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Katrina Kemp (“Fleck”), Stephen Petrovich (“Gangle”) and Richard Koons (“Squelch”), star in Love Never Dies. Photo: Joan Marcus.

2 Letter from the President2 Board of Directors and Staff5 Love Never Dies19 Comprehensive Campaign20 Institutional and Government Support21 Individual Support23 Matching Gifts23 Honickman Family Society25 Kimmel Center Staff

Proud Season Sponsor

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Kimmel Center Cultural Campus

Dear friends, Welcome to our Kimmel Center Cultural Campus, and in particular, our storied ‘Grand Old Lady of Locust Street’—the breathtaking Academy of Music. As we embark together upon another season bringing the best of Broadway to audiences on Broad Street, we welcome the highly-anticipated sequel to The Phantom of the Opera—Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies—for its first-ever Philadelphia appearance! With a lush score and absolutely mesmerizing staging—this sequel is a gift to theatergoers, inviting us to journey once more with The Phantom and his protégé Christine Daaé into their private world of passion and mystery. The setting may have changed, but the drama, haunting melodies, and unease remain.

All this talk about The Phantom returning is a little spooky… but spooky is in season right before Halloween. Come back later this month for more frights with The Philadelphia Orchestra’s Organ and Orchestra Halloween—an evening of evocative orchestral music and the Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ—the largest mechanical-action concert hall organ in the country. Lie on the stage and experience the organ vibrations, plus don’t forget to dress up in your best Halloween costume! And to our valued guests: we want your experience on our Cultural Campus to be the best it can be. As such, this summer, we embarked upon the first of a two-phase seat replacement project to improve your comfort within our beloved Academy of Music. Take a look around—some of you may be sitting in brand new seats! This undertaking would not be possible without key Kimmel Center staff, several Philadelphia foundations, generous individual patrons, and an array of talented vendors. The vision of the Kimmel Center is to transform lives daily through the arts. We want every person who walks through the doors of one of our 9 performance venues this season to feel at home. Make memories with us this year! Bring a friend, bring a group. #ArtHappensHere, so be a part of it with us. Warmly,

BOARD OF DIRECTORSTeresa Bryce Bazemore, ChairAnne C. Ewers, President and CEO

Robert R. Corrato, Vice-ChairJane Hollingsworth, Vice ChairMichael D. Zisman, TreasurerJami Wintz McKeon, SecretaryDavid P. Holveck, Immediate Past Chair Madeline ApolloBart BlatsteinRichard D. CarpenterReverend Luis A. Cortés, Jr. Katherine D. CrothallRobert J. Delany Sr. James F. Dever, Jr. Frances R. GrahamMichael B. HillPhilip P. JaurigueObra Kernodle Brook J. LenfestJeffrey A. Leonard, EsquireSara Lomax-ReeseP. Edward LovelidgeJeffrey P. McFaddenStanley MiddlemanElizabeth MurphyRonald RubinMark H. SamuelsAnne Faulkner SchoemakerMatthew A. TaylorSherry VarrelmanLaurie WagmanTony G. WernerMario Zacharjasz

TRUSTEE EMERITI Sidney KimmelThe Hon. Bob P. Casey*The Hon. Edward G. RendellThe Hon. Tom RidgeGeorge M. Ross*Willard G. Rouse III*

*awarded posthumously

EXECUTIVE STAFF Anne C. Ewers,

President and CEO J. Edward Cambron,

Executive Vice President Stan Applegate,

Senior Vice President and CFO

Ross Richards, Senior Vice President of Facilities and Operations

PRESIDENT’S LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

Wynne AmickDavid CohenLisa CrutchfieldPeter DeanJohn A. FrancisWilliam HankowskyLisa KabnickDavid MarshallMarjorie RendellLyn RossTimothy ScheveMolly ShepardBrian TierneyJames Zug

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LINDSAY LEVINE, CSA

TROIKA ENTERTAINMENTPRESENTS

Music Lyrics ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER GLENN SLATER

BookBEN ELTON

Based on The Phantom of Manhattanby FREDERICK FORSYTH

Additional Lyrics

CHARLES HARTOrchestration

DAVID CULLEN & ANDREW LLOYD WEBBERStarring

BRONSON NORRIS MURPHY MEGHAN PICERNOMICHAEL GILLIS CHRISTIAN HARMSTON KATRINA KEMP

RICHARD KOONS JAKE HESTON MILLER RACHEL ANNE MOORE MARY MICHAEL PATTERSON STEPHEN PETROVICH SEAN THOMPSON

andKAREN MASON

Rajeer Alford, Chelsey Arce, Erin Chupinsky, Julian R. Decker, Diana DiMarzio, Tyler Donahue, Yesy Garcia, Alyssa Giannetti, Natalia Lepore Hagan, Lauren Lukacek, Alyssa McAnany, Dave Schoonover,

Adam Soniak, John Swapshire IV, Kelly Swint, Lucas Thompson, Correy West, Arthur Wise

Set & Costume Design Sound Design Lighting Design Wig & Hair DesignGABRIELA TYLESOVA MICK POTTER NICK SCHLIEPER BACKSTAGE ARTISTRY

Design Supervisor Technical Director Music Supervisor Casting byEDWARD PIERCE RANDY MORELAND KRISTEN BLODGETTE TARA RUBIN CASTING

Tour Booking, Press & Marketing Production Manager Music Coordinator General Manager BROADWAY BOOKING JESSICA SENTAK DAVID LAI KAREN BERRY OFFICE NYC TALITHA FEHR

Company Manager Music Director Production Stage Manager AARON QUINTANA DALE RIELING MICHAEL DANEK

Associate Director Executive Producer Associate Choreographer GAVIN MITFORD RANDALL A. BUCK SIMONE SAULT

Choreographed byGRAEME MURPHY AO

Directed bySIMON PHILLIPS

By special arrangement with The Really Useful Group

Broadway Philadelphia is presented collaboratively by The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and The Shubert Organization.5

CASTThe Phantom .................................................................................................... BRONSON NORRIS MURPHYFleck ........................................................................................................................................KATRINA KEMPGangle ..........................................................................................................................STEPHEN PETROVICHSquelch ................................................................................................................................. RICHARD KOONSMeg Giry ........................................................................................................MARY MICHAEL PATTERSONMadame Giry ...........................................................................................................................KAREN MASONChristine Daaé ................................................................................................................... MEGHAN PICERNORaoul, Vicomte de Chagny ..................................................................................................SEAN THOMPSONGustave .................................................................................................................... CHRISTIAN HARMSTON

JAKE HESTON MILLER

Ensemble .........................................................RAJEER ALFORD, CHELSEY ARCE, JULIAN R. DECKER,DIANA DiMARZIO, TYLER DONAHUE, YESY GARCIA,

NATALIA LEPORE HAGAN, LAUREN LUKACEK, ALYSSA McANANY, RACHEL ANNE MOORE, DAVE SCHOONOVER, JOHN SWAPSHIRE IV,

KELLY SWINT, LUCAS THOMPSON, ARTHUR WISE

ALTERNATES and UNDERSTUDIESAlternates and Understudies never substitute for listed performers

unless a specific notice is posted at the time of performance

Alternate for The Phantom: MICHAEL GILLIS Alternate for Christine Daaé: RACHEL ANNE MOORE

Understudy for The Phantom: JULIAN R. DECKER, DAVE SCHOONOVER; for Christine Daaé: ALYSSA GIANNETTI; for Madame Giry: DIANA DiMARZIO, LAUREN LUKACEK; for Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny: MICHAEL GILLIS, DAVE SCHOONOVER; for Meg Giry: ALYSSA McANANY, KELLY SWINT; for Fleck: YESY GARCIA, KELLY SWINT; for Squelch: LUCAS THOMPSON, ARTHUR WISE; for Gangle: TYLER DONAHUE, DAVE SCHOONOVER

SWINGSERIN CHUPINSKY, ALYSSA GIANNETTI, ADAM SONIAK, CORREY WEST

Dance Captain: ERIN CHUPINSKYAssistant Dance Captain: CHELSEY ARCE

MUSICIANSMusic Director/Conductor – Dale Rieling

Assistant Conductor/Keys 3 – Eric Kang; Keys 1 – Dominic Raffa; Keys 2 – David Robison;Concertmaster – Dmitriy Melkumov; Viola – Lerryn S. Donatelle; Cello – Nick Donatelle;

Reed 1 – Jessica Lipstone; Reed 2 – Garrett Hack; Reed 3 – Ansy François;French Horn – Hector J. Rodriguez; Trumpet – Gary Cordell; Bass Trombone/Tuba – Ric Becker;

Contra Bass – Abraham Masso III; Percussion – Aaron Nix;Keyboard Programmer – Stuart Andrews

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CAST

KAREN MASON

CHRISTIANHARMSTON

JAKE HESTONMILLER

MARY MICHAELPATTERSON

MEGHAN PICERNO

SEAN THOMPSON

CHELSEY ARCE

DIANA DiMARZIO

TYLERDONAHUE

JOHN SWAPSHIRE IV

KELLY SWINT

LUCAS THOMPSON

ARTHUR WISE

YESYGARCIA

NATALIA LEPORE HAGAN

LAUREN LUKACEK

ALYSSA McANANY

DAVE SCHOONOVER

ALYSSA GIANNETTI

ERIN CHUPINSKY

ADAM SONIAK

CORREY WEST

STEPHEN PETROVICH

MICHAEL GILLIS

KATRINA KEMP

RICHARD KOONS

RACHEL ANNE MOORE

BRONSON NORRIS MURPHY

RAJEERALFORD

JULIAN R.DECKER

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MUSICAL NUMBERSACT I

Prologue ‘Til I Hear You Sing .........................................................................................................................The Phantom

Scene 1 – Coney Island 1907The Coney Island Waltz .................................................................................Gangle, Squelch, Fleck, Ensemble

Scene 2 – Onstage at PhantasmaOnly For You................................................................................................................................Meg, Ensemble

Scene 3 – Madame Giry’s OfficeMother Did You See? ............................................................................................................ Meg, Madame GiryChristine Disembarks

Scene 4 – Pier 69Arrival of the Trio ..................................................................... Gustave, Gangle, Squelch, Fleck, The PhantomThe Journey to Coney Island

Scene 5 – The HotelWhat a Dreadful Town! ...............................................................................................Raoul, Gustave, ChristineLook With Your Heart ............................................................................................................. Christine, GustaveBeneath a Moonless Sky ..................................................................................................The Phantom, ChristineOnce Upon Another Time ...............................................................................................Christine, The PhantomMother Please, I’m Scared ..............................................................................Gustave, Christine, The Phantom

