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he parody 50 Shades! The Musical, get the guys there because they think it’s a which comes to the Fisher Theatre in book that women gravitate to, but I would TJune, begins with a ladies book club say hands down that the guys are laughing cracking open the steamy pages of E.L. just as hard as the women.” James’ Fifty Shades of Grey. Through their Detroiters will be laughing when 50 interpretation of the novel, the audience is Shades! The Musical makes its Detroit pre- led on a hilarious musical roller coaster ride, miere at the Fisher Theatre June 14–16 for a alongside a cast of ten, performing eleven limited four-performance engagement. Tick- original songs and dance numbers complete ets ($49) are on sale now. Group discounts with an on-stage band! It is a complete par- for groups of 12 or more and girls’ night out ody of 50 Shades of Grey, as book and phe- packages are available. nomenon, spoofing many of its conventions for a hilarious evening of entertainment. Not only have audiences in New York and across the If you haven’t read the books, don’t worry; country been loving the show, the critics are on board as director and co-writer Al Samuels explains, well… “Part of the framework of the show is that the books, and the phenomenon around them are “Finally a play your inner goddess, your book club and explained and delivered in a fun way. Then your mother-in-law can all agree on!”—Time Magazine we actually dive into the book itself and rip it “The perfect appetizer to the upcoming movie!” apart in good fun. It’s so great that we’re able —Entertainment Weekly to take this series that people really love and “A titillating spectacle with plenty of sensuality. As erotic put our own spin on it.” and decadent as you’d expect. A collaboration of comedy While the musical whole-heartedly lam- writers creating an ultra-spicy script!”—CNN poons the racy subject matter of the book, 50 “A very good laugh… impossible to resist the fervor!” Shades! leaves audiences laughing at all of —The Chicago Tribune the raunchy ridiculousness of the story while steering clear of nudity and sex on stage. It is, “HIGHlariously Hawt! Absolutely perfect! Catch it if you however, for mature audiences. can!”—Perez Hilton Women have been flocking to the show “Pure, unadulterated humor—and it had the packed across the country, prompting theatres, in- audience at Manhattan’s Gramercy Theater guffawing cluding the Fisher, to offer Girls’ Night Out and sputtering for an entire 90 minutes!” discounts and packages. (You can read all —The Daily Beast about them on our website at BroadwayInDe- troit.com.) Co-writer and co-producer Emily Information for this story was gathered from articles in Dorezas points out, however, that men are Cosmopolitan, People, Time, TheLedger.com loving the show just as much. “The women and the improv resource center. 4 The Whitney Publication: TROIKA ENTERTAINMENT presents Broadway in Detroit program for 20121–2013 season Run date: 9/25/12–5/19/13 T he Whitney THE MUSICAL Size: full page full bleed Based on the Dreamworks Motion Picture trim size: 5-3/8” x 8-3/8” bleed: 1/8” Book by Music by Lyrics by insideTerrence margin: 1/4” McNally Marc Shaiman Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman Proof: 9/12/12; 12:14PM with For: NederlanderStephen Anthony Detroit Esther M. Antoine Amanda Braun (Fisher AmyTheatre Burgmaier & others) Ashley Chasteen Taylor Collins Aubrey Mae Davis Vanessa Dunleavy Dominic Fortuna Design:Michael Frank Bach, Graceffa Colleen Hayes Merritt David Janes Bach & Associates;Greg Kamp Mary Claire King Ben Laxton PhoneCaitlin 313-822-4303, Maloney Travis Mitchell Derrick Parks [email protected] Renee Rogers Daniel J. Self Allyson Tolbert Nadia Vynnytsky D. Scott Withers Bradley Allan Zarr

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Entree Course Direction Recreated by Recreated and Additional Choreography by Matt Lenz Nick Kenkel Baked Organic Orange Glazed Chicken White Garlic Polenta, Glazed Carrots, Organic Orange Marmalade Fresh Fish Entrée • changes nightly Choreographed by Jerry Mitchell Pan-Roasted Tenderloin Tips over Exotic Mushroom & Asparagus Risotto Directed by Ricotta & Spinach-stuffed Shells in Creamy Tomato Broth Jack O’Brien Final course May be enjoyed post-event. Housemade Ice Cream or Gelato ♥ Chocolate Mousse Add Beverage Flight m $15/person Catch Me If You Can is produced by special arrangement with MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL, New York, NY. www.mtishows.com Champagne Toast, Sommelier-selected Wine & Coffee, Cappuccino or Espresso 7 CAST (in order of appearance) UNDERSTUDIES Frank Abagnale, Jr...... STEPHEN ANTHONY Understudies never substitute a listed player unless a specific announcement Agent Branton...... TRAVIS MITCHELL for the appearance is made at the time of the performance. Agent Dollar...... BEN LAXTON Agent Carl Hanratty...... MERRITT DAVID JANES For Frank Abagnale, Jr.