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Features
The Performance
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15 Program and notes
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Departments
How Constantine Maroulis broke the ‘American Idol’ mold. Actor Tom Alan Robbins relives a childhood dream.
48 Fox Fun Facts
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How Constantine Maroulis broke the ‘American Idol’ mold By Bret Love
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onstantine Maroulis, the star of Rock Of Ages, will be the second former “American Idol” contestant to pass through Atlanta in a month (his season-four castmate Anthony Fedorov starred in June’s Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat). But what some “Idol” fans may not know is that Maroulis was a musical theater fanatic long before the TV show made him a household name. Born in 1975 to Greek-American parents, Maroulis grew up in New Jersey, and went to college at the prestigious Boston Conservatory, where he got his BFA in Musical Theatre. “Although ‘American Idol’ was an amazing experience, I did exist before my time on the show,” he laughs. “In 1998 I was granted admittance to the Boston Conservatory, where I studied script and score, private voice lessons, piano, dance,
stagecraft [and] Shakespeare. It was a great time in my life.” Maroulis describes himself as a huge “theater geek,” but music always was a big part of his life. His parents exposed him to classic crooners like Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra. His brother turned him on to rock ’n’ roll icons like The Doors and Led Zeppelin. His sister loved New Wave acts such as The Cure and Echo & the Bunnymen. While he was immersing himself in theater, Maroulis also was singing in bands, balancing dreams of being a rock star and a Broadway hoofer in equal measure. He got to do both with his big break as an actor, playing Roger in the national touring production of Rent. Maroulis had just returned from a year on the road when his thengirlfriend talked him into auditioning for “Idol.” Maroulis was one of the first Atlanta’s Performing Arts Publication 9
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with the character, from their passion for music and heart-on-their-sleeve approach to relationships to their relentless pursuit of their dreams. For Maroulis, who earned a Tony Award nomination for his performance, getting to sing the music of Journey and Bon Jovi in a Broadway show is a lifelong dream come true. “There might not ever be a part that fits me so well ever again in my career,” he admits. “I grew up singing in bands and doing theatre. I put on mini-Bon Jovi concerts in my room as a kid. Now I get to do it every night in front of a couple thousand people. Rock Of Ages has been a true blessing.” Rock of Ages rolls into the Fox Theatre July 5-10. Bret Love is the founder of ecotourism/ conservation site GreenGlobalTravel.com; the national managing editor of INsite magazine; and music editor for Georgia Music Magazine. He freelances for many national and international publications, and performs on numerous improv teams with Jackpie at Relapse Theatre.
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contestants to benefit from the show’s recent change to its age range cut-off (from 16-24 to 16-28) and, along with Bo Bice, he was one of the first to bring a rock edge to a show typically steeped in pop, R&B and country. Maroulis made it to the Top 6 before being eliminated, but the exposure provided by the show and subsequent sold out tour inevitably changed his career for the better. “‘Idol’ is a great ‘boot camp’ for performers,” he insists. “What better training is there than getting thrown out in front of over 30 million people live on TV? After ‘Idol’ I had tons of projects pitched to me [including singing with legendary rock band Queen]. I knew I wanted to do Broadway, and my featured supporting role in The Wedding Singer was a great way to get introduced to the scene again.” While The Wedding Singer may have introduced Maroulis to Broadway, it was his leading role as Drew in Rock Of Ages that made him a star. The 35-year-old performer admits he has a lot in common
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magine how magical it would be if you could relive the experience that helped you discover what you wanted to do with your life. Tom Alan Robbins, who stars as Tevya in the Theater of the Stars production of Fiddler on the Roof, is doing just that. Robbins first played Tevye in a 1971 Canton, Ohio, high school production, and it inspired him to become a professional actor. Since then, he has played a variety of characters, ranging from Pumbaa in the Broadway production of The Lion King to Thenarier in the First National Tour of Les Misèrables. But this is the first time in 40 years that he’s been able to step back into Tevye’s shoes. “I’ve been waiting for this to come around again,” says Robbins. “This is one of the greatest scores ever produced.”
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Dear Patrons, Subscribers and Friends: Welcome to the second show of our 2011 season, Rock of Ages. This show takes us back to 1987, where a small town girl meets a big city rocker, and they fall in love to some of the greatest rock songs of the 1980s. We are sure that you will enjoy this arena-rock love story that’s told through the mind-blowing hits of Journey, Night Ranger, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison, Asia and Whitesnake, to name a few. Sit back, relax and let down your hair for this fun tribute to the ’80s and all of its glory. We are proud to welcome “American Idol” contestant and Broadway star, Constantine Maroulis, to our stage. He is reprising his acclaimed performance as Drew in the first national tour of this five-time Tony Award-nominated smash-hit musical, Rock of Ages. As always, I’d like to thank you for being an integral part of our not-for-profit theater company. We are looking forward to the rest of our season. Up next is our second produced show, the classic favorite about Anatevka, Fiddler On The Roof (July 19-24), followed by the show that brings together the legendary music of Frank Sinatra and the creative vision of Tony Award-winner Twyla Tharp, Come Fly Away (Aug. 2-7). We continue the season with the unforgettable oddball romantic comedy, Guys and Dolls (Aug. 16-21), and conclude with the popular favorite, Annie (Jan. 14-22, 2012), which we plan to cast with a majority of local actors. It’s an exciting lineup and we hope to see you there! If you are not a subscriber or member of Theater of the Stars and would like to become one, I invite you to join our family for the 2011 season. There are several opportunities for participation, including the Star Circle and Production Sponsorships. All include benefits that feature recognition and opportunities to get a closer look at how Theater of the Stars brings musical theater to life at the Fox. Please contact us at 404-252-8960 to find out more about our programs.
CHRISTOPHER B. MANOS Producer NICHOLAS F. MANOS President BOARD OF TRUSTEES James C. Howard Chairman of the Board John C. Breckenridge Dr. Robert L. Bunnen Belinda Bunnen Reusch Robin Ferst Ken Haldin Joe Hall Virginia Hepner Phil Jacobs Ingrid Saunders Jones Adam Orkin Dennis Reagan Grant Wilmer, Jr. Melody Wilder Wilson Past Presidents Maurice “Bromo” Seltzer Peter J. Stelling Robert H. Ferst John N. Wall, Jr. Dr. Robert L. Bunnen Emeritus Shirley Franklin Aaron J. Johnson Henri Jova William Orkin Glen P. Robinson Dr. John E. Skandalakis Dom H. Wyant David Yu
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CONSTANTINE MAROULIS NICK CORDERO PETER DEIWICK PATRICK LEWALLEN ELICIA MacKENZIE TERESA STANLEY CASEY TUMA BRET TUOMI TRAVIS WALKER MIKE BACKES ANGELA BRYDON SEAN JENNESS HOLLY LAURENT LAURALYN McCLELLAND RASHAD NAYLOR JULIE NELSON JOSH SASSANELLA ERIKA SHANNON J. MICHAEL ZYGO
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cast (in order of appearance) Lonny............................................................................................................... PATRICK LEWALLEN Justice................................................................................................................ TERESA STANLEY Dennis...................................................................................................................NICK CORDERO Drew....................................................................................................... CONSTANTINE MAROULIS Sherrie...............................................................................................................ELICIA MacKENZIE Father....................................................................................................................PETER DEIWICK Mother................................................................................................................ TERESA STANLEY Regina....................................................................................................................... CASEY TUMA Mayor...................................................................................................................RASHAD NAYLOR Hertz.......................................................................................................................... BRET TUOMI Franz..................................................................................................................... TRAVIS WALKER Stacee Jaxx............................................................................................................PETER DEIWICK Waitress #1......................................................................................................... ANGELA BRYDON