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PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

2024/2025 SEASON PROGRAM BOOK

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A MESSAGE FROM

THE CHAIR

Welcome to the Providence Performing Arts Center’s 2024/2025 season! Thanks to the unwavering support of our loyal patrons, along with generous donors, underwriters and sponsors, PPAC proudly continues to offer an exciting array of Community Outreach and Engagement initiatives. These programs provide free or lowcost access to the magical world of live theatre for those who might otherwise be unable to experience it.

PPAC’s Seats for Service Members program hosted Rhode Island service members and their families to see a variety of shows. Additionally, Big Dreams Begin With Broadway program welcomed “bigs” (mentors) and “littles” (children) from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island to experience live theatre.

ARTS Showcase brings elementary and middle school students to PPAC to attend live performances of dance, music or theatre during regular school hours and provides the same programming virtually in their classrooms.

Experience PPAC provides every Rhode Island 10th grader with the opportunity to see a select touring Broadway performance live on our stage. These programs are free to schools with transportation costs fully reimbursed. Last season, these initiatives enriched the educational journeys of over 40,000 Rhode Island students, creating memories that extend far beyond the classroom.

Next Stop BROADWAY® is a week-long summer musical theatre intensive that transports youth aged 10-17 to the Golden Age of Broadway.

Due to overwhelming demand, this program is now two sessions in back-to-back weeks. In partnership with The Robert F. Stoico/FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation, PPAC offers financial aid to ensure access to the transformative power of theatre. FIRSTFED also sponsors From Books to Broadway, a partnership between PPAC and Rhode Island schools designed to expose students to the magic of Broadway performances with a chance to “meet and greet” cast members.

A heartfelt thank you to Textron Charitable Trust for 24 years of continuous support of PPAC’s ARTS Scholarships. This year, 77 promising young artists were awarded scholarships, bringing the total to over 800 Rhode Island students who have been empowered to pursue their artistic dreams through summer arts education opportunities.

Enjoy our virtual Wurlitzer Concerts produced

by House Organist Peter Edwin Krasinski anytime at ppacri.org/wurlitzer. The upcoming calendar promises unique experiences featuring the enchanting sounds of the Wurlitzer.

In partnership with The Autism Project, PPAC’s Sensory-Friendly Performances creates a guest experience that is welcoming, judgment free and inclusive of guests with a wide range of sensory, learning and physical differences. These performances are perfect for young children and guests who might benefit from a more relaxed theatre environment.

With support from Disney, PPAC has helped build sustainable musical theatre programs in under-resourced elementary schools in Providence, Pawtucket, Central Falls, Warwick and Cumberland through their Disney Musicals in Schools program. The season concludes with students performing a Student Share Event on PPAC’s stage.

The Ocean State Star Awards celebrates the achievement of students, teachers and designers involved in high school musical theatre programs. This showcase recognizes outstanding productions and students, with one female and one male lead performer from Rhode Island selected to compete at the National High School Musical Theatre Awards® (also known as the Jimmy Awards®) in New York City.

PPAC is thrilled to launch a leadership opportunity for 10th grade students and above in our new Teen Ambassador Program. Each month, Teen Ambassadors will explore different career tracks in arts management and gain firsthand knowledge from industry professionals.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I thank you for being a vital part of our community and helping us spread the joy of live theatre. Your attendance and support are essential to PPAC and keeps our community thriving. Please visit our website at ppacri.org/outreach for more information.

I look forward to sharing with you another exciting season at PPAC!

Joseph W. Walsh, Esq. Chair, Board of Directors

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ADDRESS Loew’s Theatre Building, PPAC Square, 220 Weybosset Street, Providence, RI 02903 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE Call: 401.421.2997, ext. 0 • Email: info@ppacri.org • Hours: M – F, 9A – 5P BOX OFFICE Call: 401.421.ARTS (2787) • Email: box_office_questions@ppacri.org Window & Phone Hours: M – F, 10A – 5P; Sat, 10A – 2P and two hours prior to curtain time(s) on performance days.

Hours may vary on holidays and during the summer months, please call in advance to verify.

The PPAC Box Office is your ONLY OFFICIAL ticketing source for tickets to a PPAC show. When you buy tickets from the PPAC Box Office, your purchase is secure. Purchasing from unauthorized sources may put you at risk for receiving counterfeit tickets.

SECURITY POLICY

The following items are not permitted inside the Theatre: firearms, weapons, briefcases, suitcases, cameras and outside food or beverages.

Walk through metal detectors are used at all entrances. Guests may be subject to bag search.

Bags must fit comfortably under a theatre seat.

Providence Police details are on site at all PPAC events. PPAC Management reserves the right to change the security policy or implement any security measures required for any performance without prior notice.

Your safety and security are our top priorities!

PPAC does not have a secure storage area; confiscated items cannot be returned.

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CENTERSTAGE STAFF CenterStage is the Season Program Book produced by the Providence Performing Arts Center.

P.J. Prokop

PROJECT MANAGER/EDITOR

Caitlyn DiPompo CONTENT MANAGER

Gianna Lanni

CONTENT ASSOCIATE

Christine Meahan Designs GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Sharon Corcoran

ADVERTISING MANAGER

Aaron J. Weintraub ADVERTISING ASSOCIATE

RR Donnelley PRINTER

For information on show insert advertising in CenterStage 2024/2025 or for information about advertising for the 2025/2026 season, contact Sharon Corcoran at 401.574.3136. For information on marketing sponsorships or other advertising opportunities, contact P.J. Prokop at 401.574.3103.

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HOUSE INFORMATION The House Manager is stationed at the House Manager’s Desk in the Grand Lobby. If you need assistance during the performance, please ask an usher to see the House Manager; someone will assist you promptly.

Emergency Information: PPAC’s emergency phone number is 401.421.2997. Let someone know of your exact seat location(s) in advance of your performance so that you may be located quickly in an emergency.

Delayed arrivals: Guests who arrive after the start of the performance will be seated according to a touring company’s seating policy in order to minimize interruptions to the performance.

Cell phones must be turned off for the duration of the performance, except for the use of the GalaPro app. Taking photos or recordings of a live performance is strictly prohibited.

Cameras/recording devices: Cameras and recording devices are not permitted inside the Theatre, with the exclusion of news photographers who have pre-arranged with PPAC’s marketing department for a photo pass.

Lost and Found: Patrons who lose personal belongings at a performance may email info@ppacri.org or call 401.421.2997, ext. 0.

ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION Accessible and companion seating can be purchased online at ppacri.org and by calling the Box Office at 401.421.ARTS (2787).

At the show, ushers and operations staff are available to assist patrons. Please ask for assistance at the House Manager’s Desk in the Grand Lobby.

Inclement weather: Generally, performances are not canceled due to inclement weather. In the event of severe weather conditions, please visit ppacri.org, our social media or tune in to Rhode Island TV news and/or radio stations.

Theatre Entrance: PPAC has a curbside drop-off lane directly in front of the Theatre. The Arcade, Grand Lobby and Orchestra Level are fully accessible from the Weybosset Street and Richmond Street entrances.

Concession purchases may be brought into the Theatre; outside food and beverages are not allowed. Visit our concession stands in the Arcade, the Grand Lobby and on the Mezzanine.

Elevator: An elevator is located on the first floor near the Grand Lobby (adjacent to the Lobby Lounge) and provides access to the Mezzanine, and First and Second Dress Circle Balconies.

We accept credit, debit and PPAC gift cards (classic and eGift) at all of our concession stands.

Restrooms: Fully accessible restrooms are located on the first floor closer to the Richmond Street entrance and off the walkway behind First Dress Circle.

Our House Manager will exchange cash to a PPAC gift card if a patron wishes to use cash for their concession purchase.

ATM: An ATM is in the Arcade adjacent to the Box Office window.

Smoking/Vaping: Smoking and vaping are not allowed inside the Theatre.

Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs): ALDs are available free of charge on a first come, first served basis in the Grand Lobby across from the aisle 5 entrance. A driver’s license or credit card will be requested as a security deposit.

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GalaPro: The GalaPro app offers closed captioning, audio description, amplification and more at live theatre performances. Please call 401.421.ARTS (2787) or email box_office_questions@ppacri.org to see which events offer GalaPro. Audio/Visual Assistance: ASL interpretation, open caption and/or visual description are available upon request. Please call or email the Box Office to arrange in advance.

Sensory-Friendly performances are offered periodically during the season and will be announced when they are available. These performances provide a welcoming and relaxed environment for our guests with sensory needs. Refer to page 56 or visit ppacri.org/sensoryfriendly to learn more.

TICKETING INFORMATION Subscription Information: You can become a subscriber to the Taco and The White Family Foundation Broadway Series and/or Encore Series at any time during the season.

Subscription packages are pro-rated once the season begins.

For details on becoming a subscriber, call a Box Office representative at 401. 421.ARTS (2787) or New Subs Representative Sharon Corcoran at 401.574.3136; they will be happy to assist you.

Individual tickets are available for purchase by phone, at the Box Office window in the Theatre’s Arcade and online at ppacri.org. The PPAC Box Office accepts all major credit cards and cash.

Checks are accepted up to 10 business days prior to a performance. Additional service and handling fees are applied to phone and online orders. Certain restrictions may apply.

Restoration Charge: All ticket prices include a $4 per ticket restoration charge; ticket prices are subject to change without notice.

Better Call Paul in Group Sales!

Groups of 10 to 15 or more may order tickets with Group Sales Specialist Paul Hiatt at 401.574.3162 or phiatt@ppacri.org.

Learn more at the Group Sales page: ppacri.org/grouptickets. eGift Cards: Our eGift cards are available at ppacri.org/giftcards in a variety of designs (“Let’s Celebrate,” “Happy Birthday,” “Thinking of You” and “Thank You”).

We offer seasonal versions for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Graduation. eGift cards are instantly available and can be purchased in any denomination from $25 to $500.

Classic Gift Cards: The hard copy gift card with a presentation sleeve can be ordered by phone, at the Box Office window or at ppacri.org/giftcards. A PPAC gift card is available in any denomination when ordering by phone or in person; fixed denominations are available online.

Rush: Student and senior rush tickets may be available for certain performances with valid photo ID. Visit our social media or call the Box Office to inquire about rush.

Children’s Policy: Children under the age of six are not permitted at PPAC performances unless the performance is a Designated Family Show.

Please call the Box Office or visit individual show pages on our website for showspecific age recommendations. Tickets are required for all ages.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS

Alison Eichler

Chris Satti

Joseph W. Walsh, Esq. Chair

Thomas P. Fay, CFA

Stephen Shechtman, Esq.

Janet S. Fogarty, Esq.

The Honorable Brett Smiley (Ex-Officio)

Mark T. Ryan, Esq. First Vice Chair

David A. Fontaine, CPA

Thomas A. Tanury Second Vice Chair

Gary E. Furtado

Ellen Barnes Secretary

Barbara S. Lavine

David L. Fried, MD Cynthia Laughlin

Lowell W. Kinch Treasurer

Matthew A. Lopes, Jr., Esq.

DIRECTORS

Robin L. Main, Esq.

Paul A. MacDonald

Kristen Adamo

The Honorable Daniel McKee (Ex-Officio)

Michael A. Bucci

Rick Metters

Gabriella DiGiacinto Caprio

Terrence P. Moran

William J. Conley, Jr., Esq.

Gary M. Penfield

Darren Corrente, Esq.

Lawrence E. Purtill

Jason M. DaPonte

David Salit

George H. Nee

Robert F. Stoico Robert Vincent *John Hazen White, Jr. William A. White Patrick Wholey William K. Wray

* DESIGNATED

REPRESENTATIVES

Antonio Afonso (The Hon. Daniel McKee) Matthew Shumate (The Hon. Brett Smiley) Benjamin White (John Hazen White, Jr.)

This listing is current as of our Fall 2024 printing.

The Providence Performing Arts Center (“PPAC”) is a Rhode Island non-business corporation organized by the following: Citizens Bank, Fleet National Bank of Rhode Island, Old Stone Bank, Outlet Company, Providence Journal Company, Rhode Island Hospital Trust National Bank and Textron, Inc. The affairs of PPAC are administered by a Board of Directors with the Governor of Rhode Island (and their representative) and the Mayor of Providence (and their representative), who presently serve as members of the Board. None of the founders have an ownership in any of the assets of PPAC. In 1978, PPAC was purchased and continues to hold title to the Providence Performing Arts Center Theatre, which PPAC maintains as a center for the performing arts. Under PPAC’s articles of incorporation, no part of the earnings of the corporation may be paid to its members, the Board of Directors, the officers or any other private persons. If the existence of PPAC should terminate for any reason, its net assets would be distributed exclusively to one or more charitable or educational institutions accorded tax-exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code.

