THE PROGRAM for BROADWAY in DETROIT at the DETROIT OPERA HOUSE STING Is Sailing Into Detroit an Interview with the Creator & Star of the LAST SHIP

THE PROGRAM FOR BROADWAY IN DETROIT AT THE DETROIT OPERA HOUSE STING is sailing into Detroit An interview with the creator & star of THE LAST SHIP

s there anything Sting can’t do? This April, is not just limited to my town or limited to the renowned songwriter, musician, and America. It’s everywhere,” said Sting. “It’s Iactor will have all of his prodigious talents about human dignity—we’ve lost that sense on display at the Detroit Opera House in The of purpose, that sense of identity, that sense Last Ship, the musical he created and stars of community, that bond—that social bond. in, which is based on the story of the town It’s not them and us. It’s just us, and we have where he grew up. to get back to that.” “I’m repaying a debt, if you like, to the In order to write this story, “I began to community that raised me, that created me, go back in my life to the environment that that gave me the engine of my ambition— formed me, made me first of all, to escape. I didn’t want to work in who I am. I started to the shipyard,” said Sting. “In hindsight, I re- revisit the people I’d alized I’d been given a gift. I’d been brought known in that commu- up in a very strong community (Wallsend, on nity, the people who the coast of northeastern England) with an worked in the ship- identity that was completely wrapped up in yard, the people who building ships, giant ships. The community were my neighbors, was very proud of what they did. When that the people who were was taken away, the town was destroyed—in my friends,” recalled every way.” Sting. “I wanted to The Last Ship is set against that backdrop write a story about the richness and the value of swift and savage decline—and while it’s a of community, the spirit of community.” personal story for Sting, it’s also very famil- Once the curtain rises, Sting is just one iar. “When industries close down, communi- member of an ensemble of 18 actors and ties are bereft,” he said. “They don’t know eight musicians; it’s a big, Broadway musical, what to do, what are they, how do they identi- after all. “The production value of the show fy themselves? So it’s a universal theme and is extraordinary. It’s something you haven’t a universal malaise.” seen in the theatre before,” said Sting. “We The show doesn’t offer solutions, but it launch a ship at the end of the show, and it does have a particular point of view. “This just gets people out of their seats and—wow.”

Top: Sting as Jackie White and the cast perform “We’ve

Photo: Jaime Travezan Jaime Photo: Got Nowt Else.” Left: Jackie Morrison as Peggy White and cast perform “Show Some Respect.” Right: Sophie APRIL 22-26 Reid as Ellen Dawson performs “All This Time.” Photos by Matthew Murphy. This article is provided courtesy of DETROIT OPERA HOUSE Center Theatre Group, centertheatregroup.org. BroadwayInDetroit.com, ticketmaster.com, 800-982-2787 & box office The Last Ship is at the Detroit Opera House April 22–26. Info: 313-872-1000, Groups (10+) [email protected] (subject: The Last Ship) For tickets, please see our ad on the left. and oc April 24. NETworks Presentations presents

Book by Music by Lyrics by DAVID GREIG MARC SHAIMAN SCOTT WITTMAN MARC SHAIMAN Based on the novel by ROALD DAHL Songs from the Motion Picture by LESLIE BRICUSSE and ANTHONY NEWLEY Starring OPEN THROUGH MARCH 8 CODY GARCIA UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE STEVE McCOY CAITLIN LESTER-SAMS UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE AUDREY BELLE ADAMS ZAKIYA BAPTISTE KATIE FAY FRANCIS SCOTT FUSS FRANKENMUTH RINK FRANKENMUTH RINK SPECIALS BRANDEN R. MANGAN ANGELA PALLADINI MATTHEW BOYD SNYDER SAM ST. JEAN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY DAVID NICK ALEA BELLA CALAFIURA GINA DAUGHERTY NICOLE HALEY DOMANICK ANTON HUBBARD Mardi Gras $5 admission before 5 p.m. MELISSA J. HUNT RYAN KIERNAN ALYSHA MORGAN DANIEL PAHL JENNA BROOKE SCANNELLI $5 admission before 5 p.m. JUSTIN WILLIAM SCHAFFNER LAUREN SOTO LUIS VILLAR JAMAAL K. WADE JUSTIN WHITE NICOLE ZELKA Weekend and introducing Friday, February 21 and BRODY BETT RYAN UMBARILA Friday, February 21 and EVENT DAYS as Charlie Saturday, February 22, 5 - 9 p.m. Present your same-day original Scenic and Costume Design Lighting Design Sound Design Projection Design Dress in Green, Purple, and Gold Dress in Green, Purple, and Gold Broadway in Detroit ticket stub* MARK THOMPSON JAPHY WEIDEMAN ANDREW KEISTER JEFF SUGG and skate to a live New Orleans DJ and skate to a live New Orleans DJ and receive $2 off admission. Tour Scenic Design Hair and Makeup Design Puppetry Design $2 off admission CHRISTINE PETERS CAMPBELL YOUNG ASSOCIATES BASIL TWIST Orchestrations Additional Orchestrations Arrangements Music Director Leap Year CITY OF DETROIT RESIDENTS DOUG BESTERMAN MICHAEL STAROBIN MARC SHAIMAN KELLY THOMAS Buy one adult and recieve one Celebration one Music Coordinator Casting Tour Marketing and Press Exclusive Tour Direction Saturday, February 29, 5 - 9 p.m. child admission for free between JOHN MEZZIO STEWART/WHITLEY ALLIED TOURING THE ROAD COMPANY Enjoy free admission and skate rentals the hours 12 - 4 p.m. with valid ID Enjoy free admission and skate rentals the hours 12 - 4 p.m. with valid ID Associate Director Associate Choreographer Production Stage Manager Company Manager for those born on February 29 on Sundays through March 8 ANTHONY C. DANIEL NATALIE MALOTKE AMY LeGORE HEATHER MOSS

Production Management Executive Producer General Management NETWORKS PRESENTATIONS CHARLIE STONE GENTRY & ASSOCIATES COLLEGE NIGHTS Rink Closing EVAN ROONEY GREGORY VANDER PLOEG Downtown residents and college Weekend students receive Music Supervision Saturday, March 7 and students receive half-off admission Saturday, March 7 and with valid ID on Thursdays through NATE PATTEN Sunday, March 8 with valid ID on Thursdays through Director Choreographer March 8 MATT LENZ ALISON SOLOMON Join us on Saturday for Detroit’s March 8 first Silent Disco - on ice. Don’t miss Original Choreographer first Silent Disco - on ice. Don’t miss **Discount offers cannot be combined with any other promotion- **Discount offers cannot be combined with any other promotion- your last chance to skate on the al or discount offers. Excludes skates. Skate rental is available for JOSHUA BERGASSE your last chance to skate on the al or discount offers. Excludes skates. Skate rental is available for an additional charge of $5.00. Original valid ticket stub. Photo an additional charge of $5.00. Original valid ticket stub. Photo Original Director Frankenmuth Rink on Sunday, March 8 copies will not be accepted. Skating days and times are subject Frankenmuth Rink on Sunday, March 8 copies will not be accepted. Skating days and times are subject to change without notice. to change without notice. JACK O’BRIEN Originally produced on Broadway by Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, Langley Park Productions, and Neal Street Productions in association with Mark Kaufman, Kevin McCormick, and Caro Newling For full list of Rink hours visit DowntownDetroitParks.com @DowntownDet 5 CAST CAST (in order of appearance) Willy Wonka �� CODY GARCIA Charlie Bucket ��BRODY BETT, RYAN UMBARILA Mrs. Green �� DOMANICK ANTON HUBBARD Grandpa Joe ��STEVE McCOY Mrs. Bucket ��CAITLIN LESTER-SAMS Grandma Josephine ��JENNA BROOKE SCANNELLI Grandma Georgina ��NICOLE ZELKA CODY BRODY RYAN CAITLIN STEVE Grandpa George ��RYAN KIERNAN GARCIA BETT UMBARILA LESTER-SAMS McCOY Jerry ��JUSTIN WHITE Cherry ��NICOLE HALE Mrs. Gloop ��AUDREY BELLE ADAMS Augustus Gloop �� SAM ST. JEAN Mr. Salt �� SCOTT FUSS Veruca Salt �� ANGELA PALLADINI Mr. Beauregarde. ��BRANDEN R. MANGAN Violet Beauregarde ��ZAKIYA BAPTISTE AUDREY BELLE ZAKIYA KATIE FAY SCOTT BRANDEN R. Mike Teavee ��MATTHEW BOYD SNYDER ADAMS BAPTISTE FRANCIS FUSS MANGAN Mrs. Teavee ��KATIE FAY FRANCIS Ensemble...... DAVID NICK ALEA, BELLA CALAFIURA, NICOLE HALE, ALYSHA MORGAN HARRELL, DOMANICK ANTON HUBBARD, RYAN KIERNAN, DANIEL PAHL, JENNA BROOKE SCANNELLI, LAUREN SOTO, LUIS VILLAR, JAMAAL K. WADE, JUSTIN WHITE, NICOLE ZELKA

SWINGS GINA DAUGHERTY, MELISSA J. HUNT, JUSTIN WILLIAM SCHAFFNER ANGELA MATTHEW BOYD SAM DAV I D N ICK BELLA PALLADINI SNYDER ST. JEAN ALEA CALAFIURA UNDERSTUDIES Understudies never substitute for listed performers unless a specific announcement is made at the time of the performance.

