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PLAYBILL

25th Anniversary Season

ACTORS FROM THE LONDON STRAGE Oct. 30, 2026 7:00pm

FRAGGLE ROCK Oct. 25, 2026 4:00pm

MYSTIC PIZZA Nov. 14, 2026 7:30pm

GINGERBREAD VILLAGE

Dec. 2-18, 2026

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PLAYBILL

Oct. 25, 20026 – Jan. 20, 2027 Issue No. 112

IN THIS ISSUE

ROCK: 13 FRAGGLE BACK TO THE ROCK LIVE!

FROM THE LONDON STAGE: 30 ACTORS MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

VILLAGE 36 GINGERBREAD Dec. 2-18, 2026

PIZZA 40 MYSTIC Nov. 14, 2026 // 7:30pm

Oct. 25, 2026 // 4:00pm

Oct. 30, 2026 // 7:00pm

TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 Sponsors 6 Marquee Society 8 Donors 60 Volunteers

61 Board of Trustees 61 Administration and Staff 62 Important Information 64 Ticket Information 1

A MESSAGE FROM OUR DIRECTOR Dear Friends, One of my favorite things about RiverCenter is seeing the different ways people discover us, whether it’s a child’s first theatre experience, a longtime patron introducing a friend to Shakespeare, or a family returning for a holiday tradition. During this 25th Anniversary Season, each of these moments reminds us why this community built a place where we can gather, imagine, and celebrate together. October 25: Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Live! brings beloved characters to our stage in an adventure filled with music, puppetry, and friendship. For parents and grandparents, it’s a chance to share something familiar; for children, it may spark a new love of live performance. October 30: In Actors From the London Stage’s Much Ado About Nothing, five gifted actors play every role, bringing Shakespeare’s wit and the sparring between Beatrice and Benedick vividly to life. November 14: Mystic Pizza: A New Musical, based on the beloved Julia Roberts film, serves up friendship, romance, and familiar hits from the ’80s and ’90s that take us right back. December 5: Holidays with the WAVE brings Santa, the Mayor of Columbus, and members of Columbus Ballet’s The Nutcracker together with our free Gingerbread Village, on display December 2–18 and celebrating the creativity of local families, businesses, and organizations. I hope you’ll visit, and perhaps be inspired to contribute a creation of your own! As we continue sharing The True Cost of Greatness, remember that ticket sales cover about 60 cents of each dollar needed to present our performances; memberships, gifts, and sponsorships provide the remaining 40. Your support helps us welcome new audiences, sustain cherished traditions, and bring exceptional artists to Columbus. And this holiday season, consider giving the gift of live entertainment with a RiverCenter gift card! Thank you for making RiverCenter part of your life, and for helping keep our city’s stage full of possibility. Enjoy the show! With gratitude,

Lee Foster Executive Director & CEO

2026–27 SEASON AT A GLANCE 25th Anniversary Season SYNCOPATED LADIES

MYSTIC PIZZA

JOE GRANSDEN BIG BAND:

HOLIDAYS WITH THE WAVE

Sept. 15, 2026 // 7:00pm THE GOOD LIFE: HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY TONY BENNETT! Sept. 24, 2026 // 7:30pm

TAKE 6

Oct. 1, 2026 // 7:30pm

JOHN CRIST

Oct. 3, 2026 // 7:00pm

THE AVETT BROTHERS Oct. 8, 2026 // 7:30pm

ALI SIDDIQ

Oct. 10, 2026 // 8:00pm

BÉLA FLECK: MY BLUEGRASS HEART Oct. 13, 2026 // 7:30pm

THE MUSIC MAN

Oct. 22, 2026 // 7:00 pm

THE UNITED STATES MARINE BAND

Nov. 14, 2026 // 7:30pm Dec. 5, 2026 // 9am – 1pm

THE FORT BENNING MCoE BAND HOLIDAY CONCERT Dec. 5, 2026 // 7:30pm

ARTURO SANDOVAL

Jan. 21, 2027 // 7:30pm

ROGER WATERS PRESENTS LEGACY Feb. 15, 2027 // 7:30pm

CIRQUE ÉLOIZE: ID–EVOLUTION Feb. 21, 2027 // 4:00pm

PEKING ACROBATS

Mar. 7, 2027 // 4:00pm Mar. 8, 2027 // 10:30am

SINGALONG WITH THE WAVE AND DEBBIE ANDERSON March 21, 2027 // 5:00pm

Oct. 23, 2026 // 7:30pm

BLUEY’S BIG PLAY

HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME WITH THE WAVE

DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS

Oct. 24, 2026 // 7:30pm

FRAGGLE ROCK: BACK TO THE ROCK LIVE! Oct. 25, 2026 // 4:00pm

ACTORS FROM THE LONDON STAGE: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Oct. 30, 2026 // 7:00pm

CURIOUS GEORGE AND THE GOLDEN MEATBALL Nov. 4, 2026 // 10:30am

Mar. 18, 2027 // 6:00pm Mar. 23, 2027 // 10:30am

THE AMY WINEHOUSE BAND Mar. 30, 2027 // 7:30pm

HADESTOWN

Apr. 7, 2027 // 7:30 pm

LEGALLY BLONDE

May 3, 2027 // 7:30 pm

25TH ANNIVERSARY GALA May 22, 2027

CORPORATE SPONSORS

hank you to our Corporate Sponsors! As a 501(c)3 organization, RiverCenter depends on the generosity of corporations to help present world-class artists and offer varied educational opportunities. RiverCenter for the Performing Arts offers one-of-a-kind, tailor-made opportunities for businesses and organizations to invest in the arts and arts education, while increasing visibility as a philanthropic leader in the Columbus region. Performances at RiverCenter would not be possible without the goodwill of our sponsors. A wide range of sponsorship opportunities are available, including theatre productions, events, special projects, education and outreach initiatives and can be customized to meet sponsors’ specific interests and needs, beginning at $1,500. Please contact our Development Office at development@rivercenter.org or call 706-256-3653.

SEASON SPONSOR

PRESENTING SPONSORS

SHOW SPONSORS

MARQUEE LOUNGE SPONSOR

BENEFACTOR SPONSOR

DIAMOND SPONSORS

PLATINUM SPONSORS

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 over 25 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 as of September 1, 2026. 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.

RIVERCENTER MARQUEE SOCIETY The Marquee Society is comprised of donors who invest a minimum of $1,250, each season, to the mission of RiverCenter. Members receive distinct benefits to include members-only events, and advance notification before the general public to purchase single tickets to shows added to the season. Marquee Society members, and their guests, have exclusive admission into the Marquee lounge, pre-show and at intermission, for a private bar and complimentary hors d’oeuvres provided by Valley Hospitality. 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.

MARQUEE SOCIETY MEMBERS

Donations made from July 1, 2025 – August 26, 2026

Producer

Anonymous

Director

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen T. Butler

Curtain Call

Ray M. and Jane R. Wright Foundation

Benefactor

James G. and Kathryn A. Hillenbrand The Sallie T. and John C. Martin Fund Al and Betsy Ramsay Rick and Jan Ussery Mrs. Janice M. Watson, In Memory of Dr. Davis Ronald Watson, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. M. Troy Woods

Diamond

The Otis B. & Eleanor T. Burnham Fund Mr. and Mrs. Roderick C. Hunter Akitoshi and Etsuko Kan Kayron and John Laska Jimmy and Barbara Motos Mr. and Mrs. Jack J. Pease, III David and Linell Pringle Stephen M. Sawyer Mr. and Mrs. William P. Scarbrough

Platinum

Fred and Catalina Aranas Family Foundation Maria Luisa Aranas Ms. Betty L. Auten Susan Berry Bernice and Mansfield Bias Mr. and Mrs. James H. Blanchard Ms. Lucy H. Bowers Ann Burr