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A MESSAGE FROM OUR

WELCOME TO THE PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER! Our 47th Broadway season stars shows that are “brand new” and “classics” for audiences. The 2024/2025 Taco and The White Family Foundation Broadway Series features the national tour launches of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL and SHUCKED, MJ, LIFE OF PI, & JULIET, SOME LIKE IT HOT and BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL. We are excited to bring these mesmerizing and entertaining national tours to our stage direct from Broadway.

The Encore Series features the longawaited returns of MAMMA MIA!, RIVERDANCE 30 – The New Generation and CHICAGO. Our Broadway Specials include THE CHER SHOW and a two-week return engagement of HAMILTON. We are making history by hosting Trinity Rep’s A Christmas Carol for the holiday season. This community partnership is the first of its kind for both theatres; we are pleased that we can assist in continuing Trinity Rep’s holiday tradition this season.

Our events calendar is always evolving – please visit ppacri.org/events to view our concerts, comedy and holiday shows.

Photo: CORE Photographic

PRESIDENT & CEO On behalf of the PPAC Board of Directors and PPAC staff, I am thankful to our season and individual show sponsors for their support. We thank title sponsor Taco and The White Family Foundation for their steadfast support of our Broadway Series over the past 16 years. We are grateful to WPRI CBS 12 for their media sponsorship of our Broadway season.

PPAC appreciates Cox Media as our Encore Series media sponsor.

We’d also like to thank Family Night title sponsor, BankNewport and media sponsors ABC 6 and NOW 93.3 for supporting our Family Night performances of & JULIET and RIVERDANCE. Thank you to Navigant Credit Union for sponsoring our return engagement of MAMMA MIA! in the Encore Series.

Enjoy the shows!

J.L. “Lynn” Singleton President & CEO, Providence Performing Arts Center

President’s Club info: pages 20 & 51

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BROADWAY SERIES PARTNER Photo: George Lavoie

DEAR PPAC FRIENDS & PATRONS, On behalf of Taco and The White Family Foundation, I welcome you to the 2024/2025 Broadway Series at PPAC! Taco and The White Family Foundation believe communities thrive when they can experience the performing arts and music; this is why we have been a proud sponsor of PPAC’s Broadway Series for 16 years. A vibrant arts community, including live performances at PPAC, allows families to enrich their lives. You will love the lineup of shows in the Broadway Series this season!

On behalf of my wife Liz, our son Ben, our daughters-in-law Katelyn and Kirsten, our amazing granddaughters Madison and Winona, our Board of Directors and all the employees at Taco — enjoy the season!

John Hazen White, Jr. and Liz White.

John Hazen White, Jr. Executive Chairman, Taco Comfort Solutions

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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF J.L. “Lynn” Singleton PRESIDENT/CEO

Alan J. Chille

Judy Ferreira

GENERAL MANAGER

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTORS Donna L. Santos

DIRECTOR OF TICKETING PROJECTS

Janice Anderson

DIRECTOR OF THEATRICAL PROGRAMMING

Dana Brazil

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION, OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT

P.J. Prokop

Claudia Zompa

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Amanda Bonafine

Stephanie Santos

DIRECTOR OF CONCERTS & COMEDY

DIRECTOR OF TICKETING

Anthony Mylers

Ricky Gresh

DIRECTOR OF IT SERVICES

DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROJECTS/ ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT Elizabeth Rainone

Lisa Viall

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE GENERAL MANAGER

Betsy Rinaldi

EDUCATION, OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT MANAGER

Pamela Halloway

OFFICE MANAGER

FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST

Grace Madeya

Kathryn Dudeck

EDUCATION, OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT ASSOCIATE

Brandon DeCesare

JUNIOR SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

EDUCATION, OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT ASSOCIATE/TEACHING ARTIST

Natalie Flores IT INTERN

Bella Calcano

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

MARKETING Betty Benedetti

SENIOR MARKETING ASSISTANT

Caitlyn DiPompo

MARKETING/PR PROJECTS MANAGER

Sharon Corcoran

NEW SUBS REP/CENTERSTAGE SALES

Nick McNeish

DIGITAL MEDIA SPECIALIST

Paul Hiatt

GROUP SALES SPECIALIST

Sophia Semco

DIGITAL MEDIA ASSISTANT

PROGRAMMING Kathryn DeAmaral CONCERT BUYER

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Matthew Beaune

PROGRAMMING ASSISTANT — BROADWAY & THEATRICALS

Jarrod White

PROGRAMMING ASSISTANT– CONCERTS & COMEDY

FINANCE & HUMAN RESOURCES Keith J. Labrecque

Linda Haddock

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Heather M. Bizon

Jillian Robillard

ACCOUNTANT

ACCOUNTANT

BOX OFFICE Tara Chaves

Richard DeFilippo

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF TICKETING

Kelly Prudent

BOX OFFICE SUPERVISOR/ VETS BOX OFFICE MANAGER

Marissa Curley

BOX OFFICE SUPERVISOR

Domenic Arlia

BOX OFFICE SUPERVISOR

BOX OFFICE SUPERVISOR

OPERATIONS Chris Dudeck

ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER

Matthew Pawlik

CONCESSIONS MANAGER

Nick Berardinelli

Betsy Menders

OPERATIONS MANAGER

EVENTS MANAGER

Jonathan Taylor

ASSISTANT OPERATIONS MANAGER

Ollie Huth

ASSISTANT CONCESSIONS MANAGER

FRONT OF HOUSE David Luongo

DIRECTOR OF SECURITY

Mario Nasisi

Bruce Ingham

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF SECURITY

Lauren Maguire

PRESIDENT’S CLUB LIAISON

HOUSE MANAGER

Peter Edwin Krasinski HOUSE ORGANIST

BACKSTAGE Amanda Motta

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Charles Ryan

IATSE BUSINESS AGENT

Zachary Remson

Bill Brackett, III

Peter Vecchio

Amy Fernandez

ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

HOUSE PROPERTIES

HOUSE CARPENTER

HOUSE ELECTRICIAN

David Allen

HOUSE SOUND ENGINEER Please note: This listing is current as of our Fall 2024 printing.

COVER PHOTOS: TOP ROW, L TO R: RIVERDANCE 30 - THE NEW GENERATION photo by Jack Hartin © Abhan Productions; Don Stephenson (Doc Brown) and Caden Brauch (Marty McFly) in BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL. Photo: Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman, 2024; Catherine Ariale as Lady, Morgan Scott as Star, and Ella Perez as Babe in THE CHER SHOW. Photo

by Meredith Mashburn Photography; SECOND ROW, L TO R: MAMMA MIA! (L to R): Jalynn Steele (Tanya), Christine Sherrill (Donna Sheridan), and Carly Sakolove (Rosie). Photo by Joan Marcus; Nick Fradiani (center) as Neil Diamond and The Beautiful Noise in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL. Photo: ©Julieta Cervantes; Katie Frieden as Roxie and Company in The National Tour of CHICAGO. Photo by Jeremy Daniel; THIRD ROW, L TO R: Jammal Fields-Green as ‘MJ’ and the cast of the MJ First National Tour.

Photo by Matthew Murphy; Ashley D. Kelley and Grey Henson in SHUCKED. Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman; Rachel Webb in & JULIET. Photo by Matthew Murphy; FOURTH ROW, L TO R: LIFE OF PI Hiran Abeysekera, Richard Parker (Fred Davis, Scarlet Wilderink, Andrew Wilson). Photo Matthew Murphy & Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade; The Original Broadway Company of SOME LIKE IT HOT. Photo by Marc J. Franklin; Company - HAMILTON National Tour. Photo by Joan Marcus.

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GROUP SALES

Groups of 10 or more can save with discounted rates to most of our Broadway and family shows!

Visit ppacri.org/grouptickets to learn more, or contact Paul Hiatt at phiatt@ppacri.org or 401.574.3162.

SHOW SHUTTLE Enjoy dinner, a shuttle ride to and from PPAC, and a show!

Contact Paul Hiatt to book Show Shuttle for yourself, you and a friend or an entire group.

For information, go to: ppacri.org/showshuttle

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MEMBER BENEFITS As a President’s Club Member, you will have access to the best VIP seats for PPAC performances and enjoy first class amenities to enhance your entertainment experience.

Benefits include: •

For more information about the President’s Club, please contact Claudia Zompa, Director of Development, at czompa@ppacri.org or 401.574.3122.

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Access to reserved VIP premium tickets VIP reserved parking (with subscription for Taco and The White Family Foundation Broadway Series and Encore Series only)

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VIP Lounge access

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Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages

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Complimentary light snacks

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Private entrance to the Theatre

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Private restrooms

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Complimentary coat check

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Invitations to special events at PPAC

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Jordan Markus

DeAundre' Woods

Quentin Blanton Jr.

Bane Griffith

Erik Hamilton

Devin Bowles

J. Daughtry

Josh A. Dawson

Anthony J. Garcia

Bryce A. Holmes

Cecilia Petrush

Jed Resnick

Anastasia Talley

JoJo Carmichael

Joshua Dawson

Croix DiIenno

Kellie Drobnik

Zuri Noelle Ford

Ui-Seng François

Jahir L. Hipps

Skye Jackson-Williams

Faith Jones

Jacobi Kai

Rajané Katurah

Rachel Lockhart

Matteo Marretta

Jay McKenzie

Kendrick Mitchell

Zion Mikhail Pradier

Tyrone Reese

Avilon Trust Tate

Brion Marquis Watson

Charles P. Way

Malcolm Miles Young

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CAST

MJ..............................................................................................................JORDAN MARKUS MJ (Alternate)....................................................................................... DEAUNDRE' WOODS Rob, Joseph Jackson......................................................................................DEVIN BOWLES Rachel....................................................................................................... CECILIA PETRUSH Michael........................................................................................................ ERIK HAMILTON Little Michael.................................................. QUENTIN BLANTON JR., BANE GRIFFITH Little Marlon............................................................................................ BRYCE A. HOLMES Tito Jackson, Quincy Jones........................................................................JOSH A. DAWSON Kate, Katherine Jackson.......................................................................ANASTASIA TALLEY Alejandro.............................................................................................. ANTHONY J. GARCIA Nick, Berry Gordy, Don Cornelius, Doctor......................................................J. DAUGHTRY Dave....................................................................................................................JED RESNICK Tour Dancer, Randy Jackson, Jackie Wilson (dancer)...............MALCOLM MILES YOUNG Tour Singer, Jackie Jackson, James Brown (vocal).......................................JAY MCKENZIE Tour Dancer, Soul Train Dancer................................................................KELLIE DROBNIK Tour Dancer, Suzanne de Passe, Isley Brother (dancer)...................... RACHEL LOCKHART Tour Dancer, Isley Brother (dancer), Nicholas Brother........................ ZURI NOELLE FORD Tour Dancer, Fred Astaire................................................................... MATTEO MARRETTA Tour Dancer, Bob Fosse, Newscaster............................................................CROIX DIIENNO Keith, Jermaine Jackson, Isley Brother (vocal).................................. AVILON TRUST TATE Tour Dancer, Marlon Jackson, James Brown (dancer), Nicholas Brother........................................................................ BRION MARQUIS WATSON Swings............................. JOJO CARMICHAEL, JOSHUA DAWSON, UI-SENG FRANÇOIS, JAHIR L. HIPPS, FAITH JONES, RAJANÉ KATURAH, KENDRICK MITCHELL, ZION MIKHAIL PRADIER, TYRONE REESE, CHARLES P. WAY, SKYE-JACKSON WILLIAMS UNDERSTUDIES Understudies never substitute for the listed performers unless a specific announcement is made at the time of the appearance.

