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Features 8 Come Fly Away

52 Beat the Heat This Summer

12 Rockin’ the Boat, Nicely

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Twyla Tharp’s contemporary dance musical returns to Atlanta.

If you need to relax and cool off, try these Georgia-based getaways.

48 Fox Fun Facts

The Performance

Departments

15 Program and notes

40 Information 41 Staff/Etiquette 42 Dining Guide 60 The Buzz

Atlanta’s Glenn Rainey returns with Guys and Dolls.

How much do you know about the Fox Theatre’s rockin’ history?

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Twyla Tharp’s Come Fly Away features the music of Frank Sinatra and a 14-piece big band on stage.

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xxhey say you never forget your first love, and that appears to be true for Twyla Tharp’s Come Fly Away and the city of Atlanta. The Frank Sinatra-themed musical, which premiered at Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre in September 2009, returns this summer to the Fabulous Fox Theatre, presented by Theater of the Stars.

In keeping with its 50-plus-year mission to produce and present the best of Broadway musicals, Theatre of the Stars brings back the hit Aug. 2-7. The show debuted on Broadway in March 2010, and closed in September that same year.

The story is infused with well-known classics by Ol’ Blue Eyes, “That’s Life” and “My Way,” for example, and takes place in a packed 1940s-style nightclub, where eight characters dance

in and out of love. The characters play off one another and explore themes such as romance, friendship, platonic negotiation, coy encounter, temptation and one-night-stand. It’s likely that anyone experiencing the show will relate to some, if not many, of the situations and emotions explored. The cast is joined onstage by a 14-piece big band.

Tharp is well-known internationally, nationally and in Atlanta — for performances of her award-winning Atlanta’s Performing Arts Publication 9

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to the man who was a radio, television and film performer, as well as a concert star, producer, director and allaround showman, who captured people’s hearts and imaginations for more than 60 years.

Come Fly Away is produced on tour

by Nederlander Presentations, by special arrangement with the Frank Sinatra Family and Frank Sinatra Enterprises.

It features scenic design by James Youmans, costume design by Katherine Roth, lighting design by Donald Holder and sound design by Peter McBoyle. Additional arrangements and orchestrations are by Dave Pierce and Don Sebesky. Music supervision is by Dave Pierce.

Come Fly Away dances circles around the Fox stage Aug. 2-7. Jeff Al-Mashat is a writer, speaker and fundraiser who has worked in Atlanta’s non-profit community for the past 17 years.

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dance musical Movin’ Out, set to the music and lyrics of Billy Joel; and The Times Are A-Changing, featuring Bob Dylan’s poetic lyrics, her choreography and the Atlanta Ballet. Atlanta Ballet performed her In the Upper Room in its 2008-09 season, and plans to do the world premiere of Tharpe’s The Princess and the Goblin in this season.

Tharp and Sinatra are no strangers in the night. In 1976, she created a duet for herself and Mikhail Baryshnikov for American Ballet Theatre titled Once More Frank. She choreographed 1982’s Nine Sinatra Songs and, in 1984, Sinatra Suite. Sinatra asked that the latter be performed when he received his Kennedy Center Honors Award. Come Fly Away’s score combines classic and newly discovered vocal performances from the Sinatra archives, along with his signature classics.

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Rockin’ the boat, nicely Atlanta’s Glenn Rainey returns in Guys and Dolls

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hen Glenn Rainey walks onstage as Nicely-Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls, chances are he’ll have at least a few friends in the audience cheering him on.

What was it about being onstage that compelled you to make acting a career?

I knew early on that it stirred something within me. There was something about being able to be someone else onstage that I loved. I was a band nerd in high school, and though not necessarily 12 EncoreAtlantA.com

unpopular, I gained more acceptance when my peers saw me perform. I knew it would become a huge part of my life.

Last year you earned two Suzi Bass Awards nominations for your work in Atlanta theater. What was it like being recognized for your work in two productions in the same year?

I was so honored to receive the nominations for leading actor and featured actor in a musical, and to win for leading actor playing Edna in Hairspray at the Atlanta Lyric Theatre Continued on page 50

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Rainey grew up in Newnan and lives in Atlanta, where he’s built an impressive resume that includes work with the Atlanta Lyric Theatre, Alliance Theatre and Theater of the Stars. But he also has appeared in films such as Enchanted and The Shaggy Dog, and on Broadway in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. We recently caught up with Rainey to talk about performing on the Great White Way, being recognized by his peers and why Guys and Dolls is such an enduring classic.

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COME FLY AWAY A NEW MUSICAL

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MATTHEW STOCKWELL DIBBLE ASHLEY BLAIR FITZGERALD CODY GREEN Martin harveY LAURIE KANYOK RAMONA KELLEY MARIELYS MOLINA JOHN SELYA RON TODOROWSKI CHRISTOPHER VO With

ANTHONY BURRELL MALLAURI ESQUIBEL MARINA LAZZARETTO MEREDITH MILES MARCEEA MORENO CANDY OLSEN JULIUS ANTHONY RUBIO AMY RUGGIERO JUSTIN URSO TANAIRI SADE VAZQUEZ CHEHON WESPI-TSCHOPP MICHAEL WILLIAMS Scenic Design

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DONALD HOLDER

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PETER MCBOYLE Music Director

SAM LUTFIYYA

ROB COOKMAN

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DAVE PIERCE

Associate Director/Choreographer

KIM CRAVEN

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STUART HOWARD/ AMY SCHECTER/PAUL HARDT

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Dear Patrons, Subscribers and Friends: Welcome to the fourth show of our 2011 season, Come Fly Away. This new Broadway musical brings together the legendary music of Frank Sinatra and the creative vision of Tony Award-winner Tywla Tharp for a one-of-a kind experience. Combining the vocals of Frank Sinatra with a live on stage band and adding the thrill of Tharp’s choreography makes for a wonderful performance. Sit back and enjoy as 14 dancers tell the story of four couples falling in and out of love. Come Fly Away features a host of beloved Sinatra classics including “Fly Me to the Moon,” “My Way,” “New York, New York” and “Witchcraft.”

Thank you for your support of our not-for-profit theater company. We know that in these economic times people are very careful about where they spend their money. We greatly appreciate that you have decided to spend your money on seeing a Theater of the Stars production. We have two more shows in our season after Come Fly Away, and we are looking forward to them. Up next is the classic romantic comedy with gamblers and girls, Guys and Dolls (Aug. 16-21), and we conclude with our last produced show for the season, the popular favorite, Annie (Jan.14-22, 2012). We plan to cast many of the adult and youth roles for Annie with local actors — it will be a great production. We hope you are looking forward to the remainder of the season.

If you are not a subscriber or member of Theater of the Stars and would like to become one, there is still time to join our family for the 2011 season. There are several opportunities for participation, including the Star Circle and Production Sponsorships. All include benefits that feature recognition and opportunities to get a closer look at how Theater of the Stars brings musical theater to life at the Fox. Please contact us at 404-252-8960 to find out more about our programs.

CHRISTOPHER B. MANOS Producer NICHOLAS F. MANOS President BOARD OF TRUSTEES James C. Howard Chairman of the Board John C. Breckenridge Dr. Robert L. Bunnen Belinda Bunnen Reusch Robin Ferst Ken Haldin Joe Hall Virginia Hepner Phil Jacobs Ingrid Saunders Jones Adam Orkin Dennis Reagan Grant Wilmer, Jr. Melody Wilder Wilson Past Presidents Maurice “Bromo” Seltzer Peter J. Stelling Robert H. Ferst John N. Wall, Jr. Dr. Robert L. Bunnen Emeritus Shirley Franklin Aaron J. Johnson Henri Jova William Orkin Glen P. Robinson Dr. John E. Skandalakis Dom H. Wyant David Yu

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cast (in order of appearance)

Betsy.......................................................................................... RAMONA KELLEY Marty.........................................................................................CHRISTOPHER VO Sid................................................................................................... CODY GREEN Kate............................................................................. ASHLEY BLAIR FITZGERALD Slim..........................................................................................MARIELYS MOLINA Hank............................................................................................MARTIN HARVEY Chanos...................................................................MATTHEW STOCKWELL DIBBLE Babe............................................................................................ LAURIE KANYOK Marty/Chanos........................................................................... RON TODOROWSKI Alternate Sid....................................................................................... JOHN SELYA Ensemble ANTHONY BURRELL, MEREDITH MILES, CANDY OLSEN, JULIUS ANTHONY RUBIO, TANAIRI SADE VAZQUEZ, MICHAEL WILLIAMS “Let’s Face the Music and Dance” Feature.......................ANTHONY BURRELL “Lean Baby” Feature.........................ANTHONY BURRELL, MARIELYS MOLINA, MICHAEL WILLIAMS The cast for today’s performance is listed on the house board at the entrance to the theatre. swings MALLAURI ESQUIBEL, MARINA LAZZARETTO, MARCEEA MORENO, AMY RUGGiero, JUSTIN URSO, CHEHON WESPI-TSCHOPP RESIDENT DIRECTOR JOHN SELYA DANCE CAPTAIN LAURIE KANYOK

The Artists and Stage Managers employed in this production are represented for the purposes of collective bargaining by The American Guild of Musical Artists, AFL-CIO.

