TINA - The Tina Turner Musical | THT 2024-2025 Broadway Series
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Book by KATORI HALL with FRANK KETELAAR and KEES PRINS
Starring JAYNA ELISE
STERLING BAKER-MCCLARY
ELAINA WALTON MONA SWAIN DEIDRE LANG
KRISTEN DANIELS MAURICE ALPHARICIO CATRINA BRENAE TAYLOR BRICE MYA BRYANT AUDREY TAYLOR FLOYD CHELSEA NICOLE GREEN CHARIS MICHELLE GULLAGE CALLIE HOLLEY JOE HORNBERGER JEFFREY MAY HYCHE DANIYAH JEZEL MORGAN LEWIS ASHLEY D. LYLES BEAR MANESCALCHI DARIUS J. MANUEL PHARAOH MOUTON NATALIA NAPPO STEVEN SAWAN ALBERT STERNER EPHRAIM TAKYI HUNTER TORR PAUL WATT-MORSE
Executive Producers TINA TURNER and ERWIN BACH
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Lighting Design Sound Design Projection Design MARK THOMPSON BRUNO POET NEVIN STEINBERG JEFF SUGG
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Arrangements and ETHAN POPP TALITHA FEHR ALVIN HOUGH, JR. Additional Music NICHOLAS SKILBECK
Rhonda Graam, Toni Basil ...............................................................................KRISTEN DANIELS
Ensemble ...............................MAURICE ALPHARICIO, CATRINA BRENAE, MYA BRYANT, CHARIS MICHELLE GULLAGE, JOE HORNBERGER, DANIYAH JEZEL, MORGAN LEWIS, ASHLEY D. LYLES, BEAR MANESCALCHI, DARIUS J. MANUEL, PHARAOH MOUTON, STEVEN SAWAN, HUNTER TORR
UNDERSTUDIES
For Tina—CHARIS MICHELLE GULLAGE, ASHLEY D. LYLES; for Ike—JEFFREY MAY HYCHE, PHARAOH MOUTON; for Zelma—CATRINA BRENAE, AUDREY TAYLOR FLOYD; for Gran Georgeanna—CATRINA BRENAE; for Raymond– JEFFREY MAY HYCHE, EPHRAIM TAKYI; for Richard–JEFFREY MAY HYCHE, EPHRAIM TAKYI; for Young Alline—CALLIE HOLLEY, MORGAN LEWIS; for Rhonda—MORGAN LEWIS.
Dance Captain: CHELSEA NICOLE GREEN
Assistant Dance Captain: AUDREY TAYLOR FLOYD
Fight Captain: ALBERT STERNER
SWINGS
AUDREY TAYLOR FLOYD, CHELSEA NICOLE GREEN, CALLIE HOLLEY, JEFFREY MAY HYCHE, ALBERT STERNER, EPHRAIM TAKYI, PAUL WATT-MORSE
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MUSICAL NUMBERS
ACT I
“Etherland—Sound of Mystic Law” ......................................................Tina, Gran Georgeanna
“Nutbush City Limits” ...................................................Richard, Young Anna-Mae, Ensemble
“Don’t Turn Around” ...........................................................Tina, Gran Georgeanna, Ensemble
“Shake a Tailfeather” ..........................................................Alline, Girlfriends, Tina, Ensemble
“I Can’t Stand the Rain” .............................................................................Tina, Ike, Ensemble
“Tonight” ....................................................Young Anna-Mae, Gran Georgeanna, Tina, Roger “What’s Love Got to Do With It” ......................................................................Tina, Ensemble “Don’t Turn Around” (reprise) ................................................................................Zelma, Tina “We Don’t Need Another Hero”.........................................Tina, Young Anna-Mae, Ensemble “(Simply) The Best” ..........................................................................................Tina, Ensemble
THERE WILL BE ONE 15-MINUTE INTERMISSION.
ORCHESTRA
Music Director/Keys 2: SAM GROISSER
Associate Music Director/Keys 1: CALEB MIDDLETON
Guitar 1—CHRISTOPHER HANFORD II
Guitar 2—MAX CASERTA
Bass—ELLIOTT “KIRK” KUYKENDALL
Drums—TOVAH LOVELY
Music Coordinator: Talitha Fehr
Music Technology: Phij Adams
Additional Music Programming: Stuart Andrews
Synthesizer Tech: Matthew J. Pool
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• Maintenance service
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• 200-seat theater
• Full service health club
• Heated indoor swimming pool
• Arts & crafts / woodworking shop
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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST
JAYNA ELISE ( Tina Turner ). Formerly known as Jayna Brown, Jayna Elise has been on stages with the likes of Tyler Perry, Queen Latifah, Wanya Morris of Boys 2 Men and more. With her biggest appearances on the hit TV shows, “America’s Got Talent” and “American Idol”; both for which she was a finalist. Now, Jayna is ready to embark on her next adventure in music and performance, hoping to continue to inspire and educate the community on self-love, mental health, and breaking barriers.
Rock, Tommy, Cats. Regional: The Lion King (Las Vegas), Rock of Ages (Las Vegas), Smokey Joe’s Cafe International tour. TV: Fox TV’s “In Living Color” as a Flygirl. Thanks to God, my Friends and Family!
KRISTEN DANIELS ( Rhonda Graam/Toni Basil) is thrilled to be touring with this powerhouse show! National Tour: Rudolph… (Dolly). Regional: Xanadu (Kira), Hairspray (Penny), A Chorus Line (Maggie), Cinderella (Charlotte), Grease (Frenchy u/s), School of Rock (Patti u/s).
STERLING BAKER-MCCLARY ( Ike Turner/Ronnie Turner). As a graduate of Center of excellence in Performing Arts Magnet program at Pebblebrook High School, Sterling McClary is bonafide Arts enthusiast, a trained dancer in over 7 various dance styles as well as training vocally and dramatically in commercial and musical theater techniques, granting him the opportunity to perform in various venues Around the countries and cruise ships just recently finished the National tour of Madagascar The Musical as Marty The Zebra. From choreography to teaching, to casting and coaching and even recording music, Sterling has experienced entertainment at every level and has more often than not been on the right side of quality. @Flash_baker
ELAINA WALTON ( Zelma Bullock ) is a Florida raised-Atlanta based actor, director, playwright and educator with an M.F.A in Acting from the University of Florida (UF) and a B.A in Theatre from the University of West Florida (UWF). Favorite credits: Apologies To Lorraine Hansberry (You Too, August Wilson), Chasing George Washington, and Hills on Fire. She gives all her love and dedicates all her work to her brilliant, little scientist.
MONA SWAIN (Tina Turner at certain performances) is thrilled to be making her Broadway national tour debut! Aside from her theatrical achievements, she has also built a social media following of more than 2 million people across her platforms (@monaswain). Other Credits: Legally Blonde (Serena), Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (Disco Donna U/S), War Paint (Miss Beam). Glory be to God.
DEIDRE LANG (Gran Georgeanna) is excited to be a part of TINA – The Tina Turner Musical! Most recently she played Motormouth Maybelle on the Hairspray national tour. Broadway: Ragtime , The Lion King , Tommy . National Tour: The Lion King , Hairspray , School of
UC Irvine grad. Love to her family, her team at FSE, the Tina creative team, and Murnane Casting! kristen-daniels.com @kris10daniels
MAURICE ALPHARICIO ( Raymond Earl King/Craig Turner ). Born & raised from Durham, North Carolina. He’s an U.S Army Veteran & a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Credits: RENT in Concert at the Rady Shell, Dreamgirls , Choir Boy , The Brothers Size & Lead Vocalist/Performer on Norwegian Cruise Line. New York Film Academy, BFA. Rest in Power to the Queen of Rock & Roll. IG: @_mauricealpharicio
CATRINA BRENAE (Ensemble, u/s Zelma, u/s Gran Georgeanna ). She/her/they. New York: Green Room 42: Jekyll/Hyde, Baltimore Centerstage: Soundcheck: Catrina Brenae in Concert , Dreamgirls (Effie Melody White), Education: Clark Atlanta University Bachelors of Art, Music: Vocal Performance. Instagram @catrina_brenae
TAYLOR BRICE (Young Anna-Mae Bullock, Young Craig Turner, Young Alline) is a proud, gifted 10-year-old from Charlotte, NC with a love of theater and a powerful voice beyond her years. She is honored to be making her 1st national tour! I would love to thank God, my family, and friends.
