WHO’S WHO in the CAST
MATT FORBES (Grinch). Heralded by Grammy-winner Steve Tyrell as “an important new messenger for the Great American Songbook,” Matt’s music can be heard daily on SiriusXM’s ‘Siriusly Sinatra’ and stations around the globe. Training: NYU Tisch, The Second City. Follow Matt on Spotify, YouTube and Instagram/FB @TheMattForbes. A big thank you to Bob, everyone at Murnane and my biggest fans: Mims & Dads.
EVAN BLACKWELL (Old Max). National tour debut. Credits include Little Shop of Horrors (Grandstreet Theatre) and The Hunchback of Notre Dame (The Rev Theatre Co). He recently graduated from Rider University with a BFA in Musical Theatre. Special thanks to Mom and Dad!
CHAMBERLIN LITTLE (Young Max) is a recent graduate from Belmont University with a BFA in Musical Theatre. Theatre: Lefou (Beauty and the
Beast) and Bobby Strong (Urinetown). Thank you so much for coming and please enjoy the show! @chamberlin.little
ALEX PERONE (Grandpa Who, u/s Old Max) is making his first appearance in Whoville! Favorite roles include Uncle Louie (Lost in Yonkers), Aaron Fox (Curtains), and Joe Pitt (Angels in America). Alex is also an audiobook narrator with over 200 titles, and an accomplished cartoonist. Love to Lacey.
NATALIE BUSTER (Grandma Who). Favorite roles include Dorothy Brock in 42nd Street, Miss Hannigan in Annie, and Catherine in Checking In. Natalie is a podcaster, a yoga therapist, a death doula, and founder of The Grounded Actor Project. nataliebuster.com
TRINITY VITTORIA DEVITO (Cindy-Lou Who) is overjoyed to return to Whoville for her second year! Credits: Matilda JR. (Matilda), Beauty & the Beast (Chip), Moana JR. (Pua), Annie Jr (Molly). Thanks to Susan Lipton, Barry Kolker, Annie’s Playhouse, Matt & Tina! Love you, Mom & Dad!
LUCIANA VANDETTE (Cindy-Lou Who) is thrilled to make her national tour debut. Credits: Fresh Kills, Echo Valley, “Fallout,” Terrifier 3, Shut In, Horton Hears a Who. Thanks to Murnane Casting, Rebel Creative Group, CESD, Alyson Isbrandtsen, Darby Vincent, Christie Delaney, Donald Rey. @lucy_vandette
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SARAH MILNAMOW (Mama Who) is thrilled to be spending her third holiday season in Whoville! Regional: John W. Engeman Theater, Hartford Stage, Goodspeed Opera House. Endless love to her Whoville pals, Mom, Dad, Em, Matthew, and high school theatre teacher, Tom Alera. www.sarahmilnamow.com
ETHAN JAMES LYNCH (Papa Who). First-time Papa! Woo WHO! Credits: Anything Goes (Evelyn Oakleigh, Milton Theatre), 25th Annual…Spelling Bee (Barfée, Hippodrome), Footloose (Willard, Theatre By The Sea), A Midsummer Night’s Dream LIVE! (Puck, Shakespeare Theatre of NJ), Happy Days (Ralph Malph, Arizona Broadway). Ethanjameslynch.com
CARA IMPALLOMENI (Annie Who, u/s Cindy-Lou Who) is thrilled to be making
her national tour debut. Favorite roles: Ellen (Man Who Saved Christmas), Dorothy (Wizard of Oz), Michael (Wish Upon A Star), Annie (Annie). Thanks to Mallory (DDO), Leslie, Elana, Ben, Taylor, Laura, Ron Lytle, and all my coaches. @caraimpallomeni
EMILIE ONG (Annie Who, Cindy-Lou Who). Mission Viejo, CA. Regional: A Christmas Story: The Musical (Center Theatre Group), The Sound of Music and Joseph (McCoy Rigby). Recent TV/Film: “Yo Gabba GabbaLand!” Grateful to Five Star Talent Management, DDO, BFF Aldo and God! Miss you Grandma! @emilie.sy.ong
NICOLE HALE (Auntie Who, u/s Grandma Who) is overjoyed to be back in Whoville! National Tour: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Select Regional: Elf, The Full Monty, 9 to 5. Thanks to my Grinch family and ATB Talent! Love to Chris, my family and fur babies! @nicole.r.hale
PENELOPE BURT (Boo Who) is so excited for her second year in Whoville. Her favorite past roles include Belle (Beauty and the Beast) and Serena (Legally Blonde). She’s forever grateful for the support from her family. @penelopeburt_
AMY SMITH (Reno Who/Phyllis Who). Whoville debut! National Tour: Anastasia. Select Regional and New York Credits: Cabaret (The Old Globe), Tuacahn Amphitheatre, CCAE, North Coast Rep, The Argyle, Feinstein’s 54 Below. Film: Kelly in Miracle Valley (in theaters 2022). BYU BFA MT. Thanks to Avalon Artists Group!
