Inspired by true events, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie celebrates acceptance, belonging, and the power of unconditional love a mother has for her child. Everybody’s Talking about Jamie tells the inspiring story of Jamie New, a sixteen-year-old boy from Sheffield who dreams of becoming a drag queen.

His loving mom showers him with endless support but it's not all rainbows for Jamie as his deadbeat dad and some ignorant school kids attempt to rain on his sensational aspirations. Faced with societal pressures and the challenges of self-discovery, Jamie overcomes obstacles and embraces his true-identity. In rousing and colorful musical numbers, Jamie and his community inspire one another to be more accepting. The musical, with music by Dan Gillespie Sells and book and lyrics by Tom MacRae, has been praised for its empowering message and infectious energy. 

Cast



Henry Cawood

Jamie New



Brett Warner

Ray



Laura Lyman Payne

Miss Hedge



Doug Fowler

Hugo/Loco Chanelle



Arya J Valley

Tray Sophisticay



Jacob Hemsath

Laika Virgin



Sam Illum

Dean Paxton



Laila Jalil

Pritti Pasha



Gabriela Yarbrough

Vicki



Sophie DeYoung

Bex



Abriela Rodriguez

Fatimah



Carlos Gutierrez

Levi



Dave Mar

Cy

Production Team



Penny Ayn Maas

Director



Vonda K. Bowling

Music Director/Piano/Conductor



Evor .

Choreographer

Assistant Costume Designer



Kevin Brown

Scenic Design



Scott Guenther

Lighting Designer



Suzi Cranford

Costume Designer



Brian Christensen

Sound Design



Kennedy Smith

Props Designer



Michael B. Moore

Wig, Hair, and Makeup Designer



Dennis Canright

Master Carpenter



Mia Lindemann

Master Electrician



Lexi Salmon

Assistant Stage Manager