Scene 6 – BackstageBathing Beauty Rehearsal ............................................................................................................Meg, EnsembleDear Old Friend ....................................................................................... Meg, Christine, Madame Giry, Raoul

Scene 7 – The LairBeautiful .................................................................................... Gangle, Fleck, Squelch, Gustave, The PhantomThe Beauty Underneath ..................................................................................The Phantom, Gustave, EnsembleThe Phantom Confronts Christine ..................................................................................The Phantom, ChristineTen Long Years ...............................................................................................................................Madame Giry

ACT II

Entr’acteScene 1 – The BarWhy Does She Love Me? .................................................................................................................... Raoul, MegDevil Take The Hindmost ..................................................................................................... The Phantom, Raoul

Scene 2 – The InvitationInvitation to the Concert ..................................................................................................Gangle, Squelch, Fleck

Scene 3 – Bathing BeautyBathing Beauty .............................................................................................................................Meg, Ensemble

Scene 4 – Madame Giry’s Office Mother Did You Watch? ....................................................................................................... Meg, Madame Giry

Scene 5 – The Dressing RoomBefore the Performance ....................................................................... Gustave, Christine, Raoul, The Phantom

Scene 6 – BackstageDevil Take the Hindmost (Quartet) .............................................Gustave, Raoul, Phantom, Madame Giry, Meg

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MUSICAL NUMBERSScene 7 – Love Never DiesLove Never Dies ..................................................................................................................................... Christine

Scene 8 – The Dressing RoomAh, Christine! .................................................... The Phantom, Christine, Raoul, Squelch, Fleck, Madame Giry

Scene 9 – Streets of Coney IslandStreets of Coney Island .................................................................................................Meg, Gustave, Ensemble

Scene 10 – The PierPlease, Miss Giry .................................................................................................... Gustave, Meg, The PhantomConclusion ......................................................................................................................Christine, The Phantom

WHO’S WHO in the CASTBRONSON NORRIS MURPHY (The Phantom) is best known for premiering the role of The Phantom in the first North American production of Love Never Dies. Mr. Murphy comes directly from the long running production of The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway where he has been seen as Raoul (and 9 other roles to date!) Other notable performances include the 30th Anniversary Company of CATS (Gus, Growltiger and Bustopher Jones) and multiple U.S. productions of West Side Story as Tony. Regionally and on the concert stage, he has sung 40+ roles with various theatres and orchestras across the country. Mr. Murphy is an advocate for music literacy and a believer in arts education as core curriculum in public schools. Endless gratitude to Kristen Blodgette, UIA and our inspiring team of creators and producers. Follow Bronson on IG @BronsonBiz. “In a world where you can be anything, be kind.”

MEGHAN PICERNO (Christine Daaé) Opera: Cunegonde (Candide/New York City Opera); Olympia (Les Contes d’Hoffmann), Marie (La fille du régiment), La Fée (Cendrillon), Lucia (Lucia di Lammermoor). Off-Broadway: The Dreyfus Affair (Ensemble of the Romantic Century), Musicals in Mufti: From Berlin to Broadway (York Theatre Company). Concerts: San Francisco Symphony, Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, David Geffen Hall, Alice Tully Hall, Birdland, Appel Room. Competitions: Plácido Domingo’s Operalia International Vocal Competition (London’s Royal Opera House). So much love and gratitude to my family, creatives, fairy godmothers, wonderful team, Uzan International Artists, Tara Rubin Casting, and Hal Prince for introducing me to the wonderful world of musical theater! www.meghanpicerno.com Instagram: @meghanpicerno

KAREN MASON (Madame Giry) Broadway: Wonderland (The Queen of Hearts), Hairspray (Velma), Mamma Mia (Tanya) (2002 Drama Desk nomination as Best Actress), Sunset Boulevard (Norma Desmond), Jerome Robbins’ Broadway, Torch Song

Trilogy. Off-Broadway/ Regional: Chasing Rainbows/Goodspeed Opera House, CT (Kay Koverman), A Christmas Story (Miss Shields), And The World Goes ‘Round (Westside Theatre, NYC), Carnival/The York Theatre (Drama Desk Nomination for Best Supporting Actress). Concert/Cabaret: Carnegie Hall, Teatro Liceu, Lincoln Center, Feinstein’s, The Kennedy Center, etc. A 12-time MAC Award winner, she has 7 solo CDs, including Better Days, which has the Emmy Award-winning song, Hold Me. Ms. Mason’s CDs sold in lobby. www.karenmason.com

SEAN THOMPSON (Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny) Broadway: Sunset Boulevard opposite Glenn Close. Sean is a Northeast Philly native and a proud graduate of Temple University. Philadelphia credits include: Walnut Street; Media; Bristol Riverside; Mauckingbird; Wilma; Arden; and Act II Playhouse, where he received a Best Actor Barrymore Award nomination for his portrayal of Fred/Petruchio in Kiss Me, Kate. Other regional credits include: Guys and Dolls (Sky Masterson, Henry Award nomination); The Last Romance (Best Supporting Actor in a Drama, Theater Colorado); Signature Theatre. Love and thanks to Peter, Brandon, Bernard, Mark, Jesse, Patrick, Keith, Susan, Mrs. Petro, St. Tim’s, and Archbishop Ryan. Follow Sean @oneseanthompson.

MARY MICHAEL PATTERSON (Meg Giry) Christine in The Phantom of the Opera (Broadway), Anything Goes (Broadway), Liesl in The Sound of Music (Carnegie Hall), Marianne in Sense and Sensibility (Denver Center), Judy in White Christmas (Syracuse Stage), Kathy in Singin’ in the Rain (PCLO, MTW, Marriott Theatre), Cosette in Les Miserables (Casa Manana), and Young Woman in Luck Be a Lady (Asolo Rep). Numerous shows at the St. Louis MUNY, Pittsburgh CLO, and appearances with the American Pops Orchestra. Mary Michael is a proud graduate of the University of Michigan. Love to Cary, Massimo, Jacque, and Katelyn. For Michael. www.marymichaelpatterson.com

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WHO’S WHO in the CAST

KATRINA KEMP (Fleck) made her acting/stuntwoman professional debut embodying Chucky the Killer Doll at Universal Studios Hollywood. She’s a Los Angeles native starring in the circus, Cirque Berzerk, several music videos (Rihanna), and guest star roles on television (RuPaul’s Drag Race, Man Seeking Woman, Faking It, The Eric Andre Show, American Horror Story, Fameless.) Katrina graduated in TV Production from Cal State University Northridge before twerking her way across South America with Miley Cyrus on the BANGERZ International Tour in 2014. She dedicates her performances to: “Beals/Kemp fam, R.A.I.D. and the freaks I call my friends. #OneOfUs.” (KMR Talent Agency)

RICHARD KOONS (Squelch) is beyond thrilled to be a part of Love Never Dies. He is a graduate of The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (MM in Vocal Performance). Credits include: Hairspray (Edna), Les Misérables (Valjean), Cats (Old Deuteronomy), The Secret Garden (Archibald), Fiddler on the Roof (Tevye), A Christmas Carol (Christmas Present), Seussical (Horton), Titanic the Musical (Etches). Special thanks: Kathy Olsen at Encompass Arts, Tara Rubin Casting, and my ever supportive friends and family Joyce, Ed, Rhys, and Russell. For you Mom! @broadwaykoons

STEPHEN PETROVICH (Gangle) Dream come true! Tour: Beauty and the Beast (u/s Lumiere). Regional: North Shore, Theatre by the Sea, MGR Playhouse, Moonlight Amphitheatre, WV Public Theatre, Arrow Rock Lyceum. Favorites: The Wizard of Oz (Scarecrow & Tin Man), The Drowsy Chaperone (Robert), Spamalot, La Cage, Hairspray (3x), 42nd Street. BFA Musical Theatre: The Boston Conservatory. Thank you Kristen Blodgette and Tara Rubin Casting! Love to Mom, Dad, NM & Harry. @stephenpetrovich

CHRISTIAN HARMSTON (Gustave) is excited to make his National Tour Debut! Most recently seen in The Metropolitan Opera’s The Exterminating Angel. Regional: Fun Home (John/Theatre Alliance), Mary Poppins (Michael/CTG), A Christmas Carol (Tiny Tim/Triad Stage). Christian would like to thank Dan Callaway, Amber Engel, Lindsay Levine, Tara Rubin Casting, Kristen Blodgette, L.B. Reich and BDF for believing in him! Hugs and kisses to his dad, mom, sister, family and friends for their love and support. Instagram: @christianharmston

JAKE HESTON MILLER (Gustave) is thrilled to make his National Tour debut! Most recently seen as Fletcher Blake in the co-production tour of Disney’s Freaky Friday (Signature Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse, Cleveland Playhouse and Alley Theatre). New York: Radio City Music Hall Rockette’s Summer Spectacular, Soloist USTA US Open, School of Rock Promo tour. Regional: Oliver in Oliver! (Arena Stage), Tiny Tim in Scrooge No More! (Busch Gardens). Voice Over: Eep the mouse in Mother Goose Club,

Mighty I.T., Kobe Bryant’s MuseCage. Love to J4 and my village. Thank you, Eddie, at Take3, Elysabeth, Joe, Tara Rubin Casting and this amazing creative team. Follow @jakesings05

MICHAEL GILLIS (The Phantom Alternate, Ensemble) is overjoyed to be part of the Love Never Dies tour. He was recently Harry Bright in Mamma Mia. Other credits: Raoul in Phantom of the Opera, Tony in West Side Story, and Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar. All my love to the family and je t’aime Boop. michaelgillis.net

RACHEL ANNE MOORE (Christine Daaé Alternate, Ensemble) Opera: Donna Anna (Don Giovanni), Lauretta (Gianni Schicchi), Abigail Williams (The Crucible), Mabel (Pirates of Penzance), Kathie (The Student Prince) and Frasquita (Carmen). Musical Theater: Carlotta Giudicelli (Das Phantom der Oper) and Christine Daaé (Liebe Stirbt Nie). BM Indiana University. MM University of Tennessee – 2008 Spivey Humanities Fellowship recipient. @rachelannemooreofficial

RAJEER ALFORD (Ensemble) National tour debut! Recent credits include: Something Wicked This Way Comes (world premiere, Delaware Theatre Company), Camelot (Act II Playhouse), 25th Annual…Spelling Bee (11th Hour Theatre Company), To Kill a Mockingbird (Forestburgh Playhouse), and Ragtime (Bristol Riverside Theatre). For the Camp women, especially my love, Elena.

