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CONTENTS Calendar......................................................................... 8 History............................................................................ 9 A Message from the President & CEO...............13 A Message from the Board Chair.........................15 4U: A Symphonic Celebration of Prince......... 17 Itzhak Perlman......................................................... 21 Lost 80’s Live............................................................. 25 Michael McDonald.................................................. 29 Brooklyn Paramount Reunion Jubilee of Stars......................................................... 33 Darci Lynne and Friends Live.............................. 39 Alan Cumming.......................................................... 43 Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood.................. 47 Lord of the Dance.................................................... 51 Gifts to State Theatre New Jersey................... 56 General Information.............................................. 62 Board of Trustees & Staff..................................... 63 Sightings at The State............................................ 70
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Lord of the Dance —10/9
SEPTEMBER 2018 6 Thu 8pm 15 Sat 10am 12pm & 2pm* 16 Sun 3pm 8pm 20 Thu 8pm 21 Fri 7pm 22 Sat 3pm 23 Sun 8pm 29 Sat
4U: A Symphonic Celebration of Prince Milk & Cookies: Jazz-A-Ma-Tazz *2pm performance is an Autism-Friendly Relaxed Performance Itzhak Perlman Classical Season Celebration Lost 80’s Live Michael McDonald Brooklyn Paramount Reunion Jubilee of Stars Darci Lynne and Friends Live Alan Cumming—Legal Immigrant
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OCTOBER 2018 4 Thu 8pm 10am 6 Sat & 12pm 9 Tue 8pm 8pm 11 Thu 8pm 12 Fri 8pm 20 Sat 2pm 21 Sun 11pm 26 Fri 8pm 30 Tue
Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood: Scared Scriptless Milk & Cookies: Bandits on the Run
Diana Krall — 10/12
Lord of the Dance—Dangerous Games Ballet Hispánico Diana Krall Turn Up The Quiet World Tour 2018 Don Felder—Formerly of the Eagles The Magic of Bill Blagg Live! The Rocky Horror Picture Show Aida Cuevas—Totalmente Juan Gabriel Aida Cuevas — 10/30
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Ringo Starr at the State Theatre — 2015 Photo by Jeffrey Auger
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Tony Bennett at the State Theatre — 2018
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STAR POWER AT THE STATE The long and colorful story of State Theatre New Jersey begins at the dawn of the roaring 20s... “On Monday afternoon at two-thirty I will have both the honor and pleasure of presenting to the citizens of the City of New Brunswick and surrounding territory what I consider the finest theatre in the State.” So declared theater manager Walter Reade in an announcement in the Daily Home News of December 20, 1921, as he proudly launched the State Theatre into the cultural life of central New Jersey.
A HISTORY
Since that day the roster of performers that have graced the State Theatre’s stage reads like a “Who’s Who” of the entertainment industry. In the early years, stars included actor Bela Lugosi, best known for his role as Count Dracula; comedian and Grand Ole Opry regular Minnie Pearl; legendary Hollywood hero Gary Cooper; and actress Barbara Stanwyck, a favorite of director Cecil B. DeMille. Other prominent artists during this time included the multi-talented comedian and actor, Bob Hope; renowned opera singer Helen Traubel; and famed magician of the 20th century, The Great Blackstone. From the 1940s to the 1960s, the State Theatre continued to present a mix of movie screenings and live performances including rock and roll star Chubby Checker. And for a brief time in the late 1950s the State Theatre was owned by Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz when the couple’s company Desilu Productions acquired RKO and its venues, which included the State Theatre. Reopening as a performing arts center in 1988, the list of stars has continued to grow. George Carlin taped an HBO special, Pat Metheny shot a VH1 video, and Benny Carter won a a Grammy® for a live album—all recorded at the State Theatre. Other artists include Ray Charles, Ringo Starr, Loretta Lynn, Maya Angelou, Bruce Springstreen, Gregory Hines, Johnny Cash, Tony Bennett, Carol Burnett, Tito Puente, Harry Connick Jr., Rita Moreno, and Aretha Franklin. For more on the State Theatre’s history visit: STNJ.org/history 9
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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT & CEO
Dear Friends, I am so happy that you are here to join us for our 2018-19 season! As the State Theatre’s new President & CEO, I am extremely honored to join the passionate and committed staff and Board of Directors of State Theatre New Jersey. The State Theatre is a magnificent non-profit performing arts center and the opportunity to build on its historic vibrancy and relevance makes this a truly exciting time to be part of this wonderful institution. Looking ahead, we have some great shows in store for you this season, including a fantastic Broadway line-up featuring Something Rotten! and Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The King and I; and a captivating dance series with the renowned Parsons Dance company, Ballet Hispánico, and the innovative Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company in their State Theatre debut. This season also features a superb roster of comedy, concerts, and family events including Whoopi Goldberg, Brian Wilson, the Boston Pops, Renée Fleming, Cirque Dreams Holidaze, Lord of the Dance, and America’s favorite zookeeper Jack Hanna.
Something Rotten! — 11/2-3
Savion Glover — 2/7
I look forward to these many events and to working with the dedicated staff, board, and partners across the state to help further the State Theatre’s mission of serving New Jersey’s diverse population as a vibrant performing arts center in the cultural heart of New Brunswick. Sincerely, Sarah K. Chaplin President & CEO
Renée Fleming — 2/27
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A MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD CHAIR
Dear Friends, Welcome to the historic State Theatre! It is a very important time in our history as we welcome our new President & CEO Sarah K. Chaplin. A 22-year veteran of arts administration and leadership, Sarah comes to the State Theatre from The National Theatre Corporation in Washington, DC, where she served as the Executive Director. Prior to her time at The National Theatre Corporation, Sarah worked for SMG, a national venue management company. At SMG she served as General Manager for The National Theatre in Washington, DC; Facility Director for the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts in Jacksonville, Florida; and Theater Director for Peery’s Egyptian Theater in Ogden, Utah. A Utah native, Sarah received a Bachelor of Science in Theatre Arts from Weber State University and a Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Management from Yale University, School of Drama. Sarah has a true passion for the arts and with her dedication and proven record as an arts manager, she is an exemplary leader to help guide the State Theatre into this exciting new chapter. On behalf of the State Theatre New Jersey Board and staff, please join me in welcoming Sarah! Sincerely,
Scott Fergang Chair of the Board of Trustees
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4U:
A SYMPHONIC CELEBRATION OF PRINCE THU, SEPTEMBER 6, 2019 AT 8PM
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4U: A SYMPHONIC CELEBRATION OF PRINCE
ABOUT THE SHOW April 21, 2016 will live in infamy as the day we lost a genius, an icon, a legend. Prince is widely regarded as one of the best musicians ever to live, and one of the greatest showmen of all time. His music makes up the soundtracks of our lives—from the parties of our youth to our weddings; and we share his music with our children who repeat the cycle. Great music lives on forever, and, it’s with this in mind that we introduce 4U: A Symphonic Celebration of Prince. The first and only estate-approved Prince celebration, 4U will present the music of Prince like never before, with a full symphony orchestra. Throughout the course of the evening Prince’s extensive musical catalog will be represented. We’ll hear his greatest hits as well as some of his lesser known gems in this musical celebration. Questlove, an avid Prince fan, has helped curate the music and arrangements that will be played by the symphony.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS NISAN STEWART, Music Director and Musician Discography Nisan Stewart is a musician, born and raised in Inglewood California. He has been operating professionally in the music industry as a Music Director, producer, song writer, and musician for many years. His first professional hiring as a musician was by former MCA Records A&R executive Randy
Jackson, with Puff Johnson. Shortly after that Stewart connected with Grammy Award®winning super producer, Timbaland. From that point he began his song-writing and producing career. He has been nominated for a Grammy®, received ASCAP awards, and many others. His producing and writing credits include artists such as Beyonce’, Nelly Furtado, Missy Elliott, Janet Jackson, P. Diddy, MaryMary, Busta Rhymes, Patti LaBelle, and many more. Throughout his producing career, Stewart maintained his love for the stage and live performances. He has a love for developing the live performances from beginning to end. Stewart currently is the drummer for the hit TV show Dancing With The Stars. Some of his recent TV credits also include the 2013 Emmys, house band for the MTV Awards, BET Awards house band for the last six years, and BET Comic View’s One Mic Stand featuring Kevin Hart. He has been the Music Director and/or touring drummer for Jay Z, P. Diddy, Beyonce, TGT, Patti LaBelle, El DeBarge, Jessie J, NAS, Chris Brown, Jessie McCartney, Busta Rhymes, Leona Lewis, Tweet, 50 Cent, Marcus Miller, Flo-Rida, T.I., The Dream, Lady Gaga, etc. He currently is the Music Director for Jamie Foxx, Nelly, Brandy, Tamar Braxton, and Nicole Sherzinger. He continues to push the artists’ creative buttons to make their songs and performances come to life through live music!
