Godspell, and Don’t Dress for Dinner (Millbrook Playhouse); and Into the Woods, Young Frankenstein, and The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Candlelight Theatre); Snow White (Children Storybook Theater). Love and thanks to his family, and the incredible creative team for the opportunity! IG: @johnpmurphymusic