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(in order of appearance) Leading Player ��SASHA ALLEN Fastrada............................................................................................................ SABRINA HARPER Berthe......................................................................................................... ADRIENNE BARBEAU Lewis...........................................................................................................CALLAN BERGMANN Charles.............................................................................................................JOHN RUBINSTEIN Pippin................................................................................................................................ SAM LIPS Catherine............................................................................................................KRISTINE REESE Theo (Tues., Thurs., Sat. eve., Sun. mat.) �� STEPHEN SAYEGH Theo (Weds., Fri., Sat. mat., Sun. eve.) ��JAKE BERMAN The Players........................................................................ANDALOUSI, BRADLEY BENJAMIN, DMITRIOUS BISTREVSKY, MARK BURRELL, MATHEW DEGUZMAN, SAMMY DINNEEN, HENRY GOTTFRIED, KELSEY JAMIESON, PRESTON JAMIESON, LISA KARLIN, ALAN KELLY, MÉLODIE LAMOUREUX, KATIE SMITH, TORY TROWBRIDGE, KATE WESLER, BORRIS YORK ADDITIONAL PARTS AND SPECIALTIES Noble—LISA KARLIN Peasant—MATHEW deGUZMAN The Manson Trio—MATHEW deGUZMAN, BORRIS YORK Head—ALAN KELLY “With You” Hand Balancing—ANDALOUSI, SAMMY DINNEEN A L’aveugle—KELSEY JAMIESON, PRESTON JAMIESON Bolero—KELSEY JAMIESON, PRESTON JAMIESON Rolla Bolla—DMITRIOUS BISTREVSKY UNDERSTUDIES Understudies never substitute for listed performers unless a specific announcement is made at the time of the performance for Pippin—CALLAN BERGMANN, HENRY GOTTFRIED for Lewis—MATHEW deGUZMAN, HENRY GOTTFRIED for Berthe—SABRINA HARPER, LISA KARLIN for Leading Player—SABRINA HARPER, LISA KARLIN for Catherine—BRADLEY BENJAMIN, TORY TROWBRIDGE for Fastrada—BRADLEY BENJAMIN, TORY TROWBRIDGE, KATE WESLER for Charles—MARK BURRELL, ALAN KELLY SWINGS MARK BURRELL, HENRY GOTTFRIED, KATE WESLER DANCE CAPTAIN MARK BURRELL Original choreography for “Manson Trio” by Bob Fosse. “Spread a Little Sunshine” dance arrangement by Zane Mark. Special trapeze routine performed with Preston Jamieson.

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MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT I Scene 1: The Opening “Magic to Do” �� The Players “Corner of the Sky” ��Pippin Scene 2: Home..............................................Leading Player, Charles, Pippin, Lewis and Fastrada Scene 3: Glory “War Is a Science”........................................................................................Charles and The Players “Glory”.............................................................................................Leading Player and The Players Scene 4: The Flesh “Simple Joys”....................................................................................Leading Player and The Players “No Time at All”........................................................................................... Berthe and The Players “With You”.................................................................................................... Pippin and The Players Scene 5: Revolution “Spread a Little Sunshine” �� Fastrada “Morning Glow”............................................................................................ Pippin and The Players ACT II “Entr’acte” Scene 1: Politics Scene 2: Encouragement “On the Right Track”................................................................................ Leading Player and Pippin Scene 3: Ordinary Life “Kind of Woman” �� Catherine “Extraordinary”............................................................................................. Pippin and The Players “Love Song”.......................................................................................................Pippin and Catherine “I Guess I’ll Miss The Man” �� Catherine Scene 4: The Finale.......................................................... Leading Player, Pippin and The Players ORCHESTRA Conductor/Keyboard—RYAN CANTWELL Associate Conductor/Keyboard—ANDRE CERULLO Guitar—NICK DiFABBIO Drums—BRAD FLICKINGER Violin/Viola—MELODY WOOTTON Cello—DAN THOMAS Electric/Upright Bass—TAKASHI IIO Piccolo/Flute/Alto Flute/Recorder/Clarinet—PAUL MCCAFFREY Clarinet/Bass Clarinet/Oboe/English Horn/Flute—PAUL ONACHUK Trumpet/Flugelhorn/Piccolo Trumpet—WALTER WHITE Tenor/Bass Trombone—MICHAEL STEIGER Percussion—DAN MASLANKA Keyboard Substitute—ROBERT CONWAY Music Coordinator—JOHN MILLER Music Preparation—DONALD OLIVER & PAUL HOLDERBAUM/CHELSEA MUSIC, INC. Keyboard Programmer—RANDY COHEN THERE WILL BE ONE 15-MINUTE INTERMISSION.

