Happy Days by Westchester Broadway Theatre

WESTCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE presents

A NEW MUSICAL

Our 196th Production

ABOUT “happy days” Garry Marshall based Happy Days, A New Musical, on the television series he created, which was one of the most beloved sitcoms of the mid-’70s and early ’80s. According to the Neilsen ratings, more than half of all Americans watching television were tuned into Happy Days. That amounted to about 50 million viewers. The show became one of the country’s most popular cultural reference points. “It seemed the ideal series to turn into a musical,” Marshall said, “because the series had a core of characters the audience cared for. These characters were well-defined and, though a bit bigger than life, they were natural.” Composer and lyricist Paul Williams added that “a musical needs to be shaped. You need real people to know what works and what doesn’t work on stage.” “We started out with an outline of Garry’s story,” said Williams, “because Garry’s the book writer and creator of the series. That means he’s ‘master parent’ to all the characters. Nobody knows them better than he! So, Garry became ‘true North’ on my musical compass. Then, I’d go off and write finished songs that dealt with things in the outline – story points – and also things that I thought would be nice ‘character pieces.’ We began to build a ‘musical quilt’… choosing songs to cover story when they worked… discarding songs in favor of dialogue at other times. While Garry writes the story, and I develop musical numbers around the plot, we have to be true to what we’re writing. In some cases it feels more like it’s ‘what’s writing us’!” The orchestrator and arranger was John McDaniels, “an amazing musical navigator,” says Williams. “His fabulous arrangements steered all the music into a place where they ring true to the ’50s era. So get ready to rock and roll.” “Fonzie and Marion’s relationship is very important,” Marshall pointed out. “Fonzie has no parents, and he must be brought in to a home, comfortably,

completely. This was certainly a strong part of the TV series.” Williams agreed. “The heart of the series to me was always ‘family.’ Marion was the Mom everybody wanted. Howard was the Dad a kid could talk to.” TV audiences related to Fonzie, Richie, Ralph, Arnold and the others. “People were glad to see these characters,” Marshall said. “They loved them and would, literally, cheer for them.” “I’ve worked six years on Happy Days,” Paul Williams said, but “thanks to Happy Days, I’ve fallen in love with music again, fallen in love with the process of writing. It’s a beautiful, if unexpected, gift.” Happy Days, A New Musical, was originally produced by the Goodspeed Opera House, and premiered at the Norma Terris Theatre in Chester, Connecticut in 2007. Productions followed at the Goodspeed Opera House and The Paper Mill Playhouse, as well as successful U.S. and U.K. National Tours. Our Director, Jonathan Stahl, commented, “Having grown up watching Happy Days, the TV show, and having lived in Milwaukee, I feel a connection to the piece and to these characters. This musical stands as a reminder of how Richie and the gang influenced us back in the ’70s. It also serves to remind us of the timeless values the TV show stood for, values which give it the same impact today: loyalty to family and friends, along with fighting for just causes, not to mention the gratification we all get from a happy ending. Asking my cast of talented actors to seek the essence of these iconic characters, and yet find their own truths as actors creating a role, was a welcome challenge. For all of us, the opportunity to bring this special piece of theatre to appreciative audiences makes these days HAPPY DAYS, indeed. Portions re-printed from Conversations with Garry Marshall & Paul Williams by Goodspeed Musicals Education Director, Will Rhys. – PIA HAAS

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BILL STUTLER

and BOB FUNKING, Executive Producers LISA TISO, Producer

present

A NEW MUSICAL Book by

GARRY MARSHALL PAUL WILLIAMS

Music and Lyrics by Based on the Paramount Picture television series “Happy Days,” created by Garry

with

Marshall

MATTHEW BORCHERS COLLEEN CAMPBELL SCHYLER CONAWAY MIKE D’AMICO PETER DAVENPORT AUBREY MAE DAVIS SAMANTHA GARDNER LORI HAMMEL MICHAEL LINDEN MARIA LOGAN PETER MARINOS LEISA MATHER MICHAEL MCCLURE NICHOLAS PARK IAN PARMENTER HERB PORTER KILTY REIDY NICK VARRICCHIO MIA WEINBERGER HANNAH KATE WILSON RYAN EDWARD WISE Musical Director

