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Home , 5th Avenue Theatre, Betsy Wolfe, Charlie Rosen (musician), Lindsay Mendez

Tuesday Evening, January 19, 2016, at 7:30 m a

r Ryan Scott Oliver g Featuring Kerstin Anderson, Nick Blaemire, Ethan Carlson, o

r Ben Crawford, Jessica Crouch, Jason Gotay, Derek Klena,

P John-Michael Lyles, Julia Mattison, , Katie Thompson, Betsy Wolfe, and Zack Zaromatidis e

h And also featuring Ian Fairlee, Hanako Greensmith,

T Christopher Isolano, Isaac James, Travis Kent, Aury Krebs, Tatiana Lofton, Jonathan Miller, Mary Claire Miskell, David Park, Bethany Perkins, Saidu Sinlah, Linnea Sumner, and Daniel Yearwood

Joshua Zecher-Ross , Music Director and Piano Rodney Bush , Assistant Music Director and Piano Hiroko Taguchi , Violin Allison Seidner , Cello Matt Hinkley , Guitars , Bass Jeremy Yaddaw , Drums

This evening’s program is approximately 75 minutes long and will be performed without intermission.

This performance is being streamed live; cameras will be present.

Please make certain all your electronic devices are switched off.

Invest in the Future of American Song Powered by PGIM Major support for Lincoln Center’s American Songbook is provided by Amy & Joseph Perella. Endowment support provided by Bank of America This performance is made possible in part by the Josie Robertson Fund for Lincoln Center.

Steinway Piano David Rubenstein Atrium, Frieda and Roy Furman Stage American Songbook

Additional support for Lincoln Center’s American Songbook is provided by The DuBose and Dorothy Heyward Memorial Fund, The Shubert Foundation, Jill and Irwin B. Cohen, The G & A Foundation, Inc., Great Performers Circle, Chairman’s Council, and Friends of Lincoln Center. Public support is provided by the New York State Council on the Arts. Artist catering provided by Zabar’s and zabars.com MetLife is the National Sponsor of Lincoln Center Major support for the David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center is provided by Alice and David Rubenstein. Generous endowment support is provided by Stavros Niarchos Foundation and Oak Foundation.

UPCOMING AMERICAN SONGBOOK EVENTS IN THE APPEL ROOM:

Wednesday Evening, January 20, at 8:30 Vanessa Williams

Thursday Evening, January 21, at 8:30 Is That All There Is? Remembering Peggy Lee Hosted by James Gavin, featuring Jane Monheit, Nellie McKay, and others

Friday Evening, January 22, at 8:30 Loudon Wainwright III

Saturday Evening, January 23, at 8:30 Rita Moreno

Wednesday Evening, February 3, at 8:30 Craig Finn

Thursday Evening, February 4, at 8:30 The Songs of Todd Almond with special guests Courtney Love and Sherie Rene Scott

Friday Evening, February 5, at 8:30 Janis Ian

The Appel Room is located in Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall.

For tickets, call (212) 721-6500 or visit AmericanSongbook.org. Call the Lincoln Center Info Request Line at (212) 875-5766 or visit AmericanSongbook.org for complete program information.

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We would like to remind you that the sound of coughing and rustling paper might distract the performers and your fellow audience members. In consideration of the performing artists and members of the audience, those who must leave before the end of the performance are asked to do so between pieces . Flash photography and the use of recording equipment are not allowed in the building. American Songbook I Meet the Artists s t s i t r A

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e Ryan Scott Oliver

M Ryan Scott Oliver’s music and lyrics were most recently heard Off- Broadway in Jasper in Deadland , starring . It enjoyed a sold-out run in spring 2014 and was presented at ’s in 2015. Mr. Oliver is a Jonathan Larson Grant recipient, a Lucille Lortel Award nominee, a Dramatists Guild Fellow, and the winner of Richard Rodgers, New Horizons Music Festival, and ASCAP’s Harold Adamson Lyric awards. He has also been awarded residencies at 5th Avenue Theatre, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, Weston Playhouse, Cap 21, the York Theatre, and San Diego State University for We Foxes , a commission by Broadway Across America.

Mr. Oliver wrote the music and lyrics for 35MM: A Musical Exhibition (orig - inal cast recording on Ghostlight Records), Darling (Boston Metropolitan Opera Mainstage Award, Weston Playhouse and Pace New Musicals Awards; workshopped at ACT; and featured on NBC’s The Apprentice ), Mrs. Sharp (read in 2009 at Playwrights Horizons, starring and directed by Michael Greif), and Out of My Head (published and licensed through Steele Spring Stage Rights), as well as The Frog Prince, Continued , a Theatre for Young Audiences musical commissioned and pre - miered in Chicago. A collection of Mr. Oliver’s work, Rated RSO , has played the Kennedy Center, Joe’s Pub, New York Festival, and others.

