The Program for Broadway in Detroit at the Fisher Theatre

THE PROGRAM FOR BROADWAY IN DETROIT AT THE FISHER THEATRE TheaterWorksUSA Martian Entertainment Greg Schaffert Lang Entertainment Group Lisa Chanel Jennifer Doyle & Roy Lennox Glass Half Full Productions Mary Maggio Tim Schwider Hummel/Greene Van Dean/Meredith Lucio Present The TheaterWorksUSA Production of THE LIGHTNING THIEF THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL

BOOK BY MUSIC & LYRICS BY JOE TRACZ ROB ROKICKI Adapted from the book, THE LIGHTNING THIEF, by RICK RIORDAN Featuring CHRIS McCARRELL as Percy Jackson with IZZY FIGUEROA JORREL JAVIER RYAN KNOWLES SAM LEICHT SARAH BETH PFEIFER JAMES HAYDEN RODRIGUEZ JALYNN STEELE T. SHYVONNE STEWART KRISTIN STOKES

SCENIC DESIGN BY COSTUME DESIGN BY LIGHTING DESIGN BY SOUND DESIGN BY LEE SAVAGE SYDNEY MARESCA DAVID LANDER RYAN RUMERY

NEW PUPPETRY DESIGNS BY FIGHT DIRECTION BY HAIR, WIG & MAKEUP DESIGN BY ACHESONWALSH STUDIOS ROD KINTER DAVE BOVA

Bank of America applauds Broadway PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER COMPANY MANAGER PRODUCTION MANAGER in Detroit for bringing the arts to all VERONICA AGLOW T.J. KEARNEY JENNIFER R. GRAVES BRIAN LYNCH TOUR MARKETING & PRESS NATIONAL PRESS REPRESENTATIVE EXCLUSIVE TOUR DIRECTION When members of the community support the arts, they help inspire and ALLIED TOURING J.T. PUBLIC RELATIONS THE ROAD COMPANY enrich everyone. Artistic diversity can be a powerful force for unity, STEPHEN LINDSAY & BRETT SIROTA creating shared experiences and a desire for excellence. CASTING BY GENERAL MANAGEMENT STEWART/WHITLEY MARTIAN ENTERTAINMENT Bank of America recognizes Broadway in Detroit for its success in CHRISTINE MCKENNA-TIRELLA bringing the arts to performers and audiences throughout our community. ORCHESTRATIONS MUSIC DIRECTOR Visit us at bankofamerica.com/local WILEY DEWEESE WILEY DEWEESE Life’s better when we’re connected® & ROB ROKICKI CHOREOGRAPHED BY ©2018 Bank of America Corporation | SPN-126-AD | ARR6WNBC PATRICK McCOLLUM

DIRECTED BY STEPHEN BRACKETT

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical was originally developed and presented by TheaterWorksUSA — Barbara Pasternack, Artistic Director and Michael Harrington, Managing Director. Original casting by Jason Blitman & Greg Uliasz. This production is being presented in arrangement with Rick Riordan and the Gallt & Zacker Literary Agency. Original Cast Recording on Broadway Records.

3 CAST (in alphabetical order) Grover/Mr. D...... JORREL JAVIER Chiron and others...... RYAN KNOWLES Percy Jackson...... CHRIS McCARRELL Clarisse and others...... SARAH BETH PFEIFER Luke and others...... JAMES HAYDEN RODRIGUEZ Sally and others...... JALYNN STEELE Annabeth...... KRISTIN STOKES UNDERSTUDIES for Chiron and Grover—IZZY FIGUEROA; for Percy and Luke—SAM LEICHT; Be a hero for Annabeth—SARAH BETH PFEIFER; for Clarisse and Sally—T. SHYVONNE STEWART DANCE CAPTAIN—KRISTIN STOKES FIGHT CAPTAIN—JAMES HAYDEN RODRIGUEZ to a little THERE WILL BE ONE INTERMISSION DURING THE PERFORMANCE. TIME Present Day champion. PLACE Camp Half-Blood, Long Island, NY Also, New York and Los Angeles. And a bunch of places in between. MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT 1 “Prologue/The Day I Got Expelled”...... Percy, Company “Strong”...... Sally, Percy “The Minotaur/The Weirdest Dream”...... Percy, Company “Another Terrible Day”...... Mr. D “Their Sign”...... Chiron, Percy, Luke, Grover “Put You in Your Place”...... Clarisse, Annabeth, Company “The Campfire Song”...... Campers, Chiron Alexia “The Oracle”...... The Oracle, Company Dearborn, MI “Good Kid”...... Percy, Company “Killer Quest!”...... Percy, Annabeth, Grover, Company ACT II “Lost!”...... Percy, Annabeth, Grover “My Grand Plan”...... Annabeth “Drive”...... Percy, Annabeth, Grover, Ares, Company “The Weirdest Dream (Reprise)”...... Percy Our Little Champion program honors children who have “The Tree on the Hill”...... Grover, Company “D.O.A”...... Charon, Company overcome a major obstacle in their young lives. We’re “Son of Poseidon”...... Percy, Annabeth, Grover, Ares, Company inviting you to join us in recognizing these champions! “The Last Day of Summer”...... Percy, Luke, Company “Bring on the Monsters”...... Company Thanks to our supporting community, our Little Champions are ORCHESTRA Conductor/Keyboard/Melodica—WILEY DeWEESE able to engage in great opportunities on and off the field. Together, Drums/Percussion—JEFF FERNANDES we are leading the charge to enable children, families and Guitar—KEVIN WUNDERLICH Bass—YUKA TADANO communities to achieve bright and promising futures. Keyboard Programmer—RANDY COHEN and TAYLOR WILLIAMS, COHEN KEYBOARDS Guitar—CHUCK NEWSOME

