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On sale now: Fisher Box Office, ticketmaster.com & 800-982-2787. Miss Saigon is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International [MTI]. New York, NY. www.mtishows.com Info: BroadwayInDetroit.com & 313-872-1000. Groups (10+): by arrangement with CAMERON MACKINTOSH LTD. ChryslerCurrentOffers.com [email protected] (Subject: War Horse) or call 313-871-1132. 7 MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT I Opening Act I ...... Engineer, Gigi, Girls The Heat Is On in Saigon...... Engineer, John, Chris, Men, Kim, Mimi, Yvette, Yvonne, Gigi The Movie in My Mind...... Gigi, Kim, Girls Bartering for Kim...... Engineer, John, Marine, Chris, Crowd Kim & Chris Dance...... Kim, Chris, Engineer Transition to Why God, Why?...... Orchestra Why God, Why?...... Chris This Money’s Yours...... Chris, Kim Sun & Moon...... Kim, Chris Unicorn...... Kim Telephone Sequence...... Chris, John The Deal...... Engineer, Chris The Wedding...... Kim, Chris, Gigi, Girls Thuy’s Intervention...... Thuy, Chris, Kim Last Night of the World...... Chris, Kim The Morning of the Dragon...... Engineer, Thuy, Assistant Commissar, Chorus, Soldiers 1 & 2 I Still Believe...... Kim, Ellen Coo-Coo Princess...... Engineer, Kim, Thuy, Soldiers Thuy’s Death...... Thuy, Kim, Crowd If You Want to Die in Bed...... Engineer Kim & Engineer...... Kim, Engineer Finale Act 1...... Kim, Ensemble/Chorus There will be a 20-minute intermission. ACT II Opening Act 2...... Men Bui-Doi...... John, Men Post Bui-Doi...... Chris, John, Ellen Bangkok...... Engineer, John, Kim, Club Owner, Hustlers, Vendors, Tourists Please...... John, Kim Chris Is Here...... Engineer, John, Kim, Club Owner Kim’s Nightmare (Part 1)...... Thuy’s Ghost Kim’s Nightmare (Part 2)...... Chris, Kim, Schultz, Workers, Officer, Capt. Schultz, Marine Kim’s Nightmare (Part 3)...... Chris, John, Kim, Marine, Vietnamese, Crowd ToledoPride Sun & Moon (Reprise)...... Kim Kim & Ellen...... Kim, Ellen Journey just one hour south Now That I’ve Seen Her...... Ellen Ellen & Chris...... Ellen, Chris, John, Kim Paper Dragons...... Engineer, Kim of Detroit, and you’ll be The American Dream...... Engineer, Chorus Finale Act 2...... Kim, Chris surprised by what you find. ORCHESTRA Musical Director—Kevin Stites; Conductor—Brad Haak; One of the most renowned zoos in the country, Keyboard I—Jeremy Watson; Keyboard II—Gary Adams; featuring exhibits of animals from around the globe. Percussion I—Eric Borghi; Percussion II—Louis B. Crocco; One of just 20 public universities in the country Violins—Melody Wootton, Cheryl Zetterholm; Viola—John Madison; Cello—Sarah Cleveland; that offers so much at the undergraduate and Acoustic/Electric Bass—Jean Posekany; Flute/Piccolo/Asian Flutes—Dennis Carter; Oboe/English Horn—Geoffrey Johnson; Clarinet/Alto Sax/Flute—Paul Onachuk; graduate levels. Bassoon—Pavel Wnuk; Trumpet/Flugel Horn—Mike McGowan; French Horns—Dave Denniston, Robert Pavelek; Trombone—John Rutherford; We’re proud of what Toledo offers, whether it’s Keyboard III—Paul McCaffrey recreation for the day or an education that lasts a lifetime. Stop down and see us — and bring the cubs along. 8 9 CAST CAST SAIGON—1975 The Engineer ...... ORVILLE MENDOZA Kim...... MANNA NICHOLS Gigi...... RONA FIGUEROA Mimi...... JESSICA WU Yvette...... ANNA-LEE WRIGHT Yvonne...... MINAMI YUSUI Manna Nichols Orville Charlie Brady Meggie Cansler Chris...... CHARLIE BRADY Mendoza John...... NKRUMAH GATLING Thuy...... JONNY HSU LEE Bar Girls, Marines...... THE COMPANY HO CHI MINH CITY (formerly Saigon)—APRIL 1978 Ellen...... MEGGIE CANSLER Tam...... DAPHNE ZHANG VALENTA/ARIANNA L. YI Jonny Hsu Lee Nkrumah Rona Figueroa Daphne Arianna L. Yi Soldier 1 ...... AUSTIN KU Gatling Valenta Soldier 2 ...... CHRIS IGNACIO Assistant Commissar...... GLEN LLANES Dragon Acrobats...... ERIC ANTHONY JOHNSON, PETER ROMAGNA Viet Cong Soldiers...... THE COMPANY USA—SEPTEMBER 1978 Conference Delegates...... THE COMPANY Katie Boren Andy Danh Robyn Dan Gleason Chris Ignacio BANGKOK—OCTOBER 1978 DeGuzman Club Owner...... VIET VO Hustlers, Bar Girls, Vendors, Tourists...... THE COMPANY SAIGON—APRIL 1975 Captain Schultz...... DAVID RAIMO Marines, Vietnamese Citizens...... THE COMPANY BANGKOK—OCTOBER 1978 Eric Anthony Tyrick Wiltez Austin Ku Glen Llanes Garen Shoba Inhabitants of Bangkok, Customers of the Club...... THE COMPANY Johnson Jones McRoberts Narayanan THE COMPANY KATIE BOREN, ANDY DANH, ROBYN DeGUZMAN, RONA FIGUEROA, DAN GLEASON, CHRIS IGNACIO, ERIC ANTHONY JOHNSON, TYRICK WILTEZ JONES, AUSTIN KU, GLEN LLANES, GAREN McROBERTS, SHOBA NARAYANAN, ROMMEL PIERRE O’CHOA, YUKI OZEKI, ALFIE PARKER, JR., DAVID RAIMO, PETER ROMAGNA, MICHIKO SASAKI, CHRISTOPHER SHIN, SAM SIMAHK, RICHARD M. STEELE, VIET VO, Rommel Pierre Yuki Ozeki Alfie David Raimo Peter Romagna ALLEN LUCKY WEAVER, ANNA-LEE WRIGHT, JESSICA WU, MINAMI YUSUI O’Choa Parker, Jr. SWINGS SAM SIMAHK, YUKI OZEKI UNDERSTUDIES Understudies never substitute for the listed performers unless an announcement is made at the time of the performance. For Kim and Ellen: SHOBA NARAYANAN; For Engineer: VIET VO; Michiko Sasaki Christopher Sam Simahk Richard M. Viet Vo Shin Steele For Thuy: ALLEN LUCKY WEAVER; For Chris: DAN GLEASON; For John: TYRICK WILTEZ JONES Assistant Choreographer/Dance Captain: ROMMEL PIERRE O’CHOA Fight Captain: DAVID RAIMO

