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RAGTIME APRIL 25 - JUNE 15
Book by Terrence McNally | Music by Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens | Based on the novel “RAGTIME” by E.L. Doctorow
Set in the volatile melting pot of turn-of-the-century New York, Ragtime weaves together the stories of three fictional families striving for the American Dream. As an affluent society woman, an imaginative Jewish immigrant, and an optimistic Harlem pianist navigate a changing world, they confront history’s timeless contradictions of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, hope and despair. With a Tony Award-winning score which blends ragtime, blues, jazz and show tunes, it’s a powerful, sweeping saga of America!
20TH ANNIVERSARY PRODUCTION!
ALL SHOOK UP JUNE 27 - AUG 17
Inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley | Book by Joe DiPietro
The legendary songs of Elvis Presley ignite a rockin’ romp set in the Fabulous ’50s. When a guitar-playing stranger on a motorcycle roars into a sleepy town, nothing will be the same. Boy meets girl and soon everybody can’t help falling in love. Mistaken identity, mismatched lovers and the magic of romance come together in a free-wheeling rock and roll comedy. Celebrate the 20th anniversary production of a show that began at Goodspeed with non-stop classics, from “Heartbreak Hotel” and “Hound Dog,” to “Love Me Tender” and “Don’t Be Cruel.”
50TH ANNIVERSARY PRODUCTION! A CHORUS LINE SEPT 5 - OCT 26
Conceived and Originally Directed and Choreographed by Michael Bennett Book by James Kirkwood & Nicholas Dante | Music by Marvin Hamlisch | Lyrics by Edward Kleban Co-Choreographed by Bob Avian
The singular sensation of musicals makes its Goodspeed debut in a dazzling 50th anniversary production! A Chorus Line pulls back the curtain and reveals the hopes and hurts of 17 professional dancers vying for a job in a Broadway chorus. Heartbreak, talent, and passion are center stage in this Pulitzer Prize-winning, show business classic for anyone who’s ever had a dream and put it all on the line.
JERRY HERMAN’S MRS. SANTA CLAUS
NOV 14 - DEC 28
Music & Lyrics by Jerry Herman | Book by Alexis Scheer
Based on the Halcyon Television television film and the teleplay by Mark Saltzman
The woman behind the biggest name in Christmas takes the reins in a sparkling world premiere holiday musical! Seeking new challenges away from a distracted St. Nick, Mrs. Santa Claus and her reindeer crash-land their sleigh in 1910 New York. Before long she finds herself mixed up with kids toiling in the factory of a corrupt toymaker. Can she help the children, untangle herself and get back to a worried Santa in time for Christmas Eve? A sleigh full of show tunes from the songwriter of Hello, Dolly!; Mame and La Cage aux Folles promise a merry yuletide for the whole family.
A Non-Profit Arts Organization
DONNA LYNN HILTON
Artistic Director presents
Book by JOSEPH ROBINETTE
Music & Lyrics by BENJ PASEK & JUSTIN PAUL
Based on the motion picture A Christmas Story distributed by Warner Bros., written by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown and Bob Clark, and upon In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash written by Jean Shepherd
With
JENNIELLEN BEATTIE ZEKE BERNIER TOMMY BETZ KYLE CARESS JACK CASEY SY CHOUNCHAISIT
MARJORIE FAILONI JENN GAMBATESE THOMAS GOLDBACH V LAURA GULEY
TRESTON J. HENDERSON GAVIN HOLWITT ADDIE JAYMES IAN KNAUER GABRIEL LAFAZAN
OLIVER LOGUE PARIS MARTINO IZZY PIKE CHRISTOPHER RILEY JOHN SCHERER
RASHIDRA SCOTT JIM STANEK JESSE SWIMM CAMILO VELASQUEZ ESCAMILLA GUS JETHRO
Scenic Design by DAVID L. ARSENAULT
Sound Design by JAY HILTON
Associate Music Director DAVID ROBISON
Director of Production ENDLA BURROWS
Costume Design by NICOLE V. MOODY
Orchestrations by RYAN O’CONNELL
Animal Direction by WILLIAM BERLONI
Production Manager DOMINICK PINTO
Lighting Design by CHRISTOPHER WONG
Wig, Hair & Makeup Design by J. JARED JANAS
Casting by HARDT CASTING
Associate Artistic Director MICHAEL FLING
Music Direction by ANDREW SMITHSON
Music Supervison by ADAM SOUZA
Choreographed by MARA NEWBERY GREER
Directed by HUNTER FOSTER
First Performance: November 1, 2024 at The Goodspeed
Founding Director MICHAEL P. PRICE
Production Stage Manager CHRIS ZACCARDI
General Manager GRETCHEN WRIGHT
Originally Produced on Broadway by Gerald Goehring, Roy Miller, Michael F. Mitri, Pat Flicker Addiss, Peter Billingsley, Timothy Laczynski, Mariano Tolentino Jr., Louise Beard, Michael Filerman, Scott Hart, Alison Eckert, Bob Bartner, Michael Jenkins, Angela Milonas and Bradford W. Smith.
Miss Shields ......................................................................................................... RASHIDRA SCOTT
Santa .............................................................................................................................. IAN KNAUER
Waiter KYLE CARESS
ENSEMBLE
JENNIELLEN BEATTIE, ZEKE BERNIER, KYLE CARESS, JACK CASEY, SY CHOUNCHAISIT, MARJORIE FAILONI, THOMAS GOLDBACH V, LAURA GULEY, TRESTON J. HENDERSON, GAVIN HOLWITT, ADDIE JAYMES, IAN KNAUER, GABRIEL LAFAZAN, OLIVER LOGUE, IZZY PIKE, JESSE SWIMM
SWINGS
TOMMY BETZ, PARIS MARTINO
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGERS
JAMIE ROSE BUKOWSKI, ABIGAIL ZACCARI
DANCE/FIGHT CAPTAIN
MARJORIE FAILONI
UNDERSTUDIES
JENNIELLEN BEATTIE Miss Shields; ZEKE BERNIER Randy; JACK CASEY Ralphie; SY CHOUNCHAISIT Waiter; THOMAS GOLDBACH V Farkus, Dill; GAVIN HOLWITT Schwartz, Flick; IAN KNAUER Jean Shepherd, The Old Man; PARIS MARTINO Mother; JESSE SWIMM Santa
MUSICIANS
Keyboard I/Conductor ANDREW SMITHSON; Keyboard II DAVID ROBISON; Bass DAVID UHL; Trumpet RENEE McGEE; Trombone ANDREW JANES; Reed 1 LIZ BAKER SMITH; Reed 2 ANDREW STUDENSKI; Percussion ELLIOT WALLACE
MUSICIAN ALTERNATES
Bass SEAN RUBIN; Trumpet SETH BAILEY, KEN McGEE, SARAH UYAR; Trombone ADAM MYERS; Reed 1 MICKEY SCHUSTER; Reed 2 HARRY KLIEWE, MALLORY KOKUS; Percussion TYLER CAMPBELL
Prologue, A Street Corner Outside Radio Station WOR, New York City/The Radio Studio Desk — Christmas Eve, several years ago
Scene 1, The Parker Family House/Higbee’s Department Store — December 1, 1940
It All Comes Down to Christmas ...................................... Ralphie, The Parkers, Ensemble Red Ryder Carbine Action BB Gun Ralphie, Jean It All Comes Down to Christmas (Reprise) ............................................ Ralphie, Ensemble Scene 2, The Parker Family House and Yard — The Next Day
The Genius on Cleveland Street ........................................................ The Old Man, Mother Scene 3, A Path Leading to School — Soon Afterward When You’re A Wimp Kids Scene 4, The Classroom — A Few Minutes Later
Ralphie to the Rescue! ............................................. Ralphie, Miss Shields, The Old Man, Mother, Randy, Ensemble
Scene 5, The Parker Family House — A Week Later
What a Mother Does ................................................................................................. Mother
A Major Award
The Old Man, Mother, Neighbors
Scene 6, Outside The Parker House — Early Evening of December 13
Scene 7, On the Road — Immediately Following Parker Family Singalong The Parkers Scene 8, The Parker Family House — Late That Night Act One Finale ............................................................. Ralphie, Schwartz, Flick, Ensemble
Sticky Situation Ralphie, Ensemble Scene 2, Fantasy 1930s Speakeasy
You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out ....................................................................... Miss Shields, Kids Scene 3, A Path From School — Immediately Following Scene 4, The Parker Family House — A Few Minutes Later
Just Like That ............................................................................................................ Mother
Scene 5, Santa’s Station at Higbee’s — Christmas Eve
At Higbee’s .................................................................................................................... Elves Up on Santa’s Lap
Santa, Elves, Ralphie, Randy, Kids Scene 6, The Parker Family House — Christmas Eve Before The Old Man Comes Home .................................................................. The Parkers Scene 7, The Boys’ Bedroom Somewhere Hovering Over Indiana ................................................... Ralphie, Randy, Kids Scene 8, The Parker Family House, A Chinese Restaurant and The Town — Christmas Morning
Ralphie to the Rescue (Reprise) ........................................................... Ralphie, Ensemble
A Christmas Story ............................................................................. The Parkers, Company
WHO’S WHO
JENN GAMBATESE* (Mother) has starred on Broadway in Mrs. Doubtfire, School of Rock, Tarzan, All Shook Up (Outer Critics Circle nomination), Is He Dead?, A Year with Frog and Toad, Hairspray, and Footloose. She also traveled across America by bubble as Glinda in Wicked. She’s delighted to be back at Goodspeed where she brought both sharpshooter Annie Oakley and Carousel’s Carrie Pipperidge to life on the main stage, and premiered All Shook Up at The Terris. She’s performed with world-class orchestras and in intimate cabarets, guest starred on television, and taught around the world. Raising 2 great girls with one heckuva husband! www.jenngambatese.com
CHRISTOPHER RILEY* (Ralphie) is thrilled to be performing at Goodspeed in A Christmas Story Recently he performed with Hugh Jackman at Lincoln Center singing A Million Dreams. Off-Broadway: The Hunt (Peter) at St. Ann’s Warehouse. TV/Film: Law and Order: SVU, Dear Edward, The Good Fight, The Ghost of Christmas Always and in the feature Christmas vs the Walters. In his free time, Christopher enjoys singing, dancing, gymnastics, and karate. He thanks Stewart Talent for all of their dedicated work and the entire production team for making this experience possible. He sends his love to his brother Brendan, to his Mom and Dad and his supportive family and friends.
