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Welcome Messages : Truist – Sponsor of Truist Broadway at DPAC Mayor Steve Schewel – City of Durham Bob Klaus – General Manager, DPAC DPAC Guiding Priniciples DPAC’s National Ranking and Awards Our Theater Family DPAC President’s Club Show Credits and Cast Information Mobile Entry at DPAC DPAC Group Services Guest Etiquette Triangle Rising Stars Discover Broadway DPAC Local Hero DPAC Ambassadors Connect with DPAC DPAC for All
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WELCOME FROM THE MAYOR It is my great pleasure to welcome you back to DPAC! It’s been a while. Absence makes the heart grow fonder. That is certainly true in the case of DPAC. In March 2020, just as we were preparing for the return of HAMILTON and other fabulous Broadway shows and concerts by our favorite performers, Durham and the nation faced an unprecedented change. We waited patiently. We took care of ourselves and each other. We worked remotely. We followed the “three W’s”— washing, waiting and wearing masks. We got our vaccinations. We gave thanks to all of our frontline employees and healthcare workers whose extra efforts continue to make the difference. I’m thrilled to say that it’s now time to reignite the energy, the passion and great entertainment we’ve come to expect from our beloved DPAC. And guess what? The award-winning HAMILTON is set to return for three dynamic weeks in May. If you have seen it before, now is your time to see it again. If you’ve never seen it, trust me and hundreds of thousands of others who have seen the show. You are in for a treat. There are other shows and artists I’m sure you won’t want to miss, such as Rain – A Tribute to the Beatles, Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations, Hadestown, Charlie Wilson, and so many more. And as usual, all the trappings that come with seeing a show or concert at DPAC still await you, starting with the beauty of the theater and DPAC’s legendary customer service. A visit to DPAC is an open invitation to experience Durham. It’s as easy as parking and walking to downtown restaurants, or taking a short drive to nearby malls, museums or historical sites. My wife and I have been Truist Broadway members at DPAC since it opened in 2008. While this is my last DPAC welcome letter as Durham’s mayor, rest assured that we will still be the biggest fans of this amazing performing arts center we love so much. Thank you being a part of our history, present and future just by choosing DPAC and Durham. Now settle into your seats to enjoy your DPAC experience and an unforgettable show. Sincerely,
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WELCOME FROM GENERAL MANAGER Welcome to DPAC! Or maybe better said … welcome back to DPAC! On behalf of my team at DPAC and our parent companies, Nederlander and Professional Facilities Management, we feel incredibly fortunate to once again be welcoming guests to DPAC, not only for great Broadway shows, but for all of the 200 performances planned for this season including world-class concerts, superstar comedians, and the many special events including speakers, holiday performances and family shows. The future looks very bright as all of Broadway’s biggest hit shows have DPAC in their plans, not just for this 2021 / 2022 season, but also for next season and beyond. As we planned and prepared for our reopening, your safety and peace of mind remained our highest priority. Our comprehensive Safety First Commitment is designed to protect guests, staff, vendors, and visiting shows, while maintaining the legendary customer experience for which DPAC is best known. We also want to recognize and thank the City of Durham for their commitment to safety with an investment of over $250,000, which enabled DPAC to add state-of-theart air purification systems, new touchless cleaning and disinfection equipment, touchless restroom fixtures, contactless ticket scanning equipment, contactless food & beverage payment processing, over 150 hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipe dispensers, and more. More than anything we want you to know how important you have been to DPAC as we have been planning and preparing to reopen for live events. Throughout our temporary closure, just 5% of our members contacted us to return their season tickets. Knowing that so many of our members and fans of DPAC events were cheering us on, gave the team here the extra fortitude needed to keep working toward the goal of being among the best prepared centers for live entertainment in America. And now the day is at hand for when we can once again say; “Welcome to DPAC, we’re glad you are here.” Sincerely,
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A Christmas Story, The Musical Book by
Music and Lyrics by
Joseph Robinette
Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
Based upon the motion picture “A Christmas Story” © 1983 Turner Entertainment Co., distributed by Warner Bros. written by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown and Bob Clark and “In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash” by Jean Shepherd. Produced with permission of Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, Inc. and Dalfie Entertainment, Inc. Starring
Blake Burnham Keegan Gulledge Briana Gantsweg Sam Hartley Nicholas Reed and
Chris Carsten with
John Adkison Kolten Bell Matthew Brennan Parker Burnham Collin Carlton Beth Conley Nick Davis Hannah Fairman Riley Fincher-Foster Jay Hendrix Erica Jane Hughes Jaxon James Natalia Valentina Jimenez Collin Khamphouy Luli Mitchell Emily Rhein Ben Sadowsky Carson O. Shelton Josiah Smothers Ashleigh Thompson Ryan Umbarila Hank von Kolnitz Sierra Wells Keira Belle Young Scenic Design based on the Original Broadway Scenic Design by WALT SPANGLER Scenic Design Adaptation by
Costume Design based on the Original Broadway Costume Design by
ELIZABETH HOPE CLANCY Tour Lighting Design by
Sound Design by
MICHAEL CARNAHAN CHARLIE MORRISON
Hair & Wig Design by
GERARD KELLY
Lighting Design based on the Original Broadway Lighting Design by
Casting by
Animals by
DON HANNA
ALISON FRANCK, CSA
HOWELL BINKLEY
Dance Musical Arrangements
GLEN KELLY
Musical Supervisor Technical Supervisor Associate Producer ANDREW SMITHSON RODNEY MANN ACCESS INDUSTRIES Executive Producer
Orchestrations by
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Vocal Arrangements by
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DANIEL SHER
Originally Directed on Broadway by
JOHN RANDO
Associate Choreographer
JASON A. SPARKS Tour Director
MICHAEL RADER Choreography by
WARREN CARLYLE Directed by
MATT LENZ
Exclusive Tour Direction: L. GLENN POPPLETON
Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC., of Woodstock, Illinois Originally Produced on Broadway by Gerald Goehring Roy Miller Michael F. Mitri Pat Flicker Addiss Peter Billingsley Timothy Laczynski Mariano Tolentino, Jr. Louise Beard Michael Filerman Scott Hart Alison Eckert Bob Bartner Michael Jenkins Angela Milonas Bradford W. Smith
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CAST (in of appearance) appearance) (in order order of
Jean Shepherd .............................................................................................................CHRIS CARSTEN Ralphie (Alternating) ......................................................BLAKE BURNHAM/KEEGAN GULLEDGE Mother .................................................................................................................BRIANA GANTSWEG Randy .........................................................................................................................NICHOLAS REED The Old Man ................................................................................................................. SAM HARTLEY The Bumpus Hounds...................................................................................................... REBA, JETHRO Schwartz............................................................................................................ CARSON O. SHELTON Flick .........................................................................................................................RYAN UMBARILA Esther Jane .................................................................................................................. LULI MITCHELL Mary Beth ................................................................................................... RILEY FINCHER-FOSTER Scut Farkus...................................................................................................................... JAY HENDRIX Grover Dill .................................................................................................................BEN SADOWSKY Miss Shields .................................................................................................................. SIERRA WELLS Fantasy Villain ................................................................................................... HANK VON KOLNITZ Bank Tellers ...................................................................CARSON O. SHELTON, RYAN UMBARILA Bank Robbers .........................................................................................KOLTEN BELL, NICK DAVIS Prisoner ...............................................................................................................................NICK DAVIS Can Can Girlfriend......................................................................................................... LULI MITCHELL Policeman............................................................................................................... HANK VON KOLNITZ Fireman ............................................................................................................................. KOLTEN BELL Doctor .................................................................................................................. COLLIN KHAMPHOUY Nurse ..................................................................................................................ERICA JANE HUGHES Flick’s Mother.......................................................................................................HANNAH FAIRMAN Mobster Tap Specialty .......................................................................................... JOSIAH SMOTHERS Santa Claus......................................................................................................... HANK VON KOLNITZ Winston ................................................................................................................... COLLIN CARLTON Chief Elf .............................................................................................................ERICA JANE HUGHES Nancy ............................................................................................. NATALIA VALENTINA JIMENEZ Goggles Kid ............................................................................................................ COLLIN CARLTON Waiter................................................................................................................... COLLIN KHAMPHOUY Carol/Waitress.................................................................................................. KEIRA BELLE YOUNG Neighbors, Shoppers, Parents, Students, Townspeople, Elves and Others KOLTEN BELL, MATTHEW BRENNAN, BETH CONLEY, COLLIN CARLTON NICK DAVIS, HANNAH FAIRMAN, RILEY FINCHER-FOSTER, JAY HENDRIX, ERICA JANE HUGHES, JAXON JAMES, NATALIA VALENTINA JIMENEZ, COLLIN KHAMPHOUY, LULI MITCHELL, EMILY RHEIN, BEN SADOWSKY, CARSON O. SHELTON, JOSIAH SMOTHERS, RYAN UMBARILA, HANK VON KOLNITZ, SIERRA WELLS, KEIRA BELLE YOUNG DANCE CAPTAINS MATTHEW BRENNAN, ERICA JANE HUGHES SWINGS
MATTHEW BRENNAN, EMILY RHEIN, PARKER BURHAM
STANDBYS
JOHN ADKISON; ASHLEIGH THOMPSON
UNDERSTUDIES
Understudies never substitute for listed players unless a specific announcement is made at the time of the performance.
For Ralphie – COLLIN CARLTON For Mother – HANNAH FAIRMAN;ASHLEIGH THOMPSON For Old Man – MATTHEW BRENNAN; JOHN ADKISON For Randy – JAXON JAMES; LULI MITCHELL; For Jean Shephard – JOHN ADKISON For Miss Shields – BETH CONLEY; ASHLEIGH THOMPSON
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SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT ONE Overture...................................................................................................................................... Orchestra Prologue: Outside radio station WOR, New York City/the radio studio desk – Christmas Eve, Several Years Ago Scene 1:....................... The Parker Family House and Higbee’s Department Store – December 1, 1940 “It All Comes Down to Christmas”.................................................. Ralphie, The Parkers and Ensemble “Red Ryder Carbine Action BB Gun”............................................................................ Ralphie and Jean “It All Comes Down to Christmas” (Reprise)........................................................Ralphie and Company Scene 2:..................................................................................The Parker Family House – The Next Day “The Genius on Cleveland Street”.......................................................................... The Old Man, Mother Scene 3:...............................................................................A Path Leading to School – Soon Afterward “When You’re A Wimp”.................................................................................................................... Kids Scene 4:.......................................................................................The Classroom – A Few Minutes Later “Ralphie to the Rescue!”................ Ralphie, Miss Shields, The Old Man, Mother, Randy and Ensemble Scene 5:..................................................................................The Parker Family House – A Week Later “What a Mother Does”....................................................................................................................Mother “A Major Award”...........................................................................The Old Man, Mother and Neighbors Scene 6:.......................................................The Parker Family House – Early Evening of December 13 Scene 7:....................................................................................... On The Road – Immediately Following “Parker Family Singalong”..................................................................................................... The Parkers Scene 8:...............................................................................The Parker Family House – Late That Night “Act I Finale”..........................................................................................................Ralphie and Ensemble THERE WILL BE ONE 15-MINUTE INTERMISSION ACT TWO Entr’Acte..................................................................................................................................... Orchestra Scene 1:............................................................................................ The Schoolyard and The Classroom “Sticky Situation”.............................Ralphie, Flick, Schwartz, Kids, Miss Shields, Nurse, Flick’s Mom Fireman, Policeman and Doctor Scene 2:........................................................................................................... Fantasy 1930’s Speakeasy “You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out”.................................................................................Miss Shields and Kids Scene 3:........................................................................... A Path From School – Immediately Following Scene 4:...................................................................... The Parker Family House – A Few Minutes Later “Just Like That”..............................................................................................................................Mother Scene 5:...............................................................................Santa’s Station at Higbee’s – Christmas Eve “At Higbee’s”.....................................................................................................................................Elves “Up on Santa’s Lap”.....................................................................Santa, Elves, Ralphie, Randy and Kids Scene 6:.................................................................................The Parker Family House – Christmas Eve “Before The Old Man Comes Home”..................................................................................... The Parkers Scene 7:.....................................................................................................................The Boys’ Bedroom “Somewhere Hovering Over Indiana”............................................................... Ralphie, Randy and Kids Scene 8:..............The Parker Family House, A Chinese Restaurant and the Town – Christmas morning “Ralphie to the Rescue” (Reprise)..........................................................................Ralphie and Ensemble “A Christmas Story”.................................................................................The Parkers and Full Company
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WHO’S WHO
A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL - ORCHESTRA MUSIC DIRECTOR, KEYS 2 —ANDREW SMITHSON
Associate Conductor, Keys 1 — Eric Kang Reed 1 — Henry Hernandez Reed 2 — Aveion Walker Reed 3 — Tanner Dawson Trumpet 1 — Nick Bruno Trumpet 2 — Joshua Harney Trombone 1— Raul Navarette Trombone 2— JD Handshoe Bass — Todd Hale Drums — Brian Malone Percussion — Laura Hamel The use of any recording device, either audio or video, and the taking of photographs, either with or without flash, is strictly prohibited.