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ITZHAK PERLMAN, VIOLIN ROHAN DE SILVA, PIANO SUN, SEPTEMBER 16, 2018 AT 3PM LECLAIR Sonata for Violin and Piano in D Major, Op. 9, No. 3 (1697-1764) Adagio molto maestoso Allegro Sarabanda – Largo Tambourin – Allegro vivace FRANCK Sonata for Violin and Piano in A Major (1872–1890) Allegretto ben moderato Allegro Recitativo-Fantasia: Ben moderato Allegretto poco mosso —INTERMISSION— STRAVINSKY/ Suite Italienne for Violin and Piano DUSHKIN ARR. Introduzione: Allegro moderato (1882-1971) Serenata: Larghetto Tarantella: Vivace Gavotta con due Variazioni Scherzino Minuetto e Finale: Moderato ADDITIONAL WORKS TO BE ANNOUNCED FROM THE STAGE. Mr. Perlman’s recordings can be found on the Deutsche Grammophon, Decca, Warner/EMI Classics, Sony Classical, and Telarc labels For more information on Itzhak Perlman, visit www.itzhakperlman.com Management for Itzhak Perlman: Primo Artists, New York, NY www.primoartists.com
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ITZHAK PERLMAN
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
as a cultural icon and household name in classical music.
ITZHAK PERLMAN Undeniably the reigning virtuoso of the violin, Itzhak Perlman enjoys superstar status rarely afforded a classical musician. Beloved for his charm and humanity as well as his talent, he is treasured by audiences throughout the world who respond not only to his remarkable artistry, but also to his irrepressible joy for making music.
Perlman’s recordings have garnered 16 Grammy Awards® and regularly appear on the best-seller charts. In 2008, Perlman was honored with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award® for excellence in the recording arts. A major presence in the performing arts on television, Perlman has been honored with four Emmy Awards®, most recently for the PBS documentary Fiddling for the Future, a film about Perlman’s work as a teacher and conductor for the Perlman Music Program. His third Emmy Award® recognized his dedication to klezmer music, as profiled in the 1995 PBS television special In the Fiddler’s House, which was filmed in Poland and featured him performing with four of the world’s finest klezmer bands.
Born in Israel in 1945, Perlman completed his initial training at the Academy of Music in Tel Aviv. An early recipient of an AmericaIsrael Cultural Foundation scholarship, he came to New York and soon was propelled to national recognition with an appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1958. Since then, he has made numerous appearances on The Late Show with David Letterman, Sesame Street, The Frugal Gourmet, and The Tonight Show. Following his studies at the Juilliard School with Ivan Galamian and Dorothy DeLay, he won the prestigious Leventritt Competition in 1964, which led to a burgeoning worldwide career. Perlman has established himself
During the 78th Annual Academy Awards® in 2006, he performed a live medley from the five film scores nominated in the category of Best Original Score for a worldwide audience in the hundreds of millions. One of Perlman’s proudest achievements is his collaboration with film composer John Williams in Steven
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Spielberg’s Academy Award®-winning film Schindler’s List, in which he performed the violin solos. He can also be heard as the violin soloist on the soundtrack of Zhang Yimou’s film Hero (music by Tan Dun) and Rob Marshall’s Memoirs of a Geisha (music by John Williams). Currently, he makes appearances with his longtime collaborator, Rohan De Silva, in recitals across North America. ROHAN DE SILVA Rohan De Silva began his piano studies with his mother, the late Primrose De Silva, and with the late Mary Billimoria. He spent six years at the Royal Academy of Music in London as a student of Hamish Milne, Sydney Griller, and Wilfred Parry. While in London, he received many awards including the Grover Bennett Scholarship, the Christian Carpenter Prize, the Martin Music Scholarship, the Harold Craxton Award for advanced study in England, and, upon his graduation, the Chappell Gold Medal for best overall performance at the Royal Academy. He enrolled at Juilliard School, where he received both his Bachelor and Master of Music degrees, studying piano with Martin
Canin, chamber music with Felix Galimir and Dorothy DeLay. He was awarded a special prize as Best Accompanist at the 1990 Ninth International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow, and was presented the Samuel Sanders Collaborative Artist Award by Itzhak Perlman at the 2005 Classical Recording Foundation Awards Ceremony at Carnegie Hall. His partnership Perlman has led to highly acclaimed performances at recital venues all over the world. Alongside Perlman, De Silva has performed multiple times at the White House, most recently in 2012 at the invitation of President Barack Obama and Mrs. Obama; for Israeli President and Presidential Medal of Freedom honoree Shimon Peres; and at a State Dinner in 2007, hosted by President George W. Bush and Mrs. Bush for Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh. In recent seasons, De Silva toured with Perlman in sold-out concerts throughout Asia and Europe, with their first appearances as a duo in London (Barbican Centre), Paris (Philharmonie de Paris), and Munich (Gasteig).
