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Happy (and you know it) A brief history of Swedish music, from ABBA to Icona Pop

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Sweden has a 40-year history of sunny pop music so infectiously happy, it would give Pharrell Williams a sugar high.

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Tim Rice on the stage musical Chess (London and Broadway), co-wrote a Swedish stage musical, were involved in the stage and film productions of Mamma Mia!, and continue to write songs together today. But it’s the music the quartet made together that has had an indelible influence on pop culture, and particularly the music of Sweden. Let’s take a survey.

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ike its Scandinavian brethren in Denmark, Finland and Norway, Sweden is a perennial stalwart near the top of the list of the world’s happiest countries.

Driving through its impossibly green countryside — where litter is nonexistent, renewable energy sources such as wind turbines are ubiquitous, and everyone seems kind and courteous to strangers — it’s easy to see why.

Perhaps that explains why Sweden has a 40-year history of sunny pop music so infectiously happy, it would give Pharrell Williams a sugar high. And it all started with ABBA. Formed in 1972 in Stockholm by Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad (who were romantic couples offstage), ABBA’s moniker came from an acronym of band members’ first names. Their breakthrough came in 1974, when the song “Waterloo” won the prestigious Eurovision Song Contest, making them the first Swedish artists to take home the prize.

The band dabbled in the glam-rock sound that was trendy at the time, which Ulvaeus later acknowledged was a mistake: “[It] was stupid because we were always a pop group.” By 1975 it had found the formula for Billboard chart success, racking up a string of Top 40 hits that included “Waterloo,” “SOS,” “Mamma Mia” and “Fernando.” “Dancing Queen” gave the group its first No. 1 single in the United States, and by the end of the 1970s, ABBA was among the world’s most popular bands.

ABBA’s music makers went their separate ways in 1983, staying together for four years after Ulvaeus and Fältskog divorced.

While the women went on to respectable solo careers, Andersson and Ulvaeus collaborated with

close to approaching ABBA’s level of global pop success. Its third (Look Sharp) and fourth (Joyride) albums sold a combined total of 20 million copies, charting six singles that hit No. 1 or No. 2 on Billboard charts ("The Look,” "Listen to Your Heart,” “It Must Have Been Love," "Joyride,” "Dangerous" and "Fading Like a Flower"). They were even more successful in Europe, where Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf honored them in 2003 "for appreciated achievements in Sweden and internationally.”

THE ‘90S Three major acts emerged, achieving success on the pop, rock and dance music scenes. Ace of Base was arguably the biggest band in the world circa 1993, selling 23 million copies of its syrupy-sweet debut album, Happy Nation, thanks to the Top 10 singles “All That She Wants,” “Don’t Turn Around” and, especially, “The Sign” (which spent six weeks at No. 1). The Cardigans made a splash in indie-rock circles on the strength of the hit single “Lovefool” (“Love me, love me,

Top: ABBA, as it looked in the 1970s, posed provocatively in front of the Swedish flag (from left) Benny Andersson, Anni-Frid Lyngstad and Bjorn Ulvaeus. At bottom left: Two scenes from the show.

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say that you love me”), which was featured on the soundtrack of William Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet. Teen sensation Robyn broke out in 1997 when her dance singles “Show Me Love” and “Do You Know (What It Takes)” made it onto Billboard’s Top 10. She remains a Swedish icon today.

2000 & BEYOND In the past 15 years, Swedish music has had an increasingly high profile on the world scene.

From electro-pop duo the Knife and indie-pop trio Peter Bjorn & John to garage-rock revivalists the Hives and singer-songwriter Likke Li, the sounds emerging from this Scandinavian nation are

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impressive in scope and diversity.

Emerging techno-pop acts such as Swedish House Mafia, Avicii and Icona Pop (whose debut single “I Love It” sold nearly 3 million copies) are providing the lively soundtrack for a new generation of dancing queens.

But, as evidenced by the success of A*Teens (the tribute band whose 1999 album of ABBA covers sold 3 million copies) and the staying power of the Mamma Mia! musical (in its 13th year on Broadway), there has never been a Swedish band to rival ABBA’s enduring legacy. And, with about 120 million albums sold, there probably never will be.

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CAST in order of appearance Sophie Sheridan.......................................................................................................CHELSEA WILLIAMS Ali........................................................................................................................................ EMILY PRICE Lisa...................................................................................................................... OLIVIA ASHLEY REED Tanya.............................................................................................................. GABRIELLE MIRABELLA Rosie.....................................................................................................................................SARA SMITH Donna Sheridan.................................................................................................GEORGIA KATE HAEGE Sky..................................................................................................................................ERIC PRESNALL Pepper.....................................................................................................................P. TUCKER WORLEY Eddie...............................................................................................................................TONY TILLMAN Harry Bright.............................................................................................................. MARK A. HARMON Bill Austin.......................................................................................................... MICHAEL COLAVOLPE Sam Carmichael................................................................................................................JEFF DRUSHAL Father Alexandrios........................................................................................ROYCE JAMES McINTOSH

THE ENSEMBLE ANTHONY ALFARO, FRANCESCA AROSTEGUI, SEAN PATRICK GRADY, CHRISTOPHER HLINKA, ALBERT JENNINGS, TODD MacINTYRE, REBECCA MASON-WYGAL, ROYCE JAMES McINTOSH, BRYNN SMITH, JENNIFER WINGERTER, VINCE WINGERTER, BETH ANN WIPPRECHT, EMMELINE WOOD, LAUREN WRIGHT

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For Sophie Sheridan—Francesca Arostegui, Brynn Smith; for Ali—Emmeline Wood, Lauren Wright; for Lisa—Emmeline Wood, Lauren Wright; for Tanya— Jennifer Wingerter, Beth Ann Wipprecht; for Rosie—Rebecca Mason-Wygal, Beth Ann Wipprecht; for Donna Sheridan—Rebecca Mason-Wygal, Jennifer Wingerter; for Sky—Anthony Alfaro, Sean Patrick Grady; for Pepper—Albert Jennings; for Eddie—Albert Jennings; for Harry Bright—Royce James McIntosh, Todd MacIntyre; for Bill Austin—Royce James McIntosh, Vince Wingerter; for Sam Carmichael—Todd MacIntyre, Vince Wingerter; for Father Alexandrios—Vince Wingerter

SWINGS STEPHANIE BROOKS, DANIELLE BURDICK, JUAN GUILLEN, DANNY LOPEZ Dance Captain—–Danny Lopez; Assistant Dance Captain—–Francesca Arostegui

THE BAND Music Director/Keyboard 1—KEVIN CASEY Associate Music Director/Keyboard 2—ALEX HARRINGTON Guitar 1—DAVID MALACHOWSKI Guitar 2—DIEGO ROJAS Bass—MARCEL HAMEL Drums—TERRENCE BATES

