June 2014: Evita at the Fox Theatre

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Another Suitcase in Another Town Tony nominee Josh Young has often had Georgia on his mind.

Krystina Alabado as the Mistress and Josh Young as Che. (Photos: Richard Termine)

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By Julie Bookman | Photography by Richard Termine

or Josh Young, pulling into Atlanta on the national tour of Evita doesn’t just mean “another suitcase in another hall,” to borrow the refrain from one of his softer numbers in the Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musical.

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“Atlanta is kind of special to me because it’s where I started out. The Fox Theatre was my first professional theater, and it was my first Actors’ Equity job,” he says, answering the time-honored question about when he got his union card, a mark of professionalism.

The year was 2003 and Young, straight out of Syracuse University’s drama department, had been cast as the young crusader Marius in a tour of Les Misérables.

“The Georgian Terrace was the nicest hotel ever,” he recalls. “It spoiled us for the rest of the tour.

So I love Atlanta.”

In the decade since, Young has built his reputation and musical theater resume. He can sing, dance and act. And he isn’t lacking in leading-man looks or charisma. A 2012 Tony Award nomination as Judas in the Jesus Christ Superstar revival only enhanced his standing as a rising star.

Now he’s back in Atlanta

as Che, who whisks audiences through the brief and dramatic life of Eva Duarte Perón, aka “Evita,” a common girl with uncommon ambition who became the wife of Argentine President Juan Perón and an object of cult-like devotion.

Atlanta is the 25th stop on the 28-city tour that began just after Labor Day 2013.

Young, a Philadelphia native, says he’s having the time of his life as Che. Critics have called his work “remarkable” and “mesmerizing.” One called him a “future superstar in the making.” But the greatest honor of all, he says, was being compared to idol Mandy Patinkin, who created the role of Che in 1979 and won the best-actor Tony for doing so.

“I like to think they are just positive reinforcement for me to keep on doing what I’m doing,” Young says of his reviews. “I’m so comfortable in this role. It suits my voice very well. It just feels right.”

The fit wasn’t always so comfortable. There are two distinct interpretations of Che, and Young, now 34, has played both. In the original 1978 London production, Che was an anonymous Everyman figure. (In Argentina, “che” is slang for “man,” “bro,” “hey, buddy” or even just “hey.”)

A year later, as the show readied for Broadway, director Hal Prince opted to reinterpret Che as the Marxist guerrilla “Che” Guevara, a Fidel Castro cohort during the Cuban Revolution.

Young played the first version in 2010 at the Stratford Festival in Ontario; here, as in the recent Broadway revival, the omniscient narrator is back to being just one of the guys.

“I thought for sure I would better appreciate my first experience at the Shakespeare festival in Canada,” Young says, “But I’ve been converted. For one thing, Che Guevera never crossed paths

“Atlanta is kind of special to me because it’s where I started out.

The Fox Theatre was my first professional theater ...”

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“The Georgian Terrace was the nicest hotel ever,” he recalls. “It spoiled us for the rest of the tour.

So I love Atlanta.”

Caroline Bowman as Eva Peron and Josh Young as Che.

with Evita. I’ve come to believe that it makes a lot more sense in telling the story to use someone who needed Eva. I see him as a working-class family man who could be one of the people rooting for her to figure out their problems. It’s much more effective.”

Che is a demanding role, the character is always onstage. Its vocal demands are considerable. So

how does Young live out of a suitcase, maintain stamina and protect his voice for eight shows a week?

He works out an hour a day, he says, then does nothing but rest.

He keeps to himself. Doesn’t go out at night, except, occasionally, before his Monday off day.

“I get to do what I love,” he answers. “I wouldn’t trade it for anything.”

EXTRA CREDIT(S) Young has played traditional roles such as Lt. Joseph Cable in South Pacific and dreams of someday playing Carousel’s Billy Bigelow. But he especially likes doing new roles in new musicals.

In 2009, he helped found Cutting-Edge Composers, a New York concert series that spotlights up-and-coming songwriters. See http://cuttingedgecomposers.com/.

He’s also involved with the new musical Amazing Grace, about Englishman John Newton, who wrote the famous hymn. He plays the role later this year in Chicago. To hear selections from the score, visit the media section of his website. See http://josh-young.com/.

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CAST Che............................................................................................................................. JOSH YOUNG Eva.............................................................................................................. CAROLINE BOWMAN Eva (at Sat. mat and Sun. eve performances)...........................................................DESI OAKLEY Magaldi............................................................................................CHRISTOPHER JOHNSTONE Perón............................................................................................................ SEAN MacLAUGHLIN Mistress...................................................................................................... KRYSTINA ALABADO Cabinet Members............................ RYAN K. BAILER, RONALD L. BROWN, MATT STOKES Priest.............................................................................................................. RONALD L. BROWN Italian Admiral............................................................................................... RONALD L. BROWN Mother of Child............................................................................................... ALISON MAHONEY Nurses................................................................................... ALISON MAHONEY, MEGAN ORT

“DON’T CRY FOR ME” QUARTET KRYSTINA ALABADO, MARIA FAILLA, MEGAN ORT, KATERINA PAPACOSTAS

EVA’S FAMILY RYAN K. BAILER, TONY HOWELL, KATIE HUFF, MEGAN ORT, SALLY ANN SWARM

EVA’S LOVERS RONALD L. BROWN, TONY HOWELL, ERIC ANTHONY JOHNSON, CHRIS KOTERA

GENERALS RYAN K. BAILER, NICHOLAS BELTON, JOHNNY STELLARD, MATT STOKES

ENSEMBLE KRYSTINA ALABADO, CHELSEA ARCE, RYAN K. BAILER, NICHOLAS BELTON, RONALD L. BROWN, KRISTEN SMITH DAVIS, MARIA FAILLA, TONY HOWELL, KATIE HUFF, ERIC ANTHONY JOHNSON, CHRISTOPHER JOHNSTONE, CHRIS KOTERA, ALISON MAHONEY, MEGAN ORT, KATERINA PAPACOSTAS, JOHNNY STELLARD, MATT STOKES, SALLY ANN SWARM

UNDERSTUDIES Understudies never substitute for listed performers unless a specific announcement is made at the time of the performance For Eva — DESI OAKLEY, KATERINA PAPACOSTAS For Che —NICHOLAS BELTON, JOHNNY STELLARD For Perón — RYAN K. BAILER, MATT STOKES For Magaldi — NICHOLAS BELTON, JOHNNY STELLARD, TUG WATSON For Mistress — KATIE HUFF, ROBIN MASELLA, MEGAN ORT For Mother of Child — MARIA FAILLA, MORGAN ROSE

SWINGS IAN LIBERTO, ROBIN MASELLA, MORGAN ROSE, TUG WATSON

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MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT I “Requiem”.................................................................................................................... The Company “Oh, What a Circus”............................................................................................. Che and Company “On This Night of a Thousand Stars”................................................................................... Magaldi “Eva, Beware of the City”.................................................................Magaldi, Eva, Che and Family “Buenos Aires”.............................................................................................Eva, Che and Company “Goodnight and Thank You”............................................................................ Che, Eva and Lovers “The Art of the Possible”..............................................................................Perón, Eva and Officers “Charity Concert”...................................................................... Magaldi, Che, Perón and Company “I’d Be Surprisingly Good for You”........................................................................... Eva and Perón “Another Suitcase in Another Hall”..................................................................................... Mistress “Perón’s Latest Flame”......................................................................................... Che and Company “A New Argentina”........................................................................... Perón, Eva, Che and Company

ACT II “On the Balcony of the Casa Rosada”............................................................... Perón and Company “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina”......................................................................................................Eva “High Flying, Adored”................................................................................................... Che and Eva “Rainbow High”..........................................................................................................Eva and Valets “Rainbow Tour”................................................................................ Perón, Che, Eva and Company “The Chorus Girl Hasn’t Learned”....................................................................... Eva and Company “And the Money Kept Rolling In”........................................................................ Che and Company “Santa Evita”..................................................................................... Mother of Child and Company “Waltz for Eva and Che”............................................................................................... Eva and Che “You Must Love Me”...................................................................................................................Eva “She Is a Diamond”..............................................................................................Perón and Officers “Dice Are Rolling”..................................................................................................... Perón and Eva “Eva’s Final Broadcast”................................................................................................................Eva “Montage”.................................................................................................................... The Company “Lament”.......................................................................................................................................Eva

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BIOS CAROLINE BOWMAN (Eva). Broadway: Kinky Boots (original cast member), Wicked.

Tours: Spamalot (Lady of the Lake), Fame: The Musical (Carmen), Grease (Rizzo).

Workshops/readings: Kinky Boots, Empire (Tanis). Proud graduate of Penn State University, B.F.A. Musical Theatre. Originally from the Baltimore/Washington area. Soffer/ Namoff Entertainment: Thank you for changing my life. All my love and thanks to my beautiful family and friends. Shout-out to Telsey Casting/Craig Burns for believing in me. Mom and Dad, I am forever indebted to you. God is good! @CarolineVBowman JOSH YOUNG (Che) received a 2012 Tony Award nomination and Theatre World Award for his critically acclaimed Broadway debut as Judas in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar, director Des McAnuff. Two seasons at The Stratford Shakespeare Festival: Judas in JCS, Connie Rivers in Grapes of Wrath and Che in Evita, director Gary Griffin, earning Broadway World awards for each. Josh played Marius in the National Tour of Les Misérables and Tony in the International Tour of West Side Story. Debut and new album Still Dreaming of Paradise are available on iTunes, Amazon, www.Josh-Young. com and at this theater’s merchandise stands wherever Evita merchandise is sold. B.F.A., Syracuse University. Tweet @joshpaulyoung SEAN MacLAUGHLIN (Perón) was last seen on Broadway, U.S. and Canada as Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera. Other Broadway credits include Bombay Dreams, the original casts of The Woman in White and Elton John’s Lestat.