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Creative Files: Creative/19-DTE-1081/R0 > 2019-01-14-DTE1081-migreencurrents-5.375x8.375-R0.indd Bleed - none | Page 1 of 1 | Rev0 | 2019-01-14 REVISIONS DUE TO AGENCY 2019-01-14 DT ____ CR ____ TR ____ PR ____ AE ____ THE HIT BROADWAY MUSICAL JALYNN STEELE (Sally and others). Over- WHO’S WHO joyed to be a part of this amazing show! Off- CHRIS McCARRELL (Percy Jackson) origi- Broadway: Sistas: The Musical (Dr. Simone). nated the role of Percy Jackson in the 2017 Off- National/international tours: Fosse (Lead and Broadway production of The Lightning Thief. Gotcha Girl). Regional: Mamma Mia! (Tanya), Broadway: Les Misérables (Marius). Television: Beehive, Little Shop of Horrors (Ronette). Other “Peter Pan Live,” “The OA.” Regional: Anne of Credits: After Midnight (Star), Rock of Ages Green Gables (Gilbert) at Fingerlakes Musi- (Justice). “Grateful to my family and husband.” cal Theatre Festival, Sweeney Todd (Anthony) @Jalynn_The*Entertainer. at Kansas City Rep, Summer of ’42 (Hermie) at T. SHYVONNE STEWART (u/s Clarisse, Sally) Bucks County Playhouse, Bubble Boy: The Musi- is a navy brat, but considers Dallas home. Na- cal (Bubble Boy) at American Theatre Group. A tional tour debut! Credits include Sister Act (En- 2013 graduate of Baldwin Wallace Conservatory semble, Tina, u/s Deloris), AIDA Cruises (Lead of Music. Love to Mom and Dad always. Soloist), Kennedy Center Honors, Christmas IZZY FIGUEROA (u/s Grover, Mr. Brunner, As- in Washington. Degrees from Spelman College, sistant Stage Manager). Thrilled to be a part of George Washington and Georgetown. “Thanks TLT touring Co. Tours/regional: James…Peach to God, family, friends, creative team and my (N.J. premiere, TGS); Click, Clack, Moo (TWU- amazing representation.” IG: @chosenmelody. SA); Joseph…Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus tshyvonnestewart.com. Christ Superstar (PIP); Carded (Feinstein’s/54 KRISTIN STOKES (Annabeth, Dance Captain) Below). Thanks to Stewart/Whitley, TLT team and has had the honor of playing Annabeth since TLT Meg Pantera Agency! “For my Bern.” @izzyyfig. first workshop, including both Off-Broadway runs, JOR R EL JAV I ER (Grover, Mr. D). Stoked to and recording the original cast album. Other cred- join Camp Half-Blood! Regional credits: Mamma its include The Ballad of Little Jo, Two River The- Mia! (Casa Mañana), In the Heights (Lyric The- atre (OCR); Fly By Night, Dallas Theatre Center; atre of Oklahoma and ZACH Theatre). Texas Agent 355, Musical Theatre Factory; Tales from State University (B.F.A. musical theater c/o ’18). the Bad Years, Theatreworks Silicon Valley. Love and thanks to his parents and sister, his ROB ROKICKI (Music, Lyrics, Orchestra- Texas State family and the folks at CGF Talent. tions) is a songwriter, performer and educator. JorrelJavier.com. IG: @Jorrel_. His shows have been nominated for three Drama RYAN KNOWLES (Chiron and others) originat- Desks and a Lortel Award. Projects: Strange Tails ed the role of Buddy in the world tour of We Will (Ars Nova ANT Fest); Relativity (USC) with Mi- Rock You, the Queen musical. Tours: How The chael Ruby; the graphic novel rock musical, Mon- Grinch Stole Christmas, Todrick Hall’s OZ: The stersongs (NAMT ’18). Larson Award finalist Musical. Off-B’way: Bulldozer, NEWSical, Cal- and alum of the BMI writing workshop. Thanks igula Maximus, Radio City. Regional: FTR: The to TWUSA, Iconis, Flynnie, Abrams and all the Brat Pack, Disney’s Hunchback, Disney’s Alad- artists who’ve contributed to the development of din. TV: Host of Nickelodeon’s “Me:TV.” Follow this show. B.F.A., B.A. University of Michigan. on Twitter/Insta: @ImRyanKnowles. Albums available on Broadway Records. robertro- SAM LEICHT (u/s Percy, Luke) is so excited to kicki.com. @rrokicks. be making his national tour debut with The Light- JOE TRACZ (Book) is the writer of Broadway’s ning Thief! Previous regional credits include Link Be More Chill (with Joe Iconis) and Poster Boy in Hairspray, Will Bloom in Big Fish and Gabe (with Craig Carnelia, Williamstown Theater Fes- in Next to Normal. Proud Baldwin Wallace Uni- tival). TV/film work includes all three seasons of versity alum. So much love to family and friends. Netflix’s “A Series of Unfortunate Events.” Joe is Instagram: @leichtning. an alumnus of the Ars Nova Play Group, a former SARAH BETH PFEIFER (Clarisse and oth- Playwrights Realm writing fellow, and for The ers, u/s Annabeth) is pumped to hit the road and Lightning Thief, a Drama Desk nominee for Best continue her journey with this amazing show! Book. He has a B.A. from Kalamazoo College and Notable past credits include The Lightning Thief an M.F.A. from NYU Tisch. (Lucille Lortel), Goldstein (The Actors Temple) RICK RIORDAN is the author of five #1 New and Legally Blonde (national tour). She is an ac- York Times bestselling series, including the Percy tive voice-over artist and a member of the Constel- Jackson series, the Kane Chronicles, the Heroes lation Choir. @itsmesbp. of Olympus series, the Magnus Chase series and MUSIC BY SARA BAREILLES JAMES HAYDEN RODRIGUEZ (Luke and the Trials of Apollo, with the fourth book in that others, Fight Captain) originated the role of series, The Tyrant’s Tomb due out in October 2019. “LOVE SONG,” “BRAVE” Luke in NYC and is on the original cast album. He is also the author of the multi award-winning Favorite credits: The Visitor (The Public The- Tres Navarre mystery series for adults. For 15 ater), Spring Awakening (first national tour), Man years Rick taught english and history at public and FISHER THEATRE • MAY 7–19 of La Mancha (Shakespeare Theatre Company), private middle schools in the San francisco Bay Hairspray (Signature Theatre). TV: “Conan @ Area and in Texas. While teaching in San Antonio, BroadwayInDetroit.com, ticketmaster.com, 800-982-2787 & box office The Apollo.” “Sending love to my boys at home!” Saint Mary’s hall honored him with the school’s 313-872-1000 • Groups (12+): [email protected] (subject: jameshaydenrodriguez.com. @james_hayden. first Master Teacher Award. While teaching full- Waitress) or 313-871-1132 • 7:30PM May 12 9

