Eli Vander Griend (Friedrich) The hills are alive—and so is Eli’s excitement for his national tour debut in the beloved classic, The Sound of Music! Regional: Falsettos (Court/Timeline) “Jason,” Fun Home (Porchlight) “Christian,” Matilda (Fireside) “Bruce,” Billy Elliot, School of Rock (Paramount), A Christmas Carol (Metropolis). Eli is a member of Chicago’s ETC Tap Company. Special thanks to coaches Audrey Belle Adams, Michelle Aravena, Tina Reynolds and Christina Ramirez, incredible sisters Lucy and Lila, and the dedicated Talent X Alexander team! Instagram: @elivandergriend

Ava Davis (Louisa) Excited to make her professional debut! A current vocal major at Charleston County School of the Arts. At SOA, she has had the honor to play Louisa (The Sound of Music) and is excited to get to do it all again! Previously seen in local productions of Annie (Molly), The Lion King Jr. (Young Nala), Matilda Jr. (Alice), and more. “This is an absolute dream come true, thank you to everyone who has helped me get here!” Insta: @avadavadavis

Benjamin Stasiek (Kurt) hails from SC, and is thrilled to be making his national Broadway tour debut! Matilda (Bruce, SC Children’s Theatre). A two-time National Association of Teachers of Singers Mid-Atlantic winner and three-time NATS SC category champion, Benjamin is passionate about musical theatre, storytelling, and making people laugh. He loves reading, building LEGOs, and games. He sends love and thanks to his family, BHA Voice Studio, and everyone cheering him on! IG: @benjaminstasiek

Haddie Mac (Brigitta) is over the moon to be on stage as Brigitta! She recently toured Asia as Marta (U/S Gretl) in the 23’/24’ The Sound of Music International Tour. Offstage, she’s chasing sparkles, bouldering mountains, befriending animals, and developing her wanderlust. Known to friends as Haddie Mac n’ Cheese, she’s thankful for the teachers and mentors who guide her, her professional team—and for her family, who makes all her dreams come true. Follow along: @haddiemac

Ruby Caramore (Marta) is thrilled to make her Broadway tour debut with this awesome cast! Favorite roles include Molly in Annie and Tiny Tim at BGW. Endless gratitude to her sisters Charlie and Stella. Special thanks to Kim Pedell, Hugh Copeland, Amelia DeMayo, Jacklyn Collier, and Kurt Domoney.

Luciana Vandette (Gretl) Age 8, from Buffalo, NY. Lucy is thrilled to be a part of the von Trapp family and join this incredible cast! Credits: National Tour – How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (Cindy Lou Who). TV/Film –Terrifier 3, Night Agent, Netflix’s Horton Hears a Who, Echo Valley, Fallout, Fresh Kills. Huge Thanks to the creative team, NETworks Presentations, The Telsey Office, CESD – David Doan, Alyson Isbrandtsen, Darby Vincent, Donald Rey, Christie Delaney, Joanne. IG:@lucy_vandette

Oliver Cirelli (u/s Kurt, u/s Friedrich) is honored to join the national tour of The Sound of Music! Favorite regional credits include Bye Bye Birdie (Randolph MacAfee), A Bronx Tale (Young C), and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Augustus Gloop/U.S. Charlie Bucket). He is endlessly grateful for the support of his incredible family and friends, and to his amazing agent David Doan at CESD. Love to the entire SOM team! IG: @ollie_cirelli

Harper Burns (u/s Marta, u/s Gretl) National Tour debut! Credits: Frozen (Ogunquit Playhouse, Young Anna), Annie (Rochester Opera House, Molly), Into the Woods (Hackmatack Playhouse), Peter Pan, Jr (The Word Barn, Captain Hook), and Alice in Wonderland (Upside Arts, Dormouse). Harper studies gymnastics, dance, aerial silks and ukulele. She LOVES pigs and frogs and also loves going to overnight camp every summer with Upside! Huge thanks to everyone involved for this amazing opportunity! All her love to her sister Violet, mom, dad and her dog Bella!

Molly Glowacki (u/s Louisa, u/s Brigitta, u/s Marta) is thrilled to be part of The Sound of Music family! Her favorite past roles include – National Tour: How The Grinch Stole Christmas The Musical (Annie Who), The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy), Fun Home (Small Alison), and Shrek The Musical (Young Fiona). You can also see her in film/tv, and voiceovers. Huge thanks to her family, coaches, David, Randi, The SOM creative team, and Telsey for supporting her dreams! Instagram: @mollyglowsings