Allen Lucky Anna-Lee Jessica Wu Minami Yusui Weaver Wright VIDEO TAPING OR AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS PRODUCTION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED 10 11 ful Life (TUTS). Thanks to mom for all your love Presented by WHO’S WHO and support! MANNA NICHOLS (Kim) feels blessed to return RONA FIGUEROA (Gigi; Ensemble) originally to the role of Kim! Off-Broadway: Tokio Confi- from San Francisco Bay, has been based in NYC dential, Frog Kiss, Oklahoma!. Regional: Arena for the past couple decades. Her first professional Stage (My Fair Lady), Walnut Street (King & I, job was the first National Tour of Miss Saigon Miss Saigon), Pioneer (Les Miserables), Fulton where she started in the ensemble. An offer to SYNOPSIS (Miss Saigon), North Shore & TOTS (King & I), play the lead brought her to New York. She is Maine State (Les Miserables). Thanks and love ACT I thrilled to now play the saucy Gigi. Other Broad- to her family, friends, and Will. A portion of Ms. way: Eponine in Les Miserables, Nine Revival, Dreamland, an after-hours club in downtown Saigon, is getting ready for the first Nichols’ tour salary will be donated to Love146 to Lennon. Regional: We Will Rock You, RENT, rehabilitate sex-trafficked child victims and pre- Boys From Syracuse, Jesus Christ Superstar. TV: show of the night. A group of Marines enter the bar looking for a good time. vent tragic stories like Kim’s: Love146.com. God “Gossip Girl,” “Royal Pains,” “3rd Watch,” “Cos- Among them are two friends, Chris and John. The club owner, known as the Engi- is good!!! mannanichols.com. by Show,” “Chang Family Saves the World” (ABC ORVILLE MENDOZA (Engineer) in his 20- pilot). Film: Dragonheart, A New Beginning (in- neer, pushes the newest girl, Kim, forward to solicit the Dreamland crowd. Chris year career has performed on Broadway, Off- cluding song in end credits), Slow Jam King. Rona can’t help but be astounded by her innocence and beauty. John bargains with the Broadway, in many regional theaters across the is also a songwriter and had her own rock band: Engineer to secure Kim for his friend. After she dances, Chris and Kim head to a country, appeared on network TV, and several QUASILULU. Her two original rock albums are commercials. He is a Barrymore Award winner available on iTunes and CDbaby. tiny room overlooking the moonlit city. and a Drama Desk Award nominee. He is thrilled DAPHNE ZHANG VALENTA (Tam) is a tal- to be playing the Engineer once again after tour- ented 4-year-old fluent in English, Czech and Chi- As Chris prepares to leave the next morning, he hands Kim money, but she re- ing for almost six years in the original 2nd Nation- nese. She loves dancing, musicals, and imaginary al Company of Miss Saigon. orvillemendoza.com. fuses. When Chris asks why, Kim gets angry with him and starts telling him about play. She is lovely, joyful, funny, energetic, caring, CHARLIE BRADY (Chris) Broadway: Lincoln and shy at times; but mostly she is a sweet little her parents’ deaths, the man she was engaged to, and the story of her village being Center Theater’s South Pacific(OBC, Lt Cable girl with big dreams, who is very excited playing burned which led her to Saigon and to the club. Kim and Chris fall in love and the u/s); Off-Broadway: The Burnt Part Boys, Play- “Tam” in Miss Saigon. couple lives in bliss for a short time. As they celebrate their new love, Kim’s child- wrights Horizons/Vineyard Theater; Tours: South ARIANNA L. YI (Tam) is ecstatic to be making Pacific, Les Miserables, Mamma Mia!; Regional: her debut in Miss Saigon! She is 4 years old and hood arranged fiancée, Thuy, appears. He declares that Kim is his until she dies, The Master Butcher’s Singing Club (Guthrie lives in Kansas City, Missouri. Arianna enjoys cursing them as he leaves. Theater), Xanadu (Signature Theater), Zelda and modeling, singing and dancing. She also loves Evita (Flat Rock Playhouse), The Burnt Part Boys reading, drawing and being a big sister. Thank (Barrington Stage Company), St. Ex (Weston you, Mama and Ahbba! I love you! Flashforward three years, during which time the Viet Cong have taken over Saigon Playhouse), Westside Story and The King & I, KATIE BOREN (Ensemble) is thrilled to return and the U.S. have left Vietnam. Thuy, now a Commissar, demands that the En- (Muny, Starlight Theatre): TV/FILM: “Law and Order,” “Guiding Light.” BFA in Drama, Carn- to the world of Miss Saigon after touring with gineer take him to Kim. She is now living in a shanty village with her son, Tam, egie Mellon University. the show nationally and performing it regionally. Other credits include: Lysistrata Jones (OBC), who was fathered by Chris. Thuy draws a knife to kill Tam, and in her anguish, MEGGIE CANSLER (Ellen) made her profes- …Spelling Bee, Avenue Q, The King & I and Al- Kim shoots him. In fear for their lives, Kim flees with Tam and the Engineer to sional debut at Starlight Theatre in Annie at age legiance. Unending love and gratitude to Mom, 10. Broadway: The Apple Tree, Wicked, Finian’s Bangkok. Dad, Minna and Dustin. Katie is a member of Rainbow. Tour: Wicked (u/s Galinda). Off-Broad- AEA and a proud graduate of Ithaca College. way: Lucky Guy (Wanda/Chicky cover) TV: “The ACT II Carrie Diaries.” Favorite regional: Somewhere ANDY DANH (Ensemble). Regional: The King in Time (PCS), Ariel in Footloose (Muny), Ruby & I (TOTS), Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson Back in America, John now works on behalf of the Bui Doi children. They are in Dames At Sea (American Heartland). BFA (Bandleader), Once Upon a Mattress (Minstrel), children fathered by American men during the war. John learns that Kim has es- University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory Anything Goes (Luke), Thoroughly Modern Millie of Music. (Ching Ho), RENT (Steve), Into the Woods (Cin- caped to Bangkok, and that Chris is the father of her son. Chris, who has married derella’s Prince/Wolf). Proud AEA Member. Spe- since he returned to the U.S., is told the truth about Tam. Chris and Ellen leave for JONNY HSU LEE (Thuy). Past credits include cial thanks to Baayork! LOVE to my family and Ching Ho in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Ito in Atlanta friends! andydanh.com. Bangkok with John to assume financial responsibility for Tam. Mame, Michael in iMaginary Heart, Jack in Into The Woods at the Oguma Playhouse, and Henry ROBYN DeGUZMAN (Ensemble) is happy to John finds Kim and tells her where Chris is staying. She goes to the hotel, sure she in Next To Normal. As a writer, Jonny has writ- be on the road again! Previous tours: Disney’s ten many works including the musical Welcome Beauty and the Beast (Silly Girl/Ass’t Dance Cap- will be