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The stage version of Dirty Dancing is designed to put its audience ‘in the movie’ By Julie Bookman
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Magic Moments The stage version of Dirty Dancing is designed to put its audience ‘in the movie’ By Julie Bookman
Baby and Johnny (Jillian Mueller and Samuel Pergande) perfect their paces in a scene from the North American tour of Dirty Dancing.
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hen vocalist Jennlee Shallow opens Dirty Dancing, she is, as the song says, really experiencing “This Magic Moment.” She well remembers being 12 or 13 and finding the movie Dirty Dancing enthralling, even on a small black-and-white TV. “I could never have imagined I would become part of this story,” she says. A native of Trinidad and Tobago, Shallow grew up with little on the Caribbean island of St. Vincent. Music, she says, “was my only escape from living in a shack and not having the perfect life. My mom was a single parent with four kids. Dirty Dancing had all the music I get excited about. That music meant freedom to me. It made me so happy.”
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She may have dreamed of a singing career, but there was no money for formal training. Nor were there dance lessons, although “if you don’t know how to dance then you are not on the island.” Her experience came from singing in small church choirs. When Shallow began college at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Los Angeles, a teacher heard her sing and urged her to attend international auditions for The Lion King. “I knew nothing about an audition,” Shallow says. “I had not brought any sheet music. They asked me what was I going to sing, and I told them I had no idea. They asked if I knew ‘Amazing Grace’ and yes, I did, so that’s what I sang.”
“Feeding off the audience’s wild energy and excitement, that’s what drives me,” Shallow says.
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Jennlee Shallow (Elizabeth), Doug Carpenter (Billy) and the company, at left. Below: Shallow.
Shallow beat out thousands of others at those auditions. College would wait (she did eventually finish). She was flown to Germany to join The Lion King cast there, understudying the role of Nala, then taking over the part there and in Australia. When her mother saw the show, it was the first time she’d seen her daughter perform outside of church. “I learned by standing in the wings, watching the others onstage,” Shallow says. “That is how I learned everything.” In Dirty Dancing, Shallow is primarily the lead singer. She plays Elizabeth, an employee at the Catskills resort where 17-year-old “Baby” vacations with her family in the summer of 1963. Shallow sees her role as that of the story-
teller and says, “I also see myself as the inner voice of Baby.” Unlike most musicals, the lead characters in Dirty Dancing — Baby and Johnny and the rest — do not break into song to express themselves. Baby’s story unfolds through a lineup of more than 40 tunes — pop, soul, R&B and traditional folk. Shallow calls it “a musical explosion.” A similar “storyteller” does the same for Johnny. Another difference from most musicals: Some numbers are performed live, while others come from recorded tracks. Audiences will be able to tell which is which. The memorable tunes from the 1987 Jennifer Grey-Patrick Swayze movie are here, from “Hungry Eyes” and “You Don’t Own Me” to “Yes!” and “(I’ve ATLANTA’S PERFORMING ARTS PUBLICATION 13
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One goal in creating the stage version, says music supervisor Conrad Helfrich (right), was to break down the barrier that exists between a movie and the viewer.
know the story, they know so many of the lines, they want this music and they may even sing along. They can’t help it. They even love waiting for the iconic moment because they know it’s going to happen.” Be it a famous line — or a famous lift. “Feeding off the audience’s wild energy and excitement, that’s what drives me,” Shallow says. “We were all Baby’s age and we had our first crush, so we can relate. Then you’ve got the combination of the provocative dancing and this rich collection of music. Just so many layers coming together.”
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Had) the Time of My Life.” Other songs that fit the story and time period have been added, including the Drifters’ “Save the Last Dance for Me” and Marvin Gaye’s “Stubborn Kind of Fellow.” Some attention has been paid to beefing up the political and social concerns of the day, which “have always been intrinsically tied in with the music of the era,” says Conrad Helfrich, the show’s music supervisor. One goal in creating the live show was to break down the barrier “that inevitably exists between a movie and the viewer,” Helfrich says. “In this production, the audience is effectively in the movie.” As Helfrich sees it, the music “purely exists to support the main characters, their thoughts, their hopes and their aspirations.” In her rendering of “You Don’t Own Me,” for example, Shallow expresses Baby’s intensity. It’s presented, says Helfrich, in an innovative and unexpected way. Most come to Dirty Dancing knowing what’s going to happen, Shallow says. “They
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CAST (in order of appearance) Frances “Baby” Houseman........................................................................................ JILLIAN MUELLER Elizabeth / Singer.................................................................................................... JENNLEE SHALLOW Dr. Jake Houseman............................................................................................MARK ELLIOT WILSON Marjorie Houseman.......................................................................................... CARALYN KOZLOWSKI Lisa Houseman........................................................................................................................EMILY RICE Billy Kostecki / Singer.............................................................................................. DOUG CARPENTER Max Kellerman....................................................................................................................GARY LYNCH Neil Kellerman................................................................................................................JESSE LIEBMAN Penny Johnson................................................................................................................ JENNY WINTON Johnny Castle......................................................................................................... SAMUEL PERGANDE Mr. Schumacher...........................................................................................................HERMAN PETRAS Robbie............................................................................................................................... SAM EDGERLY Tito Suarez...................................................................................... JEROME HARMANN-HARDEMAN Vivian Pressman.................................................................................................... AMANDA BRANTLEY Moe Pressman.........................................................................................................................JON DRAKE Ensemble.................................................JOHN ANTONY, RACHEL BOONE, AMANDA BRANTLEY, JON DRAKE, RASHAAN JAMES II, JOSHUA KEITH, KEVIN MUNHALL, PHOEBE PEARL, VIRGINIA PRESTON, JENNLEE SHALLOW SPECIALTIES This Magic Moment Soloist.................................................................................... JENNLEE SHALLOW Do You Love Me? Soloist.................................................................................................. JOHN ANTONY We Shall Overcome Vocalists.............. RACHEL BOONE, KEVIN MUNHALL, JENNLEE SHALLOW Sheldrake Emcee............................................................................................................... JOHN ANTONY De Todo Un Poco Soloist..................................................................................................JOSHUA KEITH Dawn Interlude Soloist................................................................................................KEVIN MUNHALL SWINGS JOSH DRAKE, ALEXANDRA MATTEO, MICHAEL THOMAS PUGLIESE, NICOLE SPENCER UNDERSTUDIES Understudies never substitute for the listed players unless a specific posting or announcement is made at the time of the performance. For Frances “Baby” Houseman: RACHEL BOONE, ALEXANDRA MATTEO, PHOEBE PEARL; for Johnny Castle: JON DRAKE, KEVIN MUNHALL; for Penny Johnson: PHOEBE PEARL, VIRGINIA PRESTON, NICOLE SPENCER; for Dr. Jake Houseman: JOHN ANTONY, GARY LYNCH; for Marjorie Houseman: AMANDA BRANTLEY, NICOLE SPENCER; for Lisa Houseman: RACHEL BOONE, ALEXANDRA MATTEO; for Billy Kostecki/Singer: JON DRAKE, SAM EDGERLY; for Max Kellerman: JOHN ANTONY, HERMAN PETRAS; for Neil Kellerman: SAM EDGERLY, MICHAEL THOMAS PUGLIESE; for Tito Suarez: RASHAAN JAMES II, JOSHUA KEITH; for Mr. Schumacher: JOHN ANTONY, JON DRAKE; for Elizabeth: AMANDA BRANTLEY, ALEXANDRA MATTEO; for Vivian Pressman: VIRGINIA PRESTON, NICOLE SPENCER; for Robbie: JOSH DRAKE, KEVIN MUNHALL, MICHAEL THOMAS PUGLIESE; for Moe Pressman: JOSH DRAKE, MICHAEL THOMAS PUGLIESE; For “This Magic Moment” Soloist: AMANDA BRANTLEY, ALEXANDRA MATTEO; For “Do You Love Me?” Soloist: SAM EDGERLY, KEVIN MUNHALL; for “We Shall Overcome” Vocalists: AMANDA BRANTLEY, JOSH DRAKE, SAM EDGERLY, JOSHUA KEITH, ALEXANDRA MATTEO; for Sheldrake Emcee: JOSH DRAKE, MICHAEL THOMAS PUGLIESE; for “De Todo Un Poco” Soloist: SAM EDGERLY, KEVIN MUNHALL; for “Dawn Interlude” Soloist: JOSH DRAKE, RASHAAN JAMES II. Dance Captain: NICOLE SPENCER Assistant Dance Captain/Fight Captain: JOSH DRAKE THERE WILL BE ONE 20-MINUTE INTERMISSION 20 ENCOREATLANTA.COM
Samuel Pergande
Jillian Mueller
Doug Carpenter
Sam Edgerly
Jerome Harmann-Hardeman
Caralyn Kozlowski
Jesse Liebman
Gary Lynch
Herman Petras
Emily Rice
Mark Elliot Wilson
Jenny Winton
Amanda Brantley
Jon Drake
Josh Drake
Kevin Munhall
Phoebe Pearl
John Antony
Rashaan James II
Virginia Preston
Rachel Boone
Joshua Keith
Alexandra Matteo
Michael Thomas Pugliese
Jennlee Shallow
Nicole Spencer
MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT ONE Opening / This Magic Moment Merengue Time of My Life (Incidental) You Do Something to Me You’re The Cream in My Coffee There Will Never Be Another You Johnny’s Mambo Do You Love Me? Love Man Honey Love Infectious Cha Cha An Original Waltz / Penny’s Waltz Viva La Quince Brigada This Land Is Your Land / We Shall Overcome Stubborn Kind of Fellow De Todo Un Poco / Wipeout Hungry Eyes Overload Hey! Baby! Time of My Life (Incidental) / Johnny’s Tango To the Sheldrake De Todo Un Poco Maybe The Way Life Goes These Arms of Mine Cry to Me
ACT TWO Dawn Interlude Besame Mucho Save the Last Dance for Me If You Were the Only Girl Magic Hour Serenade Duke of Earl Love Is Strange You Don’t Own Me Nunca Lisa’s Hula Yes! In the Still of the Night (I’ll Remember) Summertime (Incidental) Nocturnado (Fragment) Someone Like You She’s Like the Wind Kellerman’s Anthem (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life A number of songs that Eleanor Bergstein tried very hard and unsuccessfully to obtain for the movie we have been able to obtain for our production and put in the places originally intended, included “Save the Last Dance f or Me” (The Drifters) and “Stubborn Kind of Fellow” (Marvin Gaye).
