Legally Blonde The Musical, 2023 AdventHealth Broadway Series at Starlight Theatre

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Dear Friends, Families, and Guests,

Welcome to Starlight and thank you for joining us for Starlight’s production of Legally Blonde The Musical!

Tonight’s performance is full of dynamic dance performances and unforgettable songs. If you’re looking for pure fun, you’ve come to the right show! Tonight’s story centers on Elle Woods, a young woman pursuing a degree at Harvard Law, who defies the odds and finds her full potential. She does it all while staying true to herself—in Elle’s case, by wearing her signature pink outfits and cultivating unexpected friendships along the way.

Starlight’s mission is to connect the community through live arts experiences –and one of the many ways we accomplish this mission is through shows like this one that we produce locally. Our self-produced shows highlight local and national performers and creatives, elevating Kansas City’s position as a catalyst for talent.

Speaking of talent, if you haven’t heard—Justin Cooley, Starlight’s 2021 Blue Star Awards winner for Outstanding Actor in a Lead Role, was nominated for his first Tony Award in May. We’re so proud of all he’s accomplished and are thrilled that his Starlight experience could be one small step in his journey. We are doubly proud to know that Justin is performing in the five-time Tony Award winning musical Kimberly Akimbo, a production that holds the esteemed winner of the 2023 Tony for Best Musical.

The Blue Star Awards is just one of our programs made possible through the generosity and dedication of the Starlight community, from our board members and employees to patrons, donors, volunteers and community members. We are proud to bring you unique arts experiences that foster the love for theatre that exists within our city.

Thank you for choosing Starlight – a uniquely Kansas City tradition of music and theatre under the stars!

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From Blue Star Awards to Broadway: A Dream Come True

In 2021, local Olathe East graduate Justin Cooley took home the Blue Star Award for Outstanding Actor in a Lead Role. His win led him to the Jimmy Awards, presented in New York by the Broadway League Foundation, which recognizes the best high school musical talent across the nation.

Justin Cooley was named a finalist and, following the Jimmy Awards, he was cast in the brand-new musical Kimberly Akimbo. Cooley made his Broadway debut in the production as Seth in 2022, and in May he earned his first Tony Award nomination. The musical went on to win the 2023 Tony Award for Best Musical.

Starlight congratulates Justin Cooley and is thrilled to have been part of his journey to Broadway with the Blue Star Awards.

To learn more about how you can support the local talent of students in our community, consider donating to support Starlight’s Community Engagement programs, like the Blue Star Awards.

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

Music and Lyrics by LAURENCE O’KEEFE AND NELL BENJAMIN

Book by HEATHER HACH

Based on the novel by AMANDA BROWN AND THE METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER MOTION PICTURE

Original Production by Hal Luftig, Fox Theatricals, Dori Berinstein, James L. Nederlander, Independent Presenters Network, Roy Furman, Amanda Lipitz, Broadway Asia, Barbara Whitman, FWPM Group, Hendel/ Wiesenfeld, Goldberg/Binder, Stern/Meyer, Lane/Comley, Bartner-Jenkins/Nocciolino and Warren Trepp;

Produced in association with MGM Onstage, Darcie Denkert and Dean Stolber.

EDWARD WATTS

LILY KAUFMANN

Starring

CARRIE ST. LOUIS

GERALD CAESAR

LUKE HAMILTON

NICOLETTE SHIN

SOARA-JOYE ROSS

LISSA deGUZMAN

KARMA JENKINS

JESSICA CROUCH

GABBIE FRIED

This production of Legally Blonde is proudly produced by Starlight, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. With

CATHY BARNETT, MAURICE DAWKINS, NIANI FEELINGS, ROBERT “SHAPIRO” GARRIS, JULES GEISS, LUKE HARWERTH, PAUL HARWERTH, MICHAL KOLACZKOWSKI, JEFFREY KELLER, REAGAN KENNEDY, DAVID PAUL KIDDER, MADOKA KOGUCHI, JESSICA MARTENS, TIA PETERSEN, TAY MARQUISE, JULIE POPE, WILL PORTER, KEN REMMERT, BEN SEARS, MARYANN TRAXLER, WESTON THOMAS, WILLA H. WALBERG

Lighting Design

SEAN GLASS

Costumes Provided by KC COSTUME

Assistant Choreographer ELLE MAY PATTERSON

Sound Design

SAM LEVEY

Scenery Rental Provided by FRONT ROW THEATRICAL

Production Stage Manager MARY HONOUR

Music Director/Conductor ANTHONY T. EDWARDS

Director & Choreographer NIKKI SNELSON

Legally Blonde is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All Authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Any video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

Cast

Elle Woods ........................................................................................................................................................... Carrie St. Louis

Emmett Forrest Gerald Caesar

Paulette Soara-Joye Ross

Professor Callahan Edward Watts

Warner Huntington III Luke Hamilton

Vivienne Kensington Lissa deGuzman

Brooke Wyndham............................................................................................................................................... Jessica Crouch

Margot ..................................................................................................................................................................... Lily Kaufmann

Serena Nicolette Shin

Pilar Karma Jenkins

Enid Gabbie Fried

Courtney Gabbie Fried

Store Manager Cathy Barnett

Kate ......................................................................................................................................................................Willa H. Walberg

