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YULETIDE AT WINTERTHUR Open daily for holiday tours November 21, 2015–January 3, 2016 Tour Henry Francis du Pont’s dazzling home decorated in holiday style! Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the dried-flower tree and enjoy the special exhibition Tiffany Glass: Painting with Color and Light. † To reserve your Yuletide Tour, please call 800.448.3883 or visit winterthur.org/yuletide. † Yuletide Tour reservations recommended. Included with admission. Members free.

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Tiffany Glass: Painting with Color and Light is presented by . Organized by The Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Glass. Above (left): Montmorenci Stair Hall, photo by Carlos Alejandro; (right) dried-flower tree. 2015-16 Season Winterthur is nestled in Delaware’s beautiful Brandywine Valley on Route 52, between I-95 and Route 1. December Playbill Your Capital’s Preservation and Its Appreciation is Our Only Focus Asset Management and Investment Counsel We have an 80-year legacy of supporting the arts. Looking to the future, let’s celebrate how art can keep us healthy.

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POETRY IN BEAUTY THE PRE-RAPHAELITE ART OF MARIE SPARTALI STILLMAN NOVEMBER 7, 2015 – JANUARY 31, 2016

This stunning exhibition is the first retrospective of Victorian female artist Marie Spartali Stillman. Discover landscapes, portraits, and subject paintings that reflect Spartali Stillman’s British Pre-Raphaelite training and Renaissance influence.

Poetry in Beauty: The Pre-Raphaelite Art of Marie Spartali Stillman is made possible by the Emily du Pont Memorial Exhibition Fund and the Friends of Rockwood. Additional support is provided by grants from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency dedicated to nurturing 2301 Kentmere Parkway and supporting the arts in Delaware, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. | Love’s Messenger (detail), 1885. Marie Wilmington, DE 19806 Spartali Stillman (1844-1927). Watercolor, tempera, and gold paint on paper mounted on wood, 32 x 26 inches. Delaware Art Museum, Samuel 302.571.9590 | delart.org and Mary R. Bancroft Memorial, 1935.

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16 Itzhak Perlman, Evgeny Kissin & Mischa Maisky Tue., Dec. 1, 8pm, Copeland Hall 17 Straight No Chaser: The New Old Fashioned Tour Wed., Dec. 2, 8pm, Copeland Hall 18 Dawes featuring Special Guest Hiss Golden Messenger Sun., Dec. 7, 7pm, Copeland Hall

19 Whitehorse featuring Special Guest Aaron Lee Tasjan Wed., Dec. 9, 8pm, live @ the baby grand 20 Swing’n the Holidays featuring The Jive Aces Wed., Dec. 9, 2pm, The Playhouse on Rodney Square 21 Punch Brothers featuring Special Guest Gabriel Kahane Fri., Dec. 11, 8pm, Copeland Hall 22 Charlie Brown Christmas Sat., Dec. 12, 7pm, live @ the baby grand 23 Festival of Light: an intimate Evening with Matisyahu—Unplugged Sat., Dec. 12, 8pm, Copeland Hall 24 Cherish the Ladies: Celtic Christmas Wed., Dec. 16, 8pm, Copeland Hall

8 Special Sponsors, Gifts and Grants 9 Donors to The Grand 12 The Cawley Fund for the Performing Arts 12 Tribute Gifts 13 Volunteer Show Corps 14 Board of Directors and Grand Trustees 15 The Grand & The Playhouse Staff 25 General Information Programs, artists, dates 26 Get To Know The Grand and times subject to change. These performances, as well as our arts education and outreach programs, are made possible by the generosity of our patrons and donors, including you. Thank you for your support!

This program is made possible in part by Grants from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency dedicated to nurturing and supporting the arts in Delaware, in partnership with the national endowment for the arts.

THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE INC. 818 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801 DONORS TO THE GRAND THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE Individuals, businesses, and foundations have generously answered the call to support both the annual programs and the special capital needs of The Grand SPECIALSPONSORS during the last year. They are identified on the following pages by either the level of their gifts or by the special funds to which they have contributed. To learn more about any of these giving categories and benefits of Membership, please contact Terhan Chambers at 302.658.7897 ext. 3301.

Lead Corporate Sponsor SARAH BERNHARDT SOCIETY We salute this distinctive group of individuals who contribute at least $2,500 annually to underwrite an exciting array of live performances and educational programs at The Grand. List complete as of November 6, 2015. Performance Sponsors PRODUCER Clarence A. Faulcon II, Mus.D. and Jacqueline B. Faulcon, Ph.D. Tatiana & Gerret Copeland Mr. & Mrs. Gerret van S. Copeland* Terrance and Christine Flynn* Catherine Dean-Gooderham and Ms. Marion E. Gibbs Robert Gooderham Bob and Linda Harra* Mr. & Mrs. Rodman Ward Nancy and John Hewes* Ellen and Alan Levin DIRECTOR Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Nachbar Gregg and Stacey Bacchieri* Dave and Nancy Press Mr. James J. Kelly and Michele M. Cross Mr. & Mrs. Salvatore J. Rossi, Jr. Loudspeakers Lorraine S. Przywara and Harry and Evelyn Russell* Mr. Dick Baümbarger Elaine and David Singleton Mr. & Mrs. Philip S. Reese Richard and Sharon Struthers* Mr. Randall G. Burton and HEADLINER Dr. Janice Tildon-Burton Mr. Stephen M. and Dr. Maryann Bailey William J. and Barbara J. Wade Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Brooks Mr. & Mrs. Arthur B. Chase John and Patricia Cochran* Fred and Louise Dawson *Asterisk denotes members of the Lifetime Sarah Brian Disabatino Bernhard Society with gifts of $100,000 or more.

