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CONTENTS Calendar ........................................................................ 8 History ........................................................................... 9 A Message from the President & CEO..............13 A Message from the Board Chair ........................15 Peppa Pig Live! ........................................................ 17 ABBA The Concert................................................. 21 Menopause the Musical....................................... 25 The All Hands on Deck! Show ........................... 33 TOTO ........................................................................... 37 Parsons Dance ......................................................... 43 Whoopi Goldberg ................................................... 49 The Fab Faux ............................................................ 53 Star Wars: A New Hope In Concert with the NJSO ................................... 57 Melissa Etheridge ................................................... 61 Gifts to State Theatre New Jersey .................. 64 General Information.............................................. 70 Board of Trustees & Staff .................................... 71 Sightings at The State ........................................... 78
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Boston Pops on Tour — 12/2
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Peppa Pig Live! Peppa Pig’s Surprise! The Hilarious Celebration of Women and The Change!®
ABBA The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA Menopause The Musical All Hands on Deck! Show TOTO—40 Trips Around the Sun Parsons Dance Whoopi Goldberg The Fab Faux—A Hard Day’s Night and Revolver in their Entireties Star Wars: A New Hope In Concert New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Performances for Schools: Mayhem Poets Melissa Etheridge: The Holiday Show
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WELCOME TO THE HISTORIC STATE THEATRE NEW JERSEY! Reade’s State Theatre opened its doors in 1921 as a grand movie palace in the heyday of silent film and vaudeville. It was one of the biggest, most lavish, and modern theaters in the region. The December 26, 1921 opening matinee audience willingly paid the 20 to 50 cents admission. They were treated to a live orchestra concert and feature presentation of the silent film, White Oak. There were also five vaudeville acts, a newsreel, and a nature film. Eventually the vaudeville and silent movies were superseded by films with sound (“talkies”), at which point Radio-Keith Orpheum (RKO) began operating the facility. The RKO logo can still be seen above the brass window boxes at the theater’s entrance.
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Today, State Theatre New Jersey continues to flourish as a performing arts center in the heart of downtown New Brunswick. COMING SOON! State Theatre featured in NJTV Documentary Series New Jersey’s public television network will feature State Theatre New Jersey in its documentary series, Treasures of New Jersey. The series pays homage to some of the Garden State’s most iconic and historic landmarks. Treasures of New Jersey: State Theatre New Jersey spotlights the complexities of operating a modern “presenting theater” and family-friendly non-profit community arts haven while telling the Theatre’s history through archival photographs, film, and interviews with those who know it best. The documentary premieres November 14 at 8:30pm on NJTV (check local listings). There will be an encore showing on November 16 at 10:30pm. 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, This holiday season we invite you to enjoy and share the power of live performances, create lasting memories, and celebrate cherished traditions with your family and friends here at the State Theatre. Here are some of the amazing performances that we have coming up: • Cirque Dreams Holidaze (12/7-12/9) is a new cirque adventure, Broadway musical, and family holiday spectacular wrapped in one featuring over 300 imaginative costumes, 20 world-class astonishing acts, and the finest singers. • The King and I (12/14-12/15)—One of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s finest works, The King and I boasts a score that features such beloved classics as “Getting To Know You,” “Hello Young Lovers,” and “Shall We Dance.” • Nutcracker—American Repertory Ballet (12/21-12/23) —The only ARB performances featuring a live orchestra and choir! Featuring Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score, thrilling choreography, and a cast of 100+ performers. • Salute to Vienna—New Year’s Eve Concert (12/31)— Usher in the New Year with this special evening featuring a brilliant program of Strauss waltzes and sweeping melodies from beloved operettas. To learn more about these performances and the rest of our 2018-19 line-up, visit our website at STNJ.org. Also, be sure to check out our All Access podcasts featuring artist interviews at STNJ.org/podcasts. The core of our mission at State Theatre New Jersey is to provide quality live performance experiences for our community. The power of live performance has the ability to transport us, to inspire us, and to connect us to a broader world. We are honored to share these experiences with you. Thank you for joining us! Sincerely,
Sarah K. Chaplin President & CEO
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The King and I — 12/14-15
Cirque Dreams Holidaze — 12/7-9
Nutcracker — 12/21-23
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A MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD CHAIR Dear State Theatre Patrons, Are you aware that State Theatre New Jersey is a non-profit theater? Each year, we give over $700,000 in free and subsidized admissions to the community. Ticket revenues cover only 53% of our operating costs, and friends like you help bring the arts to tens of thousands of students, families, veterans, and underserved neighbors who wouldn’t have these opportunities otherwise. Today, I invite you to join us during our Fall Membership Campaign to make these inspiring performances possible. Donations of all sizes make a difference! Members enjoy benefits such as pre-sale privileges, Playbill listing, Donor Appreciation Evening, backstage tours, priority Ticket Concierge service, exclusive Boraie Lounge access, and much more! Please consider making a special gift to share your love of the performing arts with the next generation. Your contribution of any size will support our not-for-profit mission and make a world of difference to the thousands of underserved individuals who experience the joys of the performing arts at our magnificent historic theater. Visit STNJ.org/joinus to learn more about the exclusive benefits you’ll enjoy all season long. I am deeply proud to serve as Board Chair and thank you for your support. Enjoy the show. Sincerely,
Scott Fergang Chair of the Board of Trustees
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PEPPA PIG LIVE!
PEPPA PIG’S SURPRISE! WED, NOVEMBER 7, 2018 AT 2PM AND 6PM
Brenna Larsen — Peppa Pig Christina Lianne Webb — Daisy Daniel Jared Hersh — Daddy Pig / Danny Dog Melanie Ann — George Pig Jenaha Hochhalter — Mummy Pig / Suzy Sheep Aubrey Chantelle Harter — Assistant Stage Manager / Pedro Pony / Red Monkey Cody Collier — Mr Potato / Assistant Stage Manager
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ABOUT THE SHOW In Peppa Pig’s Surprise, it’s a lovely day and Peppa is playing outside with her friends. Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig have a surprise for her and her younger brother George, but no matter how hard they try, Peppa and George cannot guess what it is. Audiences will enjoy fun interactive games and, of course, many surprises! The live show encompasses the charming, colorful nature of the incredibly popular preschool series and features brand-new songs and life-size puppets that walk, talk, dance, and jump up and down to give audiences a unique, fully immersive theatrical experience from the moment the curtain opens. The show gives little ones and their families the opportunity to engage with their favorite characters like never before in an unforgettable first live theater experience.
