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Artistic Director ALBERT BERGERET in H.M.S. PINAFORE The Lass That Loved a Sailor

Libretto by Music by SIR WILLIAM S. GILBERT SIR

First Performed at the Comique, London, on May 25, 1878

Directed and Conducted by ALBERT BERGERET

Choreography by BILL FABRIS

Scenic Design Costume Design Lighting Design ALBERE GAIL J. WOFFORD BRIAN PRESTI

Production Stage Manager Assistant Stage Manager DAVID SIGAFOOSE* ANNETTE DIELI

Friday, April 30, 2010, 8:00 PM Saturday, May 1, 2010, 8:00 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

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The Rt. Hon. Sir Joseph Porter, K.C.B. (First Lord of the Admiralty) ... STEPHEN QUINT*

Captain Corcoran (Commanding of H.M.S. Pinafore) …..….....………. KEITH JUROSKO*

Ralph Rackstraw (Able Seaman) ………………………...... ……….. COLM FITZMAURICE

Dick Deadeye (Able Seaman) …………………………..………...... … LOUIS DALL’AVA*

Bill Bobstay (Boatswain’s Mate) …………………………...... … WILLIAM WHITEFIELD*

Bob Becket (Carpenter’s Mate) ……………………………….....……..…... QUINTO OTT*

Josephine (The Captain’s Daughter) ………………...... … LAURELYN WATSON CHASE*

Cousin Hebe ……………………………………………...... ……..… VICTORIA DEVANY*

Little Buttercup (Mrs. Cripps, a Portsmouth Bumboat Woman) ……...... ANGELA SMITH*

Sergeant of Marines ……………………………………………...... …….. PAUL SIGRIST*

Ensemble of Sailors, First Lord’s Sisters, Cousins, and Aunts

DAVID AUXIER*, JONATHAN CABLE*, BROOKE COLLINS*, MICHAEL GALANTE, DAN GREENWOOD*, KATIE HALL, AMY MAUDE HELFER*, ALAN HILL*, DAVID MACALUSO*, REBECCA O’SULLIVAN*, MONIQUE PELLETIER*, NATALIE ROSS*, PAUL SIGRIST*, and SARAH CALDWELL SMITH*

Dance Captain DAVID AUXIER*

Scene Quarterdeck of H.M.S. Pinafore

*The actors and stage managers employed in this production are members of Actors’ Equity Association.

5 COMPANY AND PRODUCTION STAFF

General Manager ……….….……………………….……………………. Albert Bergeret Managing Director …………..….………………………………………... David Wannen Administrative Assistant ……..….………………………………..…. Amy Maude Helfer Technical Director …………………………………...………………….. David Sigafoose Musical Associate …………………………………………..…….. Andrea Stryker-Rodda Wardrobe ………………………..…………..……..… Gail J. Wofford and Annette Dieli Orchestra Contractor …………………………………...………………….… Gary Lasley General Counsel ………………………………...……………………… Bonnie Podolsky Company Photographer ………………………………...……… Lee Snider/Photo Images Marketing Photographers ……………………..…….. Carol Rosegg and Michael Nemeth Travel Agent ……………………………………………….. Tour Resources International

SYNOPSIS

High spirits seem to be the order of the day aboard Her Majesty’s Ship, H.M.S. Pinafore, in anticipation of the visit from Sir Joseph Porter, First Lord of the Admiralty. The crew is busy preparing the ship, stopping only to make purchases from Little Buttercup, a peddler, and to exchange compliments with their well-mannered Captain. The only sad note is struck by Ralph Rackstraw, one of the sailors, who is hopelessly in love with Josephine, the Captain’s daughter. Not only is her social position far above his, but her hand has been promised by her father to Sir Joseph. When Sir Joseph arrives with his female entourage, professing some decidedly eccentric ideas about naval discipline, Ralph is inspired to press his suit with the lady. At first she refuses him, but when he threatens suicide, she admits her love for him and agrees to elope. That night, Captain Corcoran learns that he, too, has a secret admirer, Little Buttercup, but he puts her off because of the difference in their social positions. Meanwhile, Sir Joseph has come to the conclusion that a similar difference is keeping Josephine from accepting his proposal. Sir Joseph tells Josephine that “love levels all ranks,” which she takes as an endorse- ment of her love for Ralph. Upon learning of her true plans, Josephine’s father halts the elopement. His furious outburst is overheard by Sir Joseph, who banishes the Captain to his cabin. Sir Joseph is even more outraged when he hears the reason for the Captain’s anger. He orders Ralph imprisoned and is about to turn on Josephine when Little Buttercup makes an extraordinary confession: Ralph and the Captain, entrusted to her care as babies, were somehow exchanged. The improbability of the revelation proves no obstacle to its immediate acceptance by all concerned and Ralph and the Captain assume each other’s places. Their new stations enable them to marry Josephine and Little Buttercup, and Sir Joseph is claimed by his Cousin Hebe.

