Program Book 5 - 2014/2015

2014-2015 issue 5

Cover Art Michelle Tolochko; Boonton High School; Freshman, Boonton, New Jersey See p. 13 for details.

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Welcome to the Mayo Performing Arts Center!

Dear Patron, In the winter of 1994, conductor Valery Gergiev and his friend, classical pianist Alexander Slobodyanik, entered the boarded-up, run-down Community Theatre which had been closed and left to ruin.

Gergiev stepped on to the dilapidated stage, snapped his fingers, listened to the acoustics and proclaimed, “The Kirov with play here!” On September 29, 1994, after a massive cleanup effort by hundreds of volunteers, Gergiev and the Kirov opened the newly created Community Theatre performance hall. It was a night to remember.

How quickly 20 years has passed. In the last two decades, the Theatre has been renovated and expanded. 1937-era restrooms have been replaced by state-of-the-art modern facilities. The stage has been ripped apart, rebuilt and enlarged. Where once stood a house now stands our administrative offices, education studios, backstage production facilities and the Starlight Room. MPAC has grown up from a local community theatre into a world class performing arts center. We’ve attracted amazing artists over the years – Ringo Starr, Ray Charles, Harry Connick, Jr., Itzhak Perlman and David Brubeck, just to name a few. We now present Broadway touring companies with large-scale shows like Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. What was a once only a dream in 1994 has become a reality today. MPAC has become the cultural nucleus of Northern New Jersey.

Equally as important to bringing the world’s greatest artists to Morristown is fostering an environment of learning and inclusion for the youth of our community. Something special with the children of our area happens in our building nearly every day. MPAC is the home to a robust arts education and outreach program that continues to flourish. Fully produced musicals such as Hairspray, performing arts classes, residency programs at local schools, schooltime educational shows, master classes with industry pros, Music Students of the Month, visual art contests, Poetry Out Loud, the traveling teen performing arts company and our internship program touch the lives of over 40,000 school age children and their families.

In 20 years, we have become a powerful economic engine for the local community, a valued education resource for children and home to the world’s greatest entertainers who make performance after performance something to remember and cherish.

Who would have thought what a snap of the fingers would have created!

Sincerely,

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Mayo Performing Arts Center Board of Trustees Joseph M. Goryeb, Chairman Robert Mulholland, Vice Chairman Anita J. Siegel, Esq., Secretary & Legal Counsel Matthew Finlay, Treasurer Allison Larena, President & CEO Rev. Janet Broderick Sally Epstein Edward A. Gramigna, Jr., Esq. Gregory J. Heher Linda Hellstrom John P. Hyland, CFP Unjeria C. Jackson, MD Jefferson W. Kirby

Joseph M. Longo Marylyn McLaughlin James F. Quinn Harry J. Riskin Mary Jane Robertson Thomas J. Ross, Jr. Douglas B. Sieg Gregory J. Supron Chairman Emeritus Bud Mayo Trustee Emeritus Leonard Sichel

HONORARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Honorable Brendan T. Byrne The Honorable Timothy P. Dougherty The Honorable Thomas H. Kean, Sr. Joe Piscopo John Pizzarelli

Staff Allison Larena Administration Ed Kirchdoerffer Sasha Barish Anthony Scareon

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General Manager Finance Manager Manager of Administration & Board Relations Jason Fluegge Special Projects Manager Charles Miller Programming Consultant Greg Seamon Programming Coordinator Adrienne Beck Programming Assistant Sarah Jayne Oltz Administrative Office

Receptionist Box Office Marthe Lablans Cheryl Yosh Carolyn Zybura Ellen Avigliano

Kathleen O’Donnell Marlene Rabiner Angela Scott Roxie Zeek

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Development Marysue DePaola Development Director Justin Wynn Assistant Director of Development Marcia Hunter Major & Capital Gifts Manager Lana Gusoff Membership & Special Events Manager Alejandra Castaño Development Assistant

Education Cathy Roy Jenny Boeckel

Education Director Education Manager

House Management Erin Pach

Senior House Manager & Volunteer Coordinator Mark Mattera House/ Starlight Room Manager John Ricca Assistant House Manager Michael Del Vecchio Assistant House Manager Maintenance Yevgeniy Nozik Hassan Thompson Marketing Jean Leonard Michael Dundon Lauren Soule Amanda Franko Production Jed DeFilippis Lee Kaloidis Karen Kogut Luke Kostuchik Angelique Mather James Sargent Stephan Wojtecki

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Our Mission Mayo Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, presents a wide range of programs that entertain, enrich, and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of Northern New Jersey.

The 2014-2015 season is made possible, in part, by a grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as support received from the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, F.M. Kirby Foundation and numerous other foundations, corporations and individuals.

The Miracle on South Street Celebrating 20 years!

The 2014-2015 season marks the 20th anniversary of the Mayo Performing Arts Center.

Originally built as Morristown’s premier movie theater in 1937 and called The Community Theatre, MPAC (renamed in 2009) was saved from the wrecking ball in 1994 by a group of community volunteers who envisioned the value a vibrant arts center could have on a town.

Morristown resident and classical pianist Alexander Slobodyanik invited his friend, Valery Gergiev, the conductor of the Kirov Orchestra, to enter the boarded up theater in early 1994.

Mr. Gergiev stood on stage, snapped his fingers, heard the acoustics and proclaimed, “The Kirov will play here.” After a summer in which hundreds of residents volunteered their time to remove mushrooms growing from the floor, and cleaned up the mold, mildew and dust, the Kirov did play here. On September 29, 1994, a new era was born with the rebirth of The Community Theatre – once Morristown’s crown jewel of a movie palace -- into a concert hall.

Twenty years, later, MPAC remains Morristown’s crown jewel, and has evolved into a world renowned performing arts center, with over 200 events on our stage every year, attracting over 200,000 patrons, with an economic impact in excess of $14 million on the area. Tony Bennett, Ringo Starr, Jerry Seinfeld and many more of the world’s best known performers have graced the stage. It is the Morris County home to the New Jersey Symphony and New Jersey Ballet, and over the years, has provided space for many other New Jersey based arts organizations.

Beyond what goes on our stage is the growth of MPAC’s education and outreach programs that bring the arts experience to children in communities throughout New Jersey, engaging the next generation of arts lovers in educational programs that instill confidence, inspire learning and encourage teamwork. From our teen Performing Arts Company to school residency programs, productions such as Hairspray to Music Students of the Month, MPAC education programs touch the lives of over 40,000 children and families annually.

“The Miracle on South Street,” as dubbed by historian John T. Cunningham, still continues to inspire.

About the Cover: Student Art Exhibit and Program Cover Contest This year, MPAC asked Morris County middle and high school students to create art pieces that embody the theme: “Celebrate the Arts – and MPAC’s mission to entertain, enrich and educate our audiences through a wide range of programming.”

Winner!

Hannah Frustol, Senior; Randolph High School; Program Book 4 Cover (above)

Winner!

Michelle Tolochko, Freshman; Boonton High School; Program Book 5 Cover (above)

On Monday, March 16, MPAC held a reception for all students who participated in the contest. Over one hundred people, including the artists, their friends and family attended this special reception where the winners of the 2015 MPAC Program Cover Art Contest were announced. Hannah Frustol, Senior at Randolph High School, Michelle Tolochko, Freshman at Boonton High School, and Julia Leva, Freshman at Boonton High School are the three winners who will have their pieces printed on the cover of MPAC’s program books to be seen by tens of thousands of the Theatre’s patrons.

Runners up: Cailey Silver, Randolph High School Ryan Watson, Randolph High School Veronica Field, Boonton High School Spencer Korman, Boonton High School Winner!

All of the works were exhibited in the Art Julia Leva, Freshman; Boonton High School; Upstairs Gallery over a two-week period in Family Program Book 2 (above) March.

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MPAC patrons can pay for parking at select Morristown garages at the MPAC Box Office!

What to do: • Bring your parking ticket to the MPAC Box Office • Pay parking fee before the show or at intermission • Enjoy the show!

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DON RICKLES Our Mission

Mayo Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, presents a wide range of programs that entertain, enrich, and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of Northern New Jersey. The 2014-2015 season is made possible, in part, by a grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as support received from the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, F.M. Kirby Foundation and other numerous foundations, corporations and individuals.

As a courtesy to the artists and for the uninterrupted enjoyment of your fellow patrons, please turn off all cell phones, pagers, beepers and other electronic devices. Please unwrap any lozenges before the performance begins. No portion of this performance may be photographed, recorded, filmed, taped, broadcast or mechanically reproduced without the written consent of the Artist and/or the Presenter. Mayo Performing Arts Center is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

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Don Rickles Don Rickles is one of comedy’s most famous funnymen. For over 55 years he has appeared in top showrooms and concert halls throughout the U.S. and internationally. He is regarded among the world’s top entertainers.

Rickles was born in New York City, May 8, 1926, to Max and Etta (Feldman) Rickles. He grew up in the Jackson Heights area of New York.

After graduating from Newtown High School, Rickles enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served for two years during World War II on the USS Cyrene as a seaman first class. He was honorably discharged in 1946. Soon thereafter, he studied and graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.

Unable to get a significant amount of acting work, Rickles began doing stand-up comedy.

He became known as an “insult” comedian as he would respond to his hecklers. The audience seemed to enjoy these spontaneous barbs more than his prepared material and he developed a style which featured making fun of people. When he began his career in the early 1950’s, he started calling ill-mannered members of the audience “hockey puck,” a term associated with Rickles to this day.

Early in his career and still a relative “unknown,” while working at “Murray Franklin’s” nightclub in Miami Beach, Rickles spotted Frank Sinatra in the audience and said to him, “I just saw your movie, The Pride and the Passion , and I want to tell you, the cannon was great.” He added, “Make yourself at home Frank. Hit somebody.” Sinatra, whose pet name for Rickles was “bullet-head,” enjoyed Don so much that he returned to see him when Rickles was performing at the Slate Brothers nightclub in Los Angeles and encouraged other celebrities to see his act. Rickles soon became the “in” comic among the Hollywood stars, who flocked to see him to become the target of his insults. Sinatra’s continuing support helped Rickles become a popular performer in Las Vegas, where he first started in 1959 and has been a headliner ever since.

Rickles earned the nicknames “The Merchant of Venom” and “Mr. Warmth” (coined affectionately

by Johnny Carson) for his style of humor in which he pokes fun at people of all ethnicities and walks of life. When he is introduced to an audience or on a TV talk show, Spanish matador music, “La Virgen de la Macarena,” will usually be played subtly foreshadowing that someone is about to be metaphorically gored. Rickles has said, “I always pictured myself facing the audience as the matador.”

In 1958, Rickles made his dramatic film debut in Run Silent, Run Deep which starred Clark Gable and Burt Lancaster. Throughout the next decade, he was seen frequently on television in

both sitcoms and dramatic series. Among his memorable guest-starring roles were playing an old war buddy of Don Adams on Get Smart and portraying a troubled comedian who winds up killing an audience member on Run For Your Life.

Other TV guest appearances included The Dick Van Dyke Show, The Lucy Show, The Munsters, Gilligan’s Island, The Andy Griffith Show and I Dream of Jeannie.

In the early 60’s, Rickles appeared in The Rat Race with Tony Curtis and Debbie Reynolds, and in Roger Corman’s drama film X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes as a carnival barker who exploits the lead character played by Ray Milland.

In the mid ‘60’s, Rickles appeared in the popular Beach Party film series. He recalls that former first lady Barbara Bush teased him about his decision to be in those films saying, “I just caught Muscle Beach Party on the tube. I won’t tell anyone if you don’t.”