MYA BRYANT (Ikette, Alline) is thrilled to be making her National Tour Debut! Credits include: Memphis (The Lexington Theatre Company), Plumshuga: The Rise of Lauren Anderson (Stages). She thanks the team for this wonderful opportunity and her family for their support! @mya.lynaee
AUDREY TAYLOR FLOYD ( Swing, Assistant Dance Captain, u/s Ikettes, Zelma) is an NYC based Singer/dancer/actor. Her Recent credits include; The Broadway National Tour of Hairspray, The Little Mermaid/Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Footloose/Prather Productions.
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She’d like to thank all of her Family and friends for their endless love and support! Insta: audrey_floyd
CHELSEA NICOLE GREEN ( Swing, Dance Captain, u/s Ikettes, Alline ). UMBC graduate. Recently in “The Club Act” (Jack Cole Dancer). Off-Broadway: Bill T. Jones’ Watch Night (Echo Chamber). Regional: Jan in Grease (The Fireside Theatre). Disney Cruise Line: Wishes , Aladdin , Believe , Frozen (MainStage, Dance Captain). Dance: ClancyWorks . Film: Mean Girls @leaptotherhythm
CHARIS MICHELLE GULLAGE ( Ikette, u/s Tina Turner). Charis is so grateful to make her second national tour debut! Recent credits: SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical Natl. Tour- Disco Donna, Sister Act South KoreaDeloris US, Hairspray Australia- Swing, and more. Huge thanks to her family, fiancé, and HKA!
CALLIE HOLLEY (Swing, u/s Ikettes, Young Alline). National tour debut! An NYU Tisch graduate, her previous credits include Pippin (Catherine), Hair (Dionne) and Netflix’s Giving Voice. She would like to thank the Tina creative team, and her mother for all of her support. Social media: @callieholley
JOE HORNBERGER ( Roger Davies, Ensemble ). National Tour: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory . Off-Broadway: Frankenstein . Regional: Paper Mill, Milwaukee Rep, The Gateway, Engeman & more. Emerson College (BFA/MA). Love to the TINA Team, Murnane Casting, Lohne/ Graham Management, HKA, Janet, and Ben. For Mom - who is simply the best. @joehornberger
JEFFREY MAY HYCHE ( Swing, u/s Ike, Richard, Fred, Raymond ) is thrilled to be a part of this triumphant telling of Tina’s story! He was last seen in Super Freak: The Rick James Story! Special shout out to SFBATCO on 10 years! Big thanks to my family, friends, and faith-based communities! I love you! Ephesians 5:25
DANIYAH JEZEL (Ikette) is a Washington D.C. native and graduate of Nazareth University. Her credits include Vocalist with Oceania Cruises Vista, Pippin (Leading Player), Once On This Island (Ti Moune), Footloose (Rusty), Smokey Joe’s Cafe (Brenda), etc. @daniyahjezel
MORGAN LEWIS (Ikette, u/s Young Alline, Rhonda ). National Tour Debut! She’s a Nashville native and recent Musical Theatre graduate from Syracuse University. Credits: Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Syracuse Stage, The Lex. Many thanks to her friends & family for their love and support! IG: @morgmlew
ASHLEY D. LYLES ( Ensemble, u/s Tina Turner). A Baltimore native, Ashley has made her mark in productions like Beehive: The Sixties Musical, Ragtime, and Dreamgirls. She is elated to join the cast of Tina – The Tina Turner Musical on her first tour, continuing her passion for storytelling through theater.
BEAR MANESCALCHI ( Phil Spector, Ensemble ). Credits include: Many Frankie Valli’s in Jersey Boys , Seymour in Little Shop , Motel in Fiddler , Hector in Orient Express , Watson in Baskerville and singing on Disney Cruise Line. Much love to their wonderful supportive family/closest humans: AA,DA,CB,SB,KM,BS,JS. Instagram: @bearquat3
DARIUS J. MANUEL ( Richard Bullock, Ensemble). Elf 2016 National Tour. Regional: The Prom , Sister Act , Tarzan , The Wiz , Head Over Heels (Pythio), S4NW (Man 1). 2019 NSAL Winner in Drama. 2022 Remy Award. BFA Musical Theatre (UArts). No rain, no flowers. …to the Revolution! IG: @legallydarius
PHARAOH MOUTON (Fred, Ensemble, u/s Ike ). A Houston native surrendering his life to self-expression and the adventures of the performing arts. As a southern boy living his dreams and watching them manifest, Pharaoh is elated to be a part of the storytelling journey of Tina.
NATALIA NAPPO ( Young Anna-Mae Bullock, Young Craig Turner, Young Alline) is a native New Yorker born in Queens, NY, but raised on Staten Island where she caught the performing bug. After her National Tour debut with TINA, Natalia is excited to rejoin the tour for the 2nd year. Natalia loves God, her family, and friends.
STEVEN SAWAN (Erwin Bach, Ensemble). National tour debut! Favorite credits include Frozen (Prince Hans), Dogfight (Eddie Birdlace), and Something Rotten (Shakespeare). BA, Providence College. MFA, The Boston Conservatory at Berklee. All my love to those
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Swing, Fight Captain, ) is ecstatic to be joining this production. Regional Credits Titanic Charlie… (Fulton Theatre). He wants to thank his parents for supporting him; his friends; and the
Swing, u/s Raymond, ) is thrilled to be on the road with (Hangar (WPPAC). W&M alum. He is grateful to family, friends, and Stalwart Talent )
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Thank you to his family and friends who he Swing, u/s Roger, ) is excited to be touring the country Tina – The Tina Turner ! Regional: Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival (A Chorus Line), Weston Playhouse ( The Music Man ), Reagle Music Theatre (Mame). Endless love to his family, Alex, and Fido. @paul.watt.morse
TINA TURNER . With a career that has spanned more than half a century, the legendary rock performer Tina Turner was one of the world’s bestselling artists of all time. She first rose to fame in the 1960s partnering with her then-husband Ike Turner, achieving great acclaim for their live performances and catalogue of hits. Later, Turner enjoyed an international solo career with her 1984 album Private Dancer , earning her widespread recognition and numerous awards including three Grammys. She went on to deliver more chart-topping albums and hits, receiving a further eight Grammy Awards and reportedly selling more concert tickets than any other solo performer in history. The revered singer was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991 and again as a solo artist in 2021. She continues to be voted as one of the most successful female rock ‘n’ roll artists of all time.
TINA TURNER/ERWIN BACH (Executive Producers). Tina Turner is recognized as one of
the most influential artists of the 21st century. With a career spanning five decades, Tina won 12 Grammys and sold more than 200 million albums worldwide. Erwin Bach, a record executive for over 30 years, produced music with the 21st century’s most prolific artists. Director/ chairman for EMI in Germany and Switzerland, Erwin worked with musicians such as Paul McCartney, Queen, Lenny Kravitz, Radiohead and Tina Turner. Tina and Erwin married in 2013.
KATORI HALL ( Book ). Memphis native Katori Hall is a Pulitzer Prize and Olivier Award-winning playwright. Her works include The Mountaintop, Hurt Village, Our Lady of Kibeho and The Hot Wing King, which premiered in spring 2020 at Signature Theatre, rounding out her three-play residency. She is also the creator and EP of the hit TV drama “P-VALLEY,” which will return in 2022. Hall is a proud member of the Ron Brown Scholar Program and the Coca-Cola Scholar Program.