—TAYLOR COLLINS, BEN LAXTON Agent Cod...... DERRICK PARKS for Agent Carl Hanratty—TRAVIS MITCHELL, D. SCOTT WITHERS Frank Abagnale, Sr...... Dominic Fortuna for Frank Abagnale, Sr.—TRAVIS MITCHELL, D. SCOTT WITHERS Paula...... CAITLIN MALONEY Cheryl Ann...... CASEY RENEE ROGERS for Paula—ASHLEY CHASTEEN, Vanessa Dunleavy, MARY CLAIRE KING Brenda...... AUBREY MAE DAVIS for Brenda—COLLEEN HAYES, NADIA VYNNYTSKY Roger Strong...... D. SCOTT WITHERS for Carol Strong—ASHLEY CHASTEEN, VANESSA DUNLEAVY Carol Strong...... AMY BURGMAIER Jack Barnes...... Michael Graceffa for Roger Strong—TRAVIS MITCHELL, Bradley Allan Zarr Nerd...... Greg Kamp for Agent Branton, Agent Cod, Railroad Agent, Jock...... Taylor Collins Tailor, Ben Casey, Ben Casey Intern—Daniel J. Self Principal Owings...... AMY BURGMAIER for Agent Branton, Agent Dollar, Tailor, Ben Casey—Greg Kamp Betty...... NADIA VYNNYTSKY Judge...... D. SCOTT WITHERS for Judge, Pan Am Exec, Motel Manager, Dr. Wanamaker—Travis Mitchell Railroad Agent...... Derrick Parks for Agent Branton, Agent Dollar, Agent Cod, Tailor, Swiss Army Knife Assistant...... Vanessa Dunleavy Ben Casey, Ben Casey Intern, Dr. Wanamaker, Judge, Pan Am Exec, India Ink Assistant...... Allyson Tolbert Motel Manager, Atlanta Doctor, Nerd, Jock—Bradley Allan Zarr Elmer’s Glue Assistant...... Mary Claire King for Diane, Bank Teller, Skywayman Stewardess, Briefcase Assistant...... AMANDA BRAUN Principal Owings—Vanessa Dunleavy Diane, Bank Teller...... COLLEEN HAYES Cindy...... Vanessa Dunleavy for Diane, Bank Teller, Skywayman Stewardess, Principal Owings, Pan Am Executive...... D. Scott Withers Betty, Cheryl Ann, Swiss Army Knife Assistant, India Ink Assistant, Tailor...... Travis Mitchell Elmer’s Glue Assistant, Briefcase Assistant, Cindy—Ashley Chasteen Skyway Man Stewardess...... Amy Burgmaier Motel Manager...... D. SCOTT WITHERS SWINGS Atlanta Doctor...... DANIEL J. SELF ASHLEY CHASTEEN, BRADLEY ALLAN ZARR Ben Casey...... Travis Mitchell Ben Casey Intern...... Derrick Parks DANCE CAPTAIN Dr. Wanamaker...... D. Scott Withers Ashley Chasteen Intern #1...... Greg Kamp Intern #2...... BEN LAXTON There will be one 15-minute intermission.

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8 9 Ever since I was a kid, I wanted to be MUSICAL NUMBERS part of a major league baseball team. ACT I Now, thanks to my business education at OVERTURE The University of Toledo, I’m working for the “Live in Living Color”...... Frank, Jr. and Company “The Pinstripes Are All That They See”...... Frank, Sr., Frank, Jr., Ladies Detroit Tigers to manage sponsorship opportunities. “Someone Else’s Skin”...... Frank, Jr. and Company “Jet Set”...... Frank, Jr. and Company “Live in Living Color” (Reprise)...... Frank, Jr. “Don’t Break the Rules”...... Hanratty and Company I’m Keri, and “The Pinstripes Are All That They See” (Reprise)...... The Ladies “Butter Outta Cream”...... Frank, Sr., Frank, Jr. “The Man Inside the Clues”...... Hanratty “Christmas Is My Favorite Time of Year”...... Partygoers UT turned “My Favorite Time of Year”...... Hanratty, Frank, Jr., Frank, Sr., Paula ACT II Entr’acte my dream “Doctor’s Orders”...... Nurses “Live in Living Color” (Reprise)...... Frank, Jr. “Don’t Be a Stranger”...... Paula, Frank, Sr. “Little Boy, Be a Man”...... Frank, Sr., Hanratty “Seven Wonders”...... Frank, Jr., Brenda into a “(Our) Family Tree”...... Carol, Roger, Brenda, Frank, Jr. and Strong Family Singers job. “Fly, Fly Away”...... Brenda, Women “Good-Bye”...... Frank, Jr. “Strange But True”...... Frank, Jr., Hanratty

Catch Me If You Can ORCHESTRA Music Director/Piano—Matthew Smedal, AMD/Piano—Elaine Davidson, Keys 3—Stephen Boudreau, Reed 1—Paul McCaffrey, Reed 2—Paul Onachuk, Reed 3—Mark Berger, Trumpet 1—Ric Wolkins, Trumpet 2—Robert Hawkins, Trombone— Gary Hellick, Guitar—Chuck Newsome, Bass—Clifton Kellem, Drums—Christian Dionne, Band Tech—Christian Dionne, Librarian—Clifton Kellem, Local Contractor—Alice Sauro, Music Coordinator—Talitha Fehr—TL Music International For musicians bios, please visit www.inthepitontheroad.com

Frank W. Abagnale… Today rank W. Abagnale is one of the world’s leading authorities on secure documents, fraud and embezzlement. He has been associated with the FBI for more than 35 years. Abagnale has been married for more than 36 years, is the father of three sons and has Keri Gallagher, F three grandchildren. He is the author of several books on crime, including Catch Me If You 2012 grad, native of Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich. Can, and is a world-renowned public speaker who has keynoted more than 3,000 events in more than 30 years on the lecture circuit. Steven Spielberg said it best: “I didn’t immortalize Frank Abagnale on film because of what he did 40 years ago as a teenager. I chose to immortalize him on film because of what he’d done for his country for more than 30 years.”