JOHN SCHERER* (Jean Shepherd) Goodspeed: Man in Chair in The Drowsy Chaperone, George M (Connecticut Critics Circle Award), Bertie Wooster in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s By Jeeves (directed by Sir Alan Ayckbourn). Broadway: Sunset Boulevard, LoveMusik, By Jeeves Off-Broadway: Kinky Boots, Dames at Sea. Tours: 42nd Street; Cats; Hello, Dolly!; Mame; White Christmas. Regional: Kennedy Center, Arena Stage, Goodman Theatre, Ahmanson Theatre, Paper Mill and many others. Television: Blue Bloods, The Good Fight, The Shield, Law and Order (SVU & CI) and many others. Film: Cat Person, Spinning Into Butter, By Jeeves. He is originally from Buffalo, NY and is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University.
RASHIDRA SCOTT* (Miss Shields) is excited to be back at Goodspeed! Broadway: Company, Ain’t Too Proud (OBC, Grammy nomination), Beautiful (OBC, Grammy Award), Sister Act (OBC), Hair, Finian’s Rainbow, Avenue Q (Gary Coleman).
Select regional: Anything Goes! (Reno Sweeney, PCLO); Oliver! (Mrs. Sowerberry, City Center Encores); Hercules (Melpomene- Muse, Paper Mill Playhouse); Ain’t Too Proud (Berkeley Rep, Kennedy Center); Christmas in Connecticut,
Ambassador of Love, Anything Goes (Reno, Goodspeed); Dreamgirls (Lorrell, Marriott Lincolnshire). Television: East New York, Helpsters, Rescue Me. Lead singer in Windborne’s Music of Whitney Houston. BM in Music Business/Management (Berklee College of Music).
JIM STANEK* (The Old Man) Opera House debut! Terris Theatre: James and The Giant Peach, Passing Through. Broadway: Indiscretions, …Forum, The Rivals, Little Women, Lestat, The Story of My Life, A Gentleman’s Guide…, Fun Home, Into the Woods (2022; also on tour!). Film/TV includes: Borough of Kings, Blue Bloods, Mr. Robot. Cast Recordings: ...Forum, Goldstein, Frankenstein, The 3 Musketeers. He lives in NYC with Beth and their 3 boys (all grown, but they often stay over at the 450 sq ft, 1BR apartment where they were raised)! Additional passions: watching pro wrestling (A-E-DUB!), collecting action figures, going to concerts (TØP!). Dedicated to Gavin Creel and Sally Ball. Member: AEA, SAG-AFTRA. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
CAMILO VELASQUEZ ESCAMILLA (Randy) is thrilled to be making his Goodspeed debut! He began performing at the age of 4 and has since enjoyed being on screen and on stage! Regional Credits: Mary Poppins (Michael Banks, Summer Theatre of New Canaan). Film: There She Goes and Patrice: The Movie. Web Series: The Pigeon Explains (4 episodes). Voice-over: Nick Jr. Episodic. National Commercials: Horizon Organic (Chef) and Chase Bank. Print: Puma and Canon USA. Special thanks to Hunter Foster and team, Becky at Kreativ Artists, Miss Michelle, Cynthia Gibb, Kelly K, Tia Jenn, Mama, Papa, and best brother Carlos. Insta: @Camiloveofficial
JENNIELLEN BEATTIE* (Ensemble) [she/her] is so excited to be making her Goodspeed debut! Recent credits include West Side Story at Pittsburgh CLO and Kansas City Starlight. Point Park University BFA Musical Theatre/Dance ’22. Proud member of Actors’ Equity. Special thanks to my family for all your unconditional love and support! @jenniellenbeattie
ZEKE BERNIER* (Ensemble) is excited to be a part of A Christmas Story with Goodspeed Musicals. Theater credits: Dill in A Christmas Story at The Ahmanson Theater; Young Phantom/Young Raoul in Phantom of the Opera; Les in Disney’s Newsies, and Oliver Twist in Oliver! at Lifehouse Theater. Television credits: Bunk’d and Abbott Elementary. Zeke is a black belt in karate. Zeke also enjoys film making,
*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States
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parkour, stunts and dance. Zeke thanks Treadwell Entertainment, CESD and Goodspeed Musicals for their support.
KYLE CARESS* (Ensemble) is excited to be working on his first show at Goodspeed! National Tours: Disney’s Aladdin, R+H’s Cinderella. Off-Broadway: Seesaw (J2 Spotlight). Select Regional: The Rev, Bucks County Playhouse, Pioneer Theatre Company. BFA Belmont University. Kyle sends his love to his friends, family, mentors, and Danny and Meghan at HAA for their support. IG: @kyle_caress
JACK CASEY (Ensemble) Broadway: The Little Boy Edgar in Ragtime’s 25th Anniversary Concert. Other credits: Knoxville (Ahrens/ Flaherty, Asolo Rep, directed by the late Frank Galati), Knoxville Original Cast Album, A Christmas Story (Ahmanson Theatre), Oliver Houser’s XY. TV/Film: Dylan Shakes in Amazon Prime’s Harlan Coben’s Shelter, The Nonnas, Law & Order: SVU, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Jack is honored to make his Goodspeed debut! Thanks to his incredible creative team, Christmas Story family, and the magic of Christmas for making it possible! @jackcaseyactor
SY CHOUNCHAISIT* (Ensemble) [she/they] is so excited to be back at Goodspeed! They are a performer/photographer originally from Bangkok, currently residing in Brooklyn. Select credits: Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (National Tour), Legally Blonde (National Tour), Baby (Off-Broadway), Miss Saigon (WPPAC), Anything Goes (Goodspeed), Mamma Mia! (Bucks County and RCCL), Aida (Stages St. Louis), Tiananmen (Phoenix Theater), A Christmas Story (Engeman). Big thanks to Joe and Daniel Hoff Agency. @syasac
MARJORIE FAILONI* (Ensemble) is thrilled to return to Goodspeed after choreographing the world premiere of Christmas in Connecticut (Connecticut Critics Circle Nominee for Choreography). Broadway: Escape to Margaritaville (Dance Captain/Tammy u/s.). Tours: 9 to 5, High School Musical. Favorites: A Christmas Story (Tuacahn and Paper Mill), Anything Goes (MUNY and PCLO), Something Rotten! (Pioneer Theatre), Oklahoma! (NSMT), 42nd Street (MSMT). BFA University of Michigan. Thanks to Hunter, Mara, Andrew, CTG, Goodspeed, my family. @mfailoni
THOMAS GOLDBACH V (Ensemble) is 13 years old and from Meriden, CT. He is very excited to be returning to the Goodspeed stage where he previously performed in Gypsy in 2023. With the Whitney Players Theater Company, Lincoln Drama Club, NYU, and ATNY, he has performed in many shows, serving lead roles in 13 The Musical, Newsies, Matilda, Willy Wonka Jr., Into the Woods Jr., The Trial of the Wicked Witch, and Glitch Baby.
LAURA GULEY* (Ensemble) Goodspeed debut! National Tour: Tootsie (Sandy U/S). Regional: 42nd Street (Peggy Sawyer, Theatre by the Sea); Seussical (Mrs. Mayor), The Music Man, Anything Goes (Pittsburgh CLO); The Music Man (Marriott Lincolnshire); White Christmas, Mary Poppins, A Christmas Story (Tuacahn). Immense gratitude to Mara and Hunter and love to Katie and the team at PMA, Mom, Dad, Jacob and Jilly. Penn State. @lauraguley
TRESTON J. HENDERSON* (Ensemble) is so excited to be making his Goodspeed debut with A Christmas Story. Recent credits: Broadway: The Wiz revival. National Tour: Ain’t Too Proud (1st Nat’l). Select Regional: Beautiful, Ragtime, Rent (Broadway at Music Circus). Treston would like to thank God, his mom, stepdad, family, friends, and Lohne/Graham Management for their continued support! @Treston.Henderson
GAVIN HOLWITT (Ensemble) is thrilled to be making his Goodspeed Musicals debut and truly grateful to be a part of this talented cast! Regional: The Sound of Music (Kurt Von Trapp, Ivoryton Playhouse). Other: Matilda the Musical (Bruce, Broadway Kids & Company); Bye Bye Birdie (Conrad Birdie, Ledyard Middle School). Special thanks to Kristin Burrows, Kelsey Decarlo, all his Broadway Kids & Company teachers, and his family for all their love and support. @gav.holwitt
ADDIE JAYMES (Ensemble) is thrilled to be joining Goodspeed this holiday season! Recent credits include the Annie National Tour (Kate, u/s Molly), Annie Warbucks (Annie, Surflight Theatre), Gypsy (Baby June, The Wick Theatre), The Pianist (Magda, Broadway Workshop), and Ebenezer (Tiny Tim, Surflight Theatre). Addie is grateful for the support from her family and guidance from Daniella Castoria, Ginna Claire Mason, Starlight PAC, and Deanna Doyle. Represented
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by Carson-Adler Agency, Inc. and CESD. @addie_jaymes.
IAN KNAUER* (Ensemble) Goodspeed: On the Town, By Jeeves (Rev. Pinker), Me and My Girl (Gerald). Broadway: Anastasia, Dames at Sea, Mamma Mia!, By Jeeves (Rev. Pinker), State Fair. West End: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Six shows at Encores!. Ten National/International Tours. Film: The Program, Kon-Tiki, D’Ora, Coincidence, By Jeeves. TV: Law and Order: SVU, Billions, Harlem. More than 150 roles Off-Broadway, regionally, and internationally. Numerous concerts and recordings. Graduate of the University of Michigan. www.Ian-Knauer.com @TheIanKnauer
GABRIEL LAFAZAN* (Ensemble) Goodspeed debut! US National tour of Les Misérables (Gavroche, 2022/2023). Regional credits include Billy Elliot (Michael) at the Paramount Theater (IL) in 2024. A trained competition dancer, Gabriel has won numerous regional titles as a tap soloist including NYCDA tap awards in 2023/2024. Special thanks to Barry Kolker, Susan Lipton, Michelle Aravena (Booked by Michelle), Annie’s Playhouse, and North East Dance Project! Love to Ethan, Mom, Dad, family and friends.