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musical nUmbers “Stardust”................................................................................................... Marty and Betsy “Luck Be a Lady”....................................................................................................Company “Let’s Fall in Love”....................................................................................... Marty and Betsy “Fly Me to the Moon”..............................................................Hank, Kate and Ensemble Men “I’ve Got a Crush on You”................................................................................. Sid and Babe “Body and Soul”................................................................. Sid, Babe, Chanos and Ensemble “Here’s to the Losers”.............................................................................................Company “You Make Me Feel So Young”................................................................ Marty, Betsy and Sid “Witchcraft”..............................................................................Sid, Babe and Ensemble Men “Yes Sir, That’s My Baby”............................................................. Chanos, Slim and Ensemble “Learnin’ the Blues”................................................... Kate, Hank, Slim and Ensemble Women “That’s Life”.................................................................................................. Hank and Kate “Makin’ Whoopee”...................................................... Slim, Kate, Marty, Betsy and Ensemble “I Like to Lead When I Dance”........................................................................... Sid and Babe “Jumpin’ at the Woodside”..................................................................................... The Band “Saturday Night Is the Loneliest Night of the Week”...................................................Company “I’m Gonna Live ‘Til I Die”........................................................................................Company “Pick Yourself Up”........................................................................................ Marty and Betsy “Let’s Face the Music and Dance”.................. Hank, Kate, Slim, Anthony Burrell and Ensemble “Teach Me Tonight”.......................................................................................... Sid and Babe “Take Five”.................................................................. Sid, Babe, Marty, Betsy and Ensemble “Lean Baby”............................................................... Slim, Anthony Burrell, Michael Williams “Makin’ Whoopee” (reprise)................................................ Slim, Chanos, Kate and Ensemble “One for My Baby”.......................................................................................... Hank and Kate “The Way You Look Tonight/My Funny Valentine”............................................. Marty and Betsy “My Way”................................................................................................................Company “New York, New York”..............................................................................................Company Mr. Sinatra’s original arrangements by Nelson Riddle, Don Costa, Billy May, Gordon Jenkins, Quincy Jones, Johnny Mandel, Neal Hefti, Torrie Zito, Sam Nestico and Ernie Freeman.

This 80-minute show DOES not have an intermission the band

Conductor/Piano: Rob Cookman Reeds: P.J. Perry, Tom Colclough, Julian Tanaka, Adam Schroeder Trumpets: Mike Herriott, Jim Keen, Sam Oatts Trombones: James Nelson, Mark J. Miller, Neil Nicholson Bass: Clifton Kellem Guitar: Felton Offard Drums: Paul Ringenbach Music Contractor/Coordinator: Talitha Fehr (TL Music International) For musicians’ bios visit: www.inthepitontheroad.com Music Copying: Terry Woodson, Gary Cordell, Nathan Thomas, Donovan Seidle

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who’s who MATTHEW STOCKWELL DIBBLE (Chanos) Born in Yorkshire, England, Matthew trained at the Royal Ballet School. He joined the Royal Ballet in 1994 and in 1999 became a founding member of K Ballet in Japan. In 2002, he started working with Twyla Tharp Dance in the United States.

He has also worked with William Forsythe, Roland Petit, Ashley Page, Christopher Wheeldon, Cathy Maston, Matthew Bourne, Francis Patrelle and Benjamin Millepied.

Matthew originated the role of Chanos on Broadway.

ASHLEY BLAIR FITZGERALD (Kate), from Ellicott City, MD, is honored to join Come Fly Away. Recently she was seen performing alongside Neil Patrick Harris in Company with the New York Philharmonic. National touring credits: Dirty Dancing, The Classic Story on Stage (Vivian understudy), The 101 Dalmatians Musical, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Fosse.

International credits: Trip of Love, Fosse.

Regional and New York credits: Leap of Faith (Ahmanson), Cats (TUTS), Radio City Christmas Spectacular. TV: “Smash” (NBC), Tony Awards. To my family: You are everything to me.

CODY GREEN (Sid), from British Columbia, Canada, originated the role of Riff in the new B’way revival of West Side Story. Other B’way credits: Come Fly Away, New Grease, Movin’ Out. First national tours: Mamma Mia!, Movin’ Out (also London West End), Sinatra Dance With Me (Wynn Las Vegas). TV: Winner of Bravo’s “Step It Up & Dance,” guest star on NBC’s “Shall We Dance on Ice,” Fashion Rocks w/ Rihanna (CBS). Films: Nick Hoffman in Center Stage 2, Across the Universe. Cody can be heard as Riff on the Grammy Award-winning cast recording of WSS. Juilliard School. More info: gendece. com. Love to family and Tula.

MARTIN HARVEY (Hank) trained at the Royal Ballet School. He most recently appeared as Johnny Castle in the West End production of Dirty Dancing. He 20 EncoreAtlantA.com

appeared with London’s Royal Ballet company, dancing many principal roles including Crown Prince Rudolf, Onegin, Colas, Mercutio. In 2009, he won the UK Critics’ Circle Spotlight Award for best male dancer. He appeared as Young Pip in Great Expectations for Primetime/Disney/HTV, alongside Sir Anthony Hopkins and Jean Simmons. He is in production with the TV pilot “Siren” playing the role of Castor.

LAURIE KANYOK (Babe) has had an eclectic career in film, TV and stage. Her experiences range from working with such artists as Michael Jackson, Liza Minnelli and Ricky Martin, the Academy, Grammy and Tony award shows to numerous feature films. Most recently Ms. Kanyok performed on NBC’s “Shall We Dance on Ice.” Broadway credits include Fosse, Saturday Night Fever, Movin’ Out and Come Fly Away. Laurie has also switched sides, producing The Gypsy Project: An Eclectic Evening of Dance, and also Cirque du Soleil’s La Nouba as assistant choreographer.

RAMONA KELLEY (Betsy) is from Berkeley, Calif., where she trained at Berkeley Ballet Theater. In San Francisco, she performed with Terry Sendgraff/Motivity Aerial Dance.

In 2006, she was a National Foundation for the Advancement of the Arts (NFAA) awardee in contemporary dance. Ramona holds a B.F.A. in dance from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. She has performed in New York with Sidra Bell Dance and Cherlyn Lavagnino Dance. Much love to Adrian, Jam and my amazing family.

Marielys Molina (Slim) Born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela. B’way: Twyla Tharp’s Come Fly Away (Kate alternate/ Swing), Sweet Charity (Ensemble). First national tour: Swing! (Latin Feature), Peepshow at PH (Wicked Wendy). TV: VMAs, “SNL,” Jay Leno, Latin Grammys, with many artists such as Ludacris, Beyoncé, Nelly Furtado, Sean Paul and more. Film: Music and Lyrics, Idlewild, Old Dogs. Commercials: GAP, iPod, Macy’s.

who’s who World Salsa Open 2003 (1st place), ESPN World Salsa Champion 2005 (3rd place, Cabaret Division) and ESPN World Salsa Champion 2007 (2nd place, On 2).

JOHN SELYA (Resident Director, Alternate Sid) Native New Yorker. Trained at the School of American Ballet. American Ballet Theatre (dancer and choreographer) 1988-1999. Twyla Tharp Dance 1999.

Broadway: Movin’ Out (Tony Award nomination for best actor in a musical, Astaire Award, Theater World Award), The Times They Are A-Changin, Guys and Dolls, Come Fly Away. Film: Everybody Says I Love You, Stay, Across the Universe. Also teaches. Gratitude and love always: FiFi and da Budge. JBLOML. RON TODOROWSKI (Marty, Chanos) Broadway: Come Fly Away, Wicked, Guys and Dolls (Brandy Bottle Bates), The Times They Are A-Changin’ (Lil Beau), Movin’ Out (Eddie, also London’s West End and first national — Helen Hayes Award), Footloose. Off broadway: The Wild Party (Kegs). Member of Complexions, Cedar Lake, Parsons and Mia Michaels dance companies. Assistant choreographer for Seven Brides... at the Lyric Theater, Okla., as well as Celine Dion’s A New Day in Las Vegas. Love to Mom, Dad, Shelly, Ryan and Elliot.

CHRISTOPHER VO (Marty) Named one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch in 2009,” Christopher Vo is also a Princess Grace Award Recipient and a Presidential Scholar in the Arts. He is a native of Dallas, Texas, and received his training from Arts Magnet (Dallas) and The Juilliard School (NY). Vo was a member of the Lar Lubovitch Dance Company from 2008-2011 and has recently been seen with Aszure Barton & Artists.

Quickly becoming one of NYC’s most highly sought after Zumba® instructors, Vo is committed to enriching the world through dance.

ANTHONY BURRELL (Ensemble, U/S Hank) 1998 gold medalist for the NAACP ACT-SO competition in dance. Studied at Philadanco, Ailey School, National School of Ballet in Lima, Peru and University of the Arts. Principal dancer with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Choreographer, dance captain for Beyoncé, Destiny’s Child, Rihanna, Mary J Blige and Katy Perry. He was noted by judges as “the best dancer in New York.”

MALLAURI ESQUIBEL (Swing, U/S Betsy, U/S Kate) “House,” “Bones,” “DWTS,” “SYTYCD,” “VH1 Divas,” Fame, High School Musical 3, Princess and the Frog. Odyssey Dance Theatre, 2008 Olympics, Ar Rahman Jai Ho World Tour, Wonderland. Worked with such artists as Joss Stone, Jordin Sparks and Florence and the Machine. Love to Mom, Dad, Antonio, Margurite and Bloc.

MARINA LAZZARETTO (Swing, U/S Betsy, U/S Slim) is thrilled to be a part of Come Fly Away. Broadway: West Side Story (Hotsie/ Dance Captain). Other credits include the European tour/West End production of West Side Story (Minnie), The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, New York Theatre Ballet, and others. A very special thanks to her family, especially her Mom, for all their love and support!

MEREDITH MILES (Ensemble, U/S Babe) Hails from Missouri. Received training at Cedar Lake II (MO), Alonzo King LINES Ballet BFA (Calif.), and Penny Templeton School of Acting (NY). Broadway: Come Fly Away (Slim u/s & ensemble). Film/ TV: Black Swan (featured dancer), “SNL” with Kanye West. Other credits: Sinatra Dance With Me (Slim u/s & ensemble). the cover of Dance Spirit Mag (Jul/ Aug 2010). Much love to her alwayssupportive family!!

