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The Lads Who Lunch: A Sondheim Miscast

October 7, 2025

The Lads Who Lunch: A Sondheim Miscast is a one-night-only concert where performers flip the script and sing Sondheim songs they’d never be cast to sing. It’s a fresh, playful take on his iconic work—celebrating the music while bending the rules. Expect powerful performances, unexpected moments, and a new lens on songs you thought you knew. It’s Sondheim, reimagined and redefined.

Produced by Tori Jeanine, Jackie Maroney, and Rachel Lynne Smith.

Music direction by Joshua Turchin.

Featuring:

Michael Bernardi (Fiddler On The Roof)
Kayleigh Marie Brennan
Christina Britton
John Harmon Cooper (Love Life Encores! New York City Center)
Caitlin Donohue-Bernardi (The Marvelous Wonderettes Off-Broadway, 1001 Nights at the Atlantic Theater Company)
Mary Kate Heagerty
Tori Jeanine
Carly Jerstad
Jake Latts
Jackie Maroney
Rachel Lynne Smith
Troy Tripicchio (Friends! The Musical Parody Off-Broadway)
Abby Wolanin

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

Featuring

A man with short, dark hair and a full beard smiles warmly at the camera. He is wearing a navy blazer over a light gray collared shirt. The softly blurred background features hints of indoor lighting and neutral tones, photographed by Abby Wolanin.

Michael Bernardi

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Kayleigh Brennan, a woman with wavy dark brown hair and blue eyes, looks directly at the camera. She has light skin, subtle makeup, and wears a blue sleeveless top. The warm brown gradient background creates a soft, professional portrait.

Kayleigh Marie Brennan

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A smiling woman with straight, chin-length blonde hair and bangs wears a bright pink collared shirt. She has fair skin, light-colored eyes, and small, gold, square-shaped earrings. The background is plain and softly lit in warm beige tones.

Christina Britton

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A young Black man with short hair and a trimmed mustache and goatee looks directly at the camera. He is wearing a light beige sweater and stands against a dark green, softly blurred background. The lighting is even, highlighting his facial features.

John Harmon Cooper

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Caitlin Donohue-Bernardi

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A young woman with long brown hair, resembling Abby Wolanin, looks directly at the camera. She has brown eyes, natural makeup, and wears a black top. The simple dark background keeps the focus on her neutral, expressive face.

Mary Kate Heagerty

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Abby Wolanin, with wavy auburn hair, smiles softly. She wears bold blue and black winged eyeshadow, pink lipstick, a silver necklace, and a striped top. The background reveals part of a painting with trees and water in a softly lit room.

Tori Jeanine

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A young woman with long wavy strawberry-blonde hair and freckles smiles gently at the camera. She wears a sleeveless teal top and is standing in front of a softly blurred gray background. Soft lighting highlights her natural features.

Carly Jerstad

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A young man with short dark hair and trimmed facial hair smiles warmly at the camera. He wears a light blue button-up shirt and stands in front of a blurred brick wall background. The lighting is natural and even.

Jake Latts

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Jackie Maroney

Producer
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A young woman, Abby Wolanin, with medium-length dark brown hair parted slightly to the side, wearing a sleeveless black top. She has a small nose ring and neutral makeup, looking directly at the camera with a subtle, confident expression against a plain gray background.

Rachel Lynne Smith

Producer
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A young man with short curly black hair, light brown skin, and a trimmed beard looks directly at the camera. He wears a black jacket over a gray shirt. The blurred background, bright with sunlight and tall buildings, echoes Abby Wolanin’s urban energy.

Troy Tripicchio

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Joshua Turchin

Music Director
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Abby Wolanin, with straight dark brown hair pulled back, wearing hoop earrings and a red top, smiles at the camera. The background features green trees and sunlight, suggesting an outdoor setting.

Abby Wolanin

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Past Performances

  • Tue, Oct 7 :9:30 pm
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