March 26th – April 4th, 2026
Uxbridge Music Hall
Book by Marshall Brickman and Rice Elice
Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa
Based on Characters created by Charles Addams
Originally produced on Broadway by Stuart Oken, Roy Furman, Michael Leavitt, Five Cent Productions,
Stephen Schuler, Decca Theatricals, Scott M. Delman, Stuart Ditsky, Terry Allen Kramer, Stephanie P.
McClelland, James L. Nederlander, Eva Price, Jam Theatricals/Mary LuRoffe, Pittsburgh CLO/Gutterman-
Swinsky, Vivek Tiwary/Gary Kaplan, The Weinstein Company/Clarence, LLC, Adam Zotovich/Tribe
Theatricals; By Special Arrangement with Elephant Eye Theatrical
| Act One | What If (Pugsley) |
| Overture | Full Disclosure (Part 1) |
| When You’re An Addams | Waiting |
| Fester’s Manifesto | Full Disclosure (Part 2) |
| Two Things | |
| Wednesday’s Growing Up | |
| Trapped | Act Two |
| Honor Roll | Just Around the Corner |
| Pulled | The Moon and Me |
| Four Things | Happy Sad |
| One Normal Night | Crazier Than You |
| But Love (Reprise 1) | Not Today |
| But Love (Reprise 2) | Live Before We Die |
| Secrets | Tango De Amor |
| What If (Gomez) | Move Toward the Darkness |
SYNOPSIS
The story centers on Wednesday Addams, who has fallen in love with a sweet, “normal” boy named Lucas Beineke. Confiding in her father, she begs Gomez not to tell her mother Morticia. Worlds collide when the Beinekes come to dinner.
As secrets come out and tensions rise, Gomez struggles to keep his promise to Wednesday while maintaining honesty with Morticia. Meanwhile, the Beinekes are drawn into the strange but oddly heartfelt world of the Addams family. By the end of the evening, both families learn that love, honesty, and accepting
differences are what truly hold families together and that every family—no matter how strange—has its own kind of normal.
Director’s Note
Bringing The Addams Family to life has been a joyful celebration of what it truly
means to be a family. At first glance, the Addamses may seem strange, spooky, or
even a little unsettling—but at their core, they are bound together by love,
loyalty, and an unwavering commitment to being unapologetically themselves.
Thanks to our cast and crew who have poured their hearts into this production,
capturing both the humor and the humanity at the center of this story. We hope
you laugh, reflect, and perhaps even see a bit of your own family in this
delightfully unusual one. Enjoy the show!
| The Addams Family | . |
|---|---|
| Gomez | Stephen Suepaul |
| Morticia | Melinda Delorme |
| Wednesday | CiaraJane (CJ) Sauve |
| Uncle Fester | Jeremy Cook |
| Pugsley | Jenna Katheryn |
| Grandmamma | Joanna Thornton |
| Lurch | Liam Elliott |
| The Beinekes | . |
|---|---|
| Alice Beineke | Michelle Murphy |
| Mal Beineke | John Stoll |
| Lucas Beineke | Joshua Takeda |
| The Ancestors | . |
|---|---|
| Witch / Cousin Itt | Ayesha Adams |
| Cheerleader | Chloe Avant |
| Mad Scientist | Brett Boutilier |
| Spanish Inquisitor | Rick Callaghan |
| Canadian Suffragette | Stacey Callaghan |
| Cowboy | Trevor Clarke |
| Pirate | Hayden Daniels |
| Flapper / Moon | Mackenzie Elizabeth Fraser |
| Aristocrat | Isabella Horsley |
| Saloon Girl | Rita Irwin |
| Gypsy | Cathy Jackson |
| Strong Man | Nicholas Jessop |
| Lunatic | Brylie Leutz |
| Bride | Natalie Oravec |
| Hippie | Kelly Paron |
| Josephine d’Addams | Nadia Torfs |
| Nurse | Stella Turkington |
| The Band | . |
|---|---|
| Rehearsal Pianist / Keyboard 1 | Michael Damus |
| Keyboard 2 | Barry Fraser |
| Flute / Reed 1 | Sarah Howie |
| Clarinet / Saxophone | Sheila Andrews |
| Bassoon | Ann Wakelin |
| Trumpet | Tim Birtch |
| Trombone | Ryan Rozinskis |
| Bass | Brian Kruschel |
| Drums | James Rankin |
