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TABLE OF CONTENTS

8

Welcome from our

36A Show Credits

10

Welcome from Mayor

38 Mobile Entry at DPAC

Welcome from Bob Klaus

48 Connect with DPAC

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Sponsor – Truist

Elaine O’Neal – City of Durham – General Manager of DPAC DPAC’s Guiding Principles

DPAC’s National Rankings and Awards

22 Our Theater Family 29 BMW of Southpoint President’s Club

and Cast Information

44 DPAC Rising Star Awards 54 Discover Broadway 56 Guest Etiquette

58 DPAC Local Hero Spotlight 60 DPAC Performing Arts Ambassadors

70 DPAC for All

34 DPAC Group Services

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s the proud sponsor of this exciting season of Truist Broadway at DPAC, we are delighted to welcome you to this performance!

The arts are a cornerstone of

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communities

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together in unique ways. We value our ongoing partnership with DPAC,

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Sponsoring the Truist Broadway at DPAC series is one simple choice

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Thank you for joining us. Now sit back and enjoy the show! 

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WELCOME FROM THE MAYOR

WELCOME FROM THE MAYOR

It is my great pleasure to welcome youas your to new DPAC It is my great pleasure mayor to welcome you to DPAC!

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Like so many Durham residents, I recognize the jewel that DPAC is to Durham and the Triangle region. Though we’ve endured a few changes for everyone’s ike so many Durham residents, I recognize the safety as we’ve attended shows recently, attendees have supported the jewel thatmasks DPACcheerfully. is to Durham the Triangle health-related actions and worn their That’sand the true spirit region. of Durham.

I’m thrilled to say that DPAC, after more

I’m thrilled to say that DPAC,than afteramore than isa decade, is continuing to the decade, continuing to showcase showcase the energy, the passion and great entertainment with a list of energy, the passion and great entertainment performances that people will travel from miles around to see. The awardwith a list of performances that people will travel from winning HAMILTON is set to return for three dynamic weeks in May. If you miles around see.to see it again. If you’ve never seen it, have seen it before, now is yourtotime This me season will feature some of biggest hits,show, concerts, trust and hundreds of thousands of Broadway’s others who have seen the you are in for a treat. comedy shows and special events to ever take the DPAC stage. You won’t want to miss the return of the Broadway sensation WICKED and the show of

There are other shows and artists I’m sure you won’t want to miss, including RENT, a perennial rock musical that premiered on Broadway in the 90s, DPAC fan favorites first-time performers taking the Harper Lee’s To Kill aand Mockingbird, Hadestown,will and also Neil be deGrasse stage throughout the astrophysicist upcoming season, including are Patti Tyson, the renowned and author.Those justLaBelle, a few ofJo theKoy, superstar performances are and featured this season.

Derek Hough, and Davidthat Foster Katharine McPhee. a lifetime Disney’s THE LION KING.

And as usual, all the special touches that come with seeing a Broadway

And or as usual, all the trappings come with seeing with a Broadway show of the show concert at DPAC stillthat await you, starting the beauty

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 invitation to experience Durham. as easyand aswalking parking walking to to experience Durham. It’s as easyIt’s as parking to and downtown downtown restaurants, or taking a short drive to nearby malls, museums, restaurants, or taking a short drive to nearby malls, museums, or historical sites. or historical sites. theater and DPAC’s legendary customer service. A visit to DPAC is an open

As your mayor, I’m so excited that one of my duties is to officially welcome

As your mayor, I’m so excited that one of my duties is to officially welcome you to perhaps one of the greatest theaters in the world! But don’t take my word: this year, DPAC was ranked 1st and 2nd in the country by national theater Just last year, DPAC was ranked 4th, 6th, and 7th by national theater reviewers reviewers and magazines, including VenuesNow Pollstar.

ThankThank you for and magazines, including Pollstar,Venues Now and and Billboard Magazine. choosing DPAC and Durham.

Now settle into your seats to enjoy your DPAC you for choosing DPAC and Durham. Now settle into your seats to enjoy your DPACand experience and an unforgettable experience an unforgettable show.  show. you to one of the greatest theaters in the world! But don’t take my word: Just

Sincerely,

Sincerely,

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WELCOME FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER

Dear Friends…

O

n behalf of Nederlander, Professional

Facilities Management and our entire staff at DPAC…Welcome!

At DPAC, we see live performing arts

and entertainment events as a shared human experience; an experience that

some say is now more important than ever.

Please know that this experience is made possible by

dedicated, authentic and kind people that truly care. All the professionals

working at DPAC are here to help you. They are trained and knowledgeable and want you to have the best experience possible.

As guests at this event, you are essential to this live experience—the show

would not go on without you. So, to help you (and the other guests seated

around you) to have the best time possible, we ask that you carefully review and consider these important suggestions, tips, and requirements.

•

Be Helpful – We ask that you always cooperate with the ushers and

other DPAC staff. They are there to help you, ensure the performance

starts as scheduled, and to keep an orderly environment.

•

Be Kind – Please treat these DPAC staff members with respect and kindness. They want you to have a great time, and they deserve respect

and a positive work environment.

•

Be in the Moment – DPAC asks that you set your phones aside and fully be in the moment during this performance. Two very important reminders…

•

The Broadway shows we host are very stringent in that they do

not allow photos or videos during the performance as they are

disruptive and can distract the cast and those seated nearby.

•

And please silence your phones and wait until intermission or the

end of the performance to check for messages. CONTINUED 

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WELCOME FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER

Welcome from the General Manager – Continued •

Be Respectful – Be respectful of

the other guests, limit conversation

until intermission or after the show

and if you have children with you,

please step out of the seating area if they become restless or talkative.

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Be Engaged – Be engaged in the

show! But please do not sing along

with the actors. It distracts from the

performance onstage and is not

thoughtful to those seated around you.

Be Careful – If you are having a mixed drink, beer, or wine, please be careful. Drink some water and ask for assistance if you are ever not feeling your best.

•

Be Patient – Be patient with any lines for snacks, beverages, and

restrooms. We know they sometimes can be long, and space is tight.

We promise that everyone will get their turn.

•

And Don’t Forget – Unwrap all candies now and refrain from making any noise with snacks and beverages during the performance.