BLAKE BURNHAM (Ralphie) is from Utah and thrilled to be making his National Tour debut! Favorite roles: The Secret Garden (Colin), Matilda (Bruce), Newsies (Les), Tarzan (Young Tarzan), and Freaky Friday (Fletcher). Thanks to the creative team, Alison, Big League, my Hale Centre Theatre family, and love to my parents and siblings. @theburnhamkids
Rays of gratitude to Avalon Artists Group and the entire Christmas Story team!
SAM HARTLEY (The Old Man) National Tour: Chicago (Billy Flynn), Elf (Buddy), Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Beast). Off-Broadway: The Lightning Thief (2017 Lucille Lortel Theater). Recent: Kinky Boots (Don, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina), Guys and Dolls (Sky Masterson, KEEGAN GULLEDGE (Ralphie) Keegan is AZBT), Ragtime (Ogunquit Playhouse). Special from Fairhope, Alabama and is beyond excited Thanks to the ACS family, the gang at GBM, to be a part of his first national tour. Some of TeamHartley and my Caleb. @samfred88 his favorite past roles include: Newsies (Les), Seussical (JoJo), Matilda (Bruce) and being a part NICHOLAS REED (Randy) is from Fort Worth, of a Godspell in Central Park. Keegan wants to TX. Nicholas is excited to be performing in A thank his Eastern Shore Repertory Theater Family Christmas Story. Credits include: Mary Poppins for preparing him for this opportunity and his (Michael - Plaza Theatre), Finding Neverland loving family for all their support while making (Michael Llewelyn Davies - Prather/APEX dreams happen!@keegan_gulledge Touring), Newsies (Les - Plaza Theatre). Thank you to my supportive family, Franck Casting, and CHRIS CARSTEN (Jean Shepherd) Mr. Carsten, Big League Productions for this opportunity. after weathering the COVID storm, is delighted @nicksterreed to have made it to the other side to return for a seventh year in this exquisite holiday staple! JOHN ADKISON (Standby: Jean Shepherd, During this forced reprieve from performing, he The Old Man), Nat’l tour: Elf the Musical ‘17/‘18 has been busy wrangling his three daughters in his (Walter Hobbs), The Music Man (Harold Hill). California home and managing to appear in local Regional credits include: 1776 (John Hancock), projects such as THE LAST BEST SMALL TOWN, She Loves Me (Georg Nowack), A Piece of My BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, and THE LIFE AND Heart (The American Men) Damn Yankees (Mr. SORT OF DEATH OF ERIC ARGYLE. Some of Applegate). When not onstage, John is an awardhis favorite roles include John Adams in 1776, winning independent filmmaker. Many thanks Captain Hook in PETER PAN, and Henry Higgins to The Hell’s Kitchen Agency for making this in MY FAIR LADY. Thanks to his family for their possible. More at thisnthatfilms.com. Luke 1:37 love and support! KOLTEN BELL (Ensemble) Kolten Bell (he/ BRIANA GANTSWEG (Mother) A Gentleman’s him/his) is stoked to be spreading some holiday Guide to Love and Murder (national tour), Beauty cheer this year! Love to friends and family who and the Beast, Annie, School of Rock (Tuacahn), helped him get here. Please check out www.bfrj. Kinky Boots (The Gateway), Born Yesterday org to help fight for racial justice within the theater (Cortland Theatre), Austen’s Pride (ACT of CT), community. @koltenb and All Shook Up (New London Barn Playhouse).
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WHO’S WHO
MATTHEW BRENNAN (Ensemble, Swing, U/S Old Man, Dance Captain, Resident Director) is thrilled to return for his fifth year of touring with A Christmas Story! Recent regional credits: The Mousetrap (Christopher Wren), Crazy For You (Bobby Child), Brigadoon (Tommy Albright), Into the Woods (Baker). Big love to Ahj, Frankie, and Kyla. @Mattyib
RILEY FINCHER-FOSTER (Mary Beth, Ensemble) is thrilled to be making her national tour debut! Favorite roles: Matilda (title role); Little Mermaid (Flounder); Annie Get Your Gun (Little Jake). Special thanks to Michael, Brittany, KSA, family, friends, SCCT, SC Upstate theatre community, Frank Casting, Big League, and my ACS team. Insta: @riley.fincherfoster
PARKER BURNHAM (Swing) is excited to be touring with ACS and his brother! Favorite credits: Les Miserables (Gavroche), Seussical (Jojo), Matilda (Nigel, Eric), A Christmas Story (Flick), A Tale of Two Cities (Little Gaspard), and The Music Man (Winthrop). Thanks to the creative team, Alison, Big League, and my HCT family. @theburnhamkids
JAY HENDRIX (Scut Farkus, Ensemble)is thrilled to return to ACS! Selected credits: ACS (Flick-2019 tour), Because of Winn Dixie (Stevie Dewberry-Goodspeed), A Girl and a Boy Dance dev. prod. (Mikey-dir. Marshall Pailet), & Descendants (Carlos-BCPA). Special thanks to Nancy, Chris, Tammy, Jodi, Faye, Alison, Big League, & Mom/Dad for your unwavering support & love! @jayhendrixofficial
COLLIN CARLTON (Winston, Ensemble, U/S Ralphie) This is Collin’s first US tour and his first role outside of his home state of Arkansas. Past credits include Willy Wonka (Charlie), James and the Giant Peach (James), and Elf (Michael). Collin is thrilled to have this incredible opportunity and would like to thank his family and friends for all of their support and encouragement! @ collinjonescarlton BETH CONLEY (Ensemble, U/S Miss Shields) is thrilled to be joining the ACS family for her second year! Favorite Credits: Anytime Annie/ Dance Captain in 42nd Street (Post Playhouse), Little Sally/Dance Captain in Urinetown (Post Playhouse), Gloria in Damn Yankees (Tibbits Summer Theatre). Current City: NYC. Hometown: Rochester, NY. Training: Wright State University. bethconley.com, @bethconley89 NICK DAVIS (Ensemble) A recent graduate from Penn State’s Musical Theatre program, Nick is originally from the Boston area. Recent credits include: Greg in A Chorus Line, Pippin, An American in Paris, and more (Music Theatre Wichita). As always, thanks to his parents for their constant love and support! @nickudavis HANNAH FAIRMAN (Ensemble, U/S Mother) is thankful to be spending the Christmas season with ACS for a third year! Tours: A Chorus Line (Japan & China). Regional credits: Crazy for You (Patsy), The Marvelous Wonderettes (Cindy Lou), and Mamma Mia (Arkansas Rep). BFA Point Park University. Insta: @fannahairman
