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Produced by and benefiting

BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS

A C O N C E R T F E AT U R I N G

LINDA EDER with W I L L I A M S T E I N, piano PE T E R C A LO, guitar

Production Stage Manager N AT H A N H U R L I N Lighting Designer Z AC K TO M I LO Music Director WILLIAM STEIN

October 4, 2014 Dear Friends: We are thrilled to once again return to beautiful New Hope and the historic Bucks County Playhouse for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’ third edition of Bucks County Cabaret. You continue to graciously open your hearts to us and we are overjoyed to have such deep roots now in this generous community.

We’ve discovered here in Bucks County an uncommon and authentic sense of caring and compassion and a tremendous, deep commitment to supporting HIV/AIDS causes.

As you know, Broadway Cares produces benefit performances of every variety, from big Broadway performances to intimate classical music concerts, dance festivals to a modern-day burlesque show. And, once in a while, we come upon an event with a group of supporters and volunteers so passionate about our cause and so willing to step forward to help. Without hesitation the Bucks County Cabaret committee has again eagerly stepped up to do whatever needed to be done.

What’s especially remarkable is that we continue to find that this generosity of spirit isn’t limited to the committee. It flows through the community. The money raised tonight will help so many here in Bucks County, across Pennsylvania and all around the country with lifesaving medication and health care, counseling, healthy meals, emergency financial assistance and so much more.

We hope you have a spectacular time tonight and enjoy this special evening with the remarkable Linda Eder. We also hope you feel proud that – once again – the community of Bucks County has made a difference for those battling HIV/AIDS. At Broadway Cares, we have a phrase that is repeated quite often, which on evenings like tonight resonate very true for me: “What we do together makes a difference.” Indeed, it will.

Sincerely,

Tom Viola Executive Director

L INDA E DE R Showcasing one of the greatest contemporary voices of our time, Linda Eder’s diverse repertoire spans Broadway, standards, pop, country and jazz. As the tragic character “Lucy” in the Broadway musical Jekyll & Hyde, from composer Frank Wildhorn, Eder blew the roof off of New York’s Plymouth Theatre each night as she belted out signature songs “Someone Like You” and “A New Life.”

Her Broadway debut, for which she earned a Drama Desk nomination, sent her already rapidly rising star blazing across the sky, securing her spot as one of America’s most beloved singers and dynamic live performers.

In October 2013, Linda released Christmas Where You Are, the follow-up to her best-selling and critically acclaimed Christmas Stays the Same. The CD features 12 tracks, including six selected by fans on social media and two originals from Eder. It also features a unique twist on the classic “Baby, It’s Cold Outside.” Eder re-wrote the song and performs with her teenage son, Jake, to represent a classic mother-son debate over going outside to play in a snow storm.

Born in Tucson, AZ, and raised in Brainerd, MN, Eder began her career singing in her home state and eventually landed a gig at Harrah’s Casino in Atlantic City. But it was her appearances on the 1987 season of Star Search, where she won for an unprecedented 12 weeks, that attracted the attention of audiences and record companies alike.

Eder launched her recording career in 1991 with her self-titled debut album.

She soon established a vital niche as America’s most popular and acclaimed new interpreter of pop standards and theatrical songs with 15 solo albums and 12 musical recordings. Those albums highlight Eder’s abundant vocal gifts as well as her skill for delivering dramatic, emotionally resonant interpretations of familiar songs while making them her own. She followed up with The Other Side of Me, a country pop blend of contemporary music, including a song written by Eder. And in June 2010, Eder and Clay Aiken covered Roy Orbison’s “Crying” as a duet on Aiken’s album Tried & True.

The concert stage remains the mainstay of Eder’s career. She has performed for sold-out crowds in venues across the country and throughout Europe, appearing at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, Radio City Music Hall, Wolftrap and the Ravinia Festival.

Always touring in good company, her collaborations include the late Oscar-winning composer and pianist Marvin Hamlisch, Tony winner Michael Feinstein and Keith Lockhart, conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra. lindaeder.com

Buc ks C oun t y C abare t C ommi t t e e David R. McShane, Chairman • Scott Bass • Drew Desky • Bob Egan Greg Kammerer & Fred White • Louis Licitra • Pamela Morrison John Rowe & Steve Noonan • Sam & Happy Shipley • Ron Strouse Gene Underwood • David Witchell

S p onsors PRODUCING SPONSORS David R. McShane, Paxson Hill Farm and The Samantha Fund Tonamora Foundation E N T E R TA I N M E N T S P O N S O R Greg Kammerer & Fred White B E N E FAC T O R S Scott Bass & Dominic Chiarello Sam & Happy Shipley LEADERSHIP SPONSORS Crown Cruise Vacations & Celebrity Cruise Lines Kathy Inch Ron Strouse & Fred Cresson A DV E R T I S I N G S P O N S O R Drew Desky & Dane Levens PAT R O N S P O N S O R S Susan & Tod Hullin David Maue & David Gaudette John Eric Sebesta & William Tomai Joe & Mary Alice Smith Glenn M. Troost & Brett D. Gilbert Robert N. Wilson & Michele Plant, Pheasant Hill Foundation

S p e c ial T hanks Alex Fraser, Robyn Goodman, Daryl Boling, Stephan Rapp, Ryan Fuller and all our

friends at the Bucks County Playhouse Kevin and Sherri Daugherty, Bridge Street Foundation David McShane and Paxson Hill Farm Ron Strouse & Fred Cresson Mary Beth Brillman and The 1850’s River House DiSh Catering for generously providing catering for the pre-show reception Bell’s Tavern, Brian’s Restaurant, Florentino’s, Francisco’s on the River,

