Palace Theatre Staff
Michael E. Moran, Jr. Robert Andrea, President & CEO Peter Byrne, Wally DelVecchio, Pete Duhaime, Tim Folster 2019–2020 SEASON Jason Pietrangeli Palace Theatre Production Chief Financial Officer Local 74 IATSE Lisa Colangelo Palace Theatre Staff Victoria Rinkerman, Tina Repp | 1 Director of Development Senior House Managers Palace Theatre Kristin Levinson Barbara Fontes, Sonja Hennessy, Board of Directors | 1 Development Coordinator Melanie Keiffer, Roy Kertelitz, Steven Marchese, Pearline Moore, Welcome to The Palace Theatre | 3 Carol Bryan Director of Education Nora Pelaez, Paul Thury Season at a Glance House Managers | 5 Randy Thomas Kool & The Gang | 7 Director of Production & Facilities Victoria Rinkerman Volunteer Coordinator STOMP | 8 Walter Lemekha Theatre Manager Lenore Heller Chris Janson | 18 Box Office Manager Judy Ferri DanceFest 2020 | 19 Administrative Assistant Angela Altamura Assistant Box Office Manager The Orchestra starring Callie Thomas Marketing Coordinator Sonja Hennessy, Dona Lessow, former members of ELO | 30 Paul Thury, Matt Freitas, Playtime at The Palace: Yency Molina The Amazing Max | 31 Box Office Staff Scripts on Tap With Director & Palace Theatre Board of Directors Producer Lynne Colatrella (Taming the Lion) | 32 OFFICERS DIRECTORS BB King Blues Band | 32 David Martin Sheryl Y. Battles* Chairman Ex-Officio Pitney Bowes Inc. Little River Band with City of Stamford opener Larry Stevens Greg Caggainello* | 33 Michael L. Widland* SL Green Realty Corp. Playtime at The Palace Chairman Shipman & Goodwin, LLP Margaret M. Carlson* Flip Flop Circus | 33 RFR Realty LLC Sheryl Y. Battles Ron White | 34 V.P Communications Nancy Erskine Gartner Marisela Concierto del Amor | 34 and Diversity Strategy Pitney Bowes, Inc. Peter Gabriel Playtime at The Palace Webster Bank Mr. Fish “Fabulous Forces” Greg Caggainello | 35 SVP Asset Management/Controller Salvatore G. Gangemi Greatness of Our God Tour- Newsboys SL Green Realty Corp. Murtha Cullina LLP with special guests Mandisa | 35 Sandy Goldstein* Zachary A. Hummel President Shipman & Goodwin LLP Erth’s Prehistoric Stamford Downtown Aquarium Adventure | 36 Scott Laughinghouse Moira K. Lyons* Patriot Bank The Spinning Tales of Peter Pan Vice President Christopher Mozingo and Cinderella on Ice | 36 Governmental Affairs Norwalk Community College Finn, Dixon & Herling Circle of Friends | 40 Michael P. Byrne* Tina Mazzullo Vice President Courtyard & Residence Inn Strategic Planning Stamford Downtown Day Pitney LLP Michael Pollard City of Stamford ADVERTISING Peter C. Rugen* Onstage Publications Vice President Tracie Wilson Special Affairs Advertising Department NBC Universal First County 937-424-0529 | 866-503-1966 Andrew Whittingham e-mail: [email protected] Jonathan Lipschutz* C.A.W.L Developments, Inc. www.onstagepublications.com Treasurer Ernst & Young LLP Barbara Zichichi This program is published in association with Onstage Publications, 1612 Prosser Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45409. This program may not be Diana Lenkowsky* reproduced in whole or in part without written permission from the *Member of the publisher. Onstage Publications is a division of Just Business!, Inc. Secretary Executive Committee Contents © 2020. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. Purdue, Pharma, L.P. THE PALACE Theatre for the Performing Arts 1 2 www.PalaceStamford.org Letter from the Executive Director
Welcome!
We are delighted to have you join us at The Palace during our 2019-2020 season! This year we’re pleased to bring you some new and exciting entertainment!
Arts and Culture make good cities great and we are proud to have a facility like The Palace to present premier entertainment so close to home. While most people know The Palace for our outstanding shows, they may not know that The Palace is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization and we need your assistance to realize our mission.
Become a member and support the arts! Your donation is 100% tax deductible. Memberships come with valuable benefits such as access to ticket presales, priority seating, and a concierge phone line, as well as invitations to exclusive and exciting member receptions.
We’re also excited to announce that you can now name a seat at The Palace Theatre. Become a part of history and immortalize yourself or a loved one by naming your own seat. Your name will be inscribed on a plaque fixed to the seat of your choice (based on availability). For more information and to purchase your seat visit PalaceStamford.org.
We’d like to extend our gratitude to our season sponsors: Co-Communications, SL Green, the Whittingham Family, and Harman—the “official sound of The Palace Theatre.” Our sponsors are the backbone of our theatre. Without their financial commitment and partnership we would not have the ability to bring sensational comedians, musicians, and children’s entertainment to our backyard that makes The Palace so unique. We greatly appreciate the continued support from these wonderful sponsors.
This Winter we have a jam packed schedule with entertainment for everyone. From music, and family entertainment, we’ve got everything covered.
You won’t want to miss it when the iconic and legendary group Kool & the Gang hits The Palace stage on January 3rd! Feel the beat of the music with STOMP on January 5th and laugh out loud with comedian Ron White on Febuary 13th.
Visit www.palacestamford.org for a full list of shows and more information. Create your online account to join our mailing list and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
The Palace thanks you for your patronage and support. Enjoy your show today. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Michael E. Moran, Jr. President & CEO
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January 2020 Mar. 15 Playtime at The Palace: Magic Beyond with Jan. 3 Kool & The Gang David Garrity Jan. 5 STOMP Mar. 18 Celtic Woman Jan. 10 Chris Janson Mar. 20 Indigo Girls Jan. 19 DanceFest 2020 Mar. 21 & 22 Stamford Symphony Orchestra Jan. 24 The Orchestra Mar. 23 Scripts on Tap “Five Days Jan. 26 Playtime at The Palace: Four Nights” The Amazing Max Mar. 25 Daughtry Jan. 27 Scripts on Tap Mar. 27 Menopause The Musical “Taming The Lion” Mar. 28 MJ Live February 2020 Mar. 29 Playtime at The Palace: Feb. 1 Laughtrax: Morgan Jay Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers Feb. 7 BB King Blues Band April 2020 Feb. 8 Little River Band Apr. 3 Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Feb. 9 Playtime at The Palace: Rock-&-Roll Flip Flop Circus Apr. 4 An Evening with CS Lewis Feb. 13 Ron White Apr. 5 Playtime at The Palace: Feb. 14 Marisela Concierto del Amor Tanglewood Marionettes Feb. 16 Playtime at The Palace: Mr. Fish Apr. 17 Illusionist Rick Thomas Feb. 20 Newsboys with Mandisa Apr. 18 & 19 Stamford Symphony Orchestra Feb. 22 & 23 Stamford Symphony Orchestra Apr. 23 Wild Kratts Live Feb. 28 Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium Apr. 25 Tracy Morgan Feb. 29 The Spinning Tales of May 2020 Cinderella & Peter Pan on Ice May 2 Lewis Black March 2020 May 5 The Palace Theatre Eleventh Mar. 1 Playtime at The Palace: Annual Gala with Patti LaBelle Bossy Frog May 8 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Mar. 6 Laughtrax: Chicago City Limits May 18 Scripts on Tap “F Theory” Mar. 13 Laughtrax Colleens of Comedy
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Kool & The Gang Friday, Jan. 3 | 8:00pm
Kool & the Gang, officially launched in 1969, after performing for five years under various band titles, has influenced the music of three generations and, at the age of 50, the band has become true recording industry legends.
Thanks to iconic songs like Celebration, Cherish, Jungle Boogie, Summer Madness and Open Sesame, they’ve earned two Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, 25 Top Ten R&B hits, nine Top Ten Pop hits and 31 gold and platinum albums.
From Nairobi to Newark, Kool & the Gang has performed continuously longer than any R&B group in history and their bulletproof funk and jazzy arrangements have also made them the most sampled R&B band of all time. A reviewer recently called their performance “a 24-karat show” and every year, even after a half-century on the road, yields a nonstop schedule of shows across the globe.
The heavily-in-demand band has continued to tour the world, appearing most recently alongside Kid Rock, Dave Matthews Band, Elton John and The Roots and performing on a recent, 50-city tour with rock legends Van Halen.