Apply now to UT at utoledo.edu/apply. 11 DOMINIC FORTUNA (Frank Abagnale, Sr.) TRAVIS MITCHELL (Ensemble, Agent Bran- sity of Florida. Nat’l Tours: The Producers and WHO’S WHO had been seen on Broadway and across America ton, u/s Agent Carl Hanratty, u/s Frank Abag- Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Regional: Damn STEPHEN ANTHONY (Frank Abagnale, Jr.) is as Vince Fontaine in Grease; various TV appear- nale, Sr., u/s Roger Strong). National tours: Spring Yankees (Lola) and Hairspray (Dynamite). Lots thrilled to be touring the country for the first time ances; long-time member of the Young Americans Awakening. Off Broadway: The Bus (59E59 The- of love to my family and mentors, most impor- with this incredible story. Favorite credits include: and has written/directed/performed almost 50 atre). Recent Regional: Spring Awakening (Re- tantly Mom. Lend Me a Tenor (Max), Jesus Christ Superstar shows with his unique concept of dinner theater in Vision), Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Sound NADIA VYNNYTSKY (Ensemble, u/s Brenda) (Jesus), Hairspray (Link), Legally Blonde (War- Northern Michigan. of Music (TriArts). TV: “Law & Order,” “As the is thrilled to be touring with Catch Me If You ner), The 25th…Spelling Bee (Chip), Carousel MICHAEL GRACEFFA (Ensemble) is thrilled World Turns.” Much love and respect to Jules. Can! Tours: Legally Blonde (Serena), Shrek (Baby (Mr. Snow, concert featuring Davis Gaines). B.M. for his national tour debut. Regional credits: For- DERRICK PARKS (Ensemble, Agent Cod) is Bear/Blind Mouse), Shrek Asia (Flutterbell u/s 2012 from FSU. Many thanks to family, MT ‘12, estburgh Playhouse, North Shore Music Theatre, making his touring debut in Catch Me If You Can. Gingy). Graduate of Montclair State University— Troika and Joy Dewing Casting. Reagle Music Theatre. Favorite roles: Bernardo Recently he traveled abroad as a performer with B.F.A. Much love to family, friends, my Andy and ESTHER M. ANTOINE (Female Ensemble, (West Side Story), Rocky (Rocky Horror…Show), Royal Caribbean International. His parents and the Catch Me team! u/s Doctor’s Orders) is excited to be in the first Kyle (Legally Blonde). Love to Vassar College and family are credited with exceedingly abundant D. SCOTT WITHERS (Roger Strong, Pan national tour of Catch Me If You Can. Regional: his amazing teachers, family and friends. love and support. Am Executive, Dr. Wanamaker, u/s Agent Carl The Wiz; Off-Broadway: La Bomba Me Llama, COLLEEN HAYES (Ensemble, u/s Brenda) is a CASEY RENEE ROGERS (Ensemble, Cheryl Hanratty, u/s Frank Abagnale, Sr.). National Yes I Yes. To my family, friends and mentor, I recent graduate from James Madison University Ann). National tour credits include Grease and tour debut! Regional: Gypsy (Phoenix Theatre); love you all. and is honored to be in this production! Favorite The Wizard of Oz. Regional credits include Olney Hairspray (Arkansas Rep); Baby (AZ Broadway); AMANDA BRAUN (Ensemble) is thrilled to be roles: Maureen (Rent), Lois Lane (Kiss Me, Kate). Theater Center, Belasco Theatre Company and Lyle the Crocodile (Childsplay); Frog and Toad part of the Catch Me If You Can tour! Off-Broad- Thanks to God, DU, Mom, Dad, Meg, Ry. Perfor- Jenny Wiley Theater. Casey is a graduate of NYU (Seattle Children’s Theatre); Lost and Foundling way: The Awesome 80s Prom. She is currently mance dedicated to Pop-Pop and Aunt Mimi. Tisch. Much love to Mom, Dad, Claire and Eddie! (Geva). B.F.A. Theatre: AZ State. Much love to working towards her B.F.A. in Musical Theater MERRITT DAVID JANES (Carl Hanratty). A DANIEL J. SELF (Ensemble, u/s Agent Bran- Withers clan, CP family and AJP! from Pace University. Love to Mom, Dad, Nancy, UMaine and Circle in the Square graduate origi- ton, u/s Agent Cod) returns for his second national BRADLEY ALLAN ZARR (Swing, u/s Roger Scott, Todd and Harlan! nally from Colchester, VT. Broadway national tour following an incredible year as Munkustrap Strong, u/s Agent Branton, u/s Agent Dollar, u/s AMY BURGMAIER (Carol Strong, Princi- tours: Sweeney Todd (Sweeney), Shrek (Farquaad), in Cats. Regional: Tommy Djilas, The Music Man; Agent Cod) is excited to pack up his suitcase with pal Owings, Skyway Man Stewardess). Favorite Beauty and the Beast (Lumiere), The Wedding Baby John, West Side Story. Training: PCPA The- Catch Me! National tours: Spamalot, The Drowsy credits include: Legally Blonde (Paulette), Reefer Singer (Robbie Hart). Regional: Little Shop… aterfest; the Rock School of the Philadelphia Bal- Chaperone (Robert Martin). Regional: Singin’ Madness (Mary Lane), Chicago (Roxie), Hair- (The Dentist), Two Gentlemen of Verona (The let. Unending gratitude to his family! in the Rain, A Chorus Line, Thoroughly Modern spray (F.A.F.) and Forbidden Broadway. She’s Duke), Grease (Danny), The Complete Works of ALLYSON TOLBERT (Ensemble, Doctor’s Or- Millie. Choreography: Bye Bye Birdie, BDC, Lin- an Iowa State University graduate in advertising William Shakespeare (Abridged) (Adam). Janes ders) is originally from St. Petersburg, FL. B.F.A. coln Center, NYC. AMDA ’09. “Love you Mom!” and design (B.A.) and journalism (M.S.). Sin- has also given performances at Carnegie Hall, in musical theater performance from the Univer- cerest gratitude to Joy Dewing Casting, coaches Bway’s Beacon Theatre and the Notre Dame Ca- and family! thedral in Paris. ASHLEY CHASTEEN (Dance Captain, Swing, Greg Kamp (Ensemble, u/s Agent Dollar, u/s Paula, u/s Carol Strong, u/s Principal Ow- u/s Agent Branton) is making his touring debut. ings) is so honored to travel with CMIYC! Proud Regional: Titanic (Hangar), Bat Boy, Urinetown UGA alum! Recent credits: Cats national tour, (Edinburgh Fringe), A Chorus Line (Aurora). TV: Damn Yankees, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, “Wronged Man” (Lifetime), “Solving Charlie” RHH national tour. Soon releasing a new