CHELSEY ARCE (Ensemble, Assistant Dance Captain) Broadway: Cirque Du Soleil’s Paramour. Tours: Memphis, Evita (First Nationals). Daniel Ezralow’s OPEN. Regional: Guys & Dolls at The Old Globe and BSC’s, STC’s Forum. Film/TV Credits: Kennedy Center Honors, Ted 2, AMICI, Sochi Olympics. Graduate of The Boston Conservatory. *Helen Hayes Nominee. Special thanks to BlocNYC, Tara Rubin, Scouch, as well as her family and friends for all their continued love and support. @ChelseyArce

ERIN CHUPINSKY (Dance Captain, Swing) – Off Broadway: A Tree Grows In Brooklyn. Tours: Hello, Dolly!, CATS, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Wonderful Town (1st Nat’l). Regional Favorites: The Tempest (Ariel), Beauty and the Beast (Babette), Chicago, Victor Victoria. Training: BFA, Western Michigan University. LAMDA (London). Erin has run 26 marathons and is an ironman triathlete. Endless gratitude to Kristen, and the LND team! www.erinchupinsky.com @erinchupinsky

JULIAN R. DECKER (Ensemble, u/s The Phantom) What a thrill it is to join this fine company and to wear the mask on occasion. Broadway: Revival of Sunset Boulevard starring Glenn Close (Myron/Choreographer), Revival of Les Misérables (Joly). Regional: Ragtime (Younger Brother); Ogunquit Playhouse, US Premier of Disney’s Hunchback of Notre Dame (Quasimodo u/s, Swing); La Jolla and Papermill

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Playhouse, Bye Bye Birdie (Hugo), Singin’ in the Rain, Hello Dolly, Les Miz; The Muny. CCM’14. Lots of love to DGRW, D and J and my incredible support systems all over the US, you know who you are. @jujdecker

DIANA DiMARZIO (Ensemble, u/s Madame Giry) Broadway: The Visit/Annie Dummermut (cast recording), Sweeney Todd/Beggar Woman (cast recording); National tours: Light in the Piazza, Sweeney Todd, Evita, Man of La Mancha Regional: Williamstown Theater Festival: June Moon, The Visit, Ten Cents a Dance, McCarter, American Conservatory Theater, Sweeney Todd w/Münchner Rundfunkorchester (cast recording) and Virginia Opera. Oklahoma w/ Charlottesville Opera. Soprano soloist w/various symphonies. Graduate Carnegie Mellon University. dianadimarzio.com

TYLER DONAHUE (Ensemble, u/s Gangle) National tour debut! Originally from Texas, Tyler has performed both in his home state and abroad. International: Love Never Dies in Hamburg, Germany; Sing-Along in Madrid, Spain. Regional: The Most Happy Fella (Pasquale), Oklahoma!, Sweeney Todd, Hair (Margaret Meade), Cabaret, Rocky Horror Show. Love to Jorge, Mom, Dad and Jed.

YESY GARCIA (Ensemble, u/s Fleck) is thrilled to be making her tour debut with Love Never Dies! Credits include: Mamma Mia! (RCCL) and In The Heights (TUTS). Thanks to my family, friends, Ash and CTG for the endless love and support! Instagram: @_yesygarcia

ALYSSA GIANNETTI (Swing, u/s Christine Daaé) is beyond thrilled to be making her professional debut with Love Never Dies! Originally from Detroit, MI, Alyssa recently graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in Opera Performance. Grazie mille to my incredible family, friends, mentors, and the Professional Artists team for their endless support. @agiannetti22 www.alyssagiannetti.com

NATALIA LEPORE HAGAN (Ensemble) is overjoyed to be a part of this production. She recently appeared as Anytime Annie in the 42nd Street National Tour. She has performed in regional theaters across the country, Off-Broadway, and on HBO’s Boardwalk Empire. She would like to lovingly thank her family, mentors and Hudson Artists Agency! @natalialeporehagan

LAUREN LUKACEK (Ensemble, u/s Madame Giry) Tours: R+H’s Cinderella (First National – u/s Marie, u/s Madame), My Fair Lady (Int’l – u/s Eliza). Regional: The Sound of Music (Maria), White Christmas (Betty), Beauty and the Beast (Babette), Carousel (Carrie); plus NSMT, Ogunquit, Engeman. B.F.A. Musical Theater from The Boston Conservatory. Proud member of Actor’s Equity. For my family. www.laurenlukacek.com

ALYSSA McANANY (Ensemble, u/s Meg Giry) National/ International Tour: Joseph… Technicolor Dreamcoat (u/s Narrator). Favorite Credits: Guys and Dolls (Adelaide), Miss Saigon (Gigi), Mamma Mia! (Ali). Love and gratitude to my incredible family, friends, and everyone at Tara Rubin Casting! Psalm 23. www.alyssamcanany.com @alyssamcanany

DAVE SCHOONOVER (Ensemble, u/s The Phantom, u/s Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny, u/s Gangle) National Tours: Young Frankenstein, White Christmas, Cats. Off Broadway: The Fantasticks. Regional: The Muny, TUTS, Goodspeed, Huntington Theatre, Ogunquit Playhouse, Pennsylvania Shakes, Finger Lakes MTF, Westchester Broadway, The Hippodrome Theatre, Arrow Rock Lyceum, Forestburgh Playhouse. Thanks to The Mine. BFA UWSP. Proud AEA member. LtoR. @schoonyman

ADAM SONIAK (Swing) is thrilled to be a part of the American premiere of this beautiful show. Tours: West Side Story (international.) Regional: Paper Mill Playhouse, Walnut Street Theatre, Westchester Broadway, Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival. Love and thanks to his amazing family for their continued support. @ajsoniak

JOHN SWAPSHIRE IV (Ensemble) St. Louis Missouri native. He graduated from CVPA HS. He trained under the direction of Lee Nolting and Alicia Graf Mac at C.O.C.A. B.F.A in Dance from the UMKC. He’s performed with St. Louis Black Repertory Theater. Wylliams Henry Contemporary Dance Company, Dirty Dancing National Tour. He’s also performed internationally in China.

KELLY SWINT (Ensemble, u/s Meg Giry, u/s Fleck) is overjoyed to be a part of this beautiful show! She is originally from Albany, NY and a recent Wagner College graduate. Kelly was last seen in the workshop for Austen’s Pride as Lydia Bennet. Special thanks to my family and Nicolosi & Co. for their constant support! For more info visit kellyswint.com @kellyswintt

LUCAS THOMPSON (Ensemble, u/s Squelch) Broadway: CATS (Neil Simon Theatre). Regional: Hello Dolly! (Riverside), The Music Man (TUTS), La Cage aux Folles (North Shore), Good News! (Goodspeed). BM/MM Jacobs School of Music. Infinite thanks to the LND team, DHA, and Tara Rubin Casting. Endless love to my family and Andy. @lucasjohnthompson

CORREY WEST (Swing) Broadway: Nice Work If You Can Get It, South Pacific; National Tours: Anything Goes (1st National), 42nd Street; NY Theatre: Showboat (Lincoln Center), The Radio City Christmas Spectacular; Regional Theatres Include: Virginia Stage Company, North Shore Music Theatre, Capital Rep, Cape Playhouse, Barrington Stage Company, Riverside Theatre, Pioneer Theatre Company.

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ARTHUR WISE (Ensemble, u/s Squelch) Nat’l tour of My Fair Lady. Regionally: The Unfortunates, Ah, Wilderness! (ACT) Guys and Dolls (GLTF), August Osage County (White Plains PAC) in White Christmas (Arkansas Rep), Graduated Baldwin Wallace MT program and recent grad of ACT’s MFA program. See him in the current reboot of The Tick on Amazon @artybear

ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER (Producer, Composer and Orchestrations) When Sunset Boulevard joined School Of Rock, Cats and The Phantom Of The Opera on Broadway in February 2017, Andrew Lloyd Webber became the only person to equal the record set in 1953 by Rodgers and Hammerstein with four Broadway shows running concurrently. Other musicals he has composed include Aspects Of Love, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita and Love Never Dies. His production of School Of Rock is the first British musical to have world premiered on Broadway. He has co-produced his own shows including Cats and The Phantom Of The Opera and as a solo producer he presented the groundbreaking Bombay Dreams which introduced the double Oscar winning Bollywood composer AR Rahman to the Western stage. He owns seven West End Theatres including the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, the Palladium and most recently the St James which reopened this year as The Other Palace to provide a unique London home for new musicals in development. He is passionate about the importance of music in education and the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation has become one of Britain’s leading charities supporting the arts and in 2016 the foundation funded a major new national initiative which endowed the American Theatre Wing with a $1.3 million, three-year grant to support theatre education opportunities for underserved young people and public schools across the US. His awards, both as composer and producer, include seven Tonys, seven Oliviers, a Golden Globe, an Oscar, the Praemium Imperiale, the Richard Rodgers Award for Excellence in Musical Theatre, a BASCA Fellowship, the Kennedy Center Honor and a Grammy for Best Contemporary Classical Composition for Requiem, his setting of the Latin Requiem mass which contains one of his best known compositions, Pie Jesu. He was knighted by Her Majesty The Queen in 1992 and created an honorary member of the House of Lords in 1997.

BEN ELTON (Book) Prolific author of numerous Number 1 hit novels (including Stark, Gridlock, Popcorn and Dead Famous) and award-winning television comedy series (including The Young Ones, The Thin Blue Line and Blackadder), Ben Elton is also one of the UK’s most successful and influential stand-up comics. He has also achieved success in television and film as an actor, writer and director. He wrote and directed the film Maybe Baby which starred Hugh Laurie and Joely Richardson. He supplied the book for and also directed We Will Rock You, the colossal hit

musical based on the songs of Queen, which has played to millions of people worldwide. With Andrew Lloyd Webber he wrote book and lyrics for The Beautiful Game which won the London Critics’ Circle Award for Best Musical and which they have recently re-worked as The Boys in the Photograph, a production of which Ben has directed himself in Canada.

