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n 2001, the Nederlander family celebrated 40 years of presenting Broadway shows at the Fisher Theatre. That year, Harry Nederlander joined with Wayne State University’s Maggie Allessee Depart- Iment of Theatre and Dance to create an en- dowment. Named after Mr. Nederlander’s mother whose warmth and hospitality was appreciated by the stars that performed at Nederlander venues since the 1920s, the Sar- ah Applebaum Nederlander Visiting Artist Award created a fund to bring award-win- ning Broadway producers, actors, musicians and designers to Detroit providing insight and inspiration for future generations of mu- sical theatre artists. Since its inception, many well-known Broadway talents have been honored with an Apple Award including Neil Simon, Stephan Above: William Ivey Long in his studio, photo by Kate Pollard. Schwartz, the late Elaine Stritch and, most Below: Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella original Broadway recently, Garth Fagan. company, photo by Carol Rosegg. This season, Broadway In Detroit is honored to be able to join the University in Grey Gardens, The Producers, Hairspray, honoring legendary costume designer Wil- Crazy for You, and Nine. Currently serving liam Ivey Long with an Apple Award while as Chairman of the Board for The Ameri- his Tony Award-winning designs sweep the can Theatre Wing, his work has been seen stage of the Detroit Opera House in Rodgers in many Broadway and off-Broadway pro- + Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Mr. Long will ductions. He has designed for such artists as receive the award during a private recep- Mick Jagger, Siegfried and Roy, the Pointer tion on Thursday, February 18. During his Sisters, Joan Rivers, and for choreographers visit to Detroit he will also meet with theatre Paul Taylor, Twyla Tharp, Peter Martins, Da- design students and staff from Wayne State vid Parsons and Susan Stroman. University. Mr. Long has a long list of incredible ac- Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella is at the Detroit complishments including 13 Tony Nomina- Opera House Feb. 16–28. For tickets, please see our ad tions and six for Cinderella, on page 3

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4 Matilda “ Publication: Disney Theatrical Productions Matilda Publication: Broadway in Detroit under the direction of playbill program v 54, n 2 Thomas Schumacher is wondrous. for Jersey Boys Presents Run dates: 11/7/15–12/6/15 A real miracle. Size: full-page with bleed trim size: 5-3/8 in. w. x 8-3/8 in. h. The best musical bleed: 1/8 in. since .” inside margin: 1/4 in. Music by Lyrics by Book by Proof: 10/29/15; 4:12PMALAN MENKEN JACK FELDMAN HARVEY FIERSTEIN Based on the Disney film written by BOB TZUDIKER and NONI WHITE For: Nederlander Detroit (Fisher Theatre & others) Starring JOEY BARREIRO #1 Show of the Year! Agency: SMZ advertising ’s STEVE BLANCHARD MORGAN KEENE AISHA de HAAS STEPHEN MICHAEL LANGTON TIME Magazine Design: Frank Bach, ZACHARY SAYLE JOHN MICHAEL PITERA ETHAN STEINER Bach & Associates; Phone MARK313-822-4303, ALDRICH JOSH ASSOR EVAN AUTIO BILL BATEMAN JOSHUA BURRAGE KEVIN CAROLAN [email protected] BENJAMIN COOK DEMARIUS R. COPES NICO DEJESUS JP FERRERI SKY FLAHERTY KAITLYN FRANK MICHAEL GORMAN DAVID GUZMAN MELISSA STEADMAN HART STEPHEN HERNANDEZ MEREDITH INGLESBY JAMES JUDY ERIC JON MAHLUM NICHOLAS MASSON ALEX PRAKKEN MICHAEL RYAN JORDAN SAMUELS ANDREW WILSON CHAZ WOLCOTT

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Choreographed by MUSIC & SET & BOOK DENNIS KELLY LYRICS TIM MINCHIN COSTUME DESIGN ROB HOWELL CHOREOGRAPHY PETER DARLING DIRECTOR CHRISTOPHER GATTELLI ORCHESTRATIONS & SOUND LIGHTING ADDITIONAL MUSIC CHRIS NIGHTINGALE DESIGN SIMON BAKER DESIGN HUGH VANSTONE ILLUSION PAUL KIEVE Directed by Fisher Theatre • March 9–20 JEFF CALHOUN

World Premiere, Paper Mill Playhouse, in Millburn, New Jersey on September 25, 2011. Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director, Todd Schmidt, Managing Director ©Disney ticketmaster.com, 800-982-2787, box office. Info: BroadwayInDetroit.com, 313-872-1000. 6:30PM 3/13/16. Groups (12+): [email protected] (subject: Matilda) or 313-871-1132. 7 CAST OF CHARACTERS MUSICAL NUMBERS (in order of appearance) ACT I Jack Kelly ...... JOEY BARREIRO Prologue: Rooftop, Dawn Crutchie ...... ZACHARY SAYLE “Santa Fe” (Prologue) ...... Jack, Crutchie Race ...... BENJAMIN COOK Scene 1: Newsie Square Albert ...... SKY FLAHERTY “Carrying the Banner”...... Jack, Newsies Specs ...... JORDAN SAMUELS Scene 2: Pulitzer’s Office, Afternoon Henry ...... DEMARIUS R. COPES “The Bottom Line”...... Pulitzer, Seitz, Bunsen, Hannah Finch ...... DAV I D GUZ M A N Scene 3: A Street Corner Elmer ...... JP FERRERI Scene 4: Medda’s Theater Romeo ...... NICO DEJESUS “That’s Rich”...... Medda Mush ...... NICHOLAS MASSON “I Never Planned on You/Don’t Come a-Knocking”...... Jack, Bowery Beauties Katherine ...... MORGAN KEENE Scene 5: Newsie Square, Next Morning Darcy ...... JOSHUA BURRAGE “The World Will Know”...... Jack, Davey, Les, Newsies Nuns ...... AISHA de HAAS, KAITLYN FRANK, MEREDITH INGLESBY Scene 6: Jacobi’s Deli and Street, Afternoon Morris Delancey ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� MICHAEL RYAN “The World Will Know” (Reprise) ...... Newsies Oscar Delancey �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ALEX PRAKKEN Scene 7: Katherine’s Office Wiesel ...... MICHAEL GORMAN “Watch What Happens”...... Katherine Davey ...... STEPHEN MICHAEL LANGTON Scene 8: Newsie Square, Next Morning Les ...... (Wed., Fri., Sat. Mat., Sun. Eve.) JOHN MICHAEL PITERA “Seize the Day”...... Davey, Jack, Newsies (Tues., Thurs., Sat. Eve., Sun. Mat.) ETHAN STEINER Scene 9: Rooftop Joseph Pulitzer ...... STEVE BLANCHARD “Santa Fe”...... Jack Seitz ...... MARK ALDRICH Bunsen ...... BILL BATEMAN ACT II Hannah ...... MEREDITH INGLESBY Entr’acte Snyder ...... JAMES JUDY Scene 1: Jacobi’s Deli, Next Morning Medda Larkin ...... AISHA de HAAS “King of New York”...... Davey, Katherine, Les, Newsies Stage Manager �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� BILL BATEMAN Scene 2: The Refuge Mr. Jacobi ...... MICHAEL GORMAN “Letter from the Refuge”...... Crutchie Scab ...... EVAN AUTIO, SKY FLAHERTY, CHAZ WOLCOTT Scene 3: Medda’s Theater Mayor ...... MICHAEL GORMAN “Watch What Happens” (Reprise)...... Davey, Jack, Katherine, Les Spot Conlon �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� JP FERRERI Scene 4: Pulitzer’s Office and Cellar, Afternoon Bill ...... NICHOLAS MASSON “The Bottom Line” (Reprise)...... Pulitzer, Seitz, Mayor Governor Roosevelt ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������KEVIN CAROLAN Scene 5: Brooklyn Bridge and Medda’s Theater Citizens of New York . . . . .MARK ALDRICH, JOSH ASSOR, EVAN AUTIO, BILL BATEMAN, “Brooklyn’s Here”...... Spot Conlon, Newsies JOSHUA BURRAGE, KEVIN CAROLAN, BENJAMIN COOK, DEMARIUS R. COPES, Scene 6: Rooftop NICO DEJESUS, SKY FLAHERTY, KAITLYN FRANK, MICHAEL GORMAN, “Something to Believe In”...... Katherine, Jack DAVID GUZMAN, MEREDITH INGLESBY, JAMES JUDY, NICHOLAS MASSON, Scene 7: Pulitzer’s Cellar ALEX PRAKKEN, MICHAEL RYAN, JORDAN SAMUELS, CHAZ WOLCOTT “Seize the