For Willy Wonka—RYAN KIERNAN, JUSTIN WHITE; for Grandpa Joe—SCOTT FUSS, JUSTIN WHITE; for Mrs. Bucket—NICOLE HALE, JENNA BROOKE SCANNELLI; for Mrs. Gloop—NICOLE HALE, NICOLE ZELKA; for Augustus Gloop—DAV I D NICK ALEA, JUSTIN WILLIAM SCHAFFNER; for Mr. Salt— RYAN KIERNAN, GINA NICOLE DOMANICK ANTON MELISSA J. RYAN JUSTIN WHITE; for Veruca Salt—BELLA CALAFIURA, GINA DAUGHERTY; for DAUGHERTY HALE HUBBARD HUNT KIERNAN Mr. Beauregarde—DOMANICK ANTON HUBBARD, JAMAAL K. WADE; for Violet Beauregarde—ALYSHA MORGAN, LAUREN SOTO; for Mrs. Teavee— JENNA BROOKE SCANNELLI, NICOLE ZELKA; for Mike Teavee—DANIEL PAHL, JUSTIN WILLIAM SCHAFFNER.

DANCE CAPTAIN GINA DAUGHERTY ALYSHA DANIEL JENNA BROOKE JUSTIN WILLIAM LAUREN ASSISTANT DANCE CAPTAIN MORGAN PAHL SCANNELLI SCHAFFNER SOTO JUSTIN WILLIAM SCHAFFNER

LUIS JAMAAL K. JUSTIN NICOLE VILLAR WADE WHITE ZELKA 6 7 MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT 1 “The Candy Man”*...... Willy Wonka, Ensemble “Willy Wonka! Willy Wonka!” ��Charlie, Ensemble “The Candy Man”* (reprise) �� Charlie “Charlie, You & I”...... Grandpa Joe “A Letter from Charlie Bucket”...... Charlie, Mrs. Bucket, Grandparents “More of Him to Love”...... Augustus Gloop, Mrs. Gloop, Ensemble “When Veruca Says”...... Veruca, Mr. Salt “Queen of Pop”...... Violet, Mr. Beauregarde, Gum Chompin’ Divas Every child “That Little Man of Mine”...... Mike Teavee, Mrs. Teavee “If Your Father Were Here” ��Mrs. Bucket “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket”*/“Grandpa Joe” ��Charlie, Grandpa Joe, deserves a Mrs. Bucket, Grandparents “It Must Be Believed to Be Seen” ��Willy Wonka, Ensemble

chance at a ACT II “Strike That, Reverse It”...... Willy Wonka, Golden Ticket Winners bright future. “Pure Imagination”*/“Grandpa Joe” (reprise) �� Willy Wonka, Charlie, Grandpa Joe, Golden Ticket Winners “The Oompa Loompa Song”* �� Oompa Loompas The Children’s Foundation “Auf Weidersehen Augustus Gloop”...... Willy Wonka, Oompa Loompas is leading the way through “When Willy Met Oompa”...... Willy Wonka, Oompa Loompas “Veruca’s Nutcracker Sweet”...... Veruca, Oompa Loompas advocacy, grantmaking and “Vidiots”...... Willy Wonka, Mike, Mrs. Teavee, Oompa Loompas fundraising to help children “The View from Here”...... Willy Wonka, Charlie live healthy lives in Michigan *Written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley and beyond. As we expand THERE WILL BE ONE 15-MINUTE INTERMISSION. our partners, we continue to ORCHESTRA be the catalyst for innovative Conductor, Keyboards—KELLY THOMAS programs. Together we drive Associate Conductor, Keyboards—CHRIS RAYIS Keyboards—KEVIN LEAHY our mission and focus to Reeds—ANNA ROSEN, MICHAEL ROSEN support children and Trumpet—RYAN LEPAGE Trombone—PETER ISAAC their families. Drums/Percussion—MAX BRAUNSTEIN Guitars/Electric Bass—MATT PATTON

Additional Orchestrations by MICHAEL STAROBIN Music Coordinator—JOHN MEZZIO Children’s health and wellness starts with you.

