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A welcome from our President Happy 80th birthday to MPAC! Mayo Performing Arts Center, a nonprofit organization, has been at the heart of arts and entertainment in Morristown since it first opened as the single screen Community Theatre in 1937. Eighty years later, it is an honor and a privilege to be part of a community that is committed to sustaining the legacy that Walter Reade originally founded. Through your support, this magnificent historic venue has helped to create wonderful experiences and memories for so many; memories that we continue to share with our family and friends through many generations. As part of our mission, we proudly continue the tradition of giving back, offering enriching programs that serve the public, often at no cost. Be on the lookout throughout the year as we announce free lectures, movies, concerts on the mainstage, performances on the plaza and events throughout the community. We hope you will take advantage of these diverse and exciting opportunities. Education and outreach are integral parts of our mission. MPAC brings the arts into schools, community centers, nursing homes and hospitals â&#x20AC;&#x201C; bringing joy, inspiring hope, and instilling a sense of creativity and community to students in schools lacking arts programs and to those unable to travel to the Theatre. MPACâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Miracle Project classes for those with special needs, and our relaxed performances on the main stage, are perfect examples of how the arts can truly became a transformative experience in someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life. It is the goal of our entire organization to create an accessible and inclusive environment that offers something for everyone. Thank you for supporting us and for joining us again this season. We are thrilled to continue the tradition of offering memorable experiences, this year, and in the next eighty years. Warm Regards,

Allison Larena President & CEO

A welcome from our Board Chairman Mayo Performing Arts Center, a nonprofit arts organization, contributes to the well-being and economic health of the community we serve. Earlier this year, Americans for the Arts, a national nonprofit arts advocacy group, completed a study of the economic impact of the arts locally and nationally in 2015. The study indicates that communities that support the arts and culture not only enhance their quality of lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;they also invest in their economic well-being. Working with Morris Arts and Art Pride New Jersey, the study provides compelling evidence that the nonprofit arts and culture sector is a $31.8 million industry in Morris Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;one that supports nearly 1,000 full-time equivalent jobs and generates $3.2 million annually in local and state government revenue. Whether serving the local community or out-of-town visitors, a vibrant arts and culture industry helps local businesses thrive. Unlike most industries, the arts leverage significant event-related spending by their audiences. Nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, which spent $15.8 million during 2015, leveraged a remarkable $16 million in additional spending by their audiencesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;spending that pumped vital revenue into restaurants, hotels, retail stores, parking garages, and other local businesses. As the largest arts organization in the county, our economic impact alone has been calculated at over $15 million. MPAC is proud to be a valuable community partner. As we look toward the future, we hope to meet the growing needs of our community and be the central resource for entertainment and arts education that makes Morristown one of the best communities in New Jersey to work, live and raise a family. We appreciate your support in helping us achieve this goal and hope that you will continue to recognize the value of Mayo Performing Arts Center in your community. Sincerely,

Joseph M. Goryeb Chairman, Board of Trustees

Miracles Continue to Happen at MPAC Autism and Special Needs Programs Continue to Expand

New Jersey historian John T. Cunningham often described the revival of MPAC as “The Miracle on South Street.” In January 2017, new miracles began to take place in MPAC’s education studios every Thursday afternoon with the launch of The Miracle Project. Those miracles became evident on the evening of June 6, when students from MPAC’s inaugural Miracle Project classes took the stage for their final session open performance in front of family and friends, and everyone in the theatre shared a special moment of sheer joy. The Miracle Project is an evidenced-based, award-winning program that uses music, dance and theatre to bring out the best of children with autism. Its goal is to provide children with tools to build communication, social skills, self-esteem through inclusive theater and to become part of a performing arts community. When MPAC decided to establish a special needs program within its Performing Arts School, Education Director Cathy Roy was determined to create one that would be in line with the school’s philosophy to serve each child, build their selfesteem and give every participant an individual experience. The Miracle Project made for an ideal match. MPAC found its kindred spirit in the Los Angeles based program, established by Elaine Hall and chronicled in the Emmy Award winning documentary Autism the Musical. “MPAC and The Miracle Project are so aligned in the way we approach the arts that it was such a natural fit,” said Ms. Hall.

The Miracle Project’s arrival at MPAC comes at a time when a staggering 2.5% of children in the State are diagnosed with autism, considerably higher than the national average of 1.5%. Two 22-week courses for children ages 9-15 began in January 2017. One course was offered for children who required individual aides and featured neuro-typical “peer mentor” students who volunteered to undergo the program alongside their peers with autism. The second course was designed for students who do not require individual aides, along with 10 volunteer students. “This wasn’t just about singing and performing, but also about learning social skills, how to make a friend, gain confidence and become part of something awesome,” said Jenny Boeckel, MPAC Education Manager, who participated in the program as a teacher. Every parent and every teacher wants their child to feel special, included and important, and MPAC’s Miracle Project’s Classes delivered on that promise of giving them a wonderful experience. “For an hour each week, my son got a chance to participate in a class he loves,” said Elle, a mother of one of the students. As the only program in New Jersey that is certified to use The Miracle Project’s methodology, MPAC has ambitious plans to grow the program to meet the needs of the autism community. This fall, MPAC has doubled the program, expanding to four classes and is looking for ways to develop programs for adults with autism. In addition, the Theatre continues to offer “relaxed performances” for families to enjoy an entertainment experience together. Major support for MPAC’s Miracle Project program was provided by Jacobs Levy Equity Management. Additional support was provided by the Paragano Family Foundation, The Calais Foundation, Joseph M and Jeanne Goryeb, Gil and Claire Zweig, Nicholas and Elizabeth De Angelo and the Walmart Foundation and by Starlight Ball 2016 Fund-A-Need Donors. For more information about MPAC’s Miracle Project program, class registration and to view a video of the program in action, go to https://www. mayoarts.org/education/the-miracle-project Our Mission Mayo Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, presents a wide range of programs that entertain, enrich, and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of Northern New Jersey. The 2017-2018 season is made possible, in part, by a grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as support received from the F.M. Kirby Foundation and numerous other foundations, corporations and individuals.

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Mayo Performing Arts Center Board of Trustees Joseph M. Goryeb, Chairman Robert Mulholland, Vice Chairman Anita J. Siegel, Esq., Secretary & Legal Counsel Mary Jane Robertson, Treasurer Allison Larena, President & CEO Todd Anderson Wendy Aresty Susan Brauer Sally Epstein Edward A. Gramigna, Jr., Esq. Linda Hellstrom

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Chairman Emeritus Bud Mayo Trustee Emeritus Leonard Sichel HONORARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Honorable Brendan T. Byrne The Honorable Timothy P. Dougherty The Honorable Thomas H. Kean, Sr. Joe Piscopo John Pizzarelli

Staff Allison Larena Administration Ed Kirchdoerffer Sasha Pensado Anthony Scareon Charles Miller Adrienne Beck Shayna Super Kadie Dempsey Julie Dwoskin Michele Bezak

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Box Office Cheryl Yosh Box Office Manager Carolyn Zybura Assistant Box Office Manager Denise Biel Box Office Associate Eileen Fee Box Office Associate Marthe Lablans Box Office Associate Mimi Leiter Box Office Associate Kathleen O'Donnell Box Office Associate Marlene Rabiner Box Office Associate Erica Henderson-Smith Box Office Associate Devon Strom Box Office Associate Development Marysue DePaola Development Director Justin Wynn Assistant Director of Development Lana Missaggia Membership & Special Events Manager Christina Wolfe Development Associate

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Our Mission Mayo Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, presents a wide range of programs that entertain, enrich, and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of Northern New Jersey. The 2017-2018 season is made possible, in part, by a grant from theÂ New Jersey State Council on the Arts/ Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as support received from the F.M. Kirby Foundation and numerous other foundations, corporations and individuals.

VERIZON LOT 125 SPACES

VAIL MANSION LOT & DECK 110 SPACES

GOOD GRIEF LOT 45 SPACES

Where to park for your show We’re working hard to offer parking solutions to make your MPAC experience stress free. Please refer to your pre-show email and our online preshow planner for show-specific information.

Mayo Performing Arts Center Parking Options • • • • •

$5 parking is available for many shows exclusively for MPAC patrons at the Verizon Lot at 39 Maple Ave. $10 parking is available for many shows at the Presbyterian Church across the street from MPAC. Limited Spaces $5 parking is available for select performances at the Good Grief lot at 38 Elm Street. New! $5 Parking is available at 190 South St (at the light at James St. the old Calaloo Cafe building) We are now offering the opportunity to reserve your parking in advance for many events. Look for an email on whether reserved parking is available for your show for the above lots.

Free Parking Option • FREE parking is available at Morristown Town Hall, approximately 1/3 mile from MPAC starting at 5:00 pm. Additional Recommended Parking • Local parking garage options: DeHart Street Garage, Ann/Bank Street Garage, Dalton Street Garage and The Highlands Garage. • The Dumont Street Lot is a short walk from the theatre via Pine Street. The lot at Franklin & Elm is another option.

MPAC operates a FREE shuttle service for select performances from the Dehart Street Garage and Verizon Lot. Please refer to your pre-show email or our online pre-show planner for availability. Don’t get caught in lines at the end of the night paying for your parking! MPAC patrons can pay for parking at the DeHart, Ann/Bank Street and Dalton Garages at the MPAC box office. This offer is only good for cars parked after 5pm on MPAC show nights.

