THE BEST OF 2013: ‘Favorite Supporting Actor and Actress in a Musical′ by The Staff of DCMetroTheaterArts

It’s that time of the year when everyone makes their list of favorites, and the staff of DCMetroTheaterArts, have selected their favorites of 2013. For the next week, we will be posting a new category every day with our list of our honorees.

You will have your chance too! In the COMMENT BOX please leave your list of performances you would also like to personally give a standing ovation.

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A MUSICAL IN 2013 

Yoonjeong Seong (Tuptim) and Eymard Cabling (Lun Tha). Photo by Stan Barouh.
Yoonjeong Seong (Tuptim) and Eymard Cabling (Lun Tha). Photo by Stan Barouh.

(1) Eymard Cabling as Lun Tha in The King and I at Olney Theatre Center.

(2) Zack Colonna as Barnaby Tucker in Hello, Dolly! at Ford’s Theatre.

(3) Matthew DeLorenzo as Columbia in The Rocky Horror Show at The Studio Theatre.

Joshua Dick, Angela Miller, and Shayna Blass. Photo by Bruce Douglas.
Joshua Dick, Angela Miller, and Shayna Blass. Photo by Bruce Douglas.

(4) Joshua Dick as Francis in Big Nate The Musical at Adventure Theatre MTC.

(5) Brandon Duncan as Smudge in Forever Plaid at Olney Theatre Center.

(6) Chester Gregory as Eddie Souther in Sister Act at The Kennedy Center.

Momma Rose (Sherri L. Edelen) and Herbie (Mitchell Hébert). Photo by Teresa Wood.
Momma Rose (Sherri L. Edelen) and Herbie (Mitchell Hébert). Photo by Teresa Wood.

(7) Mitchell Hébert as Herbie in Gypsy at Signature Theatre.

(8) Giuseppi Inserra as Nathan in The Full Monty at Riverside Center Dinner Theater.

(9) Vincent Kempski as Tulsa in Gypsy at Signature Theatre.

Marius (Jeffrey Shankle), Enjolras (Ben Lurye), Grantaire (Chris Harris), and Gavroche (Jace Franco) at the ABC Cafe. Photo by Kirstine Christiansen.
Marius (Jeffrey Shankle), Enjolras (Ben Lurye), Grantaire (Chris Harris), and Gavroche (Jace Franco) at the ABC Cafe. Photo by Kirstine Christiansen.

(10) Harv Lester in A Tribute to the Music of Rodgers & Hammerstein & Andrew Lloyd Webber at Reston Community Players.

(11) Ben Lurye as Enjolras in Les Misérables at Toby’s Dinner Theatre.

(12) Darren McDonnell as Mr. Shellhammer in Miracle on 34th Street at Toby’s Dinner Theatre of Columbia.

(13) Christopher Mueller as Thuy in Miss Saigon at Signature Theatre.

Idina Menzel and Anthony Rapp. Photo by Matthew Murphy.
Idina Menzel and Anthony Rapp. Photo by Matthew Murphy.

(14)  Tony Pisarra as Jacob Marley in Scrooge! The Musical at Sandy Spring Theatre group.

(15) Anthony Rapp as Lucas in If/Then at The National Theatre.

(16) Kyle Schliefer as Mike in A Chorus Line at Olney Theatre Center.

(17) Bobby Smith as Richard Riddle in Spin at Signature Theatre.

Idina Menzel and James Snyder in 'If/Then.' Photo by Joan Marcus.
Idina Menzel and James Snyder in ‘If/Then.’ Photo by Joan Marcus.

(18) James Snyder as Josh in If/Then at The National Theatre.

(19) Edward Staudenmayer as Lord Evelyn Oakleigh in Anything Goes at The Kennedy Center.

Lora Lee Gayer (Philia) and Nick Verina (Hero). Photo by T. Charles Erickson.
Lora Lee Gayer (Philia) and Nick Verina (Hero). Photo by T. Charles Erickson.

(20) Nick Verina as Hero in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum at Shakespeare Theatre Company.

(21) Tobias Young as Piragua Guy in In the Heights at Toby’s Dinner Theatre of Columbia.

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BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL IN 2013 

MaryLee Adams as Martha. Photo by Stan Barouh
MaryLee Adams as Martha. Photo by Stan Barouh

(1) MaryLee Adams as Martha in Spring Awakening at Olney Theatre Center.

(2) Florrie Bagel as Sister Mary Patrick in Sister Act at The Kennedy Center

(3) Courtney Branch as Kelli in Dear Edwina at Red Branch Theatre Company.

