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December 19, 2025

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DECEMBER 19 | 7:30 PM

Andrew Kay & Nic Doodson

PRESENT

Music Supervisor, Vocal Arranger & Orchestrator Jack Blume

Created by Andrew Kay & Nic Doodson

Director Nic Doodson

Movement Director & Choreographer Freddie Huddleston

Scenic Designer Oli Townsend

Lighting Designer Richard Dinnen

Associate Director Tom Brandon

Monologues Writer Ben Norris

Costume & Co-Scenic Designer Verity Sadler

Sound Designer Sten Severson

Associate Musical Supervisor & Resident Musical Director Alistair Higgins

Associate Sound Designer Alex Ritter

Producer Carl Bonwick

Tour Booking Agency USA

Roadco Entertainment

Jenny Sirota & Didi Perez

Casting Director Debbie O’Brien

Resident Director Norton James

Relighter / Programmer Dalton Hamilton

Tour Producer Rob Gaetano

Communications & Design

SoloShoe

Communications, LLC

Craig Boleman

Cast

Associate Choreographer Adam Hilton

Associate Producer Ruth Sherry

Production Management JBPM

Jack Boissieux

Lewis Bennett Rob Godfrey RJ Griffith Conor Hanley

Alistair Higgins Adam Hilton Norton James Mark Loveday

Conor Mellor Lee O’Reilly Bradley Walwyn Tristan Whincup

THE CAST

Lewis Bennett ............................................................................................. BORE

Rob Godfrey ............................................................................................. BEAST

RJ Griffith ........................................................................................ HARD MAN

Conor Hanley POET

Alistair Higgins SWING

Adam Hilton .................................................................................. HANDYMAN

Norton James ............................................................................................ SWING

Mark Loveday ..................................................................................... BARMAN

Conor Mellor ............................................................................................ JOKER

Lee O’Reilly ....................................................................................... MAESTRO

Bradley Walwyn ....................................................................................... SWING

Tristan Whincup ...............................................................................ROMANTIC

MUSICAL NUMBERS

WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE

Written by W. Axl Rose, Steven Adler, Saul Hudson, Duff Rose McKagan, Izzy Stradlin, Guns N Roses Music/ Used by kind permission of Universal/MCA Music Ltd on behalf of Black Frog Music

SAVE TONIGHT

Written by Eagle-Eye Cherry/Used by kind permission by Diesel 2 Publishing and WB Music Corp

WAKE ME UP

Written by Michael Aaron Einziger, by Tim Bergling, Egbert Nathaniel Dawkins III/Used by kind permission of Universal/MCA Music Ltd on behalf of Elementary Particle Music AND Universal Music Corp and EMI Music Publishing Scandinavia AB (STIM)

TEENAGE DREAM

Music and Lyrics by Lukasz Gottwald, Benjamin Levin, Max Martin, Bonnie Lee McKee and Katy Perry/This selection is Used by special arrangement with Concord Music Group on behalf of Benjamin Levin, www.concord.com. Used by Permission.

All rights on behalf of When I’m Rich You’ll Be My Bitch administered by WC Music Corp.

YOU RAISE ME UP

Written by Rolf Løvland and Brendan Graham/ Used by kind permission by Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing

50 WAYS TO LEAVE YOUR LOVER

Written by Paul Simon/Used by kind permission by Sony/ATV Songs LLC (BMI)

HELLO

Written by Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, Gregory Allen Kurstin/Used by kind permission of Universal Music Publishing Ltd, EMI April Music Inc., Kurstin Music on behalf of Melted Stone Publishing Ltd.

ESCAPE (THE PINA COLADA SONG)

WC Music Corp. (ASCAP)

All rights administered by WC Music Corp.

I’M GONNA BE (500 MILES)

UNDER THE BRIDGE

Written by Anthony Kiedis, Flea, John Frusciante and Chad Smith/Used by kind permission of Hipgnosis Songs Group LLC

CHANDELIER

Written by Sia Furler and Jesse Shatkin/Used by kind permission of Aidenjulius Music, EMI April Music Inc., EMI Music Publishing Ltd (ASCAP, PRS)

JUNGLE STOMP

Written by Jack Blume, Peter Hughes/Used by kind permission of Airstate Ltd

DANCE WITH MY FATHER

Written by Richard Marx and Luther Vandross/ Used by kind permission of EMI April Music Inc., Uncle Ronnie’s Music Co. (ASCAP)

BRING TOMORROW ON

Written by Jack Blume, Nic Doodson Used by kind permission of Airstate Ltd

YOU’RE THE VOICE

Written by Keith Reid, Andy Qunta, Maggie Ryder, Christopher Thompson/Used by kind permission of Bluebeard Music Limited, administered by Bucks Music Group Limited

SOME NIGHTS

Written by Jack Antonoff, Jeff Bhasker, Andrew Dost, Nate Ruess/Used by kind permission of Rough Art, Shira Lee Lawrence Rick Music, Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Way Above Music (ASCAP, BMI) © 2012 Bearvon Music (ASCAP), FBR Music (ASCAP), WC Music Corp. (ASCAP), Unknown Publisher (NS) and Jeff Bhasker Tempo pub designee (BMI) All rights on behalf of itself and Bearvon Music and FBR Music administered by WC Music Corp. All rights on behalf of Jeff Bhasker Tempo pub designee administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. All Rights Reserved

THE PARTING GLASS

Traditional folksong arrangement by Jack Blume

WHO’S WHO

Lewis Bennett

Rob Godfrey

Conor Hanley

RJ Griffith

Alistair Higgins Norton James Adam Hilton

Mark Loveday

Conor Mellor

Lee O’Reilly

Bradley Walwyn

Tristan Whincup

“I’VE GOT AN IDEA FOR A SHOW...”

Nic Doodson Creator, Producer and Director

“I’ve got an idea for a show…”

It’s 2016 and Andrew Kay and I are celebrating the success of a sold-out performance of our latest collaboration when he turned to me and said these fateful words. It was at this moment that The Choir of Man began, and perhaps fittingly, it was over a pint in a beer garden.

Andrew described the genesis of the idea; it’s a group of ordinary blokes who meet up to sing a few songs over a drink or two. It isn’t only about the drinking, nor is it only about the singing. It’s about the simple act of being together. It’s about laughing together, crying together, singing, shouting, talking together… whatever it is, it’s about the pleasure of being in the same place at the same time as the people you love.

“…And,” he said with a twinkle in his eye, “We should call it The Choir of Man.”

And so, an idea was born.

In the time before this conversation, I had worked for the previous twenty or so years of my career as a professional singer, so I knew a bit about singing. Also, having spent a fair amount of time in pubs during the same period, it seemed to me the simplest of ideas to combine the two experiences. It was the perfect fit–both choirs and pubs are environments where you can raise your voices in joy or in sorrow. And they’re both places where it’s more important to listen than it is to shout.

So, we set out to look for normal guys. Men who could sing, play instruments, maybe even move a bit, but most importantly, guys who seemed like they’d be at home in a pub with their mates. Our aim was to create a show about a group of friends who sang together, and we genuinely ended up with a group of friends creating a show together. It’s funny how these things work out.

After three strenuous weeks devising and rehearsing, we presented our show at a venue in Tottenham, North London performing for an audience of friends and family for the first time. We could barely fit in the room we’d hired and ended up having to perform almost on top of the audience, but they loved every minute of it. From the free beer (of course) to the traditional choral arrangement of “Chandelier” by Sia, everything was lapped up by the crowd. The energy was electric– I’d never experienced anything like it. At the end of the first performance Andrew turned to me and said, “I think you may have something here…”.

And we did, and here we are tonight. After Edinburgh, Coventry and Adelaide Fringes, three previous USA national tours, three sold out seasons at the Sydney Opera House, two Cruise ships, European and Australian tours, and an Olivier Award nomination for our West End run we find ourselves here in your city; and it can all be traced back to a pint in a beer garden. Fitting indeed.

“MUSIC AT ITS CORE”

Jack Blume Musical Supervisor, Vocal Arranger & Orchestrator

Every day we are all surrounded by “perfect” music. The perfect performance, in the perfect vocal booth, edited and shaped with advanced software, every beat aligned mathematically and every note tuned to an impossible degree of accuracy. And we lap it up, we stream it on repeat and we don’t think twice about it. But then, every so often, we go to a gig, or a show, and our jaws hit the floor. We experience something visceral, inspiring, energizing, unquantifiable and hard to describe to others. We try, but in the end we usually say, “just go see it.”

The Choir of Man has music at its core. It’s more concert than it is Musical, and there’s rarely a moment where instruments aren’t being played in full view. It requires an exceptional level of talent from the nine cast and a mind-boggling level of skill and versatility from our four super-swings. Within many songs we have up to nine-part harmony, combinations of twenty different musical instruments being swapped between cast members, and an intricate sound mix requiring a fearless feat of finger faculty from our sound operator. With so much going on, it could easily be a total cacophony, something far removed from the perfect music we hear every day. So we strive for precision, finesse, and consistency in every detail, pushing ourselves to give every audience, every night, the perfect performance.

The truth is, even the most acclaimed musical artists on the planet are normal people, with bodies that slip, muscles that tire, heads that ache, hearing that fades, emotions that spike, and so much more. These things are all part of what performers, creatives and technicians try to control night after night, in order to chase perfection, that polished, radio-ready presentation of their craft. But it’s exactly these human imperfections that give us, the audience, such a unique experience.

In The Choir of Man you’ll hear a cappella singing: nine totally exposed voices with nothing to hide behind and only each other to rely on. You’ll hear people play instruments they learnt mere weeks ago. When we see an ensemble of gifted artists come together, regardless of their physical fatigue or their emotional state, and using their exceptional talents built on decades of dedicated practise they create a sound so beautifully real, so raw, filled with moments of immaculate musicality and moments of natural human emotion, a slip of a finger or a crack of a voice, a sound so special that we experience it in our bodies and tell our friends, “Just go see it!”

Well, that’s the beauty of imperfection. I hope you enjoy every minute of tonight’s performance as much as I’ve enjoyed nine years of refining it with my best friends.

