Pretty Woman: The Musical Program Book

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Message from The Chairman

We missed you and welcome back to the Providence Performing Arts Center for the 2021/2022 season.

The COVID-19 pandemic created an economic and public health crisis not seen in the world for over a hundred years. Live entertainment venues were catastrophically affected by this emergency which closed our doors to the public in March 2020. The pandemic also changed the way we interact with our patrons, our co-workers, and our friends and family.

Keeping you safe in the Theatre is our 100% commitment to you. PPAC is now a Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR™ accredited facility which is the gold standard for cleaning, disinfection, and infectious disease prevention.

PPAC has implemented a number of new health and safety precautions to keep our patrons and our staff safe. We have installed a bipolar ionization air filtration system and added hand sanitizers throughout the Theatre. PPAC implemented contactless ticket scanning, food and drink ordering, and payment processing. All of our event staff are fully vaccinated. We are constantly looking for ways to improve the Theatre experience and keep everyone in attendance healthy and happy.

As it was for many of you, many of our Community Outreach programs were put on hold or made virtual over the last 18 months.

Experience PPAC creates the opportunity for every 10th grade student in Rhode Island to see a select touring Broadway performance at no cost. Arts Showcase brings elementary and middle school students to PPAC to attend live performances of dance, music, or theater during regular school hours. These two programs went virtual last season and will continue to be for the upcoming season. The upside is that this allowed teachers from all over Rhode Island to share the magic of Theatre with many more of their students.

PPAC celebrated the 25th anniversary of the ARTS Scholarships Program, which awarded 40 scholarships this year to talented Rhode Island students with financial need to attend a summer arts program. We would like to thank Textron Charitable Trust for 21 years of continuous support!

In early August, PPAC successfully and safely hosted Next Stop Broadway® which is a week-long theater arts program connecting Broadway professionals with students ages 10-17 who are interested in the performing arts. In partnership with The Robert F. Stoico/FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation, ten scholarships were granted to children to pursue their interest and develop their artistic talents. FIRSTFED also sponsors From Books to Broadway, a partnership between PPAC and Rhode Island schools designed to expose students to Broadway performances; this program was on hiatus last season, but we are excited to welcome it back this year.

In 2019, Disney Musicals in Schools selected PPAC to partner with them to build sustainable theater programs over the course of several years in under-resourced Providence public elementary schools. This program was put on hold but will continue to evolve as schools reopen.

We look forward to once again hosting spring and fall Wurlitzer Concerts that are free to the public and bringing back Rhode Island service members and their families to see a show sponsored by our Seats for Service Members program. The Big Dreams Begin With Broadway program will begin to again host “bigs” (mentors) and “littles” (children) from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island this season.

We are thrilled to reopen the Theatre to our patrons and having you back to enjoy Broadway shows, concerts, and other entertainment on our stage.

Welcome back to PPAC!

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

Theatre Information

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ADDRESS:

Loew's Theatre Building, PPAC Square, 220 Weybosset St, 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 and 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 for this information.

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.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

PPAC follows current health and safety guidelines as recommended by the CDC, state and local government.

PPAC is a full capacity venue; all PPAC event staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

We encourage you to visit our Health and Safety Page before EVERY show as specific guidelines may be required by the guest touring company or performing artist(s).

PPAC is now a GBAC STAR™ accredited performing arts venue. GBAC STAR ™ is the cleaning industry’s only outbreak prevention, response, and recovery accreditation for facilities. We have adopted the most stringent protocols for cleaning, disinfection, and infectious disease prevention.

PPAC is deep cleaned after every performance; high-touch surfaces are cleaned more frequently. A bipolar ionization air filtration system has been installed in our Theatre. Hand sanitizer is available throughout the venue.

SECURITY POLICY

PPAC Management reserves the right to change the security policy or implement any security measures required for any performance without prior notice. For everyone’s safety, all guests must walk through metal detectors and have their bags searched. Bags that pass inspection must fit comfortably under a Theatre seat.

Prohibited items include firearms, weapons, briefcases, suitcases, outside food and beverages, and cameras and other recording devices.

There is no secure storage area and confiscated items cannot be returned.

Providence Police details are on site during performances.

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HOUSE INFORMATION

HOUSE MANAGERS are stationed at the House Manager’s Desk in the Grand Lobby. If you need assistance during the performance, please ask an usher to see one of the House Managers; someone will assist you promptly.

EMERGENCY INFORMATION: PPAC’s emergency phone number is 401.421.2997. Advise someone of your exact seat location(s) in advance of your performance.

DELAYED ARRIVALS: Guests who arrive after the start of the performance will be seated according to each show'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.

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.

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 Level. Contactless payment options are available.

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

SMOKING OR VAPING is not allowed inside the Theatre.

LOST AND FOUND: Patrons who lose personal belongings at a performance may direct inquiries to 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.

THEATRE ENTRANCE: PPAC has a curb-side drop-off section directly in front of the Theatre. The Arcade, Grand Lobby, and Orchestra Level are fully accessible from the Weybosset Street and Richmond Street entrances.

ELEVATOR: An elevator is located on the first floor near the Grand Staircase and adjacent to the Lobby Lounge and provides access to the Mezzanine, Loge, and First and Second Dress balconies.

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

ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES (ALD): 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.

GALAPRO: The GalaPro mobile 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.

Download the GalaPro app, which is available in the App Store or on Google Play.

HEARING/VISUALLY IMPAIRED

SERVICES: ASL interpretation, open caption, and/or visual description is available upon request. Please call or email the Box Office to arrange.

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SENSORY-FRIENDLY performances are offered periodically during the season. These performances foster a more welcoming and relaxed environment for our guests with sensory needs; these performances will be announced when available.

TICKETING INFORMATION

SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: Become a subscriber to the Taco/The White Family Foundation Broadway Series or Encore Series! Subscription packages are pro-rated once the season begins.

A Box Office representative at 401.421.ARTS (2787) or Sharon Corcoran in Customer Service at 401.574.3136 would be happy to speak with you about subscribing. Give them a call today!

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, cash, and personal checks (up to 10 business days prior to the performance). Additional service and handling charges are applied to phone and online orders. Certain fees and restrictions may apply. 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 – 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

GIFT CARDS / eGIFT CARDS Our eGift card features the classic gift card design and four special designs (“Let’s Celebrate,” “Happy Birthday!,” “Thinking of You,” and “Thank You”). eGift cards can be purchased in any denomination from $25 to $500 at ppacri.org/giftcards. Watch for more themed cards to be announced.

The classic 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 classic gift card is available in any denomination when ordering by phone or in person; fixed denominations ($25 to $250) only are available online.

STUDENT/SENIOR RUSH Rush ticket availability is announced via our social media on the day of the performance. You may also call the Box Office to inquire about Rush. Rush tickets are available at the Box Office window two hours prior to curtain time and are 50% off the regular price. Rush sales are cash only and are limited to two tickets per person. A valid photo ID is required to verify student or senior status. Tickets are subject to availability in limited locations.

CHILDREN’S POLICY Children under the age of six are not permitted to attend PPAC performances unless they are Designated Family Shows. Please call the Box Office for show-specific age recommendations. All persons, regardless of age, require a ticket.

Designated Family Show

COVER PHOTO CREDITS: PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Hamburg Production. Photo by Morris MacMatzen; HAMILTON Philip National Tour - Shoba Narayan, Ta'Rea Campbell and Nyla Sostre - © Joan Marcus 2018; THE PROM photo by Deen van Meer; Damon Daunno & Mary Testa in a scene from OKLAHOMA! (c) Little Fang Photo; Jelani Remy in AIN'T TOO PROUD - THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS. Photo by Matthew Murphy; The Company of the RENT 20th Anniversary Tour. Credit Amy Boyle 2019; Shereen Ahmed as Eliza Doolittle in The Lincoln Center Theater Production of Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY. Photo by © Joan Marcus; Wes Williams & Mia Massaro in AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN. Photo by Matthew Murhpy; Blue Man Group Toss and Catch, Courtesy of Blue Man Productions; PPAC façade photo by Core Photographic.

Board of Directors

OFFICERS

Joseph W. Walsh, Esq. – Chairman

Mark T. Ryan, Esq. – First Vice Chairman

Thomas A. Tanury – Second Vice Chairman

Ellen Barnes – Secretary

Lowell W. Kinch – Treasurer

Richard L. Bready

Gabriella DiGiacinto Caprio

William J. Conley, Jr., Esq.

Darren Corrente, Esq.

Jason M. DaPonte

Richard E. DiChiaro

Alison Eichler

The Honorable Jorge O. Elorza (Ex-Officio)*

Thomas P. Fay, CFA

Janet S. Fogarty

David A. Fontaine, CPA

David L. Fried, MD

Gary E. Furtado

Cynthia Laughlin

Barbara S. Lavine

Paul A. MacDonald

Robin L. Main, Esq.

The Honorable Daniel McKee (Ex-Officio)*

Donna S. Mesolella

Rick Metters

Terrence P. Moran

George H. Nee

Gary M. Penfield

Lawrence E. Purtill

*DIRECTOR REPRESENTATIVES

Theresa M. Agonia (The Honorable Jorge O. Elorza)

Antonio Afonso (The Honorable Daniel McKee)

Benjamin White (John Hazen White, Jr.)

David Salit

Frank D. Sánchez, PhD

Chris Satti

Stephen Shechtman, Esq.