THE 365 CLUB SPECIAL GIFTS Members of the 365 club receive valuable benefits for their investment of $1, $2, or $3 per day in The Grand’s programs. Our success is a direct reflection of the generosity AND GRANTS of those listed below. List complete as of November 6, 2015. TRIO ($1,095–2,499) David and Barbara Holman Mr. and Mrs. Michael Czupryna Ms. Monica Ayres Melissa Kenny Tom and Carol DiLuzio Dr. & Mrs. Nathaniel Barney Vance and Ann Kershner Dan and Kathy Dugan Academy of Massage & Bodywork, LTD. Global Event Group Jack Blumenfeld & Karen Jacobs James and Barbara Kirby Mr. & Mrs. Rick Giacco AstraZeneca Healthy Smiles of Delaware – Dr. Cynthia Flynn and Mr. & Mrs. Irenee du Pont May Ann and David Hamilton BNY Melon Dr. Patrick Sweeney, DMD Ms. Deidre Boyle Cathy and Bill Meakem Deb and Paul Hartwick David and Denise Nordheimer The Boeing Matching Gift Program James and Barbara Whisman David and Barbara Crout Louis G. Hering and Lisa Gannon Rob and Candyce Pizzala Mr. Karl Kadar Bank of America The Kenny Family Foundation Mr. Robert Dennis Robert and Koralia Dewey Charisse L. Rodgers Frank M. Levy Capital One Leo & Jimmy’s Delicatessen Lindsey and Andrew DiSabatino Carrie, Josh, and Amelia Sandler Tim Litten Robert and Lauren Cahill Lester, Wiswell, & Company, CPA Mr. William S. Montgomery and Edward and Donna Santangelo Mr. Don Mackelcan Russell and Michelle Silberglied Community Professional Loudspeakers Middle Run Charitable Foundation Ms. Marilyn J. Doto Tina and Harvey Maclary Richard and Marlies Farmer Paul and Jean Stofa Rachel Mandes and Delmarva Power Music and Sound Technologies Mr. Mark Fields Terry A. and Sandra S. Strine Katherine Means Dom and Jaye Pedante Peter and Caryl Horty Foundation Edward and Maureen Freel Robert Weiss and Lee Wheeler Mr. & Mrs. Emil J. Mikity Easy Lift Equipment Pizza By Elizabeths Mr. & Mrs. David R. Frey Gregory P. and Susanne Williams Eric and Leslie Mitchell Ebc Carpet Services Corporation Mr. Thomas Anderson Ms. Nicole Gracey Mrs. Stephanie Nichols Drs. Barbara Hamming and DUO ($730–1,094) Michelle Poulin Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Wilmington Parking Authority Karl Grunewald Mr. Paul Bechly and Mrs. Beth Wells Edward and Sharon Rubin Marilyn and Michael Hendricks Ms. Debra Charlesworth Lynn and Michael Zbranak