GLENN SLATER (Lyrics) is a three-time Tony nominee for the international hit musicals The Little Mermaid, Sister Act, and School of Rock, and a co-creator of Disney’s worldwide smash Tangled (Grammy Winner, Oscar and Golden Globe noms). With frequent collaborator Alan Menken, he wrote the songs for the current Broadway hit A Bronx Tale, as well as the animated comedy Sausage Party, Disney’s Home On The Range, and Broadway’s Leap of Faith; for TV, the team penned the ABC cult series Galavant (Emmy nominee) and the Disney Channel’s Tangled: The Series. Most recently, Glenn wrote the book for Beatsville (with composer/lyricist/wife Wendy Wilf), which debuted at Sarasota’s Asolo Rep.

FREDERICK FORSYTH (Author, The Phantom of Manhattan) Having been the youngest pilot in the Royal Air Force at the age of 19, Frederick Forsyth went on to a career in journalism which saw him working for The Eastern Daily Press and, during the 1960s, for Reuters and the BBC in Paris, East and West Germany and Czechoslovakia. As a freelancer he reported from the Nigeria-Biafran conflict. He is best known as the author of highly successful thrillers including The Day of the Jackal, The Odessa File, The Dogs of War and The Fourth Protocol, all of which were subsequently filmed.

CHARLES HART (Additional Lyrics) was born in London and educated in Maidenhead and Cambridge. He has written words for musicals, (The Phantom of the Opera and Aspects of Love), opera (The Vampyr, BBC 2) and miscellaneous songs, as well as both words and music for television (Watching, Split Ends, Granda TV) and radio (Love Songs, BBC Radio 2). Other work includes radio presenting, vocal coaching, accompanying, musical direction and musical arrangement and translation. From 1990-1993 he served as a council member for the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors. He is the recipient of two Ivor Novello Awards and has been twice nominated for a Tony Award.

SIMON PHILLIPS (Director) began his career in New Zealand before emigrating to Australia in 1984. He was appointed Artistic Director of the State Theatre Company of South Australia from 1990-94 and Artistic Director of the Melbourne Theatre Company from 2000-11. His directing credits range from contemporary and Shakespearean classics to musicals to opera. He has also directed the premieres of many new works by leading Australian writers. Apart from Love Never Dies, Simon’s musical credits include Priscilla, Queen of the Dessert, Oliver!, Chicago, Jesus Christ Superstar,

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Cabaret, High Society, Company, The Twenty-Fifth Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Urinetown the Musical, The Drowsy Chaperone and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. He has received eight Australian Green Room Awards and five Helpmann Awards, the most recent being Best New Australian Work, for Ladies in Black a new musical he created with Tim Finn and his wife, Carolyn Burns.

GABRIELA TYLESOVA (Scenic and Costume Designer) is an award-winning, internationally acclaimed designer. Gabriela was born in former Czechoslovakia and studied art in both Europe and Australia, graduating in Design at NIDA in 2000. Gabriela has won multiple awards including: seven Helpmann Awards, five Green Room Awards, four Australian Production Design Guild Awards and three Sydney Theatre Awards. Some of career highlights include designing Love Never Dies, Cosi Fan Tutte, Sweeney Todd, Cyrano de Bergerac, The Pillowman, Urinetown and the Broadway musical adaptation of First Wives Club (USA). Gabriela has currently completed design for A Flea in her Ear for Sydney Theatre Company, illustrated The Sleeping Beautify book and is designing sets and costumes for the new musical Muriel’s Wedding. www.gabrielatylesova.com

GRAEME MURPHY AO (Choreographer) was born in Melbourne and studied at The Australian Ballet School. He has danced with The Australian Ballet, Sadler’s Wells Ballet (London) and Ballets Félix Blaska (France). During his 31-year tenure as the artistic director of Sydney Dance Company, he created more than 50 works, including 30 full-length productions. He was named Cultural Leader of the Year (2004) by the Australian Business Arts Foundation; listed among Australia’s 50 Most Glamorous Exports at a special celebration hosted by the Australian Government and Austrade (2005) and received the Award for Contribution to Cultural Exchange by the Ministry of Culture, the People’s Republic of China (2008). Select directing and choreographic credits include Metamorphosis, Turandot, Salome, The Trojans, Aida (Opera Australia), Swan Lake, Firebird, The Torvill and Dean World Tour Company and more. He also choreographed Death in Venice (Canadian Opera Company); Samson et Dalila (The Metropolitan Opera, New York) and the movie Mao’s Last Dancer.

NICK SCHLIEPER (Lighting Designer) designs for all of the major Australian theatre and opera companies, and works regularly in Europe and the USA. One of Australia’s most highly awarded designers, he has received six Melbourne Green Room Awards, five Sydney Critics Awards, and 5 national Helpmann Awards. International work includes productions in London (West End, The Barbican and the Royal Shakespeare Company) Tokyo, Toronto, the Kennedy Center Washington and on Broadway, The Lincoln Center and BAM in NY. In Europe, he has designed for the State Theatre companies of Berlin, Munich,

Hamburg and Norway, as well as the Hamburg State Opera and the Salzburg Festival. Nick is a regular guest with Sydney Theatre Company, Melbourne Theatre Company and Opera Australia.

MICK POTTER (Sound Designer) has designed the sound for over 100 musicals worldwide including Broadway and West End productions of School Of Rock (Drama Desk Award nominee), Les Misérables (Tony Award nominee, Helpmann Award, Broadway World Audience Award Canada), The Phantom of the Opera (Parnelii Award), Miss Saigon (Broadway World Audience Award, London), Love Never Dies (Green Room Award, Helpmann Award nominee), The Woman in White (Olivier Award), Cats (Drama Desk Award nominee),Evita, Bombay Dreams, Saturday Night Fever, Sunset Boulevard (Starring Glenn Close), From Here To Eternity, Betty Blue Eyes, The Wizard Of Oz, Sister Act, Joseph, Zorro The Musical, The Sound Of Music, Half A Sixpence, Carousel.

DAVID CULLEN (Orchestrations) has worked mainly as an orchestrator of musicals, most notably those of Andrew Lloyd Webber – Cats, Starlight Express, Song & Dance, The Phantom of the Opera, Aspects of Love, Sunset Boulevard, By Jeeves, Whistle Down the Wind, The Beautiful Game and The Woman in White. Other select musicals which he has orchestrated include Abbacadabra, Jeeves, Children of Eden and three London revivals – Can-Can, The Baker’s Wife and Carmen Jones. He both arranged and produced the albums Music of the Night for Cantabile and Lloyd Webber Plays Lloyd Webber for Julian Lloyd Webber. Film and TV: Jesus Christ Superstar (Really Useful Films). David has orchestrated much film and television and provided the orchestrations for the Disney productions of Cinderella and Geppetto. He won the New York Drama Desk Award for his orchestrations of The Phantom of the Opera and was nominated again the following year for Aspects of Love.

KRISTEN BLODGETTE (Music Supervisor) recently served as Musical Director and Conductor of the Broadway revival of Sunset Boulevard with Glenn Close. Kristen has been the Associate Musical Supervisor for The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway since 1988 and supervised 17 subsequent companies of Phantom worldwide. She is the Musical Supervisor of the Broadway revival of Cats and was the Associate Musical Supervisor for Cats (original Broadway, tours, Copenhagen). Kristen supervised the production of Love Never Dies in Hamburg. Additional Broadway: Evita, Mary Poppins, LoveMusik, The Woman in White, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Jesus Christ Superstar, A Little Night Music, original Sunset Boulevard and rehearsal pianist for Carrie with Betty Buckley.

GAVIN MITFORD (Associate Director) Gavin is a London based theatre director. He has a long standing association with the Really Useful Group, as an original member of the creative team on Andrew

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Lloyd Webber’s productions of The Sound of Music, The Wizard of Oz and Love Never Dies. Originally from Australia, his directing skills developed as Associate Director to Jeremy Sams (UK), Simon Phillips (Aust.) and John Stephenson (UK film Director). He also directed the Australian premiere of Vernon God Little, by Tanya Ronder at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney in 2012. Gavin has choreographed for Dance Companies, Film and the Theatre Industry, including his productions E-Motor, The Local Stigmatic and The Secret Garden. In film, Gavin was an Assistant Choreographer on Tim Burton’s production of Sweeney Todd and The Duchess. Gavin was also a member of the Mass Choreographic team for the Opening Ceremonies of the London Olympics 2012 and the Winter Olympics, Sochi Russia 2014.

SIMONE SAULT (Associate Choreographer) trained at National Theatre Ballet, Australia. Film/TV: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Alice in Wonderland, Sweeney Todd, Kath N Kimderella, Baby Ballroom (Ch. 5 UK TV), Eric Idle’s Entire Universe (BBC), Galavant, NINE “Take it All” demo (Rob Marshall), 50th Anniversary Coronation Street, Sadie Jones, Royal Variety Performance, Strictly Come Dancing (BBC) and more. Theatre/Creative: Liebe Stirbt Nie, Helene Fischer Show, Fings Aint Wot They Used to Be, Most Increible Thing, London Olympics/Sochi Games/Glasgow, Will Tuckett’s Immersive Nutcracker, Chicago the Musical (London, Australia), On The Town (Eno/Paris), Sinatra at the London Palladium, Les Liaisons Dangereuses (Sadlers Wells) and The Phantom of the Opera. Dance Company: Sydney Dance Company.

EDWARD PIERCE (Design Supervisor) operates a NYC-based design studio specializing in the production design of Broadway, touring, and international live stage productions. Select Broadway designs: Wicked [including all international productions]; Bright Star, Amazing Grace, Holler If Ya Hear Me, The Other Place; A Streetcar Named Desire; Shatner’s World: We Just Live In It. Notable Broadway collaborations include Billy Elliot; Pippin; 9 to 5; The Pirate Queen; Chaplin; Aida; the original Ragtime; Cabaret. TV production design for NBC’s variety show Maya & Marty and NBC Universal Kids Sprout House. Edward represents designers as a trustee on the Executive Board of the United Scenic Artists Local 829 Union and supports the industry as a member on the Advisory Board of the American Theatre Wing and the Tony Award Administration Committee. www.edwardpierce.com

CHRIS TWYMAN (Associate Lighting Designer) works extensively in theatre, dance, opera, concerts and events in the field of Lighting Design and Multimedia. As an Associate Lighting Designer Chris has worked on Speed to Plow, Face to Face, Uncle Vanya, Elling, The Wonderful World of Dissocia, War of the Roses…and more for Sydney Theatre Company. Other credits include: Six Breaths for Sydney Dance Company, Patygarang for Bangarra Dance Theatre,

Love Never Dies (Australia, Japan, Germany), Priscilla Queen of the Desert (Australia, Italy, Brazil), and Dirty Dancing. Chris’s work in the multimedia field includes Love Never Dies, Fame the Musical and Die Tote Stadt & Bliss for Opera Australia.

