When You Wish - A Tribute to 100 Years of Magic
From timeless classics to modern masterpieces, this musical revue will captivate both the young and the young at heart.
Event Details
Step into a world where dreams come true, and magic knows no age limit! When You Wish... A Tribute to 100 Years of Magic is a soaring musical celebration of the world's most beloved stories and characters. Hear hits from stage and screen featuring everyone's favorite princesses, heroes, villains, and more. Immerse yourself in the enchanting modern melodies and enduring classics that have ignited imaginations across the decades. Together, we’ll celebrate the legacy of those who taught us to dream and embrace the magic in all things.
Created just for Northern Michigan audiences, this revue will feature top musical theatre talent singing reimagined arrangements of your favorite songs.
When You Wish is created and hosted by our own "Walt Disney" GLCFA's Executive Director, Matthew Kacergis (who played Prince Eric in the national tour of THE LITTLE MERMAID).
This production is not affiliated with or authorized by the Walt Disney Company.
David Taylor Gomes, Music Director
David Taylor Gomes (he/they) is a composer, music director, and actor, best known for writing Boxed Up: The Musical and Ranked, featured in the HBO Documentary “My So-Called High School Rank.” David was selected as a semi-finalist in the 2023 Eugene O’Neill National Music Theatre Conference for his new musical in development The Way. David also co-founded UproarTheatrics.com, a theatrical licensing company. In Seattle David has worked with Village Theatre, The 5th Avenue Theatre, Taproot Theatre, Showtunes, Artswest, and Seattle Children's Theatre. He has also performed at Sacramento Theatre Company, Capital Stage, and the iconic Birdland Jazz Club in NYC. In addition to performing, David coaches singers, songwriters, and pianists at his music studio in Seattle. His students have performed on Broadway, national tours, The Disney Channel, and many regional theatres across the US. @daytaygo
Matthew Kacergis, Director
Matthew joined the GLCFA team in 2019 as Director of Programming and was appointed Executive Director in October 2022. As of August 1st, he will become GLCFA’s second Artistic Director. A professional actor and vocalist for nearly two decades, he has been seen on stages throughout the country, including Ford’s Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Olney Theatre Center, Ogunquit Playhouse, Village Theatre, the 5th Avenue Theatre, and many others. Favorite roles include Marius in Les Misérables, Tony in Billy Elliot, Joe Gillis in Sunset Boulevard, Mother’s Younger Brother in Ragtime, Georg Nowack in She Loves Me, and starring as Prince Eric on the National Tour of Disney’s The Little Mermaid. He’s performed solo concerts for the Sun Valley Opera, BYU-Idaho, and Atlanta Lyric Theatre. Recent directing credits include Godspell and Music of the Night. This season, he will direct Mamma Mia at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts and Fiddler on the Roof for Studio East in Kirkland, WA.
Delphi Borich
Delphi Borich Broadway: Into the Woods, Camelot (u/s Guenevere). Delphi has played Cinderella in R+H’s Cinderella(National Tour), Belle in Beauty and the Beast (TUTS), and Ariel in The Little Mermaid (TUTS)! Other credits include originating the role of May Welland in The Age of Innocence (The Old Globe), Twelfth Night (Dallas Theatre Center), Our Town (Lyceum Theatre), Gloria (Asolo Rep), Austen's Pride (5th Avenue), Peter and the Starcatcher (Barn Stage Company), and more. TV: WeCrashed (Apple TV), The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel (Netflix). Proud graduate of Syracuse University. IG: @delphiborich.
Jason Weitkamp
Jason Weitkamp is so excited to join this wonderful team to perform music that inspired him to become a performer in his youth. He was most recently seen in Seattle in Something’s Afoot (Clive) and Disney’s The Little Mermaid (Chef Louis) at the 5th Avenue Theater and Beautiful (Righteous Brother) at the Village Theatre. He has close ties with Mickey having performed aboard Disney Cruise Lines and at Walt Disney World in Finding Nemo the Musical (Crush).
Coleman Cummings
Coleman Cummings (They/He) is honored to be making Disney Magic here at GLCFA! Coleman has always been a huge Disney fan and is thrilled to be sharing the love. Favorite credits include: Roger (Rent-25th anniversary tour), Dmitry (Anastasia-Regional Premiere), Prince Eric (The Little Mermaid-5th Ave & La Mirada), Chip (….Spelling Bee-George Street Playhouse), and Gabe (Next to Normal). @colemanscummings
Sophia Manicone
Sophia Manicone is thrilled to be making her GLCFA debut! Broadway: Parade (Iola Stover). Off Broadway: Parade (City Center). Regional: Ruthless, Charlotte’s Web, Christmas Story. New Works/Cast Recordings: Witch, Kaleidoscope. Community/ Educational: Sound of Music, To Kill a Mockingbird, Sister Act, Newsies. Pace BFA Musical Theatre ‘27. Insta: @sophia_manicone
Miranda D. Lawson
Miranda D. Lawson, a Florida native and California transplant, is overjoyed to have found herself in Michigan, back with her dear friend David. Her career as an actor, vocalist, theatre administrator, and educator has spanned the country. She takes pride in her voice studio, which is a testament to her success, with students from all over the nation. Her notable roles include Effie in Dreamgirls, Olive in …Spelling Bee, Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, Levora in Disaster, and Ms. Peacock in Clue! The Musical, Dionne in Hair, Siobahn in The Curious Incident…, Lil Inez in Hairspray, and many others. MirandaDLawson.com
Share the Magic
Do you have photos that capture the essence of Disney? We want to see them! "When You Wish... A Tribute to 100 Years of Magic" will feature special memories from the cast and audience in a magical way.
Whether it's a candid moment on Main Street USA, an iconic shot in front of Cinderella's Castle, or a selfie with your favorite character, your photos will help enhance the show.
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