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2021-2022 PROGRAM GUIDE

ISSUE NO. 92

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Dionne Warwick

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September 18 | 7:30 PM

October 13 & 14 | 7:30 PM

Little River Band

November 19 | 7:30 PM

TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 Curtain Raisers

49 Board of Trustees

7 RiverCenter Members

49 Administration and Staff

15 RiverCenter Capstone Society

51 Important Information

48 Volunteers

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A MESSAGE from

Norman S. Easterbrook Executive Director

our Director

After a long intermission, we are so happy to see you back at RiverCenter. Throughout these uncertain times, our staff has been hard at work adapting to meet the needs of our community—from providing space supporting social distancing for community meetings and for safe gathering to blood drives and our ever-popular Gingerbread Village. We offered live streaming of Broadway stars and other virtual opportunities to experience the performing arts.

Through it all, it was abundantly clear that what our audiences and patrons really wanted is what RiverCenter does best and that is live performances in the best of Broadway touring productions, quality educational programs, popular singers and events that help us celebrate life.

We were hard at work to say abreast of the touring market and are so pleased to offer this season with a couple of surprises! The Broadway series is back with Waitress, Hairspray, Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and more. The Center Stage series continues with the Little River Band, the Canadian Brass and more. New to our programming is the Virginia Norman Classical Music series, this year bringing the exquisite Academy of St Martin in the Fields with the incomparable violinist, Joshua Bell.

This season we are introducing The Wave. This magnificent digital theatre organ is a new addition to RiverCenter brought to our community through a partnership with the Atlanta Chapter of the American Theatre Organ Society. The Wave will thrill audiences with concerts in the Bill Heard Theatre, silent pictures in the Studio Theatre, and add a new dimension of programming to be heard in Legacy Hall. Look for a very special celebration in October at the start of our season, a charming holiday program in the first weekend in December and more as we explore the opportunities with The Wave.

All are guaranteed to be pure fun!

Our education programming continues with performances in the theatre for area schools. This season for high-school programming we bring the extraordinary Aquila Theatre with their matinee production of Macbeth and, in the evening, a performance of The Great Gatsby.

All of this would not be possible with you—our live audiences. You are vital to our success and we are ever grateful for your support and willingness to spend time with us. As the months unfold, we will do our very best to keep these performances coming and also to keep you safe and comfortable in our theatre. Thank you for coming back to RiverCenter. Thank you for your support. And thank you for working with us as we adapt to whatever the future may bring!

To help support RiverCenter please contact the Development Team at 706.256.3653 or development@rivercenter.org.

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Dionne Warwick September 18 Waitress October 13 & 14 Little River Band November 19 Martina McBride The Joy of Christmas Tour 2021 December 2 Canadian Brass Holiday Tour December 3 The Drifters, The Platters, & Cornell Gunter’s Coasters Holiday Show December 10 The Great Gatsby January 15 Summer: The Donna Summer Musical January 18 & 19 The British Invasion February 12 Academy of St Martin in the Fields with Joshua Bell February 22 Blue Man Group March 2 & 3 Hairspray March 16 & 17 Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory April 20 An Officer and a Gentleman April 26 & 27 3

RIVERCENTER ADVANCEMENT RiverCenter is a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Ticket sales meet only a portion of RiverCenter’s operating expenses. The balance is covered by contributions to RiverCenter. The generosity of many individuals and corporations help River­Center present worldclass artists and offer varied educational opportunities. To receive informa­ tion about becoming a Mem­ber or Curtain Raiser, contact 706.256.3653 or development@ rivercenter.org.

RIVERCENTER SPONSORS: CURTAIN RAISERS Curtain Raisers are RiverCenter’s major sponsors, granting agencies, or corporate contributors. The funds support RiverCenter’s diverse program schedule, in­cluding pro­fessional touring attractions and edu­ca­tional activi­ties. RiverCenter values its phenomenal partners.

List based on donations from July 1, 2019 - August 25, 2021.

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MARQUEE SOCIETY THE MARQUEE SOCIETY IS COMPRISED OF DONORS WHO INVEST A MINIMUM OF $1,000 TO THE RIVERCENTER MISSION EACH SEASON.

Every aspect of the Marquee Society emblem has a special meaning. The gears represent our mill history and the collaboration of the Columbus Challenge. The bee in its hive is a powerful symbol of the workers who built the city and RiverCenter. The blue represents our connection to the mighty river and the creative flow of the arts. The gold represents your annual investment and commitment to quality. Each Marquee Society member embodies the spirit and sentiment of this design.

To join the Marquee Society, visit rivercenter.org, email development@rivercenter.org, or call 706.256.3653.