FRANK KETELAAR AND KEES PRINS (Book). Playwrights Ketelaar and Prins have enjoyed award-winning success such as the smash hit bio-musical Hij Gelooft in Mij, which ran for three years in Amsterdam. They also collaborated on the Prix Europa and International Emmy Award-winning feature film De Uitverkorene.
PHYLLIDA LLOYD ( Director ). Donmar all-female Shakespeare trilogy (London and St. Ann’s Warehouse), The Taming of the Shrew (The Public Theater at the Delacorte), Mary Stuart (Donmar Warehouse, Apollo and Broadway; Tony nomination), Josephine and I (Bush Theatre/Joe’s Pub). Mamma Mia! (London, Broadway, worldwide), The Ancient Mariner (BAM). Film: Mamma Mia! (Universal), The Iron Lady (Pathe/DJ Films), Gloriana A Film (Illuminations, International Emmy), Herself (Element Pictures). Opera: in London, Paris, Copenhagen, Tokyo, Barcelona, Toronto.
ANTHONY VAN LAAST (Choreographer). TINA (worldwide; Tony nomination, Outer Critics Circle Award), Mamma Mia! (worldwide; Dora Mavor Moore Award), Sister Act (worldwide, Olivier nomination), Side Show (Broadway), Bombay Dreams (Tony nomination, Drama Desk nomination), Andrew Lloyd Webber‘s Song and Dance (Green Room Award). Concerts: Cher, Kate Bush,
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Sarah Brightman. Films: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Beauty and the Beast, Mamma Mia!; Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Awarded the CBE by the Queen for services to dance.
SHARIKA NILES ( Associate Director ) is thrilled to be making her Associate Directing debut. Broadway Stage Manager: TINA, The Play That Goes Wrong , The Color Purple , Finding Neverland, Motown, Pippin. ‘Bringing forth the Power to change poison into medicine.’
JANET ROTHERMEL ( Associate Choreographer ). Broadway: Mamma Mia!, Sister Act, Side Show, Joseph…Dreamcoat. TV: “Dancing With the Stars,” Tony Awards, Miss USA/Universe. Film: Beauty and the Beast (2017), Mamma Mia! (2008).
ALVIN HOUGH, JR. ( Tour Music Supervision). Broadway: Once On This Island, The Color Purple , Motown , Scandalous . National tours: Memphis , Dreamgirls . OffBroadway: Working, Hercules, Big River. TV/ film: “Dear Evan Hansen,” “Pose,” “tick, tick,… BOOM!,” “Vivo.” Originally from D.C., Alvin also has two degrees in meteorology from Harvard and Georgia Tech. He sends love to his wife, Rebecca, and their children, Samuel and Camille. alvinhoughjr.com
MARK THOMPSON (Set & Costume Design). Awards/nominations: two Critics Circle Awards, five Olivier Awards and seven Tony Award nominations. Theatre in NYC: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; The Taming of the Shrew; Mamma Mia!; A Raisin in the Sun (set only); Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat ; God of Carnage; Life (x) 3; Bombay Dreams; Art; Follies (set only); La Bête; One Man, Two Guvnors; The Blue Room; Arcadia . Met Opera: The Queen of Spades, Macbeth
BRUNO POET ( Lighting Design ) is an Olivier and Knight of Illumination award-winning lighting designer working throughout the world in theatre, opera, live music, dance and events. Notable productions include Bjork’s Cornucopia (The Shed), Akhnaten (Met Opera), Miss Saigon (Broadway and U.S. tour), Sigur Rós (Radio City Music Hall and Madison Square Garden), Other Stories (City Ballet), Apollo 11 (U.S. tour).
NEVIN STEINBERG ( Sound Design ). Broadway: TINA – The Tina Turner Musical (Tony nomination), Hadestown (Tony Award),
Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, The Cher Show, Bandstand, Bright Star, It Shoulda Been You, Mothers and Sons, Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Tony nomination), The Performers, Magic/Bird . Over 30 Broadway productions with Acme Sound Partners and five additional Tony nominations: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess, Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, Fences, Hair, In the Heights.
JEFF SUGG ( Projection Design ) is an award-winning and Tony nominated designer with over 20 years in the performing arts. His work ranges from experimental to classical to Broadway. Credits include Broadway: All My Sons, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Sweat, Bring It On: The Musical, 33 Variations West End: TINA—The Tina Turner Musical. Music: Fire in My Mouth (NY Philharmonic), Anthracite Fields (Julia Wolfe’s Pulitzer Prizewinning piece), Prince’s final appearance on “SNL.”
CAMPBELL YOUNG ASSOCIATES ( Hair, Wigs & Makeup Design ). Broadway: To Kill a Mockingbird; Carousel; Hello, Dolly!; Groundhog Day; Head Over Heels West End/Broadway: Company, TINA–The Tina Turner Musical (DD Award for Outstanding Wig & Hair Design), A Christmas Carol, The Ferryman, Jerusalem, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, Ghost, Billy Elliot. West End: Back to the Future, Cinderella, Anything Goes, Leopoldstadt . TV: “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “Downton Abbey.”
MURNANE CASTING (Casting) is a firstclass office in New York City specializing in casting theatre, film, and television projects nationwide. We focus on developing new works and collaborating with emerging creators. Our mission is to curate exceptional ensembles of artists in a relaxed and imaginative casting environment. Learn more at MurnaneCasting.com.
NICHOLAS SKILBECK (Original Musical Supervision, Arrangements, and Additional Music). Recent work includes TINA—The Tina Turner Musical (London, Hamburg). Oliviernominated for his work on Follies. West End Olivier Award-winning productions: Follies, Gypsy, Sweeney Todd, Hairspray and Billy Elliot. Other credits include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (West End, Broadway) and musical director for Kate Bush: Before the Dawn at the Hammersmith Apollo. Compositions: Quand la Guerre Sera Finie
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Books: The Singing and Acting Handbook –Games and Exercises for the Performer.
ETHAN POPP (Orchestrations). 2014 Grammy Award Nomination (Motown the Musial) , 2013 and 2021 Tony Award Nominations (Motown the Musical and TINA— The Tina Turner Musical), 2022 Olivier Award Nomination (Back to the Future) . Theatre: Back to the Future, Mrs. Doubtfire, School of Rock, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Motown the Musical, Rock of Ages, Tarzan, We Will Rock You, Disney’s Aida , and many more. Television: “Last Week Tonight,” “Smash,” others. Film: Bohemian Rhapsody, The Greatest Showman . Love to Vanessa and Aldrin! ethanpopp.com
TALITHA FEHR (Music Coordinator ) has worked on over 75 national and international productions and tours since 2005. Highlights include: Sister Act, Mamma Mia! , School of Rock, Come Fly Away, Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies, and Priscilla Queen of the Desert as well as the 2010 Olympic Ceremonies in Vancouver. She dedicates her work on TINA to the memory of her mentor, Sam Lutfiyya.
SAM GROISSER (Interim Music Director).
Broadway National Tours: Tootsie, Grinch . Regional (selected): Paper Mill, Ogunquit, Marriott, Fulton, Paramount, North Shore, Maine State, and Nederlander Worldwide. Proud alumnus of Northwestern University. IG: @groissedout. Gratitude to Talitha Fehr and Alvin Hough, Jr. For Mom, Dad, and Sarah.
JASMIN HOLTON ( Production Stage Manager) is ecstatic to join the 2nd National Tour of Tina-The Tina Turner Musical ! Education: Stage Management BFA, Hospitality Management minor, University of Central Florida. Selected credits: The 7 Fingers , Cirque de Soleil, Million Dollar Quartet, After Midnight, (Virgin Voyages/Norwegian Cruise Line), Tour: On your Feet , Million Dollar Quartet Christmas, Cocomelon (Tour).
RIO ROBERTS JR. ( Assistant Stage Manager). I am Mario Roberts Jr. from Miami, Florida! I am the Assistant Stage Manager for the production. Some of my favorite shows I have worked on are Shrek, The Color Purple, Dreamgirls and Five Guys! Theatre is life and I can’t live without it!
