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NOLAN WHITE (Ponyboy Curtis) is thrilled to make his national tour debut with The Outsiders! A proud Nashville native, he recently completed his first year in the University of Michigan’s B.F.A. musical theater program. When not performing, Nolan enjoys playing guitar and piano and discovering new sushi/ramen spots. He’s grateful to his friends and family for their unwavering support and dedicates each performance to his grandparents, whose strength and humor inspire him every day.
BONALE FAMBRINI (Johnny Cade), a proud member of the Delaware Tribe of Indians and the Cherokee Nation, is honored to join The Outsiders. Broadway: The King and I. Film: Monster High 2. Television: “Daredevil,” “Kevin Can Wait.” New York: Radio City Christmas Spectacular. With gratitude to the mentors, friends and loved ones who’ve guided his path. Proud to help bring this powerful story to life with such an extraordinary company.
TYLER JORDAN WESLEY (Dallas Winston) is a Texas State University alum from Hopkins, South Carolina. A few of his Texas State productions include Rent (Roger), Into the Woods (Jack) and Guys and Dolls (Bennysouthstreet). Regional credits: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Drifter). Tyler attended the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities and was a YoungArts 2021 finalist. “I thank God, my family and my friends for supporting me to this moment!” @tylerjwesley.
TRAVIS ROY ROGERS (Darrel Curtis) is happy to be here! Born and raised in Los Angeles and a graduate of Carnegie Mellon’s School of Drama. This is his professional debut. Love and gratitude to his family, friends and agents for helping him live his dream. Soli Deo Gloria! @travisroyrogers.
CORBIN DREW ROSS ( Sodapop Curtis ) is thrilled to be making his national tour debut! Regional: Newsies (Oscar Delancey). TV: “And Just Like That,” “New Amsterdam.” Thanks to his incredible family and friends, his team Landsburg Management and CESD, and the Crotwells for teaching him everything he knows. Turn Tartan.
EMMA HEARN ( Cherry Valance). Broadway: Diana (Diana u/s, Swing). National tour: Cats (Bombalurina). Off-Broadway: Nickel Mines . Regional: Pioneer Theatre Company, Music Theatre Wichita. Proud Texas State MT alumna! Immense gratitude to the creative team, TRC and CGF for this opportunity. “Endless love to my family. All glory to God!” @_emmahearn_.
JAYDON NGET ( Two-Bit, u/s Johnny, u/s Dallas ) is ecstatic to join The Outsiders ! Previous: & Juliet North American Tour (Kempe/ Swing, François u/s, Romeo u/s). Houston native. Proud Asian American artist. Baylor University, B.F.A. ’24. Thanks to Amy Lord (@eristalentagency). Infinite love to Mom, Pop,
Lauryn, Haylie, Rachel, family and friends! IG and TikTok: @jaydonnget. jaydonnget.com.
MARK DOYLE (Bob/Cop) Broadway: Moulin Rouge! National tour: Moulin Rouge! Regional: The Little Mermaid (Paper Mill Playhouse), The Sound of Music (Cleveland Orchestra), Mamma Mia! (Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival), Ghost (Beck Center for the Arts), The Lightning Thief (Playhouse Square). BWMT ’23. Love and gratitude to all friends and family! @mark.c.doyle.
JACKSON REAGIN ( Paul, u/s Darrel, u/s Sodapop). National tour: Elf (Buddy). Regional: All Shook Up (Dean), Goodspeed; The Importance of Being Earnest (Jack), Encore Theatre; the U.S debut of Ragtime in Concert (Houdini) with the Cincinnati Pops. Many thanks to Henderson Hogan, TRC and The Outsiders team. Love to his family, friends and M. B.F.A. CCM. @jackson.reagin.
JORDAN DEANDRE WILLIAMS ( Ponyboy at certain performances, u/s Johnny, u/s Dallas) is stoked to be making his national tour debut with The Outsiders! Regional: In the Heights, Guys and Dolls (Summer Stock Austin); A Christmas Carol (ZACH Theatre). “Endless love to all of my people and ATX! To my family above—this is for you.” @ jd.mp3_.
SETH AJANI (u/s Johnny, u/s Dallas) is making his touring debut! Regional: American Players Theatre, RhinoLeap. B.F.A.: University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Glory to The Most High. @ajani.x.
CHRISTIAN ARREDONDO (u/s Ponyboy, u/s Johnny). National tour debut! Pace MT alum. “Endless thanks to my family, friends, teachers, mentors and everyone who believed in me. This one’s for y’all! Special thanks to the entire Outsiders team and TRC!” @chris_arredondo.
