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Dear friends,

Welcome to the Kimmel Center Cultural Campus’ Merriam Theater. You are about to experience the critically-acclaimed 25th anniversary of the Irish dance phenomenon that swept the globe—Riverdance, part of our Family Discovery Series which inspires and educates our littlest arts lovers with age-appropriate programming.

We have a vision to transform lives daily through the arts, and this spring, our programming highlights culturally-diverse artists and rich traditions that bring the world to Philadelphia, including: Grey Rock, an exciting new theatrical work from Palestine (February 6–9); Ballet Folcòrico Nacional de México de SILVIA LOZANO, focusing on the preservation of Mexican culture (March 12); Egyptologist Kara Cooney with National Geographic Live’s When Women Ruled the World (March 18); and Indian musicians Zakir Hussain, Kala Ramnath, and Dr. Jayanthi Kumaresh (April 14).

We also join one of our esteemed Resident Companies, PHILADANCO, and Founder & Artistic Director Joan Myers Brown, to celebrate their 50th Anniversary season. Brown is a Philadelphia institution, and PHILADANCO has represented our city around the world, broadening our perspective of dance and its evolution. Her mark on the dance community is immeasurable. Mark your calendars for April’s PHILADANCO engagement, Fast Forward (April 17–19), as the company looks ahead to their future.

Education is imperative to our effort cultivating the next generation of arts lovers and artists. We are a non-profit and the region’s most impactful performing arts center, and able to provide a vast range of FREE programs both on and off our Cultural Campus through generous support of our community partners, continuing our Education Strategic Plan for Growth. With a goal to educate, engage, and inspire 100,000 students per year, this program covers a variety of genres, from jazz, musical theater, and technology, to exciting extras like student matinees and networking.

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PRESIDENT’S LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

Wynne AmickDavid CohenStephen CozenLisa CrutchfieldPeter DeanThomas A. DeckerJohn A. FrancisWilliam HankowskyLisa KabnickMarjorie RendellLyn RossTimothy ScheveMolly ShepardBrian TierneyJames Zug

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

Abhann ProductionsPresents

Starring

Principal Dancers:WILL BRYANT, MAGGIE DARLINGTON, ANNA MAI FITZPATRICK,

PATRICK O'MAHONY, JASON O'NEILL, GIANNA PETRACIC

THE RIVERDANCE IRISH DANCE TROUPE, MUSICIANS AND SINGERS AND

FEATURED INTERNATIONAL SOLOISTS.

Costume DesignerJOAN BERGIN

Lead DesignerPETER CANNING

Lighting DesignerANDREW VOLLER

Poetry Written byTHEO DORGAN

Press RepresentativePOLK & CO

Sound DesignerMICHAEL O’GORMAN

Set DesignerALAN FARQUHARSON

Motion GraphicsCOSMO AV

Orchestrations byNICK INGMAN

and BILL WHELAN

Executive Producer JULIAN ERSKINE

COMPOSER BILL WHELAN

PRODUCCER MOYA DOHERTY

DIRECTOR JOHN McCOLGAN

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CAST The Riverdance Irish Dance Troupe

PRINCIPALSWill Bryant, Maggie Darlington, Anna Mai Fitzpatrick,

Patrick O’Mahony, Jason O’Neill, Gianna Petracic

TROUPEBrandon Asazawa, Darren Casey, Courtney D’Angelo, Fiona Dargan, Kevinah Dargan, Fergus Fitzpatrick, Michael Gardiner, Zachary Klingenberg, Erin Lynch, Greg Molony, Olivia Nachtigal, Londyn Nachtigal, Kelsey Micko, Sarah Oldam, Louise O’Sullivan,

Brian Shinners, Lauren Smyth, Jack Quinn.

THE RIVERDANCE BANDMark Alfred Drums / Percussion / Bodhrán/ Musical Director

Haley Richardson FiddleEmma Frampton Saxophone

Tara Howley Uilleann Pipes / Low Whistle / Tin Whistle / Concertina

THE RIVERDANCE SINGERS AND DRUMMERSMembers of the Company

THE RIVERDANCE FLAMENCO SOLOISTRocio Montoya

THE RIVERDANCE RUSSIAN FOLK DANCE TROUPEAlisa Bashirova, Ekaterina Brovkina, Rifat Gabdulkhakov,

Aleksandr Safonov, Ana Turcan, Eugeniu Turcan

THE RIVERDANCE TAPPERSLamont Brown Tyler Knowlin

POETRY NARRATED BYJohn Kavanagh

ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL IRISH DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL FLATLEYORIGINAL CHOREOGRAPHY BY MAVIS ASCOTT, JEAN BUTLER, JOHN CAREY,

BRENDAN DE GALLAI, COLIN DUNNE, CAROL LEAVY JOYCE, EILEEN MARTIN, PAULA NIC CIONNATH, MARIA PAGES, TARIK WINSTON

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RIVERDANCETHE 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW

ACT ONE

Reel Around The Sun ......................................................The Riverdance Male Irish Dance Principal & Troupe Original Choreography: Michael Flatley

The Heart’s Cry ...............................................................................................................The Riverdance Singers

The Countess Cathleen ...............................................................The Riverdance Female Irish Dance Principal, Troupe and Russian Folk Dance Troupe

Original Choreography: Jean Butler, Moscow Folk Ballet Company

Caoineadh Chú Chulainn (Lament) ...........................................................................The Riverdance Irish Piper

Thunderstorm ..................................................................The Riverdance Male Irish Dance Principal & Troupe Original Choreography: Michael Flatley

Firedance .......................................................... Flamenco Soloist and the Riverdance Male Irish Dance Troupe Original Choreography: Maria Pagés, Colin Dunne

Shivna .................................................................. The Russian Folk Dance Troupe and the Riverdance Singers

Original Choreography: Moscow Folk Ballet Company restaged by Svetlana Malinina

Slip Into Spring–The Harvest .................................................................................... The Riverdance Musicians

Riverdance ............................................................................................. The Riverdance Irish Dance Principals, Troupe, Singers & Drummers

