
“Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” is filled with rambunctious energy and set in 1850s Oregon Territory with a book by Lawrence Kasha and David Landay, lyrics by Johnny Mercer, music by Gene de Paul, and new songs by Al Kasha and Joel Hirschhorn.

When her plan to marry off the boys backfires, this rousing musical kicks into high gear with a combination of dancing and songs including “Goin’ Courtin,” “Sobbin’ Women” and “Wonderful, Wonderful Day.”
Broadway performers will headline the Ogunquit production. Starring as Adam Pontipee is Nathaniel Hackmann, who is making his Ogunquit Playhouse debut. Hackmann has appeared on Broadway in “Les Miserables,” “Beauty and the Beast” and “Paint Your Wagon.” He has also performed in many regional theaters throughout the U.S. in shows that include “Oliver!”, “Sweeney Todd,” “Oklahoma!”, “Camelot” and many more.
Also making her Ogunquit Playhouse debut is Analisa Leaming, who is cast as Milly. Leaming recently appeared on Broadway in the Lincoln Center production of “The King and I” and in Roundabout Theatre’s production of “On the Twentieth Century” starring Kristin Chenoweth. She has performed in regional theaters in shows including “Mary Poppins” as Mary, “The Sound of Music” as Maria, “The Music Man” as Marian Paroo, and many others.
Adam’s brothers are played by Kevin Munhall (Broadway: “Anything Goes”; Ogunquit Playhouse: “West Side Story”) as Benjamin, Colin Bradbury (Broadway: “Come Fly Away”) as Caleb, Brian Martin (national tour: “Bullets Over Broadway”) as Daniel, Abe Hegewald (Sir Tim Rice’s North American premiere of “From Here to Eternity”) as Ephraim, Jeff Smith (Ogunquit Playhouse: “West Side Story”; “Damn Yankees”) as Frank, and Justin Schuman (national tour: “Nice Work If You Can Get It”) as Gideon.
The brides are played by Kelly Berman as Alice, Becky Grace Kalman as Sarah, Shelby Putlak as Liza, Maria Cristina Slye as Dorcas, Chloe Tiso as Martha, and Lizz Picini (Ogunquit Playhouse: “West Side Story”) as Ruth, who is also assistant choreographer for the Ogunquit production.
Individual tickets start at $47 each. To learn more about becoming a Playhouse member or to purchase tickets and gift cards, visit ogunquitplayhouse.org or call the Ogunquit Playhouse box office at 646- 5511.
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