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valued guests, who are our top priority! For CDT, at its core, is truly about making a difference, creating memories and celebrating your most special moments. So welcome back and now sit back, relax and enjoy!
We are beyond thrilled to welcome all of you back to Chanhassen
Dinner Theatres and are so grateful to our audiences for standing loyally with us through these past many months. We were happy and very grateful to see many of you here since last July to enjoy an evening at Brindisi’s Pub, Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret, or for our acclaimed Concert Series, which made its temporary home on the Main Stage. We were grateful to be one of the few entertainment establishments that was able to find a way to be safely open to entertain even a small number of guests. We are also grateful to our employees for hanging in there to serve our guests during a difficult time. And we are grateful to everyone who followed the safety guidelines so we could be there for those who longed for the live entertainment experience. We are just plain grateful – and so happy to be reopening our stellar production of Meredith Willson’s The Music Man and to welcome back actors, musicians, crews and staff, who have also been longing to get back to all of this great work once again.
There were a lot of lessons learned from these past many months, the greatest being that we never want to take our work and our friendships for granted or our abilities to serve audiences who appreciate the work we do and to remain true to our mission – to entertain and make people happy.
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Artistic Director: MICHAEL BRINDISI
CHANHASSEN DINNER THEATRES PRESENTS
Choreographer: TAMARA KANGAS ERICKSON*
The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is prohibited by law.
Book, Music & Lyrics by
MEREDITH WILLSON & FRANKLIN LACY
Story by
MEREDITH WILLSON & FRANKLIN LACY
Music Director: ANDREW KUST Scenic Designer: NAYNA RAMEY** Costume Designer: RICH HAMSONLighting Designer: SUE ELLEN BERGER Sound Designer: RUSS HAYNESHair & Makeup Designer: PAUL TONIProduction Stage Manager: DAN FOSS*
* Chanhassen Dinner Theatres is professional company presenting members of Actors’ Equity Association. ** Member of the United Scenic
Artists Union
THE MUSIC MAN is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com
CAST HAROLD HILL Michael Gruber* MARIAN PAROO Ann Michels* MRS. PAROO Mary Gant* MARCELLUS WASHBURN Tony Vierling* MAYOR GEORGE SHINN Tod Petersen* EULALIE MACKECKNIE SHINN Michelle Barber* WINTHROP PAROO Hugo Mullaney, Liam Beck-O’Sullivan CHARLIE COWELL Jay Albright* OLIN BRITT John-Michael Zuerlein* OLIVER HIX Shad Olsen* EWART DUNLOP Reese Britts JACEY SQUIRES Evan Tyler Wilson* TOMMY DJILAS Jon Michael Stiff* ZANEETA SHINN Delaney Hunter (through 8/15)
Hannah Ervin (starting 8/17)
ETHEL TOFFELMIER Tinia Moulder* MAUD DUNLOP Janet Hayes Trow* ALMA HIX Lauren Hugh MRS. SQUIRES Suzie Juul* CONSTABLE LOCKE Andre Shoals* AMARYLLIS Ella Freeburg, Sofia Salmela GRACIE SHINN Mazzy Jean Wagner, Emma Grace Nelson TRAIN CONDUCTOR John Trow* SALESMEN Tommy Benson*, Andrew Engel, Mark King*, Lucas Pastrana, John-Michael Zuerlein* PICK-A-LITTLE LADIES Michelle Barber*, Lauren Hugh, Suzie Juul*, Tinia Moulder*, Janet Hayes Trow* BARNEY Silas Leer, Jack Errington RIVER CITY ENSEMBLE Alan Bach*, Tommy Benson*, Andrew Engel,
Mitchell Douglas (starting 8/17), Mark King*, Evan K. Latta (through 8/15), Caleb Michael, Andrea Mislan*, Lucas Pastrana, Daysha Ramsey (starting 8/17),
Melaina Rairamo*, Laura Rudolph*, Dylan Rugh, Kate Spence (through 8/15), John Trow*
UNDERSTUDIESUnderstudies never substitute for listed players unless posted.
