performances at the OLD GLOBE THEATRE OCTOBER 2009 Welcome UPCOMING Dear Friends, Leslie Bricusse and I first met T H E SAVA N N A H about eighteen months ago and DISPUTATION we began to look for a project Sept. 26 - Nov. 1, 2009 that we could do together at The The Old Globe Arena Stage Old Globe. After discussing at the James S. Copley several possibilities, he asked me Auditorium, to read his new musical about the San Diego Museum of Art life of Sammy Davis, Jr. I thought the work was both entertaining and important. Quite simply, the ❖❖❖ opportunity to produce this show with its great score and tell the DR. SEUSS’ story of this legendary American HOW THE GRINCH STOLE entertainer was an opportunity we couldn’t pass up. CHRISTMAS! Sammy is a very personal project for Leslie. His friendship with Sammy Nov. 21 - Dec. 27, 2009 began in 1961 and was both intensely personal and artistically prolific. Old Globe Theatre In fact, Leslie contributed more songs to Sammy’s canon of hits than any other individual songwriter. Many of these great songs, which ❖❖❖ brilliantly illuminate Sammy and the times in which he lived, are in this new score. WHISPER HOUSE Revealing Sammy is no small feat. There is so much more to Sammy Jan. 13 - Feb. 21, 2010 Davis, Jr. than his mythic stage persona. In addition to being one of the Old Globe Theatre greatest performers of his generation he was a very complicated man who struggled with issues of identity, race, relationships, money and fame. His journey wasn’t easy but it paved the way for many, many ❖❖❖ others. We're fortunate to have Obba Babatundé as our guide on this journey. LOST IN YONKERS Obba had a personal relationship with Sammy and this bond between Jan. 23 - Feb. 28, 2010 performers of different generations informs Obba's remarkable Sheryl and Harvey performance. Sammy was a triple threat performer and so is Obba. White Theatre It is a privilege to bring the magic of Sammy Davis, Jr. to those who knew and loved him, and particularly exciting to introduce this “once in ❖❖❖ a lifetime” performer to an entirely new generation of theatergoers. More than anything, as Sammy’s spirit fills the theater tonight, I hope BOEING-BOEING we make him proud. March 13 - April 18, 2010 Old Globe Theatre Louis G. Spisto Executive Producer PERFORMANCES MAGAZINE P1 PRESENTS SAMMY BOOK, MUSIC AND LYRICS Leslie Bricusse ADDITIONAL SONGS Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley SCENIC DESIGN COSTUME DESIGN LIGHTING DESIGN SOUND DESIGN Alexander Dodge Fabio Toblini Chris Lee John H. Shivers David Patridge ORCHESTRATOR MUSIC DIRECTOR/CONDUCTOR/ Ned Paul Ginsburg DANCE MUSIC ARRANGER Rahn Coleman CASTING STAGE MANAGER Tara Rubin Casting David Sugarman MUSIC SUPERVISOR/VOCAL ARRANGEMENTS Ian Fraser CHOREOGRAPHER AND MUSICAL STAGING Keith Young DIRECTED BY Keith Glover Old Globe Theatre, Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage September 19 - November 8, 2009 P2 PERFORMANCES MAGAZINE Cast of Characters (in order of appearance) Sammy Davis, Jr......................................................................................................................................OBBA BABATUNDÉ Sammy Davis, Sr. ..........................................................................................................................................TED LOUIS LEVY Will Mastin ....................................................................................................................................................LANCE ROBERTS Rosa Davis...................................................................................................................................................ANN DUQUESNAY Frank Sinatra........................................................................................................................................................ADAM JAMES WACs ...........................................................JENELLE ENGLESON, LAUREN HAUGHTON, SARRAH STRIMEL Sgt. Jennings/Cohn/Dean Martin ..................................................................................TROY BRITTON JOHNSON Eddie Cantor......................................................................................................................................................PERRY OJEDA Kim Novak....................................................................................................................................MARY ANN HERMANSEN May Britt .........................................................................................................................................................HEATHER AYERS Murphy....................................................................................................................................................ALONZO SAUNDERS