For MJ—ERIK HAMILTON; for Rob, Joseph Jackson—J. DAUGHTRY, JOSH A. DAWSON, KENDRICK MITCHELL; for Rachel—FAITH JONES, RAJANÉ KATURAH; for Michael— JACOBI KAI, DEAUNDRE' WOODS; for Little Michael—BRYCE A. HOLMES; for Little Marlon—QUENTIN BLANTON JR., BANE GRIFFITH, BRION MARQUIS WATSON; for Kate, Katherine Jackson—FAITH JONES, RAJANÉ KATURAH; for Tito Jackson, Quincy Jones—JAHIR L. HIPPS, JAY MCKENZIE, KENDRICK MITCHELL; for Alejandro—JAHIR L. HIPPS, MATTEO MARRETTA; for Nick, Berry Gordy—JAHIR L. HIPPS, JAY MCKENZIE, KENDRICK MITCHELL; for Dave—JAHIR L. HIPPS, KENDRICK MITCHELL. DANCE CAPTAIN: JOJO CARMICHAEL ASSISTANT DANCE CAPTAIN AND FIGHT CAPTAIN: CROIX DIIENNO SCAN THIS QR CODE TO SEE THE CAST AT THIS PERFORMANCE

WHEN: 1992 WHERE: A Rehearsal Studio, Los Angeles

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(in alphabetical order) 2 Bad Jam ABC Keep the Faith Another Part of Me LA LA Means I Love You Bad The Love You Save Beat It Man in the Mirror Billie Jean Money Black or White Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag Blame It on the Boogie Price of Fame Can You Feel It Rock With You Climb Ev’ry Mountain She’s Out of My Life Dancing Machine Shout Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough Smooth Criminal Earth Song Stranger in Moscow Ease on Down the Road Tabloid Junkie For the Love of Money Soul Train Theme Song Higher and Higher The Way You Make Me Feel Human Nature They Don’t Care About Us I Can’t Help It Thriller I’ll Be There Wanna Be Startin’ Somthin’ I Want You Back You Can’t Win Cast album available on Sony Music Entertainment The writing on the Act II curtain is copied from Michael Jackson’s notes.

ORCHESTRA Music Director/Conductor/Keys: NATHANAEL WILKERSON Co-Music Director/Keys: JASON YARCHO Drummer: JAMES WADE Percussion: MESIA AUSTIN Bass: JOHN DAVID BRATTON II Guitar: LILY GUARNEROS MAASE Guitar: JACK MCNAMARA Touring Substitute Guitar 1/Bass/Keys 2: PETER MICHAELS JR. Reed 1: BILL VINT Reed 2: BOB BOWLBY Trumpet 1: BIJON WATSON Trumpet 2: JAY DALY Trombone: WALT BOSTIAN Electronic Music Design: BILLY JAY STEIN and HIRO IIDA for STRANGE CRANIUM Music Coordinator: JOHN MILLER Associate Music Supervisor: RICK HIP-FLORES The Estate of Michael Jackson wants to thank all of the individuals who contributed to Michael’s career and his development as an artist including Berry Gordy, Quincy Jones and the Jackson family and want to specifically acknowledge all of the choreographers who worked with Michael on his short films, concerts and live performances throughout his career. In particular, Michael Peters (co-choreographer on “Thriller” and “Beat It”), Gregg Burge (co-choreographer on “Bad”) and Vincent Paterson (co-choreographer on “Smooth Criminal”) whose original work with Michael was an inspiration for those production numbers in this show.

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MICHAEL JACKSON

is one of the most beloved entertainers and profoundly influential artists of all time. His electrifying live performances and groundbreaking use of video and fashion continue to inspire today’s performers. To date, Michael has sold more than 1 billion records worldwide and is one of a handful of artists to be inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

His album Thriller is the biggest-selling album of all time, and his Thriller short film is the only music video to be listed on National Film Registry by the Library of Congress. The Guinness Book of World Records recognized him as the Most Successful Entertainer of All Time. New generations of fans continue to discover his artistry making him the #1 streaming catalog artist in the global marketplace. As a compassionate and prolific humanitarian, Michael set a new standard of generosity for other entertainers.

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST

JORDAN MARKUS (MJ). Singer, songwriter, actor, and dancer, Jordan Markus, is so excited to be making his Broadway Tour debut with MJ! He would like to thank his family and friends for all their love and support! IG: jordanmarkus_ DEAUNDRE' WOODS (MJ - Alternate, u/s Michael) made his Broadway debut in MJ! Thank you to my family, friends & agents at Gray Talent for your continued support. To God be the glory!

Other credits: Hamilton - Alexander Hamilton (And Peggy National Tour), Aaron Burr (Asian International Tour). IG: dre_woods QUENTIN BLANTON JR. (Little Michael, u/s Little Marlon). National Tour debut! TV/ VO: "Abbott Elem.," "Cocomelon" (Cody), “The Prophecy” (Young Thomas). Film: The Second Time Around (CJ). Training: India Blanton, Mozart Music Acad., Luckie, Kanec. Thanks God, Mom, Dad, family & team! @quinny_gram BANE GRIFFITH (Little Michael, u/s Little Marlon) is an eleven-year-old triple threat from Houston, Texas. Broadway: MJ. TV: “Abbott Elementary.” Thank you, God, for making this possible. A huge token of appreciation to my parents who continue to support me on this journey! IG: @banegriffith.

ERIK HAMILTON (Michael, u/s MJ) is excited for his Broadway tour debut with MJ. He thanks God, his parents Lance and Caryn, brothers Ellis and Evan, Carson Kolker, TMT, extended family and friends, and Hampton University theatre professor and advisor Dr. Iris Goode-Middleton. @erikhamilton35608 DEVIN BOWLES (Rob, Joseph Jackson) is beyond grateful to be making his National Tour debut in MJ. Actor/Singer/Dancer from Tennessee, he would love to give glory to God, thank his family and friends, and agents. Let's keep getting better and create magic!

J. DAUGHTRY (Nick, Berry Gordy, u/s Rob, Joseph Jackson). Broadway: The Color Purple, Beautiful, Ain’t Too Proud. 1st Nat. Tours: Miss Saigon (John), The Color Purple (Harpo), Motown: The Musical.

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Two-time Grammy Nominee and multiple Stellar and Dove Award Winner with AJB and group therAPy. @j.daughtry JOSH A. DAWSON (Tito Jackson, Quincy Jones, u/s Rob, Joseph Jackson). Broadway/Tour: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Tour: Hamilton. TV/Film: “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (Harry Belafonte). Education: CCM and the University of Michigan. KMR/Robyn Bluestone Management. @mrjoshdawsonmusic ANTHONY J. GARCIA (Alejandro). Broadway: A Beautiful Noise. Off-Broadway: The Tempest (The Public). Regional: Tootsie (Ogunquit) International Tour: Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (NCL’s Inaugural Cast). RTKids Alum.

Ithaca College BFA alum. Hudson Artists Agency.

Thanks to God and Family. @_anthonyjgarcia BRYCE A. HOLMES (Little Marlon, u/s Little Michael) is an 11-year-old entertainer from Colleyville, Texas. TV: “Lawmen: Bass Reeves” (Paramount+). National Commercials: Chuck E. Cheese, Nickelodeon, and Casey’s General Store.

Bryce is elated to be joining the amazing cast and crew of MJ. IG: @bryceaholmes CECILIA PETRUSH (Rachel). National tour debut!! Pittsburgh born and raised. University of Michigan BFA. Big thanks to the MJ team and to Telsey. All love and gratitude goes to my teachers, friends, Mikey at The Collective, John, Morty, and my amazing family! @ceciliapetrush JED RESNICK (Dave). Broadway: Avenue Q. National Tours: Company, Rent, Avenue Q. Off-Broadway: Pulitzer Prize-winning Fairview (Soho Rep, TFANA), The Wanderers (Roundabout).

Regional: Berkeley Rep, City Theatre, Actors Theatre Louisville, Williamstown, Weston. Television: “Dear Edward” (AppleTV+). Brown University alum. @jedres ANASTASIA TALLEY (Kate, Katherine Jackson).

Broadway: MJ, Girl From The North Country.

NYC: Radio City’s Christmas Spectacular.

Education: MM (Indiana University’s JSOM), BME (University of Southern MS). Singer/songwriter. Debut single “Hello” available everywhere. anastasiatalley.com Instagram: @anastasiatalley

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JOJO CARMICHAEL (Swing, Dance Captain).

From Dothan, AL. BFA in Commercial Dance from PACE University. Credits include: Radio City Christmas Spectacular (Rockette), The Devil Wears Prada (James M. Nederlander Theatre).

JoJo gives thanks to God, her family and friends!

JOSHUA DAWSON (Swing) is thrilled to make his Broadway tour debut with MJ. BFA Commercial Dance (Pace). Special thanks to his Mom and Dad, Mrs. Treshawn, MSA, Calli Company, and BAA IG: @mr.broadway CROIX DIIENNO (Tour Dancer, Bob Fosse, Newscaster, Assistant Dance Captain, Fight Captain) graduated with a BFA in Commercial Dance from PACE University. Credits include: Pittsburgh CLO's Grease, Oklahoma!, and Peter Pan; as well as being a previous soloist with the world touring dance company, Parsons Dance.

KELLIE DROBNIK (Tour Dancer, Soul Train Dancer). Film: West Side Story. NYC: Radio City Christmas Spectacular (Rockette), Twyla Tharp. National Tour: Dirty Dancing. BFA: Juilliard. Love to my family! @kellie_drobnick ZURI NOELLE FORD (Tour Dancer, Isley Brother (dancer), Nicholas Brother) is excited to make her national tour debut with MJ! Broadway: West Side Story. Film: In the Heights, Better Nate than Never. Regional: Songs for a New World, Other World, May We All. UI-SENG FRANÇOIS (Swing) is a multi-disciplinary artist and creator committed to Arts for healing.

Credits: West Side Story (Broadway), Ronald K. Brown/ EVIDENCE. Graduate of the Baltimore School for the Arts and Peabody Conservatory. @ui_seng JAHIR L. HIPPS (Swing, u/s Tito Jackson, Quincy Jones, u/s Alejandro, u/s Nick, Berry Gordy, u/s Dave). Tours: RENT Farewell. Regional: Something Rotten (FST), In The Heights (Stages St. Louis).

TV: “Elsbeth” (CBS). Thanks to God, Mom, Grandma, Sam, BW, Avalon, and all my friends for their support! IG and TikTok: Jahir.hipps SKYE JACKSON-WILLIAMS (Swing) is an artist born and raised in New York City. She made her Broadway debut with MJ and is excited to join the tour! IG: @skyejacksonwilliams FAITH JONES (Swing, u/s Rachel, u/s Kate, Katherine Jackson) is an actor and singer-songwriter from Durham, NC currently based in NYC. National tour: Jesus Christ Superstar (Mary).

Education: UNC-Chapel Hill. Instagram: @faithjones. TikTok: @faithjonesmusic.

Endless gratitude to her family, friends, and Hudson Artists Agency!

JACOBI KAI (u/s Michael) can’t express how blessed he feels to be sharing black excellence across the US in MJ. He would like to thank God and his beautiful family for keeping him grounded YOU are light!

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RAJANÉ KATURAH (Swing, u/s Rachel, u/s Kate, Katherine Jackson) is overjoyed to be on the 1st National Tour of MJ! Broadway: MJ. Endless gratitude to God, my amazing family, The Mine, and my guardian angels! Matthew 17:20 @rajanekaturah | rajanekaturah.com RACHEL LOCKHART she/her (Tour Dancer, Suzanne de Passe, Isley Brother (dancer)), a Birmingham native and Juilliard BFA graduate, trained under her mother at J. Lockhart Performing Arts. Credits: “SYTYCD” S17, CBS’s “East New York,” MET Opera’s Malcolm X, 2023 “VMAs,” Broadway’s Illinoise, and a Chita Rivera nominee. @rachelxlockhart MATTEO MARRETTA (Tour Dancer, Fred Astaire, u/s Alejandro). Broadway National Tour debut! Credits: Mamma Mia! (RCCL), The Elf On The Shelf (Tour), Newsies (Regional), and many more. Matteo is off the wall excited, love to his family and friends. It’s all good! @matteomarretta JAY MCKENZIE (Tour Singer, Jackie Jackson, James Brown (vocal), u/s Tito Jackson, Quincy Jones, u/s Nick, Berry Gordy). Blessed to be sharing the MJ legacy! New England born and bred.