OLIVER LOGUE (Ensemble) is thrilled about his Goodspeed debut! He has local credits in 2023 that include Mamma Mia! (Sky) and The Nutcracker Ballet (Prince). He is a competition dancer who has been awarded multiple regional titles, a national title, and was a proud member of the 2023 United States Tap Dancing Team. Oliver thanks Barry Kolker, Nicole Aravena, Nikki Sanders-Siriani, Seven Star School of Performing Arts, his mom, dad, sister, family, friends and teammates.
IZZY PIKE (Ensemble) is thrilled to be a part of A Christmas Story at the historic Goodspeed Opera House! Special thanks to my family for their endless support and encouragement! Credits: Annie National Tour (Kate), A Christmas Story (Mary Beth) at The Ahmanson Theater. Thank you to Ivy Artists Management, DDO KIDS, Valerie Gould, NXT LVL Dance, and John and Bonnie Ryerson for your coaching and support. “Never give up on your dreams!” @theizzybizz
JESSE SWIMM* (Ensemble) returns to Goodspeed for the fifth time with A Christmas Story. Mystery of Edwin Drood (Durdles Alternate), Billy Elliot (George, u/s Dad), Fiddler on the Roof (Nachum/ Lead Bottle Dancer), High Button Shoes (u/s Floy). Broadway: School of Rock (original cast), Mary Poppins (u/s Bert). Regional: Sweet Charity (Oscar, Maltz Jupiter), Rock of Ages (Dennis Dupree, Argyle Theatre), Footloose (Reverend Shaw Moore, CFRT). Thank you to Hunter, Mara, Paul, Donna Lynn, and my agents at The Mine. Love to Mom & Dad. @jswimm1
TOMMY BETZ (Swing) Goodspeed debut! Tour: Hairspray, The Sound of Music. Regional: Ogunquit, Walnut Street, Maine State, North Shore, Fulton, Engeman, Fireside, Forestburgh. Special thanks to Paul, Hunter and the entire team for this opportunity. Endless gratitude to my family for their undying love and support :) @tommyfbetz
PARIS MARTINO (Swing) is thrilled to be making her Goodspeed debut in A Christmas Story! Recent credits include Mystic Pizza (Engeman), Carousel (Riverside Theatre), Heathers (Weathervane Theatre) and Joseph…Dreamcoat (Regale Theatre). Paris is a graduate of The Boston Conservatory at Berklee and Dance Coach with MTCA! Special thanks to my agents at ATB, Paul, Hunter and Mara for this opportunity and the entire cast and crew for their dedication and hard work. Much love to Mom and Kyle.
GUS (Bumpus Hound) is a standard poodle mix adopted by trainer and guardian Bill Berloni from Carolina Poodle Rescue in 2022. He has been training to play the role of “Winn Dixie” in the new musical Because of Winn Dixie. In 2022 he appeared in the Lifetime movie 12 Days of Christmas Eve starring Kelsey Grammer. This production marks his theatrical debut.
JETHRO (Bumpus Hound) is a hound mix who was adopted by trainer and guardian Bill Berloni from My Young and Old Fur Babies in 2021. He was a stray that was found running loose in the deep woods of North Carolina and rescued by hikers. Jethro made his theatrical debut as a Bumpus Hound in the National Tour of A Christmas Story in 2021. He reprised his role at the Ahmanson Theater in Los Angeles in 2023. Jethro appeared in the acclaimed production of The Hunt at St. Ann’s Warehouse in Brooklyn NY earlier this year.
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HUNTER FOSTER (Director) is thrilled to be returning to Goodspeed where he has directed The Drowsy Chaperone and A Connecticut Christmas Carol. He also wrote the librettos for the musicals Summer of ‘42 and A Circus In Winter which both had their World Premieres at The Terris Theatre. Most recently he directed A Little Night Music starring Kathleen Turner and Little Shop Of Horrors starring Latrice Royale - both at the Ogunquit Playhouse. He adapted, co-wrote and originally directed the play version of the movie Clue. Other directing credits include The Other Josh Cohen (off-Broadway); Noises Off, The Bridges Of Madison County, Grease, Guys and Dolls, Company, Buddy Holly, The Rocky Horror Show (Bucks County); Million Dollar Quartet (Paper Mill); Our Town, Jersey Boys, Rock of Ages (Theatre Aspen); Parade (ATG); Rent, God of Carnage (Redhouse); Cabaret, The Foreigner, My Fair Lady, Once (Cape Playhouse). He is a graduate of the University of Michigan’s musical theatre program.
MARA NEWBERY GREER (Choreographer) LOVES Christmas and is honored to be a part of this brilliant creative team. Recent choreography credits include Tuacahn (Annie, Tarzan, White Christmas, Hunchback of Notre Dame), Pittsburgh CLO (Music Man, Anything Goes), North Shore Music Theatre (Shrek, Oklahoma!), The Lexington Theatre Company (Memphis, Newsies, Little Mermaid), Broadway at Music Circus (9 to 5, Legally Blonde), Ogunquit Playhouse (Little Shop of Horrors), John Engeman Theatre (Matilda the Musical, Elf the Musical), University of Michigan (The Drowsy Chaperone), The Cape Rep (Something Rotten!), The Fulton Theatre/ Seattle 5th Ave/Paper Mill Playhouse (A Christmas Story), Palm Beach Opera (Die Fledermaus), Chautauqua Opera (Candide), Fairmont State University (The Addams Family), and Music Theatre Wichita (Guys and Dolls, Thoroughly Modern Millie). As a performer, Mara has worked on Broadway, National Tours, and London’s West End. Proud member of SDC and AEA. BFA University of Michigan. Endless love to my husband Michael and our little princess, Maple.
ADAM SOUZA (Music Supervisor) Broadway credits include Wicked, Kinky Boots. National Tours: Wicked (2nd National, original MD/Conductor), Kinky Boots (1st National original MD/Conductor), Spamalot (1st National, MD/Conductor), The Midtown Men, and Les Misérables. Adam also served as Associate Music Supervisor for the international mountings of Wicked in São Paolo, Brazil (in Portuguese) and Mexico City (in Spanish). His regional credits include Next to Normal (Hartford TheaterWorks), North Shore Music Theatre, and over 20 productions with Goodspeed, including 42nd Street, Cabaret, Because of Winn Dixie, The Great American Mousical with Julie Andrews, Snapshots by Stephen Schwartz, George M!, Brigadoon, Very Good Eddie, The 12, Gypsy, Summer Stock, and Rags. Adam has served as Music Supervisor for Destination Broadway (destinationbroadway.org) and has served on faculty for the Boston Conservatory at Berklee as an Associate Professor of Musical Theatre, of which he is also an alumnus.
ANDREW SMITHSON (Music Director) is a New York City based music director, conductor, and pianist. He has conducted at such venues as The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., The Pantages in Hollywood, and Tokyo’s Theatre Orb. Broadway Tours: A Christmas Story: The Musical, Joseph… Dreamcoat (starring Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young), Gypsy, Aida, Legally Blonde, Jesus Christ Superstar. Off-Broadway: The Wonderful Wizard of Song, Flanagan’s Wake. Regional: A Christmas Story: The Musical (Ahmanson Theatre), A Chorus Line (Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park), Sweeney Todd and La Cage aux Folles (Trinity Rep), Once on This Island (Actors Theatre of Louisville), White Christmas (West Chester Broadway), The Full Monty and The Producers (Theatre By The Sea). Music Director and Orchestrator for A Christmas Carol (Trinity Rep). Previous adjunct instructor at the University of Cincinnati-College Conservatory of Music, vocal coach at PACE University in New York City, and Vocal Director at Celebrity Cruises Entertainment.
DAVID L. ARSENAULT (Scenic Designer) As a designer and associate in theatre, opera, and dance, David’s work has been seen on Broadway, Off-Broadway, regionally, and internationally. Broadway and National Tour associate work includes The Color Purple (2015), Jesus Christ Superstar (50th Anniversary Tour). Regional credits include the Kennedy Center, Gulfshore Playhouse, Kitchen Theatre Company, Geva Theatre, Northern Stage, and George Street Playhouse. International: English Theatre Berlin and Theatre Royal Bath (upcoming). www.DavidArsenaultDesign.com.
NICOLE V. MOODY (Costume Designer) Select design credits: A Syracuse Christmas Carol, Rent (Redhouse Theatre); The Other Josh Cohen (Off-Broadway); Guys and Dolls, Our Town (Aspen Theatre); Ain’t Misbevahin’, Clue (Cape Playhouse); A Connecticut Christmas Carol (Goodspeed Musicals); Grease, Noises Off, White Christmas, 42nd Street, Clue, Guys and Dolls, The Buddy Holly Story, Steel Magnolias, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Summer of ’42, Mame, It’s a Wonderful Life: a Radio Play, A Grand Night for Singing, Barefoot in the Park (BCP); Arsenic and Old Lace, The 39 Steps, Avenue Q (CFRT); Cracked (World Premiere) (American Theatre Dance Workshop); Love, Loss and What I Wore (NYC, Chicago Tour, Asolo Rep). Films: Dead Light Glory (Short Indie), Hungry for Gold (IOC). Print: Psychology Today.
CHRISTOPHER WONG (Lighting Designer) is a NYC-based lighting designer for live performance. This is his Goodspeed debut! Recent designs include: PRESENCIA at The Bushwick Starr/Connelly Theatre, Sole Defined Dance, Parade at American Theater Group, Ensemble Studio Theatre, Queensborough College, Long Island High School for the Arts, Friends Seminary, amongst others. He has been associate or assistant designer on shows on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and regionally for theatre and opera. M.F.A. NYU, B.A. UMD. Proud Member of USA-829. IG: @christopherwongdesign
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JAY HILTON (Sound Designer) is pleased to continue his long association with Goodspeed Musicals and as Goodspeed’s 2024 season nears the end, he would like to thank his staff for their part in making this season a success. Jay has designed countless productions at both The Goodspeed and The Terris Theatre. In addition to being Goodspeed’s Resident Sound Designer, Jay serves as their Audio Supervisor and also spends some of his time recording, mixing and mastering musical theatre content for streaming platforms. He and his wife, Goodspeed Artistic Director Donna Lynn Hilton, make their home (and garden) in Hadlyme, Connecticut with Cookie and Macy.