DIRTY DANCING ORCHESTRA Conductor/Keyboard: Alan J. Plado Associate Conductor/Keyboard: Nick Williams Guitar: Matt Brown Saxophone: Cam Collins Drums: Rick Donato Percussion: Miles Lassi Bass: Brad Lovelace Trumpet: Michael Robb 22 ENCOREATLANTA.COM
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BIOS SAMUEL PERGANDE (Johnny Castle) started at age 8 singing with the Florentine Opera in Milwaukee. He then studied ballet under Yves de Bouteiller, San Francisco Ballet and the Bolshoi Ballet. Mr. Pergande has danced with American Ballet Theatrer,vJoffrey Ballet and at many international festivals. Other stage credits include Dirty Dancing in London (Robbie); Billy Elliot, U.S first national tour and Toronto (Older Billy); Cirque du Soleil’s La Nouba (Romantic Pierrot). Film: The Company. JILLIAN MUELLER (Frances “Baby” Houseman) just finished starring in Flashdance-The Musical! Other 1st national tours: American Idiot and Memphis. Broadway: Bye Bye Birdie, How the Grinch Stole Christmas. TV: “One Bad Choice” (MTV), “A Gifted Man” (CBS). Thanks to the Dirty Dancing team, my team at CESD, teachers and mentors along the way and love to my mom, dad and brother Jack. @ jillimueller DOUG CARPENTER (Billy Kostecki/ Singer). B.M. in voice from UNLV, M.M. in voice from UCLA. Regional: South Pacific (Cable, Paper Mill Playhouse), Most Happy Fella (Joey, Goodspeed), Camelot (Lancelot, Pasadena Playhouse/Carnegie/ Lyceum), Oklahoma! (Curly, Penn Shakes), Cloak and Dagger (Signature), and Miss Saigon (Chris, Moonlight Amphitheater). Doug is the only singer to win both the American Traditions Competition and the Lotte Lenya Competition. SAM EDGERLY (Robbie; u/s Billy, Neil) is thrilled to be a part of this amazing production. Regional credits include Orphie and the Book of Heroes and Camelot in Concert (Kennedy Center), Gypsy (Signature Theatre), A Chorus Line (Olney Theatre Center). NYC readings include The One. Love to Mom, Dad, Kels, Bill and Angela. 24 ENCOREATLANTA.COM
JEROME HARMANN-HARDEMAN (Tito Suarez). Previous credits on Broadway, off-Broadway, national tours, international: Swing!, Kiss of the Spiderwoman with Chita Rivera, The Full Monty with Elaine Stritch, Dreamgirls (Curtis), The Fantasticks (Bellomy), Ragtime (Coalhouse), Cats, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Simeon), Once On This Island (Agwe), Smokey Joe’s Café (Adrian), Kiss Me, Kate (Paul). www.jharmann-hardeman. com CARALYN KOZLOWSKI (Marjorie Houseman). Favorite off-Broadway roles: The Milliner and Mrs. Warren’s Profession. Many old and new plays regionally. Some theaters: Seattle Rep, The Old Globe, Actor’s Theater of Louisville and South Coast Rep. Also, the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey: 10 seasons in leading roles, most recently and affectionately, Rosalind. TV/film: soaps, “Third Watch,” “Law & Order” and “L&O SVU,” “Six Degrees,” “Numbers” and Practical Magic. JESSE LIEBMAN (Neil Kellerman) is thrilled to be on his first U.S. national tour. Selected credits: Did You Hear About the Morgans?, The Girl’s Guide to Depravity. A graduate of Princeton University and the New Actors Workshop, Jesse has studied with George Morrison, Mike Nichols and is a student of Michael Howard. Film/TV credits: Percentage, "Taxi Brooklyn." Love to Kimiye and thanks to everyone at BLF and HCA. www.jesseliebmanactor.com GARY LYNCH (Max Kellerman; u/s Jake). Broadway: Les Misérables (Jean Provaire/ Javert); Mamma Mia! original cast, North American & U.S. premieres/1st national (Sam Carmichael); two-time National Broadway Award nominee; Dirty Dancing original cast, U.S. premiere/1st national (Moe Pressman). Numerous credits include off-Broadway,
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of Ashley Wheater. Upon finishing her fifth season with Joffrey, she was invited to the 2014 USA IBC, where she competed as a Senior Soloist. JOHN ANTONY (Ensemble; u/s Jake, Max, Mr. Schumacher). Most recently appeared in Stephen Sondheim’s Passion directed by John Doyle at the Classic Stage Company in New York. Broadway & Broadway tours: White Christmas, 42nd Street, Titanic, Sunset Boulevard, Annie Get Your Gun, Passion. Off-Broadway & regional: Aida, The King and I, Legally Blonde, Chicago, Footloose, Dangerous Beauty.
