Leader of the Pack: The Ellie Greenwich Musical

May 1 - May 16

Music and Lyrics by Ellie Greenwich and friends

Liner notes by Anne Beatts

Additional material by Jack Heifner

Based on an original concept by Melanie Mintz

This hit Broadway musical retrospective celebrates the life and times of Ellie Greenwich, whose doo-wop sounds skyrocketed to the top of the '60s charts. The story of Ellie's rise to fame and fortune is punctuated with the virtual hit parade of her music: "Chapel of Love," Da Doo Ron Ron," "Be My Baby," "Hanky Panky," "Do Wah Diddy Diddy," "And Then He Kissed Me" and, of course, the title song, "Leader of the Pack."

"A happy, high-spirited, foot-stomping romp, I never realized the songs of the sixties could sound so good." WNBC Radio

LEADER OF THE PACK: THE ELLIE GREENWICH MUSICAL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

CAST

M. ELENA MADDY (Ellie Greenwich)

M. Elena Maddy (she/her) is an NYC based performer/choreographer thrilled to be performing at The Harmony Theater for the first time! Raised in West Virginia, Elena earned her BFA in Musical Theatre and BA in Dance from West Virginia University. Recently, she was seen at Greenbrier Valley Theatre in their 2025 season in MACBETH (Witch 3/Captain/Fleance), BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL (Marilyn Wald/Choreographer), and CLUE (Yvette). Other credits include CARRIE (Sue), BRIGHT STAR (Florence), and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (Hermia) with Noah Johnson’s Company of Moment Makers- she’s excited to work with him again! Love always to my friends and family, who never complain about how far they have to travel to see me! @elmaddy_89

KOMOCA (Darlene Love)

Komoca is an actor and singer who studied theatre at Butler University and began her professional career performing in local theatre productions. In addition to her work onstage, Komoca has appeared as a soloist in several notable gospel music events, including performances in Nashville, TN on the Bobby Jones Gospel Show, in Columbus, OH at the Gospel Music Choice Awards pre-show, and in Rockford, IL at the Gospel Soar Awards pre-show. She has also been featured as a guest performer on Fox 59’s Indy Now. Komoca’s musical theatre credits include AIDA and the 1960s jukebox musical, BEEHIVE. She has performed with the award-winning stage play HER LIES, HIS SECRETS and appeared in Voices of the Avenue with Black Light Training and Development at District Theatre. Passionate about storytelling through music, Komoca enjoys musical theatre and songwriting and is excited for what’s next to come.

LILLIAN LESLIE (Annie)

Lillian was born and raised in Indianapolis, IN. She is a recent graduate from Ball State’s Musical Theatre Option, and she is ecstatic to return to the stage in her fourth production at The Harmony Theater. She thanks her family, and friends for the endless love and support they offer her.

AUSTIN MICHAEL RUSSELL (Jeff Barry)

Austin Michael Russell is an Actor, Writer, Director, and Avid Book Reader who is so glad to call the Harmony his second home! You may recognize him on this stage as Templeton, Schroeder, or John Truitt -- and as the director of OKLAHOMA! last season. This season -- He is taking on a new challenge as Creative and Education Director, so if you want to talk about our shows or how we are looking to get kids involved -- find him! He would like to dedicate this and every performance to his Creator, his family, and to the Walruses at the Indianapolis Zoo.

KYLE HOLCOMB (Gus Sharkey)

Kyle is always excited to be back in Hillsboro! Previous Harmony shows include HOLIDAY INN (Stanley) and OKLAHOMA! (Curly). Originally from Houston, Texas, he graduated from Catholic University in Washington DC with a degree in Musical Theatre. REGIONAL: ONCE (Eamon/Emcee) at Waterfront Playhouse in Florida, MAN OF LA MANCHA (Captain/Guitarist) at Priscilla Beach Theatre in Massachusetts, ANASTASIA (Tsar/Count Ipolitov) and THE MUSIC MAN (Olin Britt) at The Round Barn Theatre in Indiana, JERSEY BOYS (Hank/Ensemble) at Cumberland Theatre in Maryland, THE SOUND OF MUSIC (Franz), THE DROWSY CHAPERONE (Gangster 2), THE SECRET GARDEN, and CINDERELLA at Leavenworth Summer Theatre in Washington State. CUA: ORDINARY DAYS (Jason), GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES (Doug), SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER (Dr. Sugar). For Abuela. www.kylemholcomb.com @kylemholcomb

RACHEL WINTER (Rosie/Ensemble/Annie understudy)

Rachel is thrilled to make her Harmony debut! She graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in Theatre and a minor in Music. After the pandemic she assistant directed at a local high school, then found her way to the Quad Cities where she now works as a Bootlegger at Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse. Some of her favorite credits include Belle in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Priscilla Presley in HEARTBREAK HOTEL, Vivienne Kensington in LEGALLY BLONDE and Janet Weiss in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW. She thanks everyone for attending and hopes you enjoy the show!