BRANDON MEL BORKOWSKY ( Steve, u/s Two-Bit) is a Brooklyn-born actor, singer, dancer and rapper. He is ecstatic to join The Outsiders family! Broadway credits: Tony Award-winning Sunset Blvd. revival. Other credits: A Little Night Music at Pasadena Playhouse. USC MT alum.
DANTE D’ANTONIO (u/s Darrel, u/s Sodapop, u/s Bob/Cop, u/s Paul). North American tour debut! Selected: Jersey Boys (Joe Pesci/Frankie Alt.), Urinetown (Bobby Strong), John Proctor… (Carter Smith), Tarrytown (Ichabod). Walnut Hill School. Penn State MT ’25. Thanks to family and friends. dantedantonio.com. @dante_dantonio.
GINA GAGLIANO (u/s Cherry, u/s Marcia) is ecstatic to be making her national tour debut! Credits: Victoria in Cats (Royal Caribbean International). She sends her gratitude to her family, friends and agents at Resolute Artists Agency. @ginaagagliano.
HANNAH JENNENS (Swing, Dance Captain, u/s Marcia, u/s Ace) is so grateful to be here! Thank you to the creative team and TRC for trusting me. Much love
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to Mom, Dad, Ryan and Kaia—this one’s for y’all. @ hannahjennens.
GIUSEPPE LITTLE ( Swing/Dance Captain/ Assistant Fight Captain, u/s Steve). Immense gratitude to The Outsiders casting and creative team, and CESD. IAMT graduate. Previously: A Christmas Story national tour, Newsies (AC/DC), Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. “Endless love to the beautiful souls in my life.” @giuseppemlittle.
SEBASTIAN MARTINEZ (Swing/Fight Captain, u/s Steve). From Stamford, Conn. NYU Tisch dance alumni. Broadway: Sunset Boulevard. Regional: In the Heights (Muny), Newsies (TUTS). “Huge thanks to CESD, my incredible family and friends, and Josue for always pushing me to dream big.”
ABBY MATSUSAKA (Beverly, u/s Ace, u/s Marcia). Broadway/NY: Sunset BLVD, Some Like It Hot, Lempicka, Once Upon a Mattress (City Center Encores). Regional: The Karate Kid (World Premiere), Hair (Asolo). Love to her support system and team. @abbyrose_m
JUSTICE MOORE (Ace). Broadway: Hamilton, Sunset Blvd., Once Upon a One More Time. Tours: Hamilton. Live shows: Doja Cat (VMAs), Tyla (“Colbert Show”), StrayKids (YouTube Brandcast). TV/film: “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “Better Nate Than Ever,” “East New York.” Shenanigans: @ justicemoore_.
MEKHI PAYNE (Swing, u/s Two-Bit, u/s Steve) (he/him) is making his professional debut in the first national tour of The Outsiders! Proud Omaha, Nebraska native. Currently training at The Norwalk Conservatory. Endless thanks to God, family and all who supported. @mekhiapayne.
JOHN MICHAEL PETERSON (Brill, u/s Bob/ Cop ) manifested this one—thank you, God! Select credits: The Muny, Paper Mill Playhouse, Goodspeed Musicals, The Old Globe, Cinderella national tour. Much love and thanks to family, friends, TRC and Anthony at Infin8 Artists. @thejohnpeterson.
KATIE RIEDEL (Marcia, u/s Cherry) is grateful to make her national tour debut and is currently a B.F.A. student at Shenandoah University. Regional: Skylar, Bring It On (The Muny). Special thanks to her professors, CESD Dance, friends and her family.
LUKE SABRACOS (Trip, u/s Bob/Cop, u/s Paul) is thrilled to be making his national tour debut! Graduate of Boston Conservatory ’23. “Love to Mom, Dad, Eleni, L+J, Rixey, Pantera/Murphy Agency, Uncle Danny, God and my entire Big Fat Greek Family.” @ luke.sabracos.
JOHNATHAN TANNER ( Chet, u/s Paul ). Regional: 3 Summers of Lincoln (La Jolla Playhouse), Jerry in An American in Paris, The Nutty Professor, Newsies . Seven-time National Ballroom finalist. Two-time violinist Carnegie Hall.
B.F.A. from BYU. Thanks to parents, CTG and God! @johnathan.tanner.
