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APRIL 2016 2015 /16 SEASON MATILDA AUG 18 - SEPT 6, 2015 WATERFALL OCT 1 - 25, 2015 RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S THE SOUND OF MUSIC NOV 24, 2015 - JAN 3, 2016 HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING JAN 28 - FEB 21, 2016 ASSASSINS FEB 27 - MAY 8, 2016 CO-PRESENTED AT ACT - A CONTEMPORARY THEATRE A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN MAR 25 - APR 17, 2016 KINKY BOOTS APRIL 27 - MAY 8, 2016 LERNER & LOEWE’S PAINT YOUR WAGON JUNE 2 - 25, 2016 A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER JULY 12 - 31, 2016 April 2016 Volume 13, No. 8 now through may 26th It’s time for a round of drinks! Join us Monday - Thursday from 2:30 - 5:30pm at SkyCity for drink specials and delicious appetizers served with breathtaking views. 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Braun, Jr. Margaret Clapp Barbara L. Crowe Larry Estrada Gary J. Fuller Cyrus Habib Randy Hodgins Richard Kagan Patrick F. Kennedy SaSa Kirkpatrick Elizabeth Lund Heather Sullivan McKay Richard Meadows John Oppenheimer Llewelyn G. Pritchard David Quinn Ann Ramsay-Jenkins Anthony Repanich Norman B. Rice Bonnie Towne Eric Trott Tom Walsh Tracy Wellens Eileen Glasser Wesley Kenneth Willman PAST CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD Wanda J. Herndon (2013-2015) Barbara L. Crowe (2011-2013) Robert A. Sexton (2009-2011) Norman B. Rice (2007-2009) Kenny Alhadeff (2004-2007) William W. Krippaehne Jr. (2002-2004) Bruce M. Pym (2000-2002) John F. Behnke (1998-2000) Faye Sarkowsky (1996-98) Donald J. Covey (1994-96) Kenneth L. Hatch (1992-94) John D. Mangels (1990-92) Robert F. Buck (1988-90) Stanley M. Little, Jr. (1986-88) R. Milton Trafton (1983-86) W.J. Pennington (1981-83) D.E. (Ned) Skinner (1979-81) Founding Managing Director Marilynn Sheldon ABOUT THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE • The non-profit 5th Avenue Theatre is one of the country’s leading musical theater companies. Our mission is to “nurture, advance and preserve all apsects of America’s great indigenous art form: The Musical. We achieve this by creating extraordinary theatrical experiences that enrich, entertain and inspire current and future audiences everywhere.” • The 5th is committed to achieving the highest standards of artistic excellence by employing world-class performers and creative artists, utilizing full live orchestras, and staging exceptional and imaginative productions. The 5th places a special emphasis on employing our amazing community of Puget Sound-based artists and technicians. • We are nationally renowned for our production and development of new musicals. Since 2001, The 5th has premiered 17 new works, nine of which have subsequently opened on Broadway. They include Disney’s Aladdin, First Date, A Christmas Story, Scandalous, Shrek, Catch Me If You Can, The Wedding Singer and Best Musical Tony Award®-winners, Hairspray and Memphis. • We are equally acclaimed for our vibrant new productions of musicals from the “Golden Age of Broadway” and contemporary classics. These signature revivals enthrall fans of these enduring works and introduce these great shows to new generations of musical theater lovers. • Our celebrated educational programs serve more than 74,000 young people each year through a host of projects including our Adventure Musical Theater Touring Company, The 5th Avenue Awards and the unique Rising Star Project. For adults, we offer free-tothe-public events such as the popular Spotlight Night series and pre-performance Show Talks with Albert Evans. • We are the largest arts employer in the Pacific Northwest with more than 800 actors, singers, dancers, musicians, creative artists, theatrical technicians and arts professionals working for us each season. • As a non-profit theater company supported by the community, we enjoy the patronage of more than 25,000 season subscribers (one of the largest theater subscriptions in America). More than 300,000 audience members attend our performances each year. OUR HISTORIC THEATER The 5th Avenue Theatre’s breathtaking design was inspired by ancient Imperial China’s most stunning architectural achievements, including the magnificent Forbidden City. Built in 1926 for vaudeville and silent pictures, The 5th Avenue Theatre reigned for decades as Seattle’s favorite movie palace. In 1979, 43 companies and community leaders formed the non-profit 5th Avenue Theatre Association and restored the theater to its original splendor. The 5th Avenue Theatre re-opened in 1980 as Seattle’s premier home for musical theater. The 5th Avenue Theatre gratefully acknowledges our 43 original founders and sponsors. Please visit www.5thavenue.org for specific information on these important companies and individuals. W E L C O M E TO T H E 5 T H FROM THE DESK OF DAVID ARMSTRONG EXECUTIVE PRODUCER AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR A THRILLING NEW SEASON! W e have recently announced our 2016/17 season of seven thrilling musicals, and invite you to play a critical role: season ticket holder. After all, what is theater without its audience? Our first show is one of the most beloved and enduring of all time: Man of La Mancha, one of the first international “mega musical” sensations. Its thrilling and passionate score is a huge part of the show’s dynamic impact—especially its stirring anthem “The Impossible Dream.” This holiday season, join us “under the sea” for the Northwest premiere of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen story and the animated film. Complete with Academy Award-winning songs by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, this spectacular production will feature dazzling sets and costumes with special effects that are pure magic. Next, we bring you one of the most hilarious and tuneful hits from the “Golden Age of Broadway”: The Pajama Game. At the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory, a steamy romance is brewing between the handsome new superintendent and the sassy head of the union grievance committee, until a strike ignites a conflict between management and labor and a battle of the sexes. We continue our annual partnership with ACT—A Contemporary Theatre with the hysterical new hit, Murder for Two. It’s a murder mystery with a twist: there are only two actors, one who plays the detective, and one who plays all of the many suspects. And they both play the piano. It’s musical comedy to die for! Spring will bloom with The Secret Garden. Based on the beloved novel, this 1991 Tony Award-winning Broadway beauty tells the story of ten-year-old Mary Lennox who is sent to live with her reclusive uncle in a gothic mansion on the Yorkshire moors. But when she discovers the key to a neglected garden, Mary brings the weary estate—and herself—back to glorious life. And the music is unforgettable! One of the things we are proudest of at The 5th is our commitment to the creation of new works, and this year features another exciting world premiere! Inspired by the cult film, Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion will take you back to the 1980s and ’90s with a thrilling pop/rock score and a script by the film’s creator, Robin Schiff. We will close our season with the current Broadway smash Fun Home. Based on Alison Bechdel’s best‐selling graphic memoir, this groundbreaking new musical is a refreshingly honest musical about seeing your parents through grownup eyes. It made history as the first show with an all female writing team to win Tony Awards® for Best Score and Best Musical. Subscribers are the lifeblood of The 5th Avenue Theatre, and with 25,000 of them attending productions here annually, we are proud to have one of the largest theater subscriptions in the country. Our patrons love coming back for many reasons—exclusive pre-sales, discounts on additional single tickets, free exchanges if you can’t make your performance and discounted parking at a number of downtown garages. Or, for subscribers who take all seven shows, FREE parking! But more than anything, the reason we hear most often that our patrons become season ticket holders isn’t the incredible perks we offer or the world class customer service they experience from the moment they call the Box Office to the moment they hear a “good night” from our usher staff. It’s the promise of guaranteed nights out on the town. When you are a season ticket holder at The 5th, you have multiple opportunities to look forward to the company of a dear friend or loved one, an incredible meal at one of Seattle’s amazing restaurants and a sensational performance that will have you singing and dancing the whole way home. We hope you will consider joining us for all seven shows next season—a season that will mark the 90th anniversary of this majestic and spectacular theater. In celebration we will be making major improvements including the installation of a new state-of-the-art sound system and an expansion of our restroom facilities. I look forward to seeing you! encore art sseattle.com 5 Creativity CIRCLES Members of the Creativity Circles support the creative arc of the musical theater art form. They support The 5th’s investment in writers and artists; the creation, development and staging of new works; and help insure excellence in our service to this community, our children and this magical art form. For your leadership, we applaud and thank you. VISIONARIES Sheri and Les Biller Ann Ramsay-Jenkins Stephen P. and Paula Rosput Reynolds Faye Sarkowsky INVESTORS Barbara Crowe Wanda J. Herndon Tom and Connie Walsh CREATORS Marleen and Kenny Alhadeff Clodagh and Bob Ash Julie and Richard Kagan Glenna Kendall Heather and Mike McKay Beth and Buzz Porter Tiia-Mai Redditt Cynthia Stroum Bonnie and Jim Towne Melinda and Sterling Wilson Photos by Jeff Carpenter, Team Photogenic and Mark Kitaoka 6 THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE The 5th Avenue Theatre DAVID ARMSTRONG Executive Producer & Artistic Director BERNADINE C. GRIFFIN Managing Director BILL BERRY Producing Artistic Director DARYL ROTH HAL LUFTIG JAMES L. NEDERLANDER TERRY ALLEN KRAMER INDEPENDENT PRESENTERS NETWORK CJ E&M JAYNE BARON SHERMAN JUST FOR LAUGHS THEATRICALS/JUDITH ANN ABRAMS YASUHIRO KAWANA JANE BERGÈRE ALLAN S. GORDON & ADAM S. GORDON KEN DAVENPORT HUNTER ARNOLD LUCY & PHIL SUAREZ BRYAN BANTRY RON FIERSTEIN & DORSEY REGAL JIM KIERSTEAD/GREGORY RAE BB GROUP/CHRISTINA PAPAGJIKA MICHAEL DeSANTIS/PATRICK