Call Me Madam
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IRVING BERLIN'S INTERNATIONAL COMEDY WITH OKLAHOMA TIES!
About Call Me Madam
Inspired by Oklahoma City’s own international socialite and ambassador, Perle Mesta, this musical comedy is full of Irving Berlin tunes you love, like “Hostess with the Mostes” and “You’re Just in Love.” This golden age treasure is directed by Lyric's Artistic Director Michael Baron, director of Lyric's 2011 production of RAGTIME.Book by Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse
Music & Lyrics by Irving Berlin
Directed by Michael Baron
Choreography by Amy Reynolds Reed
Music Direction by David Andrews Rogers
Costume Design by Jeffrey Meek
Sound Design by Toby Algya
Properties Design by Courtney Strong
Lighting Design by Helena Kuukka
Scenic Design by Adam Koch
Call Me Madam Cast
Beth LeavelCharacter - Mrs. Sally Adams
Ms. Leavel has won a Tony Award for her performance as the title character in THE DROWSY CHAPERONE. Broadway: BABY IT’S YOU (Florence Greenberg), ELF (Emily), MAMMA MIA! (Donna), YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Frau Blucher), THE DROWSY CHAPERONE (Chaperone), 42ND STREET (Dorothy Brock), THE CIVIL WAR (Mrs. Bixby, Mabel), SHOW BOAT (Ellie), CRAZY FOR YOU (Tess). Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma: ANNIE (Mrs. Hannigan). New York: NO, NO, NANETTE (Lucille Early), LONE STAR LOVE (Mrs. Ford), THE JAZZ SINGER (Mary), AN UNFINISHED SONG (Beth). Regional; Ahmanson Theatre: MINSKY’S (Maisie); The Old Globe: DANCING IN THE DARK (Lilly Marton); Civic Light Opera (Pittsburg): A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC (Countess); Paper Mill Playhouse: BOEING-BOEING (Berthe); North Carolina Theatre: STEEL MAGNOLIAS (M’Lynn).
Steve BlanchardCharacter - Cosmo Constantine

Broadway: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Beast), CAMELOT (Lancelot), THE THREE MUSKETEERS (Aramis u/s). National Tours: CAMELOT (Lancelot), LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRARIE (Pa), PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (The Phantom), A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM (Miles Gloriosus). Off-Broadway: JOHNNY GUITAR (Johnny), FRANKENSTEIN (The Creature), TREASURE ISLAND (Captain Smollett). Regional; Theatre Under The Stars: CHESS (Freddie Trumper), 42ND STREET (Julian Marsh); Paper Mill Playhouse: CHESS (Freddie Trumper); Old Globe Theatre: THE GRINCH WHO STOLE CHRISTMAS (The Grinch); Theatre of the Stars: 42nd STREET (Julian Marsh); Sacramento Music Circus: CHESS (Freddie Trumper); Wolf Trap (Virginia): 42ND STREET (Julian Marsh); Casa Manana: THE SOUND OF MUSIC (Captain Von Trapp); Drury Lane Theatre: SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS (Adam).
Jeremy BentonCharacter - Kenneth Gibson

Broadway: 42nd STREET (Billy Lawlor & Andy Lee u/s, Dance Captain). National Tours: 42nd STREET (Billy Lawlor & Andy Lee u/s, Dance Captain), Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS (Phil Davis u/s, Ensemble). New York; Midtown International Theatre Festival: PEG O’ MY HEART: THE MUSICAL (Jerry Adaire). International; Taipei National Opera House: ANYTHING GOES (Billy Crocker). Regional; The Kennedy Center: MAME (Featured Dancer); Signature Theatre: THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK (Ramond Neff); Alley Theatre: Ken Ludwig’s AN AMERICAN IN PARIS (Ensemble, Preston Solis u/s); Florida Stage: BACKWARDS IN HIGH HEELS: THE GINGER MUSICAL (Fred Astaire); Riverside Theatre: CAGNEY! (Bob Hope), 42ND STREET (Billy Lawlor); Westchester Broadway Theatre: SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN (Don Lockwood); Seaside Music Theatre: SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN (Don Lockwood), HELLO DOLLY! (Ambrose Kempter), YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN (Snoopy); Cumberland Playhouse: CRAZY FOR YOU (Bobby Child), HELLO DOLLY! (Ambrose Kempter), STATE FAIR (Pat Gilbert); Pasadena Playhouse: STORMY WEATHER (Associate Choreographer); North Shore Music Theatre: BYE BYE BIRDIE (Ensemble, Albert Peterson u/s).
Adam HellerCharacter - Congressman Wilkins
Broadway: BABY, IT’S YOU (Bernie Greenberg u/s), LES MISERABLES (Thenardier), VICTOR/VICTORIA (Labisse). New York; Dodger Stages: MAKE ME A SONG (Adam); Irish Repertory Company: ENDGAME (Clov). Regional; Old Globe: ROBIN AND THE 7 HOODS (Lieutenant Nottingham).
Molly RushingCharacter - Princess Maria