Creek Stand Partners, LP Mr. and Mrs. Norman S. Easterbrook Mr. and Mrs. Thad Estes Cindy and Spencer Garrard Mrs. Richard Hallock The Hecht Family Fund Laura Helton Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Henson, Jr. Helen J. Hobbs Dr. William P. Kendall Ashok and Mary Kumar Mr. and Mrs. John T. Laney, III Elaine and John Laughbaum Hank and Mary Lewis Mary Ann Marshall Chris and Wendy Miller Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson C. Reed Col. Robert Offer and Dr. Carole Rutland Marnie Salter The Honorable Julia Willcox-Lumpkin Sando and Colonel Donald Mark Sando, U.S. Army, Retired Mr. Claude Scarbrough Frank and Meg Schley Alex and Willette Shalishali Mr. and Mrs. John A. Shinkle Mollie Smith Jay and Cindy Sparks Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Staples Mary Stewart Martha S. Tubb Mr. and Mrs. Brad Turner Dr. Linda L. Walker and Dr. Steven E. Reissman Chris Weaver Mr. and Mrs. David Young

RIVERCENTER DONORS

Gifts made from July 1, 2025 - August 26, 2026

Friend

Anonymous Rod Barham Elizabeth A. Bloodgood Danny and Sandra Dawson Kelly and Martha Dimon Linda and Seth Harp Dr. and Mrs. Steven Henslee Rick and JW Jones Charlyn Kerr Mr. and Mrs. James Kimbrough Sheek, IV Mr. Stephen Stainsby Lois M. Tryon Dr. Thomas A. and Sherry F. Wade Carter and Molly Wallace Ty Webb

Bronze

Colin Martin Dr. and Mrs. Andrew W. Pippas CH (COL) and Mrs. Thomas Waynick, USA, Ret. Dave and Jane Wilson

Gold

Anonymous Mrs. W. Mizell Alexander Renee Beam Jacob and Claire Beil Mr. and Mrs. James H. Blanchard Regina Satlof and Neil Block Bob and Linda Carter Mr. and Mrs. David Hay Jo Ann and Ernie Kirk Mr. and Mrs. Justin Krieg Mr. and Mrs. Anthony D. Link Sunny Pak Sally Rotunno Marnie Salter Murray and Celia Solomon Mat and Mary Lou Swift

Platinum (Marquee)

Anonymous Maria Luisa Aranas Fred and Catalina Aranas Family Foundation Susan Berry Bernice and Mansfield Bias Mr. and Mrs. Walker R. Bickerstaff Ms. Lucy H. Bowers Mr. and Mrs. Richard Y. Bradley Sherida Brannan Frank and Jo Ann Brown Jackson-Burgin Foundation Fund, Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley Ann Burr Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Cheves Mrs. Doris Black Maj. Gen. (Ret.) & Mrs. Patrick J. Donahoe Mr. and Mrs. Norman S. Easterbrook Mr. and Mrs. Thad Estes Loretta and Tom Flowers Lee Foster and Greg Sudmeier Cindy and Spencer Garrard Gardiner and Nora Garrard Mr. and Mrs. Austin Gibson Mrs. Richard Hallock The Hecht Family Fund, Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley Laura Helton Mr. Kenneth M. Henson, Jr. Helen J. Hobbs Dr. William P. Kendall Ashok and Mary Kumar Mr. and Mrs. John T. Laney, III Elaine and John Laughbaum Hank and Mary Lewis Jonathan and Lisa Liss Dr. Robert and Jane Marcus Mary Ann Marshall

Ryan and Isa Meeks Chris and Wendy Miller Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson C. Reed Col. Robert Offer and Dr. Carole Rutland The Honorable Julia Willcox-Lumpkin Sando and Colonel Donald Mark Sando, U.S. Army, Retired Frank and Meg Schley Alex and Willette Shalishali Mollie Smith Jay and Cindy Sparks Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Staples Susan Stephenson Mrs. Clifford J. Swift, III Chip and Audrey Tillman Martha S. Tubb Mr. and Mrs. Brad Turner Katherine and Wright Waddell Dr. Linda L. Walker and Dr. Steven E. Reissman Chris Weaver Mr. and Mrs. Joel O. Wooten

Diamond (Marquee)

Ms. Betty L. Auten The Otis B. & Eleanor T. Burnham Fund Dr. Jerry Goldsmith Mr. and Mrs. Roderick C. Hunter Akitoshi and Etsuko Kan Kayron and John Laska Dr. and Mrs. David Levine Jimmy and Barbara Motos Mr. and Mrs. Jack J. Pease, III David and Linell Pringle Dr. and Mrs. Richard Robbins Stephen M. Sawyer Mr. and Mrs. William P. Scarbrough Claude and Rosellen Scarbrough Mr. and Mrs. John A. Shinkle James D. and Ruth B. Yancey Mr. and Mrs. Stephen T. Butler

Benefactor (Marquee)

James G. and Kathryn A. Hillenbrand The Sallie T. and John C. Martin Fund, Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley Al and Betsy Ramsay Rick and Jan Ussery Wade and Adrianne Wallace Mrs. Janice M. Watson Mr. and Mrs. M. Troy Woods

Curtain Call (Marquee)

Ray M. and Jane R. Wright Foundation

Director (Marquee)

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen T. Butler

Virginia Norman Classical Music Fund

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Y. Bradley Helen J. Hobbs Mrs. Clifford J. Swift, III

In Memory/Honor Of

In Memory of Dr. Davis Ronald Watson, Sr. Mrs. Janice M. Watson In Honor of Dale Goldsmith Dr. Jerry Goldsmith In Memory of Lyle Meeks Ryan and Isa Meeks

The WAVE Programming Fund

Gifts from July 1, 2025 – August 26, 2026

Anonymous Mr. Jeffrey Mandel Jimmy and Barbara Motos Mr. Stephen Stainsby

BECOME A RIVERCENTER MEMBER Ticket sales meet only a fraction of RiverCenter’s operating expenses. The balance is covered by members, donations, and sponsorships. The generosity of many individuals and corporations enables RiverCenter to bring nationally touring Broadway shows and world class artists to the Columbus region. For a full list of benefits, visit rivercenter.org.

Members’ Value to RiverCenter

• Increases the exceptional programming offered • Maintains modern facilities that are home to the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Columbus Ballet, Schwob School of Music and community events like the annual Miss Georgia Competition, the Maneuver Center of Excellence Band’s holiday concert, the Georgia Thespian Conference and many more • Impacts and inspires diverse communities by providing access to the arts

Highlights of Member Benefits

• Complimentary donors-only events • Complimentary beverage coupons • Distinguished in Applause Program • Exclusive access to box office liaison • Courtesy backstage tour of theatre with the Executive Director (by appointment only) • Early notice of new season announcement • Access to presales for single tickets or season subscriptions • Ticket exchange privileges (within the same Broadway show)

Benefits vary based on level of membership.

iverCenter’s Capstone Society, founded by the late Wendell Lewis, is our planned giving program. For over 20 years, families have enjoyed programs and productions at RiverCenter. Through a planned gift, members of the Capstone Society are creating a lasting legacy for future generations so they can enjoy the same magical experience of the theatre. When you include RiverCenter in your estate plans, you will be included into our Capstone Society of donors, and we are pleased to recognize your generosity. If you would like to let us know about your planned gift, or to learn how your planned gift can help RiverCenter in its artistic and educational mission, please contact development@rivercenter.org.

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FRAGGLE ROCK: BACK TO THE ROCK LIVE! October 25, 2026 // 4:00pm

Gobo, Red, Mokey, Wembley and Boober Fraggle discover the legend of the Celebration Stone - an ancient Fraggle treasure that has the power to bring everyone together for the greatest party of all time, but was shattered and lost generations ago.