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OVERTURE

ACT I

We Sail the Ocean Blue (Introduction and Opening Chorus) ...... Sailors

I’m Called Little Buttercup (Recitative and Aria) ...…………...... …………... Little Buttercup

But Tell Me Who’s the Youth (Recitative) …………...... … Little Buttercup and Bill Bobstay

The Nightingale (Madrigal) ………………...... Ralph Rackstraw and Chorus of Sailors

A Maiden Fair to See (Ballad) .………………..……... Ralph Rackstraw and Chorus of Sailors

My Gallant Crew (Recitative and Song) ...... Captain Corcoran and Chorus of Sailors

Sir, You Are Sad (Recitative) ………………...... ……. Little Buttercup and Captain Corcoran

Sorry Her Lot (Ballad) ...... Josephine

Over the Bright Blue Sea (Barcarolle - Off Stage) ...... Sir Joseph’s Female Relatives

Sir Joseph’s Barge Is Seen ...... Chorus of Sailors and Sir Joseph’s Female Relatives

Now Give Three Cheers ...... Captain Corcoran, Sir Joseph, Cousin Hebe, and Chorus

When I Was a Lad (Song) ...... Sir Joseph and Chorus

For I Hold That on the Seas ...... Sir Joseph, Cousin Hebe, Female Relatives, and Sailors

A British Tar (Glee) …...... Ralph Rackstraw, Bill Bobstay, Bob Becket, and Chorus of Sailors

Refrain, Audacious Tar (Duet) ……………………….…….... Josephine and Ralph Rackstraw

Can I Survive This Overbearing (Finale of Act I) ...... Ensemble

INTERMISSION

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Fair Moon, to Thee I Sing (Song) ...... Captain Corcoran

Things Are Seldom What They Seem (Duet) ……….... Little Buttercup and Captain Corcoran

The Hours Creep on Apace (Scena) ……………………………………………...... Josephine

Never Mind the Why and Wherefore (Trio) ….... Josephine, Captain Corcoran, and Sir Joseph

Kind Captain, I’ve Important Information (Duet) ……... Captain Corcoran and Dick Deadeye

Carefully on Tiptoe Stealing ...... Soli and Chorus

Farewell, My Own! ...... Octet and Chorus

A Many Years Ago (Song) ……………….……………………... Little Buttercup and Chorus

Oh Joy, Oh Rapture Unforeseen! (Finale of Act II) ...... Ensemble

8 BIOGRAPHies NEW YORK GILBERT & SULLIVAN PLAYERS BROOKE COLLINS’ (Ensemble) Gilbert and Sulli- (NYGASP) is a preeminent professional repertory ensemble van credits include Josephine (H.M.S. Pinafore) and An- that specializes in . Founded in gelina (). Collins’ other credits include Alcina, 1971, the simple street theater company presented Gilbert Cendrillon, Manon, Don Giovanni, La Bohème, Le Nozze di and Sullivan productions at block parties and out of a truck. Figaro, and Così Fan Tutte. She has received awards from Since those humble beginnings, NYGASP has become a the Commission on Presidential Scholars in the Arts, the steady force in the cultural circle, presenting more than National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts, and the 2,000 performances of Gilbert and Sullivan masterpieces National Association of Teachers of Singing. throughout the United States and Canada. While the group LOUIS DALL’AVA (Dick Deadeye) has performed exudes contemporary energy in its updated productions, it 24 principal Gilbert and Sullivan roles, 17 of those with stays true to Gilbert’s satire of human foibles and Sullivan’s NYGASP. His credits include Pooh-Bah (), Don evocative scores. Alahambra (), Pirate King (The Pirates of DAVID AUXIER’s (Dance Captain and Ensemble) Penzance), and Dick Deadeye (H.M.S. Pinafore). Dall’Ava’s favorite roles include Sergeant of Police (The Pirates of Pen- directing credits include The Theatre at Monmouth, Op- zance), Grand Vizier (The Rose of Persia), and Pooh-Bah (The era Naples, and First Coast Opera Northeast. He is the Mikado). Auxier wrote, directed, and serves as emcee for the 2005-2006 recipient of NYGASP’s Isaac Asimov Award for critically acclaimed Cabaret show I’ve Got a Little Twist! He “Artistic Achievement.” His other roles include Charles and has choreographed benefits and revues, as well as South Pa- the Count de Chagny (The Phantom of the Opera), Luther cific; Hello, Dolly!; A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Billis (South Pacific), Olin Britt (The Music Man), and Alfred Forum; Anything Goes; and Ziegfeld’s Midnight Frolic of 2007 Doolittle (My Fair Lady). In 2000, Dall’Ava was named “Best and 2008. Auxier is an award-nominated songwriter. He has Actor in a Musical” by Bravo Pix for his portrayal of Fagin in been a member of NYGASP since 1992. For more informa- Oliver! with Commonwealth Opera. tion, visit www.davidauxier.com. VICTORIA (VICKY) DEVANY’s (Cousin Hebe) JONATHAN CABLE (Ensemble) performed as the NYGASP credits include Mad Margaret (), Wrenchman in Little Orchestra Society’s Babes in Toyland in Pitti-Sing and Peep-Bo (The Mikado), Edith (The Pirates 2008 at Avery Fisher Hall. His regional credits include Maine of Penzance), and Mrs. Partlett (). Devany has State Music Theatre, the Ogunquit Playhouse, Arrow Rock performed at Carnegie Hall, Wolf Trap, Symphony Space, Lyceum Theatre, Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre, Seaside Resorts International, Westbury Music Fair, and Paper Mill Music Theatre, and Festival 56. He is a graduate of Illinois Playhouse. She has appeared in Cabaret acts in New York Wesleyan University. Cable is making his NYGASP and City and Japan. She is a Virginia native and a member of the Center debut. Eternal thanks to Mom and Dad. Dramatists Guild. LAURELYN WATSON CHASE (Josephine), a long- COLM FITZMAURICE’s (Ralph Rackstraw) time leading lady, has appeared in 10 principal roles with NYGASP credits include Frederic (), NYGASP. She has many regional credits and a recital debut Hilarion (), Ralph Rackstraw (H.M.S. Pinafore), in Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Chase has performed Nanki-Poo (The Mikado), and Marco (The Gondoliers). George Frideric Handel’s Messiah as and cellist. Fitzmaurice has performed with the Dayton Opera, Virginia She graduated from the University of Texas, the Manhattan Opera, Kentucky Opera, Opera Naples, Indianapolis Opera, School of Music, and Bel Canto Institute. Chase won the and Pittsburg Opera. Fitzmaurice made his European debut in National Arts Club Voice Competition, was a finalist in the Paris as Tamino (Die Zauberflöte) and later toured Germany Baltimore Opera Vocal Competition, and won NYGASP’s as Tony (West Side Story). For more information, visit Isaac Asimov Award for “Artistic Achievement.” Love to www.colmfitzmaurice.com. David and our little outlaw Lochlan. For more information, MICHAEL GALANTE (Ensemble) has been a mem- visit www.lissemoremusicstudios.com. ber of NYGASP since 1987 and has performed the entire

