The Rink

Book by Terrence McNally
Music by John Kander
Lyrics by Fred Ebb

Assistant Director

Classic Stage Company (2025)

A benefit concert directed by Dave Solomon (Tootsie) starring Tony Award winners Beth Leavel, Jessie Mueller, and Santino Fontana. The extended two-night sold-out event was the first NYC revival of this fan-favorite musical by John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Terrence McNally.

Company

Tony Award winner Beth Leavel (The Drowsy Chaperone), Tony Award winner Jessie Mueller (Waitress), Tony Award winner Santino Fontana (Tootsie), Alex Boniello (Dear Evan Hansen), Alexander Gemignani (My Fair Lady), Michael McCormick (Wicked), Sofie Nesanelis (Les Misérables), Mason Reeves (Real Women Have Curves), Joe Aaron Reid (If/Then), and Kacie Craven (Henry & Mudge).

Creative Team

Director: Dave Solomon
Music Director: Greg Jarrett
Music Supervisor: Sam Davis
Assistant Director: Yoni Weiss
Movement Consultant: Shannon Lewis (Just in Time)
Movement Assistant: Gina De Pool

Stage Manager: Rick Steiger
Assistant Stage Manager: Chelsea Friday
Music Assistant: Bobbie Lee Crow
Acoustic & Electric Bass: Corey Schutzer
Drums: Dan Berkery
Guitars & Banjo: Kevin Ramessar
Sound: Jeremy Oleksa
Scenic Consultant: Jason Ardizzone-West
Scenic Assistant: Christina Shrewsbury
Costume Consultant: Lisa Zinni
Lighting: Eduardo Ramirez
Photography: Allison Stock

Special Thanks to Chris Dieman, Santino DeAngelo, and Tom Kirdahy