And now it’s showtime…relax, sit back, and get ready to immerse yourself

in this live experience. We thank you for being here and hope that this event creates positive memories that truly last a lifetime.  Sincerely,

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f you’ve ever attended a Broadway show in New York, chances are you

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of the largest venues in New York’s theater district, Nederlander theaters are host to some of Broadway’s biggest productions.

Under the leadership of President James L. Nederlander,

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and The Broadway Playhouse – Chicago, IL DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center – Durham, NC Broadway at Tanger at the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts – Greensboro, NC The Hollywood Pantages Theatre and The Dolby Theatre – Los Angeles, CA Broadway San Diego at The Civic and Balboa Theatres – San Diego, CA Broadway in Tucson at Centennial Hall – Tucson, AZ OKC Broadway at The Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall – Oklahoma City, OK

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Broadway San Jose at The San Jose Center for the Performing Arts – San Jose, CA The National Theatre – Washington, DC Best of Broadway at The North Charleston Coliseum Performing Arts Center – North Charleston, SC The City National Grove of Anaheim – Anaheim, CA Broadway Alaska at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts – Anchorage, AK The Aldwych Theatre, The Adelphi Theatre and The Dominion Theatre in the U.K. – London, England

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DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center 123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC Operated under the direction of Nederlander and PFM

Crossroads Live and Running Subway present

Dr. Seuss’

How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

The Musical

Based on the book How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss Book and Lyrics by

Music by

TIMOTHY MASON

MEL MARVIN

Additional music and lyrics by ALBERT HAGUE and DR. SEUSS Starring

Anthony Cataldo Bob Lauder Alberto Luis Blanco O.V. and

Vivian Atencio Christine Aziz Trinity Vittoria DeVito Molly Glowacki Andy Hansen Sarah Milnamow Ivy Kate Sollenberger Eduardo Uribe with

Penelope Burt Taylor Anne Drumwright Caleb Funk Richard Chaz Gomez Nicole Hale Ethan James Lynch Brett Hennessey Jones Marissa Parness Montana Sandoval Neely Scott Riley Elise Smith Deidre Lynn Thompson Lexis Trechak Meredith Aleigha Wells Set Designer

JOHN LEE BEATTY Original Lighting Designer

PAT COLLINS

Incidental Music/Vocal Arrangements

Costume Designer

Lighting Designer

ROBERT MORGAN

JOSHUA D. REID

Associate Set Designer

Costume Coordinator

Original Sound Designer

ACME SOUND PARTNER Orchestrator

KACIE HULTGREN

Dance Music Arranger

JOSHUA ROSENBLUM MICHAEL STAROBIN DAVID KRANE Music Director

ADAM JONES

Executive Producer

JAYNA NEAGLE

Production Stage Manager

BRIGHAM JOHNSON

Original Tour Producer

RUNNING SUBWAY

Casting by

PETER LEIGH-NILSEN MURNANE CASTING CHAD ERIC MURNANE, CSA

General Management

Company Manager

SARAH SMITH

Music Supervisor

Technical Director

DEANA MARIE KIRSCH

ROYCE MATTHEWS

Sound Designer

CRAIG STELZENMULLER

DAVE BURCH

Tour Management

CROSSROADS LIVE NORTH AMERICA

Production Management

HEATHER CHOCKLEY

Tour Booking, Marketing & Publicity

BOND THEATRICAL MARC VISCARDI

Associate Producer

DR SEUSS ENTERPRISES, L.P THIS TIME OF YEAR CO. Director

MATT AUGUST Original Choreographer

JOHN DELUCA

Co-Director & Co-Choreographer

BOB RICHARD

Original Production Conceived and Directed by

JACK O’BRIEN

Based on the production produced by The Old Globe, San Diego California Originally commissioned by and produced at The Children’s Theatre Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota Produced by permission of Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P.

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CAST

(in order of appearance)

Old Max ................................................................................................................. BOB LAUDER Cindy-Lou Who (Alternating) ...................VIVIAN ATENCIO, TRINITY VITTORIA DeVITO Papa Who ........................................................................................................ EDUARDO URIBE Mama Who................................................................................................. SARAH MILNAMOW Grandpa Who ...................................................................................................... ANDY HANSEN Grandma Who ...................................................................................................CHRISTINE AZIZ Annie Who (Alternating) ........................MOLLY GLOWACKI, IVY KATE SOLLENBERGER Citizens of Whoville .................. NICOLE HALE, RICHARD CHAZ GOMEZ, CALEB FUNK, ETHAN JAMES LYNCH, DEIDRE LYNN THOMPSON, MARISSA PARNESS Who Kids ........ LEXIS TRECHAK, MONTANA SANDOVAL, DEIDRE LYNN THOMPSON, PENELOPE BURT, NEELY SCOTT, RILEY ELISE SMITH, MEREDITH ALEIGHA WELLS Young Max.................................................................................ALBERTO LUIS BLANCO O.V. The Grinch ............................................................................................... ANTHONY CATALDO SWINGS TAYLOR ANNE DRUMWRIGHT, BRETT HENNESSEY JONES UNDERSTUDIES For The Grinch: CALEB FUNK, RICHARD CHAZ GOMEZ; For Old Max: CALEB FUNK, ANDY HANSEN; For Young Max: TAYLOR ANNE DRUMWRIGHT; BRETT HENNESSEY JONES; For Mama Who: MARISSA PARNESS; For Papa Who: ETHAN JAMES LYNCH; For Grandma Who: NICOLE HALE; For Grandpa Who: RICHARD CHAZ GOMEZ

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CAST

Anthony Cataldo

Bob Lauder

Alberto Luis Blanco O.V.