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Partial Comfort, Clubbed Thumb. Regional in- WHO’S WHO cludes Oslo Repertory Theater, Dallas Theater time, Riordan began writing mystery novels for Center, Goodman Theatre, Guthrie Theater, grownups. His Tres Navarre series went on to Shakespeare Theatre Company, Washington Na- win the top three national awards in the mystery tional Opera, Westport Country Playhouse, Yale genre—the Edgar, the Anthony and the Shamus. Repertory. International: Dublin’s The Gate, Ed- Today over 96 million copies of his books are in inburgh Fringe Festival. NAACP: Satchmo at the print in the United States and rights have been Waldorf (Wallis Annenberg), Helen Hayes: Much sold into more than 38 countries and translated Ado About Nothing, A Midsummer Night’s Dream into 42 languages. Rick is the publisher of Rick (nom.) Richard III (nom.). Connecticut Critics Cir- Riordan Presents, an imprint at Disney-Hyperion cle: The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow. Mem- dedicated to publishing own-voices fiction for ber of Wingspace Theatrical Design. Instructor: middle grade readers based on world cultures and Yale School of Drama and Rhode Island School of mythologies. Twentieth Century Fox adapted the Design. Training: B.F.A. Rhode Island School of first two books of his Percy Jackson series. His Design. M.F.A. Yale School of Drama. books have spawned related media, such as graph- SYDNEY MARESCA (Costume Designer) re- ic novels and short story collections. Rick Riordan cently designed the costumes for Hand to God on now writes full time. He lives in Boston with his Broadway and in London, Real Enemies (Brook- wife and two sons. lyn Academy of Music), Boy (Keen Company), A STEPHEN BRACKETT (Director). Credits Delicate Ship (The Playwrights Realm), John and include Be More Chill (Signature and Two River Jen (Keen Company), Winners (EST), Percy Jack- Theaters/upcoming Lyceum Theater), The Light- son and the Lightning Thief (TheaterWorksUSA), ning Thief (TheaterWorksUSA, national tour), When January Feels Like Summer (EST), Year of Significant Other (Geffen Playhouse), The Mad the Rooster (EST, Henry Hewes nomination), Il Ones (Prospect Theater), Ultimate Beauty Bible Turco in Italia (Juilliard), Blood Play (The De- (Page 73), I Now Pronounce (Humana Festival), bate Society), 16 Words or Less (Clubbed Thumb), MAY 17-19 Le Switch (About Face), Buyer & Cellar (Rattle- Finks (EST). Film work includes Sin Matador, stick and Barrow Street Theaters/national tour/ Breakup at a Wedding and Movie 43’s Superhero MUSIC HALL London’s Menier Chocolate Factory) and Be a Speed Dating. Faculty: NYU. BroadwayInDetroit.com Good Little Widow (Ars Nova). Upcoming: A DAVID LANDER (Lighting Designer). Broad- Strange Loop (Playwrights Horizons) and Fall way designs include Harvey Fierstein’s Torch 1-800-982-2787 • Groups 10+ Tickets 313-871-1132 Springs (Barrington Stage). Song, The Winslow Boy, The Heiress with Jessica PATRICK McCOLLUM (Choreographer). Chastain, Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, 33 Credits include The Band’s Visit (Broadway, At- Variations with Jane Fonda, I Am My Own Wife, lantic Theater Company); Angels in America A Man for All Seasons, among others. Off-B’way: (Broadway 2018); The Tempest (L.A. Philharmon- Atlantic Theater, Public Theater, Vineyard The- ic); Oh, Hello! (Broadway, Cherry Lane Theatre); atre, among others. Regional: Alley Theatre, The Lightning Thief (Lucille Lortel Theater); A.R.T., Goodman Theatre, Huntington Theater, Journey Man From Nebraska (Second Stage); Blueprint La Jolla Playhouse, Mark Taper Forum, Old Specials (Public Theater); Rain (Old Globe); Un- Globe, among others. Awards: Two Tony Award to the known Soldier (Williamstown Theatre Festival); nominations; five Drama Desk nominations (one past. You Are Here (Goodspeed Opera House); Wilder- win), among others. ness (Abrons Arts Center); Permission(MCC). As RYAN RUMERY (Sound Designer) is a musician, associate choreographer for Broadway/Off-Broad- composer and producer. His music is in the films way: The Last Ship, Peter and the Starcatcher, The Spectacular Rise and Fall of Paul Manafort Rocky, Murder Ballad (Manhattan Theater Club); (Washington Post), Afghan Cycles (Brooklyn Film Wicked as North American Dance Supervisor. Festival), Awake: A Dream from Standing Rock WILEY DeWEESE (Music Direction/Orches- (Tribeca), How to Let Go of the World (And Love trations) is an NYC-based music director/ar- All the Things Climate Can’t Change) (Sundance, ranger/pianist. Credits as music director and/or HBO) and City of Gold (Sundance). Recent theat- orchestrator: The Lucky Ones (Ars Nova), The rical projects include Apologia (Roundabout), Be Abominables (The Civilians/Children’s