The Cher Show, 2024 AdventHealth Broadway Series at Starlight Theatre

2024 AdventHealth Broadway Series

May 28 – June 2

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Dear Friends, Families, and Guests,

Welcome to Starlight and the opening of the 2024 AdventHealth Broadway Series! We have many changes and updates at Starlight to share with you this summer, and in the theme of this year’s season – Dare to Be Different. With innovative programs, amenities, and upgrades, we are working hard to provide a positive guest experience to you.

Speaking of different, we introduced a revised mission and vision statement this past year to guide our work and decisions:

Mission: Connect our community through live arts experiences that entertain, inspire, and engage.

Vision: To be the home for accessible live arts experiences for all generations.

In alignment with our new Mission + Vision, Starlight has launched its first Capital Campaign in more than 20 years – UniquelyKC – which promises exciting venue improvements and the expansion of our community engagement programs. These initiatives are intended to enhance the Starlight tradition and extend arts experiences at Starlight and within the community to new and diverse participants of all ages. I invite you to learn more about this campaign in your program book or scan the QR code below.

And, you might have noticed a few differences upon arrival to Starlight tonight. From new colorful parking signage to enhanced concessions and dining operations, the changes we’re implementing aim to give you the best experience of outdoor live entertainment in a uniquely Kansas City landmark.

Tonight, I am excited for you to experience The Cher Show, a musical focused on one of the most daring and memorable entertainers of all time who needs no last name or explanation – Cher. For more than six straight decades, Cher has been an unstoppable force, dominating popular culture, breaking barriers, and pushing boundaries – letting nothing and no one stand in her way.

A legendary icon who never shies away from the spotlight, Cher is an inspiration and champion for celebrating what it is to dare to be different. Cher, Starlight is working to follow in your footsteps!

Thank you for choosing Starlight and for being a part of the Kansas City tradition of experiencing the magic of Broadway under the stars.

Cher-ing the love with you tonight,

Lindsey Rood-Clifford President + C.E.O.

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2024-25 Starlight Board of Directors

Officers

Howard Cohen

Chair

Sabrina Wiewel

Vice Chair

Mark Fortino

Immediate Past Chair

Directors

Jeff Anthony

Denise Bade

Cathy Baier

Wendy Burgess

Jeff Carson

Joni Cobb

Michael Collins

Michael Condon

Toby Cook

Aviva Ajmera

Mark Coulter

Nikki Emison

Amy Guerich

Robert Hingula

Kevin Kelly

Monica Curls

Michelle Davidson

Bratcher

Jill Farrell

Anita B. Gorman

Lisa Hays

Richard Heise

Heather Jones

Tondee Lutterman

Ex-Officio Past Chairs

Charles W. Battey

Robert A. Bernstein

Dianne Cleaver

James D. Dawson

Steve Doyal

Peggy J. Dunn

Greg M. Graves

Shirley Bush Helzberg

Jack W. Kennedy

Michael F. Morrissey

Mike Lanning

Vanessa Vaughn West

Carey Wilkins

Robert Wolf

Ramsey Mohsen

Dr. Troy Nash

Dean Newton

Diane O’Byrne

Tempe Ostergren Elsberry

Emily Tilgner

Mark Van Dyne

John Murphy

Ora Reynolds

Carolyn Watley

W. Russell Welsh

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Volunteer as a Starlight Ambassador

Our Ambassadors serve as essential volunteers that support our guest experience services and assist with:

Usher Duties + Seating Guests

Guest Information Services

Horticulture + Groundskeeping

Ticket Scanning + Audience Assistance

Starlight’s volunteer Ambassadors have been a Kansas City legacy since 1959. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Starlight relies on the dedication of its Ambassadors to fulfill our mission of providing exceptional performing arts experiences. We invite you to help us preserve this KC entertainment tradition. Volunteering at Starlight Theatre provides a host of networking opportunities, invitations to events, and complimentary tickets to Broadway performances.

Please join us by sharing your time supporting one of Kansas City’s oldest performing arts venues. For more information about becoming a Starlight Ambassador, visit kcstarlight.com/volunteer or email our Volunteer Coordinator at ambassadors@kcstarlight.com.

Learn more about this $40 million campaign by scanning the QR code! DARE TO BE DIFFERENT WITH

Through capital improvements and new community programs, Starlight will continue to be the home for accessible live arts experiences for generations to come.

The City of Kansas City, Missouri

Hall Family Foundation

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The State of Missouri

Thank you to our donors of $1 million+ who have pledged their support to Uniquely KC!

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BY THE NUMBERS EACH YEAR

260,000+ guests visit Starlight Theatre.

100+ live performances occur including Broadway, Concerts, and other events.

200+ volunteers provide 5,700+ hours of service.

175 nonprofit organizations receive more than 13,000 free tickets to performances at Starlight Theatre through our Community Tickets program.

30,000+ people engage with community programs.

Starlight had a record number of 58 community high schools participating in this year’s Blue Star Awards. Congratulations to the winners!

WINNERS

Ceremony Ensemble Scholarships

Delainey Mock - Olathe East High School

Kaitlyn Seim - Platte County High School

Rylee Bornheimer - Park Hill High School

Outstanding Scenic Design, Tier I

Park Hill South High School - Into the Woods

Outstanding Scenic Design, Tier II

Blue Springs South High School - Disney’s High School Musical

Outstanding Performer in a Supporting Role, Tier I

Faryn Clevenger as Sally Brown - Shawnee Mission West High School

You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown

Outstanding Performer in a Supporting Role, Tier II

Xavier Dull as Sebastian - Blue Springs High School

Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Broadway Version)

Outstanding Hair and Makeup Design, Tier I

Platte County High School - Disney’s The Little Mermaid

Outstanding Hair and Makeup Design, Tier II

Liberty High School - The Addams Family (School Edition)

Creative Contribution Award

Alexa Beaulieu for Direction - Leavenworth High School

Dream Production Award

Sophia Zacharias for Choreography - St. James Academy

Outstanding Lighting Design, Tier I

Raytown High School - Six the Musical: Teen Edition

Outstanding Lighting Design, Tier II

Pembroke Hill High School - Les Misérables

Outstanding Costume Design, Tier I

Park Hill South High School - Into the Woods

Outstanding Costume Design, Tier II

Liberty High School - The Addams Family (School Edition)

Technical Contribution Award

Samantha Taylor for Hair & Makeup - Liberty High School

Community Impact Award

Olathe South High School - Urinetown

Outstanding Orchestra, Tier I

Shawnee Mission Northwest High School - The Addams Family (School Edition)

Outstanding Orchestra, Tier II

Olathe East High School - Sister Act St. James Academy - All Shook Up

Outstanding Performer in a Featured Role, Tier I

Charlotte Sweet as Flotsam - Platte County High School Disney’s The Little Mermaid

Outstanding Performer in a Featured Role, Tier II

Londynn Witherspoon as Ancestor - Liberty High School The Addams Family (School Edition)

Outstanding Technical Crew, Tier I

Lighting Crew - Raytown High School

Six the Musical: Teen Edition

Outstanding Technical Crew, Tier II

Set Crew - Central High School

Mean Girls: High School Version

Sophomore Rising Star Scholarship

Ebi Hegeman – Free State High School

Junior Rising Star Scholarship

Emma Andrews – Park Hill South High School

Senior Rising Star Scholarship

Charlie Vitale – Winnetonka High School

Outstanding Performer in a Lead Role, Tier I

Mia Cabrera-Davila as Cady Heron - Blue Valley Southwest High School

Mean Girls: High School Version

Outstanding Performer in a Lead Role, Tier II

Sydney Carter as Deloris Van Cartier - Olathe East High School

Sister Act

Outstanding Ensemble, Tier I

Olathe South High School - Urinetown

Outstanding Ensemble, Tier II

Liberty High School - The Addams Family (School Edition)

Outstanding Overall Production, Tier I

Park Hill South High School - Into the Woods

Outstanding Overall Production, Tier II

Central High School - Mean Girls: High School Version

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SATURDAY, JULY 27 | 6 P.M. – MIDNIGHT

CO-CHAIRS

Andrea Boswell-Burns & J.J. Burns

Mark Moberly & Kerri Stowell

A gift of $100 to this annual fundraiser includes a ticket to the Saturday, July 27 performance of Shrek the Musical and features a pre-show party with food, open bar, live music, and a post-show dance party. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

Funds raised from the event directly benefit Starlight’s Bob Rohlf Internship program, which provides paid summer internships.

