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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Welcome from our Sponsor – Blue Cross NC Welcome from Mayor Leonardo Williams – City of Durham Welcome from Bob Klaus – General Manager of DPAC

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DPAC Season Dedication

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Show Credits and Cast Information

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The DPAC Rising Star Awards

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Connect with DPAC

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Discover Broadway Guest Etiquette

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DPAC’s Guiding Principles

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DPAC’s Awards and National Rankings

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DPAC's Local Hero Spotlight

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DPAC Performing Arts Ambassadors

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Our Theater Family

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DPAC's Club of 15

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BMW of Southpoint President’s Club

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Mobile Entry at DPAC

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DPAC for All

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DPAC Group Services

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s a proud sponsor of this exciting season at DPAC, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) is honored and delighted to welcome you to this performance!

Blue Cross NC is a mission-driven, not-for-profit guided by our purpose to improve the health and well-being of our customers…and our communities. This commitment reaches deep into all 100 counties across the state. You might be wondering how our support of the arts relates to our work to make health care better for all.

Well, the answer is simple: The arts enrich our lives beyond measure, and not just by entertaining us. Research shows that they improve mental and physical health. Whether we are practicing, performing, producing, doodling or just enjoying as a member of the audience, experiencing art delivers authentic physiological and emotional benefits. In many ways, the arts strengthen our community and act as a cornerstone of the populations we serve.

We value our ongoing partnership with DPAC, and sponsoring the Blue Cross NC – Ticket Center and DPAC’s Heart of the Arts Community Education and Engagement Programs aligns with our consumer-focused vision. Having spent over 90 years in this community, we look forward to many more. We’re here to help. Learn more at BlueCrossNC.com.

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WELCOME FROM THE MAYOR

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n behalf of the City of Durham, I would like to welcome you to DPAC! Like so many Durham residents, I recognize the jewel that DPAC is to Durham and the Triangle region.

I’m thrilled to say that DPAC, after more than a decade, continues to showcase the energy, passion and great entertainment with a list of performances that people will travel from miles around to see.

This season will feature some of Broadway’s biggest hits, concerts, comedy shows and special events to ever take the DPAC stage. I’m also excited to see so many DPAC fan-favorites and first-time performers take the stage throughout the upcoming season.

And as usual, all the special touches that come with seeing a Broadway show or concert at DPAC still await you, starting with the beauty of the theater and DPAC’s legendary customer service. A visit to DPAC is an open invitation to experience Durham.

It’s as easy as parking and walking to downtown restaurants, or taking a short drive to nearby malls, museums, or historical sites.

As your Mayor, I’m so excited that one of my duties is to officially welcome you to one of the greatest theaters in the world! But don’t take my word; last year DPAC was ranked in the top five in the country by national theater reviewers and magazines, including VenuesNow and Pollstar. Thank you for choosing DPAC and Durham. Now settle into your seats to enjoy your DPAC experience and an unforgettable show.  In Service and Gratitude,

Leonardo Williams Mayor @CityofDurhamNC

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WELCOME FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER

Welcome to DPAC!

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his is our 16th season of presenting events at DPAC, and we’re so glad you are here. The magic and connection of live entertainment are undeniable, and we hope this performance will be among your best entertainment experiences ever.

In addition to the fantastic talent that lights up the stage at DPAC, there are hundreds of incredibly hard-working people who help make each and every performance possible.

When you arrived at DPAC for this performance, you may have been welcomed by one of the Durham Wayfinders who help guests navigate from parking areas, distribute Broadway programs, and welcome guests at DPAC’s entry doors and entry lobby areas. This group of almost 200 City of Durham volunteers donate their time and talents in the spirit of helping everyone feel welcome at DPAC. Though you may not have noticed them (and this is by design), this performance is also made safer by off-duty City of Durham police officers working at DPAC. A team of officers rotate assignment at DPAC events, and their presence is always valued, as they are onsite and ready to assist with any emergencies. In addition to these officers, security at DPAC is also aided by the talents of K2 Solutions, one of the nation’s most respected and experienced team of canine weapon detection dogs, along with access control and crowd management provided by Staff-1 Services Group, a leader in event safety in the Triangle for nearly 35 years.

Since DPAC’s opening in 2008, we have been complimented often for being a live event setting where the guest experience reigns supreme. Audience Services at DPAC includes a team of dedicated Event Screeners, Ticket Takers, Ushers, and other guest services staff. With a culture built on being authentic and caring, with warm and friendly greetings, DPAC’s Audience Services staff are key to our guest experience survey scores (which have always been great) now being at an all-time high.

Backstage, the hundreds of productions we host each year are supported by a crew from DPAC’s roster of 250 professional stagehands. These stagehands are

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WELCOME FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER

Welcome to DPAC! Continued all members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) union. Their work starts early in the morning and often goes late into the night.

Without their expertise, the show would definitely not go on.

The work and preparation at DPAC for events runs nearly 365 days a year.

Most days, the earliest to arrive is our Facility Maintenance staff, who are responsible not only for every repair at DPAC, but also for the important preventative maintenance programs that help the building operate smoothly and look great before we open the doors to guests.

Before we open for our guests, DPAC’s Facility Operations staff are also here early, setting up our lobbies, checking the venue from front to back, and monitoring heating and air conditioning settings to keep everyone comfortable.

With 500,000 to 600,000 guests per year, there are so many others who contribute to your experience at our events, including food and beverage services provided by OVG Hospitality, a national leader in event hospitality. Their event days also start early with many deliveries, stocking bars and snack stands, serving guests and then reordering for the next week. Another important group is Cenplex Building Services, who make sure the venue is cleaned after every performance and fresh and tidy for the audience at the next show. Each of these valuable subcontract companies care just as much as anyone that everything is always “just right” for every show.

And this tribute to all that help us do what we do would not be complete without a tip of the hat to the many others in senior leadership at DPAC who work so hard behind the scenes in Community Engagement, Business Operations, Human Resources, Marketing, and Ticketing along with everyone at our parent companies Nederlander and PFM, plus City of Durham elected officials and City staff.

With an incredible amount of gratitude, I salute every single person involved with DPAC, all who care so passionately, all who work so hard, each as important and valued as the stars who grace our stage.  Cheers to Team DPAC…DPAC pride.

Bob Klaus – General Manager

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DPAC’S GUIDING PRINCIPLES

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OUR VISION We believe in great entertainment experiences. We want to be our guests’ favorite place for live events.

OUR MISSION To present one-of-a-kind, live entertainment events. From Broadway to concerts, comedy to family shows – ‘there is something for everyone’ at DPAC. OUR VALUES Quality, safety, and service. We deliver these values with warmth, friendliness and an attention to detail that is the hallmark of the legendary DPAC experience.

OUR PROMISE DPAC welcomes all guests, performers, and events in an open, friendly and respectful setting. We stand committed against all forms of discrimination. 

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DPAC’S AWARDS AND NATIONAL RANKINGS

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DPAC is honored to be recognized both regionally and nationally as one of the top theaters in the nation since 2010. We continue to be humbled and proud of all of our accomplishments, but what really drives us each day are the smiles and applause we see and hear at the end of every performance.

Enjoy this experience of a lifetime.

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DPAC is proud to be operated under the direction of Nederlander and PFM.

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f you’ve ever attended a Broadway show in New York, chances are you may have been to one of DPAC’s sister theaters operated by its parent company, The Nederlander Organization. With nine of the largest venues in New York’s theater district, Nederlander theaters host some of Broadway’s biggest productions.