Set Design by

Costume Design by

Steve Loftus Sound Design by

jonathan hatton & mark zuckerman

Lighting Design by

Janell BertÉ

Andrew Gmoser

Wig/Hair Design by

Gerard Kelly

Production Stage Manager

Properties by

Grumpy’s Props

Assistant Stage Manager

Victor lukas

Jessie Jardon

Associate Director

LEISA MATHER Directed and Choreographed by

JONATHAN STAHL Happy Days - A New Musical is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. 235 Park Avenue South, 5th Floor New York, NY 10003 1-866-598-8449 www.samuelfrench.com OPENING DATE: May 5, 2016

CLOSING DATE: July 17, 2016

RONAN TYNAN

THE FLASHBACK CONCERT PHENOMENON

The World-Renowned Irish Tenor

A breathtaking musical experience featuring former members of Elton John’s and Billy Joel’s bands, The Boston Pops & current members of The Smithereens!

MATINEE & EVENING

MONDAY, MAY 23

Tuesday, May 17

FIRST TIME ON THE WBT STAGE

TUESDAY, MAY 24

Matinee & Evening Performances

Extravaganza “

BRAVO Amici A Powerful and Uplifting Show

THE WILDLY POPULAR MOTOWN CONCERT EVENT RETURNS! My Girl • Reach Out I Heard It Through the Grapevine Ain’t No Mountain High Enough

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS”

Dancing takes centerstage in this exciting new exhibition!

TUESDAY, JUNE 7

COME SEE WHAT ALL THE EXCITEMENT IS ABOUT! TUESDAY JUNE 14

CAST (In Order of Appearance)

Richie........................................................................................Herb Porter Arnold................................................................................Peter Marinos* Lori Beth............................................................Hannah Kate Wilson Ralph.......................................................................... Schyler Conaway* Potsie................................................................................ Michael Linden Chachi......................................................................................Mike D’Amico Howard........................................................................Peter Davenport* Marion................................................................................... Lori Hammel* Joanie.............................................................................. Mia Weinberger Fonzie............................................................................Nick Varricchio* Leopard Manny Mac.................................................... Nicholas Park* Leopard Manny Bloom......................................................... Kilty Reidy* Jumpy Malachi............................................................... Nicholas Park* Myron Malachi...............................................................Ian PArmenter* Pinky.......................................................................................Maria Logan* Ensemble............................................................ Matthew Borchers*, Colleen Campbell, Aubrey Mae Davis*, Samantha Gardner, Leisa Mather*, Michael McClure, Nicholas Park*, Kilty Reidy* Dance Captain.............................................................Kilty Reidy* Rehearsal Assistant Stage Manager...... Amanda M. Stuart* Non-Performing Swing..............................Michael McClure

Understudies Understudies never substitute for listed players unless a specific announcement for the appearance is made at the time of the performance. For Richie – Matthew Borchers*; for Howard & Arnold – Kilty Reidy*; for Lori Beth – Samantha Gardner; for Potsie & Ralph – Nicholas Park*; for Chachi and Myron Malachi – Michael McClure; for Marion – Leisa Mather*; for Joanie – Colleen Campbell; for Fonzie – Ian Parmenter*; for Pinky – Aubrey Mae Davis*. * Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the only professional union

for Actors and Stage Managers.

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Crosby Stills Nash & Young Captures in song the very heart and soul of pure romance.

