DOCSLIB.ORG

Muny Announces First Round of 2016 Season Principal Casting

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text

Load more

World Wide Technology 2016 Season Presenting Sponsor FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kwofe Coleman April 14, 2016 Director of Marketing and Communications 314.595.5712 [email protected] Muny Announces First Round of 2016 Season Principal Casting ST. LOUIS – The Muny announced today several principal cast members for its spectacular 98th season. Remaining casting and complete companies will be announced throughout May and June. The 2016 Muny season opens with The Wizard of Oz followed by 42nd Street and The Music Man. The season includes the premieres of the popular Mel Brooks comedy, Young Frankenstein and world-wide megahit, Mamma Mia!, and closes with Fiddler on the Roof and Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida. “Our slogan for our 98th season is ‘Big…Bold…Absolutely thrilling’ and I’m confident these extraordinary artists will make it so,” said Muny Artistic Director and Executive Producer Mike Isaacson. “Muny casting director Megan Larche Dominick and all of our directors and choreographers and music directors have done a superb job creating companies that will make the season magical and electrifying.” THE WIZARD OF OZ (June 13 – 22) DANIELLE BOWEN (Dorothy) has performed regionally at North Shore Music Theatre in The Wizard of Oz as Dorothy and at The Ivoryton Playhouse in All Shook Up as Natalie (Connecticut Critics Circle Award Leading Actress). Additionally, she trained at American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco and performed in concerts at the Venetian Room and the House of Blues in Boston. She moved to NYC this past September after graduating from Emerson College with a BFA in Musical Theatre. PEGGY ROEDER (Miss Gultch / The Wicked Witch of the West) recently finished her 5th Season at the Asolo Repertory Theatre where roles include Dolly Levi in The Matchmaker, Ma Joad in Grapes of Wrath, and Sonia in Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. She has appeared on the stages of Goodman, Steppenwolf, Mark Taper Forum, Atlantic Theatre Company, Peninsula Players, and Milwaukee Rep. Film and TV credits include Groundhog Day, Road To Perdition, Prison Break, Law & Order, Star Trek: DS9, Stranger Than Fiction, and Were The World Mine. Her work has garnered four Jeff Awards, three Artisan Awards, and two After Dark Awards. LEAH BERRY (Glinda, the Good Witch) is thrilled to play Glinda in The Wizard of Oz. Other Muny adventures include My Fair Lady, Hello, Dolly! and South Pacific. Productions in St Louis include Variety Children’s Theatre (Winifred Banks in Mary Poppins), New Jewish Theatre (Sirens), and Stages St Louis: Big River (Mary Jane), The Secret Garden (Rose), The Fully Monty (Pam Lukowski), and the upcoming Sister Act (Sister Mary Robert). Additional credits: The Sound of Music (Maria), The Music Man (Marian) and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Belle). Leah also voices commercials for Eckerts, Intrust Bank, Missouri Lottery, Alpo, and Purina One among others. NICHOLAS RODRIGUEZ (Hank / The Tinman) The Muny: Beauty and the Beast ('10 & '15), Tarzan, The Buddy Holly Story; Broadway: Tarzan. Off-Broadway: Toxic Avenger, Almost Heaven, Death For Five Voices, Collette Collage, Bajour. Carnegie Hall: Guys and Dolls. Tours: Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Hair. Regional: Mother Courage and Her Children, Oklahoma! (Helen Hayes Award), My Fair Lady (Helen Hayes nomination), Destiny of Desire, Light in the Piazza at Arena Stage; The Ten Commandments at the Kodak Theatre; Mothers and Sons, Les Misérables, Master Class, Love!Valour!Compassion! at ZACH Theatre; Tarzan at Oklahoma Lyric; South Pacific & The King and I at Casa Mañana. Film: Sex in the City II (also soundtrack). Television: Madam Secretary, Nick Chavez on ABC’s One Life to Live (GLAAD Award). His debut album The First Time... is available at www.psclassics.com and on iTunes. www.thenickrod.com STEPHEN WALLEM (Zeke / The Lion) Muny: Shrek, Seussical. SAG Award-nominated actor best known as Thor Lundgren on the Emmy-winning Showtime series Nurse Jackie. NY theater: Pipe Dream (Encores!), Anna Nicole (NY City Opera/BAM), Bedroom Secrets (Fringe Excellence Award). National tours: Into the Woods, Forever Plaid, Scrooge. Other regional: Man of La Mancha (Long Wharf), A Little Night Music, Sunday in the Park with George (Ravinia Festival), James Joyce’s The Dead (Court Theater), Forever Plaid (Chicago, Denver, Las Vegas). TV: Horace and Pete, Difficult People. Cabaret: Schwartz and All (Birdland), The Other Steve and Edie (with Edie Falco). 