Brian Lynch has been called one of the finest talents in American Musical Theatre when he toured the country as Jean Valjean in the Marius Company of "Les Miserables." Among his many accolades, he was nominated for the South Florida Carbonella best actor award for his work as Valjean. Lynch also toured with "CATS" and "Aspects of Love," performing on the road for over eight years. Before taking to the road, Lynch was a regular at the Candlelight Dinner Playhouse in Summit where he performed and choreographed for over ten years. Four of his Candlelight shows were nominated for Chicago's Joseph Jefferson Award: "Grease," "Follies," "Zorba," and "Bye Bye Birdie." He received the best choreography award for "Grease," where he also played the lead role of Danny Zuko. When he returned from the road, Lynch was hired by North Central College to teach acting and dance classes. As a member of the faculty, he designed the first Musical Theatre major at the college and directed their annual musical. Two of his productions were selected for the prestigious Region III Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts College Theatre Festival and performed at the festival. At North Central, he was the faculty member who led the team to create the Wentz Concert Hall & Fine Arts Center as well as Meiley-Swallow Hall. Recently retired from North Central College, he is thrilled to perform in the building that he was instrumental in building. Enjoy the show!