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MARCH 2022

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Contents 4 8 9

Welcome

From the Chairwoman of the Board and the President

Calendar of Events

Coming soon to our stages

In Memoriam

The Center honors longtime supporter Ruth Ann Moriarty

10 How to Find True Love Photo: Alice Blangero

Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo brings its exciting production Coppél-i.A. to Segerstrom Hall

12 Kids Go Live

See what’s coming in our spring Family Series

14 Relax with Sensory-

Friendly Performances

P1 Program

Cast, performances, who’s who, program notes and more

18 Center Highlights

20 With Our Thanks...

To our generous supporter of the ABT Mixed Repertory program

Photo: CDeLeon

Check out what’s coming soon to our stages!

21 Jacob Collier: Pitch Perfect

22 Donors

Thank you to the many donors who support the Center

32 Center Staff

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Welcome Dear Friends,

Photo: Todd Rosenberg

With spring comes a season of hope. Brighter colors come back to our lives and the warmth of the sun feels special with an air of optimism. As nature’s season changes, so do we, knowing that this is a time for new beginnings with the promise of more than a few memorable moments in the year. Let time transform into motion as American Ballet Theater arrives with three dazzling short programs highlighting not only the company’s incredible artistry and athleticism but also the inspiring visions of three of today’s most exciting choreographers. Catch the critically acclaimed and winner of 10 Tony Awards smash-hit Broadway musical The Band’s Visit, featuring thrilling talented onstage musicians that will sweep you off your feet. For over six decades, Ballet Folklórico de México has brought together the festive music, swirling dance, and Mexico’s diverse folkloric dance styles and rich, colorful culture to audiences. Other highlights include jazz phenomenon Matthew Whitaker; quintessential song-and-dance man Tony Yazbeck; and award-winning Esmé Quartet making their Segerstrom Center debut. There’s a new opportunity waiting around every corner to make new memories. We invite you to take a seat, relax, and enjoy the show!

Casey Reitz President

Jane Fujishige Yada Chairwoman, Board of Directors

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jane Fujishige Yada, Chairwoman of the Board | Casey Reitz, President David H. Troob*, Treasurer | Sally S. Crockett*, Secretary Wylie A. Aitken Julia Argyros Bart Asner Jesse Bagley Marta S. Bhathal Michael Botsko Deborah Bridges Mark Chan Sandy Segerstrom Daniels James A. Driscoll* Michael Feldman Moti Ferder John C. Garrett John Ginger* Jackie Glass Carole Haes Landon Wendy Hales Joseph Hensley

Lawrence M. Higby* Jason R. Howard Betty Huang Molly Jolly S. Michael Joseph Roger T. Kirwan Shanaz Langson William F. Meehan* Britt Meyer Ethan F. Morgan* Rick J. Muth* Walter Parsadayan Mark C. Perry John Phelan Pat Poss Chris Rommel* Elizabeth Segerstrom Steve Sherline

Stewart R. Smith* Dr. Steven Sorenson Connie Spenuzza John E. Stratman, Jr. Samuel Tang Kelly Thomson Gaddi H. Vasquez* Jaynine Warner Carol L. Wilken* DIRECTORS EMERITUS Anthony A. Allen Timothy L. Strader Henry T. Segerstrom,± Founding Chairman * Member of Executive Committee ± in memoriam

ARTS SUPPORTERS Katheryn Baker, Chair, Rising Leaders Council

Shari Cipolla, Chair,

The Guilds of the Center

Laraine Eggleston,

President, Angels of the Arts

John Evans, Chairman, Pacific Symphony

John Flemming, Chair &

CEO, Philharmonic Society

Marjorie Gorum, President, The Center Stars

Cindy Ramirez, Chair, The Center Docents

Craig Springer, Chairman, Pacific Chorale

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Calendar of Events April 2022 Secrets of Space April 2 & 3 |

FAMILY SERIES

Chazz Palminteri: A Bronx Tale April 2 |

SPECIAL EVENT

An Evening with Rita Rudner April 7 |

COMEDY

Verdi’s Otello April 7, 9, 12 |

OPERA

The British Invasion April 9 |

Jacob Collier: “Djesse” World Tour

Chazz Palminteri

The Band’s Visit March 22–April 3 |

BROADWAY

Steve Tyrell April 1 |

SPECIAL EVENT

HEADLINERS

April 10 |

SPECIAL EVENT

Sheku & Isata Kanneh-Mason April 21 |

CLASSICAL MUSIC

Cirque de la Symphonie April 22 & 23 |

POPS

Cirque for Kids April 23 |

FAMILY

Danish String Quartet April 26 |

CLASSICAL MUSIC

Yang Plays Rachmaninoff April 28–30 |

CLASSICS

Farfalle

April 30 – May 1 |

FAMILY SERIES

RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles April 29 |

SPECIAL EVENT

English Baroque Soloists & Sir John Eliot Gardiner April 14 |

CLASSICAL MUSIC

May 2022 Farfalle

April 30 – May 1 |

FAMILY SERIES

Organ Recital: Paul Jacobs May 1 |

ORGAN

Emerson String Quartet May 5 |

CHAMBER MUSIC

Dona Nobis Pacem May 7 |

CHORAL MUSIC

Debussy and Ravel May 8 |

CAFÉ LUDWIG

Aaron Diehl, piano May 11 |

PIANO RECITAL

Emerson String Quartet

The Music of ABBA May 13–14 |

Cenicienta

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra

May 14–15 |

CLASSICAL

May 19–21 |

May 12 |

POPS

FAMILY SERIES

The Mozart Project CLASSICS

Music from the Movies May 21 |

FAMILY

Mozart’s Requiem May 22 |

CLASSICAL MUSIC

Tootsie

May 31–June 12 |

BROADWAY

Artists and dates are subject to change; visit SCFTA.org for details and times. Segerstrom Hall • Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall • Samueli Theater 8 SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS

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In Memoriam: Ruth Ann Moriarty

Ruth Ann Moriarty (center) with Mark and Carol Perry (left) and Toni and John Ginger (right) at the 2017 Candlelight Concert

RUTH ANN SEGERSTROM MORIARTY passed away in January just two weeks shy of her 100th birthday. Ruth Ann was a cherished member of the Segerstrom family who lived an extraordinary and rich life. She was there alongside her younger brother, Henry, and the extended Segerstrom family, when the Center opened in 1986; she very generously supported the “Building the Vision”

Ruth Ann and her late husband Gene (left) with Henry and Elizabeth Segerstrom at the groundbreaking of the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in 2003

campaign for the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall; and in December of last year she was one of the pivotal supporters to the most successful Candlelight Concert in the Center’s history. Ruth Ann was a longtime Center Star and generously supported many events and the Center Fund throughout her lifetime. The impact of her contributions and her commitment to the Segerstrom family legacy are visible through what has become Segerstrom Center for the Arts as we know it today. “The Center has lost a treasured friend,” says Judy Morr, executive vice president of the Center. “Ruth Ann grew up in an agricultural Orange County and was part of the county’s change to a diverse and thriving community. Key to the change was the Segerstrom family’s land donation which became the home of the Center, and we are most grateful.” She was predeceased by her late husband, Eugene (“Gene”) and is survived by her three children, Richard, Jeanne, Donald, and her many grandchildren.

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How to Find True Love CAN YOU HELP who you fall in love with? In the 19th century-ballet Coppélia, a toy maker creates a beautiful life-size doll so perfect she appears to be real. So real, in fact, that a lad passing by sees her in the window and falls in love. His fiancé is not happy about this. He ends up feeling very foolish when he discovers the truth and renews his devotion to his real—live—love. But what about today, when materials and artificial intelligence can potentially be used to create a perfect person? Les Ballets de MonteCarlo returns to the Center in April with Coppél-i.A. Jean-Christophe Maillot, choreographer-director of the company, uses the Coppélia story as a base to explore the development of artificial intelligence. He asks the question: Is the ideal romantic partner really the flesh-and-blood creature we have always known? What happens when our actions are motivated by love of something that may not be what you think it is? Maillot has been leading the ballet company since 1993, when he was appointed by H.R.H. the Princess of Hanover. His ideas and style have often challenged audiences, and he likes that. Maillot uses a strong ballet technique “without being oldfashioned,” he says, mixing it with his contemporary sensibility. “My style is a very tiny border between ballet and contemporary,” he told The Guardian (UK). “It’s not a bland center ground, but a way of bringing a new energy, a new possibility to ballet. A way of melting the choreography so that it is more about storytelling than technique.” His dancers are equally comfortable in both dance slippers and pointe shoes. “I love to give to the audience a moment where there is a kind of reality onstage that has nothing to do with the reality in the world,” he told the Jerusalem Post. That is certainly the case with Coppél-i.A. It’s about a couple whose love is challenged by the appearance of artificial intelligence in the shape of a beautiful woman, and what happens when this new AI creature learns what

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“I love to give to the audience a moment where there is a kind of reality onstage that has nothing to do with the reality in the world.” Jean-Christophe Maillot

lies outside the workshop. We are reminded that, just as humans will not always behave as predicted, we may face the same conundrum with robots. Unlike the original ballet’s creature, who is just a doll, Coppél-i.A. is a character in her own right. As she mixes in with humans, will she discover how to feel some sort of love? An obvious question is whether Maillot would prefer to work with an AI robot rather than a live

dancer. “I would be curious to see what it would be able to do; every choreographer dreams of the ideal ballerina who would perform their work perfectly,” says Maillot. “But I think I would tire of that very quickly. Such a ballerina could never have the emotions like the artists I work with every day. I need to create emotional ties that I am giving as much as receiving. I need to share ties of friendship with my dancers. I don’t think AI could ever provide that.” He continues, “Even if it were to happen, the art of choreography will always require a soul of flesh and sweat to personify emotions convincingly.” The original Coppélia score by Léo Delibes has been deconstructed by Bertrand Maillot, JeanChristophe’s talented brother, and mixed with Bertrand’s original music. With stunning costumes and futuristic scenery, Coppél-i.A. will be an exciting experience as Maillot gives a glimpse of our possible future.

Photo: Alice Blangero

SEGERSTROM HALL Dates: April 15–17 | Tickets: $29 and up

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Kids Go Live Spring Family Series presents three shows children will love

IT’S NOT JUST ADULTS who are excited to return to live performances at the Center. The Family Series has three shows in the spring that will give children thrilling experiences—in real life! Two of the Photo: Gorgeous Photography

shows will have sensory friendly/ relaxed performances. All Family Series performances offer pre-show activities in the lobby one hour before curtain time. It’s fun and engaging, so come early and bring your imagination, enthusiasm and lots of creativity! Secrets of Space Enjoy space-themed activities. Experience a journey to Mars with a special virtual reality experience that puts you in the driver’s seat of a spaceship. Create and launch your very own rocket with a hands-on activity led by our partners at the Columbia Memorial Space Center. And bring your biggest smile for an out-of-thisworld photo opp! Farfalle Join us to learn more about the life cycle of a butterfly with the Environmental Nature Center. Cenicienta We will have fun, engaging activities and photo opportunities exploring the themes of this show.

Secrets of Space takes us on a trip beyond our solar system with Suni and Mae, sisters who dream of discovering the secrets of space. Using magical illusions and a state-of-the-art LED wall, they take the audience on an interactive trip across the galaxy to explore the wonders of the cosmos using key ideas in science and technology. But it also encourages children to find their own space in the world and discover the dreams that have yet to be explored. Thebiglist.co.uk calls Secrets of Space “A flashy, visual, magical but above all thoughtful experience which extends beyond the facts of space and time into the heart of life and living.” Secrets of Space comes to the Center from Cahoots NI, the leading Northern Ireland professional theater company producing work for children. There will be a sensory friendly/relaxed performance on April 2. SAMUELI THEATER Dates: April 2 & 3 | Tickets: $20 and up

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Farfalle is the Italian word for “butterfly,” just like the pasta shape. Farfalle is also the name of an interactive visual performance that follows the journey of a caterpillar as it morphs into a beautiful butterfly. An innovative use of dance, video, music and interactive technologies allow children to participate in many different ways. From composing songs with their feet to painting in the air, children will love this new experience that ignites all the senses. OneSuffolk Review (UK) calls it “A theatrical experience designed for the eyes, ears, knees … Images and sounds are created in real time,” by the audience and the performers. No one sits still for this performance! Farfalle, making a return appearance, is produced by Compagnia TPO, a renowned Italian dance group which creates visual, immersive theater for children. SAMUELI THEATER Dates: April 30 & May 1 | Tickets: $20 and up

Cenicienta is a modern, bilingual adaptation of the Cinderella story that tackles culture, family and the power of language. When her stepmother sends 10-year-old Belinda to the basement and tells her to get ready for a party, Belinda searches the trunks and piles of forgotten things to tell herself the story of Cinderella using puppetry and objects she has found around her. It’s amazing what can be created with a teapot, napkins and doilies and more! As she realizes she can embrace her love of poetry, Belinda discovers her self-worth and stands up for herself and her dreams, both as a person and as a member of her familia. The Austin Chronicle calls it “Captivating for children and adults alike,” and says “Cenicienta accomplishes what children’s theater should at its best.” This award-winning story-in-a-story production is from Glass Half Full Theatre of Austin, Texas. It works with performers from around the world to create original, multilingual works that employ a range of physical theater and puppetry techniques. There will be a sensory friendly/relaxed performance on May 14. SAMUELI THEATER Dates: May 14 & 15 | Tickets: $20 and up

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THE CENTER BELIEVES that every child in our community should have the opportunity to experience the joy of attending a live performance. But for children on the autism spectrum or who have sensory sensitivities, theater performances can be overwhelming and even scary. In that light, the Center presents sensory friendly/ relaxed performances (SF/R) for selected shows in the Family Series. These performances are designed not only for individuals on the autistic spectrum, but for anyone that will benefit from a more relaxed environment at the theater. The Center works directly with the touring company to adjust any loud sound cues or startling lighting changes, without taking away from the quality of the show. The experience begins even before you arrive at the theater. Each SF/R show has a Pre-Visit Guide on our website that tells patrons what to expect. It includes pictures of the theater, ushers, seating, the performance story and more, so children can

familiarize themselves with what will happen when they come to a show and are not upset by anything unexpected. It is written in simple language that a child will understand. Once at the theater, there are pre-performance activities an hour before the show for parents and children to enjoy together. When it’s time for the performance to begin, patrons will find comfortable, spaced-out seating and aisles in the intimate Samueli Theater, allowing for easy movement if you find it necessary to leave your seats during the performance. The ambient light will be low throughout the performance to allow patrons to move around safely if needed. Talking in the audience during the show is welcome, and patrons can use electronic devices if needed to make them feel comfortable. If the

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child wants to stand up and move around or even leave the theater that is fine, and if they become overwhelmed, there are designated spaces in the lobby to take a break and relax. There are also spaces for wheelchairs and mobility devices. If there is a problem, our ushers are trained to help individuals with sensory sensitivities and to ensure that each patron feels welcomed and safe, without fear of being judged or shushed. This spring, there are two Family Series shows that will include a SF/R performance for individuals with the developmental ages of 4 and up. On April 2, there be a SF/R performance of Secrets of Space. Two sisters dream of discovering the secret of space and take the audience on a trip across the galaxy while also encouraging children to find their own space in the world. On May 14, Cenicienta tells a modern, bilingual version of the Cinderella story. Belinda is sent to the basement and told to get ready for a party. Among the trunks full of forgotten things she finds items she can turn into puppets to tell a story, and in turn discovers her self-worth and how she can stand up for herself and her dreams. Both performances are at 10:00 a.m. For more information, please visit us at www.SCFTA.org/SFGuides.

