| Sarah Hyland and Andrew Barth Feldman To Star as Audrey & Seymour in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, Beginning May 28 | |
| Posted by: Official_Press_Release 09:14 am EDT 05/04/24 | |
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| SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARD WINNER SARAH HYLAND AND STAGE AND FILM STAR ANDREW BARTH FELDMAN TO STAR AS AUDREY & SEYMOUR IN THE THREE-TIME ‘BEST MUSICAL REVIVAL' AWARD-WINNING LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS BEGINNING MAY 28, 2024 AND TONY AWARD NOMINEE KEVIN DEL AGUILA JOINS THE COMPANY AS MR. MUSHNIK ON MAY 14, 2024 Tony Award-winning producers Tom Kirdahy, Robert Ahrens and Hunter Arnold have announced that Screen Actors Guild Award winner Sarah Hyland ("Modern Family") and beloved stage and film star Andrew Barth Feldman (Dear Evan Hansen, No Hard Feelings) will star as Audrey and Seymour in the three-time Best Musical Revival Award-winning production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, beginning Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Hyland and Feldman will star opposite Tony Award Nominee Kevin Del Aguila (Some Like It Hot, Peter & The Starcatcher), who joins the company on May 14, and James Carpinello, who continues in the role of Dr. Orin Scrivello D.D.S., at the Westside Theatre (407 West 43rd Street). Sarah Hyland, renowned for her iconic portrayal of 'Haley Dunphy' in the critically acclaimed series "Modern Family," has led a multifaceted career that spans across film, television, and theater. She made her Broadway debut in Grey Gardens as Jackie Bouvier and was most recently seen on the stage in the 2014 production of HAIR at the Hollywood Bowl. Her screen credits include notable roles in ABC's "Annie" and "Dirty Dancing" remakes, Geek Charming, Vampire Academy, Struck by Lightning, and "Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin." Hyland is also the co-founder and creative director of the chocolate supplement brand SOURSE. Andrew Barth Feldman is a multi-talented actor, singer, and musician, well known for his Broadway role as the title character in the Tony Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen, following his win of the 2018 National High School Musical Theater Award (The Jimmy Award). He was most recently seen as the breakout star of the comedy No Hard Feelings alongside Jennifer Lawrence; starred in Netflix's A Tourist's Guide To Love and the Disney+ hit show "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series". Andrew will next be seen in Jason Reitman's upcoming Sony feature SNL 1975. "We are thrilled to be welcoming these great talents back to the New York theatre stage," said producer Tom Kirdahy. "All of America has been charmed by Sarah through their TV screens, and she is an even more brilliant theatre performer, so we cannot wait for audiences to experience her talent live. And having Andrew, a beloved staple of the Broadway community, step into Seymour's iconic shoes is such a joy – this is a duo not to be missed!" Hyland, Feldman, Del Aguila, and Carpinello are joined in the cast by Aaron Arnell Harrington (Gun & Powder) as The Voice of Audrey II, Tiffany Renee Thompson as Ronnette, Morgan Ashley Bryant as Crystal, Khadija Sankoh as Chiffon, as well as Camryn Hampton, Michael Iannucci, Weston Chandler Long, Jeff Sears, Teddy Yudain, Zakiya Baptiste, Noel MacNeal, Jon Hoche, Johnny Newcomb, Melissa Victor, and Christine Wanda. Jinkx Monsoon and Corbin Bleu play their final performances as Audrey and Seymour on Sunday, May 26. Major Attaway takes over the role of ‘Audrey II' on July 8. With a book and lyrics by Grammy and Academy Award winner Howard Ashman (The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast), and music by Tony and Academy Award winner Alan Menken (Aladdin, Newsies), the 2020 Drama League, Outer Critics Circle, and Drama Desk Award-winning Best Musical Revival of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS is directed by Tony Award winner Michael Mayer (Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Spring Awakening). LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS began previews at Westside Theatre on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 and opened to widespread critical acclaim on Thursday, October 17, 2019. Ben Brantley of The New York Times deemed the show a "Critic's Pick," declaring that "a certain carnivorous plant has been repotted in Hell's Kitchen, and I am delighted to report that it's thriving there. Michael Mayer's delicious revival…summons the shivery elation I felt seeing the musical at the East Village's Orpheum nearly four decades ago. It restores the show to its original scale and sensibility, reminding us of the special potency of grisly things that come in small, impeccably wrapped packages." The Hollywood Reporter describes the production as "wildly exuberant and irresistible. This terrific revival will only deepen the devotion for those lucky enough to catch it." Time Out gives the musical "Four Stars! A deeply satisfying revival… with a marvelous cast. What kind of deal with what kind of devil are you willing to cut to see it?" Following the theater industry's extended suspension of operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the production re-opened its doors on September 21, 2021, to sold-out audiences hungry for the thrill of live theater again. Washington Post critic Peter Marks wrote in 2022, "I'm back at Little Shop of Horrors because, friends, I needed to laugh today. Hearing the glorious Menken/Ashman score sung by this cast fills the prescription. [A return trip] is WORTH IT." Seymour is a down-on-his-luck florist with a crush on his co-worker Audrey. When he discovers a mysterious – and voracious – plant, suddenly Seymour and Audrey are thrust into an