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WELCOME With more than 30 shows coming to Tacoma’s stages, we’re certain you’ll discover quite a few for your must-see list – welcome to the Broadway Center’s 2017-18 Season! For a complete listing of organizations and upcoming events, visit BroadwayCenter.org. Illustration Chandler by O’Leary

A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS We support the arts because that is just another way we’re Northwest Healthy.

Singing. Dancing. Painting. Playing an instrument. Whether you’re an active participant or spirited observer, the performing arts can nurture and heal mind, body and spirit. They can lower blood pressure, bolster your immune system and ward off anxiety and depression. For more proven ways to stay Northwest Healthy, go to NWhealthy.org.

EAP full-page template.indd 1 6/22/17 10:34 AM Dear Friends, Welcome to IN THIS ISSUE 2017-18 PROGRAM VOLUME 3 the Broadway 7 Paula Poundstone ...... March 9 Center! This spring features fantastic 8 Twilight Zone UnScripted ...... March 24 entertainment 8 Todrick Hall American: The Forbidden Tour ...... April 5 – starting

9 Dennis Miller ...... April 8 with standup LISA MONET PHOTOGRAPHY 10 Cabaret ...... April 10 comedienne and star of NPR’s Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me Paula Poundstone. 11 Deepak Chopra ...... April 12 Then, enter another dimension of 12 Pink Martini ...... April 20 improv comedy with Twilight Zone 14 David Sedaris ...... May 5 UnScripted, before joining a multimedia adventure featuring the YouTube 15 Dixie’s Tupperware Party ...... May 6 personality and rising star Todrick Hall 16 The Weepies ...... May 18 American: The Forbidden Tour. 17 Seven Things I’ve Learned: An Afternoon with Ira Glass ...... June 24 Continuing the laughs, SNL alum Dennis Miller brings his biting social commentary to Tacoma. BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2017-18 Check your worries at the door as you Tiffany T. Harmon, President • Nicole Hume, Secretary step into the famous Kit Kat Klub with Clint Johnson, Treasurer • Mark D. Pinto, Vice President Cabaret, followed by an exploration the Christopher Algeo Holly Hayes Kathy S. Keele Kristin Sawin Judy Baerg Stephanie B. Howe Kelly Lane Danene Spaeth Tony Award-winning musical some of Brian Bergren Mike Hutchinson Connie J. Ladenberg Mike R. Wark the most important and baffling questions Jon Bowser Lisa R. Jangard Christopher McPhail David Fischer, Executive about our place in the world with Loren Cohen Genie Jefferson Darriel W. Menefee Director Kim A. Fisher Brooke A. Johnson Jumi Sakurai Deepak Chopra. Later in April, Pink Martini and the northwest favorite “little BROADWAY CENTER STAFF orchestra” will fill the Pantages with their Executive Events & Venue Rentals eclectic world music. David Fischer, Executive Director Leilani Balais, Associate Director of Events Lacey Wright, Associate Executive Director Emily Alm, Associate Director of Presenting May kicks off with the sardonic wit Robyn Engleking, Director of Finance Cayla Fields, Event Manager Becky Johnson, Director of Corporate Relations Chris Tubig, Rental Sales Manager of David Sedaris, and the irreverent Stacey Guadnola, Director of Philanthropy Sean Blacketer, Maintenance Coordinator Tupperware Lady Dixie Longate in Katie Lappier, Director of Education Gini Sommer, Volunteer Coordinator Scott Painter, Director of Operations Jeff Jainga, Event Lead Dixie’s Tupperware Party. Then The Holly Klindt, Executive Assistant Sierra Carr, Front of House Team Member Weepies bring their distinctive harmonies Box Office Melanie Cole, Front of House Team Member Katie Engel, Data and Patron Services Manager Akida Dancer, Front of House Team Member with their Hideaway 10 Year Anniversary Vanessa Cadungug, Box Office Manager Carissa Daniels, Front of House Team Member Tour, and Ira Glass shares some insights Amanda Oliver, Assistant Box Office Manager Jamie Goddard, Front of House Team Member Sara Judy, Box Office Lead Sarah Koestler, Front of House Team Member into the process of storytelling with Seven Mollie Parce, Box Office Lead Aaron Leach, Front of House Team Member Things I’ve Learned: An Afternoon Erin Whitfield,Box Office Lead Janae Lewis, Front of House Team Member Hannah Rawlings, Box Office Sales Representative Jake Nix, Front of House Team Member with Ira Glass. Andy Stark, Box Office Sales Representative Mara Offengender, Front of House Team Member Kaiya Rodriguez, Front of House Team Member Together, we experience art, community, Development Rochelle Wells, Front of House Team Member Kristine Finch, Donor Engagement Manager and life in vibrant downtown Tacoma. Angela Ferguson, Auction Coordinator Finance Shannon Johnson, Associate Director of Finance Thank you for joining the journey, and Education Aimee Takayoshi, Finance Assistant Tony Gomez, Education Manager filling our historic theaters with energy Marsha Walner, Education Manager Marketing & Programs and lively engagement. Nicolette Andres, Master Teaching Artist Jared Wigert, Associate Director of Marketing Darlene Anderson, Master Teaching Artist Mariesa Bus, Associate Director of Communications C. Rosalind Bell, Master Teaching Artist & Grants Sincerely, Jill Heinecke, Master Teaching Artist Stage & Operations LaNita Hudson, Master Teaching Artist Nick Shellman, Stage Department Coordinator Gabe McPherson, Master Teaching Artist Warren Crain, Head Carpenter Mara Offengender, Master Teaching Artist Royce Baer, Lead Technician (Rialto) Leah Scofield,Master Teaching Artist Josh Holcomb, Head Flyman Laura Shepherd, Master Teaching Artist Rich Tocher, Lead Technician (Theater on the Square) David Fischer Bryan Willis, Playwright Don Littrell, Sound Technician Executive Director Caroline McKee Silva, Trainee Johann Wippich, Trainee All stage work performed by employees that are represented by IATSE, Local #15 PB BROADWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS encoremediagroup.com/programs 5 February 2018 Volume 4, No. 3 www.pnweye.com