Reporter.................................................................................................... LAURALYN McCLELLAND Ja’Keith Gill..........................................................................................................RASHAD NAYLOR Young Groupie.......................................................................................................... JULIE NELSON Record Company Men................................................................NICK CORDERO, PATRICK LEWALLEN Sleazy Producer........................................................................................................ MIKE BACKES Joey Primo................................................................................................................ MIKE BACKES Candi........................................................................................................................ CASEY TUMA Strip Club DJ........................................................................................................... SEAN JENNESS THE ENSEMBLE MIKE BACKES, ANGELA BRYDON, LAURALYN McCLELLAND RASHAD NAYLOR, JULIE NELSON OFFSTAGE VOICES ERIKA SHANNON, SEAN JENNESS, HOLLY LAURENT UNDERSTUDIES Understudies never substitute for listed performers unless a specific announcement is made at the time of the performance for Drew/Franz/Stacee Jaxx/Dennis/Hertz — J. MICHAEL ZYGO; for Sherrie — ANGELA BRYDON; for Stacee Jaxx/Lonny/Dennis/Hertz — MIKE BACKES; for Lonny/Dennis/Hertz — SEAN JENNESS; for Sherrie/Regina — HOLLY LAURENT; for Justice/Regina — LAURALYN McCLELLAND; for Drew/Franz/Stacee Jaxx — JOSH SASSANELLA; for Justice — ERIKA SHANNON SWINGS HOLLY LAURENT, JOSH SASSANELLA, ERIKA SHANNON, J. MICHAEL ZYGO THERE WILL BE ONE 15-MINUTE INTERMISSION. Please be advised that a strobe light is used in this production. DANCE CAPTAIN ERIKA SHANNON ROCK OF AGES BAND Conductor/Keyboard — BRANDON ETHRIDGE Guitar 1 — CHRIS CICCHINO; Guitar 2 — DAVid GIBBS/MICHAEL MADDOX; Drums — ALAN CHILDS; Bass — JONATHAN SKIBIC; Music Coordinator — JOHN MILLER; Synthesizer Programming — RANDY COHEN; Copyist —ANIXTER RICE MUSIC SERVICE 18 EncoreAtlantA.com
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CONSTANTINE MAROULIS (Drew) earned a Best Actor Tony Award nomination, Drama League Award nomination and Broadway.com’s Broadway Star of the Year 2009 Award for his performance in Rock of Ages. Broadway: The Wedding Singer. National tour: Rent (Roger). Off-Broadway: Rock of Ages, Jacques Brel. Regional: Williamstown. TV: “American Idol,” “The Bold and the Beautiful,” “Law & Order,” “America’s Got Talent,” “The Tonight Show,” “Conan O’Brien,” “Ellen,” “Regis & Kelly,” “The View,” “The Soup” and contributed/ hosted many “Idol”-related programs for FOX and Yahoo! Sold-out tours include Idols Live and his new solo endeavor “A Night at the Rock Show,” a celebration of the Rock Songbook coming to television and a city near you. Various CDs and new material available at constantinemaroulis.com and on iTunes. Training: Boston Conservatory. Thanks: ROA company, David Passick, Paul Reisman and Abrams, fans and family. Greek power! Follow me now at twitter.com/constantinem for my news, ROA buzz and Rock ’n’ Roll chat. Enjoy! NICK CORDERO (Dennis Dupree/Sleazy Producer) is thrilled to be a part of ROA’s first national tour. He was last seen off-Broadway where he created the title character in the Outer Critics Circle Award-winning Toxic Avenger Musical. Regional credits include Evita (Che), The Last Five Years (Jaime), Blood Brothers (Sammy). Big love to family and friends. For Little Peak. nickcordero.com, themeansmusic.com. PETER DEIWICK (Stacee Jaxx) is very happy to be part of this awesome company. You may have seen Peter most recently in Rock of Ages (Toronto), The Toxic Avenger or We Will Rock You. Other credits include the original Gilbert in Anne and Gilbert and Sky in Mamma Mia!, plus countless other shows and concerts, including a tour with Canadian metal pioneer Lee Aaron. Special thanks to the bands who kindly released their music for this show for getting me through my formative years. Rock on everybody. PATRICK LEWALLEN (Lonny). A proud Kansas City native and KU graduate, Patrick enjoys home cooking and classic rock music — especially Queen! Patrick should undergo IV therapy for his severe Pepsi addiction. He is 20 EncoreAtlantA.com
an experienced beer-pong player and loves sports — go Jayhawks, Chiefs and Royals. Love to family, friends and Shark Week. patricklewallen.com. ELICIA MacKENZIE (Sherrie) is thrilled to be joining the Rock of Ages U.S. tour! Elicia is reprising the role of Sherrie, which she originated in the Toronto production of Rock of Ages which, earned rave reviews and the Audience Choice Award. Previously Elicia starred as Maria in the Andrew Lloyd Webber, David Mirvish and David Ian North American premiere of The Sound of Music, for which she won the Dora Award for Best Actress in a principal role. Elicia was chosen for the role of Maria from thousands of young women through the TV series “How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?” Elicia hails from Surrey BC, Canada. She would like to thank God for all the wonderful blessings in her life and her family and friends who have always been so incredibly supportive. TERESA STANLEY (Justice/Mother). Hey Suga! God has blessed me. I’ve been in great shows: Purlie, Into The Woods, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Dreamgirls, even The Color Purple on Broadway. Never a rockin’ show like this! Honey, I can’t wait to rock with you! Love to God, my family and my friends. You are my rock! CASEY TUMA (Regina) is stoked to be rockin’ across America! Broadway/National tour: Annie — 20th anniversary. Regional: High School Musical 2 (Atlanta TOTS and North Shore MT), Barefoot in the Park (HSN at The Kennedy), All Shook Up (Media Theatre), The Music Man (Lenape Regional PAC). PSU MT Alum! Thanks to Telsey + Co., Avalon Artists Group, amazing family, friends and J! BRET TUOMI (Hertz). Although originally from Montana, Bret currently resides in Chicago. He has performed on stage in 37 states over the length of his 25-year career. During that span, he has appeared in more than 100 different productions. However, Rock of Ages is by far the coolest show he’s ever done. TRAVIS WALKER (Franz) is psyched to have his first tour be ROA! An actor out of Chicago, his most recent credits include Sweet and Hot: A Harold Arlen Revue and the Jeff Awardwinning production of Chess with Theo Ubique Cabaret. He’s also worked with AboutFace Theatre and Hubris Productions. Thanks to Telsey and love to his amazing family and Mer!
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MIKE BACKES (Joey Primo, Ensemble, u/s Stacee Jaxx/Lonny/Dennis/Hertz) is excited to be a part of this incredible ROA company. Credits: Jersey Boys Las Vegas (Swing), Footloose tour (Ren), Grease tour starring Frankie Avalon. Thanks to Telsey and the creative team and About Artists. Much love to my family and friends. ANGELA BRYDON (Waitress #1, Ensemble, u/s Sherrie). Ready to rock the U.S.! Broadway: Wicked, Footloose. Off-Broadway: Fame, Bye Bye Birdie (sad face girl). Much love to my amazing family, Marianne and Tommy! SEAN JENNESS (Ensemble, Male Booth Singer, u/s Lonny/Dennis/Hertz) is probably sitting backstage. When he’s not, he enjoys putting on wigs and singing high for money. In his spare time he enjoys taking off wigs and hanging with his two awesome kids, Mia and Brady. HOLLY LAURENT (Swing, u/s Sherrie/Regina) is ready to rock! National tours: The Wedding Singer, Hairspray. Love and thanks to Telsey + Co., Michael Rodriguez, Mom and Dad, my love Justin, family and friends! For Jared. LAURALYN McCLELLAND (Constance, Ensemble, u/s Justice/Regina) Hey Mom: remember when you bought me that karaoke machine for Christmas when I was 8? It paid off! Shout out to the man upstairs, Jude and Jess. RASHAD NAYLOR (Mayor, Ensemble). Broadway: Hairspray — Thad and Seaweed. Other favorites: Sammy Davis Jr. in The Rat Pack Live, Vegas; Scarecrow in Des McAnuff’s The Wiz; and Barry Belson in Jersey Boys. Love to the fam. JULIE NELSON (Young Groupie). Credits: Broadway: Rock of Ages. National tours: Cats and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor…. Film: Step Up. She has performed on the “VMAs,” “Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show” (Black Eyed Peas), “30 Rock,” various music videos and Reebok (print). Thanks to DDO, Telsey, family and rockin friends! JOSH SASSANELLA (Swing, u/s Drew/Franz/ Stacee Jaxx) is thrilled to be joining this rockin’ cast of rockers! Favorite credits include: Mamma Mia! (Las Vegas), Smokey Joe’s Cafe (Music Theatre Wichita) and Rent (Forestburgh Theatre).
ERIKA SHANNON (Swing, Dance Captain, u/s Justice). Tours: West Side Story, Saturday Night Fever, Fame (Serena). Other: It’s Complicated, “30 Rock,” “Ugly Betty,” L’Oreal. U of Michigan grad, Proud Pittsburgh native, lucky wife of B-Rock. J. MICHAEL ZYGO (Swing, u/s Drew/Franz/ Stacee Jaxx/Dennis/Hertz). National tours: The Wedding Singer (Robbie Hart), Annie (Rooster), Oklahoma! 1st National (Will Parker). Thanks to my endlessly supportive family and my amazing wife Jill.
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CHRIS D’ARIENZO (Book) adapted and directed the motion picture Barry Munday, starring Patrick Wilson, Judy Greer, Chloë Sevigny, Jean Smart, Malcolm McDowell, Cybill Shepherd and Billy Dee Williams (barrymundayfilm.com). Chris also recently completed the adaptation of Rock of Ages for New Line Cinema, and his band, Saint America, is releasing their self-titled debut album this fall. Chris would like to thank his family for supporting his love of theatre … and also thank those three stoners in high school who threw his Trapper Keeper in the urinal for introducing him to Guns N’ Roses. Peace!
