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2011-12 SEASON READY TO ROCK ’N’ ROLL Charlotte,” said Blumenthal President Tom Gabbard. “We are proud to be one of the top 10 touring markets, which helps Charlotte audiences be among the first to see tours such as THE ADDAMS FAMILY (Charlotte is the third stop). ” In addition to the Duke Energy Broadway Lights Series, Blumenthal Performing Arts announced four Broadway Extras: ROCK OF AGES, the arena-rock love story set to an ’80s soundtrack; the ® 2005 Tony Award winner for Best Musical MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT; the explosive, high energy STOMP; and a new touring production of the worldwide smash, Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Tickets for the Duke Energy Broadway Lights Series productions are available now through a season subscription. The basic seven-show subscription includes all productions except JERSEY BOYS. The eight-show subscription includes the megahit. Prices for a seven-show package start as low as $126.
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Elevated. This legendary contemporary ballet is a favorite among many NC Dance Theatre dancers and is part of the Director’s Choice performance in October. Dancer Sasha Janes takes a break from performing to choreograph Dangerous Liaisons. The twisted tale of passion and betrayal with original music and a modern set premieres in April. The season is anchored with the classics – Nutcracker, one of Charlotte’s favorite holiday traditions, and Sleeping Beauty, considered the essence of classical ballet. Sleeping Beauty takes to the stage in March with enchanting choreography, gorgeous costumes, magical sets and Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score. In November the popular Innovative Works series moves to the new 200-seat theater inside Dance Theatre’s home in Uptown Charlotte. “Moving Innovative Works to Dance Theatre’s home gives us the ability to try some new things we’re excited about,” said President & Artistic Director Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux. “We’re taking Innovative Works from a performance to an experience – bringing the audience closer to the dancers than ever before.”
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THE CAST (in order of speaking) Sophie Sheridan ...............................................................................................................CHLOE TUCKER Ali ..........................................................................................................................STEPHANIE BARNUM Lisa .....................................................................................................................ELENA MARISA FLORES Tanya.................................................................................................................................ALISON EWING Rosie..............................................................................................................................MARY CALLANAN Donna Sheridan..........................................................................................................KAYE TUCKERMAN Sky ................................................................................................................................HAPPY MAHANEY Pepper .........................................................................................................................ETHAN LE PHONG Eddie............................................................................................................JAMES MICHAEL LAMBERT Harry Bright...........................................................................................................................PAUL DEBOY Bill Austin....................................................................................................JOHN-MICHAEL ZUERLEIN Sam Carmichael .....................................................................................................................JOHN BISOM Father Alexandrios ......................................................................................................BRIAN RAY NORRIS
THE ENSEMBLE JEFF APPLEGATE, JULIUS CHASE, EILEEN FAXAS, THOMASINA E. GROSS, CAROLE DENISE JONES, ALISON LUFF, MARLENE MARTINEZ, MARIO MATTHEWS, BENJAMIN J. MCHUGH, BRIAN RAY NORRIS, MERRILL PEIFFER, CHRISTOPHER SERGEEFF, JENNIFER SWIDERSKI, TRAVIS TABER
UNDERSTUDIES For Sophie Sheridan—Stephanie Barnum, Alison Luff; for Ali—Thomasina E. Gross, Alison Luff; for Lisa—Carole Denise Jones, Marlene Martinez; for Tanya—Merrill Peiffer, Jennifer Swiderski; for Rosie—Eileen Faxas, Jennifer Swiderski; for Donna Sheridan—Eileen Faxas, Merrill Peiffer; for Sky—Mario Matthews, Travis Taber; for Pepper—Christopher Hudson Myers, Christopher Sergeeff; for Eddie—Julius Chase, Christopher Sergeeff; for Harry Bright—Jeff Applegate, Brian Ray Norris; for Bill Austin—Benjamin J. McHugh, Brian Ray Norris; for Sam Carmichael—Jeff Applegate, Benjamin J. McHugh; for Father Alexandrios—Jeff Applegate, Benjamin J. McHugh
SWINGS CHRISTOPHER HUDSON MYERS, KYLI RAE, SHANNON LEA SMITH, TROY WOODCROFT Dance Captain—Kyli Rae
THE BAND Music Director/Keyboard 1—BILL CONGDON Associate Music Director/Keyboard 2—LAUREN McGEE Guitar 1—ANDREW ZINSMEISTER Guitar 2—DARREN LUCAS Electric Bass—JULIA ADAMY Drums—JOSHUA PRIEST Music Coordinator—TALITHA FEHR / TL MUSIC INTERNATIONAL LTD. Actors and stage managers are members of Actors’ Equity Association. Musicians are represented by AFM.
