Matt DeAngelis and Christine Dwyer

Christine Dwyer is a versatile and accomplished performer, renowned for her dynamic work on both Broadway and beyond. She made her Broadway debut as Elphaba in Wicked, a role she reprised at the 2015 Tony Awards, captivating audiences with her powerful performance. Christine's talent also led her to represent the United States at the prestigious Hannover Messe in Germany, where she had the honor of performing for President Obama and Chancellor Angela Merkel. Her national tour credits include leading roles as Jenna in Waitress, Sylvia Llewellyn Davies in Finding Neverland, and Maureen in RENT. Christine's extensive New York and regional credits include portraying Dot/Marie in Sunday in the Park with George, Mother in Ragtime, Sara in Murder Ballad at Studio Theatre in DC, and starring in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. She also featured in the critically acclaimed Jesus Christ Superstar live performance on NBC alongside John Legend, Sara Bareilles, and Alice Cooper. In addition to her theater work, Christine and her husband, Matt DeAngelis, have taken their talents to the high seas with a duet show performed aboard various luxury cruise ships. Most recently, they embarked on a Broadway-style tour through China, further expanding their international presence. Their remarkable journey has taken them from the stage to the sea and beyond. Their show has taken them to Asia, north of the Arctic Circle, the Caribbean, and Africa. Outside of her performance career, Christine is deeply committed to giving back. She and Matt run The Janice Jam: Broadway for Breast Cancer, a charity in honor of Matt's late mother. The charity hosts several events throughout the year, with all proceeds benefiting The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Christine and Matt are also passionate educators, currently collaborating with renowned voice teacher Noel Smith as acting coaches for her studio, fostering the next generation of performers. Matt DeAngelis is a distinguished performer with an illustrious career spanning over 800 performances of the iconic musical Hair, gracing stages across Broadway, the West End, and on National Tours in the celebrated role of Woof. He also originated the "Too Much Too Soon" soloist on the 1st National Tour of Green Day's American Idiot. Matt's extraordinary talent was showcased further in his portrayal of Svec in the Tony Award-winning Once, demonstrating his versatility with multiple instrumental performances. He was then seen on Broadway in the role of Earl in Sara Bareilles' Waitress, where he later reprised his performance on the 1st National Tour and was also featured in the Waitress movie. In his time with Waitress, Matt has been a part of over 1,100 performances. In addition to his Broadway accomplishments, Matt has made his mark Off-Broadway, starring in the acclaimed revival of Orpheus Descending at Theatre for a New Audience, and was an original company member of the world-premiere production of The Secret Life of Bees at The Atlantic Theatre Company. Most recently, Matt was seen in the original Broadway cast of Swept Away, a groundbreaking new musical by the Avett Brothers, and is featured on the original cast recording. Matt has made numerous TV appearances including Person of Interest, Madam Secretary, Marvel's Daredevil, EVIL, For Life, Chicago PD, and FBI. Beyond his theatrical work, Matt is deeply committed to philanthropy. He produces and manages The Janice Jam: Broadway for Breast Cancer, a charity event in honor of his late mother, raising over $180,000 in just 3 years, funding over 2,000 hours of research. All proceeds from the event benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.