Brance Cornelius and Jamey Jennings recently wrapped-up a 10-month international tour of the Broadway Asia Entertainment production of Cinderella. Cornelius played several roles throughout the production and Jennings served as the company manager.

Originally from Lexington, Ky., Cornelius has appeared in over 20 theatre productions across the country, including A Christmas Carol, Singin’ in the Rain and Fiddler on the Roof. Graduating magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in theatre from MSU, he now lives in New York . A versatile artist, Cornelius is proficient in many dancing styles and plays the piano and violin.

Jennings received his bachelor’s degree in theatre with a minor in journalism. He has served as company and production manager for eight national theatre productions in the U.S. including Hairspray, Oklahoma and Fosse. A Paducah, Ky. native, he has also traveled to and played over 200 venues worldwide.

Both Cornelius and Jennings remain in touch with David Balthrop, chair of the MSU Theatre Department, and other MSU theatre alumni.