Original Broadway Characters and Cast
The original Broadway cast included 16 contestants, a number of incidental roles, and the principal roles listed below.
| Performer | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Marsha Waterbury | Brenda DiCarlo Freelander | Pageant organizer |
| Jeff McCarthy | Big Bob Freelander | Brenda's husband |
| Jodi Benson | Doria Hudson | Contestant/Yuba City |
| Anne Marie Bobby | Robin Gibson | Contestant/Antelope Valley |
| Tia Riebling | Shawn Christianson | Contestant/La Jolla |
| Cheryl-Ann Rossi | Maria Gonzales | Contestant/Salinas |
| Michael O'Gorman | Tommy French | The pageant choreographer |
| Dick Patterson | Ted Farley | An Emcee |
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