Broadway Holiday Program by Geffen Playhouse

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BROADWAY HOLIDAY

FROM THE PRODUCING DIRECTOR

WELCOME TO THE GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM ALL OF US HERE AT THE GEFFEN

Playhouse. This year we bring you and your family something special – a way to draw you out of the shopping psychosis, the traumatic traffic and the maniacal merriment and give you an enchanting evening in the theater that in some way captures the true spirit of the holiday season. With this desire to delight in mind, we are currently commissioning a new play that we hope will become a perennial favorite — more details on that are to follow — stay tuned. But in the interim, we are thrilled to be collaborating on a piece that combines the best of the holidays and the best of Broadway with Neil Berg’s Broadway Holiday. This splendid evening includes some of Broadways brightest stars singing an array of holiday favorites and Broadway’s best. We could think of no better way to ring in the new year than with music we all know and love. As we enter 2011 we have a line-up of new and exciting work that is sure to provoke and provide much food for thought. We lead off with Neil LaBute’s The Break of Noon which will bring into question the very nature of the faith that is celebrated this holiday season. Following The Break of Noon is Jane Anderson’s The Escort, a Geffen commissioned world premiere revolving around the sex industry and finally we round out the season with Tracy Lett’s, Superior Donuts directed by Geffen Artistic Director, Randall Arney. This is in just one of our theaters. The Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater hosts two new shows in 2011. In Mother Words gathers some of contemporary theater’s most talented voices for a funny, touching and sometimes unorthodox look at motherhood. David Wiener’s Extraordinary Chambers exposes the ethics of survival through one American couple’s experience in present-day Cambodia. Flexible subscription packages to these shows are available on our website. But one step at a time. Now it’s time to dim the lights, turn off the phones and escape from holiday madness, if only for an hour or two. As always, we here at the Geffen wish you and yours a safe, merry, happy holiday season and we look forward to ringing in the New Year with a raucous celebration of new plays. See you at the theater,

Gilbert Cates Producing Director

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FROM THE CHAIRMAN FRANK G. MANCUSO

IT IS MY PLEASURE TO WELCOME YOU TO BROADWAY HOLIDAY, our seasonal offering with show-stopping tunes sung by Broadway’s best. The holidays have always been my favorite time of the year. It is a reflective time for me. A time to remember what really is important in life and to give thanks for those things and individuals that make it all worthwhile. So it is with deep gratitude that I thank each of you for coming out today to support the work we do here at the Geffen Playhouse. As we continue to expand the work on our stages, and as our programs continue to grow in our community outreach activity for students, seniors and veterans, you play an incredibly important role in our theater’s achievements. We are extremely proud of the body of work that is done at the Geffen both on our stages and for our community, but none of it would be possible without your continued support. In addition, I am thrilled to remind you about our annual Backstage at the Geffen gala. Please save the date — April 11, 2011 for this wonderful evening celebrating our art and supporting our education and outreach programs. It’s truly my favorite event of the year and I will look forward to seeing you there. On behalf of the entire Geffen Playhouse staff we wish you and your loved ones a very safe and happy holiday season. Thank you for spending part of it with us, and as always thank you for your support. Now sit back, relax and enjoy our special holiday show! Respectfully yours,

Frank G. Mancuso

Chairman, Geffen Playhouse

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Frank G. Mancuso Chairman Gilbert Cates President RANDALL ARNEY DONALD BERGHOFF GENE BLOCK HAROLD A. BROWN SUZANNE DEAL BOOTH † MARY ANN CLOYD KIRSTEN COMBS ROBERT A. DALY † DENNIS DOTY JOHN EBEY P2 PERFORMANCES MAGAZINE

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SATURDAY SCENE THEATER FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES

THE GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS

SATURDAY SCENE THEATER FOR FAMILIES

On select Saturday mornings enjoy an interactive journey into the world of plays, music, puppetry and storytelling! Saturday mornings at 11am. Ages 3-103! GWENDOLYN AND THE GOODTIME GANG

GET THERE EARLY!

Saturday Scene isn’t just about watching. Come early and get ready for the show with fun and interactive activities!

GET ON BOARD WITH THE STORY PIRATES! FUNKY PUNKS CIRCUS SPECTACULAR

Encourage the young writers in your family. The Pirates team up with your child in workshops to create original stories performed on the Geffen Stage by the Pirates themselves!

MEET APOLO! STORY PIRATES

MUKASHI MUKASHI: ASIAN TALES FROM LONG AGO

Come meet Apolo, the Saturday Scene mascot and learn about going green while he autographs your program!

