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from the president Dear Friends of Omaha Performing Arts, Welcome to the ‘60s!

HAIRSPRAY hasn’t been on tour since 2009, so I’m delighted that we were able to bring it back to close another amazing Broadway season. The music and script are pure joy, and the underlying messages are as relevant today as ever - the importance of accepting and embracing our differences and working together for positive change.

The appeal of HAIRSPRAY spans generations, and the story of Tracy Turnblad and her big hair and big dreams is beloved by audiences.

Based on the script from the 1988 film, the 2002 Broadway production ran for more than six years and stands as the 22nd longest-running show in Broadway history. It was followed by a nationwide tour, a star-studded 2007 film, and a thrilling live production on NBC in 2016. This new tour reunites that award-winning Broadway creative team and is sure to inspire new fans.

I challenge you to stay in your seat during the high-energy performances. It’s just so much fun, with favorite songs like “You Can’t Stop the Beat” and “Good Morning Baltimore.” And the dialogue is clever and engaging. Still, it has powerful moments of personal reflection.

I hope you’ll enjoy this popular musical as much as all of us do, and I’m excited to introduce this updated version to the next generation!

See you next season for another spectacular year of Broadway!

Joan H. Squires President, Omaha Performing Arts

We’re excited to welcome Lauren Johnson, who plays Lorraine, back home to Omaha and O-pa! As a high school student, she won multiple awards through our Nebraska High School Theater Academy program and served as our Jimmy Awards® representative in NYC in 2016 & 2017, where she was a national finalist for the top award!

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NETworks Presentations presents

H AIR SPR AY T h e B r o a dwa y Mu s i c a l

Book by

Music and Arrangements by

Lyrics by

Mark O’Donnell Thomas Meehan

Marc Shaiman

Scott Wittman Marc Shaiman

Based on the NewLine Cinema film written and directed by John Waters Niki Metcalf Asabi Goodman Charlie Bryant III Ralph Prentice Daniel Billy Dawson Ryahn Evers Addison Garner Emery Henderson Joi D. McCoy Skyler Shields Sydney Archibald Kelly Barberito Tommy Betz Helene Britany Caroline Eiseman Melanie Puente Ervin Craig First Alex Fullerton Annie Gagen Carly Haig Devin Hall Lauren Johnson Sabrina Joseph Greg Kalafatas Kyle Kavully Matthew J. Kelly Stevie LeWarne, Jr. McLaine Meachem Faith Northcutt Nicholas Dion Reese Micah Sauvageau Clint Maddox Thompson Jade Turner Emmanuelle Zeesman and featuring

Andrew Levitt (aka Nina West) as Edna Turnblad Scenic Design

Costume Design

David Rockwell

William Ivey Long

Tour Lighting Design

Sound Design

Paul Miller

Shannon Slaton

Based on the Broadway Design by

Kenneth Posner

Video Design

Patrick W. Lord

Wigs & Hair Design

Orchestrations

Paul Huntley & Bernie Ardia

Music Supervisor

Harold Wheeler

Casting

Keith Thompson

Tour Booking Agency

Musical Coordinator

John Mezzio

Tour Press & Marketing

Stewart/Whitley

The Booking Group

Broadway Booking Office NYC

Musical Conductor

Company Manager

Production Stage Manager

Julius LaFlamme

Luke Meyer

Production Manager

Emily Kritzman

Executive Producer

NETworks Presentations Shelby Stark

General Management

Trinity Wheeler Direction by

Gentry & Associates Pearce Landry-Wegener Choreography by

Matt Lenz

Robbie Roby

Original Choreography by

Jerry Mitchell Original Direction by

Jack O’Brien P ro d u c e d o n B r o a d w a y b y M a r go L i o n , A d a m Ep s t ein , T h e B a r u c h - V ier t el - R o u t h - F r a n kel G r o u p , J a m e s D . S t e r n / D o u g l a s L . M e y e r , R i c k S t ein er / F r ed er ic H . M a y er s o n , S EL & G F O , N ew L in e C in e m a I n A s s o c ia t io n W it h C l e a r C h a n n e l E n t er t a in m en t , A . G o r d o n / E. M c A l l is t er , D . H a r r is / M . S w in s k y , J . & B . O s h e r The W orld Prem iere of HA IRSPRA Y was p roduc ed wi t h t he 5t h A v enue Theat re in S e attl e , W as h in gton D avid Arm strong , Produc i ng A rt i st i c Di rec t or; M ari l ynn Shel don, M an agin g Dir e ctor

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cast

(In order of Appearance) Tracy Turnblad......................................................................................................................NIKI METCALF Corny Collins ..................................................................................................................... BILLY DAWSON Amber Von Tussle ................................................................................................................RYAHN EVERS Brad ...........................................................................................................................................CRAIG FIRST Tammy ..........................................................................................................................KELLY BARBERITO Fender .....................................................................................................................................TOMMY BETZ Brenda .......................................................................................................................................CARLY HAIG Sketch ...................................................................................................................... STEVIE LeWARNE, JR. Shelley ........................................................................................................................... HELENE BRITANY I.Q. ............................................................................................................. CLINT MADDOX THOMPSON Lou Ann .................................................................................................................................ANNIE GAGEN Link Larkin .....................................................................................................................SKYLER SHIELDS Prudy Pingleton................................................................................................. EMMANUELLE ZEESMAN Edna Turnblad................................................................................ANDREW LEVITT (AKA NINA WEST) Penny Pingleton ........................................................................................................ EMERY HENDERSON Velma Von Tussle ........................................................................................................ADDISON GARNER Harriman F. Spritzer ...................................................................................................... GREG KALAFATAS Wilbur Turnblad .............................................................................................RALPH PRENTICE DANIEL Principal ......................................................................................................................... GREG KALAFATAS Seaweed J. Stubbs .....................................................................................................CHARLIE BRYANT III Duane .................................................................................................................. NICHOLAS DION REESE Gilbert ....................................................................................................................................... DEVIN HALL Lorraine ..........................................................................................................................LAUREN JOHNSON Thad ................................................................................................................................... KYLE KAVULLY The Dynamites .......................... SYDNEY ARCHIBALD, MELANIE PUENTE ERVIN, JADE TURNER Mr. Pinky ...................................................................................................................... GREG KALAFATAS Gym Teacher..................................................................................................... EMMANUELLE ZEESMAN Little Inez ................................................................................................................................JOI D. McCOY Motormouth Maybelle ................................................................................................... ASABI GOODMAN Matron .............................................................................................................. EMMANUELLE ZEESMAN Guard.............................................................................................................................. GREG KALAFATAS Pearl ..................................................................................................................MELANIE PUENTE ERVIN Peaches......................................................................................................................SYDNEY ARCHIBALD Cindy Watkins ....................................................................................................................... JADE TURNER SWINGS CAROLINE EISEMAN, ALEX FULLERTON, SABRINA JOSEPH, MATTHEW J. KELLY, McLAINE MEACHEM, FAITH NORTHCUTT, MICAH SAUVAGEAU UNDERSTUDIES

Understudies never substitute for listed performers unless a specific announcement is made at the time of the performance.

For Tracy Turnblad—CAROLINE EISEMAN, FAITH NORTHCUTT; for Edna Turnblad—GREG KALAFATAS, MICAH SAUVAGEAU; for Wilbur Turnblad—GREG KALAFATAS, MICAH SAUVAGEAU; for Penny Pingleton—HELENE BRITANY, CARLY HAIG; for Amber Von Tussle—KELLY BARBERITO, CARLY HAIG; for Link Larkin—TOMMY BETZ, STEVIE LeWARNE, JR.; for Corny Collins—TOMMY BETZ, CRAIG FIRST; for Velma Von Tussle— ANNIE GAGEN, EMMANUELLE ZEESMAN; for Motormouth Maybelle—MELANIE PUENTE ERVIN, LAUREN JOHNSON; for Seaweed J. Stubbs—KYLE KAVULLY, NICHOLAS DION REESE; for Little Inez—SYDNEY ARCHIBALD, McLAINE MEACHEM; for Female Authority Figure—KELLY BARBERITO, CAROLINE EISEMAN; for Male Authority Figure—ALEX FULLERTON, MICAH SAUVAGEAU. Dance Captain FAITH NORTHCUTT Assistant Dance Captain MATTHEW J. KELLY The use of any recording device, either audio or video, and the taking of photographs, either with or without flash, is strictly prohibited. Please turn off all electronic devices such as cellular phones, beepers and watches prior to the beginning of the performance.

ANDREW LEVITT (AKA NINA WEST)

NIKI METCALF

ASABI GOODMAN

CHARLIE BRYANT III

RALPH PRENTICE DANIEL

BILLY DAWSON

RYAHN EVERS

ADDISON GARNER

EMERY HENDERSON

JOI D. McCOY

SKYLER SHIELDS

SYDNEY ARCHIBALD

KELLY BARBERITO

TOMMY BETZ

HELENE BRITANY

CAROLINE EISEMAN

MELANIE PUENTE ERVIN

CRAIG FIRST

ALEX FULLERTON

ANNIE GAGEN

CARLY HAIG

DEVIN HALL

LAUREN JOHNSON

SABRINA JOSEPH

GREG KALAFATAS

KYLE KAVULLY

MATTHEW J. KELLY

STEVIE LeWARNE, JR.