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KAYE TUCKERMAN
CHLOE TUCKER
MARY CALLANAN
ALISON EWING
JOHN BISOM
PAUL DEBOY
JOHN-MICHAEL ZUERLEIN
HAPPY MAHANEY
STEPHANIE BARNUM
ELENA MARISA FLORES
JAMES MICHAEL LAMBERT
ETHAN LE PHONG
JEFF APPLEGATE
JULIUS CHASE
EILEEN FAXAS
THOMASINA E. GROSS
CAROLE DENISE JONES
ALISON LUFF
MARLENE MARTINEZ
MARIO MATTHEWS
BENJAMIN J. MCHUGH
CHRISTOPHER HUDSON MYERS
BRIAN RAY NORRIS
MERRILL PEIFFER
KYLI RAE
CHRISTOPHER SERGEEFF
SHANNON LEA SMITH
JENNIFER SWIDERSKI
TRAVIS TABER
TROY WOODCROFT
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WHO’S WHO in the CAST KAYE TUCKERMAN (Donna Sheridan). Originally from Sydney, Australia. Theatre: Les Misérables, South Pacific, Jesus Christ Superstar, Boy from Oz (world premiere), Sunset Boulevard, Wild Party, John & Jen, Closer than Ever, Take Flight. Cabaret: Numerous awards for: Man-eater, Stalker, Siren, The Chanteuse—Absinthe at Spiegelworld, New York/Miami. Film: Matrix Reloaded/Revolutions. Recordings: Siren, Absinthe. www.kayetuckerman.com. CHLOE TUCKER (Sophie Sheridan). A graduate of the Hamilton Academy School of Music in Los Angeles, she also attended The Boston Conservatory. She would like to thank Eric Woodall for giving her this opportunity, Diane Feldman and Rich Schraier for always being her guiding lights and most importantly, her parents who never stopped believing. MARY CALLANAN (Rosie). National: The Sound of Music (Frau Schmidt/Nun), big (Mrs. Baskin), Damn Yankees (Sister), Cinderella (Queen). Regional: Great American Trailer Park Musical (Lin), Sophie Tucker (Sophie), Sweeney Todd (Lovett), Les Misérables (Mme. Thenardier), Bat Boy (Rev. Hightower), Late Nite Catechism (Sister), Follies (Hattie). www.marycallanan.com. ALISON EWING (Tanya) played Lulu in Cabaret in the Broadway, touring and Paris productions. Other favorites: …Putnam County Spelling Bee at San Jose Rep, Emma, Ain’t Nothin’ But The Blues and Harold & Maude at TheatreWorks. Alison is also a voiceover artist for radio and video games. Love to Keith and Buddy! JOHN BISOM (Sam Carmichael). Foxfire, As You Like It, Johnny Guitar (Utah Shakespearean Festival). 1776, The Full Monty (Garland Award), The Wizard of Oz (Ovation nomination), The Thing About Men (Musical Theatre West), Crazy For You (Ovation Award Best Musical).
TV/Film “Desperate Housewives,” “ER,” “24,” “Veronica Mars,” “The X-Files,” “Charmed,” “Roswell,” “Three Sisters,” Shrek. PAUL DEBOY (Harry Bright). Favorite Roles: Higgins in My Fair Lady, Henry in The Real Thing (Pioneer), Hannay in The 39 Steps (Rep. Theatre of St. Louis), Cliff in Cabaret (Meadow Brook), Nick in Sight Unseen and Nasty/Interesting Man in Sarah Ruhl’s eurydice for 2nd Stage. TV: “Law & Order” and “Law & Order: CI.” JOHN-MICHAEL ZUERLEIN (Bill Austin). Midwestern boy from Omaha, Neb! Regional: Forbidden Broadway; The Secret Garden; A Tuna Christmas; Smokey Joe’s Café; Forever Plaid; tick, tick…BOOM!; Falsettos; Winesburg, Ohio; Love! Valour! Compassion!; Candide. Dedicated to my sister, Deb, who was my biggest fan and taught me that you should always do what you love! Visit www.jmznyc.com. HAPPY MAHANEY (Sky). Regional: All Shook Up (Chad), Joseph…Dreamcoat (Joseph), Cabaret (Emcee), and Footloose (Willard). Television: “Rules of Engagement,” “Living with Fran,” and “Barbershop.” Thanks to Denny and Dolores. Love to Mom and Dad. Visit happymahaney.com. ! STEPHANIE BARNUM (Ali, u/s Sophie Sheridan) is thrilled to join the cast of Mamma Mia! National tour: Evita (Mistress). Regional: Les Misérables (Cosette). Other credits: Urinetown (Hope Cladwell), Parade (Iola Stover). Graduate of NYU Vocal Performance. Love to Mom, Dad and Jackie. ELENA MARISA FLORES (Lisa) hails from Martinsville, Indiana. She is thrilled to be on this fabulous tour. Favorite credits include: The House on Mango Street, Into
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The Woods and Hair. I’d be nothing without my friends and family. Thank you! JAMES MICHAEL LAMBERT (Eddie). Last seen nationally in Happy Days (Ralph Malph) with world renown director Garry Marshall & Oscar composer Paul Williams. Film/TV: Emmy winning “Mad Men” (AMC), “Lights.” (PBS). Graduate UCLA TFT. <3 2: M, D, GM, AF, CL, MW, J&M, & TIGGS! ETHAN LE PHONG (Pepper). Credits: SMC’s Joseph (Benjamin); East West Player’s Pippin (Pippin); Hollywood Bowl’s Les Mis and RENT; WWRY (original cast recording), Royal Albert Hall’s The King & I (Luntha); Naked Boys Singing—Movie; HBO’s Little Britain USA. JEFF APPLEGATE (Ensemble, u/s Harry Bright, u/s Sam Carmichael, u/s Father Alexandrios). Tour: West Side Story (u/s Tony). Regional: Pioneer Theatre (West Side Story—Tony), Pennsylvania Center Stage (Lend Me a Tenor), Meadowbrook Theatre (The Rocky Horror Show). Film: The Good Shepherd; Englishman in New York; Veronika Decides to Die. JULIUS CHASE (Ensemble, u/s Eddie). Laissez les bon temp rouler! Julius is a proud native of New Orleans, Louisiana and recent CCM graduate (2010). Many thanks to TRC, Stewart, friends, fam and mentors! Dare to Dream. Tours: Disney’s High School Musical. EILEEN FAXAS (Ensemble, u/s for Donna Sheridan, u/s Rosie). As a TV reporter, Eileen won 3 Emmys before running away to join the musical theatre circus. Favorite credits: Drowsy Chaperone (Drowsy), Wizard of Oz (Wicked Witch). My deepest thanks to all who believed! EileenFaxas.com. THOMASINA E. GROSS (Ensemble, u/s Ali) is thrilled to be joining the Mamma