DID YOU KNOW? For performances in Segerstrom Hall, Renée and Henry Concert Hall and Samueli Theater sensory-friendly bags are available for check out. They contain disposable ear plugs, a stress ball and noise-cancelling headphones for adults and children. The Center also has weighted lap pads available for check out. A weighted lap pad can help patrons with sensory sensitivity relax during a performance.

“SENSORY FRIENDLY” GETS A NEW NAME The Center’s Sensory Friendly performances have a new name. These performances are now labeled “sensory-friendly/ relaxed performances” (SF/R) as we move to the description that is now being used and recognized around the world. As you begin to see the usage of “relaxed performances,” know that they are the same low-key sensory environment that enables these children to enjoy a performance comfortably.

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March 22 – April 3, 2022

ORIN WOLF STYLESFOUR PRODUCTIONS EVAMERE ENTERTAINMENT ATLANTIC THEATER COMPANY DAVID F. SCHWARTZ BARBARA BROCCOLI FREDERICK ZOLLO GROVE•REG LASSEN BLUME THOMAS STEVEN PERAKOS MARC PLATT THE SHUBERT ORGANIZATION THE BARUCH/ROUTH/FRANKEL/VIERTEL GROUP ROBERT COLE DEROY-CARR-KLAUSNER FEDERMAN-MOELLENBERG FILMNATION ENTERTAINMENT ROY FURMAN FVSL THEATRICALS HENDEL-KARMAZIN HORIPRO INC. IPN JAM THEATRICALS THE JOHN GORE ORGANIZATION DAVID MIRVISH JAMES L. NEDERLANDER AL NOCCIOLINO ONCE UPON A TIME PRODUCTIONS SUSAN ROSE PAUL SHIVERICK present

Tuesdays–Fridays at 7:30 pm Saturdays at 2 & 7:30 pm Sundays at 1 & 6:30 pm SEGERSTROM HALL Saturday, April 2 at 2 pm accessibility performance ASL Interpretation provided by: Robert Sutton and Elizabeth Greene Open captioning by: c2 Audio description by: Audio Description Los Angeles

Music and Lyrics by

Book by

DAVID YAZBEK

ITAMAR MOSES

Based on the screenplay by ERAN KOLIRIN with

JANET DACAL SASSON GABAY JOE JOSEPH CLAY SINGER YONI AVI BATTAT COBY GETZUG JOSHUA GROSSO KENDAL HARTSE DAVID STUDWELL ALI LOUIS BOURZGUI BILLY COHEN RAMIN DOOSTDAR LAYAN ELWAZANI MARC GINSBURG LOREN LESTER DANA SALEH OMAR JAMES RANA ARIEL REICH NICK SACKS HANNAH SHANKMAN Scenic Design

Costume Design

Lighting Design

Sound Design

SCOTT PASK

SARAH LAUX

TYLER MICOLEAU

KAI HARADA

Hair & Wig Design

Casting

Israeli Dramaturg & Dialect Coach

CHARLES G. LaPOINTE TARA RUBIN CASTING PETER VAN DAM, CSA

ZOHAR TIROSH-POLK

Associate Director

Associate Choreographer

SETH SIKES

JESSE KOVARSKY

Orchestrations

Music Coordinator

Additional Arrangements

Music Director

JAMSHIED SHARIFI

DEAN SHARENOW

ANDREA GRODY

ADRIAN RIES

Tour Booking

Marketing & Publicity Direction

Interactive Marketing

General Management

Production Management

THE ROAD COMPANY BOND THEATRICAL ANDY DRACHENBERG GENTRY & ASSOCIATES NETWORKS PRESENTATIONS STEVE VARON WALKER WHITE Production Stage Manager

Executive Producers

Associate Producer

Company Manager

JOHN M. ATHERLAY

ALLAN WILLIAMS CHARLIE STONE

STEVEN CHAIKELSON

CHRIS DANNER

Music Supervisors

ANDREA GRODY & DEAN SHARENOW Choreography by

PATRICK McCOLLUM

The Band’s Visit is presented with generous support from Marcia L. Millen Mr. and Mrs. Eyal Aronoff The Center applauds

Directed by

DAVID CROMER World Premiere presented by Atlantic Theater Company, New York City, 2016. Original Broadway Cast Recording on Ghostlight Records.

Please refrain from using cellular phones, pagers, watch alarms and similar devices. The use of any audio or videorecording device or the taking of photographs (with or without flash) is strictly prohibited. Thank you.

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Cast Dina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JANET DACAL Tewfiq . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SASSON GABAY Haled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JOE JOSEPH Itzik. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLAY SINGER Camal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YONI AVI BATTAT Papi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COBY GETZUG Telephone Guy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JOSHUA GROSSO Iris. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KENDAL HARTSE Avrum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DAVID STUDWELL Zelger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BILLY COHEN Julia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LAYAN ELWAZANI Sammy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MARC GINSBURG Simon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JAMES RANA Anna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ARIEL REICH The Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YONI AVI BATTAT, ROGER KASHOU, BRIAN KROCK, KANE MATHIS, WICK SIMMONS STANDBYS Standbys never substitute for the listed performers unless a specific announcement is made at the time of the appearance. ALI LOUIS BOURZGUI, RAMIN DOOSTDAR, LOREN LESTER, DANA SALEH OMAR, NICK SACKS, HANNAH SHANKMAN Dance Captain: HANNAH SHANKMAN Assistant Dance Captain: ALI LOUIS BOURZGUI THE BAND Conductor/Keyboard—ADRIAN RIES Associate Conductor/Keyboard—KELLY THOMAS Violin—YONI AVI BATTAT Cello—WICK SIMMONS Clarinet/Saxophone/Flute—BRIAN KROCK Darbouka/Riq—ROGER KASHOU Oud/Guitar—KANE MATHIS Electric & Acoustic Bass—MARK ZIEGLER Drums/Arabic Percussion—SHAI WETZER Musician Swing—ALEX FARHA Music Coordinator: Dean Sharenow Music Preparation: Peter Foley Electronic Music Design by Billy Jay Stein and Hiro Iida for Strange Cranium, Inc. SETTING: Israel, 1996. An airport bus station, the town of Bet Hatikva, the city of Petah Tikva. THE BAND’S VISIT WILL BE PERFORMED WITHOUT AN INTERMISSION. P2

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Yoni Avi Battat

Ali Louis Bourzgui

Janet Dacal

Sasson Gabay

Joe Joseph

Clay Singer

Joshua Grosso

Coby Getzug

Billy Cohen

Dana Saleh Omar

Ramin Doostdar

James Rana

Kendal Hartse

Layan Elwazani

Ariel Reich

David Studwell

Marc Ginsburg

Nick Sacks

Loren Lester

Hannah Shankman

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Overture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Band “Waiting” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Residents of Bet Hatikva “Welcome to Nowhere”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dina, Itzik, Papi “It Is What It Is”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dina “The Beat of Your Heart”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Avrum, Itzik, Simon, Camal “Soraya” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Band “Omar Sharif” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dina “Haj-Butrus” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Band “Papi Hears the Ocean” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Papi “Haled’s Song About Love” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Haled, Papi “Something Different”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tewfiq, Dina “Itzik’s Lullaby” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Itzik, Camal “Something Different” (reprise). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dina “Answer Me” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Telephone Guy, Ensemble The Concert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Band

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Who’s Who JANET DACAL (Dina) is thrilled to be a part of this beautiful production. Broadway: Prince of Broadway (OBC), Wonderland (Alice OBC), In the Heights (Nina, Carla OBC). Off-Broadway: In the Heights (Carla, Drama Desk Award). Other credits: The Sting (Paper Mill Playhouse opposite Harry Connick, Jr.), Bye Bye Birdie (Rosie) and Lend Me A Tenor (Maria Mirelli). Thank you to Stewart Talent Agency, Danielle Del @D2 Management, Defining Artists, Tara Rubin Casting, and everyone involved with The Band’s Visit. Special thanks to Mami, Papi, all my loves and my number one, Emilio, for his endless support and encouragement. Download her solo debut album, My Standards, and follow her @janetdacal. SASSON GABAY (Tewfiq) is an Israeli actor coming full circle by portraying Tewfiq on stage after starring in the film version of The Band’s Visit, which won him many awards including the Best European Actor Award. He has been involved in theatre, film, and television for more than 40 years. Member of the Beit Lessin Theatre in Tel Aviv for 20 years. In memory of our friend Ronit Elkabetz. JOE JOSEPH (Haled). Broadway: The Band’s Visit. Off-Broadway: Merrily We Roll Along, Loveless Texas, Baghdaddy. Graduate of the University of Detroit Jesuit and the University of Michigan. Hear ‘Haled’s Song’ and more on his EP, Blu at gojoejoseph.com / @gojoejoseph. For Andrea. CLAY SINGER (Itzik) is proud to return to a beautiful production full of love, music, and connection. Credits: Barrington Stage, Westport Country Playhouse, Off-Broadway. When he’s not performing, he’s usually in the kitchen cooking a new recipe or working on a painting. Clay stands in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities. BFA, Carnegie Mellon University. Many thanks to Tara Rubin Casting, Robert Stein Management, Bloc, The Band’s Visit company, friends, and family. Instagram: @claybsinger.

YONI AVI BATTAT (Camal) (he/him) is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and composer, performing with numerous ensembles, including his Yiddish-Jazz band, Two Shekel Swing. This year, Yoni is releasing Fragments, an album exploring his Iraqi-Jewish identity through Arabic language and musical forms. Having played countless musicals, Yoni is thrilled to make his acting debut. www.yonibattat.com. COBY GETZUG (Papi). Broadway/National Tour: The Book of Mormon (Elder Cunningham), Spring Awakening (Moritz), Brighton Beach Memoirs (Eugene). Regional: The Lieutenant of Inishmore (Mark Taper Forum), Our Town (Broad Stage), The Black Suits (Kirk Douglas Theatre). TV: The Deuce, God Friended Me, Encore! Deepest gratitude to David Cromer and the entire The Band’s Visit family. Proud graduate of UCLA. For my Savta. JOSHUA GROSSO (Telephone Guy) recently played Marius in the national tour of Les Misérables. He was also seen as Usvani in PCLO’s production of In the Heights. He is a winner of the 2012 Jimmy Awards, featured in PBS’s documentary of Broadway or Bust. Josh graduated from Carnegie Mellon University. KENDAL HARTSE (Iris). Broadway/National Tour: Summer, Cinderella, On a Clear Day…, Cabaret. Select Regional/NYC: Once (Reza), Hedwig… (Yitzhak), Pericles (Thaisa), Taming of the Shrew (Lucentio), Cabaret (Sally Bowles). Development: Vineyard Theatre, Roundabout Theatre Company, New York Stage and Film, Center Theatre Group. BFA Boston Conservatory, student of Michael Howard. DAVID STUDWELL (Avrum). Off-Broadway: Applause (Encores!). Select Regional: Mary Stuart (Burleigh, Chicago Shakespeare), Sweeney Todd (Sweeney, Ensemble Theatre Company), Man of La Mancha (Don Quixote, PCPA Theaterfest), Fiddler on the Roof (Tevye, Portland Center THE BAND’S VISIT | BROADWAY

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Who’s Who Stage). Fulbright Specialist to Pakistan 2015. MFA, Purdue; BFA, SUNY Fredonia. Love to Kathleen, Nat, Nate, and all my well-loved relations. www. davidstudwell.com. ALI LOUIS BOURZGUI (Standby) is thrilled to be joining The Band’s Visit family! Regional: Hope Summer Rep. Theatre, Barrington Stage Co., Berkshire Theatre Group, Titan Theatre Co., The Theater Barn, and GhostLit Rep. BFA Ithaca College. Original music on all streaming services. Much love to Mom, Baba & Driss! AliLouisBourzgui.com. BILLY COHEN (Zelger) is thrilled to spend the year in Bet Hatikva. Regional: Billy Elliot (Goodspeed), Once (Geva), Oklahoma! (Weston Playhouse), Peter and the Starcatcher (Theatre Aspen), Million Dollar Quartet (Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, The ZACH), Soul Doctor (San Diego Rep). Workshops/ Concerts: Huzzah! (Nell Benjamin/Laurence O’Keefe), Striking 12 (Prospect Theater). He is a graduate of Princeton University. @cohenbilly. RAMIN DOOSTDAR (Standby) is very excited to be joining The Band’s Visit! Select Theatre: Kismet dir. by Lonny Price. Europe: The Phantom of the Opera, Next to Normal, Company, Mamma Mia!, Into the Woods, Sister Act, Avenue X, Evita, On Your Feet!, Jesus Christ Superstar, Sweeney Todd. Ramin is multilingual, and is fluent in Farsi, German, and English. @ramindoostdar LAYAN ELWAZANI (Julia) (she/her) is dedicated to generating new work as an act of resistance. Broadway: The Band’s Visit. Regional: Noura (Guthrie Theater), We Live in Cairo (American Repertory Theater), Yasmina’s Necklace (Premiere Stages). Development: Jeannette, We Live in Cairo, One Thousand Nights and One Day, First Down, Layalina. TV: The Code (CBS). www. LayanElwazani.com, @LayanElwazani.