reunited with her love and they will start their new life in America. She To Shooflyand conceptualized the award-winning tain) and Elf (Ensemble). Regional: Little Shop of is greeted at the door by Chris’ wife, Ellen. Kim tries to convince Ellen to take 10-minute musical, Cookie Soiree. Jonny is also Horrors (Ronnette) at Fireside Theatre; Annie Get the co-creator and star of the Broadway-themed Your Gun, Guys and Dolls, Miss Saigon at Ari- Tam back to the states but Ellen refuses. Chris agrees to support Kim and Tam in web series City Of Dreams produced by Fat zona Broadway Theatre; NAAP’s Hello, Dolly! Bangkok. John knows that Kim will not accept this future. Dumpling Productions. Thanks to Justin, Caro- in NYC. Gratitude to this top-notch cast and cre- line, his parents and everyone involved in this ative team. Back at the nightclub, Kim prepares Tam’s things. Knowing that Chris and Ellen production! DAN GLEASON (Ensemble; u/s Chris) is thrilled to be a part of Miss Saigon! Tours: Ameri- won’t let Tam go with them, Kim makes the ultimate sacrifice to ensure her son NKRUMAH GATLING (John) is happy to be joining his new Saigon family! Broadway: can Idiot, first National. Regional: My One and will live the American Dream. first National Tour, Hair. Regional: Band Geeks Only (Goodspeed), Shenandoah, King & I (Mount (Goodspeed), Miss Saigon, Dreamgirls, Wonder- Gretna), Baby (Pennsylvania Centre Stage). Proud graduate of Penn State, BFA. Thanks to Bobbie 12 13 Cameo). Tyrick has been featured in many read- GAREN McROBERTS (Ensemble) is so ex- ful production of Miss Saigon! Regional: NSMT, WHO’S WHO ings/workshops in NYC and has made numerous cited to perform in his first production ofMiss Goodspeed Opera House, New Repertory The- Merritt and the Entertainment Group, friends, television appearances throughout the U.S. and Saigon. He performed in the National Tour of atre, Seacoast Repertory, Stoneham Theatre. Bos- family and Julia. Europe. LOVE :-) Little House on the Prairie—The Musical which ton Conservatory graduate. For my proud parents. CHRIS IGNACIO (Soldier 2; Ensemble) is an AUSTIN KU (Soldier 1, Ensemble). Broadway traveled the Midwest back in 2009/2010. Born Love to all! NYC based performer, originally from San An- Tour: Chinglish/Bing. Off-Broadway/NYC: To- and raised in Kenosha, WI, and proud graduate MICHIKO SASAKI (Ensemble) is grateful to be tonio, TX. He graduated from the Boston Conser- kio Confidential/Akira, Hello, Dolly!/Ambrose, of The University of Michigan. Thanks to Mom part of Miss Saigon! A bi-coastal talent, in the- vatory and has performed regionally, in NY and NYMF. Regional: favorites include The King & and Dad, Holly, Stites, and Henderson Hogan. atre, television and film. Broadway/National Tour: abroad. His most recent credits include the role of I/Lun Tha at Walnut Street (Barrymore Award garenmcroberts.com. 42nd Street (National Touring Company), Radio Jason in Medea, and working with choreographer, nominee), Miss Saigon/Thuy at Ogunquit Play- SHOBA NARAYANAN (Ensemble; u/s Kim; u/s City Rockette. Regional: Cha Cha in Grease, Con- Baayork Lee for the National Asian Artists Proj- house (IRNE Award nominee), the world pre- Ellen) is a Graduate of The Boston Conservatory. suela in West Side Story, Crazy For You, The King ect (NAAP). miere of Sunfish/Monk at Stoneham Theatre Most Recent: Gary Goldfarb: Master Escapist & I, and Catherine in The View From the Bridge. ERIC ANTHONY JOHNSON (Dragon Acro- (BroadwayWorld Boston Award nominee), and (as Cheryl Samatasingher-Stein) in the New York TV/Film: “The Fresh Beat Band” (Nickelodeon), bat; Ensemble) is thrilled to be with this amazing Sweeney Todd/Anthony at Foothill Music The- Musical Theater Festival. Other credits: Bunty “Bunheads” (ABC Family), “General Hospital” production! Selected credits: West Side Story (first ater (Dean Goodman Award recipient). Film: Fall Berman Presents (Off-Broadway), Carousel (Na- (ABC), “White Collar” (USA) and an indepen- National Tour), CABARET and The Donkey Show to Rise (2014). TV: “Assistance” (2013 NBC sit- tional Asian Artists Project), Oklahoma!, West dent film In the Night as Sachiko. Brigham Young at American Repertory Theater, Sacramento com pilot). Education: The Boston Conservatory, Side Story, Les Miserables. TV: “Gossip Girl.” University-Hawaii graduate. Love and thanks to Music Circus, Northern Stage. Infinite thanks to UC Berkeley, Rice University. Thanks to Den- Shoba is also a professional Bharathanatyam family, wubsy and God. the Saigon team, family, friends, and all the be- ton, Fred, Baayork, and as always CTC and AG! (South Indian classical) dancer, performing both CHRISTOPHER SHIN (Ensemble). Broadway: lievers-this one’s for you! BFA BoCo. Instagram: Austin-Ku.com. ensemble and solo performances in the US and Mary Poppins (Closing Cast). Regional: Ching ericanthonyjohnson. GLEN LLANES (Assistant Commissar; En- India. Many thanks to the creative team, Baayork Ho, Thoroughly Modern Millie (Ogunquit Play- semble) is excited to be doing this production Lee, Abrams Artists, my supportive family and house); Arpad, She Loves Me (Westport Country TYRICK WILTEZ JONES (Ensemble; u/s boyfriend. shobanarayanan.org. John) is excited to be a part of this production of of Miss Saigon. International Tours and produc- Playhouse); Mark, A Chorus Line (North Shore); Miss Saigon. He was last seen in California origi- tions: Legally Blonde (Carlos), Xanadu (Terpsi- ROMMEL PIERRE O’CHOA (Assistant Bun Foo, Thoroughly Modern Millie (Merry Go nating the role of Larry in the world premiere of core/ Hermes) Little Night Music (Mr. Erlanson), Choreographer; Dance Captain; Ensemble) is Round Playhouse); Sacramento Music Circus, Higher Education. Some of his credits include, King & I (Broadway Asia Tour). NYC/ Regional: thrilled to be part of Miss Saigon again! Original- Walnut Street Theatre, Arkansas Rep, Seven An- Broadway: Howard in Finian’s Rainbow, Hair- Miss Saigon (Thuy), King & I (Lun Tha), RENT ly from the Philippines but now residing in NYC, gels Theatre, Fireside