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Amy Hamel
(Tantomile) B'way debut. A native of West Palm Beach, Amy comes to
Cats directly from the national tour. Other credits: Fiddler On the Roff
(Chava); No, No Nanette (Nanette); and Hair. Thanks and love to God &
family; don't forget. For my best friend and love Sean.
Melissa Hathway
(Victoria) is honored to be a memeber of the final company of Cats
on Broadway. Cats has been an important part of her life for the last several
years, including Cats national tour IV and the Hamburg company. Melissa
and her husband Denzil are happy to announce that they are expecting their
first child in early April 2001.
Gayle Holsman
(Demeter). Broadway debut! Tours: Crazy For You (Polly), Ken Hill's
Phantom, Ziegfeld, 42nd Street (European). Regional credits: Little Shop...(Audrey),
Singin' in the Rain (Kathy), 42nd Street (Peggy). Gayle sends her love
and thanks to her family, friends and especially Scott for believing in
her.
Billy Johnstone
(Coricopat) is honored to have made his B'way debut in Cats, experience
the magic of #6,138 and now to be part of the closing company. Hometown:
New Britain CT. Training Boston conservatory. Credits include Cats National
IV (Mungojerrie), European tour of A Chour Line (Paul). Regional: Megillah
(World premiere/Goodspeed at Chester). Thanks to Mom, Dad, Lori family,
friends and teachers. For nephews Nicholas and Cory. In memory of Laurie
Beechman. Dreams DO come true!
Roger Kachel
(Mungojerrie) can't believe he is closing his third company of Cats
after 14 years of involvement with it and the Broadway production of Starlight
Express, Regional credits include Evita, A Chorus Line, Anything Goes,
Prince of Central Park. Film: Girls Just Want to Have Fun and staying Alive.
These final performances are dedicated to Paul, his biggest fan and partner,
and to the launch of his new dessert business. PS: I'll bring dessert.
Jimmy Lockett
(Old Deuteronomy) attended Julliard school (Composition). Broadway:
Big River. Off Broadway: Little Shop of Horrors. National and international
tours: Little Shop of Horrors, Big River, Starlight Express, The Music
of Andrew LLoyd Webber and Cats. Composer: Opus Dance Ensemble, Kirk Offerle
Dance Company and Ralph Perkins Dance Company in Las Vagas. Jimmy is a
licensed paramedic (NREMT-P).
Melissa Rae Mahon
(Cassandra) is honored to be a part of the closing company of Cats.
B'way: The Sound of Music (asst. choreographer); Radio City Rockette. She
has a B>A> in dance from Point Park College. Here's to new friends and
new perspectives.
Patrick Mullaney
(Tumblebrutus). A native of Chicago, Patrick danced world wide with
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and the Joseph Holmes Chicago Dance theatre.
Other credits: The Darling Project (New York), Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera,
and North Carolina Theatre. joe this is your year!
Maria Jo Ralabate
(Rumpleteazer). Maria Jo is pleased to be part of the last cast of
Cats after being part of the production in Zurich., the US tour, and the
Broadway cast for seven years. Many thanks to her family, Uncle Tom and
especially her husband Michael. She will miss her Cats family, Rumpleteazer,
and her partner in crime, Mungojerrie.
Julius Sermonia
(Mistoffelees) is thrilled to make his Broadway debut with Cats after
appearing on the national tour. A Toronto native, Julius trained with the
Canadian dance company under the direction of Allain and Dawn Lupien. Love
and thanks to his family, friends and God for his many blessings.
Tamera C Shepherd
(Standby) is delighted to be part of the final company of Cats on Broadway
after being in the final company of the national tour with her husband
Ryan. She thanks God for the wonderful opportunity and Ryan for making
life complete.
Susan Somerville
(The Cats Chorus) is happy to be back in Cats on B'way. Credits:Cats
tour 40 productions in Chicago including Nunsense (Amnesia), Dames at Sea
(Ruby), and Do Patent Leather Shoes...? (Becky). Love to her husband Jim,
and thanks to God.
