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Sixteen James Madison University Musical Theatre students and alumni of diverse appearances pose indoors, smiling. Some are seated on the floor or couches, others stand behind, dressed in colorful casual and semi-formal outfits with light streaming through tall windows.

James Madison University Musical Theatre Students

April 26, 2026

Join the 2026 Senior Class of Musical Theatre at James Madison University for an unforgettable evening. This one-night-only performance is a joyous tribute to their journey, their talent, and the bright futures ahead.

Featuring performances from current students — the event will include show-stopping musical numbers and a raucous celebration of the spirit that defines JMU’s Musical Theatre program. With stories from the industry and more surprises than a closing night party, this celebration will send the Class of 2026 into the world with style, song, and a whole lot of Madison pride.

Don’t miss this extraordinary evening of music, memories, and the magic of what it means to be a DUKE!

Featuring:

Ellie Boles
Sofia Cruz
Mackenzie Cunnane
Katherine Dee
Katie Dina
Campbell Ella
Alex Geoffroy
Oscar Grob
Jo Holliday
Solomon Iem
Malik Jallow
Max Layman
Cameron Parker
Riley Pugh
John Sheldon
Hannah Wiegand

Please note that all artists and acts are subject to change at any time.

Featuring

A young woman with medium skin tone and neatly braided hair looks confidently at the camera. She wears a sleeveless white top and has a calm, slight smile. The background is a plain, muted olive green.

Ellie Boles

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A young woman with medium skin tone and long, wavy brown hair smiles warmly at the camera. She is wearing a navy blue sleeveless top and a delicate necklace. The background is a solid, soft pink color.

Sofia Cruz

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Mackenzie Cunnane, a woman with long, wavy brown hair, smiles warmly at the camera. She has blue eyes, a beauty mark above her lip, and is wearing a blue off-the-shoulder top against a dark, softly blurred background.

Mackenzie Cunnane

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A young woman with short, wavy blonde hair poses against a muted pink background. She wears a denim sleeveless top, has light skin, blue eyes, and natural makeup—capturing a calm Katherine Dee vibe as she looks directly at the camera.

Katherine Dee

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A young woman with long dark brown wavy hair and light eyes poses against a pink background. She wears a sleeveless red top and a delicate gold necklace with a small pendant, looking confidently at the camera with a slight smile.

Katie Dina

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Campbell Ella, a young woman with long dark hair, smiles warmly at the camera. She is wearing gold hoop earrings, a gold necklace, and a burgundy top against a soft pink background.

Campbell Ella

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A young person with light skin, blue eyes, and short brown hair wears a white knit sweater. Alex Geoffroy has a neutral, relaxed expression and is posed against a dark blue background in this well-lit portrait that highlights their facial features.

Alex Geoffroy

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A young man with short brown hair smiles broadly, showing teeth. He wears a dark henley shirt and a thin necklace. The background is a solid, warm brown color, and the lighting highlights his face, giving a friendly and approachable appearance.

Oscar Grob

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A woman with long dark hair and bold makeup poses with her chin resting on her hand. She wears gold hoop earrings, an off-shoulder black top, and has visible tattoos on her arm and shoulder. The background is plain olive green.

Jo Holliday

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A young person with short, dark wavy hair and a faint mustache looks at the camera, wearing small hoop earrings, a denim shirt over a white t-shirt, and standing in front of an olive green background.

Solomon Iem

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Malik Jallow, a young man with curly dark hair and a short beard, looks into the camera with a soft smile. He wears a sheer black top under a deep purple collared shirt against a plain olive green background, evenly lit to highlight his features.

Malik Jallow

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A young man with wavy brown hair smiles warmly at the camera. He wears a black leather jacket over a dark shirt. The background is plain and gray, keeping the focus on his friendly expression and casual appearance.

Max Layman

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Cameron Parker, with curly dark hair, smiles warmly at the camera. They wear a beige and brown plaid shirt over a white T-shirt and a colorful beaded necklace, set against a plain olive green background that creates a soft, inviting atmosphere.

Cameron Parker

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A young man with short brown hair and fair skin wears a dark maroon collared shirt. He smiles softly and looks directly at the camera. The background is plain and dark, giving the image a professional, studio-lit appearance.

Riley Pugh

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A young person with light skin and wavy, light brown hair smiles warmly at the camera. John Sheldon wears a cream-colored collared shirt and a small hoop earring in his left ear. The background is plain and softly lit in a muted green tone.

John Sheldon

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Hannah Wiegand, with long, wavy dark brown hair, stands against an olive green background. She has light skin, subtle makeup, and wears a black denim jacket over a black top, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression.

Hannah Wiegand

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Past Performances

  • Sun, Apr 26 :9:30 pm
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