TARA RUBIN CASTING (Casting) Selected Broadway: Prince of Broadway, Bandstand, Indecent, Sunset Boulevard, Miss Saigon, Dear Evan Hansen, A Bronx Tale, Cats, Falsettos, Disaster!, School of Rock, Gigi, Bullets Over Broadway, Aladdin, Les Misérables, The Heiress, How to Succeed..., Billy Elliot, Shrek, Young Frankenstein, Mary Poppins, Spamalot, …Spelling Bee, The Producers, Mamma Mia!, Jersey Boys, The Phantom of the Opera. Off-Broadway: The Band’s Visit; Here Lies Love; Love, Loss, and What I Wore. Regional: Yale Repertory Theatre, Paper Mill Playhouse, La Jolla Playhouse, Berkeley Rep, The Old Globe, Asolo Rep.

TROIKA ENTERTAINMENT (Tour Management) has been an innovator in touring musical theater productions for over two decades, producing shows throughout North, Central, and South America, Europe and Asia. Additionally, the company is experienced in casino and leisure markets. Current and upcoming productions include Love Never Dies, On Your Feet!, School of Rock, Kinky Boots and CATS. With strong ties to the Broadway community, TROIKA prides itself on delivering top quality productions to audiences worldwide. Please visit us at www.troika.com.

RANDALL A. BUCK (Executive Producer) has produced over 50 productions across the globe for TROIKA Entertainment. Before joining TROIKA in 1999, Mr. Buck was vice president and general manager for Livent in Toronto. While working for Livent, he managed productions such as Fosse, Ragtime, Show Boat, Music of the Night, and Kiss of the Spider Woman. Mr. Buck was a stage manager for more than 20 years, surviving a year with Mary Martin & Carol Channing in Jimmy Kirkwood’s Legends!, a year in Japan with Siegfried & Roy, opening The Phantom of the Opera Music Box Company and opening Show Boat! on Broadway. Since beginning as an apprentice with The Kenley Players in the late 60s, he has had the privilege of working closely with visionaries such as Twyla Tharp, Susan Stroman, Hal Prince, Joe Layton & Josh Logan, plus hundreds of stars. Mr. Buck had the privilege of recently serving on the board for the National Alliance of Music Theater. Randy is currently living happily-ever-after in the Washington, DC area with his wife, Angela, and their daughter Sierra Ashley Buck.

ANGELA ROWLES (Chief Operating Officer) most recently served as Managing Director of Washington D.C.’s historic National Theatre. As a 25-year veteran of the touring musical theatre industry, her work has taken her through North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Ms. Rowles has managed over


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45 large scale touring Broadway Musicals, served as Vice President of Business Development for NETworks Presentations, and produced tours with such partners as Disney, DreamWorks, Blue Man Productions, Broadway Asia and Broadway Entertainment Group.

KAREN BERRY (General Manager) Currently: An American in Paris, On Your Feet. Project Manager: Christopher Wheeldon’s Nutcracker. Selected Chicago GM credits: Old Jews Telling Jokes, Million Dollar Quartet, Don’t Dress for Dinner, Bleacher Bums, Driving Miss Daisy, Shirley Valentine, Steel Magnolias, and Pump Boys and Dinettes. Broadway management credits include Carrie, Quilters, Asinamali and Showboat.

DAVID LAI (Music Coordinator) Broadway: The Phantom of the Opera, Miss Saigon, Come From Away, Sunset Boulevard, Fiddler on the Roof, The King and I, Mary Poppins, and Riverdance, Grammy and Emmy winner (6-time nominee) Itzhak Perlman, Joshua Bell, Renee Fleming, Lang Lang.

TALITHA FEHR (Music Coordinator) dedicates her work on Love Never Dies to her mentor, Sam Lutfiyya. Career highlights include Broadway:A Christmas Story, 2010 Vancouver Olympics Ceremonies. National tours: Sister Act, Mamma Mia!, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Come Fly Away, Evita, Wizard of Oz, Catch Me If You Can, Movin’Out. International: West Side Story, Swing!, Cinderella, The King and I.

DALE RIELING (Musical Director) Broadway: Les Misérables (Musical Supervisor/Director, 1997- 2003), Miss Saigon (Musical Director), Mary Poppins, Sunset Boulevard (Associate Conductor). National tour: Les Misérables (Musical Supervisor/ Director), The Phantom of the Opera, The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess (Musical Director), Concerts: Kansas City Symphony, Louisiana Philharmonic, Syracuse Symphony, Boublil and Schönberg’s Do You Hear The People Sing with the Colorado Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and in Mazatlan, Mexico. Northwestern University: Master degree. Wife: Victoria Bussert.

MICHAEL DANEK (Production Stage Manager) is thrilled to be joining the Love Never Dies Company. Broadway: Chicago, Pippin, Wicked. National Tours: Chicago, Rock of Ages, Dr. Dolittle, Little House on the Prairie, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Disney’s High School Musical. Off Broadway: A Christmas Carol, The Fantasticks, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Master Class. European & Asian Tours: Grease, (Performed IN German), Evita, West Side Story. The Tokyo, Taiwan, & Korean companies of Chicago.

J. ANDREW BLEVINS (Stage Manager) National tours: An American in Paris, Motown, Ragtime, Camelot, Sesame Street Live!, 50 Shades! The Musical, and Scooby Doo Live! Regional: Illinois Shakespeare Festival. Thanks to my family for all of their love and support! For SMB, who’s always an inspiration!

JENIFER A. SHENKER (Assistant Stage Manager) National Tours: Billy Elliot, Altar Boyz, Little Shop of Horrors, The Phantom of the Opera, The Who’s Tommy. Las Vegas: Zumanity & MJOne (Cirque du Soleil), Vegas Nocturne (Spiegelworld), ShowStoppers. New York City: Radio City Christmas Spectacular, A Christmas Carol (MSG). Off-Broadway: Zanna, Don’t, I of the Storm, The Age of Iron (CSC), Ministry of Progress, Chef’s Theater, White Raven (Lincoln Center Theatre)..

AARON QUINTANA (Company Manager) is honored to be part of Love Never Dies. Broadway credits include: Shuffle Along, The Addams Family, Next to Normal. National Tours include: The Lion King, Once the Musical, Dirty Dancing. A Colorado native, would love to thank his family and friends for their ongoing love and support!

JUSTIN COFFMAN (Assistant Company Manager) is ecstatic to join Love Never Dies! National Tours include: The Lion King and Dirty Dancing. In NYC he worked with 101 Productions on shows such as Big Fish, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Of Mice and Men and more. Lots of love to his family and friends!

BROADWAY BOOKING OFFICE NYC (Tour Booking, Press and Marketing) is a leading theatrical tour booking, marketing and press company representing award-winning musicals and plays. Currently: Jersey Boys, Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, Beautiful – The Carole King Musical, A Bronx Tale, Falsettos, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, The Sound of Music, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The King and I, Fun Home, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies, Bright Star and Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes. www.bbonyc.com

ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION (“Equity”), founded in 1913, is the U.S. labor union that represents more than 50,000 actors and stage managers. Equity seeks to foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of society and advances the careers of its members by negotiating wages, working conditions and providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. Actors’ Equity is a member of the AFL-CIO and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions. #EquityWorks


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LOVE NEVER DIES TOUR STAFF

GENERAL MANAGEMENT &PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

TROIKA ENTERTAINMENT

GENERAL MANAGERKAREN BERRY

PRODUCTION MANAGERJESSICA SENTAK

TECHNICAL DIRECTORRANDY MORELAND

COMPANY MANAGERAARON QUINTANA

Assistant Company Manager ........................................... Justin Coffman

TOUR BOOKING, ENGAGEMENTMANAGEMENT, PRESS AND MARKETING

BROADWAY BOOKING OFFICE NYCSteven Schnepp

Kent McIngvale, Jenny Bates, David FreelandZach Stevenson, Sean Mackey, Stacey Burns

Danny Knaub, Rachel Peterson, Phil Della Noce

CASTINGTARA RUBIN CASTING

Tara Rubin CSA, Lindsay Levine CSA,Eric Woodall CSA, Merri Sugarman CSA,

Kaitlin Shaw CSA, Claire Burke CSA,Felicia Rudolph CSA, Xavier Rubiano

PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER ................... MICHAEL DANEKStage Manager ...........................................................J. Andrew BlevinsAssistant Stage Manager ............................................Jenifer A. ShenkerAssociate Director ............................................................ Gavin MitfordAssociate Choreographer ...................................................Simone SaultDance Captain. ............................................................... Erin ChupinskyAssistant Dance Captain ....................................................Chelsey ArceMusic Supervisor ........................................................Kristen BlodgetteAssistant to Kristen Blodgette .........................................David SawickiRehearsal Pianist ................................................Michael Patrick WalkerSound Designer .................................................................... Mick PotterAssociate Sound Designer ................................................. Emma JamesProduction Sound ............................................................ Colle T. BustinHead Audio ...................................................................... Marc RongereAssistant Audio ............................................................... Zachary IresonScenic and Costume Designer ................................... Gabriela TylesovaDesign Supervisor ...............................................................Eddie PierceAssistant Scenic Designer .........................................................Jen PriceHead Carpenter ..................................................................Joseph SprattAssistant Carpenter - Automation .................................... Sean SweeneyAssistant Carpenter - Deck ................................................. Sara SchultzAssistant Carpenter - Flyman .............................................. Nicole ReedAdvance Carptenters ............................ D. Wade Jolly, Justin D’Apolito Production Properties ................................................ BrenBri PropertiesHead of Props .................................................................. Michael TrioloAssistant Props ....................................................................Kelly LasleyAssociate Costume Designer ........................................ Whitney LocherAssistant Costume Designer ...................................................Jess GerszHead of Wardrobe ............................................................ Susan ValadezAssistant Wardrobe ............................................................. Renee JonesHair, Wigs, & Make-up Designer ...........................JJ Janas, Dave Bova