BAUGH BRIAN SMITH/TOM & CONNIE WALSH WARREN TREPP and JUJAMCYN THEATERS present Book by Music & Lyrics by HARVEY FIERSTEIN CYNDI LAUPER Based on the Miramax motion picture Kinky Boots Written by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth starring J. HARRISON GHEE ADAM KAPLAN TIFFANY ENGEN AARON WALPOLE CHARISSA HOGELAND JIM J. BULLOCK JOE BEAUREGARD JOSEPH ANTHONY BYRD SAM DOWLING JP QUALTERS SAM ROHLOFF JUAN TORRES-FALCON E. CLAYTON CORNELIOUS SHAWNA M. HAMIC PATTY LOHR JOSH TOLLE ZACH ADKINS MERYN BECKETT DAMIEN BRETT ALEX DRESCHKE ANNIE EDGERTON JHAZZ FLEMING NICHOLAS AARON JENKINS HUDSON LOVERRO ELLEN MARLOW MICHAEL MILKANIN ASHLEY MONIZ JENNIFER NOBLE AIDAN PASSARO HORACE V. ROGERS TOM SOUHRADA SAM ZELLER Scenic Design DAVID ROCKWELL Hair Design JOSH MARQUETTE Music Director RYAN FIELDING GARRETT Associate Producer AMUSE INC. Costume Design GREGG BARNES Make-up Design RANDY HOUSTON MERCER Music Coordinator MICHAEL KELLER Lighting Design KENNETH POSNER Associate Choreographer RUSTY MOWERY Technical Supervisor THEATERSMITH ASSOCIATES Exclusive Tour Direction THE ROAD COMPANY Associate Director D.B. BONDS Company Manager MATTHEW SHERR Tour Press & Marketing ALLIED LIVE Music Supervision, Arrangements & Orchestrations by Sound Design JOHN SHIVERS Casting TELSEY + COMPANY JUSTIN HUFF, CSA Production Stage Manager GREGORY R. COVERT General Management FORESIGHT THEATRICAL AARON LUSTBADER STEPHEN OREMUS Directed and Choreographed by JERRY MITCHELL MARLEEN AND KENNY ALHADEFF, 5TH AVENUE PRODUCING PARTNER Sponsored by encore art sseattle.com 7 B E H I N D T H E S C E N E S : K I N K Y B O OT S CAST CAST (in order of appearance) Mr. Price�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������TOM SOUHRADA Young Charlie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Tues, Wed 4/27, Thurs Eve, Sat Mat, Sun Eve) HUDSON LOVERRO (Wed 5/4, Thurs Mat, Fri, Sat Eve, Sun Mat) AIDAN PASSARO Young Lola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Wed 5/4, Thurs Mat, Fri, Sat Eve, Sun Mat) JHAZZ FLEMING (Tues, Wed 4/27, Thurs Eve, Sat Mat, Sun Eve) NICHOLAS AARON JENKINS Simon Sr. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������HORACE V. ROGERS Nicola. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHARISSA HOGELAND Charlie Price����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ADAM KAPLAN George ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ JIM J. BULLOCK Don . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AARON WALPOLE Lauren������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ TIFFANY ENGEN Pat������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� PATTY LOHR Harry �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� JOSH TOLLE Lola. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J. HARRISON GHEE Angels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JOE BEAUREGARD, JOSEPH ANTHONY BYRD, SAM DOWLING, JP QUALTERS, SAM ROHLOFF, JUAN TORRES-FALCON Trish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SHAWNA M. HAMIC Richard Bailey���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ZACH ADKINS Milan Stage Manager ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ANNIE EDGERTON Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ZACH ADKINS, JOE BEAUREGARD, DAMIEN BRETT, JOSEPH ANTHONY BYRD, SAM DOWLING, ANNIE EDGERTON, SHAWNA M. HAMIC, PATTY LOHR, ASHLEY MONIZ, JENNIFER NOBLE, JP QUALTERS, HORACE V. ROGERS, SAM ROHLOFF, TOM SOUHRADA, JOSH TOLLE, JUAN TORRES-FALCON, SAM ZELLER STANDBYS AND UNDERSTUDIES Standbys and understudies never substitute for listed performers unless a specific announcement is made at the time of the performance Standby for Lola—E. CLAYTON CORNELIOUS; Understudy for Lola—JOSEPH ANTHONY BYRD; for Charlie— ZACH ADKINS, JOSH TOLLE; for Lauren—ELLEN MARLOW, ASHLEY MONIZ; for Nicola—ELLEN MARLOW, JENNIFER NOBLE; for Don—DAMIEN BRETT, SAM ZELLER; for George—DAMIEN BRETT, SAM ZELLER; for Simon Sr.—JOSEPH ANTHONY BYRD; for Mr. Price—DAMIEN BRETT, SAM ZELLER; for Trish—MERYN BECKETT, ANNIE EDGERTON, ELLEN MARLOW; for Pat— MERYN BECKETT, ANNIE EDGERTON, ELLEN MARLOW; for Harry—ZACH ADKINS, ALEX DRESCHKE, MICHAEL MILKANIN; for Richard Bailey—ALEX DRESCHKE, MICHAEL MILKANIN; for Milan Stage Manager—MERYN BECKETT, ELLEN MARLOW; for Angels—ALEX DRESCHKE, MICHAEL MILKANIN Dance Captain—MICHAEL MILKANIN Assistant Dance Captain—JOE BEAUREGARD SWINGS MERYN BECKETT, ALEX DRESCHKE, ELLEN MARLOW, MICHAEL MILKANIN Kinky Boots will be performed with one 20-minute intermission 8 THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE B E H I N D T H E S C E N E S : K I N K Y B O OT S MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT I “Price & Son Theme” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Full Company “The Most Beautiful Thing in the World” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Full Company “Take What You Got” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harry, Charlie, Ensemble “Land of Lola” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lola, Angels “Land of Lola” (Reprise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lola, Angels “Step One” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlie “Sex Is in the Heel” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lola, Pat, George, Angels, Ensemble “The History of Wrong Guys” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lauren “Not My Father’s Son” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lola, Charlie “Everybody Say Yeah” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlie, Lola, Angels, Ensemble ACT II “Entr’acte/Price & Son Theme” (Reprise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Full Company “What a Woman Wants” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lola, Pat, Don, Ensemble “In This Corner” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lola, Don, Pat, Trish, Angels, Ensemble “Soul of a Man” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlie “Hold Me in Your Heart” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lola “Raise You Up/Just Be” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Full Company KINKY BOOTS TOURING ORCHESTRA Conductor/Keyboard 1—RYAN FIELDING GARRETT Associate Conductor/Keyboard 2—ROBERTO SINHA Guitars—OSCAR BAUTISTA, DOUG QUINN Bass—SHERISSE ROGERS Drums—JEFF ROBERTS Synthesizer Programmer—RANDY COHEN Associate Music Coordinator—MICHAEL AARONS Music Copying—EMILY GRISHMAN Music Preparation—EMILY GRISHMAN/KATHARINE EDMONDS Electronic Drum Programmer—SAMMY MERENDINO 5TH AVENUE THEATRE ORCHESTRA Woodwinds—DANE ANDERSEN Trumpet—BRAD ALLISON Trombone—DAN MARCUS Violin—JO NARDOLILLO Cello—VIRGINIA DZIEKONSKI Keyboard Substitute—MATT HOHENSEE Music Coordinator—DANE ANDERSEN The use of any recording device, either audio or video, and the taking of photographs, either with or without flash, is strictly prohibited. Please turn off your cell phones and pagers prior to the beginning of the performance. encore art sseattle.com 9 Based on an independent film inspired by true events, Kinky Boots tells the story of Charlie, the owner of a failing English shoe factory, teaming up with Lola, a drag artist, to serve a niche market—making sturdy boots for crossdressers. But a successful Broadway show—and, make no mistake, Kinky Boots is a huge hit—is anything but a niche market—it needs to speak to a wide and diverse audience. Jerry Mitchell says he knew the musical would speak to a lot of people, the moment he watched the film.“I got very emotionally caught up in the story of the fathers and the sons,” he says. “And I thought, ‘well that to me is the nucleus of something really strong,’ because it’s a universal idea for us: how do we measure up in our fathers’ eyes?” Kinky Boots, the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, was created by a dream team of talented and original artists; pop icon Cyndi Lauper, who won a Tony for her infectious score, four-time Tony-winning librettist Harvey Fierstein, and director/ choreographer Jerry Mitchell, who also took home a Tony for his dances.“Because we’re all different, we brought in what we know and we all worked together to make it right – to make you laugh and cry,” says Lauper.“Harvey is such a good storyteller and so is Jerry. They have a lot of heart and I feel very blessed to be among them.” That’s certainly the way producer Daryl Roth felt when she first saw the film at Sundance in 2006. Within a year, she had optioned the musical rights and brought producer Hal Luftig on board. The two enlisted not only Mitchell, but playwright Harvey Fierstein, who says he was attracted to the intimate story at the center; the “bromance” between Charlie and Lola, a.k.a. Simon.“The real love story here is these two gentlemen who become friends,” says Fierstein.“And I thought it was a good opportunity to do this realistically.” He was also attracted to the theme of self-acceptance, which translates not just to the two lead characters, but all the workers in the factory:“It’s the human stories; that’s what theater’s for.” Fierstein called Lauper, who he had known socially. She was drawn to the project, as well:“It’s a story about an outsider.” Lauper enthusiastically signed on and she, Fierstein and Mitchell began a four and a half year creative odyssey to translate Kinky Boots to the stage.“I don’t keep track,” explains Mitchell.“Time to me is not the point. Getting it right is the point.” Cyndi Lauper, who grew up listening to Rodgers and Hammerstein cast albums, took to writing for characters and dramatic situations, like a duck to water.“Everybody asks the question about pop songs and theater songs,” she says.“I just think that, in some ways, they’re very similar; and in other ways, they’re not. You need to be economical; you have to say something simply. And you have to have your story—a beginning, middle and end—because if the song goes nowhere, well, what are you talking about?” Harvey Fierstein, a veteran of several musicals, including the smash hit La Cage aux Folles, gave Lauper an education in writing for the theater.