WESTCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE presents
Our 203rd Production
BOB FUNKING and BILL STUTLER, Executive Producers LISA TISO, Producer proudly present
Starring
KATIE SCARLETT BRUNSON JOSEPH CULLINANE* JAYSON ELLIOTT* BONNIE FRASER* LILY LEWIS GARY LYNCH* TONY TRIANO* ZACH TRIMMER* ALLYSON TUCKER* DANIEL SCOTT WALTON* with
HAYLIE SHEA CRISTIANO † and MOLLY LYONS† Musical Direction by
SHANE PARUS
Set Design by
STEVE LOFTUS
Costume Design by
Lighting Design by
CLAUDIA STEFANY
ANDREW GMOSER
Hair/Wig Design by
Properties by
Sound Design by
Mark zuckerman
GERARD KELLY grumpy’s props
Production Stage Manager
VICTOR LUKAS *
Assistant Stage Manager
DUANE McDEVITT *
Book and Original Lyrics by
Kathy Keating Wheeler & Bob Fitzsimmons Directed and Choreographed by
richard stafford Opens 11/22/17 closes: 12/23/17 A Proud Sponsor of WBT
Official Bank of WBT
SCENES – ACT ONE –
christmas eve Scene 1 South Pole Weather Observatory – 2017 Scene 2 Small Town USA Town Square Scene 3 Santa’s Toyshop Scene 4 Dickens’ England
– ACT TWO –
christmas eve Scene 1 A London Tavern Scene 2 The Story of the Nutcracker Scene 3 A Church Choir Loft in Austria Scene 4 The First Christmas Eve
– Musicians – shane PARUS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Musical Director JorDan Jancz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bass James Mack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Percussion Von Ann Stutler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Musical Contractor Dance Captain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joseph Cullinane* Rehearsal Assistant Stage Manager. . . . . . . . . Colleen Till * Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the only professional union for Actors and Stage Managers. † Children Alternate Performances
A fun-filled atmosphere of Christmas excitement!
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 10:00 AM & 1:45 PM Seating
wi th Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Chris tmas El ve s
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Westchester Broadway Theatre takes pride in our leisurely cocktail and dining service, which takes you from the moment you enter the theatre until the start of the performance. If you desire a faster pace to your service, please let your servers know, and they will accommodate your special needs. WESTCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE
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MUSICAL NUMBERS – ACT ONE –
“Turkey Lurkey Time”............................................................................................... Company “It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas”............................................. Company “Small Town USA”.....................................................................................................Company “Sleigh Ride”..................................................................................................................Company “Christmas Time Is Here” .....................................................................Daniel & Company “Holly, Jolly Christmas”......................................................... Jay, Katie & Company “The Christmas Song/Silver Bells”.................................................. Katie, Joey & Company “Snow”....................................................................................................... Company “White Christmas”.............................................................................Bonnie & Zach “Toyland”.............................................................................................................................Allyson “Man With A Bag/Ride On Santa’s Sleigh”...........................Allyson & Company “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town”........................................................... Company “Mr. Santa”............................................................................................... Company “Baby, It’s Cold Outside/Santa Baby”..........................................Jayson & Allyson “Here Comes Santa Claus”....................................................................... Company “Christmas Time Is Here” (Reprise)...................................................................Zach “Here We Come A Wassailing”................................................................. Company “Deck The Halls”....................................................................................... Company “O Little Town of Bethlehem/Joy To The World” (SING ALONG).............Company “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” (SING ALONG)......................................Company “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” (SING ALONG)..............................................Company “Father Christmas”......................................................................................................Company