Robert Stoico

Robert Vincent

Susan Weiner

John Hazen White, Jr.*

William A. White

Patrick Wholey

William K. Wray

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, and representatives of the founders who, together with the Governor of Rhode Island and the Mayor of Providence, 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.

Message from The President & CEO

Welcome back to the Providence Performing Arts Center! We are thrilled that Broadway and YOU are back at PPAC; we are celebrating Broadway’s return to Providence with a spectacular line-up of smash hit shows in our Taco/The White Family Foundation Broadway Series, Encore Series, and Broadway Specials.

I would like to thank our title sponsor, Taco/The White Family Foundation for their long-standing support of the productions in our Broadway Series. We are grateful to Broadway season media sponsor WPRI CBS 12 and Encore Series media sponsor Cox Media for their continuing support. I would also like to thank title sponsor BankNewport and media sponsors ABC 6 and NOW 93.3 for their support of our Family Night performances. Special thanks also goes to Navigant Credit Union for sponsoring AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN and HarborOne Bank for sponsoring BLUE MAN GROUP. We would also like to welcome Consigli Construction as a new sponsor with us this season; more information to come.

Our 2021/2022 Taco/The White Family Foundation Broadway Series opens with the National Tour launch of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL which will mark our 20th National Tour opening since 2008. We are proud of this exciting milestone and are looking forward to hosting more national tour openings in the future. When a national tour opens at PPAC, it generates an economic boost not only to the Theatre but to the city of Providence as well.

Next up, HAMILTON returns for a two-week engagement. The Taco/The White Family Foundation Broadway Series features four more hit productions: Drama Desk Award winner for Best Musical THE PROM, the Tony Award winner for Best Choreography AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS, the Tony Award winner for Best Revival of a Musical, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s OKLAHOMA!, and the Lincoln Center Theater Production of Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY

Our Encore Series features the return of two audience favorites and a brand-new musical. The Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning modern classic RENT – THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY FAREWELL TOUR opens the Encore Series AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN is a new musical inspired by the romantic film and the musical is set in Newport, Rhode Island! BLUE MAN GROUP returns in May 2022; the men are still blue but the rest is all new!

Our Broadway Specials include the delightful family favorite CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE and two shows that were originally scheduled for the Spring of 2020 — we know that Providence has been eagerly awaiting these engagements as much as we have — the 50th anniversary (N.A.) tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR and the Providence Premiere of DEAR EVAN HANSEN

PPAC has taken every measure possible to ensure patrons’ health and safety, so that we can enjoy live theatre together again. Visit ppacri.org/healthandsafety for current information on our safety measures; these may change throughout the season.

“We Look to You”* from THE PROM was a very special song for our staff over the past year and half, especially the lyrics “The curtain goes up / and every now and then it feels as if we’re coming home again/ yes, coming home again.” So, as the curtain rises, sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! It is great to welcome you all “home again!”

Warmest Regards,

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

* Music: Matthew Sklar, Lyrics: Chad Beguelin.

Photo: Core Photographic.

PERFORMANCE BEYOND

EXPECTATIONS

Like PPAC, the teams at Sansiveri, Kimball & Co., LLP and SK Wealth Management, LLC recognizes the importance of performance that exceeds expectations. Whether it is preparing the historic theatre for an opening night production that will bring a sold-out house to its feet, or making the right decision with your investments, performance is everything.

To achieve and maintain peak performance — in business, in the arts . . . in life — requires dedication, perseverance, and teamwork. The members of PPAC exemplify those qualities, and that makes our partnership a natural fit. SANSIVERI,

Message from Our Sponsor

Dear PPAC Friends and Patrons,

On behalf of the Taco/The White Family Foundation, I’d like to welcome you to the 2021/2022 Broadway Series at PPAC!

Taco/The White Family Foundation believes that 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 over a decade. My family and I missed live theater and concerts during the pandemic, and we know that many of you did as well. We are thrilled that Broadway has returned to PPAC!

We are excited to see the six phenomenal shows that make up the Taco/The White Family Foundation Broadway Series From Liz and me, our sons John and Ben, and all the employees at Taco Comfort Solutions: enjoy the Season!

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

John Hazen White, Jr. and Liz White.

Photo by George Lavoie.

Administrative Staff

J.L. “LYNN” SINGLETON President

ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTORS

ALAN J. CHILLE General Manager

JUDY FERREIRA Chief Financial Officer

ANTHONY MYLERS Director of IT Services

JANICE ANDERSON Director of Theatrical Programming

P.J. PROKOP Director of Marketing

CYNTHIA A. GOLDSMITH Director of Special Projects/ Assistant to the President

AMANDA BONAFINE Director of Concerts

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

DANIELLE BLUE Office Manager

PAMELA HALLOWAY Front Desk Receptionist

ELIZABETH BENEDETTI Senior Marketing Assistant

DONNA L. SANTOS Director of Ticketing

CLAUDIA ZOMPA Director of Development

DANA BRAZIL Director of Outreach and Engagement

ELIZABETH RAINONE Executive Assistant to the General Manager / Money Room Manager

DANIS LUGO Junior Systems Administrator

MARKETING

SHARON CORCORAN Customer Service Specialist/ Subscription and CenterStage Sales

CAITLYN DIPOMPO Marketing Projects Specialist

PAUL HIATT Group Sales Specialist

NICK McNEISH Digital Media Specialist

PROGRAMMING OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT

KATHRYN DeAMARAL Concert Buyer

STEPHANIE SANTOS Box Office Manager

RICHARD DEFILIPPO Box Office Supervisor

CRISTINA ANTONIO Controller

HEATHER M. BIZON Accountant

BETSY RINALDI Outreach and Engagement Coordinator

TARA EDWARDS Box Office Supervisor/ The VETS Box Office Manager BOX OFFICE

KELLY PRUDENT Box Office Supervisor

LINDA HADDOCK Human Resources Manager FINANCE & HUMAN RESOURCES

KEITH J. LABRECQUE Senior Accountant

JILLIAN ROBILLARD Accountant

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OPERATIONS

NICK BERARDINELLI Operations Manager

BETSY MENDERS Events Manager

JONATHAN TAYLOR Assistant Operations Manager

HOUSE

DAVID LUONGO Director of Security

BOB ARMOUR Assistant House Manager

AMANDA MOTTA Technical Director

PETER VECCHIO House Properties

MATTHEW PAWLIK Concessions Manager

OLLIE HUTH Assistant Concessions Manager

BRUCE INGHAM House Manager

STEPHANIE M. PAUL President’s Club Liaison

BACKSTAGE

BILL BRACKETT, III House Carpenter

STEVE SIECZKIEWICZ House Electrician

CHARLES RYAN IATSE Business Agent

DAVID ALLEN House Sound Engineer

CenterStage Staff

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

PROJECT MANAGER/EDITOR: P.J. Prokop

CONTENT MANAGER: Caitlyn DiPompo

ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVE: Sharon Corcoran

GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Lindsay Letourneau, Tandem Designworks, Inc.

PRINTER: RR Donnelley

For information on show insert advertising in CenterStage 2021/2022 or for information about season advertising for 2022/2023, contact Sharon Corcoran at 401.574.3136. For information on marketing sponsorships or other advertising opportunities, contact P.J. Prokop at 401.574.3103.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS LISTING IS CURRENT AS OF OUR FALL 2021 PRINTING.

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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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:

Access to reserved VIP premium tickets

VIP reserved parking (with subscription for Taco/White Family Foundation Broadway Series and Encore Series only)

VIP Lounge access

• Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages (alcoholic beverages will be charged to a pre-determined credit card)

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EXECUTIVE

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SCENIC

CAST

Vivian Ward OLIVIA VALLI

Edward Lewis ADAM PASCAL

Kit De Luca .................................................................................................................... JESSICA CROUCH

Happy Man KYLE TAYLOR PARKER

Philip Stuckey MATTHEW STOCKE

Landlord CHRIS MANUEL

Susan ............................................................................................................................BECCA SUSKAUER

Rachel ................................................................................................. ALEXA XIOUFARIDOU MOSTER

Giulio MATTHEW VINCENT TAYLOR

Hotel Staff MICHAEL DALKE, CHRISTIAN DOUGLAS, JOSHUA KENNETH ALLEN JOHNSON, BRENT THIESSEN

Amanda ........................................................................................................................BECCA SUSKAUER

Erica KELSEE SWEIGARD

David Morse ALEX GIBBS

Scarlett ....................................................................................................................... KELSEE SWEIGARD

Fred ........................................................................................................................CHRISTIAN DOUGLAS

Senator Adams JOSHUA KENNETH ALLEN JOHNSON

Alfredo CHRISTIAN DOUGLAS

Violetta ..................................................................................................................................... AMMA OSEI

Ensemble ................................................. NELLA COLE, MICHAEL DALKE, CHRISTIAN DOUGLAS, ALEX GIBBS, JOSHUA KENNETH ALLEN JOHNSON, CHRIS MANUEL, ALEXA XIOUFARIDOU MOSTER, KAYLEE OLSON, AMMA OSEI, JONATHAN RITTER, BECCA SUSKAUER, KELSEE SWEIGARD, MATTHEW VINCENT TAYLOR, BRENT THIESSEN, BRIA J. WILLIAMS

UNDERSTUDIES

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

For Vivian Ward—ALEXA XIOUFARIDOU MOSTER, BECCA SUSKAUER for Edward Lewis—CHRIS MANUEL, BRENT THIESSEN for Happy Man—MICHAEL DALKE, JONATHAN RITTER for Kit De Luca—AMMA OSEI, KELSEE SWEIGARD for Philip Stuckey—CHRIS MANUEL, BRENT THIESSEN