Andy Hansen

Christine Aziz

Trinity Vittoria DeVito

Vivian Atencio

Sarah Milnamow

Eduardo Uribe

Ivy Kate Sollenberger

Molly Glowacki

Nicole Hale

Penelope Burt

Deidre Lynn Thompson

Ethan James Lynch

Meredith Aleigha Wells

Riley Elise Smith

Lexis Trechak

Richard Chaz Gomez

Marissa Parness

Montana Sandoval

Neely Scott

Caleb Funk

Brett Hennessey Jones

Taylor Anne Drumwright

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MUSICAL NUMBERS Who Likes Christmas? ................................................................................... Citizens of Whoville This Time of Year .................................................................................. Old Max and Young Max I Hate Christmas Eve .......................................The Grinch, Young Max, Papa Who, Mama Who, Grandma Who, Grandpa Who, Cindy-Lou Who, Danny Who, Annie Who and Boo Who What Cha Ma Who .....................................................................................The Grinch, Who Kids Welcome, Christmas* .................................................................................... Citizens of Whoville I Hate Christmas Eve (Reprise) .................................................................................... The Grinch It’s the Thought That Counts .................................... Grandma Who, Grandpa Who, Mama Who, Papa Who, Citizens of Whoville and Who Kids One of a Kind ................................................................................................................ The Grinch Now’s the Time ........................................Papa Who, Mama Who, Grandma Who, Grandpa Who You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch* ............................................Old Max, Young Max, The Grinch Santa for a Day .................................................................................. Cindy-Lou Who, The Grinch You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch* (Reprise)...................................................................... Old Max Who Likes Christmas? (Reprise) ................................................................... Citizens of Whoville One of a Kind (Reprise) ............................................... Young Max, The Grinch, Cindy-Lou Who This Time of Year (Reprise) ............................................................................................. Old Max Welcome, Christmas* (Reprise) .................................................................... Citizens of Whoville Santa for a Day (Reprise) .........................The Grinch, Cindy-Lou Who and Citizens of Whoville Who Likes Christmas? (Reprise) ........The Grinch, Young Max, Old Max and Whos Everywhere * Music by Albert Hague and lyrics by Dr. Seuss.

Published by EMI Robbins Catalog, Inc. Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical will be performed without an intermission THE GRINCH ORCHESTRA Music Director, Conductor: ADAM JONES Associate Music Director, Keys 1: JORDAN JONES-REESE Keys 2: ALESSANDRA ALCALA Reed 1: MARYBETH KERN Reed 2: MARIA VINCELETTE Reed 3: JAMIE STATON Trumpet 1: VICTOR MEDINA Trumpet 2: KYLE KNEPPER Trombone: TAO GUTHRIE Bass: ABBY SINGER-MILLER Drums/Percussion: ANDREW GILLUM Music Coordinator: TALITHA FEHR; TL MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL The use of any recording device, either audio or video, and the taking of photographs, either with or without flash, is strictly prohibited by law. Please turn off all electronic devices such as cellular phones, beepers and watches prior to the beginning of the performance.

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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST ANTHONY CATALDO (Grinch). Tour: Escape to Margaritaville (1st Nat’l) Regional: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Low Righteous Brother), Honeymoon in Vegas (Buddy Rocky), Oklahoma! (Curly McClain), Matilda (Mr. Wormwood), Elf (Buddy), A Chorus Line (Zach) Education: University of North Carolina at Greensboro. @anthonyscataldo BOB LAUDER (Old Max). Credits: Titanic, A New Musical - 1st National Tour, Kismet, Evita, The Student Prince, Bernstein’s Mass, The Wizard of Oz, Paint Your Wagon. Opera: La Bohéme, Falstaff, Carmen, Rigoletto, Die Fledermaus. Real Bearded Santa and Proud Dad of Bobby, Billy, and Maxy.

ALBERTO LUIS BLANCO O.V. (Young Max) is a proud Miami, Florida native BM Musical Theatre graduate of Florida State University. Previous credits include Newsies (Crutchie), In the Heights (Jose, Sonny), Rent (Angel). Thanks to Baker Management, Mami, Papi, Abuela, Giovanni, and Friends.

Bendicion and Go Noles!

ANDY HANSEN (Grandpa Who, u/s Old Max) is thrilled to be back once again in Whoville! Past roles include: George Banks in Mary Poppins, Sam Carmichael in Mamma Mia, Jeff Douglas in Brigadoon, and Andre in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Happy Holidays to you!

CHRISTINE AZIZ (Grandma Who) is delighted to be back in Whoville! She studied at McGill University and Second City Toronto, and is a Canadian Comedy Award nominee. Recent credits: Immersive projects with Live in Theatre NYC and Fever/Peacock.

TV: “Chucky,” “Beacon 23,” and “Run the Burbs.”

VIVIAN ATENCIO (Cindy Lou Who) is thrilled to be in Whoville! Past performances include the National Broadway tour of Les Misérables (Little Cosette/Young Eponine) and Nickelodeon’s Blue’s Clues. Thanks DDO Agency, Bohemia Group, Tom Sitzler, Murnane Casting, family and friends

for helping Vivian achieve her dreams! @viviansayswhat TRINITY VITTORIA DeVITO (Cindy Lou Who). National tour debut! Past credits: Beauty & the Beast (Chip), Annie Jr. (Molly), Willy Wonka Jr. (Future Candyman), Lion King Jr. (Lioness). Special thanks to Susan Lipton, Barry Kolker and everyone at Annie’s Playhouse! Love to my Mom & Dad, family & friends! @trinityvittoria SARAH MILNAMOW (Mama Who).

Second year in Whoville playing Mama!

Select credits: Sound of Music (The John W. Engeman Theater), The Fantasticks (NCCA Jean’s Playhouse), A Christmas Carol (Hartford Stage), The Tattooed Lady (Goodspeed). Love, thanks, and “Who shivers” to family, friends, and everyone in the production!

EDUARDO URIBE (Papa Who). Thrilled to be back in Whoville! National tours: Legally Blonde (Nikos), An American in Paris (Mr.Z), South Pacific (Harbison), Jesus Christ Superstar (Swing), Sweet Charity (Vittorio).

Regional: A Chorus Line (Paul), La Cage (Cagelle), Saturday Night Fever (Cesar), Mamma Mia (Eddie).