42ND STREET (June 24 – 30) SHULER HENSLEY (Julian Marsh) Broadway: No Man’s Land/Waiting For Godot, Young Frankenstein, Tarzan, Oklahoma! (and West End- Tony, Drama Desk, OCC, Olivier Awards), Les Misérables. Off- Broadway: Grinch…, The Most Happy Fella, and Fiorello! (Encores!), The Whale (Lucille Lortel/Obie Awards; OCC, Drama League, and Drama Desk nominations; Stage Performance of the Year by NY Magazine), Silence! The Musical, Sweet And Sad (Drama Desk for Outstanding Ensemble). Regional/International: The Prince of Broadway, The Guardsman, Ghost Brothers Of Darkland County, The Phantom of the Opera, Wozzeck, Regina. Symphony Appearances: NY Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, New World Symphony Orchestra. TV: Shades of Blue, Banshee, The Americans, Law & Order: SVU, Criminal Intent. Film: Murder of a President, The Legend of Zorro, Van Helsing. EMILY SKINNER (Dorothy Brock) Muny: Billy Elliot, Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Broadway: Side Show (Tony nomination, Drama League Award), Jekyll & Hyde, The Full Monty, James Joyce's The Dead, Dinner at Eight (Outer Critics Circle Nomination), Billy Elliot (BroadwayWorld Award). Off-Broadway: Jerry Springer The Opera (Carnegie Hall); Fiorello!, No Strings, Pardon My English, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (City Center Encores!); leading roles at Manhattan Theater Club, WPA Theater, Playwrights Horizons, Roundabout Theatre Company, York Theatre, Paramount Theatre at Madison Square Gardens. Regional: multiple roles at The Kennedy Center, Signature Theatre, Alliance Theatre, Ford's Theatre, Long Wharf, The Old Globe, Goodspeed, Bucks County Playhouse, Virginia Rep, and many others. She has sung with symphonies around the globe and her numerous CD recordings may be found at Amazon.com. www.emily-skinner.com JONALYN SAXER (Peggy Sawyer) Jonalyn is thrilled to be making her Muny debut in her all-time favorite show! Broadway: Honeymoon In Vegas, Bullets Over Broadway. Pre-Broadway/Regional: Gotta Dance (Bank Of America Theater, Chicago), Moonshine: That Hee Haw Musical (Dallas Theater Center), Pittsburgh CLO, Maine State Music Theater, Syracuse Stage, Merry-Go-Round Playhouse. Proud Syracuse University Graduate. JAY ARMSTRONG JOHNSON (Billy Lawlor) Muny: Hello, Dolly! and Pirates! Gilbert and Sullivan Plunder'd. Broadway: On The Town (Astaire Award nom.), Hands on a Hardbody, Catch Me If You Can, HAIR. TV/Film: Quantico (Dr. Will Olson; recurring), Sex & the City 2, Law & Order: SVU. Off-Broadway: Wild Animals You Should Know (MCC), Working (Drama Desk Award; Prospect Theater Co.). Other NY Theater: The Most Happy Fella (Encores!), Sweeney Todd (New York Philharmonic at Avery Fisher Hall). First national tour: A Chorus Line. Regional: The Last Goodbye (The Old Globe), On The Town (Barrington Stage Co.), Hands On A Hardbody (La Jolla Playhouse), Pool Boy (Barrington Stage Co), Hairspray (Weston Playhouse). Concert: 35mm: A Musical Exhibition (on iTunes). ANN HARADA (Maggie Jones) Muny: High School Musical. Originated the role of Christmas Eve in Avenue Q on Broadway and the West End. Other Broadway: Cinderella, 9 to 5, M. Butterfly, Seussical, Les Miserables (revival). Film: Youth in Oregon, Sisters, Admission, Hope Springs, and The Art of Getting By. TV: The Jim Gaffigan Show, The Good Wife, SMASH, 30 Rock, House of Cards, Master of None. JASON KRAVITS (Bert Berry) is best known as ADA Richard Bay on ABC’s Emmy Award winning The Practice. Selected TV: Royal Pains, Curb Your Enthusiasm, 30 Rock, Grey’s Anatomy, Friends, Gilmore Girls, Yes, Dear, Becker, CSI, According to Jim, Gravity, Law & Order (SVU, CI, & Original Recipe). Selected Film: Morning Glory, The Adjustment Bureau, The Stepford Wives, Sweet November, What Just Happened, See You in September. Broadway: Relatively Speaking, The Drowsy Chaperone, Sly Fox. Off- Broadway: Don’t Quit Your Night Job, Rumble in the Redroom. Creator of the award-winning comedy show, Making Faces with Kravits and Jones and the webseries Lords of the Playground. THE MUSIC MAN (July 5 – 11) HUNTER FOSTER (Harold Hill) Broadway: The Bridges of Madison County, Hands on a Hardbody, Million Dollar Quartet, The Producers, Little Shop of Horrors (Tony nomination), Urinetown (Outer Critics Circle nomination), Les Misérables, Footloose, King David, Grease. Off-Broadway: Happiness (Drama Desk nomination), Burning, Borrowed Dust, Frankenstein, Dust, Modern Orthodox. Regional: Little Miss Sunshine, Kiss of the Spider Woman (Helen Hayes nomination), Mister Roberts, The Government Inspector, Spamalot. TV: Boardwalk Empire, Bunheads. Wrote the librettos for Summer of ‘42, The Circus in Winter, The Hollow, Clyde & Bonnie and Jasper in Deadland. Foster is an artistic associate at the Bucks County Playhouse where he has directed Company, Ain't Misbehavin, The Rocky Horror Show, The Buddy Holly Story, It's a Wonderful Life, National Pastime and Summer of '42. Other directing credits include My Fair Lady, Spamalot, Cabaret, Grease and Million Dollar Quartet. MARK LINN-BAKER (Mayor Shinn) Broadway: On the 20th Century, You Can’t Take It With You, Relatively Speaking, Losing Louie, A Year With Frog And Toad, A Funny Thing, Laughter On The 23rd Floor, Face Value, Doonesbury. Encores!: The Pajama Game. NYSF: All's Well That Ends Well, Othello, Von Richthofen, The Laundry Hour, Alice In Concert. Off-Broadway: Almost An Evening, Chesapeake (Drama Desk And OCC Nominations), A Flea In Her Ear (Drama League Honor), The Miss Fire Cracker Contest, Maybe I'm Doing It Wrong. Film: Manhattan, My Favorite Year, Noises Off, and How Do You Know. TV: Laughter On The 23rd Floor, The Good Wife, Ally McBeal, Miami Vice, Moonlighting, Perfect Strangers, Twins. NANCY ANDERSON (Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn) Muny: Crazy For You.
Recommended publications
  • 2019 Silent Auction List