Creatives
KRISTIN HANGGI (Director) was nominated for a 2009 Tony for Best Direction of a Musical for Rock of Ages. She helmed the Toronto, offBroadway and all previous incarnations. She directed the L.A. and N.Y. productions of the hit musical Bare (Ovation, L.A. Weekly awards); Pussycat Dolls Live At The Roxy with Gwen Stefani, Christina Aguilera and Charlize Theron. Credits include: Catch the Fish (NY Fringe Best Play), L.A. premiere of Corpus Christi (Ticketholder Award) and Ann E. Wrecksick. As a film director, Hanggi is developing Dear Dumb Diary for Zucker Productions and Naomi + Ely’s No Kiss List with Hayden Panettierre. thecreativegym.com. M.A. from USC and B.A. from UCLA. She won’t stop believin’. KELLY DEVINE (Choreographer). Broadway: Rock of Ages. West End: Faust (dir. Des McAnuff). Australia: Zhivago, Rock of Ages. off-Broadway: Rock of Ages, Frankenstein, Anne Wrecksick. La Jolla Playhouse: Peter and the Starcatchers (in association with Disney Theatricals), Zhivago, Private Fittings. Stratford Festival: Cabaret, Romeo & Juliet. Regional: A Christmas Atlanta’s Performing Arts Publication 21
bios Story (Kansas City Rep., Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theater), Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, Sneaux (L.A.Weekly Theater Award for Best Choreography), Wozzeck (San Diego Opera), The Wiz (Assoc. Choreographer). Film/Television: Happy Texas, Zombie Prom, “30 Days Until I’m Famous,” “So Little Time,” “Two of A Kind,” Boychik and Passport To Paris. Commercials: Cingular Wireless; “American Idol” promo; Oldsmobile. Associate Choreographer: Memphis and Jersey Boys on Broadway. BEOWULF BORITT (Set Designer). Broadway: Rock of Ages, Sondheim on Sondheim, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, LoveMusik, The Two and Only. Off-Broadway: More than 50 shows, including The Scottsboro Boys, The Last Five Years, The Toxic Avenger, Hank Williams: Lost Highway, Miss Julie, Roundabout Theatre, Public Theatre, MTC, 2nd Stage, MCC, New Group. Other designs: Paradise Found in London, Reel To Real in Beijing, and two editions of The Ringling Bros. Circus. GREGORY GALE (Costume Designer). Broadway: Rock of Ages, Tony and Henry Hewes Design award nominations; Cyrano de Bergerac with Kevin Kline and Jennifer Garner, Tony and Henry Hewes Design award nominations; The Wedding Singer, Drama Desk nomination; Urinetown, Lucille Lortel nomination; Band In Berlin. OffBroadway: The Voysey Inheritance, Lucille Lortel Award (Atlantic); The Milliner, Lucille Lortel nomination (CSC); The Third Story, Henry Hewes Design Award nomination; The Country Club, Drama Desk nomination; The Torch-Bearers; Uncle Tom’s Cabin; As Thousands Cheer (Drama Dept.); The Third Story (MCC); Pig Farm and The Dazzle (Roundabout); Rope (Zipper); Mary Stuart, The Infernal Machine, Night of the Tribades and The Prince of Homburg (Jean Cocteau). U.S. tours: Urinetown (and Toronto); Oh, Figaro! (National Theater of the Deaf). Regional: Rich and Famous (ACT); The Man Who Came to Dinner (Alley Theater, Houston); A Flea In Her Ear (Williamstown); High Button Shoes, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and The Pajama Game (Goodspeed). Irene Sharaff Young Master Award. gregorygale.com. JASON LYONS (Lighting Designer). Broadway: Rock of Ages, The Threepenny Opera, Barefoot in the Park, Good Vibrations. Recent: Golden Age (Kennedy Center), A Christmas Story, The Musical (KC Rep), Broke-ology (LCT), White Noise, A Flea In Her Ear (KC Rep), Inked Baby 22 EncoreAtlantA.com
(Playwrights), Uncle Vanya (CSC), Clay (LCT), Mindgame, Fault Lines (Naked Angels), Body Awareness, Scarcity (Atlantic), Sive (Irish Rep), The Piano Teacher (South Coast Rep), Vigils (Goodman), Evil Dead The Musical (NYC and Toronto), The Field (Irish Rep), Once Around The Sun, Kiki & Herb: Coup de Theatre. At The New Group: The Starr y Messenger, Groundswell, Mourning Becomes Electra, Rafta Rafta, Two Thousand Years, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, A Spalding Gray Matter, Abigail’s Party, Hurlyburly, ROAR, Aunt Dan and Lemon, Comedians, The Women of Lockerbie, Smelling A Rat. Faculty: Purchase College. PETER HYLENSKI (Sound Designer). Grammy, Tony and Olivier award-nominated. Selected Broadway: Shrek The Musical, Rock of Ages, Lend Me A Tenor, Cry-Baby, The Times They Are A-Changin’, The Wedding Singer, Sweet Charity, Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me, Little Women, Brooklyn. Other credits: Le Rêve (Wynn Las Vegas), Ragtime (West End), Walking With Dinosaurs, Mame, Opening Doors, The Scottsboro Boys, Annie. He’s designed for Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden and The Kennedy Center. Recently, Peter co-produced the cast album of Shrek The Musical with Jeanine Tesori and was the re-record mixer on his fourth film for the American Museum of Natural History, titled Journey To The Stars. ZAK BOROVAY (Projection Designer) is thrilled to continue rocking America and the rest of the world with Chris, Kristin, Kelly and the rest of the ROA gang! Recent: Lombardi (Broadway), Rock of Ages (Broadway, Toronto, off-Broadway), Let Me Down Easy (off-Broadway, national tour), To Be or Not To Be (Broadway), A Catered Affair (Broadway, Drama Desk nomination), Xanadu (Broadway, Japan, national tour), The Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular, Nickelodeon’s Storytime Live! (national tour), Voyage De La Vie (Sentosa, Singapore), Peepshow (Planet Hollywood Resort Casino, Las Vegas) and The Creature From The Black Lagoon (Universal Studios Hollywood). Zak was the first projection designer to join United Scenic Artists Local 829. TOM WATSON (Hair & Wig Designer) is head of the wig and makeup department at the Metropolitan Opera. He has designed wigs for more than 45 Broadway productions. Current and recent Broadway designs include The
bios Addams Family; Promises, Promises; Million Dollar Quartet; Wicked; South Pacific; Sondheim on Sondheim; A View from the Bridge; and Sunday in the Park with George. ANGELINA AVALLONE (Makeup Designer). Broadway credits include A Little Night Music, The Addams Family, A Behanding in Spokane, The Royal Family, The Little Mermaid, Guys and Dolls, West Side Story, 33 Variations, Young Frankenstein, Gypsy, Curtains, The Color Purple, Sunday in the Park With George, Sweeney Todd, Company, Grey Gardens, Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Light in the Piazza and the pre-Broadway production of Minsky’s (Ahmanson Theatre, L.A.). PHOENIX ENTERTAINMENT (Technical Supervisor) is an established international theatrical producing and management enterprise founded by long time colleagues Stephen Kane and Michael McFadden. Throughout their three decades of theatrical endeavors and industry partnership, the Phoenix team has delivered thousands of performances of more than 80 live productions on four continents. Current projects include Rock of Ages, The Color Purple and Monty Python’s Spamalot in North America; and Korean language productions of Grease and Fame in Seoul. phoenix-ent.com. ETHAN POPP (Music Supervisor, Arranger, Orchestrator). Recent credits include both the Broadway and off-Broadway premiere productions of Rock of Ages, Glory Days (Broadway), Tarzan (Broadway), the Philadelphia premiere of Billy Porter’s Being Alive, the New York workshop of Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark (Julie Taymor/Bono and The Edge of U2), We Will Rock You (German premiere), Disney’s Aida (German premiere and European tour), Mamma Mia! (German premiere), The Lion King (German premiere), Forever Plaid (U.S. tour), Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular (Mexico City), Fame! (U.S. tour) and many others. Ethan is also currently developing Great Wall, winner of Best Music and Lyrics at the 2007 NY International Fringe Festival. All of his love goes to his parents, brother, nieces and his amazing wife, Vanessa. JOHN MILLER (Music Coordinator). Recent Broadway: Rock of Ages, Jersey Boys, Sondheim on Sondheim, La Cage aux Folles, A Little Night Music. Musician (bass): Michael Jackson, Portishead, Eric Clapton, Frank Sinatra, B.B. King, Leonard Cohen, Pete Seeger, New York 24 EncoreAtlantA.com
Philharmonic. His album Stage Door Johnny — John Miller: Takes on Broadway on PS Classics. www.johnmillerbass.com. BRANDON ETHRIDGE (Music Director). Rocky Horror Picture Show (European tour) music supervisor/arranger/orchestrator. We Will Rock You (Germany/Switzerland/Austria) musical director. Hairspray (Germany) assistant musical director. Brandon hopes that the songs in Rock of Ages won’t bring back too many traumatic memories of his teenage years (such as watching everyone else slow-dancing at the school dances). DAVID GIBBS (Original Arrangements, Associate Music Supervisor, Associate Producer) served as the co-music director and arranger for the original Los Angeles run of Rock of Ages. He has written music for film and TV, including Josie and The Pussycats, That Thing You Do, Dumb and Dumber and many others. He co-wrote the movie Freeloaders, produced by Broken Lizard (Super Troopers), and is a member of Street Sweeper Social Club. RANDY COHEN (Synthesizer Programmer). Broadway: In The Heights, American Idiot, 9 to 5, Young Frankenstein, Pal Joey, West Side Story, Guys and Dolls, La Cage aux Folles, Grey Gardens, Cry-Baby, Glory Days, 13, South Pacific, Gypsy, Grease, Everyday Rapture, Sondheim on Sondheim, Finian’s Rainbow, Company. Off-Broadway: Happiness, Rooms, Saved, In The Heights, Grey Gardens. National Tours: Dreamgirls, Young Frankenstein, In the Heights, 9 to 5, West Side Story, Grease, Legally Blonde, High School Musical, Sweeney Todd, Big River. London: Legally Blonde. CHRIS CICCHINO (Guitar 1). Lead guitarist: The Toxic Avenger Musical, off-Broadway: Rock of Ages, Broadway. Also backed Brian Johnson, Rob Halford, Jim Breuer (SNL), Hootie and the Blowfish and many others. ALAN CHILDS (Drums). Credits (partial list): Broadway Tours: The Who’s Tommy, Rent, Aida, Hairspray. Rock Tours (partial list): David Bowie, Julian Lennon, Rod Stewart. Much love to Sakiko and Derek. JONATHAN SKIBIC (Bass) has recorded and toured the world with Blue Man Group, Greg Dulli’s Twilight Singers, Gigolo Aunts, Ivy, Juliana Hatfield, Fountains Of Wayne and The Watson Twins. Jon likes to rock. ADAM JOHN HUNTER (Associate Director, Production Supervisor) is currently the associate
bios director on Rock of Ages on Broadway and Love, Loss and What I Wore off-Broadway. Previously: Company, A Catered Affair and Road Show at the Public Theatre. ROBERT TATAD (Associate Choreographer). Selected Associate/Assistant credits: Rock of Ages (Broadway/off-Broadway/national tour/ Toronto), La Cage aux Folles (Broadway), Junie B. Jones (off-Broadway), Kismet (Encores), Anything Goes (Lincoln Center). Performance credits include: Broadway companies of Miss Saigon and Flower Drum Song. TELSEY + COMPANY, CSA (Casting). Broadway/ Tours: Elf, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark, A Life in the Theatre, Million Dollar Quartet, The Addams Family, Memphis, Next to Normal, In the Heights, Wicked, 9 to 5, South Pacific, Peepshow in Vegas. Off-Broadway: Atlantic, MCC, Signature. Film: Sex and the City 1 & 2, Jonah Hex, Main Street, Love and Other Impossible Pursuits, I Love You Phillip Morris, Rachel Getting Married, Dan in Real Life, Then She Found Me, Across the Universe, Ira & Abby, Rent, Pieces of April, Camp, The Grey Zone, Finding Forrester, The Bone Collector; TV: “Ugly Betty” (pilot), “Whoopi,” HBO’s “Undefeated,” commercials.