8 w w w .thegrandwilmington .o r g 9 THE 365 CLUB FRIENDS OF THE GRAND

SOLO ($365–729) Donald L. Gouge, Jr. Mr. Dave Nichols Roberta DeAngelis & Hugh Gratz Mr. Michael Soderberg Richard and Lorraine Fleming Debra S. Alesantrino Fran and Alan Greenglass Jean A. Rodden & Gary S. Odle Karl A. and Shirley Grieshaber Dave and Cindy Sroka Robert France Mr. & Mrs. Tony Allen, Ph.D. Mr. David Guntrm Domenic and Dr. J. Pedante George Harding, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Stoltenborgs Mr. & Mrs. William H. Frederick, Jr. Dr. Alvin and Mrs. Carol Amos Ms. April Marie Hall Mr. & Mrs. Frank J. Pennella Annette Hearing Mary Sykes Lawrence Fullerton Mr. & Mrs. Clyde P. Hess Dr. & Mrs. Russell Tibbetts Ms. Elizabeth Anne Gilmour Mr. & Mrs. Dale Arthur Dawn & Chuck Hall Ms. Karen Poore Mr. & Mrs. Brian M. Hope William S. and Mary H. Titus Mr. Lawrence Giordano George and Julie Atkinson Ashley and David Harris Alan and Judy Potts Ms. Patricia Huber Mr. & Mrs. Leonard S. Togman Leslie and Ed Goldenberg Vicki and Tom Bannon Debbie and Clay Heaton Nancy Powel Richard and Diane Iardella Mr. John Townsend Susan A. Green Jerry and Barbara Hendricks Ms. Rosanne Remington Dr. & Mrs. Andrew Barrett Ms. Joan M. Irwin Frank and Catherine Ursomarso Mary Ann and Robert Grenfell Ms. Elizabeth Higginbotham Mr. & Mrs. John E. Roberts Jerry A. Bilton Mark and Meredith Irwin David and Linda Vandever Mr. & Mrs. W.H. Gumprecht Ms. Jody Hoffman Steve and Carol Rydel Kathleen and John Bishop Mr. Joseph Johns The Hon. Karen Venezky Mr. Brian G. and Shelly and Jack Bolduc Kay and Christopher Holbrook Joseph and Eileen Sabbatino Jonathan Justice Steve and Ginann Walczak Mrs. Suzanne Gustafson Deborah & Joseph Bowles William C. Hucker Ms. Laura Scanlan and Cee and Mike Kelsey Mr. & Mrs. Richard E. Ware, Jr. Mr. Martin P. Hageman Ms. Rebecca Brown Claudia N. Hughes Mr. Thomas Preston Kielhorn Family Mr. Mike Waters Dr. & Mrs. Michael Hazuda, Jr. Eric and Arlene Burgess Mr. George Hutchinson Jeffrey and Erin Schlerf Mr. & Mrs. Theodore M. Klein Betsy and Douglas Wenny Mrs. Donna Hemphill Gail and Steve Bush DeForest and Chris Johnson Esther Schmerling Chuck and Mary Ellen Knothe Mr. PJ Wilkins Mr. Charles Lee Hetteroth Ms. Estella Carrigan The Jones Family Mr. Richard Schmidt Ms. Kathy Knowles Dr. and Mrs. Jay Williams Ms. Catherine R. Holley Frank and Deb Cebula Mr. & Mrs. William H. Jones Dr. George B. Schreppler III Ms. Renata Beata Kowalczyk Joe del Tufo and Keri Will-del Tufo Mrs. Linda V. Isbert Terhan Chambers Andrea Kay Mr. and Mrs. Rick Shea Rob and Jean Krapf Kim McFadden and Gary Wragg Mr. John Jackson Mr. Donal Clody David Paul and Kathy Klein Mrs. Marion A. Simeral Lana LaRochelle Rick and Deb Johnson Mr. H. Ronald Cohen Elizabeth and John E. Kramarck, Jr. Kathryn and Bill Sowden David H. and E. Beth Laucius FRIEND ($50–149) Mr. Wayne Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Steven R. Lewis Mr. & Mrs. Lynn C. Jones Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Constantine Jim and Stephanie Lee Mr. Michael Spears Anonymous (2) Ms, Christine A. Lodge Mr. Sam Kalb Tom & JoAnne Deptula Dr. & Mrs. Ira Lobis Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Stoddard, Jr. Roselle Albert Marc and Diane Lowthert Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin W. Keenan Mr. David Diamond Will and Sandy Lock in Honor Paul Cropper & Anita Symonds Frances O. and Charles M. Allmond III Mr. Mark Lucey Victor and Shirley Amato Sharon & Curt Kimmel Christine and Thomas Ditzler of Mr.Lehane and Mr.Pelaez Larry Tarabicos Mr. Scott MacDonald Ms. Charlotte Baker Ms. Anne Kisielewski Paul and Michele Dorsey Don and Margaret MacKelcan Douglas & Eleanor Taylor Pauline and Frank Maderich Mr. Thomas Baker June R. Kleban Julia, Michael & Mikey Dougherty Mr. Eric Mailloux John and Margaret Thomas Ms. Barbara Malin Bernard and Helen Balick Mrs. Holly Kolodczak Ms. Carol Malovrh Mr. Ray Topkis Ron Ozer and Dorinda Dove Mr. Mark Anthony Mason Mrs. Margaret Balick Dr. & Mrs. Jeffry Komins Pamelyn and Stephen Manocchio Mr. & Mrs. William G. Tudor Mr. Martin A. Drinan Sylvia Massa John and Janice Baly Rochelle and Howard Kristol Mr. Joseph Marchegiano Ms. Annette Turlington Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Faas Glen McAllister Mike and Cindy Barko Mr. Gary H. Kritz Richard and Kimberly Facciolo Mr. & Mrs. William J. Martin Mr. Peter Tuschak Bill and Geri McCabe Grant S.Barrans Ms. Christine Kuipers Mr. John Flanagan Mr. Glen P. Mayhart Ms. Staci L. Vernick Mr. Leo J. McDermott, Jr. Roy and Carol Birl Mr. Bradley O. Lane Todd and Aimee Flubacher Meredith and James McAloon Mr. & Mrs. Samuel L. Waltz, Jr. John Geisel and Betsy McNamara Susan B. Bogan Mr. & Mrs. Thomas B. Lawlor Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Folmar Thomas and Beverly McClung Mr. Robert Wheatley Ms. Phyllis McQuillan Ms. Diane Boykin Ms. Patti Lee Scott French Pat and Bruce McCubbin Mr. Rim Williams Mrs. Georgia Meyers Robert Bradley Jack Lingner R. Vance & Claire Glenn Frederick J. & Bonnie B. McKenna Valerie and Frank Woodruff Mr. & Mrs. John W. Milroy III Mr. & Mrs. Edward G. Holly Lissner & Richard Angiullo Dr. Cheryl Gooch Mr. Michael Douglas Merrill Holly and Wayne Wright Mr. Burnaby Munson Brandenberger Ms. Ann Lopez Mr. & Mrs. Michael Muzzi Edmund and Jacquline Lucas John J.J. Goodill, MD and Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Dr. Karen Brofee Lawrence and Alice Owens Emery C. and Kay L. Lucas Sharon W. Goodill Bob and Toni Newton Mary Lynne Bush Ms. Joan Parker Ms. MaryEllen Butkiewicz David and Kathy Lyons Michael and Andrea Petrillo Ms. Eileen R. Cantoni Isabel MacDermott Nan and Hal Pezzner Mr. & Mrs. R.R.M. Carpenter III Ms. Susan Manners FRIENDS OF THE GRAND Ms. Julie Pfeffer Senator and Mrs. Tom Carper Dr. & Mrs. Majid Mansoory Carolyn and Ron Picciotti Ms. Elizabeth Carter Carol Hertzoff and Steven Marino Contributors of between $50 and $364 play a crucial role by building The Grand’s Ms. Susan Poillon Jane and Mike Castle Meghann Matwichuk and Barbara N. Reilly Chad Fahs support base so that its community mission of service can be accomplished. The Ms. Charmayne Chandler Ms. Julia Reilly Willard H. Cobb, Jr. Ms. Bonnie Maxwell List complete as of November 6, 2015. support of the following donors is deeply appreciated. Mr. Charles Reinhardt Mr. James Cohee Mrs. Francesca Ann McBride-Carter Mr. Brad Richardson Ms. Margaret Connors-Massara Mrs. Megan McGraw PATRON ($150–364) Mr. Mike Campitelli Mr. & Mrs. Joseph DePaulo Dave and Teri Roach Ms. Karen Comley Ms. Frank McIntosh Anonymous Tom and Nancy Cannon Adrienne and Stephen De Veber Mr. Cliff Robinson Victoria Corrozi Mr. Henry Messenger Mr. & Mrs. Robert Aiken Mr. George Carpenter Mark and Ellen Ellis Brian Roseberry Mrs. Maryann Dario Janet Sue and Bruno J. Muzzi Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Appleby Mr. Steven Chilcote Martha Toomey and Mr. Mark Sanders Ms. L. Elizabeth Westcott and Ms. Donna Myers Terry and Lisa Applegate Lew Cohen Ronald Engard Robert Q. and Jennifer Scacheri Mr. Michael J. Deane Mr. Hans Nafzinger William and Joan Barber Dr. Stacy Cohen and Global Event Group Ellen S. Scarborough Ms. Eileen Degregoriis Mr. David Nardone Julian H. and Karen A. Baumann Dr. Lydia Cohen Anna M. D’Amico and Chris and Diane Scherf Ms. Andrea DellaVecchia Lisa A. Nichols Mr. Paresh Bhatt Jean and Robert Collat Andrew E. Feiring Robert Schirmer Ms. Joan Dianna Mr. Frank Parrish Mr. Thomas Blackburn Annemarie Crawford Lisa F.Fieldman Charles P. Schutt, Jr. Mr. Edward Dobos Mr. Douglas Penoyer Mr. Thomas Blanton Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Crowe Dr. Alan and Mrs. Phyllis Fink Mrs. John W. Shackleton Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Donaghy, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Donald Roberts, Sr. Joseph & Ida Bowen The Hon. Barbara D. Crowell Israel and Patricia Floyd Ms. Diana Simmons and Mr. David Draper Mr. David Rex Rodgers Mike and Sandie Bowman Brad & Rebecca Davey Sue and Jim Gargel Mr. Chuck Dyke Mr. Donald Duffy Jay and Maxine Rosenthal Teri Bowman Mr. William Davis, Jr. Mr. Paul Gaskell Lisa Slowik Susan and Maurice Egnor Mr. Michael Royal Rod Bullock Mr. Shawn Delp Frank Gavin Barry and Lauri Smith Robert and Marion Ehrlich Mr. Christopher Sanger Mr. Thomas Burke Michael and Kathy Dempsey Mr. Ed Gent Mr. & Mrs. Henry Smithies Ms. Mary Fieni Mr. Edd Schieferstein Mr. & Mrs. J. Bruce Campbell Ms. Kathleen Dempsey Patrick & Ann Gorham Barry and Joan Snyder Mr. Blair Fleishmann Mr. William J. Schumacher