Original Choreography: Mavis Ascott, Michael Flatley (Irish Dance Step Choreography), Jean Butler (Female Solo Choreography)

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ACT TWO

American Wake ...............................................................................................................The Irish Dance Troupe Original Choreography: Michael Flatley, Paula Nic Cionnath (Set Dance Consultant)

Lift The Wings ................................................................................................................The Riverdance Singers

Trading Taps ................................................................................ The Riverdance Male Irish Dance Principal & Male Troupe and the American Tappers

Original Choreography: Colin Dunne, Tarik Winston

Macedonian Morning / The Russian Dervish ........................................................ The Riverdance Musicians & the Russian Folk Dance Troupe

Original Choreography Russian Dervish: Moscow Folk Ballet Company restaged by Svetlana Malinina

Ritmos Del Corazon / Andalucía ......................................................................................The Flamenco Soloist, the Riverdance Male Irish Dance Principal,

the Riverdance Drummer Original Choreography: Colin Dunne, Maria Pagés

Anna Livia .................................................................. The Riverdance Female Irish Dance Principal & TroupeOriginal choreography: John Carey. Additional text adapted from James Joyce’s Finnegans Wake by Bill Whelan

Slow Air & Tunes....................................................................................................... The Riverdance Musicians

Home And The Heartland / Heartland .................................................... The Riverdance Irish Dance Principals and Troupe and the Riverdance Singers

Original Choreography: Michael Flatley, Colin Dunne, Jean Butler

Finale .............................................................................................................................................. The Company

Story by Bill Whelan, Moya Doherty and John McColgan. Music and Lyrics by Bill Whelan.

Original Principal Irish Dance Choreography: Michael Flatley

At certain performances, alternative principal performers will dance the principal roles.

Cast and content may be subject to change without prior notice.

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RIVERDANCE CAST & BANDTHE RIVERDANCE IRISH DANCE TROUPE The Riverdance Irish Dance Troupe are world-class Irish dancers. They hail mostly from Ireland, but also from Britain, the United States, Canada and Australia. Between them the dancers can boast of hundreds of championships won in Ireland and abroad. Most started dancing at three or four years of age at local dance schools and progressed to world championship level before being chosen to perform in Riverdance. The dancers would have known and competed against each other at various competitions, including the World Championships. Riverdance has given them the opportunity to perform together for the first time in a non-competitive way. The grace and eloquence of their soft-shoe dance and the power and precision of their hard-shoe routines clearly display the endless hours of practice and their dedication to the art of Irish Dance.

THE RIVERDANCE PRINCIPAL DANCERS

FEMALE LEAD DANCERS

MAGGIE DARLINGTON Maggie began dancing with the Claddagh School of Irish Dance in California. She won four North American Championships, two All-Ireland Championships and in 2007 won the World Irish Dancing Championships. In 2010 Maggie performed the lead role in Busch Gardens’ production Celtic Fyre and originated the lead female role in Battle of the Dance. She joined the cast of Riverdance in 2011 and became a member of the female principal team, touring internationally. Maggie was also featured dancer with Heartbeat of Home.

ANNA MAI FITZPATRICK Anna Mai began her dance journey at the age of four. She danced competitively for 16 years alongside her brother Fergus, realising quickly that it was her passion. As a competitor, she has won many major championships such as the All-Ireland Championships, Great Britain Championships and the British Nationals. She joined Riverdance and went on to tour China with the fantastic cast of which included her brother Fergus and spent the last two summers performing with Riverdance in the historic Gaiety Theatre, Dublin. Aside from her dancing, Anna Mai has also received a qualification in personal training from the University of Limerick.

GIANNA PETRACIC Born in Australia, Gianna attended the Halloran School of Dance, training in Irish dance, ballet, contemporary dance and musical theatre. There she obtained several championship titles in Irish dancing. She also studied ballet part time at the Australian Ballet School and part time acting at NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Arts). Gianna was a

part of the cast of Prodijig’s show Footstorm. She is also an original cast member of Heartbeat of Home, touring and performing in London’s West End as a featured dancer. Gianna joined the cast of Riverdance in 2014 and has since toured the world as part of the female principal team.

MALE LEAD DANCERS

WILL BRYANT Born in Sydney, Australia, Will trained with the Halloran Dance School in Irish, ballet, contemporary and tap from the age of four. Will performed lead roles in musical productions and made regular appearances on TV. At University he studied for a Bachelor of Music and is an accomplished guitarist. An ambitious athlete, Will is studying personal training on and off tour. Following an impressive competitive Irish dance career, placing top-three internationally and winning state and national titles, he then went on to perform with Celtic Illusion and Heartbeat of Home. In 2014 he joined Riverdance and has toured in over ten different countries. He is thrilled to be part of the lead team.

PATRICK O’MAHONY Patrick is a native of Rusheen, Ballylongford, Co Kerry. He began his dance training at age two with Rinceoiri Na Riochta. He has many titles and he became All-Ireland champion in 1995. Moving to the U.S. state of Virginia in 2004, he spent eight years dancing with Irish Thunder in Busch Gardens, Williamsburg. Back in Europe, he toured extensively with Gaelforce and performed in the Breandan De Gallai productions Noctu and the Rite of Spring. Patrick joined Riverdance in 2012 and went on to become Lead Dancer and has toured extensively with the show. In 2015 he was also principal dancer in Heartbeat of Home.

JASON O’NEILL Jason started dancing at the age of five alongside his six sisters. Under the tuition of the Armstrong school in Belfast he developed a deep-rooted passion for rhythm. Jason has been a lead dancer Riverdance, Heartbeat of Home and with Prodijig’s Footstorm and is truly honoured to attain the lead role in three shows. As an avid traveller he has now performed in over 200 cities worldwide.

