WESTCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE PRESENTS
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How A Show Gets To Broadway In 2009 after the successful launch of the musical adaptation of the cult 80s film called “The Toxic Avenger,” Tom Polum and I were brainstorming about other possible underlying works which could be adapted to the stage. Tom suggested an independent Canadian film called “Mambo Italiano” which we both thought was really hilarious. We fell in love with the characters, especially the roles of the older generation played by Ginette Reno and Paul Sorvino. Tom pursued the underlying rights from the authors of the screenplay, Emile Gaudreault and Steve Galluccio (which was based on Steve’s stage play of the same name), through their wonderful agent, Nathalie Goodwin. Although the film is based in Canada, we went about finding a setting for the show in New Jersey which we knew had a heavy concentration of Italian Americans. We headed to Hammonton, which boasts more than 40% of its population being of Italian descent. We stopped in St. Joseph Church, grabbed a church bulletin and headed out to visit some of their advertisers including family-owned Bagliani’s Market. One of the sons in the Bagliani Family’s 4th generation shared many amusing experiences of working in an ItalianAmerican family-owned business. We also attended the “Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel,” an annual celebration dominated by food and families. We eventually made our way to Vineland, New Jersey, which is home to the Landis Theatre. It had been beautifully restored and they were preparing
for an upcoming concert by Sicilian-American Bernadette Lazzara, also known as the actress Bernadette Peters! Lori DiMatteo-Fiocchi, a board member on the Landis Theatre Foundation, organized a gathering of Italian-American mothers for us to chat with to learn more about raising Italian American kids in a very American culture. They generously shared their love of their culture and the trials and tribulations of raising kids caught between two cultures. Michael Coco, our friend and director of theatre operations for the Shubert Organization suggested it was time to bring on lyricist Omri Schein and composer James Olmstead, the team behind the award-winning musical Gary Goldfarb, Master Escapist, which had been highly praised in The New York Times for its irreverent book and lyrics and catchy music. We knew they would be perfect for Mambo. Michael also introduced us to Broadway professional Steve Edlund who served as an invaluable dramaturge on our team. It has been a wonderful journey so far and we are excited about what the future holds. All shows need to go through significant development before heading to Broadway and we are grateful to Westchester Broadway Theatre’s Bob Funking, Bill Stutler, and Lisa Tiso for their wonderful producing team, and the warm and supportive audiences for making this World Premiere possible. Thank you! Jean Cheever (for the Creative Team) August 1, 2019
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
PERSONAL SAFETY & COMFORT Please note exits in theatre. Exits are indicated by illuminated “EXIT” signs. For the safety, comfort and enjoyment of yourself and others, please remain seated during the performance. In the unlikely necessity of evacuation, an announcement will be made over the public address system. Westchester Broadway Theatre is completely equipped with automatic sprinkler and smoke detector systems which cover all areas of the theatre. In the event of power failure, a separately powered, totally independent, battery-run lighting system is activated. Should you or one of your party experience illness or unusual discomfort, please notify a service person or management immediately. CAMERAS, RECORDERS The use of cameras and tape recorders during the performance is strictly prohibited by New York State copyright laws. CELL PHONES, BEEPERS Out of courtesy to the performers and everyone in the audience, please refrain from using cell phones and electronic devices in the theatre. Please be sure to turn off the audible features of these devices when in the theatre. GRATUITY Our guests have asked for an approximation of the food portion of the ticket for purposes of determining service gratuity which is not included in the ticket price. An amount equal to one-half of your ticket price should be considered as the dinner portion. Our staff has enjoyed serving you and hopes that our service has been to your satisfaction.