10 w w w .thegrandwilmington .o r g 11 Mr. & Mrs. Ernest A. Schwab Mr. & Mrs. Andrew W. Urquhart John and Lucile Wilkens Baron and Eileen Schwartz Barbara W. and Barry W. Mr. Mark R. Cameron and Linda B. Selwood Van Rensler Ms. Nancy J. Wilson Richard A. and Sheila G. Sharpe Betty M. Turner Jennie and Gary Witkin Mr. Howard Sholl Ms. Toni Vandegrift Mr. Charles Wright 2015–2016 GRAND OPERA HOUSE Harvey and Alice Smith Bill and Gail Wallis Regan Young Mr. John Spaethling Jan and Michael Weiss Mr. & Mrs. Joseph J. Zakielarz Mr. Thomas Stahl Mr. & Mrs. Peter Scoville Wells Ms. Janet Zebleckes VOLUNTEER SHOWCORPS Lynda and Jay Stellenberg Mrs. Lin Wesolowski Marion and Joseph Zimmerman George and Ann Tatnall Mr. & Mrs. Edward White

Roselle Albert Toni Eaton Dick Leuliette Sandy Schriever Charles Alderson Gregory Fischer Ellie Leuliette Carol Scott Yanping Alderson Shannon Freeman Vivian Limmina Patty Sherman Shirley Amato Scott French Jennifer Lloyd Stacey Silvers Tracy Bailey Howard Friedman Paula Long Lynne Sinsabaugh THE CAWLEY FUND Charlotte Baker Phyllis Friedman Christopher Lowry John Spisak Margie Balick Brian Gaffigan Kathryn Lyons Jean Stofa FOR PERFORMING ARTS AT THE GRAND Sue Bane Sheila Gardner Lynn Maniscalco John Stransky Kate Bayard Kathleen Gauthier Mike Mansfield Gloria Sudler-Brown Kathleen Bear Marion Gibbs Marie Manuel Irene Talley Pre Belardo Nancy Goettel M. Betsy Martino Dolores Thackrah Lorraine Bender Marvin Goldstein Fran McCormick Mary Beth Thompson Debra Bermingham Pat Goldstein Lidia McKay Mary Thurman Thank you to our lead contributors: Jane Biggs Karen Gordon Chester McLaren Lydia Turner Joe Birmingham Cheryl Graves Ruth Anne McLaren Rich Ware PLATINUM Mr. and Mrs. Robert V.A. Harra, Jr. Alexander F. Giacco Veronica Birmingham Ann Griffith Bill Meakem Susan Ware Mr. and Mrs. John R. Cochran Steve and Janine Marrone Howard and Michele Kessler Betty Bosch Lynise Grimsley Cathy Meakem Kathy Wayne Tatiana and Gerret Copeland Ed and Terri Murphy Janet and Jack Krol Ken Bosch Dave Guntrum Barbara Miller Keith Weiss The Struthers Family Mrs. Norma Lerner GOLD Marcella Brainard Monica Guntrum Frank Miller Pam Weiss Frank and Patti McKelvey Loretta Brase Greg Haley Jenna Montgomery Barbara Welch Stacey and Gregg Bacchieri BRONZE John and Marcia Scheflen Sarah Brase Davis Nancy Haley Janice Moon Carolyn Welsh Christine and Terry Flynn Linda and Steve Boyden Mr. and Mrs. Marvin N. Schoenhals Pauline Browne Jill Hall Judy Morton Wayne Williams Nancy and Jack Hewes Carroll and Ned Carpenter Rick and Kathy Skinner Helene Burke Steve Haller Kathy Mowczan Terry Winner Angela and Jim Carrington SILVER George A. Weymouth Joy Burke Candie Hart Najeea Murray Jen Jen Wu Joyce and Howard Cosgrove Lucy and Vernon H.C. Wright Ken and Kathy Boehl Mary Ellen William Heaney Melissa Oberholzer Betty Young Dr. Lanny and Micki Edelsohn Butkiewicz Alan Hendel Molly Oberholzer Forrest Young Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. DeSantis Hal and Meg Erskine Shane and Susan Flynn Emmett Calhoun Florence Hendel Angela Padeletti Mark Zawislak Eileen Cantoni James Hennessy Leslie Patrick Susan Zawislak Ann Cardillo Mary Hennessy Candy Patterson Kelli Carter John Highberger Cassandra Piovoso Maria Clark Pat Hiles Tom Pollard Geraldine Cochran Debbie Howard Brenda Potts Chris Cooper Claudia Hughes Judy Potts TRIBUTE GIFTS Annemarie Crawford Mary Hultberg Hortense Priest Olga Crowther Garry Hunt Annette Rabasca In Memory of David Goland In Honor of Mr. Derek Lehane and Mr. José Peláez Selena Currington Marilyn Hunt Ed Racis Joanne Dalecki Antonia Jerman Andy Rhodes Ms. Daphne Neveras-Lupfer Will and Sandy Lock Dan Davis Nadine Johnson Lavon Robinson Kenneth Davis Steven Johnson Charisse Rodgers In Memory of Charlie Hall In Memory of Mr. Robert B. Scott Elain Dean Shirley Jones Joan Rosman Grand Opera House Show Corps Mrs. Margaret P. Scott Robert Dennis Victor Joseph Maria Rousk Joyce DiCello Laura Kaplan Patti Sarver In Memory of Chester King In Memory of Mr. Stephen Smith Judy Dodd Natalie Kaplan Bill Savery George H. King Mr. and Mrs. James H. Harris, Jr. Claudia Dorman Anne Kisielewski Mary Lou Savery Mr. George M. Leclercq Arnold Drescher Alicia Kluger Jane Savino Marty Drinan Dennis Lane Erika Schirm Duane Eaton Patti Lane Esther Schmerling