For more information, please visit kcstarlight.com/starrynight

Text STARRYNIGHT to 44-321 to donate

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A round of applause for the 2024 Starry Night at Starlight All-Stars who are raising money in support of this year’s event. Scan the QR code to support your favorite All-Star’s campaign!

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Garrett Pfau Landmark National Bank

Mark Moberly & Kerri Stowell Sunflower Development Group | Fox4KC

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Alan Moore JE Dunn Construction

Stephanie Atkinson American Century Investments

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Catherine Ariale as Lady, Morgan Scott as Star, and Ella Perez as Babe in THE CHER SHOW. Photo by Meredith Mashburn Photography.

The Starlight Stars of Tomorrow program is designed to help middle school students in grades 6-8 build a foundation of performance skills. Through a series of exploratory sessions, students learn about the art of musical theatre.

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STARLIGHT THEATRE ASSOCIATION OF KANSAS CITY presents the 2023 AdventHealth Broadway Series

Big League Productions, Inc. PRESENTS

BOOK BY RICK ELICE

CATHERINE ARIALE ELLA PEREZ MORGAN SCOTT

MIKE BINDEMAN

TYLER PIRRUNG

AND STARRING

LORENZO PUGLIESE LUCY WERNER

WITH

EMMA ALTERI MICHELLE AROTSKY NEFTALI BENITEZ CHARLES BLAHA GARY PAUL BOWMAN EMMA JADE BRANSON

KEVIN MICHAEL BUCKLEY SAMANTHA BUTTS LIZ DAVIS ALLORIA FRAYSER JORDAN GOLD

NATHAN HOTY TRE KANALEY DREW LAKE MASON DERRECK LEWIS GRACE NAPOLETANO

SET DESIGN

KELLY JAMES TIGHE

WIG DESIGN ROXANNE DE LUNA

MUSIC SUPERVISOR KRISTIN STOWELL

LIGHTING DESIGN CHARLIE MORRISON

COSTUME COORDINATOR JANINE LOESCH

MUSICAL DIRECTOR EDDIE CARNEY

TOUR PRESS & MARKETING TRUE MARKETING

WENDY J. CONNOR

SOUND DESIGN DANIEL LUNDBERG

CASTING DIRECTOR ALISON FRANCK, C.S.A.

VOCAL, SONG, & INCIDENTAL MUSIC ARRANGEMENTS DARYL WATERS

PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER OWEN O’ BRIEN

VIDEO DESIGN JONATHAN INFANTE KELLY JAMES TIGHE

TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR JAMES BOOK

DANCE MUSIC ARRANGEMENTS ZANE MARK AND DARYL WATERS

COMPANY MANAGER SOPHIE WHITFIELD

GENERAL MANAGEMENT BIG LEAGUE PRODUCTIONS ZACH KROHN

ORIGINAL BROADWAY AND TOUR COSTUME DESIGN BY BOB MACKIE

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER DANIEL SHER

CHOREOGRAPHY BY ANTOINETTE DIPIETROPOLO

DIRECTION BY CASEY HUSHION

TOUR BOOKING BY TRACEY MCFARLAND, BROADWAY & BEYOND THEATRICALS

ORIGINAL BROADWAY PRODUCTION PRODUCED BY FLODY SUAREZ, JEFFERY SELLER AND CHER COSTUMES, WIGS, AND PROPS ARE LEASED THROUGH THE COURTESY OF OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE, OGUNQUIT, MAINE THE CHER SHOW IS PRESENTED THROUGH SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH BROADWAY LICENSING GLOBAL, 440 PARK AVENUE SOUTH, 11 TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10016, WWW.BROADWAYLICENSING.COM

MUSICAL NUMBERS

ACT ONE

If I Could Turn Back Time (Part 1) ............................................................................ Star, Ensemble

If I Could Turn Back Time (Part 2) ......................................................................... Star, Babe, Lady

Half Breed Georgia, Babe

A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes ............................................................................. Babe, Star

You Better Sit Down Kid Georgia

Half Breed (Concert Version) .................................................................................. Babe, Star, Lady

Da Doo Ron Ron ............................................................ Babe, Lady, Star, Gracia, Fanita, Ensemble

Be My Baby Babe, Gracia, Fanita

The Shoop Shoop Song ............................................ Babe, Bridget, Colleen, Star, Lady, Girl Group

I Like It Like That ..................................................................................................... Dave Clark Five

I Got You Babe Babe, Sonny Little Man.................................................................................................................................. Sonny

When The Money’s Gone Babe, Sonny, Lady, Ensemble

Vamp ............................................................................................................................................. Star

Ain’t Nobody’s Business .................................................. Bob Mackie, Lady, Babe, Star, Ensemble

Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down) Lady

Living In A House Divided.......................................................................... Star, Babe, Lady, Sonny

Bang Bang (Reprise) Lady, Star, Ensemble

Believe (Ballad) Star, Babe, Lady

Song For The Lonely ............................................................................................... Star, Lady, Babe

INTERMISSION

ACT TWO

All I Ever Need Is You ................................................................................................... Sonny, Lady

Heart Of Stone Lucille Ball, Lady

Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves Star

Midnight Rider/Ramblin’ Man ................................................................................................. Gregg

Just Like Jesse James Star, Gregg, Ensemble

Dark Lady ................................................................................................... Sonny, Gregg, Ensemble Baby, Don’t Go ......................................................................................................................... Sonny

Strong Enough Lady, Star

When The Money’s Gone (Part 2) ................................................................................................ Star

The Way Of Love Star

The Beat Goes On/It Don’t Come Easy ............................. Babe, Mackie, Assistant, Ensemble, Star

I Found Someone (Part 1) ............................................................................................................. Star

I Found Someone (Part 2) Star, Rob

I Found Someone (Part 3) ............................................................................................................. Star

I Got You Babe (Reprise) ................................................................................................ Sonny, Star

You Haven’t Seen The Last Of Me Star, Lady, Babe A Dream Is A Wish (Reprise) ..............................................................................Babe, Star, Georgia

Finale Star, Babe, Lady, Ensemble

Take Me Home - Bows ........................................................................................................Company

WARNING: The photographing or sound recording of any performance is strictly prohibited.

Samantha Butts

Morgan Scott

Ella Perez

Catherine Ariale

Mike Bindeman

Lorenzo Pugliese

Tyler Pirrung

Lucy Werner

Emma Alteri

Neftali Benitez

Michelle Arotsky

Charles Blaha

Gary Paul Bowman

Emma Jade Branson

Liz Davis

Jordan Gold

Alloria Frayser

Nathan Hoty

Tre Kanaley

Mason Derreck Lewis

Drew Lake Grace Napoletano

Kevin Michael Buckley

CAST

Star ....................................................................................................................... MORGAN SCOTT

Lady .............................................................................................................. CATHERINE ARIALE

Babe ............................................................................................................................. ELLA PEREZ

Sonny Bono ...................................................................................................LORENZO PUGLIESE

Georgia Holt/Lucille Ball LUCY WERNER

Bob Mackie/Robert Altman/Frank TYLER PIRRUNG

Gregg Allman/John Southall MIKE BINDEMAN

Rob Camilletti GARY PAUL BOWMAN

Lee/Top of the Pops Host MASON DERRECK LEWIS

Bridget EMMA ALTERI

Colleen GRACE NAPOLETANO

Phil Spector/Sid the Censor/Male ET Reporter KEVIN MICHAEL BUCKLEY

Infomercial Director/Digby the Writer CHARLES BLAHA

Studio Singers ALLORIA FRAYSER, DREW LAKE

Girl Group

MICHELLE AROTSKY, JORDAN GOLD, DREW LAKE

Dave Clark Five NEFTALI BENITEZ, CHARLES BLAHA, GARY PAUL BOWMAN, KEVIN MICHAEL BUCKLEY, TRE KANALEY

Steve the Scribe TRE KANALEY

Bob Mackie’s Assistant NEFTALI BENITEZ

Dark Lady EMMA JADE BRANSON

Female ET Reporter MICHELLE AROTSKY

Ensemble EMMA ALTERI, MICHELLE AROTSKY, NEFTALI BENITEZ, CHARLES BLAHA, GARY PAUL BOWMAN, EMMA JADE BRANSON, KEVIN MICHAEL BUCKLEY, SAMANTHA BUTTS, ALLORIA FRAYSER, JORDAN GOLD, TRE KANALEY, DREW LAKE, MASON DERRECK LEWIS, GRACE NAPOLETANO

THERE WILL BE ONE 15-MINUTE INTERMISSION.