S.E. (SUSIE) HINTON (Author) is one of the most popular and celebrated authors of young adult fiction today. Published when she was just 18 years old, The Outsiders has sold over 15 million copies and been translated into dozens of languages, in addition to being adapted to the screen. She won the American Library Association’s Margaret Edwards Award for significant and lasting contribution to young adult literature. Susie lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
ADAM RAPP (Book) is the author of numerous plays, which include Nocturne (New York Theatre Workshop), Finer Noble Gases (26th Humana Festival), The Metal Children (The Vineyard) and Red Light Winter (Barrow Street Theatre), for which he won Chicago’s Jeff Award for Best New Work, an Obie and was named a finalist for the 2006 Pulitzer Prize. The Sound Inside received its world premiere at the 2018 Williamstown Theatre Festival and was named one of The New York Times best plays of 2018. It premiered on Broadway at Studio 54 in the fall of 2019 and went on to be nominated for six Tony Awards, including Best Play. His playwriting honors include Boston’s Elliot Norton Award, The Helen Merrill Prize, The 2006 Princess Grace Statue, a Lucille Lortel Playwright’s Fellowship, The Benjamin H. Danks Award, the PEN/Laura Pels International Foundation Award and a 2021 Arts and Letters Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters.
JUSTIN LEVINE (Book, Music & Lyrics Music Supervision, Arrangements, Orchestrations ). Projects include The Outsiders (three-time Tony Award nominated), Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Tony Award; Broadway, international), Here Lies Love (Broadway, The Public Theater, National Theatre, Seattle Rep, Mass MoCA), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Delacorte, Drama Desk nom.), Met Gala, Vevo x Lorde: Melodrama (conceived by Lorde, Electric Lady Studios), Contemporary Color (conceived by David Byrne; Barclays Center), Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (The Public Theater, Broadway), Love’s Labour’s Lost (Delacorte), The Robber Bridegroom (with Martin Lowe, Roundabout) and Murder Ballad (Manhattan Theatre Club). @justinlevine.
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REVIVAL ( Music & Lyrics ). Nominated for two Tony Awards and a Grammy Award for their score and orchestration work on The Outsiders musical, Jamestown Revival has performed at iconic music festivals, including ACL, Coachella and Lollapalooza, and alongside the likes of The Avett Brothers, Brandi Carlile and Willie Nelson. They’ve released four critically acclaimed albums (Utah, The Education of a Wandering Man, San Isabel, Young Man) and two equally praised EPs (A Field Guide to Loneliness, Fireside with Louis L’Amour).
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kids. Inspired by their daughter Kate, their newest adventure is Broadway starting with The Outsiders! BOB & CLAIRE PATTERSON (Co-Producer). Rocky River friends of the Rego Family. Proud supporters of the extraordinary musical, The Outsiders.
VOLTRON GLOBAL MEDIA (Co-Producer). Founders, Steve Greenberg and Mike Fowler, fusing arts with strategic investments. Pioneers in shaping film, TV and technology.
JAMES L. NEDERLANDER ( Co-Producer ). President of Nederlander Organization. Mr. Saturday Night starring Billy Crystal, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, The Lehman Trilogy.
WARNER BROS. THEATRE VENTURES
(Co-Producer). Beetlejuice; Good Night, and Good Luck; The Curious Incident of the Dog in the NightTime; Elf. Upcoming: The Lost Boys; Dog Day Afternoon.
THE JOHN GORE ORGANIZATION (Co-Producer) companies include Broadway Across America and Broadway.com, led by 25-time Tonywinning producer John Gore.
INDEPENDENT PRESENTERS NETWORK (Co-Producer). Consortium of leading presenters of touring Broadway in U.S., U.K. and Asia
STEPHEN LINDSAY & BRETT SIROTA ( Co-Producer ). Tour booking: Wicked, Death Becomes Her and many more. Producing: SpongeBob SquarePants, Oklahoma! and more.
JEFFREY FINN (Co-Producer). Two-time Tony winner, having produced over 20 Broadway shows, and thrilled to be a part of The Outsiders
PLAYHOUSE SQUARE (Co-Producer). Based in Cleveland, Ohio, they’re Broadway’s largest touring destination and one of the world’s largest theater districts.
ASR PRODUCTIONS (Co-Producer) includes The Outsiders’ Tony-winning co-producers Lisa Alexander-Taylor, Jay and Mary Sullivan and Kevin Ryan.
INDELIBLE INK (Co-Producer). Hari Dhillon (actor/investor), Jenifer Evans (entrepreneur/producer) met during Disgraced 2015: specialised alternative investments.
LIONHEART PRODUCTIONS (Co-Producer).
Theater lover, producer and supporter of the arts. Best of luck to the cast and crew!
THE BROADWAY INVESTOR’S CLUB (Co-Producer). Founded by Tony Award-winning producers Jason, Kira and Shaina Turchin. More info: investingbroadway.com. @investingbroadway.
STARHAWK PRODUCTIONS ( Co-Producer). Wendy Gillespie and Karen Tanz, bringing stories to light, cultivating imagination and empathy. starhawk.pro.
