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AbOuT “THe WiZArD OF OZ” In 1900, a 44-year-old L. Frank Baum published The Children’s novel, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and became the father of the American fairy tale. George M. Hill agreed to publish the book only when the manager of the Grand Opera House committed to making it into a musical stage play to publicize the novel. Baum wrote the lyrics and libretto for the lavish stage musical, The Wizard of Oz, which debuted on June 16, 1902, at Hamlin’s Grand Opera House in Chicago. It then ran on Broadway for 464 performances and successfully toured the United States. The great critical and commercial success of the book and of the Broadway musical, led to Baum’s writing thirteen more Oz books. The Wizard of Oz has been an inspiration for many fantasy novels and adaptations for stage, television and film, most famously in the film starring Judy Garland. MGM paid L. Frank Baum a whopping $75,000 for the film rights to his book. The 1939 film was considered innovative because of its songs, special effects, and revolutionary use of the new Technicolor. The beloved MGM film was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture. It lost that award to Gone with the Wind, but it won two others, including Best Original Score and Best Original Song for “Over the Rainbow.” Ironically, studio head, Louis B. Mayer had decided to remove the “Over the Rainbow” sequence to shorten the film. After much intervention on the part of Associate Producer, Arthur Freed, the milestone song was restored. Judy Garland received a special Academy Award that year, for Best Performances by a Juvenile. (The award was also for her role in the film version of Babes in Arms.) Shirley Temple, then 11 years old, was originally a front runner for the part of Dorothy, but it is said that producers didn’t think she had the vocal chops to cut it. The version we present on our stage this evening was adapted by the Royal Shakespeare Company. According to RSC director, Ian Judge, the company’s 1987 adaptation “came about when Terry Hands, artistic director of the company, asked for a show that could be performed annually over the Christmas season.” Judge then successfully obtained the rights to the 1939 film. John Kane was asked by the company to write the book for the adaptation. Seeking to closely recreate the 1939 film on stage, he adapted the film’s screenplay, also using the songs from the film. Every word of the screenplay has been left in. “We’ve just fattened it out a little bit because you need a few more words in the theater than you need in the movies.” An additional verse has been put back into the Academy Awardwinning song “Over the Rainbow,” as well as an entire number, “The Jitterbug,” that was cut from the movie. The production was an immediate success when it opened at London’s Barbican Theatre. The RSC version’s first outing in the U.S. was in 1988 in a production starring Cathy Rigby as Dorothy and Lara Teeter as the Scarecrow. This was presented by the Long Beach Civic Light Opera. It also enjoyed several National Tours. Join us as we follow the yellow brick road to the wonderful Land of Oz and discover why, after 75 years, Dorothy’s ruby slippers still sparkle just as brightly! – PIA HAAS
2015 AT THE WbT A Modern Classic with a Brilliant Score and Powerful Choreography!
APRIL 9 – JULY 5, 2015 The vibrant musical sensation full of chart-topping songs!
JULY 9 – AUGUST 16, 2015 Celebrate Ginger Rogers! Featuring Show Stopping Dance Numbers.
AUG. 20 – SEPT. 27, 2015 A True Classic of American Musical Theatre!
OCTObER 1 – NOV. 29, ’15 AND DEC. 30, ’15 – JAN. 31, ’16 What happens after “A Christmas Carol” leaves off? Find out in this delightful musical!
