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SEASON SPONSORS Did You Know? Young people who participate in the arts for at least three hours on three days each week through at least one full year are: • 4 times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement • 3 times more likely to be elected to class office within their schools • 4 times more likely to participate in a math and science fair • 3 times more likely to win an award for school attendance • 4 times more likely to win an award for writing an essay or poem
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Michael E. Moran, Jr. Robert Andrea, Peter Byrne, Executive Director Wally DelVecchio, Pete Duhaime, Tim Folster 2018–2019 SEASON Cathy Nonnenmacher Palace Theatre Production Chief Financial Officer Local 74 IATSE Lisa Colangelo Victoria Rinkerman, Tina Repp Palace Theatre Staff | 3 Director of Development Senior House Managers Palace Theatre Carol Bryan Melanie Keiffer, Roy Kertelits, Board of Directors | 3 Director of Education Steven Marchese, Pearline Moore, Randy Thomas Paul Thury, Sonja Hennessy Welcome to The Palace Theatre | 5 Director of Production & Facilities House Managers Season at a Glance | 7 Walter Lemekha Victoria Rinkerman Volunteer Coordinator Music City Session: Dylan Schneider | 8 Theatre Manager Kristin Levinson Lenore Heller Music City Session: Austin Burke | 8 Development Coordinator Box Office Manager Walker McGuire | 9 Judy Ferri Richard Liverano Assistant Box Office Manager Peppa Pig Live! | 9 Administrative Assistant Callie Thomas Sonja Hennessy, Dona Lessow, Doobie Brothers | 10 Marketing Coordinator Allen Louis, Paul Thury, Matt Freitas, Yency Molina Tim Allen | 10 Allen Louis Box Office Staff Warren Miller’s “Face of Winter” | 11 Marketing Associate George Pansy SHHH Silent Headphone Party | 11 Event Operations A Charlie Brown Christmas | 12 The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show | 12 Palace Theatre Board of Directors Monty Python’s Spamalot | 13 Vienna Boys Choir | 14 OFFICERS DIRECTORS Chicago City Limits | 16 David Martin Sheryl Y. Battles* Chairman Ex-Officio Pitney Bowes Inc. Sons of Serendip | 16 City of Stamford Greg Caggainello* CT Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” | 17 Michael L. Widland* SL Green Realty Corp. Chairman A Magical Cirque Christmas | 17 Shipman & Goodwin, LLP Margaret M. Carlson* RFR Realty LLC Bob DiBuono | 18 Sandra Goldstein* Vice Chairman Peter Gabriel Frozen Sing-A-Long | 18 Stamford Downtown Webster Bank Circle of Friends | 24 Special Services District Salvatore Gangemi Moira K. Lyons* Murtha Cullina LLP Vice President – Eric M. Kogan Governmental Affairs Robinson & Cole, LLP Norwalk Community College Michael Pollard Peter C. Rugen City of Stamford Vice President – Special Affairs First County Bank Tracie Wilson NBC Universal Jonathan Lipschutz* Treasurer Andrew Whittingham Ernst & Young LLP C.A.W.L. Developments, Inc. Barbara Zichichi ADVERTISING Michael P. Byrne* Vice President – Onstage Publications Strategic Planning Advertising Department Day Pitney LLP 937-424-0529 | 866-503-1966 e-mail: [email protected] Diana Lenkowsky* www.onstagepublications.com Secretary Purdue, Pharma, L.P. This program is published in association with Onstage Publications, 1612 Prosser Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45409. This program may not be reproduced in whole or in part without written permission from the publisher. Onstage Publications is a division of Just Business!, Inc. Contents © 2018. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
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Letter from the Executive Director
Welcome!
We are delighted to have you join us at The Palace during our 2018-2019 season! This winter we’re pleased to bring you some exciting entertainment!
Arts and Culture make good cities great and we are proud to have a facility like The Palace to present premier entertainment so close to home. While most people know The Palace for our outstanding shows, they may not know that The Palace is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization and we need your assistance to realize our mission.
Become a member and support the arts! Your donation is 100% tax deductible. Memberships come with valuable benefits such as access to ticket presales, priority seating, and a concierge phone line, as well as invitations to exclusive and exciting member receptions.