ERICA JANE HUGHES (Chief Elf, Assistant Dance Captain, Ensemble) is pleased to be back on Cleveland Street! Erica Jane is a proud actorvist. She encourages this audience to research and support the Broadway Advocacy Coalition, a group of dedicated artists working to dismantle systems of racism in theater. This world and all art is most beautiful when it’s intersectional. @ericajanehughes JAXON JAMES(Ensemble,U/S Randy/Dill/ Schwartz/Flick) is honored and ecstatic to be making his National Tour debut as the internal swing with “ A Christmas Story”. Recent professional credits include: Beauty and the Beast (Chip), A Christmas Story ( Randy). Youth productions: A Night At the Museum by Kota ( Richard), Making it on Broadway ( himself), Broadway’s Lost Treasures ( Oliver Twist). Jaxon would like to thank his family, friends and his support team at : Zoom Talent, CESD, Franck Casting, Real Dance, Making it on Broadway, and Wright Way Coaching for all of their love and guidance along the way! @jaxonjamestheoffical NATALIA VALENTINA JIMENEZ (Nancy, Ensemble) is thrilled to make her National Tour debut! Credits: Annie (Annie), A Christmas Carol (Belinda). Youth productions: Into the Woods (Little Red Riding Hood), Fame (Carmen), Matilda (Bruce). Love and thanks to family, teachers, Franck Casting, ACS Team, manager Gabby @Serendipity Entertainment, Bonnie @ Stewart Talent and everyone supporting her journey.@itsnataliavalentina
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WHO’S WHO
COLLIN KHAMPHOUY (Waiter, Ensemble) is a native of Madison, Wi. Credits include: JOSEPH..DREAMCOAT, SOUND OF MUSIC (Fireside Theatre), swing in the National Tour of PIPPIN, Disney Cruise Lines (Mediterranean/ Baltic), MAMMA MIA! (Winnipesaukee Playhouse), GYPSY (Capital City Theatre). BA in Dance from Point Park University. So grateful to be here. Happy holidays! @collinkpoo LULI MITCHELL (Esther Jane, Can Can Girlfriend, Ensemble, U/S Randy/Tap Specialty) is thrilled about ACS! Regional Credits: Annie (Tessie), Matilda (Lavender). Huge thanks to Big League Productions, Franck Casting, Jessi Clayton, Bobby Cronin, The Prep. Joede Persson, Dance Plus, Thommie Retter, Take 3 Talent, Sherry Kayne, CESD, OHA, friends and family.
ASHLEIGH THOMPSON (Standby: Mother, Miss Shields) National Tours: The Wizard of Oz (Glinda/Aunt Em), Finding Neverland (Mary Barrie, u/s Sylvia); Regional: 9 to 5 (Judy), Jenny Wiley Theatre; Company (Kathy), Heritage Theatre Festival; Oliver! (Nancy), Festival 56. BFA Musical Theatre, Shenandoah Conservatory. Love to my Allen and my family. RYAN UMBARILA (Flick, Ensemble) is ecstatic to join A Christmas Story. He was last seen as Charlie in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Ryan would like to thank the entire cast, Kim at Zoom Talent, CESD, Franck Casting, and Big League Productions for this opportunity. “Thank you, mom, dad, Brianna, and Olivia, for your constant love and support.” Instagram: @ryanumbarila
HANK VON KOLNITZ (Santa, Ensemble) Tour Debut! Favorite Credits: West Side Story (Riff), The Little Mermaid (Prince Eric), Rocky Horror Picture Show (Eddie), Jesus Christ Superstar (Pilate), Seussical, Best Little Whorehouse in Texas & Mamma Mia. BFA Musical Theatre from CCM. HankvonKolnitz.com Agency: The Mine “S/o to my fam and everyone along the BEN SADOWSKY (Dill, Ensemble) is excited way”. to be touring with A Christmas Story! Favorite roles: Elf (Santa Claus), Everybody (Time). SIERRA WELLS (Miss Shields, Ensemble) Professional Performing Arts School, NYC. A Sierra is so excited to be joining the tour of big thank you to my supportive family, Kyle, ACS! Credits include: The Glass Menagerie Alison Franck, and Big League Productions for (Laura), Hamlet (Ophelia), Sense & Sensibility (Marianne), Cabaret (Lulu/Sally us), Avenue Q this opportunity. (Bad Idea Bear/Mrs. T). All of my love to Tim CARSON O. SHELTON (Schwartz, Ensemble) & Stanley, Mom & Dad, the boys. www.sierraan Atlanta based actor, recently played Kurt wells.com IG: @sierrakathleen in The Sound of Music. Other Regional: Mary Poppins (Michael Banks) and Pippin (Theo). KEIRA BELLE YOUNG (Waitress, Carol, Notables: Newsies (Les), Matilda (Bruce), and Ensemble) is thrilled to be returning to A Elf (Michael Hobbs). A member of the CSTC Christmas Story the Musical Tour. King and Pre-Pro Company, he was a Featured Performer I National Broadway Tour (Princess Ying at JTF 2020 and the 2019 Shuler Awards. @ Yaowalak), Playwrights Horizons - The carson.o.shelton Pain of My Belligerence (Olive). Grateful to Alison Franck, Michael Rader, John Mara Jr., JOSIAH SMOTHERS (Tap Specialty, and my family for always supporting me. @ Ensemble) is thrilled to be in A Christmas Story! keirabelleyoung Josiah made his National Tour Debut as Michael/ Jack in Finding Neverland and was Les in DC’s JEAN SHEPHERD (Originating Author) One Arena Stage’s Newsies. Josiah is a dancer/ of the most nostalgic, humorous storytellers of singer/actor at Studio Bleu in Ashburn. Josiah his day, Shepherd wrote for several magazines would like to thank his family and friends, Mr. and his articles were published in a series of Dave, Miss Kim, Justin, Nathan and all his Bleu books including The America of George Ade, In teachers and God for this opportunity. Follow God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash, A Fistful him on Instagram: @itsjosiahsmothers EMILY RHEIN (Swing) Thank you for supporting the return of live theatre! Fourth year touring with ACS and thrilled beyond words to be Swinging for our extraordinary ensemble this year! Originally from Des Moines, Iowa. WIU BFA. For my mom, who didn’t mind her adult daughter moving back home over the last year.
