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Volume 5 | Spring 2015
EXCITEMENT GROWS AS MARCH 7 GALA APPROACHES
REMEMBERING JERRY APPELL
A NEW CHANDELIER
HEROES NIGHT 2015
SAYING GOODBYE TO A FRIEND
DIRECTOR’S SPOTLIGHT
Photo: Tim Trumble
On January 22, we lost our dear friend, donor and a longtime member of the ASU Gammage family, Jerry Appell. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was one of ASU Gammage’s strongest advocates and supporters. Year after year, his generosity extended to his service on the 50th Anniversary Leadership Board, where he helped garner support to ensure that ASU Gammage continues to thrive, as well as his sponsorship of the Golden Gammage Gala. Jerry raised the bar high for support of art and culture.
“Jerry raised the bar high for support of art and culture.”
His love of ASU Gammage, Broadway and theater, as well as the fullness to which he lived his life, served as a model for us all. He is irreplaceable. Jerry and I shared many wonderful meals together over the years talking about his love of Broadway. He so very much appreciated the Broadway Series at ASU Gammage and the inside connection to Broadway. He was very fond of the ASU Gammage staff and felt at home in the theater. We, too, were very fond of Jerry, and he is deeply missed. I find solace in knowing that the last year of Jerry’s life was a good one for him, filled with the love of his family, great theater, fun cast parties, donor lunches and friendship. In his memory, we would like to share a profile from last year’s January/ February issue of the VIP Newsletter, found on page 7.
Colleen Jennings-Roggensack Executive Director for ASU Gammage & Assistant Vice President for Cultural Affairs
50TH ANNIVERSARY LEADERSHIP BOARD
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Colleen Jennings-Roggensack
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William Ahearn
Executive Editor: Colleen Jennings-Roggensack
Jerry Appell (in memoriam) JO Finks Grady Gammage, Jr. Laurie & Chuck Goldstein Albert Leffler Michael Manning Sarah Nolan Leslie & Jeff Rich, Co-Chairs
Editor In Chief and Project Manager: Dana McGuinness Managing Editor: Victor Hamburger Creative Director: Sarah Moore Editorial Team: Cheryl Amick, Michelle Johnson CAP-OM Contributing Writers: Jennifer Haaland, Cameron Mackintosh, Julie Mate, Peter Means
Bill Way Mary Way, Co-Chair
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Cover Photo: Tim Trumble
CONTENTS 4 Star Studded Gala Shines On
7 Remembering Jerry Appell
8 A New Chandelier
10 Meet Nick Cartell
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CONTENTS
ASU Gammage Honors Local High Schoolers As Its Next Rising Stars
14 Donor Profile: American Airlines
15 Heroes Night 2015
17 Donor Profile: Subaru Superstore of Chandler
18 Arizona High School Musical Theater Awards
19 ASU Kerr Cultural Center Presents A Taste of New Orleans Jazz Series
20 50th Anniversary Organ Concert
21 ASU Gammage VIP Club
23 Upcoming VIP Events
Photo: Tim Trumble
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GOLDEN GAMMAGE GALA
STAR STUDDED GALA SHINES ON •
Jennifer Haaland
The Golden Gammage Gala (GO GAGA) on March 7 is teeming already with unmatched brilliance. Like a new found constellation, this year's event is aglitter with new stars to honor and preserve our ever changing, but ever bright ASU Gammage galaxy. “Culminating with this Golden 50th Anniversary, this final gala celebrates the iconic last building of Frank Lloyd Wright,” says Leslie Rich, the remarkable chair of all three galas. This year Rich is joined by co-chair Mary Way who she describes as a “fabulous asset.” “If you look back, and I’m a firm believer in this, what you understand and remember about cultures are their arts. Specifically landmarks … the Louvre, the Metropolitan, the Great Wall,” she rattles off with eloquent conviction. “We have this really wonderful group of individuals from all over the Valley that have been meeting regularly for the last three years. We’ve had the greatest time working toward a goal to heighten awareness of ASU Gammage because the building is iconic … like the White House, the pyramids, the Taj Mahal, the Eiffel Tower. These buildings, our icons, must be preserved for future generations as evidence of our culture and of our commitment to the arts and society.” Fittingly, this year's gala theme is stars. Rich, who is an interior designer by trade with a flare for making things sparkle, notes, “This anniversary gala is all about stars … stars on Broadway, stars that have gotten started at ASU Gammage. But the most important stars are our patrons, the 500,000 people who come to ASU Gammage every year. They are our stars. They make it all worthwhile for us to be doing what we're doing, to help raise money and facilitate some of the improvements that will be coming to the hall.” 4
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Mary Way and Leslie Rich at Go GaGa 2012. Photo: Tim Trumble
GOLDEN GAMMAGE GALA
Sutton Foster and Company in the Roundabout Theatre Company’s ANYTHING GOES. Photo: Joan Marcus
New Stars Are Born The gala evening itself will twinkle with a host of new faces and traditions. Namely, Broadway sensation Sutton Foster is headlining the evening's entertainment and the very first GAMMY Award will be presented.
TalkBack Thursday, Camp Broadway to the Rising Star of Broadway awards are just some of our [Arizona] programs that enhance and further Broadway and touring Broadway. Sutton is honoring that work.”
This past year Foster starred in her latest Tony-nominated role as the title character of the Broadway production of VIOLET. Foster is probably best known for her Tony Award®winning performance in THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, and she also originated roles in the Broadway productions of LITTLE WOMEN, THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN and SHREK THE MUSICAL. In The Roundabout’s revival of ANYTHING GOES, Foster earned the 2011 Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics, Astaire and Broadway. com's Audience Favorite awards for her starring role as Reno Sweeney.
In addition to Foster's gala appearance, Rich bubbles with news of a new Gammage tradition. “We’ve created the GAMMY Award this year. It's designed to spotlight a person with outstanding national or international presence for their theatrical work as well as their commitment to the arts."
ASU Gammage Executive Director Colleen JenningsRoggensack thinks about Foster's starring appearance at the Gammage gala in metaphorical terms. “I often say that Broadway is the longest road in America, and ASU Gammage is the brightest stop on that road.” She elaborates by tying her personal knowledge of our architectural performance hall masterpiece to the acclaimed actress. “Tony Award®winning Sutton Foster and the Broadway community considers ASU Gammage the top theatre for touring Broadway. It is an important theatre for Broadway actors as many have performed on our stage. The 50th Anniversary of ASU Gammage and the renown cultural participation work ranging from the national ATPAM/League Diversity Initiative,
Then, with drum roll aplomb, Jennings-Roggensack announces, “We are presenting this first annual GAMMY Award for excellence and outstanding contribution to Broadway … to David Stone. As producer of the phenomenal and long running WICKED, along with the work he has done to change the Broadway fare through IF/THEN, THE 25TH David Stone ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE and NEXT TO NORMAL among others, David Stone is a leader of Broadway and touring Broadway.” Noting he will be present to accept the award, she concludes, “There are record breaking shows of IF/THEN and WICKED playing around the world because of David Stone.” VOLUME 5 | 2015
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Celestial Celebration Sure to maintain the gala’s star struck image, the shimmering Broadway personalities are in keeping with the glowing elegance of this year's new venue and the new glitzy featured guests at GO GAGA 2015. “Here’s a great scoop,” Rich offers with in an excited, whispery conspiratorial tone. “Mo Rocca is going to be our emcee for the night! His main role will be to keep us all laughing.”
