MAD HATTER THE MUSICAL

World Premiere | Herberger Theater Center | 2024

A spellbinding prequel to Alice in Wonderland, Mad Hatter the Musical explores the notorious Mad Hatter's haunting backstory and his transformation in Wonderland. This world premiere production at Herberger Theater Center is on course for Broadway and the West End.

Cast

Dwayne Washington as Franklin / The Mad Hatter
Reanne Acasio as Marybeth / Yola
Lauren Zakrin as The Queen of Hearts
Liam Garrett as Young Franklin
Aria Kane as Primrose
Andreas Wyder as Philip
Luis Villabon as The Caterpillar
Rendell A. DeBose as Bartholomew
Alyssa Chiarello as Bola Cheshire Sister
Amanda Lund as Rola Cheshire Sister
Mathew Zimmerer as Cornelius
Lydia Ruth Dawson as Rose
Raven Chareal as The White Rabbit
Ensemble: Ash Marie Alina, Anna Mettes, Hector Flores Jr., Tony Castellanos, Mark C. Reis, Trisha Ditsworth

Creative Team

Director & Choreographer: Joe Barros
Music Director: Nick Wilders
Orchestrator: Ryan Franks
Set Design: Riw Rakkulchon
Costume Design: Kristin Bjorge
Lighting Design: Dawn Chiang
Sound Design: Kevin Heard
Composer: Michael J. Polo
Book: Vincent Connor
Lyrics: Victor Valdez
Producer: Shannon Bienvenue
Executive Producer: Rashad V. Chambers
General Manager: Evan Bernardin Productions

10 Wins including Best Musical & Best Costume Design

Best Musical
Best Ensemble

Best Costume Design: Kristin Bjorge

Best Direction of a Musical: Joe Barros

Best Lighting Design: Dawn Chiang

Best Scenic Design: Riw Rakkulchon

Best Sound Design: Kevin Heard

Best Music Direction & Orchestra Performance: Nick Wilders

Best Performer in a Musical: Reanne Acasio

Best Supporting Performer in a Musical: Rendell DeBose

Photos: Cat McKenna