HAROLD HILL: Shad Olsen*; MARIAN: Janet Hayes Trow* MRS. PAROO: Tinia Moulder*; MARCELLUS: Evan Tyler-Wilson*
MAYOR SHINN: Mark King*; EULALIE MACKECKNIE SHINN: Janet Hayes Trow* TOMMY DJILAS/CONDUCTOR: Alan Bach*; ZANEETA SHINN: Melaina Rairamo*
CHARLIE COWELL: John Trow*; CONSTABLE LOCKE: Lucas Pastrana QUARTET: Mark King*, Andrew Engel, Lucas Pastrana
SALESMEN: Alan Bach*, Caleb Michael; TEEN BOYS: Tommy Benson* ETHEL TOFFELMIER/PICK-A-LITTLE LADIES/TEEN GIRLS: Laura Rudolph*
* Chanhassen Dinner Theatres is a professional company presenting members of Actors’ Equity Association.
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ACT IScene 1 – Railway Coach “Rock Island”
Scene 2 – Town Square “Iowa Stubborn” “Ya Got Trouble”
Scene 3 – Paroo House “Piano Lesson”
“If You Don’t Mind My Saying So” “Goodnight, My Someone”
Scene 4 – Madison Gym “Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean”
“Ya Got Trouble” Reprise “Seventy-Six Trombones”
Scene 5 – Street “Sincere”
Scene 6 – Library Exterior “The Sadder-But-Wiser-Girl”
“Pick-a-Little, Talk-a-Little” “Goodnight, Ladies”
Scene 7 – Library Interior “Marian the Librarian”
Scene 8 – Hotel Exterior
CONDUCTOR/KEYBOARD: ANDY KUST KEYBOARD: Richard Long • WOODWINDS: Stan Scott, Dylan Younger, Bill Olson
TRUMPET: Bob Hallgrimson • TROMBONE: John England VIOLIN: Elizabeth Decker • BASS: David Berg • PERCUSSION: Matthew Barber
BAND
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres is proud to present live musical accompaniment for its productions. The musicians are members of the Twin Cities Musicians Union, Local 30-73 of the American Federation of Musicians.
SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERS River City, Iowa • 1912
Scene 9 – Paroo House “My White Knight”
Scene 10 – Town Square “Wells Fargo Wagon”
ACT IIScene 1 – Madison Park “It’s You” • “Shipoopi”
“Pick-a-Little” Reprise
Scene 2 – Hotel Exterior “Lida Rose”
Scene 3 – Paroo House “Will I Ever Tell You”/”Lida Rose” “Gary, Indiana” “Lida Rose” Reprise
Scene 4 – Footbridge “Till There Was You”
“Goodnight, My Someone” “76 Trombones” Double Reprise
Scene 5 – Madison Park
Scene 6 – Madison Park “Till There Was You” Reprise
Scene 7 – Town Square “Finale”
PERFORMANCE DEDICATIONHere at CDT, we value our dedicated associates and artists,
who give so much to our theatre family.
We were deeply saddened when our incredible Costume Designer, Rich Hamson, lost his beloved husband and partner of 38 years.