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RIVERCENTER MEMBERS M A RQ U E E S O C I E T Y : S U STA I N E R L EV E L Mr. and Mrs. Stephen T. Butler

M A RQ U E E S O C I E T Y : B E N E FA C TO R L EV E L Al and Betsy Ramsay

Akitoshi and Etsuko Kan

Judy W. Thomas

Wendell Lewis Memorial Fund

Steeplechase at Callaway Gardens

The Estate of Virginia I. Norman

M A RQ U E E S O C I E T Y : D I A M O N D L E V E L Mr. and Mrs. James H. Blanchard

Dr. Franklin J. Star

Gardiner and Nora Garrard

Mr. and Mrs. Clifford J. Swift, III

James G. and Kathryn A. Hillenbrand

Judy W. Thomas

Dr. David and Suzanne Levine

Mr. and Mrs. Wright B. Waddell

Mr. and Mrs. John C. Martin, II

Mrs. Janice M. Watson

The Honorable and Mrs. William C. Rumer

James D. and Ruth B. Yancey

M A RQ U E E S O C I E T Y : P L AT I N U M L E V E L Kriss and Lisa Cloninger

Mr. and Mrs. William P. Scarbrough

Roderick C. and Stephanie Y. Hunter

Rick and Jan Ussery

Mr. and Mrs. Jack J. Pease, III

Wade and Adrianne Wallace

David and Linell Pringle

James and Teresa White

Dr. and Mrs. Richard Robbins

Mr. and Mrs. M. Troy Woods

Stephen M. Sawyer

M A RQ U E E S O C I E T Y : G O L D L EV E L Anonymous

Mr. and Mrs. Walker R. Bickerstaff

Dr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Q. Alcaide

Mrs. Doris Black

Fred and Catalina Aranas Family Foundation

Sis and Jim Blanchard

Maria Luisa Aranas Ms. Betty L. Auten Bruce and Angie Bacon Matt and Kara Barkley Jacob and Claire Beil

Deborah E. Bordelon Mr. Lucy H. Bowers Mr. and Mrs. Richard Y. Bradley Kay Broda Mrs. Charles W. Burgin Mrs. Otis B. Burnham

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Mrs. Forrest L. Champion, Jr.

Jimmy and Barbara Motos

Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Cheves

Marjorie and Jerry Newman

Creek Stand Partners, LP

John and Sam Newton

Janet Davis

Mr. and Mrs. Marc Olivié

Mr. and Mrs. Norman S. Easterbrook

Edwin and Pam Page

Mr. and Mrs. Thad Estes

Gene and Meg Perkins

Drs. Bobbi Farber and Thomas Walsh

Mrs. Sam Rawls

Suzanne and Joel Fine

Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson C. Reed

The Jake and Anna Flournoy Family Fund

Dr. Carole Rutland and COL (RET) Robert D. Offer

Loretta and Tom Flowers

Marnie Salter

Mrs. Frank D. Foley, Jr.

The Honorable Julia Willcox-Lumpkin Sando and Colonel Donald Mark Sando, U.S. Army, Retired

Dr. and Mrs. Mark R. Fortson Cindy and Spencer Garrard Dr. and Mrs. Jerry Goldsmith

GB and Charlotte A. Saunders Foundation Inc.

Mrs. Richard Hallock

Stephen M. Sawyer

Dr. and Mrs. Tom Helton

Mr. and Mrs. Claude and Molly Scarbrough

Ed and Lana Helton Bob Henderson Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Henson, Jr. The Hewitt Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Comer Hobbs Bruce and June Howard Dr. William P. Kendall Mrs. Helen Kilgore Ashok and Mary Kumar Kayron and John Laska Elaine and John Laughbaum Dr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Lawhorne, Jr. Hank and Mary Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Anthony D. Link Florence Lipham Dr. Robert D. and Jane Marcus Ben and Annelle McCosh Chris and Wendy Miller Walter and Ann Miller Shirley B. Moon

Len and Glenda Sexton Alex and Willette Shalishali Mr. and Mrs. James Kimbrough Sheek, IV Mr. and Mrs. John A. Shinkle Tom and Karen Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Clifford J. Swift, III Mr. and Mrs. Landy Thompson Chip and Audrey Tillman Thomas and Jackie Titus Paul M. Todd Mr. and Mrs. Philip Tomlinson Martha S. Tubb Mr. and Mrs. D. Abbott Turner, III Mr. and Mrs. John T. Turner Mr. and Mrs. Brad Turner Chris Weaver Bernard and Sylvia Witt Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Joel O. Wooten

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S I LV E R L E V E L Anonymous

Mr. and Mrs. Justin Krieg

Peggy and Robin Batastini

Ashok and Mary Kumar

Neil Block and Regina Satlof

Mr. and Mrs. John T. Laney, III

Dr. and Mrs. Philip L. Brewer

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony D. Link

Mike and Kathy Burns

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Bob and Linda Carter

Mr. Dhan and Dr. Kashmira Parekh

Adrian Chester-Greater Beallwood Baptist Church

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon F. Pease

Danny and Sandra Dawson

Mr. and Mrs. Curtis J. Perry

Christy and Dail Fields Marlene and Robert Garnett Ed and Lana Helton Rem Houser Mrs. Stephen C. Hunter Charlie and Mary Lou Jarrell Pam and Charlie Johnson Matthew E. and Cynthia Woodsmall Jones Mrs. Charlyn Kerr