McLAINE MEACHEM

FAITH NORTHCUTT

NICHOLAS DION REESE

MICAH SAUVAGEAU

CLINT MADDOX THOMPSON

JADE TURNER

EMMANUELLE ZEESMAN

musical numbers Baltimore, 1962 Act One

Prologue: “Good Morning Baltimore” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tracy & Company Scene 1: TV Station WZZT & Turnblad Home “The Nicest Kids in Town” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Corny Collins & Council Members Scene 2: At the Vanities “Mama, I’m a Big Girl Now” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edna & Tracy, Velma & Amber, Penny & Prudy, Ensemble Scene 3: TV Station WZZT “I Can Hear the Bells” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tracy “(The Legend of) Miss Baltimore Crabs” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Velma & Council Members Scene 4: Detention Scene 5: Patterson Park High School Gymnasium “The Madison” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Corny & Company Scene 6: WZZT & Turnblad Home “The Nicest Kids in Town” (Reprise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Corny & Council Members “It Takes Two” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Link & Tracy “Velma’s Revenge” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Velma Scene 7: Turnblad Home and Streets of Baltimore “Welcome to the ‘60s”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tracy, Edna, The Dynamites & Company Scene 8: Patterson Park Playground “Run and Tell That” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Seaweed Scene 9: Motormouth Maybelle’s Record Shop “Run and Tell That” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seaweed, Inez & Company “Big, Blonde & Beautiful”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Motormouth, Inez, Tracy, Edna, Wilbur Act Two Scene 1: Baltimore Women’s House of Detention “The Big Dollhouse” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Women “Good Morning Baltimore” (Reprise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tracy Scene 2: Turnblad Home “(You’re) Timeless to Me” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilbur & Edna Scene 3: Tracy’s Jail Cell & Penny’s Bedroom “Without Love” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Link, Tracy, Seaweed, Penny & Company Scene 4: Motormouth Maybelle’s Record Shop “I Know Where I’ve Been” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Motormouth & Company Scene 5: The Baltimore Eventorium “Hairspray” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Corny & Council Members “Cooties” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amber & Council Members “You Can’t Stop the Beat” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tracy, Link, Penny, Seaweed, Edna, Wilbur, Motormouth & Company ORCHESTRA Musical Director/Keyboard—JULIUS LaFLAMME; Associate Conductor/Keyboard—CHARLIE YOKOM; Keyboard—NATHANIEL ZEMBRUSKI; Reeds—JUSTIN BROWN; Trumpet—JOHN JOHNSON; Trombone—JON DOWD; Guitar—MATT PATTON; Bass—RYAN CRUM; Drums—MAX BRAUNSTEIN. Musical Coordinator: JOHN MEZZIO Electronic Music Design: STRANGE CRANIUM Music Preparation: EMILY GRISHMAN MUSIC PREPARATION O-pa.org

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who’s who ANDREW LEVITT (AKA NINA WEST) (Edna Turnblad) is proudly from Columbus, Ohio and thrilled to be returning to Hairspray. He has performed as drag queen Nina West since 2001 and competed on the 11th season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, for which he was named Miss Congeniality. On stage, he starred in regional premiers of Buyer and Cellar (Alex Moore) and Peter and the Starcatcher (Betty Bumbrake) and also appeared in Disney’s The Little Mermaid (Ursula) in 2019. Other TV credits: RuPaul’s Celebrity Drag Race, Dragging the Classics: The Brady Bunch (Alice, Paramount+), This is Me: Pride Celebration Spectacular (Disney+), Say It With Pride: Celebrate Pride 365 (Disney+), The Blue’s Clues Pride Parade Sing Along and The Meaning of Pride, both for Nickelodeon. He provided the voice for the animated short Coaster, as well as being featured on NickJr’s Baby Shark’s Big Show as Gail Whale. He has 3 Billboard-charting EP’s, including the critically acclaimed Drag is Magic, an EP of music for children.

Andrew is featured as Divine alongside Daniel Radcliffe in Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. His new children’s book, The You Kind of Kind is available now. Thank you Mom and Dad, KR, EML, ALE. For PT.

National tour debut! International: Universal Beijing Resort (opening cast) Regional: Oliver! (Fagin), Assassins (Guiteau), It Shoulda Been You (Albert), Tuck Everlasting (Man in Yellow), Seussical (Mr. Mayor), Elf the Musical (Walter Hobbs), The Best Christmas Pageant Ever - the Musical (Reverend Hopkins), Newsies (Pulitzer), Mary Poppins (George Banks), Footloose (Rev. Shaw), 9 to 5 (Hart). Love to friends, family, Gabe, and The Hell’s Kitchen Agency.

BILLY DAWSON (Corny Collins). Billy is thrilled to return to Hairspray as Corny Collins!

International: Universal Studios Japan. Regional: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Quasimodo), The Last Five Years (Jamie), Jekyll & Hyde (Jekyll/Hyde), The Light in the Piazza (Fabrizio), Cabaret (Emcee), The Rocky Horror Show (Dr. Frank-N-Furter). Love and thanks to Mom, CF, Big Mouth Talent, and the Hairspray family. billydawson.net, @dawsonbilly RYAHN EVERS (Amber Von Tussle) is thrilled to bring this bratty blonde to stages across America!

Originally from Denver, Ryahn is an alumnus of the University of Northern Colorado. Select regional/ collegiate roles include Xanadu (Kira), Chicago (Roxie), First Date (Casey). She is forever grateful to her dad, stepmom, sisters, and her team at Ann Steele Agency for supporting her endlessly. She’d like to thank Stewart/Whitley and the entire team at Hairspray for thinking she is talented and funny. @ ryahn

NIKI METCALF (Tracy Turnblad) is thrilled to be taking on a role she’s dreamed of playing since she first saw the original Broadway production! As a New York based actress from Saugerties, NY, and graduate of Montclair State University with a degree in Musical Theatre, some of her favorite credits include The Little Engine that Could Earns Her Whistle (Little Red, ArtsPower National Tour) and …

Spelling Bee (Olive). Beyond grateful to my friends and family for their constant support, and to the team for this incredible opportunity to “eat some breakfast then change the world!” For my angel, Mammie. @ nikimetcalf

ADDISON GARNER (Velma Von Tussle), a southern gal from Alabama, is ecstatic to be back on tour with Hairspray. A musical theater graduate from the University of Mobile, favorite credits include Damn Yankees (Lola), Crazy for You (Irene), Singin’ in the Rain (Lina) and RCCL’s Hairspray. Forever grateful for her family, friends, Sharp Studios, and ATB Talent for their endless encouragement, support, and love. Philippians 4:13. @addisongarner

ASABI GOODMAN (Motormouth Maybelle).

Originally hailing from Oklahoma, Asabi is currently based in Queensland, Australia. Her most recent credits include: Hairspray Australian national tour for Crossroads Live (Motormouth Maybelle), Once On This Island Queensland production for Altitude Theatre (Mama Euralie), Lauren Gunderson’s The Revolutionists Australian premiere for The Curators Theatre (Marianne Angelle), and Disenchanted Australian premier for Mad About Theatre (The Princess Who Kissed The Frog). I wish to thank my family for all of their support, my agents at Kermond Management (Sydney), and the Australian and U.S. Hairspray teams for this wonderful opportunity. asabigoodman.com

EMERY HENDERSON (Penny Pingleton) waited in line for nine hours to audition for this show.

Then, there was a global pandemic. She grew up in Massachusetts with a bunch of ducks.

JOI D. McCOY (Little Inez) is a recent graduate of UCLA’s Musical Theatre program. She grew up in Fort Lauderdale, FL, training in ballet, jazz, modern as well as vocal studies. Regional: Bring It On: The Musical (Eva), Spamalot (Patsy), Once on This Island (Little Ti Moune), Mamma Mia! (Ali).

Joi is excited to travel the country in her dream role with her dream cast. I’d love to thank my family, especially my mom, because without them none of this would be possible. Love y’all! Joidmccoy.com @joi.d.McCoy

CHARLIE BRYANT III (Seaweed J. Stubbs) is a native of Birmingham, Alabama. Charlie is excited to be making his National Tour Debut in the role of Seaweed. The latest credits include Spelling Bee (Mitch), Once on this Island (StoryTeller), and Company (Peter). Charlie gives thanks to all his friends and family for their fantastic support. Social Media: Instagram: @iamcharliebryant Facebook: @Charlie Bryant

SKYLER SHIELDS (Link Larkin) is thrilled to be making his National Tour debut in Hairspray!

Selected credits include Double J/Cover Tony in Saturday Night Fever (Royal Caribbean), Riff in West Side Story (Florida Rep), and Conrad Birdie in Bye Bye Birdie (The Palace Theater). Skyler would like to thank Brian K Herrick and Hells Kitchen

RALPH PRENTICE DANIEL (Wilbur Turnblad).

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who’s who Singin’ in the Rain (Production Tenor), A Chorus Line (Tom). University of Alabama alum. Thanks to his family, friends, and the Movement Talent Agency for their love and support. Check out Spotify for original music. Instagram: @CraigFirst

Agency whom through all things are possible and his parents Scott and Tracy for their unending love and support. Special thanks to EG and KF! @skylercshields SYDNEY ARCHIBALD (Peaches, Dynamite).

National tour debut! Regional: Ain’t Misbehavin’, Dreamgirls, Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella.

New York Conservatory graduate. Endless gratitude to fam, friends, and entire Hairspray team! Trinidad & Tobago jump up!

ALEX FULLERTON (Swing). National tour debut! Favorite credits: Singin’ in the Rain (Don Lockwood), Sh’Boom (Denny), Crazy for You (Custus). Alex has also performed at sea with Disney Cruise Line. Thanks Mom & Dad! BFA: Boston Conservatory, rep: HKA, @AlexFullerton28

KELLY BARBERITO (Tammy), a proud native of New Orleans and a graduate of UATD, is so excited to be returning to the cast of Hairspray! National Tour: Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Swing, Assistant Dance Captain). Kelly would like to thank her About Artists, NETworks, Matt, and her family for their continuous love and support. She dedicates this performance to her beloved grandmaw.