MAURICE CHINNERY (Palm Spring Who, u/s Papa Who) is beyond thrilled to be making his national tour debut with Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Previous credits: Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet, Harry the Horse in Guys and Dolls, Jordan in Sender. For my tribe. @m_chinnery
TAYLOR ANNE DRUMWRIGHT (Punky Who) is ecstatic to be returning for her 8th year in Whoville! She would like to thank the whole Xroads team and give a HUGE shoutout to Bob Richard for continuing to believe in her! Much love to her Mom, Dad and little pup Nala! @taydrumwright
RILEY ELISE SMITH (Scallops Who) is delighted to be back in Whoville! Credits: Carnival Cruise Line, RWS
Global, and Cedar Fair Entertainment. BFA Dance from Slippery Rock University. Pittsburgh native. Endless gratitude to family, friends, Mom, SLP, and Grinch team. @rileyelisesmith
LEXIS TRECHAK (Betty Who). Betty Lou round two! Lexi is thrilled to be returning to Whoville for her second year! Previous credits include: Spamalot (Peach State), SpongeBob SquarePants the Musical (Peach State), Godspell, and Seussical. Much love to my amazing family and friends. Social media: @lexistrechak
CHRIS McHUGH (Buzz Who, u/s Grinch, u/s Grandpa Who) is thrilled to make his national tour debut! Favorite credits: Jersey Boys (Bob Gaudio), Bye Bye Birdie (Albert), Legally Blonde (Warner), Cabaret, Jesus Christ Superstar, Newsies. Thanks to the Grinch team for this incredible opportunity and to my amazing cast and crew for their support. @chris.mcq
CAREY BLACKBURN (Trixie Who, u/s Mama Who) is a Carolina-born, NYC-based artist. Credits: Mystic Pizza, Jersey Boys (John W. Engeman
Theatre), Blanche and Stella (CU/ Lincoln Center Atrium), Spring Awakening (Serenbe Playhouse), Tokyo Disneyland, Once (Florida Studio Theatre), Macbeth (Thunder Bay Theatre). www.careyblackburn.com
CAROLINE MORATH (Danny Who). National tour debut! Regional: The Sound of Music (Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma), The Prom and Hello, Dolly! (McLeod Summer Playhouse). Education: BM from Oklahoma City University. Proud Memphian turned New Yorker. www.carolinemorath.com
OLIVIA HELLMAN (Bugsy Who) is thrilled to make her national tour debut in Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical. BFA: NYU Tisch. Olivia is also a singer-songwriter, and you can find her music on all platforms! Love to Joel, Mommy, and Dy! @oliviarhellman
NICK DISANDRO (Timey Who, u/s Grinch, u/s Old Max). Favorite previous roles include SpongeBob in SpongeBob SquarePants, Grasshopper in James and the Giant Peach, Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, and Bentley Barracuda in Baby Shark’s Big Broadwave Tour. Thanks and love to Mel, Pearl, and John.
E. B. MOTA (Swing, u/s Young Max). A “Triple Threat Training” Teaching Artist from SATX, Eric returns to Whoville w/ 500+ Grinch performances since 2011! NYC: Grinch (MSG); Tours: Grinch, Fame, WOZ; Regional: Grinch (Grand Ole Opry), Forum (Alley Theatre), Midsummer Sueno (Puck, World Premiere), ACL (Paul), WSS (Chino), Hair (Woof). #act2impact
NEELY SCOTT (Swing, u/s Young Maxine, Dance Captain) is honored to be returning to Whoville. Credits: ScoobyDoo Live! (Velma - Saudi Arabian Nat’l Tour), Annie (Duffy/Child WranglerFireside Theatre), Alice Between (Alice - Alliance Theatre), Chicago (HunyakNashville Repertory). Peace & love to all. @neelyescott
DR. SEUSS (Writer) was born Theodor Geisel in Springfield, Massachusetts, on March 2, 1904. After attending Dartmouth College and Oxford University, he began a career in advertising. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1984, two Emmy Awards and three Academy Awards, Dr. Seuss was the author and illustrator of 44 books, many of which have been made into
audiocassettes, animated television specials and videos. His books include The Cat in the Hat, which infused 236 simple words with rhythm, rhyme and humor, and Green Eggs and Ham which used only 50 words. Even after his death in 1991, Dr. Seuss continues to be the world’s best-selling author of children’s books.