We’d like to extend our gratitude to our season sponsors: Co-Communications, SL Green, the Whittingham Family, and Harman—the “official sound of The Palace Theatre.” Our sponsors are the backbone of our theatre. Without their financial commitment and partnership we would not have the ability to bring sensational comedians, musicians, and children’s entertainment to our backyard that makes The Palace so unique. We greatly appreciate the continued support from these wonderful sponsors.
This winter we have a jam packed schedule with entertainment for everyone. From music, comedy and family entertainment, we’ve got everything covered.
The legendary Doobie Brothers bring their iconic music to The Palace on November 13th while upcoming country artists Walker McGuire continue our Music City Sessions series on November 8th. Laugh out loud with comedian Tim Allen on November 15th and Laughtrax series veterans Chicago City Limits on December 6th.
Celebrate the holidays at The Palace with shows like Charlie Brown Christmas on November 24th, The Vienna Boys Choir on December 4th. Americas Got Talent contestants Sons of Serendip return to the stage on December 9th and A Magical Cirque Christmas debuts their jaw dropping holiday show on December 22nd.
Visit www.palacestamford.org for more information. Create your online account to join our mailing list and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Be the first to know about upcoming shows and special offers during our new season!
The Palace thanks you for your patronage and support. Enjoy your show today. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Michael E. Moran, Jr. Executive Director
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The Palace offers a wide variety of unique venues to host a special event, meeting, holiday party, gala, or presentation- in the heart of downtown Stamford. Inspire your audience with an unforgettable event on our larger than Broadway stage. Take advantage of our central downtown location, break- out spaces and professional production resources. Call us for an estimate and to set up a site tour to see our magical, Thomas Lamb designed, 1920’s theatre.
Contact Randy Thomas at 203-517-3429 for more information or visit our Rental Info page at www.PalaceStamford.org
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November 2018 February 2019 Nov. 1 Music City Sessions: Feb. 2 MJ Live Dylan Schneider Feb. 9-10 Stamford Symphony Orchestra Nov. 7 Music City Sessions: Feb. 17 Playtime at The Palace: Austin Burke Casey Carle’s Bubblemania Music City Session: Nov. 8 Feb. 23 1964: The Tribute Walker McGuire Feb. 24 Playtime at The Palace: Peppa Pig Nov. 9 Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers’ Nov. 10-11 Stamford Symphony Orchestra “Everybody Loves Pirates” Nov. 13 The Doobie Brothers March 2019 Nov. 15 Tim Allen Mar. 2 B–The Underwater Bubble Show Nov. 16 Warren Miller’s “Face of Winter” Mar. 3 Playtime at The Palace: Nov. 17 “Shhh” Silent Headphone Party Presto Pete & Incredulous Chris Nov. 24 A Charlie Brown Christmas Mar. 9-10 Stamford Symphony Orchestra Nov. 27 The Very Hungry Caterpillar Mar. 17 Playtime at The Palace: Nov. 30 Spamalot Casey Carle’s Bubblemania Mar. 20 US Army Field Service Band December 2018 Mar. 21 Laughtrax: Chicago City Limits Dec. 4 Vienna Boys Choir Mar. 22 Kashmir Dec. 6 Laughtrax: Chicago City Limits Mar. 24 Playtime at The Palace: Dec. 9 Sons of Serendip Story Pirates Dec. 15-16 CT Ballet’s The Nutcracker Mar. 29-31 Shen Yun Dec. 22 A Magical Cirque Christmas April 2019 Dec. 29 Laughtrax: Bob DiBuono Apr. 11 David Sedaris Dec. 30 Frozen Sing-A-Long Apr. 12 Miraculous Tales of Lady Bug January 2019 and Cat Noir LIVE Jan. 16 Young Choreographers Festival Apr. 13-14 Stamford Symphony Orchestra Jan. 18 The Book of Moron Apr. 16 London Philharmonic Jan. 20 Playtime at The Palace: May 2019 The Amazing Max May 2 Jay Leno Jan. 27 DancesFest 2019 May 19 Music City Sessions: Filmore
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Music City Session: Dylan Schneider Thursday, Nov. 1 | 8:00pm
You almost never see an artist do this much this quick, especially in country music. Dylan Schneider is wise beyond his years, especially when it comes to his songwriting. But perhaps even more impressive is Schneider’s ability and willingness to connect with fans on a personal level. “I used to freak out if an artist would respond or interact with me. It’s incredibly important to me that I do the same with my fans.” That love for fans has helped grow Schneider a collective social following of over 1,000,000. Named “country music’s next rising star” by Billboard, the 18-year-old has spent the better part of the last two years becoming the epitome of the modern country artist.