BILL STUTLER
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FUNKING, Executive Producers lisa tiso, Producer Present
THE WORLD PREMIERE
Book by
Music by
Lyrics by
Jean Cheever and Tom Polum James Olmstead Omri Schein Based on the play and screenplay by
Steve Galluccio & Emile Gaudreault
JOY HERMALYN
Starring
BILL NOLTE
Also Starring
ALEXANDRA AMADEO FROST ALEX DROST DIANA DiMARZIO NATALIE GALLO ZACH SCHANNE ADINAH Alexander with
AARON PATRICK CRAVEN AJ HUNSUCKER STUART MARLAND COREY JOSEPH MASKLEE HALLE MASTROBERARDINO MACKENZIE ROGERS LAURA STRACKO Musical Direction by
RYAN EDWARD WISE
Orchestrations Additional Orchestrations
Alexander Rovang
Set Design by
STEVE LOFTUS
Sound Design by
Costume Design by
Lighting Design by
KEITH NIELSEN ANDREW GMOSER
mark zuckerman
James Olmstead
Wig/Hair Design by
Properties by
GERARD KELLY
GRUMPY’S PROPS
Production Stage Manager Assistant Stage Manager
VICTOR LUKAS
THERESA STARK
Associate Director/Musical Staging
jill gorrie Directed by
tom polum AUGUST 8, 2019 – SEPTEMBER 29, 2019
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cast (In order of appearance)
Maria Barbieri................................................................................................Joy Hermalyn* Anna Barbieri.................................................................. Alexandra Amadeo Frost Angelo Barbieri.................................................................................................... Alex Drost* Gino Barbieri.......................................................................................................... Bill Nolte* Mrs. Donelli........................................................................................Adinah Alexander* Father O’Shea......................................................................................... Stuart Marland* Rapper............................................................................................................ A.J. Hunsucker* Nino Paventi...................................................................................................Zach Schanne* Marco......................................................................................... Aaron Patrick Craven* Mrs. Goldstein............................................................................................ Laura Stracko* Mrs. McCafferty..................................................................................Mackenzie Rogers Psychiatrist 1............................................................................ Aaron Patrick Craven* Psychiatrist 2...................................................................... Halle Mastroberardino* Psychiatrist 3............................................................................................... Laura Stracko* Donna Lunetti.............................................................................................. Natalie Gallo* Vivenzio........................................................................................................ Laura Stracko* Lina Paventi................................................................................................Diana DiMarzio* Manuela.................................................................................................Mackenzie Rogers Miranda............................................................................... Halle Mastroberardino* Auntie Pasto............................................................................. Aaron Patrick Craven* Clerk................................................................................................................ A.J. Hunsucker* Judge......................................................................................................... Stuart Marland* Massimo.................................................................................... Aaron Patrick Craven* Waiters, bartenders, dancers, tough guys, construction workers, Italian peasants.............................. Aaron Patrick Craven*, A.J. Hunsucker*, Stuart Marland*, Halle Mastroberardino*, Mackenzie Rogers, Laura Stracko* Dance Captain; Non-Performing Swing . . . Corey JOSEPH Masklee* Rehearsal Assistant Stage Manager. . . . . . . Christopher Michaels
– understudies – Understudies never substitute for listed players unless a specific announcement for the appearance is made at the time of the performance. For Maria - Adinah Alexander*; for Gino - Stuart Marland*; for Nino - Aaron Patrick Craven*; for Angelo - AJ Hinsucker*; for Lina & Mrs. Donelli - Laura Stracko*; for Donna - Mackenzie Rogers; for Anna - Halle Mastroberardino*. * Members of Actors’ Equity Association, the only professional union for Actors and Stage Managers.
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Romance! Adventure! Gershwin! Who could ask for anything more? October 3 thru Nov. 24, ’19 and
Dec. 27, ’19 thru Jan. 26, ’20
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scenes & musical numbers The play takes place in the year 2000 in Hammonton, New Jersey.
– ACT ONE – scene 1 Famiglia Italiana Ristorante Italia..........................................................................................Company Famiglia Italiana...........................................Maria, Gino, Angelo, Anna, Mrs. Donelli & Company scene 2 Confessional Maria’s Wish.................................................................................Maria scene 3 Street, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Festival and Psychiatrists’ Offices Italia (reprise)...............................................Mrs. Donelli, Company Nino...........................................................Maria, Anna, Mrs. Donelli, Mrs. Goldstein, Mrs. McCafferty Yes Girl.............................................................................................Anna scene 4 Famiglia Italiana Ristorante Space...............................................................................................Angelo Space (reprise)..................................................................Angelo, Anna scene 5 Lunetti Construction Company The Lunetti Code........................................ Donna, Anna, Workers scene 6 Anna & Angelo’s Kitchen Mama’s Cannelloni....................................................................... Lina scene 7 Cemetery Before You...........................................................................Gino, Maria scene 8 Famiglia Italiana Ristorante A Simple Family Dinner.....................Maria, Gino, Anna, Nino, Angelo, Lina – intermission – Top off your delicious meal perfectly with one of these scrumptious treats available for purchase!
LUXURY DESSERTS CHOCOLATE MOLTEN LAVA CAKE • LEMON SORBET TURTLE CHEESECAKE OF DISTINCTION PRODUCERʼS HOT FUDGE DELIGHT • APPLE CRISP CARAMEL
Order your choices before the show begins, and enjoy them during the intermission. 6
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Tapestry
Doo Wop N
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Carole King
Lenny Dell and
demensions John Kuse and The excellents
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sat., August 10
Songbook
the Premier musical tribute starring Suzanne O Davis saturday, August 17
Six of the Biggest Names in Comedy Throw Their Weight Around!
