The Program for Broadway in Detroit at the Fisher Theatre

THE PROGRAM FOR BROADWAY IN DETROIT AT THE FISHER THEATRE The Whitney Simon Painter, Tim Lawson, The Katherine McGregor Publication: MagicSpace Entertainment Publication: Broadway in Detroit present Dessert Parlor playbill program v 54, n 8 for Love Letters and Sound of Music Run dates: 4/12/16–5/22/16 Size: full-page with bleed trim size: 5-3/8 in. w. x 8-3/8 in. h. bleed: 1/8 in. inside margin: 1/4 in. Proof: 3/28/16; 5:22PM For: Nederlander Detroit (Fisher TheatreDuo Flash & others) Fratelli Rossi Los Lopez Les Incredibles Agency:Yevgeniy SMZ advertising Dashkivskyy Alejandro The Lopez Family Anny Laplante and Yefrem Bitkine and Ricardo Rossi and Andrei Kalesnikau Design: Frank Bach, …at The Whitney. Bach & Associates;Lucky Moon Phone 313-822-4303,The Cycling Cyclone The Elastic Dislocationist The Great Gaston Elena Gatilova Florian Blummel Senayet Assefa Amara Francois Borie Named after David Whitney’s daughter, [email protected] Katherine Whitney McGregor, the new second-floor The Flying Fins The Sensational Sozonov Ringmaster dessert parlor features a variety of decadent cakes, Artur Ivankovich, Petter Vatermark, Mikhail Sozonov Willy Whipsnade and AJ Saltalamacchia David Williamson tortes, and miniature desserts. PUPPETEERS The menu also includes chef-prepared specialties, Henry Maynard Nyron Levy Daniel Fanning Luke Chadwick-Jones Chris Milford Jessica Spalis pies, and frozen treats, and you won’t want to miss the amazing flaming dessert station featuring Scenic Design Costume Designer Lighting Designer Composer Casting Director Todd Edward Ivins Angela Aaron Paul Smith Evan Jolly Mathieu Laplante bananas Foster and strawberries Grand Marnier. Associate Director Associate Lighting Designer Hair & Make-Up Designer Join us after tonight’s performance! Richard Peakman Tom Wright Kate McLeod

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3 Soleil—Corteo presenting her act high above the peatedly received international accolades for his School in Paris, Francois comes to Circus 1903 WHO’S WHO stage. It was while performing this act that she performance, including a prestigious award from after mastering his craft in circuses and on stag- YEVGENIY DASHKIVSKYY AND YEFREM met Andrei Kalesnikau and in doing so found the Le Festival Mondialdu Cirque de Demainin Paris es around the world. The recipient of multiple BITKINE (Duo Flash). Clowns and comedy have perfect partner. Together they began working on and the Chinese Acrobats Association Trophy. In awards at international circus festivals, Francois been a part of variety performances since travel- an act that combines their artistic skill and ability his native German he appeared on Germany’s Got has performed worldwide and has been a featured ing minstrels first wandered the countryside and to build a unique and deep story based on trust, Talent, and in 2016 he received the Harzer Show performer in Europe’s most renowned circuses, jesters were a part of royal courts.The Circus 1903 mental force and love. As a child Andrei was fo- Kristall. Florian’s act takes his audience on an including Circus Bouglione and Circus Grussin performance of Duo Flash continues the tradition cused on becoming a professional wrestler. After emotional, poetic and magical bike ride. His bi- (France) and Circus Roncalli (Germany). Fran- of pantomime comedy combined with an impres- years of training, he was chosen at the age of 16 to cycle seems to come to life and appears to drive cois has traveled worldwide with Royal Caribbean sive demonstration of acrobatic agility. Yevgenty attend the Russian Sports Olympic School where itself—a love story between a man and his bicycle Cruise Line and featured in numerous prestigious Dashkivskyy and Yefrem Bitkine are natives of ultimately his athletic prowess led him to the cir- and a stunning acrobatic performance. productions including Cirque Du Soleil, Prod- Kiev, Ukraine and have been working together cus. By the time he was 18 he was performing pro- SENAYET ASEFA AMARE (The Elastic Dislo- artes and Famma Events. for many years. In that time they have perfected fessionally in various Russian circuses. It wasn’t cationist). As a child Senayet was intrigued with ARTUR IVANKOVICH, PETTER VATER- their act and impressed international audiences on long until he was asked to join Cirque du Soleil— the circus. At the age of 11 she enrolled with Cir- MARK AND AJ SALTALAMACCHIA (The every continent. Split second timing and synchro- Corteo where he was featured as a clown, one of cus Tigray school and began her training in con- Flying Fins). Artur is an acrobat who is a master nized acrobatics are the hallmark of Duo Flash, the main characters in the show. It was while at tortion, under the guidance of Tesendi Shoo. In of the teeterboard. A native of Antwerp, Belgium, an act which has been featured on numerous cir- Cirque du Soleil that Andrei learned the Russian 2010 she began her career performing alongside Artur takes his training seriously and has stud- cuses and