If we’ve got it just right, it won’t be perfect.

“BEING ASKED TO BE YOURSELF”

Freddie Huddleston Movement Director and Choreographer

Growing up I always thought of choreography as danced ‘5,6,7,8’ steps.

The Choir of Man has been the biggest lesson in creating movement which looks un-choreographed I’ve ever had. Every stumble, mop and pint is there for a reason. The rule I live by for the show is, if it looks like we are ‘doing a thing’ then we have overdone it.

We pride ourselves on encouraging the cast to bring themselves to the role, letting the actors feel relaxed in the space. We work on every movement being as true to real life as possible even when bursting into song or throwing a few shapes.

Every time I get to work with a new cast it’s always a unique journey with a group of strangers. We actively encourage everyone to get comfy in the ‘pub’ and to bring themselves as people to the forefront. Being asked to ‘be yourself’ is actually quite personal for most trained performers to access. It’s something we are not often asked to do and requires us to be very open and trusting with each other. It’s been such a joy working with gentlemen from all of our casts to create movement which stems from them having a good time while being vulnerable and honest.

My journey with the show has been, and continues to be, such a special part of my life. I can’t believe how it has continued to grow and resonate with so many people from all around the world. In the last few years, we have been nominated for an Olivier Award and won a DIMF award in Korea, both a lovely reminder that we are a part of something special and I’m unbelievably grateful to have a front row ticket for the whole ride!

Pint?

“CONNECT WITH PEOPLE... SHARE AN EXPERIENCE”

Ben Norris Monologues Writer

The Choir of Man doesn’t have a ‘story’ in the traditional sense - of that we make no secret - but that doesn’t mean it isn’t about anything. Beyond the songs and the beer, I wanted this show to have something to say for itself. The result, I think, is a love letter with three significant addressees: music, human connection (male friendships in particular), and that most beloved British and Irish institution - the pub.

Over the course of our inaugural seasons in Edinburgh and Adelaide, it quickly became apparent that pints and

tunes were more than enough to pique people’s interest (especially in Scotland and Australia, let’s be honest), but we wanted to send our audiences home having celebrated what the pub means, and why it has such a deep-rooted place in our hearts. Like poetry, the pub is where many of us turn to mark our biggest occasions, and in our hour of greatest need. We go there to toast beginnings and endings, to drink to newly-weds and to loved ones we’ve just buried. Unlike poetry (unless you’re very brave), we also go there for first dates, football, and open mic nights. We go there for Sunday roasts, quizzes, karaoke and board games. For our messiest nights, and our life-saving fry-ups the next morning. We tell tales, we build fires, we bolster old friendships, and we start new ones. The reason people join us on The Choir of Man stage so readily, and with such familiarity(!), is precisely because that stage is a pub.

Seeing what The Choir of Man means to people, and what a tonic it is in such turbulent, frightening and isolating times, reminds me why I wanted to make theatre in the first place: to connect with people, to share an experience, to feel things together and to converse with one another. The show is so unapologetically feel-good that whatever kind of mood you arrive in at the theatre, it’s impossible not to leave with a smile on your face and a spring in your step. It’s a little bit different every night depending on who’s in the room and what kind of energy they bring, just like any pub, indeed any community space, and I love that.

A central tenet of The Choir of Man’s conception was the element of surprise. If you come for the Choir bit, you’re hit with a lot more energy (and beer) than in your typical Handel’s Messiah. And if you come for the Man bit, you get, I hope, a slightly more varied portrait of masculinity as the evening unfolds than you perhaps expected. Yes there are pints and antics, but there is vulnerability and nuance here too. You’re given an archetype, then you’re given license to dismantle it.

Whether we’re conscious of it or not, when we meet a friend in the pub for a pint, it’s often simply the company we’re after. This is especially true, I think, for men. Although things are starting to shift, we still find it much harder to open up and to ask for help. We’re still taking our own lives at a far higher rate. The lockdowns and the helplessness of the pandemic hugely exacerbated this, and current cost of living crisis has only worsened it further. We need places like The Jungle now more than ever.

As a male voice choir, we wanted to make a show that brings joy to people - a show that is fun and frivolous and silly, but also one that speaks to some of those difficulties we face and gently questions what masculinity might look like today. It is an invitation to either forget your troubles for the evening, or to reach out to a loved one and share them.

Above all, we wanted to make a show that puts an arm around people, of all genders, and takes them on a bloody good night out. Sometimes it’s literally lifesaving.

WHO’S WHO

LEWIS BENNETT (BORE) Lewis Bennett is thrilled to be making his U.S. tour debut with The Choir of Man! Born in the U.K. and now based in Las Vegas, Lewis has worked internationally as an actor, singer, and filmmaker, with credits spanning stage, screen, and music. When not performing, he can be found behind the camera, creating content as a cameraman and YouTuber @Singing_Cameraman, or enjoying time with his wife and cat. @singing_cameraman

ROB GODFREY (BEAST) Rob is from Cambridge, UK. He spent several years performing as a singersongwriter. His credits with The Choir of Man include Coventry ‘21, Norwegian Cruise Line Escape ‘21, South Korea ‘22 (Daegu International Musical Festival), Norwegian Cruise Line Encore ’23, Melbourne ’24 (Arts Centre Melbourne), West End (Arts Theatre, London) ’24-’25, and Shanghai ’25 (Shanghai Centre Theatre), performing the role of Beast. Training: Songwriting at the British Institute of Modern Music in Brighton (BIMM). @robgodfrey

RJ GRIFFITH (HARD MAN) RJ, a Chicago singersongwriter and actor, inspires through his music and performances. After making a name for himself at Chicago’s historic Black Ensemble Theater and recently co-starring in the Olivier-nominated London West End hit musical The Choir of Man, he proudly served as the resident Chicagoan in the The Choir of Man Chicago cast and is now excited to be rejoining the family with the National Touring cast. RJ also recently played Mitch Mahoney in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Indiana Repertory Theatre. His music has been featured in films and played on radio and TV stations. He has toured nationally and performed at major events, including sports games. Beyond the stage, RJ is also known for his community service efforts through his nonprofit, Positive Vibes Only, which creates programs and events that spread encouragement and support to youth and families. Follow him on all social media platforms @rjgmusic and stream his music on all streaming platforms under RJ Griffith. “Grateful for the support of my wife, mom, and family. Shoutout to my Gray Talent Group Family! Positive Vibes Only!” @rjgmusic

CONOR HANLEY (POET) Conor is delighted to be returning as Poet in The Choir of Man for the USA tour. He has previously played the role in London’s West End at the Arts Theatre, on the Shanghai tour, at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, in Niagara Falls, on the European Tour and for Norwegian Cruise Line. Training: Bull Alley Theatre Training Company, Dublin. Theatre: Outlaws: The Ballad of Billy the Kid (The Other Palace), Jack and the Beanstalk (Big Pembs Panto, Boulevard Theatre), What Would Ma’ Say (Irish Tour), Bash by Neil Labute (The Mill Theatre, Dundrum), The New Irish Playbook (Manchester and Camden Fringe, Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin), Julius Caesar (Smock Alley Theatre). @conorhanley_

ALISTAIR HIGGINS (SWING for Maestro, Poet, Joker & Barman. Associate Musical Supervisor and

Resident Musical Director) Ali has been part of The Choir of Man since 2018 and has been lucky enough to travel the world with the show. Some highlights include The Sydney Opera House, Korea, Shanghai, previous U.S. tours, and being part of the original Olivier-Award nominated West End cast. He was nominated for best supporting actor for the role of Maestro at the Daegu International Musicals Festival and has been working as a Musical Director for the show since 2021 and now as the Associate Musical Supervisor. He is delighted to be returning to the United States again with The Choir of Man. Previous Credits include: Bobby in Dreamboats and Petticoats (UK Tour); Tobias in Sweeney Todd (Brighton), Registrar in Shadowlands (UK Tour). Away from the Theatre, Ali can usually be found on a tennis court, or on a river paddleboarding. Thanks to his parents, Anne and Mike, for their continued love and support. @_alihiggins_

ADAM HILTON (HANDYMAN, Associate Choreographer) Adam began his training in Kent at Hilton Hall Dance Academy before training professionally at The Royal Ballet School, Tring Park School for the Performing Arts and finally, at Performers College under the direction of Emma Rogers, Douglas Mills and the late Brian Rogers. Upon graduating in 2019 he was part of the original cast of Noiseboys at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, returning to the show during its run on board the Norwegian Prima in 2022. Adam joined The Choir of Man back in 2021 and has since performed the show across the UK including London’s West End, the US and also at sea. He became Associate Choreographer and Movement Director for the show in 2022 and since then he has worked on the show both in the West End and overseas. Other theatre credits include: Captivated (Towngate Theatre, UK), Christmas Wonderland (Eldorado Casino, Reno NV, USA), and Goldilocks and the Three Bears (Bristol Hippodrome, UK). @adamphilton

NORTON JAMES (SWING for Beast, Bore & Handyman. Resident Director) Credits include: Beast/Associate Director (Norwegian Cruise Line), Swing/Resident Associate Director in The Choir of Man (Apollo Theatre, Chicago); Swing/Show Captain in The Choir of Man (Arts Centre, Melbourne); Norm Waxman/Cover Nick Massi in Jersey Boys (UK Tour); Swing in The Choir of Man (Playhouse Square, Ohio); Sir Galahad in Spamalot (UK Tour); The Beast in The Choir of Man (Australian Tour); Chaliapin in Preludes (Southwark Playhouse); Starkey in Peter Pan a Musical Adventure (Selladoor); The Genie in Micky and the Magician (Disneyland Paris); Elwood Blues in The Blues Brothers On A Mission From God (Erasmus Theatre); Timothy Blauvelt/Ensemble in Love Story (Union Theatre). Film Credits include: Jurassic World Dominion; Guardians of the Galaxy (Marvel). @_nortonjames_

MARK LOVEDAY (BARMAN) An original member of The Choir of Man, Mark has toured the globe, from the Sydney Opera House to the Kennedy Center and London’s West End, where the show made its