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CAST

GEORGIA KATE HAEGE

CHELSEA WILLIAMS

GABRIELLE MIRABELLA

SARA SMITH

MICHAEL COLAVOLPE

JEFF DRUSHAL

MARK A. HARMON

ERIC PRESNALL

OLIVIA ASHLEY REED

TONY TILLMAN

EMILY PRICE

P. TUCKER WORLEY

ANTHONY ALFARO

FRANCESCA AROSTEGUI

STEPHANIE BROOKS

DANIELLE BURDICK

SEAN PATRICK GRADY

JUAN GUILLEN

CHRISTOPHER HLINKA

ALBERT JENNINGS

DANNY LOPEZ

TODD MacINTYRE

REBECCA MASON-WYGAL

ROYCE JAMES McINTOSH

BRYNN SMITH

JENNIFER WINGERTER

VINCE WINGERTER

BETH ANN WIPPRECHT

EMMELINE WOOD

LAUREN WRIGHT

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MUSICAL NUMBERS in alphabetical order CHIQUITITA DANCING QUEEN DOES YOUR MOTHER KNOW GIMME! GIMME! GIMME! HONEY, HONEY I DO, I DO, I DO, I DO, I DO I HAVE A DREAM KNOWING ME, KNOWING YOU LAY ALL YOUR LOVE ON ME MAMMA MIA MONEY, MONEY, MONEY ONE OF US OUR LAST SUMMER SLIPPING THROUGH MY FINGERS S.O.S. SUPER TROUPER TAKE A CHANCE ON ME THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC THE NAME OF THE GAME THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL UNDER ATTACK VOULEZ-VOUS On a Greek Island, a wedding is about to take place...

PROLOGUE Three months before the wedding

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BIOS GEORGIA KATE HAEGE (Donna) hails from the stunning harbor city of Sydney, Australia, where she studied at the Sydney Conservatorium and earned her Bachelor of Music. Georgia has sung backup for renowned artists including Meat Loaf, La La Brooks (of Phil Spector’s the Crystals), multi-platinum pop-rock band Wheatus and R&B singer Shontelle. Georgia has had several original bands in NYC. She currently fronts/ co-writes for disco-pop act Liquid Diet, which recently released their EP Daddy Issues. She was a founding member of the glam group Whore’s Mascara, the electro-pop outfit Pop Smear, the electro-rock duo Die Kinder and pop-punk band The Strines, all of which released full-length albums. Georgia’s musical theater highlights: Lost in Love: The Air Supply Musical, Date Me Do Me Dump Me, Hell Hole Honeys, Europa, Save the Robots, Lizzie Borden. Georgia starred in the horror feature Late Fee, which was released nationally. She’s also appeared in programs for the Discovery Network. Georgia can be seen/heard singing the Sleepy’s jingle, voicing a national Trojan Condom commercial and shaking her booty in the Brazil Butt Lift infomercial.

SARAH SMITH (Rosie). International/ tours: Phantom of the Opera (Carlotta).

Regional credits: Into The Woods (Witch), Joseph… (Narrator), …Spelling Bee (Rona), Annie (Miss Hannigan), The Full Monty (Jeanette). Immense gratitude to Nikki: I can’t thank you enough. To my BFBs Aimee, DJ, Tim, Jim and my family; my heart grows bigger each day because of you. XO. MICHAEL COLAVOLPE (Bill) is having a fantastic time on the island as part of the Mamma Mia! family! Recent regional credits: How To Succeed In Business… (Bratt), The Temperamentals (Harry Hay), Hairspray (Edna Turnblad), Avenue Q (Trekkie Monster), Company (Harry), plus Disney’s Finding Nemo: The Musical (Bruce, Mr. Ray) and The American Idol Experience (Judge). All my love to Kevin, without whom NONE of this would be possible. Twitter/ Instagram: @mcolavolpe.

JEFF DRUSHAL (Sam). National tours: 1776 (Jefferson), My Fair Lady. Favorite regional: Carousel (Billy Bigelow), Jesus Christ Superstar (Judas), Oklahoma! (Curly McClain), Macbeth (Macduff), The Trojan CHELSEA WILLIAMS (Sophie) returns Women (Poseidon), 1776 (Rutledge), to the touring company of Mamma Mia! Disney’s Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular after spending her summer playing Sophie in (Jafar), Woyzeck (Drum Major), Man of La the Las Vegas production. A native Mainer, Mancha and more than a few productions of Chelsea’s roots spread to Boston where she The Pirates of Penzance. earned a B.F.A. from Emerson College. She has worked with the Lyric Stage Company of MARK A. HARMON (Harry). National Boston, Gloucester Stage Company, Berkshire tour: Wilbur Turnblad (Hairspray).

Theatre Group and has collaborated with the Regional theater: Felix Turner (The Normal SITI Company on Café Variations, directed Heart), The Professor (Gilligan’s Island

by Anne Bogart. Love to the whole family and the Musical), Mr. McQueen (Urinetown), Yvonne (Art), Trevor Graydon (Thoroughly Thomas Pond, our happy place.

Modern Millie), Charles Thompson (1776), GABRIELLE MIRABELLA (Tanya). Ebenezer Scrooge (A Christmas Carol), Back on the road with Mamma Mia! for Fredrik Egerman (A Little Night Music), a second year, Gabrielle has her span- Marcus Lycus (A Funny Thing ... Forum). dex prepped and ready. Love to the Mirabella-Murphy crew. Florida native and ERIC PRESNALL (Sky) is very thankful to alumna of the Manhattan School of Music get the chance to be a part of such an amazConservatory. Follow her behind the scenes ing company. A NorCal native, recent credits on Twitter @miragabbie and her travel sto- include Green Day’s American Idiot national tour. Many thanks to the cast, crew and creries @actortraveltips.

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THe 2014 NBAF SeASoN CoNTiNueS! Marcus Robert Trio: Celebrating Monk & Trane

Game on!

• Friday, Sept. 26, 7 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 27, 2 p.m.

• Ray Charles Performing Arts Center at Morehouse College

• Thursday, Sept. 18, 8 p.m.

• Center Stage Theater Closing out the inaugural Spotlight Series curated by Wynton Marsalis, the Marcus Roberts Trio celebrates the legacy of Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane.

“Marcus is like a movement. Years from now, people will look back on all the students and piano players that he influenced and it will become known as the School of Marcus Roberts…He is a genius.”

– Wynton Marsalis

This theater piece for young audiences (ages 8 and up) is the Atlanta premiere of a hip-hop theater work created by middle school students and performed by adult and teen artists. Game On! is co-commissioned by Hi-ARTS, NBAF and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

First Glance National Competition • Saturday, Sept. 27, 4 p.m.

