2018-2019 SEASON
Letter from the Chairman 7 Letter from the CEO 9 Legally Blonde The Musical 10 Tap Dogs 22 Palace Theater Staff Directory 35
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letter from the chairman
s Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Palace A Theater, I am grateful for the opportunity to serve this organization, and enthusiastic about its future.
Committed to fostering the Palace’s success, the Board of Directors is currently working on a new three-year Strategic Business Plan, which will chart out the artistic, organizational, and financial goals for the theater. Focusing on expanded arts and educational programming, marketing, capital projects, and financial development, the objective of the plan is to continue expanding our current entertainment initiatives and ensure financial sustainability and growth for the Palace for years to come.
Artistic success and economic stability help us provide a welcoming stage for both local and national arts groups. While we consistently seek out top-tier productions and popular artists, we also look to foster the next generation of talent, through our partnership with the Waterbury Arts Magnet Schools and our own educational programs.
As the arts grow, so do the surrounding communities. The Palace Theater is proud to serve the geographical communities of not only Greater Waterbury, but also much of New Haven, Litchfield and Fairfield Counties. In addition, we serve the statewide artistic community, with our dedication to providing the highest quality entertainment on our Main Stage and in our Poli Club.
Thank you for supporting the Palace, attending productions, and providing financial support as well. Without you, our mission of serving as a performing arts center and community gathering place could not be achieved.
I am happy to help steward the organization for your enjoyment, and I am delighted to welcome you here.
Sincerely,
Peter J. Jacoby, MD, FACEP Chairman of the Board
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elcome to the start of the second half of our 2018-2019 WWebster Broadway Series! We are delighted to present two energetic and colorful shows to warm up the winter months. Like Elle Woods, Legally Blonde brings a dose of California sunshine to our stage, while the Tap Dogs are sure to get our toes tapping with their exhilarating stunts and music!
One of Elle Woods’ challenges is to stay true to herself, while continuing to learn and grow. This is something that we at the Palace Theater take to heart: increasing our programmatic offerings, while staying true to our mission of bringing high quality entertainment, community engagement and educational outreach to the Greater Waterbury area.
The Palace Theater is in the midst of a great year of growth. We expanded our Broadway Series to six shows this season, and we are currently finalizing our exciting 2019-2020 season (stay tuned for an announcement!). This spring, we are proud to present a new Latin Jazz concert series in the Poli Club, as well as continuing our debut Second Act speaker series. Behind the scenes, we are creating new partnerships with other arts and cultural organizations, in order to bring you the best entertainment available.
To support this programming, we are challenging ourselves to increase our Annual Fund goal from $100,00 to $130,000 this fiscal year. We encourage each of you to donate to the Palace Theater Annual Fund to Help Us Grow. All new donors, and current or past donors who increase their pledge, will be eligible for a drawing for $500 of plants and flowers generously donated by Michael’s Greenhouses of Cheshire!
Thank you for coming to the Palace and supporting the arts. Please enjoy the show!
Sincerely,
Frank Tavera CEO
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february 15-16, 2019
10 palace theater Big League Productions, Inc. presents
Music and Lyrics by Book by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin Heather Hach
Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture.
Starring Maris McCulley and Chris Carsten with Jill Taylor Anthony Kolten Bell Pasqualino Beltempo Andee Buccheri J Ryan Carroll Sy Chounchaisit Nora Elkind Megan Hoxie Kayla Jenerson Brian Cedric Jones Nicole Jones Jacob Melssen Berlande Millus Woody Minshew Graham Mortier James Oblak Tiffany O’Connor Kwasi Perry Dorian Quinn Amy Romero Jet Thomas Eduardo Uribe Chelsea Lorraine Wargo
Set Design Costume Design Lighting Design Video Design RANDEL WRIGHT DEREK LOCKWOOD KIRK BOOKMAN JONATHAN INFANTE
Sound Design Hair & Wig Design Musical Supervisor Musical Arrangements STEVE ROGERS GERARD KELLY WENDY FEAVER SKIP BREVIS
Orchestrations Casting Tour Press & Marketing General Management ANDREW GRAHAM ALISON FRANCK, TRUE MARKETING BIG LEAGUE PROD, INC. CSA WENDY J. CONNOR SHAWN THIBAULT Executive Producer DANIEL SHER Choreography by BOB RICHARD Direction by JEFFREY B. MOSS USA Tour Booking: TRACEY MCFARLAND and JOHN STARR “Legally Blonde” is produced by special arrangement with MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL, New York, NY. www.mtishows.com
Produced on Broadway by Hal Luftig Fox Theatricals Dori Berinstein James L Nederlander Independant Presenters Network Roy Furman Amanda Lipitz. Broadway Asia Barabara Whitman FWP Group Hendel/Weisenfeld Goldberg/Binder Stern/Meyer Lane/Comley Bartner-Jenkins/Nocciolino Warren Trepp cast
(in order of appearance) Margot...... ANDEE BUCCHERI Serena...... CHELSEA LORRAINE WARGO Pilar...... KAYLA JENERSON Elle Woods...... MARIS MCCULLEY Courtney...... MEGAN HOXIE Store Manager...... TIFFANY O’CONNOR Warner Huntington III...... JAMES OBLAK Kate...... JET THOMAS Dad...... J RYAN CARROLL Mom...... MEGAN HOXIE Grandmaster Chad...... DORIAN QUINN Winthrop...... J RYAN CARROLL Lowell...... PASQUALINO BELTEMPO Pforzheimer...... GRAHAM MORTIER Emmett Forrest...... WOODY MINSHEW Aaron...... JACOB MELSSEN Padamadan...... EDUARDO URIBE Enid...... NORA ELKIND Vivienne Kensington...... BERLANDE MILLUS Professor Callahan...... CHRIS CARSTEN Paulette Bonafonte...... JILL TAYLOR ANTHONY Whitney...... MEGAN HOXIE Dewey...... DORIAN QUINN Brooke Wyndham...... MEGAN HOXIE Prison Guard...... TIFFANY O’CONNOR Salesgirl...... JET THOMAS Kyle...... DORIAN QUINN Reporter...... J RYAN CARROLL D.A. Joyce Riley...... JET THOMAS Nikos...... EDUARDO URIBE Carlos...... PASQUALINO BELTEMPO Judge...... TIFFANY O’CONNOR Chutney...... NICOLE JONES Court Stenographer...... AMY ROMERO Ensemble...... KOLTEN BELL, PASQUALINO BELTEMPO, J RYAN CARROLL, SY CHOUNCHAISIT, NORA ELKIND, MEGAN HOXIE, BRIAN CEDRIC JONES, NICOLE JONES, JACOB MELSSEN, GRAHAM MORTIER, TIFFANY O’CONNOR, KWASI PERRY, DORIAN QUINN, AMY ROMERO, JET THOMAS, EDUARDO URIBE
DANCE CAPTAINS BRIAN CEDRIC JONES, NICOLE JONES
UNDERSTUDIES Understudies never substitute for listed players unless a specific announcement is made at the time of the performance.
For Margot: SY CHOUNCHAISIT; For Serena: TIFFANY O’CONNOR; For Pilar: AMY ROMERO; For Elle Woods: CHELSEA LORRAINE WARGO; For Warner Huntingon III: DORIAN QUINN; For Emmett Forrest: JACOB MELSSEN; For Vivienne Kensington: JET THOMAS; For Professor Callahan: J RYAN CARROLL; For Paulette Bonafonte: TIFFANY O’CONNOR; For Brooke Wyndham: TIFFANY O’CONNOR, JET THOMAS
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ACT ONE Scene 1: UCLA Delta Nu Sorority House/Mall/Elle’s Door “Omigod You Guys”...... Margot, Serena, Pilar, Delta Nu’s, Elle, Shopgirl, Manager Scene 2: Restaurant “Serious”...... Warner, Elle Scene 3: Delta Nu Sorority House/Golf Course/Harvard Law School Admissions Office “Daughter of Delta Nu”...... Margot, Serena, Pilar, Kate, Delta Nu’s “What You Want”...... Elle, Margot, Serena, Pilar, Kate, Mom, Dad, Grandmaster Chad, Winthrop, Pforzheimer, Lowell, Delta Nu’s and Company Scene 4: Harvard Yard “Harvard Variations”...... Emmett, Aaron, Enid, Padamadan, Harvard Students Scene 5: Callahan’s Classrom “Blood in the Water”...... Callahan and Company Scene 6: Harvard Yard “Positive”...... Elle, Margot, Serena, Pilar, Greek Chorus Scene 7: The Hair Affair “Ireland”...... Paulette “Ireland” (Reprise)...... Paulette Scene 8: Harvard Party “Serious” (Reprise)...... Elle, Warner Scene 9: Harvard Yard/Elle’s Room/Callahan’s Classroom “Chip on My Shoulder”...... Emmett, Elle, Greek Chorus and Company Scene 10: Dewey’s Trailer Scene 11: Harvard Hallway “So Much Better”...... Elle, Greek Chorus and Company
THERE WILL BE ONE 15-MINUTE INTERMISSION
ACT TWO Scene 1: Conference Room of Hearne, Fox, Zyskowski & Callahan/Women’s Prison “Whipped Into Shape”...... Brooke, Callahan and Company Scene 2: Hansen-Harkness Department Store “Take It Like a Man”...... Elle, Emmett, Salespersons Scene 3: The Hair Affair “Bend and Snap”...... Elle, Paulette, Serena, Margot, Pilar, Salonfolk Scene 4: Courtroom “There! Right! There!”...... Elle, Callahan, Emmett, Brooke, Vivienne, Warner, Enid, Judge, Nikos, Carlos and Company Scene 5: Callahan’s Office/Elle’s Door “Legally Blonde”...... Elle, Emmett Scene 6: The Hair Affair “Legally Blonde Remix”...... Vivienne, Enid, Elle and Company Scene 7: Courtroom/Bathroom of the Wyndham Mansion “Omigod You Guys” (Reprise)...... Elle and Company Scene 8: Harvard Law Graduation “Find My Way/Finale”...... Elle, Paulette and Company LEGALLY BLONDE, THE MUSICAL – ORCHESTRA MUSIC DIRECTOR —ANDREW SMITHSON Associate Musical Director, Keys 2 — Eddie Carney Reeds — Henry Hernandez Trumpet— Melinda Ho Trombone— Eric Spencer Bass — Tim O’Hara Drums — Brad Bailey Guitar — Meghan Doyle
The use of any recording device, either audio or video, and the taking of photographs, either with or without flash, is strictly prohibited.