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6 BROADWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS encoremediagroup.com/programs 7 Broadway Center presents Paula Poundstone FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2018 AT 7:30 P.M. PANTAGES THEATER APPROXIMATE RUN TIME: 90 MINUTES WITH NO INTERMISSION

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With smart, observational humor and a legendary spontaneous interaction with the crowd, Paula Poundstone is one of Paula is also an Author. She just Dinner. A star of several HBO specials our country’s pre-eminent comedians. released her second book, the critically – her 2nd special, Paula Poundstone Goes She improvises with a crowd like a acclaimed, The Totally Unscientific Study to Harvard marked the first time that Jazz musician, swinging in unexpected Of The Search For Human Happiness elite university allowed its name to be directions without a plan, without a net. (Algonquin Books). The book landed at used in the title of a television show. There’s a disarming ease in her craft, an #1 on Amazon Best Sellers lists in humor Paula also starred in her own series on immediate sense that she’s so quick on in Hardcover, Audible and CD. Paula HBO and ABC, The Paula Poundstone her feet you need never worry about the voiced the character “Forgetter Paula” Show. Her memorable coverage of the possibility of something going wrong. in Inside Out, winner of the Academy 1992 Presidential election as a special Poundstone’s razor sharp wit and Award for Best Animated Feature. Her correspondent for The Tonight Show with impeccable timing makes for the perfect commentaries appear on CBS Sunday Jay Leno, followed by behind-the-scenes fit as a regular panelist on NPR’s #1 Morning and guest appearances include coverage at the 45th Annual Prime Time show, the weekly comedy news quiz, Late Night with Stephen Colbert, Last Call Emmy Awards in 1993 set the standard for Wait, Wait...Don’t Tell Me! When asked with Carson Daly, Nerdist with Chris those who followed. about Paula, Wait, Wait host Peter Hardwick, Weekend Edition and ‘Puzzle Paula is recognized on Comedy Sagal replied, “Paula Poundstone is the Master’ with Will Shortz! Oh, and did Central’s list of The 100 Best Standup funniest human being I have ever known. anyone notice that this past year she Comics of All Time. She won an American Everything she does, thinks, or says is was an answer in the New York Times Comedy Award for Best Female hilarious. If you cut her into bits, each Crossword Puzzle? Standup Comic, and she is included in piece would be funny. (But don’t!). Air Paula was the first woman, in its then innumerable lists, documentaries and becomes funny having been breathed by 73rd year, to perform standup comedy literary compendiums noting influential her.” at the White House Correspondents’ standup comedians of our time.