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Olivier-nominated debut. He also made his screen debut in the 2019 British independent film Rise of the Footsoldier 3 and recently performed with the international vocal group, Rock On! Mark’s early training included a prestigious role as a chorister at Her Majesty’s Chapel Royal Choir at St. James’s Palace, where he worked for the late Queen Elizabeth II. His training continued at Drama Studio London and Yale University’s Summer Conservatory for Actors. Now, he’s delighted to be back in the USA with The Choir of Man, hoping to bring a taste of East End cockney pub culture to every performance. COYI! @markjloveday

CONOR MELLOR (JOKER) Conor Is originally from York and began working on Cruise Ships before transitioning to working in the U.K. He has most recently been heading out to sea in 2025 with Norwegian Cruise Line to play The Joker in Choir of Man. Theatre includes: The Beast in Beauty and the Beast — Rock N Roll Pantomime (The Leeds City Varieties); Lead Vocalist in Giovanni Pernice’s Made in Italy (UK Tour); Lead vocalist and guitarist on Giovanni Pernice’s Let Me Entertain You (UK Tour); Lead Vocalist & Guitarist in Fairytale of New York (UK Tour); The Joker in Choir Of Man (Norwegian Cruise Line). @conormellor97

LEE O’REILLY (MAESTRO) Lee is from Dublin, Ireland. He trained as an actor musician at the Guildford School of Acting. Lee is a multiinstrumentalist and has experience in live music and musical directing. Theatre credits include: The Choir of Man (Norwegian Cruise Line), Once: In Concert (Lambert Jackson, Tour: Tokyo, China and Taiwan), Snow White the Panto (Musical Director, The Roses Theatre), Murder for Two (The Barn Theatre), Pippin (Assistant Musical Director, Charing Cross Theatre), Dick Whittington (Musical Director, The Institute Braintree). @iamleeoreilly

BRADLEY WALWYN (SWING) (Joker, Barman, Hardman + Romantic) Training: Guildford School of Acting Theatre Credits include: I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change (Edinburgh Fringe Festival) The Choir of Man (Norwegian Cruise Line, Arts Centre Melbourne, Arts Theatre West End), We Will Rock You (Royal Caribbean International), Dick Whittington (Above the Stag Theatre), Shrek the Musical (Yvonne Arnaud Theatre), (Old Joint Stock Theatre, Birmingham): Avenue Q, Little Shop of Horrors, Miracle on 34th Street, The Full Monty, Ushers the Musical. Concert Credits include: Josh Groban: ‘Stages’ World Tour, Russel Watson: Live (London Palladium), A Little bit of Lerner (Royal Festival Hall, BBC Radio 3). Workshops include: The Most Hated Family in America: The Musical. Bradley is thrilled to be making his US debut with The Choir of Man! @brad_walwyn

TRISTAN WHINCUP (ROMANTIC) Training: Arts Ed. Theatre credits include: Romantic in The Choir of Man (Norwegian Cruise Line/ Shanghai); Alternate Danny Osmond/Cover Jay Osmond in The Osmonds:

A New Musical (UK Tour). TV credits include: Sister Boniface Mysteries (BBC); Teen Spirit (Bleecker Street). @tristan_whincup

ANDREW KAY (Creator & Producer) Andrew Kay is an Australian producer who has been producing and presenting shows for the last 45 years. His large and varied portfolio of shows includes the current world tour of the phenomenally successful children’s production Bluey’s Big Play. Together with his friend and co-producer Nic Doodson, he created The Choir of Man. He can’t dedicate tonight’s performane to his cat– he doesn’t have one.

NIC DOODSON (Creator, Producer & Director) Nic has been at the forefront of global singing for the past 20 years as a performer, director, competition judge and producer. As a performer, he founded The Magnets and took the group from amateur student beginnings to one of the most successful a cappella groups in the world, securing a major record deal with EMI and releasing three albums. In 2015 Nic created Gobsmacked!, an a cappella stage show that debuted at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and toured to Hong Kong, London’s Southbank plus a 132 date North American: that took in performances in Chicago, Washington D.C, Dallas, Toronto among many others. In 2017 Nic co-created and directed The Choir of Man. The show and has now toured extensively throughout Australia, Europe and the United States and is also resident on two ships with Norwegian Cruise Line. Like the rest of the world the show closed its doors in March 2020, but was the first post-pandemic international show to play at the Sydney Opera House in January 2021 and the first touring show to open in North America in June 2021. In 2019 Nic created, directed and co-produced Noise Boys, a tap dancing, rapping, singing show that played to fivestar reviews at the Edinburgh Festival; in 2022 Noise Boys opened as a resident show on the new Norwegian Cruise Line ship, the Prima. As a producer and director Nic has created and managed shows at festivals throughout Europe, Australia, and New Zealand including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the Auckland Arts Festival, Perth International Festival, Adelaide Fringe Festival, Glastonbury, Isle of Wight Festival, the Cayman Islands Festival, Harare International Festival, Henley Festival, and the Holders Season in Barbados.

JACK BLUME (Music Supervisor, Arranger & Orchestrator) Jack Blume is a Composer and Musical Supervisor working across Film, TV and Theatre. He is the Composer, Orchestrator and Vocal Arranger of Olivier-nominated West End production The Choir of Man, as well as globally touring stage shows Noise Boys and Gobsmacked!, which have performed multiple seasons at world renowned venues including the Sydney Opera House and the Kennedy Center. The Choir of Man has residencies in London and Chicago, and can also be seen on board two Norwegian Cruise Lines ships. Film & TV Credits include arranging and vocal directing music for BBC1 and Channel 4 primetime TV shows (Pitch Battle, Big Fat Quiz of

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Everything), scoring and orchestrating original music for feature films (Snap Shot, The Bad Education Movie), TV/Streaming (Pitch Battle, Emily Time! The Dazzle & Fizz Club) and orchestrating music for theme park rides (The Lost World and Rudolph’s Adventure at Paultons Park). Jack is currently developing new musical theatre productions and TV treatments through his production company Big And Brave Ltd. As a record producer, Jack produced and mixed the Baileys 2023 Christmas commercial starring Hannah Waddingham, as well as the six-track holiday EP “Christmas with The Choir of Man”, from his London studio. He also produced The Choir of Man’s 2018 Original Cast Recording which has since sold tens of thousands of physical and digital copies around the world. @jackblume jackblume.co.uk

FREDDIE HUDDLESTON (Choreographer & Movement Director) His training started at Peterborough Regional College and then on to Tiffany Theatre College in Essex. Since graduating in 2012 Freddie has performed on stage and screen with credits including West End Heroes (Dominion Theatre); 42nd Street Charity Gala (London Palladium); Back to Broadway (UK Tour); Let’s Dance (BBC); Lip Sync Battle (Channel 5); Children in Need for Eastenders (BBC); Got to Dance (Sky 1). As an associate choreographer Freddie has worked on The Producers (International Tour); Side Show (Southwark Playhouse); Thoroughly Modern Millie (Landor Theatre); The MGM Story (Upstairs at the Gatehouse); Jerry’s Girls (St. James Theatre). Choreography and Movement Director credits include West End Bares (Novello Theatre); Back to Broadway (UK Tour); The Choir of Man (Norwegian Cruise Lines / Sydney Opera House / US Tour / Edinburgh Fringe / Adelaide Fringe /European Tour / West End Live). As an educator Freddie has guest taught and choreographed for Arts Ed, Guildford School of Acting, London Studio Centre, Urdang Academy, Chichester University, Tiffany Theatre College, D&B Performing Arts and Masters Performing Arts. He would like to thank his amazing parents, wife, family and friends for all their continued love and support.

BEN NORRIS (Monologues Writer) Ben Norris is a poet, playwright, filmmaker and actor from Nottingham, UK. He is twice a national poetry slam champion, performing his work widely, from Glastonbury to the Proms at the Royal Albert Hall, as well as across BBC Radio. He has published two pamphlets of poetry. As a theatre-maker, his debut solo show, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Family, won the 2015 IdeasTap Underbelly Award at the Edinburgh Fringe before touring the UK and Australia, and his first short film, commissioned by Channel 4, was nominated for a Royal Television Society Award. His second short, co-funded by the BBC and BFI, enjoyed an international film festival run and his third, and first as writer-director, is currently on the festival circuit, premiering at London Film Festival in Autumn 2025. His debut play, Autopilot, was named as one of the Best

Shows of the Year in 2022 by The Stage and has been translated into Italian. Ben wrote and originated the role of The Poet in The Choir of Man, starring in its Olivier-nominated West End run. He also voices Ben Archer in The Archers on BBC Radio 4 and Rogier in Elden Ring. He is an associate artist at Lincoln Arts Centre, a former writer-in-residence at Theatr Clwyd and Nottinghamshire Libraries, and a former Creative Associate at Nottingham Playhouse. He is currently writing an original musical and a new solo show. He enjoys running and eating.

OLI TOWNSEND (Scenic Designer) Oli’s set and costume designs include; The Caucasian Chalk Circle (Rose Theatre), Cinderella, The Awesome Truth (Polka), Old Bridge (Papatango), Macbeth (Manchester Royal Exchange), Cosi Fan Tutti, Pelleas et Mellisande, Werther, and The Tales of Hoffmann (English Touring Opera), The Caretaker (Bristol Old Vic), Grounded, The Christians, and Wittenberg (Gate Theatre), The Choir of Man (West End & Worldwide Tour), Oh Mother, The Darkest Corners, Two Man Show (RashDash), We Want You To Watch (National Theatre/RashDash), Islands, Incognito (The Bush Theatre), The Art of Dying (Royal Court), The Measures Taken (Alexander Whitley Dance), L’Elisir D’Amore, Rodelinda (Scottish Opera), The Gamblers, Dead To Me, Gods are Fallen and All Safety Gone (Greyscale), The Coronation of Poppea, Macbeth (Blackheath Halls Opera), and Blood Wedding (Royal and Derngate). Between 2013 & 2016, Oli designed the sets for the Lyric Hammersmith panto each Christmas. Costume credits include: Wozzeck (English National Opera); The Lighthouse (ROH Linbury); Big Maggie (Druid) and In Wonderland, a film by Iona Firouzabadi. He had also provided art direction for branded content with Jungle Creations & Seldom Differ. In 2018, Oli cycled from Bristol to Bangkok, working on In Tandem Stories in partnership with the nonprofit kindness.org. He has writtenabout the experiences for The Guardian, Lonely Planet, and WildBounds.