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Humorist, journalist and actor Mo Rocca is well known for his off-beat news reports and satirical commentary. Currently a correspondent for “CBS Sunday Morning News,” he’s also a panelist on NPR’s hit weekly quiz show “Wait, Wait … Don’t Tell Me!”. He spent four seasons each as a correspondent on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” and on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” before hosting his current Cooking Channel hit series “My Grandmother’s Ravioli,” in which he learns to cook from grandmothers and grandfathers across the country. On an enthusiastic roll, Rich continues, “Another new addition this year will be a live auction with a phenomenal auctioneer from Kansas City named Yves Rojas. And you will be dumbfounded by the items we have to auction off!” As a tease, she offers just one vague description, “For instance, Broadway Across America has given us an amazing travel package with tickets to see various musicals in the United States and abroad.” The place where it all happens is due some notable enthusiasm, too. “We are excited to move to the gorgeous, grand iconic ballroom at the Arizona Biltmore,” says Rich as she explains the change. “The last two years that it was onstage at ASU Gammage, we were constrained with the size. Only 330 people could come. We're branching out now so we can get more people because this is our last year of doing this. If people want to participate and show their appreciation, this is the 50th; this is it.” “This year, ASU Gammage has been awarded under the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation the recognition and ability to use their logo. It’s such a nice tie in because the Arizona Biltmore was designed by a student of Frank Lloyd Wright, he oversaw the construction plans.” To round out the sparkling evening’s description Rich adds a final detail of ambiance. “We really wanted to give you a feeling of a glamorous place on Broadway, a place where you'll be royally entertained. So we have huge, mounted production posters from past shows at ASU Gammage, signed by the touring cast members, that will line the entrance to the ballroom. They will be available for purchase. All your favorite Broadway shows will be surrounding you with these posters. These stars are golden and for this one evening, you will be starred to death! It will be the showstopper of the social season this year.”
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Mo Rocca
With a sentiment spanning light years forward, JenningsRoggensack waxes nostalgic. “I believe president Gammage and Frank Lloyd Wright’s dream about a magnificent theater to house the world’s best art and culture for the community has come to fruition. It’s now my job, along with the help of community donors and patrons, to ensure ASU Gammage's future stays bright for the next 50 years.” Seizing the opportunity to express her admiration for the ASU Gammage staff who operate always as reliable individual pulsars, Rich concludes, “The people I’ve worked with at ASU Gammage are the most competent, creative people I have ever run across. They're a truly thrilling group whose dedication to the arts is unparalleled.” “And Colleen. She is our shiniest star. We’re in awe of everything she does and we’re trying to catch up to her all the time. Colleen is terrific, knows everybody, has got the connections, makes things happen at the drop of a hat. It’s really like 6 degrees of separation with her. She really does make us all want to do better,” Rich says of JenningsRoggensack and her full-time employees that have provided the guidance for the galas she's chaired. This 50th glows golden, from the patrons to the pay-it-forward volunteers to the star-studded cast to the tireless staff. During and after this most lustrous of ASU Gammage galas, its stars will continue to shine bright and strong. l
REMEMBERING JERRY APPELL At the age of 13, Jerry Appell attended his first Broadway show in New York—SKIPPER NEXT TO GOD—and when the lights went down he experienced “the most exhilarating, magical experience at that point in his life.” From that experience on, Jerry was hooked on Broadway and has made it a family tradition ever since. In the 46 years that Jerry has lived in Arizona, his children Glenn, daughter-in-law Tran and daughter Felice along with his grandchildren Bennett and Harrison have made theatergoing a family affair. The Appell family are avid supporters of ASU Gammage and make a tradition of attending the shows together. Some of Jerry’s fondest memories were of bringing his grandsons to many shows over the years including sharing his love for Mel Brooks.
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Jerry’s Broadway passion also transitioned into his business life. Jerry occasionally invested in Broadway musicals, including HAIRSPRAY and YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN. Jerry relocated to the Valley in 1967 and started Weight Watchers with his business partner. l Top Right: Jerry at his home. Photo: Rebecca Ross Bottom Right: Jerry with his children and grandchildren. Photo: Rebecca Ross Below: Jerry pictured with VIP Member Pat Kaufman and HAIR cast members Steel Burkhardt (Berger) and Darius Nichols (Hud). Photo: Tim Trumble Bottom Left: Jerry and Lucie Arnaz at the PIPPIN VIP Club Benefit Lunch at ASU Gammage in December 2014. Photo: Tim Trumble
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A NEW CHANDELIER
Chris Mann as The Phantom and Katie Travis as Christine Daaé. Photo: Matthew Murphy
A NEW CHANDELIER •
By Cameron Mackintosh
It’s almost 30 years since my first acquaintance with the PHANTOM. One cold February morning in 1984 while I was soaking myself in a long hot bath, Andrew Lloyd Webber telephoned me for a gossip. He dropped into the conversation the idea of making a musical out of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. Even in my prune-like condition, I recognized Andrew had come up with another great idea. We screened copies of the 1925 Lon Chaney silent movie and the later wartime version with Claude Rains as the Phantom. Though very enjoyable, neither one made us shout “Eureka!” So we managed to find a copy of the novel by Gaston Leroux, which was out of print, and decided that we preferred that original storyline. The original production went into rehearsal in London on August 18, 1986. Director Hal Prince and choreographer Gillian Lynne assembled a wonderful cast and after several weeks of exhilarating mayhem PHANTOM opened at Her Majesty’s Theatre on October 9 and immediately proceeded to become one of London’s greatest musical hits.
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Eighteen months later our trio of original stars—Michael Crawford, Sarah Brightman and Steve Barton—opened to rapturous applause on Broadway where the show is still running triumphantly at the Majestic Theatre making it the longest-running musical in Broadway history. During its almost 30 years, PHANTOM has become the most phenomenal success of all time, breaking box office records worldwide in countless sell-out productions. Since 1986, only the original version has been presented around the world (with the exception of Poland and Hungary which were nonreplica productions) and its brilliant design by Maria Björnson has become synonymous with Andrew’s sensational score. Just before Maria died at a tragically early age, she and I had started discussing a different set design, one that would do more to contrast the Phantom’s darker backstage world with that of the traditional opera world onstage.
