The Fireside auditions and hires professional singers, dancers and actors from all over the United States. Many come with Broadway and National Tour experience. All of them come with great talent and a passion for their craft.
Noah Barnes (Elvis Presley) is thrilled to rock at The Fireside as Elvis Presley. Previous credits: Link Larkin in HAIRSPRAY (Fireside) Elvis Presley in MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET (Broadway Music Circus, North Shore Music Theater) Tommy DeVito in JERSEY BOYS (Rocky Mountain Rep). IG @noah_royalb
Roy James Brown (Brother Jay cover) Making his Fireside Theatre Debut, Roy comes straight from the Record Breaking Production of MDQ at Paramount Theater’s Stolp Island Theater, and has appeared in this show across the US, and the world with Norwegian Cruise Lines!! He’s additionally utilized his Rockabilly Bass playing in shows such as RING OF FIRE (Marshall Grant), THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY (Joe B. Mauldin), and ELVIS: THE MUSICAL (Bill Black).
Nathan Yates Douglass (Brother Jay) is slaphappy to be returning after ringing in the New Year on stage at The Fireside in GREAT BALLS OF FIRE! Nathan has appeared in the MDQ trifecta – MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, *HEARTBREAK HOTEL (now, ELVIS THE MUSICAL), and *MDQ CHRISTMAS (*original cast). He is a NYC-based actor, director, musician, singer-songwriter, and producer. You can stream his solo music by searching for Nathan Yates. Love to his partner and Fireside alumnus, Cat Greenfield.
Andrea Fleming (Dyanne) is an NYC based actor, singer, dancer, and musician from Michigan! Some previous work includes Dyanne in MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET (The Rubicon), Disco Donna in DONNA SUMMER (NCL), Dynamite + Inez U/S in HAIRSPRAY the Musical (Australian Tour), Celie in THE COLOR PURPLE (The Phoenix Theatre Company + Ivoryton Theatre Company), Corie in BAREFOOT IN THE PARK (Lake Dillon Theatre Company), Sherrie in ROCK OF AGES (Lake Dillon Theatre Company).
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Brian Michael Henry (Jerry Lee Lewis) Fireside debut! Most recently seen as JLL at Walnut Street Theatre, and as a baritone soloist with the Berkshire Bach Festival. Recent credits include: BEAUTIFUL, JERSEY BOYS (Capital Rep), THE BAKER’S WIFE (Theater Row), and THE SOUND OF MUSIC (Ivoryton Playhouse). An MDQ veteran, Brian has appeared in productions at TUTS, Ogunquit, Bucks County, Beef and Boards, NCL and many more. Find his albums of original music anywhere you stream music. Love to Margaret, Sue, Mom, Dad, and Nate! IG @brianmhenry30
Joey Maltese-Miller (Jerry Lee cover) is excited for his fourth production of MDQ, having previously tickled the ivories at The Metropolis, and Paramount theaters in Chicago, and Titusville Playhouse in Florida. Recently, Joey completed a seven month contract playing Timone in Disneyland Paris’ RHYTHMS OF THE PRIDELANDS and is happy to be back home and behind the keys. Joey would like to thank his moms, his twin brother, and his inspirational girlfriend for their endless love and support.
Brandy Miller (Dyanne cover) is a Chicago-based actor represented by Stewart Talent. She has performed in roles such as Elizabeth Martin in EMMA (Chicago Shakespeare Theater), Amalia in SHE LOVES ME (Blank Theatre), and Kate Monster in AVENUE Q (Music Theatre Works), and shows at Marriott Theatre. She’s been on NBC’s Chicago Fire (Season 12 Episode 10) and multiple commercials including Ace Hardware, Nebraska Lottery, and Rippling HR Solutions. So much love to Omid.