Dinner Theatre. BFA- NYU: spray. National and International tour experience (Angel), Voices of the Wind (NYC Fringe). Uni- he has traveled the world with productions such as Tisch (CAP21). AEA. For my cool nephew Micah! as well as regional and off broadway experience. versity of Southern California grad. Thank you to West Side Story, The King & I, Hello, Dolly!, 9 to SAM SIMAHK (Ensemble; Swing) is thrilled to Film: Back to Me (TZ), Joyful Noise with Queen all my family and friends for their continued love 5 and Miss Saigon. Many thanks to his family and return to Miss Saigon with this beautiful produc- Latifah & Dolly Parton (Assistant Choreographer/ and support! friends for their love and support. tion. Previous credits include: Ocean State The- YUKI OZEKI (Ensemble; Swing) is excited to atre (The King & I), Ogunquit Playhouse (Miss be on the road with Miss Saigon again! Credits Saigon), Lyric Stage (Spelling Bee), Rocky Moun- include National/Int’l Tours: Miss Saigon (Dance tain Repertory Theatre (Carousel, Thoroughly Captain, Swing,) The King & I (Topsy, Simon, Lit- Modern Millie), and Seacoast Rep (Grease). tle Eva, Fan Dancer.) Off-Broadway: Hello Dolly! Proud graduate of Emerson College and mem- (NationalMamma Mia Asian Artists Project) Regional: A Cho- ber of AEA. rus Line (Casa Mañana, Naples Dinner Theatre, RICHARD M. STEELE (Ensemble) is thrilled Connie,)Publication: The King & I (Lyric Theatre of OK, to be a part of Miss Saigon. He recently gradu- Associate Choreographer, Little Eva; Lyric Op- ated from the University of Buffalo with a BFA in eraBroadway VA, Choreographer; in Detroit program Ash Lawn for Opera, Eliza; Music Theatre, and recently performed in Busch Starlight“Miss Saigon” Theatre, Topsy, Fan Dancer) Love and Garden’s Celtic Fyre show. Richard would like to thanks to family and friends. thank Kevin Stites, Maria Pedro, and Mom, Dad ALFIERun dates: PARKER, 9-24-13 toJR. 10-6-13 (Ensemble) thanks God and brother, Ben. forSize: his bottom continual 1/2 grace.of: Broadway: South Pacific, VIET VO (Club Owner, Ensemble, u/s Engineer). including “Live at Lincoln Center” broadcast. Originally from Hawaii. Theatre Credits: Liam/ fullfirst page National full bleed Tour tour of Memphis The Musi- Seeking Sondheim, Det. Rainrassek/Funeral!, trimcal. Nat’lsize: 5-3/8”Tour: xEvita 4-1/4”. Regional: HMS Pinafore Pedro Rivera/Brownstone Breakdown, Jigger/ including “PBS Performing Arts Special,” The Carousel (NAAP), Agent 1/Aliens with Extraor- Wiz,bleed: Barnum, 1/8” Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, dinary Skills. TV Credits: “Lost.” Mahalo Nui loa Swing.inside margin:Dance: Pilobolus,1/4” Koresh Dance company to Fred, Baayork and Kevin. Mom, Dad-thanks (intern), Nommo African Dance Company. for letting me fly. Lina-Thank you for TEACH- DAVIDProof: 9/8/13; RAIMO 12:11AM (Fight Captain, Captain Schul- ING me to fly. TM tz, Ensemble) is thrilled to be joining this produc- ALLEN LUCKY WEAVER (Ensemble; u/s tionFor: Nederlanderof Miss Saigon Detroit. Broadway Tours: Mamma Thuy) is excited to join Actors’ Equity Associa- Mia! (Sky), Chicago (Fred Casely/Billy Flynn), tion with this production of Miss Saigon. Allen ©LITTLESTAR CATS(Fisher (Munkustrap), Theatre & others) Joseph... Dreamcoat (Sime- has been blessed to work on Miss Saigon at the on).Agency: Favorite SMZ advertisingregional credits: Guys and Dolls Walnut Street Theatre, Fulton Opera House, and (Hollywood Bowl), Damn Yankees (Joe Hardy), CFRT. Other regional credits include; RENT at On Sale Now • Fisher Theatre • Nov. 5–10 WhiteDesign: Christmas Frank Bach, (Bob Wallace), The Fantasticks Media Theatre and 11th Hour Theatre Company. (Matt). davidraimo.com. He would like to thank Starlight’s creative team, Tickets: Fisher Box Office, ticketmaster.com & 800-982-2787. PETERBach & Associates; ROMAGNA (Dragon Acrobat; Ensem- production staff and AEA for giving him this Info: BroadwayInDetroit.com & 313-872-1000. ble)Phone is 313-822-4303,so pleased to be working on this wonder- special opportunity. Much love to his family and ChryslerCurrentOffers.com Groups (12+): email [email protected] or call 313-871-1132. [email protected] 15 ALAIN BOUBLIL (Lyrics) first musical, La WHO’S WHO Revolution Française in 1973, marked his tran- friends, especially my Mom and Dad for helping sition from songwriting to musical theatre and me reach the “American Dream” from your Tam!! the start of his collaboration with Claude-Michel ANNA-LEE WRIGHT (Yvette; Ensemble) is Schönberg with the hit album that became the first thrilled to be back in Miss Saigon after last play- ever staged French musical. His idea of writing a ing in the show at Ogunquit Playhouse. Having musical version of Les Misérables brought them performed internationally as well as choreograph- together again in 1978. The acclaimed show was ing the world premiere of Piggy Nation, an off- written over a two-year period and recorded as an What’s the broadway children’s musical, she can also be seen album before its opening at the Palais de Sports in in this year’s NY Lottery commercial series and Paris in September 1980. In 1983, Mr. Boublil met played Gladys in Kander and Ebb’s NYC premiere Cameron Mackintosh which led to his first Lon- workshops of The Skin of Our Teeth. don production Abbacadabra (a musical fairy-tale set to ABBA music) and to working with Claude- JESSICA WU (Mimi; Ensemble) Broadway/ Michel and directors and writers on the English NYC: A Chorus Line, Comedy of Errors (Shake- language adaptation of Les Misérables. The show connection speare in the Park), Babes in Toyland (Lincoln has subsequently opened in 19 countries and 14 Center); Tours: Tommy Tune’s Dr. Doolittle, The languages. Among the many awards Mr. Boublil King & I, Miss Saigon, The Wizard of Oz, A Cho- has received were two Tony Awards in 1987 for rus Line; Regional: Arena Stage, PCLO, Starlight Best Score and Best Book for the NY production Theatre, TUTS, Baltimore CenterStage, Sacra- and a 1988 Grammy for the Best Original Broad- mento Music Circus; Steinhardt, NYU. Love to way Cast Recording which he co-produced with between Bill, my T-Rex. Claude-Michel Schönberg. Miss Saigon opened MINAMI YUSUI (Yvonne; Ensemble) is grate- on September 20, 1989 at the Theatre Royal Drury ful to be a part of this production. Credits: Mary Lane in London and on April 11, 1991 in NY. The Poppins (National Tour); James and the Giant show has also played in Tokyo and Toronto with Peach (Goodspeed); Wicked (Japan); The King & future productions scheduled for Sydney, Aus- I (Walnut Street); Disney’s Beauty and the Beast tralia and Stuttgart, Germany. Mr. Boublil will Our Town (Japan); Chicago (Flat Rock); CATS (MSMT). A maintain a close association with all the inter- native of Kanazawa, Japan. Much love to Lisa, my national productions of Les Misérables and Miss family, friends and Dan. Saigon while working with Claude-Michel on the

