Bobby Steggert, Jeffry Denman & More Among Complete Cast of Yank!

Casting is complete for the York Theatre Company’s upcoming off-Broadway premiere of the musical Yank! The show will begin performances on February 16 and open on February 24 at The Theatre at Saint Peter’s, directed by Igor Goldin.

Yank! will star Bobby Steggert (Ragtime, 110 in the Shade), Jeffry Denman (White Christmas, The Producers), Nancy Anderson (Wonderful Town, A Class Act), Ivan Hernandez (Romantic Poetry, The Fantasticks), Andrew Durand (Spring Awakening), Zak Edwards (Encores! No No Nanette), Todd Faulkner (PBS’ Wordscape), Denis Lambert (A Chorus Line), Joseph Medeiros (Guys and Dolls, Grease), David Perlman (Calvin Berger at Barrington Stage), Christopher Ruth (Happy Days at Paper Mill/Goodspeed) and Tally Sessions (South Pacific).

Featuring music by Joseph Zellnik and a book and lyrics by David Zellnik, Yank! chronicles the relationship between two World War II servicemen long before “Don’t-ask-don’t-tell” was part of the national discussion. With a lively score inspired by the pop sounds of the 1940s, the musical captures the spirit and exuberance of the era as it explores questions of prejudice, courage and survival.

Honors for Yank! include a GLAAD Media Award nomination, a NYMF Audience Award for Best Musical and the New York Innovative Theater Award for Outstanding Musical Production.

The creative team for Yank! includes music direction by John Baxindine, choreography by Jeffry Denman, set design by Ray Klausen, costume design by Tricia Barsamian and lighting design by Ken Lapham. The musical is produced by arrangement with Maren Berthelsen, Pamela Koslow, Stuart Wilk, Matt Schicker, Hugh Hayes and Jim Kierstead.