BIG FAMOUS | In Concert
NICHOLAS KAMINSKI AND GRAMMY-NOMINATED STEPHEN KAMINSKI PRESENT A BENEFIT PERFORMANCE FOR THE DIRECTORS COMPANY
BIG FAMOUS! the Polka Ponzi Musical
DIRECTED BY RACHEL KLEIN
Meet Jan Lewan—the most ambitious polka star you’ve never heard of… until now. BIG FAMOUS is a high-energy, satirical new musical based on the unbelievable true story of a Polish immigrant who turned his accordion-fueled dreams into a glittering empire—by any means necessary.
The benefit concert stars Aaron Ramey (Young Frankenstein, The Bridges of Madison County, The Visit) as Jan Lewan, Dominique Scott (Rock & Roll Man) as Pally Pulaski, Lisa Helmi Johanson (POTUS, Drag: The Musical) as Rhoda Jeleski, Leenya Rideout (War Horse, Company) as Zosia Brzeczyszczykiewicz, Brian Russell Carey (Cabaret) as Vick, while Devon Meddock, Tina Stafford, Avery Whitted, Louis Jannuzzi III, Andy Paterson, and Laura Elizabeth Flanagan round out the dynamic ensemble. Larry Pressgrove serves as music director, with associate direction from Josh Zacher. Kelly Merritt is production stage manager.
The benefit performance is for The Directors Company – Artistic Director Michael Parva, Producing Director Leah Michalos, and Associate Artistic Director Heather Arnson – with general management courtesy of Michalos Management LLC, casting by Stephanie Klapper, marketing and publicity by Katie Rosin/Kampfire PR.
Running Time: 1 hour & 45 minutes
For more information, visit bigfamousmusical.com