Mr. Oliver is currently at work on the new musical Rope , a commission for Grove Entertainment. He is the director of new musicals at Pace University in downtown Manhattan and artistic director of the Pasad ena Musical Theatre Program. His songbook, Music+Lyrics by Ryan Scott Oliver: Volume 1 , was published by Hal Leonard in 2011. He received a master of fine arts degree in musical theater writing from New York University and a bachelor of arts degree in music composition from UCLA. American Songbook I Meet the Artists

Kerstin Anderson

Kerstin Anderson (vocals) is currently performing as Maria Rainer in a national tour of directed by Jack O’Brien. Past credits include Clara in The Light in the Piazza (Pace University), My Name Is King (Scene Space), and Annie in Pace University’s workshop of The Visit .

Nick Blaemire

Nick Blaemire (vocals) is a Brooklyn-based actor and writer. He recently appeared in Found at the Atlantic Theater , as well as the Broadway productions of , Cry-Baby , and Dogfight . Mr. Blaemire has also appeared on the national tour of Altar Boyz and in Whit Stillman’s film Damsels in Distress , and has recurring roles on TV’s The Big C , Crossbones , and The Good Wife . He has written four original musicals: the one-night Broadway sensation Glory Days , which has since had 30 productions worldwide; A Little More Alive , which has been produced at the Williamstown Theatre Festival, Kansas City Repertory Theatre, and Barrington Stage Company; Soon , which premiered at Signature Theatre Company and for which he was awarded the Stephen Sondheim Young Artist Citation; and Fallout , a commission with Kyle Jarrow about the Cuban mis - sile crisis. Mr. Blaemire graduated from the University of Michigan.

Ethan Carlson

Ethan Carlson (vocals) is a senior at Pace University earning a degree in musical theater. He has appeared in Darling (Hoax), Lysistrata Jones (Xander), and Dog Opera (Jackie). He is currently cast in a production of Rope by Ryan Scott Oliver.

Ben Crawford

Ben Crawford (vocals) began his Broadway career when he covered the roles of Javert and Jean Valjean in the revival of Les Misérables . Other Broadway credits include (Shrek), Big Fish (Don Price, Edward Bloom under - study), and On the Twentieth Century (Bruce Granit, Max Jacobs understudy). Regionally, he has performed in , , , , A New Brain , Oklahoma! , Oliver! , Merrily We Roll Along , 35MM: A Musical Exhibition , and Jasper in Deadland . Mr. Crawford has performed with the Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, and Chicago Symphony Orchestras, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, the Naples Philharmonic, and the National Arts Centre Orchestra. He is included on several soundtracks, including On the Twentieth Century , Big Fish , Merrily We Roll Along , and 35MM , and also appears in the film The Standbys , a documentary focusing on Broadway swings, standbys, and understudies. American Songbook I Meet the Artists

Jessica Crouch

Jessica Crouch (vocals) was recently named New York Musical Theatre Festival’s 2015 Next Broadway Sensation. She has performed in the national tours of We Will Rock You (understudy, Killer Queen and Oz) and All Shook Up (understudy, Miss Sandra). Among her regional highlights are (Music Circus), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Bay Street Theater), and (PCPA Theaterfest).

Jason Gotay

Jason Gotay (vocals) has appeared as Randall in Bring It On: The Musical and as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark . His television credits include NBC’s Peter Pan Live! (Tootles, Lost Boy), and his Off- Broadway and regional appearances include F#%king Up Everything (Elektra Theatre), The Anthem (Culture Project), and Into the Woods (the Muny). Mr. Gotay has performed numerous concerts in New York City, including appear - ances at The Allen Room (now The Appel Room) at Lincoln Center and a solo debut at Le Poisson Rouge. He received a bachelor of fine arts degree from Marymount Manhattan College.

Derek Klena

Derek Klena (vocals) was in the original Broadway cast of The Bridges of Madison County and in the 10th anniversary cast of . He also starred as Eddie Birdlace in the world premiere musical Dogfight (Second Stage Theatre) and as Tommy Ross in the revival of Carrie (MCC Theater). Mr. Klena’s regional credits include Diner: The Musical (Signature Theatre), Unknown Soldier (Williamstown Theatre Festival), and (Hollywood Bowl). He has appeared on television in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (Netflix), Law & Order: SVU (NBC), The Carrie Diaries and The Tomorrow People (the CW), and One Bad Choice (MTV).