MOLLY GLOWACKI (Annie Who, u/s Cindy Lou Who) is thrilled to make her National Tour debut! Favorite roles: Beauty & The Beast (Belle), Frozen Kids (Young Anna), and Seussical (Gertrude McFuzz). Thank you to my family, friends, coaches, teachers, and reps for your continued love and support! @mollyglowsings IVY KATE SOLLENBERGER (Annie Who, u/s Cindy Lou Who) is thrilled to make her National Tour debut! Favorite Roles: Gypsy (Baby June), Disney’s Descendants (Coach), and Once (Ivanka). Thanks to Murnane Casting & Crossroads Live. @ivykateofficial NICOLE HALE (Auntie Who, u/s Grandma Who) is overjoyed to celebrate the Holiday Whobilation with the Grinch! Tour: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Cherry Sundae, u/s Mrs. Gloop) Select Regional: Elf (Deb), DPAC | 36E

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST The Full Monty (Georgie), 9 to 5 (Doralee).

All my thanks to the Grinch family and ATB Talent! Love to my family and fur babies! @nicole.r.hale

The Musical. She most recently performed in Spamalot and SpongeBob the Musical at PSST! Lexi has been training in dance since the age of 2! Social Media: @lexistrechak!

PENELOPE BURT (Boo Who) is thrilled to be making her professional debut spreading all her Christmas joy! Her favorite past roles include Belle (Beauty and the Beast), Ms. Pennywise (Urinetown), and Serena (Legally Blonde). She’s forever grateful for the support from her family.

RICHARD CHAZ GOMEZ (Buzz Who, u/s Grinch, u/s Grandpa Who). BFA: Abilene Christian University. Regional credits: His Story the Musical World Premiere (Judas), Kinky Boots (Don), Beauty and the Beast (Beast), CATS (Old Deuteronomy), The Wizard of Oz (Lion). Love to Ma, Hallie, Bubba, and Bits. www.richardchazgomez. com. @richardchazgomez. “¡Viva Cuba!”

DEIDRE LYNN THOMPSON (Reno Who/ Phyllis Who) is thrilled to be a citizen of Whoville! She is a regional actress (Prescott Park Art Festival’s Footloose), a graduate from Wagner College (The Cradle Will Rock, Cabaret, Into the Woods), and an alum of Paper Mill Playhouse.

ETHAN JAMES LYNCH (Palm Spring Who, u/s Papa Who). Year four, this Who’s ready for more! Credits: Footloose (Willard Theatre By The Sea), A Midsummer Night’s Dream LIVE! (Puck - NJ Shakespeare Theatre), Happy Days (Ralph Malph - Arizona Broadway), She Loves Me (Waiter - Princeton Festival). For my folks. Ethanjameslynch.com MEREDITH ALEIGHA WELLS (Punky Who). They/them. First wheelchair user to perform in a Broadway National Tour.

Touring: Dysfunctioning Just Fine (Purple Skies Playwright Award), Luminous Festival (Beijing China). Off-Broadway: New York Theatre Workshop. Regional: The Muny (Sister Mary Robert, Sister Act), Seattle Rep. @meredithaleighawells, www.meredithaleighawells.com RILEY ELISE SMITH (Scallops Who) is delighted to be back in Whoville! Recent performances with RWS Entertainment Group & Cedar Fair Entertainment. BFA Dance from Slippery Rock University. Endless gratitude to family, friends, Mom, SLP, & Grinch team. @rileyelisesmith LEXIS TRECHAK (Betty Who) is thrilled to be making her National Tour debut in Dr. Seuss; How The Grinch Stole Christmas!

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MARISSA PARNESS (Trixie Who, u/s Mama Who) is enthWHOsed to be spreading Christmas cheer for a second year! She was most recently seen in the American Premiere of The Da Vinci Code at Ogunquit Playhouse.

Love to Guy. For Joe and my Brookipoo. www.marissaparness.com. @catladylately MONTANA SANDOVAL (Danny Who) is making her touring and Grinch debut! Previous credits include A Chorus Line (Weathervane), Elf, In the Heights, A Christmas Story (AC3), and Deliver Us (KairosDance). Proud graduate of IAMT. Deepest gratitude to her family and Antonio. IG: sontana_mandoval montanasandoval.com NEELY SCOTT (Bugsy Who) is honored to be returning to Whoville. Credits: ScoobyDoo Live! (Velma,Saudi Arabian Nat’l Tour), Annie (Duffy/Child Wrangler, Fireside Theatre), Alice Between (Alice, Alliance Theatre), Chicago (Hunyak, Nashville Reperatory). Peace & love to all. @neelyescott CALEB FUNK (Timey Who, u/s Grinch, u/s Old Max) is thrilled to be returning to Whoville for a fifth year! Favorite credits: The Addams Family, Evita, Damn Yankees, Baker’s Wife, and Disney Cruise Line. Love to his Mom and a big thanks to the Hell’s Kitchen Agency. IG: @funkc1 BRETT HENNESSEY JONES (Swing, u/s Young Max). National/International Credits: Jesus Christ Superstar, Waitress, Nickelodeon’s Paw Patrol Live!.

WHO’S WHO IN THE COMPANY TV: “Girls5Eva” (Netflix). Regional: BKYLN: The Musical, Hairspray, Stoopkid Stories Live! (Original Cast). Thanks to God, Family, My Love, Brian and friends. All Black Lives Matter! Rep: The Hell’s Kitchen Agency. @BrettHJones TAYLOR ANNE DRUMWRIGHT (Swing, u/s Young Max, Dance Captain) is thrilled to be returning for her 7th year in a row! She can’t thank all of her Grinch family: present and future and past for the best memories!

Lots of love to Bob, Matt and the rest of the team who make this tour possible every year!

DR. SEUSS (Writer) was born Theodor Geisel in Springfield, Massachusetts on March 2, 1904. After attending Dartmouth College and Oxford University, he began a career in advertising. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1984, two Emmy awards and three Academy awards, Dr. Seuss was the author and illustrator of 44 books, many of which have been made into audiocassettes, animated television specials and videos. His books include The Cat in the Hat, which infused 236 simple words with rhythm, rhyme and humor, and Green Eggs and Ham which used only 50 words. Even after his death in 1991, Dr. Seuss continues to be the world’s best-selling author of children’s books.

JACK O’BRIEN (Original Director).