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LOST 80’S LIVE THU, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 AT 8PM A Flock of Seagulls Wang Chung Bow Wow Wow Farrington and Mann, original vocalists of When in Rome UK Naked Eyes Animotion
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ABOUT THE ARTISTS A FLOCK OF SEAGULLS A Flock of Seagulls are a Grammy Award®winning English new wave and synthpop band originally formed in Liverpool by brothers Michael “Mike” Score and Alister “Ali” James Score, along with Francis Lee “Frank” Maudsley and Paul Reynolds. The group had a string of international hit singles including “I Ran (So Far Away)” (1982), “Space Age Love Song” (1982), “Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You)” (1982), and “The More You Live, the More You Love” (1984). They became notable in the 1980s for their video for “I Ran (So Far Away).” WANG CHUNG Wang Chung is an English new wave musical group formed in 1980. The group found their greatest success in the United States, with five Top 40 hits, all charting between 1983 and 1987. Tracks include “Everybody Have Fun Tonight” (No. 2 in 1986), “Dance Hall Days” (No. 16 in the summer of 1984), and “Let’s Go!” (No. 9 in 1987). BOW WOW WOW (Annabella Lwin) Annabella Lwin is the original vocalist of Bow Wow Wow, an English 1980s new wave band, created by Malcolm McLaren. The group’s music has been described as new wave, pop, and worldbeat, characterized by an “African-derived drum sound.” In 1980, McLaren persuaded guitarist Matthew Ashman, drummer David Barbarossa, and bassist Leigh Gorman, all then members of Adam and the Ants, to leave the founder of the band, Adam Ant, and form a new group. After a six-month audition process for a lead singer, the band enlisted 13-year-old Annabella Lwin. The band’s biggest U.S. hit was “I Want Candy,” which also appeared in film soundtracks and media and advertising events such as the 2005 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
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FARRINGTON AND MANN THE ORIGINAL WHEN IN ROME UK Clive Farrington and Andrew Mann of When In Rome UK are the original vocalists of When In Rome. When in Rome are an English dance/new wave group, which originally consisted of vocalists Clive Farrington and Andrew Mann, and keyboard player Michael Floreale. They are best known for their 1988 single “The Promise.” With over 1.8 million records sold and 25 years later, “The Promise” is known worldwide as a certified hit in both Top 40 and AC charts around the globe. The track was also featured in the cult-classic, Napoleon Dynamite. NAKED EYES Naked Eyes is a British new wave band that rose to prominence in the early 1980s. Originally a duo, the band is known largely for its four U.S. Top 40 singles. Their first single is a cover of the Burt Bacharach/Hal David standard “Always Something There to Remind Me.” The band had subsequent hits with their own compositions, “Promises, Promises,” “When the Lights Go Out,” and “What In the Name of Love.” ANIMOTION Animotion is an American synthpop band from Los Angeles, California best known for their songs “Obsession,” “Let Him Go,” “I Engineer,” and “Room to Move.” Formed in 1983 from the remnants of a retro sciencefiction band called Red Zone, they signed a record deal with Polygram Records in 1984 and made three albums. In his book Totally Awesome 80s (St. Martin’s Press New York 1996) Matthew Rettenmund listed Animotion’s “Obsession” as #3 in his list of Quintessential 80s Songs. Between 1985-1986, Animotion made several TV appearances on American Bandstand, Solid Gold, and Soul Train, and Astrid and Bill were presenters at the 1986 American Music Awards with the original soul diva, Diana Ross.
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BROOKLYN PARAMOUNT REUNION JUBILEE OF THE STARS SAT, SEPTEMBER 22, 2018 AT 7PM
Charlie Thomas’ Drifters Leon Hughes of the Original Coasters Terry Johnson’s Flamingos The Chantels The Belmonts J.T. Carter of the Original Crests The Knockouts Kid Kyle Hosted by “The Duke of Doo Wop” Harry G and WMTR Radio’s Alan David Stein
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ABOUT THE ARTISTS CH A R L I E T HOM A S’ DR I F T E R S Originated in Harlem, the Drifters have had 30 Top 40 hit records, are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, The Vocal Group Hall of Fame, The Doo Wop Hall of Fame, and The Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame. The Drifters started in 1953 and had several lead singers, including Clyde McPhatter and Ben E. King. Charlie Thomas has been with The Drifters for the longest period of time and sang on more hits than any other member. Thomas is the last original recording member still living (he is celebrating his 60 th year with the Drifters), and his on-stage performances continue to impress. Top hits include “There Goes My Baby,” “Save the Last Dance for Me,” ”Up on the Roof,” “On Broadway,” and “Under the Boardwalk.” L EON H UGH ES OF T H E OR IGI NA L COA ST E R S This west coast group had hits in the late 1950s, including “Searchin’” and “Young Blood.” Many of their most memorable songs were written by the songwriting and producing team of Leiber and Stoller. In 1987, they were the first group inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and can be found in the Vocal Group Hall of Fame and Doo Wop Hall of Fame as well. Leon Hughes is the last surviving member of the original Coasters, his other hits include “Yakety Yak” (#1 hit), “Charlie Brown,” “Along Came Jones,” “Poison Ivy,” and “Little Egypt.” T E R RY JOH NSON’S F L A M I NG OS Originating from Chicago, the Flamingos are members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, The Vocal Group Hall of Fame, and the Doo Wop Hall of Fame. They were a favorite of Alan Freed who featured them in countless concerts and in two movies. Billboard Magazine said, “the Flamingos defined doo wop at its most elegant and sophisticated…” Their biggest hit was 1959’s “I Only Have Eyes for You,” and other hits were “Lovers Never Say Goodbye,” “Mio Amore,” and “Nobody Loves Me Like You,” written for them by Sam Cooke. The Flamingos were pioneers with amazing harmonies and choreography, and have inspired groups like The Temptations. 34
T H E CH A N T E L S Formed in 1957 by Bronx high school classmates, the Chantels were one of Rock and Roll’s first girl groups. Their first single was “He’s Gone,” and their second record, “Maybe,” was a million selling gold record. Since there were few female groups at the time, and because audiences loved The Chantels, Alan Freed featured them frequently at the Paramount and on nationwide bus tours. The group was also inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame and the Doo Wop Hall of Fame. T H E BE L MON TS Named after Belmont Avenue in the Bronx where two of the four singers lived, the Belmonts are a leading doo wop group of their time. From 1958 to 1960, their eight Top 40 singles resulted in several television performances and frequent use in Alan Freed’s stage shows at the Brooklyn Paramount. Their hits included “I Wonder Why,” “No One Knows,” and Top 5 hits “A Teenager in Love” and “Where or When.” Angelo D’Aleo, the group’s last surviving member, will lead the Belmonts on stage. J.T. C A RT E R OF T H E OR IGI NA L CR ESTS Formed in Manhattan by J.T. Carter in 1954, The Crests have had several hits in the late 1950s and early 1960s, including “16 Candles” (#2 on the Hot 100, staying on the charts for 21 weeks), “Step By Step,” “The Angels Listened In,” and “Trouble in Paradise.” The Crests were the first interracially mixed Doo Wop group, consisting of three African Americans (one female), one Puerto Rican, and one Italian American. They were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame and The Doo Wop Hall of Fame. J. T. Carter is the original group’s lone survivor and the group he will lead onto the stage features 18-yearold lead singer Peter Lemongello, Jr., who appeared on the new PBS Special, Doo Wop Generations. J.T. Carter and The Crests have withstood the test of time and continue to bring joy to generations of loyal and new fans.