ANNIE GAGEN (Lou Ann), originally from Cleveland, OH, is thrilled to be making her national tour debut! BA Dance, minor in Musical Theatre, Point Park University. She has performed 15+ productions with Norwegian Cruise Line. Favorite credits: Beauty and the Beast (Paper Mill Playhouse), Burn the Floor: My Revolution, Chicago, Thoroughly Modern Millie. Thanks to Stewart/Whitley for this opportunity and to my family for their constant support! @AnnieGagen

TOMMY BETZ (Fender). Thrilled to be joining the Hairspray company! National Tour: The Sound of Music. Regional: North Shore, Fulton, Engeman, Forestburgh. Special thanks to Matt, the entire creative team and everyone at NETworks. Love to my family for their undying support. @tommyfbetz

CARLY HAIG (Brenda) is elated to be continuing her Hairspray journey as the fun-loving, freewheeling Brenda! National Tour: Anastasia, Hairspray (Swing). Regional credits: Beauty and the Beast (La Mirada/Moonlight), Holiday Inn (MTW), West Side Story (5-Star), Matilda (La Mirada). Cruise Ship: Grease (RCCL). Love and gratitude to the Hairspray Team, Stewart/ Whitley, FSE, and her family and friends. Thank you, thank you, thank you. @carly.haig

HELENE BRITANY (Shelley) is making her national tour debut but has been working in entertainment all her life. Credits: Hairspray Live!

(Shelley, NBC), “Ain’t Your Mama” (Jennifer Lopez music video), etc. She has been signed to two major record labels and her song was featured in a Ford Fusion national commercial. Her released songs are on all streaming platforms. She is grateful for her family and friends for their love and support, ecstatic for Hairspray coming back into her life, and thankful for all those involved.

DEVIN HALL (Gilbert) Grateful! International: MSC Cruises (Male Singer #2) National Tours: Rent (u/s Paul/Angel). Regional: Forever Plaid (Jinx), Legally Blonde (Nikos), Rent (Benny), Aida (Mereb), Sister Act (Tj), Hairspray (Seaweed; Valley Theater nominee for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical).

Much gratitude to NETworks Presentations and Brian Keith Graziani at HK Agency! @devin_hall

CAROLINE EISEMAN (Swing). National tour debut! Regional: The Muny, Stages St. Louis, Studio Tenn, Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre.

Favorite Credits: 42nd Street (Peggy Sawyer), Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Charlotte), Bright Star (Lucy Grant). Proud Belmont University Musical Theatre Alum. Endless love to the Hairspray team, Stewart/Whitley, BUMT and her incredible family. For Patti, Judie and Jane. @caroline.eiseman

LAUREN JOHNSON (Lorraine) is excited to be making her national tour debut. Credits: Into the Woods (The Witch), Godspell (“Turn Back O’ Man” soloist), Kinky Boots (Pat). Proud alum of Viterbo University. Go V-Hawks! Thanks to her parents and brother for their unending love and support, and her team at FSE for being in her corner from the beginning. @laurenjohnsononstage

MELANIE PUENTE ERVIN (Pearl, Dynamite).

National tour debut! Melanie is an Afro-Latinx actor, singer from Voorhees, New Jersey. Based in New York City, Melanie is passionate about expanding empathy through art and performance, while trying every day to gain a better understanding of our world.

She is grateful for everyone who has supported and guided her to where she is now. Training: The American Musical and Dramatic Academy, New York City. Some theatre credits include: Aida (Aida), Footloose (Rusty), Theory of Relativity (Caroline). melaniepuenteervin.com

SABRINA JOSEPH (Swing) is making her national tour debut in Hairspray! DeSales University ‘19.

Regional: Ragtime, Evita (Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival). Teaching Artist with Broadway for Arts Education. She would like to thank her beautiful friends, family, and mentors for their love and guidance. Hugs and kisses! This is for Andrea. @ sabrina_j97 GREG KALAFATAS (Harriman F. Spritzer, Mr. Pinky, Principal, Guard). Previous National Tours: Something Rotten (Nostradamus), Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (The Big Bopper), The Drowsy

CRAIG FIRST (Brad) is making his national tour debut, but this marks his 4th production of Hairspray! Regional: Newsies (Morris Delancey),

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Chaperone. Endless thanks to family, friends, and the entire Hairspray team for making this possible. gregkalafatas.com, @gregkala

Endless love and thanks to his mentors, Matt, Benton, NETworks, and most of all his family.

JADE TURNER (Cindy Watkins, Dynamite) is so excited to be joining Hairspray! National Tour: Escape to Margaritaville. Regional: Asolo Rep’s Ragtime, Roe, and The Music Man directed by Jeff Calhoun. Film: Ben Platt’s “Temporary Love” music video. University of Tampa ‘17. Thanks to Avalon Artists Group, Stewart/Whitley, friends and family! @jayglotay

KYLE KAVULLY (Thad). Professional debut.

Kyle is a NY-based performer and student at Brown University. He has performed in over 15 productions in his hometown and trains at Ultimate Dance Academy under Anthony Borello. Thank you Stewart/Whitley Casting for this opportunity and to my family for their support! @kylekavully

EMMANUELLE ZEESMAN (Prudy Pingleton, Gym Teacher, Matron) is a proud Canadian and thrilled to be part of this magic! National Tours/ OffBroadway: Finding Neverland, The Wizard of Oz, Guys and Dolls, Passion, Blood Brothers (CCC Best Actress Award), and five seasons with symphony orchestras across four continents. Thanks to the creative team and to Stewart/ Whitley Casting! Love to Mamaman, Papa, and all my family and friends! @emmanuellezeesman

MATTHEW J. KELLY (Swing, Asst. Dance Captain). National tour debut! Proud UAB Music Theatre Alum. Favorite credits: The Addams Family (Lucas Beineke), Matilda (Rudolpho), Kinky Boots (Ensemble, u/s Lola). Many thanks to Matt, Robbie, Stewart/Whitley Casting and the entire Hairspray Team! Love to my Mom, Dad and Brother! Reps: HellsKitchen Agency @matthewj.kelly STEVIE LeWARNE, JR. (Sketch). Originally from Des Moines, Iowa, Stevie is grateful to be back on the Hairspray tour! Select credits: Jersey Boys (Bob Gaudio, NCL), Hairspray (Dance Captain/Swing, 2021-22 National Tour), Miss Saigon (Ensemble/ u/s Chris, WPPAC). Proud NYU Steinhardt Alum.

Much love and gratitude to his family, friends, and representation at Bloc NYC. Insta: @stevielewarne Website: stevielewarne.com

MARK O’DONNELL (Book). Plays: That’s It, Folks!; Fables for Friends; The Nice and the Nasty (all produced at Playwrights Horizons), and Strangers on Earth and Vertigo Park (both produced by Zena Group Theatre). He wrote the book and lyrics for the musical Tots in Tinseltown.

Mr. O’Donnell collaborated with Bill Irwin on an adaptation of Moliere’s Scapin, and he co- authored a translation of Feydeau’s A Flea in Her Ear, both for the Roundabout. For Manhattan Theatre Club, he translated Jean Claude Carriere’s La Terrasse.

He has published two collections of comic stories Elementary Education and Vertigo Park and Other Tall Tales (both Knopf), as well as two recent novels, Getting Over Homer and Let Nothing You Dismay (both now in Vintage paperback). His humor, cartoons, and poetry have appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Atlantic, Spy, The New Republic, and Esquire, among many others. He has received a Guggenheim Fellowship, the Lecomte du Nuoy Prize, and the George S. Kaufman Award.

McLAINE MEACHEM (Swing) (Mac) is originally from Fort Worth, TX. She studied and trained in dance and musical theater at Ft. Worth Academy of FA. Her previous credits include Mamma Mia! (Ali), Hairspray (Lil Inez), A Chorus Line (Bebe).

FAITH NORTHCUTT (Swing, Dance Captain) is so excited to be returning to Hairspray! Select credits: A Chorus Line (Maggie) at The Wick, Freaky Friday (Gretchen), Grease (Jan), and Newsies (Buttons) at MTWichita. Recent FSU Music Theatre graduate. Sending thanks and love to the whole Hairspray team and to her family and friends. faithnorthcutt.com, @faithnorthcutt

THOMAS MEEHAN (Book) won the 2003 Tony Award for co-writing the book for Hairspray, after having won the 2001 Tony Award for co- writing the book of The Producers. In 1977, he received his first Tony Award for writing the book of Annie, which was his first Broadway show, and he has since written the books for the musicals I Remember Mama, Ain’t Broadway Grand, Annie Warbucks, Bombay Dreams, and Cry- Baby. In addition, he is a long-time contributor of humor pieces, including “Yma Dream” to The New Yorker, an Emmy Award-winning writer of television comedy, and a collaborator on a number of screenplays, including Mel Brooks’ Spaceballs, To Be or Not to Be, and the film version of The Producers. He is also the co-author for the libretto of 1984, an opera composed by Lorin Maazel and based on George Orwell’s classic novel of the same name, which had its world premiere in the spring of 2003 at London’s Royal Opera House and was performed at La Scala in Milan. Mr. Meehan is a member of the Council of the Dramatists Guild.

NICHOLAS DION REESE (Duane) is from Enterprise, AL and is excited to be making his national tour debut in Hairspray! To God, family, and friends, much love and gratitude.

MICAH SAUVAGEAU (Swing). An Alaska native originally from Chugiak. Credits: Beauty and the Beast (Cogsworth), The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Chairman), Saucy Jack & the Space Vixens (Booby), Guys and Dolls (Nicely Nicely). Thank you to the cast, creatives, production team, and the audience for bringing joy back to the theatre!