WHO’S WHO SASHA ALLEN (Leading Player) was seen in the Top 5 on Season 4 of NBC’s hit competition show “The Voice” where her performances reached the top of iTunes charts every week. Previously, Sasha co-starred in the independent cult feature Camp. She made her Broadway debut as Dionne in Hair, reprising the same role that she played in London. TV credits include “Power” and the CBS drama “Blue Bloods.” Sasha regularly tours with a number of pop stars, including Christina Aguilera. Follow Sasha at @SashaAllenMusic. Thank you to my manager at Soffer/ Namoff, my supportive family and children Sierra and Pheonix. SAM LIPS (Pippin). Sam Lips is so happy to be playing Pippin after understudying the role in the Broadway company. He was also on Broadway in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella as the understudy for Prince Topher. National tours: Wicked (u/s Fiyero). Regional: St. Louis MUNY, Music Theater of Wichita, Pittsburgh CLO. B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from University of Michigan. Thanks to Nicolosi & Co., Mike Ruckles, Curtis and my ever-supportive family. JOHN RUBINSTEIN (Charles). Broadway: originated title role in Pippin (1972), Children of a Lesser God (Tony, Drama Desk awards), Caine Mutiny, Ragtime, Hurlyburly, M. Butterfly, Fools, Love Letters, Pippin (2014). Off-B’way/regional: Counsellor-at-Law (Lortel Award), Wicked (L.A.). 30 films; two TV series: “Family,” “Crazy Like a Fox,” 300 episodes. Stage and TV director; film composer and conductor; college professor (USC); narrator of over 100 audiobooks. Loves Bonnie and all five extraordinary children. SABRINA HARPER (Fastrada, u/s Leading Player, u/s Berthe). Broadway: Pippin (swing, u/s Fastrada, Berthe, Catherine). European credits: Chicago (Roxie), A Chorus Line (Cassie), The Producers (Usherette, u/s Ulla), 42nd Street (Anytime Annie, u/s Peggy Sawyer), Marilyn The Musical (Marilyn Monroe), Man of La Mancha (Antonia), Phantom of the Opera (Meg). Thanks and love to my mom and rb for supporting my journey. This is for you Toto. sabrinaharper.com. KRISTINE REESE (Catherine). Broadway/ national tours: Wicked, (Nessarose), Mamma Mia! (u/s-performed Sophie), Les Misérables (’06 revival). Regional: Brigadoon (Fiona), Footloose (Ariel), among others. Featured vocal soloist with international symphony orchestras, including the Indianapolis and Cleveland Symphony Orchestras. CCM grad. Love and thanks to my boys, Billy and Buster. kristinereese.com. @kristinereese. ADRIENNE BARBEAU (Berthe). Broadway: Fiddler on the Roof; Grease (Rizzo—Tony nomination). Twenty-five films, including The Fog, Es10

cape From New York, Swamp Thing, Creepshow. Over 500 television appearances—“Maude” and HBO’s “Carnivale” among her favorites. She is a best-selling author. Her three sons are her greatest joy. abarbeau.com, @abarbeau, FB: Adrienne Barbeau. CALLAN BERGMANN (Lewis, u/s Pippin). Broadway: Cinderella. Off-Broadway/tour: Mary Poppins, Silence! The Musical, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (Encores!), Lucky Guy. Film/ TV: “Smash,” “Lovestruck The Musical,” “Late Show with David Letterman.” Proud graduate of Point Park University. Follow my adventures on Instagram/twitter: @callanjb. As always, for Mom and Dad! JAKE BERMAN (Theo) is so excited to be joining the tour of Pippin. Theatre credits include Nine and Pippi Longstocking. Jake hails from Australia and is SO glad his parents moved to New York! Jake would like to thank his teachers Amelia, Guila and Mimi and also Zoom Management. I love you Mom and Dad. jakeberman.net. ANDALOUSI (Player) was born and raised in Bremen, Germany. At the age of 14 he moved to Berlin where he graduated in summer 2013 from the National Circus School of Berlin with his main discipline in Handstands. BRADLEY BENJAMIN (Player, u/s Catherine, u/s Fastrada). Credits: Oklahoma! (Broadway revival), Thoroughly Modern Millie (first national tour), Phantom (Las Vegas), Hairspray (Las Vegas/Hollywood Bowl), Radio City Christmas Spectacular (RCMH/tour), Leap of Faith (Ahmanson), Brigadoon (N.Y.C. workshop). L.E.A.P. grad. Thanks to my family! DMITRIOUS BISTREVSKY (Player). Stunt actor in TV and film. One half of the Bistrevsky Brothers, ½ of 13 feet and part-time ninja. Originally a bboy in the Paper Cutout Crew, Spokane, Washington. Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @demeet2k. MARK BURRELL (Swing, Assistant Choreographer, Dance Captain, u/s Charles), a Juilliard graduate, returns to the stage with Pippin. Stage: Radio City Music Hall’s Christmas Spectacular (Assistant Choreographer), Fosse, Cats, Beauty and the Beast and Seven Brides. Film/TV: The Producers, CBS’s “Late Show with David Letterman.” MATHEW deGUZMAN (Player) is thrilled to be running away with this circus! Broadway: Follies (2011); A Christmas Story, The Musical (OBC & MSG). B.M.: Belmont University. Huge thanks to the entire Pippin team, Craig, Bernadette, Marjorie, DMJKLP. Proud AEA member. @mathewdeguz. SAMMY DINNEEN (Player). Training: National Centre for Circus Arts. International perfor-