As his career progressed, Rickles often appeared on television talk shows. Although it is difficult to pinpoint the exact moment of his breakthrough, Rickles believes the ball really started rolling on the night of October 7, 1965, during his first appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. His freewheeling performance that night became the talk of the show business industry and caused nationwide comment among the press and public. Rickles went on to become a frequent guest and guest host on The Tonight Show, appearing over 100 times during Carson’s tenure.

One of his most memorable appearances occurred in 1968 when, while Carson was being bathed and massaged by two women, Rickles walked onto the set and jokingly began to massage Carson who was on his stomach and wearing a towel.

Don wrapped his arms around him and said “I’m so lonely, Johnny!” Laughing hysterically, Carson got up, grabbed him and threw the fully-dressed Rickles into the bathtub. To this day, Rickles continues to be a much sought after guest on the talk show circuit frequently appearing with such hosts as David Letterman, Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel and Craig Ferguson, The next important breakthrough for Rickles occurred during the summer of 1967. He was signed to appear on The Dean Martin Show.

Rickles, in his first guest appearance on a major prime-time variety show, scored a major success.

Immediately after taping his first appearance on The Dean Martin Show, Rickles was signed for a second guest shot on that program. Celebrities were invited to sit in the audience to become the targets of Rickles’ “insults.” Rickles did not know as he walked onstage who he’d be confronting.

Among others he faced that night were Danny Thomas, Jackie Cooper, Bob Newhart, Dean

Martin, Ernest Borgnine, Don Adams, Ricardo Montalban and Pat Boone. He proceeded to adlib for one hour (eventually edited down to 20 minutes for the show). For weeks afterwards, people throughout the country repeated Rickles’ lines. Particularly memorable was his remark as Bob Hope walked into the studio and took a seat.

It was during the Vietnam War. Rickles snapped, “What’s Bob Hope doing here? Is the war over?”

Rickles made many more appearances on The Dean Martin Show and also became a fixture on The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts specials, which continued into the mid ‘80’s.

Meanwhile, the public was discovering that behind the sharp Rickles’ barbs was a deep affection and love for those whom he seemed to be taunting. “If I were to insult people and mean it, that wouldn’t be funny,” Rickles told an interviewer. “There is a difference between an actual insult and just having fun.”

In 1968 Rickles released his first comedy album, Hello, Dummy! which was followed by the 1969 release of his second album, Don Rickles Speaks.

In 1970, Rickles had a notable role as the con man Sgt. Crapgame, alongside Clint Eastwood, in what has become a cult classic film, Kelly’s Heroes. In the 70’s he also starred in a series of variety television specials.

In his memoir, Rickles noted that scripted sit-coms were not well-suited to his ad-lib style, but in 1976, he starred in C.P.O Sharkey. Although not actually part of the show, many remember the night Johnny Carson, feigning anger and followed by a Tonight Show camera, interrupted the Sharkey taping after finding out that, on The Tonight Show the night before, while Bob Newhart sat in for Carson, Rickles had broken Johnny’s treasured cigarette box. The incident has often been replayed in Tonight Show retrospectives and is considered a highlight of the 1970’s era of the show.

Also in the 70’s, Rickles occasionally appeared as a panelist on Hollywood Squares and was depicted in comic book form by Jack Kirby during his work on the Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen series.

In 1980, his star became even brighter internationally as a result of an appearance at Grosvenor House in London during a fund-raising gala. The guest of honor was Princess Margaret, who laughed heartily at Rickles’ barbs directed at her, as did many other British theatrical, political and social leaders when it came their turn to be zapped. Afterwards, the Princess invited Rickles and his wife to her table so that they could become better acquainted.

Another memorable TV appearance came in 1985. When Frank Sinatra was asked to perform at Ronald Reagan’s Second Inaugural Ball, he stipulated that he would not do so unless Don Rickles was allowed to perform with him. Rickles did perform at the televised inaugural gala, where he “zinged” the President, the Vice President and

other of the nation’s dignitaries gathered for the occasion. This is one of the highest honors an entertainer can be afforded and Rickles considers this performance the highlight of his career, In 1990, Don guest-starred on HBO’s Tales From the Crypt in the episode “The Ventriloquist’s Dummy.” Two years later, he was cast in the film Innocent Blood, directed by John Landis. In his memoir, Rickles recalled that Landis was once a “Production Assistant” to the director during the filming of Kelly’s Heroes. During the filming of Innocent Blood, Rickles would kid Landis by ordering him to get coffee or run other errands reminding him of his one-time “gofer” status.

In 1995, Rickles made a return to the big screen in two high profile projects: a dramatic role as Robert De Niro’s trusted colleague in Martin Scorsese’s Casino and as the voice of Mr. Potato Head in the revolutionary Pixar computer-animated film Toy Story. He reprised the latter role in Toy Story 2 and Toy Story 3 as well as in a series of shorts based on the films’ characters which were released in 2011.

He is also heard as the voice of Mr. Potato Head in the Toy Story Midway Mania! attraction at Disney California Adventure Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios near Orlando, Florida.

In 1998, Rickles played a movie theater manager in theatrical film, Dirty Work.

In 2004, he was seen in the TNT television movie “The Wool Cap,” which starred William H. Macy.

On October 17, 2000, Rickles received the honor of having his “Star” put alongside the greats of the entertainment industry on The Hollywood Walk of Fame. Later that year, he was among those saluting actor/director Clint Eastwood at the Kennedy Center Honors.

Rickles considers comedian Bob Newhart to be his best friend. Rickles, Newhart and their wives often vacation together. On January 24, 2005, the day following Johnny Carson’s death, Don and Bob appeared together on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno reminiscing about their many guest appearances on Carson’s show and, of course, the classic footage of the “cigarette box incident” was featured.

In May, 2007, Rickles best-selling memoir, titled Rickles’ Book, was released by Simon & Schuster. Later that year, Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project, a documentary about and starring Rickles, directed by John Landis, made its debut on HBO and is currently available on DVD. The documentary won two Emmys, one for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special and the other for “Individual Performance,” where Don bested a number of comedic talents including David Letterman, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert.

In 2008, Rickles second book for Simon & Schuster, Rickles’ Letters was released. The following year, he appeared on Kathy Griffin’s popular series, My Life on the D-List to help Kathy fulfill one of her

mother’s “bucket list” wishes.

Rickles continues to be highly visible on television.

In 2010, he appeared as a talking rose in a commercial during Super Bowl XLIV and also made an appearance later that year on the Daytime Emmys.

In 2011, Rickles joined Joe Pesci in an oft-seen commercial for Snickers candy bar. Also in 2011, he made a surprise appearance in a “cliff-hanger” episode as the “thought to be dead” husband of Betty White’s character on the TV Land comedy Hot In Cleveland. Later in the year, he returned to that show for the “payoff.”

In the spring of 2012 at the Comedy Awards in New York City, Rickles was honored to become the second recipient of the prestigious “Johnny Carson Award for Comedic Excellence.” The previous honoree was David Letterman. The presentation was made to Don by Jon Stewart and Robert DeNiro and was telecast on Comedy Central.

In June of 2013, Rickles was honored with the Friars Club’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Comedy at a star-studded awards gala at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York. Among those participating in honoring Don through their songs or words were Lewis Black, Louis C.K., Natalie Cole, Bob Costas, Tony Danza, Robert DeNiro, Kathy Griffin, Diana Krall, John Mayer, Bob Newhart, Regis Philbin, Joan Rivers, Bob Saget and John Stamos.

In May of 2014, Spike TV, TV Land and Comedy Central aired “One Night Only: An All-Star Comedy Tribute to Don Rickles.”

Honoring Don on the two-hour special, which

emanated from the famed Apollo Theater in New York City, were Bill Cosby, Robert DeNiro, Johnny Depp, Tina Fey, Brad Garrett, Jimmy Kimmel, David Letterman, Tracy Morgan, Eddie Murphy, Bob Newhart, Regis Philbin, Amy Poehler, Ray Romano, Martin Scorsese, Jerry Seinfeld, Jon Stewart and Brian Williams.

Rickles continues to be very active on the stand-up comedy scene, and is still a popular performer in Las Vegas, Atlantic City and other venues around the country. He has no plans to retire. In a recent interview he said, “I’m in good health. I’m working better than I ever have. The audiences are great.

Why should I retire? I’m like a fighter. The bell rings and you come out and fight. My energy comes alive. And, I still enjoy it.”

Rickles’ style is never mean-spirited and it’s all just part of the act. In reality, most know him to be quite genial and pleasant. It has been said that being “insulted” by Rickles is like “wearing a badge of honor.” He’s known for saying the word “anyway” following most of his comedic insults. This is widely regarded as one of Rickles’ classic comedic tactics that contribute to his impeccable sense of timing.

Rickles has been married for more than 45 years to his wife Barbara, who hails from Philadelphia. The couple had two children; a daughter Mindy, and a son, producer Larry Rickles, who passed away in December 2011 at the age of 41. According to Rickles’ memoir, his grandchildren, Ethan and Harrison Mann, are much more impressed by his role as “Mr. Potato Head” than by any of his other achievements.

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Mayo Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, presents a wide range of programs that entertain, enrich, and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of Northern New Jersey. The 2014-2015 season is made possible, in part, by a grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as support received from the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, F.M. Kirby Foundation and other numerous foundations, corporations and individuals.

As a courtesy to the artists and for the uninterrupted enjoyment of your fellow patrons, please turn off all cell phones, pagers, beepers and other electronic devices. Please unwrap any lozenges before the performance begins. No portion of this performance may be photographed, recorded, filmed, taped, broadcast or mechanically reproduced without the written consent of the Artist and/or the Presenter. Mayo Performing Arts Center is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

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Vince Gill Vincent Grant Gill was born April 12, 1957 in Norman, Okla. His father encouraged him to learn to play guitar and banjo, which he did along with bass, mandolin, dobro and fiddle. While in high school, he performed in the bluegrass band Mountain Smoke, which built a strong local following and opened a concert for Pure Prairie League.

After graduating high school in 1975, Gill moved to Louisville, Ky. to be part of the band Bluegrass Alliance. After a brief time in Ricky Skaggs’s Boone Creek band, Gill moved to Los Angeles and joined Sundance, a bluegrass group fronted by fiddler Byron Berline. In 1979, he joined Pure Prairie League as lead singer and recorded three albums with the band, the first of which yielded the Top Ten pop hit “Let Me Love You Tonight” in 1980.

Departing the group in 1981, Gill joined Rodney Crowell’s backing band the Cherry Bombs, where he met and worked with Tony Brown and Emory Gordy Jr., both of whom would later produce many of his future solo albums.

In 1983, Gill signed with RCA Records and moved with his wife Janis and daughter Jenny to Nashville to pursue his dream of being a Country Music artist. His debut mini-album Turn Me Loose (produced by Gordy) was released the following year, featuring his first charting solo single, “Victim of Life’s Circumstance.” The Things That Matter, his first full album was released later that year, featuring two Top 10 hits: a duet with Rosanne Cash on “If It Weren’t For Him” and a solo hit with “Oklahoma Borderline.” In 1987 he achieved his first Top 5 single, “Cinderella,” from his album The Way Back Home. In addition to performing as a solo artist, Gill also worked frequently as a studio musician, wrote songs for other artists and toured with Emmylou Harris.

Gill signed with MCA Records in 1989, reuniting with Brown as a producer, and released the album When I Call Your Name. While the debut single “Oklahoma Swing” (a duet with Reba McEntire) reached the Top 20, it was the title cut that firmly established the singer as a new force on the Country Music scene. The song peaked at No. 2 and earned Gill his first CMA Award (Single of the Year) and his first Grammy Award (Best Male Country Vocal Performance) in 1990. The next single, “Never Knew Lonely,” peaked at No. 3 and the album was certified Platinum by the RIAA for sales of more than one million copies.

