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Dear Friends, Welcome to our second Broadway in Akron performance of the season! As the days grow shorter and winter draws near, the Hall begins to sparkle with the warmth and wonder of the holidays. This is one of my favorite times of year—a season for gathering, sharing traditions, and making memories together. The festivities begin with our Annual Craft Show, December 4-6, where you can find one-of-a-kind gifts and enjoy the creative spirit of our community. On December 8, We Three Kings: The Irish Dance Sensation brings the energy and beauty of Irish dance to our stage. Our popular annual holiday show, Cirque Holidaze, is always a special treat, filled with spectacular variety and festive fun for the whole family. And for a lively night out with one of our own, join local legend Helen Welch for A Little More Naughty Than Nice—an evening of wonderful singing, humor, and holiday cheer. We’ll close out the season with Tuba Christmas, a beloved free event and a must see in person: more than 500 tubas filling our stage with the sounds of holiday magic. There’s something for everyone at E.J. Thomas Hall. Visit EJLive.com to explore all our upcoming shows and find your next night out. Thank you for being here and for supporting the arts in Akron. Your presence helps make this Hall a place where our community can come together, celebrate, and share the joy of live performance. We’re so glad you’re here, and we wish you a season filled with warmth, wonder, and wonderful memories.
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GENERAL INFORMATION Phone Numbers you should know: Ticket Office............................................. 330-253-2488 General Information.................................330-972-7595 Website..............................................................ejlive.com Ticket Office Advance tickets are available at the E.J. Thomas Hall Ticket Office Monday through Friday 10 am-4 pm. On days of shows, the Box Office is open two hours prior to show times and is located in the parking deck. Refunds – Please check your tickets carefully, as all sales are final. Exchanges are not permitted. Refunds are given if an event is canceled and are refunded to the original purchaser at the point of purchase. Beware of Ticket Scalpers E.J. Thomas Hall is not responsible for tickets purchased through unauthorized third parties. Tickets to E.J. Thomas Hall events may not be resold at a premium.
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Assistive Listening System With the help of generous donors, E.J. has installed new sound and lighting systems to enhance the overall experience for both performers and audiences. Our new Williams Assisted Listening system allows live audio streaming to personal hearing devices over Wi-Fi; a fantastic addition that will enable a more
immersive and accessible experience for attendees. To access connect to WaveCAST App, open the app, select the “Discover by IP” option and enter “10.48.30.12” and you are connected. Accessible Seating E.J. Thomas Hall has seating for patrons in wheelchairs and special needs at Entry 10 in the Orchestra and Entry 14 on the Grand Tier level. Patrons needing assistance to their seat may stop at the Information Counter in McCormick Lobby. An usher will assist you with wheelchair transportation to your seating area. Requests should be made when ordering tickets by calling the Ticket Office at 330-253-2488. Handicap Parking There are a limited number of handicap parking spaces available in the E.J. Thomas Hall parking deck. Additional spaces are located in Lots 26 and 27, directly across from the Hill Street entrance. Show a valid H/C permit and traffic police will direct you to the nearest spot. Parking Event parking fees vary based on production contracts and lot availability may fluctuate. Accessible Restrooms Accessible restrooms are located at the bottom of both ramps on either side of the building. Family Events Some events at E.J. Thomas Hall are specifically designed for children and families, and we encourage you to enjoy these events. For performances not suitable for young children, parents are asked to use discretion. Seating Latecomers Please note the curtain time printed on your tickets as performances begin promptly. Latecomers will be seated at a suitable pause in the program. This includes patrons who leave the auditorium before or during a selection.
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THE UNTOLD TRUE STORY OF A BROOKLYN KID WHO BECAME A CHART-BUSTING SHOW-STOPPING AWARD-WINNING AMERICAN ICON
MARCH 16–17 TICKETS ON SALE NOW! PLAYHOUSESQUARE.ORG/AKRON
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Book by
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Starring
BROOKE BAILEY JONATHAN BLANSFIELD ERICA BURKETT ANDREA SIMPSON KEYSHAWN BRIAN STEELE ANTHONY S. GOOLSBY ETHAN HALL RIKI STEVENS CARMELO KELLY SHILOH PRENDERGAST CEDRIC JAMAAL GREENE CYDNEY HEARD TANNER JARRETT KIROL JOE LOVE LUCY MANGION YURIKA ONO CAMAL PUGH COURTNEY GENOVEVA SAFFOLD SAMANTHA SCOTT SCOTT WILLITS Scenic Design
Costume Design
CHRISTINE PETERS
Lighting Design
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Based on the WARNER BROS. film Screenplay by LAWRENCE KASDAN
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CRAIG STELZENMULLER
JOSHUA D. REID
Casting by
Associate Choreographer
SIERRA LAI BARNETT
LIZ PRINTZ
Conductor
Production Stage Manager
CAMERON BLAKE KINNEAR
Production Manager
Technical Director
HEATHER CHOCKLEY
Company Manager
NATE COFFEY
GEORGE ERIC PERRY Tour Management
JOANNE HOLDEMAN General Manager
CHRISTINE ADAMCZYK
Tour Booking, Markeing, &
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Publicity Direction BOND THEATRICAL Executive Producer
KORI PRIOR
Music Supervisor & Additional Orchestration
DARRYL ARCHIBALD
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Music Coordinator
TALITHA FEHR
ARC JARRETT REICHE, CSA DEVI PEOT
Hair & Wig Design
Choreographer
JIM COONEY
Produced with permission of Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, Inc.