ALYSSA GOMEZ ( Resident Director ). Emerson Alum. Nuyorican Actor/Director. Recent credits include On Your Feet! (Company
Manager – 2nd National), Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Assistant Company Manager – 1st National), ¡Americano! (Assistant Director/ Cultural Coordinator), Motown (Swing – 2nd National). Regional: Milwaukee Rep, Seattle Rep, Portland Center Stage, Ivoryton Playhouse.
JAMES A. WOODARD (Company Manager). My Fair Lady , National Tour / Magic Mike LIVE , Miami & Dallas / Alaska Repertory Theatre / Alliance Theatre / La Jolla Playhouse / 20 Years w/ Philip Glass & Associated Projects / Co-Founder of Philip Glass´ Days & Nights Festival, Big Sur, CA
BRIAN CEDRIC JONES (Assistant Company Manager ). SUFFS , How The Grinch Stole Christmas , Tootsie . “At every moment, we always have a choice, even if it feels as if we don’t. Sometimes that choice may simply be to think a more positive thought.” —Tina Turner, Happiness Becomes You. Love to Xroads and my family!
HEATHER CHOCKLEY ( Production Manager) joined the CXL team after having toured, both nationally and internationally, for 15 years. After that lifetime on the road, she finds she likes not living out of a suitcase the whole time. Now based in the DC metro area, she also does a bit of political event work, and shares the crew member recruiting responsibilities at CXL.
DEANA MARIE KIRSCH ( General Manager) is a seasoned entertainment industry professional with over 20 years of experience, managing top productions including Criss Angel Mindfreak , Jersey Boys , Magic Mike Live , Annie, and many more. ‘I stayed the course… because I believed in something inside of me.’
THE
BOOKING GROUP ( Tour Booking Agency ) Since its inception in 1996, The Booking Group has represented 27 Tony Award® winning Best Musicals and Plays. Current tours include: Hamilton; Dear Evan Hansen ; Come From Away ; The Book of Mormon; 1776; Hadestown; Mean Girls; Pretty Woman; Six; Anastasia; Chicago; Fiddler on the Roof; Hairspray; My Fair Lady; R.E.S.P.E.C.T; To Kill A Mockingbird ; and Tootsie . Future tours include: Almost Famous ; Funny Girl ; Mamma Mia!; MJ The Musical; Mrs. Doubtfire; A Strange Loop; The Devil Wears Prada; The Wiz; Sing Street; The Karate Kid; and West Side Story
WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST
BOND THEATRICAL ( Marketing & Publicity Direction) is an independently-owned booking, marketing and publicity company for live entertainment productions.
NEUROSPORT ( Physical Therapist ). Elizabeth Dougherty PT. Leaders in performing arts and entertainment medicine. We are honored and grateful to work with this amazing production of TINA—The Tina Turner Musical.
JAYNA NEAGLE ( Executive Producer ). For Cirque du Soleil: ‘Twas the Night Before, Paramour (Broadway, Hamburg); The Wiz (NBC production). For BASE Entertainment: Arrabal (Buenos Aires, Toronto), Jersey Boys (Johannesburg, Asian tour), Priscilla Queen of the Desert (São Paulo), The Lion King (Singapore), Jerry Mitchell’s Peepshow (Las Vegas), Wayne Brady: Making Sh%@ Up (Las Vegas).
CROSSROADS LIVE ( Producer & Tour Management ) brings together some of the world’s top producers of live entertainment, now all under one banner. With offices in London, New York, Washington, D.C., Sydney, and Melbourne—our global platform ensures the best-loved titles from Broadway and the West End can be embraced by audiences around the world. Crossroads Live North America, under the leadership of Angela Rowles, is an innovative, full-service theatrical production company delivering the Broadway experience to audiences in North America and beyond. Our 2024-2025 Season: Annie; Dear Evan Hansen; Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical; Pretty Woman; The Phantom of the Opera (Asia); TINA–The Tina Turner Musical.
STAFF FOR TINA—THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL
For Crossroads Live North America
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Jayna Neagle
GENERAL MANAGER
Deana Marie Kirsch
Associate General Manager............................Emily Miu
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Heather Chockley
Assistant Production Manager ..................Drew Neitzey
COMPANY MANAGER
James A. Woodard
Assistant Company Manager .............Brian Cedric Jones
TOUR MARKETING & PUBLICITY DIRECTION
BOND THEATRICAL bondtheatrical.com
DJ Martin Temah Higgins Mollie Mann
Marc Viscardi Wendy Roberts
Linda Stewart Scotland Newton
TOUR DIRECTION
THE BOOKING GROUP
Meredith Blair
Brian Brooks and Rich Rundle www.thebookinggroup.com
CASTING
MURNANE CASTING
Chad Eric Murnane, CSA
Amber Snead, CSA Nathanial Riccio
PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER ..........Jasmin Holton
Assistant Stage Manager ....................Mario Roberts, Jr.
RESIDENT DIRECTOR ..........................Alyssa V. Gomez
Dance Captain ..............................Chelsea Nicole Green
Assistant Dance Captain .................Audrey Taylor Floyd
Learn more about Crossroads Live North America and our team: www.xroadslive.com
CREDITS
Scenery built by Proof Productions. Scenery also by PRG-Scenic Technologies, a division of PRG Broadway, L.L.C.,New Windsor, NY. Additional Scenery by Great Lakes Scenic Studios. Lighting and projection equipment by Production Resource Group. Sound equipment by Sound Associates. Motors by Christie Lites. Costumes constructed by By Barak LLC, Ed Dawson Tailors, Eric Winterling Costumes, Jeff Fender Studio, Joelyn Wilkosz, John Kristiansen New York Inc., Marsha Kuligowski, and Yasemin Esmek. Props built by RRamos Upholstery, Prop and Paint Creative Studio, BrenBri Props, JP Carrier, Hat Rabbit Studio, Paper Mache Monkey, Props Stitcher Anthony Paul-Cavaretta, and Custom Quilting by Bertie Michaels @stitchstudionyc.
Rehearsed at Pearl Studios and the KeyBank State Theatre at Playhouse Square @tinabroadway | tinaonbroadway.com
If you or a loved one has experienced sexual violence, you are not alone. The National Sexual Assault Hotline is available 24/7 with free, confidential support in English and Spanish at 800-656-HOPE (4673) and at rainn.org. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support via phone or chat for people in distress, resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Text or Call 988. Website 988lifeline.org
Backstage and Front of the House Employees are represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (or I.A.T.S.E.).
The producers want to thank the Ohio Department of Development for their support in the creation of this production.
WARNING
The photographing or sound recording of any performance or the possession of any device for such photographing or sound recording inside this theatre, without the written permission of the management, is prohibited by law. Violators may be punished by ejection and violations may render the offender liable for money damages.
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Planned gifts ensure the long-term sustainability of our cultural organization.
“ “ It was an easy decision to include The Hanover Theatre in my estate plan because it’s a huge part of my life. I’m joyful to know that my gift will support the vision and goals of the organization while ensuring continued opportunities for learning and entertaining experiences for future generations.
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Dale Stafford
FSS member, Broadway subscriber and Franklin Square Salon Maître d’
Contact Nel Lazour at nel@thehanovertheatre.org or call 508.471.1770 for information about the 1926 Legacy Society.
Contributions from individuals, organizations and businesses have always played a vital role in bringing the best performances to Worcester, presenting the stories and sounds that reflect our community, and making the arts accessible to all. Just as we strive to make The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory a welcoming and inclusive destination, we also seek to make philanthropy a practice that is open to everyone. Donations at every level are truly meaningful and we are honored by the commitment of those who have invested in our work and our community. This list reflects donors and donor subscribers who have given at the Patron Level or higher to support our organization over the past year. Thank you!