MARC GINSBURG (Sammy). Credits: Ragtime (Tateh), Shrek (Lord Farquaad), Beauty and the Beast (Lumiere), First Date (Aaron), Evita (Che), Spamalot (Lancelot), The Producers (Leo Bloom), and the first national tour of Cameron Mackintosh’s Oliver! (understudied and performed Fagin). Love to Liza, Phoenix, Egon, and Baby #2! www.marcandliza.com. FB: marcginsburgspage, IG: @marc_ginsburg, TW: @m_ginsburg. LOREN LESTER (Standby) returns to The Band’s Visit after performances as Tewfiq, Avrum, and Simon during the 2019/2020 national tour. TV: 200+ credits including The Orville, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Hung (recurring), and Batman: The Animated Series (voice of Robin/Nightwing). Film Favorites: Wes Craven’s Red Eye, Rock ‘n’ Roll High School. Select Regional: Pasadena Playhouse, North Coast Rep., Los Angeles Philharmonic. www.lorenlester.com. DANA SALEH OMAR (Standby) (she/her) is a creator and proud child of immigrants. Off-Broadway: We Live in Cairo (Joe’s Pub). Regional: Frankenstein: A Ghost Story (composer/ musician, KC Rep.), We Live in Cairo (American Repertory Theatre), Pirates of Penzance (Pasadena Playhouse), The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane (People’s Light), One Hundred Dresses (Chicago Children’s Theatre), TV: Chicago PD. Thanks to my forever loves for their support. JAMES RANA (Simon). Broadway: The Band’s Visit (OBC). Off-Broadway: The Government Inspector, Serendib, Shogun Macbeth, Marat/Sade, Macbeth, Mother Courage, Tartuffe. International: Loves Labor’s Lost (Royal Shakespeare Company), Macbeth (Bonn Biennale). Regional: Shakespeare Theatre Co., Contemporary American Theatre Festival, East Lynne Theater. Film/TV: Law & Order: SVU, Madam Secretary, Chicago Fire, Conan O’Brien, A Girl Like You with A Boy Like Me. Radio: Poe: A Celebration (NPR). MFA, Trinity Rep. Conservatory.

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ARIEL REICH (Anna) is deeply humbled to share this story with you. She extends her love and gratitude to her family, both given and chosen. She would like to dedicate this performance to her grandmother, Tikvah (Hope) Melamed. ‫~ שלום רב; בכל עת ובכל שעה‬abundant peace; in every season, and at all times~ NICK SACKS (Standby) is stoked to be on tour! Broadway: Dear Evan Hansen. Select Regional: A Walk on the Moon (ACT), Next to Normal (TheaterWorks Hartford). Developmental: Saved by the Bell, Irena, The Bad Years. TV/Film: Amazon’s Z: The Beginning of Everything. Training: The National Institute of Dramatic Arts, Carnegie Mellon School of Drama ’16. Many thanks to David Lillard at Industry Entertainment and to the most supportive family and amazing partner a guy could ask for, love you Mom, Dad, and Madison. Go Jags. @nick_sacks HANNAH SHANKMAN (Standby). Broadway: Wicked, Les Misérables, Side Show, Hair. West End: Hair. Tours: Rent, Les Misérables. Regional: La Jolla Playhouse, The Kennedy Center, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Syracuse Stage, Casa Manana. TV/Film: The Last Five Years. For her family, Shane, and Charlie. @hannahbshank. DAVID YAZBEK (Music & Lyrics). Broadway: The Full Monty (Tony nom., Drama Desk Award), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Tony nom.), Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (Tony nom.). TV/Film: Late Night with David Letterman (Emmy Award), Boardwalk Empire (HBO), Where in The World is Carmen Sandiego? (theme song). Five solo albums. Four Grammy Award noms. Tony, Grammy, Obie, Drama Desk, and Lucille Lortel Awards for The Band’s Visit. ITAMAR MOSES (Book). Plays: Outrage, Bach at Leipzig, Celebrity Row, The Four of Us, Yellowjackets, Back Back Back, Completeness, The Whistleblower, the evening of short plays Love/

Stories (or But You Will Get Used to It). Musicals: Nobody Loves You (with Gaby Alter) and The Fortress of Solitude (with Michael Friedman). TV: Men of a Certain Age, Boardwalk Empire, Outsiders, The Affair. NYU MFA in Dramatic Writing. ERAN KOLIRIN (Original Screenplay). Born in 1973, his feature film debut, The Band’s Visit, won him worldwide critical acclaim. His second feature film, The Exchange, premiered at the Official Competition at the Venice Film Festival and won the FIPRESCI prize at the San Francisco Film Festival. His third film, Beyond the Mountains and Hills, premiered at Cannes 2016 to critical acclaim worldwide. DAVID CROMER (Director). New York: The Sound Inside, The Band’s Visit, The Treasurer, The Effect, Nikolai and The Others, Tribes, The House of Blue Leaves, When the Rain Stops Falling, Brighton Beach Memoirs, Our Town, Adding Machine, Orson’s Shadow. Chicago: Bug, Next to Normal, A Streetcar Named Desire, Picnic, The Price, The Hot l Baltimore, Sweet Bird of Youth, Come Back, Little Sheba, Angels in America, Cherrywood, The Cider House Rules. 2018 Tony Award, 2010 MacArthur Foundation Fellow. PATRICK MCCOLLUM (Choreographer). Credits: The Band’s Visit (Broadway, National Tour, Atlantic Theater Company); Angels in America (Broadway 2018); The Tempest (L.A. Philharmonic); Oh, Hello! (Broadway, Cherry Lane Theatre); The Lightning Thief (National Tour, Lucille Lortel Theater); Man From Nebraska (Second Stage); Blueprint Specials (Public Theater); Rain (Old Globe); Unknown Soldier (Williamstown Theatre Festival); You Are Here (Goodspeed Opera House); Savage Love (Public Theater); Wilderness (Abrons Arts Center); Permission (MCC). Upcoming projects include Fall Springs (Barrington); Unknown Soldier (Playwrights Horizons). As associate choreographer for Broadway/Off-Broadway: The Last Ship, Peter and the Starcatcher, Rocky, Murder THE BAND’S VISIT | BROADWAY

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Who’s Who Ballad (Manhattan Theater Club), Wicked as North American Dance Supervisor. ANDREA GRODY (Music Supervisor & Additional Arrangements). Broadway: The Band’s Visit, Tootsie. Off-Broadway/Regional: The Band’s Visit (Atlantic); Assassins (Yale Rep); Public Works’ As You Like It; The Fortress of Solitude, The Great Immensity, Love’s Labour’s Lost, and Venice (Public Theater); Robin Hood as Composer/MD and Unknown Soldier (Williamstown). As writer/ composer: Strange Faces. BA Princeton University, MA Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. DEAN SHARENOW (Music Supervisor & Music Coordinator). Grammy-winning record producer/ engineer. Broadway: Girl From the North Country, Tootsie, The Cher Show, The Band’s Visit, Amélie, The Last Ship, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. Off-Broadway: Twelfth Night, The Total Bent, The Fortress of Solitude (all Public Theater). Album producer/engineer: Girl From the North Country, Unknown Soldier, Tootsie, The Band’s Visit, The Great Comet, Women on the Verge…, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, Shaina Taub, David Sanborn, Stephen Lynch, David Yazbek. SCOTT PASK (Scenic Design) has designed over 50 Broadway productions, receiving three Tony Awards (The Book of Mormon, The Coast of Utopia, The Pillowman). Credits: The Band’s Visit (Tony nom.); Mean Girls (Tony nom.); Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?; The Prom; Waitress; Blackbird; Something Rotten!; Oh, Hello!; Pippin (Tony nom.); I’ll Eat You Last; A Steady Rain; Nine; Promises, Promises; Pal Joey (Tony nom.); Les Liaisons Dangereuses (Tony nom.); Hair; Finding Neverland; Sweet Charity; Take Me Out; Little Shop of Horrors; Urinetown; Cirque du Soleil’s Amaluna; John Mulaney’s Emmy Award-winning Kid Gorgeous at Radio City for Netflix.

SARAH LAUX (Costume Design). Broadway: The Band’s Visit, Fully Committed, The Humans. Selected Off-Broadway/Regional: Superhero (2nd Stage), Downstairs (Primary Stages), Blue Ridge (Atlantic), This Ain’t No Disco (Atlantic), Jerry Springer: The Opera (New Group: Obie Award), On The Shore (Atlantic), Bad Dates (Huntington), The End of Longing (MCC), Bad Jews (George Street), Man From Nebraska (2nd Stage), The Band’s Visit (Atlantic), Ultimate Beauty Bible (Pg. 73), The Effect (Barrow Street), The Humans (Roundabout), Thresh/Hold (Pilobolus Dance Theater), Come Back, Little Sheba (Huntington), Women or Nothing (Atlantic), Really Really (MCC). Feature Film: Freakshow (Maven). TV: High Fidelity (Hulu). TYLER MICOLEAU (Lighting Design). Broadway: Be More Chill, The Band’s Visit (2018 Tony Award). Recent Off-Broadway: Hercules (The Public Theater). Other notable Off-Broadway: When the Rain Stops Falling (Lincoln Center Theater, Lucille Lortel Award), Blasted (SoHo Rep, Hewes Award), Bug (Barrow Street Theater, Lucille Lortel and Obie Awards). 2010 Obie Award for Sustained Excellence. KAI HARADA (Sound Design). 2018 Tony Award, Best Sound Design of a Musical for The Band’s Visit. Broadway: Head Over Heels, Amélie, Sunday in the Park with George, Allegiance, Gigi, Fun Home, On the Town, First Date, Follies (Tony and Drama Desk noms.), and Million Dollar Quartet. Other regional, international work. CHARLES G. LAPOINTE (Hair & Wig Design) is an award-winning designer. Numerous Broadway, Touring, Regional, West End, and international productions including Hamilton (Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylist Guild Award), Ain’t Too Proud, Beautiful – The Carole King Musical, Beetlejuice, The Cher Show (Drama Desk Award), Anastasia, SpongeBob SquarePants (Drama Desk Award), Jersey Boys, A Gentleman’s Guide…, In the Heights. TV: The Wiz Live! (Emmy nom.), Jesus Christ

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Superstar Live! (Emmy nom., Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylist Guild Award), Hairspray Live! JAMSHIED SHARIFI (Orchestrations) has composed the scores for many studio and independent films; arranged music for Paula Cole, Ray Charles, Sting, Dream Theater and others, and produced recordings for several world music luminaries. He is thrilled to be a part of The Band’s Visit family. ADRIAN RIES (Music Director) (he/him). National Tour: The Band’s Visit. Off-Broadway: Sweeney Todd (Barrow Street Theater). Regional: Gulfshore Playhouse, Axelrod PAC, Pioneer Theatre Co., Summer Repertory Theatre, North Shore Music Theatre, and Weathervane Theatre. He’s arranged and music supervised for Norwegian Cruise Lines, The Randy Andys, and more. South Dakota native. www.adrianries.com. ZOHAR TIROSH-POLK (Israeli Dramaturg & Dialect Coach). Translator and dialect coach for Messiah (Netflix). Her plays: The Zionists, Six, and Home/Front were presented at The New Group, Magic Theatre and Lincoln Center Theater (directors lab), among others. TARA RUBIN CASTING (Casting). Selected Broadway: Ain’t Too Proud, King Kong, Summer: The Donna Summer Musical, The Band’s Visit, Prince of Broadway, Indecent, Bandstand, Sunset Boulevard, Miss Saigon, Dear Evan Hansen, A Bronx Tale, Cats, Falsettos, Disaster!, School of Rock, Les Misérables, The Heiress, The Phantom of the Opera, Billy Elliot, Shrek, Spamalot, … Spelling Bee, The Producers, Mamma Mia!, Jersey Boys. OffBroadway: Gloria: A Life, Smokey Joe’s Café, Jersey Boys, Here Lies Love, Love, Loss and What I Wore. Selected Regional: Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Yale Repertory Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse, The Old Globe, Asolo Rep. www.tararubincasting.com

FORESIGHT THEATRICAL (Management Consultant) is comprised of partners Allan Williams, Aaron Lustbader, and Mark Shacket who oversee and supervise The Phantom of the Opera, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Girl From the North Country, Diana the Musical, David Byrne’s American Utopia and Thoughts of a Colored Man on Broadway, the worldwide management of Kinky Boots, and the upcoming production of Funny Girl. GENTRY & ASSOCIATES (General Management) has managed more than 100 touring theatrical productions globally over the past 25 years. Current and upcoming productions include 1776, Anastasia, The Band’s Visit, Blue Man Group, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Fiddler on the Roof, Hairspray, Les Misérables, The Prom, To Kill a Mockingbird, and Waitress. SETH SIKES (Associate Director). Broadway/ Off-Broadway associate credits include: The Band’s Visit, The Nance, Tribes, and Pageant. As a cabaret singer, he performs solo acts regularly at Feinstein’s/54 Below and other venues. JESSE KOVARSKY (Associate Choreographer). Broadway: The Bands Visit, Fiddler on the Roof. Off-Broadway: Sleep No More, Seeing You, Lost Mountain, The Death of Klinghoffer at The Metropolitan Opera. Film/TV: Anna Karenina, The Muppets Most Wanted, OITNB, Paul McCartney’s music video “Who Cares.” JOHN M. ATHERLAY (Production Stage Manager). Broadway: Fela!, Xanadu, Beauty And The Beast, A Small Family Business, The Seagull with Tyne Daly and Jon Voight and Prelude To A Kiss. National Tour: Cabaret, Blithe Spirit with Angela Lansbury, The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess, Anything Goes, Fela!, Young Frankenstein, Fiddler On The Roof with Topol, Little Shop of Horrors, The Producers, and Stardust with Betty Buckley.

