The Fine Arts Association at 38660 Mentor Avenue, Willoughby, Ohio FAME the Musical Conceived and Developed by David De Silva Book by Jose Fernandez Lyrics by Jacques Levy Music by Steve Margoshes Director: David Malinowski Musical Director: Jason Falkofsky Choreographers: Rose Tyler & Trinity Tyler An unmistakable title from the unforgettable film and television franchise, Fame The Musical inspired generations to fight for fame and light up the sky like a flame! Conceived and developed by David De Silva – now known affectionately to the planet as “Father Fame” – this high-octane musical features the Academy Award-winning title song and a host of other catchy pop numbers. This show is based on the 1980 film that followed the final class of New York City’s celebrated High School for the Performing Arts. Fame is an international sensation that continues to reach new generations of performers and audience members. The show provides great opportunities to feature a diverse talent pool and showcase artistic mediums like dancing, singing, acting, rapping and musicianship. *Rated PG-13 CAST INCLUDES: Chelsea Lael Davis as Carmen Diaz, Ian Graham as Schlomo Metzenbaum, Andrew Jeschelnig as Nick Piazza, Mary Kate Hever as Serena Katz, Teresa Ostroske as Iris Kelly, Khoury Ward as Tyrone Jackson, Lucy Boehmer as Grace "Lambchops" Lamb, James Thellman as Jose "Joe" Vegas, Mario Kristic as Goodman "Goody" King, Emily Debevec as Mabel Washington, Amani Dafina as Miss Esther Sherman, Hannah Williams as Ms. Greta Bell, Aidan Bryson as Mr. Meyers, Amanda Bender as Ms. Sheinkopf, Fiona Thackaberry Stevens as Ensemble, Russell Gilliam as Ensemble, Brooklyn Wyant as Ensemble, Kacey Harris as Ensemble, Eva Pfeifer as Ensemble, Corynn Lockridge as Ensemble, Averie Lynch as Dance Ensemble, Aidan Lynch as Dance Ensemble, Abigail Seibert as Dance Ensemble, Evelyn Messmore as Dance Ensemble, Harper Lasecki as Dance Ensemble, Rosa Peshek as Dance Ensemble, Jessie Sloop as Dance Ensemble, Olivia Azre as Dance Ensemble, Sage Nichols as Dance Ensemble, Jess Mog as Dance Ensemble, Viviana Curtis as Dance Ensemble, Brandon Briggs as Tyrone Jackson u/s, and Mackenzie Thompson as Miss Esther Sherman u/s, PERFORMANCES: June 5 thru 20, 2026 Fridays & Saturdays - 7:30 pm Sundays - 2:00 pm **Sign-interpreted performance - Sunday, June 14, 2026, 2:00 pm (call Fine Arts for more information on this special performance) TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Tickets: $29/adults - $27/seniors & students 11 & up - $19/children 10 & under For more information, call 440-951-7500 or to purchase online tickets, go to https://www.fineartsassociation.org/performances/theatre-season/