• Ray Charles Performing Arts Center at Morehouse College

Doxology Ring Shout: A Praise Dance for the Doxy • Saturday, September 13, 8 p.m. and Sunday, September 14, 3 p.m.

• Baldwin Burroughs Theater at Spelman College National Black Arts Festival in association with the Department of Drama and Dance at Spelman College and T. Lang Dance draws back the curtain on the ecstatic, transcendent ring shout tradition through a rich blend of dance, visual imagery, and music. Conceived, written and directed by Paul Carter Harrison in collaboration with composer Dwight Andrews, digital media artist Philip Mallory Jones and choreographer, Dianne McIntyre, Doxology will be performed by T. Lang Dance with a live band in a digitally created environment. Support for this event is provided by

the National Endowment for the Arts. Doxology image: Philip Mallory Jones

Support for the NBAF 2014 season is provided in part by:

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Now in its fourth year, First Glance is a national competition for youth artists in four NBAF disciplines.

Winners receive cash prizes and professional development.

Title support for this event is provided by Turner Broadcasting, Inc. through the Turner Voices Initiative.

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BIOS Broadway Connection Master Teacher.

Love and thanks to my amazing family and friends, WLP, JD Casting, Creatives and OLIVIA ASHLEY REED (Lisa). DMV Eddie Rabon. For you, Grandma — thank area credits include Anita (West Side Story, you for the music!

Riverside Center Dinner Theater, Va.), Carla (In the Heights, Toby’s Dinner Theater of STEPHANIE BROOKS (Swing) hails from Columbia, Md.), Ensemble, Nettie u/s (The Arizona and holds a B.F.A. in dance with a Color Purple, Toby’s Dinner Theater of minor in family studies and human develColumbia, Md.). Education: B.M. Musical opment from the University of Arizona.

Theater, Catholic University. Special thanks to Favorite regional productions: Mary Poppins, 42nd St., White Christmas and My my family and Joy Dewing Casting.

Fair Lady. Stephanie danced with Ad Deum TONY TILLMAN (Eddie) is excited Dance Company (Texas), in the national to join the Mamma Mia! family with his tour of the equestrian show Apassionata, first national tour. Favorite credits include and in Chicago aboard the Allure of the Seas Seaweed in Hairspray (on board Royal (RCCL). Big thanks to her loving family and Caribbean Cruise Lines), Angel in Rent, MSA Agency. stephaniebrooks.org Mereb in Aida and Donkey in Shrek the Musical. B.F.A. Virginia Commonwealth DANIELLE BURDICK (Swing) is delighted University. Thanks to family and friends for to be dancing in the Greek Isles! She received a B.A. in dance from Loyola Marymount the love and support.

University and has since performed with EMILY PRICE (Ali). So excited to be on artists like Rihanna (MTV VMAs) and the tour! Her experience includes LORT the- Rolling Stones (tour). Theater: Cats (Demeter, ater; Next to Normal (Natalie); Human Race Flat Rock Playhouse). Profound gratitude and Theatre. Regional: Secret Garden (Mary love to Kim and Dawn, MSA, Joy Dewing Lennox), Adventure Theatre in Maryland. and Brian English.

Other: Anne of Green Gables (Anne), Leesburg Theatre Company; The Wizard of SEAN PATRICK GRADY (Ensemble, Oz (Dorothy), Alliance Theatre. Love you u/s Sky) is stoked to be joining the cast of Mom, Dad, Daniel, Justin, Tim and Carolyn! Mamma Mia! for his first national tour. A recent alum from James Madison University, ANTHONY ALFARO (Ensemble, u/s Sky) his favorite credits include Mortiz (Spring National tour debut! Recent regional cred- Awakening), Dennis (All Shook Up) and its include In the Heights (Speakeasy Stage) Studio Theatre’s Carrie. Much love to my Singin’ in the Rain (the Zeiterion) and The supportive friends and family. seanpatrickRocky Horror Show (the ABP). B.F.A. Boston grady.com. Cheers!

Conservatory, Class of 2013. Love and gratitude to Mom, Dad, the Price Group, JD JUAN GUILLEN (Swing) is extremely Casting, QCCBU, friends and family. Thank excited to be joining the cast of Mamma Mia! in his national tour debut. Regional: you!

A Chorus Line (Al), Sunset Blvd. (Myron), FRANCESCA AROSTEGUI (Ensemble, 25th Annual… (Leaf Coneybear), Aladdin u/s Sophie, Assistant Dance Capt.) is thrilled a Musical Spectacular (swing). Love to his to be a part of Mamma Mia! Regional: friends and family for the constant support.

Fiddler on the Roof (Chava), The Music Eric for helping with his audition.

Man (Zaneeta), HONK! (Penny) and Legally Blonde (Kate). Indiana University: B.F.A. CHRISTOPHER HLINKA (Ensemble).

While on the road, Francesca is a proud This is Christopher’s first tour. He is so atives for the opportunity and support. For my family.

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BIOS ROYCE JAMES McINTOSH (Ensemble, u/s Bill, Harry) is very excited to be part of this year’s tour of Mamma Mia! Past tours include South Pacific and the first national tour of Elf the Musical. Favorite roles performed: Emile de Becque (South Pacific), The Count (Marriage of Figaro) and Fredrick Egerman (A ALBERT JENNINGS (Ensemble, u/s Eddie, Little Night Music). Thanks to God, friends and Pepper) is ecstatic to be part of the Mamma Mom and Dad. Mia! family! National tour: Cirque Dreams: Hollidaze. Recent credits: Disney Cruise BRYNN SMITH (Ensemble, u/s Sophie) Lines, Buddy Holly Story (Alhambra), Rent is thrilled to be on her first national tour, (Seacoast Rep), Altar Boys (Venice Theatre), and even more excited that it is Mamma among others. R.I. native and RIC graduate. Mia! A recent graduate of Abilene Christian Thanks to JD Casting and the MM creative. University and the Syracuse Tepper Much love and gratitude to Mom, Dad, family Semester, Brynn has been seen on such and friends. “A quitter never wins and a win- stages as Flat Rock Playhouse and Casa Manana. She wants to thank her friends and ner never quits.” albertkennings.com family for all their support, Garrett Long for DANNY LOPEZ (Swing, Dance Captain) all her help, Joy Dewing Casting and the creis beyond thrilled to be making his touring ative team for giving me this opportunity and debut with Mamma Mia! He's a Connecticut God for all his blessings. native who has performed in regional theaters around the country. Thank you to JD Casting, JENNIFER WINGERTER (Ensemble, WLP, and to my family and friends for their u/s Donna, Tanya) is thrilled to be touring unwavering love and support. Dreams really with this fabulous company. Favorite credits include Oklahoma! (Ado Annie), Fiddler do come true! on the Roof (Tzeitel), Me and My Girl TODD MacINTYRE (Ensemble, u/s Sam, (Sally), All Shook Up (Natalie), Hairspray Harry). National tour debut! Select credits: (Penny), 42nd Street (Anytime Annie), White Scarlet Pimpernel (Percy Blakeney), Show Boat Christmas (Judy) and Thoroughly Modern (Gaylord Ravenal), Grease (Kenickie), Can-Can Millie (Millie). Jennifer loves travel and met (Theophile), Annie Get Your Gun (u/s Frank her husband as singers with Celebrity Cruise Butler), The Wizard of Oz (Scarecrow), Fiddler Lines. Thanks always to my family and on the Roof (Perchik), Children of Hercules Vince. jenniferweingarten.com (Demophon), Holland America, Tokyo Disney, Puccini’s Tosca. Thanks to God, Mom, Dad, VINCE WINGERTER (Ensemble, u/s Bro, Sis, JDC and Bu! toddmacintyre.com. @ Sam, Bill). Originally from Seattle, Vince is thrilled to be touring with Mamma toddmacintyre Mia! Favorite roles include Me and My REBECCA MASON-WYGAL (Ensemble, Girl (Bill Snibson), Singin’ in the Rain u/s Donna, Rosie) is a Los Angeles native, (Don Lockwood), The Drowsy Chaperone and a graduate of California State University (George), Urinetown (Bobby), White Fullerton. She’s worked regionally at A Noise Christmas (Phil Davis) and singing for Within, Durango Melodrama & Vaudeville, Celebrity Cruise Lines. Love to Jennifer and and Sierra Repertory, among others, and has family. vincewingerter.com toured nationally with ArtsPower National Touring Theatre. Love to Mom, Dad, Brian BETH ANN WIPPRECHT (Ensemble, u/s Tanya, Rosie) is thrilled to be making her and Coeurage Theatre Company! tour debut with Mamma Mia! She is a proud excited to join the Mamma Mia! family!