MONDAY, JUNE 20

Sizzling Hot ADULT

TUESDAY, AUGUST 16

The Boys of The Bronx

Doo Wop Night The Belmonts

I Wonder Why • Teenager In Love

ouTRAGEouS ADuLT CoMEDY WITH 6 HoT ACTS! TUESDAY, AUGUST 23

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4

John Kuse & The Excellents Echo • A Story Untold

MONDAY, OCTOBER 3

SCENES & musical numbers – ACT ONE –

Setting: Milwaukee, Wisconsin 1959 SCENE 1 A Milwaukee Street & Arnold’s Welcome to Wisconsin...........................................................Company Snap...........................................................Fonzie & Female Ensemble SCENE 2 The Cunningham’s Back Yard The Thing About Girls................ Richie, Chachi, Potsie & Ralph Romeo Midnight.......................................................... The Dial-Tones Oooooh Bop.................................................. Fonzie & The Dial-Tones SCENE 3 The Leopard Lounge Leopards Are We........................................Howard & The Leopards The Leopards...............................................Howard & The Leopards SCENE 4 Arnold’s The Pink’s in Town...................................... Pinky & The Pinkettes Malachi’s.......................................................Jumpy & Count Malachi Scene 5 Bronko’s Garage Heartbeat..........................................Fonzie, Chachi, Joanie & Pinky The Famous Bronze..................................................................Howard Scene 6 The Cunningham’s House What I Dreamed Last Night............................... Marion & Joanie Scene 7 Arnold’s Message in the Music........................................... Pinky & Company Maybe It’s Time To Move On.................. Fonzie, The Dial-Tones & Company

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SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERS SCENE 1

– ACT TWO – Arnold’s and the Road Run..................................................... Richie, Chachi, Potsie & Ralph Legend in Leather.......................................................................... Pinky Aaay’mless................................................. Fonzie, Pinky & Car Hops

Scene 2 Arnold’s Malachi’s (reprise).........................................Jumpy & Count Malachi Scene 3 The Cunningham’s House What I Dreamed Last Night (reprise).............. Pinky, Marion & Joanie Scene 4 The Cunningham’s Back Yard Guy’s Like Us....................................................... Fonzie & The Guys Scene 5

Pfister Park Hot Love......................................................................... The Dial-Tones Dancing on the Moon................................................ Fonzie & Pinky Ordinary Hero.........................................................................Company

Finale......................................................................................Company

musicians Music Director/Keyboard 1/Conductor: RYAN EDWARD WISE Associate Conductor/Keyboard 2: JON BOWEN Piccolo/Flute/Clarinet/Alto Saxophone/Tenor Sax: RON KOZAK Trumpet: JOHN MENGES Trombone/Bass Trombone: JASON INGRAM Guitar: DAVID SHOUP Bass: JORDAN JANCZ Drums: KEN ROSS ___________ The performances on 6/8 - 6/12 and 7/14 - 7/17 will be conducted by ANGELA JAMIESON ___________ Musical Contractor: VON ANN STUTLER

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WHO’S WHO MATTHEW BORCHERS (Ensemble) is on cloud nine to be making his Westchester debut with these cool cats! Credits: 54 Below: Theory of Relativity. St. Louis MUNY: Holiday Inn. OKC Philharmonic: The Christmas Show (Featured Dancer). MTWichita: West Side Story (Baby John), Joseph... (Benjamin), 42nd Street (Soldier, Shadow Boy). Lyric OKC: Bye Bye Birdie (Harvey Johnson). Love to the Big Man Upstairs, The Mine, family, friends and teachers for their constant support. Proud AEA member. OUMT15. BOOMER! www.matthewborchers.com

COLLEEN CAMPBELL (Ensemble) is ecstatic to be part of the cast of Happy Days and to be making her debut at Westchester! Favorite credits include: Consuela in West Side Story, Mrs. Crachit in A Christmas Carol, Crazy For You, The King and I (Show Palace Dinner Theatre), Featured Actress in Smokey Joe’s Café, Alice Beineke in The Addams Family, Ethel McCormack in Footloose (Bigfork Summer Playhouse). She would like to thank God and her family for everything!

SCHYLER CONAWAY (Ralph) As someone who grew up watching Happy Days on the television with his parents, Schyler is ecstatic to be stepping into the musical world of the show in addition to making his debut at the Westchester Broadway Theatre. Favorite professional credits include Mamma Mia! (Sky), Spring Awakening (Melchior), Les Misérables (Marius). Thanks to Mom and Dad who remind me everyday to always find the good. For Ira.