Credits include: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (B’way), Paradise Square (B’way), Rudy! (Tribeca Film Festival). Love to family & friends. Roster Proud. @mrjaymckenzie KENDRICK MITCHELL (Swing, u/s Rob, Joseph Jackson, u/s Tito Jackson, Quincy Jones, u/s Nick, Berry Gordy, u/s Dave) is beyond thrilled to have joined the MJ family! Regional: The Wild Party, After Midnight, Almost a Full Moon, RENT. Film/TV: "Law & Order: SVU," "The Blacklist," "Dr. Death." Love to FSE, Jordan, Dad, and the greatest Mama in the world. @KendrickMitchellOfficial ZION MIKHAIL PRADIER (Swing). National Tour Debut!: MJ. Complexions Contemporary Ballet. Dallas Black Dance Theatre.

TYRONE REESE (Swing) is a native of Mobile, Alabama. Broadway: Illinois (St. James) Film: Descendants (Netflix). Education: The Juilliard School. Other performance credits; Fall For Dance (kNonameartist) and choreography by Ebony Williams, Ohad Naharin, Azure Barton, Jamar Roberts, and more. Tyrone is grateful for the never-ending love and support he receives from his village. @_its.tyrone_ AVILON TRUST TATE (Keith, Jermaine Jackson, Isley Brother (vocal)). Greensboro native. Broadway: The Wiz (Ensemble, u/s Tin Man). Tours: The Wiz (Ensemble, u/s Tin Man), Mean Girls 1st Nat’l Tour (Ensemble, u/s Mr. Duvall). Regional: R+H’s Cinderella (NSMT); Chess (Muny). BFA MT ‘24 UNCG. Tate gives all thanks to God, Family, LINK4 and Agency, The Collective. IG: @avilon.tate

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BRION MARQUIS WATSON (Tour Dancer, Marlon Jackson, James Brown (dancer), Nicholas Brother, u/s Little Marlon). Forever grateful!

National Tours: Hamilton (And Peggy Tour), Wicked (Chistery). Regional: The Muny. TV/ Film: “POSE” (FX). Training: University of Cincinnati (CCM), The Ailey School. Thanks to God, my family, friends, and CESD. CHARLES P. WAY (Swing, u/s Michael) is thrilled to join the first national tour of MJ! Previously: Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill: The Musical and iLuminate - Artist of Light tours. Way dedicates performances to his late Aunt Dana. @charlespway MALCOLM MILES YOUNG (Tour Dancer, Randy Jackson, Jackie Wilson (dancer)). A NJ native, Malcolm made his Broadway debut in 2022 in The Lion King. BFA from NYU in 2021. He celebrates his parents, brother, Nicole, and “village” for their undying support. Glory to God! John 15:16 @malcolmmyoung LYNN NOTTAGE (Book). Intimate Apparel Opera (LCT/The Met), Clyde’s (Broadway, Second Stage, Tony nom.), The Secret Life of Bees (Atlantic, Almeida), Mlima’s Tale (Public, Kiln), Sweat (Pulitzer Prize, Obie, Lucille Lortel, Evening Standard Award, Susan Smith Blackburn Prize; Tony & Olivier Award noms.), Ruined (Pulitzer Prize, Obie, Lortel, NY Drama Critics’ Circle, AUDELCO, Drama Desk & OCC awards). PEN/Laura Pels Award, Doris Duke Artist Award, MacArthur “Genius Grant” Fellowship. Member of the Dramatists Guild.

CHRISTOPHER WHEELDON (Director & Choreographer) trained at The Royal Ballet School, he joined New York City Ballet in 1993 and was named first resident choreographer. Christopher has created productions for The Royal Ballet and major ballet companies worldwide. In 2014, Christopher directed and choreographed the Tony Awardwinning Broadway musical An American in Paris. He has choreographed for opera, film and television. Christopher thanks his husband, Ross Rayburn, for his love, support and quiet guidance during the making of MJ. DAVID HOLCENBERG (Music Supervision, Orchestrations and Arrangements). Drama Desk Award, Tony, Grammy and Outer Critics nominations for his work on MJ. Other Broadway: Groundhog Day, Mamma Mia!, Matilda, Rocky, Ghost, Bye Bye Birdie, The Story of My Life, Good Vibrations, Seussical, Titanic and Show Boat. Other credits include The Radio City Summer Spectacular, the U.S. premiere of Ragtime (LA Drama Critics Award), the world premieres of Come Fall in Love (The Old Globe), Newsies (Paper Mill) and Mamma Mia! at the Hollywood Bowl.

JASON MICHAEL WEBB (Orchestrations and Arrangements). Special Tony Award recipient, Drama Desk winner. Music director: Choir Boy (MTC; arranger); The Color Purple (Broadway revival). Arranger:

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Disney’s Aida (revival; music supervisor); “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” (2013 Inauguration of President Barack Obama). Executive music producer: Respect (MGM; starring Jennifer Hudson). Director: The Last Five Years (2021 film). Composer: “The Ms. Pat Show” (BET+), “Beebo Saves Christmas” (CW), Much Ado About Nothing (Shakespeare in the Park), Light It Up! (Cleveland Playhouse), Wildflower (National Black Theater/Apollo Theater).

NATHANAEL WILKERSON (Music Director/ Conductor/Keyboards). Regional: The Color Purple (Umbrella Stage Company, Elliot Norton Nominee); Side By Side By Sondheim (Arts After Hours); Swing!

(Calderwood Pavilion). Composition: The Mountain And Her Mortals (Boston Conservatory). Incredibly grateful to my teachers, and to make my tour debut!

JASON YARCHO (Co-Music Director/Keyboards).

National Tours: Wicked, Bright Star, Falsettos, Aladdin. Broadway: Bullets Over Broadway, Wicked, Shuffle Along, An American in Paris, West Side Story. Other: The Muny, Playwrights Horizons, Carnegie Hall, Obie Awards; Paper Mill. Master’s Degree in Conducting (CCM). For Nolan, Leighton, Camryn, and Nash!

BILLY JAY STEIN (Electronic Music Design).

Grammy Award-winning founder of Strange Cranium and Strike Audio. Broadway credits include Parade; Kimberly Akimbo; Shucked; One More Time; Paradise Square; Beautiful; Caroline, or Change; Tootsie; Mean Girls; The Band’s Visit; Fun Home; SpiderMan; Amélie; Tuck Everlasting; Jekyll & Hyde.

DEREK MCLANE (Scenic Design). Broadway: MJ, Moulin Rouge!, A Soldier’s Play, Beautiful, Follies, Anything Goes, Bengal Tiger, Ragtime, 33 Variations, How to Succeed, The Pajama Game, I Am My Own Wife, Ragtime. Designed Oscars 6 times, 4 television musicals. Winner of multiple Obie, Art Director’s Guild, Emmy Awards, Drama Desk Awards and Tony Awards.

NATASHA KATZ (Lighting Design). Recent Broadway: Sweeney Todd, Grey House, Springsteen; Some Like It Hot, The Prom, and Hello, Dolly!. She is a TDF Wendy Wasserstein Project mentor, inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame, and an 8-time Tony Award winner.

PAUL TAZEWELL (Costume Design). Hamilton (Tony Award); In the Heights; The Color Purple; Caroline, or Change; many others. Revivals include Side Show and Jesus Christ Superstar. TV and films include “The Wiz!” (NBC, Emmy Award), “Jesus Christ Superstar” (NBC), and Steven Spielberg's West Side Story.

GARETH OWEN (Sound Design). Back To The Future (Olivier-nom), MJ (Tony-win), & Juliet (Tonynom), Bad Cinderella, Summer, Come From Away (Olivier-win), End Of The Rainbow (Tony-nom), Bat Out of Hell (Olivier nom), A Little Night Music (Tonynom), Memphis (Olivier-win), Top Hat (Olivier-nom), Merrily We Roll Along (Olivier-win).

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PETER NIGRINI (Projection Design) is one of Broadway’s pioneering projection designers. His work includes Here Lies Love, Ain’t Too Proud, Beetlejuice, The SpongeBob Musical, Dear Evan Hansen, and Fela!. In other venues: the Grace Jones Hurricane tour, Deep Blue Sea (Bill T. Jones).

RICH + TONE TALAUEGA (Michael Jackson Movement). Legendary choreographers Rich + Tone have worked with pop music’s biggest names including Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, Usher and many others, but working with MJ, first as dancers from the mid 90s to choreographing many of MJ’s projects through today, has been the highlight of their career.

CHARLES G. LaPOINTE (Wig & Hair Designer).

Numerous Broadway, touring, regional, West End, International productions including Hamilton (Make-up Artists/Hair Stylist Guild Award), Ain’t Too Proud, Beetlejuice, The Cher Show (Drama Desk Award), SpongeBob SquarePants (Drama Desk Award). Television: “The Wiz Live!,” “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert.”

JOE DULUDE II (Makeup Design). Broadway and West End: Wicked, Beetlejuice, KPOP, MJ, SpongeBob SquarePants, Anastasia, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, and more. Film: Hocus Pocus 2, Don’t Look Up, Godmothered, etc. TV: “Jesus Christ Superstar Live” (Emmy nomination), “Annie Live!,” “The Gilded Age,” “Julia,” etc. IG: @dulude2 THE TELSEY OFFICE (Casting). With offices in both New York and Los Angeles, The Telsey Office casts for theatre, film, television and commercials.

The Telsey Office is dedicated to creating safe, equitable and anti-racist spaces through collaboration, artistry, heart, accountability and advocacy.

JOHN MILLER (Music Coordinator). Over 140 Broadway shows including: Shucked, A Beautiful Noise, Mrs. Doubtfire, Ain’t Too Proud, Tina, Beautiful. Studio musician (bass): Madonna, Eric Clapton, BB King, Billy Joel and Michael Jackson. johnmillerbass.com KATE WILSON (Voice Coach). Broadway: Camelot, Topdog/Underdog, Piano Lesson, Leopoldstadt, Funny Girl, Moulin Rouge!, To Kill a Mockingbird. Film: Women Talking, The Tragedy of Macbeth, Lady Bird, Three Billboards…Missouri. Faculty: Juilliard.

NICOLE OLSON (Production Stage Manager).

She/her. Tours: Ain’t Too Proud, What the Constitution Means to Me, Waitress, Beautiful, The Phantom of the Opera, Jersey Boys, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. Chicago: Jersey Boys, Billy Elliot.

Regional: San Jose Repertory (6 seasons). B.A., Theatre, Univ. of Southern California.

XAVIER KHAN (Stage Manager). Broadway: Hamilton. National Tours: Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Hamilton (Philip and Angelica companies). NYC/Regional: many. @xavesk

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ALEXANDER PIERCE (Assistant Stage Manager).

Tours: Mamma Mia!, TINA - The Tina Turner Musical, Ain't Too Proud, Jesus Christ Superstar, RENT. Regional: Kennedy Center, Walnut Street Theatre, Arden Theatre, Huntington Theatre, and Ogunquit Playhouse. Graduate of Emerson College.

LAUREN TAYLOR WINSTON (Assistant Stage Manager). Broadway: Suffs, MJ, Almost Famous.

Select Regional: Watch Night (PAC) The High Ground (Arena Stage), Cabaret (Goodspeed Musicals), The Central Park Five (Portland Opera).

AEA / AGMA member.

ERIC ARMSTRONG (Company Manager).

Broadway: Strange Loop, New York, New York, The Wiz (2024 revival), JOB. Other Credits: The Wiz (Pre-Broadway Tour). AMDA Graduate.

Proud ATPAM Member. Love to Bonnie, Mike, and Brian.

BIANCA JEAN-CHARLES (Assistant Company Manager). Broadway: A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, Grey House. Out of Town Pre-Broadway: A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, BOOP!. New York University, New York City graduate.

DONTEE KIEHN (Global Associate Director).

An American in Paris (Broadway, London, Paris, Tokyo; Associate Director/Choreographer); Diana: The Musical (Broadway; Associate Director); The Addams Family (Broadway, International; Associate Director/ Choreographer); Next to Normal (Broadway, Kennedy Center, International; Associate Choreographer); Brigadoon and Oklahoma! (Pittsburgh CLO; Director); Seven Brides.. (The Muny, Directing Consultant).

Broadway performance credits: 42nd Street, Gypsy, and The Addams Family.

MICHAEL BALDERRAMA (Global Associate Choreographer). Drama Desk. ACCA award. Part of almost a dozen Broadway shows, both on stage and the creative side. Favorites: In the Heights, Movin’ Out, Hamilton. Choreographed/performed/worked with Michael Jackson, Gloria Estefan, Andy Blankenbuehler, Christopher Wheeldon, Thomas Kail, Twyla Tharp, Julie Taymor, Lin-Manuel Miranda and more.