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Gilbert and Sullivan canon. His other theater credits include DAVID MACALUSO (Ensemble) recently performed Flute (A Midsummer Night’s Dream), Fenton (The Merry as Dr. Falke (Die Fledermaus) and simultaneously sang the Wives of Windsor), Lennie (Of Mice and Men), and Moonface roles of Sir Joseph and Little Buttercup (H.M.S. Pinafore) at (Anything Goes). Galante is the 2008-2009 recipient of the Vortex Theater Company. Macaluso also co-directed a NYGASP’s Isaac Asimov Award for “Artistic Achievement.” student production of Ruddigore at Lake George Opera and is DAN GREENWOOD (Ensemble) is making his scheduled to choreograph The Pirates of Penzance for Boheme NYGASP debut. His Opera credits include La Finta Giar- Opera NJ. He has performed Off-Broadway and nationally diniera, Acis and Galatea, The Merry Widow, Carmen, and in many roles including Molina (Kiss of the Spider Woman), Madama Butterfly. Greenwood’s regional credits include My Che (Evita), Seymour (The Little Shop of Horrors), Rooster Fair Lady, Ragtime, Dirty Blonde, A Funny Thing Happened on (Annie), Frankie and Sparky (Forever Plaid), Frank (The the Way to the Forum, and The Cure (New York). He gradu- Rocky Horror Picture Show), and Motel (Fiddler on the Roof). ated from Ithaca College with a bachelor of fine arts degree. Macaluso graduated from the Manhattan School of Music. KATIE HALL (Ensemble) joined NYGASP in 2002. REBECCA O’SULLIVAN (Ensemble) has been a She has appeared in The Pirates of Penzance, The Mikado, member of NYGASP since 2004. Her credits include H.M.S. Pinafore, Ruddigore, and The Rose of Persia. Hall’s , The Pirates of Penzance, Princess Ida, The Mikado, favorite roles include Anna (The King and I), Julie Jordan H.M.S. Pinafore, Ruddigore, The Gondoliers, and The Rose (Carousel), and Lola (Damn Yankees). Hall is an executive of Persia. O’Sullivan has performed at Maine State Music assistant at Lazard Frères & Co. Theatre, the Allenberry Playhouse, and Bucks County Play- AMY MAUDE HELFER (Ensemble) has been a mem- house. Her favorite roles include Tuptim (The King and I), ber of NYGASP since 2008. Her credits include Kate (The Leisl (), Chava (Fiddler on the Roof), and Pirates of Penzance) at City Center and the Missouri Sym- Belladova (The Phantom of the Opera). O’Sullivan is a gradu- phony Orchestra, Hansel (Hansel and Gretel) with the Boston ate of the Boston Conservatory. Thanks to her parents and Lyric Opera, Stephano (Roméo et Juliette), Pinocchio (The family for their ongoing support. Adventure of Pinocchio), Cherubino (The Marriage of Figaro), QUINTO OTT’s (Bob Becket) credits include Cogs- Kathy (Company), and Tiger Lily (Peter Pan). Helfer’s under- worth (Beauty and the Beast), Alonso Smith (Meet Me in St. study roles include Pitti-Sing (The Mikado), Melissa (Princess Louis), Eugene Fodor (Crazy for You), Rudolph Reisnweber Ida), Tessa (The Gondoliers), and Mad Margaret (Ruddigore). (Hello, Dolly!), Marcus Lycus (A Funny Thing Happened For more information, visit www.amyhelfer.com. on the Way to the Forum), General Genghis Khan Schmitz ALAN HILL (Ensemble) has been performing with (Seussical the Musical), Louis (Pal Joey), Dottore Grenvil NYGASP since 1983. He won the 2004-2005 Isaac Asimov (La Traviata), Le Duc (Roméo et Juliette), and Ambrogio (Il Award for “Artistic Achievement.” Hill’s credits include Barbiere di Siviglia). Ott graduated from Indiana University Alexander Throttlebottom (Of Thee I Sing), Samuel (The Bloomington. Pirates of Penzance), The Notary (), Foreman MONIQUE PELLETIER’s (Ensemble) NYGASP (Trial by Jury), Lord Dramaleigh (Utopia Limited), and An- credits include The Mikado, The Pirates of Penzance, H.M.S. nibale (The Gondoliers). Pinafore, , , Princess Ida, The KEITH JUROSKO (Captain Corcoran) celebrates his Rose of Persia, and Trial by Jury. Pelletier’s regional credits 30th season with NYGASP where he has sung nearly 800 include Ruth (The Pirates of Penzance), Lady Jane (Patience), performances in more than 12 roles. His regional credits Phoebe (The Yeomen of the Guard), Tessa (The Gondoliers), include Chautauqua Opera, Virginia Opera, Anchorage Pitti-Sing (The Mikado), Cherubino (Le Nozze di Figaro), Opera, Mobile Opera, Gold Coast Opera, Boston Academy of Hansel (Hansel and Gretel), Mercedes (Carmen), Flora (La Music, and Cortland Repertory Theatre. Jurosko is a founding Traviata), Lola (Cavalleria Rusticana), and Principessa (Suor member of the La Gran Scena Opera Company. He has per- Angelica). Pelletier has performed as a concert soloist with formed in Opera, Operetta, and musical comedy throughout the the Vermont Mozart Festival, Honolulu Symphony, and the United States, Canada, Europe, South America, and Australia. New Sigmund Romberg Orchestra.

