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NOCHEBUENA
CHRISTMAS EVE IN MEXICO DECEMBER 23, 2021
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WELCOME Live performance is great anytime of the year, but coming to a show during the holiday season is extra special. There’s something delightful about the way the holidays enhance everyday activities: greeting neighbors, meals with the family and friends, shopping for gifts, watching our favorite season movies. This is especially true of attending wonderful wintertime performances. For some of our younger audience members, this may actually be their first time at the theater. Holiday shows like Utah Symphony’s Here Come Santa Claus and Nochebuena are an amazing way to introduce the next generation to the power of performing arts. If you’ve brought a young person with you to this performance, thank you! I hope you’ll take a moment to reflect on the profound experience you’ve afforded them. While Onstage Ogden’s 2021/2022 is a bit of a departure from pre-pandemic seasons, know that we still have a lot of great performances yet to come. In January we’ll have the return of Maestro Thierry Fischer with the Utah Symphony as they perform Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances. The next great opportunity for our youngest audience members will be this March with Utah Symphony performing Carnival of Animals. For something truly spectacular, we hope to see you at Cirque de la Symphonie in April for a dazzling combination of music and acrobatics. Thanks for making tonight’s show a part of your family’s holiday experience. Here’s to a happy and healthy 2022 filled with opportunities to gather around great performance experiences. James Fredrick Executive Director, Onstage Ogden
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BOARD & STAFF BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jennifer Webb President Susan Shreeve Vice President Jean Vaniman President-Elect Roger Christensen Treasurer Dr. Robert Fudge Secretary Nancy Pinto-Orton Chair of Nominating Committee Dr. Ann Ellis At Large
FOUNDATION Russel King Chair Marti M. Clayson Secretary Richard White Treasurer
STAFF James Fredrick Executive Director Andrew Barrett Watson Outreach & Events Manager
Christina Myers At Large Cirilo Franco John Fromer Dr. Val Johnson Chris Karczewski Russ King Chair of Foundation Board Dr. Rosemary Lesser Zach Nelson Wendy Roberts Joyce Stillwell Dr. Deborah Uman Jon Wilson
Paul C. Kunz Andrea Lane Michael S. Malmborg Dr. Judith Mitchell Meg Naisbitt Carolyn N. Rasmussen Sherm Smith Dr. Paul Sonntag Dotty Steimke
Camille Washington Marketing & Box Office Manager Avery Franklin Audience Engagement & Administrative Coordinator
Cover illustration: Nate Williams for Onstage Ogden
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2021–22 SEASON
MASTERWORKS SERIES Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances January 27, 2022 at 7:30PM Ravel La Valse February 3, 2022 at 7:30PM Beethoven No. 6 March 24, 2022 at 7:30PM
DANCE & VOCAL SERIES BYU Ballroom Dance Company October 23, 2021 at 7:30PM Nochebuena December 23, 2021 at 7:30PM Ballet Hispánico February 5, 2022 at 7:30PM Chanticleer April 28, 2022 at 7:30PM
FAMILY SERIES Spanish Brass November 11, 2021 at 7:30PM Here Comes Santa Claus! December 14, 2021 at 7:00PM Carnival of the Animals March 17, 2022 at 7:00PM Youth Benefit Concert May 17, 2022 at 7:00PM
ENTERTAINMENT SERIES Cirque de la Symphonie April 21, 2022 at 7:30PM
SPECIAL EVENTS The Nutcracker November 26–27, 2021 Friday at 7:00PM Saturday at 2:00PM & 7:00PM
DOWNTOWN SERIES Imani Winds October 12, 2021 at 7:30PM Hot Club of San Francisco October 15, 2021 at 7:30PM Thalea Quartet December 7, 2021 at 7:30PM Eighth Blackbird January 13, 2022 at 7:30PM
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The Onstage Ogden’s 2021–2022 season is funded in part by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Utah Division of Arts and Museums, Weber County Recreation, Arts, Museums, and Parks (RAMP) program, and Ogden City Arts.