television programs all over the world. Cradle and met his future partner both on stage 4 other contortionists under the title “Queens of ied circus performance in Europe and Canada. ALEJANDRO AND RICARDO ROSSI and in life. Together Anny and Andrei bring the Africa.” The act experienced huge success touring Teeterboard acts such as The Flying Fins are as (Fratelli Rossi). The Rossi Brothers are sixth gen- trust, love and determination that they have off through China and also performing in the tallest amazing to the audience of Circus 1903 as they eration circus. Although the Rossi Family origi- stage to every performance of Circus 1903. building in the world, the Burj Khalifa, in Dubai. were to those who witnessed similar acts more nally began performing in Italy, Alejandro and Ri- ELENA GATILOVA (Lucky Moon). Elena Ga- Senayet has since starred in countless shows than a century ago. AJ is an alumni of The Fly- cardo are natives of Spain. The “foot juggling” act tilova is a former World Champion of Rhythmic across Europe including Cirque Phoenix, Zirkus ing Fruit Fly Circus where he excelled not only perfected by Fratelli Rossi dates back to the early Gymnastics, and she comes to Circus 1903 after Des Horrors, Eloha Cirque and Circus Dziva and on the teeterboard but also in a variety of other 20th Century and Circus 1903 presents the act in being featured in over 2500 performances in the now she brings her supreme talent to Circus 1903! acts of endurance and agility. His style is remi- the same manner that audiences viewed it more provocative Cirque du Soleil production Zuman- FRANCOIS BORIE (The Great Gaston). Fran- niscent of the acrobats of the early 20th Century than 100 years ago. Although the Rossi Brothers ity. Elena is billed as “Lucky Moon” and her cois is recognized around the world as one of the and he is a tangible link to those who have gone have an outstanding circus pedigree, they attend- act is a show stopper which harkens back to the fastest jugglers performing today. A former stu- before him. He has an impressive performance ed the renowned Circus Academy in Verona, Italy aerial ballets of circuses during the early part of dent at the renowned Academie Fratellini Circus resume spanning four countries around the world, where they honed their act prior to beginning their the 20th Century. Millions have seen her perfor- professional career at Germany’s Circus Roncalli. mances on The Tonight Show, and Last Call with Their foot juggling act was featured on Germany’s Carson Daly. She appeared in the feature film Circus Krone and they are the recipient of numer- Love Sick and appeared in 43 episodes of the Ital- ous awards from the most prominent international ian television show Chiambretti Night. Elena has circus festivals and competitions in the world. been featured in Vanity Fair and Playboy and has COMING SOON THE LOPEZ FAMILY (Los Lopez). Johan and appeared in thousands of performances directed, to THEATRE AND DANCE AT WAYNE Jonatan Lopez along with Maria Jose Pontigo are choreographed and starring some of the world’s recognized around the world as daredevils on the most renowned performers, dancers and artists. highwire, an act that is performed without a safety FLORIAN BLUMMEL (The Cycling Cyclone). AT THE HILBERRY THEATRE AT THE BONTELLE THEATRE net! Whether it is riding a bicycle 30 feet on a wire Florian Blümmel, a triple German Champion, Eu- 30 feet in the air or performing acrobatics that ropean Champion and Double Vice World Cham- would be difficult on the ground, Los Lopez pres- pion in Artistic Cycling, is an athlete who fol- ent an act that is as thrilling today as it would have lowed his dream and is now on the world’s stage The Musical MUSIC AND LYRICS BY LAURENCE O’KEEFE AND NELL BENJAMIN been on a circus at the turn of the 20th Century. as a master of his craft. By the age of 6 he was al- BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE The stunts performed by Los Lopez are filled with ready fascinated with artistic cycling and started BOOK BY HEATHER HACH suspense and danger, and those who attend Circus to learn the skill, practicing for several hours each MARCH 23 – 26 APRIL 14 – 23 1903 will find their hearts beating a little faster day, addicted to learning the art. Although trained when they take to the air! The Lopez family cap- as a carpenter, his passion for the cycle beckoned tivate audiences across the globe with their high and Florian rose quickly to the top of his sport, AT THE HILBERRY THEATRE AT THE STUDIO THEATRE energy, death-defying stunts, all performed with qualifying in all of the major competitions. Over spectacular Latin flavor! the years he and his brother Felix received numer- ANNY LAPLANTE AND ANDREI KALESN- ous national and international awards and for nine IKAU (Les Incredibles). Anny was determined to years he was a member of the German National Team. In 2013, after great success in competitive become a professional acrobat at the age of 14 and BY LYNN NOTTAGE BY CARYL CHURCHILL began her training at the National Circus