DANCE CAPTAIN

NICO DeJESUS

FIGHT CAPTAIN

NICO DeJESUS

SWINGS

NICO DeJESUS, DANNY DREWES, EM HADICK, IMANI PEARL WILLIAMS

CAST

ADAM PASCAL

JESSICA CROUCH

KYLE TAYLOR PARKER

MATTHEW STOCKE

NELLA COLE

MICHAEL DALKE

CHRISTIAN DOUGLAS

ALEX GIBBS

JOSHUA KENNETH ALLEN JOHNSON

CHRIS MANUEL ALEXA XIOUFARIDOU MOSTER

KAYLEE OLSON

AMMA OSEI

JONATHAN RITTER

BECCA SUSKAUER

KELSEE SWEIGARD

MATTHEW VINCENT TAYLOR BRENT THIESSEN

BRIA J. WILLIAMS

NICO DeJESUS

DANNY DREWES

EM HADICK

IMANI PEARL WILLIAMS

MUSICAL NUMBERS

ACT I

“Welcome to Hollywood” Happy Man, Kit, Company

“Anywhere but Here” .......................................................................................................................... Vivian

“Something About Her” (preamble) ...................................................................................................Edward

“Welcome to Hollywood” (reprise) Happy Man

“Something About Her” Edward

“I Could Get Used to This” .................................................................................................................. Vivian

“Luckiest Girl in the World”............................................................................................. Vivian, Kit, Giulio “Rodeo Drive” Kit, Company

“Anywhere but Here” (reprise) Vivian

“On a Night Like Tonight” ........................................................................................ Happy Man, Company

“Don’t Forget to Dance” .............................................................................. Happy Man, Scarlett, Company “Freedom” Edward

“You’re Beautiful” Edward, Vivian, Company

ACT II

“Entr’acte/Opening Act II” Happy Man

“This Is My Life” ................................................................................................................................. Vivian

“Never Give Up on a Dream” ............................................................................. Happy Man, Kit, Company

“You and I” Edward, Alfredo, Violetta, Company

“I Can’t Go Back” Vivian

“Freedom” (reprise) ............................................................................................................................Edward

“Long Way Home” ................................................................................................................ Vivian, Edward

“Together Forever” Edward, Vivian, Happy Man, Kit, Company

SETTING: Hollywood—Once Upon a Time in the 1980s

THERE WILL BE ONE 15-MINUTE INTERMISSION.

ORCHESTRA

Conductor/Keyboard 1 DANIEL KLINTWORTH Associate Conductor/Keyboard 2 SHANE PARUS

Guitar 1—OSCAR BAUTISTA

Guitar 2—CLAUDIO RAINÓ Bass—MAGDA KRESS Drums—KEVIN McNAUGHTON

Music Coordinators—MICHAEL KELLER & MICHAEL AARONS Ableton Programmer/Electronic Drum Programmer—SAMMY MERENDINO Keyboard Programmer—RANDY COHEN Associate Keyboard Programmer—SAM STAROBIN Music Preparation—EMILY GRISHMAN MUSIC PREPARATION

“OH, PRETTY WOMAN” Written by Roy Orbison and Bill Dees. Published by Roys Boys LLC (BMI) and Sony/ATV Acuff Rose Music (BMI). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

The use of any recording device, either audio or video, and the taking of photographs, either with or without flash, is strictly prohibited. Please turn off all electronic devices such as cellular phones, beepers and watches.

WHO’S WHO in the CAST

OLIVIA VALLI (Vivian Ward) is overjoyed to be playing the iconic role of Vivian Ward. Her previous credits include Wicked 2nd Nat’l Tour (Ensemble, u/s Elphaba) and Jersey Boys (Mary Delgado). Thanks to The Telsey Office, Talent House, Jerry Mitchell, and the Pretty Woman team for this opportunity. She also thanks her loved ones for their endless support. Instagram: @oliviafvalli.

ADAM PASCAL ( Edward Lewis ) starred as the original Roger Davis in the Off-Broadway, Broadway and London Productions of Rent (Tony Award nomination). Originated the role of Radames in Broadway’s Aida . Other Broadway credits include the final Emcee in the Roundabout’s Cabaret, Huey Calhoun in Memphis, Billy Flynn in Chicago, Chad in Disaster, William Shakespeare in Something Rotten! and, most recently, Edward Lewis in Broadway’s Pretty Woman.

JESSICA CROUCH (Kit De Luca). Broadway: Pretty Woman (Swing, u/s Kit). National Tour: We Will Rock You (u/s Killer Queen, Oz). After this past year, getting to perform on a stage again, in front of you tonight, feels pretty darn special. Endless gratitude to Jerry, the Pretty Woman team, Todd and The Telsey Office. All my love to my family. @jessgoober.

KYLE TAYLOR PARKER ( Happy Man ) made his debut on Broadway in the Tony Awardwinning Kinky Boots, earning raves as “Lola” on tour and on Broadway. Additional credits: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Smokey Joe’s Café, Finnian’s Rainbow and NBC’s “Jesus Christ Superstar LIVE.” Albums include Broadway Soul Vol. 1 & 2. @ktpway.

MATTHEW STOCKE ( Philip Stuckey ). Broadway: Pretty Woman, Sting’s The Last Ship, Rock of Ages, The Wedding Singer, The Boy from Oz w/Hugh Jackman, The Full Monty , Titanic . L.A.: Wicked. NY Public: Sondheim’s Road Show, LaChiusa’s Giant. TV: Cops/Lawyers/Perps, etc. Every day remembering the Nice Lady~.

NELLA COLE ( Ensemble ). Broadway: The Illusionists . Television: “The Last OG” (TBS). Theater: Becoming Nancy, This Ain’t No Disco, Cruel Intentions. Nella is a pop recording artist with music available on all download and streaming platforms! IG/TikTok: @thatgurlnella.

MICHAEL DALKE ( Ensemble , u/s Happy Man ) is ecstatic to make his Broadway tour debut! Favorite roles include The Wizard of Oz (Scarecrow), The Last Five Years (Jamie), Little Shop… (Dentist). Much love to About Artists, the Porches, Weddles, Dalkes and friends!

NICO DeJESUS ( Assistant to the Director , Dance Captain, Fight Captain, Swing, u/s David Morse). Broadway: Pretty Woman Film: Disney’s Newsies: The Broadway Musical . Television: Marvel’s “Hawkeye,” Disney’s “Shake it Up.” Theater: Newsies, Becoming Nancy, In the Heights Thanks to God, Mom and Dad, family and Jerry Mitchell. @nicoofjesus.

CHRISTIAN DOUGLAS ( Alfredo , Ensemble ) is thrilled to be on his first national tour. Recent regional credits include Signature Theatre: Gun & Powder (Ensemble, Jesse u/s), Arena Stage: Newsies (Seitz, Jack Kelly u/s). Instagram: @christiandouglasmusic.

DANNY DREWES (Swing, u/s Alfredo) is thrilled to be making his debut with a national touring company! Favorite credits include Fredric (Pirates of Penzance ) and Sonny Malone ( Xanadu ). Many thanks to Jerry and Telsey Casting for this opportunity! Instagram: @danndrewes.

ALEX GIBBS ( David Morse , Ensemble , u/s Alfredo) is an actor, producer and songwriter who’s worked opposite legends such as Clint Derricks, Raven Symone, Tichina Arnold, Debbie Allen and more. Credits include Dreamgirls (Jimmy Early), Ragtime (Coalhouse Walker), Postmodern Jukebox, and FreezeFrame. @Alexgibbslive.

EM HADICK (Swing, u/s Violetta). National tour debut! Favorite regional: The Spitfire Grill (Percy), Into the Woods (Cinderella), and A Chorus Line (Maggie). Endless love and thanks to family, friends and The Price Group Talent Agency. @emhadick.

JOSHUA KENNETH ALLEN JOHNSON (Ensemble, u/s David Morse, u/s Giulio) is excited to make his national tour debut! Credits: Cinderella (The Muny), On the Town (Capital City Theatre). Eternal gratitude to his Village, Avalon Artist Group, CCM, Mom, Dad, Joi, David. Follow @Joshua.ka.johnson.

WHO’S WHO in the CAST

CHRIS MANUEL (Ensemble, u/s Edward Lewis, u/s Philip Stuckey ). Tour debut! Select credits include RFK (Bobby Kennedy), Ragtime (Houdini) and Carousel (Billy Bigelow). Special thanks to Bret Adams agency, the entire company and creative team, and all who support in this journey! Instagram: @imchrismanuel.

ALEXA XIOUFARIDOU MOSTER (Ensemble, u/s Vivian Ward). National tour debut! Alexa is a recent graduate of Northwestern University, where she studied theater and gender studies. Thanks to Stewart Talent and the Pretty Woman team for making a dream come true. @alexamoster

KAYLEE OLSON ( Ensemble ) is atingle to be struttin,’ sangin’ and kick-ball-changin’ in Pretty Woman! THANKS to fam, friends, Tigers, Wing Night and Innovative Dance. Fav credits: Crazy for You and touring with Anything Goes and Bullets over Broadway.