Mia! family. Baldwin Wallace Conservatory Alum, SAG/AEA. Credits: “GLEE”, Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, Hair (Europe). Thanks: THOR and Tara Rubin Casting. Love to my fam and friends! G.I.G! All other ground is sinking sand… CAROLE DENISE JONES (Ensemble, u/s Lisa) was born in Virginia and studied Musical Theater at James Madison University. National tours: Whistle Down the Wind (Candy). Regional: Aida (Aida), Dreamgirls (Michelle Morris). ALISON LUFF (Ensemble, u/s Sophie Sheridan, u/s Ali). Off-Broadway: I’ll Be Damned (Claire/Nell). NYC: Like You Like It (Rosalind), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Millie). Favorite Regional: …Spelling Bee (Olive, Ovation Award), Little Woman (Jo). Love to her sweet family, Judy, Spencer and Craig. www.AlisonLuff.com. MARLENE MARTINEZ (Ensemble, u/s Ali, u/s Lisa) has performed with Deborah Gibson, Gladys Knight, Kristen Chenoweth, The Doobie Brothers and Chicago. Film: A Single Man. B.F.A in Musical Theatre from CSUF. Thank you to my family for their endless love and support! MARIO MATTHEWS (Ensemble, u/s Sky) is a proud member of Actors’ Equity. He is thankful to the Universe, his mother, Krystle, Vicente, Honeymooners and to his wonderful friends. And many thanks to Tara Rubin Casting. Please visit mariomatthews.com. BENJAMIN J. McHUGH (Ensemble, u/s Bill Austin, u/s Sam Carmichael, u/s Father Alexandrios). Hairspray (Corny Collins). International: The Producers (Lead Tenor), Grease (Vince), Shout! The Musical of the Wild One (Deltone). Regional: Jekyll & Hyde (Savage/Spider/J&H u/s). Benjamin is thrilled to be joining the Mamma Mia! family! www.benjaminjmchugh.com.
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CHRISTOPHER HUDSON MYERS (Swing, u/s Pepper). N.Y./Regional: Les Misérables (Marius), Altar Boyz (Abraham), Gay Bride of Frankenstein (Hairy), Cabaret (Emcee), The Wedding Singer (Robbie). Thanks to Rachel, my family, AEA, Tara Rubin Casting and ABBA! BRIAN RAY NORRIS (Ensemble, u/s Harry Bright, u/s Bill Austin). Previous credits: Annie at North Carolina Theater as Bert Healy, Sweeney Todd at Casa Manana as Beadle Bamford and was featured in The Full Monty at Paper Mill Playhouse. Other favorite roles: Roger/Grease, Mr. Collins/Pride & Prejudice. MERRILL PEIFFER (Ensemble, u/s Tanya, u/s Donna Sheridan). Favorite credits: Magenta in The Rocky Horror Show, Doatsey Mae in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, and Acid Queen in The Who’s Tommy. For her parents and special boys— thanks for adding laughter and love to my life. KYLI RAE (Dance Captain, Swing). “Kids Inc.,” “General Hospital.” She has danced with Joffrey Ballet and on the Academy Awards. She was cast in the first European tour of Grease as Marty and the European tour of Fame. CHRISTOPHER SERGEEFF (Ensemble, u/s Pepper, u/s Eddie). Recent: West Side Story (Chino) at Atlanta TOTS 2007; Carnival at The Kennedy Center; Hello, Dolly! at Ogunquit Playhouse starring Sally Struthers; Beauty and the Beast at The Ordway Center. Personal favorite: dead guy on “Law & Order” with Jerry Orbach. SHANNON LEA SMITH (Swing) Received a B.F.A. in Dance from University of Illinois. National Tour: Cats. Regional: Marty in Grease, Sillabub in Cats, Apache dancer in …Joseph, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
and Nine. Film: Leading Ladies. Visit www.ShannonLeaSmith.com. JENNIFER SWIDERSKI (Ensemble, u/s Tanya, u/s Rosie) Favorites: The Drowsy Chaperone (first national tour, performed title role). …Spelling Bee (Rona), The Full Monty (Vicki), South Pacific (Nellie), Sisters of Swing (Patty—Best Actress Carbonell nomination). Big Gratitude to Loved Ones! www.jenniferswiderski.com. TRAVIS TABER (Ensemble, u/s Sky). OffB’way: For Lovers Only, Promenade (Legacy Series). Regional: I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change as both Man 1 and Man 2. (Westchester Broadway), Oliver! (White Plains Performing Arts Center). Thank you to my awesome family. Col 3:23. TROY WOODCROFT (Swing). Baz Luhrmann’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Original Australian cast/recordings of Rent (Mark u/s), Beauty and the Beast (Young Prince). International/U.S. tours of Cats (Mungojerri/Tugger). West Side Story (Snow Boy), Oliver, Chess, Peter Pan in Pan. B.J. FORMAN (Production Stage Manager). Broadway: Avenue Q, 42nd Street. OffBroadway: Jewtopia, Confessions of a Mormon Boy, The Musical of Musicals, Pirates of Penzance, The Rink. National/International Tours: Grease, 42nd Street, Man of La Mancha, Joseph…Dreamcoat, Phantom of the Opera. Proud member of Actors’ Equity Association. As always, love to Mark. TINA R. PERRUCCI (Stage Manager) is thrilled to join the company of Mamma Mia! International Tours include: Grease, Fame, Porgy & Bess and Sophisticated Ladies. Favorite Regional/B’way Workshops include: Big River & brooklyn. www.tinaperrucci.com. MATT SCHREIBER (Assistant Stage Manager). Broadway: In the Heights and Avenue Q. National Tour: In the Heights.