MIKE D’AMICO (Chachi) is thrilled to be part of such an amazing production that is very near and dear to his heart! Recently, Mike returned to NYC after performing for Disney Cruise Lines, working as a Principal Vocalist: (Aladdin/Quasimodo). Other regional credits: A Chorus Line (Al), Forever Plaid (Jinx), Beauty and the Beast (LeFou), Jesus Christ Superstar (Annas), …Spelling Bee, My Fair Lady, and Hello Dolly. Many thanks to the amazing cast and team!!

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PETER DAVENPORT (Howard Cunningham) Nat’l Tour: The Sound of Music, Captain Georg Von Trapp; Kiss Me Kate, Fred Graham, Lyric Stage, 2009 IRNE nom.; It Has To Be You, Burt, Abingdon Theatre; August: Osage County, Bill Fordham, Fulton Theatre; Evita, Aristocrat/ Juan Peron u/s, Arkansas Repertory Theatre; A Christmas Carol, Bob Cratchit, New Repertory Theatre; Follies, Young Roscoe/Young Ben u/s, Papermill Playhouse; Shakespeare and Company; Williamstown Theatre Festival; TV: Law & Order: CI, One Life To Live, Blue Bloods, All My Children, HULU, Netflix. Love to V, S & O. www.peter-davenport.com

AUBREY MAE DAVIS (Ensemble) is thrilled to be back at Westchester Broadway Theatre. Some favorite credits include the first national tour of Catch Me If You Can (Brenda Strong), the national/international tour of Hairspray (Shelley, Tracy Turnblad u/s), The Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes (Mrs. Claus), The Last Five Years (Cathy Hiatt), Legally Blonde (Margot, Elle Woods u/s), Hairspray (Amber Von Tussle), The Wizard of Oz (ensemble, Glinda/Aunt Em u/s), and All Shook Up. Thanks mom! aubreymaedavis.com

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Set Construction & Installation Scene Works, Ossining, NY Additional Lighting Equipment provided by SILENT G PRODUCTIONS, Yorktown Heights, NY Assistant Lighting Designer kevin gleason Stitchers heidi giarlo & keith nielsen Keyboard Programming RYAN EDWARD WISE

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WhO’s WhO SAMANTHA GARDNER (Ensemble) is thrilled to be making her WBT debut in Happy Days! Recent credits include: Gershwin! (Off Broadway), Urinetown at the Boothbay Playhouse, and Cinderella at Story Land Theme Park. Thanks to Mom, Dad, Marshall, Alex, and Snow - Happy Graduation Kid!

LORI HAMMEL (Marion Cunningham) Broadway: Mamma Mia. National Tours: Mamma Mia; 9 to 5; I Love Lucy Live (Ethel Mertz). OffBroadway: Forbidden Broadway; I Love You, You’re Perfect…; Unbroken Circle; Bardy Bunch. NY Fringe Excellence in Acting Award (2015). Regional: The Bikinis (Goodspeed/Long Wharf); Forbidden Hollywood (Jeff/After Dark Award); Little Me (Jeff nomination), Singin’ in the Rain (Jeff nomination/After Dark Award). TV: 30 Rock; Colbert Report; The Following; Difficult People. Film: Coen Brother’s Burn After Reading; She’s Lost Control; Coney Island Queen (2014 Cannes). Visit:LoriHammel.com

MICHAEL LINDEN (Potsie) is so happy to be back after previously performing in WBT’s Can Can. National Tours: Hair, Spring Awakening. Regional: North Shore, Barrington Stage, Walnut, Arden, Amphibian Stage, 11th Hour, among others. As a vocalist, Michael has performed in concerts across the US and Canada. BFA: UArts. Member of RANGE A Cappella. Lover of all things canine and all things delicious. Twitter: @MichaeLinden. Instagram: Michael_Linden. Much love to Jonathan and Lisa for having me back. Hi, mom!