VICTORIA DAVIDJOHN (Resident Director) is thrilled to be part of the MJ team! Previously: Into the Woods, 2022 Revival (Broadway, National Tour, New York City Center | Associate Director).

Proud Lilly Award recipient. @victoriadavidjohn CHRISTOPHER CAMPBELL (Assistant Director).

Director, choreographer, and educator.

Hamilton (Sydney & San Francisco), MJ (Broadway); The Bodyguard (TBTS); Natasha…1812 (PCLO).

BFA: University of Michigan; MFA: Penn State. chriskdc.com

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JUSTIN PRESCOTT (Dance Supervisor). With a Broadway career of 10 shows, spanning over 12 years, Justin is excited to be sharing his professional knowledge and experiences as Dance Supervisor for the First National Tour of this fabulous production!

BESPOKE THEATRICALS (General Manager).

Partners Devin Keudell and Amy Jacobs manage Broadway musicals, plays, and tours. Current pro­ ductions include: MJ, Back to the Future, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, and the upcoming Stranger Things: The First Shadow this spring.

General managers in the firm include Kate Egan, David Roth, and Danielle Saks.

JUNIPER STREET PRODUCTIONS (Production Management) is a New York City based production management firm. Formed in 1998, JSP has managed more than 100 Broadway, Off-Broadway, national tours and events. Currently running: & Juliet, Funny Girl, Grey House, Harry Potter, Here Lies Love, Kimberly Akimbo, MJ: The Musical, Moulin Rouge, Parade, Shucked, Some Like It Hot, Tina. juniperstreet.com.

NEUROTOUR (Physical Therapist) are global leaders in live entertainment and performing arts medicine and honored to be part of this amazing touring company of MJ. Keeping performers happy, healthy & on stage.

THE BOOKING GROUP (Tour Booking Agency).

Current tours include Hamilton, The Book of Mormon, Come From Away, Hadestown, Six, Tina, To Kill A Mockingbird, Anastasia, Chicago, Hairspray.

Future tours include Funny Girl; Mamma Mia!; Mrs. Doubtfire; Some Like It Hot; Sweeney Todd; Peter Pan Goes Wrong and The Wiz. BOND THEATRICAL (Tour Marketing & Publicity Direction) is an independently-owned theatrical booking, marketing and publicity company representing award-winning Broadway shows and live entertainment properties. BOND connects artists and audiences by forming strategic, authentic and profitable partnerships between producers and presenters across North America.

For a complete list of current projects, please visit BondTheatrical.com LIA VOLLACK (Producer) began her career in the music industry and as a theatrical sound designer before transitioning to film. Over her two decades as president of worldwide music at Sony Pictures, Vollack created multi-platinum soundtracks with artists including Destiny’s Child, Alicia Keys, Jack White, Kendrick Lamar, Pearl Jam and Adele. Vollack founded Sony’s Columbia Live Stage, where she produced the Olivier Award-winning musical Groundhog Day. Since forming her company in 2019, she has produced MJ and Almost Famous on Broadway.

JOHN BRANCA (Producer). As head of the music department at Ziffren Brittenham LLC, John has been advancing the careers of recording artists for more than four decades. His clients have included more than 30 members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Michael Jackson, Branca’s client since 1980, hailed him as the

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“greatest lawyer of our times” for his innovative representation of artists’ interests. Branca is co-executor and co-manager of the Estate of Michael Jackson.

JOHN McCLAIN (Producer). As a music producer, musician and respected recording executive, John has for decades played a key role in the music industry by transforming young talent, hip-hop artists, gospel choirs, record labels, producers, R&B and pop singers into international stars. He is co-executor and co-manager of the Estate of Michael Jackson.

MICHAEL DAVID (Executive Producer). President of Dodger Properties (“the Dodgers”). Responsible for roughly 200 productions over 40 years in New York and internationally. Blessed with a host of awards from Tonys (56), London’s Oliviers and the like. Lead producer Broadway’s Matilda, Jersey Boys, Into the Woods, The Who’s Tommy, Titanic, The Gospel at Colonus, Urinetown, 42nd Street among others. Offices in Times Square and Covent Garden.

SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT (Co-Producer) is a division of Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture, television and digital content production, acquisition, and distribution; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. sonypictures.com/corp/divisions.html SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT (Co-Producer). For more than 40 years Sony Music, as one of the leading music companies globally, has proudly represented the recorded music of Michael Jackson and continues to work with his Estate to develop new and innovative ways of sharing this amazing music with the world.

ROY FURMAN (Co-Producer). 17 Tony award-winning musicals/plays. Currently on Broadway: Some Like It Hot, Funny Girl, Book of Mormon (Tony), Sweeney Todd, Moulin Rouge!

(Tony). Vice Chairman Jefferies Group, Vice Chairman emeritus Lincoln Center.

CUE TO CUE PRODUCTIONS (Co-Producer). Cue to Cue Productions is a theatre production company led by Jeff Vinik, the former hedge fund manager and owner of the Tampa Bay Lightning, and Joshua Vinik, a stage manager.

JAMES L. NEDERLANDER (Co-Producer). President of Nederlander Organization. Credits: Kimberly Akimbo; Some Like It Hot; Titanique; Mr. Saturday Night starring Billy Crystal; Tina: The Tina Turner Musical; The Lehman Trilogy; My Fair Lady; The Band’s Visit; On Your Feet!; The Elephant Man; Next to Normal; Movin’ Out and many others.

KUMIKO YOSHII (Co-Producer). Credits include: Museum of Broadway, Be More Chill, Prince of Broadway, Pacific Overtures, The True (Off-Broadway) and The Fantasticks (West End). Current/upcoming: The Karate Kid – The Musical and Working Girl.

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NAOYA KINOSHITA (Co-Producer) is president of Kinoshita Group. Current/upcoming credits include Museum of Broadway, The Great Gatsby the Immersive Show and The Karate Kid - The Musical.

LATITUDE LINK (Co-Producer). Four-time Tony-winning co-producer of more than 25 Broadway, Off-Broadway, West End, touring and international shows including MJ, Come From Away, Fun Home, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Memphis & Jersey Boys. Latitudelink.com STEPHEN C. BYRD (Co-Producer). Producer: Cat On a Hot Tin Roof, Streetcar Named Desire, Get Up Stand Up, Ain’t Too Proud, Iceman Cometh, Smokey Joe's, Eclipsed, Romeo & Juliet, American Son, Mandela, Trip To Bountiful, MJ, Camelot.

CANDY SPELLING (Co-Producer). Producing credits: Moulin Rouge!; Tina—The Tina Turner Musical; The Color Purple; Tootsie; The Iceman Cometh; Nice Work If You Can Get It; How to Succeed in Business; Promises, Promises.

JOHN GORE ORGANIZATION (Co-Producer) family of companies includes BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com and Broadway.com, under the supervision of 20-time Tony-winning producer John Gore (Chairman & CEO). Productions include: MJ, Moulin Rouge!, and Chicago.

PETER W. MAY (Co-Producer). President of Trian Partners and an avid Broadway investor and producer. Winner of five Tony Awards, including Moulin Rouge! and The Inheritance. Producer and an investor in many more.

SANDY ROBERTSON (Co-Producer) is an investment manager from Dallas and San Francisco who has invested in or produced more than 25 Broadway plays, including several Tony winners. This one is a winner!

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ED WALSON (Co-Producer). Broadway: Relatively Speaking, Cinderella, Big Fish, Bullets Over Broadway, An American in Paris, Carousel, Pretty Woman, King Kong. Film: City Island, Blue Jasmine, Magic in the Moonlight, Irrational Man. ALBERT NOCCIOLINO (Co-Producer) presents touring Broadway in the Northeast and has been investing in and producing Broadway shows for over 35 years. Recent productions: Tina—The Tina Turner Musical, and To Kill A Mockingbird.

KEN SCHUR (Co-Producer). Broadway productions: Waitress, Ain’t Too Proud—The Life and Times of the Temptations, Network, Burn This, Take Me Out. Almost Famous and MJ. West End: Waitress and Ruthless the Musical.

WILLETTE & MANNY KLAUSNER (Co-Producer). Hadestown, Ain’t Too Proud, Grey House, Take Me Out, For Colored Girls, Ohio State Murders, American Buffalo, The Band’s Visit, Eclipsed, Trip to Bountiful. London-Get Up Stand Up, Mandela.

DAVID SHAFER (Co-Producer) is a renowned plastic surgeon in NYC. Committed to innovation and patient satisfaction, he has earned recognition as a leading expert in the field.

MARTIN BANDIER (Co-Producer). Former CEO of Sony Music Publishing, member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, BMI Icon, lifetime achievement Grammy, and founder of the Bandier School for Music at Syracuse University.

DOUG MORRIS (Co-Producer) successfully ran all three major music companies - Warner, Universal, and Sony. He is an honoree of the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He co-produced Motown: The Musical.

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STAFF FOR MJ LIA VOLLACK PRODUCTIONS Lia Vollack Lawryn LaCroix Nick Durst Kelsea Edgerly THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL JACKSON John Branca John McClain Karen Langford GENERAL MANAGEMENT BESPOKE THEATRICALS Devin Keudell Amy Jacobs David Roth Danielle Saks General Manager......................................................... Kate Egan Associate General Manager........................................Lisa Jaeger COMPANY MANAGER Company Manager...............................................Eric Armstrong Assistant Company Manager....................... Bianca Jean-Charles TOUR BOOKING AGENCY THE BOOKING GROUP thebookinggroup.com Meredith Blair Kara Gebhart Laura Kolarik Stephanie Ditman Sophie Tiesler TOUR MARKETING & PUBLICITY DIRECTION BOND THEATRICAL bondtheatrical.com DJ Martin Temah Higgins Mollie Mann Marc Viscardi Wendy Roberts Jenny Bates Steph Kelleher Harrison Mootoo PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT JUNIPER STREET PRODUCTIONS Hillary Blanken Ana Rose Greene Sadie Alisa Sarah Penland Guy Kwan Victoria Bullard Ross Leonard Hannah Wilson Abby Filiaggi Carolyn Bonaccorsi Christy Perez CASTING THE TELSEY OFFICE Rachel Hoffman, CSA Lindsay Levine, CSA Rashad Naylor Jimmy Larkin Steven Gutierrez Miles Kight TOUR STAFF Resident Director............................................Victoria Davidjohn Assistant Director......................................Christopher Campbell Dance Supervisor.................................................Justin Prescott PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER.......................... Nicole Olson Stage Manager..........................................................Xavier Khan Assistant Stage Managers................................Alexander Pierce, Lauren Taylor Winston Physical Movement Coordinator........................... Lorenzo Pisoni Associate Scenic Designer............................... Erica Hemminger Assistant to the Scenic Designer.............................Rochele Mac Associate Costume Designer............................. Christine Meyers Assistant Costume Designers.................... Justin Hall, Amy Price Costume Office Coordinator....................................... Olivia Hern Associate Lighting Designer..........................Craig Stelzenmuller Assistant Lighting Designer...................................Kirk Fitzgerald Moving Lights Programmer.......................................... Alex Fogel Associate Sound Designer................................... Russell Godwin Associate Projection Designer................................... Kate Ducey Lead Animator.......................................................Andrew Bauer Animators.......................Zoey Crow, Robert Figueira, Dan Vatsky Projection Programmer...............................................Dan Scully Associate Wig Designers................ Nicholas Parrish, Loren Skora Associate Makeup Designer................................. Suki Tsujimoto Production Carpenter.................................................. Fred Gallo Production Carpenter Associate..........................Patricia Masera Head Carpenter.........................................................Jamie Kurtz Assistant Carpenter/Flyman..........................................Geoff Keller Assistant Carpenter/Deck Automation.......Lauryn Buchanan-Camacho Advance Carpenter/Crew Swing..........................Bill Lambertson Load Out Carpenter................................................. Brandi Fucci Production Electricians............James Fedigan, Patrick Johnston

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Head Electrician/Board Op........................................Wayne Ogle Assistant Electrician/Lead Spot........................... Dirk Van Pernis Assistant Electrician/Video...............................Landon Robinson Production Sound..........Phil Lojo, Simon Matthews, Scott Kuker Head Sound/A1........................................................ Clark Boyan Assistant Sound/A2....................................................David Allen Sound/Crew Swing.......................................................Chris Lutz Advance Electrician............................................Steven LaPlante Bass Synth Programming........................................ Chelton Grey Guitar Programming................................................... Alex Nolan Production Management PA..........................Charlette San Juan Interim Head Carpenters.......................Mike Muery, Mike Norris Production Video...........................Asher Robinson, Kim Caldwell Production Properties.............................................Buist Bickley Assistant Production Properties..............................Avara Hebert Head Props.............................................................. Randy Paun Assistant Props......................................................Tessa Spence Production Assistants............Alexis Nalbandian, Lauren Winston Wardrobe Supervisor........................................Chelsea Meredith Assistant Wardrobe...............................................James Renton Star Dresser............................................................ Mary Capers Hair and Make-up Supervisor.................................Denise Farrell Assistant Hair and Make-up Supervisor........................ Paul Toni Wardrobe/Hair Swing........................................... Vicky Martinez Global Coordinator......................................................Nick Durst Health & Safety Manager.......................................... Kim Kefgen Bespoke Associate General Managers.................Matty Cogliano, Michael Demniak, Lisa Jaeger Bespoke Assistant General Managers................Kiana Alexander, Taylor Courtney, Kerrick Dougherty, AJ Orth General Management Office Manager......................Ashlee Reed GM Interns........................................... Cortez Hill, Haley Kanzer People & Culture Partner............................................K+K Reset/ Kiah Jones, Karen Robinson Music Clearances and Licensing...... Loudspeaker Music Group / Janet Billig Rich, Lisa Klein Moberly Clips and Asset Clearance and Licensing.....................................