Recent credits include off-Broadway’s The Awesome 80s Prom and Pinkalicious. He can be seen in national commercials for Wendy’s and Jenga. Thanks to my incredibly supportive friends and family. Dreams come true!

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BIOS ALAN D. KNIGHT (Production Stage Manager) attended Western Michigan University. National tours: The Book of Mormon (first national and Chicago) and Sister Act the Musical (first national). He is thrilled to be joining the Mamma Mia! family! Special thanks to my mother, father, EMMELINE WOOD (Ensemble, u/s Ali, Cheryl, and amazing family and friends for Lisa). Excited to join the Mamma Mia! fam- supporting my dream! ily! Favorite credits include the international tour of Bring It On and regional produc- LAUREN HEDRICK (Assistant Stage tions of The Music Man, Grease, Hairspray, Manager) is thrilled to be on the road again 42nd Street, Legally Blonde, A Chorus Line. after spending the last year touring domesB.F.A. FSU. Love and thanks to Joy, Nikki, tically and internationally as production family, friends and the abundant universe. Be stage manager of Ailey II. Other credits include (off-Broadway) Queen of the the sun!

Night N.Y.C. (New York): Anahid Sofian P. TUCKER WORLEY (Ensemble, Dance Company, Brooklyn Youth Chorus. u/s Pepper). Recent credits include The Regional: Heartless, A Discourse ... Invisible Comedy of Errors and Julius Caesar World, Swing!, The Sound of Music. B.F.A. (Chicago Shakespeare Theater), Sita in stage management: Western Michigan Ram (Lookingglass Theatre and Chicago University. Love and thanks to Adam.

Children’s Choir) and Legally Blonde (Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities). KEVIN CASEY (Music Director/Keyboard Touring credits include Oliver! (Networks). 1). When he was 13 years old, Kevin’s Tucker holds a B.F.A. in acting from the mother asked him who sang “Fernando.” He Chicago College of Performing Arts at didn’t know. Now, preparing for this tour, he Roosevelt University. For more, visit ptuck- has listened to every ABBA song and will be ready the next time his mother gives him a erworley.com. Enjoy the show!

Swedish music quiz. Thanks to Kim, S&S, WILLIAM FERRY (Company Manager). Bjorn and Benny. has been very fortunate to work with some amazing companies and artists including JUDY CRAYMER (Producer) graduated Alwin Nikolais, Murray Louis, Alvin Ailey from the Guildhall School of Music in 1977 and Judith Jamison. His theatrical touring and has since worked extensively in the history includes STOMP, original cast and theater, film, television and music indusAmerican tour, Little Shop of Horrors, Radio tries. She worked as a stage manager for the City Rockettes, Burn the Floor, Billy Elliot: Haymarket Theatre in Leicester, the Old Vic The Musical. He is delighted to be able to add Theatre in London and on the original production of Cats for Cameron Mackintosh and Mamma Mia! to the list. the Really Useful Theatre Company. In 1984, LAUREN WRIGHT (Ensemble, u/s Ali, Judy became managing director of Three Lisa) is thrilled to be making her national Knights Ltd., formed by Benny Andersson, tour debut in Mamma Mia! Favorite roles Tim Rice and Björn Ulvaeus and was the include Penny (Hairspray), Eponine (Les executive producer for the West End producMisérables) and Wendy (Peter Pan). She is tion of Chess at the Prince Edward Theatre. originally from Evansville, Ind., and a recent In 1987, she decided to pursue a career in graduate of Belmont University. Lots of love film and television, where she produced and developed television drama and comedy. The to Mom, Dad, Claire and Nene! graduate of Wright State University’s B.F.A. Actor Training Program. Credits include Rent (Joanne), Grand Hotel (Raffaela), Next Thing You Know (Lisa), Smokey Joe’s Café and Phantom of the Opera. Love to my wonderful family!

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BIOS idea of Mamma Mia! began with Judy, who, in 1996 formed Littlestar Services LTD. with Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and Richard East, to produce the stage musical.

She is the producer of Mamma Mia!, with 19 productions around the world. In 2002, Judy was presented with a Woman of the Year Award in recognition for her international success with Mamma Mia! The same year, the show was nominated for a Tony Award for best musical. In the Queen’s birthday honors list of 2007, she was given an MBE for her contribution to the music industry.

Judy produced Mamma Mia! The Movie starring Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan, which became the highest-grossing musical film worldwide. In 2008, Judy was honored with the Women in Film ITV Achievement of the Year Award. Mamma Mia! the Movie was nominated for a Golden Globe for best motion picture — musical or comedy, a BAFTA for outstanding British film and Judy was personally nominated by BAFTA for the Carl Foreman Award for Special Achievement.

RICHARD EAST (Producer). Born in Australia. A fine art graduate from the Victorian College of the Arts, Melbourne, Australia, in 1977, Richard has worked in the entertainment industry for 24 years in Australia, London and the United States in various capacities including promoter, producer and artist manager. He is a peer of the Australia Council. Richard has been involved in Mamma Mia! from its inception.