UNDERSTUDIES

For Star—JORDAN GOLD, LUCY WERNER; for Lady—JORDAN GOLD, DREW LAKE; for Babe—EMMA ALTERI, GRACE NAPOLETANO; for Sonny Bono—GARY PAUL BOWMAN, KEVIN MICHAEL BUCKLEY; for Georgia Holt/Lucille Ball—LIZ DAVIS, JORDAN GOLD; for Bob Mackie/Robert Altman/Frank—NATHAN HOTY, MASON DERRECK LEWIS; for Gregg Allman/John Southall—GARY PAUL BOWMAN, TRE KANALEY; for Rob Camilletti—CHARLES BLAHA, TRE KANALEY; for Dark Lady—MICHELLE AROTSKY.

SWINGS

LIZ DAVIS, NATHAN HOTY

Dance Captain: MICHELLE AROTSKY Assistant Dance Captain: NATHAN HOTY

ORCHESTRA

Conductor/Keyboard 1: EDDIE CARNEY Assistant Conductor/Keyboard 2: ISABELLA MESENBRINK Drums—MARC MCDUFF; Bass—LINDSAY ROSENBERG; Guitar 1—TONIE NGUYEN; Guitar 2—WILL MURPHY; Trumpet—NICK BRUNO; Reeds—HENRY HERNANDEZ; Trombone—ERIC SPENCER.

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST

CATHERINE ARIALE (Lady) She/Her. Catherine is over the moon to be making her national tour debut with The Cher Show! Credits: The Waiting (Margot), Sunday in the Park with George (Yvonne), Memphis (Gladys). Pace MT. All my love to Mom, Dad, Austin, and Jill.

ELLA PEREZ (Babe) is beyond excited to be going on her first tour with The Cher Show! She recently earned her BFA in Musical Theatre from SUNY Cortland this past May. Recent credits include Proof (Catherine), Cabaret (Emcee), and Company (Amy). Endless love to her family and friends for supporting and believing in her- she would not have the guts to be here without you. Thank you to the entire cast and creative team for making this possible, and thank you to Cher for being Cher.

MORGAN SCOTT (Star) is both thrilled and humbled to embody the icon that is CHER. Favorite credits: Doctor ( Next to Normal ), Baker’s Wife ( Into the Woods ), Gina ( REWIND); along with bandleading and audiobook narration. Her cup runneth over with gratitude for her family, friends, Nick, Uisge and BBB. @mscott3

MIKE BINDEMAN (Gregg Allman/John Southall) National Tour Debut! Regional: The Lightning Thief (Playhouse Square), The Rocky Horror Show (Bucks County Playhouse), Grease (Argyle Theatre), Ghost (Beck Center for the Arts), Mamma Mia, Something Rotten, Kinky Boots (Forestburgh Playhouse), among others. BWMT ‘23. Rep: HCKR. IG: @mike_bindeman

TYLER PIRRUNG (Bob Mackie/Robert Altman/Frank) is ecstatic to be making his national tour debut! Some favorite credits: Elf (Buddy - Arizona Broadway Theatre), Jersey Boys (Bob Gaudio - Little Theatre on the Square), Spamalot (Historian - City Springs Theatre Co.), Cabaret (Emcee - Glow Lyric Theatre). Much love to his friends and family for their endless support and to Jim and the MTA fam! IG: @tylerpirrung

LORENZO PUGLIESE (Sonny Bono) is pumped to be on tour again! Prior credits include the first national tour of The SpongeBob Musical (SpongeBob SquarePants). As a 5’5 Italian man

himself, he finds it fairly easy to pretend to be one on stage. Massive thanks to family and friends. IG: lorenzo_m_pugliese

LUCY WERNER (Georgia Holt/Lucille Ball, u/s Star) is a singer, songwriter, and performing artist dwelling in Brooklyn. After graduating from Elon University she traveled all over the US and Asia with the First National Tour of Annie as Lily St. Regis. She has since spent her time performing her self produced solo shows all over the world on various cruise lines. Listen to her original music on all streaming platforms under her name, as well as a brand new cover of ‘I Got You Babe’ with her band The Astroband! She is so grateful for her most loving and supportive family and coolest boyfriend - you are the Hunny to my Lu! I love you guys. @theastroband @lucyannthesky

EMMA ALTERI (Ensemble, Bridget, u/s Babe) National tour debut! Regional: Bright Star (Margo), The Great American Trailer Park Musical (Pickles), Saturday Night Fever (Stephanie u/s), Escape to Margaritaville. Love and gratitude to the fam & the team. BA: Wagner College. emmaalteri.com / @emmaalteri

MICHELLE AROTSKY (Ensemble, Girl Group, Female ET Reporter, u/s Dark Lady, Dance Captain) is thrilled to be making her National Tour debut in The Cher Show. Select credits include: Guys and Dolls (ACT of Connecticut), Rock of Ages (ACCC), Matilda (The Engeman Theatre), Newsies (The LEX), and Elf: The Musical (Syracuse Stage). BFA Syracuse University. Endless love and gratitude to my family and friends! IG: @michelle_arotsky

NEFTALI BENITEZ (Ensemble, Dave Clark Five, Bob Mackie’s Assistant) (he/ him) is incredibly honored to be making his Broadway Nat’l tour debut!! Other credits include: We’ll Meet Again (Tour), AIDAmar (Cruise), Guys and Dolls (Regional) and Grumpy Old Men (Regional). He thanks his family and friends profusely for their continued support! | http://www.neftalibenitez.com // Insta: @neffybear

CHARLES BLAHA (Ensemble, Infomercial Director/Digby the Writer, Dave Clark

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST

Five, u/s Rob Camilleti) is proud to be making his national tour debut. Charles recently graduated from Marymount Manhattan College with a BFA in MT. Credits include Cabaret (Hans - Virginia Theatre Festival), Pippin (ensemble), Carrie (ensemble). Sending love to my family and friends back in New York IG: @charles.blaha <3

GARY PAUL BOWMAN (Ensemble, Rob Camilletti, Dave Clark Five, u/s Gregg Allman/John Southall, u/s Sonny Bono) is elated to be a part of his 2nd national tour after wrapping up his debut in Madagascar the Musical (First National - Alex the Lion).

REGIONAL: John W. Engeman Theater (Kinky Boots, Rock of Ages). The Media Theater (Aspects of Love, RENT). TV: Oxygen, Travel Channel, ID Network. Love and thanks to CPM Talent Management, my family, the fellas, and Casey. IG: @gary_bowman

EMMA JADE BRANSON (Ensemble, Dark Lady) National Tour Debut! Proud Eastern Washington native and alumnus of Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Emma toured domestically and internationally with Complexions Contemporary Ballet. Thank you to the entire casting team for this opportunity! All my love and thanks to Mom, Dad, and Luke for their endless support. Kisses to Rafa and Rosie! IG: @emmabranson

KEVIN MICHAEL BUCKLEY (Ensemble, Phil Spector/Sid the Censor/Male ET Reporter, Dave Clark Five, u/s Sonny Bono) is thrilled to be making his national tour debut. In addition to acting, he writes/produces his own pop music as ‘Kev!’ on all streaming platforms. Some credits include: The Cher Show (Gateway Playhouse), Guys & Dolls (Theatre Aspen), & The Wizard of Oz (Vital Theatre). Thank you to my family, friends, teachers, and agents at UIA. Congratulations to the entire cast, crew, and creative team.

SAMANTHA BUTTS (Ensemble) is thrilled to be making her national tour debut. Credits: Radio City Christmas Spectacular (Rockette), Destiny Of Desire (Assistant ChoreographerThe Old Globe Theater), Women On Fire (Ensemble - Royal Family Productions) Love to her amazing parents Wendy and Erik!

