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We achieve this by creating extraordinary theatrical experiences that enrich, entertain and inspire current and future audiences Kenny Alhadeff Ann Ardizzone everywhere.” Clodagh Ash Les Biller • The 5th is committed to achieving the highest standards of artistic excellence by Sharon Gantz Bloome employing world-class performers and creative artists, utilizing full live orchestras, and Robert R. Braun, Jr. Margaret Clapp staging exceptional and imaginative productions. The 5th places a special emphasis on Barbara L. Crowe employing our amazing community of Puget Sound-based artists and technicians. Larry Estrada Gary J. Fuller We are nationally renowned for our production and development of new musicals. Cyrus Habib • Randy Hodgins Since 2001, The 5th has premiered 17 new works, nine of which have subsequently Richard Kagan opened on Broadway. They include Disney’s Aladdin, First Date, A Christmas Story, Patrick F. Kennedy Scandalous, Shrek, Catch Me If You Can, The Wedding Singer and Best Musical Tony SaSa Kirkpatrick Award®-winners, Hairspray and Memphis. Elizabeth Lund Heather Sullivan McKay Richard Meadows • We are equally acclaimed for our vibrant new productions of musicals from the John Oppenheimer “Golden Age of Broadway” and contemporary classics. These signature revivals enthrall Llewelyn G. Pritchard fans of these enduring works and introduce these great shows to new generations of David Quinn Ann Ramsay-Jenkins musical theater lovers. Anthony Repanich Norman B. Rice • Our celebrated educational programs serve more than 74,000 young people each year Bonnie Towne through a host of projects including our Adventure Musical Theater Touring Company, Eric Trott The 5th Avenue Awards and the unique Rising Star Project. For adults, we offer free-to- Tom Walsh Tracy Wellens the-public events such as the popular Spotlight Night series and pre-performance Show Eileen Glasser Wesley Talks with Albert Evans. Kenneth Willman • We are the largest arts employer in the Pacific Northwest with more than 800 actors, PAST CHAIRMEN singers, dancers, musicians, creative artists, theatrical technicians and arts professionals OF THE BOARD working for us each season. Wanda J. Herndon (2013-2015) Barbara L. Crowe (2011-2013) Robert A. Sexton (2009-2011) • As a non-profit theater company supported by the community, we enjoy the patronage Norman B. Rice (2007-2009) of more than 25,000 season subscribers (one of the largest theater subscriptions in Kenny Alhadeff (2004-2007) America). More than 300,000 audience members attend our performances each year. William W. Krippaehne Jr. (2002-2004) Bruce M. Pym (2000-2002) John F. Behnke (1998-2000) Faye Sarkowsky (1996-98) OUR HISTORIC THEATER Donald J. Covey (1994-96) The 5th Avenue Theatre’s breathtaking design was inspired by ancient Imperial China’s Kenneth L. Hatch (1992-94) John D. Mangels (1990-92) most stunning architectural achievements, including the magnificent Forbidden City. Stanley M. Little, Jr. (1986-88) Built in 1926 for vaudeville and silent pictures, The 5th Avenue Theatre reigned for Robert F. Buck (1988-90) decades as Seattle’s favorite movie palace. In 1979, 43 companies and community R. Milton Trafton (1983-86) W.J. Pennington (1981-83) leaders formed the non-profit 5th Avenue eatre Association and restored the theater D.E. (Ned) Skinner (1979-81) to its original splendor. e 5th Avenue eatre re-opened in 1980 as Seattle’s premier home for musical theater. Founding Managing Director Marilynn Sheldon The 5th Avenue Theatre gratefully acknowledges our 43 original founders and sponsors. Please visit www.5thavenue.org for specific information on these important companies and individuals. WELCOME TO THE WELCOME TO 5TH FROM THE DESK OF DAVID ARMSTRONG EXECUTIVE PRODUCER AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR ur 2016/17 Season includes seven exemplary musicals, both classic and contemporary—including three Northwest premieres and one world premiere! Five Oof these shows are inspired by great works of literature, and women are featured prominently as both the creators of the musicals, and as the central characters of the stories we will tell. Our rst show is one of the most beloved and enduring of all time: Man of La Mancha. is show opened in 1965, winning ve Tony Awards including Best Musical and becoming one of the rst international “mega musical” sensations. Its thrilling and passionate score is a huge part of the show’s dynamic impact— especially its stirring anthem “ e Impossible Dream.” I consider Man Of La Mancha a forerunner to Les Miserables—both are based on classic novels and convey truly epic and inspirational stories. is holiday season, join us “under the sea” for a musical that will truly engage and enchant audiences of all ages—the Northwest premiere of Disney’s e Little Mermaid, inspired by the Hans Christian Anderson and the animated lm. book by Marsha Norman and glorious music by Lucy Simon, Complete with Academy Award-winning songs by Alan Menken this will be a co-production with Washington, D.C.’s Shakespeare and Howard Ashman (Little Shop of Horrors, Beauty and the eater Company. Beast), this spectacular production will feature dazzling sets and We are proud to present another world premiere! Inspired costumes with special e ects that are pure magic. by the cult lm, Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion For the rst time on our stage, we bring you one of the most will take you back to the 1980s and ‘90s with original music tuneful shows from the “Golden Age of Broadway”: e Pajama and lyrics, directed and choreographed by the team behind the Game. In the Sleep Tite Pajama Factory, a steamy romance is Broadway smash Rock of Ages, Kristin Hanggi and Kelly Devine. brewing between the handsome new superintendent and the sassy e show will bring to the stage two of the quirkiest best friends head of the union grievance committee, until a strike ignites a in pop culture whose relationship is put to the test when they con ict between management and labor and a battle of the sexes. are invited to their high school reunion. is will be our 18th e swinging score features the chart-topping hits “Hernando’s new musical since 2001—nine have gone on to Broadway. See it Hideaway”, “Steam Heat, and “Hey, ere.” is production here rst! showcases our spectacular world class Puget Sound-based We will close our season with the current Broadway smash performers and orchestra. Fun Home. e New York Daily News hailed it as “an uplifting We continue our partnership with ACT-A Contemporary musical drama of rare intensity, honesty and beauty.” Based on eatre with the dynamic Northwest premiere of the O - Alison Bechdel’s best‐selling graphic memoir, this groundbreaking Broadway smash, Murder for Two. is hilarious musical new musical received ve 2015 Tony Awards and made history as mystery ran almost three years O -Broadway and has been the rst show with an all female writing team to win Best Score killing audiences across America. e twist? ere are only two and Best Musical. actors, one who plays the detective, and one who plays all of the is year, we celebrate the 90th anniversary of this spectacular many suspects. And they both play the piano.