Volunteer ushers are needed to seat patrons, distribute playbills and provide customer assistance and safety. Our usher program is a great way The Grand Opera House makes every effort to maintain accurate donor listings. If you to get involved with the arts and have fun while getting involved with your find an error in your listing, please contact our development staff at 302.658.7897. If you would like more information about membership in Friends of The Grand or community. For additional information, please contact us at 302.658.7897, or The 365 Club, please contact Terhan Chambers at 302.658.7897 ext. 3301. visit TheGrandWilmington.org/Volunteer.

12 w w w .thegrandwilmington .o r g 13 2015 GRAND OPERA HOUSE THE GRAND | THE Playhouse on Rodney Square BOARD OF DIRECTORS STAFF

Francis J. “Skip” Pennella David Ley Hamilton, Esq. Mark Fields DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS Executive Director Meredith Mitchell McAloon Matt Sandlin Chairman* Secretary* Stephen M. Bailey Director of Development Director of Operations Robert V.A. Harra, Jr. Richard Farmer Managing Director of Programming Terhan Chambers Julia Dougherty Donor Relations Manager aSSOC. director of Operations Immediate Past Chairman* Treasurer* ADMINISTRATION Michael S. Drzik Othell Heaney Beverly Zimmermann Brian DiSabatino Mark Fields Development Manager House Manager Director of Administration Vice-Chairman* Executive Director Christine Maiese Pat Byrd Nancy Powel Grants Writer Maintenance Director of Finance Chaka Hollis Teresa Crawford, MARKETING Randall G. Burton Marcus Henry Domenic Pedante Maintenance Payroll and Benefits Manager Terry Cruz Cleon L. Cauley, Sr. James J. Kelly Salvatore J. “Chip” Rossi, Jr. Ryan Lynch Maryetta Binder Director of Marketing Tatiana B. Copeland* Melissa Kenny Jeffrey M. Schlerf, Esq. Maintenance Bookkeeper Amy Watson Bish Frederick J. Dawson Roger D. Kirtley Elaine Hughes Singleton David Sokolowski Catherine Dean-Gooderham Ellen K. Levin Staci L. Vernick Creative Manager BOX OFFICE Security/Maintenance Joseph A. DePaulo, Jr.* Andrew M. Lubin William J. Wade, Esq. J.C. Yeatman Kelsi Paden Barry Polish Carol A. DiLuzio Nicholas M. Marsini, Jr. Enid Wallace-Simms Design Manager Box Office Supervisor Security/House Manager Michael F. Gallagher William S. Montgomery Laura White Karen Porter Ward Raison Larry D. Gehrke Bret Morris *Executive Committee Marketing Associate Box Office Supervisor Security Joe del Tufo Gabrielle Braxton Vernon Vassallo House Photographer Box Office Representative Security/House Manager ChairmanEmeritus Nancy JL Powel Janet Brown House Photographer ARTS ACADEMY AT THE Box Office Representative Charles M. Cawley GRAND FACULTY Nafiesha Brown COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Leslie Carey Box Office Representative Pamelyn Manocchio piano Kadeem Collins Director of Community Engagement Jean Dougherty Box Office Representative Sana Bell piano GrandTrustees Robin Craig-Wells Community Events Manager Shaun Dougherty Box Office Representative Jennifer French guitar Elaine Gropp Education Manager Atiba Colvin Fields Dick Baümbarger Shaila Kapur Jean Rodden Box Office Representative steel drums Jerry Bilton Donald R. Kirtley Charisse L. Rodgers PRODUCTION Melissa Leatherbury Carmen Crews-Hart James H. Lee Carol Rydel Bob Parker Dwight McIntosh Box Office Representative David Crout Dr. Garrett B. Lyons, Jr. Steve Rydel Technical Director piano Rosalind Maxwell-Boyd Joe del Tufo Christine M. McAllister Michele Schiavoni Howard Fulton Chris Sherlock Box Office Representative Bob Dewey Bruce J. McCubbin Renee Simonton Asst. Techincal Director, The Grand drums Elaine Perkins Dr. Lanny Edelsohn Patricia M. McCubbin Barbara Stein Michael Yocum John Southard Box Office Representative Jacqueline B. Faulcon, PH.D. Bill Meakem Robert D. Stoddard, Jr. Asst. Techincal Director, The Playhouse piano Todd A. Flubacher Scott Morrison John Thomas Natalie Stephens Genevieve Fanelli Harry Spencer Alexander F. Giacco, Jr. David D. Nordheimer Margaret Thomas Box Office Representative Master Electrician, The Grand saxophone, clarinet Cheryl R. Gooch Denise D. Nordheimer Julie Topkis-Scanlan Annette Rabasca Emily Samson Tepe Nicole Gracey Ron Ozer Susanne Williams George King Box Office Representative voice Kimberly Green-Cauley Grace Paoli Joseph L. Yacyshyn Master Carpenter, The Grand Brittany Woodard Diliana Henry Lorraine S. Przywara Stephen A. Manocchio Mark Unruh Box Office Representative Tywanda L. Howie Hayes A. Roberts Audio Engineer, The Grand guitar, five-string banjo, mandolin, electric bass Adam Rodenboh Stage Crew, The Grand Stacy Slocum Stage Crew, The Grand