Music City Session: Austin Burke Wednesday, Nov. 7 | 8:00pm
The song “Whole Lot in Love” catapulted Austin to Spotify stardom. The track currently boasts nearly 43 million streams and has earned Austin the reputation of being one of the platform’s most successful independent country artists. Both of Austin’s songs have also been prominently featured on Sirius XM’s The Highway.
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Walker McGuire Thursday, Nov. 8 | 8:00pm
There are brothers in blood, and then there are brothers in spirit. Jordan Walker and Johnny McGuire may not look like family or share a last name, but you wouldn’t know it by hearing them sing. After meeting onstage at a writers round just days after moving to Nashville, Jordan—the “super country” guy, raised in Texas with a love for classics like Keith Whitley and Dan Seals—and Johnny— the quintessential “rootsy” guy, a Kansas City native schooled by left-of-center icons like Tom Petty and John Prine—discovered a yin-and-yang musical connection that fit together like puzzle pieces—and the duo Walker McGuire was born.
Peppa Pig Live! Friday, Nov. 9 | 2:00pm and 6:00pm
Peppa Pig comes to Stamford for two shows on Friday, November 9 at 2:00pm & 6:00pm! Don't miss this action- packed live show featuring kids’ favorite characters as life-size puppets and costume characters in “Peppa Pig’s Surprise.” Come join Peppa, George, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and more in an all singing, all-dancing adventure full of songs, games and surprises!
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The Doobie Brothers Tuesday, Nov. 13 | 7:30pm
THE DOOBIE BROTHERS have been delivering mind-blowing, roots-based, harmony- laden, guitar-driven rock and roll for over four decades, selling more than 48 million albums and winning four GRAMMY® Awards. They released their latest album, Southbound, in November 2014 on Arista Nashville. Southbound features new recordings of the band’s biggest hits, with country music’s biggest stars including Blake Shelton, Zac Brown Band, Brad Paisley and Toby Keith. Boasting one of the most loyal fan bases in music, the band continues to write and record new material and tour the world. Their No.1 singles “Black Water” (1974) and “What a Fool Believes” (1979), both gold, lead a catalog of indelible songs that include “Listen To The Music,” “Jesus Is Just All Right,” “Rockin’ Down the Highway,” “Long Train Runnin’,” “China Grove,” “Take Me In Your Arms,” Takin’ it to the Streets,” “Minute by Minute,” “You Belong to Me,” “The Doctor” and more. In all, the Doobies have tallied up five top 10 singles and 16 top 40 hits. Beginning with their multi-million-selling sophomore collection Toulouse Street (1972), the Doobies have 3 multi-platinum, 7 platinum and 14 Gold albums. Their Best of the Doobies (1976) has sold more than 12 million copies—a rare “diamond record.”
Tim Allen Thursday, Nov. 15 | 8:00pm
Few actors have reached Allen’s level of success in film and television. Best known for his iconic roles in “Toy Story,” “Santa Clause,” “Wild Hogs” and many more; he has reached an international level of super stardom.
He honed his talents as a stand-up comic throughout the 1980s, providing the perfect lead-in to his highly successful ABC TV series “Home Improvement” where he garnered a Golden Globe Award, an Emmy nomination, and was honored with the People’s Choice Award for “Favorite Male Performer in a Television Series” for an unprecedented eight years in a row. Most recently, he starred in and executive produced the ABC hit “Last Man Standing.”
This show is FOR MATURE AUDIENCES due to adult content.