Under the leadership of President James L. Nederlander, the Nederlanders have built a national network of theatres, including: • • • • • • • • • •

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The Gershwin Theatre – New York, NY The Lena Horne Theatre – New York, NY The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre – New York, NY The Marquis Theatre – New York, NY The Minskoff Theatre – New York, NY The Nederlander Theatre – New York, NY The Neil Simon Theatre – New York, NY The Palace Theatre – New York, NY The Richard Rodgers Theatre – New York, NY Broadway In Chicago at The CIBC Theatre, The James M. Nederlander Theatre, The Cadillac Palace Theatre, The Roosevelt University Auditorium Theatre and The Broadway Playhouse – Chicago, IL DPAC – Durham Performing Arts Center – Durham, NC Broadway at The Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts – Greensboro, NC The Hollywood Pantages Theatre – Los Angeles, CA Broadway San Diego at The Civic and Balboa Theatres – San Diego, CA Broadway in Tucson at Centennial Hall – Tucson, AZ OKC Broadway at The Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall – Oklahoma City, OK Broadway San Jose at The San Jose Center for the Performing Arts – San Jose, CA Broadway at The National at The National Theatre – Washington, DC

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OUR THEATER FAMILY

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Best of Broadway at The North Charleston Coliseum Performing Arts Center – North Charleston, SC Broadway Alaska at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts – Anchorage, AK Broadway in Richmond at The Altria Theatre – Richmond, VA Broadway in Norfolk at Chrysler Hall – Norfolk, VA Broadway Comes to Reno at The Pioneer Center – Reno, NV The Aldwych Theatre, The Adelphi Theatre and The Dominion Theatre in the U.K. – London, England

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FM is a wholly-owned for-profit subsidiary of Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), incorporated in 1988 in response to a growing need for objective evaluation and management of small-to-medium-sized performing arts facilities in geographically diverse locations. One of the first companies of its kind, PFM’s business is focused on what we know and do best – performing arts “product.” Our corporate mission – to bring a wide variety of programming to the broadest audience while maintaining financial responsibility and sensitivity to local constituency needs – has guided PFM to past successes and promises future growth. PFM is governed by a Board of Directors who contribute successful business experience, entrepreneurial spirit, and a bottom-line focus.

Presently, PFM holds management/booking contracts in nine facilities located in five states, including: • • • • • • • •

Providence Performing Arts Center and Veterans Memorial Auditorium – Providence, RI Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall – Fort Myers, FL Coral Springs Center for the Arts – Coral Springs, FL DPAC – Durham Performing Arts Center – Durham, NC The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts – Worcester, MA Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center – Sandy Springs, GA Sarasota Performing Arts Center at The Bay – Sarasota, FL The Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts – Greensboro, NC 

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e invite you to join the BMW of Southpoint President’s Club at DPAC, where members enjoy the very best seats and VIP amenities for every one of the Broadway hits that are part of Broadway at DPAC. BMW of Southpoint President’s Club members also play an important role in helping maintain DPAC’s excellence. With member support, DPAC is able not only to be self-sustaining, but also sponsor over 50 Community Engagement programs that touch the lives of so many throughout Durham and the entire Triangle region each year.

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Center Orchestra Seating – Guaranteed seating in the first 12 rows for each of the Broadway at DPAC season shows.

Priority Ticket Purchases – Members have direct access for additional ticket purchases, exchanges, and special arrangements; the opportunity to purchase additional orchestra seats prior to the start of public on sale for almost 150 added performances, including Concerts, Comedy and Special Events, plus Holiday performances and Greatest Hits of Broadway.

Extended Payment Plans – Budgeting for your BMW of Southpoint President’s Club membership is easier than ever. There’s no interest, and you can pay in monthly installments.

Members-Only Hospitality Area – Private area with members-only entrance.

• Open 60 minutes before events and at intermission.

• Complimentary snacks and beverages including soft drinks and bottled water.

• Plus, a members-only gift card pre-loaded for snack and beverage purchases at DPAC events.

First Access – Receive first access to exchange seats prior to the start of public on sale.

Complimentary Parking – Exclusive parking directly adjacent to DPAC PLUS! Elevated membership levels provide even more extraordinary benefits, including advertising in show programs distributed at all Broadway events and bonus tickets to select shows, and access to priority seats for Nederlander theatrical and concert events in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago.

For more information on member benefits and seating availability, email us at PresidentsClub@DPACnc.com.

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show at DPAC is the ultimate experience for any group. The universal stories of friendship, ambition, and love are perfect for all ages and interests, with stunning stagecraft and unforgettable songs that speak to everyone.

Group Services at DPAC is your connection to savings of 10% to 15% for most Broadway performances. Seeing a performance with a group is not only fun, it’s also economical.

You just need 10 or more people who want to get together for both a great outing and a great deal on shows at DPAC. Any group can take advantage of our special group pricing, including:

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2024/2025 SEASON DEDICATION

DPAC's Broadway season is dedicated in loving memory of Betsy Kessler

Betsy Kessler (1952 – 2023)

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or many of us, DPAC holds a special place in our hearts. From the bright lights and big smiles to that feeling of anticipation; there’s nothing quite like catching a show at DPAC. At least that’s what Betsy Kessler believed. Betsy will be deeply missed, and we are proud to celebrate her life and the memory of how she helped so many people in countless kind ways.

Betsy was the first-ever Ticketing Specialist hired at DPAC. She would lovingly tell you that she had been here ‘since the dirt’. A larger-than-life persona, Betsy never met a stranger and made it her mission to connect everyone she met to DPAC. With her giant laugh, big rosy red cheeks and warm hugs, it was a joy watching Betsy do what she loved in the place she called home.

For nearly sixteen years, Betsy was DPAC’s greatest champion. She ushered in groups by the dozens, made thousands of Season Seat Members smile, and wore her DPAC red with pride. For me and many others, she will always be remembered as DPAC’s shining star.

Thank you, Betsy. It was a pleasure to see you shine.

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2024/2025 SEASON DEDICATION

DPAC salutes William (Bill) Brackett, Jr.

Bill Brackett (1949 – 2024)

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e take pride in presenting the best touring shows that Broadway has to offer, and one reason we can do that season after season is due to the tireless efforts of William (Bill) Brackett, Jr., retired Technical Director at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) and retired Director of Technical Operations at Professional Facilities Management (PFM), one of the two partner companies that operate DPAC. As part of his work with PFM, Bill was the lead consultant for the stage and backstage portions of DPAC, and it was Bill’s goal to ensure that DPAC could welcome the largest touring shows from New York - Phantom of the Opera, The Lion King, Radio City Christmas Spectacular, and Wicked, to name a few. Many of the touring crew working on these shows provided input on the design of DPAC, all due to relationships Bill cultivated when these shows visited PPAC during his 21-year career in Providence.

Bill spent countless hours between Providence and Durham making sure the design came to fruition, all vital Audio, Lighting, and Rigging systems were specified and installed, and that all Production Staff were in place and ready to go ahead of DPAC’s opening performance on November 30, 2008, with BB King.

DPAC would not be the place it is today without the vision, leadership, and mentorship of William Brackett, Jr. – one of the founding fathers of DPAC.  DPAC | 39

DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center 123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC Operated under the direction of Nederlander and PFM MIKE BOSNER JASON OWEN AEG PRESENTS/JAY MARCIANO JEFFREY A. SINE RICCARDO SCHMID BOB BOYETT EST/EMILY TISCH JEREMIAH J. HARRIS JAMES L. NEDERLANDER TERRY SCHNUCK MIRANDA GOHH DUDAALLEN JOHN GORE ORGANIZATION MADISON WELLS LIVE ZKM MEDIA and REBA MCENTIRE

PRESENT

BOOK BY

MUSIC & LYRICS BY

ROBERT HORN

BRANDY CLARK &

SHANE McANALLY

FEATURING

MIKI ABRAHAM TYLER JOSEPH ELLIS MAYA LAGERSTAM MIKE NAPPI JAKE ODMARK QUINN VANANTWERP DANIELLE WADE WITH ZAKIYA BAPTISTE MACKENZIE BELL CARLY CAVIGLIA CECILY DIONNE DAVIS RYAN FITZGERALD SEAN CASEY FLANAGAN JACKSON GOAD ERICK PINNICK NICK RAYNOR CELESTE ROSE KYLE SHERMAN CHANI WERELEY

SCENIC DESIGN

COSTUME DESIGN

SCOTT PASK

LIGHTING DESIGN

TILLY GRIMES

JAPHY WEIDEMAN

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

ASSOCIATE CHOREOGRAPHER

DEREK KOLLURI

CASTING

STEPHEN KOPEL, CSA C12 CASTING

JOHN MILLER

BOOKING & MARKETING DIRECTION

WEBSITE

ARTHOUSE

BOND THEATRICAL

DHYANA COLONY

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

MICHAEL J. PASSARO

WIG DESIGN

JOHN SHIVERS

MIA NEAL

MUSIC DIRECTOR

NICK WILLIAMS

ROBIN MASELLA

MUSIC COORDINATOR

COMPANY MANAGER

SOUND DESIGN

PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

JUNIPER STREET PRODUCTIONS

SOCIAL MEDIA

MARATHON DIGITAL

PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER

ALAN D. KNIGHT

GENERAL MANAGEMENT

RCI THEATRICALS JOE CHRISTOPHER DANIELLE KARLINER NAISH

MUSIC SUPERVISION, ORCHESTRATIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS

JASON HOWLAND CHOREOGRAPHED BY

SARAH O’GLEBY DIRECTED BY

JACK O’BRIEN Produced by Special Arrangement with Opry Entertainment SHUCKED was developed during a residency at The Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Tiffani Gavin, Executive Director A developmental production of SHUCKED was presented by the Pioneer Theatre Company, Salt Lake City, UT, in 2022.

