24-25 Applause Volume 1 - Fall 2024 by The Center for the Performing Arts

FALL 2024 OFFICIAL PROGRAM

HAMILTON’S RENÉE ELISE GOLDSBERRY BRINGS BROADWAY MAGIC TO THE PALLADIUM STAGE PAGE 6

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WELCOME TO THE CENTER!

Few things are more exciting than the start of a new performance season, and this one seems extra special here at the Center.

In case you missed the news, the Palladium recently underwent the most extensive infrastructure upgrades since its opening in 2011, with new, state-of-the-art LED lighting and a PA system custom-designed for the concert hall and the wide range of activities that take place here. Whether your tastes run to classical masterworks, contemporary rock and pop, stand-up comedy or acoustic folk styles, you can look forward to a richer and more focused audio and visual experience.

Kicking off with the funk and soul of the Average White Band, this first leg of the season features the return of rising jazz diva Veronica Swift and debut Center appearances by Jerome Collins of Straight No Chaser, Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys, and Renée Elise Goldsberry of Hamilton fame. You can read about Goldsberry’s amazing career in our cover story on Page 6.

Along with return visits from genre-defying favorites Ben Folds and Damien Escobar, the coming weeks include classic rock from Grand Funk Railroad, the Chicago (the band) tribute act Leonid & Friends, and Space Oddity, billed as “The Quintessential David Bowie Tribute Experience.” The Australian Chamber Orchestra will deliver a fresh take on Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, and the innovative Vitamin String Quartet will interpret the music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton and beyond.

For something different, you can enjoy the comedy of viral video stars #IMOMSOHARD or get primed for Halloween with the spooky stories of Dana & Greg Newkirk’s Haunted Objects Live.

As always, the Center offers a rich menu of family activities and educational experiences for people of all ages. You’ll find highlights in the pages ahead, along with information about our Live at the Center local music series, the services and amenities available to our patrons, and the convenient ways in which you can support the Center’s mission.

Special thanks to all of the partners and supporters who make our mission possible, and thanks to you for joining us this season!

Jeffrey C. McDermott President/CEO

Michael Feinstein Artistic Director

Satis fied?

RENÉE ELISE GOLDSBERRY HAS DONE IT ALL – AND SHE’S FAR FROM FINISHED

BY SCOTT HALL

Even if she hadn’t scored the biggest break of her life, Renée Elise Goldsberry could still tout a multi-hyphenated career that would be the envy of any performer.

The California native has been active for over two decades as a vocalist, songwriter and award-winning actress of stage and screen. Her TV credits have included Ally McBeal, One Life to Live, The Good Wife, the title role in HBO’s The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks and an ongoing Emmy-nominated lead role in the comedy series Girls5eva on Netflix. A pillar of the New York theater scene, Goldsberry made her Broadway debut in 2002 as Nala in The Lion King and continued with roles in Rent and The Color Purple, filling out her schedule with OffBroadway work and national tours.

Then came a little thing called Hamilton. The hip-hop historical Broadway blockbuster revitalized the world of musical theater, claiming the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and a record-breaking 16 nominations and 11 wins at the 2016 Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

Just filling those beautiful concert halls with music that people know and love, that’s a celebration of the best of us.

– Renée Elise Goldsberry

Goldsberry originated the role of Angelica Schuyler, who delivers the showstopping “Satisfied” in a swirl of soaring vocals and rapid-fire rhyming. For her work in Hamilton, she won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical, the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical, the Broadway.com Audience Award for Favorite Featured Actress in a Musical, and a shared Grammy Award for the cast recording. She also appeared in the acclaimed 2020 film version of Hamilton that streamed on Disney+.

The experience was life-changing for everyone involved, Goldsberry says in a telephone interview.

“We have a very signature experience that will keep us connected forever, not only to each other, but to the audiences of people who also love that show and are really passionate about its message,” she says. “And that’s the great joy I get, performing around the country, is meeting members of that family, members of the community of people that really love what that show represents, love that music and just love to be in a space with other people enjoying it.”

All the while, Goldsberry has cultivated another side as a songwriter, recording artist and concert performer, which she will showcase Oct. 12 at the Palladium, backed by bass, drums, guitar, keys and “three of the greatest singers you’ve ever heard in your life.” The show celebrates the power of love with songs from the worlds of soul, pop, rock, jazz, blues and folk, she says. “And then, of course, we end the evening with a huge bang, with all of the songs from the Broadway shows that I’ve been in, that people love to hear.”

She compares the experience to an old-time revival meeting, “specifically because we have selected music that is inspirational and, I think, very necessary for the times we live in,” she says. “I think what’s most thrilling is an opportunity to lift up the universal experience that we have, and very specifically love in many different forms. That’s the theme of the evening, and it works really well in the most beautiful spaces around this country, just filling those beautiful concert halls with music that people know and love, that’s a celebration of the best of us.”

The show has been evolving on the road since 2017 and now includes a growing repertoire of original music. Goldsberry – a past winner of the annual John Lennon Songwriting Contest – has been stockpiling songs for an album release later this year and is now pondering how best to share the collection through today’s various platforms, perhaps in conjunction with a new film.

Satisfied, which premiered in June at the Tribeca Film Festival, is a feature-length documentary tracing Goldsberry’s efforts to balance family and career as Hamilton became a phenomenon. She and her husband have a 15-year-old son and an 11-year-old daughter.

“That journey is the most remarkable of all of the journeys I’m on, just being their mother and watching them become the awesome human beings that they are,” she says. “There’s been a lot of miracles in my life, and there’s a lot of excitement, but nothing overshadows the joy of that.”

Goldsberry doesn’t see career and family as opposing forces.

“In reality, they really do serve to make you better in the roles you play in each,” she says. “I’m definitely a better performer because I’m a mother, and I’m a better mother because of the opportunity I get to step into these roles, playing awesome human beings, with all of that experience.”

As for the wide-ranging nature of her career, Goldsberry notes the importance of remaining open to opportunity and building on each experience as a branch to others.“If you say yes and you’re prepared, you get blessed with a career like the one I’ve had, which is extremely diverse and it feels perfect, really perfect,” she says. “You just keep moving down this road of showing up, saying yes, and having the opportunity to connect with people in all different facets.”

Renée Elise Goldsberry

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

Case in point: Girls5eva, which originated on Peacock and recently streamed its third season on Netflix. Goldsberry is joined by Sara Bareilles, Busy Philipps and Paula Pell as middle-aged members of a one-hit girl group trying to rekindle the magic. The show provides many opportunities for art to imitate life, she says, and vice versa.

“The show has really been inspirational for me, because it’s about a group of women who continue to nurture each other’s dreams and continue to be very ambitious in terms of what they’re doing with their gift – singing and being a group together and continuing to ask the world to make space for them,” she says. “I have been fueled in my own pursuits by the opportunity to play that character and to work with that group of women and Meredith Scardino, our show runner. They all do so many different kinds of things – they write, they perform, they act. Being around other people that are also doing it makes it more fun. It’s like wind at your back.”

Meanwhile, Hamilton – which will mark its 10th anniversary next year – remains a presence in Goldsberry’s life. Does she ever worry that it outshines her other accomplishments?

“I often joke that if I walk into every room, and they play ‘Satisfied’ for the rest of my life before I have a chance to say anything, I would be absolutely fine with that,” she says with a laugh. “It has only opened doors for me. It truly has only been a gift in my life.”