TIMOTHY MASON (Book & Lyrics). Broadway: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (2006 & 2007). Off-Broadway: Levitation, Only You, Babylon Gardens (with Timothy Hutton and Mary-Louise Parker) and The Fiery Furnace (with Julie Harris), all produced by Circle Rep. Regional: the Old Globe, San Diego; Actors Theatre of Louisville; South Coast Rep; Seattle Rep; Victory Gardens, Chicago; the Jungle Theatre and the Guthrie Theatre Lab, Minneapolis; and the Royal National Theatre, London. Tim’s historical thriller, The Darwin Affair, is now available from booksellers everywhere.
MEL MARVIN (Composer). Bway; Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, Cymbeline, A History of the American Film, Tintypes (Tony Award® nom.), Yentl, Fascinating Rhythm. Innumerable scores for productions of plays, from Shakespeare (Lincoln Center Theater, Guthrie, A.R.T., Arena Stage, Hartford Stage, McCarter, etc.) to Kushner (Angels in America, Mark Taper Forum), Musicals for young audiences: Little Miss Hollywood, Madeline’s Rescue, Strega Nona Meets Her Match, Mr. Popper’s Penguins, A Cricket in Times Square, Gold. Opera: Guest From the Future, premiered at Bard Summerscape in 2004, and Buwalsky, Opera Spanga, Holland, Yale, the Skirball Center, NYC (2004) Recently: Elmer Gantry at D.C.’s Signature Theatre, Truth and Reconciliation at the O’Neill Theater Center, workshops of Perfect 36. Head Faculty Composer and Director of Production, Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program, Tisch School of the Arts, NYU.
ALBERT HAGUE (Original Composer of “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas”). His music for the original How the Grinch Stole Christmas, especially the songs “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas” are instantly recognized worldwide by young and old alike. His Broadway career includes the standard “Young and Foolish” from the hit show
Plain and Fancy as well as Redhead, for which he won the Tony in 1959. His film and TV career started when he was in his late 50s with the role of Professor Shorofsky in the movie Fame and the “Fame” TV series, and continued with many small roles in movies such as Space Jam and The Story of Us. Born in 1920 in Berlin, he escaped the Nazis via music scholarships in Rome and Cincinnati and settled in NY. The music from The Grinch is his most enduring achievement.
MATT AUGUST (Director) is currently the artistic director of Arizona Theatre Company. His productions have broken box-office records on Broadway (How the Grinch Stole Christmas), played Off-Broadway, in many major regional theatres, in festivals, on national tours, at the Grand Ole Opry and three holiday seasons at Madison Square Garden. They have been featured on television, radio and been performed at the White House for President Bush and several Veteran organizations. He has directed world premieres, American premieres, and regional premieres that have been recognized with nominations and awards from LA’s Ovation, Washington DC’s Helen Hayes, Arizona’s Mac, San Francisco’s Bay Area Critics, Broadway
World, Utah’s Audience Choice and Australia’s Helpmann Awards. His work has appeared on Year End Top-Ten lists for the LA Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Huffington Post, Arizona Republic, Oakland Tribune, Tucson Sun, San Jose Mercury News and NPR/ KQED. He has been awarded fellowships and residencies from the Old Globe Theatre, Drama League, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The Acting Company, Robert Wilson’s Watermill Center, the Juilliard School, and San Francisco’s Zen Center. In addition to theatre, he was awarded the Panavision New Filmmakers Grant and directed the Award Winning short family film “How to Get to Candybar” which has played at festivals around the world. He recently directed the American regional premieres of King Charles III and In the Heights; the world premiere of DiscordThe Gospel According to Jefferson, Dickens and Tolstoy, Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, and Norris’ Clybourne Park. He was the associate director to Jack O’Brien on three Broadway shows.
BOB RICHARD (Choreographer & CoDirector) of the Broadway and tour productions of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! for the past
19 years. Off-Broadway he directed and choreographed Inventing Mary Martin: The Revue of a Lifetime (Joe A. Callaway Award nomination) and The Road to Qatar. He has directed at North Shore Music Theatre, Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, and Theatre By The Sea, including productions of Peter Pan, The Music Man, Beauty and the Beast, and Chicago, winning several awards. He has choreographed at The 5th Avenue Theatre, Theatre Under The Stars, and Pioneer Theatre Company, and internationally in Shanghai, Beijing, and Singapore. Mr. Richard’s television and film credits include “LazyTown,” “The Tonight Show,” “The Today Show,” “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade,” and the Big Apple Film Festival. He is also a guest master instructor at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. He has received a Footlight Award, Gypsy Rose Lee Award, Ivey Award, Ernie Award, and San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Award. Mr. Richard’s career has encompassed dancing, teaching master classes worldwide, directing, and choreographing for over 41 years. Christmas lives in the dreams of children.
