FALL 2019 SHOWCASE PROGRAM NOTES

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2 Letter from the President 2 Board of Directors and Staff 5 Comprehensive Campaign 6 Institutional and Government Support 7 Individual Support 9 Matching Gifts 9 Honickman Family Society 11 Kimmel Center Staff The Office! A Musical Parody SEP 28-29

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KIMMEL CENTER, INC., OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS Michael D. Zisman, Chairman Anne C. Ewers, President and CEO

Robert R. Corrato, Vice-Chair Jane Hollingsworth, Vice-Chair Stanley Middleman, Treasurer Jami Wintz McKeon, Secretary David P. Holveck, Immediate Past Chair

Bart Blatstein Richard D. Carpenter Vanessa Z. Chan Dear friends, Reverend Luis A. Cortés, Jr. Robert J. Delany Sr. Welcome to the Kimmel Center Cultural Campus, home to James F. Dever, Jr. a rich tapestry of art and education offerings, from jazz to Frances R. Graham Michael B. Hill Broadway Philadelphia blockbusters, to comedy legends, Philip P. Jaurigue family-friendly fun, world-renowned entertainers, dancers, Obra Kernodle storytellers, and 8 esteemed Resident Companies. Our Brook J. Lenfest Jeffrey A. Leonard 3 buildings anchor the Avenue of the Arts and house 9 different P. Edward Lovelidge event spaces; with over 1,400 performances per year, Jeffrey P. McFadden we provide a broad and diverse array of offerings that serve Elizabeth Murphy the varied tastes of our audience. This Cultural Campus is an Nicole Perkins Sulaiman W. Rahman inclusive place to enjoy exceptional experiences that reflect the Ronald Rubin spirit of the Philadelphia region. Mark H. Samuels Anne Faulkner Schoemaker Our popular Broadway series kicks off in October, with a Matthew A. Taylor collection of shows boasting 44 combined Tony Award® Sherry Varrelman wins, while the much-anticipated Hamilton runs August 27 Laurie Wagman Mario Zacharjasz through November 17 at the Forrest Theatre. We are part of the Joseph Zebrowitz ongoing legacy of jazz in Philadelphia, and our season includes burgeoning artists and storied musicians, plus the seventh TRUSTEES EMERITI consecutive year of our Jazz Residency program, designed to Sidney Kimmel The Hon. Bob P. Casey* foster the development of new jazz by and for local audiences. The Hon. Edward G. Rendell We offer programming for absolutely everyone, including The Hon. Tom Ridge our littlest music lovers; our Family Discovery Series returns, George M. Ross* Willard G. Rouse III* with kid-approved, family-friendly offerings to ignite a love of *Awarded posthumously the stage. EXECUTIVE STAFF Fall means back to school and, on the Cultural Campus, that Anne C. Ewers, President and CEO means the beginning of another year of educating, engaging, J. Edward Cambron, Executive Vice President and inspiring students of all ages with opportunities to learn and COO Stan Applegate, Senior Vice President of Finance and grow in the arts. As a non-profit performing arts center, our and CFO growing educational offerings are free and available to students Crystal Brewe, Senior Vice President of Strategic across age groups and school settings. We have musical theater Marketing and Communications and jazz opportunities for students of all ages, plus master Ross Richards, Senior Vice President of Facilites and Operations classes, student matinees, workshops, networking events, and more. Don’t miss out on all the FREE, monthly happenings, like PRESIDENT’S our Latin dance party, La NOCHE; rotating jazz & rising artists LEADERSHIP COUNCIL at Sittin’ In; plus jazz & musical theater fun for kids under 5 Wynne Amick David Cohen with Grow Up Great. Stephen Cozen As the Philadelphia region’s most impactful, non-profit Lisa Crutchfield Peter Dean performing arts center, we take our vision to transform lives Thomas A. Decker daily through the arts seriously. Follow along with us this year John A. Francis on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, plus stay up-to-date on the William Hankowsky Lisa Kabnick latest art by subscribing to our weekly Ovation newsletter. Marjorie Rendell Lyn Ross See you on the Cultural Campus! Timothy Scheve Molly Shepard Brian Tierney James Zug

