SHUBERT THEATRE

2019–2020 SEASON

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December 20–22, 2019

Simon Painter, Tim Lawson, MagicSpace Entertainment

present

Valentin Azema Dizzy Jonathan Goodwin The Elusive The Trickster The Daredevil

Stuart MacLeod Florian Sainvet Sos & Victoria Steve Valentine The Delusionist The Manipulator The Transformationalists The Showman

WITH April Anneberg, Manon Chaney, Rob Coglitore, Todd Hampton

Lighting Designer Costume Designer Video Designer Hugo Bosseny Angela Aaron Philippe Dumas

Illusion Director/Consultant Associate Director/Choreographer Composer Mark Kalin Jenn Rapp Evan Duffy

Writer/Magic Consultant Set Designer/Technical Director Associate Producer David Regal Vincent Schonbrodt Jacob Harvey

Director/Creative Producer Neil Dorward

Creative Producer Executive Producer Simon Painter Tim Lawson

THE USE OF ANY RECORDING DEVICES, AUDIO OR VIDEO, AND THE TAKING OF PICTURES, WITH OR WITHOUT FLASH, WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF ILLUSIONISTS MANAGEMENT, IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

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VALENTIN AZEMA (The Elusive). Born in France into a STUART MACLEOD (The Delusionist ) Stuart MacLeod is variety show family, Valentin fell into magic when he was the Delusionist and a Scottish BAFTA nominee who has just a kid. First being a close-up magician, he worked created some of the most controversial magic on television, behind the scenes of many different television shows played to sellout crowds all over the world and racked up throughout France. He joined the cast of “The Illusionists” over 100 million views on YouTube. Executive producer on on its tours of Kazakhstan, Bulgaria, Italy, appeared in the the recent Netflix smash “Magic for Humans” and star of live version of “Now You See Me” in China and recently many hit shows in the UK including BBC’s “The Magicians.” came back from Colombia where he performed in spanish Recently Stuart appeared as an expert judge on CBS’s new every night for 7000 people. Since April, Valentin was also primetime show, “The World’s Best,” alongside James one of the 5 magicians of the very first long residency of Corden, Drew Barrymore, Faith Hill, and RuPaul. “The Illusionists–Experience” in Reno,Nevada. Performing nightly for more than 6 months. His journeys and FLORIAN SAINVET (The Manipulator) From France, experiences far from France have shaped his personality. Florian began magic at the age of sixteen and his love With a French touch, a bit of humor and a limitless passion for the art helped him to excel at it. Loving super heroes for the art of magic, you will share with him a one-of-a- since his childhood, he came up with the idea to mix high kind experience. technology and sleight of hand into futuristic characters. After 3 years, Florian finished third in France’s Got DIZZY (The Trickster) Do you believe that it’s possible Talent and won the French Championship of Magic. He to actually die laughing? If so, Dizzy might be the most then created his own technique with one goal—to fool dangerous man alive. From the celebrated Apollo Theatre the magicians! This is how he finished in first place in in London’s West End to the iconic Sydney Opera House, manipulation at the World Championship of Magic in 2018 Darren “Dizzy” Partridge has been delighting audiences and now has an act with effects just like you see in the around the globe for more than a decade. An accomplished movies. Florian likes to play with your perceptions and comedy magician and cirque variety performer, Dizzy is a will blow your mind! regular headlining act on the luxury liners of both Celebrity and Norwegian cruise lines. He has also been featured SOS & VICTORIA (The Transformationalists) Sos & Victoria, as The Trickster and The Showman in the largest touring the World’s Fastest Quick Change Artists, have amazed magic show in the world, The Illusionists. Dizzy’s wild audiences around the world with their internationally combination of magic, physical comedy, and theatrical renowned costume change show. Their breathtaking thievery, delivered with mischievous British charm, leaves act is every woman’s ultimate dream come true: being his audiences both spellbound and gasping for breath. an able to change effortlessly into one glamorous outfit experience you will not believe and will never forget. after another at impossibly fast speed! Sos & Victoria Petrosyan have revolutionized the traditional performance JONATHAN GOODWIN (The Daredevil ) British born art of Quick Change by combining fashion, special effects Stunt performer and Escape Artist Jonathan, is widely and magic in an incredible act that has dazzled audiences considered the greatest theatrical daredevil in the world. the world over. In this gorgeous act, the beautiful Victoria Goodwin has been hanged, buried alive, hung by his transforms from one stylish look to the next, stunning the toes from helicopters, burned at the stake, attacked by audience with her unbelievable speed. One moment she sharks, and bitten by rattlesnakes to name just a few is wearing a sexy day dress then, in the blink of an eye, of his terrifying and insane stunts. Goodwin has been she is in an elegant evening gown! As their own costume called “the closest thing this planet boasts to a real life designer, Sos has created an entire fashion line of “haute superhero.” He is an accomplished knife thrower, archer, couture” outfits for the show. This dynamic couple has escape artist, fakir, martial artist, free diver, aerialist, been married for 25 years and continues to strive to and rock climber. Jonathan has starred in his own tv be one of the best acts in the entertainment industry. shows in Britain and America, appeared as a guest on There is only one thing about Sos & Victoria that does Jimmy Kimmel Live, Rachel Ray and Good Morning not change quickly… and that is their ability to be the America amongst many others. Jonathan was most absolute best at what they do!!! Follow Sos & Victoria on recently a finalist on Britain’s Got Talent where he was Twitter at https://twitter.com/SosMagic or on Facebook at described as the most dangerous act ever to appear on https://www.facebook.com/quickchangemagic/ the show. Unlike the other performers in the illusionists, www.SosMagic.com Jonathan is not a magician and everything you see him do is very very real. www.Jonathan-Goodwin.com Twitter: @TheDaredevil Instagram:JonathanGoodwin Official Facebook: JonathanGoodwinOfficial