Gene and Meg Perkins Bob and Stacy Poydasheff Dr. John C. Richards Edith H. Satterwhite Dr. Angela Sims and John Sims Mollie Smith Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Staples Susan Stephenson May and Mary Lou Swift Montgomery E. Thorne Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wilson

B RO N Z E L EV E L Anonymous

Jim and Iveta Boyanchek

Mr. and Mrs. W. Mizell Alexander

Ms. Jane Bradford

Cathy Alford

Sherida Brannan

Gary G. Allen, MD

Ms. Julie A. Bray

Ray L. Allison

Frank and Jo Ann Brown

Mr. and Mrs. Greg Allmendinger

Bill and Janie Lee Bullock

Mr. Richard F. Andrews

Jim and Nancy Buntin

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Armstrong

Dr. Bob and Lisa Bunting

Rod Barham

Virginia Burdo

Peggy and Charles Batastini

Ann Burr

Janice Beam

Mr. and Mrs. Marcus B. Calhoun

Susan and Carter Berry

Ann Carlisle

Janice P. Biggers

Butch and Eva Chappelle

Alfred and Courtney Blackmar

Skip and Joyce Chittenden

Elizabeth Bloodgood

Gloria Cohen

Peggie and Dan Bloodworth

Bonnie and Leslie Cohn

Ms. Juanita C. Booker

Fay C. Coleman

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Donna J. Craig

Mary and Jim Matthews

Julia and Ronnie Culpepper

Ginny Mayher

Mrs. L. A. Cunningham

Almeda Medlin

Don and Bobbie Dakin

Ryan and Isa Meeks

Annie R. Davis

Sonja Metcalf

Martha and Kelly Dimon

Chris and Wendy Miller

Bill and Aleisha Doerr

Dr. and Mrs. Joe D. Miller

Jackie and Menza Dudley

Anne Mims

Mrs. Frank S. Etheridge, III

Leon and Barbara Minsky

Henry Farmer

Wayne and Harriet Moultrie

Terry Fike

Ron and Mary Mullins

John and Bok Shim Fox

Dr. and Mrs. Naman

Brett Gant

Gwyn P. Newsom

Mike and Sheila Gaymon

Dick and Dixie Olson

Wayne and Sallie Hadden

Louise and Judson Patten

Steve and Mary Hall

Dr. and Mrs. Robert M. Patton

Ken Hamill

Ms. Stephanie Payne

Linda and Seth Harp

Mr. and Mrs. William R. Peek

Pauline and john Hartje

John and Lynne Phillips

Mr. and Mrs. Madden Hatcher, Jr.

Pickleball Tech

Mr. and Mrs. David Hay

Janet Lea Prater

Dr. and Mrs. Steven Henslee

Ann and Lowry Reid

Mrs. Betty Jo Hooks

Joyce J. Richburg

Pamela C. Humber

Amy Robertson

Corrine B. Jarrell

Mrs. Barbara G. Rothschild

Tim Jensen

Sally Rotunno

Walter Jones, Jr.

Mr. George F. Schladensky

Mike and Patty Kelley

Mary W. Schley

Kevin and Donna Kelly

Rabbi Beth Schwartz

Jean and Gerald Kent

Joyce and Henry Schwob

Franny and Paul Kilpatrick

Eva Smith

Jo Ann and Ernie Kirk

Guy Ashton and Marianne Smith

LTC Patricia A Krause USA Ret.

Murray and Celia Solomon

Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Lewis, Jr.

Rick Sponholz Family

Mary Lewis and Duke Walsh

Robert St. Clair

Marv and Vicki Lieberman

Mr. and Mrs. Luther Stanton

Julie and Neal Littlejohn

Warren and Lorie Steele

Wylene and Morris Loeb

Dr. and Mrs. John R. Stephenson

Georgia Matheney

Mary Stewart

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Gary and Carla Stickles

Paul Walker

Patty Kimbrough Taylor

Mary Lewis and Duke Walsh

Tony and Kris Thomas

Anita B. Walters

Sue and Jim Trott

CH (COL) and Mrs. Thomas Waynick, USA, Ret.

Mr. and Mrs. James P. Trotter, Jr. Lois M. Tryon Richard M. Tucker Mr. and Mrs. David Turner Dr. Joan and LTC (R) Darryl Verrett Tim Vinson Dr. Thomas A. and Sherry F. Wade Joseph M. Waller

Lamar and Dorenda Weaver Mark and Andi Snow-Weaver L. Rexford Whiddon Jim and Ann White Pat and Jack Wilensky Cathy and David Woolbright Jerrel and Laura Yates Margaret G. Zollo

V I RG I N I A N O R M A N C L A S S I C A L M U S I C F U N D Virginia Norman had a vision and generosity. From that vision she left a substantial bequest to the RiverCenter, Inc. for the sole purpose of bringing the finest classical music to Columbus. Her philanthropy provides the necessary support to facilitate RiverCenter in planning and presenting just what she envisioned. For this program to thrive, continued and added support is necessary. You too can help this program to flourish by contributing to this fund.