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ABBA THE CONCERT A TRIBUTE TO ABBA THU, NOVEMBER 8, 2018 AT 8PM
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Book and Lyrics by JEANIE LINDERS
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TERI ADAMS CHERIE PRICE
Lighting Design
RYAN PATRIDGE
LINDA BOSTON MELANIE SOUZA
Set Design
BUD CLARK
Production Stage Manager
Costume Design
Sound Design
SUE HILL
STEVE SHAPIRO
Assistant Stage Manager
SUE HILL
LEE BRACKETT Music Supervisor & Additional Arrangements by
Choreography supervised by
ALAN J. PLADO
NATALIE NUCCI Directed by
SETH GREENLEAF
Winner of over 40 Tony Awards®
Original Direction by
Original Music Director & Orchestrator
Choreography Created by
KATHRYN CONTE
C.T. HOLLIS
PATTY BENDER
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CAST (In order of Appearance) PROFESSIONAL WOMAN................................................ LINDA BOSTON SOAP STAR........................................................................... CHERIE PRICE EARTH MOTHER.............................................................MELANIE SOUZA IOWA HOUSEWIFE/DANCE CAPTAIN................................. TERI ADAMS
PRODUCTION TEAM PRODUCT ION STAGE M A NAGER............................ L EE BR ACK ET T A SSISTA N T STAGE M A NAGER............................................SU E HIL L The entire action of the play takes place in Bloomingdales, NYC Menopause The Musical® will be performed without an intermission The use of camaras, videotape recorders or audio recorders by members of the audience during the course of this production is strictly prohibited. Recording devices will be confiscated by the House Manager.
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WHO’S WHO TERI ADAMS (Iowa Housewife/Dance Captain) has been with Menopause The Musical since 2006, where she first played the Iowa Housewife at The American Heartland Theatre in Kansas City. A native Kansan, Adams has performed on most Kansas City Stages over the last 25 years, and has toured nationally with Menopause for over a decade. Some regional credits include: Blues in the Night, Steel Magnolias, I Love You Because (American Heartland Theatre); Lend Me a Tenor, Baby, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Great Plains Theatre); Ruthless!, Dirty Blonde, and the world premiere of Gregg Coffin’s Rightnextto Me (Unicorn Theatre). Adams is a two-time featured soloist at The Kennedy Center, has appeared on NBC’s The Today Show as a cast member of Menopause The Musical—Survivor Tour (partnership with Susan G. Komen Foundation), and has been seen at The Merry Go Round Theatre (NY), The Asolo Reperatory (FL), and Geva Theatre(NY). She is a diehard Kansas Jayhawks fan and a proud member of Actors Equity. “Thank you for supporting live theatre!” L I N DA BOSTON ( Professional Woman) has decades of performing, literary and teaching arts experience. And her CD Permission: The Power Of Being (store.cdbaby.com) Ambassador Magazine says “Boston’s chops carry the set. Serve this one with moonlight and good conversation.” Her collaborations include Randy Scott, Mary Wilson (Supremes), Wendell Harrison, Whitney Houston, Anthony Mackie, Pearl Cleage, Tavis Smiley, Michael Eric Dyson, Dick Gregory, Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, and more... including requested opening vocalist for the Detroit Mayoral
2006 Inauguration, President William Clinton, the LINKS National Convention, several Detroit Branch NAACP Freedom Fund Dinners, and a host of weddings and home-goings. Return for the one woman show Moms Mabley: The Naked Truth remains ongoing. Visit www. imdb.com for film, series and other credits. With almost a decade of MTM performances, she says, “Change manifests when we embrace intuitive thought to see our similarities...not our differences. Remember, YOU ARE the CHANGE you seek. Ase’!” CH ER IE PR ICE (Soap Star) Price joined MTM in 2006 and since then has played Soap Star all over the U.S. and Canada as well as a few years in Las Vegas. Favorite roles include Anita/West Side Story, Charity/Sweet Charity, Val/A Chorus Line, Desiree/A Little Night Music, Grushinkaya/Grand Hotel, and Ruby/Dames at Sea. She received a Portland Drama Critics Award for her portrayal of Roxie Hart in Chicago and a Portland Musical Theatre Award for best Actress as Kay Goodman in Nite Club Confidential. She can also be found on the Cabaret stage and has performed on several cruise ships as well as releasing her first CD Voyage. Lately she’s become a Ballroom Dancer and has competed in PRO/AM. M EL A N I E SOU Z A (Earth Mother) is thrilled to be joining Menopause the Musical. A native Rhode Islander who now calls Sarasota, FL home, Souza has graced stages up and down the east coast of the U.S. Favorite Regional performances include American Stage: Hairspray (Prudy Pingleton), Informed Consent (Dean Hagan, Jillian’s Mother), In the Heights (Abuela Claudia); Alhambra Theatre: 9 to 5 (Roz Keith), Social Security (Trudy Hayman) with Barbara Eden, and Addams Family 27
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(Grandma Addams); Ivoryton Playhouse: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do (Esther Simowitz); Lake Dillon Theatre: Sister Act (Sr. Mary Lazarus); TheatreZone: Stepping Out (Dorothy) with Donna McKecknie; and Theatre by the Sea: 9 to 5 and Anything Goes. “Love to John and Carlo for all their love and support.” www.melaniesouza.com L EE BR ACK ET T (Production Stage Manager) is pleased to being re-joining the Menopause and Gfour family. Stage Management credits include the national tours of The Sunshine Boys, Same Time Next Year, Lost Highway, School House Rock Live, and The Second City. Resident theater credits include The Second City e.t.c., Il Riturno D’Ulisse, and Beatrice et Benedict (Chicago Opera Theater); Once Upon a Mattress, The King And I (Utah Musical Theater); as well as countless other shows both nationally and regionally. Brackett would like to thank his family for their generousove and support. SUE HILL (Assistant Stage Manager/Costume Designer) has been designing and creating clothes, costumes, and home textiles since she discovered her grandmother’s treadle sewing machine at the age of nine. She began her career as a studio artist in textiles, graduating from the Rhode Island School of Design and has exhibited wearable art and maintained a business designing custom clothing and costumes for national touring musical group and theatrical productions. She has toured as wardrobe supervisor and Equity Stage Manager. Hill is the National Costume Designer for GFour Productions, designing costumes and props for Menopause the Musical®, Respect, and Motherhood the Musical®. GFOUR PRODUCTIONS (Producer) Proud producers of Menopause the Musical®, now in its 17th year as the longest-running musical in Las Vegas history and can be seen nightly at Harrah’s Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas strip. Menopause is also on tour around the 28
U.S., as well as playing in Spain, Australia, Mexico City, and the UK. Other recent productions include The Play That Goes Wrong on Broadway, winner of London’s Olivier Award for Best Comedy, and starting its U.S. tour this fall; their acclaimed production of Dreamgirls, currently selling out on London’s West End; Groundhog Day The Musical, nominated for seven Tony Awards® including Best Musical; and their Tony Award®-nominated production of Fiddler on the Roof, also launching its national tour this fall. Other selected highlights include winning the 2013 Tony Award® for their 50th anniversary production of Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf; co-financing the five-time Tony Award®, five-time Drama Desk Award, and seven-time Olivier Award winner for Best Musical, Matilda The Musical; and producing the popular 9 to 5 The Musical with music by Dolly Parton, and Ring of Fire the Johnny Cash Musical Show. They began producing in 1981 with Nine, winning the Tony Award® that year for Best Musical. Among their favorite past Broadway productions are My One and Only starring Tommy Tune, Zorba the Greek starring Anthony Quinn, The Rink starring Liza Minnelli, Baby, Grand Hotel, Grind, Big, True West, and the original and the revival of La Cage Aux Folles which won them Tony Awards® for Best Musical in 1983 and Best Revival in 2004. Their combined shows have been nominated for 121 Tony Awards®, winning 44, and 110 Drama Desk Awards, winning 56. For more information, please visit GFourProductions.com. SETH GREENLEAF (Director) A Tony Award®-winner for his work on the 50th anniversary production of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Greenleaf would be the first to tell you he’s lived a theatrical life. A graduate of UCLA’s School of Theatre, Film and Television, he was bitten early by the entertainment bug and has worked in theatre and film his entire adult life.