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STEPHEN QUINT (The Rt. Hon. Sir Joseph Porter, Rose Maybud (Ruddigore), Gianetta understudy (The Gondo- K.C.B.) grew up in Maine and majored in French horn at liers), The Mikado, Trial by Jury, and H.M.S. Pinafore. Smith’s the New England Conservatory. He began his career with regional credits include Music in the Air at New York NYGASP in the orchestra before moving to the stage. Quint City Center, Phyllis (Iolanthe), Papagena (Die Zauberflöte), has performed the Gilbert and Sullivan comedy “patter” roles Barbarina (Le Nozze di Figaro), Lucy (The Telephone), and in its 13 Operas with Anchorage Opera, Boston Academy Atalanta (Serse). Smith earned a master of music degree from of Music, Mobile Opera, New York Grand Opera, Skylight the Manhattan School of Music and bachelor’s degrees from Opera, and the International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival in New England Conservatory and Tufts University. Buxton, England. In 2002, he won NYGASP’s Isaac Asimov WILLIAM WHITEFIELD (Bill Bobstay) joined NY- Award. For more information, visit www.zombiemikado.com. GASP in 1997 and has performed in The Gondoliers, H.M.S. NATALIE ROSS (Ensemble) is in her fourth season Pinafore, Princess Ida, The Pirates of Penzance, The Mikado, with NYGASP, appearing in The Mikado, The Pirates of Pen- Trial by Jury, The Yeoman of the Guard, and Ruddigore. His zance, and H.M.S. Pinafore. Her favorite credits include Evita other theater credits include The Presidents starring Rich (U.S. and Europe tours), Broadway Tonite (U.S. and Euro- Little, The Student Prince, Rags, and Shenandoah. Whitefield pean companies), the first regional premiere of Les Miserables appeared in The Presidents on PBS. He is the composer for (Sacramento Music Circus), and Offenbach!!! (Bard Sum- Ray Bradbury’s The Day it Rained Forever and is the director merscape Music Festival). Ross received a bachelor of fine of Algonquin Arts Theatre in Manasquan, New Jersey. arts degree from the University of Michigan School of Music. ALBERT BERGERET (Artistic Director and General Much love to my new husband. Manager) is a career-long specialist in the works of Gilbert PAUL SIGRIST (Sergeant of Marines and Ensemble) and Sullivan, having performed, staged, conducted, and sang the role of Bill Bobstay (H.M.S. Pinafore) at the Vortex designed every Opera in the repertoire for 40 years. He has Theater Company. Sigrist’s NYGASP Operetta roles include directed Gilbert and Sullivan productions for university stu- Richard Auntless (Ruddigore), Major-General (The Pirates of dents and residency programs for elementary schools. Berg- Penzance), Physician-in-Chief (The Rose of Persia), Defen- eret has been hailed as “the leading custodian of the Gilbert dant (Trial by Jury), Duke (Patience), Earl Tolloller (Iolanthe), and Sullivan classics” by New York magazine and his work as and Oswald (). This year, Sigrist will co-direct stage and musical director has been widely acclaimed in the Utopia Limited at the Lake George Opera Festival. United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Bergeret ANGELA SMITH (Little Buttercup) is the proud founded NYGASP in 1974 and has served as artistic director recipient of NYGASP’s 2009-2010 Isaac Asimov Award. Her and general manager since its inception. He has conducted NYGASP roles include The Duchess (The Gondoliers), Dame and staged 13 works in the Gilbert and Sullivan canon Carruthers (The Yeomen of the Guard), Dancing Sunbeam as well as the company’s smash hit production of George (The Rose of Persia), Little Buttercup (H.M.S. Pinafore), Gershwin’s Of Thee I Sing. He has conducted programs with Ruth (The Pirates of Penzance), Katisha (The Mikado), and the Buffalo Philharmonic, Orchestra London, Northwest Queen of the Fairies (Iolanthe). Smith performs regularly with Indiana Symphony Orchestra, and the Erie Philharmonic the NYGASP Wand’ring Minstrels and the Light Opera of in a program featuring Robert New York. Her other credits include performances with The Goodloe. He has conducted and directed , Steve Vocal Arts Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado; Lake Allen, John Astin, Pat Carroll, Noel Harrison, John Ruben- George Opera; St. Bonaventure Quick Center for the Arts; stein, Louis Quilico, Lando Bartolini, and John Reed. Pine Mountain Music Festival; South Carolina Opera; Dela- ANNETTE DIELI’s (Assistant Stage Manager) cred- ware Opera; Caramoor Opera; New York Vocal Artists; and its include Hartford Stage (backstage crew), The Bronx Op- Liederkranz Opera. Smith’s upcoming performances include a era Company (props and costume assistant), artistic director tour with NYGASP’s Cabaret act I’ve Got a Little Twist. of her touring puppet company, and wardrobe for NYGASP SARAH CALDWELL SMITH’s (Ensemble) at Center. In 2009, she was venue director for NYGASP credits include Mabel (The Pirates of Penzance), the New School for Drama as part of the Fringe Festival in