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Matt also performed the roles of Nicky/Trekkie Monster in the Broadway cast of Avenue Q. JUDY CRAYMER (Producer) graduated from the Guildhall School of Music in 1977 and has since worked extensively in the theatre, film, television and music industries. She worked as a stage manager for the Haymarket Theatre in Leicester, the Old Vic Theatre, London and on the original production of Cats for Cameron Mackintosh and the Really Useful Theatre Company. In 1984, Judy became the managing director of Three Knights Ltd, formed by Benny Andersson, Tim Rice and Björn Ulvaeus and was the Executive Producer for the West End production of Chess at the Prince Edward Theatre. In 1987, Judy decided to pursue a career in film and television where she produced and developed television drama and comedy. The idea of Mamma Mia! was originated by Judy who in 1996 formed Littlestar Services Limited with Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and Richard East, to produce the stage musical. She is the Producer of Mamma Mia! and has produced 25 productions around the world. In 2002, Judy was presented with a Woman of the Year Award in recognition for her international success with Mamma Mia! The same year the show was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Musical. In the Queen’s birthday honours list of 2007, she was honoured with an MBE for her contribution to the music industry. Judy produced Mamma Mia! the Movie, starring Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan, which became the highest grossing musical film worldwide. In 2008 Judy was honoured with the Women in Film ITV Achievement of the Year Award. Mamma Mia! the Movie was also nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy, a BAFTA for Outstanding British film and Judy was personally nominated by BAFTA
for the Carl Foreman Award for Special Achievement. Judy is producing Viva Forever, a musical based on the songs of the Spice Girls. RICHARD EAST (Producer). Born in Australia. A Fine Art graduate from the Victorian College of the Arts, Melbourne, Australia in 1977, Richard has worked in the entertainment industry for 24 years in Australia, London and the U.S. in various capacities including promoter, producer and artist manager. He is a peer of the Australia Council. Richard has been involved in Mamma Mia! from its inception. BJÖRN KRISTIAN ULVAEUS (Music & Lyrics) was born in Gothenburg, April 25, 1945. Member of Hootenanny Singers, one of Sweden’s most popular groups of the Sixties. Met Benny Andersson, member of The Hep Stars, in 1966. In 1970 the pair started releasing records as a duo and also staged a cabaret show together with their fiancées, Agnetha Fältskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. Björn and Agnetha were married July 6, 1971. Björn and Benny collaborated on the musical Chess with lyricist Tim Rice in 1983, opening in May of 1986 in London’s West End, on Broadway in 1988, and a reworked version in Stockholm in 2002. Wrote Kristina From Duvemåla, opening in October 1995 and ran for three years. Involved heavily in the staging of Mamma Mia!. GÖRAN BROR BENNY ANDERSSON (Music & Lyrics). Born 16 December 1946 in Stockholm. 1952 Received accordion lessons from his father and grandfather. 1964–68 Hep Stars, Sweden’s most popular rock band in the 1960’s. During this time, he began composing music. 1972–82 ABBA. 1982–84 Composed Chess (with Björn Ulvaeus). 1987 with Orsa Spelmän, recorded three albums deeply rooted in Swedish folk music. 2001, formed Benny
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Anderson’s Orchestra, resulting in three albums and several summer tours. 1990–95 Composed the music to Kristina from Duvemåla. 1995 Received the title of professor from the Swedish government. 2007 Inducted to in the Royal Swedish Academy of Music. Appointed Honorary Doctor at Stockholm. CATHERINE JOHNSON (Book). Theatre: Rag Doll, Renegades, Suspension, Too Much Too Young, Boys Mean Business, Dead Sheep, Little Baby Nothing, Shang-aLang and MAMMA MIA!. Through the Wire, a musical for NT/Shell Connections. Television: “Casualty,” “Byker Grove,” “Love Hurts,” “Gold,” “Linda Green.” Original screenplays: Rag Doll, Where’s Willy? (HTV) and “Sin Bin” (BBC), series “Love in the 21st Century” (Channel 4), “Dappers” (BBC3). Awards: Bristol Old Vic/HTV Playwrighting Award, Thames Television’s Writer-in-Residence Award and Thames Television’s Best Play Award and was nominated in 2002 for a Tony Award for Best Musical Book for MAMMA MIA! Film: Catherine wrote the screenplay for the MAMMA MIA! movie released July 2008. PHYLLIDA LLOYD (Director). Film: MAMMA MIA!, Gloriana a Film. London Theatre: Six Degrees of Separation, Hysteria, Wild East (Royal Court), Mary Stuart (Donmar Warehouse, Apollo, Broadway), The Way of the World, Artists and Admirers, MAMMA MIA! (London, Broadway and worldwide). Opera: The Handmaid’s Tale (Copenhagen, English National Opera and Toronto), The Carmelites, Verdi Requiem, Rhinegold, Valkyrie, Siegfried and Twilight of the Gods (English National Opera). For Gloriana a Film, an International Emmy, a F.I.P.A. d’Or, and the Royal Philharmonic Society Award. South Bank Show Award for Mary Stuart and Peter Grimes. Tony Award nomination for Mary Stuart and