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MARIS MCCULLEY (Elle Woods) is delighted J RYAN CARROLL (Dad, Winthrop, Reporter, to return to this role and bring this show home Ensemble, U/S Professor Callahan) is thrilled to (literally), having previously performed it in be Legally Blonde, his 5th tour. Other credits: China, Singapore, AZ, FL, and PA. Snaps for Dan, regional theater, film, tv & web. Full bio – Jeff, Alison, and Bob for making my dreams come www.jryancarroll.com @jryboosh Love & thanks true. Love to Mom, Dad, & fam. Muppet, Jeff, Wendy, Bob, and Joan Franck (aka Alison)! CHRIS CARSTEN (Professor Callahan) is delighted to be rejoining the cast of Legally Blonde SY CHOUNCHAISIT (Ensemble, U/S Margot) for this exciting U.S. tour! He recently completed is a foodie from Bangkok. Other credits include: his fifth year with Big League’s wonderful holiday Anything Goes (Goodspeed), Mamma Mia (RCCL) production of A Christmas Story The Musical. Some and Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Thanks to of his favorite roles include Henry Higgins in mom, Allison, About Artists and the entire My Fair Lady, John Adams in 1776, and Captain company of Legally Blonde! @syasa Hook from Peter Pan. He has also appeared in the 50th Anniversary World Tour of West Side Story, NORA ELKIND (Enid, Ensemble) is a New York as well as Titanic, The Who’s Tommy, Urinetown native and is making her national tour debut. and Sweeney Todd. Mr. Carsten would like to Recent BFA graduate from Rider University. dedicate his performance to his wife and three kids. Credtis: Annie (Lily – Centenary Stage). All love to Mom, Dad and Pete. JILL TAYLOR ANTHONY (Paulette) is thrilled to be part of this amazing show! Past favorites: MEGAN HOXIE (Brooke, Courtney, Mom, Guys & Dolls (Adelaide), Mame (Gooch), 42nd Whitney, Ensemble) is thrilled to be making her Street (Maggie Jones), Hairspray (Female Authority National Tour debut! Selected credits: Grease Figure), Steel Magnolias (Truvy). Thank you (Patty Simcox – Royal Caribbean Productions), to family and friends for support and to my Love’s Labour’s Lost (Princess – The York Theatre), wonderful husband, Judah, for letting me live my The Drowsy Chaperone (Janet Van de Graaf – dream! www.JillTaylorAnthony.com Thunder Bay Theatre). Much love to my family and the entire Blonde cast and creative team! KOLTEN BELL (Ensemble) is stoked to be @foxieehoxiee MeganHoxie.com making his national tour debut! Regional: Footloose, A Chorus Line, Fun Home, Mary Poppins KAYLA JENERSON (Pilar) Tours: Motown (Clear Space Theatre Company). Love to MMB, National Tour (Mary Wells/Associate Dance EMG, and EP! #WCTPride. @koltenb. Captain). Regional: West Side Story, JC Superstar, White Christmas, A Chorus Line. Proud graduate PASQUALINO BELTEMPO (Lowell, Carlos, of UW-Madison. Love and thanks to my three Ensemble) is electrified to partake in this iconic incredible parents! show alongside wonderful coworkers! Credits: Assassins (Zangara – freeFall), West Side Story BRIAN CEDRIC JONES (Ensemble, Co-Dance (Bernardo – Arizona Broadway, theWick), Addams Captain) is NY based and delighted to return Family (Gomez – Jenny Wiley), Evita (Magaldi to Legally Blonde! Recent credits: How The – Resident Theatre Company). Instagram: Grinch Stole Christmas (National Tour), Maria @pasqualinobeltempo de Buenos Aires (New York City Opera) Leally Blonde (Singapore), Mamma Mia (Pepper-DDP ANDEE BUCCHERI (Margot) Previous Credits Louisville),VeggieTales Live! (National Tour), Include: A Chorus Line (Val – Playhouse on Park), Scooby Doo Live! (Cairo, Egypt). Love to my family Biloxi Blues (Daisy – Ivoryton Playhouse), Grease and Big League! (Ensemble – Ivoryton Playhouse). As a standup comedian, Andee has appeared at the Stand, NICOLE JONES (Chutney, Ensemble, Co-Dance Broadway Comedy Club, and the West Side Captain) is thrilled to make her musical theatre Comedy Club. debut with this fabulous perm! Credits: SWING! (Norwegian Cruise Line). Dance: Vertigo Dance Company. Point Park University (BA Dance, BA History). Love to Mom, Angela, Alex, Dad & God! 14 palace theater who’s who
JACOB MELSSEN (Aaron, Ensemble, U/S DORIAN QUINN (Kyle, Dewey, Grandmaster Emmett) National tour debut! Regional: Elf Chad, Ensemble, U/S Warner) is thrilled to be (Engeman Theater); Damn Yankees, Hello Dolly, apart of the Legally Blonde National Tour! Credits: and Chicago (The Little Theatre on the Square). Mamma Mia (Sky – Music Theater Wichita), Proud Millikin University grad. Endless thanks to A Chorus Line (Clear Space Theater), Paradis/ my parents, family, and friends! @jakemel_ Elements, (Norwegian Cruise Line). Love and thanks to his family Kitt, Hannah, Emily, Blaine, BERLANDE MILLUS (Vivienne) is thrilled to and Deb Herron. Glory to God! be touring the U.S. with Legally Blonde! Credits: Sister Act The Musical (Tina/ Deloris US), Little AMY ROMERO (Stenographer, Ensemble, Shop of Horrors (Ronette), Shrek The Musical U/S Pilar) is grateful and humbled to be a part (Ensemble). Thanks to Franck Casting, the of this tour! Credits: The Wiz (Ensemble – creative team and of course to Mommy, Cece, Lauderhill Performing Arts Center), Daniel Tiger’s Jay, Alex, Sabrina, the fur babies, and God. Neighborhood Live Tour (Miss Elaina/Teacher IG:@Berlandejacob Harriet – U.S. Tour). All glory to God!
