06/11/2026
Meet the cast of Something Rotten! at the Annual Broadway Gala 🌟
Laurie Walton (Bea) brought the Riverdale Rising Stars to the Y 25 years ago, never imagining the impact it would have on countless teens, adults & children. She could never have achieved this milestone without the enormous support from her husband, her children & the unwavering devotion of the hundreds of teens & parents who have touched her life in an indescribable way throughout these years that have flown by. As an actor Laurie has been seen on Broadway & in regional theaters all over the country. A guest spot on the television show “Frasier” (which reruns constantly) helps her stay in touch with old friends who hear that unmistakable voice & reach out to say hello! Married to the aforementioned Bob Walton, they are most honored to be the parents of two amazing people, RRS alums Emily & Alex Walton. And now, giddy grandparents to 28 month old Olive AND 9 month old Blossom!!
Bob Walton (Nick Bottom) Broadway: Girl From The North Country, The Drowsy Chaperone, 42nd Street, Once Upon A Mattress, Showboat, City of Angels and many Off Broadway and Regional productions. TV credits include Law and Order: SVU, Nurse Jackie, Person of Interest, The Good Wife, Elementary and others. As a writer: Can You Dig It? The Off-Broadway play Game Show. With his brother, Jim Walton, they have written several shows, including Mid-Life! (The Crisis Musical), Mid-Life 2! ? A Day In Gloucester, Double Trouble (A Musical Tour de Farce), which had successful runs in Tokyo and Shanghai. The sequel, A Hollywood Ending, premiered in Tokyo earlier this year. The best part is sharing the stage with Laurie, Emily and Alex. Love to Olive, Blossom and Max.
See The Waltons and the rest of our fabulous cast at the Gala on June 14!
Tickets on sale now at riverdaley.org/gala