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Sunday, January 14, 2018

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ALL HANDS ON DECK

Mayo Performing Arts Center

SUNDAY, JANUARY 14, 2018 - Dedicated to the men and women who served our country in WWII and the Korean Conflict -

CAST

Ted Crosley...............................................................................................................................................Jody Madaras John Handley....................................................................................................................................Hunter Frederick Daisy Maxwell................................................................................................................................... McKenzie Custin Betty Blake..................................................................................................................................................... Valerie Hill Daisy Maxwell/Betty Blake-understudy....................................................................................Rebecca Kostell

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Executive Producer...............................................................................................................................Jody Madaras Associate Producer..................................................................................................................................... Valerie Hill Director of Marketing (southern states).................................................................LtCol Rich Beil USMC Ret. Marketing Associate....................................................................................................................................... Abi Abel Art Design...................................................................................................................................... Dannica Campbell Group Sales Specialist........................................................................................................................... Leisa Morace Production Managers....................................................................................... David/Vandervliet/Jason Leyva Lighting Design.................................................................................................................................. Ryan Tymensky Costume Design.............................................................................................................................. Dale Dibernardo Sound Design..........................................................................................................................................Les Brown, Jr. Jody Madaras (Creator, Director/Choreographer, whose talents seem boundless. Valerie’s an Ted Crosley) NYU graduate and her favorite shows she’s Broadway: Finian’s Rainbow (with Lauren performed include: Les Misérables (Fantine); Bacall). First National Tour: I Love Lucy Live Nine, The Full Monty; Do I Hear A Waltz?; Camelot; Onstage, The Drowsy Chaperone (u/s Man In Nunsense; A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline; She Chair, Dance Captain), Irving Berlin’s I Love a Loves Me; Show Boat; Baby. Heartfelt Interest: Piano - Japan tour. Off-Broadway: Peg O’ My Working with animals in need; “Be part of the Heart (Irish Repertory), An Evening of Frank solution to stop animal cruelty & remember Loesser (92nd ST Y). Television: As The World to spay/neuter!” Love to my family and friends Turns. Regional: Music Man (Riverside Theatre, who encourage me to always let my heart sing! FL), Singin’ In The Rain (Merry-Go-Round Hunter Frederick (John Handley) Playhouse), White Christmas (Actors’ Playhouse, VMT), Crazy For You (First Euro-Tour, S.S Norway, Hunter is an actor, singer, improver, host and Phoenix Theatre - Zoni Award Best Actor 2008, entertainer operating in New York City. Hunter Modesto CA), Godspell (with Rex Smith), Annie originally hails from the state of Texas, and has (Paper Mill), Red, Hot & Blue! (Goodspeed an MFA in Musical Theatre from Sam Houston Opera House), You Can’t Take It With You (Two State University. Some of Hunters favorite River Theatre), 42nd Street (State Theatre of theatre roles include: Tony in West Side Story, and North Carolina). Director/Choreographer: Chad, the Elvis like roustabout, in All Shook Up. The Drowsy Chaperone (Gateway Playhouse), McKenzie Custin (Daisy Maxwell) Crazy For You (Norwegian Cruise Lines), Little Women, The Musical (Toledo premiere), Heroes McKenzie is thrilled to be joining the company (premiere, P.S. 176, NYC), eight original musical of The All Hands On Deck! Show. She is a recent revues - Pemberville Opera House. Artistic graduate of Montclair State University's BFA Director: Pemberville Opera House (2001- Musical Theatre program. Since graduation 2007). Graduate of University of Michigan. she has been to North Carolina at Highlands Playhouse, and recently completed a run of www.JodyMadaras.com. Mary Poppins at Centenary Stage Co in the title Valerie Hill (Betty Blake) role. She was most recently in NYC performing Valerie is so honored to be part of the incredible in the immersive children's theater experience, All Hands On Deck! Show and is excited to get Pip’s Island. She would like to thank the creative to work with the incomparable Jody Madaras team of AHOD! Show for the chance to perform

ALL HANDS ON DECK some of America’s most beloved music. She Cleveland-native, NYU Steinhardt graduate. would also like to thank her parents for their All my love to my family and Dylan. www. endless support. mckenziecustin.com rebeccakostell.com Rebecca Kostell (Daisy Maxwell/Betty Blake- David A. Vandervliet (Production Manager) understudy) David has been a producer/director/stage Regional/International: Disney Cruise Line manager/writer/ designer among other things (Cinderella/Mary Poppins/Belle), Mary Poppins for almost twenty years working in New (Mrs. Banks), White Christmas, 42nd Street. NY York City on and off Broadway, as well as on Credits: Sweeney Todd (Johanna), Sweet Smell of national tours and at regional theatres around Success (Susan), Guys and Dolls, The Most Happy the country. David is a proud alumni of the Fella, Question 1! (Elissa), Final Kiss (Nurse). University of Michigan.

About Our Home in Branson, Missouri: The ALL HANDS ON DECK! Show is based out of Branson, Missouri, and is located at the Dutton Family Theater! For tickets and information about the Branson show schedule visit: www. AllHandsOnDeckShow.com or call 417-332-2772.

SYNOPSIS: ALL SINGING! ALL DANCING! ALL BIG BAND! Based on Bob Hope’s 1942 USO tour to the troops in the field, The ALL HANDS ON DECK! Show is a new, two-act revue performed by four charismatic singer/dancer/comics and a 9-piece orchestra featuring the songs, dances and laughs that America has loved since the ‘40s. From 1941 to 1945, our nation was embroiled in a great world war. Hollywood’s brightest stars, directors and screenwriters responded to the call of duty by sending our men in uniform real living entertainment. The Setting: July 4th, 1942. Act One brings a war-bond drive to “your hometown." Hosted by Ted Crosley (the Bob Hope-type) and featuring John Handley (Hollywood’s favorite new tenor), Daisy Maxwell (the “sweater girl”) and Betty Blake (the “bond bombshell”), all goes as planned until an urgent telegram informs the group that bad weather has forced a hasty departure in order to make it back to Chicago for a live radio broadcast on Armed Forces Radio. But, instead of leaving as instructed, Crosley and his gang decide to stay and do the live radio broadcast right from your theatre! Act Two becomes a live radio show complete with a live studio audience! On air antics, classic commercials, timeless songs and hilarious, impromptu skits power the radio show until the performance comes full circle with a big patriotic finish that pays tribute to both active duty and veteran members of our armed forces. Songs include: Chattanooga Choo-Choo, Atchison Topeka And The Santa Fe, I’m In The Mood For Love, Pennsylvania Polka, I’ll Never Smile Again, Any Bonds Today?, Don’t Fence Me In, America The Beautiful, Deep In The Heart Of Texas, Thanks For The Memory and a powerful Military Medley. The ALL HANDS ON DECK! Show boasts 42 of the Greatest American songs ever written (classic Big Band hits in original arrangements) all packaged in a fun-filled, true-to-life reproduction of the kind of USO show Bob Hope and Jack Benny would have taken to the troops: classic humor and great music from those special days of road shows, war-bond drives, and radio broadcasts. COME CELEBRATE America with The ALL HANDS ON DECK! Show!

Friday, January 19, 2018

TAPESTRY: THE CAROLE KING SONGBOOK Suzanne O Davis is very fortunate to be known as one of the busiest and most talented musicians in Ontario. Her career's journey has taken her across the globe from the Middle East to Texas to Cuba performing as a keyboardist, vocalist, and tribute artist. Her versatility keeps her in demand, and involved in all aspects of a musician’s life. Music has always been a driving force in her life as a vocalist, flute player, pianist, teacher, and high energy performer.

out audiences in Canada and the US. Not only does Suzanne channel the characteristics of Carole at the piano, but her comfortable stage presentation really endears her to the audience. “I really like to have fun and talk ‘with’ the audience about the history of the songs. I think people want to feel that we’re all sharing these moments together…and we are.”

Suzanne has an incredible career, but wanted to present a show that stands out from other Her roots started in Ohio at the age of 5, where tribute acts with an artist that is a genuine fit, and she was enrolled in children’s programs at the one of a kind. She also feels that the importance Cleveland Institute of Music. She has voraciously of this show is not to be an over-the-top flashy studied in proper classrooms, private lessons, spectacle, but an organic and respectful salute universities, and the road school of hard knocks. to a musical icon that has had so much influence Suzanne brings all of these facets together on popular music. to make each performance a combination of “The real Carole King fans are loving the show, integrity, sophistication, and rock ‘n roll. totally appreciate that we keep it real, and get Having played on some of the finest stages to the fact that I bring the vibe of Carole with me standing ovations in several countries around onstage”, says Suzanne.“ The band and I feel the world, Suzanne has toured in production that from the audience within the first song. tribute shows to ABBA, Fleetwood Mac, Performing the Carole King catalogue is a Chicago, and many other variety shows. She perfect match for my abilities and experience. has had the opportunity to share stages and When I play and sing this music at the piano, I open up for acts such as America, KC and the feel like I’ve really found my spot.” Sunshine Band, Taylor Dayne, Eddie Money, Suzanne has certainly played enough shows to Orleans, Gary Puckett, the Village People, and know when it’s really working and hitting home BJ Thomas. She continues this amazing journey with the crowd. “The audience seems to want to with her latest and most heartfelt tribute to go with me on this musical journey during these Carole King, ‘Tapestry’. concerts. I’ve waited several years to be able to This show has been receiving incredible have the time to put this show together, and the attention and standing ovations, playing to sold time is right, and the time is now.”

Thursday, January 25, 2018

THE BIRDLAND ALL-STARS FEATURING TOMMY IGOE - THE ART OF JAZZ Multi-Grammy and Reader’s Poll winning drummer, Tommy Igoe, has put together an incredible music experience featuring musicians from both coasts of the USA. Tommy created the Birdland Big Band and for 10 years running it's the most popular weekly music event in New York City. This all-star band reflects the passion, legacy and innovation synonymous with the world’s most famous jazz club, featuring surprises old and new: Ellington to Steely Dan, Monk to The Beatles. A thrilling night of musical discovery awaits! Each performance also features Smithsonian recognized visual artist, Jeremy Sutton, who will be live painting original works each performance with a silent auction at the end of the show. TOMMY IGOE Tommy Igoe is one of the world’s most prominent drummers, bandleaders and music education authors. All of his published works are #1 on Amazon, have attained bestseller status on every relevant list worldwide and many are required coursework at top-tier collegiate music schools and conservatories. He has been featured on multiple Grammy award-winning recordings and recently won the coveted 2014 Modern Drummer Reader’s Poll award for “Best Jazz Drummer.” Tommy also created the drumset book for Disney’s Broadway production of “The Lion King” where he also served as the production's Associate Conductor from its inception. He currently is a globally requested clinician and speaker, runs two music residencies in the United States at legendary venues in San Francisco and New York and is President of Deep Rhythm Music LLC, his music services company and publishing arm. More information about Tommy can be found at www.tommyigoe.com.

Saturday, January 27, 2018

TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS

TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS Tommy James’ road to superstardom began when a nightclub DJ in Pittsburgh discovered a two-year-old record by “The Shondells” and played it at his weekend dances. The crowd response was so overwhelmingly positive that radio deejays started spinning it and an enterprising record distributor bootlegged it, selling 80,000 copies in ten days. By May of 1966 “Hanky Panky” was the number one record in Pittsburgh and Tommy James was a sensation.

Tommy James was on a roll! Not only did the total sales of his four 1969 hits top those of the Beatles that year, his second volume of greatest hits - The Best Of Tommy James and The Shondells (featuring “Ball of Fire”) – also appeared and ultimately sold over 10 million copies.

A Pittsburgh promoter tracked Tommy down at his home in Niles, Michigan and urged him to “come on down!” Unable to put the original group back together, Tommy hired a hot P-burgh R&B bar band to replace them. Two weeks later he signed a record deal with Roulette Records. The label, in turn, put their promotion team to work on “Hanky Panky” and made it the summer smash of ‘66. Thus began one of the longest strings of nonstop hits in recording industry history!

In 1970 he released the gritty rock ‘n’ roll Travelin’ album (thought by many to be the band's best work) which contained the gold singles “She” and “Gotta Get Back To You”. Tommy then took a break.