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She has started mu- The Gin Game (Julie Harris and Charles Durn- CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHÖNBERG (Music) light Theatre, Wolf Trap (DC), and at the Fox sical theatre schools in Seoul, Korea and Tokyo, ing), The Sunshine Boys (Tony Randall and Jack is a successful record producer and songwriter Theatre in Atlanta, and which served as the devel- Japan as well as a musical theatre club for the kids Klugman) and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Several who began his collaboration with Alain Boublil opmental model for the current production being at PS 124 in Chinatown, New York. productions with Charles Busch including The Di- in 1973, writing the very first French musical, licensed worldwide. Other regional works include ROBERT FLETCHER (Costume Designer) vine Sister and Shanghai Moon. He has designed La Revolution Française. Mr. Schönberg played Miss Saigon and Les Miserables at the St. Louis Broadway credits include, among many, How many productions for Goodspeed Opera House, the role of Louis XVI in that production and also Muny. International productions include Miss Sai- to Succeed…, Little Me, Walking Happy, and Pittsburgh Public Theater, Cincinnati Playhouse co-produced the double-gold record album of the gon in Tokyo (2004 & 2008), based on the original High Spirits, which he also coproduced. He was in the Park, Geva and North Shore Music Theater. show. In 1974, he recorded an album, singing his Broadway production, and also in São Paulo. In nominated for a Tony for the sets and costumes of kirkbookman.com. own compositions and lyrics, which included the Brazil, he also directed Jekyll and Hyde (São Pau- Hadrian VII. He began his professional career as BRAXTON CORNELIUS (Sound Designer) number one hit single “Le Premier Pas.” In 1980, lo) and Baby (Rio de Janeiro). He directed the US an actor in 1944’s Embezzled Heaven and spent ten has worked on many musicals including Gypsy, after two years’ work on the score, Mr. Schönberg National Tour of Oklahoma! (based on the 2004 years designing multiple projects for Paramount Seussical, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Sing- and Mr. Boublil’s musical Les Misérables opened Broadway revival) and staged National Tours of Pictures, including the first four Star Trek mov- ing in the Rain, Grease, The Wizard of Oz, The in Paris, where it was seen by more than 1.5 mil- Carousel and Miss Saigon, recreating Nicholas ies. Robert was awarded the Career Achievement Producers, The King & I, AIDA and most recently lion people. In 1983, Mr. Schönberg produced an Hytner’s original direction. He was the Executive Award from the Costume Designers Guild in 2005 Footloose. Braxton is excited to be designing for opera album in Paris with Julia Migenes Johnson Producer and Associate Director of the Broadway and recently received the TDF/Irene Sharaff Life- Miss Saigon. and the Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra. Fol- production of Miss Saigon and the 2007 Broad- time Achievement Award in March of 2008. JOANNE WEAVER (Hair & Wig Designer) lowing work on the London production of Les Mi- way revival of Les Miserables, and has worked on KIRK BOOKMAN (Lighting Designer). Recent For more than twenty years Joanne has designed sérables (the 3rd longest running musical in Brit- many other Broadway productions and National credits include Closer Than Ever at The York The- at many opera companies throughout the United ish theatre history), Mr. Schönberg co-produced tours including Evita, Agnes of God, 42nd Street, ater in New York, the New York Philharmonic’s States. Joanne has settled in Kansas City after de- the double-platinum London cast album and be- Zorba and the original Broadway productions of production of Company starring Neil Patrick ciding to take time off from being on the road, and came involved in casting all the major overseas Execution of Justice, Les Miserables, The Phan- Harris and Patti LuPone and later broadcast in for the last six years she has designed at The Lyric productions of the show, including the American, tom of the Opera, and Miss Saigon. He started his movie theaters nationwide. For the San Francisco Opera of Kansas City. Joanne’s credits include: Japanese and Australian companies. He won two career on the production staff of the Lyric Opera Symphony, he designed Of Thee I Sing, Oedipus The Washington National Opera, Sarasota Opera, coveted Tony Awards, for Best Score and Book, of Chicago and the San Francisco Opera. Rex, Nightingale, A Flowering Tree directed by The Des Moines Metro Opera, Palm Beach Op- for the Broadway production of Les Misérables KEVIN STITES (Musical Director) served as Peter Sellars and The Thomashefsky’s with Mi- era, and The Michigan Opera Theatre where she and a Grammy Award for the Best Original Cast the Music Director for the 25th Anniversary Tour chael Tilson Thomas that toured New York, Mi- will be returning next fall to design a new produc- Recording, which he co-produced with Alain of Les Miserables and The Producers at the Hol- ami, Chicago, Tanglewood, Philadelphia and San tion of La