Karen Azenberg, Artistic Director, Diane L. Parisi, Interim Managing Director

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Miki Abraham

Jake Odmark

Tyler Joseph Ellis

Maya Lagerstam

Quinn VanAntwerp

Mike Nappi

Danielle Wade

Zakiya Baptiste

Mackenzie Bell

Carly Caviglia

Cecily Dionne Davis

Ryan Fitzgerald

Sean Casey Flanagan

Jackson Goad

Erick Pinnick

Nick Raynor

Celeste Rose

Kyle Sherman

Chani Wereley

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CAST

Lulu .............................................................................................................. MIKI ABRAHAM Storyteller 2.........................................................................................TYLER JOSEPH ELLIS Storyteller 1........................................................................................... MAYA LAGERSTAM Peanut................................................................................................................... MIKE NAPPI Beau ............................................................................................................... JAKE ODMARK Gordy ................................................................................................ QUINN VANANTWERP Maizy ......................................................................................................... DANIELLE WADE Grandpa ..........................................................................................................ERICK PINNICK Tank .............................................................................................................KYLE SHERMAN Ensemble ...................................................ZAKIYA BAPTISTE, CECILY DIONNE DAVIS, RYAN FITZGERALD, JACKSON GOAD, ERICK PINNICK, CELESTE ROSE, KYLE SHERMAN, CHANI WERELEY UNDERSTUDIES Understudies never substitute for the listed performers unless a specific announcement is made at the time of the appearance.

For Gordy—SEAN CASEY FLANAGAN, JACKSON GOAD; for Peanut—RYAN FITZGERALD, SEAN CASEY FLANAGAN; for Beau–JACKSON GOAD, KYLE SHERMAN; for Storyteller 2–RYAN FITZGERALD, NICK RAYNOR; for Maizy– MACKENZIE BELL, CARLY CAVIGLIA, CELESTE ROSE; for Storyteller 1–ZAKIYA BAPTISTE, CECILY DIONNE DAVIS; for Lulu–ZAKIYA BAPTISTE, CECILY DIONNE DAVIS. SWINGS MACKENZIE BELL, CARLY CAVIGLIA, SEAN CASEY FLANAGAN, NICK RAYNOR DANCE CAPTAIN: NICK RAYNOR ASSISTANT DANCE CAPTAIN: CARLY CAVIGLIA SHUCKED ORCHESTRA Conductor/Keyboard–NICK WILLIAMS Associate Conductor/Keyboard/Guitar–JEFF THEISS Guitars–ANDY POXON Drums/Percussion–PATRICK PHALEN IV Bass–MARC HOGAN Electronic Music Design: Billy Jay Stein and Hiro Iida for Strange Cranium MainBrain/Ableton Programmer: Chris Petti, Ethan Deppe and Francois Wiss Music Coordinator: John Miller Music Assistant: Erin Reifler Music copying by Nathan Serot and Megan Sperger for 7th Avenue Music Service 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 all electronic devices such as cellular phones, beepers and watches.

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MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT I

Overture “Corn” ...............................................................................................Storytellers and Ensemble “Walls”...................................................................................................... Maizy and Ensemble “Travelin’ Song” ...................................................................Storytellers, Maizy and Ensemble “Bad”......................................................................................................... Gordy and Ensemble “Woman of the World” ............................................................................. Maizy and Ensemble “Somebody Will” ........................................................................................ Beau and Ensemble “Independently Owned”...................................................................................................... Lulu “Holy Shit”............................................................................................. Peanut, Beau and Lulu “Maybe Love” ...................................................................................................................Maizy “Corn” (reprise) .......................................................................................................... Ensemble ACT II Entr’acte “Ballad of the Rocks” ................................................................................................. Ensemble “OK” ...................................................................................................................................Beau “I Do” ..................................................................... Maizy, Beau, Lulu, Gordy and Storytellers “Friends” ........................................................................................................... Maizy and Lulu “Best Man Wins” ........................................................................... Peanut, Beau and Ensemble “Corn Mix” ..........................................................................................................Full Company “Maybe Love” (reprise) .......................................................................................Full Company

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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST MIKI ABRAHAM (Lulu). They/them.

Miki is thrilled to be a child of the corn.

Broadway: Shucked (OBC), Off-Broadway: A Sign Of The Times at New World Stages.

Nat’l Tour: Once On This Island and Beautiful. They live by a life motto, “The most important story you will ever tell is the one you tell yourself about yourself.” @mikiabraham_ TYLER JOSEPH ELLIS (Storyteller 2).

Theatre: Passion (Boston Court), She Loves Me (Actors Co-op). Film/TV: “That ‘90s Show” (Netflix), “The Sex Lives of College Girls” (HBO). You may recognize him from his videos on TikTok and Instagram.

Graduate of the USC School of Dramatic Arts. Much love to CESD, Gersh, Select, and C12 Casting. For his family, friends, and teachers. And Stephen Sondheim. @tylerjosephellis MAYA LAGERSTAM (Storyteller 1). OffBroadway: The Gospel According to Heather (Theater 555), Fowl Play (AMT Theater) Regional: The Tattooed Lady (Philadelphia Theatre Co), Most Happy in Concert Directed

by Daniel Fish (Williamstown Theatre Festival), The Tempest & A Christmas Carol (Guthrie Theatre), RENT (Southern Plains Productions), The Wiz (Parallel 45) and movie musical 1660 Vine directed by Patricia McGregor, choreographed by Paula Abdul.

MIKE NAPPI (Peanut). NYC: Darling Grenadine (Roundabout Theatre Company), Life & Slimes (New World Stages). Select Regional: Paper Mill Playhouse, Goodspeed, Marriott Theatre, Adirondack Theatre Festival, Walnut Street Theatre, Rubicon Theatre Company, Bucks County Playhouse, Bloomington Playwrights Project, Nebraska Repertory, Alleyway Theatre, Gretna Theatre.

A composer/playwright, Mike is developing two musicals, The World’s Cassette Library and Take Me Back To Yellowstone.

IG: mike_nappi JAKE ODMARK (Beau). Broadway: Spiderman, Kinky Boots, Pretty Woman, The Inheritance. Proud Arlington, VA native.

Playing Beau is such a beautiful blessing

I’ll always cherish! Thanks to Robert, Mike, Tim and Dannielle. So much love to Ali, Mommy and Daddy, twin brother Josh, Sissy, Abs, Ricky and my three perfect nieces, Annella, Kasten and August!! @jakeodmark QUINN VANANTWERP (Gordy) is thrilled to be back in the corn after having been an original cast member of Shucked on Broadway. Bway: Jersey Boys (3000 performances!), Shucked, The Play That Goes Wrong. TV/Film: “Better Call Saul,” “The Affair,” “Blue Bloods,” “The Good Wife,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” & Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom to name a few. BRS/GAGE | Follow @quinnvanantwerp DANIELLE WADE (Maizy) is shucking thrilled to be here! Broadway/1st Nat’l: Mean Girls (Cady), The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy). TV: “Julia,” (HBO) “Over The Rainbow” Winner (CBC). Select Credits: Jane Falbury in Summer Stock (Goodspeed), Nellie Forbush in South Pacific (Goodspeed), Marian Paroo in The Music Man (Stratford Festival). So much love to our whole team here and everyone in my corner at home, Ross and my sweet Husband, Will. @daniewade ZAKIYA BAPTISTE (Ensemble, u/s Storyteller 1, u/s Lulu). Thanking God for His continued blessings and mercy over my life. Aiming to make a mark both onstage and offstage, follow @zakiya_baptiste and @kiyalocs to see this Black woman walk in purpose as an actor and natural hair care provider.

MACKENZIE BELL (Swing, u/s Maizy) is so happy to be on the shucking road with her husband and toddler! Broadway: SUMMER (OBC), Sunset Boulevard (ORC), Pippin. TV: “Inventing Anna,” “Fosse/ Verdon.” 1st National Tours: Jersey Boys, Flashdance. Off-Bway/Regional: Carrie (Off-Bway), La Jolla Playhouse, MUNY, Papermill & more. BFA Elon. @mackthebell, mackenziebell.com

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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST CARLY CAVIGLIA (Swing, Assistant Dance Captain, u/s Maizy). Raised on a farm in Visalia, CA - honored to be here.