– intermission –
– ACT two –
“December the 25th”....................................................................................................Company “Christmas Is Coming”.................................................................Daniel, Tony & Company “I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day”.......................................................................Zach “December the 25th” (Reprise)...................................................Bonnie, Child & Company “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”..............................................Bonnie & Zach “Peace On Earth”.............................................................................................. Noel and Child “In The Bleak Midwinter”....................................................................................... Company . “Adeste Fideles”..............................................................................................................Company . “Silent Night”.....................................................................................Tony, Zach & Company . “Little Drummer Boy”................................................................................................Company . “The First Noel”............................................................................................................ Company “Oh Holy Night”................................................................................................................ Bonnie “Let There Be Peace On Earth”............................................................... Zach & Company 2
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WHO’S WHO KATIE SCARLETT BRUNSON originally from Atlanta, GA, is so excited to make her debut at Westchester Broadway Theatre! Regional: Singin’ in the Rain, 42nd Street (North Shore MT); Annie in 42nd Street, Lucille in Thoroughly Modern Millie (Reagle MT). Other credits: Graziella in West Side Story, Cheryl Ann in Catch Me If You Can, Sweet Charity, On the Town, and The Pajama Game. BFA from The Boston Conservatory. Lots of love and thanks to my dear family and friends, Richard, and Henderson Hogan! For Carolyn xo www.katiescarlettbrunson.com JOSEPH CULLINANE happily returns to WBT (Annie Get Your Gun, The Sound of Music, Annie), where he will also appear in A Chorus Line in the new year. Off-Broadway: York Theatre, New World Stages, Theatre Row. Tours: Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Hello Dolly with Sally Struthers. Regional: Riverside Theatre, Paper Mill Playhouse, North Carolina Theatre, TUTS. Namaste to Richard Stafford, Lisa Tiso and the incredible WBT staff, ATB Talent and Corey. JAYSON ELLIOTT is happy to be back at WBT this holiday season after spending the better part of the past 2 years as the Genie in Aladdin with Disney Cruise Line. WBT credits: The Wizard of Oz (Cowardly Lion), Guys and Dolls (Nicely Nicely Johnson), The Full Monty (Dave Bukatinsky), and several Holiday Productions. Other favorites include: 25th...Spelling Bee (William Barfee), The Music Man (Marcellus Washburn), Oklahoma (Jud Fry), Avenue Q (Brian), Sister Act (Joey), and over 500 performances of The Buddy Holly Story (The Big Bopper). Jayson will be back at WBT in January with his Buddy Holly tribute band, The Rave Ons, celebrating The Night the Music Lived, a recreation of the final concert of Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and The Big Bopper! Love to Karen! Happy Holidays! BONNIE FRASER is happy to be returning to WBT after playing Magnolia in Showboat here! Notable credits include Phantom: The Las Vegas Spectacular (Christine u/s, The Venetian); Meet Me In St Louis (Esther, Irish Rep); Sweeney Todd (Johanna, Gateway Playhouse), A Christmas Carol (Belle/Meg, NSMT). NYU graduate, Carnegie Hall soloist, proud member of Actors Equity! LILY LEWIS BPA Oklahoma City University, Columbus, Ohio native, is thrilled to be returning to Westchester Broadway Theatre for the holiday season! Favorite Performances: WBT: Mamma Mia! (Rosie u/s /Ensemble); Mill Mountain Theatre: White Christmas (Ensemble/asst. DC); Mac-Haydn Theatre: Chicago (Hunyak/Roxie u/s/DC), Nice Work... (Ensemble/Billie u/s), Sister Act (Ensemble/ DC), South Pacific (Dinah/DC), My Fair Lady, Into the Woods; Arizona Broadway Theatre: West Side Story (Velma); Beef & Boards: Crazy For You (Tess), The Drowsy Chaperone (Ensemble). Much thanks to WBT for this wonderful opportunity! GARY LYNCH returns to WBT, where he recently appeared in Annie Get Your Gun, fresh off a 3 year stint with the National Tour of Dirty Dancing as Max Kellerman. Broadway - Les Miserables (Original B’way production) - Provaire and Javert, Mamma Mia (original cast) - Sam Carmichael North American and US Premiere /1st National - 2 time National B’way Award nominee. Numerous Off B’way, regional, stock, TV