WOODY MINSHEW (Emmett) is thrilled to be JET THOMAS (DA Joyce Riley, Kate, Salesgirl, making his national tour debut! Credits: Brigadoon Ensemble, U/S Vivienne, U/S Brooke) Credits: (Charlie – New London Barn Playhouse), Mamma Mia (Ensemble – Walnut Street Theatre), Newsies (Pulitzer – Cortland Repertory Theatre), Magic to Do, Born to Dance (Princess Cruise Lines). Les Misérables (Enjorlas – Knock ‘em Dead Thanks to my family and to God. Ephesians 2:10 Dinner Theatre). Ithaca College BFA. Thank you to my family for all their love and support. EDUARDO URIBE (Padamadan, Nikos, woodyminshew.com Ensemble) Credits: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Papa Who – 2018 National Tour), Jesus Christ GRAHAM MORTIER (Pforzheimer, Ensemble) is Superstar (Male swing – National Tour), After ecstatic to be doing his first tour. Credits:Cabaret the Storm (Kennedy Center, dir: Bayoork Lee). (Emcee), A Chorus Line (Bobby), and Priscilla Omigod you guys! Insta: @eduardouribe92 Queen of the Desert. Thank you family for all your love and support. CHELSEA LORRAINE WARGO (Serena, U/S Elle) National Tour Debut! Theatre Credits: JAMES OBLAK (Warner) Credits: Million Dollar Disney Cruise Line, Bat Boy (Shelley), Cats Quartet (Jerry Lee Lewis – NCCL), Broadway (Rumpleteazer), Evita. TV: “Twisted Sisters.” Christmas Wonderland (Nat’l Tour), Regional: Endless love to Mom, Mimom, and her own Mamma Mia! ACT of CT), Avenue Q (Princeton/ ‘Bruiser’ …Dominic! @chelsealorrainewargo Rod – Human Race Theatre), and Life Could www.chelsealorrainewargo.com Be a Dream (Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati). James’ debut solo album available 2019 on iTunes! HEATHER HACH (Book) received 2007 Tony @James.Oblak and Drama Desk nominations for her work on Legally Blonde. Graduate of the University TIFFANY O’CONNOR (Store Manager, Prison of Colorado, Boulder, School of Journalism. Guard, Judge, Ensemble, U/S Brooke, U/S Paulette, Worked at The New York Times Denver Bureau U/S Serena) Credits: BAZ A Musical Tour De Force as a research assistant and Sports and Fitness (Myrtle, U/S Satine, U/S Daisy, U/S Fran – For Publishing in Boulder, Colorado, as a magazine The Record) Lightseeker (Ensemble, U/S Usha, editor. Member of Denver’s Comedy Sports U/S Nova – RWS), Carnival Cruise Lines, Kiss improv comedy troupe. Worked on the TV shows Me Kate (Hattie – Hebei Silang China Tour). “Caroline in the City” and “Dilbert.” Won Walt Disney Screenwriting Fellowship in 1999. Film KWASI PERRY (Ensemble) is excited to work credits include Disney’s Freaky Friday and What on his first tour. He’s a graduate of the American to Expect When You’re Expecting. Also wrote Musical and Dramatic Academy. He’s grateful for the young adult novel “Freaky Monday” with support from family and teachers. Credits: 42nd Mary Rodgers. Much love to friends and family, Street (Ensemble – Fulton Theatre). especially Jason, Harper and Drake.
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LAURENCE O’KEEFE (Music and Lyrics) tours including Guys And Dolls, Hello, Dolly!, Man received 2007 Tony and Drama Desk nominations Of La Mancha, The Sound Of Music, Peter Pan, for his work on Legally Blonde. Larry thanks all On The 20th Century, The Music Man, The Best Blonde producers and creative team. He won the Little Whorehouse In Texas, Music Of The Night, Ed Kleban Award, the ASCAP Richard Rodgers Annie, West Side Story, 42nd Street, Annie Get New Horizons Award and a Jonathan Larson Your Gun, Mame, A Funny Thing Happened award for his music and lyrics. Off-Broadway On The Way To The Forum, Damn Yankees and credits: Bat Boy: The Musical (Lucille Lortel, Saturday Night Fever. Plays directed include Richard Rodgers, Outer Critics’ Circle awards), Master Class, Ali, Norman, Is That You?, Lady which has received 100+ productions worldwide; Day At Emerson’s Bar And Grill, and The Sunshine music for Sarah, Plain and Tall, lyrics by Nell Boys. In New York, he directed the hit musical Benjamin (touring with TheatreWorksUSA). Mayor by Charles Strouse and Warren Leight, the Co-author with Nell Benjamin of Cam Jansen Cy Coleman/Neil Simon musical Little Me, (Drama Desk nomination) and The Mice. Larry Bill Boggs’ Talk Show Confidential and was the is a product of his education with the Harvard director of the New York and Kennedy Center Krokodiloes, the Hasty Pudding Theatricals, the productions of Some Enchanted Evening, now part Harvard Lampoon and the Actors’ Gang, but of the Rodgers and Hammerstein Library. He especially the incomparable Nell Benjamin. directed the stage and television versions of Barry Manilow’s musical, The Drunkard, starring Tom NELL BENJAMIN (Music and Lyrics) Bosley. His acclaimed international production co-wrote the score to Legally Blonde, the Musical of My Fair Lady played in the United States, with composer Laurence O’Keefe, which Singapore and was the first professional English received Tony Award nominations, Drama Desk language production of that title in China. His nominations, and the Olivier and Helpmann new production of Spitfire Grill recently opened Awards for Best Musical. Nell’s play, The Explorers in San Diego and tonight’s Legally Blonde first Club, won the Outer Critics Circle Award for debuted in Shanghai and toured China before Outstanding Off-Broadway Play, the Edgerton delighting audiences in Singapore last Spring. Foundation New American Plays Award, and an Alfred P. Sloan Foundation grant. Nell has written BOB RICHARD (Choreographer) of the Broadway book and/or lyrics for Pirates! (or Gilbert and and tour productions of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Sullivan plunder’d), Sarah, Plain and Tall, Cam Stole Christmas! for the past 13 years. Off Broadway Jansen (Drama Desk-nominated), I Want My Hat he directed and choreographed Inventing Mary Back, How I Became A Pirate, The Mice, Life of the Martin: The Revue of a Lifetime (Joe A. Callaway Party and Because of Winn Dixie. She is working Award nomination) and The Road to Qatar. He on musical adaptations or Dave, Gotta Dance, and has directed at North Shore Music Theatre, Mean Girls. Television writing includes Unhappily Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, and Ever After, Animal Planet’s Whoa! Sunday with Mo Theatre By The Sea, including productions Rocca and the new Electric Company. of Peter Pan, The Music Man, Beauty and the Beast, and Chicago, winning several awards. He JEFFREY B. MOSS (Director) is the award- has choreographed at The 5th Avenue Theatre, winning director of the critically acclaimed recent Theatre Under The Stars, and Pioneer Theatre Off-Broadway and London productions of Bock Company, and internationally in Shanghai, and Harnick’s new musical play, Rothschild & Sons. Beijing, and Singapore. Mr. Richard’s television He often directs newly imagined productions of and film credits include “LazyTown,” “The classic musicals such as Golden Boy (with a new Tonight Show,” “The Today Show,” “Macy’s book by Leslie Lee) and Rags seen at The Coconut Thanksgiving Day Parade,” and the Big Apple Grove Playhouse and Paper Mill Playhouse and Film Festival. He is also a guest master instructor his work also includes the development of new at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. He has received plays and musicals such as Before The Dream by a Footlight Award, Gypsy Rose Lee Award, Ivey Charles Strouse and Leslie Lee, Passin’ It On Award, Ernie Award, and San Francisco Bay by Larry Atlas and Terry Cashman, The Jazz Area Theatre Critics Circle Award. Mr. Richard’s Club by John Nassivera, Mermaids, based on the career has encompassed dancing, teaching master MGM film and Charles Strouse’sReal Men. He classes worldwide, directing, and choreographing has staged over 35 national and international for over 36 years in this world of show business.