YOUR SUPPORT PROVIDES PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATION FOR ALL AGES!

Alongside the world-class arts and entertainment events we present at our three venues, a vital part of the Center’s mission is our robust menu of educational and outreach programming for patrons of all ages.

Examples include:

• The Saturday morning Peanut Butter & Jam sessions, which introduce preschoolers to the joy of live music and the performing arts

• The FrontRow program, which brings high school and college music students into touring artists’ sound checks to observe, ask questions and learn about life as a professional performer

• The Science of Light & Sound is a fun and interactive 60-minute experience provided free to school groups that uses the Palladium concert hall’s lighting and PA systems to demonstrate key science concepts, reinforcing lessons from the classroom

• The Palladium Bookies, an engaging book club and discussion group for readers interested in arts-related issues

• Budget-friendly classes and experiential opportunities for older youth and adults, including Songwriting, Ukulele and Intro to Stand-Up Comedy

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AVERAGE WHITE BAND: A FUNK FINALE

SATURDAY AUGUST 10 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

One of the great soul and funk bands of all time brings its farewell tour to the Center, performing its biggest hits and fan favorites such as the U.S. No. 1 single “Pick Up the Pieces,” “Cut The Cake,” “Queen of My Soul,” “Walk On By” and “Schoolboy Crush.” Formed in London in 1972, the Average White Band took the influences of R&B heroes such as Marvin Gaye, James Brown and Stevie Wonder, along with jazz greats like Cannonball Adderley and the Crusaders, and developed a sound that connected with audiences worldwide. The performance coincides with the second annual Carmel Jazz Fest.

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JEROME COLLINS: REWIND –A JOURNEY TO MOTOWN & BEYOND

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 13 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON

Rewind: A Journey to Motown and Beyond is a captivating solo performance featuring Jerome Collins of the famed a cappella group Straight No Chaser, 2022 inductees to the Great American Songbook Hall of Fame. This show pays homage to the legendary sounds of Motown and classic R&B, taking the audience through electrifying renditions of timeless hits from some of the world’s most iconic musicians and renowned artists. With a set list that includes songs from legends like Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke and Stevie Wonder, Collins’ soulful delivery ensures an unforgettable experience.

Special Guest: Singer-songwriter and Straight No Chaser alum Ryan Ahlwardt will open the show.

DREWRY SIMMONS VORNEHM JAZZ SERIES

VERONICA SWIFT

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON

Veronica Swift established herself as one of the world’s top young jazz singers with her first two albums, Confessions (2019) and This Bitter Earth (2021), showcasing her virtuosic technique, interpretive ingenuity, bracing songwriting and keen arrangements. She describes her latest album, 2023’s Veronica Swift, as “transgenre,” with influences that include French and Italian opera, European classical music, bossa nova, blues, funk and industrial rock. “As rooted in jazz as I’ve been, there’s a uniquely visceral power in rock and soul music that’s always fueled my creative passion,” she says. “The people I admire most show themselves unabashedly, and that’s the kind of tradition I want to be a part of.”

Special Guest: New York City-based singer-songwriter and composer Alicia Walter will open the show.

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NICK CARTER: WHO I AM TOUR

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 26 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM

Nick Carter was only 12 when he auditioned for what would become America’s biggest boy band. Since then, the Backstreet Boys have sold more than 130 million records worldwide and earned five Grammy nominations, among other honors. Carter’s solo career has produced three albums, along with singles including last year’s “Hurts to Love You,” which topped charts in the U.S. and Canada. His TV and film work has included VH1’s I Heart Nick Carter and appearances on The Masked Singer and Dancing with the Stars. After completing a world tour with the Backstreet Boys in 2023, Carter launched the current Who I Am Tour, his first solo outing in seven years.

KATZ, SAPPER & MILLER POP/ROCK SERIES

LEONID & FRIENDS: THE MUSIC OF CHICAGO AND MORE

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

Hailing from Russia, Leonid & Friends have drawn legions of fans with their uncanny ability to capture the spirit, musicality and fire of the American classic-rock group Chicago. Gaining attention with viral videos, the group has since expanded its repertoire to include such artists as Earth Wind & Fire, Blood Sweat & Tears, Ides of March, Stevie Wonder and Steely Dan, along with new original material. The 11-piece band now has more than 700,000 followers across social media, an astonishing 200 million+ video views, and over 200 successful U.S. shows under its belt.

KATZ, SAPPER & MILLER POP/ROCK SERIES

DAMIEN ESCOBAR: VICTORY LAP TOUR

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

Contemporary soul violinist Damien Escobar returns to the Palladium to celebrate 20 years of music. Hailing from Jamaica, Queens, he began studying music as a child and at age 10 became the youngest artist ever admitted to the Juilliard School, graduating at age 13. The Emmy winner and NAACP Image Award nominee began playing at New York City subway stations and first gained national attention as half of the duo Nuttin’ But Stringz before launching a solo career with his energetic performances and crossover mix of classical, jazz, pop, R&B and hip-hop.

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BEN FOLDS: PAPER AIRPLANE REQUEST TOUR

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM

Ben Folds is widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of his generation. The Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter-composer has created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and many collaborative projects. For the past three decades, he has toured as a pop artist while also performing with some of the world’s greatest symphony orchestras. A New York Times bestselling author and podcast host, Folds also composes for film, TV and theater, guest stars in films and TV, and serves as the Artistic Advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

Special Guest: Actor, singer and composer Lindsey Kraft will open the show.

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SPECIAL EVENT

#IMOMSOHARD: LADIES’ NIGHT

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

Kristin and Jen of #IMOMSOHARD have been the voice and comedic relief for millions of women (and a few men) for nearly a decade. With more than 300 million views of their viral videos, an Amazon stand-up special, a New York Times bestselling book, a children’s book, a wine line, a podcast and a CBS pilot, these moms have been spreading the truth and the laughter about womanhood and motherhood. The OGs of the Internet, the original accidental influencers, the comedians with early bedtimes, Kristin and Jen cover the topics no one else will – with each other, with wine, with big, gummy, loud laughs. Recommended for ages 18 and older.

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SERIES RENÉE ELISE GOLDSBERRY

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

Actress and singer Renée Elise Goldsberry is perhaps best known for her role as Angelica Schuyler in the musical phenomenon Hamilton, earning a Tony Award, a Grammy Award and a Drama Desk Award. Other Broadway credits have included The Color Purple, The Lion King and Rent. On television, she has appeared in One Life to Live and The Good Wife and currently stars in Tina Fey’s Emmy-nominated series Girls5eva on Netflix. In concert, Goldsberry and her backup singers have the audience on their feet stomping and clapping in a highenergy spiritual journey reminiscent of an old-fashioned revival.

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CLASSICAL SERIES AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 AT 7PM | THE PALLADIUM

The Australian Chamber Orchestra makes waves around the world with its explosive performances and brave interpretations, embracing celebrated classics alongside new commissions and adventurous cross-artform collaborations. Led by Artistic Director Richard Tognetti since 1990, the ACO performs more than 100 concerts each year. Its recordings of Bach’s violin works won three consecutive ARIA Awards, the Australian equivalent of the Grammy. Recent releases include Water|Night Music with Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood, Beethoven 1, 2, & 3 Eroica, and ARIA Award-winning albums River and Indies & Idols. In this program, the ACO will perform their acclaimed presentation of The Four Seasons, interspersing Vivaldi’s beloved masterpiece with music by Egyptian-Australian oud virtuoso Joseph Tawadros.