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Warren Miller’s “Face of Winter” Friday, Nov. 16 | 8:00pm
Loving the unadulterated joys of winter is something we all have in common with the late, great Warren Miller—who helped create and capture the magic of skiing. This year, new and veteran athletes alike pay tribute to the man who started it all in Face of Winter, the 69th installment from Warren Miller Entertainment (WME), presented by Volkswagen.
In this 69th chapter, WME visits some of Warren’s favorite locations, from Engleberg to Chamonix, British Columbia to Alaska, Chile, Iceland, New Zealand, Washington and more. Watch as world- class athletes such as Anna Segal, Dash Longe, Forrest Jillson, Amie Engerbretson, Simon Hillis, Seth Wescott, Jim Ryan, Jess McMillan, and others carve the faces of remote mountain ranges and pursue the thrills of a life lived in high places.
SHHH Silent Headphone Party Saturday, Nov. 17 | 8:00pm
A VIP Experience ON the iconic Palace Theatre Stage! Enjoy great music from DJ Shortkutz, DJ Camz, DJ Jesse Koo, DRINKS, FREE FOOD, and panoramic views of The Palace Theatre Stage create a one of a kind experience. The party kicks off at 8pm when the headphones go on and three live DJs take the stage, battling for your attention. They’ll be spinning all night to you singing, drinking, and dancing until 11pm!
Doors open at 7:30pm *This event is 21 and older
How it works: When you arrive you’ll receive a pair of special wireless headphones. You can adjust the volume and choose between up to three DJ’s with a flip of a switch. Each headset has a color LED that shows what channel you are listening to. It’s super social; you’re in control of the music! There’s no loud music that you have to talk over. Plus, there’s no ringing in your ears when you leave! THE PALACE Theatre for the Performing Arts 11 Show Information
A Charlie Brown Christmas Saturday, Nov. 24 | 1:00pm and 4:00pm
A Charlie Brown Christmas, the Emmy® and Peabody award-winning story by Charles M. Schulz, has warmed the hearts of millions of fans since it first aired on television over fifty years ago. Now the classic animated television special comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation featuring all of your favorite characters and classic Vince Guaraldi score. Join, Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the Peanuts gang as they mount a play, save a tree and uncover the true meaning of Christmas.
“A sweet and touching, live action version that is itself an instant holiday classic.” – Broadway World
“All the right notes” – The Chicago Tribune
“It’s like watching the television special come to life!” – Around the Town Chicago
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show Tuesday, Nov. 27 | 4:00pm
The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by author/illustrator Eric Carle has delighted generations of readers since it was first published in 1969 selling more than 43 million copies worldwide.
Eric’s well-known books captivated readers with his iconic colorful hand-painted tissue paper collage illustrations and distinctively simple stories, introducing generations of children to a bigger, brighter world—and to their first experience of reading itself.
The timeless classic has made its way off the page and onto the stage.
Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, the critically acclaimed production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets, faithfully adapting four of Eric Carle’s stories, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, The Very Lonely Firefly and of course, the star of the show—The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
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Monty Python’s Spamalot Friday, Nov. 30 | 8:00pm
The Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Monty Python’s Spamalot, begins its search for the Holy Grail in the Fall of 2018. This outrageous musical comedy, lovingly ripped off from the film classic “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” with a book by Eric Idle and music and lyrics by the Grammy Award winning team of Mr. Idle and John Du Prez, tells the tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail. Flying cows, killer rabbits, taunting Frenchmen, and show-stopping musical numbers are just a few of the reasons audiences worldwide are eating up SPAMALOT!
