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O'Neal's, Cabaret Verboten. TV: "Cheers"-Dr. Lilith Sternin (two Emmy Awards), "Wild Palms"-Tabba Schwarzkopf, "The Adventures of Pete and Pete"-Mailwoman McGinty. Film: Say Anything, Green Card, Bugsy, The Paint Job, Malice, Jumanji, Pinocchio, The Associate. For this performance, Ms. Neuwirth has been honored with the Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, Drama League Distinguished Performance and Fred Astaire Award.

HINTON BATTLE (Billy Flynn) is the only living male three time Tony Award winning performer (The Tap Dance Kid, Sophisticated Ladies and Miss Saigon). Other Broadway credits: The Wiz, Dreamgirls, Bob Fosse's Dancin'. Television: "Sister, Sister", "13 Days to Glory", "High Incident", "Fired Up", "Foxworthy", "Tracy Ullman", "Quantum Leap" and "Sweet Justice." Choreography: "Fired Up," "Sister, Sister," Fox TV Lineup and music videos. Associate-Choreography: "65th and 66th Academy Awards." Special appearances: "67th Academy Awards"-performed "Circle of Life" from The Lion King, 25th Anniversary Kennedy Center, Clinton Presidential Inauguration. Recipient of the NAACP Image and Fred Astaire Awards. He thanks his family, friends, acting coach Alan Savage and God.

ERNIE SABELLA's (Amos Hart) recent films are Mousehunt starring Nathan Lane, with whom he co-starred in The Lion King, voice of Pumbaa; In and Out starring Kevin Kline, Tom Selleck, Debbie Reynolds, author Paul Rudnick, dir. Frank Oz; Truman Show starring Jim Carrey, dir. Peter Weir; Out of Towners with Steve Martin & Goldie Hawn; Robert Redford's Quiz Show. Other films: Going Under starring Bill Pullman, Ned Beatty, Roddy McDowall; Tough Guys starring Kirk Douglas, Burt Lancaster. Broadway: Guys and Dolls and Forum, dir. Jerry Zaks; Robber Bridegroom, author Alfred Uhry. TV: "Seinfeld," "Cheers," "Mad About You" and soon the Nathan Lane TV series. Best credits, D. Sabella, Dad & Rose Cremenese. Ernie enjoys golf, premium cigars, Sardi's and Cheryl.

MARCIA LEWIS (Matron "Mama" Morton). Received nominations of the 1997 Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance in Chicago. B'way: Grease! (Tony nom.), Golde in Fiddler on the Roof, Orpheus Descending, Roza, Rags (Drama Desk nom.), Annie (Miss Hannigan), Hello, Dolly!. Pre-B'way: Tommy Tune's Busker Alley. Nat'l tours: Cabaret with Joel Grey; 42nd Street; Woman of the Year. Off-B'way productions: Playwrights Horizons, Lincoln Center, 

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etc. TV: series regular; "Legs," "Goodtime Girls," "Mr. Moon's Magic Circus," "The Good Book;" numerous episodic appearances including "Happy Days," "Sesame Street," "Bionic Woman" and three guest appearances on "The Rosie O'Donnell Show." Extensive concerts and cabaret appearances including Carnegie Hall.

D. SABELLA (Mary Sunshine). Pavarotti Competition winner, Metropolitan Opera regional winner, NY Oratorio Society/Carnegie Hall winner. Die Fledermaus, Dayton Opera; Giulio Cesare, Virginia Opera. Other theatre: A Little Night Music, Sweeny Todd, Godspell, Shenandoah, Gingerbread Lady, Lisbon Traviata, Lend Me a Tenor. TV: "Peter Pan and the Pirates," Fox. Best credit: brother Ernie Sabella.

MICHAEL BERRESSE (Fred Casely). B'way: Damn Yankees, Guys and Dolls, Fiddler..., Carousel. Off-B'way: The Cocoanuts, Forever Plaid, Encores!' Chicago, One Touch of Venus, Call Me Madam. Regional: The Dybbuk (Great Lakes), West Side Story (Paper Mill), Damn Yankees (Old Globe), Funny Girl (Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera). Tours: Fiddler..., Joseph..., Busker Alley. Films: Jeffrey.

JIM BORSTELMANN (The Judge) was last seen baring his butt as Sohovik in Damn Yankees with Jerry Lewis. B'way: Encores!' Chicago, Jerome Robbins' Broadway, The Pajama Game (NYC Opera). Off-B'way: The Boys in the Band (Choreographer), The Charles Busch Revue. Regional: Chicago (Long Beach) with Bebe Neuwirth and Juliet Prowse. Thank you, Annie, love Killer!

CAITLIN CARTER (Mona). B'way: Victor/Victoria (understudied/performed Norma Cassidy), Ain't B'way Grand. Nat'l tours: Crazy for You (understudied/performed Polly, Mrs. Fodor, Mother), My Fair Lady, Mame. Regional: A Chorus LIne (Val/Judy), West Side Story (Graziella), Chess (Vogue Reporter), Anything Goes (Chastity). Film & TV: First Wives Club, "Guiding Light." Graduate: N.C.S.A., Rice University.

ROSA CURRY (Swing) is happy to be a part of the Chicago company. Broadway includes Mick's Picks in Steel Pier and Jelly's Last Jam. Other credits include first national tour of Jelly's Last Jam, A Christmas Carol, Guys and Dolls, commercials, commercial print modelling as well as performances overseas.