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Who’s Who NIKKI LINT (Stage Manager). Broadway: School of Rock (Sub SM), King Kong (Sub SM). National Tours: Mary Poppins (PA), Cabaret (ASM). Select Regional PSM: Billy Elliot, West Side Story (Ogunquit Playhouse); 42nd Street, Memphis (Gateway Playhouse); 9 to 5, Young Frankenstein, Saturday Night Fever (OPH/ GWP); Les Misérable, The Wiz, Annie, Red (Maltz Jupiter Theatre). SEAN FRANCIS PATRICK (Assistant Stage Manager) is elated to be rejoining The Band’s Visit after our 19-month shutdown! Previous tours include Roundabout Theatre Company’s revival of Cabaret, Anything Goes, and The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess. Numerous regional theatre credits from coast to coast. Proud member of Actors Equity Association! www.SeanFrancisPatrick.com. CHRIS DANNER (Company Manager). National Tour: Dear Evan Hansen, Disney’s The Lion King, Kinky Boots, Disney’s Newsies, Once, 50 Shades, The Addams Family, 9 to 5, Legally Blonde, The Color Purple, My Fair Lady, Blue Man Group, The Light in the Piazza, Annie, Oliver!, Cover Girls, Blue’s Clues Live!, and the Magic of David Copperfield. JUSTIN T. SCHOLL (Assistant Company Manager). Broadway: Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill. Tours: Miss Saigon, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder, Cinderella, Disney’s Beauty & The Beast, Shrek The Musical, Elf the Musical. Master of Social Work Candidate at Fordham University. To the moon and back Mom, Dad & Sydney. BOND THEATRICAL (Marketing & Publicity Direction) is an independently-owned booking, marketing and publicity company for live entertainment productions. Current marketing and publicity shows include 1776, Anastasia, Dear Evan Hansen, Diana, Escape to Margaritaville, Fiddler on the Roof, Jagged Little Pill, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!, The Band’s Visit, The Phantom of P10

the Opera on Broadway, The Prom and Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. Current tour marketing and booking shows include 9 to 5: The Musical, A Soldier’s Play, An Officer and a Gentleman, Annie, Blue Man Group, CATS, Clue, Clueless, Company, Diana, Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Rockin’ On, Girl from the North Country, Jesus Christ Superstar, Kathleen Turner: Finding My Voice, Lempicka, Love Actually Live, The Lehman Trilogy, May We All, Spamilton, The Brat Pack and What the Constitution Means to Me. THE ROAD COMPANY (Tour Booking). Founded in 1997 by Stephen Lindsay and Brett Sirota. In addition to The Band’s Visit, current representation includes Wicked, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Jagged Little Pill, Ain’t Too Proud, Oklahoma!, The Prom, Beetlejuice, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and more. ALLAN WILLIAMS (Executive Producer). A partner in Foresight Theatrical, who general manage The Phantom of the Opera, Moulin Rouge, David Byrne’s American Utopia, The Girl From the North Country, Thoughts of a Colored Man, and Diana. CHARLIE STONE (Executive Producer). Broadway: The Band’s Visit (Tony), A Bronx Tale, The Glass Menagerie (Tony nom.), Dead Accounts, Once (Tony), and Seminar. Current national tours: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Fiddler on the Roof and The Band’s Visit. He is a graduate of Roger Williams University and resides in New Jersey. ORIN WOLF (Producer). Lead producer of The Band’s Visit and president of NETworks Presentations. Additional Broadway producing credits include Fiddler on the Roof (Tony nom.), Beautiful – The Carole King Musical (Tony nom.), Orphans (Tony nom.), Once (Tony), That Championship Season, A View from the Bridge (Tony nom.). Initial recipient and current director

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of the Prince Fellowship at Columbia created in conjunction with Hal Prince. For and with Shiri, Nomi and Ruben. STYLESFOUR PRODUCTIONS (Producer). Broadway: The Band’s Visit (Tony), Beautiful – The Carole King Musical (Tony nom.), Orphans (Tony nom.), Once (Tony), Driving Miss Daisy, The Peewee Herman Show, Talk Radio (Tony nom.), Spring Awakening (Tony). Numerous Off-Broadway, London, and Tour credits. Love to Bridget, Stephanie, John Henry, Shelby, and Sadie our Cavalier. EVAMERE ENTERTAINMENT (Producer). Founded in 2007 by veteran theater and film producer John N. Hart Jr., Evamere has produced Once, A Bronx Tale, Seminar, and The Glass Menagerie starring Cherry Jones. Hart’s Broadway credits include Chicago, The Who’s Tommy, Guys and Dolls starring Nathan Lane, and H2$ starring Matthew Broderick. John has also produced over 20 films including Boys Don’t Cry, You Can Count on Me, and Revolutionary Road. Evamere is joined by Ian Prince as Head of Business Affairs and Ayaka Shimada as Executive Assistant. ATLANTIC THEATER COMPANY (Producer). Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director. At Atlantic, our aim is singular—to empower simple and honest storytelling that fosters greater understanding of our shared world. We are a family of artists dedicated to exploring essential truths onstage, be it a show at Atlantic Theater Company or a class at Atlantic Acting School. Founded as an ensemble of impassioned artists in 1985, Atlantic Theater Company has grown into a powerhouse Off-Broadway company, premiering 200+ works from new and established writers. From our Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning productions to our community-based education programs, we are committed to uncovering and celebrating the stories of our varied human existence.

DAVID F. SCHWARTZ (Producer). Proud to have produced The Band’s Visit from inception with Orin Wolf. Other Broadway: Once, Hands on a Hardbody. Theatre/film attorney at Gray Schwartz LLP. BARBARA BROCCOLI (Producer). Producer of the James Bond film franchise. Her stage credits include A Steady Rain (Broadway), Once (Broadway, West End), Othello (New York Theatre Workshop), The Band’s Visit (Broadway) and Fleabag (Soho Playhouse NYC). FREDERICK ZOLLO (Producer). GROVE•REG (Producer). Current and recent: The Band’s Visit, Company (London), Cats (Broadway and Tour), On Your Feet! (Broadway and Tour), Escape to Margaritaville, Angels in America. Upcoming: Diana LASSEN BLUME (Producer). Cody Lassen and Brad Blume are thrilled to be co-producing The Band’s Visit. Learn about them and their upcoming projects at www.LassenBlumeBaldwin.com. THOMAS STEVEN PERAKOS (Producer) performed with Connecticut’s Repertory Theatre in the ‘60s. His theatre passion has never wavered. Perakos has produced more than 40 shows from London to Broadway. Currently a producer on Ain’t Too Proud on Broadway. MARC PLATT (Producer). Theatre: War Paint; Wicked; Oh, Hello; If/Then; Three Days of Rain. Films: Cruella; Oslo; Dear Evan Hansen; Trial of the Chicago 7; Mary Poppins Returns; La La Land; Bridge of Spies; Into the Woods; Drive; Scott Pilgrim; Rachel Getting Married; Wanted; Legally Blonde. Television: “Jesus Christ Superstar Live;” “Grease: Live!” THE SHUBERT ORGANIZATION (Producer). Under the leadership of Philip J. Smith, Chairman, and Robert E. Wankel, President, the Shubert Organization owns and operates 17 Broadway and THE BAND’S VISIT | BROADWAY

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6 Off-Broadway theatres, and has produced and co-produced hundreds of productions. THE BARUCH/ROUTH/FRANKEL/VIERTEL GROUP (Producer). Steven Baruch, Marc Routh, Richard Frankel, and Tom Viertel have produced 85 shows. They’ve won Tony Awards in all Best categories: Play, Musical, Play/Musical Revival. ROBERT COLE (Producer) has produced more than 30 productions including the original Broadway productions of Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Angels in America, and Once. Recipient of five Tony Awards. DEROY-CARR-KLAUSNER (Producer). Tony Award winners Jamie deRoy, Sharon Carr, and Patricia Klausner are thrilled to be part of this timely production that underscores humanity, compassion, and kindness. FEDERMAN-MOELLENBERG (Producer). Wendy Federman and Carl Moellenberg have won 18 Tony Awards. Proud to be part of this exquisite musical which celebrates two cultures coming together. ROY FURMAN (Producer). Tony Award-winning productions include: Dear Evan Hansen; Hello, Dolly!; The Book of Mormon; The Color Purple; The Humans; War Horse; Curious Incident...; Spamalot and The History Boys. Current: Tootsie, King Kong, Pretty Woman, Mean Girls. FVSL THEATRICALS (Producer). Shira Friedman, Nathan Vernon, Benjamin Simpson, and Joseph Longthorne. Previous credits: A Doll’s House, Part 2; Hello, Dolly!; Oh, Hello; Waitress; Fun Home; Peter and The Starcatcher. HENDEL-KARMAZIN (Producer). Ruth Hendel: Ain’t Too Proud, Beetlejuice, Mean Girls, Fiddler (Yiddish), A Walk on the Moon. Sharon Karmazin is a Tony-winning producer. Current: Dear Evan Hansen and Ain’t Too Proud. HORIPRO INC. (Producer). Founded by Takeo Hori in 1960. One of the leading Japanese P12

entertainment companies, representing musicians and actors, producing films and TV programs besides its successful theatrical works. INDEPENDENT PRESENTERS NETWORK (Producer) is a consortium of 40 of the leading touring Broadway presenters in cities throughout America. Recent Broadway: Dear Evan Hansen; Hello, Dolly!; On Your Feet!; Waitress; and Kinky Boots. JAM THEATRICALS (Producer), under the direction of co-founder Steve Traxler, presents theater series in 26 cities, produces on Broadway, and is the recipient of 10 Tony Awards. THE JOHN GORE ORGANIZATION (Producer). Owned by 11-time Tony-winning producer John Gore. It includes Broadway Across America, Broadway.com, and The Broadway Channel. DAVID MIRVISH (Producer) is a producer based in Toronto where he operates four theatres. Mirvish Productions produces and presents plays and musicals in Canada, on Broadway, and in London’s West End. JAMES L. NEDERLANDER (Producer). President of Nederlander Organization. Tootsie, Oklahoma!, My Fair Lady, On Your Feet, The Humans, The Elephant Man, Movin’ Out, the upcoming Tina among many others. AL NOCCIOLINO (Producer). President of NAC Entertainment, a theatrical company specializing in the presentation of touring Broadway shows. He has been presenting and producing Broadway shows for over 35 years. IRIS SMITH (Producer). CEO of Once Upon a Time Productions. Broadway: On Your Feet!, Dangerous Liaisons. Film: People You May Know, Wakefield. SUSAN ROSE (Producer). Tony-winning and Emmy-nominated producer. Member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and the Producers Guild of America.

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Opening Night: June 27, 2019 STAFF FOR THE BAND’S VISIT Executive Producers Allan Williams Charlie Stone MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT FORESIGHT THEATRICAL Allan Williams Jalaina Ross Aaron Lustbader Mark Shacket GENERAL MANAGEMENT GENTRY & ASSOCIATES Gregory Vander Ploeg Elisabeth Bayer Steve Varon Pearce Landry-Wegener PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT NETWORKS PRESENTATIONS Jason Juenker Hector Guivas Shelby Stark Walker White pesci TOUR MARKETING & PUBLICITY DIRECTION BOND THEATRICAL bondtheatrical.com DJ Martin Temah Higgins Mollie Mann Marc Viscardi Wendy Roberts Melissa Cohen Simon Rosales Phillip Aleman Steph Kelleher Adrienne McKissick Bailey Ford Adrienne Richards Janiya Wade EXCLUSIVE TOUR DIRECTION THE ROAD COMPANY Stephen Lindsay Brett Sirota trc.nyc CASTING TARA RUBIN CASTING Tara Rubin, CSA Merri Sugarman, CSA Kaitlin Shaw, CSA Laura Schutzel, CSA Clare Burke, CSA Peter Van Dam, CSA Felicia Rudolph, CSA Xavier Rubiano, CSA Louis DiPaolo, Kevin Metzger-Timson, Juliet Auwaeter COMPANY MANAGER: Chris Danner Assistant Company Manager: Justin T. Scholl Production Stage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John M. Atherlay Stage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nikki Lint Assistant Stage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sean Francis Patrick COVID Safety Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Toni Ostini Associate Scenic Designers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephen Carmody, Orit Jacoby Carroll, Jerome Martin, Gabriel Firestone Associate Costume Designers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Genevieve Beller, Justin Hall Associate Lighting Designers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jimmy Lawlor, Kirk Fitzgerald Assistant Lighting Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zachary Heffner Associate Sound Designers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Isabella Curry, Josh Millican, J. Patrick Pummill Associate Hair Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rachael Geier Production Electrician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barrett Roberts Production Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colin Braeger Moving Light Programmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jay Penfield Arabic Dialect Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lamia Bensouda

TOURING CREW Head Carpenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason Duke Flyman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nathaniel Reindl Automation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lisa LePoidevin Head Electrician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jessica Kohn Assistant Electricians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Anderson, Erin Carlson Head Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gavin Little Assistant Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parker Stegmaier Head Props . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Randy Paun Assistant Props . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jakey Hicks Head Wardrobe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emily Staloch Wig and Makeup Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amanda Levens Crew Swing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keefe Kennedy Production Assistants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kate Baxter, Griffin Dohr, Eric Nolan Mattingly, Meena Shayesteh Electronic Music Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Billy Jay Stein, Hiro Iida Physical Therapy . . . . . . . . . NEURO TOUR Physical Therapy, Inc. Advertising/Marketing Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AKA Video Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HMS Media Production Photographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matthew Murphy Social Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andy Drachenberg Merchandising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matt Murphy Productions, LLC Legal Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rick Pappas, Esq. Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NETworks Presentations LLC HR Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Global Solutions, Inc. Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Consultants . . . . . Production on Deck, Cornerstone HR Consulting Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Road Concierge, an ALTOUR Company Travel Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Janice Kessler, Carson Wagonlit Travel Trucking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clark Transfer INSURANCE BROKER SERVICES Maury Donnelly and Parr, Inc. Robert B. Middleton, Sr and Meghan Coleman The Band’s Visit is presented through special arrangement with MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL, New York, NY. www.mtishows.com FINANCIAL SERVICES AND BANKING ARRANGEMENTS BY Signature Bank Rehearsed at The New 42nd Street Studios and Boulevard Carroll Rehearsal Studios CREDITS Band uniforms by John Kristiansen New York, Inc./John Kristiansen Brian Blythe, Custom painting: Jeff Fender. Lighting equipment: PRG Lighting. Audio equipment: PRG Audio. Scenic items fabricated, and show control and scenic motion control featuring stage command systems® by PRG-Scenic Technologies, a divison of PRG Broadway, LLC, New Windsor, NY. Props: BrenBri Properties, Prop N Spoon. Drum kit courtesy of Garrison at Drum Workshop. SPECIAL THANKS TO Providence Performing Arts Center - Norbert Mongeon & J.L. “Lynn” Singleton, The Consulate General of Israel in NY, Israel’s Office of Cultural Affairs, Darius Suyama, 45th St Fund, Rebecca Stone, Maxwell Williams, Tom Hulce, Lameece Isaac, Hartford Stage, Harold Prince, Ellen Pilipski, Joshua Pilpski, Sarah Pilipski, Gabrielle d’Entremont

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@TheBandsVisit #TheBandsVisit The Actors and Stage Managers employed in this production are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers of the United States. The Musicians employed in this production are members of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada. The Director and Choreographer are members of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, Inc., an independent national labor union The Press Agents and Company Managers employed in this production are represented by the Association of Theatrical Press Agents & Managers. Backstage employees are represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (or I.A.T.S.E.). United Scenic Artists represents designers and scenic artists for the American Theatre.