GTR PRODUCTIONS (Co-Producer ). Geffen Playhouse, Howard Tenenbaum: Tony winner, The Outsiders, Linda B. Rubin: eight-time Tony winner, Stereophonic
GREEN LEAF PARTNERSHIP (Co-Producer). Grateful to be part of this special production! Wishing love and success to all involved.
MICHAEL & ELIZABETH VENUTI (Co-Producer). Thrilled to share their love for The Outsiders with audiences across the country.
LESLIE KAVANUAGH (Co-Producer). West to East Productions. UK: Burlesque. NY: Sweeney Todd, Drift the Play, The Outsiders. On to Tulsa!
DEBORAH & DAVE SMITH ( Co-Producer ). Thrilled for their Broadway co-producing debut with this beloved story and heart-expanding production!
BELLE PRODUCTIONS ( Co-Producer ). Partnership between Tony Award-winning producers (thanks to The Outsiders!). Betsy Dollinger and Ellie Hurwitz.
CHAS & JEN GROSSMAN (Co-Producer) are thrilled to continue supporting the team at The Araca Group!
RUNGNAPA & JIM TEAGUE (Co-Producer). Jim is the grandfather of Jonathan Clay, one of the three who wrote The Outsiders score.
MICHAEL & MOLLY SCHROEDER (Co-Producer). Along with Roundstone Insurance, proudly support The Araca Group and The Outsiders team.
CASEY & CHELSEA BAUGH (Co-Producer). Supporting The Outsiders has been a thrill! The Baugh family are fans for life!
JIM & EMILY FLAUTT (Co-Producer). Jonathan, Zach, Justin and team: “Thank you for inviting us into the fold. Stay gold.”
JON L. MORRIS (Co-Producer). Dad, partner, developer. Curious, creative, quirky. Proud of the friends who wrote this remarkable musical.
BECKY WINKLER (Co-Producer). Underdog champion and arts supporter. Queen-city based entrepreneur and investor. Daughter, partner, sister, friend.
WILLIAM MORAN HICKEY JR. & WILLIAM MORAN HICKEY III (Co-Producer). Lauren, Will, Mary Margaret and Bill Hickey thank the entire Outsiders team. Stay gold!
MELISSA CHAMBERLAIN & MICHAEL McCARTNEY ( Co-Producer ). Tony Awardwinning Broadway and West End producers, they’re thrilled to support The Outsiders tour.
WAVELENGTH PRODUCTIONS (Co-Producer). Led by founder and CEO Jenifer Westphal, Wavelength is the Emmy and Tonywinning studio behind The Outsiders
ROB O’NEILL & SHANE SNOW (Co-Producer). The Outsiders (Tony Award). Global influencers, speakers whose clients include Showrunner, Wired, GQ, Paramount, Warner Brothers, Disney.
ERIC STINE (Co-Producer). Tony Award: The Outsiders. Nomination: Buena Vista Social Club. Love to Neil, Nicholas and Noelle.
RACHEL WEINSTEIN (Co-Producer). Threetime Tony Award-winning producer with decades of theater management in NYC, Chicago and London.
CORNICE PRODUCTIONS (Co-Producer). Eric Cornell and Jack Sennott are Tony Award-winning producers. Upcoming: Anne of Green Gables . @aoggmusical.
LA JOLLA PLAYHOUSE (Co-Producer). The Tony Award-winning La Jolla Playhouse is a place where artists and audiences come together to create what’s new and next in the American theater. Internationally renowned for the development of new plays and musicals, the Playhouse has mounted 120 world premieres, commissioned over 70 new works and sent 37 productions to Broadway. lajollaplayhouse.org.
STAFF
FOR THE OUTSIDERS
GENERAL MANAGEMENT
321 THEATRICAL MANAGEMENT
Nina Essman Marcia Goldberg
Rachel Kaufman Amy Merlino Coey
GENERAL MANAGER/DIRECTOR OF TOURING
Ken Silverman
COMPANY MANAGER
Erica Norgaard
ASSOCIATE COMPANY MANAGER
Liam Millward
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
JUNIPER STREET PRODUCTIONS
Hillary Blanken Guy Kwan Kara Kennedy
Ana Rose Greene Victoria Bullard Ross Leonard
Sadie Alisa Hannah Wilson Abby Filliagi
Carolyn Bonaccorsi Chris Childs Burkett Horrigan
Laura Zamsky Z Zurovitch
TOUR BOOKING THE ROAD COMPANY
Stephen Lindsay Brett Sirota
Shawn Willet Gracie Lewis Quinn Watson
Shane Parksmith AnaBella Kalish
Emma DiMaio Marissa Brotz trc.nyc
TOUR MARKETING & PRESS
ALLIED GLOBAL MARKETING
Andrew Damer
Jennifer Gallagher Scott Praefke
Jessica Cary Davis Adina Hsu Amenkha Sembenu
Emily Toppen Anne Waisanen Kate Wyman
CASTING
THE TRC COMPANY
Claire Burke CSA Kevin Metzger-Timson CSA
Xavier Rubiano CSA Peter Van Dam CSA
Tara Rubin CSA Merri Sugarman CSA
Louis DiPaolo CSA Spencer Gualdoni CSA
Olivia Paige West CSA Frankie Ramirez CSA
LEGAL COUNSEL
LAZARUS & HARRIS LLP
Scott Lazarus, Esq. Robert C. Harris, Esq.