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Andrew agreed with my proposal, that it was time to give PHANTOM a fresh look, so in 2008 I approached theatre and opera designer Paul Brown to see if he was interested in taking over the baton from Maria to bring his own style and vision to our notion. It turned out that Maria had a special place in Paul’s life as at the beginning of his career he had been a young assistant to her at the Royal Opera House. The result of Paul’s long-developed ideas for this project—which took a hiatus while Andrew produced LOVE NEVER DIES— is a new version of PHANTOM that uses a more visceral dramatic approach to create a visual feast, giving audiences the chance to see their favourite musical all over again through new eyes. Putting together the rest of the new creative team for this PHANTOM, following in the footsteps of Hal Prince and Gillian Lynne, was a daunting but invigorating task. Joining Paul Brown, my choice of director was always going to be Laurence Connor who I first met when he became the Associate Director on the London production of PHANTOM. Since then he has directed acclaimed versions of MISS SAIGON and OLIVER!, and co-directed the hugely successful new production of LES MISÉRABLES. He also recently staged the triumphant 25th Anniversary production of PHANTOM at the Royal Albert Hall. As choreographer, we both wanted to work with Matthew Bourne’s talented protégé, Scott Ambler, who I had first worked with on MY FAIR LADY a few years ago. To light the show, we are lucky enough to have one of the world’s greatest lighting designers, Paule Constable, and to create the sound, the incomparable Mick Potter. Maria still remains at the heart of the new PHANTOM with her glorious costumes, some of which are designs found in her archive that she created for the original and were never used. This new version of PHANTOM premiered in the UK in 2012 and was immediately embraced by both audiences and critics alike, breaking records throughout its sellout British tour. For the American production, we have been able to build on our British success and fine-tune some of the staging, including making the famous chandelier even more spectacular. We all believe that you will fall in love with the music of the night all over again, as the Phantom is reborn for the 21st century. THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA plays ASU Gammage May 27–June 7, 2015. Tickets on sale now. l
Clockwise from top left: The Corps de Ballet in “Hannibal.” Choreography by Scott Ambler. Original Tour Cast. Morgan Cowling as Meg Giry. Katie Travis as Christine Daaé, David Benoit as Monsieur Firmin and Edward Staudenmayer as Monsieur André. Photos: Matthew Murphy
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NICK CARTELL
MEET NICK CARTELL ASU Gammage is excited to welcome back Nick Cartell in May to perform in PHANTOM, Nick was honored at the Season Announcement event in March 2014 and was given the ASU Gammage Rising Star of Broadway Award. Nick grew up in the Valley and spent time performing at Valley Youth Theater and Phoenix Theatre before making his Broadway debut in 2012 in the revival of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR understudying the roles of Jesus Christ, Judas Iscariot and the High Priest Annas as well as Kathie Lee Gifford's SCANDALOUS THE MUSICAL. Tell us about growing up in the Valley and how the local theater scene impacted your arts experience. The Valley is where I received so much of my training and experience. My first theatrical performance was with Valley Youth Theatre’s (VYT) production of PINOCCHIO, back when VYT was a touring company. The first time I stepped on that stage, I was hooked. Performing with VYT and Greasepaint, I received the foundation and discipline of what it takes to grow and become a professional in a field that I love. From there, I began to work with professional companies like Phoenix Theatre, which pushed me further and challenged me as an actor. From this community, I have formed lasting friendships, something that I am extremely grateful for. It is extremely sad that Actors Theatre of Phoenix had to shut it’s doors; I have so many friends that have graced that stage and I really hope that Phoenicians realize the talent that is in their backyard and start supporting it before it disappears.
What are you most excited about when you come to perform at ASU Gammage? Being able to perform for all of my friends and family. To show all of those that have supported me from Arizona that I have done what I always planned to do and to thank them for never doubting my talent. I am also just really excited to be able to bring this beautiful production to Tempe. PHANTOM is such a special show for so many people and I think that audiences are going to love the changes that have been made, while still staying faithful to the story and beautiful music. I just wish that my Granny was still alive to see me do PHANTOM here, but I know that she is watching with front row seats from above.
Tell us about memories of attending ASU Gammage. I have so many great memories of seeing shows at ASU Gammage and most of them involve seeing shows with my Granny. For a few years, we bought season tickets together. It was always our afternoon out and I loved having that time together. One of the first shows that I saw at Gammage was PHANTOM. I remember sitting with my parents and watching as this beautiful production unfolded before me; I was completely enamored with the show and still am to this day. I always dreamed that one day I would be able to perform on the stage at Gammage and I am so happy things are coming full circle. The only other time I’d set foot on the stage at Gammage (prior to our PHANTOM press event in March 2014) was to accept my diploma from ASU.
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What did it mean to win the Rising Star Award? It really meant the world to me. To be recognized for all of the hard work that getting to have this career has taken and will continue to take—‘rising' is a verb, things are always in motion, always changing, and you have to be able adapt and keep up—is incredibly special and I am so honored. When I was presented with the award I was in complete shock, but again it’s that feeling of coming full circle. All I can say is thank you! l Dana McGuinness • dana.mcguinness@asu.edu
Colleen Jennings-Roggensack, Amanda Braun and Claire Camp at the Rising Star Reception. Photos: Tim Trumble
RISING STAR
ASU GAMMAGE HONORS LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLERS AS ITS NEXT RISING STARS ASU Gammage recently launched the “ASU Gammage’s mission is Connecting Rising Star Program which honors Communities™, and what better way high school students who are aspiring than connecting future stars with to be the next stars to grace theSTUDENT ASU current Broadway performers. We PERFORMER PROGRAM Gammage stage. On January 14, the 24 are so proud of these students and students who were selected through there is no doubt in my mind if they an application process were honored keep reaching for the stars they very at a special dinner reception, they also well may grace our stage one day” received two tickets to see JOSEPH says Colleen Jennings-Roggensack, AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR Executive Director at ASU Gammage. DREAMCOAT and had the chance to l Dana McGuinness attend a special talkback and Q&A with • dana.mcguinness@asu.edu cast members to help inspire, teach and give these Rising Stars the tools, which are needed to pursue a career as a performer.
Rising Stars were selected through an application process and the Honorees include: • Brianna A, Chandler
• Katherine D, Phoenix
• Keli R, Gilbert
• Bailee B, Lakeside
• Kira D, Scottsdale
• Jeffrey S, Chandler
• Trevor B, Phoenix
• Talya G, Scottsdale
• Jordan S, Phoenix
• Madison B, Phoenix
• Elizabeth J, Tucson
• Marie T, Maricopa
• Nate B, Glendale
• Paige L, Chandler
• Paige V, Tempe
• Emily B, Phoenix
• Nikolas M, Maricopa
• Caroline W, Phoenix
• Reagan B, Scottsdale
• Audrey P, Gilbert
• Bennett W, Phoenix
• Maya C, Gilbert
• Rebekah R, Carefree
• Annesha W, Anthem
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VIP EVENT PHOTOS
PIPPIN VIP CAST PARTY
PIPPIN VIP CAST PARTY at P.F. Chang's China Bistro in Tempe 1. Donors, cast and crew enjoying the party 2. Tom & Vicki Taradash pictured with Sasha Allen (Leading Player) and Dmitrious Bistrevsky (Player) 3. Brenda & Jim Rowland pictured with Lucie Arnaz (Berthe) and Dmitrious Bistrevsky (Player) 4. David Horowitz and Damon Bolling pictured with John Rubinstein (Charles), David saw Mr. Rubinstein perform as Pippin on Broadway in the 1970s 5. Toby Taylor and John Rubinstein (Charles) 6. Jeff & Marcia Buzzella pictured with Lucie Arnaz (Berthe) 7. Leah Pallin-Hill and Bryan Hill pictured with Lucie Arnaz (Berthe) Photos: Denny Collins
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PIPPIN VIP LUNCH VIP EVENT PHOTOS
PIPPIN VIP CLUB BENEFIT LUNCH at ASU Gammage, hosted by Rojon & Jay Hasker and Pat Kaufman 1. Donors enjoying the Q&A portion of the lunch with the cast members 2. Standing left to right: Michelle Johnson, Charlie & Judy Zarrelli, Mario Trejo Romero, Robert Hedin; Seated left to right: Herb & Nancy Lienenbrugger, Dmitrious Bistrevsky (Player), Anita & Alan Handelsman 3. Standing back row left to right: Alan Augenstein, Michael Reed; Standing middle row left to right: Patricia Harris, Jeff & Leslie Rich, Char Augenstein; Seated left to right: Carl Harris, Mackenzie Warren (Swing, u/s Fastrada), Bill & Susan Ahearn 4. Lunch sponsor Pat Kaufman and Lucie Arnaz (Berthe) 5. Lunch sponsors Rojon & Jay Hasker pictured with Lucie Arnaz (Berthe) 6. From left: Betsy Yee, Violet Toy and Lucie Arnaz (Berthe) Photos: Tim Trumble
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DONOR PROFILE
AMERICAN AIRLINES RECOGNIZES ARTS ARE VITAL IN A COMMUNITY It takes every one of American Airlines’ 100,000 employees to run a great airline. The focus and determination of its employees to offer the best customer service in the industry is remarkable. One of the things American is most proud of, though, is that its employees, passengers and shareholders continue to support those most in need. American Airlines truly believes that community stewardship is reflected by building strong partnerships with nonprofit organizations that strive to meet critical community needs during both good and challenging times. They recognize that a vibrant arts and cultural community is vital to a sustainable economic future for any large urban area, and its commitment to the arts is part of a philanthropic mission to enhance the quality of life in the communities it serves. In a time when arts organizations are working twice as hard with half the resources, American is proud to further strengthen Phoenix’s community by supporting ASU Gammage, one of the largest university-based presenters of performing arts in the world. From Broadway to the ASU Gammage BEYOND series, theatergoers are entertained and challenged while enjoying diverse and thought- provoking performances.