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GRAND FUNK RAILROAD

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

Marking 55 years since its 1969 formation in Flint, Michigan, Grand Funk Railroad is “comin’ to your town (to) help you party it down.” In its ’70s heyday, the band packed arenas worldwide with its hard-driving sound and Top 40 hits including “We’re an American Band,” “I’m Your Captain/ Closer to Home,” “The Loco-Motion” and “Some Kind of Wonderful,” which remain in regular rotation on classic-rock radio. On this tour, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Gold single “The Loco-Motion,” original members Don Brewer (vocals and drums) and Mel Schacher (bass) lead a five-piece band of rock veterans whose credits include .38 Special, Robert Palmer and Bob Seger’s Silver Bullet Band.

KATZ, SAPPER & MILLER POP/ROCK SERIES

SPACE ODDITY: THE QUINTESSENTIAL DAVID BOWIE TRIBUTE EXPERIENCE

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

Space Oddity is a live, theatrically staged, elaborately costumed multimedia spectacle that transports audiences on a musical journey through the continually evolving career of the late David Bowie. Actor-musician David Brighton has played the lead role for two decades, performing throughout North America, Europe, China and elsewhere with the Space Oddity band. He also has portrayed Bowie in various TV and stage projects, including the Las Vegas show Legends in Concert, as well as George Harrison in a number of Beatles tribute productions.

SPECIAL EVENT

DANA & GREG NEWKIRK’S HAUNTED OBJECTS LIVE

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 AT 7PM | THE TARKINGTON

Are you ready to uncover the chilling true stories behind the world’s most haunted objects? Join Greg and Dana Newkirk (Travel Channel’s Kindred Spirits, Amazon Prime’s Hellier) for an interactive presentation that will leave you on the edge of your seat. As full-time paranormal investigators, the Newkirks have spent their lives collecting and caring for cursed artifacts, possessed dolls and other creepy artifacts said to display supernatural activity. In this presentation, they will take you on a journey through history, folklore and true-life accounts of encounters with objects that seem to possess lives of their own.

KATZ, SAPPER & MILLER POP/ROCK SERIES

VITAMIN STRING QUARTET: THE MUSIC OF TAYLOR SWIFT, BRIDGERTON AND BEYOND

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 AT 7PM | THE PALLADIUM

Long before Bridgerton broke the Netflix algorithm, Vitamin String Quartet had helped establish classical crossover as a genuine force in contemporary music. Fresh off hi-profile placements in Seasons 1-3 of the aforementioned streaming smash, VSQ has “reached a mainstream, global audience” (Variety) and “charmed the world with their classical covers” (Nylon). On its latest tour, VSQ has created fresh arrangements of the cultural phenomenon that is Taylor Swift, performing innovative renditions of Swift’s music alongside familiar hits from Billie Eilish, BTS, Bridgerton, The Weeknd and Daft Punk. VSQ is one of the world’s most popular string ensembles, with over 2 billion streams and seven albums charting on both Billboard Classical and Classical Crossover charts.

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DREWRY SIMMONS VORNEHM JAZZ SERIES

KATZ, SAPPER & MILLER POP/ROCK SERIES

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CLASSICAL SERIES

TELAMON PASSPORT SERIES

SONGBOOK ACADEMY IN CONCERT

SATURDAY, JULY 20 AT 7PM | THE PALLADIUM

AVERAGE WHITE BAND: A FUNK FINALE

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

JEROME COLLINS: REWIND–

A JOURNEY TO MOTOWN & BEYOND

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON

VERONICA SWIFT

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON

CENTER CELEBRATION 2024 WITH CHRIS BOTTI

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 AT 5PM | THE PALLADIUM

NICK CARTER: WHO I AM TOUR

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM

LEONID & FRIENDS: THE MUSIC OF CHICAGO AND MORE

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

DAMIEN ESCOBAR: VICTORY LAP TOUR

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

BEN FOLDS: PAPER AIRPLANE REQUEST TOUR

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM

#IMOMSOHARD: LADIES’ NIGHT

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

RENÉE ELISE GOLDSBERRY

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 AT 7PM | THE PALLADIUM

GRAND FUNK RAILROAD

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

SPACE ODDITY: THE QUINTESSENTIAL

DAVID BOWIE TRIBUTE EXPERIENCE

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

DANA & GREG NEWKIRK’S HAUNTED OBJECTS LIVE

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 AT 7PM | THE TARKINGTON

VITAMIN STRING QUARTET: THE MUSIC OF TAYLOR SWIFT, BRIDGERTON AND BEYOND

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 AT 7PM | THE PALLADIUM

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HOLIDAY

SPECIAL EVENTS

ZAKIR HUSSAIN & RAHUL SHARMA

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

BONEY JAMES: SLOW BURN TOUR

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

THE MAGIC OF MICHAEL GRANDINETTI EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 AT 2PM & 8PM | THE TARKINGTON

GRUPO NICHE

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

THE PIANO GUYS

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 AT 4PM & 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

BUCKETS N BOARDS

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17 AT 5PM | THE PALLADIUM

AN EVENING WITH LESLIE ODOM JR. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

CANADIAN BRASS

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

DIONNE WARWICK

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24 AT 7PM | THE PALLADIUM

HOME FREE: ANY KIND OF CHRISTMAS TOUR

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM

CHERRY POPPIN’ DADDIES: WWII TIKI XMAS CANTEEN

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM

THE FOUR PHANTOMS: HOLIDAY SHOW

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

JANE LYNCH’S

A SWINGIN’ LITTLE CHRISTMAS

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

MATTEO BOCELLI: A NIGHT WITH MATTEO THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM

DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS

CHRISTMAS TOUR 2024

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

JON MCLAUGHLIN & FRIENDS

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

MAC MCANALLY

FRIDAY, JANUARY 10 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

YESTERDAY AND TODAY: THE INTERACTIVE BEATLES EXPERIENCE

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

THE EVOLUTION OF JONI MITCHELL

STARRING LAUREN FOX

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON

HEART OF AFGHANISTAN

FEATURING THE FANOOS ENSEMBLE

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON

JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS

SUNDAY, JANUARY 26 AT 7PM | THE PALLADIUM

THE KINGS OF QUEEN

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

PETER SAGAL: HOST OF NPR'S WAIT WAIT...DON'T TELL ME!