Theater More Chill (Signature Theatre). Recently received Company), The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jack- the Obie for Sustained Excellence in Sound De- son Musical (TheaterWorksUSA/Lucille Lortel sign and Composition, and was a composer for the Theater), The Wildness (Ars Nova). Credits in oth- Sundance Institute of Music and Sound Design er music capacities: Girl from the North Country Labs at Skywalker Sound. (Public), Amélie (B’way, Center Theater Group, ACHESONWALSH STUDIOS (New Puppetry Berkeley Rep), First Daughter Suite (Public), Pre- Designs) is a kinetic creation studio providing ludes (LCT3), Fortress of Solitude (Public). Wiley design, fabrication, direction and performance is a graduate of NYU Steinhardt. services. Our clients include Amazon Studios, LEE SAVAGE (Set Designer). New York: The- Broadway, Cirque du Soleil, Disney, Lincoln Cen- Fisher Theatre • June ��–�� aterWorksUSA, Labyrinth Theater Company, ter Theater, Radio City Music Hall and Theater- BroadwayInDetroit.com, ticketmaster.com, 800-982-2787 & box office 313-872-1000 Women’s Project Theater, LCT3, Roundabout WorksUSA. AchesonWalsh Studios was founded Groups (12+): [email protected] (subject: Anastasia) or 313-871-1132 • 6:30PM June 16 Theatre Company, Atlantic Theater Company, by Matt Acheson and Fergus J. Walsh in 2014. Re- 10 11 The Whitney Festival. Opera: Glimmerglass Festival, Central WHO’S WHO City Opera, Sarasota Opera, Kansas Lyric Op- Desserts by Duecent to media:work includes 11/16/2018 Candide at the Alliance The- era, Washington National Opera, Santa Fe Opera. ater, The Wizard of Oz at the Kansas City Ballet davebovadesign.com. Publication:and William Johnson Hippopotamus in develop- VERONICA AGLOW (Production Stage Man- Executive Pastry Chef Eric Bunge Publication:ment at LabWorks Broadway at inThe Detroit New Vic. ager). Off-Broadway: Avenue Q, Fiddler on the ROD KINTER (Fight Director). Off-Broadway Roof (National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene); On playbillcredits programs include Pearl2018–19 Theatre Company (Resident the Grounds of Belonging (Public Theater); The Fight Director 2009–2016): Fatal Attraction: A Mad Ones (Prospect Theatre Company); A Taste RunGreek dates: Tragedy, 12/4/18… The Anthem, Abe Lincoln’s Big of Things to Come (York Theatre); and Brits Gay Dance Party, Red Roses Green Gold, Days Off-Broadway (59E59 Theaters). Regional: Cape Size:to full-pageCome, Mary with Shelly’s bleed Frankenstein. New York Playhouse, Geva Theatre, Bucks County Play- City Opera Resident Fight Director 1995–2011. house, Arkansas Repertory Theatre. As always, trimRegional: size: 5-3/8 American in. w. x 8-3/8Repertory in. h. Theatre, Utah this is dedicated to her super-supportive parents. bleed:Shakespeare 1/8 in. Festival, Barter Theatre, Hudson T.J. KEARNEY (Assistant Stage Manager). Valley Shakespeare Festival, Shakespeare on the Broadway: Deaf West’s Spring Awakening. Tour: insideSound, margin: Princeton 1/4 in. Festival, Glimmerglass Opera, Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Off-Broad- NJ State Opera. Faculty AMDA. rodkinter.com. way: As You Like It (CSC); …Charlie Brown Proof:DAVE #2; 11/16/18;BOVA (Hair, 8:48AM Wig & Makeup Designer). (York). Regional: 42nd Street (Bucks); Newsies, Broadway: Be More Chill, M. Butterfly, Sunset Hairspray, The Producers (Maltz); As You Like It, For:Boulevard, Nederlander Bandstand, Detroit Indecent, The Real Thing, My Fair Lady (Bay Street); The Steward of Chris- Violet. Off-Broadway: Be More Chill, Jerry tendom, Humor Abuse, Leap of Faith, Girlfriend (FisherSpringer Theatre The & Opera, others) Little Miss Sunshine, Here (CTG); Merrily We Roll Along (Wallis); Twist! An Lies Love, Buried Child, Pericles, Booty Candy, American Musical (Pasadena); Six Dance Lessons, Design:My FrankName Bach, Is Asher Lev, Good Person of Szech- This Wonderful Life (Laguna). B.F.A. CalArts. Bachwan, & Associates; Romeo Phoneand Juliet. 313-822-4303, Steppenwolf, Goodman JENNIFER R. GRAVES (Company Manager). …at The Whitney. [email protected], Signature Theatre, Playwright Hori- 40+ shows including Broadway: Eclipsed, Hair, zons, Dallas Theatre Center, Shakespeare The- Riverdance. Tours: Hair, August Osage County After twenty-eight years as Michigan’s Premier atre of D.C., Ford’s Theatre, The Public, Public (Estelle Parsons), Riverdance, West Side Story Works, Seattle Rep, Two River Theatre, Delaware (USA, Canada, Japan), Fiddler on the Roof (The- Pastry Chef, Eric presents his “Greatest Hits” each Rep, Cleveland Play House, Utah Shakespeare odore Bikel), Camelot (Robert Goulet). Chicago: evening after theater. His menu includes chef- prepared specialties, cakes, tortes, cheesecakes and, of course, Chocolate Silk Pie!

