Sagebrush High School Class of 1987
Laura Bell Bundy
Romy White
Laura Bell Bundy
(Romy White)
Broadway: “Elle Woods” Legally Blonde (Tony®, Drama Desk & Outer Critics Noms), “Sylvia” The Cottage, “Amber” Hairspray (OBC), “Glinda” Wicked. Notable Off Bway: Mama I’m a Big Girl Now (Drama Desk Nom) “Tina” Ruthless (Outer Critics/Drama Desk Noms). TV: “Anger Management,” “Fairly OddParents,” “Call Me Kat,” “How I Met Your Mother/Father,” “Hart Of Dixie,” “Perfect Harmony,” “The Guest Book,” “American Gods,” and more. Film: Jumanji, Dreamgirls, Huck Finn, Snow Day, etc. Billboard top 5 recording artist: “Achin & Shakin,” (UMG) “Another Piece of Me” (Big Machine). Sony publishing songwriter (2008-2013). Women Of Tomorrow album & podcast. Best decision: Marrying Thom, having Huck and moving to Hardscrabble Farm in NJ. All socials: @laurabellbundy
Kara Lindsay
Michele Weinberger
Kara Lindsay
(Michele Weinberger)
is best known for originating Katherine Plumber in Disney’s Newsies on Broadway and reprising the role in the 2017 film. She is also one of Wicked’s longest-running Glindas on Broadway and starred as Cynthia Weil in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Add’l credits include: Once Upon a Mattress (Broadway), Little House on the Prairie, and regional productions nationwide. TV: “Murphy Brown,” ABC’s “Disney Family Singalong,” “Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary” among others. All my love to Kevin, Emerson, and my Mom.
Jordan Kai Burnett
Heather/Others
Jordan Kai Burnett
(Heather/Others)
originated the role of Heather Mooney in Romy & Michele: The Musical (5th Avenue, Seattle- Gregory Award nom.) Other credits include Gilda Radner in Gene & Gilda (59E59 & George Street Playhouse), title role in Scissorhands the Musical (Hollywood & Southwark Playhouse, London), Emcee in Magic Mike Live (Las Vegas), and HBOMAX’s “Finding Magic Mike.” @jkaib
DeMarius R. Copes
DJ/Others
DeMarius R. Copes
(DJ/Others)
Broadway: Some Like It Hot (OBC), Mean Girls (OBC), Elf the Musical (2024 Revival). Off-Brodway: Once Upon A Mattress (NYCC Encores!). Tours: Hamilton (2nd Nat’l), Newsies (1st Nat’l). Regional: Midnight in the Garden... (Goodman Theatre), The Prom (Alliance Theatre), A Chorus Line (Maltz Jupiter Theatre). TV/Film: Dear Evan Hansen, “POSE,” “SNL,” “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade,” “The Tony Awards®” (CBS). Love to Mom, CTG, and CN4L! @demariusr_copes
Ninako Donville
Lisa/Others
Ninako Donville
(Lisa/Others)
Broadway: Pirates! The Penzance Musical (Stanley Daughter), A Beautiful Noise (OBC Swing, Dance Captain). Other credits: A Beautiful Noise First National Tour (Vacation Swing), May We All The REV Theatre Co. (Rachel, Jenna u/s, Dance Captain). Gratitude to Michele, Leorah, and her UIA team. ドンビル家、アヤユー！IG: @ninakodonville | ninadonville.com
Erica Dorfler
Kelly/Others
Erica Dorfler
(Kelly/Others)
She/Her–A very special thank you to Tony Cloer of Blue Ridge Entertainment, the best manager in the business. Huge thanks to the entire R&M company and everyone at Casting by ARC. Love to all of my mentors, friends, and family. For Brian. Credits: several. Visit www.ericadorfler.com.
Hannah Florence
Swing
Hannah Florence
(Swing)
Broadway: Cabaret, Wicked, My Fair Lady, Paramour, Gigi, Scandalous. Off Broadway: This Ain’t No Disco (ATC), Grand Hotel (Encores!), West Side Story (Carnegie Hall). National Tours: Anastasia (Anya u/s), The Phantom Of The Opera (Meg Giry). Member of Shiz Comedy (UCB). Huge thanks to Lakey Wolff, Nicolosi, ARC. Let’s fold scarves! @hannahflorencechin
Michael Thomas Grant
Sandy/Others
Michael Thomas Grant
(Sandy/Others)
started working with Romy and Michele in 2015, and is so excited to be back at Sagebrush High! You may know him as James Morgan on “Grey’s Anatomy” (ABC), as Leif Donnelly in “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist” (NBC), or from one of many theatre shows in and around Los Angeles!
Je’Shaun Jackson
Toby/Others
Je’Shaun Jackson
(Toby/Others)
(He/She/They) is VERY excited to make their Off Broadway Debut! Recent credits include Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey II), Seussical The Musical (Horton), and Fat Ham (Juicy). Seen on ABC’s “American Idol,” Je’Shaun thanks their family, friends, and team for their endless love and support. IG/TikTok: @_shaunjay_ / @_jeshaunjackson_
Pascal Pastrana
Billy/Others
Pascal Pastrana
(Billy/Others)
Stage 42 debut! Credits include Broadway: OBC The Great Gatsby; Shane, Mean Girls; Swing, A Beautiful Noise; Tours: Carmen La Cubana; Chefs—The Sizzling Sensation; Regional: Max Von Horn, Tootsie; Marcus, Yellow Face; Danny Zuko, Grease; Jesus, Godspell; Sky, Mamma Mia!; Netflix: “Uncoupled.” Appearances in Broadway Bares and at Birdland Jazz Club. Special thanks to Celeste Simone, Michael McElroy, Mark Sendroff, & Hudson Artist. Insta pvpastrana.
