PRESENTS
The Eighty-Eight Entertainment, Samantha F. Voxakis and Karen Racanelli Production of
MUSIC & LYRICS BY BOOK BY LEONARD BERNSTEIN & OTHERS HERSHEY FELDER
SCENIC DESIGN LIGHTING & PROJECTION DESIGN François-Pierre Couture Christopher Ash
SOUND DESIGN/LINE PRODUCER PRODUCTION Erik Carstensen Trevor Hay
DIRECTED BY JOEL ZWICK
AUGUST 10–28, 2016 Bram Goldsmith Theater
This Play is presented by permission of The Leonard Bernstein Office, Inc. The name and likeness of Leonard Bernstein are US-registered trademarks used under license from The Leonard Bernstein Office, Inc.
This production is made possible in part by generous support from the Lynn and Les Bider Family Foundation.
PERFORMANCES MAGAZINE 3 About the Artists
College, Queens College, Wheaton College and the historic Old Globe Theatre in San Diego where, USC. A graduate (B.A., M.A.) of Brooklyn College, at the age of nine, his first position was selling Old he currently directs for the Disney Channel. Globe memorabilia. Over the next 32 years, Mr. Hay went on to various aspects of production on more FRANÇOIS-PIERRE COUTURE (Scenic than 80 presentations, including the Broadway Design) After completing a Masters' degree at productions of Jack O'Brien's Damn Yankees, How UCLA in Scenic and Lighting Design, François- The Grinch Stole Christmas, and Twyla Tharpe's Pierre started working in Los Angeles, a city he The Times They Are A-Changin'. Included in his 23 finds culturally fascinating and diverse. In the seasons at the Old Globe were eleven seasons of last decade, he has had the privilege of working the Summer Shakespeare Festival Repertory, as across the U.S. as a scenic, lighting and projection well as work on Tracy Letts' August: Osage County, designer. Some of his designs include Everything directed by Sam Gold, and Hershey Felder's George You Touch for Rattlestick productions at the Cherry Gershwin Alone, Monsieur Chopin and Maestro Lane Theatre in NYC; Destiny of Desire at Arena Bernstein. Stage in Washington DC; Pinocchio and James and the Giant Peach The Year KAREN RACANELLI HERSHEY FELDER (Leonard Bernstein/ at South Coast Repertory; (Executive Producer) of Magical Thinking Death Playwright) Mr. Felder created and performed at the Laguna Playhouse; Karen comes to Eighty Eight Entertainment from of a Salesgirl The Children George Gershwin Alone, which played on Broadway at the Bootleg Theatre; Berkeley Repertory Theatre, where she worked as A Picasso at the Helen Hayes Theatre, in the West End at at the Boston Court Theatre; at Geffen General Manager since 1993, overseeing daily Médée Teseo the Duchess Theatre, and in theatres around the Playhouse; and for the Chicago operations, and where she had the pleasure of country. His Composers Sonata—George Gershwin Opera Theatre. producing several shows performed and/or directed Alone; Monsieur Chopin; Beethoven, As I Knew by Hershey Felder. She has represented the League Him; Maestro Bernstein; Hershey Felder as Franz CHRISTOPHER ASH (Lighting and Projection of Resident Theatres during negotiations with both
Liszt in Musik, Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin—has Design) is an international designer of scenery, Actors’ Equity Association and the union of Stage been presented at dozens of theatres across the lighting, and projections for theatre, dance, opera, Directors and Choreographers, served on LORT’s U.S. and around the world. His compositions and and film. Recent projects include projection design Executive Committee and served as a panelist Carmina Burana A recordings include Aliyah, Concerto for Piano for (Chautauqua Institute), at several LORT meetings. Prior to her tenure at Midsummer Night's Dream and Orchestra; Fairytale, a musical; Les Anges de (Guthrie Theatre), scenic Berkeley Rep, Karen worked as an independent Paris, Suite for Violin and Piano; Song Settings; design for The Fairy Tale Lives of Russian Girls (Yale producer at several Bay Area theatre companies Saltimbanques for Piano and Orchestra; Etudes Repertory), projections for La Traviata (Lyric Opera and has served on the boards of Climate Theater, Marie Antoinette Thematiques for Piano; and An American Story of Chicago), (SOHO Rep), lighting Overtone Theatre Company, Park Day School, and One Hour:Two Works for Actor and Orchestra. As director, he premiered for Heidi Latsky Dance’s and the Julia Morgan Center. Karen is married to arts GiMP Mona Golabek in The Pianist of Willesden Lane . Production and lighting design for Amanda attorney MJ Bogatin. at the Geffen Playhouse in 2012 and, earlier this Palmer’s music video “Bedsong.” He received his SAMANTHA F. VOXAKIS