Carter Anne McGowan, Esq. Diane Viale Patrick Wilcox
Production Stage Manager Edmond O’Neal
Stage Manager Travis Blackwell
Assistant Stage Manager Julia Formanek
Associate Director ...................... Autumn Angelettie
Assistant Fight Choreographer.. Henry Julián Gendron
Associate Lighting Designer................. Nick Solyom
Assistant Lighting Design........................ Katy Atwell
Associate Sound Designer/Programmer .. Thomas Ford
Assistant Sound Designer ............ Heather Augustine
Associate Projection Designer Hannah Tran
Projection Assistant. Jesus Hurtado
Associate Costume Designer. Martín Lara Avila
Assistant Costume Designer James Nguyen
Costume Assistant Emma Pollet
Associate Hair Designers ..Briana Capo, Rose Eubanks
Assistant Makeup Designer................Michael Clifton
Special Effects Design Manager .......Katia Carmichael
Associate Music Supervisor ..................Andrea Yohe
Production Assistants ..........Kyra Bowie, Via Greene, Vivienne Jolie
Production Carpenter Fred Gallo
Assistant to Production Carpenter Patricia Masera
Production Electrician Dan Coey
Associate Production Electrician Matt Hrinko
Lighting Programmer David Arch
Production Sound................................. Mike Tracey
Production Video............................. Asher Robinson
Associate Production Video ................ R. Alex Joans
Video Programmer ..................................Ido Levran
Special Effects Programmer .................Kevin Wilson
Production Props Supervisor ............... Buist Bickley
Associate Production Props .................Avara Hebert
Production Wardrobe Supervisor Mary Johnston Rutherford
Production Hair and Makeup Supervisor Briana Capo
Head Carpenter Michael Bruno
Assistant Carpenter/Flyman Graham Savage
Advance Carpenter/Crew Swing.......... Patrick Hearn
Head Electrician ..................................... Riley Wood
Assistant Electrician/Follow Spot ......... Judith Lopez
Assistant Electrician/Deck & Video......Joseph Fisher
Sound Mixer .................................. Michael Rukstad
Assistant Sound ...................................... Zelma Sell
Head Props Michael “MJ” Donovan
Assistant Props Serena Slie
Wardrobe Supervisor Meredith Scott
Assistant Wardrobe Ryan Masline, Katie Trantham
Hair/Makeup Supervisor ...... Brittany “Duckie” Steele
Assistant Hair/Makeup Supervisor.....Jasper Somers
Casting Associate ....................... Louis DiPaolo CSA
Social Media
Marathon Digital/
Mike Karns, Melanie Pateiro, Chad Burris, Jhanay Williams, Taylor Merced, Polly Hilton
Human Resources K+K Reset/ Kiah Jones, Karen Robinson, Laura Benitez, Marketing Coordinator .........................Rose Sullivan
Educational Consultant .................. Rachel Weinstein
Broadway Company Manager ......... Michael Altbaum
321 Theatrical Finance Director ..... KeriAnne Murphy
321 Theatrical Investor Relations... Rebecca Peterson
321 Theatrical Founding Partner .......... Nancy Gibbs
321
THEATRICAL MANAGEMENT
J. Kenneth Anthony Kendall Booher Maddy Cohen
Theresa Cooper Katherine Engel Madison Goldberg
Marissa Gonzales Jason Haft Jovan Kala Hannah
Jen Harris Jaide Malone Logan Craig McDonald
Marjorie Murillo Esmé Maria Ng
Emily Powell Steve Quinn Jenelle Russell
Justin Scholl Roseanna Sharrow
Viraj Shriwardhankar Spencer Smith
John Tupy Emily Witham Jasmine Zang
Accountant WithumSmith+Brown: Robert Fried, Karen Kowgios, Scott Bartolf, Anthony Moore, Laura Waldner, CPAs
Banking City National Bank
Payroll Service ........................ Checks & Balances
Insurance............... DeWitt Stern/Peter Shoemaker
Production Photographer ............. Matthew Murphy
Physical Therapy ...... Neurosport Physical Therapy/ Hannah Mark
Housing .................................................... DebCo
Merchandise ............................... The Araca Group Manager, Production and Development Sophie Glassman
American Zoetrope Staff Gordon Wang, James Mackoski, Mike Zakin
Olympus Theatricals Dean Vanech, Elizabeth Timperman, Kirsten Berkman, Christopher Bodell, Kacey Gritters, Nick Vanech outsidersmusical.com @outsidersmusical
SPECIAL THANKS
Holly Frederick, Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts & Culture. George Kaiser Family Foundation
As the national sponsor of The Stay Gold Project, SONIC is proud to give students across the country the chance to experience The Outsiders. Powered by the SONIC® Foundation, SONIC donates a portion of proceeds from every Drink, Slush, Shake and Blast purchase back to local schools.