RACHEL BOONE (Ensemble; u/s Baby, Lisa) is delighted to be on the road with this amazing production! National tours: Cats. EMILY RICE (Lisa Houseman). National Regional: NC Theatre, Cape Playhouse, tour: A Chorus Line (Swing). Regional: A Westchester Broadway Theatre, TBTS and Chorus Line at Pittsburgh CLO (Maggie). MSMT. B.F.A. from FSU. All my love and Other credits: The Sound of Music (Maria), thanks to my beautiful family! To God be the BFA Music Theatre, Elon University. All glory. glory to God! Job 33:28 #normal AMANDA BRANTLEY (Vivian Pressman, MARK ELLIOT WILSON (Dr. Jake Ensemble; u/s Marjorie, Elizabeth) is excited Houseman). Film: Experimenter, Sam & to make her national tour debut with Dirty Amira, The Girl in the Book, We Need to Talk Dancing! Native Hoosier and graduate of About Kevin, Pistol Whipped, World Trade CAP21. Favorite credits include Barbie Center, Noise, The Theory of Love, Personal LIVE! int’l tour (Swing, u/s Barbie), Seven Vendetta. TV: “Elementary,” “White Brides for Seven Brothers (Sarah), Carousel Collar,” “Damages,” “Fringe,” “The Bronx and West Side Story. Endless love and thanks Is Burning,” “Law & Order (CI, SVU),” to her amazing family and friends. www. “Dream On,” “Flying Blind,” “Love Street,” amanda-brantley.com “All My Children.” Theater: Salomé (with JON DRAKE (Moe Pressman, Ensemble; Al Pacino), Ghosts, Unidentified Human u/s Johnny, Billy, Mr. Schumacher) starts his Remains, Love Talker, Rebecca and Summer second national tour with Dirty Dancing. Shorts. Musical theater debut: West Side Story JENNY WINTON (Penny Johnson) was national tour followed by Footloose (KC born in San Francisco and trained at the San Starlight). Other performances include Francisco Ballet School under Lola de Avila, Insanity of Mary Girard, Murders of Lidicea Pascale Leroy, Gloria Govrin and Shannon and Frumpled Fairy Tales. Other acting Breshnahan. She danced for Pennsylvania credits: The Americans, WebTV series Crew Ballet II in 2008. And, in 2009, joined the and World Amazing Stories. Joffrey Ballet under the artistic leadership
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BIOS JOSH DRAKE (Swing, Assistant Dance Captain, Fight Captain; u/s Robbie, Moe). Touring debut! Top theater credits include Dreamgirls, Chicago, A Chorus Line, Les Misérables. Huge thanks to everyone involved with this timeless project! Let’s have the time of our lives! This is for Mom and “Boo Boo.” Training: The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (NYC). RASHAAN JAMES II (Ensemble; u/s Tito) attended University at Buffalo for a B.F.A. in musical theater. Favorite credits: Joseph… Dreamcoat at DTC (Naphtali), Dreamgirls with Jennifer Holliday (Tru-Tone/5 Tuxes), West Side Story international tour, South Pacific 1st national tour (Swing/Henry u/s) and the 42nd Street national tour. Thanks to HC, MG and Mom for your love and support! Facebook.com/Rashaanjames2
Ogunquit Playhouse, MTWichita, Tuacahn Amphitheatre. TV: “One Life to Live,” “Smash.” Proud graduate of the University of Michigan. www.kevinmunhall.com PHOEBE PEARL (Ensemble; u/s Baby, Penny). National tour debut! Favorite credits include Radio City Christmas Spectacular (Rockette), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Pearl Lady; Ogunquit Playhouse), A Funny Thing Happened ... Forum (Geminae; Bay Street Theatre). Thanks to everyone on the creative team and at Laura Stanczyk. For Mama, Dada and God!
VIRGINIA PRESTON (Ensemble; u/s Penny, Vivian) is thrilled to be performing in her first national tour! A native Memphian, she has trained at Ballet Memphis, Kansas City Ballet, Joffrey Ballet and Boston Ballet. In 2015, she will graduate from the Ailey/ JOSHUA KEITH (Ensemble; u/s Tito) Fordham B.F.A. program. Thanks to my is thrilled to be joining the Dirty Dancing family and friends for their constant support! family! A Christmas Carol (NSMT), In the MICHAEL THOMAS PUGLIESE Heights (Walnut Street Theatre), All Shook (Swing; u/s Neil, Robbie) is a proud graduate Up (NSMT), A Chorus Line (MSMT), of SUNY Fredonia (B.M. in music ed.) He is Cutman (Goodspeed Musicals), Debbie very excited to make his national tour debut Allen’s Oman! Oman! (Kennedy Center). with this production. Lastly, he would like to Joshua 1:8. thank his friends, family and teachers for all ALEXANDRA MATTEO (Swing; u/s of their support throughout the years. Baby, Lisa, Elizabeth) is elated to be touring JENNLEE SHALLOW (Elizabeth/ Singer, the country with this iconic show! Broadway: Ensemble). A native of Trinidad & Tobago. Annie (u/s Grace, u/s Lily). National tours: The Lion King (Nala) in Germany/Australia; Anything Goes, Addams Family (u/s Ragtime (Sarah) at the Kennedy Center; Wednesday). Training: BoCo. Thanks to my and Lead Singer in Cirque Du Soleil’s Viva agents at The Mine. All my love and thanks Elvis Las Vegas and Franco Dragone’s to Mom, Dad, Michael and my wonderful Taboo Macau-China. Also: Recent national fiancé, Mario. I am so excited to come home Honeywell commercial starring John Slattery. and marry you! www.alexandramatteo.com www.jennleeshallow.com KEVIN MUNHALL (Ensemble; u/s Johnny, NICOLE SPENCER (Swing, Dance Robbie). Broadway/NY: Anything Goes Captain; u/s Penny, Marjorie, Vivian) is (Roundabout), The Sound of Music (Carnegie thrilled to be making her national tour Hall), Bells Are Ringing (Encores), Hansel debut! Upon graduating from Florida State and Gretel (Avery Fisher Hall). Regional: University with a B.F.A. in dance, she Walnut Street Theatre, Kansas City Starlight, traveled the world as a dancer with Princess 28 ENCOREATLANTA.COM
BIOS Cruises. Endless love to my family, friends, As an associate director, James has mounted and teachers for your support over the years! first-class productions of Cameron Macintosh and Disney’s Mary Poppins throughout the ELEANOR BERGSTEIN (Writer) is a world. He is delighted to be back at the helm novelist, screenwriter, producer and director. of Dirty Dancing, after directing this version Her stories have been published in national in London, Toronto, The Netherlands, magazines, ranging from Transatlantic Germany and now the United States. Review to Redbook and Cosmopolitan. Her first novel, Advancing Paul Newman, KATE CHAMPION (Original Choreoabout women and politics in the 1960s, grapher) is the artistic director and founder was published by Viking Press, and her first of the Sydney-based dance-theater company movie script was It’s My Turn, starring Jill Force Majeure. She has worked as a director/ Clayburgh and Michael Douglas. Her second choreographer/performer for Sydney Theatre novel, Ex-Lover, about sexual obsession, was Company, DV8 Physical Theatre, Australian published by Random House. She has worked Dance Theatre, Opera Australia, Belvoir, Legs on a variety of film projects, including the on the Wall, NIDA and the English National final script revision of Sister Act. She then Opera. In 1996, Kate was awarded the Robert wrote and directed Let It Be Me, which starred Helpmann Scholarship for Choreographic Campbell Scott, Jennifer Beals, Leslie Caron Excellence enabling her to create her first and Patrick Stewart. Her most famous project solo work Face Value, which was awarded was one of the most successful independent a Green Room and an MO Award. In 1997 films of all time, Dirty Dancing. It was the she directed Under the Influence for Legs unique continuing response to the story over on the Wall, which premiered in Sydney and the years that made her decide to reimagine toured to the Edinburgh Fringe and Riverside Dirty Dancing as a stage event. The multiple Studios, London. In 2001 she created a solo viewings by audiences all over the world show, About Face and, in 2002, directed made her suspect that what the audiences Same, Same But Different for Force Majeure. really wanted was to be more physically Both productions won Helpmann awards. involved in the story. This would mean Kate choreographed the world premiere of that its ultimate form should be one that the stage version of Dirty Dancing, which combined dance and story and music onstage opened in Sydney in November 2004 and in a new way. It was also her chance to add has subsequently toured to Europe, the U.K. scenes not in the movie, as well as songs she and the United States. Since 2005 Kate wanted for the movie and had been unable to has directed Already Elsewhere, Tenebrae obtain. Ms. Bergstein, through her company 1 and 11, The Age I’m In, Not in a Million Magic Hour Productions, is at work on a new Years, Never Did Me Any Harm, a costage musical set in London in the late 1960s, production with Sydney Theatre Company) a new work of fiction, and is preparing films and Food, a co-production with Belvoir) for Force Majeure. In 2010 Kate choreographed to be shot in Rome and Slovenia. the premiere production of Opera Australia’s JAMES POWELL (Director) most recently Bliss, which subsequently toured to the directed the hugely popular re-imagined Edinburgh Festival, and Spring Awakening Cameron Macintosh production of Les for Sydney Theatre Company. Kate was Misérables, which began in the UK and then associate director of Opera Australia’s 2013 went on a U.S. tour and to Spain, Canada, production of Wagner’s Ring Cycle. Japan, South Korea, Australia and Broadway. 30 ENCOREATLANTA.COM