To help or donate, visit YourChildrensFoundation.org 9 WHO’S WHO ZAKIYA BAPTISTE (Violet Beauregarde). Off- JOIN US FOR FAMILY NIGHT Broadway: Matilda (Ms. Trunchbull), A.R.T. NY CODY GARCIA (Willy Wonka) a San Anto- Theatre. National Tours: Nickelodeon’s Paw Patrol nio native, Cody is thrilled to be playing Willy Live: The Great Pirate Adventure (original May- Wonka. Other credits include: Tangled: the Mu- or Goodway). NYC Concerts include: Herman, sical (Flynn Rider), Beauty and the Beast (Lumi- Menken, Sondheim with Liz Calloway at Lincoln ere), Mary Poppins (Bert). BFA: Boston Conser- Center (Ensemble); Women Who March, 54 Below vatory. “Much love to Karen, Ish, Ryan, Jolene, (Soloist/Ensemble); The Annual Human Rights Gweneviere, Jocelyn, Nora, Stephanie, and Joey.” First, Chelsea Pier (Chorus). Zakiya is a proud @PopGoesTheCultureShock codyrgarcia.com. graduate of AMDA NY. She is thankful to her BRODY BETT (Charlie Bucket at certain perfor- family, friends and teachers who support her on mances) is thrilled and blessed to play Charlie in her journey. Follow my journey @zakiya_baptiste. this production! Previous roles: Michael, Finding KATIE FAY FRANCIS (Mrs. Teavee) is abso- Neverland Broadway National Tour. Regional lutely thrilled to join the Wonka squad for this roles: Tiny Tim, A Christmas Carol; Curly the Lost marvelous tour! Recent credits include A Gentle- Boy, Peter Pan; Grand Duke, Cinderella; King of man’s Guide to Love and Murder (Phoebe) at both Hearts, Alice In Wonderland. Huge thanks to Mason Street Warehouse and Wolfbane Produc- Stewart Whitley and Take3Talent. Brody is also tions, Once (Ex-Girlfriend/Emcee) at Northern a musician and plays 6 instruments. @brodybett. Stage, The Foreigner(Catherine), An Iliad (The RYAN UMBARILA (Charlie Bucket at certain Muse), and Big River (Susan Wilkes) at the Utah performances) is ecstatic to be making his nation- Shakespeare Festival, Singin’ in the Rain (Cathy al tour debut. He has appeared as Young Joshua Selden), The Mystery of Edwin Drood the Musi- in Evil Lives Here, IMDB. Ryan would like to cal (Edwin Drood), Big River (Mary Jane), You thank Kim at Zoom Talent, David, Mallory, and Can’t Take It With You (Alice), and Arsenic and Rose at CESD, Denise, Jazelle, Ashley, Karen, Mi- Old Lace (Elaine) at the Lyric Repertory Com- chelle, Tara, the Charlie creative team, the entire pany. Katie is based in New York City and sends cast, Katelyn and Ashley, and all the teachers at her gratitude to her wonderful family and to Longwood for preparing him for this opportunity. Hudson Artists Agency for all their love and “Thank you, mom, dad, Brianna, and Olivia, for support. Katie holds a BFA in Acting from Utah believing in me and for your constant love and State University. Instagram: @katiefayfrancis. support.” Instagram: @ryanumbarila. Website: katiefayfrancis.com. CAITLIN LESTER-SAMS (Mrs. Bucket) is feel- SCOTT FUSS (Mr. Salt) is so thankful for the op- ing pretty sweet about joining this amazing portunity to perform with NETworks for the 2nd company! Other National Tours: Elf The Musi- year in a row. Prior to this he played Franz in the cal (Emily), Flashdance the Musical (Ms. Wilde). Sound of Music. “Thank you for supporting live Regional: Title of Show (Heidi), Legally Blonde theater, enjoy the show!” (Brooke), Gypsy (Ensemble/ US Louise), Cabaret BRANDEN R. MANGAN (Mr. Beauregarde). (Rosie), Great American Trailer Park Musical (Li- Tours: Showtime With Shakespeare. Other credits: noleum), The Full Monty (Pam), Brigadoon (Meg), Memphis (Bobby), Les Mis (Enjorlas), Hairspray MARCH 10 – 15 | FISHER THEATRE Urinetown (Soupy Sue), and more. BFA from (Seaweed), Rent (u/s Collins, Benny), Ragtime Western Michigan University. Lots of love to Mi- (LONJ). Many thanks: Mom, Sharon, Stewart/ chael, her family and her cats. For a look at life Whitley, Daniel, VTC Fam, For Erica Branch- on tour and lots of puns follow her on Instagram Ridley. @branden_mangan. @unsophisticaitlin; caitlinlestersams.com. ANGELA PALLADINI (Veruca Salt). Annie TUESDAY, MARCH 10 IS FAMILY NIGHT STEVE McCOY (Grandpa Joe) is a veteran of National Tour (Orphan Swing, Asst. Dance Cap- seven national tours, including King Arthur in tain); Anything Goes, Gateway/Ogunquit (Assoc. Monty Python’s Spamalot, Cervantes in Man of Choreo.); Pirates of Penzance, Opera North. TV: Buy one ADULT ticket, La Mancha, Will in the Will Rogers Follies as well The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Thanks to all of my as tapping his way across the US in 42nd Street. family & friends, especially Mom, Dad, James, * Some of his favorite regional credits include the Daniel, Stewart/Whitley, Charlie creatives, Car- get a KIDS ticket FREE! regional premiere of The Boy from Oz as Peter son Adler, & CSP. “For the dreamers and the ** Allen, and Dan in Next to Normal. “Have a great doers” and Uncle David. @angelapalladini; Pre-show activities start at 6:30PM time tonight and enjoy the show!” angelapalladini.com. AUDREY BELLE ADAMS (Mrs. Gloop). NY MATTHEW BOYD SNYDER (Mike Teavee) is Credits: Frank Wildhorn’s The Song of Berna- ecstatic to be making his tour debut in Charlie Go to BroadwayInDetroit.com/FamilyNight dette, FRANKIE! The Musical (244 Theatre). Re- and the Chocolate Factory. Professional cred- gional: Woman 2 in Songs for a New World (The its include Saturday Night Fever (Bobby), In the Use code FAMILY LEX), Legally Blonde, dir: Laura Bell Bundy (The Heights (Sonny), Rock of Ages (Franz), and Sister LEX), Mrs. Corry in Mary Poppins (The LEX). Act (Pablo). Much love and thanks to his support- Audrey has performed in the EMMY Award Win- ive family, friends, teachers, and loving boyfriend. ning “Grand Night for Singing” on KET, Carnegie SAM ST. JEAN (Augustus Gloop). National *KIDS FREE tickets are sold online in PAIRS as half-price. You may purchase up to six additional half-price Hall, and has sung for NASCAR on NBC. BM in Tours: A Christmas Carol; Regional: The 25th... FAMILY tickets in person at the Fisher Theatre box office. Online service fees apply per ticket. This offer is Opera Performance from the University of Ken- Spelling Bee (Barfeé), Rock of Ages (Lonny), Little not valid on previously purchased tickets or in combination with any other offer. **Family Night tickets are tucky. Special Thanks to Station 3 Entertainment Shop of Horrors (Seymour). “Many thanks to the and her amazing family. “Always singing for limited and may sell out or expire at any time. Family Night activities and partners are subject to change. you, Daddy.” Visit www.broadwayindetroit.com/familynight for additional details and the latest information. 11 RYAN KIERNAN (Grandpa George, Ensemble) WHO’S WHO is thrilled to be joining the cast of Charlie and entire creative team and Stewart/Whitley. Love to the Chocolate Factory. Most recently, he traveled Dad, Mom, Liv, and Jac.” Follow @thesamstjean. the country with TheatreWorks USA’s Dragons DAVID NICK ALEA (Ensemble). Musical the- Love Tacos. Much love to the family. Montclair atre alumni of The Boston Conservatory, and State University MT 2018. @mcryankiernan; is very excited to be making his national tour ryankiernan.com. debut! Credits include Derby Dinner: Newsies ALYSHA MORGAN (Ensemble). National tour (Finch/Dance Captain), Holiday Inn (Ensemble, debut! Virginia Commonwealth University, BS u/s Ted Hanover); Anne of Green Gables (Mat- Exercise Science. International: After Midnight thew), Weston; In The Heights (Graffiti Pete), (Female Tap Feature/Dance Captain) Regional: Wheelock; Gypsy (Yonkers), Lyric Stage; West Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH (Ensemble), Side Story (Bernardo), Summer Rep; and TBTS: The Phantom Tollbooth (Ensemble). Commercials: Joseph… (Gad), Sister Act (Ensemble/Eddie, u/s Shoe Dazzle, JustFab. “So much love and gratitude Pablo). He would like to thank his unbelievable to God, my agent Julie, Stewart/Whitley, and my family, friends, his teachers and Stewart/Whitley supportive mommy.” IG: @Lysh.Morgan. Casting, and the amazing cast, crew, NETworks DANIEL PAHL (Ensemble). National tour debut! team, and creative team for an incredible experi- Select regional credits: Jerome Robbins’ Broadway ence! @davieee95. at TUTS, Beauty and the Beast at Sharon Play- BELLA CALAFIURA (Ensemble). From New house, and Flashdance at The Palace Theatre. NY Port Richey, Florida, Bella is ecstatic to be mak- Dance: Broadway Dance Lab and Steps Repertory ing her national tour debut! New York: Radio City Ensemble. “Thanks to Stewart/Whitley and the Christmas Spectacular (Ensemble), North Shore entire Charlie team! All the love to Mom, Dad, Music Theater. Regional credits: Oklahoma! Matt, Joe, and Kira!” (Dream Laurey), Matilda (Ensemble), Prince of JENNA BROOKE SCANNELLI (Grandma Jose- Egypt (Swing), Cinderella (Ensemble) Tuacahn phine, Ensemble) is so excited to be back on the Center for the Arts.. Proud IU alumna. “All my road! She has recently been sailing the seven seas love to Mom and Dad.” @bellacalafiura. as a lead vocalist on Celebrity Cruises. Other GINA DAUGHERTY (Female Swing, Dance credits include The Wizard of Oz National Tour Captain). National tour debut! Favorite associate (Ensemble, u/s Dorothy), Jesus Christ Superstar choreographer credits: Newsies, Saturday Night Regional Tour (Ensemble, u/s Mary Magdalene), Fever (TBTS), Evita (ACT of CT), The Elf On The Aspects of Love (Jenny Dillingham), and Satur- Shelf (National Tour). Many thanks to Stewart/ day Night Fever (Ensemble, u/s Annette). Much Whitley, the Charlie team, and her loved ones! love to her loving family for always supporting @littleginad. her dream! NICOLE HALE (Cherry, Ensemble) is thrilled to JUSTIN WILLIAM SCHAFFNER (Male Swing, be making her national tour debut with Charlie Assistant Dance Captain). Regional: A Chorus Line and the Chocolate Factory! Regional Credits: Elf (Bobby), Aida (u/s Radames, Ensmble), West Side the Musical (Deb), 9 to 5 the Musical (Doralee), Story (Jet), Memphis (Ensemble), The Nutcracker Bring the Drama Home The Full Monty (Georgie), Debbie Does Dallas (Flutes/Spanish), and Dancing Queen (Ensemble). (Lisa). “Many thanks to the entire Charlie team Cruises: Holland America Line (Featured Dancer/ Make a scene in any room with a show-stopper from Hagopian. and ATB Talent. All my love and gratitude to my Aerialist). Other: Dancing With the Stars’ Sway: A incredible family, friends, hubby and fur babies.” Dance Trilogy (Featured Dancer). A Fordham We offer Michigan’s largest selection of rugs, carpet and wood For my Daddy. @nicole.r.hale. University Alumni, Justin is ecstatic to be joining flooring. Plus, our one-on-one personalized service offers perfect DOMANICK ANTON HUBBARD (Mrs. Green, his first national tour. @justinwschaffner. direction to help you find the ideal dramatic choice for your home. Ensemble) is extremely excited to be making his LAUREN SOTO (Ensemble) National tour debut! national tour debut! Regional credits: Sister Act West Side Story International Tour (Teresita). Re- (Curtis) at Virginia Musical Theatre, Big River gional: Grease (Finger Lakes MTF). Pace Univer- (Jim) at Oklahoma Shakespearean Festival, Mam- sity BFA Commercial Dance. Many thanks to the ma Mia, Evita, Westside Story, Joseph....Dream- Charlie team and Stewart/Whitley. “Love to my coat, Jesus Christ Superstar and more at Casa Ma- incredibly supportive family.” @laurenmariesoto. Broadway in Detroit Special Offer nana. He would like to thank his support system LUIS VILLAR (Ensemble) started dancing in Take an additional 10% off a rug when you mention this ad for everything! Also, a big thank you to Stewart/ his original home of Caracas, Venezuela under Whitley and everyone at NETworks for the oppor- the direction of Laura Prieto Boscan. Addition- Excludes installed flooring or cleaning services. Expires 3/31/20. tunity! Much love! @domanick15. ally, Luis danced for the Teatro Teresa Carreno MELISSA J. HUNT (Swing) is ecstatic to be go- (Don Quixote, Coppelia and The Nutcracker). New ing on tour with this production! Favorite credits York: performed with Staten Island Ballet. Favor- include: Anybodys in West Side Story, American ite credits include An American in Paris and West Dance Spectacular, Associate Choreographer/ Side Story (Luis). “Love to my family and friends.” Dance Captain in Annie. Graduate of the Univer- @siul_dance. sity at Buffalo and represented by LDC Artist Rep. JAMAAL K. WADE (Ensemble) is extremely Much love to mom and dad, the two strongest thrilled to be making his National tour debut. people I know. melissa-hunt.com. Regional Credits: Godspell (Jeffrey), Music Man FLOOR FASHION FOR YOUR HOME (Tommy Djilas), Hairspray (Record Shop Kid). HagopianRugs.com Other Credits: Royal Caribbean, Norwegian 13 WHO’S WHO Mariah. Prop 8: The Musical. For further credits, The Katherine McGregor call him. Cruise Lines, Visions Contemporary Ballet and SCOTT WITTMAN (Lyrics) Tony, Grammy, and Syracuse City Ballet. I would like to extend a huge Olivier Award winning lyricist, director, writer, thank you to Stewart/Whitley, everyone at NET- and conceiver, Scott Wittman co-wrote the lyr- Dessert Parlor works and of course my loving family. ics for the hit musical Hairspray (Tony, Grammy, JUSTIN WHITE (Jerry, Ensemble). National Olivier Award winner) with creative partner Tour: Kinky Boots (Richard Bailey, u/s Char- Marc Shaiman. Wittman served as an executive lie Price), Elf (Matthews, u/s Buddy). Regional: producer on the hit film starring John Travolta. Kinky Boots (Gateway Playhouse), Elf (Ogunquit Nominated for a Golden Globe, Grammy and two Playhouse). Justin would like to thank his agent Emmy Awards for the original songs on NBC’s Lynda Arnold and the Charlie and the Chocolate musical drama Smash. Shaiman and Wittman’s Factory creative team for this opportunity. He’d original score for the Marilyn Monroe musical also like to thank his wife, Noelle for all her love Bombshell was released by Sony Records. Scott & and support. @JustyBob. Marc’s Broadway writing credits include Martin NICOLE ZELKA (Grandma Georgina, Ensemble). Short: Fame Becomes Me, which Scott also di- So excited to be back in the world of pure imagi- rected, Catch Me If You Can (Tony nom. for Best nation after starring as Wonka in 8th grade. LOL. Musical), and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory National Tour: Rodger & Hammerstein’s Cinder- on Broadway and the West End. Scott has cre- ella (Gabrielle, u/s Marie). Other credits include ated and directed concerts for Patti LuPone. He The Full Monty (Georgie), and Mamma Mia! (Lisa/ has created solo shows for Christine Ebersole Ensemble). Huge thank you to the NETworks and Nathan Lane, as well as writing for Bette family, cast, & creatives. Extra love to my family. Midler’s 2015 Divine Intervention World Tour. For Hannah. @nicolezelka; nicolezelka.com. Off-Broadway, he conceived and directed Jukebox Jackie starring Justin Vivian Bond at La Mama, ROALD DAHL (Writer) (1916–1990) is one of the and Bridget Everett’s Rockbottom at the Public world’s favorite storytellers with more than 250 Theatre. His notorious and legendary Downtown …at The Whitney. million books sold worldwide in 61 languages. He shows are in the permanent collection of the Mu- is loved for such favorites as James and the Giant seum of Modern Art in New York. Marc and Scott Peach, Matilda, The BFG, Fantastic Mr. Fox and also wrote the score to Disney’s Mary Poppins Re- Named after David Whitney’s daughter, Katherine Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Now going turns starring Emily Blunt, Lin Manuel Miranda, Whitney McGregor, our intimate dessert parlor into its third year, Roald Dahl’s Imaginormous and Meryl Streep. The song, “The Place Where Challenge continues to partner with the stage Lost Things Go” was nominated for an Oscar. on the Mansion’s third floor features a variety of production by awarding recipients the prize of a lifetime of turning their idea into a theatrical JACK O’BRIEN (Original Director) has won three decadent cakes, tortes, and miniature desserts. creation. Visit imaginormouschallenge.com for Tony Awards for his direction of Hairspray, Henry more details. IV and The Coast of Utopia.His other Broadway recent credits include Arthur Miller’s All My Sons, The menu also includes chef-prepared specialties, DAVID GREIG (Bookwriter) is a playwright. 