MARCEEA MORENO (Swing, U/S Kate, U/S Babe) is thrilled to be part of Come Fly Away. A San Diego native, Marceea Atlanta’s Performing Arts Publication 21

who’s who was featured in music videos for Mandy Moore, O Town and LFD. Received title of Miss Dance World in 2000. She was the lead female in Fashionistas (’04-’08), the Dreamer in Dragone’s Le Réve (’08-’09), and Cirque du Soleil’s Zumanity as roles of Wind, Dance on TV, and Ballerina (’10’11). Love to mi familia!

CANDY OLSEN (Ensemble, U/S Kate) National tours: Spamalot, Evita (tango), Phantom (Meg cover), Pippin. Las Vegas: Sinatra Dance With Me, Spamalot, Celine Dion’s A New Day. Regional: NYCO, Goodspeed, Hollywood Bowl, Reprise, LA Opera, Diavolo, MOMIX and New Jersey Ballet. Love to my family! Thank you Twyla and Kim! JULIUS ANTHONY RUBIO (Ensemble, U/S Sid) was raised and trained at New Word School of the Arts and Dance Attack Studios in Miami. Credits include: Wonderland (Broadway), Life Ball Vienna with Natasha Bedingfield, Academy Awards and World Expo 2010 Shanghai. Big Love to my friends, God and of course my Family. this one’s for you!!!

AMY RUGGIERO (Swing, U/S Betsy, U/S Slim) trained at Seiskaya Ballet Academy and received her BA from Goucher College.

Danced with Ballet Austin, American Repertory Ballet and the Radio City Christmas Spectacular in NYC. Love and thanks to her parents and family for their constant support alongside the inspiring friends who keep her dancing and laughing.

JUSTIN URSO (Swing, U/S Marty, U/S Sid, U/S Hank) is thrilled to be working with Twyla Tharp and this incredibly talented group of artists in Come Fly Away. Texas Ballet Theater: 04’-10’.

Regional: Carnival (Goodspeed Opera House), Tommy in The Music Man (Geva Theatre) and the Producers (Riverside Theatre). Thank you to Paul Hardt, Peggy Hickey, Ben Stevenson, Mom, Dad, friends and my amazing wife, Carrie.

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TANAIRI SADE VAZQUEZ (Ensemble, U/S Slim, U/S Kate, U/S Babe) is thrilled to be a part of Come Fly Away! Broadway credits: Wonderland, West Side Story (u/s Consuela).

Off-Broadway: Capeman, Brothers of the Knight, Soul Possessed, Dreams and Pepito Story. Tours: Asian/European tour of West Side Story. TV: “Dancing With the Stars” and Lucille Roberts Fitness commercials.

Mucho amor to my family and friends for all their support!

CHEHON WESPI-TSCHOPP (Swing, U/S Chanos, U/S Hank, U/S Marty) began dancing at age 13 and, at 14, was accepted at The Royal Ballet School where he graduated in 2008. Chehon has received many prestigious dance and choreography awards as the Migros Kultur Prozent Zurich, Grand Prix at the American Dance Competition and the coveted Ursula Morten Choreographic Award in 2008. Chehon joined the LA Ballet in 2009 where he danced diverse principal roles. In 2010/11, he worked extensively with SYTYCD choreographer Sonya Tayeh and Mandy Moore.

MICHAEL WILLIAMS (Ensemble) has trained with Scott Jovovich, ABT, Columbia City Ballet and Brandywine Ballet Theatre. Credits: Revival of West Side Story on Broadway. I would like to thank my parents, Scott, family and friends for their unconditional support.

Love you guys!

TWYLA THARP (Conception, Direction, Choreography) One of the most accomplished and versatile artists working today, Twyla Tharp has created groundbreaking work in ballet, modern dance and on Broadway, in addition to her successes in film, television and print. Ms. Tharp has choreographed more than 135 dances, five Hollywood movies, and directed and choreographed four Broadway shows. She has received one Tony Award, two Emmy Awards, 19 honorary doctorates, the Vietnam Veterans of America President’s

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bios Award, the 2004 National Medal of the Arts, the 2008 Jerome Robbins Prize, and was a 2008 Kennedy Center Honoree.

Her many grants include the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Fellowship. She is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and an Honorary Member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters. In addition to choreographing for her own company, Twyla Tharp Dance, she has created dances for the Joffrey Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Paris Opera Ballet, Royal Ballet, New York City Ballet, Boston Ballet, Hubbard Street Dance, The Martha Graham Dance Company, Miami City Ballet and Pacific Northwest Ballet. Ms. Tharp’s work first appeared on Broadway in 1980 with When We Were Very Young, followed in 1981 by her collaboration with David Byrne on The Catherine Wheel at the Winter Garden. Her 1985 production of Singin’ in the Rain played at the Gershwin and was followed by an extensive national tour. In 2002, Ms. Tharp’s award-winning dance musical Movin’ Out, set to the music and lyrics of Billy Joel, premiered at the Richard Rodgers, where it ran for three years. A national tour opened in 2004 and also ran for three years. For Movin’ Out, Ms. Tharp received the 2003 Tony Award, the 2003 Astaire Award, the Drama League Award for Sustained Achievement in Musical Theatre and both the Drama Desk Award and the Outer Critics Circle Award for outstanding choreography. For the London production, Ms. Tharp won the best choreography (Musical Theatre) award at the UK’s Critics Circle National Dance Awards 2006. In 2006, Ms. Tharp worked with Bob Dylan’s music and lyrics to create The Times They Are A-Changin’, which played at the Brooks Atkinson. Come Fly Away premiered at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta in 2009 and played at the Marquis Theatre on Broadway in 2010. She has collaborated with director Milos Forman on Hair in 24 EncoreAtlantA.com

1978, Ragtime in 1980 and Amadeus in 1984; with Taylor Hackford on White Nights in 1985; and with James Brooks on I’ll Do Anything in 1994. Her TV credits include choreographing Sue’s Leg for the inaugural episode of PBS’ “Dance in America”; co-producing and directing “Making Television Dance,” which won the Chicago International Film Festival Award; and directing “The Catherine Wheel” for BBC Television. Ms. Tharp co-directed the TV special “Baryshnikov

by Tharp,” which won two Emmy Awards as well as the Directors Guild of America Award for outstanding director achievement. In 1992, Ms. Tharp wrote her autobiography, Push Comes to Shove.

In 2003, she wrote The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life and in 2009 The Collaborative Habit: Life Lessons for Working Together, both published by Simon and Schuster. Today, Ms. Tharp continues to create.

FRANK SINATRA (Vocals) is one of the world’s most recognizable, admired and influential artists of all time, with a vast catalogue of music that is a soundtrack for our lives. Long acclaimed as the world’s greatest performer of popular music, he is the artist who set the standard for all others to follow. More than a singer, he was an actor, recording artist, nightclub and concert star, radio and television personality and, on occasion, producer, director and conductor. A beloved entertainer for six decades, Sinatra earned three Oscars, three Golden Globes (including the Cecil B. DeMille Award), 10 personal Grammys (and a total of 20 for his albums), an Emmy, a Peabody and the Kennedy Center Honors Award. A generous charitable contributor, he was honored with the prestigious Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

In addition, Sinatra was awarded the Presidential Medal of Honor and the Congressional Gold Medal, Congress’

bios highest civilian award. Besides recording nearly 1,500 songs, he starred in some 60 motion pictures. Frank Sinatra has been called the most popular entertainer of the 20th century. His popularity and legions of fans around the world span all ages and demographic groups.

KIM CRAVEN (Associate Director/ Choreographer) Credits: Come Fly Away (resident director); The Times They Are A-Changin’ (resident director); Movin’ Out 1st national tour (supervisor) and London production (associate director); Mamma Mia!, 1st national tour and Las Vegas company (dance captain and swing); Swing! 1st national tour (dance captain and principal dancer) and 2nd and 3rd national tours (supervisor); On the Town (dance captain and swing).

JAMES YOUMANS (Scenic Design) Broadway credits include: Come Fly Away, West Side Story; Gypsy (Patti LuPone); and Swinging on a Star. Off-Broadway: Matt and Ben; Hedwig and the Angry Inch; Jeffrey; Sight Unseen; After Play; The Petrified Prince (dir: Harold Prince), The Swan (Public Theater). National tours he has designed include West Side Story, Cinderella, Mickey’s Magic show (Disney Live), Grease, Barry Manilow’s Showstoppers. Regional theaters he has worked at include the Guthrie, Old Globe, South Coast Repertory, Seattle Repertory, George Street Playhouse. Awards include: Two Telly Awards for The Golf Channel and CSTV, (studio set design) Drama Desk Award for Hedwig and the Angry Inch; Drama Desk Award nominations for Bella, Belle of Byelorussia and The Petrified Prince; a Dramalogue Award for Raised in Captivity at South Coast Rep, The Irne Award for The Shaugraun in Boston; a Robby Award nomination for Arcadia at South Coast Rep; Connecticut Critics Circle Award nomination for The Philadelphia Story at Hartford Stage.