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New York City. Dieli holds a bachelor of fine arts degree in theater from the University of Connecticut. BRIAN PRESTI (Lighting Designer) has worked in shop cerritos the industry throughout the United States, Europe, and the Caribbean. He designed Gilbert and Sullivan Operas with Opera Naples before joining NYGASP’s production team. Currently, Presti is the lighting and audio engineer with Har- lem Stage and is working at MTV studios and other venues in New York. Presti majored in lighting and sound design at the University of Florida. DAVID SIGAFOOSE (Stage Manager and Techni- cal Director) has been working in theater for more than 25 With some of the finest stores and retail centers years. He began with NYGASP as master electrician for The in Los Angeles and Orange counties and easy access from the 5, 91 and 605 freeways, Mikado (1981); H.M.S. Pinafore (1981 and 1982); Trial by Cerritos is the shopping destination of choice Jury (1982); and The Gondoliers (1983). Sigafoose was also for thousands of Southern Californians. the lighting designer, assistant lighting designer, and assistant stage manager for NYGASP between 1982 and 1985. Since If you need to buy anything, it’s a good bet his return to NYGASP in 2000, he has been technical direc- you’ll find it in Cerritos. Our City is home to tor, stage manager, and assistant stage manager for all of the nearly every store you could wish for, from company’s productions at New York City Center and on tour. the finest department stores, discount and This is his 30th year with NYGASP. home-improvement centers, to interesting GAIL J. WOFFORD (Costume Designer and Co- specialty shops and the famous Cerritos Founder of NYGASP) has designed and constructed cos- Auto Square. tumes for The Mikado, The Pirates of Penzance, H.M.S. Pinafore, The Yeoman of the Guard, Iolanthe, and Trial by Jury. Wofford was costume coordinator for New Jersey State Opera for 12 years and head of wardrobe for the New York Grand Opera. She has executed projects for WNET, Channel 13, the Dreamgirls national tour, and the film Mission Apollo, and has worked with several Opera companies throughout the United States. n

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12 presents WITH BIG BAND THE FRANK SINATRA SONGBOOK

Sunday, May 2, 2010, 3:00 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

BIOGRAPHY JOHN PIZZARELLI has cultivated a successful, Hall. In 2003, Pizzarelli led a 40-member live orchestra at award-winning international career as a contemporary inter- Radio City Music Hall in the tribute Sinatra: His Voice, preter of classic American standards and ballads. The host His World, His Way. Pizzarelli received the 2007 Night- of the nationally syndicated program Radio Deluxe With John life Award, which honors the best in New York Cabaret, Pizzarelli, the Jazz guitarist delights audiences with songs from comedy, and Jazz. The Boston Globe heralded: “Pizzarelli is his tribute album Dear Mr. Sinatra, including I’ve Got You a Jazzman for all seasons. His singing is light, assured and Under My Skin, Ring-a-Ding Ding, and Nice’n Easy. There is flavorful. He also is a quick-witted funny guy.” “an irresistible buoyancy that springs from Mr. Pizzarelli’s gui- Pizzarelli has recorded for some of music’s top figures, tar and his ebullient personality. The music doesn’t merely including James Taylor, Natalie Cole, Rickie Lee Jones, swing, it bounces, and happiness reigns,” hailed The New Rosemary Clooney, and Buddy DeFranco. He collaborated York Times. with Donna Summer, Jon Secada, and Roberta Flack on At age 6, Pizzarelli began playing the guitar, following the Grammy-winning album Songs From the Neighborhood: in the footsteps of his father, guitar legend . The Music of Mr. Rogers. Pizzarelli’s other acclaimed albums In 1993, he struck out on his own with the John Pizzarelli include 2005’s Knowing You, 2004’s Bossa Nova, and 2003’s Trio, which opened for Sinatra’s international tour and Live at Birdland, which commemorated the 10th anniversary performed at Sinatra’s 80th-birthday celebration at Carnegie of his trio. n

13 presents ROB KAPILOW’S WHAT MAKES IT GREAT? the music of cole porter

ROB KAPILOW, PIANIST AND COMMENTATOR SALLY WILFERT, SOPRANO MICHAEL WINTHER,

Wednesday, May 5, 2010, 7:30 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

PROGRAM

You’re the Top from Anything Goes (1934) All Through the Night from Anything Goes (1934) Begin the Beguine from Jubilee (1935) Night and Day from Gay Divorcee (1932) From This Moment On from Out of This World (1951)