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Without children and their dreams and all so worked with: English National Ballet, imagination, there would be no Christmas! All my Santiago Ballet, Cincinnati Ballet, Kansas City love to Diane and Robert, you are my entire world! Ballet, Budapest Ballet. From stage production to large screen video: The Thomashesky with RANDEL WRIGHT (Scenic Design), a native New World Symphony and Company with the Texan, has designed scenery for Singin’ In The NY Philharmonic. Rain (national tour), Unsinkable Molly Brown (national tour/ Debbie Reynolds), Pal Joey (Joel JONATHAN INFANTE (Video Design) is excited Grey) (Dixie Carter), The Wiz (Stephanie Mills), to be designing for Big League Productions. I Do, I Do (Sandy Duncan), and recently, Larry Jonathan has designed for broadcast television, Gatlin’s new American Musical, Quanah. His professional theatre, the Walt Disney Company design credits for hallmark celebrations include and countless live events and concert tours. Coca Cola’s Centennial, Dr. Pepper’s Centennial Jonathan would like to thank his wife Amber and Yale University’s Tercentennial. for always being supportive of his dreams. Most recent design credits: Young Frankenstein DEREK LOCKWOOD (Costume Design) (3D-Theatricals) Sister Act (Music Circus) originally from Ojai, CA has a BFA in Theater Damn Yankees (Music Circus) Disney’s The Little from California Institute of the Arts, with a Mermaid (Moonlight Amphitheater) Disney’s costume emphasis. He now resides in New York Mary Poppins The Musical (Musical Theatre West) and has a work studio on 39th (8&9 Aves) in the Titanic The Musical, American Idiot (La Mirada heart of the garment district. Derek is the costume Center for the Performing Arts. 2016 Ovation designer for White House Theater Company, his Nominee) Rent (McCoy Rigby Entertainment) credits include: Night Mother, Eyes for Consuela, A Big Fish (Moonlight Amphitheater) (Winner of Perfect Analysis Given by a Parrot by Tennessee the Craig Noel Award for Best Projection Design), Williams, and You are Perfect, a new play that just Disney’s When You Wish (Disney Theatricals), came back from Toronto’s Fringe Festival. He is General Hospital (ABC – TV), Sister Act The also the Wardrobe Supervisor for the Broadway Musical (Tuacahn Center for the Performing tour of Dr. Suess’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas Arts), Tarzan (3DTheatricals), Mary Poppins and the New York City Opera. Some of Derek’s (McCoyRigby Entertainment), Disney Jr. Live other credits include South Pacific, Mary Poppins, On Stage (The Disneyland Resort), Rudolph The Titanic, Guys and Dolls, Kiss Me Kate and White Red Nosed Reindeer (National Tour – McCoy Christmas directed by Randy Skinner all at Rigby Entertainment). Westchester Broadway Theater. Derek enjoys designing for film, TV and theatre. STEVE ROGERS (Sound Design) Doing audio both design and mixing for over 25 years. KIRK BOOKMAN (Lighting Design) Broadway Broadway tours including Phantom of the Opera, credits include The Sunshine Boys (with Jack Les Miserables, Miss Saigon, Beauty & the Beast, Klugman and Tony Randall), The Gin Game (with Lion King, Mary Poppins, War Horse and Motown Julie Harris and Charles Durning) and Gentlemen the Musical. Prefer Blondes. Additional New York productions include: Nine Circles, God Of Vengeance, Sweetee, GERARD KELLY (Hair & Wig Design) Closer Than Ever, Right You Are, What Then Broadway: Hair. Tour: A Christmas Story, The (Ohio Theatre), The Cook (Intar 53 Theatre), Producers, Ain’t Misbehaving, Hair, Hello Dolly!, Recent Tragic Events (with Heather Graham, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, My Fair Lady. Playwrights Horizons), Shanghai Moon (with West End: Hair. New York: The Public Theater, Charles Busch), The Green Heart (Manhattan The Mint Theater, Play Wrights Horizons, Theatre Club), Mondo Drama, Havana Is Waiting, The York Theater, The Pearl Theater, and The Force Continuum, My One Good Nerve (starring Classic Stage Company. Regionally: Westchester Ruby Dee), The Shawl, Rude Entertainment, Broadway Theater, Walnut Street Theater, North The Book of Liz (with David and Amy Sedaris), Shore Music Theater, Maltz Jupiter Theater, Les MIZrahi, Hope is the Thing with Feathers, As Dallas Theater Center, Papermill Maine State Thousands Cheer, June Moon, Bedbound, Playboy Music Theater, Carousel Dinner Theater, Phoenix of the Western World, Eclipsed, The Importance Theater, Sierra Repertory Theatre, San Francisco of Being Earnest and Major Barbara. He has Theater Works, Cape Playhouse, The Allmanson
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Theater, Sacramento Music Theater, Down Director and Orchestrator for POPart: the musical Town Cabaret, West-Port Country Playhouse, (NYMF Festival), and Hard Times (First Irish Peterborough Players, Actors Playhouse, and Theatre Festival). Former adjunct instructor at George Street Playhouse. Shakespeare Festivals: the University of Cincinnati-College Conservatory New York, Lake Tahoo, New Jersey, Idaho, of Music, and vocal coach at PACE University and San Francisco. Movies: The Conjuring, in New York City. Vocal Director at Celebrity Transamerica, Girls Will Be Girls, Notorious, Cruises Entertainment. The Ten, The Savages, The Other Women. TV: “Law And Order,” “The Ru Paul Show,” “Are We ANDREW GRAHAM (Orchestrator) New There Yet.” Others: The B-52’s, Charles Busch York: Book of Mormon, Wicked and Avenue Q. And Marlo Thomas. Las Vegas: Spamalot and Avenue Q. National Tours: Book of Mormon (2018), Wicked, Avenue WENDY FEAVER (Musical Supervisor) Music Q, Pippin, Thoroughly Modern Mille, Seussical, directing experience: Tour: Legally Blonde The Music Man, Foodloose and European tours (China/Singapore/US). New York: The Vicky of Hair and Grease. Regional: Disney’s Freaky Boofont Show! (New World Stages); The King’s Friday at Signature Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse Legacy (Industry Reading); Sons & Dogs (Royal and Cleveland Playhouse. Muny: Aida (2016, Family Productions); multiple cabarets (Laurie 2006), Annie and Footloose. Aida, Fame (NSMT). BeechmanTheatre, Metropolitan Room, The Beauty and the Beast and the world premiere of Duplex). Regional: Sister Act, Ghost (Keys – Lake Disney’s When You Wish (Tuacahn Center). He Dillon Theatre Company); Nunsense, Why Do holds degrees from both Capital University in Fools Fall In Love?, Cole (St. Vincent Summer Columbus, OH, and Trinity College of Music Theatre); American Pop: A Songbook (Workshop in London. w/composer Michael Friedman); New Jersey Composer’s Showcase (premiered selections from ALISON FRANCK (Casting Director) has been an original song cycle). a casting director in NYC for over 20 years. She started as an assistant for many Broadway SKIP BREVIS (Music Arrangements) is a busy Productions, then she worked in film/TV for New York City producer, arranger, musical several years, then from 2000-2010, she was the director, composer and consultant who works Resident Casting Director at Paper Mill Playhouse. with top artists in theater, music and film. He In 2011 she joined the team at Liz Lewis Casting co-created, arranged, and musical directed the Partners, where she cast commercials, voice overs, original production of Beehive, the 60’s Musical. film/TV and theatre. Alison now runs her own Other original productions created and musical company, Franck Casting, where she has currently directed include Winner Take All (A Rock Opera), cast several tours of well-known musicals including and Showdown!, now in its fifth year in Europe, A Christmas Story, the Musical!, A Chorus Line, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Recent Legally Blonde & Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole theatrical projects include Martin, the new Charles Christmas! The Musical. Strouse/Leslie Lee musical and Damn Yankees!, and you can hear his original music in the award WENDY J. CONNOR/DONNA FIEGEL winning documentary filmMarried and Counting. (Tour Press and Marketing) TRUE Marketing Skip’s long running R&B show band, The is a full-service entertainment marketing firm Stingers, continues to perform at events here and based in Orlando, Florida that boasts a full around the world, backing such artists as Stevie Marketing and Public Relations Consulting Wonder, Michael McDonald, Darius Rucker, Team, Graphic Design Department, Social Anita Baker, and Jennifer Hudson. Marketing Strategy Team and In-House Video Production Team. Team TRUE has worked on ANDREW SMITHSON (Music Director) Tours: national tours of A Chorus Line, My Fair Lady, A Christmas Story: The Musical, Joseph…Dreamcoat Spring Awakening, The Producers, 42nd Street, (starring Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young), Gypsy, Dreamgirls, Guys and Dolls, and The Wizard of Oz. Aida, Jesus Christ Superstar. Off-Broadway: The www.TeamTRUE.com Wonderful Wizard of Song, Flanagan’s Wake. Regional: White Christmas, The Full Monty, Swing!, A Chorus Line, and The Producers. Music