School cycling, Florian realized he was destined to per- in Montreal. In addition to a passion for acrobat- form on stage, where he could touch and thrill an APRIL 21 – MAY 7 APRIL 20 - 23 ics she developed her artistic side through learn- audience not just as an athlete, but also as an art- ing dance and stagecraft. While still in her teens ist. Since then he has performed around the world Anny began performing the Aerial Cradle, and with circuses, on cruise ships, in theatres and at 313-577-2972 · THEATREANDDANCEATWAYNE.COM Theatre and Dance at Wayne at the age of 20 she became a part of Cirque du concerts. In addition, he has competed and re- 4 5 Catching up with Broadway’s most celebrated play: and immensely flattering. I think about the and myself was that Christopher shouldn’t central character of Christopher, a character be defined by any condition that he has. This The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time who finds it so hard to leave his own street. is just a boy who sees the world with more By Frank DiLella For me, the tour or the journey to the USA clarity than any person would see it; he sees is Christopher leaving—going to New York, the world with a sense of energy and detail and then all of America. And I find it ex- that most of us lack. He can see things that tremely moving that that boy is going so far. most of us don’t notice. I think as audiences I don’t know if I will ever process it. we cherish that—it helps us go out in the Ben, you began your journey with Curi- world and see the uncertainties and difficul- ous Incident when the show premiered ties. I think it’s a play about how difficult it on Broadway. As the associate director, is living in cities and the difficulties of sus- your play is enjoying a healthy two-year taining family in a time of emotional dislo- run—something uncommon with plays. cation. I think it’s a play about living with Most plays run less than a year. What’s divorce—the possibility of loving people at the secret behind the success of Curious a time when life can be hard. I think Chris- Incident? topher is a character that finds a capacity to Klein: I think a big part of why this play love, and I cherish that. continues to run is because it’s almost like a musical in the way it uses sound design, projection design—huge theatrical events he page-to-stage transfer of Mark Had- is hilarious because we feed the cats down and choreography and all kinds Tdon’s bestselling novel The Curious In- there, so when the door swings shut they of different things. It also brings cident of the Dog in the Night-Time made its can’t get their food. So we prop it open with what you would normally think Broadway debut in the fall of 2014. my Olivier award. [Laughs.] But my Tony of with a play—there are these Curious Incident arrived in the U.S. after Award, that’s got a little shelf with a couple incredibly intimate and moving a celebrated premiere at The National The- other awards on the way to our bedroom. It scenes. atre in London in 2012. The show tells the was an extraordinary day that I think about Tyler, you took over the role of story of a gifted 15-year-old named Christo- quite often. Christopher when Tony win- pher and his journey to uncover the mystery Can you reflect on the year gone by? ner Alex Sharp left the play behind the death of his neighbor’s dog. The Stephens: It’s so strange. You know, I wrote last September. The part of 2015 Tony Award-winning play, written by the play for four people. I wrote it for Mark Christopher is both physically Simon Stephens, is currently on the boards at Haddon and my three children. Mark asked and emotionally demanding. the Gielgud Theatre on London’s West End me to write the adaptation—I like him as How did you prepare for this and on its first national US tour. In May 2016, a friend and adore him as a writer, and I experience? Speaking of families, how many times NY1 reporter Frank DiLella interviewed wanted the intellectual challenge to even Lea: I started rehearsing in August. I spent have your kids seen the show? Stephens, along with the show’s Broadway see if I could do that. And I wanted to write the whole month of July doing yoga and Stephens: My youngest—my daughter—has star Tyler Lea and associate director Benja- something that my children could go and see Pilates to get myself in shape for the role. I only seen it once. And my sons have seen it min E. Klein, to talk about the ongoing suc- because my plays ordinarily can be quite up- went into rehearsal knowing all my lines be- three or four times. They’re not that both- cess of this powerful drama. setting and dark, and even violent. Then the cause I knew it would be impossible to do all ered with the play anymore. [Laughs.] They Simon, at this time last year you were idea that it was taken up by director Mari- the choreography without knowing the lines mainly get excited going backstage to meet gearing up for the 2015 Tony Awards, anne Elliott and The National Theatre—that and being ready to go. the rats. Not even the actors—they just