Stage Management
MICHAEL DANEK (Production Stage Manager). Broadway: Wicked. Tours: Dr. Dolittle, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Little House on the Prairie, Disney’s High School Musical. European Tours: Grease, Hair, Evita, West Side Story. Off Broadway: Perfect Crime, The Fantasticks. Concerts: Degenerate Art, at Guggenheim Museum, New York; Humpty Dumpty, at Cannes Dance Festival in France. And after many years in the business he is thrilled to be doing a rock show! FRANCESCA RUSSELL (Stage Manager). Broadway: Everyday Rapture, All About Me, Wicked, Shining City, The Full Monty. National Tour: Monty Python’s Spamalot. Off-B’way: Trailer Park Musical, Bare, Dessa Rose, Fat Pig, three summers with the NY Shakespeare Festival, others. Regional: American Conservatory Theater (17 productions) and many others. MICHAEL G. MORALES (Assistant Stage Manager). B.F.A.: Theatrical Stage Management. Pre-Broadway: Wonderland. National Tours: Jesus
Christ Superstar, Chicago: The Musical, Movin’ Out. Favorite Regional Credits: Threepenny Opera, Noises Off. He sends special thanks to his family and his beautiful wife for their love and support.
Management
FRANKEL GREEN THEATRICAL MANAGEMENT (General Management). Richard Frankel and Laura Green have managed more than 90 productions over the past 20 years in New York and on tour in the U.S., Europe and Asia. Previous productions include: Smokey Joe’s Café, The Sound of Music, The Weir, Swing!, The Producers, Hairspray, Little Shop of Horrors, Sweeney Todd, Company, Gypsy, Young Frankenstein, The Norman Conquests, Finian’s Rainbow and A Little Night Music.
Producers
MATTHEW WEAVER (Producer). Film credits include The Heartbreak Kid, My Baby’s Daddy, Surfwise, Searching For Debra Winger, Pretty Persuasion and upcoming films to be released include: Hesher (Natalie Portman and Joseph Gordon Levitt), Sympathy For Delicious (Mark Ruffalo and Laura Linney) and Barry Munday (Patrick Wilson and Judy Greer). Matt along with Carl Levin and Scott Prisand are producing the Rock of Ages movie which starts filming January 2011 through New Line Cinema and Warner Bros, starring Tom Cruise. Much love to Hillary, Chase, August, Mom, Melanie, Howard, Emma, Hannah, Brock, Sebastian and Jack. Matt would also like to thank his really gay dad Gordon for encouraging him to get involved in theatre. CARL LEVIN (Producer) is thrilled to be in your city. He likes it here so much that he may never leave! New York-based theatre and film producer, currently involved with a variety of Broadway and West End shows. Producer of the Sundance hit film Pretty Persuasion and executive producer of Barry Munday. Recovering Morgan Stanley investment banker. Upcoming theatre projects include Fat Camp, a new musical comedy about teens fighting the battle of the bulge. Thanks to family, friends, cast and our audiences for their unwavering support of this show and who never stopped believin’. JEFF DAVIS (Producer). Producer: Rock of Ages, Smokey Joe’s Cafe 2010 (London), The Who’s Tommy 15th anniversary (Broadway), A Catered Affair (Broadway), Empire (London), Atlanta’s Performing Arts Publication 25
bios Rockers On Broadway, Whites Lies (offBroadway), Next Fall (off-Broadway). Associate producer: The Drowsy Chaperone (London and U.S. national tour), Marguerite (London), 13 The Musical, Legally Blonde (Broadway and U.S. national tour), West Side Story (Broadway), Is He Dead?, Chita Rivera On Broadway. Upcoming films: Barry Munday (Patrick Wilson, Judy Greer), Sympathy For Delicious (Mark Ruffalo, Laura Linney, Orlando Bloom), Hesher (Natalie Portman), See You In September. Owner: Mambo City Music, Dreamland Music, Entourage Music, Mirror Image Media and Duplication, Evolution Graphics, Davis Partners, Davis Productions, Corner Store Entertainment, Vertical Computer. Board of Directors: Transport Theatrical Group, The Path Fund. BARRY HABIB (Producer) helped to produce and bring Rock of Ages to Broadway. He is a professional speaker, financial market expert and entrepreneur. Film producing and acting credits include Sympathy For Delicious, Barry Munday, Hesher, Nick and Tristan Mega Dega. Barry is also often featured on CNBC and FOX networks. His business interests include Mortgage Success Source (chairman), Healthcare Imaging Solutions (managing partner/director), Corner Store Entertainment (partner), Rock of Ages (general partner). Barry credits his accomplishments to the support and inspiration of his wife Toni and children Dan, Nicole, Jake and Jared. SCOTT PRISAND (Producer). Broadway credits: Legally Blonde, Brooklyn The Musical, Bombay Dreams. Scott’s film credits include Sympathy For Delicious (Mark Ruffalo, Orlando Bloom), Barry Munday (Patrick Wilson) and the upcoming Natalie Portman film Hesher. Thank you Corner Store family, Mom, Dad and the LOML: Marnie, Cosie and Bradyn! RELATIVITY MEDIA, LLC (RML) (Producer) is a major media and entertainment company focusing on creating, financing and distributing first-class, studio-quality entertainment and has long-term partnerships with Universal, Sony and Lionsgate. RML recently acquired the marketing and distribution operations of Overture Films and reached a first of its kind TV pay deal with Netflix. RML CEO Ryan Kavanaugh has produced and/or financed Despicable Me, Grown Ups, Hancock, Wanted, Burn After Reading, 3:10 To Yuma, Mamma Mia! and Pineapple Express. 26 EncoreAtlantA.com
CORNER STORE FUND I (Producer) was started in the spring of 2007 and, since its inception, has financed the upcoming films Sympathy For Delicious (Orlando Bloom, Mark Ruffalo, Laura Linney), Hesher (Natalie Portman) and Barry Munday (Patrick Wilson, Judy Greer), among others. A big thanks to all of Corner Store Fund I’s investors for making this possible. JANET BILLIG RICH (Producer) is a music industry veteran whose work has included being an artist manager, record company executive and music supervisor. Her current projects include Camp Lisa with Lisa Loeb, Everyday Rapture with Sherie Rene Scott and Linkin Park’s Projekt Revolution. She wishes to thank all of those who have made her trip to Broadway and beyond possible, including her husband David, her children Harrison and Molly, and a cast of friends too large to mention by name, but a special shout out goes to Jackie Farry. HILLARY WEAVER (Producer) has been with Rock of Ages since its inception. Other theatre producer credits include Pussycat Dolls Live at The Roxy with Christina Applegate, Carmen Electra, Gwen Stefani, Christina Aguilera, Charlize Theron and Brittany Murphy; the world premiere of Margaret, directed by Mark Ruffalo; the U.S. premiere of The Day I Stood Still by Kevin Elyot, directed by Milton Justice. RYAN KAVANAUGH (Producer) is the founder and CEO of Relativity Media, which has produced or financed more than 200 motion pictures, generating more than $14 billion in worldwide box office revenue and earning 43 Oscar nominations. He recently reached the first of its kind distribution deal with Netflix and acquired the marketing and distribution operations of Overture Films. Kavanaugh’s industry honors include 2009 Hollywood Awards Producer of the Year and “Billion Dollar Producer” recognition from Variety. TONI HABIB (Producer) has produced the Rock of Ages musical and Sympathy For Delicious motion picture. Her film acting credits include Sympathy For Delicious and Nick And Tristan Mega Dega. Toni is a proud mom to Jake and Jared Habib. STEFANY & SIMON BERGSON (Producers) are thrilled to be a part of Rock of Ages! Stefany’s theatrical producing credits include Spring Awakening, Chita Rivera: The Dancer’s
bios Life and the national tour of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Stefany and Simon reside in NYC and Sneden’s Landing, N.Y. They have three children: Brianne, Alex and Mitchel. JOHN & SUSAN JERIT (Producers) are thrilled to be a part of Rock of Ages and The Corner Store family. Film credits include Lonely Street (Jay Mohr). John is the founder of the world’s leading 3-D glasses company, American Paper Optics. John and Susan reside with their four children in the birthplace of rock and roll, Memphis, Tenn. DOUGLAS FEURRING (Producer) has been involved with several Broadway shows, including Bells Are Ringing and Brooklyn The Musical and several films, including Lonely Street and The Perfect Game. He is also a member of Cornerstore Fund and is co-founder of Schmier & Feurring Properties, a commercial real estate developer based in Boca Raton, Fla. MARIANO TOLENTINO, JR. (Producer). Broadway: Minsky’s, The Drowsy Chaperone, In The Heights, West Side Story, Memphis, Ragtime, Rock ’n’ Roll, Is He Dead?, Sunday In The Park With George, Talk Radio, Chita Rivera: The Dancer’s Life. London: Drowsy Chaperone, Make Me A Song, Marguerite. North American tour: West Side Story, Drowsy Chaperone. AFTGTINGWOT! HAPPY WALTERS (Producer), a veteran of the music business, created one of the most successful independent rock labels of the 1990s, Immortal Records, working with artists such as Korn, Incubus, Cypress Hill, Wu-Tang Clan, Fleetwood Mac, Rage Against the Machine and Velvet Revolver. Walters has produced more than a dozen feature films and supervised music for more than 50 films, including: There’s Something About Mary, Dear John, American Pie, Nutty Professor, The Fast and the Furious, Oh Brother Where Art Thou, The Big Lebowski and The Fighter. AMAR’E STOUDEMIRE (Producer) is a fivetime NBA All-Star and Captain of the New York Knicks. In 2002, Stoudemire was the first player to leave high school and win the NBA Rookie of the Year. Stoudemire is actively involved in television and film production, as well as giving back to his community. The Amar’e Stoudemire Each 1 Teach 1 Foundation creatively inspires children to eliminate poverty through education. 28 EncoreAtlantA.com