Mother ...................................................................................................................................................................... Cathy Barnett

Father Ken Remmert

Grandmaster Chad Tay Marquise

Harvard Admissions Ken Remmert, Cathy Barnett, Will Porter

Aaron Schultz Weston Thomas

Cezar Tapesh Ben Sears

Dewey ....................................................................................................................................................................... Jeffrey Keller

Kyle............................................................................................................................................................................. Jeffrey Keller

District Attorney Jessica Martens

Nikos Michal Kolaczkowski

Carlos Maurice Dawkins

Whitney Jessica Martens

Reporters

Luke Harwerth, Paul Harwerth

Judge............................................................................................................................................................................ Jules Geiss

Stenographer ........................................................................................................................................................... Tia Petersen

Chutney Julie Pope

Bruiser Woods Marley

Rufus Artie

Ensemble

Cathy Barnett, Maurice Dawkins, Niani Feelings, Robert “Shapiro” Garris, Jules Geiss, Luke Harwerth, Paul Harwerth, Michal Kolaczkowski, Jeffrey Keller, Reagan Kennedy, David Paul Kidder, Madoka Koguchi, Jessica Martens, Tia Petersen, Tay Marquise, Julie Pope, Will Porter, Ken Remmert, Ben Sears, Maryann Traxler, Weston Thomas, Willa H. Walberg

Dance Captain

David Paul Kidder

Assistant Dance Captain

Julie Pope

Michal Kolaczkowski

Elle: Maryann Traxler; Emmett: Ben Sears

Callahan: Ken Remmert; Warner: Jeffrey Keller

Vivienne: Jessica Martens; Brooke: Julie Pope

Margot: Tia Peterson; Serena: Reagan Kennedy

Musical Numbers

ACT I

“Omigod You Guys” ............................................................................................Elle, Serena, Margot, Pilar and Company

“Serious” .............................................................................................................................................................. Elle and Warner

“What You Want” Elle, Serena, Margot, Pilar, Kate, Elle’s Parents, Grandmaster Chad and Company

“The Harvard Variations” Emmett, Aaron, Enid, Cezar and Harvard Students

“Blood in the Water” Callahan and Company

“Positive” Elle, Serena, Margot, Pilar and Company

“Ireland” Paulette

“Ireland (Reprise)” ........................................................................................................................................................... Paulette

“Serious (Reprise)” ............................................................................................................................................ Elle and Warner

“Chip on My Shoulder” Elle, Emmett and Company

“Run Rufus Run/Elle Reflects” Elle and Emmett

“So Much Better” Elle and Company

There will be one twenty-minute intermission.

ACT II

“Whipped into Shape” Brooke, Callahan and Company

“Take It Like a Man” Elle, Emmett and Salespeople

“Bend and Snap” Elle, Paulette, Serena, Margot, Pilar and Company

“There! Right There!” Elle, Callahan, Emmett, Brooke, Vivienne, Warner, Enid, Judge, Nikos, Carlos and Company

“Legally Blonde” ............................................................................................................................................... Elle and Emmett

“Legally Blonde Remix” ...................................................... Vivienne, Elle, Enid, Brooke, Elle’s Parents and Company

“Scene of the Crime/Omigod You Guys (Reprise)” Elle, Judge, Serena, Margot, Pilar and Company