RYAN O’CONNELL (Orchestrator) is thrilled to be back at Goodspeed after orchestrating Private Jones at The Terris last year. Favorite credits: Loch Ness: A New Musical (The Rev, Adirondack Theatre Festival), Ernest Shackleton Loves Me (Second Stage, Broadway HD), “Randy Rainbow for President” (by Marc Shaiman/Randy Rainbow), Housebroken (Fox), Sinatra 100 (CBS), Michael Bublé’s Christmas in Hollywood (NBC), The Elf on the Shelf’s Magical Holiday Journey (with Curtis Moore), Claudio Quest (Chance Theater). As composer/arranger/producer: Oga’s Cantina @ Galaxy’s Edge (Disneyland/Disney World), Dragons (Dreamworks), Calgary Stampede, The Haunting of the Queen Mary (Vertical Ent.), Miss Foxhole 1975 (with Val Vigoda and Joe DiPietro), choral arrangements for Shawnee Press/Hal Leonard and Alfred. Ryan currently works as a music director and teaching artist at the Disneyland Resort. www.ryanomusic.com
J. JARED JANAS (Hair, Wig & Makeup Designer) Broadway: Our Town, Once Upon a Mattress, Mary Jane, Prayer for the French Republic, Purlie Victorious, Good Night, Oscar, Sweeney Todd, Ohio State Murders, & Juliet, Kimberly Akimbo, Topdog/ Underdog, How I Learned to Drive, American Buffalo, Jagged Little Pill, Frankie and Johnny in the Claire de Lune, Gettin’ the Band Back Together, Bandstand, Indecent, Sunset Boulevard, The Visit, The Real Thing, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill, Motown, Peter and the Starcatcher, The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess, and All about Me. Recent International Tours: Clue, Peter Pan, and Jagged Little Pill. Recent Off-Broadway: Jelly’s Last Jam, Buena Vista Social Club.
DAVID ROBISON (Associate Music Director) Professional credits: AMD/Keyboard: The National Tour of Phantom of the Opera (a post he held for 16 years), Evita (National Tour), Cats (South Korea/Taiwan Tour). Musical Director: European Tours of Evita. Keyboard: Love Never Dies, Cats (National Tours), Love Never Dies (China Tour), Phantom of the Opera (New National Tour and Stockholm, Sweden production). Rehearsal Pianist/Artistic Staff: Phantom of the Opera (Oberhausen, Germany and Paris, France). Regional credits: Musical Director: Avenue Q (Cain Park Theater, OH), Cabaret (Cleveland State University), Sweeney Todd (TheatreZone, Naples,
FL). AMD/Keyboard: School of Rock (Cain Park Theater, OH). Keyboard: Sondheim on Sondheim (Cain Park Theater, OH), The Cleveland Pops Orchestra and Firelands Symphony Orchestra. Pianist: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (Peccadillo Theater Company, NYC). Education: B.M. in Piano at SUNY Potsdam, M.M. and Artist Diploma at The Cleveland Institute of Music. David is thrilled to be working at Goodspeed for the first time!
WILLIAM BERLONI (Animal Director) 2011 Tony Honoree for Excellence in Theatre; 1977 and 2013 Outer Critics Awards and the 2017 Drama League Award for Unique Contribution to the Theater. Broadway: Annie (1977) to Gypsy (2025) and 27 shows in between. He was the Animal Director for Because of Winn Dixie at Goodspeed. Credits include hundreds of off-Broadway and regional theatre productions. Recent television: producer and star of From Wags to Riches with Bill Berloni on Discovery Family, And Just Like That, Lady in the Lake, Only Murders in the Building, Inside Amy Schumer, Mr. and Mrs. Smith and The Friend, to name a few. Author of Broadway Tails. Goodspeed technical apprentice 1975-76. GOH Animal Trainer for Annie, Little Rascals, Annie Warbucks, Annie (20th Anniversary), Anything Goes, Darling Grenadine and Gypsy. Director of Animal Behavior at the Humane Society of New York. All the animals we train are rescues from shelters. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter and www.theatricalanimals.com
PAUL HARDT (Casting) Broadway/National Tours of West Side Story, Come Fly Away, August: Osage County, Hot Feet, On Golden Pond, The Caine Mutiny Court Martial, A Moon for the Misbegotten, Sly Fox, Legends!, Whistle Down the Wind, A Bronx Tale, Dirty Dancing, Cats, The Bodyguard, Once Upon a One More TIme and the current tour of Annie
CHRIS ZACCARDI* (Production Stage Manager) Farewell to Lanark boys; I’ll miss you most sincere, but do not cry, it’s Christmas time, so let’s bring on all that cheer. Goodspeed: Thank you for a wonderful first (of many) season. Broadway: Hello, Dolly!; Noises Off; Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike; The Anarchist; One Man, Two Guvnors; Hair; In the Heights; 9 to 5; Wicked; Lestat; All Shook Up. Thank you Lara, Sam, Devin, Mariana, Abigail, Pam, Mikayla, Madison, Madi, Caroline, J.J., Jamie Beth, Willy and Morgen (Best SM’s around) for a great 2024—much love to Niall and Monty.
JAMIE ROSE BUKOWSKI* (Assistant Stage Manager) graduated from Pace University’s School of Performing Arts with a B.A. in Stage Management. Some credits include The Immigrant (George Street Playhouse), You Will Remember Me (Hudson Stage Company). US Tour: The Kite Runner (US Tour, Sub. ASM), A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage, Rockin’ Road to Dublin. NYC: Hotel Happy, Shared Sentences, The Santa Closet, De Novo, The Assignment (Houses On The Moon Theatre Co.), Pound (Theatre Row), and DISENCHANTED! (Theatre at
WHO’S WHO
St. Clement’s). She has also PSMed for Drunk Shakespeare, Live In Theater, AMDA, and Quisisana Musical Theatre Resort.
ABIGAIL ZACCARI* (Assistant Stage Manager) Broadway credits include Paradise Square. Off-Broadway credits include A Sign of the Times, ¡Americano!. Regional credits include A Complicated Woman, Here You Come Again at The Terris Theatre; The Nutty Professor at Ogunquit Playhouse; Chicago at The Muny. Thank you to Willy, Mom, Dad, and Chris for everything. abigailzaccari.com
JOSEPH ROBINETTE (Book) is a Tony Award nominee and Drama Desk Award nominee for the libretto of the acclaimed A Christmas Story, The Musical. He is the author or co-author of 55 published plays and musicals. His works have been produced at many iconic American theatres including the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, The Theater at Madison Square Garden and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City, the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle and the Goodman Theatre in Chicago. In total his works have reached all 50 states in the U.S. and 21 foreign countries. Twelve of his works have been translated into foreign languages, and another five have been anthologized. Robinette collaborated with E.B. White on the authorized stage version of Charlotte’s Web, and he wrote the musical version with Charles Strouse (Annie and Bye Bye Birdie). Other dramatizations include The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe; Anne of Green Gables; and Debbie Macomber’s A Gift to Remember and The Inn at Rose Harbor. He is the recipient of the AATE Distinguished Play Award for Sarah, Plain and Tall and the Children’s Theatre Foundation of America medallion for his “body of dramatic works for family audiences in the United States and beyond.”
BENJ PASEK (Music & Lyrics) is an Oscar, Grammy, Tony, Emmy, and Olivier Award-winning songwriter and producer, best known for his work on La La Land, Dear Evan Hansen, and The Greatest Showman. The accompanying albums for each project landed in the top 10 of the Billboard 200, the latter of which became the world’s best-selling album in 2018, achieving multiple Platinum certifications worldwide. Alongside his writing partner Justin Paul, Benj recently achieved EGOT status, securing an Emmy Award for their work on Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building. Other film and television credits include Apple TV+’s Spirited; Sony’s Lyle, Lyle Crocodile; Disney’s live-action Aladdin; Dreamworks Animation’s Trolls; Amazon’s Harlem; Apple TV+’s Dear Edward; NBC’s Smash; The CW’s The Flash; Amazon’s Pink: All I Know So Far; and FX’s Welcome to Wrexham. Among their varied stage credits, Justin and Benj made their Broadway debut with the musical A Christmas Story (further adapted into a live telecast for Fox); and won their second Tony for co-producing Best Musical winner A Strange Loop. Off-Broadway/Regional theatre credits include Dogfight, James and the Giant Peach, and Edges. Benj’s book credits include You
Will Be Found and the NYT Best-Seller, Dear Evan Hansen: The Novel. A graduate of the University of Michigan, Benj serves on the board of the Dramatist Guild Foundation as well as the American LGBTQ+ Museum.
JUSTIN PAUL (Music & Lyrics) Oscar, Grammy, Tony, Emmy, and Olivier Award-winning songwriter Justin Paul is best known for his contributions to La La Land, The Greatest Showman, and Dear Evan Hansen. Each project’s soundtrack charted in the top 10 of the Billboard 200, with The Greatest Showman becoming the world’s best-selling album in 2018, achieving multiple Platinum certifications worldwide. Justin, alongside his writing partner Benj Pasek, recently joined the elite group of EGOT winners, securing an Emmy Award for their work on Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building. Additional film and television credits include Apple TV+’s Spirited; Sony’s Lyle, Lyle Crocodile; Disney’s live-action Aladdin; Dreamworks Animation’s Trolls; Amazon’s Harlem; Apple TV+’s Dear Edward; NBC’s Smash; The CW’s The Flash; Amazon’s Pink: All I Know So Far and FX’s Welcome to Wrexham. Among their varied stage credits, Justin and Benj made their Broadway debut with the musical A Christmas Story (further adapted into a live telecast for Fox); and won their second Tony for co-producing Best Musical winner A Strange Loop. Off-Broadway/ Regional theatre credits include Dogfight, James and the Giant Peach, and Edges. Justin’s book credits include You Will Be Found and Dear Evan Hansen: The Novel. With the release of the latter, he became a New York Times Best-Selling author. Justin is a proud graduate of the University of Michigan Musical Theatre Program.