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Showman (FOX); Snow White (Walt Disney Pictures); Medusa (Sony Pictures Animation); Aladdin (Walt Disney Pictures). TV credits include Smash, Sesame Street, The Flash and Johnny and the Sprites, and Fox’s upcoming A Christmas Story live musical. Additional honors: Richard Rodgers Award for Musical Theatre (American Academy of Arts and Letters); ASCAP Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award; Jonathan Larson Award. Both are graduates of the University of Michigan Musical Theatre program and members BENJAMIN “BOB” CLARK (Motion Picture of the Dramatists Guild of America, Inc. Director/Co-Screenwriter) was an actor, director, screenwriter and producer. Mr. Clark directed JOHN RANDO (Original Broadway Direction) a diverse collection of both blockbuster and Broadway credits include the currently highly cult hits including Black Christmas, Murder by acclaimed revival of On The Town, A Christmas Degree, Tribute and Porky’s. Working from Jean Story, The Wedding Singer, Urinetown (Tony and Shepherd’s book, In God We Trust, All Others Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Director), A Pay Cash, Mr. Clark directed, and co-wrote with Thousand Clowns and Neil Simon’s The Dinner Shepherd and Leigh Brown, the motion picture Party. His recent Off-Broadway credits include A Christmas Story. Films that followed included this season’s Lives of the Saints (Primary Stages), Rhinestone, Turk 182!, From the Hip, Loose The Heir Apparent (2014 SDCF Calloway Award Cannons, and Baby Geniuses. for Direction – Classic Stage Company), All in the Timing (Primary Stages – 2013 Obie Award for JOSEPH ROBINETTE (Book) is a 2013 Tony Direction), and The Toxic Avenger, among many Award nominee and Drama Desk Award nominee others. He directed the Encores! Productions and the award-winning author of fifty-five of Little Me, It’s a Bird... It’s a Plane... It’s published plays and musicals. His works have Superman, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, On the been produced in all fifty states and in seventeen Town, Damn Yankee, Face the Music, Strike foreign countries. Twelve of his plays have been Up the Band, Do Re Mi, The Pajama Game translated into foreign languages. His plays have and Of Thee I Sing. He also directed the staged been produced by Lincoln Center, Pittsburgh performance of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Playhouse, Barter Theatre, Laguna Playhouse, Carousel at the New York Philharmonic. Goodman Theatre and the BBC, among others. Robinette collaborated with E.B.White on the MATT LENZ (Director). Broadway: Charlie authorized stage version of Charlotte’s Web, and the Chocolate Factory, Hairspray, Catch Me and he wrote the musical version with composer If You Can, The Velocity of Autumn (Associate Charles Strouse. Director on original productions), Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Resident Director). OffBENJ PASEK AND JUSTIN PAUL (Lyrics/ Broadway: Pageant: The Musical (Drama Desk Music/Arrangements) are the Tony, Oscar® and nomination), The Irish Curse (Soho Playhouse), Golden Globe-winning songwriting team behind Idaho! (NYMF), The Great Daisy Theory, the Broadway musicals Dear Evan Hansen Fingers and Toes (NYMF), and Alan Ball’ s (Tony, Drama Desk Award, Obie Award, Outer The Amazing Adventures of Tense Guy. National Critics Circle Award, Helen Hayes Award) and Tours: A Christmas Story: The Musical, Charlie A Christmas Story, The Musical (Tony, Drama and the Chocolate Factory (Currently touring) , Desk, Outer Critics Circle Award nominations). The Sound of Music, Cheers Live Onstage, Catch Other musicals include Dogfight, (Lucille Lortel Me If you Can, and Hairspray (original and Award winner, Drama League, Outer Critics current tour). Lenz also directed productions of Circle, London Evening Standard Awards Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in Australia nominations), James and The Giant Peach, and Hairspray in South Africa; U.K.; Toronto; and Edges. Film projects include: La La Land Las Vegas; and Germany. Regional: Numerous (Lionsgate); Trolls (Dreamworks Animation). plays and musicals at; Paper Mill Playhouse, Upcoming film projects include The Greatest George Street Playhouse, St. Louis MUNY, of Fig Newtons and The Ferrari in the Bedroom. Shepherd’s radio broadcasting career began in Cincinnati in 1948. He eventually moved to WOR Radio in New York. He performed entirely without scripts. From 1971 to 1994, Shepherd became a screenwriter, writing and producing numerous television and cinema works. In 2005, Shepherd was posthumously inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame and the Broadcast Cable Hall of Fame.
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Ogunquit Playhouse, Cape Playhouse, Maltz Jupiter Theater, La Mirada Theatre, North Carolina Theatre, Zach Theatre, Gulfshore Playhouse, Casa Manana, Gateway Playhouse, Short North Stage, and Stamford Center for the Arts. Recent: US Premiere of Grumpy Old Men: The Musical and Buyer and Cellar. Lenz is the Artistic Director of the In The Works ~ In The Woods Festival of new works at Forestburgh Playhouse. www.mattlenzdirector.com
historic Cape Playhouse where he was celebrated for leading the organization through a significant renaissance and securing the theatre’s position in the American Theatre landscape. His diverse career in the arts has afforded him positions such as Artistic Director for Cirque du Soleil, Broadway Liaison and Arts Education Consultant to the New York City Department of Education and Director of Entertainment of the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. Directing and associate credits include: Off-Broadway: Stalking The Bogeyman (Outer Critics Circle Nomination), multiple productions with The York Theatre, You are Not Alone with Betty Buckley, Elegies a Song Cycle, The Testament of Mary, Mandela!; Tours: Varekai (Cirque Du Soleil), Scrooge: The Musical; Regional: The Cape Playhouse, Sacramento Music Circus, Westport County Playhouse, The Zach Theatre, The Forestburgh Playhouse, The Human Race Theatre, The Dramatist Guild, The Actors Studio. Proud member of SDC. MERRY CHRISTMAS! www.michaelrader.com
WARREN CARLYLE (Choreographer) Broadway: Director and Choreographer for After Midnight (Brooks Atkinson, Tony Award for Best Choreography), Chaplin (Barrymore), Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway (Broadhurst), Finian’s Rainbow (St. James) and A Tale of Two Cities (Hirschfeld). Also on Broadway he provided Choreography for A Christmas Story (Lunt Fontanne), She Loves Me ( Studio 54), On The 20th Century (American Airlines Theater), The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Studio 54) and Follies (Marriot Marquis). Off-Broadway credits include Cotton Club Parade, Girl Crazy, On The Town, Juno, and Stairway to Paradise (City Center Encores!); Working (Zipper), Slut! (ATA). Regionally, he directed and choreographed Limelight (La Jolla Playhouse), Buddy’s Tavern (The O’Neill Theater Center), and Lucky Guy (Goodspeed). He also choreographed Dancing In The Dark (Old Globe Theater), Randy Newman’s Harps & Angels (Mark Taper Forum), Camelot (Stratford Shakespeare Festival), 101 Dalmatians (Tour/Madison Square Garden), A Christmas Story (Tour), Mame (Kennedy Center), The Pirates of Penzance (Paper Mill, Goodspeed, Connecticut Critics Circle Award for Best Choreography), The Baker’s Wife (Goodspeed), and Pageant (Second City Chicago). He is represented on film and television by Deception starring Hugh Jackman (20th Century Fox), “Hope and Faith” (ABC), “An Evening at the Boston Pops” (PBS), and Elton John’s Made in England music video. Warren received a 2013 Emmy nomination for his work on Carousel for Live at Lincoln Center. He is currently choreographing the upcoming Broadway revival of Hello Dolly!, starring Bette Midler.