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Comprehensive Campaign The following donors have supported the Kimmel Center’s Comprehensive Campaign, helping us keep our promise for the future to preserve our iconic buildings and maintain world-class facilities and a leave lasting contribution to the future of the performing arts in Philadelphia. $5,000,000+ The William Penn Foundation

$1,000,000+ Anonymous (1)** The Horace W. Goldsmith Lynne and Harold Honickman Mrs. J. Mahlon Buck, Jr. Foundation Penelope P. Wilson Anne C. Ewers** Patricia and David Holveck

$500,000+ Dr. and Mrs. Robert R. Corrato The Sidney Kimmel Foundation The Presser Foundation

$250,000+ Robert and Julie J. Bryan Lisa D. Kabnick and Paula and Mark Solomon** Mr. and Mrs. James M. Buck III John H. McFadden J. William and Helen D. Stuart Rhonda and David Cohen The Brook J. Lenfest Foundation Foundation and Wynne Amick Joseph and Marie Field Foundation Gerry Lenfest* Mr. Michael D. Zisman and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fitzgerald Robin and Mark Rubenstein Ms. Linda J. Gamble Hamilton Family Charitable Trust Ronald and Marcia Rubin William and Rosemary Hankowsky Anne Faulkner Schoemaker**

$100,000+ Anonymous (1) David F. Hoffman Peter and Cary Webb Sears The Bazemore Family Foundation Jeanne Ruddy and Victor Keen Gregory L. Segall Peter A. Benoliel and Willo Carey L.F. Driscoll Company Molly D. Shepard and Sandy and Steve Cozen William A. Loeb Peter J. Dean** Jack Donnelly David G. and Sandra G. Marshall Laurie Wagman Dorrance H. Hamilton Jami Wintz McKeon Leslie Miller and Richard Worley Charitable Lead Trust Louise & Alan Reed Foundation Elliott-Lewis Corporation Lyn M. Ross The Zuritsky Family Michael and Amy George Jeffrey and Dianne Rotwitt Frances and Bill Graham Timothy and Ann Scheve

$50,000+ Anonymous (1) Ann and Jay Francis Robert E. Mortensen Donna L. Allie Patricia and John Gattuso Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Mullany, III The Avery Foundation Juliet J. Goodfriend and Elizabeth Murphy Ronald J. Biscardi Marc R. Moreau Ron and Suzanne Naples Luther W. Brady, M.D.* Rosemarie Greco and Hon. Edward G. Rendell and Judith Broudy Anne Morrissey Hon. Marjorie O. Rendell** Richard and Lynne Carpenter Tony Hayden*/Maguire Hayden Dr. Harry Rosenthal** Charitas Foundation Real Estate Investments Matt and Judi Taylor Robert J. Delany, Sr. Michael and Debra Hill Paul and Christine Tufano John and Gloria Drosdick Mr. and Mrs. Bradford R. Bill and Barbara Wilson/ Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church Hollingsworth Synterra, Ltd. and Reverend Dr. Alyn E. Waller Independence Foundation

$25,000+ Anonymous (1) Ed and Deb Lovelidge Mr. and Mrs. John T. Rogers Lisa Crutchfield Jeffrey and Julia McFadden Salem Shuchman and Tad and Candance Decker** Lauren and Don Morel Barbara Klock Family Foundation Barbara D. Hauptfuhrer Agnes Mulroney David and Sherry Varrelman Deborah and Kurt Hilzinger Mrs. Jane G. Pepper Tony G. Werner Sara Lomax-Reese Gregory Redden

*Deceased **includes Planned Giving

For more information about the Comprehensive Campaign, please contact Anne Ewers, president and CEO at 215-670-2339 or [email protected].

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Institutional and Government Support The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts gratefully acknowledges the following corporations, foundations, and government partners for their annual support.