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T H E K NOCKOU TS A New Jersey doo wop group known for their 1959 hit “Darling Lorraine.” Original lead singer, Bobby D’Andrea, still leads the band. KID KYLE Twenty-three-year-old New Jerseybased doo wop sensation Kid Kyle has been captivating audiences for 13 years with his unique voice and showmanship. He first appeared on American Idol Junior in Los Angeles at the age of eight and performed on NBC’s Today in New York, Fox’s Good Day, New York, and on The Tony Danza Show. He has been featured twice on PBS, first in 2008 on My Music, Doo Wop Love Songs and again this year on Doo Wop Generations. His five CD’s garner rave reviews and it is wonderful that amazing talents like Kid Kyle continue to keep our great music alive and vibrant to new audiences.
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ABOUT THE ARTISTS DARCI LYNNE Darci Lynne is the youngest contestant to ever win America’s Got Talent. Following AGT she sold out her headlining show in six minutes, having to add more shows. She is a young ventriloquist who is inspiring the next generation to keep it alive. Darci Lynne is someone to watch for as her career is just getting started. But in her mind, positively affecting one person through her performances is all she desires. Growing up in Oklahoma, Darci Lynne has always been close to her family and relies on their support and encouragement. In her younger years, she had a timid demeanor that she was able to overcome through talent-based pageants. She was soon introduced to the art of ventriloquism and decided to try it out for herself. Darci Lynne had hard work, grit, and discipline already instilled in her, since she came from a gymnastics background where she practiced 30 hours a week. After only having her first puppet for two weeks, Darci Lynne was determined to audition for
her first talent show never knowing it would lead her to audition for the biggest talent show on earth. Now being on stage makes her feel like she is an entirely new person. This is where she opens up and flourishes. Darci Lynne dazzles the audience, leaving them with smiles on their faces. Performing has helped Darci Lynne learn about herself and who she can be. She is so grateful to her mentor Gary Owen and her vocal coach Tiana Plemons for all they have done for her. During her America’s Got Talent audition she received the golden buzzer sending her straight to the Quarterfinals. Her winning final performance has over 21 million views on AGT’s YouTube, more than any other finals performance on the show. Darci Lynne will be touring into next year and hopes to continue to uplift people as they watch her.
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ABOUT THE ARTIST ALAN CUMMING On Broadway and the West End, Alan Cumming played the Master of Ceremonies in Kander and Ebb’s masterpiece Cabaret, winning a TonyŽ and every other award available in the process. More recently, he has toured the world with his cabaret shows, I Bought a Blue Car Today and Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs which debuted at the Lincoln Center in New York City and the Sydney Opera House, respectively. Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs gained critical acclaim and sold out at Carnegie Hall, the London Palladium, the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, and the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. He is now back with Legal Immigrant, a meditation on his 10 years as an American citizen and the experiences and change he has witnessed during his time living in the States. With a set list that includes songs made famous by Adele, Peggy Lee, and Edith Piaf including composers as diverse as
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Cole Porter, Sondheim, and Schubert, Legal Immigrant is as eclectic, vulnerable, and charismatic as is Alan Cumming himself.
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COLIN MOCHRIE AND BRAD SHERWOOD
ABOUT THE ARTISTS COLIN MOCHRIE Colin Mochrie returns for a fifth season on the CW to the hysterical improvisation show Whose Line Is It Anyway?, along with host Aisha Tyler and fellow stars Wayne Brady and Ryan Stiles, who put their comedic skills to the test through a series of spontaneous improvisation games. Mochrie is an alumnus of Toronto’s famous Second City comedy troupe and is widely considered to be one of the leading improvisers in the world. After nine years as a regular on the British improvisation series Whose Line Is It Anyway?, he became a regular on the American version hosted by Drew Carey, which ran for six years on ABC, and three years on ABC Family. In 2011, the entire cast was reunited in Las Vegas for Drew Carey’s Improv-A-Ganza. Mochrie appears regularly in film and television and
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he produced, wrote, and starred in the CBC show Getting Along Famously. A native of Scotland but life-long resident of Canada, Mochrie has remarkably toured worldwide for over a decade, with Whose Line Is It Anyway? castmate Brad Sherwood, performing a live improvisation show. An Evening with Colin and Brad has the distinction of being one of the longest running comedy tours in history. Their current two-man improvisation show is Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: The Scared Scriptless Tour. In 2012, ABC aired Trust Us With Your Life, produced by the makers of Whose Line Is It Anyway? and co-starring Mochrie, Brady, and many of his former Whose Line Is It Anyway? cast members. The show was hosted by Fred Willard. In the past, Mochrie’s writing for television, stage, and magazines has garnered awards. His first book of fiction, Not Quite the Classics, in which he uses the first and last lines of familiar classics as a launching and landing point and re-imagines everything in between, was released by Viking, a publishing arm of Penguin Canada, in October 2013. BRAD SHERWOOD Brad Sherwood is one of the greatest living American improvisers and loves writing about himself in the third person. He is best known for his 13 seasons as a series regular on the EmmyŽ-nominated Whose Line Is It Anyway?. His most recent television appearance was in 2017 on the fifth season of Whose Line Is It Anyway? which aired on the CW network. His other credits include The Drew Carey Show, Talk Soup, The Newz, Improv-a-ganza, The Green Screen Show, This Vs. That, The Dating Game, LA Law, and The Tonight Show. Sherwood is currently touring the world in the critically acclaimed, live, two-man improvisation show Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood: Scared Scriptless.
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LORD OF THE DANCE DANGEROUS GAMES TUE, OCTOBER 9, 2018 AT 8PM
CAROLINE GRAY, Saoirse NIKITA CASSIDY, Saoirse ERIN KATE MCILRAVEY, Saoirse ANDREA KREN, Morrighan MIDI NI BHAOILL, Morrighan JESS JUDGE, Little Spirit SOPHIE EVANS, Erin the Goddess GIADA CUNNINGHAM, Fiddles NICOLE LONERGAN, Fiddles JAMES KEEGAN, Lord of the Dance TOM CUNNINGHAM, Dark Lord FERGAL KEANEY, Lead Male Dancer MATT SMITH, Lead Male Dancer ZOLTAN PAPP, Lead Male Dancer
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LORD OF THE DANCE: DANGEROUS GAMES
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The Lord of the Dance story emerges from the dreams of the Little Spirit. It is a classic tale of good versus evil. In her dream the Lord of the Dance represents all things good in the world, but he must fight against evil in the form of The Dark Lord and his army of Dark Disciples.