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Vienna Boys Choir Tuesday, Dec. 4 | 7:30pm
Vienna Boys Choir Conductor: Oliver Stech 2018 Tour of the USA “Christmas in Vienna” Program
Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809-1847) Veni, Domine (Come, o Lord) Four-part Motet, opus 39 /1 (1830)
Gaudete (Rejoice!) from: Piae Cantiones (Pious songs, Finland 1582) Arr. Gerald Wirth
Es ist ein Ros´entsprungen (Lo, how a Rose e’er blooming / Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) A great and mighty wonder) Three pieces from: A Ceremony of Carols, Melody and text: 14th or 15th century opus 28 (1943) Speyer Hymnal –There Is No Rose Arr. Michael Praetorius (1571-1621); –This Little Babe Transcription: Gerald Wirth Text: Robert Southwell (ca. 1561-1595) –Deo Gracias Max Reger (1873-1916) Mariä Wiegenlied (Mary’s Lullaby) * * * Intermission * * * from: Schlichte Weisen (Simple Tunes), opus 76/52 Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day Text: Martin Boelitz (1874-1918) English Carol Arr. John Rutter (*1945) Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) Gloria in altissimis Deo Robin John King (*1961) (Glory Be to God on High) There Is No Rose Tollite hostias (Bring Gifts) Text: 14th century from: Oratorio de Noël, opus 12 (1858) Wexford Carol Arr. Oliver Stech (Good people all, this Christmas time) Irish carol John V. Mochnick (*1942) Arr. Gerald Wirth Ave Maria (Hail Mary) La virgen lava pañales Gareth Walters (1928-2012) (The virgin washes the swaddling) The Lamb (2004) Traditional Spanish carol Text: William Blake (1757-1827) Arr. Robert deCormier
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Vienna Boys Choir con’t Eduard Ebel (1839-1905) Leise rieselt der Schnee (Softly falls the snow) Dormi, dormi bel bambin Arr. Gerald Wirth (Sleep, sleep, beautiful baby) Joseph Carleton Beal (1900-1967), Carol from Italy James Ross Boothe (1917-1976) Arr. Gerald Wirth Jingle Bell Rock (1957) Mykola Leontovich (1877-1921) Arr. Alan Billingsley Carol of the Bells (Shchedryk) 1916 James Lord Pierpont (1822-1893) English text: Peter Wilhousky Jingle Bells (1902-1978) 1936 Arr. Alexander L‘Estrange Anton Reidinger (1839-1912) PROGRAM IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE Es wird scho glei dumpa Hotel Residenz Palais Coburg is the Vienna (It will be dark soon) Boys Choir general sponsor. Sacred lullaby from Upper Austria www.wsk.at Arr. Gerald Wirth www.viennaboyschoir.net Karl Neuner (1778-1830) Exclusive Tour Management:Opus 3 Artists Fröhliche Weihnacht überall 470 Park Avenue South, 9th (Merry Christmas Everywhere) Floor North Text: Christian Friedrich Daniel Schubart New York, NY 10016 (1739-1791) www.opus3artists.com Arr. Gerald Wirth North American Press Representation: Eve Schwarz (*1932) Kathryn King Media Winterszeit (Wintertime) 2016 www.kathrynkingmedia.com
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Chicago City Limits Thursday, Dec. 6 | 8:00pm
Imagine walking out onto a blank stage. There is no script, no set, no preconceived ideas. Suddenly the stage lights flash and the show starts. Some call this the Actor’s nightmare, others call it Improvisational Theatre.
This show is a creation of the collective lunatic unconscious of both actors and audience. They’ve done their part; they haven’t prepared a thing. It's now time for you to do your part. Just sit back, relax and get ready to call out whatever is on your mind...a word...a phrase...an idea. Audience, start your engines!
Sons of Serendip Sunday, Dec. 9 | 7:00pm
Sons of Serendip is a musical group of four friends, who through a series of serendipitous events, came together in graduate school at Boston University. Micah Christian, a former teacher from Randolph, Massachusetts, is the lead vocalist of the group; Cordaro Rodriguez, a former attorney from Charlotte, North Carolina, is the pianist and guitarist; Kendall Ramseur, a former cello instructor from Charlotte, NC, is the cellist and vocalist; and Mason Morton, who is a former teacher from Atlanta, GA, is the harpist for the quartet.
They have each been playing their instruments since childhood, but in 2014, they came together to begin what they know will be a long beautiful journey of creating music that touches people’s hearts. They hope that their music will resonate deeply with listeners and that, in some way, it will make their lives a little better—even if just for a moment.
Featuring The Darien Camerata Singers, The Darien High School Tudor Singers, & The Greenwich Public School Honor Choir.