6 BROADWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS encoremediagroup.com/programs 7 Broadway Center presents Twilight Zone Unscripted

SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2018 AT 7:30 P.M. • PANTAGES THEATER APPROXIMATE RUN TIME: 90 MINUTES WITH INTERMISSION

Broadway Center presents SPONSORS Todrick Hall American The Forbidden Tour THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2018 AT 7:30 P.M. PANTAGES THEATER APPROXIMATE RUN TIME: 90 MINUTES WITH INTERMISSION Hailing from Los Angeles, Impro Theatre has evolved from a successful Todrick is a singer, songwriter, dancer, and staged elaborate performance videos. short form improv troupe into a critically actor, choreographer, costume designer, He has written and directed commercials acclaimed theatre company. Impro creates playwright and director. In 2010 Todrick for Fiat and theme songs for Sesame Street. completely improvised, full-length plays Hall rose to fame as a semi-finalist on He wrote and performed in the Virgin in the styles of the world’s greatest writers, the ninth season of American Idol. He Airlines Safety Video. He has also been and every performance is unique. In focused his talent on creating his own a judge and choreographer for RuPaul’s Southern California, Impro has performed content on YouTube. His videos of flash Drag Race. Todrick was on Broadway sold-out shows at South Coast Repertory, mobs to songs by Ariana Grande and starring in the Grammy & Tony Award- The Broad Stage, North Coast Repertory, Beyoncé became viral video sensations. winning musical Kinky Boots. He was The Falcon Theatre and The Pasadena Todrick has amassed nearly 3 million also part of the Tony Award-winning Playhouse, receiving multiple Ovation YouTube subscribers and an astounding musical Memphis, and prior to that he Recommended honors and Critics’ Picks 513 million YouTube views. He has since took the stage alongside Fantasia Barrino in Los Angeles Times, Back Stage and L.A. choreographed for Beyoncé. He won the in The Color Purple. Weekly. They have headlined festivals 2016 Streamy Award for Breakthrough Todrick Hall has returned to Broadway around the country, and venues Artist of the Year. this winter and is currently starring in around the world include the Oregon In 2014, Todrick was named one the Grammy & Tony Award-winning Shakespeare Festival, The Athenaeum of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 to watch in musical CHICAGO. He also just Theatre in Chicago, The Melbourne Hollywood & Entertainment. He also released his film Todrick Hall Behind The Fringe in Australia and Theatre Adyar in starred in his self-titled MTV show, Curtain, an inspiring documentary that Paris. Los Angeles Times calls Impro Theatre, TODRICK, which he wrote and shows the hard work and creative power “Amazing! The troupe spins an entire play directed. The docu-series showed fans a of this multi-talented artist. into comedy gold right before your eyes,” behind the scenes look at Todrick and and American Theatre Magazine says, “Here his creative team as they choreographed might be the salvation the theatre seeks.”

8 BROADWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Broadway Center “What a Beautiful presents Job!” Dennis Olympic customer - Lakewood Miller SUNDAY, APRIL 8, 2018 AT 7:30 P.M. PANTAGES THEATER APPROXIMATE RUN TIME: 90 MINUTES

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WE’RE FOR To mark the 10th year anniversary of their first entrance onto the Billboard WHAT YOU’RE FOR: Charts - 2008’s “Hideaway” - The YOUR CHILD Weepies are headlining 22 shows across the US with their band. Singer-songwriters Deb Talan & Steve Tannen began writing together the night they met, and soon formed folk-pop duo The Weepies. They married and We invite you to visit our school, had three children, rarely touring but where arts are a part of a student’s continuing to release music, making 7 records over 10 years. They quietly everyday education. sold more than a million records, with YouTube views of 30 million, and Spotify gocwa.info/encore (253) 620-8373 streams of over 90 million. “We never got to tour behind the original Hideaway record,” says Steve. “For the stars to align 10 years later feels magical.” “It’s unusual to get a second chance to do something like this, so we’re taking the band and going all out,” says Deb. The tour kicks off in the Weepies’ ad- Girls & Boys // Jr. K - Grade 12 // Bus Service opted hometown of Iowa City, finishing 6 weeks later outside of Seattle.