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

FOLSOM PRISON EXPERIENCE:

LEGENDARY 1968 JOHNNY CASH CONCERT

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH STEVE WARINER

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

KALANI PE’A:

GRAMMY-WINNING SINGER, SONGWRITER

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

DON WAS & THE PAN DETROIT ENSEMBLE

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

THE STEPCREW

FRIDAY, MARCH 7 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

BROOKLYN CHARMERS: A STEELY DAN TRIBUTE

FRIDAY, MARCH 7 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON

WELCOME BACK:

THE RETURN OF EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER

FRIDAY, MARCH 21 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

DUSTBOWL REVIVAL:

A LAUREL CANYON RETROSPECTIVE

FRIDAY, MARCH 21 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON

THE RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS

SUNDAY, MARCH 23 AT 7PM | THE TARKINGTON

GRIMMZ FAIRY TALES

SUNDAY, MARCH 23 AT 5PM | THE PALLADIUM

LANG LANG

FRIDAY, MARCH 28 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

EMMYLOU HARRIS

THURSDAY, APRIL 3 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM

PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE

SATURDAY, APRIL 5 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

UNITED STATES ARMY FIELD BAND & SOLDIERS' CHORUS

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM

UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN

SATURDAY, APRIL 12 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

BACHELORS OF BROADWAY: GENTLEMEN OF THE THEATRE

SUNDAY, APRIL 13 AT 7PM | THE PALLADIUM

ITZHAK PERLMAN IN RECITAL

THURSDAY, APRIL 17 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM

MICKY DOLENZ OF THE MONKEES: AN EVENING OF SONGS & STORIES

FRIDAY, APRIL 25 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

BLACK VIOLIN

SATURDAY, APRIL 26 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

OUR PLANET LIVE: A NETFLIX ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY SERIES WITH DAN TAPSTER

TUESDAY, APRIL 29 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM

MARTY STUART AND HIS FABULOUS SUPERLATIVES

THURSDAY, MAY 1 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM

CELEBRATE THE SONGBOOK: MICHAEL FEINSTEIN WITH THE INDIANAPOLIS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

SATURDAY, MAY 10 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

iLUMINATE

SUNDAY, MAY 11 AT 4PM | THE PALLADIUM

ABOUT THE CENTER

The mission of the Center for the Performing Arts is to engage and inspire the Indiana community through enriching arts experiences.

The Center is a nonprofit arts and education organization responsible for the operation and programming of a three-venue campus at Carmel’s City Center. Together, the Palladium, the Tarkington and the Studio Theater create a welcoming place for the community to engage with all forms of the performing arts. The campus also provides a home for the affiliated Great American Songbook Foundation and hosts six Resident Companies, along with other organizations that utilize the facilities for their events. Since opening in 2011, the Center’s venues have hosted over 3,500 performances and more than 1.5 million patrons representing all 92 counties in Indiana, all 50 states and 30-plus nations. The campus also draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each year for other public events.

Each year the Center provides access to the arts for thousands of people of all ages –building community, enriching lives and inspiring minds young and old. Education and outreach initiatives include performing arts classes for children and adults and special programs for upcoming generations, such as the interactive Peanut Butter & Jam concert series for preschoolers, the Palladium PALS reading club, educational videoconferences for students around the state, and the Student Discount Ticket program, through which students can attend select performances for just $15.

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OUR CORE VALUES

EXCELLENCE

We strive to exceed expectations and maintain the highest possible quality and professionalism in all our activities. We seek out artists, educators and programming of exceptional quality.

INNOVATION

We are creative, open to change and willing to take risks as an entrepreneurial leader in the performing arts field. We are committed to presenting novel and innovative programming.

COLLABORATION

We work together in a mission-driven spirit of teamwork, mutual support and the sharing of ideas and responsibilities.

We proactively pursue opportunities to collaborate with artists and community partners.

INCLUSION

We value and embrace all people and perspectives as we serve the entire Indiana community through a diverse range of programming and cultural experiences.

INTEGRITY

We demonstrate honesty, fairness and transparency, with a focus on the Center’s long-term success. We live up to our responsibilities and hold others accountable to do the same.

INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY

The arts are for everyone.

The Center for the Performing Arts and the Great American Songbook Foundation strive to be models and leaders in the community by creating a welcoming, affirming environment that is anti-racist and dedicated to advancing social justice and human rights, in which all employees, patrons and other visitors feel safe, supported, respected and valued.

We treasure the arts for their unique ability to express the individual spirit while celebrating our common humanity. Our mission to engage, inspire and educate encompasses the entire Indiana community and leaves no room for exclusion or discrimination of any kind, whether based on race, color, age, sex, religion, ethnicity, national origin, disability, socioeconomic status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility are essential principles that guide our decisions as an employer and as a presenter of public events.

ABOUT THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK FOUNDATION

The mission of the Great American Songbook Foundation is to inspire and educate by celebrating the Great American Songbook.

America has a rich tradition of creating music—classical, folk, pop, jazz, rock. The Great American Songbook consists of enduring standards, the songs that are played and sung over and over by multiple generations. These songs have a timeless meaning and resonance, whether they are days or decades old.

Based at the Palladium, the Great American Songbook Foundation is affiliated with the Center for the Performing Arts and is one of a handful of worldwide Cultural Affiliates of the Los Angeles-based GRAMMY Museum®. The Foundation carries out its unique mission to inspire and educate by celebrating the Great American Songbook in numerous ways:

• The Songbook Library & Archives houses documents, images and historic artifacts of songwriters Meredith Willson ( The Music Man) and Harold Arlen ( The Wizard of Oz) and artists like Natalie Cole, Andy Williams, and Sammy Davis, Jr.

• The Songbook Exhibit Gallery – free and open to the public – is a multimedia educational center with rotating exhibits exploring history and popular culture through the lens of music.

• The Songbook Academy ® is a national summer music intensive that provides pre-professional training, world class mentorship and performance experience for aspiring high school singers.

• Perfect Harmony is a music resource that provides care partners with generational music and activities to engage older adults through a shared music experience.

• The Songbook Hall of Fame recognizes singers, songwriters and other artists who have made significant contributions to the Great American Songbook, with a new class inducted each year.

EXHIBIT GALLERY HOURS: Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm

The Gallery is also open one hour prior to select Center Presents performances at the Palladium.

A WARM WELCOME AWAITS AT THE BARRINGTON OF CARMEL

At the Barrington of Carmel, choose from one of our many spacious floorplans, each complete with features specifically designed with your comfort and convenience in mind. In addition, enjoy the safety and hospitality our community provides, as well as our unrivaled upscale amenities. Full-service dining, convenient underground parking, full concierge and maintenance services, and countless community social events are just some of the luxuries that await in your new home-sweet-home.

For more information, or to schedule a tour, call 317.810.1826.

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Carmel, IN 46032

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BEYOND THE STAGE!

Opportunities for Education and Experience at the Center

PEANUT BUTTER & JAM: SOULFUL MUSIC AND MELODIES WITH ALLISON VICTORIA

Saturday, September 14 at 10:30am | The Palladium

This soulful sing-along concert is lead by singer-songwriter, musician and teaching artist Allison Victoria. Along with teaching elementary music, Allison is a teaching artist for Arts for Learning Indianapolis. Her universal sound is rooted in soul but takes you on a journey through most genres. This jam session will be an interactive concert where the audience will be encouraged to add to the show!

LUMINARIES: HISTORY & MYSTERY OF THE PIPE ORGAN

Tuesday, September 24 at 2pm | The Palladium

Rob Heighway has spent half of his life building pipe organs and has stories to tell! During his presentation, he’ll not only cover a bit of the history, but will also enlighten us about the “hidden” world of pipe organs. He’ll share different styles of pipe organs and the challenges of an industry that requires expertise in high end woodworking, metalworking, solid state control systems, and music. We’ll see the role pipe organs play in the musical, mechanical, architectural, and spiritual world. Lastly, he will explore the ever-changing landscape of music.

In the end, we will discover how pipe organs are a combination of a fascinating machine and inspirational musical instrument.

BEGINNER UKULELE CLASS

August 28- September 25 at 8pm | The Palladium

Never played the ukulele but want to learn? This five-week class is for you! In this skills-based course, students will learn basic strums and chords by focusing on a new song each week. Students may remain in this group until they feel confident to move on to General Ukulele. Recommended for ages 14 and up.

LIVE AT THE CENTER

A LIVESTREAM AND IN-PERSON CONCERT SERIES FEATURING INDIANA-BASED ARTISTS!