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STEVE VALENTINE (The Showman) You know Steve TODD HAMPTON (Resident Director & Magician Assistant ) from his 250 plus hours of TV and film acting, appearing Todd Hampton graduated from Brent Street Studios in in over a DOZEN MOVIES, THREE VIDEO GAMES, Sydney Australia. Todd made his debut with The Illusionists FOUR ANIMATED SERIES and FOUR TV SERIES. From on broadway in New York City and continued as resident Crossing Jordan for NBC to I’m In The Band for Disney, director internationally. Some other credits include Wicked Steve has carved out a unique place for himself in the Musical, Ricky Martin, Cindy Lauper, Ke$ha, Jessica show business, constantly morphing into a myriad of Mauboy, Olivia Newton John, X Factor, Australia’s Got wild, funny, dangerous and always unique characters. Talent and more. @toddhampton Steve is also a world renowned, multi-award winning magician. The world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood SIMON PAINTER (Creative Producer ) is a visionary creative has awarded Steve five times for his exceptional work, producer and entrepreneur based in California. Originally including recently the coveted Stage Magician of from London, Simon started his career as a classical The Year. Steve recently launched MAGICONTHEGO.COM, violinist but soon transitioned into producing and creating a Global Training Center for Magic for anyone wanting commercial theatre. During the last ten years, Simon has to learn magic. Feel free to stalk Steve on Instagram at been at the forefront of the live entertainment industry, @stevevalentine and stevevalentine.com. Steve is thrilled having launched and managed major performance to be touring with The Illusionists this holiday season venues and conceived, created and produced acclaimed and can’t wait to bring his brand of magic to you. productions such as Adrenaline and Le Noir. The first show he produced, Le Grand Cirque smashed box office records APRIL ANNEBERG (Magician’s Assistant ) April began at the Sydney Opera House selling over 40,000 tickets in dancing and tumbling at age 2 and hasn’t stopped ten days. The Illusionists franchise followed, becoming since. She is an accomplished dancer, circus aerialist, one of the biggest magic shows of all time, playing in over choreographer and director. She has starred in productions 400 cities in 40 countries, breaking records around the all over the world including CATS, “Vegas the show” in world including Broadway’s Marquis, St. James and Palace Las Vegas Nevada, “The Great American Variety Show,” theatres. Current productions include the international “Totally Outrageous Brunch,” and “Zombie Burlesque” tours of Circus 1903 currently playing in London and and countless other productions. April has performed Lionsgate’s Now You See Me. www.theworksent.com with Enrique Eglesias, Pitbull, Marc Anthony, Major Lazer, Redfoo and many others. April has performed with some TIM LAWSON (Vice President and Executive Producer ) of the worlds greatest illusionists and starred in shows Australasian theatrical credits include Sweet Charity; at the world famous Magic Castle and the prestigious Buddy The Musical; Jolson; Spirit of the Dance; Oh! What Hollywood Bowl. Instagram: @Aerialist_April a Night; Fiddler on the Roof starring Topol; It’s a Dad Thing!; Weary: The Life of Sir Edward Dunlop; Shout! The Musical; MANON CHANEY (Magician’s Assistant ) is a professional Brave Men Run In Our Family; Jekyll and Hyde; The Rocky dancer, acrobat, & model based out of Los Angeles Horror Show narrated by Richard O’Brien; A Chorus Line California. She got her start as a rhythmic gymnast— (and London Palladium season); Chitty Chitty Bang Bang; competing for 12 years nationally and internationally and Fiddler on the Roof with Anthony Warlow. With partner culminating in level 10 elite status. She then transitioned Simon Painter, credits include the international theatre and to the world of dance and has spent the last years working arena tours of Le Grand Cirque, Ariel Dreams, Adrenaline, in the commercial industry, performing live shows, and was Le Noir, The Illusionists, Circus 1903 and Now You See Me. in the opening cast of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Collectively their network spans over 400 cities through 40 at Universal Studios Hollywood. countries. www.tmlenterprises.com