HEATHER HENSON AND THE JIM HENSON COMPANY PRESENT

“THE SEARCH FOR THE CELEBRATION STONE” WITH Oliver Boston Leonidus Gonzalez Katelyn Harold Joel Morel

Vincenzo Faruolo Syd Gregory Trinity Estelle Harvey Abigail Torres FEATURING THE VOICES OF

DAVE GOELZ …..…………………….…………….……...…...…....….…Boober World’s Oldest Fraggle Uncle Travelling Matt KAREN PRELL ……………….………………….……………………..…..…….Red DONNA KIMBALL ...………………..…………………….………………….Mokey Cotterpin Doozer Storyteller Fraggle JORDAN LOCKHART .……………………….…………………………..Wembley JOHN TARTAGLIA ……………..………….……………………………………Gobo Architect Doozer Sprocket Gunge AYMEE GARCIA ………………………………………..Marjory the Trash Heap Henchy

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O B Oliver Boston’s avorite stage credits include Rudolph Mary oppins Rent egally Blonde eter an Footloose. He spent years ith Disney ntertainment al ays ound dancing and lover o all things U TS Oliver is orever thrilled and grate ul to give back some o the magic o storytelling and art he’s been gi ted throughout li e. To everyone or believing in him all the love and hugs Special thanks to Gerry arry David Dana the FanFam and the cast and ull company o Fraggle Rock or Angela oliverjboston V F incenzo Faruolo is an C based uppeteer uppet Designer Fabricator Actor and Singer. During his junior year o college he began interning ith im Henson’s Creature Shop and is no proud to be employed there as a puppet abricator. Guided by aith and purpose he is committed to using the gi ts talents and passion God has blessed him ith to spread joy and hope through the magical art o puppetry. Regional A Christmas Story and A Bron Tale aper Mill layhouse . T ickelodeon Comedy Central. BFA in uppet Arts UConn. Special thanks to his Mom three brothers sister ohn Tartaglia and Bart Roccoberton. vincenzo aruolo L G eonidus Gonzalez is a Trans atino artist U T alumni as ell as a member o the Clementine layers. revious orks include S uid Game the trials and egoland e ork Resort. His ritten ork has been produced ith ueerly Fest and Sapphest . He hopes to continue creating and e ploring hat beauti ul e periences aits or him and others. This is his second time ith the Rock and hopes or many more adventures ith his raggle riends leonidusg

S G Syd Gregory is a per ormer choreographer based in C A Detroit native Syd recently graduated rom the Dobbins Conservatory ith a BFA in Musical Theatre ast credits include Women of the i ht ith Chorus Girl roductions er ormer Choreographer Carrie the Musical nsemble and odspell Choreographer . They are also a Character er ormer at ickelodeon Universe Syd ould love to thank the team or entrusting them ith such a kindhearted and indecisive pal Be A esome nsta sydmgregory Website sydgregory.com

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T H Trinity stelle Harvey is thrilled to be back ith the cast o Fraggle Rock Backto the Rock Favorite credits include Broad ay at’l Tour A Christmas Story ittle ancy . O Broad ay and First at’l Tour im Henson’s Fraggle Rock ive original Red Disney Cruise ine. Regional Oliver Bet s ing ittle Women Beth nto the Woods ittle Red . roud AMDA alum. ndless gratitude to The im Henson Company Catalyst Theatricals Cindi Rush Casting and ohn Tartaglia or the opportunity to be part o a story that spans over generations. Much love to my amily riends teachers and Fraggles trinityharvey

J M oel Morel is an actor and puppeteer based in e ork and San Francisco and is thrilled to be returning to this company ational Tour Jim Henson’s ra le ock Back to the ock ive st at’l Tour orig. Gobo . Regional The Cherry rchard Marin Theatre Company . Developmental Workshops ar an o the entle Caveman im Henson Foundation Brother arth Collective . U Tisch BFA Drama . nstagram joeldmorel.

A T Abigail Torres is a dancer actor and storyteller ho is al ays e ploring di erent artistic avenues in order to learn per orm and e press hersel . Most recently she as per orming ith Sesame Street ive Say Hello and has per ormed at major theme parks like Universal Studios Florida and Sea orld Orlando. She’s e cited to no dance her cares a ay do n in Fraggle Rock

DAVE GOELZ B O F U T M The legendary Dave Goelz has been a puppeteer or over years. His characters include Boober Fraggle Uncle Travelling Matt and many more rom ra le ock and the ne ra le ock Back to the ock or hich he also serves as co e ecutive producer as ell as many iconic characters or the Muppets including The Great Gonzo Bunsen Honeyde oot Beauregard Waldor Randy and the ig Gary Cahuenga the entrilo uist Dummy and Chip the .T. Guy.

KAREN PRELL R F aren rell puppeteered Red Fraggle on the original ra le ock T series and on ra le ock Back to the ock currently streaming on Apple T . She has per ormed on many other im Henson productions or over years and has also orked as a computer animator or i ar Disney and alve.

DONNA KIMBALL M F C D S F Donna imball plays Mokey in ra le ock Back to the ock and voiced Aughra in The Dark Crystal A e of esistance. Other Credits The Happytime Murders Word arty, Sid the Science Kid, and Doc Ock’s upper right cla in Spider Man . Donna co created G O the Glorious adies o uppetry. donnakimball glopstagram

JORDAN LOCKHART F ordan ockhart is a puppeteer and riter hose ork has appeared on Apple T et i ickelodeon and T O ids. His credits include ra le ock Back to the ock The Bar arian and the Troll Canada Cre and the preschool hit Hi pie hich earned him t o Canadian Screen A ard nominations. As a riter ordan has orked or CBC ids and T O ids and is currently developing T projects or young audiences. G jordy.lockhart

A G MARJORY THE TRASH HEAP HENCHY Miami F native Credits include Broad ay ack’s Mother in Into the Woods Mama Bear in Shrek the Musical and Madame Th nardier in es Mis ra les. T lm credits include ra le ock Back to the ock as Marjory the Trash Heap and Ma Gorg Slum erkins as it the Fo Sesame Street as Rosa Abel and Marisol as ell as Dear Evan Hansen. Dedicated to mom and Brandon.

D G JUNIOR GORG PHILO Dan Garza is overjoyed that Silly Creatures nally get to visit ra le ock His notable credits include ra le ock Back to the ock Kiddin alongside im Carrey and Ariana Grande and Splash and Bu les. Dan can also be heard on many dubbed et i and Disney projects. He believes that ith inclusion and kindness the orld can be a better place or everyone. Fun Fact Dan loves the ord capybara but has a hard time spelling it on his o n.

M I SUIT PERFORMER JUNIOR GORG Re erred to as an ncendiary Actress Sangria Magazine Morgana gnis is best kno n or her trans ormative character roles across the Comedy Science Fiction Horror and Fantasy genres. Her ork can be seen in FC’s Stan A ainst Evil the a ard inning series Bryce as Fay in Dracula’s Ex irlfriend as Claire Atlas in the eb series Class Acts and she can be heard as the voice o Sallie May in the hit animated sho Helluva Boss.

M B P S M is a e ork based reelance Stage Manager. Touring The Ma ic School Bus ost in the Solar System roduction Stage Manager . O Broad ay Sleep o More Stage Manager The Death o Rasputin Stage Manager . Regional Sister Act Cape Fear Regional Theatre SM The lay That Goes Wrong CFRT SM Cinderella CFRT ASM . ducation BA in Stage Management rom AC University. Special thanks to their riends partner amily and dog or the love support. C B A VT is a recent graduate o SU Fredonia and is so e cited to be on the Fraggle Team Some o his avorite recent orks include serving as ong ake Camp or the Arts Technical Director Hadesto n ong ake Camp or the Arts Scenic Designer ighting Designer and Blithe Spirit SU Fredonia ighting Designer . Colton ould like to thank his riends amily and t o cats or their unending support C T M M is thrilled to be making her ational Tour debut. Most recently she orked at Bay Street Theater as their Associate roduction Manager. She s also orked as an A A Stage Manager Company Manager and roducer throughout the ortheast. She ould like to thank her 20 and riends or all their support especially ate Grover ho recommended this job . ducation amily Syracuse University B.S. in Theatre Management cricket ithall gmail.com cricket. ithall

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C A L S D Anna ouizos as an acclaimed e ork based Scenic Designer kno n or her Tony A ard nominated ork on In the Hei hts Hi h idelity and The Mystery of Ed in Drood A Complicated Woman Godspeed Musicals i ie The Musical un Home TheaterWorks Baskerville Alabama Shakespeare Festival Disney’s ro en Malta upiter Theatre Buddy The Buddy Holly Story Cincinnati layhouse in the ark . R D L D Credits Dracula A Comedy of Terrors The Jerusalem Syndrome O Broad ay In the Hei hts Dream irls Anythin oes The Muny The un Home TheaterWorks Baskerville Alabama Shakespeare Festival Disney’s ro en Maltz upiter Theatre Buddy The Buddy Holly Story Cincinnati layhouse in the ark . K F V D atherine Freer is a multimedia designer hose ork spans theater lm and installations. For ra le ock ive she brings her e tensive e perience in video design dra ing rom her ork on a range o productions including O Broad ay and national tours. Freer has collaborated ith major productions such as i ard Boy ent and eculiar atriot ith notable contributions to lm T and immersive e hibitions. A passionate advocate or e uity in the arts she holds a leadership role in United Scenic Artists ocal and has received several accolades including a MacDo ell Fello ship and a Drama Desk nomination. J

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By William Shakespeare

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ACTORS FROM THE LONDON STAGE: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING October 30, 2026 // 7:00pm

Five acclaimed British actors bring Shakespeare’s sharpest romantic comedy to life with nothing but their talent, a handful of props, and a whole lot of wit. 30

Professional actors from the United Kingdom bring classic literature to life in a variety of life-lessons with dynamic, student-centered workshops. This immersive residency connects students directly to Shakespeare and other great works through performance and conversation. Then the five British actors play all parts in a single evening performance of Much Ado About Nothing which is a feat in itself.

