MEET THE CAST of Disney's FROZEN!

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

DECEMBER 10 THROUGH 29, 2024

HOUSTON – Come to Arendelle with Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) and meet the cast of the magical new production of Disney’s Frozen.

Theatre Under The Stars was one of only a handful of theatres across the country chosen by Disney to create one of the first regional productions of Frozen. The new staging and designs will feature all the magic of this iconic musical and allow audiences to experience Arendelle in a whole new way.

"TUTS’ production of Frozen will be unlike any you’ve seen before! With all the music and beloved characters you adore, we’re reimagining the world of Arendelle in a fresh, breathtaking way," shared TUTS Artistic Director Dan Knechtges, who’s not only directing but also choreographing this dazzling journey into Frozen magic.

Dive into the enchanted tale of Frozen, where two royal sisters, Anna and Elsa, are separated by a powerful, icy spell. As Arendelle falls under an endless winter, brave Anna, along with the fearless Kristoff, the hilarious Olaf, and loyal Sven, embarks on a daring quest to reunite with Elsa and save their kingdom. Will the warmth of sisterhood break the frozen curse? See the story you love told in a whole new way by a fabulous cast of performers.

Leading the cast are Jenna Lee Rosen as “Elsa,” Cailen Fu as “Anna,” Fergie Philippe as “Kristoff,” Mark Ivy as “Olaf” and Manuel Stark Santos as “Hans.” Also in the cast are Ben Lurye as “Weselton,” and Tyler Ray Lewis and Sarah Sachi as “Pabbie” and “Bulda.”

Joining them in the ensemble are: Mike Baerga, Ben Chavez, Evin Johnson, Kelly Lomonte, Courtney Markowitz, Miles Marmolejo, Alex Quirreh, Rebecca Russell, Yasmine Sumiyoshi, Braden Tanner, Cassandra Zepeda and Teresa Zimmerman.

Additionally, students from both TUTS Education programs — TUTS Humphreys School of Musical Theatre and The River — are given the opportunity to audition for many of TUTS Mainstage shows throughout the season. Frozen features many of the talented students who are part of these programs in the Teen Ensemble.

The Teen Ensemble includes: Amelia Butterfras, Aria Carr, Mollie Diaz, Haley Griffin, Nicole Hiemstra, Julian Lammey, Asher Phelps, Abby Yadan, Riley Korfhage, Gavin Cabote, Will Merkle, Tessa Garcia, Zoe White, Jake Hurst, Khalid Trent, Matthew Call and Kaavya Rajarathnam.

Joining Knechtges on the production are: Music Director, Stephen W. Jones; Scenic Designer, Tim Mackabee; Costume Designer, Colleen Grady, Lighting Designer, Jason Lyons; Sound Designer, Andrew Harper; Projection Designer, Mike Tutaj: Puppetry Design: Afsaneh Aayani; Hair & Makeup Designer, Kelley Jordan; Production Stage Manager, Amy Ramsdell and Associate Director, Kyle Craig Bogard. Casting for Frozen is provided by Calleri Jensen Davis Casting and by TUTS Associate Artistic Director, Laura Peete. 

Frozen runs December 10 through 29, 2024 at the Theatre Under The Stars. Tickets start at just $40, and are available online at TUTS.com, or by contacting the TUTS Box Office by phone at (713) 558-8887 or in person by visiting the Box Office located at 800 Bagby Street. 

Disney’s FROZEN

is created FOR YOU by Theatre Under The Stars!

DECEMBER 10 – 29, 2024

Music and Lyrics — Kristen Anderson Lopez and Robert Lopez

Book — Jennifer Lee

Based on the Disney film by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck & Jennifer Lee

Originally produced on Broadway by Disney Theatrical Group

DO YOU WANT TO BUILD A SNOWMAN?

Disney’s Frozen, created right here for the city of Houston by Theatre Under The Stars, is the magical wintery treat you need this holiday season! TUTS Artistic Director, Dan Knechtges, directs and choreographs a brand-new staging of this smash hit musical.

Enter the icy world of Arendelle where the newly crowned Queen Elsa has accidentally set off an eternal winter. Join her younger sister, Anna, along with Kristoff, Olaf and Sven on a snowy adventure to find Elsa and save the kingdom.

Filled with enough magic, joy and laughter to thaw even the coldest heart, Disney’s Frozen is the holiday treat you won’t want to miss!

Hand-selected by Disney, TUTS is one of 5 regional theatres globally to produce an exciting and imaginative new staging!

Based on the Disney film by Jennifer Lee and Directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee. .