ROB COGLITORE (Magician’s Assistant ) Rob Coglitore is NEIL DORWARD (Creative Producer/Director ). A top a native New Yorker, a stan for empathy, and a versatile commercial theatre and TV director/choreographer, Neil’s performing artist who’s passion for dance and storytelling work can be seen on critically acclaimed shows around the has manifested into a professional career. He has appeared world: All Night Long (U.S./European tour), Rock Around the on Saturday Night Live, MTV, ABC, Shaun T’s CIZE, and Clock (Monte Carlo), Spirit of Christmas (Kodak Theatre, in the recent film Isn’t It Romantic. His theatrical credits Los Angeles) and Man in the Mirror (European tour). Neil include: The Bodyguard (North Shore Music Theatre), has proudly directed The Illusionists franchise from its The Illusionists (Broadway/National Tour), Seeing You debut at the Sydney Opera House, Australia in 2012 to (Off-Broadway), and This Is Sadie (Off-Broadway). He also London’s Apollo Theatre on the West End in 2015 and three performs with legendary Freestyle group TKA in major seasons on New York’s Broadway. In early 2015 he created venues such as Radio City Music Hall, Ford Amphitheater Illusionists: Turn of the Century, about the Golden Age of and more. Rob sends love to his supportive family and Magic, which premiered in Australia to fantastic reviews. friends, and hopes everyone enjoys the show! In 2016 he debuted Circus 1903, featuring some of the