NICK DITTMEIER & THE SAWDUSTERS AMERICANA/ROOTS

August 21 at 7:30pm | The Tarkington

MACIANN HARD ROCK

September 17 at 7:30pm | The Tarkington

CHAD MILLS BAND SINGER/SONGWRITER, FOLK ROCK

October 30 at 7:30pm | The Tarkington

$10 IN PERSON | FREE STREAMING

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PATRON SERVICES & AMENITIES

PARKING

Free self-parking is available in the Center Garage attached to the Tarkington building (enter from 3rd Avenue SW) and the Veterans Way Garage east of the Center (enter from Range Line Road).

Valet parking: Starting when doors open, valet parking is available at the West Lobby entrance for select performances. Valet presented in partnership with Jaguar Indianapolis, Land Rover Indianapolis, Tom Wood Volvo Cars. Valet may be purchased for $15 cash at the door or in advance through the Fifth Third Bank Box Office with your ticket purchase. This service is complimentary for drivers of Jaguars and Land Rovers.

ACCESSIBILITY

Accessible parking: Accessible parking spots are available along City Center Drive and also in the Center Garage on 3rd Avenue SW and the Veterans Way Garage off Range Line Road. Accessible valet parking is available at the Palladium’s West Lobby entrance.

Arrival: Street-level entry and elevator access are available in the Palladium's West Lobby at the 3rd Avenue entrance.

Seating: Wheelchair-accessible seating is available in all venues. Special seating arrangements may be made in advance by calling the Fifth Third Bank Box Office at 317.843.3800

RESTROOMS

Restrooms are located in the lower Salon level, Payne & Mencias Box Tier and Gallery level of the Palladium, and on the first floor in the lobby of the Studio Theater and the Tarkington. All restrooms are accessible.

COAT CHECK

Coat check services for Palladium patrons are available on a seasonal basis at the west side of the lower Salon level near the restrooms.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Concessions are available before the performance through intermission. Food and Beverages purchased at the Center are allowed in the theaters.

ASSISTED-LISTENING DEVICES & EARPLUGS

Assisted-listening devices and earplugs are available free of charge. Please see an usher for assistance.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY

Please visit TheCenterPresents.org/Health for our current policies and procedures.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Mobile devices should be silenced and kept out of sight to avoid distracting from the performance. Use of professional cameras and recording devices is strictly prohibited in the theater.

SONGBOOK EXHIBIT GALLERY

Take the elevators to the Gallery level of the Palladium. Exhibit Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm One hour prior to select performances.

LATE ARRIVAL POLICY

Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of house management. Video and audio simulcast of the performance is available in the lobbies for your convenience.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURE

In the event of an emergency, you will be instructed by an announcement indicating the best method of exit. Please note the multiple red exit signs. For your safety, please exit in a calm and orderly manner.

FIREARMS

Guests are prohibited from bringing firearms onto the premises.

POLICY ON CHILDREN

Children 4 and older are welcome to attend performances. All patrons must have a ticket and be able to sit quietly throughout the performance. Children of all ages are welcome at Family Series shows with paid admission.

NO SMOKING

The Center for the Performing Arts campus is smoke-free.

WEATHER POLICY

The Center generally does not cancel performances due to inclement weather.

TOURS

Group tours of the Palladium are offered twice a month. For more information, visit TheCenterPresents.org/PalladiumTour. Or you may stop by the Fifth Third Bank Box Office during normal business hours for a brief look, pending availability.

VENUE RENTAL

The Center offers event spaces in various sizes and configurations for rent by performing groups, private individuals, businesses and community organizations, including the Palladium (1,500 seats), the Tarkington (500 seats) and the Studio Theater (200 seats). Let our experts help you determine which space best suits your needs. For pricing and availability, call 317.819.3520 or email Events@TheCenterPresents.org with event type, requested date(s) and expected attendance.

FIFTH THIRD BANK BOX OFFICE

ONLINE

Buy online at any time of day at TheCenterPresents.org. For the best available seats, purchase a series package and enjoy great savings on tickets.

FIFTH THIRD BANK BOX OFFICE AT THE PALLADIUM

Monday-Friday: 10am-6pm or until curtain

Saturday: 12pm-4pm & two hours prior to performance

Sunday: Two hours prior to performance

The Studio Theater and Tarkington Fifth Third Bank Box Office is open 60 minutes prior to performances.

PHONE

Order tickets by phone at 317.843.3800 or toll-free at 877.909.2787

STUDENT DISCOUNTS

Student tickets are available to select performances. Contact the Fifth Third Bank Box Office or visit TheCenterPresents.org for more discount information.

MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDER DISCOUNTS

Discounted tickets for active and retired military personnel, first responders and their families are available for select performances. Contact the Fifth Third Bank Box Office or visit TheCenterPresents.org for more discount information.

GROUP SALES

Book your next outing for 10 or more people and you may save up to 20% on tickets. Contact Group Sales at 317.819.3503 or email Group@TheCenterPresents.org.

THE CENTER GIFT CERTIFICATES

Gift certificates applicable to all campus events are available in any denomination and may be purchased and redeemed online, by phone or at the Fifth Third Bank Box Office.

RESIDENT COMPANIES

Actors Theatre of Indiana

Carmel Symphony Orchestra

Central Indiana Dance Ensemble

Civic Theatre

Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre

Indiana Wind Symphony

SOLD OUT

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

We’re so grateful to the many generous people and companies who have signed on to support the Center’s wide range of arts and educational programming, from big-name concerts to classes and lectures to free events for schools to our Prism Project arts camp for youth with disabilities – and the list goes on. Even if you missed this opportunity, you can still join us in continuing to bring these programs to the community.

Just visit our website at TheCenterPresents/Donate to make a tax-deductible donation to the Center and its mission.

Special thanks to our community partners, including Ice Miller, First Merchants Bank, Aaron Wealth Advisors, Open Gate Design, the Payne & Mencias Group, Studio M Architecture, Will and Yasmin Stump and Shiel Sexton

STAFF & BOARD

Jeffrey C. McDermott President/CEO

ADMINISTRATION

Jeff Steeg, CVP Chief Operating Officer

Stephanie Carter Vice President of Human Resources

Cynthia Ille Director of Finance & Controller

Nancy Hamilton Accounting & Human Resources Manager

Michele Oakley Accounting Specialist

John A. Moskal II Director of IT

Maryan Douglas Executive Assistant

PROGRAMMING

Dan Kemer Vice President of Programming

Julia Shildmyer Director of Education & Community Engagement

Kristen Bales Education Associate

DEVELOPMENT

Kendra Latta, CFRE Vice President of Development

Kathy Pataluch Director of Individual Development

Sheila Delaney DirectorofDevelopment Strategy&Research

Madison Miazgowicz Individual Development Manager

Elizabeth Elliott Partnership Development Coordinator

Dianne Bonnici Donor Database Coordinator

Jo Garcia Assistant Director of Individual Development Great American Songbook Foundation

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Mark Truett VicePresidentofMarketing & Communications