Go to www.geffenplayhouse.com/family or call 310.208.5454 for more information and dates. PERFORMANCES MAGAZINE P3

Gilbert Cates PRODUCING DIRECTOR

Randall Arney ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Ken Novice MANAGING DIRECTOR

THE GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS

Neil Berg’s

Produced by

Leftfield Productions Producers

Neil Berg & Adam Friedson Creator/Musical Director

Neil Berg

Scenic Design/Concepts

Patrick Keough

General Manager

Joe D’Urso

Choreography

Jeffry Denman

Production Stage Manager

Brett Nichols

Originally produced in partnership with Victoria Theatre Association, Dayton, Ohio

Opening Night: December 18, 2010 OPENING NIGHT SPONSORED BY:

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BROADWAY HOLIDAY

CAST Carter Calvert Jeffry Denman Rita Harvey Marc Kudisch Ivan Rutherford

BAND Neil Berg................................................................................................................................................Piano Roger Cohen......................................................................................................................................Drums Mickey Hachey.....................................................................................................................................Bass

RUNNING TIME

90 minutes There will be one 15 minute intermission.

The Geffen Playhouse gratefully acknowledges the following media sponsors for their generous support of Broadway Holiday.

The Geffen Playhouse is supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission. This project was also funded in part by the Department of Cultural Affairs, City of Los Angeles. The Geffen Playhouse, a non-profit theater company, is proudly affiliated with the University of California at Los Angeles.

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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST ABOUT THE PLAYERS

CARTER CALVERT Carter Calvert is best known for originating her role in the Tony nominated, It Ain’t Nothin’ But The Blues on Broadway. The New York Times wrote, “Carter Calvert effervesces: her voice echoes chimes in the night” and “Her smoldering grip on “Fever” is positively dangerous”. Previously Ms. Calvert appeared in the World Premiere of Forbidden Vegas in a role she originated. New York credits include the Broadway, Original Cast Album and touring productions of It Ain’t Nothin’ But The Blues. Off-Broadway she appeared in Forbidden Broadway and The Thing About Men at the Promenade Theatre. Ms. Calvert toured Europe in Smokey Joe’s Cafe, played Grizabella in the national tour of Cats, and appeared as the title role in Always, Patsy Cline. Regional credits include: IANBTB at Denver Center Theatre Company, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Crossroads Theatre Company, New Victory Theatre, San Diego Repertory Theater. Sunday in the Park with Georgeat Arena Stage, Unsung Cole... and Classics Too and A Grand Night for Singing at Cleveland Playhouse, Honky Tonk Angels at Cincinnati Playhouse at the Park, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change at Theatre By The Sea (Rhode Island) and Kiss Me Kate at Theatre Under The Stars (Houston). Television credits include: The David Letterman Show, Rosie O’Donnell Show, and The Today Show. She has opened for Liza Minnelli, The Temptations, Chubby Checker and Marilyn McCoo. In 1993, she was named Best Female Vocalist of the Year by Starsong Records. Downbeat Magazine named her Best Female Jazz Vocalist. Ms. Calvert is also an accomplished voice-over artist and can be seen in numerous national commercials including Wendy’s, Voom, MTV and Charles Schwab. She is currently the voice of Airwick. Ms. Calvert has a debut jazz CD, called “Fever,” available at www.cartercalvert.com.

JEFFRY DENMAN Jeffry Denman was nominated for an LA Ovation Award for Best Actor in a Musical for On Your Toes (LA Reprise). He also starred in the San Francisco World Premiere and the LA Premiere of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas.

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Broadway: Original casts of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas (Astaire Award nomination), The Producers, How To Succeed, Dream and the final cast of Cats. Off Broadway: Children of A Lesser God (Keen Company) Face the Music & Of Thee I Sing (City Center Encores), YANK! (York Theatre, Drama Desk Award nom - Best Supporting Actor). Regional: I Loved Lucy (Laguna Playhouse – World Premiere), An American in Paris (Alley Theatre - World Premiere), Dinner With Friends (Portland Stage), Into the Woods (Sacramento Music Circus), Crazy for You (NSMT – IRNE Award for Best Actor in a Musical), Spamalot (Ogunquit Playhouse). A Chorus Line (Pioneer Theatre Company). He is the author of the book A Year with The Producers, a journal of his time in the original cast of Mel Brooks’ hit musical. Recordings: White Christmas, Face the Music, The Producers. Concert: Solo show Jazz Turns at Birdland (Backstage Bistro Award). Standard Time with Michael Feinstein at Carnegie Hall (A Tribute to Fred and Gene). Starred with Marvin Hamlisch at the Kennedy Center (A Tribute to Irving Berlin) as well as with symphonies across the country. Choreography: YANK! (York Theatre – Lucille Lortel nom – Best Choreography), Naked Boys Singing (Off Broadway). As a Director and Choreographer he has helmed over half a dozen Broadway By The Year concerts at NYC’s Town Hall and will be choreographing YANK! directed by David Cromer as it makes its way to Broadway. www.jeffrydenman.com