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PALACE THEATRE Columbia Artists Management Inc. Harriet Newman Leve James D. Stern Morton Wolkowitz Schuster/Maxwell Gallin/Sandler Markley/Manocherian
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Created and Directed by Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas Jordan Brooks, Joshua Cruz, Jonathon Elkins, Jasmine Joyner, Alexis Juliano, Riley Korrell, Cary Lamb Jr., Serena Morgan, Artis Olds, Sean Perham, Ivan Salazar, Cade Slattery
Lighting by Steve McNicholas and Neil Tiplady US Rehearsal Director Production Manager Fiona Wilkes Cassie Goldbach
Casting Director Associate Producer Vince Liebhart Fred Bracken General Manager Joe R. Watson
Executive Producers Richard Frankel Productions / Marc Routh / Alan Schuster / Aldo Scrofani
STOMP IS PERFORMED WITHOUT INTERMISSION.
THE USE OF ANY CAMERA, RECORDING DEVICES OR LASER POINTERS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
STOMP WEBSITE: http://www.stomponline.com
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STOMP, a unique combination of percussion, movement and visual comedy, was created in Brighton, UK, in the summer of 1991. It was the result of a ten-year collaboration between its creators, Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas.
They first worked together in 1981, as members of the street band Pookiesnackenburger and the theatre group Cliff Hanger. Together, these groups presented a series of street comedy musicals at the Edinburgh Festival throughout the early ‘80s. After two albums, a UK TV series and extensive touring throughout Europe, Pookiesnackenburger also produced the highly acclaimed “Bins” commercial for Heineken lager.
The piece was originally written and choreographed by Luke as part of the band’s stage show; it proved to be the starting point for STOMP’s climactic dustbin dance.
In 1986, Luke and Steve created an eight-minute ‘percussive movie’ for Bette Midler’s HBO special Mondo Beyondo. Between 1987 and 1990, Luke staged, as Artistic and Musical Director, four large- scale outdoor events, including “Beat the Clyde,” which involved floating a drum orchestra on a pontoon in the centre of Glasgow; the largest of these events, “The Heineken Hove Lagoon Show,” involved a 120-piece drum orchestra featuring the Brighton Festival Chorus and a full orchestral string section.
In 1991, Steve and Luke first created STOMP, previewing at London’s Bloomsbury Theatre and premiering at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh, where it became The Guardian’s “Critics’ Choice” and won The Daily Express “Best of the Fringe Award.”
Between 1991 and 1994, the original cast of STOMP played to capacity audiences around the world: from Hong Kong to Barcelona, from Dublin to Sydney. The touring culminated in a sell-out season at London’s Sadler’s Wells Theatre in January 1994, where STOMP received an Olivier nomination for Best Entertainment and won Best Choreography in a West End Show.
An expanded version of STOMP, involving up to 30 cast members, was originally created for the Brighton Festival, UK, and was subsequently presented in Melbourne, Australia. It was most recently seen in September 1995, open-air, at the Acropolis in Athens and at the Royal Festival Hall, London. This production broke all box office records, which had been established by Frank Sinatra in 1972.
STOMP began its run at the Orpheum Theatre in New York in February 1994 and quickly went on to win both an Obie and a Drama Desk Award for Most Unique Theatre Experience. By the summer of 1994, the first American cast was in place at the Orpheum, freeing the original cast for sell-out tours of North America and Japan.
In the summer of 1995, two more American productions were created for the sole purpose of U.S. touring, which continues to this day. U.S. casts have also debuted STOMP in Chile, Brazil and Korea. Meanwhile, a fifth STOMP company, also touring from the UK, was formed in 1997 and has consistently toured the world ever since. This company presented STOMP for the first time in Scandinavia and South Africa, and has been a regular visitor to Germany, Holland and France.
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Another STOMP production opened in San Francisco in May 2000, running for two and a half years.
The original cast of STOMP have recorded music for the Tank Girl movie soundtrack and appeared on the Quincy Jones album, Q’s Jook Joint. A soundtrack recorded by Steve and Luke for the Showtime movie Riot was released in the spring of 1997. STOMP has also featured in a number of commercials, including Coca-Cola’s “Ice Pick” and numerous spots for both Target stores in the U.S. and Toyota in Japan.
STOMP also created the Mr Frears’ Ears series of short films created for Nickelodeon, whilst Brooms, a 15-minute short based around the opening routine, was nominated for an Academy Award. “Brooms” was also selected for screening at Robert Redford’s Sundance Festival and for competition at the Cannes Film Festival.
STOMP made a special appearance at the Academy Awards in March 1996, with an original piece involving the live synchronization of classic film clips and onstage action, featuring 20 performers from all five productions.
In the summer of 1997, Steve and Luke created and directed STOMP OUT LOUD, a 45-minute television special for HBO, which combined stage material with new pieces created for TV. It was premiered in the USA in December 1997 and subsequently received four Emmy nominations, for direction, sound mixing, multi-camera editing and art direction. 1998 saw the release of the STOMP OUT LOUD video and DVD around the world. Another unique blend of live action and film footage was created for the Emmy Awards, in which STOMP effectively performed with Spike Jones!
STOMP performed after midnight on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial at U.S. President Clinton’s millennium celebrations. During 2000, a Sesame Street special, “Let’s Make Music,” a collaboration between STOMP and the Muppets, was released on TV and video in North America.
Luke and Steve began production of their IMAX movie Pulse: A STOMP Odyssey in Brazil during Carnival 2000 and completed it in the summer of 2002. Pulse takes the IMAX audience on a spectacular global journey, featuring performances from Kodo, Timbalada and Eva Yerbabuena. It was released to critical acclaim in New York in the autumn of 2002, and went on to win two major awards at the International Festival of La Géode in Paris.
In September 2002, STOMP finally entered London’s West End at the Vaudeville Theatre, and later that year STOMP performed as part of The Royal Variety Show for the second time.
2003 saw a new STOMP production open at the Stuart Street Theatre in Boston and a unique Dolby Digital trailer featuring STOMP performances debuted in cinemas across the globe.
In 2004, New York celebrated 10 years of continuous performances of STOMP at the Orpheum Theatre by renaming nd2 Avenue at 8th Street Stomp Avenue.
In addition to the European tour, in 2005 STOMP returned to Tokyo for three weeks and also toured to Hong Kong, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
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In 2006, STOMP’s New York production passed its 5,000th performance mark. In the same year, Luke and Steve directed a public service announcement for television called “Stomp Out Litter,” which featured the cast ‘sweeping up’ at iconic locations in the five boroughs.
In addition, they were commissioned to create and produce The Lost and Found Orchestra, which takes the ideas behind STOMP to a symphonic level, in celebration of 40 years of the Brighton Festival. The LFO subsequently performed at the Sydney Opera House as part of the Sydney Festival early in 2007, was seen at the Royal Festival Hall in London at Christmas 2008 and the Theater Carré in February 2009.
In 2007, STOMP OUT LOUD opened in Las Vegas at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino with an expanded cast and performed inside a new $28 million theatre, specifically created for the production. The West End entered its th6 consecutive year with a move from the Vaudeville to the Ambassadors Theatre.
In 2008, STOMP returned to its roots for a new DVD shoot at the Brighton Dome, bringing together a cast from all over the STOMP world. For the first time, the entire show has been captured in high definition sound and video. 2008 also saw Steve and Luke expand into new areas with the release of their IMAX 3D nature documentary Wild Ocean, with a symphonic mix of percussion and traditional orchestra in the soundtrack. In September of the same year, Wild Ocean won two awards at the Giant Screen Cinema Association for Best Sound and Best Original Score at their annual conference held in New York.
The Lost and Found Orchestra reunited in 2010 for a new show, PANDEMONIUM, which appeared in several U.S. cities throughout the autumn.
In 2011 the New York production of STOMP entered its eighteenth year, trouncing the Orpheum house record set by Little Shop of Horrors. It also entered its tenth year in the West End at the Ambassadors Theatre, whilst at the same time Steve and Luke continued with their 3D film work. 2012 has seen the release of The Last Reef 3D, a film about the beauty and the plight of reefs worldwide. As with Wild Ocean, Luke and Steve composed the film’s orchestral soundtrack, recording it at The Old Market Theatre in their hometown of Brighton & Hove in the UK. They have also celebrated the one year anniversary of The Old Market Theatre, which, having renovated it back in 2011, they now run as a full time venue, bringing music, theatre, dance, comedy and visual arts to the UK’s south coast.
Most recently, in August 2012, the largest ever assembly of STOMP performers (40 performers from 12 different countries) were brought together for a specifically choreographed appearance in the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
STOMP was created with the original U.K. cast: Luke Cresswell, Nick Dwyer, Sarah Eddy, Theseus Gerard, Fraser Morrison, David Olrod, Carl Smith and Fiona Wilkes.