National Tour: Legally Blonde, Regional: The Rev, Gateway Playhouse, Arizona Broadway, Syracuse Stage. Proud Syracuse grad. Thanks, Shucked & Kopel teams, ATB and her friends and family. For Dad. @carlycaviglia CECILY DIONNE DAVIS (Ensemble, u/s Storyteller 1, u/s Lulu). Always giving honor to God who is the head of her life. Previously: Princess Fiona - Shrek The Musical National Tour. Atlanta native! BFA Musical Theatre, Howard University (2023). Love to her family, friends, PMA and the Shucked team. @cecily.dionne RYAN FITZGERALD (Ensemble, u/s Peanut, u/s Storyteller 2) is thrilled to be joining the Cobb County family. Past credits: Stages St Louis, MUNY, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, Bay Street, Flatrock Playhouse, Papermill Playhouse, Cape playhouse, The Arvada Center, The New Group. I love you Mom! @whoframedryanrabbit SEAN CASEY FLANAGAN (Swing, u/s Gordy, u/s Peanut, u/s Grandpa) is ecstatic to join this hilarious show! Off-Broadway: Blood On My Mother’s Apron; National Tour: The Book of Mormon, Million Dollar Quartet; New Media: “Unboxing,” “Polite Ladiez.” Love to friends, family, Ray (his microwave), and Corn-a-CobAnna (Rock)! seancaseyflanagan.com, @seancflanagan JACKSON GOAD (Ensemble, u/s Beau, u/s Gordy) is ecstatic to be on the First Broadway National Tour of Shucked! Much love to his parents Ellen and Stephen Goad, thanks to his agents at BRS/Gage, and feel free to follow him @jackson.goad and www.jacksongoad.com.

ERICK PINNICK (Grandpa, Ensemble).

New York credits include Susan Stroman’s A Christmas Carol at Madison Square Garden and Roundabout Theatre Company’s The Tin Pan Alley Rag. He toured the US with Summer: The Donna Summer Musical,

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Sunset Boulevard starring Petula Clark, and throughout Europe as Pilate in Jesus Christ Superstar. TV credits: “EVIL,” “The Blacklist” and “The Good Fight.” erickpinnick.com NICK RAYNOR (Swing, Dance Captain, u/s Storyteller 2, u/s Grandpa). OffBroadway: Fiddler on the Roof (Yiddish).

International/National Tours: West Side Story, The Producers, A Chorus Line, Guys and Dolls. Regional: The MUNY, Paper Mill Playhouse, The Phoenix Theatre Company, Gateway Playhouse, Ogunquit Playhouse.

Thank you wondrous family, friends, and UIA Talent! @thenickrayray!

CELESTE ROSE (Ensemble, u/s Maizy) Off Broadway: We Are The Tigers, Unexpected Joy. Recent regional: Frozen (Anna, NSMT), The Prom (Emma, Pioneer Theatre), Passing Through (Karie, Goodspeed). For my family, always. BFA Ithaca College. Follow along: @_Celeste_Rose CelesteRose.com.

KYLE SHERMAN (Tank, Ensemble, u/s Beau, u/s Grandpa). National Tour: Girl From The North Country. Off-Broadway: The Connector (MCC Theater), Ordinary Days (Keen Company), The Jury (TNNY).

V/O: “The Only Podcast Left” (Netflix).

I couldn’t do any of this without my people; I love you unendingly. @kshermanatorr CHANI WERELEY (Ensemble). She/ they. Regional: Soft Power, Pacific Overtures, Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods (Signature Theatre), Little Shop of Horrors (Ford’s Theatre), Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Olney Theatre), Love’s Labor’s Lost (Folger Theatre), Spring Awakening (Round House Theatre). Much love and thanks to my incredible friends and family! @chaniwhirly ROBERT HORN (Book). 2023 Tony Award nominee, OCC winner, Drama Desk nominee. Winner of the Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, New York Drama Critics’ Circle awards for Tootsie. Theatre: Shucked, Tootsie, Disney’s Hercules, 13, Moonshine, Lonestar Love, Dame Edna, Back With a

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST Vengeance. Writer, creator and/or producer of shows including “Designing Women,” “Living Single,” “High Society,” “Partners.”

Production deals: Warner Brothers, Sony, ABC Studios. Bette Midler’s Divine Intervention tour; BBC RuPaul Christmas Special. Films include Netflix’s 13: The Musical, the juggernaut Teen Beach Movie, Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure, Disney’s Wildlife, Good Advice. Love to Mom, John, Nancy. Lives by the comedic motto: always leave them wanting BRANDY CLARK (Composer/Lyricist).

A Grammy, CMA and Americana Music award-winner and 2023 Tony nominee, Brandy Clark is one of her generation’s most respected songwriters and musicians.

In addition to writing songs like “A Beautiful Noise,” the Grammy-nominated duet performed by Brandi Carlile and Alicia Keys, and Kacey Musgraves’ “Follow Your Arrow,” Clark has released four acclaimed records of her own including last year’s acclaimed self-titled album, which Forbes calls “an americana masterpiece.”

SHANE McANALLY (Composer/Lyricist).

With over 50 #1 songs and three Grammy awards, Shane McAnally is one of the most successful songwriters in music. He has written and/or produced for everyone from Kelly Clarkson to Kacey Musgraves, Dolly Parton, Blake Shelton, Sam Hunt and Kenny Chesney. In 2022, Shane became the most nominated songwriter in CMA history, and has been named “songwriter of the year“ twice by the Academy of Country Music.

In 2012, he founded SMACKSongs, a publishing, digital and management company that has celebrated over 80 #1 songs.

McAnally starred on NBC’s “Songland” alongside Ryan Tedder and Ester Dean, and is the co-president of Monument Records— with a roster that includes Walker Hayes, whose record breaking single “Fancy Like” (co-produced by McAnally) spent 24 weeks at #1 in 2021.

JACK O’BRIEN (Director) recently received a Lifetime Achievement Tony Award, and directed The Roomate on Broadway with Mia Farrow and Patti

LuPone. He directed his first Broadway production in 1969 and has collected three Tonys since then (Henry IV, Hairspray and The Coast of Utopia). He’s done operas (Il Trittico, Great Scott, Porgy and Bess, etc.), musicals (The Full Monty, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Carousel, etc.), television (“American Playhouse,” “Great Performances,” etc.), ran the Old Globe Theater for 25 years, written two books published by Farrar Straus & Giroux (Jack Be Nimble and Jack in the Box), and two night club performances at 54 Below. If he’s slowing down, he hasn’t noticed it yet.

SARAH O’GLEBY (Choreographer).

Credits include Shucked (Broadway),Almost Famous (Broadway), “So You Think You Can Dance” (Fox), Tony’s Opening Numbers 2022 (Radio City), Shucked (Pioneer, SLC), The Wanderer (Paper Mill Playhouse), Mythic (Charing Cross, London), High Button Shoes (City Center Encores). Sarah is resident choreographer for “SNL” and “The Tonight Show” (NBC). Sarah also creates unique one-off events for Hermes, Google, Target, Rose Bowl (NBC), Thanksgiving Day Parade (NBC),“The Kelly Clarkson Show,” (NBC) “The View” (NBC) and “The Kennedy Center Honors” (CBS).

SCOTT PASK (Scenic Design) has received Tony Awards for The Book of Mormon, The Coast of Utopia and The Pillowman.

Selected credits: Grey House, Gutenberg!

The Musical!, Some Like It Hot, Ain’t No Mo’, Finding Neverland, American Buffalo (Tony nom), The Prom, The Band’s Visit (Tony nom), Mean Girls (Tony nom), Waitress, Pippin (Tony nom), I’ll Eat You Last, Hair, Pal Joey (Tony nom), Urinetown.

For Netflix: “Oh, Hello!,” “John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous...,” “John Mulaney-Baby J ,” “Hasan Minhaj -The King’s Jester” (ADG nom). Cirque du Soliel’s Amaluna.

Insta @scottpaskstudio TILLY GRIMES (Costume Design) is an Irish/Greek designer based in New York.

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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST Desk nominations. Recent/forthcoming: We live in Cairo (NYTW) Ratatouille: A TikTok Musical (dir. Lucy Moss). Broadway: I need That starring Danny Devito, Shucked (dir.

Jack O’Brien). West End: Mad House (dir.

Moritz von Stülpnagel). NYC: Roundabout, BAM, MTC, MCC, Playwrights Horizons, Atlantic, Ars Nova, Red Bull, Cherry Lane, The Pearl, Clubbed Thumb, New Georges and La Mama E.T.C. tillygrimes.com.