Becky Lee Meacham DirectorofMarketing

Scott Hall Director of Communications

Katie Armel SocialMediaManager

Kyle Acker Design Manager

Stephen Moore MarketingOperationsSpecialist

PATRON SERVICES

Brian Seitz

Director of Patron Services and Organizational Core Values

Beth Scott

Patron Services Manager

Kate Ochwat

Patron Services Assistant Manager

Sheryl Anastas

Patron Services Concierge

Jane Caskey

Te'Arrow Hoggard

Lynn Ducat

Paul Hargitt

Jennifer Partlan Patron Services Associates

FACILITIES

Ed Penman Vice President of Facilities

Jason Butrum DirectorofSafetyandSecurity

Ryan Gray Director of Facilities

Andrew Taylor Maintenance Engineer

EVENTS

Ramona Adams Vice President of Events

Lisa Hillard Director of Beverages

Nicole Chernish Event Manager

Myra Carleton

Elizabeth Martine Event Coordinators

Krista Layfield Front of House Manager

Cindy Teeters Lead House Manager

Kim Moe

Jennifer Kaufmann

Andrea Goetz

Aaron Sembly

Yolanda Valdivia House Managers

Karen Knotts Concierge Services Manager

Grace Snyder Artist Concierge

PRODUCTION

Lisa Posson Director of Production

Ben Dobler Technical Director, Palladium

Joshua Hasty Technical Director, Tarkington

Brian Coon Technical Director, Studio Theater

Levi Townsend Production Manager

Rob Glass Lead Audio Engineer

Nick Brown Lighting Director

Joshua Burton Senior Production Technician

Rebecca Beam

Cody Bevelhimer

Lizz Krull Production Technicians

GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK FOUNDATION

Chris Lewis Executive Director

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Renée La Schiazza Director of Programs

Micaela Knox Program Coordinator

Madelyn Steurer Communications Strategist

Emily Rapoza Director of Library & Archives

Anna LoPrete Music Librarian

Elisabeth Hedges Processing Archivist

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Kathleen Krusie, Chair

Jimmy Rayford, Vice Chair

Shane Hageman, Secretary

Brian Urbanski, Treasurer

Adam Arceneaux

Frank Basile

Elaine Bedel

Barbara Branic, Immediate Past Chair

Brian Burdick

Carl Butler

Ryan Davis

Ann Dee

Rollin Dick

Jayne During

Natalie Engledow

Bain Farris

John Gallina

Heather Halliburton

Mike Heaton

Nancy Heck

Nicholas (Nick) F. Hrisomalos, M.D. P.C.

Michael Kubacki

Ira Maher

Ron Mencias

Soomin Park

Dan Philpott

Andre Porter

Minti Ray

Marty Rosenberg

Shelly Schwarz

Bobby Stephens

Thomas Urick

Xiao Ou Yuan

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Modeled after a classic, European-style domed theater, the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts is the highlight of Carmel’s Arts & Design District, offering timeless elegance in an unparalleled setting for your special event. In addition to the stately concert hall, the building features vaulted ceilings, floors of Italian marble and Brazilian cherry, grand staircases, dramatic lobbies and balcony terraces overlooking City Center. If you want to make an impact, this venue will turn heads.

And that’s only part of the story. The Center’s campus offers three unique performance spaces, experienced technical support and a range of catering options, making it a go-to rental site for conferences, performances, weddings, graduations and other corporate, arts and social events.

SUPPORTERS

Thank you to the following individuals and organizations that have contributed to the Center for the Performing Arts Annual Fund during the past year. This list reflects gifts received through June 30, 2024. For more information, please contact the Development Office at 317.819.3536.

ANNUAL FUND

Diamond Palladium Society ($100,000+)

Michael Feinstein & TerrenceFlannery

Zak Khan

GoogleGrants

Gold Palladium Society

($25,000-$49,999)

Cheri & Rollie Dick

Silver Palladium Society

($10,000-$24,999)

Elaine & Eric Bedel

Libby&RandyBrown

Ann & Kenneth Dee

NancyFarris

TheFullerFamily

Dimitrios & Viviana Koukoulomatis

Rod&JaymeMcComas

Jeff & Sue McDermott

Karyl&TimMcGeath

Karen & Donald Perez

Lei Shen & Soomin Park

Larry&SandraSpeer

TheTobinFamily

Mitch & Julie Tull

Dr.LarryWeedaJr

HamiltonCounty

Tourism, Inc.

Indiana Arts Commission

President’s Circle

($5,000-$9,999)

Margaret&Adam

Arceneaux

Frank & Katrina Basile

Tom & Dawn Bennett

Patricia & Rafik Bishara

Barbara & Michael Branic

Brian&BethanyBurdick

Robert&MaryChristianson

Dr.HowardEigen

NatalieMazzaEngledow

Bain&NancyFarris

Drs. Will & Julie Fecht

PeggyFord

Lynn&RobertFritsche

John & Barbara Gallina

Philip&PatriciaGibson

John & Marianne Hart

Matthew&TracyJacobson

Richard & Karen Kohlmann

Steve&KathyKrusie

Michael & Rebecca Kubacki

EliLopez

Mr. Ira Maher & Ms. Leslie

AppelMaher

Suzanne & Ron Mencias

Justin & Jennifer Moffett

Sam & Laura Muse

J.Daniel&ElizabethPhilpott

Andre Porter

Jeff & Clare Quinn

JeremyMorton&MintiRay

Jimmy&BaileyRayford

Mo Merhoff & Paul Reis

Susan & David Roberts

Judith Roudebush

DarellJ.Schregardus

ShellySchwarz

Pat & John Schuler

Laurie Siler

Jim Titak

Ambassador & Mrs. Randall

L. Tobias

John&JudyTomke

Brian & Carol Urbanski

Tom & Nicole Urick

Mike & Sue Wells

Jeff & Shari Worrell

Xiao Ou Yuan &

LindsayN.Hicks

ForteSportsMedicine andOrthopedics

TheHagemanFoundation

SpringhavenND

Donor Advised Fund at the UniversityofNotreDame

Director’s Circle

($2,500-$4,999)

Jeri Ballantine

Dr.ChristineBishop& HankWong

Susan & David Blish

Abdel & Kristine Bouaichi

CarlButler&JeffreyGoens

Trent Cowles

David&MartyDankert

Michael&MaryDevlin

Michael&MargieDraper

Jayne During

Brad & Terri Fuson

Alan Goldsticker

Valerie & Joe Gravitt

Dr.Brad&SylviaGray

Dr.Jeff&NancyGreenberg

Michael & Karen Heaton

NancyHeck

TerryHickey

Dr. & Mrs. David & Louisa

Hollander

Sally&JamesHubbard

Marc & Rebecca Jaffe

Jim&CherylJohnson

Susan Johnson

Doug&MartyKaderabek

Bob&SandeeKleymeyer

Gary Larreategui

Jim Leslie

SandraLynch&Aidan Moran

Dr.Greg&Rose-Ann Mazanek

Joseph&BethMolina

CathyRooney&RickMoyer

Steven & Elizabeth Mueller

Anthony&LizaNajem

Jennifer Post

Thomas&KarenPoyser

Jim & Ginny Purvis

Scott & Susan Putney

Bruce&JanReynolds

RonSchwier&MartiStarkey

ColonelDaveSholly&

Mrs.JudySholly

Don & Candace Shuck

Kiros Sistevaris & Julie Reed

Diane and Jim Stewart

Daniel & Kristine Tennant

Jim & Vickie Theis

Jim & Chris Thomas

ThorneFamilyTrust

John&LynnTrott

John & Dianne Walthall

TheJemmie&LuluWang FamilyFund

Dr. Robert Yee & Mrs. Linda Yee

Anonymous

Founders Circle

($1,000-$2,499)