CLINT MADDOX THOMPSON (I.Q.) is thrilled to be joining Hairspray! Select credits: The Wizard of Oz (National Tour), A Chorus Line (Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival), A Bronx Tale (Axelrod Performing Arts), Mamma Mia! (Virginia Musical Theatre), Elf the Musical (Gateway Playhouse).

Follow his journey as an entertainer and model highlighting his southern roots @clintmthompson.

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MARC SHAIMAN (Music & Arrangements, Disney’s Mary Poppins Returns starring Emily Blunt, Lyrics) is a composer/lyricist/arranger/performer Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Meryl Streep. The song working in films, television, musical theater, and “The Place Where Lost Things Go” was nominated recordings. He has won several honors, including for an Oscar. a Tony, an Emmy, a Grammy, plus seven Oscar JACK O’BRIEN (Original Director) has won nominations. Film: Mary Poppins Returns (Two Oscar, BAFTA, Golden Globe, Grammy noms.), three Tony Awards for his direction of Hairspray, Henry IV, and The Coast of Utopia. His other recent Sleepless in Seattle, Patch Adams, The First Wives Club, The American President, South Park: Bigger, Broadway credits include Arthur Miller’s All My Sons, Carousel, The Front Page, Charlie and the Longer & Uncut (all Oscar noms.), Beaches, When Harry Met Sally, City Slickers, The Addams Family, Chocolate Factory, It’s Only a Play, Macbeth, The Nance, Dead Accounts, Catch Me If You Can, Sister Act, A Few Good Men, Hocus Pocus, The Impressionism, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Tony Bucket List, Hairspray, and The Star (Golden nom.), Imaginary Friends, The Invention of Love Globe nom. with Mariah Carey). Broadway (with (Tony nomination and Drama Desk winner),The Full co-lyricist Scott Wittman): Hairspray (Tony and Monty (Tony nom.), More to Love, Getting Away Grammy), Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me, Catch with Murder, The Little Foxes, Damn Yankees, Two Me If You Can (Tony nom.), Charlie and The Shakespearean Actors (Tony nom.) and Porgy and Chocolate Factory, this fall a new musical version Bess (Tony nom.).Off- Broadway credits include of Some Like It Hot, and next year, Smash (based on Tom Stoppard’s The Hard Problem, Pride’s Crossing, the TV show). TV: Saturday Night Live (Emmy and and Hapgood (Lucille Lortel Award). Other Golden Globe noms.), Smash (Emmy and Golden productions include Il Trittico at the Metropolitan Globe noms.), The Oscars with Billy Crystal Opera, Guys and Dolls at Carnegie Hall,Much Ado (Emmy), The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson About Nothing for The Public’s Shakespeare in the (with final guest Bette Midler), and countless appearances with Neil Patrick Harris, Nathan Lane, Park, Love Never Dies and Hairspray (Olivier nom.)

Jennifer Hudson, Jack Black, and Will Ferrell, in London, which saw a revival at the Coliseum in London last summer. Mr. O’Brien was the Artistic among others. He has produced/arranged recordings Director of the Old Globe Theatre from 1981 till and performances for Bette Midler, Harry Connick 2007. He has directed six programs for PBS’s Jr., Peter Allen, Eric Clapton, Diane Keaton, Patti American Playhouse. His book, Jack Be Nimble, is LuPone, Steve Martin, Barbra Streisand, Robin published by Farrar, Strauss and Giroux and his next Williams, and many more. Recent projects include volume, Jack in the Box: or, How to Goddamn Direct, Rogers: The Musical for Marvel/Disney+’s will also be published by FSG. Hawkeye, incidental music for Plaza Suite, and the score for Universal’s Billy Eichner romcom Bros. MATT LENZ (Director). Broadway: Hairspray, His online opus Prop 8 - The Musical was a Webbie Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Catch Me If Award winner.

You Can, The Velocity of Autumn (Associate Director on original productions), Disney’s Beauty SCOTT WITTMAN (Lyrics). Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Award winning lyricist, director, writer, and the Beast (Resident Director). Off-Broadway: Pageant: The Musical (Drama Desk nom.), The and conceiver Scott Wittman co-wrote the lyrics for the hit musical Hairspray (Tony, Grammy, Irish Curse, Idaho! The Comedy Musical, The Olivier Award) with creative partner Marc Shaiman. Great Daisy Theory, Fingers and Toes, and Alan Ball’s Tense Guy. National Tours: Charlie and the Wittman served as an executive producer on the Chocolate Factory, The Sound of Music, A Christmas hit film starring John Travolta. Nominated for a Story: The Musical, Cheers: Live on Stage, Catch Golden Globe, Grammy, and two Emmy Awards Me If You Can, The Who’s Tommy, and Hairspray. for the original songs on NBC’s musical drama International: Productions of Hairspray in Australia, Smash. Shaiman and Wittman’s original score for the South Africa, the UK, Toronto, and Germany.

Marilyn Monroe musical Bombshell was released by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Australian Sony Records. Scott and Marc’s Broadway writing credits include Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me, tour. Regional: Numerous plays and musicals at Paper Mill Playhouse, George Street Playhouse, the which Scott also directed, Catch Me If You Can MUNY, Ogunquit Playhouse, Cape Playhouse, North (Tony nom. for Best Musical), and Charlie and Carolina Theatre, Maltz Jupiter Theater, Forestburgh the Chocolate Factory on Broadway and the West Playhouse, Zach Theatre, Gulfshore Playhouse End. And the new Broadway musical of Some Like and Casa Manana. Matt is the founding Artistic it Hot at the Schubert Theatre. Scott has created Director of In The Works~In The Woods, a festival and directed concerts for Patti LuPone. He has of new plays and musicals. Member SDC. www. created solo shows for Christine Ebersole and Nathan mattlenzdirector.com Lane, as well as writing for Bette Midler’s 2015 Divine Intervention World Tour. Off-Broadway, JERRY MITCHELL (Original Choreographer) he conceived and directed Jukebox Jackie starring received the Tony Award for Best Choreography Justin Vivian Bond at La Mama, and Bridget twice—for the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Everett’s Rockbottom at the Public Theatre. His Kinky Boots (also Tony nom. for Best Director), notorious and legendary Downtown shows are in the and the revival of La Cage aux Folles. Most recent permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art Broadway: Pretty Woman (Director/ Choreographer), in New York. Marc and Scott also wrote the score to now playing on Tour across the U.S. and on the West O-pa.org

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End. He directed the Gloria Estefan musical On Your Feet! (also international tour, London’s Coliseum Theatre), and was nominated for an Olivier Award for his choreography in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, which he also directed and co-produced in London.

In the 35 preceding years, Jerry has been involved with more than 50 Broadway, West End, and touring productions, starting as a dancer for Agnes de Mille in Brigadoon and thereafter assisting Michael Bennett and Jerome Robbins. His Broadway debut as Choreographer, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, was followed by The Full Monty (Tony nom.), The Rocky Horror Show, Hairspray (Tony nom., NBC Live), Gypsy, Never Gonna Dance (Tony nom.), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Tony nom.), La Cage aux Folles, Imaginary Friends, Legally Blonde (Tony nom., which he also directed on Broadway and in London), Catch Me If You Can, and Kinky Boots. He is currently developing a new musical, Becoming Nancy. He also choreographed the Off- Broadway productions and films of Hedwig & The Angry Inch and Jeffrey. Jerry conceived and created Broadway Bares, a comedy burlesque show performed annually in NYC for the past 30 years and raising over 24.5 million dollars for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS to date.

Gun, The Mystery of Irma Vep, Cabaret, Chicago (New York, London, Melbourne, Vienna, Stockholm, Amsterdam), Steel Pier, 1776, Smokey Joe’s Cafe (New York, London, Las Vegas, tours), Crazy For You (Tony, Outer Critics Circle, Dora awards), London, Toronto (Dora Award), Tokyo; Guys and Dolls (Drama Desk Award); Madison Square Garden’s annual A Christmas Carol; Six Degrees of Separation; Assassins (1991 Obie Award for outstanding achievement); Lend Me a Tenor (Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle awards); Nine (Tony, Drama Desk, Maharam awards); Robert Wilson’s Hamletmachine; Leonard Bernstein’s A Quiet Place and Trouble in Tahiti (Vienna State Opera, La Scala, Houston Grand Opera, Kennedy Center); The Lost Colony; Mick Jagger for the Rolling Stones’ Steel Wheels tour; Siegfried and Roy at the Mirage Hotel; Paul Taylor; Twyla Tharp; Peter Martins; David Parsons; Susan Stroman.

KENNETH POSNER (Lighting Design) designs extensively Off-Broadway, for resident theatres and touring productions throughout the United States, as well as internationally. He began his design career in the early 1990s s the lighting designer for the Berkshire Theatre Festival in Stockbridge, MA. Selected Broadway credits include Mr. Saturday Night, Beetlejuice, Pretty Woman, Mean Girls, War Paint, Tuck Everlasting, Disgraced, On Your Feet, If/Then, Kinky Boots, Pippin, Cinderella, Hairspray, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Legally Blonde, Catch Me If You Can, The Coast of Utopia: Shipwreck, Other Desert Cities, The Merchant Of Venice, The Little Foxes, The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer, Finding Neverland, and Wicked.