Patrick Morrow (Fluke) has played drums for many live band shows at The Fireside over the last 20 years. No stranger to MDQ, he was on the 1st National Tour, in the original Chicago production, and more recently at Milwaukee Rep. He also drummed for First Stage, Skylight, Chamber Theater, Drury Lane and on the National Tour of LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE: THE MUSICAL; untheatrically with many rock & roll bands, and his Christmas band, The Commercialists.
Will Riddle (Carl Perkins) is a Los Angeles native and a fifth generation actor and musician. He’s grateful to the team at ATB, and to his babe, Janaya. Credits: Buddy Holly, THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY (MTW), Carl Perkins, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET (5 Star/MTW, ETC, Barter, Rubicon) Matt, The FANTASTICKS (Ruskin Theatre Group) Malcolm, PUMP UP THE VOLUME (Hudson Theatre) Bo Barrett, BOTTLE SHOCK! The Musical (CCAE), Hamlet, PERCHANCE TO DREAM (Cast album streaming now.) Socials: @will_riddle_
Henry Shepard (Johnny Cash cover) is U LIKE IT, HENRY V (Montana Shakespeare in the Parks), AS YOU LIKE IT, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, ROMEO AND JULIET, THE TEMPEST (Cape Cod Shakespeare Festival), A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, SHAKESPEARE LIVE! 2024 Company (Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey), A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Guthrie Theater). Voiceover credits: Alone in the Attic. IG: @henryshep_
Zachary Tate (Johnny Cash) is proud to be making his Fireside debut! Zachary is a NYC based actor/musician/music director and a graduate of the University of Georgia. This is his 16th production in the world of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET. Recent: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET (The Savannah Theatre, San Luis Obispo Rep, Mill Mountain Theatre, APEX Touring), MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS (Marriott Theatre, New Stage Theatre, Timberlake Playhouse), Featured Actor with Royal Caribbean. Instagram & TikTok @zacharyjosephtate
Billy Clark Taylor (Sam Phillips) is excited to return to the Fireside stage having last appeared as Corny Collins in HAIRSPRAY. Billy has worked at theaters across the country including Maine State Music Theatre, the Fulton Theatre, and North Shore Music Theatre. Stage credits include Dan Goodman in NEXT TO NORMAL, Harry Bright in MAMMA MIA, Sky Masterson in GUYS AND DOLLS, and Don Kirshner in BEAUTIFUL. Film credits include WTF Am I Doing? and the Netflix original movie Miles. Billy can also be seen in the series pilot Carrington’s Rules.
Paul Westfahl (Fluke cover) is a Milwaukee based drummer, percussionist and educator and has performed all over the city and greater Milwaukee/Madison/Chicago area – more notably with: The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Skylight Music Theater, Fireside Dinner Theatre, and First Stage. He also maintains a demanding freelance schedule crossing genres like Jazz and Fusion, Western Swing and American Roots music, World Music and good old fashioned Rock & Roll.
D Eric Woolweber (Sam Phillips cover) A SE Wisconsin native, D Eric has performed aboard Crystal Cruises; at Milton Theatre in DE; in the Chicago area with Bailiwick Arts Center, Theo Ubique Cabaret Theater, Theater at the Center, and Music Theater Works; in Branson with Dolly Parton’s Stampede, Silver Dollar City, and the Clay Cooper Theater; in Wisconsin with MKE Rep, First Stage, Forward Theater Co, Renaissance Theatreworks, Skylight Music Theatre, and this is his eighth production at The Fireside. Thank you to Ed and the entire Fireside family. 143 mum
Collin Yates (Elvis/Carl cover) is thrilled to be here. Most recent credits: understudy Conner/Jared in DEAR EVAN HANSEN (Pittsburgh Musical Theater), Carl Perkins in MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET (SLO Repertory Theater), Elvis Presley in MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS (The Little Theater on the Square), understudy Ash/Jake in EVIL DEAD The Musical (Pittsburgh Musical Theater). You can find his original music on Spotify. Collin would like to thank his parents Holly and Bill, his siblings Liam and Riley, and his Fiancée Kamilah for their constant love and support.