    2019 Silent Auction List

    September 22, 2019 ………………...... 10 am - 10:30 am S-1 2018 Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction poster, signed by Ariana DeBose, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Chita Rivera and others S-2 True West opening night Playbill, signed by Paul Dano, Ethan Hawk and the company S-3 Jigsaw puzzle completed by Euan Morton backstage at Hamilton during performances, signed by Euan Morton S-4 "So Big/So Small" musical phrase from Dear Evan Hansen , handwritten and signed by Rachel Bay Jones, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul S-5 Mean Girls poster, signed by Erika Henningsen, Taylor Louderman, Ashley Park, Kate Rockwell, Barrett Wilbert Weed and the original company S-6 Williamstown Theatre Festival 1987 season poster, signed by Harry Groener, Christopher Reeve, Ann Reinking and others S-7 Love! Valour! Compassion! poster, signed by Stephen Bogardus, John Glover, John Benjamin Hickey, Nathan Lane, Joe Mantello, Terrence McNally and the company S-8 One-of-a-kind The Phantom of the Opera mask from the 30th anniversary celebration with the Council of Fashion Designers of America, designed by Christian Roth S-9 The Waverly Gallery Playbill, signed by Joan Allen, Michael Cera, Lucas Hedges, Elaine May and the company S-10 Pretty Woman poster, signed by Samantha Barks, Jason Danieley, Andy Karl, Orfeh and the company S-11 Rug used in the set of Aladdin , 103"x72" (1 of 3) Disney Theatricals requires the winner sign a release at checkout S-12 "Copacabana" musical phrase, handwritten and signed by Barry Manilow 10:30 am - 11 am S-13 2018 Red Bucket Follies poster and DVD,
  • Advance Program Notes the TEAM National Theatre of Scotland Anything That Gives Off Light Friday, March 1, and Saturday, March 2, 2019, 7:30 PM