CREDITS
Scenery and scenic effects built, painted and automated by Empire Technical Fabrication, Wayne, NJ. Lighting, Audio & Video equipment from PRG
Broadway. Video System Design & Support provided by Disco Pixel Productions. Special effects equipment by J&M Special Effects. Soft goods by Props by Prop & Paint Creative Studio LLC, Rob McFayden, BB Props, Susan Barras, J.P. Carrier. Costumes by Mindy L’Amour, Siam Costumes, and Tess Mattraw. Costume embroidery by Amy Micallef. Painting & Distressing by Hochi Asiatico and Mieka van der Ploeg. Alterations by The Outsiders Broadway Wardrobe Team.Vintage suppliers: Bobby from Boston, Clothier LTD, Hamlet’s Vintage, Lofty Vintage Rue St. Denis, Otto’s Vintage, 9th St Vintage. Show curtain projection art inspired by Richard M. Powers. Asset clearance and licensing by Janet Billig Rich and Lisa Moberly for Loudspeaker Music Group. Cool Hand Luke footage licensed by Warner Bros.Entertainment, Inc. The Outsiders was rehearsed at Open Jar Studios.

The actors and stage managers employed in this production are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States.
The Director and Choreographer are members of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, Inc., an independent national labor union.
Backstage and Front of the House Employees are represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (or I.A.T.S.E.).
United Scenic Artists represents the designers and scenic painters for the American Theatre.
The Press Agents and Company Managers employed in this production are represented by the Association of Theatrical Press Agents & Managers.
The musicians employed in this production are members of the American Federation of Musicians.
This production is produced by a member of The Broadway League in collaboration with our professional union-represented employees.
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Robert and Cindy Rieke
John and Mary Schuele
Greg and Alyssa Stieren
Becky Strong
Drs. Jon and Ann Taylor
Melissa and Benjamin Teply
Lee Turkovich and Max Holmquist
Ashley Voorhees
Tom and Laura Walker
Bob Ward
Verne A. Weber
Contributor ($300+)
Corey and Amy Acklin
Barbara and Bob Bischoff
Dr. Douglas and Karen Brouillette
Susan M. Burkhard
Larry Carlson
Donna Christian
Mr. and Mrs. John Cooke
William and Kathleen Corcoran
Honorable Hal and Mary Daub
LaDawn Dykhouse
Grant and Melissa Ericksen
Bill and Deanne Fairfield
Thomas and Tamara Foley
Gary and Theresa Gauger
Brad and Becca Givens
Curt and Jeanne Glasford
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Goldstein
Maureen Gronstal
Mike and Kathy Gross
Ms. Barbara Haar-Rightmyer
Erika Hansen
Karina Ibarra
Alyssa and Don Kohler
Jared and Darcey Kramer
Nancy Lazer
Annette J. LeRoy
Bill and Diane Lienemann
Hiram and Sherryl Lilley
Mark and Shanna Mathia
Merle McAlevy and Barbara Hurlbert
Tara McNamara
Vaughn and LaNae Minton
Fred Mytty
Catherine A. Nelson
Jack Nelson and Linda Olsen-Nelson
Ms. Diana Nevins
Rachel Prentiss and Brandon Ell
Cassandra and Gary Pietrok
Mr. and Mrs. Martin P. Reagan
Debra Ann Reilly-Culver and Robert Culver, Jr.
Debra Romberger
Spence Schaefer
Ed Schneider
Mr. and Mrs. T. Scott Tibbels
Ronald L. Wax, MD
Gary and Sharon Welna
Ed and Alice Woll
Casey and Janelle Wood
Taylor Wyatt
Corporate Circles
Bergman Incentives
Brase Electric
Complete Payroll Services
Control Services, Inc.
