MERRY & BRIGHT
A Holiday Cabaret with Chelsea and Geoff Packard
Broadway veterans Chelsea and Geoff Packard (Wicked, Matilda, The Phantom of the Opera, Beautiful, Promises, Promises, Rock of Ages) return to Thumbcoast Theatres for a festive evening of holiday favorites and fresh new takes on beloved classics. Featuring amazing piano performances as well, this intimate cabaret promises warmth, laughter, and song — the perfect kickoff to your holiday season. Come share some mulled cider, good cheer, and timeless tunes that are sure to leave you merry and bright.
On Stage at Riverbank Theatre, Marine City
December 2, 3, 9 and 10 at 7:30 pm
All Seats: $30
ABOUT THE PERFORMERS
Geoff Packard is an award-winning Broadway actor and director, and Brockport native! His Broadway credits include Bandstand, Matilda, Rock of Ages, and The Phantom of the Opera, as well as the recent Huey Lewis Musical: The Heart of Rock and Roll, where he served as Associate Director. He has been seen on tour in Wicked and regionally at The Old Globe, Papermill Playhouse, Goodman Theatre, Arena Stage, Shakespeare Theatre (D.C.), Ford’s Theatre, Lookingglass Theatre, Signature Theatre (D.C.), Huntington Theatre, Court Theatre, Bucks County Playhouse, KC Rep, and Goodspeed Opera House. His work has been recognized with the Joseph Jefferson Award (Chicago), Helen Hayes Award (D.C.), and IRNE Award (Boston). With training from the University of Cincinnati (BFA, Musical Theatre) and SUNY Stony Brook (MFA). Geoff currently serves as Associate Professor of Acting and Directing at the University of Michigan—Go Blue!
Chelsea Packard is a Broadway actor, vocalist, and educator, and a proud graduate of the University of Michigan (BFA, Musical Theatre). Her Broadway credits include Wicked, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Promises, Promises, and Hands on a Hardbody, as well as New York Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall. She toured nationally with Wicked and Kristin Chenoweth’s Some Lessons Learned concert tour. Regionally, she has appeared at Paper Mill Playhouse, Kansas City Starlight, Bucks County Playhouse, and Marriott Theatre, among others.
Chelsea has sung with the GRAMMY-nominated Broadway Inspirational Voices and appeared on NBC’s Smash. She is a proud member of AEA, SAG-AFTRA, and AGVA, and currently serves as Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre at the University of Michigan.