mances: 7 Fingers—Traces, Canada and America. Batman Live world arena tour. Acrobatic productions: Dubai National Day; Ford, Geneva Motor Show. UK Cabaret, Hippodrome, Cafe de Paris, etc. HENRY GOTTFRIED (Swing, u/s Pippin, u/s Lewis). Previous credits: NBC’s “Peter Pan Live!” Visited more than 30 countries across the world with the Yale Whiffenpoofs. B.A. in Theater Studies from Yale University. Thank you to Andrew at Telsey & Co. Love to my parents. KELSEY JAMIESON (Player). Broadway: Pippin. Cirque du Soleil, 7 doigts de la main, Cirque Eloize. Love to Preston, my family, and Witness Protection for this awesome new life. PRESTON JAMIESON (Player) I want to thank my wife for the trust she puts in me on a daily basis. Your faith in me is a precious gift. I will always be there to catch you literally and figuratively. I still can’t believe I get paid to throw around my wife! LISA KARLIN (Player, u/s Leading Player, u/s Berthe). Broadway: The Addams Family (Ancestor, u/s Wednesday), Ragtime (u/s Emma Goldman). Tour: Cats (Demeter, u/s Grizabella). Regional: The Arvada Center: Chess (Florence), Evita (Eva); NCAA Papermill: Chicago (Velma);

The Engeman Theatre: Sweet Charity (Nickie). lisakarlin.biz. ALAN KELLY (Player, u/s Charles). Training: Laine Theatre Arts, London. Theatre: Tanz Der Vampire, We Will Rock You, Cinderella, Aida. Film & TV: “Wilkommen Bei Carmen Nebel,” Abigail’s Party, I Don’t Believe It, Ella Enchanted. Dedicated to my loving family in Dublin, Ireland. alankelly.me. MÉLODIE LAMOUREUX (Player) is a graduate of the prestigious École Nationale de Cirque de Montreal. Mélodie has traveled the world performing for Celebrity Cruises, specializing in hula hoop and aerial hoop. She has also worked for Cirque Éloize, Cirque du Soleil and more. @ hoopmelo. melodielamoureux.com. STEPHEN SAYEGH (Theo) is so excited to be joining the tour of Pippin. Theater credits include A Little Princess, Oliver!, A Christmas Carol. Other credits include Super Bowl XLVIII, “Saturday Night Live,” “Sesame Street.” Stephen would like to thank his teachers Amelia, Gulia, Mark and Thommie and also Take 3, TM Talent. I love you Mom, Dad and Emma. stephensayegh.com. KATIE SMITH (Player). As an Acro-Gymnast from age 6, she achieved European and World Championship medals for Team GB. At 16 she