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As the title sponsor of American Airlines SALUTE AT ASU GAMMAGE, American Airlines is proud to support the valuable work of ASU Gammage in providing opportunities for military families, veterans and active duty military through programs like Heroes Night and Military Family First Nights. These programs honor the sacrifice of our military and their families with high quality performances and special moments within ASU Gammage that help returning soldiers and their families reunite, honor our veterans and help those recently returning veterans adjust back into civilian life. American’s sponsorship is magnified by the wonderful partnerships that ASU Gammage has created with VetTix and the Pat Tillman Center and Veterans Upward Bound at Arizona State University. Through its sponsorship, American Airlines not only helps provide great opportunities for military families, it also promotes an appreciation of performing arts to build a vibrant, diverse community that benefits the local economy—creating jobs, attracting visitors, generating revenue, and providing potential clients for the Valley’s businesses. Our partnership is a winning combination – for American Airlines, ASU Gammage and the entire Valley of the Sun. l Peter Means • peter.means@asu.edu
HEROES NIGHT
Photos: Tim Trumble
HEROES NIGHT 2015 Since 2011, ASU Gammage has hosted its annual Heroes Night. This event is dedicated to honoring veterans, active duty military and their families. This season Heroes Night took place on Tuesday, January 13 during the opening of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT. The evening included a pre-show salute from the stage featuring Diana DeGarmo and the national anthem played by 108th Army Band with the ASU ROTC presenting the colors. Before the show in the ASU Gammage plaza, there was patriotic music and the evening was an opportunity for members of the military and their families to see a Broadway performance and participate in a pre-show reception with food provided by My Big Fat Greek Restaurant at no cost. For ASU Gammage, it is important to have a special night each season to recognize these brave men, women and children who make sacrifices every day to ensure our freedom. Since its inception, Heroes Night has hosted nearly
1,000 military family members. “This tells a number of us that what we do really does matter, and that it is noticed. I can only hope someday that all those vets that came before me get to feel what my family and I felt at Heroes Night,” says First Sergeant Steve Radnor, Heroes Night participant. ASU Gammage is committed to veterans, active duty and their families. Our goal through programs such as Heroes Night is to come together as a community and honor all the sacrifices our military and their families make every day! ASU Gammage is committed to expanding more programs for our nations Heroes and will launch Operation Date Night on Wednesday, April 22 during MOTOWN THE MUSICAL. Heroes Night is made possible with additional funding provided by the Arizona Lottery, APS, George Brazil Home Services, Macy’s, My Big Fat Greek Restaurant and The Arizona Republic/AZCentral. VetTix is also a proud partner of Heroes Night. l Victor Hamburger • victor.hamburger@asu.edu
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LANDMARK LUNCH SERIES
LANDMARK LUNCH SERIES In January, ASU Gammage VIPs and 50th Anniversary Leadership Board Members Mary and Bill Way launched the Landmark Lunch Series. The series is an opportunity to dine with and enjoy conversation in a private home with other ASU Gammage’s VIPs and guests of honor who are Landmarks in their own right. The first lunch began with Jane Greenwood. Jane has 19 Tony Award® nominations for costume design and teaches at Yale University. She helped found Juilliard's Theater department and has taught many of the greats: Robin Williams, Patti LuPone, Christopher Reeves and many more. Other lunches include Stephen Schwartz, Broadway and film composer of WICKED, PIPPIN, GODSPELL, CHILDREN OF EDEN, ENCHANTED, POCAHONTAS and PRINCE OF EGYPT; Bud Selig, Commissioner of Major League Baseball for 16 years; Philip Glass, Composer; and Jeff Barry, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Song Writers’ Hall of Fame. Future lunches will include a Directors Panel with several household-name directors (one with a particularly strong connection to Scottsdale)! Because of filming schedules we cannot announce at time of press, but promise something worth writing home about. Lunches are reserved for ASU Gammage VIPs who have contributed $20,000 during this 50th Anniversary season. Contact Peter Means for more information at peter.means@asu.edu. l Peter Means
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SUPERSTORE WHAT WE SHARE: SUBARU SUPERSTORE OF CHANDLER AND ASU GAMMAGE
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Owners of Subaru Superstore of Chandler, Richard and Lisa Cvijanovich, share so much with ASU Gammage. Both organizations are actively passionate about arts and education. And about sharing. “We’re a local, family owned business supportive of local charities. We like to align our philanthropic interests with those of our clients,” says Lisa about their generous sponsorship gift that makes Subaru Superstore of Chandler the official auto partner of the ASU Gammage Broadway Across America Series. “We personally, as well as our clients, really value the arts and education.” During Subaru’s Share The Love campaign, Subaru Superstore clients will designate almost $50,000 of Subaru funds to six charities; $250 for every new Subaru vehicle sold to the customer’s choice of the following national charities: ASPCA, Make-A-Wish, Meals On Wheels, and National Park Foundation. In addition Subaru Superstore added two local charities; the Alzheimer’s Association-DSW & Chandler Education Foundation (for local student and teacher scholarships). “We are excited to be able to share more love with more charities—including the charities in our owners’ backyard like Alzheimer’s Association-DSW and CEF,” said Richard Cvijanovich. In addition, Subaru Superstore recently donated $10,000 to sponsor multiple VEX Robotic teams, part of an international program in which teams of junior high and high school students are tasked with designing and building a robot to play against other teams from around the world in a game-based engineering challenge. In addition to huge investments in arts and education, both Subaru and ASU Gammage share a deep commitment to honoring our military as well. While ASU Gammage provides scholarships and celebrates with Military Family First Nights and an annual Heroes Night dinner before a Broadway show, Subaru offers a year round military price discount program on vehicles to active and active reserve service members. Across the board, from family to corporation to non-profit organizations, the Cvijanovich family, Subaru and ASU Gammage are well matched. It makes perfect sense to add, Subaru of America has donated more than $50 million to causes they care about, and that their employees have logged
more than 28,000 volunteer hours. That the Cvijanovich dealership has continued to renew their annual commitment to ASU Gammage and their other interests fits equally well. “We like to stick to and build long term relationships with not just our clients, but the charitable organizations we choose to support,” says Lisa. “Our sponsorship of ASU Gammage is our way of supporting the arts locally and reflects our client’s appreciation of theatre and live performance,” reiterates Richard. ‘Love, it’s what makes Subaru, a Subaru’ is the theme around which Subaru, known as the best-seller of all-wheel-drive cars in America and MotorTrend’s only four-time winner of the Sport Utility of the Year Award, builds both its selling and giving strategies. And as Subaru Superstore of Chandler, the Cvijanovich family and ASU Gammage well know, love wins biggest when shared. l Jennifer Haaland The Subaru Superstore of Chandler is located at 1050 S. Gilbert Road in Chandler (2 blocks north of the Santan 202 Freeway at Pecos Rd.) Hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, call Lisa Cvijanovich at 480.222.6000 or visit www.ShopSubaru.com
