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Dear Friends,
It is always good to be home for the holidays. It is my great pleasure to welcome back home Panto at
The Playhouse and our good friends and producing partners the Lythgoe Family!
We initiated our collaboration last year with our tremendously successful production of A Snow
White Christmas. I suspected that there would be a huge audience for this attractive holiday
programming at our theatre. Last year, it was a joy to bring that audience into The Playhouse in such
huge numbers. So for this holiday season, we immediately made plans to have a new show in this
delicious and delightful style on our stage once again.
I am sure that many of you are returning to The Playhouse to see Aladdin and His Winter Wish after
having been introduced to the Panto style last year. Welcome back! And I believe that those of you
who are here experiencing this delightfully entertaining form of theatre for the first time will be
charmed by what you see and hear, and will want to return for next year’s show. In this way, we
hope to build a real holiday tradition of Panto at The Playhouse, which we envision continuing for
many years to come.
My thanks to our wonderful cast, our hugely talented creative team, and our tremendous producing partners for helping to make
holiday magic on our stage. But most of all, my thanks to you. The magic of the genie in our show is powerful and dazzling. But equally
dazzling to me is the magic that all of you create. It is only your being here that makes our work truly come alive. That is powerful magic
indeed....at holiday time and all the time!
Sincerely,
Sheldon Epps
Artistic Director of The Pasadena Playhouse
A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR
Returning to The Pasadena Playhouse with our new brand new production of Aladdin and His Winter Wish is simply fantastic!
It seems like only yesterday that I took my first steps across The Playhouse stage and was immediately struck by how much I already felt
at home.
Through last year's production of A Snow White Christmas, I got to know the theatre and its teams of
people well. The production and technical teams, the front of house volunteers, the office team, and of
course, the man himself, Sheldon Epps. Everyone was so passionate and supportive about the show and
the team spirit was just the best you could wish for.
Outside the theatre, children are arriving, all with rosy cheeks, wide eyes, and open mouths as they
gaze excitedly at the display of wonderment. Then a sprinkle of fairy dust spins through the air and the
"Magic of Panto" truly begins.
For this year's Christmas season, we bring you the magical tale of Aladdin and His Winter Wish.
Take yourself into our story and watch Aladdin meet the girl of his dreams by chance in the market
square, where their eyes first meet and their two hearts become one.
So dearest audience member, it is your turn now to sit back and start performing. Cheer, boo, laugh,
have fun, and children, please remember to answer Aladdin when he asks you what to do with the
lamp. Shout out "Rub the lamp!" Please do not forget: It is the most important line and it belongs to
you.
Thank you so much to The Pasadena Playhouse for giving us the opportunity to open the door to a place
where families can be together and enjoy the journey.
Thank you to our cast, our musicians, and our production team for.. being just you. Dearest Sheldon, you believed in us and I hope we have
made you proud.
Sincerely,
Bonnie Lythgoe
Director
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Sheldon Epps
Elizabeth Doran
Artistic Director
Executive Director
Presents
Lythgoe Family Productions
Written By
Kris Lythgoe
Starring
Ben Vereen
Bruce Vilanch
Josh Adamson Ashley Argota
Richard Karn
Jordan Fisher Ben Giroux
and
Little Man
The Spencer Liff Dancers
Lauren Decierdo Morgan Larson Vanessa Nichole
Jesus Solorio Marc Spaulding Louis A. Williams Jr.
Producers
Musical Director, Arranger & Keyboards The Lythgoes Michael Orland
Stage Manager
LFP Technical & Design Director
Set/Costume Designer
Lighting Designer
Jill Gold
Albemarle Productions
Chris Wood
Choreographer
Spencer Liff
Music Clearance
Nancy Severinsen
Sound Designer
Chris Wilcox
Doug Newell
The Michael Orland Band
Magic Director
Ed Alonzo
Company Manager
Kristen Hammack
Casting Director
LFP, Becky Baeling-Lythgoe
Brian Boyce (Percussion) and Keith Harrison (Assistant Musical Director, 2nd Keyboards)
Directed By
Bonnie Lythgoe
Assistant Director
Mark Edgar Stephens
OPENING NIGHT DECEMBER 11, 2013
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CAST OF CHARACTERS
GENIE ......................................................................................................................... Ben Vereen*
WIDOW TWANKEY ................................................................................................. Bruce Vilanch*
SULTAN ..................................................................................................................... Richard Karn*
ABANAZAR ............................................................................................................ Josh Adamson*
PRINCESS ............................................................................................................... Ashley Argota
ALADDIN ................................................................................................................. Jordan Fisher
WISHEE WASHEE ........................................................................................................ Ben Giroux
BLITZEN ........................................................................................................................ Little Man
HANDMAIDEN/DANCER ......................................................... Lauren Decierdo*, Morgan Larson*
SLAVE OF THE RING/DANCER ............................................................................ Vanessa Nichole
GUARD/DANCER ........................................ Jesus Solorio, Marc Spaulding*, Louis A. Williams Jr.*
KIDS
PURPLE TEAM .......................................... Kade Pait, Alyssa Jose, Rachael Anderson, Bailey Sok,
Tatiana McQuay, Isaiah Morgan, Caitlyn Leone
GOLD TEAM .................................. Matt Moseley, Sierra Neudeck, Daisy Stoneman, Tessa Bella,
Joshua Guerrero, Ruby Rose Turner, Nadia Turner
PERFORMANCES
PURPLE TEAM: December 11, 13, 15, 20, 22, 26, 28
GOLD TEAM: December 12, 14, 19, 21, 24, 27, 29
Taking pictures and/or making visual or sound recordings is expressly forbidden.
