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TABLE OF CONTENTS Message from the President & CEO ..................... 5 Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical ...................................................... 11 Sponsored by Robinson + Cole Annual Fund Donor Honor Roll ......................... 23 An Extra Special Thank You ............................... 29 The Bushnell Services ....................................... 35 | 3 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT & CEO It’s the Holiday Season! Our holiday The Bushnell is about – and we strive to programming is give back by creating a vibrant city center in full swing this for Hartford, a vital, innovative facility that year, starting off inspires and enriches the lives of those with the return of a who work and visit here. classic – the stage version of the yuletide favorite, Dr. Seuss’ How the While the holidays are a period of Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical. We celebration, they are also a time of also have Nutcrackers two ways – Nutmeg reflection and of giving back. I encourage Ballet’s beloved classical version this you to look around your communities and weekend and the breathtaking Hip Hop for those less fortunate or in need and do Nutcracker later this month. The Canadian what you can to help. Whether donating Brass brings us their holiday show, the your time, your money, a gently used Hartford Symphony brings back their coat to a clothing drive, or a needed food Holiday Cirque Spectacular, and we ring in item to your local pantry, you do make a 2020 (and The Bushnell’s 90th Anniversary difference, and that spirit of giving is truly year) with the Salute to Vienna New Year’s what the season is about. Concert. Something for everyone to keep the holiday spirit going all month long! Best wishes to you and your family for a safe and peaceful holiday season. As we celebrate the season, I want to thank you for your generosity and for joining us at The Bushnell throughout the year – it is truly rewarding to have you David R. Fay share your time with us. This environment of celebration is so much a part of what 2019-2020 Season Sponsored by | 5 | 7 THE BUSHNELL LEGACY SOCIETY A Lasting Gift The Bushnell Legacy Society recognizes with gratitude the generosity of those donors who have included the Center in their estate plans. Stanley* and Marilyn M. Alfeld Arnold and Beverly Greenberg Ronna L. Reynolds Dorothy Clark Archibald* Mary Guiney* Margaret S. Rochford* Tony and Betty Autorino Bertha L. Hart* Mr.* and Mrs. Peter G. Russell Betty and Hap* Barnes Arman* and Betty Hatsian Dr. Alan Schwartz* Tom and Melanie Barnes Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin A. Hilyard Carol W. Scoville Joan K. Berthoud* Virginia and David Hilyard Charles B. Seaverns Kristin M. Blanchfield Shepherd M. Holcombe* Margaret J. Sheehan Lori Poggi Bourret and Hugh M. and Helen H. Joseloff* Lois and Howard J.* Siegal Robert L. Bourret, Sr. Karen A. Kelleher Robert* and Barbara Simons Joyce C. and Harold C. Dick and Hazel Koszyca Robert Siskin* Buckingham, Jr. Ann and Fred Larson Margery and Lewis Steinberg John and Marla Byrnes Margaret and Roger* Lawson Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Stepnowski Jerrie and Bert Clear* Eileen R. Learned* Peter* and Betsy Sturrock Susan and Brian Clemow Peter and Mary Fran Libassi Michael Suisman* Marie Jeanne and David* Coffin Henry Link, P.E. Allen Weintraub Patricia L. Coombs* Mark and Liisa Livingston Helen and Alfred Wilke Pamela and James Cronin Jim Lyon Mary Jane Willms* Evelyn L. Crosby* Cornelia G. Mason Mrs. Helen S. Wills* Ann M. Curran* Ruth A. McElraevy Louise W. Willson* Barbara and Ward Cusati Linn and Keith McGlade Mrs. Lisa Wilson-Foley and Robert* and Mary Darling Ken and Kris Millerd Mr. Brian J. Foley Patricia R. DiLeo Mr.* and Mrs. William F. K. Monks Mr.* and Mrs. Gardiner T. Wood Germaine and Raymond Drennen Joan G. Monts Margaret L. Woods Dr. Robert F. and Mrs. Sharon Efron Edith* and John Davis* Murphy William A. Yandow* David and Rochelle Fierston David & Ellen Nattila Robert and Kathleen Bob Garthwait, Jr. Seymore S. Newman* O’Donnell Yeaton Evelyn Genovese Emery and Barbara Olcott Judith M. and Henry M. Zachs Vanessa and Tom Giannasi The Robert and Margaret Patricelli Ellen and Michael Zenke Bob and Frankie Goldfarb Family Foundation Anonymous Julian B. Goldstein* Frances B. Petersen* *in grateful memory Helen and Harry* Gray Carl and Lisa Peterson For more information on membership in The Bushnell Legacy Society, please contact Ellen Nattila, Senior Major and Planned Gifts Officer at (860) 987-6071. Do what Dotha did… include The Bushnell in your estate plans. | 9 PART OF THE ROBINSON & COLE FAMILY SERIES DECEMBER 13-15, 2019 2019 National Tour Big League Productions, Inc. and Running Subway present Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical Based