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23 Season 2018-2019

Friday, January 4, at 7:00 Saturday, January 5, at 7:00 The Philadelphia Sunday, January 6, at 2:00

Starring

Conducted by

Created and Produced by GEORGE DAUGHERTY & DAVID KA LIK WONG

Also Starring PORKY WILE E. COYOTE ROAD RUNNER SYLVESTER PEPE LE PEW PENELOPE PUSSYCAT GIOVANNI JONES . . . and special guest starring appearance by

Music by CARL W. STALLING Based on the Works of Wagner, Rossini, von Suppé, J. Strauss II, Smetana, Liszt, Mendelssohn, and Donizetti

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Animation Direction by CLAMPETT ROBERT McKIMSON

Voice Characterizations by ARTHUR Q. BRYAN as Elmer Fudd and NICOLAI SHUTOROV as Giovanni Jones

“” and “” Directed by MATTHEW O’CALLAGHAN, Music by

Produced in Association with IF/X PRODUCTIONS

Official Website www.BugsBunnyAtTheSymphony.net

Original Soundtrack Recording on WATERTOWER MUSIC www.watertower-music.com

Follow Bugs Bunny at the Symphony on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. #BugsBunnyAtTheSymphony 25 Program

ACT I

THE DANCE OF THE COMEDIANS from The Bartered Bride by Bedřich Smetana

THE WARNER BROS. FANFARE Music by “MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG” (“The Theme”) Music by , Murray Mencher, and Arranged and Orchestrated by Carl W. Stalling

“” Music by Milt Franklyn Based on the Overture to Morning, Noon, and Night in Vienna by Franz von Suppé Story by Direction by CHUCK JONES and ABE LEVITOW

“SHOW BIZ BUGS” Music by Milt Franklyn “Tea for Two,” music by Vincent Youmans, lyrics by Irving Caesar “Jeepers Creepers” by and Johnny Mercer “Those Endearing Young Charms,” Irish Folk Melody, words by Thomas Moore Story by Animation Direction by FRIZ FRELENG

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“RHAPSODY ” Music by Carl W. Stalling Based on Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 by Franz Liszt Solo by Jakob Gimpel Story by and Michael Maltese Animation Direction by FRIZ FRELENG

“” (Scenes) Music by Scott Bradley, after Johann Strauss II Piano Solos by Jakob Gimpel Narrated by Hans Conried Story and Animation Direction by WILLIAM HANNA and JOSEPH BARBERA and “TOM AND JERRY IN THE BOWL” Music by Johann Strauss II (Overture to ) Music Originally Arranged by Scott Bradley Story and Animation Direction by WILLIAM HANNA and JOSEPH BARBERA

“BACK ALLEY OPROAR” (Scene) Music by Carl W. Stalling “” by Gioachino Rossini from Story by Michael Maltese and Tedd Pierce Animation Direction by FRIZ FRELENG

“” Music by Carl W. Stalling and Milt Franklyn Based on “The Dance of the Comedians” from The Bartered Bride by Bedřich Smetana Story by Michael Maltese Animation Direction by CHUCK JONES

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PEPE LE PEW, LE CHANTEUR ROMANTIQUE “FOR SCENT-IMENTAL REASONS” (Scenes) Music by Carl W. Stalling Story by Michael Maltese Animation Direction by CHUCK JONES “A SCENT OF THE MATTERHORN” (Scene) Music by Milt Franklyn “Tiptoe through the Tulips,” music by Joe Burke, lyrics by Al Dubin Story and Animation Direction by CHUCK JONES “SCENT-IMENTAL ROMEO” (Scenes) Music by Carl W. Stalling “Baby Face,” music by Harry Akst, lyrics by Benny Davis Story and Animation Direction by CHUCK JONES

“THE ” Music by Carl W. Stalling Based on the Overture to The Barber of Seville by Gioachino Rossini Story by Michael Maltese Animation Direction by CHUCK JONES

