THE CAST OF THE ORIGINAL NEW YORK PRODUCTION
of “THE IT GIRL” WHICH OPENED ON MAY 3, 2001 at THE YORK
THEATRE CO.:
JEAN
LOUISA KELLY (Betty) Some of Ms. Kelly's films include The
Fantasticks, Mr. Holland's Opus, and Uncle
Buck. She can currently be seen in the CBS comedy "Yes,
Dear". Other television includes NBC series "Cold Feet,"
guest spots on "Law & Order," "Homicide" and
"Mad About You," and several television movies. She was
in the original Broadway cast of Into the Woods and
has appeared in such shows as R.S.V.P. Broadway,
Gigi, and Annie. She dedicates this
performance to her cousin Teddy. Visit her at Jeanlouisakelly.com
STEPHEN
DeROSA (Monty) York: Oh Captain! (Mufti)
Broadway: Into the Woods, The Man Who Came to Dinner
(Roundabout/PBS) Off-Broadway: Newyorkers (MTC);
Wonderful Town, Do Re Mi (Encores!);
The Mystery of Irma Vep; Love's Fire
(Public Theatre, Guthrie Lab, RSC Barbican, London). Regional: Williamstown,
Berkshires, Old Globe, Huntington, Arden and many others. MFA: Yale
Drama
JONATHAN
DOKUCHITZ (Jonathan) Broadway: The Boys from Syracuse,
Dream, Tommy (Capt. Walker), Company,
Into the Woods, Aspects of Love.
Off-Broadway: The Bubbly Black Girl (Playwrights),
The Waves (NYTW), Up Against It
(Public), regionally at the Guthrie, La Jolla, Williamstown, NY Stage
& Film, Alabama Shakespeare. Film and TV: "Sex and the City",
"The Street", "Ed", and ABC's "Gephetto",
he was the singing voice of Dimitri in Fox's animated feature Anastasia,
several appearances on "The Late Show with David Letterman"
and "An Evening with Stephen Sondheim" on PBS.
JESSICA
BOEVERS (Adela) is currently appearing on Broadway as “Ado
Annie” in OKLAHOMA! She also appeared at the
Yale Repertory Theatre as Mrs. Millimant in The Way of the
World. Broadway credits include Les Miserables,
Rent, A Funny Thing... (original
company) and Beauty and the Beast. Regionally she
has performed at Steppenwolf Theatre Co., Williamstown Theatre Festival,
The Goodman Theatre, The Geva, and Apple Tree Theatre. Love and thanks
to Matt.
SUSAN
M. HAEFNER (Molly/Daisy) Broadway: Thoroughly Modern
Millie, State Fair. National Tour and London:
Damn Yankees starring Jerry Lewis. Other NY credits
include The Occupation of Heather Rose by Wendy Lill
(NY premiere), and The Royal Family of Broadway (workshop).
Regional credits include: Thoroughly Modern Millie
(La Jolla Playhouse), Most Happy Fella (Rosabella,
West Virginia Public Theatre and Weston Playhouse), 42nd Street
(Peggy Sawyer, Casa Manana), Barter Theatre and Milwaukee Repertory
Theatre. Susan is a graduate of FSU/Asolo Conservatory with an MFA
in acting.
DANETTE
HOLDEN (Jane/Mrs. Van Norman/Dance Captain) is happily making
her New York debut. National Tour: Annie, Paper Mill
Playhouse: Follies (Young Sally - cast recording),
Mame (Gloria Upson). North Carolina Theatre: Show
Boat (Magnolia), Music Man (Marian), Carousel
(Julie Jordan). CCM Graduate. Here's to a teacher who always believed,
a sister who always laughs, a husband out of a fairytale, and a mom
who is the whole reason I'm here.
MONTE
WHEELER (Mr. Notting) A Kansas native, Monte recently picked
up all of his possessions and headed to New York. He's thankful to
have landed in such good company. He would like to thank BT, the staff,
cast, and the York for their enthusiasm. And to his supporting friends
back home, he sends his deepest thanks. He would like to dedicate
his performance to his family; Shane, Dennis J. and to his favorite
performers, Barb and Kyle.
SUSAN
OWEN (Understudy) recently concluded the 3rd National Tour
of Beauty and the Beast (Belle). Susan toured the
country as Christine in the Second National Tour of Phantom
of the Opera and recently performed the role on Broadway.
She also has been seen regionally at the Williamstown Theatre Festival,
the Goodspeed Opera House and the McCarter Theatre. Susan is a graduate
of the University of Michigan. Thanks to Chris for all his love and
support.
CHRISTOPHER
SUTTON (Understudy) comes directly from I Love You,
You're Perfect, Now Change, directed by Joel Bishoff. He
recently appeared as Don Lockwood in Singin' in the Rain
at Walnut Street Theatre where he received the Barrymore Award for
Buddy in The Buddy Holly Story last season. Also:
Blood Brothers (Mickey, Barrymore Nomination), Me
& My Girl (Bill), Crazy For You (Bobby),
Cabaret (Emcee). Numerous TV/voiceovers.
