Virginia Gay Saddles Up as Calamity Jane
The wild west is galloping back onto the stage with Virginia Gay leading the charge as the fearless, whip-smart Calamity Jane. She’s joined by an all-star ensemble including Kaya Byrne (Come From Away) as Lieutenant Danny Gilmartin, Andrew Cutcliffe (The Dismissal) as Wild Bill Hickok, Victoria Falconer (Once) as Adelaide Adams/Susan Miller, Kala Gare (Six) as Katie Brown, Ryan Gonzalez (In The Heights) as Francis Fryer, and Phillip Lowe (Come From Away) as Henry Miller. Rounding out the company are understudy Tyran Stig (Titanique) and alternate Billie Palin (Rent), who takes on the role of Calamity Jane on Tuesday nights.
Director and producer Richard Carroll, alongside musical director Nigel Ubrihien, choreographer Cameron Mitchell, designer Lauren Peters, lighting designer Trent Suidgeest, and sound designer Daniel Herten, brings the rough-and-ready town of Deadwood to life. Carroll’s vision uses a small, dynamic cast to create a sense of intimacy and spontaneity, drawing audiences right into the saloon for a night of rowdy fun, laughter, and heart.
And speaking of saloons – patrons can sip on themed tipples at the Golden Garter Saloon before the show or during intermission. The menu features the bourbon-and-mezcal Boots & Bitters, the gin-based High Noon Heartbreaker, and the non-alcoholic Wild Jane mocktail – perfect companions for a night that’s equal parts grit, glamour, and good old-fashioned showbiz spirit.
Virginia Gay
Billie Palin