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Halifax Repertory Theatre presents 'I HRT Broadway' at Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center

The production features a cast of 22 performers celebrating hit songs, stories and the spirit of Broadway. Shows will be held on weekends from April 24 to May 3.


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Steven Simmons leads the cast in singing "Lullaby of Broadway." Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Steven Simmons leads the cast in singing "Lullaby of Broadway." Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
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Halifax Repertory Threatre is hosting a new musical revue show.

"I HRT Broadway" will grace the stage at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center for two weekends, opening with a 7 p.m. show on Friday, April 24. The production features a cast of 22 performers — professional artists and rising young talent — celebrating hit songs, stories and the spirit of Broadway, according to a press release. 

The show will also feature two guest artists, appearing through special arrangement with Actors' Equity Association.

Ormond Beach native Chelsea Turbin returns to her hometown stage after a successful professional career spanning international touring and regional theatre. A graduate of The Boston Conservatory, Turbin toured in the international Broadway production of Green Day’s "American Idiot" and has appeared in productions including "Hairspray," "Gypsy," and the off-Broadway production of "Little Shop of Horrors." 

The second guest artist is Jennifer McGill, recent recipient of the 2026 Arts Voco Artist of Distinction award which recognized her outstanding contributions to the local performing arts scene. McGill first gained national recognition as a Mouseketeer on The All-New Mickey Mouse Club and has performed internationally with renowned artists including Christina Aguilera, Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, and Celine Dion. She currently serves as Director of Arts Education for HRT.

Also appearing in the show are: Jack Cook, Sandy Cook, Brett Ricci, Jill Kachanouskaya, Adam Campbell, Nathan Juliano, James Garcia, Mackenzie Urquhart, Adrian Piottrowicz, Emily Odom, Chase Cook, Amedea DeGraide, Sophia Hodges, Emily Robinson, Maya Rice, Emma Duncan, Lorelei Cook, Sarah Duncan, Jack Hayes and Ransom DeGraide. 

In addition to opening night, "I HRT Broadway" will be performed at the PAC at 7 p.m. April 25, May 1 and May 2; and 2 p.m. April 26 and May 3. Tickets cost $35.

Visit ormondbeachperformingartscenter.csstix.com.


 

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