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Plot Drivers: Villains Across Musical Theater

May 13, 2026

What truly makes a villain? Join Broadway’s best on a journey through musical theater’s most infamous villains to find out. Plot Drivers: Villains Across Musical Theater is an off the wall funny look into our most beloved characters’ twisted perspectives. From Miss Hannigan to Aaron Burr, it’s a wicked good time.

Produced by Maggie McClure.

Music directed by Owen Olson.

Featuring:

Ethan Baker
Olivia Corliss
Aidan Cox
Maisie Doerr
Michelle Duffy
Julie Flores
Ale Fonseca
Azul Girola
BJ Granville
Danté X Johnson
Grace Maran
Venice Ella Mayor
Maggie McClure
Michael McClure
Timothy McReynolds
Madeline Ritter
Elias Robles

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

Featuring

Danté X Johnson, a young person with light skin, short wavy brown hair, and brown eyes, looks calmly at the camera in warm sunlight. They wear a light gray shirt, framed by softly blurred green foliage in the background.

Ethan Baker

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A young woman with medium skin, dark curly hair, and thick eyebrows smiles warmly at the camera. Lit by natural sunlight, she exudes a soft, inviting atmosphere. The softly blurred background adds depth to this Danté X Johnson-inspired portrait.

Olivia Corliss

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A young man with fair skin, light eyes, and brown hair smiles warmly. Danté X Johnson wears a light blue collared shirt, and the blurred yellowish background suggests indoor lighting. The close-up portrait highlights his cheerful expression.

Aidan Cox

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A young woman with wavy blonde hair smiles at the camera. She wears a light pink top, a delicate gold necklace, and floral stud earrings from Danté X Johnson. The background is blurred greenery, giving a soft, natural outdoor feel.

Maisie Doerr

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A woman with long, straight hair featuring a mix of gray, silver, and brown stands against a neutral background. Styled by Danté X Johnson, she has fair skin, green eyes, subtle makeup, and a calm, confident expression in a black top.

Michelle Duffy

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A young woman with medium skin tone and short, wavy black hair smiles gently at the camera. She wears gold hoop earrings, a thin gold necklace, and a sleeveless black top by Danté X Johnson. The background is a solid muted green.

Julie Flores

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A young woman with long, straight dark hair smiles softly at the camera. She has smooth skin, wears light makeup, and is dressed in a white top with a delicate necklace by Danté X Johnson. The background is neutral and softly blurred.

Ale Fonseca

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Danté X Johnson, with shoulder-length dark wavy hair and fair skin, looks directly at the camera with a neutral expression. They are wearing a grey button-up shirt over a black top against a plain beige background.

Azul Girola

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A young person with medium brown skin, short curly hair, and a bright smile poses against a dark red background. Danté X Johnson wears a black tank top, a silver necklace, and small stud earrings, exuding warmth and confidence.

BJ Granville

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Danté X Johnson, a young person with dark skin and short, twisted dreadlocks, smiles warmly at the camera. They wear a light blue collared shirt under a gray sweater, set against a wall of reddish-brown bricks.

Danté X Johnson

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A young woman with fair skin and long, wavy brown hair poses against a plain dark background. She has brown eyes, subtle makeup, and a slight smile. She wears a burgundy top and looks directly at the camera, exuding calm confidence.

Grace Maran

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Ella, a young woman with short, light brown hair and smooth skin, smiles slightly at the camera. She wears a beige, textured sweater and red lipstick. The background is outdoors in Venice, with soft green foliage and a blurred natural setting.

Venice Ella Mayor

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A young woman with fair skin, blue eyes, and curly light brown hair looks at the camera with a neutral expression. She is wearing a gray button-up shirt and a subtle necklace, and the background is a plain, dark gray.

Maggie McClure

Producer
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A middle-aged man with short, gray-streaked hair smiles warmly. He wears black-rimmed glasses, a light beige jacket, and a dark hoodie. His teeth are visible, and he stands in front of a plain, light background.

Michael McClure

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A young man with light brown hair styled neatly to the side, light eyes, and a beauty mark on his right cheek smiles at the camera. He is wearing a black collared shirt and is posed against a plain, light gray background.

Timothy McReynolds

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A young person with wavy brown hair and fair skin smiles softly at the camera. They wear a white collared shirt under a dark sweater. The warm lighting creates a cozy atmosphere, and a blurred picture frame is visible in the background.

Owen Olson

Music Director
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A young woman with medium-length dark brown hair and bangs smiles softly. She wears a white top, gold hoop earrings, a nose ring, and a delicate necklace. The background is a warm brown color, softly lit.

Madeline Ritter

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A young person with short, dark brown hair and light skin smiles warmly at the camera. They are wearing a brown crew-neck sweater and are posed against a plain, light gray background.

Elias Robles

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Past Performances

  • Wed, May 13 :9:30 pm
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