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February 2024

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Welcome

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MJ is a thriller of a show

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Challenging Reality

From the Chairwoman of the Board and the President & CEO

10 How to celebrate a

Broadway birthday

12 Castalian Quartet: “Full of poetry, joy, and sorrow...”

14 Michael Bublé helps make Candlelight Concert glow

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Cast, performances, who’s who, program notes and more

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afternoon at the Center

22 Donors

Thank you to our supporters

32 Center staff

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Dear Friends, Whether it’s a celebration of the Lunar New Year or an extra sweet Valentine’s Day, spending time with loved ones is what makes celebrations so precious and meaningful, especially when enjoyed together at the Center!

We are excited to continue our Broadway series with the winner of six Tony® Awards, including Best Musical, Disney’s The Lion King featuring beautiful displays of artistic visuals and catchy songs.

Don’t miss Dino-Light, a stunning performance that merges theatrical glow-in-the-dark puppetry with inventive dancing and incredible technological mastery. Best-selling author Kristin Hannah, known for her deeply moving novels, explores the risks women take in an engaging evening with fascinating conversation. The Schumann Quartet’s classically engaging performance will take you to new heights.

We welcome actor, dancer, and singer Jeremy Jordan as his riveting cabaret debut takes you on a journey through Broadway’s best hits! Our resident company Pacific Symphony brings you a festive Lunar New Year celebrating the Year of the Dragon, followed by Latin Fire with Arturo Sandoval and much more!

As we commemorate love in all forms, we thank you for your love of the arts and encouraging it to flourish at our Center!

Casey Reitz President & CEO

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Jane Fujishige Yada Chairwoman, Board of Directors

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jane Fujishige Yada, Chairwoman of the Board Casey Reitz, President & CEO David H. Troob*, Treasurer Sally S. Crockett*, Secretary Wylie A. Aitken Julia Argyros Bart Asner Jesse Bagley Marta S. Bhathal Deborah Bridges Mark Chan Sandy Segerstrom Daniels James A. Driscoll* Moti Ferder John C. Garrett John Ginger* Jackie Glass Carole Haes Landon Wendy Hales

Lawrence M. Higby* Betty Huang Molly Jolly Roger T. Kirwan* Harmon Kong Karla Kraft Shanaz Langson Kate Levering-Jahangiri William F. Meehan* Britt Meyer Ethan F. Morgan* Rick J. Muth* Walter Parsadayan Mark C. Perry* John Phelan* Maria Rigatti Chris Rommel Holly Breaux Schwartz Elizabeth Segerstrom Steve Sherline Stewart R. Smith*

Tony Smith Steven M. Sorenson, M.D. Connie Spenuzza John E. Stratman Jr. Samuel Tang Kelly Thomson Laura Vanderhook Gaddi H. Vasquez* Jaynine Warner Carol L. Wilken* Henry T. Segerstrom,± Founding Chairman DIRECTORS EMERITUS Anthony A. Allen Pat Poss± Timothy L. Strader * Member of Executive Committee ± in memoriam

RESIDENT COMPANIES Arthur Ong, Chairman, Pacific Symphony John Flemming, Chair & CEO, Philharmonic Society Craig Springer, Chairman, Pacific Chorale ARTS SUPPORTERS Susan Condrey, Chair, The Guilds of the Center Britt Meyer, President, Angels of the Arts Lupe Erwin, Chair, Arts and Business Leadership Council Karly Brown Thiret, President, The Center Stars Kate Levering-Jahangiri, President, Ave. to the Arts Cindy Ramirez, Chair, The Center Docents

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MICHAEL JACKSON IS BACK. Not that he ever really went away.

Now, the unparalleled artistry of the greatest entertainer of all time comes to Orange County as MJ, the Tony® Awardwinning new musical arrives in Segerstrom Hall next month.

Created by Tony Award-winning director/ choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, the musical centers on rehearsals for the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status.

There are some three dozen Jackson songs in the show and high-voltage production numbers.

“Wheeldon creates a jaw-dropping spectacle that includes Jackson’s signature moves,” says the Chicago Sun TImes. “When everyone on stage is in motion, it’s a breathtaking vision of athleticism and grace.”

There are hardly words that can describe Jackson’s colossal fame around the world, and his music continues to be popular today. “His music and dancing are elemental to modern pop,” says the Guardian. “It’s a rollicking parade of hits, vocal high points … as MJ begins to reflect on his life.” This is Jackson before he was nearly crushed by personal events that became public.

MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of its star. It begins in the rehearsal space where Michael and his dancers, back-up singers and band are preparing for

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MJ is a thriller of a show

the world tour that will last more than a year.

Amidst music that includes iconic hits such as “Bad,” “Thriller,” and “Smooth Criminal,” Michael begins to think about his childhood and how he became so enormously famous. With flashbacks and actors who perform as youngster and teen Michael, he watches himself become a superstar, dealing with his forceful father and overtaking his older brothers in the fame game.

Wheeldon makes the transitions smooth and seamless.

Forget all the stories and rumors about Jackson. This is Michael as everyone remembers at his best: the songs, the dancing, the voice.

Don’t miss this opportunity to see the man in the mirror.

SEGERSTROM HALL March 19–31 | Tickets start at $39

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CAN YOU HELP who you fall in love with?

In the 19th-century ballet Coppélia, a toy maker creates a beautiful life-size doll so perfect she appears to be real. So real, in fact, that a lad passing by sees her in the window and falls in love. His fiancée is not happy about this. He ends up feeling very foolish when he discovers the truth and renews his devotion to his real—live—love.

But what about today, when materials and artificial intelligence can potentially be used to create a perfect person? Les Ballets de MonteCarlo returns to the Center with Coppél-i.A. Jean-Christophe Maillot, choreographerdirector of the company, uses the Coppélia story as a base to explore the development of artificial intelligence. He asks the question: Is the ideal romantic partner really the flesh-and-blood creature we have always known? What happens when our actions are motivated by love of something that may not be what you think it is?

Maillot has been leading the ballet company since 1993, when he was appointed by H.R.H. the Princess of Hanover. His ideas and style have often challenged audiences, and he likes that.

Maillot uses a strong ballet technique “without being old-fashioned,” he says, mixing it with his contemporary sensibility. “My style is a very tiny border between ballet and contemporary,” he told The Guardian (UK). “It’s not a bland center ground, but a way of bringing a new energy, a new possibility to ballet. A way of melting the choreography so that it is more about storytelling than technique.” His dancers are equally comfortable in both dance slippers and pointe shoes.

“I love to give to the audience a moment where there is a kind of reality onstage that has nothing to do with the reality in the world,” he told the Jerusalem Post. That is certainly the case with Coppél-i.A. It’s about a couple whose love is challenged by the appearance of artificial intelligence in the shape of a beautiful woman, and what happens when this new AI creature

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learns what lies outside the workshop. We are reminded that, just as humans will not always behave as predicted, we may face the same conundrum with robots. Unlike the original ballet’s creature, who is just a doll, Coppél-i.A. is a character in her own right. As she mixes in with humans, will she discover how to feel some sort of love?

Would Maillot prefer to work with an AI robot rather than a live dancer? “Every choreographer dreams of the ideal ballerina who would perform their work perfectly,” says Maillot. “But I think I would tire of that very quickly. Such a ballerina could never have the emotions like the artists I work with every day. I need to create emotional ties. I need to share ties of friendship with my dancers. I don’t think AI could ever provide that.” He continues, “The art of choreography will always require a soul of flesh and sweat to personify emotions convincingly.”

With stunning costumes and futuristic scenery, Coppél-i.A. will be an exciting experience as Maillot gives a glimpse of our possible future.

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SEGERSTROM HALL March 7–10 | Tickets start at $39

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How to celebrate a Broadway birthday HOW WOULD YOU Like to attend a celebration of someone’s birthday and find that actually, you are the recipient of some fantastic presents?

When the Center celebrates A Broadway Birthday next month, the audience will be gifted a wonderful and tuneful concert of some of the most beloved music of our time.

It’s a delightful coincidence that Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and the late Stephen Sondheim share a birthday on March 22. Although they each hail from opposite sides of the Atlantic and have different musical styles, both are famous for their way with a song, especially for a Broadway show. That’s something our patrons appreciate.

For this special evening the Center has invited some of the best Broadway stars, including Tony-winning legend Betty Buckley, TV star Matthew Morrison, Liz Callaway, Alex Joseph Grayson (direct from the much-acclaimed revival of Parade), and Center favorites Aaron Lazar and Kerry O’Malley, who recently starred together in the Cabaret Series.

Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber composed the music for some of the world’s most famous and beloved musicals, starting with Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in 1968. His most famous works are probably Cats, Evita, and The Phantom of the Opera. (The latter his been presented at the Center at least five times.)

Phantom is still running in His Majesty’s Theater in London, where it opened in 1986. Prior to the Covid pandemic, Webber had shows running on Broadway continually for 41 years.

Webber’s shows attract top talent. When Phantom premiered, it starred Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman. In Cats, the plum role of Grizabella (who sings “Memory”) went to Betty Buckley on Broadway and Elaine Page in London. Page was also the original Eva Peron in Evita, while Patti LuPone starred in the role on Broadway.

On the other side of the Pond, Sondheim was revolutionizing the musical. “Once you connect with Sondheim, you’re his forever,” writes Sophie Gilbert in the Atlantic. “Sondheim’s work takes the typically unseen—aging women, married couples, bystanders—and forces them into the spotlight.” He has a witty and more realistic take on subjects, something his audiences can usually relate to. He didn’t write a lot of straightforward romantic songs.

Sondheim first came to attention when he wrote the lyrics for West Side Story. (He later lamented the lyrics for “I Feel Pretty.” ) He followed this with Gypsy. The late Elaine Stritch, an original cast member of another of his musicals, Company, practically owned the song “Ladies Who Lunch” sung by her character Joanne. Patti LuPone later took on that role. At Sondheim’s 80th birthday televised celebration, LuPone sang the song while several other singers, including Stritch, sat behind her on stage. When she finished Stritch gave her a big hug as they bonded over their love of Sondheim’s sharp observations. The song was a poke at rich ladies who seem to have nothing to do but have long lunches with other rich friends, rather than doing something useful; a typical Sondheim view.

This special one-night-only event will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for Southern Californians who love Broadway. It’s sure to be a sell out, so get your tickets now.

RENÉE AND HENRY SEGERSTROM CONCERT HALL March 28 | Tickets start at $49

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Castalian Quartet: “Full of poetry, joy, and sorrow…”

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YOU DON’T USUALLY FIND string quartets described as “feisty,” but according to The Guardian (UK), that’s a good way to label the Castalian String Quartet. They “seem a feisty group, with a real personality and strong interpretive ideas.” That’s not a bad reputation for a young quartet to have. You can hear for yourself when the ensemble makes its Center debut March 2. Pianist Sir Stephen Hough will be on the bill performing a composition of his own with the quartet.

One of the most distinctive artists of his generation, Sir Stephen Hough combines a distinguished career as a pianist. Hough was the first classical performer to be awarded a MacArthur Fellowship and in 2014 he was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) and knighted in the Queen’s Birthday Honors in 2022.

A prolific composer and writer, Sir Stephen has composed works for orchestra, choir, chamber ensemble, organ, harpsichord, and solo piano, and has contributed articles to

numerous publications. “Wonderful, almost miraculous,” says The Times (UK). “There isn’t a color, weight of attack or nuance of phrasing or rhythm that passes Hough by.”

The Castalian String Quartet is gaining a reputation as one of the most exciting and in-demand quartets on the world stage. It formed in 2011 and has shown its mettle with the prizes and awards the ensemble has received, including first prize at the 2015 Lyon International Chamber Music Competition in 2016, a prestigious Borletti-Buitoni Trust Fellowship and were named Young Artist of the Year by the Royal Philharmonic Society.

The group is the Hans Keller String Quartet in Residency at Oxford University.

It goes without saying that they have performed at the leading concert venues throughout Europe, as well as New York’s Carnegie Hall. They are frequent guests at Wigmore Hall in London and have recorded on the Wigmore Hall Live label. According to the Observer (UK), they are gaining renown for interpretations “full of poetry, joy and sorrow, realized to such perfection.”

At a concert at last year’s Edinburgh International Festival, The Arts Desk said of their performance, “This concert contained music from the 1820s, 1920s and 2020s, and each piece had its own carefully constructed, bespoke sound world. Nothing was taken for granted here, and there were no short cuts. That’s what made it so powerful.”

Of another performance, The Times (UK) says, “This energetic young quartet played dark, searching Mozart and gloriously textured Dvořák, with sensational breadth and beauty.”

Don’t miss the ensemble’s Center debut with the sensational Stephen Hough. This is a concert that will prompt a standing ovation.

SAMUELI THEATER March 2 | Tickets start at $39

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Michael Bublé helps make Candlelight Concert glow THE 49TH ANNUAL Candlelight Concert, Orange County’s gala holiday event, was a celebration of the arts in the county. This year’s event raised $5.3 million to support the Center’s nonprofit artistic, education, and community initiatives and was chaired by co-chairs Sam Tang and Molly Jolly. Attendees received a gift from the presenting sponsor, Lugano Diamonds.

The evening’s entertainer was the incomparable Michael Bublé, a five-time Grammy winner and humanitarian. For the first time, the Candlelight entertainer took part in a 90-minute masterclass the previous day for aspiring talented high school students from historically underserved local schools.

After the concert, guests made their way to the stage for dinner. It was decorated as a polished supper club, with 20 feet of large floral wallpaper and beautiful hanging displays of gold magnolia leaves. Silver pendant lights hanging from the ceiling created an intimate atmosphere. Post-supper dancing began with the VIVA band. For those who wanted to relax and visit with friends, the Coffee and Conversation lounge had an onsite barista.

Next year’s Candlelight Concert will celebrate its 50th anniversary. Save the date: Friday, December 6, 2024.

1 Michael Bublé; 2 Segerstrom Hall; 3 Segerstrom Hall stage transformed into an elegant supper club; 4 Elizabeth Segerstrom and Sandy Segerstrom Daniels; 5 Candlelight Co-Chair Sam Tang with his wife, Tammy; 6 Tim and Susan Strader with Candlelight Co-Chair, Molly Jolly; 7 Center President Casey Reitz, Molly Jolly, Chairwoman of the Board Jane Fujishige Yada, and Sam Tang; 8 Katherine Bland, Bobbie Previti, Marta Bhathal, Betty Huang, Shanaz Langson; 9 Evelyn Best; 10 Jaynine and Dave Warner; 11 Gail and Richard Gates dancing to Viva Dance Band; 12 Loreal and Jay-Paul Spenuzza with Connie and Dr. Peter Spenuzza; 13 Casey and Naomi Reitz

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ELTON JOHN & TIM RICE Additional Music & Lyrics by

LEBO M, MARK MANCINA, JAY RIFKIN, JULIE TAYMOR, HANS ZIMMER Book by

ROGER ALLERS & IRENE MECCHI Starring PETER HARGRAVE GERALD RAMSEY MUKELISIWE GOBA NICK CORDILEONE NICK LAMEDICA JOHN E. BRADY DARIAN SANDERS KHALIFA WHITE FOREST VANDYKE MARTINA SYKES ROBBIE SWIFT JAXYN DAMASCO MASON LAWSON ANIYA SIMONE JULIAN VILLELA WILLIAM JOHN AUSTIN IMAN AYANA ISAIAH BAILEY SAMANTHA LAUREN BARRIENTO ERIC BEAN, JR. LAYLA BRENT VERNON BROOKS III SASHA CAICEDO LAUREN CARR THEMBELIHLE CELE DANIELA COBB GABRIEL CROOM LYRIC DANAE MARQUIS FLOYD TONY FREEMAN ALIAH JAMES JOLINA JAVIER JOEL KARIE SAMAREE LAWSON GABISILE MANANA AMBER MAYBERRY JUSTIN MENSAH SARITA AMANI NASH NHLANHLA NDLOVU AARON NELSON JEREMY NOEL SICELO NTSHANGASE ERICK D. PATRICK SAYIGA EUGENE PEABODY YAEL PINEDA-HALL POSELETSO SEJOSINGOE SADÉ SIMMONS JENNIFER THERIOT COURTNEY THOMAS DENZEL TSOPNANG BRINIE WALLACE JORDAN NICOLE WILLIS