BJÖRN ULVAEUS (Music & Lyrics) was born in 1945 in Gothenberg on the west coast of Sweden. After a successful local career with a folk group in the mid-’60s, he started his collaboration with Benny Andersson. They then went on to form ABBA with Agnetha Faltskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. Even during the ABBA years, the idea of writing a musical seemed appealing and, in 1981, Björn and Benny met Tim Rice and co-wrote Chess with him, which opened in the West End in 1986.

In 1995, Björn and Benny opened a new musical in Sweden called Kristina From Duvemala, which played for three years. In February 2002, the Swedish version of Chess opened in W O R K L I G H T P R O D U C T I O N S Stockholm.

(Producer). Dedicated to creating and producing live entertainment. In addition to Mamma BENNY ANDERSSON (Music & Lyrics).

Mia!, current productions include the national Born in Stockholm on Dec. 16, 1946. tours of Nice Work If You Can Get It, White Instructed by his father and grandfather, he Christmas and the upcoming national tour of started to play the accordion at age 6, and he Vocalosity, an a cappella theatrical experience. has not stopped yet.

Past productions include the North American tours of Tony Award winners American Idiot, CATHERINE JOHNSON (Book). Theater: In the Heights, Avenue Q and A Year With Frog Rag Doll and Renegades (Bristol Old Vic); and Toad. Produced Julie Andrews — The Gift Too Much Too Young (Bristol Old Vic and of Music with performances at the Hollywood London Bubble); Boys Mean Business, Dead Bowl and London’s O2 Arena. Creators of four Sheep, Little Baby Nothing (Bush Theatre, new musicals for young audiences including London); Shang-a-Lang (Bush Theatre and The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley and national tour); Mamma Mia! (worldwide).

James and the Giant Peach. WLP is led by Her plays have been produced in Germany, founding partner and president Stephen Gabriel Denmark and Sweden. Through the Wire, and vice president Nancy Gabriel. General a musical for NT/Shell Connections. management, Scott Seay and Aniele Fortin. Television: episodes of “Casualty,” “Byker Production management, Rhys Williams and Grove,” “Love Hurts,” “Gold,” “Linda Green”; the screenplays of Rag Doll and Mike East. worklightproductions.com.

Where’s Willy? (HTV) and “Sin Bin” (BBC); the series “Love in the 21st Century”

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BIOS (Channel 4). Catherine has won the Bristol Old Vic/HTV Playwrighting Award; Thames Television’s Writer-in-Residence award; Thames Television’s Best Play award and was nominated in 2002 for a Tony Award for best musical book for Mamma Mia!

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Arcadia, Art, The Blue Room, Blast!, Follies and The Queen of Spades for the Metropolitan Opera. In London, Mark has worked many times in the West End and at the Almeida, Donmar and Royal Court.

He designed the costumes for the film The PHYLLIDA LLOYD (Director) has Madness of King George and is the recipient directed opera, theater and recently her first of four Olivier awards. film for television. Theater: Six Degrees of Separation, Hysteria, Wild East (Royal H O W A R D H A R R I S O N ( L i g h t i n g Court); The Threepenny Opera, Boston Designer). Howard’s current and recent work Marriage (Donmar Warehouse); Mary includes Mary Poppins; Guys and Dolls; Stuart (Donmar Warehouse and Apollo); Heroes and Donkeys’ Years in the West End; The Way of the World, Pericles, What Mamma Mia! in London, Broadway, Las the Butler Saw, The Prime of Miss Jean Vegas, Hamburg, Japan, Stockholm, Australia Brodie, The Duchess of Malfi (Royal and U.S. tour; Mammals at the BUSH and on National Theatre); Artists and Admirers, The tour; Rebecca on tour; Skellig at the Young Virtuoso (Royal Shakespeare Company); Vic; and Edward Scissorhands at Sadlers Mamma Mia! (London, Broadway and Wells and on tour. Howard has been nomiworldwide). Opera: La Bohème, Medea, nated six times as best lighting designer in the Carmen, L’Etoile, Gloriana, Albert Herring Laurence Olivier awards and was the recipient (Opera North); Macbeth (Paris and Royal of the 2001 Australian Green Room Award Opera House, London); The Handmaid’s for his work on Mamma Mia! Tale (Copenhagen, English National Opera and Toronto); The Carmelites, The Verdi ANDREW BRUCE (Sound Designer) Requiem and Wagner’s Ring Cycle (English began his career at the Royal Opera House, National Opera). For Gloriana a Film, she London, in 1971. A year later he co-founded received an International Emmy, an E.I.P.A. Autograph, the British sound design and rental d’Or and the Royal Philharmonic Society company. His sound design credits include Award. For Mary Stuart, Phyllida was nom- Song and Dance, Little Me, Abbacadabra, inated for the Olivier Award for best direc- Chess, Follies, Into the Woods, Children of tor and won the South Bank Theatre award Eden, City of Angels, Martin Guerre, The Fix, Hair, The Witches of Eastwick, The Secret 2006.

Garden, Sweeney Todd, the U.K. tours of ANTHONY VAN L A A S T Cats and Oliver! and all worldwide produc(Choreographer). Despite coming in second tions of Miss Saigon, Les Misérables, Chitty in the under-13 diving competition at school, Chitty Bang Bang and Mamma Mia! His latest Anthony has gone on to choreograph and design work can be heard on the new London direct shows all over the world and, in 1999, production of Mary Poppins. was awarded the MBE by Her Majesty the Queen for his services to dance and chore- BOBBY AITKEN (Sound Designer) has been involved with theater sound for more ography. than 20 years, designing sound for proM A R K T H O M P S O N ( P r o d u c t i o n ductions in the U.K. and around the world.

Designer) has designed many productions London work includes Cyberjam, We Will for the Royal National Theatre and Royal Rock You, Blast!, Grease, Return to the Shakespeare Company. On Broadway, he Forbidden Planet, Five Guys Named Moe, designed Bombay Dreams, Shadowlands, Which Witch, Metropolis, Pete Townsend’s

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BIOS The Iron Man, In the Midnight Hour, High Society, Time, A Saint She Ain’t, The Best of Times, Soultrain, From a Jack to a King, Sweeney Todd, Bitter Sweet, Children of Eden, The Fix and Mamma Mia! U.K. regional work includes productions at Coventry Belgrade, Derby Playhouse, Sheffield Crucible, Manchester Royal Exchange, Watford Palace and Leicester Haymarket. RSC: The Beggar’s Opera and Bartholomew Fair. Opera: for the past four years Bobby has been working to create techniques to deliver credible sound reinforcement for large scale, in-the-round opera production. Work has included Carmen, Madame Butterfly, Tosca, Aida and La Bohème at the Royal Albert Hall.