LIZ DAVIS (Swing, u/s Georgia Holt/Lucille Ball) is thrilled to be joining her first national tour! Regional credits include: The Prom (WPPAC), White Christmas (NBFT) Jersey Boys (SSMT). BA, SUNY Cortland. Endless love to my friends and family! inhale confidence, exhale doubt. IG@lizzdavviss

ALLORIA FRAYSER (Ensemble, Studio Singer,) is unbelievably honored to be making her national tour debut with The Cher Show! Recent credits include The Color Purple (Nettie), White Christmas (Rita), and Beautiful the Carole King Musical (Shirelle). Her love and gratitude goes to her family, friends, reps at The Price Group, and her cat, Lucy. CCM MT c/o 23 Eccl. 3:12. alloriafrayser.com <3

JORDAN GOLD (Ensemble, Girl Group, u/s Georgia Holt/Lucille Ball, u/s Star, u/s Lady) National tour debut! Thank you to Mom and Dad, family, friends, and mentors for your unwavering support and love. Credits: Rent (Maureen Johnson), All Shook Up (Miss Sandra). All my love to my alma mater, Montclair State University (BFA Musical Theatre). Proudly represented by The Collective Talent Agency. @jordan.gold www.jordangold.me

NATHAN HOTY (Swing, u/s Bob Mackie/ Robert Altman/Frank, Assistant Dance Captain) (They/Them) is overjoyed to make their Broadway National Tour debut! Credits: Waiting in the Wings (Off-Broadway), We’ll Meet Again (Tour), worked with Jimmy Buffett (Cruise) and Train (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame). Thank you to their fam at Bloc, their Parents and Grandma! TikTok/Insta: @nathanhoty

TRE KANALEY (Ensemble, Dave Clark Five, Steve the Scribe, u/s Rob Camilletti, u/s Gregg Allman/John Southall) is excited to make his National Tour debut. Credits: Annie Get Your Gun (Tommy - Jackson Hole Playhouse), Elf the musical (Ensemble - Argyle Theatre), Bring it On! (Cameron - SSA). He would like to thank his Mom and Dad, All family, Thomas, Kaelin, Brett, Corinne, and Mrs. P! IG- kanaley_22

DREW LAKE (Ensemble, Studio Singer, Girl Group, u/s Lady) is super grateful to be turning back time with you! Selected credits: Bat Out of Hell (Las Vegas Residency- Dance Cap-

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tain), Roxstar (@roxstarvegas), Newsies (Hannah, U/S Katherine), Tuacahn Amphitheater Broadway Season, Something Rotten! (Regional Premiere- MT West, 5 Star Theatricals). Love to my 3 M’s & Nonnie always. “Just do it!” drewhaleylake.com @idrewalake

MASON DERRECK LEWIS (Ensemble, Lee/ Top of the Pops Host, u/s Bob Mackie/Robert Altman/Frank) is stoked to be on the road with Cher! Credits: Pippin (National Tour - Manson Trio, Pippin & Lewis u/s), Mary Poppins (City Springs Theater), singer/dancer with Norwegian Creative Studios. Endless love to Stephen and Tucker! Rep: MTA @masondlewis

GRACE NAPOLETANO (Ensemble, Colleen, u/s Babe) is over the moon to be making her National Tour debut! She is a recent graduate of the University of Northern Colorado (BFA in Musical Theatre, May 2023). Credits include: RENT (Maureen Johnson, UNCO), Head Over Heels (Mopsa, TheatreSilco), The Laramie Project (Barbara Pitts, UNCO). @gracenapoletano, gracenapoletano.com

RICK ELICE (Book) Jersey Boys, Rick’s first Broadway credit, co-authored with Marshall Brickman, won the Tony Award, the Grammy Award and the Olivier Award for Best Musical, and is in the record books as the twelfth longestrunning show in Broadway history. With Marshall Brickman and Andrew Lippa, he wrote The Addams Family, starring Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth. For the past five years, The Addams Family has been the number one or number two most licensed musical in North America. His first play, Peter and the Starcatcher, directed by Roger Rees and Alex Timbers, received more Tony Award nominations than any American play in Broadway history, and won five 2012 Tony Awards. For the past six years, the play has consistently been in the top five most produced plays in North America. Rick also wrote the double Tony Award-winning The Cher Show for Broadway, directed by Jason Moore; the world premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse of a new musical, My Very Own British Invasion, directed by Jerry Mitchell; the world premiere at The Old Globe of a new musical, Dog and Pony, with music and lyrics by Michael Patrick Walker; and the world premiere of a new musical, Turn of

the Century, co-authored with Marshall Brickman, directed by Tommy Tune. Current projects include The Princess Bride for Disney, and Smash for Robert Greenblatt, Neil Meron, and Steven Spielberg with Bob Martin; Monopoly, for Hasbro, with David Rossmer and Dan Lipton; and Mad Season, with Rob Thomas, Matt Serletic and Matt Walden of Matchbox Twenty, directed by Schele Williams. Rick is also adapting Sara Gruen’s popular novel Water for Elephants for the stage with the acclaimed theater collective, Pig Pen, directed by Jessica Stone; and writing an entirely original musical (!) based on the rivalry between Darwin and Roget, love, death, madness and the creation of Roget’s Thesaurus, with 2021 Ed Kleban Award winner, Benjamin Scheuer. Rick’s book, Finding Roger, An Improbably Theatrical Love Story, a tribute to his late husband, Roger Rees, is published by Kingswell.

CASEY HUSHION (Direction) Broadway: Associate/Resident Director of Mean Girls, Aladdin, The Prom, In The Heights, Elf, The Drowsy Chaperone, To Be Or Not to Be and Good Vibrations. Other New York credits include Call Me Madam (Encores) and Fat Camp. Upcoming projects: National Tour of the new hit play Clue, which premiered at Cleveland Playhouse and Mystic Pizza, slated to launch a tour out of La Mirada Theatre. Also upcoming, Beautiful at Paper Mill Playhouse, where she has also directed Murder On The Orient Express, A Jolly Holiday and Beehive Casey has directed regionally at George Street Playhouse, Goodspeed Opera House, Walnut Street Theatre, Riverside Theatre, Philadelphia Theatre Company and many more. Artistic Director of North Carolina Theatre for ten years. Television: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, The Tonight Show, Good Morning America, The View, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, NBC Special One Night Only: The Best of Broadway. Love to Marc and her three kids, Lincoln, Violet and Jane. www.caseyhushion.com

ANTOINETTE DIPIETROPOLO (Choreography) Officially the first choreographer in the country of Saudi Arabia. Choreographer, Fame US Tour; Annie, Muny; Candide, star-

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ring George Hearn, Rita Moreno, San Francisco Opera; Big Apple Circus In NYC; As Director/Choreographer Ragtime, Lyric Stage (nominated in 14 categories for the Theatre League Awards); Ragtime , North Carolina Theatre, (Winner Best Choreographer, Triangle Theatre Award); Legally Blonde, Mamma Mia, Hairspray, Argyle Theater; Jersey Boys WPPAC; Director, US Tour MasterChef Live; International Tour of Got Talent Live www.AntoinetteDiPietropolo.com follow me @antoinettedip

KELLY JAMES TIGHE (Set Design and CoVideo Design) Off-Broadway/national tours: Martin Luther on Trial, Shadowland s, The Most Reluctant Convert, The Great Divorce, The Fantasticks, Almost Heaven, Movin’ Out, Shear Madness, Cats... Regional: Disney Theatrical, Paper Mill Playhouse, San Jose Repertory Theatre, Laguna Playhouse, Center REPertory Company, SlowBurn Theater, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, TUTS, Gateway Playhouse, Broadway By the Bay, Contra Costa Musical Theatre, Ray of Light Theatre. Kelly’s theatrical work is published in the textbook Scene Design and Stage Lighting and his work as an illustrator has been published in Mooseltoe, A Moose and a Dream. Awards/recognitions: SF Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle, DramaLogue, and Shellie Awards. IG: kellyjtighe web: kjtdesign.com

BOB MACKIE (Original Broadway and Tour Costume Design) Costume and fashion designer Bob Mackie is a nine-time Emmy Award winner, Geoffrey Beene CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, and has three Oscar nominations. Most recently he received a 2019 Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, and Outer Critics Circle Award for his work on The Cher Show. His Broadway credits include Moon Over Buffalo and Putting It Together, starring Carol Burnett, Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public, Minelli on Minelli, Lorelei with Carol Channing, and On the Town with Bernadette Peters and Phyllis Newman. Broadway on television: “Once Upon a Mattress” starring Carol Burnett, “Gypsy” starring Bette Midler, “Carousel,” “Brigadoon,” “Of Thee I Sing,” and “Kismet.” His inventive and memorable designs have

helped raise entertainers like Tina Turner, Diana Ross, Cher, Elton John, Ann-Margret, Bernadette Peters, Mitzi Gaynor, Carol Burnett, Bette Midler, Pink, and Cher to iconic status both onscreen and off.