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BIOS MICHELE LYNCH (Choreographer) is thrilled to be a part of Dirty Dancing. Broadway: Everyday Rapture, The Coast of Utopia, Hairspray (assoc. choreo), The Full Monty (asst. choreo), Urinetown (asst. choreo). Off-Broadway: Little Miss Sunshine, Everyday Rapture, We the People. Opera: Show Boat at the Kennedy Center, Chicago Lyric Opera, Houston Grand Opera and San Francisco Opera. National tours: Little House on the Prairie, Happy Days. Film: Camp, Joyful Noise, The Last Five Years (coming to theaters Feb. 14, 2015). World tour: Dolly Parton, 2011. STEPHEN BRIMSON LEWIS (Set Designer) has designed Dirty Dancing internationally, including shows in the West End, Europe and USA. Broadway credits include Waiting for Godot, No Man’s Land and Indiscretions, for which he received Tony and Drama Desk nominations. National theater credits include A Little Night Music and Les Parents Terribles, for which he won an Olivier Award. He is an associate artist at the Royal Shakespeare Company. TIM MITCHELL (Lighting Designer) lit the original West End production and subsequent international productions of Dirty Dancing. Other West End credits include Singin’ in the Rain, Yes, Prime Minister, A Chorus of Disapproval, Crazy for You, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, Noises Off and The Play What I Wrote. Tim is an associate artist at the RSC and Chichester and has lit numerous theater, dance and opera productions internationally and in the U.K. JENNIFER IRWIN (Costume Designer). Jennifer’s career spans 35 years of designing for drama, opera, film and, in particular, dance and ballet. Jennifer designs regularly for all the major Australian companies including the Sydney Theatre Company, the Australian Ballet, Belvoir Theatre Company, Bangarra Dance Theatre, Sydney Dance Company 32 ENCOREATLANTA.COM
and Opera Australia. She has designed the largest-scale spectacular productions ever staged in Australia: Sydney 2000 Olympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies, The Official Commemorative Ceremony marking the Centenary of Australian Federation, the Olympic Arts Festival of the Dreaming Opening. Jennifer designed the costumes for the original production of Dirty Dancing in 2004. BOBBY AITKEN (Sound Designer). Ghost, Dirty Dancing, Mamma Mia!, We Will Rock You, Grease, Lennon, Blast!, Return to the Forbidden Planet, Five Guys Named Moe. Bobby was the sound designer for the ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympic Games. He works to create techniques to deliver credible sound reinforcement for large-scale, in-the-round opera productions. JON DRISCOLL (Video & Projection Designer). Earthquakes in London (Evening Standard Award for best design), Nation, The Power of Yes, All’s Well That Ends Well, The Observer, Gethsemane, Her Naked Skin, Fram, A Matter of Life and Death and The Reporter (National Theatre); Ghost the Musical (Piccadilly); The Wizard of Oz (Palladium); Birdsong (Comedy); Love Never Dies (Adelphi); Richard III, Complicit and The Prisoner of Second Avenue (Old Vic); Enron for Headlong (West End and Broadway) — Olivier Award nomination for best design; Separate Tables and The Last Cigarette (Chichester); Frost/Nixon (Donmar Warehouse, West End and Broadway); Brief Encounter for Kneehigh (West End and Broadway). Obie, Evening Standard and Critics’ Circle awards for best design, Olivier nomination for best design. BERNIE ARDIA (Hair Designer) has enjoyed a 30-year career, starting in television. Mr. Ardia has designed more than 75 productions including the current Canadian company of Cameron Mackintosh’s
BIOS Les Misérables. Other credits: NETworks’ tour of Billy Elliot; Ragtime, Kennedy Center; Kiss of the Spider Woman with Chita Rivera; Starlight Express, Las Vegas Hilton; Cinderella with Eartha Kitt and Debbie Gibson. Has worked with Jeanne Cooper, Ramin Karimloo, Anita Gillette, Mary Wilson, Mackenzie Phillips, Melody Thomas Scott and even Judge Judy! Author of Barbra Streisand in New York City. He is excited to be a part of NETworks’ new production of Dirty Dancing. CONRAD HELFRICH (Music Supervisor and Orchestrations). Music director for Dirty Dancing (2004), music supervisor and orchestrator (since 2006) for Hamburg, London, Toronto, Utrecht, U.S. tour, Berlin, Oberhausen, Stockholm, German tour. Others: The Full Monty (Australia), Singin’ in the Rain (Australia and Southeast Asia), The Man From Snowy River (Australia), Jolson (Australia), Me And My Girl (Australia and New Zealand), The New Rocky Horror Show (Australia and Southeast Asia), Blues in the Night (Australia), Nine (Australia), Me and My Girl (Australia). Co-produced cast albums for Dirty Dancing productions in Australia, Germany, United Kingdom and North America. ARIA Awards for Nine (Australia 1989) and The Man From Snowy River (Australia 2003). ALAN J. PLADO (Music Director) is ecstatic to be working on Dirty Dancing! Broadway national tours: Legally Blonde, Elf the Musical, Memphis, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Off-Broadway: We’re Still Hot, Just a Matter of Time. Alan serves as the music supervisor for Menopause the Musical and, internationally, was the music director and arranger for the show on the West End (Shaw Theater) and in Dublin (Tivoli Theater). Thanks to Conrad, John and NETworks.
Les Misérables; Rocky; Beautiful: The Carole King Musical; Pippin; Once; Jersey Boys; Newsies; Rock of Ages; Jesus Christ Superstar. Musician (bass): Leonard Cohen; Eric Clapton; Frank Sinatra; Carly Simon; Michael Jackson; Peter, Paul & Mary; B.B. King; Bette Midler; Bob Dylan; Mose Allison. His album Stage Door Johnny — John Miller: Takes on Broadway is available on PS Classics Records. www. johnmillerbass.com KASEY RT GRAHAM (Associate Director/ Resident Director). Directing credits include Into the Woods, Spelling Bee, Songs for a New World (Pennsylvania Centre Stage); Pump Boys and Dinettes, The Wizard of Oz (Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre); and Sylvia (The Theatre Barn). Music direction credits include the national tours of Oklahoma!, The Producers and Spring Awakening. M.F.A.: Penn State. Twitter: KaseyRT. DAVID SCOTCHFORD (Associate Choreographer). Choreographer: Dirty Dancing Stockholm, Sweden, 2012; Carousel, Oklahoma University; Oklahoma City Philharmonic; In the Heights, Kean University; Wonderland, Ice Factory Festival NYC. Associate choreographer/additional choreography: Dirty Dancing (West End London, Berlin, Oberhausen.) Associate choreographer: Dirty Dancing, 1st U.S. tour 2008, Toronto, Utrecht; David is a regular guest teacher at Steps on Broadway and Broadway Dance Center in New York. Originally from Australia, he is now a proud New Yorker. www.DavidScotchford.com
JOEL ROSEN (Production Stage Manager). Most recent: Flashdance the Musical (national tour); Tours: Avenue Q, Billy Elliot, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, In the Heights, Shrek. Broadway: How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, Imaginary Friends, Avenue JOHN MILLER (Musical Coordinator). Q. Off-Broadway: Reasons to Be Happy, Broadway (more than 100 shows including) Fat Pig, The Exonerated; Regional: Avenue ATLANTA’S PERFORMING ARTS PUBLICATION 33
BIOS Q, Las Vegas; The Color Purple (Alliance Theatre, world premiere); more than 30 shows at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego. CAROLINE WALKER (Stage Manager). Tours: We Will Rock You (first national), Shrek the Musical (national & Asia). Regional: Williamstown Theatre Festival, Des Moines Metro Opera. To my incredible family and friends, love y’all to the moon and back! All glory to God! Colossians 3:17 STEPHANIE HALBEDEL (Assistant Stage Manager). National tour: Phantom of the Opera, Beauty and the Beast, Blue Man Group, Shrek. This one’s for all of my favorite funky dance partners, with love and mashed potatoes. JAMEY JENNINGS (Company Manager) is thrilled to be spending an extended summer at Kellerman’s! National tours: We Will Rock You, Mary Poppins, Les Misérables, La Cage aux Folles, Young Frankenstein. International tours: Cinderella, starring Lea Salonga, Hairspray. His favorite roles include Mama Rose and Sally Bowles.
founded, Type A Marketing (2008) and The Marketing Division (2009), and she continues to provide strategic supervision for both. She is the recipient of the Broadway League’s 2005 award for outstanding achievement in road marketing. Anne is a graduate of Harvard College LAURA STANCZYK CASTING (Casting).Broadway, off-Broadway and tours: After Midnight; A Night With Janis Joplin; Follies; Lombardi; Ragtime; Impressionism; Fetch Clay Make Man; Me, Myself & I; The Seafarer; Radio Golf; Coram Boy; Translations; Damn Yankees; The Glorious Ones; Cripple of Inishmaan; Tryst; Flight; Urinetown. Awards: Nominated for six Artios Award for Excellence in Casting, won for Follies.