We dedicate this run of The Music Man to their devoted partnership: Rich Hamson and Jeffrey Sybrant. CH
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FROM THE DIRECTOR, MICHAEL BRINDISI
T his is my fourth time (third time for CDT) directing The Music Man. This time, the play took on a new meaning for me as it always does. I think the play is about believing. All human beings need something to believe in. There may be
a little “Confidence Man” in each of us; I think that’s o.k. — as long as what we are “selling” is the good stuff. Without even knowing it, Harold Hill is selling the people of River City the good stuff — HOPE! I continue to have hope for humans that we can live together in peace and harmony. I am a believer in people, that with our differences, our different opinions, our different politics, we can come together as humans and just accept and love each other. “You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one.” (John Lennon)
– Michael Brindisi, Artistic Director
PRODUCTION STAFFGENERAL MANAGER: Solveig Theis; TECHNICAL DIRECTOR: Logan Jambik;
PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER: Dan Foss*; PRODUCTION COORDINATOR: Sue Ellen Berger; ASST. STAGE MANAGER: John Trow*
ASST. TO THE CHOREOGRAPHER: Mark King*; DANCE CAPTAIN: Mark King* PROP MASTER: Laura Wilhelm; PROP ARTISANS: Abbee Warmboe, Kenji Shoemaker ASST. TECHNICAL DIRECTOR: Ian Commins; MASTER CARPENTER: Kirk G. Erickson
CARPENTER: Zach Morgan; SCENIC CHARGE ARTIST: Dee Skogen COSTUMER: Rich Hamson; ASSISTANT COSTUMER: Susan Fick
COSTUME CRAFTS/PAINTERS: Nanci Aeilts, Amy Jore, Lydia Nynas WARDROBE: Becca Hunkins, Lillian Lee; DRAPERS: Alice Bassford, Susan Fick,
Cindy Freet, Rich Hamson, Barbara Portinga, Jeanne Schwartz FIRST HANDS: Carol Bennet, Rebecca Karstad, Bonnie Lee*, Janet Neiman,
Milly Oudhoff, Jody Rosquist, Yelena Rowen, Mary Stumpfl STITCHERS: Cheri Anenson, Jan Battles, Sarah Bissonette, Nancy Simpson WIG MAINTENANCE: Paul Toni; ASSISTANT LIGHTING DESIGNER: Eric Howe
MASTER ELECTRICIAN/CREW CHIEF/FOLLOWSPOT: Quinn Berger MASTER ELECTRICIAN/FOLLOWSPOT: Ken Clemons; TECH SPECIALIST: Ryan Hoffa ELECTRICIANS: Aaron Busch, Jess Coil, Matt Dufault, Aaron Dykema, Jim Eischen,
Clarice Kelling, B-Mo, BJ Palashewski, Mags Scanlon SOUND ENGINEERS: Russ Haynes, Zach Thayer, John Steitz, Julie Zumsteg
STAGE SHIFTERS: Tommy Benson*, Dylan Rugh KID WRANGLERS: Becca Hunkins, Matthew Tiede
*Denotes members of Actors’ Equity Association
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NOTES PRODUCTION STAFF
MICHAEL GRUBER (Harold Hill) is delighted to be back performing at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres. He has also worked at the Guthrie Theater, History Theatre, Theater Latté
Da, Ordway and Artistry. Before moving to Minneapolis, Michael lived in New York City, appearing in nine Broadway shows over a 23-year period. He also works as a choreographer, director, musical director, composer and vocal coach. He is grateful for all the diverse opportunities that the Twin Cities’ theater community provides to local artists.
TONY VIERLING (Marcellus Washburn) has appeared in over 40 productions at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, as well as 20 productions at the Guthrie and Ordway theatres. Regional
credits include Papermill Playhouse in New Jersey, TUTS in Houston, Minnesota Opera, Kentucky Opera, Louisiana Opera, as well as dancing at Disneyland, Holland America Cruise Line and National Tours of A Chorus Line and Little House on the Prairie. Proud member of Actors’ Equity Association for 32 years.
TOD PETERSEN (Mayor George Shinn) has played at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres in Mamma Mia!, Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn, Disney’s Newsies, Joseph...Dreamcoat, Bye Bye
Birdie, Footloose, Married Alive!, Mid-life! The Crisis Musical, Anything Goes and Annie. He has also played at Theater Latté Da, Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, Children’s Theatre Company, History Theatre, Illusion Theater, Duluth Playhouse and Artistry. Tod has taught music and theater to kids locally, in Chiang Mai, Thailand and San Juancito, Honduras.