“You Belong To Me” WITH SPECIAL GUEST COMEDIAN
saturday, August 24
ONE OF Bout! FUN Back TON for Another
Tippin’ the Scales
Toppin’ the Fun
ADULT COMEDY NIGHT
saturday, August 31
Columbus Day Celebration
Outrageous Adult Humor with 6 Acts
MONDAY, OCTOBER 14
The World Famous
GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA
tuesday, october 22 mATINEE & EVENING
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Tribute to Billy Joel & Elton John
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21
Tribute to ABBA THE CARPENTERS THE 5TH DIMENSION THE MAMAS & THE PAPAS
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 MATINEE & EVENING
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scenes & musical numbers – ACT TWO – scene 1 Maria and Gino’s Bedroom The Dream............................................Angelo, Maria, Gino, Anna, Lina, Mrs. Donelli, Company scene 2 Landis Theatre All I Need Is You...........................................................Angelo, Nino Mama’s Cannelloni (reprise)...................................................... Lina scene 3 Hammonton, New Jersey...................... Lynn, Manuela, Miranda Yes Girl (reprise)...............................................................Auntie Pasto scene 4 The Confessional Before You (reprise)........................................................................Gino scene 5 Famiglia Italiana Ristorante Read Between The Lines....................................Lina, Maria, Gino Family...............................................................................................Maria scene 6 City Hall Il Processo! (The Case)..................... Judge, Clerk, Gino, Angelo, Anna, Maria, Company And Mama Would Dance........................................Anna, Angelo, Maria, Gino scene 7 Famiglia Italiana Ristorante Famiglia Italiana (reprise).................................................Company Mambo Italiano.....................................................................Company (Music and Lyrics by Bob Merrill) Based on the film “Mambo Italiano” written by Steve Galluccio, author of the play & Émile Gaudreault, director of the screenplay, produced by Denise Robert and Daniel Louis / Cinémaginaire
– musicians – Conductor/Keyboard 1:. . . . . . . . . . . . . RYAN EDWARD WISE Associate Conductor/Keyboard 2: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BOB BRAY Reeds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CRISPIAN FORDHAM Trumpet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BRYAN UHL Guitar/Mandolin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DAVID SHOUP Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DAVID DUNAWAY Violin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KATIE VON BRAUN Drums. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JAY MACK Contractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Von Ann Stutler 8
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WHO’S WHO Joy Hermalyn (Maria Barbieri) has happily made her career as a singer and actor across all genres. Broadway/OffBway: Fiddler on the Roof, Cyrano, Candide, Christmas Carol, Baz Luhrmann’s La Boheme, Death Takes a Holiday, Encores! Favorite regional: Sweeney Todd (Mrs. Lovett), Gypsy (Rose), Hamlet (Gertrude), Beauty & the Beast (Wardrobe), Baby (Arlene), Oliver (Widow Corney). Opera from AlaskaItaly-Utah. Proudly performed in NBC’s Sound of Music Live!, NY Philharmonic - Live from Lincoln Center, Royal Albert Hall London, Carnegie Hall. Joy teaches Voice/Audition technique at Yale & Kean Universities and in private studio NY/NJ/Skype. www.JoyHermalyn.com!
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BILL NOLTE (Gino) starred as Tevye in WBT’s Fiddler On The Roof, a role he repeated at the Maine State Music Theatre, winning The “Vicki” and Broadway World Awards. Regionally he starred as Tony in Goodspeed Opera’s The Most Happy Fella, winning the Connecticut Critics Circle Award. as well as leading roles at the Pittsburgh Public, California Music Theatre, Cape Playhouse, Pioneer Theatre, Paper Mill Playhouse among others. Broadway appearances include: Waitress (Old Joe), La Cage Aux Folles, The Producers, Amour, Jane Eyre, 1776, King David, A Christmas Carol, Joseph...Dreamcoat, The Secret Garden, Me and My Girl, and Cats ( his ‘85 debut ). www.BillNolte.com
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Westchester Broadway Theatre takes pride in our leisurely cocktail and dining service, which takes you from the moment you enter the theatre until the start of the performance. If you desire a faster pace to your service, please let your servers know, and they will accommodate your special needs. – ORIGINAL LEAD SINGERS –
Bring the wearing of the green (and red) to your holiday season! Dancers, singers & musicans bring you their most spectacular show yet!
All Star Doo Wop Larry Chance &
The Earls
Remember Then • Life Is But A Dream AND Vito Picone &
The ELEGANTS Little Star • Please Believe Me
MONday, DEC. 2
mATINEE AND EVENING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19
A Merry A Holiday With Country CHER , Christmas ANDREA BOCELLI , Music and songs of family, faith and holiday joy. – The soundtrack of America.
