Ruby Rakos (front as Frances Gumm/Judy Garland)
The Cast
Violet Tinnirello as Shirley Temple
Karen Mason as Ma Lawlor and Kay Koverman
The Cast
The much anticipated Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz opened at the Paper Mill Playhouse on October 6 with book by Marc Acito, music adapted by and additional music by David Libby. Tina Marie Casamento is responsible for concept and added lyrics.
The cast stars Stephen DeRosa, Colin Hanlon, Lesli Margherita, Karen Mason, Ruby Rakos, Max Von Essen and Michael Wartella with a wonderful ensemble directed and choreographed by Denis Jones. Orchestrations are by Larry Blank and David Libby.
Lesli Margherita, Ruby Rakos, Lorna Luft, Max Von Essen
Colin Hanlon (as Roger Edens)
Ruby Rakos with Violet Tinnirello, Molly Lyons, Sophie Knapp
Karen Mason, Ruby Rakos
Michael Wartella (as Mickey Rooney) – Max Von Essen (as Frank Gumm)
Max Von Essen, Michael Feinstein
The production runs thru October 27 at Paper Mill Playhouse
Opening Night Photos: Maryann Lopinto