| Percussion | Maggie Birtch |
| Guitar / Ukulele | Kevin Rohm |
| Production Team | . |
|---|---|
| Director | Lou Paonessa |
| Assistant Director | Greg Gallagher |
| Music Director / Conductor | Cyndie Jacobs |
| Vocal Director | Melinda Delorme |
| Rehearsal Pianist | Michael Damus |
| Lead Choreographer | Anika Ferraro |
| Assistant Choreographer | Alyssa Jeffrey |
| Producer | Krystyne Elliott |
| Stage Manager | Jazmin Eickmeier |
| Backstage | Lisa Preddy, Vienna Jackson, Wendy Dunn |
| Set Design | Mark Melcher |
| Lighting Design | Jazmin Eickmeier, Krystyne Elliott |
| Lighting | Shawn Elliott |
| Sound | Ethan Moseley |
| Props | Krystyne Elliott |
| Drum Technician | Rick Callaghan |
| Costumes | Krystyne Elliott |
| Makeup | Isabella Horsley |
| Wig Technicians | Krystyne Elliott, Liam Elliott, Lucy Sullivan |
| Photography | John Formosa |
| Program | Lou Paonessa |
| Digital Program | Shawn Elliott |
| Front of House / Concessions | Krystyne Elliott, Joanna Thornton |
Stage Carpenters: Rick Callaghan, Terry Chapman, Mike Elliott, Brad Eltherington, Kevin McClelland, Nancy Melcher, Grant Nixon, Greg Tang-Yuk, Jim Burkholder, Liam Elliott, Keeghan Elliott
Painters: Donna Metcalf (Lead), Nancy Melcher, Cathy Jackson, Jazmin Eickmeier
Build Catering: Nancy Melcher, Brad Eltherington
Wooden road sign: Cathy Jackson
Special thanks to: Monica Moreno, Brad Eltherington, Kempenfelt Community Players, Bill Knapp, Grant Nixon and of course to YOU!
OnStage Uxbridge Executive: President – Cyndie Jacobs; Vice-President – Shawn Elliott; Treasurer – Karen Higgins; Secretary – Lou Paonessa;
Members at Large: Jeremy Cook, Phillip Cook, Krystyne Elliott, Greg Gallagher, Cathy Jackson,Dorothy Partridge, James Rankin, Terryl White.
A Message from OnStage Uxbridge President – Cyndie Jacobs
Welcome to OnStage Uxbridge’s (OSU) final production of the 2025-2026 season – The Addams Family, the Musical! On behalf of the OSU Board of Directors, we extend our appreciation to you for your continued support of community theatre.
With this production of The Addams Family, we have assembled local performers,
very creative people and theatre enthusiasts – all of whom believe in the value and power of live theatre.
We have a fabulous production team for Addams Family, all of whom have
devoted many hours of hard work, collaboration, creativity and enthusiasm. Each
performance we stage is a celebration of the passion that thrives within the
Uxbridge arts community. I would like to extend heartfelt thanks to our talented
cast, dedicated crew, live band, awesome volunteers and the OSU Board members for their dedication, and to our audience for supporting community theatre. Your presence tonight encourages and sustains us.
We are also deeply grateful to our sponsors for their support, which allows us to
continue creating opportunities for artists and theatre-lovers of all ages to share
the magic of live theatre with our Uxbridge community.
We hope this performance of The Addams Family, the Musical makes you laugh
and snap your fingers to the theme. We look forward to sharing more theatrical
productions with you next season, beginning with Irving Berlin’s White Christmas in November, and we hope that you’ll join us in the seasons to come.
Enjoy the show and thank you for being part of our 2025-2026 season!
Cyndie Jacobs
President, OnStage Uxbridge
Cast and Crew (in alphabetical order)
Ayesha Addams, Cousin ITT/Witch Ancestor
I’m very excited to be apart of this show, as it is my very first Onstage Uxbridge
performance. I’m rather grateful to the support I’ve gotten from friends, and family. And very happy with being apart of the cast after wanting to be in musical theatre for as long as I have.