TUESday, DECEMBER 3 mATINEE & EVENING
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BARBRA STREISAND AND MANY MORE
DECEMBER 9 and 10 mATINEE & EVENING
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WHO’S WHO ALEXANDRA AMADEO FROST (Anna) is thrilled to be a part of the Mambo Family! Proud AMDA grad. Regional credits include: 9 to 5 (Ensemble, u/s Judy), The Drowsy Chaperone (ensemble), The Rocky Horror Show (Janet), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Millie), Grease (Marty). Big shout out to everyone at The Westchester Broadway Theatre for this incredible opportunity! She would like to thank her agents at Jamie Baker Management and her incredible family and friends for their and support. All the love to Mom, Papa, Riley and Christian! @Its_Alex_Frost
ALEX DROST (Angelo) Westchester Broadway Theatre debut! NYC: Errol and Fidel (NYMF). Cruise line entertainment: Mamma Mia! (Eddie, Royal Caribbean Productions). Regional: Randy Skinner’s 42nd Street (Ogunquit Playhouse). Cabaret (Music Theatre of Connecticut). Chicago, 42nd Street, Beauty and the Beast, Billy Elliot (Fulton Theatre). A Grand Night For Singing, Fiddler on the Roof, Mamma Mia! (Maine State Music Theatre). La Cage aux Folles (Jean-Michel, Forestburgh
Playhouse). Western Carolina University BFA. Special thanks to my family, friends, and the Daniel Hoff Agency! For my Nini. @heyitsalexdrost
Diana DiMarzio (Lina) WBT debut. On Broadway: The Visit (Annie Dummermut), Sweeney Todd (Beggar Woman) both original cast recordings. National Tours: Light in the Piazza (Signora Naccarelli), Sweeney Todd (Beggar Woman), Evita, Love Never Dies (Mdm Giry u/s), Man of La Mancha (matinee Aldonza) Internationally/Opera: Sweeney Todd w/ Bavarian Radio Orchestra, Virginia Opera’s Sweeney Todd, Charlottesville Opera’s Oklahoma (Aunt Eller). Regionally: Williamstown Theater Festival’s June Moon; The Visit, Ten Cents a Dance, McCarter, American Conservatory Theater. Orchestrally: Virginia, Richmond, Westfield Symphony. Carnegie Mellon University Graduate.
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It Happened One Christmas Eve Family Holiday Musical 11/27/19 – 12/23/19
What makes a monster and what makes a man?
“Sass, Soul, Sex Appeal. Pure entertainment, total fun! – WhatsOnStage!
01/30/20 – 03/01/20
GLASS SLIPPERS ARE SO BACK!
03/05/20 – 05/17/20
05/21/20 –07/19/20
what a way to make a livin’
“irresistibly good!”
THE FUN FILLED HIT BY DOLLY PARTON 07/23/20 – 09/26/20
– The Washington Post
10/01/20 –11/29/20; 12/30/20 –01/24/21
WHO’S WHO NATALIE GALLO (Donna) Westchester Broadway Theatre debut! Broadway and National Tours: Jersey Boys (Mary Delgado), Mamma Mia (Ali, Sophie u/s). New York and Regional: A Chorus Line (Diana Morales), In The Heights (Carla), Clinton the Musical (Monica Lewinsky), Jersey Boys (Mary Delgado). www.nataliegallo.com
Zach Schanne (Nino) Rider University grad, proud AEA member! Favorite past performances include: West Side Story (Tony; Connecticut Critics Circle award, Outstanding Actor), Pippin (Pippin), Rock of Ages (Stacee Jaxx), Grease (Danny, Kenickie) and NYC premier musical, City of Light with Valarie Pettiford and Cady Huffman. In addition to performing, Zach is a private voice/ acting instructor and certified personal trainer. Many thanks to Kathy and Jen at Encompass Arts! @zach.schanne
Adinah Alexander (Rosa Donelli) Broadway: (All Original Cast) Kinky Boots, Wedding Singer, Wicked, Urban Cowboy, Parade. Television: The Deuce, The Last OG, Bull, Lights Out, Nurse Jackie, Law and Order. Off-Broadway: Adding Machine, Love Janis, Ruthless, Leap of Faith, The Last Smoker in America, Two Rooms, The No Frills Revue. Regional: Hangar Theatre, McCarter, Broadway Music Circus, Actors Theatre of Louisville, La Jolla Playhouse, Sundance, North Shore Music Theatre, Fulton Theatre, Goodspeed Opera House and many more.