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Tootsie Call it “musical comedy heaven” (Rolling Stone). Call it “the most uproarious new musical in years!” (The Hollywood Reporter). Call it Tootsie! This laugh-out-loud love letter to the theater tells the story of Michael Dorsey, a talented but difficult actor who struggles to find work until one show-stopping act of desperation lands him the role of a lifetime. Featuring a hilarious Tony®-winning book by Robert Horn and an outrageously clever score by 2018 Tony-winner David Yazbek (The Band’s Visit, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels), this New York Times Critic’s Pick is “a joyful delight” (The Washington Post) that’s “so packed with punchlines, it should be called a jokebox musical!” (Bloomberg). “In these turbulent times, when the world seems out of balance, we need a place to let the good times roll,” raves Rolling Stone. “Tootsie is it.” Segerstrom Hall Dates: May 31 – June 12, 2022 Tickets: $28 and up

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Center Highlights THE LEGENDARY CHAZZ PALMINTERI comes to the Center with his one-man play that started it all! Before it became a hit Broadway musical or a feature film co-starring Robert DeNiro, Palminteri wrote and performed his autobiographical story, A Bronx Tale, bringing 18 characters to vivid life in the gripping tale of a rough childhood on the Bronx streets. The Hollywood Reporter calls A Bronx Tale “Touching, strong, honest, extraordinary,” and the Los Angeles Times says it’s “A raucous tour de force.” At the age of 9, Palminteri witnessed the murder of a mobster in front of his apartment building. When the police questioned him, he denied that he had seen the crime. Palminteri turned this into a Broadway hit which was seen by Robert De Niro, and the two collaborated to turn the show into a successful film, with De Niro directing and Palminteri starring as the mobster Sonny, who he had met as a child. In 2018 this coming-of-age story was turned into a musical. From that long-ago childhood experience, Palminteri became an actor and went on to garner more than 50 film credits, including his Academy-nominated role in Bullets Over Broadway, The Usual Suspects, Analyze This and more. You will not want to miss this tour-de-force performance as Palminteri comes full circle with his original one-man show. RENÉE AND HENRY SEGERSTROM CONCERT HALL Date: April 2 | Tickets: $39 and up

ONE OF THE COUNTRY’S TOP COMEDIANS, Rita Rudner brings her sharp wit, droll observations and genius one-liners to Samueli Theater! In her famously soft-spoken delivery, Rudner kills with hilarious and true observations about the differences between men and women, marriage, kids, aging, Botox and, of course, shopping (her favorite pastime). Over the course of a 14-year run in Las Vegas, Rita has sold 1.5 million tickets to become the longest-running solo comedy show in Sin City’s history, winning “Comedian of the Year” nine years in row. Her comedy specials on HBO, Showtime and PBS have also delighted fans for years. And not content to keep em laughing on stage and screen, Rita is also a New York Times bestselling author, having written five books including Naked Beneath My Clothes: Rita Rudner’s Guide to Men and I Still Have it… I Just Can’t Remember where I Put It! Don’t miss this hilarious evening of entertainment! SAMUELI THEATER Date: April 7 | Tickets: $59 and up

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THE BEATLES HIT THE USA in January 1964. Within weeks the American Pop charts were filled with British bands and the British Invasion was on. The U.S. had never seen anything like it, and that was the point. Pop culture was instantly transformed, re-vitalized and reinvigorated. The British Invasion—Live on Stage is an immersive multimedia show that will place you in the center of this iconic time in history. It was a golden age of pop music that changed the world and inspired a generation. There were boys with long hair, girls with short skirts, and in an instant music, fashion, art and literature would never be the same. The show focuses on the British music that dominated the charts then, and features a live band playing hits by The Rolling Stones, The Animals, The Zombies, Hollies, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Freddie and the Dreamers, The Kinks and more. Featuring huge-projection period photos and original film footage, the show recreates the Swinging ’60s, with its sense of teen rebellion. The band names may have been odd, but from “We Gotta Get Out of This Place” (The Animals) to “She’s Not There” (The Zombies), they had the hits that are still musical classics today. You’ll be “Glad All Over” (Dave Clark Five) when you relive—or experience for the first time—this exciting time.

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RAIN—A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES performs songs from Abbey Road & the Rooftop Concert LIVE, in addition to all your favorite hits. This mindblowing performance takes you back in time with the legendary foursome delivering a note-for-note theatrical event that is the next best thing to seeing The Beatles. Experience the world’s most iconic band and get back to where you once belonged with Rain—A Tribute to the Beatles. SEGERSTROM HALL Date: April 29 | Tickets: $39 and up

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With Our Thanks... French-born Michelle Rohé loves the performing arts: She is a subscriber to the Center’s Broadway and Dance series, and a fan of opera, dance and classical music. Her favorite instrument is the piano. She loves to play and loves piano concerts. In fact, Michelle knows that at the Center she will hear the best classical pianists on the best piano because she sponsored the Steinway piano used in Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Although her primary residence is in Newport Beach, she also has homes in France and Belgium and enjoys traveling to Europe. To learn more about underwriting a performance or education program at the Center, please contact Elizabeth Kurila, principal gift officer, at EKurila@ SCFTA.org, or (714) 942-6275.

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Segerstrom Center for the Arts curtsies to Michelle Rohé for her generous support of American Ballet Theatre’s Mixed Repertory Program.

Thank you to every single person who subscribes to a series here at Segerstrom Center—whether it’s our Broadway, Dance, Jazz, Chamber, Cabaret or Family Series. We literally would not be here without your steadfast support. Your confidence in our organization to deliver the best in live entertainment, year after year, not only sustains us—it drives us to do better! We are honored by your patronage and thankful for your trust.

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Jacob Collier: Pitch Perfect

JACOB COLLIER IS A musical universe unto himself. Have you watched his “Moon River” video? At times there are more than two dozen Jacobs on the screen harmonizing together. Collier brings his one-man-show to the Center for the Jacob Collier DJESSE World Tour. Collier is 27 and has won five Grammy Awards. Many of the videos he is famous for were written, performed, and produced in his childhood bedroom at the house in north London where he still lives with his parents. Online, self-described “weirdo” Collier creates his musical world by utilizing split screens and multiple soundtracks. Technology is the key to recreating this on stage. He worked with Ben Bloomberg at MIT Media Lab to make the hardware and software needed for a live performance. While he plays multiple instruments on stage, he also uses a custom-built “Harmonizer” instrument invented

by the two that allows Collier to perform the multivoiced harmonies seen on his Youtube videos. But his harmonizing ability is the real thing. Collier has what is called absolute pitch: a rare ability to recognize musical notes by ear. This enables him to sing a cappella with himself and hit the right notes every time. At home he was surrounded by music. His mother is a violinist, conductor and professor at the Royal Academy of Music’s Junior Academy. Collier grew up playing keyboards, drums, guitar and bass and his music is influenced by almost every type of music you can think of. “I love all music,” he told the BBC News. “It’s one massive language.” He has played with a wide variety of artists, including Coldplay and Pharrell Williams. “I’ve loved the experience of learning how to shapeshift my universe and incorporate different people’s styles.” He says the U.S. has really embraced his talents. “I did this one-man show surrounded by musical instruments, running between them all, and I think something about me having made my own universe and sharing it with people hit a nerve,” he told The Guardian (UK). Get your tickets and get your voice ready. As part of his energetic shows, he often conducts the audience to sing multiple-part harmonies with him! SEGERSTROM HALL Date: April 10 | Tickets: $39 and up

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Donors Segerstrom Center for the Arts is enormously grateful for the support from the donors listed on the following pages. Your generosity empowers the Center to provide dynamic performances and artistic education programs for all of Orange County. You allow us to continue our promise to become an inclusive cultural resource for our entire community. Thank you!

CUMULATIVE GIVING

Segerstrom Center for the Arts is deeply grateful to the following donors who have provided extraordinary support during their lifetime: $10,000,000 + Anonymous Angels of the Arts Julia and George Argyros/ Argyros Family Foundation Audrey Steele Burnand* Sandy Segerstrom Daniels William J. Gillespie* Mr. and Mrs. David Wayne Grant The Guilds of the Center Richard C.* and Virginia A.* Hunsaker Mr. Donald E. and Lacy Moriarty Eugene* and Ruth Ann* Moriarty Jean Moriarty Richard A. and Marilyn Kayla Moriarty Steven and Susan Perry Susan and Henry Samueli Sally E. Segerstrom and Toby Andrews Jennifer and Anton Segerstrom Elizabeth and Henry T.* Segerstrom Hal and Jeanette Segerstrom Family Foundation Henry T* and Renée* Segerstrom Ruth Segerstrom* Mr. and Mrs. Theodore W. Segerstrom Mr. Toren H. Segerstrom Veronica P. Segerstrom Mrs. Yvonne Segerstrom* South Coast Plaza Mrs. Richard Steele* $5,000,000 + Bank of America/ Bank of America Foundation Jane and Jim Driscoll Steve* and Cindy Fry/ Fry Family Foundation The James Irvine Foundation The Ralph Leatherby Family General* and Mrs. William Lyon Mr. and Mrs. George Schreyer Harry and Grace Steele Foundation Swenson Family Foundation $1,000,000 + Anonymous (4) Bette and Wylie Aitken Ginger and Tony Allen Zee M. Allred, Dean C. Allred, Carol Ann Allred Starr Automobile Club of Southern California Mr.* and Mrs. James P. Baldwin The Beall Family Mrs. D. James Bentley* Mr.* and Mrs.* William J. Bettingen Mr.* and Mrs.* Grant Bettingen Marta and Raj Bhathal The Boeing Community Foundation Deborah and Larry J. Bridges Broadway Across America

California Bank & Trust Missy and Chris Callero Eileen J. Cirillo Mrs. Mary Ellen Conzelman Cox Communications/Cox Media Sally and Randy Crockett Delta Air Lines Benjamin and Carmela Du Edison International Mr. and Mrs. Moti Ferder, Lugano Diamonds The First American Corporation Fluor Corporation/The Fluor Foundation Paul F. and Daranne Folino Leo Freedman Foundation Patricia Fredricks-Dolson Freedom Communications, Inc. June M. Fry* John and Toni Ginger Michael and Eleanor Gordon Nora* and Charles* Hester and the Hester Family Foundation Lawrence and Dolores Higby George Hoag Family Foundation Mark and Kristine Howlett The Irvine Company Mark Chapin Johnson W. M. Keck Foundation Kia Motors America, Inc. Roger and Tracy Kirwan Kling Family Foundation Margaret G*. and Thomas E*. Larkin Corey and Leslie Leyton Sharon D. Lund Foundation Times Mirror Foundation and Los Angeles Times Phillip N. and Mary A. Lyons Mrs. Colleen Manchester Paul and Lilly Merage Mercedes-Benz USA David and Kathryn Moore Mrs. Mary E. Moore Rick Muth Family/ORCO Block Pam and Jim Muzzy Dr. Henry Nicholas, III Ms. Stacey Nicholas Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. O’Bryan Pacific Life Bill and Pat Podlich Mrs. Marjorie T. Rawlins* Mr. and Mrs. William Roberts Michelle Rohé Rutan & Tucker, LLP The Samueli Foundation The Segerstrom Foundation Ms. Donna Shannon Mr. and Mrs. Ron Simon Mr. and Mrs. Douglas H. Smith The Sommerville Trust Spectrum Reach Georgia Hull Spooner* Dorothy Stillwell* Tara and David Troob Union Bank Elizabeth Colyear Vincent* Jean and Tim Weiss

Wells Fargo Bank/Wells Fargo Foundation Mrs. Constance T. Whitney* Cecil C.* and Kathryn H.* Wright $500,000 + Anonymous Howard and Roberta Ahmanson Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Allen The Allergan Foundation Doug and Jaimee Baker Dr.* and Mrs.* Arnold O. Beckman Mr.* and Mrs. Benton Bejach Drs. Fran* and Charlie* Cacha Cartier David and Victoria Collins Mary and Richard* Cramer James* and Catherine Emmi Andy and Joan Fimiano Carole and Robert* Follman Carol Frobish Harriett F. Grant* Rondell B. and Joyce P. Hanson Maralou and Jerry Harrington Clifford S. Heinz* S.L. and Betty Huang/ Huang Family Foundation JPMorgan Chase/ JPMorgan Chase Foundation Barbara and Robert Kleist Curtis A. and Varla E. N. Knauss Robert D.* and Patricia B. MacDonald Dr.* and Mrs. Randall R. McCardle Marcia L. Millen, in memory of James and Leath Millen Mrs. Mary M. Muth* NORDSTROM The Peter Ochs Family Trish and John* O’Donnell Mr. John E. Pope and Ms. Jackie Singer Charles* and Patricia Poss Ralphs/Food 4 Less The Reinhold Foundation Rockwell International Carlene Rona* Eve and Michael J. Ruffatto Bev and Bob Sandelman Karalyn and Joseph* Schuchert Nick and Heidi Shahrestany The Shanbrom Family Mr. and Mrs. Peter Owen Shea Shea Homes Foundation Janice and Ted Smith Justice Sheila Prell Sonenshine (Ret.) and Mr. Ygal Sonenshine David and Diane Steffy Susan M. and Timothy L. Strader Family Mr.* and Mrs. Joseph M. Thomas Mr. and Mrs. William Thompson Thomas and Elizabeth Tierney Thomas and Joyce Tucker Family Valeant Pharmaceuticals Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Warmington Jaynine and Dave Warner Carol and Kent Wilken *deceased