The first Major ensemble to appear in this series is the full Academy of St Martin in the Fields Orchestra with Joshua Bell on February 22, 2022. Contributors who give one thousand dollars or more to this fund will receive two tickets to this inaugural concert.

Mr. and Mrs. W. Mizell Alexander

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Illges Norman

Bill and Janie Lee Bullock

Dr. and Mrs. Richard Robbins

Cindy and Spencer Garrard

Mr. and Mrs. Wright B. Waddell

Gardiner and Nora Garrard

Mrs. Janice M. Watson

Jean and Gerald Kent

Mr. and Mrs. T. Stacy Welch

Mr. and Mrs. John C. Martin, II

Mr. and Mrs. Joel O. Wooten

Jimmy and Barbara Motos

THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS RiverCenter for the Performing Arts would not be possible without the help and generosity of our wonderful community. We are so thankful for all of the donors and members who have helped us grow and bring amazing talent to our region for the past 19 years!

We greatly appreciate each gift given in support of RiverCenter and have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this listing, which was based on donations made from July 1, 2019 August 25, 2021. Please notify the Development Office of any inaccuracies or omissions by contacting us at 706.256.3653 or development@rivercenter.org. We regret any errors.

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H O N O R A RY A N D M E M O R I A L G I F T S A wonderful way to recognize a loved one or organization is by making an honorary or memorial gift in their name. Please call 706.256.3653 learn more.

In memory of Dr. Davis R. Watson, Sr. Mrs. Janice M. Watson In honor of Chris Weaver Mark and Andi Snow-Weaver In memory of The Honorable Robert Poydasheff Jacob and Claire Beil Bonnie and Leslie Cohn LTC Patricia A. Krause USA Ret. Jimmy and Barbara Motos Sally Rotunno Mr. and Mrs. John T. Turner

In honor of RiverCenter Staff who were so supportive of Grace Metcalf Ms. Sonja Metcalf In memory of Lyle Meeks Ryan and Isa Meeks In memory of Ozie M. Radney Banks Eva Smith In honor of Jacquie Rawls Mike and Kathy Burns

R E C O V E RY F U N D D O N O R S Anonymous

Sherida Brannan

Mr. and Mrs. W. Mizell Alexander

Frank and Jo Ann Brown

James Alfred

Dr. Bob and Lisa Bunting

Mr. and Mrs. Greg Allmendinger

Tammy Burch

Fred and Catalina Aranas Family Foundation

Mike and Kathy Burns

Maria Luisa Aranas Ms. Betty L. Auten Bruce and Angie Bacon

Mrs. Otis B. Burnham Ann Burr Revs. Taylor and Grace Burton-Edwards Dan Bush

Mr. and Mrs. James R. Ballengee

Dr. Janet C. Bussey

Matt and Kara Barkley

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen T. Butler

Jacob and Claire Beil

Ann Carlisle

James Bendell

Butch and Eva Chappelle

Norman Bennett

Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Cheves

Mansfield and Bernice Bias

Gloria Cohen

Fred Blackwell

Janette Cole

Elizabeth A. Bloodgood

Fay C. Coleman

Deborah E. Bordelon

Columbus Bar Association

Jim and Iveta Boyanchek

Tom and Myra Converse

Mr. and Mrs. George Boyd

Carrie Corbett

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Y. Bradley

Karen Corthell

Bradley-Turner Foundation

Patti Cullen

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Brannan

Dan and Sandy Dawson

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Kelly and Martha Dimon

LTC Patricia A. Krause USA Ret.

Rita Dunford

Lori Lahouse

Mr. and Mrs. Norman S. Easterbrook

Mr. and Mrs. John T. Laney, III

Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Easters

Kayron and John Laska

Tanya Edward-Jones

Elaine and John Laughbaum

Steve and Kim Evans

Dr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Lawhorne, Jr.

Drs. Bobbi Farber and Thomas Walsh

Beth Lawrence

Stephanie Farley

Dr. David and Suzanne Levine

Henry Farmer

Hank and Mary Lewis

Kathleen Foor

Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Lewis, Jr.

Ellen Free and Paul Dahlgren

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony D. Link

Mr. Charles J. Garner, Jr.

Mary and Jim Matthews

Gardiner and Nora Garrard

Ben and Annelle McCosh

Cindy and Spencer Garrard

Tom McDaniel

Georgia Power Company

Mr. and Mrs. Rick McKnight

Dr. and Mrs. Jerry Goldsmith

Chris and Wendy Miller

Heather Grover

Joseph Mills

Steve and Mary Hall

Anne Mims

Mrs. Richard Hallock

Leon and Barbara Minsky

Linda and Seth Harp

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Morrison

Carol Hecht

Jimmy and Barbara Motos

Dr. and Mrs. Tom Helton

Gwyn P. Newsom

Dr. and Mrs. Steven Henslee

John and Sam Newton

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Henson, Jr.