epic battle that will determine the fate of the entire human race. LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS first premiered Off-Broadway in 1982, where it made audiences laugh, scream, and give up gardening for good. The musical has since catapulted into a global phenomenon, with productions across the world from Broadway to London's West End, to Asia and Australia – plus a hit 1986 film adaptation directed by Frank Oz that starred Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene and Steve Martin. Now, the musical has made its highly-anticipated return home to Off-Broadway, in an intimate new production directed by Michael Mayer that offers an unprecedented opportunity to get close — maybe too close — to an incredible plant with an insatiable appetite. The LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS design team features Tony-nominated Scenic Designer Julian Crouch (Hedwig and the Angry Inch); Two-time Tony-winning Lighting Designer Bradley King (Hadestown, Natasha Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812); Emmy-winning Costume Designer Tom Broecker (Everyday Rapture); Tony-winning Sound Designer Jessica Paz (Hadestown); Emmy-nominated Puppet Designer Nicholas Mahon (Pyeongchang Olympics Opening Ceremony) and Hair and Makeup Designer Tommy Kurzman (My Fair Lady). Original puppet design is by Martin P. Robinson, Puppets are by Monkey Boys Productions, and Grammy nominee Will Van Dyke (Pretty Woman) serves as Music Supervisor, Orchestrator & Arranger. LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS is produced by Tom Kirdahy, Robert Ahrens, Hunter Arnold, Mickey Liddell, Caiola Productions, Curt Cronin, John Joseph, DDM Productions, DeSantis-Baugh Productions, Elizabeth Dewberry & Ali Ahmet Kocabiyik, Wendy Federman, Roy Furman, Deborah Green, Kayla Greenspan, Marguerite Hoffman, Sally Cade Holmes, Latitude Link, Seriff Productions, Silva Theatrical Group, and Eric Gelb/Oliver Roth. Casting is by Jim Carnahan, C.S.A./Jason Thinger, General Management is by Live Wire Theatrical/ Chris Aniello, Production Management is by Tinc Productions and Production Stage Management is by Sara Sahin. TICKETS & SAFETY PROTOCOLS: Tickets are on sale now through January 4, 2026, at Telecharge.com/212-239-6200. The regular performance schedule is Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 7:00pm, Fridays at 8:00pm, Saturdays at 2:00 & 8:00pm, and Sundays at 2:00pm & 7:30pm. Holiday Week schedules may vary & the schedule is subject to change. The Westside Theatre and the producers of Little Shop of Horrors are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for audiences, performers, and staff. All audience and staff members will be required to follow all CDC, NYS, NYC health guidelines, as well as those established by the production, at the time of performance. Please note that these guidelines are subject to change — for up-to-date information, visit http://westsidetheatre.com/covid-19/ ABOUT SARAH HYLAND Sarah Hyland, renowned for her iconic portrayal of 'Haley Dunphy' in the critically acclaimed series "Modern Family," boasts a multifaceted career that spans across film, television, and theater. Hailing from New York, she embarked on her journey at the tender age of four, debuting in Howard Stern's "Private Parts" and later captivating audiences as Molly in ABC's "Annie" at just eight years old. Her versatile repertoire includes notable roles in "The Audrey Hepburn Story," "Falcone," "Geek Charming," "Struck by Lightning," and "Bumper in Berlin." Sarah's stage presence shines too; she got her Equity card playing the title role in Annie at Paper Mill Playhouse, and made her Broadway debut in "Grey Gardens" as Jackie Bouvier. Her star continued to rise in the musical realm with the ABC remake of "Dirty Dancing." Sarah's passion for wellness and entrepreneurship is exemplified by her role as co-founder of the brand, Sourse, where she focuses on crafting life-enhancing sweet treats, including Glow Bites, Hype Bites, Mood Bites, and Beauty Bites. This dynamic talent currently calls Los Angeles home, leaving an indelible mark on the entertainment industry and the world of functional candy. ABOUT ANDREW BARTH FELDMAN Andrew Barth Feldman is a multi-talented actor, singer, and musician. He can most recently be seen as the breakout star of the comedy NO HARD FEELINGS alongside Jennifer Lawrence, which was released in June 2023. Andrew will next be seen in Jason Reitman's upcoming Sony feature SNL 1975. Feldman is well known for his Broadway role as the title character in the Tony Award-winning musical DEAR EVAN HANSEN. After winning the 2018 National High School Musical Theater Award (the Jimmy Award) as a high school sophomore, Andrew made his Broadway debut and quickly rose to fame with his talent and charisma. He later went on to star on-screen in Netflix's A TOURIST'S GUIDE TO LOVE with Rachael Leigh Cook and the Disney+ hit show "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series" alongside Olivia Rodrigo and Joshua Bassett. When he's not on stage or on-screen, he's a passionate musician; he released his debut album Penn Station in 2023, with his single "College Break-Up" released to rave reviews. Additionally, Andrew runs a theatre company, Zneefrock Productions, which he founded when he was just twelve years old to raise money for charity. Since then, it has produced several shows, including an original STAR WARS musical "SW: A New(sical) Hope", "The Last Five Years", "Be More Chill" and more. Andrew's most recent passion project has been the five-part improv murder mystery series "Foul Play", which he created alongside Alex Boniello and Matthew Barth Tinkelman. Feldman is repped by WME, and attorney Ryan LeVine. www.LittleShopNYC.com @LittleShopNYC |
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