14 w w w .thegrandwilmington .o r g 15 Itzhak Perlman, Evgeny Kissin Straight No Chaser:

______and Mischa Maisky ______The New Old Fashioned Tour Tuesday, December 1 | 8PM | Copeland Hall Wednesday, December 2 | 8PM | Copeland Hall

iolinist Itzhak Perlman, pianist respond not only to his f the phrase “male a cappella deal, the captivating sound VEvgeny Kissin, and cellist remarkable craft, but also to Igroup” conjures up an image of of ten unadulterated human Mischa Maisky premiere a rare his irrepressible joy for making students in blue blazers, ties, and voices coming together to make concert performance of piano music. Evgeny Kissin’s musicality, khakis singing traditional college extraordinary music that is moving trios by Schubert and Tchaikovsky the depth and poetic quality songs on ivied campuses...think people in a fundamental sense... before heading to New York’s of his interpretations, and his again. Straight No Chaser are and with a sense of humor. On the legendary Carnegie Hall. extraordinary artistry have neither strait-laced nor straight- road, Straight No Chaser has built earned him the veneration and faced, but neither are they a reputation as an unforgettable One of the great works from admiration deserved only by vaudeville-style kitsch. They have live act. his last years, Schubert’s Piano one of the most gifted classical emerged as a phenomenon with Trio No. 1 in B-flat Major has an pianists of his generation. In a massive fanbase, numerous abundance of spontaneous great demand as a chamber national TV appearances and melodies and touches of gentle player, Mischa Maisky is the proven success with CD releases. sentiment. With its opening only cellist to have received a THE NEW OLD FASHIONED TOUR “Pezzo elegiac” (“Elegiac Deutsche Grammophon offer to Comes to town on the heels of piece”) and stunning set of record Bach’s complete works the release of their new album variations on a traditional for the cello. The New Old Fashioned (released theme, Tchaikovsky’s Piano Trio October 2015), their fifth album in A Minor is an impassioned release through Atlantic Records. masterpiece. The album features an eclectic array of songs that explore

Undeniably the reigning master This evening is part of The Renaissance Concerts, multiple influential musical of the violin, Itzhak Perlman a pilot program supported generously by eras highlighted by signature is treasured by audiences Tatiana and Gerret Copeland to re-introduce and singularly unique medleys. exceptional international classical music at Co-promotion with BRE Presents throughout the world who The Grand for Delaware audiences. Straight No Chaser is the real

16 w w w .thegrandwilmington .o r g 17 Dawes Whitehorse featuring special guest HIss Golden Messenger featuring special guest Aaron Lee Tasjan ______Sunday, December 6| 7PM | Copeland Hall Wednesday, December 9| 8PM | live @ the baby grand

alifornia-based roots rock and appeared as themselves hitehorse formed in 2010 sound. Any lingering assumptions Cband Dawes were formed on the NBC series Parenthood. Wby husband-and-wife solo that the two are working within in the Los Angeles suburb of Their fourth and most recent musicians Luke Doucet and the boundaries of a folk duo North Hills by brothers Taylor album, All Your Favorite Bands, Melissa McClelland. The two should be put to rest. Leave Goldsmith and Griffin Goldsmith was recorded after road-testing toured in each other’s bands No Bridge Unburned is a fiery, (lead vocals/guitar and drums, songs in front of live audiences for years, but they put aside forceful and finely tuned album. respectively), Wylie Gelber (bass), in intimate venues. Dawes has their award winning individual While there’s more in the mix and Alex Casnoff (guitar). Since always exuded passion, joy and careers to build a new band now, more people at the board, the group’s founding in 2009, they mastery of truly American music, out of their exceptional guitar more sonic swagger in the ears, have managed to transcend and their newest release not playing, his and her harmonies Whitehorse will continue to be their well-documented Southern only holds its own among their and a flair for dramatic, narrative a story told of intimacy and California influences such as The previous three albums, but is songwriting. Whitehorse has since passion. Two musicians, one Eagles, Crosby, Stills & Nash, and even better and fresher. “There been nominated for the Polaris band, no looking back. Joni Mitchell to establish their is so much joy in these songs, Short List (2013) for The Fate of own sound and themes. The they make me smile when I hear the World Depends on This Kiss, band tours frequently, making them,” says Goldsmith. “We woke played sold-out shows across appearances at many major up every day looking forward to Canada, and established itself in American music festivals including the fact we would be playing the USA as a band to watch with Bonaroo and SXSW. In 2011, the together in the studio. That’s all stellar reviews for The Fate of the same year their second album we ever care about doing.” World..., only their first full-length Nothing Is Wrong peaked at album. No. 23 on the Billboard album charts, they performed at the The recently released Leave No Occupy Wall Street protests Co-promotion with Bridge Unburned sees Whitehorse shaping a bigger, bolder rock