DEC. 3 – 27, 2015
BILL STUTLER and BOB FUNKING Proudly Present
By L. Frank Baum Adaptation by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company With music and lyrics of the MGM motion picture score by Harold and E.Y. Harburg Background music by Herbert Stothart Based on the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros. Starring
MICHELLE DAWSON TIM DOLAN JAYSON ELLIOTT KEN JENNINGS CHRIS KIND DEVON PERRY NICOLE TORI NADINE ZAHR with
PAUL AGUIRRE ESTHER M. ANTOINE COURTNEY ARANGO MICHAEL DAUER AUBREY MAE DAVIS BENJAMIN DEAN GRAHAM KEEN JIMMY LARKIN LAURA MACINSKI JUSTINE MAGNUSSON MEGAN MAROD JESSE MICHELS MATTHEW RANAUDO MATTY RICKARD NIGEL SNICKERS Musical Direction by
WILLIAM STANLEY
Set Design by
STEVE LOFTUS Lighting Design by
andrew gmoser
Costume Designer
Projections Designed by
Properties by
GERARD KELLY
Sound Design by
Lianne Arnold jonathan hatton & Mark zuckerman Fly Director
grumpy’s props john moore Hair/Wig Design by
Costume Coordinator
Tim McQuillen-Wright derek lockwood Toto Trainer
WILLIAM berloni
Production Stage Manager
VICTOR LUKAS
Makeup Designer
DANIELLE MASTERSON Assistant Stage Manager DUANE MCDEVITT
Associate Producer
LISA TISO
Choreographer
jonathan stahl Directed by
RICHARD STAFFORD
THE WIZARD OF OZ is presented through special arrangement with TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC. All authorized performance materials also supplied by Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc. 560 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022 Phone:212-688-2525 www.tamswitmark.com OPENING DATE: July 31, 2014 CLOSING DATE: September 21, 2014
CAST (in order of appearance)
Dorothy Gale............................................................................................. Devon Perry Toto................................................................................................................................ Nigel Aunt Em..................................................................................................... Nadine Zahr Uncle Henry.........................................................................................Benjamin Dean Hunk................................................................................................................ Tim Dolan* Hickory........................................................................................................... Chris Kind* Zeke.................................................................................................... Jayson Elliott* Almira Gulch.............................................................................................Nicole Tori* Professor Marvel....................................................................................Ken Jennings* Glinda, The Good Witch.........................................................Michelle Dawson* Munchkins..................................Eleanor Dempsey, Isabella D’Erasmo, Kiera Jeanne Higham, Rachel Pearl Katzke, Caitlyn Kops, Hannah Moore, Brooke Lynn Murray, Lucy Neureuther, Peter Neureuther, Kaeleigh Picco, Ella Stanley, Aron Tucker, Adianna Lucia Wiegand† Mayor of Munchkinland ......................................................................Jimmy Larkin Barristers..................................................................................Justine Magnusson* Coroner.......................................................................................Matthew Ranaudo The Wicked Witch Of the West............................................................Nicole Tori* The Scarecrow.............................................................................................. Tim Dolan* The Tinman.................................................................................................. Chris Kind* The Cowardly Lion..........................................................................Jayson Elliott* Guard.....................................................................................................Benjamin Dean The Wizard of Oz..................................................................................Ken Jennings* Nikko, Commander of the Flying Monkeys.....................Matthew Ranaudo Winkie General.......................................................................................Paul AguiRre* Ensemble...............................................PAUL AGUIRRE*, ESTHER M. ANTOINE, COURTNEY ARANGO*, AUBREY MAE DAVIS, GRAHAM KEEN*, JIMMY LARKIN, LAURA MACINSKI, JUSTINE MAGNUSSON*, MEGAN MAROD*, JESSE MICHELS, MATTHEW RANAUDO, MATTY RICKARD*, NADINE ZAHR Dance Captain and Non-Performing Swing..............Michael Dauer* Rehearsal Assistant Stage Manager.................................... RON ROGELL*
UNDERSTUDIES
Understudies never substitute for listed players unless a specific announcement for the appearance is made at the time of the performance. For Hickory/Tinman - Jesse Michels; For Hunk/Scarecrow - Graham Keen*; For Uncle Henry - MICHAEL DAUER*; For Ms. Gulch/Wicked Witch - Megan Marod* For Aunt Em/Glinda - Aubrey Mae Davis; For Zeke/Cowardly Lion - Paul AGUIRRe*; For Dorothy - Justine Magnusson*; For Professor Marvel/Wizard - Benjamin Dean; For Toto - SNICKERS. * Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the only professional union for Actors and Stage Managers. † Children Alternate Performances. WESTCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE
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musical numbers – ACT ONE – Overture.............................................................................................................Orchestra “Over The Rainbow” .....................................................................................Dorothy “Munchkinland”........................................................Glinda, Dorothy, Munchkins “Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead”........................Glinda, Dorothy, Munchkins “Yellow Brick Road”.................................................................................Munchkins “If I Only Had A Brain”.......................................... Scarecrow, Dorothy, Crows “We’re Off To See The Wizard”............................................ Dorothy, Scarecrow “If I Only Had A Heart”............................................................Tinman, Dorothy “We’re Off To See The Wizard”..........................Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman “Lions, Tigers And Bears” ............................. Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman “If I Only Had The Nerve”................................... Cowardly Lion, Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman “We’re Off To See The Wizard” ................................. Cowardly Lion, Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman “Poppies” ..........................................................................Glinda, Dorothy, Tinman, Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion, Ensemble
– intermission – Top off your delicious meal perfectly with one of these scrumptious treats available for purchase!