Upcoming: The Peony Pavillion (a new musical) in Beijing and Ether Dome, a

new play by his wife, Elizabeth Egloff at Alley Theater in Houston. Website: www. youmansdesigns.com KATHERINE ROTH (Costume Design) New York: Zooman and the Sign, (Signature Theatre); A Night Sky, (Sam Raiff Productions); Blithe Spirit, A Nervous Smile, The Sugar Syndrome (Williamstown Theatre Festival); The Argument (Vineyard Theatre); Sakharam Binder, Monsieur Ibrahim and the Flowers of the Koran (The Play Company); Happy Days (Cherry Lane Theatre); The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek (New York Theatre Workshop); Hard Feelings, The Chemistry of Change (Women’s Project); The Model Apartment (Primary Stages); Lorca Project (INTAR Theatre); They Still Mambo in Havana (Bat Theater Company); Tatiana in Color (Pure Orange); and The Loop (Alice’s Fourth Floor). Regional: Come Fly With Me at the Alliance Theatre, Milwaukee Repertory, Solo Repertory, Cincinnati Playhouse, Intiman Theatre, Old Globe, Mark Taper Forum, Huntington Theatre, California Shakespeare Festival, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Dallas Theater Center, La Jolla Playhouse, Yale Repertory Theatre, Center Stage, South Coast Repertory, and Magic Theatre.

Consulting: Studies costume research and construction for commissioned bronze figures at Monticello and NASCAR Museum, TV/Film: Exiles in New York, “All My Children,” associate designer 19982007; (seven Daytime Emmy nominations for best costume design, two statues.)

Graduate, Yale School of Drama.

DONALD HOLDER (Lighting Design) Designed Come Fly Away at the Marriott Marquis Theatre (Broadway) and its Las Vegas incarnation (Sinatra Dance With Me) at the Wynn-Encore. Broadway projects include: Spiderman-Turn Off The Dark; Arcadia; Mother F**ker With The Hat; South Pacific (2008 Tony Award); Promises, Promises; Oleanna; The Lion King (Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle awards, Olivier nomination, Ragtime, Atlanta’s Performing Arts Publication 25

bios Movin’ Out, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Gem of the Ocean, A Streetcar Named Desire, Juan Darien (all Tony nominated); The Times They Are A Changin’, Cyrano de Bergerac, Radio Golf, The Little Dog Laughed, Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Boy From Oz, many others. Opera: Two Boys, English National Opera; The Magic Flute, NYC Metropolitan Opera; Moby Dick (world premiere), Dallas Opera; Grendel (world premiere), LA Opera and Lincoln Center Festival: NYC, many others. He has designed at resident theater across the United States. Mr. Holder is a graduate of the Yale School of Drama.

PETER McBOYLE (Sound Design) Broadway credits include: Come Fly Away and Barrymore (Christopher Plummer). Peter is the resident sound designer for the renowned Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Canada where he has designed the sound for more than 45 productions. He has had the privilege of working with directors and performers such as Des McAnuff, Gary Griffin, Twyla Tharp, John Doyle, Jonathan Miller, Michael Langham, Stafford Arima, Susan H. Schulman, Gene Sacks, David Petrarca, Richard Monette, Brian Bedford, Christopher Plummer, Amanda Plummer, Brent Carver and Brian Dennehy. Favorite productions include Sinatra Dance With Me in Las Vegas, Come Fly With Me at the Alliance Theatre (for which he won a Suzi Award, Orpheus Descending and Medea for Mirvish Productions in Toronto, the award) winning musical Fire in Toronto, the world premiere of the new musical The Wrong Son at Canada’s National Arts Centre, the acclaimed production of the musical The House of Martin Guerre in Toronto, and the recent national tour of Legally Blonde.

Peter has a master’s degree in music technology from McGill University and has taught theater sound at Ryerson University in Toronto. He lives in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, with his wife, Meghan, and their daughters, Ella and Beatrice.

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SAM LUTFIYYA (Original Music Supervisor) 1957-2009. Percussionist: Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, CBC Orchestra, RWB Orchestra. Producer: A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline, Red Rock Diner, Patsy, Hotel Porter, Forever Swing. Music contractor, Music Services International, highlights: Barry Manilow, Alicia Keys, Sigur Ros, Gladys Knight. Tours: N. American: Show Boat, The Full Monty, Dr. Dolittle, Chita Rivera: The Dancer’s Life, Bombay Dreams, Movin’ Out, Evita, Mamma Mia!, Chicago, Cats. Las Vegas: Mamma Mia!, Spamalot, Phantom..., Jersey Boys, The Lion King.

Broadway: Swan Lake, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Pirate Queen.

DAVE PIERCE (Music Supervisor, Additional Orchestrations and Arrangements) Emmy Award-winner for outstanding music direction 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Arranger: Michael Buble, Sarah McLachlan, Nelly Furtado, Bryan Adams, Carrie Underwood, k.d. lang, Alanis Morisette, Neil Young. Orchestrations: Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Jesus Christ Superstar Gospel, Chicago, Dr. Dolittle, Crazy for You, Forever Swing, Annie Get Your Gun, Movin’ Out. Composer: 2010 Olympic Winter Games, Queen’s royal visit 2005, Calgary Stampede Evening Show (18 years).

TALITHA FEHR TL MUSIC INTERNATIONAL (Music Coordinator) was founded by Talitha Fehr in 2010 to carry on the musical contracting traditions of her mentor, Sam Lutfiyya. Talitha has worked on national tours of Mamma Mia!, Fiddler on the Roof starring Topol and Harvey Fierstein, Jesus Christ Superstar starring Ted Neeley, Cats, Chicago, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Chita Rivera a Dancer’s Life, Movin’ Out, and 101 Dalmatians.

International and Asian tours of West Side Story, The Sound of Music, Swing!, Cinderella, and The King and I. Talitha has also had the privilege of working on Broadway’s The Pirate Queen, preproduction and development of Twyla

bios Tharp’s Come Fly Away, and the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics Opening and Closing ceremonies.

ROB COOKMAN (Music Director, Piano) Most recently, Rob acted as musical director for Legally Blonde the Musical (2nd national tour.) Other musical director credits include: Menopause the Musical (Chicago), Mamma Mia! (2nd national tour, AMD), Movin’ Out (2nd national tour), Swing! (Japan tour) and Cirque Du Soleil’s Banana Shpeel (bandleader/arranger/composer). Love to his family and his wife, Desiree.

CHARLES PIGNONE (Creative Consultant) is a producer and writer. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Sinatra Treasures and The Copa. He has produced numerous Sinatra albums including Nothing But the Best and the television special “Sinatra: The Classic Duets.” Pignone has been associated with the Sinatra family for 25 years and lives in Los Angeles.

TOM BARTLETT (Production Stage Manager) Production Supervisor credits: Rent, Chicago, Dreamgirls. Broadway credits: The Goodbye Girl, Chicago, Grease, Cabaret, Movin’ Out, Phantom of the Opera, Dreamgirls. Tours include Dreamgirls, Swing, Lost in Yonkers, South Pacific, Brighton Beach Memoirs, Song and Dance, Rumors, Bye Bye Birdie. Las Vegas credits: We Will Rock You, Hairspray, Spamalot, Sinatra Dance With Me. GREGORY VICTOR (Stage Manager) has stage managed shows on Broadway, offBroadway and on tour. He has a Master’s degree in History. He is the Culture Editor for the website Parcbench.com. Gregory is a cofounder of the Regroup Theatre Company in New York City, and a proud voting member of the Country Music Association.

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NEDERLANDER PRESENTATIONS, INC. (Producer) is the production division of the multi-national theatrical entities owned by James M. and James L. Nederlander. The company has been prominent for three generations in the ownership of theaters and the production of distinguished theatrical, concert and dance presentations for nearly 100 years. The Nederlanders have built a national network of theatres including nine Broadway venues in New York: the Brooks Atkinson, Gershwin, LuntFontanne, Marquis, Minskoff, Nederlander Palace, Richard Rodgers and Neil Simon.

The Bank of America Theatre, Ford Center/ Oriental, Auditorium, Cadillac Palace and Broadway Playhouse (Chicago); The Durham Performing Arts Center (Durham), The Pantages and Greek Theatres (Los Angeles, CA); The Broadway Series at the Civic and Balboa Theatres (San Diego, CA); TCC Music Hall (Tucson); North Charleston Performing Arts Center (North Charleston, SC); The Grove (Anaheim, CA); The San Jose Center for the Performing Arts (San Jose, CA); and the Aldwych, Adelphi and Dominion Theatres (London). The Nederlanders are also prolific producers of theatrical productions with over 100 Broadway and touring productions to their credit. The company has been instrumental in presenting many of Broadway’s most honored and successful shows most notably Annie, Benefactors, Chicago, Copenhagen, La Cage aux Folles, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Legally Blonde, Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music, Me and My Girl, Movin’ Out, Next to Normal, Noises Off, Peter Pan, The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, West Side Story, Whose Afraid of Virginia Woolf and, most recently, Priscilla Queen of the Desert.

staff COME FLY AWAY TOUR STAFF

GENERAL MANAGER Roberta Roberts COMPANY MANAGER DeAnn L. Boise Production Stage Manager.............................. Tom Bartlett Head Carpenter............................ Chris Osborn General Management Consultant................ The Charlotte Wilcox Company Stage Manager.................................Gregory Victor Associate Set Designer.................... Jerome Martin Costume Consultant.......................... Scott Traugott Associate Costume Designer................... Amy Clark Assistant to the Costume Designers............. Mike Floyd, Caitlin Hunt Assistant to the Costume Consultant.... Robert J. Martin Associate Lighting Designers..................Jeanne Koenig, Caroline Chao Assistant Lighting Designer.................Heather Graff Moving Light Programmer.................. Joseph Allegro Production Electrician....................... Michael Brown Sound Consultant..................................Tom Young Associate Sound Designers............... Daniel Fiandaca, David Patridge Production Sound.................................Colle Bustin Assistant Carpenter....................Chris “Clem” Zajac Head of Properties...............................Dan Boesch Head Electrician...................... Jeffrey “Swing” Holtz Assistant Electricians....Zak Knoll, Stephanie McFarland Head of Sound.................................. Deniz Akyurek Assistant Sound Engineer..................... Shelly Franz Head of Wardrobe............... Michelle Harrison-Steitz Production Assistant................... Angie McCormack Physical Therapy...............NEURO WELLBEING, LLC. Physical Therapy, Inc. Physical Therapist.................... Ashley Hodges, DPT Medical Director.................... Thomas H. Myers, MD