ISRAEL WOLFSON (Producer) is founder of Prolific, a bicoastal management/production company. He is a member of the Wolfson Group, a family office that makes institutional investments in hedge funds. LAURA SMITH (Producer), along with her husband Michael Smith, is very excited to be a part of the Rock of Ages family. This is their first Broadway musical production and they have enjoyed sharing this amazing experience with their five beautiful daughters. BILL BODNAR (Producer) and his wife Anna Giuliani are thrilled to be rocking with ROA. Bill is president of sales and business development at Mortgage Success Source. “It’s crazy, right?” SARA JANE MERCER (Producer). Broadway credits include Rock of Ages and [title of show]. Regional credits include Dangerous Beauty at the Pasadena Playhouse. Off-Broadway, she produced Things To Ruin: The Songs of Joe Iconis (Zipper Factory, Second Stage) and Rewrite (Urban Stages). Sara is the chairman of Lincoln Center Theatre’s Young Angels and a trustee at the Tony Award-winning Eugene O’Neill Theater Center. DAVID KAUFMAN (Producer), is currently president of TOUR GCX Partners, Inc., the only country club golf access card. He is also a partner in Avion Tequila. Prior to that he was a founder of Cosi Sandwich Bar. He resides in New York City with his wife, the comic/writer Lisa Perlman, and their son, Joshua. Rock on! JAY FRANKS (Producer). After 20 years in the telecommunications industry, Jay has joined the Corner Store team to pursue his passion for the entertainment business. Jay is currently raising capital for the Corner Store Fund and is very excited to produce his first Broadway musical. Additionally, Jay also manages the NYC band Oblivious, headlined by Mark Cooper. Love to Mom, Dad and a big shout out to MC. I can see the light … just hope it’s not a train. PROSPECT PICTURES (Producer). Special thanks to Todd Dagres, Kevin Starr, Rich Aldrich, Mike and Michele Kourey, Marcos Siega, Jason Barhydt, Mindy Sustin, David Taylor, Markus Goerg and William and Linda Levin for their support of the original workshop in Hollywood. JEFF NORMAN (Producer). Jeff is excited to consider Rock of Ages and CornerStore Entertainment his inaugural foray in the
bios entertainment world. As CEO of Scorpion Investment Management, Jeff is primarily focused on private equity transactions in real estate. Jeff, his wonderful wife Laura, and their three awesome children, Alex, Emma and Luke reside in Northern New Jersey. Go Blue! MAX GOTTLIEB (Producer) produced and directed Raising the Heights, distributed by Lions Gate Entertainment. Founder of MG Origins, Inc., a financing company active in film, TV and Broadway ventures and an investor in Corner Store Fund. Developing several film projects. Love and thanks to all who work so hard and to my parents Samuel and Eva. REAGAN SILBER (Producer) is the co-founder of CommonWealth Opportunity Capital, a global macro hedge fund. He also founded and financed production companies such as Plum Pictures, whose film projects include, (among others) Trophy Wife, starring Diane Lane and Greg Kinnear; Lonesome Jim, starring Liv Tyler and Casey Affleck; The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and directed by Martin Scorsese. NEIL I. CANELL (Producer) is a managing director at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He received his BA degree from Lehigh University in 1989. The Canell Group was named to Research Magazine’s “Top- Ranked Advisor Teams in America” in 2008. In 2009 and 2010, Neil was honored as the number 30thand 34th-ranked financial advisor respectively in New York by Barron’s magazine, the 92ndranked financial advisor in the United States in 2009 and the 96th-ranked financial advisor in the United States in 2010. JAY B. CANELL (Producer) is a managing director at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. The Canell Group was named to Research Magazine’s “Top-Ranked Advisor Teams in America” in 2008. In 2009 and 2010, Jay was honored as the 29th- and 34th-ranked financial advisor, respectively, in New York by Barron’s magazine, the 92nd-ranked financial advisor in the United States in 2009 and the 94th-ranked financial advisor in the United States in 2010. He received his BA degree from Lehigh University in 1989. MARC BELL (Producer) has co-produced five Broadway shows, including Jersey Boys, which won Best Musical, and August: Osage County, which won Best Play. He is chairman of Marc Bell Capital Partners, a private equity firm,
and resides in Florida with his children David and Rachel. THE ARACA GROUP (Producer). Founded in 1997 by partners Matthew Rego, Michael Rego and Hank Unger, the Araca Group produces and merchandises live entertainment and theatrical events on Broadway and around the world. For more information, please visit araca.com. VH1 Classic is proud to be in partnership with the first Rock of Ages national tour. Launched in May 2000, VH1 Classic is a 24hour network that features the best rock, soul and pop from the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s and ’90s – including Journey, Foreigner, Poison, Starship, Styx, Whitesnake and Bon Jovi. Learn more at VH1Classic.com. STAFF FOR Rock of Ages Tour GENERAL MANAGEment Richard Frankel Laura Green Joe Watson Grant A. Rice COMPANY MANAGER Judi Wilfore Assistant Company Manager......................Leigh Huser TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR PHOENIX ENTERTAINMENT Stephen Kane Michael McFadden Shawn Pennington Scott Orlesky Lisa Mattia TOUR PRESS & MARKETING Anita Dloniak & Associates, Inc. Anita Dloniak Diane Rodes Melissa A. Hazek EXCLUSIVE TOUR BOOKING The Road Company 165 West 46th Street, Suite 1101, New York, NY 10036 212.302.5200 voice 212.302.5374 fax www.theroadcompany.com CASTING Telsey + Company Bernie Telsey CSA, Will Cantler CSA, David Vaccari CSA, Bethany Knox CSA, Craig Burns CSA, Tiffany Little Canfield CSA, Rachel Hoffman CSA, Carrie Rosson CSA, Justin Huff CSA, Patrick Goodwin CSA Abbie Brady-Dalton, David Morris, Cesar A. Rocha Production Supervisor ................... Adam John Hunter Production Stage Manager.................... Michael Danek Stage Manager................................Francesca Russell Assistant Stage Manager................Michael G. Morales Production Manager........................ Shawn Pennington Technical Director....................................Scott Orlesky Associate Scenic Designer.........................Jo Winiarski Assistant Costume Designers..................... Julia Broer, Colleen Kesterson Associate Lighting Designer...................... Driscoll Otto
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bios Moving Light Programmer............................Tim Rogers Associate Sound Designer.................... Keith Caggiano Associate Projection Designer/ Projection Programmer..................... Austin Switser Assistant Projection Designer.................. Daniel Brodie Associate Choreographer......................... Robert Tatad Assistant Choreographer.......................... Jenifer Foote Head Carpenter.................................... Keith A. Martin Assistant Carpenter................. Michael Glenn Critchlow Production Electrician............................ Jeremy Wrable Head Electrician......................................... Peter Hulin Assistant Electricians......... Eric Saccoccio, Chris Nimm Production Sound Engineer.............................Phil Lojo Advance Audio Engineer......................... Jesse Stevens Head Sound Engineer............................... Robert Bass Monitor Engineer................................Benjamin Plasse Assistant Sound Engineer................... Brad Zuckerman Production Property Master....................... Dan Boesch Head Property Master................................. David Crist Assistant Property Master................Jessica Provenzale Prop Shopper.......................................... Buist Bickley Wardrobe Supervisor............................. Floyd Williams Wardrobe Assistant................................ Betty Jo Diem Hair & Wig Supervisor...................... Tami Lee Klamfoth Production Assistant...........................Davin De Santis Executive for Corner Store Entertainment........Tom Pellegrini Production Associate..................... Rebecca Breithaupt Assistant to Mr. Levin................................. Alex Bisker General Management Intern.................... Claire Gierber Company Management Production Assistant...................Diana Gundacker Company Management Intern............... Brent Birnbaum Music Director/Conductor.................. Brandon Ethridge Music Coordinator...................................... John Miller Synthesizer Programmer..........................Randy Cohen Music Copying/ Music Preparation......... Anixter Rice Music Service Rehearsal Pianist................................Bryan McAdams Internet Marketing/ Web Design....................... 87 AM/Adam Cunningham, Lisa Egan, Jennifer Riney Production Photography............................Joan Marcus Insurance............................... Dewitt Stern Group, Inc. Peter Shoemaker, Mary E. De Spirit Legal Counsel.....Sendroff & Baruch, LLP/Jason Baruch Banking...................................Chase Manhattan Bank Payroll Service................ Paychex, Inc./Shalena Hogue Accounting............Fried & Kowgios Partners, CPA’s, LLP FRANKEL GREEN THEATRICAL MANAGEMENT Finance Director...................................Jeffrey Bledsoe Assistant to Mr. Frankel.............................. Heidi Libby Assistant to Ms. Green.................... Joshua A. Saletnik Assistant Finance Director..........................Sue Bartelt Finance Associate........................Katharine Vandergriff Information Technology Manager.......... Roddy Pimentel Director of Business Affairs................... Michael Sinder Business Affairs Assistant.................Dario Dalla Lasta
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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 in the United States. The Director and Choreographer are members of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, Inc., an independent national labor union. Backstage and Front of the House Employees are represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (or I.A.T.S.E.). United Scenic Artists represents the designers and scenic painters for the American Theatre. The Press Agents and Company Managers employed in this production are represented by the Association of Theatrical Press Agents & Managers. The musicians employed in this production are members of the American Federation of Musicians. This production is produced by a member of the The Broadway League in collaboration with our professional union-represented employees.