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JORDAN BROOKS (Performer) Jordan Brooks is a NYC based composer, producer, and performer from Dallas, TX whose musical foundation is rooted in marching percussion. He toured the U.S. with the Santa Clara Vanguard and Blue Knights Drum Corps before earning his B.M. from Berklee College of Music and his M.M. from New York University.
JOSHUA CRUZ (Performer) was born in New York City where music and dance made him feel alive. He started his career with the Bowery Mission working with kids and the homeless community. He continues to guide inner-city kids through motivational speaking. He recognizes that he can do all things through Christ.
JONATHON ELKINS (Performer) is a Michigan native, born and raised in Metro Detroit. Since 2010 he has drummed, marched and instructed within Drum Corps and WGI ensembles throughout Michigan. He’s also been a member of both the Detroit Pistons and Detroit Lions drumline. His other love, improv comedy, has been pursued through studying and performing at Go! Comedy, UCB of NY and The Second City Chicago. He’d like to thank ALL of his family, friends, past instructors and the Lord for their never ending love, support, guidance and inspiration throughout the years! Jonathon feels blessed to be part of the STOMP family! Follow his adventures @elkinsjonathon
JASMINE JOYNER (Performer) was born and raised in Queens, New York. She received her Bachelors in Dance from SUNY Fredonia. As a professional dancer, she has performed in may dance ensembles, a theatre production of Cabaret, and she participated in Debbie Allen’s Academy Summer Intensive 2016. STOMP gives great Rhythms and good vibes, and she feels that this where she belongs. She is thrilled to have this opportunity to join the STOMP family.
ALEXIS JULIANO (Performer) is an award-winning dancer, teacher, and choreographer. She is best known as a finalist on “So You Think You Can Dance.” She has performed as a part of Tap Kids, the Hands Down Tap Project, Tap N Time, Jarod Grimes Underground Tap, Universal Studios’ Winter Parade, Nigel Lythgoe’s Dizzy Feet Gala, Capezio A.C.E. Awards, “So You Think You Can Dance” Tour and the Fox Presentation of “Grease LIVE!” She would like to thank Mom, Dad, Kristin and Joey for their continued support. Also huge thank you to Luke, Steve, and Fiona for giving her this opportunity.
RILEY KORRELL (Performer) is tap dance instructor, performer and entertainer from Frederick, Maryland. He has performed at distinguished venues such as Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, the Discovery Theater at the Smithsonian in D.C., and The Millennium Stage at the Kennedy Center. Riley was a member of the American Tap Team and has represented the United States in 2016 and 2017 as Male Soloist as well as Duos, Trios and groups. He has studied under many credited artists like Michelle Dorrance, Derick Grant, Aaron Tolson, Charles Renato, Ryan Johnson, Nicholas Young, and countless others.
CARY LAMB JR. (Performer) is a performer from Long Island, New York who has studied percussive movement and rhythms all his life. As an artist, he explores the strange, bizarre but always energetic extremes of dance. He’s Tap danced for the New York Mets, the Brooklyn Nets, and the Apollo Theatre while recognized by artists such as Missy Elliot, Chance the Rapper, and Snoh Allegra for the unique blend of tap and hip-hop. STOMP has only elevated his love for
12 www.PalaceStamford.org Show Information unconventional yet organic rhythms. Special thank you to the Rhythm of the Knight, TDO, Candence Step Team and of course, Team Lamb.
SERENA MORGAN (Performer) From just outside of London in the UK, Serena trained as a dancer from a young age. After being a part of the National Youth Ballet for a number of seasons she trained in Musical Theatre, and has been a part of festivals, concerts and television before graduating from London Contemporary Dance School in 2010. After working with UK based Contemporary Dance companies and Choreographers Serena joined STOMP and has performed with the show in the West End and the International tour before joining the New York cast.
ARTIS OLDS (Performer) this Chicago native earned his BA at Central State University, served as the marching band’s Head Drum Major, and honed his stepping skills as a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. Artis has performed with GRAMMY Award-winning artists Kanye West, John Legend, and The Roots, and as a cast member of Step Afrika!, has performed in over 25 countries. Catch Artis teaching in an interactive virtual stepping exhibit at the Smithsonian National Museum of African-American History and Culture (Washington, DC) and building the Bring Your Own BOOM brand in Chicago, IL. Thanks be to God. IG: @ Artis.The.Artist
SEAN PERHAM (Performer) Sean is a comedian, drummer, and actor from New York. He attended the College for Music Education at Fredonia State University and received his Bachelors in Music Education, continuing on to get his Masters of Music Performance at New York University. During that time, he traveled the world playing music and was fortunate enough to play the stages of Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall and others. After graduating, Sean was a full-time music teacher while also pursuing his acting/comedy career. It’s a dream come true to be a cast member of STOMP. @Seanperhamisme
IVAN SALAZAR (Performer) From Tecate, Baja California, Mexico. Buoyed by his passion for movement and music his whole life, he joined Chris Rubio’s percussion movement group and has performed throughout Southern California, from street corners to stadiums. Special thanks to Carlos Sigala, Chris Rubio, and Massapê for the inspiration and fundamentals. Bruno, Mum, Ne, Debe, and Nani and friends–He loves you guys!
CADE SLATTERY (Performer) Originally from San Diego, Cade joined a percussion motivational performance group called Jr. Crew in 2006 run by Chris Rubio, formerly of STOMP, who instilled rhythmic foundation, hard work, and dedication in Cade. He also works with special needs kids and adults and teaches drum classes to kids of any age. Cade first saw STOMP in 2007 and has wanted to be in the show ever since. He thanks, Mom and Dad, Chris, Nancy, his best friends Alex and Suco, and Uncle Paul. Outside of STOMP, Cade creates his own electronic music. Find out more at soundcloud.com/cade-slattery.
LUKE CRESSWELL (Director) is a self-taught percussionist from Brighton. His session work as a drummer and rhythm programmer includes Beats International, Bette Midler, Elvis Costello, and Bryan Ferry. After working for several years as a street musician and performer, he first created STOMP in 1991. He has directed, with Steve McNicholas, several award-winning commercials and short films. He received an Oscar® nomination for the film “Brooms,” an Emmy® nomination for STOMP OUT LOUD, and co-directed the award-winning IMAX movie, Pulse: A STOMP Odyssey.
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He has also received a special achievement award from the Chicago Human Rhythm Project. More recently, Luke co-created the Lost and Found Orchestra and the Vegas production of STOMP OUT LOUD and also co-directed the 3D IMAX movie Wild Ocean. Luke occasionally performs with STOMP, and is currently conductor of the LFO.
STEVE McNICHOLAS (Director), from Yorkshire, has worked as an actor/singer/musician/ writer with various theatrical and musical groups, starting out with the Bradford Theatre Group in 1973. Through the ‘80s he worked with Cliff Hanger, Covent Garden Community Theatre, and Pookiesnackenburger. Despite also being an original member of the a cappella group the Flying Pickets, and a final appearance in Mr. Bean, Steve no longer performs. He shares directorial credits with Luke Cresswell on STOMP-based films and commercials, and their new show, the Lost and Found Orchestra. With Luke, he composed the soundtrack to the Showtime movie, Riot, and shares the Oscar® and Emmy® nominations for his work on Brooms and STOMP OUT LOUD, and co-directed the award-winning IMAX movie, Pulse: A STOMP Odyssey. Steve also co-created the LFO and co-directed the 3D IMAX movie Wild Ocean, released worldwide in 2008.
VINCE LIEBHART (Casting). Off-Broadway: Orange Lemon Egg Canary, Cyclone, Summit Conference, Smashing, Four Beers, Men Without Shadows, Hold Please, Monsieur Ibrahim and the Flowers of the Koran, The Plank Project, Texarkana Waltz, Trueblinka, The Golem, As You Like It, Four, The Bitter Tears Of Petra Von Kant, #11 (Blue & White), Isn’t It Romantic. Classic Stage Company: Savannah Bay, The Winter’s Tale, Ghosts, The Underpants, Monster, Race, Naked, The Alchemist, Look Back in Anger, The Misanthrope, Hurricane. NY Stage and Film 2001, 2002 and 2003 seasons. Actors Theatre of Louisville/Humana Festival: The Scene.Boston: The Provok’d Wife & Dido, Queen of Carthage (A.R.T.), Family Stories, Swimming In March and Amazons/Imperialists One-Acts (Market Theater), Oklahoma City (Theater Offensive). Danton’s Death, 1000 Airplanes On The Roof,and The Mysteries And What’s So Funny(Bessie Award - Best Ensemble Cast). Film: Brother To Brother, Revolution #9, My Angel Is A Centerfold, Ordinary Sinner, and Company K. TV: “As The World Turns.”