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WHO’S WHO joined Cirque Du Soleil as an acrobatic flyer, performing around the world for four years. TORY TROWBRIDGE (Player, u/s Catherine) is a Los Angeles native and is thrilled to be a part of this troupe. National tour: Cats. Other: A Chorus Line (Val, MTW), Singin’ in the Rain (PCLO)…. Bisous to her loving family and BBR! KATE WESLER (Swing, u/s Fastrada). Regional: Company member for two seasons at MTWichita. CCM Grad. Thanks to Patty and Wayne for believing in me, and Telsey and Clear Talent for making this happen. Love to Mom, Dad and J&A! Proud AEA Member. katewesler.com. BORRIS YORK (Player). Regional: The Muny, TUTS, KC Starlight, Repertory Theater of St. Louis, Casa Mañana, Music Theatre of Wichita, Stages St. Louis. TV: “Smash” (NBC). Love to my incredible family and friends. Psalm 37:3–4. borrisyork.com, @borrisyork. ROGER O. HIRSON (Book) has written extensively for the theater, movies and television. Broadway: Pippin and Walking Happy, both nominated for the Tony. Off-Broadway: Journey to the Day, World War 2½. He won the Emmy for his six-hour television miniseries “A Woman Named Jackie.” His adaptation of A Christmas Carol, starring George C. Scott, was honored by a Royal Command performance. Film: Demon Seed, starring Julie Christie, and The Bridge at Remagen. STEPHEN SCHWARTZ (Music & Lyrics) is also currently represented on Broadway by Wicked, now in its tenth year at the Gershwin Theatre. stephenschwartz.com. DIANE PAULUS (Director) is the Artistic Director of the American Repertory Theater at Harvard. Broadway: A.R.T.’s Pippin (Tony Awards, Director and Revival); The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess (Tony Award, Revival); The Public’s Hair (Tony Award, Revival.) A.R.T: The Donkey Show, Prometheus Bound, Death and Powers. Diane was among 2014’s TIME 100. CHET WALKER (Choreographer). Forty years in 50 words or less: Broadway: Fosse (co-conceiver/co-choreographer), Tony, Best Musical. As Broadway performer: On the Town, Lorelei, Ambassadors, Pajama Game, Dancin’, Sweet Charity, Pippin. Other director/choreographer: Cole (Queens Theatre), Sweet Charity (West End). Upcoming: A Funny Thing…Forum (Tel Aviv). Awards: Joseph Jefferson Award, co-choreography, Pal Joey (Goodman). GYPSY SNIDER (Circus Creation) is the cofounder and co-director Les 7 doigts de la main (7 Fingers). Daughter of the founders of the Pickle Family Circus, she has performed with the most prestigious companies around the world. As part 12

of Les 7 Doigts de la Main, she created and directed Amuse, Traces, Intersection and Loft. Recipient of a Drama Desk Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award for Pippin, she also received the Evolving Circus Award in 2015, in New York City. NADIA DiGIALLONARDO (Music Supervisor and Arrangements) last worked with Diane Paulus on the Broadway revival of Hair. After years of the hippie life, she is now considering running away with the circus. Google her for more fun facts, and look for the DiGiallonardo Sisters’ new CD this summer! LARRY HOCHMAN (Orchestrations). Broadway debut: Pippin (sub-pianist 1974!). Broadway: The Book of Mormon (Tony, Drama Desk), ten others (Scottsboro Boys, Spamalot, five Tony noms.). Five Emmys (“Wonder Pets”). Film, concerts, recordings (Paul McCartney, Marvin Hamlisch, Audra McDonald, Eric Idle, Barry Manilow, Hugh Jackman, Boston Pops, N.Y. Philharmonic). larryhochman.net. SCOTT PASK (Scenic Design) has designed more than 35 Broadway shows, receiving three Tony Awards for his designs of The Book of Mormon, The Coast of Utopia and The Pillowman. His work also includes Cirque du Soleil’s Amaluna and Met Opera’s Peter Grimes. He has received Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Broadway World, Bessie, Hewes and Garland awards. KENNETH POSNER (Lighting Design). Fortyfive Broadway credits. He designs extensively offBroadway, for resident theaters and touring productions throughout the United States as well as internationally. He is the recipient of Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Obie awards. DOMINIQUE LEMIEUX (Costume Design). One of the original costume designers for Cirque du Soleil, including Saltimbanco, Mystère, Alegria, Quidam, O, La Nouba, Corteo, Zaia, Banana Schpeel. Additional credits: Céline Dion’s A New Day, Las Vegas; The Nutcracker, Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal. Her designs have been exhibited in Montreal, Quebec, Paris and Mexico. JONATHAN DEANS & GARTH HELM (Sound Designers) have collaborated for almost 20 years on shows including Ragtime, Fosse, Seussical and Priscilla Queen of the Desert. They are both excited to be working on such an incredible production. PAUL KIEVE (Illusions). More than 100 West End, Broadway and international productions including Matilda, Ghost (DD Award), Pippin (A.R.T.), Zorro, Lord of the Rings, Batman Live!, The Invisible Man, Phantom of the Opera. Film includes Hugo, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. He authored Hocus Pocus (Scholastic 2007). stageillusion.com.