Lamp Rynearson
Mausbach Grounds Maintenance
Max I. Walker
Miller Electric
Morrissey Engineering
Pella Windows and Doors
Ray Martin Company
Streck, Inc.
Woodhouse
Corporate Sponsors
Bank of America
Beardmore Subaru
Broadway Across America
Center for Holistic Development
Chesterman Coca-Cola
FNBO
Google
Great Plains Communications
Hayes & Associates
HDR
Holland Basham Architects
HUB International
Kiewit
Metronet Fiber
Mutual of Omaha
Olsson
Omaha Steaks
Storz Foundation
TeamMates Mentoring
UNMC
Valmont Industries, Inc.
Wiesman Development
Foundations
Angle Charitable Trust
Blue Star Families
Claire M Hubbard Foundation
Community Foundation for Western Iowa
Conagra Brands Foundation
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Foundation
Disney
Dolezal Family Foundation
Gilbert C. Swanson Foundation
Holland Foundation
Ike and Roz Friedman Foundation
Iowa West Foundation
Kaufmann-Cummings Foundation
Lozier Foundation
Midlands Community Foundation
Rebensdorf Family Foundation
Richard Brooke Foundation
The Sherwood Foundation
Steinhart Foundation
CL Werner Foundation
Whitmore Charitable Trust
Public Support
Douglas County Visitor Improvement
Fund
Humanities Nebraska
Nebraska Arts Council
Nebraska Cultural Endowment
In-Kind Contributions
Curzon Promotional Graphics
Eide Bailly
Hotel Deco
Renze Display Company
Republic National Distributing Co.
Restaurant and Hotel Partners
Au Courant Restaurant
Cumbia
Dolomiti
Gather Omaha
Hook & Lime
Hotel Deco and Monarch Restaurant
Nosh
Zinc
Legacy Circle
Michael E. Bailey and Cynthia J. Bailey Trust
H. Robert* and Marilyn P.* Cassling
Marianne K. Festersen*
Dr. Amy M. Haddad and Steven S. Martin
Darrald B. Harsh*
Richard D. Holland*
Nancy R. Johnson
Todd L. and Susan Johnson
Fran and Rich Juro
Helen* and Richard Kelley
Carl G. Mammel
Chad and Jennifer Rutar
Martha and David Slosburg
Joan H. Squires and Daniel Hamann
Dr. James and Carole Tremain
Anne Thorne Weaver*
*Deceased
Board of Directors
Jack Koraleski, Chair
D. David Slosburg, Vice Chair
Michael S. Cassling, Vice Chair
Avner Applbaum
Dr. H. Dele Davies
Margaret Lauritzen Dodge
Scott C. Heider
Todd L. Johnson
Christopher Leitner
Rodrigo López
Sharlon Rodgers
Rachel Werner
John K. Boyer, Secretary
Executive
Joan H. Squires, President
Pamela Hansen, Executive Assistant
Bronwyn Bahr, Special Projects Administrator
Development
Sabrina Weiss, Senior Vice President of Development
Alyssa Kohler, Director of Development
Katie Herring, Annual Giving Communications Senior Manager
Taylor Leigh Jackson, Capital Campaign & Grants Senior Manager
Jarin Keyes, Development Systems Coordinator
Finance and Administration
Arnold Reeves, Senior Vice President and COO
Gennean Scott Gray, Senior Vice President and CSO
Bianca Harley, Vice President of Impact
Alyssa Stieren, Associate Vice President of Finance & Information Services
Brian Burns, Controller
Tina Shogrin, Accounts Payable Manager
Zach Stewart, Business Analytics Specialist
Cynthia Vanek, Office Manager
Erin Cihal, Director of Human Resources
Eddie Knight, Human Resources Generalist
Casey Murphy, Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Information Technology
Karina Ibarra, Director of IT
Scott Cook, IT Systems Administrator
Casey Wood, Senior Technical Support Manager
Spencer Schaefer, IT Service Delivery Manager
Marketing and Communications
Tara McNamara, Director of Communications
Dara Hogan, Director of Marketing
Adriana Lopez, Creative Director
James Rich, Associate Director of Sales
Sarah Kosch, Senior Writer & Content Creator
Kori Radloff, Marketing Manager
Adri Montano, Multimedia Designer
Isaac Neiman, Advanced Video Production Manager
Emily Singer, Digital Marketing Manager
Sylvia Stone, Communications Manager
Sydney Fisher, Marketing Project Coordinator
Chloe Fullenkamp, Communications Coordinator
Operations and Facilities
Ryan Murray, Associate Vice President of Operations
Melissa Godoy, Senior Operations Manager
Jerome Hodges, Campus Security Manager
Kory Foster, Facilities Operations Manager
Chris Chamberlin, HVAC Facilities Technician
Juana Alvarado-Salvador, General Maintenance Technician