CHARLIE MORRISON (Lighting Design) NYC/National/International tours: Disney’s The Little Mermaid, A Christmas Story, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, A Chorus Line, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Miss Saigon, Disney’s Aida, The Producers, Man of La Mancha, Guys and Dolls, Groovaloo, Hello, Dolly!, My Fair Lady, The King and I, Spelling Bee, Gypsy, 42nd Street, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, The Who’s Tommy, Titanic, The Music Man and many others. Regional: Paper Mill Playhouse, Guthrie Theater, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Goodspeed Musicals, Seattle Repertory, Seattle 5th Avenue, Broadway Sacramento, Theatre Under the Stars, Dallas Summer Musicals, Kansas City Starlight, Pittsburgh CLO, George Street Playhouse, North Carolina Theatre, PlayMakers Repertory, Tulsa Opera and many others. TV: Finding Magic Mike for HBOMax. Charlie is the recipient of two Helen Hayes Awards for Outstanding Lighting Design. www.cmlighting.com

DANIEL LUNDBERG (Sound Design) Daniel has designed for Roundabout Theatre Company, The Public Theater, New York Stage and Film, The REV, A Contemporary Theatre of Connecticut, His Story (Dallas), and Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live (Tour). Sound engineer and assistant design credits include 15 Broadway productions, 11 tours, six circuses, two theme parks, and many concerts. BFA Carnegie Mellon. It’s great to be here!

JONATHAN INFANTE

(Video Design) Jonathan Infante is a multi-media designer and artist based out of Southern California. Owner of Infante Media, a boutique production company, that has developed video content for television, film, museums, concert tours, plays, and musicals around the world. He thanks his family and friends for their continued support. Most recent credits: Disney’s Tarzan the Musical (Moonlight) The Revolutionist, Legally Blonde 2022/23 US National Tour, An American in Paris / South Pacific 2022 Tour, and Dreamgirls 2020 Asia

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Tour. Regional Credits: Shrek (3D-T), Matilda (Tuachan), Prince Of Egypt (Tuacahn), Beauty and the Beast (MRE), Newsies (Moonlight), Big Fish (Moonlight), Mary Poppins (MRE), Damn Yankees (Sacramento Music Circus) American Idiot (LMT).

KRISTIN STOWELL (Music Supervisor) is a music director, pianist, composer, arranger, copyist, and educator based in Washington, D.C. Recent credits include music directing the world premieres of On Cedar Street (Berkshire Theatre Group) and Mystic Pizza (Ogunquit Playhouse), and the regional premiere of The Cher Show (Ogunquit Playhouse). Her original award-winning musical Endometriosis: The Musical was featured in the 2022 Minnesota Fringe Festival. Kristin currently serves on the musical theatre faculty at American University.

EDDIE CARNEY (Music Direction) Beginning his career at the age of fourteen, Eddie’s credits span the musical theatre gamut from Show Boat to Chicago to Shrek the Musical. Tours: Legally Blonde (MD ’22-’23/AMD 2019), A Chorus Line (AMD - Tokyo 2022), South Pacific (MD), An American in Paris (MD), Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! the Musical (AMD). Other: Mamma Mia!, Caroline or Change, Hairspray, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Urinetown, Ragtime, La Cage aux Folles. Kennedy Center/ American College Theatre Festival Excellence in Music Direction: Sunday in the Park with George and Richard Taylor’s Whistle Down the Wind . Accompanied platinum-recording artist Josh Groban and Tony Award-winner Daisy Eagan in NYC. Outside of the pit Eddie is a Britney Spears aficionado, drops his jaw watching Real Housewives, and predicts RuPaul’s Drag Race winners with his fiancé. Dedicated to Preston, Mom, and Dad. “Art, in itself, is an attempt to bring order out of chaos.” - Stephen Sondheim

ROXANNE DE LUNA (Wig Design) Debut design with Big League. North Carolina Theater: Beautiful, The Carole King Musical, Kinky Boots. Ogunquit Playhouse: Tootsie, The New Broadway Musical, Da Vinci Code, Singing In The Rain, Beautiful, The Carole King Musical, Mr. Hollands Opus The New Musical (World Premiere), The Nutty Professor, The Cher Show, Young Frankenstein, Mystic Pizza (World Pre-

miere), Escape to Margaritaville, Annie the Musical, Kinky Boots, Menopause, Cabaret, 42nd Street, Elf the Musical. Cleveland Playhouse: Light It UP!. Playmakers Repertory Company LORT-D: My Fair Lady, Intimate Apparel.

ALISON FRANCK, C.S.A. (Casting Director) has been a casting director in NYC for over 25 years. She started as an assistant for many Broadway Productions, then she worked in film/TV for several years, then from 20002010, she was the Resident Casting Director at Paper Mill Playhouse. In 2011 she joined the team at Liz Lewis Casting Partners, where she cast commercials, voiceovers, film/TV, and theatre. Alison now runs her own company, Franck Casting, where she has cast several tours of well-known musicals including Legally Blonde, Dreamgirls, An American in Paris, A Christmas Story: The Musical, A Chorus Line, The Simon and Garfunkel Story Live and Little Women, the Musical, now on tour. www.franckcasting.com

JANINE LOESCH (Costume Coordinator) is a New York based Costume Designer and Coordinator. Janine is happy to be involved in her first Big League Tour. Previously her designs have been seen at The Gateway on Long Island. Her favorites include As You Like It, Evita, Summer: The Donna Summer Musical and Jersey Boys. Janine was a Wardrobe Supervisor on the World Premiere Off-Broadway Production of The Last Supper, the Original Off-Broadway Production of Americano, and the Off-Broadway Production of Fiddler on the Roof: In Yiddish with English Supertitles. This is the second time Janine has been involved in a production of The Cher Show, and is happy to be working with an amazing team! Special thanks to Casey, Dan, and her family and friends for their love and support!

OWEN O’BRIEN (Production Stage Manager) Off-Broadway PSM: That Golden Girls Show! (Rockefeller Productions) National Tour PSM: Legally Blonde The Musical (Big League Productions), That Golden Girls Show! (Rockefeller Productions), Spamilton! An American Parody (Briarpatch Theatricals). Regional PSM: Kinky Boots, Footloose (Theatre by The Sea). Select regional credits: Disney’s Newsies, Chicago, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Singin’ in the Rain, Ain’t Misbehavin’.

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WENDY J. CONNOR/DONNA FIEGEL

(Tour Press & Marketing) TRUE Marketing is a full-service entertainment marketing firm based in Orlando, Florida that boasts a full Marketing and Public Relations Consulting Team, Graphic Design Department, and Social Marketing Strategy Team. Team TRUE has worked on national tours of A Christmas Story – The Musical, An American In Paris, Legally Blonde, A Chorus Line, My Fair Lady, Spring Awakening, The Producers, 42nd Street, Dreamgirls, South Pacific, Guys and Dolls, and The Wizard of Oz. www.TeamTRUE.com

BROADWAY

LICENSING GLOBAL

and its family of imprints (Broadway Licensing, Dramatists Play Service, Playscripts, and Stageworks) is the global leader in theatrical licensing and distribution. The iconic works represented epitomize the greatest collection of authors, composers, lyricists, and underlying rights holders across the globe including Arthur Miller, Tennessee Williams, Lynn Nottage, Alan Menken, Stephen King, the Bee Gees, The Beatles, and Harry Potter Theatrical Productions. The Broadway Licensing Global collection of titles represents an astonishing 40 Tony Award® and 49 Pulitzer Prize-winning works. The company leverages its team’s expertise in licensing, theatrical production, theatre education, and content creation to diversify, strengthen, and rapidly expand its portfolio into new sectors and markets. Founded in 2017, Broadway Licensing has quickly scaled and, as of 2022, the company represents 8 of the Top 10 most produced plays in professional theatres and 9 of the Top 10 most produced plays in High Schools.