JOHN LEE BEATTY (Scenic Designer). His 115 Broadway productions include: Junk, Disgraced, Other Desert Cities, Venus in Fur, Chicago, Good People, Proof, Doubt, The Color Purple, The Sisters Rosensweig, A Delicate Balance, The Heiress, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Talley’s Folly, Burn This, Fifth of July, Rabbit Hole, Penn & Teller and more. Education: Brown, Yale School of Drama. Awards: Tony, Obie, Outer Critics, Drama Desk, Theater Hall of Fame.
ROBERT MORGAN (Costume Designer). Broadway: The Full Monty, Imaginary Friends, I’m Not Rappaport and Sherlock’s Last Case. Off-Broadway: Saturn Returns and Pride’s Crossing, Lincoln Center; The Loves of Anatol, Circle in the Square; 101 Dalmatians Forty years of designing for regional theatres across the U.S; founding Associate Artist, Old Globe Theatre, San Diego.
CRAIG STELZENMULLER (Lighting Designer) is a New York based lighting designer. Broadway associate credits include: Sweeney Todd, Grey House, Almost Famous, MJ, A Christmas Carol, Springsteen, The Minutes, Hillary and Clinton, Boys in the Band, Pretty Woman, Charlie…Chocolate Factory, Cats, School of Rock, An Act of God, Gigi, Gentleman’s Guide…, I’ll Eat You
Last…, and Wonderland. Recent: Here We Are (The Shed), Beauty and the Beast (International Tour). Faculty at Studio School of Design. Graduate: UNC School of the Arts.
JOSHUA D. REID (Sound Designer) is a sound and systems designer, based in New York City. He holds dual citizenship with the United States and Canada, and has worked extensively on Broadway, Off-Broadway, national tours, international productions and sound system installations. Recent design selections include RENT (Stratford Festival), A Christmas Carol (Broadway w/Jefferson Mays, Tony Nomination, Outer Critics Circle Award), Ragtime (Calgary Philharmonic), Million Dollar Quartet (Theatre Calgary), A Little Night Music (Arizona Opera), The Color Purple (National Tour), Girlfriend (TheatreWorks Hartford, Connecticut Critics Circle Award), A Christmas Carol (Geffen Playhouse, LA Drama Critics Circle Award, LA Ovation Award), Jerry Springer: The Opera (Signature Theatre), A Time Like This (Carnegie Hall). Full credentials listed at ReidSoundDesign.com.
JOSHUA ROSENBLUM (Vocal Arrangements and Incidental Music). Broadway: Miss Saigon, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, Wonderful Town, The Music Man, Falsettos, Anything Goes. Off-Broadway (composer/ lyricist): BUSH IS BAD, Fermat’s Last Tango, Einstein’s Dreams (Drama Desk nomination). Pianist: New York Pops, City Center Encores! Faculty member: NYU (conducting), Yale (composition). Contributing writer: Opera News Education: B.A. in Music (summa cum laude) and M.Mus. in Piano, both from Yale. Wonderful family: Joanne, Julian, Phoebe.
DAVID KRANE (Dance Music Arrangements) created the dance music and additional score for the Academy Award–winning Chicago and the film of Nine; created the musical score adaptation for Disney’s Into the Woods starring Meryl Streep; produced and arranged Michelle Williams’s vocals for My Week with Marilyn; and composed Aspire with Stephen Cole, the first American musical produced in the Middle East. Their musical comedy about that incredible experience, The Road to Qatar!, was produced in Dallas, New York City, and the Edinburgh Festival. It is licensed by josef-weinberger.com, and the album, produced by jayrecords.com, is
available on iTunes. Mr. Krane’s many Broadway credits include Cabaret, On the Twentieth Century, and She Loves Me. His latest work is in Disney’s Mary Poppins Returns and his own new original musical, Goin’ Hollywood (goinhollywood.com). davidkrane.com
PETER LEIGH-NILSEN (Musical Supervisor, Music Director, Conductor).
National/International Tours: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (U.S.), My Fair Lady (China), The Producers (U.S.), Guys and Dolls (U.S.), Bring It On: The Musical (U.S./Tokyo), and Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida (Taiwan). Regional: Peter Pan (North Shore Music Theatre), She Loves Me (The Princeton Festival), Chicago (Theatre By The Sea). He recorded keyboards for the Original Broadway recording of How The Grinch... (Sony Masterworks), and teaches with The Broadway Experience (Tokyo/NYC) and The American Musical Theatre Dance Company. Love to Richard and Maggie.
MURNANE CASTING (Casting) is a casting office in New York City, founded by Chad Eric Murnane. We specialize in casting theatre, film, and television projects nationwide, with a focus on developing new works and collaborating with emerging creators. Our mission is to curate exceptional ensembles of artists in a relaxed and imaginative casting environment. Learn more at www.murnanecasting.com.