Date: 7-17-17 Bleed: n/a 16 BROADWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS encoremediagroup.com/programs 17 Advertiser: Charles Wright Academy Printing: 4c, cmyk File name: Production Contact: CWA Encore 4_75x9_875_Fall2017 Amy Senftleben, 253-620-8870, Pub: Encore Media [email protected] Final Size: 4.75”x9.875” Live Area: n/a Broadway Center presents Seven Things I’ve Learned: An Afternoon with Ira Glass SUNDAY, JUNE 24, 2018 AT 3:00 P.M. • RIALTO THEATER APPROXIMATE RUN TIME: 90 MINUTES WITH NO INTERMISSION

Ira Glass is the host and creator of the SPONSORS public radio program This American Life. The show is heard each week by over 2.2 million listeners on more than 500 public radio stations in the United States, MEDIA Australia and Canada, with another 2.2 million downloading each podcast. For years, it was the most popular podcast on iTunes, until the staff created the program Serial, which has over 10 million people downloading each episode. Glass began his career as an intern Life ran on Showtime for two seasons in at National Public Radio’s network 2007 and 2008, winning three Emmys. headquarters in Washington, DC in Glass is one of the producers of Mike 1978, when he was 19 years old. Over Birbiglia’s new film “Don’t Think Twice,” the years, he worked on nearly every and produced and co-wrote Birbiglia’s NPR network news program and held first film “Sleepwalk with Me.” virtually every production job in NPR’s Under Glass’s editorial direction, Washington headquarters. He has been a This American Life has won the highest tape cutter, newscast writer, desk assistant, honors for broadcasting and journalistic editor, reporter and producer. He has excellence, including five Peabody awards. filled in as host of Talk of the Nation and The American Journalism Review declared Weekend All Things Considered. that the show is “at the vanguard of a A television adaptation of This American journalistic revolution.”

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18 BROADWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS encoremediagroup.com/programs 19 BROADWAY CENTER’S EDUCATION PROGRAM

The Broadway Center’s Education Programs, which are among the largest arts education programs in Washington State, serve more than 40,000 students, teachers, and families each year. The Broadway Center’s Education Program profoundly strengthens student learning and provides a meaningful training ground for youths and adults to expand their skills.

A rich blend of services support learners in over a dozen school districts with compelling programs, in and out of school, year round. A special . com collaboration with Tacoma, Bethel and Puyallup schools, through the Kennedy Center National Partners in Education program in Washington D.C. has developed the best teacher education and performing arts programming in our region.

The Education Program includes: Photo by jessemichener by Photo Civil Rights Legacy Tours: In ten The LENS Project: Fosters social- years touring we have reached emotional learning and leadership. more than 145,000 students, Broadway Center Conservatory: teachers and community members Stunning youth productions in our Student Matinees: 10,000 students theaters along with classes and and teachers annually attend world- workshops in community schools, class performances at our theaters. from theater to dance and music of world cultures. Teacher Workshops: Empower K-12 teachers to use the arts every day. Beatrice Herrmann Fellows: To enroll or for more details, Accessible, high quality instruction visit BroadwayCenter.org Community Outreach: Connect for young instrumentalists from youth and adults for hands-on or call 253.591.5894. South and East Tacoma. learning.

broadway center volunteers

The Broadway Center relies on the support of volunteers to serve the South Sound and share the arts with all of our audiences. In recognition of this, the Broadway Center Staff and Board, as well as the Tacoma community, are eternally grateful to the following volunteers who have given their time so selflessly for over a decade:

10 Years: 20 Years Sandie Carter Therese Wooding Hal Geiersbach Lora Stonefeld Elizabeth Gilham Pat Nechols MaryLou Lundquist Phyllis Mansfield Myron Anderson Trisha Frey Michael McKinnon Marlene Buffington Wayne Gilham Margaret Horger Suzanne Miller Karen Drum Francine Marsh Margaret Kopperud Alyce Schaffer Nancy Adrian Suzanne Payne Jeffrey Lu Kathy Schuknecht Marg Kent Jose Rico Ellen Zhang Yolanda Wilson Toni Savol

20 BROADWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS encoremediagroup.com/programs PB GOOD TO KNOW

For safety and consideration of all patrons and performers, we request that you observe the following guidelines when attending a performance at the Broadway Center:

THEATER ETIQUETTE FIRE EXITS • Performances start promptly at their scheduled time. Be sure to allow Pantages Theater – Exits are located east and west of the auditorium on both plenty of time to park and find your seat. orchestra and balcony levels. • Late seating is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of the artist and Rialto Theater – Exits are located on both orchestra and balcony levels. House Manager. Theater on the Square – Exits are located at the front entrance for the lower/ • If you must leave your seat during the performance, you may not be main level and on the north side of the building on the upper level. reseated until an appropriate break in the performance. To receive emergency messages, leave your name and seat number with the NO SMOKING House Manager. PLEASE remember to silence all cell phone, tablet and Smoking is allowed outdoors only at least 25-feet from the theater entrances and electronic devices before entering the theater. Please have hearing aides tuned where receptacles are provided. Electronic smoking devices are not permitted. to no higher than 75% of the maximum volume. PARKING ACCESSIBLE SEATING We encourage you to take advantage of various parking garages in the Theater The Broadway Center is ADA friendly, and we will do all we can to ensure District: you have a positive experience. For the best accessible options, please contact Park Plaza North Garage - 923 Commerce Street (located between 9th & the Box Office. 11th on Commerce Street) ASSISTED LISTENING Subway Lot – 916 Broadway Street (located across the street from the Pantages Theater and Theatre on the Square) Headsets are available for patrons at no cost. A headset allows you to tune out little noises so you may listen to the performance without distraction. Please Both Park Plaza North and Subway Lot accept cash and credit/debit notify a member of the usher team and one will be provided for you. payments. Find the nearest kiosk and follow the on-screen prompts. For Park Plaza North, you’ll need to provide your license plate number. For the Subway Lot, you’ll need to provide your stall number. ATTIRE Rialto Garage – 909 Market Street (Located just south of 9th on A Broadway Center event is always an opportunity to dress up, but there is Market Street). The Rialto Garage accepts Cash ONLY. Place $5.00 in the never a dress code. Attire varies from casual to formal wear. corresponding stall number on the payment box. Many people are allergic to perfumes. Out of consideration for your fellow NEW PARKING VALIDATION PROCESS. The blue validation tickets audience members, please use perfume or cologne in moderation before are no longer accepted as a form of parking validation. The new validation entering the theater. requires a coupon code to be entered at the pay kiosks for both Park Plaza North or Subway Lot. BACKSTAGE Street parking is usually available throughout the Theater District. No guests are allowed backstage prior to, during, or after any performance Electronic meters collect a fee for street parking from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 without proper authorization and identification. p.m., Monday through Friday. There is a two hour time limit at metered spaces. Saturday parking is $2.00 for all day parking. If you plan to park for CAMERAS OR RECORDING DEVICES more than two hours during the metered weekday period, please consider Taking photographs or recording during a performance is not typically an off-street garage. Please be aware of signage, as these instructions are allowed and the experience of other patrons, as well as copyright restriction, generalizations, and are subject to change or may not apply everywhere. Visit should be considered. However, we encourage you to take photos in the TacomaParking.com for more information. lobby or before the show to share your experience with friends and family on social media - and don’t forget to tag us, @BroadwayCenter! RESTROOMS Pantages Theater – Located on the lower lobby and balcony levels, women on CHILDREN 2nd floor and men on 3rd floor. ADA accessible restrooms are located on the Should your child become restless during a performance, you may be balcony level and accessible by elevator. asked to wait in the lobby. Children under 5 may not be admitted to some Rialto Theater – Located on the main floor and balcony level. ADA accessible performances; the Broadway Center offers family shows structured for a restrooms are located on the main floor. younger audience. Theater on the Square – Located in the lobby near the front entrance. Changing tables are available in all our theaters - please see a House Manager for exact locations. TICKET INFORMATION A ticket is required for everyone regardless of age. No babes in arms. Box Office Hours The Broadway Center participates in TeenTix - visit TeenTix.org for more Monday – Friday 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Additionally, the Box Office is open information. two hours prior to most Broadway Center ticketed events. Please inquire with the Box Office directly regarding summer and holiday hours. CONCESSIONS For ticket or event information, contact the Broadway Center Box Office at Beverages and assorted snacks are usually available prior to the performance or 253.591.5894 or visit our website at BroadwayCenter.org. during intermission. Refreshments are permitted in the theater lobby unless otherwise posted. For most performances, beverages may be taken into the auditorium as long as they are in a Broadway Center souvenir covered cup.