JASON A. SPARKS (Associate Choreographer) Jason A. Sparks is an award winning director and choreographer. Selected Director/ Choreographer credits: Hello, Dolly! (Los Metro Award Best Choreography, Teatro Insurgentes, Mexico City), Little Shop of Horrors (ACT of Connecticut), Altar Boyz (Cape Playhouse), Whiskey & Rye (NCL), The Rivals (The York Theatre). Choreographer: Gypsy (Cape Playhouse) Roundabout Theatre Company’s 51st Anniversary Gala, Propaganda! (NYMF Best Choreography Award). Broadway Associate/Assistant: Take Me Out (2stage), Kiss Me, Kate (Studio 54) Hello, Dolly!, Starring Bette Midler (Shubert Theatre), She Loves Me (Studio 54), After Midnight (Brooks Atkinson), Something to Dance About (New York City Ballet). NYC/ National Tours: Associate Choreographer 68th Annual Tony Awards starring Hugh Jackman and the 69th Annual Tony Awards starring Kristen Chenoweth and Alan Cumming, A Christmas Story (National Tour), Cotton Club Parade (City Center Encores!). Associate Director/Choreographer After Midnight Norwegian Cruise Lines. Jason is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University. @JasonASparks. www.JasonASparks.net
MICHAEL RADER (Tour Director) Michael Rader is a stage director based in New York City who made his mark internationally as an Artistic Director for Cirque du Soleil. Most recently, he served as the Producing Artistic Director for the
WALT SPANGLER (Original Broadway Scenic Design) Walt designed the original Broadway production of A Christmas Story The Musical. Recent/upcoming projects include the Broadway premiere of Escape To Margaritaville, directed by
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WHO’S WHO Christopher Ashley and the Broadway premiere and The Starcatcher, ANN: The Ann Richards of Tuck Everlasting, directed by Casey Nicholaw. Play, Cyrano de Bergerac, The Importance of Being Earnest, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, Please visit: waltspangler.com. All About Me, White Christmas, Curtains. ELIZABETH HOPE CLANCY (Original michaelcarnahandesign.com. Broadway Costume Design) Broadway: A Christmas Story, The Musical, Passing Strange, CHARLIE MORRISON (Tour Lighting The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?, Bobbi Boland and Designer) National/international tours: Disney’s The Ride Down Mt. Morgan. International: The The Little Mermaid, A Christmas Story: The Glass Menagerie (Shanghai Dramatic Arts), Musical, Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Death of a Salesman (Gate Theatre), A Few Good Christmas! The Musical (NYC, Grand Ole Men (Theatre Royal, Haymarket). New York: Opry, US Tour), A Chorus Line (U.S., Japan, and The Lady from Dubuque (Signature Theatre), China), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Miss Saigon, Measure for Measure (Shakespeare in the Park), Aida (U.S. and Asia), The Producers, Man of La The Antigone Project (Henry Hewes nomination) Mancha, Guys and Dolls, Groovaloo (N.Y.C., L.A., U.S. Tour), Hello, Dolly!, My Fair Lady, HOWELL BINKLEY (Original Broadway The King and I (U.S. and Korea), Spelling Bee, Lighting Design) Broadway: Prince of Broadway, Gypsy, 42nd Street (U.S. and Japan), Smokey Come From Away (2017 Tony nom), A Bronx Joe’s Café, The Who’s Tommy (Europe and Tale, Hamilton (2016 Tony Winner), After Japan), Titanic, The Music Man and many Midnight (2014 Tony nom), How to Succeed… others. Regional: Paper Mill Playhouse, Guthrie starring Daniel Radcliffe (2011 Tony nom), West Theater, Shakespeare Theatre Company (D.C.), Side Story (2009 Tony nom), Gypsy starring Patti Goodspeed Musicals, Seattle Repertory, Seattle LuPone, In The Heights (2008 Tony nom), Jersey 5th Avenue, Broadway Sacramento at Music Boys (2006 Tony Winner), Avenue Q, Parade, Circus, Theatre Under the Stars, Dallas Summer Kiss Of The Spider Woman (1993 Tony nom.) Musicals, Kansas City Starlight, Pittsburgh Co-Founder and Resident Lighting Designer for CLO, George Street Playhouse, North Carolina Parsons Dance. 1993 Sir Laurence Olivier and Theatre, PlayMakers Repertory, Tulsa Opera Canadian Dora Awards for Kiss of The Spider and many others. Charlie is the recipient of two Woman. 2006 Henry Hewes Design Award for Helen Hayes Awards for Outstanding Lighting Jersey Boys. 2016 Henry Hewes Design Award Design. www.cmlighting.com. for Hamilton. DON HANNA (Sound Design) is happy to MICHAEL CARNAHAN (Scenic Design be joining Big League Productions and the Adaption) Off-Broadway—Atlantic Theater tour of A Christmas Story. Don is a freelance Company: Skeleton Crew ; 59E59: I and sound designer and engineer whose work can You; Second Stage: The Happiest Song Plays be seen (well, heard) in national tours, regional Last; Signature Theatre: The Piano Lesson, theaters, and concert productions alike. Touring The First Breeze of Summer; Life Could Be A Highlights: An American In Paris (Sound Dream, The Marvelous Wonderettes, Three Mo’ Design, Big League Productions), The Wizard Tenors, Pygmalion, Howie the Rookie, Brando. of Oz National/International Tour (Sound Tours—Cheers, Live On Stage; A Christmas Design, Apex Touring) Pippin National Tour Story The Musical. Regional—credits include (Associate Sound Design/Head Audio, Apex Arena Stage, American Conservatory Theater, Touring), Fame The Musical (Sound Design). McCarter Theatre, Williamstown Theatre Regional Highlights: Regional Premier of Rock Festival, Baltimore Center Stage, Pasadena of Ages (Sound Design, Gateway Playhouse), Playhouse, Two River Theatre, Cleveland Play the world premier of Heartbreak Hotel (Sound House, Laguna Playhouse, Utah Shakespeare Design, Ogunquit Playhouse), Mel Brook’s Festival, Northlight Theatre, Signature Theatre, Young Frankenstein (Sound Design, North Shore Bucks County Playhouse, Ogunquit Playhouse, Music Theatre, Gateway Playhouse, Ogunquit Arsht Center, Musical Theatre West, San Playhouse), In The Heights (Sound Design, Jose Repertory, Center Rep. Broadway- John W Engeman Theatre), among many more. Associate scenic designer—Groundhog Day A special thank you to my friends, family and the Musical, Allegiance, The River, Peter Bethany for their continual love and support.