RITA HARVEY Rita performed on Broadway in the role of Hodel in the latest revival of Fiddler on the Roof, directed by David Leveaux and starring Rosie O’Donell, Harvey Fierstein and Alfred Molina. After covering the two older daughters, she took over the role of Hodel and can see seen in the role at the Lincoln Center Archives. She made her Broadway debut performing the lead role of Christine Daee in The Phantom of the Opera, after two and a half years performing the role with the second national tour. Rita created the role of Lady Edith in the offBroadway hit musical The Prince and the Pauper. At the Irish Repertory Theatre, she played the role of Ethel Chichester in Peg O’ My Heart. Rita also created the role of Elizabeth in the highly-acclaimed concept CD/DVD of Frankenstein the Musical available on Amazon.com. Regional and stock productions include Laurey in Oklahoma! and Johanna in Sweeney Todd (both at Marriott’s Lincolnshire Theater), Julie Jordan in Carousel, Christine in Maurey Yeston’s Phantom, Amalia in She Loves Me, Fiona in Brigadoon, Ann Collier in 1940’s Radio

Hour, Katrin in the play I Remember Mama, and Rose in Street Scene. Rita majored in Opera Performance at Simpson College and then received her Masters degree at Northwestern University. Favorite opera roles include Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro, Adele in Die Fledermaus, Rose in Street Scene, Laurie in The Tender Land, Marcelline in Fidelio, and Monica in The Medium. She can be heard on recordings of The Prince and the Pauper, Tim, A Tale of Two Cities, Big: the Musical, Frankenstein: the Musical and, now, Fiddler on the Roof. Rita is proud to be the principle soprano in Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway, which was voted the number one touring concert in the country! It’s enabled her to perform with such stars as Robert Evan, Liz Callaway, Betty Buckley, Ben Vereen, Craig Schulman, Lillias White, Rita Moreno and Michael Crawford. She has performed with the Westfield Symphony, the Rockford Symphony and The Bowling Green Symphony. Rita has performed in St. Petersburg, Russia in the new musical, Take Flight, by Richard Maltby and David Shire. She recently was involved in the NY workshop production and eagerly awaits a Broadway run of this beautiful show about the Wright Brothers, Amelia Erhardt and Charles Lindbergh. Her solo cabaret, Letting Go, played to rave reviews and is available on CD. Rita is hard at work on her first studio CD which will be available this summer. Rita is extremely proud of her talented husband, Broadway composer Neil Berg, and their gorgeous five-year-old son, Lucas David Berg. Website: www.ritaharvey.com

MARC KUDISCH Broadway: (New York City Opera), The Apple Tree, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Tony nom., Outer Critics Circle nom.), Roundabout’s Assassins (Drama Desk nom.), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle noms.), A Little Night Music (New York City Opera), Bells Are Ringing, The Wild Party, The Scarlet Pimpernel (3.0), High Society, Beauty and the Beast, Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat. Off-Broadway: The Glorious Ones (Lincoln Theatre), See What I Wanna See (Public Theatre, Drama Desk nom.), The Thing About Men, No Strings and Fall Bash 2003 (Encores!), Tamara: The Living Movie. Recent regional: Witches of Eastwick (Signature Theatre D.C.), Summer and Smoke (Hartford Stages), Zorba (Reprise! L.A. Ovation nom., LA Outer Critics nom., Garland award), The Highest Yellow (Signature Theatre, Helen Hayes nom.), A Little Night Music (L.A. Opera). FILM/TV: Break In (Lifetime), Bye Bye Birdie (ABC TV), Sex and the City, Late Night with David

Letterman, All My Children, and Loving. Concerts: Ravinia, Portland Symphony, Philadelphia Philharmonic. Website: marckudisch.cjb.net