Lord of the Dance premiered at the magnificent Coliseum in London two decades ago, and in 2014 Michael Flatley transformed the show making it even more thrilling than the original. With music composed by Gerard Fahy, Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games premiered at the iconic London Palladium in September 2014 to mark the milestone 20th anniversary since Michael Flatley became an international sensation. The show has since gone on to enjoy hugely successful runs in the West End, Broadway, the U.S., Canada, Ireland, Germany, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and Mexico. Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games continues to thrill audiences around the globe with its intoxicating mix of dance and music that fuses the traditional with the contemporary in a classic tale that showcases the exceptional talent of the cast. The show features cutting edge technology including a giant Radiant flat screen that spans the width of the stage, special effects lighting, dancing robots, and world champion acrobats.
Morrighan the Seductress comes between The Lord and his true love Saoirse, while Erin the Goddess puts into song the words that the dances convey. Will the Lord of the Dance and his chieftains defeat the Dark Lord and his men? Will the Spirit’s Dream become a nightmare from which she cannot wake? Let the dance embrace you and take you on a journey filled with energy and passion‌
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ABOUT THE DIRECTOR Michael Flatley is an accomplished dancer, flutist, actor, director, and producer. He first stepped onto the world stage in 1994 when he created Riverdance, a dance performance that caught the attention of millions around the world. Over the past two decades he has created, directed, produced and starred in several other successful shows including Lord of the Dance, Feet of Flames, Celtic Tiger and his latest show Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games, which he took to London’s West End and Broadway. Over the past 20 years his Lord of the Dance show has broken box office records all over the world. In 1998 the show had a record breaking run of 21 consecutive soldout shows at London’s legendary Wembley Arena. It is a record that still stands to this day. Worldwide video sales are in excess of 12 million copies. He has taken his shows to football stadia in Europe and Asia, performing live to audiences of 120,000. Lord of the Dance was captured in ground breaking 3D at the O2
arenas in Dublin, London, and Berlin and was released in theatres across Europe and the U.S. in 2011. After a final stage performance at Caesar’s Palace, Las Vegas in 2016, Flatley has turned his focus full-time to his other passions. He is a contemporary artist and his works of abstract expressionism have been lauded by critics as “striking.” In 2015 his paintings officially became the highest valued artworks sold at auction in Ireland for that year. His other lifelong creative passion is filmmaking. Flatley has written, directed, and starred in two short films and his next project is a feature length film that was in production in 2017.
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DONATIONS SUPPORT YOUR STATE THEATRE State Theatre New Jersey is dedicated to presenting an incredible array of performances to inspire and delight our diverse community. From Broadway to comedy, family events to concerts, orchestras to dance, and beyond, ticket revenues cover only 53% of our operating expenses. Our family of donors plays a vital role in bringing the best artists from around the world to our stage in New Brunswick and helps sustain the power of live performance at The State!
GIFTS TO STATE THEATRE NEW JERSEY State Theatre New Jersey, a non-profit organization, is deeply grateful to the many individual, corporate, and foundation donors that gave to our Annual Giving program from 8/22/17-8/22/18.
INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT $200,000+ Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders New Jersey State Council on the Arts The Star-Ledger / NJ.com
$25,000+ Borden Perlman The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey The Karma Foundation The Provident Bank Foundation United Airlines WMTR - AM 1250
$100,000+ The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation Magic 98.3
$10,000+ AARP Frank and Lydia Bergen Foundation Boraie Development Bristol-Myers Squibb Thomas and Agnes Carvel Foundation Ingredion Incorporated The George Link Jr. Charitable Trust M&T Bank Magyar Bank The Curtis W. McGraw Foundation MetLife Foundation Miller’s Rentals New Jersey Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism
$50,000+ Bank of America The Heldrich Investors Bank NJ105.5 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation 105.5 WDHA
New Jersey Resources The Presser Foundation RBC Wealth Management Socialfix The Wawa Foundation Wells Fargo $5,000+ Anonymous Andersen Corporate Foundation Chubb Group of Insurance Companies The Harold I. and Faye B. Liss Foundation NJM Insurance Group Plymouth Rock Assurance PNC Foundation PSEG Foundation Union Foundation $2,500+ Gilbane Building Company Network Digital Office Systems, Inc. Roberts Florals Silver Line Building Products Unity Bank
CHAIRMAN’S COUNCIL VISIONARY CIRCLE ($25,000+) Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Campbell Laurence M. Downes Andrew J. Markey UNDERWRITER CIRCLE ($15,000+) Mr. and Mrs. John A. McCrane 56
DIAMOND CIRCLE ($10,000+) Mr. and Mrs. Omar Boraie Robert and Nadine DiLeo Doug and Diane Garback~The Garback Agency Richard and Larisa Leist Friend of The State Theresa Ragozine
Frank and Karen Raia Dave Retcher Todd A. Shamy and Joey Grinkley Peter and Maggie Stavrianidis Matthew and Tracy Taylor Donna and Jack Walcott
PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL PLATINUM CIRCLE ($5,000+) Anonymous Paul Ashley Isa and Michael Beck Robert and Jane Berry Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Ciatto Peter and Nancy Cornell Susan and Steven Darien Lisa Blair Davis Stephan DeMicco and Jeanne M. Fox Mary Ellen Dundon E & G Foundation, in memory of George W. & Edith H. DeVoe Scott and Barbra Fergang John and Jeanne Fitzgerald Judd and Carol Hamlin James A. and Elizabeth E. Hance Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Hartnett Bill Herman Carolyn and Dave Horn The Hornor Family Joseph Light The Luckhowec Family Mr. and Mrs. Duncan L. MacMillan Richard and Cheryl McDonald Kenneth G. and Jennifer J. Osterman Jaime Raskulinecz and Linda Varas GOLD CIRCLE ($3,000+) Bryan Baugh Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bolanowski Michael and Meredith Bzdak Russell and Stephanie Deyo Mr. and Mrs. John Fischer Thomas and Annette Griffoul Nancy and Craig Guiffre Ms. Eileen Harkins
Robert and Wanda Hope David Kapulsky Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Korbel Charles and Ruth Larsson Barbara and Len Littman Andrew and Pamela Lovasz Donna and Lance Miyamoto Ed and Lidia Moragas Carlo and Michele Pascetta Linda A. Piscadlo Vincent and Laura Pungello Salvatore J. and Bernice A. Romano Frank Rubin & daughters, in loving memory of wife & mother Gail Rubin Judy and Jack Steinweis Stolzer Family Foundation Ms. Robin E. Suydam and Mr. Paul Corkery Scott Sweeney James and Norma Tignanelli Jill K. and Michael S. Vitiello Wendy Wiebalk and Steve Cahn Bruce and Jennifer Zimmer SILVER CIRCLE ($2,000+) Anonymous Brian and Lauren Agnew Don Amorosi and Doug Woelfel Joseph and Xenia Balabkins Mark and Valerie Berkowitz Gil Blitz Samer and Susan Boraie Brother International Corporation Andrew Chen and Heidi Mass Steve Crane and Yammel Sanchez-Ocana
Etta Rudolf Denk Mike and Kate Downey Robert and Lily Erwin Barbara A. Fisk Mr. Fidel Garcia Steve and Ann Garvey Midge Golin Michael and Toby Gorlick Mrs. and Mrs. Robert Harkins Mitch Horowitz and Andrea Greenberg Horowitz Christian and Christine Jensen Irina Kanevsky Marylu Korkuch Ann and John Kosco Gabriel and Jacqueline Lavigne Howard and Cheryl Malitz Dr. and Mrs. Douglas M. Masi Todd and Dana Mayo Dr. David and Margaret McIntyre MDRT Foundation Farryn Melton Joseph C. Nastus Doris and Dennis O’Dea Rita Paszamant Richard A. Patt MD Susan and Brent Podlogar Felipe Rodriquez Dr. Ronald Sanes Janie and George Schildge Dr. and Mrs. Patrick Sinko Mary A. and Sal Sisto Rona Solberg Art and Eva Stevens Dr. and Mrs. C. E. Van Norman Dr. and Mrs. P. Ashley Wackym Melanie Willoughby
President’s Council members Noreen and Patrick Sinko pose for a picture with Lyle Lovett at an exclusive Meet & Greet following the show on August 10, 2017.