Play Synopsis News reaches the town of Messina that Don Pedro has won a battle and is coming to stay with Messina’s governor Leonato, his daughter Hero, and his niece Beatrice. Don Pedro arrives with his bastard brother Don John, the young Count Claudio, and Benedick. Beatrice and Benedick trade mocking wit as usual. Claudio admits to Benedick that he loves Hero but Benedick only teases him. Don Pedro, however, agrees to help Claudio’s wooing by disguising himself as Claudio and speaking to Hero. Leonato’s brother Antonio overhears the plan but mistakenly believes Don Pedro is himself in love with Hero. Leonato is delighted at the news of the prince’s interest in his daughter. Conrad, one of Don John’s servants, tells his melancholy master and Borachio of Don Pedro’s intention to woo Hero for Claudio, and Don John, hating his brother and wanting to cause trouble, sets out to foil the match. Don Pedro’s friends arrived masked for a dance and, in the confusions of identity the masks create, Beatrice mocks Benedick, Don Pedro woos Hero for Claudio, while Don John tells Claudio, pretending to mistake him for Don Pedro, that Don Pedro woos Hero for himself, leaving Claudio depressed. But, to Claudio’s relief and general rejoicing, Don Pedro unites Hero and Claudio for marriage.

Don Pedro decides on a new plot: to convince Beatrice and Benedick that each is in love with the other, even though both have vowed never to marry. Don Pedro, Leonato, and Claudio discuss Beatrice’s “love” for Benedick, knowing that Benedick is overhearing their words; Benedick takes the bait. Then Hero and her servant Ursula talk about Benedick’s “love” for Beatrice, while Beatrice listens; she too takes the bait. Don John, still determined to prevent Claudio’s marriage, tells Don Pedro and Claudio that Hero is promiscuous and will be meeting her lover that night, the very night before her wedding. At night, Dogberry and Verges, town officials, instruct the Night Watch in their duties. In hiding, the watchmen hear Borachio tell Conrad how he wooed Margaret, Hero’s servant, at Hero’s bedroom window, thereby convincing Don Pedro and Claudio that Hero is unfaithful. The watch arrests Borachio and Conrad but, when Dogberry and Verges try to tell Leonato the news, he, rushing to the church for the wedding, shrugs them off. At the altar Claudio rejects Hero and storms out with Don Pedro, leaving Hero collapsed from shock. Leonato believes the accusations but the Friar suggests they pretend Hero has died, while they test the truth of the claim. Benedick and Beatrice admit their love to each other. She demands he prove his love by killing Claudio for wronging Hero.

The distraught Leonato and Antonio confront Don Pedro and Claudio who ignore their complaints. Benedick arrives to leave Don Pedro’s service and challenges Claudio to a duel. News comes that Don John has fled and Dogberry brings in Borachio who admits he has slandered Hero. Claudio is appalled at what he has done. Leonato, still pretending Hero is dead, instructs Claudio to mourn at Hero’s tomb all night and then, in recompense, to marry Hero’s “cousin” (actually, of course, Hero herself). With two impending weddings (Claudio-Hero and BenedickBeatrice) and the news that Don John has been captured, the play can end with a dance.

Artists Bios PAMELA FLANAGAN

(Beatrice/Don John/ Dogberry) is an Irish actor with over twenty years of professional experience performing across Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Europe. Her work encompasses classical, contemporary, and new writing, with a particular specialism in early modern theatre. Recent credits include Doll Williamson in The Book of Sir Thomas More, The Knight of the Post/Thomas Nash in Pierce Penniless and His Supplication to the Devil, and the title role in The Wise Woman of Hogdson, all produced by Beyond Shakespeare. Other recent performances include A Brief History of Women, Deathtrap, A Christmas Carol, and The Pinot Princess. Throughout her career, Pamela has worked with a range of theatre companies, including Gilroy Theatre, Unclouded Moon, Dublin Shakespeare Society, Barnstorm, Fortune’s Fools, and London

Production Company. Her notable Shakespearean roles include Cleopatra in Antony and Cleopatra, the Provost in Measure for Measure, and the Porter in Macbeth. Alongside her performance career, Pamela has facilitated drama workshops in schools across the UK and worked creatively with asylum-seeking children, using theatre to foster confidence, communication, and social engagement. She is committed to making theatre accessible, inclusive, and enriching for diverse audiences and communities.

GRACE LILLEY

(Don Pedro/Friar Francis/Watch/Sexton/Boy) was born in Middlesbrough in the North East of England and began her foundational education at RADA before later graduating from the Richard Burton Company at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. In recent years, she has performed various roles across the Shakespearean canon, including Rosaline/Audrey/Amiens in As You Like It (AFTLS, US Spring Tour 2026), Helena/Titania in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (The Thee Inch Fools, UK Summer Tour 2025), and the title role in Hamlet (Spambo Production, Questors Theatre 2024). Elsewhere in theatre, she originated the roles of Cassie in award-nominated political thriller Red Pill (Blue Bar Productions, Lion and Unicorn Theatre 2023), and Mo in the immersive children’s audio adventure Fast Food Megaverse (The Herd Theatre 2022). Grace can also be heard voicing a variety of characters in the Ignite Climate Shorts audio play series — awarded Best Environment Podcast at the 2024 Webby Awards — as well as writing, directing, and starring in two of her own short films — Disenchanted

(2020) and Spliced (2021). She is thrilled to be returning to the company for her second consecutive season with AFTLS.

CHENISE LYNETTE

(Hero/Leonato/ Watch/Sexton/ Boy) is an actor and facilitator from Margate who trained at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. Her stage credits include Macbeth (Petersfield Shakespeare Festival), Mad Hatters Tea Party (Orange Tree Theatre), Pig Heart Boy (UK Tour), Romeo and Juliet (Petersfield Shakespeare Festival), Romeo and Juliet and Macbeth (Guildford Shakespeare Company and Orange Tree Theatre), Hamlet (Orange Tree Theatre), Seven (Mountview), Woke Up! (Turbine Theatre), and SHE (UK Tour). Her voiceover and screen credits include Playing Cards (Short Film), Slam Poet (Reply), Grey’s Anatomy Audio Spot (Disney+), and The Quiet Things (Video Game).

HAYDEN MAMPASI

Claudio/Borachio/ Antonio/Margaret) trained at the Drama Studio London for three years, graduating in 2021. His theatre credits include Passion Fruit (New Diorama); Ben Butler (English Theatre of Hamburg); Unlocking Cannons House (Attic Theatre Company); The Story of Yara (Greenwich Theatre); Romeo and Juliet (Guildford Shakespeare Company); A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Guildford Shakespeare

Company); and Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre). Hayden won the 2022 Black British Theatre award for Best Supporting Male in a play for Passion Fruit, which was his theatre debut.

ALEX PHELPS

(Benedick/Conrade/ Verges/Balthazar) is a graduate of the Manchester School of Theatre and has built a varied career encompassing Shakespeare, classical drama, contemporary theatre, and television. His recent credits include Sherlock Holmes in The Hounds of Baskervilles (New Vic Theatre), Garry Lejeune in Noises Off (Stephen Joseph Theatre), Joseph Surface in The School for Scandal (UK Tour), and Phileas Fogg in Around the World in 80 Days (York Theatre Royal). In 2023 and 2024, he appeared as Charles Dickens in The Great Christmas Feast, a unique adaptation of A Christmas Carol, in which he portrayed nineteen distinct characters, showcasing his versatility and flair for multi-role performance. Alex has a particular passion for Shakespeare, having performed at Shakespeare’s Rose Theatre in York in productions including Twelfth Night and Hamlet, as well as playing Touchstone in As You Like It at Shakespeare’s Globe. Earlier classical credits include the title role Orestes in Elektra, and Raleigh in Journey’s End. His screen work includes Waiting for the Out, Romeo and Juliet for the BBC, and recurring appearances as Tom in Justin’s House. Alongside his acting career, Alex is an accomplished audiobook narrator and voice artist, bringing a wide range of characters and stories to life for listeners around the world.

