Newsies, the Tony Award winning new American musical, proudly welcomes Lavon Fisher-Wilson to the role of Medda Larkin beginning September 11. She succeeds Capathia Jenkins, who played her final performance on Sunday, September 9.
Also joining the cast this week are Nicholas Lampiasi and Jake Lucas who will alternate the role of Les.
LAVON FISHER-WILSON: Broadway: Lysistrata Jones (Hetaira u/s); Chicago (Mama Morton); The Color Purple (Sophia u/s & swing). Favorite Regional (20+). Hello! Dolly, Once on This Island, Jelly’s Last Jam. TV: Cartoon Network’s “Team Toon.” Film: Disney’s Teen Beach Musical. M.F.A. University of Florida, B.A. Millikin.
NICHOLAS LAMPIASI is excited to be making his Broadway debut in Newsies! He was previously in the 2nd National Tour of Billy Elliot (Small Boy) and has appeared in many commercials. NicholasLampiasi.com.
JAKE LUCAS is thrilled to be making his Broadway debut in Newsies! Credits: NY Metropolitan Opera, NY Boychoir, NJ & CT Choral Societies, many studio/voiceover projects, weddings & community theatre.