want where you took home a statue for your it could have a And your daily routine to bring Christo- to meet the rats! (Christopher has a pet rat play. life and go all pher to life each night? named Toby.) Stephens: I used to be quite embarrassed the way to New Lea: I have to be disciplined. I don’t drink Simon, while Curious Incident is slated about awards, and I used to keep them as York, and then be a lot of alcohol. I do a two-and-a-half-hour to close on Broadway in early September, door props. In fact, one of my Oliviers still received the way workout on stage each night, so I try not to you’re launching a national tour. Not to props open our downstairs toilet door, which that it was—the do a lot of physical work during the day. But mention you will be back on the boards night of the To- when I get to the theatre, I do 45 minutes of in New York with your Off-Broadway–to– nys was bewil- stretching, vocalizing. I need to be disci- Broadway transfer of Heisenberg. This story appeared at BroadwayDirect.com May 24, 2016. dering and excit- plined with how I use my energy during the Stephens: I can’t wait. There’s going to be ing! The idea that day. a moment where I’ll almost have two shows Photos, top, Adam Langdon as Christopher Boone; it’s now going to Simon, what I love about this play is that on Broadway. I’m missing it by two weeks. bottom, Felicity Jones Latta as Judy and cast; right, Adam tour the whole it really is a play for today. Christopher [Laughs.] Langdon as Christopher Boone and cast; from the touring USA in the fall, represents a large population of folks in production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night- I find that im- our world. Truly gifted individuals. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is at the Time, photos: Joan Marcus. mensely moving Stephens: Yes. What was important for Mark Fisher Theatre May 2–14. Ticket info: centerspread, page 13. 6 7 Heart WarHorse (New London Theatre), Fea- LUKE CHADWICK-JONES (Karanga Pup- Appreciate and was the Creative Director on Plan WHO’S WHO tured Dancer and Aerialist/Dance Captain BFG peteer & Ensemble). Luke Chadwick-Jones is an B’ s Music video for In the Name of Man set for including Singapore and Turkey. Petter brings (Birmingham Rep Theatre), Bassianus’ Titus An- East 15 Acting School Physical Theatre graduate. release early 2017. Henry is also a puppet and artistry and grace along with acrobatic acumen to dronicus (Bold Tendencies Theatre), Domingos He has trained as a gymnast and trampolinist for prop builder and helped to create the puppets for Circus 1903. As a circus performer he has been Futebol (UK Tour), Ensemble La Boheme (Royal over a decade and competed from an early age Complicitè’s shows Shun Kin and Master and featured in some of the most renowned produc- Albert Hall), Ensemble/Dance Captain Peter Pan becoming regional, zonal and national champion Margarita. tions in the world including Cirque du Soleil and (Dorking Halls), Ensemble Heartbeat of Home trampolinist on four occasions. Luke toured in- JESSICA SPALIS (Elephant Puppeteer & En- Cirque Eloize. With a degree in Fine Arts from (Dublin), Seabee/Henry (Cover) South Pacific ternationally with the Kangaroos Gymnastics semble). Jessica gained a First Class BA Hons the University of Dance and Circus in Stockholm (UK Tour), Ensemble Two Boys (London Colisse- Display team for over 10 years. His diverse skill from The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts. he inspires the audience and his colleges with his um), Onstage Swing Fela! (National Theatre), Cu- set includes Puppetry, Acting, Movement, Circus, Credits Include; Alisa in Thoroughly Modern Mil- unique and innovative presentation. ban Dance/Ensemble Guys and Dolls (Kilworth Aerial, Stage Combat, Mime, Clowning, Mask lie (Adelphi), Ensemble in Faust ENO (London MIKHAIL SOZONOV (The Sensational House), Featured Ensemble Aladdin (Hackney and Dance. He has recently appeared in Produc- Coliseum), Astrid/Helen Shapiro in The Beatles Sozonov). Like many circus performers, Mikhail Empire), Tommy the Cat Dick Whittington (Salis- tions such as: Alice with Creation Theatre, Goose- Musical (Italian Tour), Queen of Hearts in Alice comes from a family where both of his parents bury Playhouse), Soloist Dancer Don’t Stop Me bumps Alive Kidz at The Vaults, Bound with Jus- in Wonderland (Greenwich Theatre), Ophelia in were performers in a Russian circus. In his early Now! (Adrian Mann Theatre) TV and Film Cred- tice In Motion Theatre Company and As You Like Shakespeare Shorts (Action To The Word), Ra- teens Mikhail joined the company and for the past its include: African Delegate Holiday! (Film), So- It with Watch Your Head Theatre Company. chel in Where The Solitary Eagle Flies (SellA- 20 years he has traveled the world perfecting his loist Dancer So You Think You Can Dance (BBC HENRY MAYNARD (Elephant Puppeteer & Door), Aladdin in Aladdin (Theatre Royal Bury St “Rola Bola” act. Audiences around the world have trailer), Adagio Act Britain’s Got Talent (ITV). Ensemble). Henry