KODY HORROCKS (Shelley/Ensemble/Ellie understudy)

Kody Horrocks is so excited to be back at The Harmony Theater! She is originally from Omaha, Nebraska but is currently residing in Chicago, Illinois. Kody recently graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University with a BFA in Musical Theatre. Some of her favorite roles include Deirdre in THE COTTAGE, Jovie in ELF the Musical, Jackie in DISASTER!, Gloria in BOEING BOEING, and Calliope in XANADU. She would like to give a big thank you to her parents, and her partner Ben, for always supporting her dreams.

KATE MOBLEY (Mickey/Dance Couple/Ensemble; Choreographer)

Kate is overjoyed to be returning to the Harmony stage after most recently portraying Gabriella in BOEING BOEING. A Florida-native, Kate learned to acclimate to midwestern winters during the Harmony’s production of HOLIDAY INN and before that was seen scuffin’ boots last summer in OKLAHOMA! Other favorite regional credits include ALL SHOOK UP (Natalie), RENT (Mimi Marquez), and LEGALLY BLONDE (Elle Woods). She would like to thank the Harmony team for the opportunity to share the stage tonight. @katemobleyt on Instagram.

MILAN LOREAL (Gina/Ensemble/Darlene understudy)

Milan is a Baltimore native now residing in NY and has loved traveling to different theatres to perform over the last 9 years! Off the stage, Milan is a dance teacher of Jazz, Hip Hop, Vogueing and American and Latin style Ballroom dance, among other things! She is also a teaching artist faculty of NJPAC arts and education program and adjunct dance teaching artist of ActUp Theatre Arts Academy in Hartford, CT! Some of her favorite show credits include DREAMGIRLS, AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ and A BRONX TALE!  She grounds all her love and gratitude to God and her family! IG: @MilanLoreal

JACK PAUL JONES (Joey/Dance Couple/Ensemble/Jeff understudy)

Bio coming soon…

MATTHEW ADAM HAWKINS (Keith/Ensemble)

Matthew Adam Hawkins, from Auburn, Alabama, is honored to be back at The Harmony Theater! Matthew is a proud graduate of the University of Memphis with a BFA in acting. Go Tigers! Some of his favorite credits include Toad in A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD, Bernard in BOEING BOEING, Laertes in HAMLET, Lysander in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, Gaston in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Rocky in ROCKY HORROR, Tuzenbach in THREE SISTERS, and Franz Kafka in ASKING STRANGERS THE MEANING OF LIFE. Matthew has also appeared on the INSP Network in “Into the Wild Frontier.” He would like to thank all his family and friends for their support! #WEMEMBOYS. 1 John 4:9-10 @matthewadamhawkins

WILLIAM BELVIN (Peter/Ensemble/Gus understudy)

William Belvin is a Professional Actor based in Virginia! Will has done many works around the country and was just in a cabaret at “TheGreenRoom 42” in New York City where he performed selections from many shows such as “King of the world” from SONGS FROM A NEW WORLD! Will has appeared in many productions with roles such as TJ in SISTER ACT; Romeo in ROMEO AND JULIET; Tiny Joe Dixon in DREAMGIRLS; and Male Lead 2 (multiple roles) in THE LARAMIE PROJECT and Ernst in SPRING AWAKENING. Will has also appeared in TV Shows and Indie films such as, ‘Dopesick,’ ‘Swagger,’ and ‘Will to Live,’ where he won Best Actor in the 2019 Indie Film Awards. Will has many passions, a clothing brand, ‘Willpower,’ gaming YouTube Channel, ‘William Belvin;’ but there is nothing better than acting and performing on stage. Will would love to thank Harmony Theater for giving him the opportunity to work with such an amazing group of talented people!