ANN MICHELS (Marian Paroo) CDT: Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn, Disney’s Mary Poppins, Beauty and the Beast, and The Little Mermaid, Bye Bye Birdie, Jesus Christ Superstar, Irving Berlin’s Easter Parade, Joseph…Dreamcoat. Ordway: Mamma Mia!, Annie, White Christmas, Paint Your Wagon. Artistry: Victor/Victoria. Guthrie: Sunday in the Park With George, Cocoanuts, My Fair Lady, She Loves Me, A Streetcar Named Desire. Theater Latté Da: Parade, Sunday in the Park With George. Plus, productions at History Theatre, Jungle Theater and Nautilus Music Theater.
MARY GANT (Mrs. Paroo) is pleased to re-turn to CDT where she has appeared in 15 pro-ductions from the role of Shirley Valentine to Mother Superior in the Nunsense series, as well as Mrs. Paroo in previ-ous CDT productions of The Music Man. Other venues include the Guthrie, History Theatre, Jungle Theater, Old Log Theater and Meadow Brook Theatre for Calendar Girls and Legends. She is also co-founder of Great River Montessori School where she taught theater and directed dozens of plays and musicals.
MICHELLE BARBER (Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn) has appeared in over 70 CDT productions. Favorites: Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn (Louise), Hello, Dolly! (Dolly, Mrs. Molloy), and Anything Goes (Reno Sweeney). Other credits: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (Martha), Hamlet (Gertrude) at the Jungle; Caroline or Change (Grandma Gellman), Pen (Helen Bayer), Roman Holiday (The Countess), Other Desert Cities (Silda) at the Guthrie; Henry IV, Part I (King Henry), Electra (Clytemnestra) at Ten Thousand Things; and Mama Rose in Gypsy at Theater Latté Da. But her real favorites are her husband Michael, her daughter Cat, son-in-law David and new grandbaby Henry!
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JON MICHAEL STIFF (Tommy Djilas) is thrilled to be returning to the CDT stage in one of his all-time favorite musicals! Since his first CDT production of Fiddler on the Roof in 2013, Jon Michael
has also appeared in Hello, Dolly!, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Disney’s Mary Poppins (Neleus) and most recently in Disney’s Newsies (Albert/Henry). A lifelong dancer and performer, other credits include South Pacific, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Government Inspector at Guthrie Theater and Urinetown at Jungle Theater.
HUGO MULLANEY (Winthrop Paroo), age 14, is delighted to make his CDT debut. He recently performed in Cinderella (ensemble) and Matilda the Musical (Eric) at Children’s Theatre Company. He
has enjoyed roles in The Secret Garden (Colin) and Disney’s Mary Poppins (Michael) at Wayzata High School. Other credits include Bye Bye Birdie (Randolph MacAphee), Cinderella Jr. (Jaq) and Winnie the Pooh (Piglet) at Bluewater Theatre Company. Other performances include Minneapolis Family Fringe (Barbara Barker Center) and Twin Cities Tap Fest with Keane Sense of Rhythm (The Cowles Center).
LIAM BECK-O’SULLIVAN (Winthrop Paroo) is thrilled to be making his debut at CDT. He has enjoyed roles with Minnesota Opera (Albert Herring, The Fix, The Barber of
Seville), Artistry Theater (Disney’s Mary Poppins, Our Town, The Music Man), Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company, PRIME Productions, Twin Cities Ballet, and CastleCo Theater. Liam, age 13, has studied ballet and tap since age six. Liam is grateful for the support of his mentors, teachers and family.