Day” (Reprise)...... Newsies “Once and for All”...... Jack, Davey, Katherine, Newsies SWINGS Scene 8: Pulitzer’s Office, Next Morning JOSH ASSOR, JP FERRERI, STEPHEN HERNANDEZ, ERIC JON MAHLUM, “Seize the Day” (Reprise) ...... Newsies MELISSA STEADMAN HART, ANDREW WILSON Scene 9: Newsie Square “Finale”...... Jack, Newsies UNDERSTUDIES Jack Kelly: ALEX PRAKKEN, MICHAEL RYAN; Katherine: KAITLYN FRANK, Place: Lower Manhatan MELISSA STEADMAN HART; Davey: MICHAEL RYAN; Crutchie: BENJAMIN COOK, Time: Summer, 1899 DEMARIUS R. COPES; Medda: MEREDITH INGLESBY, MELISSA STEADMAN HART; Pulitzer: KEVIN CAROLAN, JAMES JUDY; Roosevelt: MARK ALDRICH, ERIC JON MAHLUM; THERE WILL BE ONE 15-MINUTE INTERMISSION Seitz: ERIC JON MAHLUM, ANDREW WILSON; Snyder: BILL BATEMAN, ERIC JOHN MAHLUM; Conductor: James Dodgson Wiesel/Jacobi/Mayor: BILL BATEMAN, ERIC JON MAHLUM; Associate Conductor: Faith Seetoo Bunsen/Stage Manager: ERIC JON MAHLUM, ANDREW WILSON Assistant Conductor: Chip Prince DANCE CAPTAIN: Andrew Wilson Trumpet/Flugel: Paul Baron; Bass: Joe Wallace; ASSISTANT DANCE CAPTAIN: Josh Assor Drums: Heinrich Kruse; Keyboards: Faith Seetoo, Chip Prince; FIGHT CAPTAIN: Kevin Carolan Reed: Paul Onachuk; Trombone/Bass Trombone: Tyler Vahldick; Violin: Laura Roelofs; Cello: Nadine Deleury; Guitar: Al Ayoub; Bass Guitar: James Simonson; Percussion: John Dorsey; WARNING Synth Sub: Paul McCaffrey The photographing or sound recording of any performance or the possession of any device for Electronic Music Programmer: Jeff Marder such photo­graphing or sound recording inside the theatre, without the written permission of the Music Coordinator: John Miller management, is prohibited by law. Offenders may be ejected and liable for damages and other lawful remedies. Newsies was inspired by the book Children of the City by DAVID NASAW

8 9 ALWAYS Chicago Huge thanks: Disney, Jeff, Telsey, creatives, WHO’S WHO Bercy Talent, Innovative, Amelia, Bill, Da- Publication:JOEY BARREIRO (Jack Kelly). Joey’s pretty vid, CAP21, teachers, family, loved ones. jazzed to join these ranks. Regional: Witches Proud to carry the banner! zacharysayle.com Broadwayof Eastwick In Detroit (Ogunquit), playbill Ragtime (Westchester and @ZSayle. programBroadway), for Newises A Chorus Line (Connecticut Rep) JOHN MICHAEL PITERA (Les at certain Into the Woods (Studio Tenn). Classy shout outs performances) is incredibly excited to join Runto dates: Dave, 12/15 Justin, thru Jeff, 12/27 James, and of course, Walt. the National Tour of Disney’s Newsies. He Size:STEVE full-page BLANCHARD with bleed (Joseph Pulitzer). has previously been seen in productions with Broadway: Beauty and the Beast (Beast), Kidz Theater and In the Wings Productions. trimCamelot size: 5-3/8 (Lancelot), in. w. x 8-3/8 A in.Christmas h. Carol He would like to send a big THANK YOU to (Fred), The Three Musketeers (Aramis u/s). his manager Lisa Calli and teachers: Amelia bleed:National 1/8 in. Tours: Little House on the Prairie DeMayo, Kristen Caesar, Justin Reamy, and (Pa), Camelot (Lancelot), Phantom of the Op- Regina Innocente. Much love to Mom, Dad, insideera margin:(The Phantom), 1/4 in. A Funny Thing Happened Julianna, Mimi and to all his family and on the Way to the Forum (Miles Gloriosus), Proof: 11/21/15; 2:30PM friends for their support. Hans Christian Anderson (Hans Christian ETHAN STEINER (Les at certain perfor- Anderson). Off-Broadway: Orphan Train (Rev. mances) is 11 years old and lives in Ann Arbor, For:Brace), Nederlander Johnny Detroit Guitar (Johnny), Frankenstein Michigan. He is thrilled to be joining the cast (Fisher(The Theatre Creature), & others) Treasure Island (Captain of Newsies for his national tour debut! Recent Smollett). Television: “Law and Order,” credits: The Music Man (Winthrop), Caroline, Agency:“Third SMZ Watch,” advertising “Cupid,” “Ed,” “Sunset Beat,” or Change (Noah Gellman) and Pippin (Theo). “Police Story” “Goody, Goody.” Film: “Those Ethan would like to thank his siblings—Shira, Design:Who Frank Wander,” Bach, “By The Dashboard Light,” Oren and Dana—and, of course his parents and Bach“When & Associates; the Moon Phone 313-822-4303,Was Twice As Big,” “Dark grandparents for their endless love and sup- Vengeance,” “Savva,” “Rap Master Ronnie.” [email protected] port! Special thanks to Cynthia, Mark, Linda, Mr. Blanchard can be heard on the original Jayme, Jake, and Nancy Carson. Go Blue! recordings of Johnny Guitar, Sundown, Fran- ethanjsteiner.com. kenstein, and Northbound Train. MARK ALDRICH (Seitz, Ensemble). MORGAN KEENE (Katherine) Broadway Broadway: Newsies (original cast), Ragtime. first national tour debut! Regional: Next to Regional credits: Paper Mill Playhouse, The Normal, Grease, Fat Camp, Happy Days, An- Kennedy Center, Pioneer Theatre, many nie, Sound of Music, Jane Eyre and Songs for more. TV/Film: “Law & Order,” “L&O: SVU.” a New World. Tons of love and gratitude to Webseries: “The Happy Hour Guys.” Thanks to God, Mom and Dad, Yvonne, Patti, Disney family and Jennifer. creative team, Jeff Calhoun, Justin/Telsey and Jamie/Victoria at Abrams Artists Agency. “Be JOSH ASSOR (Ensemble). Broadway: Dis- humble, be gracious, be patient and be confi- ney’s Mary Poppins. Other credits include: dent.” morgankeene.com; Twitter/Instagram/ Mary Poppins 1st National Tour, Wizard of Snapchat: @KeeneMorgan. Oz National Tour, West Side Story, Cyrano De Bergerac (Stratford Shakespeare Festival), Pe- AISHA de HAAS (Medda Larkin) most recent- ter Pan, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mer- ly seen in Nora Ephron’s Love Loss And What I maid, Aida. joshassor.com. Wore, has appeared on Broadway, TV and Film, including Caroline, Or Change; RENT (Broad- EVAN AUTIO (Scab, Ensemble). Tour— way & Movie) and “Law & Order.” She’s happy Memphis, Radio City, Tokyo Disney. Re- singing back-up for Oleta Adams and Patti Aus- gional—Cats (Mistoffelees), Guys and Dolls, tin, and is thrilled to join the cast of Newsies! Hot Mikado. TV—“The Tonight Show.” Spe- cial thanks Creatives, Telsey+Co, CESD, STEPHEN MICHAEL LANGTON (Davey). Al+Denise, and Dad. National tour debut! Pace University MT ‘13. Thanks to the creatives, Justin/Telsey+Co, and BILL BATEMAN (Bunsen, Stage Manager, About Artists. Shout out to my amazingly sup- Ensemble). Broadway/Off-Broadway: Gypsy: portive friends, incomparable family, and the Patti LuPone; Hello, Dolly! (twice); Peter Pan Ussies for being there since day one. Love to (twice); Bring Back Birdie; The Fantasticks. Andromeda, from Dad. National Tours: 11. Lucky is the man who loves his work. Member: Actors’ Equity. ZACHARY SAYLE (Crutchie) created the PHOTO BY JASON BELL PHOTO BY role of Ralphie Parker in the World Premiere JOSHUA BURRAGE (Darcy, Ensemble). of A Christmas Story, The Musical. Theatre: Josh is delighted to be making his debut with Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! (1st National Tour), the national tour of Newsies! He would like to • The Sound of Music (Asian Tour), Dani Girl, thank his parents, family, and teachers for all Fisher Theatre February 9–14 the love and support! ticketmaster.com, 800-982-2787 & box office. Life on the Mississippi. Film/TV: “In the Info: BroadwayInDetroit.com, 313-872-1000. Groups (10+): Family,” “White Collar.” CAP21 Alumnus. [email protected] (subject: Chicago) or 313-871-1132. 