is an Actor, Puppeteer, Physical Edmunds), Fairy Flora in Jack And The Beanstalk marveled at Mikhail’s balancing skill which he CHRIS MILFORD (Queenie Heart Puppeteer & Theatre Practitioner, Contemporary Clown and (Theatre Royal Winchester), Rico/Aerialist/Cover has demonstrated in circuses throughout Europe, Ensemble). Theatre Credits Include: Atlas Heart Director. He is the Artistic Director of Flabber- Titania in The Donkey Show (Proud, London), Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines. Mikhail is the at the Longleat 50th Anniversary, Joey “Heart” in gast Theatre, the co-producer of London Clown Cheshire Cat/Aerialist in Alice In Wonderland recipient of numerous international awards for War Horse—New London Theatre, Rat Scabies in Festival and has built a 120-seat touring venue (Lichfield Garrick Theatre), Aerialist/Swimmer his performance, and he is also an accomplished 20th Century Boy UK Tour, Ensemble u/s War- called the Omnitorium. As a performer he has in One Ten and Pirates Live (Hippodrome Circus photographer, having recently graduated from the ner and UPS Guy in Legally Blonde Original UK worked for The National Theatre—War Horse, UK), Vocalist for Blues Brothers (UK Tour) and New York Institute of Professional Photography. Tour, Lieutenant Shaw in The Secret Garden— Royal Opera House—Faeries, National Theatre P&O Cruises. DAVID WILLIAMSON (Ringmaster Willy Royal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto and The Fes- Scotland A Christmas Carol Royal Court West SIMON PAINTER (Executive & Creative Pro- Whipsnade). David has been featured on ABC’s, tival Theatre (Edinburgh), Hot Stuff—Leicester End—That Face, BAC—1984 and many others. ducer). is a visionary creative producer and en- Champions of Magic, where he appeared with Curve Theatre, Harry in The Hired Man—Bolton Recently he performed as a principal puppeteer trepreneur based in California. Originally from Princess Stephanie as he performed his miracles Octagon Theatre, Mamma Mia! International in Paul McCartney’s Music Video to accompany London, Simon started his career as a classical at different locations in and around Monaco. Da- Tour, High School Musical Original UK Tour, vid has also co-starred in several top-rated prime- High School Musical—Hammersmith Apollo, time network specials including CBS’s Magicians’ Oliver!—London Palladium. Film Credits In- Favorite Magicians, NBC’s Houdini: Unlocking clude: Les Miserables (2012)—Dir. Tom Hooper. His Mysteries, and NBC’s World’s Greatest Magic. DANIEL FANNING (Queenie Hind Puppeteer David has been the recipient of numerous awards & Ensemble). Daniel trained as a dancer at Lon- and honors by his peers in the world of magic don Studio Centre, however for the past few years Take Center Stage including the prestigious Gold Cups Award of he has been working mostly as a suit performer Excellence in close-up magic presented by the In- and puppeteer having toured extensively with ternational Brotherhood of Magicians. David was Walking With Dinosaurs The Arena Spectacular twice voted Close Up Magician of the Year and (North American tour, New Zealand/Australian “Parlor Magician of the Year” by his peers at Hol- tour and International European/Japan tour). He lywood’s renowned Magic Castle. Recently David has also played the role of B1 in Bananas in Pa- was honored with the Performance Fellowship by jamas (Cairo, Egypt) and Giant in Jack and the the Academy of Magical Arts and Sciences at the Beanstalk (Lighthouse theatre, Kettering), along Magic Castle. As host of the United Kingdom’s with many other suit appearances for corporate acclaimed television series The Magic Comedy events. Other theatre credits include West Side Strip, David’s irresistible mix of humor and skill Story—Diesel (No.1 UK tour): West Side Story— helped make it one of the highest rated shows in Swing (No.1 UK tour) Lazy Town—Sportacus the country. He has performed in television com- (Minehead/Bognor Regis): Forbidden—Dancer mercials and developed programs for Walt Disney (The Globe, Blackpool): Black Maria—Mr Ur/ Productions and ABC, as well as consulted for il- Dancer (Lilian Baylis Sadlers Wells): Night of lusionists David Copperfield and David Blaine on 1000 Voices—Dancer (Royal Albert Hall): Spirit their TV specials. David appeared in the cast of of Broadway—Dancer (Germany, US Tour and The Illusionists during their Australian tour and UK Tour). Aladdin—Assistant choreographer Beautiful area rugs, unique wall-to-wall carpet, durable hardwood flooring most recently in London’s West End. David has (Dorking Halls), Aladdin—PC Ping Pong (Har- also been a regular and popular performer on the low Playhouse), Wizard of Oz—Dancer (UK Eas- Disney Cruise Line. davidwilliamson.com. ter Tours), Aladdin—Dancer (Grand Opera House, NYRON LEVY (Queenie Head Puppeteer & Belfast), Jack and the Beanstalk—Dancer/Giant Floor Fashions for Your Well-Dressed Home Ensemble). Theatre Credits include: Moth/Dance (Hexagon, Reading). 