on the book How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss Book and Lyrics by Music by TIMOTHY MASON MEL MARVIN Additional music and lyrics by ALBERT HAGUE and DR. SEUSS Starring Philip Huffman Bob Lauder Jared Starkey and Christine Aziz Ashley Margaret Morton Michael Paul Eduardo Uribe Rachel Ling Gordon Lily Jane Sofia Lauren Giannetti Mia Francesca Martinez with Hannah Roberts Brown Samm Carroll Madeline Chandler Joey Donoian Taylor Drumwright Hannah Grace Forsley Madisen Johnson Brian Cedric Jones Ethan James Lynch Katie McConaughy Xavier McKnight James Schultz Neely Scott Andrew Wood Set Designer Costume Designer Lighting Designer Sound Designer JOHN LEE BEATTY ROBERT MORGAN CHARLIE MORRISON JEREMY OLEKSA Casting Director Original Lighting Designer Original Sound Designer Costumes ALISON FRANCK, CSA PAT COLLINS ACME SOUND PARTNER SARAH SMITH Incidental Music/Vocal Arrangements Orchestrator Dance Music Arranger Music Supervisor JOSHUA ROSENBLUM MICHAEL STAROBIN DAVID KRANE PETER LEIGH-NILSEN Original Tour Producer General Management Associate Producer Technical Supervisor RUNNING SUBWAY BIG LEAGUE PROD. DR SEUSS ENTERPRISES, L.P. DON GILMORE THIS TIME OF YEAR CO. GINA WILLENS Associate Director and Associate Choreographer Executive Producer ANTOINETTE DIPIETROPOLO DANIEL SHER Original Choreographer Co-Choreographer JOHN DELUCA BOB RICHARD Director MATT AUGUST Original Production Conceived and Directed by JACK O’BRIEN Based on the production produced by The Old Globe, San Diego, California Originally commissioned by and produced at The Children’s Theatre Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota Produced by permission of Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. Marketing and Publicity Direction: MARC VISCARDI for Bond Theatrical Group Exclusive Tour Direction: L. GLENN POPPLETON | 11 CAST (in order of appearance) Old Max ................................................................................................................... BOB LAUDER Cindy-Lou Who (Alternating) ........................................RACHEL LING GORDON, LILY JANE Papa Who ..........................................................................................................EDUARDO URIBE Mama Who ...............................................................................ASHLEY MARGARET MORTON Grandpa Who .......................................................................................................MICHAEL PAUL Grandma Who .....................................................................................................CHRISTINE AZIZ Annie Who (Alternating) ....... SOFIA LAUREN GIANNETTI, MIA FRANCESCA MARTINEZ Citizens of Whoville ...........................................SAMM CARROLL, MADELINE CHANDLER, JOEY DONOIAN, BRIAN CEDRIC JONES, ETHAN JAMES LYNCH, KATIE MCCONAUGHY, JAMES SCHULTZ Who Kids ...................................... HANNAH ROBERTS BROWN, TAYLOR DRUMWRIGHT, HANNAH GRACE FORSLEY, MADISEN JOHNSON, XAVIER MCKNIGHT, NEELY SCOTT, ANDREW WOOD Young Max ........................................................................................................JARED STARKEY The Grinch ........................................................................................................PHILIP HUFFMAN Swings BRIAN CEDRIC JONES, HANNAH ROBERTS BROWN Understudies Understudies never substitute for listed players unless a specific announcement for the appearance is made at the time of the performance. For The Grinch: JOEY DONOIAN, JAMES SCHULTZ For Old Max: MICHAEL PAUL, JAMES SCHULTZ For Young Max: BRIAN CEDRIC JONES For Mama Who: MADELINE CHANDLER; For Papa Who: ETHAN JAMES LYNCH For Grandma Who: SAMM CARROLL; For Grandpa Who: JOEY DONOIAN 12 | BUSHNELL PROMPTER MUSICAL NUMBERS Who Likes Christmas? ..................................................................................... Citizens of Whoville This Time of Year .................................................................................... Old Max and Young Max I Hate Christmas Eve ........................................ The Grinch, Young Max, Papa Who, Mama Who, Grandma Who, Grandpa Who, Cindy-Lou Who, Danny Who, Annie Who and Boo Who What Cha Ma Who .......................................................................................The Grinch, Who Kids Welcome, Christmas* ...................................................................................... Citizens of Whoville I Hate Christmas Eve (Reprise) ...................................................................................... The Grinch It’s the Thought That Counts ...................................... Grandma Who, Grandpa Who, Mama Who, Papa Who, Citizens of Whoville and Who Kids One of a Kind .................................................................................................................. The Grinch
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