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Jessica Lee Goldyn to Replace Felicia Finley in Engeman’s Damn Yankees

Jessica Lee Goldyn
Jessica Lee Goldyn

Jessica Lee Goldyn will take over the role of Lola in the John W. Engeman Theater at Northport production of Damn Yankees, which continues through August 29. She replaces Felicia Finley, who as previously reported, will be appearing in the KC Rep production of Saved, which begins on September 10. John Simpkins has directed the Engeman’s production, which features musical direction by Mark Hartman and choreography by Stephanie Lang.

The principal cast also features André De Shields (Applegate), Austin Miller (Joe Hardy), Stephen Berger (Van Buren), Scott Davidson (Joe Boyd), Jan Leigh Herndon (Meg), and Rebecca Kupka Overton (Gloria Thorpe).

The company also includes William C. Bailey , Solomon Buchman, Amanda Trusty, Rebecca Stavis, Bronson N. Murphy, James Lee Glatz, James Erickson, Jeremy Morse, Zander Meisner, Andrew Leggieri, Amy Jane Finnerty, Kristen da Costa, Ashley Chasteen, Jason “Sweet Tooth” Williams and Freddie Kimmel.

The creative team includes Michael Schweikardt (scenic design), Michelle Eden Humphrey (costume design), Joel E. Silver (lighting design), and Kate Miller (sound design).

Goldyn has appeared in the roles of Val and Cassie in the Broadway revival of A Chorus Line, with other credits including On the Town, Fosse, Peter Pan, and Crazy for You.

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