year, produced and created scenic design for Taylor MFA in set design from the Yale School of Drama. (Producer/Company Hackford’s Louis and Keely ‘Live’ at the Sahara. Mr. Manager) Samantha is a native of Maryland where ERIK CARSTENSEN Felder has been a scholar-in-residence at Harvard (Sound Designer/ she spent twelve memorable years working in the Hershey Felder as University’s Department of Music and is married Producer) Sound Designer on front office of the Baltimore Orioles. Since 2004, Irving Berlin, An American Story, The Pianist of to Kim Campbell, the first female Prime Minister Sam has been responsible for the day-to-day Willesden Lane of Canada. (2012 Ovation Award Nomination), operations of Eighty-Eight LLC/Hershey Felder Franz Liszt in Musik, Abe Lincoln’s Piano, and Presents. With special thanks to her family and Mr. Louis and Keely ‘Live’ at the Sahara. JOEL ZWICK (Director) Joel Zwick directed Master Sound Felder. My Big Fat Greek Wedding, the highest-grossing Technician at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego HERSHEY FELDER PRESENTS romantic comedy of all time. Mr. Zwick is 1997-2012. Production Engineer on over 60 (Producer) Allegiance, Robin and the recognized as one of Hollywood’s most prolific productions, including Hershey Felder Presents is the newest division Seven Hoods, A Catered Affair, Hershey Felder’s director of episodic television, having the direction of Eighty-Eight Entertainment which was created George Gershwin Alone, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, of 650 episodes to his credit. These include in 2001 by Hershey Felder and is devoted to the Chita Rivera-A Dancers Life, Dr. Seuss’ How the having directed 21 pilots which have gone on to creation of new works of musical theatre. Current Grinch Stole Christmas!, The Full Monty, Dirty Our Great become regular series. He directed the Broadway projects include the musical plays Blonde, Floyd Collins. Tchaikovsky, Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin, The production of George Gershwin Alone. Previous and Erik is a member of IATSE Pianist of Willesden Lane, Louis and Keely ‘Live’ New York productions have included Dance Local 122. and at the Sahara. Love Songs of With Me (Tony Award nomination), Shenandoah Recordings include TREVOR HAY the Yiddish Theatre, Back from Broadway, George (Broadway national tour), Oklahoma (national tour) (Production) Directed the world An American Story for Actor and Gershwin Alone, Monsieur Chopin, Beethoven As and Cold Storage (American Place Theater). He premieres of Orchestra, Abe Lincoln's Piano, Hershey Felder as I Knew Him, An American Story for Actor & directed Esther (Promenade Theater, NY), Merry- and Franz Liszt In Musik, Hershey Felder as Irving Orchestra. Go-Round (Chicago, Las Vegas), Last Chance Saloon and Berlin and Woyzeck (West End, London). Mr. Zwick has . He is Associate Director for Mona Golabek's The Pianist of Willesden Lane. taught drama at the Yale School of Drama, Brooklyn Former member of
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Opening Night Alexander Bernstein, Jamie Bernstein, Nina Bernstein, Humphrey Burton, Matthew Burton, Craig Urquhart, Marie Carter, Lola Kavonic, Henry and Frances Fogel, Eleonor Sandresky, Susan Myerberg, Sponsors Richard Ortner, Michael Lewin, Dan Gustin, Dr. Jeffrey Kallberg; Ray White at the Library of Congress. The Wallis is deeply Arnon Adar, Dan and Phyllis Epstein, Irv and Dena Schechter, Ken and Katrina Carlson, Susan and Moses grateful to our many Libitzky, Richard and Robin Tennant Colburn; Beth Schenker, Steve Robinson and the WFMT Radio Network; Jay Shields, Benjamin Salisbury and Steinway & Sons. generous Sponsors of the Hershey Felder Opening Grosses bises à notre famille à Seine-Port— Pierre, Isa, Amandine, et Reglisse. Night Celebration on * A heartfelt thank you to my team of devoted artists without whom none of our work would be possible, August 10, 2016: especially Karen Racanelli, Erik Carstensen, Trevor Hay, Christopher Ash, Meghan Maiya, Jordan and Emma Hay, Joey Moro, Devin Morrow, Richard Norwood, Rebecca Peters, Lawrence Siefert, Camille & Arnon Adar Megan Snowder, Joseph Yoshitomi, Samantha and the entire Greek Family. Laura & Harvey Alpert Thanks to Paul Crewes, Rachel Fine, Joel Hile, William Nedved, James D’Asaro, Patricia Wolff, Chris Soley, Elgart Aster & Paul Swerdlove Kevin Service, Laura Hill, Julien Elstob, the house staff and box office, and everyone at The Wallis. David C. Bohnett Daniel Clivner & Steven Cochran A special thank you to Candice and Joel Zwick, and Joel Zwick “Alone”. Eunice David My father Jack, my sister and brother-in-law Tammy and Kevin, and their dear children Avery and Kiley. Sharon & Gray Davis And of course, Leo and Kim. Mimi Alpert Feldman & Irv Cooper Hon. Donna Ellman Garber Benita & Bert Ginsberg Mark Huberman MUSICAL SELECTIONS Lee Kaplelovitz “Somewhere” Lamentations Ric & Suzanne Kayne Foundation from West Side Story, music by Leonard from Symphony No. 1: Jeremiah, music by Laurie & Lyn Konheim Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Leonard Bernstein Pearle Rae & Mark Levey