IVAN RUTHERFORD Ivan Rutherford has performed the role of Jean Valjean in Les Misérables over 2000 times on Broadway, national tours, and most recently in regional theatres across the country. He was honored with the role during the 10th anniversary company in New York, and co-starred alongside Andrea McArdle (original Annie) at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Maine, and with Lea Salonga on Broadway in the 20th anniversary Les Mis revival. Ivan was also nominated for “Best Actor” for his portrayal of Jean Valjean at the first annual National Broadway Theatre Awards held at the New York Supper Club in NYC. Some other favorite roles include The Caliph in Kismet, Tony in West Side Story, Lt. Joe Cable in South Pacific (Drama-Logue Award) and 2nd Officer Charles Lightoller in the Broadway production of Titanic. Most recently, Ivan was featured as Chester in the reading of Ripper the Musical at the National Alliance of Musical Theatre festival held at New World Stages in New York City. www.ivanrutherford.com

NEIL BERG  (Creator/Musical Director/Producer) Neil is the creator, musical director, and Co-producer of Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway, which is now the number one Broadway touring concert in the United States, currently touring over 120 cities in 2010/2011. As owner of Leftfield Productions, Inc., Neil has produced over a thousand Broadway concerts worldwide with such stars as Michael Crawford, Bernadette Peters, Ben Vereen, Betty Buckley, Rita Moreno, Donna McKechnie, Liz Callaway, Mark Kudisch, Alice Ripley, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Stephanie Block, and many other greats, and has produced concerts for organizations such as Covenant House, and The Leukemia Society of America. In May 2010, Neil was honored with the Distinguished Citizen’s Award,

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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST ABOUT THE PLAYERS by The Rockland Family Shelter for his efforts on behalf of abused women. Neil recently produced the Twenty Year Anniversary production of Maltby and Shire’s classic musical revue Closer Than Ever at the Queens Theater in the Park and Bristol Riverside Theater, starring original cast members Lynne Winterstellar and Sally Mayes. Neil also produced the concert version of the Broadway musical The Secret Garden in association with its composer, Lucy Simon. He has also produced concert versions of The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Chess, and Jesus Christ Superstar. Neil is also the composer/lyricist of the hit Off-Broadway musical The Prince and the Pauper, which ran for two years at the Lambs Theater in New York City. The New York Times raved “(Berg’s) music soars on Angel’s wings.” Neil is currently the composer for the new Broadway-bound musical Grumpy Old Men, based on the Warner Brothers movie classic is scheduled to open in 2010/2011. Neil is collaborating with Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Robert Schenkkan on a new rock musical called The 12 which had its World Premiere at the Broward Center in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Neil has composed the music for a new musical, The Man Who Would Be King, with book and lyrics by DJ Salisbury, and the musical Tim and Scrooge, with book and lyrics by Nick Meglin (former editor of Mad Magazine) which garnered a rave review in the NY Times, starring TONY nominee Bobby Steggert. Neil is the co-owner, with John Asselta, of the SJR Theater Workshop, a theater camp for students in Montvale NJ, which instructs over 200 young actors/singers a year. Neil dedicates everything to his wife, Rita Harvey, and their son, Lucas David Berg.

ADAM FRIEDSON (Producer) Adam’s film and theater productions have been honored with an Academy Award nomination (Children of Fate), an Emmy Award nomination (Fire From the Mountain) and a Tony Award nomination (Bill Maher’s Victory Begins at Home), in addition to winning awards such as Best Documentary Film and Best Cinematography at the Sundance Film Festival. This season Adam produced three new shows with Neil Berg: the 20th Anniversary revival of Richard Maltby Jr. and David Shire’s highly acclaimed musical revue Closer Than Ever with Queens Theater in the Park, Neil Berg’s exciting new Rock’N’ Roll concert, THE 12, and his new Broadway concert, Broadway Holiday. Adam is currently working on eXtras, starring Demian Birchir and a musical adaptation of Alexandre Dumas classic, The Count of Monte Cristo, staring Marc Kudisch; book and lyrics by Robert

Schenkkan;, music and lyrics by Neil Berg. Other theater credits include: Producer of Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Robert Schenkkan’s, By the Waters of Babylon at Seattle Repertory Theater and at the Geffen Playhouse, Co-Producer: Bill Maher: Victory Begins at Home on Broadway (2002 Tony nomination), Dame Edna: The Royal Tour on Broadway (2000 Tony Award), It Ain’t Nothing But the Blues (1999 Tony Award nomination); and Guys and Dolls (national tour). He also produces Neil Berg’s hit Broadway concerts in sixty cities each year and produced the US tours of the Amalia Hernandez’s Ballet Folklorico de Mexico for nearly two decades. BRETT NICHOLS (Production Stage Manager) Brett has been the Production, Tour, and Stage Manager for Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway tour for the past four years, traveling to over 200 cities and 44 states. Prior to that, he has worked as a performer, director, and stage manager in over 40 shows, including a 2 year run at the Lamb’s Theatre, assistant stage managing the off-Broadway production of The Prince and the Pauper. He also recently directed Othello and Much Ado About Nothing in his hometown in upstate New York.

