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THEATRE: Happy Days at Westchester Dinner Theatre

May 25, 2016

The hit musical, Happy Days, is based on the Paramount Pictures’ television series. The series' original creator Garry Marshall wrote the book.  Happy Days features 21 songs, including the series’ iconic theme song, by Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe award-winning songwriter Paul Williams, with orchestrator and arranger, John McDaniel.

The whole gang is back! Richie, Fonzie, Ralph, Potsie, Chachi, and all your favorites from the smash-hit TV series are rockin’ and rollin’ all week long. The laughs never end in a celebration of poodle skirts, jukeboxes, motorcycles and malt shops. “These days are yours and mine” in this new musical for the entire family.

Happy Days was produced at the Goodspeed Opera House, and ran from at the Norma Terris Theatre in Chester, Connecticut.  Productions followed at The Goodspeed Opera House, The Papermill Playhouse and successful U.S. and UK National Tours. 
Jonathan Stahl will Direct and Choreograph the show. The Associate Director is Leisa Mather, The Musical Director is Ryan Wise.

Our production stars: Herb Porter as Richie, Peter Davenport as Mr. Cunningham, Lori Hammel as Mrs. Cunningham, Nick Varricchio as Fonzie, Mia Weinberger as Joanie, Mike D’Amico as Chachi, Michael Linden as Potsie, Schyler Conaway as Ralph, Maria Logan as Pinky, Peter Marinos as Arnold and Hannah Kate Wilson as Lori Beth.

Featuring the talents of: Matthew Borchers, Colleen Campbell, Aubrey Mae Davis, Samantha Gardner, Leisa Mather, Michael McClure, Nicholas Park, Ian Parmenter and  Kilty Reidy.

Set Design is by Steve Loftus, Costumes Designed and Executed by Janell Berte, Lighting Design is by Andrew Gmoser, Sound Design is by Jonathan Hatton and Mark Zuckerman, Wig & Hair design is by Gerard Kelly. The Production Stage Manager is Victor Lukas, properties are by Grumpy Props. Lisa Tiso is the Associate Producer.


Jonathan Stahl (Director) is a WBT regular having performed, directed, choreographed and even assistant stage managed shows.  He has performed in The Full Monty, Gypsy, Beauty and the Beast, Guys and Dolls, Singin' In The Rain, Phantom, George M and Holiday shows to name a few. He has choreographed The Wizard of Oz, and Phantom. And he has proudly directed and choreographed Nine starring Bob Cuccioli (and some amazing women), The Sound of Music, Legally Blonde, The Christmas Inn, and It Happened One Christmas Eve. He also wrote his own cabaret, Threw The Rainbow. Jonathan has worked for 30 years in this business doing everything from Ballet to Broadway and from Denver to Dubai.

Nick Varricchio (Fonzie) Nick is cosi eccitato to jive with this iconic show. Favorite credits include A CHORUS LINE (Al, nat'l tour; Mike, Sacramento Music Circus), SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER (Double J/u/s Tony, int'l Asian tour), THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA (Giuseppe/u/s Fabrizio, Rabbit Run). Spot him in Paramount Picture's '11 film FUN SIZE (Jonathon) or as AXE BODY SPRAY's The Attendant. Follow on Instagram: nick varricchio. Shout out to the incomparable H. Winkler!

Reservations:  Call (914)-592-2222. Also at:  www.BroadwayTheatre.com   

Group Reservations:  Discounts for Groups of 20 or More: Call 592-2225.

Luxury Boxes:  Call 592-8730, for private parties of 6 to 22. Enjoy dining and theatre in an elegant private box. Additional features include an expanded dinner menu, hot and cold hors d'oeuvres, private powder room, and Luxury Box reserved parking. Additional cost, call for details.    

Ticket Prices Dinner & Show range between $56.00 and $84.00 PLUS TAX depending on the performances chosen. Beverage Service & Gratuities are not included in the ticket price. Discounts are available for children, students, and senior citizens at selected performances. Also check the website for on-going Special Offers! More news at: www.BroadwayTheatre.com

WBT Mainstage:
Happy Days – May 5th to July 17th 
Million Dollar Quartet –July 21st to September 11th.
Saturday Night Fever – September 15th to November 27th.