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(in order of appearance) RAFIKI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mukelisiwe Goba MUFASA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gerald Ramsey SARABI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jennifer Theriot ZAZU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nick LaMedica SCAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peter Hargrave YOUNG SIMBA (at certain performances). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mason Lawson, Julian Villela YOUNG NALA (at certain performances). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jaxyn Damasco, Aniya Simone SHENZI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Martina Sykes BANZAI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Forest VanDyke ED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robbie Swift TIMON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nick Cordileone Pumbaa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John E. Brady SIMBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Darian Sanders NALA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Khalifa White ENSEMBLE SINGERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Isaiah Bailey, Lauren Carr, Thembelihle Cele, Aliah James, Joel Karie, Gabisile Manana, Sarita Amani Nash, Nhlanhla Ndlovu, Jeremy Noel, Sicelo Ntshangase, Erick D. Patrick, Poseletso Sejosingoe, Jennifer Theriot, Denzel Tsopnang ENSEMBLE DANCERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iman Ayana, Samantha Lauren Barriento, Layla Brent, Vernon Brooks III, Sasha Caicedo, Marquis Floyd, Jolina Javier, Samaree Lawson, Sayiga Eugene Peabody, Sadé Simmons, Courtney Thomas, Jordan Nicole Willis STANDBYS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCAR: William John Austin, Tony Freeman; ZAZU: Tony Freeman; TIMON: Tony Freeman; PUMBAA: William John Austin, Tony Freeman SWINGS Eric Bean, Jr., Daniela Cobb, Gabriel Croom, Lyric Danae, Amber Mayberry, Justin Mensah, Aaron Nelson, Yael Pineda-Hall, Brinie Wallace DANCE CAPTAINS Eric Bean, Jr., Lyric Danae UNDERSTUDIES (Understudies never substitute for listed players unless announced at the time of the performance) Rafiki–Thembelihle Cele, Gabisile Manana, Yael Pineda-Hall, Poseletso Sejosingoe; Mufasa–Isaiah Bailey, Aaron Nelson, Denzel Tsopnang; Sarabi–Lauren Carr, Daniela Cobb, Aliah James, Sarita Amani Nash, Yael Pineda-Hall, Brinie Wallace; Zazu–Robbie Swift; Scar–Aaron Nelson; Shenzi–Daniela Cobb, Poseletso Sejosingoe, Jennifer Theriot, Brinie Wallace; Banzai–Joel Karie, Justin Mensah, Nhlanhla Ndlovu; Ed–Eric Bean, Jr., Gabriel Croom, Courtney Thomas; Timon–Robbie Swift; Pumbaa–Robbie Swift; Simba–Aaron Nelson, Jeremy Noel, Erick D. Patrick; Nala–Lauren Carr, Thembelihle Cele, Aliah James, Sarita Amani Nash, Poseletso Sejosingoe, Jennifer Theriot

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SPECIALTIES Circle of Life Vocals–Nhlanhla Ndlovu, Sicelo Ntshangase; Mouse Shadow Puppet–Sicelo Ntshangase; Ant Hill Lady–Jordan Nicole Willis; Guinea Fowl–Marquis Floyd; Buzzard Pole–Samaree Lawson; Gazelle Wheel–Jolina Javier, Sadé Simmons; Gazelles–Vernon Brooks III, Marquis Floyd; Lioness Chant Vocal–Sicelo Ntshangase; Acrobatic Trickster–Sayiga Eugene Peabody; Giraffe Shadow Puppets–Isaiah Bailey, Jeremy Noel; Cheetah–Sasha Caicedo; Stilt Giraffe–Courtney Thomas; Scar Shadow Puppet– Isaiah Bailey, Jeremy Noel, Denzel Tsopnang; Simba Shadow Puppet–Joel Karie, Sicelo Ntshangase, Erick D. Patrick; One By One Vocal–Sicelo Ntshangase, Poseletso Sejosingoe; One By One Dance–Nhlanhla Ndlovu, Denzel Tsopnang; Fireflies–Jordan Nicole Willis; Pumbaa Pole Puppet–Samaree Lawson; Nala Pole Puppet–Sasha Caicedo; Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppets– Lauren Carr, Thembelihle Cele, Gabisile Manana, Nhlanhla Ndlovu, Yael Pineda-Hall, Poseletso Sejosingoe, Jennifer Theriot.

Mukelisiwe Goba, Gabisile Manana, Nhlanhla Ndlovu, Sicelo Ntshangase, and Poseletso Sejosingoe are appearing with the permission of Actors’ Equity Association.

Scan here for any updated cast replacement announcements for this performance ORCHESTRA Conductor–Karl Shymanovitz Associate Conductor–Dean Balan; Keyboard 1–Eric Banitt; Keyboard 2/Assistant Conductor–Paul McCaffrey; Guitar–Robert Tye; Bass–Michael Brown; Drums–Phil Martin; Marimba–Mike Faue; Percussion–Stefan Monssen, Reuven Weizberg; Flutes–Darlene Drew; French Horn–Tim Riley; Music Coordinator–Michael Keller

Based on the Disney film Directed by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff; Produced by Don Hahn Special thanks to all the artists and staff of Walt Disney Feature Animation

WARNING The photographing or sound recording of any performance or the possession of any device for such photo­graphing or sound recording inside the theatre, without the written permission of the management, is prohibited by law. Offenders may be ejected and liable for damages and other lawful remedies.

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Scenes and Musical Numbers ACT ONE Pride Rock “Circle of Life” with “Nants’ Ingonyama” �������������������������������������������������������������� Rafiki, Ensemble Scene 2 Scar’s Cave Scene 3 Rafiki’s Tree Scene 4 The Pridelands Scene 5 Scar’s Cave Scene 6 The Pridelands “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” ����������������������������� Young Simba, Young Nala, Zazu, Ensemble Scene 7 Elephant Graveyard “Chow Down” ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Shenzi, Banzai, Ed Scene 8 Under the Stars “They Live in You” �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Mufasa, Ensemble Scene 9 Elephant Graveyard “Be Prepared” �������������������������������������������������������������������������������Scar, Shenzi, Banzai, Ed, Ensemble Scene 10 The Gorge Scene 11 Pride Rock “Be Prepared” (Reprise) ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Scar, Ensemble “Nao Tse Tsa” ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Rafiki, Sarabi, Young Nala Scene 12 Rafiki’s Tree Scene 13 The Desert/The Jungle “Hakuna Matata” �������������������������������������������Timon, Pumbaa, Young Simba, Simba, Ensemble Scene 1

ACT TWO Entr’acte “One by One” �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Ensemble Scene 1 Scar’s Cave “The Madness of King Scar” �������������������������������������������������Scar, Zazu, Banzai, Shenzi, Ed, Nala Scene 2 The Pridelands “Shadowland” �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Nala, Rafiki, Ensemble Scene 3 The Jungle Scene 4 Under the Stars “Endless Night” �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Simba, Ensemble Scene 5 Rafiki’s Tree Scene 6 The Jungle “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” ����������������������������� Timon, Pumbaa, Simba, Nala, Ensemble “He Lives in You” (Reprise) ���������������������������������������������������������������������������Rafiki, Simba, Ensemble Scene 7 Pride Rock “King of Pride Rock”/“Circle of Life” (Reprise) ����������������������������������������������������������������Ensemble There will be one 15-minute intermission SONG CREDITS All songs by Elton John (music) and Tim Rice (lyrics) except as follows: “Circle of Life”: by Elton John (music) and Tim Rice (lyrics) with “Nants’ Ingonyama”: by Hans Zimmer and Lebo M; “He Lives in You” (“They Live in You”): Music and lyrics by Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, and Lebo M; “Nao Tse Tsa”: Music and lyrics by Jacques Loubelo; “One by One”: Music and lyrics by Lebo M; “Shadowland”: Music by Lebo M and Hans Zimmer, lyrics by Mark Mancina and Lebo M; “Endless Night”: Music by Lebo M, Hans Zimmer, and Jay Rifkin, lyrics by Julie Taymor; “King of Pride Rock”: Music by Hans Zimmer, lyrics by Lebo M ADDITIONAL SCORE Grasslands chant and Lioness chant by Lebo M; Rafiki’s chants by Tsidii Le Loka.

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Who’s Who PETER HARGRAVE (Scar). Beyond a dream to be in the Pridelands. Credits Off-Broadway and regionally including Cleveland Play House, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, and Disney Cruise Line.

TV: “Law & Order: SVU,” “FBI,” “Godfather of Harlem,” “Dynasty” and “Madam Secretary.”

Training: CWRU/CPH MFA. Thanks isn’t enough for Harris, JJ, Halley, Matt, and The Lion King family. For Mom, Dad, and my everything, Kat. GERALD RAMSEY (Mufasa) is grateful to continue this journey across the continent with The Lion King. Born in Tacoma, Washington – Raised in Aunu’u, American Samoa and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Proud graduate of the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Credits: My Name Is Gary Cooper at Kumu Kahua Theatre. Ha¯: The Breath of Life, Rainbows of Paradise, The Ali’i Luau at The Polynesian Cultural Center. Tupulaga O Samoa Mo A Taeao at The Merrie Monarch Festival. Ever thankful for the support of friends and especially the love of my aiga. Honored to represent the pride that has come before us. Fa’atuatua Fa’amoemoe - Alofa IG: @ramsey.gt MUKELISIWE GOBA (Rafiki) was born in Durban, South Africa. Training: Mbongeni Ngema’s Academy. Credits: K-Cap, Umoja, and The Lion King (Madrid, Gazelle Tour and Broadway).

Television: “Code Black,” “Telethon” (France) and “40 Principals” (Madrid). She was a back-up vocalist for South African Gospel star Rebecca Malope. Mukelisiwe thanks her family for their constant support.

NICK CORDILEONE (Timon). OFF-BROADWAY: Widowing of Mrs. Holroyd (Mint Theater), Hamlet (Theatre by the Blind). REGIONAL: The Alchemist (Shakespeare Theatre Company); Lobby Hero (The Old Globe); Crime and Punishment (Cincinnati Playhouse and Actors Theatre); Henry VI, Richard III (Alabama Shakespeare Festival); Comedy of Errors, Taming of the Shrew (Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey). FILM/TV: Step Up 2, “Warrior” Season 3 (HBO Max). LOVE: Amy, Hero, & Guthrie. Instagram: @Milquetoastpoints

NICK LAMEDICA (Zazu). Broadway: Disney’s The Lion King. Broadway Tour & Tokyo: WAR HORSE. Off Broadway: The Mint. Regional: Denver Center, The Rep St. Louis, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Cleveland Playhouse, Syracuse Stage, TheaterWorks Hartford, City Theatre Company, Barrington Stage Company, Two River Theater. NY: American Globe Theatre.

Television: “Chicago Fire.” BFA: Marymount Manhattan College. All my love to Kate and my parents. www.NickLaMedica.com JOHN E. BRADY (Pumbaa). Brady is excited to be back in the Pridelands having performed Timon, Pumbaa, and Zazu on Broadway. He also appeared in the original cast and film of NEWSIES the Musical. He has performed in every venue you can imagine and done over a hundred radio commercials and just as many TV commercials. His favorite role? Dad. DARIAN SANDERS (Simba) has trained as a musician – voice, trumpet – from an early age, touring with international music groups; chaplain with UofL-FCA; worship pastor with regional ministries; regional credits: Jesus Christ Superstar (Jesus), Songs For A New World (Man One), Hairspray (Seaweed). Glory to Jesus Christ and endless love to Jessica/Titus (wife/son), family, friends, Binder Casting, cast & crew, and Peggy@TheSquarePegGroup,Inc. IG/Twitter: @_DarianSanders_; www.dariansanders.com KHALIFA WHITE (Nala). “To whom much is given much is required.” Broadway: Caroline or Change, Off-Broadway: Little Shop of Horrors (Ronnette), School of Rock 1st Nat; Aida (Aida), Ain’t Misbehavin, The Bodyguard, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, Dreamgirls, Beehive, Hairspray, HKDL|WDW(Nala/Tiana/Kibibi)/NCL, #TheSearchForRoxie, UCF Alumknight. Thank you God, family, friends & Dave. Check out “You Ok? (Black Girl)” on all streaming platforms.

IG|Tiktok: @Lifaland, www.khalifawhite.com. For Mommy, my Expressionist.

FOREST VANDYKE (Banzai) is thrilled to be making his Lion King debut! Off – Broadway:

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Dog Man: The Musical (George/Chief, Lucille Lortel Theatre), Cadaver Synod (Pope Formosus, Playwrights Horizon). Regional: Mystic Pizza: A New Musical (Lionel Hampton, Ogunquit Playhouse), Choir Boy (David, Marin Theatre Company), Goddess (Mosi, Eugene O’Neill Theater). “I want to thank my parents who are my biggest cheerleaders!!”

MARTINA SYKES (Shenzi) is elated to be joining the Pridelands! Native of St. Petersburg, Fla. and graduate of the University of Florida. Favorite credits: Motown The Musical (Broadway and First National Tour), Raindogs, Rent and Hairspray. I would like to thank God, my family and friends for their unconditional love and support. Ephesians 3:20. Instagram: Ladysykes1 www.theheARTmission.org ROBBIE SWIFT (Ed, Understudy Pumbaa, Timon & Zazu) is honored and excited to return to The Lion King family. Stage credits include Snoopy!, Rumbles, One Red Flower, Water Children, Our Town, Godspell. Film/Television: On The Run (Hyperboy), “Fastlane” (Fox), “Urban Graffiti” (Fox), “Scrubs” (NBC). Many thanks to God, Mom, Dad, The Starting Five, Family and Friends. Special thanks to Barry, Karen and Lois Yvonne. Robbie is a proud member of AEA, SAG and ASCAP. I dedicate this show to my beautiful wife, Lisa. You are my heart, my life, and my inspiration. Thanks for marrying me.

JAXYN DAMASCO (Young Nala at certain performances). From Phoenix, AZ, Jaxyn is thrilled to make her Broadway National Tour debut in The Lion King! Thank you to the entire Disney team and Binder Casting. Very grateful to family, friends, Renee Koher, Kenny Grossman, Karen McCollester, Spotlight Youth Theatre, and ABT for their love and support!

Instagram @jaxyn.damasco MASON LAWSON (Young Simba at certain performances). A 10-year-old from Atlanta, GA, Mase is ecstatic to make his Broadway Tour debut. He has trained under playwright and Emmy nominated songwriter Stepp Stewart, AGI Entertainment and Music Studio Atlanta.

Mase has performed in numerous regional productions including: Motown Motor City

Revue, A Soulful Christmas & Fox Theatre Summer Concert Series. IG: @mase_lawson ANIYA SIMONE (Young Nala at certain performances) is excited to join the Pridelands!

(Credits) Broadway: Tina: The Tina Turner Musical National Tour, TV: “Disney’s Sydney to the Max,” Film: The Microchip that Ruined Halloween.

She has a single out called “Imagination.” Aniya loves spending time with her family, singing and dancing. IG: @aniya.simone JULIAN VILLELA (Young Simba at certain performances). Thrilled to make his National Tour debut! Last seen at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and Orlando Family Stage.

Enjoys singing and martial arts with his sister Alejandra. Thanks to mom, dad, family, friends, Arc Casting, Disney, BAA, Yael Chanukov (voice) and The First Academy. Representation: Barry Kolker. IG: @julianvillela26 WILLIAM JOHN AUSTIN (Standby Scar & Pumbaa). New York Theatre: Measure for Measure, On the Verge. Regional: Trinity Rep, Hartford Stage. MFA: Brown/Trinity Rep. Voice over artist: Nigel the Xyzal owl.

WilliamJohnAustin.com IMAN AYANA (Ensemble). A dream to be joining the Pridelands! Training: The Ailey School, BFA: Florida State. Favorite credits: The Met Gala, After Midnight (NCL), Oklahoma! (DCPA), The Music Man (Goodspeed). Commercial: Fujifilm, Shea Moisture, Toyota, Con Edison. Love to my family & friends. @iman.ayana ISAIAH BAILEY (Ensemble, Understudy Mufasa) is excited to be a part of the Pridelands! Special thanks to God, the entire LK family, his family, friends, and supporters. Credits can be found at www.isaiahbailey.com. “You are abundantly loved.” @sangisaiah SAMANTHA LAUREN BARRIENTO (Ensemble).

Since graduating from the Ailey Fordham BFA program, Samantha has danced for Ailey II and many other productions in NYC. She most recently danced with Step One Dance Company of Holland America Cruises. @samantha_barriento

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ERIC BEAN, JR. (Swing, Dance Captain, Understudy Ed). Originally from Bermuda, Eric attended the University of the Arts (Phila. PA) where he received his BFA in Dance Education & Choreography. A finalist in the Philadelphia A.W.A.R.D.S. competition, Mr. Bean has taught and choreographed nationally & internationally; offering master classes /workshops whenever available. Credits: Koresh Dance Co, Donn Arden’s Jubilee!, Viking Ocean. Regional: The Little Mermaid, Beauty & the Beast, Once on this Island. IG: EBJDANCE LAYLA BRENT (Ensemble). Since graduating from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Layla has performed with Beckles Dancing Company, the Oklahoma City Ballet, and SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical as Ensemble/Adult Dara.

VERNON BROOKS III (Ensemble). Born and raised in New Orleans, Vernon is a graduate of Pace University and has performed with Martha Graham Dance Company, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Complexions Contemporary Ballet Company and Parsons Dance Co. Vernon is honored to now be part of The Lion King.

SASHA CAICEDO (Ensemble) was born and raised in Miami, Florida. She trained at New World School of the Arts for both the HS and BFA program. Sasha has performed on stages such as the San Francisco Opera House, Adrienne Arsht Center, The Fillmore, Perez Art Museum, Lincoln Theater. She is forever grateful to have the opportunity of traveling and being on stage with such a company. IG: @Delayla LAUREN CARR (Ensemble, Understudy Nala & Sarabi) is thrilled to be joining the Pridelands!

Bway: New York, New York. BFA Elmhurst College. Thankful for my wonderful agents, my incredible family, and especially God. Romans 8:28. Insta: thisislaurencarr THEMBELIHLE CELE (Ensemble, Understudy Nala & Rafiki). Born in Durban, South Africa. Credits Include: The Nat & Natalie Show with Colin Penn, Mary Zimmerman’s Metamorphoses, Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors, Disney’s The Lion King (U.K., Ireland

Tour and US Nat’l Tour), #D23EXPO 2017.