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muSiCAl numberS – ACT TWO – “Merry Old Land Of Oz” .......................................... Guard, Dorothy, Tinman, Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion and Ozians “If I Were King Of The Forest”.....................................................Cowardly Lion “Jitterbug” ...................................................................Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman, Cowardly Lion and Jitterbugs “Over The Rainbow” (Reprise)....................................................................Dorothy “Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead” (Reprise)............................................ Winkies
– Musicians –
WILLIAM STANLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conductor/Keyboards JOSE SIMBULAN . . . . . . Assistant Musical Director/Keyboards KEN ROSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Drums RON KOZAK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reeds JORDON JANCZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bass JOHN TROMBETTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trumpet SEERI GUARINO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . violin vON ANN STUTLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Contractor
A Heartwarming Musical Glistening with Christmas Magic
One The Sweeping Romantic Musical! One of the most enchanting musicals of all time! Based on James A. Michener’s Pulitzer Prize winning book, South Pacific won 10 Tony Awards and features an extraordinary score of beloved songs including “Some Enchanted Evening.” This is a show you will remember for a lifetime!
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WHO’S WHO MICHELLE DAWSON (Glinda) Last seen at WBT as Elsa in The Sound Of Music. BROADWAY: Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark (standby Arachne/Emily/Aunt May) Mamma Mia! (Donna & Rosie u/s), Ragtime (Evelyn Nesbit), Showboat, Cyrano. NATIONAL TOURS: Mamma Mia! (Donna & Tanya), Seven Brides... (Milly), The Secret Garden, The Music of ALW. REGIONAL: Lucy - Jekyll & Hyde, Rizzo - Grease, Petra - A Little Night Music (Pittsburgh CLO), Eva - Evita (Pioneer). Lucy - J&H, Nancy - Oliver, Laura - Swing, Mary in Jesus Christ Superstar, Laura - Swing, among others. (WBT). TELEvISION: Featured Performer at 2009 TONY AWARDS, Law & Order (CI), All My Children. BFA-Carnegie-Mellon. Thank-You WBT for everything!
TIM DOLAN (Hunk/ Scarecrow) is happy to return to WBT where he was last seen in Singin’ In The Rain. NYC: Abraham in Altar Boyz. Tv: “Boardwalk Empire” Season 2. National Tours: Altar Boyz, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Regional: Sacramento Music Circus, Long Wharf, Cohoes Music Hall, Meadow Brook Theater. Teaching artist with Rosie O’Donnell’s Theater Kids and Dreammakers Performing Arts. Thanks to my supportive parents! Proud owner of Broadway Up Close Walking Tours: www.BroadwayUpClose.com Huh?!
bRINGING THE MAGIC TO YOU LIVE!
To Italy with Song & Laughter
Select costumes and props provided by
NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE Beverly, MA
COLUMbUS DAY CELEbRATION Italian America’s Favorite Twins
WILL & ANTHONY NUNZIATA Enjoy All the Hits of the Fab Four in an Unforgettable Concert Experience! TUESDAY, SEPTEMbER 30
SUPERSTARS of
Latin Dancing
The stage will be sizzling as six superstar dance couples from around the world perform with all the passion that is Latin Dance!