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world’s greatest circus talent set in a time before aviation. publications, advertising agencies, photographers and Circus 1903 takes audiences back more than century and directors; on commercials, music videos and print ads. In brings the past to colorful life. Most recently, Neil directed 2011 she expanded into the world of theatrical production Now You See Me Live, the exhilarating live stage show and since then her costumes have performed on stages based on Lionsgate’s blockbuster film franchise Now You all over the world in venues such as the Sydney Opera See Me. House, Paris’ Folie Bergere, London’s West End and New York City’s Broadway. Show credits include The Illusionists, DAVID REGAL (Writer/Magic Consultant ) has written and Le Noir–The Dark Side of Cirque, Circus 1903, Cirque designed magic seen by millions of people around the Paris and Now You See Me Live. Angela’s passion is to globe. He is the head writer and co-executive producer of enrich narratives, engage the observer and create lasting TV’s The Carbonaro Effect, where, over the course of six memories through the art of costuming. years, he has created and collaborated on literally hundreds of original effects. He has written for, and designed effects BEN SELKE (Sound Engineer) Originally from Hull, England. for, stage performers who perform internationally, in Vegas Ben has been involved in many theatre productions all showrooms, and on Broadway stages. His television over the world. While working on a show he met the love writing credits range from kid shows (Rugrats) to sitcoms of his life and now calls New York his home. Ben was (Everybody Loves Raymond) and he is responsible for some nominated for ‘Outstanding Sound Design’ TBA award for of the best-selling tricks and instructional magic books A Night with Janis Joplin at ACT. Recent sound design of his generation. In addition, he is the proud recipient credits include: Jukebox Hero (World Premier); A Night of the Creative Fellowship awarded by the Academy of with Janis Joplin (Various Regional and First National tour); Magical Arts, the parent organization of the world-famous The Illusionist (Broadway and Various Productions) Let’s Magic Castle. Kill Grandma this Christmas; All Her Faces (off-Broadway); Rock of Ages; Swing! (Norwegian Cruise Line); Daniel JENN RAPP (Associate Director ) BROADWAY: The Tiger’s Neighborhood Live (U.S. Tour); PJ Masks Live! (U.S. Illusionists (The Marquis ’18, The Palace ‘16, Neil Simon tour); Baby Shark Live (U.S. Tour). Ben would like to thank Theatre ‘15). INTERNATIONAL: DCappella, Disney A his amazing wife for all her support and his two children cappella group (Choreographer/AD, U.S. & Japan Tours) Charlotte and Joshua for making everyday an adventure. WORLD PREMIERE: Mary And Max (Choreographer, Theatre www.BenSelke.com Calgary) CRUISE: Le Cirque Bijou (Director/Choreographer, NCL Jewel) OFF-BROADWAY: Squash (The Flea), Found EVAN DUFFY (Composer ). Evan Duffy is a Los Angeles (Atlantic Theatre Company), Bare (Martian Entertainment), based composer providing compelling original musical Carrie (MCC) REGIONAL: Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live! scores for films and video games. Evan also keeps an active (Director/Choreographer, U.S. Tours). www.JennRapp.com career as a songwriter and producer. Most recently Evan has worked as a music arranger on major motion pictures HUGO BOSSENY (Lighting Designer) Hugo Mercier such as Charlie’s Angels, Crazy Rich Asians, The Fate of Bosseny begin theater when he was seven in France. the Furious, The Avengers: Age of Ultron, The Mummy, and He moved from the acting to the lighting when he was Now You See Me 2. In addition to his film work, Evan also is studying theater in high school. He enter in the company a music arranger on the hit television shows Swamp Thing, Théâtre du Soleil in 2008 where he has spend 4 years as MacGyver, Magnum P.I., and Hawaii Five-0. In 2018 Evan lights designer assistant and head of lighting. In 2013 he composed and produced the musical score for Now You moved to Brasil and works on somes Brazilian musicals See Me Live. Evan’s talents have caught the attention of as head of lighting. He had won 3 awards in 2017 for a wide array of artists ranging from electronic producers the lighting of Gritos of Compagnie Dos a Deux. Partner deadmau5 and Skrillex, to film composer Brian Tyler and of Vertical Rigging Solutions, he is designing lights for hip-hop producer Dr. Dre. the Works Entertainment since 2017 on productions as Le Noir, Cirque Paris, A Magical Cirque Christmas and ASH MCCREADY (Assistant Director ) was born in Brisbane, recently The Illusionist.’ Australia and is making her 2nd return to Broadway as the assistant creative director for The Illusionists Magic ANGELA AARON (Costume Designer). Angela Aaron is of the Holidays. She made her first direction at 24 and a Los Angeles based, international costume designer has spanned the world since as an associate director for and wardrobe stylist. Her styling career began in Europe multiple productions. Ash is incredibly thankful for all the styling for Prague’s top modeling agencies, where was support and continued opportunities to create from her recruited by Hearst Publications and eventually became the family, friends and mentors Neil Dorward & Simon Painter. Fashion Editor of Czech Esquire magazine. After three years abroad she made Los Angeles home, styling for multiple