ROBBIE ROBY (Choreography) has been part of the Hairspray family for 18 years, originally as the dance captain for the Broadway and Las Vegas productions. Select choreography credits include: Joseph… Dreamcoat (staring David Archuleta), Sister Act (Kansas City Starlight, Pittsburgh CLO), Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Tuacahn, Ordway Theatre, and Pittsburgh CLO), Little Shop of Horrors (Sacramento Music Circus), Disney’s The Little Mermaid (The 5th Avenue Theatre), Shrek (Walnut Street Theatre, Sacramento Music Circus), and Broadway Backwards (New Amsterdam Theatre; NYC). As a performer, Robbie was the dance captain for Broadway/Touring productions of Billy Elliot, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, and Monty Python’s Spamalot.

DAVID ROCKWELL (Scenic Design) Broadway: Into the Woods; Take Me Out; Tootsie; Kiss Me, Kate; Lobby Hero; She Loves Me (Tony, Drama Desk, and OCC awards); On the Twentieth Century (Tony nom.); You Can’t Take It With You (Tony nom.); Kinky Boots (Tony nom.); Lucky Guy (Tony nom.); Hairspray (Tony, Drama Desk, OCC noms.); and the upcoming production of A Beautiful Noise. Off-Broadway: Into the Woods; Seven Deadly Sins; Soundtrack of America; A Bright Room Called Day; and Shakespeare in the Park. Founder and President of Rockwell Group, an architecture and design firm based in New York with offices in Los Angeles and Madrid. He is the author of four books on architecture and design, including Drama (Phaidon 2021). Honors: AIANY President’s Award, Cooper Hewitt National Design Award, Presidential Design Award.

PAUL MILLER (Tour Lighting Design). Broadway: Ruben & Clay’s Christmas Show, Amazing Grace, The Illusionists, Legally Blonde, Freshly Squeezed, Laughing Room Only. National Tours: The Illusionists, Elf the Musical, The Producers, Hairspray, Nunsense. Many commercial OffBroadway productions and City Center Encores!

Regional: The Old Globe, Stratford Shakespeare Festival (Ontario), DC Shakespeare, Chicago Shakespeare, Idaho Shakespeare, Great Lakes Theatre Co, Asolo Rep, American Conservatory Theatre, Cleveland Playhouse, Pasadena Playhouse, The Goodspeed Opera House, Pittsburgh CLO, and Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre, among others. Ballet: The New Jersey Ballet, Eglevsky Ballet, Grand Rapids Ballet. Television: Live from Lincoln Center, Netflix, Showtime, Comedy Central. International: Productions in São Paulo, Toronto, London, Vienna, Milan (Teatro alla Scala), Manila, Johannesburg, Beijing, Slovenia, Canada, and Mexico. Paul has been the Lighting Director for the internationally televised New Year’s Eve Celebration from New York’s Times Square for the last 20 years. He is originally from Chicago and trained at The Theatre School at DePaul University.

WILLIAM IVEY LONG (Costume Design).

Credits: The Producers, Seussical, The Man Who Came to Dinner, The Music Man, Contact; Swing!, Epic Proportions, The Civil War, Annie Get Your

SHANNON SLATON (Sound Design) has designed many national tours including Shrek; Once on this Island; The Producers; Kiss Me, Kate; Noise/Funk; The Full Monty; Contact; A Chorus Line; Tap Dogs;

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Sweeney Todd; The Wizard of Oz; The Drowsy Chaperone; and The Wedding Singer. He was production sound for The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway and national tour, and advance sound for Wicked. Shows he has mixed on Broadway include Springsteen on Broadway, Man of La Mancha, Bombay Dreams, A Christmas Carol, Sweet Charity, Jersey Boys, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The Drowsy Chaperone, Spring Awakening, Fela!, Anything Goes, Annie, Legally Blonde, and Cabaret.

PATRICK W. LORD (Video Design) is a projection and video designer, whose work has been seen across the county. He has designed the National Tours of Hairspray and the new tour of On Your Feet, and was on the video team for the first tour of Mean Girls as the animator. In addition, he has had the privilege to design critically acclaimed world premieres at theaters like Lincoln Center and The Kennedy Center for Performing Arts with playwrights like Lauren Gunderson, Finegan Kruckemeyer, Robert Schenkkan and others. His career also includes extensive work at regional theaters across the country like Shakespeare Theatre Company, Olney Theatre Center, Flatrock Playhouse, Croswell Opera House, Skylight Music Theatre and many more, especially in the Washington DC area, which he calls home.

Outside of his theatre work, Patrick has designed for Grammy award winning musicians and creative directed projects for numerous NBA and NHL teams’ special events. patrickwlord.com

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as orchestrator and music supervisor include CoCo, Two Gentlemen of Verona, The Wiz, Little Me (Tony nom.), A Chorus Line, The Tap Dance Kid, Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music, Fame, The Life (Tony nom.), Side Show, Swing! (Tony nom.), The Full Monty. He acted as Musical Director for the Summer Olympics in Atlanta, and composed the score for the film Love! Valour! Compassion! He is married to actress/singer Hattie Winston.

KEITH THOMPSON (Music Supervisor) is an award-winning musical director, arranger, and composer. He created, directed and produced The Cocktail Cabaret which enjoyed a successful yearlong run at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Keith is the founder and host of The Composers Showcase, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides a platform for composers to share their original musical creations at The Smith Center in Las Vegas.

Professional credits include musical director for Jersey Boys, The Producers, Hairspray, and We Will Rock You, the QUEEN musical, as well as first national tours of Mamma Mia! and Cabaret.

JOHN MEZZIO (Music Coordinator) has conducted national tours including State Fair starring John Davidson, Victor Victoria starring Toni Tennille, and Cinderella starring Eartha Kitt and Deborah Gibson. Additionally, Mr. Mezzio was Associate Conductor for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express at the Las Vegas Hilton. National tours: Oklahoma!, The Producers, Spring Awakening, Memphis, Beauty and the Beast, and Elf the Musical.

PAUL HUNTLEY (Wigs & Hair Design). London born Paul Huntley is a special Tony Award Winner as well as a Drama Desk recipient. Paul has worked on hundreds of Broadway projects since arriving in this country in 1972. His projects have included Cats; Amadeus; Kiss Me, Kate; The Producers and Hairspray. He has also worked with some of the most talented leading ladies of the American Cinema. They include Bette Davis, Vivien Leigh, Mae West, Glenn Close, Angela Lansbury and Jessica Lange. Movies are Christopher Plummer in “The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus” and Willem Dafoe in “Cirque Du Freak.”

JULIUS LaFLAMME (Conductor/Keyboard) is a Music Director, Arranger, and Composer based in Boston. Regional: Passing Strange, West Side Story, Tommy, Xanadu, Spring Awakening, Songs for a New World, A New Brain, Rocky Horror Picture Show.

He studied musical theater writing and direction at Berklee College of Music.

STEWART/WHITLEY (Casting). Duncan Stewart CSA and Benton Whitley CSA. Broadway/NY: Hadestown (Artios Award), Chicago, Paradise Square, Rock of Ages, The Lightning Thief, ...the Great Comet of 1812, Elf the Musical, On the Town, Pippin, La Cage aux Folles, Radio City Christmas Spectacular. TV/Film: Netflix, 20th Century Fox, NBC, Lionsgate, Disney Channel. West End/UK: Hadestown, Thriller Live, Menier Chocolate Factory.

Tours: Hadestown, Hairspray, Waitress, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Finding Neverland, Into the Woods, We Will Rock You. Regional: ART, Berkeley Rep, Alley, Bay Street, For the Record, TUTS, Hollywood Bowl, McCarter, Signature, RCCL. @ stewartwhitley, stewartwhitley.com

BERNIE ARDIA (Wigs & Hair Design) is a California native with a 40-year career starting in print and television. He has designed for over 75 productions including: Cameron Mackintosh’s Les Misérables and Oliver, Kiss of the Spider Woman with Chita Rivera, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express (Las Vegas), Cinderella with Eartha Kitt, and Hairspray (recreating Paul Huntley’s designs).

He is also the author of Barbra Streisand in New York City, and presenting the upcoming At Sea with Patrick Dennis, My Madcap Mexican Adventure with the Author of Auntie Mame (pub. Ratteling Good Yarns).

EMILY KRITZMAN (Production Stage Manager) studied Stage Management at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. She is honored to be a part of the national tour of Hairspray. Former credits include Waitress and Anastasia. She would like to thank her family and friends for their support

HAROLD WHEELER (Orchestrations). From the time he conducted the Broadway musical Promises, Promises to the year Dreamgirls won six Tony Awards, Harold Wheeler has been in the front ranks of entertainment as a conductor, composer, arranger and performer. Additional theatre credits

MEGAN BELGAM (Assistant Stage Manager) is thrilled to be joining the Hairspray Team! National

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Radio (Apple Podcasts, Spotify). Love to Alan, Colin, Richard, Sawyer, Huck, Curry and Alfie. @trinityonbroadway

Tour: Waitress (Lulu), To Kill a Mockingbird.

Regional: Escape to Margaritaville (Ogunquit), Frozen Jr. (Ogunquit), Winter Wonderland (American Music Theatre), Aladdin (Fulton). Proud graduate of Penn State University. Thanks for supporting the arts!

LUKE MEYER (Company Manager) is thrilled to be joining the Hairspray family and returning to NETworks. He has toured extensively over the past decade as both a musician and Company Manager.

Past Management credits: Friends the Musical Parody (off-B’way/tour), The Office! A Musical Parody(tour), Sasha Velour’s Smoke & Mirrors (US tour), Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (tour), Love, Actually? A Musical Parody (off-B’way), Emojiland the Musical (tour).