Declining an offer from Mark Knopfler to join Dire Straits as a full-time member, Gill went on to record his next album Pocket Full of Gold, which also became a Platinum certified album after it was released in 1991. The album featured four Top 10 hits including the title cut, “Liza Jane,” “Look at Us” and “Take Your Memory With You.” That year he

also earned his first CMA Vocal Event of the Year Award for his performance with Mark O’Connor and the New Nashville Cats (featuring Gill, Ricky Skaggs and Steve Wariner). In 1992 he released the quadruple-Platinum certified I Still Believe In You. The title cut became Gill’s first No. 1 single, followed quickly by “Don’t Let Our Love Start Slippin’ Away.” The album also featured the hits “One More Last Chance,” “Tryin’ to Get Over You” and “No Future in the Past.” Gill also topped the charts with “The Heart Won’t Lie,” his second duet with McEntire, which was featured on her album It’s Your Call.

Vince Gill co-hosted the CMA Awards for the first time in 1992. He continued to host “Country Music’s Biggest Night” for 12 consecutive years, ending his run in 2003. Gill not only set a record for the most times anyone has consecutively hosted a televised award show, but he set the bar for other television awards emcees with his respect for his peers and the audience, quick ad libs and gentle humor.

Gill recorded his first Christmas album Let There Be Peace on Earth in 1993, before releasing When Love Finds You in 1994. This album also sold more than four million copies and featured six hits including the title cut, “What the Cowgirls Do,” “Whenever You Come Around,” “Which Bridge to Cross (Which Bridge to Burn),” “You Better Think Twice” and “Go Rest High On That Mountain.” Becoming an indemand duet partner, Gill sang with Amy Grant on “House of Love,” the title cut of her 1994 album which became a hit on adult contemporary radio stations, and with Dolly Parton on a duet version of her signature “I Will Always Love You” from her Something Special album that earned the duo the CMA Vocal Event of the Year Award 1996.

His 1996 album High Lonesome Sound featured Gill’s eclectic musical stylings. Hits included the title cut, “My Pretty Little Adrianna,” “Worlds Apart,” “You and You Alone” and “A Little More Love.” The Key, released in 1998, was a return to hardcore Country while chronicling the turmoil in his life including the death of his father and the breakup of his first marriage. The album, which was one of his most critically acclaimed releases and his first to top the Billboard Country Albums Chart, featured the hits “If You Ever Have Forever In Mind” and his duet with Patty Loveless on “My Kind of Woman/ My Kind of Man.” His status as an in-demand duet partner continued with his 1999 duet “If You Ever Leave Me” with Barbra Streisand on the latter’s album A Love Like Ours.

Gill married singer Amy Grant in 2000, and released Let’s Make Sure We Kiss Goodbye that same year.

The album celebrated his new relationship and featured the hit “Feels Like Love.” The couple celebrated the birth of their daughter

Corrina Grant Gill in 2001. Three years later, Gill released Next Big Thing, his first solo-produced album, featuring the title cut and “Young Man’s Town.” He reunited with Rodney Crowell, Tony Brown, Richard Bennett and Hank Devito (as well as new additions Eddie Bayers, John Hobbs and Michael Rhodes) as the Notorious Cherry Bombs, and the supergroup released an album in 2004 on Universal South Records featuring the single “It’s Hard to Kiss the Lips at Night that Chew Your Ass Out All Day Long.”

In 2006, Gill released These Days, a groundbreaking, four-CD set featuring 43 new recordings of diverse musical stylings. Each album in the set explored a different musical mood: traditional Country; ballads; contemporary, up-tempo; and acoustic/ bluegrass music. The set features a variety of guest performers including John Anderson, Guy Clark, Sheryl Crow, Phil Everly, daughter Jenny Gill, wife Amy Grant, Emmylou Harris, Diana Krall, Michael McDonald, Bonnie Raitt, Leann Rimes, Gretchen Wilson, Lee Ann Womack, Trisha Yearwood and more.

Gill has sold more than 26 million albums. He has earned 18 CMA Awards, including Entertainer of the Year in 1993 and 1994. He is tied with George Strait for having won the most CMA Male Vocalist Awards (five), and is currently second only to Brooks and Dunn for accumulating the most CMA Awards in history. Gill is a member of the Grand Ole Opry, and has received 20 Grammy Awards to date, the most of any male Country artist. An avid golfer, he helped create the annual Vince Gill Pro-Celebrity Invitational Golf Tournament (“The Vinny”) in 1993 in order to help support junior golf programs throughout Tennessee. Besides being known for his talent as a performer, musician and songwriter, Gill is regarded as one of Country Music’s best known humanitarians, participating in hundreds of charitable events throughout his career.

In August of 2007, the Country Music Association inducted Gill as the newest members of the coveted Country Music Hall of Fame.

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Billy Idol I am hopelessly divided between the dark and the good, the rebel and the saint, the sex maniac and the monk, the poet and the priest, the demagogue and the populist. I feel the pull of emotions when these characters appear in my actions. I can justify all of it to myself, but inside, where it really matters, the fullness and the void struggle to assert one another… this schism has enabled a birth of musical notes that fly on the wind, blaring in my mind.

The man who would become Idol, William Michael Albert Broad, was born in Middlesex, England on November 30, 1955, exactly 8 days after RCA Records bought Elvis Presley’s contract from Sun Records.

When he was just two years old, William and his family moved to Long Island, New York. For four formative years (during which time Elvis joined the army, John Glenn jumped into space, and the call for equality rumbled from America’s south), William Broad lived the picture-perfect life of a young American, clutching his coonskin cap and gazing at pictures of a handsome young President.

When he was almost 7, William and his family returned to England. Although he was back in the land of his birth, his classmates called him “the Yank,” and teased him for his “Yankee” accent; the die was cast for a life lived empathizing with the outsiders and the underdogs. That thread remains alive half a century later in the words and power of Idol’s music.

As William came of age, England was emerging as the global epicenter for fashion, music, and youth.

Through the 1960s and early ‘70s, William Broad embraced it all, from the tight trousers of the Mods to the snarling lips of the Rockers, from the aural inventions of the Beatles to the pop-art of the Who; later he graduated to the bold statements of Bowie and became an eclectic, investigative fan of everything from Captain Beefheart to Can. He filed it all away for future reference. Throughout high school, William taught himself how to play guitar and started singing in low-key local bands; it was beginning to dawn on him that music might not just be his passion, but the pathway to a career.

The summer months of driving for my dad during the day and rehearsing at night proved my dedication to the need in my heart and mind for an artistic life. I couldn’t stand the idea of working for someone else’s dreams. Even the fairly benign slavery of working for my father was not my idea of a life. I had the blues about society and wanted to express myself even if I didn’t quite yet know completely how to accomplish it all.

Like many young people in England in the mid-

1970s, William Broad had little reason to feel optimistic about his chances for employment, advancement beyond his class, or an artistically or emotionally fulfilling life. Of course, these very conditions created punk, but he didn’t know that yet. What he did know was that he had a choice between working for his father delivering tools, or going to University. He chose the latter. Soon, he began playing guitar in a band that gigged largely in the school cafeteria.

My fear was mediocrity, being just another cog in the glorious system that would eventually grind our spirit down to dust. I refused to be a prisoner in a gilded cage from which there was no escape… I was determined to overcome my limitations, to stare my mediocrity in the face, to step up and dare to fail big, to go for the gold, live on the edge of uncertainty. At least I’d be alive to feel my own pain, as John Lennon had commanded… I lived inside my brain, a soulful person squashed by belittlement, failure at school, a failure to my parents. I had demonstrated only mediocrity, feeling the need to abandon their way of life with its fears and boldly go where no Broad had quite gone before.

One day, William encountered some interesting looking people on a train platform near his parents’ house in the South London suburb of Bromley. Soon, he and his new friends – including Susan Ballion, later to be known as Siouxsie Sioux – became the earliest fans of a new band called The Sex Pistols.

William and his mates would achieve media notoriety as members of a much-photographed group of punk pioneers known as The Bromley Contingent, following the Pistols from gig to gig as they became the focal point of a worldwide scenechange in music. Then, like nearly all of his friends, he joined a band, becoming the guitarist for a new punk group called Chelsea.

However, William quickly grew dissatisfied with the way Chelsea’s vocalist was singing the songs he and his co-writer, bassist Tony James, were writing. So in the autumn of 1976, Tony and William left Chelsea and together with guitarist Bob Andrews and drummer John Towe (shortly replaced by Mark Laff ), they formed Generation X. We, the new generation, were out to shake the foundations of the fabric of English life, a fist in the face of outdated rock’n’roll…the feelings of freedom, love and peace engendered in the ‘60s had given way to a police state mentality. A cold wind froze the hope and shriveled the testicles. We would need to grow bigger balls to deal with it.

In late 1976, as cultural history was being rewritten nightly in the streets of London, William Broad was reborn as Billy Idol. With his star-catching name and head full of peroxide spikes, Idol was an instant rock star. Few knew his adopted moniker was initially Billy Idle, a name originally given to him by a disparaging schoolteacher; even at the birth of this superstar, there was a self-deprecating little boy peaking out from behind the Idolatry.

Generation X would bring splashes of positivity, pop, and romance to a scene that had heretofore been defined by its’ negativity, musical atonality, and nihilistic attitude towards the opposite sex.

From celebratory anthems like “Youth Youth Youth” and “Ready Steady Go” to intensely personal essays like “The Prime of Kenny Silvers” and “English Dream,” Generation X expressed a fearless desire to use the new music as a way of expressing vulnerability and an affinity with rock history, consistently evoking the optimism of punk’s new beginning while rejecting the easy pessimism of punk’s apocalyptic outlook.

In 1980, under the cloud of a lawsuit from their then-manager, Generation X split, but Idol and James chose to continue as Gen X (with assistance on the album, much of which foreshadowed the moods and deeper textures of progressive postpunk, from Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols, Steve New of the Rich Kids, Terry Chimes of the Clash, and Jamie Stevenson, who years earlier had replaced Idol as the guitarist in Chelsea).

For years, Billy had been intrigued by the idea of integrating the spacious and mobile grooves of dance music into his sound (in 1978, he had personally insisted that Generation X record a “dub” mix of their song “Youth Youth Youth”; this may have been the very first instance of a rock band applying Jamaican dub and dance remix techniques to a straightforward rock song).

This spirit of invention was especially alive in “Dancing With Myself,” the extraordinary track that opened side one of the sole Gen X album.

The chords of “Dancing With Myself” were simple and not unlike the Ramones’ “Blitzkrieg Bop;” the bass was even simpler, echoing Dee Dee Ramone; the guitars were strummed by some of punk rock’s most famous players; and the vocals shivered and hiccuped like Suicide’s Alan Vega channeling Elvis. But something astonishing was going on with the beat: it was pure dance club, having more in common with Chic than the Sex Pistols. In their pioneering mission to integrate the then-opposing cultures of rock and rock-steady, pogo and disco, Idol and James were assisted by producer Keith Forsey, who had worked closely (as a co-writer and recording engineer), with dance music pioneer Giorgio Moroder. The association with Forsey would prove very fruitful for Idol, and continue for another two decades.

Released at the onset of the 1980s, in a few magical minutes “Dancing With Myself” brought together all the divergent tribes of the 1970s and created

a compelling and original object of its time that achieved timelessness. Although “Dancing With Myself” did not break any sales records at the time of its’ initial release, it created a remarkable stir in clubs throughout the world, where DJ’s were beginning to redefine what dance music would sound like in the decade to come.

With the commercial failure of Kiss Me Deadly (and the original release of “Dancing With Myself”), the brief, colorful, and tuneful life of Gen X/Generation X came to an end. It was time for a new beginning.