Debra Page

Mr. and Mrs. M. Scott Hill

Mr. and Mrs. Kendall Parks

Rem Houser

Mr. and Mrs. Jack J. Pease, III

Mr. and Mrs. Landon K. Hudson

Gene and Meg Perkins

Mrs. Stephen C. Hunter

Frank Anderson Philips, Jr.

Roderick C. and Stephanie Y. Hunter

John and Lynne Phillips

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ito

Janet Lea Prater

Suzanna Jacob

David and Linell Pringle

Pam and Charlie Johnson

Al and Betsy Ramsay

Kevin and Donna Kelly

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Reed

Dr. William P. Kendall

Dr. John C. Richards

Mrs. Charlyn Kerr

Joyce J. Richburg

Courtney Kite

Rose Anne Erickson Realty, LLC

Dan Kline

The Honorable and Mrs. William C. Rumer

Mr. and Mrs. Rocky Kmiecik

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Dr. Carole Rutland and COL (RET) Robert Offer Marnie Salter Mr. George F. Schladensky Rabbi Beth Schwartz Michael Scrimpshire Len and Glenda Sexton Alex and Willette Shalishali Mr. and Mrs. John A. Shinkle Eva Smith, In Memory of Ozie M. Radney Banks Guy Ashton and Marianne Smith Mollie Smith Fredrick Springer Mr. and Mrs. Luther Stanton Dr. Franklin J. Star Susan Stephenson Mary Stewart Karen Stuart Mr. and Mrs. Clifford J. Swift, III Mat and Mary Lou Swift Judy W. Thomas Jim and Pat Thompson

Montgomery E. Thorne Paul M. Todd Daniel Todt William and Martha Trueax Richard M. Tucker Rick and Jan Ussery W. C. Bradley Company Mr. and Mrs. Wright B. Waddell Wade and Adrianne Wallace Mr. and Mrs. Paul Watson Mrs. Janice M. Watson, In Memory of Dr. Davis R. Watson, Sr. Pat Weatherstone Dave and Jane Wilson Kathy Wilson Molly Wilson Bernard and Sylvia Witt Foundation Cathy and David Woolbright Mr. and Mrs. Joel O. Wooten Carole Wynn James D. and Ruth B. Yancey Carol Youngstrom Margaret G. Zollo

BECOME A MEMBER! RiverCenter is proud to offer a variety of exciting benefits for its members, including opportunities to meet guest artists! Not a member?

Contact 706.256.3653 for more information!

BENEFITS INCLUDE: » Recognition in RiverCenter publications

» Access to private ticket hotline

» Complimentary donors-only events

» Opportunity to purchase single tickets and shows added to the season before the general public

» Ticket insurance for lost or stolen tickets » Invitation to annual season reveal » Invitation to exclusive Marquee Society events including annual dinner » Complimentary beverage vouchers

» Ticket exchange privileges » Complimentary use of the RiverCenter building

*Benefits may vary based on level of donation *Benefits Subject to Availability or Deadline, Restrictions Apply *Custodial, staff, hospitality, or production fees may apply with use of RiverCenter Patron's Room, Virginia Illges plaza, Bill Heard Stage

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RiverCenter’s Capstone Society was founded by the late Wendell Lewis.

As RiverCenter’s planned giving program, it celebrates donors who want to leave a legacy gift for RiverCenter and our community. We honor the donors below who are the Founding Members of the Capstone Society.

Mr. & Mrs. W. Mizell Alexander Thomas B. Buck, III Mrs. Otis B. Burnham Dorothy Jean Bush Wendell Lewis Nora Garrard Charlyn Kerr Virginia Norman Chris Weaver

If you have included RiverCenter in your estate planning and are not listed above, or if you wish to learn how your planned gift can help RiverCenter in its artistic and educational mission, please contact 706.256.3653 or development@rivercenter.org.

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About Dionne Warwick Dionne Warwick is a six-time Grammy Awardwinning music legend who has earned more than 75 charted hit songs and sold over 100 million records. She was discovered by Burt Bacharach and Hal David in 1961,and went on to record 18 consecutive Top 100 singles (“Don’t Make Me Over,” Walk on By,” “Say a Little Prayer,” “A House is Not a Home,” “Alfie,” “Heartbreaker,” “Déjà Vu,” among countless others). She received her first Grammy in 1968 for “Do You Know the Way to San Jose?”. Ms. Warwick became the first African-American solo female artist of her generation to win the prestigious award for Best Contemporary Female Vocalist Performance.