GILBERT CATES (Producing Director) Gilbert Cates is recognized as a leader in television, film and theater. Currently presiding as the Producing Director of the Geffen Playhouse, he is dedicated to enriching the Los Angeles theatrical spectrum by presenting the finest in contemporary and classical theater. In November 1996, Cates was the recipient of the Jimmy Dolittle Award for Outstanding Contribution to Los Angeles Theater. He received the 1999 Ovation Award for best play for Collected Stories, starring Linda Lavin and Samantha Mathis, which he directed at the Geffen. The accolades for Cates expand into other areas of the entertainment industry. He produced and directed the 1970 film version of the Broadway hit I Never Sang for My Father, starring Melvyn Douglas, Gene Hackman and Estelle Parsons. The movie earned three Academy Award nominations. Cates also directed Joanne Woodward and Sylvia Sidney in the 1973 film Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams, which received two Oscar nominations. Other film directing credits include: The Promise, One Summer Love, The Last Married Couple in America, Oh! God Book II and Backfire. He further distinguished himself as director and/ or producer of a number of television dramatic specials. These include NBC’s 1972 Emmy Award-winning To

all My Friends on Shore, starring Bill Cosby, ABC’s 1974 The Affair starring Natalie Wood and Robert Wagner, NBC’s 1975 After the Fall starring Faye Dunaway and Christopher Plummer. Other credits include: Johnny, We Hardly Knew Ye, The Kid from Nowhere, County Gold, Faerie Tale Theater’s Rapunzel and Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Hobson’s Choice, Burning Rage, Consenting Adults, Fatal Judgment, Do You Know the Muffin Man, Call Me Anna, Absolute Strangers, In My Daughter’s Name, and Tom Clancy’s Netforce (Cates directed James Agee’s A Death in the Family for Masterpiece Theater’s American Collection of PBS and Donald Margulies’ Collected Stories for PBS Hollywood Presents). In September 2002, he directed David Eldridge’s Under the Blue Sky for The Geffen Playhouse and directed Cat on a Hot Tin Roof in 2005, the inaugural production in the newly-renovated Geffen Playhouse. In February 2007 he directed Jeffrey Hatcher’s A Picasso in the Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater. He served two terms as President of the Directors Guild of America from 1983 to 1987. In 1989, he received the Guild’s Robert B. Aldrich Award for extraordinary service and, in 1991, he received the DGA’s Honorary Life Membership. He also served as Dean of the UCLA School of Theater Film and Television (which he founded) from 1990—1998. In 2008, Cates produced the 80 th Annual Academy Awards show for ABC, his 14th occasion producing the Awards, for which he has already garnered 84 nominations and 17 Emmy Awards. Mr Cates was born in New York City and attended Syracuse University. Married to Dr. Judith Reichman, he has four children, two stepchildren and six grandchildren.

RANDALL ARNEY (Artistic Director) Randall begins his eleventh season as Artistic Director at the Geffen where he has directed The Female of the Species, The Seafarer, Atlanta, David Mamet’s Speed-The-Plow, Arthur Miller’s All My Sons, Richard Greenberg’s Take Me Out, Stephen Jeffreys’ I Just Stopped by to See the Man, Rebecca Gilman’s Boy Gets Girl, David Rambo’s God’s Man in Texas and Conor McPherson’s The Weir. An ensemble member of Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre Company in 1984, Arney also acted as the company’s artistic director from 1987 to 1995. Broadway transfers under his leadership include The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, The Song of Jacob Zulu (six Tony Award nominations) and The Grapes of Wrath (Tony Award winner). Arney’s acting credits with Steppenwolf include Born Yesterday, Ghost in the Machine, The

Homecoming, Frank’s Wild Years, You Can’t Take It With You, Fool for Love, Coyote Ugly, True West and Balm in Gilead. Film/TV credits include Normal, Weapons of Mass Distraction (both for HBO), Grey’s Anatomy (ABC) and Judging Amy (CBS).