11 Realish Housewives! The cast of The Realish Opera, MTWichita, NCT, Geva Theatre, Lyric Housewives of Edina: WHO’S WHO Theatre OK. Thanks to Justin at Telsey+Co. A Parody; right: Adan KEVIN CAROLAN (Roosevelt, Ensemble). Love to Mom, Dad, family, the Kesslers, and Varela as Randy Bowen, Broadway: Newsies (Original Cast), The Ritz, Wes, my hart. Anna Hickey as Brooke, Dirty Blonde. Stage: Baloo in The Jungle Book STEPHEN HERNANDEZ (Swing). Stephen Kim Kivens as Ravonka; (Goodman/Huntington-Winner IRNE Award- is so grateful to be touring with Newsies! photos by Bridget Best Supporting Actor) Television: “Boardwalk Most recently: We Will Rock You (National Bennett. Empire,” “Good Wife,” “The Middle,” “OIT- Tour), Open (Italian Tour), Chuthis. End- NB.” kevincarolan.com. less thanks to my family, friends, Telsey+CO, BENJAMIN COOK (Race, Ensemble). Broad- Disney, and bloc for your love and support. “HILARIOUS! This farcical show takes up the way: Billy Elliot, Ragtime. National tour: Billy @stevohernandez. challenge with gusto.” —Minneapolis Star Tribune Elliot. Regional: The Kennedy Center, Folger MEREDITH INGLESBY (Hannah, En- Shakespeare, Ford’s Theatre. TV: “30 Rock,” semble). Broadway: Beauty and the Beast “Veep,” “House of Cards” (season 3). Thanks (Babette), The Little Mermaid (Ursula u/s). BRIMMING WITH BRAWLS, BOOZE and with show host Randy and take on current to my family, MSA, CESD, Linda Townsend. National Tours: Disney’s On the Record, Little Botox, the outlandish parody The Realish events and people making headlines in the DeMARIUS R. COPES (Henry, Ensemble). House. Regional: Paper Mill: Little House on Housewives is fully loaded and coming to Motor City… that is, if they don’t strangle Touring and Equity debut—from Birming- the Prairie, Other: Chicago. Television: “Law the Fisher Theatre. each other first. ham, AL. Regional: Richie—A Chorus Line and Order.” Get ready for oodles of hometown reality Detroit audiences will even get in on the (Maltz Jupiter Theatre), Marius—Les Mi- JAMES JUDY (Snyder, Ensemble). Broadway: in this totally original performance created act in this can’t-take-your-eyes-off-it train- sérables (RMTC). Love to God, Mom, Rae, Into The Woods, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Jekyll and written by veteran Chicago-based com- wreck that’s guaranteed to leave you and Lynne, Troy Dance, and Rider MT. & Hyde, A Christmas Carol. National Tours: ics Kate James and Tim Sniffen. your best frenemies laughing ’till you cry NICO DeJESUS (Romeo, Ensemble). UCLA Deaf West’s Big River, South Pacific. Grateful You’ll meet Rovanka, the baroness of an your false eyelashes off! Graduate. Dancer on Disney’s “Shake it Up.” to Kathy & Sweetpea for being my refuge. uncertain ethinicty; Claudia Louise, glam- Henry on “MTV’s Awkward.” Thanks to God, ERIC JON MAHLUM (Swing). Broadway: ourous and conniving in equal measure; De- See ad below for The Realish Housewives of Oakland Family, Telsey and Company, MSA LA, Ms. Wicked. Tours: Young Frankenstein, Joseph… Rachel, and big bro Jeremy M. siree, neck supermodel; Brooke, self-made County at the Fisher Theatre Jan 28–30, and visit Dreamcoat, The Wizard of Oz. Regional: business tycoon; and Gwen, the only one in BroadwayInDetroit.com for GIRLS NIGHT OUT dinner- JP FERRERI (Swing) Broadway: Newsies Goodspeed, Paper Mill Playhouse, Pittsburgh the bunch with half a brain. and-show packages—select from several great local (Swing). Regional: Paper Mill Playhouse News- CLO, KC Starlight, Atlanta Theatre of the For 90 minutes, these loony ladies lunch ies (Buttons). Film: Hairspray (Joey). The Radio Stars, The Arden, Riverside Theatre, Milwau- restaurants and the Fisher Theatre’s own Spotlight Room. City Christmas Spectacular. Montclair State Uni- kee Repertory. ericjonmahlum.com. versity. Much love to Mom, Dad, Lori Ann, and NICHOLAS MASSON (Mush, Bill, Family! @jpferreri Ensemble). Nicholas is ready to “Seize the SKY FLAHERTY (Albert, Scab, Ensemble). Day” in his debut on a professional show. He Realish HousewivesThrilled to be a Newsie!! Broadway: The Grin- would like to thank his friends and especially ch. Big Thanks to Richard Hinds, Deborah his mom and dad. Publication:Zuke Smith, Bruce Winant, Kristin Reeves, ALEX PRAKKEN (Oscar Delancey, En- Neil Schwartz, Tribe Body, Julianna (CTG), semble). Tour debut! Regional: Les Mis- Broadway Inand Detroit my inspiring playbill mom, family and friends. erables (Marius, MUNY); Next to Normal program forKAITLYN Newsies FRANK (Ensemble). National (Gabe, Farmers Alley). Training: BFA Uni- Tour: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. NYC: versity of Michigan, LAMDA. Thanks to Jeff, Run dates: Signature12/15 thru Theatre,12/27 Joyce Theatre, City Cen- Telsey, CGF, Mark, MT15, and, as always, ter, Duke on 42nd. Regional: Café Variations mom and dad. Oakland Size: 1/2 pg.(SITI horiz. Company). Thanks to Telsey + Co, Take3, MICHAEL RYAN (Morris Delancey, En- (4-5/8 in. w.Disney x 3-3/4 and in. the h.) team! Shout out to my favorite semble). National Tour Debut! Pace Univer- Jonathan Fenton! Love to Mom, Dad, Em, Da- sity 2013. Thanks to the creative team, The County Proof #2; 11/23/15;vid Rider, 3:25PM and Mike. kaitlynfrank.com. Mine, and Telsey. Also thank you to my family, MICHAEL GORMAN (Wiesel, Mr. Jacobi, friends, teachers and peers for continuing to For: NederlanderMayor, Detroit Ensemble). Broadway/Nat’l Tours: support and inspire me. (Fisher TheatreA Chorus & others) Line (Revival), Chicago (Revival), JORDAN SAMUELS (Specs, Ensemble). Harrigan ‘n Hart, Copperfield, A Chorus Broadway: Dr Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Agency: SMZLine advertising (Original Production) Bobby. Regional: Christmas. Dance: Rasta Thomas’ Bad Boys years & years. Member: Actors’ Equity. of Dance. Thanks to the Newsies creative ALL SEATS$49 Design: FrankDAVID Bach, GUZMAN (Finch, Ensemble). team, Disney, Telsey, Barry Kolker, Dedra Bach & Associates;Broadway: Phone 313-822-4303, Newsies (Mush), TV/Film: Peter Daniels Mount, all teachers and family for love • [email protected] live (Twin #2), featured twice on DWTS. and support. Fisher Theatre January 28–30 Thanks to God, Disney, Telsey, CTG and ANDREW WILSON (Swing). Tours: Cathy ticketmaster.com, 800-982-2787 & box office. Info: BroadwayInDetroit.com also Mom and Dad, family, teachers, friends, Rigby is Peter Pan, Cats 25th Anniversary, Sev- & 313-872-1000. Groups (10+): [email protected] and Kenzi. en Brides. Regional: Pittsburgh CLO, Sac. Mu- (subject: Housewives) or 313-871-1132. MELISSA STEADMAN HART (Swing). sic Circus, NYC Opera, Casa Mañana, River- Credits include: Goodspeed Musicals, Santa Fe 12 13 title Kinky Boots and last season’s Tony-nominated WHO’S WHO Casa Valentina, as well as Torch Song Trilogy Publication:side. Endless thanks to Jeff, Chris, Justin, CTG, (Tony, Drama Desk and Obie Awards), La Cage Broadwayfriends andIn Detroit family. playbill OfficialAndrewWilson.com. aux Folles (Tony and Drama Desk Awards), A CHAZ WOLCOTT (Scab, Ensemble). Na- Catered Affair (12 Drama Desk nominations), programtional forTour: showName Cats (Mr. Mistoffelees). Re- Safe Sex (Ace Award), Legs Diamond, Spook- gional: Merry-Go-Round’s Mary Poppins house, Flatbush Tosca, Common Ground and The Whitney Run(u/s dates: Bert), xxxxx Lyric’s 42nd Street (Andy Lee), more. His political editorials have been pub- DETROIT Size:Gateway, full-page Fulton, with bleed MTWichita, Gretna. OCU lished in the New York Times, TV Guide and Restaurant | Ghostbar | Gardens graduate. Immeasurable gratitude to Farah, the Huffington Postand broadcast on PBS’s “In trimKathy, size: 5-3/8 the incredible in. w. x 8-3/8 Newsies in. h. team, Telsey! the Life.” His children’s book, The Sissy Duck- For Mom. chazwolcott.com. ling (Humanitas Award), is now in its fifth bleed: 1/8 in. printing. As an actor, Mr. Fierstein is known ALAN MENKEN (Music). Theater: God worldwide for his performances in films includ- insideBless margin: You Mr 1/4 Rosewater, in. Little Shop Of Hor- ing “Mrs. Doubtfire,” “Independence Day,” and Prix-Fixe Theater Menu rors, Real Life Funnies, Atina: Evil Queen “Bullets Over Broadway,” on stage in Hairspray Of The Galaxy, Kicks, The Apprenticeship $39 per person. Available only pre/post-theatre. Proof: xxxxxx (Tony Award), Fiddler on the Roof, La Cage Of Duddy Kravitz, Beauty And The Beast, A aux Folles, Torch Song Trilogy (Tony Award), Choose one from each course. For:Christmas Nederlander Carol, Detroit Weird Romance, King Da- and on TV shows such as “Smash,” “How I vid, Der Glöckner Von Notre Dame, The Lit- Met Your Mother,” “The Good Wife,” “Cheers” First Course (Fishertle Mermaid, Theatre & Sisterothers) Act, Leap Of Faith, Alad- (Emmy nomination), “The Simpsons,” “Family din and Newsies. Film: Little Shop Of Horrors, Guy,” and “Nurse Jackie.” 1/2 WEDGE SALAD Agency:The Little SMZ advertisingMermaid, Beauty And The Beast, Bacon, Bleu Cheese, Tomato, Ranch Dressing Newsies, Aladdin, Pocahontas, The Hunch- BOB TZUDIKER & NONI WHITE (Origi- Design:back Frank Of Bach, Notre Dame, Hercules, Life With nal Screenplay) sold their first feature film pitch, GOLDEN ONION SOUP BachMikey, & Associates; Lincoln, Phone Home 313-822-4303, On The Range, Noel, Newsies, to Disney. They went on to write the Havarti Cheese Crouton Enchanted, Shaggy Dog, Tangled and Mir- hit animated films Tarzan, The Hunchback of [email protected] Notre Dame and Anastasia. Their live-action EGGPLANT BRUSCHETTA ror Mirror. Songs: Rocky V, Home Alone 2 and Captain America. Awards: 8 Oscars (19 credits include Newsies and 102 Dalmatians. 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TV: Music and lyrics for the PBS The- cellence in Theatre), Brooklyn, Annie Get Your atre in America production of Eve Merriam’s Gun (Tony Award, Best Revival), Grease (Tony SORBET WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE Out of Our Father’s House; The Magic Hat; nomination, Best Choreography), Tommy Tune The Little Mermaid (TV special); Polly; “Ses- Tonite!, The Will Rogers (Tony Award, ame Street;” “Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss;” Best Musical). US National Tour/West End/In- and “Out of the Box.” Also many pop songs, ternational: Maurice Hines’ Tappin’ Thru Life, including the Grammy Award-winning “Copa- Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5: The Musical, Disney’s and temptation always awaits at… The Whitney Dessert Parlor cabana,” the top-10 hit “I Made It Through the High School Musical. Regional: Noah Racey’s Pulse, Asolo Rep.; Jane Austen’s Emma (Craig Sweets & Spirits • Cakes & Torts from Executive Pastry Chef Eric Rain,” and songs and special material for Sarah Vaughn, Carmen McRae, Liza Minnelli, Lily Noel Award, Outstanding Resident Musical), Tomlin, Dionne Warwick, and the Muppets. The Old Globe; Deaf West’s Pippin, Mark Taper Forum; Disney’s High School Musi- HARVEY FIERSTEIN (Book) is the author cal: On Tour!, Disney Theatrical; The Civil 4421 Woodward Avenue | 313-832-5700 | thewhitney.com of the current Broadway Tony-winning smash War, Shenandoah, and Violet, Ford’s Theatre. 15 Love Lettersemember Love Story? If you’re like time on Broadway. Indeed, some of the rotat- ALI MACGRAW RYAN O’NEAL me, you remember the book and mov- ing cast members didn’t get their chances to Publication:Rie, both written by the classics profes- read at the table. sor Erich Segal, vividly. 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by the four decades they’ve spent since Love minds Andy. Through letters, post cards, in- Story, and by some hard living on both of vitations and notes of apology, Mr. Gurney’s their parts: good breaks, bad breaks, scan- play chronicles a 50-year friendship of two dal and divorce. He’s in a blazer and button- loving friends and reveals a woody wagon down shirt, and she is in an Indian kurta and full of regrets. white jeans, wearing a chic assortment of Back in 1970, Mr. Mosher, the director of

PHOTO: AUSTIN HARGRAVE PHOTO: silver jewelry. Love Letters, was thinking more about the Their easy affection is apparent. At a Vietnam War and Kent State from his perch pre-tour news conference they are asked the at Oberlin College than sentimental me was, usual anodyne questions (“Do you still have and knew about Love Story only as a refer- chemistry?”), they playfully hug, swat and ence point. He didn’t see the movie until pat each another. Mr. O’Neal cracks one self- later, and even now he’s surprised by the big deprecating remark after another—“She’s effect the stars still make together. one of the few women who will still talk to “Ryan and Ali trigger a very powerful be- me”—which make Ms. MacGraw laugh till holder’s share,” Mr. Mosher said. “Their im- she snorts. pact on our psyches happened together, and The two had been in touch off and on they are very generous performers.” over the years, mostly via letters and phone I agree with Mr. O’Neal; the actors are do- calls. Then, as part of a feature last year in ing what they’re meant to do, using one an- The Hollywood Reporter, the stars of Love other’s encouragement and affection as life Story—the quintessential movie romance, at support. I forget that they are senior citizens least until Nicholas Sparks picked up his lap- as they take the stage in Love Letters. top—were brought together for an interview. They’re young again, laughing at their pri- The accompanying images affected Nelle vate jokes and playing in the snow. Nugent, a veteran producer who produced Love Letters on Broadway last year. Lisa Birnbach, a New York writer, is the author of The Fisher Theatre • April 12–17 Despite positive reviews for the play (“De- Official Preppy Handbook and True Prep. ticketmaster.com, 800-982-2787 & box office. ceptively simple and quietly moving”—The New York Times), that run closed after three Love Letters is at the Fisher Theatre April 12–17. Info: BroadwayInDetroit.com, 313-872-1000. Groups (10+): months. It was the oft-produced play’s first For tickets, please see our ad at left. [email protected] (subject: Love Letters) or 313-871-1132. 