country (ABC), “Past Life” (Fox). CCM Graduate. Endless album. Thank you Troika, Scott and family for gratitude to Matt, Joy, incredible family, Lookers, helping me “enjoy the ride!” BDF, and teachers. TAYLOR COLLINS (Ensemble, u/s Frank Aba- MARY CLAIRE KING (Ensemble, u/s Paula) gnale, Jr.) has recently returned from the Interna- is thrilled to tour with Catch Me If You Can! Re- tional tour of A Chorus Line under director Baay- gional: Lois/Bianca in Kiss Me, Kate; Penny in ork Lee and has appeared at the Public Theater, Hairspray (MGR Playhouse); Alexi Darling in Maine State Music Theater, Gateway Playhouse Rent (Syracuse Stage); Showgirl in Viva Vegas! and Cohoes Music Hall. B.F.A. from Pace Univer- (Fireside). Syracuse University drama graduate, a sity. Thanks to family. Hoosier at heart! AUBREY MAE DAVIS (Brenda) is beyond BEN LAXTON (Ensemble, Agent Dollar, u/s thrilled to be embarking on her fourth national Frank Abagnale, Jr.) is thrilled to be joining tour with Catch Me! Favorite credits include: Le- his first national tour! Regional: Next to Normal gally Blonde (Margot), Hairspray (Amber) and (Gabe), Spring Awakening (Melchior), Avenue Little Shop (Audrey). A special thanks to Matt Q (Princeton/Rod), Sound of Music (Rolf) and Lenz for this wonderful opportunity. And to my Urinetown (Bobby). Thanks Mom, Dad, Tori, family, I love you. Andrea, Mrs. Halbert and Sham. Proud Belmont VANESSA DUNLEAVY (Ensemble, u/s Paula, University alum. u/s Carol Strong, u/s Principal Owings) is a na- CAITLIN MALONEY (Paula). Off Broadway: tive Vermonter and graduate of Manhattan’s Cir- I Married Wyatt Earp (59E59 Theatre). Tours: cle in the Square. Favorite shows include Legally Young Frankenstein, The Great American Trailer Blonde (NMST), Really Bad Things (NYMF), Park Musical! (Pickles), Edinburgh Fringe Fes- Hair and Boeing Boeing. Big thanks to my won- tival, Wizard of Oz (Glinda/Aunt Em). Regional: derful family and friends. LOVE. Annie Get Your Gun! (Annie Oakley), Pajama Game (Babe Williams), Eleanor: An American Love Story (Eleanor Roosevelt). 12 13 of Utopia (Tony Award); Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Hairspray and The Full Monty. For Broadway, 2012; Production Design, “Handel’s Messiah WHO’S WHO (Tony nom.); Henry IV (Tony Award); Hairspray Jerry also choreographed Catch Me If You Can, Rocks” for PBS with the Boston Pops (Emmy TERRENCE McNALLY (Book). Terrence (Tony Award); The Invention of Love (Tony nom., Never Gonna Dance and the revivals of Gypsy, Award Nomination); Multimedia Design, Sinatra McNally’s plays include Love! Valour! Compas- Drama Desk Award); Full Monty (Tony nom.); The Rocky Horror Show and You’re A Good Man, Live at the London Palladium. sion! (Tony Award); Master Class (Tony Award); Hapgood (Lucille Lortel Award, Best Director); Charlie Brown. Most recently, he choreographed WILLIAM IVEY LONG (Costume Designer). Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune; Cor- Damn Yankees; Two Shakespearean Actors (Tony Love Never Dies, the sequel to Phantom of the Chicago (now in its 16th year); Don’t Dress For pus Christi; A Perfect Ganesh; The Lisbon Tra- nom.); Porgy and Bess (Tony Award). Metropoli- Opera, for the West End, Peepshow in Las Vegas Dinner; Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway; viata; Lips Together, Teeth Apart; Deuce; It’s tan Opera: Il Trittico. London: Hairspray (Olivier and is presently directing and choreographing Catch Me If You Can; Grey Gardens; The Boy Only a Play; The Ritz; Dedication or The Stuff of nom.). National Theatre: His Girl Friday. Artistic Kinky Boots for Broadway. From Oz; Little Shop of Horrors; Hairspray; The Dreams; Some Men; Unusual Acts of Devotion; director : Old Globe Theatre, 1981–2007. Awards: NICK KENKEL (Associate Choreographer) is Producers; The Music Man; Contact; Cabaret; Next; Bad Habits; Where Has Tommy Flowers 2008 Theatre Hall of Fame inductee; 2005 John the Associate Director and Co-Choreographer on Smokey Joe’s Café; Guys and Dolls; Crazy for Gone?; and The Stendhal Syndrome. For the mu- Houseman Award; ArtServe Michigan 2008 In- Peepshow in Las Vegas at the Planet Hollywood You; Six Degrees of Separation; Assassins; Lend sical theater, his librettos include Ragtime (Tony ternational Achievement Award; Honorary Doc- Resort starring Holly Madison. Receiving rave Me a Tenor; Nine. Mr. Long has 12 Tony Award Award), Kiss of the Spider Woman (Tony Award), torate, University of Michigan. reviews by the Boston Globe, Nick directed and nominations, winning 5 times. He was inducted The Full Monty, The Rink, The Visit, A Man of No MATT LENZ (Associate Director). Broadway: choreographed his own version of Legally Blonde into the Theatre Hall of Fame in January 2006 Importance and the opera Dead Man Walking. His Catch Me If You Can (Associate Director), Hair- at the North Shore Music Theatre, one of New and currently serves as Chairman of the Ameri- most recent play, Golden Age, was featured in the spray (Associate Director, also national tours, England’s finest regional theaters. On Broadway, can Theatre Wing. Kennedy Center celebration of his work. Among South Africa, Las Vegas, Toronto, Germany), Nick served as the Assistant Choreographer on his honors are the Lifetime Achievement Award PETER McBOYLE (Sound Design) is the Resi- Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Resident Director Legally Blonde and the Associate Choreographer dent Sound Designer at the renowned Stratford from the Dramatists Guild, a citation from the and tours). Off-Broadway: The Irish Curse (Soho on Catch Me If You Can. Nick can currently be American Academy of Arts and Letters, a New Shakespeare Festival where he has designed more Playhouse), Idaho! (NYMF, Best of Fest & Best seen performing on Broadway in the first-ever re- than 45 productions. He has had the privilege York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Play, an