honoured by the Queen with a CBE for services to drama in 2009. ANTHONY VAN LAAST MBE (Choreographer). Theatre: Sister Act, Bombay Dreams, Joseph…, Jesus Christ Superstar, Song & Dance, Hair. Shows: Mika, Kate Bush, Sarah Brightman, Barry Humphries, Michael Crawford, Siegfried and Roy. Film: MAMMA MIA!, The HalfBlood Prince, Never Say Never Again, Excalibur, Hope and Glory. Awarded the MBE for Services to Dance and Choreography, 1999. MARK THOMPSON (Production Designer). For the National Theatre: Henry IV Parts 1 & 2, The Duchess of Malfi, Life x 3, The Wind in the Willows, The Madness of George III, Arcadia, Pericles, What the Butler Saw and The Day I Stood Still. Other work includes: Bombay Dreams, The Lady in the Van, Follies, Doctor Dolittle and Blast!. For the RSC: Much Ado About Nothing, The Comedy of Errors and The Unexpected Man. Opera includes: The Mikado (Lyric Chicago), Carmen (Paris), Macbeth (Met NYC), Peter Grimes (Opera North). Film: The Madness of King George (costume design). HOWARD HARRISON (Lighting Designer). Mary Poppins (London/Broadway/U.S. tour); Mamma Mia! (London/Broadway and worldwide); Macbeth (West End/Broadway); Tom Stoppard’s Rock ’n’ Roll (Royal Court/West End/Broadway); Creditors (Donmar); Glengarry Glenn Ross, Love Song (West End). Opera and dance work includes Il Trovatore, Aida, I Masnadieri and Otello for the Royal Opera; The Merry Widow for ENO; Swan Lake and Romeo and Juliet for English National Ballet; and The Makropulos Case and Nabucco for the Metropolitan Opera, New York. Awarded the Laurence Olivier Award for Best
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Lighting Designer in 2008 for Macbeth. Received Tony Award nominations for Mary Poppins and Macbeth on Broadway. ANDREW BRUCE (Sound Designer) Appointed head of sound at the Royal Opera House in 1971. Co-founded Autograph Sound Recording. Associate designer credits: Evita, Cats and Starlight Express. Original design credits: Song and Dance, Abbacadabra, Little Me, Les Misérables, Chess, Follies, Into the Woods, The Card, Miss Saigon, Children of Eden, City of Angels, Martin Guerre, The Fix, The Witches of Eastwick, The Secret Garden, Alice in Wonderland, MAMMA MIA!, Sweeney Todd, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Mary Poppins. Recent work: Seven Deadly Sins, Isadora and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland for The Royal Ballet. BOBBY AITKEN (Sound Designer) has been involved with theatre sound for more than 20 years. London work includes Cyberjam, We Will Rock You, Blast!, Grease, Return to the Forbidden Planet, Pete Townsend’s The Iron Man, In the Midnight Hour, High Society, Time, Sweeney Todd, Bitter Sweet, Children of Eden, The Fix and Mamma Mia! U.K. regional work includes productions at Coventry Belgrade, Derby Playhouse, Sheffield Crucible, Manchester Royal Exchange, Watford Palace and Leicester Haymarket. RSC: The Beggar’s Opera and Bartholomew Fair. Opera: Carmen, Madame Butterfly, Tosca, Aida and La Bohème at the Royal Albert Hall. MARTIN KOCH (Musical Supervisor, Additional Arrangements and Materials). Musical supervisor: Billy Elliot, Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, Cats (London), Oliver! (London), Martin Guerre (U.K. tour), Mamma Mia! (worldwide). Orchestrations: Just So, Moby Dick, Tutankhamun, Which Witch, Mamma Mia! (Tony nomination 2002), Jerry Springer The Opera.
Many arrangements for international artists and orchestras. Koch & Gilpin: Martin started this music production company with long time friend and collaborator Nick Gilpin. They have been responsible for the production and composition of numerous TV programs and produced many albums, including Mamma Mia! (Grammy nomination 2002) and Jerry Springer The Opera. MARTHA BANTA (Resident Director) directs Mamma Mia! Broadway and Tour. Founding artistic director of the Adirondack Theatre Festival and the Artistic Associate for New York Theatre Workshop. Credits: directing new work at Lincoln Center, Soho Rep, Ensemble Studio Theatre, Cincinnati Playhouse, St Louis Rep, Portland Center Stage, Pittsburg Public Theatre; RENT; Playhouse Disney Live in Disneyworld. DAVID HOLCENBERG (Associate Music Supervisor). Broadway: Mamma Mia!, Seussical, Titanic, Show Boat. David also music directed Ragtime (U.S. premiere, L.A. Drama Critics Award; Distinguished Achievement in Musical Direction), Dessa Rose (Lincoln Center) and The Phantom of the Opera (Toronto). David’s show Bingo is currently playing around the country. JANET ROTHERMEL (Associate Choreographer) is currently supervising all the North American companies of Mamma Mia! Broadway/national tour credits include Joseph…Dreamcoat, Beauty and the Beast. Janet was the Associate Choreographer for the Miss U.S.A./Universe Pageants and the “Carol Burnett Show.” Member of Actors’ Equity. BILL CONGDON (Music Director) has been with Mamma Mia! since 2004. Many regional, stock and symphony orchestra credits, including CPCC Summer Theatre, Charlotte Rep, Greensboro Symphony, Charlotte Symphony, North Carolina
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Symphony, Opera Carolina and the NC Ballet Theatre. He holds a B.M.E. from East Carolina University (N.C.), and both a Masters of Music and Performer’s Certificate from Eastman School of Music (N.Y.). Love to Dana. TARA RUBIN CASTING (Casting). B’way/tours: A Little Night Music, Billy Elliot (adult casting), Shrek, Guys and Dolls, The Country Girl, Rock ’n’ Roll (U.S. casting), The Farnsworth Invention, …Young Frankenstein, The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, My Fair Lady, Pirate Queen, Les Misérables, The History Boys (U.S. casting), Spamalot, Jersey Boys, …Spelling Bee, The Producers, The Phantom of the Opera, Good Vibrations, Bombay Dreams, Oklahoma!, Happiness, Flower Drum Song, Imaginary Friends, Metamorphoses, Frogs, Contact, Thou Shalt Not, Man of No Importance. Yale Rep. DAVID GRINDROD ASSOCIATES (Casting). Current London and other casting includes: Chicago, Mamma Mia! (worldwide), Love Never Dies, Shoes, Ghost, Shrek, The Wizard of Oz, Crazy For You. Associated with over 15 Andrew Lloyd Webber productions. Film: Dancer Casting for Nine directed by Rob Marshall, Ensemble Casting for Mamma Mia! directed by Phyllida Lloyd and The Phantom of the Opera directed by Joel Schumacher. Television includes “Over The Rain” and “How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria.” David Grindrod Associates is a member of the Casting Directors Guild of Great Britain. ALLIED LIVE (Tour Marketing/Publicity) is a full-service marketing and advertising agency representing Broadway shows, national tours, performing arts institutions and experiential entertainment entities. Clients include: Billy Elliot, Hair, West Side