AARON PATRICK CRAVEN (Ensemble) Westchester Broadway Theatre debut! Off-Broadway: A Chorus Line at New York City Center. National Tours: Dirty Dancing (Johnny Castle), A Chorus Line (Zach). Select regional credits include the Goodspeed, Kennedy Center, Paramount (Aurora) and Music Theatre Wichita. Thanks to the whole team at WBT and Hudson Artists! Love and thanks to Mom, Dad, Alex and Katie! Aaron holds his BFA from Wichita State University. Proud member of AEA @aaronpatrickcraven, aaronpatrickcraven.com
Special Notices Set Construction & Installation Scene Works, Ossining, NY Extra Special Lighting Equipment by SILENT G PRODUCTIONS, Yorktown Heights, NY Assistant Lighting Designer Kevin Gleason Assistant Costume Designer Allison Kirstakas Assistant Sound Designer SARAH DEMAREST Stitchers pamela cummings & heidi giarlo
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WHO’S WHO A J HUNSUCKER (Ensemble) is ecstatic to be making his Westchester Broadway debut! National Tour: The Producers. OffBroadway: The Girl Who Came To Supper, Fabulous! The Queen of New Musical Comedies. Favorite Regional Credits: S’Wonderful (Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera); Crazy For You (Merry-Go-Round); My Fair Lady, The Little Mermaid (Theatre By The Sea); 42nd Street, Hairspray, Cats, Fiddler on the Roof, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (West Virginia Public Theatre); Kiss Me Kate, The Wizard of Oz (Gretna Theatre); Hairspray (Arizona Broadway Theatre). Love to his family and Carson-Adler Agency.
COREY JOSEPH MASKLEE (Ensemble) This is Corey’s second production with WBT and he is thrilled to be back! He was last seen in WBT’s production of Phantom. Some of Corey’s favorite credits include; Tours: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, A Christmas Carol; Regional: West Side Story, Spamalot, Ragtime, Mame, The Will Rogers Follies, and more. Corey is a proud member of Actors Equity Association and, as always, thanks his friends and family for their continuous love and support. Follow him on Instagram! @corey_joseph_m
“Z” Travel & Leisure STUART MARLAND (Father O’Shea; Judge) Has appeared at WBT this year in both Newsies (Joseph Pulitzer) and Phantom (Inspector LeDoux). Broadway: Newsies (Snyder), Beauty and the Beast (Lumiere), Xanadu, Jekyll & Hyde (General Lord Glossop) and Cyrano - The Musical. National Tours: Newsies (Snyder), The Producers (Roger DeBris,) Seussical (General Genghis Khan Schmitz,) Evita (Juan Peron,) The Music Of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Ragtime, The Who’s Tommy, A Chorus Line (Zach, Al, Don,) Sophisticated Ladies (P.J. - The Hipster,) and The King and I. Stuart has appeared in many stock and regional productions around the country, including Broadway at Music Circus Sacramento, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, TUTS in Houston, ACT in San Francisco, Pittsburgh CLO, The John W. Engeman and Bay Street Theatres in New York. Stuart attended the UCLA School of Theatre, Film and Television and is originally from La Jolla, California.
Guests of the Westchester Broadway Theatre are encouraged to dress to impress, but formal dress is not necessary. WESTCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE
Walking & Bus Tours
Live Musical Coach Bus Tour
Full Day of live music as we travel throughout Manhattan. Our Actors Equity singer will perform on the bus as we discover New York and hear great voices. Along the way learn about NY from licensed guides!
• Historical Broadway Musical review! • Cultural • Anecdotal humor • Themed • Neighborhoods For Individuals, Seniors, Corporations, Schools, Family Outings & Groups of Any Size For more information Email us at: marscot@att.net Call us at: (914) 633-6658 Catch us on the web at: www.ztravelandleisure.com Pick up at local locations!
“The Most Unique Theatre Experience and Entertaining Tour” Numerous stops on & off bus, lunch stop & minimal walking!
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WHO’S WHO Halle Mastroberardino (Ensemble) is so excited to be a part of this production and celebrate her Italian heritage! A graduate from Point Park University, Halle has since been seen on Regional stages around the country. Credits include 42nd Street (Peggy Sawyer), Elf (The John W. Engeman Theatre), and 9 productions at Music Theatre Wichita, where she spent two summer seasons as a resident company member. Sending lots of love and thanks to this incredible team, cast, and crew! @hallemastroberardino
MACKENZIE ROGERS (Ensemble) is making her company debut with Westchester Broadway Theatre. Previous roles include Martha (The Secret Garden), Lucy (You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown), Nancy (Albert Herring), and Cherubino (Le nozze di Figaro). Company credits include Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre, Portland Opera, and Broadway Rose Theatre’s The Addams Family, winning the Drammy Award for Best Ensemble and the PAMTA Awards for Outstanding Ensemble and Outstanding Revival.