Instagram: missTgrimes JAPHY WEIDEMAN (Lighting Designer).

20 Broadway shows: The Heart of Rock n Roll, The Piano Lesson, Summer 1976, Dear Evan Hansen, The Visit, The Nance, Of Mice and Men, Airline Highway, Lobby Hero, Bright Star, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. West End: Dear Evan Hansen, A Nice Fish, and Blackbird. Production Designer for Liz Phair’s Exile in Guyville national tour, and for Hasan Minhaj’s The King’s Jester at Radio City. 5 Tony Nominations for Lighting Design.

JOHN SHIVERS (Sound Design). Shucked (Tony and Drama Desk Awards nominee), Beauty and the Beast (new production), Pretty Woman, Cirque du Soleil’s Paramour, Kinky Boots (Tony Award recipient), Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway, Leap of Faith, Bonnie & Clyde, Sister Act, 9 to 5, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Little Mermaid, Tarzan, In My Life, Billy Crystal’s 700 Sundays.

International: Wicked, Tarzan, The Lion King in Shanghai and Singapore. Regional: The Muny (2015-present), Trading Places, The Wanderer, Becoming Nancy, Rock of Ages, The Heart of Rock and Roll, Harmony, The Nutty Professor, Tales of the City, Emma, Robin and the 7 Hoods.

MIA NEAL (Wig Design). Academy Award, Emmy, Drama Desk, BAFTA and Critic Choice recipient. Mia Neal’s theatre credits include Shuffle Along, Iceman Cometh, A Raisin in the Sun, West Side Story, KPOP on Broadway, Ain’t No Mo’. Film and TV credits: Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Uncut Gems, Jazzman’s Blues, White Noise, “Annie

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Live.” Mia is a Gary, IN, native and attended Jackson State University and Juilliard Wig/ Makeup Apprentice Program.

JASON HOWLAND (Music Supervisor, Orchestrator, Arranger). Grammy and Emmy-winning producer and arranger, and Tony-nominated composer/producer.

Composer: The Great Gatsby, Paradise Square (ten Tony nominations), Little Women (three Tony nominations), Ikuru (Tokyo), Tokyo Love Story (Tokyo), Swing Days (Seoul), A Man (Tokyo), Christmas in Connecticut (Goodspeed), Last Days of Summer (KC Rep). Musical director/ arranger on Broadway: Shucked, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Grammy), Bonnie & Clyde, Wonderland, Jekyll & Hyde, Les Misérables, The Civil War, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Taboo. International: Death note, Your lie in April, Cyrano, Fist of the North Star, Mata Hari, Man Who Laughs, Dracula.

Proud father of Nina and Noah.

STRANGE CRANIUM (Electronic Music Design). Billy Jay Stein is CEO and founder.

Hiro Iida is lead designer. Broadway Credits include- Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Grammy Award as music producer/mixer); Tammy Faye; A Wonderful World; The Great Gatsby; The Notebook; Shucked; Parade; MJ; Kimberly Akimbo; 1776; Paradise Square; Caroline, or Change; Diana; Tootsie; Mean Girls; The Band’s Visit; Fun Home; Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark; Hairspray; Amélie; Tuck Everlasting; The Rocky Horror Show; Jekyll & Hyde. strangecranium.com, strikeaudio.com DEREK KOLLURI (Associate Director) is a director, writer and actor from Wichita, KS. In addition to Shucked, he serves as Associate Director for Hood. His work has been seen across the country with theaters and companies including 600 Highwaymen, the Rude Mechs, the Public Theatre, and Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

ROBIN MASELLA (Associate Choreographer). Choreography & Performing Credits: Shucked, The Heart of Rock & Roll, Bad Cinderella, Frozen,

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, Cats, Evita, Chicago, The Wanderer, “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,” The Tony Awards, NY City Center, Lincoln Center.

Love to the Shucked Team, Mom, Dad, Benji, & Marc. Follow @robinmasella NICK WILLIAMS (Music Director).

Broadway: Beautiful the Carole King Musical. Off-Broadway: Marvelous Wonderettes, Silence! Tours: Beautiful, Dirty Dancing, Flashdance, Frozen, The Color Purple, RENT. Regional: Beautiful (Ogunquit, Tuachan), The Good War (Northlight & Maltz Jupiter). Recording: “O Holy Night” (Carols for a Cure Vol. 14).

MICHAEL J. PASSARO (Production Supervisor). Thirty-three Broadway credits, including Moulin Rouge!, Cher Show, Bright Star, History Boys, Carousel (LCT), Angels in America, Will Rogers Follies, Starlight Express. Associate professor/advisor for the MFA stage management program at Columbia University. For DFP and Midas always! Dedicated to the memory and mentorship of Perry Cline.

ALAN D. KNIGHT (Production Stage Manager) has been touring the country for over a decade with credits including Beetlejuice, Jesus Christ Superstar, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Les Misérables, The Sound of Music and Mamma Mia!.

Lots of love to his family back in Michigan!

STEPHANIE HALBEDEL (Stage Manager). National Tours: Beetlejuice, Jesus Christ Superstar, Miss Saigon, Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, Dirty Dancing, Blue Man Group. All the love & corny jokes to my huge fam all across the country.

LILY ARCHAMBAULT (Assistant Stage Manager) is thrilled to be part of the Shucked SM team! 1st National Tour: TINA - The Tina Turner Musical; Off-Broadway: Harmony: A New Musical; Regional: Transcendence Theatre Company, WPPAC, The Wick, The Lost Colony. Love to Joey & family! lilyarchambault.com

DHYANA COLONY (Company Manager).150+ cities played with Jagged Little Pill, Oklahoma!, What the Constitution…, Secret Garden, Jersey Boys, Chicago, Spelling Bee, Twelve Angry Men, Hairspray, Les Misérables, Fosse. Love to Justin who holds down the fort while I’m in Cob County. Proud ATPAM member.

JOHN MILLER (Music Coordinator).

Over 140 Broadway shows, including: The Great Gatsby, A Beautiful Noise, Death of a Salesman, MJ the Musical, Mrs. Doubtfire, Ain’t Too Proud, Tina—The Tina Turner Musical, Oklahoma!, Once on This Island, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Waitress, Miss Saigon, Les Misérables and Jersey Boys. Studio musician (bass) for Leonard Cohen, Madonna, Bette Midler, Eric Clapton, Carly Simon, BB King, Portishead, Billy Joel and Bob Dylan.

Johnmillerbass.com STEPHEN KOPEL, CSA (Casting).

Broadway: & Juliet; Good Night, Oscar; A Christmas Carol; Moulin Rouge!; 1776; Jagged Little Pill; Caroline, or Change; Trouble in Mind; The Play That Goes Wrong; Beautiful; The Lifespan of a Fact; Once; Amelie; Sunday in the Park…; On a Clear Day; Kiss Me, Kate; She Loves Me; Holiday Inn; On the Twentieth Century; Violet; The Glass Menagerie; The Mystery of Edwin Drood; Anything Goes; The Scottsboro Boys.

JUNIPER STREET PRODUCTIONS (Production Management) formed in 1998, JSP has managed more than 100 Broadway, Off-Broadway and national tours. Currently: & Juliet, Big Gay Jamboree, Death Becomes Her, Elf, Harry Potter, Hell’s Kitchen, Kimberly Akimbo, MJ The Musical, Moulin Rouge, Once Upon A Mattress, Romeo & Juliet, Some Like It Hot, Stereophonic, The Great Gatsby, The Outsiders, The Roommate, Water for Elephants. juniperstreet.com.

ARTHOUSE (Digital Advertising) is a fullservice digital agency that partners with forward-thinking advertisers in the strategy and design of innovative brand campaigns.

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RCI THEATRICALS (General Manager).