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Originally Produced in the West End by Michael Harrison and David Ian THE BODYGUARD, THE MUSICAL is presented through specical arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide, www.theatricalrights.com
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Brooke Bailey
Jonathan Blansfield
Erica Burkett
Andrea Simpson
Keyshawn Brian Steele
Anthony S. Goolsby
Ethan Hall
Riki Stevens
Carmelo Kelly
Shiloh Prendergast
Cedric Jamaal Greene
Cydney Heard
Tanner Jarrett Kirol
Joe Love
Lucy Mangion
Yurika Ono
Camal Pugh
Courtney Genoveva Saffold
Samantha Scott
Scott Willits
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UNDERSTUDIES For Rachel—ERICA BURKETT, RIKI STEVENS; for Frank—ETHAN HALL, SCOTT WILLITS; for Nicki—ERICA BURKETT, RIKI STEVENS; for Tony—CEDRIC JAMAAL GREENE, CAMAL PUGH; for Devaney—CEDRIC JAMAAL GREENE, SCOTT WILLITS; for The Stalker—CEDRIC JAMAAL GREENE, TANNER JARRETT KIROL; for Sy— CYDNEY HEARD, SAMANTHA SCOTT.
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Rachel Marron .................................................................................................... BROOKE BAILEY Frank Farmer.........................................................................................JONATHAN BLANSFIELD Rachel Marron (Alternate) ................................................................................... ERICA BURKETT Nicki Marron.....................................................................................................ANDREA SIMPSON Tony Scibelli ....................................................................................KEYSHAWN BRIAN STEELE Bill Devaney ............................................................................................ANTHONY S. GOOLSBY Stalker ........................................................................................................................ ETHAN HALL Sy Spector .................................................................................................................RIKI STEVENS Fletcher ................................................................CARMELO KELLY, SHILOH PRENDERGAST Ensemble .......................................................... CEDRIC JAMAAL GREENE, CYDNEY HEARD, TANNER JARRETT KIROL, JOE LOVE, LUCY MANGION, YURIKA ONO, CAMAL PUGH, COURTNEY GENOVEVA SAFFOLD Background Vocalists…… ............................................. ……ERICA BURKETT, RIKI STEVENS
DANCE CAPTAIN SCOTT WILLITS
SWINGS SAMANTHA SCOTT, SCOTT WILLITS
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MUSICAL NUMBERS ALL AT ONCE ALL THE MAN THAT I NEED GREATEST LOVE OF ALL HOW WILL I KNOW I HAVE NOTHING I’M EVERY WOMAN I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU JESUS LOVES ME MILLION DOLLAR BILL ONE MOMENT IN TIME QUEEN OF THE NIGHT RUN TO YOU SAVING ALL MY LOVE SO EMOTIONAL WHERE DO BROKEN HEARTS GO
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ORCHESTRA Conductor/Keys 1: CAMERON BLAKE KINNEAR Associate Conductor/Keys 2: MATTHEW WELSH Guitar 1—LEONID MOROZOV Guitar 2—EITAN PROUSER Bass—DANNY SANTIAGO Drums—TAURUS LOVELY Music Coordinator: Talitha Fehr Music Supervisor: Darryl Archibald
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BROOKE BAILEY (Rachel Marron) is thrilled to be making her leading debut in The Bodyguard. Endless gratitude to her manager, Sherry Kayne/Rebel Creative Group and ARC Inc., and deeply appreciative to her family and friends for their unwavering love and support. Credits also include TINA – The Tina Turner Musical. Instagram: @brookelynnebailey JONATHAN BLANSFIELD (Frank Farmer) makes his American professional theater debut. A former attorney, realtor, and professional outdoorsman, playing Frank Farmer in The Bodyguard is a milestone in his life-long dream and a full-circle moment of great personal significance. @jblanz ERICA BURKETT (Rachel MarronAlternate, u/s Nicki Marron) is a native of Dallas, Texas. Her credits include The Bodyguard (Rachel Marron) at the John W. Engeman Theatre and Sister Act (Deloris) at Athens Theatre. Erica is thrilled to be a part of such an amazing cast and team! ANDREA SIMPSON (Nicki Marron) is excited to make her national tour debut in The Bodyguard! She thanks God, her family, and friends for their love and support. She hopes this performance inspires others to chase their dreams and leaves you moved by music and storytelling. KEYSHAWN BRIAN STEELE (Tony Scibelli). Cabrini-Green, Chicago, native Keyshawn Steele is a WIU graduate who made his TV debut on “Chicago P.D.” and his professional stage debut in October Storm. All thanks to God, His Loving Family and Team Gray Talent. ANTHONY S. GOOLSBY (Bill Devaney). Actor, improviser, and storyteller thrilled to make a national tour debut with The Bodyguard. Credits include “Will Trent,” “Johnson,” “Leverage: Redemption,” and “She-Hulk.” This one is for my family. anthonysgoolsby.com ETHAN HALL (Stalker, u/s Frank Farmer) is so excited to make his national tour debut! Recent credits include Beautiful (Gerry Goffin), Footloose (Chuck Cranston), Annie (Rooster), and Walt Disney World. Big thanks to Suite Talent Agency, Baylee, and his family. RIKI STEVENS (Sy Spector, Ensemble, u/s Rachel Marron, u/s Nicki Marron) is thrilled to join The Bodyguard national tour. Credits include Man of La Mancha (Aldonza), Marvin Gaye (Diana Ross). Featured vocalist performances with Dionne Warwick and Paul Cole. Stella Adler studio acting alum. @rikistevensmusic CARMELO KELLY (Fletcher) is a Chicago-based artist making his national tour debut! Credits: The Merry Wives of Windsor