Trained with the Flatfoot Dance Company. TV Appearance: “ETV Popstars 2010.” She gives thanks to God and family. Instagram: lihlecele91 Twitter: cele_lihle DANIELA COBB (Swing, Understudy Sarabi & Shenzi) is a graduate of Alabama State University. Theatre: The Odyssey; Disney’s Beauty and the Beast; The Wiz; The Winter’s Tale; Roe (Oregon Shakespeare Festival); The First Noel (Kenny Leon’s True Colors); Freak Friday (Horizon Theatre Co.); Black Nativity; For Colored Girls…; Dreamgirls; (Cloverdale Playhouse) and The Color Purple.

GABRIEL CROOM (Swing, Understudy Ed) has performed in the 1st National Tour and Broadway productions of The Lion King and is thrilled to be joining the Rafiki Tour. Recent: Live in Concert’s Hollywood Bowl productions of The Little Mermaid (2019) and Beauty and the Beast (2018). Other credits: Hollywood Fringe Festival’s A Soldier’s Play, Sirens of Titan (Sacred Fools Company), Carmen (La Jolla Playhouse), West Side Story (Trinity Repertory Company) and George C. Wolfe’s Harlem Song (Apollo Theatre).

LYRIC DANAE (Swing, Dance Captain) is elated to be making her debut in the Pridelands! She is a graduate of the Ailey/Fordham BFA program and her favorite credits include: The Bodyguard, Oscar At The Crown, and the NBA Boston Celtics. @lyricdanae MARQUIS FLOYD (Ensemble). Versatile Artist/ Choreographer. Trained in St. Petersburg, FL. A graduate of the Boston Conservatory. Gene Kelly Artist Award Winner. Featured credits: Dance Theater Of Harlem, Bad Boys of Ballet, Super Bowl LV Halftime Show, 2021 VMA Awards, Apple+ Dickinson, and Fire Shut Up In My Bones at the Metropolitan Opera House.

Marquis is ecstatic to be making his debut in the Pridelands!

TONY FREEMAN (Standby Scar, Zazu, Timon & Pumbaa) played Zazu on Broadway and across the country for over 3,000 performances.

Now he loves also getting to play Scar, Timon,

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and Pumbaa. He did Tony Kushner’s musical Caroline, or Change in Los Angeles and San Francisco with the original Broadway cast. Tony has performed guest roles on both “Law and Order” (twice) and “Law and Order, SVU.” ALIAH JAMES (Ensemble, Understudy Nala & Sarabi). Blessed to be joining the Pridelands!

Broadway: Funny Girl. Tour: Summer: The Donna Summer Musical. Select credits: The Who’s Tommy, Newsies, After Midnight. Point Park, BFA Dance. Thank you Mine Agency, her supportive family and mom! |@_aliahjames_ JOLINA JAVIER (Ensemble). Broadway/NYC: The Phantom of the Opera, The Light in the Piazza (NYCC), A Chorus Line (NYCC), The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Nixon in China (The Met). Favorite Regional: Little Dancer (The Kennedy Center). @jojolinajavier JOEL KARIE (Ensemble, Understudy Banzai) is happy to be returning to The Lion King after performing in the Broadway and German companies. Other credits include Aida (Germany), Ain’t Misbehavin’ (UK), With A Song In My Heart (UK), Dancing in the Streets (West End), Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens (West End), and proud uncle to Kennedi (Tampa). After telling this story in 4 languages, in 3 foreign countries, Joel is thrilled to be performing on America’s national tour.

SAMAREE LAWSON (Ensemble) began training at Dance Institute of Washington, in addition to Dance Theatre of Harlem, Kansas City Ballet and The Alvin Ailey School. Samaree has worked with Kevin Malone, Hope Boykin and Anthony Burrell. This is Samaree’s Broadway debut.

GABISILE MANANA (Ensemble, Understudy Rafiki). Born in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa, Gabisile has previously performed with The Lion King in Australia, Holland and Spain, and throughout the world with other international performing groups, including Africa Umoja, Stamping and Mother Africa.

AMBER MAYBERRY (Swing) is thrilled to return to the Pridelands. Broadway: The Lion King.

Regional: Oklahoma, On the Town (5th Ave),

Measure for Measure (Shakespeare Theater).

Concert dance: The Trey Mcintyre Project, Donald Byrd’s Spectrum Dance Theatre, Elisa Monte Dance, Wideman/Davis, Washington Reflections. BFA, SUNY Purchase. For Ayana, Matthew and Duke IG: Ambernmayberry JUSTIN MENSAH (Swing, Understudy Banzai) is a Native New Yorker who at an early age fell in love with the stage. To further develop his craft, he studied at Harlem School of the Arts and the Institute for American Musical Theatre.

SARITA AMANI NASH (Ensemble, Understudy Nala & Sarabi). Overjoyed to join the Pridelands!

Broadway: Harry Potter & the Cursed Child. OffBway: Gospel According to Heather. Endless gratitude to her loved ones for their support, her agents, ARC, & The Lion King family for the opportunity to be part of this incredible legacy. @saritaamani NHLANHLA NDLOVU (Ensemble, Understudy Banzai). A South African native, Nhlanhla has been singing since before he could talk and loves live music and performances. He is grateful to be back onstage and is excited to be traveling across the country with this show. He’s been with The Lion King for over half a decade now and has worked with the Broadway cast, North American tour and the Madrid cast in Spain. God is good all the time. Ayikho Inkomo Yobuthongo AARON NELSON (Swing, Fight Captain, Understudy Scar, Simba & Mufasa). Proud Chicagoan. BA in Arts Management from Columbia College Chicago. Regional theater credits include columbinus 2.0 (ATC), RENT (ATC) and Dreamgirls (Theater 47). Television credits include “Chicago Fire” (NBC), “Unforgettable” (CBS), “The Breaks” (VH1). Love to his wife, son, daughter, parents and family.

Dedicates this performance to his uncle Dr. Larry E. Ross.

JEREMY NOEL (Ensemble, Understudy Simba) is thrilled to be making his Broadway debut! He’s grateful to be back on the stage. Originally from Bucks County, PA. Past credits include: Skeleton Crew (Dez), Sister Act (TJ). Ithaca College, BFA MT ‘21. Insta: @Jeremynoel13

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SICELO NTSHANGASE (Ensemble). Originally from Mpumalanga Delmas in South Africa, Sicelo formed a band with close family friends in 2012, performing at weddings and events. In 2016 he took part in DStv’s choir singing show “Clash of the Choirs” and in 2017 he joined The Lion King’s Madrid Production.

ERICK D. PATRICK (Ensemble) is grateful to be joining the PRIDELANDS!! Theatre credits include: Jesus Christ Superstar (National Tour), Motown the Musical (National Tour), Songs For A New World (The Cape Playhouse) and Rent (Oregon Shakespeare Festival). TV: “Law & Order Organized Crime” and “FBI: Most Wanted.” Training: New York Conservatory For Dramatic Arts. IG: @erickdpatrick SAYIGA EUGENE PEABODY (Ensemble). Raised in Stevensville, MI of Liberian descent. T.V.: Fosse/ Verdon Series on FX. Tour: An American In Paris (1st National). Regional: Cats, Sister Act, and Evita (Marriott Lincolnshire). Thanks to Binder Casting. Here to Persevere!

YAEL PINEDA-HALL (Swing, Understudy Rafiki & Sarabi). Disney’s The Lion King: Broadway, North American Tour, Singapore, London, Melbourne and Sydney (since 2003); A Christmas Carol (2013-14), Festival of The Lion King, HK (2007-08). Part of various Philippine Musical Theater Companies (2000-14) and Bayanihan Philippine Dance Company (1985-94).

Grateful to be back on stage!

POSELETSO SEJOSINGOE (Ensemble, Understudy Rafiki, Nala & Shenzi) is a South African singer and actress. International theater credits: Disney’s The Lion King (West End), The Magic Flute, The Mysteries, Aesop’s Fables, A Christmas Carol.

Television: “M-Net’s Idols” (Runner-Up), “Forced Love” (SABC1 mini-series). Poseletso has performed with international artists Michael Bolton, Josh Groban, Beyonce and Westlife.

SADÉ SIMMONS (Ensemble). Favorite Credits: The Lion King (Gazelle 1st Nat’l Tour), Aladdin (Apollo Theatre, Germany), Radio City Christmas Spectacular (Radio City Music Hall, NY). BFA: The University of the Arts. For The Trifecta, Patrick & my darling Rexford. @sade.j.simmons

JENNIFER THERIOT (Sarabi, Ensemble, Understudy Nala & Shenzi) is overjoyed to join this production. Attended: American Musical and Dramatic Academy NY. Regional credits: Tarzan; Dreamgirls; Hairspray; Little Shop; International: Beauty and the Beast Tour and Disney cruise lines. “I thank my family and friends for their constant and overflowing prayers and support!!”

COURTNEY THOMAS (Ensemble, Understudy Ed) is incredibly humbled to be rejoining The Lion King National Tour. Born in Atlanta, Ga he began dancing at North Atlanta High School at 16 under the direction of Tracy Vogt and immediately fell in love with arts. He studied dance at AREA (Atlanta’s Resource for Entertainment and Arts) under the direction of Jai Jones and is humbled that The Lion King is his first professional work as a dancer. Insta: @cthomdance94 DENZEL TSOPNANG (Ensemble, Understudy Mufasa) Ecstatically joining the Pridelands!

Select credits: Moulin Rouge! The Musical (1st National Tour), The Scottsboro Boys (MTI Pilot), Boys in the Band (Windy City Playhouse), “Utopia” (Amazon Prime). Thanks to Gray Talent and my amazing friends and family! @edensbee1 BRINIE WALLACE (Swing, Understudy Shenzi & Sarabi) is so honored to join the legacy of the legendary The Lion King! BrinieWallace. com, PSU’12. Special thanks to: Roger Graziani, YoungArts Foundation, Avalon Artists Group, her family, the Volkman’s, the Tombros’, Jen Waldman, Dr. Beverly Patton and Kate Emerich.

JORDAN NICOLE WILLIS (Ensemble). Native of Dallas, TX, Jordan Willis received her education from Booker T. Washington HSPVA and Point Park University. Since graduating she’s performed with The Black Iris Project, Houston Contemporary Dance Company, Open Dance Project and B.MOORE Dance.

JULIE TAYMOR (Director, Costume Design, Mask/Puppet Co-Design, Additional Lyrics) won the 1998 Tony Award® for Best Direction of a Musical and for Best Costumes for The

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Lion King. It also garnered Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Drama League Awards for Taymor’s direction; three Moliere Awards, including Best Musical and Best Costumes; and myriad awards for her original costume, mask and puppet designs. Taymor made her Broadway debut in 1996 with Juan Darien: A Carnival Mass (Lincoln Center), nominated for five Tony Awards. Other theatre work includes M. Butterfly starring Clive Owen (Cort Theatre), Grounded (Public Theatre), The Green Bird (New Victory Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse, the Cort Theatre on Broadway); Titus Andronicus; The Tempest; The Taming of the Shrew (Theatre for a New Audience); The Transposed Heads (Lincoln Center and American Music Theatre Festival); Liberty’s Taken (Castle Hill Festival); and Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark (Foxwoods Theatre on Broadway). Her opera productions include the Pulitzer finalist, Grendel, composed

by Elliot Goldenthal (Los Angeles Opera and the Lincoln Center Festival); Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte, in repertory at the Metropolitan Opera since 2004; and Oedipus Rex with Jessye Norman, conducted by Seiji Ozawa, for which she earned the International Classical Music Award for Best Opera Production and an Emmy® for a subsequent film version. Her first film, “Fool’s Fire,” an adaptation of an Edgar Allan Poe short story, aired on PBS in 1992. Her feature films include Titus, starring Anthony Hopkins and Jessica Lange; Frida, starring Salma Hayek and Alfred Molina (six 2002 Academy Award® nominations, winning two); Across the Universe (2008 Golden Globe®nomination for Best Musical/Comedy); and The Tempest, starring Helen Mirren, Djimon Hounsou, Russell Brand and Ben Whishaw. She recently directed The Glorias, starring Julianne Moore, Alicia Vikander, Bette Midler and Janelle Monae based on the life of Gloria Steinem, and completed a cinematic version of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, filmed during her stage production that ran at Theatre for a New Audience’s new home in Brooklyn. Taymor has received a MacArthur “genius” Grant, a Guggenheim Fellowship, two Obie Awards, the first annual Dorothy B. Chandler Award in Theatre, 2015 Inductee to the Theatre Hall of Fame, 2015 Shakespeare Theatre Company’s William Shakespeare Award for Classical

Theatre, 2017 Disney Legends Award, among many others. A book spanning her career, Julie Taymor: Playing with Fire, is available from Abrams.

ELTON JOHN (Music). The monumental career of international singer/songwriter and performer, Elton John, has spanned more than three decades. Since launching his first tour in 1970, Elton has delivered over 4,000 performances in more than 80 countries. He is one of the top-selling solo artists of all time, with 1 diamond, 40 platinum or multi-platinum, and 23 gold albums and more than 300 million records sold worldwide. The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences had awarded Elton multiple Grammy Awards, including the Grammy Legend Award. In the early 1990s, Elton collaborated with lyricist Tim Rice on the soundtrack for The Lion King, winning him an Academy Award. The album produced two top-selling, award-winning singles: “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” and “Circle of Life.” The Tony Award-winning Broadway productions of The Lion King and Aida both awarded Elton with Grammy Awards for Best Musical Show Album. Billy Elliot was nominated for a recordtying 15 Tony Awards and won 10, including Best Musical. In 1992, Elton established the Elton John AIDS Foundation, which today is one of the leading nonprofit HIV/AIDS organizations. In 1998, the Queen of England knighted him Sir Elton John, CBE. In 2004, Elton received the Kennedy Center Honor for his lifetime contributions to American culture and excellence through the performing arts. In 2003, Elton was honored as the first recipient of the prestigious BRITs Icon Award. Elton announced the ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour at New York’s Gotham Hall in January 2018. Encompassing 5 continents, and over 350 dates, this 3-year-long tour started in September 2018 and marks his retirement from touring after more than 50 years on the road.

In May 2019 it was named Billboard’s Top Rock Tour. 2019 also saw the release of the critically acclaimed ‘Rocketman’ and global bestselling autobiography, ‘Me’. An epic fantasy musical motion picture of ­Elton’s life ‘Rocketman’ has been a box office smash, taking close to $200m at the box office, and has already

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won two Golden Globe Awards including Best Original Song. It has also garnered nominations for three Critics’ Choice Awards, four BAFTA nominations, an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song and its soundtrack has also been nominated for a GRAMMY Award.

TIM RICE (Lyrics) has worked in music, theatre and films since 1965 when he met Andrew Lloyd Webber, a fellow struggling songwriter.

Rather than pursue Tim’s ambitions to write rock or pop songs they turned their attention to Andrew’s obsession – musical theatre. Their first collaboration (lyrics by Tim, music by Andrew) was based on the life of Dr. Barnardo, the Victorian philanthropist, The Likes Of Us. Their next three works together were much more successful – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar and Evita. Tim has also worked with other distinguished popular composers such as Elton John (The Lion King, Aida), Alan Menken (Aladdin, King David, Beauty and the Beast), Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson (Chess), and Stuart Brayson (From Here to Eternity). Tim founded his own cricket team in 1973 and was President of MCC in 2002. He was appointed President of the London Library in 2017 in succession to Sir Tom Stoppard. He has won several awards (an EGOT, etc.), mainly for the wrong thing or for simply turning up.

LEBO M (Additional Music & Lyrics, Vocal Score, Vocal Arrangements, Choral Director) is known as the “voice and spirit of The Lion King.” Once a teenage singer in Soweto, the GRAMMY® Award winner and Tony® nominee’s music brings audiences to tears with hauntingly inspiring African rhythms and melodies. Lebo’s talents have been hailed by the worldwide press in superlatives that might describe the most delightfully poetic of musical deities.

Since his arrival in America, Lebo has attracted music industry giants such as Quincy Jones, Jimmy Cliff and Hans Zimmer as mentors, allies and collaborators. Lebo has performed and produced four albums, Rhythm of the Pride Lands (Disney), Deeper Meaning (Gallo) and The Lion King (Japanese and Hamburg cast recordings). Other credits include The Power of One, Back on the Block and Listen Up with

Quincy Jones; the feature films Outbreak (Warner Bros.), Congo (Warner Bros.) and Born to Be Wild (Paramount); he is the composer and co-producer of the Legend of Tarzan theme song, “Opar;” and the Disney television special “People.” He has performed on the Academy Awards® and the Essence Awards Show, with Vanessa Redgrave at Kthimi-The Return in Kosovo, and been honored by Artists for a Free South Africa.

MARK MANCINA (Additional Music & Lyrics, Music Produced for the Stage, Additional Score). A Tony® nominee and multi-platinum, three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning composer, Mr. Mancina produced songs for Disney’s blockbuster animated feature film, and proved a uniquely qualified choice to produce the music for the stage production of The Lion King. The 1994 film’s critical and box office success spawned the hit album Rhythm of the Pride Lands, for which he co-wrote and produced multiple tracks, including “He Lives in You” and “Shadowland,” songs featured in the stage production. In addition to his songwriting and producing achievements, he is a seasoned film score composer. Mr. Mancina’s credits include mega-hits Moana, Training Day, Speed, Twister, Bad Boys, Tarzan, and August Rush among many others.

