"Honolulu Broadway Babies is a non-profit organization committed to bringing professional and dynamic artists from around the world to Hawaii to produce outstanding musical concerts based on award winning Broadway shows.

"Our dream is to reach out to educators, entertainers, charitable organizations, and the public to build worldwide partnerships in creating resourses for the development and growth of people with disabilities. In addition, we envision our benefit concerts to attract mainland and European visitors, therefore supporting our local tourism industry.

"Beneficiaries include Goodwill Industries of Hawaii and VSA Arts Hawaii-Pacific. These two non-profit organizations are dedicated to providing services for people with disabilities through education and career opportunities." - Honolulu Broadway Babies Program -

Original concept by Kristian Lei
Directed by Kristian Lei
Co-Creative Director: Skeeter Christianson
Choreographed by Katherine L. Jones
Musical Direction by Mark Minasian
Set Design by Shawn Thompson and Don Ranney
Costume Design by John D
Lighting Design by Don Ranney
Sound Design by John Guild
Sound Effects by Skeeter Christianson
Hair: Kissa Hair Salon
Make-up by: O.G. Oguma
Production Stage Manager: Lauren Kaawa, John Kaawa
Sarah Moore
Managing Director: Odeyssa Douglas, Kenneth Vigilia
Honolulu Broadway Babies Board of Directors and Officers
Kristian Lei Vinta, CEO and President
Liza T.H. Yogi, Executive Vice President
Kenneth E. Vigilia, Vice President
Ryan J.C. Canlas, Treasurer
Odeyssa Douglas, Executive Secretary

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Imported Ingredients: Broadway Babies
	Joan Almedilla was born and raised in Cebu City, Philippines. She joined her first talent competition at the age of 5. While she was in college, Joan won first prize in a prestigious singing competition called The Cebu Popular Music Festival.Joan had numerous solo shows in the Philippines and the US. In 1994, Joan competed at The Amatuer Nights at the Apollo three times where she was discovered by the producers of the hit Broadway show MISS SAIGON. After a week of rehearsal, she made her Broadway debut in 1995 portraying the role of Kim in MISS SAIGON.
She then went on to play the role of Fantine in the Broadway National tour of LES MISERABLES. While in MISS SAIGON, Joan sang the National Anthem at Fordham University for the Asian American Celebration. She is currently writing original songs and building her own successful internet based business while playing role of Soul Girl in the Broadway National tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR.
Trisha Mae Banquerigo,a native Californian, began singing professionally in 1998 when she was cast by the Walt Disney Company to portray Disney's Heroine Pocahontas in Disneyland Presents Animazement-the Musicallive on stage at the Disneyland resort. Her other stage credits include: SHOWBOAT, THE KING AN I, and CHILDREN OF EDEN. Trisha Mae continues to make waves in teh entertainment world with every performance. She is a member of a six member singing group HOPE, a gospel music ministry based in Southern
California.
	Audri T. Dalio hails from Orlando, Florida, USA. After studying in the Theatre Program at Valencia Community College, Audri began her career working for Walt Disney where she performed the title role in Disney's THE SPIRIT OF POCAHONTAS, as well as the role of "Jasmine," from Disney's Aladdin. Her credits include "Liat" in SOUTH PACIFIC, and "Tuptim" in THE KING AND I. Television credits include work on "Seaquest," "MTV's Lip Service," and "An Epcot Odyssey." In the recording studio, Audri can be heard on the Ayla recording "Angel Falls," and
the DJ Cosmos/Mythos release of "Send Me an Angel." Audri's European career includes the rold of Kim in MISS SAIGON. Most recently, Audri played the role of Belle in the Broadway National tour of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.
Broadway Brutes
Marc Dalio, a native of Sparta, New Jersey, graduated from Rowan College of New Jersey with two degrees, Cum Laude in Vocal Performance and Music Education. Recently, Marc co-produced, arranged for and performed on A Wish for Christmas, a CD benefiting the Make a Wish Foundation. He enjoys his free time in the company of his beautiful wife, Audri and their son, Blaze Anthony. Some of Marc's credits include: Gaston, in the Broadway National Tour of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE
BEAST, the National Tour of LES MISERABLES, as well as the leading roles in the American Premiere of METROPOLIS, WEST SIDE STORY, PIPPIN, SOUTH PACIFIC, NOISES OFF, and JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT.
	Bonifacio Deoso, Jr's credits include: Thuy in MISS SAIGON, Broadway and 2nd National Touring Company; Lun Tha in THE KING AND I, national and regional productions. He has produced and directed benefit concerts which have featured prominent performers from Broadway blockbusters such as LES MISERABLES, MISS SAIGON, RENT, and THE LION KING. He continues to devote his spare time helping out in benefits when he's not busy working as a medical professional or studying for his Master's degree at UCLA.
Ryan Jim Cucueco Canlas is currently the manager of a contemporary Christian group called HOPE, which is currently producing a CD that will come out by the end of the year. Ryan has been honored to sing with a lot of talented people from Broadway stars from MISS SAIGON, LION KING, and RENT to his wonderful great and talented friends. He has been in local production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, and a college production of RENT. He is thankful again to God, friends and family for the
opportunity to participate in this wonderful event.

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