(Chicago Shakespeare Theater), A Christmas Carol (Goodman Theatre). Film: Runaway (Wonderhunt). Rep: TalentXAlexander IG: @carmelok500 SHILOH PRENDERGAST (Fletcher) is a New York native making his national tour debut! TV credits include “The Rise and Fall of Reggie Dinkins” and national commercials with GEICO and Lowe’s. Proudly following his family’s entertainment legacy. Grateful to family, agent Barry Kolker, and Ascend managers Percy and Stephanie! @shiloh_prendy CEDRIC JAMAAL GREENE (Ensemble, u/s Devaney, u/s Tony Scibelli, u/s Stalker). Native of Boston, MA. Tours: Aint too Proud, Swing the Musical, Hooray for Hollywood, Dancing Queen, Man in the Mirror, Dreamgirls. Theater: Aint too Proud, Frozen, Scottsboro Boys, Memphis, Cabaret, A Chorus Line. TV: “Macys TGD Parade” (Disney). @cedric.g CYDNEY HEARD (Ensemble, u/s Sy Spector) is thrilled to make her national tour debut with The Bodyguard! Credits include Off-Broadway, 54 Below, and School of Nevada Ballet Theatre. Thanks to her family, friends, and mentors! @cyd_da_squid_ TANNER JARRETT KIROL (Ensemble, u/s Stalker) is thrilled to be making his national tour debut! He’s a Hartt School Musical Theatre BFA alum. Favorite credits include MT Wichita’s 2025 season and Action in West Side Story (Mac-Hayden). He thanks his family, friends, and agents for their support! @annesteeleagency @tannerjarrett_ JOE LOVE (Ensemble). He/him. Regional: Featured Dancer in Guys and Dolls, Marty/ Ensemble in White Christmas, Young Scrooge/Christmas Future in A Christmas Carol, and Ensemble in Who’s Got Me (World Premiere). Educational: Bill/Lucentio in Kiss Me! Kate. @joeloveofficial website: joeloveofficial.com LUCY MANGION (Ensemble). All the way from Australia, Lucy is thrilled to be making her national tour debut with The Bodyguard! Previous credits include Broadway Bares, Sean Kingston and The Kid LAROI. Endless love to her family in Australia and chosen family in NYC. @lucymmangion YURIKA ONO (Ensemble, Assistant Dance Captain). National tour debut! Proudly born and raised in Japan, her credits include performing in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and It’s a Wonderful Life at Fireside Theatre. Endless thanks to ARC, the creative team,
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executive producer of the series “The One Percent” for MRC, starring Ed Helms, Hilary Swank and Ed Harris. He is currently adapting the novel Entering Hades into a feature film with Michael Fassbender. His film The Year of the Monarchs is currently in development with Mandalay Entertainment. Alexander is also the book writer of Gloria and Emilio Estefan’s Broadway musical On Your Feet! Other recent work includes his plays Red Dog Howls (New York Theater Workshop), Still Life (Manhattan Class Company), The Chaos Theories (Shotgun Theater) and In This, Our Time (59e59). Mr. Dinelaris is a proud member of the Writers Guild and the Dramatists Guild. SAMANTHA SALTZMAN (Director). Samantha (Sami) Saltzman is a director whose work spans Broadway, the West End, and international tours. Her credits include Moulin Rouge! (Broadway, U.S. National Tour), The Phantom of the Opera (International Tour), Matilda the Musical (Broadway), Kiss Me, Kate (West End), The King & I (West End, UK Tour), and The Color Purple and My Fair Lady (National Tours). Special thanks to Mom, Dad, and Zach. samanthasaltzman.com JIM COONEY (Choreographer) grew up learning to dance with the music of Whitney Houston, even choreographing basement concerts for his parents. His 10-year-old self would be thrilled to know he’d later choreograph The Bodyguard. Select credits include Lincoln Center Theater’s My Fair Lady (U.S. National tour), The Great American Mousical (directed by Julie Andrews), and Shooting Star (StageSceneLA award for Best Choreography). JimCooney.me ERIC QUANG GELB (Assistant Director) is a NYC-based director and advocate for bringing high-quality musical theatre across the country. He’s thrilled The Bodyguard may be part of birthday gifts, nights out or sparking dreams. Broadway/Off-Bway: Little Shop (co-producer), Hamilton (SDCF Shadow). Regional: Xanadu (Art Farm Serenbe), Miss Saigon (OFC), Finding Nemo (Orlando Family Stage). Creative Producing Team Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. NYU ‘20. ericgelbnyc.com SIERRA LAI BARNETT (Associate Choreographer). It’s an honor to create with Jim toward his incredible vision. My love to you, always. Thank you to Jesus, my husband and my family for their constant support. Broadway: Into The Woods (Assoc. Chor.). National Tours: 2nd National Tour of Lincoln Center’s My Fair Lady (Assist. Chor.), Currently performing in the North American Tour of Hamilton. @sierralaibarnett | Eph. 2:10
