ALBANY (Aug. 4) – Capital Repertory Theatre announced today that actor and musician Ken Allen Neely will join the Tony Award-winning musical “Once” cast for its final week of performances.
Neely will step into the role of Guy beginning Tuesday, Aug. 5, replacing Sam Sherwood, whose run concluded due to a scheduling conflict with an upcoming project. Neely will perform through the show’s final curtain Sunday, Aug. 10.
“We are incredibly grateful to Sam for his wonderful work and moving performance throughout the run,” said Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill, theREP’s Producing Artistic Director. “Ken brings tremendous depth, charm, and musicality to the role, and we’re thrilled to welcome him to theREP stage.”
Neely is a seasoned actor-musician with credits across television, film, national tours, and regional theater. His TV and streaming appearances include “Blue Bloods” (CBS), “The Gilded Age” (HBO), “Power Book II: Ghost” (Starz), “The Equalizer” (CBS), “Harlem” (Universal), “The Deuce” (HBO) and “The Food That Built America” (History Channel). His film credits include “Steps” (dir. Blake Rice) and “Chatter” (dir. Jessica Sherif).
On stage, Neely has previously played Guy in “Once” at Fulton Theatre, where he was named Best Actor in a Musical by the Robert Fulton Awards, and at Arden Theatre, he received a Critics Circle Award nomination for Best Actor. His additional regional credits include “Rent,” “Run Bambi Run” (Milwaukee Rep), “Aida” (Engeman Theater), “Legally Blonde” (Pacific Rep), and “Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson.”
“Once” continues at Capital Repertory Theatre in downtown Albany through Sunday, Aug. 10.
For tickets and information, call the Box Office at Proctors 12-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday at (518) 346-6204, or visit attherep.org. The Box Office at theREP will open 90 minutes before show time. The 2024-25 season at theREP is sponsored by Overit, and “Once” is sponsored by CDPHP. Groups of 10 or more can get the group advantage by calling (518) 382-3884 ext. 139.