MARTIN KOCH (Musical Supervisor, Additional Arrangements and Materials).

Musical supervisor: Les Misérables eight productions worldwide; Miss Saigon four productions worldwide; Cats London; Oliver! London; Martin Guerre U.K. tour; Mamma Mia! 14 productions worldwide. Orchestra-tions: Just So, Moby Dick, Tutankhamun, Which Witch, Mamma Mia! (Tony nomination 2002), Jerry Springer the Opera. Many arrangements for international artists and orchestras. Koch & Gilpin: Martin started this music production company with longtime friend and collaborator Nick Gilpin.

They have been responsible for the production and composition of numerous TV programs and produced many albums, including Mamma Mia! (Grammy nomination 2002) and Jerry Springer the Opera. They are currently working on the stage production of Billy Elliot and film score for the forthcoming A Way Through the Woods.

Portland Stage, Rent in Japan and Germany, and Playhouse Disney Live at Disney World.

DAVID HOLCENBERG (Associate Music Supervisor). Broadway: Mamma Mia!, Seussical, Titanic, Show Boat. David also music directed Ragtime (U.S. premiere, L.A. Drama Critics Award; Distinguished Achievement in Musical Direction), Dessa Rose (Lincoln Center) and The Phantom of the Opera (Toronto). David’s show Bingo is playing around the country.

JANET ROTHERMEL (Dance Supervisor) is supervising all the North American companies of Mamma Mia! Broadway/national tour credits include Joseph ... Dreamcoat and Beauty and the Beast. Janet was the associate choreographer for the Miss U.S.A./Universe pageants and “The Carol Burnett Show.”

Member of Actors’ Equity.

JOY DEWING CASTING (Casting Director). Broadway: Soul Doctor, Wonderland. Off-Broadway: Forever Dusty, Soul Doctor, The Voca People, The Sphinx Winx, Dear Edwina. Current/recent tours: Bring It On, Ghost, Mamma Mia!, West Side Story, Catch Me If You Can, In the Heights.

Dance companies: Rasta Thomas, Elizabeth Streb.

ALLIED LIVE (Marketing and Press) is a full-service marketing and advertising agency representing Broadway shows, national tours, performing arts institutions and experiential entertainment entities. Clients include Blue Man Group, The Book of Mormon, Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Elf, Kinky Boots, Mamma Mia!, Motown the Musical, Once, Peter and the Starcatcher and Irving Berlin’s MARTHA BANTA (Resident Director) White Christmas. is the artistic director of the Adirondack Theatre Festival. She served as artistic associate at New York Theatre Workshop.

Selected credits include directing new work at Lincoln Center, New York Theatre Workshop, Soho Rep, Ensemble Studio Theatre, New Georges, Cincinnati Playhouse,

STAFF STAFF FOR MAMMA MIA! GENERAL MANAGEMENT WORK LIGHT PRODUCTIONS Stephen Gabriel Nancy Gabriel Scott Seay Aniele Fortin COMPANY MANAGEMENT.........................BILL FERRY Assistant Company Manager.................Jimmy Yandoli PRODUCTION TEAM RESIDENT DIRECTOR............................MARTHA BANTA ASSOCIATE CHOREOGRAPHER....... JANET ROTHERMEL ASSOCIATE MUSIC SUPERVISOR... DAVID HOLCENBERG ASSOCIATE SCENIC DESIGNER................ NANCY THUN ASSOCIATE COSTUME DESIGNER.....SCOTT TRAUGOTT ASSOCIATE LIGHTING DESIGNER........... ED MCCARTHY ASSOCIATE SOUND DESIGNER............DAVID PATRIDGE ASSOCIATE HAIR DESIGNER..............JOSH MARQUETTE MUSICAL TRANSCRIPTION...................ANDERS NEGLIN CASTING JOY DEWING CASTING Joy Dewing CSA, Holly Buczek, Nikki Grillos TOUR MARKETING DIRECTION ALLIED LIVE Laura Matalon Marya Peters John Gilmour Meghan McDonald Doug Blemker, Mary Alyce Blum, Sarah Dahlberg, Andrew Damer, Jen Gallagher, Anne Dailey Meyer, Jacqueline Smith

TECHNICAL SUPERVISION Technical Theater Solutions Rhys Williams Mike East Music Published by EMI Grove Park Music, Inc. and EMI Waterford Music, Inc. PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER............. ALAN D. KNIGHT Assistant Stage Manager.....................Lauren Hedrick Dance Captain.......................................Danny Lopez Assistant Dance Captain..............Francesca Arostegui Head Carpenter...................................Martin Lechner Assistant Carpenter............................ Shelby Damron Assistant Carpenter............................ Lisa LePoidevin Production Electrician...........................Dawn Kenseth Head Electrician........................................ Alex Joans Assistant Electrician...........................Maxfield Bishop Assistant Electrician............................... Andrew Dyer Production Sound Engineer.................. David Patridge Head Sound............................................. Jeff Human Assistant Sound..................................John McKenzie Production Properties..........................John Mark Zink Production Hair Supervisor....................... Jeff Knaggs Head Wardrobe......................................Rossella Nitti 34 ENCOREATLANTA.COM

Assistant Wardrobe........................................ Jill Tarr Assistant to the Choreographer............... Ryan Sander Assistant Sound Designer.................... Kevin Kennedy Assistant Music Supervisor..................... Bill Congdon Electronic Keyboard Prep....................... Bryan Crook Assistant Costume Designer....................Sabrina Zain Production Assistant........................... Gabrielle Norris General Management Consultants....Bespoke Theatricals Legal Counsel......................Levine Plotkin Menin, LLP Loren Plotkin, Cris Criswell Accounting..........Fried & Kowgios Partners CPA’s LLP Controller......................... Galbraith & Co/Kenny Noth Original Logo Design...........Littlestar Services Limited Merchandising..................... Max Merchandising, LLC/ Randi Grossman Insurance............................. Maury, Donnelly and Parr Bob Middleton Banking............................................. Signature Bank Thomas Kasulka, Margaret Monigan Payroll....................................... PEOPLE/Kim Merhar Travel Agent............................................ Road Rebel Hauling................................................ Janco Limited TOUR BOOKING AGENCY The Booking Group Meredith Blair, Mollie Mann, Brian Brooks and Rich Rundle www.thebookinggroup.com CREDITS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Scenery constructed and painted by Hudson Scenic Studio, Inc. Sound equipment supplied by Masque Sound. Light Equipment supplied by 4Wall Entertainment and Vari*Lite, Inc. Soft goods by I. Weiss and Sons. Costumes executed by Barbara Matera Ltd., Tricorne New York City, and Carelli Costumes. Millinery

by Lynn Mackey. Wet suits by Aquatic Fabricators of South Florida. Custom Men’s shirts by Cego. Custom knitting by C.C. Wei. Custom fabric printing and dyeing by Dye-namix and Gene Mignola. Shoes by Native Leather, Rilleau Leather and T.O. Dey. Gloves by Cornelia James. Properties by Paragon Theme and Prop Fabrication.