NETWORKS PRESENTATIONS (Producer) is an industry-leading producer of touring theatrical productions, committed to delivering quality entertainment to audiences worldwide for more than 25 years. Current and upcoming productions include 1776, Anastasia, Beetlejuice, The Book of Mormon, Come From Away, Fiddler on the Roof, Funny Girl, Hairspray, Les Misérables, Mean Girls, Peter Pan, and To Kill a Mockingbird. networkstours.com STAFF FOR HAIRSPRAY EXECUTIVE PRODUCER Trinity Wheeler

GENTRY & ASSOCIATES (General Management) has managed nearly 250 national and international touring theatrical productions over the past 25 years. Current and upcoming productions include 1776, Anastasia, Beetlejuice, The Book of Mormon, Come From Away, Fiddler on the Roof, Funny Girl, Hairspray, Les Misérables, Mean Girls, Peter Pan, and To Kill a Mockingbird.

BROADWAY BOOKING OFFICE NYC (Tour Press and Marketing) is a leading theatrical tour booking, marketing and press company representing award-winning musicals and plays. Currently: Jersey Boys, Beautiful – The Carole King Musical, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Hairspray, To Kill a Mockingbird, Potted Potter, The Crown Live!, world premiere new works Designing Women and Here You Come Again, and a new Broadway-bound production of The Secret Garden. BBO serves as consultant for Transcendence Theatre Company in Sonoma and the North American tour of Les Misérables. bbonyc.com

GENERAL MANAGEMENT Gentry & Associates Gregory Vander Ploeg Pearce Landry-Wegener Steven Varon-Moore Madeline McCluskey Heather Moss PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT NETworks Presentations Jason Juenker Hector Guivas Shelby Stark Walker White pesci TOUR PRESS AND MARKETING Broadway Booking Office NYC Steven Schnepp, David Freeland, Kent McIngvale N. Meredyth Davis, Deb Fiscella, Allison Engallena CASTING STEWART/WHITLEY Duncan Stewart, CSA & Benton Whitley, CSA Joey Montenarello, CSA; Micah Johnson-Levy Afsheen Misaghi; Samantha Walsh

THE BOOKING GROUP (Tour Booking Agency) has represented 27 Tony Award® winning Best Musicals and Plays. Current tours include: Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, Come From Away, The Book of Mormon, Hadestown, Mean Girls, MJ The Musical, Pretty Woman, 1776, Six, Tina, To Kill A Mockingbird, Anastasia, Chicago, Hairspray, and My Fair Lady. Future tours include: A Wonderful World; Funny Girl; Mamma Mia!; Mrs. Doubtfire; New York, New York; Peter Pan Goes Wrong; Some Like It Hot; Sweeney Todd; and The Wiz. TRINITY WHEELER (Executive Producer).

Broadway: 1776 (dirs. Diane Paulus and Jeffrey Page), Les Misérables. National Tours: The Sound of Music (dir. Jack O’Brien), Finding Neverland, Once on This Island, Waitress, The SpongeBob Musical, Chicago, Dirty Dancing, Elf the Musical, The Producers, The Wedding Singer, Oklahoma!, Funny Girl, The Wizard of Oz, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, The Phantom of the Opera, Mary Poppins, Young Frankenstein starring Roger Bart, and Rent starring Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp.

Current projects: Les Misérables, Hairspray, 1776, Peter Pan (dir. Lonny Price). Host of Rhapsody

TOUR DIRECTION THE BOOKING GROUP Meredith Blair Rich Rundle and Brian Brooks thebookinggroup.com Production Stage Manager ................Emily Kritzman Assistant Stage Manager ...................Megan Belgam Company Manager ................................... Luke Meyer Associate Company Manager .....................Kyle Hess Associate Director ............................ Leonard Sullivan Assistant Choreographer ........................ Gabi Stapula Associate Scenic Design ............................. Dick Jaris Costume Coordinator ..................................Kurt Alger Assistant Costume Coordinator .................DJ Plunkett Assistant Lighting Design .................... Wheeler Moon Moving Lighting Programmer ............ Parker Conzone Associate Sound Design ..................... Marisa Barnes Assistant Video Design ..............................Paul Deziel Video Programmer .................................. Alex Gendal Head Carpenter........................................Tom Willson Assistant Carpenter ..............................Michael Bruno Flyman ................................................ Aaron Graham Head Electrician ............................................Sid Cory Assistant Electrician ..........................Tristan Rhoades Head Audio..............................................Tanner Elker Assistant Audio .................................... Nicolas Kunkel

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who’s who Head Props .............................................Sara Sharos Head Wardrobe ...............................Elizabeth Howard Assistant Wardrobe ......................... Adrianna Covone Hair/Makeup Supervisor......................Cheyenne Hart Assistant Hair/Makeup........................Michael Roman Swing Tech ................................................ Jack Sears Production Electrician ............................Scott Barnett Assistant Production Electrician ............. Olliver Young Production Sound................................Travis Johnson Production Video ................................ Lorenzo Lagola Dance Captain .................................... Faith Northcutt Assistant Dance Captain ................... Matthew J. Kelly Physical Therapy ...... NEURO TOUR Physical Therapy, Inc. Production Assistants..........................Ryan Buchholz, Kathleen Carragee, Cheyenne Oliver Safety Consultant ............................. Bryan Huneycutt Poster Photography .......................... Norma Jean Roy Production Photography .......................Jeremy Daniel Video Services ......................................... HMS Media Creative Services ...................Allied Global Marketing, Emmy Ann Design Website Services/Design .....................................AKA Merchandise...................................................... Araca Merchandise Manager ............................ David Hersh Accounting .................... NETworks Presentations LLC Legal Services........................ David F. Schwartz, Esq. Gray Schwartz LLP F. Richard Pappas, Esq. HR Services ...............................Global Solutions, Inc. Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy ...Production on Deck Housing ....................................................Road Rebel Travel Agency .......................................Janice Kessler, Carlson Wagonlit Travel Trucking .................................................Clark Transfer

CREDITS Scenery built by Show Motion. Scenic Services

by Proof Productions. Soft goods provided by iWeiss. Prop Services by Proof Productions.Sound Equipment from Masque Sound. Lighting Equipment from Christie Lites. Costumes by Euro Co Costumes, Arel Studio, Colin Davis Jones Studios, Timberlake Studio, Bethany Joy Costumes, Larry Vrba, Worldtone Shoes, LaDuca Shoes, Dersh Feather, Brock Viering, Matthew Carlson, Kathryn McGaughey, Raul Luna, Kriss Bicking. Special thanks to Bra*Tenders for hosiery and undergarments. Video Equipment by PixelFLEX. Rehearsed at Baryshnikov Arts Center; New York.

Special Thanks to The Carson Center, Paducah, KY, Mary E. Katz, Executive Director.

Insurance Broker Services Maury Donnelly and Parr, Inc. Robert B. Middleton, Sr and Meghan Coleman Financial Services and banking arrangements by Signature Bank Hairspray is presented through special arrangement with MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL New York, NY www.mtishows.com SHOP FOR NINA WEST MERCHANDISE

FOR NETWORKS PRESENTATIONS Chief Executive Officer ................................. Orin Wolf Chief Financial Officer ......................Scott W. Jackson Chief Operating Officer......... Jennifer Ardizzone-West Chief Producing Officer .............................Seth Wenig Executive Producers ...Mimi Intagliata, Trinity Wheeler Associate Producer ....................... Hannah Rosenthal Executive Assistant .........................Isabella Schiavon Sr. Director/Finance ...................................John Kinna Controller ............................................ Jennifer Gifford Director of Tour Accounting ................. Laura S. Carey Tax Director ..............................................Pat Guerieri Associate Tax Accountant.................... Kim Ngan Tran Sr. Director/Booking and Engagements..... Mary K. Witte Director, Booking and Engagements........ Colin Byrne Engagement Manager........................... Stacey Burns Director of Sales................................ Zach Stevenson Director of Marketing .............................Heather Hess Sr. Director/General Management Gregory Vander Ploeg Sr. General Manager/Operations Director ................Pearce Landry-Wegener General Manager ..................................Steven Varon-Moore Associate General Managers ..... Madeline McCluskey, Heather Moss Operations Manager.............. Catherine Logan Blanar Sr. Director/Production Management ...Jason Juenker Sr. Production Manager........................ Hector Guivas Production Managers .......Shelby Stark, Walker White Technical Director ............................................... pesci Production Resource Director .................... Kayla Rooplal Music Coordinator ...................................John Mezzio Warehouse Manager .............................Joseph Spratt Warehouse Costume Manager .... Bobby Maglaughlin

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All stage work performed by employees represented by IATSE. United Scenic Artists represents the designers and scenic painters for the American Theatre.

The Director and Choreographer are members of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, an independent national labor union.

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This production is produced by a member of The Broadway League in collaboration with our professional union-represented employees.

Omaha Performing Arts is grateful for the generosity and dedication of our Circles of Giving donors. Their donations support Omaha Performing Arts in realizing its mission of enriching the community by presenting world-class arts and entertainment experiences in our two venues — The Orpheum Theater and Holland Performing Arts Center—and connecting to the community through education and community engagement initiatives.