BROADWAY & BEYOND THEATRICALS (Tour Booking) Led by founders and industry veterans Tracey McFarland, Victoria Lang, and Ryan Bogner, Broadway & Beyond Theatricals (BBT) is dedicated to the distribution and creation of quality branded theatrical content for traditional and non-traditional venues throughout North America and beyond. BBT’s booking division delivers quality productions tailored to a venue’s size and budget; the Content division offers commercial producers and IP stakeholders strategic management, consulting services and distribution solutions while producing quality

theatrical content in New York and for the road.

On Broadway as Producer: The Cottage, The Kite Runner. Broadway tours as agent: The Cher Show, The Kite Runner, The Addams Family Musical, An American In Paris, Legally Blonde, Million Dollar Quartet Christmas & and more. www.bbtheatricals.com

BIG LEAGUE PRODUCTIONS/DANIEL

SHER (Executive Producer and General Management) is celebrating its 30th season of producing and general managing Broadway tours of shows and attractions throughout the world. Early highlights were collaborations with Disney on Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida (US Tours, Taiwan, and China) and with Cameron Mackintosh on a new production of Miss Saigon. Also, the Tony®-Award winning Broadway revival of 42nd Street and Susan Stroman’s Broadway production of Meredith Willson’s The Music Man. Others: Footloose (Las Vegas, US Tour), Titanic, 1776, Peter Pan, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum starring Rip Taylor, Blast!, The Who’s Tommy (US Tour, South America, Europe, and Japan), Ain’t Misbehavin’ with Ruben Studdard, and the First National Tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang– flying car and all. More recent: The Producers (Susan Stroman’s original work), Hello, Dolly! with Sally Struthers, Guys and Dolls, My Fair Lady (US Tour and China premiere), original hip-hop dance show Groovaloo (Off-Broadway), Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (10 US Tours, Grand Ole Opry, and Madison Square Garden), Dreamgirls (US Tour, China premiere, Japan), Hair (US Tour and Japan), Bring it On (US Tour and Japan), and Legally Blonde (US Tours, China premiere, Singapore). More recently, A Chorus Line toured the US and Japan, and was seen in China for the first time. Post-pandemic, Big League remounted its acclaimed tour of An American in Paris, a new production of South Pacific, Legally Blonde, and continued touring its flagship production of A Christmas Story The Musical. Current work includes The Cher Show national tour and a new touring production of Little Women. Future work includes a new touring production of The Addams Family.

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STAFF

FOR THE CHER SHOW 2023-2024 NATIONAL TOUR

PRODUCER AND GENERAL MANAGER

Big League Productions, Inc.

President Daniel Sher

General Manager ...................................... Zach Krohn

Associate General Manager .............Sophie Whitfield

Office Manager and

General Management Assistant Carson Lambert

Management Consultant Shawn Thibault

Management Consultant Brent Watkins

Travel Consultant ................................... Gina Willens

Booking Consultant .....................L. Glenn Poppleton

Accounting Neuschatz, Neuschatz, Herman & Hanke, LLP

Insurance Edgewood Partners Insurance Center

Banking ................................. JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Payroll ............................. Checks & Balances Payroll

Travel Road Rebel Global

TECHNICAL & CREATIVE STAFF

Company Manager ...................... Sophie Whitfield

Production Stage Manager.............. Owen O’Brien

Production Supervisor Maya Davis

Associate Producer Shawn Thibault

Associate Director Saki Kawamura

Associate Choreographer ...................... Emilie Reiner

Associate Lighting Designer ................. Jason Flamos

Associate Sound Designer ................. Anthony Lopez

Technical Consultant Paul Gould

Lighting Consultant Martin Cox

Production Sound Thomas Ford

Keyboard Programmer ................................. Jim Harp

Assistant Stage Manager ................. Kaitlin Buttofuco

Assistant Company Manager and 2nd Assistant Stage Manager Lily Miller

Head Carpenter Rachel McCall

Assistant Carpenter/Flyman ............. J. Ryan LoPresti

Head Electrician ...................................... Kay Hawley

Assistant Electrician and Head Video Sam Kim

Assistant Electrician/Spot Op Ryan Anderson

Swing Electrician.................................Dimitri Taylor

Head Sound Anthony Lopez

Assistant Sound ........................................ Alec Group

Head Props .............................................. Will Barrios

Head Wardrobe John Beltre

Star Dresser/Wardrobe Donna MacNaughton

Head Hair/Makeup Lisha Michel

Marketing Intern .................................... Owen Parker

TOUR BOOKING

Broadway & Beyond Theatricals

Tracey McFarland Ryan Bogner Victoria Lang

Jaymi Gilmour Megan Savage Kelsey Young

Monica Smith Gauri Mangala Mary Alex Daniels

BROADCAST ADVERTISING & MEDIA PRODUCTION

Fresh Produce Productions

Frank Basile

TOUR PRESS & MARKETING

TRUE Marketing

Wendy J. Connor Donna Fiegel

CREDITS

SCENERY PROVIDED BY DALLAS STAGE SCENERY, IWEISS, MCGUIRE SCENIC, AND ROSE BRAND LIGHTING PROVIDED BY INTELLIGENT LIGHTING SERVICES LTD

SOUND PROVIDED BY BIG LEAGUE PRODUCTIONS

TRUCKING PROVIDED BY JANCO

BUSING PROVIDED BY PEAK TOURING AND LAMOILLE VALLEY HOTELS ARRANGED BY ROAD REBEL GLOBAL

THE CHER SHOW REHEARSED AT RIPLEY-GRIER STUDIOS 305 WEST 38TH STREET, NEW YORK NY

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

United Scenic Artists • Local USA 829 of the I.A.T.S.E represents the Designers & Scenic Artists for the American Theatre

MUSIC CREDITS

“Ain’t Nobody’s Business If I Do” Written by Porter Grainger, Robert Graham Prince, Clarence Williams, James Witherspoon. Used with permission of Great Standards Music Publishing Co. (ASCAP) and Universal Music Corp. (ASCAP). “All I Ever Need Is You” Written by Jimmy Holiday and Eddie Reeves. Used with permission of EMI U Catalog Inc. (ASCAP). “Bang Bang” Written by Sonny Bono. Used with permission of Cotillion Music Inc (BMI). “Be My Baby” Written by Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich, Philip Spector. Used with permission of Universal Songs of Polygram (BMI), Mother Bertha Music (BMI), Trio Music Company (BMI), ABKCO Music Inc. (BMI). “Believe” Written by Paul Michael Barry, Brian Thomas Higgins, Steven Torch.

Used with permission of WB Music Corp. (ASCAP), Hipgnosis Songs/Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd (PRS), PB Songs Ltd/Universal Polygram Int. Publishing Inc. (ASCAP), BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited (BMI).

“Da Doo Ron Ron” Written by Jeffy Barry, Ellie Greenwich, Phillip Spector. Used with permission of Universal Songs of Polygram Intl. (BMI), Mother Bertha Music Inc. (BMI), ABKCO Music Inc. (BMI). “Half Breed” Written by Al Capps, Mary Dean. Used with permission of Blue Monday Music (BMI). “I Got You Babe” Written by Sonny Bono. Used with permission of Cotillion Music Inc. (BMI). "It Don't Come Easy" Written by Richard Starkey. Used with permission of BMG Platinum Songs (BMI) obo Startling Music Ltd. “I Like It Like That” Written by Christopher Kenner EMI Longitude Music (BMI). Used by permission of Sony/ATV Music Publishing. “If I Could Turn Back Time” Written by Diane Warren. Used with permission of RealSongs (ASCAP). “Little Man” Written by Sonny Bono. Used with permission of Cotillion Music Inc. (BMI). “Songs For The Lonely” Written by Paul Barry, Mark Taylor, Steve Torch. Used with permission of Metrophonic Music Ltd. (ASCAP)/Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (ASCAP), BMG Platinum Songs (BMI). “The Beat Goes On” Written by Sonny Bono. Used by permission of Warner Chappell. “The Shoop Shoop Song” Written by Rudy Clark. Used by permission of By The Bay Music (BMI)/Trio Music Company (BMI). “Vamp” Written by Walter Earl Brown. Used by permission of EBA Music (ASCAP). “You Better Sit Down Kids” Written by Sonny Bono. Used by permission of Cotillion Music Inc. (BMI). “You Haven’t Seen The Last of Me” Written by Diane Warren. Used by permission of RealSongs (BMI). “A Different Kind of Love Song” Written by Johan Par Aberg, Michelle Robin Lewis, Sigurd Heimdal Roesnes. Used with permission of Wannabite Music (ASCAP)/ Universal Music MGB Songs (ASCAP). “A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes” Written by Mack David, Al Hoffman, Jerry Livingston. Used with permission of Walt Disney Music Company (ASCAP). “Baby Don’t Go” Written by Sonny Bono. Used with permission of Mother Bertha Music (BMI), Ten-East Music (BMI), Warner Chappell Music Publishing. “Dark Lady” Written by Johnny Durrill. Used with permission of Universal Music - MGB Songs (ASCAP). “Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves” Written by Bob Stone. Used with permission of Universal Music Careers (BMI). “Heart of Stone” Written by Andrew Gerard Hil, Peter John Sinfield. Used with

