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The Pittsburgh Keep a work-life balance. Civic Light Opera Association Keep ahead of health costs. OFFICERS Keep your head from spinning. Honorary Chairman of the Board Vice Presidents/ Vice President/Special Events Julie Andrews Education & Outreach Laurie M. Mushinsky Christine M. Kobus Chairman of the Board Gary R. Truitt Vice Presidents Joseph C. Guyaux G. Reynolds Clark Vice Presidents/Human Resources James R. Kane President Todd C. Moules William M. Lambert Charlene Petrelli Secretary Vice President/CLO Ambassadors Johanna G. O’Loughlin Vice Presidents/ Frederick C. Leech Long Range Planning Treasurer Vice Presidents/Audit Michael E. Bleier Edward T. Karlovich Timothy K. Zimmerman Alvaro Garcia-Tunon Joseph C. Guyaux Executive Director Emeritus Chairman of the Board Todd C. Moules Vice Presidents/Marketing Charles Gray Michael F. Walsh Vice Presidents/Budget & Finance Corporate Counsel Timothy K. Zimmerman Richard S. Hamilton James M. Doerfler John C. Williams, Jr. Vice Presidents/New Works Chairmen of the Board Emeritus Development & Funding Vice President/Cabaret Theater John C. Williams, Jr. William J. Copeland Daniel I. Booker Mark J. Minnaugh George A. Davidson, Jr. Vice President/ James E. Rohr Construction Center & Facilities Vice Presidents/Nominating Daniel I. Booker Floyd R. Ganassi Scott F. Neill Louis D. Astorino John E. Kosar Vice Presidents/Development Executive Producer Tony Bucci Vice Presidents/Production Van Kaplan Mark J. Minnaugh Helen Hanna Casey Ronald L. Violi Peter J. Germain William M. Lambert President DIRECTORS Neil H. Alexander Stacy Leshock Dee Edward T. Karlovich Mark J. Minnaugh Joann L. Tissue Michael E. Bleier Eric F. Dickerson Joseph M. Klaja Mildred E. Morrison The Honorable Walter J. Blenko, Jr. Joseph V. DiVito, Jr. Christine M. Kobus Todd C. Moules Debra Todd Maryann Boehm Jane Dixon John E. Kosar Laurie M. Mushinsky Glenn D. Todd Daniel I. Booker Stephen J. Fedell Rose Kutsenkow Scott F. Neill Gary R. Truitt James M. Brennan Eleanor Schano Feeney William M. Lambert Johanna G. O’Loughlin Dennis Unkovic Michael J. Brunner Terri H. Fitzpatrick Mark T. Latterner Christina P. O’Toole Ronald L. Violi Tony Bucci Violet Gallo Frederick C. Leech Charlene Petrelli Carla J. Vrsansky Helen Hanna Casey Floyd R. Ganassi Nicholas J. Liparulo Renee D. Piatt Michael F. Walsh G. Reynolds Clark Alvaro Garcia-Tunon Richard J. Lipovich Rita Randall Doris Carson Williams With Care Cost Estimator you can compare William J. Copeland Peter J. Germain T.H. Lyda Matthew V. T. Ray John C. Williams, Jr. Senator Jay Costa, Jr. Joseph C. Guyaux Patricia L. Matty Eric A. Schaffer Travis E. Williams your out-of-pocket health costs, before you Joyce C. Dailey Richard S. Hamilton Robert C. McCartney, Salvatore M. Sirabella Helen Wylie get care. Explore this and other powerful George A. Davidson, Jr. Paul Hennigan Esq. Arlene Sokolow Timothy K. Zimmerman Moira Davison James R. Kane Timothy P. McNulty Merrill P. Stabile new tools built to save you time and money. ADVISORY BOARD HighmarkHealthTools.com HighmarkHealthTools.com George Ator Scotti Mulert George W. Rooney, Jr. HighmarkHealthTools.com Joan Bogut Rosemarie R. Parse, Ph.D. Howard J. Roughen Roland Catarinella Melvin D. Rex Michael W. Stuhldreher Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Subject to the terms of your benefi t plan. Charles R. Fallon pittsburghCLO.org - 1 Joseph C. Guyaux Senior Vice Chairman Dear Friends, Welcome to a musical that holds a special place in my heart because it was one of the first I Welcome! We are once again pleased to serve as premier produced and directed in Texas twenty-one years ago, and one of the first I produced after joining Pittsburgh CLO in 1997. We’ve been trying to find a time to revive it for you in the years since, sponsor of the Pittsburgh CLO’s PNC Spotlight Series. but with the “other Phantom musical” so prominent in the marketplace, we had to be patient. Here we are, fifteen years later! I am delighted that a member of my Texas cast is with us starring The CLO is a Pittsburgh treasure, consistently providing our as the Phantom’s father, Gérard Carrière. region with exceptional entertainment. And this season is no different with all-new productions of timeless classics and As history repeating itself goes, the curious case of “the Phantoms” is one for the books. Kopit modern masterpieces that are sure to thrill and delight. & Yeston’s Phantom (music and lyrics by Maury Yeston, book by Arthur Kopit, based on Gaston Leroux’s 1910 novel “Le Fantôme de l’Opéra”) was written before, but produced after, the 1986 Andrew Lloyd Webber treatment of the same subject based on the same book. In a tale of how The PNC Spotlight Series performances and