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DONATIONS TRANSFORM YOUR COMMUNITY We believe everyone should have the opportunity to engage with live performing arts and outstanding educational programming. Each year State Theatre New Jersey provides more than $700,000 in free and subsidized tickets, programs, and services to the community. Members enable us to make these vibrant programs accessible to students, children, and adults of all backgrounds. With the support of our generous donors we continue to create extraordinary performing arts experiences that last a lifetime!
PATRONS’ COUNCIL GUARANTOR ($1,000+) Anonymous Esta Aranoff Campbell Family Foundation Ms. Ruth J. Crawford and Ms. Michelle Gorda Benjamin and Marie Del Vento Alice A. DeVoe and John Szabo Henry A. Dombrowski Franklin Mutual Insurance Anna Marie and Michael Gewirtz Dr. Alvin and Joyce Glasgold Fran and Richard Habib John T. and Maureen Harrison Marti Kalko Kinder Morgan Foundation Michael and Suzanne Lindemann Mr. and Mrs. Daniel McDonnell Bonnie Petrock Ann and Robert Rafano Frank Santiago and Dana Farrell Senator Bob and Ellen Smith Dr. William Terens James Tuttle Walmart Foundation BENEFACTOR ($500+) Anonymous Marci and Martin Abschutz Aetna Roofing Corp. Dr. Deborah S. Alexander Barbara Baier, in memory of Ralph and Barbara Voorhees Carole J. Banfield Martha Barnett William and Nancy Beachell Krystyna Borysewicz Mr. and Mrs. John A. Bradley II
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In Memory of George Buchman – Mrs. Jean A Demko-Buchman Richard P. and Joan Burt Thomas Bykowski and Lisa Smoyak Neil J. Casey Mr. Arthur Connolly Jennifer Connolly Richard Cooke William and Nancyann Downey Robert Fazen The Frazees Bruce Fromer Don and Kelly Gallagher Mr. Sidney and Dr. Sharon Granetz Ms. Margaret Grove, in memory of Ralph and Barbara Voorhees Nat Hanan and Warren Heck Juanita M. Hawkins Kevin Hoagland Thomas Hoens George and Ellen Horowitz Joseph and Joanne Hurley Cynthia Jankech Bellaria Jimenez Jerry and Barbara Judin Bonnie Kass-Viola Mary Ellen Kaulius Wayne and Debi Klokis Nick and Michele Lombardi John and Daina Lucs Dannielle Lumby Dr. Barry H. Lustig Robert W. and D. Nadine Mack Barbara and Vito Mannino Joseph F. Marazzo Robin and Richard Marko Stephanie Martin Richard and Joan McCormick Carol Miller Richard J. Moylan Debi Mulanax Carmen and Beth Nastus
Tina and Victor Ngai John Petrolino Russell and Janet Piparo Mr. and Mrs. Igor Portnoy Leo V. Priola, RN William V. Purcell Joseph Quinones Jr. Paul J. Rickerson Samuel Rodriguez Gary Roth Carolyn and David Rothrock Drs. Anthony and Rosanne Scriffignano Helen Simigiannis Irving and Claire Sinai Kate Sweeney Peter Tate James and Diane Toma, in honor of Deana and Robert Buchanan Angelo J. and Rosalind Valetutto May Van Norman Linda Van Derveer Dan Vickery Camille Walker Seth Webber Larry Wehr Bill Conte and Kenny Whitworth Joseph and Kristine Yelencsics PATRON ($250+) Trevor Barnett Adelaide and Terry Brenner Matthew Brown Mark and Stephanie Carey Audrey E. Carmeli Clarkin & Vignuolo, P.C. Cadillac Bob Crimmins Marsha Daub Luis De La Hoz and Marcela Giraldo Estrada Robert and Linda Dour Brian and Diane Fisher Deborah S. Freedman Lois and Mel Gelade Russell and Jill Gilkeson
Paul Goldman Susan Goodin Gwendolyn and Michael Greenberg Ravikanth Kolla Bernardette S. Larsen Susan and Nels Lauritzen Michael and Sara Levine Anne Otterbein Lyman Mr. and Mrs. G. Magliocca Larry and Pam Mayewski Stanley Mendelson, in memory of Isabelle Mendelson Donna Marie Monek Michael and Diane Moskal Jonathan and Pam Nemeth Naomi Nierenberg On-Tech Consulting Anthony A. Panko Glenn and Judy Parker Evelyn Petercsak James and Dolores Pope Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Post Scott and Karen Reidenberg Bruce and Debbie Ryno Dr. Peter J. Schroeck and Dr. Alexander E. Pichugin Stephan and Leslie Sekulich Frederick Sharp Jonathan and Linsey Short Rachel and Michael Silverstein Karen Steingart UFCW Local 464A Mr. and Mrs. Robert Valentine Allan and Bonnie Warton Kathryn Welgoss FRIEND ($100+) Anonymous (3) Gail and Jeffrey Aaron Carol Adelman Tom and Marie Andreano Denise Arnone Dale and Linda Bachman Stephanie and Ed Bartz Albert and Mildred Bieber Charles Billy
More than 4,000 kids and their families flock to State Theatre New Jersey each year for Family Day. Encompassing The State, as well as adjacent venues, the beloved Presidents Day festival features performances, workshops, games, costumed characters, face painting, ice sculpting demonstrations, and other family-friendly activities— many of the activities are free.