Encore Circle Donors
Donors of $10,000 and Above
Scott Baeder ◊ Bank of America
Elissa Boisvert & Randall S. Barko ◊
Mary C. DeFeudis ◊
Fred & Patty Eppinger
Warner S. & Mary F. Fletcher
Lisa Kirby Gibbs ◊
Drs. Ivan & Noreen Green ◊
Ruth Grobe
The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation ◊
David & Marlene Persky
Donald & Polly Phipps *
Ken & Karen Rapp ◊
Marc & Miriam Rogers-Montalvo *◊
Scott & Lois Rossiter
The Shanklin Family
Veronica & Howard Wiseman
Celebrity Circle Donors
Donors of $5,000 - $9,999
Marie & Mike Angelini
Thomas & Lynora Bartholomew Berkshire Bank ◊
Henry & Pamela Camosse ◊
Dr. Abigail Childs & Timothy Tetreault ◊
John Doubleday & Cindy Powers *◊
Gwyn & Linda Fisher ◊
The Grenon Family ◊
Wayne Canty, Heat Trace Products, LLC ◊
Richard & Janice Helle ◊
Steve & Lee Joseph ◊
Lisa & Neil McDonough ◊
Mirick O'Connell ◊
National Grid ◊
Michael & Carol Sleeper ◊
Carolyn & John Stimpson
UniBank ◊
Kim & Adrian VanderSpek ◊
Worcester Business Development Corporation ◊
Director Circle Donors
Donors of $2,500 - $4,999
Abbvie ◊
AdCare Educational Institute
Kristen Albright ◊
Barry & Jean Alman *◊
Archstone Financial ◊
Assumption University ◊
Avidia Bank ◊
Paul & Jane Baker ◊
bankHometown
Janet Barlow ◊
R.E. Bidinger, DDS & J.M. Stiles, DMD *◊
David Brough ◊
Richard & Jane Callahan ◊
Frank & Carole Ann Carroll
Mary Frances & John Coakley
James & Nancy Coghlin ◊
Community Neuroscience Services
Cornerstone Bank ◊
Country Bank
Richard & Ann Marie Cravedi ◊
Chacharone Properties ◊
Fallon Health ◊
William & Suzanne Finn
Allen Fletcher & Dolly Vazquez ◊
Ann L. Flynn ◊
Gardner Outlet Furniture ◊
Don & Peg Harbert ◊
Dr. John & Mrs. Nicole Hardin ◊
Donna & Andrew Hebb ◊
Herb Chambers Toyota of Auburn
Holy Trinity Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Sandy Hubbard & Tom Logan
IC Federal Credit Union
Tracey Ingle ◊
Michael & Jennifer Ivascyn-Dowdle ◊
Ian & Maureen Johnson ◊
Daniel & Elizabeth Joslyn
Judith Ann & Edward J. Keegan, III
Dr. Jonathan & Sharon Kleefield
Sharon & Allen Krause ◊
The Little Gym of West Boylston
John & Susan LoVerso ◊
Dorothy Lurier
Robert & Myra McAnulty *◊
Anne & James Michelson ◊
Mighty Oaks Montessori School ◊
Richard & Patricia Morin ◊
Omni Services ◊
Oriol Health Care *
Vincent & Denise Osterman ◊
Stephen & Cynthia Pitcher
Polar Beverages
Joanne Prizio *
Pro-Tech Pest Control
Hale, Abbie & Emily Pulsifer
Rand-Whitney Container LLC
Reliant Medical Group
Rockland Trust Bank ◊
Cliff & Susan Rucker ◊
Savers Bank
Ellen & John Savickas *
Solomon Pond Mall
Struck Catering ◊
Ralph & Jeanine Swick ◊
Kellie Thibodeau & Peter Senghas ◊
Webster Five ◊
Worcester Fitness *◊
Worcester State University
Producer Circle Donors
Donors of $1,500 - $2,499
A. Arsenault & Sons, Inc. ◊
Mary & Carl Aframe ◊
AllCom Credit Union
Cliff & Mary Ellen Anderson ◊
Derrick & Kimberly Anderson *◊
Jon & Janice Anderson *
Christina Andrianopoulos & George Cancelmo ◊
Art Inspires Me ◊
Brent & Katrinka Arthaud *◊
Atlas Distributing *
David & Linda Ayers ◊
Badrick Family
Kristin & Joe Bafaro
Pat & Mandy Baliva
Laurian Banciulescu & Matthew Kamins ◊
Jack & Susan Bassick ◊
Dr. Steven J. Beckman & Family ◊
The Belsito Family
Dr. & Mrs. Bruce Bender *◊
Rosamond "Binky" Bennett
Len & Maria Beyersdorfer *
Henry Ritter & Mark Bilotta
Maureen Binienda *◊
BJA Magnetics, Bob Johnson Associates, Inc.
Bryan & Jacqueline Blomgren *◊
Betty & Bob Blute ◊
Mary Blute ◊
Maurice & Pamela Boisvert ◊
Bowditch & Dewey, LLP
Kim Brady ◊
Daeg & Debra Brenner
Jeff Burk & Dale LePage
Stephen & Rosanna Burke *◊
Virginia & Kevin Byrne ◊
Susan & Bill Cammuso ◊
Steven & MaryAnn Campbell ◊
Jeffrey & Ginni Cardoso ◊
Thomas & Candy Cashman *◊
Karen & Kathryn Cavan ◊
Alexander & Cheryl Chan ◊
Carol & David Chester ◊
Classic Suites & Inns *◊
Vinny & Brenda Cloutier ◊
Mary & Hannah Cooper *◊
Jill & Paul Dagilis ◊
Debra D'Agostino ◊
Eleanor D’Ambrosio & Tim O’Gorman
April Davis
Davis Publications
Paul & Sandra Demoga *◊
Joseph & Linda Depasquale ◊
Ann Desmarais & Paul S. Kennedy ◊
Robert & Cindy DiGirolamo ◊
Janine & John Diliberto ◊
John DiPasquale ◊
Maureen & Richard Dodakian
Donald & Melanie Donegan *◊
Steven & Peggy Dorval ◊
The Downs Family ◊
Susan Druker & Tom Baker ◊
LisaAnn Dukaten ◊
Monica Elefterion & Mark G. Wagner ◊
Richard & Deborah Emmons ◊
John & Diane Engle ◊
Joey & Mike Engling ◊
Jeanne & John Esler ◊
David Faneuf & Todd Barker ◊
Annette & Mark Farley ◊
Curtis & Amy Feldman ◊
Dr. Marianne Felice ◊
Ann Marie & Bob Foley
Ford's Hometown Services, Pest & Lawn Professionals
Raymond Forslund ◊
Sheryl Fox
Jeffrey Fuller & Paula Cullinane ◊
Mark & Jan Fuller ◊
Mary & Noelle Fura
Debbie, Robert & Jen Gale ◊
Lee & Dina Gaudette *◊
Adam Gaval ◊
William & Patricia Giannopoulos ◊
Theresa Goguen ◊
Gabriele Goszcz
Marty Green & Maura Mahoney ◊
Honorable Mel L. Greenberg, Retd. & Joyce M. Greenberg ◊
David Grenon
Raymond & Donna Griffin
Audrey & Bobby Griffis ◊
Dr. Abraham & Linda Haddad ◊
Bruce Hager *
Maryanne & Paul Hammond ◊
Barbara Hanc *◊
Maureen Hardy
John & Melissa Harris *◊
Richard Hebert ◊
Charles Henneberry, Sr. ◊
Bob & Lynn Hennigan ◊
Christine & Bill Herbert ◊
John & Michele Hicks ◊
Leigh Catherine Hudson ◊
David & Kathie Huhtala ◊
Robert and Kathryn Hunter ◊
Mark Hutchison & Ruth Langlais *◊
William & Patricia Iandoli *
Illusions Hair Design
Dr. Richard Irwin ◊
Kallin & Linda Johnson ◊
Pam Johnson ◊
Jack & Cynthia Kadzik
Diane Karalekas, MD & Dean Alexandrou ◊
The Kauffman Family ◊
Dr. W. David Kelly & Paula A. Viau ◊
Kimberly & Sean Keogh ◊
Henley & George Konar ◊
Helen P. Koskinas
Harry P. & Sharon Kotseas ◊
Suzanne & Kevin Kozak *◊
Charlie & Carolyn Kretz ◊
Maureen Ladd ◊
Debra, Dennis & Heather Lamarche *◊
Henry & Holly LaMountain *◊
James & Anne Lang ◊
Susan & Andrew Langlois ◊
John & Kathy Lauring ◊
Richard & Tracey Lavey
Susan & Richard Leahy ◊
Leal Realty Group
Barbara Lee ◊
Luke Lewkowicz
Dawn & Chris Lineberry
Bruce & Andrea Little ◊
Beth LoConto ◊
LPSC Financial
Carole Lyman *◊
Helder & Maggie Machado ◊
Gloria Mackoul
Edward & Margaret Madaus *◊
Michael Madulka ◊
Christine Maki-Cogswell
Dan & Anna Marcoux ◊
Michael & Audrey Marcy ◊
Matthew Martin
MB Lounge
Patricia McAllister & Gail Vaillette
Lori McCassie ◊
Bill & Laureen McGuirk ◊
Richard & Natasha Miller
Laura Milner and Jarman Joerres ◊
Jack & Cynthia Monahan ◊
Jason & Alissa Muise
Erin & James Mulcahy ◊
Pamela & David Murray ◊
Margaret Naylor & Robert Condon ◊
Lisa & Nick Nevin *◊
Matthew Newell ◊
Ken & Erin Nosek ◊
James D. O'Brien, Jr., Esq. *◊
Matthew Olds & Michael Berthiaume *◊
Michael Pagano ◊
Elizabeth & Larry Pape ◊
Harry & Wendy Pape ◊
Carol Pappas
Donald & Susan Pegg *◊
Joe & Stacy Plunkett
Jane Pond & Thomas Lowe ◊
Paula & Dennis Pope ◊
Premier Optical
Thomas & Morgan Rafferty ◊
Anne Marie Rafferty ◊
Debra L. & Arthur J. Remillard, III
Buz & Nancy Reusch *◊
Robin Rhodes *◊
Linda Rosenlund
Sebastián Royo, Ph.D.