Current and recent productions include & Juliet (Broadway & tour), Hadestown (Broadway and tour), Gypsy, Our Town, The Heart of Rock & Roll, Spamalot, Shucked (Broadway & tour), Harmony, All the Devils Are Here, Jagged Little Pill (Broadway and tour), Pictures From Home, A Soldier’s Play (tour), Ohio State Murders, A Christmas Carol, Take Me Out, American Buffalo, The Minutes, Ain’t Too Proud, The Inheritance, Oklahoma! (Broadway and tour), Anastasia. rcitheatricals.com BOND THEATRICAL (Tour Booking, Marketing & Publicity) is an independentlyowned theatrical booking, marketing and publicity company representing awardwinning Broadway shows and live entertainment properties. BOND connects artists and audiences by forming strategic, authentic and profitable partnerships between producers and presenters across North America. For a complete list of current projects, please visit BondTheatrical.com MARATHON DIGITAL (Social Media) is a team of community cultivators and content creators decreasing the distance between brands and their fans. Clients include: Hamilton, Hadestown, The Outsiders, Back to the Future, Stereophonic, The Last Five Years and more. Run with us: MarathonDGTL.com PIONEER THEATRE COMPANY (Developmental Theatre) is Utah’s premier professional theatre company and is in residence at the University of Utah. Led by Artistic Director Karen Azenberg and Interim Managing Director Diane L. Parisi, PTC is dedicated to the development of new works and reimagining classics for contemporary audiences. More info at PioneerTheatre.org.

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OPRY ENTERTAINMENT (Underlying Rights). Rooted in the unparalleled country music history of the Grand Ole Opry, Opry Entertainment Group connects artists and fans through its growing content and entertainment portfolio that includes the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium, ACL Live at the Moody Theater, Ole Red, WSM Radio and Circle Network.

MIKE BOSNER (Producer) produced the Tony-Winning, Grammy Nominated phenomenon Shucked on Broadway. He also produced the Tony, Olivier and Grammywinning musical Beautiful - The Carole King Musical alongside his longtime partner and friend Paul Blake. Since its inception, Beautiful’s multiple productions include Broadway, U.S. tour, London’s West End, U.K. tour, Australia and Japan. Currently there is a feature film of Beautiful in development, produced by Tom Hanks/ Gary Goetzman of Playtone and Paul Blake.

Bosner will serve as executive producer.

Other credits include the Broadway revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard starring Tony winner Glenn Close featuring an unprecedented 40-piece orchestra.

The most important production of all is his family, with endless love for his girls Brittany, Sydney and Mia. JASON OWEN (Producer) has been recognized by Variety and Billboard as one of modern-day entertainment’s most forward-thinking executives. Known for his success in the realms of music, film and television, Owen is the founder and CEO of Sandbox Entertainment Group, a full-service management, entertainment and production company representing superstar talent including Kate Hudson, Kacey Musgraves, Faith Hill, Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town, Dan+Shay and more. The Monument Records co-president is an Emmy Award-winning producer and PGA member who continues to produce dozens of specials, documentaries, series and original programming for ABC, NBC, FOX, Showtime, CMT, Amazon, Paramount+ and Apple TV+.

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST AEG/JAY MARCIANO (Producer). Jay Marciano is chairman and CEO of AEG Presents. Jay has overseen record-setting global tours by artists including Elton John, the Rolling Stones, Justin Bieber and Luke Combs, and iconic festivals such as Coachella, Stagecoach and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, among many others.

JEFFREY A. SINE (Co-Producer) is a co-founder and partner of the Raine Group. He is a board member of Manhattan Theatre Club, National Public Radio (NPR) Foundation, Educational Testing Service, TelevisaUnivision, Arm, and American University. He has produced many plays and musicals over the past two decades on Broadway and in London’s West End and is a three-time Tony Award winner. Love to Samira, Jonathon, Roan, Shailen, and Maya.

RICCARDO SCHMID (Co-Producer) is a first-time co-producer and proud to join his father Walter Schmid in this production of Shucked.

BOB BOYETT (Co-Producer). Broadway: Sweeney Todd; Dancin’; A Doll’s House; Some Like It Hot; Company; Macbeth; Tootsie; …Mockingbird; Dear Evan Hansen; One Man, Two Guvnors; The Drowsy Chaperone; War Horse; History Boys; South Pacific; Coast of Utopia and Spamalot.

Named Commander of British Empire for Drama was bestowed upon Robert Boyett by Queen Elizabeth II. EST/EMILY TISCH (Co-Producer). Emily Tisch Sussman, a political consultant and host of the “She Pivots” podcast, is joining as co-producer alongside the theatrical investment fund Eastern Standard Time, founded by entrepreneur Richard Mumby, and creator and producer Benj Pasek. With their passion and experience, this trio is thrilled to help bring this show to life.

Let’s get shucked!

JEREMIAH J. HARRIS (Co-Producer).

Executive chairman, chief creative officer and founder of PRG. Producing credits include Tony Award-winning Company,

American Buffalo, Beetlejuice, Tony Awardwinning The Outsiders, Stereophonic, Dear Evan Hansen, Diana the Musical, SpiderMan Turn Off the Dark and Drama Desk Award-winning The Prom. Jere is also a partner in Grove Entertainment.

JAMES L. NEDERLANDER (CoProducer). President of Nederlander Organization. Credits: Kimberly Akimbo, Some Like It Hot, MJ, Titanique, Tina—The Tina Turner Musical, The Lehman Trilogy, My Fair Lady, The Band’s Visit, On Your Feet!, Meteor Shower, The Elephant Man, I’ll Eat You Last, Next to Normal, The Color Purple, Movin’ Out and many others.

TERRY SCHNUCK (Co-Producer). Five time Tony Award-winning producer whose credits include The Wiz, Shucked, Plaza Suite, Beetlejuice, The Prom, Bandstand, Sunset Boulevard, Fun Home (Tony), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Matilda, Clybourne Park (Tony), The Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess (Tony), Hair (Tony), Spring Awakening (Tony), Shear Madness, Falling and Silence! The Musical.

MIRANDA GOHH (Co-Producer & Associate Producer) is thrilled to join the Shucked family! She is the Associate Producer of Mike Bosner Productions.

Select credits: Cabaret, Suffs, Just For Us, Here Lies Love, A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, KPOP. Founder: TheatreProducersOfColor.org. Co-Founder: TheIndustryStandardGroup.com.

DUDAALLEN (Co-Producer). Christopher Allen: Broadway/Burn the Floor. In Vegas, Tap Dogs and Beehive. Kevin Duda: Exec.

Producer for Hallmark Channel. Upcoming Senior Class (The Olney, May 2025). As producing partners, Shucked (Broadway), Legerdemain (The Venetian Resort), Shucked Bourbon. Upcoming: Fetching Water.

JOHN GORE ORGANIZATION (Co-Producer) is the leading presenter, distributor, and marketer of Broadway theater worldwide. Under the supervision of 22-time Tony-winning producer John DPAC | 40M

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST Gore (Chairman and CEO), the family of companies includes Broadway Across America and Broadway.com. Productions include: MJ, Moulin Rouge!, & Juliet, The Outsiders, Hell’s Kitchen, Stereophonic, Suffs.

MADISON WELLS LIVE (Co-Producer) is the live entertainment arm of Gigi Pritzker’s award-winning production company, Madison Wells. Led by Jamie Forshaw, the division focuses on artist-driven projects with partners aligned in the belief that great storytelling can provoke, inspire and move audiences around the world. Select credits: Swept Away, We Live in Cairo, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, Company, Hadestown, The Inheritance, Million Dollar Quartet and Seven Deadly Sins.

ZKM MEDIA (Co-Producer). Randi Zuckerberg, Eric Kuhn and Justin Mikita are a Tony Award-winning team of producers, collaborators and friends.

Previous productions include Dana H., Is This a Room, The Inheritance (2020 Tony Award) and Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! (2019 Tony Award). Tours include Oklahoma! and Magic Mike Live. On Instagram: @RandiZuckerberg, @EricJKuhn, @JustinMikita.

REBA McENTIRE (Co-Producer & Official Stalksperson) is a multimedia entertainment mogul with a career that includes music, television, film, theater and retail. She can currently be seen on NBC as a coach on “The Voice,” in addition to her new sitcom “Happy’s Place.”