and Film. His WBT credits include Guys and Dolls - Sky Masterson, Sugar - Joe/Josephine, George M - Sam Harris, Miracle on 34th St. - Mr. Macy, and Little Shop of Horrors - Orin Scrivello DDS. Gary is on the Faculty and BOD at New Jersey School of Dramatic Arts. Proud AEA, SAG/AFTRA member. TONY TRIANO Last seen as Arvide in Guys and Dolls, and Kris Kringle in Miracle on 34th Street, Tony is thrilled to be spending the Holidays at WBT. He has been seen nationally as Albin in La Cage aux Folles, Drake in Annie, and most recently Horace opposite Sally Struthers in Hello, Dolly! Tony has just completed filming the feature, Love in Kilnerry (loveinkilnerry.com), coming out in 2018. Thanks to Richard, Lisa and Ann Steele. Happy Holidays! ZACH TRIMMER Previous WBT: West Side Story (Tony), South Pacific (Lt. Cable). National Tours: Hairspray, Avenue Q. Selected Regional: Damn Yankees (Joe Hardy/Sacramento Music Circus), Gypsy (Tulsa/Pittsburgh CLO), West Side Story (Tony/Engeman), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Jimmy/Drayton), Avenue Q (Gateway, Ogunquit), La Cage Aux Folles (Jean-Michel/North Shore, TBTS), Grease (Danny/ TBTS), Hairspray (Link/TBTS). Off-B’way: The “Bardy” Bunch (Greg). Thanks to the WBT team and DGRW. www.zachtrimmer.com Instagram: @zach.trimmer
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WHO’S WHO ALLYSON TUCKER has appeared on Broadway in Chita Rivera: The Dancer’s Life, the revival of Man of La Mancha (understudied and performed the roles of Aldonza, Antonia, Housekeeper); the Roundabout Theater revival of Follies (Young Stella); Original Broadway cast member of Ragtime (understudied and performed the role of Sarah); The Will Rogers Follies and Oh, Kay! Favorite regional highlights include: Baby (Pam); Chicago (Velma; Barrymore award nominee); Dames at Sea (Joan); Aunt Cora in No N*ggers, No Jews, No Dogs by John Henry Redwood; Blues in the Night (Woman); West Side Story (Anita). Allyson has appeared in commercials and performed voiceovers. DANIEL SCOTT WALTON is honored to back at Westchester Broadway Theatre after being seen in Show Boat as Frank Schultz and last holiday season in Christmas Inn as John. Other Professional Credits: Newsies (Davey), Mamma Mia (Eddie), and Shrek (Piggy) at Tuacahn Center for the Arts, White Christmas at Ogunquit Playhouse, Outlaws (Jesse James) at Goodspeed Opera House, Big Fish (Zacky Price) and Carrie: The Musical at SpeakEasy Stage, Kiss Me Kate at Commonweatlh Shakespeare Co., and Spring Awakening at Gloucester Stage (IRNE Award Best Musical). Proud graduate of the Boston Conservatory. Thank you to Mom, Dad, Michael and Doppy for their endless support and to Westchester Broadway Theatre for this opportunity. www.danielscottwalton.com @danielscottwalton HAYLIE SHEA CRISTIANO is thrilled to return to Westchester Broadway Theatre for the third time after playing the role Limklipkttle Jake in Annie Get Your Gun and Molly in Annie. Haylie is 10 years old and started performing with Stage Left Children’s Theater at the age of 4. Main Stage roles include, Cats (Baby Kitten), Peter Pan (Tinkerbell), & The Little Mermaid (Flounder). Haylie currently studies dance at Coupe. Special thanks to Mom, Dad, and my family for their constant love and support, Patrice Pickering for giving me strength and confidence in my voice, and Ayn, Claudia and the rest of my “Leftie” family for enforcing my love of theater and helping me grow as an actress! Thank you Lisa Tiso & Richard for giving me the amazing opportunity to work again at my favorite theatre! Break-A-Leg to the wonderful cast and crew! MOLLY LYONS is eight years old and thrilled to be returning to Westchester Broadway Theatre after performing the role of Molly in Annie this past Summer. Other credits: Film: Tears (Tina); KOTA’s Madeline’s Christmas (Anne), Random Farms Kids Theater Bye Bye Birdie (Mrs. McAfee) & Annie Kids (Lily St. Regis). Thanks to Amelia DeMayo. Love to my Mom & Dad, Grandma & Pop Pop, my siblings Abby, Lizzie & Charlie. RICHARD STAFFORD (Director/Chorographer) is very pleased to be returning to the Westchester Broadway Theatre having directed/choreographed our recent productions of Annie Get Your Gun, Saturday Night Fever, Show Boat, Mary Poppins, Guys & Dolls, Fiddler On The Roof and Miracle on 34th Street, and in past seasons, Can-Can, George M!, Hairspray, Singin’ In The Rain, A Wonderful Life, Beauty And The Beast, Gypsy, The Full Monty and Cats in past seasons. On Broadway, Mr. Stafford was the choreographer for In My Life (Music Box Theatre), the associate choreographer for Aspects Of Love (Broadhurst Theatre), and dance supervisor for Cats (Winter Garden Theatre). Off-Broadway credits include choreography for A Tree Grows In Brooklyn (St. Clements). Internationally he was director/choreographer for The Full Monty, Joseph...Dreamcoat (Mexico City), choreographer for Jesus Christ Superstar (Mexico City), Evita (Sydney), Cats (Mexico City, Buenos Aires) and director/ choreographer for Cats (Copenhagen, Sao Paulo, Rio). National Tours include Cats (director/ choreographer), My Fair Lady (choreographer), Joseph...Dreamcoat (choreographer, starring Deborah Gibson and Patrick Cassidy) – Troika Entertainment. Mr. Stafford’s Regional credits include: Director – Dreamgirls, Miss Saigon (North Carolina Theatre); Director/Choreographer – Curtains, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Beauty And The Beast, Cats (Walnut Street Theatre), Oliver!, Joseph...Dreamcoat, Cats (Pittsburgh CLO), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Oliver!, Joseph...Dreamcoat, Cats (Sacramento Music Circus), The King & I, Singin’ In The Rain, Crazy For You, Fame, Swing, Cats (North Shore Music Theatre), Beauty And The Beast, The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas starring Sally Struthers (Ogunquit Playhouse), The Sound Of Music, Annie Get Your Gun (North Carolina Theatre), Evita (Casa Mañana). Mr. Stafford won the Barrymore Award for outstanding choreography for La Cage Aux Folles at the Walnut Street Theatre. www.richardstafford.net
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WHO’S WHO Shane Parus (Music Director/Keyboard/Conductor) is excited to be back at WBT after having just music directed their production of, Annie Get Your Gun. National tours: Elf (Tour Music Director/ Conductor,) Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Associate Conductor,) and Memphis (Associate Conductor.) Select regional credits include: Young Frankenstein (North Shore Music Theatre,) Altar Boyz, Cabaret, Lucky Stiff, Evita, Das Barbecü, (Mason Street Warehouse.) He spent many years sailing around the world as a percussionist, pianist, and music director with Seabourn Cruise Line and Holland America Line. This past summer, he was the assistant music director for the “Texas Arts Project” held in Austin, TX. Shane is a proud native Michigander with a BM in percussion performance from Western Michigan University. Thanks to his family and friends for their continued love and support. STEVE LOFTUS (Set Designer) 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 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. Claudia Stefany (Costume Designer) is a freelance Costume Designer and Stage Director in the greater New York area having won an OnStage Critics award for Best Costume Design for Sunday in the Park with George at Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack. A graduate of Baldwin-Wallace University, Claudia currently directs and teaches acting at Stage Left Children’s Theater and is their resident Costume Designer and served as Wardrobe Supervisor at Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival for their 2017 season. ANDREW GMOSER (Lighting Designer) 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 Broadway-caliber 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! MARK ZUCKERMAN (Sound Designer) has been the co-sound designer for 5 years at WBT where he previously served as the sound engineer for 5 years. He has worked throughout the tri-state area designing and running sound for theatres and concert venues. A few of his favorite shows include: Jekyll & Hyde, Phantom, and Hairspray. Mark would like to thank his family and Erin for their support. MarkSZuckerman.com 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. Off-Broadway 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 43 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 make-up 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). WESTCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE
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WHO’S WHO LISA TISO (Producer) has been with WBT since 1979 when she began as a buffet girl. Having worked in nearly every department, and since 1991 has worked on our shows as Associate Producer or Producer. An avid Yankee fan, Lisa lives in Ardsley with her daughter Carmen and their dogs Maximus and Stevie. Merry Christmas and hope to see you back in 2018! BOB FUNKING AND BILL STUTLER (Owners/Executive Producers) On July 9, 2017, the Westchester Broadway Theatre celebrated its 43rd Anniversary, as well as the 27th 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. Christmas Voyager, we are proud to say, is their 203rd 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. Actors’ Equity Association (AEA), founded in 1913, repre-sents 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
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 Tony Dinis - Chef Peter McClung - Dining Room Manager STAGE CREW Automation - Aaron Cassese Light board - Marcus Jackson Spot - Teresa Capra Spot - Nicholas Grasso Sound board - Sarah Demarest Deck Audio - Gustav Bodor Wardrobe - Rana Attia Colleen Till Deck - Seth Crosby Props - Gisela Mullican
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