Off-Broadway: Tut (NYMF), Requiem for William, The Audience and Baby: In Concert (Transport Group). Favorite regional credits include Camelot (Lancelot), The Rainmaker (Starbuck), The Rink (Dino), Floyd Collins (Homer), Violet (Monty), Kennedy Center’s Sondheim Celebration: Merrily We Roll Along and many more. Film/TV: “Something the Lord Made” (HBO) and “South Pacific Live From Carnegie Hall” (PBS). Equity member since 1999. For Elaine and Quinn.

DESI OAKLEY (Eva Alternate) is thrilled to be hitting the road with the cast of Evita!

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Broadway: Annie (original revival cast), Wicked. National tour: Wicked. Regional: Ariel, The Little Mermaid; MTWichita. B.F.A., University of Michigan. After playing Eva Peron in college, it is an honor for her to portray this dynamic and powerful woman again.

Gracious thanks to the Evita team, CGF Talent, and Telsey & Co. Endless love to family and friends, especially M&D, F, C&L, JLK, LG and A. For Daddy. Proverbs 3:5-6. www.desioakley.com CHRISTOPHER JOHNSTONE (Magaldi).

South Pacific first national tour Lincoln Center (Lt. Cable, u/s); Fiddler on the Roof Lyric Opera San Diego (Perchik); South Pacific Ogunquit Playhouse (Lt. Cable); Tommy! TCR (Capt.

Walker); Dido & Aeneas Mark Morris Dance Group (Aeneas); A Little Night Music Boston Pops; Pirates of Penzance Glimmerglass; Mahagonny Tanglewood; The Apartment NYCFringe. TV: “All My Children,” “Personal Justice,” “Watch What’s Happening Live.” www.johnstonechristopher.com KRYSTINA ALABADO (Mistress, Ensemble). Broadway: Green Day’s American Idiot. First national tours: Spring Awakening, American Idiot (dir. Michael Mayer). OffBroadway/regional: Camp Wanatachi (La MaMa), Pregnancy Pact (Weston Playhouse, Yale), Table (Long Wharf Theatre), Fall Springs (Ars Nova), Freckleface Strawberry (MMAC reading). Huge thanks to Dad, Mom, the twins, Terry and Marilyn my managers, Jo, CESD, and Telsey & Co. Proud Equity member! @krystinaalabado CHELSEY ARCE (Ensemble). Tours: Memphis (first national), Daniel Ezralow’s OPEN. Regional: BSC’s Guys and Dolls and STC’s Forum. Film/TV credits include Gone With the Bullets, The Other Guys, The Women, AMICI, “Ugly Betty,” 2014 Sochi Olympics.

Commercial: Starbucks, Coca-Cola, Avon, Dancepaws, Microsoft, Beyoncé. Graduate of The Boston Conservatory. *Helen Hayes nominee. Special thanks to BlocNYC, Telsey and her family and friends for all their continued support.

BIOS RYAN K. BAILER (Ensemble) is thrilled to be a part of Evita! Former credits include Les Misérables (third National Tour, Javert u/s), Evita (Chicago’s Marriott Lincolnshire, Peron u/s) and Forever Plaid (Chicago’s Royal George, Smudge). Ryan has a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from the University of Michigan, and is ever grateful to his friends and family for their love and support!

NICHOLAS BELTON (Ensemble). Hair (Broadway and tour), Natasha Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, See Rock City & Other Destinations and Normal (Duke on 42nd), Wicked (Chicago), My Life With Albertine (Playwrights Horizons). Regional: Turn of the Century (Goodman Theatre), Carousel (Long Wharf Theatre), Court Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare, Fords Theatre, Crossroads and Idaho Shakespeare. Nick’s also a private chef. www.kitchensurfing.com/nicholasbelton RONALD L. BROWN (Ensemble). Tours: Man of La Mancha (Cervantes), My Fair Lady, Evita (Juan Peron). Regional: Red (Mark Rothko), Camelot (Merlyn/Pellinore), Evita (Juan Peron), Annie and Annie Warbucks (Daddy Warbucks), Man of La Mancha (Cervantes), Cats (Old Deuteronomy), The Secret Garden (Archibald), The Light in the Piazza, On the Twentieth Century, many others. Proud and active member of Actors’ Equity Association.

KRISTEN SMITH DAVIS (Ensemble).

National tours: South Pacific (Lincoln Center revival) and White Christmas. Regional: Oliver! (Bet), Show Boat (Kim), Fiddler on the Roof (Chava), Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Alice), Singin’ in the Rain (Kathy Selden), 42nd Street (Peggy Sawyer), Beauty and the Beast (Belle), An American in Paris (world premiere). Love to her new husband, Jeremy. www.kristensmithdavis.com MARIA FAILLA (Ensemble). Tours: Rosalia (“Somewhere” solo)/Maria u/s (West Side Story international tour). Regional: Pirates of Penzance (Bristol Riverside), The Vagabond King, Man of La Mancha, Call Me Madam (CLOC). Third place, American Traditions Competition, and Lys Symonette Award for

“Extraordinary Promise as a Singing/Actor,” 2012 Lotta Lenya Competition. B.M. from Rice University. www.mariafailla.com TONY HOWELL (Ensemble). Off-Broadway: 50 Shades of F****d Up (original cast), Broadway Varietease (Swing). Tours: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Swing, u/s Lefou).

Regional: Show Boat (Kennedy Center), Cabaret (Merry-Go-Round Playhouse) and Cats (Gateway Playhouse) et al. Founder of Creative Social Media. Let’s connect at www.TonyHowell.com and @TonyHowell!

KATIE HUFF (Ensemble). Credits include The Sound of Music, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Spamalot, Gypsy, Singin’ in the Rain (Drury Lane), Chicago (Mason Street Warehouse), My Fair Lady (Paramount Theatre), Merrily We Roll Along (Music Theatre Company), as well as a number of concerts with The Broadway Dreams Foundation.

B.F.A.: Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University.

ERIC ANTHONY JOHNSON (Ensemble).

GAHHH! Life’s AMAZING! National tours: West Side Story (first national), Elf (‘13), Miss Saigon. Regional: American Repertory Theater, Sacramento Music Circus, Kennedy Center and KC Starlight. Infinite thanks to The Price Group, Chris, Craig and the Evita team!

Love to Boston Conservatory, friends, Emily, Mom, Dad and 6u. For all the kids who dream of dancing onstage — IT’S POSSIBLE! CHRIS KOTERA (Ensemble). A Kansas native, Chris is excited for his first national tour! Regional: Riverside, Pioneer Theatre, KC Starlight, Casa Mañana, STAGES St. Louis, Pennsylvania Shakespeare, New Theatre Restaurant and Discoveryland! Chris is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma and a student at the Upright Citizens Brigade. Much thanks to family, friends, coaches and especially teachers!

IAN LIBERTO (Swing, Dance Captain).

Broadway: Chaplin (OBC); How to Succeed …; Promises, Promises; Billy Elliot. Tours: A Chorus Line, Thoroughly Modern Millie and Billy Elliot.

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BIOS Regional: Paper Mill, TUTS, Sac Muisic Circus, Ravinia Festival, Marriott Theatre, Gateway, Kennedy Center. Love to Mom and Kasey.

Graduate of Millikin University. @ianliberto ALISON MAHONEY (Ensemble). NYC: Ragtime anniversary concert (Avery Fisher), Church (Public Theater), Dream of Love (Lincoln Center). Regional: A Little Night Music (Baltimore Center Stage), Ragtime, The Sound of Music (Paper Mill), The King and I (OSTC). Soloist: Avery Fisher, Alice Tully, Boston Esplanade, the Vatican. As the Singing Baker: Food Network, CBS From the Couch and Playbill.com. Thanks to friends and family. www.alisonmahoney.com ROBIN MASELLA (Swing, Assistant Dance Captain) is thrilled to be making her touring debut with Evita! NY credits: Candide (Lincoln Center/NYCO). Regional favorites include Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Crazy for You, Seven Brides…, Carnival!, Show Boat. Has performed regionally at Sacramento Music Circus, Goodspeed, TUTS & KC Starlight.

Commercials: “NBC Ford/Smash.” Love to Dad, Mom and Benji for their endless support!

MEGAN ORT (Ensemble). Touring debut!

Previous credits: The Music Man (Zaneeta Shinn) and Annie Get Your Gun (Dolly Tate cover) at The Glimmerglass Festival; Legally Blonde (Elle Woods), Gianni Schicchi (Lauretta), Coram Boy (Young Alexander/ Aaron). Proud and recent graduate of Ithaca College, B.F.A. Musical Theatre. Infinite thanks to Telsey+Co, Kristen Blodgette, Marc Webster, the HD, the GG, and especially Mom, Dad and Caitlin!

KATERINA PAPACOSTAS (Ensemble) is thrilled to be making her touring debut! New York: Featured ensemble of Ever After directed

by Kathleen Marshall, The Protagonists directed by Chris Gattelli. Other credits include Ethel Toffelmeir, Marian u/s Kate Baldwin in The Music Man (Arena Stage); Wendy in Mousical directed by Julie Andrews (Goodspeed); and Judy in White Christmas (Northern Stage). Many thanks to the entire

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Evita team for this incredible opportunity!

Filakia MBNZ! katerinapapacostas.com MORGAN ROSE (Swing). Favorite credits: Shrek the Musical (first national), Dear Edwina (Off B’way), A Chorus Line (MSMT), George M! (TBTS), Funny Girl (Westchester). B.F.A. MT FSU! Enormous thanks to my descamisados, Chris, Seth, Kristen, Craig/Telsey, Kate, Al, Ricky, Tim, Steven, Rach, Amanda, Jonathan, Raumakers, MNM and MSA! Her work is inspired by her parents and dedicated to the memory of her brother, Dustin.

JOHNNY STELLARD (Ensemble).

Broadway: Evita. Off-Broadway: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. Regional: MTWichita, Arkansas Rep, Geva Theatre, NCTheatre.