VERITY SADLER (Costume & Co-Scenic Designer) Verity Sadler has been working on The Choir of Man since 2017. Previously, Verity worked as Designer for Noise Boys (Edinburgh Festival/NCL Prima) and with Little Bulb Theatre on Extravaganza Macabre, and When Autumn turns to Winter and Antarctica She has been Design Associate to Bunny Christie since 2012 on Guys & Dolls (Bridge Theatre), Tammy Faye (Almeida), Best of Enemies (Young Vic), Tony and Olivier Award winning Company (West End/ Broadway), Ink (Sonia Friedman Productions and the Almeida) and People, Places and Things (National Theatre/Headlong/UK Tour). Work as Costume Supervisor includes Red Riding (Stratford East) The Last Ship (UK & US Tour); Space Shed for Unlimited Poppea (Trinity Laban); Missing for Gecko; Stowaway for Analogue; Holes (Jamie Hendry Productions); One Million and Burntwater (Tangled Feet). She is a Design Assistant to Bunny Christie and Rhys Jarman on various productions. TV/film includes: CBeebies

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Hansel & Gretel, Thumbelina, The Snow Queen, The Nutcracker, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, A Christmas Carol, Macbeth, Blitz, Hamlet and Mr Nice.

RICHARD DINNEN (Lighting Designer) Richard Dinnen is a Director of Option 2 Design & Management. A technical theatre and events design and management company based in Melbourne Australia. Richard Dinnen’s work in technical design and production management spans 30 years for companies based in Australia and the UK. He works regularly with Andrew Kay and Associates, most recently as Technical Director for two large scale touring video immersive experiences - Monet in Paris and the Van Gogh Alive Experience. Richard is also Technical Director and Lighting Designer for Bluey’s Big Play, The Choir of Man (national and international tours), Noise Boys (international premiere), The Songkeepers, Trainspotting (Australian Tour 2017), Operation Ouch – Live on Stage and Nigel Kennedy Australian tour 2017. Richard has also worked as production manager for Arena Theatre Company, Playbox Theatre Company, Kay and Maclean Productions, ICA, Chunky Move, Lucy Guerin Inc, Chambermade Opera and Malthouse Theatre. He has worked extensively in large scale outdoor events including the M2006 Commonwealth Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies – River, Australian Technical Director for Stade De France’s Ben Hur Stadium Spectacular, AAMI Park Stadium Opening and the 2015 Pacific Games in Papua New Guinea. Alongside his production work, Richard regularly undertakes lighting designs for theatre and spectacle, designs include Spook (Malthouse Theatre), Game Girl (Arena), Outlookers (Arena), Charitable Intent (Melbourne Festival), Lust (Colour Clinic UK), Salt Creek Murders (Mainstreet Theatre Company), Awave and Waves (Speak Percussion), Multimodal (Lee Serle), and ANICCA (Mathias Schack-Arnott). His technical design and direction work spans festivals, theatre and interactive installations including Screen Worlds (ACMI), Queensland Biennial Festival of Music 2001-03, Mona Foma Festival 2011-13, and Dark Mofo 2013. He has worked with major festivals including Sydney Festival, Melbourne Festival, Out of the Box, Hong Kong and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals. Richard has toured nationally and internationally with Andrew Kay & Associates, Playbox Theatre Company, Kay and Maclean Productions, Queensland Theatre Company, ICA, Chunky Move and Lucy Guerin Inc.

STEN SEVERSON (Sound Designer) Sten’s sound designs have been heard in theaters across the US and in London’s West End. As a partner in Acme Sound Partners he designed Broadway shows and U.S. tours including Hair, In the Heights, The Motherf**ker with the Hat, Merchant of Venice, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and Avenue Q. Other New York credits include seven seasons at the New York Shakespeare Festival’s Delacorte theatre, The Total Bent and Venice at the Public Theatre. U.S. Regional credits include Fallaci at the Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Family Album at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, No Place

to Go at Two River Theatre, Moon for the Misbegotten at Great Lakes Theatre Festival, and six seasons on the Lowell Davies Festival theatre at San Diego’s Old Globe. As the Sound Director at The Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis he designed various productions including Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Last Stop on Market Street, Matilda the Musical, The Sneetches, and Akeelah and the Bee, which transferred to Washington D.C.’s Arena Stage. Sten currently consults on audio and video systems for theaters and other gathering spaces with the firm Schuler Shook. www.schulershook.com

TOM BRANDON (Associate Director) Tom Brandon’s dynamic career spans the West End, international tours and major cruise-line entertainment. A fluent Irish speaker from Rostrevor, Ireland, he trained at Trinity Laban and the Royal Academy of Music in London. He was an original cast member The Choir of Man in London and now serves as Associate Director of its productions worldwide, directing productions in Melbourne, Tampa & in London’s West End — bringing his deep understanding of the show’s heart, humour and musical energy to the production. Tom has also toured globally with the acclaimed Celtic ensembles The Shamrock Tenors & Rhythm of the Dance, appeared with London’s a cappella group The Magnets, and held leadership roles in cruise-line entertainment as Vocal Director for Celebrity Cruise Lines and Install Director for Norwegian Cruise Line. Tom is thrilled to bring this exuberant production of The Choir of Man back to the USA!

PRODUCTION STAFF

Company Manager..................Ming-Shiuan Mayson Pu

Touring Production Manager / Head Carpenter.......Emma Vize

Stage Manager......................................Sarah Nagengast

Head of Lighting / Lighting No.1..........Piper Kirchhofer

Head of Sound / Sound No.1.................Kieran Niemand

Sound No. 2 / Backline Technician..............Dylan Franz

Technical Swing...................................Gianni Carcagno

Production Electrician..........................Simon Robinson

Production Sound Engineer......................Forrest Gregor

Production Management.......................................JBPM

Jack Boissieux, Emma Vize, Ida Pontoppidan

Communications/Design...SoloShoe Communications, LLC

Craig Boleman, Sam Bullington

Casting ..................................................Debbie O’Brien

Bookkeeping...........................................Marcie Roman

Merchandise........................................The Araca Group

JANUARY 22 | 7:30 PM

Opus 3 Artists and Askonas Holt

PRESENT

Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770 – 1827)

Felix Mendelssohn (1809 - 1847)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 – 1791)

Emmanuel Villaume, Conductor with Andrew von Oeyen, Piano

Blake Pouliot, Violin

Coriolan Overture, Op. 62

Antonín Dvořák (1841 - 1904)

Piano Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 25

I. Molto allegro con fuoco

II. Andante

III. Presto—Molto allegro e vivace

Andrew von Oeyen, piano

—INTERMISSION—

Violin Concerto No. 3 in G major, K. 216

I. Allegro

II. Adagio

III. Rondo: Allegro

Blake Pouliot, violin

Symphony No. 8 in G major, Op. 88

I. Allegro con brio

II. Adagio

III. Allegretto grazioso

IV. Allegro ma non troppo

ANDREW VON OEYEN

Acclaimed internationally for his insightful, elegant artistry and brilliant technique, ANDREW VON OEYEN has established himself as one of the most captivating pianists of his generation.

Since his debut at age 16 with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Esa-Pekka Salonen, Mr. von Oeyen has presented a wide range of concerto and solo repertoire at leading venues worldwide. He has appeared as a soloist in the United States with esteemed ensembles such as the Philadelphia Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony, National Symphony Orchestra, Detroit Symphony, Dallas Symphony, Atlanta Symphony, St. Louis Symphony, Seattle Symphony, Cincinnati Symphony, Ravinia Festival Orchestra, Grant Park Orchestra, and Spoleto Festival USA Orchestra. Internationally, he has performed with the Mariinsky Orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Berlin Symphony, Prague Philharmonia, Tokyo Metropolitan Orchestra, New Japan Philharmonic, Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Orchestre Symphonique de Marseille, Bilbao Symphony, Geneva Chamber Orchestra, Vancouver Symphony, Calgary Philharmonic, Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, Slovenian Philharmonic, and Slovak Philharmonic, among others.

Mr. von Oeyen has given recitals at prestigious venues including London’s Wigmore Hall and Barbican Hall, Lincoln Center in New York, Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., Boston’s Symphony Hall, Royce Hall in Los Angeles, Herbst Theater in San Francisco, Spivey Hall in Atlanta, Tonhalle Zürich, Wiener Konzerthaus, Royal Opera of Versailles, Teatro Olimpico in Rome, Tchaikovsky Hall in Moscow, Philharmonia in St. Petersburg, National Concert Hall in Dublin, Sala São Paulo, Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Hanoi Opera, and every major concert hall in Japan and South Korea. His festival appearances include Aspen, Ravinia, Grant Park, Mainly Mozart, Saratoga, Schubertiade, Spoleto USA, Brevard, Grand Teton, Chautauqua, and the Mariinsky’s ‘Stars of the White Nights.’

Mr. von Oeyen’s 2024-2025 engagements include performances with the Tokyo Metropolitan Orchestra, Kyoto Symphony, Prague Philharmonia, and Poznan Philharmonic, along with other orchestras and solo recitals on both sides of the Atlantic. In 2024, he released his fourth album with Warner Classics, Angels & Demons. His 2023-2024 engagements featured performances with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Prague Philharmonia, Kansai Philharmonic Orchestra, Magdeburg Philharmonic, Grand Rapids Symphony, Phoenix Symphony, Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra, a tour in Taiwan, and recitals throughout North America and Europe. Other recent invitations included appearances with the San Francisco Symphony, Dallas Symphony, Atlanta Symphony, Iceland Symphony, Buenos Aires Philharmonic (Teatro Colón), Kraków Philharmonic, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, a debut in Kuwait City, and a return engagement at the Royal Opera House in Muscat for the Sultan of Oman’s New Year’s Eve Gala.