Loudspeaker Music Group With Amy Goodfriend Children’s Teacher/Guardian...................On Location Education/ Adrienell Boyd Assistant to John Miller................................. Jennifer Coolbaugh Physical Therapy..................... Neuro Tour Physical Therapy Inc/ Carolyn Lawson Physical Therapist.........................Dr. Paulo MacMillen Sitagata, PT, DPT, FAFS Ticketing & Revenue Management........................... Tony Lance, Gregory Lipson, Sarah Weinflash Accountant.... Withum Smith & Brown/Robert Fried, CPA, Karen Kowgios, CPA, Anthony W. Moore, CPA Controller......................................... Galbraith & Co./Jill Johnson Banking............................... City National Bank/Michele Gibbons Housing/Ground Transportation ............................... Road Rebel Travel Agent........Tzell Travel/The “A” Team/Andi Henig, Jeanne Lafond, Vickie Okolisan Merchandising.....................................................Creative Goods Production Photos.............Matthew Murphy & Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade Tour Broll Footage..................................Helix Films, HMS Media Merchandise Manager........................ Amanda Galloza Chaparro Rehearsed at New 42nd Street Studios CREDITS Scenic items fabricated by PRG-Scenic Technologies, a division of PRG Broadway LLC, New Windsor, NY, Global Scenic Services, Inc, Bridgeport, CT, Great Lakes Scenic Studios, Enhance A Colour, Scenic Arts Studios, Rosebrand. Show control and scenic motion control featuring Stage Command Systems by PRG-Scenic Technologies, a division of Production Resource Group, LLC, New Windsor, NY. Prop fabrication and finishes by Bad Monkey Props, BrenBri Properties, Eric Hart, Prop & Paint Creative Studio, Rob McFayden, Paper Maché Monkey, Colin Davis Jones Studio, Tanya Seeman, R. Ramos Upholstery, Joseph Cairo, Jonathan Embroidery Hero Props and Stitch Studio NYC. Lighting equipment

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MUSIC CREDITS 2 BAD Words and Music by Michael Jackson, Dallas Austin, Bruce Swedien, Rene Moore © Published by Mijac Music, EMI April Music Inc., Sony/ATV Songs, Rene Moore Music Inc. Bruce Swedien Publishing, Rosetta VM PKA Virginia Music. All rights reserved. ABC Words and Music by Berry Gordy, Alphonso J Mizell, Frederick J Perren, Deke Richards. © Published by Jobete Music Co. All rights reserved. ANOTHER PART OF ME Words and Music by Michael Jackson © Published by Mijac Music. All rights reserved. BAD Words and Music by Michael Jackson © Published by Mijac Music. All rights reserved. BEAT IT Words and Music by Michael Jackson © Published by Mijac Music.

All rights reserved. BILLIE JEAN Words and Music by Michael Jackson © Published by Mijac Music. All rights reserved. BLACK OR WHITE Words and Music by Michael Jackson © Published

by Mijac Music. All rights reserved. BLAME IT ON THE BOOGIE Words and Music by Dave Jackson Rich, Elmar Krohn, Michael Jackson Clark, Hans Kampschroer, Thomas Meyer © Published

by Chrysalis Music Group obo Delay Edition. All rights reserved.

CAN YOU FEEL IT Words and Music by Michael Jackson, Jackie Jackson © Published by Mijac Music, Siggy Music Inc. All rights reserved. CLIMB EV’RY MOUNTAIN (FROM THE SOUND OF MUSIC) Words and Music by Oscar Hammerstein II, Richard Rodgers © Published by Williamson Music Co. All rights reserved.

DANCING MACHINE Words and Music by Harold Edward Davis, Donald Eddie Fletcher, Weldon Dean Parks. © Published by Stone Diamond Music Corporation, Jobete Music Co.All rights reserved.

DON’T STOP ‘TIL YOU GET ENOUGH Words and Music by Michael Jackson © Published by Mijac Music. All rights reserved.

EARTH SONG Words and Music by Michael Jackson © Published

by Mijac Music. All rights reserved. EASE ON DOWN THE ROAD Words and Music by Charlie Smalls © Published by Mijac Music, Warner-Tamerlane Publishing. All rights reserved. FOR THE LOVE OF MONEY Words and Music by Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff, Anthony Jackson © Published by Mijac Music, Warner-Tamerlane Publishing. All rights reserved. HUMAN NATURE Words and Music by John Bettis, Steven M Porcaro © Published by Mijac Music, Warner Music obo John Bettis. All rights reserved. I CAN’T HELP IT Words and Music by Stevie Wonder, Susaye Greene © Published by Jobete Music Co, Stone Diamond Music, Black Bull Music, Dogface Music. All rights reserved. I WANT YOU BACK Words and Music by Berry Gordy, Alphonso J Mizell, Frederick J Perren, Deke Richards © Published by Jobete Music Co. All rights reserved. I’LL BE THERE Words and Music by Hal Davis, Berry Gordy, Willie M Hutchinson, Bob West © Published by Jobete Music Co. All rights reserved. JAM Words and Music by Michael Jackson, Ivan Rene Moore, Teddy Riley, Bruce Swedien © Published by Mijac Music, Donril Music, Bruce Swediaen Music Inc, BMG Gold Songs (ASCAP), Rene Moore Music Inc., Universal Music Z Tunes. All rights reserved. KEEP THE FAITH Words and Music by Michael Jackson, Glen Ballard, Siedah Garrett © Published by Mijac Music, WC Music Corp, Hee Bee Doinit Music, Arlovol Music, Black Chick Music. All rights reserved. LA LA MEANS I LOVE YOU Words and Music by William Hart, Thomas Bell © Published by Warner Tamerlane Publishing, Nickel Shoe Music. All rights reserved. MAN IN THE MIRROR Words and Music by Glen Ballard, Siedah Garrett © Published by Universal Music Publishing, WC Music Corp. obo Yellowbrick Road Music.

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PRICE OF FAME Words and Music by Michael Jackson © Published by Mijac Music. All rights reserved. ROCK WITH YOU Words and Music by Rod Temperton © Published by Rodsongs.

All rights reserved. SHE’S OUT OF MY LIFE Words and Music

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by Mijac Music. All rights reserved. WORKIN’ DAY AND NIGHT Words and Music by Michael Jackson © Published by Mijac Music. All rights reserved. YOU CAN’T WIN Words and Music by Charlie Smalls © Published by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing, Fox Fanfare Music Inc. All rights reserved. YOUR LOVE HAS LIFTED ME (HIGHER & HIGHER) Words and Music by Gary L Jackson, Raynard Miner, Carl William Smith © Published by Mijac Music, Chevis Publishing Corp, Warner-Tamerlane, UniChappell Music Inc. All rights reserved.

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 musicians employed in this production are members of the American Federation of Musicians

All stage work performed by employees represented by IATSE

ATPAM, the Association of Theatrical Press Agents & Managers (IATSE Local 18032), represents the Press Agents, Company Managers and House Managers employed on this production.

The Director is a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, a national theatrical labor union.

DRAMATISTS GUILD The writer/s of this production are members of the national trade association of professional playwrights, composers, lyricists, and liberettists.

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

WARNING The photographing or sound recording of any performance or the possession of any device for such photographing or sound recording inside this theatre, without the written permission of the management, is prohibited by law. Violators may be punished by ejection and violations may render the offender liable for money damages.

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PPAC HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS: the arts community in Providence, Rhode Island, for 47 seasons. We are pleased to present touring Broadway productions and some of the most well-known comedians and musicians, and since 2008, we have launched 24 national tours; these include the national tour launch of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL and the national tour launch of SHUCKED in our 2024/2025 Broadway Season.

PPAC has consistently been listed as one of the top ten entertainment venues of its size (3,100 seating capacity) in the U.S. by Pollstar, Billboard Magazine and VenuesNow. For us to truly appreciate where we are in the present moment, it is important for us to highlight our Theatre history; it has allowed us to become the acclaimed Theatre that we are today. Through all the challenges, we have never forgotten our true purpose, which is to welcome all visitors to the City of Providence and create a memorable experience for every individual that walks through our doors.

We were originally a movie palace called the Loew’s State Theatre when we opened our doors on October 6, 1928. The ornate venue was designed by architectural firm Rapp & Rapp, who were well known in the early 20th century for their designs of movie palaces and theatres.

For about 25 years, business was grand for Loew’s; going to see a movie at Loew’s was an “experience”! Attendance began to decline in the early 1950s due to television's growing popularity.

The building sustained damage from Hurricane Carol in 1954, resulting in the removal of the Theatre’s original Morton pipe organ.

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The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) has been at the heart of

In 1972, the venue was called the Palace Concert Theatre, where it mainly presented rock concerts; unfortunately, the Theatre continued to fall into disrepair and to lose revenue. In 1976, through the efforts of Mrs. B.A. (Sylvia) Dario (one of the many champions of the Loew’s Theatre Building), the building re-opened as the Ocean State Theatre, where it returned to its historic movie palace roots. The Ocean State Theatre experienced limited success, and as a result, the building’s owner, B.A. Dario, considered demolishing the historic theatre. Due to this consideration, Governor J. Joseph Garrahy, then Chairman of PPAC’s Board of Trustees Bruce Sundlun (Governor of Rhode Island, 1991-1995), then Providence Mayor Vincent A. “Buddy” Cianci, Jr. and Mrs. Dario discussed transforming the Theatre into an arts center.

PA

PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE In 1977, the Loew’s Theatre Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and in 1978, the Theatre was purchased and saved by seven founding members: Citizens Bank, Fleet National Bank of Rhode Island, Old Stone Bank, Outlet Company, Providence Journal Company, Rhode Island Hospital Trust National Bank and Textron, Inc. The venue became a private nonprofit corporation and was called the Ocean State Performing Arts Center.

was added to the front of the building on Weybosset Street; this project was honored with a Rhody Award in 2021 by Preserve RI and the Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission (RIHPHC). Our marquee has undergone a two-phased restoration process.

We are also committed to providing students in grades K – 12 with programs where they engage with the performing arts. We offer eleven community outreach and engagement programs for students; our longest running programs include From Books to Broadway, High School Greeter Program and ARTS Scholarships. For ARTS Scholarships, contact Ricky Gresh at rgresh@ppacri.org.

The Ocean State Performing Arts Center changed its name to the Providence Performing Arts Center in 1982 in honor of the dedication that the City and its staunch supporters gave to saving the Theatre. The same year, our first House Organist Lincoln W.N. Pratt assisted the staff with finding our “Mighty Wurlitzer.” The 5/11 Wurlitzer Organ was built in 1927. This is one of only three five-manual keyboard consoles built by Wurlitzer. Mr. Pratt served as our House Organist until his passing in 1998.