FGTM / JOE WATSON (General Management). Richard Frankel and Joe Watson have been working together for the past 18 years in New York and on tour in the U.S. Shows general managed by Richard Frankel Productions and FGTM include STOMP, Smokey Joe’s Café, The Sound of Music, The Weir, Swing!, The Producers, Hairspray, Little Shop of Horrors, Sweeney Todd, Company, Young Frankenstein, Gypsy, The Norman Conquests, Finian’s Rainbow, Burn the Floor, A Little NightMusic , The Rocky Horror Show, Forever Tango, Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays, Necessary Targets, Old Jews Telling Jokes, Murder Ballad, Los Monólogos de la Vagina, Lennon: Through a Glass Onion and Flashdance. Richard and his partners Tom Viertel and Steve Baruch own and operate Feinstein’s/54 Below, Broadway’s supper club.
PRODUCERS: COLUMBIA ARTISTS MANAGEMENT, INC. (Producer) is an international leader in managing the careers and touring activities of the world’s most prominent performing artists and institutions. CAMI has been on the forefront of performing arts management and production throughout the world for nine decades. Columbia Artists Theatricals (CAT), founded in 1956 as a subsidiary of CAMI, collaborates with artists, producers, production companies and management agencies, bringing performances to over 450 cities around the world. Currently, CAT’s roster includes: Blue Man Group, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, Chicago, Elvis
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Lives, Just Jim Dale, Legends in Concert, Lennon: Through A Glass Onion, Menopause : The Musical, New York Gypsy All Stars, Brian Henson’s Puppet Up!, Saturday Night Fever, Shaping Sound, The Phantom’s Leading Ladies, and Voca People.
HARRIET NEWMAN LEVE Broadway: four-time Tony award winning producer: Anastasia; Beautiful: The Carole King Musical; An American in Paris; Hedwig and the Angry Inch; Of Mice and Men; Ann; One Man Two Guvnors; War Horse; Norman Conquests; Mountaintop; La Cage Aux Folles; A Little Night Music; 39 Steps; Diary of Anne Frank; Crucible; Hedda Gabler; Liuetenant of Inishmore; Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. Off Broadway: Beebo Brinker Chronicles; Family Secrets; Shockheaded Peter; Necessary Targets; Communicating Doors. She is a member of The Broadway League and was on the Board of Directors of New York Stage and Film for four years.
JAMES D. STERN CEO of Endgame Entertainment. Has produced or directed over 50 shows or movies including Broadway: A Little Night Music, Hairspray, The Producers, Legally Blonde, and STOMP. Film: An Education, Every Little Step, It’s the Rage, Pulse: A STOMP Odyssey, Michael Jordan to the Max, Proof, Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle, I’m Not There.
MORTON WOLKOWITZ Theatrical Producing Credits: Donnybrook, music and lyrics by Johnny Burke; The Enemy Is Deadstarring Linda Lavin; My Astonishing Self, starring Donal Donally; The Unexpected Man, by Yasmina Reza starring Alan Bates and Eileen Atkins; From Door to Door by James Sherman; One Shot One Kill by Richard Vetere; Tryst by Karoline Leach, directed by Joe Brancato; STOMP OUT LOUD in Las Vegas. He is managing part of “Suitz LLC” with Richard Sudock and Michael Wolkowitz. He has enjoyed success in the industrial and financial worlds and is former Chairman and current Director of Key Energy Services, Inc. He is married to the actress Anita Keal.
MITCHELL MAXWELL has produced six Broadway shows, twenty one Off-Broadway shows, four national tours, three West End shows, and five feature films. His shows have won the Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Obie Awards and his long-running Off-Broadway hit, Dinner With Friends by Donald Margulies, was the recipient of the 2000 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
SUSAN QUINT GALLIN / SUKI SANDLER: Productions include Desperately Seeking Susan (London, opening November 2007); Spamalot; STOMP (NY & tour); Woman Before A Glass; The Retreat From Moscow; Man Of La Mancha (2002 Revival); The Shape Of Things; Hedda Gabler(2001 Broadway); Fully Committed; Cowgirls; Angels In America; From The Mississippi Delta; The Rothschilds (Revival); Other People’s Money; Burn This; The Cryptogram(London).
DAN MARKLEY: Producing credits include Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, High Fidelity, Family Secrets (rev.), Vagina Monologues, Lifegame, Damn Yankees, On The Waterfront, Oleanna, and Jeffrey (film), with Alison Sheehy, Sarah, Hayden and Sander.
JENNIFER MANOCHERIAN: Broadway credits include Spring Awakening; The Little Dog Laughed; Caroline, or Change; Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom; Thoroughly Modern Millie; The Crucible; Jane Eyre, the musical; and The Kentucky Cycle. Off Broadway: Berkshire Village Idiot; STOMP; Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh; Showing Off; Palace of Amateurs. Film: Family Blues, which she also co-wrote.
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FRED BRACKEN (Associate Producer) first saw STOMP in Australia and resolved to see it performed in New York. Mr. Bracken works for CNN.
RICHARD FRANKEL PRODUCTIONS / MARC ROUTH (Executive Producers) Richard Frankel and Marc Routh have been producing and general managing shows together since 1985. Some of their productions include Young Frankenstein, Hairspray, Gypsy, and STOMP in New York, and STOMP OUT LOUD in Las Vegas, Sweeney Todd on tour, Little Shop of Horrors in London as well as a UK tour of The Producersand The King and Iand SpongeBob SquarePants Live in Asia. With their partners Tom Viertel and Steve Baruch they have produced some 60 additional musicals and plays in New York, London, and in Asia, including Company, Sweeney Todd, Little Shop of Horrors, Swing, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Penn and Teller, Driving Miss Daisy, Love Letters, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, and Angels in America.
ALAN J. SCHUSTER (Executive Producer) has operated the Orpheum, Minetta Lane, Union Square, 2nd Avenue and The Cherry Lane Theatres in New York and The Royal George Complex in Chicago. He built 37 Arts the home to the Baryshnikov Arts Center and the Orchestra of St. Luke’s. He has produced over 25 productions including STOMP OUT LOUD, Key Exchange, Mamet’s Oleanna, Marvin’s Room, Jeffrey, Vita and Virginia and Shockheaded Peter.
ALDO SCROFANI (Executive Producer) Founding producer of STOMP. Currently President and CEO of Theatre Management Associates, Inc. COO of Columbia Artists Theatricals (18 years). Executive VP of Jujamcyn Theatres (13 years). Over 100 productions including: Gone With The Wind, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Chita Rivera: The Dancer’s Life, Lovemusik, Elaine Stritch At Liberty, Noise/Funk, Tap Dogs, Sunset Boulevard, Carousel, Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, City of Angels, Grand Hotel, M. Butterfly, Jelly’s Last Jam, Into The Woods, Gypsy, Big River, My One and Only,and Dracula.
STAFF FOR STOMP
GENERAL MANAGEMENT FGTM Richard Frankel Joe R. Watson
ASSOCIATE GENERAL MANAGER Roberta Roberts
COMPANY MANAGER Carla Marie Rugg
GENERAL PRESS REPRESENTATIVE BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN Chris Boneau Jackie Green
TOUR PRESS REPRESENTATIVE C MAJOR MARKETING & PUBLICITY Catherine Major
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Production Manager...... Cassie Goldbach Assistant Company Manager...... Rosie Sullivan Production Carpenter...... Jason A. O’Neal Lighting Director...... Phillip Meyer Production Props...... Sean Feichtenbiner Production Electrician...... Joseph Doerr Production Sound...... Kasheed François Management Associate...... Alexandria Klote Controller...... Galbraith & Co./Amanda Hayek Assistant to Mr. Frankel...... Heidi Libby Assistant to General Manager...... Annie Shea Hulcher Assistant...... Camille Hayward Assistant to Mr. Routh...... Jonathan Gelb Information Technology Manager...... Ben Bigby Set Dresser...... Stacey-Jo Marine Photographers...... Marc Bryan-Brown, Steve McNicholas, Lois Greenfield Jun-Ichi Takahashi, Harry Pocius Legal Counsel...... S. Jean Ward, Esq. Insurance...... DeWitt Stern Group Risk Management Underwriters, Inc. Accounting...... Ira Schall, Schall & Ashenfarb CPA’s Travel & Housing...... Road Rebel Entertainment Touring Payroll Services...... PEOPLE HRO/Kim Merhar Payroll Data Processing, LLC Merchandising...... Marquee Merchandise, Inc./Matt Murphy Physical Therapy...... NEURO TOUR Physical Therapy, Inc Physical Therapist...... Sarah Llorens, DPT Medical Director...... Charles Garten, MD
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Original production presented by Yes/No People in association with Glynis Henderson and Loretta Sacco. STOMP’s exclusive agent and general inquiries: Loretta Sacco, c/o Yes/No Productions, N1 Offices, The Old Market, 11A Upper Market Street, Hove BN3 1AS Tel: 011.44.127 371.1151, Fax: 011.44.127.373.7538
Credits Designed by Yes/No Productions, Ltd.; Trucking by Janco; Scenery built by Light & Sound Design; Zippo lighters courtesy of Zippo Manufacturing Corp.; “Super Big Gulp” cups courtesy of Southland Corp.; Ski boots by Rossignol Ski Co.