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13 THE ROAD COMPANY (Tour Direction). munities throughout New York City and North Off-Broadway and touring: Found, Silence! Matt WHO’S WHO Founded in 1997 by Stephen Lindsay and Brett America. Celebrated for its work since 1961, & Ben, Johnny Guitar, Shout!, Listen to My Heart, Heartbreak Hotel, I Love Lucy Live, Immediate Sirota. In addition to The Lightning Thief: The TWUSA has developed nearly 150 thought-pro- Girls Night!, Divorce Party and more. Founder/ Family, Wicked. Thanks Mom, family and friends. Percy Jackson Musical, current representation in- voking and entertaining plays and musicals, and Partner: Off-Broadway Touring, Plus Media. BRIAN LYNCH (Production Manager) has been cludes Wicked, Ain’t Too Proud, The Prom, Bee- presented them to over 100 million people in 49 LISA CHANEL (Co-Producer) joined the board working on Broadway over 40 years. His credits tlejuice, The Band’s Visit, Charlie and the Choco- states, Canada and the Virgin Islands. twusa.org. of TheaterWorksUSA in 2014 and is currently include Rent, Avenue Q, Baz Lurhman’s La Bo- late Factory, The SpongeBob Musical, Rock of MARTIAN ENTERTAINMENT (Producer/ serving as chair. She is a lifelong patron of and hème, Billy Joel’s Movin’ Out, In the Heights, Ages, The Choir of Man and The Illusionists. The General Manager) is a Tony Award-winning firm advocate for the arts. Road Company is made possible by Magaly Bar- West Side Story, Ragtime, White Christmas and owned by Carl D. White and Gregory Rae, and JENNIFER DOYLE (Co-Producer) is an educa- Sting’s The Last Ship. one, Shawn Willett, Jenny Kirlin, Justine Spingler, includes Tyrus Emory and Steven DeLuca. Select Joe Reed and Michelle Shine. tor. After a long career as a learning specialist in ALLIED TOURING (Tour Marketing & Press) credits: The Play That Goes Wrong (N.Y. and tour); New York independent schools, she is now a pri- is a full-service engagement management agency ASHLEE LATIMER (Brand Strategist) is a The Normal Heart (Tony Award); Hedwig and the vate consultant to families that have children with representing Broadway tours and other live tour- Tony Award-winning producer, director and writ- Angry Inch (Tony Award); A Clockwork Orange; learning issues as well as advising educational ing events across North America. Current tours: er based in New York City. Broadway: Once on Bare: The Musical; the feature film musical Hello media companies. She has invested in a number The Book of Mormon; Roald Dahl’s Charlie and This Island (Tony Award), Be More Chill; West Again; and the TV pilot “Sox News.” Upcoming: of Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows. End: The Jungle; Off-Broadway and national the new musicals Home Street Home, Loch Ness the Chocolate Factory; Rodgers & Hammer- ROY LENNOX (Co-Producer) has had a long ca- stein’s Cinderella; Hello, Dolly!; Kinky Boots; tour: The Lightning Thief, Be More Chill. Love and Run Baby Run. MartianEntertainment.com. to the Village. reer in finance and investment. He has invested in The Play That Goes Wrong; Rent; Rock of Ages; GREG SCHAFFERT (Co-Producer) Broadway: a number of Broadway and Off-Broadway plays, School of Rock; Something Rotten!; Irving Ber- JASON BLITMAN AND GREG ULIASZ Lead Producer: Peter and the Starcatcher (five including a Tony-nominated Best Musical. lin’s White Christmas. Upcoming tours: Ain’t Too (Original Casting). Currently, Jason is the As- Tony Awards), All Shook Up, Burn the Floor. Off- Proud, Clue—Live on Stage, The Lightning Thief, sociate Artistic Director at TWUSA and Greg is Broadway: Bat Boy The Musical, Shear Madness, GLASS HALF FULL PRODUCTIONS (Co- Clint Black’s Looking for Christmas, Mean Girls, the Lead Theatrical Agent at MSA. So proud to Striking 12, John & Jen. Regional: Something Producer) is a U.K.-based production company, SpongeBob SquarePants. have assembled the original Off-Broadway cast! in the Game. Current: Looking for Christmas managed by Gareth Lake and founded by Gareth Endless love to Chris, Kristin, Sarah Beth, James, (Old Globe). In development: Atlantis, Singing and Adam Blanshay. GHF produces internation- STEWART/WHITLEY CASTING (Casting). ally, with latest credits including Network (Broad- Duncan Stewart, CSA and Benton Whitley, CSA. Carrie, George, Jonathan, Danielle, Sam, Peter River: The Muscle Shoals Musical, Painted Alice. and the half-bloods along the way. Thanks Bar- gregschaffert.com. way), Pinter at the Pinter Season and King Lear B’way/ N.Y.: Hadestown, …the Great Comet of (West End). 1812, On the Town, Pippin, Chicago, La Cage…, bara, Franklin and Eric. LANG ENTERTAINMENT GROUP/VICTO- Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Curvy Widow, THEATERWORKSUSA (Producer) (Bar- RIA LANG (Co-Producer). Award-winning pro- MARY MAGGIO (Co-Producer). Tony-nomi- As You Like It, Stuffed, Carnegie Hall West Side bara Pasternack, Artistic Director; Michael Har- ducer of theater, television and film. Broadway: nated Broadway producer for …the Great Comet Story. Tours: The Lightning Thief, Chicago, Find- rington, Managing Director), originally commis- The Cher Show, Sylvia, 1984, Margaritaville, of 1812 starring Josh Groban and the gorgeous ing Neverland, Into the Woods, The Bodyguard, sioned, developed and produced The Lightning Tootsie. West End: Funny Girl, Shout!, Bat Boy. revival of On the Town (2014). Avid investor in Elf, Dirty Dancing, The Sound of Music. Numer- Thief off-Broadway. TWUSA is America’s fore- ous regional theaters. Artios Award-winning of- most not-for-profit producer dedicated to creating fice. stewartwhitley.com. exceptional, transformative theatrical experiences for young and family audiences in diverse com-