AMMA OSEI ( Violetta , Ensemble , u/s Kit De Luca). Broadway/Off-Broadway/tour: Rock of Ages (Justice). Tours: Dreamgirls (Effie), Fame (Ms. Sherman). Select regional: Kennedy Center’s Little Shop… (Ronette), Gypsy (Mazeppa), Tommy (Gypsy), Rent (Mrs. J/Joanne), A Night…Joplin (Joplinairre). Thanks Whole Artist, Daniel Hoff, friends and family. @AmmaOseiNYC.

JONATHAN RITTER ( Ensemble , u/s Happy Man ). Broadway: Finding Neverland (Albert), Wicked , Sweet Charity . Tours: Wicked , The Addams Family. Regional: Michael Boyd’s Here to Recruit You (Harvey Milk), West Side Story (A-rab). EP: Lovers in a Different Life, available on Spotify/Apple Music. jonathanritter.com @fairygodritter.

BECCA SUSKAUER ( Ensemble , u/s Vivian Ward). Nat’l tour debut! Regional: Mamma Mia! (The Muny). Proud Penn State ’21 graduate. Thanks to HCKR, Sherry Kayne, Gwen Walker, Mom and Dad, and her sister Talia, who is her biggest inspiration. @beccaflower.

KELSEE SWEIGARD (Ensemble, u/s Kit De Luca, u/s Violetta). National tours: Rent (Maureen), Kinky Boots (Pat). NYC Workshops: Ragtime (Ellis Island), Agent 355 B.F.A. Shenandoah Conservatory. Endless thanks to CLA, Telsey, the Pretty Woman team, and Mom. Welcome back to the theater! www.kelseesweigard.com, @kelseesweigard.

MATTHEW VINCENT TAYLOR ( Giulio , Ensemble ) is a NYC based artist. As a choreographer, comedian and performer, he hopes to continue using his intuitive procedure of problem-solving across mediums. Thanks to friends and family! @matthewvincenttaylor.

BRENT THIESSEN ( Ensemble , u/s Edward Lewis , u/s Philip Stuckey ). In honor of today’s performance and all the women who’ve helped to encourage, develop and advance his dreams, Mr.Thiessen has donated to Girl Up, an organization advancing girls’ skills, rights and opportunities to be leaders. @brentthiessen.

BRIA J. WILLIAMS ( Ensemble ). Broadway: Mean Girls . Regional: Beauty and the Beast (Babette), Saturday Night Fever (Maine State Music Theatre). Other: Samson et Dalila (Metropolitan Opera). Elated to hit the road with my Pretty Woman tour fam!

IMANI PEARL WILLIAMS (Swing) is thrilled to be making her swangin’ debut! Credits: Pippin national tour, Memphis, All Shook Up and many more. To those who got her through this past year, thank you and I love you! @imanipearlz.

BRYAN ADAMS ( Music & Lyrics ) has been recording and touring the world as a musician for four decades. The Grammy Award-winning singer/ songwriter has recorded 14 studio albums and his latest album, Shine A Light, was released in 2019. Pretty Woman is the first musical he has written, alongside Jim Vallance. Over the years, his music has achieved number one status in over forty countries. He has three Academy Awards and five Golden Globe nominations, not to mention he is also a Companion of the Order of Canada. Adams performs over one hundred concerts a year playing to audiences on six continents.

JIM VALLANCE ( Music & Lyrics ) has been active in the music industry since 1970. He initially worked as a studio musician, producer and arranger before turning his attention to songwriting. He has collaborated with a wide variety of artists, including Bryan Adams, Aerosmith, Heart, Rick Springfield, Ozzy Osbourne, Joe Cocker, Tina Turner and Michael Bublé, to name a few. He’s been awarded numerous ASCAP, BMI and SOCAN awards for international radio airplay and dozens of Gold and Platinum album awards. He’s a recipient of the Order of Canada, that country’s highest civilian honor.

GARRY MARSHALL ( Book ) producer, director and writer of film, television and theater, made audiences laugh for five decades. Pretty Woman was the most successful of the 18 films he directed. It was his passion to make it a Broadway musical because he loved live theater. He was thrilled to work with J.F. Lawton again on this title. Before Garry passed away in 2016 he knew the wonderful creative team in place would make Pretty Woman the Musical a joyous reality. He dedicates this show to Barbara Sue Wells, his wife of 53 years. Garry’s family keeps his legacy alive at the theater he built in Burbank, CA. @garrymarshalltheatre. garrymarshalltheatre.org.

J. F. LAWTON (Book) has written screenplays for every major Hollywood studio in genres from comedy and romance to action and drama. His feature credits include Pretty Woman , Under Siege , Blankman , The Hunted , Chain Reaction and DOA: Dead or Alive. For Broadway, Lawton co-wrote the book for Pretty Woman: The Musical. His published works include the sci-fi novel Cosmic Ray’s Celestial Revival and his latest work is The Last Writer. J. F. would like to thank his amazing wife and business partner, Paola Gambino Lawton, for rescuing him.

JERRY MITCHELL (Director/Choreographer) received the Tony Award for Best Choreography twice—initially for the revival of La Cage aux Folles and thereafter for the Tony Awardwinning Best Musical, Kinky Boots, for which he was also nominated as Director. Jerry was most recently represented on Broadway as Director/ Choreographer of Pretty Woman, currently playing in Hamburg and London. In the 40 or so preceding years, Jerry has been involved with more than 50 Broadway, West End and touring productions, including choreographing You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown ; The Full Monty ; The Rocky Horror Show ; Hairspray ; Gypsy ; Never Gonna Dance ; Dirty Rotten Scoundrels ; La Cage aux Folles; Legally Blonde, which he also directed on Broadway and in London; Catch Me If You Can; and On Your Feet!

WILL VAN DYKE (Music Supervision, Arrangements and Orchestrations) is a songwriter, music supervisor and 2020 Grammy Award nominee for his work on the revival of Little Shop of Horrors. Will has orchestrated and arranged shows on Broadway and off (including Pretty Woman), and is a frequent collaborator with many of NYC’s finest talents. Will is an award-winning songwriter and has released

multiple albums, available wherever digital music is sold. He writes musicals with Jeff Talbott and has a band. For more visit willvandyke.com. @wvdmusic.

DAVID ROCKWELL (Scenic Design). Broadway: Tootsie; Kiss Me, Kate; Lobby Hero; She Loves Me (Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle awards); On the Twentieth Century (Tony nomination); You Can’t Take It with You (Tony nomination); Kinky Boots (Tony nomination); Lucky Guy (Tony nomination); Hairspray (Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle nominations). OffBroadway: The Seven Deadly Sins, Soundtrack of America, the Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park Television: the 81st, 82nd, 93rd Oscars (2010 Emmy Award). Founder and president of Rockwell Group, an architecture and design firm.

GREGG BARNES (Costume Design). Broadway: Pretty Woman , Mean Girls (Tony nom.), Tuck Everlasting (Tony nom.), Something Rotten! (Tony nom.), Aladdin, Kinky Boots (Tony nom., Olivier Award), Follies (Tony Award, Drama Desk Award), Elf, Legally Blonde (Tony nom.), The Drowsy Chaperone (Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics Award, Olivier nom.), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Flower Drum Song (Tony nom.), Side Show. Other: Dreamgirls West End (Olivier nom.), Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Pageant (Olivier nom.), The Kathy and Mo Show. TDF Young Master Award.

KENNETH POSNER & PHILIP S. ROSENBERG (Lighting Design) are delighted to be co-designing Pretty Woman. Great friends and colleagues for over 20 years, Mr. Posner and Mr. Rosenberg have collaborated on productions spanning regional, Broadway and international theater. They are both thrilled to be reuniting with Jerry Mitchell, with whom they worked on Hairspray and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, and they are grateful for the opportunity to bring this story to the stage.

JOHN SHIVERS ( Sound Design ). Disney’s Beauty and the Beast , Pretty Woman , Cirque du Soleil’s Paramour , Kinky Boots (2013 Tony Award recipient), Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway , Bonnie & Clyde , Sister Act , 9 to 5, The Little Mermaid, Tarzan, Billy Crystal’s 700 Sundays . International: Spirit of Life , The Secret , Das Wunder Von Bern, The Lion King . Regional: Becoming Nancy, 42nd St., The Heart of Rock and Roll, Moonshine, Harmony, Emma, etc. Other credits: Savion Glover, Dionne Warwick, Burt Bacharach and Gregory Hines.

JOSH MARQUETTE ( Hair Design ). NY/ London: The Prom, Pretty Woman, Mean Girls, Present Laughter, Dreamgirls, Paramour, Tuck Everlasting, School of Rock , Something Rotten! , Aladdin , Kinky Boots , The Book of Mormon , Trip of Love, First Date, Elf, Dogfight, The Best Man, Vanities, Look Back in Anger, The Drowsy Chaperone, Pig Farm, The…Trailer Park Musical, Altar Boyz, Show Boat @ Carnegie Hall, Mamma Mia!. Encores!: Call Me Madam, The Most Happy Fella and Follies . Television: “The Slap”, “30 Rock”, “SNL.” Instagram: @josh_marquette.

FIONA MIFSUD (Makeup Design). Guild Award nominee, NYC based. Theater works include the Metropolitan Opera, associate designer for Broadway’s Paramour and The King and I. TV/ film: “The Plot Against America,” “Prodigal Son,” Clerks III.

DANIEL KLINTWORTH ( Music Director ). Welcome to Hollywood! Previous tours: The Book of Mormon , Billy Elliot . Other: “One Million Musicals” podcast. “Thank you, Mom and Dad, for your constant love & support! Jess…thank you for your unwavering honesty and wisdom. I owe you everything.”