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Some of his favorite highlights include producing 9 to 5 The Musical on Broadway with Dolly Parton, co-financing the Tony AwardÂŽ-winning musical The Book of Mormon, and directing the awardwinning documentary F(L)AG FOOTBALL. He is President and Artistic Director of Greenleaf Productions (GreenleafProductions.com), and heads the Broadway division of GFour Productions out of New York City. He currently has The Play That Goes Wrong and The Book of Mormon running on Broadway; Dreamgirls and Tina The Musical running in London; and Fiddler on the Roof beginning a national tour this fall. Greenleaf is also a founding member of the Broadway Green Alliance, helping to green the Great White Way, for more information on that effort please visit BroadwayGreen.com.
ALAN J. PLADO (Music Supervisor & Additional Arrangements by) Broadway: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. National Tours: Legally Blonde, Beauty and the Beast, Elf the Musical (1st national; conductor). Plado served as the Music Supervisor for Menopause, and internationally, was the music director and arranger for the show on the West End (Shaw Theater) and in Dublin, Ireland (Tivoli Theater). Regional credits: Legally Blonde with Sally Struthers (Ogunquit Playhouse); Chaps, Crazy for You (PCPA); Striking 12 (Capital Repertory); Best Little Whorehouse (Phoenix Theater); Gypsy, Cats, Footloose (Arizona Broadway), as well as appearances at Laguna Playhouse, Alabama Shakespeare, Milwaukee Repertory, and Geva Theater. NATA L I E N UCCI (Choreography Supervisor) is elated to join the GFour team and Menopause The Musical as choreography supervisor after having completed a run as Soap Star in Southern
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California! Broadway/National tours: Jesus Christ Superstar (Mary u/s) , Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Christine, Jolene, and Muriel u/s). Nucci also recently completed runs of Kiss of the Spiderwoman (as Spiderwoman), Sweet Charity (as Charity) In Southern California. She is the mom on the “Verizon: Meet The Elliots” campaign, and has had a four-year TV series on Nickelodeon Roundhouse and recurring roles on General Hospital (Dee Dee Cerullo). Her choreography work has ranged from music videos, to musical theatre, to Hip Hop and she is a resident teacher at several Southern California studios and Academy’s for Musical theatre, acting , and adult fitness, and restorative worshops mostly for young ballet dancers. She is excited to join this adventure and wishes you all a “Cool Night “ :) JEANIE LINDERS (Creator) is a passionate voice for a generation of women facing more than hot flashes. Presented with the Veteran Feminist Medal of Honor by Gloria Steinem, she has funded women’s education, housing and programs from New Orleans to Kenya and National Ovarian Cancer Coalition among others. Linders’ work in entertainment and producing spans three decades including theatre, music festivals, and celebrity-driven events. She works as a marketing consultant for playwrights and theatres nationally.
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THE MUSIC Music Parodied With Great Appreciation
SONGS WORDS • MUSIC PUBLISHER (USED BY PERMISSION) • COPYRIGHT DATE Chain Of Fools Don Covay, Pronto Music, Spring Time Music, Fourteenth Hour Music (BMI) 1967 / I Heard It Through The Grapevine Norman Whitfield, Barry Strong 1967 / A Sign Of The Times Tony Hatch—Songs of Universal, Inc. (BMI) 1966 / Stayin’ Alive Maurice Gibb, Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, Crompton Songs (BMI) and Gibb Brothers Music (BMI) 1977 / The Lion Sleeps Tonight Hugh Peretti, Luigi Creatore, George David Weiss, Albert Stanton 1961 / Heat Wave Irving Berlin 1933 / Wishin’ And Hopin’ Hal David, Burt Bacharach, New Hidden Valley Music Co., Casa David Music (ASCAP) 1963 / I’m Sorry Ronnie Self, Dub Allbritten—Songs of Universal (BMI) 1968 / The Great Pretender Buck Ram 1956 / California Girls Brian Wilson, Mike Love—Irving Music, Inc. (BMI) 1965 / Help Me Rhonda Brian Wilson, Mike Love—Irving Music, Inc. (BMI) 1965 / Lookin’ For Love In All / The Wrong Places Wanda Mallette, Bob Morrison, Patti Ryan 1980 / Don’t Make Me Over Hal David, Burt Bacharach, New Hidden Valley Music Co., Casa David Music (ASCAP) 1962 / Beauty Is Only Skin Deep Eddie Holland, Norman Whitfield 1966 / Puff, The Magic Dragon Peter Yarrow, Leonard Lipton, Silver Dawn Music, Honalee Melodies (ASCAP) 1963 / The Shoop Shoop Song Rudy Clark 1965 / My Guy Smokey Robinson 1961 / Don’t Say Nothing Bad About My Baby Gerry Goffin/Carole King 1962 / I Got You Babe Sonny Bono—Cotillion Music, Inc. (BMI) 1965 Good Vibrations Mike Love, Brian Wilson— Irving Music, Inc. (BMI) 1966 / What’s Love Got To Do With It Terry Britten, Graham Lyle, WB Music Corp. (ASCAP), Good Single, LTD. (PRS) 1984 / Only You Buck Ram, Ande Rand 1955 / New Attitude Sharon Robinson, Jon Gilutin, Bunny Hull, Songs of Universal, Rockomatic Music, Brass Heart Music (BMI) Universal Music Corp., Robinhill Music, Buchu Music (ASCAP) 1985 / YMCA Jacques Morali, Henri Belolo, Victor Willis 1978
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THE ALL HANDS ON DECK! SHOW SUN, NOVEMBER 11, 2018 AT 3PM
CAST
Jody Madaras Andrew Leonforte
Valerie Hill Kelly Plescia
Lighting Design Art Design Costume Design Sound Design Kevin van Deutekom, Dannica Campbell Dale Dibernardo Les Brown Jr. Ryan Tymensky Production Manager Assistant Production Manager Jason Levya Zachary Levya
Executive Producer Jody Madaras
Associate Producer Valerie Hill
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ABOUT OUR SHOW The ALL HANDS ON DECK! Show was born out of gratitude and patriotism. In 2007, I decided to write a show that would not only say “Thank You” to the greatest generation; the men and woman who served our country during WWII and the Korean Conflict; but also, would remind Americans of a time when our country was truly united. Our 1942 Roadshow & Radio Broadcast is very special to me; I spent nearly four years writing it. Saying something important with these songs was my intention. We are reminded every day that our country has challenges. Our songs and deportment all focus on patriotic unity, our “Can Do!” spirit, and what’s right about our country. For younger generations, this show offers a glimpse into our nation’s future. For the senior generations, it offers a trip down memory lane to the best of times. Ultimately, I simply want everyone to leave the theater feeling a little bit better and happier about our country. I chose the Hollywood Victory Caravan, a group of famous Hollywood film stars who toured America by train in early 1942 selling war bonds, as the setting for the show. My research uncovered that no one had ever written a show based on the Caravan. Their road shows raised millions of dollars for the war effort, and no one had ever fully honored them.