“Her lessons were a lot of fun for me,” he says,“frustrating sometimes, but fun, on the other hand.” In particular, he showed Lauper how to weave music and dialogue effectively, something she resisted at first. Fierstein told her,“when it’s done right, you will never notice, but the show must move on.” A perfect example is the elaborate and catchy opening sequence,“The Most Beautiful Thing in the World,” which they crafted with Jerry Mitchell. Fierstein explains,“that tells the story of all the characters, in relationship to shoes. Everyone in that opening number is defined by a pair of shoes and you know who they are.” Although the show is mostly set in the workaday world of a shoe factory, the dream team wanted to create a sense of joy and uplift for the audience, in the way only a Broadway musical can do. The first act finale,“Everybody Say Yeah,” is an explosion of energy. Mitchell has the cast dancing on moving conveyor belts, which had been used to deliver shoes earlier in the musical. “We had so much fun creating that number,” exclaims Mitchell,“because it is a celebration of making the first pair of kinky boots and everyone in the factory gets involved.” And the show’s final numbers,“Raise You Up/ Just Be” literally does that to the audience every night.“They’re standing up, cheering, dancing and singing,” says Jerry Mitchell.“And they don’t want to leave the theater! That’s sort of a magical moment. And then, when they do walk out of the theater, you know, they’re all abuzz. That’s the kind of joy that is rare in a musical.” Photo Credit: Gavin Bond Designing the boots for Kinky Boots In a show called Kinky Boots,“you’ve gotta get the boots right,” says Gregg Barnes, costume and footwear designer for the Tony Award-winning musical. The show, based on a real story and independent film, about a failing English shoe factory which turned its fortunes around by nichemarketing sturdy boots for drag artists, has become a sold-out Broadway phenomenon. With a book by Harvey Fierstein and a Tony winning score by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, Kinky Boots relies heavily on its visual designs, and, of course, those boots by Barnes. Those boots need to be durable, to support the six-foot tall dancers doing elaborate and joyous dance routines. Says Barnes:” We’re asking them to do slam splits and quick changes, being carted up and down stairs in baskets. And we have to make them look as if they’re brand new every night, but survive eight shows a week.” Barnes adds that, after months of experimentation and broken heels, they ultimately came up with designs that are so reliable, they’ve barely had to replace any boots in the musical’s Broadway run of over a year. The designer says it was quite a challenge to create those thigh-high boots, with six inch stiletto heels.“What’s really funny about our experience with Kinky Boots is that my team, and the cobblers who made the boots, we had the exact same story as in the musical,” explains Barnes. “Everything they talk about in terms of reinforcing the heel and all of that stuff, we had the same learning curve!” And Barnes says he never tires of experiencing the enthusiasm audiences have shown for both his kinky boots and the show itself.“You know, it’s amazing,” says Barnes.“You can feel it walking into that theater. I think the audience comes so primed to have this joyous experience and it always rewards that.” J. HARRISON GHEE (Lola). A North Carolina native, J. is excited to be telling this amazing story that is near and dear to his heart and thanks his family, friends and everyone across the nation for their continued support and love. Dreams do come true, when you step out on faith. Regional: The Color Purple, Industrial: Tokyo Disney Resort, Norwegian Cruise Line. Education: AMDA (NY). ADAM KAPLAN (Charlie Price). Let’s get Kinky, America! Broadway: Newsies, Show Boat (NY Philharmonic). Select regional: Flat Rock Playhouse and MTWichita. Numerous concerts across the country, including a recent performance at the White House. B.F.A. Music Theatre, Elon University. Endless thanks to the Kinky team, Innovative, Telsey, Justin, Goobz and the amazingly supportive Kaplan clan. Carpe diem, baby! Follow me: @AdamSKaplan. More at AdamKaplanOnline.com. TIFFANY ENGEN (Lauren). Broadway: Legally Blonde. First national tour: Legally Blonde (Serena). Vegas: Rock of Ages (Regina, nominated for Broadwayworld.com Award for Best Featured Actress). Film: Hairspray (Noreen), Drop Dead Gorgeous. TV: “Raising Hope,” “Smash,” “Hart of Dixie,” Nickelodeon’s “Naked Brothers Band.” Love and high kicks to Jerry, Rusty, DB, Rachel and Justin. This is a dream come true! tiffanyengen.com. Twitter/ Instagram: @tifnedooda. AARON WALPOLE (Don) is elated to be joining the Kinky Boots family. Broadway: Les Misérables (Brujon/ Loud Hailer/Valjean u/s), Jesus Christ Superstar (Annas). Mirvish: Les Misérables (Brujon/Loud Hailer/ Valjean u/s), Rock of Ages (Lonny). Stratford Festival: Guys and Dolls, Anything Goes, Camelot, Jesus Christ Superstar and many regional theatrical, film, television and recording artist credits. aaronwalpole.com. CHARISSA HOGELAND (Nicola). Off-Broadway: Heathers The Musical (Veronica, Dance Captain). NYC: Showboat at Lincoln Center (Ensemble). Los Angeles: The Producers and Chicago at the Hollywood Bowl (Ensemble), multiple For The Record shows. Charissa is also a singersongwriter, and you can check her out at www.CharissaAHogeland.com or on Instagram @CharissaHogeland. Much adoration and admiration for this Kinky Krew! Ephesians 3:20 JIM J. BULLOCK (George). Broadway/ First National Tour: Hairspray. Regional: Sister Act, Beauty and the Beast, Bye Bye Birdie, etc. etc. etc… Television: “Too Close For Comfort,” “Hollywood Squares,” “Alf,” “Seinfield,” “Roseanne,” “Jim J And Tammy Faye,” “GLEE,” blah, blah, blah. The voice of Queer Duck in Showtime’s Queer Duck, Prince Valium in Mel Brooks’ cult film Spaceballs, and is a proud supporter of The Actors Fund of America. ZACH ADKINS (Richard Bailey/ Ensemble). Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music graduate. Regional: Dogfight (Boland), Murder Ballad (Tom, Playhouse Square), Love Story (Oliver), Spring Awakening (Melchior, Broadway World Award), Sweeney Todd (Anthony; GLTF, ISF). Thanks to Mom, Dad, Allison, Tiger, Vicky, Abrams, Telsey and BWMT’15. Twitter/ intsta: @zachadkins12 JOE BEAUREGARD (Angel/Ensemble) is thrilled to be joining the Kinky Boots family for his first national tour. He has performed as Tarzan/Swing with Disney Cruise Lines, and danced for film, television and music video productions. Special thanks to Mom, Drew, Cory and Telsey & Co! MERYN BECKETT (Swing) is ecstatic to be making her tour debut with Kinky Boots!! Regional: Sister Act (Ogunquit/Gateway Playhouse), Le Cabaret Grimm (NYMF). BFA - The Boston Conservatory. Endless love and gratitude to Mama, Jerry, and Justin Huff. This one’s for you, Daddy! DAMIEN BRETT (Ensemble). Two national tours of Billy Elliot the Musical (Swing; Ensemble; u/s Mr. Braithwiate; u/s Big Davey). Regional favorites: Billy Elliot, Les Mis, Miss Saigon, Crazy For You, Evita. Thanks and love to his talented wife Briana Valerie. JOSEPH ANTHONY BYRD (Angel/ Ensemble). Excited to join KB, Joseph has been seen in The Lion King (Gazelle Tour), Mamma Mia! (Las Vegas) and most recently as Sebastian in Disney’s The Little Mermaid at Tony Award winning Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Thanks: Mom, Dad, Justin, Jim, Toni! E. CLAYTON CORNELIOUS (Standby for Lola). Broadway: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Wonderland, Scottsboro Boys, A Chorus Line, The Music Man, Kat & the Kings and The Lion King. National tours: Sister Act, Jersey Boys, Dirty Dancing, Hairspray, The Lion King, A Chorus Line, The Goodbye Girl, The Wiz. E. Clayton thanks God, family and KMR for love and support. Twitter: Eclaycorn. SAM DOWLING (Angel/Ensemble). Kansas City native. Oklahoma City University Grad. Nat’l Tour: Rock of Ages. Regional: JC Superstar (Jesus), Floyd Collins (Homer), The Full Monty (Jerry) and proud member of The Broadway Boys! Thanks to Justin, Jerry, and Telsey. Love to Mom! @Samdowling12 encore art sseattle.com 13 B E H I N D T H E S C E N E S : K I N K Y B O OT S WHO’S WHO B E H I N D T H E S C E N E S : K I N K Y B O OT S WHO’S WHO ALEX DRESCHKE (Swing). National tour debut! Alex is ecstatic to be a part of Kinky Boots, a dream come true for him. California native, B.F.A. in Dance, UC Irvine. Thanks to Justin Huff, Mom, Dad and all teachers, family and friends. Instagram: @dreschcode. PATTY LOHR (Pat/ Ensemble) is stoked to be getting Kinky with you! Nat’l tour: Sweeney Todd (BeggarWoman). Favorites: BKLYN The Musical (Brooklyn), Avenue Q (Kate Monster) and Side Show (Daisy). Thanks and love to family, friends and JD. Proud BWU grad. @pattylohr ANNIE EDGERTON (Milan Stage Manager/ Ensemble). B’way: Mamma Mia! (Rosie). Regional: Comedy of Errors (Adriana), Les Miz (Mme. Thenardier), Legally Blonde (Paulette), King Lear (Goneril), 9 to 5 (Violet), Betrayal (Emma). National anthem: 22 MLB teams (so far!) Also professional wineau: Wine Minx™. Proud AEA. www.annieedgerton.com. HUDSON LOVERRO (Young Charlie). National tour debut! Other credits: A Christmas Story (Randy), Oliver! (Nipper), Fiddler on the Roof (Herschel). Thanks to Mom, Dad, Audrey, Chloe, Lisa Calli, Barry Kolker, Justin Reamy, Libby Froeber, Cesar Rocha and the Kinky Boots team. JHAZZ FLEMING (Young Lola) is delighted to be making his debut in Kinky Boots. He has made cameo appearances in films, on NBC and in “Blue Bloods.” He has trained with Newark NJ Symphony Hall Summer Performing Arts Academy as a dancer, singer and performer! SHAWNA M. HAMIC (Trish/Ensemble). Broadway: Sting’s The Last Ship (Mrs. Dees). National Tour: Les Misérables (Madame Thenardier). Regional: Papermill Playhouse, Goodspeed, Sacramento Music Circus, Alliance. Published photographer in Time, Rolling Stone, Elle, Dance and Arrive magazines. Performer: www. ShawnaHamic.com. Photographer/ artist: www.ShawnaHamicCreative.com NICHOLAS AARON JENKINS (Young Lola). is thrilled to be on his first tour! He appeared in the Yiddish version of Waiting for Godot, both in New York and in Ireland. He is extremely grateful for support from his Mom, family and friends. 