Broadway: The Hard Problem; Carousel; The Front Page; It’s Only A Play; Macbeth; The Nance; Dead Accounts; Catch Me If You Can; Impressionism; The Coast of Utopia (Tony Award®); Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Tony nominations); Henry IV (Tony Award®); Hairspray (Tony Award® and Drama Desk Award); Imaginary Friends; The Invention of Love (Tony nomination; Drama Desk Award); The Full Monty (Tony nomination); More to Love; Getting Away With Murder; Pride’s Crossing; The Little Foxes; Hapgood (Lucille Lortel Award); Damn Yankees (Tony nomination); Two Shakespearean Actors (Tony nomination); Porgy and Bess (Tony Award®, Most Innovative Revival); St. Louis Woman; The Most Happy Fella. For the

Metropolitan Opera, Il Trittico. London: Love Never Dies, March 2010; Hairspray (Olivier Award); His Girl Friday (National Theatre).

Artistic Director of the Old Globe Theatre, San Diego, from 1981-2007. Six productions for PBS’s “American Playhouse.” Actor (film): “Sex and the City”. Awards: Artserve Michigan 2008 International Achievement Award; 2008 Theatre Hall of Fame Inductee; 2005 John Houseman Award; 2007 and 2001 Joan Cullman Award for Extraordinary Creativity, 2004 Thomas Degaetani Award (USITT), 2002 “Mr. Abbott” Award (SDCF); 2001 Joe A. Callaway Award (SDCF).

Member, College of Fellows of the American Theatre; Honorary Doctorate, University of San Diego; Honorary Doctorate, University of Michigan. Author: Jack Be Nimble (Farrar, Straus & Giroux) TIMOTHY MASON (Book & Lyrics).

Broadway: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (2006 & 2007). OffBroadway: Levitation, Only You, Babylon Gardens (with Timothy Hutton and MaryLouise Parker) and The Fiery Furnace (with Julie Harris), all produced by Circle Rep. Regional: the Old Globe, San Diego; Actors Theatre of Louisville; South Coast Rep; Seattle Rep; Victory Gardens, Chicago; the Jungle Theatre and the Guthrie Theatre Lab, Minneapolis; and the Royal National Theatre, London. Tim’s historical thriller, “The Darwin Affair”, is now available from booksellers everywhere.

MEL MARVIN (Composer). Bway; Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, Cymbeline, A History of the American Film, Tintypes (Tony Award® nom.), Yentl, Fascinating Rhythm. Innumerable scores for productions of plays, from Shakespeare (Lincoln Center Theater, Guthrie, A.R.T., Arena Stage, Hartford Stage, McCarter, etc.) to Kushner (Angels in America, Mark Taper Forum), Musicals for young audiences: Little Miss Hollywood, Madeline’s Rescue, Strega Nona Meets Her Match, Mr. Popper’s Penguins, A Cricket in Times Square, Gold.

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WHO’S WHO IN THE COMPANY Opera: Guest From the Future, premiered at Bard Summerscape in 2004, and Buwalsky, Opera Spanga, Holland, Yale, the Skirball Center, NYC (2004) Recently: Elmer Gantry at D.C.’s Signature Theatre, Truth and Reconciliation at the O’Neill Theater Center, workshops of Perfect 36. Head Faculty Composer and Director of Production, Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program, Tisch School of the Arts, NYU. ALBERT HAGUE (Original Composer of “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas”). His music for the original How the Grinch Stole Christmas, especially the songs “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas” are instantly recognized worldwide by young and old alike. His Broadway career includes the standard “Young and Foolish” from the hit show Plain and Fancy as well as Redhead, for which he won the Tony in 1959. His film and TV career started when he was in his late 50s with the role of Professor Shorofsky in the movie Fame and the “Fame” TV series, and continued with many small roles in movies such as Space Jam and The Story of Us. Born in 1920 in Berlin, he escaped the Nazis via music scholarships in Rome and Cincinnati and settled in NY. The music from The Grinch is his most enduring achievement.

MATT AUGUST (Director) is currently the Artistic Director of Arizona Theatre Company.

His productions have broken box-office records on Broadway (How the Grinch Stole Christmas), played Off-Broadway, in many major Regional theatres, in festivals, on National Tours, at the Grand Ol’ Opry and three holiday seasons at Madison Square Garden. They have been featured on television, radio and been performed at the White House for President Bush and several Veteran organizations. He has directed World Premieres, American Premieres, Regional Premieres that have been recognized with nominations and awards from LA’s Ovation, Washington DC’s Helen Hayes, Arizona’s Mac, San Francisco’s Bay Area Critics, Broadway World, Utah’s Audience Choice and Australia’s

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Helpmann Awards. His work has appeared on Year End Top-Ten lists for the LA Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Huffington Post, Arizona Republic, Oakland Tribune, Tucson Sun, San Jose Mercury News and NPR/KQED. He has been awarded fellowships and residencies from the Old Globe Theatre, Drama League, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The Acting Company, Robert Wilson’s Watermill Center, the Juilliard School, and San Francisco’s Zen Center. In addition to theatre, he was awarded the Panavision New Filmmakers Grant and directed the Award Winning short family film “How to Get to Candybar” which has played at festivals around the world. He recently directed the American Regional Premiers of King Charles III and In the Heights; the world premiere of DiscordThe Gospel According to Jefferson, Dickens and Tolstoy, Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, and Norris’ Clybourne Park. He was the Associate Director to Jack O’Brien on three Broadway shows.

JOHN DELUCA (Original Choreography).

Currently producing the live-action feature The Little Mermaid. Old Globe: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical. Film: “Mary Poppins Returns”, “Into the Woods”, “Pirates of the Caribbean”, “On Stranger Tides”, “Nine”, “Memoirs of a Geisha”, “Chicago, The Terminal”. TV: “Tony Bennett: An American Classic,” “75th Annual Academy Awards,” “Kennedy Center Honors.” Broadway/ New York theatre: Minnelli on Minnelli, Broadway Sings Elton John, Deborah Voight on Broadway, Sweet Adeline (City Center Encores!), Two Gentlemen of Verona (The Public Theater). National tour: The Boy Friend, Chita & All That Jazz, Music of the Night, Brigadoon. Two Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe nominations, two AFI Top Ten Films, American Musical Theatre Award, Choreography Media Honors, two American Choreography Awards, Hamilton Behind the Camera Award, and the Chita Rivera Award.