Aladdin and His Winter Wish is a professional production employing members of Actors' Equity Association.
Please check houseboards for any program changes.
*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States
SCENE BREAKDOWN
ACT ONE
Prologue:
Scene One:
Scene Two:
Scene Three:
Scene Four
Scene Five:
Scene Six:
Scene Seven:
Abanazar's Lair
The City of Bagroba
Outside the City Walls
Twankey’s Laundry
Outside the Palace Gardens
The Palace Garden
Dessert
The Magic Cave
ACT TWO
Scene One:
Scene Two:
Scene Three:
Scene Four
Scene Five:
Scene Six:
Scene Seven:
Scene Eight:
Scene Nine:
The City of Bagroba
Outside the City Walls
The Palace Garden
Outside the Palace Gardens
The Palace Garden
Outside the Palace Gardens
Abanazar's Lair
Outside the City Walls
The Royal Garden
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NOTE TO OUR AUDIENCE
Pantos are interactive shows. We encourage you to shout and participate. We
encourage you to BOO evil Abanazar and CHEER for Aladdin and his Princess. SING
ALONG to songs you know and above all, enjoy yourself! MERRY CHRISTMAS!
SONG LIST
ACT ONE
Jai Ho
I'm Too Sexy
Break My Stride
You Don't Know Me
Old Time Rock and Roll
Makes You Beautiful
Call Me Maybe
Billionaire
Fantasy
Ensemble
Widow Twankey
Aladdin and Wishee Washee
Aladdin
Widow Twankey and Girls
Aladdin and Wishee Washee
Princess and Handmaidens
Aladdin and Genie
Genie
ACT TWO
Treasure
Viva la Vida
Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now
Walking on Sunshine
Song Sheet
Merry Christmas Everyone
Ensemble
Abanazar
Aladdin and Princess
Princess and Aladdin
Wishee Washee
Ensemble Finale
Other songs: Theme from "Lawrence of Arabia," I Dream of Jeannie
SING-A-LONG
(to the tune of "Take Me Out to the Ball Game")
Clap your hands for the Bride <CLAP, CLAP>
And stomp your feet for the groom <STOMP, STOMP>
Aladdin and Princess are gonna wed
Twankey and Wishee have good times ahead
Let us root, root, root for the Genie
His magic will rule in the sand
And it's 1, 2, 3 rubs to hear
Your wish is my command
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WHO'S WHO
Ben Vereen
Josh Adamson
Lauren Decierdo
Ashley Argota
Morgan Larson
Richard Karn
Bruce Vilanch
Ben Giroux
Jordan Fisher
Vanessa Nichole
Jesus Solorio
Little Man
Marc Spaulding
Louis A. Williams Jr.
Purple Team
Kade Pait
Alyssa Jose
Rachael Anderson
Bailey Sok
Tatiana McQuay
Isaiah Morgan
Caitlyn Leone
Joshua Guerrero
Ruby Rose Turner
Nadia Turner
Gold Team
Matt Moseley
Sierra Neudeck
Daisy Stoneman
Tessa Bella
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WHO'S WHO
BEN VEREEN (Genie) His first
love and passion is and always
will be the stage. "The theater
was my first training ground. It
taught me discipline, dedication,
and appreciation of hard work
and values that will stay with me
a lifetime. The stage sharpens the
creative instrument and encourages
you to go deeper inside and try new
things," states Ben. On Broadway,
Ben has appeared in Pippin, Wicked,
and Jesus Christ Superstar, just to
name a few productions. His role
in Pippin garnered him both the
prestigious Tony Award for "Best
Actor in a Musical" and the Drama
Desk Award for "Outstanding
Performance." While performing
worldwide, Ben's acting credits
continue to give us memorable roles
that stand the test of time, such as
the unforgettable "Chicken" George
in "Roots" and Louis Armstrong in
"Louis Armstrong – Chicago Style."
Ben's current TV guest appearances
include "How I Met Your Mother,"
"NCIS," and "Grey's Anatomy."
www.benvereen.net
BRUCE VILANCH (Widow Twankey)
Bruce Vilanch is no stranger to
dressing up like a woman, on stage
at least. He starred as Edna Turnblad
in Hairspray, playing the Pantages
Theatre in Hollywood for two years
and then Broadway for a year. As a
man, and a man with a beard, yet,
he could be found to the left of
Whoopi Goldberg, if that's possible,
on "Hollywood Squares" for half
a dozen years. He's won a bunch
of Emmys, and lost a bunch more,
for his television writing, which
includes 23 Oscar broadcasts. He
is also a songwriter, a comedian
with a one-man show that tours all
over the place, and a print model
for magazines that have XL pages.
Make that XXL. You can find him on
Netflix as the star of a documentary
the Weinsteins made about him
entitled "Get Bruce." And he went
on "Celebrity Fit Club" and lost 21
lbs., but he found them. Happy New
Year! www.wegotbruce.com
RICHARD KARN (Sultan) Richard
Karn has performed on Broadway in
Me and My Girl and Off Broadway
starring in the title role of Larry
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Shue's The Foreigner. Other New
York theatre productions include
Losing It and The Other Shore.