TV: “Live From Lincoln Center: American Songbook Series” (PBS). Other: Hollywood Bowl (Kristin Chenoweth in Concert), Sweeney Todd in Concert (Pittsburgh Bach Choir). Grand Rapids, MI native. B.F.A. Music Theatre from Elon University, Dance Minor.

Thank you Craig, Kristen, Seth and Chris.

Dedicated to Grandma Lydia.

MATT STOKES (Ensemble) is thrilled to be joining the company of Evita. Credits include the 2012 Broadway revival of Jesus Christ Superstar and the national tour of South Pacific (Lincoln Center Theatre Production). Matt is also the proud founder of YOUREATZ.com.

A BIG thanks to Mom, Dad, Josh, Jon, Kate, Charlie Mae, Ruby, NENA and my beautiful wife, Keri!

SALLY ANN SWARM (Ensemble) thanks many… Broadway/national tours: Cats (closing company), Show Boat, The Phantom of the Opera and Dr. Dolittle with Tommy Tune.

Regional: Tintypes (Anna Held), My Way: Frank Sinatra Tribute (Leading Lady), Jekyll & Hyde (Lady Beaconsfield), Carousel (Julie) and George M! (Nellie Cohan). Off-Broadway: Menopause the Musical (Soap Star) with NYC CD recording, and Dames at Sea (Mona).

TUG WATSON (Swing) is thrilled to be a part of this production. Previous credits include the national tours of Young Frankenstein (Swing),

BIOS Cats (Munkustrap) and Annie (Ensemble). Tug has also performed at Casa Mañana, Merry-GoRound Playhouse, Syracuse Stage and Light Opera Works in Chicago. A proud member of AEA, a graduate of Syracuse University, and son of Drew and Becky, he hopes you enjoy the show!

THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP (RUG) (Licensor) has produced, co-produced or licensed throughout the world Aspects of Love, The Beautiful Game, Bombay Dreams,

By Jeeves, Cats, Daisy Pulls It Off, Evita, The Hired Man, Jeeves Takes Charge, Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, La Bête, Lend Me a Tenor, Love Never Dies, The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, On Your Toes, The Phantom of the Opera, Shirley Valentine, The Sound of Music, Song & Dance, Starlight Express, Sunset Boulevard, Tell Me on a Sunday, Whistle Down the Wind, The Wizard of Oz and The Woman in White. RUG is wholly owned by Andrew Lloyd Webber.

TIM RICE (Book/Lyrics) got the idea for Evita driving to a dinner in London in 1973, hearing part of a radio program about her remarkable life.

He remembered her from his schoolboy stamp collection, and after further research realized her fantastic story might be the musical to prove that he and Andrew Lloyd Webber were not one-hit wonders. His first new stage musical in 13 years, From Here to Eternity, based on James Jones’ 1951 masterpiece novel — music by Stuart Brayson, opened in the West End in October 2013. www.timrice.co.uk ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER (Music and Orchestrations) is best known as a composer.

His musicals include The Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Cats, Sunset Boulevard and Jesus Christ Superstar. His recent producer credits include A.R. Rahman’s Bombay Dreams, The Sound of Music and The Wizard of Oz. He pioneered casting for musical theatre on TV with the International Emmy Award-winning “How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?” His awards include an Oscar, seven Tonys, three Grammys, two International Emmys, seven Olivier Awards and the Kennedy Center Honor. His latest work is based on the life of Dr. Stephen Ward. He was knighted in 1992 and created an honorary life peer in 1997.

MICHAEL GRANDAGE (Director) is Artistic Director of the Michael Grandage Company in London. He was Artistic Director of the Donmar Warehouse (2002–12) and Sheffield Theatres (2000–05). He is the recipient of Tony, Drama Desk, Olivier, Evening Standard and Critics’ Circle awards. Work includes The Cripple of Inishmaan with Daniel Radcliffe, Peter and Alice with Judi Dench and Ben Whishaw, 25 productions for the Donmar Warehouse including Red (UK & NYC), Hamlet with Jude Law (UK & NYC), Frost/Nixon (UK & U.S.). Michael is President of the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and was appointed CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2011.

ROB ASHFORD (Choreographer).

Broadway—Director/Choreographer: How to Succeed (Tony nominations, Direction and Choreography); Promises, Promises (Tony nomination, Choreography); Choreographer: Thoroughly Modern Millie (Tony Award, Best Choreography), Evita (Tony nomination), The Wedding Singer (Tony nomination), Cry-Baby (Tony nomination), Curtains (Tony nomination); Director: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. London — Director: Anna Christie (Donmar; Olivier Award), A Streetcar Named Desire (Donmar; Olivier nomination), Macbeth at Manchester International Festival; Director/Choreographer: Parade (Donmar; Olivier nominations, Direction and Choreography); Choreographer: Evita (Olivier nomination), Guys and Dolls (Olivier nomination), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Olivier nomination), Forum (National Theatre). Other: “The 81st Annual Academy Awards” (Emmy Award, Choreography).

SETH SKLAR-HEYN (Tour Director).

Broadway: The Phantom of the Opera (Production Supervisor), Evita (Associate Director), A Little Night Music (Associate Director), Finian’s Rainbow (Associate Director), Good Vibrations (Associate Director), Mary Stuart (Assistant Director), Rock’n’Roll (Assistant Director), Frost/Nixon (Assistant Director), The Coast of Utopia (Assistant to the Director). Off-Broadway/Encores!: Cotton Club Parade (Assistant Director). U.S. National Tour: Billy Elliot (Resident Director). Previously for Michael Grandage, Seth directed the U.S. National Tour of Frost/Nixon in 2009, starring Stacy Keach and Alan Cox. Seth serves as Executive Producer for Cameron Mackintosh Inc. in N.Y. Graduate of Vassar College.

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BIOS CHRIS BAILEY (Tour Choreographer).

Choreography — 2013 CBS Tony awards opening number. Movement Director — Cyrano de Bergerac, Roundabout Theatre Company. Tours as Choreographer: Shrek (US), The Wedding Singer (US), Guys and Dolls (UK, Australia), Thoroughly Modern Millie (UK). Associate choreography — 2013 Academy Awards. Broadway: Evita; How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying; Promises, Promises; Cry-Baby. West End: Guys and Dolls, Evita, Once in a Lifetime, Candide (also Paris). Film: Beyond the Sea. JENNIE FORD (Associate Choreography).

Choreography credits range from opera to Broadway, working closely with numerous Tony Award-winning choreographers. Performing credits: 7 Broadway musicals and 4 albums. She has been hired as “teacher to the stars” such as Nick Jonas, Darren Criss, Beau Bridges, George Wendt, Ronn Moss, Jerry Mathers. Author of a new “how-to” book series for Broadway. www.

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Phantom of the Opera and Les Misérables.

Awards include an Olivier for The Woman in White London and Parnelli Award for Phantom of the Opera Las Vegas.

RICHARD MAWBEY (Wig and Hair Design) owns London’s Wig Specialities. Theatre: La Cage aux Folles, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Frost/Nixon, Hairspray, South Pacific, Legally Blonde, Passion, End of the Rainbow, White Christmas, Piaf, Sweet Charity, Evita, Guys and Dolls, The Producers, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Merrily We Roll Along, the Donmar West End season. Television: “Little Britain,” “Poirot.” Film: The Ghost Writer, Titanic, Star Wars, Dumbledore in Harry Potter. Personal wigmaker to Sean Connery, Dame Edna, Kylie Minogue, Madonna.

CHRISTOPHER ORAM (Set and Costume Design) is the recipient of Tony, Oliver, Evening Standard, Critics’ Circle, Garland and Ovation awards for his work both here in the U.S. and in the UK. Currently the set and costume designer for the Michael Grandage Company season at the Noel Coward Theatre in the West End.

ZACHARY BOROVAY (Projection Design).

Recent Broadway credits include No Man’s Land, Waiting for Godot, Evita, Elf, Lombardi (Drama Desk nom.), Rock of Ages (London, national tour, Las Vegas, etc.), A Catered Affair (Drama Desk nom.), Xanadu (national tour, Japan). Additional selected credits include Chaplin (La Jolla Playhouse), Peepshow (Planet Hollywood Casino, Las Vegas), The Radio City Christmas Spectacular and Voyage de la Vie (RWI, Sentosa, Singapore). Zachary is on the board of trustees of United Scenic Artists Local 829. borovay.com

NEIL AUSTIN (Lighting Design). Recipient of the 2010 Tony Award and Drama Desk Award for Red at the Golden Theatre and the 2011 Laurence Olivier Award for The White Guard at the National Theatre, London. Other Broadway credits include Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Rodgers), Evita (Marquis), Hamlet (Broadhurst), The Seafarer (Booth), Frost/ Nixon (Jacobs). He has designed more than 200 productions, including many in the UK for the National Theatre, Donmar Warehouse, Royal Opera House, Royal Shakespeare Company and in the West End.

TELSEY + COMPANY (Casting). Broadway/ tours: If/Then, The Bridges of Madison County, All the Way, Motown, Kinky Boots, Newsies, Rock of Ages, Wicked, Porgy and Bess, Sister Act, Million Dollar Quartet. Off-Broadway: Atlantic, MCC, Signature. Regional: A.R.T., Dallas Theater Center, Goodman, La Jolla, Paper Mill, Signature. Film: Into the Woods, The Last Five Years, The Odd Life of Timothy Green, Friends With Kids, Margin Call, Sex and the City 1 & 2. TV: “Masters of Sex,” “The Sound of Music Live!,” “Smash,” “The Big C,” commercials. www.telseyandco.com

MICK POTTER (Sound Design) has designed numerous world premiere, West End and Broadway musicals. Recent sound designs include Miss Saigon, Saturday Night Fever, Bombay Dreams, Zorro, The Woman in White, Whistle Down the Wind, Evita, Joseph…, Love Never Dies, The Sound of Music, Sister Act, The Wizard of Oz, Betty Blue Eyes, The

JASON GOLDSBERRY (Makeup Design) is proud to make his Broadway design debut with this astounding show and amazing creative team! Many thanks to family and friends for undying support, especially my sweetheart Bryan and my CC. This one’s for Amy!