Director Awards ’08), Fingers and Toes (NYMF vival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita, starring Emmy Award for “Andre’s Mother,” four Drama of working with fantastic artists including Des ’10). Regional: Hairspray (Paper Mill); [title of Ricky Martin. www.nickkenkel.com. McAnuff, Christopher Plummer, Gary Griffin, Desk Awards, three Hull-Warriner Awards and show] (George Street Playhouse); Saint Heaven, two Obie Awards. BOB BONNIOL (Video System and Content De- Twyla Tharp, John Doyle, Stafford Arima, Su- Scituate (Stamford Ctr.); Aida, Beauty and the signer). Recent credits: Production Design, Mo- san H. Schulman, Brian Bedford, Brent Carver MARC SHAIMAN (Music, Lyrics, Orchestra- Beast, Hairspray (MUNY, Kevin Kline Award); zart’s Don Giovanni at Banff Centre/Vancouver and Brian Dennehy. Favorite productions include tions), with Scott Wittman, is currently writing The Full Monty, South Pacific, Grease (NCT); Opera; Video & Interactive Systems Design, Blue Come Fly Away (Broadway/Tour); Caroline, Or original songs for the television show “Smash” Confidentially, Cole (L.A.); Dirty Blond, Love! Man Group’s new Las Vegas production 2012; Change (Toronto); West Side Story (Stratford); and preparing their original musical of Charlie Valor! Compassion! (Austin). Upcoming: Empire Video Design, Shania Twain’s Still The One, The House Of Martin Guerre (Toronto); Barry- & the Chocolate Factory—to be directed by Sam on Broadway. Caesar’s Palace Las Vegas; Video Design, Reba more (Tour/Broadway/Toronto). Peter has a Mas- Mendes—for The West End. Broadway credits JERRY MITCHELL (Choreographer) made his MacEntire’s All The Women I Am Tour; Projec- ters degree in Music Technology from McGill and include: Hairspray (Tony and Grammy Awards), Broadway debut as Director of Legally Blonde, tion design, NBC’s Education Nation broadcasts lives in Stratford, Canada with his wife, Meghan, Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me and Catch Me which he also choreographed. He received the on “The Today Show,” and “NBC Nightly News”; and their daughters, Ella and Beatrice. If You Can. His five Oscar nominations were for Tony Award for choreographing La Cage aux Video Design, “America’s Got Talent Live” 2010 Sleepless in Seattle, The First Wives Club, The KENNETH POSNER (Lighting Designer) has Folles, having also been nominated for the Tony & 2011; Video Design, TED Conferences, 2011, more than 45 Broadway play and musical theater American President, Patch Adams and South as choreographer of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut. Other film credits credits including: Wicked, Hairspray, Dirty Rot- include When Harry Met Sally, Beaches, Misery, ten Scoundrels, The Best Man, Harvey, Other City Slickers, The Addams Family, A Few Good Dessert Cities, Catch Me If You Can, Grease 2007 Men, Sister Act and The Bucket List. Television revival,John TheFrank Merchant Rare Coins of Venice, The Royal Fam- credits include Billy Crystal’s Oscar medleys ily, The Coast of Utopia—Shipwrecked, Legally (Emmy Award) and Bette Midler’s farrwell to Blonde, Charlie Brown, Swing!, The Homecom- Johny Carson. His arrangements for Harry Con- ingPublication:, The Odd Couple Broadway and inGlengarry Detroit Glen Ross. nick, Jr. were Grammy nominated. On the Inter- Heprogram designs extensively off-Broadway and in resi- net, you can view Marc’s Webbie Award-winning dent theaters and opera companies throughout the Prop 8—The Musical. UnitedRun dates:States 2/13/13–5/19/13as well as internationally. He is the recipient of the TONY, Drama Desk, Outer Crit- SCOTT WITTMAN (Lyrics). Scott’s credits ics’Size: Circle 1/4 and pg. OBIE vert. (2-1/4”Awards. x 3-1/4”) include directing and co-writing Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me on Broadway. Scott created DAProof:VID R#3;O C1/23/13;KWELL 11:43AM (Scenic Designer) de- and directed two Broadway shows and two sold- signed the sets for the new Catch Me If You Can, out Carnegie Hall concerts for Patti LuPone. He Independent Living, Coin ApprAisAl serviCes Hairspray (Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics co-wrote Neil Patrick Harris’ musical numbers for Authorized Appraiser & Dealer for Coin Collections CircleFor: Nederlandernominations), Detroit Legally Blonde The Musi- the Oscars, the Emmys and the Emmy-winning Licensed Assisted Living cal(Fisher (Drama Theatre Desk nomination), & others) Harvey, Free Man Tonys! 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Miss saigon photos © Michael Lamont War Horse photos © Brinkhoff/Mögenburg sister act photos © Joan Marcus sister act photos © Joan Marcus eLf tHe MUsicaL photos © Joan Marcus photos © We WiLL rocK YoU Joey as a foal. Andrew Veenstra, forceful breaths, while a third manipu- Catherine Gowl, Nick LaMedica, War Horse’s Spectacular Journey lates his ears, lifting and pulling them Laurabeth Breya. Tony-Award winning stage spectacle moves families, audience members to tears. back to register tender shades of emotion. Spielberg’s film version of War Horse By David Freeland employed real horses, but these onstage creations fully personalize equine ideals of courage, strength and loyalty in ways that reinforce the themes of the story. “Spielberg made a terrific film,” en- thuses Michael Morpurgo, upon whose beloved novel War Horse is based, “but cinema has its limitations. It isn’t live, and that’s the difference. What’s amazing about the stage show is that, whether it’s the music, design, or lighting, the puppets, the quality of acting or direction, it’s ingenious and unique. It’s a theatrical event.” During World War I, more than one million horses were conscripted by the ar Horse, the astounding theatrical ex- Albert sets out to rescue Joey after he has British military alone; of these, only 62,000 close to the front. But in trying to rescue