Story, In The Heights, Washington National Opera, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Cirque du Soleil, Madame Tussauds Hollywood, Hollywood & Highland Center. www.alliedlive.com. WORK LIGHT PRODUCTIONS (Production Management), is dedicated to creating and producing live entertainment. Current projects include the national tour of Avenue Q, Julie Andrews’ The Gift of Music and development of the new musical James and the Giant Peach. WLP is led by founding partner and President, Stephen Gabriel and former IMG Artists Vice President Nancy Gabriel. Production Management overseen by Rhys Williams and Mike East. www.worklightproductions.com. ARTHUR SICCARDI THEATRICAL SERVICES, INC. (Technical Consultant) has served as technical supervisor on more than 200 Broadway shows, including A Chorus Line; Gypsy; Chicago; Hello, Dolly!; Cats; The Real Thing; Ballroom; Dreamgirls; Broadway Bound; Chess; Cat on a Hat Tin Roof; Jerome Robbins’ Broadway; City of Angels; Biloxi Blues; Death and the Maiden; My One and Only; Victor, Victoria; My Fair Lady; Sunset Boulevard; Fiddler on the Roof; Mamma Mia!; Annie Get Your Gun; The Tony Awards. NINA LANNAN ASSOCIATES (General Management/Executive Producer). Current Broadway productions include Mamma Mia! and Billy Elliot; North American tours include 9 to 5 and Billy Elliot. Upcoming productions include Little Rock, Finding Neverland and the second North American tour of Billy Elliot. Principals in the firm include Maggie Brohn, Amy Jacobs and Devin Keudell. 13I
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ANDREW TREAGUS (International Executive Producer) was the originating General Manager for the London production of Mamma Mia! and is now the International Executive Producer for all productions of the show around the world. Andrew has managed a large number of musicals in the West End of London including A Chorus Line, Ain’t Misbehavin,’ Annie, On Your Toes, City of Angels, Starlight Express, Aspects of Love, Grease!, The Rocky Horror Show, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Saturday Night Fever, Pirates of Penzance, Dancin’ and La Cage aux Folles.
ANDREW TREAGUS ASSOCIATES LIMITED General Mananger................................Philip Effemey International Manager ......................Mark Whittemore PA to Andrew Treagus ..........................Jacki Harding Production Coordinator ..........................Felicity White International Travel Manager ................Lindsay Jones PRODUCTION TEAM Resident Director ..................................Martha Banta Associate Choreographer ..................Janet Rothermel Associate Music Supervisor ............David Holcenberg Associate Scenic Designer ......................Nancy Thun Associate Costume Designer................Scott Traugott Associate Lighting Designer ..................Ed McCarthy Associate Sound Designer ..................David Patridge Associate Hair Designer ....................Josh Marquette Musical Transcription............................Anders Neglin Casting Consultant..............................David Grindrod CASTING TARA RUBIN CASTING Tara Rubin CSA, Eric Woodall CSA Laura Schutzel CSA, Merri Sugarman CSA, Dale Brown CSA Kaitlin Shaw, Lindsay Levine
STAFF FOR MAMMA MIA! LITTLESTAR SERVICES LIMITED
Directors ............................................Judy Craymer Richard East Benny Andersson Björn Ulvaeus International Executive Producer ........Andrew Treagus Business & Finance Director ..............Ashley Grisdale Administrator..........................................Peter Austin PA To Judy Craymer ..............................Katie Wolfryd Marketing & Communications Manager ....Claire Teare Marketing & Communications Co-ordinatorLiz McGinity Head of Accounts ..................................Jo Reedman Accountant ..........................................Sheila Egbujie Administrative Assistant........................Matthew Willis Receptionist ................................Kimberley Wallwork Legal ServicesBarry Shaw Howard Jones At Sheridans Production Insurance ServicesWalton & Parkinson Ltd. Business Manager For Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus & Scandinavian Press ....Görel Hanser NINA LANNAN ASSOCIATES General Manager ....................................Amy Jacobs Company Manager ....................................Nick Lugo Assistant Company Manager ............Caitlyn Thomson Management Associate ........................Ryan Conway Management Assistant ..........................Danielle Saks
TOUR MARKETING DIRECTION ALLIED LIVE Laura Matalon Marya K. Peters John Gilmour NATIONAL PRESS REPRESENTATIVE BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN Adrian Bryan-Brown Joe Perrotta Music Published by EMI Grove Park Music, Inc. and EMI Waterford Music, Inc. Production Stage Manager ......................B.J. Forman Stage Manager ................................Tina R. Perrucci Assistant Stage Manager ....................Matt Schreiber Dance Captain ..............................................Kyli Rae Production Manager..............................Rhys Williams Associate Production Manager ....................Mike East Head Carpenter ..................................Matthew Bates Assistant Carpenter ................................Eric Stewart Flyman ............................David “Sideshow” Burgdorf Production Electrician ..............................Rick Baxter Head Electrician ......................................Mark Leslie