Mr. von Oeyen has recorded for Warner Classics since 2017. His critically acclaimed solo and concerto albums encompass a repertoire ranging from Bach and Beethoven to Debussy, Gershwin, Ravel, SaintSaëns, Liszt, McDowell, and Messiaen. In 2021, he released his third album for Warner Classics, BachBeethoven, which was selected as an ‘Essential New Release’ by Gramophone magazine and topped streaming charts on various platforms (Apple Music, Spotify, and IDAGIO). His latest album, Angels &

Demons (2024), is a concept album featuring angelic and demonic works by Bach, Liszt, MacDowell, Debussy, Saint-Saëns, Fauré, and Messiaen, and it immediately topped Spotify’s “New Classical Releases” charts within the first week of release. In 2024, he also released Ralph Vaughan Williams’ rarely performed “Fantasia for Piano and Orchestra,” recorded with Martin Yates and the BBC Symphony Orchestra on the Dutton Vocalion label. Notably, the film The Taste of Things, which won the Best Director Award at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023, featured Mr. von Oeyen’s piano transcription and recording of Massenet’s “Méditation” from Thaïs as its only music in the scoreless film. Prior to joining Warner Classics, Mr. von Oeyen recorded recital albums of Liszt, Debussy, and Stravinsky for the Delos label. He has reached broad audiences through televised performances, including PBS’ *A Capitol Fourth*, America’s largest live concert telecast to millions around the globe from the U.S. Capitol.

Mr. von Oeyen, of German and Dutch origin, was born in the U.S. He began his piano studies at age five and made his solo orchestral debut at age ten. An alumnus of Columbia University and a graduate of The Juilliard School, his principal teachers included Herbert Stessin and Jerome Lowenthal, and he also studied with Alfred Brendel and Leon Fleisher. He won the prestigious Gilmore Young Artist Award in 1999 and took First Prize in the Léni Fé Bland Foundation National Piano Competition in 2001. Mr. von Oeyen currently resides in Los Angeles and Paris, holding both U.S. and French nationality.

BLAKE POULIOT

Described as “immaculate, at once refined and impassioned,” (ArtsAtlanta) violinist Blake Pouliot (pool-YACHT) has anchored himself among the ranks of classical phenoms. A tenacious young artist with a passion that enraptures his audience in every performance, Pouliot has established himself as “one of those special talents that comes along once in a lifetime” (Toronto Star).

As a soloist, Blake’s 2025-26 concerto highlights include a return to National Ars Centre Orchestra to open their season with Music Director Alexander Shelley, performing Shostakovich Violin Concerto No. 1. He will make debuts with the Illinois Symphony, performing Rózsa’s Violin Concerto with Music Director Taichi Fukumura, and with Columbus Symphony, performing the Korngold Violin Concerto with Josep Vicent. Additional concerto appearances include Rochester Philharmonic, as well as a tour with the Prague Philharmonia in Spain and the U.S., culminating with a performance at Carnegie Hall, marking Blake’s Stern Auditorium debut. He continues to expand his presence abroad, performing with the Enescu Philharmonic in Romania and with Symphony Nova Scotia. Recital appearances this season include Newport Classical, Vancouver Chamber Music Society, Artist Series of Sarasota, and Portland Ovations with his long-time collaborator and pianist, Henry Kramer. As a chamber musician, Blake will perform at Bay Chamber Concerts, Spoleto, Cleveland Chamberfest, SummerFest in La Jolla, and Moab Music Festival.

Blake’s 2024/25 season included debuts with the LA Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl, San Diego Symphony, as well as the Houston Symphony, Grand Rapids Symphony, Rhode Island Philharmonic, and the San Antonio Symphony. In Europe, Blake performed with the London Philharmonic and Alevtina Ioffe, Chamber Orchestra of Europe with conductor Mattias Pintscher and cellist Alisa Weilerstein, KYMI Sinfonietta and Orchestre National des Pays de la Loire. Recital performance highlights from last season

included debuts at Carnegie Hall and La Jolla Music Society.

During his time as Soloist-in-Residence of Orchestre Métropolitain in 2020/21, Pouliot and Yannick NézetSéguin performed Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5 and Piazzolla’s The Four Seasons which led to Pouliot’s 2022 debut with the Philadelphia Orchestra at the Kimmel Center, performing John Corigliano’s The Red Violin (Chaconne for Violin and Orchestra) with Nézet-Séguin. Highlights elsewhere include Beethoven’s Triple Concerto with Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal in 2022/23, with Angela Hewitt and Bryan Cheng, as well as performances of the Paganini, Mendelssohn, Saint-Saëns concerti and Bruch’s Scottish Fantasy in subscription series across North America.

Pouliot released his debut album of 20th century French music on Analekta Records in 2019. Featuring Ravel’s Tzigane and Violin Sonata in G, Debussy’s Violin Sonata in G minor and Beau Soir, the recording received critical acclaim including a five-star rating from BBC Music Magazine and a 2019 Juno Award nomination for Best Classical Album.

Since his orchestral debut at age 11, Pouliot has performed with the orchestras of Aspen, Atlanta, Detroit, Dallas, Madison, Montreal, Toronto, San Francisco, and Seattle, among many others. Internationally, he has performed as soloist with the Sofia Philharmonic in Bulgaria, Orchestras of the Americas on its South American tour, and was the featured soloist for the first ever joint tour of the European Union Youth Orchestra and National Youth Orchestra of Canada. He has collaborated with many musical luminaries including conductors Sir Neville Marriner, Pablo Heras-Casado, David Danzmayr, JoAnn Falletta, Sascha Goetzel, Marcelo Lehninger, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Matthias Pintscher, Alexander Shelley, and Thomas Søndergård

Pouliot has been featured twice on Rob Kapilow’s What Makes it Great? series and has been NPR’s Performance Today Artist-in-Residence in Minnesota (2017/18), Hawaii (2018/19), and across Europe (2021/22). Prior to that, he won the Grand Prize at the 2016 Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal Manulife Competition and was named First Laureate of both the 2018 and 2015 Canada Council for the Arts Musical Instrument Bank.

Pouliot performs on the 1729 Guarneri del Gesù on generous loan from an anonymous donor.

FEBRUARY 10 | 7:30 PM

RIVERDANCE 30 – THE NEW GENERATION Starring

Principal Dancers: KIERAN BRYANT, WILL BRYANT, OLIVIA NACHITGAL, MAIREAD TRAINOR.

THE RIVERDANCE IRISH DANCE TROUPE, MUSICIANS AND SINGERS AND FEATURED INTERNATIONAL SOLOISTS.

Costume Designer JOAN BERGIN

Set Designer ALAN FARQUHARSON

Motion Graphics COSMO AV

Poetry Written by THEO DORGAN

Executive Producer/Associate Director PADRAIC MOYLES

Sound Designer MICHAEL O’GORMAN

Orchestrations by NICK INGMAN and BILL WHELAN

Director JOHN McCOLGAN

CAST

Lead Designer PETER CANNING

Lighting Designer ANDREW VOLLER

Composer BILL WHELAN

Producer MAYA DOHERTY

Press Representative POLK & CO

The Riverdance Irish Dance Troupe

Lucy Cregoe Brian Culligan Brianna Doran Aiden Dwyer

Francis Fallon Sam Felling Joe Harrison Aidan Hurff

Ronan Kelly Ella Morley Kellie Morris Jack Porter Cian Porter

Tara Rochester Dylan Schloss Noel Spillane Abbie Walshe Elyse Watson

The Riverdance Band

Drums / Percussion / Bodhrán/ Musical Director Guy Rickarby

Uilleann Pipes / Low Whistle

Cathal Croke

Riverdance Singers & Drummers

Members of the Company

Saxophone Emma McPhilemy

Riverdance Flamenco Soloist Rocio Dusmet Orellana

Riverdance Dervish Dance Troupe

Fiddle

Haley Richardson

Poetry Narrated by John Kavanagh

Victor Durbala Christine Lesnikova Elena Macovei Illia Pozdnyakov

Riverdance Tappers

Dharmesh Patel Kenard Williams

ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL IRISH DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL FLATLEY

ORGINAL CHOREOGRAPHY BY MAVIS ASCOTT, JEAN BUTLER, JOHN CAREY, BRENDAN DE GALLAI, COLIN DUNNE, CAROL LEAVY JOYCE, EILEEN MARTIN, PAULA NICCIONNATH, MARIA PAGES, TARIK WINSTON

ACT ONE

REEL AROUND THE SUN

The Riverdance Male Irish Dance Principal & Troupe

Original Choreography: Michael Flatley

THE HEART’S CRY

The Riverdance Singers

THE COUNTESS CATHLEEN

The Riverdance Female Irish Dance Principal, Troupe and Folk Dance Troupe

Original Choreography: Jean Butler, Moscow Folk Ballet Company

CAOINEADH CHÚ CHULAINN (LAMENT)

The Riverdance Irish Piper

THUNDERSTORM

The Riverdance Male Irish Dance Principal & Troupe

Original Choreography: Michael Flatley

FIREDANCE

Flamenco Soloist and the Riverdance Male Irish Dance Troupe

Original Choreography: Maria Pagés, Colin Dunne

SHIVNA

The Folk Dance Troupe and the Riverdance Singers

Original Choreography: Mavis Ascott, Michael Flatley (Irish Dance Step Choreography), Jean Butler (Female Solo Choreography)

ACT TWO

AMERICAN WAKE

The Irish Dance Troupe

Original Choreography: Michael Flatley, Paula Nic Cionnath (Set Dance Consultant)

LIFT THE WINGS

The Riverdance Singers

TRADING TAPS

The Riverdance Male Irish Dance Principal & Male Troupe and the American Tappers

Original Choreography: Colin Dunne, Tarik Winston

MACEDONIAN MORNING /THE DERVISH

The Riverdance Musicians & the Folk Dance Troupe

Original Choreography: Moscow Folk Ballet Company restaged by Svetlana Malinina

RITMOS DEL CORAZON/ ANDALUCÍA

The Flamenco Soloist, the Riverdance Male Irish Dance Principal, the Riverdance Drummer

Original Choreography: Colin Dunne, Maria Pagés

ANNA LIVIA

The Riverdance Female Irish Dance Principal & Troupe

Original Choreography: John Carey. Additional text adapted from James Joyce’s Finnegans Wake by Bill Whelan

SLOW AIR & TUNES

The Riverdance Musicians & the Flamenco Soloist.