1942 was one of the most pivotal years in world history; paving the way for much of the prosperity we enjoy in our great country today. That’s our theme: feeling united, then and now. —Jody Madaras, creator of The ALL HANDS ON DECK! Show
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR JODY MADARAS (Creator, Director/ Choreographer, Ted Crosley) Broadway: Finian’s Rainbow (with Lauren Bacall). First National Tour: I Love Lucy Live Onstage, The Drowsy Chaperone (u/s Man In Chair, Dance Captain), Irving Berlin’s I Love a Piano - Japan tour. Off-Broadway: Peg O’ My Heart (Irish Repertory), An Evening of Frank Loesser (92nd ST Y). Television: As The World Turns. Regional: Music Man (Riverside Theatre, FL), Singin’ In The Rain (Merry-Go-Round Playhouse), White Christmas (Actors’ Playhouse, VMT), Crazy For You (First Euro-Tour, S.S Norway, Phoenix Theatre—Zoni Award Best Actor 2008, Modesto, CA), Godspell (with Rex Smith), Annie (Paper Mill), Red, Hot & Blue! (Goodspeed Opera House), You Can’t Take It With You (Two River Theatre), 42nd Street (State Theatre of North Carolina). Director/ Choreographer: The Drowsy Chaperone (Gateway Playhouse), Crazy For You (Norwegian Cruise Lines), Little Women, The Musical (Toledo premiere), Heroes (premiere, P.S. 176, NYC), eight original musical revues (Pemberville Opera House).
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Artistic Director: Pemberville Opera House (2001-2007). He is a Graduate of University of Michigan.
ABOUT THE CAST VALERIE HILL (Betty Blake) is so honored to be part of the incredible All Hands On Deck! show and is excited to get to work with the incomparable Jody Madaras whose talents seem boundless. Hill’s an NYU graduate and her favorite shows she’s performed include: Les Misérables (Fantine); Nine; The Full Monty; Do I Hear A Waltz?; Camelot; Nunsense; A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline; She Loves Me; Show Boat; Baby. Heartfelt Interest: Working with animals in need; “Be part of the solution to stop animal cruelty & remember to spay/neuter!” “Love to my family and friends who encourage me to always let my heart sing!”
ANDREW LEONFORTE (John Handley) is delighted to be making his debut with the All Hands On Deck! show. Born and raised in the Bronx, New York, Leonforte is excited to be joining such a talented cast! Credits include: Leo Frank in Parade, Princeton in Avenue Q, Horton in Seussical, Bullfrog in Honk, and Clarence in It’s A Wonderful Life. Attended the AMDA NY Program. Received Vocal Arts Award; Directors Award for Drama; and the Bob Fitzsimmons Scholarship Award. KELLY PLESCIA (Daisy Maxwell) is thrilled to join the cast of The All Hands On Deck! show. Recent credits include: Barrington Stage Company’s Tribes, Cape Rep’s Merrily We Roll Along, Momma Mia!, the world premiere of The Mollyhouse, Legally Blonde, and New Jersey Performing Arts Center/NJYT’s Smokey Joe’s Cafe. She is a Graduate of NYU Tisch’s New Studio on Broadway with a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre.
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40 TRIPS AROUND THE SUN TUE, NOVEMBER 13, 2018 AT 8PM
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ABOUT THE SHOW Historically, few ensembles in the history of recorded music have individually or collectively had a larger imprint on pop culture than the members of TOTO. As individuals, the band members’ performances can be heard on an astonishing 5,000 albums that together amass a sales history of half a billion albums! Amongst these recordings, NARAS applauded the collected works with 225 Grammy® nominations. Band members were South Park characters, while Family Guy did an entire episode around one of their hits, and most recently Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell scored their honeymoon video to “Africa.” As a band, TOTO has sold over 40 million albums, and today continue to be a worldwide arena draw staging standing room only events across the globe. With over 39 years together and thousands of credits and accolades to their names, TOTO remains one of the top selling touring and recording acts in the world. They are the benchmark by which many artists base their sound and production, and they continue to transcend the standards set by the entire music community, being simply synonymous with musical credibility. Their repertoire continues to be current via high profile usage on both broadcast television and in
films. They are pop culture, and are one of the few 70s bands that have endured the changing trends and styles to a career enjoy a multi-generational fan base. It is not an exaggeration to estimate that 95% of the world’s population has heard a performance by a member of TOTO. The list of those they individually collaborated with reads like a who’s who of Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, alongside the biggest names in music. The band took a page from their heroes The Beatles playbook and created a collective that features multiple singers, songwriters, producers, and multi-instrumentalists. In 2015, TOTO released their first new studio album in ten years—TOTO IV. The album exhibited world-class musicianship, masterful arrangements, topical lyrical commentary, and melodies that the collective genius of Lukather, Paich, Porcaro, Williams, and their assembled band-mates brought to life. It debuted Top 10 in nine countries around the world and became their most successful album since 1988 in the U.S. and UK. In 2016 they released the Blu-Ray/ DVD titled Live At Montreux which quickly charted around the globe as well. With the bands 40th Anniversary happening in 2018, TOTO has major plans in the works to celebrate their enduring career.