PATRONS’ COUNCIL (CONTINUED) Justin Black and Andrea Mackaronis Jessica Bohnenberger Sandy Book Mr. and Mrs. Osman Boraie Bill Braden William and Mavis Brier Jan and Gary Broder Ms. Lyndsey Rose Buren Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Burns Mark and Frankie Busch Leonard and Tamara Busch Roger Bush Joan C. and Gary I. Busman Gerald P. Campagna Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Campagnoli Anthony Casale Jr., in memory of Karen M. Michane Dan Cassidy and Jeff Wilkes Vincent Catanzaro Denise Ciccone Slickers Laura A. Cisar and Robert Gowin Jeanne and Peter Clarke Adam Cohen Kevin Corcoran Bruce and Robin Corini Ellen and Cliff Cramer Margaret Cristelli Marie A. Curtis Henry and Amira De Fex Di Donato Family Lisa DiBlasio Michael and Jennifer Doktorski Elizaeth Domingo Nancy Duffy Egenton Family Sandi and Allan Ellis Lois and Mort Farrah Lian Brooke Farrer John Fedors, Jr. Lori and Bob Fink Robert Fischer William and Patricia Foster Bonnie and Sheldon Freidenreich
Cathy and Ted Friedman Friends of Union County Arts Center Esther George Karen Giacobbe Craig and Eileen Glaser Gilbert Grant Alex and Kimberly Grebel Mr. Stuart Grow George H. Guptill, Jr. Susan Guss Brenda Hagan Christian Hanns Kristine Hansen Ray Hanson, in memory of Joyce Lucille C. Heller Mr. and Mrs. Robert Higgins David and Jan Houtman Barbara Howard Harry, Kathy, and Kara Hudson Denise Iosue Patricia Jones Mr. Walter and Mrs. Galyle Jones Robert and Carol Joyce Kapraszewski Family Carol and John Kassay Fred and Loretta Keimel Thomas Kerekes Michael Kesler and Barbara Reed Susan Kingsley Iris I. Kislin Edna Klein Suzanne M. Klein Janet Koenig Joyce Kosa Eleanor Kovalinsky Joanne Lagrecalic Miriam W. Lampen Stephanie Landrieu Sally LaPelosa Alec Lazarescu Karen and David Levinsky Joan Lezark Barbara and Milton Loeb Anthony Lopez
Linda Maciborski Alfred Magro Sharon and Lou Marczak Thomas and Mary Marhevka Lori Rose Massaro Joseph P. Masterson Marie Paulette Matis Jeanne McNulty Tom, Diane, and Chris Miller Barbara Nathan Joan A. Nowicki Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Olson Mr. Eugene F. O’Neill Celeste Onka Eileen Opitz Ostrowitz & Ostrowitz, Esqs. Robert and Joy Pellegrino Kate Pinner Pam Piotrowski Carmen Pizzuto George Poppe III Robert J. Powers Robert S. Pritchett Mugure Pyron Chris and Helen Quinn Jo Ann and Tony Razzano Robert Rocco Buena Rosenbloom Judy and Abe Rosenstein Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ross Pam and Bill Ryan David and Frumet Sachs Powell and Diane Saks Michael and Laurie Saks Josef and Susan Saloman Frank and Annette Santamaria Ronald R. Sauers Edward Scheuer, in honor of Lynn Hernandez Ronald and Nina Schmitt Karen Schoenberg Gerald Sherief and Natalie Soto Barbara Shine Dr. Mark Siegert S. Simpson
Ruston and Diane Sitren Park Smith Jr. Amy Sommer Eugene and Kathleen Soucek Ronnie Staffenberg John and Alexis Stashkevetch Mary Steever Barbara J. Stone Robert Strunk Mr. and Mrs. Bob Swank, Jr. Karol Tariska Alexis Testa Dr. Barbara A. Tocco Dalia I. Ubinas Salvatore Volpe Eric and Suzanne Westberg Lynne Wilkinson Lynda Woodworth and Larry Costello John and Harriet Worobey Diane L. Wright Phyllis Zarko Walter Zatorski The Zych Family
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Each year more than 17,000 students from across New Jersey experience the thrill of live theater at State Theatre New Jersey’s Performances for Schools. In addition, we are proud to offer AutismFriendly Relaxed Performances, part of our commitment to making the performing arts accessible to all.
Patrons’ Council members are treated to a special behind-thescenes opportunity as they mingle with fellow donors and performers at our annual Donor Appreciation Event before the performance of Dublin Irish Dance on March 17, 2018.
MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES ADP Aetna American Express Ameriprise Financial Arch Chemicals Inc. AT&T Foundation AXA Foundation Bank of America Bank of New York Bristol-Myers Squibb Company CAN Insurance Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Chubb & Son Cigna HealthCare Cisco Systems, Inc. Citigroup Coca-Cola Company Colgate-Palmolive Company Duke Energy Corporation Eli Lilly and Company Elsevier Science, Inc.
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ExxonMobil Chemical Company FMC Good Government Program GAP GE Foundation General Mills Give With Liberty Glenmede Trust Company Goldman Sachs Honeywell Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield IBM IDT IFF Foundation Ingredion Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co. JP Morgan Chase Kimberly Clark Kraft General Foods
Lucent The McGraw-Hill Companies Merck Partnership Merrill Lynch Microsoft Mondrain Investment Partners The Pew Charitable Trusts PepsiCo Pfizer foundation Prudential Financial Robert Wood Johnson Foundation State Farm Companies Tyco UBS Unilever The Vanguard Group Verizon Wells Fargo Bank Xerox YAHOO!
On September 13, 2017 members of the Chairman’s and President’s Councils were honored with a dinner on the State Theatre New Jersey stage along with a private performance from composer and performer Chris Gillespie.