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add-on opportunity 2020 – 21 Season Returning March-April 2021. Priority seating available for all subscribers. WHO’S WHO sign, his Broadway credits include On Your Feet, ��UPCOMING�SHOWSUPCOMING�SHOWS Dr. Zhivago as well as the Radio City Christmas ��UPCOMING�SHOWSUPCOMING�SHOWS Bomb-itty of Errors and Captain Louie. Encores!: Spectacular and The Rockettes New York Spec- ��UPCOMING�SHOWSUPCOMING�SHOWSUPCOMING�SHOWS The Golden Apple, Little Me and It’s A Bird…It’s tacular. Associate Sound Design credits include A Plane…It’s Superman! Carnegie Hall: Candide, Catch Me If You Can, Jersey Boys, Hairspray and Guys and Dolls and The Sound of Music. As Dir./ Mary Poppins. Choreo.: I Married an Angel (Encores!); Smokey JEFF SUGG (Projection Design) is an award- Joe’s Café (Stage 42 NYC); Hazel (Drury Lane), winning designer with over 20 years in the per- We Side Stor (NCT). Television: “Smash” (NBC) forming arts. His work ranges from experimental (Emmy Award), “So You Think You Can Dance” to classical to Broadway. Select credits include: (FOX) and “Sinatra; A Voice for a Century” (PBS). Broadway: Tina The Musical, Flying Over Sun- MARK THOMPSON (Scenic and Costume De- set (Lincoln Center 2020), All My Sons, Charlie sign). Mark’s work in the theater has been recog- and the Chocolate Factory, Sweat, Bring It On, MARCHMARCHMARCHMARCH 6-7 6-76-7 6-7 • •MUSIC MUSIC•MUSIC MUSIC HALL HALL HALL HALL nized with two Critics’ Circle, five Olivier awards 33 Variations. West End: Tina: The Musical. Off- MARCHMARCH 6-7 6-7 • •MUSIC MUSIC HALL HALL and nominated for five Tony Awards, including Broadway & Regional credits include work at St. MARCHMARCH 6-7 6-7 • •MUSIC MUSIC HALL HALL most recently the Olivier for Best Costume Design Ann’s Warehouse, Second Stage, Playwrights Ho- for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory West End rizons, The Public, Steppenwolf, The Old Globe, ONEONE OF OF THE THE MOST MOST REMARKABLE REMARKABLE SHOWS SHOWS IN IN MUSICAL MUSICAL THEATER THEATER HISTORY. HISTORY. ONEONE OF OF THE THE MOST MOST REMARKABLE REMARKABLE SHOWS SHOWS IN IN MUSICAL MUSICAL THEATER THEATER HISTORY. HISTORY. production. Recent international theater includes Mark Taper Forum, Oregon Shakespeare, Arena ONEONE OF OF THE THE MOST MOST REMARKABLE REMARKABLE SHOWS SHOWS IN INMUSICAL MUSICAL THEATER THEATER HISTORY. HISTORY. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (London); The Stage, and many others. Music: Fire In My Mouth ONEONE OF OF THE THE MOST MOST REMARKABLE REMARKABLE SHOWS SHOWS IN IN MUSICAL MUSICAL THEATER THEATER HISTORY. HISTORY. Taming of the Shrew (Public, N.Y.); Mamma Mia! (NY Phil), The Tempest (LA Phil), Anthracite (worldwide); A Raisin in the Sun (N.Y.); Joseph and Fields (Julia Wolfe’s Pulitzer Prize–winning com- the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (worldwide); position), and Prince’s final appearance on SNL. God of Carnage (London/N.Y.); Tina The Musical Awards: Lucille Lortel Award, Obie Award, Bessie (Aldwych, West End); Bombay Dreams (London/ Award and two Henry Hewes Design Awards. N.Y.); Art (worldwide); La Bete (London/N.Y.); MARMAR 25-APR 25-APR 5 5• F• ISHERFISHER THEATRE THEATRE ococ6:30pm6:30pm March March 29 29 CAMPBELL YOUNG ASSOCIATES (Hair & MAR 25-APR 5 • FISHER THEATRE One Man, Two Guvnors (London/N.Y.); Young Makeup Design). Broadway: King Lear, Gary: A MAR 25-APR 5 • FISHER THEATRE ococ6:30pm6:30pm March March 29 29 Marx (Bridge Theatre, London); The Blue Room Sequel to Titus Andronicus, To Kill A Mockingbird, MARMAR 25-APR 25-APR 5 •5 F •ISHER FISHER THEATRE THEATRE 6:30pm6:30pm March March 29 29 (London/N.Y.); Arcadia (NT/Lincoln Center).Op- MARMAR 25-APR 25-APR 5 5• F• ISHERFISHER THEATRE THEATRE ococ6:30pm6:30pm March March 29 29 Head Over Heels, Carousel, Three Tall Women, ococ era includes The Queen of Spades (The Met, N.Y.), Hello Dolly!; Groundhog Day; Front Page; The The Mikado (Lyric, Chicago), Montag aus Licht Crucible; Misery; Sylvia; A Delicate Balance; It’s (La Scala, Milan), Hansel and Gretel (Sydney Op- Only a Play; Betrayal; Les Misérables; Spider-Man. APRILAPRIL 21-26 21-26 era House), Carmen (Opera Comique Paris) and West End/Broadway: Tina – Tina Turner Musi- Macbeth (Met, NYC). cal, A Christmas Carol, The Ferryman, Farinelli MUSICMUSICAPRILAPRIL HALL HALL21-26 21-26 CHRISTINE PETERS (Tour Scenic Designer). and the King, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, APRILAPRIL 7:30pm 7:30pm April April21-26 26 21-2626 Design Credits: 2012/2018 Elf Tour, 1st Date, Matilda, Ghost, Billy Elliot West End: All About APRILMUSICAPRIL 21-26 21-26 HALL Mickey & Minnie’s Doorway to Magic. Noel Tour. Eve, Funny Girl, The Bodyguard. Film/TV: The MUSIC HALL Broadway (associate designer): King Kong Alive Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Downton Abbey (Film). MUSICMUSIC 7:30pm HALL HALLApril 26 MUSICMUSIC 7:30pm AprilHALL HALL 26 on Broadway, Miss Saigon, 1984, Paramour, Les BASIL TWIST (Puppetry Design). Drama Desk 7:30pm 7:30pm April April 26 26 Meserables, Testament of Mary, Jekyll & Hyde, The 7:30pm 7:30pm April April 26 26 Award for Charlie Oompa Puppet Design on Book of Mormon, Newsies The Musical, The Ad- Broadway. Other Broadway: The Addams Fam- dams Family, Elf, Bonnie and Clyde, The House ily (Drama Desk), The Pee-Wee Herman Show, of Blue Leaves, Elling, Enron, Mary Stuart, The Oh Hello! Original creations include Symphonie American Plan, Cyrano de Bergerac, Chita Rivera: –NY1 –NY1 Fantastique, Dogugaeshi, La Bella Dormente Nel The Dancer’s Life. Regional theater (designer): Bosco, Dogugaeshi, Hansel and Gretel, Behind the Mary Poppins, Legally Blonde, Cinderella, Cats Lid, Arias with a Twist, Seafoam Sleepwalk, The MAYMAY 5-17 5-17 • FISHER • FISHER THEATRE THEATRE (Zoni Award, Set Design) Miss Saigon, The Man Rite of Spring and Sisters Follies. 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National Tours: Flashdance, We tics), The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade/4th agement) has been managing domestic and inter- Most recent; Grumpy Old Men at LaMirada The- Will Rock You, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, The of July Fireworks Display (Operations). BFA in national touring productions for more than 20 atre, Importance of Being Earnest at Cape Play- Wedding Singer, The Wizard of Oz. Nate is also pi- Stage Management, SUNY Purchase 2018. Much years. Gentry & Associates has managed more house and Venus in Fur at Forestburgh Playhouse. anist and Music Director for Emmy Award nomi- love to family and all his friends for their ongo- than 70 touring productions internationally. Cur- Also, numerous plays and musicals at Paper Mill nee Jackie Hoffman and is the host and writer of a ing support! rent and upcoming productions include Cameron Playhouse, George Street Playhouse, the MUNY, successful podcast called #BookedIt: a Broadway HEATHER MOSS (Company Manager). Tours: Mackintosh’s The Phantom of the Opera, Les Mi- Ogunquit Playhouse, Cape Playhouse, North Car- music director’s guide to theatre, Facebook, and Finding Neverland, Nick Jr. Live! Move to the sérables, Miss Saigon; The Band’s Visit, A Bronx olina Theatre, Maltz Jupiter Theater, Zach Theatre, being #Grateful. Music, Flashdance, Bubble Guppies Live, Je- Tale, Blue Man Group Speechless Tour, Matthew Gulfshore Playhouse, Casa Manana. Member KELLY THOMAS (Music Director). Tours: Char- kyll & Hyde, SSL Make A New Friend, A Chorus Bourne’s Swan Lake, Fiddler on the Roof, Once On SDC. mattlenzdirector.com. lie and The Chocolate Factory (1st national, key- Line, Tap Dogs; Off-Broadway: My Sinatra; Other This Island, Nickelodeon’s The SpongeBob Musical, ALISON SOLOMON (Tour Choreographer). Cho- board 1), Legally Blonde, Fame, Saturday Night Credits: MoQ Live (Premium Entertainment & and Waitress. reographer and Associate Choreographer credits Fever. Regional: Saturday Night Fever at Arts Events, Doha). THE ROAD COMPANY (Tour Booking). Found- include: Broadway: Charlie and the Chocolate Center of Coastal Carolina (music director). Love JAMES NEAL (Assistant Company Manager) ed in 1997 by Stephen Lindsay and Brett Sirota. Factory, Gigi, Beautiful—The Carole King Musical. and thanks to Nate, James, Marie, and family for is overjoyed to be joining the Charlie and the In addition to The Band’s Visit,current repre- N.Y./Regional: Smokey Joe’s Cafe, I Married an An- their support. @sometimeskelly. Chocolate Factory Tour while simultaneously sentation includes Wicked, Moulin Rouge, Jagged gel, Sweet Charity, Bandstand, The Honeymoon- PHIJ ADAMS (Music Technology). Groundhog completing his senior year of college at the Uni- Little Pill, Ain’t Too Proud, Oklahoma!, The Prom, ers, Bull Durham, In the Heights, Swing! TV: Acer Day; Harry Potter and the Cursed Child; Funny versity of Central Florida. Love to Mom, Dad, and Beetlejuice, Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish, Charlie Electronics, NFL Super Bowl LII “Dirty Dancing” Girl; Matilda; Bend it Like Beckham; A Chorus Abigail. Immense gratitude to all of his friends, and the Chocolate Factory, The SpongeBob Musi- commercial, Lord & Taylor, “The View,” “Dora’s Line; Sweeney Todd; Ghost, Singin’ in the Rain; family, and mentors for their continued support. cal, Bandstand, The Illusionists, and more. Explorer Girls.” Performance credits: Charlie and Sweet Charity; Sister Act; The Lord of the Rings; #goldentickettour. MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL (MTI) the Chocolate Factory, Finding Neverland, Billy Tina, the Tina Turner Musical; Guys and Dolls. FORESIGHT THEATRICAL (Management mtishows.com, is one of the world’s leading dra- Elliot, In the Heights, Swing!, “Boardwalk Empire,” Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes, Edward Scis- matic licensing agencies, granting schools as well Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and more! Proud Consultant) is comprised of partners Allan Wil- sorhands, The Car Man and Dorian Gray. liams, Aaron Lustbader, and Mark Shacket who as amateur and professional theatres from around SDC member. Extra special thanks to Josh and the world the rights to perform the largest selec- Natalie! alisolomon.com @AliSolomonNY. STEWART/WHITLEY (Casting). Duncan Stew- oversee and supervise The Phantom of the Opera, art CSA & Benton Whitley CSA. Broadway/NY: Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Slave Play, and David tion of great musicals from Broadway and beyond. DOUG BESTERMAN (Orchestrations). Three- Hadestown, Lighting Thief, Rock of Ages, Chicago Byrne’s American Utopia on Broadway, the world- MTI works directly with the composers, lyricists time Tony Award-winner. Broadway: Anastasia, The Musical, Great Comet of 1812, Elf, On The wide management of Kinky Boots and Charlie and and book writers of these shows to provide official A Bronx Tale, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Town, Pippin, La Cage Aux Folles, Radio City the Chocolate Factory, and the upcoming produc- scripts, musical material and dynamic theatrical It Shoulda Been You, Bullets Over Broadway (Tony Christmas Spectacular; TV/Film: Netflix, 20th tions of Girl From the North Country and Diana. resources to over 60,000 theatrical organizations nomination), Rocky, On a Clear Day…, Sister Act, Century Fox, NBC, Lionsgate, Disney Channel; in the US and in over 60 countries worldwide. How to Succeed… (Tony nomination), Elf, Young West End/UK: Hadestown, Thriller Live, Menier Frankenstein (Drama Desk nomination), Tarzan, Chocolate Factory, West Side Story; Tours: Wait- Dracula, Thoroughly Modern Millie (2002 Tony/ ress, SpongeBob, A Bronx Tale, Charlie and the Drama Desk Awards), The Producers (2001 Tony/ Chocolate Factory, Lightning Thief, Finding Nev- Drama Desk Awards), Seussical, Music Man (Dra- erland, The Sound of Music, Into the Woods, The ma Desk/Tony nominations), Fosse (1999 Tony), Bodyguard, We Will Rock You; Regional: Ameri- Big (Drama Desk nomination), Damn Yankees can Repertory Theater, LaJolla Playhouse, Berke- (Drama Desk nomination). International: Me and ley Rep, Alley Theatre, Bay Street, Goodspeed, For My Girl. Off-Broadway: Carrie, Weird Romance. The Record, TUTS, Hollywood Bowl, RCCL. Fol- Regional: The Honeymooners, The Sting. Film: low: @stewartwhitley & stewartwhitley.com. Mary Poppins Returns, Beauty and the Beast, Fro- zen, Chicago, Mulan. JOHN MEZZIO (Music Coordinator) has con- ducted national tours including State Fair star- MICHAEL STAROBIN (Additional Orches- ring John Davidson, Victor Victoria starring Toni trations) is a well-known orchestrator and ar- Tennille, and Cinderella starring Eartha Kitt and ranger working on Broadway and in Hollywood. Deborah Gibson. Additionally, Mr. Mezzio was Broadway orchestrator credits include Falsettos, Associate Conductor for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunday in the Park with George, Assassins (2004 Starlight Express at the Las Vegas Hilton. John was Tony Award for Best Orchestrations) and Next Music Coordinator for national and international to Normal (2009 Tony Award for Best Orchestra- tours including Sweet Charity starring Molly tions). He was the conductor and orchestrator for Ringwald, Hairspray, Spring Awakening, Mem- Disney’s animated film The Hunchback of Notre phis, Beauty and the Beast, and Elf The Musical. Dame, orchestrated the songs for Tangled and contributed orchestrations to the film versions of AMY LeGORE (Production Stage Manager) is Chicago, Nine, Beauty and the Beast (2017), and very excited to be part of a show that inspires an Mary Poppins Returns. extra spark of the imagination. Previous credits include: National Tour—Finding Neverland; Re- NATE PATTEN (Music Supervisor) was the gional—The Who’s Tommy, Newsies, and Zoey’s Music Director/Conductor for Charlie and the Perfect Wedding. Thank you to all those that col- Chocolate Factory on Broadway and is currently laborate together to make the art come to life. the Music Supervisor for the Australian company. Other Broadway credits as a conductor and/or ANDREW M. WENZEL (Assistant Stage Manag- pianist: The Prom, Be More Chill, Ain’t Too Proud, er) is thrilled to be joining the Charlie team! Past Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, School of Rock, credits include National Tours—Once On This Catch Me If You Can. Kennedy Center: Elf the Mu- Island, Waitress, A Bronx Tale, Elf (SM Produc- sical. He is also the Associate Music Supervisor tion Assistant), Broadway—Wicked (SM Intern), for the Shanghai company of Disney’s Beauty and Industry Reading—RAGS (Production Assistant).