Vaudeville dreams catch on as Momma Rose (Sherri L. Edelen) gives a pep talk to Baby June (Erin Cearlock) in 'Gypsy. Photo by Teresa Wood.
Vaudeville dreams catch on as Momma Rose (Sherri L. Edelen) gives a pep talk to Baby June (Erin Cearlock) in ‘Gypsy. Photo by Teresa Wood.

(4) Erin Cearlock as Baby June in Gypsy at Signature Theatre.

(5) Stephanie Gaia Chu as Christmas Eve in Avenue Q at The Little of Alexandria.

(6) Carolyn Cole as Ermengarde in Hello, Dolly! at Ford’s Theatre.

Felicia Curry in “Disco Jesus and the Apostles of Funk.” Photo courtesy of Vaughn Irving.
Felicia Curry in “Disco Jesus and the Apostles of Funk.” Photo courtesy of Vaughn Irving.

(7) Felicia Curry as Mary in Disco Jesus and the Apostles of Funk at Capital Fringe.

(8) Maggie Donnelly as Ilse in Spring Awakening at Olney Theatre Center.

Nick Verina (Hero) and Lora Lee Gayer (Philia). Photo by Charles Erickson.
Nick Verina (Hero) and Lora Lee Gayer (Philia). Photo by Charles Erickson.

(9) Annie Ermlick as Roz Keith in 9 to 5 at The Arlington Players.

(10) Lora Lee Gayer as Philia in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum at Shakespeare Theatre Company.

(11) Amanda Kaplan as Diana in A Chorus Line at The Arlington Players.

(12) LaChanze as Kate in If/Then at The National Theatre.

(13) Nicole Mangi as Dainty June in Gypsy at Signature Theatre.

Tracy Lynn Olivera (Irene Molloy) in the Ford’s Theatre and Signature Theatre co-production of ‘Hello, Dolly!’ Photo by Carol Rosegg.
Tracy Lynn Olivera (Irene Molloy) in the Ford’s Theatre and Signature Theatre’s co-production of ‘Hello, Dolly!’ Photo by Carol Rosegg.

(14) Tracy Lynn Olivera as Irene Molloy, in Hello, Dolly! at Ford’s Theatre/Signature Theatre.

(15) Sophia Riazi-Sekowski as Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol at The Christian Life Center.

(16) Yoonjeong Seong as Tuptim in The King and I at Olney Theatre Center.

Television show contestant Brianna (Maria Rizzo) croons a lovesick tune in “Spin.” Photo by Teresa Wood.
Television show contestant Brianna (Maria Rizzo) croons a lovesick tune in “Spin.” Photo by Teresa Wood.

(17) Maria Rizzo as Brianna in Spin at Signature Theatre.

(18) Maria Rizzo as Louise in Gypsy at Signature Theatre.

(19) Nia Simone Smith as Eviline in The Wiz at Montgomery College Summer 2013 Dinner Theatre.

(20) Janine Sunday as Lady Thiang in The King and I at Olney Theatre Center.

(21) KIm Thornley as Doris in Damn Yankees at McLean Community Players.

(22) Jessica Vaccaro as Diana in A Chorus Line at Olney Theatre Center.

Erin Weaver (Amy). Photo by Scott Suchman.
Erin Weaver (Amy). Photo by Scott Suchman.

(23) Erin Weaver as Amy in Company at Signature Theatre.

(24) Shannon Wollman as Joanne in Company at Vagabond Players.

LINKS

DCMetroTheaterArts Staff’s 2013 Special Awards.

THE BEST OF 2013: ‘Favorite Musicals of 2013′ by The Staff of DCMetroTheaterArts.

THE BEST OF 2013: ‘Favorite Plays of 2013′ by The Staff of DCMetroTheaterArts.

THE BEST OF 2013: ‘Favorite Performances by An Actor and Actress in a Musical′ by The Staff of DCMetroTheaterArts.

THE BEST OF 2013: ‘Favorite Performances by An Actor and Actress in a Play′ by The Staff of DCMetroTheaterArts.

THE BEST OF 2013: ‘Favorite Supporting Actor and Actress in a Musical‘ by The Staff of DCMetroTheaterArts.

THE BEST OF 2013: ‘Favorite Supporting Actor and Actress in a Play′ by The Staff of DCMetroTheaterArts.

THE BEST OF 2013: ‘Favorite Directors of a Musical and Play′ by The Staff of DCMetroTheaterArts.





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