ROGER ALLERS (Book) directed the 1994 animated feature The Lion King with co-director Rob Minkoff. He then, along with co-author Irene Mecchi, wrote the book for The Lion King Broadway musical based on his film, receiving the 1998 Tony nomination. Mr. Allers has been instrumental in shaping the structure and dialogue for many Disney animated features since 1986, including Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Oliver and Company, Rescuers Down Under and the first CGI movie, Tron. He directed the Academy Award-nominated short The Little Matchgirl for Disney and co-directed the 2006 animated feature Open Season for Sony Studios. Mr. Allers wrote and directed the 2015 animated adaptation of Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet, a book of philosophical poetry. Currently, he is writing an original musical for the Broadway stage.

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IRENE MECCHI (Book) began her association with Disney in March 1992, when she wrote Recycle Rex, an animated short, which won the 1994 Environmental Media Award. Irene is a co-writer of Disney’s animated features The Lion King, The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Hercules. Along with co-author Roger Allers, she received a 1998 Tony® nomination for writing the book for The Lion King. Irene also wrote the teleplay for “Annie,” directed by Rob Marshall.

She shares a writing credit on Disney Pixar’s Brave. Irene adapted Peter Pan for NBC’s Live production and is currently adapting a stage musical for the Universal Theatrical Group.

GARTH FAGAN (Choreographer) is the recipient of the 1998 Tony Award®, the 2000 Laurence Olivier Award (London, UK) and the 2004 Helpmann Award (Australia) for Best Choreography in a musical as well as the Drama Desk Award, the Astaire Award and the Outer Critics Circle Award for his work on The Lion King. Mr. Fagan was born in Kingston, Jamaica, where he received the Prime Minister’s Award, a Special Gold Musgrave Medal for his “Contribution to the World of Dance and Dance Theater” and in 2001, he received the Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander. For more than 47 years he has toured the world with Garth Fagan Dance. On television the company has appeared on “Great Performances,” “The Tonight Show” and the Academy Awards®. Mr. Fagan forged his own dance language and technique from Afro-Caribbean, ballet and post-modern dance, and has choreographed for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Dance Theatre of Harlem, the Jose Limon Company, the New York City Ballet and others. In addition, he choreographed Joseph Papp’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream and directed and choreographed the Duke Ellington street opera, Queenie Pie at the Kennedy Center. A Chancellor’s Awardwinning Distinguished University Professor Emeritus of the State University of New York, his awards include the 2001 Samuel H. Scripps American Dance Festival Award, a Bessie Award, a Guggenheim Fellowship and a Fulbright 50th Anniversary Distinguished Fellow. In 2001 he was the recipient of the Golden Plate Award and inducted into the American Academy of Achievement. He was selected in 2012 as an

“Irreplaceable Dance Treasure” by The Dance Heritage Coalition. In 2017, Mr. Fagan received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Dance Guild.​ RICHARD HUDSON (Scenic Design). Born in Zimbabwe, he trained at Wimbledon School of Art. He has designed sets and costumes for operas at Glyndebourne, Covent Garden, The Metropolitan Opera, New York, La Scala Milan, Maggio Musicale Florence, English National Opera, Scottish Opera, Kent Opera, Opera North, Wiener Staatsoper, Opéra de Paris, Munich, Chicago, Copenhagen, Tokyo, Athens, Bregenz, Amsterdam, Zurich, Barcelona, Madrid, Brussels, Chicago, Houston, Washington, Toronto, St. Petersburg, Venice, Pesaro, Genoa, Turin, Bologna and Rome. He has also designed for the Aldeburgh Festival, Royal Ballet, Royal Shakespeare Company, National Theatre, Royal Court, Almeida and Young Vic. In 1988 he won an Olivier Award for a season of plays at the Old Vic, and for The Lion King he received a Tony Award in 1998. He is a Royal Designer for Industry (RDI). In 2003 he won the Gold Medal for set design at the Prague Quadrenniale, and in 2005 he was given an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Surrey. Recent theatre includes: Peter Gynt, Common (National); The Nutcracker (American Ballet Theatre); Romeo and Juliet (National Ballet of Canada); Le Coq D’or, La Bayadere and Raymonda (Royal Danish Ballet); Wagner’s Ring Cycle (Teatro Massimo, Palermo); Versailles (Donmar Warehouse); La Traviata (Grange Park); The Sleeping Beauty (Amercian Ballet Theatre at The Metropolitan Opera/La Scala, Milan); Morgen und Abend (Royal Opera House/Deutsche Oper); Romeo and Juliet (Bolshoi Ballet, Moscow); Wake (Birmingham Opera Company); The Outsider (The Print Room); and costumes for Yumé (Opera de Reims); Peter Grimes (Opera de Lyon); and Asters (New National Opera of Japan); and the sets for Leopoldstadt by Tom Stoppard (Wyndham’s Theatre, London).

DONALD HOLDER (Lighting Design) received the 1998 Tony®, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Lion King (Broadway) and the Moliere Award for The Lion King (Paris).

Broadway: Over fifty productions, including:

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Anastasia; She Loves Me (2016 revival); The King and I (2015 revival); The Bridges of Madison County; Golden Boy; South Pacific (2008 Tony Award®); Oslo, Ragtime, Les Liasons Dangereuses; A Streetcar Named Desire; Gem of the Ocean; Movin’ Out; Juan Darien (all Tony® nominated); On The Twentieth Century; You Can’t Take It With You; Spiderman-Turn Off the Dark; Promises, Promises; Annie (2012 revival); Arcadia; Come Fly Away; Cyrano de Bergerac; The Little Dog Laughed; Thoroughly Modern Millie; The Boy from Oz; and many others.

Television: “Smash” seasons one and two, NBC/ DreamWorks. Education: Yale School Of Drama, Head of Lighting Design, Rutgers University.

MICHAEL CURRY (Mask & Puppet Co-Design).

Over 25 years Michael has worked widely as a visual and concept designer for numerous companies, such as Disney Theme Parks and Theatrical Productions, Cirque du Soleil, The Metropolitan Opera, seven Olympics Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Universal Studios Theme Parks and many others. He collaborates regularly with visionary directors and producers.

Mr. Curry has received many prestigious awards, including several for his work on Broadway, Olympic ceremonies, and his continued innovations in the fields of scenic visual effects, and puppetry design. In the music industry Michael is known for his innovative designs for Michael Jackson, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and countless others. Michael Curry Design, Inc. is comprised of 50 innovative designers and fabricators who conceive and produce state of the art creations for live entertainment. His studio is located in Portland, Oregon.​ MICHAEL WARD (Hair & Makeup Design) designs for opera and theatre. For Disney: The Lion King (Broadway and others) and Der Glöckner von Notre Dame (Berlin). Other work has been seen in Britain, The United States, Holland, France, Japan, Israel and Portugal.

Along with his design work in theatre, he works as a garden and landscape designer.

STEVE CANYON KENNEDY (Sound Designer).

Broadway sound design credits include, Ain’t Too Proud, On Your Feet, Doctor Zhivago, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill (Tony Award),

Hands On A Hardbody (Drama Desk Award), Jesus Christ Superstar, Catch Me If You Can (Tony Nomination), Guys and Dolls, Mary Poppins, The Lion King, Jersey Boys (Drama Desk Award), Billy Crystal’s 700 Sundays, Rent, Hairspray, The Producers, Aida, Titanic, Big, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Carousel and The Who’s Tommy (Drama Desk Award).

HANS ZIMMER (Additional Music & Lyrics) has scored more than 200 projects across all mediums, which, combined, have grossed more than 28 billion dollars at the worldwide box office. Zimmer has been honored with an Academy Award®, two Golden Globes®, three Grammys®, an American Music Award, and a Tony® Award. His work highlights include Gladiator, The Thin Red Line, As Good as It Gets, Rain Man, The Dark Knight trilogy, Inception, Thelma and Louise, The Last Samurai, 12 Years A Slave, Blade Runner 2049 (co-scored w/ Benjamin Wallfisch) and Dunkirk, as well as recent film scores including Wonder Woman 1984, Ron Howard’s Hillbilly Elegy and The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run. In 2019, Zimmer scored the live-action remake of The Lion King, for which he received a Grammy nomination for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media. Zimmer’s films for 2021 include the James Bond film No Time to Die, Denis Villeneuve’s Dune, Top Gun: Maverick and The Boss Baby: Family Business. Zimmer has completed highly successful Hans Zimmer Live tour stops around the globe and will continue to perform in an upcoming European tour beginning in February 2022.

JAY RIFKIN (Additional Music & Lyrics). The GRAMMY® Award-winning producer, together with producing and composing partner Hans Zimmer, created Media Ventures, a multifaceted entertainment group that includes music, new media, film and television. Their partnership has earned them numerous awards and nominations, including Academy Award® nominations, for the film scores of Driving Miss Daisy, Rain Man and The Lion King. Following the success of The Lion King, Jay conceived and produced the gold-selling follow-up album

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Rhythm of the Pride Lands. He is also chairman of Media Revolution and a founder of the film production company Media Ventures Pictures.

ANTHONY LYN (Associate Director). Anthony was born in Swansea South Wales and trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama.

Has worked as an actor, director, teacher and associate director. London theatre credits include Anything Goes, Miss Saigon, Les Miserables, Joseph…, Damn Yankees and Disney’s The Lion King. Broadway production credits include Disney’s The Lion King, Miss Saigon, Mary Poppins and Les Miserables.

Touring and global production credits include Mary Poppins (US National tours, Vienna, Mexico City) and Les Miserables (US National tour, Toronto). Anthony is currently the Associate Director for global productions of The Lion King, on which he has worked since 1999; as well as Saturday Night Fever and Masquerade for Jean Ann Ryan Productions globally. TV credits include the Tony Awards, “An American Celebration,” “Dancing with the Stars,” “The Late Show with David Letterman,” “The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien,” the Royal Variety Performance and the 2013 Oscars. Has taught at the Royal Academy of Music London, The Actors’ Centre and Duke University in the US and was made an Honorary Fellow of the Royal College in July 2018.

MAREY GRIFFITH (Associate Choreographer).

A native New Yorker, Miss Griffith toured worldwide with the acclaimed Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater as a featured dancer/ soloist. Other guest appearances include Déjà vu Dance Theatre, and the Spoleto festival in Italy. Miss Griffith worked as co-choreographer on the star-studded production of The Wizard of Oz in concert at Avery Fisher Hall with Nathan Lane, Joel Grey, Jewel and Natalie Cole. She has also appeared in numerous soap operas, commercials and voice-overs. Since joining the creative team of The Lion King in August of 2000, Miss Griffith has been mounting and maintaining numerous productions worldwide.

She feels incredibly honored to be working with choreographer Garth Fagan.​

CLEMENT ISHMAEL (Music Supervisor) is a conductor, composer and arranger. He is a graduate of the University of Toronto and Royal Conservatory of Music, where he specialized in composition and conducting as well as singing with Joyce Britten. He was Associate Conductor of the Royal Conservatory of Music Choirs under the tutelage of Denise NacisseMair. After graduating he continued his studies in conducting and composition at the Guildhall School of Music in London. Conducting credits include: Abbey Players Opera Company, Ad Astra Chorus, Addison Jazz Ensemble and West London Gospel Choir. He also conducted the new ballet Awakening at Sadlers Wells. West End credits include: Five Guys Named Moe, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Smokey Joe’s Cafe and Soul Train. He has also directed and arranged the music for numerous shows which include: Sweet Lorraine, Up Against the Wall, The Amen Corner, The Grape Vine, The Cavalcaders and Gem of the Ocean at the Tricycle Theatre. His classical compositions and arrangements have been performed worldwide as well as being broadcast by BBC Television and Radio. His first Opera, Looking at the Sun, was performed at the Battersea Arts Centre, and his opera Grazyna was performed at the Royal Opera House’s Lindbury Studio. Clement’s latest commission, for the London Piano Trio, was debuted at the Capri Music Festival in Italy.

He also successfully performed in concert his new album Poetry in Song at the Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto. There are plans for further performances in London, Paris and New York.

His next major composition is his third Opera, Antigone, with the Canadian librettist Mel Coop.

ROBERT ELHAI (Associate Music Producer, Orchestrator). This Tony® and Drama Desk nominee has arranged and orchestrated Oscar®, GRAMMY®, and Emmy®-winning music for composers Elliot Goldenthal (Juan Darien, Frida), Alan Menken (“Galavant”), Brian Tyler (Iron Man 3, Fast and Furious series) and many others. His compositions have graced theater and concert stages around the world. robertelhai.com

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DAVID METZGER (Orchestrator) is a Tony®, Grammy®, and Drama Desk® nominated arranger, orchestrator, composer, and music producer. His Broadway credits include The Lion King and Frozen, and he has over 75 films to his credit, including Frozen, Frozen II, Moana, Tarzan, WandaVision, and The Avengers. He has contributed to multiple Academy®, Grammy®, Tony®, and Emmy® Award winning projects, as well as 17 Platinum and Gold records, and 33 winning or nominated Annie Award films.

MICHAEL KELLER (Music Coordinator). Current Broadway: Frozen, Dear Evan Hansen, Hamilton, The Book of Mormon, Wicked, The Lion King.

Tours: Frozen, Dear Evan Hansen, Hamilton, The Book of Mormon, Wicked, The Lion King.

Pamela, Alexis, Zachary, Christin & Gavin make it all worthwhile.

KARL SHYMANOVITZ (Music Director/ Conductor) has happily worked with various companies of The Lion King since 2004. He has conducted at opera houses in Germany and Italy and was the Music Director for El Paso Opera. Other credits include Irving Berlin’s White Christmas (Detroit and Denver Center), The Producers (Las Vegas), Spamalot (1st National Tour), Marry Me a Little (Cincinnati Playhouse), West Side Story (Trinity Rep). His arrangements have been performed by the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center. He is a graduate of the Interlochen Arts Academy, The University of Michigan, and CCM. CHRISTOPH BUSKIES (KeyComp Programming). Christoph’s revolutionary music system KeyComp has been successfully implemented worldwide in “Frozen”, “Aladdin”, “The Little Mermaid”, “Sister Act”, “Beauty and the Beast” and “The Lion King”. More information available through www.keycomp.com KEITH BENNETT (Resident Director). Broadway credits include Richie in A Chorus Line, BJ in OH, KAY!, Wonder Boy in The High Rollers, Horace in Olympus On My Mind, Banzai in The Lion King. Tours include: Dancin’, The Tap Dance Kid, Sophisticated Ladies, Five Guys Named Moe. Regional: Stand-Up Tragedy,

Betsey Brown, Kiss Me Kate, Bo Bo’s, A Son Come Home. Show dedicated to wife Deidre and my lovely daughters Tyler and Jordan. Big shout out to my Lord God. GEOFF MYERS (Resident Dance Supervisor) has been on Broadway or on tour with The Lion King since 2003. His titles have included ensemble male dancer, male dancer swing, fight and dance captain, and most recently a four-year stint as Resident Dance Supervisor for The Lion King Gazelle Tour. The Lion King Rafiki Tour marks Geoff’s 5th Lion King company.

Before joining The Lion King, Geoff enjoyed a long and successful career as a concert dancer with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. Geoff has worked with some of the dance worlds most renown choreographers Twyla Tharp, Nacho Duato, Ohad Naharin, David Parsons, and Danny Ezralow to name a few. Geoff brings more than 20 years dance performance experience to his position as resident dance director.

CHARLES UNDERHILL (Production Stage Manager). Broadway: Aladdin, Frozen, Moulin Rouge, School of Rock, Something Rotten!, Rocky, Annie, Nice Work If You Can Get It, Hugh Jackman Back on Broadway, Billy Elliot the Musical, Cat on A Hot Tin Roof (2008 Revival), Les Misérables (2006 Revival), The History Boys, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Bombay Dreams, Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Wild Party, The Scarlet Pimpernel (1.0, 2.0, 3.0). Off-Broadway: Elaine Stritch: At Liberty – The Public Theater.

National tours: Frozen, Billy Elliot the Musical, Carousel. Other: Associate Production Supervisor – The Lion King (Worldwide) & Frozen (Tokyo, North American Tour), Jimmy Buffett’s Don’t Stop the Carnival – Nassau, Bahamas.

MICHELLE SCALPONE (Stage Manager).

Broadway: Love Life (Encores), Fish In The Dark, Matilda, Forever Tango, Chaplin. NYC: The Public Theater, Audible, The New Group, Red Bull, The Shed, Atlantic; TV: “Encore!” (Disney+), NBC’s “The Wiz Live.” Regional: Kennedy Center, Bucks County, Goodspeed, Williamstown, Old Globe. Education: University of Arizona & Juilliard. For Dad, Mom, & Julie.

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KAREN PARLATO (Assistant Stage Manager).

Broadway: The Phantom of the Opera.

Off-Broadway: Silence! The Musical, The Fantasticks, Triassic Parq, Wanda’s World.