ENDLA BURROWS (Director of Production) has 25 years of creative management experience with a focus on balancing artistic vision with logistic needs. She was an integral part of the Industrial Light and Magic team that created visual effects for dozens of films including the Star Wars prequel trilogy, Twister, Mission Impossible, and Pirates of the Caribbean. As Director of the Jim Henson Creature Shop, she oversaw bidding, production and client management for a diverse slate of television, film, commercial and theater productions including Sesame Street, Where the Wild Things Are, and Goodspeed’s production of Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas. At Digital Domain, Endla supervised the Editorial, Tech Services and Training departments for I, Robot and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Ever looking for new challenges, Endla has worked as an assistant director, technical consultant and graphics producer.
DOMINICK PINTO (Production Manager) [he/him] is excited about his expanded position at Goodspeed Musicals as the Production Manager and third season as the Technical Director. Previously Technical Director for Choir Boy and an assistant Technical Director on Cadillac Crew at Yale Rep. At the Yale School of Drama he was the Technical Director for Fun Home. Dominick worked as a
Draftsperson at blackwalnut and Montclair State University. He has worked with companies including McCarter Theatre Company, HERE! Arts Center, MSNBC and MLB. He holds a M.F.A. in Technical Design and Production from the Yale School of Drama and a B.F.A from Montclair State University.
MICHAEL FLING (Associate Artistic Director) just celebrated his fifth anniversary at Goodspeed where he oversees Goodspeed’s extensive New Works initiatives including the Festival of New Musicals, Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove, and the GoodWorks Commissioning Program. As Director: The Great Emu War, Shakin’ the Blues Away (Goodspeed); Shrek the Musical, Mary Poppins (Craft Productions of Oklahoma); My Fair Lady, Legally Blonde the Musical, Spring Awakening, Assassins (Hartt); West Side Story (Abilene Opera); Honk! (Webster). As an Associate: Fun Home, Next To Normal (Theaterworks Hartford); Oslo, Evita, Follies, A Christmas Carol (Repertory Theatre of St. Louis); Rags, Thoroughly Modern Millie (Goodspeed Musicals); Guys and Dolls; 1776; Paint Your Wagon; Gypsy; Jersey Boys; The Wiz; The Music Man; Oklahoma!; Into the Woods; Holiday Inn; Hello, Dolly!; Seussical; Billy Elliot (The Muny). Michael also hosts the popular musical theatre podcast Know the Show and holds a degree in Directing from The Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University.
GRETCHEN WRIGHT (General Manager) has held management and leadership positions at Alliance Theater (Atlanta), Yale Repertory Theatre, and Westport Country Playhouse. She obtained an MFA in Theater Management along with an MBA from Yale University, and a BA in English and Theater Studies from Duke University. Originally from San Diego, she began her arts career as a modern dancer, choreographer, and freelance director.
MICHAEL P. PRICE (Founding Director) Under the direction of Michael Price for 47 years commencing in 1968, Goodspeed Musicals became internationally recognized for its dedication to the advancement and preservation of the American Musical. For Goodspeed, Mr. Price produced over 250 classic and forgotten musicals, 100 new musicals, and transferred 19 shows to Broadway, earning 13 Tony Awards. Goodspeed itself was honored with two special Tony Awards. Mr. Price was recently inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame, which honors lifetime achievement in the American theater. Mr. Price is the founder of the League of Historic American Theatres and a founding member of the National Alliance for Musical Theatre. He serves on the Executive Committee of the American Theatre Wing and as a member the Tony Administration Committee. His board memberships include the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, the Johnny Mercer Foundation, the ASCAP Foundation, and numerous charitable and non-profit organizations. He received his BA from Michigan State University, MA from Minnesota, MFA from Yale, and holds honorary doctorates from Wesleyan University, Connecticut College, and The University of Hartford. He is married to Jo-Ann Nevas Price; they are the proud grandparents of Ezra and Ari.
DONNA LYNN HILTON (Artistic Director) [she/her] with Goodspeed since 1988 and in her 4th season as Artistic Director, Donna Lynn is a highly-effective creative producer with a significant record of leading, developing and producing new musical theatre works as well as inspiring a re-envisioning of the canon. She led the creation of many of Goodspeed’s most successful productions of recent years, including last season’s Summer Stock, 2022’s 42nd Street and the 2014 world premiere of Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn. She inspired the creation of Goodspeed’s critically-acclaimed production of Show Boat and brought to The Goodspeed the new musicals The 12, Anne of Green Gables, Because of Winn Dixie, and this season’s Maggie. At The Terris Theatre, she has led the early development of many new musicals, among them Private Jones and Passing Through. Donna Lynn led the creation of The Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove, the partnership with The Johnny Mercer Foundation which has welcomed over 400 musical theatre composers, lyricists and librettists to Goodspeed’s campus in winter for one of the premiere development opportunities available to emerging musical theatre writers. With the development of Hi, My Name Is Ben, she led Goodspeed’s first collaboration with a resident theatre outside the US—Scotland’s Dundee Rep Theatre—and recently helped re-envision The Writers Grove for Scottish, UK and Indian writers on the campus at Cove Park, in Scotland. Through Goodspeed’s Festival of New Musicals she hosted the first US development of the international hit Come From Away. Donna Lynn is a past-president of the National Alliance for Musical Theatre; serves as a Trustee for Dundee Rep Theatre/Scottish Dance Ensemble and, closer to home, CT Landmarks. Donna Lynn began her career as a stage manager of Musical Theatre and Opera and remains a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association. She and her husband, Sound Designer Jay Hilton, make their home in Hadlyme with Cookie and Macy.
ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION, founded in 1913, represents more than 51,000 actors and stage managers in the US. Equity negotiates wages and working conditions, providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. Equity seeks to foster the art of live theater as an essential component of our society.
Sets, costumes, and props are designed especially for The Goodspeed and are built in Goodspeed Musicals’ shops.
Goodspeed Musicals is a professional theatre operating under an agreement between the League of Resident Theatres and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
Orchestra members are represented by The Connecticut Valley Federation of Musicians, AFM Local 400.
Goodspeed Musicals is a member of The League of Resident Theatres.
The scenic, costume, lighting and sound designers in LORT Theatres are represented by United Scenic Artists, Local USA-829 of the IATSE.
PROGRAM NOTES BY MICHAEL FLING | ASSOCIATE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Nostalgia has always been a popular motif in American fiction. Considering how young a country we are, some of our most foundational culture is rooted in stories that harken back to a time that predates the author, often of their childhood. To Kill A Mockingbird, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, and Little Women all fit this bill.
So it shouldn’t be a surprise that A Christmas Story has become one of the most enduringly popular films around the holiday season. But its path to notoriety is about as unlikely as Ralphie acquiring the “official Red Ryder, carbine action, two-hundred shot range model air rifle…with the compass and stock and this thing which tells time” that he so desperately desires.
Based on short stories about author Jean Shepherd’s childhood that he transcribed after performing them on the radio, the Yuletide flick premiered in movie theaters in 1983 to not a ton of acclaim. In fact, by Christmas of that year, it was already gone from most theaters! Though not a flop by any means, it seemed like it might fade into obscurity.
Much like The Wizard of Oz, another piece of iconic Americana, the movie rose to prominence on television, with annual cable broadcasts which began as early as December of 1985, and the cutting-edge technologies of VHS and Betamax—those are videotapes, for any young’uns who might not even know what a videotape is—allowing people to add it to their family Christmas movie nights. The popularity on the small screen led TNT to begin a 24-hour marathon in 1997, with twelve consecutive showings between December 24th and 25th, proving so successful that airings have continued… peaking with 54.4 million viewers in 2008. And despite declining ratings, it still scored 32 million viewers in 2020.
Cut to an age where films are frequent fodder for new musicals, Ralphie and his unabashed quest for the ultimate present from Santa seemed ripe for adaptation.
After an initial production with different writers at Kansas City Rep in 2009, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul were brought in to write a new score (they made their professional writing debut here at Goodspeed with James and the Giant Peach at The Terris Theatre in
2010). The new version opened at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre in 2010. It had a limited New York run in 2012, and though its stint on Broadway was short—it managed to land Tony nominations for Best Musical, Best Book, and Best Score that year.
The show hasn’t been as frequently produced as you might expect considering theatres across the country always seem to be looking for fresh Christmas content. The score is one of the strongest in contemporary musical theatre (no surprise from Pasek & Paul, who would go on to pen the powerhouse score of Dear Evan Hansen, the cinematic sensations La La Land and The Greatest Showman, and the crowd-pleasing tunes for the 3rd season of Only Murders in the Building). And Joseph Robinette’s book is a lovely and efficient adaptation of immensely memorable and quotable source material.
I’m guessing that has a lot to do with the demands placed on the juvenile cast, who all need to be true triple threats and carry quite a bit of the show on their shoulders. But wait until you see the fantastic company assembled under the capable hands of director Hunter Foster (Goodspeed’s Drowsy Chaperone and Connecticut Christmas Carol), choreographer Mara Newberry Greer (who was in the original Broadway company of the show and has staged numerous productions since), and music director Andrew Smithson. The Goodspeed production fires on all cylinders and will no doubt remain as warm a memory in our minds as Ralphie’s best Christmas ever.
Johnny Rabe, Zac Ballard, and Erin Dilly in the original Broadway cast of A Christmas Story Photo by Carol Rosegg.
THE GOODSPEEED OPERA HOUSE FOUNDATION
2024 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Officers
Hila Rosen, President
Jef Wolter, Chairman (Past President)
Jeffrey Hoffman, First Vice President
Anthony Cacace, Vice President
Meg Sakellarides, Treasurer
Jennifer Brown, Secretary
Gov. Ned Lamont, Ex Officio Honorary Chairman
Emeritus Trustees
J. Robert Buchanan
Kay Knight Clarke
Chandler Howard
Lynde Selden Karin
Francis G. Adams, Jr.
Michael Arseneault
Frank Campbell
Carolyn Rossi Copeland
Christopher Dodd
Jim Duncan
Anne Evans
Marlene Ferreira
Muriel Fleischmann
Sue Frost
Jean Selden Greene
Steven Hernandez
Mary Ellen Klinck
Julie Godbout LeBlanc
Lawrence McHugh
GOODSPEED GUILD BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Amy Campbell, President
Meg Wright, Vice President
Ann Houston
Susan Link
Gavin Lodge
Mark Masselli
Kristen Roberts
Dr. Anne Rothstein
Blair Russell
Karen Sherry
Joseph Smith
Leonardo H. Suzio
John Voege
Michael P. Price
H. William Shure
Dona D. Young
Alan Wasserman, Corresponding & Recording Secretary C. William Stamm, Treasurer
GOODSPEED GUILD: The Goodspeed Guild is a volunteer organization dedicated to supporting Goodspeed Musicals’ operations and productions. Since 1975 it has provided services to artists, patrons, and staff on a year-round basis, while offering its members the opportunity to become part of the behind-the scenes activities at Goodspeed. To find out about volunteer opportunities that fit your interests and schedule, visit our website at goodspeed.org or contact Amy Campbell at 203-443-3338.