17 nifer Muller The Works. Jeff is a producer of Barbara Cook, Jane Krakowski, Kristin Che- len, Barbara Cook, Marcia Lewis, and Brian WHO’S WHO Submissions Only. noweth, and many others. Stokes Mitchell. Jeff is an associate artist at the Ford’s Theatre KEN TRAVIS (Sound Design). Broadway De- DANNY TROOB (Orchestrations). It was JOHN MILLER (Music Coordinator). Broad- in Washington, DC. Jeff loves to hear your signs: Aladdin, Jekyll and Hyde, A Christmas twenty years ago today… Danny began work way (over 100 shows, including): Jesus Christ thoughts on Twitter at @thejeffcalhoun. Story the Musical, Scandalous, Newsies, Mem- as musical director and orchestrator of News- Superstar; Leap of Faith; Once; On A Clear CHRISTOPHER GATTELLI (Choreog- phis, The ThreePenny Opera, Barefoot in the ies the motion picture. Now, after a long life Day; Godspell; Follies; Porgy and Bess; Jer- rapher). Broadway: Godspell, South Pacific Park, Steel Magnolias. Numerous New York as a cult movie on the internet, Newsies comes sey Boys; Priscilla; Sister Act; Catch Me (Tony & Outer Critics Circle Nominations ) and regional theaters and companies including: to Broadway, which is where Danny’s career If You Can; Rock of Ages. Studio Musician Women on the Verge…, Sunday In The Park The Old Globe, The 5th Avenue Theater, Mc- began, with such shows as (bass): Michael Jackson, Madonna, Peter, Paul With George, The Ritz, Martin Short-Fame Carter Theater, Seattle Rep, La Jolla Playhouse, (dance music) Big River (musical supervision) and Mary, Eric Clapton, Sinatra, Carly Simon, Becomes Me, 13, High Fidelity. Off-Broadway: LA Center Theater Group, ACT Seattle, Guth- Footloose (orchestrations) and many others. Pete Seeger, NY Philharmonic. His album Altar Boyz (Lortel & Callaway Awards, Drama rie Theater, KC Rep, Dallas Theater Center, Other films includeBeauty and the Beast and Stage Door Johnny—John Miller: Takes on Desk Nom.); Bat Boy (Lortel Award); tick, tick.. Playwrights Horizons, The New Group, NYSF Aladdin and there are too many other Broad- Broadway is available on PS Classics Records. BOOM!, West End: South Pacific; Sunday In Public Theater, CSC, Signature Theater NYC, way shows to mention. Thanks, Kenny Ortega johnmillerbass.com. The Park; tick, tick… BOOM!. Director/Cho- SoHo Rep, Vineyard Theater, The Civilians, and our original Newsies, and thanks Disney JAMES DODGSON (Music Director) is based reographer: SILENCE! The Musical, world Mabou Mines, and national and international Theatricals for keeping the faith and bringing in New York and has worked on productions premiere of Emmet Otter’s Jugband Christ- festivals and tours. Newsies to a wider audience. throughout the US, Canada, Brazil, Holland, mas, Radio Girl, How To Save The World…, SVEN ORTEL (Original Broadway Projec- MARK HUMMEL (Dance Music). Broad- Spain, Australia, South Korea and London’s Departure Lounge. Concerts: Hair w/Jennifer tion Design). Broadway: Deuce, Faith Healer, way musicals: Newsies, Hugh Jackman: Back West End. Musicals: Mary Poppins, Les Mi- Hudson, Chess w/Josh Groban. TV: “The Rosie Jumpers, The Woman In White (realization & On Broadway, Sister Act, Platinum, The First, sérables, Chicago, Miss Saigon, The Phantom O’Donnell Show” (3 seasons). system design), The Little Mermaid, Women Merlin, The Goodbye Girl, Legs Diamond, of the Opera, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, TOBIN OST (Set Design). Broadway: Bonnie On the Verge…, Wonderland. West End: The Guys & Dolls (1992), The Boy From Oz, Chita The Secret Garden, On A Clear Day You Can & Clyde (set and costume design), The Philan- Sea, Marguerite, As You Desire Me, Jumpers, Rivera: The Dancer’s Life. Radio City Christ- See Forever and Stiles and Drewe’s Peter Pan thropist (costume design) and Brooklyn—the Hitchcock Blonde (realization), The Woman in mas Spectacular 75th celebration, composer/ with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Na- Musical (costume design). Off-Broadway: White. Elsewhere (selection): A Disappearing arranger. A 3-time Emmy Award nominee, tional Theatre London: Oh What A Lovely War Nightingale (set design), Grace (set design), Number (Barbican & World Tour), Measure Hummel creates music with Liza Minnelli, and The Villains Opera. The Overwhelming (costume Design), Zanna— For Measure (National Theatre & world tour), Tommy Tune, Bernadette Peters, Rufus Wain- CHARLES G. LaPOINTE (Hair & Wig De- Don’t! (co-set and costume design), Almost Tiefland, (Zurich, Barcelona), Rebecca (Vi- wright, Donna Murphy, Shirley MacLaine, sign). Broadway: Clybourne Park, The Colum- Heaven (costume design) and Fighting Words enna, Stuttgart), The Three Musketeers (Berlin, Julie Wilson, Amra-Faye Wright, Peter Al- nist, Magic/Bird, Bonnie & Clyde, The Moun- (set design). Selected Regional: Emma and Stuttgart), Richard II (Old Vic, Recklinghau- taintop, Women on the Verge…, Merchant of Himself and Nora for the Old Globe; The Civil sen) Swan Lake for SF Ballet, TFANAs , War and Shenandoah for Ford’s Theatre; Home The Ring Cycle (St. Petersburg, Russia). Carrie for Williamstown Theatre Festival; Nightin- off-Broadway. gale and Pippin for the Mark Taper Forum. DANIEL BRODIE (Projection Adapta- JESS GOLDSTEIN (Costume Design). Se- tion) designed the projections for Christopher lected New York credits include Jersey Boys, Wheeldon’s Winter’s Tale (Royal Ballet) and Lincoln Center’s The Rivals (Tony Award) and Cinderella and worked regularly with pup- Henry IV (Tony nomination), The Merchant peteer Basil Twist, on Twist’s Behind the Lid, of Venice (Tony nomination), The Columnist, Arias with a Twist and The Rite of Spring. Take Me Out, Proof, Love! Valour! Compas- Broadway credits: Motown the Musical, Jekyll sion!, The Apple Tree with Kristin Chenoweth, & Hyde and Disney’s Aladdin. Created video Enchanted April, Julius Caesar with Denzel designs for Kanye West and the Bonnaroo Washington, How I Learned to Drive, Din- Music and Arts Festival. Received the United ner With Friends, Buried Child, The Mineola States Institute of Theatre Technology’s Ris- Twins (Lortel and Hewes Awards) and Il Trit- ing Star Award (2011). He has also worked as a tico for The Metropolitan Opera. Graduate and guest lecturer at Yale University. current faculty at Yale School of Drama. MICHAEL KOSARIN (Music Supervisor JEFF CROITER (Lighting Design). Broad- and Arranger). Thirty years on Broadway way: Newsies, Mothers and Sons, Peter and as music director, arranger, and conductor: the Starcatcher (Tony Award), A Time to Kill, Nine (1982), Grand Hotel, Mayor, The Secret Soul Doctor, Jekyll and Hyde, The Anarchist, Garden, King David, Triumph of Love, Beau- The Performers, The Pee-wee Herman Show, ty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors, The Next Fall, Kiki and Herb. Other NYC: Fly By Little Mermaid, Sister Act, Leap of Faith. Alan Night; Much Ado and King Lear, in Central Menken’s music director for twenty years; films Park; Last Five Years; Old Jews Telling Jokes; include Captain America, Tangled, Enchanted, Silence; Love, Loss, and What I Wore; Meet Hercules, Home on the Range, Shaggy Dog, Vera Stark; Rapture Blister Burn; A Lie of the Pocahontas. TV: Emmy Award for Outstand- Mind; Ordinary Days; Family Guys Sings; ing Music Direction for “A Christmas Carol,” The Voysey Inheritance; The Internationalist; nomination for “The Music Man.” Has con- Jacques Brel; Almost Maine; The Dazzle; Jen- certized, arranged, and recorded with the Bos- ton Pops, St. Luke’s Orchestra, Carly Simon,