Intermission

ACT II

“RABID RIDER” Music by Christopher Lennertz Executive Producer: Story by Tom Sheppard Animation Direction by MATTHEW O’CALLAGHAN and “COYOTE FALLS” Music by Christopher Lennertz Executive Producer: Sam Register Story by Tom Sheppard Animation Direction by MATTHEW O’CALLAGHAN

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“LONG-HAIRED ” Music by Carl W. Stalling after Wagner, von Suppé, Donizetti, and Rossini Story by Michael Maltese Animation Direction by CHUCK JONES

“ DAFFY” (Scenes) Music by Milt Franklyn Story by Michael Maltese Animation Direction by CHUCK JONES

“WHAT’S OPERA, DOC?” Music by Milt Franklyn Based on music from The Flying Dutchman, Die Walküre, Siegfried, Götterdämmerung, Rienzi, and Tannhäuser by Story by Michael Maltese Animation Direction by CHUCK JONES

MERRIE MELODIES “THAT’S ALL FOLKS” Music Arranged and Orchestrated by Carl W. Stalling Voice Characterization by

Program Subject to Change without Notice

LOONEY TUNES and all related characters and elements © & TM Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. TOM AND JERRY and all related characters and elements © & TM Co. WB SHIELD: TM & © WBEI. (s19) 29 30 The Jessica Griffin

The Philadelphia Orchestra Philadelphia is home and orchestra, and maximizes is one of the preeminent the Orchestra continues impact through Research. in the world, to discover new and The Orchestra’s award- renowned for its distinctive inventive ways to nurture winning Collaborative sound, desired for its its relationship with its Learning programs engage keen ability to capture the loyal patrons at its home over 50,000 students, hearts and imaginations of in the Kimmel Center, families, and community audiences, and admired for and also with those who members through programs a legacy of imagination and enjoy the Orchestra’s area such as PlayINs, side-by- innovation on and off the performances at the Mann sides, PopUP concerts, concert stage. The Orchestra Center, Penn’s Landing, free Neighborhood is inspiring the future and and other cultural, civic, Concerts, School Concerts, transforming its rich tradition and learning venues. The and residency work in of achievement, sustaining Orchestra maintains a Philadelphia and abroad. the highest level of artistic strong commitment to Through concerts, tours, quality, but also challenging— collaborations with cultural residencies, presentations, and exceeding—that level, and community organizations and recordings, the on a regional and national by creating powerful musical Orchestra is a global cultural level, all of which create experiences for audiences at ambassador for Philadelphia greater access and home and around the world. and for the US. Having engagement with classical been the first American Music Director Yannick music as an art form. orchestra to perform in the Nézet-Séguin’s connection The Philadelphia Orchestra People’s Republic of China, to the Orchestra’s musicians serves as a catalyst for in 1973 at the request has been praised by cultural activity across of President Nixon, the both concertgoers and Philadelphia’s many ensemble today boasts critics since his inaugural communities, building an five-year partnerships with season in 2012. Under his offstage presence as strong Beijing’s National Centre for leadership the Orchestra as its onstage one. With the Performing Arts and the returned to recording, with Nézet-Séguin, a dedicated Shanghai Media Group. In four celebrated CDs on body of musicians, and one 2018 the Orchestra traveled the prestigious Deutsche of the nation’s richest arts to Europe and Israel. The Grammophon label, ecosystems, the Orchestra Orchestra annually performs continuing its history of has launched its HEAR at Carnegie Hall while also recording success. The initiative, a portfolio of enjoying summer residencies Orchestra also reaches integrated initiatives that in Saratoga Springs and Vail. thousands of listeners on the promotes Health, champions For more information on radio with weekly broadcasts music Education, eliminates The Philadelphia Orchestra, on WRTI-FM and SiriusXM. barriers to Accessing the please visit www.philorch.org. 31 Bugs Bunny