PEARSON CASTING CSA (Additional Casting). Won Best Casting In Regional Theatre at the CDG Awards for their work on RENT. U.K./European Theatre includes: Titanique, Starlight Express, Operation Mincemeat, SIX, Superyou!, Lizzie, Fly More Than You Fall, The Whistling, Chicago, The Phantom of the Opera, House Of Cleopatra, Play On!, Bluey’s Big Play, 42 Balloons. U.S. Theatre includes: Pretty Woman, Clue
JAYNA NEAGLE (Executive Producer). For Cirque du Soleil: ’Twas the Night Before, Paramour (Broadway, Hamburg); The Wiz (NBC production). For BASE Entertainment: Arrabal (Buenos Aires, Toronto), Jersey Boys (Johannesburg, Asian tour), Priscilla Queen of the Desert (São Paulo), The Lion King (Singapore), Jerry Mitchell’s Peepshow (Las Vegas), Wayne Brady: Making Sh%@ Up (Las Vegas).
DEANA MARIE KIRSCH (General Manager) is excited to return to the magic of Whoville this season. Las Vegas credits include: Absinthe,
Jersey Boys, BAZ, Mat Franco: Magic Reinvented Nightly, Magic Mike Live, and Criss Angel Mindfreak. Select regional and tour credits: A Chorus Line, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Wonderland, Annie, and TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
HEATHER CHOCKLEY (Production Manager) joined the CXL team after having toured, both nationally and internationally, for 15 years. After that lifetime on the road, she finds she likes not living out of a suitcase the whole time. Now based in the DC metro area, she also does a bit of political event work, and shares the crew member recruiting responsibilities at CXL.
KATERYNA VIAVATTINE (Production Stage Manager). National tour credits: Anastasia, Escape to Margaritaville, Spongebob SquarePants, The King and I, and A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder. Very excited to spend this holiday season in Whoville. All my love to Keaton!
CASEY FORT (Assistant Stage Manager) is ecstatic to be making his touring debut in Whoville. Being a recent graduate from DePaul University, he freelances in Chicago while also working on the stage crew at The Santa Fe Opera. Because and for mentors, friends, teachers, family.
JAMES NEAL (Company Manager). Just finished the 1st National Tour of Disney’s Frozen. His other previous credits include Disney’s Aladdin (North American Tour), Oklahoma! (2019 Tony Award-winning revival) National Tour, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and many other magical opportunities. Much love to his family.
COLE ROBERTS (Assistant Company Manager). Tour managing since 2012, she specializes in music and circus. Her 6-year-old daughter, Brie, joins for most of her tour adventures across the country. Atlanta is home, but she’s worked in 48 states. “Go with all your heart.”
NEURO TOUR (Physical Therapy). Carolyn Lawson PT, founder and CEO of NEURO TOUR, Global leaders in performing arts & entertainment medicine. We are honored to be part of Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical. Merry Christmas, Who-ville.
CROSSROADS LIVE (Producer & Tour Management) brings together
some of the world’s top producers of live entertainment, now all under one banner. With offices in London, New York, Washington, D.C., Sydney, and Melbourne—our global platform ensures the best-loved titles from Broadway and the West End can be embraced by audiences around the world. Crossroads Live North America, under the leadership of Angela Rowles, is an innovative, full-service theatrical production company delivering the Broadway experience to audiences in North America and beyond. Our 2024-2025 Season: Annie; Dear Evan Hansen; Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical; Pretty Woman; The Phantom of the Opera (Asia); TINA–The Tina Turner Musical, and Elf, The Musical on Broadway.
BOND THEATRICAL (Tour Booking, Marketing & Publicity) is an independently owned theatrical booking, marketing and publicity company representing award-winning Broadway shows and live entertainment properties. BOND connects artists and audiences by forming strategic, authentic and profitable partnerships between producers and presenters across North America. For a complete list of current projects, please visit BondTheatrical.com.
RUNNING SUBWAY (Producer) is a NYC-based entertainment company founded by James Sanna with Joshua Rosenblum. Grinch: Broadway & all tours. Other productions include Sinatra at the London Palladium, Peter Pan at Madison Square Garden (Cathy Rigby), Judy Garland In Concert. Projects include the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Annex NYC, Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience (NYC) Bodies - the Exhibition, as well as the venue Discovery Times Square which featured Star Wars, Vikings, The Hunger Games, Titanic, DaVinci, King Tut, TerraCotta Warriors, Harry Potter the Exhibition, Spy, CSI, Pompeii and The Avengers. Current exhibitions include, Art of the Brick (Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, Philadelphia and Edmonton), Bricktionary A-Z, Body Worlds (Boston), and touring productions of DaVinci and The Dead Sea Scrolls. Running Subway is the producer of RiseNY is a first-of-its-kind attraction in the heart of New York City, combining a spectacular, soaring ride with museumstyle galleries to celebrate the history of the Big Apple and the joy of the New York experience. Head to riseny.co for tickets and more information!