JAKE BELL (Technical Supervisor). More than 30 years of Broadway and touring productions. Credits include Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, A Chorus Line, Cats, Miss Saigon, Oklahoma!, Bring It On, Dreamgirls. Jake has consulted on theater renovations throughout the U.S. JOHN MILLER (Music Coordinator). Recent Broadway: Once, Jersey Boys, Newsies, Rock of Ages. Musician (bass): Eric Clapton, Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra. Album: Stage Door Johnny—John Miller: Takes on Broadway is available on PS Classics Records. RYAN CANTWELL (Music Director). Currently in development, MD/Composer: A Helluva Life (George Hamilton). MD/Arranger, La MaMa: The Golden Toad, Mark. MD: Babes in Toyland (Pasadena Playhouse), The Nomad (Liz Swados, NYC workshop). Associate MD/Conductor: La Cage aux Folles (first national), Table (David Shire, NYC workshop). Resident MD at NYMF. TV/film: CBS “Jim Henson Christmas Special,” Race (Sundance, Gloria Allred). Ryan also writes/ performs with his sister, Dawn (Dogfight, The Last Ship). DawnandRyan.com. MARIAN DeWITT (Production Stage Manager). Broadway: Pippin, In the Heights, Say Goodnight Gracie, Seminar, End of the Rainbow, Rocky Horror Show. First national tours: Avenue

Q, In the Heights, Doubt, Copenhagen, Say Goodnight Gracie, Saturday Night Fever. Member of Actors’ Equity Association since 1991. New York State Licensed Veterinary Technician when not in the theater. ANNELISE CASTLEBERRY (Stage Manager) is thrilled to be traveling with this production of Pippin. Tours: Flashdance the Musical (first national), Radio City Christmas Spectacular. OffBroadway: Sleep No More, Silence the Musical. Regional: The Goodman, St. Louis Repertory Theatre, North Carolina Shakespeare Festival. TERRANCE HARRISON (Circus Coordinator/ Assistant Stage Manager) was an NBA halftime performer since the age of 14. He has appeared in numerous films and world-televised events and was an acrobat/dancer for Cirque Du Soleil in 2008–2014. TELSEY + COMPANY (Casting). Broadway/ tours: An American in Paris, Honeymoon in Vegas, The Last Ship, Love Letters, This Is Our Youth, If/ Then, Motown, Kinky Boots, Rock of Ages, Wicked, Newsies, Evita, Million Dollar Quartet. Film: The Intern, Focus, Into the Woods, Song One, The Last Five Years. TV: “Flesh and Bone,” “Peter Pan Live!,” “Penny Dreadful,” “Masters of Sex,” commercials. telseyandco.com.

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continued from previous page This “fascinating, ambitious and original new musical” (New York Post) follows one woman’s two possible life paths, painting a deeply moving portrait of the lives we lead, as well as the lives we might have led. The 2015–16 Broadway In Detroit season comes to a close at the Fisher Theatre with a new production of The Sound of Music. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the iconic film, and this will be the first in time the show has been in Detroit for more than 20 years. “The Sound of Music tells and extraordinary story with extraordinary songs,” says Ted Chapin, President and Executive director of the Rogers & Hammerstein Organization. “We are putting together a first-class tour that will play across the country. People will be surprised by a lot of what comes out of the show that’s always been there.” Season subscribers will also get the first chance to buy tickets to several extra attractions at the Fisher Theatre including Jersey Boys over the Thanksgiving holiday, Chicago in February, and a new production of Love Letters featuring Ali MacGraw and Ryan O’Neal in April 2016.

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WHO’S WHO DUNCAN STEWART/BENTON WHITLEY (Original Casting). Stewart/Whitley. Broadway/ N.Y.: On the Town, Pippin, Chicago the Musical, La Cage aux Folles, The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Natasha Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, The Band Wagon, Carnegie Hall Sings, Pageant. West End/U.K.: Thriller Live, Menier Chocolate Factory. Tours: Flashdance, Anything Goes, Bullets Over Broadway, Elf, We Will Rock You. Upcoming: The Duck Commander Musical, Waterfall, August Rush, Nerds, Hadestown. Regional: American Repertory Theater, The Alley Theatre, Bay Street Theater, Philadelphia Theatre Company, Royal Caribbean. Casting Associate: Andrea Zee CSA. Members of the Casting Society of America. stewartwhitley.com. BJ HOLT (General Manager). Management positions for Broadway, West End and touring productions include Chicago, Fosse, La Cage aux Folles, Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Seussical and Sweet Charity. For Christina and Payson. NANCY HARRINGTON (Associate Director). With Ms. Paulus, Tony Award-winning productions of Pippin; The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess; Hair; and this season’s Finding Neverland. As a collaborator of Bill Irwin’s she was one of the