SPECIAL THANKS Clemson University—Lillian Harder, Woody Moore, David Hartmann Mamma Mia! was originally produced in London by Littlestar Services Limited on April 6, 1999.

Visit Mamma Mia! on the web at www.mamma-mia.com Backstage and Front of the House Employees are represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (or I.A.T.S.E.).

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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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Fifth Third Bank Broadway In Atlanta is thrilled to bring the best of Broadway to Peachtree Street at the Fox Theatre, and the 2014/2015 Series is our largest ever! Thank you for joining us for Mamma Mia! Our series will continue with Dirty Dancing, Newsies, Pippin, Motown the Musical, the beautifully re-imagined production of The Phantom of the Opera, and a one week return of audience favorite Blue Man Group. Only Subscribers are guaranteed seats for all of these blockbuster shows, but they also have priority access to purchase tickets for our remaining Season Option Wicked before the general public. For more information about a Broadway subscription or to read the latest Broadway Buzz, please visit BroadwayInAtlanta.com.

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION THE THEATRE A fully restored 1929 “Movie Palace,” the Fox Theatre, with 4,678 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.

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.

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EMERGENCY INFORMATION In the event of an emergency, please walk to the nearest exit.

Do Not Run. 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.)

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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Learning to

Follow the footsteps of Wilbur and Orville at North Carolina’s beachy-keen Outer Banks

By Bret Love

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tretching 200 miles and separated from the mainland by the Albemarle, Currituck and Pamlico sounds, the Outer Banks are a string of narrow barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina and southern Virginia.

The area is subdued in the off-season, due to its remote location (the nearest international airport is a two-hour drive away in Norfolk).

But these islands jump to life in warmer weather, when thousands of travelers are attracted by their wide expanse of open beachfront and a climate tempered by steady breezes off the Atlantic Ocean.

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FIRST IN FLIGHT

It was primarily those winds that attracted Orville and Wilbur Wright to the Outer Banks in 1900, when the two came to Kitty Hawk to begin their manned gliding experiments.

The soft, sandy landing surfaces provided by the tallest sand dunes on the Eastern Seaboard were also a factor, not to mention the fact that the Outer Banks (which had no bridge to the mainland at that time) ensured privacy from the prying eyes of reporters.

After three years of trial and error, it was here, on the island of Kill Devil Hills, that the Wright brothers made their historic controlled,

After three years of trial and error, it was here, on the island of Kill Devil Hills, that the Wright brothers made their historic controlled, powered airplane flights on Dec. 17, 1903. powered airplane flights on Dec. 17, 1903. Flying just 10 feet above the ground at a speed of about 7 mph, their first three flights didn’t even make it 100 yards. But the fourth and final flight covered 852 feet and lasted 59 seconds, ensuring their place in aviation history.

The Wright Brothers National Memorial stands there today as a testament to their innovations, with walking paths tracing the actual routes of those four famous flights. The tourist attraction includes a 60-foot granite monument and an impressive Visitor Center museum featuring a life-size replica of the Wrights’ 1903 flyer, photos and other memorabilia, and tools and machines used by the brothers during their experiments.

MARY BABBETT

FLEX-WING REVOLUTIONARY

Orville and Wilbur Wright weren’t the only aviation legends that found themselves drawn to the Outer Banks’ notoriously perfect wind conditions.

California-based aeronautical engineer Francis Rogallo invented a self-inflating flexible kite, known as the “flexible wing,” in 1948. After releasing his patent to the U.S. government, Rogallo worked with NASA during the 1950s “space race” with Russia. They collaborated on experiments with what they called a “parawing” at altitudes up to 200,000 feet and as fast as Mach 3, in order to evaluate them as an alternative recovery system for space capsules.

In the 1960s, Rogallo’s flexible wing essentially became the basis for all hang gliders.

He eventually moved to the Outer Banks to test his new kite designs. Now, members of the U.S. Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association are called “Rogallo” members, and tens of thousands of people come to Nag’s Head

The Wright Brothers National Memorial stands on the site of that first successful flight in 1903. It includes walking paths to the brothers' first four flights plus a life-size replica of the flyer they used..

every year — just five miles from the site of the Wright brothers’ historic flight — to learn how to hang glide.

CATCHING AIR

You’ll learn a good bit of this Outer Banks aviation history during 30 minutes of pre-flight instruction before a beginner’s hang-gliding lesson from Kitty Hawk Kites. In operation since 1974, it’s the oldest and largest hang-gliding school in the world.

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Hang-gl;iding is a great way to relive some of the excitement the history-making Wright brothers must have felt in December 1903.

After watching a short training video on hang-gliding safety — including how to strap yourself into the glider, use your shifting body weight to control the flight, and proper takeoff and landing techniques — students walk about 200 yards to Jockey’s Ridge State Park. It’s a perfect place to learn how to hang glide, offering massive sand dunes, soft spots for landing and winds typically in the 10-20 mph range.

At the top of the dune, after getting into your safety gear, an instructor gets you into the harness, offers last-minute instructions, and helps you launch off the precipice and into the wild blue yonder. OK, so you’re really only 5 to 15 feet above the ground, but you’ll certainly feel like you’re floating through the clouds.

The instructors hold onto tethered ropes the first few times, but by their fifth and final turn, most students are soaring solo, going anywhere from 30 to 100+ yards on each flight.

It’s an exhilarating experience for anyone older than age 4 (they offer special classes for young kids), not to mention a wonderful way to relive the excitement the Wright brothers must have felt 111 years ago. There are certainly a lot of other reasons to visit the Outer Banks, but having a chance to take your own first flight is arguably among the best.

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IF YOU GO

BY CAR: It takes a little more than 10 hours

to drive from Atlanta to the Outer Banks, via I-20 East, I-95 North and U.S. 64.

BY AIR: US Airways has several round-trip

flights daily from Atlanta HartsfieldJackson International Airport to Norfolk (Va.) International Airport. The Outer Banks are then a two-hour drive away.

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Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.

1000 North Croatan Highway, Kill Devil Hills, N.C., 27948.

252.473.2111.

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MEATYs Metro stage and film actors launch ‘That’s Educational,’ a mockumentary Web series about, well, actors playing actors.

By Julie Bookman Actor Jimi Kocina (above) ponders the possibilities of a fowl puppet. Matt Myers (opposite, top) and Eric Mendenhall (opposite, bottom) are the creative minds behind the cheeky new Web series.