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PARSONS DANCE THU, NOVEMBER 15, 2018 AT 8PM Artistic Director David Parsons
The Dancers Zoey Anderson Sumire Ishige Madeline Parrish Joan Rodriguez Henry Steele
Shawn Lesniak Deidre Rogan Justus Whitfield
General Manager Resident Lighting Designer Rebecca Josue Howell Binkley
Stage Manager Michael Megliola
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PROGRAM WOLFGANG Choreography by David Parsons Lighting by Michael Mazzola and Howell Binkley Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Costumes by David Murin Performers Zoey Anderson, Shawn Lesniak, Madeline Parrish, Deidre Rogan, Henry Steele, Justus Whitfield Wolfgang was originally commissioned by and created for the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet. THE DUET from FINDING CENTER (excerpt) Choreography by David Parsons Lighting by Howell Binkley Music by Thomas Newman Costumes by Naomi Luppescu Performers Zoey Anderson, Justus Whitfield Finding Center was commissioned by the Harriman-Jewell Series to commemorate its 50th season of bringing the best of the performing arts to Kansas City. Very special thanks to long time-friend and collaborator, Rita Blitt, whose exhibition “Finding Center” provided true inspiration for the work. MA MAISON Choreography by Trey McIntyre Lighting by Travis C. Richardson Music by Preservation Hall Jazz Band Costumes by Jeanne Button Staged for Parsons Dance by Chanel DaSilva Performers Zoey Anderson, Sumire Ishige, Shawn Lesniak, Madeline Parrish, Joan Rodriguez, Deidre Rogan, Henry Steele, Justus Whitfield Ma Maison was commissioned by the New Orleans Ballet Association for Trey McIntyre Project, with additional underwriting provided by the Ann and Joseph Heil Charitable Trust of Milwaukee, WI and Peter and Debbie Wachtell of Boise, ID. Ma Maison has been re-staged on Parsons Dance in 2018 with private commissioning funds from Nancy and Stephen Einhorn, and with public funds from the National Endowment for the Arts. —INTERMISSION— MICROBURST Choreography by David Parsons Music Composed by Avirodh Sharma - Tabla Lighting by Howell Binkley Costumes by Barbara Delo 44
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Performers Zoey Anderson, Shawn Lesniak, Deidre Rogan, Justus Whitfield The original score for Microburst was commissioned by Parsons Dance. CAUGHT Choreography by David Parsons Lighting Concept by David Parsons Lighting Design by Howell Binkley Music by Robert Fripp, “Let the Power Fall” Costume Design by Judy Wirkula Performers Zoey Anderson or Henry Steele Caught is maintained in the active repertory of Parsons Dance through generous support from the Jim and Linda Ellis Foundation. Please be advised that strobe lights will be used during this piece. WHIRLAWAY Choreography by David Parsons Lighting by Howell Binkley Music by Alan Toussaint Music by Allen Toussaint & The Allen Toussaint Orchestra Assistant Choreography by Natalie Lomonte Costumes by Keiko Voltaire Performers Zoey Anderson, Sumire Ishige, Shawn Lesniak, Madeline Parrish, Joan Rodriguez, Deidre Rogan, Henry Steele, Justus Whitfield Whirlaway was commissioned by the New Orleans Ballet Association with generous support from Kerry Clayton and Paige Royer, with, additional support provided by the Parsons Dance Board of Directors.
DANCERS Zoey Anderson, Sumire Ishige, Shawn Lesniak, Madeline Parrish, Joan Rodriguez, Deidre Rogan, Henry Steele, Justus Whitfield
ABOUT THE COMPANY Parsons Dance is a New York City based contemporary American dance company, internationally renowned for its energized, athletic ensemble work. Founded in 1985 by Artistic Director David Parsons and Tony Award®-winning lighting designer Howell Binkley, the company has toured to more than 447 cities, 30 countries, and
five continents and has appeared at such notable venues as The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Sydney Opera House, Maison de la Danse, Teatro La Fenice, and Teatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro. Parsons Dance performs works selected form the vast and varied repertory of more than 75 works created by David Parsons. In addition, established choreographers like Trey McIntyre and Robert Battle are invited to re-stage works from the American canon on its dancers. And, through its newly launched GenerationNOW Fellowship, the company offers commissions to young American choreographers whom Parsons 45
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mentors through the creative process. Parsons Dance is committed to providing enriching experiences beyond its performances as it seeks to engage audiences of all ages through education and outreach programs; through postshow discussions, open rehearsals, studio showcases, video workshops, open company classes, summer workshops for pre-professional dancers; and in-school workshops for public school students. The company is especially proud of its AutismFriendly Programs initiative, launched in 2016, that, features sensory-friendly workshops and relaxed performances for audiences of all abilities. All these activities are driven by the vision of Artistic Director David Parsons, who, for more than 30 years, has combined his choreographic gifts and talent for training highly skilled dancers with a real passion for the art form.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS DAVID PARSONS (Artistic Director & Co-Founder) has enjoyed a remarkable career as a director, choreographer, performer, master teacher, and producer. Raised in Kansas City, Parsons made it to New York at the age of 17 when he received a scholarship to the Alvin Ailey School. After Ailey, he became an understudy with the Paul Taylor Dance Company and then joined the company as a principal dancer. He stayed for eight years. During summers, he toured with MOMIX; he appeared with Mikhail Baryshnikov and Mark Morris in
the first White Oak tour; and he launched his choreographic career by setting work on the Taylor Company and on the National Ballet of Canada, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Batsheva Dance Company, and the Paris Opera Ballet. After leaving the Taylor company, Parsons was a guest artist with New York City Ballet for four years before his artistic prowess led him to undertake such diverse projects as choreographing Aida at Arena di Verona and producing and co-choreographing María de Buenos Aires at the Skirball Center, as well as 46
creating the choreography for Fool’s Fire, a 1992 film directed by Julie Taymor. Perhaps one of his most thrilling assignments was choreographing and directing the dance elements for Times Square 2000, the 24-hour festivities in Times Square celebrating the turn of the Millennium. Parsons continues his involvement in diverse projects, with his most recent gig taking him to Japan, where he choreographed A Knight’s Tale, a new musical theater work directed by John Caird, who previously directed the Broadway and West End productions of Les Misérables and the London’s National Theatre’s production of Candide. Staged at Tokyo’s iconic Imperial Theatre from July 25 through August 29, 2018, the work featured Japanese pop stars in leading roles. In addition to the more than 75 works that he has created for Parsons Dance, Parsons has received commissions from American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, the American Dance Festival, Jacob’s Pillow, the Spoleto Festival, and Het Muziektheater in Amsterdam, among dozens of others. Heralded by The New York Times as “one of the great movers of modern dance,” Parsons has received many accolades throughout his career, including three Choreography Fellowship Grants from the National Endowment of the Arts; the American Choreography Award; the Dance Magazine Award; a Howard Gilman Fellowship; and the Dance Masters of America Annual Award. In May 2018, he received the Capezio Award, one of the most prestigious awards in dance. Howell Binkley (Resident Lighting Designer/Co-Founder) is the proud cofounder of Parsons Dance for which he has designed more than 70 pieces. His Broadway designs include: Come From Away (2017 Tony® nomination), Allegiance, After Midnight (2014 Tony® nomination), How to Succeed… (2011 Tony® nomination), West Side Story (2009
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Tony® nomination), Gypsy starring Patti LuPone, In The Heights (2008 Tony® nomination), Avenue Q, The Full Monty, Parade, Kiss Of The Spider Woman (1993 Tony® nomination). He has made extensive regional and dance works for Alvin Ailey, American Ballet Theatre, Hubbard Street, and The Joffrey Ballet’s Billboards. He is a fivetime Helen Hayes Award recipient and received the 1993 Sir Laurence Olivier Award and the Canadian Dora Award for Kiss of The Spider Woman. Howell also received the 2006 Henry Hewes Design Award; the 2006 Outer Critics Circle Award; and the 2006 Tony Award® for Jersey Boys. In addition, he won both the 2017 Tony Award® and the 2018 Sir Laurence Olivier Award for the lighting design of Hamilton. TREY MCINTYRE (Choreographer) is a choreographer, filmmaker, writer, and photographer. Born in Wichita, Kansas, he trained at North Carolina School of the Arts and Houston Ballet Academy. McIntyre spent 13 years as choreographic associate to Houston Ballet, a position that was created especially for him. He has also created works for American Ballet Theatre, Pennsylvania Ballet, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, New York City Ballet, Queensland Ballet, and Stuttgart Ballet to name a few. In 2005, he founded his own dance company, Trey McIntyre Project, which lauded both critically and as a new model of an arts organization. In 2014, he transitioned the company to focus on photography and video projects. He continues to choreograph worldwide and is working on two books of photography, a Patreon site (patreon.com/treymcintyre), as well as a documentary entitled Gravity Hero. McIntyre has received numerous awards and is a United States Artists Fellow.