COSTUME SHOP STAFF COSTUME DIRECTOR......... TONY RAY HICKS PROJECT ASSISTANT............. ALISON SMITH WORK ROOM MANAGER......... HELEN JONES LEAD STITCHER.............. LAURA BROWNING STITCHERS..................................RISA ONO, MELANIE LESTER, KRISTIN CZAKO, CHRISTINA LAMBDIN, SHARON LANDRUM

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PRODUCTION STAFF Chief Financial Officer......................... Don Kindl Technical Supervisor........................ Geoff Quart Director of Operations..................... Jaime Prine Production Coordinator................ Ryan P. Murphy Production Carpenter.......................Sam Mahan Costume Director........................Tony Ray Hicks Assistant General Manager........... Steve Lisciani Director of Booking & Sales..... Michael J. Orsino Marketing Manager.................... Courtney Davis Marketing Consultant.......................... Amy Katz Budgeting and Forecasting Manager............... George Lamberty Comptroller................................ Ryan Rudzinski Accounting Clerk....................... Marite Espinoza Staff Accountant.......................Lourdes Castillo Office Manager.................Anissa Hartline-Orsino Accounting.. Thomas J. Lydon & Associates, P.A. Employee Benefits.................. The Capital Group Insurance............. Maury, Donnelly and Parr, Inc. Legal.................................... S. Jean Ward, Esq. Creative Services....................... G Creative, Inc. Production Photography..................Joan Marcus Warehouse Manager...................... Scott Garrish TOUR DIRECTION COLUMBIA ARTISTS THEATRICALS 1790 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY 10019 (917) 206-4600 TEL / (917) 206-4646 FAX WWW.COLUMBIAARTISTSTHEATRICALS.COM

CREDITS Hotel Booking and Travel by ROAD REBEL ENTERTAINMENT TOURING, San Diego, CA; Scenery

by SHOWMAN FABRICATORS, Long Island City, NY, Elliot Bertoni. Star Drop and Soft Goods by I. WEISS & SONS, Fairview, NJ, Jennifer Tankleff. Lighting Equipment Provided by PRG LIGHTING, Secaucus, NJ, Darren Deverna and Robin Lee. Sound Equipment Provided by PRG AUDIO, Secaucus, NJ, Darren Deverna and David Strang. Backline by JONAS PRODUCTIONS, Fountaintown, IN. Costumes by ERIC WINTERLING, SAINT LAURIE MERCHANT TAYLORS NYC, ARTUR & TAILORS, LTD, EURO CO USA, JAN PARRON, LLC and TROIKA ENTERTAINMENT COSTUME SHOP, Glen Burnie, MD, Tony Ray Hicks. Undergarments by BRA*TENDERS. Dance Shoes by LADUCA SHOES, T.O. DEY, JC THEATRICAL, and ZORAIDE. Custom Headware

by LYNNE MACKEY STUDIO and WORTH AND WORTH. Trucking by JANCO, LTD., Wayne, NJ, Rick Rosenthal.

Rehearsed at THE NEW 42ND STREET STUDIOS. Dancers in Come Fly Away are wearing Sinatra™ Fedoras, which were generously provided by For more information, visit www.sinatrahats.com or www.dorfman-pacific.com

staff MUSIC CREDITS Body and Soul, Frank Eyton, John Green, Edward Heyman and Robert B. Sour.

Range Road Music Inc. o/b/o itself and Quartet Music, WB Music Corp., and Druropetal Music.

Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words) Words and Music by Bart Howard, TRO ©1954 (renewed), Hampshire House Publishing Corp., New York, NY. International copyright secured. Made in U.S.A. All rights reserved including public performance for profit. Here’s to the Losers written by Jack Segal and Robert Wells. Copyright © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc. I Like to Lead When I Dance written by Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen. Copyright © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., VAN HEUSEN MUSIC CORPORATION. I’m Gonna Live ‘Til I Die words and music by Al Hoffman, Walter Kent and Manny Kurtz. Copyright ©1950 (renewed) by Al Hoffman Songs, Inc., Barton Music Corp., Walter Kent Music and Mann Curtis Music Company. I’ve Got a Crush On You (George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin), ©1930 (renewed),WB Music Corp. (ASCAP). Jumpin’ at the Woodside (Count Basie and Jon Hendricks), ©1959 (renewed) WB Music Corp. (ASCAP). Lean Baby by Roy Alfred and Billy May. Used ENCORE THEATER 12 SINATRA DANCE WITH ME by permission of Morley Music Co. (ASCAP). Learnin’ the Blues (Dolores “Vicki” Silvers), Barton Music Corp. Let’s Face the Music and Dance music and lyrics by Irving Berlin. Used by special arrangement with The Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization on behalf of the Estate of Irving Berlin. Let’s Fall in Love by Ted Koehler and Harold Arlen ©1933 by Bourne Co. (ASCAP).

Copyright renewed. International copyright secured.

Luck Be a Lady by Frank Loesser. Copyright ©1950 (renewed) by Frank Music Corp and MPL Communications. Makin’ Whoopee by Walter Donaldson and Gus Kahn. Donaldson Publishing Co., LLC, and Gilbert Keyes Music Company. All rights on behalf of Gilbert Keyes Music Company administered by WB Music Corp. My Funny Valentine music and lyrics by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, ©1937 (renewed), Chappell & Co., Inc. (ASCAP) and Williamson Music, Inc. (ASCAP).

Used by special arrangement with The Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization on behalf of the Family Trust u/w of Richard Rodgers. My Way written by Paul Anka, Claude Francois, Jacques Revaux and Gilles Thibault. Chrysalis Standards, Inc. (BMI), Architectural Music Co. (BMI), and Jingoro Co. (BMI).

New York, New York (Theme) written by John Kander and Fred Ebb. Published and administered EMI Unart Catalog Inc. (BMI). One for My Baby (And One More for the Road) by Johnny Mercer and Harold Arlen. Used by permission of Harwin Music Co. (ASCAP). Pick Yourself Up (Dorothy Fields and Jerome Kern). Used by permission of Shapiro,

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Bernstein & Co., Inc. o/b/o Aldi Music. Universal Music Publishing. Saturday Night Is the Loneliest Night in the Week (Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne), ©1944 (renewed). Cahn Music Co. (ASCAP) and Producers Music Publ. Co., Inc. (ASCAP). All rights on behalf of Cahn Music Co. administered By WB Music Corp. All rights on behalf of Producers Music Publ. Co., Inc. administered By Chappell & Co., Inc. Stardust (Hoagy Carmichael, Mitchell Parish) EMI Mills Music Inc, Songs of Peer, Ltd, Take Five written by Paul Desmond, published in the United States by Desmond Music Company. Published in Canada by Derry Music Company. Teach Me Tonight (Sammy Cahn and Gene De Paul), ©1954 (renewed), Cahn Music Co. (ASCAP) and The Hub Music Co., Inc. (ASCAP). All rights on behalf of Cahn Music Co. administered by WB Music Corp. That’s Life (Dean Kay, Kelly L. Gordon), UniversalPolygram Int. Publ., Inc. ©1964, renewed 1992. The Way You Look Tonight (Dorothy Fields and Jerome Kern).

Used by permission of Shapiro, Bernstein & Co., Inc. o/b/o Aldi Music. Universal Music Publishing.

Witchcraft by Carolyn Leigh and Cy Coleman. Used by permission of Morley Music Co. (ASCAP). Yes Sir, That’s My Baby by Walter Donaldson and Gus Kahn, ©1925 Donaldson Publishing Co., LLC, and Gilbert Keyes Music Company (ASCAP). All rights on behalf of Gilbert Keyes Music Company administered by WB Music Corp. You Make Me Feel So Young (Josef Joe Myrow and Mack Gordon), ©1946 (renewed), WB Music Corp. (ASCAP). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

The use of cell phones during the performance is prohibited by law The Performing Artists and Staging Personnel in this production are represented by the American Guild of Musical Artists.

The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees represents technicians, artisans, and craftspersons in the entertainment industry, including live theatre, film, and television production.

The Director-Choreographer is a member of the STAGE DIRECTORS AND CHOREOGRAPHERS SOCIETY, a national theatrical labor union.

United Scenic Artists represents the designers and scenic painters for the American Theatre.

The Musicians, Conductors, Music Preparation Personnel, and Librarians employed in this production are members of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada.

THEATER OF THE STARS BOARD OF TRUSTEES James C. Howard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chairman John C. Breckenridge, Dr. Robert L. Bunnen, Ken Haldin, Joe Hall, Virginia Hepner, Phil Jacobs, Ingrid Saunders Jones, Adam Orkin, Dennis Reagan, Belinda Bunnen Reusch, Grant Wilmer, Melody Wilder Wilson, David Yu William Orkin: (Emeritus), Glen P. Robinson: (Emeritus), Aaron J. Johnson: (Emeritus), Henri Jova: (Emeritus), Dr. John E. Skandalakis: (Emeritus), Dom H. Wyant: (Emeritus)

executive leadership CHRISTOPHER B. MANOS Producer

Mr. Manos has been in At­lanta for more than 40 years. He has produced over 700 works of theater, ballet and opera.

He has been recognized with nu­m er­o us civic awards, including the Atlanta Critics Award for the de­vel­op­ment of the art of the­a ter in Atlanta and the Gov­er­nor’s Award in the Arts. He has been instrumental in the creation of such organizations as the Winter Play Season, Grand Opera in the Park, Just Us The­ater Company and the Fall Film Fes­ti­val – just to name a few! During the early months of the Woodruff Arts Center, Mr. Manos was responsible for 12 pro­duc­tions of theater, ballet and opera in that facility.