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Popular Italian and American Songs MONDAY,
OCTObER 13
Plus Comedian, New York’s Own
CHRIS MONTY
TOM STEVENS AND TONY LEWIS
capture the essence and charisma of the iconic duo
Martin and Lewis TRIBUTE SHOW
LAUGHTER, MUSIC AND FOND MEMORIES!
MONDAY, OCTObER 27
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WHO’S WHO JAYSON ELLIOTT (Zeke/Cowardly Lion) is ever so grateful to be back on the WBT stage where he was last seen as Nicely Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls. Other favorite credits include The Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz, Dave in The Full Monty, William Barfee in 25th...Spelling Bee, Brian in Avenue Q , Jud Fry in Oklahoma, Jim in Pump Boys and Dinettes, and over 400 performances of The Big Bopper in Buddy! The Buddy Holly Story! Many thanks to Lisa, Richard, Jonathan and everyone at WBT, Anthony and everyone at Stage 9/ DDO talent, the best Mom on the planet, my beautiful fiancee Karen, and YOU for supporting live theatre!!!
KEN JENNINGS (Professor Marvel/ The Wizard) has done 8 Broadway shows: Sweeney Todd - “Tobias” (won Drama Desk Award and Theatre World Award); Sideshow - “The Boss;” Urinetown - “Hot Blades Harry,” “Old Man Strong,” Grand Hotel - “Otto Kringelein,” “Georg Strunk;” London Assurance - “Mr Spanker;” Present Laughter - “Roland Maule;” All God’s Chillun’ Got Wings - “Shorty;” Mayor - “LaGuardia,” “Beame,” et al. Film: White Irish Drinkers, Under Jakob’s Ladder, Asylum Seekers. TV: Ed, Hack, Third Watch, Law and Order, Mildred Pierce, Another World, One Life To Live. He has many other stage, commercial, and voice over credits.
CHRIS KIND (Hickory/ Tinman) is delighted to make his WBT debut! He received his B.S. in theatre performance from Minnesota State University Mankato. Tours: Wizard of Oz, NETworks. We the People, Freedom Train and Christmas Carol, TheatreworksUSA. Regional: Evil Dead the Musical, Minneapolis Musical Theatre; Man of La Mancha, Gallery Players; Left Hand Singing, Park Square Theatre. For full resume visit chriskind.com. Thank you to my wife Angelyn who holds on to my heart for me.
Devon Perry (Dorothy Gale) is thrilled to be making her WBT debut in one of her favorite shows! She is a recent graduate of the University of Michigan and previously attended Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previous credits: Sunday in the Park with George, Chicago (UofM), Guys and Dolls (ICA), Many thanks to TTH! And much love to Mom, Blair, AJ, and Millie.
Special Notices
Keyboard Programming by STEPHEN FERRI Assistant Costume Designer roberto sIlva Set Construction & Installation Scene Works, Ossining, NY Extra Special Lighting Equipment provided by SILENT G PRODUCTIONS, Yorktown Heights, NY Dog Handler SCHUYLER BEEMAN Assistant Lighting Designer kevin gleason Stitcher PAMELA CUMMINGS
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WHO’S WHO NICOLE TORI (Miss Gulch/Wicked Witch) is over the moon to be making her WBT debut. Tours: The Sound of Music (Atlanta TOTS, Broadway Asia), Fiddler on the Roof (Atlanta TOTS). Regional: Sweeney Todd (Portland Center Stage), The Sound of Music (Mother Abbess). Opera: Calling: An Opera of Forgiveness (La Mama, ETC), La Boheme (Musetta), Ariadne auf Naxos (Naiad), and L’Elisir d’Amore (Italy). Many thanks to family and friends for their endless love and support.