Diane & John Abrams

Ed Bartkus

Carol Bauer

Bobbie&DavidBlachly

Gary&PamBollier

AshleyBrewer

Ron&AnnThompsonBrock

Deb & Mike Bush

CardonaValdioseraFamily

Grace & Steven Caress

JohnJ.Chlapik

Steven & Melanie

Chmielewski

Drs.Molly&JeffCooke

William&AngelaCorley

Pat Corsi

Julie&CaryCurry

MarkandMaryDamer

Tom & Pat DeCoster

Luanne & Larry Dewey

Bill&MargeDorsch

Dave & Julie Dumser

WanetaDunkerly

CraigDunkin

John A. Ericson

Beverly&TomFeller

Sue & Joe Finkam

MaryKayGraham

Dr. & Mrs. Thomas R. Green

JudyE.Gripp

Brad&JeanineHaynes

Patrick&DianeHealey

Mr. & Mrs. Andrew &

Dawn Hein

Dr. Chris & Mrs. Christine

Hollon

Hal&AmyHoover

Kwan Hui

The Joneses

Mike & Kim Keller

Karen&DougKelsey

Michael & Rhonda Kile

Buzz&NancyKrohn

Kendra M. Latta

TheLayfieldFamily

Martin&MeganGregor

Tina&GaryMalone

Felicia Martin

DorisMcCullough

Dr.WilliamMcGarvey

Scott&MarthaPauley

John&LibbyPerkins

Scott & Kristin Pike

Julie Reed

Karen&DarrellRichey

Jerry&DeAnnShrewsbury

Dr.Jon&GayleSimala

Richard & Susan Simon

Neal & Sandra Smith

Richard&Jacqueline

Thompson

Margaret&TipTollison

Glenn&CherylTroyer

Saundra & Mark Truett

John & Carol Valentine

Paul&KathyWalker

Drs.Rick&AnnelleWeymuth

Dennis & Karen Whitaker

Steven Wilk & Patrice

Sweeney

Doug&CarolynWillard

Michael & Patricia Wilson

William & Maureen

Winingham

Bob & Barbara Wolf

David & Rita Woll

Diana & Dan Yates

Leah York

Jill Zaniker

Biddle Memorial Foundation, INC

Advocate ($500-$999)

Ramona & John Adams

Geoffrey&TammyBillows

Karen Bortolini

Mimi&TerryBrookie

Patrick Charles

Charles & Ann Conrad

Tim Cooney

SheilaDelaney

Dana Ennis

Randy&AngieErnst

Tom&JudyErtl

Sue Ellen Greenlee

Barbara&RobertGregory

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Faegre Drinker supports the Center because thriving communities offer abundant arts experiences.

Diane Gunstra

Bruce Hakes

Steve & Shannon Hawkins

Bill&NancyHeath

Robert&WendyHester

Dan, Jill, & Andrew Kemer

MaryJaneKeysGivingFund

LawrenceMark&Margaret Lehtinen

Chris & Kelli Lewis

Gary&CathyLundeen

ClaireMagna

Dale&SharonMansberger

Pat McGarrah

Lee A. Meredith

Rufus"Bud"Myers

Ken & Ellen Narva

Michael Parker

KathyPataluch

Ed & Nadine Penman

Dr. Anna Roshal & Leon Likhtman

CapiSeegerScheidler

Mr.andMrs.RobertSchlegel

Michael&LesleySemo

Chris Shaffer

James&MargieSheffield

Lee & Melinda Sredzinski

Tim & Tina Tanselle

CindyTeeters

James Tisdale

Marianne Walter

RebeccaRyan&Thomas

Weber

William&MauryaWendling

Brad Wucher

Paula Yarian

Mr. & Mrs. Richard M. Yoho

Anonymous

MEMORIAL & HONOR GIFTS

InmemoryofWilliamT.and DorisE.Douglas Anonymous

Inmemoryof Marsha Dunkin CraigDunkin

In honor of Bruce & JanReynolds

GregB.Reynolds

SUPPORTING PARTNERS

Aaron Wealth Advisors

Allied Solutions, LLC

AmericanStructurepoint

Anheuser-Busch

BrahmCorporateGroup

CityofCarmel

CurrentPublishing

Drewry Simmons

Vornehm, LLP

E&J Gallo

FaegreDrinker

Fifth Third Bank

HoosierVillage&The BarringtonofCarmel

JaguarIndianapolis,Land

RoverIndianapolis,Tom

Wood Volvo Cars

Katz,SapperandMiller

MarquisCommercial Solutions

The National Bank of Indianapolis

NothingBundtCakes

Ocean Prime

OldTownCompanies

Ovation Audio Video

Payne&MenciasGroup

PedcorCompanies

Printing Partners

TelamonCorporation

UplandBrewingCompany

WestfieldVeterinaryCare

MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES

Bank of America

Charitable Foundation

DukeEnergyFoundation

EliLillyandCompany

Foundation

HewlettPackardEnterprise Foundation

JPMorganChase&Co

KSM Business Services, Inc.

LillyEndowmentInc.

McKinsey&Company

MatchingGifts

RaytheonTechnologies

The National Bank of Indianapolis

UnitedHealthGroup

ENDOWMENT DIRECTED GIFTS

IndianapolisColts

PALLADIO SOCIETY

JimAckermanFamily

Ascension St. Vincent

Katrina & Frank Basile

Beck’sHybrids

TheCarruthersFamily

Cheri & Rollie Dick

Jean Yorke Memorial

Fund, a fund of Central IndianaCommunity Foundation

PedcorCompanies

Shiel Sexton Co. Inc.

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LEGACY SOCIETY

TheLegacySociety recognizes, and thanks dedicated individuals who are leaving a future legacy to the Center for the Performing Arts. Through their generosity, these individuals have demonstrated their commitment to the future of the Center and the health of the arts community for Central Indiana.

Katrina & Frank Basile

Michael & Barbara Branic

Thomas&SusanDapp

Cheri & Rollie Dick

Nick & Joni Hrisomalos

Richard & Karen Kohlmann

Jeff & Sue McDermott

Susan McDermott

Judith Wallace Sherman

David & Micki Stirsman

John&JudyTomke

LIFETIME GIVING SOCIETY

TheLifetimeGivingSociety recognizesIndividual donors for their lifetime ofsupport,withtheir cumulative contributions reachingorexceeding givingmilestonesof

$100,000, $500,000 or $1,000,000.

$1,000,000

Henry&Christine Camferdam

Cheri & Rollie Dick

$500,000

TheCarruthersFamily

Zak Khan Anonymous

$100,000

Melissa & Bradon Barnes

Frank & Katrina Basile

Glendia&L.SonnyBeck

Libby&RandyBrown

Michael Feinstein & TerrenceFlannery

Don & Pam Gottwald

Nick & Joni Hrisomalos

Stan&SandyHurt

Rod&JaymeMcComas

Jeff & Sue McDermott

Leah&EricPayne

Jim & Ginny Purvis

Judith Roudebush

Lei Shen & Soomin Park

Dr.StephenJ.Shideler

Dr. & Mrs. Charles M. Simons

TheTobinFamily

W. Michael & Susan Wells

JayneAnn&DougWilson

James B. Winner

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Don Gottwald, Indiana Chair

Libby Brown, Indiana Vice Chair

Adam Arceneaux, Indiana Secretary

Tory Purvis, Indiana Treasurer

Michael Feinstein, Indiana Founder, Emeritus member

Brook Babcock, Tennessee

Stan Burton, Indiana

Doug Cook, Indiana

Rollin Dick, Indiana

Terrence Flannery, Indiana

Peggy Ford, Indiana

Stan Hurt, Indiana

Brian Kelly, Indiana

Karen Kelsey, Indiana

Paul Lowden, Nevada

Andy Marx, California

Jason Noyan, Indiana

Izabela Ozdemir, Indiana

Tony Robertson, Indiana

Marty Rosenberg, Indiana

Laurie Siler, Indiana

Charles Simons, D.D.S, M.S.D., Indiana

David Stirsman, Indiana

W. Michael Wells, Indiana

Thank you to the following individuals and organizations that have contributed to the Great American Songbook Foundation annual fund during the past year. This list reflects gifts received through June 30, 2024. For more information, please contact the Development Office at 317.819.3536.