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CT Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” Saturday, Dec. 15 | 1:00pm and 5:00pm, Sunday Dec. 16 | 1:00pm and 5:00pm
Connecticut Ballet’s annual production is a staple of holiday entertainment in our region. Join Clara Stahlbaum as she travels with her Uncle Drosselmeyer thru the Land of the Snowflakes to the Land of the Sweets and back. Along the way, she meets exciting characters danced by the professional corps de ballets and finally, the Sugar Plum Fairy and Her Cavalier danced by guest stars from American Ballet Theatre and New York City Ballet.
Four spectacular performances! Come early and do some holiday shopping at the Nutcracker Holiday Boutique or stay afterwards to meet the guest stars in the lobby.
Tickets: $75-$40. Student/senior discount day of show only. Group rates available for parties of 20+. Contact Connecticut Ballet at 203-964-1211.
Visit www.connecticutballet.org .
A Magical Cirque Christmas Saturday, Dec. 22 | 8:00pm
A holiday entertainment blockbuster set to dazzle audiences of all ages. Featuring the best talent from around the globe, A Magical Cirque Christmas has it all—jaw-dropping magic, breathtaking circus acts, and the most angelic voices singing your favorite Christmas carols with incredible live musicians on stage. Be transported to the golden age of entertainment by the mind-blowing talents, stunning costumes, comedy and more.
VIP ticket purchase includes on-stage seating just steps away from the performers and holiday magic. No Late arrvials will be seated on stage.
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Bob DiBuono Friday, Dec. 29 | 8:00pm
Bob DiBuono has established himself as one of the most dynamic acts on stage. With a sarcastic and edgy wit coupled with a high energy and animated delivery, he exposes the absurdities in life, his family and social conscious. With an “Every Man” likeability and great versatility, he moves in and out of voices, impressions and characters which illuminate his point of view connecting to audiences all around the country.
Bob was a regular on the Nightly Show on Comedy Central!
He is has also appeared FOX RED EYE and has been seen on GOTHAM LIVE ON AXS TV, MTV, CNN, GOOD DAY NY and SPIKE. He can be heard on SIRIUS/XM on RACE WARS and TELL ME EVERYTHING.
Frozen Sing-A-Long Sunday, Dec. 30 | 3:00pm
Relive the magic and sing your heart out to the soundtrack of Disney’s Frozen! See a sing-a-long version of the hit movie on the big screen in the iconic Palace Theatre!
When their kingdom becomes trapped in perpetual winter, fearless Anna (Kristen Bell) joins forces with mountaineer Kristoff (Jonathan Groff) and his reindeer sidekick to find Anna’s sister, Snow Queen Elsa (Idina Menzel), and break her icy spell. Although their epic journey leads them to encounters with mystical trolls, a comedic snowman (Josh Gad), harsh conditions, and magic at every turn, Anna and Kristoff bravely push onward in a race to save their kingdom from winter’s cold grip.
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This list reflects all contributions received from April 1, 2017 – April 1, 2018. Please report any errors to the Development Office.
The Palace Theatre gratefully extends a sincere thank you to the following corporations and foundations for their philanthropic leadership:
Corporate Members
President’s Circle ($25,000+) Co-Communications Harman International Industries Purdue Pharma L.P. SL Green Realty Corp. Dr. and Mrs. Roger Brunswick
Leadership Circle ($15,000-$24,999) Pitney Bowes Inc. Robinson & Cole LLP