STAFFAssociate Hair, Wigs, & Make-up Designer .....................Kate CasalinoHead of Hair .........................................................................Jakey HicksHead of Makeup ..............................................................Sierra PetersonLighting Designer ........................................................... Nick SchlieperAssociate Lighting Designer ............................................Chris TwymanAssistant Lighting Designer ..............................................Adam HonoréMoving Light Programmer ................................................... Joe AllegroProduction Electrician ............................................ Adam T. CavanaughHead Electrician ..............................................................Kwame TuckerAssistant Electrician - Deck ....................................................Tim MackAssistant Electrician - Spots ...............................................Eric JohnsonSwing Tech ....................................................................... Josh SandbergCM Production Assistant ................................................. .Jennifer ScottSM Production Assistant ......................................................... Jack RheaTutor & Child Wrangler ................................................. Amy FreedmanMerchandising ................................. Creative Goods Merchandise, LLCPhysical Therapy ........................ NEURO TOUR Physical Therapy, IncProduction Photography ...................................................... Joan MarcusTravel Agent .................................... Road Rebel Entertainment TouringHousing Coordinator ....................... Road Rebel Entertainment Touring

For TROIKA ENTERTAINMENTChief Executive Officer ................................................Randall A. BuckChief Operating Officer ..................................................Angela RowlesExecutive Vice President, Production .....................................Kori PriorExecutive Vice President, Marketing ......................................Amy KatzGeneral Managers ......................................Karen Berry, Brian SchraderAssistant General Manager ................................................. James CareyAssistant to the General Manager .................. Madeline M. McCluskeyProduction Managers .............................Gregg Damanti, Jessica SentakTechnical Director ................................................................ Dave BurchProduction Coordinator ............................................. Nathaniel VilandreBooking Manager ............................................................Doria MontfortFinancial Controller ............................................................. Nikel DavisBudgeting & Forecasting Manager .............................George LambertySenior Accountant .........................................................Lourdes CastilloStaff Accountant ............................................................Marite EspinozaAccounting Clerk .............................................................Electra WalkerCostume Shop Administrator ........................................Alison M. SmithWarehouse Manager ........................................................... Scott Garrish

Rehearsed at New 42nd Street Studios and Lyric Rehearsal Studios.

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

The Director and Choreographer are members of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, Inc., an independent national labor union.

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

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

Partial support for open captioning provided by Theatre Development Fund.

The Press Agents and Company Managers employed in this production are represented by the Association of Theatrical Press Agents & Managers.

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

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Comprehensive CampaignThe following donors have supported the Kimmel Center’s Comprehensive Campaign, helping us keep our promise for the future to preserve our iconic buildings and maintain world-class facilities and leave a lasting contribution to the future of the performing arts in Philadelphia.

$1,000,000+Mrs. J. Mahlon Buck, Jr. The Horace W. Goldsmith

FoundationLynne and Harold HonickmanMrs. Penelope P. Wilson

$500,000+Dr. and Mrs. Robert R. Corrato Patricia and David Holveck The Presser Foundation

$250,000+Robert and Julie J. BryanMr. and Mrs. James M. Buck III Rhonda and David CohenAnne C. EwersJoseph and Marie Field Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Edward FitzgeraldWilliam and Rosemary Hankowsky The Brook J. Lenfest FoundationGerry LenfestMarcia and Ronald Rubin

Paula and Mark Solomon J. William and Helen D. Stuart

Foundation and Wynne AmickMichael D. Zisman and

Linda J. Gamble

$50,000+

Anonymous The Avery FoundationRonald J. BiscardiLuther W. Brady, M.D.Richard and Lynne CarpenterCharitas FoundationRobert J. Delany, Sr.John and Gloria DrosdickEnon Tabernacle Baptist Church

and Reverend Dr. Alyn E. Waller

Ann and Jay FrancisPatricia and John Gattuso Juliet J. Goodfriend and

Marc R. MoreauRosemarie Greco and

Anne MorrisseyTony Hayden/Maguire Hayden

Real Estate Company Michael and Debra Hill

Mr. and Mrs. Bradford R. Hollingsworth

Independence Foundation Robert E. MortensenRon and Suzanne NaplesHon. Marjorie O. RendellMatt and Judi TaylorPaul and Christine TufanoBill and Barbara Wilson/Synterra, Ltd.Etta Winigrad

$100,000+Anonymous The Bazemore Family FoundationPeter A. Benoliel and Willo CareySandy and Steve CozenJack DonnellyMichael and Amy GeorgeFrances and Bill GrahamDorrance H. Hamilton

Charitable Lead Trust

David F. Hoffman LF Driscoll CompanyWilliam A. LoebDavid G. and Sandra G. MarshallJami Wintz McKeonLeslie Miller and Richard Worley

Foundation Louise and Alan Reed

Lyn M. RossJeanne Ruddy and Victor KeenTimothy and Ann Scheve Gregory L. SegallMolly D. Shepard and Peter J. DeanLaurie Wagman Peter and Cary Webb SearsThe Zuritsky Family

$5,000,000+William Penn Foundation

$25,000+Lisa Crutchfield Tad and Candace Decker Deborah and Kurt HilzingerSara Lomax-Reese

Ed and Deb LovelidgeLauren and Don MorelJane G. PepperGregory Redden

Salem Shuchman and Barbara Klock Family Foundation

David and Sherry Varrelman Anthony Werner

For more information about the Comprehensive Campaign, please contact Anne Ewers, President and CEO at 215-670-2339 or [email protected].

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Institutional and Government SupportThe Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts gratefully acknowledges the following corporations, foundations, and government partners for their annual support.

$100,000+AramarkCHUBBThe Doran Family FoundationJohnson & JohnsonMerck Company Foundation

M & T Bank and Wilmington Trust

Pennsylvania Council on the ArtsPennsylvania Department of

Community and Economic Development

The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage The Presser FoundationPeter and Cary Webb SearsWells FargoThe Wyncote Foundation

$75,000+American Airlines †Ballard Spahr LLP †Comcast NBC Universal

Jacobs Music/The Rinaldi FamilyKieran Timberlake Associates, LLP †PECO

Waterman II Fund of The Philadelphia Foundation

$50,000+Bank of AmericaBimbo Bakeries

National Endowment for the ArtsPNC Bank

Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development

$25,000+CignaCozen O’Connor †Independence Blue Cross

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP †Ollin, LLCQlik

Snider FoundationUniversal Health Services, Inc.

$5,000+Apgar-Black Foundation Christian R. & Mary F. Lindback

FoundationDolfinger-McMahon Foundation

Gray Charitable TrustHUB International Pennsylvania, LLCLomax Family FoundationMcLean Contributionship

Ann Rice MullenThe Philadelphia Cultural FundPWCSAP America, Inc.

$10,000+AARP PennsylvaniaAnonymousBauder AudioConnelly FoundationCozen O’Connor FoundationCRW Graphics †Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP †Duane Morris, LLP †Duane Morris, LLP Enon Tabernacle Baptist ChurchGail Howard/Liberty

Business Strategies †Graham Partners †GSKKeystone Property Group

Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg, LLP †

Knight Foundation Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages Lincoln Financial FoundationMacy’s MazarsMorgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPNemoursNew England Foundation

for the Arts Post BrothersPepper Hamilton, LLP †PFMPhiladelphia Energy Solutions

Philadelphia Insurance CompaniesQlik †QVC, Inc.Ritz Carlton Hotel †Sabre Systems Inc. SeatGeekStradley Ronon Stevens &

Young, LLP †Stradley Ronon Stevens &

Young, LLP Take Flight Learning †United States Liability

Insurance GroupWilliam M. King Charitable

Foundation

For more information on joining this distinguished list of supporters, please contact Anne Ewers, President and CEO at 215-670-2339 or [email protected].

† In-kind contributions

$500,000+TD Bank William Penn Foundation

$2,500+Elliott-Lewis Corporation French American Cultural

ExchangeLavin, O’Neil, Cedrone & DiSipioThreshold Acoustics, LLC

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Individual Support

$20,000+Bart and Jil BlatsteinGraeme and Katherine CrothallWilliam and Frances GrahamPhilip Jaurigue

Brook J. LenfestStanley C. MiddlemanGregory SegallTony G. Werner

Jami Wintz McKeonMichael D. Zisman and

Linda J. Gamble

The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts gratefully acknowledges the following individuals for their annual support.

$10,000+Peter A. Benoliel and Willo CareyJoanne BerwindJudith BroudyRobert and Julie J. BryanMrs. J. Mahlon Buck, Jr.The Cardy Family Mr. and Mrs. Richard CarpenterScott and Nelly ChildressSandy and Steve CozenMr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Decker

Mrs. F. Eugene Dixon, Jr.Anne EwersAnn and Jay FrancisLinda and David GlicksteinRosemarie Greco and

Anne MorrisseyDonna and Vincent HartnettMichael and Debra HillMr. and Mrs. Bradford R.

Hollingsworth

Lisa D. Kabnick and John H. McFadden

Elizabeth MurphyHon. Marjorie O. RendellMrs. Adele K. SchaefferTimothy and Ann ScheveSalem Shuchman and

Barbara Klock Family FoundationMs. Etta Winigrad

$5,000+Madeline and Ed ApolloMr. J. Edward Cambron and

Mr. Charles FinchAnne Marie ChapmanRev. Luis A. Cortés, Jr.Mrs. Sarah Miller CoulsonM. Gordon and Carolyn DanielsDr. and Mr. James F. Dever, Jr. Ken and Marian Disken

Maxima and Sidney Hui Patricia and John ImbesiMr. and Mrs. P. Edward LovelidgeJeffrey and Julia McFaddenDr. Hilarie and Mr. Mitchell MorganMrs. Sara Lomax-ReeseBernice and Jerry G. RubensteinMr. Mark SamuelsAnne Faulkner Schoemaker

Irene and Fred ShabelMolly D. Shepard and

Dr. Peter J. DeanDavid and Sherry VarrelmanHon. Constance H. and

Dr. Sankey Williams Mr. and Mrs. Mario Zacharjasz

$2,500+Stan and Nancy ApplegateLaura J. ArmstrongMs. Lynda BarnessThe Marie Uberti-Benz and

Robert L. Benz FoundationJill and Sheldon BonovitzLois G. and Julian A. BrodskyMr. and Mrs. James M. Buck IIITodd W. Darling, CFP Mr. and Mrs. Brian EffronElizabeth H. Gemmill, Esq.Mr. and Mrs. D. Kirk HarmanRussell Harris, MDOsagie and Losenge Imasogie

Elena and Frederick KyleMr. H. Chase LenfestArthur MattiaE. J. and R. I. MitchellPhilip E. Lian and Joan L. MuellerMr. and Mrs. James Nolen IV Mr. Wallace NowickeMr. and Mrs. John Osuna Dr. Elias PackmanNathan Renner-Johnson and

