Meet the Cast of DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE MUSICAL
Grab your Cheese Touch shield and join Greg Heffley for a hilarious middle school adventure in DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE MUSICAL, October 17–19 and 23–26 at Quincy Community Theatre!
The cast bringing Jeff Kinney’s best-selling books to life are William Zanger as Greg Heffley, Julian Holt as Rowley Jefferson, Mason Ellison as Frank Heffley, Kristen Houston as Susan Heffley, Matthew Zehnle as Rodrick Heffley, Claire Venvertloh as Manny Heffley, Aoko Kagumba Maima as Patty Farrell, and Aubree DiMaggio as Fregley.
Ensemble actors include Breck Dye, Harrison Fischer, Edwin Gonzalez, Anlee Jones, Mila Kretz, Emma McCleary, Blake Myers, Charlotte O’Banion, Crystal Perry, Marissa Rabe, Gretchen Wolfmeyer, Randy Wolfmeyer, and Briana Zanger.
Director Brendan Shea says: “The creators of DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE MUSICAL have perfectly captured the vibe of the book series—super-smart, fiercely funny, and just the right amount of cringe. That last bit is what makes Greg’s middle school misadventures so relatable. Whether you’re in middle school, looking forward to it, or perhaps eager to leave it behind, this show will have every generation in your family laughing from start to finish.”
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE MUSICAL’s production team includes Nicole Dieker Finley as Music Director, Alison Shafer as Choreographer, Dominic Regner as Choreography/Vocal Assistant, Harrison Clarke and Lorne Kelley as Scenic Designers, Susan Disselhorst as Stage Manager, Ava Kaelke as Assistant Stage Manager, Cecilia Bruening as Assistant Director, and Casey Mercurio as Costume Designer.
The community is invited to go behind the scenes during Discovery Night on Tuesday, October 7, at 6:00 p.m. This free, interactive event features a discussion with the production team, a Q&A, and a musical number from the show! Ticket holders for the Friday, October 24 performance are invited to stick around afterwards for a special Talk Back with the cast and crew.
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE MUSICAL is live on the QCT stage October 17-19 and 23-26. Flex Season Ticket holders can reserve seats beginning September 9, with general ticket sales opening September 23. Seating is reserved.
QCT welcomes volunteers to be a part of the excitement to help build the set, scan tickets, usher, and more. Visit 1qct.org or call the QCT Box Office at 217-222-3209 to get involved or learn more.
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE MUSICAL is sponsored by Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, State Street Bank, and WGEM.
Quincy Community Theatre’s 2025 season is proudly sponsored by Gardner Denver and Knapheide Manufacturing.