creators of Fool Moon. She has been involved in more than 200 productions of new American plays and musicals. MIA WALKER (Assistant Director). B’way: Porgy and Bess. Also A.R.T., Public, Flea, Ensemble Studio Theater. B.A., Harvard (Film). MAHLON KRUSE (Production Supervisor) stage managed over a dozen Broadway shows; four national tours; supervised international productions in Stuttgart, London, Manila, Sydney, Hong Kong and Singapore. THE AMERICAN REPERTORY THEATER (A.R.T.). Founded by Robert Brustein in 1980, the A.R.T. at Harvard University is one of the most celebrated theaters and winner of numerous awards, including the Tony and the Pulitzer Prize. Under artistic director Diane Paulus, the A.R.T. continues to expand the boundaries of theater with innovative work such as Sleep No More, Once and The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess. ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION (AEA), founded in 1913, represents more than 49,000 professional stage actors and stage managers working in theaters across the U.S. AEA negotiates wages and working conditions, and provides benefits, including health and pension plans, for members. AEA seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theater as an essential component of our society.

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BARRY & FRAN WEISSLER (Producer). Recipients of seven Tony Awards, including for the longest-running American musical of all time, Chicago. HOWARD & JANET KAGAN (Producer). Broadway: On the Town, The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess (Tony Award), Bonnie & Clyde. OffB’way: The Great Comet. LISA MATLIN (Producer). Proud to be taking Pippin from Broadway to Main Street…! Broadway debut (and now road debut), fittingly, in the favorite musical from her childhood. KYODO TOKYO, INC. (Producer). Since 1950, Japan’s oldest and largest promoter of theater, concerts, performing arts and live events. STEPHEN E. McMANUS (Producer). To my beautiful granddaughters Maddy & Marin: Search and find your “Corner of the Sky.” ALLAN & ADAM GORDON (Producer). Kinky Boots, Evita, Rent, Hairspray, Spamalot, Porgy and Bess. TOM SMEDES/PETER STERN (Producer). Smedes: Peter and the Starcatcher, Next Fall, [title of show]. tomsmedes.com. Stern: Prominent art attorney. Peter and the Starcatcher. BROADWAY ACROSS AMERICA (Producer) is part of the Key Brand Entertainment family of companies owned/operated by John Gore. BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com, Broadway.com. INDEPENDENT PRESENTERS NETWORK (Producer). Consortium of 50 presenters of touring B’way shows across the country. NORTON HERRICK (Producer). Entrepreneur/ philanthropist; Tony winner (Hair); Kentucky Derby winner; real estate, green projects, entertainment and more. theherrickcompany.com. ALLEN SPIVAK (Producer). Tony Award winner. Philadelphia’s Walk of Fame honoree. Chicago, Matilda, The Addams Family and more. REBECCA GOLD (Producer) would do it all again! Porgy and Bess! Hair! Sleep No More! Extensively, nonprofit theater! DAVID & JILL ROBBINS/BRYAN & MARGIE WEINGARTEN (Producer). Private investors looking forward to a “magical” ride! Lifetime theater lovers excited to be a part of Pippin! PHILIP HAGEMANN/MURRAY ROSENTHAL (Producer). Red (Tony), La Bête. London: Sweeney Todd (Evening Standard). HUGH HAYES/JONATHAN REINIS/ JAMIE CESA (Producer). Hayes: has been working Broadway for 25 years. Reinis: Tony Awards: Dame Edna, Def Poetry Jam. Cesa: Wishful Drinking, Kiki & Herb (Tony nom.).