MARIA LOGAN (Pinky) is so excited to be back at Westchester Broadway Theatre! REGIONAL: Westchester Broadway Theatre: Legally Blonde, Mary Poppins, South Pacific. The Shakespeare Theatre Company: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Ocean State Theatre Company: Legally Blonde. NATIONAL TOURS: TAP – the Show, Red Hot Hollywood. TRAINING: Belmont University: BM in Musical Theatre. www.marialogan.biz

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WhO’s WhO PETER MARINOS (Arnold) Broadway: Debut 1976 as Mary Sunshine in Bob Fosse’s Chicago with Gwen Verdon, Chita Rivera and Jerry Orbach, followed by Magaldi opposite Patti Lupone’s Evita, Marinakos to Anthony Quinn’s Zorba, originating the role of the Fakir in The Secret Garden, as well as numerous characters in The Producers. National Tours: Evita, Zorba, Cats. Regional: Can Can (Ensemble) and The King & I (King) at Westchester Broadway Theatre; Violet (Father); Cabaret (Emcee); Sweeney Todd (Pirelli).

LEISA MATHER (Associate Director; Ensemble) is thrilled to return to WBT after being in Show Boat. Also for WBT: Mrs. Banks Mary Poppins, Elsa The Sound Of Music. Other credits include Edna Lies My Father Told Me (National Yiddish Theater), Heavenly Friend Carousel (Goodspeed Opera), Ragtime (National Tour), Esther The Price with Robert Prosky (Walnut Street Theater), The Visit with Chita Rivera (Goodman Theater), Harold and Maude with Estelle Parsons (Paper Mill Playhouse), and 10 years with Forbidden Broadway.

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MICHAEL MCCLURE (Non-Performing Swing) is ecstatic to be making his Westchester debut! National Tours: Ghost The Musical; A Christmas Story. Regional: Road Show (Hollis, American Regional Premiere); Speech & Debate (Solomon); Bonnie & Clyde The Musical (Clyde Barrow); Seven Brides... (Caleb). Other Favorites: Rent (Mark); The Secret Garden (Dickon); Nine (Guido Contini); Twelfth Night (Sebastian); Midsummer... (Demetrius). Graduated with a B.F.A. in Musical Theater from Sam Houston State University. MichaelMcClureActor.com “Have Fun and Learn Something”

NICHOLAS PARK (Ensemble) is thrilled to be returning to the WBT stage, having taken part in last summer’s Godspell. Select New York credits: Off-Broadway run of Bedbugs!!! (Burt), Merrily We Roll Along (Charley Kringas), Mr. Irresistible (Billy), and Dear Edwina (Scott). Select regional credits: Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour), tick, tick...Boom (Jon), All Shook Up (Dennis), Altar Boyz (Mark), and Fiddler on the Roof (Motel). Many thanks and much love to WBT, the entire Happy Days team, friends & family, Brad, and my Goose. For more info visit: www.nicholasparkactor.com.

IAN PARMENTER (Myron Malachi) is thrilled to be making his debut at WBT in Happy Days! Favorite credits include Oklahoma (Curly) - The Wick Theatre, Little Mermaid (Eric) - North Carolina Theatre, Cats (Munkustrap) - North Carolina Theatre, and many others. Ian is a graduate of the BFA music theatre program at UC Irvine and proud member of AEA. Many thanks to his family for the love WESTCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE

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HERB PORTER (Richie) Herb is excited to be joining the Westchester team. Favorite credits include: Les Misérables, West Side Story, Young Frankenstein, Oklahoma!, Avenue Q, Anything Goes, and Spelling Bee. A Graduate of Denison University, with a degree in Biology. A special thanks to the Westchester team and Jonathan for this amazing opportunity, as well as my friends and family for all their support.