20 21 ing five classic plays for worldwide stages across quality entertainment to audiences worldwide. EXCLUSIVE TOUR DIRECTION WHO’S WHO 15 international cities, directed by Sam Mendes. Having produced national and international THE ROAD COMPANY ALLIED TOURING (Tour Marketing & Press) Premieres: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by tours over 20 years, NETworks’ productions in- Stephen Lindsay Brett Sirota is a full-service engagement management agen- Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, David Greig with clude Cameron Mackintosh’s The Phantom of the trc.nyc cy representing Broadway tours and other live Warner Brothers Theatre Ventures; Shrek The Mu- Opera, Les Misérables, Miss Saigon; The Band’s CASTING events across North America. Current: Band- sical by Jeanine Tesori and David Lindsay-Abaire Visit, A Bronx Tale, Blue Man Group Tour, Fiddler STEWART/WHITLEY stand; The Book of Mormon; Roald Dahl’s Charlie with DreamWorks Animation. Also, Three Days on the Roof, Once On This Island, Nickelodeon’s Duncan Stewart, CSA; Benton Whitley, CSA; and the Chocolate Factory; Harry Potter and the of Rain, The Vertical Hour, The House of Special The SpongeBob Musical, and Waitress. Joey Montenarello, CSA; Sam Yabrow; Luke Schaffer Cursed Child (San Francisco); Hello, Dolly!; The Purpose, All About My Mother, The Hound of the COMPANY MANAGER Hip Hop Nutcracker; Mean Girls, Mystery Science Baskervilles, Days of Wine and Roses, Anna in STAFF FOR Heather Moss Theater 3000 Live; The Play That Goes Wrong; the Tropics, Fuddy Meers. West End/Broadway CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Assistant Company Manager...... James Neal RENT; Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. Upcom- transfers: South Downs/ The Browning Version, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ing: Ain’t Too Proud, The Cher Show, Hadestown, Enron, Hamlet, MaryStuart, Red, Merrily We Roll Charlie Stone Production Stage Manager...... Amy Legore Asisstant Stage Manager...... Andrew M. Wenzel Pretty Woman, To Kill a Mockingbird, Tootsie. Along, Sunday in the Park…, The Painkiller. Film MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT and television: Heidi Thomas’ series “Call the Production Supervisor...... Mariah Young WARNER BROS. THEATRE VENTURES (Pro- FORESIGHT THEATRICAL Dialect Coach...... Kate Wilson ducer) develops and produces first-class musicals Midwife,” John Logan’s series “Penny Dreadful,” Allan Williams Jalaina Ross Stuart: A Life Backwards, Starter for Ten, Things Vocal Coach...... Sam Lilja and stage productions from the company’s ex- Aaron Lustbader Mark Shacket Associate Director...... Anthony C. Daniel pansive catalogue. The department is currently We Lost in the Fire, Jarhead, Revolutionary Road, Away We Go, Blood, “The Hollow Crown” for GENERAL MANAGEMENT Associate Choreographer...... Natalie Malotke represented on Broadway with the eight-time Gentry & Associates Assistant Scenic Designer...... William Beilke, Tijana Bjelajac, Jeff Hinchee Tony Award-nominated hit musical Beetlejuice, BBC2 featuring “Richard II” (dir. Rupert Goold), Gregory Vander Ploeg Assistant Lighting Designer...... Matthew Kresch based on Tim Burton’s cult movie classic. WBThV “Henry IV” Part 1 and Part 2 (dir. Rich ard Eyre), Elisabeth Bayer Steve Varon Associate Lighting Designer...... Ken Elliott was previously represented on the West End, “Henry V” (dir.Thea Sharrock), “Henry VI” Parts Pearce Landry-Wegener Nicole Gehring Lighting Programmer...... Jeremey Goldenberg Broadway, first national tour and by the current 1 and 2 and “Richard III” (dir. Dominic Cooke), Assistant Sound Designer...... John McKenna “Britannia” written by Jez Butterworth and forth- PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT Australian production of the Olivier Award- NETworks Presentations Associate Costume Designer...... Rory Powers winning musical Charlie and the Chocolate Fac- coming TV series “Informer” by Rory Haines and Projection Programmer...... Matthew Young Sohrab Noshirvani. Jason Juenker tory, the Broadway stage adaptation of Stephen Hector Guivas Evan Rooney Walker White Associate Projection Designer...... Simon Harding MARK KAUFMAN (Producer). As Executive Animator...... Geordy van Es King’s Misery starring Bruce Willis and Laurie TOUR MARKETING DIRECTION Metcalf and by the Tony Award Best Play winner Vice President, Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, Production Carpenter...... pesci ALLIED TOURING Production Electrician...... Justin Petito The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Kaufman is currently represented on Broadway Marya K. Peters Andrew Damer Scott Praefke Other Broadway credits include the Tony Award- with the eight-time Tony Award-nominated hit Production Sound Engineer...... Walter Trarbach Jessica Cary Jennifer Gallager Jacqueline Smith Production Sound...... Adam Fitchett winning musical The Bridges of Madison County musical Beetlejuice, based on Tim Burton’s cult Anne Waisanen Janie Dickerson Hayden Anderson and the holiday hit Elf. The division is develop- movie classic. Kaufman has also produced the Production Props...... Buist Bickley, Christine Goldman ing productions of Dave (Arena Stage), 17 Again West End, Broadway, first national tour and Aus- Production Video ...... Aiden Marshall, Lorenzo Lagola (NAMT), Dog Day Afternoon and A Star is Born. tralian production of the Olivier Award-winning WBThV also licenses third-party stage rights inmusical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and cluding such productions as The Bodyguard, Sin- the Broadway stage adaptation of Stephen King’s gin’ in the Rain, Hairspray, The Wizard of Oz, The Misery starring Bruce Willis and Laurie Metcalf, Color Purple and 42nd Street. as well as the Tony Award-winning The Curious LANGLEY PARK PRODUCTIONS (Producer). Incident of the Dog in the Night Time. Recent and Kevin McCormick currently serves as Executive upcoming projects include Dave (Arena Stage), 17 Vice President Production and Senior Advisor, Again (NAMT), Dog Day Afternoon and A Star Warner Bros. Pictures. (He previously served as is Born. Before joining WBThV, Kaufman over- President of Production, leaving the studio in saw the Broadway productions of Hairspray, The 2010 and starting his Warner based production Wedding Singer, and Elf for New Line Cinema. company Langley Park Pictures). Kevin currently Kaufman executive produced the New Line films oversees numerous features in development at Secondhand Lions, Hairspray, Four Christmases, Warner Bros., while also serving as a Producer on 17 Again and My Sister’s Keeper and co-produced Beetlejuice and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Valentine’s Day. Kaufman wrote “Toothless” for ABC’s Wonderful World of Disney and “Just a NEAL STREET PRODUCTIONS (Producer). Walk in the Park” for ABC Family. Love to Stacey, Neal Street produces film, television and theater. Ethan, Spencer and Victoria. Formed in 2003 by Sam Mendes, Pippa Harris and Caro Newling, with Nicolas Brown joining CHARLIE STONE (Executive Producer). Broad- April 10 to 19, 2020 as fourth director in the company’s 10th year. way producing credits include The Band’s Visit In 2015 Neal Street moved under the umbrella (Tony Award), A Bronx Tale, The Glass Menagerie Bonstelle Theatre of parent company, All3Media.Previously Sam (Tony Nomination), Dead Accounts, Once (Tony Mendes and Caro Newling established and ran Award) and Seminar. Currently working on the the Donmar Warehouse 1992–2002, produc- national tours of A Bronx Tale, Charlie and the A supercalifragilisticexpialidocious offer for your family! ing over 70 productions, since then Newling Chocolate Factory, Fiddler on the Roof and The Band’s Visit. 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Broadway in Detroit Ad - 2019 Bronx Tale and 2020 JCS.indd 1 1/9/20 9:20 AM Music Supervisor...... Nate Patten CREDITS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Insurance Broker Services Music Technology...... Phij Adams Scenic Items fabricated by PRG-Scenic Technologies, a division of Production Maury Donnelly and Parr, Inc. Synth Tech...... Strange Cranium Productions Resource Group, L.L.C., New Windsor, NY. Show Control and Scenic Motion Robert B. Middleton, Sr and Meghan Coleman JOSEPH Associate Keyboard Programmers...... Taylor Williams, Jeremy King, Tim Crook Control featuring Stage Command Systems® by PRG-Scenic Technologies, a Division of Production Resource Group, L.L.C., New Windsor, NY. Additional Financial Services and banking arrangements by Head Carpenter...... Stephen “Bo” Bogaev SunTrust Bank Flyman...... Kyle Techentin Scenic Elements and Props fabricated by Proof Productions, Inc. Lighting and NEDERLANDER Rigging Equipment provided by Christie Lites. Sound Equipment provided Stock and Amateur rights for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Assistant Carpenter...... Megan Ruskey by Masque Sound. Video and Projection system provided by WorldStage. Head Electrician...... Maxfield Bishop are represented by Music Theatre International, New York City. Puppetry built by Basil Twist’s Tandem Otter Productions/Barbara Busackino, 212-541-4684 www.mtishows.com LOUNGE Assistant Electrician...... Michael Barnes Executive Director. Puppet Builders for Tandem Otter Productions: Brandon Head Sound...... Tim Jarrell Hardy, Eric Novak, Monkey Boys Productions, Justin Perkins, Toria Sterling CONNECT WITH CHARLIE ON TOUR In the Fisher Theatre lower level Assistant Sound...... Keegan Bradac and Lily Rosen. Oompa Loompas built in association with JIM HENSON’S CharlieOnTour.com Head Props...... Evan Montgomery CREATURE SHOP: Jason Weber, Melissa Creighton, Rollie Krewson, Connie Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Wardrobe Supervisor...... Emma Bogaev Peterson, Joey Roddy, and Gabriella DeGenarro. Fabricators for Jim Henson’s @CharlieOnBway #charliemusical Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor...... Anastazia Whittle Creature Shop: Erin Black, Mary Brehmer, Jamie Bressler, Ben Durocher, Vic- Hair and Makeup Supervisor...... Rachelle Outlaw toria Ellis, Jim Kroupa, Anney Ozar, Sierra Schoening, Polly Smith and James The Director and Choreographer are members of the Stage Directors Tutoring...... On Location Education Wojtal. Additional Special Effects fabricated and provided by J&M Special and Choreographers Society, an independent national labor union. Effects. Props Fabrication and Finishes by: Prop & Paint Creative Studio, Prop Tutor/Child Guardian...... Rachel Winograd United Scenic Artists represents the designers and scenic painters for Production Assistants...... Lydia Faith, Ryan Guy, and Spoon, Enhance-a-Color, R. Ramos Upholstery, Sam Hill Studio, Brenbri Props, Hat Rabbit Studio LLC, Joseph Cairo, Christopher Kavanah, Curtis Eller, the American Theatre. Andrew Wenzel, James Yandoli Jessica Bass, Amanda Bertie Michaels and Tanya Seeman. Trucking provided Digital Marketing...... A Mighty Group by Clark Transfer Inc. Costumes by: By Barak LLC, Donna Langman Costumes All stage work performed by employees represented by the Video Services...... MA2LA LLC, Eric Winterling, Inc., Euro Co Costumes, Inc, Krostyne Studio, Shana International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (or I.A.T.S.E.). Creative Services...... Allied Global Marketing/ Albery, Tricorne, Inc. Millinery by: Rodney Gordon, Inc., Elizabeth Flauto, Debbie Allamong, Eric Stormoen Albertus Swanepoel. Custom Knitwear by: Stoll America, Elisabeth Lincoln, Production Photography...... Joan Marcus Betty Gillispie. Crafts: Jeff Fender Studio and Julianne Kroboth Special Costume Effects: by Artem Ltd and Hat Rabbit Studio LLC Custom shoes by: Thank you to our partners for Merchandising...... The Araca Group T.O. Dey Shoe Company, Jitterbug Boy. Accounting ...... NETworks Presentations LLC Legal Services ...... F. Richard Pappas, Esq. “Candy Man,” “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” “Pure Imagination” and HR & Payroll Services ...... Human Resources inc. “The Oompa Loompa Song” courtesy of Taradam Music, Inc. (BMI). Housing...... Road Concierge, an ALTOUR Company Additional Illusions by Jamie Harrison Travel Agency ...... Janice Kessler, Carlson Wagonlit Travel Original Broadway cast recording available on Masterworks Broadway FAMILY NIGHT Trucking ...... Clark Transfer At The Detroit Opera House Physical Therapy...... Neuro Tour Physical Therapy/Carolyn M. Lawson Charlie and the Chocolate Factory rehearsed at Ripley Grier Studios • Performances dedicated to FOR WARNER BROS. THEATRE VENTURES Special Thanks to Executive Vice President, Theatre Ventures...... Mark Kaufman Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditoirum, Chattanooga TN, Dave Holscher, young audiences Tivoli Theatre Foundation, Inc. and Anica Gentry, AC Entertainment. Senior Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs...... Jess Wittenberg • Children’s activities before the show Associate, Creative Development...... Kathryn Pellegrini Tax & Financial Consulting, Accounting Services Coordinator, Business & Legal Affairs...... Felisha Norman CliftonLarsonAllen LLP Presented by FOR NETWORKS PRESENTATIONS Brian Enverso, Kathleen Thies Early admission to the Fisher Theatre Chief Executive Officer...... Ken Gentry starting 90 minutes prior to showtime President...... Orin Wolf bankofamerica.com/local Chief Financial Officer...... Scott W. Jackson ◆ Chief Operating Officer...... Jennifer Ardizzone-West Access to reserved beer, wine & Chief Producing Officer...... Seth Wenig • 96.3 FM Executive Producers...... Charlie Stone, Trinity Wheeler liquor selections only available in the Associate Producer, Health and Safety Director...... Emma Downey Nederlander Lounge Director of Administration...... Curt Owens • ArtsAndScraps.org Executive Asst. to the President...... Hannah Rosenthal ◆ Senior Director of Finance...... John Kinna Pre-show cheese & fruit Controller...... Jennifer Gifford Director of Tour Accounting...... Laura S. Carey hors d'ouevres Tax Director...... Pat Guerieri • TreatDreams.com ◆ Associate Tax Accountant...... Kim Ngan Tran Sr. Director Booking and Engagements...... Mary K. Witte Theatre snacks, non-alcoholic Director, Booking and Engagements...... Colin Byrne Booking and Administrative Asst...... Jenny Wallisch • mi-sci.org beverages & coffee service Director of Marketing/PR...... Heather Hess ◆ Sr. Dir., General Managtement...... Gregory Vander Ploeg General Managers...... Elisabeth Bayer, Steve Varon Exclusive access to the room Assoc. General Manager...... Pearce Landry-Wegener throughout the performance General Manager Associate...... Nicole Gehring Join us for our Sr. Dir., Production Management...... Jason Juenker including intermission Senior Production Manager...... Hector Guivas next Family ◆ Production Managers...... Evan Rooney, Walker White Night at the Music Coordinator...... John Mezzio Fisher Theatre Purchase Nederlander Lounge VIP IT Manager...... Tim Pizza passes for upcoming shows, visit: Office Manager...... Buddy Piccolino Office Assistant...... Carol Jewell BroadwayInDetroit.com/vip Warehouse Manager...... Brad Korff Info: broadwayindetroit.com/familynight Warehouse Costume Manager...... Bobby Maglaughlin 24 25 PRELUDES & ENCORES • Special places to go before & after