$500,000+ TD Bank

$100,000+ The Aramark Charitable Fund Merck & Co., Inc. Santander Ballard Spahr, LLP* Council on the Arts Waterman II Fund of Comcast NBC Universal Pennsylvania Department of The Philadelphia Foundation The Doran Family Foundation Community and The Wyncote Foundation The Hearst Foundations Economic Development The William Penn Foundation

$75,000+ American Airlines* M&T Bank and PECO Independence Blue Cross Wilmington Trust Company PNC Bank

$50,000+ AmeriHealth Caritas CHUBB Ollin, LLC Bank of America Nemours/Alfred I. DuPont The Presser Foundation BNY Mellon Wealth Management Hospital for Children

$25,000+ Cigna Duane Morris LLP* The Snider Foundation Comcast Business Glenmede Wells Fargo The Connelly Foundation Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP* Cozen O’Connor* Pepper Hamilton LLP*

$10,000+ Anonymous (1) Origlio Beverage Stradley Ronon Stevens & Bauder Audio Philadelphia Indemnity Young, LLP Cozen O’Connor Insurance Company Stradley Ronon Stevens & Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church PFM Young, LLP* Keystone Property Group Post Brothers The Sylvia W. and Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages Qlik Randle M. Kauders Foundation The Lincoln Financial Group QVC, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. Foundation Sabre Systems Inc. The William M. King Mazars SeatGeek Charitable Foundation Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP SEI

$5,000+ Apgar-Black Foundation Graham Partners Lomax Family Foundation Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Gray Charitable Trust Philadelphia Cultural Fund Foundation Jacobs Music Company, SAP America, Inc. Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation the Rinaldi Family

*In-Kind contributions

For more information on joining this distinguished list of supporters, please contact Anne Ewers, President and CEO at 215-670-2339 or [email protected].

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Individual Support The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts gratefully acknowledges the following individuals for their annual support.

$100,000+ Patricia and David Holveck

$25,000+ Dr. and Mrs. Robert R. Corrato Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Nerney Laurie Wagman Jacqueline B. Mars Ronald and Marcia Rubin

$20,000+ Teresa Bryce Bazemore Brook J. Lenfest Gregory Segall Bart and Jil Blatstein Jami Wintz McKeon Tony G. Werner William and Frances Graham Stanley C. Middleman Michael D. Zisman and Philip Jaurigue Elizabeth Murphy Linda J. Gamble

$10,000+ Peter A. Benoliel and Willo Carey John and Gloria Drosdick Lisa D. Kabnick and Joanne Berwind Anne Ewers John H. McFadden Robert and Julie J. Bryan Ann and Jay Francis Susan Martinelli Shea Mrs. J. Mahlon Buck, Jr. Linda and David Glickstein Hon. Marjorie O. Rendell David and Jennifer Cardy Rosemarie Greco and Mrs. Adele K. Schaeffer Anne Marie and Matt Chapman Anne Morrissey Timothy and Ann Scheve Scott and Nelly Childress Donna and Vincent Hartnett Salem Shuchman and Sandy and Steve Cozen Michael and Debra Hill Barbara Klock Family Foundation M. Gordon and Carolyn Daniels Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. F. Eugene Dixon, Jr. Bradford R. Hollingsworth

$5,000+ J. Edward Cambron and The Kent Foundation Anne Faulkner Schoemaker Charles Finch Jeffrey and Susan Leonard Irene and Fred Shabel Mr. and Mrs. Richard Carpenter Mrs. Sara Lomax-Reese Molly D. Shepard and Rev. Luis A. Cortés, Jr. Ed and Deb Lovelidge Peter J. Dean Sarah and Frank Coulson Jeffrey and Julia McFadden Nina Robinson Vitow Mr. James and Dr. Lynn Dever Wallace and Lydia Nowicke Hon. Constance H. and Ken and Marian Disken Sherry A. Pailet Dr. Sankey Williams Maxima and Sidney Hui Jerry G. and Bernice Rubenstein Barbara Eberlein and Jerry Wind Patricia and John Imbesi Mr. Mark Samuels