STAFF FOR SHUCKED GENERAL MANAGEMENT RCI THEATRICALS David R. Richards Joe Christopher Danielle Karliner Naish Beverly Edwards Kevin Greene Steve Hohne Justin Black Kyle Bonder Gabrielle Johnson-Nieporent Alexander Parra Georgina Ratnatunga Megan Ringeling Bradley Baumhover Kristine Covillo Lynch Allison Lehman Christian Palomares Sarah Shutt

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COMPANY MANAGER Dhyana Colony Assistant Company Manager ........................ James Neal TOUR BOOKING, MARKETING & PUBLICITY BOND THEATRICAL bondtheatrical.com TOUR BOOKING Temah Higgins Mollie Mann Wendy Roberts Madison St. Amour Jesse Daniels Laura Rizzo Nilesha Alexander Kolten Bell MARKETING & PUBLICITY DIRECTION DJ Martin Marc Viscardi Melissa Cohen Scotland Newton DIGITAL ADVERTISING ARTHOUSE Sara Fitzpatrick Marc Mettler Travis Moser Ali Bloomston Yael Matlow Brandon Stansell Kat Largent Chris Pacileo SOCIAL MEDIA MARATHON DIGITAL Mike Karns Melanie Pateiro Chad Burris Kerri Delisi Polina Sapershteyn Nathan McMonigle PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT JUNIPER STREET PRODUCTIONS Hillary Blanken Sadie Alisa Burkett Horrigan Guy Kwan Ana Rose Greene Victoria Bullard Ross Leonard Hannah Wilson Abby Filiaggi Carolyn Bonaccorsi Christopher Childs Laura Zamsky CASTING C12 CASTING Stephen Kopel Carrie Gardner Jillian Cimini Neal Buckley Sujotta Pace Rayshaun Sandlin LEGAL COUNSEL LEVINE PLOTKIN & MENIN, LLP Loren Plotkin Conrad Rippy Susan Mindell Dan Watkins Emily Erstling Kevin Hess Cris Criswell Associate General Manager......................KYLE BONDER Production Supervisor.................. MICHAEL J. PASSARO Production Stage Manager ...................ALAN D. KNIGHT Stage Manager ................................ Stephanie Halbedel Assistant Stage Manager.......................Lily Archambault Associate Director.......................................Derek Kolluri Associate Choreographer ..........................Robin Masella Dance Captain .............................................Nick Raynor Assistant Dance Captain ............................ Carly Caviglia Associate Scenic Designer ................. Orit Jacoby Carroll Assistant Scenic Designers ................Frank McCullough, Anton Volovsek Associate Costume Designer ..................Caity Mulkearns Assistant Costume Designer ...... Kindall Houston Almond Design Membership Candidate .............. Nazir Velazquez Tailor & Draper .......................................Ellen Bredehoft

Associate Lighting Designer ..............................Ken Wills Assistant Lighting Designer ...................Paul Vaillancourt Moving Light Programmer .................Jeremy Goldenberg Associate Sound Designer ........................Kevin Kennedy Associate Hair and Wig Designers .... Mark Bailey Capalbo, Sun Ju Kim Production Carpenter .............................. Erik E. Hansen Consulting Production Wardrobe ....Mary Johnston Rutherford Production Electrician............................ Jeremy Wahlers Associate Production Electrician ......................Erik Plath Production Sound ..................................Walter Trarbach Production Properties Supervisor ................Buist Bickley Production Properties Associate .............. Rachel Kenner Production Properties Assistant ................. Avara Hebert Head Carpenter .............................. Timothée Courouble Deck Carpenter..................................... Nathaniel Reindl Advance Carpenter/Crew Swing .............. Brylan Ranscht Head Props...................................................Katie Uleau Assistant Props ........................................David Summey Head Electrician ..........................................Alex Barthel Assistant Electrician/Spot Operator ................. Roe Woolf Head Sound..............................................Thomas White Assistant Sound .................................... Lucas Swinehart Wardrobe Supervisor .......................... Jeffrey McGovney Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor.............. Cecilia Gutierrez Hair/Make Up Supervisor ........................Tatiana Urusow Production Assistants .....Samantha Clarke, Jenna Coffey, Dominique R Nadeau Company Management Assistant ........ Michael Quadrino Assistant to Director ...........................Jeremiah Maestas Music Coordinator .........................................John Miller Assistant to John Miller ..................... Jennifer Coolbaugh Additional Drum Arrangements .......................Chris Jago Additional Guitar Arrangements ............. Kevin Ramessar MainBrain/Ableton Programmer ....... Christopher Pettifor Strange Cranium Music Copyists JoAnn Kane Music/Russ Bartmus, Megan Sperger Casting Associate ...................................... Neal Buckley Cultural Competency Consultant ... DeWanda Smith-Soeder Physical Therapy ........Neurosport Physical Therapy, Inc. Assistant General Manager .............. Bradley Baumhover Comptroller .......................RCI Theatricals/Steve Hohne, Alexander Parra RCI Theatricals Interns................. Genevieve Bellavance, Matthew Guerber, Rachel Sacks Banking ................. City National Bank/Rita Marie Pelosi, Marian Tejada Insurance ........................Risk Strategies/Anthony Pittari Accountant ...................................WithumSmith+Brown/ Robert Fried, CPA, Karen Kowgios, CPA, Anthony W. Moore, CPA, Scott Bartolf, CPA. Payroll ............................... Checks and Balances Payroll Tour Marketing & Publicity Office .........BOND Theatrical/ Jenny Bates, Bailey Ford, Steph Kelleher, Harrison Mootoo, Elisabeth Reyes, Linda Stewart, Jacob Stuckelman, Hannah Wallace Brand Strategy..............................................The Season Social Media ......................................... Marathon Digital Production Photographer .....................Matthew Murphy/ Murphy Made Commercial ....................................................Cinevative Video ............................................ Pirate Shark Dinosaur Merchandising ............................... Platypus Productions Merchandising Tour Manager.................... Hayley Cohen Tour Travel & Housing........................ Road Rebel Global New York Housing...........................ABA/Elizabeth Helke Rental Car Partner .......................... AVIS/John Copeland

Service and J.P Carrier Inc. Costumes by Tricorne, Inc., Timberlake Studios, Inc. and Arel Studio, Inc. Pintler Costumes and Technologies. Custom embroidery by Jimmy McBride. Millinery and crafts by Arnold S Levine, Inc. Shirts by Cego. Fabric design, printing and dyeing by Dyenamix. Custom suits by Giliberto Designs. Painting

by Hochi Asiatico Studio. Drums and percussion by Pearl Drums, Zildjian Cymbals, Los Cabos Drumsticks, Aquarian Drum Heads, LP and Big Bang Distribution. Souvenir program and merchandise designed and created by Platypus Productions LLC. Rehearsed at New 42 Studios.

SPECIAL THANKS Brittany Bosner, Manny Azenberg, David Berlin, Liza Montesano, Joe Machota, John MacGregor, Chris Till, Kevin Lin, Gail Gellman, Robert Carlton, Leslie Cohea, Taryn Anderson, Jake Basden, Charlotte Wilcox, Katie Admire. shuckedmusical.com Instagram: @shuckedmusical Facebook: Shucked Musical TikTok: @shuckedmusical 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.

The musicians employed in this production are members of the Associated Musicians of Greater New York, Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians.

United Scenic Artists • Local USA 829

of the I.A.T.S.E. represents

the Designers & Scenic Artists for the American Theatre ATPAM, the Association of Theatrical Press Agents & Managers (IATSE Local 18032), represents the Press Agents, Company Managers and Theatre Managers employed on this production.

Backstage and Front of the House Employees are represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (or I.A.T.S.E.).

This production is produced by a member of The Broadway League in collaboration with our professional union-represented employees.

CREDITS Scenic items fabricated by Global Scenic Services. Lighting equipment from PRG Lighting. Sound equipment by Sound Associates, Inc. Props by Brenbri Props. Additional props

by Prop & Paint, Susan Barras, Joe Cairo, Brandon Hardy and Rob McFadyen. Enhance a Colour and Shawn RileyRau. Trucking provided by Clark Transfer, Rossi Delivery

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In Spring 2024, DPAC named Alex Fluker (Panther Creek High School) and Conor Kruger (Enloe High School) The DPAC Rising Star Awards’ Best Actress and Best Actor winners. Alex and Conor then went on to compete nationally at The Jimmy Awards®.

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Entering and Exiting the Seating Area Please time your exits and reentry to the seating area to occur only at intermission or breaks between songs.

