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AUBURN, N.Y. (June 13, 2025) – Today, The REV Theatre Company announced the cast and creative team for “Barnum,” the second production of its 2025 season.
Jim Stanek will star as P.T. Barnum in “Barnum” at The REV.
The rarely produced title makes its first appearance on the REV’s Playhouse stage and will star Broadway veteran Jim Stanek in the title role of P.T. Barnum, the showman turned politician turned circus impresario. Stanek has appeared in no less than 9 Broadway musicals and steps into Barnum’s shoes for his REV debut. “Barnum” also features Kelly McCormick as Charity Barnum and Chrissy Albanese as Jenny Lind.
The “Barnum” ensemble features (in alphabetical order) Lauren Emily Alagna, Alicia Albright, Gabriel Bommarito, Sawyer Coffin, Claudia Cooper, Andrew Fleming, Trey Harrington, Sophia Hillman, Scotty Jacobson, Karma Jenkins, Mason Derreck Lewis, Mitchell Lewis, Crystal Sha’nae, Katie Scarlett Swaney, and Carlita Vinciguerra.
“Barnum” is directed by the REV’s Producing Artistic Director, Brett Smock. He states, “To undertake ‘Barnum’ is no small feat — and we’re excited to create a new production for our audiences this summer. In addition to a thrilling cast and creative team, The REV will partner with Ithaca-based Circus Culture to advise and create special circus features specifically for this production. ‘Barnum’ is the perfect blend of great songs, light hearted storytelling, stylized staging and thrilling circus influences to create a unique theatrical experience.”
Smock is joined by choreographer, Ryan VanDenBoom, an MGR alum (“Kiss Me Kate” and “Altar Boyz”) who is currently performing in the Michael Jackson musical, “MJ,” on Broadway. Music Direction is by Dan Mullarney and the Assistant Music Director is Ben Kapilow. Amy Cohen of Circus Culture is the production’s Circus Coordinator.
Additional members of the “Barnum” creative team include: Scenic Designer Milo Bue, Lighting Designer Dan Ozminkowski, Sound Designer Kyle Jensen, resident Costume Designer Tiffany Howard, Hair & Makeup Designer Mary Tyler, and resident Props Designer Marshall Pope. The Production Stage Manager is Nick Alteri with Assistant Stage Managers Terysa Malootian and Callista Veaughn. The Casting Director for The REV’s 2025 season is Megan Larche Dominick, CSA.
With music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Michael Stewart, and a book by Mark Bramble, “Barnum” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC.
“Barnum” runs July 9th-26th at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse in Auburn, NY. Tickets can be purchased at TheREVTheatre.com or by calling The REV’s box office at 315-255-1785.
The REV’s 2025 Season
Barnum: July 9 – 26, 2025
Top Hat: August 13 – September 2, 2025
Bonnie and Clyde: September 24 – October 11, 2025
About The REV Theatre Company:
Headquartered in Auburn, NY, The REV Theatre Company is a dynamic arts organization committed to creating theatrical experiences at the highest levels of artistic integrity. It leverages the power of the arts as a tool for entertainment, education, social awareness, and cultural development in its community. The REV produces a large portfolio of compelling arts education programming including its historic Sequential Dramatics Tour. The REV is also known for its acclaimed Broadway series which plays to over 60,000 patrons each season boasting talent from Broadway, Hollywood and around the country. The REV’s musicals are routinely recognized for their artistry and execution. The REV is proud to have played a role in the development of several new commercial musicals including: the new production of “Saturday Night Fever,” Tim Rice’s “From Here to Eternity,” “Anne of Green Gables,” “Loch Ness,” “Austen’s Pride,” and “Treasure Island.” To date, The REV has also developed 69 new musicals through its new works series, The PiTCH. The REV Theatre Company is proud to affirm and accelerate its commitment to equality, diversity, inclusivity, and accessibility ensuring that its workforce, stages, and boardroom reflect its dedication to social and racial equality. The REV is situated in the picturesque Finger Lakes wine region of Central New York. Four hours from NYC and situated between Syracuse, Rochester and Ithaca, The REV is one of the largest producing musical theatre organizations in New York State, outside of New York City. Find The REV Theatre Company on Facebook, follow @TheREVTheatreCo on Instagram and Bluesky and visit www.TheREVTheatre.com.
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