Patchogue Theatre
Cast Information
Several cast members representing lots of prior BETM experience led the BETM production at the Patchogue Theatre, July 22 to August 8, 2015.
The cast was led by veteran Billy Mitchell Tobin, who originally debuted as Billy as part of the North American Tour production in December of 2012. Mitchell went on to star as Billy in London, then reprised the role in the US regional productions at the La Mirada and Alex Theatres in California, before starring again as Billy most recently at Music Theatre Wichita in Kansas.
Janet Dickinson first played Mrs. Wilkinson in the North American Tour cast of the show and later reprised the role in the US regional productions at the North Carolina Theatre and Music Theatre Wichita.
Craig Bennett, who previously portrayed Big Davey and Dad (Jackie Elliot) in the North American Tour cast of the show, also played the role of Dad at Music Theatre Wichita.
Patti Perkins was the standby for Grandma in the Broadway production, originated the role for the North American Tour production and played the role in the regional productions of the show at The MUNY (St. Louis) and Music Theatre Wichita.
Kilty Reidy was in the final cast as Mr. Braithwaite for the North American Tour of BETM when it ended its run in Sao Paulo, Brazil in 2013 and reprised the role in the Music Theatre Wichita production.
Richard Gatta played the role of Older Billy at Patchogue. Richard was a member of the Ensemble and was both the Fight and Dance Captains for the North American Tour.
Michael Biren was the Dance Captain and member of the Ensemble. He was formerly an Ensemble member in the North American Tour cast and in the regional production at The MUNY in St. Louis.