permission of BMG VM Music Ltd. (PRS). “I Found Someone” Written by Michael Bolton, Mark Mangold. Used with permission of But For Music Ltd./EMI April Music Inc. (ASCAP), Is Hot Music Ltd./EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (BMI). “Just Like Jesse James” Written by Desmond Child, Dianne Warren. Used with permission of Universal Polygram International Inc. (ASCAP), RealSongs (ASCAP). “Living In A House Divided” Wriitten by Tom Bahler. Used by permission of Universal Music Careers (BMI). “Midnight Rider” Written by Greg Allman and Robert Payne. Used with permission of Unichappell Music Inc and Elijah Blue Music. “Rambling Man” Written by Richard Betts. Used with permission of Unichappell Music Inc. Forest Richard Betts Music (BMI). “Save Up All Your Tears” Written by Desmond Child, Dianne Warren. Used with permission of Universal Polygram International Inc. (ASCAP), RealSongs (ASCAP). “Strong Enough” Written by Paul Michael Barry, Market Phillip Taylor. Used with permission of PB Songs Ltd/Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (ASCAP). “Take Me Home” Written by Michele Aller, Bob Esty. Used with permission of Rick’s Music Inc/ (BMI), Rightsong Music Inc. (BMI). “The Beat Goes On” Written by Sonny Bono. Used by permission of Cotillion Music Inc. (BMI). “The Way of Love” Written by Jaccques Dieval, Al Stillman, Mariano Ruiz. Used by permission of Chappell-Co. Inc. (ASCAP), Music Sales Corp. (ASCAP). “This Is A Woman’s World” Written by Matt Morris, Paul Oakenfold, Anthony “TC” Crawford and Joshua “J.D.” Walker. Used with Permission of BMG Blue, Mass Transit Music, Music of Big Deal. “When The Money’s Gone” Written by Bruce Roberts, Donna Weiss. Used by permission of Reservoir Media Management, Donna Weiss Music, Inc. (BMI).

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The mission of KCFAA is making dance accessible to all people by presenting the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, teaching young people critical life skills through dance, and modeling interracial and multi-cultural community partnerships.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has performed for an estimated 25 million people in 71 countries on 6 continents – as well as millions more through television, film, and online platforms – promoting the uniqueness of the African American cultural experience and the preservation and enrichment of the American modern dance tradition.

Scan the QR code to learn more about Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey.

GROUP THEME NIGHTS

SATURDAY, JUNE 1 | THE CHER SHOW

Kick-off Pride month at The Cher Show, a dazzling celebration of love, inclusivity, and the timeless music of the iconic Cher. Everyone who attends will receive a special pride month program and photo opportunities with some of KC’s best drag queens with looks inspired by Cher.

SATURDAY, JUNE 15 | STOMP

Calling all music enthusiasts and supporters of young talent! Join us for a special evening at STOMP as we shine a spotlight on the vibrant and dynamic high school bands from our local community.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 | DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID

Dive into the magic of this Under the Sea theme night equipped with fun photo opportunities, games, face painting and more! This is a family event with fun for all ages before attending the beloved Broadway musical Disney’s The Little Mermaid!

SUNDAY, JULY 28 | SHREK THE MUSICAL

Step into the world of Far Far Away with Fairytale Night at Starlight! Take pictures with all your favorite fairytale creatures and play medieval themed games. Enjoy it with the whole family before attending Shrek The Musical.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 7 | COME FROM AWAY

Join us for a heartfelt celebration of kindness, unity, and the power of human connection at “I Love KC Night” during Come From Away! Step into this heartwarming story inspired by true events, where strangers become friends and a small town in Newfoundland opens its arms to the world. Wear your KC merch as we celebrate our hometown!

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 21 | WEST SIDE STORY

Attend a pre-show arts exhibition exclusively displaying local artists from the Latino community. Take a stroll around Starlight’s campus and take in the many diverse talents KC has to offer! Afterward, enjoy the Broadway classic West Side Story featuring more local talent.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 21 | PETER PAN

Join us for an enchanting evening as we soar to new heights and embark on a journey to the magical world of Neverland during our “Take Off to Neverland Night”! Take pictures with Peter Pan’s favorite sidekick Tinker Bell, face painting, and more before enjoying the magic of the Broadway show, Peter Pan.

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The American Royal is celebrating its prominent 125-year legacy of food and agriculture events and educational programs in 2024.

The American Royal is sharing and honoring its 125-year heritage through meaningful partnerships and events with other Kansas City-based vendors, including the Boulevard Brewing Company, Charlie Hustle, The Coterie Theater, Hyer Boots, J. Rieger & Co., Sav-Art, Sierra Winter Jewelry and Sporting Kansas City.

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PRESENTING ACCESSIBLE ARTS FOR ALL AGES

Starlight broke ground on the Performances for Young Audiences series this spring with The Boy Who Cried Wolf and GRIMMZ Fairy Tales. Through highly visual and physical storytelling, these productions are written specifically to appeal to young imaginations.

In addition to public performances, 2,500 elementary students enjoyed the wonder of live theatre – in an environment tailored just for them – at no cost to school partners.

“For many students, this was their first live performance. They were highly engaged, and their eyes and ears were with the actors the entire time!”

-Teacher, Westridge Elementary

When you donate to Starlight’s Annual Gala, you support accessible arts programs like this. With every step forward, we’re Breaking Ground.

STARLIGHT DONORS

Howard E. and Debra L. Cohen

Family Donor Advised Fund

Ann & Gary Dickinson Family

Charitable Foundation

Harry Wilson Loose Trust, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee

Mike O’Connell & Sara Hicks

Jackson County, Missouri

Kearney Wornall Foundation

Aviva Ajmera & Wayne Strickland

Bill & Denise Bade

June Beaver

Matt & Kate Beem

Robert & Dr. Phyliss Bernstein

The Deramus Foundation

Steve & Sue Dietze

Donald J. Hall

Shirley & Barnett Helzberg Jr.

Marion & Henry Bloch

Family Foundation

Morgan Charitable Foundation

Muriel McBrien Kauffman

Family Foundation

State of Missouri

The Patrick and Janna Stueve

Family Foundation

$10,000+

Donor Advisory Fund of the Jewish Community Foundationvof Greater Kansas City

J.B. Reynolds Foundation

J.C. Nichols Company

Charitable Trust

Jeannette and Jerome Cohen

Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Community

Foundation of Greater Kansas City

Mary Lockton & Michael Murphy

The McDonnell Foundation

Jonalee & Paul McLaughlin

Edward P. Milbank

Morgan Family Legacy Foundation

Lindsey Rood-Clifford & Chris Clifford

Anna C MacAskill Schwab & Dwight L Schwab Sr Foundation

Byron & Jeanne Thompson Family & Country Club Bank

Don & Jean Wagner Charitable Foundation

Nancy Whitworth & Doug Ballou

Carey & Tom Wilkins

ROB & AMY WOLF

STARLIGHT DONORS

$5,000+

Daniel & Janelle Benninghoff

Commerce Bank

Concord Country Club Bank

Joseph Dunn

ECCO Select

The Elsberry Family Foundation

Nikki & Brett Emison

Enterprise Bank & Trust

Sherry & Gary Forsee

A.L. Huber - General

Contractors

American Century Investments

Peggy & Rich Baker

Jon Ball

Ellen & Lee Baty

Becky Blades & Cary Phillips

Wendy & Troy Burgess

Jeff & Deanna Burns

CBIZ Benefits & Insurance

Services of Kansas City

The City of Kansas City, Missouri

Condon Family Foundation

Jill & Marshall Dean

Deloitte

Steve & Cathy Doyal

Peggy & Terry Dunn

Elaine Feld Stern

Charitable Trust

EY

Everhance

Jill Farrell

GastingerWalker&

David & Laura Hall

Don Hall, Jr.