CORPORATE SUPPORT
American Association of University Women
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Ashlawn Farm Store, LLC
Broadway Licensing Global
Chestelm Health and Rehabilitation
Concord Theatricals
ConnectiCare
Essex Financial
Essex Savings Bank
Eversource Energy
Hoffman Auto Group
Liberty Bank
Lynch Toyota
Masonicare
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
R.A. Parady & Sons, Inc.
Sennheiser Electronic Corporation
Sky Investment Group
Starkweather & Shepley
Insurance Brokerage, Inc.
Straighten Your Crown
The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station
The Shops at Mohegan Sun
The Suzio York Hill Companies
United Airlines
Webster Bank
GOODSPEED’S MISSION STATEMENT
Goodspeed Musicals’ mission is to share the joy of musical theatre; to delight, inspire, and challenge audiences; to nurture creators; and to build and support a broad, diverse, and inclusive community.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The land on which Goodspeed Musicals is located in East Haddam and Chester, CT is the ancestral land of at least three tribes of Native Americans—the Wangunk, the Mohegan and the Nehantic tribes. We understand that the land which is now Haddam and East Haddam was purchased from the native people in 1662 for thirty coats—worth about $100. We acknowledge those native Americans and the loss of their homeland—land on which we thrive today.
FOUNDATION & GOVERNMENT SUPPORT
Actors’ Equity Foundation
The Aeroflex Foundation
The Aldo DeDominicis Foundation
Anonymous
Burry Fredrik Foundation
Case Graber Foundation Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut Foundation
Chelsea Groton Foundation Inc.
The Christine E. Moser Foundation
Community Foundation for Greater New Haven Community Foundation of Middlesex County Dominion Energy - Millstone Elizabeth Carse Foundation, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee Community Foundation of Middlesex County - Marilyn C. Fall Fund
Government Support
Fechtor Family Foundation Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Jana Foundation, Inc.
Frank Loomis Palmer Fund, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee
George A. and Grace L. Long Foundation, Bank of America, N.A., Co-Trustee
George H. and Constance Wolcott Mason Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Hebron Lions Charities, Inc.
Ion Bank Foundation
The Johnny Mercer Foundation
Katharine S. Winter Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
The Kitchings Family Foundation
Laurence S. Weiss and Edith G. Weiss Foundation
Lucille Lortel Foundation
Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
SBM Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Stocker Foundation
Howard Gilman Foundation
The Elizabeth M. Landon and Harriette M. Landon
Charitable Foundation
The Lambs Foundation
The Max Showalter Foundation, Inc.
The Norma Terris/Albert D. Firestone Foundation
Rodgers and Hammerstein Foundation
The Scripps Family Fund for Education and the Arts
The Shubert Foundation
Sorenson-Pearson Family Foundation, Inc.
William and Alice Mortensen Foundation
The Richard Sims Winkler Foundation
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE—LEAVING A LEGACY
Since its inception, Goodspeed Musicals has particularly benefited from the unique advantages of planned gifts and bequests. Because such gifts provide financial support over time, they have been essential to Goodspeed Musicals’ ability to consistently move from strength to strength, plan for the future with confidence, and ensure millions more will enjoy award-winning productions for generations to come.
WILLIAM H. GOODSPEED LEGACY SOCIETY
Goodspeed Musicals thanks the members of the William H. Goodspeed Society who have included a future bequest to Goodspeed Musicals in their wills or estate plans.
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Elizabeth M. Davidson-Wright
Dolores L. Andrew
Fran Armstrong
Mrs. Alice C. Belden
Anne Sullivan Calanquin
Frank and Amy Campbell
Bertie Chuong
Don Church and Tony Schillaci
Dr. Amy L. Crockett
Rochelle Dauenheimer
Charles and Ellen Ericson
Anne S. Evans
Muriel and Karl Fleischmann
Lea and Richard Goodman
Mrs. Harry J. Gray
A. Nicholas Groth, Ph.D.
Mr. Andrew Isen
Dr. David and Marcia Kalayjian
Lynde and Michael Karin
Nancy Kline and James Trail
Nancy Kobylarz
Dick and Hazel Koszyca
Karl Henry Kulisch
Sonya M. Mangan
Mrs. Salvatore Marzano
Andrew and Bonnie McKirdy
Mary Miko
Lynne and Leslie Nathan
Robert Nelson
Jane E. Ondovcsik
Barbara A. Petersen
Barbara Pomarico
Michael and Jo-Ann Price
James Pyne and Marlene Tompkins
Mary Jane Richilson
Dr. Anne L. Rothstein and Ms. Jane Hellman
Charlotte Sandler
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Sevitch
David Shimchick
Ms. Carol Sirot
Dr. and Mrs. David Snyderman
Donna and Bill Stamm
Carl Thompson
Sheila Louise Tomlinson-Earl
Mark and Roberta Velez
Linda Wanosky
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE—LEAVING A LEGACY
BEQUESTS
Goodspeed Musicals fondly remembers those who left a bequest or in whose honor a memorial fund was established. Their love of musical theatre and our institution is an example to us all.
Carol H. Adams
The Milon Barnes Memorial Fund
Cynthia Kellogg Barrington
Michele Trudel Baumann
David A. Belden
Leonard N. Blake
William C. Blatchley
Virginia Bodin
Julie Ann Buchanan
Leon Hugh Calanquin
Paul Campagna
Edward and Ruth Cape
Edward and Sally Carrier
Dr. Jack Chuong
Timothy J. Clutter
Gordon Cobleigh
Stephen B. Crowley, III
Ralph Davidson
Fellner Family Foundation
Albert D. Firestone
Dr. and Mrs. Brendan Fox
Burry Fredrik
Norwick and Elizabeth Goodspeed
Henry Sage Goodwin Memorial Fund
Judith Halevi
The Edith O. Haynes Trust
Martha C. Hinkel
Thomas W. Holton
Memorial Fund
John Hughes
Christine N. Hunihan
Marjorie W. Jolidon
Robert D. Jones
Harvey and Ruth Katz
The Adrienne I. Koch
Revocable Trust
William J. Kotchen
Memorial Fund
Helen Krieble
Dolores F. Lammers-Padwater
Angela Lepore
Dorothy Liepertz
Joanne M. MacDonald
Evan S. McCord
Constance Wolcott Mason
Alice Hammerstein Mathias
Henry “Buzz” Merritt
Peter J. Musto
Robert F. Neal
Carolyn G. Nelson
NAMED FUNDS AND ENDOWMENTS
Edith L. Nyman
Muriel Selden Paris
Miriam Perrin
Miriam Williams Ragsdale
Rochelle Richilson
Salli G. Riege
Barbara V. Ross
Bertha L. Rottmann
Edward Rousseau
Dr. Gerald Sandler
Marco S. Savona
Susan Scherer
Richard Schneller
Lucille Lortel Schweitzer
Joan H. Scranton
Martha Shattuck
Jerome and Marian Silverstein
John F. Single, III
Edward and Mary Sargent Swift
Mark A. Wainger
Natalie Tenney
Jessica Waldman Thompson
Jerold Wanosky
Christopher Weed
Katherine S. Winter
Symond Yavener
These funds and endowments listed below were established during lifetime, by bequest, or in memoriam with an outright gift to Goodspeed Musicals.*
The Dr. & Mrs. Harold D. Bornstein, Jr. Memorial Fund
The Dr. Harold D. Bornstein, Jr. Charitable Memorial Fund
The Frederick A. & Justine Millspaugh Catlin Family Fund
The Rochelle Dauenheimer Charitable Gift Annuity*
The Arthur & Elizabeth Godbout Fund for the Support of the Music Department
The George S. & Charmian A. Goodspeed Memorial Fund
The A. Nicholas Groth, Ph.D. Charitable Gift Annuity*
The Nancy Kline and James Trail Charitable Gift Annuities*
The Charles R. Lindberg Family Fund
The Lucille Lortel Fund
The Maryann & Jane E. Ondovcsik Fund for the Preservation of the Victorian Goodspeed Opera House
The Salvatore Marzano, Jr. Endowment in Support of the Music Department
The Elaine McKirdy Endowment for Career Development in Theatre
The Michael P. Price Endowment Fund at Goodspeed Musicals
The Charlotte & Gerald Sandler
Educational Endowment
The Scherer Library of Musical Theatre Fund
The Max Showalter Center for Education in Musical Theatre
The Jerome & Marian Silverstein Endowment Fund
The Carol L. Sirot Family Endowment Fund
The C. William Stamm Charitable Gift Annuity*
The Ashton M. Tenney, Jr. Memorial Fund
The Jessica Waldman Thompson Endowment in Support of The Festival of New Musicals
The Zachs Family Endowment
*The donors receive a tax advantaged income stream during their lives and a named fund or endowment will be created when the annuity reverts to Goodspeed Musicals.
DEDICATED PERFORMANCES
Goodspeed Musicals is pleased to offer members and friends an extraordinary opporunity to support the finest musical theatre while providing a once-in-a-lifetime tribute to a friend or loved one.
The November 29, 2023 performance of Dreamgirls by Sandy and Ron in loving memory of Bernie Tanssey
The December 15, 2023 performance of Dreamgirls by her family in honor of Marlene Baker’s 70th birthday
The August 3, 2024 performance of South Pacific by Diane Krygowski in honor of her mother Shirley Krygowski’s 90th birthday
The July 7, 2024 performance of South Pacific by Joan Skydel in honor of her daughter, Amy Pinette
If you are interested in dedicating a performance to honor someone, please contact Sophia Voglino at 860-615-0389 or svoglino@goodspeed.org.
HONOR AND MEMORIAL GIFTS
Goodspeed Musicals gratefully acknowledges these gifts received in memorium or in honor of a loved one.