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Punch Brothers featuring special guest Gabriel Kahane ______Friday, December 11 | 8PM | Copeland Hall

he UK’s Premier Swing swing and jazz. An incredibly in he genius of Chris Thile and violinist Witcher, a sought-after TBand, The Jive Aces, return demand sextet, The Jive Aces T[Punch Brothers] bandmates session musician and a member to Wilmington after their have worked with John Travolta, Paul Kowert, Noam Pikelny, Chris of Jerry Douglas’ band for a half- performance at The Grand last Van Morrison, The Proclaimers, Eldridge and Gabe Witcher is dozen years. season to perform energetic Keely Smith, Hayley Westenra the artistry with which they mix renditions of Christmas Classics and most recently played for Her bluegrass, roots, rock, pop, jazz The band’s most recent album, and fresh arrangements of Swing/ Majesty The Queen. and classical to create a unique, The Phosphorescent Blues, was Jive/R&B classics by such greats contemporary sound,” says Rolling produced by T Bone Burnett, who as Louis Prima, Cab Calloway, The Jive Aces headlined (and Stone. Most audiences just say the band previously worked with Bobby Darin, Louis Armstrong, sold-out) the first ever swing wow, bowled over by the five on the acclaimed soundtracks Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis dance at the Royal Albert Hall musicians’ virtuosity and also by for The Hunger Games and Jr. They are joined on stage with and have brought the house their ability to move seamlessly Inside Llewyn Davis. It addresses special guests, the Los Angeles- down with their high energy from one musical idiom to the next. with straight-up poignancy and based THE SATIN DOLLZ. stage show at thousands of subversive humor the power and festivals, theatres, dancehalls Mandolin virtuoso Thile formed the pitfalls of our super-connected The Britain’s Got Talent stars are and top events throughout Punch Brothers (the name era. Digitally fueled isolation may renowned for their high energy Britain, Europe, USA and beyond, inspired by a Mark Twain short be a theme, but this virtuosic Jump Jive and swing music over 30 countries in all. story) in 2007 with guitarist acoustic quintet offers its warmest, and spectacular stage show. Eldridge, formerly of the Infamous most emotive and elegantly Their repertoire stretches from Stringdusters; bassist Garrison, who melodic work to date. the timeless tunes of the swing has played with Ron Miles and era to the glitz of the Rat Pack, Leftover Salmon; banjo player with a dash of rhythm & blues, Pikelny, who has worked with John Promotional Parters: Cowan and Tony Trischka; and Brandywine Friends of Old Time Music

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Festival of Light: An Intimate Evening with he Eric Mintel Quartet returns The McKean Hihlander Chorale Matisyahu—Unplugged Tto The Grand with their special is an honor choir of selected ______Charlie Brown Jazz Holiday voices who serve as the singing Saturday, December 12 | 8PM | Copeland Hall concert live at the baby grand. ambassadors fo the school. This Songs include “Christmas Time Is rigorous and comprehensive Here,” “Skating” and “Hark The vocal music program instills n celebration of the 10th back arrangements highlighting Herald Angels Sing” and much a sense of community, Ianniversary of his breakthrough the music that launched his career more. Pianist and composer, Eric professionalism, and self-efficacy album, Live at Stubb’s, Matisyahu while taking fans of all ages on a Mintel and the Eric Mintel Quartet in each singer. has taken a new look at the music journey through the evolution of have thrilled audiences of all ages that first made his reputation inLive Live at Stubb’s to his most recent with this holiday concert that has at Stubb’s III: A 10-Year Journey. release Akeda. become a staple of the holidays In two stripped-back sit-down featuring Eric Mintel piano, Nelson shows in March of 2015, Matisyahu Hill alto sax, Dave Mohn drums performed new arrangements of his and Jack Hegyi bass. They are early reggae hits from the original joined by Thomas McKean High album, along with a selection School’s Highlander Chorale in of later favorites up through performance of some selections. Akeda. This tour reconnects Matisyahu with long-time musical collaborators and friends from his early touring days, including Live at Stubb’s guitarist Aaron Dugan. Matisyahu and his band will present an evening of stripped-

