Brent Thiessen

Brent Thiessen is an actor in the New York theatre community, cast by Emmy®-winning director Lonny Price to star as John Perry alongside Kelli Barrett and Jessica Vosk in the upcoming international premiere of Beaches The Musical, based on the best-selling novel by Iris Rainer Dart, with music by GRAMMY® winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Mike Stoller. Brent worked with director and Tony® winner Jerry Mitchell as part of the original first national company of the box office hit Pretty Woman — Gary Marshall and Bryan Adams’ musical adaptation of the blockbuster film. Brent starred as Edward Lewis opposite Olivia Valli for sold out crowds in Minneapolis, Cleveland, Fort Lauderdale, and Durham, North Carolina. He played the role of Philip Stuckey for runs at the Boston Opera House, Chicago’s CIBC Theatre, and the 4,500-seat Fabulous Fox in St. Louis. Last summer Brent helped lead the cast of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella as Prince Topher for Broadway at Music Circus, a role he previously starred in for the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia. When he is not performing, Brent loves spending time outdoors — especially in the water or on a tennis court — enjoying long walks with his wife Jennifer, and savoring a good glass of whiskey.