Traviata. Boublil. He also worked closely on the symphonic lywood Bowl. He has also acted as Music Supervi- recording of the show. His score for Miss Saigon, sor /Conductor for the World Premiere of Death again written in collaboration with Alain Boublil, Takes A Holiday. Broadway: South Pacific(LCT), is now repeating the international success story of A Tale of Two Cities, The Color Purple, Titanic, Les Misérables. Produced by Cameron Mackin- Sunset, Boulevard, Les Miserables Threepenny tosh and again bringing together many members Opera, Fiddler, Nine, Oklahoma!, 9 to 5 (Addi- of the creative team behind Les Misérables, Miss tional Musical Arrangements). National Tours: Saigon opened with huge success at the Theatre Little House on the Prairie, Miss Saigon, The Royal Drury Lane in London in September 1989, Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Titanic. in NY in April 1991, in Tokyo in May 1992 and in Chicago (the first national U.S. tour) in Novem- BAAYORK LEE (Choreographer) has per- ber 1992. Future productions will open in Sydney, formed in a dozen Broadway shows and created Australia and Stuttgart, Germany. Now Claude- the role of Connie in A Chorus Line. As Michael Michel is back at the keyboards, composing their Bennett’s assistant choreographer on A Chorus next musical, Martin Guerre, while keeping close Line, she has directed many national and inter- eye on the development of the screenplays for Les national companies. Her directing credits include Misérables and Miss Saigon. The King & I (which performed at Starlight) and Bombay Dreams (National tours), R&H’s Cinder- RICHARD MALTBY JR. (Lyrics), a graduate ella (NYC Opera), Barnum (Australia), Carmen of Yale University who is also a director, wrote Jones (Kennedy Center), Porgy and Bess and Jesus lyrics for Starting Here, Starting Now (1977, di- Christ Superstar (European tours), Gypsy and A rected also), Ain’t Misbehavin’ (1978, provided New Brain. She has choreographed shows includ- additional lyrics, conceived and directed; Drama ing Mack and Mabel (Shaw Festival); Cocoanuts, Critics Circle Award, Drama Desk Award, Obie Camelot, Damn Yankees, Helen Hayes nomina- Award for Best Musical, Tony Awards for Best tion for Animal Crackers and South Pacific(Are - Direction of a Musical and Best Musical), Baby na Stage); and Goya, Sly and The Merry Widow (1983, directed also; nominated for seven Tony (Kennedy Center). She received the 2003 Asian Awards), Song and Dance (1985, co-lyricist and Woman Warrior Award for Lifetime Achievement director), Miss Saigon (1989, co-lyricist; London from Columbia College, as well as the Asian/Pa- Evening Standard Award for Best Musical), Clos- cific American Heritage Association Achievement er Than Ever (1989, directed also; Outer Critics in Arts Award. Through her new company, Na- Circle Awards for Best Score and Best Musical), tional Asian Artists Project (NAAP), naaproject. Nick & Nora (1991) and Big (1996; nominated for org, she directed productions of Oklahoma! and five Tony Awards, including Best Score). He has Carousel as well as producing Hello,Dolly! using

18 19 tory Theatre (NYC), KC Actors Theatre, Heart of an actor and director, Denton has worked on more ADDITIONAL STAFF WHO’S WHO America Shakespeare Festival, and the KC Fringe than 100 professional productions; as a producer, Executive Producer ...... Denton Yockey KANSAS CITY COSTUME CO. (Costumes and Festival. Michelle also enjoys work as an Assis- he has overseen more than 300 productions. Den- Production Manager ...... Kent Andel Wardrobe Services) was established in the 1920s tant Director in independent feature and short ton received a Master of Fine Arts degree from Production Assistant...... Mauricio Gonçalves to serve the needs of local and regional theatre films on the west coast. Special thanks to my fam- the University of Georgia and a Bachelor of Arts Company Manager ...... Caroline Lakin companies. Today the company works with arts ily and my community abroad for supporting my degree from Indiana University. He is a member Assistant to the Choreographers/Child Wrangler ...... Cassey Kivnick organizations and theatres from New York to San creative life and travels! God bless. of the Broadway League, the Independent Pre- 1st Assistant Stage Manager...... Tom Capps ® 2nd Assistant Stage Manager...... Michelle Gutierrez Diego, Seattle to Toronto. Its nationally recog- MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL is senters Network and a Tony Awards voter. While nized designers and craftsmen remain dedicated in Texas, he was a theatre panelist for the Cultural Fight Captain ...... David Raimo one of the world’s leading theatrical licensing Associate Lighting Designer ...... Sean Glass to excellence and quality. kccostume.com. agencies, granting performance rights to both Arts Council of Houston and the Texas Commis- sion on the Arts, a board member of the Live The- Assistant Lighting Designer ...... Gregory Solomon SUSAN KIKUCHI (Associate Choreographer) professional and amateur theatres. With over 350 Head Carpenter ...... Randy Moreland was a member of the Martha Graham Dance musicals in its catalogue, including the best of atre League of Tarrant County, both Texas Non- profit Theatres, Inc. and The National Alliance for Master Electrician ...... Aaron Clark Company (MGDC) and served as Director of Broadway as well as a collection of great musi- Head Property Manager ...... Jessica Bednarek the Graham Ensemble and School and Artistic cals adapted for performance by children, MTI Musical Theatre. Denton and his beautiful wife, Gina, met on stage 23 years ago in a production Wardrobe Supervisor ...... Ken Burrell Program Manager of MGDC. She has re-staged works directly with the composers, lyricists and Costumer ...... Mary Traylor many Graham works for the MGDC, Joffrey Bal- book writers of these shows to provide official of The Mystery of Edwin Drood and have been Audio Crew Head ...... Eric Webster let, Boston Conservatory, and others. Susan has scripts, musical materials and other resources