Regional; Music Theatre of Wichita: FINIAN’S RAINBOW (Susan the Silent), SUNSET BOULEVARD (Betty u/s), THE MUSIC MAN, XANADU, Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID. Local; Oklahoma City University: SWEENEY TODD (Johanna), THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE (Miss Dorothy), SMILE (Doria).
Tom Huston OrrCharacter - Senator Brockbank
5 years with Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. Lyric: Lyric’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Bob Cratchit). Regional; Fairfield Theatre: THE TAMING OF THE SHREW (Petruchio); Cape Playhouse: THE LION IN WINTER (Prince Phillip); Orlando Shakespeare Festival: HENRY IV, PART I (Prince Hal), ZACH Theatre: SIDEMAN (Clifford); Caldwell Theatre: SNAKEBIT (Jonathon). Local; Oklahoma City Theatre Company: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE (Stanley); University of Oklahoma Summer Stage: COPENHAGEN (Werner Heisenberg), HAMLET (Hamlet).
Vince LeseneyCharacter - Sebastian Sebastian
15 years with Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. Lyric: RAGTIME (J P Morgan), CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG (Baron), SWING! (Man 1). Regional; Kansas City Starlight: THE PRODUCERS (Franz).
Eric McNaughtonCharacter - Pemberton Maxwell

2 years performing with Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. Lyric: RAGTIME (Stanford White). New York; La Mama, ETC: THE WHORE OF SHERIDAN SQUARE (Norma). Regional; OnStage Atlanta: URINETOWN (Officer Lockstock); Mary’s East Atlanta: SO SUE ME! A BENEFIT TO BENEFIT THOSE WHO NEED BENEFITTING (Norma).
Alex J EnterlineCharacter - Court Chamberlain

Lyric: SPRING AWAKENING (Georg). Regional; Muskogee Little Theatre: 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (Barfeé), LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Seymour); Union Repertory Theatre: INTO THE WOODS (Baker); TheatreArts: PETER PAN (Tootles), THE KIND AND I (Prince Chololongkern). Local; OCU: SMILE (Tony), THE HOUSE OF ATREUS (Pylades), A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Bob Crachit).
Marilyn GovichCharacter - Grand Duchess Sophie

6 years performing with Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. Lyric: TIMELESS (Older Emma), JEKYLL AND HYDE (Lady Beaconsfield), FOOTLOOSE (Ethel McCornack), MAN OF LA MANCHA (Aldonza), OLIVER! (Nancy), DESERT SONG (Margot Bonvalet), EVENING OF OPERETTA (Soloist). Local; Pollard: RAGTIME (Mother).
Robert MatsonCharacter - Grand Duke/Henry Gibson

7 years with Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. Lyric: CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG (The Child Catcher), URINETOWN (Mr. McQueen). Local; DEVIL BOYS FROM BEYOND (Florence); Pollard Theatre: THE NERD (Rick Steadman); Ghostlight Theatre Club: ALL IN THE TIMING (Milton, Trotsky).
Charlie MonnotCharacter - Hugo Tantinnin

Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma: RAGTIME (Henry Ford), Lyric’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Local; Shawnee Little Theatre: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Seymour), INTO THE WOODS (Baker), SWEET CHARITY (Oscar Lindquist); Pollard: THE FULL MONTY (Malcolm), LUCKY STIFF (Harry Witherspoon), SWEENEY TODD (Tobias); Poteet Theatre: SUESSICAL (The Cat in the Hat).
Brian StocktonCharacter - Senator Gallagher
3 years performing with Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. Lyric: OKLAHOMA! INTERACTIVE (Will Parker), CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG (Sid), 1776 INTERACTIVE (Ben Franklin), RAINBOW AROUND THE SUN (Sundog). New York; Grove Street Playhouse: ALADDIN AND THE MAGIC LAMP (Jasparr), QUEEN ESTHER’S PURIM MEGILLAH (King Asashverosh). Local; Black Car Productions: KING GUITARTHUR AND THE DRUGGS (The Pope); Reduxion: HAIR (Steve/3 Dads); Spotlight Acting Academy: ANNIE (Rooster); Finelife: HORATIO LANGSTON (Radio Waves), EATING RAOUL (Raoul); Oklahoma City Theatre Company: THE TEMPEST (Stephano), JACOB MARLEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL (Scrooge); Skyline: CRAZY LOVE (Psychiatrist), FUNNY FARM (Caretaker); Messenger: PERSEPHONE (Orpheus); The Chocolate Factory: HEAVEN (Matthew), BACON (Drake), 501C3 (Some Other Guy).
Heather Botts
Audra Bryant
Eric Friedman
Melissa Griffith
Tanner Lee Hanley
Lauren Johnson
Hannah Killebrew
Andrew Koslow
Sheridan McMichael
Natasha Scearse
James Shackelford
Ethan Spell
Alie Walsh
Ben J. Williams
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