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BIG LEAGUE PRODUCTIONS/DANIEL CASTING SHER (Executive Producer) Led by Daniel Sher Alison Franck, CSA BROADCAST ADVERTISING TV & RADIO as President and Executive Producer, Big League Frank Basile/Fresh Produce Productions has been touring Broadway shows for 29 seasons throughout the world. Collaborations with Disney Technical Consultant...... Paul Gould Theatricals on Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida Production Supervisor...... BJ Forman Production Stage Manager...... John Carpentier (North America, Taiwan and China) and with Assistant Stage Manager...... Abby Bobb Cameron Mackintosh on a new production of Associate Lighting Designer...... Steve O’Shea Miss Saigon were important milestones. Also, Associate Sound Designer...... Christopher Powell Assistant Choreographer...... Pedro Rangel significant were Japanese and USA tours of Associate Choreographer...... Jane Abbott the Tony®-Award winning Broadway revival Costume Coordinator...... Nichole Hull of 42nd Street and Susan Stroman’s Broadway Hair Coordinator...... Uriel Najera Video Consultant...... Martin Cox production of Meredith Willson’s The Music Keyboard Programmer...... Jim Harp Man. Others: Footloose (Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Head Carpenter...... Rodney Mann North American tour), Titanic, 1776, Peter Pan, Assistant Carpenter...... Daniel Hudgens A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Assistant Carpenter...... David Thoms Head Electrician...... Michael Mitrano starring Rip Taylor, Blast!, The Who’s Tommy Assistant Electrician...... Kathleen Cole (North America, South America, Europe, and Head Video/Assistant Electrician...... Moe Shahrooz Japan), Ain’t Misbehavin’ starring “American Idol” Production Sound...... Craig Freeman Head Sound...... Chase Nichter winner Ruben Studdard and the first national Assistant Sound...... Anthony Lopez tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang – flying car and Head Props...... Katherine Fortner all. More recent: The Producers (Susan Stroman’s Head Wardrobe...... Claire Gaudette Head Hair...... April Spain original direction and choreography), Hello, Assistant Company Manager...... Abby Bobb Dolly! starring Sally Struthers, Guys and Dolls, My Fair Lady (U.S. Tour and historical China Video Staff premiere), original hip-hop dance show Groovaloo Video Programmer...... Sheiva Khalily Video Technician...... Phillip Holden (Off-Broadway), Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Video Animation...... Infante Media Christmas! The Musical (9th USA tour, Grand Ole Opry, and 2012/2014/2018 at Madison Square Backstage and Front of the House Employees are represented by the Garden), Dreamgirls (U.S. and Japan), Hair (U.S. International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (or I.A.T.S.E.). and Japan), and Bring it On (U.S. and Japan). In The Director and/or Choreographer is a member of the Stage Directors 2018, Big League premiered its new production and Choreographers Society, a national theatrical labor union. of Legally Blonde in China and Singapore with United Scenic Artists represents the designers and scenic painters for plans to tour the USA in 2019. Also in 2018-19 the American Theatre. was A Chorus Line in the USA and Japan with the premiere in China in 2019. Future plans include For Big League Productions, Inc. Associate General Manager...... Shawn Thibault national tours of An American in Paris (A New Executive Vice President...... John Starr Musical). The booking department at Big League Business Manager...... Tim Hurley is overseen by legendary booking agent John Starr Office Manager...... Ashley Mikel Legal Counsel for Big League...... Nan Bases, Esq. who helped launch the company 29 years ago. Accountants for Big League...... Schall & Ashenfarb Banking...... JPMorgan Chase STAFF FOR LEGALLY BLONDE Insurance...... Gallagher Insurance EXECUTIVE PRODUCER Payroll Services...... Checks & Balances Daniel Sher Travel Services...... Road Rebel GENERAL MANAGER Big League Productions, Inc. CREDITS Shawn Thibault Lights and Video Provided by Intelligent Lighting Services Ltd. COMPANY MANAGER Sound Provided by Masque Sound Shawn Thibault Automation Provided by Creative Conners US TOUR BOOKING Trucking Provided by Janco Limited Tracey McFarland [email protected] John Starr [email protected]
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march 01-02, 2019
22 palace theater BROADWAY ENTERTAINMENT GROUP in association with Dein Perry present THE MULTI AWARD-WINNING TAP SENSATION
Starring ANTHONY RUSSO NATHANIEL HANCOCK RICHIE MILLER CHAISE ROSSIELLO JUSTIN MYLES REID PERRY NATHAN BEECH SAM MARKS
Lighting Design Sound Design GAVIN NORRIS ANDY JACKSON
Music Music Production Engineering & Additional ANDREW WILKIE Orchestration LAURENCE MADDY
Tour Booking Direction Tour Management BOND THEATRICAL GROUP TROIKA ENTERTAINMENT
Original Director NIGEL TRIFFITT Created, Directed and Choreographed By DEIN PERRY
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Anthony Nathaniel Richie Chaise Russo Hancock Miller Rossiello
Justin Reid Nathan Sam Myles Perry Beech Marks
Noriko Caitlin Terada Kalafus
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Foreman...... ANTHONY RUSSO 2IC...... NATHANIEL HANCOCK Enforcer...... RICHIE MILLER Funky...... CHAISE ROSSIELLO Rat...... JUSTIN MYLES Kid...... REID PERRY Spot...... NATHAN BEECH Rover...... SAM MARKS
MUSICIANS NORIKO TERADA CATARINA PERCINIO
MUSICAL DIRECTOR JOE ACCARIA
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR JAMES DOUBTFIRE
The use of any recording device, either audio or video, and the taking of photographs, either with or without flash, is strictly prohibited.
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OVERTURE FOREMAN SOLO FOOTDANCE PACK DRUM BEAT SOLOS QUESTION & ANSWER 6,5,4,3’S JAWS TINKLE BASKETBALL SOLO SIX BASKETBALLS TRIGGERS TORCHES TEA FOR TWO UPSIDE DOWN METAL DANCE GRUB METAL SOLO ROPE ATTACH ROPE DANCE PHASE MICKEY SOLO RAMP BALLET RAMPS AND LADDERS GRINDERS SCAFF 1 WATER DANCE SCAFF 2 SLOW TAP I BEAMS
TAP DOGS WILL BE PERFORMED WITHOUT AN INTERMISSION.
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ANTHONY RUSSO (Foreman) At 15 years old, he became a tap sensation! Upon graduation, Anthony went to an 18+ Equity audition for he immediately was hired by Tap Dogs and has Anything Goes at The MUNY in St Louis, MO and toured with them since 2009, dancing the roles booked the gig. That experience set the tone for of The Kid, Funky, and Enforcer. Tap Dogs tours the years to follow. He once crashed an agent-only took Richie all over the USA, Mexico, London’s audition for Cirque Du Soleil with a smiley face West End, Italy, France, Bahrain, Asia, Dubai, drawn on paper as a headshot and booked the gig. Germany, Macau, and to Australia many times. It was this sheer will to perform that also landed He now resides and works in Australia. Since him his first touring contract in 2001. Russo left Richie has been in Australia, he has appeared on high school just before the start of his senior year Naomi Campbell’s “The Face,” was featured in and joined the 6th national tour of Tap Dogs. He Commonwealth Bank’s Tap & Pay TVC along produces tap dance education programs under his with many other TVCs for Australian companies. touring company, @TapTheMap, and an annual Richie is the creator of The Tap Tour, founder event in St Louis, MO, @ShowMeTapFest. In of Dreaded Cheetah, and is still with Tap Dogs, 2013, Russo was awarded Outstanding Young working as a master teacher, guest choreographer, Missourian by The Missouri Junior Chamber and videographer; sharing his passion for rhythm of Commerce for his contributions to dance to students of all ages. education nationwide. ‘Tap The Map’ received acknowledgment from The Missouri House of CHAISE ROSSIELLO (Funky) started dancing Representatives for facilitating over $75,000 in and singing at age 5 in his hometown of Geelong, scholarships to students around the U.S. and Australia. By age 10, he was performing in a Canada. 17 years later, he is proud to be a part of variety of local productions. Chaise gained a Tap Dogs and to perform in the show that solidified wealth of experience and knowledge through his decision to tap dance professionally. performing Australia-wide and internationally. He performed alongside and under some well-known NATHANIEL HANCOCK (2IC) is thrilled to artists including Jamelia, Barry Humphries, Delta re-join Tap Dogs. He performed with them in Goodrem, The Black Eyed Peas, and Jessica Europe, Asia, Bahrain, UAE, Australia, and South Mauboy. Chaise joined Tap Dogs in 2007 and has Africa over the past 7 years. He has trained with toured consistently for over ten years throughout some of the world’s best including Jason Samuels the UK, the Mediterranean, Europe, North Smith, Savion Glover, Dein Perry and more. He is America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. His a founding member of Street Feet Entertainment love of performing extends past the stage and and The Australian Tap Company and is an into production, direction, and choreography. integral part of The Tap Tour. His performance He produces original shows and acts that always credits include Happy Feet 2 as a featured tap push the envelope and takes pride in innovating dancer, Beat the Streets, Street Feet Entertainment rather than replicating! During his time home, he and The Next Step. Nathaniel has been teaching loves to get involved in local theatre, performing