14 BIOGRAPHies For more than 15 years, ROB KAPILOW has brought Haven’s Schubert Theatre, Barrington Stage Company, Hart- the joy and wonders of Classical music – and unraveled some ford Theatreworks, The Fulton Opera House, and Connecticut of its mysteries – to audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Grand Opera, and in such shows as Marry Me a Little, Elegies, Les Characterized by his unique ability to create an “aha” mo- Miserables, The Last Five Years, Amadeus, , and The ment for his audiences and collaborators, whatever their Threepenny Opera. Wilfert has appeared with Kapilow in What level of musical sophistication, Kapilow’s work brings music Makes It Great? in venues throughout the country, celebrating the into people’s lives – opening new ears to musical experiences songs of George Gershwin, Cole Porter, and Leonard Bernstein. and helping people to listen actively rather than just hear. Wilfert recently appeared in concert at Avery Fisher Hall, Merkin Kapilow’s range of activities is impressively broad, Hall, Lincoln Center, Symphony Space, Joe’s Pub, Birdland, Wil- including his What Makes It Great? presentations, his family liamstown’s 62 Center, and The Metropolitan Room. compositions and FamilyMusik events, and his Citypieces. The Acclaimed byThe New York Times as “a theater singer of reach of his interactive events and activities is wide, both unusual refinement” and “impeccable taste” with “a voice that geographically and culturally – from Native American tribal traverses genres,” MICHAEL WINTHER is active and passion- communities in Montana and inner-city high school students ate about the development of new American musical theater. in Louisiana to wine-tasters in the Napa Valley. From tots The Village Voice described Winther as “an exciting voice doing barely out of diapers to musicologists hailed from Ivy League exciting new voices. Like Audra McDonald, he loves plucking programs, his audiences are diverse and unexpected, but selections from the new writer’s bumper crop.” He received Drama invariably rapt and keen to come back for more. Desk and Drama League nominations for his critically acclaimed Kapilow’s popularity and appeal are reflected in no- solo performance in Songs From an Unmade Bed at New York table invitations and achievements. He appeared on NBC’s Theater Workshop with lyrics by Mark Campbell and music by 18 Today Show in conversation with then-host Katie Couric; he composers. The world premiere recording is available on Sh-K- presented a special What Makes It Great? event for broadcast Boom Records/ Ghostlight Records. on PBS’ Live From Lincoln Center in January 2008; and he Recently, Winther discussed the upcoming James Lap- has written a book, All You Have to Do Is Listen, which was ine and William Finn musical adaptation of the film Little Miss published by the new alliance between Wiley and Lincoln Sunshine at the Sundance Theatre Lab. In 2007, Winther joined Center and won a PSP Prose Award for “Best Book in Music Jazz pianist/composer Fred Hersch for The Songs of Fred Hersch as and the Performing Arts” in 2008. A documentary film, part of Lincoln Center’s acclaimed American Songbook series. Summer Sun, Winter Moon, named after Kapilow’s choral and He made his Lincoln Center solo concert debut at the American symphonic work of the same title, airs on PBS nationwide. Songbook series with an evening of new theater songs featuring SALLY WILFERT has appeared on Broadway in Assas- the works of contemporary composers such as Jeff Blumenkranz, sins, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, and Walt Disney’s King David. Jenny Giering, Peter Golub, Ricky Ian Gordon, Adam Guettel, She performed in the first national tour of the Tony award- Marcus Hummon, Michael John LaChiusa, Brendan Milburn, winning The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Wilfert’s Steve Marzullo, Jeanine Tesori, and Duncan Sheik. Off-Broadway credits include The Lady in Penthouse B (opposite Winther has appeared with Kapilow in What Makes It Nancy Dussault); Make Me a Song: The Music of William Finn; The Great? for Lincoln Center’s Great Performers series and in other Mistress Cycle; and The Prince and the Pauper. At Carnegie Hall venues across the country, celebrating the songs of Leonard she has appeared in Cole Porter’s Jubilee; South Pacific in Concert Bernstein, George Gershwin, Cole Porter, and Stephen Sond- (featuring Reba McEntire); and Sondheim: A Tribute. As a soloist heim. Winther’s theater credits include Broadway’s 33 Variations, performing with the New York City Ballet at Lincoln Center, Mamma Mia!, 1776, The Crucible, Artist Descending a Staircase, Wilfert was featured singing Somewhere for the company’s perfor- and Damn Yankees. He has worked extensively Off-Broadway and mances of West Side Story Suite. in regional theater, television, and film. Winther is a graduate of She has performed at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Williams College. n Baltimore Center Stage, Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, New

15 presents DULSORI

Friday, May 7, 2010, 8:00 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

This performance is supported in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

16 PROGRAM

Gil-no-ri The performers approach the stage from the audience as a sign of good luck. It is customary for the Korean community to mingle with each other to create harmony.

Seol-jang-go Three janggu players show their fully-trained janggu skills. From the beginning, with slow breathing, they drive the audience into the rapid harmony of Korean percussion.

Ta-jing Like the short moment of the tranquil dawn full of serenity, three jings (gongs) wake up all lives on earth as they start their busy day in harmony. Drawing performance – an artist shows the music on the canvas in rhythm and melody.

Binanio Every mother’s wish for her family has the great power to move the world. In ancient Korea, mothers often kneeled outdoors in prayer with a bowl of water before gods of heaven and earth at night or early dawn. Binanio is an aria worshiping the mothers’ lofty mind in the whole world.

Pan-gut Pan-gut is a Korean Folk music tradition that includes drumming, dancing, and singing. It takes place at the village square, kitchen, gate, or home garage to wish good luck to the village and the family.

INTERMISSION

Opening Drum When the dynamic beat of large drums fills the universe, it quickens one’s pulse and awakens nature. The entrance to the marvelous world is opened at the moment when everything is perfectly united.

Sa-ba-ha Sa-ba-ha in Sanskrit means “make a wish.” The solemn yet enthusiastic melody reveals Dulsori’s willingness and effort given toward music.

17 Drum Si-na-we Big drums awaken everything all over the place to let people see the truth. Various stringed and wind instruments harmonize with grand play of the drums, and the magnificent harmony leads people to Nirvana.