John-Michael Lyles

John-Michael Lyles (vocals) recently appeared as an understudy in The Flick (Barrow Street Theatre), and starred as Pharus in Choir Boy (Guthrie Theater). He has also appeared in Brooklynite (Vineyard Theatre), Jasper in Deadland (Prospect Theater Company), and Remarkable Rooming House of Mme Le Monde (La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club). Mr. Lyles received a bachelor of fine arts degree from Pace University. American Songbook I Meet the Artists

Julia Mattison

Julia Mattison (vocals) has appeared on Broadway in Godspell and on television in Hey Girl (MTV), Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC), Us & Them (Fox), Jake and Amir (CollegeHumor), and the Late Show with David Letterman (CBS), as well as numerous commercials. Film credits include the upcoming How to be Single starring Rebel Wilson and Dakota Johnson. Ms. Mattison recently developed her show How to Live Like a Lady for MTV alongside her comedy writing part - ner Sydney Nikols. She also recently completed two sold-out performances of her show Ruby Manger Live! at 54 Below . She is currently preparing to launch her new show, Brooklyn Sound , online this winter.

Lindsay Mendez

Lindsay Mendez (vocals) was most recently seen in Roundabout Theatre Company’s world premiere production of Significant Other . On Broadway, she starred as Elphaba in the smash hit Wicked . Ms. Mendez has received nomi - nations for Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Drama League awards for her performance as Rose Fenny in the Off-Broadway musical Dogfight . She was one of the stars of the Broadway revival of Godspell at the Circle in the Square Theatre, and in 2010 she appeared as a Mennonette in Roundabout’s Tony-nominated production of . Other credits include The Winter’s Tale (Shakespeare in the Park), 21 Chump Street: The Musical as part of This American Life: Live at BAM , Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris , 35MM: A Musical Exhibition , , and Princesses . With pianist Marco Paguia, Ms. Mendez also has a jazz/contemporary music group, which made its Lincoln Center debut as part of American Songbook in 2013.

Katie Thompson

Katie Thompson (vocals) has appeared in New York in Pump Boys and Dinettes (), Giant (), and Cloaked (Janice Theatre, CAP21). Regionally she has appeared in Big Fish (Oriental Theatre), Tarzan (the Muny), and Giant (Signature Theatre, Dallas Theatre Center). Her television credits include 30 Rock and High Maintenence . Ms. Thompson has taken part in readings including Welcome to the White House (, D.C.), Lanterns for Peace (Lincoln Center), of the Year (Palace Theatre), and Katie & Friends (Birdland). Ms. Thompson also has sev - eral albums: Private Page , KT LIVE , and What I’ve Done Right .

Betsy Wolfe

Betsy Wolfe (vocals) is scheduled to appear at the Kennedy Center with the National Symphony Orchestra Pops in Broadway Today and at American Songbook I Meet the Artists with the New York Pops. She recently played Ida in Die Fledermaus at the Metropolitan Opera. Ms. Wolfe has appeared on Broadway in Bullets over Broadway , The Mystery of Edwin Drood , Everyday Rapture , and 110 in the Shade . Off-Broadway, she has appeared in (Second Stage Theatre) and Merrily We Roll Along (New York City Center Encores!). Recently she starred in the world premiere of Up Here at the and is a guest artist for more than 30 American and international symphonic and pops orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Ms. Wolfe appears on the original revival cast recordings of The Mystery of Edwin Drood , Bullets over Broadway , Merrily We Roll Along , 35MM: A Musical Exhibition , and The Last Five Years , and can also be seen in the film adaptation of The Last Five Years .

Zack Zaromatidis

Zack Zaromatidis (vocals) is a sophomore at Pace University. Recent credits include Johnny in American Idiot (understudy) and Ring of Fire (Jason). At the 2015 Planet Connections Theater Festivity he was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical, Play with Music, or Musical Event for his performance as James in Elise .

Ian Fairlee

Ian Fairlee is a senior at Pace University earning a degree in musical theater. He has appeared Off-Broadway in Foolerie (New York Musical Theatre Festival) and The Underclassman (Prospect Theater Company). Other credits include American Idiot , Godspell , Merrily We Roll Along , and many work - shops and readings of Ryan Scott Oliver’s shows.

Hanako Greensmith

Hanako Greensmith is a sophomore at Pace University. She recently played Martha in Hangar Theatre’s production of Spring Awakening .