$2,500+ Anonymous (1) Osagie and Losenge Imasogie The Romano Family Stan and Nancy Applegate Elena and Frederick Kyle Bruce Satalof and Marie O’Donnell Laura Armstrong Christopher and Saundra Larcade Leslie and Lynnae Ms. Lynda Barness Mr. H. Chase Lenfest Schwartz Serchuck Drs. Marie Uberti-Benz and Robert and Suzanne Levin Bonnie and Harris Sklar Robert L. Benz Foundation Philip E. Lian and Joan L. Mueller Richard and Amanda Smoot Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz William A. Loeb Elliot Stone Mr. and Mrs. James M. Buck III Janine A. Matsko Dr. Auguste and Mrs. Abby Turnier Mr. and Mrs. Robert Buggey Arthur Mattia Zeyn B. Uzman Bob and Cheryl Carfagno E. J. and R. I. Mitchell Dale Wallace Philip and Margaret Cavanaugh Milton and Janet Morgan Joseph and Eileen Wawrzynek Suzanne and Norman Cohn Mr. and Mrs. John Osuna Roy and Sharon Wells Eleanor L. Davis Gov. Edward G. Rendell Drs. Jonathan and Lori Winter Drs. Chris and Leanne Gasink Nathan Renner-Johnson and Mr. F. Gordon Yasinow Elizabeth H. Gemmill, Esq. Alexander Macnow Mario and Jan Zacharjasz Joseph Gwiszcz, M.D. Mr. Ross Richards and Karen Zimmermann and Mr. and Mrs. D. Kirk Harman Ms. Sanaz Hojreh Glenn Carney Russell Harris, MD Dr. John and Nancy Roberts James W. and Debora C. Zug 7 Kimmel Center Cultural Campus

$1,000+ Anonymous (2) Kelly Grattan Mr. and Mrs. Keith W. Moore Lorraine and Ben* Alexander Edmund Green David Murdock and James Webb Joseph C. and Laura Atkinson Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Grenald Diane Lenfest Myer Steven and Ilene Berman Mr. and Mrs. S. Matthews Harold D. New Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Betz V. Hamilton, Jr. Beth O’Donnell Edward Bishop Kathleen and Tom Hanley Michael and Jennifer O’Malley Perry and Linda Blackman Barbara Hanuscin Thomas Paradise Julie I. Blank Ms. Beverly A. Harper Mr. and Mrs. R. Anderson Pew David Brahm and Eric Herncane Don and Lynn Haskin Jeffrey Ragan Crystal and Eric Brewe Robert and Megan Hausler Laurinda Rainey Jon and Joy Broder Ms. Angie Helmbrecht Jordan Reilly Law Bill and Sheryl Bullitt Jacqualyn Hillegass Diana Carolyn Pixie Roane Joseph and Suzanne Calabro Paul Hillman D. Rodell Elaine Woo Camarda Feather Houstoun Judy Rodes Will Canum Anne Hughes Noemi Rodriguez John Carroll Stephen Klasko and Colleen Wyse Stephen Rosenzweig and George Wicker Mr. and Mrs. Berton E. Korman Barbara Exler Barbara R. Cobb John and Amy Korman Samantha Rusk Mark and Iris Coblitz Ed and Linda Kuehnle Liz Saccardi and Jason Sladinski Daniel and Melanie Coulton Mary Ladd Justin and Julie Schaller The Cristofaro Family Erik J. Lang Stephanie Schuetz and Connie and Pat Dalton Dr. Randi Leavitt Jonathan Bayless Dr. Richard Davidson and Shawn Leavitt Angela M. Scott Linda Golden Dr. and Mrs. Michael Lewis Stan Shnayder David and Terri Davitch Marcos and Dee Dee Lopez Corinne J. Stahl Carole Dezii Maureen Lord-Benson Mr. James B. Stambaugh and John and Lois Durso Scott and Deanna Mann Ms. Andrea Morrissey The Eiseman Family Dr. Wendy Martinez Mr. and Mrs. George E. Stewart Roy and Nancy Fairman Tom and Linda McCarthy Brian and Victoria Titus Mr. and Mrs. Steven Feder H.G. and Susan McDonald Robert and Lisa Trucksess Eric and Lauren Feldhake Patrick and Danielle McIntyre Rev. Mark and Leslie Tyler Nancy Flores Migenes Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Mechura Dr. Thomas M. and Mr. Michael William Fontana Harold and Meilin Milstein M. Patricia Vernon Ed and Kimberly Gibbons Anne Mockus Anup and Sangeeta Vidwans Katherine M. Glaser Patrick and Monica Moeller Bonnie and Walter Weber Sandra E. Goodstein Mr. and Mrs. Craig and Alison Westbrook Gene Goroschko and H. Laddie Montague, Jr. Dr. Patricia Williams-Alveranga Heather Mangum Mary Moore Jim and Nicole Youse

*Deceased

This list representation donations received from June 15, 2018 to June 15, 2019. While great care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this list, mistakes can occur. Please report discrepancies to Liz Saccardi, Senior Director of Development at 215-790-7178, or [email protected]. For more information about making a gift please contact us at 215-790-5321 or visit us online at kimmelcenter.org/support.