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ARIZONA HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATER AWARDS In 2009, Pittsburgh CLO and Nederlander Alliances, LLC founded the National High School Musical Theater Awards (NHSMTA). This program is a national celebration of outstanding student achievement recognizing individual artistry in vocal, dance and acting performance. The program aims to create a pathway connecting promising young performers to the professional theater industry and is the year-end culmination of awards programs across the country presented by dozens of professional theater organizations. Finalists in New York were named Best Actress or Best Actor at a regional competition, representing approximately 1,000 schools. While in New York City, participants experience five days of private coaching, master classes and rehearsals with theater professionals. Their week’s journey concludes with a panel of industry experts selecting exceptional students for The Jimmy™ for Best Performance by an Actress and Actor. Students receive opportunities for merit scholarships, professional advancement and other prizes. (For more information on the national competition, visit: nhsmta.com.) ASU Gammage is thrilled to announce that we will be hosting the 1st Annual Arizona High School Musical Theater Awards on May 2, 2015 with plans to participate in the National Awards in 2016! Arizona high schools will be presenting Spring musicals for adjudication and competing for the prestigious awards of Outstanding Musical, Outstanding
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATER AWARDS
Lead Actor and Actress, Outstanding Supporting Performer, Outstanding Dancer, Outstanding Technical Achievement and the ASU Gammage Award for two graduating seniors that not only provide excellence in their craft, but also who represent themselves as a role model to other students within their community. Scholarships will be given to the two students who win the ASU Gammage award as well as a Director’s Package to the school that wins Outstanding Musical. The event itself, which will be modeled after the Tony Awards®, will be a showcase for the theater students and teachers of Arizona to shine in front of a captivated audience of peers and the public alike. Tickets for this red carpet event will be available for purchase by the general public and will be announced on the ASU Gammage website once available. We look forward to continuing our work of Connecting Communities™ through the AZ High School Musical Theater Awards program and hope to expand every year with more and more schools being able to compete! For more information, email cpinfo@asugammage.com. l Melissa Vuletich
Save the Date! Camp Broadway Family Finale Friday, June 5 ASU Galvin Playhouse Talented young actors hone their craft while they build self-esteem and teamwork. Join us for a very special family finale. Contact Melissa Vuletich at 480.965.3940 for more information.
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Photo: Bill Ahearn
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Composer and saxophone player Azar Lawrence will be joined by GRAMMY-winning multi-instrumentalist Nicholas Payton and vocalist Nayo Jones on Wednesday, April 29 for A Taste of New Orleans, two special New Orleans jazz performances at ASU Kerr Cultural Center. Show times are 6:30 and 9 p.m. Tickets are $65 premium, $50 reserved, $35 general admission and available at asukerr.com or 480.596.2660. In celebration of the Billy Strayhorn centennial, a portion of the program will pay tribute to the prolific composer. Strayhorn is known for his three decades of collaboration with Duke Ellington. New Orleans music of several styles will be explored, including swing, neo-soul jazz and soul. Songs from Lawrence and Payton’s new live CD “The Seeker” will also be featured. Azar Lawrence is a composer, arranger and saxophone player and has performed as a sideman to Miles Davis, McCoy Tyner, Freddie Hubbard and Woody Shaw. Lawrence was the tenor saxophonist Tyner used following John Coltrane’s death. Lawrence performed with Davis at Carnegie Hall, where they produced and recorded the “Dark Magus” album. Lawrence was also an Azar Lawrence integral part of Earth Wind & Fire, working closely with Maurice White, composing on piano and writing three songs for the highly-acclaimed “Powerlight” album.
Payton was born and raised in New Orleans. He was given his first steady gig by guitarist Danny Barker at The Famous Door on Bourbon Street. After touring with Marcus Roberts and Elvin Jones in the early '90s, Payton signed a recording contract with Verve; his first album, “From This Moment,” was released in 1994. In 1996 he performed on the soundtrack of the Nicholas Payton Robert Altman film “Kansas City.” Payton received a Best Instrumental Solo GRAMMY in 1997 for his work on the album “Doc Cheatham & Nicholas Payton.”
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ASU KERR CULTURAL CENTER PRESENTS A TASTE OF NEW ORLEANS JAZZ SERIES • By Stacey Bailey
New Orleans artist Jones will join Lawrence and Payton, bringing her signature style of neo-soul jazz and New Orleans-influenced vocals. She ventures into other styles, such as bossa nova and New Orleans second line, a tradition rooted in the brass band parades of her home city. She has been signed by Universal Records and is currently touring the country with New Orleans' own Kermit Ruffins. She is a regular at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Jones’ rendition of “The Christmas Song” made the Top 100 mostplayed songs on Billboard during the 2014 holiday season. Lawrence, Payton and Jones will be joined by local players Dowell Davis (drums), Ted Sistrunk (upright bass), Yanni Goudelis (piano), Kerry Campbell (alto sax) and Doc Jones (keys). Doc Jones, producer of the event and Nayo Jones’ father, thought ASU Kerr Cultural Center was the ideal venue for this special series of shows. “The venue has the best sound system in town for its size, every seat in the house makes audience members feel like they’re in the front row—it has such a great up-close and personal feel.”
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50 TH ANNIVERSARY ORGAN CONCERT
ASU Gammage gratefully acknowledges these individual donors and foundations whose cumulative giving totaled $100,000 or more as of July 2014. The contributions of these generous benefactors, in partnership with those of other visionary patrons, sponsors and volunteers, have incalculably enriched our community.
NEXT ORGAN CONCERT SET FOR APRIL 1 Since October, ASU Gammage has opened its doors to the public to celebrate its 50th Anniversary by reinstating FREE lunch organ concerts each month. The concerts start at noon and admission is free to the public. Parking is available in the ASU Gammage lot on a first come, first served basis in “pay per space spots,” which are the numbered spaces. The rate is $3 per hour. When ASU Gammage first opened in 1964, ASU President G. Homer Durham instituted free organ concerts at noon for the community and the students. We are excited to bring back this wonderful tradition to the ASU community and the community at large for our 50th Anniversary. The Æolian-Skinner Organ was installed in 1965, and Dr. Alexander Schreiner, of Salt Lake City, performed the inaugural recital. The organ was a generous gift from Mr. and Mrs. Hugh W. Long.