Like his father before him, Billy Idol decided to restart his life in America. In 1981, 26 year-old Billy landed in shabby, crabby, cracked, wrecked and wonderful Manhattan. Idol heartily embraced the subway lows and skyscraper highs promised by the lyrics of Lou Reed and Patti Smith. It was a brave move for a man without a band and only very limited cult success in his new country. But “Dancing With Myself” had cleared a path for him.

After initially combusting on the dance floors of late-night New York City clubs like Hurrah, Area and the Mudd Club, the song was re-released as an Idol solo release, followed shortly by the thumping, shaking “Mony Mony.” Although Billy Idol wasn’t exactly conquering the American charts yet, he had planted his flag firmly on new shores, and was beginning to attract significant attention for his blend of melody, rhythm, and attitude.

Idol’s keen sense of cultural trends and his charismatic ability to lead the way placed him in the ideal position to capitalize on an extraordinary new outlet for music called MTV. Idol was the right man at the right time, creating cameraready music made credible by his punk rock back-story and take-no-prisoners attitude. Soon, he was as familiar a face on American TV screens as the cowboy heroes of his Long Island youth.

With an extraordinary sidekick — guitarist Steve Stevens, whose sparks of glam and skill made him a perfect companion in Billy’s campaign to conquer America – it all exploded into a platinum supernova of raised fists and soaring choruses.

Billy Idol began the 1980’s in an apartment on Manhattan’s then-grubby Upper West Side furnished with only a mattress on the floor and a black and white TV; he ended the same decade with numerous platinum albums and sold out tours worldwide. He garnered three Grammy nominations, one MTV Video Music Award (and ten nominations), and a prestigious Brit Award.

From 1982’s “White Wedding” and “Hot In The City” (both of which landed in America’s Top 40) to 1984’s anthemic “Rebel Yell” and seductive “Eyes Without A Face” (the latter reaching # 4 in the U.S. charts), followed quickly by “Flesh for Fantasy” and “Catch My Fall,” straight through to 1986’s “To be A Lover,” Billy Idol racked up an extraordinary run of hits. In 1987 his recording of “Mony Mony” reached number 1 in the Billboard singles charts and he followed in 1990 with “Cradle of Love,” which

reached number 2.

A lot of people from every echelon of society misbehaved in the 1980s. Billy Idol was no exception; he lustily embraced the clichés that came with being an International rock star in the City That Never Slept.

When I was in your front room On MTV, baby I was high as the moon Sold all my vinyl It went up my arm And I thought rock and roll Couldn’t do me no harm —From Kings & Queens of the Underground, the title track from Billy Idol’s latest album.

In 1987, Billy Idol left New York City, where his rock’n’roll dreams and his bad habits had flourished side by side, and moved to Los Angeles.

Billy’s predilection to go faster, go higher, and get wilder found even further voice in the Dreamland.

Billy Idol was a half-man, half-child, living every boy’s dream of fast bikes, loud music, and beautiful women. Somewhere, somehow, he was certain to crash. And in February 1990, at the conclusion of the recording sessions for Charmed Life, a horrific motorcycle accident nearly took Billy Idol’s life (and came perilously close to taking his leg, along with costing him a major role in James Cameron’s Terminator 2). More brushes with mortality and misadventures involving drugs followed, yet the high profile partying continued. However, the creative instincts that always kept Billy one step ahead of the cultural and technological zeitgeist continued to thrive, despite the toll two decades of high living had taken on Billy’s body and soul.

In 1991, Idol acted in Oliver Stones’ film The Doors (he also appeared as himself in a celebrated cameo in 1998’s The Wedding Singer). And in the ‘90s and beyond, Billy Idol released two of his most noteworthy records: 1993’s Cyberpunk was far ahead of its time; its’ lyrical themes and directto-computer-user marketing strategy anticipated the the affect of the world wide web on music culture and social media by more than a decade.

It should come as little surprise that Idol’s farsighted vision of a future dominated by software and social networking went over the head of most critics (and even some of Billy’s long-time fans).

Ten years later in 2005, Devil’s Playground was Idol’s most raw album since the first Generation X record; a raunchy and basic rock’n’roll record, it combined the slurring chomp of Johnny Thunders’ Heartbreakers, combined with the knowing leer of the Sunset Strip.

The new millennia saw a perspective change for Billy Idol. The well-loved sneer and the pioneering creativity remain, but the dial has been effectively

turned down on the demons and decadence.

2014 sees Billy Idol not only getting back into gear and returning to form, but mastering new forms.

Idol’s autobiography, Dancing With Myself, tells of all the ups and downs of the man who is, was, and forever would be Idol. From the basements where punk rock was born to the Hollywood Hills, from partying with the Rolling Stones to a deathbed reconciliation with his father, Dancing With Myself is a full and honest picture of a life lived loving, playing, and almost dying for rock’n’roll.

Idol’s new album, Kings & Queens of the Underground, is instantly recognizable as classic Idol and recalls his very best work, but with a healthy dose of maturity, musical depth, and charismatic reflection. Kings & Queens of the Underground hums with aggression, subtlety, rhythm, romance, and roar, as Billy continues his mission, with Steve Stevens at his side, to find a musical lexicon that integrates half a century of rock history into an artful, original, attractive noise.

I’m ultimately set free by a dream for a life that overcomes my limitations and can make me glory in any success I might have which proves me right.

The peaks are so high, and the valleys so low, that it becomes easy to question my own sanity. Freedom is not free. Achieving that state of grace can numb the mind and destroy it.

Billy Idol is back again, never having left. He’s always been with you, every time you wanted to share with someone the feeling rock ’n ’roll gave to you.

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David Crosby Legendary singer-songwriter and social justice activist David Crosby is a two time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, inducted as a member of both the iconic folk-rock band The Byrds — with whom he first rose to stardom — and the iconic Woodstock era-defining group Crosby, Stills & Nash.

A native Californian-and son of an Academy Award-winning cinematographer-Crosby originally intended to be an actor when he moved from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles in 1960. Music prevailed, however, and Crosby began his career as a folksinger, playing clubs and coffeehouses nationwide. Back in L.A. in ‘63, Crosby formed The Byrds with Roger McGuinn, Chris Hillman, Gene Clark and Michael Clarke, winning widespread recognition for his songwriting and charismatic presence. Driven by hits including “Eight Miles High,”“Turn! Turn! Turn!,” and a cover of Dylan’s “Mr. Tambourine Man,” The Byrds’ signature electric folk-rock influenced countless musicians to come.

Crosby left The Byrds in 1967 to embark on a lifelong collaboration with Graham Nash and Stephen Stills. Renowned for vocal harmonies, stellar musicianship and timeless songs, Crosby, Stills, & Nash (CSN) have been called “the voice of a generation,” and were GRAMMY-honored in 1969 as Best New Artist. The trio’s self-titled debut album introduced classics including the Crosby-penned tracks “Guinnevere” and “Wooden Ships”—today, it is included on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Crosby continues to tour and record with CSN, as well as with Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, and as a duo with Graham Nash.

As a solo artist, Crosby debuted with the 1971 masterpiece If Only I Could Remember My Name, recently reissued as a two-disc set featuring a 5.1 mix, video footage, and other bonuses. David Crosby also performs and records with CPR, the jazz-flavored trio he formed in 1995 with his son James Raymond and Jeff Pevar.

Crosby’s most recent release is 2014’s Croz, his first solo album of studio material in 20 years. Featuring 11 new original songs, Croz was released on Blue Castle Records, the label Crosby co-founded with Graham Nash in 2011. It entered the Billboard Charts in five different categories: Top 200 Chart #36, Top Independent Album Chart - #6, Top Folk Album Chart - #2, Top Internet Sales Chart - #7, and Top Digital Album Sales Chart - #72. David Crosby, James Raymond, and Daniel Garcia produced Croz; and, Crosby and Raymond (David Crosby’s son) co-wrote a number of the songs together.

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Mary Chapin Carpenter with Aoife O’Donovan Mary Chapin Carpenter Five-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and 2012 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Mary Chapin Carpenter will embark on a unique series of intimate, acoustic performances this summer. The tour marks Carpenter’s return to singing both timeless hits and deep cuts from her expansive and beloved 13-album catalog after performing with orchestras in early 2014. Carpenter will be joined on stage by longtime friends Jon Carroll (piano) and John Doyle (guitars, bouzouki).

Carpenter has spent the past year performing alongside world-renowned orchestras since the release of her debut orchestral album, Songs From the Movie (Zoë /Rounder), which was conducted and arranged by six-time Grammy Award winner Vince Mendoza. Carpenter’s world debut orchestral concert took place on January 24 at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall alongside the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. In March, she performed two milestone concerts at New York’s Lincoln Center with the New York Philharmonic, conducted by Mr. Mendoza, and was joined by special guests Joan Baez, Shawn Colvin, Jerry Douglas, Tift Merritt and Aoife O’Donovan.

Over the course of her career, Carpenter has sold over 13 million records. With hits like “Passionate Kisses” and “He Thinks He’ll Keep Her,” she has won five Grammy Awards (with 15 nominations), two CMA awards and two Academy of Country Music awards for her vocals. Her songs speak to the most personal of life’s details and the most universal.

Aoife O’Donovan Boston-born Aoife O’Donovan (pronounced “ee-fah”) is known for her ethereal vocals and substantive songwriting. Her powerful performances — including appearances everywhere from Glastonbury to Newport Folk to Roskilde — continue to garner her praise in the folks and roots world as she has “the ability to surprise an audience with the contrast between her gentle appearance at the microphone and the invisible punch of her performance.” – The Guardian O’Donovan’s 2013 solo debut, Fossils (Yep Roc), is celebrated by American Songwriter as “that of a seasoned and experienced performer — one whose haunting folk tunes are beautifully matched by her own mellifluous vocals” and declared a “must listen” by Rolling Stone.

Rich in tender vocals and unexpected textures, Fossils, bears the remarkable fruits of a creative partnership with grammy-nominated producer Tucker Martine (My Morning Jacket, The Decemberists).

While Fossils may technically be a debut of its own kind for O’Donovan, the singer-songwriter has built up an impressive resume. After graduating from the New England Conservatory she spent the better part of a decade as the lead singer and principal songwriter/song-finder of Crooked Still, which grew into one of the world’s most acclaimed progressive string groups over the ensuing decade. The stunning versatility and appeal of her voice brought her to the attention of some of the most eminent names in music and led to collaborations across a wide variety of genres with everyone from Alison Krauss to Dave Douglas to Mary Chapin Carpenter and regular appearances on A Prairie Home Companion, along with a role as vocalist on the Grammy-winning Goat Rodeo Sessions alongside Chris Thile, Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer and Stuart Duncan.

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Thursday, June 25, 2015

STANLEY JORDAN & KEVIN EUBANKS Our Mission

Mayo Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, presents a wide range of programs that entertain, enrich, and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of Northern New Jersey. The 2014-2015 season is made possible, in part, by a grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as support received from the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, F.M. Kirby Foundation and other numerous foundations, corporations and individuals.

As a courtesy to the artists and for the uninterrupted enjoyment of your fellow patrons, please turn off all cell phones, pagers, beepers and other electronic devices. Please unwrap any lozenges before the performance begins. No portion of this performance may be photographed, recorded, filmed, taped, broadcast or mechanically reproduced without the written consent of the Artist and/or the Presenter. Mayo Performing Arts Center is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

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Stanley Jordan and Kevin Eubanks: Duets Stanley Jordan In a career that took flight in 1985 with immediate commercial and critical acclaim, guitar virtuoso Stanley Jordan has consistently displayed a chameleonic musical persona of openness, imagination, versatility, respect and maverick daring. Be it bold reinventions of classical masterpieces or soulful explorations through pop-rock hits, to blazing straight ahead jazz forays and ultramodern improvisational works—solo or with a group—Jordan can always be counted on to take listeners on breathless journeys into the unexpected.