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Matching Gifts Multiply the impact of your personal contribution to the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts by submitting an Employee Matching Gift Form. Matching gifts – when combined with your donation – double or triple the resources that make possible Broadway at the Academy, Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA), and other programs that you enjoy. Your employer may match the tax-deductible portion of your gift to the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. If your company is not listed here, please check with your Human Resources department to see if your gift can be matched.

Companies that Match Employee Gifts to the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts 1500 Walnut Enterprises FMC Corporation Pepsi ACE Group GlaxoSmithKline The Pew Charitable Trusts American Airlines Goldman Sachs & Co. Pfizer Ballard Spahr Haverstick-Borthwick Company Philadelphia Foundation Bank of America Health Partners of Philadelphia Philadelphia Insurance Companies BNY Mellon Hilton PNC Canada Dry Bottling Company Holiday Inn Quaker Chemical Charon Planning Independence Blue Cross QVC, Inc. CIGNA Jacobs Music Radisson Citigroup Janney Montgomery Scott LLC Reed Smith LLP Citizens Bank Johnson & Johnson Sonepar Coca-Cola JP Morgan Chase Stradley Ronon Stevens & Cozen O’Connor KPMG Young, LLP Deluxe Corporation Liberty Property Trust TD Bank Deutsche Bank Lincoln Financial UGI Corporation Dow M&T Bank Universal Health Services Duane Morris Merck Vanguard Endo Health Solutions Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Verizon Ernst & Young NutriSystem Wawa Federated (Macy’s) PECO Wells Fargo & Co. First Genesis Financial Group Penn Mutual Life Insurance William Penn Foundation Company

Honickman Family Society The Kimmel Center is proud to announce the naming of the Honickman Family Society, a group of forward- thinking supporters who have included the Kimmel Center in their estate plans. Named in honor of Harold and Lynne Honickman and their family, Honickman Family Society members ensure that the Kimmel Center will continue to educate, inspire and delight audiences for generations to come. Anonymous (2) Lynne and Harold Honickman Lyn M. Ross Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz Linda R. Jacobs Anne Faulkner Schoemaker Mr. and Mrs. Roland K. Bullard, II Raymond G. Perelman* Molly D. Shepard and D. Walter Cohen* Sergio* and Penelope Proserpi Peter J. Dean Mrs. Peggy Cooke Louise and Alan Reed Paula and Mark Solomon Tad and Candace Decker Hon. Edward G. Rendell and Ann R. and Harold A. Sorgenti Anne C. Ewers Hon. Marjorie O. Rendell Gussie Spector* Stephen J. Harmelin Dr. Harry Rosenthal

*Deceased

For more information about the Honickman Family Society please contact Liz Saccardi, Senior Director of Development at [email protected] or 215-790-7178.

