PROMPTER TABLE OF THE BUSHNELL CENTER CONTENTS for the PERFORMING ARTS TRUSTEE OFFICERS Message from the President & CEO ..................... 5 Jay S. Benet Chair Hamilton December 11-30 Robert E. Patricelli Co-sponsored by Immediate Past Chair People’s United Bank & Travelers .......................... 17 Thomas O. Barnes Vice Chair Annual Fund Donor Honor Roll ......................... 29 Jeffrey N. Brown Vice Chair An Extra Special Thank You ............................... 36 Jeffrey S. Hoffman Vice Chair The Bushnell Services ....................................... 45 David G. Nord Vice Chair David M. Roth Vice Chair Henry M. Zachs Vice Chair Arnold C. Greenberg Treasurer Mark N. Mandell Assistant Treasurer Eric D. Daniels Secretary EXECUTIVE STAFF David R. Fay President and CEO Ronna L. Reynolds Executive Vice President Elizabeth Casasnovas Vice President, Development, and Chief Development Officer Patti Jackson Vice President, Finance, and Chief Financial Officer Yolande Spears Senior Vice President, Education and Community Initiatives Ric Waldman Vice President, Programming and Marketing The Bushnell is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that is proud to serve Connecticut and its citizens. | 3 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT & CEO It’s Here! It seems like Child, has created a fresh supply of innovative we’ve all been productions on Broadway that will make their anticipating Hamilton way to Hartford and The Bushnell over the next forever, but it’s few years. been less than four years since it made And don’t make The Bushnell your only its Off-Broadway debut at visit downtown Harford this December. Our the Public Theatre before transferring to the friends at Hartford Stage and Theaterworks Richard Rodgers Theatre on Broadway. Now have their holiday perennials, A Christmas Carol this production has headed across the country and Christmas on the Rocks, respectively, back (and the world) with multiple national tours and on stage this year, and they are both worth sit-down productions in Chicago and London’s returning to or seeing for the first time. And West End. nothing will ignite the holiday spirt like a spin around the Bushnell Park skating rink, part of We’re thrilled to be hosting the company of Winterfest Hartford 2018. Hamilton in Hartford during the holiday season. It seems especially appropriate to present this As we wind down 2018 and look forward to show during a time of collective celebration 2019, I want to thank you for your support and and reflection. The story of Alexander Hamilton for spending part of your holiday season at The and his place in the founding of our country is Bushnell – it is truly rewarding to have you share inspirational, and the story of the development your time with us. This environment of sharing of the musical Hamilton is equally compelling. and creativity is so much a part of what The Hamilton is a gift to theatre, and we’re very Bushnell is about – and we strive to give back by happy to be able to share this gift with you over creating a vibrant gathering place for Hartford, the holidays. welcoming you into a vital, innovative facility that inspires and enriches the lives of those who With its diverse cast and fresh approach to work and visit here. the musical theatre genre, Hamilton has opened up the idea of Broadway to a new generation of theatregoers. It is not hyperbole to say that Sincerely Hamilton has helped revitalize our industry. The momentum of this show, along with other recent blockbusters like Dear Evan Hansen, Come from Away, Frozen, and Harry Potter and the Cursed David R. Fay 2018-2019 Season Sponsored by | 5 | 7 THE BUSHNELL LEGACY SOCIETY A Lasting Gift The Bushnell Legacy Society recognizes with gratitude the generosity of those donors who have included the Center in their estate plans. Stanley* and Marilyn M. Alfeld Mary Guiney* Mr.* and Mrs. Peter G. Russell Dorothy Clark Archibald* Bertha L. Hart* Dr. Alan Schwartz Tony and Betty Autorino Arman* and Betty Hatsian Carol W. Scoville Betty and Hap* Barnes Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin A. Hilyard Charles B. Seaverns Tom and Melanie Barnes Virginia and David Hilyard Margaret J. Sheehan Joan K. Berthoud* Shepherd M. Holcombe* Lois and Howard J.* Siegal Kristin M. Blanchfield Hugh M. and Helen H. Joseloff* Robert* and Barbara Simons Lori Poggi Bourret and Karen A. Kelleher Robert Siskin* Robert L. Bourret, Sr. Dick and Hazel Koszyca Margery and Lewis Steinberg Joyce C. and Harold C. Ann and Fred Larson Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Stepnowski Buckingham, Jr. Margaret and Roger* Lawson Peter* and Betsy Sturrock John and Marla Byrnes Eileen R. Learned* Michael Suisman* Jerrie and Bert Clear* Peter and Mary Fran Libassi Allen Weintraub Susan and Brian Clemow Henry Link, P.E. Helen and Alfred Wilke Marie Jeanne and David* Coffin Jim Lyon Mary Jane Willms* Patricia L. Coombs* Cornelia G. Mason Mrs. Helen S. Wills* Pamela and James Cronin Ruth A. McElraevy Louise W. Willson* Evelyn L. Crosby* Linn and Keith McGlade Mrs. Lisa Wilson-Foley and Ann M. Curran* Ken and Kris Millerd Mr. Brian J. Foley Barbara and Ward Cusati Mr.