Executive Producers: Greg Blanchard & BlanchRanch Foundation
Bringing If I Had You to the Stage
Greg Blanchard and BlanchRanch Foundation serve as Executive Producers of If I Had You, supporting the project through dedication to the arts as a vital part of cultural and community life. Greg has long championed creative work that centers human connection, storytelling, and collaboration, bringing both steady leadership and genuine care to the projects he supports.
If I Had You is a romantic comedy musical written by longtime collaborator and close friend Kenny D’Aquila, whose book and lyrics anchor the story with humor, heart, and emotional depth. The production brings together a talented cast and creative team whose performances and contributions reflect a deep respect for the material and for one another. At its core, the story explores love, timing, and the choices that shape our lives—told with warmth, wit, and generosity of spirit.
Cast and Crew
If I Had You is supported by an exceptional creative team and cast whose collective experience spans the West End, international tours, film, television, and major recording stages. The musical features Kenny D’Aquila (book & lyrics) and Joel Spineti (music), marking their third collaboration together, alongside acclaimed director and choreographer Racky Plews, celebrated casting director Debbie O’Brien, and producer Tina Treadwell. The workshop and presentation cast brings together a remarkable ensemble of performers including Russell Watson, Charlie McCullagh, Carly Paoli, John Addison, Jodie Steele, Mark Anderson, Sophie Louise-Dann, Zoe Doano, Anelisa Lamola, Sarah Goggin, Maggie Lynne, Sebastien Torkia, James Paterson, Julian Capolei, Marc Pickering, Mia Raggio, Cristian Buttaci, Felicity Walton, and Joseph Purton—a group whose depth of talent and generosity of spirit continue to shape the heart and momentum of the production.
Momentum & What’s Ahead
Following successful read-throughs and a company workshop, If I Had You has moved into an active phase of creative development, with the story and score being sharpened through hands-on collaboration. As the production looks ahead to 2026—a key milestone year—the focus is now on advancing the work toward its next stage of development and a clear path to opening night. Guided by BlanchRanch Foundation’s commitment to artist-led storytelling, the project enters the year with confidence, momentum, and shared creative investment.