KEN NOVICE (Managing Director) Prior to joining Geffen Playhouse Novice served as Managing Director and Director of External Affairs at Pasadena Playhouse. Prior to that he was Director of Marketing and Public Relations for San Diego’s Tony Award-winning Old Globe Theatre developing marketing and public relations programs for Jack O’Brien’s revival of Damn Yankees, the Tony Award-nominated musical The Full Monty, Henry IV starring John Goodman as well as the Tony-nominated hit Play On! among many others. Novice’s credits also include marketing and public relations with the Tony Award-winning Denver Center Theater Company and New York’s Circle Repertory Company. As Director of Programming for YouthStream Media Networks he developed national marketing and public relations programs for major motion pictures from Columbia Pictures, DreamWorks S. K. G. , Buena Vista Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Fox Broadcasting, 20th Century Fox, MGM, New Line Cinema and Warner Brothers Pictures. He also managed Ken Novice Entertainment Marketing, working with such clients as The Salvation Army, Sephra Fountains LLC, and promotional partners including Warner Brothers, American Express and Gelson’s among others. Novice served as Head of Theatre Management for the California State University Long Beach theatre management M. F. A. /M. B. A. degree program and has been a guest lecturer at San Diego State University and the University of California, San Diego. He holds a B. A. from the Pennsylvania State University and an M. B. A. from San Diego State University.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS PRODUCTION STAFF FOR BROADWAY HOLIDAY Set Decoration Chuck olsen Deck Supervisor dwayne barnes Master Electrician darren rezowalli Audio Mixer james grabowski Wardrobe Supervisor leah a. lewis Followspot Operator eric svaleson Followspot Operator ryan tirrell Stage Audio michael gunderson ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Lighting Equipment provided by Entertainment Lighting Services Sound Equipment provided by Jon Sound Inc. SPECIAL THANKS UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television Scene, Prop, Sound and Costume Shops, London Cleaners, peet’s coffee and tea UCLA SCHOOL OF THEATER, FILM AND TELEVISION The Geffen Playhouse is affiliated with the University of California at Los Angeles, specifically the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. The Geffen Playhouse values its role as an important educational resource by providing students with master classes, workshops and internships. Students are also able to work and learn from distinguished visiting Geffen artists such as Donald Margulies, Annette Bening, Terrence McNally, Alan Ayckbourn, David Mamet, David Ives and Jon Robin Baitz in areas of directing, playwriting, acting, design, dramaturgy, management and production. The Geffen Playhouse also draws upon the distinguished experts in the university to enhance the theater’s programs and research. 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.

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W LOS ANGELES – WESTWOOD MODERN AMERICAN CUISINE Honored two years running as one of L.A.’s “Top 50” restaurants by Angeleno magazine, NINETHIRTY is the sleek, chic dining room at the W Hotel that showcases modern American cuisine that as fresh and cutting-edge as the W itself. The big, bold flavors on the ever-changing menu showcase locally grown organic products and artisanal ingredients. Beyond exceptional garden items, the meats, chops, fish, and seafood are the stars, with both small and large plate offerings. Enjoy delicious pre- and posttheater dining, NINETHIRTY nibbles, dessert, or sip a glass of wine or signature cocktail beside a sexy outdoor fireplace in NINETHIRTY’s cozy patio.

TANINO RISTORANTE Tanino Ristorante Bar is a shimmering pearl of Italian life located in the heart of Westwood Village. Executive Chef/Owner Tanino Drago welcomes you to experience his restaurant rich in culture, exquisite architecture and to savor the delicious flavors of his home country. Enjoy the mushroom soup with fontina, pumpkin tortelloni in a cream and sage sauce, daily fresh fish specials or a T-bone steak.

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PALOMINO Palomino is perfect before and after theater, open until midnight Monday through Saturday and until 11pm Sundays. Featuring an inspired menu of Mediterranean dishes using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Palomino’s all-day happy hour is the best in town, with appetizer specials allday in our bar.

ZAGAT AWARD-WINNING SUSHI & ASIAN BISTRO Named for the Japanese God of Mischief, Tengu combines a traditional sushi house with a stylish lounge atmosphere that showcases some of the most delicious sushi and Asian cuisine this side of the Ginza. Honored with the Zagat Award of Distinction, Tengu is known for many thrilling specialties: try Sushi Chef Masa Endo’s subarashi roll, kurama yama, and sashimi picante – all signature. Executive Chef Vernon McHenry’s hot kitchen food also soars with many delectable creations. The lively bar scene features hand-crafted cocktails, rare Japanese sake flights, and Tengu’s famous chilled pineapple-infused sake…perfect to toast the holidays!