* and Mrs. William F. K. Monks Mr.* and Mrs. Gardiner T. Wood Robert* and Mary Darling Joan G. Monts Margaret L. Woods Patricia R. DiLeo Edith* and John Davis* Murphy William A. Yandow* Germaine and Raymond Drennen David & Ellen Nattila Robert and Kathleen David and Rochelle Fierston Seymore S. Newman* O’Donnell Yeaton Bob Garthwait, Jr. Emery and Barbara Olcott Judith M. and Henry M. Zachs Evelyn Genovese The Robert and Margaret Patricelli Ellen and Michael Zenke Vanessa and Tom Giannasi Family Foundation Anonymous Bob and Frankie Goldfarb Frances B. Petersen* Julian B. Goldstein* Carl and Lisa Peterson Helen and Harry* Gray Ronna L. Reynolds *in grateful memory Arnold and Beverly Greenberg Margaret S. Rochford* For more information on membership in The Bushnell Legacy Society, please contact Ellen Nattila, Senior Major and Planned Gifts Officer at (860) 987-6071. Do what Dotha did… include The Bushnell in your estate plans. | 13 CO-SPONSORED BY PEOPLE’S UNITED BANK & TRAVELERS DECEMBER 11-30 Jeffrey Seller Sander Jacobs Jill Furman AND The Public Theater PRESENT BOOK, MUSIC AND LYRICS BY Lin-Manuel Miranda INSPIRED BY THE BOOK ALEXANDER HAMILTON BY Ron Chernow WITH Isa Briones Bryson Bruce Jon Viktor Corpuz Hannah Cruz Chaundre Hall-Broomfield Austin Scott Peter Matthew Smith Paul Oakley Stovall Josh Tower Stephanie Umoh AND Charnette Batey Dan Belnavis Amanda Braun Natalie Kaye Clater Taylor N. Daniels Karli Dinardo Hope Endrenyi Alexander Ferguson Jennifer Geller Jacob Guzman Jennie Harney-Fleming Sean Harrison Jones Paige Krumbach Dorcas Leung Yvette Lu Krystal Mackie Robbie Nicholson Desmond Nunn Elizabeth Racanelli Antuan Magic Raimone Josh Andrés Rivera Joshua Rivera Willie Smith III Avery Sobczak Andy Tofa Cherry Torres Will T. Travis Edred Utomi SCENIC DESIGN COSTUME DESIGN LIGHTING DESIGN SOUND DESIGN David Korins Paul Tazewell Howell Binkley Nevin Steinberg HAIR AND WIG DESIGN ARRANGEMENTS MUSIC COORDINATORS MUSIC DIRECTOR Charles G. LaPointe Alex Lacamoire Michael Keller Andre Cerullo Lin-Manuel Miranda Michael Aarons MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICAL SUPERVISION PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER COMPANY MANAGER Laura Matalon Hudson Theatrical Daniel S. Rosokoff James Viggiano John Gilmour Associates EXECUTIVE PRODUCER PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR ASSOCIATE AND SUPERVISING DIRECTOR ASSOCIATE AND SUPERVISING CHOREOGRAPHER Maggie Brohn J. Philip Bassett Patrick Vassel Stephanie Klemons CASTING TOUR BOOKING AGENCY GENERAL MANAGEMENT Telsey + Company The Booking Group Baseline Theatrical Bethany Knox, CSA Meredith Blair, Kara Gebhart Andy Jones & Nick Lugo MUSIC SUPERVISION AND ORCHESTRATIONS BY Alex Lacamoire CHOREOGRAPHY BY Andy Blankenbuehler DIRECTED BY Thomas Kail THE WORLD PREMIERE OF HAMILTON WAS PRESENTED IN NEW YORK IN FEBRUARY 2015 BY THE PUBLIC THEATER OSKAR EUSTIS, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR PATRICK WILLINGHAM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 17 CAST Alexander Hamilton ..................................................................................................................AUSTIN SCOTT Eliza Hamilton .........................................................................................................................HANNAH CRUZ Aaron Burr ................................................................................................................................... JOSH TOWER Angelica Schuyler ..............................................................................................................STEPHANIE UMOH George Washington ...............................................................................................PAUL OAKLEY STOVALL Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson ................................................................................ BRYSON BRUCE Hercules Mulligan/James Madison ..........................................................CHAUNDRE HALL-BROOMFIELD John Laurens/Philip Hamilton ......................................................................................JON VIKTOR CORPUZ Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds .................................................................................................. ISA BRIONES King George ...........................................................................................................PETER MATTHEW SMITH Philip Schuyler/James Reynolds/Doctor ................................................................ ALEXANDER FERGUSON Samuel Seabury ......................................................................................................