MUSIC THEATRE
(MTI) is one of the world’s leading theatrical licensing agencies, granting theatres from around the world the rights to perform the greatest selection of musicals from Broadway and beyond. Founded in 1952 by composer Frank Loesser and orchestrator Don Walker, MTI is a driving force in advancing musical theatre as a vibrant and engaging art form. MTI works directly with the composers, lyricists and book writers of these musicals to provide official scripts, musical materials and dynamic theatrical resources to over 70,000 professional, community and school theatres in the U.S. and in over 60 countries worldwide. MTI is particularly dedicated to educational theatre and has created special collections to meet the needs of various types of performers and audiences. MTI’s Broadway Junior™ shows are 30- and 60-minute musicals for performance by elementary and middle school-aged performers, while MTI’s School Editions are musicals annotated for performance by high school students. MTI maintains its global headquarters in New York City with additional offices in London (MTI Europe) and Melbourne (MTI Australasia).
STAFF FOR DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL
For Crossroads Live North America
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER Jayna Neagle
GENERAL MANAGER
Deana Marie Kirsch
Associate General Manager Melanie Cahill
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Heather Chockley
Associate Production Manager Suzayn MacKenzie Roy
COMPANY MANAGER
James Neal
Assistant Company Manager Cole Roberts
TOUR BOOKING, MARKETING & PUBLICITY
BOND Theatrical
bondtheatrical com
TOUR BOOKING
Temah Higgins Mollie Mann
Wendy Roberts
Madison St Amour Laura Rizzo
Jesse Daniels Nilesha Alexander
TOUR MARKETING & PUBLICITY
DJ Martin
Marc Viscardi
Bailey Ford Elisabeth Reyes
CASTING
Murnane Casting
Chad Eric Murnane, CSA
Amber Snead, CSA
Nathanial Riccio
PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER KATERYNA
Assistant Stage Manager
Casey Fort
Associate Choreographer Jackie Nguyen
Dance Captain
Neely Scott
Associate Lighting Designer Joel Shier
Assistant Lighting Designer McKenna Ebert
Associate Sound Designer Noah Dettman
Moving Light Programmer
Jonah Camiel
Production Carpenter G E Simmons Falk
Production Electrician Rob Virzera, Isaac Anderson
Production Audio
Costume Coordinator
Mike Deyo
Sarah Smith
Hair & Makeup Coordinator Erin Kennedy Lunsford
Keyboard Programmer Jim Harp
HEAD CARPENTER
Flyman
Deck Carpenter
Head Props
Assistant Props
RACHEL McCALL
Brooke Elder
Donovan Diggs
Kylle Collins
Quinn Mishra
Head Electrician Ashlee Boltjes
Assistant Electrician Elizabeth Shekhterman-Baklar
Deck Electrician
Madison Ramsey
Head Audio Kevin Thurber
Assistant Audio
Head Wardrobe
Assistant Wardrobe
Head Hair & Makeup
Assistant Hair & Makeup
Katie Mayfield
Emily Bloomer
Maki Niikura
Melanie Smith
Hannah Andruss
Crew Swing Andi Voigt
Physical Therapy NEURO TOUR Physical Therapy
Children’s Services In Site Education
Studio Teacher/Child Supervisor Lorene Herzog
Payroll Services Paychex
Insurance EPIC Insurance Brokers
Housing/Travel
Merchandise Provider
Merchandise Manager
Social Media
Tour Booking, Marketing & Publicity Office
Road Rebel Global
Max Merchandise
Wade Wiseman, Alonae Phillips
Rachael Joyce
BOND Theatrical/ Jenny Bates, Kolten Bell, Melissa Cohen, Steph Kelleher, Harrison Mootoo, Scotland Newton, Linda Stewart, Jacob Stuckelman, Hannah Wallace
Production Photography
Jeremy Daniel
Backstage Photography Richard Bowditch
For Crossroads Live North America
Chief Executive Officer
Executive Producer
Angela Rowles
Jayna Neagle
Executive Producer Kori Prior
Vice President of People Operations
Vice President of Finance
Vice President of Marketing
Senior General Manager
Director of Production
Charisse Fontes
Brian Jacob
Michael Yuen-Killick
Andrew Terlizzi
Heather Chockley
Director of Booking and Engagements
Production Manager
General Manager
Engagement Manager
Warehouse Manager
Associate General Manager
Production Accounting Manager Sheila Lewis
Production Accountant Travis Huebel
Staff Accountant Electra Walker
Executive Assistant to the CEO Alissa Klusky
Warehouse Assistant Manager Josh Cookson
Learn more about Crossroads Live North America and our team: www xroadslive com/team/na
For Running Subway
President
James Sanna
General Counsel Ken Munoz
CFO Glenn Masterson
SVP of Production Elin Eggertsdottir
Creative Producer Chris Giordano
Producer Evan Storey
Producer Cameron Crews
Head of Sales and Marketing Adam Sciorsci
Marketing Manager Vanessa Lizana
Marketing Assistant Sam Zaintz
SPECIAL THANKS
Rehearsed at Rock Lititz
CREDITS
Lighting Provided by 4Wall Entertainment, Inc
Sound Provided by Masque Sound Trucking by JANCO
Backstage and Front of the House Employees are represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (or I.A.T.S.E.).
