THE BAND
Named after the pedestrian alley in the heart of New York City’s Theater District, the Shubert Alley Cats showcases original jazz reimaginings of the showtunes and pop songs you know and love, along with familiar jazz classics. From THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA to the Chordettes, from SINGIN' IN THE RAIN to Meghan Trainor, this musical collective features actors, musicians, and actor-musicians who have performed on the stages and in the orchestras of theaters on Broadway, off-Broadway, and nationwide.
THE CATS
JUSTIN K. BROWN (Woodwinds) is an active performer in New York City with an especially varied career. He has performed on Broadway, National Tours, Luxury cruise ships, Theaters, Symphonies, Big Bands, and more. Justin specializes in Woodwinds, including Saxophones, Flute, Piccolo, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Recorders, and World Flutes. A Memphis native, Justin studied at the University of Memphis and holds a Master’s in Multiple Woodwind Performance and a Bachelor’s in Music Education.
WES BOURLAND (Bass) hails from Fredericksburg, Texas, and would love to meet you if you know where that is. As a musician, he plays guitar/bass with Robbie Rozelle and the Two Drink Minimum, as well as various pit orchestras and cabarets. As a composer/lyricist, his music has been heard at Green Room 42 and Birdland, and he is working on a full-length musical. Proud North Texas alum (Go Mean Green). Love to Allison, Sourie, and Vivian.
CHRIS COFFEY (Drums, Guitar) makes music, theater, and lots of noise. Raised in NJ and based in Brooklyn, his work as an actor, music director, director, and composer has been seen and heard on stages, screens, and speakers from New York to Alaska. Favorite acting credits include BANDSTAND (Summer Lyric at Tulane), THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY (North Shore, The Wick), ANGELS IN AMERICA (Redhouse), ONCE (SpeakEasy), five productions of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, and many more. Chris is represented by ATB Talent and Bright Artists Management. Proud member of Actors’ Equity Association and Local 802 AFM.
www.chris-coffey.com | @_chriscoffey.
JOHN ELLIOTT (Trumpet) is an actor/trumpet player based in NYC. Recently, John has done the first three regional productions of BANDSTAND as Nick Radel, the trumpet player. Other theatre credits include: The Rev: Kurt/Larry NEUROSIS THE MUSICAL; National Tour: Barrett TITANIC, and numerous readings and demo recordings over the years in NYC. On the trumpet, John was featured on Sam Sherwood’s latest EP, BACK IN BRISTOL. John plays on a vintage 1958 Olds Recording. @johnelliottnyc
CHRIS HALEY (Trombone) is an NYC-based trombonist/actor. He fostered his love of performance marching in the Bluecoats drum and bugle corps. Afterwards he graduated Texas A&M with a BA in Theatre Arts. He has most recently portrayed Wayne Wright (Marine veteran and jazz trombonist) in multiple regional productions of BANDSTAND and Joel in Playhouse on Park's production of THE PIN-UP GIRLS.
ALAN MENDEZ (Bandleader, Piano) is a New York City-based musician, music director, and actor. Alan has performed at venues throughout the city ranging from ballet academies to nightclubs, and. As an actor, Alan was last seen in BANDSTAND at Playhouse on Park, and Off-Broadway credits include COMEDY OF ERRORS and SOCRATES (the Public Theater). Graduate of Muhlenberg College (B.A., Theatre & B.S., Physics). IG: @alan.r.mendez.
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