BRUCE ANTHONY DAVIS (Martin Harrison/Doctor) has appeared in Bob Fosse's All That Jazz, Dancin' and Big Deal as a featured principal dancer. Other B'way credits: Song &
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Dance, A Chorus Line, High Rollers, Damn Yankees and Sophisticated Ladies. Off-B'way: Carnival. Mr. Davis also has numerous commercials to his credit. He dedicates his performance to Bob Fosse. Thanks to Ann Reinking for this wonderful opportunity.

MAMIE DUNCAN-GIBBS (Annie) has appeared on B'way in Jelly's Last Jam, Joseph..., Liza Steppin' Out at Radio City, Dangerous Games and, most recently, Cats. Nat'lly she appeared in Damn Yankees (as Lola) with Jerry Lewis and in Bob Fosse's Sweet Charity. She thanks God for His continued guidance and patience.

JENNIFER FRANKEL (June) is proud to join the Broadway company of Chicago after performing with the first national tour. Broadway: Ain't Broadway Grand. National tours: Chicago, Sunset Boulevard. Radio City Rockette.

DENIS JONES (Swing/Dance Captain). B'way: Grease!, Encores! Strike Up the Band. Nat'l tours: Applause, Busker Alley, A Chorus Line, 42nd Street. Other credits: Rocky in Damn Yankees, Cosmo in Singin' in the Rain. NYU drama graduate.

MICHAEL KUBALA (Sergeant Fogarty/The Jury). B'way: Crazy for You; Jerome Robbins' Broadway; Marilyn, An American Fable; Woman of the Year; A B'way Musical; and Bob Fosse's Dancin'. Nat'lly: starred in On Your Toes, Pippin. Concerts: Liza Minnelli, Ann Reinking, "An Evening with the Gershwins," "Encore" at Radio City, "Lyrics & Lyricists," TV: "Married People," PBS specials, Tonys, soaps, commercials.

J. LOEFFELHOLZ (Understudy Mary Sunshine). B'way debut. Co-star of Dangerous Duets (MAC Award-Best Musical Comedy Duo), performing in venues from La MaMa to MGM Grand Las Vegas for CBS. Opened for Betty Buckley, performed for Andrew Lloyd Webber, Prince Edward. Many shows regionally. Special thanks to Peter, Michael and Brian for their support.

JOHN MINEO (Bailiff, Court Clerk). His B'way credits rack up to 19, some of which include Dancin'; A Chorus Line; Pippin; Rothschilds; Over Here; Hello, Dolly!; George M!; On the Town. This marks the fifth engagement that Ann Reinking and John have worked together.

GREGORY MITCHELL (Aaron). Straight from Steel Pier, this marks Gregory's 11th Broadway show (four as a principal). His favorite roles: Edouardo in Daniele's Tango Apasionado, Pedro in Chronicle of a Death Foretold. Film and TV include featured roles in

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Carlito's Way, Everybody Says I Love You, "Law & Order" and "Cosby Mysteries." Thanks to God, Cherylyn, Garrett and Chase.

TINA PAUL (Aaron). B'way: Grand Hotel, Dangerous Games, Drood, The Most Happy Fella, Nine (Dance Captain), Grand Tour. Nat'l tour: A Chorus Line; Hello, Dolly!. Off-B'way: Tango Apasionado, Genesis, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Double Feature. Most recent film: Woody Allen's Everybody Says I Love You. Previously, Tina was a member of Roland Petit's Les Ballets de Marseille.

LUIS PEREZ (Swing). Tenth B'way show, including Phantom of the Opera, Jerome Robbins' B'way, Grand Hotel and Chronicle of a Death Foretold. Many shows Off-B'way and regionally. Principal: Joffrey Ballet 1980-1986. TV credits include, guest star, "The Cosby Mysteries" and several daytime serials. Most recent film: Everyone Says I Love You.

MICHELLE MARIE ROBINSON (Liz). B'way: Black & Blue, Jelly's Last Jam, The Tempest. Nat'l tours: Sophisticated Ladies, Can-Can. Regional: Sweet Charity, They're Playing Our Song, Dreamgirls. Film/TV: Malcolm X, Stompin' at the Savoy, "New York Undercover," "Law & Order" and "Guiding Light." B.F.A.: SUNY at Purchase. Thanks God for her blessings and family for their continued support.

AMY SPANGER (Standby: Roxie Hart) just finished playing Maureen in the first national tour of Rent. She was previously seen on Broadway in Sunset Boulevard. Other credits include A Chorus Line, Jekyll and Hyde and Grand Hotel. She dedicates this performance to her friends and family.

LILLIE KAE STEVENS (Swing/Dance Captain) is delighted to make her Broadway debut in Chicago. She recently toured with the first national company of Sunset Boulevard as Dance Captain/Swing. European tours: Anita in West Side Story and Tango Dancer in Evita. Regional: Crazy for You, A Chorus Line and Gypsy. Special thanks and much love to Lily Diaz, Michael Thomas, Mima Sanchez and my beloved Daniel.

ROCKER VERASTIQUE (Harry). B'way: Victor/ Victoria, Carousel, Miss Saigon, The Phantom of the Opera (nat'l tour). Regional: Jekyll & Hyde, Heart's Desire, On Your Toes, A Chorus Line, Sophisticated Ladies. Dance: American Ballet Theatre, Feld Ballet, Los Angeles Chamber Ballet. Television/Video: "Fame" (series regular for four seasons), "Nasty" (opposite Janet Jackson).

LEIGH ZIMMERMAN (Go-to-Hell Kittty). Direct from B'way's ...Forum where she origi-