Chloe Avant, Cheerleader Ancestor
Chloe is looking forward to being in her first show at the Uxbridge Music Hall with
OnStage. Chloe has had a great time rehearsing with the cast and the production crew. The Addams Family Musical has been such an amazing and fun experience for Chloe and she is very thankful for this incredible opportunity to be in this production.
Tim Birch, Trumpet/Flugel Horn
This is Tim’s eighth show with On-Stage, Uxbridge. He enjoys working with the band and the wonderful Music Directors!
Brett Boutilier, Mad Scientist Ancestor
In high school I was in the following productions: Grease, Beauty and the Beast , and a short play called chicken man. It’s been a few years since high school, and I’m now looking to get back into theatre again. Music has always been a huge part of my life. You will always hear me singing/ humming. I am super excited to be
apart of this amazing cast, and I honestly can’t wait to hopefully join more
productions in the future. I want to thank all my fellow cast/crew for being so
welcoming as this is my first production with them.
Rick Callaghan, Spanish Inquisitor
Enjoy the production of the Adam’s family – During the last few years have been a
part of on stage in a Christmas carol – Man of La Mancha – Willy Wonka – Joseph set builds and have enjoyed the many plays that onstage provides . Nice to have
donated from the none for profit organization to help students and other
organizations in the Uxbridge area.
Stacey Callaghan, Canadian Suffragist Ancestor
Stacey has been involved with the Uxbridge Music Hall productions for about 18
years. Starting out behind the scenes as backstage help, then to backstage
manager or producer for Uxperience and multiple productions; A Christmas Carol The Musical, Sweeney Todd, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Sound of Music, and West Side Story to name a few. Finally venturing onto the stage in Uxperience (Chorus), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Ensemble), Willy Wonka (Grandma Josephine) and currently The Addam’s Family Musical.
Trevor Clark, Cowboy Ancestor
Trevor is very happy to return to the Uxbridge Music Hall for a third time. He was
previously seen in OnStage’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
(Brother) and UYT’s Legally Blonde (Aaron/Elle’s Dad). He has been in productions with Sunderland Lions Theatre, including Anne of Green Gables (Matthew), Into the Woods (Cinderella’s Prince), Oliver (Fagin). He has been their lighting technician for the last two years. Trevor thanks all his family and friends for their constant love and support.
Jeremy Cook, Uncle Fester
Jeremy is pleased to be working with OnStage Uxbridge again this season. He is no stranger to the Music Hall stage, last seen in Saltwater Moon (Jacob), Sweeney Todd (Ensemble) and Man of La Mancha (Miguel de Cervantes/Don Quixote) and most recently A Christmas Carol: The Musical. Much love to Mom, Dad, Gramma and Poppi, and his fiancée Rachael. I shaved my head and face for this production!
Michael Damus, Keyboard 1
Michael is a graduate of the Royal Conservatory of Toronto in grade 10 piano. He
has performed in the orchestras for Uxperience, Ryleepuss productions, and
Onstage Uxbridge. Most recently he played keyboards in the Best Of Broadway
show and A Christmas Carol. Michael also performs regularly with the Port Perry
based Ferrport Jazz Ensemble. From 2007 to 2016 Michael was acting on stage
with his children in various musicals for OnStage Uxbridge. He is pleased to be
back with the company as an orchestra member. Michael wishes to thank his wife Laura for supporting his musical endeavours.
Hayden Daniels, Pirate Ancestor
Returning to the Uxbridge Music Hall for the 2nd time, Hayden has most recently
been featured in his first OnStage Productions A Christmas Carol ( Young Marley). Hayden has found a new love, family & calling in theatre and wants to express his deep gratitude to the production team and to the Addams cast.