THE RIVERDANCE BAND

MARK ALFRED (Drums / Percussion / Bodhrán / Musical Director) Mark Alfred, a native of Monaghan, began playing drums at the age of four. He studied at the Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin and then the Performing Arts College. He is now one of Europe’s most sought after, and highly regarded drummers and is constantly in demand from a host of leading stellar

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international music acts. His very individualistic and energetic style has seen him play with many international acts including Lionel Richie, Simply Red, Katie Melua, Josh Groban, The Corrs, The Divine Comedy, Lemar, Gary Moore, Mary Coughlan, Ronan Keating, Westlife, Girls Aloud, Donnie Osmond, and the late Christy Hennessy. Mark Alfred uses and proudly endorses: Pearl Drums, Zildjian Cymbals, Evans Drumheads, Vater Drumsticks, Protection Racket Cases.

HALEY RICHARDSON (Fiddle) Haley Richardson is a virtuosic musician, whose talent has astounded audiences around the world. She has garnered a number of prestigious awards including both Junior and Senior Fiddler of Dooney titles and multiple All Ireland championships. She recorded her debut CD, Heart on a String at only twelve years old and in March 2015, produced and released a charity CD entitled Music for Mercy—a compilation featuring donated tracks from talented young musicians on both sides of the Atlantic. When the Wind Blows High and Clear, to be released in May 2020 is Haley’s most recent CD recorded with Canadian multi-instrumentalist Quinn Bachand. Find out more about Haley at www.HaleyRichardsonMusic.com or Haley Richardson Music on Facebook.

TARA HOWLEY (Uilleann Pipes / Low Whistle / Tin Whistle / Concertina) Tara Howley is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist, singer and dancer from Kilfenora, Co. Clare. She is a two-time senior all Ireland champion on the uilleann pipes. Starting both classical and traditional music at the age of four, Tara has numerous all Ireland titles in solo competitions and with bands and groups in various instruments such as concertina, fiddle, drums, mouthorgan, piano, whistle and uilleann pipes. In 2014 Tara toured Britain and Ireland with the group Macalla na hEireann and The Echoes of Erin. She produced and launched her debut solo album in April 2015 and is currently studying Irish music and dance in the Irish World Academy at the University of Limerick.

EMMA FRAMPTON (Saxophone) Since graduating from Leeds College of Music with a BA (Hons) in Jazz, Emma has relocated to London and over many years has established herself as a much in-demand session musician. Emma has toured throughout the World for Hedkandi, & Fierce Angel, as well as performing with Olly Murs, John Newman, Busted, Mr Hudson, The Ting Tings, and Patrick Wolf to name a few. Follow Emma on: Instagram & Twitter: @eframpers www.emmafrmpton.com

THE RIVERDANCE RUSSIAN FOLK DANCE TROUPE The Riverdance Russian Folk Dance Troupe combines elegance and grace with verve, dynamism and joyous physicality. The company’s dancers come from a diverse mix of cultural backgrounds. What they have in common is a dedication to dance and many years of training and performance in pursuit of perfection in their chosen art. Working as individual performers, they have come together for Riverdance, where they will share their individual talents and fuse the many elements that have gone into the development of their own unique style of dance.

THE RIVERDANCE FLAMENCO SOLOISTROCIO MONTOYA Rocio started dancing at age four in Granada, Spain. At twenty-one, she graduated from El Conservatorio Profesional de Danza, Granada and began working professionally with various flamenco companies and artists including Compañia Andaluza de Danza, Flamencos en Route, Mario Maya and Rafaela Carrasco. Rocio has also created her own works. In 2006, she premiered Acordes Pintados con Palabras and currently has an ongoing show Alhambra Baila. Rocio has performed all over the world as a featured flamenco soloist in Riverdance and has recently added Heartbeat of Home to her credits as a flamenco artist and choreographer.

THE RIVERDANCE TAPPERS

LAMONT BROWN Lamont is excited to be back for the 25th anniversary. He performed as Andy Lee in the national tour of 42nd Street, featuring the iconic choreography by Randy Skinner. He worked on Norwegian Cruise Line performing Warren Carlyle’s choreography as a Tap Brother in After Midnight. He has most recently been seen in the World premiere of Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz at Papermill Playhouse and the Broadway National Tour of White Christmas. His regional work includes Hairspray, Singin’ in the Rain and Jared Grimes’ new production of 42nd Street at the Ordway Center for Performing Arts in Minnesota and Drury Lane Theatre in Chicago. He has been fortunate enough to work alongside some of New York’s most sought-after theatre choreographers, including Denis Jones, Al Blackstone, Lorin Latarro, Jeff Whiting, Jason Sparks, Richard J. Hinds, Dewitt Fleming, Shannon Lewis, Mary Anne Lamb and Lisa Gajda. Lamont is a New York-based performer and choreographer. Graduate of the Dance Theatre Conservatory at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City. Proud member of the Actors Equity Association Insta/Twitter: @LamontBrownNyc LamontBrownNyc.com

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TYLER KNOWLIN is a professional tap dancer from Connecticut. He attended The Hartford Academy for the Arts, where he was introduced to rhythm tap and given the opportunity to train with masters such as Jimmy Slyde and Gregory Hines. At 14, Tyler performed at New York City’s first annual tap festival, Tap City. Tyler’s east coast performances include Jacob’s Pillow, The Bushnell, Charter Oak Cultural Center, Playhouse on Park, The Duke Theater, and Lincoln Center. In 2007, Tyler moved to San Francisco. He taught for City Dance Studios and ODC Dance. In 2013, Tyler taught and performed in Brazil. Tyler was most recently a featured performer in Hillary Marie’s original show Soul Walk. Tyler would like to thank everyone who has supported him on this amazing journey.