Diamond Songbook Society ($100,000+)

Del & Libby Demaree

Michael Feinstein & Terrence Flannery

Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation

City of Carmel

Efroymson Family Fund, a CICF Fund

Google Grants

The Music Man Foundation Seedlings Foundation

Platinum Songbook Society

($50,000 to $99,000)

Rita Arlen

Gold Songbook Legacy

($25,000-$49,999)

Libby & Randy Brown

Cheri & Rollie Dick

Dr. & Mrs. Charles M. Simons

Dr. Larry Weeda Jr.

Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation Institute of Museum and Library Services

Silver Songbook Legacy

($10,000-$24,999)

Diane & John Abrams

Lisa & Paul Andre

Stan Burton & Christine

Zoccola

Peggy Ford

Don & Pam Gottwald

Stan & Sandy Hurt

Karen & Doug Kelsey

Sue & Paul Lowden

Andy & Terry Marx Giving Fund

Michael D. Miller

The Ersal & Izabela Ozdemir Family Trust

Troy Payner & Cara Peggs

Bob & Rose Popovich

Bill & Lynn Weidner

Anonymous

The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation

The Charles & Lucille King Family Foundation

Indiana Arts Commission

The Ted Snowdon Foundation

Van Heusen Music Group

Hollywood Musical ($5,000-$9,999)

Margaret & Adam Arceneaux

Hal Brody & Don Smith

Maureen Charles

Michael Charles

Michael & Margie Draper

The Fuller Family

Betty Helford

Karen E. Kennedy

Bob & Ruth Ann Loser

Jim & Ray Luther-Pfeil

Jeff & Sue McDermott

Karyl & Tim McGeath

Jeffrey A. & Calise P. Mossler

Jason & Connie Noyan

Tory Purvis

Tony Robertson

Pat & John Schuler

Vivian Serota

Sunny Sessa

Sheila M. Stone

The Tobin Family

Mike & Sue Wells

Forte Sports Medicine and Orthopedics

Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr.

Memorial Foundation

Broadway Show

($2,500-$4,999)

Ann & Kenneth Dee

Wendy & Steven Dopp

Dr. Howard Eigen

Hamilton County Tourism

Cabaret

($1,000-$2,499)

Ed & Mary Banta

Jack Bethards

James & Kathleen Daris

Helen M. Eby

Bronwen Ferguson

Brian & Maggie Kelly

Ed & Florence Kim

The Layfield Family

Chris & Kelli Lewis

Daniel & Josephine Lisowski

Craig McKee

Scott & Susan Putney

David & Jill Resley

Bruce & Jan Reynolds

Judy Roudebush

Roger Schmelzer & Lucinda Phillips

Jerry & DeAnn Shrewsbury

Philip & Linda Simmons

Jon & Cleo Sonneborn

Walter Stearns

Marc Strauss

Daniel & Kristine Tennant

Saundra & Mark Truett

Barrie & Margaret Zimmerman Anonymous

Peggy Lee Foundation

Big Band ($500-$999)

Chris & Charlotte Bradley

David Brevitz

Tom & Catherine Casciani

Pat & Jennifer Cross

Sheila Delaney

Hector & Laura DesMoine

Leslee & Wayne Feinstein

Mary Kay Graham

Tom & Priscilla Johnson

Steve & Lee Ann Lankton

Steven & Joni La Schiazza

Sharon Lanker

Kendra M. Latta

Annie Mason

David & Linda Maurer

Ron & Linda Maus

Dr. Greg & Rose-Ann Mazanek

Jerry & Harriet McDermott

Lee A. Meredith

Michael & Sharon O'Hair

Kathy Pataluch

Ed & Nadine Penman

Phil & Debbi Ponella

Reese Family Foundation for Christ, Inc.

Debra & Raphael Schmid

The Herbert W. Spencer Family

Mrs. Laney Techentin

Joel Ulster & Michael Hertzman

Tim & Ann Vogelsang

Larry Weber

Chad & Lynn Winston

Mary & Ellicott Wright

Robert Zaret

Anonymous

Kathy Ireland Worldwide

SUPPORTING PARTNERS

Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics

Salon 01

Senior Home Companions & Story Cottage

MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES

Assured Guaranty

Eli Lilly and Company Foundation

The Skillman Corporation

MEMORIAL & HONOR GIFTS

In honor of Michael Feinstein & Terrence Flannery

Leslee & Wayne Feinstein

In honor of Michael Feinstein

Kathy Ireland Worldwide

In memory of Miss Ella Fitzgerald, the beloved First Lady of Song Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation

In memory of Irwin Helford

Betty Helford

In memory of Bob Kennedy

The Charles & Lucille King Family Foundation

In memory of Muriel & Bob Kennedy

Karen E. Kennedy

In memory of John Muldowny

Sheila Stone

In honor of Bruce & Jan Reynolds

Gregory B.Reynolds

In honor of Ali Stroker

Anonymous

LEGACY GIFTS

The Legacy Society recognizes and thanks dedicated individuals who are leaving a future legacy to the Great American Songbook Foundation. Through their generosity, these individuals have demonstrated their commitment to the future of the Songbook Foundation and the health of the arts community for Central Indiana.

Dr. Toni Alterman

Libby & Randy Brown

Del & Libby Demaree

Cheri & Rollie Dick

The Family of Louis F. Edelman

Peggy Ford

Drs. Dan & Arline Golden

Stan & Sandy Hurt

Riki Kane Larimer

Susan R. Logsdon

Jeff & Sue McDermott

Janis Paige

Judy Wallace Sherman

LIFETIME GIVING SOCIETY

The Lifetime Giving Society recognizes Individual donors for their lifetime of support with their cumulative contributions reaching or exceeding giving milestones of $100,000, $500,000 or $1,000,000.

$1,000,000

The Carruthers Family

Michael Feinstein & Terrence Flannery

Seedlings Foundation

Bren Simon

$500,000

Efroymson Family Fund

Ira & Leonore Gershwin Trusts Philanthropic Fund

$100,000

Lisa & Paul Andre

Libby & Randy Brown

Marc Cherry

Del & Libby Demaree

Cheri & Rollie Dick

William M. Goodwin

Betty & Irwin Helford

Stan & Sandy Hurt

Karen & Doug Kelsey

Sue & Paul Lowden

Pershing Square Foundation

Dr. & Mrs. Charles M. Simons

The Ted Snowdon Foundation

Bill & Lynn Weidner

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THANK YOU

THE CENTER THANKS THE FOLLOWING PARTNERS. Activities are made possible in part by Noblesville Creates, a regional partner, Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.