Melinda Delorme, Morticia/ Vocal Director
Melinda is thrilled to be a part of an incredible team of people putting on this
amazingly fun production of The Addams Family! Her recent productions with
OnStage include A Christmas Carol: The Musical (Director and Mrs. Fezzwig), Man of La Mancha (Aldonza), and Sweeney Todd (Mrs. Lovett). In another lifetime, Melinda was an operatic soprano singing both concert and operatic repertoire in her native Canada and abroad. In the years since, Melinda has pursued a career in education with the YCDSB. If she isn’t in the classroom or on the stage, Melinda can be found spending time with the most amazing family and friends a person could have, at the cottage, or hanging out with her well loved, but poorly behaved dogs and cats.
Jazmin Eickmeier, Stage Manager
Jazmin is thrilled to be back with OnStage Productions. She began performing in
junior shows like Aladdin Jr. and Peter Pan Jr. before discovering her passion
backstage. Her journey behind the scenes started with OnStage’s Hairspray (2015) as a stagehand and set builder, followed by Assistant Stage Manager for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (2016). She has since worked on Legally Blonde at Sheridan College and OnStage’s The Best of Broadway, and is grateful to the cast and crew of Addams for this opportunity.
Krystyne Elliott, Producer
Krystyne has been with OnStage Uxbridge since 2017, when she was a part of the ensemble for Oklahoma! Since then, she has found her calling as a talented Producer for many of OSU’s shows – most recently A Christmas Carol: The Musical (2025), and made her directorial debut with Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2023). She has also brought her family into the OSU world as actors and build crew, and serves on the OnStage Uxbridge Board of Directors.
Anika Ferraro, Lead Choreographer
Anika is thrilled to be working with OnStage as lead Choreographer for The Addams Family production. Anika is a dedicated performer who began her journey on stage at just seven years old. Originally from Uxbridge, ON, she has appeared in numerous productions over the years, bringing energy and depth to every role she takes on. A former student of York University’s Theatre program, Anika also has a background in dance and choreography, having both performed and created movement for a variety of shows. She would like to thank her parents for the endless support, constant encouragement, and countless hours spent helping her achieve her dreams!
Barry Fraser, Keyboard 2
Barry is a long-time resident of Uxbridge and has played keyboard in the band for
many productions over the years, including Onstage Uxbridge, uxperience, the
Uxbridge Youth Theatre, and many other shows and events around town. He loves the challenge of integrating music and computers and is happy to be back “in the pit” with this wonderful group of musicians and friends.
Greg Gallagher, Assistant Director
Greg is happy to be back on the boards as Assistant Director with the wonderful cast and crew of The Addams Family, The Musical. Most recently played Marley in A Christmas Carol, The Musical with Onstage Uxbridge. Hope you enjoy the show.
Isabella Horsley, Aristocrat Ancestor
Isabella is so excited to be part of The Addams Family as an Ancestor. She loves
being involved both on stage and behind the scenes, helping bring the spooky
world of the Addams family to life. Some recent theatre credits include Frenchy
in Grease (Broadway North) and Ensemble in Sweeney Todd (Onstage Uxbridge).
Isabella enjoys performing, being creative, and working with her fellow cast and
crew. She would like to thank her family, friends, and the production team for
their support.
Rita Irwin, Monk/Saloon Girl Ancestor
As a resident of Uxbridge for 37 years, Rita has been doing community theatre
and variety shows in different capacities since 1991. It has been a great
experience meeting people from different walks of life. Thank you to the cast
and crew.
Cathy Jackson, Ancestor
I always enjoyed set painting, but my mom’s love of musicals finally led me to
audition for OnStage’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, then
the fun continued in Willy Wonka as Mrs. TeeVee, and now as an Addam’s Family
ancestor! Thanks to our supportive OnStage team for providing opportunities
for us to sing and dance in fabulous shows for our Uxbridge community.
Cyndie Jacobs, Music Director/ Conductor
I am currently the President of OnStage Uxbridge and have a long history with
music. Conducting musicals puts me in my happy place! I have conducted 14
musicals (The Addams Family is my 15th) in Uxbridge in addition to being the
Music Director for the local variety show, uxperience, for 15 years. I am
fortunate to be able to work with fabulous musicians in ‘the band pit’ and look
forward to many more musical productions!