Recently he starred in Game Show
(Stage West) and The 25th Annual
Putnam County Spelling Bee (New
Theatre, Kansas City), and will
star this spring in I Ought to Be in
Pictures (Alhambra Theatre). Well
known for his extraordinary success
for 8 seasons as Al on "Home
Improvement" and for 4 seasons as
the host on "Family Feud." His many
notable performances include "Last
Man Standing," "Air Bud," "Snow
Buddies," "Desperately Seeking
Susan," "House of Games," "That
'70s Show," and soon he'll be seen
in "A Daughter's Nightmare" on
Lifetime.
JOSH ADAMSON (Abanazar) Josh
Adamson was born in Australia
and started performing at 13.
Theatre: Hair; Blood and Fire; Taboo
(Broadway workshop with Rosie
O'Donnell and Chris Renshaw);
Lovelace, A Rock Musical; The Clean
Up Woman (US tour with Jackée
Harry and Telma Hopkins); Aida;
Annie; and Funny Girl. Feature
Films: "The Wedding Video,"
"Unidentified," "Look @ Me,"
"Desert of Blood," and "Portal." TV:
"First Landing," "Make It or Break
It," and "Big Time Rush." Recently:
Peter Pan (National Tour of the
British theatre production, starring
as Hook) and shot the lead role in
the feature film "Painting in the
Rain." Thank you to Ron, my family,
and my friends for their support.
ASHLEY ARGOTA (Princess) Best
known for her role as Lulu in
Nickelodeon's hit show "True
Jackson, VP." Starred in Disney's
Broadway musical The Lion King
as Young Nala. Appeared on TV
shows such as "iCarly," "The Troop,"
"MADtv," "The Wayne Brady Show,"
and "The Shield." 2003 semifinalist
on "Star Search." Youngest
performer ever to win 5 times in a
row at Amateur Night at the Apollo.
Has been hard at work cowriting
her debut album. Catch her in the
upcoming Disney Channel Original
Movie "How to Build a Better Boy,"
out in 2014. Thanks to her amazing
family, team, friends, and fans.
JORDAN FISHER (Aladdin) Jordan
Fisher is one of the stars of Disney
Channel's "Teen Beach Movie"
and plays Jacob on ABC Family's
"The Secret Life of the American
Teenager."
Jordan began acting at Red
Mountain Theatre Company in
his hometown of Birmingham,
Alabama. It was there where he
emerged as a gifted actor, dancer,
singer, and songwriter.
Jordan's first single, "By Your Side,"
was released on Radio Disney in
October. As his gift to you, go to his
website www.JordanFisherOfficial.
com, enter the password
"PasadenaPlayhouse" and receive
your free download.
Jordan would like to thank his
family, team, Kris and Becky from
Magic Pictures International, and
the whole cast and crew for making
this such a great experience.
BEN GIROUX (Wishee Washee) Ben
Giroux is a comedic actor/producer.
TV/Film credits include "Family
Tree" (HBO), "Bucket & Skinner's
Epic Adventures" (Nickelodeon),
"Sam & Cat" (Nickelodeon), "Bones"
(Fox), "House" (Fox), "Psych"
(USA), "Jersey Shore Shark Attack"
(Syfy), "The Fresh Beat Band" (Nick
Jr.), "Unhitched" (Fox), "Happily
Divorced" (TV Land), "Death
Valley" (MTV), "The Bold and the
Beautiful" (CBS), "The Annoying
Orange" (Cartoon Network), "Fred:
The Show" (Nickelodeon), "Pair of
Kings" (Disney XD), "Summoned"
(Lifetime), and "Santa Buddies"
(Disney). Theatre credits include
Dead End (Center Theatre Group),
Invasion! The Musical (Hudson
Theatre), and School for Suckers
(Lillian Theatre). Ben produces many
popular YouTube channels, including
FML. Subscribe to YouTube.com/
BenGirouxTV for more videos.
LITTLE MAN (Blitzen) Little Man
was born into the tough world of
a traveling circus. For the first four
years of his life, he was traded and
sold to various pony ride vendors
and traveling carnivals. He found
his way to the Plasschaert family
to be trained and used for the
wonderful Pantos of Lythgoe Family
Productions' A Cinderella Christmas,
A Snow White Christmas, and now
Aladdin and His Winter Wish. Since
last year, Little Man has gone on to
work in various TV, film, and stage
productions.
LAUREN DECIERDO (Handmaiden/
Dancer) Lauren Decierdo is
thankful to be at The Pasadena
Playhouse! Lauren just closed the
First National Tour of Jersey Boys.
Other tours/credits include Jersey
Boys (Lorraine, original Chicago
cast), Pippin (Manson Trio, u/s
Fastrada, with Micky Dolenz), A
Chorus Line (Cassie), Grease (Rizzo),
Goodspeed Opera House, Theatre
Under the Stars, and shows at
Paper Mill Playhouse. TV: The 59th
Primetime Emmy Awards. A GIANT
thanks to the creative team for
her first West Coast job! Baldwin
Wallace Conservatory graduate.
Proud member of Actors' Equity
Association. Endless love to the
Lord and her family. A huge thanks
to Clear Talent Group and Prestige
Management! Favorite role: wife to
Shawn.
cruise ship as a specialty dancer,
where in addition to dancing, she
flew everyday on the quad trapeze.
Having added aerial hoop and
silks to her specialties, she is now
enjoying land life in Culver City as
a freelance dancer and aerialist.
Vanessa is absolutely thrilled to
be performing at The Pasadena
Playhouse this holiday season!