1-800-HAGOPIAN (424-6742) • www.OriginalHagopian.com Captain Donkey Show (Proud Camden), Topthorn 8 9 NEIL DORWARD (Director & Co-Creative WHO’S WHO Producer). A top commercial theatre and TV violinist but soon transitioned into producing and director/choreographer; Neil’s worked on criti- creating commercial theatre. During the last 15 cally acclaimed shows around the world: Le Noir, years, Simon has been at the forefront of the live- The Dark Side of Cirque (World Tour), Le Grand entertainment industry, having launched and man- Cirque Adrenaline (Sydney Opera House), All aged major performance venues and conceived, Night Long (U.S/ European Tour), Rock Around created and produced acclaimed productions the Clock (Monte Carlo), Spirit of Christmas (Ko- such as Adrenaline and Le Noir. The first show he dak, LA), Man in the Mirror (European tour). Neil produced, Le Grand Cirque, smashed box office proudly directed The Illusionists franchise from records at the Sydney Opera House, selling more its debut, to the London’s Apollo theatre to Broad- than 40,000 tickets in ten days. The Illusionists way. directordorward.com. franchise followed, becoming one of the biggest ANDREW SPENCER (Executive Producer) has magic shows of all time, playing in more than 20 years of experience in the live-entertainment

75 cities in 15 countries. The show spawned two and arts industry from London to Sydney. Over The Company of the RENT 20th Anniversary Tour, photo: Carol Rosegg, 2016 television specials, the first in 2013 filmed live at that time, Andrew has built up a diverse skill set London’s Hammersmith Apollo and broadcast on that spans the entrepreneurial and subsidized sec- ITV, and more recently a primetime special on tor within theatre, music, family entertainment NBC filmed at the famed Orpheum Theatre in and special events. Most recently, Andrew was Los Angeles. The Illusionists 2.0, the stunning executive producer of the Sydney Opera House sequel to the original, was presented in 2014, and programming department, Sydney Opera House The Illusionists: Turn of the Century then repli- Presents. Highlights of Andrew’s time at SOH cated the success of the previous incarnations in were producing the annual program Summer at ON APRIL 29, cause it spoke to them 2015, premiering throughout Australia. Painter’s the House, a festival of summer entertainment that so personally. newest marquis endeavor, Circus 1903, is set to 1996, A MUSICAL annually sold 200,000 tickets; Just for Laughs at opened on Broadway To celebrate the debut in Australia later this year. Featuring the SOH in collaboration with the JFL team in Mon- most marvelous acts from around the globe, this that looked and sound- musical’s 20th an- treal; and Jerry Springer: The Musical. Eight ed unlike anything that niversary, key mem- spectacular and authentic golden-age circus will years ago Andrew collaborated with Tim Lawson bring the elephants back to the big top through the had come before it. bers of the original and Simon Painter to present commercial family It told a powerful, creative team have cunning use of puppetry. as imagined by Signifi- entertainment during summer at SOH. The first cant Object, the puppet designers made famous show, Le Grand Cirque in 2007, was the highest- moving, heartbreak- reunited for a national for helping bring War Horse to life on stage. selling show in the Opera House’s history. In 2012, ing and ultimately uplifting tour of RENT, enabling a new generation to TIM LAWSON (Executive Producer). Austral- Andrew, on behalf of SOH, co-produced The Illu- story of young, impoverished New York art- discover why the show is so special—and asian producing credits include Sweet Charity, sionists, which became one of the most successful ists who were seeking to make their way in why it continues to have a profound effect on Jolson, Buddy, Spirit of the Dance, Oh! What live entertainment brands in the world. the world, longing to connect, and trying to audiences. a Night, Fiddler on the Roof starring Topol, It’s EVAN JOLLY (Composer). Theatre credits in- survive the looming specter of AIDS. For Kevin McCollum, one of the origi- a Dad Thing!, Weary—The Life of Sir Edward clude The Illusionists 2.0 (Sydney Opera House), The actors were black, white and brown; nal producers of RENT, the show’s greatest Dunlop, Shout! The Musical, Brave Men Run in Le Grand Cirque (Sydney Opera House), Big the characters were straight, gay, bisexual legacy is its boundless humanity. “How do Our Family, Jekyll & Hyde starring Brad Little, White Fog (Almeida, London), arrangements for and transgender. Although the show was you measure a life?” he says, alluding to the The Rocky Horror Show starring Richard O’Brien The Genius of Ray Charles and Thriller: The Mu- famously inspired by Puccini’s opera, La lyrics of the show’s most famous song, “Sea- as the Narrator, the Helpmann Award-winning sical (West End, UK and U.S. tours). Film and Bohème, it was also a reflection of the life sons of Love.” “How do you measure a year? production of A Chorus Line through Austral- TV credits include Tonight Is Cancelled (Fastnet of its