“Find My Way/Finale” Elle, Paulette, Emmett and Company

Orchestra

Music Director/Conductor: Anthony T. Edwards

Assistant Music Director/Keyboard: Jeremy Watson

Dance Accompanist/Keyboard: Ty Tuttle

Keyboard: Iona DeWaltt

Violin: Anne-Marie Brown

Reeds: Mark Cohick

Reeds: Brett Jackson

Trumpet: Stephen Molloy

Trumpet: Robert Harvey

Trombone: Stephen Dekker

Guitar: Cindy Egger

Bass: Jeff Harshbarger

Percussion: Steve Riley

Drums: Tod Barnard

Contractor: Anthony T. Edwards

Who’s Who

CARRIE ST. LOUIS

CATHY BARNETT

JULIE POPE

MICHAL KOLACZKOWSKI

TIA PETERSEN

EDWARD WATTS

JULES GEISS

MAURICE DAWKINS

TAY MARQUISE

GABBIE FRIED

GERALD CAESAR

BEN SEARS

KEN REMMERT

NIANI FEELINGS

WESTON THOMAS

JESSICA CROUCH

LUKE HAMILTON

DAVID PAUL KIDDER

LUKE HARWERTH

PAUL HARWERTH

WILL PORTER

LILY KAUFMANN

LISSA deGUZMAN

JEFFREY KELLER

MADOKA KOGUCHI

REAGAN KENNEDY

WILLA H. WALBERG

NICOLETTE SHIN

SOARA-JOYE ROSS

JESSICA MARTENS

MARYANN TRAXLER

ROBERT “SHAPIRO” GARRIS

KARMA JENKINS

Who’s Who

CARRIE ST. LOUIS (Elle Woods) Oh my god you guys! Carrie is absolutely thrilled to be playing her dream role here in Kansas City! What, like it’s hard? Carrie was last seen as Rose Dewitt-Bukater in the Lucille Lortel-winning hit musical Titanique Off-Broadway. Broadway: Wicked (Glinda), Kinky Boots (Lauren), Rock of Ages (Sherrie). National Tour: Wicked (Glinda- here in KC in 2015!). She originated the role of Annette in Cruel Intentions: The ‘90s Musical Off Broadway, and her voice can be heard on the Original Cast Recording which topped the Billboard Broadway chart. Her television credits include roles on “The Good Fight” (Paramount+), “Elementary” (CBS), “Blindspot” (NBC) and “Younger” (TV Land). Her solo show, Something Good, which she debuted at Feinstein’s/54 Below, has been performed in cities across the US. A graduate of USC’s Thornton School of Music, Carrie is also an esteemed vocal coach with a private vocal studio in New York City. All the thanks to DGRW, Ted and Rachel, Robert and my parents. Harvard law, here I come! Website: www. carriestlouis.com Instagram: @carriestlouis

GERALD CAESAR (Emmett) Gerald is thrilled to be making his KCS debut! Broadway/National Tours: A Bronx Tale (OBC), Choir Boy (OBC), Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (OBC), Disney’s The Lion King (National Tour). Film/TV: “Only Murders in the Building,” “Dear Evan Hansen,” “Law & Order,” “Helpsters.” Represented by DGRW, inc. and 11:11 Entertainment. BFA Music Theatre Elon University.

SOARA-JOYE ROSS (Paulette) Broadway: Hadestown (Fate 3), Les Misérables, Dance of the Vampires. Select: Carmen Jones (CSC, Lortel Winner/ Drama Desk Nom), Promenade (City Center), Dessa Rose (Lincoln Center), Porgy and Bess (National Tour), Anything Goes (Arena Stage). Film/TV: “Garden State,” “Flight Attendant,” “Crashing.” Love to my #LevitationTeam & Almighty God! @ Lyricalsouljo

EDWARD WATTS (Professor Callahan)

Broadway and NYC credits include: Scandalous, It’s a Bird...It’s a Plane...It’s Superman, The Fantasticks, Black No More, Most Happy Fella and Show Boat. Tours: The Book of Mormon, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Les Misérables, and The

Little Mermaid. Numerous Regional Theatres including: The Old Globe, Goodspeed, The Guthrie, Shakespeare DC. TV/Film highlights: “NCIS: New Orleans,” “The Sopranos,” “Rescue Me,” ”Better Nate Than Ever.” EdwardWatts.net

LUKE HAMILTON (Warner Huntington III). Featured credits include Something Rotten! (National Tour), Charlie Price in Kinky Boots (North Shore Music Theatre), Tony Manero in Saturday Night Fever (Ogunquit Playhouse) and Bob Gaudio in Jersey Boys (NSMT). Television: “The Food that Built America,” “The Tonight Show.” Film: “Breaking Girl Code” (Lifetime) @looqhamilton www.lukehamiltonactor.com

LISSA DEGUZMAN (Vivienne Kensington) Lissa deGuzman is thrilled to be making her KC Starlight debut after finishing her run as Elphaba on the Wicked National Tour. Broadway: King Kong, Aladdin. First National Tour: Aladdin (Jasmine). Regional: The 5th Avenue Theatre (Bliss), the MUNY (Fiddler on the Roof), Goodspeed Opera House (Chasing Rainbows), Studio Tenn (West Side Story, Les Miserables). BFA, Belmont University. Endless love and gratitude to DGRW, my wonderful family and my incredible friends. Salamat! @lissadeguz

JESSICA CROUCH (Brooke Wyndham) most recently seen playing Kit DeLuca in the first national tour of Pretty Woman The Musical. Broadway/National Tours: Pretty Woman (OBC swing, Kit u/s), We Will Rock You (Killer Queen & Oz u/s). Regional: Pittsburgh CLO, Sacramento Music Circus, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Bay Street Theatre, Theatre Aspen. Professional Highlights: Narrator (Joseph… Dreamcoat), Gloria (Damn Yankees), Witch (Into The Woods), Velma (Chicago). @jessgoober @jcrouchfitness

LILY KAUFMANN (Margot) is elated to perform in her hometown! Broadway: Mean Girls (u/s Janis). National Tour: Mean Girls, (u/s Regina, Gretchen), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (u/s Veruca). Regional: Kinky Boots (Lauren), Hairspray (Penny), resident company PCLO, MTWichita. Blue Star/Jimmy Awards alum! Dedicated to all KC teachers, friends & family who shaped and supported my journey.

Who’s Who

NICOLETTE SHIN (Serena) is ecstatic to be making her KC Starlight debut! Credits include Avenue Q (Christmas Eve), Endangered! The Musical (World Premiere), Golden Mickeys, Frozen, and Disney Dreams on Disney Cruise Lines, and AIDA cruises. Graduated from Marymount Manhattan College. Special thanks to mom, dad, and her blonde bestie for their endless support. www.nicoletteshin.com @missastonishin

KARMA JENKINS (Pilar) is thrilled to make her Kansas City debut (OMG!) National Tours: Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! (Phyllis Who). Regional: Rock of Ages (Waitress #1, TUTS), West Side Story (Consuela, 5th Ave Theatre), In The Heights (Vanessa/Nina Cover, Stages St. Louis), The Wiz (Ensemble, The MUNY). TV: “Time Travelers Wife” (Ruth), “The last O.G” (Waitress), “Ghost: Power Book II” (Alexis). Special thanks to CESD, Ben & and the entire Legally Blonde team! IG: @Karmanoelle