A Sailor’s Song A sailor’s song and a typical work song of Korea was renewed by Dulsori. It shows Koreans’ positive view of life while they discover hope and amusement even through tough labor.

Drum Dance Musicians play three to five drums. Dulsori adds powerful drum skills to a graceful dance.

The Beat Various percussion instruments create powerful energy to help people harmonize. Although the world is filled with many disturbances caused by greed, we could live in peace if we communicate well and harmonize with others. The music expresses the future dream of harmony and a happy life.

Eo-heo-yeop It is not only a kind of ad-lib to elate the climax of the performance, but also the exclamation of the singer while leading the drums to a powerful crescendo. When the powerful shouting with energetic drum beats and the chorus eo-heo-yeop are at fever pitch, all the people are united and exchange eo-heo-yeop with the performer.

BIOGRAPHy DULSORI has toured to wide acclaim in Hong Kong, and the time-honored customs of farmers. By tapping into Singapore, Australia, Israel, Africa, and Europe, introducing intrinsic human emotions with singing and dancing and the global audiences to the rich history, spirit, and customs of powerful sounds of the drum, Dulsori rekindles the spirit of Korea. With exuberant energy and frenetic drumming that the Korean community where everyone’s energies mingle to employs a broad range of traditional instruments – the janggu create collective pleasure, unity, and harmony. (hourglass drum), buk (barrel drum), and jing (gong) – the It’s a successful approach that has garnered acclaim world-class ensemble produces infectious rhythms that Vari- and honors for the ensemble. “Traditionalism and spectacle ety magazine has called “relevatory.” merged in Dulsori. … They set up deep, pounding rhythms Dulsori, which means “Heartbeat of the Land,” was that could probably be heard in the next village,” exalted The founded in 1984 and has garnered headlines and praise for New York Times. n its dramatic drumming and songs that are inspired by nature

18 presents KARTIK SESHADRI

Saturday, May 8, 2010, 8:00 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

19 BIOGRAPHies KARTIK SESHADRI attracted widespread at- with Seshadri throughout the United States, Canada, tention when he began performing full-length solos at India, and Australia. Chattopadhyay serves as a visiting age 6 in India. The child prodigy has blossomed into an guest lecturer of tabla at the University of California, San “amazingly accomplished” musical powerhouse noted for Diego. his music’s expressive beauty, rich tonal sensibility, and rhythmic intricacy, praised The Washington Post. NOTES ON INDIAN MUSIC The prestigious British magazine SongLines declared, By Ka r t i k Se s h a d r i Seshadri “stands out amongst sitarists for his clarity and Indian Classical music (Raga Sangeeth) is based on intricate rhythmic sensibility.” The publication selected two distinct ideas of the raga and tala. Raga(s) are the the sitar guru’s 2004 Raga: Rasa – That Which Colors the precise melodic forms that serve as the tonal basis for Mind album for its World Music’s Top 10 list and cited his improvisation. The Indian tonal system is rooted in 22 2006 Illuminations record as “sitar at its lyrical best.” microtones (shruti) and each raga has a very precise gram- Seshadri has trained with Grammy-winning compos- mar of progression based on its ascending and descending: er and sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar, one of the most the microtonal inflections, the emphasis of particular well-known contemporary Indian musicians. In 2004, notes within the scheme (vadi/samavadi), and the specific Seshadri collaborated with prominent composer Philip ornamentation particular to each raga. Each raga is said to Glass and the Brazilian instrumental group Uakti on the exemplify one of the nine rasa(s) noted in Indian aes- critically acclaimed The Orion Project. Seshadri performs thetic theory: erotic, laughter, pathos, anger, heroic, fear, extensively in his homeland and around the world, disgust, wonder, and peace. Tala(s) refers to the rhythmic including the United States, Canada, Europe, Japan, framework and is conceived in cycles of beats ranging Mexico, and the Middle East. He has played at prestigious from a simple three beat to a 108-beat cycle. venues and events such as Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy A raga is introduced with a slow, non-metric, open- Center, the Melbourne International Arts Festival in ing movement alap and is followed by two freer move- Australia, the Ravinia Festival in Illinois, and the 2002 ments, the jor and jhala, wherein a pulse is discernible. Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah. The tala (beat cycle) is typically introduced in the fourth ARUP CHATTOPADHYAY is recognized today as movement when the tabla joins the main soloist (sitar). one of the outstanding and most sought after tabla musi- The accompanying drone instrument, tanpura, serves a cians of the younger generations. As a premier disciple of melodic role in acting as a continuo to the melodic basis the world- renowned maestro Pandit Shankar Ghosh of of the tradition. The hallmark of Indian Classical mu- the Farukabadh Gharana (style) of tabla, Chattopadhyay is sic is the spontaneity and rapport of the improvisatory well-established as an accompanist and soloist. process. n Chattopadhyay began training in tabla at age 6 from his father, Shri Pankaj Chatterjee, the eminent tabla player, and later came under the tutelage of Ghosh, with whom he continues to train. An affiliated tabla musician with All India Radio station and Doordarshan television network, Chattopadhyay records and performs frequently. He regularly accompanies some of the leading musicians of India such as Pandit Ravi Shankar, Rajan and Sajan Mishra, Pandit V.G. Jog, Ashish Khan, Ajay Chakra- varty, Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, and Deepak Choudhury. For the past 12 years, Chattopadhyay has toured extensively

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THE ULTIMATE DOO WOP SHOW Featuring