“Carried Away” Greeting Karen & Walter Loewenstern from On the Town; music by Leonard from Arias and Barcarolles, music by Lois & Jerry Magnin Bernstein, book and lyrics by Betty Comden Leonard Bernstein Maurice Marciano and Adolph Green, additional lyrics by Linda May & Jack Suzar Leonard Bernstein “Glitter and Be Gay” from Candide, music by Leonard Bernstein, Ann Mulally & K. Eugene Shutler Piano Sonata lyrics by Richard Wilbur Marylouise Oates & Bob Shrum music by Leonard Bernstein Hon. Vicki Reynolds & Murry Pepper “Maria” Stephanie & Howard Sherwood Variations 1 and 9 from Piano Variations from West Side Story, music by Leonard music by Aaron Copland Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Gail & Lee Silver The Simms/Mann Family Foundation
“A Little Bit in Love” “A Little Bit in Love” is used by arrangement with Danielle & Elliot Stahler from Wonderful Town; music by Leonard Warner/Chappell Music, Inc. Variations 1 and 9 Susan & Peter Strauss Bernstein, book and lyrics by Betty Comden are used by arrangement with Boosey & Hawkes, and Adolph Green Inc. on behalf of The Aaron Copland Fund for May & Richard Ziman Music, Inc., copyright owner. The remaining “I Hate Music” songs listed above are used by arrangement Angeleno Magazine music and lyrics by Leonard Bernstein with Boosey & Hawkes, Inc., Sole Agent for Leonard Bernstein Music Publishing Company Good Gracious! Events LLC, publisher. KUSC classical fm 91.5 Peroni Italy Steinway & Sons Beverly Hills
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Bernstein In Los Angeles
AUGUST 25, 1955 A poolside meeting at the Beverly Hills Hotel with writer Arthur Laurents reignites the stalled plan, originally conceived by Jerome Robbins, to create a modern musical based on Romeo & Juliet. West Side Story debuted on Broadway in 1957 and is now considered an American classic. The 1961 film version of West Side Story won 10 Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
AUGUST 29, 1963 The New York Philharmonic, conducted by Bernstein, presents the first of three concerts at the Hollywood Bowl with pianist André Watts in his Bowl debut, and the Brahms Double Concerto played by Jascha Heifetz and Gregor Piatigorsky.
JULY 12, 1966 Bernstein returns to Los Angeles to On The Town attend Gordon Davidson’s acclaimed production of Candide for The Theater Group at UCLA, starring Carroll Although a long-time New Yorker, Leonard O’Connor as Dr. Pangloss. Davidson Bernstein had several auspicious moments will direct the west coast premiere of the Bernstein and Stephen Schwartz here in Los Angeles. musical Mass at the Mark Taper Forum in 1972. AUGUST 26, 1944 would be nominated for the Academy Bernstein makes his Hollywood Award for Best Score, winning for Best JULY, 1982 Bowl debut, conducting Oscar Levant Picture, Director, Actor, Supporting Bernstein and Ernest Fleischman playing Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue Actress and 4 other Oscars. co-found the Los Angeles Philharmonic Institute, with Bernstein SPRING 1949 AUGUST 16, 1955 and Daniel Lewis as artistic directors. Bernstein returns to Hollywood for the Bernstein launches the “Festival The program operates for ten seasons, filming of On The Town, the Broadway of the Americas” at the Hollywood providing world-class training for musical with book and lyrics by Betty Bowl, the first major music young instrumentalists and conductors, Comden and Adolph Green, based on festival to be produced in Los including Ketih Lockhart and David Alan Jerome Robbins’ ballet Fancy Free, set Angeles. As Artistic Director, Miller. to Bernstein’s music. Bernstein programs five days of symphonies, choral works, FEBRUARY 26, 1986 SPRING 1954 jazz, musical theater, the Martha Bernstein receives the Grammy Award Bernstein takes a hiatus from his post Graham Dance Company, Carlos for Lifetime Achievement at the Shrine Auditorium. at Brandeis University and moves to Chávez, Dave Brubeck and a Los Angeles to compose and record symposium with Billie Holiday and the score for On The Waterfront, which Andre Previn. – William Nedved
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