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CORPORATE/ FOUNDATION SPONSORS $100,000+ Desert Schools Federal Credit Union Margaret T. Morris Foundation/ J.W. Kieckhefer Foundation $75,000+ George Brazil Home Services
The organist for April 1st is Ashley Snavley. Ashley completed her Master of Music Degree in Organ Performance under the study of Dr. Kimberly Marshall at Arizona State University and is currently working on her Doctor of Musical Arts degree at ASU. A graduate of the Robert Cook Honors College at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Ashley holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education and is currently the organist at the Paradise Valley United Methodist Church (PVUMC). Besides playing the organ and piano at PVUMC’s worship services, she also works closely with the Music and Arts Ministries Director and all of PVUMC’s music groups.
Arizona Lottery APS Susan & William Ahearn Jerry Appell F. Richard Bloechl Family JO & Harvey Finks George Brazil Home Services Laurie & Chuck Goldstein Patricia Langlin-Brazil Richard S. & Rae Love Robert Machiz Kemper & Ethel Marley Foundtion Margaret T. Morris Foundation Rev. Jenny Norton & Bob Ramsey Scottsdale Insurance Company/ Nationwide Insurance Foundation US Airways VMI Holdings The Way Family/Way Family Charitable Foundation
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$50,000-$25,000 Andrew Family Foundation Century Link National Endowment for the Arts Subaru Superstore of Chandler US Airways $24,999-$10,000 Arizona Lottery Airpark Dodge Chrysler Jeep APS Pearson & Company Scottsdale Insurance Company/ Nationwide Insurance Foundation
Stinson Leonard Street LLP/ Michael C. Manning UnitedHealthcare Military & Veterans The Way Family/Way Family Charitable Foundation $9,999-$2,500 Abbot Downing Arizona Business Bank Arizona Business Magazine BMO Private Bank Macy’s Foundation The New England Foundation for the Arts Penrose Academy The Reflective Designer Shamrock Foods Target Tim Trumble Photography, Inc.
LEGACY
INVESTORS GUILD $25,000 and Above
Patricia Langlin-Brazil Dr. & Mrs. Charles Goldstein Rev. Jenny Norton & Mr. Bob Ramsey
PRODUCERS ACADEMY $10,000 and Above
Jerry Appell* Rod, Christine & Josephine Badgley Janet & Doug Baughman Carmela & Michael Blank Mrs. Frank A. Bowman* Jeffrey & Marcia Buzzella* Eileen Curtin* Don Dotts JO & Harvey Finks Peter Harries* James L. Cramer & Allen C. Kalchik Robert Machiz Steve & Rhonda Maun Lesley & Paul Monfardini Sarah Nolan Rod & Julie Rebello* In Memory of Ada Halbreich Barbara & Barry Zemel
GRADY GAMMAGE SOCIETY $5,000 and Above Anonymous Bill & Cindy Abbott Susan & William Ahearn* Allen-Heath Memorial Foundation Reginald M. Ballantyne III Mary A. Barrett Cheryl & Lee Brueckel Renee Cermak & Fred Auzenne Dr. & Mrs. Steven Farber Sophia & Mike Fong Karen & Grady Gammage Jr. Christine & Luis Gonzalez Jay & Rojon Hasker* Patricia Kaufman* Norman & Teresa Klein Family Cathi Ann Kniola Julie & Herbert Louis Mr. & Mrs. Kent McClelland Merrily Metzger Jeffrey D. Oliver Arthur & Linda Pelberg Jeff & Leslie Rich Larry & Lisa Rogoff Rosenbluth Family Foundation Richard & Christy Schust Enid & Michael Seiden Lorri & Stephen Smith Mr. & Mrs. Ron Starkman Marsha & Charles Van Dam Pam & Wayne Wesala Jana & Mark Willke Patrick H. Zanzucchi
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KATHRYN GAMMAGE CIRCLE $2,500 and Above AADS Office Solutions Int’l, LLC & Top Priority Messenger Service, Inc. Mariana & Richard Abelson Kathy Aichele & Fran Tepner & Robert Scrivner Nancy & Warren Alter Anderson, Chavet and Anderson Inc. Dr. & Mrs. William Andrew Anonymous Michael & Betsy Appelbaum Felice Appell Tran & Glenn Appell Arizona Maxillofacial Surgeons PC— Dr. Brinks Austin, Dr. Bradley Porter, Dr. Brent Boyse, Dr. Paul Kelly Jane & Larry Ash Alan & Char Augenstein Harrison & Laura Bachrach E.G. & Carol Barmore Tara Bickford Bailey & Glen R. Bailey Craig & Barbara Barrett Barbara, Irv & Jeremy Berger Karen & Gary Bethune Janet Bioletto Tara & Todd Bookspan Penny K. Boone Susan & David Brachman Dr. & Mrs. Derek Braun Broadway Across America Steve & Belinda Brown Jim Cairns & Dani Stanton Dr. David & Mrs. Georgiana Cave Jacqueline Chadwick, MD Children’s Dental Village Marilee & David Clark Carol & Larry Clemmensen Les & Becky Coates/Lawns by Les Dr. & Mrs. Lance Cohen John H. Cole III M.D. & Patrick T. Boyhan Marilyn & Bob Colvert Angela & David Conwell Barbi Crisp & Mark Nemscoff Cyndi & Terry DeBoer Mr. & Mrs. Tom DeBonis Bob Demaine Laurie Dennhardt & Anna de Jesus Todd & Wendy Dickerson Mr. & Mrs. Robert Donat Kerry & Jim Engbarth Michele & Chris England Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Ensor Ardie & Steve Evans Jane & Andrew Evans II Lyn & Bruce Everette Ray & Bettijune Fanning Bela & Miguel Fernandez Phyllis & Jack Finney Mike & Becky Fish Eric Fox & Raymond Hebert & Judith Rosenthal & Georgia Garrett-Norris Fractured Prune Doughnuts Arizona Brooke Fry Family Dr. & Mrs. Dean Gerstenberger Mrs. Saul Ginsberg Davie Glaser In Loving Memory of David H. Glaser Mark & Sherry Goldberg In Honor of Dr. & Mrs. Charles Goldstein Don & Justine Good Jan & Dick Govig John & Deanne Greco Joan & Al Gudriks & Mary & Dan Stamp
BOLD indicates $50K cumulative giving to ASU Gammage * denotes multi-year commitment
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Anonymous Susan & William Ahearn E.G. & Carol Barmore Larry Berentzen Barbara, Irv & Jeremy Berger Charley Beyer George & Patricia Brazil Carl J. Cross Leonard & Emily Dudziak Raylan & Beverley Evans Mary Flora Marilyn & Jim Foley Alan & Anita Handelsman Henry & Mary Hansen Carl & Patricia Harris Robert & Jeanette Heacock David N. Horowitz Lucille Hudgens Donald & June Julen Sue Larsen Richard S. & Rae Love Douglas Lowe Larry Mattal Elizabeth & Peter Means Merrily Metzger Marilyn Moman Paul & Janet Morrison Vickie & Ron Neill Clyde C. Parker Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Michael Pollay Russell A. Robbins Virginia Schantz Margaret Schulz Mr. & Mrs. Russell Smith Jo & Frank Stockman Bruce C. Thoeny Mollie C. Trivers John & Joyce Webb Allie Lamar Yeager