Alone among his 1960s contemporaries, Tommy had successfully made the transition from a Top 40 pop singer to a respected classic rock album artist.

Upon his return, Tommy wrote and produced the million selling single “Tighter, Tighter” for the group Alive And Kickin’. Over the next four years Tommy scored an additional 12 chart singles, among them “Come To Me,” “Ball and Chain,” “I'm Comin’ Home,” and “Draggin’ The Tommy James promptly followed “Hanky Line.” Panky” with two more million selling singles “Say I Am (What I Am)” and “It's Only Love” - and During that time he also produced the the Hanky Panky album, which went gold just albums Tommy James, Christian Of The World, and My Head, My Bed And My Red Guitar; the four weeks after its release. latter of which he recorded in Nashville with With three hits under his belt, Tommy brought an all-star cast that featured ace guitarist in producers Bo Gentry and Ritchie Cordell, and Pete Drake and Elvis Presley sidemen, Scotty the three produced seven back-to-back smash Moore and DJ Fontana. singles: “I Think We're Alone Now,” “Mirage,” “I In 1974 Tommy left Roulette Records and Like The Way,” “Gettin' Together,” “Out Of The released the In Touch and Midnight Rider albums Blue,”“Get Out Now,” and the party rock rave-up for San Francisco-based Fantasy Records. “Mony Mony.” The Gentry/Cordell/James team Returning to the East coast in 1980, he signed also produced three platinum albums. with Millennium Records and racked up three In 1968, Tommy became one of the first more chart singles, including the million selling artists to experiment with music videos, AC charttopper “Three Times In Love.” In the creating a mini-film around “Mony Mony” for 1990s, Tommy formed Aura Records and scored theatrical showings, thirteen years before three Top 5 AC hits from his Hold The Fire album. MTV hit the airwaves. Meanwhile Tommy’s songs had become pop After spending three months on the road that culture classics and were being covered by year with Vice President Hubert Humphrey — everyone from punk rockers to country icons. the first time that a rock artist had been asked In 1987, Tiffany and Billy Idol's versions of “I to campaign for a presidential candidate — TJ Think We’re Alone Now” and “Mony Mony” took over the creative reins of his career by respectively battled for the top spot on the pop writing and producing the groundbreaking chart for a solid month, and each eventually “Crimson and Clover” single and album. went to #1. It was the first time in music history (Humphrey wrote the C&C album liner notes, that two cover versions of songs by the same another first.) Released in early 1969, it went artist hit #1 back-to-back. multi-platinum, and spawned two more That was just the beginning. In the following monster hits: “Do Something To Me” and years, artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Kelly “Crystal Blue Persuasion.” A fourth song from Clarkson, Prince, Dolly Parton, Santana, R.E.M., the LP, “Sugar On Sunday,” rose high on the Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Billy Idol, Tom charts in a cover version by The Clique. Jones, The Killers and many others, recorded Tommy followed up the Crimson and his songs and performed them live. Clover album with Cellophane Symphony, In 2006, Tommy marked the start of his fifth which featured the newly developed Moog decade as a recording artist with the release of Synthesizer and included yet another Top Ten a fanpleasing, career-spanning retrospective 40 Years: The Complete Singles Collection (1966single, “Sweet Cherry Wine.”

SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 2018 2006), which included all 48 of his singles. Next came his I Love Christmas album.

and other uses by the world’s largest music publishing house.

His autobiography – Me, The Mob and The Music – became a bestseller for Simon & Schuster, garnered rave reviews from critics and industry insiders, and was chosen by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the 25 greatest rock ‘n’ roll memoirs of all time (#12).

Over the years, the response has been overwhelming with Tommy’s music being featured in national ad campaigns for the likes of Nissan and Kohl’s; and grabbing prominent placements in movie and television soundtracks, including 16 Cloverfield Lane, Moneyball, Pirate Radio, Austin Powers, We Are Marshall, The Italian Job, Cape Fear, Forrest Gump....and Crowded, Almost Human, The Goldbergs, Aquarius, Boston Legal, My Name Is Earl, Men of a Certain Age and Criminal Minds. “Crystal Blue Persuasion” in particular scored big-time on the 2013 season finale of Breaking Bad and The Simpsons BB parody episode.

This thrilling tale of Tommy's career and his tumultuous relationship with the “Godfather” of the music industry, Morris Levy, is on its way to becoming a major motion picture: a project helmed by producer Barbara De Fina, whose credits include Goodfellas, Casino, Cape Fear, Color of Money, The Grifters, The Age of Innocence, and Silence. With top Hollywood screenwriter Matthew Stone completing the screenplay, Tommy’s story took a critical step forward in To date, Tommy has sold over a hundred million the always-lengthy film development process. records sold worldwide, and has received five BMI “Million Air” awards in recognition of 22 Today, Tommy’s career is still in high gear. He million broadcast spins of his songs. signed an agreement with Sony/ATV Music Publishing to represent his self-published Today Tommy is still rockin’, performing his songs and the accompanying masters. This many timeless hits to sellout crowds across the move means that all of Tommy’s songs are now country, and celebrating his 50th year in the being pitched for film, television, advertising music business by recording a new album.

Thursday, February 1, 2018

PIANO BATTLE BLACK AND WHITE ARE READY TO FIGHT Whether or not they are friends in real life, mercy is the last thing on their mind when fighting on stage. Winning the audience‘s heart is the only thing that counts! The brainchild of internationally acclaimed pianists Andreas Kern and Paul Cibis, the PIANO BATTLE sees the duo go head-to-head on stage, charming and enchanting the audience with a variety of classical pieces. The show is divided into several rounds, each featuring a certain musical style. The two artists, with distinctly different performance techniques, will even go so far as to improvise on the tunes you request. YOU ARE THE JUDGE A competition wouldn’t be a competition without a jury and here, YOU will be the judge! All members of the audience are invited to vote on the pianists’ performances and will eventually crown the winner. Of course, this might not be the limit of your participation... Part serious classical recital, part tongue-in-cheek performance by two classy pianists, the PIANO BATTLE is a unique concert that pleases both the ear and the eye. Originally created for the Hong Kong City Festival, PIANO BATTLE has been performed for soldout audiences in Europe, the United States and Asia, including the Shanghai Oriental Arts Center, Seoul Arts Center and an open air spectacle before 6,000 fans in Taiwan. The show has also been well received in the pianists‘ home country where Andreas Kern and Paul Cibis have performed for enthusiastic audiences in concert halls and at festivals all over Germany - including the Beethovenfest Bonn, the Rheingau Musik Festival, the Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival, the Prinzregententheater Munich and the Philharmonie Berlin. _______ Paul Cibis Educated in Hanover, Berlin and London, Paul Cibis has performed on five continents and established an international presence. He has been invited to international festivals in the UK, Germany, USA, South Africa, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Australia and New Zealand. In addition to his many concert appearances, he has been featured in radio and television programs around the world, including the BBC, WDR, 3Sat, ORB, HR, RTHK, and CCTV. Paul has released several albums, including a collection of French mélodies and piano works by Berlioz, Fauré and Debussy, in collaboration with German mezzo-soprano Barbara Senator. His latest album features a collection of solo pieces by Taiwanese composer Kai-nan Huang. A committed pedagogue, Paul has taught at Trinity College of Music in London and frequently gives master classes in Germany, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea. www.paulcibis.com Andreas Kern Born in South Africa, Andreas Kern studied piano in Cologne and Berlin with Günter Ludwig and Pascal Devoyon. As a soloist and chamber musician, he has extensive experience in Europe, Canada, Hong Kong, China, Japan, India and South Africa. Keen to present classical music in unconventional ways, Andreas has developed concert projects and formats that often feature unorthodox venues, or whereby musicians collaborate with artists in other fields, such as theatre and dance. Such performances have successfully drawn a much wider and younger audience than traditional classical concerts. Andreas Kern has also created the critically acclaimed “arte lounge” for the French-German TV channel Arte. As the show’s co-host, he has performed with musicians including Mischa Maisky, Renaud Capucon, Sol Gabetta, Sarah Chang, Vadim Repin, Nils Mönkemeyer, Elina Garanca, and Jörg Widmann. He was also the architect of the Piano City Berlin Festival 2010, which featured more than 100 piano performances held in Berlin within one weekend. Since then, Piano City has branched out to other cities such as Milan, Naples and Barcelona. www.andreaskern.net

Friday, February 2, 2018

BOB SAGET

BOB SAGET Yes, Bob Saget has starred in many successful television shows, including two of the most family-friendly shows network TV has ever produced (“Full House” and “Americas Funniest Home Videos”) but he’s also an out of his mind, Grammy-nominated standup comedian for over thirty years. From his HBO special “That Ain’t Right” to his scene-stealing cameos in “Entourage,” and “The Aristocrats,” it’s always effective as Saget embraces his dark side.

His 2013 one-hour stand-up special, That’s What I’m Talkin’ About, was nominated for a 2014 Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album. The special was filmed at The Moore Theatre in Seattle, premiered on Showtime in May 2013 and is now available as a CD, DVD and download, and on Netflix.

Bob’s first book is a New York Times Best Seller - DIRTY DADDY: The Chronicles of a Family Man Turned Filthy Comedian was released on From directing MGM’s cult favorite feature film April 8, 2014 to critical acclaim with Vanity Fair “Dirty Work,” to directing and producing the calling it, “Hilarious and at times heartbreaking.” highly acclaimed ABC television movie, “For The book is also available as an audio book, Hope,” to starring in the critically acclaimed, Paul recorded by Bob himself. Weitz off-Broadway play, “Privilege,” to starring In January 2016, Bob finished a very fulfilling on Broadway in the Tony Award winning “The and successful 9-week run on Broadway in the Drowsy Chaperone,” Bob Saget shows no signs Tony-nominated play, Hand To God, playing of stopping. Ever. the part of a Lutheran minister, Pastor Greg. In 2007 came the hugely successful DVD release That year he also co-starred in the film, A Stand of “Farce of the Penguins,” an R-rated comedy/ Up Guy and was seen in the first and second documentary/love story, that he voiced-over, seasons of the hit Netflix series, Fuller House. wrote, directed, and produced, with producer Season 3 of Fuller House will premiere on David Permut. And then came the hit NBC quiz September 22, 2017 and Bob is having a great show “1 VS 100,” where Bob ad-libbed his way deal of fun with his TV family. through the one-hour prime time format. In He just completed shooting the independent 2008, “The Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget” film, Benjamin, which he directed and stars premiered to the second highest ratings of all in with an amazing ensemble cast: Rob TV that night, second only to the Olympics. Corddry, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Kevin Pollak, And in 2009 Bob's sitcom, “Surviving Suburbia” Cheri Oteri, Dave Foley, Max Burkholder, Clara aired on ABC. Mamet, David Hull, Jonny Weston, and Peri For many years now, Bob has been a proud Gilpin. In this original dark comedy, Ed (Bob board member of the Scleroderma Research Saget), reluctantly calls together an oddball Foundation. He co-produces and hosts “Cool assortment of friends and family to intervene Comedy Hot Cuisine” fundraising events in Los on the supposed drug habit of his 15-yearAngeles, New York, Las Vegas and San Francisco. old son, Benjamin (Max Burkholder). What To date, they have raised over 40 million dollars quickly follows is a night of finger-pointing, petty thievery, adulterous backstabbing, and a for the SRF. seesaw of crooked emotional revelations — all Bob was seen several times reprising the role leading to the misguided but sincere attempt of “Himself” on HBO’s hit series “Entourage” as to heal this dysfunctional family. well as a cameo in the film. He also starred in his own documentary comedy series for A&E titled, Bob recently shot his new hour-long stand“Strange Days with Bob Saget,” an exploration up special in Brooklyn, Zero To Sixty, which premiered November 14 on multiple digital of unusual subcultures in America. platforms including Amazon, iTunes, Comcast, Three years ago, Bob completed his first AT&T, Charter, DirecTV, Dish, Google Play and Australian theater tour visiting Brisbane, many others. Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. Bob continues touring, playing to sold out audiences in And he continues to add dates to his tour of theaters and universities across North America North America. and in 2012 he hosted the Montreal Comedy For more info visit www.BobSaget.com and Festival’s first live 90 minute JFL XXX TV show follow Bob at Twitter.com/BobSaget - Facebook. which continues to air across Canada on The com/BobSaget - Instagram.com/BobSaget and on Snapchat - @Bobsterclaw Movie Network.