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PHILIPPE DUMAS (Video Designer ) as a young creative MAGICSPACE ENTERTAINMENT (Producer) is headed by transmedia director, have cumulated multiple and exciting Lee D. Marshall, Joe Marsh, John Ballard and Steve Boulay experiences as a video and scenic designer. First working and has been producing and presenting national tours, as light designer, Philippe graduated from UQAM in 2015 Broadway shows, concerts and museum exhibits worldwide and began to work as a creative producer the same year for over 35 years. Consistently one of the top promoters in and have worked with Quebec’s greatest musical and the world, MagicSpace Entertainment typically produces visual artists. The newest co-directed project by Philippe and presents more than 350 events worldwide per year. has been seen by millions of viewers on famous NBC’s TV Recent Broadway credits include The Illusionists—Witness show : America’s Got Talent. Philippe has merged cutting the Impossible (Broadway and West End), The Illusionists— edge holographic projections to Light Balance Kid’s dance Live on Broadway, The Illusionists—Turn of the Century, shows creating an exciting and totally new 4th dimension to Donny & Marie: A Broadway Christmas, American Idiot, the lighted up performance that gave them a golden buzzer Rain—A Tribute to the Beatles on Broadway and Alton and brought the group to the finale. Brown Live—Eat Your Science on Broadway. National tour credits include The Illusionists—Live From Broadway, THE WORKS ENTERTAINMENT (Producer) creates, A Magical Cirque Christmas, The Bachelor Live on Stage, produces and presents the productions of Simon Painter Lord of the Dance created by Michael Flatley, Jamie Hyneman and Tim Law­son across an ever-expanding network of and Adam Savage starring in Mythbusters—Unleashed, over 400 cities in 40 countries. Their shows have smashed Alton Brown Live, Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by box office records many times over the world including Chip Davis, Donny & Marie Christmas, Rain—A Tribute Sydney (Opera House), Broadway (Palace, Marquis and Neil to the Beatles, The Magic of David Copperfield, Circus Simon theaters), Mexico (Auditorio National) and London 1903—The Golden Age of Circus, Brain Candy Live starring (Shaftesbury­ Theatre). In 2007, their first production, Adam Savage and Michael Stevens, Jesus Christ Superstar, Le Grand Cirque at the Sydney Opera House, became the A Chorus Line and national concert tours by Janet biggest-selling show at the iconic venue and led to multiple Jackson, Cher and Fleetwood Mac to name just a few. international productions.­ They repeated that success Touring museum exhibitions produced include Jurassic over the coming years with Aerial Dreams and Cirque World: The Exhibition, Tutankhamun and the Golden Age Adrenaline, again launching at the Sydney Opera House of the Pharaohs Exhibition, Titanic: The Exhibition, Diana— followed by extensive international­ touring. Recognizing A Celebration, St. Peter and the Vatican: The Legacy of the the absence in the market of a high-quality touring magic Popes exhibition. MagicSpace Entertainment has an office show, the company created a production showcasing in Park City, UT. www.magicspace.net seven of the world’s best magicians: The Illusionists– Witness the Impossible, which has quickly become the JACOB HARVEY (Associate Producer) is Associate most successful group magic show in the world, with Producer at The Works Entertainment. Previously, Jacob productions playing simultaneously throughout the world served as Artistic Director of the Joseph Jefferson Award and spawning TV specials on ITV UK and NBC. Following Winning Greenhouse Theater Center (CTG) in Chicago. this unprecedented success, The Illusionists 2.0—The Next He was named one of Chicago’s top arts leaders in New Generation of Magic and The Illusionists 1903—Turn of City’s “Players 2017.” Jacob also conceived GTC’s hit The Century were created to follow and tour internationally. production of Machinal which was named one of the top 10 The Works’ acclaimed touring productions include Cirque productions of 2017 by Chris Jones of the Chicago Tribune. Le Noir, Cirque Adrenaline, The Unbelievables, Now You He was awarded the Bret C. Harte Director/Producer See Me and Circus 1903 currently enjoying it’s second sell Fellowship for Berkeley Repertory Theatre’s 2013/14 out run at London’s Southbank Centre. Season; served as Associate Producer and Director of Programming for the Drama Desk Award Winning New York Musical Theatre Festival. Other credits include, Co- Producer of Volleygirls (NYMF 2013 Best of Fest) and the Associate Producer of Ryan Scott Oliver’s 35MM: A Musical Exhibition. He attended the BFA program at Marymount Manhattan College and is a proud alumni of The Los Angeles County High School for the Arts.

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PRODUCTION TEAM Halogauze Video Designer...... Oliver Venning Merchandise...... Annie Williams Magic Consultant Insurance...... Crane Insurance Kevin James Assistant Director TOUR DIRECTION Ash McCready THE ROAD COMPANY, Stephen Lindsay & Brett Sirota Video Consultant Ken Sorrell WILLIAM MORRIS ENDEAVOR, Clint Mitchell Video Content LEX Studio The Works Entertainment Robot Designer Simon Painter...... President and Chief Executive Producer Charlie Caper Tim Lawson...... Executive Producer Video To Life Content Creator Neil Dorward...... Chief Creative Director Khristian Bork Nora DeVeau-Rosen...... General Manager Vincent Schonbrodt...... Technical Director Custom Garments Construction Terrence Williams...... Director of Operations Atelier Mela and Tricia Camacho of the Danielle McKechnie...... Producer Patterned Seamstress Assistant Jacob Harvey...... Producer Costume Designer Ash McCready...... Assistant Creative Director David Santillanes Richard Peakman...... Associate Director Meriem Bouziane...... Financial Analyst Assistant to Composer Devin Trabant...... Executive Assistant Joshua Romero Sammy Cortino...... Content Producer Casting Producer MAGICSPACE ENTERTAINMENT Danielle McKechnie Chief Executive Officer/Producer STAFF FOR Lee D. Marshall THE ILLUSIONISTS–Magic of the Holidays Chairman...... Joe Marsh GENERAL MANAGER President...... John W. Ballard MAGICSPACE ENTERTAINMENT Chief Operating Officer...... Steve Boulay Dave Stinson Vice President, Touring...... Dave Stinson Vice President, Marketing...... Kristy Maple Company Manager Tour Marketing...... Grace Torreano Clare Cannizzaro Graphic Design...... Katie Perhai Accounting...... Mary Deon-Roberts PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR Assistant...... Teresa Birkner Alexandra Tenenbaum ACKNOWLEDGMENTS PRESS REPRESENTATION Sydney Opera House, Gil Nevo & Ian Noe from TELLEM/GRODY PR Nice Studios, Clint Mitchell, Lee Marshall, John Tellem, Dan Grody Stephen Lindsay MARKETING REPRESENTATION Additional magical floating effects developed by MAGICSPACE ENTERTAINMENT Jinger Leigh-Kalin and Don Wayne Kristy Maple WARNING Head Carpenter...... Jen Day The photographing or sound recording of any performance or Asst Carpenter...... Sydney Rush the possession of any device for such photographing or sound Asst Prod Supervisor...... Lauren Snook recording inside this theatre, without the written permission of the management, is prohibited by law. Violators may be punished Head Electrician...... Travis Pigman by ejection and violations may render the offender liable for Assistant Electrician...... Jessica Tossey money damages. Head Sound...... Kenny Crayton Head Props...... Kaseem Alamudeen Become a fan of The Illusionists on Camera Operator...... Teresa Meyle Twitter @Illusionists7, Facebook, Camera Operator...... Allen Witcher Instagram, & YouTube! Video Engineer...... JP Melville www.TheIllusionistsLive.com Wardrobe Supervisor...... Adam Martin Shubert Theatre | 2019–2020 17