18 19 Troika Entertainment, worked on over 60 pro- except Antarctica, The Lion King’s worldwide upcoming productions in Tokyo, Hamburg, and WHO’S WHO ductions Including national tours of Come Fly gross exceeds that of any film, Broadway show additional cities yet to be announced. Venice, Memphis, Henry IV, The Rivals, Cym- Away, Fiddler on the Roof, 42nd Street in Asia, or other entertainment title in box office his- PAPER MILL PLAYHOUSE, a pioneer in beline, Lombardi, Fences, Looped, Miracle 101 Dalmatians, Chita Rivera: A Dancer’s Life, tory. Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida opened the not-for-profit regional theatre movement. Worker, Superior Donuts, 33 Variations, Guys Joseph…, and Evita. Love to Anne, Madelyn, on Broadway next, winning four 2000 Tony opened its doors in 1938 and has been recog­ & Dolls, In the Heights, Jersey Boys, The Col- Zoey and Tucker. Awards. It was followed by Mary Poppins, a co- nized throughout the industry for the artistry of or Purple, Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me, JEFF NORMAN (Production Stage Man- production with Cameron Mackintosh, which its productions and commitment to sup­porting Good Vibrations, The Apple Tree, A Raisin ager). Las Vegas—Disney’s The Lion King, opened in London in 2004 and went on to enjoy the development of new works and emerg- in the Sun, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Lieuten- Mamma Mia!, Cirque du Soleil’s “O” at the a six year Tony-winning Broadway run. Tarzan, ing artists. A nationally recognized center for ant of Inishmoor, Sight Unseen, High Fidelity, Bellagio, Toronto—Disney’s Beauty and the which opened on Broadway in 2006, is now an musical theatre education and per­formance, Xanadu, The Mountaintop. Signature Theatre’s Beast, Miss Saigon, Les Misérables, Opening international hit with an award-winning pro- its award-winning arts education, artist train- Angels in America, Intelligent Homosexual’s team—Disney Cruise Lines. Proud member of duction in its 6th year in Germany. In January ing and outreach programs impact thousands Guide… Love to James. Actors’ Equity Association. 2008, The Little Mermaid opened on Broad- of students each year. Paper Mill productions J. ALLEN SUDDETH (Fight Director). way and was the #1-selling new musical of that have moved to Broadway, toured nationally, CHRISTOPHER C. CHILDS (Stage Manag- year. Disney Theatrical Productions opened Newsies is Allen’s tenth Broadway show, rang- er). Las Vegas: Mamma Mia!, JABBAWOCK- been filmed for Showtime and PBS and pro- ing from Angels in America, to Gem Of The two critically acclaimed productions on Broad- duced original cast recordings. EEZ PRiSM and müs.i.c, Jersey Boys, Donn way in 2012, receiving seven Tony Awards Ocean, to Jekyll and Hyde. He is a master Arden’s Jubilee!. Tours: Phantom of the Opera, teacher at Rutgers, and SUNY Purchase, au- between them: Newsies, which is currently Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Jesus Christ Super- on tour throughout North America, and Peter thor, and works worldwide. He has logged over star. Other: Heart of a Dog (Kiev, Ukraine). More than 270,000 upscale 800 Television shows, and several hundreds of and the Starcatcher, which enjoyed a two year Much love and thanks to Ellen, Josie, and Zach. New York run. Other successful stage ventures theatre-goers… productions in regional theater, and off-Broad- Proud member of Actors’ Equity Association. way, over a 35-year career. Many thanks to his have included the Olivier-nominated London see a Broadway In Detroit show PATRICIA L. GRABB (Assistant Stage Man- hit Shakespeare in Love, stage productions of teachers, students, family and friends for the each season! Reserve space now support all these years. ager). Broadway: The Cripple of Inishmaan Disney’s High School Musical, Der Glöckner starring Daniel Radcliffe. Tours: We Will Von Notre Dame in Berlin, and King David in for your ad in Chicago; contact: TELSEY + COMPANY (Casting). Broadway/ Rock You, Mary Poppins, A Christmas Story, concert. DTP has collaborated with the coun- Tours: An American in Paris, Finding Never- Alyssa Cohen, (248) 608-1884, Young Frankenstein, 101 Dalmatians, Jesus try’s leading regional theatres to develop new [email protected]; land, The King and I, Hand to God, Honey- Christ Superstar, Evita, Cats 25th Anniversary, stage titles including The Jungle Book and The moon in Vegas, The Last Ship, Love Letters, Miss Saigon, A Christmas Carol and Swing! Hunchback of Notre Dame. Aladdin is its most or Scott Myers, (313) 872-1177, This is Our Youth, If/Then, Pippin, Motown, (Japan tour). Regional: Paper Mill Playhouse, recent Tony Award-winning Broadway hit with [email protected]. Kinky Boots, Rock of Ages, Wicked, Blithe Pennsylvania Centre Stage, Surflight Theatre. Spirit, Million Dollar Quartet. Off-Broadway: Proud graduate Penn State University. Love to Atlantic, MCC, Second Stage, Signature. Film: her family. The Intern, Ithaca, Focus, A Most Violent Year, Into the Woods, The Last 5 Years, Stage KRISTEN TORGRIMSON (Assistant Stage Fright, Song One. TV: “Flesh and Bone,” “Pe- Manager). Broadway: Rocky, Ghost the Mu- ter Pan Live!,” “Masters of Sex,” commercials. sical, Man and Boy. Off-Broadway: Cotton telseyandco.com. Club Parade (Encores!), The Common Pursuit (Roundabout), How I Learned to Drive (Sec- Field of Dreams RICHARD J. HINDS (Associate Director). ond Stage). BFA in Stage Management from Broadway: Newsies, Jekyll and Hyde, Il Divo: A The Theatre School at DePaul University. Musical Affair. Off-Broadway: Here Lies Love. Tours: 9 to 5, High School Musical. Regional: DISNEY THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS, Capital Repertory Theatre, New Theatre, Kan- a division of The Walt Disney Studios, was sas City Repertory Theatre. Television: Macy’s formed in 1994 and operates under the direc- Thanksgiving Day Parade, America’s Got Tal- tion of Thomas Schumacher. Worldwide, its ent, The Bethenny Show and Good Afternoon eight Broadway titles have been seen by over America. Training: Interlochen Arts Academy. 133 million theatergoers and have been nomi- nated for 57 Tony Awards, winning Broadway’s LOU CASTRO (Associate Choreographer). highest honor 20 times. With 15 productions Bway/ NY: Newsies, Women on the Verge, 13, currently produced or licensed, a Disney mu- Sunday In The Park With George, Altar Boyz. sical is being performed professionally some- International/US Tours/Regional: Newsies where on the planet virtually every hour of (Paper Mill), 13 (Goodspeed), Altar Boyz (1st the day. The company’s inaugural production, & 2nd Korean companies, 1st & 2nd US tours, Beauty and the Beast, opened in 1994. It played Detroit, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Bristol, and Chi- a remarkable 13-year run on Broadway and has cago companies), Sunday In The Park With been produced in 28 countries worldwide. In George (Seattle’s 5th Ave Theatre). Thanks for November 1997, Disney opened The Lion King, Beautiful area rugs, unique wall-to-wall carpet, durable hardwood flooring everything X!!! which received six 1998 Tony Awards includ- GEOFFREY QUART (Technical Supervisor) ing Best Musical. 