other presentations the Great White Way was won, ALW’s version beat Kopit & Yeston’s to market, debuting first in by the CLO serve as integral elements of Pittsburgh’s thriving London’s West End and soon after on Broadway. The rest was - well, what is now the longest- Cultural District, which attracts thousands of visitors each running show in Broadway history, prompting Maury Yeston to declare his own version “the year and helps to define Pittsburgh as the most livable place greatest hit never to be produced on Broadway.” Kopit & Yeston’s Phantom has nonetheless in America. That is why PNC has established such a long and enjoyed more than 1,000 independent productions; many theater lovers prefer it to its rewarding relationship with the Civic Light Opera, and it’s why “showier” rival. we’re pleased to continue that relationship for another season. On behalf of everyone in our organization who works hard each year to create a Summer Series with something for the whole family, we are grateful that you are here and hope you will join us Thank you for being here and supporting one of the region’s rich for Disney’s The Little Mermaid (July 9-21), just right for the youngsters, and Buddy – The Buddy cultural assets. Enjoy the show. Holly Story (July 30-August 4), for all lovers of rock and roll. And, for those desirous of a romantic night out to the tune of tinkling wine glasses, at the CLO Cabaret we give you Side By Side By Sincerely, Sondheim, a revue of Stephen Sondheim’s lesser-known songs that debuted on Broadway thirty-six years ago and is here in Pittsburgh for the first time. (Some things are worth the wait.) Thank you for being here. Enjoy the show! “I’m a man of infinite patience. I write things, and sometimes they don’t see the light of day for years and years and years…just because I don’t happen to be a blip on someone’s radar screen, doesn’t Van Kaplan mean I’m not here.” – Maury Yeston Executive Producer 2 - KOPIT & YESTON’S PHANTOM pittsburghCLO.org - 3 MSA-CLO-May2012 5/23/12 1:03 PM Page 1 June 21 - 30, 2013 PITTSBURGH CLO VAN KAPLAN, Executive Producer Presents Book by ARTHUR KOPIT Music & Lyrics by MAURY YESTON Based on Gaston Leroux’s novel, The Phantom of the Opera Originally Produced in the United States at Theatre Under the Stars, Houston, Texas Originally directed by Charles Abbott Starring RON BOHMER DONNA LYNNE CHAMPLIN JAMES FEDOR JR. JEFFREY HOWELL KEN LAND ERIN MACKEY BRYANT MARTIN PAUL PALMER JAMIE ROSS PETER MATTHEW SMITH Because every life has a purpose. Associate Producing Director Production Technical Supervisor LORI BERGER JOHN R. EDKINS Musical Director Lighting Designer Scenery Provided by Costumes Provided by TOM HELM JOHN McLAIN THEATRE UNDER COSTUME WORLD THE STARS THEATRICAL Production Stage Manager Production Manager Casting by ALICIA REECE SEAN WEST TELSEY + COMPANY RACHEL HOFFMAN, CSA Our Mission Directed and Choreographed by That men and women may work in safety and that they, their families and BARRY IVAN their communities may live in health throughout the world. www.MSAsafety.com Phantom (Yeston/Kopit) is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. 1-800-MSA-2222 The video and/or audio recording of this performance by any means whatsoever are strictly prohibited. Pittsburgh CLO is a founding member of the National Alliance for Musical Theatre, Independent Presenters Network and The Broadway League. 4 - KOPIT & YESTON’S PHANTOM Cast (in order of appearance) Christine.......................................................................................................Erin Mackey* Count Philippe de Chandon ........................................................................... Bryant Martin* La Carlotta .....................................................................................Donna Lynne Champlin* Joseph Buquet ........................................................................................ Trevor McQueen* The Phantom ................................................................................................ Ron Bohmer* Gérard Carrière ................................................................................................Jamie Ross* Alain Cholet ..................................................................................................... Ken Land* Minister of Culture ......................................................................................... Paul Palmer* Jean-Claude ..................................................................................... Peter Matthew Smith* Florence ........................................................................................................ Casi Riegle* Fleure .........................................................................................................