Author Archives: Rick Thorne
15/04/2015
by Rick Thorne
Boppers, Ritchies & Others
New York, NY
Mike is a New York based actor/singer who has portrayed the Big Bopper to much acclaim in many highly successful runs of Buddy including the recent 2015 US National Tour. He has also appeared as the Bopper in productions of Buddy at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre (Fort Myers, FL), Laguna Playhouse (Laguna Beach, CA), Cortland Repertory Theatre (Cortland, NY), and Casino Rama Resort & Casino (Rama, ON).
27/03/2015
by Rick Thorne
Boppers, Ritchies & Others
Sarasota, FL
Hailing from Sarasota, Florida, Parker Lawhorne played J.P. ‘the Big Bopper’ Richardson in Venice Theatre’s (FL) 2015 sold-out run of Buddy.
12/03/2015
by Rick Thorne
Boppers, Ritchies & Others
New York, NY
Originally hailing from Decatur, IL, David Reed has performed as Marvin Madison (Apollo Performer) on two national tours of Buddy (2015 U.S. and 2013 U.S. and Canada), and six productions of the show overall.
03/03/2015
by Rick Thorne
Buddy Holly
New York, NY
Originally from the mountains of North Idaho and a graduate of New York City’s The Circle In The Square, Dalen’s
Buddy credits in the lead role include two sold-out runs at the Civic Theatre of Spokane, WA, Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island, IL (2014), and the Alhambra Dinner Theatre in Jacksonville, FL (2015).
31/12/2014
by Rick Thorne
Buddy Holly
New York, NY
Todd is a New York-based actor/musician originally from Albany, New York, who has starred as Buddy Holly in numerous productions of Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story. Most recently he has toured the country with the latest North American tour of the show.
21/11/2014
by Rick Thorne
Boppers, Ritchies & Others
New York, NY
Jenny, a Midwest native now based out of New York, has been fortunate to travel the country with Buddy. She has played the role of Maria Elena on the 2013-2014 National Tour and at regional venues including Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse, The El Dorado Casino (Reno), Little Theatre on the Square (IL), Casino Rama in Ontario, Canada, and most recently at Laguna Playhouse in California during summer 2014. Jenny will reprise her role on the forthcoming 2015 Buddy U.S. tour.
16/10/2014
by Rick Thorne
Boppers, Ritchies & Others
New York, NY
A graduate of the Hartt School of Music, David has performed as Ritchie Valens in a number of productions of Buddy, including smash-hit runs at Forestburgh Playhouse (NY) and Alhambra Theatre & Dining in Jacksonville (FL).
14/10/2014
by Rick Thorne
Boppers, Ritchies & Others
Fort Myers, FL
Jayar is thrilled to have logged over 300 performances as the “hip-shaking, heart-breaking” Ritchie Valens in the show. He also plays guitar and has a background in dance.
17/08/2014
by Rick Thorne
News
Check out the cast of the recently completed Laguna Playhouse (California) production of Buddy, getting down to the Weezer hit 'Buddy Holly'!
18/06/2014
by Rick Thorne
Boppers, Ritchies & Others
, The Crickets
Los Angeles, CA / New York, NY
A veteran actor/singer/musician, Luke has performed in about a dozen productions of Buddy around the U.S. as Joe B. Mauldin, 4th Cricket and Norman Petty… and still loves every note.
31/03/2014
by Rick Thorne
Boppers, Ritchies & Others
New York, NY
Emilio Ramos is an actor, dancer and singer based out of New York City. As 17-year-old Ritchie Valens, he has rock’n’rolled across various U.S. cities with Buddy, including on the fall/winter leg of the 2013-14 tour.
26/02/2014
by Rick Thorne
Boppers, Ritchies & Others
New York, NY
Annabelle currently lives in NYC and is playing the lead in an Off Broadway children’s show, The Butterfly Girl at the Vital Theatre Company. She graduated cum laude from Belmont University in May ‘14. Her connection with Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story began in 2013 when she played a Snowbird/Ensemble member at Highlands Playhouse (NC). She has performed professionally in various shows around the States.
21/02/2014
by Rick Thorne
Boppers, Ritchies & Others
New York, NY
Multi-skilled Erika played Maria Elena Holly and was also part of the ensemble in the smash-hit Cortland Repertory Theatre (NY) production of Buddy in 2013.
19/02/2014
by Rick Thorne
The Crickets
Lubbock, TX
Bill Zauner is from Buddy Holly’s hometown Lubbock, Texas. He has played the role of Joe B. Mauldin in four productions of the show, and is also proficient on the ‘4th Cricket’ part of Tommy Allsup.
18/02/2014
by Rick Thorne
Boppers, Ritchies & Others
Buffalo, NY
A senior musical theatre major at the University at Buffalo, Zach played Hipockets Duncan as well as Musical Ensemble (trumpet) at the Highlands Playhouse production of Buddy in Highlands, North Carolina, in summer 2013.
16/10/2013
by Rick Thorne
Boppers, Ritchies & Others
New York, NY
A Musical Theatre graduate of the University of Michigan, Jose received great reviews as Ritchie Valens in the hit Wagon Wheel Theatre (Warsaw, IN) production of Buddy.
16/10/2013
by Rick Thorne
Boppers, Ritchies & Others
Michigan City, IN
Justin swivelled his hips as Ritchie Valens in the 2011 Dunes Summer Theatre production of Buddy in Michiana Shores (IN).
16/10/2013
by Rick Thorne
Boppers, Ritchies & Others
New York, NY
Greg is an actor/singer who performed the role of the Big Bopper to sold-out audiences at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina in Hilton Head (SC) in 2008.
16/10/2013
by Rick Thorne
Boppers, Ritchies & Others
New York, NY
Ryan has played the Big Bopper (and ensemble) in a number of productions of Buddy, including the Arvada Center (CO), Merry-Go-Round Playhouse (NY), Carousel Dinner Theatre (OH), and Westchester Broadway Theatre (NY).
16/10/2013
by Rick Thorne
Boppers, Ritchies & Others
Chicago, IL / Appleton, WI
James has performed in regional theatre across the U.S., and will be playing the Big Bopper in the History Theatre (St. Paul, MN) production of Buddy in the fall of 2009.