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BIOS DAVID CULLEN (Co-Orchestrator) studied composition with Howard Ferguson and Richard Rodney Bennett at the Royal Academy of Music in the 1960s. He is best known as an orchestrator of musicals, particularly those of Andrew Lloyd Webber – Cats, Starlight Express, Song and Dance, Aspects of Love, Sunset Boulevard, By Jeeves, Whistle Down the Wind, The Beautiful Game, The Phantom of the Opera, The Woman in White, Love Never Dies and most recently The Wizard of Oz. KRISTEN BLODGETTE (Music Supervisor).

Credits: Evita with Ricky Martin (Broadway), The Phantom of the Opera (Broadway, North American companies, Stuttgart, Hamburg, Basel, Antwerp, Copenhagen, Mexico City, Madrid, Buenos Aires); Cats (Broadway, national tours, Hamburg, Copenhagen); Sunset Boulevard; Jesus Christ Superstar; The Woman in White; Mary Poppins; LoveMusik; Chitty Chitty Bang Bang; Annie Get Your Gun with Deborah Voigt (Glimmerglass); Bounce directed by Harold Prince (Goodman, Kennedy Center); tours of On Your Toes, Jerry’s Girls, Barnum; and rehearsal pianist for Carrie with Betty Buckley.

WILLIAM WALDROP (Associate Music Supervisor/Music Director/Conductor).

Broadway: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Evita. National tours: The Phantom of the Opera, Cats. Off-Broadway: Donnybrook!, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. Las Vegas: Phantom—The Las Vegas Spectacular, Hedwig and the Angry Inch. As a composer, William’s songs (with lyricist Robert Williamson) have been heard in cabarets and theatres across the country. In New York City: Birdland, The Laurie Beechman Theatre, The Duplex, New World Stages. William is a proud graduate of The Peabody Conservatory of Music (M.M.) and the University of Mississippi (B.M.). Love to Mom and Dad! DAVID CHASE (Dance Arrangements) is thrilled to once again be part of the Grandage and Ashford team. West End (dance arranger): Evita, Guys and Dolls. Current Broadway: music supervisor/arranger/adapter for Cinderella, music director/arranger: How to Succeed…; dance arranger: Anything Goes; music supervisor/arranger: Nice Work If You Can Get It. Music education: Harvard biology degree.

TIMOTHY R. MACKABEE (Associate Set Design). Broadway: Mike Tyson: Undisputed

Truth (directed by Spike Lee). Lincoln Center Theatre, Public Theater. Regional: Dallas Theatre Center, Portland Center Stage, Syracuse Stage, Yale Rep, Paper Mill Playhouse, Asolo Rep, Studio Theatre. TV: “Smash,” “The Today Show.” Education: North Carolina School of the Arts, Yale School of Drama. timothymackabeedesign.com AMANDA SEYMOUR (Associate Costume Designer). Recent credits: Paul’s Case, Urban Arias; Exile, Lawnpeople at the Cherry Lane Theatre; Don Pasquale, Armide at the Juilliard School; Bumbug the Musical, The Clurman: Theatre Row; The Sound of Music, Paper Mill Playhouse; The Family Room, Arclight Theatre; Lydia, Yale Repertory Theatre.

Broadway assistant credits: Chaplin the Musical; Nice Work If You Can Get It; Present Laughter.

KRISTINA KLOSS (Associate Lighting Designer). Evita (Broadway), Billy Elliot (Broadway, first national, second national), Mary Poppins (Broadway, first national).

Broadway: First Date, August: Osage County, Faith Healer, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Glass Menagerie, Urban Cowboy. Metropolitan Opera House, Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Member of United Scenic Artists 829. For Pumpkin.

TONY SMOLENSKI (Associate Sound).

DRISCOLL OTTO (Associate Projection Design). Recently: Lighting Design Rock of Ages (Norwegian Cruise Line), Lighting/ Projections Antony & Cleopatra (Houston Shakespeare Festival). Regional: Dallas Theatre Center, The Hangar Theater, Flatrock Playhouse, Reprise Theatre Company, Houston Shakespeare Festival, Shakespeare Dallas, Utah Festival Opera, and Trinity Rep. Associate designer (Broadway): Evita, Elf, Ann, Rock of Ages, After Miss Julie and Race.

JENNY PENDERGRAFT (Wig & Hair Supervisor) is a NYC-based hair dresser.

Broadway credits include Evita, Wicked, Bye Bye Birdie and The Little Mermaid. Thanks to Eddie for opening my eyes to this world, to Patrick for ATLANTA’S PERFORMING ARTS PUBLICATION 25

BIOS supporting me in every new adventure and to my Angels for guiding me!

family. Carnegie Mellon University. Proud AEA member.

DAVID LAI (Music Coordinator). Broad­way: Mary Poppins, Bonnie & Clyde, Wonderland, South Pacific, The Woman in White, Jesus Christ Superstar, Riverdance. Broadway conductor: Miss Saigon and The Phantom of the Opera for last 15 years. Producer: West Side Story (Grammy), Promises, Promises and South Pacific (Grammy noms.).

TREY JOHNSON (Assistant Stage Manager) is excited to be a part of the Evita family. His credits include Broadway: A Streetcar Named Desire; Off-Broadway: The Last Five Years, Fun Home, The Broken Heart; multiple workshops and readings. Northern Arizona grad.

Proud member AEA. Love to his family and friends for their constant support.

TALITHA FEHR (Music Coordinator).

National tours: Sister Act, Catch Me If You Can, West Side Story, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Wizard of Oz, Come Fly Away, Mamma Mia!, A Christmas Story, Fiddler on the Roof, Jesus Christ Superstar, Cats, Chicago, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Chita Rivera A Dancer’s Life, Movin’Out, and 101 Dalmatians. International/ Asian tours: West Side Story, Sound of Music, Swing!, Cinderella, and The King and I. Broadway: A Christmas Story, The Pirate Queen, pre-production and development of Twyla Tharp’s Come Fly Away, the 2012 Toronto launch of Wizard of Oz, and the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

RYAN P. MURPHY (Production Manager) is in his seventh season with Troika Entertainment, having worked on more than 40 national and international tours with a wide range of amazing artists. Current projects include the first national tours of Sister Act, Ghost: The Musical and Evita, as well as tours of West Side Story, Bring It On and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new production of The Wizard of Oz. Prior to joining Troika, Ryan spent time as a Production Supervisor, Stage Manager and Executive Producer. Originally from Buffalo, N.Y., Ryan would also like to thank his family, friends and soon-to-be husband, Joe, for all their love and support.

STUART ANDREWS (Synthesizer Programmer). Broadway and West End: Mary Poppins, The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, The Woman in White, Jesus Christ Superstar. West End: The Wizard of Oz, Betty Blue Eyes, Love Never Dies, Oliver!, Evita, The Sound of Music.

BONNIE PANSON (Production Stage Manager). Broadway: 26 productions including Bring It On, Spider-Man, Chicago, Dance of the Vampires, Private Lives, Blast, Seussical, Civil War, On the Town, Bring in ‘da Noise/Funk, Starlight Express, The Odd Couple, Pirates of Penzance. Tours: Bring It On and multiple versions of The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber. St. Louis Muny: South Pacific. Off-Broadway: The Last Five Years, A New Brain. Proud mom of her college kid, Jenny Spicola.

JOE CHRISTOPHER (General Manager) presented and produced more than 65 productions and special events as the Associate General Manager and Coordinator of Theater Programming at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. His favorite Kennedy Center credits include the Tony Award-nominated Broadway revivals of Follies and Ragtime, four seasons of Barbara Cook’s Spotlight Series, critically acclaimed festivals celebrating the works of August Wilson & Terrence McNally, Master Class starring Tyne Daly, Thurgood starring Laurence Fishburne and numerous other special events. National tours: Sister Act, Shear Madness, Evita, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new production of The Wizard of Oz.

MICHAEL RICO COHEN (Stage Manager).

Broadway/tours: Chaplin, American Idiot, Billy Elliot, Bonnie & Clyde. Off-Broadway/ regional: Signature Theatre Company, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Berkshire Theatre Festival. Workshops: Mozart l’Opera Rock, Up Here. Love to Mom, Dad and the

HAL LUFTIG (Producer). Winner of four Tony awards and London’s Olivier Award, Hal Luftig has worked on and off-Broadway for the past 25 years. Broadway: Kinky Boots, Evita, Catch Me If You Can, Come Fly Away, West Side Story, All My Sons, Legally Blonde, The Times They Are A-Changin’, Whoopi, Movin’ Out, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Annie Get Your Gun, High

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BIOS Society, The Diary of Anne Frank, The King and I, Moon Over Buffalo, Angels in America, Jelly’s Last Jam, The Secret Garden. He is currently developing The Last Goodbye, with the music of Jeff Buckley. Hal has an M.F.A. from Columbia University, and an ulcer from tension.

TROIKA ENTERTAINMENT (Producer) has been the innovator in touring musical theater productions for more than two decades, producing shows throughout North, Central and South America, Europe and Asia. Additionally, the company is experienced in casino and leisure markets having produced for the Wynn, Caesars, Grand Casino, Hilton, Eldorado and Harrah’s. Current and upcoming productions include Annie, Bring It On: The Musical, Evita, Ghost, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Sister Act and West Side Story. With strong ties to the Broadway community, Troika prides itself on delivering top-quality productions to audiences worldwide. Please visit us at www. troika.com.

RANDALL A. BUCK (Producer) has produced more than 50 productions across the globe for Troika Entertainment. Before joining Troika in 1999, Mr. Buck was Vice President and General Manager for Livent in Toronto.

Mr. Buck was a stage manager for more than 20 years, surviving a year with Mary Martin and Carol Channing in Jimmy Kirkwood’s Legends!, a year in Japan with Siegfried & Roy, opening The Phantom of the Opera Music Box Company and opening Show Boat on Broadway. When not on the road Randy can be found in the Washington, D.C., area with his wife, Angela, and their daughter Sierra Ashley Buck.