SETH WENIG (Executive Producer) has been with NETworks since its inception in 1995. He spearheaded the international tours of Fosse starring Ben Vereen and Ruthie Henshall. He produced the Lincoln Center Theatre production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific, Disney’s THE ROAD COMPANY (Tour Booking) Beauty and the Beast and the National was founded in 1997 by Stephen Lindsay and Theatre’s War Horse. Together with Cameron Brett Sirota. In addition to Dirty Dancing: The Mackintosh, Seth served as executive Classic Story on Stage, current representation producer for both the U.S. and U.K. tours includes Wicked, After Midnight, If/Then, of the National Theatre’s My Fair Lady, the The Sound of Music, Kinky Boots, Once, The 25th anniversary U.S. tour of Les Misérables Illusionists, Annie, Elf, Camelot, Ragtime and the new Phantom of the Opera tour. He and Donny and Marie. The Road Company is most proud of his greatest productions – is made possible by Shawn Willett, Magaly Marlo and Camden. Barone, Jenny Kirlin, Justine Spingler, Didi AMBER JACOBSEN (Producer) started Perez and Garrett Holtz. working for her father (Col Joye) as the ANNE RIPPEY (Marketing Direction) is head of touring and executive producer in the chief marketing officer for Key Brand Australia. She was responsible for touring Entertainment, where she is responsible artists including Barbra Streisand, Bruce for the companywide marketing strategy, Springsteen, Elton John, the Bee Gees, working in tandem with both its theatrical Pearl Jam and Usher as well as executive and interactive divisions. Before this producing Fame, SHOUT, The Man From appointment in 2013, Anne concurrently Snowy River and Long Way to the Top. Amber served as president of the two companies she was the executive producer for the original 34 ENCOREATLANTA.COM
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BIOS production of Dirty Dancing and produced Col has been a producer of every production of Dirty Dancing worldwide. all productions since 2010. NETWORKS PRESENTATIONS LLC, (Producer) from its inception nearly 20 years ago has been an industry-leading producer of touring musical theater productions and remains committed to delivering quality entertainment to its audiences. Having toured more than 60 productions extensively throughout North America, NETworks is now expanding its tours into such international markets as South America, Greece, Italy, Turkey and Southeast Asia. Its current touring season includes Cameron Mackintosh’s The Phantom of the Opera, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Dirty Dancing, Blue Man Group, Flashdance, Anything Goes and Elf the Musical. GROVE ENTERTAINMENT (Producer). Helmed by producer Beth Williams, Grove Entertainment is a production company dedicated to developing new work for stage and screen. Ms. Williams helped launch Key Brand Entertainment in the United States and was the COO, head of production and CEO – theater division for Broadway Across America for six years. Broadway productions include Pippin, Big Fish, Million Dollar Quartet, Hands on a Hardbody, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Promises, Promises, Grey Gardens, The Producers, Bull Durham and the upcoming Tuck Everlasting and The Blonde Streak. COL JOYE (Producer) has had No. 1 hits, recorded 15 Top 10 albums and was the first inductee into the Australian Hall of Fame (ARIA). He has numerous platinum and gold albums and hundreds of awards and toured extensively throughout Australia. Col was awarded an Order of Australia (AM) for his contribution to music and charity on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II. He was chosen to run with the Olympic torch for the Sydney Olympics and recently received his own postage stamp. 36 ENCOREATLANTA.COM
LIONSGATE (Producer) is a premier next generation global content leader with a strong and diversified presence in motion picture production and distribution, television programming and syndication, home entertainment, family entertainment, digital distribution, new channel platforms and international distribution and sales. The Lionsgate and Summit brands remain synonymous with original, daring, quality entertainment in markets around the world. www.lionsgate.com MAGIC HOUR PRODUCTIONS (Producer) was founded by Eleanor Bergstein in 1994 to develop and produce works by herself and others for print, film and stage. Magic Hour Productions has been involved in the development and production of the stage musical of Dirty Dancing since its inception, including the first staged workshop in New York in 2001. Currently, Magic Hour Productions is working to bring Dirty Dancing to new territories around the world, including Greece and Japan. In addition to Dirty Dancing, Magic Hour Productions is developing a new musical by Ms. Bergstein set in late 1960s London, a film to be shot in Rome and a romantic comedy film to be shot in Slovenia. Magic Hour’s team includes Tomoko Minami, who has worked with Ms. Bergstein since 2001, and Robin Nahas. The company is based in New York City
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STAFF DIRTY DANCING STAFF Opening Night: Nov. 25, 2014 The Fox Theatre, Atlanta, Georgia GENERAL MANAGEMENT GENTRY & ASSOCIATES GREGORY VANDER PLOEG GUY JORDIN HEARD PENELOPE LOPEZ PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT NETWORKS PRESENTATIONS LLC JASON JUENKER, LAURA DIELI COMPANY MANAGER JAMEY JENNINGS ASSISTANT COMPANY MANAGER BRAD BROMAN TOUR MARKETING AND PUBLICITY TYPE A MARKETING Elyce Henkin DJ Martin Andrew Cole Melissa Cohen EXCLUSIVE TOUR DIRECTION THE ROAD COMPANY Stephen Lindsay Brett Sirota www.theroadcompany.com CASTING LAURA STANCZYK CASTING Laura Stancyzk, CSA Nicholas Petrovich Amanda D’Aquila Hannah Rosenthal Caleb Caudill Production Stage Manager.....................................Joel Rosen Stage Manager............................................... Caroline Walker Assistant Stage Manager......................... Stephanie Halbedel Technical Production Supervisor.....................Michael Conlon Associate Director...................................... Kasey RT Graham Associate Choreographer............................. David Scotchford Associate Set Designer.................................. Christine Peters Associate Costume Designer..............................Dana Burkart Hair and Makeup Supervisor.............................. Camra Fisher Associate Lighting Designer................................ Vivien Leone Assistant Lighting Designer................................ Kaitlyn Breen Lighting Programmer..........................................Andrew Davis UK Programmer................................................ Emily Harding Video Programmer (US).....................................Chris Herman Animator.................................................... Gemma Carrington Video Technical Associate......................................... Alan Cox Systems Engineer................................................... Oliver Luff Sound Design Associate....................................... Simon King Associate Sound Designer (US)...........................Chris Cronin Fight Director...................................... Christian Kelly Sordelet Dance Captain................................................. Nicole Spencer Assistant Dance Captain/Fight Captain..................Josh Drake Head Carpenter..........................................Eric “Pesci” Sutton Flyman.................................................................Kevin Riggall Assistant Carpenter........................................ Kaitlin Ciccarelli Automation Programming......................................Ben Neafus Automation...............................................................Dave Vick Production Electrician............................................. Eric Rimes Head Electrics...................................................Curtis Sharma Video Engineer....................................................Kim Caldwell Assistant Electrics..............................................Max Marquez Sound Engineer/AI.............................................. Mike Viveros Assistant Audio..................................................Sherie Farmer
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Head Props........................................................Michael Triolo Assistant Props.............................................Cheryl Stansfield Props Supervisor................................................Jonathan Hall Head Wardrobe..........................................Matthew Kelbaugh Assistant Wardrobe...................... Danielle King, Curtis Kelley Costume Assistant...........................................Anna Stainback Head Hair & Makeup........................................... Shon Harper Production Assistants....................Lionel Christian, Chet Craft National Press Representative.................Adrian Bryan-Brown Music Licensing...............................Chris Roberts, Kim Green Physical Therapy.................................................... Neuro Tour Production Videographer................. Steam Motion and Sound Production Photographer.............................. Matthew Murphy Website..................................................................... AKA NYC Interactive Agency............................... The Marketing Division Bob Bucci, Maris Smith, Danielle Migliaccio Legal Counsel.............................David Wright Tremaine LLP/ M. Graham Coleman, Andrew Owens, Jeffrey Carter Tour Accountant................................................Laura S. Carey HR & Payroll Services........................ Human Resources, Inc. Trucking............................................................. Clark Transfer Hotel Booking............................. Lisa Morris, Road Concierge Cast Bus Booking...................Mary Botosan, Road Concierge Merchandising.............................................. The Araca Group FOR LIONSGATE Chief Executive Officer.....................................Jon Feltheimer Vice Chairman...................................................Michael Burns Motion Picture Group Co-Chair......................... Rob Friedman Motion Picture Group Co-Chair.............Patrick Waschsberger Co-COO and President, Motion Picture Group....Steve Beeks Co-COO.......................................................... Brian Goldsmith Chairman, Lionsgate Television Group.................Kevin Beggs COO, Lionsgate Television Group.......................Sandra Stern General Counsel and Chief Strategic Officer...... Wayne Levin Consultant, Theatrical Stage Productions...........Adam Bialow FOR NETWORKS PRESENTATIONS Chief Executive Officer....................................Kenneth Gentry Chief Operating Officer................................. Scott W. Jackson President...................................................................Orin Wolf Executive Vice President Production..................... Seth Wenig Director of Finance.................................................John Kinna Controller......................................................... Jennifer Gifford Executive Producers.................... Kary M. Walker, Dani Davis Associate Producer..........................................Angela Rowles Director of Booking................................. Charmaine McVicker Senior General Manager....................... Gregory VanderPloeg General Managers...... Mary K. Witte, Guy Jordin Heard, Tyler Soltis Associate General Managers........... Bobby Maglaughlin, Curt Owens Assistant General Manager............................Penelope Lopez Senior Production Manager.............................. Jason Juenker Production Managers.......................Ben Neafus, Lauren Dieli Associate Production Manager.......................... Evan Rooney Warehouse Manager................................................Brad Korff Director of Marketing/PR....................................Heather Hess Database Manager.............................................Siba Mahanty Music Coordinator................................................John Mezzio Office Manager............................................... Buddy Piccolino Administrative Assistant........................ Esther Schwarzbauer Intern......................................................................Anne Cape
STAFF Tax & Financial Consulting, Accounting Services, IT Services CliftonLarsonAllen LLP George Wilson, Linda Rubenstein Pat Guerieri, Tim Pizza Financial Services and Banking Arrangements by M&T Bank CREDITS Scenery constructed by PRG Scenic Tecnnologies. Show control and scenic motion control featuring Stage Command Systems ® by PRG-Scenic Technologies A Division of Production Resource Group, L.L.C., New Windsor, NY. Automation equipment provided by PRG Scenic Technologies. Lighting equipment from Christie Lights. Sound equipment by Sound Associates. Video equipment provided by XL VIdeo. Rigging by Christie Lights. Scenic Painting by Joe Forbes and Scenic Arts Studios. Properties provided by Marcus Hall Props. Costume Shops Arel Studio, Valerie Strok, Lisa Krizner-George and L. Allmeier. Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech license granted by Intellectual Properties Management, Atlanta, Georgia, as exclusive Licensor of the King Estate. Rehearsed at New 42nd Street Studios. SPECIAL THANKS
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The Actors and Stage Managers employed in this production are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers of the United States. Backstage employees are represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (or I.A.T.S.E.). The Musicians, Conductors, Music Preparation Personnel and Librarians employed in this production are members of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada. The Press Agents and Company Managers employed in this production are represented by the Association of Theatrical Press Agents & Managers. The Director and Choreographer are members of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, Inc., an independent national labor union. United Scenic Artists represents designers and scenic artists for the American Theatre. This production is produced by a member of The Broadway League in collaboration with our professional union-represented employees.
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1718 Peachtree St. NW, Suite 181, Atlanta, GA. 30309 Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 404.873.4300 Russ Belin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice President Arnesha Redding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ticketing Manager Marc Finkbeiner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regional Sales Operations Manager Kevin Ogle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sales & Promotions Manager Vanessa Webber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sales & Promotions Associate David Spry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regional Director of Marketing Rebekah K. Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Technical Director Terry Romanoli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Corporate Partnerships For media inquiries, please contact Jennifer Walker at BRAVE Public Relations, 404.233.3993.
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FRIENDS OF THE FOX
Members of the Fox Theatre’s Friends of the Fox program help support the Fox Theatre Institute, the theater’s community engagement arm. The Fox Theatre’s legend lives on through their generosity, supporting the theater, the city of Atlanta and communities across Georgia.
The Fox Theatre would like to thank the following Friends of the Fox who have given at the Encore Level ($2,500): Douglas Borenstein Thomas Edwards Chris Hurst Janice and Gary Sloan
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION THE THEATRE A fully restored 1929 “Movie Palace,” the Fox Theatre, with 4,665 seats, is a multiple-purpose facility, housing Broadway shows, ballet, symphonies, concerts, movies, and private corporate events. PRIVATE ROOMS The Fox Theatre has three private rental spaces, with accommodations for 25 to 1,200 guests. Our Egyptian Ballroom and Grand Salon are beautifully decorated and can be set up to your specifications. The Landmarks Lounge is adjacent to the lobby and is perfect for a small pre-show and intermission event. To book your “Fabulous Fox” evening, please call 404.881.2100 or visit us at www.foxtheatre.org. TICKET OFFICE The Fox Theatre Ticket Office is located in the arcade entrance to the theatre. The Ticket Office is open for walk up ticket sales Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., and Saturday,10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. The Fox Theatre Ticket Office is not open on Sundays unless there is a performance. On event days, the Ticket Office opens two hours prior to show time. Doors to the Fox open one hour prior to show time. Tickets for all performances at the Fox may be purchased online at www.FoxTheatre.org, all Ticket Alternative outlets and all Atlanta-area Whole Foods Markets, by calling 855-285-8499, or by visiting the Fox Theatre Ticket Office in person during regular Box Office hours. GROUP SALES The Fox Theatre Group Sales Department offers discounts to Groups for most Broadway shows. The Group Sales office is open Monday-Friday from 9am to 5pm. Call 404 881-2000 or email foxgroup@foxtheatre.org. CONCESSIONS Concession stands are located in the Spanish Room, main lobby, and on the mezzanine lobby level. RESTROOMS Restrooms are located off the Main Lobby (downstairs), Mezzanine Lobby levels, and the Gallery level. Accessible restroom facilities are located in the Spanish Room and Accessible/Family restrooms are located through the Office door in the main lobby. GIFT SHOP The Fox Theatre operates a gift shop selling history books, T-shirts, sweatshirts, and an assortment of other theatre-related merchandise. The gift shop is located in the Spanish Room. TOURS Fox Theatre Tours are conducted Mondays and Thursdays at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 1:00 PM. Saturday tours are offered at 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Fox Theatre Tours are guided by Fox employees well-versed in the Fox’s history, current events, awards, and upcoming shows. Tickets for Fox Theatre Tours are available at the Fox Theatre Ticket Office or online at www.foxtheatre.org. Special Tours can range from backstage to architectural to a school or college group. Please contact the Fox Theatre by calling (404) 881-2100 to schedule your group tour.
EMERGENCY INFORMATION In the event of an emergency, and for your safety, please follow the directions provided by the Fox Theatre staff. SMOKING In accordance with the Fulton County Clean Air Ordinance, the Fox Theatre is a smoke-free facility. Smoking is only permitted in designated areas. ABOUT ACCESSIBILITY The Fox Theatre strives to make events accessible to all guests. If you require assistance during your visit to the Fox Theatre please seek out or ask for one of our Accessible Ambassadors. These staff members are attired in the traditional Fox Theatre uniform however also have gold braid and white gloves to make them easier to see. The Fox Theatre offers the use of wheelchairs, listening devices and booster seats at no additional charge. Our Ambassadors will assist you to special restroom accommodations. Note: Steep Steps lead to all seats on the upper levels. For assistance needed or additional information on programs, please contact the Event Staff’s office at: 404-881-2119. TICKETS To purchase accessible seating at the Fox Theatre please call: 404-881-2016 Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM or on Saturday, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. A Fox Theatre Ticket Office Associate will be happy to help you. Ticket buyers may also visit the ticketing site at www.foxtheatre.org. PROGRAMS PROVIDED Opened Captioning Performance Sponsored in partnership through TDF (Theatre Development Fund).
ELEVATORS Elevators are located at the north end of each lobby. The elevators are available during all performances and make it possible to access each lobby without the use of stairs. Patrons should be aware that access to upper seating areas do involve stairs. PARKING Parking is available within a four-block radius in all directions of the Fox Theatre. Advanced reserved parking is available for sale at the Fox Ticket Office or by calling 855-285-8499. The Fox Theatre assumes no responsibility for vehicles parked in any of the privately owned parking lots operating in the Fox Theatre district. PERFORMANCE NOTES All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket in order to be admitted to the theatre. Not all events are suitable for children. Infants will not be admitted to adult programs/performances. Parents will be asked to remove children who create a disturbance. Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the management, in conjunction with the wishes of the producers. Please turn off all pagers and cell phones prior to the beginning of each performance. Camera and recording devices are strictly prohibited. Backstage employees are represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (I.A.T.S.E.)