BEN BRICKNER (Lon/Ensemble/Male Swing)

Bio coming soon…

CECE LAMPA (Zora/Ensemble/Female Swing; Dance Captain)

CeCe Lampa is thrilled to be making her Harmony debut! She is originally from Elmhurst, IL, and she is a recent graduate of Emerson College’s BFA MT program. Recent credits include: Chicago Children’s Theatre’s FREDERICK, Skokie Theatre’s PIPPIN and COMPANY, and A Beautiful City Project’s CRESS REHEARSAL. She would like to thank her family and friends for their endless support, and a big shoutout to The Harmony Theater for welcoming her with open arms. cecelampa.com

PRODUCTION STAFF

NOAH JOHNSON (Director)

Noah Johnson is proud to be a part of the Artistic Team at The Harmony Theater! Noah is a professional actor/singer/director/playwright/author originally from the eastern shore of Maryland. He has previously worked as a Director and Casting Director for Third Space Theatre in Lancaster, PA. He is the Founder and Artistic Director of the Company of Moment Makers and formerly the Pink vs. Purple Players in Virginia. He has performed all over the country in over half of the 50 states! Some of his favorite performance credits include: Gabe in NEXT TO NORMAL), Trotter THE MOUSETRAP, and Watson BASKERVILLE. As an award-winning director and playwright, he has worked on numerous productions, including directing the revival tour of SUPER by Mandy Moss, YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE at Virginia Commonwealth University, MOMENTS TO REMEMBER at the Gather Inn, THE MOUSETRAP and NEXT TO NORMAL at the Appalachian Event and Gaming Center, and many more. Noah is a published author, with his short story, “The Meaning of Possession” being recently published in “What Hides in the Dark,” a charity anthology. You may have caught him at the Harmony last season in …CHARLIE BROWN, OKLAHOMA!, AND THEN THERE WERE NONE and HOLIDAY INN. He has also shared the stage with stars such as Beth Leavel, Jay Armstrong Johnson, and Emily Skinner in a charity event called “Broadway Comes to Greeneville,” to support Niswonger Children’s Hospital. Noah would like to thank his mom Glenda in addition to his partner Sophia, his friend and brother Austin, The Harmony Theater cast and crew, and all his friends for their constant support. You can follow Noah on Instagram: @noahmjohnson1

JOHN PHILLIPS (Music Director)

John has been performing since the age of 5 when he sang his first solo at his kindergarten graduation. He has been a part of the Indianapolis theatre scene since 1980 and has worked at most of the theaters in town. John is an 18-time Encore Award Winner and was named “Best Actor In A Musical” by the Indianapolis Star for his portrayal of Ko-Ko in The Mikado at the Edyvean. He is thrilled to have appeared in the World Premiere of Hairspray in concert with the Indianapolis & Baltimore Symphony Orchestras, starring Tony Award Winner, Beth Leavel, Mickey Dolenz of “The Monkees”, & John Waters, the author of Hairspray.

JESSICA MASNER (Production Stage Manager)

Jessica is from Terre Haute, IN where she received a Bachelor’s in Theatre from Indiana State University. She loves spending time with her three cats, Coretta, Bean, and Refried and working with her rather large house plant collection. Jessica has been working at Harmony Theater (formally Myers Dinner Theatre) off and on since 2012 in a few different positions including Costume Assistant/Seamstress, Costumer, Prop Manager, and Production Stage Manager. Some other career highlights include: Stage Manager for two local show tours around the Terre Haute area and another to Chicago, Core Member/Stage Manager for Theater 7, and multiple summer seasons as a Stage Manager with Putnam County Playhouse and Crossroads Repertory Theatre. Many thanks to her family and friends for their love and support!

Executive Producers: Mark & Misty McGrady

Artistic Team: Rebecca Lea (Coordinator); Noah Johnson (Personnel/Casting Director); Austin Russell (Creative/Education)

Outreach & Promotions: Teresa Ross

Technical Director: Austin Michael Russell

Set Design: Austin Michael Russell and Noah Johnson

Set Builders: Terry Martin and Mark McGrady

Scenic Painting: Teresa Ross

Costume Design: Austin Michael Russell

Properties Designer: Jessica Masner

Light Design: Austin Michael Russell and Noah Johnson

Light Programmer: Jessica Masner

Spotlight Operator: Sophia Marter

Sound Designer: Jessica Masner

Marketing/Graphic Design/Photography/Video: Rebecca Lea

Hospitality & Operations: Misty McGrady

Kitchen Manager: Mark McGrady

Beverage Director: Rebecca Lea

Gift Shop: Jane Bowers

Box Office: Bill Rubenstein