Edward R. Cox

Edward has spent over 60 years of his life-long career in the performing / designing / directing theatrical arts and Carnival creations, including going back to the very first productions here at Kenner Little Theater! A Multi-Award-Winning actor/director/designer, Edward has given hundreds of indelible performances over the years locally, regionally as well as Broadway and National Tours. Some of his local audience favorites are John Adams in '1776', Applegate in 'DAMN YANKEES', Maurice in myriad  productions of 'DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST', Amos Hart in 'CHICAGO' and creating the role of Mickey (Rooney) in the original N.O.R.D. Theater musical 'BABES!' as well as so many others. As a Disney Entertainment Cast Member, he is a 'close personal friend' of numerous well-loved Disney Characters including King Charming, Mr. Smee, Pluto and Santa Claus. Particularly enjoyable were his many years of having tea parties with his friend the Mad Hatter. His designs for Rivertown Mainstage this season include Ricky Grahams' "IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, Y'ALL" and "XANADU" as well as this very production of "ONCE UPON A MATTRESS" of which he is very proud of. Among many of his Lagniappe Theater designs in just the past couple of seasons include "The Professor Carl Nivale Show featuring Grand Marshal Marty Graw", "Grammaw and the Magic Goo", "Moana", "Mary Poppins" and "Finding Nemo".  With myriad Carnival obligations and live television broadcasts as GRAND MARSHAL MARTY GRAW he keeps busy during that time of year along with his SIMPLY STUNNING DESIGNS - NOLA creations. Find Edward R. on Facebook- @EdwardRCox @SimplyStunningDesignsNOLA @SprinklesAndTinsel  @GrandMarshalMartyGraw (And GMMG on BLueSky)