Donations listed here were received between August 27, 2023 and September 27, 2024.
Amica Companies Foundation in memory of Terry Chabot
Pam and Paul Becker in honor of Frank and Amy Campbell
Miss Virginia Carey in memory of Judy Bolduc
The Robert Chuong and Elaine G. Wong Fund in memory of Jack Chuong
Malcolm A. Duffy in honor of Mary Miko
Vincent K. Eng in memory of Jackie Chuong
Joanne Ernest in memory of Barry Steckler, MD.
Ms. Laura Hook in memory of Dr. Karen Hook
Mary Ann Kenny in memory of Terry Chabot
Nancy Kline and James Trail in honor of Gloria Gorton
Arnold and Judith Liebman in honor of Michael Price and Martin Charnin
Ms. Christina Loy in memory of Lorraine Kotelnicki
Mrs. Nancy Marikar in memory of William K. Walton Jr.
Frank & Aileen in honor of Mrs. Jacqueline “Jacquie” Wolff
Anonymous in honor of Gloria Gorton
Ms. Johanna Morrison in memory of Mari Lyn Henry
Marjorie E. Morrissey in honor of Jane Hellman and Anne Rothstein
Susan and Michael Peck in honor of Hila & Saul Rosen
Sandra R. Pereira in memory of John F. Pereira III
Victor and Carolyn Profughi in memory of Carolyn Profughi
Anonymous in honor of Andrew A. Isen
Alison V. Scherer in memory of Susan M. Scherer
Mr. Paul Serenbetz and Mr. Jeffrey Johnson in memory of Warren L. Serenbetz
Daniel and Lynn Sharp in memory of Terry Chabot
Megan and Bill Stine in honor of Gloria Gorton
The Howard and Katherine Aibel Foundation, Inc. in memory of Howard J. Aibel
Ms. Becky Walker in memory of William Schweiker
Helen Wu Wong in memory of Herbert Siegel
Dixon & Nancy in honor of Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth J. Kelly II
GOODSPEED MEMBERS
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MARQUEE MEMBERS
($25,000+)
Anonymous (2)
Frank and Amy Campbell+
Ann and John Houston
Hila and Saul Rosen
Dr. Anne L. Rothstein and Ms. Jane Hellman
Mrs. Frances Seymour+
Mable and Richard Seymour
($10,000 - $24,999)
Anonymous
Dr. Sandra Anagnostakis
Beverly Buckner Baker
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Cacace
Richard T. Cersosimo and Valerie J. Koif+
Lance and Rebecca Darcy
($7,500 - $9,999)
Joyce and Greg Barabas
Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Coviello
William J. Ginnetti, Sr.
Day Family Foundation
Laura and Jim Duncan
Fiona A. Egan
Jennifer Friedland
Susan F. Gonsalves
Ms. Jean Selden Greene
Jeffrey Hoffman
Michael and Jo-Ann Price+
Jeff Riley and Mary M. Wilson
Meg Sakellarides and Scott Mokoski
DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE MEMBERS
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Francis G. Adams, Jr.
Judith W. Adams
Marleen and Kenneth Alhadeff
Dolores L. Andrew+
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Arborio
Fran Armstrong
Mr. Michael Arseneault*
Susan and Bruce Baiter
Dr. and Mrs. John V. Banta+
Dr. and Mrs. Ellison Berns
Bruce Betancourt and Steven Hernandez
Kenneth and Judith Boudreau
Andre and Maureen Brouillard+
Jennifer Brown and Ian Ayres
Scott and Robin Chasse
Kay Knight Clarke
Maury and Sonia Cohn Foundation+
Ruth Ann C. Davis+
Betsy and Rich Didan
Mary Jane Dunn
Judith Duran+
Eileen and Helen Ede
Bill and Denice Feeley
Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Feldman
Marlene and Paulo Ferreira*
David and Patricia Fisher+
Muriel and Karl Fleischmann
Lynne and Richard Fletcher
Chuck and Elena Foster
Sue Frost and Dan Renn
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Julie and Peter LeBlanc
Jon Lukomnik and Lynn Davidson
Ms. Carol Sirot
John Voege and Geoffrey Paul
RADM. Louise C. Wilmot USN (Ret.) and James E. Wilmot+
Leonardo H. Suzio
Russell Tait and Lee Anderson
($2,500 - $7,499)
Maureen and Bernie Gillis
Bill Gilman
The Harry E. Goldfarb Family Foundation+
Laura and Roger Goodspeed+
Karen and Ron Goodspeed
William Gratz and James Bruno
Pamela and John Griffin
Ron and Nina Harris
Constance Henshaw
Patricia A. Holmes
Thirza D. Hyatt+
Michael and Linda Jainchill
Penfield and Teresa Jarvis
Sue Joffray
Peter and Linda Jokl and Elisabeth D’Albero
Elizabeth Gianesello Judd
Frank and Diane Kelly
Robbie and Albert Kestnbaum
Nancy Kline and James Trail
Catherine Ladnier and Mickey Robinson
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Link
Peter Luchini
Emanuel and Irene Makiaris
Sonya Morton Mangan
Jennifer Alexander and Mark Masselli
Stephen Selden Mathews
Judith and Lawrence McClure
Tony, Chelsea and Amanda Michaud
Ami Montstream
Thomas and Pamela Moriarty
Regina M. Neal
Eric Ort and Duff Ashmead
Sandra R. Pereira
Matt Peterson*
Rolf C. Peterson
Annella C. Preble+
James Pyne and Marlene Tompkins
Nancy J. Ramseyer
Pamela and Dean Richlin
Mitchell P and Lorraine Rochefort
Jennifer Serra and Wayne Schulz
Thomas Schwenke/Schwenke Auctioneers
Alicia and Thomas Settle
Millie and Marty Shapiro+
James and Penelope Sherrard
David Shimchick
Roz and Peter Shoemaker
Ms. Sally Speer
Donna and Bill Stamm
Brenda J. Sullivan+
Judy B. Taylor
Donald and Sharyn Timmerman
Carol A. Wiggins+
Carlisle Wildeman
Jean M. Wiseman
Jef and Kate Wolter
Suzanne E. Zajac and Cliff A. Birdsey
Arthur Zieky and Bill Witkowsky
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SUPPORTING MEMBERS ($500 - $2,499)
Anonymous (20)
Barbara and William Abbate
Inta and Taggart Adams+
Tim and Gayle Anderson
Billie and Peter Anker
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Antaya
Nancy Apfel
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Archambault
Kathryn Aron
The Assante Family
Bette and Bruce Avery
Elizabeth and Michael Bacon
Sherri and Scott Baggett
David Baril
Shelley and Michael Barker+
Mr. and Mrs. David N. Barry
Jean L. Bartlett
Robert Bausmith and Jill Peters-Gee MD
Chris and Abby Beale
David and Bonnie Beaulieu
Bruce and Claudia Belden
Mrs. Alice C. Belden+
Benanav Family+
Caryl and Edward Bengelsdorf
Corinne and Larry Berglund
Randee and Martin Berliner
Denise Bernardo and Edwin Muentes
Merle Bernstein+
Kim and Mark Biglow
Ann and Alan Blanchard
Barbara and Michael Boday
Craig and Annette Bolt
Robert and Catherine Boone
Jordan and Rebecca Boss
George Bouthet
Don and Frank Bowen-Homets
Laurie and Wallis Boyd
Susan Boyle
Desolie and John Boys
Steve Braciak
Liliane T. Braman+
Dr. Irwin M. Braverman+
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bravo
Alice C. Brennan
Rob and P. J. Brewer
Community Foundation of Middlesex County Alison and Stephen Brinkmann Family Fund
Nadine and Robert Britton, III
Steve and Joanna Brooks
William and Janet Brownstein
Richard Bruno
Ruth and Stearns Bryant
Richard Buel+
Frank and Shari Bugaj*
Bert and Laura Bunnell
Peter and Sally Burgess
Ned and Christine Burt
Helen Babcock and Tom Buttacavoli
David B. Byrd and Jeff Stanley
James S. and Heidi L. Bzdyra
Anne Sullivan Calanquin
Steven C. Callahan
Anne E. Caluori
Bud and Katy Canaday+
Richard and Lisa Caporaso
Robert and Melissa Carlson
Patricia B. and Paul C. Carlson Fund at the Rhode Island Foundation
Anne and Jim Carroll
Ellen and Richard Cartun
Lorey Cavanaugh
Shelley and Alan Cetel
Mrs. T. W. Chabot*
Donald Chamberlin*
Steven Chao
Richard Chiaramonte and Sally Eberhardt
William and Barbara Chilton
Bertie Chuong
Kathleen and Mark Ciliano
Peter and Marcie Clarke
Emily Williams and Leeland Cole-Chu
Elizabeth Comcowich
Maureen R. Connolly
Kevin and Katherine Conway
Terri and Cosmo Corigliano
Carol Corliss+
Michael and Karen Cormier+
Ms. Robin Cournoyer and Mr. Anthony Cournoyer
Terri and Don Coustan
Mrs. J. Noyes Crary+
Sally and Tom Crawford
Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Crocker
Ted and Rebecca Crosby
Carol Curland
Kim Curtin
Mr. and Mrs. Dean P. Cyr
Maureen E. Dalton
Steven and Debra Daren
Joseph D’Ascanio
Mr. Robert N. Davie and Ms. Anne E. MacLeod
Sandra Davis
Kevin and Corrie Dean
Dr. and Mrs. Arthur C. DeGraff, Jr.