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“THOROUGHLY ENJOYABLE! ENTERTAINING! DELIGHTFUL! ROLLICKING, GOOD-FUN”

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Based on the beloved 1988 MGM rom-com that launched the career of Julia Roberts,!MYSTIC PIZZA!is a new musical about three working-class girls who navigate the complexities of life, love and family in a small-town pizza joint serving everyone from the townies to the privileged country club set. And what’s in that secret sauce, you ask? The hits of the 80s and 90s! The hit songs range from “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” to “Hold On” to “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now.” www.mysticpizzaonstage.com

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JENNIFER WERNER TOUR BOOKING BY COLUMBIA ARTISTS THEATRICALS Mystic Pizza is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

Developed by Lively McCabe Entertainment and Concord Theatricals 2021 World Premiere Production Produced by Ogunquit Playhouse, Ogunquit, ME. Bradford T. Kenney, Executive Artistic Director, Kent Bridges, Managing Director Subsequently Developed by The Adirondack Theater Festival Producing Artistic Director: Miriam Weisfeld Subsequently Produced by La Mirada Theatre, Riverside Theatre, and Paper Mill Playhouse

MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT ONE Small Town ......................................................................................................................... Ensemble Girls Just Want to Have Fun ............................................................................ Daisy, Kat, Jo, Leona Lost in Your Eyes ......................................................................................................Kat (Ensemble) Addicted to Love............................... Bill (Jo, Daisy, Kat, Charlie, The Lobster Rolls & Ensemble) Take My Breath Away .......................................................... Bill, Jo, The Lobster Rolls (Ensemble) Into the Mystic ...................................................................................................................Tim & Kat Small Town (Reprise) ......................................................................................................... Ensemble The Power of Love....................................................... Jo, Bill, Kat, Tim, Daisy, Charlie, Ensemble I Think We’re Alone Now ............................................................................. Daisy, Charlie, Jo, Bill Girls Just Want to Have Fun (Reprise) ........................................................................ Daisy, Kat, Jo I’m the Only One .......................................................................................................................Daisy Hold On.......................................................................................................Daisy, Jo, Kat, Ensemble INTERMISSION ACT TWO Manic Monday ......................................Daisy, Kat, Jo, Leona, Bill & The Lobster Rolls, Company When I See You Smile.......................................................................................................Tim & Kat True Colors .....................................................................................................................Daisy & Kat All I Need is a Miracle/You Keep Me Hanging On .......................Leona, Kat, Daisy, Jo, Ensemble Hit Me With Your Best Shot ....................................................................................Charlie & Daisy Mad About You ........................................................................... Bill & Jo with Alfie, Frankie, Lou Hold On (Reprise) ......................................................................................................................... Kat All I Need is a Miracle/You Keep Me Hanging On (Reprise) ........................ Leona, Kat, Daisy, Jo Never Gonna Give You Up.....................................................Frank, Jo, Bill, Kat, Leona, Ensemble Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now ...........................................................................................Company

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CAST Katherine “Kat” Arujo ..................................................................................KENDALL BECERRA Josephina “JoJo” Barboza ...................................................................................... LEXXI FRILLES Daisy Arujo ......................................................................................................... CHLOË LEZOTTE Charles Gordon Windsor Jr .......................................................................................JACK BAYLIS Tim Travers.................................................................................................... MIKE LEADBETTER Leona Silvia .......................................................................................................TIEISHA THOMAS Bill Montijo.................................................................................................... MATT WOODWARD Debbie/Mrs. Alfonso/Nikki/Teresa................................................................NINA-SIMONE DIAZ Aunt Bonnie/Polly ............................................................................................................SAM FOTI Mr. Barboza/Lionel/Alfie/Mickey .................................................................. ALBERT IGBINIGIE Frankie/Steamer .......................................................................................................WILL INGRAM Priest/Gourmet/Chuck Windsor Sr ................................................................ RICHARD MORGAN Mrs. Arujo ......................................................................CATHERINE RODRIGUEZ-O’CONNOR Lorna/Serena ........................................................................................................... ABBY SCALICI George/Nick/Lou .................................................................................................GABE TOBIERRE Ensemble ............... NINA-SIMONE DIAZ, SAM FOTI, ALBERT IGBINIGIE, WILL INGRAM, RICHARD MORGAN, CATHERINE RODRIGUEZ-O’CONNOR, ABBY SCALICI, GABE TOBIERRE THERE WILL BE ONE 15-MINUTE INTERMISSION. UNDERSTUDIES For Daisy—ABBY SCALICI, NINA-SIMONE DIAZ; For Kat—ABBY SCALICI, LIZZIE FITZPATRICK CÁRCAMO, For Jojo—ABBY SCALICI, LIZZIE FITZPATRICK; For Leona—CATHERINE RODRIGUEZ O’CONNOR, SAM FOTI; For Bill—GABE TOBIERRE, ALBERT IGBINIGIE; For Tim—GABE TOBIERRE, TRAVIS FLYNT; For Charlie—WILL INGRAM, TRAVIS FLYNT SWINGS LIZZIE FITZPATRICK-CÁRCAMO, TRAVIS FLYNT Dance Captain: TRAVIS FLYNT Assistant Dance Captain: ABBY SCALICI ORCHESTRA Music Director/Keys 1: JOHN TENGOWISKI Asst. Music Director/Keys 2: KALEB WILKENING Reeds—WILLIAM LEARY; Bass—EMILY DAVIES; Guitar—ANTHONY BASINI; Drums—AUGUSTO OROPEZA

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST KENDALL BECERRA (Katherine “Kat” Arujo) National tour debut! Regional: Almost Famous (Polexia u/s Penny Lane), How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Gymslip). TV Credits: FBI: Most Wanted (Co-Star). Winner of Best Lead Actress at the 2022 Jimmy Awards. Much love to her family and friends for inspiring her to dream big. Instagram: @Kendall.becerra

Mystic Pizza! Recent credits include Daddy Long Legs (JERVIS) at Cortland Repertory Theatre, Goodnight, Oscar (GEORGE GERSHWIN) at WaterTower Theatre, A Christmas Carol (FRED) at Zach Theater, Guys & Dolls (SKY) with Lyric Stage Dallas. He earned his BFA in Musical Theater from Carnegie Mellon University. Special thanks to his friends and family for their continued support over the years, LEXXI FRILLES (Josephina “Jojo/ and to God for this amazing journey. IG: Jo” Barboza) National Tour Debut! @micleadbetter Lexxi is VA raised actress based in NYC. Recent Credits include ‘Disney’s Tale of TIEISHA THOMAS (Leona Silvia) Moana’ (Moana) and Jersey Boys. BA NYC born and raised, Tieisha Thomas in Musical Theatre from James Madison is a multidisciplinary artist, performer, University. Many thanks UIA and ARC. storyteller, and educator. Her credits Thousand and one thank yous Mom, Dad, include National Tours of 1776, Elf Carleigh and Brady. Let’s eat some pizza! the Musical, Off-Broadway’s Hercules @lexxifrillz and B-Boy Blues, and television’s Only Murders in the Building. She CHLOË LEZOTTE (Daisy Arujo) is gives all glory to God and thanks her thrilled to be making her touring debut family for always believing in her. as Daisy in Mystic Pizza. Originally from @officialtieishathomas Bend, Oregon, Chloë is a recent graduate of CMM Musical Theater. Some of her MATT WOODWARD (Bill Montijo) credits include Les Miserables (Cosette), is so excited to be on tour with this Sweeney Todd (Beggar Woman), Spring amazing cast and crew. Previous credits Awakening (Ilse). She would like to thank include – Regional: Ring of Fire (David), her incredible, supportive family for always Educational: Sweat (Stan), Titanic loving and believing in her. (Barrett), Carrie (Tommy). All the love JACK BAYLIS (Charles Gordon Windsor Jr.) National tour debut! Jack is thrilled to be taking Mystic Pizza out on the road with such a wonderful cast. Favorite credits include Legally Blonde (Theater Aspen), Jersey Boys (WPPAC), and Camelot (Engeman). He is so grateful for the constant love and support of his friends and family. Instagram: @jackbaylis Tiktok: @jack_baylis

to his family, teachers, and friends. BFA: NYU Tisch School of the Arts. @matt. woodward