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MASTERS OF ILLUSION Believe the impossible! See grand illusions involving levitating women, amazing escapes, comedy magic, sleight of hand and beautiful dancers. It’s everything you could possibly imagine and performances that you’ll never forget -- all rolled up into a live show that defies reality!

Michael Turco Michael Turco fell in love with the mystery of magic when he was just 5 years old. Spending his summers just miles from the strip in Atlantic City, Michael saw every magic show in the area and was intent to master each trick and illusion on his own.

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Michael has had his own show in Las Vegas at Farrell Dillon is quickly becoming one of the Planet Hollywood casino and brought a little most sought after magical entertainers in bit of Jersey to the strip. the world. Over the past decade Farrell has The press describes Turco as “a natural born performed for hundreds of thousands of talent; a true success story.” people. He has been seen performing for clients like; The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Pepsi, Michael can be seen on the award winning TV Coca Cola, Harrah's Entertainment Properties series Masters of Illusion airing in 2014 on the and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, just to CW network. name a few. He is a cast member of the major Jonathan Pendragon international touring magic show The Masters of Illusion LIVE! You may also have seen him on Jonathan Pendragon has performed at three television, on the show Masters of Illusion or in Presidential Galas in Washington D.C., for the Queen of England, the Prince of Wales and the guest appearances in music videos on MTV. Royal Family of Monaco. Farrell is a rare honors graduate of the Chavez Studio of Magic, the most prestigious magic At the turn of the millennium, MAGIC magazine school in the world. Through this course Farrell created a list of the 100 most influential people was taught the methods and techniques of the in the history of 20th Century magic. The list world's master magicians. Farrell has a unique included Harry Houdini and Harry Blackstone. style that creates a perfect blend of magic, Jonathan was one of only a handful of current performers named. comedy, skill and illusion. Greg Gleason Greg is one of the top performing magicians in the world, doing shows literally all over the world. In Las Vegas, he starred in “The Wizard’s Secrets” at the MGM Hotel and Casino, performing a record-breaking 9000 shows there. He also went on to star in “Gleason Magic-Embrace the Mystery” at the Venetian Hotel and Casino. Greg’s thrilling and cutting-edge performances have made him an international sensation. His shows exhibit his impeccable technique and a dedication to his craft that is rarely seen in modern illusion acts today. His sleight-ofhand skills are as smooth as silk, truly making astonishing magic. The International Magician’s Society named Greg “Illusionist of the Year” and also he was awarded “Magician of the Year” at the World Magic Awards, which is recognized as the International Academy Awards of Magic. It is from the World Magic Awards and the multi-award winning television series Masters of Illusion that the Masters of Illusion live tour was born.

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Saturday, February 17, 2018

MARK O'CONNOR FEATURING THE O'CONNOR BAND Mark O'Connor began his creative journey at the feet of American fiddling legend Benny Thomasson and the iconic French jazz violinist Stéphane Grappelli. Now, at age 55, he has melded these influences into a new American classical music and is perpetuating his vision of an American School of String Playing. Mr. O’Connor has won three Grammys, seven CMA awards, and several national fiddle, guitar, and mandolin champion titles. His distinguished career includes representing the United States Information Agency in cultural diplomacy to six continents and performing in front of several U.S. presidents; he was just a teenager when he was first invited to perform at the White House by President Ronald Reagan.

Symphony, while his groundbreaking ninth concerto, The Improvised Violin Concerto, was recorded in Boston Symphony Hall. His new touring group, the O’Connor Band, consists of his family members (wife, son, and daughter-inlaw), and their album, Coming Home, debuted at #1 on Billboard Magazine’s Top Bluegrass Albums chart and won a Grammy Award in 2017. Mr. O’Connor released his 47th feature album this past summer, an exciting live CD entitled O’Connor Band Live!

Mr. O’Connor has authored a series of educational books called The O’Connor Method, which is now the fastest growing violin method in the country. Tens of thousands of young musicians can credit the O’Connor books for After recording a series of albums for Rounder learning how to play stringed instruments. The Records and Warner Bros. Records, including his O’Connor Method features American music multiple Grammy-winning The New Nashville styles, creativity, cultural diversity, and western Cats, his recordings for Sony Classical with classical technical training. Mr. O’Connor is Yo-Yo Ma, Appalachia Waltz and Appalachian currently artist-in-residence with the Charlotte Journey, sold 1 million CDs and gained Symphony Orchestra, touring nationally with O'Connor worldwide recognition as a leading the O’Connor Band, and he resides in North Carolina with his wife and fellow bandmate proponent of a new American musical idiom. Maggie O’Connor. Mr. O’Connor’s Fiddle Concerto (Warner Bros.) has become the most-performed violin concerto For more information, please see: composed in the last 50 years. On his own www.markoconnormethod.com OMAC Records label, the Baltimore Symphony www.oconnormethod.com, and Orchestra recorded his sweeping Americana www.oconnorband.com

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Starring MARCUS COLLINS • BALL-ZEE • JOANNE EVANS • ED SCOTT NICK HAYES • EMILIE LOUISE ISRAEL • MONICA SIK HOLM MATTHEW DARREN • LEIGH JACOBSON Director ALEXANDRA SPENCER-JONES Musical Director JACK BLUME Scenic Design PHILLIP GLADWELL Wall Lighting Design CHARLIE MORGAN-JONES Additional Lighting Design ZACH CIABURRI Sound Design HUGH WALKER Associate Musical Director ANDREW CARTER

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2018 CAST THE CONDUCTOR...............................................................................................................................................Ball-Zee THE MAN........................................................................................................................................................ Nick Hayes THE LAD.................................................................................................................................................. Marcus Collins THE BOY...............................................................................................................................................................Ed Scott THE WOMAN................................................................................................................................ Emilie Louise Israel THE LADY.................................................................................................................................................. Joanne Evans THE GIRL.............................................................................................................................................Monica Sik Holm

UNDERSTUDIES Leigh Jacobson, Matthew Darren

WHO'S WHO IN THE CAST Marcus Collins (The Lad) Marcus Collins, at just 29 years old, has already achieved great heights in his singing and musical career after his journey started on TV’s highest rating talent show, The X Factor. Marcus became a firm favourite right from the beginning and his talent was nurtured by his mentor, Gary Barlow. Marcus proved himself adept at putting in startling musical performances, moving through different styles and genres of music with ease. However, it was his slick interpretation of Motown and soul classics that assured him a place in the final, where he got to sing his series showstopper ‘(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher’ as well as teaming up with Gary for a spectacular duet.

Marcus has proved that with hard work, tremendous talent, and a little bit of help from Gary Barlow, he has been able to live his dream of pursuing a sustained and continued career in music and entertainment. Marcus is thrilled to soon embark on the North American tour as a vocalist of A Capella vocal harmony group GOBSMACKED! Follow Marcus on twitter, Instagram & Facebook : @Marcuscollinsuk Monika Sik-Holm (The Girl) Training: First Class BA (Hons) from Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts Credits:

A Beautiful Noise – The Neil Diamond Story After finishing as runner up on The X Factor (UK Tour), Cinderella in Cinderella (Plowright Marcus was immediately snapped up to begin Theatre), Alice Fitzwarren in Dick Whittington recording and released his debut album which (Thwaites Empire Theatre), Magical Misstery featured production by the London-based Four (Royal Carribbean, Princess Cruises, Metrophonic team, who had previously worked Celebrity & Holland America), The Playlist with Whitney Houston and Cher. The album (Munken Playhouse, Norway), The Rock Frogs included the critically acclaimed cover of The (Norway), Brigitta in Scandinavian Heart (Iris White Stripes hit ‘Seven Nation Army’ which Theatre), Cybersoul (Lost Theatre) also became his first top 10 single in the UK. Voice Overs/Recordings include: The Rock Marcus is a born performer and his love of Frogs (Universal Music Norway), BeatBo (Fisher live stage work has seen him fulfill another Price/Mattel), On call for the heart & Vivi Theme ambition by appearing in the award-winning Tune (VoiceArchives) production of ‘Hairspray‘ and being in the Original west end cast and three time Olivier award winning musical ‘Kinky Boots’ who had their live cast recording recently nominated for a Grammy.

Monica represented Norway as a singer and pianist in the World Championships for Performing Arts in Los Angeles in 2011, and took home both gold and silver medals in her cateogories. She regularly performs her own His warmth and outstanding vocals continue to solo cabarets for ships, hotels and corporate entertain his audience. The humble boy from entertainment. Liverpool has never forgotten his roots and is Monica wrote, composed and produced her now one of the city’s most beloved singing sons. first large scale musical at the age of 17 and

GOBSMACKED! is now the composer of 7 musicals, including Jog On to be workshopped at Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Other Palace in 2018 after readings at The Winter Gardens, Blackpool & Soho Theatre, London. BallZee (The Conductor) Patrick Hirst a.k.a. Ball-Zee is one of the UK’s leading beatbox artists and has quickly become established as one of the leading vocal musicians on the world stage thanks to his unique musical style, signature snares and astonishingly realistic sound effects. Along with The Beatbox Collective, Ball-Zee is the current world team Beatbox champion. Ball-Zee is in constant demand as a teacher, competition judge and workshop leader. In the last year he has performed and taught in Australia, China, India, Hong Kong, Poland, U.K, Germany, Italy and many more. Emilie Louise Israel (The Woman) Emilie began her training at Arts Educational Schools, since then she has performed across the UK in several large scale touring productions including: Lead Vocalist in The Hitmaker: The Music of Nile Rodgers (Viva Productions), Freak Fest: 80’s Halloween (Viva Productions) & most recently as Lead Vocalist on the Magic of Motown UK & Ireland Tour. Emilie can also be seen in the music video for Honne.