BILL WHELAN (Composer) Bill Whelan has composed music expensively for theatre, film and orchestra. His 1997 Grammy Award-winning music Riverdance continues to be performed around the world as the show embarks on its 25th anniversary tour. To coincide with the 25th anniversary tour, Bill completed a new studio recording of the music from Riverdance, released by Decca/Universal Records. The new recording features many of the young musicians who play the music live with the show, some of whom weren’t even born when Riverdance was first composed. His orchestral works include: The Seville Suite , Spirit Of Mayo, The Connemara Suite and Linen & Lace . His musical settings of the literary works of Irish writers have been performed widely and include the poetry of WB Yeats, Paul Muldoon, Derek Mahon, Tom McIntyre, Frank McGuinness and Paul Durcan. His music for film includes scores for “Dancing At Lughansa” starring Meryl Streep, “Some Mother’s Son” featuring Helen Mirren and “Lamb” with Liam Neeson. As a producer in the studio he has worked with U2, Van Morrison, Kate Bush, Richard Harris, The Dubliners, Planxty, Andy Irvine, Davy Spillane and Bulgarian/Irish band, East Wind. Other theatre work includes The Train musical which was inspired by the contraceptive train and the Irish Woman’s Liberation Movement of the 1970’s. With music by Bill Whelan and lyrics by Arthur Riordan, it was performed as part of the Dublin Theatre Festival in 2015 and at Ireland’s National Abbey Theatre in Dublin and The MAC in Belfast in 2017. Bill serves on the boards of the Limetree Theatre in Limerick. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Music and holds two honorary doctorates. He is an Honorary Freeman of the City of Limerick, where he was born.

MOYA DOHERTY (Producer) Moya Doherty’s career encompasses the creative industries, theatre, radio and television production and presentation, both in Ireland and internationally. She fronted a number of Arts, Features and documentary programmes for RTÉ. As Executive Producer, Moya produced a number of charity Telethons, the Eurovision Song Contest and the televising of the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics held in Ireland in 2003. Moya developed the original concept for Riverdance and was the Commissioning Producer for the Eurovision Song Contest of 1994. Moya has sat on a number of arts-related Boards including seven years as Chair of the Dublin International Theatre Festival, The Abbey Theatre, The Ark Children’s Theatre in Dublin, Business to Arts and Walnut Hill Arts School in Massachusetts. Moya has received numerous awards and accolades over the years, including the Veuve Clicquot Business Woman of the Year, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award and Honorary Doctorates from the University of Ulster, University College Dublin & from the National University of Ireland in recognition of her ongoing commitment to the world of the arts in Ireland. Since 2014 she has been Chair of the RTE Public Service Media Board.

JOHN McCOLGAN (Director) John’s career as a multi award-winning producer and director began at RTÉ Television where he was Head of Entertainment. He was awarded a Jacob’s Television Award in 1980. He was also Head of Weekend Entertainment at TVAM – ITV’s breakfast television service. He played a key role in the evolution of Riverdance from the original seven-minute dance number and went on to direct the full stage show spectacular. John was on the Board of the Abbey Theatre for five years, served as Chairman of the Abbey Centenary Committee and directed a critically acclaimed production of Dion Boucicault’s melodrama The Shaughraun. In 2011 he produced a major theatrical event marking the historic State visit of Queen Elizabeth II to Ireland. John has received many awards during his career, including an Honorary Doctorate of Law from the National University of Ireland. He is also an accomplished photographer and is Ambassador for Trócaire, one of Ireland’s largest development agencies. The documentary This Is Palestine follows John on his journey through Gaza and the West Bank. His recent book of photographs Looking at the Same Moon, in aid of Trocaire documents the lives of people in Palestine and Guatemala.

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STAFF

PRODUCTION MANAGER Juniper Street Productions is Hillary Blanken, Chris Batstone, Joseph DeLuise, Guy Kwan, Ana Rose Greene, Victoria Bullard, Ross Leonard, Sadie Alisa and Hannah Wilson. Over the last 20 years, JSP has helped create over 130 Broadway and Off-Broadway productions, over 20 national tours, and numerous Las Vegas productions. Current and selected shows include: Come From Away, Dear Evan Hansen, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Moulin Rouge, Tina, Beautiful, The Band’s Visit, The Color Purple, Fun Home, King Kong, Memphis, The Producers, Spider-Man and Waitress.

STAFF LISTINGFOR ABHANN PRODUCTIONS LIMITED

DirectorsMoya Doherty,

John McColgan,David Orr

Executive AssistantNiamh O’Connor

RIVERDANCE DUBLIN PRODUCTION OFFICEAssociate Director and Brand Manager .......................................Padraic MoylesGeneral Manager ...................................... Sean O’BrienMarketing Manager ................ Mary Keatley O’DonnellProduction Coordinator ......................... Emer McMahonCostume Shop Supervisor ........................ Monica EnnisAccountant ............................................Dominick TigheProduction Office Assistant ........................ Alan Bradley

PREVIOUS DESIGN CREDITSSet Design .......................Mary Morrow, Robert BallaghLighting Design ...................................Andrew Leonard,

Rupert Murray, Benjamin Pearcy, John Comiskey

Costumes for Riverdance Eurovision 1994 ................. Margaret CrosseCostumes for Riverdance – The Show ...................Jen KellyProjection ....................................................Dick Straker,

Chris SlingsbyProjection Animation ........................... Benjamin Pearcy

POETRY AND MUSICRiverdance Poetry .......................................Theo DorganSpoken by................................................ John KavanaghMusic orchestrations by ..........................Nick Ingram and

Bill Whelan Riverdance soundtrack recorded by ...........Brian Whelan,

Brian Masterson and Andrew Boland

Riverdance soundtrack mixed by .......... Brian Masterson

NORTH AMERICAN TOUR STAFFNorth American Press Representative ........Polk and Co.Production Manager ............. Juniper Street Productions Company Manager ................................... Doug RodgersProduction Stage Manager .....................Marc Anderson Associate Company Manager ..................Oran OstinelliTechnical Stage Manager ...................... Aaron KennedyIrish Dance Captains .................................Jason O’Neill,

Louise O’SullivanRussian Dance Captain .................................Ana TurcanHead Carpenter ....................................... Jesse Van SwolProduction Electrician .......................... Craig CaccamiseHead Electrician ...........................................Adam GrantAssistant Electrician/Video ................. Landon RobinsonAssistant Electrician ................................. Aaron BobeckProduction Sound .....................................Kevin McGingHead Sound/Monitors ............................. Isaac SheppardAssistant Sound/FOH Mixer .................. Justin McIntyreWardrobe Supervisor ............................... Michael LavinWardrobe Assistant ................................ Chanda Barnes Physical Therapy ................................... NEURO TOUR,