NADINE ZAHR (Aunt Em) is thrilled to be back at WBT, as Aunt Em, in this masterpiece of our Americana. Having been raised in Westchester, this wonderful theater holds a dear place in her heart. Previous credits include WBT: Ragtime (Emma Goldman) BWAY: Joseph…Dreamcoat, REGIONAL: Sound of Music, RENT, Brother Russia, Breakup Notebook, Side by Side by Sondheim. NATIONAL TOUR: Ani Difranco in concert, Nadine Zahr in concert. SINGER/SONGWRITER for ABC, CBS, NBC, MTv, and film. Album available on iTunes. www.nadinezahr.com
A high energy tribute to bILLY JOEL and
ELTON JOHN
PAUL AGUIRRE (Ensemble) is thrilled to return to WBT after previously performing in Oliver and Footloose. Most recently Paul appeared as Mr. Braithwaite in Billy Elliot at the Muny, as well as Fulton’s Young Frankenstein (victor) and Riverside’s Miss Saigon. Last year Paul toured the US and Brazil in Billy Elliot (Big Davey) and recorded the cast album of How The Grinch Stole Christmas (Papa Who, MSG). For more please visit PaulAguirre.com. Love to PAT and NAT. Paul forever dedicates his work to Ma for her never-ending love and support.
ESTHER M. ANTOINE (Ensemble) born and raised in New York. National Tour: Catch Me If You Can; Regional: The Wiz, La Bomba Me Llama, and Yes I Yes. Other credits also include performances at The Blue Note, The Apollo Theatre and Madison Square Garden. To God be the glory! And to everyone who has loved and supported me – my family, friends, and mentor – I truly appreciate you guys and I love you all.
Rocky Mountain High
John Denver
TRIBUTE CONCERT The ultimate dueling pianos show with hit after fabulous hit!
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The inspiring music of the brilliant singer and songwriter John Denver lives on with this amazing live concert tribute starring
TED VIGIL & RICH LANDAR MONDAY, NOVEMbER 10
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who’s who COURTNEY ARANGO (Ensemble) Westchester Broadway Theatre debut! Favorite Credits Include: Muny: The Addams Family (Saloon Girl), Shrek (Ugly Duckling/Three Blind Mice), Mary Poppins (Ensemble). Maine State Music Theater: Spring Awakening (Wendla), Annie (Connie Boylan). Graduate of The Boston Conservatory! Thanks to The Mine, family, friends and God! Without your constant love and support none of this would be possible.
Michael Dauer (Non-performing Swing/Dance Captain) is a proud Toledo, Ohio native and alumni of Wright State University (BFA Dance). He was the Dance Captain for the National Tour of Chicago, worked at many regional theaters, and has danced for esteemed choreographers Josh Bergasse, Tyce Diorio, and Brice Mousset. To find out more about Michael visit michaeldauer.com.
Aubrey Mae Davis (Ensemble) is just thrilled to be here at the Westchester Broadway Theatre! Most recently Aubrey finished the 1st national tour of Catch Me If You Can as Brenda Strong. Other tours: Hairspray (Shelley, u/s Tracy), All Shook Up, Sesame Street Live. Regional: Legally Blonde (Margot, u/s Elle), Hairspray (Amber), Peter Pan (Wendy), A Christmas Carol (Elizabeth, Christmas Past), Fiddler On The Roof (Chava), Camelot. Love and thanks to my incredible family and friends. And to my sweetest strength, I love you Michael.
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BENJAMIN DEAN (Ensemble) is so glad to be back in Westchester with The Wizard of Oz! You may have seen me last as Mike Nulty in WBT’s White Christmas or Mendel in Fiddler or Elle’s Father in Legally Blonde. WBT has been great to me!! Some of my other performances include Into the Woods (Cinderella’s Prince/Wolf), Forum (Pseudolus), and Baby (Nick). Platoon mates from my Army days were convinced I should be performing so I’m glad to be making them proud. Blessings! Enjoy the show!! www.benjamindean.net
Graham Keen (Ensemble) is elated to be traveling to Oz via the Westchester Broadway Theatre. National Tours: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, Young Frankenstein, and The Music Man. Various Regional/NYC: Good News! (Goodspeed), Irving Berlin’s White Christmas (Gateway Playhouse), 42nd Street (Billy Lawlor, TriArts Sharon Playhouse), Hello Dolly! (Ambrose Kemper, Studio Tenn), two seasons with Surflight Theatre, and Someone To Belong To (New York Int’l Fringe Festival). Love and gratitude to family, friends, Dulcina Eisen Associates, and Gregory.