Peter & Patti Rugg ◊
Thomas & Patricia Ryan
Beth Sannella ◊
John & Ellen Santimaw ◊
Louis Schoolcraft II
Karen Scopetski
Scumaci Family
Seaman Engineering Corporation ◊
Patricia Segerson ◊
Dr. Sanjay & Neela Shah ◊
Ed & Denise Shea
Karon & Kellie Shea *◊
William & Carol Shemeth ◊
Edward & Resa Sherr ◊
Dale Stafford ◊
Dr. Daniel & Deborah Steigman ◊
Mark Steina
Dr. and Mrs. Charles Steinberg
Kimberly Stone & Patrick Jones ◊
Ann & Thomas Sullivan ◊
John & Lynn Sullivan ◊
Tim & Linda Sullivan *◊
Tom & Kathy Sullivan
Sullivan, Garrity & Donnelly Insurance ◊
Lisa K. Swanson *◊
Michael & Jennifer Tarka *◊
Sheila & George Tetler ◊
Francis J. & Karen Tighe *◊
Rachel & Louis Tosches
John & Catherine Ushinski ◊
Charlie & Jody Valade ◊
Virginia Vaughan
Dr. Ancy & Katherine Verdier
Anthony Vigliotti *◊
Ron & Marsha Wagner
William & Deborah Wall *◊
Patty & Daniel Walton *◊
Edwin & Zachary Ward ◊
Tracy V. & James Wells ◊
Mary Ellen Wessell ◊
Todd H. Wetzel ◊
Charles & Marjorie Wilson
Sharon Woodbury *
Susan & David Woodbury
Wendy Ziesemann & Karen Freker ◊
Supporter Level Donors
Donors of $750 - $1,499 Anonymous continued
Richard & Avery Chase
Sandra & Russell Doty ◊
Beth & Paul Duquette
Andrea Falcione & John Phillips ◊
Andrew & Robin Feldman ◊
Robert Frankel & Ann McCauley
Ken Hirschkind
Leonard Ho ◊
Carl & Ann Kaliszewski
Priscilla Kerr
Lamoureux Pagano Associates
Richard & Mary Ellen Letarte ◊
Ann Lewis
Judith Malley
Lynette Paczkowski ◊
Arthur Pelletier ◊
Kathy & Dick Perry *
Nancy Prior
Kimberly & Scott Samson ◊
Olivia & Rachel Scanlon
Larry Silverman ◊
Victor & Carolyn Somma ◊
Geoffrey & Juliana Spofford ◊
J. Ann Verhage ◊
Linda Wasbes ◊
Phillip & Patricia Woodman ◊
Associate Level Donors
Donors of $375 - $749
Matthew & Susan Allen
Mildred & David Anderson ◊
Maria & Joe Barry
Gail & Don Bellefleur
Norman Bitsoli
Paul Black
Dr. David C. Brown *◊
Wanda Cantlin ◊
Jen Capone
Ina & Tom Carey
Jack & Nancy Collins ◊
Deborah Corbett
Beth & Jim Cunningham
Laura Eckelman
Lynne Haddad & Betty Edwards ◊
Henry Febo
Michael Foley
Carl & Susan Foley ◊
Fortwengler and Associates Inc
Jared & Caitlyn Gentilucci ◊
Jack Guertin
Jeff Hallowell
Russell Hammond
Henry & Lee Harrison
Steve Harvey ◊
Russ Hatch
Dennis & Vanessa Kerrigan
Otto & Karen Kunz ◊
Carolyn Limeri ◊
Anthony & Christine Long ◊
Helder & Maggie Machado, Machado
Consulting *
Fran & Susan Madigan
Douglas & Dianne May
Paul McCrohon
Christine & John Meuse
James & Julie Murray ◊
Jeffrey & Carol Mushnick
Thomas Myshrall ◊
Charles & Christine Newfell
John D. & Kim Petrin ◊
Elizabeth Proko
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew J. Renzoni
Alonzo Ross
Howard Rubin
Ruth R. Rubin
Edward Ryan III ◊
Eric Saczawa
Ajay & Padma Shenoy
Roxanne & Nicholas Smyrnios ◊
David Snook & Raluca Iuster
Peter Stanton
Randall Steere
Mark & Darlene Stoever ◊
Richard Wawrzynski
Christine Whipple ◊
Dr. George & Lynn Wood
Patron Level Donors
Donors of $200 - $374
Caroline & Eric Alper
Robert & Jacquelin Apsler
Barbara Auger
Janice Babbitt
Esther Bachrach
James Bagaglio
Danielle Baker
Paul & Shari Belanger *
Iris Berdrow ◊
John Biddle ◊
Edie Blackney
Steve & Karen Boliver
Beth Bombard
Sharon Botnovcan
Elaine & Jerry Bouchard ◊
Gayle Bowe
Judith Boyko
Carolyn, Tim & Samantha Brady *
Larry Brazell
Sheri & Alan Brooks
Matthew & Linda Brown ◊
Lisa Bryngelson
Lynne & Brendan Burke ◊
Shirley & Donald Bussolari
Jeanne Chase
Robert & Gloria Ciaffone ◊
Mary Clow
Catherine Colinvaux & Phillip Zamore
John Colonna-Romano
Ruth & Audrey Colson ◊
Charlotte Connor
Shirley Conrad & Joe Petruccelli
Richard & Charlotte Cote ◊
Patricia Couhig
Shirleen Cox ◊
Tracy Craig & James Convery
Kenneth Crater ◊
Paul Crimlisk & Cheryl Shushan
Chris & Elizabeth Crowley
Jonah & Ronna Cuker
Sharon & Angelo Dagnello
Kerry & Cheryl Daigle
Herb & Andrea Daroff
Margery & Richard Dearborn
Lori Dery
Susan Direda
Mary Domiano
Heather Donovan
Kathy Dulude
Paul Eager
Jamie Ehrets
Elite Entertainment
Paul Errico
Dixie Estes ◊
Peter & Elaine Ettenberg ◊
Roy Evarts
Bill Fairbanks *
Dr. Bob Falter ◊
Connie Favreau & Ray Johns *
Dennis Fenton *
Leslie Fish & Jerry Gurwitz
Beth & Richard Foley
Rosalind Forber & Larry Pratt
Lynn & John Foreman
Maureen Fowler ◊
Diane Fratoni ◊
Christine Gagne ◊
John Gallagher
James Goulet ◊
Gary & Karen Guglielmello ◊
Ryan Hacker
Eric Harnish
Debra & Alan Helfgott ◊
Laurel Hemmer *
Barbara Henning
Lisa & Donald Hirbour
Richard Holland
Barbara Hollister
Abigail & Helene Holmes ◊
Mark & Sherry Horeanopoulos *◊
Dawn Horne
Paula Howard & Craig Caruso ◊
Charles Howe *
Ted & Kathleen Hudson ◊
Francesca Iaconi & John Whelan
David Jaffe
Harry & Jean Johnson *
Margaret Mary Johnson
Nicole Johnson
Joe & Tara Kalinowski ◊
Lori Keddy
Joan Kellogg
Jane Kimbrough ◊
Kimberly & Eric Kohler
Colleen & Robert Kushlis ◊
Mary Anna Labato
Mark Labbe
Holly LaConte
Marcy Larmon ◊
Barbara & David Lavallee ◊
Bart & Gale Lawless ◊
Nel & Paul Lazour
Steven Liedell
Ann T. Lisi & Joel P. Greene
Ronald & Gail Liston
Peter Lobdell
Maureen & John Locke *
John & Kathleen Lynch ◊
Donna & Don MacLean ◊
Kelly Magowan ◊
Anne Mahler
Luke Maki & Faren Williams
Leslie & Douglas Malloy *
Elaine A. Martel, Esq. ◊
Kathleen & John McClintock
Marie McKeon
John McNamara ◊
Christopher & Jayne Mehne ◊
Kevin & Kate Mercadante ◊
Joseph Mewhiney *◊
Lisa Michalak ◊
Martin Mitchell
Ellen More
Scott Moss & Shelley Chapman-Moss
Adi Nathan
Jean Neale ◊
Elaine Nedder ◊
Scott Norrie
Carol Oliveira ◊
Stephanie Pandiscio
Holly & Ray Pavlak
Raymond & Sheila Pavlik
David & Linda Pearlstein
Mary Perez
Susan Pett
Ginny Picking
Steve & Nicole Poirier
Susan & Seth Popinchalk ◊
Zenie Popkin
Sandra Powers
Rob & Sue Protano *
Sarah Pulsifer
Ed Rank
Cheryl Rauh ◊
Harold Read
Denise Roane
Edward Romeo ◊
Suzanne Rood
Don Ross
Anne-Marie & Paul Routhier
Jennifer Ryan ◊
Maria Schantz
Kurt Schuetz
Carol Seager
Doug & Mary Sevon ◊
Mary C. Shea ◊
Rebecca Sholes
Vivian Shortreed
Troy & Jane Siebels
Cara Simpson ◊
Kathryn D. Smith & Linda S. Moulton ◊
Colleen Spelman ◊
Jay & Nancy Spitulnik
Beth Stark ◊
Roberta & Chet Stencel
Alan & Nina Stoll
Mary A. Sullivan *
Nancy & Janina Swiacki
Julianne Tamasy
James & Paula Tashjian
Marshall Tate & Judy Rothbard Tate ◊