e proudly present Preludes & Encores, our Wrecommendations for a great meal before the show, or a place to close the night’s curtain with a delicious dessert. Please consider these wonderful restaurants—and mention that you heard about them in the Broadway In Detroit program. Thanks! GUIDE: $ = <$10, $$ = $10-$25, $$$ = $25-$50, $$$$ = >$50, F=Free Parking, = Groups, P=Prix Fixe packages available, R = Reservations, S = Shuttle Service, V=Valet Parking Fine Dining with a View With made-from-scratch Italian cuisine, flawless service and a beautiful Andiamo Riverfront • andiamoitalia.com • page 27 view of the Detroit River and Canadian Skyline, the ambiance of 2015 Detroit Riverfront, Renaissance Center. Type of Cuisine: Italian, Seafood, Price: $$$, Amenities: R,G,V. We are Andiamo Detroit Riverfront is unmatched! Enjoy complimentary DINNER & SHOW proud to welcome Broadway In Detroit guests before the shuttles to select events downtown when you dine with us! show, after the show and anytime at all! Enjoy a great Complementary shuttle service to & from the show atmosphere and professional service with incredible views along the Detroit River. Call for reservations (313) 832-1616 Mario’s • mariosdetroit.com • page 26 400 Renaissance Center, Ste. A403 | Detroit, MI 48243 | 313-567-6700 4222 Second Ave., Detroit MI 48201 Midtown, 4222 Second St., Detroit, MI 48201. ANDIAMOITALIA.COM mariosdetroit.com 313-832-1616. Type of cuisine: Italian, Price: $$$, Amenities: GPRSV. Complimentary shuttle to & from the theatre. Show your tickets and receive 10% off food on your performance date. Afterglow specials too! Party with the people who perform. Save the Date Maple Theatre Ad Detroit_Riverfront_4.625x3.75.indd 1 12/19/19 11:10 AM Mercury Burger Bar • mercuryburgerbar.com • page 29 Corktown, 2163 Michigan Ave. Detroit MI. 48216, 313-964-5000. Type of cuisine: American, Price: $. Classic American burger bar, gourmet burgers, hot dogs, grilled bologna, tater tots, Guernsey dairy milk shakes, Michigan craft beers, full bar.