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Mark & Joanne Halberg Mr. & Mrs. Don Hall Alan & Anita Handelsman Carl & Patricia Harris Ralph & Ellen Hirsch David N. Horowitz & Damon J. Bolling Jacqueline Hufford-Jensen & Greg Kroening Tara Iyengar Dr. Ellie & John Izzo Jaburg & Wilk, P.C. Colleen Jennings-Roggensack & Dr. Kurt Roggensack Peggy R. Joslin Michelle Jung & Chris Rodriguez Mr. & Mrs. Tim Kaehr Stacy & Alan Klibanoff Michael & Ellyn Kruke Drs. Aaron & Brenda LaTowsky Herb & Nancy Lienenbrugger Richard S. & Rae Love Cheryl & Johan Magnusson Dr. & Mrs. Gerald Mandell Linda & Serge Mandell Marketline Mortgage Ms. Michelle Matiski & Dr. Alan Snyder Cathy McDavid Drs. Elizabeth & Jeffrey McKenna Patrick McPhilomy Andrew & Marcia Meyer Kathleen & Barry Monheit Scott More Carl C. Mueller Kenneth & Donna Muller Rafael & Mary Munoz Dick & Jane Neuheisel Nathan & Betty Norris Mr. & Mrs. Francis J. Palamara Dr. John Parente ON Media Publications Orcatek Photography PRM Association Management Pat Piazza Debbie & Tobie Pirone Carol A. Poore, Ph.D. Pragmatic Marketing, Inc. Dr. Coral Quiet/Arizona Breast Cancer Specialists Mario Trejo Romero & G. Lewis Penrose Russell A. Robbins Mitchell & Heather Ross Norm & Pam Saba Jesse & Jennifer Schwarz Danny Sharaby/Tickets Unlimited Dr. Cheri St. Arnauld & Family Dr. Barry & Judith Stern Holly, Kristen & Lauren Terrell Bruce C. Thoeny Tiller Family Foundation Janet Tkach & J. Volpe Mollie C. Trivers Susan Van Dyke MD/Van Dyke Laser & Skin Care Mark & Lynn Vanderlinde/ VRealty Advisors Kristi Vasquez & Jeff Roberts M.A. Verso MD Joe & Olga Waesche
Doug Walters Patrick & Darlene Wastal Connie & Craig Weatherup Jeffrey & Dian Weisman Daryl & Karly Williams Dr. Syd Wilson & Dr. Carol Wilson Dr. Salpi Wolper Dr. Frederick T. Wood & Kim Richey Frank & Candace Yaconis Greg Yagi & Don Strook Violet Toy & Betsy Toy Yee Ray & Sue York Charlie & Judy Zarrelli*
DIRECTORS CLUB $1,250 and Above Altier Credit Union Anonymous Kevin Axx & Cameron Goebeler Jim Barash & Dr. Tamar Gottfried Kristy Benton Best Life Pharmanaturals Katherine & John Boisvert Susan & Richard Bookspan Babette Burdman Janet & Karen Caldwell Camelview Physical Therapy David E. Cantrell & Glenn W. Eyet III Cappuccino Subito Rick & Kathy Cartell Susan & Steven Charney Grainger Cole Kris Cook & Dale Wendt Jr. Marilee & Zach Dal Pra Ed & Beth Dawkins Donna & Bob Dichiaro Rebecca Driggs Bill & Peggy Eaton Jim Edmonds Cynthia Emmons Richard & Lou Ender Christine English & Lenard Hailey Jody Epperson Cheryl & Eric Farber Dino & Linda Farfante Penny & Charles Fine Sandra J. Fromm & Gary A. Fadell Crystal Fyke Dr. Philip E. & Roseann M. Geiger Carole & Ronnie Gilbert Joe & Helen Goldblatt Jim & Karen Grande Vicki Greener Lindsey, Victor & Henrik Hamburger Diane Harrison Dottie & Mark Harshbarger Marilyn & Paul Harter Larmon & Linda Haugen Hensley Beverage Company Jennifer & Stuart Hetrick Lori & Howard Hirsch Mike Hughes & Dr. Kevin Mendivil Lynda Jones & Ron Jenks In Memory of Steven R. Jonas Dr. Lyndy Jones
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Susan Karis Rona & Allan Kasen Sheila Kloefkorn & Sue Wieger Jo Krueger Law Office of Christina M. Lopez, PLLC Lawrence R. Lathom Kathy & Albert Leffler Mary E. LeRoy & Mark F. Tabar Douglas Lowe Sharon Lytle-Breen Dr. Geoffrey McKinzie & Tabitha McKinzie Joni E. McLin, Realtor and Edward Gallardo, Lender Bruce Meyerson & Mary Ellen Simonson Stephanie Mitchell Mary Murphy & Kurt Meyer Mutual Management Services Christine & Frank Nechvatal Linda & Kevin Olson Simon & Cindy Olstein Dr. & Mrs. Donald A. Opila Leah Pallin-Hill & Bryan Hill* Jill Pierce & Gloria Garcia Keith & Laura Price Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Rawlings Dean Rennell Lezlie & Brent Richardson Rebecca P. Ripley & Tara Swinehart Dr. Lynn Robershotte Rene & Theresa Romero Vicki & Tim Ronan Jordan Rose Brenda & Jim Rowland Jeff Salomone Christine Scarpati Lyrna & Michael Schoon Judy Sera-Windell & Robert Windell Linda & Martin Shultz Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Signeski Anne & Cary Silver Jeffrey & Deborah Smith Cheryl & Ed Sucato Christina & Tim Tarter Toby Teret Taylor Robert & Donna Teegardin Tewksbury Financial Group/ John & Sunny Tewksbury Brinley Thomas Susan Thrasher & Chuck Schwartz Zeena Ubogy M.D. & Millard Thaler M.D./Papillon Cosmetic Dermatology Center Cheryl & Gary Van Brunt Joseph Walters Col. Alexander Warschaw Phyl Wason Jim & Susan Watson James & Elizabeth Wertz John O. Whiteman Jeanne Wilcox & Joe Rody Doris & Duly Winkler Mr. & Mrs. Bob Withers/ Pastoral Care Fund
SUPPORTING MEMBER $500 and Above Anonymous Wendy & Ian Ackerman Andrea Alley Robyn & Robert Anderson Rhet & Marcia Andrews Lory Baraz & Robert Zucker Tina & Glenn Beattie In Memory of Nan Beyer Lisa Black Jon & Jennifer Bohnert Stephanie & Brad Butler Ellen & John Buzga Kelly Calhoun Sophia Chiang & Wayne Gaafar Carl J. Cross Jackie Disney Kimberly Dorris Cheryl Eames & William Achtenberg Bob & Frankie Ellis Barbara Estrada Mr. & Mrs. Armando Flores Jane & Bob Franek MaryLee Hanson Ronald H. Harten Cathleen & Scott Hartman Col. Paul Harwood Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Hoffer Genevieve & Michael Hogan Michelle Louise Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Malcolm Jozoff Patricia & William Jump Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kirby Sr. Joan & Walt Koppenbrink Lisa & William Leighton Linda & Ken Levin Donna & Marc Levison Michael & Daisy Levitt Alice Mason Elizabeth & Peter Means Linda & Anthony Meraz Dawn & John Mulligan Vickie & Ron Neill Margaret & Larry Ostendorf Todd Ott Pam & Gary Passey Valerie & Gregory Patten Toni Ramsey & Mark Mulligan Ronald & Beverly Richards Kristine Romine Linda & Sherman Saperstein Katherine & Russell Schmidt Jacob Schwarz Mr. & Mrs. Clark Skeans Valerie Sorkin-Wells & Joe Wells Sphinx Date Company Nicole Spracale Richard P. Stahl Laura & Michael Suriano Vicki & Tom Taradash Dr. Jerome & Dr. Selma E. Targovnik Jane & Rick Theiler VIP Tours of New York LLC Jean & Darren West Dr. & Mrs. Howard E. Wulsin Joseph Zavislak Robert & Cathy Zinn Foundation
CONTRIBUTING MEMBER $250 and Above
UPCOMING VIP EVENTS
Tuesday, April 7 Performances for Students: Run Boy Run 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ASU Gammage Join us for a special performance for students followed by a donor reception and Q & A with rising bluegrass stars of Run Boy Run. Exclusive VIP Club member benefit! Must RSVP.
