BAND BIOS

Meet the band:

JOHN:  Carlo Cantamessa

Fans are thrilled by Carlo’s uncanny portrayal of the legendary John Lennon. His early fascination with the Beatles led him to play the role with all the wit and authenticity of the rock icon. Playing exact replicas of each of John’s guitars, Carlo delights audiences as he channels Lennon’s voice, mannerisms and movements.

GEORGE:  Monroe Quinn

Monster guitarist Monroe Quinn performs feats of guitar magic in the role of George, bringing audiences to their feet, especially during classic Beatles guitar solos! Quinn has performed with such artists as Billy Preston, Micky Dolenz of The Monkees, Peter Noone of Herman’s Hermits, Neil Innes, Joey Mallond of Badfinger, and Denny Laine from Wings and The Moody Blues.

PAUL:  Lenie Colacino

An original cast member of Broadway’s hit show, BEATLEMANIA! Lenie is the founder of The CAST of Beatlemania.  He captures McCartney's incredible vocal range, energy and humor. A natural lefty, Lenie also plays an authentic 1963 Hofner violin bass and is a Hofner-endorsed artist.

RINGO:  John Delgado

John Delgado embodies the role of Ringo Starr with amazing accuracy, drumming style and humor, qualities that endeared him to legions of fans. John rouses fans with his rendition of “A Little Help From My Friends”, and his background in musical theater has brought him international acclaim .

KEYBOARDS & EFFECTS:  Larry Hochman

Blending talent with technology, Larry Hochman is the musical guru behind the
incredible orchestrations and arrangements for The Cast of BEATLEMANIA! A Tony and Emmy-award winner for his work on Book of Mormon, Hello Dolly and many more Broadway hits, Larry plays with a full orchestra at his fingertips, and with both keyboards and computer, brings the sounds of Abbey Studios to life onstage – COMPLETELY LIVE!