In 1985, she was instrumental in the recording of “That’s What Friends Are For,” (with Elton John, Stevie Wonder & Gladys Knight), which became a number-one hit worldwide and raised awareness and major funds for AIDS research, which she continues to support, among other causes such as The Starlight Foundation, children’s hospitals, world hunger, disaster relief, and music education for which she has been honored and has raised millions of dollars. Ms. Warwick also participated in the all-star charity single, “We Are the World” and performed at “Live Aid.” Ms. Warwick has been honored by AMFAR, the Desert Aids Project, and Clive Davis at his pre-Grammy party. Ms. Warwick was also inducted into The Grammy Museum where a special 50th Anniversary career exhibit was unveiled. Most recently, Ms. Warwick released a star-studded duets album entitled, “Feels So Good,” featuring collaborations with some of today’s greatest artists. Warwick was the recipient of the coveted and prestigious 2017 Marian Anderson Award for her career accomplishments and philanthropy, she was honored in a 2018 PBS Television Special, “Then Came You,” was named 2019 Ambassador to the Smithsonian Institute’s Year in Music and is a 2019 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. She recently released two new albums, “She’s Back,” including a remake of her anthem, “What the World Needs Now,” and a holiday album, “The Voices of Christmas.” Dionne recently suspended her ongoing Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace and is staying safely at her home in South Orange, New Jersey. She looks forward to returning to the stage in Las Vegas and postponed concert dates around the world when it will be safe to do so.

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About Little River Band The Eagles founding member, the late Glenn Frey, knew what he was saying when he dubbed Little River Band “the best singing band in the world.” Through the ‘70’s and ‘80’s, LRB enjoyed huge chart success with multi-platinum albums and chart topping hits like: “Reminiscing”, “Cool Change”, “Lonesome Loser”, “The Night Owls”, “Take It Easy On Me”, “Help Is on Its Way”, “Happy Anniversary”, “We Two”, “Man On Your Mind”, “The Other Guy”, and It’s A Long Way There”.

Worldwide album, CD sales and digital downloads now top 35 million and LRB has set a record for having had Top 10 hits for 6 consecutive years. In fact, they were the very first band to achieve that remarkable status! According to BMI, “Reminiscing” has garnered rare status with over 5 million airplays on American radio, and “Lady” is close behind with over 4 million airplays.

Bassist/vocalist Wayne Nelson joined the band in 1980, and worked alongside founding members with some of the most distinctive harmonies and vocal abilities, creating the unique LRB sound. In 1981,

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Nelson was recognized by world renowned Beatles producer Sir George Martin who, while producing ‘Time Exposure’, chose Nelson to record lead vocals on two of the band’s biggest hits, “The Night Owls” and “Take It Easy On Me.” Later that same year, guitarist extraordinaire Stephen Housden joined LRB bringing a rock element into the band’s sound and helped contribute to their string of Top 10 hits. As band members departed, both Housden and Nelson worked together to bring LRB into the new millennium.

To date, lead singer/bassist Wayne Nelson has contributed his vocal and bass guitar talents on 22 Little River Band Albums/CD’s. LRB continues to perform to sold out audiences, and Stephen Housden continues to write and participate in all things Little River Band.

In 2004, LRB was inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Association Hall of Fame at the 18th Annual ARIA Music Awards and in September 2015 the band was awarded Casino Entertainer of the Year at the G2E Gaming Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Turning the page brings us to the current lineup of Little River Band…

Keyboardist Chris Marion is a Dove Award-winning producer. Chris is the creator of all the orchestral arrangements and charts on The Big Box. It is amazing to watch him play, sing, and conduct from his riser!

Lead Guitarist Rich Herring is a highly skilled player, singer, and producer of many Nashville artists…not to mention a great songwriter. He and Wayne have coproduced every LRB project since he joined the band.

Wayne Nelson Lead Vocals/Bass

Drummer Ryan Ricks has locked down the rhythm section, and rounds out the vocals with his incredible range. Great singing drummers are rare…and LRB is lucky to have Ryan as part of that all-important vocal blend.

Nashville Guitarist Colin Whinnery plays rhythm and lead guitar, and shares lead vocal duties with Wayne.

He brings a brand new voice and a fresh outlook to the rhythm section.

Chris Marion Keyboard/Vocals

Early 2014 saw the release of LRB’s, ‘Cuts Like a Diamond,’ on Frontiers Records. “What If You’re Wrong,” went to #1 and stayed there for 3 weeks says Jim Shoe of CLASSX Radio. “Forever You, Forever Me,” and “You Dream, I’ll Drive,” both climbed into the station’s TOP 3.

In November of 2016, LRB released, ‘The Hits…Revisited,’ on Wurld Records - a CD consisting of 9 re-recorded hits along with 2 new songs.

Rich Herring

Lead Guitar/Vocals

May of 2017 brought the release of ‘The Big Box’ — a box set consisting of 6 discs featuring a DVD with live footage from their 40th Anniversary Tour.

