Blast from the Past 

    The biggest hits of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s in an original musical at the Charleston Music Hall

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    Producers Brad and Jennifer Moranz gather some of the country’s most talented performers for an original musical at the Charleston Music Hall

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    Brad Moranz, Producer

    Brad has appeared on Broadway in the role of Cosmo in "Singin’ in the Rain," and he later re-created the role for the national touring production. Other Broadway credits include "A Day in Hollywood, A Night in the Ukraine," and the original off-Broadway production of "Little Shop of Horrors," playing the role of Seymour. His film and TV credits include "Radioland Murders," "Stompin’ at the Savoy," and guest appearances on “Matlock” and “Surface.”   

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    Jennifer Moranz, Producer

    Jennifer danced in the original Broadway production of "42nd Street." Prior to that she was high kicking as one of the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes. She was a featured dancer in the national tour of "Singin’ in the Rain," and she has appeared in regional productions of "Guys and Dolls" and "A Chorus Line," as well as the TV movie, "Stompin’ at the Savoy." Choreographic credits include films "Radioland Murders" and "The Road to Wellville.'

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    Kindred Moore

    A native of Charleston, Kindred recently moved to NYC after earning her BFA in Musical Theatre at Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Some of her favorite credits include As You Like It (Rosalind), The Robber Bridegroom (Rosamund), and Into The Woods (Cinderella’s Mother). Most recently she originated the role of Sam in Pleasure Never Lies at PURE Theatre with music and lyrics by Brad Moranz and Marshall Hagins. “All glory to God!” Connect with Kindred on Instagram @kindred_moore or at kindredmoore.com

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    Maddie Casto

    Maddie is a graduate of Wright State University, where she earned her BFA in Musical Theatre. She has lived and performed from New York to Las Vegas and everywhere in between. Maddie is a proud company member at The Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theatre and one-quarter owner of the vintage radio theatre company, Shortwave Kitsch. Favorite regional credits include Destiney (Mating Games/World Premier), Miss Hannigan (Annie), Eliza (The Curious Case of the Watson Intelligence), Mattie Fae Aiken (August: Osage County), Widow Corney (Oliver!), DeeDee (The DWord – Las Vegas Cast), Swill (How I Became a Pirate – National Tour), Marlafaye Mosely (The Savannah Sipping Society), Janet Compton / The Brain (The Brain That Wouldn’t Die – World Premiere), Ollie Fitster (Boogie Woogie Bugle Gals).

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    Brandon Cusma

    Brandon is a native New Yorker with a career bridging real estate and performing arts. After years of success in real estate investment and sales, he’s returning to the stage. Brandon believes business and art share the same principles – listening, empathy, and presence. Some past stage credits include M1 Lead Singer Holland America Cruise Lines, American Music Theatre, and The Charleston Music Hall. Brandon is a proud member of The Screen Actors Guild. Some recent television co-star roles include multiple appearances on Law and Order, Seven Seconds, FBI, Blue Bloods, City on a Hill and The Black List. 

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    Michael Minor

    Michael (singer/ventriloquist) has been a guest entertainer for several cruise lines, including Oceania, Regent and Princess. When he is on land, Michael enjoys spending as much time as possible with his wife, Jill, and two children, Noah and Neve. Together, Michael and his family have performed their Family Variety Show and Family Christmas Show at several theatres in Pennsylvania since 2010.

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    Matt Shingledecker

    Growing up in Charleston, Matt performed at Porter-Gaud, Charleston Youth Co., South of Broadway Theater Co., Footlight Players, Spoleto, and Charleston Stage Company. While studying music theater at Elon University, Shingledecker played the role of Phantom in “The Phantom of the Opera” before joining the Broadway and First National Touring Company of “Spring Awakening” as Georg. He also performed on Broadway as Fiyero in “Wicked” and as Tony in “West Side Story.” He is currently performing as Disney’s Broadway Guest Artist playing both King Triton (“The Little Mermaid”) and Jafar (“Aladdin”). 

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    Casey Fortuno

    Casey, originally from Ohio, is a vocalist and performer whose music has reached international audiences. She gained notable success in Brazil with her hit song “Wake Up and Love Me,” featured on the soundtrack for the No. 1 telenovela Amor à Vida. The album placed her alongside globally recognized artists including Pink, Bruno Mars, and David Bowie — marking a standout moment in her recording career. Known for her powerful, emotive voice and theatrical performance style, Casey’s background in musical theater continues to shape her artistry both on stage and in the studio. In addition to her music career, she is the owner and operator of a Hawaii-based entertainment company, where she produces high-end performances and immersive experiences that blend storytelling with live entertainment.