Regional theatres including: Ogunquit Playhouse, Fulton Theatre, Crossroads Theatre Company. Love and thanks to Mom, Dad and Aunt Joan. Twitter: @HeadsetChatter BARI JAMES BELLARD (Assistant Stage Manager). (He/Him). National Tours: Disney’s Aladdin, CATS, The Color Purple. Regional: ... Death of Queens; Eclipsed; All The Way; A Doll’s House, Part 2; The Wolves (Southern Rep Theatre). BA, Loyola University New Orleans.

Love to my family and friends! Live your dream!

SARAH ELIZABETH FORD (Sub Stage Manager) is thrilled to be joining the team in the Pridelands. NYC: Park Avenue Armory; UN General Assembly’s Sustainable Development Goals; Brooklyn Academy of Music; Roundabout Underground; Ridge Theatre; the 24 Hour Play Company. Regional & Touring: Studio Theatre; PCPA; Global Citizen’s #ShowUpVote Campaign; the Bridge Project: As You Like It &The Tempest (BAM & world tour); Fela!

The Concert at the Adelaide & Auckland Arts Festivals; Singapore Repertory Theatre; MAPP International Productions. Proud member of Actors’ Equity Association.

GWENDOLYN M. GILLIAM (Sub Stage Manager). Broadway and Tour stage management credits include Slave Play, Eclipsed, Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth, Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, Bring In Da Noise/Bring In Da Funk, Aida, Topdog/Underdog, Chicago, Marley and Fela! She has managed events for numerous charities and corporations including Jackie Robinson Foundation, Jazzmobile, Merrill Lynch, New Line Cinema, The Apollo and NY Film Festival for Film Society of Lincoln Center.

JOSHUA PILOTE (Sub Stage Manager).

Broadway: Aladdin, Other Desert Cities. Tours: Miss Saigon, The Bridges of Madison County, Jersey Boys, Mamma Mia!, Dirty Dancing, RENT, Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Other: Blue Man Group, Dallas Theater Center, La Jolla Playhouse, LA Philharmonic, The Old Globe,

Public Theater, Roundabout, T.U.T.S. Proud AEA Member. B.A.: The College of Idaho. Follow his adventures on Instagram @co_pilote.

DEAN REMINGTON (Sub Stage Manager).

National Tours: The Lion King (sub since 2004), Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. International: Hey, Mr. Producer! (Cameron Mackintosh). La Jolla Playhouse: The Luckiest, 3 Farids, The Garden, Annual Gala. San Diego Repertory: Outside Mullingar, Manifest Destinitis (World Premiere). Cygnet Theatre: Pride and Prejudice, The Virgin Trial, (US Premiere).

CAROLYN M. LAWSON (Physical Therapy) is founder and CEO of Neurosport & NEURO TOUR, leaders in performing arts medicine. We are honored to be part of this amazing Rafiki Tour.

ARC/MARK BRANDON, CSA (Casting). 150+ productions across the globe & 13 Artios Awards for Casting. Broadway/NY Past & Present Productions include: Life of Pi, Chicago the Musical, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Hadestown, Lost in Yonkers, Great Comet of 1812, Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, 39 Steps, Pippin, La Cage aux Folles. TV/Film: Netflix, 20th Century Fox, NBC, Lionsgate, Disney Channel. West End/U.K.: Hadestown, Thriller Live, Menier Chocolate Factory. Tours: 1776, Hairspray, Waitress, Urinetown, Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, Finding Neverland, Into the Woods, We Will Rock You. Regional: A.R.T., Berkeley Rep, Alley, Bay Street, Ogunquit Playhouse, Goodspeed, Hollywood Bowl, McCarter, Signature. ARC, Part of RWS Global. www.castingbyarc.com IG: @castingbyarc CHRIS MONTAN (Executive Music Producer) joined Disney in 1984 and is currently president of Walt Disney Music. Under his guidance as head of music, soundtracks from nine theatrical releases (Cocktail, Beaches, The Little Mermaid, Pretty Woman, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King, Pocahontas, and Tarzan) were certified multiplatinum. Additionally, the Studio received GRAMMY®, Golden Globe® and Academy Award® recognition for many of its music entries. Most recently he served as executive producer of the Wonderful World

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of Disney’s production of Annie, as well as a producer with the television production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, which was nominated for seven Emmy Awards.

DISNEY THEATRICAL GROUP (DTG), a division of The Walt Disney Studios, was formed in 1994 and operates under the direction of Andrew Flatt, Thomas Schumacher, and Anne Quart.

Worldwide, its ten Broadway titles have been seen by more than 200 million theatregoers and have been nominated for 62 Tony® Awards, winning Broadway’s highest honor 20 times. The company’s inaugural production, Beauty and the Beast, opened in 1994, playing a remarkable 13-year run on Broadway and produced in replica productions around the world over four decades. In November 1997, Disney made theatrical history with the opening of The Lion King, which received six 1998 Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Director, Julie Taymor, who became the first woman in Broadway history to the win the award.

Surpassing 25 landmark years on Broadway, it has welcomed 112 million visitors worldwide to date and has nine productions currently running worldwide. The Lion King has played over 100 cities in 24 countries on every continent except Antarctica and its worldwide gross exceeds that of any film, Broadway show or entertainment title in box office history. Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida opened on Broadway next, winning four 2000 Tony Awards. It was followed by Mary Poppins, a co-production with Cameron Mackintosh, which opened in London in 2004 and went on to enjoy a six-year Tony-winning Broadway run. Tarzan®, Tony-nominated for its 2006 Broadway premiere, went on to become an international hit with an award-winning production enjoying a ten-year run in Germany.

In January 2008, The Little Mermaid opened on Broadway and was the best-selling new musical of that year. Disney Theatrical Group opened two critically acclaimed productions on Broadway in 2012, winning seven Tony Awards between them: Peter and the Starcatcher and Newsies, each of which enjoyed a two-year run and launched North American tours, with Newsies playing a record-breaking Fathom Events in-cinema release. Aladdin, Disney Theatrical Group’s 2014 hit, continues its smash

Broadway run. It has launched nine productions around the globe and been seen by more than 17 million guests. Disney Theatrical Group’s newest hit, the 2018 Tony-nominated Best Musical Frozen currently has four productions around the world. Other stage ventures include the Olivier-nominated London hit Shakespeare in Love, stage productions of Disney’s High School Musical, Der Glöckner Von Notre Dame in Berlin, King David in concert and the upcoming world-premiere of Hercules in Hamburg, Germany. Disney Theatrical Group has collaborated with the nation’s preeminent theatres to develop new stage musicals including The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Freaky Friday and Hercules. As a part of the recent acquisition of 21st Century Fox, Disney Theatrical Group also heads the Buena Vista Theatrical banner, which licenses Fox titles for stage adaptations including Anastasia, Moulin Rouge! The Musical and Mrs. Doubtfire. With dozens of productions currently produced or licensed, a Disney musical is being performed professionally somewhere on the planet virtually every hour of the day.

Opening Night – February 1, 2024 Staff for THE LION KING Worldwide Executive Producer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anne Quart General Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thomas Schlenk Production Supervisor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lisa Dawn Cave Associate General Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Height Associate Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anthony Lyn Associate Choreographer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marey Griffith Dance Supervisor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Celise Hicks Music Supervisor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clement Ishmael Associate Music Supervisor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Kreppel Associate Production Supervisor. . . . . . Charles Underhill Technical Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Churchill Associate Scenic Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peter Eastman Assistant Scenic Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Justin Arienti Associate Costume Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . Jack Galloway Associate Costume Designer (US) . . . . Stacey Stephens Associate Mask & Puppet Designer. . . . . . . Sophie Jones Associate Sound Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Shivers Assistant Sound Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin Kennedy Associate Hair & Makeup Designer. . . . . . . . Ashley Roller Associate Hair & Makeup Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ute Mai Associate Lighting Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . Carolyn Wong Lighting Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeanne Koenig Assistant Lighting Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . Martin Vreeland Sr. Manager, Production. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elizabeth Boulger Manager, Production. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christina Huschle Production Coordinator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bri Silva

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SENIOR PUBLICIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DENNIS CROWLEY NATIONAL PRESS REPRESENTATIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . GREGORY HANOIAN CASTING ARC Duncan Stewart, CSA, Mark Brandon, CSA Amber Snead, CSA, Patrick Maravilla, Jarrett Reiche, Anthony Pichette, CSA, Kyle Coker Ryan Stana, CEO RWS Global Ryan Saab, SVP RWS Global Staff for THE LION KING COMPANY MANAGER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JOSE SOLIVAN Associate Company Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . Shelly Cohen Production Stage Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . Charles Underhill Resident Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keith Bennett Resident Dance Supervisor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Geoff Myers Musical Director / Conductor. . . . . . . . . Karl Shymanovitz Stage Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michelle Scalpone Assistant Stage Managers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karen Parlato, Bari James Bellard Sub Stage Managers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sarah Elizabeth Ford, Gwendolyn M. Gilliam, Joshua Pilote, Dean Remington Dance Captains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eric Bean, Jr., Lyric Danae Fight Captain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aaron Nelson Assistant Choreographers . . . . . . Norwood J. Pennewell, Natalie Rogers Adapted Choreography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aubrey Lynch II Physical Movement Coordinator. . . . . . . . . Lorenzo Pisoni Production Carpenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Sullivan Touring Technical Supervisor. . . . . . . . . . . . Patrick Eviston Production Electrician. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jimmy Maloney Production Wardrobe Supervisor. . . . . Stacey Stephens Production Hair & Make Up Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheryl V. Thomas Production Mask & Puppet Supervisor. . . . . . . Antje Gern Head Carpenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brendan King Automation Carpenter. . . . Lauryn Buchanan-Camacho Assistant Carpenters/Fly. . . . . . . . . . . . . Ceili Hesselgrave, Sara Ramone Carpenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jermaine Brown Flying Supervision. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ryan Stanger Head Electrician. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jen Guethlein Front Light Operator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eric Hill Moving Light Programmer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brad Gray Conventional Light Programmer. . . . . . Melissa Shippers Moving Light Tracker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brandon Bagwell Automated Lighting Electrician. . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Dyer Production Prop Supervisor. . . . . . . . . . . Eric Hagenbarth Head Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ben Martin Assistant Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alexandra Olinyk Sound Engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Kallaher Assistant Sound Engineer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dymond Wafler Advance Sound Engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ben Madden Wardrobe Supervisor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gregory Young Assistant Costume Supervisor. . . . . . . . . . Nicole Ferrigno Advance Wardrobe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dawn Reilly Wardrobe Assistants. . . . . . . Quinto Ott, Jodessa Presler Puppet Supervisor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Reilly Puppet Assistants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brandon Kirkham, Bruce Paul Reik, Julie Talty Production Hair Supervisor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Latasha Dayes

Hair & Makeup Supervisor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Danae Jimenez Hair & Makeup Assistants . . . . . . . . . . . Kendell Dempster, Oszkar Lopez Crew Swings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kersten Gavin, Chad Stanner, Steve Templeton Advance Carpenters. . . . . . . . . . . . . John Bondi, Cris Cory, Alex Forrest, Louis Riquelme Advance Electricians. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert Ferree, Michael R. Neumann, James Sample, Meg Sump Touring Stagehand Apprentice. . . . . . Darniece Brandon Music Copyist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anixter Rice Music Service KeyComp Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christoph Buskies Personal Assistant to Elton John. . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob Haley Assistant to Tim Rice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eileen Heinink Assistant to Mark Mancina. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marlon Espino Production Photography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joan Marcus, Deen van Meer, Matt Murphy Payroll . . . . . . . . Cathy Guerra, Marie Caringal, Calvin Gin Director, Financial Accounting. . . . . . . Patrick Matarazzo Manager, Financial Accounting. . . . . . . . . . . . Jordan Loyo Corporate Immigration Counsel . . . . Michael Rosenfeld, Fabricio Lopez, Rio Racela Corporate Music Counsel. . . . . . . . . . . . Donna Cole-Brulé Risk Management. . . . Johan Kangas, Hank Funderburk Physical Therapy. . . . . . . . . . Neuro Tour Physical Therapy, Hailey Trudo, ATC Children’s Teaching. . . . . . . . . . . . . On Location Education Tutor/Wrangler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lisa Swift Wrangler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anna Speed Production Housing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Road Rebel Executive Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert Arnao, Patt McRory Web Design Consultant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joshua Noah Advertising. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Serino Coyne, Inc. Rehearsal Production Assistants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nia Arrington-Seward, Nasir Campbell, John Fortunato, Molly Jane Goldberg, Karon Haynes, Rebecca Hoi, David Jackson, Sam Leicht, Shayna Penn, Katrina Miyuki Roen Special Thanks. . . Robert W. Johnson, Lynn Beckemeyer CREDITS Costumes executed by Parsons-Meares Ltd, Donna Langman, Eric Winterling Inc., Jan Parran, and Timberlake Studios Inc. Millinery by Monica Viani and Jack C Schmitz. Craftwork by Ilya Vett, Arlene LindWatson, and Daniel Muro. Shibori dyeing by Joan Morris. Custom dyeing and painting by Joni Johns, Gene Mignola, Nicola Killeen Textiles, Mary Macy, and Parsons-Meares. Knitwear by Mark Lauer and Donna Doiron. Footwear by Steppin Out, Jitterbug Boy, Sara Mullins, Gamba and Onstage Dance. Additional crafts by Jeffrey Colton, Noelle Rasco and Deirdre Morgan. Costume development by Constance Hoffman. Additional research and development by Patricia Fistes-Adams. Wigs by Samantha Fletcher at the Wig Workshop UK, Cheetah skins and Make-up stamps made by Mike Defeo in the USA, Specialists brushes made by Joseph Beagley, Make-up supplied

by MAC, Make-up Forever Professional Make-up, Alcone, Skin Care By Kiehl’s. Lighting supplied by PRG; Automated lighting by Philips Vari*Lite and Showline, Clay Paky, and ETC/High End Systems.

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Custom Accessories by City Theatrical. Lighting Props

by Technical Artistry. Custom Templates by Wyatt Enever Studio. Puppets and Props by Michael Curry Design, Inc., The Paragon Innovation Group Inc., and The Rabbit’s Choice. Automation and mechanized scenery by Hudson Scenic Studios, additional scenery

by Proof Productions, Scenic Arts Studios, Rose Brand, Gerriets International, I Weiss & Sons, Flying by Foy, Hands On Rigging Inc, Airworxx, Sigma Services; Custom trusses by Tyler Truss, Tomcat USA; trucking

by Clark Transfer. Sound equipment by Masque Sound and Recording. Instruments by Jeff Whittier; Patrick Olwell; Tim Liu; Lark in the Morning; Beverly Pan Flutes; Bass equipment by Eden Electronics; Marimbas by Marimba One, Traditional Percussion Instruments by Bernard Woma, Motherland Music, and Wula Drums. Cymbals by Istanbul-Agop. Other percussion provided by Steve Weiss Music.

Makeup provided by his production is produced in T collaboration with our professional, union-represented employees.

The Lion King originally premiered at the Orpheum Theater, Minneapolis, MN Facebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facebook.com/TheLionKing Instagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @TheLionKing YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . youtube.com/DisneyOnBroadway TikTok. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @DisneyOnBroadway Disney’s The Lion King is a registered trademark owned by The Walt Disney Company and used under special license by Disney Theatrical Group.

Visit The Lion King website on the World Wide Web at: www.disneyonbroadway.com The Lion King National Tour proudly participates in Touring Green. We transport our theatrical equipment on a carbon neutral basis with Clark Transfer in association with NativeEnergy.com.

For more information on this program, please visit www.clarktransfer.com/green.

The actors and stage managers employed in this production are members of Actors’ Equity Association, The Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

The Stagehands, Wardrobe, Makeup and Hair employees in this production are represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees.

United Scenic Artists • Local USA 829 of the I.A.T.S.E. represents the Designers & Scenic Artists for the American Theatre he Musicians, Conductors, Music Preparation T Personnel and Librarians employed in this production are members of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada.

The Press Agents and Company Managers employed in this production are represented

by the Association of Theatrical Press Agents & Managers.

This production is produced by a member of The Broadway League in collaboration with our professional union-represented employees.

SONG EXCERPTS (used by permission): “Let It Go” written by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez; “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” written by Hugo Peretti, George David Weiss, Luigi Creatore and Solomon Linda; “Nao Tse Tsa” written by Jacques Loubelo; “Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue” written by Joe Young, Ray Henderson and Sam M. Lewis.