JAMES L. NEDERLANDER (Producer).

President of Nederlander Organization and son of James M. Nederlander (Chairman).

Mr. Nederlander is currently represented on Broadway with Priscilla, Spider-Man. Other credits include West Side Story, Next to Normal, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Movin’ Out, The Tragedy of Carmen (recipient of a special Tony Award).

TERRY ALLEN KRAMER (Producer).

Credits (partial listing): Sugar Babies; Me and

My Girl: The Goat… (Tony Award); Movin’ Out (Tony Award); Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?; Cyrano; West Side Story; 9 to 5; The Addams Family; The Merchant of Venice; Race; Promises, Promises; Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark; Priscilla Queen of the Desert; Mike Tyson: The Undisputed Truth; Kinky Boots (Tony Award); and I’ll Eat You Last.

ANTHONY NICHOLSON (Producer).

Director of Foundation Board of University of Central Florida. Broadway: Evita with Ricky Martin, The Best Man with James Earl Jones, Porgy and Bess, Matilda and Cinderella.

TOM & CONNIE WALSH (Producers).

Broadway: Kinky Boots (Tony winner), First Date. Longtime supporters of the nonprofit performing arts in Seattle. Board members of the 5th Avenue Theatre and the Pacific Northwest Ballet.

ROY FURMAN (Producer). On Broadway: The Book of Mormon (Tony Award), Cinderella, Annie, Big Fish, After Midnight.

Bullets Over Broadway the Musical, Betrayal and Rocky. Previous productions include Lucky Guy, War Horse (Tony), West Side Story, The History Boys (Tony), Gypsy, Spamalot (Tony), The Color Purple and Fosse (Tony).

YAS UH IRO KA WA N A (P r o d u c e r ).

Broadway: First Date; Let It Be; Kinky Boots (Tony Award); Evita; Catch Me If You Can; Come Fly Away; Legally Blonde. He has co-presented Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles; The Full Monty; Fosse; in Japan and Japanese local productions of Promises, Promises; Side Show; Grease; All Shook Up; Brooklyn; Titanic; Sweet Charity; The Producers; The Boy From Oz; Never Gonna Dance.

ALLAN S. GORDON/ADAM S. GORDON (Producers). Allan has received Tony awards for Rent, Death of a Salesman, Hairspray and Spamalot. Allan’s career spans the fields of theater, law, investment banking, real estate and venture capital. Together, Allan and Adam’s credits include The Pee-wee Herman Show, Peter and the Starcatcher, and Tony awards in 2013 for Kinky Boots and Pippin.

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BIOS RAINBOW TOUR PRODUCTIONS (Producer). The Broadway Consortium (Van Dean & Kenny Howard): 8 Broadway shows, 1 Tony Award, 4 Tony nominations, 18 albums. Thanks BMiller, BroadwayConsortium.com and BroadwayRecords.com; Wendy Federman: 2 Tony awards, 13 Tony nominations, 25 Broadway shows; Carl Moellenberg: 5 Tony awards, 26 Broadway productions, 5 national tours.

MICHAEL J. MORITZ, JR. (Producer).

Broadway producer, record producer, music director, entertainment entrepreneur from Youngstown, Ohio. Broadway producing credits include Big Fish, One Night With Janis Joplin, Beautiful: The Carole King Story. Album producing credits include Norbert Leo Butz (Memory and Mayhem), Aaron Tveit (Radio in My Head). michaelmoritz.com PITTSBURGH CLO (Producer). Under the direction of Van Kaplan this not-for-profit arts organization appreciates the support of nearly 200,000 patrons each year and produces a subscription series, educational programs, national tours, develops and invests in new works, including 18 Broadway shows (24 Tony awards) and is a founder of the National High School Musical Theater Awards (PBS). www. pittsburghCLO.org JOHN and DIANE CHACHAS (Producer).

John is the Managing Partner of Methuselah Advisors and a Board Member of Gump’s San Francisco & PrePlay Sports. Diane is a Board Member of Parents in Action. Broadway: Kinky Boots; Tour: Evita.

JUST FOR LAUGHS THEATRICALS (Producer). CEO Adam Blanshay, Chairman Gilbert Rozon. Subsidiary of Just for Laughs.

Broadway: Bullets Over Broadway, Twelfth Night/Richard III, Kinky Boots. London: I Can’t Sing — The X Factor Musical, A Chorus Line (London Palladium), Chimerica, Merrily We Roll Along, Old Times (Harold Pinter Theatre), The Ladykillers (Vaudeville), Abigail’s Party (UK tour). Thanks to Hal. www.hahaha.com 28 ENCOREATLANTA.COM

GLASS HALF FULL PRODUCTIONS (Producer). Managing members: Adam Blanshay and Gareth Lake. Broadway: Twelfth Night/Richard III. London: I Can’t Sing — The X Factor Musical (London Palladium). UK Tour: Shrek the Musical. Thanks to Hal. www. ghfproductions.co.uk RICARDO HORNOS (Producer). Broadway: Evita, The Heiress, Cinderella, The Trip to Bountiful, Big Fish. Buenos Aires: Spanishspeaking versions of Young Frankenstein, A Steady Rain, The Norman Conquests, Good People (all in association with Pablo Kompel).

Film (in development): Omelette Surprise, Fernando in Arizona, Yankee Doodle Day. Board: Symphony Space.

SCOTT SANDERS PRODUCTIONS (Producer). Scott Sanders is an Emmy and Tony Award-winning theatre, film and television producer. Broadway: The Color Purple, with partner Oprah Winfrey; The Pee-wee Herman Show (Broadway and Los Angeles); Evita starring Ricky Martin. Additional Broadway: Elaine Stritch: At Liberty and After Midnight, the new jazz musical created with Wynton Marsalis.

Other musicals in development: Coal Miner’s Daughter, starring Zooey Deschanel as Loretta Lynn, and Houdini, with a score by Stephen Schwartz, directed by Jack O’Brien and starring Hugh Jackman. In 2012 Sony Pictures Entertainment partnered with the company to adapt and develop stage musicals from SPE’s film library.

CAROL FINEMAN (Producer). Broadway: Evita, The Pee-wee Herman Show. Worth Street: Christopher Shinn’s Four, The Normal Heart, Drama Desk for The Stage Door Canteen. Headed press at the Public for 11 years. Highlight credits there (downtown and Broadway): The Tempest, Noise/Funk, Elaine Stritch: At Liberty, The Seagull w/Meryl Streep. Currently, Producer & VP/Theatre, Scott Sanders Productions.

BRIAN SMITH (Producer). Broadway: Kinky Boots (Tony Award), Evita, Catch Me If You Can. NYC: The Harmonious Pimps of Harmony…, Camp Wanatachi, Yes We Can, PINK! Artistic Director, Down Payment

BIOS/STAFF Productions. 2010 NY Innovative Theatre Award, Outstanding Director.

WARREN TREPP (Producer). Broadway: Kinky Boots, Evita, Legally Blonde, Movin’ Out and Thoroughly Modern Millie. His proudest production is his son Warren Edward, a credit he shares with his wife, Jâlé.

STAFF FOR EVITA GENERAL MANAGEMENT Joe Christopher Associate General Manager.................. Abram Best COMPANY MANAGER DeAnn L. Boise Assistant Company Manager.................. Jason Haft PRESS/MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE ANITA DLONIAK & ASSOCIATES, INC. Anita Dloniak Diane L. Rodes Melissa A. Hazek CASTING TELSEY + COMPANY Bernie Telsey CSA, Will Cantler CSA, David Vaccari CSA, Bethany Knox CSA, Craig Burns CSA, Tiffany Little Canfield CSA, Rachel Hoffman CSA, Justin Huff CSA, Patrick Goodwin CSA, Abbie Brady-Dalton CSA, David Morris, Cesar A. Rocha CSA, Andrew Femenella CSA, Karyn Casl CSA, Kristina Bramhall, Conrad Woolfe, Rachel Nadler, Rachel Minow, Sean Gannon, Scott Galina

EXCLUSIVE TOUR BOOKING THE ROAD COMPANY 165 West 46th St., Suite 1101 New York, NY 10036 202.302.5200 voice 202.302.5374 fax www.theroadcompany.com PRODUCTION MANAGER Ryan P. Murphy TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Andrew Sullivan

PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER...................................Bonnie Panson Stage Manager........................Michael Rico Cohen Assistant Stage Manager...................Trey Johnson Tour Director................................ Seth Sklar-Heyn Tour Choreographer............................ Chris Bailey Associate Choreographer.................... Jennie Ford Associate Music Supervisor........... William Waldrop Dance Captain......................................Ian Liberto Assistant Dance Captain................... Robin Masella Associate Scenic Designer.........Timothy Mackabee Broadway Associate Scenic Designer...........................Bryan Johnson UK Associate Scenic Designer........David Woohead, Richard Kent UK Assistant Scenic Designer.............. Lee Newby, Andrew Riley, Simon Anthony Wells Renderer............................................. Ann Bartek Production Properties........................Andrew Miller Associate Costume Designer...... Amanda Seymour Assistant Costume Designer.............. Ryan Dodson Associate Lighting Designer.............. Kristina Kloss Broadway Associate Lighting Designer...Dan Walker Assistant Lighting Designer......... Weston Wilkerson Lighting Programmer.......................... Rob Halliday Production Electrician................. Jeff “Swing” Holtz Associate Sound Designer............. Tony Smolenski UK Associate Sound Designer.........Paul Gatehouse Production Sound..............Colle Bustin, Dillon Cody Associate Projection Designer......... Driscoll A. Otto Production Hair and Wigs............Jenny Pendergraft HEAD CARPENTER............................. NOAH KERN Assistant Carpenter..... Stephen Ehrlich, Seth Larkin Head Electrician..............................Stephen Atwell Assistant Electrician....................... Jeremy Bolnick Assistant Electrician...........................Eric Johnson Assistant Electrician...............Christopher K. Nimm Head of Props........................... Jennifer A. Kramer Head of Sound.........................Maxine R. Gutierrez Assistant Sound Engineer............. Nathan Meredith Head of Wardrobe......... Marguerite “Meg” Peresich Assistant Wardrobe....................... Kasey Walraven Star Dresser................................Whitney Vaughan Head of Hair and Wigs....................... Alicia Monica Assistant Hair and Wigs................... Kaylan Paisley Production Associate.........................Joe Cameron Production Assistants................ Mitchell Anderson, Zachary Gray Associate to Mr. Luftig.......................Scott Sinclair Assistant to Mr. Sanders.................... Jamie Quiroz Physical Therapy................................. NeuroTours ATLANTA’S PERFORMING ARTS PUBLICATION 29