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JIM KIERSTEAD/CARLOS ARANA/MYLA LERNER (Producer). Kinky Boots, Yank!, Thrill Me (Drama Desk nom.)/Award-winning Broadway producer, West End and internationally/Glengarry, End of the Rainbow, Priscilla…, Hair, Finian’s Rainbow. BEN FELDMAN (Producer). N.Y.C. entertainment lawyer (bfgrslaw.com). B’way producing debut. JUST FOR LAUGHS THEATRICALS (Producer). CEO: Adam Blanshay, Chairman: Gilbert Rozon. hahaha.com. SQUARE 1 THEATRICS (Producer). Jay Leland Krottinger, Ryan Tanner. Tulsa, Okla. OffBroadway: Flipside. square1theatrics.com. SHARON A. CARR (Producer). Scottsboro Boys, Time Stands Still, Stick Fly, Cinderella, Trip to Bountiful. Join us! PATRICIA R. KLAUSNER (Producer). Scottsboro Boys, Stick Fly. Off: Groundswell. Member: TRU/CTI. Thanks partners. WENDY FEDERMAN/CARL MOELLENBERG (Producer). Wendy: one Tony award, 24 shows; Carl: four Tony Awards, 24 shows. INFINITY THEATRE CO. / MICHAEL RUBENSTEIN (Producers). Infinity: Anna & Alan Ostroff, Founders. Upcoming B’way: Dames at Sea. Michael: B’way debut/Trilliant Funding. MICHAEL A. ALDEN / DALE BADWAY / KEN MAHONEY (Producers). Alden: two Tonys, Billboard Charting Artist. Badway: two Tonys, actor, Fame-Wall.com. Mahoney: two Tonys, thesmartinvestors.com. JAMES L. SIMON (Associate Producer). Tony nom.; B’way, Off-B’way and London. ALECIA PARKER (Executive Producer). Chicago worldwide. Currently licensing Once the Musical internationally. Upcoming: Finding Neverland, The Heart of Robin Hood and Waitress. Proud mother of Michael. STAFF FOR PIPPIN General Management BJ Holt, General Manager Hilary Hamilton, Associate General Manager TOUR MARKETING AND PRESS REPRESENTATION Anita Dloniak & Associates, Inc. Anita Dloniak Diane Rodes Melissa A. Hazek 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, Justin Huff CSA, Patrick Goodwin CSA,Abbie Brady-Dalton CSA, Cesar A. Rocha CSA, Andrew Femenella CSA, Karyn Casl CSA, Kristina Bramhall, Conrad Woolfe, Rachel Nadler, Rachel Minow, Sean Gannon, Scott Galina

TOUR BOOKING AGENCY The Booking Group Meredith Blair, Kara Gebhar thebookinggroup.com Company Manager......................................................................Bill Schaeffer Production Supervisor...............................................................Mahlon Kruse Production Stage Manager.......................................................Marian DeWitt Stage Manager................................................................Annelise Castleberry Assistant Stage Manager.....................................................Terrance Harrison Assistant Company Manager ..............................................Shoshana Robuck Assistant Director........................................................................... Mia Walker Assistant to Stephen Schwartz....................................................Michael Cole Associate Scenic Designer................................................... Frank McCollough Associate Costume Designer......................................................Angela Kahler Assistant Costume Designer..................................................Jennifer Raskopf “Fastrada” Costume Specialty.................................................Viktoria Grimmy Associate Lighting Designer.................................................Anthony Pearson Assistant Lighting Designer.................................................Jonathan Spencer Automated Lighting Programmer............................................Marc Polimeni Circus Artistic Coordinator...................................................Terrance Harrison Head Carpenter.............................................................................. Elan Bustin Assistant Carpenter/Flyman.......................................................Nick Anthony Assistant Carpenter/Automation.............................................Randall DeBoer Production Electrician............................................................. James Fedigan Head Electrician...............................................................................Bob Jarvis Assistant Electrician/Moving Lights/Pyro.................................. Jeff Chandler Assistant Electrician/Followspot..........................................Ann Marie Roche Head Props..............................................................................Schuyler Woods Assistant Props....................................................................Daniel M. Henke II Illusion Apparatus....................................................Bill Smith, Ronald Binion Production Props Coordinator.................................................. Diana Rebholz Associate Sound Designer/ Programmer.........................................Drew Levy Production Sound..................................................................Alexander Ritter Head Sound.......................................................................Maxine R. Gutierrez Assistant Sound....................................................................Nathan Meredith Wardrobe Supervisor........................................................ David B. Thompson Assistant Wardrobe............................................. Chelsea Katherine Meredith Hair/Make-up Supervisor...........................................................Alicia Monica Make-up Artisan...........................................................................Hagen Linss Production Assistants......... Richard Pessagno, Rachael Wilkin, Elizabeth Goodman Assistant to John Miller.............................................................Nicole Jennino Assistant Keyboard Programmer.............................................Taylor Williams Legal Counsel........................................................Seth Gelblum/Loeb & Loeb Accountant........... Marks Paneth & Shron LLP/Mark D’Ambrosi, Marina Flom Advertising.....................SpotCo/Drew Hodges, Ilene Rosen, Tom Greenwald, Nick Pramik, Stephen Sosnowski, Juliana Hannett, Chris Scherer, Kyle Young, Kristen Bardwil Website Design....................................ArtHouse Interactive/Sara Fitzpatrick Production Photography............................................................. Joan Marcus Tutor/Chaperone............................. On Location Education/Carolyn Dunning Banking..................... City National Bank/Sephanie Dalton, Michele Gibbons Insurance.................................. Aon/Albert G. Ruben Insurance Services, Inc. Merchandising................................................. Broadway Merchandising, LLC Payroll Services...........................................................Castellana Services, Inc. Theatre Displays....................................................................... BAM Signs, Inc. NATIONAL ARTISTS MANAGEMENT CO. Creative Director of Marketing........................................................Jared Fine Head of Business Affairs/Associate Producer..................... Daniel M. Posener Chief Financial Officer.................................................................Bob Williams International Manager................................................................ Nina Skriloff General Management Associate...........................................Stephen Spadaro Associate to the Weisslers..........................................................Brett England Assistant to Mrs. Weissler............................................................. Zach Kaufer Assistant to Alecia Parker...........................................................Nikki Pelazza Assistant to BJ Holt...................................................................... Tyler Forrest Manager of Accounting/Admin.......................................... Marian Albarracin Receptionist........................................................................ Michelle Coleman Messenger.......................................................................................Victor Ruiz Accounting Associate................................................................. Marion Taylor