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Staff OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT FINANCE David Cushing, Assistant Head David Sisco, Security Officer & CEO Jacob A. Jessup, Controller Carpenter-Flyman, Mark Thomas, Security Officer Liz Saccardi, Senior Director Renee Doman, Operations Academy of Music Robert Thomas, Security Officer of Strategy and Development Finance Manager Timothy Johnson, Head Electrician, William Tresnan, Security Officer Jennifer Beatty, Senior Manager Hazel Mack, Payroll Manager Academy of Music Lashawn Washington, of Individual Giving Bridget Morgan, Accounting Scott Smith, Assistant Electrician- Security Officer Isabel Brouhard, Manager Manager / Ticket Philadelphia Audio, Academy of Music John Wilsman, Security Officer of Donor Relations Robin Lee, Staff Accountant / Kevin McEntee, Head Eric Yates, Security Officer Anne Henry, Manager Ticket Philadelphia Propertyman, Academy of Music Joseph Young, Security Officer of Membership Maria Waters, Staff Accountant Kevin Barrett, Assistant Head Hannah Lermitte, Manager Karen Turner, Accounts Propertyman, Academy of Music TICKET PHILADELPHIA of Special Events Payable Clerk Bev Nolan, Head Wardrobe, Linda Forlini, Vice President Greg Storella, Manager Academy of Music of Ticket Philadelphia of Grants and Proposals HUMAN RESOURCES Pete Mohan, Head Carpenter, Matt Cooper, Assistant Vice Colleen Coffey, Executive Assistant Liz Bligan, President of Ticket Philadelphia to the President & CEO Human Resources Manager Stephen Hungerford, Molly Albertson, Director Kelsea Reel, Sarah Dugan, Assistant Head Carpenter, of Client Relations Development Coordinator Human Resources Coordinator Merriam Theater Meg Hackney, Patron Sara Smillie, Activation Specialist, Aaron Jackson, Human Resources Jay Madara, Head Electrcian, Services Senior Manager Institutional Support Assistant/Receptionist Merriam Theater Catherine Pappas, Yvonne Toot, Dan Imburgia, Head Soundman, Project Manager Development Coordinator FACILITY SALES Merriam Theater Jayson Bucy, Program Wesley Hershner, Casey Rodger, Director Michael Atkinson, Head and Web Manager Coordinator of Research of Facility Sales & I P Propertyman, Merriam Theater Danielle Rose, Training and Development Systems Audrey Gildea, Manager and Access Senior Sales Manager CAMPUS EXPERIENCE Services Coordinator OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE Leigh Sweda, Event Manager John Charles, Director Alexander Heicher, Program VICE PRESIDENT of Campus Experience and Web Coordinator Michaela Cline, Executive Assistant FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS Amy Dalin, Associate Director Steven Wallace, Quality to the EVP and COO, and VP of Matt Suydam, Facilities Director of Event Services Assurance Analyst Finance and CFO Kathie Cronk, Operations Academy of Music Nicole Sikora, Patron Manager, Special Projects Laura Marsh, Associate Director Services Supervisor EDUCATION Shannon Walsh, of Venue Services Brand-I Curtis-McCloud, Patron Susan Quinn, Director of Education Master Scheduler Caitlin Crowley, Venue Manager, Services Representative Carol Frazier, Senior Education Scott Derkacz, Site Manager Kimmel Center for the Rui Dong-Scott, Patron Program Manager Dennis McGeady, Performing Arts Services Representative Anthony Tidd, Jazz Artistic Advisor Chief Engineer Frank Flood, Venue Manager, Matthew Enters, Patron Brian Adamczyk, Education John Kane IV, Lead Engineer Academy of Music Services Representative Program Coordinator Bob Rielly, Engineer Lindsay Rosetti, Venue Manager, Karen Fleet, Patron Kenya Gayles, Education Ed Torres, Engineer Merriam Theater Services Representative Program Coordinator Steve Dang, Engineer Derrick Johnson, Emily Lantz, Patron Eliza Minster, Education Joseph Chiavaroli, Painter Event Services Manager Services Representative Program Coordinator Lawrence Freeman, Tom Kerrigan, Usher Manager Justin Pullins, Patron Maintenance Mechanic Chaya Goldman, House Manager Services Representative PROGRAMMING Christopher Grimes, Erin Lunsford, House Manager Rachelle