ALL PERSONS SEEKING ADMISSION MUST HAVE A TICKET, including children of any age. IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING BRINGING A CHILD to the theatre, feel free to contact the Box Office with any questions regarding the content of the show. Although opinions on appropriate viewing may differ, we will do our best to answer your questions regarding language, violence and adult situations.
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Laura Stracko (Ensemble) is a NYC-based actor, making her WBT debut! She is an ESL teacher and sings with the St. Francis of Assisi choir in Herald Square. Recent credits: RCCL’s Cats (Grizabella), Patsy Cline, Nunsense, Godspell, Mamma Mia, Sister Act, Bad Jews, Les Miserables, Rent, Trailer Park, and more. National Tours: Damn Yankees, A Christmas Carol. Gratitude for this cast, creative team, and to my family! YouTube: Laura Stracko. Instagram: @thisisLauraStracko www.LauraStracko.com Auguri!! Jean Cheever (Co-Book Writer) With Tom Polum, co-lead producer of Off Broadway’s award winning musical comedy The Toxic Avenger (Outer Critics Circle award winner Best Off Broadway Musical). Other theatrical credits including Broadway’s Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Tony nominated for Best Musical) and All Shook Up. She served as a juror for the Avignon Film Festival and was a founding member of the Director’s Council for The University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance. Thanks to Tom, Lisa Tiso and the WBT team! Tom Polum (Director, Co-Book Writer) Co-lead producer of the multi award winning The Toxic Avenger Off-Broadway. As a Director at WBT he has directed Oklahoma, Funny Girl, Carousel, Grease, Hello Dolly, Phantom (three times now!) and was in the original production in ’92. He also served as associate for musical staging and helped restage the Broadway Production of Cyrano The Musical, at the Carre Theatre in Amsterdam. Other shows Tom has created are Abelard and Heloise, Finding Frida Kahlo and The Toxic Avenger – Christmas Chaos. He is the former Chairman of Theater Resources Unlimited and creator of MusicalMeApps.com. Many thanks to Bill, Bob and Lisa for the opportunity to bring Mambo to life! James Olmstead (Composer) Broadway: Conductor for On Your Feet; keyboardist for Mean Girls, Waitress, and Beautiful: The Carole King Story; copyist for Anastasia and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; associate music director of WESTCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE
WHO’S WHO the upcoming Once Upon a One More Time. OffBroadway conductor credits: Smokey Joe’s Cafe, A Letter to Harvey Milk. Other conductor credits: 4U: The Music of Prince with Symphony, Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular. Music director credits: Newsies, Guys and Dolls at Broadway at Music Circus; Once, White Christmas, Memphis, West Side Story, many more at John W. Engeman Theater. Music supervisor credits: Fame the Musical (2016 national tour), Mamma Mia! (East Coast regional premiere). Composer: Gary Goldfarb: Master Escapist (NYMF 2013). jamesolmstead.com. Omri Schein (Lyricist) is a performer/lyricist/playwright. As a writer: Withering Heights with The Roustabouts Theatre Company, Gary Goldfarb: Master Escapist (winner of the 2013 New York Musical Festival Award for Best Lyrics), The Grotesques, The Savoyard Murders, as well as an upcoming musical adaptation of the award winning young adult novel “The Evolution Of Calpurnia Tate,” and a new Sherlock Holmes musical. Along with James Olmstead, he wrote the title song for the 2018 Cirque Musica holiday show: Wonderland. omri-schein.com. Jill Gorrie (Associate Director / Musical Staging) is thrilled to return to WBT after 20 years! WBT- Funny Girl, Oklahoma! (assistant director/ choreographer), Hello Dolly (associate choreographer). Grease European Tour (resident director/ choreographer). Choreography: Hairspray (Craig Noel Award for Outstanding Choreography), Crazy for You, 42nd Street, Damn Yankees (San Diego Musical Theatre), Romance, Romance, Tomfoolery (North Coast Rep), Gary Goldfarb (NYMF), The People vs. Mona (Abington Theatre), Aida, Singin’ in the Rain, Hairspray (Arts Center of Coastal Carolina). BFA - Tisch School of the Arts, NYU MFA-San Diego State University. RYAN EDWARD WISE (Music Director / Keyboard 1) Thrilled to be back for my 11th production at WBT! Tours: Grease das Musical (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland), Something Rotten (2nd National and South Korea). WBT: As Music Director - Camelot, West Side Story, Show Boat, Happy Days, Christmas Inn, Saturday Night Fever, and the upcoming An American in Paris. As Assoc. Music Director/Keys 2 - Mamma Mia!, Phantom, Newsies, On Your Feet! Over 40 productions at various theatres, including The Last 5 Years, Joseph….Technicolor Dreamcoat, Nunsense, Sister Robert Anne’s Cabaret Class, The Buddy Holly WESTCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE
Saturday, December 14
Two seatings: Doors open 10:00 AM and 1:45 PM. Children 13 & under $28.00 per person plus tax. Adults $41.00 per person plus tax.