Alyssa Jeffrey, Assistant Choreographer
Alyssa was honoured to have choreographed a couple of the numbers in The
Addams Family and to have gotten to work alongside Anika! Alyssa has loved
being in OnStage productions, as well as being producer, choreographer, dancer,
and skitter with Uxperience. This past November Alyssa had the privilege of
being on stage as a part of the cast of Footloose with Queensville Players, and
being co-choreographer for A Christmas Carol with OnStage. When she’s not on
stage, Alyssa enjoys being an inclusivity public speaker and librarian, spending
time outdoors, and writing songs with friends.
Nicholas Jessup, Strong Man
Making a fourth appearance to the Uxbridge Music Hall in just over a year,
Nicholas is excited to once again be back on this great stage. Prior appearances
include Ryleepuss’ Shrek the Musical and Onstage’s most recent show A
Christmas Carol. He also appeared in the Chorus of Uxbridge 2025. Nicholas is
excited to sink his teeth into the Addams and is incredibly thankful for the
production team and his fellow cast for the opportunity
Jenna Katheryn, Pugsley Addams
Jenna is so excited to make her OnStage Productions debut! Jenna has been
apart of shows in school such A Midsummer Night’s Dream as Puck, Legally
Blonde as Vivienne and Almost, Maine as Glory. This is Jenna’s first production
outside of school and she could not be more excited to experience this with
everyone at the Uxbridge Music Hall. Jenna would like to specially thank her best
friend Monique, for always believing in her. And her muse, Jack Wolfe.
Brylie Leutz, Ancestor
Brylie is thrilled to be in Addams Family. Her most recent theatre credits include
Best of Broadway, A Christmas Carol (Emily), Man of La Mancha (Antonia/Horse),
Sweeney Todd (Ensemble), and Legally Blonde (Elle Woods). She will also be
attending Stella. Clair Collage for musical theatre next year. Brylie thanks
everyone in this production for making it such a great experience and hopes you
enjoy the show as much as she loves being part of it!
Mackenzie Elizabeth Fraser, Flapper Ancestor/Moon
Mackenzie Elizabeth is thrilled to be returning to OnStage Uxbridge in The
Addams Family ensemble, allowing her to bring multiple characters to life. A
former competitive dancer, she is grateful for the opportunity to feature her
training in the role of “The Moon”. Also a film actor, Mackenzie has appeared in
multiple short films, in lead and featured roles. She would like to thank the
wonderful cast and crew for such a positive experience, as well as her family for
always believing in and supporting her.
Michele Murphy, Alice Beineke
This is Michele’s fourth show with OnStage Uxbridge and she is thrilled to be
joining this amazingly talented cast. She has been doing musical theatre since 2008. In January, Michele performed for OnStage’s Best of Broadway Dinner
Theatre. Her other most recent performances with OnStage include: Beggar
Woman in Sweeney Todd, in 2025 and Joanne Jefferson in RENT, in 2023.
Previously, she had been in two productions of The Music Man, once in 2008, as
Ethel Toffelmier with Cadenza Productions out of Port Perry and in 2019, as
Eulalie Mackechnie Shinn, with the Victorian Operetta Society (VOS) out of
Cobourg. She was a Hot Box Girl for VOS’ production of Guys and Dolls (2018),
rocked out as a Soul Sister in Northumberland Players’ production of Jesus Christ Superstar (2014), and before that, played various chorus roles in Annie and Beauty and the Beast. Michele is a proud mom of two girls and an elementary school teacher in Durham.
Natalie Oravec, Bride Ancestor
After joining OnStage Uxbridge last season as the Fishmonger in A Christmas Carol, I quickly fell in love with theatre. Stepping in last minute made the experience unforgettable and inspired me to continue performing. I’m so excited to be part of The Addams Family and to keep building my confidence while working alongside such a talented and supportive cast.
Lou Paonessa, Director
Recently featured in such OnStage Productions as Joseph and the Amazing
Technicolor Dreamcoat (Brother) and Man of La Mancha (Sancho) and The Best of Broadway. Lou has also been featured in such TCDSB Staff Arts shows as: Damn Yankees and Fiorello (director), Guys and Dolls (Nathan Detroit) and Joseph (Brother).