    Advance Program Notes the TEAM National Theatre of Scotland Anything That Gives Off Light Friday, March 1, and Saturday, March 2, 2019, 7:30 PM

    Advance Program Notes The TEAM National Theatre of Scotland Anything That Gives Off Light Friday, March 1, and Saturday, March 2, 2019, 7:30 PM These Advance Program Notes are provided online for our patrons who like to read about performances ahead of time. Printed programs will be provided to patrons at the performances. Programs are subject to change. The TEAM National Theatre of Scotland Anything That Gives Off Light North American Premiere A co-production by the TEAM, the National Theatre of Scotland, and Edinburgh International Festival Written by Jessica Almasy, Davey Anderson, Fraser Ayres, Rachel Chavkin, Brian Ferguson, and Sandy Grierson Created in collaboration with Matt Hubbs, Nick Vaughan, Brian Hastert, and Libby King Music and lyrics by the Bengsons Directed by Rachel Chavkin with Associate Director Davey Anderson Cast Red: Jessica Almasy* Brian: Reuben Joseph* Iain: Martin Donaghy* Musicians Jessie Linden* Maya Sharpe* Katrina Yaukey* Director: Rachel Chavkin Associate Director: Davey Anderson Composers: Shaun Bengson and Abigail Nessen-Bengson Designer: Nick Vaughan Lighting Designer: Ted Boyce-Smith Sound Designer and Technical Director: Matt Hubbs Music Director: Ellen Winter Costume Associate: Heather McDevitt Barton Casting Director: Laura Donnelly, CDG Production Stage Manager: Ben Freedman* TEAM Producing Director: Alexandra Lalonde Production Assistant: Ema Zivkovic Music Assistant: Jessica Mqllquham This production of Anything That Gives Off Light is dedicated to our original lighting designer, Chahine Yavroyan, who passed away in November, 2018. Chahine, we carry the flame of your elegance, your good grace, and your beautiful eye in our hearts on this stage every evening. Thank you for your light.
  • Hamilton at the Paramount Seattle

    Hamilton at the Paramount Seattle

    SPECIAL EDITION • FEBRUARY 2018 ENCORE ARTS PROGRAMS • SPECIAL EDITION HAMILTON FEBRUARY 2018 FEBRUARY PROGRAMS • SPECIAL EDITION HAMILTON ARTS ENCORE HAMILTON February 6 – March 18, 2018 Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Inks Used: 1/10/18 12:56 PM 1/11/18 11:27 AM Changes Prev AS-IS Changes See OK OK with Needs INITIALS None Carole Guizetti — Joi Catlett Joi None Kristine/Ethan June Ashley Nelu Wijesinghe Nelu Vivian Che Barbara Longo Barbara Proofreader: Regulatory: CBM Lead: Prepress: Print Buyer: Copywriter: CBM: · · · · Visual Pres: Producer: Creative Mgr Promo: Designer: Creative Mgr Lobby: None None 100% A N N U A L UPC: Dieline: RD Print Scale: 1-9-2018 12:44 PM 12:44 1-9-2018 D e si gn Galle r PD y F Date: None © 2018 Starbucks Co ee Company. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. ee Company. SBX18-332343 © 2018 Starbucks Co x 11.125" 8.625" Tickets at stgpresents.org SKU #: Bleed: SBUX FTP Email 12/15/2017 STARBUCKS 23 None 100% OF TICKET SALES GOOF TOTHE THE PARTICIPATING MUSIC PROGRAMS HIGH SCHOOL BANDS — FRIDAY, MARCH 30 AT 7PM SBX18-332343 HJCJ Encore Ad Encore HJCJ blongo014900 SBX18-332343 HotJavaCoolJazz EncoreAd.indd HotJavaCoolJazz SBX18-332343 None RELEASED 1-9-2018 Hot Java Cool Jazz None None None x 10.875" 8.375" D i sk SCI File Cabinet O t h e r LIVE AT THE PARAMOUNT IMPORTANT NOTES: IMPORTANT Vendor: Part #: Trim: Job Number: Layout: Job Name: Promo: File Name: Proj Spec: Printed by: Project: RELEASE BEFORE: BALLARD | GARFIELD | MOUNTLAKE TERRACE | MOUNT SI | ROOSEVELT COMPANY Seattle, 98134 WA 2401 Utah Avenue South2401
  • 31St ANNUAL WOMEN of ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS GALA to HONOR