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Kristen Torgrimson Beneatha Younger, the intellectual and Dance Captain ...... Andrew Wilson restless young woman in A Raisin in the January 25-29 & Febuary 1-5 Assistant Dance Captain...... Josh Assor Sun, is given a new life. From 1959 to Fight Captain...... Kevin Carolan today, and from her home in Nigeria to her LUNCH $15 • DINNER $30 Production Assistants...... Chet H. Craft, Patrick David Egan, career at a California university, Beneatha’s Treat yourself to delicious menu items at Kurchta Harding, Gabrielle Nieporent, Place explores the power of identity as one discounted prices during Birmingham’s Lauren Pennington, Mark A . Stys, Kristen Torgrimson woman confronts the fundamental questions popular Restaurant Week event. Enjoy DISNEY ON BROADWAY PUBLICITY of community and legacy. (Staged Reading) three-course lunches for $15 and three- Senior Publicist...... Dennis Crowley course dinners for $30! Many of National Press Representative...... Gregory Hanoian Clybourne Park Birmingham’s finest restaurants will be Associate Scenic Designer...... Christine Peters By Bruce Norris participating. Bon appétit! Associate Costume Designer...... Irma Brainard Assistant Costume Designer...... Tina McCartney FEB 26 – APR 2 www.BirminghamRestaurantWeek.org Costume Shopper...... Adam Adelman When a couple sells their home in an all- Costume Interns...... Kathryn Bailey, Elizabeth Donelan white neighborhood to a black family, their PARKING HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER Associate Lighting Designer...... Cory Pattak neighbors express anger and hatred from IN BIRMINGHAM! First 2 Hours Assistant Lighting Designer...... Wilburn Bonnell deep seeded prejudices. Fifty years later, the ALWAYS FREE in the parking decks. Moving Light Programmer...... Alex Fogel now all black neighborhood is trying to hold Associate Sound Designer...... Alex Hawthorn their ground in the face of gentrification and PARKMOBILE TECHNOLOGY Projection Assistant...... Michael F. Bergmann old racial tensions flare when a white family at ALL downtown parking meters! Media Programmer...... Olivia D’Angelo moves into the same home. Pay by cell phone or mobile app. Assistant Hair and Wig Designer ...... Gretchen Androsavich For more info and to register go to Make-Up Consultant ...... Fred Waggoner www.parkmobile.com Assistant Fight Director...... Mitchell McCoy Production Carpenter...... Andrew Sullivan 313-577-2972 Head Carpenter...... Noah Kern THEATREANDDANCE.WAYNE.EDU Assistant Carpenter...... Dave Burgdorf EnjoyBirminghamNOW Assistant Carpenter...... Seth Larkin

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BhamRestaurantWeek16-FisherTheater-qtrpgad.indd 111/13/15 11:46 AM Automation ...... John Zawislak Sound Assistant...... Jared “Head” Ullman Production Electrician...... Michael Brown Crew Swing...... Jon Cobb Head Electrician...... Kurt Krohne Crew Swing...... Jes Halm Assistant Electrician...... William Nallett Wardrobe Supervisor...... Gillian Austin Assistant Electrician...... Nicole Laeger Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor...... Renee Jones CritiCs’ ChoiCe! Production Properties...... Emiliano Pares Hair Supervisor ...... Kaylan Paisley Head Properties ...... Dan Boesch Assistant Properties...... Jennifer Kramer Associate Music Director...... Faith Seetoo Production Sound...... Colle Bustin Additional Orchestrations...... Steve Margoshes Two of Detroit’s Award Winning Restaurants – Perfect for Head Sound ...... Ian P. Carr Additional Orchestrations...... Dave Siegel Music Preparation...... Anixter Rice Music Services Dining Before or After a Show. Just minutes away from the Electronic Music Programming...... Jeff Marder Assistant Synth Programmer...... Brian Li Fisher Theatre at the fabulous GM Renaissance Center. Associate to Mr. Menken...... Rick Kunis FAMILY NIGHT FUN Assistant to John Miller...... Jennifer Coolbaugh Convenient valet parking available at both locations. at Rehearsal Pianist...... Chip Prince Rehearsal Drummer...... Heinrich Kruse Music Production Assistant...... Brendan Whiting Dialect & Vocal Coach...... Shane Ann Younts Assistant to Mr. Calhoun...... Derek Hersey Children’s Guardian...... Travis Savitt-Kraft On Location Education...... Travis Savitt-Kraft Physical Therapist...... NEURO TOUR Physical Therapy, Inc., Gena Thurston, DTP Medical Director...... Craig E. Weil, MD CASTING TELSEY + COMPANY Bernie Telsey CSA, Will Cantler CSA, David Vaccari CSA, Bethany Knox CSA, Craig Burns CSA, Tiffany Little Canfield CSA, Rachel Hoffman CSA, Justin Huff CSA, Patrick Goodwin CSA, Abbie Brady-Dalton CSA, David Morris, Cesar A. Rocha CSA, Andrew Femenella CSA, Karyn Casl CSA, Kristina Bramhall, Conrad Woolfe, Amelia Nadler Advertising...... Serino Coyne, Inc. Production Photography ...... Deen Van Meer Production Travel...... Jill L. Citron Payroll Managers ...... Anthony DeLuca, Cathy Guerra photos: Dan Lippitt Counsel–Immigration...... Michael Rosenfeld CREDITS Custom scenery and automation by Hudson Scenic Studio, Inc. Lighting equipment by Production Resource Group, LLC. Sound equipment by Masque Family Night Kids’ Night Sound. Video projection equipment provided by WorldStage. Soft goods by = iWeiss. Costumes by Carelli Costumes, Jennifer Love Studios, Claudia Diaz • Performances dedicated to Costumes, Bethany Joy Costumes, Arel Studios, Brian Hemesath. Shoes by T.O. Dey; Capezio; WORLDTONE. Smoke effect by Jauchem & Meeh, NYC. young audiences. Special thanks to Bra*Tenders for undergarments and hosiery. Ricola cough • Children’s activities before the show. drops courtesy of Ricola USA, Inc. Fabric painting and distressing by Juliann Kroboth and Brian Robles. Info: broadwayindetroit.com/kidsnight NEWSIES rehearsed at the New 42nd Street Studios THANKS Thanks to our corporate partners Paper Mill Playhouse this season for Family Night at Newsies: The Actors and Stage Managers employed in this production are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States. • 96.3 FM “BEST ITALIAN” “2015 BEST SEAFOOD Backstage and Front of the House Employees are represented by the WDIV Click on Detroit rESTAUrANT” International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (or I.A.T.S.E.). • TreatDreams.com “BEST STrEET VIEW” United Scenic Artists • Local USA 829 represents the designers and “2012 rESTAUrANT scenic artists for the American Theatre. HOUr Detroit Magazine OF THE YEAr ” • ArtsAndScraps.org The Press Agents and Company Managers employed in this HOUr Detroit Magazine production are represented by the Association of Theatrical Bloomfield ToWnship | d earBorn Press Agents & Managers. Warren | d eTroiT riverfronT las vegas | clarks Ton featuring fresh seafood from around the globe, The Director and Choreographer are members of the Society of Stage sTerling heighTs | livonia Directors and Choreographers, Inc., an independent national labor union. premium aged meats, beautifully crafted sushi royal oak | grosse poinT e Woods mi-sci.org deTroiT meTro airporT and an award winning wine list. For reservations call 313.567.6700 For reservations call 313.567.6837 This production is produced by members of The Broadway League in collaboration with our professional union-represented employees. or visit andiamoitalia.com or visit joemuer.com

