Projects/News
January/February 2026
Ten Brave Seconds
Jeff Talbott (Book and Lyrics), Will Van Dyke (Composer and Lyricist), Ellie Heyman (Direction), Patrick Sulken (Music Direction), Reed Luplau (Choreography), Karen Azenberg (PTC Artistic Director)
World Premiere at Pioneer Theatre Company
“Mannikus plays him (TIM) with confidence and an openhearted generosity, offering a presence that feels supportive. Without ever turning Tim into a symbol or pushing a message, Mannikus becomes a quiet anchor, steadying the room and gently guiding it toward healing and hope.”
-Front Row Reviewers
Photos by BW ProductionsFall 2024
Ghost of John McCain
Scott Elmegreen (Book), Drew Fornarola (Composer and Lyricist), Catie Davis (Direction), Vadim Feichtner (Music Direction), Sunny Min-Sook Hitt (Choreography)
World Premiere Off Broadway
“If the concept feels stretched, Ghost of John McCain contains enough highlights – usually when Mannikus’ Kid Trump is front and center – to go down easily.”
-Greg Evans, DEADLINE
Photos by MurphyMadeSpring 2024
Bye Bye Birdie
Jeffrey Finn (Producer), Marc Bruni (Direction), Denis Jones (Choreogrpahy), John Bell (Music Direction)
Kennedy Center Revival
Photo by MurphyMade
“For flash on the floor, turn to choreographer Denis Jones’s superbly drilled ensemble of Ohio teeny-boppers, whose collective exertions upon Birdie’s arrival in the tiny town of Sweet Apple”
-Trey Graham, WASHINGTON POST
Photos by Cory Pattak (Lighting Design)