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We are grateful for the continued generosity of our donors who provide vital operating and program support to our historic theatre. MARQUEE CIRCLE – (STARTING AT $50,000) Alexander and Jennifer Clark

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Thomas Lombardi Sheila M. Powers Dr. & Mrs. Dennis Spencer Tom and Tricia LoRicco Michael Randi and Shepard and Marlene Stone Michael Lynch Sandra Elkin-Randi Sheila and Edward Sudhoff Raymond Magaldi Mr. and Mrs. Richard Reed Matthew and Victoria Susman Robert Mariano and Alisa Hunt Michael Riccio Ryan Torello Anthony Marone Andrew & Judith Rizzo Lorraine Traskos Michael and Deborah Martino William Root and Emily Cosenza William and Kathy Verespy Erin McCallum Bill and Michele Rosa, Russell Hall Co. Marisa Von Beeden John and Janie McNamara Mark Rowland Brenner, Saltzman & Wallman LLP Edwin Nichols Jim and Dale Sochocki Tom and Fernanda Yankowski Arlene O’Tell Seaman Family BACKER – (STARTING AT $250*) Abisola Afolalu Tom Griggs and Ed Bottomley Eugenia Routzounis Rachel and Ian Alderman Elizabeth Betsy Herlihy Shelley Saczynski Harry and Diane Azano Lajeune Hollis Anne F. Schenck Charlotte Brenner Joel and Sue Jacobson JoAnn Scillia Phyllis Brodoff Barry Kosowsky Patrick Shaw Judge Guido and Anne Calabresi Margie Kowal Judith and Mark Sklarz Carly Callahan E Madders Diana Storilassi Carole Chu Will and Joanna Martinez Alan & Diana Supersano Frances Bitsie Clark Glenn McGarvey Edward and Roberta Surette Robert and Priscilla Dannies Michael Morand Ric and Lisa Suzio Denise Demers Jocelyn and Bruce Murray Jeff and Alicia Torello Mary Elia Robert C. Neuman James Waldron John and Liz Fisher Kenneth and Susie Ng Brenner, Saltzman & Marylee Frisbie Hank Petroskey Wallman, LLP Susan Gobel Lori Plocharczyk Barbara Wareck and Diane Goldstein Terry and Carl Porto Charles Perrow SUSTAINER – (STARTING AT $100*) Daisy Abreu Ini and Tom Gavaghan Matt Scott James and Kathleen Alber Thomas and Debra Giambra Barbara and Jim Segaloff Caron and Norman Alderman Linda Greenhouse Barry Silver Anonymous Ellin Grenger Robert Silvestri Peter Aronson and Marie Landry David Harden Jeanne Simard Helene Augustine Chad and Michelle Herzog Timothy and Bonnie Smith Bill and Donna Batsford Merle Levy Hornstein Brian Smith Jennifer and Michael Bennick James Kenny Pat and Bill Smith Diana and Bob Blythe Reinhardt Lange Thomas P. Smith, Jr. Celeste Falcone Jeanne and Guy Laplante Elisa Sowers Robert Canelli Sally Ann and Dylan T. Lee Kenneth Spitzbard Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Carroll Betty and Kevin Mackowski Eileen and Robert St. John Janice Castle Ralph and Ellen Maldonado Gay Steinbach Elsie B. Chapman Donna Martino Jennifer Stevenson Marian Chertow and Susan B. Matheson Joan Sullivan Matthew Nemerson John McMillen Mrs. Thomas Sweeney Joseph Chick Phyllis K. Medvedow Alan and Diane Trotta Jeanette Chinchilla Lew Michaels Michael and Rhonda Tripodina Elizabeth J. Clark Mark Minopoli Mr. Cornelius Tuohy Victoria & David Clark Ken and Susie Ng Susan Van Steenbergen Antonio and Deborah Coelho Cynthia and William Nicoletti Susan Verow Salvatore Decola Henry and Cheryl Norton Dominic and Judith Viscuso Susan DeRosa MaryLou Palmieri Arthur Volanth Louise DiCocco Stephanie Park Marilyn Whitesides Melinda Divicino Kimberly Petitti The Wittenstein Family Jackie Downing Bart and Cindy Piccirillo Andrew Wolf Karen and Tom Dufour Fran and Robert Prezant William and Karen Wyskiel Patrick Dunn Joseph Ramos David and Enrica Yaffe Richard and Esther Ezold Cathleen Ryan Reneer Marsha Zellner Robert and Linda Fiscus Peggy Rosamilia Justin Zenchuk The Carol L. Sirot Foundation Baochau Ruland Shubert Theatre | 2019–2020 21 Michael Fox Endre and Aniko Sarkany David Frisbie Gregg and Susan Scholler shubert SUPPORTERS