WHO’S WHO IN THE COMPANY BOB RICHARD (Co-Director & CoChoreographer) has worked on the Broadway and touring productions of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! for the past 14 years. Off Broadway he directed and choreographed Inventing Mary Martin: The Revue of a Lifetime (Joe A. Callaway Award nomination) and The Road to Qatar. He has directed at North Shore Music Theatre, Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, and Theatre By The Sea, including productions of Peter Pan, The Music Man, Beauty and the Beast, and Chicago. He just choreographed West Side Story at The 5th Avenue Theatre, Theatre Under The Stars, and Pioneer Theatre Company, and internationally in Shanghai, Beijing, and Singapore. Bob is a guest master instructor at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival.

He has received a Footlight Award, Gypsy Rose Lee Award, Ivey Award, Ernie Award, and San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Award. Most recently his work has been seen in Tokyo, Japan and soon to open the New National Tour of An American in Paris JOHN LEE BEATTY (Scenic Designer).

His 115 Broadway productions include: Junk, Disgraced, Other Desert Cities, Venus in Fur, Chicago, Good People, Proof, Doubt, The Color Purple, The Sisters Rosensweig, A Delicate Balance, The Heiress, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Talley’s Folly, Burn This, Fifth of July, Rabbit Hole, Penn & Teller and more.

Education: Brown, Yale School of Drama.

Awards: Tony, Obie, Outer Critics, Drama Desk, Theater Hall of Fame.

ROBERT MORGAN (Costume Designer).

Broadway: The Full Monty, Imaginary Friends, I’m Not Rappaport and Sherlock’s Last Case. Off-Broadway: Saturn Returns and Pride’s Crossing, Lincoln Center; The Loves of Anatol, Circle in the Square. 101 Dalmatians. Forty years of designing for regional theatres across the U.S; founding Associate Artist, Old Globe Theatre, San Diego.

CRAIG STELZENMULLER (Lighting Designer) is a New York based Lighting Designer. Broadway Associate credits include: Sweeney Todd, Grey House, Almost Famous, MJ, A Christmas Carol, Springsteen, The Minutes, Hillary & Clinton, Boys in the Band, Pretty Woman, Charlie…Chocolate Factory, Cats, School of Rock, An Act of God, Gigi, Gentleman’s Guide…, I’ll Eat You Last…, and Wonderland. Recent: Here We Are (The Shed), Beauty and the Beast (International Tour). Faculty at Studio School of Design.

Graduate: UNC School of the Arts.

JOSHUA D. REID (Sound Designer) is a sound and systems designer, based in New York City. He holds dual citizenship with the United States and Canada, and has worked extensively on Broadway, Off-Broadway, National Tours, International Productions and Sound System Installations. Recent design selections include RENT (Stratford Festival), A Christmas Carol (Broadway w/Jefferson Mays, Tony Nomination, Outer Critics Circle Award), Ragtime (Calgary Philharmonic), Million Dollar Quartet (Theatre Calgary), A Little Night Music (Arizona Opera), The Color Purple (National Tour), Girlfriend (TheatreWorks Hartford, Connecticut Critics Circle Award), A Christmas Carol (Geffen Playhouse, LA Drama Critics Circle Award, LA Ovation Award), Jerry Springer: The Opera (Signature Theatre), A Time Like This (Carnegie Hall). Full credentials listed at ReidSoundDesign.com PAT COLLINS (Original Lighting Designer).

Broadway: Doubt (Tony nomination), Proof, A Moon for the Misbegotten, The Heidi Chronicles, I’m Not Rappaport (Tony® Award), Execution of Justice (Drama Desk Award), Sherlock’s Last Case, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Baby, Steaming, Orphans, Good People. Lincoln Center: Dying City, An American Daughter, A Delicate Balance, The Sisters Rosensweig, Threepenny Opera (Tony nomination).

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WHO’S WHO IN THE COMPANY JOSHUA ROSENBLUM (Vocal Arrangements and Incidental Music). Broadway: Miss Saigon, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, Wonderful Town, The Music Man, Falsettos, Anything Goes. Off Broadway (composer/lyricist): BUSH IS BAD, Fermat’s Last Tango, Einstein’s Dreams (Drama Desk nomination). Pianist: New York Pops, City Center Encores! Faculty member: NYU (conducting), Yale (composition). Contributing writer: Opera News. Education: B.A. in Music (summa cum laude) and M.Mus. in Piano, both from Yale. Wonderful family: Joanne, Julian, Phoebe DAVID KRANE (Dance Music Arrangements) created the dance music and additional score for the Academy Award–winning “Chicago” and the film of “Nine”; created the musical score adaptation for Disney’s “Into the Woods” starring Meryl Streep; produced and arranged Michelle Williams’s vocals for “My Week with Marilyn”; and composed Aspire with Stephen Cole, the first American musical produced in the Middle East. Their musical comedy about that incredible experience, The Road to Qatar!, was produced in Dallas, New York City, and the Edinburgh Festival. It is licensed by josefweinberger.com, and the album, produced by jayrecords.com, is available on iTunes.

Mr. Krane’s many Broadway credits include Cabaret, On the Twentieth Century, and She Loves Me. His latest work is in Disney’s “Mary Poppins Returns” and his own new original musical, Goin’ Hollywood (goinhollywood. com). davidkrane.com PETER LEIGH-NILSEN (Musical Supervisor). National/International Tours: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (U.S.), My Fair Lady (China), The Producers (U.S.), Guys and Dolls (U.S.), Bring It On: The Musical (U.S./Tokyo), and Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida (Taiwan). Regional: Peter Pan (NorthShore Music Theatre), She Loves Me (The Princeton Festival), Chicago (Theatre By The Sea). He recorded keyboards for the Original Broadway recording of How The Grinch... (Sony Masterworks),

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and teaches with The Broadway Experience (Tokyo/NYC) and The American Musical Theatre Dance Company. Love to Richard and Maggie.

ADAM JONES (Music Director, Conductor).

Previous tours include: Annie (North America), South Pacific (US) and Shrek the Musical (International). He currently resides in Los Angeles where he works as a composer and orchestrator. Notable film credits: Christmas on the Square, Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings, and Inventing Anna. He’s an avid reader, a self-proclaimed coffee snob, and an insanely proud husband and father of one.