Kelly Paron, Hippie Ancestor
Kelly is happy to be returning to the stage for her first production with
OnStage Uxbridge. Past credits include Drowsy Chaperone (Northumberland
Players), Sound of Music and Addams Family (VOS). Her most notable roles
were Scarecrow in the Wizard of Oz (VOS) and the holy terror Miss.Andrew in
Mary Poppins (VOS). Kelly would like to thank cast and crew for their time
and effort and her husband and sons for their unwavering love and support.
James Rankin, Percussion – Drums
James studied percussion at the University of Western Ontario (BA, ’92) and
has been active with Onstage Uxbridge since 2023 performing percussion in
Colours in the Storm, Willy Wonka, Sweeney Todd, Man of La Mancha, A
Christmas Carol and the recent Best of Broadway. James was previously a
member of the 48th Highlanders Pipes and Drums and also performed
frequently with the Royal Regiment of Canada. James is a current member of
the Uxbridge Community and North Durham Concert bands.
Kevin Rohm, Guitars/Ukulele/Banjo
Kevin has played several shows with Onstage Uxbridge & the Uxbridge Youth
Theatre including Man of La Mancha, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat, Colours in the Storm, Rent, Legally Blonde & Freaky Friday.
The Addams Family is a fun, and funny show with many styles of music and
calls for several different guitars, a ukulele, and a banjo.A great band and
cast ensure an enjoyable experience.
Ryan Rozinskis, Trombone/Bass Trombone
Ryan is thrilled to be back in Uxbridge for the production of Addams Family. Ryan plays a number of brass instruments but most regularly plays tenor trombone and bass trombone. He currently has a collection of eight trombones which is more than anyone should have. He has been playing in a number of bands in the Greater Toronto Area for over a decade and recently started playing with OnStage Uxbridge. Ryan finds music is a great way to decompress and recharge.
CiaraJane (CJ) Sauve, Wednesday Addams
CJ is incredibly excited to be playing Wednesday Addams in The Addams
Family. She has previously performed with Broadway North as Vivienne in
Legally Blonde, Sandy in Grease, as well as ensemble in Sweeney Todd and
Man of La Mancha with Onstage Uxbridge. She loves being part of theatre
and is so thankful to share the stage with such an amazing cast. She hopes
you enjoy the show.
John Stoll, Mal Beineke
John is excited to be joining his second show with OnStage Uxbridge. He
previously played the role of Tobias in Sweeney Todd, and is thrilled to take
on the role of Mal. When he’s not on stage, John is a music teacher, avid
reader, and caretaker of two dogs and two cats. John thanks his family and
friends for all the enthusiastic support they’ve given!
Steven Suepaul, Gomez Addams
Steven is excited to return to Onstage Uxbridge, having previously appeared
in Rent (Benny), Sweeney Todd (Pirelli) and Colours in the Storm (Mark
Robinson). Elsewhere he was most recently onstage at Oshawa Little Theatre
in Shrek the Musical (Donkey) and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling
Bee (Chip Tolentino). He’d like to thank his fellow Cast and the Crew for
making this process so fun, and audiences for supporting live theatre.
Joshua Takeda, Lucas Beineke
Joshua Takeda is a 21 year old Actor and Musician, born and raised in Uxbridge Ontario. He’s worked with professional touring theatre company “Motus O dance theatre” both semi-professionally and professionally over the course of 10 years, as a performer, workshop volunteer, and in-house musician. He’s been featured in local theatre productions such as Legally Blonde (Warner), and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (brother). Josh is a former student of Metalworks Institute, and currently attends Toronto Film School.
Joanna Thornton, Grandmamma
Joanna is excited to bring Grandmama to life in Uxbridge, after playing an ancestor in the 2016 version in Port Perry with SCS. She started with Onstage Uxbridge in 2019 as Mrs Olive in Done to Death and has been in 9-5, Joseph, and Funny thing happened on the way to the Forum. Joanna (Director) recently brought to life Charlie and the Chocolate factory (2024) and Mousetrap (2022)
Nadia Torfs, Josephine d’Addams
An alum of uxperience, the local variety show, Nadia is no stranger to the Uxbridge Music Hall stage. After filling every role available: dancing, acting, singing and directing, it was time to try something new. This is Nadia’s first time ever in an OnStage production. She is finding the cast’s talent both humbling and exhilarating.