Bugs Bunny is one of the most recognized characters in the world, whose signature phrase, “What’s Up, Doc?,” has long since entered the English language. Bugs’s first “reel” appearance in front of his soon-to-be- adoring public was in directed by Tex Avery. Since then, Bugs’s zany antics in hundreds of cartoon favorites have made him a legend throughout the world. This cool, collected, carrot-chomping rabbit is the unequivocal superstar of the family. With never a “hare” out of place he always manages to outsmart his adversaries, whoever they may be. He’s a real American icon who has graced the TV and cinema screens the world over. Bugs Bunny’s have twice been nominated for , and his Knighty Knight Bugs won a coveted Oscar. Bugs has starred in four in addition to his hundreds of animated shorts and 21 prime-time television specials. 32 Conductor

George Daugherty has conducted over 150 orchestras worldwide and earned a Primetime Emmy Award, five Emmy nominations, and numerous other awards. He made his debuts with the in 2015 (and returns in 2019) and with the Boston Pops in 2016, and he has conducted dozens of performances with the Philharmonic at the and the National Symphony at Wolf Trap. He made his Philadelphia Orchestra debut in 2000 and has also appeared with the Cleveland and Minnesota orchestras; the Detroit, Pittsburgh, and symphonies; and the Hong Kong Philharmonic. He has been a frequent guest conductor at the and with the , the Sydney Symphony (with which he has recorded), and the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra in London and on tour, including to the US and Canada, with and Christopher Plummer. Mr. Daugherty has also conducted the symphony orchestras of Dallas, , , Montreal, Milwaukee, Vancouver, Toronto, Atlanta, Fort Worth, Indianapolis, and Cincinnati; the Rochester Philharmonic; and the Hollywood Bowl and National Arts Centre orchestras, among many others. International credits include the Danish National, West Australia, Melbourne, and Adelaide symphonies; the Malaysian and New Japan philharmonics; Ireland’s RTÉ Concert and the Russian National orchestras; the Auckland Philharmonia; and opera houses of Rome, Florence, Milan, Turin, and Reggio Emilia. He has conducted for , the Bavarian Staatsoper Ballet, La Scala Ballet, and at the Teatro Regio di Torino, and he was music director of Ballet Chicago, Chicago City Ballet, , , and Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo (with which he debuted at the Kennedy Center Opera House). Mr. Daugherty received a Primetime Emmy as executive producer/director/writer of ABC’s production of Prokofiev’s , also receiving an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Music Direction. He was executive producer/ writer of the Emmy-winning PBS series Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat and received an Emmy nomination for his ABC music education series Rhythm & Jam. Mr. Daugherty (with David Wong) created Bugs Bunny on Broadway in 1990, followed by Bugs Bunny at the Symphony (2010) and Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II (2013). 33 Executive Producer

Bugs Bunny at the Symphony Executive Producer David Ka Lik Wong was awarded with a coveted Emmy Award for his work as producer on Peter and the Wolf in 1996; he was also nominated for an Emmy for his work as producer of Rhythm & Jam, the ABC children’s music education series. Mr. Wong teamed with George Daugherty as principal producer for the Peter and the Wolf project, the animation and live-action production starring , , Sleepless in Seattle’s Ross Malinger, and the new animated characters of legendary animation director Chuck Jones. Mr. Wong was also the senior producer for the Warner Bros. documentary filmThe Magical World of Chuck Jones, directed by George Daugherty and featuring interviews with , , , and Ron Howard, among many others. Mr. Wong has been producer for the Warner Bros. touring concert production Bugs Bunny on Broadway since 1991, and producer and co-creator for Bugs Bunny at the Symphony (I & II) since 2010, as they have toured the world, and he co-produced both original audio CD albums for Warner Bros. Records. He has also produced innovative symphony orchestra concerts for some of the world’s leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic at , the Boston Pops, the National Symphony, the Hong Kong Philharmonic, The Philadelphia Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic, the Sydney Opera House, the at the Hollywood Bowl, the Wales Millennium Centre, and many others. He produced critically acclaimed Christmas concerts for both the San Francisco Symphony and Canada’s National Arts Centre/National Arts Centre Orchestra. He is also executive producer and co-creator of the touring concert Rodgers & Hammerstein on Stage and Screen. Mr. Wong teamed with Mr. Daugherty, Amy Tan, and Sesame Workshop to produce and create the Emmy Award-winning PBS children’s television series Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat. Mr. Wong was born in Hong Kong and moved to San Francisco with his family at the age of 12. He still calls San Francisco home. 34 Production Credits