STAFF Disney Theatrical Group under the direction of Andrew Flatt Managing Director Thomas Schumacher Chief Creative Officer Anne Quart Executive Producer Creative & Production VP, Creative Development...............................Ben Famiglietti Director, Technical Production....................... Dave Churchill General Manager......................................................... Myriah Bash General Manager....................................................... Randy Meyer General Manager................................................Thomas Schlenk Sr. Production Supervisor............................Clifford Schwartz Production Supervisor..................................... Lisa Dawn Cave Production Supervisor......................................... Holly Coombs Production Supervisor............................................Jason Trubitt Associate General Manager...................Carly DiFulvio Allen Associate General Manager............................Michael Height Associate General Manager........................ Margie McGlone Associate General Manager.............................Kerry McGrath Sr. Manager, Creative Development............. Caley Beretta Sr. Manager, Production.............................. Elizabeth Boulger Sr. Manager, Creative Production.........Hunter Chancellor Manager, Production Operations.................. James Garner Manager, Production.....................................Christina Huschle Marketing, Publicity, Sales & Education VP, Marketing, Publicity, Sales & Education...........................................................Angelo Desimini VP, Sales & Analytics.................................................... Nick Falzon Director, Worldwide Publicity & Communications.............................................. Michael Cohen Director, Marketing............................................. Lauren Daghini Director, Education & Audience Engagement.......................................Lisa Mitchell Director, Sales & Ticketing...................................Lauren Rutlin Sr. Manager, Creative Services................................. Eric Emch Sr. Manager, Global Sales.............................Nicholas Faranda Sr. Manager, Integrated Planning......................Greg Josken Sr. Manager, Education, Access & Inclusion................................................. Sarah Kenny Sr. Manager, Digital Marketing...............................Peter Tulba Manager, Publicity & Communications............................................ Gregory Boilard

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Manager, Social Media..........................................Alfredo D’Uva Manager, Video Content......................................Brandon Fake Manager, Yield Management.................................Mark Shultz Manager, Executive Operations.................. Michael Ulreich Manager, Group Sales...........................................Heather West Asst. Manager, Ticketing Operations........ Nicholas Leonard Production Designer ....................................... Dana Saragnese Production Designer............................................Erica Scalogna Domestic Touring VP, Domestic Touring & Regional Engagements..........................................Jack Eldon Director, Domestic Touring..................... Michael Buchanan Director, Regional Engagements........ Scott A Hemerling Director, Regional Engagements........................... Kelli Palan Manager, Domestic Touring.............................. Caitlin Mullins Manager, Domestic Touring Operations.................................................. Christopher Nunez Merchandise VP, Merchandise & Sales Operations.......... Alyssa Somers Sr. Manager, International Retail Brands and Strategy............................................Valerie Cirillo Manager, Product Development.........................Kevin Kiniry Manager, Inventory......................................................... Violeta Lin Assistant Manager, Merchandise.............. Monica Cotallat Merchandise Logistics Specialist.......................Tianfu Chen Technical Support Specialist........................................ Andy Ng Sr. Retail Manager........................................................... Mario Mey Onsite Retail Manager..................................... Steven Cannady Onsite Retail Asst. Manager...................................Jon Hensley Onsite Retail Asst. Manager.............................. Austin Kidwell

Manager, Finance.....................................................Paul Martucci Manager, Security Operations................................. Ron Myers Associate Manager, Application Support & Services...................Peter Martelli Sr. Financial Analyst................................................Michelle Chan Sr. Production Accountant...............................Angela DiSanti Sr. Production Accountant................................ Rachel Fabros Sr. Production Accountant......................................... David Kim Sr. Technical Support Engineer..............Showkat Mahmud Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director DEI................................................................... Elena Chang Human Resources Director, Human Resources........................ Anthony C. Perry Manager, Human Resources.....................Ariel Stein Orzata Specialist, Human Resources..............Jennifer F. Vaughan Administrative Staff Alexa Aquino, Kiara Brown-Clark, James BruengerArreguin, Taylor Burkey, Jake Catsaros, Patrick Cole, Catherine Daly, Estee Dechtman, Annalisa Deseno, Gemma Elepano, Talia Escobedo, Neaco Fox, Frankie Harvey, Ashley Ruth Jones, Kasey Kopp, Caroline Labreche, Gabrielle Lenger, Jenna Ng Lowry, Ingrid Matias, Kiandra Mays, Emma McGahan, Simon Morales, Leah O’Gorman, Bryce Payne, Simon Rosales, Bri Silva, Liliana Soeriadinata, Ellen Stovall Brown, Alex Tunison, Lisa Weiner, Greg West Disney Theatrical Group dtg.guestservices@disney.com

International VP, International Strategy & Licensed Partnerships.....................................Felipe Gamba VP, International, Europe..................................... Fiona Thomas Licensed Partnerships Director, Marketing Licensed Partnerships.....Gary Kane Sr. Manager, Creative Licensed Partnerships......... Ann Myers Licensing Director, Theatrical Licensing........................... David R Scott Manager, Licensing Operations....................Erin Breznitsky Labor Relations Director, Labor Relations...................................... Tony Thomas Business Affairs and Legal Counsel SVP, Business Affairs and Legal Counsel...........Seth Stuhl Director, Business Affairs and Legal Counsel.................................................Lynnore Thames Director, Business Affairs and Legal Counsel...........................................Camele-Ann White Paralegal Manager...................................................Jessica White Paralegal Specialist.............................................. Andrew Harlan Sr. Paralegal............................................................ Monica Williams Finance, Operations & Technology VP, Finance, Operations & Technology.........Mario Iannetta VP, Operations.......................................................Dana Amendola Director, Technical Services & Support........ Michael Figliulo Director, FP&A.................................................. Mikhail Medvedev Director, Production Accounting......................Arlene Smith Sr. Manager, Finance.................................................Chris Ekizian Sr. Manager, Security................................................ A.J. Mercado Manager, Operations....................................................... Erin Clark

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Coming Soon!

MJ The music. The moves. The icon.

Now, the unparalleled artistry of the greatest entertainer of all time comes to Orange County as MJ, the Tony® Award-winning new musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, begins a tour of its own. Created by Tony® Award-winning director/choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. MJ is startin’ somethin’ as it makes its Orange County premiere!

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Coming Soon!

American Ballet Theatre Woolf Works Following in the tradition of ABT’s Whipped Cream, Of Love and Rage, and Like Water for Chocolate, the company brings the North American premiere of Woolf Works. Inspired by the writings of Virginia Woolf, Woolf Works is an ambitious three-act ballet stunningly choreographed by Wayne McGregor, with a luminous original score by Max Richter.

Widely considered one of the most important 20th century novelists, Virginia Woolf’s writings have continued to speak to generations. In Woolf Works, award-winning British choreographer and director Wayne McGregor has recreated the emotions, themes, and fluid style of three of Virginia Woolf’s novels: Mrs. Dalloway, Orlando, and The Waves, capturing the spirit of Woolf’s writing while delighting audiences with its sheer beauty.

Originally commissioned by the Royal Ballet, Woolf Works premiered to outstanding critical acclaim. The full-length contemporary ballet won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Dance Production, and McGregor was awarded the Critics Circle National Dance Award for Best Classical Choreography for the work.

Segerstrom Hall Dates: April 11-14, 2024 Tickets: $39 and up SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS

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Studio D brings community classes to a new space The Center’s Studio D: Arts School for All Abilities offers classes at the Center and throughout Orange County for children and adults with disabilities as well as those who are non-disabled, promoting confidence, imagination, and overall well-being. Now, Studio D is partnering with the Santa Ana Public Library to bring free dance and music and musical theater classes to local libraries over the next few months.

Studio D Dance and Music Classes Led by a Studio D dance instructor and musician, these classes are centered around creative movement and self-expression. The class is movement-based and supported by a live musician for participants to practice both dance and music-making skills.

These are drop-in style classes where all are welcome—no registration is required—and a great way for friends and families of all abilities to participate together! Classes will be held at Santa Ana’s Newhope Library and the Main Library.

Wednesdays 12–1 pm February 21, March 6, April 3, May 8 Location: Newhope Library 122 N. Newhope St., Santa Ana

Studio D Musical Theater Classes Led by a vocal instructor and dance instructor, the Studio D Musical Theater classes explore the main concepts of musical theater —singing, dancing, and acting. The class also focuses on a specific musical during the series.

These classes are best suited for aspiring performers in grades 3–5. Sign-ups are required to participate, limited spots available.

Tuesdays 12-1 pm June 4, 11, 18, 25 Location: Main Library 26 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana

Tuesdays 4–5 pm February 20, March 19, April 30, May 21 Location: Main Library 26 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana Mondays 11 am–12 pm June 3, 10, 17 Location: Main Library 26 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana

Want more info? Email StudioD@scfta.org to learn more

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JAZZ PIANIST Fred Hersch makes a welcome return to the Jazz Club next month with special guest string quartet ETHEL. Go ahead, make those Fred and Ethel jokes, but this will be an extraordinary performance. Allaboutjazz.com praises Hersch for “the complete ease and mastery with which he integrates the strings into a very tight ensemble concept.”

There is no doubting Hersch’s extraordinary talent. “When it comes to the art of solo piano in jazz, there are two classes of performers: Fred Hersch and everybody else.” He began playing the piano at age 4 and at age 10 was winning national competitions. It’s not easy to break into that world, but Hersch was so good that as soon as he graduated from the New England Conservatory the institution appointed him as a jazz piano instructor. He has been on their jazz studies faculty since 1980, as well as teaching at The Juilliard School and the Manhattan School of Music.

But it was in an altogether accidental way that Hersch found himself a jazz performance career. He was in the audience for a concert led by famed bandleader Art Pepper, who had a hired local pianist to play with the band for that engagement. Unsatisfied with this musician, Pepper fired him on the spot in the middle of the show, and then used the old “Is there a pianist in the house?” line. Hersch bounded up and his career was on its way.

Hersch is not just a soloist with 15 Grammy nominations under his belt. It’s a career that

“Jazz for the 21st century” covers almost everything. He is an influential force who has shaped the course of jazz piano over more than three decades as an improviser, composer, educator, bandleader, collaborator and recording artist.

He plays with a trio and has worked with instrumentalists and vocalists in jazz, classical music, and Broadway. No wonder Hersch is called “an elegant force of musical invention” by the Los Angeles Times, and “a living legend” by the New Yorker. As a composer he has recorded more than 70 of his own works: “Jazz for the 21st century,” says The New York Times.

Grammy-winning ETHEL has played with musicians as disparate as Yo-Yo Ma, the New York Chamber Orchestra, Sheryl Crow, and Roger Daltrey. At the heart of ETHEL is a collaborative spirit. This group performs its own original music as well as that by contemporary composers, championing art and music of today.

“For nearly 18 years… ETHEL has been exploding the boundaries of conventional quartet music by combining its classical training with rock ’n’ roll enthusiasm and musical traditions from around the world,” says the New Orleans Advocate.

The group has performed in the leading concert halls around the world, but also takes inspiration in cross-fertilization and collaboration, working with theater directors and choreographers, as well as ambitious multimedia projects and documentaries.

Few musicians demonstrate the rapidly blurring lines between genres as comprehensively as string quartet ETHEL does,” says Time Out New York.

Hersch titled his 2017 memoir Good Things Happen Slowly. We certainly have had a long wait for Hersch’s return to the Jazz Club. Don’t let it pass you by. Fred and ETHEL will be an extraordinary pairing.

SAMUELI THEATER March 9 | Tickets start at $69

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Arts + Science= an exciting afternoon at the Center JOIN US on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza on Saturday, March 16 from 12:30–3:30 pm for an exciting, FREE day of science and discovery! Sponsored by the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation, the Beckman Arts & Science Family Festival invites innovators of all ages to explore the connections between science and the arts through fun and engaging performances, interactive exhibits, and handson activities along with other festival food and fun!

The festival will feature performances of Bees by Polyglot Theatre of Australia. Bees is a joyful interactive work in which children are welcomed into a world of community, communication, wonder, and imagination.

Explore a buzzing, humming hive of activity as three human-sized bees busy themselves in the creation of a community alongside children who transform into bees as they play. They are immersed in the sounds, shapes and scents of the bee world, from their familiar buzz to honeycomb houses. Bees uses ritual, non-verbal communication and the secret world of bee movement to provide a range of access points for children to participate.

The festival will feature over 20 community partners who will each provide an interactive, hands-on activity that explores various STEAM concepts. Confirmed partners to date:

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Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation Bionerds, Inc Brain Builders STEM Education Bytes and Bots Challenge Island Irvine Child Creativity Lab Columbia Memorial Space Center Discovery Cube Environmental Nature Center Girl Scouts of Orange County Girls IN Focus Irvine Public Schools Foundation Kaiser Permanente Mesa Water Orange County 4-H Orange County Boy Scouts of America Orange County Science and Engineering Fair (OCSEF) Santa Ana Zoo Science Heads Inc. Shared Science

Activities provided by our community partners will include Lego car racing, live animal encounters, a walk-through solar system, robotic soccer, make and take projects including LED creations, magnetic robots and sundial watches, flipbook animation, wind turbines, and so much more! The day will also include mini-train rides, balloon twisters, airbrush tattoos, food trucks and more. Don’t miss a minute of the fun.

JULIANNE AND GEORGE ARGYROS PLAZA March 16 | FREE

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The reinvented Hilbert Museum in Old Towne Orange features a striking, two­ building ensemble offering 26 galleries for rotating exhibitions of the more than 5,000 pieces in the Hilbert Collection. Grand opening displays include oils, watercolors and drawings by California's most acclaimed artists; animation and movie production art; American illustration; Native American arts and more.

Be among the first to explore our reimagined space and the debut of nine new exhibitions when we open in February!

FREE ADMISSION WITH RESERVATION AT HILBERTMUSEUM.ORG Advance reservations required for entry.

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Corporate and Foundation Support Segerstrom Center for the Arts is pleased to thank the following corporations and foundations for providing annual contributions to the Center in support of our artistic and community education programs and our special event and performance sponsorships throughout the year.*

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SPECIAL THANKS Läderach Total Wine & More Viking

ARTS AND BUSINESS LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

Segerstrom Center for the Arts applauds the following business and community leaders who support Segerstrom Center through fundraising, advocacy, and community outreach with a particular emphasis on expanding audiences and developing the next generation of leadership for Segerstrom Center.

Katheryn Baker Jesse D. Bagley Lupe Erwin, Chair Cory Glass Peter Krieger Fiona T. LeCong-Ly Sarah J. McElroy Jill Meznarich

Maurice Murray Tammy Octavio Patrick Strader Yvonne Tsao Jaynine Warner Bill Meehan, Founding Chairman

To learn more about the Center’s corporate and foundation partnership opportunities and the benefits available, please contact CorpSupport@scfta.org or (714) 942-6302. * as of January 8, 2024

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Donors Segerstrom Center for the Arts is enormously grateful for the support from the donors listed on the following pages. Your generosity empowers the Center to provide dynamic performances and artistic education programs for all of Orange County. You allow us to continue our promise to become an inclusive cultural resource for our entire community. Thank you!

CUMULATIVE GIVING Segerstrom Center for the Arts is deeply grateful to the following donors who have provided extraordinary support during their lifetime: $20,000,000 + Julia and George Argyros / Argyros Family Foundation Audrey Steele Burnand* William J. Gillespie* Elizabeth and Henry T.* Segerstrom $10,000,000 + Toby Andrews Anonymous Angels of the Arts Sandy Segerstrom Daniels Mr. and Mrs. David Wayne Grant The Guilds of the Center Richard C. and Virginia A. Hunsaker* Mr. Donald E. and Lacy Moriarty Eugene and Ruth Ann Moriarty* Jean Moriarty* Richard A. and Marilyn Kayla Moriarty Reverend and Mrs. Steven Perry Samueli Foundation Sally E. Segerstrom Jennifer and Anton Segerstrom Hal and Jeanette Segerstrom Family Foundation Ruth Segerstrom* Mr. and Mrs. Theodore W. Segerstrom Mr. Toren H. Segerstrom Veronica P. Segerstrom Mrs. Yvonne Segerstrom* South Coast Plaza Mrs. Richard Steele* Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Williams $5,000,000 + Bank of America / Bank of America Foundation Jane and Jim Driscoll Steve* and Cindy Fry / Fry Family Foundation The James Irvine Foundation Ralph and Eleanor Leatherby Family Foundation General* and Mrs. William Lyon Harry and Grace Steele Foundation Swenson Family Foundation $3,000,000 + The Boeing Company Broadway Across America Freedom Communications, Inc. Michael and Eleanor Gordon Roger and Tracy Kirwan Times Mirror Foundation and Los Angeles Times Rick Muth Family/ORCO Block & Hardscape Dr. Henry Nicholas III Ms. Stacey Nicholas Bill and Pat Podlich Michelle Rohé $2,000,000 + Anonymous Zee M. Allred,* Dean C. Allred, Carol Ann Allred Starr Mrs. D. James Bentley* Benjamin and Carmela Du Edison International The First American Corporation Fluor Corporation / The Fluor Foundation

John and Toni Ginger Mark Chapin Johnson W. M. Keck Foundation Kia Motors America, Inc. Kling Family Foundation Phillip N. and Mary A. Lyons Sharon D. Lund Foundation Mr. and Mrs. George Schreyer Tara and David Troob Jean and Tim Weiss $1,500,000 + Ginger and Tony Allen Mr.* and Mrs. James P. Baldwin The Beall Family Deborah and Larry J. Bridges Eileen J. Cirillo Cox Communications / Cox Media Randy and Sally Crockett Mr. and Mrs. Moti Ferder, Lugano Diamonds Paul F. and Daranne Folino Lawrence and Dolores Higby The Irvine Company Margaret G. and Thomas E. Larkin* Paul and Lilly Merage Mercedes-Benz USA Mrs. Marjorie T. Rawlins* Rutan & Tucker, LLP Spectrum Reach Elizabeth Colyear Vincent* Cecil C. and Kathryn H. Wright* $1,000,000 + Anonymous Howard and Roberta Ahmanson Bette and Wylie Aitken Automobile Club of Southern California Dr. Michael M. and Mrs. Patricia A. Berns Mr. and Mrs. William J. Bettingen* Mr. and Mrs. Grant Bettingen* Marta and Raj Bhathal California Bank & Trust Callero Family Foundation Kevin and Denise Cassin Ellen and Clarence* Conzelman Delta Air Lines Carole and Robert* Follman Leo Freedman Foundation June M. Fry Jackie Glass / Kling Family Foundation Rondell B. and Joyce P. Hanson Nora and Charles Hester* and the Hester Family Foundation George Hoag Family Foundation S.L. and Betty Huang / Huang Family Foundation Kaiser Permanente KJAZZ 88.1 Shanaz and Jack Langson Corey and Leslie Leyton Mrs. Colleen Manchester David and Kathryn Moore Mrs. Mary E. Moore Pam and Jim Muzzy Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. O’Bryan Pacific Life Mr. and Mrs. William Roberts Donna Shannon-O’Bryan Mr. and Mrs. Ron Simon Mr. and Mrs. Douglas H. Smith The Sommerville Trust Georgia Hull Spooner* Diane and David Steffy Dorothy Stillwell* Susan M. and Timothy L. Strader Family The Warner Family Wells Fargo / Wells Fargo Foundation