LOST AND FOUND Lost and found items are turned in to the Event Staff’s office. To check on lost items, please call 404-881-2119. Lost and found items will be retained for 30 days. ATLANTA’S PERFORMING ARTS PUBLICATION 45
ETIQUETTE 1. Please arrive early. Latecomers may not be seated until intermission. 2. Take care of personal needs (drinks of water or restroom) before the performance begins. 3. Please silence or turn off all electronic devices, including cell phones, beepers, and watch alarms. We encourage you to share your experience at the Fox via social media, but please refrain from doing so or texting during performances; the glow from your device is distracting. 4. Most shows do not allow photography of any kind. Flash photography inside the theatre is never allowed as it is a distraction to those around you and a danger to the performers. 5. The overture is part of the performance. Please cease talking at this point. 6. Dear Lovebirds, when you lean your heads together, you block the view of the people behind you. Please consider the people that will be seated behind you when choosing whether or not to wear a hat or what hair style you choose. 7. Please refrain from talking, humming, or singing along with the show, except when encouraged to do so by the artist or show. 8. Please wait for an appropriate moment to dig something out of your pocket or bag. 9. Go easy with the perfume and cologne, many people are highly allergic. 10. If you need assistance during the show, please go to your nearest volunteer usher. If additional assistance is needed the usher will get the appropriate person to further help you. 11. Yes, the parking lot gets busy and public transportation is tricky, but leaving while the show is in progress or before the actors have taken their final bows is discourteous. Wait until it is over and then exit with the rest of the audience.
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THE FOX THEATRE 660 Peachtree Street, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30308 404.881.2100 • www.foxtheatre.org
STAFF
Allan C. Vella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President & C.E.O. Adina Alford Erwin . . . Vice President & General Manager Jeff Quesenberry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice President & C.F.O. Jennifer S. Farmer . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Sales/Ballrooms Jay Forrester . . . Director of Concessions & Merchandising Molly Fortune . . . . Director of Restoration and Operations Elton Houze . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Information Systems Jamie Vosmeier . . . . . . . . Director of Ticket Sales & Service Shelly Kleppsattel . . . . . . . . . Booking & Contract Associate Rick Robbins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Controller Rachel Bomeli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ticket Office Manager Ken Butler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guest Services Manager Nikki Griffin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sales Manager Carmie McDonald . . . . Community Engagement Manager Shelby Moody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ticket Sales Manager Dan Goldberger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-Commerce and Social Media Manager Amy Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Production Manager Len Tucker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Project Manager Gary Hardaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master Carpenter Larry Watson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . House Flyman Scott Hardin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Property Master Ray T. Haynie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master Electrician Cary Oldknow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Electrician Rodney Amos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head Sound Engineer
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Edward L. White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chairman Keith O Cowan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice Chairman Clara Axam, Robyn Barkin, Beauchamp Carr, Renee Dye, Sheffield Hale, John Holder, Edward Hutchison, Walt Huntley, Craig Jones, Jay Myers, Glen Romm
EMERITUS MEMBERS John Busby, Jr., Anne Cox Chambers, Pat Connell, Rodney Cook, Ada Lee Correll, Richard Courts, Jere Drummond, Richard Flinn, Julia Grumbles, Steve Koonin, Charles Lawson, Robert Minnear, Starr Moore, Joseph Myers, Edward Negri, Edgar Neiss, Joe Patten, Carl Patton, Herman Russell, Sylvia Russell, Nancy Simms, Preston Stevens, Alan Thomas, Clyde Tuggle, Carolyn Wills
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Norwood “Ding” Darling. Ding (a contraction of his last name) was a popular political cartoonist in the early 20th century. He used his art to criticize industrial pollution, hunting and deforestation, and won Pulitzer Prizes in 1924 and 1943. An avid conservationist, Ding created the Federal Duck Stamp Program and designed its first stamp. He was tapped by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to lead the U.S. Biological Survey (the forerunner to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service), founded the National Wildlife Federation and emphasized the importance of creating an organized network of nature sanctuaries — what’s now known as the National Wildlife Refuge System. In the early 1940s, Ding helped block the sale of 6,400 acres on Sanibel to real estate developers. The island’s vital barrier island ecosystem was per-
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The J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge is home to more than 270 species of birds, plus such endangered species as Florida alligators, Wood Storks and five types of sea turtles.
manently protected when President Harry Truman signed an executive order creating the Sanibel National Wildlife Refuge in 1945. Now known as the J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, it remains a sanctuary for more than 270 species of birds and the endangered or threatened American alligator, Wood Stork, Florida manatee and five types of sea turtles. But the refuge is not Sanibel’s only noteworthy attraction, and outdoor adventure lovers will find plenty to do here. The island was named one of the Top 10 Kayaking Locations in North America by Canoe & Kayak magazine, with trails such as Tarpon Bay’s Commodore Creek and the Great Calusa Blueway offering exceptional scenery and up-close wildlife encounters. It’s also a haven for fishermen. In 1885, William H. Wood reeled in a 93-pound tarpon off the Sanibel coast. That catch revolutionized sport fishing, luring luminaries such as Teddy Roosevelt, Thomas Edison and Ernest Hemingway. Today, Captain Mike Smith of Mangrove Island Char-
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ters (a Sanibel native with more than 30 years' experience) guides anglers in search of redfish, snook or tarpon. Expect to see dolphins and manatees along the way. For its small size (17.21 square miles), Sanibel has an impressive array of conservation organizations. The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation manages 1,800 acres of wildlife preserves; its Nature Center offers 4.5 miles of hiking trails, shoreline discovery walks and more. Sanibel Sea School offers day- and weeklong programs that give kids and teens an interactive introduction to the island’s abundant marine life. C.R.O.W. (Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife) has an excellent Visitor Education Center, as well as a veterinary hospital that treats more than 4,000 injured animals every year. For travelers less interested in activities than R&R, Sanibel Island is treasured for simple pleasures. You can kick back on the beach with a good book, listen to the waves lapping against the shore or take a sunset stroll in search of lightning whelks, fighting conchs, olive snails and sand dollars, whose ubiquitous presence gave birth to a posture known as “the Sanibel Stoop.”
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Touchdown! Hall of Fame ‘about the whole sport of college football’ By Hally Joseph
ALL PHOTOS BY HALLY JOSEPH
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he doors of the College Football Hall of Fame and Chick-fil-A Fan Experience open and two new guests (or “fans” as the All-Access Pass credentials call us) enter. One is a football fanatic; one is definitely football-challenged. I’m the latter, convinced for years that “past” interference was a play retroactively noticed and corrected. So bringing my mega-fan brother, Nick, with me to tour the new downtown attraction was a must. I thought I might half-see the Hall of Fame through his eyes, but as we arrived in the grand atrium-style entryway known as the Quad, we uttered a synchronized “Wow.” To the left, a floor-to-ceiling mural by Steve Penley depicts a kaleidoscope of national football spirit. Straight ahead, 768 helmets create a wall of shining headwear. Every college football team in the nation is represented, with blank spots for future additions. Some helmets are lit up, letting you know that an Auburn or a Notre Dame fan has visited today. We can easily see that a Georgia Dawg is pawing through the exhibits. From the start, the 94,000-square-foot Hall has an interesting something-for-everyone appeal, activated the moment you touch your RFID badge credential to a screen, sign in and select your favorite team. “Traditional halls of fame just had statues and plaques,” says spokesman Marcus Margerum. “This is a very interactive exhibit. It’s not just about Hall of Famers. On the second floor we have exhibits dedicated to cheerleaders, bands, mascots. It’s about the whole sport of college football.” Once your credential is activated, your visit to any or all of the Hall’s three stories will be personalized for your favorite team, creating an undulating stimulus-response experience that blows away all notions of a normal museum. ATLANTA’S PERFORMING ARTS PUBLICATION 53
“Fan” Nick Joseph sees how he measures up on the height board.
IF YOU GO Address, Phone: 250 Marietta St. N.W., Atlanta, GA, 30313. 404.880.4800. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday-Friday; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Admission: $19.99 adults. $16.99 ages 3-12. $17.99 age 65-plus, students and military (at box office only). Season passes available. Parking: Behind Hall of Fame. Entrance off Baker Street.