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DARRYL ARCHIBALD (Music Supervisor). Some Like It Hot (Broadway Shubert Theatre); Motown the Musical (Broadway - Nederlander Theatre); Jelly’s Last Jam (New York City Center - guest conductor); Bob Fosse’s Dancin’ (The Old Globe); Sweeny Todd (McCoy/Rigby); Wicked (Pantages Theater - guest conductor ); Brigadoon, Little Shop of Horrors with M.J. Rodriguez (Pasadena Playhouse); Dear World with Tyne Daly (VPAC). Full bio at DarrylArchibald.com CHRISTINE PETERS (Scenic Design). Credits: Pretty Woman (Tour), Charlie & the Chocolate Factory (Tour), Tootsie (Tour), Elf (Tour). Broadway & Tour (associate designer): Phantom of the Opera, Beauty and the Beast, Bad Cinderella, King Kong Alive on Broadway, Miss Saigon, 1984, Paramour, Les Meserables, Testament of Mary, Jekyll & Hyde, The Book of Mormon, Newsies The Musical, The Addams Family, Elf, Bonnie and Clyde, The House of Blue Leaves, Enron, Chita Rivera. CRAIG STELZENMULLER (Lighting Designer). Based in NYC. Recent designs: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (US Tour) and Broadway Bares. Associate for Disney’s The Greatest Showman and Beauty and the Beast. Selected Broadway Associate credits: Hell’s Kitchen, Sweeney Todd, Grey House, Almost Famous, MJ, Christmas Carol, Springsteen, Boys in the Band, Pretty Woman, Cats, School of Rock, Gigi, and A Gentleman’s Guide. JOSHUA D. REID (Sound Designer) is a sound and system designer, based in New York City, and has worked extensively on Broadway, OffBroadway, National Tours and Installations. Recent design selections include A Few Good Men (Lincoln Center Theatre), The Preacher’s Wife (Alliance Theatre), RENT (Stratford Festival), A Christmas Carol (Broadway w/ Jefferson Mays, Tony Nomination, Outer Critics Circle Award), Ragtime (Calgary Philharmonic), A Little Night Music (Arizona Opera), How The Grinch Stole Christmas (National Tours). Full credentials listed at ReidSoundDesign.com WHITNEY LOCHER (Costume Designer). National Tours: Into The Woods (NETworks), Love Never Dies (Troika). International: Sofia National Opera and Ballet, Menier Chocolate Factory. Off-Broadway: Roundabout, TFANA, Irish Rep, Prospect Musicals, New Victory. Regional: Cleveland Play House, Old Globe, McCarter, Folger, Hartford Stage, Long Wharf, Kansas City Rep, Actors Theatre of Louisville. Associate Professor of Theatre at Oakland University. Member of United Scenic Artists, Local 829. TALITHA FEHR (Music Coordinator). Selected highlights include Mamma Mia!,
Sister Act, School of Rock, Phantom of the Opera, Come Fly Away, A Christmas Story, Cats, Love Never Dies, and Priscilla Queen of the Desert. She dedicates this work to her mentor, Sam Lutfiyya. TREVOR HOLDER (Beats Arranger). Tony Award nominee for Best Orchestrations as Beats Arranger/Producer for Broadway’s Cats: The Jellicle Ball. Trevor Shaun Holder is an accomplished drummer, composer, producer, and founder of In Your Dome Productions. He has toured with Grammy winner Caron Wheeler, Tony winner Lillias White, Vijay Iyer, and jazz icon Roy Ayers. Broadway drumming credits include The Wiz (Grammy nominated 2024), The Book of Mormon, and Motown. CAMERON BLAKE KINNEAR (Music Director). National Tours: Kinky Boots, Chicago, How The Grinch Stole Christmas. Regional: Wonderland, Disney’s When You Wish, Rock of Ages, Sister Act, Ghost, La Cage Aux Folles, Gutenberg!, 1940’s Radio Hour, Big River, Urinetown, Assassins, All Shook Up, Mary Poppins, The Music Man, Rent. NATE COFFEY (Production Stage Manager). National tours: Kinky Boots, Pretty Woman (North America & Japan), Tootsie, and Dr. Suess’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical. Other work: Walnut Street Theatre, Syracuse Stage, Colorado Shakespeare Festival, and the Edinburgh Fringe. Nate has a BFA in Stage Management from Syracuse University. KRISTEN BENNER (Assistant Stage Manager) is delighted to bring this production to life! Previous National Tours: Kinky Boots, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Other select credits: Great River Shakespeare Festival, 92NY. SUNY Purchase graduate. Shout out to her hometown, Buffalo, NY, and her friends and family there! JOANNE HOLDEMAN (Company Manager). Previous national tours: Kinky Boots, My Fair Lady, Pretty Woman: The Musical, and Dr. Suess’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical. She holds a BS in Arts Management from Oklahoma City University. Journey before destination, radiant! WILSON JONES (Assistant Company Manager) is excited to get back on the road! He has previously worked on the Elf the Musical and Kinky Boots national tours. He extends gratitude and love towards everyone who has been a part of his journey thus far. HEATHER CHOCKLEY (Production Manager) joined the CXL team in 2018 after having toured, both nationally and internation-
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PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER....................NATE COFFEY Assistant Stage Manager.........................Kristen Benner Assistant Director ................................. Eric Quang Gelb Associate Choreographer ....................Sierra Lai Barnett Assistant Choreographer ....................Anna Aliau Guerra Associate Music Supervisor.......................Tan Onwimon Dance Captain .............................................Scott Willits Assistant Dance Captain ...............................Yurika Ono Associate Scenic Designer ......................... Jeff Hinchee Associate Costume Designer ......................... Jess Gersz Assistant Costume Designe ......................... Alex Rockey Costume Shop Lea ..................................... Moose Gavin Costume Shop First Hand ........................ Lupé Vázquez Costume Shop Stitcher ......................... Lucy Pizzicarola Associate Lighting Designer ..........................Natali Arco Assistant Lighting Designer ...........................Lauren Lee Moving Light Programmer ..................... Parker Conzone Production Electrician................................. Ben Juhnke Associate Sound Designer ........................... Will Pickens Assistant Sound Designer........................ Noah Dettman Production Audio ................................. Christopher Lutz Production Props .............................. Jennifer A. Kramer Make-up Consultation ..................................... Liz Printz