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WHO’S WHO
GERARD KELLY (Hair & Wig Design) Broadway: Hair. Tour: Ain’t Misbehavin’, Hair, Hello, Dolly!, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, The Musical!, My Fair Lady. West End: Hair. New York: The Public Theater, The Pearl Theater, The Classic Stage Company. Regionally: Westchester Broadway Theater, Maltz Jupiter Theater, Dallas Theater Center, Maine State Music Theater, Carousel Dinner Theater, Phoenix Theater, Sierra Repertory Theatre, San Francisco Theater Works, Cape Playhouse, The Ahmanson Theater, Sacramento Music Theater, Down Town Cabaret, West-Port Country Playhouse, George Street Playhouse. Shakespeare Festivals: New York, Lake Tahoe, New Jersey, Idaho, San Francisco. Movie: The Conjuring, Transamerica, Girls Will Be Girls, Notorious, The Ten, The Savages, The Other Woman. TV: Law and Order SVU, The Ru Paul Show, Are We There Yet. Others: The b-52’s, RuPaul, Charles Busch, Varla Jean Merman, Lypsinka, Jennifer Holiday, Laura Linney, Felicity Huffman, Marlo Thomas, Whoopie Goldberg, Lesley Mann, and William Hurt.
ALISON FRANCK (Casting Director) has been a casting director in NYC for over 25 years. She started as an assistant for many Broadway Productions, then she worked in film/ TV for several years, then from 2000-2010, she was the Resident Casting Director at Paper Mill Playhouse. In 2011 she joined the team at Liz Lewis Casting Partners, where she cast commercials, voice overs, film/TV and theatre. Alison now runs her own company, Franck Casting, where she has cast several tours of well-known musicals including Dreamgirls, An American in Paris, A Christmas Story: The Musical, A Chorus Line, Legally Blonde, The Simon and Garfunkel Story & upcoming The British Invasion Live. L. GLENN POPPLETON (Exclusive Tour Direction) also represents Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical; Mandy Patinkin in Concert; and An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin. Past tours include Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan; Disney’s Beauty and the Beast; and Monty Python’s Spamalot. WENDY J. CONNOR/DONNA FIEGEL (Press and Marketing) ) TRUE Marketing is a full-service entertainment marketing firm based in Orlando, Florida that boasts a full Marketing
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and Public Relations Consulting Team, Graphic Design Department, Social Marketing Strategy Team and In-House Video Production Team. Team TRUE has worked on national tours of A Christmas Story – The Musical, An American In Paris, Legally Blonde, A Chorus Line, My Fair Lady, Spring Awakening, The Producers, 42nd Street, Dreamgirls, Guys and Dolls, and The Wizard of Oz. www.TeamTRUE.com ANDREW SMITHSON (Musical Supervisor, Music Director) Tours: A Christmas Story: The Musical, Joseph…Dreamcoat (starring Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young), Gypsy, Aida, Legally Blonde, Jesus Christ Superstar. Off-Broadway: The Wonderful Wizard of Song, Flanagan’s Wake. Regional: Once on This Island, White Christmas, The Full Monty, A Chorus Line, and The Producers. Music Director and Orchestrator for A Christmas Carol (Trinity Rep), POPart: the musical (NYMF Festival), and Hard Times (First Irish Theatre Festival). Previous adjunct instructor at the University of CincinnatiCollege Conservatory of Music, vocal coach at PACE University in New York City, and Vocal Director at Celebrity Cruises Entertainment. WILLIAM BERLONI (Animal Director and Trainer) 2011 Tony Honoree for Excellence in Theatre, 2017 Drama League’s Unique Contribution to the Theatre and 2014 Outer Critics Circle award for Special Achievement. Broadway: THE FERRYMAN, THE CRUCIBLE, THE AUDIENCE with Dame Helen Mirren; LIVING ON LOVE, BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, LADY DAY AT THE EMERSON BAR AND GRIL, ANNIE (original and all revivals), A CHRISTMAS STORY THE MUSICAL, LEGALLY BLONDE, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE, CAMELOT, FRANKENSTEIN, THE FIRST, ALICE IN WONDERLAND, OLIVER!, ANYTHING GOES, NICK AND NORA, THE WIZ, (20th Anniversary revival and City Center 2009) THE WIZARD OF OZ, DINNER AT EIGHT, DOUBLE FEATURE (NYCB), THE WOMAN IN WHITE, AWAKE AND SING and THE LIEUTENANT OF INISHMORE. Mr. Berloni is the Animal Director of the new musical BECAUSE OF WINN DIXIE with music by Duncan Sheik and book and lyrics by Nell Benjamin, which had a successful run at the Goodspeed Opera House summer 2019. He has trained animals for
WHO’S WHO A Chorus Line toured the USA and Japan before performing for the first time ever in China in 2019. In the post pandemic 2021-22 season, Big League will remount its acclaimed tour of An American in Paris, premiere its new production of South Pacific, and tour its flagship production of LIVE, both on NBC. Other television includes A Christmas Story, The Musical for a 7th holiday POWER, BILLIONS, SESAME STREET, season. Future tours include Legally Blonde, and The Cher Show. HIGH MAINTENANCE, CASTLE ROCK, THE Memphis ___________________________________ VILLAGE, MODERN LOVE, LITTLE VOICE, ALMOST FAMILY, BETTY, RAMY, MR STAFF FOR A CHRISTMAS ROBOT, RUSSIAN DOLL, RAISING KANAN, STORY THE MUSICAL GHOST, THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL, ______________________________________ GIRLS5EVA, SAND DOLLAR COVE, LIFE EXECUTIVE PRODUCER AND BETH and AND JUST LIKE THAT. Mr. Daniel Sher Berloni and his family are the subjects of the docu- ____________________________________ series entitled WAGS TO RICHES WITH BILL GENERAL MANAGER BERLONI on the Discovery Family Channel that Big League Productions, Inc. premiered in August 2015. Published author of Zach Krohn BROADWAY TAILS, DOGA and SANDY THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A STAR. Director of ____________________________________ Animal Behavior at the Humane Society of New COMPANY MANAGER York. Follow William Berloni Theatrical Animals, Brent Watkins Inc. on Facebook and on twitter @BillBerloni. ____________________________________ www.theatricalanimals.com. hundreds of Off-Broadway, regional theatre, tours, television and movies. Recent movies include THE GREATEST SHOWMAN starring Hugh Jackman and BEN IS BACK starring Julia Robert and Lucas Hedges and MARRY ME with Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson. He provided the first live dog to play “Nana” in PETER PAN LIVE as well as “Toto” in THE WIZ
BIG LEAGUE PRODUCTIONS/DANIEL SHER (Executive Producer) 30 seasons of producing and general managing Broadway shows and attractions throughout the world. Highlights were collaborations with Disney on Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida (North America, Taiwan and China) and with Cameron Mackintosh on a new production of Miss Saigon. Also, USA tours of the Tony®-Award winning Broadway revival of 42nd Street and Susan Stroman’s Broadway production of Meredith Willson’s The Music Man. Others: Footloose (Las Vegas, USA) Titanic, 1776, Peter Pan, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum starring Rip Taylor, Blast!, The Who’s Tommy (North America, South America, Europe, and Japan), Ain’t Misbehavin’ with Ruben Studdard and the First National tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - flying car and all. More recent: The Producers (Susan Stroman’s original work), Hello, Dolly! with Sally Struthers, Guys and Dolls, My Fair Lady (US Tour and China premiere), original hip-hop dance show Groovaloo (Off-Broadway), Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (10 USA tours, Grand Ole Opry, and Madison Square Garden), Dreamgirls (US, China premiere, Japan), Hair (US and Japan), Bring it On (US and Japan), and Legally Blonde (US, China premiere, Singapore). In 2018-19,
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GUEST ETIQUETTE At DPAC, we’re committed to Guest Courtesy. Please remember to be a good neighbor to those seated around you. AFTER THE PERFORMANCE
Yes, the lobby gets busy and the parking lots can be tricky, but please remain at your seats until the houselights come up. As a courtesy to the performers and other audience members, DPAC asks that you do not rush for the exits prematurely at the end of the performance.