DELANEY HUNTER (Zaneeta Shinn) is thrilled to be returning to Chanhassen! Her CDT credits include Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Gargoyle/Ensemble), Disney’s Mary Poppins (Jane Banks) and Hello, Dolly! (Ensemble). She has also appeared on the stage at the Guthrie Theater, Children’s Theatre Company, and Stages. Delaney is a proud recipient of the 2021 Hennepin Theatre Trust Triple Threat Award. Next fall she will be attending Ball State University to pursue a BFA in Musical Theatre. “Love to my family for all their support!” delaneyhunter.com
HANNAH ERVIN (Zaneeta Shinn) is elated to make her CDT debut! A student at the Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists, she has performed at numerous theaters in Minnesota. Some of her favorite projects include Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Light in The Piazza, Sister Act and A Chorus Line. Hannah is a recipient of Hennepin Theatre Trust’s Triple Threat award for 2021. She thanks Kym Chambers Otto, Jen Crist, Lily, and her parents for their unwavering support.
JAY ALBRIGHT (Charlie Cowell) has performed here at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres in Mamma Mia!, The Producers, The Sound of Music, Any- thing Goes, Jesus Christ Superstar and many other shows. Locally, he’s performed at the Guthrie, Frank Theatre, Jungle Theater, History Theatre, Penumbra Theatre and Illusion Theater. Regionally, he’s performed at The People’s Light and Theatre Company, Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Hope Summer Theatre and The Old Creamery. He lives in South Minneapolis with his wife, children and a dog.
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SOFIA SALMELA (Amaryllis), age 12, is delighted to make her Chanhassen debut. She is a 7th grader at Many Rivers Montessori in Duluth, MN. Recently, Sofia played the title role of Matilda at Children’s Theatre Company. Other favorite roles include Tina Denmark in Ruthless! at the Underground and Young Elsa in Disney’s Frozen Jr. at the Duluth Playhouse. Sofia thanks all her wonderful teachers for their help and inspiration, and the team at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres for their warm welcome!
JOHN-MICHAEL ZUERLEIN (Olin Britt) is happy to be visiting the lower part of his voice after screaming his face off for the past year as Sam in Mamma Mia! Other credits include the Off-Broadway production of Plaid Tidings (Smudge) and regional productions of Sunday in the Park with George (Boatman), Sweeney Todd (Judge Turpin) and A Tuna Christmas with Jim J. Bullock, among others. He’s happy to be settled back in Minneapolis after being gone for 16 years, traveling and performing all over the world. Proud dog dad and AEA member.
EVAN TYLER WILSON (Jacey Squires) is thrilled to return to CDT after appearing as Roger in Grease in 2017. Other credits include All is Calm (Drama Desk Award, 2020 PBS National Broadcast), Star Tribune’s best musical of the decade: Assassins (John Hinckley) with Theater Latté Da and Sweeney Todd (Pirelli) with Theater Latté Da/Asolo Repertory Theatre. Evan is an avid gamer, voice coach and amateur chef. He lives in Minneapolis with his amazing partner and three cats. Proud AEA member.
ELLA FREEBURG (Amaryllis) is thrilled to make her CDT debut! A junior at Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists, Ella has performed at various theaters across the metro
including the Guthrie (The Music Man and A Christmas Carol), Children’s Theatre Company (How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Matilda the Musical), Jungle Theater (The Nether) and SteppingStone Theatre. Classically trained in ballet, Ella has performed in multiple productions with Twin Cities Ballet. She has appeared in several commercials and short films.
REESE BRITTS (Ewart Dunlop) is excited to be making his Chanhassen Dinner Theatres’ debut! Other credits include: Smokey Joe’s Cafe, Mamma Mia!, Gotta Dance!, Live at the Loading Dock! at the
Ordway; South Pacific at the Guthrie Theater; Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley at the Jungle; Footloose, A New Brain at Artistry; Hairspray, RENT, Young Frankenstein at Lyric Arts. He is also a proud Ordway Resident Artist. “Much love to my partner, Ryan, and to the rest of my family and friends.”