HOME AND THE HEARTLAND/ HEARTLAND

The Riverdance Irish Dance Principals and Troupe and the Riverdance Singers

Original Choreography: Michael Flatley, Colin Dunne, Jean Butler

FINALE

The Company

At certain performances, alternative principal perfor mers will dance the principal roles. Cast and content may be subject to change without prior notice.

Story by Bill Whelan, Moya Doherty and John McColgan. Music and Lyrics by Bill Whelan. Original Principal Irish Dance Choreography: Michael Flatley

RIVERDANCE CAST & BAND

THE RIVERDANCE IRISH DANCE TROUPE

The Riverdance Irish Dance Troupe are world-class Irish dancers. They hail mostly from Ireland, Northern Ireland, Great Britain, the United States, Canada and Australia. Between them the dancers can boast of hundreds of championships won in Ireland and abroad. Most started dancing at a young age at local dance schools and progressed to world championship level before being chosen to perform in Riverdance. The dancers would have known and competed against each other at various competitions, including the World Championships. Riverdance has given them the opportunity to perform together in a noncompetitive way. The grace and eloquence of their soft-shoe dance and the power and precision of their hard-shoe routines clearly display the endless hours of practice and their dedication to the art of Irish Dance

THE RIVERDANCE PRINCIPAL DANCERS

FEMALE LEAD DANCERS

OLIVIA NACHTIGAL

Olivia from Western Canada began dancing at the age of 4 years old. She danced competitively for the Mattierin School of Irish dance in Edmonton and won many competitive titles, including placing top 5 at the World championships. She attended the Riverdance Summer School in Dublin in 2019 and her dream came true when she was asked to join the 25th Anniversary Show in 2020. She has since toured North America, Europe, UK, and China, as well as countless other countries. She is incredibly grateful to Riverdance and is looking forward to continuing her journey in the show.

MAIREAD TRAINOR

Mairead from London began dancing at the age of two for the Trainor School of Irish Dance - run by her mother, aunt and cousin. Throughout her competitive career she won all major titles including the World Championships in 2019. She is a qualified personal trainer and has a passion for helping & training dancers. Mairead joined Riverdance in 2018 through their summer school programme and has since toured worldwide including the UK, Ireland, Germany, Netherlands, North America, Australia, Dubai, China & Japan. Mairead made her debut as principal dancer with Riverdance in 2022 at the Wang Theatre in Boston - another dream of hers come true! In 2025 Mairead became a Dance Captain which was a true honour and accomplishment. Mairead would like to thank her teachers, family and friends for helping her get to where she is today and fulfilling her dream of performing in Riverdance.

MALE LEAD DANCERS

KIERAN BRYANT

Born and raised in Sydney Australia, Kieran’s dancing career began at the age of four. He studied Irish, classical ballet, contemporary, jazz, tap and musical theatre. Travelling extensively around the world to compete, Kieran won various titles at a state, national and international level alongside his brother and sister. Kieran is also an accomplished musician & actor. He has appeared in films, television and on stage performing lead roles in musical theatre productions. After attending the Riverdance Summer School in 2016 and touring worldwide with the company, Kieran made his lead debut in the summer of 2022.In 2024 Kieran fulfilled his lifelong dream, performing lead in front of family and friends in his hometown Sydney. He looks forward to continuing to share his passion for music and dance with audiences across the globe.

WILL BRYANT

Will is an accomplished stage, film and commercial dance artist. Having trained in various styles of dance including ballet, contemporary, jazz, musical theatre and tap, Will felt a deep connection with the culture, musicality, and precision of Irish dance. Born in Australia, he grew up travelling the globe competing in Irish dance, winning State and National titles. Will has performed alongside notable figures including The Wiggles, and appeared on the ABC TV hit: Dance Academy, as well as various films. Will toured with Celtic Illusion and Heartbeat of Home prior to joining Riverdance in 2013. He subsequently landed the Principal role in 2016, a highlight of which was performing lead at Radio City Music Hall in 2025. Having toured over 24 different countries so far, Will is delighted to continue doing what he loves, showcasing his craft, and collaborating with other artists who share his passion.

THE RIVERDANCE BAND

GUY RICKARBY

Drums, Percussion, Bodhrán and Musical Director

Guy Rickarby has performed and recorded with Van Morrison, Roger Daltrey, The Devlins, Juliet Turner and Eleanor McEvoy. Since debuting with Riverdance in 2007 he has toured with the show over six continents and is featured in the DVD “Riverdance- Live in Beijing”. He has been a member of the house bands for many TV music series including “The Voice (Of Ireland)”, “Fame the Musical”, “You’re A Star”, “The Irish Tenors and Friends” and the 2016 RTE show “Centenary”. He often works with the RTE Concert Orchestra and with them he has performed with Kurt Elling, Jon Lord (of Deep Purple), Sharon Corr, Imelda May, Vince Mendoza and many others. Guy has also worked with the RTE NSO, the Ulster Orchestra, Sharon Shannon, Duke Special, Gavin Friday, Brian Kennedy, The Chieftains and Celtic Woman..

CATHAL CROKE

Uilleann Pipes and Whistles

Dublin born uilleann piper Cathal Croke, a Senior All Ireland Champion and Honours Graduate in Music from the University of Limerick, has performed at festivals and toured with productions in numerous countries spanning five continents. He has played for two Presidents of Ireland, was recorded by RTÉ, has shared the stage with Ralph McTell and was recorded in the Hollywood production, ‘There You’ll Find Me’ starring actors Vanessa Redgrave and Patrick Bergin, music scored by Timothy Williams. Touring with Heartbeat of Home from 2018, Cathal has performed in the London Palladium and later in 2019 in the West End run in the Piccadilly Theatre. LondonTheatreDirect - “Special mention to Cathal Croke for a particularly haunting solo on the uilleann pipes”. More recently, he was appointed as the Musical Director of a new Irish music and dance show. He debuted with Riverdance in the Gaiety Theatre Dublin in 2019 and has toured internationally with the show.

EMMA MCPHILEMY

Saxophone

Emma McPhilemy is a touring saxophonist known for her distinctive, versatile sound. Drawing inspiration from a wide range of musical styles, she performs across an exceptionally diverse set of genres. She is endorsed by Selmer Paris

and Vandoren UK. As an educator, Emma has appeared as a guest at the Palmela International Saxophone Festival and has led masterclasses for postgraduate and undergraduate students at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, the Royal Northern College of Music, and other established UK institutions. She has also delivered classes at Berklee (USA) and the University of British Columbia (Canada). Emma was recently the Associate Saxophone Examiner at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, where she was also a visiting tutor.Recent performance highlights include her debut concerto appearance with the BBC Philharmonic, international touring as Musical Director and saxophone soloist in Bill Whelan’s Riverdance, an Australian tour with her latest album repertoire, and debut concerto performances in Portugal and Italy. Upcoming projects include a concerto recording for the internationally renowned label Chandos Records, featuring a new work by UK composer Andy Scott. She will also return to the USA for further touring and teaching engagements.

HALEY RICHARDSON Fiddle

Haley Richardson is a virtuosic musician who has garnered many prestigious awards, including multiple championships at the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann (All Ireland Championships), numerous Mid-Atlantic Championships, and the coveted Fiddler of Dooney awards (2015 and 2018). She brings a rare dynamism and energy to her music, informed by thorough knowledge of the form, mastery of her instrument, and trailblazing, show-stopping technique and emotion evident in every note. Haley’s most recent album, When the Wind Blows High and Clear, with Quinn Bachand, was nominated for 2020 Ensemble of the Year by the Canadian Folk Music Awards. Haley appeared in the cinema release of Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show at the 3Arena, Dublin, and was invited by Bill Whelan, to record on the Riverdance 25th Anniversary Album. www.HaleyRichardsonMusic.com @ haleyrichardson.music

THE RIVERDANCE DERVISH ENSEMBLE

The Riverdance Folk Dance Ensemble combines elegance and grace with verve, dynamism and joyous physicality. The company’s dancers come from a diverse mix of cultural backgrounds and from many different countries throughout Eastern Europe. What they have in common is a dedication to dance and many years of training and performance in pursuit of perfection in their chosen art. Working as individual performers, they have come together for Riverdance, where they will share their individual talents and fuse the many elements that have gone into the development of their own unique style of dance

THE RIVERDANCE FLAMENCO SOLOIST

ROCIO DUSMET ORELLANA

THE RIVERDANCE TAPPERS

DHARMESH PATEL

Dharmesh started dancing at the age of seven and graduated from Bird College of Performing Arts in London 2007. He has danced and assisted with choreography in various shows all over the world. He is disciplined in many forms of dance ranging from Classical to Hip/ Hop working in various Opera’s at the English National Opera and The Royal Opera House. He’s also a member of “Plague”, World Hip Hop International Champions 2005 and 2011 in Las Vegas. He currently still dances Hip Hop, Contemporary, Popping and Locking at Corporate Events and TV Shows including “Strictly Come Dancing” on BBC1 & Sky 1’s “Got to Dance” as a live semi-finalist. He has performed and assisted with choreography for Cirque Du Soleil and in London West End’s Opening run of “Bodyguard the Musical.” Recent performances include playing the Male Lead in “Tap Factory”. Dharmesh has performed The American Tap Dancer role in Riverdance for the 20th, 25th and now the 30th Anniversary tours.

KENARD WILLIAMS

Kenard Williams from Henderson, North Carolina, USA has danced all dance styles since the age of five. He joined the North Carolina Tap Ensemble (NCYTE) at the age of 10 and danced with them until his senior year of high school. He was an American Tap Company member in 2018-2019, attending the 2018 World Tap Championships as a part of Team USA. After his time with ATC, he went to college at East Carolina University graduating with honors with a BFA in Dance Performance and Choreography. He studied in Africa as part of his degree to teach dance. After college he moved to Boston, MA. Since 2022, Kenard has become an American Tap Company coach and a guest choreographer at Nancy Chippendale’s Dance Studios. Kenard has toured with Riverdance on the 2023 European Tour, 2024 China Tour and the 2025 UK tour.