    31St ANNUAL WOMEN of ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS GALA to HONOR

    Contact: Vivacity Media Group | 212-812-1483 Leslie Papa, [email protected] Whitney Holden Gore, [email protected] Ailsa Hoke, [email protected] WOMEN’S PROJECT THEATER PRESENTS THE 31st ANNUAL WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS GALA TO HONOR Emmy Award-winning Stage, Screen, and TV Actress & Founder of A Is For.. MARTHA PLIMPTON Celebrated Film, Television and Theater Producer, President of Segal NYC and Gatherer Entertainment JENNA SEGAL Award-Winning Actress, Film Producer, and Director & Founder of The Rainforest Fund TRUDIE STYLER HOSTED BY Celebrated comedienne, Two-time Grammy Nominee & Comedy Central Roast Star LISA LAMPANELLI WITH SPECIAL PERFORMANCES & APPEARANCES BY Fun Home’s Tony Award Nominee & Tony Award Winner BETH MALONE & JEANINE TESORI Acclaimed Dance Company MONICA BILL BARNES & CO. Emmy Award Nominated creator of “Call The Midwife” HEIDI THOMAS AND MORE SOON TO BE ANNOUNCED MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2016 AT THE EDISON BALLROOM, NYC TICKETS AVAILABLE VIA WPTHEATER.ORG (New York, NY) Women’s Project Theater (WP Theater), under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Lisa McNulty and Managing Director Maureen Moynihan, is thrilled to announce the 31st ANNUAL WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS GALA. The gala will honor Emmy Award winning actress Martha Plimpton; celebrated film, television and Broadway producer Jenna Segal; and actress, producer, environmentalist and UNICEF ambassador Trudie Styler. Hosted by Grammy nominated comedienne Lisa Lampanelli, with special performances by Fun Home’s Tony Award Nominee Beth Malone and Tony Award winner Jeanine Tesori; dance company Monica Bill Barnes & Co. and a presentation by Emmy Award nominee Heidi Thomas (creator of “Call the Midwife”), the Gala will take place on Monday, June 13, 2016 at 6:30pm at The Edison Ballroom, 240 W 47th Street.
  • Colonial Concert Series Featuring Broadway Favorites

    Colonial Concert Series Featuring Broadway Favorites

    Amy Moorby Press Manager (413) 448-8084 x15 [email protected] Becky Brighenti Director of Marketing & Public Relations (413) 448-8084 x11 [email protected] For Immediate Release, Please: Berkshire Theatre Group Presents Colonial Concert Series: Featuring Broadway Favorites Kelli O’Hara In-Person in the Berkshires Tony Award-Winner for The King and I Norm Lewis: In Concert Tony Award Nominee for The Gershwins’ Porgy & Bess Carolee Carmello: My Outside Voice Three-Time Tony Award Nominee for Scandalous, Lestat, Parade Krysta Rodriguez: In Concert Broadway Actor and Star of Netflix’s Halston Stephanie J. Block: Returning Home Tony Award-Winner for The Cher Show Kate Baldwin & Graham Rowat: Dressed Up Again Two-Time Tony Award Nominee for Finian’s Rainbow, Hello, Dolly! & Broadway and Television Actor An Evening With Rachel Bay Jones Tony, Grammy and Emmy Award-Winner for Dear Evan Hansen Click Here To Download Press Photos Pittsfield, MA - The Colonial Concert Series: Featuring Broadway Favorites will captivate audiences throughout the summer with evenings of unforgettable performances by a blockbuster lineup of Broadway talent. Concerts by Tony Award-winner Kelli O’Hara; Tony Award nominee Norm Lewis; three-time Tony Award nominee Carolee Carmello; stage and screen actor Krysta Rodriguez; Tony Award-winner Stephanie J. Block; two-time Tony Award nominee Kate Baldwin and Broadway and television actor Graham Rowat; and Tony Award-winner Rachel Bay Jones will be presented under The Big Tent outside at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, MA. Kate Maguire says, “These intimate evenings of song will be enchanting under the Big Tent at the Colonial in Pittsfield.
  • Amy Poehler, Sarah Silverman, Aziz Ansari and More on the Lost Comic