MICHAEL KELLER & MICHAEL AARONS ( Music Coordinators ). Broadway: Hamilton , Dear Evan Hansen , Moulin Rouge! , Jagged Little Pill , Lion King , Wicked, The Book of Mormon . Upcoming: Diana , Flying Over Sunset . Tours: Frozen , Hamilton (all U.S. productions), Dear Evan Hansen , Lion King , Wicked. m2music.nyc.

RANDY COHEN ( Keyboard Programmer ). Over 80 Broadway shows, including Hamilton , Dear Evan Hansen, Book of Mormon, Ain’t Too Proud and Jagged Little Pill. TV credits include keyboardist for HBO/PBS’s “Sesame Street.”

DB BONDS ( Associate Director ) was the associate director of Pretty Woman on Broadway, London and Hamburg. He served as the worldwide associate director of Kinky Boots, and directed the U.S. regional premiere at the MUNY in St. Louis. DB toured North America as an actor in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Legally Blonde

RUSTY MOWERY (Associate Choreographer). Thrilled to be working for Jerry Mitchell again! Associate Choreographer: Kinky Boots (Broadway, U.S. tour, London, Toronto, Seoul, Tokyo,

Australia, Germany), Pretty Woman (London). Production Dance Supervisor: Hairspray (Broadway/national tour, Toronto), Legally Blonde (London). Dancer on Broadway: Hairspray, Legally Blonde, Seussical, Ragtime, and Cats. SDC member.

THE TELSEY OFFICE ( Casting ). With offices in both New York and Los Angeles, The Telsey Office casts for theater, film, television and commercials. The Telsey Office is dedicated to creating safe, equitable and antiracist spaces through collaboration, artistry, heart, accountability and advocacy.

FULL STAGE PRODUCTIONS LLC ( Technical Supervisor ). Patrick Shea and Chris Smith (Smitty): West Side Story, Pretty Woman (Broadway, national tour, Germany, London), Roman Holiday (pre-Broadway), Indecent , On Your Feet! (Broadway), Kinky Boots (Broadway, international tour, Korea, Toronto, Japan, Australia, London, Germany), Holler If Ya Hear Me, Chaplin, Elf (Broadway), August: Osage County (Broadway, national tour), Brooklyn (Broadway, national tour).

THOMAS RECKTENWALD ( Production Supervisor ) is proud to continue his journey with Pretty Woman. “Thank you to Jerry for his generosity and friendship. To Kyle, thank you for your ending love and support. Rex and Charlotte, Pops loves you very much.”

KATHY FABIAN/PROPSTAR LLC (Production Props). Broadway credits include A Christmas Carol, American Son, Indecent, Sunday in the Park with George, Falsettos, Fiddler on the Roof, On Your Feet!, The King and I, An American in Paris and Kinky Boots. Recent TV creations for “Fosse Verdon” and “Samantha Bee.”

JACK McLEOD ( Production Stage Manager) thanks you for attending this performance and supporting live theater in your community. Previous Broadway and touring credits include Les Misérables, Kinky Boots, Dirty Dancing, Jersey Boys, Avenue Q, The Sound of Music, Camelot, The King and I, Porgy and Bess, White Christmas, Grease and Cats jack-mcleod.com.

RL CAMPBELL ( Stage Manager ). Broadway and tours: Bring It On , Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess . Regional: Ahmanson Theatre, Alliance Theatre, The Wallis, Horizon Theatre, Theatre in the Square, Utah Festival Opera, Freddie Hendricks. Thank you Ancestors.

JULIANNE MENASSIAN ( Assistant Stage Manager). Tours: Once on This Island, Love Never Dies, Finding Neverland, Cabaret. Select credits: York Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse, Goodspeed Musicals, Signature Theatre, Alley Theatre, Cleveland Play House, Studio Theatre, Riverside Theatre.

ALLIED GLOBAL MARKETING ( Tour Marketing & Press) has represented 75+ Broadway shows over two decades. Current tours: Ain’t Too Proud , Charlie/Chocolate Factory , A Christmas Carol, The Hip Hop Nutcracker, Mean Girls , The Play That Goes Wrong , Pretty Woman, Rent, Tootsie.

THE BOOKING GROUP ( Tour Booking Agency ). Current tours include Hamilton , Dear Evan Hansen , Come From Away , The Book of Mormon, To Kill a Mockingbird, Hadestown, Mean Girls, My Fair Lady, Tootsie, Anastasia, Chicago, Fiddler on the Roof, Hairspray, Rent and Waitress

MARATHON DIGITAL ( Social Media ) is a team of community cultivators and content creators decreasing the distance between brands and their fans. Clients include Hamilton, Hadestown, Ain’t Too Proud, Diana The Musical, Freestyle Love Supreme and more. Run with us: MarathonDGTL.com.

PAULA WAGNER (Producer) has worked in the top ranks of the entertainment industry. Broadway producing credits include Pretty Woman: The Musical , The Heiress starring Jessica Chastain, Grace starring Paul Rudd and Michael Shannon, and Terrence McNally’s Tony-nominated play Mothers and Sons. She is a co-founder of Cruise/ Wagner Productions, where she produced notable films such as Mission: Impossible I, II, III; The Last Samurai; Vanilla Sky; The Others; and Shattered Glass , amongst others, and executive produced Steven Spielberg’s War of the Worlds. She served as CEO of United Artists from 2006 to 2008, and earlier in her career was a prominent talent agent at Creative Artists Agency. Recently, she produced the acclaimed movie Marshall, starring Chadwick Boseman, Josh Gad and Kate Hudson, through her company, Chestnut Ridge Productions. Wagner is a member of the Broadway League, AMPAS and Producers Guild, and is a Carnegie Mellon alumna and trustee. Thank you to Rick Nicita.

101 PRODUCTIONS, LTD (Executive Producer/ General Manager ). Since 1994, Wendy Orshan and Jeffrey M. Wilson have managed more than

101 stage productions. General Managers: Chris Morey, Jeff Klein, Ron Gubin. Associate General Managers: Ed Nelson, Bobby Driggers. Current Broadway: Tony Award-winning Best Musical Dear Evan Hansen (Broadway, Tour, London), Plaza Suite. Recent Broadway: Betrayal, Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, Burn This, Pretty Woman: The Musical.

NICE PRODUCTIONS ( Producer ) was established by Garry Marshall in 1988. Since his passing in 2016, Nice is helmed by Barbara Marshall, Kathleen Marshall, Heather Hall and Cathy Berry. Credits include Happy Days: A New Musical (Samuel French) book by Garry Marshall, music/lyrics by Paul Williams, produced with Ronny Hallin, Robert Boyett Theatricals and McCoy Rigby Entertainment. Billy & Ray by Mike Bencivenga (Falcon Theatre 2013, Vineyard Theatre 2014). In 2017, Barbara Marshall, Garry’s wife of 53 years, renamed Garry’s Falcon Theatre in Burbank, CA to the Garry Marshall Theatre and helped launched it as a new nonprofit dedicated to cultivating the live arts. garrymarshalltheatre.org.

NEW REGENCY PRODUCTIONS (Producer). Founded by Arnon Milchan, producer of the beloved original Pretty Woman movie, New Regency has produced numerous celebrated projects that have received multiple Oscars, including 12 Years a Slave, The Revenant, Birdman and Bohemian Rhapsody. Upcoming films include Deep Water and Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, based on the hit musical.

HUNTER ARNOLD (Producer). Select credits: Hadestown (Tony), The Inheritance (Olivier), Once on This Island (Tony), Dear Evan Hansen (Tony), Kinky Boots (Tony and Olivier), Anastasia Upcoming: Chicken & Biscuits; Mrs. Doubtfire; Back to the Future ; Plaza Suite ; Caroline, or Change; Diana; Company. @huntercarnold.

CAIOLA PRODUCTIONS & CO. (Producer) is the Tony Award-winning partnership of brother and sister Luigi and Rose Caiola: Jagged Little Pill, The Inheritance, Tina, Dear Evan Hansen, All the Way, The Color Purple, …Virginia Woolf. “& Co.” includes Douglas Denoff, Salman Al-Rashid, Catherine Schreiber and John Slotkin.

JAMES L. NEDERLANDER ( Producer ). President of Nederlander Organization. Credits: Tina: The Tina Turner Musical , To Kill a Mockingbird , Jagged Little Pill , The

WHO’S WHO in the CAST

Band’s Visit , On Your Feet! , Mean Girls , The Humans, My Fair Lady, The Elephant Man, Next to Normal, Movin’ Out and many others.

KILIMANJARO THEATRICALS/JOSHUA ANDREWS (Producer). Production company of Josh and Stuart Galbraith. U.S.: Hadestown, Mrs. Doubtfire . U.K.: Pretty Woman , Cluedo , What’s New Pussycat?, 9 to 5. Kili produces Ed Sheeran and Thriller Live . Josh’s other credits include An American in Paris, Fat Friends The Musical, Streetcar…, The Girl on the Train

ROY FURMAN (Producer). Current Broadway: Moulin Rouge! , MJ , Dear Evan Hansen (Tony Award), The Book of Mormon (Tony Award) and Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. Off-Broadway: Trevor , Little Shop of Horrors . Shows he has co-produced have won 15 Best Musical or Best Play Tony Awards.

AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP PRODUCTIONS ( Producer ). Broadway productions include Plaza Suite; Lehman Trilogy; Caroline, or Change ; David Byrne’s American Utopia; Harold Pinter’s Betrayal; Sea Wall/A Life; Burn This; Pretty Woman The Musical; A Doll’s House, Part 2; Dear Evan Hansen; and Sunday in the Park with George

GAVIN KALIN PRODUCTIONS ( Producer ). Select Broadway credits: Betrayal , The Ferryman , Sea Wall/A Life , Hadestown . Select West End credits: Pretty Woman , Cyrano , Betrayal , King Lear , The Ferryman , Come From Away, The Lehman Trilogy. For more: gavinkalinproductions.com.

DEROY KIERSTEAD (Producer). Jamie deRoy: Seven Tony Awards. Currently: The Lehman Trilogy, Tina, Ain’t Too Proud, Company, To Kill a Mockingbird, Thoughts of a Colored Man. Jim Kierstead: Emmy, Olivier and three-time Tony winning producer. Credits include Hadestown , Mrs. Doubtfire, The Lehman Trilogy, Company, The Inheritance.

JOHN GORE ORGANIZATION ( Producer ) family of companies includes BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com and Broadway.com, under the supervision of 14-time Tony-winning producer John Gore (Chairman & CEO). Productions include Ain’t Too Proud , Dear Evan Hansen , Jagged Little Pill, Moulin Rouge!, Tina and To Kill a Mockingbird.

PRETTY WOMAN TOUR STAFF

Broadway Opening Night: August 16, 2018

Nederlander Theatre

Tour Opening Night: October 12, 2021

Providence Performing Arts Center, Providence, RI

CHESTNUT RIDGE PRODUCTIONS

Paula Wagner

Assistant to the Producer .................... Suzy Yaako

NICE PRODUCTIONS

Barbara Marshall Kathleen Marshall LaGambina Heather Hall Cathy Berry

LPO Paolo Gambino Lawton

GENERAL MANAGEMENT

101 PRODUCTIONS, LTD.

Wendy Orshan Jeffrey M. Wilson

Ron Gubin Chris Morey Jeff Klein

Beth Blitzer Bobby Driggers Kathy Kim

Ed Nelson Robert Nolan Rachel Roberson

Christine Stump Steve Supeck

Christopher Taggart

COMPANY MANAGER

Candace Hemphill

Assistant Company Manager ........ Stephanie Smith

TOUR MARKETING AND PRESS

ALLIED GLOBAL MARKETING

Andrew Damer

Jennifer Gallagher Scott Praefke

Hayden Anderson Jessica Cary Amenkha Sembenu

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TOUR BOOKING AGENCY THE BOOKING GROUP

Meredith Blair Kara Gebhart

Stephanie Ditman Laura Kolarik

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CASTING

THE TELSEY OFFICE

Craig Burns, CSA Rashad Naylor

Associate General Manager ........... Bobby Driggers

Assistant General Manager..................... Kathy Kim

Production Supervisor Thomas Recktenwald

Production Stage Manager Jack McLeod

Stage Manager RL Campbell

Assistant Stage Manager Julianne Menassian

Engagement Management Ron Gubin

Ticketing & Analytics ........... Tanna, Inc/Gregg Arst

Tour Management Support ............. Hilary Hamilton

Associate Scenic Designers .................. Dick Jaris, T.J. Greenway

Associate Costume Designer ................ Mark Koss

Associate Lighting Designer Kirk Fitzgerald

Assistant Lighting Designer Paige Seber

Costume Assistant Heather Freedman

Costume Intern MJ Stone

Copyist ......................................... Emily Grishman

Assistant to the Technical Supervisor ..... Adam First

Production Assistant ......... Brandon Allmon-Jackson

Music Assistant Terence Odonkor

Director/Choreographer

Apprentice Deborah Wilson

NY Covid Safety Manager Flora Stamatiades

Touring Covid Safety Manager ........... Adam Dooley

EDI Facilitator........................................ ReadySet

TOURING CREW

Head Carpenter Kaitlin Ciccarelli

Deck Carpenter

Casandra Maher

Flyman Dylan Dineen

Production Electricians ................. James Fedigan/ Patrick Johnston

Moving Light Programmer ..................... Alex Fogel

Head Electrician .................................. Eric Briggs

Deck Electrician ................................. Adam Grant

Follow Spot ................................... Dirk Van Pernis

Ableton Programmer Sammy Merendino

Associate Keyboard Programmer Sam Starobin

Assistant Sound Designer David Patridge

Head Sound Engineer Carl “CJ” Whitaker

Advance Sound Engineer .................. Steven Zeller

Assistant Sound Engineer ................Maddy Herwig

Props Supervisor ................ Kathy Fabian/Propstar

Associate Props Supervisor ................. John Estep

Head Props.................................. Schuyler Woods

Assistant Props ................................ Sean Jenkins

Wardrobe Supervisor Élisè Packee

Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor LaVell Witherspoon

Star Dresser Margarita Prado

Hair Supervisor Debra Parr

Assistant Hair Supervisor Megan Holl

Company Management Apprentice....Frank Wright II

Accountant ................... Withum Smith + Brown,PC Robert Fried, CPA; Karen Kowgios, CPA; Anthony W. Moore, CPA

Controller ...................... Galbraith & Co./Liz Krane

Tour Marketing & Press ..... Allied Global Marketing/ Andrew Damer, Jennifer Gallagher, Jessica Cary

Social Media Marathon Digital/ Mike Karns, Melanie Pateiro, Ava Koploff

Banking City National Bank/ Anne McSweeney, Erik Piecuch

Insurance......................... DeWitt Stern Group, Inc.

Legal ........................................Loeb & Loeb LLP/ Stefan Schick, Rachel Kiwi, Brittany Berckes

Housing ..................... Road Concierge/Lisa Morris

Travel ................................................. Tzell Travel

Production Photographer Matthew Murphy Payroll Services Checks + Balances

Physical Therapy Neurosport Physical Therapy, Inc

Merchandise Creative Goods Merchandise LLC

Trucking Clark Transfer

Mascots ............................ Ralphie, Butler, Harper

CREDITS

Scenery and scenic effects built, painted and electrified by Show Motion, Inc, Milford CT. Lighting equipment from PRG. Sound equipment from Masque Sound.

Props Artisans: John Ruegsegger, Jon Knust, Emily Baldassara, Kate Lundell, and Mary Wilson. Custom upholstery by J. Jammal Upholstery & Décor. Flame treatment by Turning Star Inc. Specialty props by Tom Carroll Scenery Inc. Special thanks to Bren Bri Properties. Costumes constructed by Arel Studios, Lynne Baccus, By Barak and Cygnet Studios. Custom tailoring by Giliberto Designs. Custom millinery by Ann Claire Millinery NYC, Lynne Mackey Studio. Custom beading by Polly Kinney. Custom painting by Jeff Fender Studios. Custom printing by SKY NYC. Undergarments provided by Bra Tenders. Custom shoes by LaDuca, T.O. DEY. Custom Jewelry by Chris Crouch. Props by Kathy Fabian.

SPECIAL THANKS

The team at Atlantic Records, Pete Ganbarg, Mikey Parker, Kellie Gentry. The Pretty Woman Chicago Team, the Pretty Woman London team, the Pretty Woman Stage Hamburg team, and Jamal Davis at Magic Bootcamp. With love and appreciation to Seth Gelblum.

Makeup Provided By M·A·C

With grateful acknowledgement to the State of Rhode Island and Steven Feinberg, the Rhode Island Film & Television Office.

To learn more about the production, please visit prettywomanthemusical.com

Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram: @PrettyWoman

This production was rehearsed at the 52nd Street Project.

The use of cell phones during the performance is prohibited by law.

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 Press Agents and Company Managers employed in this production are represented by the Association of Theatrical Press Agents & Managers.

Backstage and Front of the House Employees are represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (or I.A.T.S.E.).

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

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

United Scenic Artists represents the designers and scenic painters for the American Theatre.

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May 11 – 15, 2022

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May 20 – 22, 2022

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For more information about our Community Outreach and Engagement and Annual Fund donor levels and benefits, visit ppacri.org/support/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. This program 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 one 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:

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

THE VETS

Hailed as a state-of-the-art venue with magnificent interior design and excellent acoustics, THE VETS has presented a wide range of performers including Chris Botti, Renée Fleming, Wynton Marsalis, Savion Glover, and Amy Schumer. The VETS is home to these resident visual and performing arts companies: FirstWorks, the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra, Festival Ballet Providence, the Rhode Island International Film Festival, and the Art League of Rhode Island.

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The Robert F. Stoico / FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation

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The Robert F. Stoico / FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation

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Photo: Ben Jacobsen

2020 & 2021 Annual Fund Campaign for Community Outreach

Each year, the 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.