Physical Therapy, Inc.Athletic Trainer ........... Cambria McCallam for Neuro TourMassage Therapist..........................................Tony ClarkMerchandising ..........................Global Marketing Group

www.gmg-live.com/ Max Merchandising, LLC

International Representation .......Second Symphony LtdNorth American Representation ........................WME Entertainment LLC

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CREDITS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSDance Flooring and Covering ......... American Harlequin

CorporationSoft Goods ...........................iWeiss Theatrical SolutionsLighting, Video, LED Screen ..................High Resolution

Lighting Ltd. / PRGSound Equipment ....................................CLAIR GlobalHandheld Radios ..........Proocol Telecommunications Inc.Trucking Provided by ............................... Clark Transfer Tour Buses by.........................All Access Coach Leasing

and Champion CoachLead Driver ................................................... John HeronMake-Up provided by ............................................MACDrums provided by ............................................ PEARLCymbals provided by .........................................ZildjianDrumheads provided by ........................................EvansDrumsticks provided by ......................................... VaterProtection provided by ............................... Racket CasesPhotography ...................... Deidre Buck, Barbara Corsico,

Julian Erskine, Hugo Glendenning, Jack Hartin, Tom Lawlor, Joan Marcus, John McColgan,

Rob McDougall, Sean Breithaupt & Yvette Monahan, Ewa Figaszewska & Fatima Caballero.

Flamenco Consultant ..............Yolanda Gonzalez Sobrado

THE PRODUCER WOULD LIKE TO GIVE SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO:

RTÉ Commercial Enterprises LimitedPaul McGuinness–Principle Management, Liam Miller,

Maurice Cassidy, Tommy HigginsThe Office of Public Works

The National Gallery of IrelandElements of the Ardagh Chalice and other artefacts

by kind permission of the director of The National Museum of Ireland

STAY IN TOUCH WITH RIVERDANCEwww.riverdance.com

facebook.com/riverdancetwitter.com/riverdance

youtube.com/riverdanceinstagram.com/riverdance

RIVERDANCE SUMMER SCHOOL www.riverdance.com/summerschool

The Musicians employed in this production are members of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada.

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

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

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Kimmel Center Cultural Campus

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 a leave lasting contribution to the future of the performing arts in Philadelphia.

$1,000,000+Anonymous (1)**Mrs. J. Mahlon Buck, Jr.Anne C. Ewers**

The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation

Patricia and David Holveck

Lynne and Harold HonickmanPenelope P. Wilson

$500,000+Dr. and Mrs. Robert R. Corrato The Sidney Kimmel Foundation The Presser Foundation

$250,000+Robert and Julie J. Bryan Mr. and Mrs. James M. Buck IIIRhonda and David CohenJoseph and Marie Field FoundationMr. and Mrs. Edward FitzgeraldHamilton Family Charitable TrustWilliam and Rosemary Hankowsky

Lisa D. Kabnick and John H. McFadden

The Brook J. Lenfest FoundationGerry Lenfest*Robin and Mark RubensteinRonald and Marcia RubinAnne Faulkner Schoemaker**

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

Foundation and Wynne AmickMr. Michael D. Zisman and

Ms. Linda J. Gamble

$50,000+

Donna L. AllieThe Avery FoundationRonald J. BiscardiLuther W. Brady, M.D.*Judith Broudy Richard and Lynne Carpenter Charitas FoundationRobert J. Delany, Sr.John and Gloria DrosdickEnon Tabernacle Baptist Church

and Reverend Dr. Alyn E. WallerAnn and Jay Francis

Patricia and John GattusoJuliet J. Goodfriend and

Marc R. MoreauRosemarie Greco and

Anne MorrisseyTony Hayden/Maguire Hayden

Real Estate InvestmentsMichael and Debra HillMr. and Mrs. Bradford R.

Hollingsworth Independence FoundationRobert E. Mortensen

Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Mullany, IIIElizabeth MurphyRon and Suzanne NaplesHon. Edward G. Rendell and

Hon. Marjorie O. Rendell**Dr. Harry Rosenthal**Matt and Judi TaylorPaul and Christine TufanoBill and Barbara Wilson/

Synterra, Ltd.

$100,000+Anonymous (2)The Bazemore Family FoundationPeter A. Benoliel and Willo CareySandy and Steve CozenJack DonnellyDorrance H. Hamilton

Charitable Lead TrustElliott-Lewis CorporationMichael and Amy George Frances and Bill Graham

David F. HoffmanJeanne Ruddy and Victor Keen L.F. Driscoll CompanyWilliam A. LoebDavid G. and Sandra G. MarshallJami Wintz McKeon Louise and Alan ReedLyn M. RossJeffrey and Dianne RotwittTimothy and Ann Scheve

Peter and Cary Webb SearsGregory L. Segall Molly D. Shepard and

Peter J. Dean**Laurie WagmanLeslie Miller and Richard Worley

FoundationThe Zuritsky Family

$5,000,000+The William Penn Foundation

$25,000+Anonymous (1)Lisa CrutchfieldTad and Candance Decker**Barbara D. HauptfuhrerDeborah and Kurt HilzingerSara Lomax-Reese

Ed and Deb LovelidgeJeffrey and Julia McFaddenLauren and Don MorelAgnes MulroneyMrs. Jane G. PepperGregory Redden

Mr. and Mrs. John T. RogersSalem Shuchman and

Barbara Klock Family FoundationDavid and Sherry Varrelman Tony G. Werner

For more information about the Comprehensive Campaign, please contact Anne Ewers, president and CEO at 215-670-2339 or aewers@kimmelcenter.org.

*Deceased **includes Planned Giving

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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+American Airlines*The Aramark Charitable FundChubbComcast NBCUniversalThe Lenfest FoundationMerck & Co. Inc.