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Broadway in Detroit Ad - Rent.indd 1 11/2/18 8:39 AM Off-Broadway: Bedlam’s Hamlet and Saint Joan NATIONAL PRESS REPRESENTATIVE WHO’S WHO (Best Revival, OBA), The 39 Steps (New World JT PUBLIC RELATIONS shows/tours including Matilda, Pippin, Rocky Stages) and Rooms: A Rock Romance. Cast al- Joe Trentacosta and Farinelli and the King. “Grateful thanks to bums: Hello, Dolly! starring Bette Midler. Speak- SOUVENIR MERCHANDISE DESIGNED AND CREATED BY Mom for fostering my love of theater from an er/teaching engagements: Commercial Theatre The Araca Group early age.” Institute, the International Thespian Festival, araca.com or 212-869-0070 TIM SCHWIDER (Co-Producer) is excited to Scottsdale Community College. BRAND STRATEGIST be involved in his first musical production. Proud Ashlee Latimer STAFF FOR THE LIGHTNING THIEF alum of Harvey Mudd College and University of Production Stage Manager...... Veronica Aglow Luminous Nights Michigan. Loving husband to Jessica. Father to GENERAL MANAGEMENT Assistant Stage Manager...... T.J. Kearney Theo and Sam, who eagerly anticipate the show. MARTIAN ENTERTAINMENT 2nd Assistant Stage Manager...... Izzy Figueroa Reservations Suggested // Private Events 2-150 Guests Carl D. White Gregory Rae Company Manager...... Jennifer R. Graves MARTIN HUMMEL (Co-Producer). Lead Tyrus Emory Steven DeLuca producer of Love Child by Daniel Jenkins and Associate Director...... Nic Cory Jennifer R. Graves Joey Gambetta Associate Choreographer...... Francine Espiritu Robert Stanton. Selected co-producing credits: CASTING Associate Lighting Designer...... Greg Solomon Nevermore, Peter and the Starcatcher (Broadway, Stewart/Whitley Associate Sound Designer...... Brian McDonald Off-Broadway and national tour), Deaf West’s Big Duncan Stewart, CSA; Benton Whitley, CSA; Assistant Costume Designer...... Nina Vartanian River, Langston Hughes’ Little Ham. Paul Hardt; Christine McKenna-Tirella, CSA; Assistant Wig Designer...... Cassie Janay Williams R.K. GREENE (Co-Producer). Delighted to Allie Carieri Dance Captain...... Kristin Stokes be on The Lightning Thief team, R.K.’s produc- EXCLUSIVE TOUR DIRECTION Fight Captain...... James Hayden Rodriguez ing credits include Farinelli and the King, Terms The Road Company Fight Assistant...... Brynn Knickle of Endearment, A Time to Kill, Peter and the Stephen Lindsay Brett Sirota Production Carpenter...... Paul Wilson Starcatcher, Room Service, Cougar and Love Flyman/Rigger...... Ben Martin TOUR MARKETING & PRESS Head Electrician...... Christopher Mount Child. storylineproject.com. ALLIED TOURING Spot/Moving Light Electrician...... Joshua Jackson Marya K. Peters Andrew Damer www.CafeCortina.com VAN DEAN (Co-Producer) is a Grammy Award- Sound A1...... Ashton McWhirter 248.474.3033 Instagram: @CafeCortina Sarah Dahlberg Scott Praefke Sound A2...... Katharine Fraser winning founder of Broadway Records (150+ Jennifer Gallagher Meghan Kastenholz albums) and a Tony Award-winning Broad- Properties...... Edward J. Curington 30715 W. Ten Mile Rd Farmington Hills, MI 48336 Anne Dailey Meyer Jacqueline Smith Wardrobe Supervisor...... Season Joy Saulet way producer (Anastasia, Jagged Little Pill). Anne Waisanen Jessica W. Cary BroadwayRecords.com. Production Electrician...... Eric Abbott Shae Woodward Show Moving Light Programmer...... Colin Scott MEREDITH LUCIO (Co-Producer). Broadway: Keyboard Programmer...... Taylor Williams/Randy Cohen Keyboards The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess (Tony Award). Associate Keyboard Programmers....Sam Starobin, Juan Matos, Jeremy King Copyist...... Chris Deschene Flowers from Production Assistant...... Melia Beschta Photographer...... Jeremy Daniel Blumz… Scenery & Prop Construction/Refurbishment by...... B.B. Properties Lighting Equipment Provided by...... PRG Lighting Sound Equipment Provided by...... Masque Sound Swords, Shields & Weaponry by...... Gotham Armory/Nathan DeCoux Worthy of Creative Services...... Allied Global Marketing/ Debbie Allamong, Eric Stormoen Digital Producer...... Tyrus Emory Hotel Arrangements...... Road Concierge The Gods! Production Counsel...... Gray Krauss Sandler, Des Rochers LLP—David F. Schwartz Banking...... Signature Bank Payroll...... Checks and Balances Accountant...... Marks Paneth LLP/Mark D’Ambrosi, Petrina Bryan Insurance...... Gallagher Insurance/Deb Kozee, Amanda Rivera Rehearsal Studios...... TW Studios: Chelsea www.Blumz.com The actors and stage managers employed in this production are Floral & Events members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States. Detroit • Ferndale