one Wperience coming to the Fisher Theatre been sold to the English cavalry, we find our- returned. As Joey is forced into battle, serv- family member, he hurts another, leaving December 17, 2013–January 5, 2014 exerts selves carried along and hoping for Joey to ing in both the British and German armies, behind a mother anxious with worry. War its pull from the moment the title character, make it home. we are moved by his bravery and the trust Horse’s relevance comes from our aware- Joey, first trots on stage as a foal, petted by It’s that kind of emotional power that has he places in those who exploit his strength. ness that, nearly a century after the start of his owner and best friend, 15-year-old Al- made War Horse an international phenom- His innocence makes him seem above the the First World War, families are still being bert. The audience gasps, aware that Joey enon, sweeping up audiences and awards on fighting: in War Horse, animals behave with separated by armed conflict. is a puppet, not a real horse, but captivated both sides of the Atlantic and even inspiring a dignity that humans do not always achieve. “We talk a lot about the history of the by the way he shudders and whinnies at Al- an Oscar-nominated film directed by Steven Still, Joey is unprepared for the true brutality war,” remarks Chris Harper, producer for bert’s loving touch. Joey’s lifelike eyes, shin- Spielberg. War Horse won five 2011 Tony of 20th century warfare. In a brilliant scene the National Theatre of Great Britain (which ing and reflective, draw us into the soul of Awards (including Best Play) for its New that defines the excitement of Act Two, he first staged War Horse in London), “but at his journey; as the evening progresses, and York premiere plus a Special Tony Award for faces a new kind of foe: a massive tank roll- the heart of the show it’s just a family, strug- Handspring Puppet Company ing his way, prepared to flatten everything gling to deal with life. The thing that’s excit- for creating the eleven puppets in its path. The scenic design is so visceral ing about War Horse is that it appeals to lots at the heart of the show. that we are rushed into battle alongside Joey, of generations. We see grandparents bring- “One of the things we like to enveloped in the sound and smell of combat. ing their kids, wanting to explain the history imagine,” observes Basil Jones, Joey rears on his hind legs as the tank pitches from their own personal journeys with World who runs Handspring with co- toward him and the stage goes black. War II or more recent conflicts. It’s a produc- founder Adrian Kohler, “is “The First World War is emblematic,” tion that brings the family together.” people in the audience nudging suggests Mervyn Millar, War Horse’s pup- Will Albert find Joey in time? As War the person next to them, saying, petry director, “in the way the possibilities of Horse reaches its beautiful climax, the hopes ‘did you see that?’” destruction changed. You see Joey standing, of parents, children, and beloved friends— Set during the First World looking at the tank, which advances without both onstage and off—merge into a shared War, War Horse combines a logic, without thought. Joey tries to work out experience, as tissues are drawn from pock- powerful story with thrilling what it means, what it wants, and it doesn’t ets and eyes glisten with tears. stagecraft and music. In addi- want or mean anything. It just destroys.” “We get people coming back again and tion, it showcases what may be Joey’s plight resonates with anyone who again,” Harper explains, “and they always the most inventive use of pup- has ever loved an animal or taken a pet into have the same reaction. It awakens some- petry ever seen on stage. Soon the family. As Albert continues his search, thing in you. War Horse makes grown after meeting him as a young we are reminded of the ways in which ani- people cry.” horse, we watch in amazement mals remain with us through many stages of as an adult Joey, seven feet tall, our lives, giving much and asking for little. War Horse is part of the 2013–2014 Broadway In Detroit materializes before our eyes. “People emotionally invest in animals,” series. Subscribe now by visiting BroadwayInDetroit.com Top: John Milosich, Nick LaMedica, Laurabeth Breya, Catherine Gowl Two puppet masters work- Millar believes. “I think everyone can empa- or calling (313) 872-1000. Individual tickets will go and the US National Tour of War Horse. Above: Albert and Joey. Andrew ing inside Joey’s frame (built thize with Joey.” on sale later this year. Groups (10+) reserve now: call Veenstra (Albert) with Jon Riddleberger, Patrick Osteen, Jessica Krueger of light, malleable cane) raise Determined to save his friend, Albert runs 313-871-1132 or e-mail [email protected] (Joey). Photos © Brinkhoff/Mögenburg. and lower his torso, letting out away from home with the hope of getting (subject line: War Horse). 18 19 Music Theatre International is one DONALD KINDL (Chief Financial Officer) way. Prior to his current position, Mr. Quart spent WHO’S WHO the world’s leading theatrical licensing agencies, graduated from the University of Connecticut three years as Project Foreman for Showman Fab- LARRY BLANK (Music Supervisor). Broad- granting performance rights to both professional with a Bachelor of Science degree in Account- ricators. Mr. Quart began his career in Toronto, way: Tony-nominated orchestrations for Catch and amateur theatres. With over 350 musicals in its ing in 1982 and again in 1988 with his Masters Canada as an Assistant Production Manager and Me If You Can, The Drowsy Chaperone and White catalogue, including the best of Broadway as well in Business Administration. He began his career Assistant Technical Director for Livent Inc. and Christmas. Also La Cage aux Folles (1995), Fame as a vibrant collection of great musicals adapted with