Alexander Macnow Mr. Ross Richards and

Ms. Sanaz Hojreh

The Romano FamilyRobin and Mark RubensteinMr. and Mrs. Harris J. SklarMr. and Mrs. Terence SmithDr. Auguste and Mrs. Abby TurnierZeyn B. UzmanNina VitowJoseph and Eileen WawrzynekRoy and Sharon WellsMr. F. Gordon YasinowKaren Zimmermann and

Glenn CarneyJames W. and Debora C. Zug

$25,000+Teresa Bryce BazemoreDr. and Mrs. Robert R. Corrato

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas NerneyRonald and Marcia Rubin

Laurie Wagman

$100,000+Mr. and Mrs. Doran Patricia and David Holveck

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Kimmel Center Cultural Campus$1,000+AnonymousSarabeth AbramsLorraine and Ben AlexanderJoseph and Laura AtkinsonMr. and Mrs. Robert H. BetzDavid Borgenicht Donna and Jon BosciaCrystal and Eric BreweJon and Joy Broder Neil and Margaret Brown Mr. and Mrs. Robert BuggeyBill and Sheryl Bullitt Elaine Woo CamardaMr. and Mrs. Robert F. CarfagnoPhilip and Margaret Cavanaugh Barbara R. Cobb Mark and Iris CoblitzHope Cohen Dr. D. Walter CohenDoralise ComerDaniel and Melanie CoultonVictoria CrenshawThe Cristofaro Family Connie and Pat DaltonDr. Richard Davidson and

Ms. Linda Golden David and Terri DavitchMr. Ernie J. Difilippo Melanie DudleyJohn and Lois Durso Eric and Terri ElliottMr. and Mrs. Michael FontanaHelen Herr FordMs. Marilyn FrankAllen Freedman and

Judith Brick Freedman

Robert Gelsher Lynne Gold-BikinSandra GoodsteinGene and Heather GoroschkoMr. and Mrs. Raymond GrenaldKathleen and Tom HanleyMs. Beverly A. Harper Dr. Jeffrey B. Harrison Robert and Megan HauslerAngela HelmbrechtPaul T. HoldenMr. and Mrs. Lawrence O.

HoustounJacob A. Jessup Evelyn Kratz and

Pamela French Shawn LeavittSuzanne LevinLinda and Ivan InerfeldMr. and Mrs. Berton E. KormanErik J. LangMs. Randi Y. Leavitt and

Mr. Robert SilvermanWilliam and Laura Liss Maureen Lord-BensonDr. Wendy MartinezJanine A. MatskoTom and Linda McCarthyAndrew & Pia McClureH.G. and Susan McDonaldThomas McGowanPatrick and Danielle McIntyre Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. MechuraDr. Harold J. MilsteinJanet and Milton MorganAnne Mockus

Lyn and David MontgomeryMary Moore Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah P. O’GradyJoseph Palma, Esq. and

Bonnie PalmaMr. and Mrs. R. Anderson PewThe Rinaldi Family, Jacobs MusicDenise RodellSamantha RuskDr. Patricia SaddierJustin SchallerStephanie Schuetz and

Jonathan BaylessHenry and Mary SchwarzWilliam A. Slaughter, Esq. Richard and Amanda SmootCorinne StahlMr. James B. Stambaugh and

Ms. Andrea Morrissey Frances C. StancillJacqueline Taylor and

Jeneanne TaylorBrian TitusRobert and Lisa TrucksessRev. Mark & Leslie TylerDr. Thomas M. and

M. Patricia VernonAnup VidwansDale Wallace Bonita WeberDavid WebsterMs. Carol A. WestfallMichael Whitman Drs. Jonathan and Lori WinterPatricia Williams

This list represents donations received from July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018. While great care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this list, mistakes can occur. Please report discrepancies to Jennifer Beatty, Sr. Manager

of Individual Giving at 215-670-2369, or [email protected]. For more information about making a gift, please contact us at 215-790-5321 or visit us online at kimmelcenter.org/support.

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The Kimmel Center is proud to announce the naming of the Honickman Family Society, a group of forward-thinking supporters who have included the Kimmel Center in their estate plans. Named in honor of Harold and Lynne Honickman and their family, Honickman Family Society members ensure that the Kimmel Center will continue to educate, inspire and delight audiences for generations to come.

Honickman Family Society

Jill and Sheldon BonovitzMr. and Mrs. Roland K. Bullard, IID. Walter Cohen*Mrs. Peggy CookeTad and Candace DeckerAnne C. EwersLynne and Harold Honickman

Linda R. JacobsStephanie and Michael NaidoffRaymond G. Perelman Sergio* and Penelope Prosperpi Louise and Alan ReedHon. Edward G. Rendell and

Hon. Marjorie O. Rendell

Harry RosenthalLyn M. RossAnne Faulkner SchoemakerMolly Shepard and Peter DeanPaula and Mark SolomonAnn R. and Harold A. SorgentiGussie Spector*

*Deceased

For more information about the Honickman Family Society please contact Liz Saccardi, Senior Director, Strategy & Development at [email protected] or 215-790-7178.

Multiply the impact of your personal contribution to the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts by submitting an Employee Matching Gift Form. Matching gifts – when combined with your donation – double or triple the resources that make possible Broadway at the Academy, Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA), and other programs that you enjoy. Your employer may match the tax-deductible portion of your gift to the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. If your company is not listed here, please check with your Human Resources department to see if your gift can be matched.

Companies that Match Employee Gifts to the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

1500 Walnut EnterprisesACE GroupAmerican AirlinesBallard SpahrBank of AmericaBNY MellonCanada Dry Bottling CompanyCharon PlanningCIGNACitigroupCitizens BankCoca-ColaCozen O’ConnorDeluxe CorporationDeutsche BankDowDuane MorrisEndo Health SolutionsErnst & YoungFederated (Macy’s)First Genesis Financial Group

FMC CorporationGlaxoSmithKlineGoldman Sachs & Co.Haverstick-Borthwick CompanyHealth Partners of PhiladelphiaHiltonHoliday InnIndependence Blue CrossJacobs MusicJanney Montgomery Scott LLCJohnson & JohnsonJP Morgan ChaseKPMGLiberty Property TrustLincoln FinancialM&T BankMerckMorgan Stanley Smith BarneyNutriSystemPECOPenn Mutual Life Insurance

Company

PepsiThe Pew Charitable TrustsPfizerPhiladelphia FoundationPhiladelphia Insurance CompaniesPNCQuaker ChemicalQVC, Inc.RadissonReed Smith LLPSoneparStradley Ronon Stevens & Young,

LLPTD BankUGI CorporationUniversal Health ServicesVanguardVerizonWawaWells Fargo & Co.William Penn Foundation

Matching Gifts

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StaffOFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

& CEOJoan Roebuck-Carter,

Senior Director, Development and Institutional Support

Liz Saccardi, Senior Director of Strategy and Development

Jennifer Beatty, Senior Manager of Individual Giving

Isabel Brouhard, Manager of Donor Relations

Anne Henry, Manager of Membership

Hannah Lermitte, Manager of Special Events

Colleen Coffey, Executive Assistant to the President & CEO

Kelsea Reel, Development Coordinator

Sara Smillie, Activation Specialist, Institutional Support

Yvonne Toot, Development Coordinator

Wesley Hershner, Coordinator of Research and Development Systems

OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

Tammy Burton, Executive Assistant to Executive Vice President and to Senior Vice President and CFO

Meaghan Gonser, Administrative Assistant to the Vice President of Sales and Marketing and the President of The Marian Anderson Awards

EDUCATIONSusan Quinn, Director of EducationCarol Frazier, Sr. Education

Program ManagerAnthony Tidd, Jazz Artistic AdvisorBrent White, Jazz Education

Programs CoordinatorKenya Gayles, Education

Program CoordinatorEliza Minster, Education

Program Coordinator

PROGRAMMING Jay Wahl, Producing

Artistic DirectorFrances Egler, Director of

Programming and PresentationsLaura McClaatchy,

Programming Event ManagerGregory Seamon,

Programming ManagerAmy Harting,

Programming SpecialistStacey Ferraro,

Programming CoordinatorChrista Bean, Producing Associate

SALES & MARKETING Crystal Brewe, Vice President of

Sales and MarketingJoe Ciresi, Director of

Advertising SalesAmy O’Connell, Director of

Institutional MarketingElizabeth Hess, Director of Program

MarketingLeslie Patterson-Tyler, Director

of Media Realtions and Communications

Eric Hsu, Associate Director of E-Marketing

Ashley Ryan, Senior Marketing Manager, Broadway

Nathan Godshall, Institutional Marketing Manager

Manisha Modi, Audience Development and Group Sales Manager

Ben Brotman, Graphic Designer (Digital)

Nicole Surman, Graphic DesignerBrett Cohen, Marketing AssociateKatey O’Connor, Programmatic

Marketing AssoicateLauren Woodard, Marketing

Content AssociateWinona Wyatt, Digital

Marketing AssoicateTaylor Pijanowki,

Marketing Associate

FINANCE Jacob A. Jessup, ControllerShannon Feck, Director of

Accounting and Financial Analysis

Renee Doman, Operations Finance Manager

Hazel Mack, Payroll ManagerBridget Morgan, Accounting

Manager / Ticket PhiladelphiaRobin Lee, Staff Accountant / Ticket

PhiladelphiaDina Respes, Staff AccountantMaria Waters, Staff AccountantKaren Turner, Accounts

Payable Clerk

HUMAN RESOURCESLiz Bligan, Human

Resources ManagerMelissa Fehlinger, Human

Resources CoordinatorAlexandra Brandt, Office

Services CoordinatorSarah Dugan, Human Resources

Assistant/Receptionist

FACILITY SALESCasey Rodger, Director of

Facility Sales & I PAudrey Gildea, Senior

Sales ManagerLeigh Sweda, Event Manager

FACILITIES AND OPERATIONSMatt Suydam, Facilities DirectorKathie Cronk, Operations Manager,

Special ProjectsShannon Walsh, Master SchedulerScott Derkacz, Site ManagerJoseph Chiavaroli, PainterDennis McGeady, Chief EngineerJohn Kane IV, Lead EngineerAndy Galante, EngineerBob Rielly, Engineer Dan Ogborn, EngineerEd Torres, EngineerSteve Dang, EngineerHassan Cintron, EngineerTrondell Hill,