to married for 21 years. They are the proud parents Wireless Audio Technician ...... Chad Meise worked in productions of The King & I since age over 60,000 theatrical organization throughout of 14-year-old Gwyneth and 18-year-old Grayson. Audio 1/FOH Engineer ...... Steve Rogers seven: Soloist and Assistant Director, Broadway the world. BUSHNELL CENTER FOR THE PER- Master Electrician/Rental Manager ...... Aaron M. Clark production with Yul Brynner at the Uris Theater; KENT ANDEL (Production Manager-Stalright FORMING ARTS is Connecticut’s premiere pre- Head Carpenter ...... Randy Moreland Choreographer, Broadway Asia tour in China and Theatre) is pleased to be in his seventh season at senter of the performing arts, hosting 500+ events Properties Head ...... Jessica Bednarek the Far East; Choreographer, Royal Albert Hall Starlight Theatre. Prior to moving to Kansas City, annually including Broadway tours; dance, vocal, Miss Saigon is presented through special arrangement with in London starring Daniel Dae Kim; Director, and orchestral performances; and family and lo- Music Theatre International (MTI). he served as a Technical Director for the Michigan ® Starlight Theatre starring Lou Diamond Phillips. Opera Theatre in Detroit and the Houston Grand cal arts events. The Bushnell is also producer of All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. Broadway credits: The King & I, Pacific Over- Opera. He also has done design and technical work shows such as The Addams Family (Broadway, 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 tures, Flower Drum Song, South Pacific, Jerome with Des Moines Metro Opera, Utah Shakespeare Brazil, Australia and China and U.S. tour); The Phone: 212-541-4684 • Fax: 212-397-4684 Robbins’ Broadway. BA, University of Roches- Festival, and Timberlake Playhouse. Kent holds Music Man—A 50th Anniversary Tribute starring www.MTIShows.com ter. She has served on the faculties of The Ailey a Master’s degree in technical theatre production Shirley Jones; and the world premiere of Warriors School and the Martha Graham School. Susan is from Southern Illinois University. Don’t Cry, currently preparing its 3rd U.S. tour. The Actors and Stage Managers employed in this production are Artistic Director of the New Dance Drama Educa- As managing partner of Elephant Eye Theatrical, members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States. tional Projects in Florence, Italy. CAROLINE LAKIN (Company Manager-Stal- The Bushnell® is developing Bruce Lee: Journey right Theatre) is excited to be back in her home- ROBERT V. THURBER (Production Stage to the West and An American In Paris. Backstage and Front of the House Employees are represented by the town and at Starlight working on her first season. International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (or I.A.T.S.E.). Manager) is honored to return to Miss Saigon in Caroline was previously a Starlight Production NEDERLANDER DETROIT. Broadway In such esteemed company. In NYC: Billy Crystal’s Management Intern in 2003. She lived in New Detroit’s beginnings herald back to 1912 when The Musicians, Conductors, Music Preparation Personnel, and 700 Sundays (ASM); Children, A Night at the Al- York City for the last ten years and worked with David Tobias (D.T) Nederlander began operating Librarians employed in this production are members of the hambra Café, Dinah Was, Now Hear This!, Avow, a number of theatre companies including Look- the original Detroit Opera House with the Shu- UNITY • HARMONY • ARTISTRY American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada. Goodwill, and A Good Swift Kick (all as PSM). bert Brothers. Through the years, the Nederlander ing Glass Theatre Company, String Theatre Com- The Press Agents and Company Manager employed in this National tours: Cabaret and Les Misérables (both pany, and Hanger Theatre in Ithaca, NY. Caroline family operated several Detroit area theatres in- production are represented by the Association of Theatrical Press as first ASM). Regional (all PSM): Carry It On holds a BA in Stage Direction from Marymount cluding the Shubert , Cass and Riviera. It was the Agents & Managers. with Maureen McGovern (Two River Theater Manhattan College. Fisher Theatre’s 1961 renovation into a legitimate Company, Red Bank NJ; and Geva Theatre, Roch- Broadway house that brought the Nederlanders The Director is a member of the Society of Stage Directors and ester NY); Miss Saigon and Meet Me In St. Louis DENTON YOCKEY (President and Executive their greatest audiences, rocketing their subscrip- Choreographers, Inc., an independent national labor union. Producer-Starlight Theatre) is now in his fifth (TUTS, Houston); I Love You You’re Perfect Now tion base into the largest in the country at the time. United Scenic Artists represents the designers and scenic artists for Change, The Sunshine Boys, and Cabaret (John season at Starlight Theatre. He also serves as CEO Under the Nederlander organization, Broadway In the American Theatre. W. Engeman Theatre, Northport NY); Spoleto of EPIC Entertainment, a Starlight subsidiary Detroit continues to present the best Broadway Festival USA’s Faustus, The Last Night; Good- company. Since arriving at Starlight, Denton’s productions at the Fisher Theatre and other De- title speed Opera Company premieres of Actor, Law- contributions include Starlight on Site, (classes troit area venues. Producers Marshall Cordell, Albert Samuels & Emily Dorezas present and a musical production at urban schools); the yer, Indian Chief and Silver Dollar; Dennis DeY- ORDWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORM- oung’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Tennessee creation of Starlight Children’s Theatre, an ex- Publication: Broadway in Detroit pansion of the Starlight Stars of Tomorrow, and ING ARTS is recognized as one of the nation’s Repertory Theatre); and many others from Maine leading nonprofit performing arts centers and program for “Miss Saigon” to Arizona. Proud member of AEA since 1989. Just Imagine. Prior