KILTY REIDY (Dance Captain; Ensemble) WBT: Carousel, Funny Girl, West Side Story, And The World Goes ‘Round. Broadway: The Drowsy Chaperone and In My Life. Other credits: Mr. Braithwaite in Billy Elliot (National Tour); Mike Nulty in Irving Berlin’s White Christmas (Original Cast); The Producers (Roger De Bris) at KC Starlight; Crazy For You at PaperMill/ PBS; A Man of No Importance (Alfie Byrne) for B-Side Productions. TV/Film: The Blacklist, Kelly Reichardt’s Certain Women. An alumnus of The Public Theater’s Shakespeare Lab. Proud Actor’s Equity Member. www.kiltyreidy.com

NICK VARRICCHIO (Fonzie) is cosi eccitato to jive in this iconic show. Favorite credits include A Chorus Line (Al, nat’l tour; Mike, Sacramento Music Circus ), Saturday Night Fever (Double J/u/s Tony, int’l Asian tour), The Light In The Piazza (Giuseppe/u/s Fabrizio, Rabbit Run). Spot him in Paramount Picture’s ‘11 film Fun Size (Jonathon) or as Axe Body Spray’s The Attendant. Mille grazie to the Luedtke Agency, mom, dad, Dom, and Vin. Proud AEA member. Follow on Insta: nick_varricchio. Shout out to the incomparable H. Winkler! WESTCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE

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WhO’s WhO MIA WEINBERGER (Joanie) is oh so happy to join the cast of Happy Days. National Tours: Elf, Bring It On. Off-Broadway: Tilly The Trickster. Other favorites: Legally Blonde, The Wizard of Oz. Northwestern University alum. Love and thanks to family, friends, Avalon Artists Group, and the Happy Days team. www.miaweinberger.com

HANNAH KATE WILSON (Lori Beth) National Tours: Dragon Tales Live! (Vee Corporation/PBS). Regional: Hairspray (Amber), West Side Story (Graziella, Anybodys U/S), South Pacific (Dinah, Nellie U/S), All Shook Up (Ensemble/Sandra U/S), High School Musical (Cheerleader, Sharpay U/S), Disney’s The Little Mermaid (Atina), Beauty and the Beast (Enchantress/Silly Girl), Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Liza), White Christmas (Rita), A Christmas Carol (Ghost of Christmas Past/Dance Captain), Smokey Joe’s Café (Female Swing), Young Frankenstein (Ensemble).

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JONATHAN STAHL (Director/Choreographer) agrees with the theme song of HAPPY DAYS, “These days are ours, happy and free; these days are ours, share them with me... Oh baby, HAPPY DAYS!” Jonathan is a WBT regular having performed, directed, choreographed and recently assistant stage managed shows. He has performed in The Full Monty, Gypsy, Beauty and the Beast, Guys and Dolls, Singin’ In The Rain, Phantom, George M and a few Holiday shows to name a few. He has choreographed The Wizard of Oz and Phantom. And he has proudly directed and choreographed Nine starring Bob Cuciolli (and some amazing women), The Sound of Music, Legally Blonde, The Christmas Inn, and It Happened One Christmas Eve. He has worked for 30 years in this business doing everything from Ballet to Broadway and from Denver to Dubai. He wrote his own cabaret Threw The Rainbow and can be found on the workings of the electronic highway at www.jonathan-stahl. com. Finally, he wishes to thank you, the audience, for your continued support of the Arts! RYAN EDWARD WISE (Musical Director; Keyboard/Conductor) At WBT: Camelot, West Side Story, Show Boat. Various Theaters: A Christmas Story, The Buddy Holly Story, In The Heights, The Last 5 Years, The 25th Annual…Spelling Bee, Urinetown, It’s a Fabulous Life, Return to the Forbidden Planet, Footloose, and over thirty shows at Gretna Theatre. Ryan has worked for Dan Goggin, creator of the Nunsense series, music directing Nunsense and its sequels and spinoffs. Cast Recording: Nunsense 30th Anniversary (Music/Mix Supervisor). As a jazz composer and arranger, he’s worked for numerous groups including Kutztown University and Grammy Award Winner Denise Donatelli. Upcoming: Saturday Night Fever at WBT and the first regional production of It Shoulda Been You at Gretna Theatre. STEVE LOFTUS (Set Design) has been one of our resident designers since Kiss Me, Kate in 2002. Some of his favorites at WBT include Gypsy, Phantom, Aida, Miss Saigon and In the Heights. As a set designer, Steve has provided scenery for many regional theaters, colleges and high schools around the Tri-state area. As well as a