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ONSTAGE OGDEN
In 1949, Beverly Lund and Ginny Mathei decided they wanted to add even more culture to Weber County. So, for the small fee of $400, they brought the Utah Symphony to Ogden for a single performance. Three hundred people attended the concert. This 1949 concert was a big success, so the women decided to present even more concerts in Ogden. They organized a committee within the Welfare League (later the Junior League) to raise funds for the Symphony Concerts. Then, in 1957, this committee reformed and incorporated as the Ogden Guild. After a few more name changes and the addition of Ballet West performances in 1982, the organization became the Ogden Symphony Ballet Association. Under the direction of numerous board members and long-serving Executive Directors like Jean Pell (27 years), and Sharon Macfarlane (14 years), Onstage Ogden has expanded our programming to include internationally renowned classical dance, vocal, and chamber music. Since our inception, we have presented over 800 performances to tens of thousands of Utahns. In addition, Onstage Ogden actively works to engage and educate younger patrons. For example, our Youth Guild has provided generations of high school students with opportunities to serve. We also offer a variety of education classes, from Masterworks Music Detectives to Music and Dance Explorers. And we are partnering with several local community organizations to expand these programs to reach even more children and students. Onstage Ogden is proud to celebrate 70 years sponsoring only the finest music and dance in the Greater Ogden area. We are honored participate in the enrichment of our community by presenting professional classical performance. Mills Publishing, Inc. Dan Miller, President; Cynthia Bell Snow, Office Administrator; Jackie Medina, Art Director; Ken Magleby, Graphic Design; Patrick Witmer, Graphic Design/Web Developer; Paula Bell, Dan Miller, Paul Nicholas Advertising Representatives; Onstage Ogden is published by Mills Publishing, Inc., 772 East 3300 South, Suite 200, Salt Lake City, Utah 84106 Phone: 801.467.8833 Email: advertising@millspub.com Website: millspub.com Mills Publishing produces playbills for many performing arts groups. Advertisers do not necessarily agree or disagree with content or views expressed on stage. Please contact us for playbill advertising opportunities. Copyright 2021.
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DANCE & VOCAL SERIES
NOCHEBUENA CHRISTMAS EVE IN MEXICO December 23, 2021 / 7:30 PM AUSTAD AUDITORIUM
S E A SO N S P O N SO R
CO N C E RT S P O N SO R
LAWRENCE T. DEE & JANET T. DEE FOUNDATION
Posada Mexicana An upbeat posada medley that leads into one of Mexico’s recognized songs, Como Mexico no Hay Dos.
Popurri Jalisco Choreography: Kareli Montoya
Musical Arrangement by Jimmy K. Cuéllar
Los Altos de Jalisco, El Caballito, La Feria de Las Flores, El
Christmas Polkas Paying homage to the northern region of Mexico with polka renditions of our favorite Christmas songs. Jingle Bells, Sleigh Ride, Viva Chihuahua, and Jesusita en Chihuahua Choreography by Jonathan Trejo and Kareli Montoya Nuestra Virgen Celebrating Mexico’s “Día de la Virgen,” (December 12) with this medley of songs dedicated to La Virgen Maria. Virgencita de Talpa, Mi Virgen Ranchera, Virgen de Zapopan, Ave Maria Musical Arrangement by Jimmy K. Cuéllar
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Musical Arrangement: Jimmy K. Cuéllar
Tapatio Master Floreador: Esteban Escobedo Amarga Navidad Musical Arrangement: Jimmy K. Cuéllar Composer: Jose Alfredo Jimenez Retablo Purépecha Choreography: Ignacio Sánchez Verdúzco Danza de los Tare Ambakitis, Lindo Michoacan, Los Viejos de Charapan, Tata Keri, El Saludo del Amigo, El Aplauso, Arriba Pichátaro
NOCHEBUENA CONTINUED… INTERMISSION
Algarabía Mestiza, Nayarit
Homenaje a Pedro Infante
Choreography: Ignacio Sánchez Verdúzco
Musical Arrangement: Jimmy K. Cuéllar
Musical Arrangement: Jimmy K. Cuéllar
Bésame Morenita, Cien Años, Cartas Marcadas, La Verdolaga
Obertura Los Bules, Los Cuchillos, El Mayate, Los Bules
¡Viva Veracruz!
The Nutcracker A mariachi rendition of the Nutcracker’s most well-known masterpieces.