Pennsylvania Council on the ArtsPennsylvania Department of

Community and Economic Development

SantanderTD Bank

The Waterman II Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation

The William Penn FoundationThe Wyncote Foundation

$75,000+Independence Blue Cross M&T Bank | Wilmington Trust

CompanyPECOPNC Bank

$50,000+AmeriHealth CaritasBank of AmericaBNY Mellon Wealth Management

The Doran Family FoundationNemours/Alfred I. DuPont

Hospital for Children

Ollin, LLCThe Presser Foundation

$25,000+Ballard Spahr*CignaThe Connelly Foundation

Glenmede Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPMorgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP*

The Snider FoundationWells Fargo

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

FoundationDolfinger-McMahon Foundation

Graham PartnersGray Charitable TrustJacobs Music Company,

the Rinaldi Family

Kieran Timberlake Associates LLP*Pepper Hamilton LLP*

$10,000+Anonymous (1)Comcast BusinessCozen O’ConnorEnon Tabernacle Baptist ChurchDuane Morris, LLP*Econsult Solutions, Inc.*Haverstick-Borthwick CompanyLiberty Coca-Cola BeveragesLincoln Financial Group Foundation

Origlio BeveragePFMPhiladelphia Cultural FundPhiladelphia Indemnity

Insurance CompanyPost Brothers QVC, IncorporatedSabre Systems Inc.SEI

Stradley Ronon Stevens and Young, LLP*

Sylvia W. And Randle M. Kauders Foundation

Universal Health Services, Inc.The William 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 aewers@kimmelcenter.org.

*In-Kind contributions

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Individual Support

$20,000+Teresa Bryce BazemoreBart and Jil BlatsteinMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey S. BrownWilliam and Frances GrahamPhilip Jaurigue

Brook J. LenfestJami Wintz McKeonStanley C. MiddlemanElizabeth MurphyGregory Segall

Tony G. WernerMr. Michael D. Zisman and

Ms. Linda J. Gamble

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

$10,000+

Anonymous (1)Peter A. Benoliel and Willo CareyJoanne BerwindRobert and Julie J. BryanMrs. J. Mahlon Buck, Jr.David and Jennifer CardyAnne Marie and Matt ChapmanNelly ChildressSandy and Steve Cozen

M. Gordon and Carolyn DanielsMrs. F. Eugene Dixon, Jr.John and Gloria DrosdickAnne EwersAnn and Jay FrancisLinda and David GlicksteinRosemarie B. Greco and

Anne MorrisseyDonna and Vincent Hartnett

Michael and Debra HillMr. and Mrs. Bradford HollingsworthSusan Martinelli SheaHonorable Marjorie O. RendellMrs. Adele K. SchaefferTimothy and Ann ScheveSalem Shuchman and Barbara

Klock Family Foundation

$5,000+Donna and Jon BosciaJ. Edward CambronMr. and Mrs. Richard D. CarpenterRev. Luis A. Cortés, Jr.Sarah Miller CoulsonTad and Candace DeckerMr. James and Dr. Lynn DeverKen and Marian DiskenMaxima and Sidney HuiThe Kent Foundation

Jeffrey and Susan LeonardWilliam A. LoebEd and Deb LovelidgeJeffrey and Julia McFaddenDr. Hilarie and Mr. Mitchell MorganWallace and Lydia NowickeMr. Giorgio Piatti and

Ms. Nicole PerkinsJerry G. and Bernice RubensteinMr. Mark Samuels

Anne Faulkner SchoemakerIrene and Fred ShabelMolly D. Shepard and Peter J. DeanDavid and Sherry VarrelmanNina Robinson VitowRoy and Sharon WellsHon. Constance H. and

Dr. Sankey Williams

$2,500+Stan and Nancy ApplegateMs. Lynda BarnessDrs. Marie Uberti-Benz and

Robert L. Benz FoundationJill and Sheldon BonovitzFrank and Diana Bubb Family FundMr. and Mrs. James M. Buck IIIMr. and Mrs. Robert BuggeyBob and Cheryl CarfagnoPhilip and Margaret CavanaughSuzanne and Norman CohnMr. Todd W. DarlingEleanor L. DavisBrian and Sherry EffronDrs. Chris and Leanne GasinkElizabeth H. Gemmill, Esq.Joseph Gwiszcz, M.D.Mr. and Mrs. D. Kirk HarmanRussell Harris, M.D.Osagie and Losenge Imasogie

Elena and Frederick KyleChristopher and Saundra LarcadeMr. H. Chase LenfestMr. and Mrs. Robert G. LevinMr. Philip E. Lian and

Ms. Joan L. MuellerMrs. Sara Lomax-ReeseJanine A. MatskoArthur MattiaE. J. and R. I. MitchellMilton and Janet MorganHalsey and Alice NorthMr. and Mrs. John OsunaDr. Elias PackmanLouise and Alan ReedGov. Edward G. RendellNathan Renner-Johnson and

Alexander MacnowMr. Ross Richards and

Ms. Sanaz Hojreh

Dr. John and Mrs. Nancy RobertsThe Romano FamilyBruce Satalof and Marie O’DonnellLeslie and Lynnae Schwartz SerchuckBonnie and Harris SklarRichard and Amanda SmootElliot StoneDr. Auguste and Mrs. Abby TurnierZeyn B. UzmanDale WallaceJoseph and Eileen WawrzynekBarbara Eberlein and Jerry WindDrs. Jonathan and Lori WinterMr. F. Gordon YasinowMario and Jan ZacharjazKaren L. Zimmermann and

Glenn CarneyJames W. and Debora C. Zug

$25,000+Dr. and Mrs. Robert R. CorratoJacqueline B. Mars

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas NerneyRonald and Marcia Rubin

Laurie Wagman

$100,000+Patricia and David Holveck

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Kimmel Center Cultural Campus$1,000+Anonymous (3)Abrams-Collazo FamilyMs. Laura J. ArmstrongJoseph C. and Laura AtkinsonMr. and Mrs. Robert H. BetzMr. Edward BishopPerry and Linda BlackmanJulie I. BlankDouglas Boesch and Michele SavageDavid Brahm and Eric HerncaneCrystal and Eric BreweJon and Joy BroderMiss Ayanna D. Brown and