Directors Circle ($25,000+) The John K. and Lynne D. Boyer Family Foundation Michael Cassling Family Dr. and Mrs. H. Dele Davies Meg and Nate Dodge Tom and Kim Egan Sunny Durham Family Foundation John and Carmen Gottschalk Dr. Amy Haddad and Mr. Steven Martin Scott and Cindy Heider Todd and Susan Johnson Mr. Richard W. Kelley Jack and Stephanie Koraleski Rodrigo and Mary López Carl and Marilyn Mammel Omaha Performing Arts Staff Martha and David Slosburg Joan Squires and Dan Hamann

Fellows Circle ($10,000+) Anonymous Pat and Michele Dees Debby Durham Family Foundation Beth Heineman Eliason Lee Harlan Fran and Rich Juro The Thomas F. McGowan Family David and Jane Offutt Robert and Polina Schlott Mr. and Mrs. J. William Scott James and Kathy Simpson Emily Tonniges Nancy and John Webster Tim and Beth Wilson

Benefactors Circle ($6,000+) Anonymous (2) Steve and Laura Atkinson Jack and Judy Baker Rex A. Beck and Susan M. Grant Greg and Kathy Boulay Bev and Ed Burchfield Susan and Bill Cutler Jennifer & James Davenport Lawrence and Joan Friend Dr. Devin Fox Friedland Family Foundation Gary and Kathy Gates

Jeff and Danielle Gordman Fred Hunzeker Dan and Michelle Koraleski Dan and Tina Lonergan Smith Kroeger Marketing Bill and Jodie Mackintosh Family Charitable Fund Martin and Lorraine Mancuso Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Neary Larry and Karen Nelsen Sharee and Murray Newman Mrs. Nancy F. Noddle Terry and Jill Petersen Ronald and Teri Quinn Mr. and Mrs. Carl Riekes John and Dianne Scott Eric & Theresa Vacanti Anne and Arnie Weitz John and Amy Wiechmann

Associates Circle ($3,000+) Amis Family Foundation Anonymous (2) Sally Bekins and the Bekins Foundation Rick Clark and Adam Conley Kathy and Gary Ensz Dr. Nicole Anderson Ericksen and Mr. Bruce Ericksen Todd and Amy Foje Curt and Beth Greiner Carol and Howard Hahn Dean and Maria Jacobsen The Bill & Leona Kernen Family Kathryn Koslosky Mrs. Myrna Krohn Troy and Melisa Lagasse Jim and Diny Landen Chris & Michelle Leitner Joe & Kacey Lempka Robert and Joan Miller Honorable and Mrs. Ben Nelson Bonnie Galusha and John Pospisil Ms. Constance M. Ryan Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Stinson Del and Phyllis Toebben Susan and Jim Tracy Dr. James and Carole Tremain Bob and Chris Turner James R. Vanhauer

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Walker Wilson Family Charitable Fund Mrs. Shirley Young

Sustainer ($1,500+) Frosty and DeEtte Anderson Clare and Duane Baylor Bobbie and Holly Carlson Norm and Bev Carlson Kevin & Kimara Clark Gloria Dinsdale Julie and Lance Fritz John and Ibby Hancock Karen and Kim Hawkins Bryan Hill & Pamela Beall-Hill Mr. Alan Horstman Roger and Sandy Howard Mr. Wood Hull and Dr. Susan Sucha Mrs. Jessica Jones Joseph and Kathryn O'Connor Stephanie O'Keefe and Erin Busch Theresa and Arnold Reeves Scott and Grace Roberts Sharlon and Chris Rodgers Carol and Richard Russell Molly and Tobin Schropp Dr. Michael Sesemann and Ms. Barbara Ruser Jeff and Becky Sharp Mary and Leonard Sommer Mr. and Mrs. Robert Swartzbaugh Dian and Jim Warren Gordon and Joy Watanabe Sabrina and Zach Weiss Mary and Adam Wells Mr. David Wiesman & Cynthia Epstein Donald F. Wurster

Supporter ($600+) Anonymous Mrs. Jane Alseth Michael Anderson and Erin Kunkle Baer Foundation Mr. and Mrs. John Beacom Ms. Anne Begley Steven and Robin Bohnet Family Charitable Fund Susan M. Burkhard Mark and Mona Crall William and Beverly Donaldson

We regret any omission due to the print deadline of May 12, 2023. If there is a correction, or if you have a question, please contact the Development Department at 402.661.8455.

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Walter and Linda Duda Toni and Art Estes Ron and Jean Feuerbach Lend and Deborah A. Frison Alan and Terri Gangestad Dr. and Mrs. Kevin L. Garvin Polly Goecke Travis Grafe-Cline Robert and Erika Greene Ms. Barbara Haar-Rightmyer Brian and Carey Hamilton Terry and Judy Haney Robert and Carolyn Hansen Dave and Juliana Hefflinger Daniel and Amy Hennings Dr. and Mrs. Donald Igel Gerald and Barbara Keasling Mary Kechely Tim and Marcia Kerrigan Jana Martin Richard and Joan O'Brien Tom and Jennifer Pansing Dr. Dennis and Jeanne Pestal Marvin M. Peters II John and Kitty Ransom Edward and Lida Robinson Charitable Trust John and Brenda Roby John and Mary Schuele Sissy Katelman Silber Eve Simon Drs. James E. and Pamela S. Specht Mrs. Rebecca Strong Drs. Jon and Ann Taylor L.B. (Red) and Jann Thomas Lee Turkovich and Max Holmquist Gail and Irv Veitzer Ashley Voorhees Bob Ward Dr. Rob and Jennifer Zatechka

Contributor ($300+) Anonymous Rob Bass and Matthew Friedel Barbara & Bob Bischoff Aundrea Bricker Larry Carlson Donna L Christian Zach and Carly Claussen John and Nancy Cooke Dr. and Mrs. William Corcoran

Eileen Crinklaw Brittany Dorner LaDawn Dykhouse Grant and Melissa Ericksen Leo and Garland Eskey Polly Feis Curt and Jeanne Glasford Rachel Gorby Randall and Beverly Greer Paul and Elizabeth Grieger Maureen A. Gronstal Mike and Kathy Gross Mr. and Mrs. Russel F. Hallberg Mr. and Mrs. William Hanley Erika Hansen John and Camille Hawk Mr. and Mrs. Terry Helphrey Dr. Dana & Mrs. Lacey Hess Terri and Dennis Hirschbrunner Home Instead Ms. Paula Johnson Drs. Jeff and Jennifer King George Kleine and Tom Knox Dr. Merlyn Knudson and James Davis Alyssa and Don Kohler Mary Koraleski Shane and C. David Kotok Ms. Aletha J. Kuhn Mr. Eric Leatherman Annette J. LeRoy Bill Lienemann Nico Lindell Ms. Juanda Lowe Mark and Shanna Mathia Mrs. Suzanne McNamara Galen & Tiffany Meysenburg Leighton and Shari Michaelson Vaughn and LaNae Minton Spencer and Elizabeth Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Cody and Mariah Nickel Catherine A. Nelson Victoria Ortega Cary and Lisa Peterson Lynn and Jeff Pirruccello Ken and Linda Pohlman Zach Purchase Mary Raimondo Mr. and Mrs. Martin P. Reagan Thomas and Kristi Reimers Debra Romberger Ed Schneider

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Chuck Shanahan Thomas Stalnaker Greg and Alyssa Stieren Mitch and Kendra Swanson Jeff and Nancy Tiedeman Nick Townley Jennifer and Richard Tritz Ms. Cynthia A. Vanek Ronald Wax Verne A. Weber Ashley and Jonathan Wegner Gary and Sharon Welna Edward Woll Casey and Janelle Wood

Corporate Circles Bergman Incentives C2 Building Company CleanWash Laundry Systems Inc. Control Services, Inc. Granstan Services Investors Realty Kiewit Building Group Lamp, Rynearson & Associates, Inc. Legacy Preservation Mausbach Grounds Maintenance Miller Electric Morrissey Engineering Pella Windows and Doors Scheels Streck, Inc. Total Cleaning Solutions Wood Specialties, Inc.

Corporate Sponsors Beardmore Subaru Broadway Across America Chesterman Coca-Cola CHI Health Children's Hospital & Medical Center Flood Communications FNBO Great Plains Communications HDR Holland Basham Architects Korbel Prosecco | Woodford Reserve Midlands Choice Mutual of Omaha New England Foundation for the Arts Omaha Steaks

Bravo! Bravo!

Our commitment to the arts has never been stronger.

Each performance speaks directly to the heart while lifting our spirits, reducing stress and even lowering blood pressure.

The experience leaves us renewed and enlightened.

CHI Health is proud to support Omaha Performing Arts.

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SilverStone Group | HUB Robert H. Storz Foundation Valmont Industries, Inc. Viking Industrial Painting Wiesman Development WoodmenLife

Holland Foundation Lozier Foundation Omaha Community Foundation Rebensdorf Family Foundation Richard Brooke Foundation Suzanne and Walter Scott Foundation The Sherwood Foundation

Foundations

Public Support

Conagra Brands Foundation Creche Childhood Education Fund Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Foundation Disney Gilbert C. Swanson Foundation Ike and Roz Friedman Foundation Iowa West Foundation

Douglas County Visitor Improvement Fund Humanities Nebraska National Endowment for the Arts Nebraska Arts Council Nebraska Cultural Endowment

In-Kind Contributions Curzon Promotional Graphics Eide Bailly EVEN Hotel Hilton Omaha Downtown Holiday Inn Express Hotel Deco J. Gilberts Renze Display Company Republic National Distributing Co. Security National Bank

Restaurant Partners Au Courant Restaurant Foodies Gather Omaha Hook & Lime Nosh Zinc

Development@O-pa.org | 402.661.8455 Your gift helps Omaha Performing Arts enrich the cultural life of Omaha and the surrounding communities.

Every donation makes a more vibrant future for the Arts in Omaha.

Did You Know?

• Omaha Public Schools offers

more AP courses than any other district in Nebraska.