NINA-SIMONE DIAZ (Ensemble, Debbie, Mrs. Alfonso, Nikki Travers, Teresa, U/S Daisy) is thrilled to make her 1st Nat’l Tour debut! A MIA/JAX, Florida native and proud Cuban-American, she has trained since age two, recently at Boston Conservatory at Berklee for Musical Theater. Prev: Back to the Future: The MIKE LEADBETTER (Tim Travers) is Musical. She’s grateful to the Mystic team thrilled to make his national tour debut with and her incredible family! @ninasimondiaz

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST LIZZIE FITZPATRICK-CÁRCAMO (Swing, U/S Kat/Jojo) is a graduate of SUNY Cortland with her BFA in Musical Theatre. She is thrilled to be a part of Mystic Pizza! Credits include: Oklahoma (Dream Laurey) at Cortland Repertory Theatre, Rocky Horror (Janet) at SUNY Cortland, Bright Star (Lucy) at Quisisana. She thanks God for this opportunity!

BFA. Big love to my family, my friends and Mya! Huge shoutout to my reps at Lohne/Graham! IG: @will.ingram RICHARD MORGAN (Ensemble, Priest, Gourmet, Chuck Windsor Sr.) National Tour debut! Recent credits: Frozen (Disney Cruise Line), Matilda, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Ghost, and Bare: A Pop Opera. Graduate of BWMT. Thanks to David, Annie, and Alex at Henderson Hogan. Love to Mom, Dad, Dana, Susan, Grandma, and Sam. Follow my NBA TikTok @ richardmorgannba. Go Nuggets!

SAM FOTI (Ensemble, Aunt Bonnie, Polly, U/S Leona) National Tour debut! Regional: City of Angels (Ogunquit Playhouse). BFA: Pace University. Endless thanks to ARC and her team at CLA Partners for their RODRIGUEZ support. To her family: I love you bigger! C A T H E R I N E O’CONNOR (Ensemble, Mrs. Arujo, @samfoti_ U/S Leona) (she/her) from Chicago, is TRAVIS FLYNT (Swing, Dance Captain, thrilled to make her national tour debut U/S Charlie & Tim) is thrilled to make in Mystic Pizza! Chicago credits include: his national tour debut with Mystic Pizza. RENT (Mimi), HAIR (Sheila), and CATS Recent credits include Catch Me If You (Demeter). She sends endless love and Can (The Rev Theatre Company), South gratitude to her mom, family, friends, Pacific (The John W. Engeman Theatre), and representation, TalentXAlexander, and In the Dark (short film). Thanks to especially Lauren Smith. Instagram: Website: Avalon Artists Group, Elon University, catherinerodriguezoconnor catherinerodriguezoconnor.biz family, Max, and Dad. @travis_flynt ALBERT “Al” IGBINIGIE (Ensemble, Mr. Barboza, Lionel, Alfie, Mickey, U/S Bill Montijo) is thrilled to make his National Tour debut. Recent credits include Fat Ham (Juicy, Austin Playhouse, B. Iden Payne Award), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Lead Drifter, Cape Playhouse), and Rent (Steve, Theater Aspen). A 2025 Texas State MT BFA graduate, he thanks this incredible company and crew and hopes to spread love, light, and laughter. WILL INGRAM (Ensemble, Frankie, Steamer, U/S Charlie) National Tour debut! NYC based actor from Austin, Texas. Off- Broadway: The Vessel. International: World’s Greatest Lover. Ithaca College

ABBY SCALICI (Ensemble, Lorna, Serena, U/S Daisy/Kat/Jojo, Assistant Dance Captain) National tour debut! OffBroadway: Skyscraper. Regional: Crazy For You (Polly Baker), Grease (Rizzo), Footloose, Hello Dolly!, Phantom, and Newsies (x2!). Belmont University MT Alum. Endless gratitude for Jesus, my family, friends, Renee & Joe at About Artists Agency, and the cast, crew, and creative team of Mystic Pizza! @ abbyscalici GABE TOBIERRE (Ensemble, George, Nick, Lou, U/S Bill & Tom) is excited to make his national tour debut in Mystic Pizza! He is a recent Elon Music Theatre

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST graduate hailing from Auburn, Indiana. He’d like to thank the team at HCKR for making this possible as well as his friends and family for their support. Enjoy the show! SANDY RUSTIN (Book) is one of the most produced playwrights in the country (American Theatre Magazine ’25-’26). Her adaptation of Clue has enjoyed 5,000+ productions worldwide. Sandy made her Broadway debut with The Cottage (“Top 10 Plays of the Year” - Entertainment Weekly). Her adaptation of Dear World for NY City Center Encores! was a NY Times Critic’s Pick. Her play with music, Almost Like a Dance, is in development with Grammy winner, Edie Brickell, and her play, The Suffragette’s Murder is a winner of the Edgerton Foundation New Play Award and recent Henry Award nominee for “Best New Play.” Her musical Always Something There premiered at The Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre last summer and her newest shows, Loch Ness and Upgrade will premiere in 2027. Recipient of the Bechdel Project’s Residency, Sandy is a Northwestern University graduate and founder of the non-profit, Jokes on Her. Other works and news at www.sandyrustin.com CARMEL DEAN (Arrangements & Orchestrations) is a Grammy-nominated theatre musician hailing from Australia and based in New York. As Musical Director and/or Arranger: BROADWAY: The Notebook, Funny Girl, If/Then, Hands on a Hardbody, American Idiot, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. WEST END: Clueless. OFF-BROADWAY: Really Rosie, Everyday Rapture, Vanities, Elegies. OTHER INTERNATIONAL: Fun Home, Chicago, 2000 Sydney Olympics Opening & Closing Ceremonies. TELEVISION:

“Up Here.” As Composer: Maiden Voyage (London 2025), Renascence (OffBroadway), Well-Behaved Women (studio album & multiple regional/international productions), EDUCATION: MFA in Musical Theatre Writing (New York University), BMI Lehman Engel Musical Workshop. AWARDS: Fulbright Scholar, Sydney Theatre Award, Off-Broadway Alliance, Billie Burke Ziegfeld Award for Composition. JENNIFER WERNER (Director & Choreographer) is currently the Supervising Associate Director of The Book of Mormon Worldwide (Broadway, London, UK/European Tour, US Tour, Australia). Associate Director Broadway: The Cottage; also Follies, The Most Happy Fella, & Call Me Madam (City Center Encores!). Regionally she has Directed and/or Choreographed for NC Theatre (Spamalot, The Little Mermaid, Phantom, Cabaret), Ogunquit Playhouse (My Fair Lady), Casa Manana (Hello, Dolly!), the Maltz Jupiter Theatre (42nd Street, A Funny Thing Happened…Forum, The Wiz, Cabaret, The Mystery of Edwin Drood), and the Engeman Theatre (A Wonderful Life). Her diverse body of work as a Choreographer includes As Long As We Both Shall Laugh (Roundabout Theatre), NFL National commercials, ABC’s Upfronts, and The Drama League Awards. Choreography Off-Broadway: Bloodsong of Love (Ars Nova), The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks (Lucille Lortel Theatre), ReWrite (Urban Stages), and Things to Ruin (Second Stage), as well as Direction/Choreography for Broadway Bounty Hunter (Greenwich House Theater). Also Choreographer of The Black Suits (Center Theater Group), and numerous productions of Cabaret worldwide. Director/Choreographer of Punk Rock Girl!, licensed by Lively/