Combustion Engineering in Windsor, CT in Parallel Productions, working on productions such Becomes Me, The Producers. London: Carousel, for performance by children, MTI works directly 1982, and moved to Maryland in 1992 to assume as Ragtime, Jane Eyre, The Vagina Monologues Fiddler on the Roof, Beautiful and Damned, many with the composers, lyricists and book writers of the position of Comptroller for various theatrical and The Lion King. Mr. Quart and his wife Anne broadcasts for the BBC. Films: City Slickers II, these shows to provide official scripts, musical productions. In his current position he oversees the are enjoying life in blissful suburbia in New Jersey North, Forget Paris, The American President (all materials and other resources to over 60,000 the- daily operations of all aspects of finance and man- with their daughter Madelyn and their dog, Tucker. for Marc Shaiman) and Chicago. Conductor: Mar- atrical organizations throughout the world. agement information systems. Mr. Kindl and his TROIKA ENTERTAINMENT (Producer) has vin Hamlisch, Michael Crawford, Michael Fein- RANDALL A. BUCK (Chief Executive Officer) lovely wife, Cindy, are the proud parents of three been the innovator in touring musical theater pro- stein, Betty Buckley, They’re Playing Our Song, has produced over 50 productions across the globe wonderful children: Stephen, Stacey and Scott. ductions for over two decades, producing shows Evita, Sugar Babies and La Cage aux Folles. for Troika Entertainment. Before joining Troika ROBERTA ROBERTS (General Manager) Dur- throughout North America and the world. Each MATTHEW SMEDAL (Music Director). Mu- in 1999, Mr. Buck was Vice President and General ing the past ten seasons with Troika Entertain- season, Troika tours to hundreds of cities across the sic Direction/Conducting: Man of La Mancha Manager for Livent in Toronto. While working for ment, Ms. Roberts has managed more than 55 U.S. and Canada. In addition, Troika has produced and 1776 (Musical Theatre West), Little Shop of Livent, he managed productions such as Fosse, tours in North America, Central and South Amer- in European markets including Russia, Germany, Horrors (Cabrillo Music Theater), The Last Five Ragtime, Show Boat, Music of the Night and ica, and Asia. She is honored to have worked with Austria and Switzerland. Central/South American Years (w/Shoshana Bean) (Third Street Theatre), Kiss of the Spider Woman. Mr. Buck was a stage such legends as Topol, Chita Rivera, Harvey Fier- and Caribbean credits include touring Cats in Bra- Singin’ in the Rain (Ogunquit Playhouse), Jesus manager for more than 20 years, surviving a year stein, Twyla Tharp, Tommy Tune, Ted Neely and zil, Chile, Colombia, Panama, Mexico, Venezu- Christ Superstar (North Shore Music Theatre), with Mary Martin and Carol Channing in Jimmy Rue McClanahan. Prior to her current position, ela, Costa Rica and Puerto Rico. As the first U.S. Bat Boy and Hello Again (Musical Theatre Guild). Kirkwood’s Legends!, a year in Japan with Sieg- Ms. Roberts was Producer for the Cruise Line En- production company to tour a musical in mainland Assoc. Music Direction/Conducting: Man of La fried & Roy, opening The Phantom of the Opera tertainment Division of Paramount Show Services China, Troika has toured extensively across the Mancha (w/ Brent Spiner & Julia Migenes) and Music Box Company and opening Show Boat on International where she produced and managed Pacific Rim in Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Macau, How To Succeed… (Reprise Theatre Company), Broadway. Since beginning as an apprentice with entertainment programs for numerous clients in- Taiwan, Malaysia and Singapore, with produc- The King and I (w/Debbie Gibson) (Cabrillo The Kenley Players in the late 60s, he has had the cluding Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean tions of The Sound of Music, Swing!, 42nd Street Music Theatre). Music Director for the 2012 LA privilege of working closely with visionaries such Cruise Line, Renaissance Cruises, Orient Lines and Chicago. The company is experienced in ca- Alzheimer’s benefit An Evening At Sardi’s (w/ Da- as Twyla Tharp, Susan Stroman, Hal Prince, Joe and Cunard Line’s Queen Elizabeth II. Roberta is sino and leisure markets having produced for The vid Hyde Pierce, Kristen Bell and John Lovtiz). Layton and Josh Logan, plus hundreds of stars. grateful for a career that has taken her around the Wynn, Caesars, Grand Casino, Hilton, Eldorado www.matthewsmedal.com. Mr. Buck had the privilege of recently serving on world to more than 50 countries and every conti- and Harrah’s (Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Biloxi, TALITHA FEHR, TL MUSIC INTERNA- the board for the National Alliance of Music The- nent except Antarctica! Lake Tahoe and Branson). Current and upcoming TIONAL (Music Coordinator) was founded ater. Randy is currently living happily-ever-after GEOFFREY QUART (Technical Supervisor) productions include West Side Story, Sister Act, by Talitha Fehr in 2010 to carry on the musical in the Washington, DC area with his wife, Angela, has worked on over 60 productions for Troika Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Shear Madness and contracting traditions of her mentor Sam Lu- and their daughter Sierra Ashley Buck. Entertainment during the last seven years. Addi- The Wizard of Oz. With strong ties to the Broadway tfiyya. National tours ofSister Act, Catch Me If tional current projects include Newsies on Broad- community, Troika prides itself on delivering top You Can, West Side Story, Priscilla Queen of the quality productions to audiences worldwide. Desert, Wizard of Oz, Come Fly Away, Mamma Mia!, A Christmas Story, Fiddler on the Roof, Je- sus Christ Superstar, Cats, Chicago, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Chita Rivera A Dancer’s Life, Movin’ Birmingham Chocolate Out and 101 