the BEST OF BROADWAY: DINNER & A SHOW (2023)

Directed & Conceived by Wesley J. Colford
Assistant Directed & Choreographed by Mea Tonet

Co-produced between the Highland Arts Theatre and Sacred Heart Downtown, this incredible show features some of the best Cape Breton talent with all of your favourite Broadway showstoppers!

Song selections from the very best of Broadway including Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, and Les Miserables. Included in the ticket price is a 3-course gourmet meal from Mise en Place Catering!

Starring Featured Soloists:

Paul Gatchell Ashley Buckingham Mea Tonet Garren Denny & Wesley J. Colford

HERE’S WHAT PATRONS ARE SAYING:

"Venue: Magical. Food: Delightful. Show: Incredible." -TMC

“I seldom make a post such as this, but tonight’s “Best of Broadway” performance at Sacred Heart absolutely blew my mind. I had a religious experience tonight. The depth of emotion I felt was all consuming and the sheer volume of talent condensed into one show left me in awe. My face actually hurts from smiling! ” -HAT Patron

"I saw this show twice and cannot wait to see it again Wednesday. If you haven’t been yet, the talent, meal and venue are all outstanding and will make you Cape Breton proud" -SM

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CAST & CREW

PAUL GATCHELL (He/Him) – Featured Soloist

Favourite HAT Credits:
Dream (Oberon), Sinatra! A Celebration, Holiday on Christmas Island (Oberon)
Favourite Credits Elsewhere:
The Mikado (Broadway Revival), The Phantom of the Opera (North American Tour)
Wesley J. Colford (they/them) – FEATURED SOLOIST/DIRECTOR

Favourite HAT Credits:
The Wakowski Brothers, A Christmas Carol, Heart of Steel, Dream, Disco Nights, She Loves Me, The Drowsy Chaperone (Director)

Favourite Writing Credits Elsewhere:
Excuse Me, Would You Like to Buy a Bar?, Mature Young Adults, My Friend’s Best Friend’s Boyfriend, and Pizza Passion.

Training:
Sheridan College Musical Theatre Performance, George Brown Theatre School
Ashley Buckingham (She/Her) – Featured Soloist

Favourite HAT Credits:
As You Like It (Audrey/Vocal Captain), Little Shop of Horrors (Ronette), All Together Now (Music Director/Featured Performer), Shrek the Musical JR (Music Director)
Mea Tonet (She/Her) – Featured Soloist/ ASST DIRECTOR/ ASST CHOREOGRAPHER

Favourite HAT Credits:
The Beloved (Lucy), Into the Woods (Cinderella), Cabaret (Lulu/Chanteuse)

Favourite Credits Elsewhere:
Matilda the Musical (HAT/Savoy), Samqwan (HAT/Neptune Theatre), Dracula (Boardmore Theatre)

Training:
Starting second year in the Honours Bachelor of Music Theatre Performance at Sheridan College in the fall!
Garren Denny (he/him) - Featured Soloist

Favourite HAT Credits:
Christmas Carol (Banker), The Story of Tonight (Soloist), Tribute to the Rotary Show
Training:
Adult Resident Company at the HAT Academy
Hannah MacIntosh (She/Her) – ENSEMBLE

Favourite HAT Credits:
Disco Nights, Samqwan (Dance Ensemble), As You Like It (Bo), Into The Woods (Little Red Riding Hood)

Favourite Credits Elsewhere:
The Nutcracker (Savoy Theatre)
Maverick McDougall (He/Him) – ENSEMBLE

Favourite HAT Credits:
The Sea Shanty Show (Cabin Boy), Frozen Jr. (Kristoff), Seussical the Musical (Wickersham Brother), Into the Woods (Jack)
Favourite Credits Elsewhere:
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical (Riverview High School), The Outsiders (The Boardmore Playhouse)
Maggie Power She/Her) – Ensemble

Favourite HAT Credits:
As You Like It (Rosalind), The Beloved (Henriette), Into the Woods (Rapunzel)
Favourite Credits Elsewhere:
Little Women (Dalhousie Theatre Society)
Sasha Young (She/Her) – Ensemble

Favourite HAT Credits:
Seussical the Musical (The Cat in the Hat), Christmas Carol '22 (Ghost Dancer)
Raye Brianne Doué (She/They) – Ensemble

Favourite HAT Credits:
A Christmas Carol (Dance ensemble), Communion (Assistant Stage Manager) pride, and prejudice (Lydia Bennet), Tribute to the Rotary Show (Featured Performer)

Favourite Credits Elsewhere:
The Tempest (Grenfell Theatre) The Wolves (Grenfell Theatre)

Training:
BFA from Memorial university Grenfell dance training from Northside dance, unlimited, and Kate Breton school of the arts
Victoria McDougall (she/her) - Ensemble

Favourite HAT Credits:
Kitchen Party, Alice and Wonderland, Frozen Jr, West Moon, A Christmas Carol, All Together Now, Matilda (HAT/Savoy)
Favourite Credits Elsewhere:
Annie (Savoy Theatre)
Macy MacKinnon (She/Her) – Ensemble

Favourite HAT Credits:
HAT Debut!

Favourite Credits Elsewhere:
Harmonia (Dancer)
Ryanne Butler (She/Her) – Ensemble

Favourite HAT Credits:
Frozen Jr
Grace Halfyard (She/Her) – Ensemble

Favourite HAT Credits:
Frozen Jr., A Christmas Carol, Matilda (HAT/Savoy Theatre)
Favourite Credits Elsewhere:
Annie (Savoy Theatre), Wizard of Oz (Savoy Theatre)
Ken Heaton (he/him) – LIGHTING DESIGNER

Favourite HAT Credits:
My recent lighting designs include almost everything produced at the HAT since 2014.
Favourite Credits Elsewhere:
Both Grease and Matilda (Savoy Theatre, Glace Bay)
Other:
It is great to be back at the HAT!
Molly Munroe (she/they) - LIGHTING TECHNICIAN

Favourite HAT Credits:
The Drawer Boy (Miles), John and Jen (John Tracy), As You Like It (Alfred)
Previous Credits Elsewhere:
Dracula (Boardmore Playhouse), Our Town (TheatreKompakt), Glace Bay Pizza Wars (Savoy Theatre)