Projects/News
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
BW Productions, "Ten Brave Seconds", Press
BW Productions, "Ten Brave Seconds", Press
BW Productions, "Ten Brave Seconds", "Straight"
BW Productions, "Ten Brave Seconds", "Ride to the River"
Ever After
Alchemation Production with Phoenix Theatre Company
Zina Goldrich (Composer), Marcy Heisler (Lyricist), Kate Wetherhead (Book), Marlo Hunter (Direction), Kevin McCollum (Producer)
Kevin White (Music Direction), Billy Griffin (Choreography), Michael Barnard (PT Artistic Director)
“Teddy Ladley and Luke Kolbe Mannikus add charm as the royal Laurent and Danielle's friend, Gustave. The large ensemble play a range of characters with ease.”
-Gil Benbrook
Brennan Russel (Photo) - "Who Needs Love" with Bailee Endebrock
Bailey Crawford (Photo)
Bailey Crawford (Photo) - with Bailee Endebrock
Brennan Russel (Photo) - "Something New" with David Garrison
Fall 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
Evan Zimmerman (MurphyMade), "Ghost of John McCain"
Rebecca J Michelson
Evan Zimmerman (MurphyMade), "Ghost of John McCain"
Evan Zimmerman (MurphyMade), "Ghost of John McCain"
Spring 2024
Bye Bye Birdie
Jeffrey Finn (Producer), Marc Bruni (Direction), Denis Jones (Choreogrpahy), John Bell (Music Direction)
Kennedy Center Revival
“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
Cory Pattak (Lighting & Photo), "Spanish Rose"
Cory Pattak (Lighting & Photo), "Telephone Hour"
MurphyMade, "Lot of Livin To Do"
Cory Pattak (Lighting & Photo), "Telephone Hour"