STAFF Medical Director..................... Thomas Meyers, MD Accountant......................... Zwick & Banyai, PLLC. Insurance...................Maury Donnelly and Parr, Inc. Payroll........................................... SCI Companies Legal Counsel......... S. Jean Ward, ESQ. & Franklin, Weinrib, Rudell & Vassallo, P.C. Production Photographer.............. Richard Termine Advertising.......................... Spotco/Drew Hodges, Josh Fraenkel, Callie Goff Website & Online Marketing.......................SpotCo/ Sara Fitzpatrick, Marc Mettler, Michael Crowley, Meghan Ownbey Accountant..................... Robert Fried CPA/Fried & Kowgios CPAS LLP GM Consultant.... Amy Jacobs, Bespoke Theatricals Immigration Counsel............ Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel, LLP Visa Consultant....................................... Lisa Carr Merchandising.........Broadway Merchandising, LLC/ Adam S. Gordon, David Eck FOR TROIKA ENTERTAINMENT Chief Executive Officer....................Randall A. Buck Chief Operating Officer................ Michael J. Orsino Chief Financial Officer......................... Donald Kindl Associate Producer............................. Jaime Prine General Managers......................... Joe Christopher Townsend Teague Assistant General Managers................ Abram Best, Brian Schrader Production Manager.......................Ryan P. Murphy Marketing Manager......................... Courtney Davis Marketing Consultant.............................. Amy Katz Booking Associate........................... Doria Montfort Budgeting & Forecasting Manager....George Lamberty Controller.......................................Ryan Rudzinski Staff Accountant...........................Lourdes Castillo Accounting Clerk........................... Marite Espinoza Office Manager............................... Doria Montfort Warehouse Manager..........................Scott Garrish FOR TROIKA COSTUMES Costume Director........................ Michelle Harrison Project Assistants...... Alison Smith, Kristina Lamdin Work Room Manager...........................Helen Jones Lead Stitcher................................ Laura Browning Craft Manager......................................... Rise Ono Stitchers................ Kristin Czako, Sharon Landrum, Katherine Krauss, Marla Parker CONNECT WITH EVITA www.EvitaTour.com www.facebook.com/evitatour @EvitaTour 30 ENCOREATLANTA.COM

CREDITS Production Travel by ROAD REBEL ENTERTAINMENT TOURING, San Diego, CA. Scenery, Automation, and Show Control by SHOW MOTION, INC., Milford, CT Using the AC2 Computerized Motion Control System. Show Deck by PRG—SCENIC TECHNOLOGIES, a Division of Production Resource Group, LLC, New Windsor, NY. Soft Goods by I. WEISS THEATRICAL SOLUTIONS, Fairview, NJ. Props by PROPS IS TOPS, PROPSTAR, TOM CARROLL SCENERY, JOHN CREECH DESIGN & PRODUCTION. Lighting Equipment by PRG LIGHTING, Secaucus, NJ. Sound Equipment by SOUND ASSOCIATES, Yonkers, NY. Video Projection System Engineered and Provided by WORLDSTAGE, New York, NY. Costumes by SIOBHAN NESTOR, ARTHUR & TAILORS, CYGNET STUIDOS, INC., JOHN KRISTIANSEN, SARAH TIMBERLAKE, JENNIFER LOVE, HOUSE OF SAVOIA, SCAFATI, JODEK INTERNATIONAL LTD.—David Douek, Daniel Webster, COSTUME ARMOUR, KAUFMAN’s ARMY & NAVY, BECKSTEIN’S MEN’S FABRIC CZAR, and TROIKA ENTERTAINMENT COSTUME SHOP, Glen Burnie, MD. Handmade Shoes by FRED LONGTIN, J.C. THEATRICAL, T.O. DEY, WORLDTONE DANCE SHOES, CAPEZIO THEATRICALS, LADUCA SHOES. Eva Peron’s jewelry by Marcelo Toledo. Millinery

by Anne Guay & Stetson Hats, Arnold S. Levine.

Undergarments by BRA*TENDERS. Original Wigs

by WIG SPECIALTIES LONDON. Historical Footage Provided by ASSOCIATED PRESS, ARENAPAL, FONDO DOCUMENTAL MUSEO EVITA/ARCHIVO GENERAL DE LA NACION AND PRODUCERS LIBRARY. Trucking by JANCO, LTD., Rick Rosenthal, Wayne, NJ. Paul Change Custom Tailors, Arel Studio.

SPECIAL THANKS Diagio Americas, Inc., Swarovski Elements, Steven Rivellino/8th Sea Inc., Michael J. Passaro and Jimmy Goode.

Rehearsed at The New 42nd Street Studios and Pearl Studios NYC Performance rights to Evita are licensed by R&H Theatricals: www.rnh.com

1718 Peachtree St. NW, Suite 181, Atlanta, GA. 30309 Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

404.873.4300 Russ Belin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice President Arnesha Redding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ticketing Manager Kevin Ogle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sales & Promotions Manager Vanessa Webber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sales & Promotions Associate Rebekah K. Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Technical Director Terry Romanoli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Corporate Partnerships Marc Viscardi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of National Marketing For media inquiries, please contact Jennifer Walker at BRAVE Public Relations, 404.233.3993.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR:

FOR INFORMATION regarding corporate partnerships and promotional opportunities with Broadway in Atlanta, please call 404.873.4300.

We are excited about the upcoming 2014/2015 Fifth Third Bank Broadway In Atlanta Series! Featuring seven hit blockbusters and two returning favorites as season options, we continue a decade’s long tradition of bringing the best of Broadway to the Fox! The 2014/15 series includes Atlanta premieres of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Dirty Dancing, Newsies, Pippin, Motown the Musical, the beautifully reimagined production of The Phantom of the Opera, and a one-week return of audience favorite Blue Man Group. Subscribers have exclusive priority access to tickets for Season options Mamma Mia! and Wicked, both back by popular demand to thrill Atlanta audiences. For more information, visit BroadwayInAtlanta.com

Watch exclusive videos, become a fan, follow us and visit us online:

: youtube.com/BAANational : twitter.com/BroadwayAtlanta Visit our home page at BroadwayInAtlanta.com

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 Landmarks Lounge is adjacent to the lobby and is perfect for a small pre-show and intermission event. To book your ”Fabulous Fox“ evening, please call 404.881.2100 or visit us at www.foxtheatre.org.

TICKET OFFICE The Fox Theatre Ticket Office is located in the arcade entrance to the theatre. The Ticket 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 Ticket Office is not open on Sundays unless there is a performance. On event days, the Ticket 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 online at www.FoxTheatre.org, all Ticket Alternative outlets and all Atlanta-area Whole Foods Markets, by calling 855-285-8499, or by visiting the Fox Theatre Ticket Office in person during regular Box Office hours.

GROUP SALES The Fox Theatre Group Sales Department offers discounts to Groups for most Broadway shows. The Group Sales office is open Monday-Friday from 9am to 5pm. Call 404 881-2000 or email foxgroup@foxtheatre.org.

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

RESTROOMS Restrooms are located off the Main Lobby (downstairs), Mezzanine Lobby levels, and the Gallery level. Accessible restroom facilities are located in the Spanish Room and Accessible/Family restrooms are located through the Office door in the main lobby.

GIFT SHOP The Fox Theatre operates a gift shop selling history books, T-shirts, sweatshirts, and an assortment of other theatre-related merchandise. The gift shop is located in the Spanish Room.

TOURS Fox Theatre Tours are conducted Mondays and Thursdays at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 1:00 PM. Saturday tours are offered at 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Fox Theatre Tours are guided by Fox employees well-versed in the Fox’s history, current events, awards, and upcoming shows.

Tickets for Fox Theatre Tours are available at the Fox Theatre Ticket Office or online at www.foxtheatre.org.

Special Tours can range from backstage to architectural to a school or college group. Please contact the Fox Theatre by calling (404) 881-2100 to schedule your group tour.

LOST AND FOUND Lost and found items are turned in to the Event Staff’s office.

To check on lost items, please call 404-881-2119. Lost and found items will be retained for 30 days.

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EMERGENCY INFORMATION In the event of an emergency, please walk to the nearest exit.

Do Not Run. 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.

ABOUT ACCESSIBILITY The Fox Theatre strives to make events accessible to all guests.

If you require assistance during your visit to the Fox Theatre please seek out or ask for one of our Accessible Ambassadors.

These staff members are attired in the traditional Fox Theatre uniform however also have gold braid and white gloves to make them easier to see. The Fox Theatre offers the use of wheelchairs, listening devices and booster seats at no additional charge. Our Ambassadors will assist you to special restroom accommodations.

Note: Steep Steps lead to all seats on the upper levels. For assistance needed or additional information on programs, please contact the Event Staff’s office at: 404-881-2119.

TICKETS To purchase accessible seating at the Fox Theatre please call: 404-881-2016 Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM or on Saturday, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. A Fox Theatre Ticket Office Associate will be happy to help you. Ticket buyers may also visit the ticketing site at www.foxtheatre.org.

PROGRAMS PROVIDED Opened Captioning Performance Sponsored in partnership through TDF (Theatre Development Fund).

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. Patrons should be aware that access to upper seating areas do involve 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 Ticket Office or by calling 855-285-8499. 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. 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.

Camera and recording devices are strictly prohibited.