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DPAC’S CLUB OF 15

Season Seat Members Since 2008 Thank You For Supporting Us for 15 Years Thomas Wong & Sandy Moulton Phyllis Parrott Michele & Perry M. Taylor Carl Forsyth Kara & Gerald Battle Marianne Ward Sara Pottenger Giannina Wiegand Louis Soleo Cheri Sundaram Jason Herne Patricia Dennos Marjorie Y. Burton Terry & Beverly Rudolph Dr. Philip Pearce Carol Pinkasavage Herbert & JoAnn Amey Kelli Thomas Nancy Lee Heidi Huber & Donald Early Patti Lingafelt Rebecca Sbrollini Michael Oeser Jill & Brent Willett Brent Simpson Joanne Goodwyn Rachel Page Sue Duncan John L. Roth Anthony Lewitt Clare & Richard Fair Carlton Midyette Stephen Oxley Daniel & Leslie Kutner Diane Linfors James L. Travis & Renee Tyre David & Carol Sclove Michael C. McGee Susan Amey Michelle & Marshall Wilcoxen David Bartlett Brian & Cathy Thomas Margaret E. Jackson Tracy Futhey & Cindy Jeffrey Timothy & Lori Rowe Robert & Tiffany Taylor Lisa J. Orgren Marcia & David Lorimer

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Cathy Cozart Robert Cadwallader Marilyn Kelley Robert & Mary Anne Peter Shirley Wells Daniel Ellison & Jim Denney Elaine Moody Eddie Blount Charles Darsie & Sandra Cook Floalice Reaves Eric Dingfelder Russ & Debra Smith David Stefan Scott & Kristen Selig Susan & Bobby Caddell Stephen Schewel Matthew & Robin Privette Barbara Rowland & Maude Cuchiara Rita Anita Linger Gene Carlone James Forrest & Lauren Fuhrer Linda C. Perry Wendy Tanson Susan W. Sharpe Eric Lubbs Ronald Pledger Kathryn Peters William Autry Marcia Rementer Judy Moneta Hank & Diane Walker Robert Harrison Tracey Goetz Debra & Edward Gerhardt Michael Connelly Leonard & Donna Kovalick James & Christy Gudaitis and Anne & Shrin Rajagopalan James Murray Richard & Teresa Hornaday Michael Canale Marie Sappenfield Kirstin Pellom John & Lou Anne Crumpler Michael & Denice Cotten Carolyn Eckhardt Thomas Herbert

David C. McNeill Allen & Claire Wilcox Cynthia Blakley Gale Meyer Kathy & Craig Hoffmeier Howard & Margaret Eisenson Michelle & Robert Hunt Damian Makarushka & Cheryl Crupi Penny Paskoff Alfred Harvey Kevin Turner Debbie A. Miller & Rachael Hansen Susan C. Ross & Tom B. Hadzor Paula McClain Carl A. Johnson Tamar Avineri Kevin Jackson Willis Ward Nancy C & Christopher Bolen Betty Bartolotta Judy J. Gibbs Charlotte R. & J Clark John Dailey Jr. Leonard & Elaine Goodwin John & Priscilla Morgan Jean J. Kramarik Keith & Kristine Sullivan Kelli Braunbach & Laurie Rose Laura S. Hall Sam & Becky Nichols Carol & William Wilcox and Dawn & David Wilcox Ira D. Mueller Randy & Robin Mullis Phil Kearney Anna Ho Debbi Schwartz John Denning Robert Drucker Paul & Linda Naylor Renee & Burt Rauch Mike & Sarah Woodard Spencer Muse Helen Hinton Barbara Taylor Jane Hardin

DPAC’S CLUB OF 15

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DPAC’S CLUB OF 15

Andrew Vitulano & Charles Deangelo Tammy B. Lamm Patrick Cacchio Keith & Karen Sherman Darrick Woods Steven Hess Mickie Krzyzewski Cynthia Burgess Natalie Dekle Kristin Powell Rita Magas Linda Chappel Nancy Newell Patricia Endsley Blair & Martha Sheppard Elizabeth & Donald Holt Dennis Nicholson Pamela Strand Doug Buckland Susan Rust Polly & Jerry Doliner Conrad Kunkel Lisa Ruckdeschel Sandra Krevat Nancy R. Miller Stacy Abramowitz Marion Thullbery Steve & Lisa Feierstein Marilyn Hays Gage Bennington Gracelyn Cromwell Mark & Linda Binkley Jennifer Blazing Ellen Marsland & Torey Peeler Terri Sherrill Mitch Mumma Lee Barnes Scott Williams Anne Poisson & Vicki Childers Victoria & Peter Childers Richard Forringer Wendy & James Speir Susan & William Reinhardt John & Lucy Grant Sandra Daughtry Lauren Vincent Wanda D. Lloyd Ann Jackson Fern Szulgit Diane Kelly Charles H. Montgomery Jeanne Watkinson Lisa Rist

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Rachel Bath Mendy Legleiter Marcia Grogan Judy & Danny Rains David & Cassandra Kennedy Amy & Chris Brown Susan & Richard McFall Mary C. Gillan Nicole Clayton Robert & Susan White Jeanett Newsome Adrienne Howard John & Sandra Atkins Sarah Artz Susan Lynch Carolyn London Rachelle Friedrick Carol Myers Jean Spaulding Lynne Jung Mary Jo Hassett & Patty Cheifetz Wendy Jacobs & Caleb Meredith Ellen & Ken Reckhow Morris & Jane Weinberger Ashley Freedman Prince Bull Janet H. Blue Richard & Laura Riedel Steven Asher Mondora Griggs Karen Guidry Janae & Lynn F. Andrews Wink & Nancy Swain Tanja Atkins Robert & Mary Long Barry Radcliffe Katherine Ross Kasey Michael Susan LeGrand Laura E. English Perry Jeffries Elaine Durr Mark Pogers Irene Laube Stacie Halbert Herbert & Lisa Fox Sherry H. Thomas Robyn Hoffman Chandra Mosley Jeff Jeanneret Sharon Weaver Elaine Malone

Susan Aycock Eric Lipp Richard Jacobs Becky House Barbara & John Long Amy S. Peters Tina Early Jackie Wolfe Tallman Trask III & Molly Trask James & Jennifer Rosen and Elizabeth Moshier Jennifer Hall Paula and Ron Lang Anne Marie Reppucci Catherine Hren Linda Tugurian Linda Yankes and Mary Adcock Susan Clifton Lowell & Scarlett Oakley Michael Relf Kenneth & Robin Leto Andrius & Kristin Benokraitis Melissa Mertz Barbara Holbrook & Christine Rodio Lawren Stevens Courtney S. Brown Heather Hester Gayle B. Harris Mary Casey Marc & Kimberly Macenko Delphine Riley & Kendra Timberlake Mary Beth Cecil Sandra Mills Ellen F. Cox Patricia Sprouse and Wendy & Michael Elder Toni Whitaker Alice Parsons Patricia Robinson & Carolyn Schuldt John & Mary Sampson Bret & Janet Stolp Dawayne & Joi Whittington Nancy & Tom Metzloff Brant & Nicole Burnett Vicki Westbrook Brenda Kay Johnson Carolyn H. Borden & Margaret Vermillion Carlton & Susan White Chris Underwood Guy & Mindy Solie

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Robert P. Black Ellen McDermott & James Mollmann Kelly Kuss Alton Williams Stephanie Rogers Mary Ann Ruegg Alice L. Sharpe Virginia English David & Joanne Simel Diane Neer Synthia Sweere & Teresa Winstead Jill & Sean Doran Jennifer Burch Amy Csorba Kay & Wade Gresham Wm. Christopher Clarke Emma & Ashlee Smart Tracy Wang M.D. Scott Harmon & David Helwig Irvin Eisen Michelle & John Dennis Timothy Chadwick Richard & James Tyler-Walker Shelia & Lamar Willis Valerie Kempf & Jeni L. Hauver Laura & Bob Clarke Felix & Mary Markham Stacy & David Bright and Shelia & Dan Mollin Phillip & Judy Stover Craig & Jennifer Cadwallader Sandy & Harvey Cohen Teresa T. Brown Mitchell & Carol Krucoff Jacqueline Quirk Earl & Connie Kirby Kerry Haynie Jay & Julie Harris Anne Marie Dubnansky & Claire Druckenbrod Marcia DiMartino Elizabeth Fitzsimmons & MaryFrances Porch Kelli Brooks Michael Rice Eugene & Signe Brown Megan Wilson & Deborah LoBiondo Douglass & Patricia Durrett Steven Tapp Elliot & Connie Bossen Britt Haynes

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obile entry is a safe, easy, convenient, and contactless way to access and manage your tickets all in one place.

Safety is every venue’s #1 priority and mobile entry gives DPAC a better understanding of who guests are prior to every performance through this new adaptation. Now, more than ever, it is critical for venues to know who is in possession of each ticket to share important information with them before the doors open and the show begins.

With mobile entry, powered by DPAC’s official ticketing partner Ticketmaster, there’s no need for direct contact or physical exchange of your ticket. Mobile entry guarantees a quick and safe ticket scan straight from your phone.

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Always be aware, though. Do not purchase tickets from unauthorized online ticket brokers. Don’t be fooled by online websites who mimic DPAC’s name or website or offer tickets they might not even have. Go directly to DPACnc.com or to Ticketmaster.com. 

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