A New Musical
Madame Infamy
A Story of Myth and Memory
Joe's Pub · The Public Theater · April 23, 2026
A New Musical
A Story of Myth and Memory
Joe's Pub · The Public Theater · April 23, 2026
The Story
Madame Infamy is a theatrical collision of myth and memory — revealing the histories we preserve, the ones we overlook, and the ones we distort.
"Through soaring music and interwoven journeys, we watch Sally Hemings and Marie Antoinette navigate the constraints of power, gender, race, and the narratives imposed upon them."
Told through the eyes of the famed wax sculptor Madame Tussaud, the show reveals how history itself is shaped — molded by those who decide who is immortalized, who is distorted, and who is silenced altogether. Their epic story unfolds across continents and revolutions, set against a score rooted in pop, rock, and R&B.
Conceived and Book by Joseph Vigliotti
Music & Lyrics by Cardozie Jones & Sean Willis
Joe's Pub · The Public Theater
Before Madame Infamy moves into its next chapter, experience it live in concert — an electrifying taste of the full musical. Thursday, April 23, 2026, two performances only. The 7:00 PM show is sold out. Secure your seat for the 9:30 PM show now.
425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY · 2 drink or 1 food item minimum per person
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The Company
An extraordinary ensemble of Broadway and stage artists performing selections from the full musical at Joe's Pub, April 23.
Sally Hemings
Zalah Vallien is delighted to be part of Madame Infamy. She is currently in the Broadway production of &Juliet (Juliet cover). She was also in the world premiere of Galileo: A Rock Musical at Berkeley Repertory. She's very grateful to be where she is today and there's so much more to come.
Marie Antoinette
Megan Colton is a singer/songwriter and actor originally from Los Angeles. She is best known for playing Eurydice on the National Tour of Hadestown. She is currently recording her original music for her debut album.
Madame Tussaud
Broadway: SUFFS (Lucy Burns, OBC). Off-Broadway: The Seat Of Our Pants, SUFFS, Myths & Hymns, Dogfight, Merrily We Roll Along. Regional: 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, 50th Anniversary of Leonard Bernstein's MASS (Kennedy Center). TV: "John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch." Concerts: 35 MM, solo show Flight at Joe's Pub. allybonino.com
James Hemings
Tony Nominee for creating the role of "Washington Henry" in Paradise Square. Headlines nationwide in his Sammy Davis Jr. tribute concert "I've Got To Be Me." Broadway: Paradise Square (Tony Nom), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Tours: Memphis, Beautiful, A Chorus Line. Regional: Hippest Trip: Soul Train Musical (A.C.T.), Man of La Mancha (Shakespeare Theater), In the Heights (Geva). TV: FBI: Most Wanted (CBS).
Comtesse
Angela Birchett is the Owner of AB Creative INC. Follow her @angelabirchett. Bio coming soon.
Featured Ensemble
Proudly hailing from the island of Guam, Heather is a BFA Music Theatre graduate of WAAPA. Broadway: Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Disney's Aladdin. TV: Elsbeth, The Gilded Age. Off-Broadway: Emojiland. Regional: The Rev, 5th Avenue Theatre. She will next appear as a Guest Soloist at Carnegie Hall on May 11 with The 4 Musical Tenors.
Featured Ensemble
Rocky Paterra is an actor and comedian based in New York City who most recently originated the role of Otto Frank in the Off-Broadway production of Slam Frank. Rocky is also a writer and musician — find his original music comedy on Spotify and Apple Music.
The Production Team
The writers, director, and producers bringing Madame Infamy to life.
Book
Theater writer, director, and producer. A graduate of Marymount Manhattan College, Joseph has developed new work with companies in New York City and Los Angeles, and recently served as Executive Producer for Camille A. Brown & Dancers.
Music & Lyrics
Composer and lyricist known for emotionally rich musical storytelling and irresistibly melodic writing. His work blends contemporary musical theater with pop, rock, and R&B influences shaped by his upbringing in Philadelphia. Trained at NYU Tisch and CUNY School of Professional Studies.
Music & Lyrics
Composer and pianist whose work spans musical theater, gospel, and contemporary performance. Trained in classical piano, Sean studied with the renowned Marching 100 at Florida A&M University and completed his music studies at Hunter College.
Director
New Orleans–born, New York–based director, actor, and playwright. Associate Director on Broadway's Suffs and Goddess at The Public Theater. Her directing work includes the New York Times Critic's Pick White on White at JACK and Promenade with New York City Center Encores!
Choreographer
Dominican-American choreographer, director, and performer based in New York. Choreographer of Broadway's Suffs and How to Dance in Ohio, and Associate Choreographer for the Broadway revival of for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf.
Creative Producer
Creative producer and theater influencer based in New York City. Founder of The Bite With Ally, a widely followed digital platform highlighting Broadway and Off-Broadway productions and the broader cultural landscape of New York City.
Orchestrator
New Orleans–based composer, arranger, orchestrator, pianist, and music director. Previous credits include the original musicals Elizabeth, First Year, PERP! The Criminal Musical, and Let It Rain. He holds residencies at Sid Gold's Request Room (NYC) and LeCaBARet (New Orleans) and has built an online community of 200K followers on TikTok as @deweyspianoparty. A proud graduate of Ithaca College and the NYU Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program.
Development History
Madame Infamy has been developed through multiple stagings and Equity readings, shaped and reshaped by the writers' ongoing commitment to the work.