Cygnet Theatre Announces The Cast and Creative Team of Stephen Sondheim’s Follies, the Inaugural Show at The Joan.
Performances run September 10 – October 5, 2025
SAN DIEGO, CA – (July 28, 2025) – Cygnet Theatre proudly presents the haunting Broadway classic Follies by Stephen Sondheim. Directed by Sean Murray, the musical will run from September 10 to October 5, 2025, and will be the inaugural production of Cygnet Theatre’s contemporary, permanent home, The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center (The Joan) at Arts District Liberty Station in the Joseph Clayes III theater. Opening night is Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM (Pacific Time).
Set in a crumbling theatre slated for demolition, a group of former showgirls reunite for a final evening confronting ghosts of the past, unspoken regrets and the dreams they once chased. The musical features Sondheim’s acclaimed score, including the iconic “Broadway Baby” and “Losing My Mind.”
“Follies is a masterpiece of American musical theatre and the perfect production to inaugurate The Joan,” says Director Sean Murray. “We’re thrilled to reimagine this iconic musical in our brand-new home—a space that invites audiences deep into the emotional lives of these characters. With stunning visuals, deeply human performances, and the lush, unforgettable music of Stephen Sondheim, our production of Follies promises to open our twenty-first season with elegance, complexity, and theatrical magic.”
The cast features Boston Antunez as Young Roscoe/Ensemble; Alyssa Anne Austin (Cygnet Theatre’s Cabaret) as Young Stella/Ensemble; Ian Bartlett as Young Buddy; Drew Bradford (Cygnet Theatre’s The Rocky Horror Show) as Young Ben; Johnisa Breault as Young Carlotta/Ensemble; Kaia Bugler as Ensemble; Sandy Campbell (Cygnet Theatre’s A Little Night Music) as Sally Durant Plummer; Katherine Chatman as Young Solange/Ensemble; Brice Daniel as Young Theodore/Ensemble; Abby DePuy (Cygnet Theatre’s The Effect of Gamma Rays) as Young Heidi/Ensemble; Audrey Deubig (Cygnet Theatre’s The Rocky Horror Show) as Young Sally; Will Doyle as Dimitri Weisman; Dagmar Krause Fields as Heidi Schiller; Karole Foreman (Cygnet Theatre’s Lady Day) as Phyllis Rogers Stone; Russell Garrett (Cygnet Theatre’s Animal Crackers) as Buddy Plummer; Melinda Gilb (Cygnet Theatre’s On the 20th Century) as Stella Deems; Melissa Glasgow as Young Emily/Ensemble; Patti Goodwin as Hattie Walker; Sierra Goria as Young Hattie/Ensemble; David Humphrey (Cygnet Theatre’s Spamalot) as Ben Stone; Ralph Johnson (Cygnet Theatre’s My Fair Lady) as Roscoe; Christopher Lopez as Ensemble; Amanda Naughton as Emily Whitman; Anise Ritchie (Cygnet Theatre’s Rock of Ages) as Solange LaFitte; Nio Russell as Young Phyllis; Leigh Scarritt as Carlotta Campion; and Eddie Yaroch (Cygnet Theatre’s Cabaret) as Theodore Whitman.
In addition to direction by Sean Murray, the creative team for Cygnet’s production of Follies includes: choreography by Katie Banville; music direction by Patrick Marion; scenic design by Andrew Hull, sound design by Matt Lescault Wood, lighting design by Amanda Zieve and associate lighting designer Joshua Heming, costume design by Elisa Benzoni, wig/make up design by Peter Herman; and stage management by Matthew Bantock.
Tickets for Follies are on sale now and may be purchased in person at the box office at their Liberty Station location, by phone at 619-337-1525, or by visiting CygnetTheatre.org. Cygnet Theatre is located at 2880 Roosevelt Road in Arts District Liberty Station. Regular ticket prices start at $44.
About Cygnet Theatre
Cygnet Theatre is one of Southern California’s premier professional theatre companies, now based at the state-of-the-art Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center—affectionately known as The Joan—in the heart of San Diego’s historic Arts District Liberty Station. Founded in 2003, Cygnet has built a reputation for bold, inventive productions and a commitment to both classic and contemporary works, presented with a distinctive Off-Broadway sensibility. Producing theatre year-round, Cygnet welcomes more than 50,000 audience members annually and is recognized for its artistic excellence, strong fiscal management, and deep community investment. Its robust education and outreach programs engage tens of thousands of students and residents each year, fostering meaningful access to the arts and cultivating the next generation of theatre lovers.The Joan provides an exceptional patron experience with world-class acoustics, advanced production capabilities, and beautifully designed indoor and outdoor gathering spaces.
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Stephen Sondheim’s Follies Fact Sheet
WHAT:
Cygnet Theatre presents Stephen Sondheim’s Follies
WHERE:
Cygnet Theatre
The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center
Joseph Clayes III Theater
2880 Roosevelt Road
San Diego, CA 92106
WHO:
Director: Sean Murray
Choreography: Katie Banville
Music Director: Patrick Marion
Scenic Designer: Andrew Hull
Scenic Design Consultant: Ralph Funicello
Sound Designer: Matt Lescault Wood
Costume Designer: Elisa Benzoni
Lighting Designer: Amanda Zieve
Associate Lighting Designer: Joshua Heming
Wig/Make Up Designer: Peter Herman
Stage Management: Matthew Bantock*
Assistant Stage Manager: Ali Flores
2nd Assistant Stage Manager: Karina Ortega
Dresser: Sarah Marion
Dresser Swing: Janelle Arnold
Sound Mixer: Remus Mixer
Follow Spot Operator: Stephanie Ma’alona
Follow Spot Operator: Shala Malone
CAST:
Boston Antunez: Young Roscoe (Ensemble)
Alyssa Anne Austin: Young Stella (Ensemble)
Ian Bartlett: Young Buddy
Drew Bradford: Young Ben
Johnisa Breault: Young Carlotta (Ensemble)
Kaia Bugler: Ensemble
Sandy Campbell: Sally Durant Plummer
Katherine Chatman: Young Solange (Ensemble)
Brice Daniel: Young Theodore (Ensemble)
Abby DePuy: Young Heidi (Ensemble)
Audrey Deubig: Young Sally
Will Doyle: Dimitri Weisman
Dagmar Krause Fields: Heidi Schiller
Karole Foreman: Phyllis Stone*
Russell Garrett: Buddy Plummer*
Melinda Gilb: Stella Deems*
Melissa Glasgow: Young Emily (Ensemble)
Patti Goodwin: Hattie Walker
Sierra Goria: Young Hattie (Ensemble)
David Humphrey: Ben Stone*
Ralph Johnson: Roscoe
Christopher Lopez: Ensemble
Amanda Naughton: Emily Whitman*
Anise Ritchie: Solange LaFitte*
Nio Russell: Young Phyllis
Leigh Scarritt: Carlotta Campion*
Eddie Yaroch: Theodore Whitman
*Member of Actors Equity Association
DATES:
Previews begin: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
Opening: Saturday, September 13, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
Closes: Sunday, October 5, 2025 @ 2:00 PM
Showtimes:
Wednesday – Saturday at 7:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 PM
PRICE:
Prices start at $44 with discounts for preview performances, students, and military.