    Amy Poehler, Sarah Silverman, Aziz Ansari and More on the Lost Comic

    ‘He was basically the funniest person I ever met’ Amy Poehler, Sarah Silverman, Aziz Ansari and more on the lost comic genius of Harris Wittels By Hadley Freeman Monday 17.04.17 12A Quiz Fingersh Pit your wits against the breakout stars of this year’s University Challenge, and Bobby Seagull , with Eric Monkman 20 questions set by the brainy duo. No conferring The Fields Medal has in secutive order. This spells out the 5 1 recent times been awarded name of which London borough? to its fi rst woman, Maryam Mirzakhani in 2014, and was What links these former infamously rejected by Russian 7 prime minsters: the British Grigori Perelman in 2006. Which Spencer Perceval, the Lebanese academic discipline is this prize Rafi c Hariri and the Indian awarded for? Indira Gandhi? Whose art exhibition at Tate Narnia author CS Lewis, 2 Britain this year has become 8 Brave New World author the fastest selling show in the Aldous Huxley and former US gallery’s history? president John F Kennedy all died on 22 November. Which year The fi rst national park desig- was this? 3 nated in the UK was the Peak District in 1951. Announced as a Which north European national park in 2009 and formed 9 country’s fl ag is the oldest in 2010, which is the latest existing fl ag in the world? It is English addition to this list? 15 supposed to have fallen out of the heavens during a battle in the University Challenge inspired 13th century. 4 the novel Starter for Ten.
  • TRU Speak Program 021821 XS

    TRU Speak Program 021821 XS

    THEATER RESOURCES UNLIMITED VIRTUAL BENEFIT PLAYBILL TRU SPEAK Hear Our Voices! An evening of awareness to benefit THEATER RESOURCES UNLIMITED executive producer Bob Ost associate producers Iben Cenholt and Joe Nelms benefit chair Sanford Silverberg plays produced by Jonathan Hogue, Stephanie Pope Lofgren, James Rocco, Claudia Zahn assistant to the producers Maureen Condon technical coordinator Iben Cenholt/RuneFilms editor-technologists Iben Cenholt/RuneFilms, Andrea Lynn Green, Carley Santori, Henry Garrou/Whitetree, LLC video editors Sam Berland/Play It Again Sam’s Video Productions, Joe Nelms art direction & graphics Gary Hughes casting by Jamibeth Margolis Casting Social Media Coordinator Jeslie Pineda featuring MAGGIE BAIRD • BRENDAN BRADLEY • BRENDA BRAXTON JIM BROCHU • NICK CEARLEY • ROBERT CUCCIOLI • ANDREA LYNN GREEN ANN HARADA • DICKIE HEARTS • CADY HUFFMAN • CRYSTAL KELLOGG WILL MADER • LAUREN MOLINA • JANA ROBBINS • REGINA TAYLOR CRYSTAL TIGNEY • TATIANA WECHSLER with Robert Batiste, Jianzi Colon-Soto, Gha'il Rhodes Benjamin, Adante Carter, Tyrone Hall, Shariff Sinclair, Taiya, and Stephanie Pope Lofgren as the Voice of TRU special appearances by JERRY MITCHELL • BAAYORK LEE • JAMES MORGAN • JILL PAICE TONYA PINKINS •DOMINIQUE SHARPTON • RON SIMONS HALEY SWINDAL • CHERYL WIESENFELD TRUSpeak VIP After Party hosted by Write Act Repertory TRUSpeak VIP After Party production and tech John Lant, Tamra Pica, Iben Cenholt, Jennifer Stewart, Emily Pierce Virtual Happy Hour an online musical by Richard Castle & Matthew Levine directed
  • Greatwhiteway.Com (212) 757-9117 | (888) 517