THEATER OF THE STARS BOARD OF TRUSTEES James C. Howard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chairman John C. Breckenridge, Dr. Robert L. Bunnen, Robin Ferst, Ken Haldin, Joe Hall, Virginia Hepner, Phil Jacobs, Ingrid Saunders Jones, Adam Orkin, Dennis Reagan, Belinda Bunnen Reusch, Grant Wilmer, Melody Wilder Wilson, David Yu William Orkin: (Emeritus), Glen P. Robinson: (Emeritus), Aaron J. Johnson: (Emeritus), Henri Jova: (Emeritus), Dr. John E. Skandalakis: (Emeritus), Dom H. Wyant: (Emeritus)
executive leadership CHRISTOPHER B. MANOS Producer
Mr. Manos has been in Atlanta for more than 40 years. He has produced over 700 works of theater, ballet and opera. He has been recognized with num ero us civic awards, including the Atlanta Critics Award for the development of the art of thea ter in Atlanta and the Governor’s Award in the Arts. He has been instrumental in the creation of such organizations as the Winter Play Season, Grand Opera in the Park, Just Us Theater Company and the Fall Film Festival – just to name a few! During the early months of the Woodruff Arts Center, Mr. Manos was responsible for 12 productions of theater, ballet and opera in that facility. Mr. Manos received the Coca-Cola Lifetime Achievement in the Arts Award from the Arts & Business Council of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. In 2005, Mr. Manos was the first recipient of the GAELA Award, presented by the Atlanta Coalition of Performing Arts. In 2007, Mr. Manos was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Broadway League. Mr. Manos was married for 45 years to the late Glenn Ryman Manos. He has two sons, Chris Jr. and Nick, a daughter, Ann, and is the very proud grandfather of seven grandsons and four granddaughters.
NICHOLAS F. MANOS President
Mr. Manos is a graduate of the Westminster Schools in Atlanta and the University of North Carolina, where he was a Morehead Scholar. His career spans three decades in leadership positions. In the fall of 2000, he returned to Atlanta to become the managing director of Theater of the Stars. In 2008, he assumed the role of president. Mr. Manos has been heavily involved with the touring aspect of the company and has been the driving force behind many of the artistic and cultural marvels brought to the Theater of the Stars stage, including the world professional premiere of Disney's High School Musical, the co-productions of Deaf West’s Big River, The King And I with Sandy Duncan, Bombay Dreams and the newly re-imagined version of Les Misérables. Mr. Manos is the founder of the Junior Theatre Festival, an event that takes place every January in Atlanta, and brings students from all over the world together to perform, learn and celebrate theater. Mr. Manos and his wife Laura have been blessed with three children — Andy, Kate and Sam — and one crazy dog, Peach.
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Scott Bowker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Administrative Director Robert Browne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chief Financial Officer Lena Carstens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice President Brian D. Frey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice President/General Manager Marguerite Daniel Mancini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Office Manager Mary O’Hara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accounting Manager Henry Rowe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asst. to the Administrative Director Glenn Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asst. to the Administrative Director Linnette Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Administrative Assistant Atlanta’s Performing Arts Publication 33
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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 brand new Landmarks Lounge is adjacent to the lobby and is perfect for a small pre-show and intermission event. All rooms include the Fox Theatre’s professional sales and coordination staff. To book your ”Fabulous Fox“ evening, please call 404.881.2100 or visit us at www.foxtheatre.org. The Box Office The Fox Theatre Box Office is located in the arcade entrance to the theatre. The Box 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 Box Office is not open on Sundays unless there is a performance. During Events, the Box 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 at any TICKETMASTER outlet, by calling TICKETMASTER at 800.745.3000, or by visiting the Fox Theatre Box Office in person during regular Box Office hours. Concessions Concession stands are located in the Spanish Room, adjacent to the main lobby, and on the mezzanine lobby level. Restrooms Restrooms are located on the Main Lobby and Mezzanine Lobby levels. Restrooms are also located on the Gallery level. Restrooms for patrons who are physically challenged are located in the Spanish Room Gift Shop The Fox Theatre operates a gift shop selling history books, T-shirts, sweatshirts, and an assortment of other theatrerelated merchandise. The gift shop is located in the main lobby and is open at each performance. Tours Tours of the Fox Theatre are available through the Atlanta Preservation Center. Tours are conducted Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Tours begin in the Peachtree Street Arcade entrance to the theatre. For more information on tours and to confirm the tour schedule, please call the Atlanta Preservation Center at 404.688.3353.
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. Special Needs Ken Shook, Patron Services Director, is our liaison to the disabled community. He can be reached at 404.881.2118 and can provide information on such topics as the locations and prices of accessible seating and other programs for the disabled. The Fox Theatre also has a new brochure detailing all these programs for our patrons with special needs. They are available at the Guest Relations Table. Fox Ambassadors are located at the Guest Relations Table in the main lobby at the Fox Theatre Merchandise Kiosk to offer their assistance, theatre information, and several rental items to enhance your performance enjoyment. An audio clarification device (Phonic Ear) is available for patrons with hearing disabilities. It is available, free of charge, on a first-come, first-serve basis on the evening of a performance, or you may reserve a device by calling the Patron Services Director. A limited number of booster seats are also available free of charge. Binoculars are available for sale. All items require a form of identification to be held until the item is returned. 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. 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 Box Office or by calling TICKETMASTER at 800.745.3000. 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. Please be aware that 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. Please limit conversation during the performances. Camera and recording devices are strictly prohibited.
Lost and Found Lost and Found items are turned in to the House Manager’s office. To check on lost items, please call the House Manager at 404.881.2075. Lost and Found items will be retained for 30 days. Emergency Information In the event of an emergency, please walk to the nearest exit. Do Not Run.
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etiquette 1. Arrive early. If you are late, you may be held out or reseated until an appropriate time for you to get to your assigned seat. People who arrive late disturb the performers on stage and audience members. It is best to arrive about 30 minutes early so that you have time to purchase concessions, find your seat, and read the program before the show starts. 2. Take care of personal needs (drinks of water or restroom) because you should not leave your seat until the intermission or until the performance ends. 3. Please sit in the seat you are assigned so you do not cause confusion for other audience members. 4. Please silence or turn off all electronic devices, including cell phones, beepers, and watch alarms. You’ll be embarrassed if it goes off in the middle of a tense moment of the show and it will break the mood for everyone. 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. 5. 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. 6. The overture is part of the performance. Please cease talking at this point. 7. The sound system for each show is provided by the touring production. Unfortunately, many variables exist that may occasionally hinder sound quality. Please let an usher know if you are having trouble hearing. Adjustments may be able to be made or an assisted listening device can be provided. 8. 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. 8. Please refrain from talking, humming, or singing along with the show, except when encouraged to do so by the artist or show. 9. Please wait for an appropriate moment to dig something out of your pocket or bag. 10. Go easy with the perfume and cologne, many people are highly allergic. 11. 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. 12. 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. 13. Just be courteous and everyone will enjoy the show.
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Allan C. Vella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Manager Adina Alford Erwin . . . . . . . Assistant General Manager Pat “Sunshine” Tucker . . . . . . . . . . Box Office Manager Robert Burnett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Controller Jennifer S. Farmer . . . . . . . . Director of Sales/Ballrooms Oliver Diamantstein . . . . Director of Food and Beverage Len Tucker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Operations Pat Prill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . House Manager Greta Duke . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant House Manager Kristen Delaney . . . . . . . . . . Director of Marketing & PR Ken Shook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patron Services Director Shelly Kleppsattel . . . . . . Booking & Contract Associate Jamie Vosmeier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Group Sales Director Molly Fortune . . . . . . Preservation Department Manager Amy Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Production Manager Rebecca J. Graham . . . . . Assistant Production 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 Larry-Douglas Embury . . . . . . . . . Organist In Residence Tammy Folds . . . . . . . . . . . Production Security Manager
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND BOARD MEMBERS Alan E. Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . Chairman of the Board Edward L. White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President Beauchamp C. Carr . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd Vice President John A. Busby Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd Vice President Julia Sprunt Grumbles . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th Vice President Edward Hutchison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer Robyn Rieser Barkin . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Treasurer Clara Hayley Axam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary Walter R. Huntley Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member at Large Robert E. Minnear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member at Large Carl V. Patton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member at Large Ada Lee Correll, Richard Courts IV, Keith Cowan, Robert L. Foreman Jr., F. Sheffield Hale, John R. Holder, Florence Inman, Craig B. Jones, Steve Koonin, Charles Lawson, Starr Moore, Jay Myers, Joe G. Patten, Glen J. Romm, Sylvia Russell, Nancy Gordy Simms, Clyde C. Tuggle, Carolyn Lee Wills.
HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS Anne Cox Chambers, Arnall (Pat) Connell, Rodney Mims Cook Jr., Jere A. Drummond, Richard O. Flinn III, Arthur Montgomery, Joseph V. Myers Jr., Edward J. Negri, Edgar Neiss, Herman J. Russell, Preston Stevens Jr.