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WHO’S WHO in the CAST Deck Electrician ..................................Dawn Kenseth Front Light Operator ..............Jennifer Joy Veldhuizen Vari*Lite Programmer ......................Jonathan Dunkle Production Sound Engineer..................David Patridge Head Sound ............................................Jeff McWay Assistant Sound ....................................Kevin McCoy Head Properties ................................Andrew Iverson Assistant Properties ..................Susan Williams-Finch Wardrobe Supervisor..........................Heather Yerrick Assistant Wardrobe..............................Season Saulet Hair Supervisor ......................................Jeri Nicolas Technical Consultant ..........................Arthur Siccardi Assistant to the Choreographer ..............Ryan Sander Assistant Sound Designers ..................Jason Dejardin Kevin Kennedy Electronic Keyboard Prep........................Bryan Crook Assistant Costume Designer ..............Robert J. Martin Associate to Casting Consultant ......Stephen Crockett Production Assistants ......Christy Benanti, Chad Lewis Legal Counsel (US) ....................Lazarus & Harris LLP Scott R. Lazarus, Esq., Robert C. Harris, Esq. Immigration Counsel ............Kramer, Levin, Naftalis & Frankel LLP/Mark Koestler, Esq. Accounting ............Rosenberg, Neuwirth and Kuchner Original Logo Design ..........Littlestar Services Limited National Advertising ......................Serino Coyne, Inc. Merchandising ....................Max Merchandising, LLC/ Randi Grossman Merchandise Representative....................Tauz Lozano Insurance..........Walton & Parkinson Ltd., DeWitt Stern Banking ........................................City National Bank Travel Agent ............................................Tzell Travel Hauling ..............................................Clark Transfer Accommodations ................TourWerks, Chris Renzulli Ground Transportation ..............Executive Car Service Rental Vehicles ........Enterprise Entertainment Division
CREDITS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Scenery constructed and painted by Hudson Scenic Studio, Inc. Sound equipment supplied by Masque Sound. Lighting equipment supplied by PRG Lighting and Vari*Lite, Inc. Soft goods by I. Weiss and Sons. Costumes executed by Barbara Matera Ltd., Tricorne New York City, and Carelli Costumes. Millinery by Lynn Mackey. Wet suits by Aquatic Fabricators of South Florida. Custom Men’s shirts by Cego. Custom knitting by C.C. Wei. Custom fabric printing and dyeing by Dyenamix and Gene Mignola. Shoes by Native Leather, Rilleau Leather and T.O. Dey. Gloves by Cornelia James. Properties by Paragon Theme and Prop Fabrication. Health, Energy & Vitamin boosters supplied by Emergen-C. Feel The Good! Mamma Mia! was originally produced in London by Littlestar Services Limited on April 6, 1999. Visit Mamma Mia! on the web at www.mamma-mia.com
The actors and stage managers employed in this production are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States. Backstage and Front of the House Employees are represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (or I.A.T.S.E.). The musicians employed in this production are members of the American Federation of Musicians. The Press Agents and Company Managers employed in this production are represented by the Association of Theatrical Press Agents & Managers.
Tour Direction The Booking Group Meredith Blair, Kara Gebhart, Mollie Mann Brian Brooks and Richard Rundle www.thebookinggroup.com
This production is produced by a member of The Broadway League in collaboration with our professional union-represented employees.
Theatrical equipment is moved on a carbon neutral basis by Clark Transfer, Inc. in association with NativeEnergy.com.
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Blumenthal Performing Arts recognizes with gratitude the dedication and support of the following contributors.
Producer’s Circle Chairman’s Council Mr. and Mrs. William B. McGuire, Jr.
President’s Council Peg and Jay Adamczyk Jim and Cathy Baily Mrs. Nancy B. Thomas and Mr. William M. Barnhardt Arthur D. Becker, Christine K. Becker, Kimberly K. Becker
Amy and Philip Blumenthal Betsy and Alfred Brand Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Cameron Mr. William K. Diehl, Jr. Walter and Michele Fisher Dorlisa and Peter Flur
Tom and Vickie Gabbard David and Barbara Goodman Beverly and Jim Hance Chuck and Diane Harrington Mr. and Mrs. David L. Hauser
Sally Hawk and Tommi Levi Scot and Diane Powell Jeanne and Rick Puckett Mr. and Mrs. Eric Sklut Edgar and Karen Whitener
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Grand Patron Dr. Monique Abner Larry Adams Bill and Valerie Alexander Elizabeth Austin Mr. and Mrs. John M. Barry Dr. and Mrs. Edward S. Baum Mike and Renee Baumbach Ralph and Linda Beck Mark and Louise Bernstein Roy and Amy Bivens Mr. and Mrs. Alan Blumenthal Crandall and Erskine Bowles James and Sara Buck Peter and Cynthia Buck James R. Bullock Bret Burquest Jeffrey Carlson Nan and Hal Clarke Steve and Elaine Coats Brandon and Amy Croom Roger Cuddy Bill and Rose Cummings James W. Donahue Pepper and Roddey Dowd Mr. and Mrs. James F. Downs Marica and Bob Dynko Greg Ewald
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Contributions received March 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011.
