JUSTIN BENDEL (Brother Jay) was most recently seen onstage as Eddie at the CLO Cabaret in the hit comedy Pump Boys & Dinettes. He began his long association with the Cabaret during its inaugural show, Forever Plaid, for which he played 400+ performances. As a professional bassist, he is actively plays many genres including various orchestras, jazz groups, singing competitions and studio work. With over sixty musicals to his credit, he is certainly no stranger to musical theater. Career highlights include: Patrizio Buanne US tour, Elaine Stritch, Tom Rocco, and the legendary Ray Charles.

BILLY FINN (Carl Perkins) is thrilled to be making his PCLO debut. A Brooklyn-based actor, writer and musician, Billy’s New York credits include performances at Ars Nova, Judson Church, New Dramatists and the Drama League. Regionally, Billy has appeared at theatres around the country, including Shakespeare Theatre Company, Folger Theatre, Trinity Rep, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, McCarter Theatre Center, the Kennedy Center, Theatre Under the Stars and many others. Billy’s plays have been produced and workshopped at the Drama League, Vertigo Theatre, Playwrights Rep and First Draft. He is a graduate of the Brown/Trinity Rep MFA Acting Program. www.billy-finn.com.

CHRISTOPHER GRANT (Sam Phillips) Million Dollar Quartet (Broadway, Off- Broadway, First National Tour). New York: Lincoln Center, The Public, Joe’s Pub, New World Stages, The Wild Project, IRT, Rattlestick, Cherry Lane, The Red Fern, Three Day Hangover. Regional: Yale Rep., The Shakespeare Theatre D.C., NY Stage & Film, The MUNY, Delaware Theatre Company, Two River Theatre, The O’Neill. Film/TV: Rolling on the Floor Laughing, Hard Times For Softcore, Nella the Princess Knight. University of Evansville, B.F.A., British American Drama Academy at Oxford, Yale School of Drama, M.F.A. Proud member of AEA, SAG/AFTRA, and The Actors Center

RJ HEID (Fluke) is thrilled to be making his stage debut for the Pittsburgh CLO! Usually found under the stage, RJ is the drummer/percussionist for Pittsburgh Public Theater, Pittsburgh Musical Theater, CLO Cabaret, City Theater and Front Porch Theatricals. RJ received his Masters in Music Performance from Duquesne University. He would like to thank his wife Tracy for her continued love and support. 

DEREK KEELING (Johnny Cash) Broadway and National Tours: (Danny) Grease, (Cash) Million Dollar Quartet (Original Tour Cast), (Charles Darnay) A Tale of Two Cities premiere cast, (Cash) Ring of Fire (tour), NBC’s Grease:YTOTIW. Off-Broadway: Connect/Disconnect (Best Leading Actor Award); Los Angeles Theatre: (Chad) All Shook Up, (Fonzie) Happy Days the Musical, (Glen) The Wedding Singer. Concerts Include: Lead Soloist with the California Phil Harmonic at Disney Hall, Feinstein’s NYC, and his Tribute to the Music of Johnny Cash concert tour.  Purchase his original music at DerekKeeling.com and on iTunes. 

 

MARTIN KAYE (Jerry Lee Lewis) British entertainer, pianist and singer-songwriter Martin Kaye, has been playing Jerry Lee Lewis in Million Dollar Quartet for over 5 years - on the first US national tour, in Las Vegas (where he was awarded Best Actor by Vegas Seven Magazine), and most recently on the first UK tour. He has also recorded three albums, co-composed a musical, and has written an autobiographical one-man show. Martin is excited to be joining PCLO’s production of Million Dollar Quartet. Sincere thanks go to his parents, manager, family and friends for their unwavering support of his need and desire to follow his dream

ZURIN VILLANUEVA (Dyanne) is thrilled to be a part of this production. Originally from Brooklyn, NY. Broadway: Shuffle Along, Book of Mormon. Regional: Ruined (Everyman Theater) Josephine Tonight! (Metrostage) Good News (Goodspeed Opera House) Aint Misbehavin' (Crossroads), and Crowns (Arena Stage). BFA: Howard University. Thanks to Telsey and BRS Gage Agency.

Love before all else!