Creative Team
Gregg Hammer
(Book, Music & Lyrics)
Originally hailing from the Pacific Northwest, Gregg’s poignant storytelling and melodies often remind audiences of the golden era of singer-songwriters, while still maintaining a unique and fresh sound. His musical WE AIN’T EVER GONNA BREAK UP: The Hymon & Parfunkel Musical had its World Premiere at the Phoenix Theatre Co. in September 2024, and he is currently at work on a few new musical projects and a solo album. As an actor and musician, Gregg originated the role of Johnny Cash in the World Premiere of Million Dollar Quartet, Christmas! and has toured over 50 countries while performing in several hit musicals and Broadway National Tours including Jesus Christ Superstar! and Million Dollar Quartet. He has performed at notable venues including: The Kennedy Center, Greek Theatre (An Evening with Kristen Chenoweth) and Hollywood Bowl (Camelot, Les MIserables). Gregg’s voice can also be heard as a ‘Drunken Beerstein’ in the Germany pavilion of Epcot at Disney World.
Louis Pardo
(Book, Music & Lyrics)
Scott Weinstein
(Director/Developer)
Scott Weinstein is a Multi-Jeff award-winning Director and Writer based in New York City. He’s thrilled to be part of team Hymon and Parfunkel! Favorite credits include Something Rotten (Marriott Theatre), Titanic and Ragtime (Griffin Theatre - Jeff Award), Into The Woods (Pittsburgh CLO), Disney’s Little Mermaid,Rock of Ages, Ring of Fire, and James and The Giant Peach (Drury Lane Theatre);Rent (Theo Ubique - Jeff Award), South Pacific (The Rev Theatre), She Kills Monsters (Steppenwolf), The North American Premiere of David Greig’s Solaris (Griffin Theatre), World Premieres of We Ain’t Ever Gonna Break Up (Phoenix Theatre Company), Kooman and Dimond’s The Break (Constellation Stage)and The Enlightenment of Percival Von Schmaltz (Adirondack Theatre Festival). Scott was the Associate and Resident Director for the Broadway National Tour, Las Vegas and Chicago productions of the hit musical Million Dollar Quartet. He developed and directed the world premiere national tour of Million Dollar Quartet Christmas, which toured for three years,produced by Gigi Pritzker’s Madison Wells Mediaand regularly creates original creative content for Norwegian Creative Studios. Graduate of Northwestern University and proud member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society. He is represented by William Morris Endeavor. www.Scottgweinstein.com
Louis is a Grammy Nominated Mexican/Italian American performer, songwriter, and playwright. Pardo writes to explore the painful truths, the mechanics of bliss, and the irreverence of life. He was one of the kids who listened to every new cast album.
Growing up in Victorvile, CA, Louis was in a youth mariachi band. He played lead trumpet and sang his little heart out. He attended Cal State Fulerton where he met his future writing partner and friend, Gregg Hammer. They went on their first national tour together in Jesus Christ Superstar. Gregg was a guard who whipped Jesus, and Louis played a person in the crowd cheering him on. They have been best buds ever since.
Louis has performed in venues large and small all across America, as well as, on the high seas. Stages such as Paper Mill Playhouse, Hollywood Bowl, San Francisco Symphony, The Kennedy Center, The Wilshire, Joe's Pub, The Rubicon, Constellation Stage and Screen, just to name a few. Louis lives in Orange County, CA and loves being close to his partner and his family.
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