Special Thanks More Merchandising/George Fenmore; Brad Bauner; Paul J. Botchis; David W. Caldwell; Sarah Eddy; E. Maria Flotta; Theseus Gerard; Fraser Morrison; Niclas Nagler; Jason Pelusio; Carl Smith; Fiona Wilkes; Derek Worley
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Chris Janson Friday, Jan. 10 | 8:00pm
Who is Chris Janson? He’s a “live legacy in the making” (Rolling Stone). Breakout country star Janson is a platinum- selling recording artist, high-octane entertainer, multi-instrumentalist, and award-winning singer/songwriter. In the four years since the release of his debut album, the three-time CMA nominee has collected prestigious accolades that place him amongst country music greats, including two No. 1 singles. He most recently took home the trophy for ACM Video of the Year for his Gold-certified, inspiring hit song “Drunk Girl,” which also earned the Song of the Year title at the 2018 MusicRow Awards. His chart-topping, double- Platinum smash “Buy Me A Boat” was named the iHeartRadio Music Awards Country Song of the Year and declared one of the “Ten Songs I Wish I’d Written” by NSAI. Now its onto new music for Janson: “Good Vibes,” the flagship single from his forthcoming album due this fall, is approaching Top 20 at country radio. In addition to his own successes, the talented songwriter has lent his pen to his industry peers. Tim McGraw (“Truck Yeah,” “How I’ll Always Be”), LOCASH (“I Love This Life”) and the legendary Hank Williams, Jr. (“God Fearin’ Man,” “Those Days Are Gone”) are among those who have taken his songs to great heights.
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DanceFest 2020 Festival…..Performance…..Dancers January 11 - January 19, 2020
Student Festival Performance Sunday, January 19, 6pm CB Festival Productions presents The 18th Annual DanceFest
PRODUCER AND DIRECTOR Carol Bryan
PRINCIPAL STAGE MANAGER LIGHTING DESIGNER Dan Stahl Scott Borowka
MASTER CLASS TEACHERS AND ACCOMPANISTS Ehizoje Azeke, Cary Brown, Justin Boccitto, Valeria Cossu, Kurt Froman, Karen Gayle, Jonathan Lee, Jerome Morris, Luis Salgado
DanceFest 2020 Schools Ballet School of Stamford at Chelsea Piers, Center Stage Dance Studio, City Center Dance, Connecticut Dance Center, Conservatory of Dance, Dance Nyaad, Darien Arts Center-Dance, Greenwich Dance Studio, Magical Movements School of Dance, Monroe Dance Academy, New York Dance, The Dance Pointe.
DanceFest 2020 is sponsored in part by support from The Department of Economic and Community Development and Roger & Rachel Brunswick
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DANCE NYAAD Carrie Tron, Director
“El Sueno” Choreography for Dance Nyaad Contemporary Ballet by: Carrie Tron Music: Down by Marian Hill
Dancers Sydney Cucolo, Jocelyn Falino, Antonella Fasulo, Morgan Fost, Naomi Gordin, Ainsley Haines, Anastasia Ocejo, Scarlett Roy, Kylie Staebler, Bridget Suchar, Penelope Suchar
CONSERVATORY OF DANCE Christine Titus, Artistic Director
“Faith” Choreographed by: Tracey Bonafide Music by: George Michael
Dancers Leah Aronowitz, Mia Baronowski, Ellie Bloss, Katie Bloss, Jenna Bonafide, Justine Bonafide, Julia Clark, Elizabeth Cobb, Avery Duffy, Madeline Ferrante, Marlo Ferrante, Gracie Gili, Maddie Godwin, Karina Grabine, Molly Greenan, Tessa Higgins, Claire Kedzierski, Hanna Langeland, Alexandra Lecher, Kaili Linask, Adeline Pennucci, Annamarie Smith, Ava Stone, Kailey Titus
CITY CENTER DANCE Sarah and Ian Antal, Directors
“Lose You” Young Choreographer: Antonia DeMaria Music: Lose You to Love Me (Selena Gomez)
Dancers Patty Andolino, Julia Bunta, Lauren Davidson, Lexi Frankel, Reagan Kelly, Avery Margolis, Madison Sanchez, Chloe Tender
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THE DANCE POINTE Melissa Truelove, Director
“Sorry” Choreography by: Victoria Martinez Music by: Halsey
Dancers Lucy Balanoff, Aubrey Byrne, Avery Byrne, Danielle Cappelli, Daniela Castagna, Alexandra Cavin, Christina Cavin, Lauren DeLaurentis, Victoria DeLaurentis, Erin Morlock, Isabella Perlman, Rebecca Starr
MAGICAL MOVEMENTS SCHOOL OF DANCE Linda Francica Laraqui, Director
“Born To Be Brave” Performed by: The Shooting Stars Choreographers: Linda Francica Laraqui, Alyssa Pellegrino La Grutta Artist: Lady Gaga
Dancers Isabella Agurto, Kiera Bowers, Stephanie Ciardiello, Rachel Conti, Emily Karipides, Alexis Merna, Leah Miceli, Olivia Naporano, Paige Onelli, Vanessa Dealbuquerque Parra, Elizabeth Riccio, Antonia Rieke, Isla Sommella, Olivia Wilkins
BALLET SCHOOL OF STAMFORD AT CHELSEA PIERS Marti Etter, Director
“All That” Choreography by Barry Kerollis and Kristin Montana
Dancers Dina Cordova, Cindy Li, Franki Spinelli Mastrone, Juliana Raia, Sydney Riccio, Lorrie Solonynka, Sophie Xu, Angel Zamore
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CENTER STAGE DANCE STUDIO JoAnn LoRusso, Director
“Never Enough” Young Choreographer: Nicole Murace Music by: Loren Allred from the Greatest Showman Soundtrack
Dancers Katie Bernard, Olivia Borchetta, Molly Cannon, Mia Carlucci, Anne Clark, Annalise Fabricatore, Nicole Murace, Hannah Newman, Isabella Orlando, Shayla Pensiero, Skylar Pinto, Emily Sasser, Alexa Smeriglio, Amanda Smeriglio, Lily Svec, Hannah Tedesco
GREENWICH DANCE STUDIO Kate Truesdell, Director
“Studio 54” Choreography by: Ehizoje Azeke Music by: Funkytown (Lipps, Inc.), Disco Inferno (The Trammps), Give it to me Baby (Rick James)
Dancers Sophia Tarbell Arnaboldi, Isabelle Brett, Neeley Clarke, Lulu Forrest, Anna Glasser, Alexandra Hannett, Victoria Hannett, Antonia Iraola, Noey Johnson, Katie Kulesh, Grace Mertz
CITY CENTER DANCE Sarah and Ian Antal, Directors
“The Greatest” Choreography by: Martha Lavery Music by: Sia
Dancers Melanie Barest, Antonia DeMaria, Angelica Koutsoubis, Julianna Mucciolo, Remy Rabin, Emma Wall
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CONSERVATORY OF DANCE Christine Titus, Artistic Director
“Don’t Stop Me Now” Choreography by: Brianne Clancy Music by: Queen
Dancers Ellie Bloss, Katie Bloss, Jenna Bonafide, Grace Bonita, Elizabeth Cameron, Julia Clark, Elizabeth Cobb, Mikayla Danter, Avery Duffy, Madeline Ferrante, Marlo Ferrante, Gracie Gilli, Karina Grabine, Tessa Higgins, Maddie Kalin, Sienna Kauh, Claire Kedzierski, Alexis Kelly, Emma Knob, Alexandra Lecher, Kaili Linask, Rebecca Lynch, Gracie McDevitt, Katie Reed, Donatella Scaturchio, Layla Shah, Annamarie Smith, Ava Snee, Ava Stone, Kailey Titus
NEW YORK DANCE Francesca Casale DeAngelo, Director
“First Burn” Young Choreographers: Francie Baumstark, Ava Catalic, Jackie Kaplan Music by: Lin-Manuel Miranda
Dancers Francie Baumstark, Sophia Bell, Ava Catalic, Sophia Grabbe, Jackie Kaplan
THE DANCE POINTE Melissa Truelove, Director
“Waving Through A Window” Choreography by: Emily Marks Music: Dear Evan Hanson (Original Cast Recording)
Dancers Lucy Balanoff, Aubrey Byrne, Avery Byrne, Danielle Cappelli, Daniela Castagna, Alexandra Cavin, Christina Cavin, Lauren DeLaurentis, Victoria DeLaurentis, Erin Morlock, Isabella Perlman, Rebecca Starr
INTERMISSION
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CONNECTICUT DANCE CENTER Tamara Saari, Director
“I Believe” Choreography by: Jacqueline Agrusa Music by: Yolanda Adams & Step Up Soundtrack