JIMMY LARKIN (Ensemble) is absolutely thrilled to be making his WBT debut! National Tour: Beauty and the Beast (Lefou) - BroadwayWorld Award. Regional: Paper Mill Playhouse, Theatre By The Sea, Vital Theatre Company, Reagle Music Theatre, Wheelock Family Theatre, Turtle Lane Playhouse - IRNE Award. As a huge Wizard of Oz fan, finally getting to perform this show is a dream come true! PaceMT. Love and thanks to his family, friends, Richard, and everyone at WBT. For Aunt Martha. 11
WHO’S WHO LAURA MACINSKI (Ensemble) is thrilled to be a part of The Wizard Of Oz! Laura was recently seen in the original cast of Rock Of Ages as Young Groupie on The Norwegian Breakaway. Favorite Credits Include: On The Town ( Ivy Smith) at NCAA Papermill Theatre, All Shook Up (Sandra) at Celebration Music Theatre, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, and many others. B.A. Musical Theatre from James Madison University. Much love to mom, dad, Mikey, Roxie, and her love Joel. www.lauramacinski.com
MEGAN MAROD (Ensemble) is thrilled to be returning to the Westchester Broadway Theatre after performing in My Fair Lady. She is most commonly seen performing in operas through NYC including The Magic Flute (Papagena), Medecin Malgre Lui (Lucinde), Iolanthe (Iolanthe), and HMS Pinafore (Hebe.). When not performing she works as an NYC tour guide. Thank you to my ever supportive parents and brother who go out of their way to help make my dreams come true, and vocal coach David John Madore.
JUSTINE MAGNUSSON (Ensemble) National Tour: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Whistle Down the Wind. New York: Searching for Romeo (NYMF), Home Street Home (Jeff Marx/Fat Mike), Songs for a New World (ATA), Clara’s Christmas Dreams (St. Clement’s), Call Me By Your Name (dir. Guy Stroman), Eleanor (dir. Sam Scalamoni). Film: Aberrant. Web Series: “The Fantastic Adventures of Foolish Gentlemen”. Commercial: Liz Claiborne. Justine is the Co-Founder/Artistic Director of True North Theatre Lab. BFA NYU Tisch. AEA. JustineMagnusson.com
JESSE MICHELS (Ensemble) is thrilled to be making his Westchester Broadway Theatre Debut! A BFA Musical Theatre graduate of UW-Stevens Point, Jesse was last seen premiering a new series of shows aboard Holland America Cruise Line in Europe. Favorite credits include Melchior (Spring Awakening), Wickersham Brother (Seussical), and Franz (Sunday in the Park with George). Thanks to RKS Mgmt. Love to my friends and family for their constant support!”
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MATTHEW RANAUDO (Ensemble) is thrilled to be back at Westchester Broadway Theatre. He recently was seen as Nelus in Mary Poppins (WBT), a Dancer on The Pride of America (NCL), a Dancer in Deck the Halls’ (Busch Gardens), and on The CW’s ‘The Carrie Diaries.’ He would also like to announce he will be joining the NETworks LLC International Cast of Disney’s Beauty and The Beast this fall. Matthew would like to thank his family, and to everyone that he’ll see “Over the Rainbow.” Matthewranaudo.com
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MATTY RICKARD (Ensemble) is thrilled to be joining WBT for the first time! National Tour: Fiddler on the Roof (Mendel/ Dance Captain). Regional credits include Sweet Charity (Marvin, Cape Playhouse), Fiddler on the Roof (Mendel, Barrington Stage Co., Human Race Theatre Co.), A Chorus Line (Paul, Merry Go Round Playhouse), Scrooge (Fireside Theatre), Hairspray (Link, Virginia Musical Theatre), and Fools (Leon, Ocean State Theatre Co.). Many thanks to mom, dad, and the class of ‘09!