Downstairs, the 45-yard, real-turf Playing Field features the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Skill Zone, where you (or your thrilled brother) can kick a field goal, leap into the air to catch a football knowing there’s the safety of a cushion beneath you or see yourself dancing on the Jumbotron. On the second floor, museum meets modernity as flashing screens combine with traditional displays that cover everything from tailgating to the evolution of equipment, from storied rivalries to beloved coaches. High-tech experiences await: Sit at a desk in front of a green screen and try your hand as a host of ESPN College GameDay, discussing the contest with ESPN’s Chris Fowler and Desmond Howard. Karaoke your team’s fight song. Take a photograph and digitally face-paint your game-day colors. Call a historic play and hear your voice as the narration. This is where the Hall of Fame really strikes a contemporary chord: digital share-ability. You’ll be connected to all of these interactive experiences when you leave, so you can share them on social media and with friends and family. They are digital souvenirs to you, and savvy 54 ENCOREATLANTA.COM
marketing for the Hall. The top floor features the Hall of Fame itself, still high-tech but more classic in construction, representing more than 900 players and 200 coaches. An incredible view of downtown reminds you that you’re in the center of Atlanta’s cultural playground. “Sure, the big attractions here are for tourists, but they’re for us, too,” says John W. Stephenson Jr., president and CEO. “We residents seem to hesitate to waste a Saturday downtown. We hesitate to recognize how good we really have it compared to other cities, all these worldclass attractions gathered in one place.” Whether you’re there for the love of the game or simply fascinated by the smart uses of technology, the College Football Hall of Fame makes for a fun family visit, date night or company outing. Even someone as football inept as I am will be amazed by the touchscreens, the fur-coated tailgaters of yore and the play-like feel of Atlanta’s latest attraction. My brother? He shouts so loud during his play-by-play that he momentarily loses his voice. “Play it again!” my family requests later that night, laughing as he clicks replay on the All-Access Pass on his phone. His Facebook profile picture is changed within an hour. The shot? Him kicking a field goal.
ALL PHOTOS BY HALLY JOSEPH
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Are you looking for a great night out? Try one of these local restaurants before or after the show. For dinner-and-show packages, visit encoreatlanta.com/offers. ARTICLE 14 — Whether dining at lunch, brunch or dinner, Article 14 is about the experience. The menus include options inspired by chef Chris Blobaum’s coast-to-coast American cuisine. In 2013, Jezebel magazine named Article 14 one of Atlanta’s 100 best restaurants. Reservations are gladly accepted at 404.443.8432. 1180 Peachtree St. N.E., Suite B, Atlanta, GA 30309. M THE LAWRENCE — A Midtown restaurant concept where quality, innovation, style and comfort are the focus, as are delivering an unexpected and unique experience. The Lawrence strives to rethink food in a fresh way in a comfortable intown neighborhood setting. 905 Juniper St. N.E. 404.961.7177. thelawrenceatlanta.com, M LOBBY — The menu at this sophisticated American restaurant focuses on seasonal fare. In the lobby of TWELVE Atlantic Station. 361 17th St. N.E., 404.961.7370, lobbyattwelve.com, M 56 ENCOREATLANTA.COM
THE MELTING POT — A premiere fondue restaurant where guests can enjoy a choice of fondue cooking styles and a variety of unique entrees, salads and indulgent desserts. Four Atlanta locations. 754 Peachtree St. N.E., 404.389.0099, meltingpot.com. M MURPHY’S — This restaurant has one of the city’s top brunch menus, but it’s known for great people-watching and contemporary comfort food. 997 Virginia Ave N.E., 404.872.0904, murphysvh.com, VH ONE. MIDTOWN KITCHEN — Dine on fresh, seasonal American cuisine in a club-like atmosphere near Piedmont Park. 559 Dutch Valley Road, 404.892.4111, onemidtownkitchen.com. M NEIGHBORHOODS CODES: A-Alpharetta, B-Buckhead, DK-Dekalb, D-Downtown, DW-Dunwoody, IP-Inman Park, M-Midtown, OFW-Old Forth Ward, P-Perimeter Mall area, SS-Sandy Springs, VH-Virginia Highland, NA-North Atlanta, V-Vinings, W-Westside
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TWO URBAN LICKS — “Fiery” American cooking meets live music at this hip hangout. 820 Ralph McGill Blvd., 404.522.4622, twourbanlicks.com. M
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SOUTH CITY KITCHEN — With a stylish, Southern-contemporary menu, this DiRoNA restaurant helped make grits hip for the business crowd. Two locations: Midtown: 1144 Crescent Ave., 404.873.7358; Vinings: 1675 Cumberland Parkway, 770.435.0700, southcitykitchen.com. M, V
ELEVEN RESTAURANT & BAR — A luxurious destination at Loews Atlanta Hotel. Delectable cuisine, vibrant cocktails and live music. Visit Eleven for pre- or post-performance cocktails or a quick bite that always gets a standing ovation. 1065 Peachtree St. N.E., 404.745.5745, loewshotels. com/restaurants/eleven/cuisine. M
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PRIME — Enjoy steak, sushi and seafood in a festive atmosphere near Lenox Square mall. 3393 Peachtree Road N.E., 404.812.0555, h2sr.com. B RUTH'S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE — A favorite local steakhouse with multiple locations near shopping and entertainment hot spots. Sides are generous, and the quality of the steaks and seafood is excellent. Three locations: Buckhead, 3285 Peachtree Road N.E., 404.365.0660; Sandy Springs,
GORDON BIERSCH — Fresh-brewed beers are a tasty accent to this brewery-restaurant’s hearty pizzas, salads and sandwiches. For a small additional fee, pre-show diners can leave cars in the lot while they’re at the Fox Theatre. Two locations: Midtown: 848 Peachtree St. N.E., 404.870.0805; Buckhead: 3242 Peachtree Road N.E., 404.264.0253, gordonbiersch.com. M, B
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DINING GUIDE TAP — A gastropub offering easy-to-share pub fare and an extensive beer selection. The patio is a great place to chill after work. 1180 Peachtree St. N.E., 404.347.2220, tapat1180.com. M
CREOLE/CAJUN PARISH — New Orleans-inspired dishes served with a modern twist and a fully stocked raw bar. A N’awlins-inspired brunch is served on weekends. Downstairs, a takeaway market sells sandwiches, spices, pastries and beverages. 240 North Highland Ave. N.E., 404.681.4434, parishatl.com. OFW
ITALIAN DAVIO’S NORTHERN ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE — At Phipps Plaza in the heart of Buckhead. 3500 Peachtree Road N.E., 404.844.4810, davios.com/atl. B
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AGAVE — Offering creative Southwestern fusion, a tequila bar and specialty margaritas. Specializing in company meetings, events and family celebrations. Rated excellent by Zagat 2003-11. Just a short drive from the Fox Theatre. 242 Boulevard S.E., 404.588.0006. agaverestaurant.com, OFW
ECCO — Esquire Magazine named this casual, European-influenced bistro a best new restaurant in America. It’s received raves for its wine list, wood-fired pizzas, and impressive meat and cheese menus. 40 7th St. N.E., 404.347.9555, ecco-atlanta.com. M
ALMA — A refreshing approach to contemporary Mexican cuisine. Bright, fresh ingredients and traditional regional influences come together with other Latin American flavors in vibrant dishes that feel familiar and new all at once. 191 Peachtree St. N.E., 404.968.9662, alma-atlanta.com. D
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FOX FUN FACTS THEATER THANKS ITS SAVIORS WITH ‘LEGEND LIVES ON’ CAMPAIGN Forty years ago, arts and history lovers joined in a remarkable effort to save the Fox Theatre from demolition. To mark the anniversary, the venue is saying thank you with a yearlong celebration of events and initiatives.
FIRST SOME BACKGROUND ★ By 1974, the Fox Theatre had fallen into disrepair, far from its glory days as a Shriners’ mosque and movie palace. ★ When news of a planned demolition became public, Mayor Maynard Jackson’s office, citizens, students and local businesses fought to rescue the landmark. The “Save the Fox” campaign was born. ★ Over the next several years, the Fox became a living museum and took steps toward becoming the nonprofit institution it is today.
AND NOW, 'THE LEGEND LIVES ON' In addition to its usual shows and concerts, the Fox will hold special events throughout 2015. These include: ★ “Friends of the Fox”: This membership program returns as a way to support the theater and its statewide renovation efforts. Benefits range from advance notice of shows and special ticket offers, to Coca-Cola Film Festival tickets, backstage tours and exclusive membersonly access and events.
★ Fox Theatre block party: The 40th anniversary celebration culminates June 7, 2015, with this party, intended to give Atlantans exposure to the theater’s magic through concerts, tours, activities and prize drawings. Free and open to all. ★ The 2015 Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival: This annual event will include a daylong showing of 40th anniversary movies with throwback pricing.
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