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Don’t miss what has been voted one of the TOP TEN “BEST EVENTS IN LOS ANGELES”!

YOU NEVER KNOW WHO WILL SHOW UP ON THIS AMAZING NIGHT! Past Geffen Playhouse artists and friends who came out to support and perform include: Julie Andrews

Dana Delany

Christina Applegate

Sharon Lawrence

Hank Azaria

Jane Lynch

Annette Bening

Matthew Morrison

Beau Bridges

Ray Romano

Carol Burnett

French Stewart

Sarah Chang

Dick Van Dyke

Kristin Chenoweth

Nia Vardalos

Alan Cumming

Rita Wilson

BE PART OF THE SHOW For more information on tickets and sponsorships, please contact Development at 310.208.6500x128 P12 PERFORMANCES MAGAZINE

If you believe that arts programming in public schools is too important to be ignored, make a year-end donation to the Geffen Playhouse education and outreach programs. As a thank you for your support, you will receive the following benefits: $5,000

Brings free arts programming to TEN classrooms (300 youth) DONOR BENEFITS: • Two tickets to Geffen Playhouse main stage opening nights • Concierge services for house seats at other local and nationwide theaters • 2010/2011 membership to the Marcia Israel-Curley Founders Room, recognition on the lobby glass wall and in program

$1,000

Brings free arts programming to TWO classrooms (60 youth) DONOR BENEFITS: • Recognition on the Herb & Beverly Gelfand Education wall and in the program • Concierge services for house seats at other local and nationwide theaters • 2010/2011 membership to the Marcia Israel-Curley Founders Room and program recognition • Parking vouchers for each main stage show

$3,000

Brings free arts programming to five classrooms (150 youth) DONOR BENEFITS: • Two orchestra season tickets to 2010/2011 main stage productions • Concierge services for house seats at other local and nationwide theaters • 2010/2011 membership to the Marcia Israel-Curley Founders Room and program recognition • Parking vouchers for each main stage show

$500

Brings free arts programming to one classroom (30 youth) DONOR BENEFITS: • 2010/2011 program recognition • Parking vouchers for each main stage show

$250

Brings free arts programming to 15 youth DONOR BENEFITS: • 2010/2011 program recognition • Two complimentary drinks at the Geffen Playhouse bar

$150

Brings free arts programming to 10 youth DONOR BENEFITS: • Two complimentary drinks at the Geffen Playhouse bar

for more information: Please call development 310.208.6500x136

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THE GEFFEN AT A GLANCE ADDRESS

SUPPORT THE GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE

Geffen Playhouse 10886 Le Conte Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90024 Administrative Offices.............310.208.6500 Box Office................................. 310.208.5454 Subscriber Hotline.................. 310.208.2028 geffenplayhouse.com

Become a Geffen Playhouse donor! Please contact Regina Miller: 310.208.6500, ext 112 or reginam@geffenplayhouse.com

TICKET SERVICES Box Office Window When shows are not in performance, the Box Office window is open: 7 Days a Week...............................12 pm— 6 pm During the run of a show, the window will be open until curtain. Please note: The Box Office is unable to process exchanges and future sales one hour prior to curtain time on any performance day. Phone Center....................... 310.208.5454 If you are calling regarding single tickets or general information, the Box Office Phone Center is open: 7 Days a Week...............................12 pm— 6 pm The Box Office window and Phone Center are closed on major holidays. SUBSCRIBER SERVICES Subscriber Hotline............... 310.208.2028 If you are a Geffen subscriber, the Subscriber Hotline is available to assist you Monday through Friday from 10 am until 6 pm.

TICKET DONATIONS If you cannot use your tickets, you may release them to the Geffen prior to the date of your show, in time for resale, and you will receive an acknowledgement for a charitable contribution. Please mail to: Geffen Ticket Services 10886 Le Conte Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90024 or call the Box Office. REFUNDS It is the policy of the Geffen Playhouse not to issue refunds on subscriptions or on any single performance tickets. AT THE THEATER Accessible Accommodation The Geffen Playhouse is fully committed to ensuring a satisfying theater experience for our patrons with special needs or disabilities. The theaters have been designed to provide excellent seating for patrons in wheelchairs. Please call the Box Office to discuss your needs.