creator, Jonathan Larson, who wrote Attention must be paid to how you treat peo- asia and at the London Palladium, Ian Fleming’s Films), Under the Skin (FilmFour), Cowboys in the book, music, and lyrics. His score bril- ple and how you build family. Touch people, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and most recently the India (Channel 4), “Graham and Alice” (BBC). liantly melded Broadway savvy with con- change people by loving each other against acclaimed new production of Fiddler on the Roof Video games (with James Hannigan) include “Com- temporary rock, and the show captured the all odds. Live no day but today, and keep your starring Anthony Warlow. In partnership with mand & Conquer” and the Harry Potter franchise. Simon Painter: Le Grand Cirque, Aerial Dreams, zeitgeist of a particular place at a particular artist’s heart. This is a musical about living Adrenaline, The Illusionists, The Illusionists ANGELA AARON (Costume Designer) began in moment in time. with, not dying from disease, introduced at a 2.0—The Next Generation of Magic, Illusionists Europe designing for fashion mag-azines and con- The show, of course, was RENT, and it be- time when people thought AIDS was a death 1903—Turn of The Century, Le Noir—The Dark tinues to work internationally designing costumes came a phenomenon. A few weeks before the sentence. And I think RENT helped take the Side of Cirque and their spectacular new family for a wide variety of theatrical and commercial musical’s Broadway premiere, Larson, who patina off the idea that these people weren’t show, Circus 1903—The Golden Age of Circus, productions. Domestic TV credits include “Amer- died of an aortic aneurysm the night before us. Straight, gay; sexuality was a character featuring elephants created by Significant Object ica’s Next Top Model” and “America’s Got Tal- RENT was scheduled to open Off-Broadway, trait, but it wasn’t what the show was about. (War Horse), currently playing the Sydney Opera ent.” Music videos in 2015 alone include Pitbull’s was posthumously awarded the 1996 Pulitzer It’s about young people finding their voice House prior to a U.S. tour. These original produc- “Fireball” and Magic!’s 750+-million YouTube hit, Prize for Drama. The show would go on to against all odds. It’s a celebration of diver- tions have played to packed theatres and arenas “Rude.” Angela’s celebrity work includes Marilyn win the Tony Award for Best Musical, and sity, and how young people always change Manson, Michael C Hall and Aerosmith among in well over 250 cities in 25 countries. Upcoming run for over 12 years. It also attracted le- the world.” musicals include a new UK and international tour others. Theatrical credits include The Illusion- ists, Illusionists 1903, Cirque le Noir and the gions of fiercely devoted young theatergoers of The Wedding Singer and Guys and Dolls star- affectionately known as RENTheads, who Rent is at the Fisher Theatre March 21–26. ring Rebel Wilson. forthcoming Circus 1903. She loves working with talented teams of creative people while contrib- returned to the show again and again be- Ticket info: centerspread, page 13. 10 11 BROADWAY IN DETROIT 2017 SHOWS ON SALE NOW! GET READY, ‘CAUSE HERE WE COME.

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ASIA LIVE NETWORK (Producer) creates, Live, Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip WARNING WHO’S WHO produces and presents the productions of Simon Davis, Donny & Marie Christmas, RAIN—A The photographing or sound recording of any performance or the possession of any device for such photographing or sound recording inside this uting to the visual aspect of a performance with Painter and Tim Lawson across an ever-expand- Tribute to the Beatles, The Magic of David Cop- theatre, without the written permission of the management, is prohibited her costumes. ing network of more than 250 cities in 25 coun- perfield, Circus 1903—The Golden Age of Circus, by law. Violators may be punished by ejection and violations may render RICHARD PEAKMAN (Associate Director). tries. Their shows have broken box office records Brain Candy Live starring Adam Savage and Mi- the offender liable for money damages. Graduating as a scholarship student from the Ita- many times over through many of these territo- chael Stevens, Jesus Christ Superstar, A Chorus Become a fan of Circus 1903—The Golden Age of Circus lia Conti Academy, Richard made his West End ries, including Sydney (Opera House), Broadway Line and national concert tours by Janet Jack- on Twitter @Circus1903, Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube; www.Circus1903.com debut in West Side Story and went onto be a regu- (Marquis and Neil Simon theatres), Mexico (Au- son, Cher and Fleetwood Mac to name just a few. lar in London’ s West End, toured internationally ditorio National) and London (Shaftesbury The- Touring museum exhibitions produced include and made TV appearances with shows such as; atre). In 2007, their first production, Le Grand Juassic World: The Exhibition, Tutankhamun We Will Rock