Ottava Via • ottavavia.com • page 29 Corktown, 1400 Michigan Ave. Detroit MI. 48216. 313-962-5500. Type of cuisine: Casual/Rustic Italian, Price: $$, Amenities: FR. Stone fired pizza, small plates, Detroit’s Finest Dining for pasta, Italian entrees, gelato, outdoor seating, bocci ball in to benefit 30 years! season, full bar. Now that’s a successful run! The Rattlesnake Club • rattlesnakedetroit.com • page 26 300 River Place Drive, Detroit, MI 48207. 313-567-4400. Present your Broadway in Detroit ticket stub Type of cuisine: American, Price $$$ GRV. The Rattlesnake & receive 25% off of your next dinner May 14, 2020 Club celebrates 30 years of fine dining in Detroit! Enjoy our Minimum of 2 entrees must be ordered. Sound Board Theater Must be used within one week of performance date. innovative cuisine, attentive service and award-winning

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26 27 Mercury-Ottava Va PRELUDES & ENCORES • Special places to go before & after Publication: Broadway In Detroit playbill Traffic Jam & Snug • trafficjamdetroit.com page• 28 511 W. Canfield St., Detroit MI, 48201. 313-831-9470. Type program for showName of cuisine: American, Price: $$, Amenities: FGR. Featuring Run dates: xxxxx an eclectic menu of vegetarian items, burgers, fresh fish, pastas & salads. Decadent house-made desserts. Free, Size: full page bleed guarded parking. Minutes from the Fisher Theatre. See our trim size: 5-3/8 in. w. x 8-3/8 in. h. ad to save 10% on your entrée on the day of performance. bleed: 1/8 in. Three restaurants in The Westin Book Cadillac Downtown Detroit, 1128 Washington Blvd. at inside margin: 1/4 in. Michigan Ave., Detroit MI 48226 • page 31 Proof: 12/22/14; 5:36PM ● Roast • roastdetroit.com, 313-961-2500. Type of cuisine: American, Price: $$$, Amenities: RV. For: Nederlander Detroit Iron Chef Michael Symon’s Roast was named a Detroit Free Press Restaurant of the Year. (Fisher Theatre & others) Michigan’s first brew-pub • 1992 ● 24 Grille • spa1924grille.com, 313-964-3821. Agency: SMZ advertising Type of cuisine: American, Price: $$$, Amenities: RV. Design: Frank Bach, Broadway In Detroit show-goers: Take 10% off your entire bill with your theatre ticket. we’ll take 10% off your entrée on the Bach & Associates; Phone 313-822-4303, ● Motor Bar • bookcadillacwestin.com, 313-442-1600. day of performance. [email protected] Type of cuisine: American, Price: $$, Amenities: V. On the 1400 Michigan Ave. open 11 a.m.–11 p.m. Sun.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Fri. & Sat. Second at Canfield • Midtown second floor, a comfortable location for a classic late night TrafficJamDetroit.com • 313-831-9470 cocktail, dessert or appetizer after the show. The Whitney • thewhitney.com • page 14 Midtown, 4421 Woodward Ave., Detroit MI 48201. 313-832-5700. Type of cuisine: American, Price: $$$, Amenities: GPRV. Present tonight’s ticket & enjoy our 3-course Pre-Theater dinner menu for just $39: soup or salad, choice of entrees, & dessert. Complete your theater experience with a memorable dinner at Detroit’s most iconic restaurant. Offer valid on day of performance w/ticket only.