Director’s Circle ($10,000-$14,999) Bank of America Castleton Commodities International Ernst & Young LLP First County Bank Freepoint Commodities, LLC NBCUniversal RFR Realty LLC Shipman & Goodwin LLP Webster Bank
Partner ($5,000-$9,999) Producer ($2,500-$4,999) Cacace, Tusch & Santagata Grafico Marketing Group Day Pitney LLP Murace Plumbing Co., Inc. Elm Eastern Land Management Sentinel Maintenance Finn Dixon & Herling LLP Stamford Downtown Special Services District Gen Re Stamford Office Furniture George & Jessica Harris Foundation The Rich Foundation Grade A ShopRite Thomson Reuters Icon International, Inc. Tooher-Ferraris Insurance Group Magna Construction Murtha Cullina LLP Promoter ($1,000-$2,499) Phibro LLC City Carting, Inc. United Services of America an AffinEco company
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The Palace Theatre gratefully extends a sincere thank you to the following Individuals for their philanthropic leadership: Individual Members
Producer’s Circle ($10,000+) Star ($500-$999) Deborah Ricketts Marta & James Bailey First Bank of Greenwich Dona Romano Dave Berges & Debra Kendall Mary & Tom Conway Joseph Rosenblum Dr. & Mrs. Roger Brunswick Sylvia Dahl Bruce Rossow Harry D. Day Paul Scarpetta Director’s Circle ($5,000-$9,999) Joseph Dudek Mr. and Mrs. Selkowitz Janet & Robert Dilenschneider Anne & Tom Giorgi Helen Seplowitz Terri & Ken Jacobsen Moira K. Lyons Susan Shanks Diana & Stephen Lenkowsky Rebecca Mannetti Vitaliy Sharavarnyk Ann & Jon Lipschutz Marybeth Marcus Yurin Sharavarnyk Barbara & Fabrizio Zichichi Josh Rich Colleen Sharkey Christine Roberts Paula Shulman President’s Circle Megan Stearns Antoinette Sia ($2,500-$4,999) Judy Stewart John Sims Jeanne & William Charcalis Christopher Tebeau Fern Smenyak Lori & Jeff Charlton William Tenca Michaela Smith Kendall & Michael Moran Laura Thompson Meryl Sobel Louise & Michael Widland Jo Tonkovich Jenny Sozzi Joanne Spalla Leadership Circle Backer ($250-$499) Re & Peter Telep ($1,000-$2,499) Debra and Steven Biggica Anna & Anthony Truglia Anonymous Mrs. Miki Cooperman Eileen Westfahl Nancy & Brad Benjamin Paul H. Daimler Linda & David Cunn DelFrisco’s Grille Player ($100-$249) Darlene Goodwin Susan DiMattia Cheryl Abraham Helen Doody Mary Ann Dunnell Rommin Adl Rhoda & Avram Freedberg Mary Ellen Dyk Arthur Afshar Sandra & Robert Goldstein Diane Erickson Valerie Ahneman Linda & Dennis Hampton Carolyn Nadel-Farin & Michael Ambrosino Hon. Donna Nelson Heller & Philip Farin Kristen & Matthew Andrews Mr. Norman S. Heller Tom and Anne Giorgi Vincent Annunziata Dale & Stephen Hoffman Nan & Paul Gordon Sharyn & Frederick Baer Debbie and Howard Levy Candyce Hoyt Bruce Balbach Juanita James & Dudley Williams Debra & William James Mrs. Jayne Bakis Nina & Norman Lotstein Marshall Kiev Edward S. Basile Lori & Frank Mercede Alice Lipson Georgette Bateman Brita & Denis Nayden Maureen Leffland James Benincaso Cathy & Paul Nonnenmacher Eleanor & Mort Lowenthal Debra Biggica Sena & Lee Povinelli Ksenia Lounes Bruce Blasnik Patricia & David Rodgers Marybeth Marcus Kristine & Michael Borchetta Marylee Santoro & Paul McCurdy Melissa & Kenneth Broder Dennis Palumbo Paul and Darlene McDowell Maureen & Patrick Broderick Betsey & Arthur Selkowitz Lisa Molinaro Marc Brodsky Christine Skaarup Courtney & Judy Nelthropp Jason Bruno Susan & Eugene Shanks Sherrie Pellini Majorie Bruno Jose Reilly Sandra Campisi Joseph Reilly Patricia Catanzaro Josh Rich Melissa Canoni