Seney, Patron Jay Wahl, Producing Maintenance Mechanic Cornell Wood, House Manager Services Representative Artistic Director Horace Madre, Joshua Suydam, Porter Supervisor Jonathan Wallace, Patron Frances Egler, Senior Director of Maintentance Mechanic Madeline Clapier, Services Representative Programming and Presentations Trondell Hill, Performance Associate Emily Grove, Patron Laura McClatchy, Housekeeping Manager Alison Gibbons, Services Associate Programming Event Manager Kevin Hamilton, Dock Master Performance Associate Robert Lawlor, Patron Helen Smith, Lonnie Hyman, Services Associate Programming Manager PRODUCTION Joseph Dillon, Director Performance Associate Amy Harting, Kyleigh Taylor, BOX OFFICE Programming Specialist of Production Dan Ahearn, Jr., Andre Barette, Production Performance Associate Stacey Ferraro, Cleveland Ferron, Porter Box Office Manager Programming Events and Manager, Ancillary Spaces, Michelle Messa, Assistant Operations Specialist Kimmel Center for the SECURITY Box Office Manager Christa Bean, Producing Associate Performing Arts Heather Goforth, Director Tad Dynakowski, Assistant MaryKate Giarrocco, Programming Elizabeth Devore, Production of Safety and Security Treasurer Box Office and Events Assistant Manager, Verizon Hall Henri Byrd, Security Supervisor James Shelly, Assistant Eric Hagenbarth, Production Matt Lally, Security Supervisor Treasurer Box Office SALES & MARKETING Manager, Merriam Theater Euronn McCloud - Armstrong, Thomas Sharkey, Assistant Elizabeth Hess, Director Eileen Harris, Production Manager, Security Supervisor Treasurer Box Office of Program Marketing Artistic Initiatives Anthony Williams, Michael Walsh, Assistant Amy O’Connell, Director W. King Rogers, Production Security Supervisor Treasurer Box Office of Institutional Marketing Manager, Academy of Music Kyree Bellamy, Security Officer Leslie Patterson-Tyler, Director of Adam Steinbauer, Production Roland Carbonetta Jr., INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Media Realtions Manager, Perelman Theater Security Officer Arthur Curtis, Managing Director and Communications Kenneth Nash, Head Soundman, Kashaan Carter, Security Officer of Information Technology Eric Hsu, Associate Director Verizon Hall George Clark, Security Officer John Callinan, Director of of E-Marketing Matt McIntyre, Head Carpenter, Derrick Copeland, Security Officer Technology Infrastructure Ashley Ryan, Senior Marketing Verizon Hall Stevie Curry, Security Officer Andrew Mulroney, Senior Manager, Broadway Mike Sweeney, Head Electrician, Andrew Dicrecchio, Web Developer Nathan Godshall, Institutional Verizon Hall Security Officer Mike Zankowski, Business Marketing Manager Michael Cobb-Durkin, Sandy Gustave, Security Officer Intelligence Manager Manisha Modi, Audience Head Electrician, John Haviland, Security Officer James Boyer, Web Developer Development and Perelman Theater William Hudson, Security Officer Carissa Britain, Web Developer Group Sales Manager Walter Bass, Head Soundman, Kevin Johnson, Security Officer Tristian Gay, Cloud/ Lauren Woodard, Perelman Theater Marquieta Johnson, Systems Engineer Public Relations Manager Ed Klumpp, Head Utility, Ancillary Security Officer John Remaley, Jr., Ben Brotman, Spaces, Kimmel Center Sara Mahan, Security Officer Sr. Help Desk Technician Graphic Designer (Digital) for the Performing Arts Gregory Meek, Security Officer Joe Dethamphavane, Brett Cohen, Marketing Associate William Ringland, Head Randall Monte, Security Officer Help Desk Technician Morgan Horell, Marketing Carpenter, Academy of Music Thomas Pierce, Security Officer Parijata Dasmuth, Content Associate Greg Canzanese Jr., Assistant Nolan Piotti, Security Officer Web Project Manager Winona Wyatt, Head Carpenter- Flyman, Krystal Ross, Security Officer Callum Gouvela Da Silva, Business Digital Marketing Assoicate Academy of Music Timothy Ryan, Security Officer Intelligence Developer Taylor Pijanowski, John Damiani, Assistant Head Walter Samuels, Security Officer Marketing Associate Carpenter, Academy of Music Carrie Williams, Marketing Associate