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ally, for 15 years. After that lifetime on the road, she finds she likes not living out of a suitcase the whole time. Now based in the DC metro area, she also does a bit of political event work, and shares the crew member recruiting responsibilities at CXL. GEORGE ERIC PERRY (Technical Director) recently joined the Crossroads Live team from Southwest Michigan. Eric enjoys many of the aspects of theatre and has worked in many departments in local, regional, and national productions. An avid fan of adventure, Eric loves to travel. He has a deep appreciation for the support of his partner and two wonderful boy cats. CHRIST INE ADAMC ZY K ( G en er a l Manager). Joining CXL in 2025 as General Manager, Christine brings more than 20 years of experience in live events, venue operations, business management, and domestic and international touring. She has worked with leading organizations including Live Nation, Feld Entertainment, and SPECTRA (now Oak View Group). After traveling to more than 30 countries, the suitcases are now put away, and she resides in the DC metro area with her family. BOND THEATRICAL (Tour Booking, Marketing & Publicity) is an independently-owned theatrical booking, marketing and publicity company representing award-winning Broadway shows and live entertainment properties. BOND connects artists and audiences by forming strategic, authentic and profitable partnerships between producers and presenters across North America. For a complete list of current projects, please visit BondTheatrical.com KORI PRIOR (Executive Producer) is an accomplished executive with more than 25 years of experience in the global theater and entertainment industry. She has served as the Executive Producer of The Phantom of the Opera International tour as well as multiple Broadway tours including popular titles such as Annie, Tootsie, The Color Purple and My Fair Lady. She was the Executive Producer for ELF, the Musical on Broadway and spent more than two decades producing and supervising productions around the world for BLUE MAN GROUP, where she was instrumental in the development and expansion of the brand on five continents. She is thrilled to be working with this incredible team on The Bodyguard. CROSSROADS LIVE (Producer & Tour Management) brings the best-loved titles from Broadway and the West End to audiences around the world. Crossroads Live North America, under the leadership of Angela Rowles, is an innovative, full-service theatrical production company delivering the Broadway experience to North America and beyond. On Broadway: The Lost
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Playback Engineering and Keyboard Programming ..................Julianne B. Merrill & Beto González, PatchMaster Productions Beats Arranger..........................................Trevor Holder Production Assistant ......................... Ciera Flinkingshelt HEAD CARPENTER .......................MATTHEW LAMERS Flyman ..................................................... Alyssa Cargill Head Props................................. Crosby Whitman Wood Assistant Props .................................................. Eli Dills Head Electrician ............................................ Adam Rye Assistant Electrician ............................... Alex Dubowski Head Audio............................................... Mitchel Rieth Assistant Audio ........................................ Meg Schelling Wardrobe Supervisor .........................Melina Hernandez Assistant Wardrobe ...................................Tristen Taylor Head Hair and Makeup ..............................Kellen Eason Crew Swing .................................................Ben Haenke Child Education Consultants ... Minor Performance Alliance Physical Therapy Company .......................... Neuro Tour Travel/Housing...................... Road Rebel Entertainment Payroll Services ................................................Paychex Insurance .......................... Epic Sports & Entertainment Production Photography .....................Evan Zimmerman for Murphymade Production Video ................................ Carrington Spires Merchandise Provider ............................ Creative Goods Merchandise Manager .........................Malaysia Bradley Crossroads Live North America Chief Executive Officer ............................ Angela Rowles Managing Director ......................... Misha Eady-Harbold Executive Producer ................................... Jayna Neagle Executive Producer ......................................... Kori Prior Senior Vice President of Finance ................. Brian Jacob Vice President of Marketing ........... Michael Yuen-Killick Director of Tour Operations .................... Andrew Terlizzi Director of Production........................ Heather Chockley Director of Booking and Engagements ...........Tyler Soltis Technical Director ............................ George ‘Eric’ Perry Production Manager ...............................Gregg Damanti General Manager ............................ Christine Adamczyk Engagement Manager .......................... Barrett Newman Tour Operations Manager...........Suzayn MacKenzie-Roy Associate Production Manager.................. Drew Neitzey Associate General Manager.............................Emily Miu Assistant General Manager ............Lindsay Weidenfeller Production Accounting Manager .................Sheila Lewis Production Accountant .............................Travis Huebel Staff Accountant ..................................... Electra Walker Tour Project Manager .................... Wendy Joy Beckwith Producing Asst./Office Mgr.................. Andrew Hendrick Humanity Advisor ................................. Charisse Fontes Learn more about Crossroads Live North America and our team: www.xroadslive.com CREDITS Scenery built by F&D Scene Changes. Lighting Equipment by PRG Broadway. Sound Equipment by Masque Sound. Motors by Christie Lites. Some prop items built by Bad Monkey Props, others by the Dock Shop. Trucking by Janco. The producers would like to thank the Ohio Department of Development for their support in the creation of this production.
Rehearsed and teched at the Stranahan Theatre in Toledo, OH. bodyguardmusical.com
MUSIC CREDITS “Queen of the Night” by Daryl Simmons, Whitney Houston, Kenneth Edmonds, and Antonio Reid. Published by Sony/ ATV Music Publishing LLC; Boobie & DJ Songs Inc. (BMI), all rights on behalf of Boobie & DJ Songs Inc. administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.; Nippy Music Inc. (ASCAP); and Franmar Music (BMI), a division of Unidisc Music Inc. “How Will I Know” Written and composed by Narada Michael Walden, George Merrill, and Shannon Rubicam. Published by Universal Music Publishing Group and WB Music Corp. (ASCAP) and Gratitude Music (SOCAN). All rights on behalf of itself and Gratitude Music administered by WB Music Corp. “Greatest Love of All” Written by Linda Creed and Michael Masser. Published by EMI Gold Horizon Music Corp. All rights administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC. All rights reserved. Used by permission. “Saving All My Love” Written by Gerry Goffin and Michael Masser. Published by Universal Music Publishing Group and Screen Gems-EMI Music Inc. All rights administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing ATV Music Publishing LLC. All rights reserved. Used by permission. “Million Dollar Bill” Written by Alicia Augello-Cook, Allan Felder, Kasseem Dean, Norman Harris, and Ronald Tyson. Published by Universal Music Publishing Group and EMI April Music Inc., Lellow Productions. All rights administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC. All rights reserved. Used by permission. “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” Written and composed by Merrill and Rubicam. Published by Universal Music Publishing Group. “So Emotional” Written and composed by Steinberg and Kelly. Published by Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC. All rights reserved. Used by permission. “Run to You” Written and composed by Jud Friedman and Allan Rich. Published by Songs of Peer Ltd./ Music by Candlelight (administered by Songs of Peer Ltd.) and Universal Music Publishing Group. “Where Do Broken Hearts Go” Written by Chuck Jackson and Frank Wildhom. Published by Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC and BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd., a BMG Chrysalis company. All rights reserved. Used by permission. “I Will Always Love You” Written and composed by Dolly Parton. Published by Carlin Music Corporation. “I Have Nothing” By David Foster and Linda Thompson. Published by Peermusic III Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group and Linda’s Boys Music (BMI) All rights on behalf of Linda’s Boys Music administered by Warner-Tamberlane Publishing Corp. “All the Man That I Need” By Dean Pitchford and Michael Gore. Published by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI), Body Electric Music (BMI), and Fifth of March Music (BMI). All rights administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. “I’m Every Woman” Written by Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson. Published by Nick O Val Music Co. Inc. (Administered by EMI April Music Inc.) All rights administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC. All rights reserved. Used by permission. “All at Once” Written and composed by Osborne and Masser. Published by Music Sales Corporation and Universal Music Publishing Group. “Jesus Loves Me” Written by Benjamin Winans and Cedric Caldwell. Published by BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd., a BMG Chrysalis company, and EMI Blackwood Music Inc. All rights administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC. All rights reserved. Used by permission. “One Moment in Time” by John Bettis and Albert Hammond. Albert Hammond/Albert Hammond Music/Kobalt Music America and John Bettis Music (ASCAP). All rights on behalf of John Bettis Music administered by WB Music Corp. Backstage and Front of the House Employees are represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (or I.A.T.S.E.).