THE ENCORE SOCIETY State Theatre New Jersey’s Encore Society honors those who believe in our mission and support us by including The State in their will, as a beneficiary of an IRA, retirement plan, or insurance policy, or by creating a charitable trust or other planned gift. We thank the following individuals for their vision and continued support. If you have included State Theatre New Jersey in your plans or for more information about The Encore Society, please contact Linda Van Derveer, Director of Major Gifts & Planned Giving at 732-247-7200, ext. 594 or lvanderveer@stnj.org. Connie S. Breech Gerald P. Campagna Alisson Canavera Andrew Chen and Heidi Mass Stephan DeMicco and Jeanne M. Fox Scott and Barbra Fergang John and Jeanne Fitzgerald
Friend of The State Doug and Diane Garback Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Harkins Bill Herman Richard and Larisa Leist Andrew J. Markey Kenneth G. and Jennifer J. Osterman
Dave Retcher Laura L. Rothkopf Irving and Claire Sinai Ms. Robin E. Suydam Linda Van Derveer May Van Norman Warren and Wendy Zimmerman
ENDOWMENTS Endowment guarantees financial stability by providing reliable income, year after year, to support State Theatre New Jersey’s programs, and is thus the perfect charitable investment opportunity for the donor who wishes to ensure permanence and excellence. Following are our endowed funds of $50,000 or more: Regina and John Heldrich Symphony Endowed Fund Betty Wold Johnson Endowed Fund J. Seward Johnson, Sr. 1963 Charitable Trust Endowed Fund
Robert Wood Johnson 1962 Charitable Trust Endowed Fund David Lloyd Kreeger Endowed Fund The New Jersey Cultural Trust Fund George F. Smith Charitable Trust Endowed Fund
Barbara B. Voorhees Symphony Endowed Fund Donna and Jack Walcott Symphony Endowed Fund
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS FAMILY OF DONORS! Members sustain our artistic programming and community outreach while receiving special privileges like advanced ticketing before the general public, invitations to behind-the-scenes events, exclusive Boraie Lounge access, artist Meet-and-Greets, show underwriting, and so much more! For more information on how to join our Patrons’ Council and make a difference year-round, please contact Leah Anglum, Manager of Patron Relations & Development Operations at 732-247-7200, ext. 512 or langlum@stnj.org. To inquire about President’s or Chairman’s Council membership, kindly contact Linda Van Derveer, Director of Major Gifts & Planned Giving at 732-247-7200, ext. 594 or lvanderveer@stnj.org. 61
GENERAL INFORMATION GUEST SERVICES: 15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Information & Tickets: 732-246-SHOW (7469) Broadway Season Ticket Concierge: 732-247-7200, ext. 555 Fax: 732-745-5653 Guest Services Hours: Mon-Fri: 10am-6pm; Sat: 1pm-5pm; Sun: Closed unless there is a performance. On weekends, State Theatre Guest Services is open at least 3 hours prior to any performance we ticket. For all performances we ticket, Guest Services is open at least one half hour past curtain and open through first intermission, when applicable. ORDER ONLINE 24/7: STNJ.org FIRE NOTICE: The red exit sign nearest to your seat indicates the shortest routes to the street. In the event of fire or other emergency, please do not run—walk to the nearest exit. LOST AND FOUND: If you discover that you have lost something during the performance, please contact the Director of Event Services in the lobby or call the theater at 732-246-7469. CELL PHONES/CAMERAS: Please note that ipads, go pros, selfie sticks, tripods, monopods, cameras with detachable lens and recording devices are not permitted in the theater at any time. Guests who do not adhere are subject to ejection without a refund.
THEATER POLICIES: Guests who arrive after a performance has begun will be seated at the discretion of the Theater Manager during an appropriate break in the performance. Please note this may not be until intermission, so guests should always plan to arrive early. Guests who must leave the theater during a performance are encouraged to do so during a break in the performance, and are subject to being held in the lobby until another suitable performance break. Please be sure to have your ticket on you at all times. If you do not have a ticket to show you will be asked to leave. Food and drink are allowed in the theater for most performances, check with an usher before entering the theater. Outside food and drinks are strictly prohibited from entering the theater. Smoking and vaping is strictly prohibited in all areas of the theater. State Theatre New Jersey has a zero tolerance policy regarding aggressive or abusive behavior at any time at State Theatre. Guests who engage in fighting, throwing objects, using foul/abusive language or gestures, attempting to enter restricted areas or engaging in other behavior detrimental to the experience of other guests will be immediately ejected from the venue. Please refer to our guest code of conduct at: STNJ.org/your-visit/guest-code-of-conduct
STATE THEATRE ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES Only the orchestra level is wheelchair accessible. Patrons can make arrangements for accessible seating through the Ticket Office when purchasing tickets. The theater is equipped with an assistive listening system that improves sound clarity and ampli fication. The lightweight, wireless headsets may be borrowed free of charge at either coat check.
Large-print programs are available free of charge for most perform ances. Ask for your copy at the lower-lobby bar. Deaf and hearing-impaired patrons may contact the State Theatre through the NJ Relay Service at (TTY) 800-852-7899. If you know someone who loves the arts and would benefit from these services, please share this information.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES Scott Fergang CHAIR
John S. Fitzgerald VICE CHAIR
Richard J. Leist TREASURER
Peter Stavrianidis SECRETARY
Brian D. Agnew Hiam Boraie Luis De La Hoz Stephan DeMicco Etta Denk Robert J. DiLeo Douglas M. Garback, Sr. Craig J. Guiffre John Harrison Bill Herman Wanda Hope Farryn Melton Edward Moragas Frank Raia Robin Suydam Matthew Taylor Wendy Wiebalk, Esq. EX OFFICIO MEMBERS
The Honorable James M. Cahill, Mayor, City of New Brunswick Ronald G. Rios, Freeholder Director, County of Middlesex ADVISORY COUNCIL
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Sarah K. Chaplin President & CEO
May R. Van Norman Senior Director of Development
Marlene Canavera Executive Assistant to the President & CEO
Linsey Short Deputy Director of Development
EDUCATION & OUTREACH Lian Farrer 9 VP of Education & Outreach Erik Stratton Education & Outreach Associate FINANCE Ann C. Zawartkay, CPA, CGMA Finance Consultant Patricia Lanza l Accounting Clerk & Volunteer Coordinator Joseph Rodriguez l General Ledger Accountant OPERATIONS Joe Stoltman Senior Director of Theater Operations Bill Riker Project Manager Tim Bailey C Facility Manager Production Marian Zennie Production Manager
Linda Van Derveer l Director of Major Gifts & Planned Giving Lisa L. Patterson Capital Campaign Director Leah J. Anglum l Manager of Patron Relations & Development Operations Audrey E. Carmeli Manager of Corporate & Foundation Relations MARKETING & GUEST SERVICES Howard Levine Senior Director of Marketing Marketing Kelly Blithe l Director of Communications Tracy Furr C Creative Director Jason Paddock u Director of Event Marketing Hanna Wasserman Marketing Coordinator Garry Owen u Sales Manager & Ticket Concierge
Craig Werner 9 Master Electrician, Lighting Designer
Gary Frangione u Inventory Control Supervisor and Ticket Concierge
Willie Weist C Head Audio
Guest Services Don McKim C Director of Ticketing Services
Michael G. Sivetz 9 Master Carpenter Richard Stanek 9 Head Technician Roman Klima C Head Video Technician William K. Pocsik Head Flyman Front of House Jessica Trechak l Director of Event Services Dan Lyons u Concessions Manager
Raymond Dobrovolsky Guest Services Manager Alison A. Hegarty l Guest Services Assistant Manager Susan Blumert Z Guest Services Sales Associate PROGRAMMING Simma Levine Programming Consultant State Theatre New Jersey is proud to be associated with the professional technicians of IATSE Local #21
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FREE SUMMER MOVIES ATTENDANCE UP! This past summer State Theatre New Jersey presented its annual Free Summer Movies Series, attended by a record number of 7,734 people. Movies featured in the series included 1776, Coco, Despicable Me 3, The Lion King, The Great Muppet Caper, and Wonder. The entire series was free of charge to the community and offered young people the chance to enjoy these films, with their families, summer camps, or other groups. The Free Summer Movies Series is part of State Theatre New Jersey’s Community Access Initiative, sponsored by The Provident Bank Foundation. Photos by Nancy Swolensky.
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