Punks and Raging Queens (Soho Theatre) Angel in a Gala performance of RENT (Garrick Theatre). Other theatre credits include: Neil in the award winning production of Mysterious Skin (King’s Head) Nick Piazza in Fame (National Tour), 1st cover Sky in Mamma Mia, George in The Wedding Singer (Original UK Tour) Mitchell in the Irish premiere of The Little Dog Laughed (Project Arts Centre, Dublin), Tulsa in Gypsy (Wales Millenium Centre), Angel Clare in Tess of the D’urbervilles (New Wimbledon), Tony Manero in Saturday Night Fever, Resident Director / Kenickie in Grease for Royal Caribbean International. Workshops include: Pete in Monkee Business! (Dominion Theatre) James in Beyond Desire (New Wimbledon) LIFT by Craig Adams. Georg Jensen in Savage (Arts Theatre). Awards: Best Actor Award at Kino Shorts ’61 for The Definition of Lonely. Follow Nick on Twitter & Instagram here: @NickHayesUK Joanne Evans (The Lady) PERFORMING CREDITS: – Gobsmacked: Edinburgh, London, Hong Kong (of course) – Posh (Nottingham and Salisbury playhouses, 2015) directed by Susannah Tresilian

Emilie is very excited to start the next chapter – Pride and Prejudice WORKSHOP (Nottingham of her career, travelling the U.S. and doing what playhouse, 2017) she loves. – As part of the company of the Thursford Christmas Spectacular (2016), Opera Holland Nick Hayes (The Man) Park (2013), English National Opera, Third Hand Television and Film: Opera, Opera Viscera. ‘The Definition of Lonely’ (Official selection & OTHER: WINNER best film, Outwest film festival NV), Series regular Orson Buxton in Hollyoaks: In the –Co-writer on theme for BBC1’s Pitch Battle City (Channel 4/BBC America), Thomas Portman Ed Scott (The Boy) in Doctors (BBC), Roy in Boyfriend Material, Shannon in Telegraph Hill, Paul Ashworth in RAT Ed is an alumnus and former musical director of (Official selection Blackbird film festival NYC) & the University of Exeter’s award winning vocal ensemble Semi-Toned. A self-taught vocalist, Jessie J Television campaign for TUC Crackers. Ed has been involved with Gobsmacked! since West End: its inception, and made his professional debut ‘Legally Blonde The Musical’ (Three time Olivier with the show at the 2015 Edinburgh Fringe award WINNER/Savoy Theatre). Standby Ren Festival. As well as writing and arranging a McCormack in Footloose (Playhouse Theatre), cappella music, Ed works as an emcee and Understudy Bobby C in Saturday Night Fever voiceover artist, and runs workshops on a (Apollo Victoria), originated the role of Angel in cappella music. He has two brothers, two cats, LIFT (Trafalgar studios), Billy in Elegies for Angels, and two vocal registers.

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Friday, February 23, 2018

CESAR MILLAN In addition to executive producing Cesar 911, Millan has co-authored six books, including Cesar Millan’s Short Guide to a Happy Dog (now available in paperback). He has also generated numerous instructional DVDs, and hosts a popular series of live training seminars, Cesar Live, where attendees learn how to apply his extensive knowledge of dog psychology and rehabilitation techniques. Growing from the During his nine-season run as host of the hit successful Cesar Millan Foundation established series Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan, he in 2007, Millan officially launched the Cesar rehabilitated hundreds of aggressive, scared, Millan PACK Project, “a national, nonprofit lazy, compulsive and jealous dogs, as well as organization designed to improve the health, the families that were usually in the dark about happiness and harmony of dogs and people how their own behavior contributed to their while helping both species learn from and dogs’ quirky traits. support each other.” Millan has grown into a pop culture Millan has more than 20 years of experience phenomenon, including flattering parodies on with canines. His unique talent with dogs South Park and Saturday Night Live; references first developed on his grandfather’s farm in on popular shows including Jeopardy! and The Mexico. In 1994, he came to the attention of Colbert Report; and appearances on Late Night Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, who began with Jimmy Fallon, The Today Show, The View, referring him to other celebrities and friends. and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Other celebrity clients include Howie Mandel, Millan has been recognized with numerous Patti LaBelle, Vin Diesel, Nicolas Cage, Scarlett awards throughout his career, including Johannson, Hilary Duff, Daisy Fuentes, Annie Potts, “Downtown” Julie Brown, and movie Emmy nominations in 2006, 2007 and 2009 directors Ridley Scott and Michael Bay. for Outstanding Reality Program. He continues to be recognized and awarded by rescue Millan was born in Culiacán, Mexico. He lives in and animal welfare organizations for his Southern California and is the proud father of commitment to the betterment of animals two sons, Andre and Calvin. and their relationships with people around For more information, visit www.natgeowild. the world. Millan’s Dog Psychology Center in com, www.cesarsway.com and www.cesar911. the Santa Clarita Valley stretches over 43 acres com, and follow on Facebook (natgeowild, cesar. and includes a sheepherding area, swimming millan), Twitter (@natgeowild, @cesarmillan), pool, agility course and hiking trails. It serves Instagram (natgeowild, cesarsway) and as the home base for his expanding slate of YouTube (NatGeoWild, CesarMillan). dog behavior and training courses and clinics, Training Cesar’s Way. With more than 25 years of experience, renowned dog behavior expert and New York Times best-selling author Cesar Millan is one of the most sought-after authorities in the field of dog behavior and rehabilitation. Through Nat Geo WILD’s Cesar 911, Cesar brings his unmatched canine abilities to communities terrorized by unruly hounds.

Friday, March 2, 2018

HUMAN NATURE: JUKEBOX Human Nature have earned their place as one of the world's finest pop vocal groups of the modern era. Since their debut in Australia back in 1996, they have gone on to become known around the globe for their distinctive harmonies and stellar live shows, riding waves to the top of the charts, and have won over fans all over the planet. The foursome - Toby Allen, Phil Burton, and brothers Andrew and Michael Tierney - recently celebrated their 27th anniversary as a group. With that kind of staying power, combined with their incredible vocal talent, it is no surprise that they have not only headlined sold-out national tours in the home country of Australia as well as shows all over the world, but, they hav become critically-acclaimed headliners in residency in Las Vegas for over eight years with more than 1600 performances.

The Songs of Motown II (2006), Get Ready (2007), A Symphony of Hits (2008), Vegas: Songs from Sin City (2010), The Christmas Album (2013), Jukebox (2014) and the latest addition to the canon, Gimme Some Lovin’: Jukebox Vol II (2016). Among their hits are such classic as ‘Wishes’, ‘Don’t Say Goodbye’, ‘Don’t Cry’, ‘Eternal Flame’, ‘He Don’t Love You’, ‘When You Say You Love Me’ and their collaboration with John Farnham ‘Every Time You Cry’.

One of the world’s first “boy bands,” Human Nature’s biography is in their set list for their current Jukebox show. “Some Americans that come to see our show have never heard of Human Nature before,” explains Mike. “We have to tell our story of how we got together when we were kids in high school and what motivated us to stay together and why we’re who we are. We tell that through the music and use the ‘jukebox’ as our way to move through In 2009, Human Nature re-signed to the the music that's inspired us.” prestigious Venetian Resort Hotel & Casino for a three-year residency at the famed Sands The Jukebox show is a playlist of not only the Showroom with their all-new show “Jukebox.” group’s influences, but the greatest vocal hits The Jukebox concept takes its name from the of all time. Jukebox sees the guys perform Australian double platinum-selling album of such classics as ‘Under The Boardwalk’, ‘Stand the same name which now will be released By Me’ and ‘Unchained Melody’. If you’re at a for the very first time by Sony Music’s Legacy gig, expect to hear the likes of ‘I Want It That Recordings as the ultimate package, titled: Way’ (The Backstreet Boys) through to the HUMAN NATURE Jukebox - The Ultimate Playlist. aforementioned Beatles’ hit, ‘I Saw Her Standing The special US version of Jukebox was released There’. Human Nature’s Jukebox also explodes in North American in November 2017. The with the Motown hits Human Nature famously album coincided with their national PBS special reinterpreted during their acclaimed Las Vegas HUMAN NATURE: 'JUKEBOX' IN CONCERT FROM Motown Show. A night at the Jukebox is liable to include anything from ‘Ain’t No Mountain THE VENETIAN and subsequent USA tour. High Enough’ and ‘Dancing In The Street’ to the The PBS special is inspired by and based on the soul of ‘Gimme Some Lovin’ (which kickstarts group's two Australian multi-platinum selling Gimme Some Lovin’: Jukebox Vol II) or Sly and albums Jukebox and Gimme Some Lovin’ which the Family Stone’s ‘Dance To The Music’. It’s a feature classic ’50s and ’60s pop standards. journey that carries through to ‘All About That The albums were executive produced by the Bass’ and Taylor Swifts’s ‘Shake It Off’. legendary Bob Rock (Michael Buble, Metallica) and produced by David Pierce (Michael Buble, “Vegas is obviously a massive part of our Robbie Williams). Pierce joined Human Naure at career,” continues Toby. “It’s now more than a The Venetian as a musical collaborator for the quarter of our career that we’ve been over here, JUKEBOX experience. The songs were originally which blows my mind because it doesn't feel either penned or performed by the likes of like that long. It’s been really amazing for us as The Beach Boys, The Beatles, The Righteous performers to be in a place like Vegas and still Brothers, Fontella Bass and more. Again, the be able to dedicate time for our Australian fans group has included a new ‘modern classic’ on and make sure that they don’t forget about us! the album, an originial tune, written by Andrew, “I think as artists, to be in a place like Vegas, well ‘Forgive Me Now.’ we’ve grown a lot in the time we’ve been here. Human Nature’s career statistics are staggering. You are exposed to so many different things Since signing to Sony Music Australia over two and you’re in the mix of all these incredible decades ago, Human Nature have sold more entertainers. You’ve really got to stay on your than 2.5 million albums, earned 27 platinum game and try and work the city out. You’ve got awards, scored 17 Top 40 hits and have had to try and understand it. I think it’s made us five Top Ten tracks worldwide. Human Nature’s better performers and I think we are working albums to date include: Telling Everybody better together now than we ever have on an (1996), Counting Down (1998) Human Nature artistic and business level. You’re swimming (2000), Walk the Tightrope (2004), Reach Out: with the big fish, you’ve got to make sure you The Motown Record (2005), Dancing in the Street: stay afloat.”

FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2018 Asking the boys to choose career highlights is to think ‘we’re part of this, showing (the world) hard: simply because there have been so many. what’s good about Australia’. That was pretty awesome.” Standout moments in Human Nature’s career to date include performing to a global audience Looking back the band all marvel at both how at the Sydney Olympics in 2000, opening for long they’ve been together and also by how Michael Jackson and Celine Dion concerts enthusiastic they are as a unit to reach new around the world an appearing on television in heights, whether it be playing live or recording the USA on shows as varied as The Talk, Oprah, a new album like Gimme Some Lovin’: Jukebox and Dancing With The Stars as well as their own Vol II. PBS special: Human Nature Sings Motown. “This year we celebrated our 28th year together,” “There's been a few,” says Phil. “The ones that explains Andrew. “I think that’s a milestone that really propelled us onto bigger and better very few people can scoff at. That’s amazing to things I think are things like getting our record think the four of us have been doing this and deal with Sony Music Australia. That was a great loving this for that long, and we still want to get thing, we were offered a deal when we didn’t together and come up with ideas on how we have that much material at the time, but there can keep going, rather than show each other was a belief in our talent. That was a massive the door (laughs). moment for us. “I guess that’s a real highlight for me, that so “Being asked to sing at the Olympics - wow - many years later we’re still enjoying it, we’re still to sing the anthem at the opening ceremony great friends. We love each other like brothers was pretty amazing. It felt like they wanted us and we do look forward to the day we sit down to be a part of representing Australia to the rest in a room and say ‘Okay, what are we going to of the world. That was a pretty amazing feeling do next?’ It’s still a great, fresh relationship.”

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RESTAURANT GUIDE Mayo Performing Arts Center would like to thank the following restaurants for their advertising support. 3 West

665 Martinsville Rd, Basking Ridge; 908-647-3000 From the smokey wood flavors of seasonal appetizers and entrees, to the finely executed desserts, we at 3 West strive to keep customers coming back for more.

www.3westrest.com

Black Horse Tavern & Pub

1 West Main Street, Mendham; 973-543-7300 Indulge in the area’s finest cuisine. Beauty and historic charm meets modern dining in the newly decorated Black Horse Pub. Enjoy choice steaks, signature salads, and some of the freshest seafood this side of the Jersey shore from our Oyster and Clam Bar. Live guitar music fills the night on Fridays and Saturdays.

www.blackhorsenj.com

Blue Morel Restaurant & Wine Bar

2 Whippany Road; (973) 451-2619 (at the Westin Governor Morris) Combines the finest seasonal ingredients from local, regional, organic and sustainable farms with the culinary creativity of Chef Thomas Ciszak and Chef Kevin Takafuji. Blue Morel creates a farm to table experience serving New American Cuisine, Sushi and a Seafood Raw Bar.

www.BlueMorel.com

Dublin Pub

4 Pine Street, Morristown; 973-538-1999 Right across the street from the theatre. Authentic Irish Pub with cozy atmosphere and great food and drink. Private room available for parties.

www.dublinpubmorristown.com

Eclectic Grill

@ Morristown Hyatt, Headquarters Plaza 973-647-1234 Exciting and innovative American cuisine. Complimentary self-parking.

www.morristown.hyatt.com

Enjou Chocolat

8 DeHart Street, Morristown; 973-993-9090 Gourmet Chocolate, Custom Shaped Chocolate, Corporate Gifts, Gift Baskets, Wedding & Party Favors.

www.enjouchocolat.com

George & Martha’s

67 Morris Street, Morristown; 973-267-4700 Modern American menu in a sophisticated and fun atmosphere. The restaurant features an exciting nightlife, from Happy Hours to live entertainment and hosted events. Whether you’re looking for lunch, dinner or cocktails with friends, George & Martha’s is a great choice every day of the week.

www.georgeandmarthas.com

Grato

2230 Rte 10 W, Morris Plains; 973-267-4006 Seasonal Italian Cuisine. Grato means ‘grateful’ in Italian, and that’s just how you’ll feel after a meal at this pleasing restaurant.

www.gratorestaurant.com

Millie’s Old World Meatballs & Pizza

60 South Street, Morristown; 973-267-9616 Casual BYOB restaurant doling out meatball dishes & wood-fired pizzas in a contemporary space.

www.milliesoldworld.com

Monster Sushi

5 Pine Street, Morristown; 973-292-0314 Generous sushi rolls & other Japanese fare dispatched in digs decorated with monster movie posters.

www.monstersushinj.com

Nunzio's Dolce Vita

90 South Street, Morristown; 973-984-7700 Nunzio's Dolce Vita is an Italian Restaurant that incorporates fresh, seasonal ingredients into its dishes. Owner, Nunzio Cassara, combines his New York City experience with the Mediterranean food of his heritage to create a fusion of traditional and chic in Morristown. Nunzio's is located next door to MPAC and is a BYOB restaurant. Reservations are encouraged and please allow 90 minutes for your dining experience.

www.nunziosdolcevita.com

RESTAURANT GUIDE Mayo Performing Arts Center would like to thank the following restaurants for their advertising support. The Office Tavern Grill

3 South Street, Morristown; 973-285-0220 Villa Restaurant Group purchased 7 iconic Office Beer Bar & Grill restaurants in North Central Jersey and the Morristown location was the first to be transformed into our new upgraded brand. We have a new menu featuring a modern twist on classic comfort foods, a large craft-centric beer selection, great happy hours and a fun & friendly atmosphere. It is our goal to make sure that each time you visit The Office, it is better than the time before.

www.officetaverngrill.com

Roots Steakhouse

40 W Park Place, Morristown; 973-326-1800 Diners can expect delicious USDA aged prime beef sourced from the highest quality ranches in the mid-west. We pride ourselves on only center cut beefs and cooked at 1800 degrees to ensure our guests the best product possible.

www.rootssteakhouse.com

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

1 Hilton Court, Parsippany; 973-889-1400 We at Ruth’s Chris serve up a lot more than just our famous sizzling steaks. Private Dining available, book your next memorable event with us.

www.ruthschris.com

Sirin Thai Restaurant

3 Pine Street, Morristown; 973-993-9122 Just around the corner from the theatre. Authentic Thai cuisine.

www.sirinthairestaurant.com

South + Pine

90 South Street; 862-260-9700 South+Pine is an american eatery focusing on using fresh seasonal ingredients to create artistic, and of course, delicious dishes. Chef/Owner Leia Gaccione, former Executive Chef & Chef de Cuisine for Bobby Flay, brings her talent to Morristown with this little gem. A casual and inviting environment, South + Pine is family friendly and located just next door to MPAC.

www.southandpine.com

Stirling Tavern

150 South Street, Morristown; 973-993-8066 THE STIRLING TAVERN, minutes away from MPAC is the new sister restaurant to the award winning New American Restaurant The STIRLING HOTEL. The Stirling Tavern offers an exquisite cocktail menu,16 revolving draft beers and we offer a late night menu Wednesday - Saturday. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere to begin or end your theatre experience. Open 7 days a week for Lunch & Dinner

www.stirlingtavern.com

Swiss Chalet Bakery

159 South Street; 973-267-0092 We’re a full service bakery with a daily selection of over 200 freshly baked items and a self-serve beverage center offering delicious fresh ground coffee & a variety of teas. Additionally, we offer cappuccino, espresso and lattes and a selection of natural European jams & jellies.

www.swisschaletbakery.com

Tabor Road Tavern

510 Tabor Rd, Morris Plains; 973-267-7004 Offers fine American dining and a full wine list all set in airy atrium with cozy fireplaces and sweeping bar.

http://taborroadtavern.com/

Tito’s Burritos & Wings

26 Washington Street; 973-267-8486 Mexican Food - Burritos, Tacos, Wings, Loaded Nachos/Fries & Quesadillas - It’s All Good!

www.titosburritos.com

TOWN bar + kitchen

80 Elm Street; 973-889-8698 TOWN bar + kitchen is a contemporary American restaurant located just across the street from the Morristown train station. Offering a diverse menu along with extensive wines, beers, and cocktails in a chic, urban atmosphere - TOWN has something for everybody.

www.townbarandkitchen.com

Urban Table

40 W Park Place; 973-326-9200 Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. The menu focuses on fun, casual fare. The atmosphere is bright and full of Urban whimsy. It offers full service bar featuring great wine, Trap Rock draft beers and delicious shakes and smoothies.

www.urbantablerestaurant.com

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Mayo Performing Arts Center acknowledges the following generous Performance Sponsors and Partners Performance Sponsors

Media Partners

Hotel Partners

For more information about sponsorship opportunities and the associated benefits, please call Justin Wynn at 973-539-0345 x6550 or email jwynn@mayoarts.org. *As of December 11, 2017

Mayo Performing Arts Center

2017-2018 Supporters

We wish to thank our donors for their generous support of our Annual Fund* $100,000 and higher F. M. Kirby Foundation New Jersey State Council on the Arts $40,000 - $99,999 Jacobs Levy Equity Management/ Bruce I. Jacobs and Kenneth N. Levy The John and Margaret Post Foundation $20,000 - $39,999 Atlantic Health System's Chambers Center for Well Being BASF Corporation Goldman Sachs Gives/Todd and Nina Hohman Morris County Historic Preservation Trust Fund $10,000 - $19,999 Automatic Data Processing, Inc. Foundation The Lewis D. Brounell Charitable Trust The Arnold F. Baggins Foundation, Inc. Bayer Corporation The Thomas and Agnes Carvel Foundation The Cogner Family Foundation Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation The Hyde & Watson Foundation Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation The John Ben Snow Memorial Trust

$5,000 - $9,999 AAA Northeast The Calais Foundation John DaSilva Memorial Foundation The Walter F. and Alice Gorham Foundation, Inc. S. Dillard and Adrienne Kirby The Sandra Kupperman Foundation McCarter & English, LLP MetLife Foundation George A. Ohl, Jr. Trust PNC Financial Services Group Wells Fargo $1,000 to $4,999 The Charitable Foundation of the Burns Family, Inc. Nick and Elizabeth De Angelo Kristin Elliott Charitable Fund James B. Luke Family Charitable Foundation McGuinn Family Foundation RBC Wealth Management William E. Simon Foundation, Inc. Walmart Foundation Kim and Finn Wentworth in memory of Elisa De Jonghe The Harold Wetterberg Foundation

As of December 11, 2017 * Excludes fundraising events and membership gifts

Gifts In-Kind All County Rental Center Diversified Media Group Drinker, Biddle & Reath, LLP

Elliottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Flower Shoppe Enjou Chocolat FTC, FBO

Google Hawk Graphics Inc. Larena Construction LLC

Steinway & Sons is the official piano of Mayo Performing Arts Center.