Hallmark

Marlys & Michael Haverty

Trina & Tom Henke

Joan Horan

Ingram Family Foundation

Kansas City Parks & Recreation

Mark One Electric Co., Inc.

$2,500+

Mark & Sarah Fortino

Donald & Diantha Hagan

Rick Halstead

Robert Harrington

Charles Herbster

Augie & Laura Huber

Howard & Ro Jacobson

Kansas City Testing & Engineering

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation

Kevin & Dianne Kelly

Tony & Teresa Kempf

Kissick Construction

Marilyn Kulmus & John Shoenhair

The Lang Family

Liberty Park LLC

Priscilla & Bruce Long

Heather Jones & Bryan Long

Mary Elizabeth Martin

Scholarship Trust US Bank

N.A., Trustee

Monarch Build

Jan & Lee Morevitska

Darlia & David Morris

Dean & Anita Newton

NextPage

Olsson

Bill & Sandra Snyder

Strickland Construction

Sunlighten

Tom & Loren Whittaker

Matt & Monica McLaughlin

McCown Family Foundation

Meierotto Jewelers

Diane O’Byrne

Pepsi Beverages Company

Chuck & Karen Peters

ReeceNichols Real Estate

Daniel & Nan Schaper

Stepp & Rothwell, Inc.

Donna Thomason

R. Gordon Tompkins

The Trudy Foundation

Truman Medical Centers/University Health

Turner Construction Company

UMB Financial Corporation

Mark & LeeAnn Van Dyne

Debbie & Russell Welsh

Cynthia Wymore

This list reflects donors who made a $2,500+ gift to any Starlight campaign between August 1, 2023 – April 30, 2024. We apologize for any errors or omissions. To review the list of all Starlight donors, visit kcstarlight.com/starlight-donors and kcstarlight.com/uniquelykc.

GUEST INFORMATION

Weather Policy

All events are held rain or shine. In the event of severe weather, Starlight may delay a performance for an hour or more before deciding to cancel or continue. If a weather-related delay is needed, we will communicate updates via the public access system, event staff, and at kcstarlight.com/alerts.

On the rare occasion when Starlight is unable to present the majority of a show due to weather or other circumstances, guests may exchange their tickets at no charge for another performance of the same show. Season ticket holders always have this privilege, regardless of weather. The face value of the ticket will be applied to the new performance. To make an exchange, call Starlight Ticket Services at (816) 363-7827.

Security Screening Policy

To ensure the safety and security of our guests, Starlight reserves the right to inspect persons, parcels, or clothing capable of concealing or carrying prohibited items in the venue.

Photography

Use of professional photography equipment or recording devices (video, audio, or other medium) is prohibited to use during a performance without prior written consent. By attending a Starlight performance, guests give their consent to be photographed or recorded by talent, venue, or their contractors.

Smoking Areas

Smoking is prohibited in all areas of the venue except the North Lawn and east of the Encore Deck. While medical and recreational marijuana is legal, Starlight Theatre is private property and marijuana is prohibited.

Accessibility

Starlight is committed to making performances accessible to all guests. Accessible parking is available in the Yellow Lot (near Gate 6). State-issued disabled license plate or placard will allow guests entry to accessible parking as space allows.

Mobile Assistance Shuttles

Complimentary curb-to-curb shuttle service is provided to guests with mobility challenges. Starlight operates multi-passenger shuttles that have designated stops in both Yellow and Red paved parking lots. Shuttles provide needed transport to and from Gate 8.

GUEST INFORMATION

Guest Drop-Off

Starlight personnel are available to provide wheelchair assistance to a seat location prior to the show and back to the gate’s drop off point after the show. Please contact a member of our GuestAssist staff if you need assistance or text us at (816) 278-7827 for on-site help.

Restrooms

Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are located throughout the venue. A companion restroom is available near the Encore Deck closest to Gate 6.

Assistive Listening Services

Starlight offers free assistive listening devices at every Broadway performance. Sunday night Broadway performances are interpreted for hearing-impaired guests.

Sight-Impaired Services

Saturday night Broadway performances are described for visually impaired guests by Audio-Reader Network. Devices for the audio description service are free and available at the Guest Information Kiosk.

Sensory Kits

In partnership with Variety KC, Starlight offers sensory kits for guests in need of noise-canceling headsets, weighted blankets, and fidget toys. Sensory kits may be checked out at the Guest Information Kiosk.

If you need assistance at any time while at Starlight Theatre, please:

Contact a member of our team: Guest Assist staff (in royal blue shirts), Ushers and Volunteer Ambassadors (in navy blue shirts), or Security personnel (in black shirts).

Visit a Guest Information Kiosk in the venue or text us at (816) 278-7827.

Other Questions?

Visit kcstarlight.com/faqs or call (816) 363-7827

Administration

Lindsey Rood-Clifford

President + C.E.O.

Taylor Carter

Executive Assistant

Community Engagement

Alex Jones

STAFF

Marketing + Sales

Bess Wallerstein Huff

V.P. of Marketing + Sales

Jeff Miller

Director of Sales

Rachel Bliss

Director of Marketing

Bryce Jones

Multimedia Manager

V.P. of Community Engagement

Dr. Andy Pierce

Community Engagement Manager

Katherine Tolbert

Community Engagement Manager

Katie McKernan

Community Engagement Coordinator

Concerts + IS

Bill Waugh

V.P. of Programming +

Information Systems (IS)

Genie Haggard

Programming Manager

Megan McCranie

Guest Experience Systems Manager

Owain Howell

Information Systems (IS) Manager

Finance

Mandi Wright

V.P. of Finance + C.F.O.

Baylee McMillin

Accounting Manager

Maren Peterson

Accountant

Human Resources

Jacques’ Hassen

V.P. of Employee Experience

Colin Bennett

Digital Marketing Manager

Jodi Olson Kidney

Content Marketing Manager

Emily Leritz

Marketing Subscription Coordinator

Gabriel Van Dyne

Group Sales Coordinator

Grace Linn

Graphic Designer

Trinidy Thompson

Special Events + Sales Coordinator

Operations

Deb Churchill

V.P. of Operations

Phil Butler

Facilities Manager

Kerwin Hudson

Operations Manager

Molly Flanery

House Manager

Chris Kindell

Senior Facilities Technician

Archie George

Facilities Technician

Robbie Sharp

Facilities Technician

Clayton Williams

Horticulture Supervisor

Christian Schoolcraft

Horticulture + Facilities Technician

Philanthropy

Andrew Lang

V.P. of Philanthropy

Erin Olm-Shipman

Donor Relations Manager

Juliana Tran-Castillo

Donor Relations Manager

Sydney Slavin

Grants + Donor

Communications Manager

Claire McEwen

Philanthropy Coordinator

Production

Caroline Gibel

V.P. of Programming + Production

Kent Andel

Associate Producer

Aaron M. Clark

Technical Director

Ryan Britton

Audio Manager

Kerstin Messmer

Production Technician

Ticket Services Department

Ken McClain

Director of Guest Experience

Cindy Fasl

Director of Ticketing

Samantha Wolowicz

Event Night Supervisor

Tanis Ham

Ticket Services Supervisor

- Jaime Bartley, RN Director of Nursing, Transplant

Every day my team and I try to give hope, and sometimes life itself, to patients and their families. It’s an amazing privilege. But it comes with the feeling of wondering if we could do even more. Then a card comes. Those few kind words remind us of the difference we’re making. There’s no better feeling than that.

To schedule an appointment, call 913-588-1227 or visit KansasHealthSystem.com/Appointments.