A Huge Thank You to Crossroads and team for this opportunity to conduct in Whoville! @adamjones_music MURNANE CASTING (Casting) is a casting office in New York City, founded by Chad Eric Murnane. We specialize in casting theatre, film, and television projects nationwide, with a focus on developing new works and collaborating with emerging creators. Our mission is to curate exceptional ensembles of artists in a relaxed and imaginative casting environment. Learn more at www.murnanecasting.com JAYNA NEAGLE (Executive Producer).

For Cirque du Soleil: ’Twas the Night Before, Paramour (Broadway, Hamburg); The Wiz (NBC production). For BASE Entertainment: Arrabal (Buenos Aires, Toronto), Jersey Boys (Johannesburg, Asian tour), Priscilla Queen of the Desert (São Paulo), The Lion King (Singapore), Jerry Mitchell’s Peepshow (Las Vegas), Wayne Brady: Making Sh%@ Up (Las Vegas).

DEANA MARIE KIRSCH (General Manager) is excited to join Crossroads Live North America. She brings with her over two decades of experience, having worked on exceptional shows such as Absinthe, A Chorus Line, BAZ, Criss Angel Mindfreak, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Jersey Boys, Magic Mike Live, and Mat Franco. After a 12year residency in Las Vegas, she is thrilled

WHO’S WHO IN THE COMPANY her return to touring musicals will take her through Whoville.

HEATHER CHOCKLEY (Director of Production) joined the CXL team 5 years ago after having toured, both nationally and internationally, for 15 years. After that lifetime on the road, she finds she likes not living out of a suitcase the whole time. Now based in the DC metro area, she also does a bit of political event work, and shares the crew member recruiting responsibilities at CXL. BRIGHAM JOHNSON (Production Stage Manager). Tours: Annie, Dr. Suess’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Christmas in Killarney.

Norwegian Cruise Line. Regional: Musical Theatre West, The Gateway, The Rev, Florida Repertory, Triad Stage, Connecticut Repertory.

Brig is a graduate of Western Carolina University. Special thanks to family and friends.

KALI ASHURST (Assistant Stage Manager) is thrilled to be back out on the road! Tours: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

The Musical. Regional: San Francisco Opera, Weston Theater Company. CCM MFA Stage Management. Much love to her friends and family for their support. www.kaliashurtsm.com ROYCE MATTHEWS (Company Manager).

As Company Manager, ELF he did guide, and My Fair Lady’s Tour, oh, what a ride! With joy and with wonder, like tales from the Seuss, He’ll sprinkle the season with magic, no ruse.

KATE FRIESEN (Assistant Company Manager) is delighted to join Whoville to spread holiday jubilation with Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical this season! National tours: Annie, Elf the Musical, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Thanks, Ma, for always being my theater buddy!

NEURO TOUR (Physical Therapy). Carolyn Lawson PT, founder and CEO of NEURO TOUR, Global leaders in performing arts & entertainment medicine. We are honored to be part of Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! Merry Christmas Who-ville

CHILDREN’S THEATRE COMPANY (Original Producer). Founded in 1965, the Children’s Theatre Company (Minneapolis) is one of the United States’ largest regional theatres and regarded as America’s flagship theatre for young people and families, setting standards of excellence in the quality of its productions, commitment to new work, rigorous theatre arts training programs and innovative education and community partnerships. CTC premiered the first stage version of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical in 1994. CTC is led by Artistic Director Peter C. Brosius and Managing Director Kimberly Motes. In 2003, CTC was honored with the Tony® Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre.

CROSSROADS LIVE (Producer & Tour Management) brings together some of the world’s top producers of live entertainment, now all under one banner. With offices in London, New York, Washington, D.C., Sydney, and Melbourne—our global platform ensures the best-loved titles from Broadway and the West End can be embraced by audiences around the world. Crossroads Live North America, under the leadership of Angela Rowles, is an innovative, full-service theatrical production company delivering the Broadway experience to audiences in North America and beyond. Our 2023-2024 Season: Annie, Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas, My Fair Lady, Pretty Woman, The Phantom of the Opera (China) BOND THEATRICAL (Tour Booking, Marketing & Publicity) is an independentlyowned theatrical booking, marketing and publicity company representing award-winning Broadway shows and live entertainment properties. BOND connects artists and audiences by forming strategic, authentic and profitable partnerships between producers and presenters across North America. For a complete list of current projects, please visit BondTheatrical.com

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WHO’S WHO IN THE COMPANY RUNNING SUBWAY (Producer) is a NYC based entertainment company founded by James Sanna with Joshua Rosenblum. Grinch: Broadway & all Tours. Other productions include Sinatra at the London Palladium, Peter Pan at Madison Square Garden (Cathy Rigby), Judy Garland In Concert. Projects include the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Annex NYC, Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience (NYC) Bodies - the Exhibition, as well as the venue Discovery Times Square which featured Star Wars, Vikings, The Hunger Games, Titanic, DaVinci, King Tut, TerraCotta Warriors, Harry Potter the Exhibition, Spy, CSI, Pompeii and The Avengers. Current exhibitions include, Art of the Brick (Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, Philadelphia and Edmonton), Bricktionary A-Z, Body Worlds (Boston), and touring productions of DaVinci and The Dead Sea Scrolls. Running Subway is the producer of RiseNY is a firstof-its-kind attraction in the heart of New York City, combining a spectacular, soaring ride with museum-style galleries to celebrate the history of the Big Apple and the joy of the New York experience. Head to riseny.co for tickets and more information!

DR. SEUSS ENTERPRISES, L.P. Founded in 1993, Dr. Seuss Enterprises is a leading global children’s entertainment and licensing company focused on promoting literacy, education, self-confidence and the wonderful possibilities of a child’s imagination through the beloved works of Dr. Seuss. All Dr. Seuss Enterprises’ profits benefit charitable organizations that focus on causes such as education, health, animal conservation, and the arts. For more information visit DrSeussEnterprises.com or follow us on Instagram @drseuss.

THIS TIME OF YEAR COMPANY L.P. (Original Tour Producer). A partnership formed in 2007 to produce the national tour of Grinch.