Chris Kelsey, Facilities Tech I
Sean Irwin, Facilities Tech I
Event Management
Mary Celer, Events Manager
Patron Services and Ticket Omaha
Ashley Voorhees, Vice President of Patron Services
Michael Pence, Director of Patron Services
Stephen B. Martin, Ticketing Systems Senior Manager
Alex Beil, Steelhouse Box Office Manager
Joel Ochoa, Ticketing Systems Coordinator
Lauren Milbourn, Patron Services Lead
Pablo Tovar, Patron Services Lead
Lynne Reese DiNella, Patron Services Representative II
Curt Glasford, Manager of Data Services
Production
John Balkovic III, Senior Production & Facilities Manager
Ryan Milligan, Production Manager
Matthew McKim, Production Manager
Programming and Education
Andy Cassano, Vice President of Programming and Education
Kathleen Lawler Hustead, Director of Education
Elly Whaley, Director of Scheduling and Rentals
Bill Grennan, Senior Manager of Camps & Classes
Taylor Wyatt, Senior Manager of Education
Aletha Kuhn, Senior Community Engagement Manager
Aaron Derell Gregory, Education Manager
Lizzy Diamond, Elementary School Programs Coordinator
Katie Nguyen, Camps & Classes Coordinator
Bridget Koening, Secondary School Programs Coordinator
Lea Ramos, Education Assistant
Travis Grafe-Cline, Senior Front of House Manager
Kelsi Weston, Associate Director of Volunteer Services
Annie Gaston, Senior Manager Programming Operations
Commercial Entertainment
Erika Hansen, Vice President of Commercial Entertainment
Aniya Greene, Commercial Marketing Manager
Jon Hickerson, Commercial Booking Manager
Destiney Chitrodom, Commercial Graphic Designer
Food Services and Catering
Erik Taylor, Food and Beverage Operations Manager
John Jones, Food and Beverage Operations Manager
Kyle Muller, Food and Beverage Office Manager
Forrest Gregory, Food & Beverage Assistant Manager
Michael Anderson, Executive Chef
Julian Grainger, Associate Executive Chef
GK Gammon, Sous Chef
Steelhouse Omaha
Craig Cope, General Manager
Heather Taylor, Operations Manager
Orpheum Theater House Crew
Al Dusek, Carpenter
Toby Gibson, Lighting
Christopher Nickel, Audio
Volunteers
Omaha Performing Arts thanks The Ambassadors for their outstanding contributions to the success of the Holland Center and Orpheum Theater. During the 24/25 Season, 611 volunteers donated 40,000 hours at 372 events.
Presenters Circle Executive Committee
President: Jennifer Davenport
President Elect: Ben Taxman
VP of Engagement: Mark Gudgel
2nd VP of Engagement: Erin Mohring
VP of Membership: Asher Stoller
Treasurer: Karen Nelsen
Secretary: Amy Hennings
Past President: Dori Stanfield
Presenters Circle Board of Directors
LaTisha Adams
Kacie Baum
Paula Blackledge
Teresa Bradley
Kris Covi
Elizabeth Darling
Mark Eckstrom
Mikal Eckstrom
Alex Epstein
Tom Elser
Kate Grabill
Kelli Hawkins
Cindy Heider
Kimberly Hord
Wendi Kroeger
Donella Lampkin
Catherine McAllister
Christine Nikunen
Gigi O’Hara
Michelle Pernicek
Adrienne Perry
Anne Armitage Rogers
Jen Rutar
Andee Scioli
Andrew Sigerson
Tiffany White-Welchen
Andrea Williamson
Jessica Janssen Wolford
Jennifer Zatechka
Omaha Performing Arts Policies and Procedures
The Orpheum Theater, Holland Performing Arts Center and Steelhouse Omaha 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 Theater, Holland Performing Arts Center and Steelhouse Omaha 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.
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.
Accessibility Features
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.
• Courtesy wheelchairs.
• Accessible seating.
• Accessible parking adjacent to the theater.
• Curbside drop-off.
• Accessible restrooms.
• Accessible backstage accommodations for performers and technicians, including accessible entries, dressing rooms and restrooms.
• Sensory friendly performances.
• Sensory friendly kits and headphones.
• 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.
• Learn more at TicketOmaha.com/Accessibility.
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.
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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