JESUS SOLORIO (Guard/Dancer)
Jesus Solorio, a native of California,
has been a professional dancer
since the age of 16. He's traveled
the world with his profession for 13
years. Jesus has appeared on shows
like "Hannah Montana," "Glee,"
"So You Think You Can Dance," and
"New Girl," and in ads for Doritos
and Corona. After an exciting life in
the entertainment industry, Jesus
has devoted all of his time to a new
adventure of being a newlywed and
working on his dance convention,
which has been running for three
years now. He hopes, in the next
three years, to start a family with his
lovely wife.
MORGAN LARSON (Handmaiden/
Dancer) Morgan Larson began her
training as a competitive gymnast
and dancer in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
She graduated with a B.F.A. in Dance
from the University of Arizona. Since
moving to LA, she has performed
for "The Ellen DeGeneres Show,"
"Good Morning America," "Austin
& Ally," "Shake It Up," "The View,"
Reebok, Dizzy Feet Foundation,
Buick, K.Will, Daft Punk, and Lythgoe
Family Production's A Snow White
Christmas. She is featured on Disney
Channel's "Teen Beach Movie" as
a biker and principal dancer. Most
recently, you can see her dance
as a flight attendant in the Virgin
America safety video directed by Jon
Chu. Dreams do come true!
MARC SPAULDING (Guard/
Dancer) Marc is codirector of F.I.V.E
Productions (www.fivedance.com).
He began his dancing training at
the prestigious Duke Ellington
School of the Arts in Washington,
D.C. He received a B.F.A. in Ballet
Performance from the University
of the Arts. Marc has performed
on film, television, and stage.
His performance credits include
"Dancing with the Stars" (Kenny
Ortega), Dreamgirls (National Tour),
West Side Story (International
Tour), Equus (Broadway revival),
the feature film "Hairspray"
(Adam Shankman), NBC's "Today,"
"Saturday Night Live," backup
dancer for Raven-Symoné,
Philadelphia Dance Company
(Philadanco!), the feature film
"Bolden!"(Hinton Battle), and
Donald Byrd/The Group.
VANESSA NICHOLE (Slave of the
Ring/Dancer) Classically trained,
Vanessa has performed in numerous
concert works by industry masters,
as well as in various theatrical shows
for audiences around the globe. A
Dallas native, she graduated summa
cum laude from Southern Methodist
University. Most recently, Vanessa
lived aboard the Celebrity Solstice
LOUIS A. WILLIAMS JR. (Guard/
Dancer) is thrilled to be a part of this
production. Recent theatre credits
include When You Wish: The Story
of Walt Disney (dance captain), A
Chorus Line (Larry), Oklahoma!,
Hairspray, Aida (soloist), Rinaldo,
Don Giovanni, Salome, and several
productions at The Muny (The
Municipal Theatre Association of St.
Louis). Film: "Last of the Showmen,"
starring Ben Vereen. Music Video:
Fergie's "A Little Party Never
Killed Nobody (All We Got)." Louis
received a B.F.A. in Dance from
Webster University. Scholarship
recipient at Krupinski Academy of
Dance, The Ailey School, Dance
Theatre of Harlem, and River North
Chicago Dance Company. Louis is
a proud member of Actors' Equity
Association. Happy Holidays!
BONNIE LYTHGOE (Director,
Producer) President of Lythgoe
Family Productions and an
entertainment industry success
story. A career spanning more
than 30 years. As an actress,
credits include the film "To Sir,
With Love," starring Sidney Poitier.
She presented on the children's
television series "The Sooty Show"
and was a dancer on "Young
Generation" in the UK for years.
Choreography and directing roles in
London include Snow White, Seven
Brides for Seven Brothers, Grease,
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,
The Real Monty, Cinderella, Peter
Pan, Aladdin, West Side Story, and
Royal Variety Performances for HRH
Queen Elizabeth. TV production
credits include "S Club Juniors: The
Story," "American Idol," and "So
You Think You Can Dance" (she was
a judge on the US and Australian
productions).
MARK EDGAR STEPHENS (Assistant
Director) is pleased to be joining
Lythgoe Family Productions for
a fourth season. He previously
appeared as both of the Uglies in A
Cinderella Christmas. He directed
the film "Subtle Joe" and has
served as a director for children's
theatre with the Maui Academy of
Performing Arts and Magical Years.
His New York credits include Final
Dress Rehearsal, Slumber Party,
and Prom Queens Unchained.
Mark has toured the United States,
Europe, and Asia in productions of
Sunset Boulevard, A Chorus Line,
and Oliver!. He has also appeared
as an expert in his field on "The
Oprah Winfrey Show," "The Dr.
Drew Show," "Access Hollywood,"
"Good Day L.A.," and "Home &
Family." Additional credits include
appearances on NBC, TLC, Lifetime,
HGTV, MTV, VH1, Style Network,
Oxygen, and ReelzChannel.
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KRIS LYTHGOE (Writer, Producer)
President of Magic Pictures
International in Los Angeles. TV
credits: "So You Think You Can
Dance" (Fox), "Corkscrewed: The
Wrath of Grapes" (Fox Reality),
"Who Are You?" (Fox), "On The
Nose" (TVG), "My Beautiful
Game" (Fox Soccer), and "A Snow
White Christmas: Opening Night"
(Ovation). His first love is theatre
and he has produced several
musicals, including Footloose,
The Wedding Singer, A Cinderella
Christmas, and A Snow White
Christmas. Kris wants to let people
know that Panto is spreading, so
check www.americanpanto.com
for other productions across the
country. He dedicates his writings to
Wanda, who never knew what he
was saying but just loved his accent,
his beautiful wife whose strength
this year has been inspirational,
and of course George Alexander, his
Prince.