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FisherTheatre_AndiamoMuer_Aug15.indd 1 10/12/15 5:50 PM Mercury-Ottava Va PRELUDES & ENCORES • Special places to go before & after Publication: Broadway In Detroit playbill e proudly present Preludes & Encores, our program for showName Wrecommendations for a great meal before the show, or a place to close the night’s curtain with Run dates: xxxxx a delicious dessert. Please consider these wonderful restaurants—and mention that you heard about them in Size: full page bleed the Broadway In Detroit program. Thanks! trim size: 5-3/8 in. w. x 8-3/8 in. h. GUIDE: bleed: 1/8 in. $ = <$10, $$ = $10-$25, $$$ = $25-$50, $$$$ = >$50, F=Free Parking, = Groups, P=Prix Fixe packages inside margin: 1/4 in. available, R = Reservations, S = Shuttle Service, V=Valet Parking Proof: 12/22/14; 5:36PM Andiamo Riverfront • andiamoitalia.com For: Nederlander Detroit Joe Muer Seafood • joemuer.com • page 25 (Fisher Theatre & others) Detroit Riverfront, Renaissance Center. Type of Cuisine: Italian, Seafood, Price: $$$, Amenities: R,G,V. We are Agency: SMZ advertising proud to welcome Broadway In Detroit guests before the Design: Frank Bach, show, after the show and anytime at all! Enjoy a great atmosphere and professional service with incredible views Bach & Associates; Phone 313-822-4303, along the Detroit River. [email protected]

Mario’s • mariosdetroit.com • page 26 Midtown, 4222 Second St., Detroit, MI 48201. (313) 832-1616. Type of cuisine: Italian, Price: $$$, Amenities: GPRSV. Complimentary shuttle to & from the Show your ticket for theatre. Show your tickets and receive 10% off food on your performanceProof: 2; date. 8/13/12; Afterglow 12:02PM specials too! Party with the people who perform. 15% off Union Street the day of the performance Mercury Burger Bar • mercuryburgerbar.com • page 27 Corktown,Publication: 2163 Michigan Broadway Ave. inDetroit Detroit MI. 48216, program for (313)2012–2013 964-5000. Type season of cuisine: American, Price: $. Classic American burger bar, gourmet burgers, hot dogs, grilled bologna,Run dates: tater tots, 9/4/12 Guernsey thru dairy 5/19/13 milk shakes, Michigan craftSize: beers, 1/4 full pg. bar. vert. (2-1/4” x 3-1/4”) OttavaFor: ViaNederlander • ottavavia.com Detroit • page 27 Corktown,(Fisher 1400 Theatre Michigan & others) Ave. Detroit MI. 48216, Lunch • Dinner • Sunday Brunch (313) 962-5500. Type of cuisine: Casual/Rustic Italian, Price:Agency: $$, Amenities: SMZ advertising FR. Stone fired pizza, small plates, pasta, Italian entrees, gelato, outdoor seating, bocci ball in Group tourS welcome! season,Design: full bar. Frank Bach, Bach & Associates; Phone 313-822-4303; 4145 woodward Avenue [email protected] Rattlesnake Club • rattlesnakedetroit.com • page 28 Midtown Detroit 300 River Place Drive, Detroit, MI 48207. (313) 567-4400. Type of cuisine: American, Price $$$ GRV. The Rattlesnake 313.831.3965 Club celebrates over 25 years in Detroit! Chef Chris Franz’s www.unionstreetdetroit.com innovative cuisine, our attentive service and award-winning wine list await on Detroit’s Riverfront!

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28 29 BROADWAY IN DETROIT The Program for Broadway In Detroit at the Detroit Opera House Volume 54, Number 3 December 15–27, 2015 LOCAL Under the management of Nederlander Detroit, LLC Executive Director...... Alan N. Lichtenstein InSPIRATIOn Assistant to Mr. Lichtenstein...... Nancy King Director, Corporate Sales/Marketing...... Scott Myers Hit the city’s greatest cultural and entertainment Senior Director, Marketing...... Alyssa Cohen Accounting...... Barbara Jones destinations, enjoy award-winning cuisine from Celebrity Box Office Treasurer...... Marc Roland Chef Michael Symon at ROAST, a multiple HOUR Magazine Spotlight Group Sales Manager...... Amy Yokin “Best of Recipient,” and see how great it feels to stay well at a Subscription Manager...... Gwen Harden Advertising Director...... Debbie Michelson, SMZ Westin. Treat yourself to a refreshing getaway and go home Press Agent...... Brendy Barr, Brendy Barr Communications with a whole new outlook. Program Design...... Frank Bach, Bach & Associates Room The Detroit Opera House is owned and operated by FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO MAKE A RESERVATION, AT THE FISHER THEATRE Michigan Opera Theatre michiganopera.org VISIT WESTIN.COM/BOOKCADILLAC OR CALL 313.442.1600. An elegant, private environment with President and CEO...... Wayne Brown many amenities including private Director of Operations...... Jason Warzecha House Manager...... Randy Elliott bar service, coat closet, rest room, & Patron & Ticket Services Manager...... Kim Gray catering services. Director of Production...... David Osborne Reservations available now for Technical Director...... Daniel T. Brinker group dining & events with: Assistant Technical Director...... Heather DeFauw Head Carpenter...... John Kinsora Realish Housewives • January 28–30, Head Propertyman...... Patrick McGee Chicago • February 9–14. Head Electrician...... Fred Graham Individual VIP dining packages Head Sound...... Henry Ruiz Head Flyman...... Robert Martin also available for other select Production Electrician...... Gary Gilmore performances. Head of Wardrobe...... Mary Ellen Shuffett Orchestra Personnel Manager...... Molly Hughes Visit BroadwayInDetroit.com The photographing or sound recording of any performance or the possession of or call (313) 872-1177 any device for such photographing or sound recording inside the theater with- for dates & details. out the written permission of the management is prohibited by law. Violations may be punishable by ejection and may render the offender liable for money damages. The musicians employed in this production are members of the Detroit Federation of Musicians, Local 5. and Backstage employees are represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (I.A.T.S.E) Local #38. Your best online source Lost and Found (Items will be held 30 days)...... (313) 961-3500 for tickets. Emergencies/Security...... (313) 237-3257 Pre-paid Parking...... (313) 237-7464 Opera House Parking Center...... (313) 965-4052 Broadway In Detroit uses Cadillac Café Reservations...... (313) 237-3487 or cadillaccafedetroit.com Ticketmaster for online ordering. ATM located in DOH Parking Center & Broadway lobby of theatre. If you purchase tickets from a site AGE LIMIT As a courtesy to our patrons, it is the policy of Broadway In Detroit that is not Ticketmaster, we cannot not to admit children under the age of 5. This policy may be altered from guarantee that the ticket you time to time based on Shows and Show content. You will be made aware of particular age restrictions during your purchase. Some shows make further purchase is valid. age appropriate recommendations and Broadway In Detroit will provide those on its website; however, judgment of the content for each show Always visit our website should be made on an individual basis prior to purchase. When available, BroadwayInDetroit.com Broadway In Detroit provides links to show websites for further information. All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket. first to find the correct link for online ticket purchases.

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