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