OCTOBER Fri 30 In Conversation with Reed Timmer NOVEMBER Sun-Mon Sting 1-2 Sat 7 Neko Case Sat 14 Akron Symphony Orchestra – Mozart Requiem
MARCH Sat 6 Akron Symphony Orchestra – Emperor Concerto Sat 20 The Music of Taylor Swift – A Symphonic Tribute Sun 21 Menopause the Musical Tue 30 Burn the Floor Presents Maks and Peta APRIL Sat 10 Akron Symphony Orchestra – Debussy’s La Mer Mon-Tue The Wiz 26-27 MAY Sat 8 Akron Symphony Orchestra – Tchaikovsky IV
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Sat 13 Akron Symphony Orchestra – Four Seasons: Recomposed Wed 17 George Michael Reborn – A Tribute to George Michael
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Special appreciation is extended to the John S. Knight and James L. Knight Foundation for the generous support of E.J. Thomas Hall. Knight Foundation has funded E.J. Thomas Hall to enhance programming, established the John S. Knight Lectureship at The University of Akron and continues to fund contemporary performers at E.J. Thomas Hall. Founded by brothers Jack and Jim Knight, newsmen who owned the Akron Beacon Journal, Knight Foundation fosters more informed and engaged communities. The foundation’s arts program works to make art general in Knight communities, so that a range of programming is seen and felt across the city. Knight invests in some of the city’s anchor arts institutions, helping them better engage the public, and in smaller initiatives through the Knight Arts Challenge, which funds the best ideas for the arts. Over the past several years, the arts program has invested millions in the Akron arts, including funding for a new national choreography center at The University of Akron and support for grassroots efforts through the challenge.
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E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, built by The University of Akron (UA) and a group of dedicated community leaders, opened in October 1973 to rave reviews. Occupying three acres on the western edge of the UA campus adjacent to downtown, this $13.9 million facility is owned and operated by UA for use by students and faculty of UA and by community and civic organizations active in the performing arts.
The University of Akron and E.J. Thomas Hall would like to thank John Palfrey, chairman of the foundation’s board, and Alberto Ibargüen, president, for their continued support of E.J. Thomas Hall. The University also wishes to recognize the leadership of Hodding Carter, III, former president, CEO and trustee and his predecessors Creed Black, C. Colmery Gibson and Ben Maidenburg. Special recognition is also extended to the late Dr. W. Gerald Austen, University of Akron Honorary alumnus, as former chairman and trustee of Knight Foundation’s Board of Trustees. Learn more about the foundation at knightfoundation.org.
The Hall also serves as home to The Akron Symphony Orchestra, Tuesday Musical Association, Children’s Concert Society and Akron Youth Symphony. This three-level auditorium has a seating capacity of 2,955. One of the focal points of the building is the movable 44-ton ceiling which can close off either the Flying Balcony or both the Flying Balcony and Grand Tier creating a one, two or three level auditorium. Located in Goodrich Lobby and weighing in excess of 40 tons are the 27 chrome Witzman Counterweights which balance the ceiling in the house and are computer controlled. The configuration of the counterweights determines the position of the ceiling in the house. The entire transformation takes approximately 15 minutes to complete.