14 THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE ELLEN MARLOW (Swing). Broadway: Jemima in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Film: Claire Lyons in The Clique, Quid Pro Quo. TV: “Cold Case,” “Criminal Minds,” “The Forgotten,” “CSI: Las Vegas.” Thanks to Telsey, CTG, family, friends and JR for your endless support. ellenmarlow.com. JENNIFER NOBLE (Ensemble). Broadway: Ghost (Molly u/s perf ). Nat’l tour: WWRY (Scaramouche u/s perf ). Regional: Limelight (Lita Grey), La Jolla; [title of show] (Heidi), Playhouse Square. Baldwin Wallace. Love & thanks to Mom, Dad, Zach, DFG,The Mine and Telsey! @jennifernoble022. AIDAN PASSARO (Young Charlie) is thrilled to be in his first Broadway national tour. Regional: Billy Elliot (Small Boy), Miracle on 34th Street (Thomas Mara Jr.). Thanks to Abrams Artists, Telsey+Co. and Dan Ragone. Love to his parents, brothers, family and friends. JP QUALTERS (Angel/ Ensemble). Grateful to be part of Kinky Boots! Regional: Goodspeed, Ford’s Theatre, Signature Theatre, Hartford Stage, Zach Theatre. Special thanks and love to my family, CLA and Telsey. B.F.A. Musical Theatre, Hartt School. Insta: jpq22. MICHAEL MILKANIN (Dance Captain, Swing) is thrilled to be a part of the Kinky Boots factory! Regional credits include: Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Sundance, and Arkansas Repertory Theatre. Gratitude to God, his family, BYU, and bloc for their endless love and support. HORACE V. ROGERS (Simon Sr./Ensemble). Broadway: Brooklyn the Musical, Tarzan. Toronto: The Lion King (Mufasa). Tours: Memphis the Musical (Delray), Rent (Collins), The Color Purple (Grady/ Mister). TV: “Gotham,” “Orange Is the New Black,” “Boardwalk Empire,” Showtime’s “Soul Food.” N.C. A&T State University (B.F.A), UCONN (M.F.A). ASHLEY MONIZ (Ensemble). First national tours: Sister Act (Sister Mary Robert), 9 to 5, Legally Blonde, High School Musical. Graduate: UC Irvine. Endless love and gratitude to KB creative team, cast, Telsey Office/Justin, HardenCurtis, friends, family and Benet. ashleymoniz. com. @ashmonymony. SAM ROHLOFF (Angel/Ensemble) is thrilled to join this tour! Oakland University, BFA Musical Theatre. National Tour: West Side Story (Baby John). Regional: La Cage Aux Folles. Thanks to Dave at Daniel Hoff, Telsey + Co, and my supportive family and friends. IG: samrohloff4. JOSH TOLLE (Harry/ Ensemble). Touring debut! Las Vegas: Duck Commander Musical. Regional: Next to Normal (Drury Lane), Graduate of CCM. Proud member of Actors’ Equity. Thanks to Nicolosi & Co., Justin Huff, and my amazing Mom and Dad! @Jts1090 JUAN TORRESFALCON (Angel/ Ensemble) is just thrilled to be HERE in this moment! A CubanAmerican from Miami, Fla., Juan holds a B.F.A. from NYU. Credits include West Side Story (Chino), Chorus Line (Paul), Rent (Angel). This and everything is for Abuelo Andres. Twitter/Insta: @JuanTF. SAM ZELLER (Ensemble). Broadway: Cathy Rigby Is Peter Pan (also film). Nat. tours/ regional/other: Les Misérables (Valjean), Fiddler/Roof (Tevye), Hairspray (Edna), Disney’s Tarzan (Kerchak), Evita (Che), “Star Trek: DS9” (Lt. Ch’Targh). Thanks to Eugene, Jerry, Stephen, D.B., Rusty, Mom, Pop, Donnie and Dipsy! samzeller.com. HARVEY FIERSTEIN (Playwright) is the author of the recent Broadway hits Newsies (Tony nom.) and Casa Valentina (Tony nom.), as well as Torch Song Trilogy (Tony, Drama Desk and Obie awards), La Cage aux Folles (Tony and Drama Desk awards), A Catered Affair (12 Drama Desk nominations), Safe Sex (Ace Award), Legs Diamond, Spookhouse, Flatbush Tosca, Common Ground and more. His political editorials have been published in The New York Times, TV Guide and The Huffington Post and broadcast on PBS’s “In the Life.” His children’s book, The Sissy B E H I N D T H E S C E N E S : K I N K Y B O OT S TOM SOUHRADA (Mr. Price/Ensemble). Broadway & national tours: Mary Poppins, Evita, My Fair Lady, The King and I, The Boy Friend (directed by Julie Andrews). Tom has performed extensively Off-B’way and in numerous Regional Theatres across the country. For my Dad. Duckling (Humanitas Award), is now in its fifth printing. As an actor, Mr. Fierstein is known worldwide for his performances in films including Mrs. Doubtfire, Independence Day and Bullets Over Broadway; on stage in Hairspray (Tony Award), Fiddler on the Roof, La Cage aux Folles and Torch Song Trilogy (Tony Award); and on TV shows such as “Smash,” “How I Met Your Mother,” “The Good Wife,” “Cheers” (Emmy nomination), “The Simpsons,” “Family Guy” and “Nurse Jackie.” CYNDI LAUPER (Composer and Lyricist) is a Grammy, Emmy and Tony Award-winning (for her Kinky Boots score) artist, who after 30 sterling years and global record sales in excess of 50 million albums, has proven that she has the heart and soul to keep her legion of fans compelled by her every creative move. With her first album, She’s So Unusual, Lauper won a Grammy Award for Best New Artist and became the first female in history to have four top-five singles from a debut album. Since then, Lauper has released ten additional studio albums, with her most recent, the Grammy-nominated Memphis Blues, ruling the Billboard Blues Chart for 14 consecutive weeks to become the best-selling blues album of 2010. Overall, during her storied music career, Lauper has been nominated for 15 Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, seven American Video Awards and 18 MTV Awards. She recently captured her journey through music and life in her New York Times best-selling autobiography, Cyndi Lauper: A Memoir. As an actress, Lauper made her Broadway debut in The Threepenny Opera alongside Alan Cumming in 2006. She has appeared in numerous television shows, including “Mad About You” (Emmy Award) and “Bones” and films including The Opportunist with Christopher Walken, Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle, Life With Mikey, Off and Running and Vibes. Lauper also continues her philanthropic work through her foundation, the True Colors Fund. JERRY MITCHELL (Director/Choreographer) received the Tony Award in recognition of his choreography for the 2013 Tony Awardwinning Best Musical, Kinky Boots, for which his direction was also recognized with a Tony nomination. In the 33 preceding years, Jerry has been involved with more than 50 Broadway, Off-Broadway, West End and touring productions. His Broadway debut as a choreographer was for You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, followed by The Full Monty (Tony nomination), The Rocky Horror Show, Hairspray (Tony nomination), Gypsy, Never Gonna Dance (Tony nomination), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Tony nomination), La Cage aux Folles (Tony Award), Imaginary Friends, PRESENTED IN TWO PARTS BOOK-IT.ORG TICKETS 206.216.0833 INFO FRESH NATURAL LOCAL Seaºle’s Original encore art sseattle.com 15 B E H I N D T H E S C E N E S : K I N K Y B O OT S WHO’S WHO Legally Blonde (Tony nomination) which he also directed, Catch Me If You Can, and on the West End, Love Never Dies and the current hit Dirty Rotten Scoundrels which he also directed. Most recently, Jerry received the Drama League’s Founders’ Award for Excellence in Directing and the George Abbott Lifetime Achievement Award from his peers. Twentythree years ago, Jerry conceived and created Broadway Bares, a comedy burlesque show performed annually for the charity, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. He continues to serve as executive producer of Broadway Bares, with a book, website and satellite productions in Fire Island Pines, Las Vegas (Peepshow, which had a five year consecutive run) and London (West End Bares). STEPHEN OREMUS (Music Supervisor/ Arranger/Orchestrator). Broadway: Kinky Boots (2013 Tony Award for Best Orchestrations and 2013 Grammy Award); The Book of Mormon (2011 Tony and Drama Desk awards for co-orchestrating and 2012 Grammy Award). Worldwide music supervisor/arranger of Wicked; music supervisor/ vocal arranger/ orchestrator of Broadway productions/ tours of The Book of Mormon, Avenue Q, All Shook Up and 9 to 5; co-producer (with Dolly Parton) of 9 to 5 Broadway cast recording (Grammy nomination); conductor and contributing arranger for the Oscar-winning Disney film Frozen. DAVID ROCKWELL (Scenic Design) designed sets for Lucky Guy; Catch Me If You Can; Hairspray (Tony, Drama Desk nominations); Legally Blonde (Drama Desk nomination); The Normal Heart; A Free Man of Color; The Rocky Horror Show (Drama Desk nomination); All Shook Up (Drama Desk nomination); and the Academy Awards (2010 Emmy Award). He is the founder of Rockwell Group, a New York-based architecture and design firm. Honors include the Pratt Institute Legends Award, Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award and Presidential Design Award. GREGG BARNES (Costume Design). Broadway: Aladdin, Kinky Boots (2013 Tony nomination), Follies (2012 Tony Award, Drama Desk), Elf, Legally Blonde (2007 Tony nomination), The Drowsy Chaperone (2006 Tony Award, Drama Desk Award), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Flower Drum Song (Tony nomination), Side Show, Bye Bye Birdie. New York: The Wizard of Oz, The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, The Merry Widow (NYC Opera), Pageant (N.Y. and London, Olivier nomination). Regional: Robin and the 7 Hoods, Mame, Allegro (Helen Hayes Award). TDF Young Master Award. 16 THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE KENNETH POSNER (Lighting Design). More than 50 Broadway play and musical theater credits. Designs extensively OffBroadway, for resident theaters and touring productions throughout the United States as well as internationally. Selected Broadway credits: Hairspray, Legally Blonde, Catch Me If You Can, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, If/ Then, Pippin, Cinderella, Other Desert Cities, The Merchant of Venice, The Coast of Utopia/ Shipwrecked, Side Man, The Odd Couple, Glengarry Glen Ross, …Charlie Brown, The Little Foxes and Wicked. Recipient of Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Obie awards. JOHN SHIVERS (Sound Design). Broadway: Kinky Boots (2013 Tony Award recipient), Bonnie & Clyde, Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway, Sister Act, 9 to 5, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Little Mermaid, Tarzan and Billy Crystal’s 700 Sundays. Regional: The Nutty Professor, Tales of the City, Emma, Robin and the 7 Hoods. Other credits include The Lion King, Mary Poppins, The Producers, Hairspray, Aida, Titanic, How to Succeed in Business… (’95), The Who’s Tommy and Guys and Dolls. Love to my beautiful gem. JOSH MARQUETTE (Hair Design). Broadway/Off- Broadway/West End: Aladdin, First Date, Kinky Boots, The Book of Mormon, Elf, Dogfight, The Best Man, Look Back In Anger, The Drowsy Chaperone, Pig Farm, The… Trailer Park Musical, Altar Boyz, Mamma Mia! West Coast: Robin and the 7 Hoods, Peep Show, Minsky’s, Vanities. Other N.Y.: Show Boat at Carnegie Hall, Encores!; No, No, Nanette and Follies, numerous Juilliard productions. National tours: Book of Mormon, The Drowsy Chaperone, Barbie Live! Television: “30 Rock.” RANDY HOUSTON MERCER (Make-up Design). Broadway: The Book of Mormon, Cry-Baby, Hairspray, Fiddler on the Roof, La Bohème, Flower Drum Song, Cabaret, The Producers, Follies, Sunset Blvd., Smokey Joe’s Café, Chicago, Guys and Dolls, Crazy for You, A Christmas Carol, Titanic. Films: The Crazies, Little Children, Spider-Man 2, Company Man, Runaway Bride, Meet Joe Black, Hearts in Atlantis, The Mirror Has Two Faces. Client list includes Barbra Streisand, Glenn Close, Tina Fey, Sigourney Weaver, Marcia Gay Harden, Juliette Binoche, Lauren Bacall. RandyHoustonMercer.com. KATHY FABIAN (Props Supervisor) has created props for more than 50 Broadway productions. Recent credits include The Realistic Joneses, If/Then, Rocky, Bridges of Madison County, I’ll Eat You Last, Lucky Guy, Chaplin, Nice Work If You Can Get It, A Streetcar Named Desire, Stick Fly, The Normal Heart and House of Blue Leaves. RYAN FIELDING GARRETT (Music Director). NYC: Jasper in Deadland, Finding Neverland, Mary Poppins, Sweeney Todd (NY Philharmonic), Matilda, The Three Little Pigs. Regional: Next to Normal (Weston Playhouse), Little Miss Scrooge (Rubicon Theatre), Passing Strange, [title of show], Chess (Playhouse Square), Two Gentlemen of Verona (Lake Tahoe Shakespeare). Music director for Heidi Blickenstaff (Signature Theatre, Disney Cruise Line). NYC Orchestration credits include Darling, A Night Like This. Graduate of Baldwin Wallace University. ryanfieldinggarrett.com MICHAEL KELLER (Music Coordinator) and MICHAEL AARONS (Associate): Broadway: Hamilton, The Color Purple (2015), School of Rock. Upcoming Broadway: Gotta Dance, SpongeBob. Current tours: If/Then, The Bridges of Madison County. RUSTY MOWERY (Associate Choreographer). Thrilled/blessed to be working with Jerry Mitchell again! Rusty is associate choreographer for Kinky Boots Broadway, Legally Blonde London and U.K. tour. Production dance supervisor of Hairspray on Broadway and first national tour. Rusty appeared on Broadway in Hairspray, Legally Blonde, Seussical, Ragtime, Cats. Love to Barry and family. D.B. BONDS (Associate Director) is thrilled to be continuing his association with Jerry Mitchell after working with him as an actor in the national tours of Legally Blonde and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. D.B is the associate director of Kinky Boots on Broadway. AMY JO JACKSON (Dialect Coach). The Flea: The Mysteries, These Seven Sicknesses, Behind the Painting, The Pearl, NYTW, Prospect Theatre, UCB, Singapore Rep. amyjojackson.com. NEURO TOUR (Physical Therapy) provides performing arts physical therapy and is honored to be part of Kinky Boots. Neuro Tour has provided backstage treatment to more than 80 musical theater produtions. Credits include: Broadway: The Lion King, Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Off-Broadway: Stomp!, Sleep No More. Tours: Movin’ Out, Billy Elliot, Motown. Concerts: U2, P!nk and Katy Perry. B E H I N D T H E S C E N E S : K I N K Y B O OT S BRIAN USIFER (Associate Music Supervisor) is the Music Director of Kinky Boots on Broadway as well as the Associate Music Supervisor of The Book of Mormon on Broadway and on tour. Also an arranger/ orchestrator, Brian has worked on many readings and workshops of new musicals. TELSEY + COMPANY (Casting). Broadway/ Tours: Fiddler on the Roof, China Doll, Misery, Allegiance, On Your Feet!, Sylvia, Spring Awakening, Hamilton, Something Rotten!, An American in Paris, Finding Neverland, The King and I, Hand to God, Wicked, The Bridges of Madison County, If/Then, The Sound of Music, Love Letters, Newsies, Pippin, Motown, Rock of Ages. Off-Broadway: Atlantic, MCC, Signature. Film: Fun House, Tallulah, Ithaca, The Intern. TV: Grease: Live, The Wiz Live!, Flesh and Bone, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Masters of Sex, commercials. www.telseyandco.com ALLIED LIVE (Marketing and Press) is a full-service marketing and advertising agency representing Broadway shows, national tours, performing arts institutions and experiential entertainment entities. Current clients include Blue Man Group, The Book of Mormon, Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Elf, Kinky Boots, Mamma Mia!, Motown the Musical, Once, Peter and the Starcatcher and Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. SMITTY/THEATERSMITH ASSOCIATES LLC (Technical Supervisor). Credits include Chaplin, Evita, Catch Me If You Can, Elf, Wonderland, Behanding in Spokane, Tale of Two Cities, Xanadu (Japan), August: Osage County, Legally Blonde, All Shook Up, On Golden Pond, Scoundrels, Brooklyn, Millie, Aida, Imaginary Friends, Disney’s Hunchback, Capeman, Show Boat, Spider Woman. With Nancy Ringham, daughters Caitlyn and Madeline. GREGORY R. COVERT (Production Stage Manager). Broadway: Les Misérables (2014 revival); The Addams Family; Phantom of the Opera; Beauty and the Beast; Brooklyn the Musical; Sight Unseen. Off-Broadway: The Fantasticks (2006 revival); Bingo. Tours: Jersey Boys (second national), We Will Rock You, Billy Elliot (national 2.5), Mary Poppins (first national), A Chorus Line (revival first national), Grease (Europe). KATE McDONIEL (Stage Manager). Previous tours include the recent North American tour of The Wizard of Oz and the Tony Award-winning revival of La Cage aux Folles. Thanks to my family and friends in St. Louis and across the nation for their support! KRISTIN NEWHOUSE (Assistant Stage Manager) has worked on Broadway, national tours, television/film, opera, corporate and special events. Highlights: The Lion King, Mary Poppins, Rent, Madame Butterfly, Burlesque, Kids’ Choice Awards, DevCon and directing Easter Bonnets and Gypsy of the Year for Broadway Cares. encore art sseattle.com 17 B E H I N D T H E S C E N E S : K I N K Y B O OT S WHO’S WHO 11 SEATTLE TRANSGENDER FILM FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT MAJOR! AT THE EGYPTIAN THEATRE See the story of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, transgender civil rights activist and veteran of the Stonewall Rebellion. Meet her in person at this once in a lifetime event! www.translationsfilmfest.org 18 THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE FORESIGHT THEATRICAL (General Manager) is comprised of partners Allan Williams, Aaron Lustbader and Mark Shacket who oversee and supervise The Phantom of the Opera, Kinky Boots, Les Miserables, Tuck Everlasting and American Psycho on Broadway, worldwide management of Kinky Boots, and Million Dollar Quartet in Las Vegas. DARYL ROTH (Producer) holds the singular distinction of producing seven Pulitzer Prizewinning plays: Anna in the Tropics, August: Osage County (2008 Tony), Clybourne Park (2012 Tony), How I Learned to Drive, Proof (2001 Tony), Edward Albee’s Three Tall Women and Wit. She has produced more than 85 award-winning productions including Buyer & Cellar; Caroline, or Change; Curtains; The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?; Love, Loss, and What I Wore; The Normal Heart (2011 Tony); A Raisin in the Sun (2014 Tony); The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife; War Horse (2011 Tony). Love to Steven, my wonderful family, Lucy and Leo ever in my heart. DarylRothProductions.com. HAL LUFTIG (Producer). Winner of four Tony Awards and London’s Olivier Award, Hal Luftig has worked on and off Broadway for the past 25 years. Broadway: Evita, Catch Me If You Can, Come Fly Away, West Side Story, All My Sons, Legally Blonde, The Times They Are A-Changin’, Whoopi, Movin’ Out, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Annie Get Your Gun, High Society, The Diary of Anne Frank, The King and I, Moon Over Buffalo, Angels in America, Jelly’s Last Jam, The Secret Garden. He is currently developing the new musical The Last Goodbye, an adaptation of Romeo and Juliet featuring the music of Jeff Buckley. Hal has an M.F.A. from Columbia University and an ulcer from tension. JAMES L. NEDERLANDER (Producer). President of Nederlander Organization, son of James M. Nederlander (Chairman). Producing credits: If/Then, I’ll Eat You Last (Bette Midler), Rocky, Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark, Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth, West Side Story, Next to Normal. Upcoming: The Elephant Man starring Bradley Cooper; On Your Feet—the Gloria and Emilio Estefan story. TERRY ALLEN KRAMER (Producer). Credits: Sugar Babies; Me and My Girl; The Goat… (Tony Award); Movin’ Out (Tony Award); Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?; Cyrano; Dirty Dancing; West Side Story; Fiddler…; The Addams Family; The Merchant of Venice; Race; Promises, Promises; SpiderMan…; Priscilla Queen of the Desert; Evita; I’ll Eat You Last; Rocky; Kinky Boots (Broadway). Trustee, New York Presbyterian Hospital. INDEPENDENT PRESENTERS NETWORK (Producer) is a consortium of 50 of the nation’s leading Broadway presenters who skillfully manage a subscription base of 350,000 throughout America. Recent Broadway/London/U.S. tours: Matilda, Cinderella, Pippin, Jekyll & Hyde, Leap of Faith, La Cage aux Folles, Wonderland, 9 to 5, Ragtime, Frost/Nixon, Legally Blonde, The Color Purple, Spamalot, Matthew Bourne’s Edward Scissorhands and Sleeping Beauty. CJ E&M (Producer) is Korea’s leading entertainment company in live entertainment, film, broadcasting and music. Broadway and West End credits include Kinky Boots, Big Fish, The Bodyguard, Let It Be, The Sound of Music, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Barefoot in the Park and The Woman in White. JAYNE BARON SHERMAN (Producer). Broadway: Side Show, Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Tony), Of Mice And Men, Kinky Boots (Tony), The Normal Heart (Tony), Elling, 33 Variations and A Raisin in the Sun. Also, This Is Our Youth (Sydney Opera House), Carousel (West End) and It Shoulda Been You. Film/TV: Love Is Strange, In the Life, “DTLA.” JUST FOR LAUGHS THEATRICALS (Producer). CEO Adam Blanshay, Chairman Gilbert Rozon. Subsidiary of Just for Laughs. Broadway: The River, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, The Cripple of Inishmaan, Bullets Over Broadway, Rocky, Twelfth Night/Richard III, Kinky Boots. U.S. tour: Pippin, Evita. London: Made in Dagenham. Thanks to Hal. hahaha.com. JUDITH ANN ABRAMS (Producer), Tony and Olivier award-winning producer. Kinky Boots, Spring Awakening, Annie Get Your Gun, Chita Rivera: A Dancer’s Life, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (London), Matilda, Mark