GABBIE FRIED (Enid/Courtney) is psyched to return to Starlight after appearing in HAIRSPRAY, GREASE and as a Starlight Star. A Miller Marley and MTKC alum, Gabbie has appeared on The “Drew Barrymore Show,” “Tonight Show” and “SNL.” Gabbie encourages everyone 18+ to register to vote, and find more voter information at vote411.org. @goobiefried

CATHY BARNETT (Ensemble) is a professional actress based in Kansas City, Missouri. She voices the Hallmark greeting card character, “Maxine,” and played her live in the musical, Maxine’s Christmas Carol. She has toured nationally and internationally in Forbidden Broadway, Forbidden Hollywood and Always, Patsy Cline. She dedicates her performance to Cheryl Weaver.

MAURICE DAWKINS (Ensemble) has longed to perform in Legally Blonde and is so excited to finally do so with Starlight Theatre! Broadway tours: Cats (Coricopat and understudy for Mr. Mistoffelees) and The Prom (Ensemble). Regional: West Side Story (Baby John) at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, A Chorus Line (Mike) at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Cats (Mr. Mistoffelees) with Royal Caribbean, multiple productions of Newsies,and many more! He is a proud alum of Sarah Lawrence College and LaGuardia High School for the Arts, and he is grateful to all of his teachers and mentors

who’ve fostered his artistic and personal growth throughout the years. Much love to his mom, his partner, Laura, and to his cats, Mr. Business and Luna! You can follow him on Instagram @dawkinsmaurice.

NIANI FEELINGS (Ensemble) She/Her. Niani is so excited to make her Starlight debut in her long time favorite, Legally Blonde! Nat’l tour: Mean Girls (Dance Captain), Regional: MUNY, Oregon Shakespeare Festival. BFA: Boston Conservatory. Big thanks to DGRW & Nikki! Endless love to my family, friends & Mom, always. @niani_

ROBERT “SHAPIRO” GARRIS (Ensemble) Robert “Shapiro” Garris is excited to be making his KC Starlight debut. He is a DC native and attended Duke Ellington School of the Arts. Professional credits includes Nat’l Tour of Chicago The Musical, Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Wish, Guys & Dolls VSC and Busch Gardens. “Thank you to my support system” @shapiro_villa

JULES GEISS (Ensemble) (They/Them) is so excited to be doing Legally Blonde! Tours: Cats (1st National Revival). Regional: Newsies, A Chorus Line. They also trained at Houston Ballet Academy and danced with Milwaukee Ballet II. Huge thanks to Daniel Hoff Agency, and Dan, Pheza, and Nyx for constantly supporting them. @jwgeiss

LUKE HARWERTH (Ensemble) a Kansas Citybased actor, is thrilled to make his Starlight Theater debut. With a global reach on @twinsauce, his performances have enthralled audiences worldwide. He recently appeared in TIP’s production of Newsies and Curtain. Luke is thankful for the unwavering support of his friends, family, and Miller Marley.

PAUL HARWERTH (Ensemble) is a Kansas City-based actor who is thrilled to make his Starlight debut. Paul primarily dances for an international audience via his work with @ twinsauce but had recently appeared in TIP’s production of Newsies and Curtains. He’s thankful for his family, friends, and training at Miller Marley.

Who’s Who

MICHAL KOLACZKOWSKI (Ensemble)

Broadway: The Cher Show. Broadway Tours: Chicago, Dirty Dancing, Beauty and the Beast. Select Regional: JOY (World Premiere at George Street), The Wanderer (World Premiere at Papermill), Bye Bye Birdie (Goodspeed). Dance: MET Opera Ballet, The Verdon Fosse Legacy, iLuminate. Film/TV: “Katy Keene,”

“Modern Love,” “I’m Not Gay” (Upcoming Film). Gratitude to this creative team, casting, and CESD.

JEFFREY KELLER (Kyle/Dewey/Ensemble) Is thrilled to be making his KC Starlight debut! A few past credits include Last Five Years (Jamie), Xanadu (Sonny), Elf (Buddy), Little Shop of Horrors (Orin/Dentist), Footloose (Willard), Hair (Berger), Mamma Mia! (Sky). He received his BFA in musical theatre from Illinois Wesleyan University. When not acting, Jeffrey does stand-up comedy all around NYC and Chicago. Jeffrey would like to thank his parents for their never-ending love and support and Amanda for putting up with him. @Jeffrey_Keller

REAGAN KENNEDY (Ensemble) Is so excited to be making her regional theatre debut with Starlight. Reagan was previously the Dance Captain, Swing, Elle u/s on The Legally Blonde National Tour and is beyond grateful to revisit this show. Thanks to The University of Arizona BFA, her family, parents and friends, SNAPS! @_reagankennedy_

DAVID PAUL KIDDER (Ensemble) Starlight Debut! KC: Chicago at New Theatre. National tours: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. NYC: American Dance Machine (The Joyce), American Dance Spectacular, NBC Upfronts (Radio City Music Hall). Film: Imaginary Friends (dir. John Krasinski, chor. Mandy Moore). TV: “Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” Regional: Muny, Pittsburgh CLO, Fulton, Riverside, Flat Rock, Disney World. Dancer with Kristin Sudeikis Dance. @davidpaulkidder