The Director and/or Choreographer is a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, a national theatrical labor union.
United Scenic Artists represents the designers and scenic painters for the American Theatre.
Tyler Soltis
Gregg Damanti
Deana Marie Kirsch
Barrett Newman
Coree Howard
Melanie Cahill
Associate General Manager Emily Miu
Assistant Production Manager Suzayn MacKenzie-Roy
Assistant Production Manager Drew Neitzey
Opera Columbus
THANK YOU CAPA DONORS!
Each season, CAPA relies upon generous gifts to bring world-class artists and programming to our stages and beyond. These partnerships help CAPA provide vital performing arts education and engagement to our community.
We are honored to recognize the individuals, families, corporations, and community organizations that support CAPA and make our work possible.
Listed below are the combined gifts that were received between from 7/01/2023 to 6/30/2024.
$10,000+
Larry & Marion Fisher ❖ ❤ ✷✐
Donna & Larry James ❖✷
Mike & Linda Kaufmann ❖ ❤
Largent Family Private Foundation Trust ❖
Joan & Steve Parrish ❖
The Riley Family Foundation ❖ ✐
Liz Riley ❖ ✐
The Robert J. Weiler Company ❖ ✐
Scott & Marta Whitlock ❖ ✷
Anonymous ❖
$5,000–$9,999
John & Pamela Beeler ❖ ✐
William & Christy Cooper ❖ ✐
DiMarco Family Fund of The Columbus Foundation ❖ ✷ ✐
Jane & Michael J. Endres ❖ ✷
John & Bebe Finn ❖ ❤ ✷
Ron Ford ❖ ❤
T.R. & Sarah Gross ❖
Brian & Amanda Huprich ❖
Karen F. Lane Fund of The Columbus Foundation ❖
Karen Hough Majidzadeh &
Todd Majidzadeh ❖ ❤ ✷ ✐
In Memory of Mary Lee Cobb Hedrick
Mary Beth & Luke McCormick ❖ ✐
Melanie Murray ❖
Ann & Ron Pizzuti ❖ ✷
Don & Teckie Shackelford ❖ ✷
Melinda & Chad Whittington ❖ ❤ ✷✐
Lisa & Ronald Wilson ❖
Anonymous (2) ❖
$2,500–$4,999
Amy & Josh Corna ❖ ❤ ✷
Jay & Meredith Crane ❖ ✷
Lynnda & Steven Davis
Family Foundation ❖ ❤ ✷
Sandy Doyle-Ahern & Michael Ahern ❖
Elisabeth Evan ❖
Heather Grant & Michael Petrecca ❖ ✷
Stephanie & Jack Green ❖ ✷
Hattie & Robert Lazarus Fund of The Columbus Foundation ❖ ✷
Ann & Tom Hoaglin ❖ ✷
Tom Krouse ❖ ❤ ✷
Kathleen Lach & Dan Rowan ❖ ❤ ✷
Ohlinger Publishing Services ❖
Michael & Laure Schoedinger ❖ ❤ ✷
Lewis & Benita Smoot ❖ ✷
Linda & Michael Stickney ❖ ❤ ✷
Susan Tomasky & Ronald Ungvarsky
Family Foundation ❖ ✷
Bob & Peggy Walter ❖
Mr. & Mrs. William C. Wolfe, Jr. ❖
Laura Yaroma ❖ ❤ ✷
Anonymous ❖
$1,200–$2,499
Cecily & Brett Alexander ✐
Robert Allen & Diane Weaver
George Barrett ✷
Nicole & Christopher Callam ❖ ❤
Mark & Mindy Corna ✷
Kristina & Matthew Daiker ❖ ❤
David Feinberg & Felicia Franco-Feinberg
Charitable Fund
David English ❤
In Memory of Blair & Jone English
Joy & Michael Gonsiorowski ✷
Babette T. Gorman ❖ ✷
Debra & Duncan Griffin ❖ ❤
Richard Helmreich ❖ ❤
Lisa Ingram & Greg Guy ❖
Drs. Scott Kurzer & Shu Wang ❖
Elisa & Dave McCurdy ✷
Marc & Kimberly Minor ❖ ❤
Alicia & Greg Overmyer ❖
Angela Pace ❖ ❤
Ann Marie & Mark Peters ❤
Curt & Peggy Robson ❖
Matt & Cathy Satterwhite ❖ ❤
Marcy & Jonathan Schaffir ❖ ✷ ✐
David R. Schooler ✷
Amy & Alan Shore
Michelle Snook ✷
Jane & Tim Stehle
Holly & Sean Stokes ❖ ❤
Nancy Strause
Sheldon & Rebecca Taft ❖ ✷
In Memory of Frances Smith Rinehart
The Team Brown Fund ❖ ✷
Mary Yerina & Bob Redfield ✷