Rylance: 12th Night, The River (Investor). Broadway Pixie Judy Troupe family musicals with Rodgers & Hammerstein Music Library. Full bio: Americantheaterwing.org. Advisory Committee. YASUHIRO KAWANA (Producer). Broadway: First Date, Let It Be, Kinky Boots (Tony Award), Evita (Tony nomination), Catch Me If You Can (Tony nomination), Come Fly Away, Legally Blonde. Off-Broadway: Here Lies Love. He has presented Let It Be, Rain: A Tribute To The Beatles, The Full Monty, Fosse in Japan. JANE BERGÈRE (Producer). Currently on Broadway: Kinky Boots (Tony). Upcoming: You Can’t Take It With You. Past highlights: Rocky; Annie; Twelfth Night/Richard III; B E H I N D T H E S C E N E S : K I N K Y B O OT S T A E H C I S Driving Miss Daisy; War Horse (Tony); Clybourne Park (Tony); A Little Night Music; All My Sons; Curtains; Glengarry Glen Ross (Tony); Caroline, or Change; Metamorphoses. janebergereproductions.com. ALLAN S. GORDON & ADAM S. GORDON (Producer). Allan has received Tony Awards for Rent, Death of a Salesman, Hairspray, Spamalot, Kinky Boots and Pippin. Allan’s career spans the fields of theater, law, investment banking, real estate and venture capital. Together, their credits include After Midnight, Evita, Peter and the Starcatcher, Pippin, The Pee-wee Herman Show, Cry-Baby and Flashdance. M A. B, D.C. Chiropractic Rehabilitation Massage Therapy Therapy Laser Nutrition Weight Loss -- Official Chiropractor of Serving Seattle for over 20 years - Crawl-ins welcome www.MidtownChiroSeattle.com 1420 5th Avenue, Suite 205, Seattle, WA 98101 KEN DAVENPORT (Producer). Broadway: It’s Only a Play, Kinky Boots, Mothers and Sons, The Bridges of Madison County, Macbeth, Godspell and more. Created “Be a Broadway Star” board game and iPhone app At the Booth. For more, read his blog TheProducersPerspective.com. Upcoming: Gettin’ the Band Back Together, Somewhere in Time and The Great White Hope. HUNTER ARNOLD (Producer) is a producer, entrepreneur and the founder of the New Musical Creative Collective, an organization committed to aiding the development of works from emerging artists. Broadway: It’s Only a Play, Kinky Boots, Mothers and Sons, The Bridges of Madison County and more. Upcoming projects: Somewhere in Time, Gettin’ the Band Back Together. LUCY AND PHIL SUAREZ (Producer). Phil executive produced many iconic commercials; Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” video; trailers for Dreamgirls, A Chorus Line, Evita. He and Jean-Georges own numerous restaurants. Lucy’s time has been devoted to philanthropic works. She provided the impetus for venturing into Kinky Boots. Happy to be part of the KB family. BRYAN BANTRY (Producer). Last century: Greater Tuna, You Can’t Take It With You, Aren’t We All, Street Corner Symphony. Recent: Kinky Boots B’way (Tony Award), Here Lies Love. RON FIERSTEIN & DORSEY REGAL (Producers) are proud to help bring the great entertainment and important message of Kinky Boots to the stage. Ron is an author, a long-time music business executive and Harvey’s brother, lawyer and business manager. Dorsey, his wife, is a partner in the N.Y. law firm of Hoguet Newman Regal & Kenney. encore art sseattle.com 19 B E H I N D T H E S C E N E S : K I N K Y B O OT S WHO’S WHO JIM KIERSTEAD (Producer). Broadway: Kinky Boots (Tony), Pippin (Tony), Side Show, You Can’t Take It With You, Rocky. OffBroadway: Yank!, Thrill Me. Special thanks to our team! GREGORY RAE (Producer) is a gay activist and producer. Past projects: The Normal Heart (2011 Tony), Clybourne Park (2012 Tony), Bare, Hedwig (2014 Tony). Upcoming: Allegiance, Found. BB GROUP (Producer), based in Germany, is among the market leaders in developing, producing, managing and promoting premium live entertainment in Europe and beyond. bb-promotion.com. CHRISTINA PAPAGJIKA (Producer). Productions include Lee Daniels’ The Butler starring Oprah Winfrey and Forest Whitaker and upcoming The Family Fang starring Jason Bateman, Nicole Kidman and Christopher Walken. MICHAEL DESANTIS (Producer) is a longtime theater producer/investor, involved in Broadway, regional, touring and West End productions. Go see a show! PATRICK BAUGH (Producer) is proud to help bring Kinky and its message of inclusion to audiences around the U.S. “Just be who you want to be!” BRIAN SMITH (Producer). Currently with Warner Bros. Television. Broadway: Kinky Boots (Tony), Evita, Catch Me If You Can. N.Y. Innovative Theatre Award winner, Outstanding Director. Love to N.Y.C. TOM AND CONNIE WALSH (Producer): Broadway: Kinky Boots (Tony), First Date. Tour: Evita. Supporters of nonprofit performing arts in Seattle. Board members: 5th Avenue Theatre, Pacific NW Ballet. Thanks Hal. WARREN TREPP (Producer) has produced Evita, Legally Blonde, Movin’ Out and Thoroughly Modern Millie on Broadway. His proudest production is his son, Warren Edward, a credit he shares with his wife Jâlé. JUJAMCYN THEATERS (Producer) looks forward to welcoming you to one of our five Broadway theaters where current productions include the Tony Award-winning Best Musicals Kinky Boots, The Book of Mormon, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder and Jersey Boys. Join us at Jujamcyn.com and Givenik.com. AMUSE INC. (Associate Producer) is a leading talent agency and production 20 THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE company in Japan. AMUSE has joined in several Broadway musicals including Kinky Boots. STAFF FOR Kinky Boots GENERAL MANAGEMENT FORESIGHT THEATRICAL Aaron Lustbader Allan Williams Mark Shacket Alan Wasser Mark Barna COMPANY MANAGER Matthew Sherr TOUR PRESS AND MARKETING ALLIED LIVE Laura Matalon Marya Peters Jennifer Gallagher Sarah Dahlberg NATIONAL PRESS REPRESENTATIVE DKC/O&M Rick Miramontez Molly Barnett Chelsea Nachman EXCLUSIVE TOUR DIRECTION THE ROAD COMPANY Stephen Lindsay Brett Sirota www.theroadcompany.com CASTING TELSEY & COMPANY Bernard Telsey CSA, William Cantler CSA, David Vaccari CSA, Bethany Knox CSA, Craig Burns CSA, Tiffany Little Canfield CSA, Rachel Hoffman CSA, Justin Huff CSA, Patrick Goodwin CSA, Abbie Brady-Dalton CSA, Cesar A. Rocha CSA, Andrew Femenella CSA, Karyn Casl CSA, Kristina Bramhall, Conrad Woolfe CSA, Rachel Nadler, Rachel Minow, Scott Galina, Rikki Gimelstob, Madison Sylvester, Lauren Harris, Laura Wade, Ally Kiley Production Stage Manager.......... Gregory R. Covert Stage Manager................................Kate McDoniel Assistant Stage Manager............. Kristin Newhouse Assistant Company Manager.............. .Ryan Garson Music Director....................... Ryan Fielding Garrett Dance Captain.............................. Michael Milkanin Assistant Dance Captain................ Joe Beauregard Dialect Coach............................... Amy Jo Jackson Properties Coordinator......... Kathy Fabian/Propstar Associate Scenic Designer...................... Dick Jaris Assistant Scenic Designer................. T.J. Greenway Associate Costume Designer.................James Hall Assistant Costume Designer......Lindsay McWilliams Associate Lighting Designer.......... Anthony Pearson Assistant Lighting Designer...... Jeremy Cunningham Associate Sound Designer............... David Patridge Associate Makeup Designer....................Guy Smith Associate Technical Supervisor........... Patrick Shea Associate General Managers................ Mark Barna, Marc Borsak Production Consultant.............Thomas Recktenwald Additional Arrangements.......................Brian Usifer Associate Synthesizer Programmer.........Tim Crook Music Track Editor..................................Derik Lee Moving Lighting Programmer.............Jason Badger Head Carpenter...............................Jason McGrath Flyman............................................Nathan Fulmer Automation Carpenter.........................Paul K. Ebert Assistant Carpenter.............................. Tim Dhority Production Electricians..................... Randy Zaibek, James J. Fedigan Head Electrician...................... Adam T. Cavanaugh Assistant Electrician..........................Laura Prather Moving Light Technician.......................Sam Tepper Head Properties Supervisor............ Greg Tassinaro Assistant Properties Supervisor........Chris Reininger Crew Swing................................... Andrew Iverson Head Sound Engineer..........................Ben Madden Deck Audio/Assistant Sound Engineers.... Alicia Martin, Brian Kallaher Advance Production Audio................ Kevin Kennedy Wardrobe Supervisor........................ Susan Malone Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor.. Stephanie Sweigard Star Dresser....................................Mikey Piscitelli Hair Supervisor.............................Denise Reynolds Make-up Supervisor/Hair Stylist............ Sarah Wolfe Assistant Hair Supervisor............... Jessica McGinty Advertising, Website & Interactive Marketing.SpotCo Legal Counsel...................... Lazarus & Harris LLP/ Scott Lazarus, Esq., Robert C. Harris, Esq. Accounting...............................Marks Paneth LLP/ Chris Cacace, Patricia Penderson General Management Associate............Lane Marsh Management Assistant....................Brent McCreary General Management Office....................Rob Abud, Nina Greene, Aaron Jakubiec, Jennifer O’Connor Assistants to Daryl Roth.. Perry Jones, Megan Smith Assistant to Hal Luftig........................ Scott Sinclair Production Photographer...............Matthew Murphy Associate Props Coordinators.........Cassie Dorland, ...........................................................John Estep Props Artisans and Shoppers.............. Mary Wilson, Daniel Moss, Jasmine Roberts, Alexander Pitt, Brian Howard, Catherine Small, Christina Fabian, Gabrielle D’Entremont Assistant to Technical Director......... Rhiannon Clark Tutoring............ On Location Education/Kim Tobash Physical Therapy. Neuro Tour Physical Therapy, Inc; Medical Director—Thomas Meyers, MD Insurance..................Ventura Insurance Brokerage/ Jessica Brown Banking.................City National Bank/Eric Piecuch, Anne McSweeney, Michael Tynan Payroll..................Checks and Balances Payroll Inc. Sarah Galbraith, Anthony Walker Merchandising.......... Broadway Merchandising LLC/ Adam S. Gordon Travel................Road Rebel Travel and Touring Inc. CREDITS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Scenery and Scenic Effects built, painted, electrified and automated by Showmotion, Inc., Milford, CT; Scenery Automation and Show Control by Showmotion, Inc. using the AC2 Computerized Motion Control System; Lighting Equipment from PRG Lighting; Sound Equipment by Masque Sound; Specialty Props by Propstar, Daedalus Design and Production, Tom Carroll Scenery, Infinite Scenic LLC, and TD Production; Costumes by Eric Winterling, Inc., Lynne Baccus, Donna Langman Costumes LLC, Tricorne Inc., Giliberto Inc., Pete’s Whether you know exactly what you want or you're looking to explore, it's a whole new way to discover arts and culture. cityartsonline.com/current follow your own path B E H I N D T H E S C E N E S : K I N K Y B O OT S WHO’S WHO Print Shop, Polly Isham Kinney, By Barak LLC; Millinery by Rodney Gordon, Inc.; Custom Fabric Painting & Printing by Jeff Fender Studios and Gene Mignola, Inc.; Custom Shoes & Boots by T.O. Dey; Onstage guitars courtesy of Taylor Guitars; Soft Goods by I.Weiss Theatrical Solutions; Scenic Painting by Scenic Art Studios; Trucking by Clark Transfer. SPECIAL THANKS Lisa Barbaris, Yamaha Keyboards, Pearl Drums, Paiste Cymbals and Roland USA, Toontracks, VicFirth, BraTenders, Maria Ficalora, Katrina Patterns, On Stage Dancewear, Bernadette Banner, Danilo Zambrano, AC Gottleib, Megan Rutherford, Melinda Hare, Marina Pulliam. Promotional consideration furnished by Apple, George Poulios and Jayne Smits. Custom red pump courtesy of Kenneth Cole. Cyndi Lauper wishes to thank her collaborators: Sammy James Jr., Steve Gaboury, Rich Morel and Tom Hammer, Stephen Oremus. Makeup provided by Rehearsed at the New 42nd Street Studios www.KinkyBootsTheMusical.com The Director and Choreographer are members of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, Inc., an independent national labor union. Scenery, stage, and costume work is performed by employees represented by I.A.T.S.E. Locals Number 15, 488, and 887 United Scenic Artists represents the designers and scenic painters for the American Theatre. Musicians playing this performance are represented by the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada, Local 76-493, AFL-CIO/CLC. The 5th Avenue Theatre is a member of the National Alliance for Musical Theatre. Founded in 1985, NAMT is a national service organization dedicated exclusively to musical theatre. Members, located throughout 34 states and abroad, are some of the leading producers of musical theatre in the world, and include theatres, presenting organizations, higher education programs and individual producers. with Q In this era of safe Broadway musicals that are based on an existing movie title, or the catalog of a popular band’s songs, how do you think Kinky Boots broke through and rose to the top of the theatre world? A I think the answer is kind of a simple one. It’s because the show has a huge heart, and people respond to that. It’s a story about love and acceptance and friendship and overcoming obstacles and everyone can relate to that. Harvey Fierstein is one of Broadway’s great talents and the book is so very very good. It was an honor to collaborate with Harvey and tell the story of Lola and Charlie. Q Can you describe that moment when your name was announced and you won the Tony®Award? A Incredible. Simply incredible.The Broadway community is an amazing one and to be welcomed the way they welcomed me to this very special family is something that still warms my spirit. Q You join rock artists like Neil Young, Duncan WINNER! Sheik, Sting and the Flaming Lips who have made the crossover into Broadway, not by capitalizing on their existing songbooks but by writing original musicals for the theater. How is writing for the stage different from writing songs for yourself? 2 0 1 3 T O N Y AWA R D It’s very different. Your job as the composer of a musical is to move the story forward with the songs. You have to write for many voices and from all the characters’ perspectives. And I had a blast doing that. There were songs that I wrote that I really loved that didn’t make the show because maybe there was a change in the book KINKYBOOTSTHEMUSICAL.COM or there was a different arc for a character and the story and therefore the song had to change. For my own CDs, when I write a song that I love, it makes my records! And of course when I write for myself, I’m writing from my perspective, it’s the story I am trying to tell through the songs on the album to my fans. A ® VENUE NAME GOES HERE DATE XX - DATE XX Q What do you want audiences throughout the country to know about what they are in for if they come to see Kinky Boots? A An amazing show with great heart that will lift you up. 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Stusser PATRON Michael Adler and Michel Lebas Don and Eathel Allyn Annie's Art & Frame + Susan and Heather Anstead John and Karen Arbini Richard and Dianne Arensberg Donor Advised Fund of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle Kerry and Laura Bailey Sandy Bailey and Thomas Barghausen Shirley Ballard Mark and Heather Barbieri Michael Barclay Dan Bariault Earl and Marilyn Barker Adam and Maura Barr The Barronian Family Tom and Kris Bassett Judi Beck and Tom Alberg Kathleen Bemis and Don Blair Sharon Berry Linda Betts Alvora and Shane Boehm Rebecca Bogard John Boling Cleve and Judith Borth Brooke Branch Andrew Brandon Brad Braun Herbert and Jerri Brod Deryl Brown-Archie +In-kind SUPPORTING THE 5TH THANK YOU TO OUR MEMBERS SUPPORTING THE 5TH THANK YOU TO OUR MEMBERS Richard and Cynthia Brownell Gretchen and Jonathan Burks Fred and Joan Burnstead Mike and Lynne Bush Maria Cantrell Bob Carlile John and Arlene Carpenter Dr. and Mrs. Mike Casey Aline and Dennis Caulley Jennifer Cearley Barbara Chamberlain Carl Chevara Andrew and Lorna Chin Emil Christian Rex and JoAnn Clark Annemarie and Peter Colino Barbara and Michael Comte Gary and Consuelo Corbett Bob and Linda Cornyn Coulee Flats Dairy Richard Cuthbert and Cheryl Redd-Cuthbert Susanne and Stephen Daley Dorcee and Bob Davenport Phil and Elaine Davis Ginger and Henry Dean Kathy and Grant Degginger Mike and Maggie De Laurentis Karen and Mark Dire Joanie Dolsen and Dale Sunitsch Gregg DuPont and Linda Debowes Keith Dolliver Ed Poe Agency Insurance Zvi Effron Ian and Maria Einman Edith Elion Jerry and Julie Elkington LeAnn and Craig Elkins Sandra L. English Lorri Ericson and Pete Bellmer Jodi and Andrew Evenson Vicki Fabre Nyle and Terri Farmer Alison Fast Judy and Rex Faubion David Fitzpatrick Micki and Bob Flowers Forrest Foltz Sara Frank Neal Gafter Barrie and Richard Galanti Carmen and Carver Gayton Executive Producer’s Circle members, Lauren Taylor and William Bartholomew, enjoy the Opening Night pre-show supper. Lynn and Colleen Giroir David and Kathryn Godwin Laura B. Gowen Michael J. Green Randy Gritton Wendy Halpin Eric and Merle Hamada Christine and Paul Hammann Jo and Jeff Hannon Helen and Adam Harmetz Jim Harms Steve Harrell Janet and Bill Harris Mary Hawkins and Ron Anderson Sandra Hawkins Alex Hay Deborah Haynes Barbara and James Heavey Jennifer and Chris Heman Paul Hensel Richard and Sheila Hess Harold and Mary Frances Hill Kathy J. Hill Rick Hjelm Diane and David Hoff Bob Homchick Dr. Mary Horan Gwen and Randy Houser Bu Huang John Hughes Alan Hunter Winifred and Peter Hussey Walt Jaccard and Bonnie Sundberg Terry Jankowski Linda and Eric Jeppesen Jon L. Johnson Brad Jones Judy and Jerry Karwhite Travis and Suzanne Keeler Steven and Barbara Kelln Jan Kendle Ruth and Harold Kephart Marillyn Ketcherside Cindy A. Klett Teri Kopp and Walt Weber Shari and Mike Koppel Melissa and Eli Krohn Jack Kropp Kimberly Kuresman Deborah Lamb Alice Lamken Jackie Larsen Deborah and Glenn Lasko Donalee Lee Sandra Lee and David Hertz Lex Lindsey and Lynn Manley Gary and Mona Locke David and Charlotte Lomet Angela Loney Dennis and Kathy Long Floyd and Kim Lorenz Karen and David Lyons Brad and Christina Mace Glenn and Jeanne Malubay Mary Ann and John Mangels Chris Manly Claudia Marston Cindy Martin Gala 2015 auction winner Jane Leverkuhn (center) poses with Sarah Rose Davis (Rosemary Pilkington) and Sarah Rudinoff (Smitty), before stepping on stage for her walk-on role in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Angela and David McCann Mel and MJ McDonald Nancy and James McMurrer Gina Meyers Erika Michael Carol and Hart Miller Camille Moawad Joseph Mulcahy Mulvihill Insurance Service Robert A. Nelson Paul and Charlene Neuss Janice Nishimori Rebecca Norlander and Chuck Bassett Roger Nyhus Rick and Amy Ouhl Sean Overland Mary and D.L. Patterson Robert and Steffi Pencovic Sonja Perkins William Phinizy Kim Piira Nancy and Guy Pinkerton Joan and Brian Poor William S. and Linda A. Potter Stephanie and Jay Potter Llewelyn and Jonie Pritchard Alice and Dick Rapasky Deanna and Donald Rappe Kathryn and Ed Rawn Rella and Ronald Reimann David and Barbara Repanich Pamela Rhodes Jan and Kerry Richards Betty and Wayne Robertson Joyce E. Roether Judy and Kermit Rosen Todd and Donna Rosenberg Pam Rosendahl Curtis and Myrna Rosler Valerie Rosman Stephen and Brenda Rountree Shannon and Eric Sakshaugh Sarah Sandvold In Loving Memory of Herman Sarkowsky Michael Saunderson Jasper Schneider Bobbie and Tom Schroeder Skip Schuette Joe Schwartz Dana and Rhianna Shaltry Lee and Gwen Shelford Neal and Linda Shulman Andrew Shultz Don and Marilyn Sidel Kathryn and Jon Sigler Lauren and Elliot Silvers Judy and Ben Simmons Kristina and Phil Simpson Helen Sing Drs. Ames and Charlotte Smith Bob and Pan Smith Robert L. Smith J W Song and A J Rieger Mark and Jennifer Spatz Gladys Steele David Stephens Warren Stickney Bryon Strange Diana and Perry Stultz Walt Jaccard and Bonnie Sundberg Susan Takemoto and David Miller Harry Taniguchi, Jr. Kay Taylor and Walter Oliver Ted and Gwynne Taylor Stephen and Terri Thomas Jeanne Thompson Mark Thornquist Karen and Michael Thorp Carole and Conrad Tovar Amanda and Gary Allen Tucci Jim and Kathy Tune Terrence Turner Larry Valdez Jeannette and Bill Victory Mary Wagner and Rich Carlblom Liz and Fred Walters Sheri L. Ward Stephanie and Lyle Waterman Olivia Webb and Chris Johnson Betty Weller Linda Wells Ben and Barbara Whisler Charles and Barbara White Clinton and Susan White Robert and Sara Wicklein Windermere Real Estate Renton, Inc. Flora J. Wong Tana Wong Jessica Wray Margo and Curtis Wright Margaret Yekel 12 Anonymous +In-kind Please join us in thanking our corporate and institutional sponsors for their generous support of The 5th Avenue Theatre! 