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Union Bank is a registered trademark and brand name of MUFG Union Bank, N.A. EAP full-page template.indd 1 7/17/17 3:08 PM 2017- 2018 WELCOME With more than 30 shows coming to Tacoma’s stages, we’re certain you’ll discover quite a few for your must-see list – welcome to the Broadway Center’s 2017-18 Season! For a complete listing of organizations and upcoming events, visit BroadwayCenter.org. Illustration Chandler by O’Leary A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS We support the arts because that is just another way we’re Northwest Healthy. Singing. Dancing. Painting. Playing an instrument. Whether you’re an active participant or spirited observer, the performing arts can nurture and heal mind, body and spirit. They can lower blood pressure, bolster your immune system and ward off anxiety and depression. For more proven ways to stay Northwest Healthy, go to NWhealthy.org. EAP full-page template.indd 1 6/22/17 10:34 AM Dear Friends, Welcome to IN THIS ISSUE 2017-18 PROGRAM VOLUME 3 the Broadway 7 Paula Poundstone . March 9 Center! This spring features fantastic 8 Twilight Zone UnScripted . March 24 entertainment 8 Todrick Hall American: The Forbidden Tour . April 5 – starting 9 Dennis Miller . April 8 with standup LISA MONET PHOTOGRAPHY 10 Cabaret . April 10 comedienne and star of NPR’s Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me Paula Poundstone. 11 Deepak Chopra . April 12 Then, enter another dimension of 12 Pink Martini . April 20 improv comedy with Twilight Zone 14 David Sedaris . May 5 UnScripted, before joining a multimedia adventure featuring the YouTube 15 Dixie’s Tupperware Party . May 6 personality and rising star Todrick Hall 16 The Weepies . May 18 American: The Forbidden Tour. 17 Seven Things I’ve Learned: An Afternoon with Ira Glass . June 24 Continuing the laughs, SNL alum Dennis Miller brings his biting social commentary to Tacoma. BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2017-18 Check your worries at the door as you Tiffany T. Harmon, President • Nicole Hume, Secretary step into the famous Kit Kat Klub with Clint Johnson, Treasurer • Mark D. Pinto, Vice President Cabaret, followed by an exploration the Christopher Algeo Holly Hayes Kathy S. Keele Kristin Sawin Judy Baerg Stephanie B. Howe Kelly Lane Danene Spaeth Tony Award-winning musical some of Brian Bergren Mike Hutchinson Connie J. Ladenberg Mike R. Wark the most important and baffling questions Jon Bowser Lisa R. Jangard Christopher McPhail David Fischer, Executive about our place in the world with Loren Cohen Genie Jefferson Darriel W. Menefee Director Kim A. Fisher Brooke A. Johnson Jumi Sakurai Deepak Chopra. Later in April, Pink Martini and the northwest favorite “little BROADWAY CENTER STAFF orchestra” will fill the Pantages with their Executive Events & Venue Rentals eclectic world music. David Fischer, Executive Director Leilani Balais, Associate Director of Events Lacey Wright, Associate Executive Director Emily Alm, Associate Director of Presenting May kicks off with the sardonic wit Robyn Engleking, Director of Finance Cayla Fields, Event Manager Becky Johnson, Director of Corporate Relations Chris Tubig, Rental Sales Manager of David Sedaris, and the irreverent Stacey Guadnola, Director of Philanthropy Sean Blacketer, Maintenance Coordinator Tupperware Lady Dixie Longate in Katie Lappier, Director of Education Gini Sommer, Volunteer Coordinator Scott Painter, Director of Operations Jeff Jainga, Event Lead Dixie’s Tupperware Party. Then The Holly Klindt, Executive Assistant Sierra Carr, Front of House Team Member Weepies bring their distinctive harmonies Box Office Melanie Cole, Front of House Team Member Katie Engel, Data and Patron Services Manager Akida Dancer, Front of House Team Member with their Hideaway 10 Year Anniversary Vanessa Cadungug, Box Office Manager Carissa Daniels, Front of House Team Member Tour, and Ira Glass shares some insights Amanda Oliver, Assistant Box Office Manager Jamie Goddard, Front of House Team Member Sara Judy, Box Office Lead Sarah Koestler, Front of House Team