MADOKA KOGUCHI (Ensemble) Select credits: National tour of Miss Saigon(Gigi u/s), Busch Gardens, Rent(Tokyo), Mother “Tome Torihama story”(East Japan Tour) and Diggin’ The Decades(Toronto). Aside from performing, Madoka is a manager at KC’s 1st Vietnamese coffee shop “Cafe Cà Phê”! Huge Arigato’s to mom & dad, Chikara, Jackie and the entire Cafe Cà Phé family! @madoka_koguchi

JESSICA MARTENS (Ensemble) is excited to be making her Starlight debut! Proud alum of Oklahoma City University. Regional: Ellen in Miss Saigon, Annie (Casa Mañana); Sophie in Mamma Mia, Bright Star, Fiddler on the Roof, When You Wish (Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma). All glory to God! 1 John 4:9-10. @jess.martens

TIA PETERSEN (Ensemble) is grateful and joyous to be part of the KC Starlight family this summer! Regional highlights: Tuacahn Center of the Arts, The 5th Avenue Theatre, Village Theatre. Proud graduate of The University of Washington. All the love & thanks to her family and to her Kyle. @t_uhpetersen

TAY MARQUISE (Ensemble) is a Florida native who loves doing turns, shopping, and food. You can catch him at a Broadway stagedoor, MJ the Musical, or the nearest screen dancing, singing, and creating viral videos on tiktok and Instagram @taymarquise where he shares his black boy joy with the masses— Taymarquise.com

JULIE POPE (Ensemble) Theatre: Cabaret (Sally Bowles) MTH, New Theatre, Drury Lane & The Marriott. National Tour: Evil Dead (Linda). Vocalist: Lost Wax, Tokyo DinseySea, and Hong Kong Disneyland. Commercial/VO: Hallmark, Garmin, Ace Hardware, Price Chopper, H&R Block, etc. Film: “Early Bird & Nelly Don; the Movie Musical.” Represented by Moxie Talent. www.juliepope.me

WILL PORTER (Ensemble) Starlight debut! KC: Peter Pan and Wendy (KC Rep). Upcoming: Cyrano de Bergerac (KC Rep). Tour: CATS, Bye Bye Birdie; Tokyo: A Chorus Line; Favorites: The Little Mermaid, All Shook Up (MUNY), How To Succeed (TUTS), HAIR (Berkshire Theatre), Shrek, Mary Poppins (NSMT), Spamalot (PCLO), Bells Are Ringing (Off-Bway). MFA: UMKC 24’.

KEN REMMERT (Ensemble) Ken has been an Equity Actor and Union Musician for over 40 years, he has been fortunate to stay busy in the Kansas City area. Ken also portrays President Harry S Truman, with “A Tribute to Truman” www.atributetotruman.com Love to his family. Enjoy the show everyone!

BEN SEARS (Ensemble) is thrilled to be making his KCS debut! National Tours: CATS (1st Nat’l),

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A Bronx Tale. Regional: Gypsy, The Music Man (Goodspeed), Catch Me If You Can (REV), West Side Story, Newsies! (LEX) Shoutout to The A Squad & love to Nikki & Elle-May. Love to my family. As always, this is for Dad.

MARYANN TRAXLER (Ensemble) recent performance credits include: Freaky Friday at The New Theatre (Monica), Singer/Dancer for Carnival Cruise Line, RWS Entertainment Group, Kinky Boots at The White Theatre (Lauren), Meet Me In St. Louis at Theatre in the Park (Esther), and American Idol Season 14. Love to Robb & Wolfe. Snaps!! @maryannrosinski

WESTON THOMAS (Ensemble) Weston Thomas is a Missouri State University alum. Select performance highlights: Freaky Friday, Seussical, SpongeBob, Something Rotten, Matilda, Newsies, Mamma Mia, Annie (Shawnee Mission Theatre in the Park); Something Rotten, Newsies (White Theatre); Funny Girl (MTH Theatre); The Prom, Elf (MTKC Pro); Crazy For You, Damn Yankees, Fiddler on the Roof (Tent Theatre). Upcoming: A Chorus Line (MTH Theatre). @Weston_Thomas

WILLA H. WALBERG (Ensemble), is thrilled to return to the Starlight stage after 12 years! Willa is a BFA Musical Theatre student at Missouri State and received the Starlight Blue Star Award for Outstanding Actress in a Supporting Role in 2020. Love to Elaine, Megan, and her family! @willawalberg

MARLEY (Bruiser Woods) Marley began her journey as a rescue pup in Manhattan, KS. She is well-travelled and has been from coast to coast in the U.S. Marley works by day as a law clerk for her mom, who also went to law school. This cuddly pup leaves a paw print on the heart of everyone she meets. Please put your paws together for this great show.

ARTY (Rufus) Arty was surrendered to Kansas City English Bulldog Rescue in July of 2022. Arty is easy going and is a lover, not a fighter. He enjoys meeting people, other animals, and cuddling. Arty lives on a small farm in Kansas City with 5 other English bulldogs (KCEBR rescues), 3 cats, 7 horses, 2 tortoises, several chickens and a pot bellied pig. As a KCEBR alumni, Arty participates in rescue events and is an excellent rescue ambassador.

