Meet another Schemer

We are so pleased to welcome Leah Becker to Who Is Esther, where she takes on the energetic triple role of Aide, Schemer, and Chorus member. A performer with a natural versatility that shines across stage and screen, Leah brings tremendous range and enthusiasm to this production. Her stage credits are already impressive: audiences may recognize her as Belle in … Read More

Who Is Esther Prepares for the Ride to Conquer Cancer

In a few days, I’ll be doing the Ride to Conquer Cancer. There’s something electric about standing at the start line with 5,000 fellow riders. As a Hall-of-Fame professional speaker, I’ve felt this before: it’s exactly like stepping onto a stage and facing a full house. The air hums. You know something big is going to happen.That electricity? It lives … Read More

Can a tiger change its stripes? Meet Mr. Verious, the CEO

We are delighted to welcome Mitchell Lauer to the role of Mr. Verious, the C.E.O. of Who Is Esther and if ever there was a performer built for commanding a room, it is Mitchell. A seasoned character actor with a gift for both comedy and drama, he brings an impressive depth of experience to this pivotal role. Mitchell’s theatre credits … Read More

Meet Uncle Mo, the elder statesman

We are absolutely delighted to welcome Carlos Morgan to the principal role of Uncle Mo in the musical Who Is Esther! A multi-award-winning singer, songwriter, vocalist, and producer, Carlos brings a remarkable depth of talent and star power to a role that sits at the very moral heart of this production. Uncle Mo is Esther’s uncle and mentor, the wise … Read More

43 collaborators

What’s special about the number 43? Well, I’ll tell you: it’s very different from the number one. When you take a look at Who Is Esther and you look at who wrote the music – well, that was me. Who wrote the lyrics? That was me. But to get it to where it is today, that was NOT me. There … Read More