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

ETIQUETTE 1. Please arrive early. Latecomers may not be seated until intermission.

2. Take care of personal needs (drinks of water or restroom) before the performance begins.

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

4. 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.

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

6. 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.

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

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

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

10. 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.

11. 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.

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

STAFF

Allan C. Vella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President & C.E.O. Adina Alford Erwin . . . Vice President & General Manager Jeff Quesenberry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice President & C.F.O. Jennifer S. Farmer . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Sales/Ballrooms Jay Forrester . . . Director of Concessions & Merchandising Molly Fortune . . . . Director of Restoration and Operations Elton Houze . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Information Systems Jamie Vosmeier . . . . . . . . Director of Ticket Sales & Service Shelly Kleppsattel . . . . . . . . . Booking & Contract Associate Rick Robbins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Controller Rachel Bomeli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ticket Office Manager Ken Butler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guest Services Manager Nikki Griffin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sales Manager Carmie McDonald . . . . Community Engagement Manager Shelby Moody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ticket Sales Manager Russ Sauvé . . . . . . E-Commerce and Social Media Manager Amy Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Production Manager Len Tucker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Project 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

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Edward L. White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chairman Keith O Cowan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice Chairman Clara Axam, Robyn Barkin, John Busby, Jr., Beauchamp Carr, Renee Dye, Sheffield Hale, John Holder, Edward Hutchison, Walt Huntley, Craig Jones, Jay Myers, Glen Romm, Alan Thomas, Carolyn Wills

EMERITUS MEMBERS Anne Cox Chambers, Pat Connell, Rodney Cook, Ada Lee Correll, Richard Courts, Jere Drummond, Richard Flinn, Julia Grumbles, Florence Inman, Steve Koonin, Charles Lawson, Robert Minnear, Starr Moore, Joseph Myers, Edward Negri, Edgar Neiss, Joe Patten, Carl Patton, Herman Russell, Sylvia Russell, Nancy Simms, Preston Stevens, Clyde Tuggle

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DINING GUIDE

Are you looking for a great night out?

Try one of these local restaurants before or after the show.

For dinner-and-show packages, visit encoreatlanta.com/offers.

ARTICLE 14 — Whether dining at lunch, brunch or dinner, Article 14 is about the experience. The menus include options inspired by chef Chris Blobaum’s coast-to-coast American cuisine. In 2013, Jezebel magazine named Article 14 one of Atlanta’s 100 best restaurants. Reservations are gladly accepted at 404.443.8432. 1180 Peachtree St. N.E., Suite B, Atlanta, GA 30309. M THE LAWRENCE — A Midtown restaurant concept where quality, innovation, style and comfort are the focus, as are delivering an unexpected and unique experience. The Lawrence strives to rethink food in a fresh way in a comfortable intown neighborhood setting. 905 Juniper St. N.E. 404.961.7177. thelawrenceatlanta.com, M LOBBY — The menu at this sophisticated American restaurant focuses on seasonal fare. In the lobby of TWELVE Atlantic Station. 361 17th St. N.E., 404.961.7370, lobbyattwelve.com, M 34 ENCOREATLANTA.COM

THE MELTING POT — A premiere fondue restaurant where guests can enjoy a choice of fondue cooking styles and a variety of unique entrees, salads and indulgent desserts. Four Atlanta locations. 754 Peachtree St. N.E., 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 people-watching and contemporary comfort food. 997 Virginia Ave N.E., 404.872.0904, murphysvh.com, VH ONE. MIDTOWN KITCHEN — Dine on fresh, seasonal American cuisine in a club-like atmosphere near Piedmont Park. 559 Dutch Valley Road, 404.892.4111, onemidtownkitchen.com. M NEIGHBORHOODS CODES: A-Alpharetta, B-Buckhead, DK-Dekalb, D-Downtown, DW-Dunwoody, IP-Inman Park, M-Midtown, OFW-Old Forth Ward, P-Perimeter Mall area, SS-Sandy Springs, VH-Virginia Highland, NA-North Atlanta, V-Vinings, W-Westside

COURTESY FIFTH GROUP RESTAURANTS

AMERICAN

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 ELEVEN RESTAURANT & BAR — A luxurious destination at Loews Atlanta Hotel. Delectable cuisine, vibrant cocktails and live music. Visit Eleven for pre- or post-performance cocktails or a quick bite that always gets a standing ovation.

1065 Peachtree St. N.E., 404.745.5745, loewshotels. com/restaurants/eleven/cuisine. M PRIME — Enjoy steak, sushi and seafood in a festive atmosphere near Lenox Square mall. 3393 Peachtree Road N.E., 404.812.0555, h2sr.com. B RUTH'S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE — A favorite local steakhouse with multiple locations near shopping and entertainment hot spots. Sides are generous, and the quality of the steaks and seafood is excellent. Three locations: Buckhead, 3285 Peachtree

Road N.E., 404.365.0660; Sandy Springs, 5788 Roswell Road, 404.255.0035; Centennial Olympic Park, 267 Marietta St., 404.223.6500; ruthschris. com. B, SS, D

SOUTH CITY KITCHEN — With a stylish, Southern-contemporary menu, this DiRoNA restaurant helped make grits hip for the business crowd. Two locations: Midtown: 1144 Crescent Ave., 404.873.7358; Vinings: 1675 Cumberland Parkway, 770.435.0700, southcitykitchen.com. M, V

BREWPUB/ GOURMET PUB FARE 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 Theatre.

Two locations: Midtown: 848 Peachtree St. N.E., 404.870.0805; Buckhead: 3242 Peachtree Road N.E., 404.264.0253, gordonbiersch.com. M, B

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2014 Fox Summer

Film Fest ‘Mary Poppins,’ ‘King Kong’ populate 14-movie lineup; tours added

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By Kathy Janich

Mary Poppins Sing-a-Long, a Mel Brooks double bill, the baseball-themed Field of Dreams (with the Atlanta Braves’ organist) and Gone With the Wind are among the highlights of the 2014 Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival, which features 14 movies and will commence June 19 at the Fox Theatre. Delta Air Lines is a co-sponsor.

Movie tours (limited to 20 people) will be available before most screenings, taking guests through the projection booth, screening room, celebrity dressing rooms and onstage. Tours are not recommended for age 7 or younger; 36 ENCOREATLANTA.COM

age 2 and under are not permitted. The tour is not ADA accessible and includes lots of steps.

Tours must be purchased with a movie ticket ($35 total; Mary Poppins $40).

Movie and tour tickets are on sale now at the Fox ticket office, the Fox website and at 1.855.285.8499. Most adult tickets are general admission and cost $10. Day-of tickets are $12. Processing fees are extra.

Some exceptions: Gone With the Wind tickets are $15 and $20, plus processing fees, and seating is reserved. Mary Poppins Sing-a-Long tickets are $15 and $20, plus processing fees.

These seats also are reserved. Some $5 parking

will be available in nearby Lanier lots. Check the Fox website for details.

The movie lineup (in chronological order):

JU N E Field of Dreams. 7:30 p.m.

June 19. Movie tours at 5 and 5:10 p.m. This 25th anniversary screening features pre-show music by Braves organist Matt Kaminski. The movie was chosen through a Fox Theatre Facebook fan vote. Fun fact: The movie was originally called “Shoeless” Joe, like the W.P. Kinsella novel on which it’s based, but test audiences thought that meant the main character was a bum or hobo.

King Kong. 2 p.m. June 22. Movie tours at 11:30 and 11:40 a.m. This is the original 1933 Fay Wray version of the horror classic.

Fun fact: King Kong’s roar is a lion’s roar and a tiger’s roar combined, run backward and at a slower speed.

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

7:30 p.m. June 26. Movie tours at 5 and 5:10 p.m. The 1989 adventure, the third of the four Indiana Jones feature films, casts Sean Connery as Indiana’s father and River Phoenix as the teenage Indiana. Fun fact: Watching Indiana wrestle with a Nazi, the soldier at the periscope tells his teammates, in German, “The Americans! They fight like girls!”

The Wizard of Oz. 2 p.m. June 29. Movie tours at 11:30 and 11:40 a.m. A 75th anniversary screening. The Wicked Witch will be even meaner and greener on the Fox’s gi-normous screen. Fun fact: The horses in the Emerald City palace were colored with Jell-O crystals.

The scenes had to be shot quickly, before the horses licked the crystals off.

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Dr. Strangelove: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb. 7:30 p.m. July 24. Movie tours at 5 and 5:10 p.m. A 50th

anniversary screening of Stanley Kubrick’s 1964 war comedy about an insane general who triggers a path to nuclear holocaust and the politicians and generals trying to stop it.

With Peter Sellers, George C. Scott, James Earl Jones and Slim Pickens, as Major “King” Kong. Fun fact: Jones thought Pickens was staying in character off camera, until he was told that Pickens wasn’t putting on the character but talking as he always did.

Gone With the Wind. 2 p.m. July 27. A 75th anniversary screening. No tours. Fun fact: The horse that Thomas Mitchell (Gerald O’Hara) rode, later played Silver in the “Lone Ranger” TV series. Bonus fact: Hattie McDaniel was unable to attend the premiere because of Atlanta’s racial segregation; a deeply angry Clark Gable threatened to boycott the event.

He relented at her urging.

The Philadelphia Story. 7:30 p.m. July 31.

Movie tours at 5 and 5:10 p.m. Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn and Jimmy Stewart define romantic comedy in this 1940 hit.

The contrivance: A rich woman is about to marry for the second time when her suavely annoying ex-husband shows up and a tabloid reporter covering the social event catches her eye. Fun fact: In his autobiography, screenwriter Donald Odgen Stewart said that Philip Barry’s Broadway play (written for Hepburn) was so perfect that adapting it was the easiest Hollywood job he ever had.

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AU GUST Saturday Morning Cartoons. 10 a.m. Aug. 2.

Kids young and old will laugh at the antics of Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd, Daffy Duck and Co. Mamma Mia! 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2. Movie tours at 5 and 5:10 p.m. Meryl Streep won a Tony Award on Broadway, but can she really sing?