The Director and Choreographer are members of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, a national theatrical labor union.

The Theatre Managers, The Press Agents, and Company Managers ● Sign up for our e-mail newsletter at BroadwayInDetroit.com employed in this production are represented by the Association of or text FISHER to 22828. ● Join the conversation at: Theatrical Press Agents & Managers. Facebook.com/broadwayindetroit Backstage employees are represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (or I.A.T.S.E.). @BroadwayDetroit The musicians employed in this production are members of the American Federation of Musicians. BroadwayInDetroit UNITY • HARMONY • ARTISTRY United Scenic Artists represents the designers and scenic painters for @BroadwayInDetroit the American Theatre.

16 17 PRELUDES & ENCORES • Special places to go before & after CRITICS’ CHOICE! e proudly present Preludes & Encores, our Wrecommendations for a great meal before the show, or a place to close the night’s curtain with Two of Detroit’s Award Winning Restaurants – Perfect for a delicious dessert. Please consider these wonderful Dining Before or After a Show. Just minutes away from the restaurants—and mention that you heard about them in the Broadway In Detroit program. Thanks! Fisher Theatre at the fabulous GM Renaissance Center. GUIDE: $ = <$10, $$ = $10-$25, $$$ = $25-$50, $$$$ = >$50, F=Free Parking, = Groups, P=Prix Fixe packages available, R = Reservations, S = Shuttle Service, V=Valet Parking Andiamo Riverfront • andiamoitalia.com ; and Joe Muer Seafood • joemuer.com • page 19 Detroit Riverfront, Renaissance Center. Type of Cuisine: Michigan’s first brew-pub • 1992 Italian, Seafood, Price: $$$, Amenities: R,G,V. We are proud to welcome Broadway In Detroit guests before the Tell us that you are a Fisher Theatre show, after the show and anytime at all! Enjoy a great fan and we’ll take 10% off your entrée. “2018 BEST ITALIAN” atmosphere and professional service with incredible views HOUR Detroit Magazine Stop in before the show… or anytime! along the Detroit River. – For reservations call 313.567.6700 Second at Canfield • Midtown Cafe Cortina • cafecortina.com • page 17 TrafficJamDetroit.com • 313-831-9470 30715 W. Ten Mile, Farmington Hills, MI 48336. or visit andiamoitalia.com 248-474-3033. Type of cuisine: Italian, Seafood, Price: $$$, Amenities: F,G,P,R,V. Founded on the site of a former apple orchard in 1976 by the Tonon family, Café Cortina started out as a “best-kept secret” restaurant that has turned into a foodie destination. Detroit News has dubbed it “Metro- Detroit’s Urban Hideaway.” Reservations suggested.

La Musique at Hotel St. Regis • page 16 hotelstregisdetroit.com. New Center, 3071 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48202. 313-873-3000. Type of cuisine: American, Price: $$, Amenities: GPRV. Eat. Play. Stay. Park and dine at La Musique in the historic Hotel St. Regis and walk to the Fisher Theatre. Contemporary American Cuisine. “BEST SEAFOOD” 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 Mario’s • mariosdetroit.com • page 20 –HOUR Detroit Magazine Midtown, 4222 Second St., Detroit, MI 48201. 313-832-1616. Type of cuisine: Italian, Price: $$$, For reservations call 313.567.6837 Amenities: GPRSV. Complimentary shuttle to & from the theatre. Show your tickets and receive 10% off food on your or visit joemuer.com performance date. Afterglow specials too! Party with the people who perform.

Mercury Burger Bar • mercuryburgerbar.com • page 21 COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE SERVICE! WWW.ALLINBIRMINGHAM.COM Corktown, 2163 Michigan Ave. Detroit MI. 48216, Enjoy dinner with Andiamo or Joe Muer Seafood in the Birmingham Shopping District @BhamShopping 313-964-5000. Type of cuisine: American, Price: $. Classic American burger bar, gourmet burgers, hot dogs, grilled Ren Cen before the show and receive a complimentary shuttle to bologna, tater tots, Guernsey dairy milk shakes, Michigan and from the venue for these plays – craft beers, full bar. Hamilton – March 12-April 21 ☛ restaurants continue on page 20 BSD 2018 ShopDineWalk Theatre ad 2.25x3.25.indd 1 9/26/18 3:41 PM 18 19

FisherTheatre_Resize_Jan19_5.375x8.375.indd 1 2/4/19 10:50 AM Mercury-Ottava Va PRELUDES & ENCORES • Special places to go before & after Publication: Broadway In Detroit playbill Ottava Via • ottavavia.com • page 21 Corktown, 1400 Michigan Ave. Detroit MI. 48216. program for showName 313-962-5500. Type of cuisine: Casual/Rustic Italian, Run dates: xxxxx Price: $$, Amenities: FR. Stone fired pizza, small plates, pasta, Italian entrees, gelato, outdoor seating, bocci ball in Size: full page bleed season, full bar. trim size: 5-3/8 in. w. x 8-3/8 in. h. The Rattlesnake Club • rattlesnakedetroit.com • page 20 bleed: 1/8 in. 300 River Place Drive, Detroit, MI 48207. 313-567-4400. Type of cuisine: American, Price $$$ GRV. The Rattlesnake inside margin: 1/4 in. Club celebrates 30 years of fine dining in Detroit! Enjoy our innovative cuisine, attentive service and award-winning Proof: 12/22/14; 5:36PM wine list on Detroit’s Riverfront! For: Nederlander Detroit Traffic Jam & Snug • trafficjamdetroit.com page• 18 (Fisher Theatre & others) Detroit’s Finest Dining for 511 W. Canfield St., Detroit MI, 48201. 313-831-9470. 30 years! Type of cuisine: American, Price: $$, Amenities: FGR. Agency: SMZ advertising Featuring an eclectic menu of vegetarian items, burgers, Design: Frank Bach, Now that’s a successful run! fresh fish, pastas & salads. Decadent house-made desserts. Present your Broadway in Detroit ticket stub Free, guarded parking. Minutes from the Fisher Theatre. See Bach & Associates; Phone 313-822-4303, & receive 25% off of your next dinner our ad to save 10% on your next entrée. [email protected] Minimum of 2 entrees must be ordered. 1400 Michigan Ave. open 11 a.m.–11 p.m. Sun.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Fri. & Sat. Must be used within one week of performance date. Three restaurants in The Westin Book Cadillac 300 River Place | Detroit | 313-567-4400 | rattlesnakedetroit.com Downtown Detroit, 1128 Washington Blvd. at Michigan Ave., Detroit MI 48226 • page 23: ● Roast • roastdetroit.com, 313-961-2500. Type of cuisine: American, Price: $$$, Amenities: RV. Mario’s Iron Chef Michael Symon’s Roast was named a Detroit Free Press Restaurant of the Year. Publication: Broadway in Detroit ● 24 Grille • spa1924grille.com, 313-964-3821. playbill Type of cuisine: American, Price: $$$, Amenities: RV. Take 10% off your entire bill with your theatre ticket. Run date: 2016-2017 season ● Motor Bar • bookcadillacwestin.com, 313-442-1600. Size: 1/4 pg. Type of cuisine: American, Price: $$, Amenities: V. On the (2-1/4 in. w. x 3-1/4 in. h.) second floor, a comfortable location for a classic late night cocktail, dessert or appetizer after the show. Proof: 9/12/16; 12:25PM The Whitney • thewhitney.com • page 12 For: Nederlander Detroit Midtown, 4421 Woodward Ave., Detroit MI 48201. (Fisher Theatre & others) 313-832-5700. Type of cuisine: American, Price: $$$, 2015 Amenities: GPRV. Detroit’s most romantic restaurant. Design: Frank Bach, Experience the Katherine McGregor Dessert Parlor after Bach & Associates; Phone 313-822-4303, this evening’s performance and enjoy 50% off a flaming [email protected] Bananas Foster. Call for reservations during intermission or visit after tonight’s performance.