Martine’s RiverHouse Restaurant & Bar, The Pineville Tavern, C’est La Vie

and Sciascia Confections for generously providing catering for the VIP reception And the tireless and generous Bucks County Cabaret Committee

P roduc t ion C redi t s Prouduction Manager...................................................................Christopher DeLuise Sound Board Operator.........................................................................Alden Fulcomer Follow Spot Operators....................................................Jacob Gilbert, David Kelley Ticketing.......................................................................................................Skip Lawing Graphic Design.............................................................................................Joy Nelson Committee Liaisons........................................................Ryan Walls, Danny Whitman Auctioneer......................................................................................................Lorna Kelly

Buc ks C oun t y P l ayhouse S t af f Producing Director........................................................................................Alex Fraser Executive Producer.............................................................................Robyn Goodman General Manager........................................................................................Daryl Boling Management Associate....................................................................Morgan Manfredi Director of Development..............................................................................Bess Godin Director of Marketing..............................................................................Stephen Rapp Director of Public Relations & Promotions.....................................Mandee Kuenzle Executive/Marketing Assistant.................................................................Sam Defalco Director of Education................................................................................Hester Kamin Education Manager........................................................................................Joann Bull Finance & Office Manager...................................................................Jamie DelaCruz Playhouse Historian.................................................................................Peggy McRae Venue Manager...........................................................................................Milo Lanoue Assistant Venue Tech & Audio Tech..................................................Alden Fulcomer Production Manager......................................................................................Paul Revaz Director of Audience Services.......................................................Maureen Cotellese Audience Services Manager................................................................Matt Robertson Concessions Manager................................................................................Trisha Dasch

T he a t re Au t hori t y Ac knowl e dge me n t We wish to express our gratitude to the performers’ unions – Actors’ Equity Association, American Guild of Musical Artists, American Guild of Variety Artists and SAG-AFTRA – through Theatre Authority Inc. for their cooperation in permitting the artists to appear on this program.

NOTHING COULD BE BE T TER, THAN LINDA EDER A ND HELPING

BROADWAY CARES. Greg Kammerer & Fred White

Why We Support Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS makes grants to more than 450 AIDS and family service organizations across the country, including FACT Bucks County, seven in Philadelphia, 21 throughout Pennsylvania and 14 in New Jersey.

They couldn't do this without your generosity.

Thank you for joining us in our support for Broadway Cares.

Sam & Happy Shipley

Congratulations to Broadway Cares for all they do... and for bringing great entertainment to Bucks County.

Ron Strouse & Fred Cresson

An extraordinary location!

The Ontario Hairstylists Association salutes Linda Eder for this incredible event and her support of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please be sure to join FACT Bucks County for the New Hope & Lambertville WORLD AIDS DAY Event on December 1st and for FACT’s Jingle Bell BINGO themed “Island of Misfit Toys” on December 10th.

Details on all of FACT’s upcoming events can be found on our web site along with information on our Student Scholarship Program and much more.

broadway c are s/ e qui t y figh t s aids STAFF

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

TO M V IO LA Executive Director

O F F I C E RS

PRO DU C T ION J. Jason Daunter Producing Director Christopher DeLuise Cat Domiano Trisha Doss Nathan Hurlin Valerie Lau-Kee Lai Skip Lawing Sarah Mitchel Joe Norton Scott T. Stevens CO MMU N IC AT ION S & D EVE L O P M E N T Danny Whitman Director of Communications & Development Lane Beauchamp Josh Blye Mo Brady Frank Conway Angelica Franklin Joy Nelson Dex Ostling Roy Palijaro Ryan Walls Aaron Waytkus FINANC E & A D MIN IS T R ATI O N Larry Cook Director of Finance & Administration Michelle Abesamis Ngoc Ha Bui R. Keith Bullock Ed Garrison Yvonne Ghareeb Dennis Henriquez Donald Huppert Rose M. James Brian O’Donnell Dan Perry Madeline Reed RETAIL O U T R EA C H Peter Borzotta Chris Gizzi Andy Halliday DA NCERS R ES PON D IN G TO AI DS Denise Roberts Hurlin Sarah Cardillo Christopher F. Davis CLASSIC A L A C T ION Chris Kenney

Paul Libin, President Ira Mont, First Vice President Thomas Schumacher, Second Vice President Nina Lannan, Third Vice President Sherry Cohen, Fourth Vice President Philip Birsh, Treasurer Judith Rice, Secretary T R US T E ES Cornelius Baker John Barnes Scott Barnes Joseph Benincasa Chris Boneau Bob Boyett Barry Brown Kate Burton Robert Callely Kathleen Chalfant Alan Cumming Gavin Darraugh Michael David B. Merle Debuskey Maria Di Dia Paul DiDonato Sam Ellis Richard Frankel Roy Harris Richard Hester Craig Jacobs Richard Jay-Alexander Cherry Jones Nathan Lane Jay Laudato Margo Lion Joe Machota Nancy Mahon Mary McColl Kevin McCollum Michael McElroy Terrence McNally Jerry Mitchell Bernadette Peters Chita Rivera Jordan Roth Nick Scandalios Robert Score Marian Seldes Philip J. Smith Charlotte St. Martin David Stone Stuart Thompson Tim Tompkins Tom Viola (ex-officio) Robert E. Wankel Nick Wyman (as of September 2014)

WHAT WE DO TOGETHER MAKES A DIFFERENCE $10 provides a healthy dinner $50 pays for gas to the health clinic $100 helps provide home care for someone struggling in their fight with AIDS

$250 covers anti-viral medications for a man $500

who’s lost his job and his health insurance pays overdue rent and keeps a single mom with AIDS and her children from becoming homeless

To learn more about Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’ National Grants Program and the more than 450 AIDS and family service organizations nationwide we help fund, please visit broadwaycares.org/national_grants_program.

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