ENTERING AND EXITING THE SEATING AREA
Please time your exits and re-entry to the seating area to occur only at intermission or breaks between songs. This is a courtesy to other guests around you who will appreciate you keeping these disruptions to a minimum.
KIDS AT DPAC
Please note that all guests require a ticket, regardless of age. Children under the age of 6 are not allowed at most DPAC performances including Broadway, Concerts and Comedy shows. For some shows, DPAC will make recommendations on the appropriate minimum age based on the content and the length of the event. Parental discretion is always advised and judgment of the appropriateness of the content for each show should be made on an individual basis prior to purchase. Children must be able to sit quietly in their own seat without disturbing other guests. As a further courtesy to our guests, DPAC recommends one parent or chaperone for every one child in attendance.
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TRIANGLE RISING STARS THE BEST OF HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATER TALENT IN OUR REGION
Triangle Rising Stars celebrates outstanding achievement in high school musical theater, by focusing attention on the meaningful work being done both on and off stage by dedicated teachers and students.
As the regional qualifying event for The National High School Musical Theatre Awards™ (NHSMTA), also known as The Jimmy Awards®, Triangle Rising Stars brings together high school musical theater students from Durham, the Triangle and the surrounding region to perform and compete for a chance to represent DPAC in the national finals in New York City. To learn more about how to register your school’s theater program for Triangle Rising Stars, please visit: https://www.dpacnc.com/community/triangle-rising-stars.
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TRIANGLE RISING STARS In Spring 2021, DPAC named Joshua Messmore (St. David’s School) and Elena Holder (Durham School of the Arts) Triangle Rising Stars’ Best Actor and Best Actress winners. Joshua and Elena then went on to compete nationally at The Jimmy Awards®.
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DISCOVER BROADWAY Help local students experience their first ever Broadway show! Discover Broadway offers Truist Broadway members a way to donate tickets so their valuable seats do not go unused. Thanks to the generosity of DPAC’s Truist Broadway members, hundreds of tickets have been donated to deserving students from high schools and universities located throughout Durham. For many, these seats provided opportunities for students to experience their first ever Broadway show. By donating the tickets you cannot use, Durham students will receive the opportunity of a lifetime.
Here’s how you can donate: • If you know in advance that you cannot attend a show, or even if one member of your party will not be joining you, simply contact DPAC at :
DiscoverBroadway@dpacnc.com • You will receive an acknowledgment from DPAC that your unused tickets will be reprinted for donation to an area student. • DPAC will handle all other details and provide instructions to the recipient on how to access their tickets. * Ticket donations must be made at least 72 hours prior to the performance date. Discover Broadway donations do not provide tax donation receipts.
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PRE-SHOW DINING OPTIONS There are a wide variety of upscale and festive options within walking distance or a short drive of DPAC. Many offer pre-show dining discounts and after show specials. Show nights can be very busy, and reservations are strongly suggested where available. Check our Plan Your Visit page at DPACnc.com for Truist Broadway member special offers.
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DPAC’S LOCAL HERO Sharing the Magic of Live Entertainment Each year, DPAC’s Local Hero program provides VIP experiences to the most deserving community members who make a difference for others in everyday life here in the Triangle. Community members selected for this honor receive a DPAC VIP experience, including premium seating to a select show, VIP parking and access to DPAC’s President’s Club hospitality area. It is our hope that recipients, many of whom may be first-time DPAC guests, have the opportunity to enjoy the magic of live entertainment at DPAC as a small reward for their service in our communities. Want to nominate someone? Visit DPACnc.com for more information.
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DPAC PERFORMING ARTS AMBASSADORS Each fall, DPAC selects 20 area high school students who are passionate about live entertainment to serve as Performing Arts Ambassadors through out the school year.
Ambassadors are offered unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to attend DPAC’s varied and diverse events, while also having the chance to volunteer in guest service roles and report on their experiences via videos, online blogs, and social media posts.
Through this program, DPAC provides Ambassadors with meaningful and impactful experiences, while guiding their future careers in the arts. Follow DPAC’s Performing Arts Ambassadors throughout the season by visiting www.DPACnc.com/performing-arts-ambassador-blog.
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Make it an Extra Special Night Planning an overnight stay? The hotels below are within a short walking distance of DPAC. Check our Plan Your Visit page at DPACnc.com for Truist Broadway member overnight package offers.
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CONNECT WITH DPAC Download the Official DPAC App
DPAC’s new mobile app offers you a secure place to easily store and organize all of your mobile tickets, so you are ready for entry to every one of the blockbuster Broadway shows on our calendar. In addition, we’ll soon be adding more features including pre-order of drinks and snacks for pick-up at intermission, plus links to a digital copy of the show program, updates on all upcoming shows, and key tips to help you plan for your visit. Join today for these great benefits:
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Join today for these great benefits: • New Show Announcements • Latest news • Special Online Ticket Offers • New show announcements • Friends-Only Sweepstakes and Special Events • Special online ticket offers • Friends-only events It’ssweepstakes free, fast, and andspecial easy to sign up now. www.DPACnc.com It’s free, fast, and easy to sign up now at DPACnc.com. Join the Conversation
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DPAC FOR ALL $15 to $20+taxes Tickets Reserved Exclusively for Durham Residents
DPAC For All offers reserved seating for $15 to $20+taxes per ticket exclusively for residents of Durham for most Broadway shows and select special events. This program provides an opportunity for many to experience their first-ever live performance at a savings of 20% to 75%. Residents can purchase these specially discounted tickets in-person at the Blue Cross of NC – Ticket Center at DPAC. Sales end one month prior to the opening night performance of each show or while supplies last.
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