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST McCabe/ Concord Theatricals/BMG and the upcoming new musical Girls Just Want to Have Fun with Lively McCabe/Primary Wave music. www.jenwerner.com JOSHUA WARNER (Set Design) is so happy to continue his journey with the Mystic Pizza family, having first joined the show as associate scenic designer at La Mirada Theatre! Other associate credits include Spamalot (National Tour); The Producers and City of Angels (Ogunquit Playhouse); and Come From Away and Mystic Pizza (Paper Mill Playhouse). His work has been seen on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and at venues across the country, including The Kennedy Center, Bucks County Playhouse, and Riverside Theatre. He is the founder of Joshua Warner Studios, a design and fabrication company serving theatre and live events. @JoshuaWarnerStudios JEN CAPRIO (Costume Design) Broadway: Heart of Rock and Roll, Spamalot, Falsettos, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. National/ International:Clue, Falsettos, Joseph…, The Lion (West End/US Tour),…Spelling Bee (US Tours). TV: “The Gilded Age” (HBO Season 4 Background Fitter), “The Pigeon Explains” (YouTube), “Tiny Time Travel” (PBS Kids), “Sesame Street” (seasons 47-56), “The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo” (Seasons 1-2), “Manhunt” (ACD, Apple TV+). 4 nominations, 2020 Daytime Emmy Winner for Sesame Street. jencaprio.com Instagram: @jencapriocostumedesign DALTON HAMILTON (Lighting Design) Dalton Hamilton creates and designs lighting for theater, opera, corporate events and theme park entertainment. Credits include: Bay Street

Theater, Gulfshore Playhouse, Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Drury Lane (Chicago), Cape Playhouse, Nashville Rep, Ogunquit Playhouse, FreeFall Theatre, American Stage, Norwegian Cruise Line, City Springs Theatre Company, and Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Upcoming: International production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Teatro Santander, Brazil). Proud member of United Scenic Artists, Local USA-829. daltonhamiltonlightingdesign. com | @dhlightingdesign MATT KRAUS (Sound Design) Broadway: Liza’s at the Palace…, Kristin Chenoweth: My Love Letter to Broadway, Kathy Griffin Wants a Tony. Off Broadway: Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas (New Victory), Caucasian Chalk Circle and 50 Shades!, Lone Star Love. Stage Struck and Spotlight Bar onboard Princess Cruises. Regional: The Guthrie Theater, Paper Mill Playhouse, St. Louis Rep, Cincinnati Playhouse, Walnut Street, Maltz Jupiter, and Bay Street Playhouse, to name a few. Audio Coordinator for “Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon”Remotes and The 2020 NBA Reboot Bubble. Matt won an Emmy Award for his work on Disney’s “Broadway Hits at Royal Albert Hall” which is streaming on Disney+. ANDREW GRAHAM (Music Supervisor, Additional Arrangements) Andrew Graham is currently the Music Director of Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway, where he has worked with Boy George and Megan Thee Stallion. His credits include Avenue Q, Wicked, and The Book of Mormon in New York; Spamalot in Las Vegas; and the national tours of Moulin Rouge!, Wicked, The Book of Mormon, Pippin, Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Music Man, and

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST Footloose. Originally from McArthur, Ohio, he holds degrees from Capital University and Trinity College of Music in London. @andrewscottgraham ROXANNE De LUNA (Wig & Makeup Design) Ogunquit Playhouse: Wig Designer 2018 to present, Paper Mill Playhouse: Mystic Pizza (2025), Beautiful, The Carole King Musical (2024). Cleveland Playhouse: Amadeus, Light It UP! (World Premiere). Two River Theater The Scarlet Letter (World Premiere). Big League Productions: The Cher Show 1st National Tour, A Christmas Story 2025, The Music Man. George Street Playhouse: An Old Fashioned Family Murder. She was born and raised in El Paso, TX. ARC (Casting) 150 plus productions across the globe & 11 Artios Awards for Casting. Broadway/NYC: Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, Disney’s The Lion King, Chicago the Musical, Othello, Real Women Have Curves, A Wonderful World, Life of Pi, Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, A Chorus Line, Gotta Dance, Romy & Michele. Tours: A Beautiful Noise, Elf, The Bodyguard, Waitress, The Music Man. Film: Dreamgirls, Chicago. Regional: American Repertory Theater, Old Globe, Ogunquit Playhouse, Paper Mill Playhouse, McCarter, Bay Street, Hollywood Bowl. ARC, Part of RWS Global. castingbyarc.com @castingbyarc TATE CREATIVE (Tour Creative & Marketing) Led by Eric Emch, Tate Creative provides art development, campaign creation, and strategy for commercial and non-profit theater, live events, and tourist attractions. Eric is a creative director and graphic designer with 18 years of experience in the Broadway

industry, and was previously the Creative Director for Disney on Broadway, overseeing art and advertising for The Lion King, Aladdin, Frozen, and more. ericemch.com COLUMBIA ARTISTS THEATRICALS (Tour Booking) Columbia Artists Theatricals has been at the forefront of the development and expansion of the North American touring market since its founding more than 65 years ago as a subsidiary of Columbia Artists Management (CAMI). Columbia Artists Theatricals represents and collaborates with artists, producers, and production management companies, bringing performances to over 450 cities around the world. The company has represented more than 200 touring productions including the original national tours of A Few Good Men, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Annie, Blue Man Group, Sunset Boulevard, Cats, Evita, Chicago, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, among others. The company portfolio focuses on marquee titles and specializes in longevity, booking many of the industry’s longest-running tours. CONCORD THEATRICALS (Licensing) is the world’s most significant theatrical company, comprising the catalogs of R&H Theatricals, Tams-Witmark, Samuel French, The Andrew Lloyd Webber Collection, Dramatists Play Service and Playscripts, plus over one hundred new signings each year. Our unparalleled roster includes the work of Irving Berlin, Agatha Christie, George & Ira Gershwin, James Graham, Katori Hall, Marvin Hamlisch, Lorraine Hansberry, Kander & Ebb, Kitt & Yorkey, Marlow & Moss, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Arthur Miller, Dominique Morisseau, Cole Porter, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Thornton Wilder, Tennessee

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and Japan), Bring it On (US Tour and Japan), and Legally Blonde (US Tours, China premiere, Singapore). More recently, A Chorus Line toured the US, Japan, and was seen in China for the first time. Postpandemic included An American in Paris, a new production of South Pacific, Little Women, a brand-new production of The Cher Show (1st and 2nd National Tours), and The Addams Family. Current work includes our continued touring flagship production, A Christmas Story The Musical, and a new production of Meredith BIG LEAGUE PRODUCTIONS/ Willson’s The Music Man. Future seasons DANIEL SHER (Executive Producer include Legally Blonde and Rock of Ages. and General Management) is celebrating its 35th season of producing and general LIVELY McCABE ENTERTAINMENT managing Broadway tours of shows and (Originating Producer) is a global attractions throughout the world. Early theatrical development, acquisition, and highlights were collaborations with Disney management company founded in 2017 on Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida (US by Chairman Michael Barra, and led by Tours, Taiwan, and China) and with President & Producer Allison Bressi with Cameron Mackintosh on a new production the support of Associate Producers Kristi of Miss Saigon. Also, the Tony®-Award- Hess and Kobi Kassal. The company is best known for its collection of theatrical winning Broadway revival of 42nd Street properties including: Clue: A New Comedy and Susan Stroman’s Broadway production (currently touring the US), Clue: Another of Meredith Willson’s The Music Man. Bloody Murder (premiering in July of Others: Footloose (Las Vegas, US Tour), 2027), and their UK siblings Cluedo, and Titanic, 1776, Peter Pan, A Funny Thing Cluedo 2, the musical adaptation of Mystic Happened on the Way to the Forum Pizza (currently touring the US), country starring Rip Taylor, Blast!, The Who’s music musical May We All (developed Tommy (US Tour, South America, Europe, with Florida Georgia Line), and Joe Iconis’ and Japan), Ain’t Misbehavin’ with Ruben Punk Rock Girl!. With partners at Primary Studdard, and the First National Tour of Wave Music, Lively McCabe is also Chitty Chitty Bang Bang – flying car and developing the stage musical adaptation of all. More shows: The Producers (Susan the iconic films Girls Just Want to Have Stroman’s original work), Hello, Dolly! Fun (premiering at Pittsburgh Playhouse with Sally Struthers, Guys and Dolls, My in November of 2026) and Can’t Hardly Fair Lady (US Tour and China premiere), Wait (premiering at Pittsburgh Playhouse original hip-hop dance show Groovaloo in November of 2027), as well as an (Off-Broadway), Dr. Seuss’ How the original musical, Follow You Down Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (10 (premiering at NextStop Theatre in January US Tours, Grand Ole Opry, and Madison of 2027). For more information, please visit Square Garden), Dreamgirls (US Tour, livelymccabe.com. China premiere, Japan), Hair (US Tour