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    Sophia Anna O’Brien

    Sophia is thrilled to be back in Charleston after appearing as a vocalist in the 2025 Charleston Christmas Special. Sophia hails from Hopewell Junction, New York. Past credits include The Hello Girls at Syracuse Stage (Louise LeBreton), Les Misérables (Eponine), for which she was a 2022 Jimmy Awards Nominee, RENT (Maureen) and Legally Blonde (Paulette). Sophia is also a recent graduate of The Norwalk Conservatory for the Arts. Connect with her on Instagram: @sophia_anna25 | TikTok: @sophia25ao | sophiaannaobrien.com

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    Lovena B. Fox 

    Lovena is an award-winning singer, songwriter and actress. She has been wowing audiences all over the world with her one-woman show, showcasing her powerful vocal ability, dynamic energy, and magnetic personality. Lovena received critical acclaim playing the role of “Sarah” in the Chicago and U.S. National Tour production of the Tony Award Winning Musical “Ragtime” for which she was nominated Best Actress at the National Broadway Theatre Awards. She also won the Connecticut Critic’s Circle Award for Best Actress for her performance as “Lucy” in the Musical “Jekyll & Hyde.” As a recording artist, Lovena is best known as the powerful voice behind the BMG/RCA recording Duo Love & Sas. Her lead vocals on 4 top 10 singles ultimately won the group 2 Juno Awards (Canada’s Grammy), Much Music Video Award (Canada’s MTV), and reached #42 on Billboard's Hot 100 charts. Lovena sang backgrounds on Bon Jovi’s hit single “Lay Your Hands on Me.” She is also a talented songwriter. Her song “Why’d you have to make me love you” was recorded in French by recording artist Lara Fabian and sold over 750,000 copies in Canada and Europe. Lovena is a true entertainer and was recognized for her talents when she was inducted into the British Columbia Entertainment Hall of Fame.

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    Neve Minor

    Neve Minor is so excited to be joining her dad, Michael Minor, and the cast of Blast From the Past for her first Moranz Entertainment Show! Neve has been acting, singing, and modeling since a very young age and has appeared in numerous Minor Family Productions, as well as Swamp Fox Stage musicals and plays. Her first role came at the age of nine in The Lifetime movie Conrad and Michelle: If Words Could Kill. She has also appeared on television shows, The Righteous Gemstones and American Greed. She will be attending Marymount Manhattan College for Musical Theater this fall.

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    Jordan Maria

    A native of Charleston, in 2012 Jordan Giancursio launched her dancing career at 14 years old with Moranz Entertainment. Jordan attended the Charleston County School of the Arts and is a graduate of the College of Charleston, double majoring in Dance and Theatre. Jordan is a company member of Annex Dance Company. She performed with Pauletta Washington and The Charleston Pops. Jordan’s work has engaged a form of video artistry that is a collaboration of storytelling and dance. Projects have included working with award-winning artists Marcus Amaker and Ranky Tanky, Wade Davis (CNN), Gino Castillo (Cha Cha Charleston). Jordan has also created visual works such as Glory Comes, Selah, and an Apple marketing campaign. Her choreography has been featured in such musicals as "Daniel and the Kings," "Joseph and the Technicolor Dream Coat," and “Pleasure Never Lies.”

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    Tori Edwards

    Born and raised in South Carolina, Tori has spent the past decade traveling around the world performing on land and sea. She is represented by Go2Talent Agency and specializes in both commercial and classical Jazz dancing . She has been a performer with Princess cruises for 6 years and in between contract has continued performing behind multiple artist all across Europe and China. She is excited to be back in Charleston performing with Moranz Entertainment.

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    Marin Lutz

    Marin began dancing at age 2 and has performed ever since. Member of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts as a dance major at the Charleston County School of the Arts. Advanced track dancer for Lab Co. Dance Lab Charleston. Recipient of numerous dance merit scholarships and awards as a soloist and for duets, trios, small groups, and large productions. Performs and competes year-round, including summer intensives: BalletMet (OH), Charlotte Ballet (NC), Nashville Ballet (TN), Cosmopolitan Ballet Theatre (MA), Ruth Page School of Dance International Dance Experience (IL), Aria Ballet Intensive (CA), and AMDA College of the Performing Arts (CA). Participated in the National High School Dance Festival (PA). Served as a dance ambassador for Ignite Dance Competition and is a Pro Reveler on the 24-25 Revel Dance Competition tour. Performed with Annex Dance Company and in Uncharted TedX Charleston. Part of the dance ensemble for Luke & Lucy The Musical (staged reading for television pilot) and Daniel & The Kings.