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American Deckard’s Kitchen and Kegs is a neighborhood American tavern with a New England twist. Specializing in simple craft cuisine, classic ingredients and an extensive, eclectic beer selection. 650 Ponce De Leon Avenue, 404-9413520. kitchenandkegs.com. M Einstein’s The place that puts a smile on your face. Dining with an emphasis on service, Einstein’s offers innovative competitively-priced cuisine in a warm, accommodating environment. Enjoy a delicious meal on their award-winning patio and sip on their infamous martinis. 1077 Juniper St., 404-876-7925, einsteinsatlanta.com. M Garrison’s A neighborhood destination known for high quality food, generous portions and a comfortable setting. Superb wine and specialty cocktails compliment the highest quality seafood, 42 EncoreAtlantA.com
steaks and creative sandwiches. Their outside dining is perfect for relaxing and people-watching. Vinings Jubilee Shopping Center, 4300 Paces Ferry Rd., 770-436-0102, garrisonsatlanta.com. V Hudson Grille is the perfect place to catch a game, to meet friends for a great meal or to enjoy drinks at one of their expansive bars. Four locations: Midtown, 942 Peachtree St. NE, 404-249-9468; Alpharetta, 865 North Main St., 770-777-4127; Perimeter, 4400 Ashford-Dunwoody, 770-3500134; Brookhaven, 4046 Peachtree Rd., 404233-0313, hudsongrille.com. M,A,P,B Joe’s Inside and out on the patio, this hotspot’s nostalgic charm sets the stage for a wholly unique tavern experience. With an accent on congenial good times, Joe’s sassy food servers keep patrons smiling, while the master mixologists behind the bar whip up drinks known for their flavor and potency. Midtown: 1049 Juniper
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St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, 404-875-6344; College park: 2144 Sullivan Rd, College Park, GA, 404-844-5000, joesatlanta.com. M Lenox Square Grill offers breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. DJ every Friday and Saturday night til 2am. Private meeting rooms accommodate up to 150. 3393 Peachtree Rd. NE, 404.841.2377, lenoxsquaregrill.com. B Livingston Restaurant and Bar It’s hard to beat the location (across the street from the Fox Theatre in the Georgian Terrace), and diners get complimentary parking, but the main attraction is the glamour of the main dining room, which has hosted the likes of Clark Gable, and the al fresco seating area, which is available in warm weather. 659 Peachtree St. NE, 404-897-5000, livingstonatlanta.com. M Lobby The menu focuses on seasonal fare at this sophisticated American restaurant in the lobby of TWELVE Atlantic Station. 361 17th St., 404961-7370, lobbyattwelve.com. M ONE.midtown kitchen Dine on fresh, seasonal American cuisine in a club-like atmosphere near Piedmont Park. 559 Dutch Valley Rd., 404-8924111, onemidtownkitchen.com. M Murphy’s This restaurant has one of the city’s top brunch menus, but it’s known for great peoplewatching and its contemporary comfort food. 997 Virginia Ave., 404-872-0904, murphysvh.com. VH Taco Mac Atlanta’s favorite family friendly sports restaurant and bar since 1979. Consistently voted Atlanta’s best wings and best beer selection, Taco Mac has something for everyone. 25 metro Atlanta locations, including 933 Peachtree Street NE, blocks away from the Fox Theatre. 678-904-7211. tacomac.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
American/steakhouse Cowtippers is known as an avid supporter of the community, whimsy and down right good old-fashioned fun. Home to traditional steak house fare served with creative twists; enjoy huge desserts, 25 types of margaritas, and the best burgers in town. 1600 Piedmont Ave., 404-874-3751, cowtippersatlanta.com. M Joey D’s Oakroom Near Perimeter Mall, this stylish steak house has a staggering selection of spirits and a hot after-dinner singles scene. 1015 Crown 44 EncoreAtlantA.com
Pointe Pkwy., 770-512-7063, centraarchy.com. P New York Prime A Prime Time Top 10 USDA Prime Steakhouse known for its wine list, atmosphere and world class service. 3424 Peachtree Rd. NE, 404-846-0644, centraarchy.com. B Prime Enjoy steak, sushi and seafood in a festive atmosphere near Lenox Mall. 3393 Peachtree Rd. NE, 404-812-0555, h2sr.com. B Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse A favorite local steak house with multiple locations near shopping and entertainment hotspots. Sides are generous, and the quality of the steaks and seafood is excellent. Three locations: Buckhead, 3285 Peachtree Rd. NE, 404-365-0660; Sandy Springs, 5788 Roswell Rd., 404-255-0035; Centennial Olympic Park, 267 Marietta St., 404-223-6500; ruthschris.com. B, SS, D The Tavern at Phipps This is one of Atlanta’s hottest after-work spots, and has been singled out for its happy hour and singles scene by Jezebel, InSite Magazine and the AOL City Guide. 3500 Peachtree Rd. NW, 404-814-9640, centraarchy.com. B
American/southern South City Kitchen With a stylish, Southerncontemporary menu, this DiRoNA restaurant helped make grits hip for the business crowd. Sundays are BBQ Nite. Two locatons: Midtown: 1144 Crescent Ave. 404-873-7358, Vinings: 1675 Cumberland Pkwy. 770-435-0700, southcitykitchen.com. M, V Terrace celebrates American heirloom recipes through supporting local and regional farmers, fisherman and producers. It recaptures the pure simple flavors and tastes of natural and organic ingredients while bursting with delicious flavors. 176 Peachtree St. NW, 678.651.2770, ellishotel.com/terrace. D
asian fusion Aja Restaurant & Bar Serving modern Asian cuisine, Aja has a 150-seat patio overlooking Buckhead and a huge lounge, where diners nosh on dim sum and sip mai tais. 3500 Lenox Rd., Ste. 100, 404-231-0001, h2sr.com. B Noodle continues its proven approach to Asian cuisine with a menu that offers fresh, madeto order dishes, house-made curries, and an upscale Pan Asian array of choices at a lower price than you’d typically find in similarly themed establishment. Decatur: 205 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur, GA 30030, 404-378-
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8622; Midtown: 903 Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30309, 404-685-3010; College Park: 3693 Main St., College Park, GA, 30337, (404) 7675154, noodlehouse.net. M
bakery Sugar Shack From breakfast paninis in the morning, signature sandwiches for lunch and dinner, and amazing cakes, pies, cheescakes, cupcakes and coffee. There is something for everyone at every hour at the Sugar Shack. Life is sweet. 4058 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30319, 404-816-6161, sugarshackatlanta. com. B
brew pub/goUrmet pub fare Engine 11 Firehouse Tavern has a great menu and always has something special that isn’t on their regular menu. They carry an extensive draft beer selection that focuses on American Craft beers. Their selection does changes seasonally as more interesting beers make their way into Georgia. 30 North Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308, 404-873-FIRE. engine11.com. M 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. Two locations: Midtown: 848 Peachtree St. NE, 404-8700805; Buckhead: 3242 Peachtree Rd. NE, 404264-0253, 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., 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 Nawlins-inspired brunch is served on the weekends. Downstairs, a take-away market sells sandwiches, spices, pastries and beverages. 240 N. Highland Ave., 404-681-4434, parishatl.com. IP
european fusion Ecco Esquire Magazine named this casual, European-influenced bistro a “Best New Restaurant in America.” It’s also gotten raves for its killer wine list, wood-fired pizzas, and impressive meat and cheese menus. 40 Seventh St. NE, 404-347-9555, ecco-atlanta.com. M 46 EncoreAtlantA.com
mediterranean/latin/asian fusion Shout A young crowd keeps Shout’s rooftop lounge hopping every night. The menu reflects a mix of Mediterranean, Far Eastern and South American influences. 1197 Peachtree St. NE, 404-846-2000, h2sr.com. M
MEXICAN Cantina Tequila & Tapas Bar is located in the Terminus building on the corner of Peachtree and Piedmont roads. It features authentic Mexican cuisine and has become Buckhead’s newest watering hole. Join us weekly for $2 Taco Night every Tuesday, Buck Wild Wednesdays, when certain items are only $1, and Disco Thursday. 3280 Peachtree Rd. NW, Terminus 100, Ste. 150, 404-892-9292, h2sr. com. B El Taco An eco-friendly watering hole serving fresh Mexican food made with all-natural meats and killer margaritas. 1186 N. Highland Ave. NE, 404-873-4656, eltaco-atlanta.com.VH
seafood/sushi Coast Seafood and Raw Bar serves 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 W. Paces Ferry Rd. NW, 404-869-0777, h2sr.com. B Goldfish This fun seafood/sushi restaurant has Happy Hour specials Mon-Fri and nightly entertainment in its lounge. 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Rd., 770-671-0100, h2sr.com. P
steak/sushi Room This elegant restaurant serves steak and sushi on the ground floor of the TWELVE Centennial Park hotel. 400 W. Peachtree St., 404-418-1250, roomattwelve.com. D Strip This sophisticated steak, seafood and sushi restaurant offers an in-house DJ and a rooftop deck. Atlantic Station at 18th St., 404-385-2005, h2sr.com. M Twist This lively restaurant has a huge bar, satay station, tapas menu, sushi and seafood dishes; patio seating is first-come, first-served. 3500 Peachtree Rd. NW, 404-869-1191, h2sr.com. B
Fox fun facts: Save the Fox
On May 17, 1974, the Fox was put on the National Register of Historic Places. Buildings less than 50 years old are not meant to qualify, but because of the Fox’s “outstanding architectural merit,” it made the list. Here are some other fun facts: By the 1970s, the sheer size of the auditorium made it impossible to hold first-run films for the long time periods now required by distributors. In 1974, Southern Bell approached Mosque, Inc., who had owned the theatre since 1935, to buy and raze the theatre for its new headquarters. July 10, 1974: Possibly the first official Save the Fox meeting was held at Herren’s restaurant. Among those in attendance was future Mayor Maynard Jackson. December 31, 1974: To generate Save the Fox donations, Alex Cooley presented The Gregg Allman Tour. More than 4,000 people attended.