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who’s who few tours and special events at Lincoln Center. Steve is also the owner of Scene Works Inc., a fully serviced scene shop providing all aspects of scenic design and fabrication based out of Ossining, NY. He is most proud to be a father to Elias and Aubrey. janell berté (Costume Design) is thrilled to return to WBT after her Camelot debut. Janell has designed 7 NYMF shows, 1 MTIF, award winning Civil War Voices including best costumes. She assisted Costume Designer Carrie Robbins recently on Rothchild & Sons and The Lives of Abraham Lincoln along with The Diamond Eater and Sawbones. She is the lead designer for Looking4Costumes.com, a costume company that rents to professional theatres and high schools. When she is not back stage she can be found designing wedding gowns at her headquarters POSH Bridal in Lancaster, PA., the highest rated Bridal store in Pennsylvania! Thank you Lisa, Victor, Rana and Jonathan for your support. ANDREW GMOSER (Lighting Design) has lit all of our mainstage productions since 1990. Over the years he has created the sets and/ or lighting for a multitude of productions throughout Westchester and beyond, and is a proud recipient of the Cab Calloway Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Performing Arts in Westchester. Andrew loves his job designing lighting for all levels of theatre, from high school programs through professional Broadwaycaliber productions. For over thirty years he was set and lighting designer (and from time to time, director) for Asbury Summer Theatre, and just completed his 22nd season with the MacHaydn Theatre in upstate New York. Through his company, Silent G Productions, Andrew provides theatrical lighting design, equipment, and consultation for live theatre, dance, and concerts. Andrew’s best and most important production is with his lovely wife, Catherine: their seventeen year old twins, Thomas and Elizabeth! JONATHAN E. HATTON (Sound Design) is excited to be a part of the design team for Happy Days. He has been a local Sound Designer in Westchester County since 2004. A few of his favorite shows to design include: Disney’s B&B, Titanic, Sweeney Todd and Legally Blonde. Jon has also worked for Broadway’s Beauty and the Beast, TOTS White Christmas On Tour, Sound Associates and PRG Audio. Jon would like to thank Jean Marie for putting up with his crazy schedule. 16

VICTOR LUKAS (Production Stage Manager/ Properties) is happy to be home after spending many years touring the country and having played in every state. Broadway and Equity National Tours include: Bring Back Birdie, Oh Brother, Joe’s...Coat, Cats, Teddy And Alice, One Night Stand, Woman Of The Year w/ Lauren Bacall, the Twyla Tharp/Billy Joel musical Movin’ Out, Cy Coleman’s Welcome To The Club and Barnum, Star of Indiana’s Blast!, Blood Brothers with Petula Clark, Carole King and Shaun & David Cassidy, and Disney’s Aida. For the WBT he has stage managed many shows including the acclaimed Aida and Little Shop of Horrors, both directed by Patricia Wilcox; Richard Stafford’s Gypsy with Karen Mason; and Jonathan Stahl’s Nine. OffBroadway shows include Annie Warbucks, Travels With My Aunt, Tuesday’s With Morrie, and Joan Of Arc with Glenn Close. Favorite gig – Touring with Petula Clark on her 2008 concert tour of England and Wales. Victor also runs “Grumpy’s Props,” a prop rental shop in Carmel NY. Grumpy’s Props also specializes in home & commercial decorating for holidays & theme parties. Visit us online at www.grumpysprops.com. VON ANN STUTLER (Musical Contractor) Since the inception of the theatre 41 years ago, Von Ann has been responsible for putting together the excellent musicians which make up our orchestra. Each show has unique instrumentation requirements. Von Ann, in consultation with the musical director, determines the makeup and particular talented personnel to fulfill the show’s requirements. Von Ann is a musician having training in clarinet, piano and harp. She was a voice major at Michigan State University. She has raised 5 children and is the proud grandmother of 7 (four girls and 3 boys). LISA TISO (Producer) is happy to be a part of the WBT family which she joined in 1979 as a buffet girl. Lisa has worked in nearly every department in our organization and, since 1991, as Associate Producer and as Producer on over 25 mainstage productions. Lisa and her 22 year old daughter, Carmen live in Ardsley with Maximus, their very own Toto.

