"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" opens Friday!

 Brillianteen's Joseph stars Josh Hamburg, here with Jennie Buonaiuto, Claire Wagner, Ellen Roeder, Najeema Muhammed-Bey, Sophie Graham and Mariah Garcia The McGaw YMCA is proud to present its 59th Brillianteen production, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,written by the dynamic duo of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. Andrew Lloyd Webber (Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Phantom of the Opera) wrote the music and Tim Rice (Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Aladdin, Lion King) wrote the lyrics. It is based on the biblical story of Joseph from the Old Testament. This lighthearted family-friendly musical tells the story of Joseph (played by Josh Hamburg) and his brothers. Originally written as a “pop cantata" in 1968 for a school choir in London, Joseph made its Broadway debut in January 27, 1982. The film adaptation was produced in 1999

The Narrator (role shared by Anita Babbitt, De'erin Hickman, Veronika Lewis, Torrie Meliska, Sara Roth and Claire Sengupta) tells the story through word and song, guiding the audience expertly through the story of Joseph and his brothers. Joseph is one of the few major British musical theatre shows with hardly any spoken dialogue, being almost completely in song.

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Brillianteen Alumni Revue

The McGaw YMCA is hosting a one-night revue of past Brillianteen show tunes, performed by Brillianteen alumni, at King Lab School auditorium Saturday, March 13, 2010. We need your help to reconnect with performers and start spreading the word!

If you are interested in:

  • participating in the alumni performance,
  • joining the planning committee for the alumni revue,
  • spreading the word about this event with your Brillianteen or YMCA contacts,
  • or being a member of the audience,
Find more details and order Alumni Revue tickets at The McGaw YMCA's 125th Anniversary page, or contact Michelle Janke at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (847) 475-7400 x218.

 

 
Rehearsal Schedules! Get Your Rehearsal Schedules Here!

Click here for the current Brillianteen 2010 "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" cast rehearsal schedule!

 
Become a Sponsor

Brillianteen could never raise the curtain without the support of community businesses, organizations, and individuals who provide sponsorships, and in doing so, put their messages in front of some of Evanston's most active families and their children.

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If you have a business, consider a Business Ad. A Brillianteen ad shows the Brillianteen audience of Evanston families and friends that you care about our teens and the Brillianteen show they work so hard to present.

Click here to download the business ad agreement in a Word document, open it in your word processor, fill in your details, and send the document to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  , or print it, fill it out, and send it to

Brillianteen Showbook
c/o The McGaw YMCA
1000 Grove St.
Evanston, IL 60201,

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If you are a family member or friend who wants to place a personal ad to honor your favorite Brillianteen,

Click here to download the personal ad agreement in a Word document, open it in your word processor, fill in your details, and send the document to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or print it, fill it out, and send it to

Brillianteen Showbook
c/o The McGaw YMCA
1000 Grove St.
Evanston, IL 60201,

For more information about Brillianteen's sponsoring opportunities, contact the McGaw YMCA Arts Program Manager This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at 847-475-7400, ext. 225, or at

The McGaw YMCA
1000 Grove St.
Evanston, IL 60201.

 
2010 Cast List

Narrators

Anita Babbit

De'erin Hickman

Veronika Lewis

Torrie Meliska 

Sara Roth

Claire Sengupta

Joseph

Josh Hamburg

Jacob

Charles Jefferson

Potiphar

David Lenz

Mrs. Potiphar

Jessica Lakind

Baker

Kevin Provost

Butler

Ben Shiplett

Pharaoh 

Aaron Damashek 

Wives:

Sarah-Claire Anderson

Deborah-Najeema Bay

Dinah-Jennie Bounaiuto

Naomi-Mariah Garcia

Shoshana-Sophie Graham

Rachel-Mady Martin

Rebecca-Kayla Northrop

Ziporah-Ellen Roeder

Ruth-Molly Sloane

Zahavah-Maddy Smith-Huemer

Miriam-Corinne Sondak

Leah-Claire Wagner

Brothers:

Reuben-Brian Mates

Simeon-Zach Mulica

Levi-Isaac Herman

Naphtali-Jack Folz

Isaachar-Bill Zunamon

Asher-Jake Citterman

Dan-Eugene Mason

Zebulun-Connor MacCrimmon

Gad-Danny Rothschild

Benjamin-Cody Berman

Judah-Ben Newman 

 

Ensemble:

Includes all remaining cast members!