NIKKI SNELSON (Director & Choreographer)

Nikki Snelson is thrilled to return to her home state of Missouri & the wonderful Starlight Theatre to direct & choreograph Legally Blonde. Ms. Snelson has been working on Broadway and beyond as an actress, creator and educator for the last 30 years. As an actress, Ms. Snelson is most recognized for her performance of Brooke Wyndam in the original Broadway and MTV cast of LEGALLY BLONDE While at the Palace in LB, she was a part of the deliciously campy “Search for the New Elle Woods” on MTV. Nikki originated the role of Winnie Tate in the Broadway revival of ANNIE GET YOUR GUN (starring Bernadette Peters). She was also seen on Broadway in SWEET CHARITY (starring Christina Applegate). Nikki spent several years on National Tours as “Cassie” in A Chorus Line and “Susan” in TICK, TICK, BOOM! She also performed in the Broadway National Tours of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, SHOW BOAT and HELLO, DOLLY with Carol Channing. Snelson originated the role of The Mad Hatter in Frank Wildhorn’s Wonderland, played Velma in CHICAGO at Maine State Theater and Sally Bowles in CABARET at The Napa Valley Opera House. On the big screen, Nikki was featured in the groundbreaking documentary “Every Little Step” as well in the major motion pictures “Reefer Madness” and “Across the Universe.” On the small screen, Nikki has been seen on “Desperate Housewives” and “All My Children.” She received her training in Musical Theatre from Boston Conservatory after growing up in St Louis and making her professional debut at the St Louis Muny. Ms. Snelson has directed, choreographed, and taught ALL over the world including: Argentina, Chile, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Ireland, Scotland, Paris, London and many more. She is an artist in residence at Singapore’s famed theater school, Lasalle College of the Arts. Her directing credits include: MAMMA MIA, HOLIDAY INN, ALL SHOOK UP, WORLD GOES ROUND, GYPSY, WEDDING SINGER, PAJAMA GAME, CABARET, CHICAGO, JOSEPH and A CHORUS LINE. Nikki has choreographed for Elton John’s Life Ball in Vienna, The Young and the Restless, The Miss America Pageant and the “The Funny Dance Show” on E! Ms. Snelson is the voice and CGI likeness of “Annie” in RockStar Games’ MIDNIGHT CLUB-LOS ANGELES. Nikki is so

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grateful to her gorgeous cast and crew, Rich Baker, Anthony Edwards, Caroline Gibel, Kent Andel and her incredible associate Elle-May Patterson. WHAT A JOURNEY! And much love always to the OG Legally Blonde team… Jerry, Nell, Larry and Heather for this beautiful show. Nikki resides in Orange County, California with her husband and 5 year old son. “Much LOVE to my incredible family for making all of this possible.” Nikki is the CEO of Musical Theatre Mayhem, a triple threat workshop experience featuring Broadway’s biggest stars! www.MusicalTheatreMayhem.com

ANTHONY T. EDWARDS (Music Director/ Conductor/Contractor) Starlight Theatre: Godspell, The Wizard of Oz, The Music Man, Anything Goes, Cinderella, Xanadu, The Producers, Aida, Footloose, The Sound of Music, Mary Poppins, Grease, Hairspray. Local: Resident Musical Director for Starlight Theatre, Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Coterie Theatre, Unicorn Theatre, Eventology and All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church. Additional Local: New Theatre, Quality Hill Playhouse, Theatre in the Park, Late Night Theatre, Musical Theatre Heritage. Regional: Denver Center for the Performing Arts (Denver, CO) Red Barn Theatre (Key West, FL), The American Theatre (Rockford, IL) Waterfront Playhouse (Key West, FL). New York: New Victory Theatre. Mr. Edwards is an Endorsed Kurzweil Artist, and is Adjunct Faculty for UMKC. He happily serves on the Board of Directors as Secretary for The AIDS Service Foundation of Greater Kansas City.

SEAN GLASS (Lighting Designer) is excited to have the opportunity to create live theater in this wonderful hometown treasure we call Starlight! He is no stranger to Starlight however, in addition to designing Godspell in 2021 he has designed or assisted on every Starlight produced production for over a decade. Sean has collaborated with other local theaters and organizations including: The New Theatre & Restaurant, Storling Dance Theater, Unicorn Theatre, and soon Music Theater Heritage, among others. He has also designed comedy specials, concerts, and other live events all over the country. Thank you for supporting live theater!

KC COSTUME Was established in the 1920’s to serve the needs of local and regional theatre companies. Today the company works with arts organizations and theatres from New York to San Francisco, Seattle to Toronto. Its nationally recognized designers and craftsmen remain dedicated to excellence and quality. www.kccostume.com

SAM LEVEY (Sound Designer) Sam Levey is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Illinois College. He has mixed on shows such as the Wizard of Oz, and Godspell at the Starlight Theatre; Mamma Mia, Freaky Friday and Newsies with the Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma; Beauty and the Beast, Peter Pan, A Year with Frog and Toad, The Light Princess, Pinocchio, and Mr. Popper’s Penguins at South Coast Repertory Theatre; Festival of the Lion King, The Hoop Dee Doo Revue, and Mickey’s Backyard BBQ at Walt Disney World; at The Wiz, Guys and Dolls, Spamalot, and Singin’ in the Rain at Beverly Hills High School. Miscellaneous other gigs include mixing front-of-house for the jazz summer concert series at the LA County Museum of Art, lighting programmer for KCRW events at the Moss Theatre in Santa Monica, and pyrotechnician at the Hollywood Bowl. He teaches courses in Microeconomics, Money and Banking, and Macroeconomics, focusing on Modern Monetary Theory (MMT).