In November of 2020, during the pandemic, and in partnership with TIME LIFE, the orchestra accompanied ear candy ‘BLACK TIE,’ was released to rave reviews.

Bringing their vocal and musical energy along with great arrangements to their timeless classic hits, each show creates new memories for the audience. The band enjoys watching their fans fall in love with the songs all over again as they are swept up by the show’s powerful performance and the volume of hits from LRB’s history.

With 90-100 dates being scheduled for their 2021-2022 tour, LRB is hotter than ever selling out shows and making music coast to coast continuing their legacy of being “the best singing band in the world.”

Ryan Ricks

Drums/Percussion/Vocals

Colin Whinnery Guitar/Lead Vocals

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A PROUD SUPPORTER OF THE RIVERCENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS.

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—–——–——— VOLUNTEERS —–———–—— Made up of devoted, conscientious supporters of the arts, the members of RiverCenter Volunteers work tirelessly in support of the many programs, projects, and activities that RiverCenter produces or hosts. A major portion of the volunteers’ efforts involves ushering at events and assuring that all patrons have an enjoyable experience each time they visit RiverCenter. To receive information about River­Center Volunteers call Heather Watson at 706.256.3652.

Charlene Alford Shelley Anderson Sandra Barker Belinda Barron Susan Benson Pamela Blackwell Karla Broadnax-Gibbs Marie Brooks Fran Brower Eloisa Brown Ann Marie Buckner Eleanor Buckner Linda Bugh Judith Burgess Cynthia Cain Lois Cain Ann Carlisle Bobbie Carter Linda Cave Ricky Chambers Vivian Chambers Laura Chandler Eva Chappelle John Chappelle Gabriel Couroux Sandra Couroux Sharon Dennis Linda Duncan Eileen Edwards Pat Etemadi Claire Fairchild Debbie Faison Connie Farrow Glenn Fleming Kathleen Foor Dorothy Garza Twakia George Lawrence Gibbs Rosalind Gilbert 48

Stephanie Gudz Geraldine Guerra-Watson Cenneta Gunn Shirley Harris Linda Harvey Sandra Hawthorne Gloria Herren Mary Hightower Claren Hill Cheryl Jamison Lynette Jankowski Gloria Johnson Pauline Johnson Hattie Jones Lorrie Kasych Deborah King Jan Knowles Carol Lee William Lee, Jr. Audrey Lenig James Lewis Rachel Lewis Jane Madayag Suzanne Maynard Charlotte McShurley Dennis McShurley Linda Nerness Judy Parham Rufus Parham Cynthia Parker Verdis Parks Ethel Pate Adrien Rameau Paulette Rameau Butch Ray Kitrina Ray Ruth Reed-Dorsett Joyce Richburg Beverly Riley

Martha Jane Roark Dianne Robinson Linda Rumold Wanda Rutledge Charmaine Samuels Trish Sanger Beverly Schlitzkus Sandra Severt Sabrina Shine Nancy Shipman Miriam Short Louise Simmons Mary Simonton Barbara Singleton Sylvia Sledge Rose Slonaker Donna Smith Eva Smith Alice Spengler Gail Stafford John Stafford Verlyn Tamlin Edweena Thomas Frances Thomason Silvia Thompson Melode Thornton Carolyn Tigner Willie Tigner Linda Twiggs Wallace Twiggs Claudette Wade Katherine Walker Richard Walker Howard Watson Carol Williams Jane Wilson Yulane Wilson

2021 RIVERCENTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES

2021 RIVERCENTER INC. ADMINISTRATION & STAFF

Matthew Barkley president

EXECUTIVE GROUP Norman S. Easterbrook, Executive Director, CEO Carrie Corbett, Director of Marketing John (J.D.) Davis, Technical Director Jim Rutland, Program Director Heather Watson, Operations Director

Rebecca W. Rumer past president Tom Titus vice president Stephanie Hunter treasurer William P. Kendall secretary Norman S. Easterbrook executive director Gary Allen Deborah Bordelon Joseph Brannan Mike Burns Cecil Cheves Adrian J. Chester Brad Clements Austin Gibson M. Scott Hill John Laughbaum Glenda Sexton John T. Sims Mollie Smith

BOX OFFICE Breanna Webber, Assistant Box Office Manager Madison McLeod, Ticketing Associate Kealan Neal-Farr, Ticketing Associate Kayla Reed, Ticketing Associate BUSINESS AFFAIRS Shannon Preston, Accounting Coordinator/HR Asst.

DEVELOPMENT Cheryl Roberts, Development Assistant MARKETING Carrie Corbett, Director of Marketing Jhai James, Marketing Manager OPERATIONS Heather Watson, Operations Director Ishmun Holcomb, Events and Facilities Coordinator Tierney Preston, Security Lead PRODUCTION John (J.D.) Davis, Technical Director Lance Fraker, Assistant TD / Audio Coordinator John Land, Stage Manager / Steward Sulaiman As-Salaam, Lighting Coordinator Kyle Patton, Head Flyman PROGRAMMING AND EDUCATION Jim Rutland, Program Director

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—–—— IMPORTANT INFORMATION —–—— COVID-19 Protocols

House Rules

Due to COVID-19, many procedures regarding event protocols have changed.