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ara is tired and disillusioned. She hasn’t made more than $20,000 a year since graduating from college. Co-worker Suehyla has had to miss every holiday, wedding, funeral, bar mitzvah and Super Bowl for the past 10 years.

But those are the breaks. At least Cara Mantella and Suehyla El-Attar can legitimately call

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themselves professional actors.

They’re also two of the six performers in MEATY, yes, MEATY — Metropolitan Educational Atlanta Theatre for Youth. The group rehearses here and travels nationwide by minivan, with 267 bookings a year and seven “message” shows about such topics as nutrition, bullying and the dangers of the wicked weed.

Not really.

MEATY was invented by Atlanta actors Eric Mendenhall and Matt Myers, creators of “That’s Educational,” a mockumentary Web series. Like all cast members, Cara and Suehyla are real-life actors who play skewed versions of themselves. The debut season — eight episodes of five to seven minutes each — is now available online.

Much like filmmaker Christopher Guest’s full-length mockumentaries (Waiting for Guffman, Best in Show, etc.), the plots and characters in “That’s Educational” are comically painful — because they seem just real enough.

In a frog costume, a delightfully dense Jenny Holden bangs on the window of a car as it pulls

away, desperately asking the unseen child inside: “Did you like the show?!”

In the season finale, most of the gang stands outside the van, bickering about how to fix a flat tire. MEATY member Jimi Kocina simply resigns himself to his fate, which means staying in the van and lighting a joint. The rest of the MEATY family includes Bryan Brendle (“narcissistic leading man”) and Nick Arapoglou (“overly eager new guy”). Justin Anderson directs, and Chris Bartelski is director of photography.

Mendenhall and Myers are on the edge of their seats these days, waiting for word of mouth to build until enough fans (hopefully some with financial support), demand more episodes.

The MEATY players are all Atlanta talents who have, collectively, performed at every theater in town and have a substantial number of film and commercial credits. Many have done educational theater, “which is just so ripe with eccentric characters and crazy situations,” says Mendenhall. “These people spend a lot of time together, and conflicts arise.

The show is mostly about the bizarre way they work through these conflicts.”

In one early scene, for example, MEATY cast members are costumed in bright-red crab-character getups. They’ve been called to an emergency meeting in what looks like a supply closet. Why the meeting? To learn the fate of a cast member who got a little too crabby and hurled his crab self off a school stage, attacking an audience member whose cellphone went off.

With little cash on hand, Mendenhall and Myers have relied on actor friends and their connections to get the series produced. They shot scenes at Georgia Ensemble Theatre and

BEHIND THE SERIES MATT MYERS The co-creator and head writer is an Atlanta actor and voice-over artist represented by the People Store Talent Agency. You’ve seen him onstage at the Alliance Theatre, Georgia Ensemble Theatre, Synchronicity Theatre and Theatre in the Square, among others. He’s a University of West Florida grad and a substitute teacher for The Westminster Schools.

ERIC MENDENHALL The co-creator is an actor and editor known for the films 42 (2013) and Lawless, Trouble With the Curve and What to Expect When You’re Expecting, all in 2012.

You’ve seen him onstage in Waffle Palace at Horizon Theatre and at Georgia Ensemble, Georgia Shakespeare, Theatre in the Square and Theatrical Outfit. He’s had roles in the TV series “Revolution” and “Army Wives,” among others. He’s a Campbell University (N.C.) grad.

Watch Season 1 episodes here: www.thatseducational.com/episodes/

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The “That’s Educational” family (from left): co-creators Eric Mendenhall and Matthew Myers with the crabby Jenny Holden, Jimi Kocina and Cara Mantella.

North Point Church; the church also supplied the crab costumes.

Mendenhall produces the series, Myers is head writer. The two also have roles. Mendenhall plays the “bitter tech ninja” who travels with the group. (“You look out there at their fatty, sweaty little faces, and you know you are just making a difference in their fatty, sweaty little lives.”)

Myers plays a MEATY administrator, an affable nincompoop prone to making grandiose yet lame statements (“I’m high on the possibility of a better tomorrow.”

Or “Defeat is temporary. Giving up is permanent”).

In addition to Guest’s films, early fans of “That’s Educational” have said the series reminds them of the twisted humor on such TV shows as “Arrested Development,” “The Office” and “Parks and Recreation.”

“There’s not one single thing they’re comparing it to,”

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Mendenhall says of the feedback he’s received. “I think that gives credence to the fact that we have found our own voice.”

Feedback has been “incredible” so far, Mendenhall says. One recent highlight: He was getting coffee in Midtown and a guy approached him to say “I love 'That’s Educational!' It’s the most honest show I’ve seen!”

Myers has sketched out episodes for a second season, conditional on financing and aligning schedules. About $1,250 is needed to produce each episode and pay the actors “a little something.”

Mendenhall and Myers have big dreams. They hope they’ll create much more together, including feature-length films.

But for now, they hope this first season of “That’s Educational,” sort of like The Little Engine That Could, will mark the beginning of their chug-toward-success story.

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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 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 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 46 ENCOREATLANTA.COM

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 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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1065 Peachtree St. N.E., 404.745.5745, loewshotels. com/restaurants/eleven/cuisine. M 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, 5788 Roswell Road, 404.255.0035; Centennial Olympic Park, 267 Marietta St., 404.223.6500; ruthschris.com. B, SS, D

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

BREWPUB/ GOURMET PUB FARE 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 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

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240 North Highland Ave. N.E., 404.681.4434, parishatl.com. OFW

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

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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

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

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DINING GUIDE EL TACO — An eco-friendly watering hole serving fresh Mexican food made with all-natural meats and tasty margaritas. 1186 North Highland Ave. N.E., 404-873-4656, eltaco-atlanta.com.VH

SEAFOOD/SUSHI COAST SEAFOOD AND RAW BAR — Serving Atlanta’s freshest seafood and island cocktails. The menu incorporates classics including crab and corn hush puppies, a signature seafood boil, and a variety of raw or steamed oysters, clams and mussels, along with signature fresh catch entrees. 111 West Paces Ferry Road N.W., 404.869.0777, h2sr.com. B GOLDFISH — This fun seafood/sushi restaurant has happy hour specials Monday-Friday and nightly entertainment in its lounge. 4400 AshfordDunwoody Road, 770.671.0100, h2sr.com. P LURE — A modern interpretation of a classic fish house with a focus on seasonality and freshness.

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Did you know? ★ In 1863-64, the lot on which the Fox is set served as Fortification K, one of 25 fortifications built to defend Atlanta during the Civil War. ★ The Fox is a National Historic Landmark, the highest ranking on the National Register of Historic Places. ★ The Fox was one of the first air-conditioned buildings in the country, preceding even the White House. ★ To build the Fox today it would cost more than $300 million. ★ All of the Fox’s furniture was chosen by Eva Fox, wife of founder William Fox.

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