Main Lobby Building Project The Mayo Performing Arts Center has completed renovating and expanding its main lobby and plaza area. The Campaign for the Project exceeded its goal and raised over $2.5 million in gifts and pledges. Now we are examining ways to add more upgrades to the venue and better facilities for our patrons and look forward to keeping you informed of our progress. We would like to thank the following donors for their generous support of the Main Lobby Building Project:

$300,000 and above The Gagnon Family F.M. Kirby Foundation

$250,000 - $299,999 A.P. Kirby, Jr. Foundation, Inc. John and Margaret Post Foundation

$100,000 - $249,999 Jay and Wendy Birnbaum The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation Paula and William Marino Eileen and N. Larry Paragano Sr.

$50,000 - $99,999 Conger Family Foundation Jeanne and Joseph Goryeb Jacobs Levy Equity Management Gail and Ben Lobel Mary Jane Robertson and Jock Clark

$25,000 - $49,999 Linda and Jay Hellstrom The Hyde and Watson Foundation Jenny and Jeffrey Kalajian Sudy and Bud Mayo Carol and Robert Mulholland Maxine and Harry Riskin Wendy and Gregory Supron

$10,000 - $24,999 Gar Wood N. Burwell The Ellis Family The Walter F. and Alice Gorham Foundation Kathy and Greg Heher Unjeria C. Jackson, MD and Larry E. Thompson Dr. and Mrs. Bruce I. Jacobs Karen and Jefferson Kirby Larena Construction LLC Pamela and Joseph Longo

James K. Malloy Marylyn and Thomas McLaughlin Helen and Jim Quinn Anne and Robert Rooke Elise and Thomas J. Ross, Jr. Clementina, Debra and Ron Sanes Brenda and Leonard Sichel Anita J. Siegel Claudia and Kenneth Silverman Joseph Weber

$5,000 - $9,999 Daniel and Meryl Alesandro Sally Epstein Matthew and Teresa Finlay Edward and Beth Gramigna Anita Hotchkiss and Christopher Martin Marcia and Peter Hunter Thomas Jardim and Karen Fountain MATTHEW 18:5 Foundation Lary Wasserman

$1,000 to $4,999 The Elliott Averett Family Mr. and Mrs. Stephen D. Bach Rev. Janet Broderick Louise and Malcolm Chamalian Theresa de Leon Nancy and Flo Brown Foley Joan and James Lynch Dana and Eric Macy Lois and Peter Mancuso Dr. Edward and Norlyn Poto Michael Shoblock Marilyn and Mark Talve Foundation The Wallerstein Foundation for Geriatric Life Improvement Neva and Rich Watson As of December 11, 2017

Naming Opportunities are available for gifts ranging from $500 to $500,000. Donations at every level make an impact! Please call Marysue DePaola at 973-539-0345 ext. 6503 or email mdepaola@mayoarts.org for more information on how to be a part of this exciting project!

The Starlight Society MPAC gratefully acknowledges its Starlight Society members for their generous contributions, providing the theaterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading source of annual support each year. President's Circle: $10,000 and up Wendy and Jay Birnbaum Jim and Donna Chambers Mary E. and David L. Cobb The Ellis Family Rob and Nancye Falzon Joe and Jeanne Goryeb Sheridan and John Greeniaus John and Kristin Hyland Unjeria C. Jackson, MD and Mr. Larry Thompson Bud and Sudy Mayo Nancy and Howard Moseson Mary Jane Robertson and Jock Clark Eileen and Carlos Rodriguez Clementina, Debra and Ron Sanes Claudia and Kenneth Silverman David and Lisa Welsh Kim and Finn Wentworth Producer's Circle: $5,000-$9,999 Sheri and Steve Alexander Wendy Aresty Theresa Augustine-Christie Betty Carroll Ann and Art Corwin Gordon and Cindy Crawford David and Jill Farris Frederick and Katherine Fultz Tobi and George Goldman Antonia A. Gollob Jay and Linda Hellstrom Richard and Cindy Johnson Jennifer and Jeffrey Kalajian Ellen and Jonathan Lewis Paula and Bill Marino Nancy and David Medford Pam Mondelli and Paul Pazniokas Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mulholland Mr. and Mrs. James Nason Ms. Carolyn Olenowski Nancy and Jeffrey Rich Bob and Anne Rooke Hank and Jacke Schram Mr. and Mrs. Timothy L. Smith Steven Snow Allan and Barbara Staats Mr. Jon Stewart Stewart Stimson and Yunior Caballero Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Supron Bob and Catherine Tafaro Director's Circle: $3,000-$4,999 Michael and Karen Byrne Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Carroll, Jr. Chip Carver and Anne DeLaney

Christie Family Foundation Nick and Elizabeth De Angelo E. Steven and Bernadette Doyle Harriett and Bob Druskin Ms. Sarah R. Epstein Tom and Susan Fuller Steve and Kathy Gillen Dana Griffith and Jack Hogoboom Orren and Trish Grushkin Jerry Happ Alan and Bonnie Kaufman Karen and Jeff Kirby Michael Kohner Don and Fran MacMaster Caren Frankel and Dr. Jory Magidson Will and Dyanna McGuire Marianne and Walter Morris John O'Grady and Brad Motta John and Lucy Orfan Eileen Paragano Mr. and Mrs. Scott Pester Carole and Jack Plaxe Ms. Jaime Raskulinecz and Ms. Linda Varas Dr. Michael and Mrs. Alice Samach Robert and Sherry Scott Leonard and Brenda Sichel Anita J. Siegel Michael and Maria Simoff Susan and Rick Sinay Artist's Circle: $2,000-$2,999 Arnie and Ruth Aprahamian Patti Aresty Richard and Connie Batherman Mr. and Mrs. George H. Becker, Jr. Thomas Bonitz Ginger Brennan Gregg and Jackie Buckalew Mr. Gar Wood N. Burwell Dr. James and Mary Chimenti James and Doreen Costello Data Designs, Inc. Paul and Donna DiAntonio Robin and Tim Devaney John and Lisa Ennis Teresa and Matthew Finlay Mr. Richard Genabith Caroline and Richard Godfrey Richard and Leslie Goryeb Ms. Paula Hartman Mr. Mark S. Hartmann, Jr. and Shelby C. Rhodes Virginia and Russell Hawkins Kristin and Will Henson Marcia and Peter Hunter Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Israel Jane and Michael Kurek

Mr. and Mrs. David A. Lewis Nicky and Paige L'Hommedieu Donald and Barbara Louria Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Matlesky Thomas and Marylyn McLaughlin Mr. David F. Miller and Ms. Sheila F. Eule Steven and Sherry Nalbone Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pfeffer Joyce Prevoznik Sue and Eric Robbins Eileen Rolnick Linda and Mike Rosenberg Carol Schautz Marcia and Mark Schiffer Michael Shoblock Mr. and Mrs. James Van Derveer Deborah Vilage and James Wilkinson Lary Wasserman Conductor's Circle: $1,250 - $1,999 Susan and Ken Adler Ms. Gail Alvarez Anonymous and Grateful Jeffery Aughey and Aileen Kiter Michael and Joanne Aversa Joseph and Teresa Axtell Jeff and Lee Ann Barone Laurie and Larry Baruch Dr. and Mrs. Charles Becht, IV Jack Benvent and Robin Cornick Benvent Richard G. Binetti, MD Ken and Lisa Bodmer Michael and Eileen Boos Family Morgan and Amy Bornstein Lois Brounell Jay and Diana Buffum Denis and Barbara Burke Robert and Francoise Burn Cynthia and Ed Cashman Robert and Fran Cavalero Janet and Robert Cole, MD Stan and Holly Coleman Glenn and Nancy Collins The Comora Family Dr. David and Lynda Conyack Mr. Richard Cooke Glenn and Eleanor Coutts Frederick K. Kleen, III and Virginia DeLalla Ms. Janet DeMeo Stephen and Norma DeTommaso Ms. Dina Di Maria Mr. and Mrs. Ronald T. Dollard John and Karen Dubel Mr. Richard Eger and Mrs. Anne Aronovitch

Sally and Gary Eisenreich Kieran and Molly Fagan John and Eileen Farry John and Linda Fedinec Kevin Feeley Rich and Dianna Fembleaux Mr. and Mrs. Jason Fowler Mr. and Mrs. James Frame Robert and Kelly Frank Dorrie and Brian Gagnon Mr. and Mrs. Neil Gagnon Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Gannet Mr. Timothy Gearty Edda and James Gillen Ms. Daria Goginsky Betty and Arnold Goldstein Lawrence and Rita Gotfried Edward A. Gramigna, Jr. Lawrence and Florence Green Dianne and Timothy Grenz Richard and Kathleen Grochala John J. Hallacy and Dr. Mary Ann LoFrumento Bob and Cynthia Hamburger Donald Hardman Mary and Brad Harmon Ms. Paula Hartman Mr. and Mrs. Gregory J. Heher Mr. and Mrs. Roger Held Amy and Charles Hendershot Barbara Huarte Hill John and Sarah Holman Ken Isaacson Thomas C. Jardim and Karen Fountain Diann and Peter Jinks Ken and Jackie Kairys Mr. William Kawam Ezra and Bonnie Kazam Bill and Debbie Keenan Mr. George Kelly and Dr. Janine Kelly

Matt and Agi Krauser Harry Krystalla Joan and Joe La Russo Mrs. Gloria LaGrassa, Pluckemin Inn Allison and Paul Larena Barbara and Stuart Levy Jeffrey and Lisa Libman Mr. Bruce Lowenhaupt Brian and Tara Luing Kevin and Trisha Luing Anne and Tom MacCowatt Mr. and Mrs. Paul Magnani Mr. James K. Malloy Lois and Peter Mancuso Roger and Mary Elyn Matthews Elizabeth Mattson Jim and Sue McArdle Donna McNamara and Lawrence Cohen Maryanne Mecca and Joseph Moretti Betsy and Sean Monaghan Trish and Michael Morchower Morris County School of Glass Steven and Lillian Mueller Mrs. Rachel Mullen Joan Ducey-Munde and Dan Munde Stephen and Kirsten Neville Phil and Gen Nicastro Diane and Bob Noelke Betty Ortiz and Robert Drace Robert L. Parker and Family Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Pecci Jonathan Perelman and Dr. Evelyn Eckert Stephen and Lisa Plavin Judy and Jim Pohlman James Polley Martin and Clare Prentice Dr. Kenneth and Dr. Suzy Press

Doug and Myla Pridgen Mr. and Mrs. James F. Quinn Mr. John Raymonds Maria Redondo and Michael Weisman Jane Rehmke and Leland Schubert Lisa and Phil Richards Mark A. Rieger, MD Elizabeth and Tim Ritter Rick Rizzuto Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Ross, Jr. Joseph and Marla Runsdorf James and Barbara Salerno Nancy and Nelson Schaenen, Jr. Judy and Fred Schiller Rudy and Debora Schloesser Mr. David Schoner Mr. Michael Schramm David and Irene Sharpell E. Michael Shine and Florence K. Ferguson Craig and Cathy Simon Frederic and Joan Sirota Marg and Glen Skar Molly Dunn and Len Smith Don and Mary Kaye Sparaco Larry and Dawn Sterritt Eileen and Peter Sudler Maureen and Paul Tafuro Jayne and Paul Thompson Theo Tilton Douglas Garno and Beth Van Brunt Thomas and Rebecca Wafer Gary Walker and Mary Davis Roxanne Wallace Peter and Lisa Wallburg Mrs. Judy Weinstein Michael and Susan Wilk Allison and Chris Wilson C. R. Wishner Gil and Claire Zweig As of January 1, 2018

Matching Gifts We are grateful to the following companies who have generously matched their employeesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; charitable gifts to MPAC. Please be sure to check with your Human Resources Department to maximize your support! Automatic Data Processing, Inc. AIG Bank of America BD Benevity Big Lots! Chubb & Son Coach Deluxe Corporation Foundation Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation ExxonMobil Foundation Faber Daeufer & Itrato PC Gap Inc.