TODD MEREDITH
Buddy Holly
Christmas
Holly’s greatest hits along with great holiday tunes!
MONday, DECEMBER 16 mATINEE & EVENING
The New YorK TENORS The Magic of Christmas
TUESday, DECEMBER 17 mATINEE & EVENING
Story, Southern Crossroads, A Christmas Story, In The Heights, It Shoulda Been You, Burt and Me, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Urinetown, Footloose, Return to the Forbidden Planet, A Little Night Music, Funny Girl, South Pacific, Little Women, and Thoroughly Modern Millie. STEVE LOFTUS (Set Designer) has been one of our resident designers since Kiss Me, Kate in 2002. Some of his favorites at WBT include Gypsy, Phantom, Aida, Miss Saigon and In the Heights. As a set designer, Steve has provided scenery for many regional theaters, colleges and high schools around the Tri-state area. As well as 15
WHO’S WHO a few tours and special events at Lincoln Center. Steve is also the owner of Scene Works Inc., a fully serviced scene shop providing all aspects of scenic design and fabrication based out of Ossining, NY. He is most proud to be a father to Elias and Aubrey. Keith Nielsen (Costume Designer) is excited to be back designing his eighth show for the WBT, favorites include: A Chorus Line, Anything Goes, Phantom, Newsies, On Your Feet! Credits extend beyond the stage and onto the screen, film and television credits include: Amazon’s Mozart in the Jungle, Quantico (S3), Friends from College & First Reformed. Keith has designed an upcoming feature film starring Barbara Eden (I Dream of Jeannie) and Denise Richards as well as the Funny or Die series, “The Real Stephen Blatt” starring actor Justin Long, now streaming on Funny or Die and Amazon Prime. Gratitude to the WBT team for their continued creative support! Web: www.kkeithh.com Instagram: @Keith_Costumes ANDREW GMOSER (Lighting Designer) has lit all of our mainstage productions since 1990. Over the years he has created the sets and/ or lighting for a multitude of productions throughout Westchester and beyond, and is a proud recipient of the Cab Calloway Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Performing Arts in Westchester. Andrew loves his job designing lighting for all levels of theatre, from high school programs through professional Broadway-caliber productions. For over thirty years he was set and lighting designer (and from time to time, director) for Asbury Summer Theatre, and is presently in his 26th season with the MacHaydn Theatre in upstate New York. Through his company, Silent G Productions, Andrew provides theatrical lighting design, equipment, and consultation for live theatre, dance, and concerts. Andrew’s best and most important production is with his lovely wife, Catherine: their twins, Thomas and Elizabeth! MARK ZUCKERMAN (Sound Designer) has been involved with every main stage production at the WBT since 2005 including over 40 Sound Design credits. He has worked throughout the tri state area designing and running sound for theatres and concert venues. A few of his favorite shows include: Jekyll & Hyde, Titanic, and Hairspray. Mark would like to thank his family and Erin for their support. MarkSZuckerman.com 16
VICTOR LUKAS (Production Stage Manager/ Properties) is happy to be home after spending many years touring the country and having played in every state. Broadway and Equity National Tours include: Bring Back Birdie, Oh Brother, Joe’s...Coat, Cats, Teddy And Alice, One Night Stand, Woman Of The Year w/ Lauren Bacall, the Twyla Tharp/Billy Joel musical Movin’ Out, Cy Coleman’s Welcome To The Club and Barnum, Star of Indiana’s Blast!, Blood Brothers with Petula Clark, Carole King and Shaun & David Cassidy, and Disney’s Aida. For the WBT he has stage managed many shows including the acclaimed Aida and Little Shop of Horrors, both directed by Patricia Wilcox; Richard Stafford’s Gypsy with Karen Mason; and Jonathan Stahl’s Nine. Off-Broadway shows include Annie Warbucks, Travels With My Aunt, Tuesday’s With Morrie, and Joan Of Arc with Glenn Close. Favorite gig – Touring with Petula Clark on her 2008 concert tour of England and Wales. Victor also runs “Grumpy’s Props,” a prop rental shop in Ossining, NY. Grumpy’s Props also specializes in home & commercial decorating for holidays & theme parties. Visit us online at www.grumpysprops.com. VON ANN STUTLER (Musical Contractor) Since the inception of the theatre 45 years ago, Von Ann has been responsible for putting together the excellent musicians which make up our orchestra. Each show has unique instrumentation requirements. Von Ann, in consultation with the musical director, determines the makeup and particular talented personnel to fulfill the show’s requirements. Von Ann is a musician having training in clarinet, piano and harp. She was a voice major at Michigan State University. She has raised 5 children and is the proud grandmother of 7 (four girls and 3 boys). LISA TISO (Producer) has been with WBT since 1979 when she began as a buffet girl. Having worked in nearly every department, and since 1991 has worked on our shows as Associate Producer or Producer. An avid Yankee fan, Lisa lives in Ardsley with her daughter Carmen and their dogs Stevie and Dino.