Sharon & John Tierney
Andrew Tindall
Tracey Tranen
Cynthia Trapp ◊
Darlene Tucker
Mark Underkofler
Unum
Susan Upham
Judith Uthoff ◊
Anthony Vaver *
William & Carol Walsh
Beth Williams ◊
Margaret Wong ◊
Wade Wormann *
Karen Yeowell
YMCA of Central Massachusetts
Judy & Michael Zalansky ◊
Janet Zeidler
Jeremy Zglobicki ◊
* Sustaining Donor ◊ 2024-2025 Six Show or FLEX Broadway Season Subscriber
represents donors as of 9.18.2024
THEATRE ETIQUETTE • ENJOY THE SHOW
We hope that you take these following suggestions into consideration so that everyone may enjoy the show in comfort without distractions or interruptions.
• Please silence all cell phones and electronic devices.
• Kindly refrain from talking during the performance.
• Please do not take any photos or videos of the performance. These acts are prohibited in our general policies.
• Please remove your hat so that patrons behind you can see.
• Before coming to a show, we request that you limit heavy perfumes or colognes; others around you may be sensitive or allergic.
• If you must leave your seat during a performance, please do so as quietly as possible.
• Please be kind and stay until after the cast bows. The performers work extremely hard to give the public an enjoyable show. It would be greatly appreciated if you show your appreciations and share your enthusiasm for their performances.
• If any problem should arise and you would like to speak with a theatre representative, please ask your usher for immediate assistance or see a house manager in the main lobby.
Treat your group to a memorable event at the theatre. Our function spaces can accommodate social gatherings as well as corporate meetings and private events including:
«Conferences & business meetings
«Buffets, dinners & cocktail parties
«Fundraisers, networking & staff socials
«Donor & client appreciation events
«Weddings & ceremonies
«All other celebrations
Contact Jackie Dillman Function Coordinator
508.471.1799 or jdillman@thehanovertheatre.org
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We have many opportunities for volunteering! As a nonprofit organization, we rely on volunteers for many important positions at the theatre. Learn how to volunteer: TheHanoverTheatre.org/ support/volunteer
Edmund Adamiak
Diane Adamowicz
Dick Adams
Linda Adams
Barry Alman
Mildred Anderson
Patricia Ascione
Pamela Ashmankas
Charlene Baron
Maria Bella
Patricia Belsito
Jane Benoit
Gail Bergeron
Joanne Bernier
Susan Berry
Maureen Binienda
Carol Bishop
Linda Boll
David Boucher
Laurie Boucher
Brian Brophy
Steve Brophy
David Brough
Phyllis Buck
Ann Cappabianca
Patricia Carignan
Andrea Carlson
John Caron
Elizabeth Casello
Angela Casey
Karen Cavan
Jane Champagne
Irene Chiarvalloti
Kathryn Close
Michael Comer
Robert Condon
Justin Conlon
Janice Conrad
Eileen Contois
Laura Coughlin
Diane Cowes
Margot Crawford
Daniel Creeron
Barbara Crowley
Jim Crowley
Patti Cummings
Linda Dattis
Eileen Dawson
Patricia Dawson
Sharon DeBonis
Stephanie Dieterle
Mary Doane
Daniel Donovan
Debra Donovan
Irene Dube
Nancy Duprey
Emily Eaton
Charlie Engdahl
Diane Engle
John Engle
David Faneuf
Dolores Farrell
Elizabeth Foley
Joan Foley
Sue Foley
John Foreman
Lynn Foreman
Vicki Freilich
Sheila Garvey
Greg Gentile
Cathy Gleason
Jeanne Gohary
Marlene Goodale
Kathleen Gordon
Deborah Gradowski
Maria Carmel
Gurucharri
Mark Hannum
Cindy Hanslik
Donald Harbert
Maureen Hardy
Patty Harkins
Donna Harrington
John Harrington
Robert Harrington
Carol Harwood
Cynthia Hennessey
James Heywood
Sally Hodgerney
Diane Hoff
Cathleen Holmberg
Abby Holmes
Helene Holmes
Kathleen Horahan
Debra Hosley
Bunny Hurley
Nan Johnson
Maureen Jones
Debra Korman
Patricia Kowalchek
Michael Kozminski
Janet Krause
Sara Kreisel
John Ladroga
John Lafleche
Debi Lang
Frances Langille
Lori Lauria
Marilyn Leary
Tim Lee
Raymond Legacy
Sophine Lever
Heather Levin
Kathi Lewando
Annette Lisi
Richard Lisi
Irene Logan
Sara Lohnes
Luann Loughlin
Barbara Luby
Dorothy Lucier
Sharon MacDonald
Mary Malone
Mary Marcinkus
Elaine Martel
Bob McAnulty
Myra McAnulty
Rosemary McCarthy
Denise McGrath
David McRae
Cynder Mesrobian
James Messier
Debra Monahan
Mary Ellen Moore
Anne Morris
Patrick Morris
David Murray
Lisa Murrman
Margaret Naylor
Bruce Neuwirth
Nancy Neuwirth
Lisa Normandin
Lucinda Oates
Michael Oates
Darlene Orne
Darlene Orrell
Suzanne Pahr
Helen Panagiotopoulos
Constantine Papanastassiou
Peggy Papanastassiou
Margaret Pappas
Renee Peace
Jennifer Perkins
Maggie Perreault
Dick Perry
Susan Perschbacher
Mary Pierangeli
Gerard Piscitelli
Phyllis Piscitelli
Maria Piscitelli-Durant
Elizabeth Plante
Paula Police
Darrell Potosnak
Joyce Power
Helen Quist
Janet Rabidou
Sonia Radzik
Judith Reilly
Cheryl Renaud
Anne Reynolds
John Riccio
Deborah Richards
Barbara Roach Kyes
Caroline Robertson
Carol Robison
Marguerite Rooney
Judith Rothbard Tate
Susan Rousakos
Patricia Ryan
William Sarkisian
Suzanne Saven
Mary Sevon
Andrea Sheridan
Meridith Singleton
Patricia Smaldone
Susan Small
Joyce St. Germain
Dale Stafford
Diane Steere
Brigitte Sterf
Helen Stockdale
Ann Sullivan
Kenneth Takvorian
Marshall Tate
Allyn Taylor
Lorraine Taylor
Mary Teixeira
Karen Terenzini
Karen Terranova
Eileen Terrill
Sandra Theros
Wendy Thomas
Cecelia Thurber
Victor Tolis
Raymond Tremblay
Rose Turner
Deborah Tyborowski
Timothy Veilleux
Ann Verhage
Laura Wachs
Karen Walsh Fortin
Ewa Warzywoda
Barbara West
Nancy White
Kathryn Whitenack
Nancy Wilby
Joanne Wilder
Michael Wilder
Susan Wood
Amy Woodsmall
The following is presented to inform our patrons and to maintain an orderly theatrical environment and experience. These policies notwithstanding, management will always strive to be fair, ethical and understanding of our patrons’ needs. For answers to frequently asked questions visit TheHanoverTheatre.org
Accessible Seating and ADA Provisions: The Hanover Theatre (THT) is committed to providing access and an enjoyable visit for persons of different abilities. Spaces are reserved for patrons who use wheelchairs and for their ambulatory companions. When purchasing tickets, please be sure to mention if any special accommodations are required, including low vision, hard of hearing, limited mobility, etc.