On his latest Mack Avenue recording, Friends, Jordan takes the time-honored path of inviting a handpicked cadre of guests: guitarists Bucky Pizzarelli, Mike Stern, Russell Malone and Charlie Hunter; violinist Regina Carter; saxophonists Kenny Garrett and Ronnie Laws; trumpeter Nicholas Payton; bassists Christian McBride and Charnett Moffett; and drummer Kenwood Dennard. The results proved truly outstanding on numbers ranging from a Bela Bartok piece to a Katy Perry pop smash, a heady original blues and three jazz classics spanning swing, cool and modern. There’s a listenerfriendly samba, an airy spirit song and an astounding nod to the atonal. Jordan even plays some serious piano on a couple of songs, revisiting his first instrument with newfound confidence and wonder.

Jordan opens Friends with the straight-ahead original Capital J featuring Kenny Garrett on tenor saxophone and Nicholas Payton on trumpet. “So much of the great jazz I grew up with was built on a strong horn line,” Jordan states. “In the spirit of those great classics I wrote this tune. Nick’s tone is fresh and full of life, and he creates interesting, complex improvisations while still leaving plenty of space. Kenny combines a deep musical knowledge with a natural and effortless facility. My favorite part of Capital J was just comping behind the horns.”

A trip to Bluesville is next with Walkin’ the Dog, which recalls B.B. King but with some edgier things going on around the fringe. Jordan collaborates with groove-master Charlie Hunter on this one.

“Our paths have crossed in many jam band situations. We both play multiple parts at once, but he plays more in the lower range while I play more in the higher range, so we complement each other very well.”

Next up is the big band standard Lil’ Darlin’, a gem from the pen of the great Neal Hefti redefined as a quintessential ballad by Count Basie. Together Jordan and guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli create a dreamy romantic feel. “Bucky brought that one in and gave us all a history lesson. How precious this

moment was, reminding us that we were in the presence of one of the greats who helped create this music we call jazz.”

Jazz rocker Mike Stern emerges next for a mindblowing spin through the groundbreaking John Coltrane classic Giant Steps. “Mike and I cut our teeth in the same scene in New York in the early ‘80s. Once we jammed together on Giant Steps back in the ‘90s while on tour. He glides through this complex tune with an approach that is so beautiful, natural and musical.”

Jordan really lets the fur fly with his take on pop sensation Katy Perry’s runaway hit I Kissed a Girl on which he plays guitar and piano simultaneously in a second teaming with Charlie Hunter. Jordan— who scored massive hits with covers of Michael Jackson’s The Lady in My Life and The Beatles’ Eleanor Rigby—sees this as a vital continuum in both jazz history and his history. “I chose a song from the current generation—a generation moving into a more tolerant and accepting world.”

Samba Delight, featuring Ronnie Laws on soprano saxophone and Regina Carter on violin, puts one in the mind of tropical paradise. “Ronnie is a remarkable and versatile musician who is at the crossroads of many musical worlds,” Jordan explains. “When I showed Ronnie Samba Delight he remarked on how much he liked the tune. It felt really good to hear that because I composed it with him in mind!”

The pendulum swings back to jazz with the super standard Seven Come Eleven, a song made famous in Benny Goodman’s band as a feature for electric jazz guitar pioneer Charlie Christian. In loving homage, Jordan put himself together with Bucky Pizzarelli and Russell Malone to swing this classic into the rafters. “When I told Bucky I was thinking about doing Seven Come Eleven he just lit up! I love the old time three-way improv we played toward the end. Bucky played a rousing solo and Russell was great as well, providing a cool yet uplifting spirit.”

Bathed in Light is an original that Jordan calls this album’s “spirit song.” It brings back Garrett and Payton on horns, and the always empathetic Christian McBride on bass in a softer turn than the swinging opener Capital J. “This was our first chance to play together,” Jordan says of McBride, “a dream come true because I have admired his playing for many years. He was very sensitive as he adjusted his approach to each song, playing just the right part at all times.” On the inspiration behind the music and title, Jordan muses, “The splashy guitar chords bring out the meaning of the title. Sometimes when we’re bogged down in the details of things, we get depressed. But when we put things into proper perspective, the clouds

part and we see a rainbow. I was having one of those moments when I wrote this song.” Mirroring the Zen of all this, Kenwood Dennard played live drums and keyboards simultaneously.

With boundless beauty, Friends moves into the home stretch with two creative renditions of classical themes. The first is Romantic Intermezzo, based on the theme of the fourth movement of Bela Bartok’s Concerto for Orchestra. This deeply stirring piece features Regina Carter on violin and Stanley, this time exclusively on piano, in his most virtuosic recording on the instrument to date. “Though most of my training is on guitar, I have a strong connection to the piano. I started at the age of three, so playing piano is natural for me, but I had to get out of the mental grid that I’m a ‘guitar player’—a major liberation for me.”

Reflecting on working with the violin virtuoso, Jordan says, “Regina Carter is an amazing violinist who combines my favorite elements from the jazz side and the classical side. Doing improvisations of ‘classical’ compositions often means spelling out more than just chord symbols. In this case, I wrote out many of the voicings I was using so we could improvise in a cohesive way. The result was a dense page of notes, which was probably a lot to drop on Regina at the last minute, but she rose to the occasion admirably. The sensitivity of her playing is exquisite.”

A take on Claude Debussy’s Reverie in a jazz context features Jordan and his road trio of Charnett Moffett on bass and Kenwood Dennard on drums. The group has been performing this for many years, which explains the fluid ease with which they weave through it. “We pretty much stuck to the form on this one except for a brief modal improv which was obviously not written into the original composition,” Jordan states, “but I feel that it gets across the meaning and spirit of the song.”

Friends closes on an ear-turning note with One for Milton, a heartfelt yet adventurous tribute to one of Jordan’s most beloved music teachers, composer Milton Babbit (1916-2011), who passed away as Jordan was preparing to record Friends.

“I studied theory and composition with Milton at Princeton in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. He was a giant in his field and he left a big impression on me—musically and personally. In Eastern spiritual traditions a guru is someone whose very presence confers enlightenment. Milton truly fit this description. Russell, Kenwood and I created this from scratch as an improvisation. I’ve always been a fan of Russell’s more experimental side, and it got a great showing on this recording. We didn’t try to imitate Milton’s style, but in the spirit of his music we did take an atonal approach. If anything, there are parts that sound a bit like Milton’s teacher, Arnold Schoenberg.”

Reflecting on the wealth of music inspired by collaborating with chosen peers on Friends, Stanley Jordan concludes, “I am so humbled and

grateful to all of the wonderful musicians who graced this project. This collection truly speaks to my belief in the integrationist spirit of music.

I’d like to move beyond ‘fusion’ and explore the concept of ‘integration.’ When you integrate styles, you combine them into something new while still remaining true to the original sources. The same principal holds for our friendships, which require mutual respect. Our friends are a mirror revealing the diversity within us, and at the same time they give us the courage to share our true selves with the world.”

Kevin Eubanks Kevin Eubanks is a gifted musician and prolific composer whose own band, the Kevin Eubanks Quartet, has been evolving for close to twenty years. Kevin is also well known as the Music Director of The Tonight Show Band, appearing on the show 18 years (1992 - 2010). In both situations, Kevin has won over audiences with a laid back style and an affability that seems to belie the concentration and focus that have made him both a household word for TV viewers and a consummate guitarist.

Kevin was born into a musical household in Philadelphia, PA. His mother, Vera Eubanks, is a gospel and classical pianist and organist with a Masters Degree in music education. She has taught both privately and in the school system, until her recent retirement. Vera’s brother, Ray Bryant, is a journeyman jazz pianist who has recorded and toured with jazz greats such as Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, John Coltrane, and Sarah Vaughn not to mention a few hit records of his own. Kevin was thus exposed to world-class music in his formative years, when he began to play the violin. Along with his older brother Robin, an accomplished trombonist and also a professional musician, Kevin played in small groups around his hometown and spent countless hours practicing at home. Kevin studied the trumpet before making his commitment to the guitar, which was solidified with his entrance to the renowned Berklee College of Music in Boston. There he met many of the finest jazz musicians of his generation.

When Kevin moved to New York after attending Berklee College of Music, his career kicked off in earnest. He played with some of the stalwarts of jazz, like Ron Carter, Slide Hampton, Art Blakey, McCoy Tyner, Sam Rivers, and Roy Haynes. In addition to working in other bands, Kevin became the leader of his own quartet and traveled to Jordan, Pakistan, and India on a tour sponsored by the US State Department not to mention the European/ Japanese jazz circuit which so many jazz artists frequent. Kevin taught at the Banff School of Fine Arts in Canada, at Rutgers University, and at the Charlie Parker School in Perugia, Italy. His first album as a leader, Guitarist, was released on the Elektra label when Kevin was 25. It documented a sophisticated, nuanced voice on the instrument,

and was graced by the presence of some peers who still work with him today: tenor saxophonist Ralph Moore, a member of The Tonight Show Band, and Robin. Kevin’s cousins, the late bassist David Eubanks and the pianist Charles, also appeared on the album, which was so well received that it led to a seven album contract with the GRP label. Those albums, based largely upon Kevin’s compositions, gained him a wide audience through extensive radio airplay and showed the range of his skill on both acoustic and electric guitar. Kevin became a full-time bandleader, and traveled the world with his group.

In 1992 Kevin moved to the West Coast to assume the guitar spot in The Tonight Show Band. In 1995 the leader’s torch was passed to Eubanks, whose versatility enabled him to write and choose music that satisfied the huge and varied audience for the show. He assumed the role as Leno’s sidekick, sometimes participating in skits, and his engaging personality as well as his musicianship drew attention. The position afforded Kevin the opportunity to work with fine musicians from all genres. As a result of living close to LA, Kevin has become involved in writing scores for both TV movies and full-length independent feature films. He loves to do volunteer work for charities and maintains an active relationship with the organization dearest to his heart, The Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. He has appeared on various TV shows from Hollywood Squares to VIP to Girlfriends, Days of Our Lives to

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Kevin and his touring band, which features Marvin “Smitty” Smith and Bill Pierce, who holds the Woodwind chair at Berklee College of Music, continue to travel the country on tour. “It’s wonderful to feel the music surging through you and touching people from the inside out. That’s what happens when everyone is open and the music takes hold. What an honor it is to be invited into so many peoples lives, if only for a brief melodious moment.”

Kevin has recorded several CD’s that feature various distinguished artists, and plans to release them on a new label called “INSOUL MUSIC.” He was also awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Berklee College of Music. In March, 2010, Kevin was named the Artistic Diretor of the Jazz In The Classroom Program for The Thelonius Monk Institute of Jazz, where he works with young upand-coming middle and high school musicians in the Los Angeles public schools. “Young people need to be able to express themselves in ways that educate, uplift, and inspire self confidence,” Eubanks remarked. “It’s important that everyone in the neighborhood gets to see that.”

As one of the most accomplished guitarists of his or any generation, Eubanks has deservedly become known to millions through music, TV, and what so many artists know so well, “lots of hard work.”

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Friday, June 26, 2015

Our Mission

Mayo Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, presents a wide range of programs that entertain, enrich, and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of Northern New Jersey. The 2014-2015 season is made possible, in part, by a grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as support received from the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, F.M. Kirby Foundation and other numerous foundations, corporations and individuals.

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Peter Frampton Hummingbird in a Box, the latest work from legendary musician Peter Frampton, will be released June 24 via RED Distribution. The new music was inspired by the Cincinnati Ballet, featuring seven original guitar pieces in Frampton’s virtuosic stylings. Frampton composed all songs on the mini-album along with Gordon Kennedy, who also co-produced the recording.