BECKY BAELING-LYTHGOE
(Producer, Casting Director)
Bringing Panto to America since
the inception of Lythgoe Family
Productions. B.F.A. from the
University of Michigan and studied
at the Royal Academy of Dramatic
Art. Performed in numerous stage
productions regionally and in NYC.
Co-executive producer on Universal
Records debut album "Becstasy"
(two #1 Billboard Dance hits).
TV Guest Star: "How I Met Your
Mother," "House," and "All of Us."
TV Host: "Stars in Danger: The High
Dive" (Fox), "CD USA" (DirecTV),
and "G Word" (Discovery Channel).
EVP, Magic Pictures International:
"My Beautiful Game" (Fox Soccer)
and "Opening Night" (Ovation).
Thank you, Sheldon and Elizabeth,
for your passion with Panto at
The Playhouse. Love to Yaffe and
dedicated to the memory of my
beautiful Mom.
JASON HAIGH-ELLERY (Producer)
West End Theatre: Lifecoach;
Wolfboy; Footloose: The Musical;
Shout! The Mod Musical; A
Christmas Carol; Third Floor;
Shoshana Bean at the Ambassadors
Theatre; Idina Menzel at the Royal
Albert Hall; WhatsOnStage Awards
(since 2007); Take That's Never
Forget the Musical; Yes, Prime
Minister (Theatregoers' Choice
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Award – Best New Comedy);
The Ladykillers (4 Olivier Award
nominations); and the sold-out
West End debut of Nicholas Hoult in
New Boy. Animation: CEO of Planet
55 Studios in Sydney, Australia.
Presently producing the animated
version of Doctor Who's "The
Moonbase" for BBC Worldwide. A
26-part new animated drama series
has been commissioned by ABC
for 2014. Previous work includes
Douglas Adams' "Shada" as well as
"Ghosts of Albion."
MICHAEL ORLAND (Musical
Director, Arranger & Keyboards)
Pianist, Arranger, Vocal Coach,
and Associate Musical Director for
the hit Fox TV series "American
Idol." Through this amazing
opportunity, Michael has appeared
on "The Oprah Winfrey Show,"
"Entertainment Tonight," "Access
Hollywood," and has a record
number of appearances on "The
Ellen DeGeneres Show." At the end
of every "American Idol" season,
Michael also accompanies the
top contestants to New York for
appearances on "Live with Kelly and
Michael" and concerts on the plaza
for "The Today Show." Every winter,
Michael musical directs one of the
touring companies of the "Radio
City Christmas Spectacular" starring
the world famous Rockettes. He
is a published author of the bestselling book "Chicken Soup for the
American Idol Soul." Please visit
www.michaelorland.com. Twitter:
@MichaelOrland
SPENCER LIFF (Choreographer)
Spencer Liff's choreography has
been on the past 5 seasons of the
hit Fox TV show "So You Think You
Can Dance" (2012 Emmy nomination
for Outstanding Choreography).
Choreographed the 2013 Emmy
Awards. Recent TV: "Dancing
with the Stars," "How I Met Your
Mother," "Parks and Recreation,"
and the upcoming "Happyland."
Theatre: Sleepless in Seattle – The
Musical (The Pasadena Playhouse),
Two Gentlemen of Verona (a rock
opera), Oliver!, Spring Awakening,
and A Snow White Christmas
(Lythgoe Family Productions).
Winner: 2008 Fred Astaire Award as
Best Male Dancer on Broadway for
Cry-Baby. Film and TV: "Hairspray,"
"Across the Universe," "Footloose,"
"Smash," and "Gypsy" (with Bette
Midler). Danced for two presidents
of the United Sates. Performance
appearances: Tony Awards (five),
Academy Awards (two), Kennedy
Center Honors (four), and Grammy
Awards (one).
ED ALONZO (Magic Director) is
the Academy of Magical Arts' twotime winner of Stage Magician
of the Year, two-time winner of
Comedy Magician of the Year, and
the 2009 winner of Magician of the
Year. Past receptions include David
Copperfield, Penn & Teller, and
Criss Angel. Ed is most recognized
as series regular Max, the owner of
the diner on the 90's sitcom "Saved
by the Bell." In 2009, Ed toured with
Britney Spears, making her appear
and disappear nightly. He also
created magic for her new Las Vegas
show "All Eyes on Me." Michael
Jackson asked Ed to create the
illusions for his "This is It" concert at
London's O2 Arena. Katy Perry hired
Ed to levitate her on the 2013 MTV
Europe Music Awards.
JILL GOLD (Stage Manager) is
excited to share with you Aladdin
and His Winter Wish, her first
Panto! Jill has stage managed over
150 Equity shows for companies
such as Reprise!, McCoy Rigby
Entertainment, the Geffen
Playhouse, the Hollywood Bowl,
The Pasadena Playhouse, the Los
Angeles Theatre Company, and
the Mark Taper Forum. She toured
the US with Les Misérables, The
Unsinkable Molly Brown, City
of Angels, Wicked, and Not The
Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy),
and saw Europe with Sisterella,
but this is her first trip to Bagroba!
Thanks to her 2 families this holiday
season: the Lythgoes and the Golds.