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Facilities A COMMITMENT TO SAFETY Information Desk, 15 minutes before tour time, on the The safety and comfort of visitors, artists, volunteers, day of your tour. Parties of 10 or more are asked to and staff at the Kimmel Center, Academy of Music, make advance reservations. Free tours of the Academy and Merriam Theater are of paramount importance. of Music are available on selected dates, by reservation In the event of an emergency, audience members will only. For tour information and group tour reservations, be advised of appropriate procedures by ushers and call the Kimmel Center tour desk at 215- 790-5886 or security staff. At this time, please take note of the exit visit kimmelcenter.org/plan-your-visit/free tours/. nearest you. A red, illuminated EXIT sign should be CHILD POLICY visible, with an arrow indicating the direction of the exit door. Should an emergency arise, you will be directed With the exception of performances specifically noted as to leave the auditorium and further instructions will be Family Friendly, Kimmel Center Presents and Broadway provided as to the safest and quickest way to exit the Philadelphia performances are not recommended for building. Patrons who need special assistance should children under 6 years old. This recommendation exists contact an usher. to ensure all of our patrons the best possible experience. All audience members, including babes in arms, require ACCESSIBILITY a ticket. The Kimmel Center is wheelchair-accessible from its FOOD AND BEVERAGE east and north entrances. The Academy of Music is wheelchair-accessible from the east lobby entrance Concessions by Chef Jose Garces and Garces Group on Broad Street. The Merriam Theater is wheelchair- are available to guests in the Kimmel Center at the accessible from the main entrance on Broad Street. PECO Bar and the PECO Annex Bar and to Academy Elevators serve all levels of the Kimmel Center, with of Music and Merriam Theater patrons at satellite accessible seating and ADA-compliant restrooms bars located in the lobbies and upper levels. For your available on all levels. Accessible seating is available convenience, Kimmel Center patrons may pre-order on the Orchestra level of the Merriam Theater, with their intermission beverages at the PECO bar up to 90 accessible restrooms on the Mezzanine level. At the minutes before performances in Verizon Hall and one Academy of Music, accessible seating is available on the hour before Perelman Theater performances. Both bars Parquet and Balcony levels, with accessible restrooms open 90 minutes before Verizon Hall performances located on the Canteen level. Assistive listening devices and PECO Café opens one hour before Perelman are available for loan. Large-print programs are Theater performances. available upon request of an usher at all Kimmel Center TICKETS Presents performances. Audio Description and American Tickets for performances at the Kimmel Center for the Sign Language interpretation are available for select Performing Arts, Academy of Music, and Merriam Broadway Philadelphia performances. A limited number Theater can be purchased online at kimmelcenter.org, of ADA-compliant parking spaces are available in the at the Box Office (open daily 10am to 6pm, later on Kimmel Center garage. performance evenings), or by calling 215.893.1999. COAT CHECK OFFICIAL TICKET OUTLET A complimentary coat check is located on the lower Ticket Philadelphia, a division of the Kimmel Center, Mezzanine level of the Kimmel Center and on the is the only authorized outlet for individual tickets for ground floor of the Academy of Music. Coat check is not shows at the Kimmel Center, Academy of Music, and available at the Merriam Theater. Merriam Theater. We urge patrons to purchase tickets RESTROOMS only through kimmelcenter.org, ticketphiladelphia.org, Restrooms are located on both sides of the lower or the official websites of our Resident Companies. Mezzanine and on Tiers 1, 2 and 3 of the Kimmel Tickets purchased from other sources are purchased Center; on all levels of the Academy of Music; and on at your own risk. Many unauthorized ticket sellers use the lower level, the Balcony level, and Family Circle at website names that are similar to our website or even the Merriam Theater. include the names of our various venues. These websites are not authorized to sell tickets to events in our venues. WATER FOUNTAINS By purchasing only through our official outlets, you are Water fountains are located on all levels of the Kimmel assured that the ticket you receive is valid and is being Center and the Academy of Music and in the restrooms sold to you at face value. of the Merriam Theater. YOUR EVENT, OUR HOUSE PAYPHONES Celebrate in style with the Kimmel Center and Garces Payphones are located on the lower Mezzanine level of Catering, where you’ll have an unforgettable experience the Kimmel Center. with a picture-perfect back drop • Corporate Meetings SMOKING • Conference and Entertaining Smoking is prohibited on the Kimmel Center campus. • Weddings & Rehearsal Dinners TOURS • Stages & Performances The Kimmel Center offers two free tours. One-hour • Film @ The Kimmel Center Building and Theater tours are offered Tuesday through • Private Parties and Special Events Sunday at 1pm. Ninety-minute Art and Architecture BOOK YOUR SPECIAL EVENT TODAY! walking tours are offered Saturday at 10:30am KIMMELCENTER.ORG/SPECIALEVENTS (no theater interiors on this tour). Register at the

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