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Bank of America

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Raymond J. & Brenda Bolster

Cox Media

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Disney Musicals in Schools

Thomas & Colette Fay

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National Grid

Navigant Credit Union

NBC 10

New England Laborers' Tri-Funds

Ocean State Charities Trust

Regency Plaza Apartments

Rhode Island Commodores

The Robert F. Stoico/FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation

Taco/The White Family Foundation

TD Charitable Foundation

Textron Charitable Trust

WCRI FM

WPMZ FM

WPRI 12

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

Bank of America

MATCHING GIFTS

Liberty Mutual Markel Corporation Medtronic

Providence Performing Arts Center recognizes and sincerely thanks the following who generously donated to the Theatre’s 2020 and 2021 Annual Fund for Community Outreach:

CHAIRMAN ($5,000+)

The 1772 Foundation

Ted & Kathy Ashton

Bank of America

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John & Debra Iannucci

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National Grid

Navigant Credit Union

New England Laborers' Tri-Funds

Rhode Island Commodores

Souto Family

The Robert F. Stoico/FIRSTFED

Charitable Foundation

TD Charitable Foundation

Textron Charitable Trust

Karen Wadleigh & William Manseau

Wadleigh Family Fund

WPRI 12

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Mr. & Mrs. Jason Arabian

Ellen Barnes

Rhonda Berchuck & Kat Katrouzos

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Mrs. Jocelin Hamblett

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Theatre History

For39 years, the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) has been "home" for presenting top-notch national Broadway tours. Every night a show is on stage at PPAC is like an opening night, especially at the moment when the lights dim and the curtain rises to reveal our magnificent stage.

This season, the Loew’s Theatre Building (the historic home of PPAC) will be celebrating its 93rd anniversary with a fresh façade!

During the winter of 2020/2021, we installed new, custom terra cotta tiles and exterior lighting to the theatre’s Weybosset Street façade. This is the first time the façade has ever undergone a restoration project. The meticulous and historically accurate restoration and installation was performed by Consigli Construction, with beautiful lighting designed by Evelyn Audet Lighting Design, LLC. Preserve RI and the RIHPHC recently honored PPAC with a Rhody Award for a Historic Preservation Project.

When Pretty Woman: The Musical opens its National Tour at PPAC in October 2021 and kicks off our 2021/2022 season, it will be the twentieth national tour to open here since 2008. This distinction of being the theatre of choice for twenty national tour openings has made us a nationally recognized and wellrespected cultural institution located in the heart of Providence.

The Loew’s Theatre Building, now known as the Providence Performing Arts Center, opened on October 6, 1928. The Theatre, designed

by architectural firm Rapp & Rapp, has always been a visual marvel, and has astounded visitors with its beauty and grandeur. For more than nine decades, the Loew’s Theatre Building has not only survived, but ultimately flourished, while undergoing various name changes, storm damage, and ongoing architectural restoration. After its opening in 1928, the Loew’s Theatre Building enjoyed several decades of success as a premiere movie palace. However, the venue began experiencing financial hardships and declining attendance with the rise of television’s popularity in the early 1950s. The Theatre also suffered damage from the New England Hurricane of 1938 and then Hurricane Carol in 1954. The damage from Hurricane Carol resulted in the removal of the Theatre’s original Morton pipe organ.

In 1982, Lincoln W.N. Pratt assisted PPAC with finding our “Mighty Wurlitzer;” the 5/21 Wurlitzer Organ was built in 1927 and has five keyboards, twenty-one ranks and percussion that can produce many orchestral sounds, as well as sound effects that can be utilized when accompanying silent films. It is one of only three five-manual keyboard consoles built by Wurlitzer. The instrument was purchased by PPAC and has resided in the Theatre since 1982. Lincoln W.N. Pratt was our House Organist from 1982 until his passing in 1998.

World-renowned organist and silent film accompanist Peter Edwin Krasinski became our House Organist in September 2020. We have worked with Mr. Krasinski on producing

Façade photo by CORE Photographic. Tile detail photo by Robert Umenhofer.

Theatre History

seasonal recorded concerts for all to enjoy for free; you can view these Wurlitzer concerts at ppacri.org/wurlitzer

In 1972, the Theatre changed its name to the Palace Concert Theatre, where it mainly presented rock concerts. The venue continued to fall into disrepair and to lose revenue. In 1976, through the efforts of Mrs. B.A. (Sylvia) Dario, the Theatre 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.

Local community figures, including then 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, fought valiantly to save the building. Mrs. Dario said, “I remember coming here as a young person and thinking I was walking into a fairyland. I would like my little grandson to bring his grandson here. This will be here long after I am gone.”

They began to discuss transforming the Ocean State Theatre into a center for the arts to preserve the Theatre and to also help renew the downtown Providence area. In 1977, the Loew’s Theatre Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and in 1978, the Theatre was purchased and

Photo courtesy of Peter Edwin Krasinski

Theatre History

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 Ocean State Theatre became a non-profit private corporation and was called the Ocean State Performing Arts Center.

In 1982, the Ocean State Performing Arts Center changed its name to the Providence Performing Arts Center, as a way of honoring the City’s commitment to saving the venue.

As the Providence Performing Arts Center, the Theatre has become a world-class venue 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. Significant projects include a full-scale stage house expansion in 1995 and an historically

accurate restoration of the Grand Lobby, Arcade, and House. These improvements allowed the Theatre to present large-scale touring productions like THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, MISS SAIGON, WICKED, and Disney’s THE LION KING in Providence.

In 2000, the state-of-the-art electronic marquee was first “lit” by actor Robert Urich. In 2002, the Theatre commissioned former RISD professor Dan Dailey to design a magnificent chandelier, which hangs in the House Proper. The chandelier was installed in 2004. In 2005, the first-ever elevator was installed for patrons. In recent years, the carpet and wall fabric, faithful to their original designs, have been replaced. The Theatre was brought into the digital age with the installation of LED display screens on the Marquee and video digital boards in the Arcade in 2012.

L I S T E N W I T H

Annual Fund

Jimmy & Linda Rodger

Chris & Corey Satti

James Scanlon

United Way of Rhode Island

Michael Wilkinson

FRIEND ($1 - $499)

Anonymous (6)

Heather Alves

AmazonSmile Foundation

The Amgen Foundation

Sandra Amoling

Jeffrey Andrade

April Arena

Kathryn Atkins

Ellen Atwood

Carole Baptiste

Alfred & Barbara Bartkiewicz

Stanley Bates

Heather Bell

John J. Bentz

Beth Bergeron

Bonnie Bettle

Sue Bianchi

Kenneth & Marion Bingham

David Boenning

Cheryl Boergesson

Debra A. Botellio

Richard Botham

Roger P. Boudreau & Christine A. Schwab-Boudreau

Kerry Bourne

Russell Bramley

Cathy Brown

Cindy Buffi

Lynne & David Burke

Dorothy Burke

Anne Burkholder

Tom & Gerri Cabral

Joan Caley

James Caroselli

Paul Carpender

Richard & Louise Carriere

Mrs. Veronica M. Casinelli

Kellie Cavalier

Kathy Cavanaugh

Mary Jane Cayer

Lee Ann Chace

Paul Chase

Raymond & Paulette Cieslak

Sam & Deb Ciotola

Laura Clavette

Tim & Colleen Coggins

Michelle Collie

Queenie Collins

Joan Cooper

George Corrente

James E. Costa

John & Pam Costigan

Ann Marie Cotton

Patricia Coughlin

Indulge in delicious meals or bike through cityscapes and scenic vistas. Learn a new skill or loll lazily in a gondola watching the world glide by.

Do all of it. Or do your own thing.

Providence, RI has so much to do, see, eat, play, create, watch — the combinations are endless.

PICK YOUR PROVIDENCE

Annual Fund

Kelly Cowan

Jon Cowell

Kathleen Crowley

Lisa Simmons Cummings

Cheryle Cunha

Dawn Currier

Ellen Curtiss

Joe & Karen D'Antonio

Mr. & Mrs. Angus Davis

John S. DeBlois

Richie DeFilippo

Jane A. Desforges

Scott Desilets

Donna DeSimone

Peter Desimone

Barbara E. Desmond

Douglas C. Devaux

Roberta Dickenson

Richard & Mary Lu DiMase

Kara DiPaola

Richard M. Divver

Robert Donald

Jennifer Dorn

Rosario Dube

EGO Providence

Larry & Alison Eichler

The Honorable Jorge O. Elorza, Mayor of the City of Providence

Theresita Eltz

The Estabrook Family

Eventfully Planned LLC

Susan Ewen

Sandra Fahey

Carmella Farrar

Cheryl Farrey

Bill & Carolyn Fasano

Linda Feid

Mark & Cindy Feinstein

Raymond A. Filippone

Ilya Fishman

Joe & Roberta Fisler

David & Marilyn Foehr

Diane Forcino-Medeiros

Meredith Forster

Judith Freeman

Christina A. Fulton

Ellen Gaboury

Daniel R. Gaccione, MD

Paul Gebhart

Brittany Generali

Joel & Deborah Gerstenblatt

David Giardino

Matt Glendinning

Margaret A. Gloria

Sera Godfrey

Arlene Goldstein

Kevin F. Gomes

Lumia Greenway

Lori Grimes

Margaret Hague

GRILLE • PIZZERIA • BAR

Community Outreach & Engagement

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 select Title 1 elementary schools annually. For more information, visit www.disneymusicalsinschools.com.

REIGNITE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES

The Reignite Professional Development Series, a new initiative funded by Disney, is a content video library for both our Disney Musicals in Schools elementary teachers and other elementary educators across the state. Each video is approximately 5-12 minutes in length and focuses on performance and technical theatre-based skills, covering all aspects of putting on a musical with a low to no-budget framework. This library will serve educators who teach in under-resourced schools and may be looking to introduce their students to the arts but do not know how or where to begin. Additionally, the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) is partnering with us and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) to make these videos available to elementary teachers throughout the state in a segmented fashion for continuing education credits (PLUs) toward educators’ recertifications. This will be launching in March 2022…stay tuned.

L to R: Students from Webster Avenue Elementary School; Robert L. Bailey Elementary School gym teacher, Antonio David, teaching students choreography; students from Robert L. Bailey. Photos: Dana Brazil.