Mrs. Constance T. Whitney* Carol and Kent Wilken $750,000 + Mary and Richard* Cramer James* and Catherine Emmi Maralou and Jerry* Harrington Dr.* and Mrs. Randall R. McCardle Mrs. Mary M. Muth* Trish and John* O’Donnell Charles and Patricia Poss* Rockwell International Bev and Bob Sandelman Karalyn and Joseph* Schuchert Mr. and Mrs. Peter Owen Shea Janice and Ted Smith The Reinhold Foundation Mr.* and Mrs. Joseph M. Thomas Mr. and Mrs. William Thompson Thomas and Elizabeth Tierney Thomas and Joyce Tucker Family $500,000 + Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Allen The Allergan Foundation Doug and Jaimee Baker Pamela and Al Baldwin Dr. and Mrs. Arnold O. Beckman* Mr.* and Mrs. Benton Bejach Katherine and Howard Bland Cartier Victoria and David Collins Patricia Fredricks-Dolson* Mr. and Mrs. David Emmes II Andy and Joan Fimiano Carol Frobish* Frome Family Foundation Harriett F. Grant* Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Heinz* Valerie and Hans Imhof The Joseph Family JPMorgan Chase & Co. / JPMorgan Chase & Co. Foundation Barbara* and Robert Kleist K-MOZART 105.1 FM Varla E. Newbury Knauss and Curtis A. Knauss KOCE Eve A. Kornyei Classical KUSC Robert D.* and Patricia B. MacDonald Marcia L. Millen, in memory of James and Leath Millen NORDSTROM The Peter Ochs Family Jackie Singer and John Pope Ralphs / Food 4 Less Carlene Rona* Estate of Karen Ann Roos Michael* and Stacy Schlinger H. Michael and Holly Schwartz Nick and Heidi Shahrestany The Shanbrom Family Shea Homes Foundation Justice Sheila Prell Sonenshine (Ret.) and Mr. Ygal Sonenshine Connie and Dr. Peter Spenuzza / Spenuzza Velastegui Family Foundation John* and Elizabeth Stahr Valeant Pharmaceuticals Mrs. Valaree Wahler Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Warmington *in memoriam

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CENTER FUND

The Center Fund provides general operating support on an annual basis for Segestrom Center for the Arts and its programs. We are honored to recognize the following individuals, corporations and foundations for their annual giving as of September 30, 2023. Your generosity makes a difference every day—and we thank you! To learn more about the Center Fund and the benefits of giving, please contact Malika Middlebrooks at MMiddlebrooks@scfta.org or (714) 942-6214. $1,000,000+ Phillip N. and Mary A. Lyons $500,000+ Kevin and Denise Cassin Sandy Segerstrom Daniels $250,000+ Anonymous Julia and George Argyros The Guilds of the Center Mr. and Mrs. Moti Ferder, Lugano Diamonds Mr. and Mrs. Robert Meyer H. Michael and Holly Schwartz Elizabeth and Henry T.* Segerstrom $100,000+ Mr. and Mrs. Robert Best Marta and Raj Bhathal Chipotle Mexican Grill Jane and Jim Driscoll Kling Family Foundation / Jackie Glass Mr. and Mrs. Hans Imhof Ms. Suki McCardle Reverend and Mrs. Steven Perry Michelle Rohé Michael* and Stacy Schlinger Mr. and Mrs. George Schreyer Sally E. Segerstrom Stewart R. Smith and Robin A. Ferracone Connie and Dr. Peter Spenuzza / Spenuzza Velastegui Family Foundation Laura and Tim Vanderhook $50,000+ Anonymous Howard and Roberta Ahmanson Bart and Elizabeth Asner PeopleSpace / Jesse and Amy Bagley Deborah and Larry J. Bridges Randy and Sally Crockett Eileen J. Cirillo David and Molly Pyott Foundation Andy and Joan Fimiano John and Toni Ginger Wendy Hales / Argyros Family Foundation Mr. Reza Jahangiri and Mrs. Kate Levering-Jahangiri Burt and Molly Jolly Roger and Tracy Kirwan KJAZZ 88.1 Karla Kraft and Anderee Berengian Dale Landon and Carole Haes Landon Shanaz and Jack Langson Marcia L. Millen, in memory of James and Leath Millen Rick Muth Family / ORCO Block & Hardscape Chipotle Mexican Grill / Jennifer and Brian Niccol Lana and Walter Parsadayan John and Sherry Phelan Bill and Pat Podlich Mr. and Ms. James P. Previti Estate of Howard G. and Margaret C. Richardson Honorable H. Warren and Janet Siegel Tony and Jessy Smith Steven M. Sorenson, M.D. David and Diane Steffy Susan M. and Timothy L. Strader Family Swenson Family Foundation The Tappan Foundation Tammy and Samuel Tang

Tara and David Jaynine and Dave Warner Carol and Kent Wilken $35,000+ Mr. and Mrs. Eyal Aronoff Katherine and Howard Bland Mary and Richard* Cramer John L. and Carol Curci Frome Family Foundation S.L. and Betty Huang / Huang Family Foundation Nicole and Steve Joseph Harmon and Lea Kong Paul and Bonnie Lubock Mara and Keith Murray Neil and Barbara Phillips Trust Carolyn Zarate-Ramsey and Robert Ramsey The Schreiber Family Wilfred M. and Janet A. Roof Foundation Charlie and Ling Zhang $25,000+ Steven and Herma Brenneis Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence D. Cancellieri City of Hope Bobbi Cox Janet L. Curci Tim and Michelle Dean Benjamin and Carmela Du Ms. Lupe Erwin Allan* and Sandy Fainbarg Angela Friedman Diane and Joyce Froot GOAL Foundation Jenny and Jeff Gross Maralou and Jerry* Harrington Lawrence and Dolores Higby Corey and Leslie Leyton Mr. and Mrs. James V. Mazzo Dr. Allan H. Lifson and James W. Neuman Deborah H. and Jeffrey H. Margolis Haydee and Carlos A.* Mollura Cheryl Hill Oakes Mary Phillipp and David Johnson Ms. K Rabe Carl and Mary Raymond Bev and Bob Sandelman Elizabeth and Justus Schlichting Ronna and Bill Shipman Mrs. Valaree Wahler $15,000+ Elizabeth An and Gordon Clune Pamela and Al Baldwin Tom and Pam Bender Mr. and Mrs. James R. Bergman The Cameron Family Foundation Mary and John Carrington Mr. and Mrs. David W. Chonette Mr. and Mrs. David J. Cline Gail and Jim Daniels Dr. and Mrs. David Eggleston Anthony and Carie Ferry Cliff and Kathy Fleming Carole and Robert* Follman Supervisor Katrina Foley Mr. and Mrs. T. Fukunaga*/ Kay K. Fukunaga The Doug* and Julie Garn Family Michael and Debra Garnreiter Cory Glass The Grosvenor Family Mrs. Vicki Gumm Kim and Scott Harris-Weiner Constance Hsu

Barbara Hiller Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy M. Jones Dr. and Dr. Zeev Kain Ms. MaryLois Kuhn Mr. and Mrs. Bruce W. Kuluris Livingston Family Foundation Douglas (Tad) Lowrey and Gayle Lowrey Robert D.* and Patricia B. MacDonald Mr. and Mrs.* Robert J. Mairena Charles* and Twyla Martin Ms. Diana Martin and Mr. Mark Tomaino Rebecca and Carl McLarand Mr. and Mrs. William F. Meehan Mr. and Mrs. Dean Meiling Lisa and Richard Merage The Louise Merage Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Michael Moorhead Richard A. and Marilyn Kayla Moriarty Pam and Jim Muzzy Dr. Kevin O’Grady and Mrs. Nella Webster Mr. and Mrs. Stephen G. Oswald Patrick E. Paddon and S. Leslie Jewett Mr. John R. Patterson Jan Vitti Rubel Mr. and Dr. Christopher Scott Scott and Leslie Seigel Mr. and Mrs. Bert Selva Mr. and Mrs. Ron Simon Marca and Brian Singer Mr. and Mrs. Evan Slavik The Sommerville Trust John* and Elizabeth Stahr Mindy and Glenn Stearns Sue and Ralph Stern Stephanie and Cory Sukert Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Szyman Donna and Ray Thagard, Jr. Amy and Jeffrey Vieth Stacey and Paul Von Berg $10,000+ Anonymous Ginger and Tony Allen Katheryn Baker The Beall Family The Bish Family Mr. and Mrs.* David C. Brown Kimberly Burge Mr. Sean S. Cao and Ms. Jade Ho Mr. and Mrs. John J. Carvelli Gunnel Cole Mr. Gordon Cowan E. Nakamichi Foundation Robert and LaDorna Eichenberg* Andra Greene Ellingson and Tom Ellingson Mr. and Mrs. David Emmes II Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Estabrooks Ray* and Pat Felbinger Christy and Rich Flanagan Mr. and Mrs. John C. Garrett Drs. Richard Gates and Gail Maitson Gates Ms. Gail Haft Rondell B. and Joyce P. Hanson Ms. Marci Hollander William K. Hood and Gloria L. Hood Fund Mr. Matthew M. Jadali Dr. and Mrs. Gary T. Jenkins Gay and Rob Johnson Marsha and Bill Link Jim and Gale Luce Brad and Becky Lund John and Karen Meston Mr. Maurice Murray and Dr. Jennifer Ballinger Murray Pralle Krotts Family Foundation

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RT Specialty Melinda and Steven Sanders Trish and Steve Scarborough David and Orva Schramm Shorebreak Foundation, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Dean Spanos Dr. and Mrs. Charles Steinmann The Suire Family In memory of Barbara Steele Williams* $5,000+ Anonymous Mr.* and Mrs. Howard Abel Michael Dreyer and Hannah An Dr. and Mrs. Cyrus Arman Dr. Fernando H. Austin Sally Bender Barbara and Alex Bowie Sylvia Burnett Cal Tech Associates Dr. and Mrs. Shigeru Chino Mr. Jon E. Cobain Mr. William Gordon and Dr. Susan M. Condrey Leah DeCono Donna L. Kendall Foundation William and Cheryl Doyle Michael Dreyer Ms. Laurie Duncan Terry and Jeffrey Edwards Susan and Robert Ehrlich Shari and Harry Esayian Dottie and Bill Feeney Floriani Family Lynn and Douglas K. Freeman Howard Gleicher / Damon Chen Ms. Mary Gilly Graham Marlene and Sam* Hamontree Karen Hardin-Swickard Ms. Kerry L. Hedley David L. Horowitz Family

Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Jaffee Donna Janes Diane and Harry Johnson Janice M. and Roger* W. Johnson Teri Kennady Mr. and Mrs. Reynold Kern Varla E. Newbury Knauss and Curtis A. Knauss Eve A. Kornyei Peter C. and Bonnie S.* Kremer Ms. Fiona LeCong-Ly and Dr. Vietnam Ly Dr. and Mrs. Milton Legome Linda I. Smith Foundation M. Y. Family Fund Patricia Ann and Robert M. Marshall Mr. and Mrs. Dean Matheson Robert* and Marilyn McCorkle Sarah McElroy Susan Mears Ms. Olga Megdal Sylvia D. Michler Harvey and Leslie Moore Mr. Donald E. and Lacy Moriarty Scott and Jasmine Morielli Bob and Christie Narver Tamara Octavio Evelyn and Pete Parrella Perfect Parts Corp.

Yvette Pergola Randall* and Cecilia Presley Joel and Lilya Reiss Georgia and Robert Roth Kathryn Rousek Smith Dr. J. Ruggio Paul and Mary Sackman Ms. Irma O. Sands SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Claudette Shaw Mary Shebell and Merle McCormick Mr. Steve Sherline Richard and Patricia Shinto

Nancy and Geoffrey Stack Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Stein Jerry Sutton and Doniel Sutton Peter and Mary Tennyson Mr. and Mrs. R. David Threshie, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Ugalde Mr. and Mrs. Laurence M. Watson Dr. Christina Wainwright and Mr. Shep Wainwright Mr. Matt Wilken Mr. Paul Wolfe Darren and Christina Xanthos Mr. and Mrs. Allen Yourman $2,500+ Anonymous (2) Laurie and Jonathan Abelove Bette and Wylie Aitken Ms. Kathy R. Akashi James and Elaine Alexiou Mr.* and Mrs. Byron Allumbaugh Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Anderson Ms. Donna Anderson and Mr. Ronald Willut Mr. Paul Anderson and Ms. Jessica Parris Dr. Chris Apodaca Lisa Argyros / Argyros Family Foundation Stephanie Argyros / Argyros Family Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Leslie A. Bain Ms. Diane Bangar Sharon Barrett Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Bein Mr.* and Mrs. Dror J. Benjamin Mr. and Mrs. Joel Benkie Barbara J. Benson Toni and Steven Berlinger Dr.* and Mrs. John R. Betson Mark and Marilyn Bleak Bonnie Bock, M.D. Mrs. Kimberly and Dr. Stephen Bowen

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Donors Bill and Judy Brady Mrs. Frances Buchanan Charlie and Margie Bunten Cheryl Carlson Cartier Marty Chao and Jean Chung Mrs. Stella Mae Charton Mr. Theodore Chen Ms. Sandra Chiles Lori and Harper Chozen Mr. Otis Cliatt II Ronna and Donald Coe David and Victoria Collins Corkett/Myers Families Michael and Anne Crawford Mr. and Mrs. John Cunningham Noël Davis Dr. and Mr. Natasha Debons Gregg Denicola, M.D. Mrs. Sandra DiSario Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Duncan Jr. Mr. and Mrs. W. James Edwards III Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Eng Mr. and Mrs. Donald P. Evarts Ashley and Zach Fischer Dr. and Mrs. Gordon R. Fishman Christine Flowers Ms. Gwen Forquer Mr. and Mrs. Raymond J. Francis Mrs. Iris Frankel Steve* and Cindy Fry / Fry Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. William Gaffney Mike and Sharon Galassi Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher Michael and Eleanor Gordon Mr. and Mrs. Larry Gorum Sharon and John Gregg Ms. Viktoriya Gryb Mr. and Mrs. Brian Hale Pat and Gene Hancock Bruce and Eileen Harrigan Bill* and Harriet Harris Mr. and Mrs. Terry Hartshorn and Family Angela Sue Helin Gavin and Ninetta Herbert Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Himes Mr. Dai Hoang Mr. and Mrs. Barry G. Hon Mark and Kristine Howlett Ms. Victoria Hutton Mark Ike Jackson Tidus Dr. Douglas and Sandra Jackson Tom Jenkins Ms. Cynthia L. Jennings John A. Neu Insurance Services, A Division of Arroyo Jessica and James Johnson Don and Soogie Kang Randy and Linda Kearns Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Keith Jennifer Keller Mr. and Mrs. Barry Konier Dr. Elliott Kornhauser Mr. Peter Krieger Tricia Krishna Mrs. Deborah A. Lake Dr.* and Mrs. Paul K. Lam Latham & Watkins Kevin and Doris Lee Ms. Michelle Lee Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Edward LeVasseur, Jr. Jaye Ruth Levy Jeanne Lewand Pamela Lewin Mark and Felicia LeWinter Mr. and Mrs. Randall W. Lewis Paula Lingelbach Mr. and Mrs. Brent Lynn In memory of Victorio Adan Maestas Dr. and Mrs. William Manclark