Listening Devices Infrared listening devices are available free of charge at all performances. Listening devices can be retrieved at the Theater Concierge Desk in the lobby. Please arrive early to obtain a listening device, they are subject to availability. Signed Performances When appropriate, each play of the season will have a special performance that will be sign-language interpreted for the deaf and hearing impaired. Call the Box Office for more info or email boxoffice@geffenplayhouse.com. Late Seating Should you arrive late to the theater or vacate your seat during the performance, please expect to be held in the lobby until an appropriate pause in the action on-stage. To minimize disturbance to other patrons, you may be sat into the first available location by the house staff even if different from your assigned seat. Be advised that some productions or circumstances may not allow for late seating. To ensure you enjoy the performance in your assigned seat, please arrive at the theater early. PARKING The following parking facilities are convenient to the Geffen Playhouse; all facilities provide parking for patrons with special needs or disabilities: Westwood Plaza — 924 Westwood Blvd. Phone...............................................310.208.4474 Flat Rate of $7 after 5 pm* Hours of Operation: Monday—Thursday ........................7 am—12 am Friday ...................................................7 am—1 am Saturday ..............................................8 am—1 am Sunday..............................................10 am—11 pm Westwood Center — 1100 Glendon Ave. Phone...............................................310.208.8589 Flat Rate of $6 after 5pm* Hours of Operation: Monday—Friday............................... 8 am—1 am Saturday..............................................9 am—2 am Sunday................................................11 am—11 pm * Please note these facilities do not honor Donor Parking Passes.

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GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE STAFF Gilbert Cates Producing Director

Randall Arney Artistic Director

Ken Novice Managing Director

ARTISTIC

PRODUCTION

Mary Garrett Artistic Manager Amy Levinson Literary Manager/Dramaturg Heidi Snoe Executive Assistant to the Producing Director Phyllis Schuringa Casting Director & Assistant to the Artistic Director Kristina Leach Literary Associate

Daniel Ionazzi Matthew Carleton Jill Barnes Dwayne Barnes James Grabowski Darren Rezowalli Leah A. Lewis

DEVELOPMENT

COMMUNICATIONS

Regina Miller Development Director Ellen Catania Director of Major Gifts & Corporate/Foundation Partnerships Angela LaManna Annual Fund Manager Jessica Brusilow Associate Director of Donor Relations Ava Bogle Development Assistant Jamie Sherman Development and Events Manager

Allison Rawlings Tyler Tangalin

Behnaz Ataee General Manager

Production Manager Technical Director Production Coordinator Assistant Technical Director Sound Master Master Electrician Wardrobe Supervisor

Director of Communications Communications Intern

MARKETING & SALES

Frankie Ocasio Executive Assistant to the Managing Director Maryam Kermani Staff Accountant Janet Huynh Staff Accountant Maureen Lestelle Human Resources/Benefits Manager Marguerite Harris Receptionist

Joseph Yoshitomi Marketing Director Karen Gutierrez Associate Marketing Director Mark San Filippo Ticket Services Director & Database Administrator Ivy Khan Marketing Coordinator Brian Dunning Graphics / Production Artist Stephanie Strand Audience Services & Subscription Manager Paul Millet Group Sales Janice Bernal Associate Box Office Manager Bryan Martin Associate Box Office Manager Janet Huynh Assistant Box Office Manager Korie Benavidez, Audrey Cain, Ariel Goldberg, Scott Kriloff, Richard Martinez, Lilach Mendelovich, Ryan Sandoval, Martin Wurst Box Office Staff Zack Hamra, Rodrigo Perez, Grace Resler, Ben Seay Audience Services

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

FRONT OF HOUSE

Miguel del Castillo Victor Cueva De Loera Mario Santillan-Perez

Jeni Pearsons Events Coordinator Tyler Tangalin Supervising House Manager Jessica Kummer, Sarah Rosenbloom, Zack Schultz House Managers Abdoulaye N’Gom Head Usher Beth Behrs, Adam Carr, Lindsey Cerny, Tiger Curran, Tommy French, Matt Jones, Sean Jones, Kimberly Legg, Katie Mitchell, Leah Munson, Jonathan Schwartz, Julianne Tveten Ushers

EDUCATION Debra Pasquerette Education Director Louise Hung Resident Teaching Artist & Education Associate Alex Rogals Education Coordinator

ADMINISTRATION

Facility Manager Maintenance Custodial

This theater operates under agreement between the League of Resident Theaters and Actors Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States. The scenic, costume, lighting and sound designers in LORT theaters are represented by United Scenic Artists Local USA-829, IATSE. P16 PERFORMANCES MAGAZINE