Mr. Manos received the Coca-Cola Lifetime Achievement in the Arts Award from the Arts & Business Council of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. In 2005, Mr. Manos was the first recipient of the GAELA Award, presented by the Atlanta Coalition of Performing Arts. In 2007, Mr. Manos was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Broadway League.

Mr. Manos was married for 45 years to the late Glenn Ryman Manos. He has two sons, Chris Jr. and Nick, a daughter, Ann, and is the very proud grandfather of seven grandsons and four granddaughters.

NICHOLAS F. MANOS President

Mr. Manos is a graduate of the Westminster Schools in Atlanta and the University of North Carolina, where he was a Morehead Scholar.

His career spans three decades in leadership positions. In the fall of 2000, he returned to Atlanta to become the managing director of Theater of the Stars. In 2008, he assumed the role of president.

Mr. Manos has been heavily involved with the touring aspect of the company and has been the driving force behind many of the artistic and cultural marvels brought to the Theater of the Stars stage, including the world professional premiere of Disney's High School Musical, the co-productions of Deaf West’s Big River, The King And I with Sandy Duncan, Bombay Dreams and the newly re-imagined version of Les Misérables.

Mr. Manos is the founder of the Junior Theatre Festival, an event that takes place every January in Atlanta, and brings students from all over the world together to perform, learn and celebrate theater.

Mr. Manos and his wife Laura have been blessed with three children — Andy, Kate and Sam — and one crazy dog, Peach.

STAFF

Scott Bowker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Administrative Director Robert Browne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chief Financial Officer Lena Carstens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice President Brian D. Frey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice President/General Manager Marguerite Daniel Mancini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Office Manager Mary O’Hara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accounting Manager Henry Rowe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asst. to the Administrative Director Linnette Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Administrative Assistant

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION The Theatre A fully restored 1929 “Movie Palace,” the Fox Theatre, with 4,678 seats, is a multiple-purpose facility, housing Broadway shows, ballet, symphonies, concerts, movies, and private corporate events.

Private Rooms The Fox Theatre has three private rental spaces, with accommodations for 25 to 1,200 guests. Our Egyptian Ballroom and Grand Salon are beautifully decorated and can be set up to your specifications. The brand new Landmarks Lounge is adjacent to the lobby and is perfect for a small pre-show and intermission event. All rooms include the Fox Theatre’s professional sales and coordination staff. To book your ”Fabulous Fox“ evening, please call 404.881.2100 or visit us at www.foxtheatre.org.

The Box Office The Fox Theatre Box Office is located in the arcade entrance to the theatre. The Box Office is open for walk up ticket sales Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., and Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. The Fox Theatre Box Office is not open on Sundays unless there is a performance. During Events, the Box Office opens two hours prior to show time. Doors to the Fox open one hour prior to show time. Tickets for all performances at the Fox may be purchased at any TICKETMASTER outlet, by calling TICKETMASTER at 800.745.3000, or by visiting the Fox Theatre Box Office in person during regular Box Office hours.

Concessions Concession stands are located in the Spanish Room, adjacent to the main lobby, and on the mezzanine lobby level.

Restrooms Restrooms are located on the Main Lobby and Mezzanine Lobby levels.

Restrooms are also located on the Gallery level. Restrooms for patrons who are physically challenged are located in the Spanish Room Gift Shop The Fox Theatre operates a gift shop selling history books, T-shirts, sweatshirts, and an assortment of other theatrerelated merchandise. The gift shop is located in the main lobby and is open at each performance.

Tours Tours of the Fox Theatre are available through the Atlanta Preservation Center. Tours are conducted Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Tours begin in the Peachtree Street Arcade entrance to the theatre.

For more information on tours and to confirm the tour schedule, please call the Atlanta Preservation Center at 404.688.3353.

Smoking In accordance with the Fulton County Clean Air Ordinance, the Fox Theatre is a smoke-free facility. Smoking is only permitted in designated areas.

Special Needs Ken Shook, Patron Services Director, is our liaison to the disabled community. He can be reached at 404.881.2118 and can provide information on such topics as the locations and prices of accessible seating and other programs for the disabled. The Fox Theatre also has a new brochure detailing all these programs for our patrons with special needs. They are available at the Guest Relations Table.

Fox Ambassadors are located at the Guest Relations Table in the main lobby at the Fox Theatre Merchandise Kiosk to offer their assistance, theatre information, and several rental items to enhance your performance enjoyment. An audio clarification device (Phonic Ear) is available for patrons with hearing disabilities. It is available, free of charge, on a first-come, first-serve basis on the evening of a performance, or you may reserve a device by calling the Patron Services Director. A limited number of booster seats are also available free of charge. Binoculars are available for sale. All items require a form of identification to be held until the item is returned.

Elevators Elevators are located at the north end of each lobby. The elevators are available during all performances and make it possible to access each lobby without the use of stairs.

Parking Parking is available within a four-block radius in all directions of the Fox Theatre. Advanced reserved parking is available for sale at the Fox Box Office or by calling TICKETMASTER at 800.745.3000. The Fox Theatre assumes no responsibility for vehicles parked in any of the privately owned parking lots operating in the Fox Theatre district.

Performance Notes All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket in order to be admitted to the theatre. Please be aware that not all events are suitable for children. Infants will not be admitted to adult programs/performances. Parents will be asked to remove children who create a disturbance.

Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the management, in conjunction with the wishes of the producers.

Please turn off all pagers and cell phones prior to the beginning of each performance. Please limit conversation during the performances.

Camera and recording devices are strictly prohibited.

Lost and Found Lost and Found items are turned in to the House Manager’s office. To check on lost items, please call the House Manager at 404.881.2075. Lost and Found items will be retained for 30 days.

Emergency Information In the event of an emergency, please walk to the nearest exit. Do Not Run.

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Backstage employees are represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (I.A.T.S.E.)

etiquette 1. Arrive early. If you are late, you may be held out or reseated until an appropriate time for you to get to your assigned seat. People who arrive late disturb the performers on stage and audience members. It is best to arrive about 30 minutes early so that you have time to purchase concessions, find your seat, and read the program before the show starts.

2. Take care of personal needs (drinks of water or restroom) because you should not leave your seat until the intermission or until the performance ends.

3. Please sit in the seat you are assigned so you do not cause confusion for other audience members.

4. Please silence or turn off all electronic devices, including cell phones, beepers, and watch alarms.

You’ll be embarrassed if it goes off in the middle of a tense moment of the show and it will break the mood for everyone. We encourage you to share your experience at the Fox via social media, but please refrain from doing so or texting during performances; the glow from your device is distracting.

5. Most shows do not allow photography of any kind. Flash photography inside the theatre is never allowed as it is a distraction to those around you and a danger to the performers.

6. The overture is part of the performance. Please cease talking at this point.

7. The sound system for each show is provided by the touring production. Unfortunately, many variables exist that may occasionally hinder sound quality. Please let an usher know if you are having trouble hearing. Adjustments may be able to be made or an assisted listening device can be provided.

8. Dear Lovebirds, when you lean your heads together, you block the view of the people behind you. Please consider the people that will be seated behind you when choosing whether or not to wear a hat or what hair style you choose.

8. Please refrain from talking, humming, or singing along with the show, except when encouraged to do so by the artist or show.

9. Please wait for an appropriate moment to dig something out of your pocket or bag.

10. Go easy with the perfume and cologne, many people are highly allergic.

11. If you need assistance during the show, please go to your nearest volunteer usher. If additional assistance is needed the usher will get the appropriate person to further help you.

12. Yes, the parking lot gets busy and public transportation is tricky, but leaving while the show is in progress or before the actors have taken their final bows is discourteous. Wait until it is over and then exit with the rest of the audience.

13. Just be courteous and everyone will enjoy the show.

The Fox Theatre

660 Peachtree Street, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30308 404.881.2100 • www.foxtheatre.org

STAFF

Allan C. Vella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Manager Adina Alford Erwin . . . . . . . Assistant General Manager Pat “Sunshine” Tucker . . . . . . . . . . Box Office Manager Robert Burnett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Controller Jennifer S. Farmer . . . . . . . . Director of Sales/Ballrooms Oliver Diamantstein . . . . Director of Food and Beverage Len Tucker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Operations Pat Prill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . House Manager Greta Duke . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant House Manager Kristen Delaney . . . . . . . . . . Director of Marketing & PR Ken Shook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patron Services Director Shelly Kleppsattel . . . . . . Booking & Contract Associate Jamie Vosmeier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Group Sales Director Molly Fortune . . . . . . Preservation Department Manager Amy Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Production Manager Rebecca J. Graham . . . . . Assistant Production Manager Gary Hardaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master Carpenter Larry Watson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . House Flyman Scott Hardin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Property Master Ray T. Haynie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master Electrician Cary Oldknow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Electrician Rodney Amos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head Sound Engineer Larry-Douglas Embury . . . . . . . . . Organist In Residence Tammy Folds . . . . . . . . . . . Production Security Manager

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND BOARD MEMBERS Alan E. Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . Chairman of the Board Edward L. White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President Beauchamp C. Carr . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd Vice President John A. Busby Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd Vice President Julia Sprunt Grumbles . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th Vice President Edward Hutchison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer Robyn Rieser Barkin . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Treasurer Clara Hayley Axam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary Walter R. Huntley Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member at Large Robert E. Minnear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member at Large Carl V. Patton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member at Large Ada Lee Correll, Richard Courts IV, Keith Cowan, Robert L. Foreman Jr., F. Sheffield Hale, John R. Holder, Florence Inman, Craig B. Jones, Steve Koonin, Charles Lawson, Starr Moore, Jay Myers, Joe G. Patten, Glen J. Romm, Sylvia Russell, Nancy Gordy Simms, Clyde C. Tuggle, Carolyn Lee Wills.

HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS Anne Cox Chambers, Arnall (Pat) Connell, Rodney Mims Cook Jr., Jere A. Drummond, Richard O. Flinn III, Arthur Montgomery, Joseph V. Myers Jr., Edward J. Negri, Edgar Neiss, Herman J. Russell, Preston Stevens Jr.

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Neighborhood codes: A–Alpharetta, B–Buckhead, IP–Inman Park, OFW–Old Fourth Ward, M­—Midtown, D–Downtown, P–Perimeter Mall area, SS–Sandy Springs, VH–Virginia-Highland, V—Vinings, W–Westside

American Deckard’s Kitchen and Kegs a neighborhood American tavern with a New England twist.

Serving simple craft cuisine, classic ingredients and an extensive, eclectic beer selection.

650 Ponce De Leon Avenue, 404-941-3520. kitchenandkegs.com. M Einstein’s Dining with an emphasis on service, innovative competitively-priced cuisine in a warm, accommodating environment. Enjoy a delicious meal on their award-winning patio and sip on their infamous martinis. 1077 Juniper St., 404-876-7925, einsteinsatlanta.com. M Garrison’s A neighborhood destination known for high quality food, generous portions and a comfortable setting. Superb wine and specialty cocktails compliment the highest quality seafood, steaks and creative sandwiches. Vinings Jubilee Shopping Center, 4300 Paces Ferry Rd., 770436-0102, garrisonsatlanta.com. V Hudson Grille is the perfect place to catch a game, meet friends for a great meal or enjoy drinks at one of their expansive bars. Four locations: Midtown, 942 Peachtree St. NE, 404-249-9468; Alpharetta, 865 North Main St., 770-777-4127; Perimeter, 4400 Ashford-Dunwoody, 770-3500134; Brookhaven, 4046 Peachtree Rd., 404233-0313, hudsongrille.com. M,A,P,B Joe’s nostalgic charm sets the stage for a wholly unique tavern experience. With an accent on congenial good times, Joe’s sassy food servers keep patrons smiling, while the master mixologists whip up drinks known for their flavor and potency. Midtown: 1049 Juniper St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, 404-875-6344; College park: 2144 Sullivan Rd, College Park, GA, 404844-5000, joesatlanta.com. M

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Lenox Square Grill offers breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. DJ every Friday and Saturday night til 2am. Private meeting rooms accommodate up to 150. 3393 Peachtree Rd. NE, 404.841.2377, lenoxsquaregrill.com. B Livingston Restaurant and Bar It’s hard to beat the location (across from the Fox Theatre in the Georgian Terrace), and diners get complimentary parking, but the main attraction is the glamour of the main dining room, which has hosted the likes of Clark Gable, and the al fresco seating area, which is available in warm weather. 659 Peachtree St. NE, 404-897-5000, livingstonatlanta.com. M Lobby The menu focuses on seasonal fare at this sophisticated American restaurant in the lobby of TWELVE Atlantic Station. 361 17th St., 404961-7370, lobbyattwelve.com. M ONE.midtown kitchen Dine on fresh, seasonal American cuisine in a club-like atmosphere near Piedmont Park. 559 Dutch Valley Rd., 404-8924111, onemidtownkitchen.com. M The Melting Pot is the premiere fondue restaurant where guests can enjoy a choice of fondue cooking styles and a variety of unique entrees, salads and indulgent desserts. 28 Atlanta locations, including 754 Peachtree Street NE, 404-389-0099, meltingpot.com. M Murphy’s This restaurant has one of the city’s top brunch menus, but it’s known for great peoplewatching and its contemporary comfort food. 997 Virginia Ave., 404-872-0904, murphysvh.com. VH Taco Mac Atlanta’s favorite family friendly sports restaurant and bar since 1979. Consistently voted best wings and beer selection, Taco Mac has something for everyone. 25 metro Atlanta locations, including 933 Peachtree Street NE, blocks away from the Fox Theatre. 678-904-7211, tacomac.com. M

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Two Urban Licks “Fiery” American cooking meets live music at this hip hangout. 820 Ralph McGill Blvd., 404-522-4622, twourbanlicks.com. M

American/steakhouse Chops Lobster Bar One of the top ten steakhouses in the country, featuring exquiste seafood flown in fresh daily and the very best USDA prime aged beef. 70 West Paces Ferry Rd, 404.262.2675, buckheadrestaurants.com. B Cowtippers whimsy and down right good oldfashioned fun. Home to traditional steak house fare served with creative twists; enjoy huge desserts, 25 types of margaritas, and the best burgers in town. 1600 Piedmont Ave., 404-8743751, cowtippersatlanta.com. M Joey D’s Oakroom Near Perimeter Mall, this stylish steak house has a staggering selection of spirits and a hot after-dinner singles scene. 1015 Crown Pointe Pkwy., 770-512-7063, centraarchy.com. P New York Prime A Prime Time Top 10 USDA Prime Steakhouse known for its wine list, atmosphere and world class service. 3424 Peachtree Rd. NE, 404-846-0644, centraarchy.com. B Prime Enjoy steak, sushi and seafood in a festive atmosphere near Lenox Mall. 3393 Peachtree Rd. NE, 404-812-0555, h2sr.com. B Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse A favorite local steak house with multiple locations near shopping and entertainment hotspots. Sides are generous, and the quality of the steaks and seafood is excellent. Three locations: Buckhead, 3285 Peachtree Rd. NE, 404365-0660; Sandy Springs, 5788 Roswell Rd., 404255-0035; Centennial Olympic Park, 267 Marietta St., 404-223-6500; ruthschris.com. B, SS, D The Tavern at Phipps This is one of Atlanta’s hottest after-work spots, and has been singled out for its happy hour and singles scene by Jezebel, InSite Magazine and the AOL City Guide. 3500 Peachtree Rd. NW, 404-8149640, centraarchy.com. B

American/southern South City Kitchen With a stylish, Southerncontemporary menu, this DiRoNA restaurant helped make grits hip for the business crowd. Two locatons: Midtown: 1144 Crescent Ave. 404873-7358, Vinings: 1675 Cumberland Pkwy.

770-435-0700, southcitykitchen.com. M, V Terrace celebrates American heirloom recipes through supporting local and regional farmers, fisherman and producers. It recaptures the pure simple flavors and tastes of natural and organic ingredients while bursting with delicious 44 EncoreAtlantA.com

flavors. 176 Peachtree St. NW, 678.651.2770, ellishotel.com/terrace. D

asian fusion Aja Restaurant & Bar Serving modern Asian cuisine, Aja has a 150-seat patio overlooking Buckhead and a huge lounge, where diners nosh on dim sum and sip mai tais. 3500 Lenox Rd., Ste. 100, 404-231-0001, h2sr.com. B Bluepointe Serving modern American cuisine with a splash of Asian flavor, it features inventive menu items from the kitchen and Atlanta’s freshest sushi.

Home to a hip bar, creative cocktails and half-priced happy hour on weekdays. 3455 Peachtree Road, 404.237.9070, buckheadrestaurants.com. B

bakery Corner Café Enjoy the rich aroma of Pano’s Reserve blend coffee paired with baked-on-site pastries, bread, cookies and special desserts from the European-style bakery. The café serves a variety of breakfast, brunch and lunch selections with daily specials. 3070 Piedmont Road, 404.240.1978, buckheadrestaurants.com. B Sugar Shack From breakfast paninis, signature sandwiches for lunch and dinner, and amazing cakes, pies, cheescakes, cupcakes and coffee.

There is something for everyone at every hour at the Sugar Shack. 4058 Peachtree Road, 404816-6161, sugarshackatlanta.com. B

brew pub/goUrmet pub fare Engine 11 Firehouse Tavern has a great menu and always has something special that isn’t on their regular menu. They carry an extensive draft beer selection that focuses on American Craft beers. 30 North Avenue, 404-873-FIRE. engine11.com. M Gordon Biersch Fresh-brewed beers are a tasty accent to this brewery-restaurant’s hearty pizzas, salads and sandwiches. For a small additional fee, pre-show diners can leave cars in the lot while they’re at the Fox. Two locations: Midtown: 848 Peachtree St. NE, 404-8700805; Buckhead: 3242 Peachtree Rd. NE, 404264-0253, gordonbiersch.com. M, B Tap A gastropub offering easy-to-share pub fare and an extensive beer selection. The patio is a great place to chill after work. 1180 Peachtree St., 404-347-2220, tapat1180.com. M

creole/cajun Parish New Orleans-inspired dishes served with a modern twist and a fully stocked raw

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bar; a Nawlins-inspired brunch is served on the weekends. Downstairs, a take-away market sells sandwiches, spices, pastries and beverages.

