SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY

The Jersey Tenors is the newest Opera/Rock Mash-up sensation that creates an explosive blend of the most iconic Opera classics
alongside such Rock ‘N Roll industry greats as Queen, Journey, Elton John, and Billy Joel to name but a few. 

But we are also “Jersey Proud” and we do not forget where we came from as we highlight some of Jersey’s finest like Frankie Valli
and The Four Seasons, Sinatra, Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, Kool and The Gang, and even Whitney Houston (Jersey Girl)!

Whether it’s a theatrical production, corporate entertainment event, private event, party entertainment, or an outdoor concert…These four charming wise guys will raise the roof with their powerful voices, and they will have you singing along before yous guys know it.

 From Frank Sinatra to Frankie Valli to Figaro…Forgettaboutit!!!

VADEN THRUGOOD couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of The Jersey Tenors! National Tours: Michael in Smokey Joe’s Cafe (20th Anniversary National Tour). Regional credits: Good News! (Goodspeed Opera House), Dr. Hart in Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots (La Jolla Playhouse), Rocky in Damn Yankees: Red Sox Version (Ogunquit Playhouse), Vernon in Damn Yankees(Paper Mill Playhouse, 5th Avenue Theater). Thank you Brian Noonan for giving me opportunity after opportunity. Thank you to Mom, Fred, and an almost infinite number of friends and family. Thank you for your support, encouragement, laughter, honesty, positivity, and friendship! A deep thank you to my father. I miss you everyday Pop.

CAMERON JOHNSON is excited to be a part of this production of THE JERSEY TENORS. NY credits in both theatre and opera include THE GOLDEN BRIDE (Misha), PIPPIN (Pippin), INTO THE WOODS (Rapunzel’s Prince/Wolf), YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN (Charlie), ORLANDO PALADINO (Pasquale), HÄNSEL UND GRETEL(father), and Jeff Blumenkrantz’s MOVING RIGHT ALONG(Kyle). BM Acadia University, MM Manhattan School of Music.

JOE PAPERELLA  has performed on Broadway in LES MISERABLES, the 2000 revival of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR and GOOD VIBRATIONS. On tour, he was seen in MAMMA MIA and Schoenberg and Boublil’s MARTIN GUERRE. Other credits include Leonard Bernstein’s MASS at Carnegie Hall, THOU SWELL with the NYC Ballet at Lincoln Center, MAME at the Kennedy Center starring Christine Baranski, LIES MY FATHER TOLD ME at the National Yiddish Theatre, BOEING BOEING (Bernard), ANNIE (Rooster), EVITA (Magaldi) and A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Baltimore Centerstage. He is a proud member of Actors’ Equity since 1995.

DANNY CALVERT starred as Mark in Altar Boyz (Off-Broadway), garnering many rave reviews which singled him out as a “laudable” (NY Times) “show-stopper” who “steals the show” (LA Times). Other theatre credits include: Zanna in Zanna Don’t! (Winner: LA Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Lead Performance in a Musical), Henry in Newsies, Ryan in High School Musical, The Magic Carpet in Aladdin (Disney Theatrical Workshops NYC), Kurt in White Noise (New York Musical Theatre Festival), Paul/Angel in RENT(Broadway National Tour) and Dennis in the 10 time Ovation Nominated All Shook Up (Musical Theatre West). Film: P.S. I Love You and The Last Five Years. Recordings: Kiss the Air on the album “Dreaming Wide Awake” by Scott Alan and Lullaby of Broadway which debuted at #6 on iTunes!

BRIAN NOONAN has enjoyed over 20 years in the entertainment business.  He has starred on Broadway and National Touring Companies as The Phantom in Phantom of the Opera, Enjolras in Les Miserables, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in Jekyll & Hyde,  Cable in South Pacific with the legendary Robert Goulet, and Gus/Growltiger in Cats, and Jesus Christ Superstar.  As an international concert soloist, Mr. Noonan has performed for a myriad of Presidents and world dignitaries.  Brian also went on to produce numerous regional theatrical productions, international concerts, and theatrical events leading him to the wonderful world of Corporate Entertainment.

After serving as Bella Notte Entertainment’s Creative Director for four years, he has put his indelible stamp on this industry by creating, writing, and directing several of their award winning acts including The Unexpected Boys ™having performed over 3,000 performances to date.

Now, he has taken this brand to a whole new and exciting level with Unexpected Boys Entertainment Ltd. where he serves as Managing Director.  Brian would like to dedicate this performance to his late Mom, Sharon Noonan, who always encouraged me to go for my dreams.  Love to my stunning wife Mayumi, our three kids…Zoe, Orlando, and Lincoln!  Go Pack!!!