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MEMORIAL GIFTS

In memory of Cheever Tyler Helaina Altabef Anonymous Boston Engineering Corporation Dana Carruth Lauren Franklin Catherine Fugelsang Nicole Lindy The Napier Family Dorothy and Glenn Weston-Murphy

Help us continue to bring the magic of live theater to future generations by making a tax-deductible donation to The Shubert Theatre! To become a Shubert supporter, visit our website at shubert.com/donate or contact Carla S. Sullivan, Director of Development, at [email protected] or 203.773.4339 *List reflects gifts received betweenJANUARY 1, 2018–NOVEMBER 25, 2019. We regret any errors or omissions.

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SHUBERT VOLUNTEERS This dedicated group of individuals volunteer their time to help keep the Shubert vital — we thank them for their continued support. If you would like information on how you can volunteer, please contact Kathy Apuzzo at [email protected] or 203.773.4316. Roberta Abell Vernessa Elder Marcia Kuchuk Mary Ellen Price Nora Anderson Carmen Eng Dylan Kuhnhenn Pamela Price Brenda Arovas Shirley Erickson Kimberly Kulesh Katrina Proctor Lisa Ayers Dorothy Evans Amy Lee Shari Rahamim-Stelzer Raymond Ayers Celeste Falcone Barbara Lesnieski Kathryn Rahn Joy Balsamo Claudia Faughnan Darlene Lessard Veronica Redente Colleen Bannan Christine Faustino Katherine Letkowski Vince Ribeiro Jean Banning Isaac Faustino Louis Levine Susan Riccio Nancy Bartold Andrea Felsted Nancy Levine Denise Reed Belinda Battista Diane Fidler Peg Limbacher Gail Rich Bonnie Bayuk Richard Fidler Nadine Logan Marilyn Rittner Donna Binkoski Eileen Finucane Susan Lowe Albina Romanski Ann Marie Bonvini Karol Fleegal Julie Lyons Nancy Ronan Jeanette Bothroyd Catherine Forman Betty Mackowski Christine Rosa Elizabeth Braddon Gina Foster Kevin Mackowski Betsy Rosenthal Priscilla Bradford Michael Fox Donna Magrath Louise Ruinen Cathy Bradley Rossana Fox Nancy Mahoney Lisa Ryan Jo-Ann Bruneau Jennifer Frechette Ellen Maldonado Claudia Salazar Arlene Bruskin Marian Frederickson Ralph Maldonado Ann Salemme Donald Budzilek Beth Galligan Christine Mangone Terri Santillo Daya Butler Erin Galligan Tracey Massey Christine Sandford Shelley Caldwell Michael Gambino Susan Matican Wayne Sandford Sue Canavan Genya Gelband Abbie Maynard Aniko Sarkany Patricia Caplan Jenny Gerst Elizabeth McElrath Endre Sarkany Jaimo Cappellano Debra Giambra Jeanne McFarland David Scafariello Jose Capuras Thomas Giambra Kathryn McIntyre Mercy Scafariello Judith Carbonella Sandra Gibson Kenneth McIntyre Susan Schlank Ann Caruso Daniel Goddard Molly McKenna Molly Schleis Beverly Catchpole Mary Jane Godfrey Mindy McQueen Maude Schmidt Tracy Chaltas Brenda Gorman Heather Meachen John Schultz Connie Cholewczynski John Grabarz Elizabeth Melius Cecelia Schuster Debra Clark Vicki Grande Doreen Metzler Randi Scott Alecia Coffin Mary Grasso Molly Meyer Jessica Shaklee Mary Colandrea Ouida Green Maeve Miller Carrie Sherwood Annie Cole Marianne Haynes Joyce Milne Claudette Silberfein Dorreth Cole Diane Healey Mary Moninger-Elia Callie Silvey Brian Collins Marcia Heimann Keith Moore Cheli Smith Victoria Collins Alice Hencir Billie Morosko Eileen Smith Kathleen Cooney Mary Lou Hills Alberta Murdock JoAnn Smith Joanne Cooper Sally Hopkins Dolores Murdock Tracey Smith Julia Corrone Judy Hudak Joan Nash Monica Spruill Anita Cotton Linda Hughes Deanna Nemec Sandy Stollerman Jean Couturas Ruth Hwang Susan Nicholaou Sandy Tranquilli Sheila Creed Joseph Irizarry Barbara Nicolazzo Carolyn Vanacore Donna Cropley Susan Jennings Barbara Nierenburg Paula Verderame Michael Cropley Pamela Joy Aileen O’Connell Dorothy Volosin Melba Crowley Elizabeth Joyce MaryLou O’Connell Pam Walker Susan Czech Geoffrey Kanner Judy O’Connor Annie Wallace Elizabeth D’Amicis Marcia Kaplan Sandra Offredi Sharon Webb Gail DeBiase Jeannette Karolicki Jennifer O’Neil Cyd Weldon Audrey DeFronzo Carol Keefe Deborah Palmieri Peggy Whelan Melissa DeLuca Susan Kelleher June Ellen Patton Sylvia Whitefeather Patricia DeMatteo Sylvia King Sandra Payne Ammie Wilson Patricia DeNardi Wendy Klein Jo Peruzzi Sharon Young Barbara Dieckman Gail Korrick Kimberly Petitti Cathy Zaorski Diane Dow Barbara Krajewski Kurt Petitti Carla Zaratzian Teresa Downey Bobbie Kraus Ed Pikaart Matthew Zomick Joanne Durand Harlene Kravet Margie Pikaart Maurita Eaton Robert Kravet Noreen Piscitelli Maggie Edwards Doris Krzykwa Rosemary Plachtyna

