Chatham Native Is 'Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'

CHATHAM, NJ - Chatham native Robert Peterpaul has stepped into a world of technicolor. The young actor is currently playing the title role in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the historic Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Connecticut, a venue where the show was produced before originally heading to Broadway, through Sunday, Dec. 29.

"This has been a life-changing role for me," Peterpaul said. "Like Joseph, I too am a dreamer and see the value in following dreams. He's reminded me how vital it is to never give up and, as corny as it may sound, to always believe in yourself."

The Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice penned phenomenon opened at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre on Dec. 6 for a four-weekend holiday run. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is the irresistible family musical about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel’s favorite son. This production holds a special place in the Cabaret’s history, as in 1979, Joseph made its Connecticut debut at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre ahead of moving to Broadway.

This special production is directed by Andrea Pane and choreographed by Cassie Carroll. Thomas Conroy returns to DCT as Musical Director.

Peterpaul stars as the title role of Joseph, our protagonist and Israel’s favorite son. Desi Amato leads as the Narrator, with Andrea Pane as the Pharaoh, Steve Kaplan as Jacob, Karen Hanley as Potiphar, and Cassie Carroll as Mrs. Potiphar. The cast of “brothers” boasts: Everton Ricketts as Judah, Steven Belli as Reuben, Carter Trembley as Simeon, Robert Santoli as Levi, Francisco Rodriguez as Naphtali, Berlin Chales as Asher, Eric Nesmith as Dan, Cory Murphy as Zebulon, Michael Young as Gad, and Eric Canfield as Benjamin. Sarah Bell, Faith Fernandes, Moriah Perrett, Finley Viglioti and Karen Hanley play the “Wives” and round out the ensemble, with a Children’s Choir featuring: Aliya Wofford, Chloe Levanat, Chloe Payne, Grace-Violette Stern, Kelly Blute, Olivia Stern, Samantha Biondi, and Sarah Maya.

Performances aren Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 4:30 p.m. For tickets and more information on the 2019-2020 season, visit www.MyCabaret.org or calling the box office Mon – Fri, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., (203) 576-1636 Opt. 0. The Downtown Cabaret Theatre is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization and is a handicap-accessible theatre.

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