Anonymous ❖
$600–$1,199
George & Vanessa Arnold
Judith & Ashley Bird
Jennifer Bondurant
Mel & Audrey Bornstein ✷
K. Bouman
Barbara Brandt ✷
Steven Brechter & Christina Madriguera
C. John & Flo Ann Easton Family Fund
Cap Clegg
Karen Conner ✷
Dr. Patricia A. Cunningham
In Memory of Dr. Craig R. Hassler
Mike & Sharon Curtin
DeeDee & Herb Glimcher
Philanthropic Fund
Kirsten Dell & Rusty Bell ✷
Elfi Di Bella ✷ ✐
Matt & Angie Greenwood ✐
Robin & Peter Hersha
Charles & Lisa Howe
Ray & Kemberly Lang
In Memory of Kenneth E. Meiners
Lee Shackelford Family Fund of
The Columbus Foundation ✷
Jeff & Wendy Luedke
Jamie Martin
In Memory of Rosemary Sargent
Jane & John McCoy
William J. McGraw III
Dr. Jim Mohr
Suzanne Nick
Edwin & Mary Jane Overmyer
Ramon & Lynne Perez
Dr. Philip & Mrs. Elizabeth Samuels
Sara Secrest
Patti Shorr ✷
The Swearingen Family Fund
Stephanie & Dr. Ronald M. Taddeo
Ralph & Joan Talmage
Adam Wagenbach & Kathleen Murphy
Cynthia & Dr. Steven Wanamaker
Scott Wise
Anonymous (3)
If
❖ 1969 Society | ❤ Volunteer | ✷ Gala | ✐ Education
CORPORATE, FOUNDATION & GOVERNMENT PARTNERS
$100,000+
American Electric Power Foundation
Greater Columbus Arts Council
Honda of America
Ohio Arts Council
Ohio Arts Economic
Relief Grant Program
$50,000–$99,999
City of Columbus
The Columbus Foundation
The Gladys H. Goodwin Fund, Jane H. Zimmerman Arts Fund, and W.W. Williams Family Field of Interest Fund, with the assistance of the Ingram-White Castle Foundation.
Nationwide Foundation
PNC Foundation
In aligning their brands with ours, CAPA’s partners demonstrate a commitment to the cultivation and nurturing of the performing arts in Columbus, and its ability to spread an appreciation that can be felt in the hearts, minds, and the economy of our community.
CAPA Partners also demonstrate their own commitment to quality, innovation, and excellence to CAPA’s audience who are discerning, sophisticated, and loyal patrons. Thank you to these partners that made gifts between 7/1/2023 and 6/30/2024.
$25,000–$49,999
Bath & Body Works
Continental Building Company
G & J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc.
The Huntington Bank
Ice Miller Community Involvement
The McCutchen Foundation
Nationwide Insurance
$10,000–$24,999
Battelle
Broadway Across America
City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department
Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority
Construction Systems, Inc.
Crane Group Co.
Danbert, Inc.
Edwards Companies
Electrical Service Professionals
Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Johnson Investment Counsel
KEMBA Financial Credit Union
Meuse Family Foundation
The Riley Family Foundation
Vision Development
The Robert J. Weiler Company
$5,000–$9,999
ADAMH Board of Franklin County
CASTO
Denison University
Downtown Columbus, Inc
Educational Solutions Company
Fifth Third Bank
IGS Energy
ImprovEdge
Kimball Midwest
M/I Homes Foundation
McGohan Brabender Agency
Nationwide Insurance
OhioHealth
Overmyer Hall Associates
Pat and Gracies Kitchen and Tavern
Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP
PVS Chemicals
Quantum Health
State Auto Insurance Companies
Premium Beverage Supply
WBNS-10TV