CHRIS BATSTONE AND JOEL BRANDWINE

Production Management

Chris and Joel have been with Riverdance for 5 years, since the re-imagining of the tour on the 25th Anniversary. Primarily overseeing the Riverdance North American Tour, Chris and Joel have worked on many shows, including King Kong (Broadway), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Tour), Jersey Boys, Legally Blonde, The Karate Kid Musical and Queen of Versailles. When not working with Riverdance, Joel is the Assistant Professor of Technical Production at Boston University.

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Directors........................Moya Doherty, John McColgan, David Orr

BILL WHELAN

Composer

Bill Whelan has composed music for theatre, film and orchestra. His 1997 Grammy Award winning music Riverdance continues to be performed around the world. To coincide with the 25th anniversary tour, Bill completed a new studio recording of the music from Riverdance, released by Decca/ Universal Records, featuring many of the young musicians who play the music live with the show. He also composed a new score for the feature film, Riverdance: The Animated Adventure. His orchestral works include: The Seville Suite, Spirit Of Mayo, The Connemara Suite and Linen & Lace. His musical settings of the literary works of Irish writers include the poetry of WB Yeats, Paul Muldoon, Derek Mahon, Tom McIntyre, Frank McGuinness and Paul Durcan. His music for film includes scores for Dancing At Lughansa starring Meryl Streep, Some Mother’s Son featuring Helen Mirren and Lamb with Liam Neeson. As a producer in the studio, he has worked with U2, Van Morrison, Kate Bush, Richard Harris, The Dubliners, Planxty, Andy Irvine, Davy Spillane and Bulgarian/Irish band, East Wind. In 2022, his memoir The Road to Riverdance was published, described by Gabriel Byrne as “a fascinating and revealing book about the man and his music”. Bill continues his compositional work, recently completing Stolen Hearts, a work for traditional musicians and symphony orchestra performed by the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland at the National Concert Hall in 2024. Bill is a Fellow of the Royal College of Music and holds two honorary doctorates. He is an Honorary Freeman of the City of Limerick, where he was born.

MAYA DOHERTY

Producer

Moya Doherty’s career encompasses the creative industries, theatre, radio and television production and presentation, both in Ireland and internationally. She fronted a number of Arts, Features and documentary programmes for Public Service Media. As Executive Producer, Moya developed a number of charity Telethons, the Eurovision Song Contest and the televising of the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics held in Ireland in 2003. Moya was the Commissioning Producer for Riverdance which premiered at the Eurovision Song Contest of 1994. Moya has received numerous awards and accolades over the years, including the Veuve Clicquot Business Woman of the Year, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award and Honorary Doctorates from the University of Ulster, University College Dublin and from the National University of Ireland in recognition of her ongoing commitment and philanthropic contribution to the arts in Ireland.

JOHN MCCOLGAN Director

John McColgan is a multi-award-winning producer and director. He was Head of Entertainment (RTÉ Television), Head of Weekend Entertainment (ITV/ TVAM) and was awarded a Jacob’s Television Award (1980). He played a key role in the evolution of Riverdance from the original seven-minute dance number to the full stage show. He is founding director of Tyrone Productions whose productions include: Quirke (BBC), Beckett on Film (C4), The Hunger (RTE/ARTE), David Brophy’s Choir Series (RTE) and Born to Riverdance (BBC). John served as Chairman of the Abbey Theatre Centenary Committee and directed a critically acclaimed production of Dion Boucicault’s melodrama The Shaughraun. He produced a major theatrical event marking the State visit of Queen Elizabeth II to Ireland (2011). John is the director of Heartbeat of Home which premiered in Dublin (2013), toured in North America and China and played in London’s West End (2019). He holds an Honorary Doctorate of Law from the National University of Ireland. John is an accomplished photographer and is an Ambassador for Trócaire, one of Ireland’s largest development agencies. His recent work includes the documentary This is Palestine and a book of his photography Looking at the Same Moon.

PADRAIC MOYLES

Executive Producer/Associate Director Born in Dublin, Ireland Padraic emigrated to New York when he was nine years old. At the age of twelve he starred as the principal actor in the Off-Broadway production of Grandchild of Kings, directed by Harold Prince. Dancing under the tutelage of Donny Golden, he joined Riverdance in 1997, going on to become Dance Captain and Principal Dancer. He was nominated for an Ovation Award for his leading role in the show. In 2006 he joined the Broadway production of The Pirate Queen as Dance Captain before returning to Riverdance in 2008. He has had the privilege to perform for heads of state and notable individuals from around the world, including Michelle Obama and Queen Elizabeth II. Padraic is also proud to be the Executive Producer/ Director for the international show Heartbeat of Home which has toured China, North America and played in London’s West End. He was Dance Director and a choreographer on Riverdance: The Animated Adventure. Padraic would like to give special thanks to his wife Niamh, his children Juliette-May and Harrison Rhys, his father, brothers and sister for their continued support. He dedicates all his work to his late mother Christine Moyles.

NORTH AMERICAN TOUR STAFF

North American Press Representative....Polk and Co.

North America Marketing...........Jennifer Gallagher, Allied Global Marketing.

Production Management..............Chris Batstone and Joel Brandwine.

Company Manager...........................Jeffrey Mensch

Associate Company Manager.............Shawn Passero

Production Stage Manager ...............Aaron Kennedy

Technical Stage Manager...................Michael Griffin

Irish Dance Captain..........................Mairead Trainor

Dervish Dance Captain...............Christine Lesnikova

Head Carpenter...................................Derek Johnson

Production Electrician.......................Dominic White

Head Electrician/Relighter..................Rose Nuchims

Assistant Electrician/Video Tech.........Katie Twomey

Assistant Electrician.........................Mary Anderson

Advance Electrician..........................Charlie Hickey

Production Sound..............................Kevin McGing

Head Sound/Monitors........................Isaac Sheppard

Assistant Sound/FOH Mixer.............Justin McIntyre

Wardrobe Supervisor.......................Kristen O’Maley

Wardrobe Assistant....................Maerius Jean Porter

Physical Therapy / Massage Therapy..............NEURO

TOUR, Physical Therapy, Inc.

Merchandising.......MAX MERCHANDISING LLC

International Representation.........Second Symphony Ltd

North American Representation..................WME Entertainment LLC

POETRY AND MUSIC

Riverdance Poetry................................Theo Dorgan

Spoken by..........................................John Kavanagh

Music orchestrations.....Nick Ingram & Bill Whelan

Riverdance soundtrack recorded by.....Brian Whelan, Brian Masterson and Andrew Boland

Riverdance soundtrack mixed by.....Brian Masterson

PREVIOUS CREDITS

Senior Executive Producer........Julian Erskine (1995-2020)

Set Design.................Mary Morrow, Robert Ballagh

Lighting Design....Andrew Leonard, Rupert Murray

Lighting Design.....Benjamin Pearcy, John Comiskey

Costumes for Riverdance Eurovision 1994.... Margaret Crosse

Costumes for Riverdance – The Show.......Jen Kelly

Projection.....................Dick Straker, Chris Slingsby

Projection Animation.....................Benjamin Pearcy

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RIVERDANCE DUBLIN PRODUCTION OFFICE

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)....Padraic Moyles

General Manager ........................... Sean O’Brien

Marketing Manager.......Mary Keatley O’Donnell

Marketing Executive.......................Jason O’Neill

Costume Shop Supervisor...............Monica Ennis

Finance Director...............................Ciaran Evans

Financial Accountant.......................Michelle Fox

CREDITS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Associate Costume Designers and Stylists....Padraic Moyles

Transport Sponsorship.........................Aer Lingus

Dance Flooring and Covering......American Harlequin Corporation

Soft Goods.......................iWeiss Theatrical Solutions

Lighting, Video, LED Screen.........................PRG Sound Equipment .............................CLAIR Global Handheld Radios..Protocol Telecommunications Inc

Trucking Provided by....................HenX USA LLC Tour Buses by .............Timi’s Tours Transportation Housing by......................................Road Concierge Drums provided by......................................PEARL Cymbals provided by...................................Zildjian Drumheads provided by ................................Evans Drumsticks provided by...................................Vater Protection provided by........................Racket Cases US Immigration Counsel.............Barst Mukamal & Kleiner LLP

Flamenco Consultant......Yolanda Gonzalez Sobrado Photography............................Deidre Buck, Barbara Corsico, Ewa Figaszewska, Hugo Glendenning, Jack Hartin, Tom Lawlor, Joan Marcus, Rob McDougall, Alana Rennie, Wouter Vellekoop.

THE PRODUCER WOULD LIKE TO GIVE SPECIALACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO:

RTÉ Commercial Enterprises Limited

Paul McGuinness - Principle Management, Liam Miller, Maurice Cassidy, Tmmy Higgins

The Office of Public Works

The National Gallery of Ireland

Elements of the Ardagh Chalice and other artefacts by kind permission of the director of The National Museum of Ireland

The Musicians employed in this production are members of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada.

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

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

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FEATURING SYDNEY JUSTIN

& THE DELFONICS WITH WIL HART

FEBRUARY 28 | 7:30 PM

THE MIRACLES

Founded by Motown legends Smokey Robinson and Claudette Robinson, The Miracles’ music has captivated audiences with its heartfelt lyrics and catchy hooks for more than nearly seven decades. As one of the first black groups to achieve mainstream success, The Miracles paved the way for other Motown artists and left a lasting impact on the music industry. The group have amassed an amazing 26 Top 40 songs, four of which are in the Grammy Hall of Fame. Some of the group’s biggest and most well-known songs include “Shop Around,” “The Tracks of My Tears,” “Tears of a Clown,” “I Second That Emotion,” “Ooh, Baby Baby,” “Mickey’s Monkey,” “Goin’ to A-Go-Go,” and many more.