Ms. Monique C. ReidWilliam C. Bullitt and Sheryl BullittJoseph and Suzanne CalabroElaine Woo CamardaMr. John CarrollGeorge WickerBarbara R. CobbMark and Iris CoblitzDaniel and Melanie CoultonVictoria L. CrenshawThe Cristofaro FamilyConnie and Pat DaltonDr. Richard Davidson and

Linda GoldenDavid and Terri DavitchMs. Carole C. DeziiJohn and Lois DursoThe Eiseman FamilyRoy and Nancy FairmanMr. and Mrs. Steven FederLauren and Eric FeldhakeJames K. Fink, Jr.Nancy Flores MigenesMr. Michael William FontanaHelen Herr FordMr. and Mrs. Ed Gibbons

Katherine M. GlaserSandra E. GoodsteinGene and Heather Jo GoroschkoMr. Edmund GreenMr. and Mrs. Raymond GrenaldAnand GupteMr. and Mrs. S. Matthews

V. Hamilton, Jr.Kathleen and Tom HanleyMs. Beverly A. HarperDon and Lynn HaskinRobert and Megan HauslerMs. Angie HelmbrechtJacqualyn HillegassFeather HoustounLinda and Ivan InerfeldStephen Klasko and Colleen WyseMr. and Mrs. Berton E. KormanJohn and Amy KormanMr. and Mrs. Ed KuehnleMr. Shawn LeavittDr. and Mrs. Michael LewisMarcos and Dee Dee LopezMaureen Lord-BensonThe Mann FamilyDr. Wendy MartinezTom and Linda McCarthyH.G. and Susan McDonaldPatrick and Danielle McIntyreMr. and Mrs. Frank J. MechuraDonald and Kathleen MillerHarold and Meilin MilsteinMs. Anne MockusPatrick and Monica MoellerMr. and Mrs. H. Laddie Montague, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Edward A.

Montgomery, Jr.Ms. Mary E. MooreMr. and Mrs. Keith W. Moore

David Murdock and James WebbMs. Diane Lenfest MyerHarold New and Lisa StewartMr. and Mrs. Michael OMalleyRev. Mark and Leslie TylerMr. and Mrs. R. Anderson PewMr. Jeffrey J. RaganLaurinda RaineyJordan Reilly LawDiana Carolyn Pixie RoaneD. RodellMr. and Mrs. Eric P. RodesNoemi RodriguezStephen Rosenzweig and

Barbara ExlerMs. Samantha RuskLiz Saccardi and Jason SladinskiMr. and Mrs. Justin SchallerStephanie Schuetz and

Jonathan BaylessAngela M. ScottCorinne J. StahlMr. James B. Stambaugh and

Ms. Andrea MorrisseyJ. Sutherland, M.D. Jacqueline TaylorBrian and Victoria TitusRobert and Lisa TrucksessDr. Thomas M. and

M. Patricia VernonMr. Anup and Mrs. Sangeeta

VidwansBonnie and Walter WeberAlison and Craig WestbrookDr. Patricia Williams-AlverangaThomas C. WoodwardJim and Nicole Youse

This list representation donations received from September 30, 2018 to October 1, 2019. While great care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this list, mistakes can occur.

Please report discrepancies to Liz Saccardi, Senior Director of Development at 215-790-7178, or lsaccardi@kimmelcenter.org. For more information about making a gift please contact us

at 215-790-5321 or visit us online at kimmelcenter.org/support.

*Deceased

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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

Anonymous (2)Jill and Sheldon BonovitzMr. and Mrs. Roland K. Bullard, IID. Walter Cohen*Mrs. Peggy CookeTad and Candace DeckerAnne C. EwersStephen J. Harmelin

Lynne and Harold HonickmanLinda R. JacobsRaymond G. Perelman*Sergio* and Penelope ProserpiLouise and Alan ReedHon. Edward G. Rendell and

Hon. Marjorie O. RendellDr. Harry Rosenthal

Lyn M. RossAnne Faulkner SchoemakerMolly D. Shepard and

Peter J. 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 of Development at lsaccardi@kimmelcenter.org 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

& CEOLiz Saccardi, Senior Director

of Strategy and DevelopmentRuth Auslander, Director

Institutional GivingJennifer Beatty, Senior Manager

of Individual GivingColleen Coffey, Manager of

Donor RelationsAnne Henry, Manager

of MembershipHannah Lermitte, Manager

of Special EventsGreg Storella, Manager of

Grants and ProposalsJacqueline Wills,

Executive Assistant to the President and CEO

Kelsea Reel, Development Operations Specialist

Yvonne Toot, Development Coordinator

Wesley Hershner, Coordinator of Research and Development Systems

Rachel Williams, Corporate Relations Associate

OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

Michaela Cline, Executive Assistant to the EVP and COO and EVP and CFO

EDUCATIONSusan Quinn, Director of EducationKenya Gayles, Education

Program ManagerJasmine Hammond, Education

Program ManagerEliza Minster, Education

Program ManagerBrent White, Education

Program ManagerBrian Adamczyk, Education

Program CoordinatorTyler Daddario, Education

Program Coordinator

PROGRAMMING Jay Wahl, Producing

Artistic DirectorFrances Egler, Senior Director of

Programming and PresentationsLaura McClatchy, Programming

Artist Relations ManagerHelen Smith,

Programming ManagerAmy Harting,

Programming SpecialistStacey Ferraro, Programming

Events and Operations SpecialistChrista Bean, Producing AssociateMaryKate Giarrocco, Programming

and Events Assistant

SALES & MARKETING Elizabeth Hess, Senior Director of

Programmatic MarketingLeslie Patterson-Tyler, Senior

Director of Media Realtions and Communications

Eric Hsu, Director of E-Marketing and Digital Strategy

Amy O’Connell, Director of Institutional Marketing

Ashley Ryan, Associate Director of Marketing

Nathan Godshall, Institutional Marketing Manager

Manisha Modi, Audience Development and Group Sales Manager

Lauren Woodard, Public Relations Manager

Winona Wyatt, Digital Marketing Manager

Ben Brotman, Graphic Designer (Digital)