JENNY BRUM (Assistant Stage
Manager) Aladdin and His Winter
Wish is Jenny's first show with
Lythgoe Family Productions.
Previous Pasadena Playhouse credits
include Sleepless in Seattle – The
Musical, Cirque-A-Palooza, and
Smokey Joe's Cafe: The Songs of
Leiber and Stoller. Most recently
she worked on the revival of Billy
Crystal's 700 Sundays at the Imperial
Theatre on Broadway. Thank you to
all who support theatre, the Lythgoe
Family, The Pasadena Playhouse,
and her many supportive parents.
Thank you to Jill Gold.
for 15 years (1944–1959). To The
Dash!
CHRIS WOOD (LFP Technical &
Design Director) Christopher
Wood has been involved in
the entertainment industry for
the last 30 years. His creative
and technical skills have been
in worldwide demand in every
strain of the industry including
opera, ballet, music, drama, and
light entertainment. His favorite
highlights include his time with the
world-renowned Glyndebourne
Opera Company and working with
the English National Ballet, the
London Festival Ballet, and the
Moscow City Ballet. Christopher's
West End credits are many and
include such productions as Evita,
Cats, The Sound of Music, Buddy
– The Buddy Holly Story, Joseph
and His Amazing Technicolour
Dreamcoat, and Jesus Christ
Superstar. Christopher has also had
the honor of being Stage Director
for several Royal Galas.
CHRIS WILCOX (Lighting Designer)
Chris Wilcox has been involved with
the traditional British Pantomime
for the past 35 years. He has
designed and programmed the
lighting for over 100 productions. In
his younger years, Chris toured with
Paul McCartney and Wings and was
responsible for keyboards and a very
large grand piano. Unfortunately,
this World Tour came to an abrupt
end in Japan! Currently, Chris is the
Lighting Consultant for the Thursford
Christmas Spectacular, England's
biggest Christmas Show. It runs
twice daily from November 9 until
December 23 for 1,400 people each
performance. Chris is really looking
forward to working on Aladdin and
His Winter Wish here in Pasadena
and spending time in California.
NANCY SEVERINSEN (Music
Clearance) Daughter of famed
trumpeter and "The Tonight Show"
band leader "Doc" Severinsen,
Nancy comes to music naturally,
having worked as a backup singer/
dancer before moving to the other
side of the footlights as a Music
Supervisor on projects that include
"American Idol," "So You Think You
Can Dance," and "Dancing with the
Stars"! Working with Lythgoe Family
Productions is a joy that brings out
the kid in everyone!
KRISTEN HAMMACK (Company
Manager) is in her fourth season at
The Pasadena Playhouse. Kristen
holds her bachelor's degree in
Theatre Arts from California State
University, San Bernardino, and
has stage managed in Hollywood
and Los Angeles. Credits include
RENT: Downtown L.A. (Over the
Moon Productions), Room Service
(Open Fist Theatre Company), The
Limitations of Genetic Technology
(Theatre of NOTE), The Position
(Asylum Lab), and Phenomenon
of Decline (Son of Semele). Other
productions include The Woman in
Black, Expressions, Scapin, The Wiz,
and Barefoot in the Park. In memory
of William R. Hammack Sr., who
worked for The Pasadena Playhouse
DOUG NEWELL (Sound Designer)
The Pasadena Playhouse: A Snow
White Christmas (sound design)
and The Heiress (original music
and sound design). Other recent
theatre credits: Foxfinder at Artists
Repertory Theatre. The Guardsman,
Eurydice, The Beaux Strategem,
and The Doctor's Dilemma at A
Noise Within. The Boomerang Effect
at the Zephyr Theatre. No Good
Deed, boom, and Men of Tortuga
at Furious Theatre Company.
Film/TV credits: "The Walking
Dead" webisodes with AMC/
GenerateLA (production sound
mixer), "Comrades" with Landed
Entertainments (sound designer),
"Takedowns & Falls" with Resilient
Pictures (sound mixer), and "Pure
Shock Value" with Furious Films
(composer and sound designer).
Doug is the owner of Zipline Sound.
ziplinesound.com
THADEUS WELCH (LFP Production
Manager) Thadeus has a wide
range of credits including Talent
Coordinating for the Academy
Awards and the Emmy Awards. He
volunteers his talents to television
benefits such as "Stand Up 2
Cancer" and "Hope for Haiti Now."
Born and raised in Salt Lake City,
Utah, he's acted in many theatre
productions there, including his
favorite role as the Tin Man in The
Wizard of Oz. While working on "So
You Think You Can Dance" as the
Talent Assistant for 4 seasons, he
met Kris Lythgoe and they bonded
over their love of live theatre. This is
Thadeus' fourth Panto with Lythgoe
Family Productions! He says, "I
adore being part of the Lythgoe
Family and their MAGIC!"
MARIO MOSLEY (Assistant
Choreographer) Attended UCLA
School of Theater, Film and
Television. Choreography: World
Music Awards, Nickelodeon,
"Castle," "MADtv," several
commercials, live shows, and music
videos. He's currently playing
Tootsie Rawls on the National
Tour of It Gets Better. Other stage
credits include Michael's Jackson's
Sisterella, Wedding Band, NotreDame de Paris, Joe's Garage,
and Play On!. Film: "Dreamgirls,"
"The Famous Joe Project," "Walk
Hard: The Dewey Cox Story," and
"BASEketball." Television: "Hell's
Kitchen," "RuPaul's Drag U," "Dance
Your Ass Off," "Hype," "The Parkers,"
and "iCarly." He's performed as
a background vocalist for many
artists, including Kelly Clarkson.