Stella Turkington, Nurse Ancestor
Fresh off her debut in OnStage Uxbridge’s “A Christmas Carol” (Martha Cratchit), Stella is thrilled to return to the Uxbridge Musical Hall for The Addams Family. Stella is an avid vocalist under the tutelage of the incredibly talented Jennifer Neveu-Campsall. In her spare time, Stella enjoys singing, swimming, and spending time with her friends and family. Thank you to the production team for this opportunity.
Ann Wakelin, Bassoon
Ann has been playing the bassoon for decades, generally for fun, and as a member of the Community Concert Band of Whitby. This is her debut in a band accompanying a musical.
OnStage Uxbridge 2026 – 2027 Season
ABOUT THE ADDAMS FAMILY
The history of the Addams Family is a fascinating journey from the ink-stained
pages of The New Yorker to their status as global pop-culture icons. They have
spent nearly a century serving as the “anti-suburban” ideal—a family that is bizarre and macabre, yet arguably more functional and loving than any “normal” family on television.
- The Magazine Era (1938–1964)
The family began as a series of 150 unconnected gag cartoons by Charles Addams. In these single-panel drawings, the characters had no names and no formal “family tree.” They were simply a group of aristocratic ghouls living in a dilapidated mansion, finding humor in the dark, the damp, and the dangerous. - The Sitcom Revolution (1964–1966)
When producer David Levy approached Addams about a television series, the characters finally gained their identities. Creator Charles Addams famously chose the names we know today (Morticia, Gomez, Wednesday, Pugsley, Uncle Fester, Lurch, and Grandmamma). Unlike many sitcoms of the era where parents slept in separate beds, Gomez and Morticia were portrayed as deeply romantic and passionate, setting a new standard for TV couples. - The Animated Transition (1970s)
After the live-action show ended, the family lived on in animation. They made a famous crossover appearance on The New Scooby-Doo Movies in 1972, which led to their own Saturday morning cartoon series (1973). This era leaned more into the “spooky travel” trope, with the family driving a Victorian-style RV. - The Hollywood Revival (1991–1993)
Director Barry Sonnenfeld brought the family to the big screen with The Addams Family (1991) and the critically acclaimed Addams Family Values (1993). Anjelica Huston (Morticia), Raul Julia (Gomez), and Christopher Lloyd (Fester) gave the characters a sophisticated, high-energy edge. Christina Ricci’s portrayal of a deadpan, lethal Wednesday Addams redefined the character for a new generation. - The Modern Renaissance (2010–Present)
The Addams Family has successfully adapting to every new medium:- Broadway (2010): A musical comedy starring Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth explored the horror of Wednesday falling in love with a “normal” boy.
- Animated Films (2019/2021): CGI movies returned the family’s look to Charles Addams’ original, stout, and slightly more grotesque character designs.
- The “Wednesday” Era (2022–Present): The Netflix series directed by Tim Burton shifted the focus entirely to Wednesday Addams at Nevermore Academy, becoming one of the most-watched shows in streaming history.
At their core, the Addams Family represents the acceptance of the “other.” They are wealthy, polite, and fiercely loyal to one another. They don’t want to change the world; they just want to live their lives in a way that makes them happy, regardless of how many explosions or poisonings it involves.
Thanks to our Sponsors
OnStage Uxbridge would like to thank the following sponsors for their
invaluable support. Their generous financial contribution helped us bring
this creepy, cooky, mysterious and altogether spooky production of The
Addams Family, the Musical to life on stage.
About OnStage Uxbridge
In addition to being Uxbridge’s premier musical theatre company, OnStage Uxbridge is the only registered charitable theatre organization in Uxbridge that produces musicals and plays. We produce three shows each year and we also provide support for local young people by offering volunteer opportunities and scholarships with Uxbridge High School and The Sunderland Music Festival. For more information about the organization, upcoming shows, joining our team, or making a tax-deductible donation, please visit: www.onstageuxbridge.com.