Altovise Gore................................................................................................................................................VICTORIA PLATT Lola Folana ...............................................................................................................................................KEEWA NURULLAH THE ENSEMBLE HEATHER AYERS, JENELLE ENGLESON, STEPHANIE GIRARD, LAUREN HAUGHTON, MARY ANN HERMANSEN, TROY BRITTON JOHNSON, KEEWA NURULLAH, PERRY OJEDA, VICTORIA PLATT, ANISE RITCHIE, ALONZO SAUNDERS, SARRAH STRIMEL Stage Manager.........................................................................................................................................DAVID SUGARMAN Assistant Stage Manager...............................................................................................................................JESS SLOCUM Dance Captain............................................................................................................................................SARRAH STRIMEL The Actors and Stage Managers employed by this production are members of the Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. Setting: The world of Sammy Davis, Jr. There will be one 15-minute intermission. Si desea una sinopsis de esta obra en Español o en Inglés, favor de pedírsela al acomodador que le entregó este programa. If you would like a synopsis of this production in English or Spanish, please request it from an usher. This theatre operates under an The Scenic, Costume, Lighting The Directors are members of the This Theatre operates under an and Sound Designers in LORT agreement between the League Society of Stage Directors and Agreement with the International of Resident Theatres and Actors’ Theatres are represented by Choreographers, an independent Alliance of Theatrical Stage United Scenic Artists Local USA- Equity Association, the union of national labor union. Employees Local No. 122. professional actors and stage 826, IATSE. managers in the United States. PERFORMANCES MAGAZINE P3 Board of Directors Dear Friends, I am delighted to welcome you to the launch of the Globe’s 2009-2010 season with the world premiere of our newest musical, Sammy. This production, and the exciting lineup of plays and musicals that will follow, represent the fulfillment of the Globe’s mission to create theatrical experiences of the highest professional standards, and in this tradition, we are proud to unveil another world-class season. Once more, our ability to continue presenting a wide and varied range of works like those you’ll see this season is made possible through your committed patronage — as subscribers and contributors. I’m pleased to learn that many of you have responded positively to the curtain speeches by purchasing new and additional subscriptions, and to the letters and calls asking for your continued support of the Annual Fund this year. I want you to know that your ongoing investment in The Old Globe is appreciated beyond measure. Once again, from all of us here, thank you for participating so meaningfully, and so often, for the greater good of The Old Globe. Your encouragement and enthusiasm for what we do add to a feeling of great celebration as we kick-off the new season. Enjoy the show! Donald Cohn, Chair, Board of Directors BOARD OF DIRECTORS / OFFICERS Donald Cohn* Kathy Hattox* Anthony S. Thornley* Sandra Redman* Susan Major* Harvey P. White* Chair Immediate Vice Chair Finance Vice Chair Vice Chair Secretary Past Chair & Treasurer Nominating Development DIRECTORS Martin Goodman Julie H. Sullivan, Ph.D. Clair Burgener (1921-2006) Mary Beth Adderley Timothy P. Haidinger Evelyn Mack Truitt Mrs. John H. Fox (1908–2003) Michael Allman Viviana Ibañez Debra Turner Audrey Geisel Elizabeth Altman Deni Jacobs Stacey LeVasseur Vasquez Paul Harter Joseph Benoit Daphne Jameson Crystal Watkins Gordon Luce (1925-2006) Pamela Cesak Mitzi Yates Lizarraga James A. Wening Dolly Poet (1921-2007) Marsha Chandler Fern Murphy Ruth Wikberg-Leonardi Deborah Szekely Peter J. Cooper Marianne Nelson Brian E. Wineke Hon. Pete Wilson Valerie S. Cooper Rafael Pastor* June Yoder Stephen M. Cusato Conrad Prebys* Carolyn Yorston-Wellcome EMERITUS DIRECTORS Elaine Bennett Darwin Sara Rosenthal, M.D. Deborah Young Garet B. Clark Bea Epsten Jeri Rovsek *Executive Committee Member J. Dallas Clark (1913–2005) Pamela A. Farr Reneé Schatz Sally Furay, R.S.C.J. Harold W. Fuson, Jr.* Jean Shekhter HONORARY DIRECTORS Bernard Lipinsky (1914-2001) Victor P. Gálvez Louis G. Spisto* Mrs. Richard C. Adams Delza Martin (1915–2005) Robert H. Gleason Daniel L. Sullivan, Ph.D. (1912–2005) Patsy Shumway Major funding provided by the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture. The Old Globe is supported