ELLE MAY PATTERSON (Asst. Choreographer)

Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, Elle has been dancing since the age of 4. Having worked professionally throughout Australia, Asia, Europe and the U.S., Elle is so excited and grateful to be making the transition from performer to creative team. Most recently, Elle choreographed Evita at The Rev Theatre Co in New York. She was also the Dance Captain of the First Broadway National Tour of The Spongebob Musical. Other credits include, Mamma Mia!, A Chorus Line, Catch Me If You Can, MTV Video Music Awards, and more! Endless gratitude to Nikki for her trust, support and thoughtful guidance.

MARY R. HONOUR (Production Stage Manager) is pleased to return to Starlight for her 12th production, having previously stage managed Godspell, Hairspray, Mary Poppins, and The Sound of Music, and served as ASM on Xanadu, The Producers, Music Man,

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Grease, Hello Dolly, Jesus Christ Superstar and Footloose. Mary is a KC local who has worked many seasons at KC Rep, and regionally at La Jolla Playhouse, Shakespeare Santa Cruz, Arizona Theatre Company, and Light Opera Works. Mary is happy to be making theatre magic again under the stars at Starlight!

MICHELLE GUTIERREZ MARTINA (First Assistant Stage Manager) Michelle is a proud KC native recently moved back from Detroit. AEA and working Starlight over 10 years. Starlight credits: PSM- Grease, Flat Stanley, 1st ASM- AIDA, Wizard of Oz, 2nd ASM- Miss Saigon (MSUA tour), Footloose, The Sound of Music. Thanks to Kent and the Starlight family for having me back! All my love to Dave, my kiddos and family. May God grant you all a beautiful night under and amongst the stars.

SADIE DESANTIS (Asst. Choreographer)

Ms. DeSantis currently serves as the Assistant Professor of Stage and Production Management and Production Manager at Coastal Carolina University in Myrtle Beach, SC. She is also a freelance stage manager and has production experience in concerts, ballet, opera, musical theatre, outdoor production, and corporate galas. After attending the University of Pittsburgh–Johnstown where she obtained a BA in Theatre Arts, she earned her MFA in Theatre Design and Technology (Stage Management) from the University of MissouriKansas City where she went on to run a thriving MFA Stage Management program for 7 years. She has worked for numerous companies including Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Kansas City Ballet, Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Coterie Theatre, Starlight Theatre, Des Moines Metro Opera and many others. She is a member of the Stage Managers Association where she is the Regional Representative for the Carolinas. A Proud Member of Actor’s Equity Association. #chantsup!

STARLIGHT (Producer) Opened as a theatre in 1950 and a nonprofit organization in 1951, Starlight is the largest and oldest performing arts organization in Kansas City, Missouri, and connects our community through live arts experiences that entertain, inspire, and engage audiences of all ages. Offering diverse programming year-round, Starlight presents Broadway musicals, concert events,

and extensive community engagement programming, including classes, scholarships, and one of the largest high school musical theatre award programs in the nation. Located on 16 acres in Swope Park, the historic, cityowned venue is the second-largest outdoor producing theatre in the country with almost 8,000 seats. Follow Starlight on social media @kcstarlight and visit kcstarlight.com for more information.

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Teen Ensemble

Legally Blonde’s Teen Ensemble is comprised of students from Starlight’s Community Engagement programs including the Blue Star Awards, Starlight Stars, and the Vincent Legacy Scholarship program.

For more information on Starlight’s Community Engagement programs, please visit www.kcstarlight.com/engage.

MYKA BECK

CLARA THOMPSON

SAMMY HOMOLKA

BREANA SMITH

PAYTON EDMONDS

MICHAEL BELL

EVA SMITH

PHENIX WATSON

HADLEY WAY

JAMES BILBRUCK

RAELIN REEVE

NOELLE ENNA

ZOIE HARRINGTON

ELSA THOMPSON

ISABELLA LORNA

ASHLYN ROBERTSON

ALLYSON MAKALOUS

SAM SCHMELZLE

OLIVIA CANOVI

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Starlight Production Staff

LEGALLY BLONDE

Executive Producer

RICH BAKER

V.P. of Production KENT ANDEL

Lighting and Video Supervisor

AARON M. CLARK

Audio Supervisor

RYAN BRITTON

Audio-Visual Technician

KERSTIN MESSMER

Company Manager

CAROLINE GIBEL

Production Stage Manager ......................

Mary Honour

First Assistant Stage Manager ........................................

Michelle Gutierrez Martina

Second Assistant Stage Manager

Assistant Teen Choreographer

Intimacy Choreographer

Sadie DeSantis

Christina Burton

Jenise Cook

Assistant Musical Director....................Jeremy Watson

Rehearsal Pianists ................