March 20, 1976: The Delta Zeta sorority hosted an “Evening at the Fox” and raised $70,000. May 26, 1976: The Fox was made a National Historic Landmark by the 48 EncoreAtlantA.com
U.S. Department of the Interior. By February 1978, the Fox’s mortgage was paid off, six months ahead of schedule, thanks to the contributions of over 7,000 generous citizens.
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With memorable songs such as “If I Were A Rich Man,” the exuberant “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” and triumphant “Tradition,” audiences can’t help but tap their feet to Fiddler on the Roof’s tale of love and laughter, devotion and defiance, and changing traditions. A humble milkman from the Russian village of Anatevka, Tevye acts as the show’s narrator, engaging the audience with a story about daily Jewish country life in czarist Russia. The exuberance
with which his family and friends meet life’s little and extreme challenges is thought-provoking, touching and at times hilarious, leaving audiences on the edge of their seats throughout. “It’s a demanding role,” says Robbins. “Tevya never leaves the stage. This show is jam-packed.” Fiddler finds Tevya wrestling with the new ideas presented by a younger generation. When his daughters choose suitors who defy his idea of a proper match, Tevye comes to realize, through a series of incidents that are at once comic and bittersweet, that his children 50 EncoreAtlantA.com
need to be free to establish traditions of their own. The show also stars Susan Cella, who returns to the role of Golde after appearing opposite Theodore Bikel and Harvey Fierstein in the Broadway production. Cella and Robbins create one of the most poignant moments in the show as their characters struggle with the question, “Do You Love Me?” as the world around them rapidly changes. Since 1953, Theater of the Stars (TOTS) has produced or presented more than 700 productions in Atlanta, across the country, and around the world. Its stated mission is to produce and present the best of Broadway musicals. But TOTS Producer Christopher B. Manos and President Nicholas F. Manos have another mission they fulfill whenever possible: to introduce the love of musical theater to new generations of Atlantans. The cast of this Fiddler includes professional actors performing alongside 16 talented local children — one of whom may grow up and play Tevye or Golde someday. Fiddler on the Roof will celebrate life at the Fox Theatre from July 19 through July 24. Jeff Al-Mashat is a writer, speaker and fundraiser who has worked in Atlanta’s nonprofit community for the past 17 years.
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Patio chillin’ When the heat reigns, get low … beneath the umbrellas, that is. By Danielle Deadwyler
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For those interested in mixing and mingling, these restaurant patios offer up more than shade. Shout attracts youthful cocktail mavens, and serves sushi, DJs and 52 EncoreAtlantA.com
a bright midtown view in close proximity to local nightclubs. Another favorite, closer to the city’s Westside, is downtown’s Luckie Lounge, which has a $5 happy hour menu from 3-7 p.m. every Friday.
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very summer, Atlantans try their best to withstand 90-plus degree temperatures and off-the-chart humidity without wilting. When they can no longer stay cooped up with igloo-like air conditioning and find themselves outdoors watching the pavement undulate and steam, it’s under the shady refuge of patio umbrellas that they seek relief, frosty cocktails and tasty victuals. An abundance of patio options are scattered throughout the city’s ‘hoods, fit for the transient, the hometown-er, and those just stopping through.
Best People Watching
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This category got tricky, but just listing a couple wouldn’t do, so here’s a handful: Highland Bakery, P’cheen’s and Across the Street in the Old 4th Ward serve up people and patios along a stretch of Highland Avenue. P’cheen’s specializes in nightcaps and grilled savories while Highland Bakery is brunch-perfect and Across the Street serves fresh and tasty Tex-Mex. Peoplewatching is good any time of day. For more, ahem, creative pedestrian traffic, check out Midtown’s Einstein’s and Flying Biscuit restaurants.
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Most Family Friendly
If you’re a new mom or dad, finding “family friendly” restaurants are a high priority. East Atlanta is quite keen on catering to the baby stroller crowd, especially at Midway Pub, where even pooches can feel the love. Fellini’s Pizza on Ponce de Leon is easy on families, too, and it has a water fountain that’s like catnip for kids. 54 EncoreAtlantA.com
Best Night Views
When you want more from a patio beyond people and décor, nothing shines like the beauty of the city. Buckhead’s New York Prime puts diners in the catbird seat in its cozy nook across from Lenox Square Mall. Cafe Circa/The Reserve in Old 4th Ward is a homey tapas spot. In Midtown, Park Tavern overlooks Piedmont Park. Best Place To Be Seen
When you’ve got the look and need people to know it, you’ve got to flaunt it in Atlantic Station. Strike a pose (and score killer steak and sushi) at Strip. It’s huge, loud and crowded with hip carnivores. Twist, in Buckhead, caters
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Patio dining with a summer love should be romantic, intimate and surrounded by beautiful decor. Inman Park’s Fritti possesses all of the above: a quaint corner lot neighboring sister restaurant Sotto Sotto, enclosed or outside patio dining, soft ambience and music, and romantic cuisine fit for sharing … if your idea of romantic cuisine encompasses upscale pizza. 4th & Swift, named for its Old 4th Ward environs, serves more sophisticated cuisine, but is still handholding friendly.
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Fontaine’s in Virginia-Highlands has a hidden gem: a tree-shaded back patio, perfectly nestled behind the restaurant row, far enough from the noisy bar to afford quiet conversation, but close enough to enjoy some of the city’s best seafood. Park’s Edge, an intimate Inman Park restaurant, is a chic stroll away and never overcrowded, as a cranny should be. Best Live/Music
In Ansley Park/Buckhead, Fat Matt’s Rib Shack serves BBQ and blues music to guests sitting on its picnic benchlined patio. Midtown’s Après Diem
boasts desserts and DJs, while East Atlanta’s The Earl offers brews and live alternative rock bands. Danielle Deadwyler is an Atlanta-based writer, actor and mother to a dancing machine. Read more of her stories at tinyurl.com/atldanielle.
Where to to get get shade: shade: Where Luckie Lounge, 375 Luckie St., 404-525-5825, luckiefoodlounge.com Fritti, 309 North Highland Ave., 404-880-9559, sottosottorestaurant.com Sotto Sotto, 313 North Highland Ave., 404-523-6678, sottosottorestaurant.com 4th & Swift, 621 North Ave. #B, 678-904-0160, 4thandswift.com Midway Pub, 552 Flat Shoals Ave., 404-584-0335, themidwaypub.com Fellini’s, 909 Ponce de Leon Ave., 404-873-3088, fellinisatlanta.com
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New York Prime, 3424 Peachtree Rd., 404-846-0644, primesteakhouses.com
Einstein’s, 1077 Juniper St., 404-876-7925, einsteinsatlanta.com
Park Tavern, 500 10th St., 404-249-0001, parktavern.com
Flying Biscuit, 1001 Piedmont Ave., 404-874-8887, flyingbiscuit.com
Strip, 245 18th St., 404-385-2005, h2sr.com Twist, 3500 Peachtree Rd., 404-869-1191, h2sr.com P’cheen’s, 701 North Highland Ave., 404-529-8800, pcheen.com Highland Bakery, 655 North Highland Ave., 404-586-0772, highlandbakery.com Across the Street, 668 North Highland Ave., 404-781-0931, www. acrossthestreetatlanta.com
Fontaine’s, 1026 North Highland Ave., 404-872-0869, nnnwcorp.com/fontainesmain. html Park’s Edge, 913 Bernina Ave., 404-584-7275, www. parksedgeatl.com Après Diem, 931 Monroe Dr., 404-872-3333, aprèsdiem.com Fat Matt’s, 1181 Piedmont Ave., 404-607-1622, fatmattsribshack.com The Earl, 488 Flat Shoals Ave., 404-522-3950, badearl.com
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Absolutely cool In honor of the downtown streetcar line that will break ground in Atlanta this fall, Absolut Vodka created a specialty drink called the Absolut Rickshaw that debuted during Downtown Restaurant Week. So shake one up and drink to the health of new public transportation options. Absolut® Rickshaw: 2 oz. Absolut Orient Apple ½ oz. Cranberry juice 2 oz. Ginger ale Mix and serve over ice.
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All along the Georgia and Florida coast, sea turtles will be building nests at night in the sand. It’s fascinating to watch — but it’s best not to use traditional flashlights when sneaking a peek. Flashlights can scare mother turtles from nesting and distract hatchlings from getting safely to the sea. Environmentally conscious establishments have begun offering guests the use of Turtlesafe flashlights — personal, rechargeable red LED lights that let people watch sea turtles without disrupting or endangering them. — KCS Be safe: If your resort doesn’t have Turtlesafe flashlights on hand, they can be purchased from turtlesafeonline.com for $14.95.
art + design
The art of the bathroom “Waterdream: The Art of Bathroom Design,” which runs through Sept. 24 at the Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA), takes visitors on a stimulating journey through the art and history of bathroom design from the 19th century to present day. The exhibit explains how the bathroom evolved from a practical place dedicated to personal hygiene into a haven of peace, luxury and relaxation. Highlights of the exhibit include life-size models of what the “bathroom of the future” will look like, as imagined by design world luminaries like Phillippe Starck. —Loni Gibson EXPERIENCE THE DREAM: MODA, 1315 Peachtree St., 404-979-6455, museumofdesign.org 60 EncoreAtlantA.com
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