Please take a minute to read the information below so you can enjoy your time at RiverCenter to the fullest.

NO BABIES IN ARMS: Everyone attending a ticketed event, including all children regardless of age, must have a ticket.

» Face masks are a requirement for everyone who enters the building. When worn properly, the mask should be covering both your mouth and nose and must be worn at all times for the duration of your time in the building, unless you are eating or drinking. If you do not have a mask, security will provide a disposable mask to you. » Please use the sanitizing station just inside the doors to sanitize your hands before proceeding any further. » Loitering in the lobby is discouraged.

PLEASE REFRAIN FROM ENTERING THE BUILDING IF YOU'RE EXPERIENCING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS OR HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH ANYONE WHO TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19 IN THE PAST 15 DAYS: FEVER, COUGH, SHORTNESS OF BREATH OR OTHER RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS.

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. to 5:30 p.m. It opens one hour 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 Broad­ way. Parking for those with disabilities is avail­able in front of our main entrance. The garage is managed by the City of Columbus, not RiverCenter.

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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 one hour prior to events and seating begins approximately 30 min­utes before curtain.

At the discretion of house man­agement and in compliance with artists’ con­ tractual agreements, latecomers will be seated at appropri­ ate intervals during events. Latecomers may be seated near the entry doors out of cour­tesy to performers and other patrons.

PROHIBITED EQUIPMENT: Please be courteous and turn off devices such as cell phones and pagers. 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: Subject to availability, infrared lis­tening devices are available for hearing impaired patrons. They may be obtained free of charge by presenting personal identification to ushers.

In Case of Emergency

LOST AND FOUND: Lost items should be given to an usher for storing with RiverCenter Security. These items are retained

by Security for sixty days then donated to Valley Rescue Mission, Inc. Own­ers may claim lost items by calling 706.256.3610.

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.

BAR SERVICE: Waiting in line is a thing of the past! With our new Harbor Touch Sky Tab system, ticket buyers can now order drinks and snacks as soon as they arrive!

Simply follow these instructions:

EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS: The RiverCenter emer­ gency phone number is 706.256.3610. Please pro­vide this number and your seat location to your personal contacts or child care providers.

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. Complete rental fees and policies can be found on rivercenter.org. » Once you arrive at RiverCenter, up to an hour prior to show time, visit the online menu by typing https://pay. skytab.com/496f94 or by scanning the QR code above with your smartphone. » Select "Order Now - Dine In." » Enter your cell phone number in the "Enter Table" space. You will receive a text message with pick up instructions when your order has been prepared. » Souvenir Cups, which can be taken into the theatre, are included in your drink order. If you already have your souvenir cup, choose the “refill only” menu options. » Select items and check out. » Please remain in your seat until you receive the text that your order is ready.

Outside beverages are not permitted in the theatre.

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.

Important Numbers Emergency

706.256.3610

Box Office/Event Information 706.256.3612 Season Ticket Purchases

706.256.3632

Group Sales

706.256.3612

Rentals 706.256.3607 Volunteer Office

706.256.3652

Marketing / Ad Sales

706.256.3608

Development

706.256.3653

ArtsReach 706.256.3607

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—–—–—— TICKET INFORMATION —–—–—— CUSTOM COMBOS: Tickets to RiverCenter events may be pur­chased at a 10% savings as Custom Combos. A Custom Combo con­sists of at least one ticket to at least three events per patron.

The RiverCenter box office has tickets available for these series and events: TSYS Broadway on Broad­way, Center Stage, RiverCenter ArtsReach, ArtsReach Matinees and the Virginia Norman Classic Music Series. Tickets also are available for programs presented by the Columbus Symphony Orches­tra, CSU Schwob School of Music, and various third-party presen­ters.

The box office accepts cash, and all major credit cards: VISA, Master­Card, American Ex­press and Discover.

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 that are not sold-out may be purchased at the box office beginning one hour 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.

SEASON TICKETS: Season tickets may be purchased at the box office, by telephone 706.256.3612 or with order forms in RiverCenter publi­cations and mailings.

SPECIAL DISCOUNTS: Patrons must come to the box office to take ad­vantage of most special promotions and dis­counts with presentation of appropriate ID. Mil­i­ tary, Public Service, Educator and Senior discounts are avail­ able on single ticket purchases to most events. Student Rush prices are available all day on the dayof-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.

MY SERIES PACKAGE: Tickets to RiverCenter events may be pur­chased at a 20% savings as a My Series Package. A My Series Package con­sists of at least one ticket to at least five events per patron.

GIFT CERTIFICATES: Available year-round in any dollar amount at the RiverCenter box office.

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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