Choreography: Kareli Montoya
Musical Arrangement: Jimmy K. Cuéllar
La Rama, Viva Veracruz, El Zapateado Veracruzano
March, Trepak A Magical Medley Choreography: Kareli Montoya and Oscar Burciaga Musical Arrangement: Jimmy K. Cuéllar A Tale as Old as Time, Un Poco Loco, Remember Me, It’s a Small World, Parade of Lights, El Jarabe Tapatio
Musical Arrangement: Jose “Pepe” Martinez
Violin Huapango Composer: Jose “Pepe” Martinez Grand Finale Blanca Navidad (White Christmas), Las Olas, El Son Del Gusto, Mi Tierra Mexicana Choreography by Kareli Montoya Musical Arrangement by Jimmy K. Cuéllar
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ARTISTS’ PROFILES
MaRiAcHi GaRiBaLdI De JaImE CuéLlAr Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar has enchanted audiences with their dynamic musicianship and lively stage presence for over twenty five years. Founded in 1994 by Jaime Cuéllar, Mariachi Garibaldi quickly gained notability for being one of the first youth mariachis in Bakersfield, CA. Their commitment to providing a quality representation of the mariachi genre has propelled them into becoming one of Los Angeles most recognized Mariachis and arguably in California.
Pedro Fernandez, Espinoza Paz, Eugenia León, Paquita del Barrio, Ana Barbara, Graciela Beltran, Pablo Montero, Beatriz Adriana, among many more. Mariachi Garibaldi’s renditions often honor musical artist no longer with us. Their elevated musicianship has also opened invitations to perform on prestigious stages such as the Auditorium Theater in Chicago, Teatro Degollado, The Soraya, John Anson Ford Amphitheater, Santa Fe Opera and the Dolby Theatre.
Under the direction of Jimmy “El Pollo” Cuéllar, son of Jaime Cuéllar, Mariachi Garibaldi is proud to be considered one of the leading Mariachi ensembles who is regularly called upon to share the stage with some of Mexico’s most beloved performers. Performers such as The Aguilar Family, Pepe, Angela and Leonardo, Aida Cuevas, Juan Gabriel, Alejandro Fernandez,
Mariachi Garibaldi enjoys a professional partnership with Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles, who collaborated with Mitú Network to recreate Disney’s Beauty and the Beast’s “Tale As Old As Time” which became a viral video with over 15 million views. Most recently their ornate mariachi jacket became a commodity of trade when Dodger pitcher Joe Kelly wore it with honor at the White House.
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Albert Jimenez
Gustavo Hernandez
John Vargas
Jason Franco
Gustavo Zambrano
Grover Castro
Jimmy K. Cuellar
Angel Guzman
Luis Zambrano
MuSiCaL DiReCtOr
JiMmY K. CuéLlAr Originally from Bakersfield, California Jimmy Cuellar began his mariachi career at a young age alongside his father Jaime Cuéllar and was a founding member of the young ensemble, Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar. His dedication to his musical craft drove “El Pollo” in fine tuning his skills on the violin, guitarrón, vihuela, guitar and guitarra de golpe which secured him a ten year tenure with the legendary Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano. With further mentorship Mr. Cuéllar advanced his career such that he has accompanied well known Latin recording artist Luis Fonsi, Pepe Aguilar, Marco Antonio Solis, Lila Downs, Vikki Carr, Aida Cuevas, Eugenia Leon, and Jose Feliciano as well as has been an instrumental member in various recording productions, including the 2010 release of Ry Cooder and The Chieftains, San Patricio. Beginning In 2005, Jimmy saw Grammy success when he was a featured artist on the Grammy Award winning album cELLAbration: A Tribute to Ella Jenkins. The following year “Llegaron Los Camperos: Concert Favorites of Nati Cano’s Mariachi Los Camperos” received a Grammy nomination for
“Best Mexican Album.” 2008 added to his Grammy success with “Cien Por Ciento Mexicano” by Pepe Aguilar with 2009 rounding out a Grammy award to add to his mantle for Best Regional Mexican Album with “Amor, Dolor, y Lagrimas.” Composer, arranger, multi-instrumentalist, three time Grammy Award nominated and three time Grammy Award Winner, Mr. Cuellar understand the importance of education. Having received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from California State University, Long Beach Bob Cole Conservatory of Music in 2009 “El Pollo” decided to continue his musical education and enroll with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas where he is pursuing a Masters in Music Composition.