Community Outreach & Engagement

EXPERIENCE PPAC

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ARTS SHOWCASE

The Arts Showcase is again committed to bringing school performances at no cost to the K-8 students of Rhode Island via our virtual platform in 2021-22. We began delivering pre-recorded live performances filmed at PPAC last year due to COVID-19 and were able to reach more students than ever before. Due to the uncertainty of field trips among school districts, we decided to stay safe and virtual for another year. We have been working with our national and local artists to have a fully filmed schedule of performances in place which will be released between October 2021 and April 2022. Schools/teachers must register to participate. For our lineup of performances, visit www.ppacri.org/outreach/arts-showcase.

Experience PPAC is PPAC’s flagship education initiative which ensures that every 10th grade student in the state can attend a select touring Broadway performance with their school at no cost, with busing provided. COVID-19 challenged us to reimagine how to deliver Broadway to Rhode Island students in 2020; we ultimately were able to license filmed Broadway productions and sent viewing links to the schools. This year, we will be sending licensed shows again, in addition to creating some live Broadway performance opportunities for students to attend. For more information, visit www.ppacri.org/outreach/experience-ppac.

Festival Ballet

Shakespeare to Hip-Hop

Rhythm Kitchen

Experience PPAC photos by Samantha Gaus.

Annual Fund

Laurence Hall

Judi Hansjon

Erin Harnedy

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Hart

Joann & Irwin Hazen

Rosemary Heffernan

Elizabeth Hennessy

Everett W. Herrick

John Hogan

Steven Holland

John Holmander

Michael Holtzman

Robert & Carol Hoole

Deborah Howes

Elyssa Hurley

Bruce R. Ingham

Donald & JeJe Interrante

Michael & Karen Isenberg

Russell G. James

Stan & Joan Jarzombek

Jerrold A. Salmanson Foundation

Patricia A. Kaczorowski

Catherine Kando

Janice Kapalka

Sandra Karns

Ruth Kerzer

Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Kilguss, Jr.

Betta Kinney

Dr. D. Patricia Koch

Richard & Rosemary Koehler

Celeste Greco Kotuby

Denise & Gary Kowalewski

Robyn Luther Ladouceur

Susan Lampron

Jim Langevin

Kathy & Dennis Latimore

David & Cathleen Laverty

Marvin & Rhonda Lax

Catherine Leach

Angela Lemire

Jennifer Lester & Gregory Merklin

Maureen C. Lewis

Jim Lombardi

Linda Lulli

Virginia Lyon

Amy Lysik

Paul & Sandra MacDonald

Molly MacLaughlin

Merrill Magner

James Maher

Janet Mancini

Fadi Mansourati

Dan & Lynn Smith Martin

Susan Martin

Sara Masri

Mr. & Mrs. Peter G. Massaro

Doris Masse

Patricia Mattera

Warren McGoldrick

Andy & Sue McGuirk

BROADWAY BUNCH

Broadway Bunch is a fun group of solo Tuesday night subscribers who enjoy pre-show dinners and conversations at local restaurants together. Contact Betty Benedetti at bbenedetti@ppacri.org or (401) 574-3119 to learn more.

Seats for Service Members

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 all of the performances in our Taco/The White Family Foundation Broadway Series and Encore Series. Now in its thirteenth season, we only hope that the Seats for Service Members program will continue to 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 czompa@ppacri.org or (401) 574-3122.

PROGRAM SPONSORS

GOLD SPONSORS

Macy’s

MetLife Auto & Home

National Grid

Navigant Credit Union

New England Laborers’ Tri-Funds

Rhode Island Commodores

TD Charitable Foundation

SILVER SPONSORS

Raymond J. & Brenda Bolster

Thomas & Collette Fay

HarborOne Bank

Taco/The While Family Foundation

BRONZE SPONSOR

Dimeo Construction Company

Johnson & Wales University

Regency Plaza Apartments

Rhode Island National Guard members and their families attended a performance of The Phantom of The Opera, thanks to the Seats for Service Members program. They were hosted by Rhode Island Commodores - Flag Secretary David DePetrillo and his wife Jean (center back row, blue blazer with glasses). Photo: Core Photographic.

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Annual Fund

Sean & Kaydi McQuade

Cynthia Mello

Deborah Mellon

Joan R. Midwood

Carol Miranda

Kathleen & John W. Montalbano

Jodi Moran

Robert Morgan

Dr. & Mrs. R.V. Morgera

Barbara Morse

Alexander Moskalenko

Carolin Murchie

Christin Murphy

Brian & Michelle Murtha

John & Cheryl Muth

Patricia DelPadre Myers

Gregory Nawrocki

R.N. Nayak

Nicholas Nazarian

Hal & Nancy Nelson

Rich & Mary Nelson

Jay Nelson

Network for Good

Joyce Neves

Bob & Linda Newman

Margaret Noel

Cathy & Larry Norstrom

Rachel North

David Oat

Mark O'Brien

Joslin Olerio

Beth Oleson

Sue & Bud Oliveira

Kathryn Oliver

Dr. Adetokunbo Oyelese

Felix & Millie Oziemblewski

George M. Packard

Stephen Palmisciano

Diane Parrillo

Kristen Patten

Lois Pazienza

Grace Pedagno

Sandy Pendlebury

Ronald Phipps

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Pickett, Jr.

Stan & Joanne Pickford

Robert & Elaine Plecs

Brian Poirier

Krystle K. Poirier

Linda Porter

Jennifer Powers

Patricia A. Pryor

Marie C. Quinn

Janafe Quirk

Jessica Raffaele

Kathleen Rainone

Della Refino

Barbara Reid

Corinne Resnick

Ernest C. Ricci, Jr.

Annual Fund

Julianna Ricci

Frank Richard

Ms. Deborah Riebe

Ann Riendeau

Kathy Riker

Mary Lou Riker

Stephen Robinson

Thelma Rocha

Mr. & Mrs. James J. Rodger

Anne Rodrigues

Barbara L. Rose

Catherine J. Rose

Helen Rotella

Ray & Merry Rugg

Toni Russo

Sally Ryan

Mr. & Mrs. Armand Sabitoni

Jonathan Sadler

Sage School Arts Department

John J. Sampieri

Tom & Louise Scalavino

Anne L. Schifino

Drew & Jill Schofield

Second Half Lifelong Learning Institute

Nancy Serpa

Christopher Shaban

Shalom Memorial Chapel

Karen Shaw

Katelyn Shaw

Megan Sheehy

Ellen & Barry Shepard

Robert & Fredda Sherman

Noelle Shiland

Mario Silva

Bert Silverberg

Roger Silverstein

Nancy Silvia

Catherine P. Simone

Jim Siteman

Jessica Skyleson

Eileen Smith

Mary F. Smith

Smith Family Dental Associates

Malcolm & Nicki Sockut

Carol A. Solimene

Penny Sparfven

M. Spiegel

Michael Stevens

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen A. Stoner

William H. Strand

Kathy & Terry Sullivan

Meghan Sullivan & Tim Martin

Susan & Leo Sullivan

Irene M. Supinski

Lenny Tabak

Thomas & Carol Tanury

Matthew Tenanty

Thomas Tighe

Bill & Ellen Troberman

Ronald & Adrienne Trottier

Available for any occasion for which tickets have been reserved.

You may already be part of a group who would love to attend shows at PPAC.

Groups of 10 or more…

- often have the opportunity to reserve tickets BEFORE they go on sale to the general public.

- can get the best discounts (up to 50% on some shows).

- may take advantage of a convenient payment schedule.

- get personalized service. For group requests, please contact Paul Hiatt at phiatt@ppacri.org or 401.574.3162.

- 3 breakout rooms to fit any party from 30 - 150. - Full beverage and catering service available.

- Automatic screens and microphones available in every room.

For more information or to reserve rooms, please contact Betsy Menders at bmenders@ppacri.org or 401.574.3117.

Annual Fund

Glen Valeff

Darlene Vargulish

Jack Vatcher

Frank L. Veto, Esq.

Roberta Viniello

Carol Viveiros

Victoria & Michael Vona

Charlene Walsh

Rosemary Wardle

Lynn Wells

Dorothy Wemple

Debra Westgate-Silva

Maria & Walter Wilk

Donald A. Wilkinson

Michael M. Woody & Joanne Speroni-Woody

Nicholas Yarnold

Joyce Yeremian

Hope Yordy

Deborah Zielinski

MEMORIAL GIFTS

Christopher J. Almon, In memory of Peter & Mary Almon

Maribeth Calabro, In memory of Kendra O’Leary Espeut

Valerie Carlson, In memory of William H. Carlson, Jr.

Janet Comalli, In memory of Richard Kuehl

Stephanie Desjardins, In memory of Sophia Bauer

Jane Fleury, In memory of Albert & Lillian Medas

Julianne Ip & Christopher Shaw, In memory of Larry Shaw

Gregory Mallane, In memory of James L. Seavor

PPAC Board of Directors, In memory of Beverly Najarian

J.R. & Lyn Pagliarini, In memory of Florence M. Pagliarini

Dominic & Daniel Ragosta, In memory of Jo-Ann Ragosta

Heidi Showstead, In memory of Therese C. Duffee

Sister & Brothers, In memory of Buzz & Jim Greenhalgh

In memory of Lillian Solvang

Kathy & Andy Sylvia, In memory of Charles Hamilton

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 2020 and 2021 donor list.