Casa Mañana Finalizes Frozen Run With Six Remaining Performances
Leandra Ellis-Gaston and Sydney Dotson lead the company in the final week of the musical at 3101 West Lancaster Avenue.
By Jack Weber ·

Casa Mañana Theatre is presenting the final week of Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical at its Fort Worth venue. The run concludes on Sunday, November 15, marking the end of the production's stay at the company. The musical centers on the conflict between Princess Elsa and her sister Anna. The story follows their relationship as they navigate the consequences of Elsa's magical powers. The narrative explores themes of sisterhood and the nature of true love.
Leandra Ellis-Gaston plays the role of Elsa in the current cast. Sydney Dotson takes the role of Anna. Paul Schwensen is cast as Prince Hans, and Justin Showell portrays Kristoff. Logan Rafanelli plays Weselton, while Landon Thompson portrays Sven. David Postlewate is featured as Olaf. Simon Kowalski appears as Oaken, and Taylor Jo Bryant plays Queen Iduna. Zach Sutton performs as King Agnarr, and Braxton O. Johnson is cast as Pabbie. Kayla Haskins plays Bulda. Lana Gatlin and Ella Buckner portray the younger versions of Elsa and Anna, respectively.
Eugenio Contenti serves as the director and choreographer for the production. His previous work includes directing the Italian premieres of Amélie and Murder for Two. He also directed Casa Mañana productions of Rent and Come From Away. Jesse Warkentin is the music director and conductor. Warkentin previously served as musical director for the international tour of An American In Paris. He has also worked with the Radio City Christmas Spectacular orchestra.
The creative team includes J Branson as the scenic designer and Samuel Rushen as the lighting designer. Brian Pacelli is the projection designer, and Allan Branson is the sound designer. Tammy Spencer serves as the costume designer. Catherine Petty-Rogers is responsible for hair, wig, and makeup design. The ensemble includes Allison Bridgeman, Steven Rios, Evan Hussey, and Danny Tran. Bennett Cooper, Van Leonard, and Ally Kay Ramsey also appear in the ensemble.
Ticket prices for the remaining shows start at $39. Patrons can purchase tickets at casamanana.org or at the box office. The box office is located at 3101 West Lancaster Avenue in Fort Worth. The remaining performance schedule includes a Wednesday matinee on November 11 at 6 p.m. and a Thursday evening show on November 12 at 7:30 p.m. The Friday performance is scheduled for November 13 at 8 p.m. Two shows will take place on Saturday, November 14, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. The final performance will occur on Sunday, November 15, at 2 p.m. This final performance includes American Sign Language interpretation.
Casa Mañana Theatre has produced professional Broadway and children's theatre in Fort Worth for more than 65 years. The organization's productions are viewed by nearly 110,000 people each year. Over 45,000 school children attend its children's theatre productions annually.