Assistive Listening Devices: Devices are available. Please inquire at the box office or conceirge desk . These cannot be reserved in advance, but the number of devices available should be sufficient for the usual demand. You will be asked to leave your driver’s license as a deposit.
Booking Protect: Protect your investment by participating in Booking Protect, a ticket insurance option. You can choose to select this insurance as an add-on before finalizing your transaction. Booking Protect is only available at the time of purchase and allows you to receive a refund of the purchase price should you or anyone in your party be unable to attend due to injury, illness, adverse weather conditions and more. Please check terms & conditions when purchasing.
Box Office Hours of Operation: (in person and by telephone) Monday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm; Sunday (if there is a performance), noon until 30 minutes after curtain on performance evenings. So that we may best serve patrons attending each event, please avoid visiting the box office to purchase tickets to future events during the hour prior to curtain time. Tickets may be purchased online 24/7 at TheHanoverTheatre.org. By telephone, call the box office at 877.571.7469 during standard hours of operation. Visit or mail the box office at: 2 Southbridge Street, Worcester, MA 01608
E-mail: boxoffice@thehanovertheatre.org
Cameras (Recording Devices): Our standard policy is that all such devices are prohibited from use in the theatre, and offenders may be ejected without compensation. On rare occasions, specific performers or engagements may request that this policy be suspended, in which case we will advise our patrons by covering lobby signage which lists the standard policy. All members of the press or media must receive advance authorization from the PR dept. (PR@thehanovertheatre.org) to use cameras or recording devices inside the theatre and must display identification upon arrival.
Cell Phones: Out of respect to the performers and to fellow audience members, please remember to silence all cell phones while in the theatre. Also, please note, there is no telephone which is manned throughout the performance. Please be sure to leave your cellular number with anyone who may need to reach you during an emergency, and in the event of an emergency please take your call in the lobby. Children: All patrons MUST have a valid ticket. To allow all patrons to enjoy the show, children under the age of four (4) are not permitted to attend THT performances unless they are designated as a family show. Please call the box office to see which shows are appropriate for younger children.
Concessions: Please do not bring outside food and drinks to the theatre. Snacks and beverages are available for sale in the lobby.
First Aid: Please speak with the house manager or any of the ushers if you need first aid or have any sort of accident or medical emergency. Insurance regulations require that such instances be documented immediately.
Gift Certificates: These are available in any denomination and are available online, by calling or visiting the box office and may be used by the recipient in full or partial payment for event tickets or conservatory classes.
Groups: Attending the theatre is even more fun when you bring a group. Groups of 10 or more may be eligible for a discount. For information, contact Amy Osborn at 508.471.1689.
Inclement Weather Policy: It is generally impossible for touring shows and performances to be rescheduled, so we do not cancel events due to inclement weather. As with other touring performances and sporting events, we are unable to refund tickets. In extreme weather conditions we will do our best to exchange subscriber, FLEX package and member tickets to an alternate performance, if applicable. To protect your purchase, the theatre strongly recommends that you add on ticket insurance at the time of ticket purchase through Booking Protect.
Lost and Found: Management is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Items found at the theatre will be held by the house manager. If you have lost an item, please contact the box office as soon as possible to make a report. You will then be contacted if the item has been found. Retrieval of the item is the responsibility of the customer. Items not claimed within 30 days will be donated or disposed of without compensation.
Prohibited items and activities which are prohibited include (but are not limited to): smoking, weapons, outside food or drinks, camera or recording devices, cell phones not silenced or set to vibrate, laser pointers, disruptive or abusive language, animals (except those assisting persons with disabilities), and persons exhibiting intoxication or drug use. Offenders may be removed from the theatre without compensation.
Rental of Theatre and Event Spaces: THT is available for rent to appropriate organizations and activities. Please contact Jackie Dillman, function coordinator at 508.471.1799 or specialevents@ thehanovertheatre.org for further information.
Resale of Tickets for Profit: Ticket holders may on occasion be in a position where they have purchased tickets that they later cannot personally use and will want to donate, give, trade or sell these tickets to friends or acquaintances. Management does not discourage private transactions of this nature. However, we may take appropriate actions to thwart the organized resale of tickets for profit by third parties, which we do not condone. The public is advised to be careful purchasing tickets from individuals they do not know personally, as such tickets may be void and in such cases admission to the theatre will be denied without compensation.
Standing Room: All persons entering the theatre must have a valid ticket, and are not allowed to stand in the back or aisles.
Volunteer/Ushers: THT uses a dedicated and trained force of volunteer ushers that seat and assist our guests. If you would like to volunteer, please email volunteer@thehanovertheatre.org.
We offer ASL and audio description services at specific performances during our season. We also offer wheelchair accessibility at all shows. Please visit