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ARTISTS’ PROFILES
BaLlEt FoLkLóRiCo De LoS ÁNgElEs Andrew Gutierrez
Jocelyn Gutiérrez
Edwin García
Sayuri Johnson
Isaac Dugan
Julián Vélez
Leszly Gómez
Isabella Pulido
Faviel Placsencia
Larry Estrada
Salvador Robles
Isidro Hurtado
Jennifer Rodriguez
Carla Rodriguez
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Erick Vaca
ARTISTS’ PROFILES
Christian Cruz
Matthew Tellez
Maricela Téllez
Krystal Rivera
Kianna Ruiz
Leslie Torres
Jimmy Torres
Cynthya Contreras
Karol Nava
Giselle Aburto
Joseyln Arreola
Mariah Millán
Mileena Contreras
Andrea Roque
Angelina Rivera
Michelle Valdez
Dante Espinosa
Iraís La Torre
Alfredo Nava
Alti Bautista
Samantha Rivera
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FRIENDS OF ONSTAGE OGDEN Onstage Ogden thanks the following individuals, corporations, foundations, and public funding sources for their generous donations! Onstage Ogden is an exempt organization as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The following is a list of contributors from January 2021 through October 2021. Please contact us at 801-399-9214 if you would like to make a donation or if your name has been inadvertently left off the following list or is misspelled. Thank you again for your generous support!
Season Sponsor ($90,000+) Stewart Education Foundation
Series Sponsor ($20,000+) Alan & Jeanne Hall Foundation Utah Division Of Arts & Museums
Concert Sponsor ($10,000+) Ogden City Arts Pinto Family Foundation Weber State University Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities
Diamond ($5,000–$9,999) Marriner S. Eccles Foundation Beaver Creek Foundation
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Weber County RAMP
Val A. Browning Charitable Foundation
Norman C. & Barbara L. Tanner Charitable Support Trust Robert & Marcia Harris
George S. & Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation
FRIENDS OF ONSTAGE OGDEN Platinum ($2,500–$4,999)
Richard K. & Shirley S. Hemingway Foundation
Gold ($1,000–$2,499) Bank of Utah Marti M. Clayson Rick & Karen Fairbanks Donna & Ralph Friz Paul C. & Cindy Kunz
Silver ($500-$999)
Anonymous Dr. Judith Mitchell Robert & Sally Neill Rich & Kristin Bauter Harry & Becky Senekjian Dr. Val Johnson Marlin & Kathleen Jensen
Bronze ($100-$499) Anonymous (4) Paul & Georgia Bennion Aloha & Larry Whitney Jane Brewer Jeff & Pam Paulson Julie & Stephen Coley Dixie Vandyke Phyllis D. Combe David Suehsdorf & Janet Muir Mary Hargis Mardee Hagen Carolyn Yaworsky in Memory of Ellen Opprecht Jeanne Hinchman Greg & Caitlin Gochnour Paul & Sandra Perkin Brad & Lynn Carroll Donald Pantone Bruce & Kay Wallace Jeff & Pam Paulson
Dr. Robert Fudge & Sylvia Newman
MSL Family Foundation Jonathan & Beverly Souder Nebeker Family Foundation WESTAF Suzanne Patterson Glenn & Connie Wimer Ralph Nye Charitable Foundation Dr. Carolyn Rich-Denson
Douglas & Shelley Felt Family Foundation Greg & Susan Shreeve Lindquist Memorial Parks Jan & Jerome Luger Mary & Lee Forrest Carter Shaun & Christina Myers Lynn & Steven Carter
Meg Naisbitt Paul & Georgia Bennion Cirilo Franco Sandy & Phillip Maxwell Sempre Musical Society William & Anita Ford Ogden Chapter of MacDowell Ensemble Edward & Mari Lou Steffen Royce E. Dye & Delores K. Taylor Lynn & Natalie Dearden Dorothy Steimke Claude & Barbara Nix Erika Martin Larry Zaugg Dr. Ann Ellis Zana Anderson in Memory of Marie Irvine Jeffry & Linda Burton Dr. Michael & Jennifer Webb
Greg & Susan Shreeve Willis McCree & John Fromer Dr. Michael & Jennifer Webb Kent & Trudy Whiteman Julius Lloyd Drs. David & Rosemary Lesser Suzanne Lindquist Charitable Gift Fund
Andrew & Suzanne Wall Harlan Schmitt Sheldon & Janice Ward James & Deborah Lindstrom John & Colleen Starley Jeane Taylor Roger Christensen Marlene Barnett Bonnie & Jack Wahlen Dr. Deborah Uman Jean Vaniman Jeanne Hinchman in Memory of Ellen Opprecht Juergen Sass Zac Nelson Verlie Delange Dr. Paul & Carol Sonntag Deborah Uman & Michael Sander William Lindsay
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