and adjudicating tap dance internationally for the in many local shows, playing Don Lockwood past 11 years and has a great passion for sharing (Singing in the Rain), Billy Lawlor (42nd Street), his love and knowledge of tap dance. He was a Mike Costa (A Chorus Line), and many other member of faculty at the past two Australian Tap musicals. Chaise’s experiences have driven him Festival’s and The Sydney Tap Festival in 2017 to become a dance teacher, and more recently and just finished teaching the advanced residency starting his own Performing Arts School (Dance at the Sydney Tap Festival in April 2018. His love Move Create) in Lara, Geelong. Chaise wants to of rhythm and unique, intricate time signatures encourage all aspiring performers to Dance Hard, place him at the forefront of modern tap dance Sing Loud, and Dream Big! in Australia. These skills, along with trick steps, fast feet and musicality driven choreography, show JUSTIN MYLES (Rat) a native of Maryland/ that Nathaniel and his tap dance peers are well and DC, has been dancing & drumming since truly keeping tap alive. age 3. He spent his childhood surrounded by music, dance and most importantly rhythm. RICHIE MILLER (Enforcer) was born in He graduated from Point Park University with Titusville, FL and moved to St. Charles, MO a double major in Ballet & Jazz. Justin has been at the age of 6. On a bribe, Richie began his a company member of the Pittsburgh Playhouse training at Performing Arts Centre with Debbie Dance Company, performed for Paramount, & Tracy Davenport and Anthony Russo where Busch Gardens, and Disney Cruise Lines as a
palace theater 27 who’s who main stage singer, dancer, and dance captain and Artistic Achievement in 2014. He also teaches toured in North & South America with Stomp, and choreographs in multiple studios. Nathan is and Germany, China, and Poland with Tap Dogs. looking forward to being a part of the 2018-19 He is co-founder/director of The JaM Project Tap Dogs world tour. and The JaM Youth Project in Washington, DC. Both companies have won numerous film SAM MARKS (Rover) trained at the Conroy and choreography awards, including the Capezio Dance Centre in Brisbane. His career began as ACE Awards. The JaM Project performed their a child when he was cast in Singin’ in the Rain, brand-new show Good Times, Bad Times at the Les Misérables and The Wizard of Oz. Other Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, which had musical theatre credits include Cats, Wicked, South its debut at Dancerpalooza. His choreography and Pacific, King Kong Live on Stage, Dirty Dancing, performances have been praised by Dance Spirit Singin’ in the Rain, Hello, Dolly! and Brigadoon. Magazine and The Washington Post. Justin just Sam is also a member of The Tap Pack, touring wrapped up Season 2 on NBCs “World of Dance” and performing on cruise ships since 2015. He performing with the JaM Project. Justin can’t wait has also worked extensively in the commercial to bring his energy and excitement to the stage on dance industry in Australia. Television appearances this world tour. include the morning TV program “Sunrise,” “The ARIAs,” three seasons of “The Australian REID PERRY (Kid) began his dance training at X Factor” and various TV commercials. Sam Tap Pups under his father Dein Perry as a young joined Tap Dogs in 2010, which has taken him to child. His early years were filled with performance London, France, Italy, Bahrain, Dubai, Taiwan, opportunities including the Sydney Lord Mayor’s China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Sydney. Sam New Year’s Eve Party at the Sydney Opera House, is looking forward to performing once again in “The Footy Show,” Luna Park re-opening, and the this iconic show on this world tour. World Masters Games Opening Ceremony. Reid was delighted to make his Tap Dogs debut in 2016 NORIKO TERADA (Musician) Born in Kashima, and since then he has continued to perform with Japan, Noriko started her musical life with the them at corporate events across Australia. Reid piano at age 3. At age 11, she began playing the is currently studying an Advanced Diploma in percussion which she quickly fell in love with. Performing Arts at ED5 International in Sydney Noriko is internationally known for her percussion where he has been fortunate enough to play roles recordings with the world-popular video game including Zach from A Chorus Line, as well as series, Final Fantasy XV, Final Fantasy XIII-3 perform alongside Australian celebrities such as Lightning Returns by Square Enix, as well as the Marcia Hines. Reid is thrilled to be joining the official trailer ofAce Attorney 6 by Capcom. After Tap Dogs for his first world tour. graduating from Berklee College of Music, Noriko joined the Video Game Orchestra (VGO) with NATHAN BEECH (Spot) is originally from whom she performed at concerts, festivals and Northern Virginia. He started tap dancing at conventions. She was featured on CAPCOM’s age 5. He cultivated his passion for dance, training official live entertainment tourCapcom Live!. As a at multiple studios including Studio Blue Dance multi-percussionist, Noriko has shown a great deal Center and Degrasse Dance Studio. At 15, he of versatility in musical styles including musical booked his first dance tour with Brothers of theater, Latin, world music, Afro-Brazilian music, the Knight, directed by Debbie Allen. He has pop, R&B and classical. She has performed at toured internationally with Tap Dogs in 2015. many festivals and conventions including Carnegie As a member of the professional company The Hall, Blue Note Jazz Club, TED talks and the Jam Project 2016-17, he has toured across the Montreal Jazz festival. She performed with a host country at the Capezio ACE Awards, Brake the of Grammy Award-winning artists, composers Floor Production’s 25 Live, and Good Times, and producers including Anjelique Kidjo, Don Bad Times at The Kennedy Center. The group Was, Alan Silvestri, John Weston, Kenwood was also selected to perform in World of Dance Dennard, Anúna, Sean Murray, Yasunori Mitsuda 2018. Nathan performed a lead role with Celtic and Michiru Ooshima. Noriko was a judge for Fyre at Busch Gardens 2017 and 2018. Previous the 2018 international drum competition “Hit accolades include selection by The National Like A Girl.” Young Art Foundation as a 2015 Young Arts Finalist, awarding him the Silver Award in Dance/Tap and recognizing him for Exceptional
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CAITLIN KALAFUS (Musician) has been playing NIGEL TRIFFITT (Original Director) is drums since the age of eight and began playing acknowledged as a leader in the field of visual professionally at the young age of twelve. In 2010 theatre in Australia and internationally with shows she toured the country in Kicking Daisies, a band that have successfully toured to over 20 countries, that won Disney’s “Next Big Thing,” appeared on displaying a unique renegade talent. As a designer, national TV shows, made the Billboard Charts devisor and director of his own shows, Nigel has and was featured in a national TV commercial. an impressive track record over a career spanning Following Kicking Daisies, Caitlin continued to 30 years. Arguably Nigel’s most successful project play in various bands while attending college for is Tap Dogs, which he designed and directed. Graphic Design, and toured Vans Warped Tour Tap Dogs has become one of Australia’s greatest with the Brooklyn based band, Mother Feather. exports – having toured to over 250 cities Caitlin’s most recent gig is playing drums for the worldwide. Nigel’s talent led him on to other art iconic 80’s pop artist, Cyndi Lauper, who recently territories from grand opera to rock’n’roll; from wrapped up a U.S. summer tour with Rod Stewart. film to huge outdoor spectacles; to puppetry and dance, all of which combined to create his DEIN PERRY (Creator, Director & Choreographer) unique fusion of art forms. Nigel directed and has been at the forefront of the Australian designed the finale of the Opening Ceremony of entertainment industry for over three decades. the Sydney 2000 Olympics, which screened to an Dein revolutionized tap around the world with international television audience of an estimated the phenomenon Tap Dogs, a contemporary 3.5 billion viewers. RIP 08.19.1949 – 7.20.2012 show built around the themes of his industrial experience growing up in Newcastle, Australia. ANDREW WILKIE (Music Composer) obtained After years of working as a performer in Australian a Bachelor of Music degree from Queensland and West End musicals such as 42nd Street and Hot Conservatorium of Music, later studying jazz at Shoe Shuffle, Dein conceived and choreographed the New South Wales Conservatorium of Music. the full stage show Tap Dogs, which was the hit His involvement with musical theatre began in of the 1995 Sydney Festival and the Edinburgh 1992 when he was Principal Percussionist for the Festival, winning the Glasgow Herald Angel Sydney productions of Hot Shoe Shuffle, Porgy and Award. Tap Dogs has since performed in 330 Bess, Me and My Girl, Nine, HMS Pinafore and cities, 37 countries and dazzled audiences in I Do! I Do! His theatre credits also include West excess of 12 million. The show has received Side Story, The Phantom of the Opera, A Chorus over 