The Fireside auditions and hires professional singers, dancers and actors from all over the United States. Many come with Broadway and National Tour experience. All of them come with great talent and a passion for their craft.
Nick Anastasia (Frankie Valli) Fireside Debut! Professional credits: JERSEY BOYS (Frankie**, Frankie #2/Joey Pesci**) HONEYMOON IN VEGAS (Jack**, Regional Premiere), LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Seymour**), HAIR (Claude, International/European Tour), FRIENDS! The Musical (Ross, Original Off-Broadway Cast/North American Tour), VOCA PEOPLE (Tenoro, Off-Broadway / National / International Tours, Lucille Lortel Award), IN THE HEIGHTS (Sonny, Regional Premiere), Disney Cruise Line, Celebrity / RCCL. **BroadwayWorld Award Nominee. IG:@nottherussianprincess
Devon Goffman (Tommy DeVito) National Tours: JERSEY BOYS (Tommy DeVito), ON YOUR FEET! (Phil), MOTOWN, GREASE (Vince Fontaine, with Frankie Avalon), TITANIC (Fred Barrett), BUDDY. Recent: RACE AGAINST TIME (NY Theatre Workshop), BEAUTIFUL (Gerry Goffin, VA Rep); TV: LAW & ORDER Organized Crime (Detective Greg Florial); LINCOLN RHYME (Amelia’s Father). Grateful for my favorite scene partner, Katie Goffman, the whole Postotnik Fam, and the fabulous Dromard family! IG: @DevonBulldog @TheDevonGoffmanStudio DevonGoffmanOfficial.com
Joey Chelius (Bob Gaudio) is ecstatic to be back at The Fireside in one of his dream roles after last season’s TITANIC. Joey’s favorite Regional credits include Dennis DeYoung’s HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (Phoebus), THE FULL MONTY (Malcolm), and Disney’s A JOLLY HOLIDAY. He recently made his Chicago debut in HAIR (Claude) under Jeff Award-winning director Derek VanBarham. Joey gives special thanks to Ed, Nicolas, Desi, and the Fireside team. IG: @joey.chelius
Rhys Williams (Nick Massi) returns to The Fireside after most recently performing as Frederick Barrett in TITANIC. National Tour: A BRONX TALE. Regional: Nick Massi in JERSEY BOYS, Mill Mountain Theatre; Tony in WEST SIDE STORY, Tibbits Opera House; BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical, The Rev; THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Alabama Shakespeare; MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, ALMOST HEAVEN, Infinity Theatre; and others. Many thanks to Nic, Desi, Mary and Ed for the opportunity; Katie and Violet at PMA; and his family for their continued support. @rhyswilliamsnyc
Steve Watts (Gyp DeCarlo and others) Among the 31(!!) Fireside productions since 2003 are ANNIE, 42nd STREET, JOSEPH… DREAMCOAT, and 16 band shows, along with six solo/group concerts. Regional/Int’l: ROCK OF AGES (Mercury Theater, Chicago); TITANIC, HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, and RAGTIME (Milwaukee Rep); A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (Teatro Franco Parenti, Milan). NYC: MACBETH, HAMLET, and the world premiere of the original musical HURRICANE. Thanks to family, friends, and all at The Fireside for continued love and support. Be kind to each other.
Francis Kelly (Bob Crewe and others) Born and raised in New Jersey, Francis played Bob Crewe at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina and is thrilled to do so again. Thanks to Ed, Nicolas and Desi for this opportunity! Onscreen: Samantha Brooks’ HIGH FUNCTIONING; HUSH. Theatre: Tony Whitcomb in SHEAR MADNESS (The Kennedy Center), Burrs in Michael John LaChiusa’s THE WILD PARTY (Columbia Stages), Drama Desk nominated ANIMAL FARM, and FULLY COMMITTED directed by David Alpert [Wilde Award Winner for Best One-Person Show]. @theFrancisKelly
Damien DeShaun Smith (Barry Belson and others) is proud to have this be his fourth Fireside engagement. He was seen in 2019’s NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL ROCK N’ ROLL after making his debut in 2018’s GREASE as well as the 2022 revival, cast both times in his most quintessential – not to be missed tour de force performances to date in the pivotal role of Straight A Master Valedictorian Eugene Florczyk. Tours: RENT “Angel,” MAMMA MIA “Ensemble & Asst Dance Capt.,” THRILLER LIVE! “Man 2” (UK, EU). Damien dedicates his performance to his Madear. www.DamienDeShaunSmith.com
Matthew Boyd Snyder (Joe Pesci) is so excited to be making his Fireside debut! National Tour: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY (Mike Teavee). Other credits include RIDE THE CYCLONE (Ricky Potts) at Arena Stages and McCarter Theatre Company (swing), JERSEY BOYS (Joe Pesci) at Cape Playhouse, and SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER (Bobby) at the Engeman. IG: @matthewsnyder101
Tori Palin (Mary Delgado) is so excited to bring her Italian American roots to JERSEY BOYS at The Fireside! Born and raised in Northern New Jersey, Tori holds a BFA in Musical Theater from Montclair State University. Most recently she was on the 20th International/National Tour of RENT and in the New York Premiere of the hit Off-Broadway musical HARMONY by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman. She is also a board member of the new and upcoming theater company, The Actors Studio of New Jersey. All the love to her friends, family and wonderful agents at MMV Talent. @toripalin