Dancers Mabel Albright, Connor Armstrong, Caoilainn Bischoff, Fiona Bischoff, Sophia Chen, Francescamary Chimento, Olivia Ciokajlo, Jana Coppola, Christian Deliz, Ava DeLuca, Alexia Glynn, Lily Hole, Jasper Keller, Anna Morton, Kate Morton, Mia Hoston, Emma Katz, Naomi Listokin, Gabby Luciano, Angelica Martinez, Katie Santoro, Jessica Scanlon, Ava Sciglimpaglia, Eden Sciglimpaglia, Addison Wynot
DANCE NYAAD Carrie Tron, Director
“Symbiosis” Young Choreographer: Morgan Fost Music by: Taro Umebayashi
Dancers Morgan Fost, Ainsley Haines, Maya Miyazaki, Anastasia Ocejo, Bridget Suchar
CENTER STAGE DANCE STUDIO JoAnn LoRusso, Director
“Girls Nite” Choreography by: JoAnn LoRusso Music by: Whitney Houston, Cyndi Lauper, Spice Girls, Moulin Rouge Original Soundtrack, Dr. Octavo
Dancers Katie Bernard, Olivia Borchetta, Kaitlyn Brennan, Molly Cannon, Mia Carlucci, Annie Clark, Annalise Fabricatore, Elisabeth Karipides, Nicole Murace, Hannah Newman, Isabella Orlando, Shayla Pensiero, Jordan Pinto, Skylar Pinto, Emily Sasser, Alexa Smeriglio, Amanda Smeriglio, Lily Svec, Hannah Tedesco
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THE DANCE POINTE Melissa Truelove, Director
“Idontwannabeyouanymore” Young Choreographer: Victoria DeLaurentis, Music by: Billie Eilish
Dancers Alexandra Cavin, Christina Cavin, Avery Byrne, Lauren DeLaurentis, Isabella Perlman, Rebecca Starr
MAGICAL MOVEMENTS SCHOOL OF DANCE Linda Francica Laraqui, Director
“Sweet Valley High” Guest Choreographer: Aliya Perry Music by: Avril Lavigne feat. Lil Mama
Dancers Paige Onelli, Vanessa Dealbuquerque Parra, Elizabeth Riccio, Isla Sommella
DARIEN ARTS CENTER Bonnie Gombos, Dance Director
“The Room Where It Happens” Choreography by: Jana Powers Music: Hamilton Soundtrack
Dancers Katie Cavolo, Lulu Deluca, Katie Galligan, Samantha Gombos, Mackenzie Maier, Lindy Mueller, Remi Repsher, Taelyn Richards, Mackenzie Swift
NEW YORK DANCE Francesca Casale DeAngelo, Director
“Hard To Get” Choreography by: Ashley Flanagan Music by: Bruno Mars, Phillip Lawrence, Ari Levine, Brody Brown
Dancers Francie Baumstark, Ava Catalic, Jackie Kaplan, Anya Khemlani, Alexa Kim, Lauren Kim, Caroline Kirby
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BALLET SCHOOL OF STAMFORD AT CHELSEA PIERS Marti Etter, Director
“Sun Mother” Young Choreographers: Sofia Acosta and Evelin Solonynka Music by: John D. Boswell
Dancers Sofia Acosta , Dina Cordova, Estefania Figueroa, Franki Spinelli Mastrone, Sydney Riccio, Evelin Solonynka, Lorrie Solonynka
DANCE NYAAD Carrie Tron, Director
“Feeling Good” Choreography for The Isadora Duncan Youth Ensemble by: Carrie Tron Music: Feeling Good by Nina Simone
Dancers Catherine Cerone, Sydney Cucolo, Caroline Dempsey, Jocelyn Falino, Antonella Fasulo, Morgan Fost, Naomi Gordin, Ainsley Haines, Maya Miyazaki, Anastasia Ocejo, Scarlett Roy, Kylie Staebler, Lexie Staebler, Bridget Suchar, Penelope Suchar, Bella Wilder, Sofia Wilder
MONROE DANCE ACADEMY Meghan Quinn and Jayme Wappel, Directors
“Found” Choreography by: Meghan Quinn Music: Dear Evan Hansen (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
Dancers Eliza Brakeman, Luisa Friend, Lainey Grumet, Nora Hurely, Madison Julian, Madison Minicus, Grace Morrow, Ryan Sokira, Harry Urbina
CITY CENTER DANCE Sarah and Ian Antal, Directors
“He Lives In You” Choreography by: Dina Giordano Music by: Jason Raise, The Lion King Ensemble & Tsidii Le Loka
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Dancers Patti Andolino, Melanie Barest, Julia Bunta, Antonia DeMaria, Angelica Koutsoubis, Julianna Mucciolo, Eve Rabin, Remy Rabin, Madison Sanchez, Chloe Tender, Emma Wall
FINALE
“Don’t Stop Me Now” Music by: Queen
All Dancers
Special recognition to the folowing schools for their unwaivering support and comittment in their participation 18 YEARS: CENTER STAGE DANCE STUDIO CITY CENTER DANCE DARIEN ARTS CENTER - DANCE MONROE DANCE ACADEMY 16 YEARS: BALLET SCHOOL OF STAMFORD NEW YORK DANCE 13 YEARS: GREENWICH DANCE STUDIO 12 YEARS: DANCE NYAAD 7 YEARS: MAGICAL MOVEMENTS SCHOOL OF DANCE 5 Years THE DANCE POINTE Special Thanks To: DANCEFEST SCHOOL DIRECTORS, JASON B. SIEGEL, RACHEL & ROGER BRUNSWICK
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The Orchestra starring former members of ELO Friday, Jan. 24 | 8:00pm
Not all rock was created equal and THE ORCHESTRA Starring Former Members of ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA is living proof.
With a pedigree reaching into the 70’s and 80’s with former members of Electric Light Orchestra and ELO Part II, THE ORCHESTRA Starring Former Members of ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA has launched their 2020 tour, heralding a continuing era of unparalleled symphonic rock.
All six members of THE ORCHESTRA Starring Former Members of ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA were formerly ELO Part II, with two of the six members—Mik Kaminski (the famous “Blue Violin”) and keyboardist Louis Clark—dating back to the Electric Light Orchestra in the 1970s and 1980s. The former members of ELO and ELO Part II, touring domestically and internationally since 2001 as THE ORCHESTRA Starring Former Members of ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA, are known as the “all time masters of symphonic rock” with the use of strings, synthesizers, and exquisitely layered vocals. For many people, the “ELO SOUND” is as close as they will ever get to classical music.
ELO hits from yesteryear are the cornerstone of THE ORCHESTRA Starring Former Members of ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA’s repertoire, including Strange Magic, Do Ya, Don’t Bring Me Down, Evil Woman, Livin’ Thing, Turn to Stone, Sweet Talkin’ Woman, Telephone Line, Ma-Ma-Ma Belle, Mr. Blue Sky and Roll Over Beethoven.
Call that sound The ELO Phenomenon … because fans all over the world say I “Can’t Get It Out of My Head!”
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Playtime at The Palace: The Amazing Max Sunday, Jan. 26 | 3:00pm
Max Darwin earned the moniker “The Amazing Max” for his extraordinary skills as a magician and also for his ability to entertain adult audiences while keeping the little ones spellbound.
Max combines magic and comedy, making objects appear and disappear and generally defying the laws of physics inches from theatergoer’s faces. This high-energy, interactive and all-around silly show is appropriate for audiences of all ages (recommended 3 & up).
The Amazing Max, is a perfect way to spend time with the entire family!
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Scripts on Tap With Director & Producer Lynne Colatrella (Taming the Lion) Monday, Jan. 27 | 7:00pm
Scripts on Tap is a reading of new works in development for both theatre and screen. Read by professional actors, these readings are the next step prior to mounting a full production of the work. Audience feedback becomes very important in the process.
January 27th “Taming the Lion” a play written by Jack Rushen Taming the Lion is the true story of the contentious relationship between movie mogul Louis B. Mayer, and William Haines, the first openly gay actor in the studio system in 1930.