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Some Trivia and History n Before E.J. Thomas Hall was built, the only places in Akron to house performances by touring companies were the Akron Civic Theatre and the Akron Armory, which was designed to drill troops.
n When the Hall was finished, Knudsen and theater consultant Dr. George Izenour spent four days making extensive tests of its acoustical properties and ceiling apparatus. Tests were made with live and taped sounds, including a .22 caliber pistol being fired from the stage and the reverberation times measured throughout the Hall. The variance was only 3.5 to 4 decibels, a discrepancy not even a trained ear could detect.
n If you go on Hill Street, look between the Pardee Lobby and Stage Door entrances for the iron rings that were used to chain the elephants when the circus came to EJ Thomas Hall in the 70s. John Kenley Players also performed summer stock and volleyball games were often played in Goodrich Lobby after the shows.
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n There is almost one acre – or more than 43,000 square feet of carpeting in E.J. Thomas Hall. New carpet was installed for the 40th birthday makeover, as well as new furniture and paint in the lobby. Out of sight there is a new light board, projector and two additional follow spots.
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n E.J. Thomas Hall occupies three acres on The University of Akron campus and was built at a cost of $13.9 million. Ground breaking was July 30, 1969. The cornerstone was laid on July 21, 1971, with the official grand opening October 9 and 10, 1973. “Initium,” by Carlos Chavez, was commissioned by the Akron Symphony Orchestra for the opening of the E.J. Thomas Hall by the members of Witan in celebration of its 25th anniversary. Louis Lane, musical director and conductor of the Akron Symphony Orchestra, directed its performance in world premiere on October 9, 1973. The original score is on display in the Goodrich Lobby.
n The Orchestra and Choral shell is the gift of the Tuesday Musical Association, given in memory of Mary Z. Schumacher of the Quaker Oats family whose generosity helped make these concerts possible. The shell is also used for Akron Symphony Orchestra concerts, lectures and many other performances. The shell moves on air casters to be put in place on the stage.
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n E.J. Thomas Hall was designed in part by Dr. Vern O. Knudsen, Los Angeles, world renowned physicist, UCLA chancellor emeritus and acoustical expert, who also checked the acoustics of the building and “tuned” it after it was completed. Dr. Knudsen considered the entire Hall a musical instrument. He designed the unique system of sound dispersal with a range of various acoustical devices built into the structure to handle the differing requirements of a concert hall, opera house or Broadway show, and intimate
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Thank you to all the generous donors whose support helps sustain the vibrant cultural and artistic experiences at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall.*
INDIVIDUALS** Anonymous Ms. Marcia Adair and Mr. Dick Edwards Dr. Sarah and Mr. John Adams Mr. William and Mrs. Kathleen Bailey Mr. Kurt D. Bazil Dr. Cecil Bergen Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Jami Brookhart Mr. Tim and Mrs. Karla Caton Mr. Bruce and Mrs. Carol Claflin Mrs. Faith Cook Mrs. Barbara Crucs Mr. Laurence and Mrs. Lisa Dean Mr. Dean and Mrs. M D. DePerro Dr. Scott and Mrs. Julianne Dudek
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Ms. Verna Friend Mr. John and Mrs. Mary Fulvimar Ms. Eva Gaspar Mr. Miklos and Mrs. Lorita Gaspar Ms. Shannon Gaspar Mr. Terry and Mrs. Mitzie Ginn Mr. Justin Green Mr. Larry and Mrs. Vivian Harpley Mr. Michael and Mrs. Laura Hartman Ms. Sharon Hershey
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Dr. David and Mrs. Linda Hoff Mr. David and Mrs. Kathleen Hoppe Mr. Carl Johnson
Mr. Ryan and Mrs. Elizabeth McHugh Ms. Nancy L. McKnight Mr. Marc and Mrs. Sharon Merklin Mr. Tim and Mrs. Cheryl Mitchell Mr. Oscar and Mrs. Melanie Morris Mr. Robert and Mrs. Michelle Murphy Mrs. Arlene Nettling Mr. Dennis Niedermyer Dr. Richard and Mrs. Cathy Parker Mr. Blake and Mrs. Kimberly Rawson Dr. Thomas and Mrs. Connie Repko Ms. Karen Scarpitti Ms. Keli Schimelpfenig Mr. Steven Sedlock Dr. Michael and Mrs. Kathyrn Seider Mr. Adam Novak and Mrs. Megan Shaw Mr. Frederick and Mrs. Susan Spring Mr. Brian Sykes Mr. Robert and Mrs. Cynthia Tedrow Ms. Barbara Terlizzi Mr. Norman Szylakowski and Mrs. Helen Trares Mrs. Linda Van Fossen Drs. Thomas and Diane Vukovich Mr. Thomas Waltermire Mr. Edward Williams and Mrs. Jane Wearstler Mr. Randall and Mrs. Mary Jo Worthington
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Mrs. Louise Kuhns Harvey
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Mrs. Joyce Lange
Ohio Arts Council
Mr. Neal and Mrs. V Isabelle Lindsley*
The Carl J. and Margot A. Johnson Foundation
Mr. Thomas R. Luck
The Edwin J. Thomas Foundation
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