Peter Edwin Krasinski became our second House Organist in September of 2020.

From Books to Broadway serves middle school and high school students and their educators in selected communities in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. These students are able to attend live Broadway performances, with tickets generously underwritten by the Robert F. Stoico/FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation. Educators incorporate the performance they have seen into their curriculum through a show-provided study guide. If you are interested in learning more about this program, email Paul Hiatt at phiatt@ppacri.org.

Any student aged 15 -18 is welcome to join our volunteer High School Greeter Program.

Students volunteer at Taco and The White Family Foundation Broadway Series performances; they welcome patrons to the Theatre before a show begins, and they also answer questions that patrons may have. Greeters usually have the chance to watch the performance, too! Community service hours can be earned through this program; to learn more about our Greeter program, please email Betty Benedetti at bbenedetti@ppacri.org.

As an organization, we have preserved the integrity of our building by prioritizing historical restoration projects; these include the expansion of our stage house (backstage) in 1995 and the renovation of the historical Grand Lobby, Arcade, and House. The original Box Office kiosk was restored in April 2022; cracked granite stone panels were replaced with new black stone panels. During the winter of 2020/2021, custom terra cotta façade tiles were installed

by Consigli Construction and exterior lighting designed by Evelyn Audet Lighting Design, LLC

Photo: Caitlyn DiPompo

Peter Edwin Krasinski. Photo: Michelle Carpenter

As the Providence Performing Arts Center, the Theatre has evolved and thrived through the efforts of past and current board members and administrative staff, making it one of the most successful, not-for-profit theatres in the United States today.

Photo: Paul Hiatt

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ANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN

Do you want to see your name in this program book next season and earn other valuable benefits?

For more information about our Community Outreach and Engagement and Annual Fund donor levels and benefits, visit ppacri.org/donate or contact the Development Office at donors@ppacri.org or 401.421.2997.

The Providence Performing Arts Center dedicates 100% of its proceeds from the Annual Fund Campaign towards our Community Outreach and Engagement Initiative. This allows PPAC to create, produce and present programs and activities that make the Theatre accessible to a wider range of people, especially young audiences and artists. Our free or low-cost tickets to these events are often the only opportunity many people will have to experience the joy of theatre. It is only with the help of our donors that we are able to offer these valuable theatre experiences to the entire community:

Lead Sponsor: The Robert F. Stoico / FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation

Lead Sponsor: The Robert F. Stoico / FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation

These programs are funded by the PPAC Endowment, Gala Celebration, and the Annual Fund:

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2024 ANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN FOR

COMMUNITY OUTREACH Each year, Providence Performing Arts Center is faced with the challenge of raising enough funds to offset the cost of producing and presenting the valuable programs we offer as part of our Community Outreach Initiative. The Annual Fund is the vehicle that makes that possible. Annual Fund proceeds also help fund the development of new programs that specifically serve the needs of artists and audiences of demographic, ethnic, cultural, social and professional diversity.

A special THANK YOU goes to our Community Outreach Program underwriters who have made significant Annual Fund contributions designated to one or more specific outreach initiatives.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM UNDERWRITERS ABC6 Bally’s Corporation Bank of America BankNewport The Barker Foundation Cox Media Consigli Construction Co., Inc. Cumulus Media Group Dimeo Construction Company Disney Musicals in Schools Thomas & Colette Fay HarborOne Bank

iHeartMedia, Inc. Johnson & Wales University Kahn, Litwin, Renza & Co., Ltd. Marcum LLP Navigant Credit Union NBC 10 New England Laborers' Tri-Funds NOW 93.3FM The Providence Journal Providence Tourism Council Regency Plaza Apartments Rhode Island Commerce

Rhode Island Commodores Rhode Island Energy The Rhode Island Foundation The Robert F. Stoico/FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Taco and The White Family Foundation Textron Charitable Trust WPRI 12

PPAC also wishes to acknowledge the following organizations who generously matched their employees’ donations to our Annual Fund:

MATCHING GIFTS Bank of America

Liberty Mutual

Markel Corporation

Medtronic

Providence Performing Arts Center recognizes and sincerely thanks the following who generously donated to the Theatre’s 2024 Annual Fund for Community Outreach:

CHAIRMAN ($5,000+) Bank of America Disney Musicals in Schools Jill & Larry Goldstein Suzanna & John Laramee Barbara & Jerry Lavine John Lunter Todd Lunter & Gina Spiri Mr. & Mrs. Terrence P. Moran

Navigant Credit Union New England Laborers' Tri-Funds Providence Tourism Council Rhode Island Commerce Rhode Island Commodores Rhode Island Energy The Rhode Island Foundation The Rumsey Family

Souto Family The Robert F. Stoico/FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation Marjorie Sundlun Textron Charitable Trust Karen Wadleigh & William Manseau Wadleigh Family Fund Mary B. Wall

PRODUCER ($3,500 - $4,999) Ellen Barnes Tom & Jen Barrett Rhonda Berchuck & Kat Katrouzos Frank & Beverly Cardoza Mrs. Jocelin Hamblett Lowell & Karen Kinch

Cindy Laughlin Diane & Mark Marini Thomas & Rita Maron Frederick McMillen Candy McNally Rhode Island College Foundation

Maggie & Jack Skenyon Robin Wallace Ginette & Joe Walsh Mr. & Mrs. John Hazen White, Jr. William A. White

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DIRECTOR ($1,500 - $3,499) Carolyn A. Andreozzi, Georgia Bonaminio & Deborah Thomas Art Inspires Me Evelyn Bain & Christina Yates Bally’s Corporation The Barker Foundation BayCoast Bank Christine Benoit & Bruce Gouin Peter & Kelly Benoit Steven & Eliza Beringhause Aviva Beringhause & Aidan Shaw Dr. Robert Binek & Ms. Teri Ohs Mark & Sheila Brigido Bristol County Savings Bank Bryant University Michael Bucci Stephen & Susan Burlone Daniel & Cindy Butts Jeffrey & Judy Carey Carolyn Dutra Dance Studio Ann & Bill Casey Alan J. Chille Carol & Randy Collard Consigli Construction Co. Inc. Joan Cronin & Sarah Irons Ronn & Lisa David Meg & John DeCubellis Steven & Cheryl Deware Richard E. DiChiaro Dimeo Construction Company Dr. Linda & Michael Donegan

Bob & Diana Donovan Thomas & Colette Fay Paul & Deb Fernandes Mr. & Mrs. David A. Fontaine Kyle & Suzanne Gendreau Christine Gerard The Gifford Family Debbie Gries, Sarah Gries & Peter Roby Amy McLaughlin-Hatch & Dennis Hatch Patrick F. Healy Mr. & Mrs. Edward A. Hjerpe, III William Irons & Michele Kazarian Lynn Jardin Ina & Rick Land Jason & Catherine Lea Jessica Loffler Matthew A. Lopes, Jr. Joseph & Joanne Marshall Melissa & Jackson Marvel Dr. Paul & Sharon Matrullo John McLaughlin Jeremy Mellitz & Sandy Jedziniak Rick Metters & Maura Embler Wendi & Keith Metters Deborah & Richard Miller Debra Mitchell John & Margaret Moran William & Pamela Morgan National Chain Company

Paul Pabis & Patrice Wood Mrs. Barbara Papitto Petrarca Family Eve Procaccianti Sarah Puerini & Thomas Bailey Regency Plaza Apartments Anthony R. Ricci, MD & Patricia C. Ricci, MD Jonathan & Melissa Roberts Daniel Ryan Mark T. & Mae Beth Ryan Jennifer Shakan Stephen J. Shechtman Judy & George Shoemaker Lisa & Eric Shorr Michelle Sylvia Spriggs Gary J. Stallard, CPA Barbara Stone Daniel & Kathleen Sullivan Christopher Swain Sheri & Donald Sweitzer Taco and The White Family Foundation Brian & Nancy Thibodeau John Thompson Charles & Sheila Tsoumakas Paula Wasser Bradley Waugh Jason Wenzel & Matt Miles Emeline Whealton Kevin & Janice Wright

STAR ($1,000 WITH PURCHASE OF TWO BROADWAY SUBSCRIPTIONS) Anonymous (7) Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Aceto James & Patricia Allan Ernie & Kathy Almonte Linda A. Anderson Michael & Lindsey Ando Adam & Robin Antonik Daniel Arcuri & Anthony Romano Earle O. Assanah, MD Carol Baker Ed & Jenna Bard Zachary Barnes Michael & Sandra Bartlett Dr. Peter & Silvia Baziotis Gregory & Sharon Beaune William Bendokas Tommy Bengaff & Carlotta Kelley Michelle Bergin Big Blue Bug Solutions Keith & Karyn Bilezerian Al & Michele Blanchette Rebecca Bliss & Don Hasseltine Bliss Properties Elizabeth & Richard Bloom Jeffrey Boghossian David Boni Jennifer Bouchard

Breezy Knoll Dani & Jacob Brier John Brissette Rod, Ashley & Nicholas Brusini Rosanna Buelter Dario & Kathleen Cabrera Anthony & Eduarda Calandrelli Robert & Janine Calise Cameron & Mittleman LLP Jennifer & Peter Capodilupo Deborah & Louis Capuano Mr. Stephen A. Cardi Jr. William & Christine Carr Claire Carrabba Susan Carreiro Richard Carriere John & Tracy Carvalho Steven Casella Yolanda & Maria Castillo-Appollonio Matthew & Monique Cellemme Paul & Susan Chambers Marc & Terry Charren Joel S. Chase, Esq. Kristen Chase Drs. Elizabeth Chen & Neil Sarkar Robert & Terri Cicchelli Dr. Tony & Libby Cirillo

Tracey Collins Carol & Randy Collord Commonwealth Public Response & EMS Educators Compensation Planning Inc. Mr. William J. Conley, Jr. Sal Corio Domenic & Paula Coro Lisa & Joe Costa Terri & Donald Coustan Dawn Cummings Don & Lynn Curtain Mark & Katherine D'Aiello Michael D'Angelo & Meggan Shenefield Lori Dangremond Craig & Lorna Danko Jason & Stephanie DaPonte Scott & Charlene DiChristofero Robert & Gayle Dichter The Dominguez Boyle Family Debbie & Mike Donahue Karen Donnelly Stephen & Sarah Doucette Bil & Mary Drena Walter M. Dzialo, DDS, Monica M. Dzialo & Crystal CONTINUED ON PAGE 41

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Lynn C. Eagles Alex & Kit Eberhardt Ecosytem Solutions, Inc. Stacy & Doug Emanuel EMC Services Sergio & Helena Esteireiro Richard Etling Joel & Donna Evans Andrew Falconio & Bob Jones Jennifer Faria Mark & Ann Fay Feeney Law Group Priscilla & David Feeney Dr. Darlene F. Ferland & Francesgrace Ferland Everett & Chris Fernald Marc Ferolito James & Jo-Anne Fiorentino Justice & Mrs. Robert G. Flanders, Jr. Janet Fogarty Robert & Wendy Fournier Donna & Harley Frank Judy & David Fried Linn Friedman Glenn, Merrill & Katie Friedemann Gizele Garceau John H. & Carol Gilbert

John & Sandra Gillooly Bill & Debbie Girard Dr. & Mrs. Arthur Giuliano Kristina & Christopher Giuliano Dr. David Gorelick & Dr. Susan Shim Gorelick Pam Hale Marcia & Dan Harrop H. Carr & Sons Hazard Flynn Foundation Dean & Mary Heinold Jeff & Karen Hirsch Timothy & Pamela Hogan Dexter & June Holaday Joan Hopkins Norm & Mal Hopkins William & Phyllis Horne Bob & Betty Howard William & Alison Huggins Karen Hughes & Caleb Messier Brooke Huminski Ed & Diane Iannuccilli Todd Insler Raymond & Joan Ivers Bernard A. Jackvony Natalie Jackvony Steve Johnson

Alfred & Luci Anne Jones Judy Jorge Jason Kaplan Michael & Robin Kauffman Mike & Joann Kavana Mr. & Mrs. John L. Keaney Gina M. Kelleher Ronald & Cynthia Kelly Martin Kerzer Ann M. & Seth M. Klaiman Linda & Alec Knowles Ron & Sarah Koller / The Malted Barley Mr. & Mrs. David Lahousse William & Christine Lamberti Seth Lederman Thomas & Jennifer Leonard Michelle Levesque Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Levesque Drs. Naveh & Sarah Levy Daniel Liparini & Diane Cozine Nancy & Steve Lustig Kathleen Lynch Robert MacArthur & Tracy Glover Kenkre Mahesh Joan L. Mahoney Gary & Leslie Malloy CONTINUED ON PAGE 43