AVIRODH SHARMA (Composer) One of the nation’s leading tabla players, was born in Trinidad and trained in tabla playing by his parents Dr. Ravideen and Bharati Ramsamooj, founders of New York City’s East Indian Music Academy. A multifaceted artist, Sharma is also a composer and producer of films, fashion shows, radio, documentaries, and television commercials. He has been featured on TV Asia, STARZ NETWORK, NPR Radio, and NY Daily News and has worked with such artists as Riverdance’s Patrick Mangan, David Murry, Karsh Kale, and Sterling Campbell, and many others. Internationally acclaimed, Sharma’s performances have captivated audiences in Italy, Switzerland, Nepal, India, Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, and the United States. It’s an honor to collaborate with Parsons Dance. REBECCA JOSUE (General Manager) joined Parsons Dance in 2010 as the Company Manager and Stage Manager, and has been lucky enough to tour with the company both nationally and internationally for the past five seasons. Josue became the General Manager for the 2013-2014 season and continues to tour as well. Before joining Parsons Dance, Josue was a freelance company manager, stage manager, producer, theater administrator, and director. She has worked at New York Stage and Film, Mabou Mines, The Public Theater, New World Stages, La Mama, and the Under the Radar Festival among other places in company management, production management, stage management, and in Development.
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WHOOPI GOLDBERG FRI, NOVEMBER 16, 2018 AT 8PM
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ABOUT THE ARTIST In 2002, Whoopi Goldberg became one of a very elite group of artists who have won the Grammy® (Whoopi Goldberg, 1985), the Academy Award® (Ghost, 1991), the Golden Globe® (The Color Purple, 1985 and Ghost, 1991), the Emmy® (as host of AMC’s Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel, 2002 and a Daytime Emmy® for The View in 2009), and a Tony® (Producer of Thoroughly Modern Millie, 2002). She is equally well-known for her humanitarian efforts on behalf of children, the homeless, human rights, education, substance abuse, and the battle against AIDS, as well as many other causes and charities. Among her many charitable activities, Goldberg is a Goodwill Ambassador to the United Nations. Goldberg has appeared in many films such as Jumpin’ Jack Flash, Sister Act, Corrina, Corrina, Boys on the Side, Eddie, The Associate, How Stella Got Her Groove Back, Girl, Interrupted, and Rat Race. She has voiced characters in such animated features as The Lion King, Racing Stripes, Doogal, and Everyone’s Hero. She was part of Tyler Perry’s all-star film adaption of For Colored Girls… a Lifetime Original Movie, A Day Late and a Dollar Short, which she also executive produced, as well as Paramount/ Nickelodeon Movies’ Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and the upcoming feature film Big Stone Gap. She produced the documentary short, Coach, about legendary coach C. Vivian Stringer, for ESPN’s Nine for IX series. She produced and made her directorial debut with the documentary, Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley, which premiered at the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival and premiered on HBO in November 2013. On television she has appeared on Star Trek: The Next Generation, hosted her own syndicated late-night talk show, starred in the NBC sitcom, Whoopi, which she executive produced, as well as the television movies, It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie and Showtime’s Good Fences, which she co-produced with co-star Danny Glover. She produced and appeared on Nick Jr’s Whoopi’s Littleburg 50
and guest starred opposite Benjamin Bratt in A&E’s The Cleaner. She most recently had recurring roles on ABC’s 666 Park Avenue, and in the FOX comedy series, Glee. She currently appears on ABC’s The View, for which she has won a Daytime Emmy Award®. As she has in every other facet of her career, Goldberg has made her mark as a producer on television and on Broadway including Sister Act, which is currently playing throughout the world. In 1992, Goldberg made her debut as an author with her first children’s book, Alice. Her second literary endeavor, simply entitled Book, became a bestseller in the U.S. and around the world. Hyperion Books published Whoopi’s Big Book of Manners in 2006 and launched the Sugar Plum Ballerinas book series for young readers in 2008 with Plum Fantastic, followed by Toeshoe Trouble, Perfectly Prima, Terrible Terrel, Sugar Plums to the Rescue!, and Dancing Diva. Is It Just Me?, and If Someone Says ‘You Complete Me’ Run are her most recent books for adults. Among her many awards and honors, Goldberg has placed prints of her hands, feet, and braids in the forecourt of the famed Grauman’s Chinese Theatre and received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in front of the Kodak Theatre.
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THE FAB FAUX
A HARD DAY’S NIGHT AND REVOLVER IN THEIR ENTIRETIES SAT, NOVEMBER 17, 2018 AT 8PM
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ABOUT THE SHOW Most of us never saw The Beatles in concert but The Fab Faux faithfully recreate some of the most extraordinary music ever written and are arguably, the next best thing. Five of the hardest-working musicians from NYC tackle the Beatles’ most demanding material, live. Now in their 20th year performing together, The Fab Faux’s members are Jimmy Vivino (Conan), legendary bassist Will Lee (Late Night with David Letterman), drummer Rich Pagano (Rosanne Cash, Roger Waters), keyboardist Jack Petruzzelli (Joan Osborne, Patti Smith, Rufus Wainwright), and guitarist Frank Agnello (Phoebe Snow, Marshall Crenshaw). They are sometimes aided by The Hogshead Horns and The Creme Tangerine Strings to achieve an uncanny recreation of the Beatles’ complex orchestral sound. The shows set list changes radically: sometimes the White Album in its entirety, sometimes Abbey Road, but most times
a varied themed show. In the end, a soulful and dynamic evening of the greatest music ever written by the most celebrated Beatles band. “The greatest Beatles band, without the wigs” —Rolling Stone
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STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE IN CONCERT Twentieth Century Fox Presents A Lucasfilm Ltd. production Starring Mark Hamill Harrison Ford Carrie Fisher Peter Cushing and Alec Guinness Written and Directed by George Lucas Produced by Gary Kurtz Music by John Williams Panavision Prints by Deluxe Technicolor MPAA PG Rating
Original Motion Picture Disneymusicemporium.com Tonight’s program is a presentation of the complete film Star Wars: A New Hope with a live performance of the film’s entire score, including music played by the orchestra during the end credits. Out of respect for the musicians and your fellow audience members, please remain seated until the conclusion of the credits. Star Wars: A New Hope is a trademark and copyright of Disney. Licensed by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox, Lucasfilm Ltd., and Warner/Chappell Music. All rights reserved.