Housekeeping Manager

PRODUCTIONJoseph Dillon, Director

of Production Andre Barette, Production Manager,

Ancillary Spaces, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Eileen Harris, Production Manager, Artistic Initiatives

W. King Rogers, Production Manager, Academy of Music

Adam Steinbauer, Production Manager, Perelman Theater

David Conner, Head Soundman, Verizon Hall

Matt McIntyre, Head Carpenter, Verizon Hall

Mike Sweeney, Head Electrician, Verizon Hall

Michael Cobb-Durkin, Head Electrician, Perelman Theater

Walter Bass, Head Soundman, Perelman Theater

Ed Klumpp, Head Utility, Ancillary Spaces, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

William Ringland, Head Carpenter, Academy of Music

Greg Canzanese Jr., Assistant Head Carpenter- Flyman, Academy of Music

John Damiani, Assistant Head Carpenter, Academy of Music

Timothy Johnson, Head Electrician, Academy of Music

Scott Smith, Assistant Electrician-Audio, Academy of Music

David Williams, Head Propertyman, Academy of Music

Kevin McEntee, Assistant Head Propertyman, Academy of Music

Bev Nolan, Head Wardrobe, Academy of Music

Pete Mohan, Head Carpenter, Merriam Theater

Stephen Hungerford, Assistant Head Carpenter, Merriam Theater

David Cushing, Assistant Head Carpenter-Flyman, Academy of Music

Jay Madara, Head Electrcian, Merriam Theater

Dan Imburgia, Head Soundman, Merriam Theater

Michael Atkinson, Head Propertyman, Merriam Theater

Kevin Hamilton, Dock Master

HOUSE MANAGEMENTJohn Charles, Director of

House ManagementAmy Dalin, Operations Manager,

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Maureen Lynch, Operations Manager, Academy of Music

Laura Marsh, Operations Manager, Merriam Theater

Caitlin Crowley, House Manager, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Lindsay Rosetti, House Manager, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Frank Flood, House Manager, Academy of Music

Tom Kerrigan, Head Usher, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Cornell Wood, Head Usher, Academy of Music

Lonnie Hyman, Head Usher, Merriam Theater

Alison Gibbons, Performance Associate

Chaya Goldman, Performance Associate

Gary Hubbard, Performance Associate

Erin Lunsford, Performance Associate

Derrick Johnson, Porter SupervisorCleveland Ferron, PorterDonte Hamilton, PorterJoshua Suydam, Porter

SECURITYHeather Goforth, Director of

Safety and SecurityMatt Lally, Security ManagerEuronn McCloud - Armstrong,

Security ManagerAnthony Williams,

Security ManagerHenri Byrd, Security ManagerKyree Bellamy, Security OfficerRoland Carbonetta Jr.,

Security OfficerPatrick Carpenter, Security OfficerGeorge Clark, Security OfficerDerrick Copeland, Security OfficerThomas Craig, Security OfficerStevie Curry, Security OfficerMonique Gross, Security OfficerSandy Gustave, Security OfficerJohn Haviland, Security OfficerWilliam Hudson, Security OfficerGary Hughes, Security OfficerDarius Jenkins, Security OfficerKevin Johnson, Security OfficerSara Mahan, Security OfficerGregory Meek, Security OfficerRandall Monte, Security OfficerThomas Pierce, Security OfficerNolan Piotti, Security OfficerTimothy Ryan, Security OfficerWalter Samuels, Security OfficerDavid Sisco, Security OfficerMark Thomas, Security OfficerRobert Thomas, Security OfficerVanessa Tobon-Mendez,

Security OfficerWilliam Tresnan, Security OfficerLashawn Washington,

Security OfficerJohn Wilsman, Security OfficerEric Yates, Security OfficerJoseph Young, Security Officer

TICKET PHILADELPHIA Linda Forlini, Vice President of

Ticket PhiladelphiaBrandon Yaconis, Director of

Client RelationsJoel Guerrero, Training ManagerCatherine Pappas,

Project ManagerJayson Bucy, Program and

Web ManagerAlexander Heicher, Program and

Web CoordinatorSteven Wallace, Quality

Assurance AnalystMeg Hackney, Patron

Services ManagerDanielle Rose, Patron Services

Supervisor and Access Services Specialist

Alex Boyle, Patron Services Representative

Brand-I Curtis-McCloud, Patron Services Representative

Rui Dong-Scott, Patron Services Representative

Matthew Enters, Patron Services Representative

Karen Fleet, Patron Services Representative

Emily Lantz, Patron Services Representative

Justin Pullins, Patron Services Representative

Janelle Saaybe, Patron Services Representative

Rachelle Seney, Patron Services Representative

Nicole Sikora, Patron Services Representative

Robert Lawlor, Patron Services Associate

Daniel Myers, Patron Services Associate

BOX OFFICEDan Ahearn, Jr.,

Box Office ManagerMichelle Messa, Assistant

Box Office ManagerTad Dynakowski, Assistant

Treasurer Box OfficeJames Shelly, Assistant

Treasurer Box OfficeThomas Sharkey, Assistant Treasurer

Box OfficeMichael Walsh, Assistant

Treasurer Box Office

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYEzra Wiesner, Managing Director

of IT ServicesArthur Curtis, Senior Director, Data

Services and Web DevelopmentJohn Callinan, Director of

Technology InfrastructureAndrew Mulroney, Senior

Web DeveloperMike Zankowski, Business

Intelligence ManagerJames Boyer, Web DeveloperCarissa Britain, Web DeveloperTristian Gay,

Cloud/Systems EngineerEric Laska, Manager of

Corporate Audiovisual and Instructional Technology

John Remaley, Jr., Sr. Help Desk Technician

Brian Dean, Help Desk TechnicianJoe Dethamphavane,

Help Desk TechnicianParijata Dasmuth,

Web Project ManagerCallum Gouvela Da Silva,

Business Intelligence DeveloperMichael Foster,

Administrative Assistant

EXECUTIVE STAFFAnne C. Ewers, President and CEOJ. Edward Cambron,

Executive Vice PresidentStan Applegate, Senior Vice

President of Finance and CFORoss Richards, Senior Vice President

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A COMMITMENT TO SAFETYThe safety and comfort of visitors, artists, volunteers, and staff at the Kimmel Center, Academy of Music, and Merriam Theater are of paramount importance. In the event of an emergency, audience members will be advised of appropriate procedures by ushers and security staff. At this time, please take note of the exit nearest you. A red, illuminated EXIT sign should be visible, with an arrow indicating the direction of the exit door. Should an emergency arise, you will be directed to leave the auditorium and further instructions will be provided as to the safest and quickest way to exit the building. Patrons who need special assistance should contact an usher.

ACCESSIBILITYThe Kimmel Center is wheelchair-accessible from its east and north entrances. The Academy of Music is wheelchair-accessible from the east lobby entrance on Broad Street. The Merriam Theater is wheelchair-accessible from the main entrance on Broad Street. Elevators serve all levels of the Kimmel Center, with accessible seating and ADA-compliant restrooms available on all levels. Accessible seating is available on the Orchestra level of the Merriam Theater, with accessible restrooms on the Mezzanine level. At the Academy of Music, accessible seating is available on the Parquet and Balcony levels, with accessible restrooms located on the Canteen level. Assistive listening devices are available for loan. Large-print programs are available upon request of an usher at all Kimmel Center Presents performances. Audio Description and American Sign Language interpretation are available for select Broadway Philadelphia performances. A limited number of ADA-compliant parking spaces are available in the Kimmel Center garage.

COAT CHECKA complimentary coat check is located on the lower Mezzanine level of the Kimmel Center and on the ground floor of the Academy of Music. Coat check is not available at the Merriam Theater.

RESTROOMSRestrooms are located on both sides of the lower Mezzanine and on Tiers 1, 2 and 3 of the Kimmel Center; on all levels of the Academy of Music; and on the lower level, the Balcony level, and Family Circle at the Merriam Theater.

WATER FOUNTAINSWater fountains are located on all levels of the Kimmel Center and the Academy of Music and in the restrooms of the Merriam Theater.

PAYPHONESPayphones are located on the lower Mezzanine level of the Kimmel Center.

SMOKINGSmoking is prohibited on the Kimmel Center campus.

TOURSThe Kimmel Center offers two free tours. One-hour Building and Theater tours are offered Tuesday through Sunday at 1pm. Ninety-minute Art and Architecture walking tours are offered Saturday at 10:30am (no theater interiors on this tour). Register at the Information

Desk, 15 minutes before tour time, on the day of your tour. Parties of 10 or more are asked to make advance reservations. Free tours of the Academy of Music are available on selected dates, by reservation only. For tour information and group tour reservations, call the Kimmel Center tour desk at 215- 790-5886 or visit kimmelcenter.org/plan-your-visit/free tours/.

CHILD POLICYWith the exception of performances specifically noted as Family Friendly, Kimmel Center Presents and Broadway Philadelphia performances are not recommended for children under 6 years old. This recommendation exists to ensure all of our patrons the best possible experience. All audience members, including babes in arms, require a ticket.

FOOD AND BEVERAGEConcessions by Chef Jose Garces and Garces Group are available to guests in the Kimmel Center at the PECO Bar and the PECO Annex Bar and to Academy of Music and Merriam Theater patrons at satellite bars located in the lobbies and upper levels. For your convenience, Kimmel Center patrons may pre-order their intermission beverages at the PECO bar up to 90 minutes before performances in Verizon Hall and one hour before Perelman Theater performances. Both bars open 90 minutes before Verizon Hall performances and PECO Café opens one hour before Perelman Theater performances.

TICKETSTickets for performances at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Academy of Music, and Merriam Theater can be purchased online at kimmelcenter.org, at the Box Office (open daily 10am to 6pm, later on performance evenings), or by calling 215.893.1999.

OFFICIAL TICKET OUTLETTicket Philadelphia, a division of the Kimmel Center, is the only authorized outlet for individual tickets for shows at the Kimmel Center, Academy of Music, and Merriam Theater. We urge patrons to purchase tickets only through kimmelcenter.org, ticketphiladelphia.org, or the official websites of our Resident Companies. Tickets purchased from other sources are purchased at your own risk. Many unauthorized ticket sellers use website names that are similar to our website or even include the names of our various venues. These websites are not authorized to sell tickets to events in our venues. By purchasing only through our official outlets, you are assured that the ticket you receive is valid and is being sold to you at face value.

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