• Over the past five years, Omaha Public Schools students have earned more than 65,647 college credits while in high school. www.ops.org O-pa.org

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Board of Directors

Jack Koraleski, Chair D. David Slosburg, Vice Chair Michael S. Cassling Dr. H. Dele Davies Margaret Lauritzen Dodge Scott C. Heider Todd L. Johnson Rodrigo López Sharlon Rodgers John Gottschalk, Chair Emeritus John K. Boyer, Secretary

Executive

Joan H. Squires, President Pamela Hansen, Executive Assistant

Development

Sabrina Weiss, Vice President of Development Alyssa Kohler, Associate Director of Development Patrick Kilcoyne, Donor Relations Senior Manager Melissa Godoy, Development Projects Coordinator Erica Schumann, Capital Campaign and Grants Administrator Heather Stultz, Development Systems Coordinator

Finance and Administration

Arnold Reeves, Senior Vice President and CFO Bianca Harley, Vice President of Human Capital and Inclusion Alyssa Stieren, Associate Vice President of Finance Steven Mohr, Controller Brian Burns, Controller Tina Shogrin, Accounts Payable Manager Jennifer Tritz, Associate Director of Human Capital Aletha Kuhn, Benefits and Inclusion Administrator Cynthia Vanek, Office Manager Daniel Bernardino, HR Recruiter Nico Lindell, HR Assistant

Information Technology

Aaron Ott, Director of IT Karina Ibarra, Systems Administrator Casey Wood, Service Desk Manager Spencer Schaefer, IT Service Delivery Manager

Marketing and Public Relations

Lee Turkovich, Vice President of Marketing and Communications Tara McNamara, Director of Communications Sarah Kosch, Content Creator James Rich, Group Sales Senior Manager Hannah Wright, Campaign and Advertising Manager Jordan Willis, Marketing Operations Manager Ciara Lee, Public Relations and Social Media Manager

Adriana Lopez, Associate Creative Director Adri Montano, Graphic Designer Isaac Neiman, Video Production Manager

Holland Center House Crew

Operations and Facilities

Orpheum Theater House Crew

Ryan Murray, Senior Director of Operations Daniel Diaz, Operations Setup Manager Jerome Hodges, Campus Security Manager Chris Chamberlin, HVAC Facilities Technician Juana Alvarado-Salvador, General Maintenance Technician Kory Foster, Facilities Technician II Levi Dixon, Facilities Technician I

Jake Saner, Carpenter Michael Arch, Electrician Erik Rudd, Audio Engineer Al Dusek, Carpenter

Steelhouse Omaha

Craig Cope, General Manager John Balkovic III, Production Manager Haley Poloncik, Operations Manager

Volunteers

Event Management

Salina Yusem, Events Manager Joy Onyeanu, Assistant Events Manager

Omaha Performing Arts thanks The Ambassadors for their outstanding contributions to the success of the Holland Center and Orpheum Theater. During the 21/22 Season, O-pa Ambassadors donated 48,000 hours at 672 events.

Patron Services and Ticket Omaha

Presenters Circle

Ashley Voorhees, Associate Vice President of Administrative Services Robert Bass, Associate Director of Patron Services Stephen B. Martin, Ticketing Systems Senior Manager Alex Beil, Steelhouse Box Office Manager Michael Brown, Patron Services Supervisor Joel Ochoa, Ticketing Systems Coordinator Jarrin Keyes, Patron Services Lead Kennedy Bolton, Patron Services Lead Lynne Niemants, Patron Services Representative Marcus Johnson, Systems and Web Applications Developer Curt Glasford, IT Applications Manager

Production

Dan Brennan, Production Manager

Programming and Education

Andy Cassano, Vice President of Programming and Education Kathleen Lawler Hustead, Associate Director of Education Elly Whaley, Scheduling and Rentals Manager Erika Hansen, Director of Booking Bill Grennan, Education and Engagement Manager Taylor Wyatt, Education Manager Delaney Jackson, Education Coordinator Aaron Derell Gregory, Community Engagement Specialist Travis Grafe-Cline, Senior Front of House Manager Kelsi Weston, Volunteer Services Manager Annie Gaston, Programming Department Coordinator Sarah Johnson, Booking Coordinator Aniya Greene, Steelhouse Marketing Manager

Food Services and Catering

Chuck Shanahan, Director of Food and Beverage Operations Michael Anderson, Executive Chef Matt Allen, Sous Chef Maren Burgin, Food and Beverage Operations Manager Kristin Pyle, Cook Georgia West, Baker

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Executive Committee: Adrienne Fay, President Tom Elser, President-Elect Kate Grabill, VP of Engagement Donella Lampkin, 2nd VP of Engagement Melissa Shapiro, VP of Membership Tiffany White-Welchen, 2nd VP of Membership Karen Nelsen, Treasurer David Prinz, Secretary Jen Rutar, Immediate Past-President Presenters Circle Board of Directors: Paula Blackledge Cindi Horning Kris Covi Wendi Kroeger Jennifer Davenport Jessica McCall Lynn Dingman Anne Medlock Courtney Dunbar Christine Nikunen Lori Dvorak Sharlon Rodgers Gail Graeve Laura Schroeder Beth Greiner Andee Scioli Shelly Grote Andrew Sigerson Mark Gudgel Dori Stanfield Kelli Hawkins Rachel Stricklett Cindy Heider Ben Taxman Courtney Hellman Michele Zadalis Kimberly Hord Jennifer Zatechka

Omaha Performing Arts Policies and Procedures

Accessibility Features

The Orpheum Theater and Holland Performing Arts Center are nonsmoking facilities. Beverages with lids are permitted for most performances and are available for purchase in the lobbies.

In Case of an Emergency

Doctors, parents or patrons expecting phone calls should leave their seat location (on ticket) with the appropriate parties and house manager or head usher. The emergency telephone number is 402.661.8555.

Fire Notice or Weather Emergency

In the event of fire or another emergency, you will be given instructions on how to vacate the facility. Please do not run.

Instead, walk to the nearest exit and proceed to designated areas as directed. In case of inclement weather, you will be directed how to proceed.

Late Seating

Late seating is at the discretion of the performing company.

Electronic Devices

Electronic recording devices and cellphones may not be used during performances unless required for accessibility assistance. Please turn them off before the performance.

Computers, tablets and video games are not allowed in the venues.

Photography

Presence at a performance constitutes your consent and agreement to be photographed and/or recorded in connection with the advertisement and promotion of Omaha Performing Arts, in all media now known or hereinafter devised, in perpetuity.

Lost and Found

To retrieve a lost item, contact an usher or call 402.661.8555 if you have already left the venue.

Food Services

The Orpheum and Holland are served exclusively by O-pa Food Services and Catering, which provides a range of offerings, including pre-performance and intermission service. We also offer menus for private parties, special events and meetings tailored to individual needs and budget.

For information or to book an event, call 402.345.0202 or email events@o-pa.org.

Entry Inspections

All guests attending events at our venues are subject to visual and bag inspections conducted by Omaha Performing Arts security.

Tours

Omaha Performing Arts offers free 30-minute individual and group tours of both the Orpheum and Holland. Reservations are required at 402.345.0202 or email info@o-pa.org. Tours are subject to the availability of the venues.

Omaha Performing Arts is committed to ensuring every patron’s performance experience is convenient, safe and remarkable. Both the Orpheum and Holland offer a wide range of accessibility features. Unique requests may be accommodated by contacting Ticket Omaha in advance.

• Accessible seating.

• Accessible parking adjacent to the theater.

• Accessible restrooms.

• Accessible backstage accommodations for performers and technicians, including accessible entries, dressing rooms and restrooms.

• American Sign Language interpretation and Outlook Nebraska audio description is scheduled on select Saturday Broadway matinee performances at the Orpheum, but may be arranged in advance of other performances by calling Ticket Omaha.

• The Orpheum is equipped with hearing loop technology.

Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs) are also available for all performances in both venues. Ask the house manager or usher for assistance.

• GalaPro closed captioning for select Broadway performances and other performances can be requested in advance via the box office.

• Guide and service dogs are welcome.

• If you have any special requests or concerns, please contact Ticket Omaha toll free at 866.434.8587 or 402.345.0606, or email ticketomaha@o-pa.org. We are pleased to assist you with your needs.

Parking

Both the Orpheum and Holland have nearby convenient parking. Parking is available at the Orpheum Theater in the OPPD garage on Howard Street between 16th and 17th streets. The Skylink takes you directly to the balcony level of the theater. Limited surface lot parking at 15th and Howard is available for $10. Holland garage parking is available at Omaha Park Eight at the corner of 13th and Dodge Streets.

Meters in downtown Omaha run 9 AM to 9 PM Monday through Saturday.

Gift Certificates

Gift certificates may be purchased in any amount and are valid for events sold through Ticket Omaha. Purchase gift certificates by phone or in-person at the Ticket Omaha Box Office during business hours or email ticketomaha@o-pa.org.

Ticket Omaha

Ticket Omaha is the OFFICIAL ticket source for the Orpheum Theater and Holland Performing Arts Center. Ticket buyers who purchase tickets from a ticket broker or any third party run the risk of overpaying or purchasing invalid tickets.

Please be aware that Omaha Performing Arts is unable to reprint or replace lost or stolen tickets from these sources and is unable to contact patrons with information regarding time changes or other pertinent updates regarding the performance.

Tickets may be purchased online at TicketOmaha.com, in-person at the Ticket Omaha Box Office inside the Holland at 1200 Douglas St., Omaha, NE 68102 or by phone toll free at 866.4534.TKTS (8587) or 402.345.0606. The Box Office is open Monday-Friday, Noon-5 PM.

Omaha Performing Arts acknowledges that its venues are currently on the traditional lands of the Omaha, Winnebago, Ponca, Missouria, Ojibwa, Otoe, Ottawa, Osage, Kansa, Quapaw and Lakota nations past and present. We honor the land and take this opportunity to thank the original caretakers for their stewardship and conservation since time immemorial, continuing through today. We recognize our responsibility to continue to listen to, engage with, and support Tribal Governments, Indigenous Peoples, and their inherent sovereignty.

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