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PRODUCER AND GENERAL MANAGER Big League Productions, Inc. President................................................... Daniel Sher General Manager ......................................Zach Krohn Associate Producer...........................Sophie Whitfield Travel & Contracts Coordinator ............Gina Willens Technical Director ............................. Anthony Lopez Executive Assistant .................................. Riley Glick Accounting ........... Neuschatz, Neuschatz, Herman & Hanke, LLP Insurance ..........Edgewood Partners Insurance Center Banking ................................ JPMorgan Chase & Co. Payroll ............................. Checks & Balances Payroll Travel ........................................... Road Rebel Global

CASTING BY ARC Mark Brandon, CSA Jarrett Reiche, CSA // Patrick Maravilla, CSA Jaron Cole // Devi Peot // Gillian Mistry Ryan Stana, CEO RWS Global Ryan Saab, EVP RWS Global TECHNICAL & CREATIVE STAFF Company Manager .............................. Aerika Gabbin Production Stage Manager ..................... Sierra Friday Assistant Stage Manager .............. Amanda Nirenberg Associate Choreographer ............Samantha Littleford Associate Choreographer ......................Jody Reynard Associate Scenic Designer .............. Sydney Borislow Associate Costume Designer Brynne Oster-Bainnson Associate Wig & Make Up Designer.....Lisha Michel Costume Coordinator/Shop Manager .......John Beltre Associate Lighting Designer ......................Abby May Associate Sound Designer .................. Forrest Gregor Sound Supervisor ............................... Anthony Lopez Production Electrician...............................Paul Gould Production Sound ...................................Joseph Roma Keyboard Programmer ................................. Jim Harp Head Carpenter ........................................ Alan Highe Assistant Carpenter/Flyman .........................Eli Webb Head Electrician ........................................ Rose Allen Assistant Electrician............................ Addie Stafford Head Sound ..........................................Samuel Sadler Assistant Sound................................... Andrew Gazso Head Props ............................................... Erin Hurley Head Wardrobe .................................. .Carly Peterson Head Hair ...............................................Lisha Michel Production Photography................. Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade Stitchers Kendall Swartz Iraya Catalina Liv Kurtz

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VOLUNTEERS Made up of devoted, conscientious supporters of the arts, 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, email Latisha Wells at LWells@rivercenter.org. Adams, Donald Adams, Jacqulyne Adams, Sharon Adams, Theresa Anderson, Shelley Baird, Eliza (YOUTH) Barker, Sandra Barron, Belinda Blackwell, Pamela Brettelle, Jenny Broadnax, Karla Brooks, Carl Brooks, Marie Brower, Fran Buckner, Ann Marie Buckner, Eleanor Bugh, Linda Bush, Ethel Cain, Lois Canino, Edna Carter, Bobbie Carwile, Laurie Cave, Linda Chambers, Ricky Chambers, Vivian Chappelle, Eva Chappelle, John Chester, Barbara Colosimo, Alfred Colosimo, Mary Cosnahan, Lisa Cosnahan, Mary Ann Cox, Janelle Daniel-Turner, Alice Dempsey, Ginger Edwards, Eileen Elder, Ruby Etheridge, Terry Fairchild, Claire Faison, Debbie Farley, Mary Fleming, Glenn Garza, Dorothy

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McCarty, Barbara McCorkle, Elizabeth McCray, Towanda McShurley, Dennis Minnifield, Deborah Pagan-Seda, Marilyn Parham, Judy Parham, Rufus Parker, Cynthia Parks, Verdis Porter Small, Darlene Porter-Boyce, Valerie Presley-Benson, Doretha Rameau, Paulette Reed-Dorsett, Ruth Riley, Beverly Rissler, Joseph Roane, Kirk Roane, Sandra Rumold, Linda Rutledge, Wanda Samuels, Charmaine Sanford, Faye Scott, Sandra Seda, Felix Shine, Sabrina Shipman, Nancy Simmons, Louise Smith, Belinda Soltau, John Soltau, Tessie Stafford, John Steplight, Clarissa Story, Nancy Tamlin, Verlyn Thomas, Edith Thomas, Edweena Thomas, Leslie Thompson, Corey Thompson, Karin Thompson, Rita Thompson, Silvia Thornton, Melode

Tigner, Carolyn Tigner, Willie Turner, Mike Turner, Samuel Voyles, Sandi Waddell, James Wade, Claudette Walker, Richard Walters, Meredith Watson, Howard Wells, Tee White, Matilda Wiley, Stephanie Williams, Carol Williams, Juanita Wilson, Jane Wilson, Yulane

Volunteers with 20+ Years of Service Carlisle, Ann Chandler, Laura Dennis, Sharon Etemadi, Pat Gunn, Cenneta Harris, Shirley Johnson, Gloria Knowles, Jan Lenig, Audrey Lin, Patty Nerness, Linda Richburg, Joyce Robinson, Dianne Sanchez, Dolores Schlitzkus, Beverly Short, Miriam Singleton, Barbara Sledge, Sylvia Spengler, Alice Stafford, Gail

2026–27 BOARD & ADMINISTRATION 2026-27 RIVERCENTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES Lee Foster

Executive Director Austin Gibson

Chair

Ty Webb

Vice Chair

Dr. William Kendalll

Secretary

2026-27 RIVERCENTER, INC. ADMINISTRATION & STAFF Executive Group

Lee Foster, Executive Director, CEO Jim Rutland, Associate Executive Director John (J.D.) Davis, Director of Production Amanda Donaldson, Director of Development Robin Peacock, Director of Facility and Event Operations Latisha Wells, Director of Patron and Customer Services Shannon Preston, Director of Finance and Administration

Accounting Office

David Young

Shannon Preston, Director of Finance and Administration Karen Ingersoll, Accounting Specialist

Cassie Myers

Box Office

Treasurer

Member at Large

Alpna Arora Ann Burr Joanne Cogle Patrick Donahoe Alayne Gamache Kayron Laska Dannell Mastrean Marks Colin Martin Sallie Martin Laura Seavers Dr. Kaizad Shroff Cindy Sparks Travis Wade Allen Whitley

Rachel Elliot, Box Office Manger Jasper Howell, Assistant Box Office Manager Gina Bedir, Box Office Ticketing Associate Diontae Black, Box Office Ticketing Associate

Development

Amanda Donaldson, Director of Development Cheryl Roberts, Development Assistant

Marketing

Lauren Jenkins, Marketing Manager

Operations

Robin Peacock, Director of Facility and Event Operations Latisha Wells, Director of Patron and Customer Services Ishmun Holcomb, Events and Facilities Coordinator Sable McCulley, Security Lead Jay Adams, ArtsReach Coordinator

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 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 courtesy 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 New wheelchair lifts are now available in the Orchestra A and D halls, just before the steps leading down to the front of the house. At this time, the lifts require assistance from a security officer or house manager. Please ask any staff member and we’ll be happy to help. 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.

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.

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.

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 .

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.

Important Numbers

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

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

Box Office/Event Information 706.256.3612 Season Ticket Purchases 706.256.3622 Group Sales 706.256.3612 Rentals 706.256.3607 Volunteer Office 706.256.3652 Marketing / Ad Sale 706.256.3605 Development 706.256.3653 ArtsReach 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 www.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.

25TH ANNIVERSARY GALA May 22, 2027

n 2002, RiverCenter opened its doors with a bold promise – that the arts belong in Columbus, Georgia. Built as the centerpiece of the unprecedented Columbus Challenge, an extraordinary public-private fundraising effort that raised more than $100 million, For 25 years, RiverCenter has welcomed world-class performances, nurtured local talent, and created shared experiences that inspire, connect, and enrich. It is a place where stories are told, memories are made, and the arts thrive. On May 22, 2027, we invite you to join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate this remarkable milestone. Together, we will honor the past, celebrate the present, and look ahead to an exciting new chapter of artistic excellence and community impact.

TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE THIS WINTER AT RIVERCENTER.ORG

To learn more about attending or supporting this once-in-a-generation celebration, please contact our Development Office at 706-256-3653 or development@rivercenter.org

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