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BROADWAY IN DETROIT Volume 58, Number 8 February 18–March 1, 2020 The Program for Broadway In Detroit at The Detroit Opera House Under the management of Nederlander Detroit, LLC Executive Director...... Alan N. Lichtenstein Assistant to Mr. Lichtenstein...... Nancy King Director, Corporate Sales/Marketing...... Scott Myers Senior Director, Marketing...... Alyssa Cohen AT THE FISHER THEATRE Sales & Marketing Associate...... Kathie Gardner Accounting...... Barbara Jones Box Office Treasurer...... Mirena Cantu Group Sales Manager...... Amy Yokin Subscription Manager...... Kim Mogielski Advertising Director...... Debbie Michelson, SMZ Press Agent...... Brendy Barr, Brendy Barr Communications Program Design...... Frank Bach, Bach & Associates The Detroit Opera House 1526 Broadway Street, Detroit, MI 48226 is owned and operated by Michigan Opera Theatre michiganopera.org President and CEO...... Wayne Brown Chief Administrative Officer...... Patricia Walker House Manager...... Randy Elliott Laura Nealssohn...... Director of Communications Director of Production...... David Osborne Technical Director...... Daniel T. Brinker B:8.625 in Assistant Technical Director...... Heather DeFauw T:8.375 in Experience pre-show dining Assistant Technical Director...... Kevin Neuman Head Carpenter...... John Kinsora Redefine Your Detroit Experience on-site at the Fisher Theatre Head Propertyman...... Patrick McGee Head Electrician...... Fred Graham Individual dining packages include: Head Sound...... Chris Baker Andiamo buffet service Head Flyman...... Robert Martin A 1924 landmark, The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit Production Electrician...... Gary Gilmore Dessert at intermission Head of Wardrobe...... Mary Ellen Shuffett offers a modern stay in a revitalized downtown. Private bar • Private restroom Orchestra Personnel Manager...... Molly Hughes Complimentary coat closet The photographing or sound recording of any performance or the possession of When you’re not enjoying the town, unwind in any device for such photographing or sound recording inside the theater with- Book your pre-show experience now for: out the written permission of the management is prohibited by law. Violations one of our 453 guest rooms, with a treatment at may be punishable by ejection and may render the offender liable for money Fiddler on the Roof • March 10–15 damages. Spa Book Cadillac or with a meal at one of our Dear Evan Hansen • March 25–April 5 Backstage employees are represented by the five award-winning restaurants. Add our AAA Four Beautiful • May 5–17 International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Summer • June 9–21 (I.A.T.S.E) Local #38. Diamond service and every stay with us is Lost and Found Contact Kathie Gardner, 313-872-4433 (Items will be held 30 days)...... (313) 961-3500 a refreshing one. [email protected] Emergencies/Security...... (313) 237-3257 Cadillac Café Reservations...... (313) 307-3123 or BroadwayInDetroit.com/spotlightroom [email protected] To make a reservation, visit ATM located in DOH Parking Center & Broadway lobby of theatre. WestinBookCadillac.com or call 313.442.1600 AGE LIMIT As a courtesy to our patrons, it is the policy of Broadway In Detroit not to admit children under the age of 5. This policy may be altered from time to time based on Shows and Show content. You will be made aware of particular age restrictions during your purchase. Some shows make further age appropriate recommendations and Broadway In Detroit will provide those on its website; however, judgment of the content for each show should be made on an individual basis prior to purchase. When available, Catering Broadway In Detroit provides links to show websites for further information. All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket. provided by ©2019 Marriott International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. All names, marks and 30 logos are the trademarks of Marriott International, Inc., or its affiliates.

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