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Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert – Film with Orchestra presentation licensed by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox, Lucasfilm Ltd., and Warner/Chappell Music. President, Disney Music Group: Ken Bunt SVP/GM, Disney Concerts: Chip McLean Supervising Technical Director: Alex Levy – Epilogue Media Music Composed by John Williams Music Preparation: Mark Graham, Matthew Voogt, and Joann Kane Music Service Film Preparation for Concert Performance: Ramiro Belgardt Business Affairs, Lucasfilm: Rhonda Hjort and Chris Holm Business Affairs, Disney Concerts: Darryl Franklin, Meg Ross, and Jesenia Gallegos Business Affairs, Warner-Chappell: Scott McDowell Non-Theatrical Sales, Twentieth Century Fox: Julian Levin Operations, Disney Concerts: Mae Crosby and Royd Haston
CONSTA N T I N E K I TSOPOU LOS Constantine Kitsopoulos is a conductor whose musical experiences comfortably span the worlds of opera, symphony, musical theater, and film with live orchestra. The 2018–19 season marks his 10 th as music director of the Festival of the Arts BOCA. He was artistic director of the OK Mozart Festival from 2013–15 and spent eight years as music director of the Queens Symphony Orchestra. Kitsopoulos founded Chatham Opera in 2005 and is general director of the New York Grand Opera. Highlights of recent seasons include appearances with the New York Philharmonic, the Baltimore, Colorado, Detroit, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, Toledo, San Antonio, and San Francisco symphony orchestras, and the Calgary Philharmonic, National Arts Centre Orchestra, and the New York Pops. Kitsopoulos has been music director and conductor of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella on Broadway and
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the Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess, the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical revival featuring Audra McDonald and Norm Lewis. He is co-composer of a new musical theater piece called Temple, based on the life of Temple Grandin. N E W J E R SE Y SY M PHON Y ORCH EST R A Named “a vital, artistically significant musical organization” by The Wall Street Journal, the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra embodies that vitality through its statewide presence and critically acclaimed performances, education partnerships, unparalleled access to music, and the Orchestra’s superb musicians. Music Director Xian Zhang—a “dynamic podium presence” The New York Times has praised for her “technical abilities, musicianship and maturity”— continues her acclaimed leadership of the NJSO. The Orchestra presents classical, pops, and family programs, as well as outdoor summer concerts and special events. Embracing its legacy as a statewide orchestra, the NJSO is the resident orchestra of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark and regularly performs at State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick, Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank, Richardson Auditorium in Princeton, Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown, and bergenPAC in Englewood. Partnerships with New Jersey arts organizations, universities, and civic organizations remain a key element of the Orchestra’s statewide identity. In addition to its lauded artistic programming, the NJSO presents a suite of education and community engagement programs that promote meaningful, lifelong engagement with live music. Programs include school-time Concerts for Young People, NJSO Youth Orchestras family of student ensembles, led by José Luis Domínguez, and El Sistema-inspired NJSO CHAMPS (Character, Achievement and Music Project). NJSO musicians annually perform original chamber music programs at community events in a variety of settings statewide through the NJSO Community Partners program. 59
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NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA XIAN ZHANG, Music Director, The Jaqua Foundation Chair FIRST VIOLIN Eric Wyrick, Concertmaster, The Donald L. Mulford Chair Brennan Sweet, Associate Concertmaster David Southorn, Assistant Concertmaster Adriana Rosin, Assistant Concertmaster Naomi Youngstein James Tsao Xin Zhao Darryl Kubian SECOND VIOLIN Francine Storck, Principal, The Dr. Merton L. Griswold, Jr. Chair Rebekah Johnson, Assistant Principal Debra Biderman Ann Kossakowski John Connelly Susan Gellert* Alexandra Neglia Ming Yang Héctor Falcón VIOLIN Fatima Aaziza Wendy Y. Chen Maya Shiraishi JoAnna Farrer Minji Kwon Bryan Hernandez-Luch Monica Davis
VIOLA Frank Foerster, Principal, The Margrit McCrane Chair Elzbieta Weyman, Assistant Principal Michael Stewart Christine Terhune Martin Andersen Lucy Corwin Henry Kao Brett Deubner David Blinn CELLO Jonathan Spitz, Principal, The MCJ Amelior Foundation Chair, in honor of Barbara Bell Coleman Na-Young Baek, Assistant Principal Sarah Seiver Ted Ackerman Frances Rowell Hyewon Kim Philo Lee BASS Paul Harris•, Principal, The Lawrence J. Tamburri Chair Frank Lomolino Jonathan Storck, The Andrew and Katherine Davis Chair David Rosi FLUTE Bart Feller, Principal, The Edda and James Gillen Chair Kathleen Nester PICCOLO Kathleen Nester OBOE Robert Ingliss, Principal, The Arthur E. Walters and Marjory S. Walters Chair Andrew Adelson
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ENGLISH HORN Andrew Adelson CLARINET Karl Herman, Principal, The Roy and Diana Vagelos Chair Andrew Lamy E-FLAT CLARINET Andrew Lamy BASSOON Robert Wagner, Principal, The Charlotte and Morris Tanenbaum Chair Mark Timmerman HORN Chris Komer, Principal Andrea Menousek Lawrence DiBello Susan Standley TRUMPET Garth Greenup, Principal, The Amadeus Circle Chair Michael Baker David Larson TROMBONE Charles Baker, Principal Vernon Post Vincent Belford TUBA Derek Fenstermacher, Principal, The Liss Chair TIMPANI David Fein, Acting Principal, The Mia and Victor Parsonnet Chair PERCUSSION David Fein, Principal
PERSONNEL Adria Benjamin, Personnel Manager Naomi Youngstein, Assistant Manager LIBRARIAN Ann Kossakowski * Leave of absence for the 2018–19 season • Deceased Sep 2, 2018 The NJSO uses a system of string rotation. In each string section, members are listed in order of seniority. The musicians and librarians employed by the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra are members of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada.