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GENERAL INFORMATION

ADDRESS PATRONS IN WHEELCHAIRS have easy The Grand Opera House access to The Grand from the main doors. 818 North Market Street Specially designed restrooms are available Wilmington, DE 19801 to accommodate people with disabilities. Please advise the Box Office personnel BOX OFFICE hours are 10 am to 5pm when ordering your tickets so that we may Monday through Friday, 12pm to 4pm seat you comfortably. Saturday, and closed Sundays, unless a CHerish the Ladies show is scheduled. On performance days, PARKING is available at the Wilmington the Box Office remains open one hour after Parking Authority garage at the DoubleTree showtime. The Box Office telephone number Hotel (7th & King Street), the HyPark facility ______Celtic Christmas is 302.652.5577 or 800.37.GRAND. The fax on Shipley (between 10th & 9th Street). Wednesday, December 16 | 8PM | Copeland Hall number is 302.657.5692. LATE PATRONS will be seated at the ONLINE BOX OFFICE TheGrandWilmington. discretion of management. org E-mail: [email protected]. CONCESSIONS Drinks that are purchased t is simply impossible to imagine They’ve won recognition as the GROUP SALES Contact the Box Office from The Grand’s concessions are permitted Ian audience that wouldn’t enjoy BBC’s Best Musical Group of at 302.652.5577 or 800.37.GRAND. in the theater. what they do,” says the Boston the Year and named Top North ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE is open 9am to LOST & FOUND ARTICLES should be Globe speaking of Cherish the American Celtic Group by both 5pm Monday through Friday. The telephone reported or turned in to The Grand Ushers. Ladies, the long-running, Grammy- the Irish Music Awards and NPR’s number is 302.658.7897. The fax number is 302.652.5346. TOURS of The Grand are available upon nominated, Irish-American super Thistle and Shamrock. They’ve request. Call 302.658.7897 for details. group that formed in New York City collaborated with such notable WEBSITE TheGrandWilmington.org AUDIENCE ETIQUETTE in 1985. The ensemble celebrates musicians as The Boston Pops, The ELEVATOR SERVICE to the Dress Circle and • Cell phones and watch alarms should be the rise of extraordinary women in Clancy Brothers, The Chieftains, Family Circle is available from the Main and turned off upon entering the theater. what had been a male-dominated Vince Gill, Nanci Griffith, Pete Lower Lobbies. • Please wait until intermission to retrieve Irish music scene and has since Seeger, Don Henley, Arlo Guthrie RESTROOMS are located behind the Box any noisy items, such as keys and plastic- toured the world. and Maura O’Connell as well as Office on the Main Lobby and on the south wrapped candies. being the featured soloist with over side of the Lower and Second Floor Lobbies. Under the leadership of the • Please cease talking once the 250 nights of symphony orchestras. SMOKING is not permitted in the building. performance begins. dynamic and irrepressible flute and whistle champion Joanie Madden, They are in constant demand FIRE EXITS are indicated by a red light and • Be careful not to block the view of the the sign nearest to the seat you occupy is person behind you—avoid sitting too far up these ladies create an evening worldwide as their reputation and the shortest route to the street. In the event in the seat, leaning forward, or leaning to that includes a spectacular blend admiration from both fans and of fire or other emergency please walk (do the sides. of virtuoso instrumental talents, critics alike continues to grow. not run) to that exit. • Remain seated during the performance. beautiful vocals, captivating Their name may come from a COURTESY TELEPHONES are available for If you must leave during the performance, arrangements, and stunning step traditional Irish jig but after thirty patron use at no charge for local, or 911 please try to exit between acts. dancing to celebrate the holiday years, they’ve proven that the jig calls in the Main and Second Floor Lobby T’s. • The appropriate time to applaud is when season. Their continued success as is still not up as the ladies blaze PERSONAL SOUND AMPLIFICATION a number is completely over and/or at the one of the top Celtic groups in the forward into another decade of DEVICES are available upon request. Please end of an act. world is due to their ability to take music making! advise the Box Office personnel when ordering your tickets. The service must be • Wait until the last curtain call to depart the best of Irish traditional music requested 24 hours in advance. your seat. and dance and put it forth in an immensely entertaining show. Sponsored by COAT CHECK ROOMS are located behind the Rest Rooms on the Main and Second Promotional Parter: Green Willow Floor Lobbies.

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The Mission of The Grand

The Grand Opera House entertains and engages its communities through exceptional, diverse live performances and educational outreach. Committed to broad accessibility and sound financial management, The Grand enhances regional quality of life and contributes to a thriving downtown Wilmington. As steward of a historic Delaware theater that is home to several valued arts groups, The Grand affirms the arts’ vital role within our communities to promote greater understanding and lift the human spirit.

The Grand Lady of Market Street

The opulent and historic Grand Opera House has been a landmark for the residents of Wilmington and the surrounding region for more than 140 years. Opened in 1871 as a home for the Grand Lodge of the Masons for the lordly sum of $100,000, The Grand has played host to thousands of renowned entertainers and performing artists over the years, including Ethel Barrymore, Buffalo Bill Cody, John Philip Sousa, political cartoonist Thomas Nast, and the Jubilee Singers of Fisk University. Designed by Delaware architect Thomas Dixon in the Second Empire style, The Grand featured a distinctive façade of cast iron adorned with Masonic images. The first season of operation featured more than seventy performances that included everything from serious dramas to minstrel shows to lectures and exhibitions. Tickets that season cost a dollar for a reserved seat. Boxes were an extravagant $5 but seated four. In 1909, The Grand was briefly converted into a regular stop on the vaudeville circuit and then transitioned into a movie theater. Eclipsed by the more modernly opulent and larger Aldine next door, The Grand was eventually reduced to screening second-run horror films and Westerns. The building was allowed to fall into decline and finally, sadly closed its doors in 1967.

“TO DESTROY IT WOULD BE A CRIME, TO RESTORE IT WOULD BE A TRIUMPH” THEGRAND So said Bill Frank of the Morning News, and other prominent citizens of Wilmington were thinking the same. On December 22, 1971, the hundredth anniversary of its original grand opening, The Grand Opera House was again packed with people and excitement, as plans were unveiled to renovate the theater to its former splendor. STAGES DISCOVERY Over the next few years, a thoughtful and complete restoration was undertaken. The Grand was rededicated on February 1, 1973, and began again to present the finest performing Learning Comes To Life On Stage! artists from around the world. Delaware historian described the project as “a Cinderella story, the most spectacularly successful preservation effort in Wilmington’s history.” Next door, the Aldine Theater, once The Grand’s rival, had fallen on similar hard School Groups & times. Closed in 1970, most of the building was razed in 1992. With the help of friends and Families Welcome philanthropists, The Grand acquired the lots and opened a companion theater building in 2000. The baby grand, a cozy 300-seat proscenium theater, occupies the first floor, with offices, rehearsal rooms and teaching spaces extending several floors above. Grades K-5 The Grand Today FROSTY The Barter Players The Grand and baby grand are alive with artistic activity. The Grand presents more than 75 shows each season, ranging from symphony orchestras and ballets to the latest rock and comedy stars, with jazz, folk, and family artists as well. The Delaware Symphony, Opera Thursday, December 10 Tickets Delaware, and First State Ballet Theatre are all in residence at The Grand, presenting full only schedules in each of their disciplines. Between The Grand, its resident performing companies, 9:30AM and 12:00PM and rentals, the building hosts more than 200 events a year bringing more than 120,000 people $ into downtown Wilmington and through its doors. 7 In addition to the full- and part-time professional staff, The Grand is ably supported by the Study Guides • Classroom Visits • Bus Scholarships Board of Directors, Grand Trustees, and an extensive volunteer corps who usher and perform other ongoing services for The Grand’s valued patrons. More shows available at TheGrandWilmington.org/Discovery Mention this ad to receive a FREE classroom visit!

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