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Angelique Kidjo Angelique Kidjo April 2 April 2

2021-2022 10th Anniversary Season 2021-2022 10th Anniversary Season

LISTEN. LISTEN. FEEL. FEEL. TRANSFORM. TRANSFORM. For ten years we have celebrated the power of For ten years and we have celebrated the power of us. performance music to transform lives. Join performance and music to transform lives. Join us. 10TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS 10TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS Danny Elfman Percussion Danny Elfman Concerto with Percussion the Concerto with the Pacific Symphony Pacific Symphony Sunday, April 24 Sunday, April 24 North American premiere North American premiere of percussion concerto of percussion concerto co-commissioned by Soka co-commissioned by Currie Soka on University, with Colin University, with Colin Currie on percussion. percussion. Brian Greene, Theoretical Brian Greene, Theoretical Physicist, “Beyond Einstein: Physicist, “BeyondNature Einstein: The Fundamental of The Fundamental Nature of Space and Time” Space April and Time” Friday, 29 Friday, April 29

CHAMBER MUSIC CHAMBER MUSIC Ray Chen Ray Chen Saturday, March 19 Saturday, March 19

GREAT PIANISTS GREAT PIANISTS

Garrick Ohlsson/Kirill Gerstein Garrick Ohlsson/Kirill Gerstein Friday, March 4 Friday, March 4 Conrad Tao Conrad Tao Sunday, April 10 Sunday, April 10 Emanuel Ax Emanuel Ax Tuesday, April 19 Tuesday, April 19 Yefim Bronfman Yefim Bronfman Friday, May 6 Friday, May 6

SPECIAL EVENTS SPECIAL EVENTS in partnership with

in partnershipSociety with Philharmonic Philharmonic Society Academy of St Martin in the Academy of StBell Martin in the Fields: Joshua Fields: Joshua Bell Friday, March 11 Friday, March 11 Edgar Meyer with Edgar Meyer with Scottish Ensemble Scottish Ensemble Saturday, April 9 Saturday, April 9

JAZZ JAZZ

Delfeayo Marsalis Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra & the Uptown Jazz Saturday, March 12Orchestra Saturday, March 12 Grant Stewart Quintet Grant Stewart Quintet Saturday, March 26 Saturday, March 26 Mike Garson with Hubert Laws Mike Garson with Hubert Laws Saturday, April 30 Saturday, April 30

OPERA OPERA

Parnasses Opera “Love, Parnasses Opera “Love, Betrayal, and Vengeance” Betrayal, and Vengeance” Sunday, March 27 Sunday, March 27

SUNDAYS@SOKA SUNDAYS@SOKA

Pacific Symphony Pacific Symphony Chamber Orchestra Chamber Orchestra Sunday, March 20 and May 1 Sunday, March 20 and May 1

WORLD WORLD

Angelique Angelique Kidjo Kidjo Saturday, 2 Saturday, April April 2

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Corporate and Foundation Support Segerstrom Center for the Arts is pleased to thank the following corporations and foundations for providing annual contributions to the Center in support of our artistic and community education programs and our special event and performance sponsorships throughout the year.*

LEAD PERFORMANCE AND EDUCATION SPONSORS

JAMES PREVITI FAMILY FOUNDATION

BLOCK & HARDSCAPE

Family Owned Since 1946

THE SEGERSTROM FOUNDATION

2021 CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION SUPPORTERS Anonymous ABM Industries Behr Paint Company Brown & Streza, LLP Canterbury Consulting Chanil Foundation Charles Schwab Chubb Insurance Crean Foundation E. Nakamichi Foundation EnergizeStudents.org The Fletcher Jones Foundation Golden State Foods Foundation Max Factor Family Foundation Nordstrom Orange County Community Foundation SoCal Gas Warne Family Charitable Foundation WealthWise Financial Services Wood Gutmann & Bogart Insurance Brokers Yamaha Corporation of America

To learn more about the Center’s corporate and foundation partnership opportunities and the benefits available, please contact CorpSupport@SCFTA.org or (714) 942-6302.

BUSINESS LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE

A special thank you to the Center’s Business Leadership Committee for demonstrating their citizenship and supporting our innovative arts education programs. Co-Chairs: James C. Cascone, Deloitte & Touche, LLP Lupe Erwin, Wood Gutmann & Bogart Insurance Brokers Members: Zelma M. Allred, Pool Water Products Jesse D. Bagley, PeopleSpace Mark G. Cook, SingerLewak LLP John Evans Loreen Gilbert, WealthWise Financial Services Joseph Hensley, U.S. Bank Lawrence M. Higby David Jewell, Yamaha Corporation of America Roger Kirwan, Woodside Credit Jack Kline, Christie Digital Andrew Low, UBS Financial Services William F. Meehan, Rutan & Tucker, LLP Rick Muth, ORCO Block & Hardscape Rick Nogueira, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Mark C. Perry, Bank of America Merrill Lynch Tim Strader, Starpointe Ventures Richard Streza, Brown & Streza, LLP Samuel Tang, TriGuard Montauk Gaddi Vasquez * as of January 4, 2022

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Donors CENTER FUND

The Center Fund provides general operating support on an annual basis for Segestrom Center for the Arts and its programs. We are honored to recognize the following individuals, corporations and foundations for their gifts between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021. Your generosity makes a difference every day—and we thank you! To learn more about the Center Fund and the benefits of giving, please contact Malika Middlebrooks at (714) 942-6214, or MMiddlebrooks@ SCFTA.org. $200,000+ The Guilds of the Center Philip N. and Mary A. Lyons $100,000+ Anonymous (2) Kevin and Denise Cassin Kling Family Foundation/Jackie Glass Mr. and Mrs. Hans Imhof Mr. and Mrs. Robert Meyer Elizabeth and Henry T.* Segerstrom $50,000+ Ginger and Tony Allen Julia and George Argyros/ Argyros Family Foundation Marta and Raj Bhathal Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bland Deborah and Larry J. Bridges Douglas T. Burch, Jr.* Sally and Randy Crockett Sandy Segerstrom Daniels Jane and Jim Driscoll Moti and Idit Ferder Andy and Joan Fimiano John and Toni Ginger Mr. and Ms. Mark Hales Lawrence and Dolores Higby S.L. and Betty Huang/ Huang Family Foundation Mike and Lynn Joseph Roger and Tracy Kirwan Dale Landon and Carole Haes Landon Mr. and Mrs. William F. Meehan Rick Muth Family/ORCO Block Dr. Walter and Mrs. Svetlana Parsadayan John and Sherry Phelan Bill and Pat Podlich David and Molly Pyott Foundation Michelle Rohé Michael* and Stacy Schlinger Stewart R. Smith and Robin A. Ferracone Steven M. Sorenson, M.D. Connie and Dr. Peter Spenuzza Tammy and Samuel Tang Tara and David Troob Jaynine and Dave Warner Carol and Kent Wilken Charles and Ling Zhang $35,000+ Eileen J. Cirillo The Phillips Family Trust Ronna and Bill Shipman $25,000+ Mr. and Mrs. Eyal Aronoff

The Beall Family Steven and Herma Brenneis Ann Conway Family Bobbi Cox Mary and Richard* Cramer Maria Declusin Allan* and Sandy Fainbarg Diane and Joyce Froot GOAL Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Gross Mr. and Mrs. Jason Howard Diane and Harry Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Burt Jolly Deborah H. and Jeffrey H. Margolis Mr. and Mrs. James V. Mazzo Marcia L. Millen, in memory of James and Leath Millen Haydee and Carlos A. Mollura Trish and John* O’Donnell PeopleSpace Patricia Poss Wilfred M. and Janet A. Roof Foundation Bev and Bob Sandelman Honorable H. Warren and Janet Siegel The Tappan Foundation Amy Vieth Ms. Carolyn Zarate $15,000+ Dr. and Mrs. Bartley Asner The Cameron Family Foundation Janet L. Curci Robert* and LaDorna* Eichenberg Angela Friedman Mrs. Robin Glasser Maralou and Jerry Harrington Kim and Scott Harris-Weiner Dr. and Mrs. Gary T. Jenkins Dr. and Mrs. William J. Link Douglas (Tad) Lowrey and Gayle Lowrey Mr. John R. Patterson Mary Phillipp and David Johnson Donna and Ray Thagard, Jr. Stacey and Paul Von Berg $10,000+ Anonymous (2) Tom and Pam Bender Mr. and Mrs. James R. Bergman California First National Bank Mrs. Bridget Ford Founders Plus Mr. and Mrs. John C. Garrett Rondell B. and Joyce P. Hanson Ms. Marci Hollander Gay and Rob Johnson Harmon and Lea Kong Mr. and Mrs. Bruce W. Kuluris Patricia and Stephen Scarborough Mr. and Mrs. Bert Selva $5,000+ Dr. and Mrs. Cyrus Arman Katheryn Baker Sally Bender Toni and Steven Berlinger Lisa and Richard Merage The Bish Family Barbara and Alex Bowie Sylvia Burnett Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence D. Cancellieri Gunnel Cole Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Dean

Peter and Suzanne Desforges P. K. Donahoe Benjamin and Carmela Du Roger du Plessis Dr. and Mrs. David Eggleston Ms. Lupe Erwin Mrs. Nancy Field Cliff and Kathy Fleming Lynn and Douglas K. Freeman Marie and Robert* Gray Antoinette Green, Joanne Scott* and Peggy Wiemann Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Grody Karen Hardin-Swickard Ms. Kerry L. Hedley Mr. and Mrs. William K. Hood Michelle and Paul Janavs Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy M. Jones Nicole and Steve Joseph Eve Kornyei Curtis A. and Varla E. N. Knauss Dr. and Mrs. Milton Legome Jim and Gale Luce Robert D.* and Patricia B. MacDonald MaxMara Lauri McIntosh and John Bottjer Rebecca and Carl McLarand Paul and Lilly Merage John and Karen Meston Eugene* and Ruth Ann Moriarty Mr. and Mrs. Keith Murray Pam and Jim Muzzy Bob and Christie Narver Mr. and Mrs. Brian Niccol Yvette Pergola Robert and Helga Pralle Family Foundation Mary and Carl Raymond Jan Vitti Rubel Sandy and Harriet Sandhu David and Orva Schramm Dr. and Mrs. Charles Steinmann Sue and Ralph Stern Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Strader Swenson Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. R. David Threshie, Jr. Jonathan Varenchik Mrs. Valaree Wahler Mrs. Linda Yellin* Mr. and Mrs. Allen Yourman $2,500+ Anonymous (2) Mr. and Mrs. Howard Abel Bette and Wylie Aitken Mr.* and Mrs. Byron Allumbaugh A’Maree’s, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Anderson Ms. Stephanie Argyros Dr. and Mrs. Leslie A. Bain Mr.* and Mrs. Dror J. Benjamin Mr. and Mrs. Joel Benkie Mr. and Mrs. Michael M. Berns Dr.* and Mrs. John R. Betson Mr. and Mrs. David C. Brown Mary and John Carrington Ms. Donna Carter Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Chapman Mr. and Mrs. David W. Chonette Ms. Shari Cipolla Mrs. Mary Ellen Conzelman Corkett/Myers Families Michael and Anne Crawford Mr. and Mrs. David M. Cunningham

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Donors John L. Curci Noël Davis Gregg Denicola, M.D. Diana Martin Gifts Mr. and Mrs. John P. Dieterich Jr. Mrs. Sandra DiSario Jerry and Kathy Dunlap Judi Dutton Mr. and Mrs. W. James Edwards III Mr. and Mrs. David Emmes II Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Eng Mr. and Mrs. Donald P. Evarts Ashley and Zach Fischer Mrs. Victoria L. Fitch Mr. and Mrs. Richard Flanagan Carole and Robert* Follman Fountain Orthotics & Prosthetics Mr. and Mrs. Raymond J. Francis Iris and Arnold Frankel Mrs. Sandra M. French Steve* and Cindy Fry Mike and Sharon Galassi Dr. and Mrs. Alan B. Gazzaniga Michael and Eleanor Gordon Ms. Mary Gilly Graham Dr. Pauliana Hall Marlene and Sam* Hamontree Pat and Gene Hancock Mr. and Mrs. Terry Hartshorn and Family Angela Sue Helin Gavin and Ninetta Herbert Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Himes David L. Horowitz Family Mr.* and Mrs. R. S. Hoyt, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Irwin Teri Kennady Dr. Douglas and Sandra Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Jaffee Donna and David* Janes Tom Jenkins Barbara Hiller Johnson Ms. Rosana Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Chris Jones Don and Soogie Kang Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Keith Keller/Anderle LLP Mr. Daryl S. Kling Karla Kraft and Anderee Berengian Peter C. and Bonnie S. Kremer Dr. and Mrs. Paul K. Lam Ms. Michelle Lee Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Lester Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Edward LeVasseur, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Randall W. Lewis Corey and Leslie Leyton Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Mairena Patricia Ann and Robert M. Marshall Charles* and Twyla Martin Dr.* and Mrs. Randall R. McCardle Toni and Terry McDonald Susan Mears Mr. Vijay Mehta and Ms. Brittany Zarse Mr. and Mrs. Peter T. Meltzer Louise Merage Gail Meredith and Dean Garrison Moises Montoya Tom and Naomi Moon Mr. and Mrs. Michael Moorhead Harvey and Leslie Moore The Minoru Nitta Family Evelyn and Pete Parrella Mr. and Mrs. William O. Passo John and Pat Peller