You, Cats, Movin’ Out, Peggy Sue Cirque at the Sydney Opera House, became the and the Golden Age of the Pharaohsexhibition, Got Married, Oh! What a Night, Fame, Night of a biggest-selling show at the iconic venue and led to Titanic: The Exhibition and Diana—A Celebra- 1000 Voices, Billy Elliot, Chess, Grease, Me & My multiple international productions. They repeated tion, St. Peter and the Vatican: The Legacy of DETROIT Girl and Magic of the Musicals. Previous creative the success over the coming years with Aerial the Popes exhibition. MagicSpace Entertainment credits include: Associate Director/Choreogra- Dreams and Cirque Adrenaline, again launching has offices in Park City and Salt Lake City, UT. pher on Cirque Adrenaline (Crown Casino Perth, at the Sydney Opera House followed by extensive magicspace.net fineAPPRAISALS art Melbourne Arts Centre & Al Raha Theatre—Abu international touring. Recognizing the absence in the market of a high-quality touring magic show, STAFF FOR Dhabi). La Cirque Nova, The Birds Nest-Beijing. 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School for Stars (CBBC) Next Generation of Magic and The Illusionists appraisal services 1903—Turn of The Century were created to fol- Aleman Public Relations/Phillip Aleman and Children in Need (BBC). Richard has been MARKETING REPRESENTATION 248.672.3207 a core creative at both Q’dos Entertainment and low and tour internationally. Their critically acclaimed production Le Noir—The Dark Side of MAGICSPACE ENTERTAINMENT P&O Cruises, where he has choreographed doz- Kristy Maple DetroitFAA.com ens of popular pantomimes across the UK and his Cirque, has been setting imaginations and box of- production shows on board, currently sailing all fice records on fire, with arenas and theatres trans- Head Carpenter/Rigger ...... Jessie Cole [email protected] Rigger...... Pedro Castagna over the world. formed like never before, so audiences experience the jaw-dropping, daredevil talents of the world’s Rigger...... Luca Portilho MERVYN MILLAR (Sound Designer). Mervyn Carpenter/Swing Tech...... 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14 15 PRELUDES & ENCORES • Special places to go before & after CRITICS’ CHOICE! e proudly present Preludes & Encores, our Wrecommendations for a great meal before Mario’s the show, or a place to close the night’s curtain with a delicious dessert. Please consider these wonderful Publication: Broadway in Detroit restaurants—and mention that you heard about them in playbill the Broadway In Detroit program. Thanks! Run date: 2016-2017 season GUIDE: $ = <$10, $$ = $10-$25, $$$ = $25-$50, $$$$ = >$50, Size: 1/4 pg. F=Free Parking, = Groups, P=Prix Fixe packages (2-1/4 in. w. x 3-1/4 in. h.) available, R = Reservations, S = Shuttle Service, Proof: 9/12/16; 12:25PM V=Valet Parking For: Nederlander Detroit Andiamo Riverfront • andiamoitalia.com ; and Joe Muer Seafood • joemuer.com • page 17 (Fisher Theatre & others) 2015 Detroit Riverfront, Renaissance Center. Type of Cuisine: Italian, Seafood, Price: $$$, Amenities: R,G,V. We are “BEST ITALIAN” Design: Frank Bach, proud to welcome Broadway In Detroit guests before the WDIV Click on Detroit Bach & Associates; Phone 313-822-4303, show, after the show and anytime at all! Enjoy a great [email protected] atmosphere and professional service with incredible views For reservations call 313.567.6700 along the Detroit River. or visit andiamoitalia.com

La Musique • hotelstregisdetroit.com • page 18 New Center, 3071 W Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48202. (313) 873-3000. Type of cuisine: American, Price: $$, Amenities: Two of Detroit’s Award Winning Restaurants – GPRV. Eat. Play. Stay. Park and dine at La Musique in the Perfect for Dining Before or After a Show. historic St. Regis Hotel and walk to the Fisher Theatre. Contemporary American Cuisine. Just minutes away from the Fisher Theatre

The Maple Kitchen • themapletheater.com • page 18 at the fabulous GM Renaissance Center. The Maple Theater, 4135 W. Maple Rd., Bloomfield Twsp., MI 48301. (248) 325-9139. Type of cuisine: American, Price $$, Amenities: FG, V weekends. Present Broadway In Detroit ticket stubs within one month of attending and receive 10% off your total bill. Not valid with other offers.

Mario’s • mariosdetroit.com • page 16 Midtown, 4222 Second St., Detroit, MI 48201. (313) 832-1616. Type of cuisine: Italian, Price: $$$, Amenities: GPRSV. Complimentary shuttle to & from the Michigan’s first brew-pub • 1992 theatre. Show your tickets and receive 10% off food on your performance date. Afterglow specials too! Party with the Tell us that you are a Fisher Theatre people who perform. fan and we’ll take 15% off your entrée. ☛ restaurants continue on page 18 Stop in before the show… or anytime! “2016 Seafood Restaurant Second at Canfield • Midtown of the Year” TrafficJamDetroit.com • 313-831-9470 HOUR Detroit Magazine For reservations call 313.567.6837 TICKETS • SPECIAL OFFERS • GROUP SALES • NEWS & MORE or visit joemuer.com

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