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who’s who BOB FUNKING AND BILL STUTLER (Owners / Executive Producers) On July 9, 2016, the Westchester Broadway Theatre will celebrate its 42 nd Anniversary, as well as the 26th Anniversary in this specifically designed, state of the art theatre. Bill and Bob, 2004 inductees into the “Westchester County Business Hall of Fame,” pioneered the Dinner Theatre concept in Westchester when they opened An Evening Dinner Theatre on July 9, 1974. Having designed and built An Evening from the ground up as a theatre that serves dinner and lunch, they established their operation as a cultural mainstay in the tri-state area. The Westchester Broadway Theatre is the only year round theatre in Westchester where Broadway performers, directors and designers gather to create the best in Musical Theatre. (They have produced more shows than most Broadway producers. Happy Days is our 196th Mainstage Production.) The Westchester Broadway Theatre is the longest running, 52 week a year Equity theatre in the State of New York. Each show is produced exclusively for the theatre and each is approached in the same manner as Broadway Productions: casting Broadway performers at auditions in New York City, and hiring the creative staff (Directors, Choreographers, Musical Directors, Set, Costume and Lighting Designers). On the dark nights of the musicals, Bill and Bob have presented over 900 Monday and Tuesday night specials and, in 1997, inaugurated the Gold Star Series of Concerts presenting Jackie Mason to a sold-out house. Other great performers in the Gold Star series have been Tom Jones, George Carlin, Paul Anka, Wayne Newton, and Harry Belafonte. With the continued support of the people of the tri-state area, we pledge to continue to present the best in theatre and dining. nd

Actors’ Equity Association (AEA), founded in 1913, represents more than 45,000 actors and stage managers in the United States. Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society. Equity negotiates wages and working conditions, providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. AEA is a member of the AFL-CIO, and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions. The Equity emblem is our mark of excellence. www.actorsequity.org WESTCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE

One Broadway Plaza, Elmsford, NY 10523 Box Office (914) 592-2222 Business Office (914) 592-2268 www.BroadwayTheatre.com ADMINISTRATION Bill Stutler - President Bob Funking - Vice President / Treasurer Lisa Tiso - Producer / Company Manager Jeffrey Lifrieri - Assistant Treasurer / HR Manager Janet Schwartz - Internal Auditor Arlene Tiso - Bookkeeper Pia Haas - Press / Public Relations Director Steve Calleran - House Manager Tarah Vega - House Manager Susan Katz - House Manager BOX OFFICE Ron Schlichting - Box Office Manager GROUP SALES Heidi Giarlo - Manager (914) 592-2225 Jessica Tucci - Group Sales Coordinator (914) 592-2225 Patrick McGillicuddy - (914) 592-2225 Helen DeLago - (203) 637-9393 Joanie Varela - (646) 385-2936 LUXURY BOXES/GROUP SALES Ginny Baisi - (914) 592-8730 KITCHEN Alex Sampaio - Chef Ryan Stutler - Dining Room Manager Ann Marie Mosca - Asst. Dining Room Manager TECHNICAL STAFF Aaron Cassese – Automation Rana Attia – Wardrobe Mistress Michael Amabile – Deck Audio Kayla Brought – Props Teresa Capra – Spot Operator Seth Crosby – Deckhand Sarah Demarest – Sound Engineer Megan McQueeney – Deckhand Anna Prestopio – Spot Operator Marcus Jackson – Dresser Colleen Till – Wardrobe ALL PERSONS SEEKING ADMISSION MUST HAVE A TICKET, including children of any age. IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING BRINGING A CHILD to the theatre, feel free to contact the Box Office with any questions regarding the content of the show. Although opinions on appropriate viewing may differ, we will do our best to answer your questions regarding language, violence and adult situations.

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