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BOB FUNKING AND BILL STUTLER (Owners/Executive Producers) On July 9, 2019, the Westchester Broadway Theatre celebrated its 45th Anniversary, as well as the 30th Anniversary in this specifically designed, state of the art theatre. Bill and Bob, 2004 inductees into the “Westchester County Business Hall of Fame,” pioneered the Dinner Theatre concept in Westchester when they opened An Evening Dinner Theatre on July 9, 1974. Having designed and built An Evening from the ground up as a theatre that serves dinner and lunch, they established their operation as a cultural mainstay in the tri-state area. The Westchester Broadway Theatre is the only year round theatre in Westchester where Broadway performers, directors and designers gather to create the best in Musical Theatre. (They have produced more shows than most Broadway producers. Mambo Italiano, we are proud to say, is their 212th Production!) The Westchester Broadway Theatre is the longest running, 52 week a year Equity theatre in the State of New York. Each show is produced exclusively for the theatre and each is approached in the same manner as Broadway Productions: casting Broadway performers at auditions in New York City, and hiring the creative staff (Directors, Choreographers, Musical Directors, Set, Costume and Lighting Designers). On the dark nights of the musicals, Bill and Bob have presented over 900 Monday and Tuesday night specials and, in 1997, inaugurated the Gold Star Series of Concerts presenting Jackie Mason to a sold-out house. Other great performers in the Gold Star series have been Tom Jones, George Carlin, Paul Anka, Wayne Newton, and Harry Belafonte. With the continued support of the people of the tri-state area, we pledge to continue to present the best in theatre and dining. Program Design by Ferguson Marketing President: Raymond Ferguson Art Director: Christine Fiedler Sarasin 175 North Main Street, Branford, CT 06405 (203) 488 5262 Produced For Westchester Broadway Theatre By Today Media Custom Communications 2 Clinton Avenue, Rye, NY 10580 (914) 345 0601 Ext.117
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One Broadway Plaza, Elmsford, NY 10523 Box Office (914) 592-2222 Business Office (914) 592-2268 www.BroadwayTheatre.com ADMINISTRATION Bill Stutler - President Bob Funking - Vice President / Treasurer Lisa Tiso - Producer / Company Manager Jeffrey Lifrieri - Assistant Treasurer / HR Manager Janet Schwartz - Internal Auditor Arlene Tiso - Bookkeeper Pia Haas - Press / Public Relations Director Steve Calleran - House Manager Tarah Vega - House Manager Susan Katz - House Manager BOX OFFICE Ron Schlichting - Box Office Manager GROUP SALES Heidi Giarlo - Manager (914) 592-2225 Jessica Tucci - Group Sales Coordinator (914) 592-2225 Patrick McGillicuddy - (914) 592-2225 Helen DeLago - (203) 637-9393 Joanie Varela - (646) 385-2936 LUXURY BOXES/GROUP SALES Ginny Baisi - (914) 592-8730 KITCHEN NY Hospitality Group – Food Service David Blauvelt - Dining Room Manager STAGE CREW Light Board Operator - Dan Aigen Spot Operator - Nick Grasso Spot Operator - Matthew Rush Sound Engineer - Aaron Ramos Deck Audio - Maya Goldweit-Denton Props - Cailey Harwood-Smith Deckhand - Anaiah Rojas Automation - Aaron Cassese
Actors’ Equity Association (AEA), founded in 1913, represents more than 45,000 actors and stage managers in the United States. Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society. Equity negotiates wages and working conditions, providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. AEA is a member of the AFL-CIO, and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions. The Equity emblem is our mark of excellence. www.actorsequity.org 17