HISTORY OF THE MIRACLES

The Miracles began in 1956 at Detroit’s Northern High School when childhood friends Bobby Rogers, Smokey Robinson, Claudette Robinson, Ronnie White, and Pete Moore formed a musical group that would become one of the most popular of all time. Signed to Berry Gordy’s legendary Motown Records, “Shop Around” became their first Gold Record and a number one smash on all the charts. The Miracles followed that up with hit after hit for over a decade.

In 1971, Smokey Robinson retired to spend time with his growing family. Billy Griffin replaced him and The Miracles continued their success with renowned producers like Marvin Gaye, Willie Hutch, and Freddie Perren, adding “Do It Baby” and “Love Machine, expanding their influence in pop, R&B, and disco. The Miracles music became part of American culture, featured in movie soundtracks such as “The Big Chill,” “Platoon” and “Donnie Brasco.”

In 1978, upon the departure of Billy Griffin, The Miracles members Pete Moore, Bobby Rogers and Ronnie White chose Sydney Justin as The Miracles new lead vocalist but he had a prior commitment to the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams. After earning a Super Bowl ring and retiring from football in 1985, Sydney signed with the vocal pop group Shalamar and produced and wrote songs for movie soundtracks.

THE MIRACLES TODAY

In 1994, as faith would have it, Bobby Rogers and Claudette Robinson embarked on a quest to secure the future of The Miracles that again led them to Sydney Justin. He joined Bobby Rogers, Pete Moore, Ronnie White and Claudette Robinson, The Miracles for their second wave of success. After the loss of Ronnie White, Claudette Robinson blessed today’s The Miracles lineup to carry on the group’s storied tradition: Sydney Justin, Kerry Justin, Eric Swindell and Diosiq Burne.

The group has performed in its current iteration for more than 30 years. In that time, The Miracles--with lead singer, Sydney Justin--have performed on television (The Today Show, Good Morning America), in Las Vegas (The Rio, Star Dust, the Fremont

Street Experience), at Constitution Hall in Washington DC, and on stages all over the world. In 1998 The Miracles Greatest Hits featuring lead singer Sydney Justin is released. The following year (1999) A Season For Miracles (featuring Sydney Justin) is released. The Miracles continue to record, including a new Greatest Hits album, a live album, and a holiday album CD of Christmas classics, with two original songs.

“The most surprising thing in my career has definitely been the incredible journey of playing in the NFL Super Bowl and then stepping into Smokey Robinson’s shoes in The Miracles,” SYDNEY JUSTIN says. “As an athlete, the transition to music seemed like an impossible shift, yet it felt like fate. Getting to replace someone as iconic as Smokey, who had such a distinct voice and influence, was a huge challenge, but it also opened up a whole new world to me. Balancing both careers was unexpected, but the experiences from both worlds have shaped who I am today.”

“To sing with the legendary group The Miracles with my brother (Sydney) and share the stage with him, it’s the highest level of music,” KERRY JUSTIN adds.

“I look forward with The Miracles having a long-lasting relationship and blessed to be a part of the history and success,” DIOSIQ BURNE, quotes.

“My whole musical journey has been abundantly full of surprising moments, memories and experiences,” ERIC SWINDLE notes.

The Miracles Keep Happening

THE MIRACLES CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

• Recorded 26 Top 40 charted hits

• Two #1 Songs: “Tears of a Clown” and “Love Machine”

• Four songs inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame

• #32 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time

• 1997 recipient of Rhythm & Blues Foundation Pioneer Award

• 2001 Induction into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame

• 2009 received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

• 2011 Induction into the Doo Wop Hall of Fame

• 2012 Induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

• 2014 Induction into the Hit Parade Hall of Fame

• 2015 Induction into the R&B Music Hall of Fame

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Sable McCulley, Security Lead

PRODUCTION

John (J.D.) Davis, Director of Production

Lance Fraker, Technical Director

Dan Gray, Audio Coordinator

Kyle Gray, Head Flyman

John Land, Stage Manager/Steward

Kyle Patton, Lighting Coordinator

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

COVID & Flu Protocols

The safety and well-being of our patrons, staff and artists remains RiverCenter’s top priority. RiverCenter uses enhanced cleaning and disinfecting protocols and encourages healthy practices such as handwashing and masks for those not feeling well.

Box Office & Parking

BOX OFFICE

The box office at RiverCenter, located at the corner of Broadway and Tenth Street, is open Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m – 3 p.m., and two hours before each performance and remains open through intermission. The box office is not open on federal holidays unless there is an event that day.

FREE PARKING

Parking is available in the parking garage directly in front of RiverCenter, 900 Broadway. Parking for those with disabilities is available in front of our main entrance. The garage is managed by the City of Columbus, not RiverCenter.

House Rules

NO BABIES IN ARMS

Everyone attending a ticketed event, including all children regardless of age, must have a ticket.

BACKSTAGE AREAS RESTRICTED

For safety and security and out of respect for performers’ privacy, patrons are not given access to backstage areas before or after performances.

HOUSE OPENING AND LATE ARRIVALS

RiverCenter’s Grand Lobby opens two hours prior to events and seating begins 30 minutes to one hour before curtain. At the discretion of house management and in compliance with artists’ contractual agreements, latecomers will be seated at appropriate intervals during events. Latecomers may be seated near the entry doors out of cour tesy to performers and other patrons.

PROHIBITED EQUIPMENT

Please be courteous and silence cell phones. Photography and recording is prohibited in the theatres.

SMOKE-FREE POLICY

RiverCenter is a smoke-free facility. Smoking is permitted in outdoor areas only. Thank you for your cooperation.

Special Services

ELEVATOR

A patron elevator is located between the entrances to Bill Heard Theatre and Studio Theatre.

WHEELCHAIRS

Wheelchairs are available for patrons needing help getting to or from seating. Ushers will provide assistance.

AUDIO AIDS

RiverCenter patrons can now take advantage of our new and improved assistive listening system available for all performance halls. The new system utilizes FM radio waves and Wi-Fi signals to provide a superior audio experience. Please visit Guest Services to request a device to ensure your ultimate listening experience.

LOST AND FOUND

Found items should be given to an usher for storing with RiverCenter Security. These items are retained by security for 30 days and then donated. Owners may claim lost items by calling 706.256.3630 during regular business hours.

BAR SERVICE

Please visit concessions and order from the many beverage and snack options that we have available. Cups with lids, and twist top plastic bottled items purchased from the bar are permitted inside of the theatre. Outside food and beverages are not permitted in the theatre.

In Case of Emergency

FIRE NOTICE: Exits are indicated by red

“exit” signs. In case of fire or other emergency, please do not run, but walk to the exit nearest to your seat.

EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS: The RiverCenter emergency phone number is 706.256.3630 and is accessible during event hours. Please provide this number and your seat location to your personal contacts or child care providers. If an emergency should happen during an event please locate the nearest usher or security team member.

Rent

a Venue

BILL HEARD THEATRE, STUDIO THEATRE, AND/OR LEGACY HALL: Call 706.256.3607 regarding availability of specific dates on the RiverCenter master calendar.

PATRONS ROOM: The Patrons Room on the mezzanine level may be reserved for private functions by RiverCenter Members and Partners. For information call Jim Rutland at 706.256.3607.

ILLGES PLAZA: Event and green space on 10th St. on North Side of Center may be reserved for special events. Call 706.256.3607.

TICKET INFORMATION

GIFT CERTIFICATES:

Available year-round in any dollar amount at the RiverCenter Box Office and online at www.rivercenter.org. Gift certificates may only be redeemed for RiverCenter programs.

SINGLE TICKETS

Single tickets to individual RiverCenter events may be purchased without a service charge at the box office at the corner of Broadway and Tenth Street. For a service charge, tickets also may be purchased online at rivercenter.org

TICKETS AT THE DOOR

Tickets to events may be purchased at the box office beginning two hours before the start of the event.

GROUP DISCOUNTS

Most RiverCenter events offer discounts on individual tickets sold to groups of 10 or more. For information call 706.256.3612.

SPECIAL DISCOUNTS

Patrons must come to the box office to take advantage of most special promotions and discounts with presentation of appropriate ID. Military, Public Service, Educator and Senior discounts are available on single ticket purchases to most events. Student Rush prices are available all day on the day-of-show at most events. Patrons using vouchers or gift certificates should note deadlines and restrictions that apply. No refunds are given for ticket price variances or special offers.

Applause, the program guide for RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, is published periodically by RiverCenter, Inc. and distributed to patrons of season shows.

Each issue includes program and performer information for a group of contemporaneous performances and general information about RiverCenter programming, facilities, donor members, sponsors and staff.

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COMMUNITY IMPACT

NUMBERS GENERATED FROM 2024-2025 SEASON

Economic Impact

ECONOMIC IMPACT

$536,888 (Taxes and Licenses)

$5.5M GOVERNMENT REVENUE SHARE

$ 2M Generating ECONOMIC IMPACT

Community Influence

$550,828 (includes sponsors and grants)

ANNUAL GIVING

164,567 DONORS

PATRONS IN ATTENDANCE

Every Visit Counts

31K

SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWERS

300,000+

246 VOLUNTEER HOURS

WEBSITE VISITS

At the Theatre

657

9,545 ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME GENERATED $3.8M EVENTS

Each season, several touring shows launch their first national performance from RiverCenter, bringing in more than $1.5 million to the Columbus economy. These shows arrive several weeks prior to the performance dates, to conduct pre-tour activities. The City of Columbus receives an enormous economic benefit from travel, hotels, restaurants, parking, and other businesses patronized by both cast and crew.

Aside from providing great entertainment, performance space, and support services for several area arts organizations, RiverCenter plays an important role in our local economy. As calculated by the Americans for the Arts Economic Impact Calculator, RiverCenter activities result in more than $5.5 million in economic activity. This supports 189 full-time equivalent jobs, represents over $3.8 million in local household income, and generates $536,888 in state an local government revenue.

If you are interested in strengthening the impact of RiverCenter, please contact our Director of Development, Amanda Donaldson, at 706-256-3653 or development@rivercenter.org, or visit our website at rivercenter.org.