BECOME A MEMBER TODAY Enrich your experience at Broadway Center with unique benefits Your Membership makes it and priority access. Join us today! possible for us to bring great Broadway Center Members enjoy exclusive experiences and performances to the South Sound unique benefits. Explore, expand, and entertain your passion for community, and to operate one of the largest arts education the performing arts. Plus, it gives you exclusive access to special programs in Washington State. member perks and events throughout the year!

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS Leave a Legacy

FRIEND through • Presale Access to new events Planned FRIEND: • Waived ticket exchange fees [Regular fee: $3 per $75 ticket. Members’ fee: $0] Giving • Wait list priority for sold-out shows Planned gifts are an incredible Image by Lisa Monet way to leave a legacy for causes you APPLAUSE All above benefits, plus: are passionate about, like the Broadway • Additional 10% off your subscription (3+ shows) Center for the Performing Arts. There are APPLAUSE: • Exclusive invitation to the Brewer’s Brunch and a range of gift planning opportunities that $150 two tickets to Brew Five Three allow you to make a lasting difference at • Recognition in Broadway Center house programs the Broadway Center while meeting your ($12.50 PER personal financial and philanthropic goals. MONTH) • $25 gift card to local brew-centric establishment Common options include: naming The PREMIER All above benefits, plus: Broadway Center for the Performing Arts • Access to the Broadway Center Member Lounge as a designated beneficiary of assets (pre-show and during intermission for most such as your IRA; 401(k), 403(b), or other PREMIER: events) qualified retirement plan; life insurance $360 • Two drink tickets to use at any Broadway Center policy; commercial annuity contract; bank ($30 PER event account; or brokerage account. MONTH) The Broadway Center encourages you SPOTLIGHT All above benefits, plus: to speak with your attorney or other • $50 ticket voucher good for most ‘Broadway professional advisors before deciding Center presents’ events on a course of action. Our staff would be SPOTLIGHT: • Four guest passes to share for the Broadway pleased to provide you and your advisors $600 Center Member Lounge with additional information on estate gifts. ($50 PER • Four drink tickets to use at any Broadway Center Donations of any amount by check, MONTH) event money order or credit card can be made by mail to: PANTAGES CIRCLE All above benefits, plus: Broadway Center for the Performing Arts PANTAGES • Additional $50 ticket voucher good for most Attn: Stacey Guadnola, ‘Broadway Center presents’ events CIRCLE: $1,200 Director of Philanthropy • $50 gift certificate to local restaurant 901 Broadway, Ste. 700 ($100 PER MONTH) • Complimentary drinks in the Members Lounge Tacoma, WA 98402 To give by phone or for other information PRODUCER’S CIRCLE All above benefits plus: call Kristine Finch, Major Gifts Manager, at • Additional $50 gift certificate to a local restaurant 253.573.2362. PRODUCER’S • A private box seat party in the Pantages for up to CIRCLE: $1,200 6 guests including tickets to a ‘Broadway Center presents’ performance (Mutually agreeable Join online at ($150 PER performance and date, based on availability at MONTH) www.BroadwayCenter.org the time of reservation) or contact Kristine Finch at [email protected] For each Membership level, all benefits may be waived for your gift to be or 253.573.2362. claimed as tax deductible to the extent provided by law. When “Reality” Isn’t, Real Is.

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