The two previously teamed up for Fingerprints, which garnered them both a Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Album.

The music debuted in April 2013 at Cincinnati’s Aronoff Center for the Arts. Two of the Cincinatti Ballet’s spring production’s segments were choreographed to existing Frampton music—with Frampton and his band performing live—while a third section featured the new composition by Frampton and Kennedy. Of the project Frampton notes, “Writing for dance was a wonderfully freeing experience. There were no boundaries.

We were able to push the composing envelope,” and Kennedy furthers, “Songwriters and musicians create music to move people. This was beautiful, graceful, and instantly gratifying!”

Following a massive year of touring, including 2013’s inaugural Frampton’s Guitar Circus, Peter Frampton is back on the road. This time Frampton will set out on a three-part catch-all tour including select solo dates, a co-headlining run with Grammy-winning American rock legends The Doobie Brothers and the return of Frampton’s Guitar Circus Kicking off in August, Frampton’s Guitar Circus will feature special performances with friend and celebrated guitarist Buddy Guy as well as other surprise guests. Last year’s Guitar

Circus’ company included B.B. King, Robert Cray, Sonny Landreth, Steve Cropper, Dean DeLeo (Stone Temple Pilots), Don Felder (formerly of The Eagles), Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Vince Gill, Roger McGuinn (founder/lead guitarist of the BYRDS) and many more.

Frampton has kept quite busy over the past year in addition to touring. He was recently inducted in the Musicians Hall of Fame, performed on-stage at the Grammy’s with Ringo Starr and also played an integral part in the 50th anniversary celebration of the Beatles’ arrival in the U.S. by performing on CBS’ “The Night That Changed America: A GRAMMY Salute to The Beatles.” Frampton also produced Humble Pie’s Rockin’ The Fillmore deluxe compilation with original member Jerry Shirley (available now via Omnivore Recordings).

Moreover, he worked with the Cincinnati Ballet last spring providing and composing new music for their April production.

Grammy winner Peter Frampton remains one of the most celebrated artists and guitarists in rock history. At 16, he was lead singer and guitarist for British band the Herd. At 18, he co-founded one of the first super groups, seminal rock act Humble Pie. His session work includes collaborations with such legendary artists as George Harrison, Harry Nilsson, David Bowie, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ringo Starr, John Entwistle and many others. His fifth solo album, the electrifying Frampton Comes Alive!, is one of the top-selling live records of all time.

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Restaurant Guide Mayo Performing Arts Center would like to thank the following restaurants for their advertising support.

3 West Restaurant

665 Martinsville Rd, Basking Ridge; 908-647-3000 From the smoky wood flavors of seasonal appetizers and entrees, to the finely executed desserts, we at 3 West strive to keep customers coming back for more. www.3restwest.com

Black Horse Tavern & Pub 1 West Main Street, Mendham; 973-543-7300 Indulge in the area’s finest cuisine. Beauty and historic charm meets modern dining in the newly decorated Black Horse Pub. Enjoy choice steaks, signature salads, and some of the freshest seafood this side of the Jersey shore from our Oyster and Clam Bar. Live guitar music fills the night on Fridays and Saturdays. www.blackhorsenj.com

Blue Morel Restaurant and Wine Bar

2 Whippany Road; (973) 451-2619 (at the Westin Governor Morris) Combines the finest seasonal ingredients from local, regional, organic and sustainable farms with the culinary creativity of Chef Thomas Ciszak and Chef Kevin Takafuji. Blue Morel creates a farm to table experience serving New American Cuisine, Sushi and a Seafood Raw Bar.

www.BlueMorel.com Brick Oven of Morristown 90 South Street; 973-984-7700 Full range of Italian cuisine, adjacent to the Theatre. www.brickovennj.com

Cottage II 127 South Street; 973-538-5061 Asian cuisine, just a half a block from the Theatre.

David Todd’s City Tavern 150 South Street; 973-993-8066 An upscale casual restaurant offering a unique, eclectic menu, boutique wines, craft beers and signature cocktails. Enjoy our industrial chic ambiance conducive to meeting new friends, renewing old acquaintances and just having a good time. www.davidtoddscitytavern.com

Dublin Pub 4 Pine Street; 973-538-1999 Right across the street from the theatre.Authentic Irish Pub with cozy atmosphere and great food and drink. Private room available for parties. www.dublinpubmorristown.com

Eclectic Grill

@ Morristown Hyatt, Headquarters Plaza 973-647-1234 Exciting and innovative American cuisine.

Complimentary self-parking. www.morristown.hyatt.com

End of Elm

140 Morris Street; 973-998-4534 Morristown’s original gastropub. Our formula is simple: great food, great drinks and an inviting place in which to spend your evenings. www.endofelm.com

Enjou Chocolat

8 DeHart Street; 973-993-9090 Gourmet Chocolate, Custom Shaped Chocolate, Corporate Gifts, Gift Baskets, Wedding & Party Favors. www.enjouchocolat.com

George & Martha’s 67 Morris Street; 973-267-4700 Modern American menu in a sophisticated and fun atmosphere. The restaurant features an exciting nightlife, from Happy Hours to live entertainment and hosted events. Whether you’re looking for lunch, dinner or cocktails with friends, George & Martha’s is a great choice every day of the week. www.georgeandmarthas.com

The Godfather of Morristown

10 Lafayette Street; 862-260-9500 The Godfather of Morristown offers “So Much More than Pizza” while still serving “The Pizza You Can’t Refuse!!!” Featuring a Raw Bar, the freshest seafood & traditional Italian cuisine, The Godfather offers a dining experience for everyone. Whether the night calls for a quick bite or a relaxing full-service meal, The Godfather’s free parking garage off Lafayette will make your dining experience all the more convenient. Reservations accepted for lunch, dinner or even weekend breakfast. www.godfatherofmorristown.com

Restaurant Guide Mayo Performing Arts Center would like to thank the following restaurants for their advertising support.

Grato

2230 Route 10 West, Morris Plains; 973-267-4006 Seasonal Italian Cuisine. Grato means ‘grateful’ in Italian, and that’s just how you’ll feel after a meal at this pleasing restaurant. www.gratorestaurant.com

H2Ocean Restaurant & Raw Bar

41 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls; 973-984-9594 H2Ocean Restaurant & Raw Bar offers superb food, splendid atmosphere and excellent service.

H2Ocean is a venue that is committed to using all sustainable wild caught seafood and supporting our surrounding community. www.h2oceanrestaurant.com

The Huntley Tavern

3 Morris Ave, Summit; 908-273-3166 Classic Seasonal cuisine, 250 bottle wine list, two stone fireplaces, outdoor porch dining, private event rooms, handsome bar/taverne, craftsmanstyle interior with sweeping arches. www.thehuntleytaverne.com

Jockey Hollow Bar & Kitchen

Vail Mansion; 973-644-3180 Jockey Hollow Bar & KItchen, located in NJ’s historic Vail Mansion, is the latest visionary project from veteran NY restauranteur Chris Cannon. The exciting four-part concept includes The Oyster & Wine Bar at Jockey Hollow; the Vail Bar, a glam 1920’s style cocktail lounge; The Rathskeller, a private event space; and The Dining Room at Jockey Hollow on the Mansion’s second floor. www.jockeyhollowbarandkitchen.com

La Campagna Ristorante

5 Elm Street; 973-644-4943 Here at La Campagna we use only the finest quality ingredients. We use the best cut of nature veal which is the top round. Many of our imported Italian products include extra virgin olive oil, aged parmesan cheese, wonderful pastas and buffalo milk mozzarella. www.lacampagnamorristown.com

Millie’s

60 South Street; 973-267-9616 Specializing in authentic, woodfired Neapolitan pizza and coal-fired pizza, Millie’s Old World is one of only a few restaurants in the country to offer both pizza styles. We have an expansive assortment of pizzas, including our award-winning “Millie’s Signature Pie”, all of which are topped with homemade mozzarella made in-house daily. Enjoy open-air dining in warm weather when we lift our restaurant-front retractable garage door. www.milliesoldworld.com

The Office Tavern Grill

3 South Street; 973-285-0220 Villa worked to restore the 7 locations in North Central NJ and give each location a fresh start with a new menu, a craft centric beer selection, great happy hours and a fun & friendly atmosphere. It is our goal to make sure that each time you visit The Office, it is better than the time before. www.office-beerbar.com

Roots Steakhouse

40 W Park Place; 973-326-1800 Diners can expect delicious USDA aged prime beef sourced from the highest quality ranches in the mid-west. We pride ourselves on only center cut beefs and cooked at 1800 degrees to ensure our guests the best product possible. www.rootssteakhouse.com

Sirin Thai Restaurant

3 Pine Street; 973-993-9122 Just around the corner from the theatre.

Authentic Thai cuisine. www.sirinthairestaurant.com

Sushi Lounge 12 Schuyler Place; 973.539.1135 Excellent as rated in Zagat; Top 5 NYC sushi restaurant in Citysearch.com. Featuring weekday Happy Hours and 1/2 prices martini Wednesdays. www.sushilounge.com

Swiss Chalet Bakery 159 South Street; 973-267-0092 We’re a full service bakery with a daily selection of over 200 freshly baked items and a self-serve beverage center offering delicious fresh ground coffee & a variety of teas. Additionally, we offer cappuccino, espresso and lattes and a selection of natural European jams & jellies. www.swisschaletbakery.com

Restaurant Guide Mayo Performing Arts Center would like to thank the following restaurants for their advertising support.

Tabor Road Tavern

510 Tabor Road, Morris Plains; 973-267-7004 Offers fine American dining and a full wine list all set in airy atrium with cozy fireplaces and sweeping bar. www.taborroadtavern.com

Tito’s Burritos

26 Washington Street; 973-267-8486 Mexican Food - Burritos, Tacos, Quesadillas, Nachos, Hot Wings - It’s All Good! www.titosburritos.com

Urban Table

40 W Park Place; 973-326-9200 Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. The menu focuses on fun, casual fare. The atmosphere is bright and full of Urban whimsy.

It offers full service bar featuring great wine, Trap Rock draft beers and delicious shakes and smoothies. www.urbantablerestaurant.com

Trap Rock Restaurant & Brewery

279 Springfield Ave, Berkeley Heights; 908-6651755 Combines seasonal craft brews with seasonal, American food. Our reputation was shaped early by an “Excellent” rating by the New York Times in October of 1997. Trap Rock Restaurant offers a working microbrewery and a comfortable European ski lodge atmosphere. www.traprockrestaurant.net

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10% OFF your entire check with ticket stub One discount per table. Cannot be combined with any other offers.