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Perricone Mr. Willard Pierce Johni Pittenger Carol Primm Harriett Proctor Marcia Kay and Ron Radelet Walter and Renate Rados John Rallis and Mary Lynn Bergman-Rallis Suzanne C. and Jim H. Reinhardt Joan Riach-Gayner Marilyn Hester Robbins and William H. Robbins Georgia and Robert Roth Mr.* and Mrs. Jack A. Sage Ms. Pamela M. Schmider Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Schneider Mr. and Mrs. George Schreyer Ms. Denise Schuler Mr. and Mrs. Theodore W. Segerstrom Joan and Alan Sellers Mr.* and Mrs. William N. Shattuck Claudette Shaw Ms. Maureen Shea Mr. and Mrs. Ron Simon Dr. John J. Smith and Mr. Edward R. Escoto Ms. Kim Smith Linda I. Smith Foundation Justice Sheila Prell Sonenshine (Ret.) and Mr. Ygal Sonenshine Mr. and Mrs. Dean Spanos Mindy and Glenn Stearns Dr. and Mrs. Barry D. Steele Marilen and Martin* Steiger Susan M. and Timothy L. Strader Family Nancy Tseng S. Vander Wal and S. Vincent Megan and John Waldeck S. Gayle Widyolar, M.D. Hal and Cheri Wright Paul and Cheryl Wyrick Mr. and Mrs. Dean J. Zipser $1,500+ Anonymous Robert E. & Teresa M. Burns Ms. Kathy R. Akashi Ms. Donna Anderson and Mr. Ronald Willut Sharon Barrett Barbara J. Benson Ms. Donna S. Bianchi Phil and Judy Binder Randy and Maria Blake Mark and Marilyn Bleak Bill and Judy Brady Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Brandes In memory of John Brierly Karly Brown Thiret Charlie and Margie Bunten Nancy N. Burnett Mr. Robert E. Burns Mr. Brian Lindley and Mrs. Maile Busby-Lindley Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Callahan Missy and Chris Callero Ms. Donna F. Calvert Jean Campbell Mr. and Mrs. William Chiles Ms. Sharon A. Cleaver Robert and Diana Clemmer Ms. Mary Coates Gail and Jim Daniels Barbara and Adrian DeGroot

Joan M. Donahue Kathy Douglas Monica and Scott Duggan Frances L. Dye Shari and Harry Esayian Mr. Hamed Farid and Ms. Hoa Phan Dottie and Bill Feeney Ray* and Pat Felbinger Tom and Darlynn Fellman, in memory of Alan Simon Ms. Kaaryn File Mrs. Cristy Fischbeck Christine Flowers Janet Ford Ms. Jacqueline Fox Loretta Freund and Howard DeMar Mr.* and Mrs.* T. Fukunaga/ Kay K. Fukunaga Marte* and Jack Ganoung Joan Garner Mr. Abdi Goodarzi Gerrie Goodreau Mr. and Mrs. Larry Gorum Gary and Linda Greene Kathy and Carl Greenwood Sharon and John Gregg Mr. and Mrs. Gene Hartline Hendo Henderson Gary* and Sara, Frank and Brad Hinman Carl and Ruby Hoffman Toni Hoyt Mark Paul Ike Buzz* and Joan Jackson Kristin Jackson Laurie Jacobs The Jaffe Family Foundation Dolores and Mike Johnson Ms. Laura G. Jones Norma Jones Irene B. Kamin Mr. and Mrs. Reynold Kern Mr. and Mrs. James Knapp Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Kobayashi Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Koetting Mr. and Mrs. Barry Konier Howard and Sharon Kooper, in memory of Alan Simon Mr. Jesse W. Laney Jaye Ruth Levy Robert* and Janet Lind Ms. Karen Linton Christopher and Mary Lubner Ms. Jean H. Macino Mrs. Colleen Manchester Dr. and Mrs. William Manclark Mr. and Mrs. Don W. Martens Carol and Ted Martin George and Sarah McDaniel Robert and Patricia McLaughlin Mr. and Mrs. Frank Metz Joseph and Joanna Miceli Steven and Jenny Mizusawa Dr. Abdel Salam M. Niazy Mr. and Mrs. Don M. Norman Carlo and Laura Odicino Ms. Dawn O’Rourke Mr. David I. Otaguro Ms. Pamela S. Pedego Judy and Jack Perry Beverly and Jim Peters The Penn Air Group Patricia Price and Craig Behrens Mr. and Mrs. David Quisling

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Michelle A. Reinglass Mr. and Mrs. Clifford R. Ronnenberg Ms. Christy A. Rosen Ronna and Marshall Rown, M.D. Lisa Rutherford Ms. Janet Sanders Sally E. Segerstrom Roger and Phyllis Shafer Mr. and Mrs. William C. Shepherd Linda and Ed Sherman Barbara E. Sorenson Mr. and Mrs. Morris Stark Mr. Dean and Dawn Stephan Rob and Joan Stratton Dr. Robert M. Stroup M.D. Drs. M. Linda and James D. Sutherland Toni Tartamella Mr. and Mrs. James E. Tecca Thrivent Financial Ms. Isabelle Villasenor Fritzie Walker Shanna White Geofrey Wickett and Normand Lessard Ms. Susan Wiens Mr. and Mrs. Paul Witt Patricia Wright Howard and Sumi Yata The Beverly & Albert Zacky Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. David J. Zak $1,000+ Anonymous (5) Megan Acosta Jeannie Adams Ms. Janis Agopian Christina Arndt Gordon Baily In memory of Deeann Baldwin Ms. Barbara D. Baranski In memory of Frank Joseph Barbera Candy Barela Dorothy and Donald* Bendetti Mark and Sharon Berman John and Kathy Besnard Suzanne and Bert Bigelow Ms. Wanda Bogart Kaley Brandon Dr. Andrew Breiterman Paul and Rose Briscoe Mrs. Kerrie Buncher Burlington Capital Foundation, in memory of Alan Simon Ms. Deidre Campbell Ms. Valerie B. Cantwell Mr. and Mrs. Paul Casey Mr. and Mrs. John L. Cashion Marty Chao and Jean Chung Michael and Elizabeth Chao Mr. and Mrs. Irving Chase Lori and Harper Chozen Mr. and Mrs. Anthony A. Ciarolla Mrs. Donna I. Clark Ms. Cristy Clemo David and Victoria Collins Kevin and Lisa Corrigan Greg and Donna Crandall Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Currie Mr. William G. Daly Mr. and Mrs. Larry K. Dart Dr. Robert F. and Julie A. Davey Mr. Henry Davis, in memory of Alan Simon Roger and Marjorie Davisson

Pieter and Keren de Zwart Dearborn Sausage Company, in memory of Alan Simon Claus Dieckell Richard and Lisa Doebler Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Dumont Ms. Ellen Dupuy Susan and Robert Ehrlich Karen Ellis and Sandra Hartness Mr. and Mrs. Hoe Peggie Fariss Joycelyn and John Fawaz Ms. Epifania Fernandez Mr. Todd Fjield Drs. Lisa Flanagan and Edwin Monuki Flexjet, in memory of Alan Simon Judy Fluor Runels Mr. and Mrs. J. Robert Fluor III Dr. and Mrs. Francis Foo Foresight Theatrical James and Martha Freeman Emory & Kathleen Frink Mrs. Laureen Froemke Ms. Yolanda Galloway Doug and Julie Garn Margaret Gates Mary and Dennis Ghan Mr. Gerald Gibbs Susan Glass Lawrence and Sharlene Goodman Mr. William Gordon and Dr. Susan M. Condrey Dina L. Gray Lola and Walter Green In memory of Connie Sakamoto and Mattie Fenner Bill and Harriet Harris Mr. and Mrs. Jose F. Herrera Mr. Ian Hicks Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hinkle Hoelscher-Bell-Elliott Foundation Peter Holliday Mr. Robert J. Hopkins III U. M. Hoshaw Trust Mr. and Mrs. John G. Hudson Hing and Doris Hung Carol Jackson Kenneth L. and Marilyn C. Jones Charline Kenney Tamara and Jon Krause Mr. and Mrs. Robert Krause Ira and Riki Kucheck Mr. Robert Kulpa and Ms. Linda S. Pabian Dr. and Mrs. KiHong Kwon Betty Jane Lang Dr. Carolyn C. Light Dr. Paul J. Lu In memory of Ed Lynch Ms. Lynne E. MacVean Kay and John Maglica Mr. Charles Maloney Mammel Family Foundation, in memory of Alan Simon Ms. Catherine Mattingley Robert* and Marilyn McCorkle Ms. Candi McDaniel Mr. Thomas E. McKnight Ray Melissa and Elena Bedford Dayna Michelle O’Neil Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Molina Dr. Edwin S. Monuki Priscella J. Moore Scott and Susan Moore

Ms. Jerra L. Morris Mr. Berto Muniz RN Mr. Bruce E. Newhall Lillian Nieto Mr. and Mrs. Merlin J. Norton Ms. Alice J. Oldham Charlotte A. Oliva William and Linda Owen Mr. Edgar Pangilinan Pamela Paul Tracy Pearson Sandra and Dan Perlmutter Kathleen and Mark Peterson Dr. and Mrs. Richard Pitts Mr. Keith I. Polakoff Mr. Mark Prendergast Randall* and Cecilia Presley Mr. John B. Redwine and Ms. Sandra L. Watson Michael Reimer Harry and Diane Rinker Karrie Roarick Laurie and Richard M.* Rodnick Mr. and Mrs. John Rottschaefer Don Rubin Constance Ryan, in memory of Alan Simon Yolanda Santos Dolores Schiffert Bud and Sandy Scott Mary Shebell and Merle McCormick Richard William Silver Stephen E. Smith and Kathy Coyle Smith Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas R. Spagnoli N. Vicky Staub Ronald and June Stein Lisa and Wayne Stelmar Jeanette Stevens Carol Lipp Strauss Mandi Strelow Burch Susan and Richard Stuelke David and Jill Susson Marilyn and Thomas C. Sutton Mr.* and Mrs. Arthur E. Svendsen Ms. Mary R. Taddeo Kristin Taylor Thomas and Elizabeth Tierney Thomas and Joyce Tucker Family Ann Van Ausdeln Henry and Sally Viets Mr. Jeff Walden Mr. and Mrs. Laurence M. Watson Mr. Mark J. Wilson David Zimmerman *deceased

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ENDOWMENT

Segerstrom Center for the Arts thanks the following donors who have generously provided support to the Center’s Endowment Funds. Gifts to the Endowment provide financial support for our artistic and education programs every year. Funds exist in perpetuity as investments whose earnings make the arts accessible for future generations. Patron of Esteem ($1,000,000 +) Audrey Steele Burnand* Estate of Edra E. Brophy/ William J. Gillespie Foundation Nora* and Charles* Hester and the Hester Family Foundation W. M. Keck Foundation Barbara Steele Williams Fund Mr.* and Mrs. Richard Steele Harry and Grace Steele Foundation Swenson Family Foundation The James Irvine Foundation The Segerstrom Foundation Patron of Eminence ($500,000 +) Fluor Corporation The Fluor Foundation Carol Frobish* Times Mirror Foundation and Los Angeles Times Rockwell Mrs. Constance T. Whitney* Patron of Distinction ($250,000 +) Bank of America Nancy Marie Biram* Patricia Fredricks-Dolson Edison International The First American Corporation Patron of Honor ($100,000 +) Daniel C.* and Janet S. Bonbright and Sons Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Engman Helen B. Fait Elizabeth E. Fleming* The Orange County Register William Randolph Hearst Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Heinz Richard C.* and Virginia A.* Hunsaker Peter G.* and Mary M. Muth and Family Nestle USA, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas H. Smith Ronald E. Soderling Virginia Valentine Nancy B. Veitch and Chris and Irene Veitch Patron of Acclaim ($50,000 +) The Birtcher Family Founders Plus Evelyn and Richard Francuz Sonia and Earle Ike Mark Chapin Johnson and Barbara Hiller Johnson Isidore C. and Penny W.* Myers Palley-Needelman Asset Management Ralphs/Food 4 Less Mr. Stewart R. Smith Ms. Anita Sparrow* Wells Fargo In memory of Barbara Steele Williams Dr. and Mrs. David E. Zinke, Brandon, Heidi & Benjamin

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Center Ambassador ($25,000 +) The Beall Family Victor H. Boyd Dr. and Mrs. Shigeru Chino David and Victoria Collins, Jennifer, Nicole and David Ruth Ding, in memory of Thomas and Mary Lee James* and Catherine Emmi The Baker Frenzel Family Mr.* and Mrs. H. F. Hamann In memory of Faye Wilkinson Las Campanas of Orange County Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Macklin Mr. and Mrs. Bradford Harold Miller* O’Neil Moving Systems, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Anthony H. Osterkamp, Jr. In honor of Mary Isabelle Sandberg In memory of Renée Segerstrom Dr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Shaver and Family Thomas and Joyce Tucker Family Dr. and Mrs. Douglas A. Wilson Center Diplomat ($10,000 +) Mrs. Donald V. Bassler Mr. and Mrs. Peter F. Bowie Susan Boyd Mr. Lawrence H. Butler, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Callahan Chris and Lee Ann Canaday Con Gusto Chapter of The Guilds of the Center Bjorn and Gloria Dahlberg and Family Mr. and Mrs. Warren C. Dean, Jr. Mr. Aaron Egigian Alan* and Sandy Fainbarg Family Dr. Dennis R. Fratt John and Carolyn Garrett Mr. and Mrs. Gerald H. McQuarrie GoodSmith & Co., Inc. William K. and Maxine Gresswell* Nat S. and April D. Harty Gayford and Mary Hinton Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Hoshaw Mr. and Mrs. Jay D. Jaeger Ronald E. and Debra P* Jagner Hunter B. Keck Dr. Elliott Kornhauser Mrs. Susan Lambrose Ronald C., Vincencia M., Elisabeth L. and Heather D. Lazof Mr. and Mrs. George Leeper Mr. and Mrs. Christopher B. Lucas Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Mallory Charles W. and Candace J. McBrayer Mr. and Mrs. Brad McCroskey Mr. and Mrs. Steven A. McHolm Dr. and Mrs. Seymour J. Melnik Estate of Ralph and Rose Meyer* Mr. and Mrs. J. Stanley Mullin, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Richard P. Mungo Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Nelson Joseph and Mary Norton Family Ms. Cheryl Oakes Nicholas S. Patin Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker Mr. and Mrs. Chris F. Pauls Mr. Charles Peyton, II Dr. and Mrs. James E. Pierog, Jessica and Margaux Betty Mower Potalivo Stanley R. Robb Family Ted and Jean Robinson and Family