Friday, April 24
VIP EVENTS
Anonymous Lynette Abarr-Boubelik Amanda Aguilar Kevin Alaniz Velda Alexander Teresa Amabisca Bryan Anderson Jeanette Arnow Association of the United States Army, Arizona Territorial Chapter Erin & Bryan Barry C.K. “Wiggie” Bastian & Stephanie Keeler David Bayliff Veronica & John Beamer Karla & Paul Benge Rachael & Benhamin Bertrandt David Blaylock Neva & Jim Bochenek Karla Boes Eveline Brack Dr. & Mrs. Peter S. Brown Kathryn Browne Elizabeth & Dan Burk Bruce Burton Betty J. Bussema Cheryl Canning Christine Carlson Tony Castaldo Gloria Castro Kent Cattani Jacqueline Chikos Sarah Church Jessica & John Clark Laurie Cohen & Sudhir Kumar Teri Connelly Pamela & Keith Corrigan Kristie & Andrew Cowan Lisa Croft Laurie Cushman Matthew Dameron Sharon Darnall Diane & Eric Davis Jennifer Dean Tamela Demik Michele Dennerlein Julie & Michael Dillon Michelle Dinsdale Viet Do Day & Matt Dominy Janice Donnelly & John King Diana Dunn Darrell DuPee Michelle & Keith Easton James Eberly Melissa Eggen Ira Ehrlich Denise & Theodore Engel Karen Felts Sharon Feltus Patricia Fimbres Jennifer Finley Catherine Flowers Arlene & Peter Frick Kevin Gallegos Mary Ann Gallagher Michelle Giannino Jack Gilburne Terry Gimmellie & Brooks Hull Selma Glass Teresa & William Glover Alyssa Ann Goldstein J. Vincent Gonzalez Morton L. Goodman & Kathleen Niederst Mary Ann Graf Barbara & David Greenberg Sharon & Thomas Gregory Jr. Amber Gwinn Cynthia Hanna Katrina Hanna Liesa Harkness Thomas Hartwell Emory Heisler Linda Herman Jon Hockersmith Chelsea Hollis Audrianna Hoover Patty & Ronnie Horn Valerie Hubbard Kathy & Kenneth Hudson Mister Jackson Crystal Jess Lisa Johnican
Anne & Tom Jones Kathryn Keast Dr. & Mrs. Dean Kile David Kinsella Ann & Timothy Kneuss William & Linda Langer Daniel Levesque Patricia Liaros Tara Lockhart Steven Lofgren Ian Lowbridge Suzanne Lucks Victoria Lukasik Suzan Makaus Dr. Patricia Mariella Julie Mate Diane McBride Jon McCaine Marilyn & Mark McCall Wendy McClellan & Charles Grosel Robbyn McDowell Roberta McManemy Linda McMullen Todd Meijome Stephanie Mendozas Glenda Meyer Kathleen Mickle Kathryn & Robert Mitchell Donna Mongeon Scott More Karen Nackard Mikaela Nixon Keith Norton Stephanie Nowack Mike Nowotarski Stephanie Nye Larry Paprocki Matthew Pennell Natalie & Robert Petrucelli Mr. & Mrs. James Pomush Melanie Powers Nathanael Pretlow Aenid Ptaszynski & Mark Ptaszynski Cheryl Pugh Arcelia Rael Eilene & Norman Raiden Rosalie Raptosh Larry Read Devin Reno Leslie Reynolds James Rich Elizabeth Roach Peter & Jeane Robbeloth David Roden Ronald & Cynthia Rodgers Emanuel Romero Todd Rowland Dawn & Michael Sandlin Christine & Anthony Sandoval Jennifer Sartell Gloria Sawrey Joette Schmidt Dawn & Craig Schroyer Eugene Serbus Daniel Shedore In Honor of Kendall Siebels Kathy Sill & Joel Birenbaum Raj Sivananthan Laura Spearman David Spencer Adam Stcyr Steven Stringham Arlynne & Michael Striplin Trisa Summers Chris & Geri Swahn Audreyetta Swanson In Memory of Ralph Thomas Lisa Thompson Marty Thorsen Linda Toner Josephine Torrez Rebecca Van Doren Robert Van Marter Lori & Neal Weinstein Margot White Randy Whitman Susan Williams Felice Yocopis
Donor Luncheon: MOTOWN THE MUSICAL 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Join ASU Gammage and cast members from MOTOWN for lunch and conversation. Exclusive VIP Club member benefit (Kathryn Gammage Circle and above)! Must RSVP
Katie Travis as Christine Daaé and Storm Lineberger as Raoul. Photo: Matthew Murphy
Wednesday, May 27 Cast Party: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA 10:00 p.m. (approx.) Join ASU Gammage and cast members from THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA for beverages and light hors d’oeuvres on Opening Night. Exclusive VIP member benefit (Supporting Member and above)! Must RSVP.
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FEATURED VIP EVENTS
Raymond Luke, Jr. as Michael Jackson (center) with the Jackson 5. Photo: Joan Marcus
Saturday, April 11
Tuesday, April 21
BEYOND: Kota Yamazaki Fluid Hug Hug Dance Company
Cast Party: MOTOWN THE MUSICAL
7:00 p.m. ASU Gammage Artist Kota Yamazaki’s acclaimed dance troupe Fluid Hug Hug inspires and compels non-dance audiences and dance audiences alike. Tickets are available.
Thursday, June 4 – Sunday, June 7
10:00 p.m. (approx.)
Broadway Adventure
Join ASU Gammage and cast members from MOTOWN for beverages and light hors d’oeuvres on Opening Night. Exclusive VIP member benefit (Supporting Member and above)! Must RSVP.
New York City Join ASU Gammage on an unforgettable adventure in New York City. Space is limited, and the deadline is approaching quickly. Call Mollie for more details: 480.727.0005.