to joining Starlight, Denton spent 11 years leading the operations of Casa Saint Paul’s most elegant and inviting perfor- Run dates: 9-24-13 to 10-6-13 TOM CAPPS (1st Assistant Stage Manager) Mañana Theatre in Fort Worth, Texas. Prior to mance space. The Ordway attracts diverse audi- Broadway: West Side Story, The Phantom of the his role at Casa Mañana, he served for nine years ences by showcasing and producing the finest Size: filler, 1 col x 2” Opera, Mary Poppins, Mamma Mia!, Ragtime, as executive producer of Lone Star Performing in American musical theater (including IVEY ALL SEATS $49 Miss Saigon, Putting It Together, Gypsy (both Arts Association in Galveston, Texas. While at Award-winning productions of Love, Janis and (2-1/4” x 2”) Patti LuPone & Tyne Daly), Moon Over Buffalo, Casa Mañana, Denton oversaw the transition of Cabaret), world music and dance and The Flint BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND Proof: 9/8/13; 5:09PM The Rink, Tribute, My One and Only. Road: West mainstage productions into the Bass Performance Hills International Children’s Festival. 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28 29 Elf The Musical BROADWAY IN DETROIT The Program for the Fisher Theatre Discover your inner elf. Publication: Volume 52, Number 2 Broadway in Detroit program for Sept. 24–Oct. 6, 2013 Fisher Theatre • Fisher Building “Miss Saigon” 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48202 Run date: 9-24-13 to 10-6-13 BroadwayInDetroit.com Spotlight Room Size: full page full bleed Under the Management of trim size: 5-3/8” x 8-3/8” AT THE FISHER THEATRE Nederlander Detroit, LLC Executive Director...... Alan N. Lichtenstein bleed: 1/8” An elegant, private environment with many Assistant to Mr. Lichtenstein...... Nancy King inside margin: 1/4” amenities including private bar service, Director, Corporate Sales/Marketing...... Scott Myers coat closet, rest room, and catering services. Senior Director, Marketing...... Alyssa Cohen Proof: #4 • 9/10/13; 2:59PM Advertising Director...... Debbie Michelson, SMZ Available for groups of ten to thirty guests Press Agent...... Brendy Barr, Brendy Barr Communications for pre-show and post-show events. Program Design...... Frank Bach, Bach & Associates For: Nederlander Detroit (Fisher Theatre & others) Individual VIP dining packages THE FISHER THEATRE are available now for Business Office Staff Agency: SMZ advertising Mamma Mia! & 50 Shades! The Musical. Accounting...... Barbara Jones Design: Frank Bach, Visit BroadwayInDetroit.com House Staff or call (313) 872-1177 for dates & details. Theatre Manager...... James Manduzzi Bach & Associates; House Manager...... Reuben Perez Phone 313-822-4303, Box Office Treasurer...... Marc Roland Catering provided by TM © Group Sales Manager...... Amy Yokin [email protected] Subscription Manager...... Gwen Harden The Broadway Musical Lost and Found...... Robin Teachey Production Staff Head Stage Technician...... Robert Hayward Head Lighting Technician...... Sam Aluia Head Propman...... Joe Achatz Head Sound Technician...... J. B. Ralbovsky Broadway In Detroit Head Scenery Technician...... Ronald Ivey TicketExchange— Wardrobe Supervisor...... Kristyn Pinky Mahle buy and sell theater tickets online: Musical Director...... Alice Sauro The photographing or sound recording of any performance or the Buyers: print guaranteed tickets directly possession of any device for such photographing or sound recording from subscribers. inside the theater without the written permission of the management is prohibited by law. Violations may be punishable by ejection and may Subscribers: enjoy automatic payment and render the offender liable for money damages. ticket delivery. Spaceholder The musicians employed in this production are mem- Ad Get a My Broadway In Detroit account bers of the Detroit Federation of Musicians, to be updated at BroadwayInDetroit.com or by calling UNITY • HARMONY • ARTISTRY Local 5. Subscriber Services at 313-872-1180. Backstage employees are represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Visit BroadwayInDetroit.com (I.A.T.S.E). Articles found in the theater will be held for 30 days only. Lost article inquiries should be made by phone to (313) 872-l000 between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Fisher Theatre Offices...... (313) 872-1000 TM & © New Line Productions, Inc. All rights reserved. Illustration by Hugh Syme. Photo by Amy Boyle. AGE LIMIT As a courtesy to our patrons, it is the policy of Broadway Broadway In Detroit Season Ticket Office & In Detroit not to admit children under the age of 5. This policy may Subscription Information...... (313) 872-1180 be altered from time to time based on Shows and Show content. Group Sales Information...... (313) 871-1132 Detroit Opera House • Dec. 3 –15 You will be made aware of particular age restrictions during your If you expect emergency phone calls please leave your seat location purchase. Some shows make further age appropriate recommen- with the ticket taker. Kids’ Night on Broadway Wed., Dec. 4. Visit www.broadwayindetroit.com/kidsnight for details. dations and Broadway In Detroit will provide those on its website; For emergencies only during performances...... (313) 872-1111 On sale Sept. 29. Buy before the on-sale date with the code SAIGON at however, judgment of the content for each show should be made New handicap (wheelchair) facilities now located in the main floor on an individual basis prior to purchase. When available, Broadway lobby near elevators. the Fisher Theatre box office, ticketmaster.com or 800-982-2787 only. In Detroit provides links to show websites for further information. Info: BroadwayInDetroit.com, 313-872-1000 & ELFtheMusicalontour.com. All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket. Groups (12+): e-mail [email protected] (subject: Elf) 30 ChryslerCurrentOffers.com or call 313-871-1132. The ChrysL er 300C John Var VaTos LI m ITe D eDITIon D esIGneD To P ay aTTenTIon a n D aTTraCT IT.

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