Katherine Brandel, Digital Marketing Associate

Brett Cohen, Marketing Associate

Morgan Horell, Marketing Content Associate

Taylor Pijanowski, Marketing Associate

Carrie Williams, Marketing Associate

Gabriela Castaño, Administrative Assistant to the Senior Vice President of Strategic Marketing and Communications, and to the Executive Director of the Marian Anderson Awards

FINANCE Jacob A. Jessup, ControllerRenee Doman, Operations

Finance ManagerHazel Mack, Payroll ManagerBridget Morgan, Accounting

Manager / Ticket PhiladelphiaLauren Tighe, Senior AccountantKaren Turner, Accounts

Payable Clerk

HUMAN RESOURCESLiz Bligan, Human

Resources ManagerSarah Dugan, Human

Resources CoordinatorAaron Jackson, 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 ManagerDennis McGeady, Chief EngineerJohn Kane IV, Lead EngineerBob Rielly, Engineer Ed Torres, EngineerSteve Dang, EngineerChristopher Alston, Office Support

and Supply CoordinatorJoseph Chiavaroli, PainterLawrence Freeman,

Maintenance MechanicChristopher Grimes,

Maintenance MechanicHorace Madre,

Maintentance MechanicTrondell Hill,

Housekeeping ManagerKevin Hamilton, Dock Master

PRODUCTIONJoseph Dillon, Director

of Production Andre Barette, Production

Manager, Ancillary Spaces, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Elizabeth Devore, Production Manager, Verizon Hall

Eileen Harris, Production Manager, Artistic Initiatives

W. King Rogers, Production Manager, Academy of Music

Adam Steinbauer, Production Manager, Perelman Theater

Morgan Sommer, Production Administrative Coordinator

Kenneth Nash, 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

Jim McPeak, Assistant Head Carpenter

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

Timothy Johnson, Head Electrician, Academy of Music

Scott Smith, Assistant Electrician-Audio, Academy of Music

Kevin McEntee, Head Propertyman, Academy of Music

Kevin Barrett, 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

Jay Madara, Head Electrcian, Merriam Theater

Dan Imburgia, Head Soundman, Merriam Theater

Michael Atkinson, Head Propertyman, Merriam Theater

CAMPUS EXPERIENCEJohn Charles, Director of

Campus ExperienceAmy Dalin, Associate Director

of Event ServicesLaura Marsh, Associate Director

of Venue ServicesLindsay Rosetti, Associate Director

of Guest ServicesCaitlin Crowley, Venue Manager,

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Frank Flood, Venue Manager, Academy of Music

Alison Gibbons, Venue Manager, Merriam Theater

Derrick Johnson, Event Services Manager

Tom Kerrigan, Usher ManagerChaya Goldman, House ManagerErin Lunsford, House ManagerCornell Wood, House ManagerJoshua Suydam, Porter SupervisorShawn Cotugno,

Performance AssociateLonnie Hyman,

Performance AssociateKorey Jones,

Performance AssociateKyleigh Taylor,

Performance AssociateCleveland Ferron, PorterAndrew Hight, Porter

SECURITYHeather Goforth, Director of

Safety and SecurityHenri Byrd, Security SupervisorMatt Lally, Security SupervisorEuronn McCloud - Armstrong,

Security SupervisorAnthony Williams,

Security Supervisor Kyree Bellamy, Security OfficerBrenden Bird, Security OfficerRoland Carbonetta, Jr.,

Security OfficerKashaan Carter, Security OfficerGeorge Clark, Security OfficerDerrick Copeland, Security OfficerStevie Curry, Security OfficerAndrew Dicrecchio,

Security OfficerSandy Gustave, Security OfficerJohn Haviland, Security OfficerWilliam Hudson, Security OfficerKevin Johnson, Security OfficerMarquieta Johnson,

Security OfficerSara Mahan, Security OfficerGregory Meek, Security OfficerRandall Monte, Security OfficerThomas Pierce, Security OfficerNolan Piotti, Security Officer

Krystal Ross, Security OfficerTimothy Ryan, Security OfficerWalter Samuels, Security OfficerDavid Sisco, Security OfficerMark Thomas, Security OfficerRobert Thomas, 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 PhiladelphiaMatt Cooper, Assistant Vice

President of Ticket PhiladelphiaMolly Albertson, Director of

Client RelationsMeg Hackney, Patron Services

Senior ManagerCatherine Pappas,

Project ManagerJayson Bucy, Program and

Web ManagerDanielle Rose, Training Manager

and Access Services CoordinatorAlexander Heicher, Program and

Web CoordinatorSteven Wallace, Quality

Assurance AnalystNicole Sikora, Patron

Services SupervisorBrand-I Curtis-McCloud, Patron

Services RepresentativeRui Dong-Scott, Patron

Services RepresentativeMatthew Enters, Patron

Services RepresentativeTepi Ennis, Patron

Services RepresentativeKaren Fleet, Patron

Services RepresentativeEmily Lantz, Patron

Services RepresentativeKathleen Moran, Priority

Services RepresentativeRachelle Seney, Patron

Services RepresentativeJonathan Wallace, Patron

Services RepresentativeEmily Grove, Patron

Services AssociateRobert Lawlor, 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 TECHNOLOGYArthur Curtis, Managing Director

of Information TechnologyJohn Callinan, Director of

Technology InfrastructureMike Zankowski, Director of

Business Intelligence Parijata Dasmuth, Web

Project ManagerCallum Gouvela Da Silva,

Manager of Business Intelligence Tristian Gay, Cloud/

Systems EngineerJohn Remaley, Jr., Sr. Help

Desk TechnicianJoe Dethamphavane, Help

Desk TechnicianJames Boyer, Web Developer

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FacilitiesA 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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