You decide, while you get your ABBA on. Fun fact: Pierce Brosnan signed on without knowing anything about the project except that it was filming in Greece and Streep was starring.

Young Frankenstein and Blazing Saddles.

2 p.m. Aug. 3. No movie tours. A 40th anniversary screening of Young Frankenstein, a Mel Brooks classics. Blazing Saddles, by the way, will be his next stage musical, following the uber-successful The Producers and the not-sofine Young Frankenstein. Fun fact: Brooks and Gene Wilder, who co-wrote Frankenstein, had a doozy of a fight during production. Brooks raged, and then stormed out of Wilder’s apartment. Roughly 10 minutes later, Wilder’s phone rang. It was Brooks, who said: “Who was that madman you had in your house? I could hear the yelling all the way over here. You should never let crazy people into your house. Don’t you know that? They could be dangerous.”

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Double Indemnity. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14. Movie tours at 5 and 5:10 p.m. A 70th anniversary screening of the Barbara Stanwyck-Fred MacMurray thriller about an insurance rep who lets himself be talked into a murder/insurance fraud scheme. Fun fact: In 2007, the American Film Institute ranked Double Indemnity as the 29th Greatest Movie of All Time.

Mary Poppins Sing-a-Long. 2 p.m. Aug. 17.

Movie tours at 11:30 and 11:40 a.m. Let’s go fly a kite, jump through chalk drawings and dance among the chimney tops with the nanny who’s practically perfect in every way.

What better way to celebrate the landmark film’s 50th anniversary? Winner of five Academy Awards. Fun fact: Many of the nannies in the large queue of applicants at the start of the film were actually men in drag.

The Women. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21. Movie tours at 5 and 5:10 p.m. A 75th anniversary screening of the dramatic comedy about the lives and romantic entanglements of a group of upper-class New York women. Featuring Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford, Rosalind Russell and many, many others. Fun fact: In addition to its all-female cast, every animal that appears was also female.

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B®ea√away Town Lack of true downtown doesn’t slow Sandy Springs suburban swagger

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erched on the Perimeter just north of Buckhead — and stretched along the spine of Roswell Road — is the independent enclave of Sandy Springs.

There’s no downtown to speak of, but Sandy Springs doesn’t need one. It knows who it is — the first municipality to break from Fulton County. Beginning in the 1950s, residents fought the state to incorporate as a city. They succeeded in 2005 and, since then, have been vigorously doing their own thing. A bonus: 20 miles of Chattahoochee River shoreline runs through the city.

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line between the United States and the Cherokee Nation. The Cherokees were driven out and the area was settled through a land lottery in the 1820s. It was variously called Oak Grove, Hammond and Burdal.

A popular camp meeting was held on the sandy banks of a natural spring. When a post office was built there in the early 1900s, the name Sandy Springs became a natural choice.

In the 1920s, Sandy Springs became a popular getaway for wealthy Atlantans, including Coca-Cola magnate Asa Candler, who built summer homes there. During the Great Depression, many struggling farmers in Sandy Springs became moonshiners or guards at a convict camp near what is now Roswell Road and Hammond Drive.

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WHO LIVES HERE: You’ll find neighborhoods with older residents and young families. Apartment complexes house singles and families of all income ranges. As a whole, however, Sandy Springs is affluent. The average household income in the 2010 census was $114,540. One-third of the population is African-American and Hispanic. The population doubles during the day as people come to work.

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WHAT TO SEE: Sandy Springs’ namesake underground spring is at Heritage Green, a park in the center of the city. The park hosts a farmers market every Saturday morning from mid-April through November with some 50 vendors offering local produce, pasture-raised meat, fresh eggs, dairy products and crafts. A free summer concert series is also held here as is the Sandy Springs Festival (Sept. 20-21), held every year since 1984. Metro Atlanta’s longest-running comedy club, the Punchline, has hosted comedy legends from Eddie Murphy to Jerry Seinfeld and Dave Chappelle.

Anne Frank in the World, a museum devoted to the young Jewish girl killed by Nazis during World War II, tops the Sandy Springs Welcome Center. It features 600 photographs and a video that contains the only known footage of Anne. It also includes a video interview with John Galambos, a Holocaust survivor and husband of former Sandy Springs mayor Eva Galambos.

The Civil War in Sandy Springs Exhibit, which opened April 30 at the Heritage Sandy Springs Museum, explores the experiences of those who lived here when the Union Army invaded. It includes unpublished diaries and letters documenting the experience.

WHERE TO SHOP: You’ll find plenty of chain stores among the office towers and strip malls but there's more. Veronica’s Attic is a locally owned boutique with women’s clothes, accessories, jewelry and beauty products.

Consignment shops like Jody’s 5th Avenue attract out-of-towners. In fact, a group of Alabama women recently rented a tour bus and traveled here for the resale prices. Specialty stores include Penzeys Spices, with more than 250 herbs and seasonings. Antiquers can scour Kudzu and Co. or bid at Gallery 63, where the reality TV series “Auction Kings” is filmed.

OPPOSITE PAGE: The Williams-Payne House & Museum, also known as the Heritage Sandy Springs Museum, is in the center of the city. ABOVE: Not far way, schoolkids learn about Anne Frank and WWII.

WHERE TO EAT: Artisan cheeses are made on-site at CalyRoad Creamery. Visitors can watch the cheese-making through a big glass window, sign up for classes or schedule private wine-and cheese-tastings for groups. Breadwinner Café & Bakery has sandwiches, salads and soups; its bread has been featured on “The Today Show” and the Food Network.

At That Pie Place bakes 20 kinds of pies, and you can build your own. The lineup ranges from Salmon Teriyaki to Philly Cheesesteak and Chipotle Black Bean Burger. Dessert pies include the more traditional fruit pies plus a S’mores pie and something called Elvis (bananas, vanilla custard, crushed vanilla wafers, peanut butter and chocolate).

Go upscale at Italian restaurant Double Zero Napoletana. Rumi’s Kitchen and Chef Rob’s Caribbean Cafe offer international fare in a similar price range. Nancy G’s does Southern fusion; try the pimiento cheese.

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FINDING IT Anne Frank in the World exhibit | 5920 Roswell Road, #209.

770.206.1558.

Breadwinner Café & Bakery | 220 Sandy Springs Circle N.E. 404.843.0224.

CalyRoad Creamery | 227 Hilderbrand Drive N.E. 678.773.0843 Chef Rob’s Caribbean Café | 5920 Roswell Road, #17. 404.250.3737.

Double Zero Napoletana | 5825 Roswell Road. 404.991.3666.

Gallery 63 | 4577 Roswell Road.

404.252.2555.

Heritage Green & Heritage Sandy Springs Museum | 6075 Sandy Springs Circle. 404.851.9111 Sandy Springs' namesake underground spring is at Heritage Green, which hosts a farmers market every Saturday morning from mid-April through November with some 50 vendors of food and crafts.

WHAT YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW: If your life lacks ritual or just feels off, attend the Tuning In ceremonies at Muse for Life Community Inspiration Center. It offers new moon and full moon movement and music ceremonies, plus tea ceremonies in its Tea House. Music therapy and classes in music, dance, meditation and yoga are available.

HIDDEN GEM: Playable Art Park, a nontraditional playground with a giant metal spider, opens this summer at Abernathy Greenway Linear Park on Abernathy Road N.W. Kids can play while adults check out the art. When finished, the park will have six large pieces of climbable art. Kids will be able to clamber over the big yellow arachnid, swing on a giant red swing, walk through a granite boulder and slide down a dragonfly.

Stell Simonton is an Atlanta freelancer whose work is found in the Christian Science Monitor and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Anna Simonton is an independent journalist and filmmaker whose articles have appeared in AlterNet, the Nation and Salon.

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Jody’s 5th Avenue | 230 Hammond Drive N.E., Suite 532. 404.256.2511.

Kudzu and Co. | 6450 Roswell Road.

404.255.2548.

Muse for Life Community Inspiration Center | 205 Hilderbrand Drive. 404. 943.1063.

Nancy G’s | 4920 Roswell Road.

404.705.8444.

Penzeys Spices | 6235 Roswell Road.

404.256.7970.

Playable Art Park — Abernathy Greenway Linear Park | Abernathy Road N.W. between Brandon Mill Road N.E. and Wright Road N.E. 770.206.2035.

Rumi’s Kitchen | 6112 Roswell Road.

404.477.2100 That Pie Place | 6355 PeachtreeDunwoody Road N.E., #10.

770.394.4741.

Sandy Springs Festival (September) | 6075 Sandy Springs Circle.

404.851.9111.

Sandy Springs Farmers Market | 235 Sandy Springs Circle N.W. Summer concert series | 6110 Bluestone Road. 404.851.9111.

Veronica’s Attic | 220 Sandy Springs Circle N1409

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For more than 35 years, Scott Hardin has been the man behind the scenes, literally. Scott got his start after the Fox Theatre was saved in the 1970s, when he joined the production team as a fill-in for more experienced projectionists.

Now, as the Fox’s main projectionist, he operates the movie projector for the Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival, which runs through Aug. 21. (See article on Pages 36-38) Special movie tours will be available before most movies, taking guests through the projection booth, screening room, celebrity dressing rooms and onto the iconic Fox stage, while they learn about the history of movie palaces and namesake William Fox’s innovations. For more tour information, visit the Fox Theatre website.

★ S cott screens each movie a day or two in advance to check for potential content issues. ★ H e and his team walk around the 4,678seat auditorium to assess sound quality and make any necessary adjustments. ★ T he team uses various technologies to compose a cue sheet for the show.

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HERE’S WHAT HAPPENS ON THE DAY OF EACH MOVIE: ★ S cott controls the timing of events by giving cues via headset to the stagehands. ★ H e signals when to open and close the main curtain, when to change the house light levels, when the organ and gold piano should rise in place, when to play certain audio tracks and when to adjust the surrounding black masking curtains to fit the changing sizes of the images they project.

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