2015/16 SEASON SPONSORS MAJOR SPONSORS SPONSORS For more information about sponsorships, please contact Sarah Bednar at (206)260-2185 or [email protected] Whether they are kicking up their heels in Kinky Boots or welcoming the Wells Fargo wagon to town in The Music Man, The 5th Avenue Theatre showcases the best that musical theater has to offer. Wells Fargo has been a proud supporter of The 5th Avenue Theatre for 15 years and our relationship grows stronger each year. Wells Fargo's support for The 5th reflects our commitment to the arts and the organizations that make our region a great place to live and work. Since 1852, giving back to our communities has been at the heart of Wells Fargo's culture. We are delighted that you are joining us in support of The 5th. Enjoy the show! Mark Dederer Senior Vice President Community Affairs Program Manager, WA, OR & AK encore art sseattle.com 29 2016 17 SEASON Y O U R N O N - P R O F I T M U S I C A L T H E AT E R C O M PA N Y EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE SEATTLE’S HOME FOR MUSICALS WWW.5THAVENUE.ORG MAN OF LA MANCHA Oct. 7 - 30, 2016 DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID Nov. 23 - Dec. 31, 2016 THE PAJAMA GAME Feb. 9 - March 5, 2017 MURDER FOR TWO A co-production with and perfromed at ACT - A Contemporary Theatre March 25 - June 11, 2017 THE SECRET GARDEN A co-production with D.C.’s The Shakespeare Theatre Company April 14 - May 6, 2017 ROMY AND MICHELE’S HIGH SCHOOL REUNION June 8 - July 2, 2017 FUN HOME July 11 - 30, 2017 2016/17 SEASON SPONSORS 30 THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE DAVID ARMSTRONG (Executive Producer and Artistic Director) Since his appointment in 2000, Armstrong has guided The 5th Avenue to a position as one of the nation’s leading musical theater companies, acclaimed for both its development and production of new works and its innovative stagings of classic musicals. As a director, he has created memorable 5th Avenue productions of Jacques Brel is Alive and Well & Living in Paris, A Room with a View; Oliver!; Candide; Hello, Dolly!; Sweeney Todd; White Christmas; Hair; Mame; A Little Night Music; The Secret Garden; Anything Goes; Company; The Rocky Horror Show; Pippin; Vanities; Yankee Doodle Dandy!; and Saving Aimee, which made its Broadway debut as Scandalous under Armstrong’s direction in November 2012. Prior to The 5th, he spent nearly 20 years as a freelance director, choreographer, and librettist. His work has been seen in New York, Los Angeles and at many leading regional theaters including The Kennedy Center, Ordway Center, Ford’s Theatre, Cincinnati Playhouse, and New Jersey’s Paper Mill Playhouse. From 1990 through 1995, he served as artistic director of Cohoes Music Hall in upstate NY. Armstrong has also written the books for the musicals The Wonder Years (winner of seven Drama-Logue Awards), Gold Rush, and Yankee Doodle Dandy! BERNADINE (BERNIE) C. GRIFFIN (Managing Director) first joined The 5th Avenue in 2002 as director of theater advancement and development. She was appointed managing director in January 2010 and is responsible for the administrative, marketing, fundraising, information services and facility operations, as well as oversight of all activities related to the Board of Directors. During her tenure, The 5th Avenue has grown from a $10 million to a $25 million organization. She brings to her position 30 years of fundraising and arts management experience. Prior to The 5th Avenue, she served as director of development for the prestigious Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, as well as for The Laguna Playhouse in Laguna Beach, California. Before moving to California, she served at the Seattle Symphony where she is proud to have been part of the team that built Benaroya Hall. In addition to the Symphony, Griffin worked for the Tony Award-winning Seattle Repertory Theatre, as well as Tony Randall’s National Actors Theatre in New York. She began her career at the University of Denver. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Martin’s University in Lacey, Washington and is proud to have been born and raised in Walla Walla, Washington. She is a member of Theater Communications Group, the National Alliance for Musical Theatre as well as a board member of Seattle Rotary #4 and the Downtown Seattle Association. She has also served as a grants panelist for the National Endowment for the Arts. Griffin was named one of the Puget Sound Business Journal’s 2013 Women of Influence. She is married to award-winning actor Seán G. Griffin. BILL BERRY (Producing Artistic Director) served as The 5th Avenue’s associate producing artistic director and casting director from 2002 through 2009. During that time, he directed productions of West Side Story (Seattle Times Footlight Award), Wonderful Town (Seattle Times Footlight Award), Wizard of Oz and Smokey Joe’s Café. In 2014, he made his Broadway debut as the director of the hit musical First Date at the Longacre Theatre. Berry’s directing work has been seen at theaters across the country, most recently at New Jersey’s Paper Mill Playhouse where he directed a critically acclaimed production of On the Town. Directing highlights include Cabaret performed at The 5th Avenue Theatre, St. Paul’s Ordway Center (Ivey Award), San Jose’s American Musical Theatre, and Houston’s Theatre Under the Stars, as well as the smash hits How to Succeed…, Little Shop of Horrors, First Date, and RENT, The Music Man, and Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel at The 5th. From 2002 to 2009, he served as the producing director for The 5th Avenue’s education and outreach programs. During that time he significantly expanded the scope and impact of these initiatives, including spearheading the creation of Fridays at The 5th and The 5th Avenue Awards, honoring excellence in high school musical theater, as well as substantially increasing the reach of the Adventure Musical Theater Touring Company throughout the Northwest. These programs combined now serve over 70,000 students annually. He also initiated the Show Talk series, which seeks to deepen the theater-going experience. Prior to his work at The 5th Avenue Theatre, Berry was a freelance theater artist based in New York City. David Armstrong, Executive Producer and Artistic Director Bernadine C. Griffin, Managing Director Bill Berry, Producing Artistic Director ARTISTIC Ian Eisendrath Alhadeff Family Director of New Works & Music Supervisor Lauren Smith Assistant Producer Kat Sherrell Associate Music Supervisor Kelsey Thorgalsen New Works Coordinator & Casting Associate Trisha Hein Company Manager Albert Evans Artistic Associate Dane Andersen Music Coordinator Chelsea Greenwood Music Apprentice EXECUTIVE AND ADMINISTRATION Pauls Macs Executive Assistant to Mr. Armstrong & Mr. Berry Denver Bingham Executive Assistant to Ms. Griffin & Ms. Moga COMMUNICATIONS, MARKETING AND PATRON SERVICES Chris Marcacci Director of Marketing Robert Phillips Director of Sales & Guest Services Marketing and Public Relations Bridget Morgan PR & Communications Manager Erin Helmholz PR & Communications Associate Jordan Lusink Communications Coordinator Reesa Nelson Marketing & Engagement Manager Britt Tayrien Media Buyer and Promotions Manager David Vedder Subscription Marketing Manager Rachel Liuzzi Marketing Content Manager Jeff Carpenter Senior Graphic Designer Kevin Harris Graphic Designer Becky Kelley Production Artist Mary Dellasega Patron Relations Guest Services/Ticketing Peggy Busteed Subscription Services Manager Chad Biesman Corporate & Group Sales Manager Martha McKee Guest Experience Assistant Isabel Dickey Ticketing Manager Devon Powell Assistant Ticketing Manager Khajha Rogers Senior Customer Service Associate Guest Services Associates Christine Anderson, Courtney Bennett, Francesca Betancourt, Shayna Boardman, Caitlin Castro, Misha Dumois, Keeli Erb, Jenna Galdun, Amanda Green, Megan Gurdine Thornberry, Renee Infelise, Levi Hawkins, Jason Huff, Ada Karamanyan, Melanie Owen, Kayla Rabe, Andrew Rowland, Nick Spencer, Pam Wagher, Patrick Walrath, Lily Warpinski, Rachel Zimmerman Direct Sales/Telefundraising Christa Bond Direct Sales/Telefunding Manager Edwin Boyd Assistant Manager Henriette Klauser, Sandra Kurjiaka, Jim Pennington, Gail Sage, Andrea Smith, Joseph Staub, Edwin Stone, Phillip Threet, Mark Williams Representatives Front of House Jaime Welker Front of House Manager Ed Lammi, Sean Martin, Robin Obourn, Emma Ruhl House Managers Garth Ball, Mike Chang, Colin Chez, Frank Chinn, Alia Collin-Friedrichs, Dave Cusick, Stephanie Guerrero, Nancy Harris, Casey Kaplowitz, Ed Lammi, Sean Martin, Tony Mazzella, Sue Moser, Robin Obourn, Liz Pyle, Emma Ruhl, Scott Seramur, Kalia Towers-Thomas, Olivia Vaughn-Welker, Donald Yates Head Ushers Kathleen Bryant, Barbie Denend, Karen Hall, Tony Mazzella Coat Check DEVELOPMENT Michelle Moga Vice President of Philanthropy Sarah McKee Bednar Corporate Giving Manager Jill Carnine Individual Giving Officer Amy Chasanov Foundation & Government Relations Manager Danielle Franich Special Events Manager Camille Gomez Donor Relations Officer Christine Johnson Circles Manager Chelsea Judd Development Coordinator Desiree Saraspi Donor Information Services Manager Linda Sherran Major & Planned Giving Officer Jeanne Thompson Membership Manager EDUCATION AND OUTREACH Anya Rudnick Director of Education and Outreach Orlando Morales Director of Rising Star Project and Internships Connie Corrick School Programs Manager Kwapi Vengesayi Community Engagement Specialist Lauren Ruhl Adventure Musical Theater Coordinator FINANCE Dean Frerker Vice President of Finance Rory Krout Controller Sherrill Nichols Payroll Administrator Sean Stelfox Production Staff Accountant Joline Fung Accounting Associate Kelly Cogswell Accounts Payable Coordinator Ben Leifer Human Resources Manager INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Jim Cornelson Director of IT Melisa Bumpus Assistant Director of IT – Systems Maryke VanBeuzekom Assistant Director of IT – Data Nichole Mines Senior Database Manager Douglas Day Helpdesk Administrator Christopher Cuhel Database Coordinator OPERATIONS Catherine Johnstone Director of Facility Operations Alda Shepherd Facility Manager Kelly Radke Office Manager/Volunteer Coordinator STAGE DOOR/SECURITY STAFF Mike Chang, Karen Hall, Erik Knauer, Dean LaRoque, Meg Plimpton ATTORNEYS For The 5th Avenue Theatre: Levin Plotkin & Menin Loren H. 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