Cast List

Cast A

Larry Cochran (Cast A - Don Lockwood) is a three-time veteran of Broadway Senior shows with the Tulsa Performing Arts Center; having performed in Guys and Dolls, The Music Man, and Cinderella. Broadway musicals are his first loves, having performed in Finian’s Rainbow, My Fair Lady, The Mikado, Oliver!, Stop the World, I Want to Get off!, The Music Man again, and Guys and Dolls again! Larry is a retired administrator and Director of Learning Technology Services for Oklahoma State University in Tulsa, who was there for 16 years, along with 14 years of experience in Media and learning at Tulsa Community College. Larry and his late wife Deborah were married for 51 years, and have a son Drew, and a teenage granddaughter Savannah. Larry revels in this opportunity to perform again with his four year circle of friends in “Singin’ in the Rain!”

David Tracy (Cast A-Cosmo, Cast B-RF Simpson) David Tracy started singing in his church youth choir at age 8, unlocking a life-long love of music. He sings baritone with Tulsa Chorale. In the past 15 years with TC, David performed with the Tulsa Symphony, and sang choral works with various orchestras in Carnegie Hall, Greece, Italy, Austria, China, and Cuba. He performed in local choruses backing Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, the Eagles, and Andrea Bocelli. When Tulsa Opera needed to supplement their chorus, David volunteered in productions of La Traviata, Aida, and Samson and Delilah.

This is David’s 4th season with Broadway Seniors. Past performances include Guys and Dolls (Nathan Detroit), Cinderella (King Christopher), and The Music Man (Harold Hill, Marcellus Washburn).  When he’s not hamming it up on stage, David practices family law in Tulsa. He and his wife Linda have 2 children and one grandchild. 

Marsha Jones (Cast A-Kathy Selden)

Jacki Lechner (Cast A-Lina) is excited (but cautiously optimistic) to play her first leading lady role ever. She’s been enjoying smaller roles for the last 2 years and sharing the “stage” with much more talented folks (and now friends) in this Broadway Seniors group. Those musicals include The Music Man and Cinderella. Her love of theater began while growing up in Brooklyn (Coney Island), NY, attending shows in Manhattan with her mom, never thinking she’d see the theater from a different angle someday (70+ years later). But her NY roots give her the natural nasality and accent to play Lina Lamont without faking it. 

Jacki is more accustomed to watching live musicals, plays, and events at the TPAC. TCC Van Trease, Tulsa Ballet, or other local venues while volunteering as an usher or support person when time allows. She splits that time with her love of (all forms of) dance; Ballroom, Square, Contra, Interpretive Praise, etc. This all when not working part time driving the medical truck for Good Samaritan Health Services (17 years), a local nonprofit that provides free healthcare for the uninsured or underserved. Prior to that, she worked in senior living centers as a Social Worker. She also loves animals, so she has side gigs as a Pet Sitter, or as Ms “PAC” Ma’am, helping folks declutter, organize, pack, etc. The word “bored” is not in her vocabulary. 

Jacki thanks God for good health and energy plus the opportunity to use the gifts and talents He's provided, to share with others. She also thoroughly appreciates the opportunity, offered by the Orbit Arts program, to venture into this unknown realm of acting, singing, and dancing (with limited talent) while guided gently and mercifully by the faithful and hardworking director, Kimberly Wall. Her patience, enthusiasm, and joy help everyone rise to the level that most are skeptical can be achieved. Fortunately, the 8 months of preparation help to bring all efforts to a point where the audience enjoys and appreciates an hour of nostalgic entertainment. As her “fee-an-see” spoke for her…”We had fun making it and hope you had as much fun seeing it!” 

 We were all born with purpose so don’t die with the music still in you!

Janet Nobles (Cast A-RF Simpson, Cast B-Dexter) has been involved in theatre for a lifetime. Following performances in high school, Ms. Nobles majored in Speech, Drama, and English in college. On the East Central State College stage, she appeared in Dream Girl, Look Homeward Angel, Come Blow Your Horn, A Case of Libel, and The Happy Time. As the theatrical director at Bixby High School, Ms. Nobles directed many productions including Oklahoma!, Fiddler on the Roof, South Pacific, The Music Man, Our Town, Greater Tuna, The Skin of Our Teeth, and many others. Ms. Nobles has been with Orbits Broadway Seniors for two years playing the Wicked Stepmother in Cinderella, and Mrs. Paroo in The Music Man.

Percy Brown (Cast A-Dexter, Cast B- Broadway Melody Host) has enjoyed watching live performances for many years and has recently become a participant. For the past three years Percy has enjoyed performing with the Broadway Seniors. He has been in Cinderella and The Music Man. He also is very active with the Main Street Players, a Reader’s Theater group in Broken Arrow. Percy is grateful for the opportunity to perform and thankful for the support of Rhonda, who encourages him and helps him practice lines, dances, and scenes. He is looking forward to more performances.

Pat Griffin (Cast A - Dora Bailey)  After retiring from working full time and finding how much fun retirement has been, a friend recommended joining Broadway Seniors. She has always wanted to do something involving the theatre but never had the time. Her first performance was Cinderella which was so much fun. She is now involved in the current performance of Singing In The Rain and looking forward to upcoming performances.

Vicky Curry (Cast A - Broadway Melody Host)  This is Vicky's second production with Broadway Senior Group, The Music Man was the first. Vicky danced professionally with Sesame Street Live, Universal Studios Hollywood in California and Disney Special Events Company. Vicky is happy to be working with a talented and upbeat group!