    Greatwhiteway.Com (212) 757-9117 | (888) 517

    Welcome to a diverse community of archetypes who take one another at face value: a smiling face dealing with depression; a princess who doesn’t want a prince; a skull dying for deletion; a nerd face too smart for his own good; a face with sunglasses who can’t see past his own reflection; and a police officer and construction worker who just want to work together. When a software update threatens to destroy life as they know it, EMOJILAND faces the most fundamental questions a society – and a heart – can face: Who are we? And who matters? An electric ensemble piece featuring an energetic pop score, the production enjoyed a sold-out run at the New York Musical Festival, where it was critically acclaimed by The New York Times as being “charmingly silly fun,” “politically resonant” and “a lesson for our time.” EMOJILAND comes to Off-Broadway with a cavalcade of Broadway favorites, including George Abud (The Band’s Visit), Felicia Boswell (Motown), Max Crumm (Disaster!, Grease) Ann Harada (Avenue Q, Cinderella), Josh Lamon (The Prom), Lesli Margherita (Matilda), Lucas Steele (The Great Comet), and Natalie Weiss (Les Miz, American Idol). This “energetic little musical”…”fizzes with rom-com effervescence“ --The New York Times THE DUKE ON 42nd STREET 229 WEST 42nd STREET (bet. 7th & 8th Aves) NEW YORK, NY 10036 Groups 10+ Opened January 19, 2020 Running Time approx. 2 hours, 10 minutes, including intermission Recommended for ages 6+ GreatWhiteWay.com Note: The production includes the use of haze and laser lights. Limited Engagement through March 8, 2020 (212) 757-9117 | (888) 517-0112.
  • Guest Artists

    Guest Artists

    Guest Artists George Hamilton, Broadway and Film Actor, Broadway Actresses Charlotte D’Amboise & Jasmine Guy speaks at a Chicago Day on Broadway speak at a Chicago Day on Broadway Fashion Designer, Tommy Hilfiger, speaks at a Career Day on Broadway SAMPLE BROADWAY GUEST ARTISTS CHRISTOPHER JACKSON - HAMILTON Christopher Jackson- Hamilton – original Off Broadway and Broadway Company, Tony Award nomination; In the Heights - original Co. B'way: Orig. Co. and Simba in Disney's The Lion King. Regional: Comfortable Shoes, Beggar's Holiday. TV credits: "White Collar," "Nurse Jackie," "Gossip Girl," "Fringe," "Oz." Co-music director for the hit PBS Show "The Electric Company" ('08-'09.) Has written songs for will.i.am, Sean Kingston, LL Cool J, Mario and many others. Currently writing and composing for "Sesame Street." Solo album - In The Name of LOVE. SHELBY FINNIE – THE PROM Broadway debut! “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert” (NBC), Radio City Christmas Spectacular (Rockette), The Prom (Alliance Theatre), Sarasota Ballet. Endless thanks to Casey, Casey, John, Meg, Mary-Mitchell, Bethany, LDC and Mom! NICKY VENDITTI – WICKED Dance Captain, Swing, Chistery U/S. After years of practice as a child melting like the Wicked Witch, Nicky is thrilled to be making his Broadway debut in Wicked. Off-Broadway: Trip of Love (Asst. Choreographer). Tours: Wicked, A Chorus Line (Paul), Contact, Swing! Love to my beautiful family and friends. BRITTANY NICHOLAS – MEAN GIRLS Brittany Nicholas is thrilled to be part of Mean Girls. Broadway: Billy Elliot (Swing). International: Billy Elliot Toronto (Swing/ Dance Captain). Tours: Billy Elliot First National (Original Cast), Matilda (Swing/Children’s Dance Captain).
  • Cole Albert Porter (June 9, 1891 October 15, 1964) Was An

    Cole Albert Porter (June 9, 1891 October 15, 1964) Was An

    Cole Albert Porter (June 9, 1891 October 15, 1964) was an American composer and songwriter. Born to a wealthy family in Indiana, he defied the wishes of his dom ineering grandfather and took up music as a profession. Classically trained, he was drawn towards musical theatre. After a slow start, he began to achieve succe ss in the 1920s, and by the 1930s he was one of the major songwriters for the Br oadway musical stage. Unlike many successful Broadway composers, Porter wrote th e lyrics as well as the music for his songs. After a serious horseback riding accident in 1937, Porter was left disabled and in constant pain, but he continued to work. His shows of the early 1940s did not contain the lasting hits of his best work of the 1920s and 30s, but in 1948 he made a triumphant comeback with his most successful musical, Kiss Me, Kate. It w on the first Tony Award for Best Musical. Porter's other musicals include Fifty Million Frenchmen, DuBarry Was a Lady, Any thing Goes, Can-Can and Silk Stockings. His numerous hit songs include "Night an d Day","Begin the Beguine", "I Get a Kick Out of You", "Well, Did You Evah!", "I 've Got You Under My Skin", "My Heart Belongs to Daddy" and "You're the Top". He also composed scores for films from the 1930s to the 1950s, including Born to D ance (1936), which featured the song "You'd Be So Easy to Love", Rosalie (1937), which featured "In the Still of the Night"; High Society (1956), which included "True Love"; and Les Girls (1957).
  • 2018 Petroushka Ball Journal