Jeremy Watson, Ty Tuttle

Wardrobe Services .. Kansas City Costume Company

Wardrobe Supervisor

Wig & Make-up Supervisor

Gayla Voss

Gene Flaharty

Audio Services Vista Productions

Frequency Coordination Group

Video Production ...........................

Bryce Walker Jones

Head Carpenter ........................................... Eric Webster

Properties Head .................................Jessica Bednarek

Audio Head

Jeremy Brown

Sound Design Assistant Halley Sylvester

Head Electrician

Head Flyman

Assistant Lighting Designer ................

The Actors and Stage Managers employed in this production are members of Actor’s Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States.

The musicians employed in this production are members of the American Federation of Musicians.

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

The Director-Choreographer is a member of the STAGE DIRECTORS AND CHOREOGRAPHERS SOCIETY, a national theatrical labor union.

United Scenic Artists represents the designers and scenic painters for the American Theatre

Josh Topping

Alex Houtman

Margaret Spare

Production Management Intern .................... Jamie Hill

Stage Management Intern ................ Portia Strautman

Canine Guardian (Marley)

Canine Guardian (Arty)

Meredith Ashley

Julia Sickle

Michon Huston

Randy Beebe

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GROUP THEME NIGHTS

Are you looking to add to your fun at Starlight? This season take advantage of any of our BRAND NEW, pre-show group theme nights. Enjoy fun activities and great Broadway shows at a discount. Attend solo, or even better, attend with a group!

Check out the schedule of events below:

PINK RUSH PARTY JULY 12

Join Starlight for photo opportunities, signature cocktails, and a night of fantastic theatre with Legally Blonde The Musical. This is going to be just like senior year, except funner!

PARTY IN THE U.S.A. JULY

27

Test your musical knowledge with Broadwaythemed music bingo. Enjoy a KC BBQ buffet and drinks while you put your knowledge to the test before enjoying the Broadway musical 1776.

90’S NIGHT AUG. 3

Are you all that and a bag of chips? Jump back to Starlight and find out with 90’s-themed music bingo and enjoy the Broadway musical Jagged Little Pill.

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SATURDAY, JULY 22 | 6 P.M. – MIDNIGHT

CO-CHAIRS

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This annual community fundraiser includes tickets to the Saturday, July 22 performance of RAIN – A Tribute to The Beatles and features a pre-show cocktail hour and a postshow dance party.

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

For more information, please visit kcstarlight.com/starrynight

Text STARRYNIGHT to 44-321 to donate

A round of applause for the 2023 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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Robert & Melissa Hingula Polsinelli | Johnson County KS Arts & Heritage Center

Rachel Hack Merlo Google Fiber

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Kyri Gorges KPMG

Teresa Martinez & Tyler Means Visit KC | Kansas City Area Transportation Authority

Jamie Day Blue Cross Blue Shield

Dudley Hogue Heartland Men’s Chorus

Taylor Mills Lockton

Laura Brozovich Pivvot, Inc., A Terracon Company

Tonya & Lawrence Guinn Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | Quest Diagnostics

Stacy Mayer reStart

Jacob Derritt JP Morgan Chase

Elise Jones Enterprise Bank & Trust

Mark Moberly & Kerri Stowell Sunflower Development Group | Fox 4

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 twitter.com/kcstarlight.

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 Starlight recognizes that medical and recreational marihuana 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 paved parking lot (near Gate 6). Stateissued 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 Zebra and Cheetah 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 polo shirts), Ushers and Volunteer Ambassadors (in light blue polo shirts), or Security personnel (in black polo 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) 997-3637

Administration

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Community Engagement

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STAFF

Marketing + Sales

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Community Engagement Manager

Katherine Tolbert

Community Engagement Manager

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Community Engagement Coordinator

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Community Engagement Coordinator

Concerts + IS

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V.P. of Concerts + Information Systems (IS)

Owain Howell

Information Systems (IS) Manager

Finance

Mandi Wright

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

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Accounting Manager

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Human Resources

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V.P. of Human Resources

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Private Events Coordinator

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Multimedia Design Coordinator

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Graphic Designer

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Digital Marketing Coordinator

Operations

Deb Churchill

V.P. of Operations

Phil Butler

Facilities Manager

Molly Flanery

House Manager

Archie George

Facilities Technician

Nick King

Facilities Technician

Robbie Sharp

Facilities Technician

Clayton Williams

Horticulture Supervisor

Chris Kindell

Horticulture + Facilities Technician

Rori DeFoor

Volunteer Coordinator

Philanthropy

Andrew Lang

Director of Philanthropy

Erin Olm-Shipman

Donor Relations Manager

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Donor Relations Manager

Sydney Slavin

Grants + Donor

Communications Manager

Megan McCranie

Database Coordinator

Claire McEwen

Philanthropy Coordinator

Production

Kent Andel

V.P. of Production

Caroline Gibel

Director of Programming

Aaron M. Clark

Technical Production Manager

Ryan Britton

Production Coordinator

Kerstin Messmer

Audio + Video Technician

Ticket Services Department

Ken McClain

Director of Ticket Services

Cindy Fasl

Ticket Services Manager

Genie Haggard

Ticket Services Concerts Manager

Tanis Ham

Ticket Services Coordinator

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