Member into the process of storytelling with Seven Mollie Parce, Box Office Lead Aaron Leach, Front of House Team Member Things I’ve Learned: An Afternoon Erin Whitfield,Box Office Lead Janae Lewis, Front of House Team Member Hannah Rawlings, Box Office Sales Representative Jake Nix, Front of House Team Member with Ira Glass. Andy Stark, Box Office Sales Representative Mara Offengender, Front of House Team Member Kaiya Rodriguez, Front of House Team Member Together, we experience art, community, Development Rochelle Wells, Front of House Team Member Kristine Finch, Donor Engagement Manager and life in vibrant downtown Tacoma. Angela Ferguson, Auction Coordinator Finance Shannon Johnson, Associate Director of Finance Thank you for joining the journey, and Education Aimee Takayoshi, Finance Assistant Tony Gomez, Education Manager filling our historic theaters with energy Marsha Walner, Education Manager Marketing & Programs and lively engagement. Nicolette Andres, Master Teaching Artist Jared Wigert, Associate Director of Marketing Darlene Anderson, Master Teaching Artist Mariesa Bus, Associate Director of Communications C. Rosalind Bell, Master Teaching Artist & Grants Sincerely, Jill Heinecke, Master Teaching Artist Stage & Operations LaNita Hudson, Master Teaching Artist Nick Shellman, Stage Department Coordinator Gabe McPherson, Master Teaching Artist Warren Crain, Head Carpenter Mara Offengender, Master Teaching Artist Royce Baer, Lead Technician (Rialto) Leah Scofield,Master Teaching Artist Josh Holcomb, Head Flyman Laura Shepherd, Master Teaching Artist Rich Tocher, Lead Technician (Theater on the Square) David Fischer Bryan Willis, Playwright Don Littrell, Sound Technician Executive Director Caroline McKee Silva, Trainee Johann Wippich, Trainee All stage work performed by employees that are represented by IATSE, Local #15 PB BROADWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS encoremediagroup.com/programs 5 February 2018 Volume 4, No. 3 www.pnweye.com Paul Heppner SEE IT. LIVE IT. 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All rights reserved. ©2018 Encore Media Group. Reproduction without written permission is prohibited. 6 BROADWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS encoremediagroup.com/programs 7 Broadway Center presents Paula Poundstone FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2018 AT 7:30 P.M. PANTAGES THEATER APPROXIMATE RUN TIME: 90 MINUTES WITH NO INTERMISSION SPONSOR MEDIA With smart, observational humor and a legendary spontaneous interaction with the crowd, Paula Poundstone is one of Paula is also an Author. She just Dinner. A star of several HBO specials our country’s pre-eminent comedians. released her second book, the critically – her 2nd special, Paula Poundstone Goes She improvises with a crowd like a acclaimed, The Totally Unscientific Study to Harvard marked the first time that Jazz musician, swinging in unexpected Of The Search For Human Happiness elite university allowed its name to be directions without a plan, without a net. (Algonquin Books). The book landed at used in the title of a television show. There’s a disarming ease in her craft, an #1 on Amazon Best Sellers lists in humor Paula also starred in her own series on immediate sense that she’s so quick on in Hardcover, Audible and CD. Paula HBO and ABC, The Paula Poundstone her feet you need never worry about the voiced the character “Forgetter Paula” Show. Her memorable coverage of the possibility of something going wrong. in Inside Out, winner of the Academy 1992 Presidential election as a special Poundstone’s razor sharp wit and Award for Best Animated Feature. Her correspondent for The Tonight Show with impeccable timing makes for the perfect commentaries appear on CBS Sunday Jay Leno, followed by behind-the-scenes fit as a regular panelist on NPR’s #1 Morning and guest appearances include coverage at the 45th Annual Prime Time show, the weekly comedy news quiz, Late Night with Stephen Colbert, Last Call Emmy Awards in 1993 set the standard for Wait, Wait...Don’t Tell Me! When asked with Carson Daly, Nerdist with Chris those who followed.