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Eugenia Shao & Neil Steinberg Lynn Shea Marilyn & Glenn Shealey Beth Shomberg John & Virginia Silvestri Jeanette Simoes Anthony Simonelli Leo Skenyon Catherine & Robert Sloan Dameian Slocum & John Beaudreau Jo-Anne Snape Neil & Paulla Solar Gina Spencer Frank & Kate Spinella Spitz Weiss Realtors Sandy Stamoulis Robin Stern Michael & Lisa St. Pierre Richard Strozyk Bob & Mimi Struck Emma Suvall Dr. Scott W. Sylvia & Mr. Ryan H. Hanson Pilar Tasca Catherine Tattrie Djini Tavares Jabreche & Elise Taylor Jennifer Thomas Dr. Valerie Thomas Andrea Thorton Susan Tourgee Lynne Urbani Susan VanDerhoof & Robert Janiesch Robert Vincent Manuel Vinhateiro Pamela & Jeffrey Vogel Neil & Maggie Wagner Deidre Waller Darlene Walsh Ms. Marilyn Walsh Martha Walsh Robert A. Walsh, Jr. Sandi Warner Eric Weiner Tom & Rebecca Wesley Laurie Wessel Mr. Christopher L. Wester & Mr. Jarrett F. Goodwin David White John & Kathy Wiggins Scott Winkler Nathan & Diane Wistran Stephen & Paula Yole Andrea Younes & Jessica Veulens Maria C. Younes Christopher & Megan Young

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Len & Roz Accardo Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. Patty & Melvin G. Alperin Andrew DePietro Memorial Scholarship Kathryn Atkins Debra A. Botellio Joseph P. Calabro Jr., CPA Gabriella DiGiacinto Caprio Peter D. Carnevale Roberta Capuano Alan Casale Darren Corrente Kathleen Cotter & Paul Zarracky Tim & Maribeth DelGiudice Law Offices of Anthony L. DiCenso, LLC Dr. Robert & Diane Ducoff Linn Freedman Dr. Gary L’Europa Jim & Nancy Looney Paul & Sandra MacDonald Mr. & Mrs. Norman E. McCulloch, Jr., Trustees, McAdams Charitable Foundation Mary Theresa Moran Alexander Moskalenko Mr. & Mrs. Norman E. McCulloch, Jr., Trustees, McAdams Charitable Foundation Mary Theresa Moran Alexander Moskalenko James Scanlon Stefan & Jessica Ross Charitable Fund Donald A. Wilkinson Michael Wilkinson Bill & Nancy Wray

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James E. Costa John & Pam Costigan Beverly Crudale Ronna Cuker Joe & Karen D'Antonio Andrew DeFrias Jane A. Desforges Richard & Mary Lu DiMase Kara DiPaola Brian Divasta Ann Diver Bob & Regina Donald Larry & Alison Eichler David Elsbree Grace Ellis James Fennessy Brian Franklin Jack Fuurl Donald Gabor Daniel R. Gaccione, MD Francis & Marilyn George Joel & Deborah Gerstenblatt Edmond Giorgi Arlene Goldstein Pearl Gordon Lori Grimes Laurence Hall Erin Harnedy Barbara Hart Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Hart Rosemary Heffernan Donna Heroux Robert & Carol Hoole Cheryl M. Houston Bruce R. Ingham Robert & Carol Hoole Cheryl M. Houston Bruce R. Ingham Stan & Joan Jarzombek Shana Jennette Patricia A. Kaczorowski Trevor Kelly-Bissonnette Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Kilguss, Jr. Dr. D. Patricia Koch Mr. & Mrs. Richard Koehler Robyn Luther Ladouceur Kathy & Dennis Latimore Tsetse & Leilani-Therese Lavallee David & Cathleen Laverty Janice Lively Melissa Lucier Linda Lulli Monique Machado Molly MacLaughlin James Maher Robin L. Main Bess Marcus Van Markle Mr. & Mrs. Peter G. Massaro Sue & Andy McGuirk Joanne & Keith Medbery CONTINUED ON PAGE 47

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Joan R. Midwood Hugh Minor Robert J. Moniz Dr. & Mrs. R.V. Morgera Carolin Murchie Mr. & Mrs. Brian Murtha George Nee Hal & Nancy Nelson Joyce Neves Bob & Linda Newman Mark O'Brien Sue & Bud Oliveira Dr. Adetokunbo Oyelese George M. Packard Barbara Petersen Mr. & Mrs. Robert Pickett, Jr. Stan & Joanne Pickford Abram Pompilus Krystle K. Poirier Patricia A. Pryor Marie C. Quinn Janafe Quirk Jessica Raffaele Brittney Raposa Domenic & Robin Rignanese Mary Lou Riker Barbara L. Rose Bobbie Rose Catherine J. Rose Ray & Merry Rugg Toni Russo Sally Ryan Chris & Corey Satti Tom & Louise Scalavino Anne L. Schifino Drew & Jill Schofield Nancy Serpa Thomas Shaw John C. Shelhart Ellen & Barry Shepard Darcy Silva Mario Silva Bert Silverberg Lawrence Silverman Jessica Skyleson Catherine & Robert Sloan The Honorable Brett P. Smiley, Mayor of the City of Providence Malcolm & Nicki Sockut Carol A. Solimene Penny Sparfven Mr. & Mrs. Stephen H. Stoner William H. Strand Kathy & Terry Sullivan Leo & Susan Sullivan Irene M. Supinski Thomas & Carol Tanury Thomas L. & Kathryn D. Bendheim Family Fund Bill & Ellen Troberman Ronald & Adrienne Trottier CONTINUED ON PAGE 49

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Dodie Tschirch Mr. & Mrs. Richard Turchetta Darlene Vargulish Frank L. Veto, Esq. Victoria & Michael Vona Wemple Family Patrick Wholey Christopher J. Winters Michael M. Woody & Joanne Speroni-Woody Nicholas Yarnold Joyce Yeremian

MEMORIAL GIFTS Christopher J. Almon, In memory of Peter & Mary Almon Michael & Dana Amore, In memory of Michael Ellis Maribeth Calabro, In memory of Kendra O’Leary Espeut Janet Comalli, In memory of Richard H. Kuehl Family & Friends, In memory of James L. Seavor Julianne Ip & Christopher Shaw, In memory of Larry Shaw J.R. & Lyn Pagliarini, In memory of Florence M. Pagliarini Dominic & Daniel Ragosta, In memory of Jo-Ann Ragosta Sister & Brothers, In memory of Buzz & Jim Greenhalgh Kathy & Andy Sylvia, In memory of Charles Hamilton William Walsh, In memory of Lisa A. Walsh Mr. & Mrs. Wendell Wilkie, In memory of Sylvia Dario James & Claudia Zompa, In memory of John J. Antony Although PPAC has made every effort to correctly list and recognize all of our Annual Fund donors, we do apologize for any inadvertent errors or omissions in our 2024 donor list.

YOUR GIFT MAKES A DIFFERENCE! Please support our 2025 Annual Fund Campaign; your donation will benefit our Community Outreach and Engagement programs.

Claudia Zompa at 401.574.3122 or email donors@ppacri.org ppacri.org/donate

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SENSORY-FRIENDLY PROGRAMMING THE VANISHING ELEPHANT March 15, 2025 at 2P | Tickets on sale beginning Dec. 6, 2024.

This incredible story of resilience and friendship, inspired by true events, comes to life through large-scale puppetry, illusion and magic. THE VANISHING ELEPHANT features stunning puppets designed by Helen Foan, including a baby elephant, a young adult elephant, and a fully grown elephant, as well as a tiger.

DISNEY MUSICALS IN SCHOOLS Disney Musicals in Schools (DMIS) builds sustainable musical theatre programs in under-resourced public elementary schools by providing free performance materials and free professional development to selected Title 1 elementary schools annually.

For more information, visit: ppacri.org/outreach/ disney-musicals-in-schools

Photo: Dana Brazil

Photo: Dana Brazil

EXPERIENCE PPAC Experience PPAC is one of PPAC’s flagship education initiatives which ensures that every 10th grade student in Rhode Island can attend a select Broadway performance with their school at no cost, with busing reimbursed for school groups of 20 or more.

For our lineup of performances or to sign up to bring your 10th grade class, please visit: ppacri.org/outreach/experience-ppac

OCEAN STATE STAR AWARDS The Ocean State Star Awards recognizes, honors and celebrates excellence in all aspects of musical theatre performance and production among area high schools.

All schools in Rhode Island are eligible to participate, as well as Massachusetts schools within a 25-mile radius of PPAC. We encourage Title 1 schools to participate; financial assistance is available for their participation fee, should they need it.

Musicals of participating schools are reviewed by a panel of industry professionals. They each receive critical constructive written feedback following their production. Based on tabulations, productions and individuals receive awards in specific categories at a ceremony that is held each year at PPAC in the late spring.

Our panel of judges select one male and one female Ocean State Star Awards winner to represent the state of Rhode Island in the National High School Musical Theatre Awards competition, The Jimmy Awards®, held in New York City at the end of June.

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT ARTS SHOWCASE PPAC's ARTS Showcase brings Rhode Island school age students in grades K-8 to PPAC at no cost to see world class performances that connect to curriculum and social/emotional development.

The ARTS Showcase offers both live and virtual performances beginning in November and running through May. Schools can register for a maximum of one live performance and unlimited virtual performances.

These performances are FREE for Rhode Island schools to attend; the cost of busing is reimbursed for school groups of 20 or more. Massachusetts schools within a 25-mile radius of PPAC are welcome to register for our virtual performances.

NEW! TEEN AMBASSADOR PROGRAM We are thrilled to launch our NEW Teen Ambassador Program for the 2024/2025 season. This education, outreach & engagement program will be a vital leadership opportunity within our arts education programming for high school students.

Each month, Teen Ambassadors will be exposed to a different career track in the arts management industry and get firsthand knowledge from industry professionals.

A Teen Ambassador is a 10th, 11th or 12th grade student who wants to explore various non-performance careers in theatre.

Applicants must be a student in Rhode Island or within a 25mile radius of PPAC in Massachusetts. Teen Ambassadors must be enrolled in high school for the entire school year, maintain at least a B (3.0) average unweighted and have a stellar recommendation.

REIGNITE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES The Reignite Professional Development Series is a free resource for Rhode Island educators to continue their certification towards their professional learning units. This series was funded

by Disney and serves teachers who serve students in the performing or technical theatre arts. It can also be used by teachers who may be tasked with putting on a musical theatre production in their school. The series is geared towards schools with little to no resources.

It was developed to serve our Disney Musicals in Schools elementary teachers but is appropriate for any grade level teacher.

For more information, visit: ppacri.org/outreach/reignite-professional-development-series

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SEATS FOR SERVICE MEMBERS

USO New England RI service members and their families attended a performance, thanks to the Seats for Service Members program. They were hosted by RI Commodores - Flag Secretary David DePetrillo and his wife Jean (center back row, blue blazer with glasses). Photo: Core Photographic Jon Duffy, Admiral of the Rhode Island Commodores, led a delegation to personally thank military families for their service. “We’re thrilled to once again join PPAC as a sponsor of the Seats for Service Members program. It is a great way of showing our support and gratitude for our military and their families.”

In the spring of 2008, PPAC initiated a pilot Seats for Service Members program to provide preferred orchestra seats to members of Rhode Island’s National Guard and their families for various performances in our Taco and The White Family Foundation Broadway Series and Encore Series.

The program was met with such resounding success that we were able to raise enough money to continue it again for the sixteenth season in a row! We only hope that the Seats for Service Members program will let the thousands of men and women, who unselfishly dedicate themselves to protecting our country, know how much we greatly appreciate their outstanding sacrifices and courageous efforts.

If you are interested in sponsoring this program, please contact Claudia Zompa, Director of Development, at 401.574.3122 or email czompa@ppacri.org.

PROGRAM SPONSORS GOLD SPONSORS

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Thomas & Collette Fay Taco and The White Family Foundation Textron Charitable Trust BRONZE SPONSORS

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