240 N. Highland Ave., 404-681-4434, parishatl.com. IP

european fusion Ecco Esquire Magazine named this casual, European-influenced bistro a “Best New Restaurant in America.” It’s also gotten raves for its killer wine list, wood-fired pizzas, and impressive meat and cheese menus. 40 Seventh St. NE, 404-347-9555, ecco-atlanta.com. M

mediterranean/latin/asian fusion Shout A young crowd keeps Shout’s rooftop lounge hopping every night. The menu reflects a mix of Mediterranean, Far Eastern and South American influences. 1197 Peachtree St. NE, 404-846-2000, h2sr.com. M

french Bistro Niko Voted as one of the Top 20 Restaurants

by Esquire magazine, the modern French fare is authentic and simple, while being paired with an affordable priced wine list, exciting cocktails and extensive craft beer list. 3344 Peachtree Road, 404.261.6456, buckheadrestaurants.com. B

italian La Tavola Serving classic Italian cuisine for lunch and dinner in the heart of Virginia-Highland. 992 Virginia Ave., 404-873-5430, latavolatrattoria. com. VH Pricci is fun, stylish dining at its best. The contemporary Italian restaurant features an innovative menu which combines classic cuisine with modern flair. Join us every week for Jazzy Thursdays when bottles of wine are half-priced and live music sets the mood. 500 Pharr Road, 404.237.2941, buckheadrestaurants.com.B Veni Vidi Vici Located in the heart of midtown, Veni Vidi Vici serves up hearty portions of homemade pasta, rotisserie meats and delectable desserts. It’s a perfect restaurant for pre-theater dining or as a place to unwind and enjoy a relaxing meal. 41 14th St., 404.875.8424, buckheadrestaurants.com. M

MEXICAN Cantina Tequila & Tapas Bar is located in the Terminus building on the corner of Peachtree and Piedmont roads. It features authentic Mexican cuisine and has become Buckhead’s newest watering hole. 3280 Peachtree Rd. NW, Terminus 100, Ste. 150, 404-892-9292, h2sr.com. B 46 EncoreAtlantA.com

El Taco An eco-friendly watering hole serving fresh Mexican food made with all-natural meats and killer margaritas. 1186 N. Highland Ave. NE, 404-873-4656, eltaco-atlanta.com.VH Nava offers a Southwestern experience with flavorful cuisine, bold design and striking architecture. Don’t miss out every Wednesday for Party on the Patio with live music, $5 signature margaritas and appetizers. 3060 Peachtree Road, 404.240.1984, buckheadrestaurants.com. B

seafood/sushi Atlanta Fish Market More than 100 varieties from the deep are flown in fresh and the menu is printed twice daily. With a comfortable, neighborhood atmosphere, it has something for everyone. 265 Pharr Road, NE, 404-262-3165. B Coast Seafood and Raw Bar serves Atlanta’s freshest seafood and island cocktails. The menu incorporates classics including crab and corn hush puppies, a signature seafood boil, and a variety of raw or steamed oysters, clams and mussels; along with signature fresh catch entrees.

111 W. Paces Ferry Rd. NW, 404-869-0777, h2sr.com. B Goldfish This fun seafood/sushi restaurant has Happy Hour specials Mon-Fri and nightly entertainment in its lounge. 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Rd., 770-671-0100, h2sr.com. P Kyma Fresh, healthy food, attentive Greek hospitality and festive atmosphere await you.

Enjoy a contempoary seafood tavern that stays true to its Greek orginis while you gaze at the dazzling constellation displayed on the deep blue ceiling. 3085 Piedmont Road, 404.262.0702, buckheadrestaurants.com. B

spanish/tapas Noche A Virginia-Highland favorite known for its Spanish-style tapas dishes and margaritas. 1000 Virginia Ave., 404-815-9155, h2sr.com. VH

steak/sushi Room This elegant restaurant serves steak and sushi on the ground floor of the TWELVE Centennial Park hotel. 400 W. Peachtree St., 404-418-1250, roomattwelve.com. D Strip This sophisticated steak, seafood and sushi restaurant offers an in-house DJ and a rooftop deck. Atlantic Station at 18th St., 404-3852005, h2sr.com. M Twist This lively restaurant has a huge bar, satay station, tapas menu, sushi and seafood dishes; patio seating is first-come, first-served. 3500 Peachtree Rd. NW, 404-869-1191, h2sr.com. B

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Fox fun facts: Rockin’ the Fox

In July 1976, Lynyrd Skynyrd performed for three consecutive nights, recorded the album One More from the Road, and donated $5,000 toward the Save the Fox campaign. In February 1993, the band played another three nights, one of which was broadcast on pay-per-view TV. Here are some other fun facts: The Rolling Stones have performed at the Fox twice. In June 1978, the show was originally billed as “The Cockroaches” so as not to reveal the true performers before the concert announcement.

Bette Midler was scheduled to perform for three nights in February 1983. According to concert promoter Alex Cooley, when she first arrived in her dressing room, Midler claimed that someone had died in that space and a ghost was present. She refused to perform. But after moving to another dressing room, she was content enough to go on stage.

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On New Year’s Day 2005, Broadway on Ice ice skating stars Nancy Kerrigan and Rudy Galindo, along with Broadway musical star Leslie Uggams, performed on the Fox stage.

Creating the impromptu ice rink was an overnight process of repetitiously spraying water and freezing it.

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The Rolling Stones appeared next on October 26, 1981, for a standingroom only crowd. Before the show, the band had travelled to Savannah for a day trip and, due to dense fog in Atlanta, they were rerouted to Macon.

The show was delayed by 90 minutes.

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ABOVE: From left, Garth Kravits as Benny Southstreet and Glenn Rainey as NicelyNicely Johnson from Theater of the Stars’ rehearsal of Guys and Dolls.

I know you’ve performed on Broadway, which is every actor’s dream. What was it like making that leap from Atlanta theater to the Great White Way? I truly believe that we are on a predestined path, and that being on Broadway was just meant to be for me.

But it certainly did not come without a lot of hard work, help from friends and colleagues and “paying dues.” I didn’t move to New York until I was 39 years old. Through a series of serendipitous circumstances, I eventually ended up on 50 EncoreAtlantA.com

Broadway. Making my Broadway debut at the Palace Theatre is something I hold dear and will never forget.

Guys and Dolls is more than 60 years old. Why does it remain so popular?

Frank Loesser, I believe, was a musical genius. He, along with his book collaborators, had the ability to write character-driven music that serves his musicals brilliantly and tells the story in an essential and efficient way. Guys and Dolls is just forever a beloved classic. I can’t believe it’s my first time doing the show and playing Nicely.

I’ve been singing “Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat” for auditions since I was in my 20s. To finally sing it to audiences onstage is thrilling!

How do you feel the Atlanta theater scene has evolved since you started out as a performer?

It continues to grow by leaps and bounds every year, and it’s filled with artistry and passion. I’m honored to be a member, and I cherish the relationships I’ve made. Thanks for giving me this opportunity to put it on record. And thank you, audience members, for continuing to support live theater.

Enjoy the show!

Guys and Dolls flexes its musical muscles from Aug. 16-21 at the Fox Theatre. Bret Love is the founder of ecotourism/conservation site GreenGlobalTravel.com; the national managing editor of INsite magazine; and music editor for Georgia Music Magazine. He freelances for more than a dozen publications, and performs on numerous improv teams.

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was thrilling. Also, to have Harvey Fierstein [book writer and part of the original Broadway cast] attend a performance of A Catered Affair while he was in town with the Fiddler tour was overwhelming. As for the Suzi Awards, it’s always gratifying to be nominated for your work by your peers. Suzi Bass was a dear friend, and honoring her memory every year is so special to this community.

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Beat the heat this summer Georgia’s best places to relax and cool off

By Loni Gibson

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ith gas prices rising, out-of-state family road trips may not be in the cards this year. Don’t count a family vacation completely out though; there are several ways to stay cool in Georgia this summer.

Here are some of our favorites:

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The Splash in the Boro Family Waterpark (splashintheboro.com) in Statesboro has something for everyone, from a thrilling tube slide to a relaxing lazy river. Further north, Lake Lanier Islands

Beach and Waterpark (lakelanierislands. com) in Buford is home to the largest wave pool in Georgia. Just outside of Atlanta in Powder Springs is Sun Valley Beach (sunvalleybeach.com), a one-anda-half acre pool with 11 water slides

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and sandy beaches. Just want to cool off? Run through Centennial Olympic Park’s (centennialpark.com) fountains in downtown Atlanta. If you long for a costal breeze, take a trip to Georgia’s coast (exploregeorgia.org/TheGeorgiaCoast) and enjoy the southern cuisine, sea turtles and dolphin-watching.

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Callaway Gardens (callawaygardens. com) is hosting summer beach fun for the whole family through Aug. 21 with entertainment and games centered around Robin Lake.

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Take a leisurely kayak trip through the Okefenokee Swamp (okeswamp. com) or take a guided tour of Mill Pond (millpondkayak.com) in Twin City, outside of Swainsboro. Prefer to canoe? Travel down the Flint, Altamaha or Chattahoochee Rivers (gapaddle.com). Risk-taking individuals might prefer a guided white-water rafting trip on the Chattooga River (southeasternexpeditions.com). best paces to cool off

Want to chill out? Throw on a sweatshirt and skate a couple of laps around the Marietta Ice Center (mariettaice.com) or the Cooler Ice Rink (coolerathletics. com) in Alpharetta. Georgia’s historic theaters also offer air-conditioned entertainment. The Springer Opera House (springeroperahouse.org) first

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opened in 1871 and is the official state theater of Georgia. And make sure to check out the summer lineup of shows, concerts and films at the Fox Theatre (foxtheatre.org), which is kept cool by an innovative, 1920s-era waterpowered system that cools the air in the auditorium by “washing” it.

Loni Gibson is an editorial intern at Encore Atlanta and an aspiring sports public relations professional. She lives in Athens, with the rest of the Bulldawg Nation.

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The 2nd Annual Tony Awards Viewing Party O

n June 12, Atlanta theater lovers donned their Sunday best and flocked to the Fox Theatre for the 2nd Annual Tony Awards Viewing Party, co-hosted by Encore Atlanta magazine and the Fox Theatre. During the VIP pre-party, a silent auction raised more than $20,000 to benefit the Fox Theatre’s educational outreach programs and UNICEF’s Believe in Zero campaign. The live Tony Awards broadcast was hosted by Atlanta TV legend Bill Tush and Dave FM’s Mara Davis. Local performers provided additional entertainment.

“What an incredible night — fantastic food, great entertainment and a successful silent auction,” said Encore Atlanta Publisher Sherry White, adding, “I’m so proud of the partnership we’ve forged with the Fox Theatre to raise much-needed funds for these two worthy charities.”

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