Mario has worked with some of
the entertainment industry's most
recognizable names, including
Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, Britney
Spears, the Pussycat Dolls, Jennifer
Hudson, Debbie Allen, Zac Efron,
Prince, and Michael Jackson.
BRIAN BOYCE (Percussion) UCLA
(B.A., Music Performance and
Ethnomusicology) and the University
of Virginia (M.A., Musicology).
Recent theatre: A Night at Sardi's:
Showstoppers (2012 Alzheimer's
Association fundraiser with David
Hyde Pierce, Kristen Bell, Idina
Menzel, Taye Diggs, and more);
Rated RSO: The Music and Lyrics
of Ryan Scott Oliver (Boston Court
Performing Arts Center, Joe's Pub
at The Public); Lesli Margherita's All
Hail the Queen; The Coco & Ruby
Variety Hour; Dames at Sea (Colony
Theatre); Kiss of the Spider Woman
(Ovation Award winner); Little
Shop of Horrors (National Tour);
Jingle Bell Rock (National Tour); and
Shenandoah, One Touch of Venus,
Hello Again, Bat Boy, and Blood
Brothers (Musical Theatre Guild).
TV: In a national Honda commercial
and sidelined with Diddy, Rick Ross,
T.I., and Nicki Minaj at the 2010 BET
Awards.
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KEITH HARRISON (Assistant
Musical Director, 2nd Keyboards)
is an Emmy Award-nominated
composer and performer.
Theatre credits include Million
Dollar Quartet (original Chicago
cast), Whoopi Goldberg's White
Noise, and The Boys From
Syracuse (Jeff Award nomination
for Best New Adaptation). His
original music has been heard
on ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, HDNet,
several independent films, and
dozens of national television
and radio advertisements. He
was recently seen as a featured
composer and pianist on the
Lifetime TV reality series
"Abby's Ultimate Dance
Competition." Keith is also an
established singer-songwriter
whose debut LP is due out in
2013. Thank you to Michael
Orland for the opportunity
to work with this outstanding
Aladdin and His Winter
Wish team!
www.keithharrison.tv
SWAZZLE (Mama Camel and
Baby Camel) Founded in 2004 by
twin brothers Sean and Patrick
Johnson, Swazzle is a Glendalebased company specializing in
puppetry for film, TV, and the
stage. Swazzle has performed
hundreds of shows across
California. In addition to original
puppet productions, Swazzle has
created puppets for "The Peewee Herman Show on Broadway"
and Disney Theatrical Group.
Currently: Avenue Q, Little Shop
of Horrors, and Shrek the Musical.
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A
WHAT IS A PANTO?
Panto is derived from the British institution, which is a musical
show based on fairy tales. Historical fairy tales include Cinderella,
Snow White, Aladdin, Jack and the Beanstalk, Beauty and
the Beast, Robin Hood, and Mother Goose. Panto scripts are
rewritten every year and include ever-changing music sourced
from Billboard charts so that each production remains current.
Another contemporary Panto tradition is the inclusion of celebrity guest stars.
Past Panto stars include Stephen Fry, Sir Ian McKellan (pictured at right), Eartha
Kitt, Henry Winkler, George Takei, Joan Collins, Patrick Duffy, Priscilla Presley,
and many more.
The focal point of a Panto, though, is how it brings together the family unit by
way of entertainment. Whether young or old, all members of the family can
enjoy a Panto!
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Sir Ian McKellan as Dame Twanky
Photo: Manuel Harlan
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"BILLIONAIRE"
Words and music by Travis McCoy, Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine.
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"THEME FROM 'LAWRENCE OF ARABIA' "
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"MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE"
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Sheldon Epps
Sheldon
Epps
Artistic Director
Artistic
Director
Elizabeth
Doran
Charles
Dillingham
Executive Director
Interim Executive
Director
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Controller........................................... Stephanie Surabian
Interactive Technology Producer.... Lemuel H. Thornton III
Executive Assistant............................Whitney Fortmueller
Accounting Associate................................... Anna Panoian
Union Liaison.................................................Angela Sidlow
Accounting Consultant......................Mary Ann Heidsman
IT Consulting Firm........................................TechFirmation
DEVELOPMENT/OUTREACH & EDUCATION
Major Gifts Officer............................................Christine Franke
Outreach & Education Manager/
Artistic Associate ........................................ Courtney Harper
Special Events Coordinator..................... Julia Fitzgibbons
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
Marketing & Communications Director.........Patty Onagan
Subscriptions Manager............................. Jonathan White
Subscriptions Services Manager.......... Frank Ensenberger
Chief Experience Officer.............................. Stacey Castillo
Group Sales Associate................................Susan Von Tress
Marketing Assistant/Copyeditor................Nicole Fanning
Marketing & Communications Assistant....Kareem Cervantes
Press Representative..................Davidson & Choy Publicity,
Tim Choy, Peter Goldman
Broadcast Advertising..........................Nancy’s Media Buys,
Nancy Pank
Production/Subscription
Graphic Designer................................Halogen Design Lab
Program Design..................................... Kareem Cervantes
Telemarketing.............................................. Theatre Direct
PATRON SERVICES
Patron Services Manager..................Louis Douglas Jacobs
Front of House Manager.................................. Ben Torres
Patron Services Assistant Manager................Elias Feghali,
Whitney LaBarge, Shelby Page
Patron Services Associates.......... Joshua Ball, David S. Blair,
Kenia Brown, Rafael Goldstein,
Sara Kea, Randy Wade Kelley,
Rebecca Porter, Colby Salmon,
Alain Thai, Tyler Ware, Bonnie Williams
House Managers............................ Lenore Bond Almanzar,
Sue Haynie-Horn, Patrick J. Oliva
LEGAL COUNSEL
Pamela M. Golinski, Esq. Beigelman, Feiner & Feldman P.C.