Christopher Isolano

Christopher Isolano is a sophomore at Pace University. Recent credits include Ensemble in American Idiot at Pace, and Teucros in Trojan Women (world premiere), Wilbur in Charlotte’s Web , and Georg (understudy) in Spring Awakening at Hangar Theatre. American Songbook I Meet the Artists

Isaac James

Isaac James appeared in Musical Theatre West’s production of Sweeney Todd as the bass soloist, and currently works at the Disneyland Resort, appearing with the Dapper Dans. He has done voiceover work for Walt Disney Pictures and appeared in television specials as a seasonal performer for Disneyland.

Travis Kent

Travis Kent makes his Broadway debut this spring in Disaster! (). Recent credits include the world premiere of Pyre Cantata (Polyneices) at HERE Arts Center, Travis Kent: My First Time, Live and Unprotected at 54 Below, and From Rodgers to Heart (Joe’s Pub). Mr. Kent graduated from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, where he performed in several productions, including Marat/Sade , Violet , and .

Aury Krebs

Aury Krebs is a senior at Pace University. Recent credits include The Light in the Piazza , Jasper in Deadland , Great Wall , and Dogfight .

Tatiana Lofton

Tatiana Lofton is a recent graduate of Pace University’s musical theater pro - gram. She has appeared Off-Broadway in The Lost, or How To: Just Be and with New York Musical Theatre Festival in Tonya & Nancy: The Rock Opera and Joey Contreras in Concert . Her Pace University credits include , Godspell , and Anyone Can Whistle . She has participated in read - ings of Jasper in Deadland , We Foxes , and Darling , and performed in Second Stage Theatre’s 2014 spring gala, with Ryan Scott Oliver at 54 Below, and in Hatched at Joe’s Pub.

Jonathan Miller

Jonathan Miller is a junior at Pace University. Recent credits include American Idiot , , and readings of The Visit and We Foxes .

Mary Claire Miskell

Mary Claire Miskell is a senior at Pace University earning a degree in musical theater. She has appeared on Broadway in ’s 13 . Other credits include Whatsername in American Idiot , Robin in Lysistrata Jones , Poopsie in The Pajama Game , and Thea in Spring Awakening . American Songbook I Meet the Artists

David Park

David Park is a junior at Pace University. Recent credits include Pettigru in Rope , Will in American Idiot , and Stanley in Great Wall , as well as various readings and concerts at Pace and 54 Below.

Bethany Perkins

Bethany Perkins is a senior at Pace University. Recent credits include The House of Bernarda Alba , The Light in the Piazza , Esuara , and We Foxes . She is currently in Ryan Scott Oliver’s developmental reading of Rope .

Saidu Sinlah

Saidu Sinlah is a senior musical theater major at Pace University. Recent cred - its include Sinatra: Voice for a Century (David Geffen Hall), Janitor/Reporter in See What I Wanna See and Papa Ge in Once on This Island (Pace University), and Scarecrow in The Wiz (Interlakes Summer Theatre).

Linnea Sumner

Linnea Sumner is a junior musical theater major at Pace University from Waterloo, Iowa. Recent New York City credits include American Idiot at Schimmel Center and at Theaterlab.

Daniel Yearwood

Daniel Yearwood is a junior musical theater major at Pace University. His stage credits include Seaweed J. Stubbs in Hairspray , Daniel in Once on This Island , Benny in , and Jesus in Godspell. He has participated in readings of Darling (Wily), Elise (James), and Oasis (Jeremiah).

American Songbook

In 1998, Lincoln Center launched American Songbook, dedicated to the cel - ebration of popular American song. Designed to highlight and affirm the cre - ative mastery of America’s songwriters from their emergence at the turn of the 19th century up through the present, American Songbook spans all styles and genres, from the form’s early roots in Tin Pan Alley and Broadway to the eclecticism of today’s singer-songwriters. American Songbook also showcases the outstanding interpreters of popular song, including estab - lished and emerging concert, , theater, and songwriter performers. American Songbook

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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (LCPA) serves three primary roles: pre - senter of artistic programming, national leader in arts and education and com - munity relations, and manager of the Lincoln Center campus. A presenter of more than 3,000 free and ticketed events, performances, tours, and educa - tional activities annually, LCPA offers 15 programs, series, and festivals includ - ing American Songbook, Great Performers, Lincoln Center Festival, Lincoln Center Out of Doors, Midsummer Night Swing, the Mostly Mozart Festival, and the White Light Festival, as well as the Emmy Award–winning Live From Lincoln Center , which airs nationally on PBS. As manager of the Lincoln Center campus, LCPA provides support and services for the Lincoln Center complex and the 11 resident organizations. In addition, LCPA led a $1.2 billion campus renovation, completed in October 2012. American Songbook

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