Jack is a two-time winner of the Julie Harris Playwriting award for his plays Image and Taming The Lion. Recently, his short play, Testimonial won first place in the “Standing ovation awards” and was soon published by Smith & Kraus in “The Best Short Plays of 2019.”
Scripts on Tap is in partnership with Half Full Brewery.
BB King Blues Band Friday, Feb. 7 | 8:00pm
For over half a century, B.B. King and B.B. King’s Band defined the blues to the world, averaging over 250 sold out concerts per year, with classics like “The Thrill Is Gone,” “Every Day I Have The Blues,” “How Blues Can You Get,” and “Why I Sing The Blues.” Now BB King Blues Band members have gotten together to continue touring in the remembrance of “BB King”. These original members of “BB’S band Featuring “Michael Lee” (The Voice) are touring and performing all over the world. Combining over 100 years of musical talent, this is your chance to experience and celebrate these incredible legends…LIVE ON STAGE!
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Little River Band with opener Larry Stevens Saturday, Feb. 8 | 8:00pm
The Eagles founding member, the late Glenn Frey, knew what he was saying when he dubbed Little River Band “the best singing band in the world.”
Through the ‘70’s and ‘80’s, LRB enjoyed huge chart success with multi-platinum albums and chart topping hits like: “Reminiscing,” “Cool Change,” “Lonesome Loser,” “The Night Owls,” “Take It Easy On Me,” “Help Is on Its Way,” “Happy Anniversary,” “We Two,” “Man On Your Mind,” “The Other Guy,” and “It’s A Long Way There.”
Worldwide album and CD sales now top 30 million. And in 1982 LRB set a record for having had Top 10 hits for 6 consecutive years—In fact, they were the very first band to achieve that remarkable plateau! According to BMI, “Reminiscing” has garnered rare status with over 5 million air plays on American radio, and “Lady” is close behind with over 4 million air plays.
Playtime at The Palace Flip Flop Circus Sunday, Feb. 9 | 3:00pm
Comedy merges with imagination in the innovative new show featuring Liz Bolick and Therese Schorn. Brining slapstick, physical comedy, stunning visuals, wild costumes, original puppets, and comic antics all together.
With classic vaudeville style and the worldwide language of clowns, Liz and Therese create hilarious family entertainment. Perfect for festivals, theaters, corporate or family events, this show also plays beautifully to special needs audiences.
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Ron White Thursday, Feb. 13 | 8:00pm
Comedian Ron “Tater Salad” White, who first rose to fame as the cigar-smoking, scotch-drinking funnyman from the Blue Collar Comedy Tour phenomenon, has long since established himself as a star in his own right. Over the past 15 years, White has been one of the top grossing stand up comedians on tour in the country. His comedy recordings have sold over 14 million units (solo and with the Blue Collar Comedy Tour), he’s been nominated for two Grammys, he was featured in the Cameron Crowe Showtime Series, “Roadies,” and he even authored a book that appeared on the New York Times Best Seller List.
Audience members at White’s shows might notice a change in the stage set up—while the ever- present cigar, remains ever-present, Ron decided to forego his signature scotch drink, in favor of a glass of tequila. In fact, he enjoyed the taste so much, he bought the company. Fans can purchase their very own bottle of Number Juan Tequila, by visiting www.TatersTequila.com.
Touring nearly nonstop since the Blue Collar days, the masterful storyteller shows no signs of slowing down. Ron White has announced a number of 2020 tour dates, beginning in January, and extending well into the Spring and early Summer.
Marisela Concierto del Amor Friday, February 14 | 8:00pm
Marisela “La Dama De Hierro” se presenta este 14 de Febrero, Dia de los Enamorados Con todo su reporterio y toda su orquesta. En exclusiva una sola noche en todo Connecticut.
Marisela’s early career was helped immensely by the famous Mexican TV show of Siempre en Domingo by Raúl Velasco and then later expanding into the United States by the help of many other Spanish broadcasting shows such as Cristina, Don Francisco, Sábado Gigante, and many other televised shows famous in the 80’s and 90’s. Marisela’s first record release was titled Sin El a production of Enrique Elizondo and songs from the now well known Marco Antonio Solís who composed all the songs of her first hit album. Thanks to the wonderful song writer/composer and singer Marco Antonio Solis, who is one of Mexico’s greatest music artists of all time, her romantic CD was an instant hit. “La Pareja Ideal” a duet between Marisela and Marco Antonio Solis is one of her most memorable songs, being promoted while the two were actually dating.
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Playtime at The Palace Mr. Fish “Fabulous Forces” Sunday, Feb. 16 | 3:00pm
Gravity, the center of gravity, centripetal and centrifugal force, sound waves, air pressure and flight are demonstrated and explained in this fast paced and funny show. Lots of audience participation.
Greatness of Our God Tour- Newsboys with special guests Mandisa Thursday, February 20 | 7:00pm
Since arriving on the scene in 1985 in their native Australia, the Newsboys have taken Christian music by storm. Nearly three decades later, the iconic band is an undisputed industry leader, garnering six gold albums; 8 million units in career sales; 33 #1 singles; multiple GRAMMY® and American Music Award nominations; and signature hits ranging from “He Reigns” and “Born Again” to their recent 15-week chart-topper, “We Believe.”
Expanding their reach into film, the band appeared in the 2014 Pure Flix hit, “God’s Not Dead,” inspired by their song of the same name. Currently comprised of drummer Duncan Phillips; lead vocalist Michael Tait; guitarist Jody Davis; and keyboardist Jeff Frankenstein, the Newsboys’ latest recording, Hallelujah For The Cross, marks their first-ever collection of hymns.
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The creators of Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live want to take your family on an all new adventure—this time to the bottom of the ocean. Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium Adventure is an immersive experience that invites you to jump in and explore unknown ocean depths where prehistoric marine reptiles lived eons ago—and maybe live still today! Erth shows are at the forefront of family entertainment, using actors, technology, puppets, science and imagination to create an amazing visual experience that connects young audiences to the real science of paleontology. www.prehistoricaquarium.com
The Spinning Tales of Peter Pan and Cinderella on Ice Saturday, Feb. 29 | 3:00pm and 7:00pm
Join us in a world where magic is real, adventure is epic, and love is harmonious. Sit on the edge of your seats as professional champion ice skaters, broadway level singers, and cirque performers captivate you. Welcome to The Spinning Tales Of Peter Pan & Cinderella On Ice! Where fairy tales and ice collide!
Our story spins through the world famous tales of Peter Pan and Cinderella. Cinderella defeats the odds by jumping through obstacles to find her true love A new twist on your average love story. Following the long-awaited true love’s kiss, pirates interrupt and Peter Pan is called for a nonstop adventure through Neverland.
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This list reflects all contributions received from November 1, 2018 – November 30, 2019. Please report any errors to the Development Office.