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Show control and scenic motion control featuring stage command systems and scenery fabrication by PRGScenic Technologies, a division of Production Resource Group, LLC, New Windsor, NY. Additional scenery elements by Proof Productions, Inc. Lighting equipment from PRG Lighting. Sound equipment by Masque Sound. Costumes provided by Jennifer Love Costumes, ParsonsMeares, Tricorne, Jennifer Chapman, Barak, Amy Micallef, Rachel Navarro, Bra*Tenders. Shoes by LaDuca. Wigs by Tom Watson. Video equipment from PRG Video. Magic thanks to Geoffrey Durham and Triney Sandoval. Special Thanks to Nancy Harrington. Theo Ending originally conceived in 1998 by Mitch Sebastian. Special thanks to The Verdon Fosse Legacy LLC for the private coaching of Sasha Allen. Thanks to Yamaha. Special thanks to Fred Hanson for his contribution in mounting this production of Pippin.

THE PIPPIN TOUR IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF RANDY WEEKS (1955–2014). This touring production of Pippin began its magical journey at the Buell Theatre in Denver, Colorado under the guidance of Randy Weeks. We owe him a huge debt of gratitude. He was such a fan of our show and part of it belongs to him. Sadly on Thursday, October 9, the theatre lost one of its fiercest advocates, one of our finest colleagues, and a dear friend. We are honored to be a part of his extraordinary legacy! 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. 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.

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BROADWAY IN DETROIT The Program for the Fisher Theatre Volume 53, Number 13 June 9–21, 2015 Fisher Theatre • Fisher Building 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48202 BroadwayInDetroit.com Under the Management of Nederlander Detroit, LLC Executive Director............................................. Alan N. Lichtenstein Assistant to Mr. Lichtenstein.......................................... Nancy King Director, Corporate Sales/Marketing..............................Scott Myers Senior Director, Marketing........................................... Alyssa Cohen Advertising Director.....................................Debbie Michelson, SMZ Press Agent................... Brendy Barr, Brendy Barr Communications Program Design................................Frank Bach, Bach & Associates THE FISHER THEATRE Business Office Staff Accounting................................................................. Barbara Jones House Staff Theatre Manager.....................................................James Manduzzi House Manager............................................................Reuben Perez Box Office Treasurer...................................................... Marc Roland Group Sales Manager........................................................Amy Yokin Subscription Manager..................................................Gwen Harden Lost and Found........................................................... Robin Teachey Production Staff Head Stage Technician...................................................... Sam Aluia Head Lighting Technician..................................... Suzanne Johnston Head Propman................................................................. Joe Achatz Head Sound Technician..............................................J. B. Ralbovsky Head Scenery Technician................................................Ronald Ivey Wardrobe Supervisor........................................ Kristyn Pinky Mahle Musical Director........................................................ Paul McCaffrey The photographing or sound recording of any performance or the possession of any device for such photographing or sound recording inside the theater without the written permission of the management is prohibited by law. Violations may be punishable by ejection and may render the offender liable for money damages.

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The Musicians of the Fisher Theatre Orchestra employed in this production are members of the Detroit Federation of Musicians, Local 5. Backstage employees are represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (I.A.T.S.E).

Articles found in the theater will be held for 30 days only. Lost article inquiries should be made by phone to (313) 872-l000 between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Fisher Theatre Offices................................................ (313) 872-1000 Broadway In Detroit Season Ticket Office & Subscription Information...........................................(313) 872-1180 Group Sales Information............................................(313) 871-1132 If you expect emergency phone calls please leave your seat location with the ticket taker. For emergencies only during performances.............. (313) 872-1111 New handicap (wheelchair) facilities now located in the main floor lobby near elevators.

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