JIMMY BEAUMONT & THE SKYLINERS JIMMY CLANTON THE FLEETWOODS FEATURING GARY TROXEL THE PENGUINS/CLEVE DUNCAN THE EDSELS THE REFLECTIONS THE SHADES OF BLUE DODIE STEVENS RAMA LAMA BIG BAND

Friday, May 14, 2010, 8:00 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

21 BIOGRAPHies Get ready to party with some of the genre’s best in R&B list. The group encountered success again with the tune THE ULTIMATE DOO WOP SHOW. The exciting lineup Greetings (This Is Uncle Sam). A Billboard magazine review of kicks off with JIMMY BEAUMONT & THE SKYLINERS, the 1966 Happiness Is the Shades of Blue proclaimed the album the mastermind behind the No. One single Since I Don’t “a well-performed, sure-fire winner.” Have You. The song is considered the quintessential 1950s Thanks to the hit Tan Shoes & Pink Shoelaces, DODIE standard Pop ballad. Inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of STEVENS became a national sensation when she was only Fame in 2002, the award-winning band delivered other hits, 13 years old. The song climbed to No. Three on the Billboard including Pennies From Heaven and the Top 40 This I Swear. Hot 100 chart, making Stevens the youngest female ever to Variety magazine hailed JIMMY CLANTON, saying, sell a million copies of a single. The songstress has worked “This ageless entertainer sings as if he were a universe of mu- with many of music’s heavyweights, including Sergio Men- sic.” The man who belted out hits such as Another Sleepless des, Loretta Lynn, Frankie Avalon, Boz Scaggs, and Fabian. Night, Venus in Blue Jeans, and the Top 10 Go Jimmy Go was RAMA LAMA BIG BAND rounds out the lineup declared “truly a star in any era” by The Hollywood Reporter. with its version of the Billboard-charting Jazz standard Harlem Clanton was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame Nocturne. n in 2007. THE FLEETWOODS FEATURING GARY TROXEL shot to fame with the No. One hits Come Softly to Me and Mr. Blue. The group produced nine Top 40 hits, including Runaround, Outside My Window, You Mean Everything to Me, On Stage and the Top 10 single Tragedy. The quartet THE PENGUINS/CLEVE DUNCAN Advertising Opportunity landed in the spotlight and on the Pop and R&B charts with the Top 40 smash hit Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine). The The Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts band earned recognition with a performance on The Ed Sul- (CCPA) is now accepting advertising space livan Show, leading to work with music industry greats like reservations for the On Stage program. Louis Jordan, Ella Fitzgerald, and Dinah Washington. The Each issue of the program is distributed to band was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in approximately 15,000 patrons. Placing an 2004. advertisement in On Stage for the entire season provides an opportunity to reach more than THE EDSELS, named after the Ford automobile, is re- 135,000 theater patrons. nowned for its classic hit song Rama Lama Ding Dong. Origi- nally released in 1959, the Doo Wop masterpiece became a The CCPA attracts patrons from throughout Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties. national hit three years after its initial release, peaking at No. Patrons have the discretionary income to enjoy 21 on the Pop charts. A mainstay on Dick Clark’s American dining and shopping excursions before and after Bandstand, The Edsels also released the hits What Brought Us attending performances.

Together, Bone Shaker Joe, and Do You Love Me. For more information about advertising in THE REFLECTIONS hailed from Michigan to On Stage, please call Account Executive Anna dominate national music charts with a sequence of singles, Jones at (562) 916-8510, extension 2520. including Like Romeo & Juliet, Shabby Little Hut, Poor Man’s Son, and Like Columbus Did. In 1966, a Detroit, Michigan, vocal quartet, THE SHADES OF BLUE, skyrocketed to fame with Oh How Happy. The single was deemed an overnight sensation, soaring to No. 12 on the Pop charts and the Top 10 on the

22 presents

Sunday, May 16, 2010, 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM

This performance will not include an intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

BIOGRAPHy One of America’s most prolific comedians of all time, Perhaps Cosby’s greatest contribution to American BILL COSBY has dazzled generations of fans with his com- entertainment and culture is , about a close- edy routines, also captured on his iconic albums and best- knit, upper-class black family. Cosby said his intent was to selling books such as and the ground-breaking The portray an American family. Time magazine called the show Cosby Show. His comedy transcends age, gender, and cultural “an encouraging sign of maturity in matters of race.” The barriers without adopting profanity. Cosby Show dominated the No. One spot for years, earning Cosby broke television’s racial barrier with a role in nearly unanimous critical praise. Life magazine described the I Spy, becoming the first African American to costar and program as “a gentle, whimsical, warmhearted” show whose win three consecutive Emmys for “Outstanding Lead Ac- “delicious ordinariness of its pleasures and tribulations has tor” in the dramatic series. The veteran comic hosted the given millions a fresh, laughter-splashed perspective on their Emmy-winning cartoon Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids, which own domestic lives.” began airing in the 1970s and was made into a film in 2004. For his philanthropic efforts and positive influence The show, based on Cosby’s childhood in , was as a performer and author, Cosby was honored with a 1998 designed to educate and entertain. Kennedy Center Honors Award. In 2002, he received the The former Navy serviceman’s illustrious list of accom- Presidential Medal of Freedom, America’s highest civilian plishments includes roles on the children’s educational show honor. In 2009, he was honored with The Kennedy Center Electric Company, and creating and producing the children’s “Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.” He currently program Little Bill, which is based on his best-selling book produces the popular children’s animated series Little Bill on series. and CBS. n

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