Nigel (Toto) was rescued from the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society by guardian/trainer, William Berloni in 2008. He follows in a long line of Totos trained by Mr. Berloni. In 2009 he appeared as Toto in The Wiz opposite Ashanti in New York City. He has been on the “Today Show” and “Dogs 101.” He also appeared in the major motion picture “Someday This Pain Will Be Useful” with Marcia Gay Harden and Toby Regbo Snickers (Toto Understudy) was rescued by her guardian and trainer William Berloni in January of 2002 from the Cairn Terrier Rescue Group of Connecticut. She was given up because her family didn’t have enough time for her. She made her professional debut in The Wizard of Oz in Fort Worth, TX at the Casa Mañana Theatre in 2002 and made her Broadway debut in 2009 at Madison Square Garden in the National Tour of The Wizard of Oz. As the Grande Dame of Theatrical Animals, last fall she was thrilled to play Betty in On Borrowed Time and honored to have worked with Mr. Joel Grey. WILLIAM BERLONI (Animal Trainer), recipient of the 2011 Tony Honor for Excellence in Theatre, has trained animals in 26 Broadway shows, from Sandy in Annie to Bullets Over Broadway and the first dog to dance with the NYC Ballet (Double Feature directed by Susan Stroman). All his aniWESTCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE
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MUSICALS FOR KIDS mals are rescued from shelters, and their stories appear in his published memoir Broadway Tails. Credits include television, films and print. Visit www.theatricalanimals.com and follow William Berloni Theatrical Animals, Inc. on Facebook and Twitter @BillBerloni. RICHARD STAFFORD (Director) is very pleased to be returning to the Westchester Broadway Theatre having directed/choreographed our recent productions of Mary Poppins, Guys & Dolls, Fiddler On The Roof and Miracle on 34th Street, and in past seasons, Can-Can, George M!, Hairspray, Singin’ In The Rain, A Wonderful Life, Beauty And The Beast, Gypsy, The Full Monty and Cats in past seasons. On Broadway, Mr. Stafford was the choreographer for In My Life (Music Box Theatre), the associate choreographer for Aspects Of Love (Broadhurst Theatre), and dance supervisor for Cats (Winter Garden Theatre). Off-Broadway credits include choreography for A Tree Grows In Brooklyn (St. Clements). Internationally he was director/choreographer for The Full Monty, Joseph...Dreamcoat (Mexico City), choreographer for Jesus Christ Superstar (Mexico City), Evita (Sydney), Cats (Mexico City, Buenos Aires) and director/ choreographer for Cats (Copenhagen, Sao Paulo, Rio). National Tours include Cats (director/ choreographer), My Fair Lady (choreographer), Joseph...Dreamcoat (choreographer, starring Deborah Gibson and Patrick Cassidy) – Troika Entertainment. Mr. Stafford’s Regional credits include: Director – Dreamgirls, Miss Saigon (North Carolina Theatre); Director/Choreographer – Curtains, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Beauty And The Beast, Cats (Walnut Street Theatre), Oliver!, Joseph...Dreamcoat, Cats (Pittsburgh CLO), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Oliver!, Joseph...Dreamcoat, Cats (Sacramento Music Circus), The King & I, Singin’ In The Rain, Crazy For You, Fame, Swing, Cats (North Shore Music Theatre), Beauty And The 13
WHO’S WHO Beast, The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas starring Sally Struthers (Ogunquit Playhouse), The Sound Of Music, Annie Get Your Gun (North Carolina Theatre), Evita (Casa Mañana). Mr. Stafford won the Barrymore Award for outstanding choreography for La Cage Aux Folles at the Walnut Street Theatre. www.richardstafford.net JONATHAN STAHL (Choreographer), is honored to be choreographing such a beautiful iconic show for such a historic theatre. Happy 40th to all at WBT!!!! Jonathan has been associate director/choreographer to Richard Stafford for many years and cherishes this new opportunity. He has been choreographer on Legally Blonde at POLO and Phantom here at WBT. His director/choreographer credits: Nine (starring Robert Cuccioli), Sound of Music, and Legally Blonde all here at WBT. Earlier this year he proudly wrote and performed his own cabaret Threw The Rainbow. He wishes to thank you, the audience, for your continued support of the Arts. William Stanley (Musical Director) last conducted at WBT for the 1999 production of Camelot. He currently serves as rehearsal accompanist and orchestra pianist for the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular, starring the Rockettes. He was the associate conductor for the Dirty Rotten Scoundrels first National Tour and the conductor of Smokey Joe’s Café starring Gladys Knight National Tour. Broadway credits: Ghost, Sister Act, Jesus Christ Superstar, Newsies, The Little Mermaid, Xanadu, The Lion King, Seussical the Musical, Annie Get Your Gun, and Harry