Katie Goffman (Lorraine) is thrilled to back at The Fireside in her home state of WI! Katie won BroadwayWorld Madison’s Best Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of Natalie/Ed in ALL SHOOK UP here! Off-Broadway: CLUELESS (Standby Cher). National Tours: JERSEY BOYS (Mary Delgado), GHOST (Molly), ROCK OF AGES (Regina). Katie created the web-series, Wisco Queens, streaming now on Broadway OnDemand! Much love to Nicolas and Desirée, Ed, Devon, and her family! Check her out on TikTok/IG: @katiegoffman www.theKatieGoffman.com
Julia Rippon (Francine) is thrilled to join the Fireside Family. Hershey, PA native turned New Yorker. National Tour: WAITRESS. Favorite Regional: ROCK OF AGES, ACT & Argyle Theater; MAMMA MIA, Surflight Theater; MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS, Theater Aspen; MEMPHIS, Scheaberle Studio; HEAD OVER HEELS, Schimmel Center. Pace University ‘21 BFA. S/O to HKA. All of the love and gratitude to Mom, Dad, PJ, and R&R. To the moon and stars! @juliarippon
Alyx Levesque (Frankie Nolan) is thrilled to be making her Fireside debut. She was most recently the female swing in Dodger Theatricals’ JERSEY BOYS onboard the Norwegian Bliss. Other regional show credits include: Sandy Dumbrowski (GREASE), The Witch (INTO THE WOODS), MAMMA MIA!, THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, and ALL SHOOK UP. Special thanks and all her love to mom, dad, and Max. She would like to dedicate this show to her best friend and husband, Dale. @alyxlevesque
Dave Anthony Vogel (Nick DeVito and others) is thrilled to be making his Fireside debut! Dave returns to JERSEY BOYS after portraying Gyp Decarlo and others with NCL Productions. Broadway and Tour credits: CHICAGO the Musical (Mary Sunshine). Regional favorites: Arthur in CAMELOT (Farmers Alley Theatre), Teen Angel in GREASE (Pioneer Theatre Company), and Joly/Jean Valjean understudy in LES MISERABLES (North Shore Music Theatre). Thanks to Matt, Mom, Katie, and Lauren for always supporting him. Represented by Pantera/Murphy the Agency. @david.anthony.vogel
Tommy Betz (Handsome Hank and others) is thrilled to be making his Fireside debut. Tour: HAIRSPRAY, THE SOUND OF MUSIC. Regional: Ogunquit, North Shore, Fulton, Engeman, Forestburgh. Huge thank you to Nicolas, Desi, and the entire team for this opportunity. As always, endless gratitude to my family for their undying love and support. 🙂 @tommyfbetz
Bobby Underwood (Norm Waxman and others) is all atwitter to be back for his third show at The Fireside. He played Sam Wainwright in A WONDERFUL LIFE back in 2015 and hosted the musical revue WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS in the summer of 2022. For four years Off-Broadway, he played the Constable in the Drama Desk Award-winning FIDDLER ON THE ROOF in Yiddish directed by Joel Grey. For Mom, a Belleville native; for Siobhan, his new fiancé; and for Dad (1929-2023). underwoodbobby.com
Domenic Servidio (Stosh and others) is ablaze to make his Fireside debut. Favorite credits; Joey – FRIENDS! – Off Broadway, Danny Zuko – GREASE – Royal Carribbean, Rocky – ROCKY HORROR – MTC and Stanley Kowalski in A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE – Colony. You may have seen Dom on stage regionally at Maltz Jupiter, The Hangar, Palm Beach Dramaworks, North Shore Music Theatre, Gablestage, Totem Pole Playhouse and many more. He dedicates this performance to his uncle John who has been the Jiminy Cricket of his life. IG @domdomservidio. Enjoy the show.
Sam Joseph (Male Swing) is so excited to be continuing his time at The Fireside after appearing in TITANIC (Jim Farrell) and SCROOGE (Scrooge’s Nephew and Young Ebenezer). Previous credits: SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN (Don Lockwood), THE LITTLE MERMAID (Prince Eric), ORDINARY DAYS (Jason), SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD (Man 2). Proud BM NYU Steinhardt. Many thanks to Nicolas, Desirée, and Ed for this amazing opportunity, and to Brian at Hell’s Kitchen agency! Love to Mom, Dad, and Molly for their endless support. @sam.joseph / samjosephofficial.com
Seth Robert Patterson (Male Swing) is a proud music and theatre graduate of Central Michigan University where he studied with Dr. Eric Tucker. Seth grew up in the lovely Northern town of Grayling, Michigan. Recent/Favorite credits: Clifford Bradshaw – CABARET – Glow Lyric Theatre, MACBETH – Florida Repertory Theatre, and Jamie – THE LAST FIVE YEARS – Central Michigan Uni. This is Seth’s first Fireside production and he is ecstatic to be here for JERSEY BOYS! Dedicated to Uncle Chuck . . . for the lifelong education on 1960s music! @seth_robert_patterson
Alexa Lowrey (Female Swing) is an NYC-based performer and recent graduate of NYU Steinhardt. Originally from Florida, she is loving all this beautiful snow! Some favorite roles include the title role in CINDERELLA, Alice in THE ADDAMS FAMILY, Bonnie in BONNIE AND CLYDE, and Eve in APPLAUSE. She is ecstatic to be a part of the Fireside family and is grateful for the support of her family and friends.