11 international awards, including a 1997 Line, Les Misérables, 42nd Street and Into the NY Obie Award, the Pegasus Award from the Woods. Andrew has also worked as Principal Spoleto Festival and 1997 NY Drama Desk Percussionist with the Queensland Youth Award for Best Choreography. A prolific producer, Orchestra, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, the choreographer and director, Dein’s credits include Australia Ensemble Sydney, the Australian Opera feature filmBootmen (executive producer, director, and Ballet Orchestra and the Sydney International choreographer), Dein Perry’s Steel City (producer, Orchestra. He has regularly played with The director, choreographer); Warner Bros. motion Midday Show’s Big Band, The Catholics, The picture Happy Feet, Las Vegas Chelsea Social Club Umbrellas and, for the last two years, Andrew has (choreographer), David Campbell-Wild With Style been Musical Director for Australian flautist Jane (director), feature filmDhoom 3 starring Aamir Rutter. He has also worked with James Morrison, Khan (choreographer), Opening Ceremonies Monica & the Moochers, Mike Bukovsky, the Sydney 2000 Olympics (choreographer). For Kays Jazz Orchestra, Martin Lass and was a band over the past decade, Dein Perry Productions member in the Posh & Judy Ballet Sextet. has been producing game day sports presentation and annual events for the National Rugby GAVIN NORRIS (Lighting Design) Gavin’s League, Cricket Australia’s Big Bash League, theatrical and TV lighting design highlights SGP Speedway Grand Prix of Australia, the AFC include: Hot Shoe Shuffle (UK tour), Tap Dogs Asian Cup and Cricket Australia’s Women’s (London West End & worldwide tours), Kat and Big Bash League, among many others. Dein the Kings (UK and European tour), Mum’s the has also created and administered Tap Schools Word (London West End), Gumboots (London for children in Sydney and Newcastle to ensure West End & worldwide tours), 1984 (Australian that his innovative style of tap continues to be and Asian Tours – Associate), Rumpelstiltskin conveyed to a new generation. 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(Australian Tour), Oliver (UK), Brigadoon (UK and has many national Australian and European Tour), Hedda Gabler (UK), Half a Sixpence (UK), tours to his credit. Laurence’s dominant area of Jack and the Beanstalk (UK), Girls On Tap (UK expertise is Record Production/Engineering and Tour), Circus Days, Circus Nights (Channel 4 TV), he has produced/engineered over 80 independent Back to Reality (Channel 4TV UK – Associate), and mainstream releases including such acts as The Games (Channel 4TV UK – Associate). His PEZ, Seth Sentry, T.I.S.M. Deborah Conway, Music and Event design highlights include: Hunters and Collectors and many more. He The Darkness (UK arena tours), Diana Ross has also composed and produced work in film (Capitol Theatre, Sydney), Human Nature and television and received an AFI award (Best Arena Tour (Australian Tour), Mendelssohn’s Achievement in Sound) for his work on Bootmen. Dream (ASO – Adelaide), Romeo and Juliet (ASO A career highlight was Laurence’s involvement as – Adelaide) Le Grand Cirque – Aerial Dreams Music Coordinator/Producer for the final segment (Sydney Opera House – Production Designer), of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Opening Ceremony. Australia Day Celebrations 2007-2009 (Sydney, He is delighted to have the opportunity to work Darling Harbour), The Illusionists (Sydney Opera with Dein Perry again, as their association goes House). Gavin has worked extensively in the back to 1998 where he was Musical Director for entertainment industry for the past 26 years as a Dein Perry’s Steel City that toured Australia, before Designer, Lighting Programmer, Technical and a season at Radio City Music Hall in New York. Production Manager. JAMES DOUBTFIRE (Associate Director) has ANDY JACKSON (Sound Design) Over the past been touring the world with Dein Perry’s Tap twenty years, Andy has worked in a variety of Dogs for the past 20 years as a performer and audio environments as an audio designer, engineer, Assistant Director. He was Assistant Director of and consultant, primarily working in theatre, London’s West End production of Tap Dogs, music and the corporate market. His West End staring Adam Garcia. In 2000, James worked & Broadway theatre shows include the sound on the opening ceremony of The Sydney 2000 designs for Tap Dogs, Inner City Jam, Gumboots Olympics and with his Tap Dogs colleagues had and Dancing on Dangerous Ground. Early music the honor of being part of the famous BBC1 events included ‘Mercury Music Prize’ (1990– identities. James has performed in many television 2002), concerts with artists such as Van Morrison, shows including Big Brother, The Royal Variety Suede, Primal Scream, as well as numerous festivals Performance, The Clothes Show, Barrymore, The including the Brighton Beach Boutique where Generation Game, The National Lottery, This Fat Boy Slim played in front of 250,000 people. Morning, Blue Peter and GMTV. Advertisements In 2007, Andy set up Delta Sound in Dubai and include Amina mobile phones, T- Mobile, Lego, has grown the company into the largest specialist Le Crunch Bunch, Boots The Chemist and audio company in the Middle East; artists have Colgate Toothpaste. Modelling assignments included Elton John, Sting, Aerosmith, Beyonce, include Dolce & Gabbana, Paul Smith and various Kings of Leon, Coldplay, Iron Maiden and magazines. James started dancing at age 4 and at Queen. Orchestral work has played a significant age 12 he created the role of Laughing Boy in the role, working with the London Philharmonic, original musical, Bugsy Malone at Her Majesty’s London Symposium, Armenian Philharmonic & Theatre in London. James then continued his the recently formed Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra career in the musicals with 42nd Street (original with such soloists as Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, UK tour), Me and My Girl (original UK tour), Jose Carreras, and Hiba Al Kawas. DVD recording An Evening with Sondheim (Manchester), both include Tap Dogs, Gumboots, Pop Idol, and the English and Australian tours of Hot Shoe Shuffle Inauguration concert for the Qatar Philharmonic (playing the role of Tip), The Anton and Erin Orchestra. Recent events and launches include the Show (Jersey) and choreographed two professional Atlantis Hotel launch, The Burj Khalifa Tower pantomimes in Harrogate, directed by Phil Lowe. (tallest building in the world), Meydan Racecourse Since 2009, James became Artistic Director and opening, all attracting worldwide media coverage. Choreographer for Tap Attack (England tap team), during which time he choreographed 14 IDO LAURENCE MADDY (Music Production, World Tap titles. James is also Choreographer & Engineering & Additional Orchestrations) has been Director of Extreme Tap, an all-male tap company actively involved in the music industry since the who have performed at 02 Arena London, Qatar early ‘80s. In live performance, Laurence has (Tennis Open), Italia (Fashion Show), Dubai toured with many contemporary Australian acts (TV Shows), McDonald’s (Awards Ceremony),
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Mercedes Benz (Awards Ceremony), Sadler’s Morons, Once On This Island, Spamilton, and Wells Theatre London and as guests at the Royal Tap Dogs. Current marketing and publicity Albert Hall Dance Proms. Extreme Tap have also projects include Anastasia, The Band’s Visit, performed in Boston. In 2016, James was honored Dear Evan Hansen, Dr. Seuss’ Grinch..., Escape to become the original Tap Choreographer for to Margaritaville, Fiddler on the Roof, and Disney’s new show Mickey & The Magician in marketing services for The Phantom of the Opera Disneyland Paris. on Broadway.
JOE GIUSEPPE ACCARIA (Musical BROADWAY ENTERTAINMENT GROUP Director) graduated in 1993 from the Sydney (Producer) is the world’s first theatrical distribution Conservatorium of Music with an honors degree company to consolidate an international circuit in music and education majoring in contemporary and bring top quality entertainment into the and orchestral percussion. He has performed and markets of the Europe, United Kingdom, Middle recorded extensively throughout Australia, Europe, East, North America, South and Central Asia. Asia, Africa, Central America and the US. Artists Chief Executive Officer Liz Koops has produced include Andrea Bocelli, Cyndi Lauper, Smokey shows internationally for over 20 years, and Robinson, Mary Wilson (The Supremes), Ronn toured productions in 37 countries. Broadway Moss, Big Brovas, Tap Dogs, Human Nature, Entertainment Group is currently producing David Campbell, Gabriella Cilmi, Kaz James, Dein Perry’s Tap Dogs on its international tour Wendy Matthews, Tina Arena, Yothu Yindi, Tim of South Africa, United Kingdom, Middle Finn, Paulini, Guy Sebastian, Shanley Del, Billy East and the USA. Forthcoming international Thorpe, Jimmy Barnes, Ian Moss, Colin Hay, presentations include Thriller! Live, The Wizard Doug Parkinson, Jimmy Little, iOTA, Rick Price, of Oz, Piaf! Le Spectacle, The Illusionists. Broadway Alex Lloyd, The McClymonts, Dave Mason (The Entertainment Group has previously toured Reels), Andrew Farriss (INXS), Christine Anu, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CATS and Evita, Disney’s Jessica Mauboy, Grace Knight, James Morrison, Beauty and the Beast, Kinky Boots, Dreamworks’ Jimmy Somerville as well as his own musical SHREK the Musical, Sister Act, Annie, Matthew projects The Strange, Cactus Child and FSOA. In Bourne’s Swan Lake. Previous productions 1997-2001, Joe featured in Dein Perry’s Steel City, produced by Liz Koops include: Priscilla Queen with music by Tim Finn, toured Australia and of the Desert, Mathew Bourne’s Swan Lake, Fosse, performed at New York’s Radio City Music Hall. Chicago – The Musical, Miss Saigon, Gumboots, In 2005-2006, Joe performed in Dein Perry’s Tap Slava’s Snow Show, Bounce, Lady Salsa, Circus Dogs 10th Anniversary World Tour in Australia, Oz, Lano and Woodley, Mum’s the Word, Rudy Europe, Africa & Asia. Joe is again collaborating Coby, Shaolin Kung Fu Warriors, and Jerry Seinfeld with Dein Perry composing and performing for World Tour. Broadway Entertainment Group Tap Dogs performances at Australia Day and FZ LLC operates from Dubai, London and World Youth Day events as well as the 2008 NRL Australia. For more information about Broadway Grand Final. Joe is Musical Director for Human Entertainment Group FZ LLC, please visit Nature and David Campbell appearing on their www.broadwayentertainmentgroup.com current albums. 