Comprised of Running Subway, Shorenstein Hays Nederlander Theaters (SHN), EMI Music Publishing, Michael Speyer & Bernie Abrams, Dancap Productions, Janet Pailet,

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THE OLD GLOBE (Original Producer).

The Tony Award®–winning The Old Globe, now in its 85th year, is one of the country’s leading professional regional theatres and San Diego’s flagship performing arts institution.

Under the leadership of Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein and Managing Director Timothy J. Shields, The Old Globe produces a year-round season of 16 productions of classic, contemporary, and new works, including its internationally renowned Shakespeare Festival. More than 250,000 people annually attend Globe productions and participate in the theatre’s artistic and arts engagement initiatives, which provide an array of participatory programs that make theatre matter to more people in neighborhoods throughout the region. Numerous world premieres have been developed at The Old Globe and have gone on to successful runs on Broadway and across the country.

STAFF FOR DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL For Crossroads Live North America EXECUTIVE PRODUCER Jayna Neagle GENERAL MANAGER Deana Marie Kirsch Associate General Manager ..................................... Emily Miu PRODUCTION MANAGER Heather Chockley Assistant Production Manager............................ Drew Neitzey TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Dave Burch COMPANY MANAGER Royce Matthews Assistant Company Manager .............................. Kate Friesen TOUR BOOKING, MARKETING & PUBLICITY BOND Theatrical bondtheatrical.com TOUR BOOKING Temah Higgins Mollie Mann Wendy Roberts Dave Stinson Madison St. Amour Laura Rizzo Nilesha Alexander

TOUR MARKETING & PUBLICITY DJ Martin Marc Viscardi Bailey Ford Elisabeth Reyes CASTING Murnane Casting Chad Eric Murnane, CSA Nicole King Nathanial Riccio PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER.....BRIGHAM JOHNSON Assistant Stage Manager ......................................Kali Ashurst Associate Choreographer ................................. Jackie Nguyen Dance Captain ................................... Taylor Anne Drumwright Assistant Dance Captain ....................................... Caleb Funk Associate Lighting Designer ............................Brandon Rosen Moving Light Programmer ..............................Parker Conzone Production Electrician ............................................Rob Virzera Production Audio .............................................. Noah Dettman Costume Coordinator ...........................................Sarah Smith Hair & Make Up Coordinator .............................. Ashley Roller Keyboard Programmer .............................................. Jim Harp HEAD CARPENTER .................................. DAN LAUSHMAN Flyman ........................................................... Matthew Lamers Deck Carpenter ..................................................Alyssa Cargill Head Props..........................................................Ryan Brooke Assistant Props................................................... Quinn Mishra Head Electrician ...................................................Erin Yoshida Assistant Electrician .............................................Jess Cuoghi Deck Electrician ........................................... Justin Rauckhorst Head Audio ........................................................ Davie Voelker Assistant Audio .................................................. Meg Schelling Head Wardrobe ..............................................Amanda Levens Assistant Wardrobe .......................................... Emily Bloomer Head Hair & Makeup .............................................Sarah Zahn Assistant Hair & Make Up..................................Melanie Smith Physical Therapy .................. NEURO TOUR Physical Therapy Children’s Services ............................... On Location Education Studio Teacher/Child Supervisor ...................... Melissa Waters Payroll Services ...........................................................Paychex Insurance ....................................... Great Divide Insurance Co, Berkley National Insurance Co, Hanover American Insurance Co Housing/Travel ........................................... Road Rebel Global Merchandise Provider................................... Max Merchandise Merchandise Manager .........................................Ryan Faleska Social Media ......................................................Rachael Joyce Tour Booking, Marketing & Publicity Office... BOND Theatrical/ Phillip Aleman, Jenny Bates, Melissa Cohen, Steph Kelleher, Scotland Newton, Simon Rosales, Linda Stewart, Jacob Stuckelman, Janiya Wade, Hannah Wallace Production Photography .....................................Jeremy Daniel Backstage Photography ................................Richard Bowditch

General Manager...................................... Deana Marie Kirsch Engagement Manager ....................................Barrett Newman Associate General Manager ..................................... Emily Miu Assistant General Manager ............................... Melanie Cahill Assistant Production Manager........... Suzayn MacKenzie-Roy Assistant Production Manager............................ Drew Neitzey Warehouse Manager ........................................ Coree Howard Production Accounting Manager.......................... Sheila Lewis Production Accountant........................................Travis Huebel Staff Accountant ............................................... Electra Walker Executive Assistant to the CEO .......................... Alissa Klusky Learn more about Crossroads Live North America and our team: www.xroadslive.com/team/na For Running Subway President ............................................................James Sanna General Counsel.................................................... Ken Munoz Executive Producer / SVP of Production ...... Elin Eggertsdottir Creative Producer............................................ Chris Giordano Head of Sales and Marketing ............................Adam Sciorsci Producer .........................................................Cameron Crews Marketing Manager......................................... Vanessa Lizana Finance Manager................................................ Richard Lurie Press Manager ................................................... Teresa Brady SPECIAL THANKS This tour is dedicated to the memory of our book writer & lyricist Timothy Mason, who passed away on September 12th, 2023.

CREDITS Lighting Provided by 4Wall Entertainment, Inc. Sound Provided by Masque Sound.

Trucking by Clark Transfer Makeup provided by MAC

Backstage and Front of the House Employees are represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (or I.A.T.S.E.).

The Director and/or Choreographer is a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, a national theatrical labor union.

United Scenic Artists represents the designers and scenic painters for the American Theatre.

For Crossroads Live North America Chief Executive Officer .....................................Angela Rowles Executive Producer ............................................Jayna Neagle Executive Producer ...................................................Kori Prior Vice President of Finance......................................Brian Jacob Vice President of People Operations............. Charisse Fontes Vice President of Marketing......................Michael Yuen-Killick Senior General Manager ..................................Andrew Terlizzi Director of Production .................................. Heather Chockley Director of Booking and Engagements ................... Tyler Soltis Technical Director ..................................................Dave Burch Production Manager ........................................ Gregg Damanti

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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.

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Our 23/24 Season Featuring Stephen King’s Misery William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing Broadway’s latest hit Fat Ham Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express and more!

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