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The Arts & Science Council supports Blumenthal Performing Arts’ 2011 Fiscal Year budget with a Basic Operating Grant in the amount of $345,401.
Blumenthal Performing Arts receives support from the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Cultural Resources.
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Opera Carolina OPERA CAROLINA’S 2011-2012 SEASON SOARS TO NEW HEIGHTS
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enthrall longtime opera fans and newcomers pera Carolina’s 2011-12 Season, alike.” underwritten by a generous sponsorship All performances are at the Belk Theater. from Wells Fargo Private Bank, promises a spectacular lineup of grand operas featuring new Season subscriptions are on sale now, with single tickets available (beginning at $15) on August 1. productions and renowned artists. For ticket information, call 704.372.1000 or The Company’s 63rd season opens with visit www.operacarolina.org. Opera Carolina an exciting new production of Verdi’s highly charged Spanish drama, Il Trovatore on October offers a 25% discount for subscribers to the full Opera season, as well as a new Youth Discount 15, 20 and 23, starring the emotion-stirring to encourage adults to bring young people to the Italian tenor Antonello Palombi and Opera. Student Rush tickets and discounts for international opera diva Denyce Graves. groups are also available. Madama Butterfly, Puccini’s iconic Founded in 1948 as the Charlotte Opera romantic tragedy, follows on January 21, 26, 28 Association by and 29. a small group Korean of volunteers, soprano today Opera Yunah Lee Carolina is the stars in a largest dazzlingly professional provocative opera company production in the by worldCarolinas. Its renowned mission is to Japanese inspire the artist Jun region’s diverse Kaneko. community The Opera Carolina - Madame Butterfly 2012 production. Designed by Jun Kaneko. Photo courtesy of Opera Omaha. Opera season comes to a magnificent conclusion through the presentation of Opera, Operetta, and Education & Outreach programs that with the Charlotte premiere of Tchaikovsky’s elevate the quality of life in the Carolinas. Opera romantic setting of Alexander Pushkin’s masterpiece Eugene Onegin on March 17, 22 and Carolina is supported by individuals and 25, featuring North Carolina’s own Metropolitan corporations throughout the region, and is also supported, in part, with operating support from Opera star Anthony Dean Griffey as Lensky. the Arts & Science Council. Additional support “The season’s inspired repertoire radiates is provided by the North Carolina Arts Council, the power of opera on a grand scale,” notes a division of the Department of Cultural James Meena, general director and principal Resources, and the National Endowment for the conductor of Opera Carolina. “From Arts. Opera Carolina is a member of OPERA international stars to visual productions as America. breathtaking as the music, the season will
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he Charlotte Symphony recently announced its exciting 2011-2012 Classics series. Founded in 1932, the 2011-2012 season marks the 80th anniversary of the Charlotte Symphony and the second season of Music Director Christopher Warren-Green. Warren-Green will conduct eight of the ten programs in a Classics series that continues the Symphony’s tradition of highlighting emerging, exceptionally gifted soloists who are the brightest of their generation. Guest performers include pianist Martina Filjak, cellist Joshua Roman, pianist Joyce Yang, violinist Chad Hoopes, and Swedish soprano Klara Ek. Guest conductors include the esteemed Music Director of the North Carolina Symphony, Grant CHRISTOPHER WARREN-GREEN Llewellyn, and Michael Stern, conductor of the Kansas City Symphony in Kansas City, Missouri. Christopher Warren-Green opens the season on September 16 and 17 with the passionate music of beloved Russian composers – Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich, and Mussorgsky. Featured soloist is the young Croatian pianist Martina Filjak, who will perform Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat Minor. Filjak was the winner of the 2009 Cleveland International Piano Competition and took First Prize at both the 2007 Viotti International Music Competition and the 2008 International Music Competition
Maria Canals. Long absent from Classics concerts, instrumental music by J.S. Bach will be performed on two programs this season: the Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in November and the Orchestral Suite No. 1 in April. Classics 8 celebrates the music of Tchaikovsky as part of a month-long Tchaikovsky Festival, presented in collaboration with Opera Carolina and the North Carolina Dance Theatre. In addition to the Classics concerts, festival performances throughout the month of March include Opera Carolina’s production of Eugene Onegin, ballet with NCDT, and a special KnightSounds series concert by the Charlotte Symphony. “When I moved to Charlotte, it was a treat to discover the presence of the North Carolina Dance Theatre and Opera Carolina in the city,” says Music Director Christopher Warren-Green. “I saw the opportunity for the Symphony to collaborate with both of these wonderful arts organizations to showcase the talent of Charlotte. The Tchaikovsky Festival in March 2012 promises to be an exciting partnership." The 2011-2012 season comes to a magnificent conclusion in May with Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis, performed with the Oratorio Singers of Charlotte. In addition to the Symphony’s 80th year, this season also marks the 60th anniversary of the Oratorio Singers of Charlotte. Missa Solemnis is one of Beethoven’s greatest achievements, contemporaneous with his famous Symphony No. 9.
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The art of living well Carolinas Medical Center supports the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arts community because we believe that being well rounded is a healthy way to live.
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