Connick Jr.’s Thou Shalt Not. Off-Broadway: Avenue Q, Forbidden Broadway, The Fantasticks, Newsical the Musical, Altar Boyz, The Glorious Ones, Dessa Rose, Bingo the Musical, Frankenstein, The Thing About Men, and Nunsense A-men. Regional: Musical Director and conductor of numerous productions at the Sacramento Music Circus, Houston’s Theatre Under the Stars, and Boston’s North Shore Music Theatre. He is the proud father of Ella Stanley, who is making her theatre debut in this production as a Munchkin. STEVEN 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 a few tours and special events at Lincoln Center. Steve is also the proud owner of Scene Works Inc., a fully serviced scene shop providing all aspects of scenic design and fabrication. He is most recently the proud father of Elias and Aubrey. DEREK LOCKWOOD (Costume Designer) was born in Santa Barbara, and grew up in Ojai, CA. He earned his Bachelors Degree in Theatre with an emphasis in Costume Design from California Institute of the Arts. Derek is pleased to once again return to WBT as Costumer Designer, having recently completed Mary Poppins, Titanic, Kiss Me, Kate, Guys and Dolls and Oliver! He has been an assistant designer for numerous WBT productions in the past. Derek recently complet-
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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.
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WHO’S WHO ed Assistant Design and Wardrobe for My Fair Lady in Singapore. Other design credits include Night Mother starring Joy Franz at White Horse Theatre Company, 50 Million Frenchmen by Cole Porter at Medicine Show Theatre, Saharava a ritualized dance opera at Fringe Festival, and creating “one of kind” designs for private clients. ANDREW GMOSER (Lighting Design) 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 Broadwaycaliber productions. For over thirty years he was set and lighting designer (and from time to time, director) for Asbury Summer Theatre, and is preparing for his 21st 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 fifteen year old twins, Thomas and Elizabeth! Thank you, Bob 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. OffBroadway 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 Carmel NY. Grumpy’s Props also specializes in home & commercial decorating for holidays & theme parties. Visit us on line at www.grumpysprops.com. WESTCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE
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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!
VON ANN STUTLER (Musical Contractor) Since the inception of the theatre 40 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) is happy to be a part of the WBT family which she joined in 1979 as a buffet girl. Lisa has worked in nearly every department in our organization and, since 1991, as Associate Producer and as Producer on over 25 mainstage productions. Lisa and her 20 year old daughter, Carmen live in Ardsley with Maximus, their very own Toto. 15
WHO’S WHO BOB FUNKING AND BILL STUTLER (Owners / Executive Producers) On July 9, 2014, the Westchester Broadway Theatre proudly celebrated its 40th Anniversary, as well as the 24th 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. The Wizard of Oz is our 185th Mainstage 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. th
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 16
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 BOX OFFICE Ron Schlichting - Box Office Manager GROUP SALES Heidi Giarlo - Manager (914) 592-2225 Karen Beals - Group Sales Coordinator (914) 592-2225 Patrick McGillicuddy - (914) 592-2225 Helen DeLago - (203) 637-9393 Joanie Varela - (646) 385-2936 LUXURY BOXES Ginny Baisi - (914) 592-8730 KITCHEN Alex Sampaio - Chef Ryan Stutler - Dining Room Manager Ann Marie Mosca - Asst. Dining Room Manager TECHNICAL STAFF Mark Zuckerman - Sound Engineer Aaron Cassese - Automation Seth Crosby - Deck Hand Nolan Davis - Deck Hand Andrea Moro - Deck Hand Steven Skwarek - Light Board Operator Michael Amabile - Deck Audio Joseph Noschese - Spot Operator Peter Keegan - Spot Operator Rana Attia - Wardrobe/Deck Hand Colleen Till - Dresser Heather Craig - Dresser Kayla Brought - Prop Mistress 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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