2009 saw Joe in Las Vegas with Human Nature in a show presented by Smokey TROIKA ENTERTAINMENT (Tour Robinson. He performed the Sydney Festival’s Management) has been an innovator in touring Smoke & Mirrors in Sydney and Edinburgh, The musical theater productions for over two decades, Sydney Theatre Company’s Spring Awakening and producing shows throughout North, Central and David Campbell’s Tour with Tom Jones. South America, Europe and Asia. Additionally, the company is experienced in casino and leisure BOND THEATRICAL GROUP (Booking markets. Current productions include On Your Direction) is a fully independent booking, Feet!, School of Rock, Kinky Boots, CATS, Tap Dogs marketing, and publicity company for live and Spamilton. With strong ties to the Broadway entertainment productions. Current tour booking community, TROIKA prides itself on delivering and marketing projects include Blue Man Group, top quality productions to audiences worldwide. CATS, Cruel Intentions, Girl from the North Please visit us at www.troika.com. Country, Jesus Christ Superstar, Latin History for
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TAP DOGS TOUR STAFF BOOKING DIRECTION BOND THEATRICAL GROUP CREATIVE TEAM Temah Higgins DJ Martin Creator, Director and Choreographer...... Dein Perry Marc Viscardi Rada Angelova Alison Mazer Original Director...... Nigel Triffitt Wendy Roberts Tammie Ward Mahaley Jacobs Music...... Andrew Wilkie Nicholas Jaech Matthew Lerner Olivia Simas Lighting Designer...... Gavin Norris www.bondtheatricalgroup.com Sound Designer...... Andy Jackson Music Production, Engineering FOR TROIKA ENTERTAINMENT and Additional Orchestration...... Laurence Maddy Chief Executive Officer...... Randall A. Buck Video Designer...... Craig Wilkinson Chief Operating Officer...... Angela Rowles Executive Vice President, Production...... Kori Prior PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT Executive Vice President, Marketing...... Amy Katz Head of Stage...... James Whitwell General Managers...... Karen Berry, Brian Schrader Stage Carpenter...... Johnny Villamor Assistant General Tech Swing...... Mac Asuncion Managers...... Madeline M. McCluskey, A.J. Orth Lighting Engineer...... Kristian Payumo Technical Director...... Dave Burch Sound Engineer...... Brian Canonico Production Managers...... Heather Chockley, Video Programmer...... Katrina Harding Gregg Damanti, Jessica Sentak Production Electricians...... Kathleen Powell, Production Coordinator...... Nathaniel Vilandre Stephen Atwell, Kwame Tucker Director of Engagements...... Barrett Newman Head Electrician...... Chris Lubik Marketing Consultant...... Phillip Aleman LED Technician...... Kirt Kaminski Financial Controller...... Sean O’Connell Production Audio...... Mahesh Ramdin Budgeting & Forecasting Manager...... George Lamberty Tour Photography...... Chris Richardson Senior Accountant...... Lourdes Castillo Costume Styling...... Rae Donnelly Staff Accountant...... Marite Espinoza FOR BROADWAY ENTERTAINMENT GROUP Accounting Clerk...... Electra Walker Chief Executive Officer...... Liz Koops Office Manager...... Mary Lauritzen Chief Operating Officer...... Regan Clapp Costume Shop Administrator...... Alison M. Smith Chief Commercial Officer...... Georgiana Young Warehouse Manager...... Scott Garrish Executive Producer...... James Bilios CREDITS General Manager...... Jo McCrory OPTIKAL BLOC. Director of Operations...... Michael Duncan TRACEY COLLIS & CLAIRE LETORET at Finance Manager...... Eirini Vlachaki SETSCAPES for additional set build. Associate General Manager...... Joy Sarah Arab Boots provided by BLUNDSTONE, Regional Manager Asia...... Kit Yeung GEOFF JOWLETT, MARK WHITEMAN, JAMES HARKNETT Production Associate...... Ethelee Zhang Administration Assistant...... Carla Arrieta SPECIAL THANKS Back when it all began, BEG TECHNICAL SERVICES THE ORIGINAL STARFISH CLUB COMPANY: Rey Mombay Jr., Albert Malonzo, ARABELLA POWELL, JAY DWYER, DARRYL LEWIS, Johnny Villamor, Mac Asuncion, Joe Lubguban, DAVID MURRAY, ANDREW WILKIE, DAVID ANTHONY, Ramil Ramirez, Mark Vargas, Kristian Payumo, DEIN PERRY, DREW KALUSKI, Russell Galima, Jerwil Gava, Kat Abcede, DARREN DISNEY, NATHAN SHEENS, Kris Baron, Ashley Alviar AARON CASH, BEN READ BROADWAY ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LLC FZ and BEN MAYNE. Office 306, Building 7, Dubai Media City, Dubai, UAE WWW.BROADWAYENTERTAINMENTGROUP.COM
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board of directors Dr. Peter Jacoby, Chairman Martin G. Morgado, Treasurer Frank Monteiro, Vice Chairman I Douglas Johnson, At-Large Nancy Becker, Vice Chairman II Joyce DeCesare, MS, LPC, BCPC, At-Large Paul Pernerewski, Secretary Ronald Pugliese, Immediate Past Chairman
Peter Albini Joseph Foti Michael L. O’Connor Mary Rosengrant Chiappalone Mary Grace Cavallo John Hopkins Dave Martin Jack Senich Vincent Farisello Dr. Scott Kurtzman Craig Porter Jason Van Stone David Ferraro Peggy Lawlor Felix Rodriguez
board of advisors Carolyn F. Cicchetti James C. Smith Timothy Moynahan Sandra Vigliotti Senich
chief executive officer Frank Tavera administrative staff Ana Dec, Programs & Ticketing Officer Katie Ellis, Special Events Associate Marilyn Failla, Special Events Associate Dave Flowers, Chief Production Officer Debbie Forchielli, Volunteer Coordinator Denise Hinkelman, Box Office & Administrative Assistant Brian Kimmey, Digital & Design Manager Natalie Lawlor, Development Officer Meg Luddy, Operational Events Manager Sheree Marcucci, Marketing & Public Relations Officer Michael Migaldi, Bar Manager Deirdre Patterson, Box Office Manager Audra Petrucelli, Director of Hospitality & Special Events Sandra Rosa, Finance Officer Joanne Sivilla, Finance Associate Justin Stanziale, Director of Facilities Lisa Suzio, Development Associate Peggy Terhune, Communications & Governance Associate New England Arts & Entertainment, Program Manager
technical staff Dave Barata, Head Sound Engineer Ken Owens, Head Flyman Andrew Bynum, Head Electrician Jay Scott, Production Assistant Gardner Friscia, Head Carpenter Karin Lopez, Wardrobe Mistress Dawn Makay, Head Props house managers Nancy DiLorenzo Bruce Hirsch Carol Merola
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corporate members Albert Brothers Metallon, Inc. Bunker Hill Pharmacy Moore, O’Brien & Foti Carpin Manufacturing Opticare The Corbo Group Tom & Janine Pettinicchi DNR Laboratories Republican-American Demsey Manufacturing Company Savings Bank of Danbury Gaffney Bennett & Associates, Inc. Secor, Cassidy & McPartland, PC Gagnon Family Security First Insurance Group Hubbard-Hall Inc Sterling Security Systems Jaci Carroll Staffing Services TORRCO L.F. Powers Co., Inc. Tracy Driscoll Insurance & Financial Services Marion Manufacturing
institutional supporters Accurate Mailing Services Emily’s Catering Group Prospect Printing Adam Broderick Salon & Spa Frankies of Reidville Drive Republican-American AFR Furnishings Graham’s Florist Sweet Maria’s All Star Transportation Hardcore Sweet Cupcakes Theater Development Fund American Savings Foundation Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Thomaston Savings Bank Aqua Turf Hearing Aid Specialist of CT Foundation Better Business Unlimited iHeart Media Communications Tomasso Group Bourassa Catering & Events L & R Productions, Inc. TOWER Design & Print LLC Brass Axe Capital LaBonne’s Epicure Market Universal Copy Buckaplan.com Linford & Mildred White Verbena Catering CBS Radio Charitable Fund Watertown Foundation Inc. Central CT Chamber of Louis Belloisy Photography Waterbury Regional Chamber Commerce Michael’s Greenhouses WATR Radio 1320 AM City of Waterbury, Arts & The Next Street Wing it On Tourism Commission O’Rourke & Birch Florists Worx Connecticut Community Onyx II WTNH News Channel 8 Foundation Peak Physical Therapy Wyndham Southbury Corporate Display Specialties Perry’s Cleaners Porzio Chiropractic Center palace theater 43