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHUBERT ADMINISTRATION Leonardo H. Suzio John F. Fisher, Executive Director Chair Sue Jacobson, Director of Ticketing Ruby H. Melton Anthony Lupinacci, Director of Marketing Vice Chair Lew Michaels, Director of Operations Michael E. Bailey Carla Sullivan, Director of Development Treasurer Elisabeth Verrastro, Director of Communications Kelly Wuzzardo, Director of Education & Engagement Initiatives Matt Susman Secretary Janie Alexander-Haverkampf, Education Programs Manager Don Chaffee Kathy Apuzzo, Volunteer Services Manager Chairman Emeritus Ian Galligan, Marketing and Communications Manager Diane Pillegi, Accounting Manager Chad Whittington Robbin Seipold, Development Manager President & CEO John-Michael Whitney, Assistant Director of Ticketing John F. Fisher Justin Zenchuk, Operations Productions Manager Vice President John Maple, Operations Assistant Drew Alden Performance Staff Shay Atluru Ouida Martin, House Operations Manager Kevin Burke* Diane Shaw, Concessions Manager Alexander Clark Frances “Bitsie” Clark Floor Managers John R. Emra Jillian Celentano, Sheryl Carpenter, Rachael Bedard, Martin Dr. Dolores Garcia-Blocker Bobenski, Elizabeth Clark, Donna Greene, Betsy Hotchkiss, Sally Glick Rosalyn Katz, Cheryl Schmidt, Aria Jones, Erika Flowers Mayor Toni N. Harp, Ex-Officio Box Office Associates Richard Helmreich Liz Grace Supervisor, Joanne Beaucejour, Colleen O’Connor, Elizabeth Herlihy Daniel Kovner, Melissa Magdon, Susan Godshall, Jeff L. Hubbard Stephanie Denyer Michael Loftus Anthony Marone Theater Production William McAndrew Anthony DeFrancesco, Master Carpenter Erik Scaranuzzo David Reilly, Master Electrician JoAnn Scillia Thomas Quagliano, Sound Engineer Donna Maher, Wardrobe Mistress * Immediate Past Chair Joe Miko, Properties Master Jason Kosko, Flyman

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