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Donors The Clubhouse Mr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Salyer Douglas F. Schneider and Family Rudolph C. Schweitzer* Robert J. Searles In memory of Hartley M. Sears Renée* and Henry T.* Segerstrom Al and Susan Shankle Mr. and Mrs. William Shryock and Family Linda and Harvey A. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Soderling Steven-Thomas Antiques The Stone Family Dr. Max Swancutt, Jr. Mr. Stewart C. Woodard Mr. and Mrs. Rob Ukropina Ms. Lucia Van Ruiten Mr. Edward H. Wale Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Daniel K. Winton Mr.* and Mrs.* Robert E. Yellin

LEGACY SOCIETY

Segerstrom Center for the Arts thanks the following donors who have included the Center in their estate plans. These gifts help ensure that we allow access to the arts for the entire community. Patron of Esteem ($1,000,000 +) Anonymous* Richard C.* and Virginia A.* Hunsaker Jean Ruth Miller* Mr. and Mrs. George Schreyer Cecil C.* and Kathryn* H. Wright Dr. and Mrs. David E. Zinke, Brandon, Heidi & Benjamin Deferred Estate Gifts Anonymous Michael and Sara Abraham Edna and Julio Aljure Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Allen Myrtle A. Anderson Bart and Elizabeth Asner Antoinette W. Ayres* Mr. and Mrs. Richard Barnett John and Betty Barr Mrs. Donald V. Bassler The William A. Baxter Family Mr. and Mrs. Alan J. Beaudette Gregory and Jennifer Beck Dorothy and Donald Bendetti Mr. and Mrs. Michael M. Berns George and Jacqueline Birdsong Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Birtcher Mr. Baron Birtcher The Birtcher Family Mr. Ronald E. Birtcher Mrs. Bernice Bishop* Roberta Bouillon Trust Barbara and Alex Bowie Mr. and Mrs. Peter F. Bowie Susan Boyd Victor H. Boyd Mr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Brown, Jr. Gordon D. Brown and Jean D. Brown* Ms. Kathy Buda Douglas T. Burch, Jr.* Mr. and Mrs. Irving* X. Burg Audrey Steele Burnand*

Dr. and Mrs. Darrell J. Burnett Barbara Baker Burnham* Drs. Fran* and Charlie Cacha Charles B. Caldwell Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Callahan Jean, Bob, Kristen and Kelly Campbell Chris and Lee Ann Canaday Dr. and Mrs. James H. Casey Dr. and Mrs. Shigeru Chino Eileen Cirillo Mr. Barry H. Josselson, Esquire Mr. Duncan M. Coffey Elizabeth and David Cole David and Victoria Collins, Jennifer, Nicole and David John and Jennifer Condas Mr. and Mrs. Edmond M. Connor Bjorn and Gloria Dahlberg and Family Mr. and Mrs. William K. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Warren C. Dean, Jr. Ford A. Dickerhoff* and Wilma Dickerhoff* Mr. Kermit Dorius* Harry J. and Edith M. Doyle Estate of Bertha Duhan* Mary Jane McArthur Edalatpour and Nasrola Edalatpour Ms. Julie Brinkerhof Edwards Mr. and Mrs. David Emmes, II Shari and Harry Esayian Mr. Harold W. Faber Mr. Curtis S. Farrell Jack and Janie Flammer Dr. Dennis R. Fratt Mr.* and Mrs.* T. Fukunaga/ Kay K. Fukunaga John and Carolyn Garrett Estate of Edra E. Brophy*/ William J. Gillespie Foundation GoodSmith & Co., Inc. Harriett F. Grant* Dr. and Mrs. G. Stanley Hall Mr. and Mrs. Rondell Hanson Nat S. and April D. Harty Aart and Robert Hennekes Lawrence and Dee Higby Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Higgins Lewis and Audrey Himmelrich Mr. Harold Hofer David L. Horowitz Family Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Hoshaw Mark and Kristine Howlett S.L. and Betty Huang/ Huang Family Foundation Lorne and Traute Huycke Sonia and Earle Ike* Mr. and Mrs. Jay D. Jaeger Mr. Guy K. Johnson Dr. and Mrs. Bertram W. Justus Mrs. Suzanne Kline Curtis A. and Varla E. N. Knauss Dr. Elliott Kornhauser Mr. Gary A. Kreitz and Ms. Joyce Singman Mrs. Susan Lambrose Ronald C., Vincencia M., Elisabeth L. and Heather D. Lazof Richard and Gerrie Leeds Mr. and Mrs. George Leeper Mr. and Mrs. Christopher B. Lucas Leon and Molly Lyon* Phillip N. and Mary A. Lyons Mr. and Mrs. Robert* D. MacDonald

James, Charlene and Katherine MacDonald Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Macklin Douglas and Sandra MacLennan Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Mallory Mrs. Hedda Marosi Charles W. and Candace J. McBrayer Mr. and Mrs. Brad McCroskey R. Patrick* and Jeannette L. McDaniel Mr. and Mrs. Steven A. McHolm The McLarand Family Trust Dr. and Mrs. Seymour J. Melnik Mr. Robin B. Miner Mr. and Mrs. Carl Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. George H. Mohr* The Morrison & Foerste Foundation Myron Mull* Mr. and Mrs. J. Stanley Mullin, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Richard P. Mungo Mr. and Mrs. James P. Murphy Isidore C. and Penny W. Myers Michael D. and Lorraine C. Nadler Mr. and Mrs. Carl Neisser Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Nelson Newmeyer & Dillion Joseph and Mary Norton Family Jerry Nourse Ms. Cheryl Oakes O’Neil Moving Systems, Inc./ Carolyn O’Neill Mr. and Mrs. Anthony H. Osterkamp, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John Palafoutas Mrs. Charlotte R. Paluzzi Mr. and Mrs. Tim Paone Nicholas S. Patin Mr. and Mrs. Chris F. Pauls Lenore and Carl Pearlston Mr. Charles Peyton, II Dr. and Mrs. James E. Pierog, Jessica and Margaux Betty Mower Potalivo Elaine M. Redfield* Mr. Burton Reis Howard G.* and Margaret C.* Richardson Stanley R. Robb Family David and Linda Roberson Family Ted and Jean Robinson and Family Carlene Rona* Mrs. Annette Rosenthal* Mr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Salyer Bob and Bev Sandelman Estate of Ernest J. Schag, Jr.* Mr. and Mrs. Gordon A. Schaller Mrs. Betty Scheidt Douglas F. Schneider and Family Mr. and Mrs. Jack Schoellerman O. Carl Schulz Robert J. Searles Al and Susan Shankle Dr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Shaver and Family Dr. James B. and Muriel A. Sheets and Dr. Cherilyn G. Sheets Mr. and Mrs. William Shryock and Family Jackie Singer and John Pope Estate of Norman and Rose Smedegaard* Mr.* and Mrs. Allen O. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Sparks Georgia Hull Spooner* David and Diane Steffy Mr. and Mrs. David H. Steinmetz Richard R. and Phoebe Stenton Steven-Thomas Antiques Mr. and Mrs. Glen E.* Stillwell

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The Stone Family Dr. Arthur Strick Dr. Max Swancutt, Jr. A. Z. Taft, II* Don L. Thompson Libby and Herbert* Tobin Thomas and Joyce Tucker Family Mr. and Mrs. Rob Ukropina Virginia Valentine Nancy B. Veitch and Chris and Irene Veitch Mr. Edward H. Wale Ms. Jill Watkins Margaret and Maurie Watman Mr. and Mrs. Peter Weston Estate of Hilda Everett Whiteley* Kent J. and Carol L. Wilken Family Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth H. Williams Fritzie Williams, in memory of Frank Williams Dr. and Mrs. Douglas A. Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Daniel K. Winton Harriett F. Witmer Family Trust* Mr. Stewart C. Woodard Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Orrin Wright Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Yellin Jane D. Zimmerman *deceased

RISING LEADERS COUNCIL Segerstrom Center for the Arts applauds the following emerging philanthropic leaders who celebrate and support Segerstrom Center through community outreach and annual contributions. Katheryn Baker, Chair Jesse D. Bagley Kerrie Buncher Lupe Erwin Steve Joseph Jill Meznarich Maurice Murray Patrick Strader Nancy Tseng Jaynine Warner Bill Meehan, Founding Chairman

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Center Staff EXECUTIVE OFFICE Casey Reitz, President Judy Morr, Executive Vice President, Producing Director• Brian Finck, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer• Aaron Egigian, Senior Director, Music Programming• ADMINISTRATION Angelica Camarillo, Executive Assistant to the President & Board Liaison Kelly Ornelas, Executive Assistant & Programming Coordinator• Stacey Myers, Attorney/Contracts Manager• FINANCE Seila Heng, Controller MeiMei Chiang, Senior Accountant Andrew Hudson, Assistant Controller Monica Drescher, Accounting Generalist• HUMAN RESOURCES Kerk Brown, Vice President, Human Resources Karen Duncan, Human Resources Generalist MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Lisa Middleton, Vice President, Marketing & Communications Carla Cruz, Senior Director, Communications Jonathan Vietze, Senior Director, Series Marketing• Christopher Alvarez, Director, Creative Services• Karen Drum, Director, Publications• Anne McNiff-Gaeta, Director, Group Services• Joesan Diche, eCommerce Marketing Manager• Richard Ong, Manager, Calling Center• Ken Catino, Senior Graphic Designer Jennifer Siglin, Graphic Designer Carly Murphy, Public Relations Associate Hilary Leierer, Marketing Analyst• Diana Torres, Group Services• Emily Doughty, Social Media Coordinator Lauren Knight, Content Creator Coordinator William Olivieri, Marketing Coordinator INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Dean Yarborough, Director, Information Technology David Frederick, Associate Director, Information Technology Jana Young, Applications Manager• Samwel Basweti, Network Support Specialist Mario Hortizuela, IT Support Specialist Erik Lomack, IT Support Generalist GUEST SERVICES Joe Queen, Assistant Manager, Guest Services• Alberto Ponce, Office Services Coordinator•

TICKETING Ruth Mason, Director, Ticket Services Karen Diche, Manager, Season Tickets• Nicki Wilmot, Manager, Box Office Karla Torres, Assistant Manager, Box Office Michelle De Castro, Supervisor, Subscriptions Evan Silveria, Supervisor, Box Office Bernadette Ramos, Donor Relations Lead Marcie Bernal, Receptionist Ashley Gaddis, Ticketing Functional Support• Richard Todd, Ticketing Functional Support• AUDIENCE SERVICES Christine Upham, Director, Audience Services• Norm Major III, Sr. Manager, Audience Services• Catherine Goodman, Assistant Manager, Audience Services Regine Rutherfurd, Audience Services Clerical Assistant DEVELOPMENT Tyler Ennis, Vice President, Development Malika Middlebrooks, Associate Vice President, Development• Courtney Dudman-Donley, Director, Special Events Elizabeth Kurila, Principal Gift Officer Katie McKay, Director, Development Operations & Prospect Research Kay Linan, Senior Manager, Individual Giving Jamie Roff, Senior Manager, Development Systems• Brian Tom, Senior Manager, Corporate & Foundation Relations Ginger Cheverria, Manager, Donor Relations Michelle Conry, Manager, Support Groups Kelly Hamilton, Manager, Annual Giving Abby Hatt, Manager, Special Events Katie Lockie, Assistant Manager, Stewardship and Board Relations Bernadette Ramos, Donor Relations Lead April Kunowski, Coordinator, Individual Giving Danielle McMahan, Coordinator, Special Events Shimin Zheng, Coordinator, Support Groups EDUCATION Talena Mara, Vice President, Education• Bethany Umbach, Senior Manager, Education Programs Sarah Sierszyn, Manager, Education Operations Alexis Johnson, Manager, Education Partnerships Michael Mariano, Assistant Manager, Education Partnerships Katie Nguyen, Coordinator, Education Partnerships Annie Pfost, Coordinator, Education Programs Denotes 30 or more years of service Denotes 20 or more years of service Denotes 10 or more years of service

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Natalie Graham, Vice President, Community Engagement Marytza Rubio, Director, Community Engagement Emily Neely, Manager, Community Engagement Chloe Saalsaa, Coordinator, Community Engagement THEATER OPERATIONS David Leavenworth, Vice President, Theater Operations & Facilities Chad Jeffrey, Director, Theater Operations Brian Keating, Director, Facilities and Engineering Jeremy Knutsen, Operations Manager, Theater Operations• Max Stossier, Rental Manager Aidan Daguro, Production Coordinator, Theater Operations Jordan Smyth, Admin Coordinator, Theater Operations SEGERSTROM HALL John Oliphant, Technical Director/ Production Carpenter• Sara Broadhead, Head Electrician Mike Brown, Head Audio Engineer• Alexis Vazquez Riggs, Head Wardrobe Chris Alva, Assistant• Ron Cargile, Assistant Michael Clifford, Assistant Scott Dale, Assistant• Christopher Haugh, Assistant Phil Harris, Assistant Tim Ligatti, Assistant RENÉE AND HENRY SEGERSTROM CONCERT HALL Tom Lane, Technical Director/Production Carpenter• Gregg Snider, House Electrician• John Downey, Head Audio Engineer• Eileen Jeanette, Tönmeister SAMUELI THEATER Mark Cook, Electrician• ENGINEERING Marc Lewis, Senior Engineer• Bryan Vojtko, Senior Engineer• Richard Whitfield, Senior Engineer• Dan Ear, Engineer SECURITY Mike Miller, Director, Security & Public Safety Tyler Cole, Security Supervisor Jaime Paz, Security Supervisor Gary Spangler, Security Supervisor• Lee Yepez, Security Supervisor AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE WILLIAM J. GILLESPIE SCHOOL Alaine Haubert, Principal Sarah Jones, Children’s Division Principal Teacher & Coordinator Zach Edwards, School Administrator

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