Dalmatians. International and Asian tours of West Side Story, Sound of Music, Swing!, Publication: Broadway in Detroit Cinderella, and The King and I. Talitha has also had the privilege of working on Broadway’s A program for “Memphis” Christmas Story, The Pirate Queen, pre-produc- Anything you can do with the Coffee Bean, tion and development of Twyla Tharp’s Come Fly We can do with a Super Fruit Run dates: April 9–21, 2013 Broadway In Detroit Away, the 2012 Toronto launch of Wizard of Oz, TicketExchange: and the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics Open- The Cocoa Bean: Size: 1/4 pg. vert. (2-1/4” x 3-1/4”) ing and Closing Ceremonies. Brewed Chocolate Proof: #2; 3/21/13; 8:11PM Buy and sell theater tickets online. Joy Dewing, CSA (Casting Director). Cur- Cocoa Cappuccino, Cocoa Latté, etc. rent/recent tours: Catch Me if You Can, West Side Buyers: print guaranteed tickets directly from Story, In the Heights, Fiddler on the Roof, Cats. For: Nederlander Detroit subscribers. 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Brian Schrader, Abram Best Technical Supervisor...... Geoffrey Quart 22 23 e proudly present Preludes & Encores, our recommendations for a great meal before W Proof: #2; 8/2/12; 11:16AM the show, or a place to close the night’s curtain with Bringing the World to Detroit’s Table a delicious dessert. Please consider these wonderful Atlas Global Bistro restaurants—and mention that you heard about them in the Broadway In Detroit program. Thanks! Publication: Broadway in Detroit program for 2012-2013 season Guide: Show your ticket for $ = <$10, $$ = $10-$25, $$$ = $25-$50, $$$$ = >$50, Size: 1/4 pg. vert. 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28 29 Producers Marshall Cordell, 50 Shades! The Musical Broadway In Detroit Albert Samuels and Emily Dorezas present The Program for the Fisher Theatre Publication: Volume 51, Number 10 May 7–19, 2013 Broadway in Detroit program for Fisher Theatre • Fisher Building “Catch Me If You Can” 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48202 Run date: May 7–19 BroadwayInDetroit.com Size: full page full bleed Under the Management of Nederlander Detroit, LLC trim size: 5-3/8” x 8-3/8” Executive Director...... Alan N. Lichtenstein bleed: 1/8” Assistant to Mr. Lichtenstein...... Nancy King inside margin: 1/4” Spotlight Director, Corporate Sales/Marketing...... Scott Myers Senior Director, Marketing...... Alyssa Cohen The original parody Proof: 4/19/13; 9:48PM Advertising Director...... Debbie Michelson, SMZ Press Agent...... Brendy Barr, Brendy Barr Communications Program Design...... Frank Bach, Bach & Associates For: Nederlander Detroit Room (Fisher Theatre & others) The Fisher Theatre At the Fisher theAtre Business Office Staff Agency: SMZ advertising Accounting...... Barbara Jones Experience theatre House Staff Design: Frank Bach, at an entirely new level… Theatre Manager...... James Manduzzi Bach & Associates; House Manager...... Reuben Perez Phone 313-822-4303, Box Office Treasurer...... Marc Roland • An elegant, private environment Group Sales Manager...... Amy Yokin [email protected] with many amenities including private Subscription Manager...... Gwen Harden Lost and Found...... Robin Teachey bar service, coat closet, restroom, and Production Staff catering services. Head Stage Technician...... Robert Hayward “Very All seAts Head Lighting Technician...... Sam Aluia Available for private pre-show, Head Propman...... Joe Achatz funny” just $49! • Head Sound Technician...... J. B. Ralbovsky —The Chicago Tribune intermission & post-show events for Head Scenery Technician...... Ronald Ivey groups of ten to thirty guests. Wardrobe Supervisor...... Kristyn Pinky Mahle Musical Director...... Alice Sauro “Pure Girls’ Night Out packages The photographing or sound recording of any performance or the unadulterated • possession of any device for such photographing or sound recording available now for inside the theater without the written permission of the management humor!” is prohibited by law. Violations may be punishable by ejection and may 50 Shades! The Musical. —The Daily Beast render the offender liable for money damages. Visit BroadwayInDetroit.com The musicians employed in this production are members of the Detroit Federation of Musicians, “Highlariously hawt” or call (313) 872-1177 Local 5. —PerezHilton.com for dates & details. Backstage employees are represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Catering provided by (I.A.T.S.E). “★★★★ Articles found in the theater will be held for 30 days only. Lost Highly recommended!” article inquiries should be made by phone to (313) 872-l000 —Edinburgh Fringe Review between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Fisher Theatre Offices...... (313) 872-1000 50 Shades! The Musical is not associated with, AGE LIMIT As a courtesy to our patrons, it is the policy of Broadway Broadway In Detroit Season Ticket Office & endorsed or authorized by E.L. James or Vintage Books. 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 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. dations and Broadway In Detroit will provide those on its website; For emergencies only during performances...... (313) 872-1111 fisher theatre • june 14–16 however, judgment of the content for each show should be made New handicap (wheelchair) facilities now located in the main floor Tickets: Fisher Box Office, ticketmaster.com & 800-982-2787 on an individual basis prior to purchase. When available, Broadway lobby near elevators. In Detroit provides links to show websites for further information. Info: BroadwayInDetroit.com • 313-872-1000 All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket. Groups (12+): e-mail [email protected] 30 ChryslerCurrentOffers.com (subject: 50 Shades) or 313-871-1132 THE CHRYSLER 300

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