Barbara and George Delmhorst
Catherine and Jeff Denmeade*
Brian and Linda Dewhirst+
Senator Chris Dodd and Jackie Clegg Dodd+
Thomas and Carolyn Doherty
Ms. Marialina Dominguez and Ms. Janice Poloso
Wilma C. Donaldson+
William and Christine Donohue
Jim and Joyce Dowling
Bonnie and Friends
David and Susanna Dressler
Dr. Jon Driscoll
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Duffek
Lisa Durland and Jonathan Cowles
Mr. Colin Eastland and Mr. Joe Landry+
Linda J. Eckblom
Vera J. Ehnen
Betsy Eichholz and Karen Scopino
Vincent K Eng
Victoria Engelhardt
Ms. Louise England
Charles and Ellen Ericson
Dr. Spencer and Nancy Erman
Gus Esselstyn
Anne S. Evans
Mr. Anthony Falcetti
Community Foundation of Middlesex County - Marilyn C. Fall Fund
Lynn Farrell
Mr. David Fay
Fechtor Family Foundation Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Elyse and Steven Feltman in memory of Fran and Phil Feltman
Korine and Ronald Ferraro
Debra and Bruce Fischman
Mrs. Sheila Flanagan
Barbara Flynn
Michael E. Foley
Stephen and Susan Forbes
Victor Vroom and Julia Francis+
Judith Freedman
Mr. and Mrs. Jay G. Fromer+
Annelise M. Fusco
Mark J. Gabriel
David and Karen Gagnon
Helen Gallivan
Ms. Mary Gaskell+
Jennifer and Ken Geisler+
Mr. Gentile
Gloria and Bob Gery
Richard and Monika Gibbons
Charitable Account, a Donor Advised Fund of U.S. Charitable Gift Trust
Joe Goldberg
Lorelei and Neal Goldstein
Dr. and Mrs. Donald Gonci
Dr. Lawrence Goodman and Ms. Denise Cologne+
Michael and Joan Gordon
William Gorton
Mr. and Mrs. Mark B. Gossner
Robert and Lyndle Gradoville+
Ray Grasso
Walter and Kathryn Gregory
Anne and Allen Greiner+
Anita Griffith and Robert Parrott
William and Luanne Griswold
Mr. Alex Grodski
Mr. Andrew S. Groher
Bart Guthrie
Robert and Catharine Haff
In Memory of John Haggerty
Mark and Julie Haight
Cornelia Hamilton
Jon and Carrie Hammond
Bill and Sue Harrelson
Karen Hastings*
Michael Heath and James Mancini Heath
Barbara and Gerald Hess
Sue Hessel and Karen Dahle
Bart and Jacqueline Hessler
Claudette and Ned Hickey
William and Mary Hilliker
Prudence Hoffman+
Ms. Laura Hook
James D. Hubbard
Dick and Beverly Hughes
Michael and Joanne Humen
Leslie Hyatt
Michaele Imbrogno
Louis Blumenfeld and Jacqueline Isaacson
James and Isabel Jackson+
Ronald Jacobs
Barbara and Raymond Jacobsen+
The Jacobson Family
Kathy and Norm Jacques
Eric M. Janney
Sharon and David Jepson
Shea and Scott Jezek
Emily and John Johl
Jim Johnson
Theodore H. and Nancy L. Johnson
Marie Joyner
Dr. Robert Jung and Family
David and H. B. Kaplan+
Lynde and Michael Karin
Frank and Brenda Karsmarski
James and Mary Kelley
Steven Kelley
Ms. Susan Kelly
Sallie Kemp
Ted and Kiki Kennedy
GOODSPEED MEMBERS
Charles and Gretchen Kingsley
Chet and Suzanne Kitchings+
Ronald Klimas
Michael J. Klingensmith and Ruth A. Shields
Dr. and Mrs. Bernard Kosto
Dick and Hazel Koszyca
Deborah Kotchen
Abbey Miller Kreinik
Diane Krygowski
Karl Henry Kulisch
Tad and Vicki Kuziak
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Kuziak
Nicole Lafountaine
Rita A. Landino, Ph.D.+
Frank and Elisabet Landrey
Donald Lannin and James Russell
Robin A. Laudette
Linda Lianos
Barb and Cliff Libby*
Dr. Robert A. Linden+
Kurt Liphardt and David Grasso-O’Brien
Mike and Joan Litwinski
Goldie Liverant
Pat and Koen Loeven+
Peter and Rosemary Lombardo
Ray and Bobbi Lombra
Barbara Long and Roxann Walters
Don and Judy Lorusso
Ms. Christina Loy
Ian G. MacDonald
Nancy and Merrill Mack
David MacLelland and Sharon Curran
Dave and Judith Macri
Mary Anne Maher
Ms. Mary Makowka
Sharon Malone
Mrs. Nancy Marikar
Ann L. Marino
John Markel
Jay McAnally
John and Amy McCauley
Sarah McGinty
Paul and Betsy McIlvaine
Andrew and Bonnie McKirdy+
Dan McMahon and Joe Rhodes
Kerry and Donna Meehan
Josie Merck
Mary Miko and Joseph Migliaro
Jack and Pat Miller
Margie and Lance Minor
Richard Minton
Joe and Beth Molder
Patricia and John Mooney
Mr. and Mrs. Leamon E. Moore, Jr.
Mr. John F. Moore and Christine Schell
Michael and Marie Moore
Marjorie E. Morrissey
Wayne and Susan Mountz
Joan Munger
Laura Galgowski and Kevin Murphy
Jack and Ginny Murphy
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Murphy
Ken Nasshan
Norman Needleman and Jacqueline Hubbard
Stephen and Catherine Negri
Marianne Neill
Dr. and Mrs. Jerry and Naomi Neuwirth
Ken and Susie Ng
David W Nicol
Liz Norris
John and Pat Nyikos
Mary O’Brien
David and Janice Ogden
Jane E. Ondovcsik
Ivan Otterness
Joan and Dennis Overfield
Krystal and Chip Paris
Francine Pascal
Frances and William Patsiga
Bill and Barbara Pattison
Edwin and Claire Payne
Ms. Nancy Pedersen
Perakis Family
Theodore and Catherine Perrill
William J. Petzold, Jr.
Joan and Craig Phillips+
Dr. and Mrs. Dennis R. Pilarczyk
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Pipke
Mark Planner
Ann Polanski
Dr. Mary Lee Porterfield
Michael and Robin Poulos
Rev. and Mrs. Marston Price
Laurie Prichard
Pete Pringle
Jim and Karin Pyskaty
Steve Rabb and Rena Citron
Laura Raccagni
Dianne and Chuck Ramsey
Daniel S. Hansen and David D. J. Rau
Anthony J Raucci
Edward C. Raymond
John and Jennifer Reeve
Mrs. Andrea Reiser
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Reising*
Will Rhys and Nancy Kluck
Robert A. Ridlehoover+
Mr. William Riley and Dr. Susan Forster
Donna and Kenneth Rizzio
Nancy and Nicholas Robert
Ms. Kristen Roberts*
Mr. Richard J. Robin
Toni Robinson and Michael Plouf
Christine S. Robinson
Alix Rokita+
Robert and Marguerite Rose
Anja Rosenberg
Barbara Rubin
Sheila Connors Rubitz
Jeffrey Rudikoff and Edee Tenser
Joan and Dennis Rusconi
Blair Russell and Nicolo Nisbett
John Ruzsbatzky
Jane and Morley Safer
Jan and Bill Salvatore
Mary T. Sargent+
Kathleen M. Sauer
Linda R. Savitsky and Alvin G. Wolfgram+
Dr. Craig and Pietrina Saxton
Ann Saydlowski
Starr and Phil Sayres+
Michael Sbabo
Alison V. Scherer
Mr. and Mrs. Henry S. Scherer, Jr.+
Mr. Marc Schnitzer
Shirley F. Scholder
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Schwartz+
Barbara and Sebastian Scripps
Michael Seaver
Andrew Seddon and Kathy Smith
Fred and Barbara Sette+
Megan Shake
Edward and Sandra Sharr
Sandra Sharr
Stan Shaw and Barbara Rhein
Karen Sherry and Jack Dolan
Anthony and Lorraine Shetensky+
Kate and Steve Sigmon
Bert Silverberg+
Jennifer Sims and Bob Gallucci
Joan Skydel
Helen and Nelson Sly
Stuart and Arline Small+
Brian T. and H. Jean Smith
Timothy and Susan Smith
Lorraine R. Smith
Rob R. Smith
Ms. Penny Smyth
Jon and Cleo Sonneborn
Mr. Harold S. Spitzer and Mr. Thomas A. Martin+
Larry and Mary Ellen St. John
Cynthia G. Stannard
Larry Starr
Mr. and Mrs. Chris M. Steele
Peter and Margery Stehman
Mr. Eric Steinmetz
Deborah Zeffiro Stevens
Frank Stilwagner and Kurt Dery
Lisa and Mike Stilwagner
Margaret Strange and Rich Croce
Mr. Stutzman and Ms. FriesnerStutzman
Maureen Sullivan and Jack Siggins
Carol Z. Sundlin+
J. Bruce and Lisa Sussman
Eugene Swain and Catherine Sarni
Maria Mason and William Sybalsky
Dr. and Mrs. S. Russell Sylvester, Jr.+
Szafarek Dental
Charleen D. Taylor
Janilyn Taylor
Loren and Bobbie Theodore
Bob and Debbi Thomas
Carl Thompson
JoAnn and Robert Thulin
Lida Tingley
Gay and Kerry John Tomasevich*
Sheila Louise Tomlinson-Earl
Mr. Alan Toth
Gerald and Katherine Tullai
Theresa Tuthill and Dave Eder*
Richard and Jessica Tyrol
Stephen and Sally Uden
Frank and Farilyn Van Cleef
Americus S. Vicari+
Margaret Saxe and George Vinick
Robert and Virginia Vocelli+
Thomas Wadas
Meryl Waldman
Russ and Alma Waldo+
Dr. William and Melinda Walsh
Burton Warner
Vicki and Alan Wasserman
Michael and Ellen Wasyl+
Arthur E. Webster, Esq.
Tracy Weed
Adam Stuart Weinreb
Bob and Roz Weinstein
Leslie and Richard Weinstein
Dr. and Mrs. Michael Werdmann
Lynn Wilkinson and Jim Heym
John N. Wilmot
E. Marie Wilson
Mary Lynn Windsor
Thomas and Andrea Wing
Victoria Winterer+
Helen Wu Wong
Bill and Heidi Wrang
Penny and William Young
The Zachs Family
Pat and Frank Zak
Dr. Robert and Heather Zavod+
Eric and Ann Zipkin
Martha Zornow
GOODSPEED MUSICALS STAFF
LEADERSHIP
Donna Lynn Hilton ................................................. Artistic Director
ARTISTIC
Michael Fling
Associate Artistic Director
Adam Souza Resident Music Director
Chris Zaccardi Resident Production Stage Manager
ADMINISTRATION
Gretchen Wright ................................................ General Manager
Matthew Sonnenfeld ......................... Director of Special Projects