    2018 Petroushka Ball Journal

    2018 ROSSINI SEMIRAMIDE METROPOLITAN OPERA METROPOLITAN / PHOTO: MARTY SOHL ON STAGE FEB 19 – MAR 17 High-flying soprano Angela Meade takes on the virtuosic title role in Rossini’s masterpiece of dazzling vocal fireworks. The all-star cast also features Ildar Abdrazakov, Elizabeth DeShong, and Javier Camarena. Maurizio Benini conducts. Tickets start at $25 metopera.org 212.362.6000 TheThe 44th53rd Annual Annual PetroushkaPetroushka Ball Ball FebruaryFebruary 13,9th, 20092018 •• Waldorf=AstoriaThe Plaza Hotel •• NewNew YorkYork CityCity To Benefit thethe RussianRussian Children’s Children’s Welfare Welfare Society Society Dear Guests, It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the 53rd Petroushka Ball The Russian Children’s Welfare Society’s mission is to help the thousands of disadvantaged children of Russia. The Society was founded in 1926 and, during the past 92 years, has undergone a number of permutations which were the result of the many political and social shifts over the 20th Century. Originally, the Society exclusively helped children of Russian decent outside of Russia who were victims of the Russian Revolution and World Wars I & II. Eventually Europe, followed by South America, became self-sufficient and the Society refocused its efforts on helping children in Russia after the fall of the Soviet Union. For the past two decades, the Society has devoted all of its aid to Russia. The Society’s primary activities include: pediatric maxillofacial surgery in partnership with the Russian Aid Foundation; a successful college scholarship program currently supporting 157 students; assisting vetted orphanages; and hosting an an- nual Christmas “Yelka” party where over 1,000 orphans from across Russia celebrate an unforgettable day in Moscow.
  • Equity Magazine Autumn 2020 in This Issue

    Equity Magazine Autumn 2020 in This Issue

    www.equity.org.uk AUTUMN 2020 Filming resumes HE’S in Albert Square Union leads the BEHIND fight for the circus ...THE Goodbye, MASK! Christine Payne Staying safe at the panto parade FIRST SET VISITS SINCE THE LIVE PERFORMANCE TASK FORCE FOR COVID PANDEMIC BEGAN IN THE ZOOM AGE FREELANCERS LAUNCHED INSURANCE? EQUITY MAGAZINE AUTUMN 2020 IN THIS ISSUE 4 UPFRONT Exclusive Professional Property Cover for New General Secretary Paul Fleming talks Panto Equity members Parade, equality and his vision for the union 6 CIRCUS RETURNS Equity’s campaign for clarity and parity for the UK/Europe or Worldwide circus cameras and ancillary equipment, PA, sound ,lighting, and mechanical effects equipment, portable computer 6 equipment, rigging equipment, tools, props, sets and costumes, musical instruments, make up and prosthetics. 9 FILMING RETURNS Tanya Franks on the socially distanced EastEnders set 24 GET AN INSURANCE QUOTE AT FIRSTACTINSURANCE.CO.UK 11 MEETING THE MEMBERS Tel 020 8686 5050 Equity’s Marlene Curran goes on the union’s first cast visits since March First Act Insurance* is the preferred insurance intermediary to *First Act Insurance is a trading name of Hencilla Canworth Ltd Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under reference number 226263 12 SAFETY ON STAGE New musical Sleepless adapts to the demands of live performance during the pandemic First Act Insurance presents... 14 ONLINE PERFORMANCE Lessons learned from a theatre company’s experiments working over Zoom 17 CONTRACTS Equity reaches new temporary variation for directors, designers and choreographers 18 MOVEMENT DIRECTORS Association launches to secure movement directors recognition within the industry 20 FREELANCERS Participants in the Freelance Task Force share their experiences Key features include 24 CHRISTINE RETIRES • Competitive online quote and buy cover provided by HISCOX.