Lunch Monday – Friday – 11:30a – 2:30p Saturday - 12:00p - 3:00p

Dinner Monday – Thursday – 5:00p – 10:00p; Friday & Saturday – 5:00p – 11:00p; Sunday - 4:00p - 9:00p

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Mayo Performing Arts Center 2014-2015 Supporters The Mayo Performing Arts Center is deeply grateful to the generous donors who make our events and arts education programs possible: $100,000 and higher F.M. Kirby Foundation New Jersey State Council on the Arts $40,000 - $99,999 The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation $20,000 - $39,999 A. P. Kirby Jr. Foundation, Inc. BASF $10,000 - $19,999 AAA Atlantic Health: Center for Well Being BNY Mellon Carmike Cinemas The Thomas and Agnes Carvel Foundation County of Morris Board of Chosen Freeholders Crum and Forster Goldberg Segalla LLP Goldman Sach Gives The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey The Hyde & Watson Foundation Paul Miller Auto The Provident Bank Foundation PUCUDA RBC Wealth Management UBS Private Wealth Management

Media Partners Daily Record Star-Ledger WDHA/WMTR WNYC Hotel Partners Hanover Marriott Hyatt Regency Morristown Morristown Inn Westin Governor Morris Westminster Hotel

$5,000 - $9,999 The Arnold F. Baggins Foundation, Inc. Lewis D. Brounell Charitable Trust Kristin Elliott Charitable Trust Jockey Hollow Foundation John DaSilva Memorial Foundation JP Morgan Chase Bank Longo Electrical-Mechanical, Inc. McCarter & English, LLP MetLife Foundation Novartis PNC Foundation POE Yoga PricewaterhouseCoopers RBC Wealth Management Wells Fargo Up to $4,999 The Charitable Foundation of the Burns Family, Inc. First Energy Foundation The Walter F. and Alice Gorham Foundation, Inc. Investors Foundation The Sandra Kupperman Foundation TD Charitable Foundation As of May 1, 2015

Gifts In-Kind Diversified Media Group Drinker, Biddle & Reath, LLP Encore Catering Enjou Chocolat Google GraficaGroup Larena Construction LLP Lazar, Levine & Felix LLP Panera Bread Star-Ledger Village Super Market of Greater Morristown

Steinway & Sons is the official piano of the Mayo Performing Arts Center.

Mayo Performing Arts Center acknowledges the following for their generous support: Our Season Sponsors and Partners Performance Sponsors

Media Partners

Hotel Partners

Major Support Provided by This program is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/ Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.

FM KIRBY FOUNDATION THE BLANCHE AND IRVING LAURIE FOUNDATION

For more information about Sponsorship opportunities and the associated benefits, please call Justin Wynn at 973-539-9345 x6550 or email jwynn@mayoarts.org. *As of May 1, 2015

Main Lobby Building Project The Mayo Performing Arts Center is currently renovating and expanding its main lobby, exterier faรงade and plaza area.

We would like to thank the following donors for their generous support of the Main Lobby Building Project:

$300,000 and higher The Gagnon Family F.M. Kirby Foundation

$250,000 - $299,999 John and Margaret Post Foundation

$100,000 - $249,999 The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation A.P. Kirby, Jr. Foundation, Inc. Paula and William Marino Eileen and N. Larry Paragano Sr.

$50,000 - $99,999 Conger Family Foundation Jeanne and Joseph Goryeb Jacobs Levy Equity Management Gail and Ben Lobel Mary Jane Robertson and James A. Clark The Hyde and Watson Foundation

$25,000 - $49,999 Linda and Jay Hellstrom Jenny and Jeffrey Kalajian Sudy and Bud Mayo Carol and Robert Mulholland Maxine and Harry Riskin Wendy and Gregory Supron

$10,000 - $24,999 Gar Wood N. Burwell The Ellis Family The Walter F. and Alice Gorham Foundation Kathy and Greg Heher Unjeria C. Jackson, MD and Larry E. Thompson Karen and Jefferson Kirby Larena Construction LLC Pamela and Joseph Longo

James K. Malloy Marylyn and Thomas McLaughlin Helen and Jim Quinn Anne and Robert Rooke Elise and Thomas J. Ross, Jr. Brenda and Leonard Sichel Anita J. Siegel Claudia and Kenneth Silverman Joseph Weber

$5,000 - $9,999 Daniel and Meryl Alesandro Sally Epstein Matthew and Teresa Finlay Edward and Beth Gramigna Anita Hotchkiss and Christopher Martin Marcia and Peter Hunter Thomas Jardim and Karen Fountain MATTHEW 18:5 Foundation Lary Wasserman

$1,000 to $4,999 The Elliott Averett Family Mr. and Mrs. Stephen D. Bach Rev. Janet Broderick Louise and Malcolm Chamalian Theresa de Leon Nancy and Flo Brown Foley Joan and James Lynch Dana and Eric Macy Lois and Peter Mancuso Dr. Edward and Norlyn Poto Michael Shoblock Marilyn and Mark Talve Foundation The Wallerstein Foundation for Geriatric Life Improvement Neva and Rich Watson

Naming Opportunities are available for gifts ranging from $500 to $500,000.

Donations at every level make an impact! Please call Marcia Hunter at 973-539-0345 ext. 6514 or email mhunter1@mayoarts.org for more information on how to be a part of this exciting project!

The Starlight Society The Starlight Society membership program offers exclusive benefits to contributors of $1,250 and up. The Starlight Society boasts more than 300 members and serves as the Theatre’s leading source of annual support each year.

For more information on how you can join the Starlight Society, please contact Lana Gusoff, Membership and Special Events Manager, at (973) 539-0345 ext. 6526.

President’s Circle $10,000 and up Wendy Aresty Paul and Bette Carrano Jim and Donna Chambers The Ellis Family Bruce and Antonia Gollob Joe and Jeanne Goryeb Sheridan and John Greeniaus John and Kristin Hyland Bud and Sudy Mayo Clementina, Debra and Ron Sanes Claudia and Kenneth Silverman Producer’s Circle $5,000 -$9,999 Sheri and Steve Alexander Theresa Augustine-Christie Lois Brounell Betty Carroll Christie Family Foundation Mary E. and David L. Cobb Gordon and Cindy Crawford Rob and Nancye Falzon David and Jill Farris Frederick and Katherine Fultz Steve and Kathy Gillen John J. Hallacy and Mary Ann LoFrumento Jay and Linda Hellstrom Ken and Sylvia Isaacson Unjeria C. Jackson, MD and Mr. Larry Thompson Richard and Cindy Johnson Jennifer and Jeffrey Kalajian Mr. and Mrs. Byron Knief Paula and Bill Marino Nancy and Howard Moseson Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mulholland Mr. and Mrs. James Nason Nancy and Jeffrey Rich Mary Jane Robertson and James A. Clark Andrew and Tracy Roettger Bob and Anne Rooke Hank and Jacke Schram Michael and Maria Simoff Mr. and Mrs. Timothy L. Smith Allan and Barbara Staats James and Janet Stanard Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Supron Sonia Turnquist Deborah Vilage and James Wilkinson Director’s Circle $3,000-$4,999 Mr. and Mrs. Stephen D. Bach Chip Carver and Anne DeLaney Katherine Chironna

Ann and Art Corwin Data Designs, Inc. Mr. Paul DeNoon Jean Marie and Robert DiQuollo John and Lisa Ennis Ms. Sarah R. Epstein Tom and Susan Fuller Tobi and George Goldman Orren and Trish Grushkin Jerry and Jerry Happ Mr. and Mrs. Gregory J. Heher Karen and Jeff Kirby Michael Kohner Will and Dyanna McGuire Pam Mondelli and Paul Pazniokas Marianne and Walter Morris Diane and Bob Noelke John F. and Baiba Norton Drs. John O’Grady and Brad Motta Eileen and Larry Paragano Carole and Jack Plaxe Eileen and Carlos Rodriguez Dr. Michael and Mrs. Alice Samach Robert and Sherry Scott Leonard and Brenda Sichel Anita J. Siegel Susan and Rick Sinay Mr. Jon Stewart Artist’s Circle $2,000-$2,999 Arnie and Ruth Aprahamian Patti Aresty Richard and Connie Batherman Kevin and Ginger Brennan Gregg and Jackie Buckalew Denis and Barbara Burke Mr. Gar Wood N. Burwell Michael and Karen Byrne Malcolm and Louise Chamalian Glenn and Eleanor Coutts Robin and Tim Devaney Harriett and Bob Druskin Teresa and Matthew Finlay Caren Frankel and Dr. Jory G. Magidson Caroline and Richard Godfrey Mr. Joseph P. Goryeb, Sr. Virginia and Russell Hawkins Will and Kirstin Henson Kirsten Hotchkiss and Rob Steidlitz Marcia and Peter Hunter Mr. and Mrs. Robin Kinney Frederick K. Kleen, III and Virginia DeLalla Jane and Michael Kurek Mrs. Gloria Lagrassa, Pluckemin Inn

Mark and Cindy Magath Ms. Sandra Mathews Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Matlesky Thomas and Marylyn McLaughlin Nancy and David Medford David F. Miller Steven and Sherry Nalbone Laurie and Joseph Nosofsky Ms. Carolyn Olenowski Mr. and Mrs. Scott Pester Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pfeffer Joyce Prevoznik Sue and Eric Robbins Eileen Rolnick Phillip and Stacey Rubinfeld Carol Schautz Doug and Tracey Sieg Sandra and Arthur Tauber Mr. Don Terwilliger Robert and Kara Toohey Mr. and Mrs. James Van Derveer Thomas and Rebecca Wafer Conductor’s Circle $1,250-$1,999 Susan and Ken Adler Michael and Joanne Aversa Joseph and Teresa Axtell Don Bailey and Heather Althoff Carole Baker and Joseph Ward Mr. Robert C. Bales Jeff and Lee Ann Barone Laurie and Larry Baruch Mr. Jonathan Baskin and Ms. Amy Hill Lynn and Mitch Baumeister Dr. and Mrs. Charles Becht, IV Richard G. Binetti, MD Wendy and Jay Birnbaum Ms. Lori Blitz and Dr. Alan Winter Ken and Lisa Bodmer Michael and Eileen Boos Family Scott and Gail Bresky Rev. Janet Broderick Jay and Diana Buffum Robert and Francoise Burn Harry Carpenter Cynthia and Ed Cashman Robert and Fran Cavalero Pam and Frank Clancey Janet and Robert Cole, MD Stan and Holly Coleman Nancy and William Conger Dr. and Mrs. Adrian Connolly Dr. David and Lynda Conyack James and Doreen Costello Mr. and Mrs. Ronald DeMeo Mike and Mary Ann Denton Marysue and Thomas DePaola E. Steven and Bernadette Doyle John and Karen Dubel

Joan Ducey-Munde and Dan Munde Sally and Gary Eisenreich Bennett Epstein and Jackie Scura Jack and Patrice Farris Mr. John Farry John and Linda Fedinec Kevin Feeley Mrs. Kelly Frank Mr. Arnold Friedman Chris Friedman and Sharon Gordon Dorrie and Brian Gagnon Mr. and Mrs. Neil Gagnon Carol and Jerry Galgano Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gamgort Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Gannet Janice and Fred Ganning Douglas Garno and Beth Van Brunt Mr. Timothy Gearty Mr. Richard Genabith Edda and James Gillen Mr. Richard T. Girards Betty and Arnold Goldstein Edward A. Gramigna, Jr. Lawrence and Florence Green Dana Griffith and Jack Hogoboom Richard and Kathleen Grochala Fred and Susan Gruel Bob and Cynthia Hamburger Jonno and Julie Hanafin Donald Hardman Mary and Brad Harmon Mr. Mark S. Hartmann, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. David Chance Healy Amy and Charles Hendershot Mr. John W. Holman, III Richard and Beth Jenis George P. Jenkins Jr. Diann and Peter Jinks Ken and Jackie Kairys Ezra and Bonnie Kazam Bill and Raellen Kesselman Harry Krystalla Allison and Paul Larena Barbara and Stuart Levy Ellen and Jonathan Lewis Nicky and Paige L’Hommedieu Jeffrey and Lisa Libman Gail and Ben Lobel Paul and Marybeth Lombardino Donald and Barbara Louria Mr. Bruce Lowenhaupt Brian and Tara Luing Kevin and Trisha Luing Anne and Tom MacCowatt Don and Fran MacMaster Mark and Cindy Magath Paul Magnani Mr. James K. Malloy Lois and Peter Mancuso Dr. and Mrs. J. Bartley Martinez Maria and David Martorana Roger and Mary Elyn Matthews Elizabeth Mattson Jim and Sue McArdle David and Lyn McCarthy Barbara McGuire