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Debbie Cantrell Laura Jensen Jennifer Piekarski Pamela Carragher Valerie Johnson Michael Piera Lya & Anthony Carlucci Shelley Jones Danielle & Mario Pimpinella Ron Carvalho Susan Jones Daniela Piperea F. Robb Caster Jennifer Katrulya Brian Pleva Tina Ceci Michael Katz Helga & Joseph Policastro Nayr Champ Patty & Charles Kaufmann Rocky Progano Jun & Daniel Connell Christine Keen Lori & Stuart Ratner Dana L. Creanga Dean Kelly Lisa Reach Valerie Cooper Peter Kemp Annette Richmond Jodie Daher Paula Kennedy Guy Riegel Richard Daley Andrew Kramer Meredith Roman Yvonne Dempsey Tina Kramer Kathryn Rondano Michele Dimasi Elizabeth Lauber Joseph Rosenblum Joseph Disa Vivian Lederer Bruce Rossow Eileen Doering Max and Kiki Levinson Maria Rysz Edward Donovan Barbara Jean Lorenti MaryLee Santoro & Robert Doran Denise Luccarelli Dennis Palumbo Lois Dreyer Linda Lyons James Savage Lynn Drobbin Bruce Mackie Meg Scarpetta Kathleen Drowne Andreina Mailhot Laurie Schick Christian Dumais Carol Mangan Stacey Sears Cheryl & Michael Elloitt Marisa Manos Regina & Paul Senno James Enelow Daniele Marsella John Sims Kim-Marie Evans Kit Martinsen Shelly & Helen Seplowitz Richard Fedeli Paul McCurdy Colleen Sharkey Christine & Fred Feola James McGurren Paula Shulman Frank Ferretti John McKiernan Kim Sileo KJ Fisher Ann McMahon Sue & Ed Skalandunas Fred Flynn Patricia McMullin Fern Smenyak John Fortivo Lori McNeil Michaela Smith Donna & Edward Fuhrman Miriam Mennin Meryl Sobel Gabrielle Funck Richard Mermelstein Kenneth Stuart Jennifer Gallois Kristie Miceli Kristen Stops Anna Gass Lauren Middlen Tina Sullivan Elissa and Raymond Gittings Joseph Milano Stephanie Syrop Donna Gerard Joseph Migliaccio Robert Tillman & Frances Tucker William Gilbert Linda Mihok John Troy Rhonda & Larry Ginsberg Scott Mitchell Lisette Ukperaj Stephanie Goldpin Alaine Morin Jeffrey Urdang Patricia Gourlay Thomas Morgillo Elgida Volpicelli Sari Grant-Langlois Nagi Jewelers Warren Wadman Andrew Grayson Judith Nichol Michael Weamer Meredith Haas Ken Ng Rochelle Wien Susan Halpern Robert O’Brien Christine Weinreb Mary Harding Irene & Kevin O’Brien John Weiss Elizabeth Hawes Joyce Olesen Louise Werner Donna Hayden Ernie Orgera Susan Whitley Jay Heffler Susanne Orlando Michelle & John Wilson Sonja Hennessy Elizabeth and Nagi Osta Matthew Winthrop William Herz Sandra Peterson Carolyn Woodberry Joui Hessel Russell Perdue Heather Wright Lawrence Hill Al Peralta Debra Yacenda Steve Hoover Kathy Petrower Mary-ann Zalman Gino & Nancy Iannotta Ms. Peco Philip Christine Zidik Dorothy Jatzen Thomas Picard
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The Palace Theatre gratefully extends a sincere thank you to the following corporations and foundations for their philanthropic leadership:
Grants
City of Stamford George & Jessica Harris Foundation
Season Sponsors
SL Green Realty Corp. The Whittingham Family
In-Kind Sponsors
Best in Gourmet LLC InThai Restaurant Boothbay Lobster Company H.L. Rich and Sons Moving Services Cilantro Hubbard’s Cupboard County TV & Appliance Nestle Waters North America Crowne Plaza Purdue Pharma Crystal Rock Redniss & Mead David's Soundview Catering Sandwich Maestro DiMare Pastry Shop Optamark Fairfield Pizza Sheraton Stamford Fiesta Atlantic Restaurant Titos Vodka Hampton Inn Tomatillo Taco Joint
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PROTECTING THE WILDEST JUNGLES ON THE PLANET.
MAIN STREET. PRESCHOOL. THE PLAYGROUND. The environment isn’t just some far off place. It’s the lawn beneath our feet, the food on our plate, and the air we breathe. And it’s why the Natural Resources Defense Council is working to protect the most important places on Earth. Whether it’s the rainforest, the arctic, or your living room. To learn more, go to NRDC.org. And help protect the jungle creatures in your backyard.
Because the environment is everywhere.