MELISSA ETHERIDGE THE HOLIDAY SHOW FRI, NOVEMBER 30, 2018 AT 8PM
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ABOUT THE ARTIST Melissa Etheridge is one of rock music’s greatest female icons. Her critically acclaimed eponymous debut album was certified double platinum. Etheridge’s popularity built around such memorable songs as “Bring Me Some Water,” “No Souvenirs,” and “Ain’t It Heavy” for which she won her first Grammy® for Best Female Rock Vocal. Etheridge hit her commercial and artistic stride with her fourth album, Yes I Am, featuring the massive hits “I’m the Only One” and “Come to My Window,” a searing song of longing that brought her a second Grammy®. The six time platinum album spent more than two and a half years on the album chart. Etheridge is also an Oscar® winner for Best Original Song in 2007. In 2011 Etheridge made her Broadway debut as St. Jimmy in Green Day’s rock opera,
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American Idiot, where she replaced Billie Joe Armstrong for one week, and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In fall of 2016, Etheridge released Memphis Rock & Soul, her first album since 2014. Recorded at Royal Studios in Memphis, the album features original material as well as interpretations of classic songs from the legendary Stax catalog. For these special holiday shows, Etheridge will be performing songs from her 2008 holiday album, A New Thought For Christmas. Songs will include fan favorites and holiday classics such as “Merry Christmas Baby,” Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” “O Night Divine,” and more.
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$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 Accenture Boraie Development Bristol-Myers Squibb Thomas and Agnes Carvel Foundation Colgate-Palmolive 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. Rangam Consultants 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 64
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 Stephen Jones Joseph Light Len Littman The Luckhowec Family Mr. and Mrs. Duncan L. MacMillan Farryn Melton Kenneth G. and Jennifer J. Osterman Jaime Raskulinecz and Linda Varas GOLD CIRCLE ($3,000+) Bryan Baugh Lauren D. Bercik, Esq. 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 Andrew and Pamela Lovasz Donna and Lance Miyamoto Ed and Lidia Moragas Carlo and Michele Pascetta Richard A. Patt MD 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 Joseph C. Nastus Doris and Dennis O’Dea Rita Paszamant Susan and Brent Podlogar Felipe Rodriquez Dr. Ronald Sanes Janie and George Schildge Roberto Silva Moreira and Mark McMahon Dr. and Mrs. Patrick Sinko Mary A. and Sal Sisto Rona Solberg Art and Eva Stevens Dr. William Terens 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 Michele Shields Buono, in memory of George V. Buono 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 John and Diana Lucs Kinder Morgan Foundation KPMG Jordan Krantz Michael and Suzanne Lindemann Mr. and Mrs. Daniel McDonnell Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Thomas Oates Bonnie Petrock Leo V. Priola, RN Ann and Robert Rafano Frank Santiago and Dana Farrell Senator Bob and Ellen Smith James Tuttle Walmart Foundation
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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 Phil Battista William and Nancy Beachell Krystyna Borysewicz Mr. and Mrs. John A. Bradley II 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 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 Mary Ellen Kaulius Wayne and Debi Klokis Nick and Michele Lombardi Bruce A. Lowenhaupt 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 The Mero Family Carol Miller Richard J. Moylan Debi Mulanax Carmen and Beth Nastus Richard Nawrocki Tina and Victor Ngai John Petrolino Russell and Janet Piparo Mr. and Mrs. Igor Portnoy William V. Purcell Joseph Quinones Jr. Paul J. Rickerson Gary Roth 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 Barry and Marcia Nathanson 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
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) FRIEND ($100+) Anonymous (4) Gail and Jeffrey Aaron Carol Adelman Linda Agalloco Tom and Marie Andreano Denise Arnone Dale and Linda Bachman Stephanie and Ed Bartz Albert and Mildred Bieber Charles Billy 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 Dr. and Mrs. James Cline 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. Lenore and Harvey Feldman 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 Kevin and Kathleen Golmont Gilbert Grant Alex and Kimberly Grebel Mr. Stuart Grow Daniela Guido 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 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 Leonard and Bonny Kelter Thomas Kerekes Michael Kesler and Barbara Reed
Susan Kingsley Iris I. Kislin Edna Klein Suzanne M. Klein Janet Koenig Joyce Kosa Eleanor Kovalinsky William and Eleanor Kover 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 Joseph P. Masterson Marie Paulette Matis 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 Debbie Joy Polacik George Poppe III Robert J. Powers Robert S. Pritchett Mugure Pyron Chris and Helen Quinn Jo Ann and Tony Razzano Dawn Roccaro 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 Michele Senko 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 Michael Taylor 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. 69
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 Antonio Fernández 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
Sharon Cyktor John Gantner Timothy W. Harbison Andrew J. Markey Richard McDonald Vincent Pungello Ernesto Quinteros Dave Retcher James Tignanelli Jennifer Zimmer
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Sarah K. Chaplin President & CEO
May R. Van Norman Vice President of Development
Marlene Canavera u Executive Assistant to the President & CEO
Linsey Short Deputy Director of Development
EDUCATION & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Lian Farrer 9 Vice President of Education & Community Engagement Erik Stratton Education & Community Engagement Manager FINANCE Ann C. Zawartkay, CPA, CGMA Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Patricia Lanza l Accounting Clerk & Volunteer Coordinator Joseph Rodriguez l General Ledger Accountant OPERATIONS Joe Stoltman Vice President of Theater Operations Bill Riker Project Manager Tim Bailey C Facility Manager Production Marian Zennie Production Manager Craig Werner 9 Master Electrician, Lighting Designer Willie Weist C Head Audio 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
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 Vice President of Marketing & Guest Services 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 Gary Frangione u Inventory Control Supervisor and Ticket Concierge Guest Services Don McKim C Director of Ticketing Services Raymond Dobrovolsky Guest Services Director 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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“smart, funny and utterly engrossing” – The New York Times
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PART 2
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GEORGE STREET PLAYHOUSE 103 College Farm Road, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
David Saint, Artistic Director • Kelly Ryman, Managing Director
Grant funding has been provided by the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders through a grant award from the Middlesex County Cultural and Arts Trust Fund.
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THANK YOU PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL MEMBERS! On September 27, we held our annual on stage dinner celebrating our President’s Council level members and above. These dedicated supporters sustain our organization and help support our mission. Photos by Mary Brown.
Top left—From left to right: C. Judson Hamlin, State Theatre President & CEO Sarah K. Chaplin, Vice President of Development May Van Norman, and Carol Hamlin. Below left—From left to right: Wanda Hope (State Theatre Trustee), Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer for Johnson & Johnson; Gil Blitz; and Fidel Garcia. Above—From left to right: Irina Kanevsky, Alice DeVoe, and Peter Stavrianidis (State Theatre Trustee), Principal Owner for Venus Jewelers.
BALLET HISPÁNICO MAKES THEIR STATE THEATRE DEBUT! State Theatre President & CEO Sarah K. Chaplin (center right) with Ballet Hispanico’s Artistic Director Eduardo Vilaro (center left); choreographer Michelle Manzanales (fourth from left); Jody Gottfried Arnhold, Honorary Chair, Ballet Hispánico Board of Directors; and the company of Ballet Hispanico on stage before the October 11th performance. 78
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