General Re Corporation Horizon Foundation Johnson & Johnson Kemnay Advisory Services Macy's Merck Novartis Pfizer Prudential Foundation The Toa Reinsurance Company of America Towne Toyota, Inc. Verizon Voya Foundation As of December 11, 2017

MPACâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 19th Annual Starlight Ball was held at the Park Savoy Estate in Florham Park on November 17, 2017. Total net funds raised from the Starlight Ball exceeded $200,000, which will go directly to funding critical educational needs at MPAC, including The Miracle Project. We gratefully acknowledge the following event sponsors:

Starlight Ball Sponsor

Dinner Sponsor Jersey Central Power & Light/FirstEnergy Foundation Cocktail Reception Sponsor Mary Jane Robertson and Jock Clark Gold Sponsors Wendy Aresty The Hampshire Group Unjeria Jackson, MD and Larry Thompson Bruce I. Jacobs and Kenneth N. Levy, Jacobs Levy Equity Management Bill and Paula Marino Charles Meizoso, Jr. and Brian Keating, RBC Silver Sponsors Sheri and Steve Alexander Crum and Forster Joe and Jeanne Goryeb Robert W. Scott, CFP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Main Street Wealth Management, LLC Star Sponsors The Bleakley Financial Group Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP Jeff and Karen Kirby Nancy and Howard Moseson Paragano Family Foundation Nicholas A. Pascarella, CPA-PFS, CFP Eileen and Carlos Rodriguez Sameth Family Towne Toyota

Business Circle

Join the growing list of companies whose support of the arts also drives customers through their doors. Call 973-539-0345 ext. 6526 or email Lmissaggia@mayoarts.org to join today and for more information.

Leader

$5,000 and higher

Morristown, New Providence www.braunschweiger.com 973-538-2189

Whippany www.it-radix.com 973-298-6908

Morris Plains www.fasteruc.com 862-242-8053

Morristown www.firstenergycorp.com 800-662-3115

Ledgewood www.townetoyota.com 973-584-8100

Executive

$2,500 - $4,999 Alstede Farms

Law Offices of Martin D. Eagan

Avison Young

Chester www.alstedefarms.com 908-879-7189

Morristown www.avisonyoung.com 973-898-6360

EverBank

F.J. Rawding, A.I.A. Morristown www.fjraia.com 973-539-7878

Morristown www.foxrothschild.com 973-326-7100

Marks Paneth LLP

The Miller Center for Esthetic Excellence

Don Giovanello, Morristown Wealth Management

Short Hills www.everbank.com/dmckenzie 973-271-8025

Parsippany www.markspaneth.com 973-267-1400

Livingston www.themillercenter.com 973-533-0053

Robyatt Audio

Morristown www.robyattaudio.com 885-ROB-YATT

Morristown www.martyeagan.com 973-898-7300

Fox Rothschild LLP

Morristown mwmllp.website.raymondjames.com 973-971-0202

Vision Creative Group

Morris Plains www.visioncreativegroup.com 973-984-3454

Advocate

$1,500 - $2,499 Kim S. Luthy, CFPÂŽ, CFS, CLTC, Allied Wealth Partners American Hearing Centers Dr. Joseph Arvay Arvay Orthodontics The Bleakley Financial Group Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C. Bruzzichesi Orthodontics Park Ave at Morris County - CBRE County Concrete Corp Mitchell H. Davich, DMD, PA Dublin Pub Elangeni Smart IT

Graham, Curtin P.A. Greystone Intelligence Heritage Abstract Company Jacobs Levy Equity Management/ Bruce I. Jacobs and Kenneth N. Levy JFL Total Wealth Management Hillary and Rich Lindner Longo Electrical-Mechanical McKirdy & Riskin, P.A. Mendham Capital Management Morgan Stanley Pete Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hagan, Fitness Together The Peck School

Erica Peitler & Associates, Inc. Regent Atlantic Andrea Martone and Paul Cristelli, RE/MAX FIRST CHOICE Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti LLP Shade Tree Garage Simplicity Title Supreme Energy, Inc. Tempewick Wealth Management Turpin Real Estate Ryan Dawson, Weichert, Realtors *As of December 11, 2017

Become A Member As a nonprofit organization, MPAC relies on the generosity of its members to help bridge the gap between ticket sales and operating costs. Some of the great benefits of membership include: • • • •

Access to the Starlight Lounge and complimentary refreshments for Starlight Society and Business Circle members; Advance ticketing prior to the general public for shows and events; Discounts on select performances throughout the season; Discounts at local businesses and much, much more!

Become a member today! Visit MayoArts.org and click on the “support” tab to view a complete list of all membership levels and benefits. For more information, call Lana Missaggia, Membership and Special Events Manager at 973-539-0345, ext. 6526. Your support would be greatly appreciated!

MEMBER DISCOUNTS!

Show your Membership card and save at local businesses. (Complete terms, conditions and discount information available in the local business discount section of our website.) Black Horse Tavern & Pub Blowout Bar Braun’s Automotive Caffe India Cambridge Wines Cherish the Moment Elliott’s Flower Shoppe EmbroidMe Enjou Chocolat

The Famished Frog George & Martha’s American Grille Glassworks Studio Grasshopper Off the Green Morristown Deli The Morristown Diner The Office Tavern Grill Pascarella Brothers Sandwich Shoppe

Piattino Pomodoro Ristorante and Pizzeria Rio’s Engraving Strawberry Fields Tito’s Burritos & Wings of Morristown T.P.S. Supply - The Plumbing Store *As of December 11, 2017

Directory of Facility and Services Assistive Listening Devices are available at the concessions counter prior to each performance. Accessibility: The orchestra section is accessible to all patrons. There is an elevator to the balcony level. If you need special seating arrangements, please let our box office representatives know at time of purchase. Large print programs are available upon request. In Case of a Fire, exits are indicated by the red signs. In the event of a fire or other emergency, please walk to the nearest exit. MPAC is a barrierfree environment. Lost and Found is available through house management. Please call 973-539-0345 ext. 6516. Please turn off all electronic devices prior to entering the Theatre.

Photography or the recording of any performance or the possession of any device for such photographing or recording inside the Theatre without the expressed permission of the management is prohibited. Ordering Tickets can be done in person at the box office, online at mayoarts.org, or by calling 973-539-8008. Box Office hours: Mon.-Sat.10 am-6 pm, and two hours prior to a performance. Advertise in this program guide! Call 973-539-0345 ext. 6507 for information. Rent the Theatre The theatre, lobby and Starlight Room are available for rent during our concert season subject to availability. For information call 973-539-0345 ext. 6519.

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Upcoming Events JANUARY 2018 1/14 All Hands on Deck 1/19 Tapestry: The Carole King Songbook 1/20 Recycled Percussion 1/21 NJ Youth Chorus 1/25 The Birdland All-Stars featuring Tommy Igoe - The Art of Jazz 1/27 Tommy James and The Shondells 1/31 The Hollywood Special FX Show FEBRUARY 2018 2/1 Piano Battle 2/2 Bob Saget 2/3 The Ultimate Tribute to Elvis 2/5 Dr Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat 2/8 An Acoustic Evening with Trey Anastasio 2/9 Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery 2/11 Mammoth Follies 2/14 Tao: Drum Heart 2/15 The Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra 2/16 Masters of Illusion 2/17 The O’Connor Band featuring Mark O’Connor 2/18 Gobsmacked! 2/22 Chefs: A Sizzling Kitchen Showdown 2/23 Cesar Millan 2/27 Go, Dog. Go! MARCH 2018 3/1 Kings of Dance: Lezginka: The State Dance Ensemble of Dagestan 3/2 Human Nature 3/3-4 A Chorus Line 3/7 Dublin Irish Dance “Stepping Out” 3/8 Sarah Chang -- Viva Piazzolla! 3/9 A Paranormal Evening with Alice Cooper 3/11 Sing Along with The Muppet Movie 3/14 The Chieftains 3/16 Marc Cohn featuring special guests The Blind Boys of Alabama 3/17 New Shanghai Circus 3/23 Eddie Palmieri 3/24 Chita & Tune 3/29 Mummenschanz 3/31 Charles Esten and Clare Bowen

APRIL 2018 4/3 Daughtry 4/4 Straight No Chaser: The Speakeasy Tour 4/5 David Sedaris 4/6 David Foster 4/7 Boston Pops 4/8 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live: King for a Day 4/10 Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site: The Musical 4/11 One Night of Queen 4/12 Boney James 4/13 Maks, Val & Peta Live on Tour: Confidential 4/14 Buddy -- The Buddy Holly Story 4/18 Engelbert Humperdinck 4/19 Cheech & Chong 4/21 Itzhak Perlman with Rohan De Silva 4/22 Disney Junior Dance Party On Tour 4/23 Pete the Cat 4/26 John Pizzarelli and Larry Carlton 4/27 Manhattan Comedy Night 4/28 Dancin’ Broadway 4/29 The Magic of Anthony Salazar MAY 2018 5/4 ABBA: the Concert 5/9 Moscow Festival Ballet: Swan Lake 5/11 Arlo Guthrie 5/12 Rob Lowe: Stories I Only Tell My Friends LIVE 5/18 Jay Leno 5/19 NJ Ballet: The Bard’s Ballets: Romeo & Juliet and Macbeth 5/20 NJ Ballet: Cinderella JUNE/JULY 2018 6/7 Tyler Henry 6/8 Manhattan Comedy Night 6/23-24 Dirty Dancing 6/28 Happy Together Tour 2018 7/18 Yanni 25 - Acropolis Anniversary Concert Tour *Additional events to be added TICKETS AT MAYOARTS.ORG BOX OFFICE (973) 539-8008 100 SOUTH STREET, MORRISTOWN