Alicia Monee is a powerhouse vocalist from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, known for her soulful sound and dynamic stage presence. Inspired by legends like Erykah Badu and Jennifer Hudson, she has captivated audiences nationwide, including as a finalist on HBO Max’s *Second Chance Stage*.  A versatile performer, Alicia has earned acclaim in theater for roles like Effie in *Dreamgirls*, Shug Avery in *The Color Purple* and Motormouth Maybelle in *Hairspray*. She’s also graced prestigious stages, including the Danny Awards in NYC and Filoli Mansion in California.  Alicia Monēē continues to shine as a rising star in R&B and soul.

Kristen Behrendt DeGrazia is thrilled to be performing with Orchestra Iowa at the beautiful Paramount! Prior to relocating to the area, Kristen spent five years performing on Broadway in . Les Misérables, Sunset Boulevard, King David, and in the original company of Side Show. Kristen played Fantine in the national tour of Les Misérables. She has performed extensively in Chicago, where she was nominated for a Jeff Award for her performance as Violet in Side Show. Locally, she has performed with Crooked Path Theatre, Riverside Theatre, Old Creamery Theatre, UI Summer Rep, City Circle and Theatre Cedar Rapids, where audiences may remember her most recent performance as Margaret White in Carrie. 

Kristen teaches Musical Theatre and Voice at Iowa Conservatory, is the theater arts director at Nolte Academy, and the music director for Corridor Broadway Bootcamp. 

Kristen holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Michigan, and is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association.

Trevor is beyond happy and honored to return to Revival Theatre Company after performing as Dan in Next to Normal and Anthony in End of the Rainbow (music directed by the brilliant, late Cameron Sullenberger). 

INTERNATIONAL: The Sound of Music (Captain Von Trapp) – Broadway International Group. OFF-BROADWAY: The Man Who Would Be King, world premiere (Daniel Dravot), House of Legendary, world premiere (John). REGIONAL: Titanic (Thomas Andrews), Sweeney Todd (Sweeney Todd), The Pirates of Penzance (The Pirate King) Beauty & the Beast (Beast), Les Misérables (Javert), My Fair Lady (Henry Higgins), White Christmas (Bob Wallace), Beautiful (Low Righteous/Nick), Guys & Dolls (Sky Masterson), Camelot (Arthur), West Side Story (Riff), See What I Wanna See (Man #1), South Pacific (Emile de Beque/Lt. Cable U/S), Jekyll and Hyde (Jekyll/ Hyde U/S), The Sound of Music (Captain Von Trapp). SELECTED OPERA: When Adonis Calls, world premiere (Muse), Voir Dire, world premiere (Professor Milton), Miranda, world premiere (Cor), TESLA, world premiere (Mark Twain), JFK, world premiere (JFK cover). ADDITIONAL CREDITS: Lotte Lenya Vocal Competition Winner, American Traditions Vocal Competition Semi-Finalist, MM University of Houston. @trevor_andrew_martin 

Amy Friedl is an accomplished and versatile cabaret/jazz singer born and raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  In the past 12 years, Amy has produced numerous sold-out cabaret shows in Eastern Iowa, and in several major cities across the US, catapulting her cabaret career.  Amy made her Carnegie Hall debut in May 2018 as a featured performer in All the Way: The Music of Jimmy Van Heusen, which was produced by the Mabel Mercer Foundation.  Amy has been warmly received in notable venues in New York City, Chicago, St. Louis and more. She has 2 tribute shows that she has performed extensively across the Midwest: Tapestry: The Music of Carole King and Go Your Own Way: The Music of Fleetwood Mac. 

Locally, you may have seen Amy performing with Orchestra Iowa as a featured soloist, or at Brucemore’s Cabaret in the Courtyard, CSPS, Opus Concert Café, Theatre Cedar Rapids, and Revival Theatre Company. No stranger to the stage, she has been a frequent leading lady in many theatre productions over the last 15 years. Favorite roles include: Maria in Sound of Music, Eva Perón in Evita, Mother in Ragtime, Diana in Next To Normal, and Cathy in The Last 5 Years. Amy’s favorite role of all time is that of mom to her handsome, 13-year-old son, Weston. 

For booking inquiries or questions, please visit amystonermusic.com or find Amy on Facebook or Instagram @amyfriedlmusic.

CHRISTOPHER JOHNSTONE is a Cedar Rapids native who has performed with Orchestra Iowa, Revival Theater Company and at Brucemore’s “Cabaret in the Courtyard.” He is a classically trained bari-tenor who most often performs classic music theater rep. A graduate of  Jefferson High School, his performing has taken him all over the country and world in operas, musicals and as a concert soloist. 

Concert Soloist: Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, Toronto Symphony, Houston Symphony, Cincinnati Symphony, Long Beach Symphony, Tanglewood Music Festival, Indianapolis Symphony, Grand Rapids Symphony, The New Mexico Philharmonic, The Castleton Music Festival, The Modesto and Omaha Symphonies. 1st National Tours: Love Never Dies (Raoul u/s, Ensemble); Evita (Augustin Magaldi), Lincoln Center’s Production of South Pacific (Lt. Cable; Thomas Hassinger). Regional: South Pacific (Lt. Cable, Ogunquit Playhouse), Chicago (Billy Flynn, Arkansas Repertory Theater), Hunchback of Notre Dame (Phoebus, Ogunquit Playhouse), Fiddler on the Roof (Perchik, Lyric Opera San Diego), Dido & Aeneas (Aeneas, Mark Morris Dance Group), A Little Night Music (Mr. Lindquist, Boston Pops), Mother of Us All (Thaddeus Stephens, Hudson Opera House), Pirates of Penzance (Glimmerglass Opera), Mahagonny (Tanglewood), A Tale of Two Cities: The Musical (Charles Darney, Bob Jones University). www.johnstonechristopher.com