SHOWS • THEATERS • PROFESSIONALS • YOUTH/FAMILY • E-CASTING encoremichigan.com 2163 Michigan Ave. open 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Sun.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–1 a.m. Fri. & Sat. 20 BROADWAY IN DETROIT The Program for the Fisher Theatre Volume 57, Number 8 February 26–March 9, 2019 Fisher Theatre • Fisher Building 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48202 BroadwayInDetroit.com Under the Management of Nederlander Detroit, LLC Executive Director...... Alan N. Lichtenstein Assistant to Mr. Lichtenstein...... Nancy King Director, Corporate Sales/Marketing...... Scott Myers Senior Director, Marketing...... Alyssa Cohen at the Sales & Marketing Associate...... Kathie Gardner Advertising Director...... Debbie Michelson, SMZ FISHER THEATRE Press Agent...... Brendy Barr, Brendy Barr Communications Program Design...... Frank Bach, Bach & Associates Experience pre-show dining THE FISHER THEATRE on-site at the Fisher Theatre Business Office Staff Accounting...... Barbara Jones Individual VIP Packages include House Staff Theatre Manager...... James Manduzzi Andiamo buffet service House Manager...... Reuben Perez Dessert at intermission Box Office Treasurer...... Mirena Cantu Group Sales Manager...... Amy Yokin Private bar Subscription Manager...... Kim Mogielski Private restroom Lost and Found...... Robin Teachey Complimentary coat closet Production Staff Head Stage Technician...... Sam Aluia Book your pre-show experience now for: Head Lighting Technician...... Suzanne Johnston Head Propman...... Joe Achatz Head Sound Technician...... J. B. Ralbovsky Hamilton Head Scenery Technician...... Ronald Ivey Wardrobe Supervisor ...... Maryann Saleh Waitress • May 7–19 Musical Director...... Paul Onachuk Contact Kathie Gardner, 313-872-4433 The photographing or sound recording of any performance inside the theatre without the written permission of the management is [email protected] prohibited by law. Violations may be punishable by ejection and may An Iconic Refresh render the offender liable for money damages. The Musicians of the Fisher Theatre Orchestra employed in this production are members of the The Westin Book Cadillac celebrates ten years as Detroit’s

UNITY • HARMONY • ARTISTRY Detroit Federation of Musicians, Local 5. AT THE FISHER THEATRE premiere hotel destination with a fresh new perspective. The Backstage employees are represented by the An elegant, private environment International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees three phase, multimillion dollar transformation culminates in (I.A.T.S.E). with many amenities including 2019 and will celebrate the past, present and future of our Handicap (wheelchair) facilities are located in the main floor private bar service, coat closet, lobby near elevators. beloved city. rest room, & catering services. Articles found in the theatre will be held for 30 days only. Lost Catering article inquiries should be made by phone to (313) 872-l000 VIP dining packages now available for: between 10AM and 4PM. • Starbucks Reserve® Opens Fall 2017 provided by Fisher Theatre Offices...... (313) 872-1000 Guest Rooms 2018 Chicago • Oct. 16–21 Broadway In Detroit Season Ticket Office & • The Book of Mormon • Dec. 4–9 Subscription Information...... (313) 872-1180 • Public Spaces 2019 AGE LIMIT As a courtesy to our patrons, it is the policy of Broadway Group Sales Information...... (313) 871-1132 For dates & details: In Detroit not to admit children under the age of 5. This policy may If you expect emergency phone calls please leave your seat be altered from time to time based on Shows and Show content. location with the ticket taker. BroadwayInDetroit.com, (313) 872-1177. You will be made aware of particular age restrictions during your Book your next stay and learn more about our transformation For emergencies only during performances...... (313) 872-1111 purchase. Some shows make further age appropriate recommen- at bookcadillacwestin.com or by calling 313.442.1600. Catering dations and Broadway In Detroit will provide those on its website; Please silence your electronic devices by putting them on silent in however, judgment of the content for each show should be made airplane mode or turning them off. If you need to be reached for provided by on an individual basis prior to purchase. When available, Broadway an emergency, please text your seat location and the emergency In Detroit provides links to show websites for further information. number listed above to your contacts and have them contact our All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket. staff if you are needed during the performance. 22 THE 2019 JEEP® WRANGLER BUILT TO TAKE CENTER STAGE AND OWN THE SPOTLIGHT

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