Brent Thiessen

Brent Thiessen is an actor in the New York theatre community, cast by Emmy®-winning director Lonny Price to create the role of John Perry opposite Jessica Vosk in 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. He 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 an all-star cast for Broadway Sacramento as Prince Topher in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, a role he previously starred in for the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia. He is currently starring in Jersey Boys as Nick Massi for Pioneer Theatre Company in Salt Lake City. 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.