Donna McNamara and Lawrence Cohen Mr. John Mento Betsy and Sean Monaghan Francis and Wesanne Moran Trish and Michael Morchower Mrs. Susan L. Morris Morristown Antique Center Mr. and Mrs. J. Steven Mueller Mrs. Rachel Mullen Coleen Murphy Stephen and Kirsten Neville Robert L. Parker and Family Jonathan Perelman and Dr. Evelyn Eckert Kim and John Pistner Stephen and Lisa Plavin Judy and Jim Pohlman James Polley John and Peggy Post Norlyn and Edward Poto Martin and Clare Prentice Doug and Myla Pridgen Paul V. Profeta Mr. and Mrs. James F. Quinn Maria Redondo Jane Rehmke and Leland Schubert Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Ribis Lisa and Phil Richards Mark A. Rieger, MD Linda and Mike Rosenberg D.B. and Mary Ross, Jr. Joseph and Marla Runsdorf Nancy and Nelson Schaenen, Jr. Judy and Fred Schiller Rudy and Debora Schloesser Herman Scott and Deborah A. Scott Mr. Gerald W. Scully Michael Shoblock Craig and Cathy Simon Frederic and Joan Sirota Molly Dunn and Len Smith Don and Mary Kaye Sparaco Spinnaker Foundation - The Malmberg Family Bill and Donna Stack Denise S. Starcher Maureen and Paul Tafuro Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Tremblay Mr. and Mrs. Philip M. Waldorf Roxanne Wallace Peter and Lisa Wallburg Leigh and Robin Walters Lary Wasserman Gerard J. Weir Steven Wheatley and Kathryn Shuck Michael and Susan Wilk Mrs. Allison Wilson Joseph Emmett Wilson, Jr. C. R. Wishner Gil and Claire Zweig Ambassador: $750 Mr. David Berry Catherine A. M. Cavanaugh Alice D. Cutler and Robert W. Bensley

Stephen and Norma DeTommaso Michael P. Gallagher Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Gardner Andrew S. Levy, MD Rick Rizzuto Mr. and Mrs. Glen Skar Larry B. and Cheryl L. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Wolfgang Wittling Associate Producer: $500 Mrs. Anna Albanese Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ballestero Cynthia Barkman and Ron Caruso Tom and Linda Bodnar The Boughton Family Mr. Marko Bruinsma Mr. David Buchanan Robert and Mary Bush Dr. E.H. Chesnut, Jr. Mr. John Corbet Jack and Marion Cunic Marian and Bill Cunningham Peter M. Delaporte Tom and Kristen Cunningham Paul and Donna DiAntonio Cuong Do and Lori Rickles The Dollard Family Frank and Kay Failla Mr. William Flannery Mr. and Mrs. Frank Garcia Ms. Daria Goginsky Allen and Sandy Hamilton Mr. Michael Harrison Ms. Kristin Herendeen Ms. Beverly Insull James and Carolyn Kinder Mr. Gary Kulpeksa Alan and Melanie Levitan Mr. Kenneth Massey Ms. Lauren Maybaum William and Linda Moran John and Susan Moschberger Michele and Greg Murray Joseph M. and Jane E. Myers Dr. and Mrs. Michael Needle Audrey Newman and John McKendry Susan O’Brien Alex and Sally Orgren Mrs. Margaret Parker The Pearce Family Ms. Greselda Powell Vlasta and Alan Romanowicz Stacey Rudbart Jan and Jer Russo Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Schneider Patrick and Claire Shadood Peggy and John Shannon Michelle and Michael Shapiro Eric and Debi Sussman The Swope Family Dr. and Mrs. Berton Taffet Dr. and Mrs. Steven A. Wahl Neva and Rich Watson Sheryl and Gary Weine Larry Weinstein and Beverly Zagofsky R. Winter and I. Calderon

Champion: $300 Joe and Tracy Amelio Ms. Marie Anderson Dan and Lisa Andriola Dennis and Sandy Atieh Diane J. Bauer and Gloria E. Bauer Mr. and Mrs. Scott M. Beebe Mr. John M. Bianchi Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Buteux Michelle M. Ceddia Mr. Allen R. Clarke and Mrs. Kate Neel Mr. and Mrs. Paul Clolery Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Coate The Cobleigh Family Dr. Jerry S. Cohen Fred and Susan Corona Michael and Gloria Cortese Mary and Darrell Courtley Mr. Robert Damiano Maureen and Jeff Davis Alison A. Deeb and Stanley T. Olszewski Josie P. Deelsnyder Ronald and Patti DeFilippis Maureen Denman Mr. and Mrs. John and Sally Doris Kristin Elliott Bob and Louise Elsholz Dr. and Mrs. TJ Emmer, Jr. Mr. Richard Ertmann Mr. Chris Evans Jeri and Matt Frankel David and Jennifer Friedland Dr. and Mrs. Robert S. Friedman Stephen and Barbara Froehlich Gardinerville Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Gartner Sandra and Charles Gibson Mr. Neal Godt Andrew H. Graulich Mr. and Mrs. Leonard and Stella Grayson Harold and Pamela Green John T. Grogan, Jr. and Lenore Brady Mr. Gerard J. Guillorn Nancy and William Gulbin Mr. Mark W. Hamilton Ms. Nancy Handal Mr. and Mrs. John Hanley Jim and Kathleen Harris Barbara and Richard Hartman Steve Hauge John and Suzanne Higgins Gail and Robert Hirsch Ms. R. Iradi Ms. Monica Jerussi and Mr. Nicholas Tzoumis Leigh and Carol Johnson Mr. Thomas Judge Stephanie and Mitchell Kane Jennifer and Clem Kaupp, Jr. Bill and Kathy Kelly Jack and Anna Kitson Mr. and Mrs. Steven and Laurie Klauber Melissa and Richard Klemm Chad and Jodi Kokenge Jeffrey and Donna Kraft Mark and Therese Krook

Ms. Barbara Krupinski Dr. and Mrs. Paul Kurtulik Mrs. Margaret H. Laffey Kenneth E. Lasch Gary and Carol S. Lieberman Mike and Sandy Lombardo George and Elizabeth Lonsberry Mr. Craig Lucas and Mrs. Lori Nestor-Lucas Dr. Dale L. Ludwig Drs. William and Julie Timins Lupatkin Philip and Judy Magaletta Debbie and George Mai Jan and Jeff Markey Ms. Judy Martinez Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Mastro Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Mazur Carolyn and Dan McCarthy Ms. Kim McCullough Russell and Christine McIntyre Susan and Steven Miano Dr. and Mrs. Chris Michaels Ken and Nancy Miller Michael and Karle Miller Mr. Vince Minetti Dr. and Mrs. Richard Molinari Joe and Terry Mueller Marian B. and William L. Munson Barbara and Steven Nappen Ms. Penny Nelson Phil and Gen Nicastro Mr. Robert Nichols Vince and Roberta Novak Arnold M. Olshan Ms. Margot A. O’Neill Sara and Vincent Pagano Elizabeth and Michael Palumbo Mr. and Mrs. Ewald Parolari Ms. Bonnie Parr Steve and JoAnn Peck Perry Street Realty Mike and Bobbi Phillips Mrs. Rita Polson Joseph and Lynne Posluszny The Prails and The Cardinales Thomas and Elizabeth Pryma Theo and Barb Purdy Marlene Rabiner Dr. and Mrs. Farhad Rafizadeh Ada Ramos Bruce and Karen Rand Reichenbach Family Ms. Lori Ann Reinhard Helen and Barry Reiter Marjorie and Keith Remland Ann and Warren Rhines Michael and Virginia Rich Rose City Jewelers/Gemologists Dr. Paul and Ms. Connie Rosenberg Steven and Miriam Rosenberg Stephen and Marie Rozan Marc and Linda Rubman Greg and Omie Ryan Mr. Seymour S. Saltus Patricia Santen Eileen K. Saxton Mr. and Mrs. Steven Schlesinger Ms. Susan Schmalfuhs Tom and Kathy Shuey Steve Sibilia

Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Simon Daniel Simonutti Mr. Kevin Sinnott Michele Snyder Mr. and Mrs. Stiner Mrs. Elizabeth Stollenmaier Ms. Margaret H. Stone Walter H. Sutton Mr. and Mrs. Thauvin-Saco Dr. Steven Tobias John and Fran Tort Mr. and Mrs. R. Charles Tschampion Richard and Cheryl Tully Gary Valentine Jeanne and Joseph Walsh Mrs. Eileen Williams Mr. W.J. Williams Jacqui Wyatt The Young Family Jeffrey S. Zeikel Mrs. Debra L. Zimmerly Shirley and Barry Zitomer Mr. Brian Zucker Frank and Loretta Zupa MATCHING GIFTS

We are grateful to the following companies who have generously matched their employees’ charitable gifts to MPAC. Please be sure to check with your Human Resources Department to maximize your support!

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BNY Mellon Chubb & Son Coach Conoco Phillips Deluxe Corporation Foundation Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation Eli Lilly and Company Foundation, Inc. ExxonMobil Foundation Gap Inc. General Re Corporation Horizon Foundation Johnson & Johnson Merck Novartis Pfizer Prudential Foundation RBC Wealth Management Foundation Truist Verizon Voya Foundation As of May 1, 2015

Members Make It Happen The Mayo Performing Arts Center relies on the generosity of its members to help bridge the gap between ticket sales and operating costs. Support from memberships defrays operating costs, and helps to nurture the next generation of arts enthusiasts by funding arts education and outreach programs. Your contributions are truly a re-investment in the community!

Membership benefits include: Sneak Preview and first opportunity to purchase tickets - special discounts at local businesses (see below) - 48-hour advance ticket exachange privileges and more! Membership starts at $150 ($25 for students and $50 for seniors). Please consider becoming a member to ensure the vitality of our arts organization.

Join now! For more information, call 973-539-0345, ext. 6526.

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Encore Society Have you heard about MPAC’s planned giving program? After providing for your family and loved ones, you may want to remember the Mayo Performing Arts Center in your plans. A bequest, annuity or trust will help prepare our organization for future growth. A planned gift to MPAC will ensure that everything you cherish about this institution - from the celebrated artists that grace our stage season after season to the extensive education and community engagement programs that touch thousands of people each year - remains for generations to come. We’d also love to hear from you if you’ve already included MPAC in your plans. By informing us now, we will automatically enroll you as a lifetime member of the Encore Society, an honorary recognition group for individuals who have named MPAC in their estate plans. Members of the Encore Society enjoy special benefits and privileges. If you are interested in leaving a legacy to MPAC, or would like more information, please contact Marcia Hunter, Major Gifts Manager at mhunter1@mayoarts.org or at 973-539-0345 ext 6514. Thank you.

Remembering The Theatre in your estate is a wonderful way to secure your legacy and further our mission to entertain, enrich and educate the diverse population of Northern New Jersey.

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*As of May 1, 2015

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Directory of Facility and Services Assistive Listening Devices are available at the box office prior to each performance.

Accessibility: The orchestra section is accessible to all patrons. The balcony is accessible by elevator. If you need special seating arrangements, please let our box office representatives know at time of purchase.

Large print programs are available upon request.

In Case of a Fire, exits are indicated by the red signs. In the event of a fire or other emergency, please walk to the nearest exit.

MPAC is a barrier-free environment.

Lost and Found is available through house management. Please call 973-539-0345 X 6551.

Please turn off all electronic devices prior to entering the Theatre.

Photography or the recording of any performance or the possession of any device for such photographing or recording inside the Theatre without the expressed permission of the management is prohibited.

Ordering Tickets can be done in person at the box office, on-line at mayoarts.org, or by calling 973-539-8008. Box Office hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 am-6 pm., and two hours prior to a performance.

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