FRIENDS OF THE PASADENA PLAYHOUSE
Executive Board
President.........................................Lenore Bond Almanzar
1st Vice-President.................................... Sue Haynie-Horn
2nd Vice-President...................................... Nancy Ashcraft
Treasurer............................................................Nola Widin
Recording Secretary.................................... Sharon Zaslaw
General Board.....................Eugenia Amodei, Doris Arima,
Ellen Bailey, Mary Basile, Evey Brown,
Chip Browning, Virginia Browning, Bonnie Davis,
Bob De Wees, Eva Hanloser, Ruthe Kilburn,
Yvonne Lai, Patti La Marr, Beverly Meissner,
Shirley Miller, Patrick J. Oliva, Betty Parnell,
Beverly Simone, Jayne Thomas
PASADENA PLAYHOUSE ALUMNI & ASSOCIATES
Executive Board
President.....................................................Valerie Amidon
1st Vice-President..........................................Anne La Rose
2nd Vice-President........................................Bridget Furiga
Administrator...........................................RJ Muehlhausen
Corresponding Secretary ......................Charlyn d’Anconia
Interim Recording Secretary........................... Marje Cates
Treasurer..............................................................Eric Johns
Board of Directors .............Lenore Almanzar, Ellen Bailey,
Ross Clark, Jaclyn Palmer, Jack Scott
Emeritus - Past Presidents .............. Ross Eastty, Jim Kent,
John McElveney, Pete Parkin
PRODUCTION STAFF
Producer................................................. Jason Haigh-Ellery
LFP Assistant.................................................. Adam Poulson
Assistant Choreographer.............................. Mario Mosley
Assistant Stage Manager.................................. Jenny Brum
LFP Production Manager............................Thadeus Welch
Production Assistants.... Melanie Faye Harris, Kalise Wallace
Deck Head..........................................................Matt Petosa
Deck Carpenter.................................................... Chris Cook
Deck Electrician...................................................Ryan Shull
Spot Operators............................ Mark Turner, Lauren Tyler
Flyman....................... Sean Lewellyn, Hethyr “Red” Verhoef
Props Master............................................Shannon Dedman
Master Electrician........................................Cameron Zetty
Light Board Operator................................Mark Dougherty
Audio Supervisor......................................... Eric Thompson
A2.........................................................................Ryan Wells
Lead Scenic Painter......................................Johnny LeBlanc
Scenic Painter..................................................Krista Perkins
Wardrobe Supervisor/Dresser..................Marie Growden
Wardrobe...............................Donna Maas, Jana Morimoto
Wig/Makeup supervisor................................Raenae Kuaea
Master Carpenters.................. Chris Cook, Juan G. Holguin,
Sean Lewellyn, Isa Mitsuharu,
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Takuji Morimoto, Joel Schlessinger
Camel Puppets..........................................................Swazzle
The Actors and Stage Managers employed in
this production are members of Actors’ Equity
­Association, the Union of Professional Actors and
Stage Managers in the United States.
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PRODUCTION
General Manager/Production Manager............. Joe Witt
Associate General Manager....................Brandon Dobbins
Technical Director............................................ Brad Enlow
Company Manager.................................. Kristen Hammack
Master Electrician.......................................Cameron Zetty
Audio Supervisor.........................................Eric Thompson
Crew Chief........................................................ Matt Petosa
Wardrobe Supervisor................................ Marie Growden
WARNING: The photographic or sound recording of any
p­ erformance or the possession of any device for such ­photographic
or sound recording inside the theatre, without ­written permission
of the management, is prohibited by law. ­Violators may be
punished by ejection and violations may render the offender liable
for money damages.
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The Designers at this Theatre
are Represented by
United Scenic Artists • Local USA 829
of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employes
AMAZING THANKS GO TO:
Ravi Singh (and Maya Singh)
for your passion in making the
show possible! Everyone at
The Pasadena Playhouse, thank
you, especially to Sheldon for
bringing Panto to the Families
of Pasadena, and Elizabeth for
her continued passion for Panto!
Jason Haigh-Ellery, Jason Paige,
Wylleen May, and Ovation for
your generous donation to cover
buses for underserved kids so
they can see the production,
LA's BEST, Jason Bellamy and
the Soundtronics Wireless
Team, Eileen Lee, Patrick
Lee and everyone at Actors'
Equity Association, Nicholas
Plasschaert, and Jean "OH FANCY
THAT" Karasek. To the parents
for driving their kids to all of
the rehearsals. M·A·C for the
donations, Widow Twankey's
amazing look, and more. To
Citi for the donation, to Don
Hostler and the clearance team,
and to all the record labels for
allowing us to do this - you
make kids happy. Special thanks
to Francesca Manzi and Mark
"Rhino" Smith for their work!
Thanks to redwhite+bluezz and
everyone else who makes Panto
at The Playhouse come to life
each year!