Lauren Zakrin
Christie/Others
Lauren Zakrin
(Christie/Others)
Recent: Lord of the Rings: A Musical Tale in Chicago (Galadriel). Broadway: Once Upon a One More Time (Little Mermaid), Cursed Child (Moaning Myrtle, Delphi u/s), Great Comet (Natasha u/s), Rock of Ages (Sherrie), Tours: Wicked (Glinda u/s), Grease (Sandy), Legally Blonde (Elle u/s). Off Broadway: We Are the Tigers (Riley), Cruel Intentions (Kathryn), TV: “JCS LIVE!” (NBC).
Creative Team
Book
Robin Schiff
Robin Schiff
(Book)
Robin Schiff has been a working TV and feature film writer for more than forty years. She is currently an executive producer on the Netflix series “Emily In Paris.” She is super excited to be writing a sequel to her movie Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion, which will star Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino and have parts for other cast members from the original. Robin was a member of famed L.A. improv troupe The Groundlings, which is where she honed her comedy skills. In her free time, Robin likes to watch TV and nap.
Music & Lyrics
Gwendolyn Sanford & Brandon Jay
Gwendolyn Sanford & Brandon Jay
(Music & Lyrics)
After playing in rock bands for twenty years, Gwendolyn Sanford and Brandon Jay began composing music for television shows like “Orange is the New Black,” “Weeds,” and “American Princess.” Their music was also featured at the Second Stage Theater for the world premiere of Gruesome Playground Injuries.
Producer
Barry Kemp
Barry Kemp
(Producer)
Barry is one of the original producers of the film. He began his career writing for “Taxi” and went on to create and produce the hit series “Newhart” and “Coach,” which ran a combined 17 seasons. In addition to Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion he developed and produced the hit films Patch Adams and Catch Me If You Can. Kemp’s productions have grossed more than $1 billion.
Producer
Stephen Soucy
Stephen Soucy
(Producer)
Stephen is a theater producer and filmmaker. Theater projects include Broadway’s The Boys in the Band, Life of Pi, and his Ovation Award-winning production of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. He produced/directed the feature documentary film, Merchant Ivory, distributed by Cohen Media Group and Curzon Film in 2024.
Producer
Peter Schneider
Peter Schneider
(Producer)
Peter was the first president of Walt Disney Feature Animation, where he developed the megahits Who Framed Roger Rabbit, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and The Lion King and oversaw the transfer of several of them to live action. Independently, he also developed Sister Act and was Lead Producer of Water for Elephants (seven Tony® nominations) on Broadway.
Producer
Laurence Mark
Laurence Mark
(Producer)
Laurence is a veteran film producer with an impressive array of credits including Julie & Julia, Dreamgirls, Jerry Maguire, As Good As It Gets, and Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion. With Bill Condon, he also produced “The 81st Annual Academy Awards®,” hosted by Hugh Jackman.
Executive Producers
ShowTown Productions
Nathan Gehan / Jamison Scott
ShowTown Productions
(Executive Producers)
Nathan Gehan and Jamison Scott’s Broadway producing credits include: A Christmas Carol (2019), Oh Mary!, Job, Into the Woods (Broadway/Tour), Parade (Tour), and How to Dance in Ohio. Upcoming: Beat Street and The Bad News Bears. @showtown.nyc
Music Supervisor/
Orchestrations/
Arrangements
Keith Harrison Dworkin
Keith Harrison Dworkin
(Music Supervisor/Orchestrations/Arrangements)
Keith’s songs, compositions, and arrangements have been heard in television, film, and stage productions. His credits include: “American Idol,” “The Emmy® Awards,” “FX’s American Horror Story,” Showtime’s “Kidding” starring Jim Carrey, Netflix’s “The Prom“ starring Meryl Streep, and Sony’s “Cinderella” starring Camila Cabello, Idina Menzel, and Billy Porter — to name a few. Keith is also the creator, writer, and songwriter of the acclaimed new musical Emojiland (The New York Times Critic’s Pick).
Choreographer
Karla Puno Garcia
Karla Puno Garcia
(Choreographer)
Emmy® Award Winner 76th Tony® Awards. Broadway: DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES, THE CONNECTOR (MCC). TV: Starz “Power Book III: Raising Kanaan,” ENCORES Off-Center-GONE MISSING; RENT at Theatre Aspen; Tick, Tick ... BOOM! Tokyo Japan; SOMEWHERE at the Geva Theatre; Duncan Sheik and Kyle Jarrow’s NOIR at Alley Theatre, Artsie Winner IN THE HEIGHTS at VA Rep. Upcoming: Directing A CHORUS LINE, Theatre Group Asia. IG @KarlaPunoGarcia
Director
Kristin Hanggi
Kristin Hanggi
(Director)
Kristin is a Tony Award® nominee known for directing the international smash hit Rock of Ages, which she has staged worldwide, including on Broadway and in the West End. She directed on the Emmy®-winning Netflix musical series “Julie and the Phantoms” and recently helmed Accidentally Brave, produced by Steven Soderbergh, premiering on HBO and MAX. Some other directing credits include original productions of the cult favorite bare: a pop opera, Naomi & Ely’s No Kiss List, Dear Dumb Diary, Pussycat Dolls at the Roxy, Atlantis, and the new musical It’s All Your Fault, Tyler Price!. She is currently developing God, Sex, & Musical Theater with music by KT Tunstall.