The Palace Theatre gratefully extends a sincere thank you to the following corporations and foundations for their philanthropic leadership: Corporate Members
President’s Circle ($25,000+) Co-Communications Harman International Industries One Stamford Realty SL Green Realty Corp. Dr. and Mrs. Roger Brunswick
Leadership Circle ($15,000-$24,999) Pitney Bowes Inc. Robinson & Cole LLP UC Funds
Director’s Circle ($10,000-$14,999) Castleton Commodities International Ernst & Young LLP First County Bank NBCUniversal RFR Realty LLC Shipman & Goodwin LLP Webster Bank
Partner ($5,000-$9,999) Producer ($2,500-$4,999) Cacace, Tusch & Santagata Dr. Joseph & Lillian Stiefel Foundation Day Pitney LLP Grafico Marketing Group Elm Eastern Land Management Murace Plumbing Co., Inc. Finn Dixon & Herling LLP Sentinel Maintenance Gen Re Stamford Downtown Special Services District George & Jessica Harris Foundation Stamford Office Furniture Grade A ShopRite The Rich Foundation Icon International, Inc. Thomson Reuters Magna Construction Tooher-Ferraris Insurance Group Murtha Cullina LLP Phibro LLC Promoter ($1,000-$2,499) City Carting, Inc. United Services of America an AffinEco company
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The Palace Theatre gratefully extends a sincere thank you to the following Individuals for their philanthropic leadership:
Individual Members
Producer’s Circle Star ($500-$999) Courtney & Judy Nelthropp ($10,000+) Mary & Tom Conway Ray Olive Dave Berges & Debra Kendall Joseph Dudek Gail Piro Dr. & Mrs. Roger Brunswick Diane Erickson Joseph Reilly 191 Summer Street LLC Darlene Goodwin Lisa Rich Anne & Tom Giorgi Deborah Ricketts Director’s Circle Stephen Hoffman Patricia Rogers ($5,000-$9,999) Patty & Charlie Kaufmann Helen Seplowitz Marta & James Bailey Tracy Lavery John Sims Janet & Robert Dilenschneider Mr. & Mrs. Norman Lotstein Michaela Smith Terri & Ken Jacobsen Moira K. Lyons Ms. Janice Stanton Diana & Stephen Lenkowsky Mr. and Mrs. James McGurren Kristen Stops Ann & Jon Lipschutz Lisa Molinaro The Rogers Family Foundation Elizabeth & David Weinshel Thomas Morgillo Re & Peter Telep Josh Rich Lisa Tyson President’s Circle Christine Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Michael Weamer ($2,500-$4,999) Richard Smeriglio Christine Zidik Jeanne & William Charcalis Judy Stewart David Zieff Scott Laughinghouse Mr. Ken Stuart Fran and Carl Levinson Mr. & Mrs. Eric Spichiger Player ($100-$249) Mr. and Mrs. Courtney Nelthropp Ken Stuart Mark J. Adams Louise & Michael Widland Christopher Tebeau Valerie Ahneman Mr. and Mrs. William Tenca Mr. and Mrs. Alvaro Alfonso Leadership Circle Jonn Wilson Jeanne Allardyce ($1,000-$2,499) Michael Ambrosino Anonymous Backer ($250-$499) Natalia Anderson Jeri and Mark Appel Jonathan Asch Kristen Andrews Bradford Benjamin Joseph Baltz John Angeloni Linda & David Cunn Paula Callari Sara Arlotti Helen Doody Mary Carroll Mrs. Yadhira Astacio Elissa and Ray Gittings John Corcoran Sharyn Baer Sandra & Robert Goldstein Harry D. Day Jayne Bakis Darlene Goodwin Susan DiMattia Sandra Ballengee Linda & Dennis Hampton Mr. & Mrs. Jerrold Dolinger Mrs. Anita Barkan Hon. Donna Nelson Heller & Mary Ann Dunnell Liz Barron Mr. Norman S. Heller Mary Ellen Dyk Joseph Bartels Nancy Erskine Diane Erickson James Benincaso Charles Hinnant Carolyn Nadel-Farin & Philip Farin Marjorie Bennett Zachary Hummel Mary M. Carroll French Debi Berger Harriette and Ken Ketover Kathleen and Gerard Friscia Mr. Richard Berghaus Debbie and Howard Levy Celeste Frye Lois Berry Mr. and Mrs. Alan McIntyre Jennifer Gallois Claire Blaser Lori & Frank Mercede Tom and Anne Giorgi Stacy Bone Kendall & Michael E. Moran, Jr. Jay Greenberg Mr. & Mrs. Richard Blomberg Brita & Denis Nayden Robert Hasday Sarah Bourgeois Cathy & Paul Nonnenmacher Edward Healy Keturah Bracey Patricia & David Rodgers Debra & William James Wenkai & Jim Bradshaw Marylee Santoro & Dennis Palumbo Piera Laurino Mark Breden John Pasquale Tracy Lavery Susan Brill Betsey & Arthur Selkowitz Marla Leamon Maureen & Patrick Broderick Susan & Eugene Shanks Jerry Leamon Edward Browne Louis Silverman Eleanor & Mort Lowenthal Sharon Burley and Charles Cernansky Karen Tom David Mahar Jamie Buschmann Daniel McMorrow Cristiane Campese
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Debbie Cantrell Gino & Nancy Iannotta Amy Pagnani Nancy Carr Jeff Jackson John Parillo Bart Catalane Adam Japha James Parsons Alison Catanese Jenny Jimenez Louis Passerelli Patricia Catanzaro Melissa Johnson Frank Pate Nancy Cautillo Brian Jones Nancy M. Patterson Elaine Ceravone Anne Katcher Johna Pellicci Alex Chambers Patty and Charlie Kaufman Sandra Peterson Laurie Chiapetta John Kaufman Nick Petrone Anthony Chioditti Steven A. Kessner Kathy Petrower Paul Clapis Nadia Khan Jennifer Piekarski Elaine Nalty Clark Mihaela Kolich Danielle & Mario Pimpinella John Corcoran Karen Kolstad Ben Pinchin David Crandall Robert Kopito Doug Pinto Valerie Cooper Nancy Kristoff Jane Piotrowski Dr. Michael Cucka Fred Kuntzman Susan Plutzer Patrick Cunningham Vanessa and George Landegger Joseph Policastro Carol Cusick Robin Langsam Rocky Progano Harry Cuthbertson Elizabeth Lauber Camille Rapisarda Shirlyn Davis Courtney Logan Stuart Ratner Shawn Delp Tracy Lavery Shelby Reynolds Linda Demott Theresa Lombardi Annette Richmond Lisa Devingo Susan Lovallo Barbara Ripp Corrine DiVestea Barbara Jean Lorenti Angel L. Rodriguez Colleen Donahue Mr. & Mrs. Mort Lowenthal Mary Rolla Leigh Druckenmiller Mr. Robert Luther Alison Rourke Joseph Dudek Monica Lynn Peter Rozsa Teresa Dushku Linda Lyons David Rubin Kathleen Ebert Bruce Mackie Andreas Ruiz-Diaz Dawn Fernandes Deborah Maffettone Jeffrey Sandilands Paul Ferreira JoAnn Magyarik MaryLee Santoro & Dennis Palumbo Dr. Erica Finkelstein Kristen Maida Richard Sarner Rob Fischetti Domenick Maldonado Rijalda Savio Ms. Carol Forest Lynn Malkin John Savitz John Forlivio Mr. Matthew Malouin David Schafran Ken Friedrichsen Carol Mangan Andrew Seath Donna & Edward Fuhrman Kathryn Martino Toni Sechi Ellen & Michael Funck Jenny Maso Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Seife Michael Gabriel Chris Mavrides Mr. and Mrs. Paul Senecal Neil Gabriele Danielle L. McEwan Rosalyn M. Sherman Jennifer Gallois John McKiernan Thomas Shulman Beth Gardella Patricia McMullin Danielle Sieckhaus Mrs. Geraldine Giannattasio Miriam Mennin Ms. Marie Simonelli Tindley Gilbert Kristina Mentone Andrew Sklover William Gilbert Shelley Michelson Michael Smolak Larry Ginsburg Dr. and Mrs. Alan Morelli Meryl Sobel Jacquelyn Giordano Alaine Morin Nancie Spector Erin Girondo Leslie Moskowitz Adam Stepansky Michael Girondo Polly Morrow Daniella Sullivan Jami Goldman Kathleen Munro Shari Suss Stephanie Goldpin Mr. Brier G. Muse Gerald Szuch Andrew Grayson Courtney Nelthropp Bonnie Tappan George Harrison Kenneth Ng Cathy Telesco Audra Hart Dianne Nolan Thomas Thomas Paul Hearn Melissa Norrgard Lisa Tuccinardi Sonja Hennessy Debbie O’Boyle Lisa Tyson Joui Hessel Nancy O’Farrell Vito Varriale Annie Ho Joyce Olesen James Verbeck Ruby Hondros-Hewitt Thomas O’Neil Tatyan Vesselovskaya Jacqueline G. Hopkins David Ornstein Rick Watson Jay Horine Sara Osnoss Michael Weamer 42 www.PalaceStamford.org Circle of Friends
Amy Weiser Tamara Wilkinson David Yim Erica Wendell Nicholas Williams Tom Zezima Gary Werner Lawrence Willinger Christine Zidik Ms. Nancy Werner Annette Wilson Angelo Zullo Chris Westfahl Michelle & John Wilson Karmit Zysman Sharon White Lisa Wittenstein Richard Whitman Mrs. Carolyn Woodberry Grants and Sponsors
The Palace Theatre gratefully extends a sincere thank you to the following corporations and foundations for their philanthropic leadership: Grants
City of Stamford Connecticut Automotive Retailers Association GHADA Foundation George & Jessica Harris Foundation Ernst & Young, LLP Inner City Foundation For Charity & Education Legg Mason Global Asset Management S&L Marx Foundation Stamford Rotary Season Sponsors Harman SL Green Realty Corp. The Whittingham Family In Kind Sponsors
Best in Gourmet LLC Hampton Inn Blackstones Heineken California Tortilla H.L. Rich and Sons Moving Services Cilantro Hubbard’s Cupboard Cotto Wine Bar Nestle Waters North America County TV & Appliance Reddi Rooster Crowne Plaza Redniss & Mead Crystal Rock Sandwich Maestro Cylinder Vodka Optamark David’s Soundview Catering Palmer’s Darien DiMare Pastry Shop Sheraton Stamford Fairfield Pizza Strike a Pose Foto Booth Fiesta Atlantic Restaurant Titos Vodka Flinders Lane Tomatillo Taco Joint
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