PRODUCTION, CREATIVE, and TOURING STAFF

Creator/Music Director/Conductor/Producer George Daugherty

Creator/Producer/Technical Director/Tour Director David Ka Lik Wong

Production Touring Musicians (Rotating) Jo Pusateri, Principal Percussion and Slide Guitar Kelly Hale, Principal Pianist Leo Marchildon, Co-Principal Pianist/Slide Guitar Keisuke Nakagoshi, Co-Principal Pianist Brenda Vahur, Co-Principal Pianist Robert Schietroma, Principal Percussion Emeritus

Co-Producer Amy Minter

Art Director, CGI Producer, and Graphics/Animation Designer Melinda Lawton

Editors George Daugherty David Ka Lik Wong Scott Draper Mark Beutel Peter Koff Special thanks to Keep Me Posted, Burbank

Special Effects and CGI/Animation Editor Shawn Carlson

Sound Design, Sound Effects, and Re-Mastering Robb Wenner John Larabee 35

Audio Mixer and Tour Sound Supervisor Marty Bierman Robb Wenner

New CGI Animation Elements Lawton Design

New Animation Elements Warner Bros. Animation

Audio CD Producers George Daugherty David Ka Lik Wong Steve Linder

Sound Effects Editors Robb Wenner John Larabee

Music Supervisors David Ka Lik Wong Caryn Rasmussen

Click Masters Mako Sujishi Robb Wenner John Larabee Kristopher Carter

Music Transcription and Restoration Ron Goldstein Caryn Rasmussen Leo Marchildon Robert Schietroma Cameron Patrick Robert Guillory Charles Fernandez and special thanks to USC/Warner Bros. Music Archives 36

Music Copyists Caryn Rasmussen Robert Schietroma Michael Hernandez John Norine Jeff Turner Valle Music Judy Green Music

Webmaster and Website Designer Lorelei McCollough

Video and Audio Production Coordinated and Executed by IF/X Productions San Francisco

Exclusive Worldwide Representation BRETT GREEN

IF/X WISHES TO EXTEND ITS SPECIAL THANKS TO: Warner Bros.; Warner Bros. Consumer Products; Warner Bros. Animation; WaterTower Music; the Sydney Symphony, the Sydney Opera House, and the Sydney Opera House Recording Studios and Facilities; the Power Station Recording Studios, New York; U.S.C. School/Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television; U.S.C. Film/Music Archives; U.C.L.A. Film Archives; the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity; Chuck Jones Enterprises; Linda Jones Productions; Post Effects Chicago; Screen Magazine; and very special personal thanks to Isabelle Zakin, Bruce Triplett, Foote Kirkpatrick, Ruth L. Ratny, Mike Fayette, Rick Gehr, Melinda Lawton, and Charlene Daugherty.

George Daugherty dedicates this concert to the memory of his mother, Charlene Elizabeth Daugherty.

BUGS BUNNY AT THE SYMPHONY II had its world premiere on July 5, 2013, at the Hollywood Bowl, with the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

BUGS BUNNY AT THE SYMPHONY had its world premieres on May 7, 2010, at the Sydney Opera House with the Sydney Symphony and July 16, 2010, at the Hollywood Bowl with the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

BUGS BUNNY ON BROADWAY had its world premiere on June 16, 1990, at the Civic Theatre; its Broadway premiere at the Gershwin Theatre, , on October 2, 1990; and its international premiere on May 15, 1996, at the Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia. 37 38 Tickets & Patron Services

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