Mr. and Mrs. Don W. Martens Brian and Michele Maryott Mr. and Mrs. William K. Mawhorter George and Sarah McDaniel Dr. Max Alavi and Dr. Homeria Mehrabian Mr. and Ms. John Melbon Mr. and Mrs. David J. Melilli Suzanne and James Robb Mellor Mr. and Mrs. Peter T. Meltzer Michelle Merage Paul and Lilly Merage Kathy Michel Thomas and Deanna Mitro Mr. and Mrs. Mitch Moeller Moises Montoya Tom and Naomi Moon Ms. Jerra L. Morris Evonne Morton Mr. and Mrs. David Murray Ms. Sheri Nazaroff In memory of Mr. Robert T. Newell Chien and Linh Nguyen Julia Nguyen-Kim The Minoru Nitta Family The Peter Ochs Family Trish and John* O’Donnell Annette and Joseph Oltmans II Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Packard Maryam Parman Mr. and Mrs. William O. Passo Mr. Keith A. Pelan Ms. Katrina L. Pelto Pharris Group Mr. Willard Pierce Pirzadeh & Associates, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Richard Pitts Patricia Price and Craig Behrens Mr. and Mrs. Gary Primm Mr. and Mrs. Charles Proctor Marcia Kay and Ron Radelet Walter and Renate Rados John Rallis and Mary Lynn Bergman-Rallis Suzanne C. and Jim H. Reinhardt Joan Riach Gayner Marilyn Hester Robbins and William H. Robbins Mr. and Mrs. Loren Rojek Dr. Judy Fluor Runels, in memory of Gregory Osborne Lisa Rutherford Ms. Janet Sanders Sandy and Harriet Sandhu Ms. Suzanne Schaumburg Ms. Pamela M. Schmider Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Schneider Joan and Alan Sellers Roger and Phyllis Shafer Lance and Deborah Slimmer Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Soderling Justice Sheila Prell Sonenshine (Ret.) and Mr. Ygal Sonenshine Lena Sparks Mr. and Mrs. Morris Stark Dr. and Mrs. Barry D. Steele Lisa and Wayne Stelmar Carol Lipp Strauss Ruth E. Sully Mr. Lee R. Sutherland Mr. and Mrs. Dennis J. Sweeney Thomas and Elizabeth Tierney Dr. David L. Tsoong and Dr. Betty K. Tu Thomas and Joyce Tucker Family Ann Van Ausdeln S. Vander Wal and S. Vincent Ms. Isabelle Villaseñor Megan and John Waldeck Mr. Jeff Walden Geofrey Wickett and Normand Lessard S. Gayle Widyolar, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Williams Mr. and Mrs. Paul Witt Hal and Cheri Wright

Paul and Cheryl Wyrick Mr. and Mrs. Dean J. Zipser $1,500+ Ms. Janine Adesko Mr. and Mrs. Enrico Arvielo Dr. Thomas Bailey Baker Family Trust Paul Barkopoulos Mrs. Jennifer Berg John and Kathy Besnard The Beverly & Albert Zacky Family Foundation Ms. Donna S. Bianchi Phil and Judy Binder Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Brandes Ms. Karly Brown Nancy N. Burnett Mr. and Mrs. John C. Callard Ms. Donna F. Calvert Jean Campbell Luisa Cano Richard and Paula Castanon Chadwick Family Dr. and Mrs. Gerald L. Chapman Ms. Shari Cipolla Ms. Sharon A. Cleaver Robert and Diana Clemmer Ms. Mary Coates Mr. and Mrs. Larry K. Dart Roger and Marjorie Davisson Jeannie Denholm Dr. Daniel P. Dennies Jane Draganza Ms. Jill Dulich Jerry and Kathy Dunlap Frances L. Dye Lynda Tryon Einstein Karen Ellis and Sandra Hartness Enterprise Holdings Ms. Kaaryn File Mrs. Cristy Fischbeck Kirby G. and Eilene C. Fletcher Janet Ford Marte* and Jack Ganoung Greg Gates Margaret Gates Mr. Gary Goldsworthy Gerrie Goodreau Mathew Gunnemann Mr. Chad Hainley April and Gene Hartline Vicki and David Hatfield Mr. Frank T. Henry Mr. and Mrs. Jose F. Herrera Gary* and Sara, Frank and Brad Hinman Toni Hoyt Mr. Darrel Huntington Buzz* and Joan Jackson Kristin Jackson Laurie Jacobs Russell Jeffrey Dolores and Mike Johnson Kenneth L. and Marilyn C. Jones Ms. Gladys Kares Dr. Burton L. Karson In memory of Ruth L. Kirchen Mr. and Mrs. James Knapp Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Knoth Jamie Krakowski Margarita Kruse Ira and Riki Kucheck Mr. Robert Kulpa and Ms. Linda S. Pabian Dr. and Mrs. KiHong Kwon Ms. Susan Ladenes Mr. Jesse W. Laney Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Lester Robert* and Janet Lind Mr. Brian Lindley and Mrs. Maile Busby-Lindley Ms. Karen Linton Richard and Jacqueline Lombardi

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Gelfer-Mundl, photo by Ethan Gulley

Ieremia Black Grace, photo by Neil

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Los Angeles Ballet. Dancer Aviva

Syncopated Ladies, photo by Joey Kennedy

Join the Laguna Dance Festival for three nights of dance from New Zealand and Los Angeles at the Laguna Playhouse.

Purchase tickets and view detailed festival schedule at lagunadancefestival.org

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Donors Ms. Margaret M. Lord Mrs. Colleen Manchester Mrs. Lisa Matranga Larry and Dru Maurer Brandon and Melissa Mazzacavallo Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Molina Scott and Susan Moore Debi Murray Mrs. Nancy Naeve Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Naeve Dr. Abdel Salam M. Niazy Mr. and Mrs. Don M. Norman Ms. Dawn O’Rourke Jae Pak Raj Patel Ms. Pamela S. Pedego Ms. Barbara Perez Beverly and Jim Peters Ms. Diane Peterson Michelle A. Reinglass Mr. Rick Reischman Ronna and Marshall Rown, M.D. Ms. Lori Rudin Dolores Schiffert Ms. Denise Schuler Mr. and Mrs. Theodore W. Segerstrom Anita Seiveley and Jim Collins Emmanuel Sharef Linda and Ed Sherman Mrs. Ingrid R. Shutkin Dr. Burton H. Smith Stephen E. Smith and Kathy Coyle Smith Ms. Kim Smith Barbara E. Sorenson Rob and Joan Stratton Susan and Richard Stuelke Marilyn and Thomas C. Sutton Ms. Heidi Thelander Mr. and Mrs. Victor Tsao Ambassador and Mrs. Gaddi H. Vasquez Fritzie Walker Shanna White $1,000+ Anonymous (2) Jeannie Adams Sharon G. Adams Ms. Janis Agopian Mr. and Mrs. Alan Airth Sharon and Jerry Algeo Mr. and Mrs. Stanley P. Angermeir Carol and Jerry Aspland Ms. Barbara D. Baranski Mr. Robert T. Barnum and Ms. Ying Liu Ms. Billie K. Baron Ms. Barbara Becker Dorothy and Donald* Bendetti Dr. Michael M. and Mrs. Patricia A. Berns Berwood Management, Inc. Blue Violet Networks Dr. Elizabeth Bridges Paul and Rose Briscoe Jim and Wendy Brooks Linda and Denny Campbell Mr. and Mrs. John L. Cashion Ms. Bertha Cerda Michelle Colburn Kevin and Lisa Corrigan Mr. Brian Cotter and Ms. Karen Marley Greg and Donna Crandall Charles Cundiff Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Currie Mary E. Dalessi Mr. William G. Daly Dr. Robert F. and Julie A. Davey Pieter and Keren de Zwart Jerry and Mary DeBar Ken and Peggy DeShan Richard and Lisa Doebler Joan M. Donahue Ellen Dupuy Alexander Eliseev Cyndee Ely

Jean-Claude and Dina Falmagne Ms. Epifania Fernandez Ms. Roberta Feuerstein Mr. Michael Field Elizabeth and John Fleming Mr. and Mrs. J. Robert Fluor III Mrs. and Mr. Carmela Fogliani Dr. and Mrs. Francis Foo James and Martha Freeman Dr. Robert Furman Ms. Yolanda Galloway Mary and Dennis Ghan Mr. James C. Gianulias Susan Glass Lawrence and Sharlene Goodman Mr. Donald Gormly Dina L. Gray Gary and Linda Greene Mr. and Mrs. David Hale Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hinkle Hoelscher-Bell-Elliott Foundation Peter and Susan Holliday Victoria Hsiung Mr. and Mrs. James Hsu Hing and Doris Hung Dr. Jerome and Lynne Jones Lynn L. Kambe Bill and Judy Kelley Mr. and Mrs. Van R. Kelsey III Dr. and Ms. Michael T. Kleinman Mrs. Jeanette Kleist Mrs. Debra Kornswiet-Shandling and Dr. Adrian Shandling Richard and Lynne Kramer Bill and Mona Kratzert Tamara and Jon Krause Mr. and Mrs. Robert Krause Betty Jane Lang Hilary Lemansky Patricia Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Sam Liao Dr. Carolyn C. Light Christopher and Mary Lubner In Memory of Ed Lynch Kay and John Maglica Dave and Diana Margileth P. Dennis Mattson and Melinda K. Harris Mr. Thomas E. McKnight Dr. Cynthia J. McMullin Cornelius John Meagher Pamela Michael Mr. Corey Moore Priscella J. Moore Linda Myers Irene and Bonnie Nickle Mr. and Mrs. Merlin J. Norton David and Christine Otaguro William and Linda Owen Sandra and Dan Perlmutter Ms. Joyce Perrone Dr. Ronald O. and Donna J. Phelps Johni Pittenger Mrs. Kristin Pokrass Mark Prendergast Mr. Paul Proulx Mr. Michael Reimer Laurie and Richard M.* Rodnick Marjorie Morris Rosales Don Rubin John Sandberg Ms. Barbara L. Sentell Mitch and Shelley Shatzen Ms. Virginia D. Silverman Dr. and Mrs. Henry Sobel Karyn and Bill Spear N. Vicky Staub Ronald and June Stein Corinne Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Stirrat Mandi Strelow Burch David and Jill Susson Mr.* and Mrs. Arthur E. Svendsen Michael and Suzanne Tague

Elizabeth Tarbuck Kristin Taylor Mr. Christopher Trela Ms. Alveris B. Van Fleet-Corson Ira and Debbie Victer Henry and Sally Viets Hannah Vu In Memory of Robert D. Walters Marilyn and Steve Weber Mr. and Mrs. Gary Weisenberg Ms. Lorraine Welty Ms. Bonne L. Wheeler D and G Winzey Howard and Sumi Yata *in memoriam ENDOWMENT Segerstrom Center for the Arts thanks the following donors who have generously provided support to the Center’s Endowment Funds. Gifts to the Endowment provide financial support for our artistic and education programs every year. Funds exist in perpetuity as investments whose earnings make the arts accessible for future generations. $1,000,000 + Audrey Steele Burnand* Estate of Edra E. Brophy / William J. Gillespie Foundation Nora and Charles Hester* and the Hester Family Foundation W. M. Keck Foundation Barbara Steele Williams Fund Mr. and Mrs. Richard Steele* Harry and Grace Steele Foundation Swenson Family Foundation The James Irvine Foundation The Segerstrom Foundation $500,000 + Dr. Michael M. and Mrs. Patricia A. Berns Fluor Corporation The Fluor Foundation Carol Frobish* Times Mirror Foundation and Los Angeles Times Rockwell Estate of Karen Ann Roos Mrs. Constance T. Whitney* $250,000 + Bank of America Nancy Marie Biram* The First American Corporation Patricia Fredricks-Dolson Edison International Isidore C. and Penny W.* Myers $100,000 + Daniel C.* and Janet S. Bonbright and Sons Estate of Ford A. and Wilma J. Dickerhoff Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Engman Helen B. Fait Elizabeth E. Fleming* William Randolph Hearst Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Heinz Richard C. and Virginia A. Hunsaker* Peter G. and Mary M. Muth* and Family Estate of Michael D. and Lorraine C. Nadler Nestle USA, Inc. The Orange County Register Mr. and Mrs. Douglas H. Smith Ronald E. Soderling Virginia Valentine Nancy B. Veitch and Chris and Irene Veitch Estate of Jane D. Zimmerman Dr. and Mrs. David E. Zinke, Brandon, Heidi & Benjamin

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Donors $50,000 + The Birtcher Family Founders Plus Evelyn and Richard Francuz Sonia and Earle Ike Barbara Hiller Johnson Mark Chapin Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Macklin Palley-Needelman Asset Management Dr. and Mrs. James E. Pierog, Jessica and Margaux Ralphs / Food 4 Less Estate of Howard G. and Margaret C. Richardson Mr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Salyer Al and Susan Shankle Mr. Stewart R. Smith Ms. Anita Sparrow* Wells Fargo In memory of Barbara Steele Williams $25,000 + The Beall Family Victor H. Boyd Dr. and Mrs. Darrell J. Burnett Chris and Lee Ann Canaday The Carl and Patricia Neisser Family Trust Dr. and Mrs. Shigeru Chino David and Victoria Collins, Jennifer, Nicole and David Bjorn and Gloria Dahlberg and Family Ruth Ding, in memory of Thomas and Mary Lee James* and Catherine Emmi Dr. Dennis R. Fratt The Baker Frenzel Family Mr.* and Mrs. H. F. Hamann Nat S. and April D. Harty Las Campanas of Orange County Mr. and Mrs. Christopher B. Lucas Charles W. and Candace J. McBrayer Dr. and Mrs. Seymour J. Melnik Dr. and Mrs. Richard P. Mungo Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Nelson Joseph and Mary Norton Family Mr. and Mrs. Bradford Harold Miller* O’Neil Moving Systems, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Anthony H. Osterkamp Jr. Nicholas S. Patin Stanley R. Robb Family In honor of Mary Isabelle Sandberg Robert J. Searles In memory of Renée Segerstrom Dr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Shaver and Family Thomas and Joyce Tucker Family In memory of Faye Wilkinson Dr. and Mrs. Douglas A. Wilson $10,000 + Mrs. Donald V. Bassler The William A. Baxter Family George and Jacqueline Birdsong Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Birtcher Mr. and Mrs. Peter F. Bowie Susan Boyd Mr. Lawrence H. Butler Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Callahan The Clubhouse Con Gusto Chapter of The Guilds of the Center Mr. and Mrs. Edmond M. Connor Mr. and Mrs. Warren C. Dean, Jr. Ms. Julie Brinkerhof Edwards Mr. Aaron Egigian Alan* and Sandy Fainbarg Family John and Carolyn Garrett Mr. and Mrs. Gerald H. McQuarrie GoodSmith & Co., Inc. William K. and Maxine Gresswell* Dr. and Mrs. G. Stanley Hall Gayford and Mary Hinton Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Hoshaw

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Anonymous Edna and Julio Aljure Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Allen Bart and Elizabeth Asner Doug and Jaimee Baker Mr. and Mrs. Richard Barnett John and Betty Barr Dorothy and Donald* Bendetti Dr. Michael M. and Mrs. Patricia A. Berns Katherine and Howard Bland Roberta Bouillon Trust Barbara and Alex Bowie Mr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Brown Jr. Charles “Chip” Caldwell Dr.* and Mrs. James H. Casey Eileen J. Cirillo Trust Elizabeth and David* Cole David and Victoria Collins, Jennifer, Nicole and David John and Jennifer Condas Randy and Sally Crockett Mr. and Mrs. William K. Davis Mr. Joe DiCorpo and Ms. Mia MacDougall Annette Doreng-Sterns Mary Jane McArthur Edalatpour and Nasrola Edalatpour Mr. and Mrs. David Emmes II Shari and Harry Esayian Mr. Harold W. Faber

Ms. Linda S. Ford Dr. Dennis R. Fratt Mrs. Sandra M. French Mr. and Mrs. T. Fukunaga* / Kay K. Fukunaga John and Carolyn Garrett Jackie Glass Jean and Fred* Hamann Mr. and Mrs. Thomas T. Hammond Howard and Carol Hay Mr.* and Mrs. James Ford Helfrich Lawrence and Dolores Higby Higgins Family Trust David L. Horowitz Family Mark and Kristine Howlett S.L. and Betty Huang / Huang Family Foundation Traute Huycke Ken Jillson and Al Roberts* Varla E. Newbury Knauss and Curtis A. Knauss Mr. Gary A. Kreitz and Ms. Joyce Singman Elizabeth Kurila and Michael Mindlin Dale Landon and Carole Haes Landon Richard and Gerrie Leeds Michael and Lee Ann Litterst General* and Mrs. William Lyon Phillip N. and Mary A. Lyons James, Charlene and Katherine MacDonald Robert D.* and Patricia B. MacDonald The McLarand Family Trust Mr. Robin B. Miner Ethan Morgan Dr. and Mrs. Richard P. Mungo Rick Muth Thomas H. and Marilyn* Nielsen Cheryl Hill Oakes O’Neil Moving Systems, Inc. / Carolyn O’Neill Mrs. Charlotte R. Paluzzi Lenore and Carl Pearlston Mark and Carol Perry Jeffrey A. Punim, M.D. Mr. Burton Reis David* and Linda Roberson Family Ted and Jean Robinson and Family Mr. Richard K. Rosenberg Dr. Judy Fluor Runels, in memory of Gregory Osborne Bev and Bob Sandelman Mr. and Mrs. Jack Schoellerman Mr. and Mrs. George Schreyer Dr. James B.* and Muriel A. Sheets and Dr. Cherilyn G. Sheets Jackie Singer and John Pope In Memory of Allen O. Smith Steven M. Sorenson, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Sparks David and Diane Steffy Richard R. and Phoebe Stenton Dr. Arthur Strick Tammy and Samuel Tang Ms. Nancy B. Tepper Don L. Thompson Thomas and Joyce Tucker Family Ms. Lucia Van Ruiten Christopher O. Veitch Stacey and Paul Von Berg Mrs. Valaree Wahler Ms. Jill H. Watkins Kent J. and Carol L. Wilken Family Dr. David and Audrey Zinke, Brandon, Heidi and Benjamin *in memoriam

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