SHAD OLSEN (Oliver Hix) Off-Broadway: A Stoop On Orchard Street (Simon), The Magdalene (Yeshua); Off-Off-Broadway: Titus Andronicus (Bassianus), A New Brain (Roger), Violet
(Monty), Forever Plaid (Sparky); National Tours: Les Trois Mousquetaire (Louis XIII), The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere (Thomas); LOON: The Mikado (Nanki-Poo); Artistry: Victor/Victoria (King Marchan); History Theatre: Beyond the Rainbow (Vincente Minnelli); Duluth Play-house: White Christmas (Bob), Mary Poppins (Bert), Joseph...Dreamcoat (Joseph), Cabaret (Cliff), Mamma Mia! (Sam), The Full Monty (Jerry), Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Beast).
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TINIA MOULDER (Ethel Toffelmier) has appeared in numerous CDT shows and is thrilled to be back for this one. Twin Cities credits: the Guthrie, History Theatre, Mixed Blood, MN Jewish
Theatre, Ordway Center, Illusion Theater, Old Log and many more. When not on stage, she freelances as a choreographer, director and teaching artist. She is especially proud of her work with student actors. Tinia is lovingly supported by her family in Minnesota and in Delaware. Proud AEA member.
LAUREN HUGH (Alma Hix), a Chanhassen native, is thrilled to be making her debut at CDT! Credits (NYC), include, Frankenstein (Elizabeth, Off-Broadway), Broadway in Bryant Park, A
Christmas Carol (Guthrie), Mamma Mia! (Ordway), Rise & Set (Actors Theatre of Louisville, Humana Festival). Other favorites: Romeo & Juliet (Benvolia), Legally Blonde: The Musical (Pilar), Spring Awakening (Thea). Lauren is a UMD grad and former ATL Acting Apprentice. “Much love to my family for their continued support of my dreams! Instagram: @lauren_hugh
ANDRE SHOALS (Constable Locke) has appeared at CDT in Disney’s Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid; Sister Act and Joseph…Dreamcoat. Other credits include Marjorie Prime (PRIME
Productions), To Let Go and Fall, Man of La Mancha, Ragtime, Peter and the Starcatcher, Aida, Next Festival (Theater Latté Da), Rocky Horror Show (Cardinal Theatricals). Andre is a teaching artist and mentor for Hennepin Theatre Trust’s Spotlight Education. He is also a co-founder of The Gold Dust Orphans.
JANET HAYES TROW (Maud Dunlop) is grateful to return to Chanhassen Dinner Theatres where she has appeared in over 50 productions. Favorites include Lena Lamont in Singin’ in the Rain, Lizzie Curry in The Rainmaker, Polly in Crazy For You and Marian in The Music Man (2002). Other credits include the Guthrie Theater (Roman Holiday, Guys and Dolls), Ordway Center (The Sound of Music, Heaven), History Theatre (Watermelon Hill) and Theatre Elision (If the Spirit Moves). Love to Danny, Peter and Millie!
SUZIE JUUL (Mrs. Squires) is so excited to be back after appearing in Grease (Jan) at CDT. Other credits include: The Sound of Music (Liesl U/S) and Pirates of Penzance (Mabel U/S), A Christmas Story and two Cabarets at The Ordway, A Gentle-man’s Guide to Love and Murder (Eugenia D’Ysquith) at Old Log, Marie Antoinette (Yolande Polignac) at Walking Shadow, A Little Night Music (Anne) and Into the Woods (Little Red Riding Hood) at Theatre Mu. Suzie is a graduate of Augsburg University. “Thank you Mom and Dad for your love and support.”
MARK KING (Ensem-ble) was last seen on Chanhassen Dinner Theatres’ Main Stage in Mamma Mia! His Main Stage roles have included: Lumiére in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Bert in Disney’s Mary Poppins, Chef Louis in Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Cosmo in Singin’ in the Rain and Carmen Ghia in The Producers. Other favorites are: Nachum in Fiddler on the Roof, Sir Evelyn in Anything Goes, Xanadu and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. Proud mem-ber of Actors’ Equity Association.
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ANDREA MISLAN (Ensemble) Chanhassen Dinner Theatres: Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn. Guthrie: Guys & Dolls, Cyrano de Bergerac, West Side Story; Ordway: Smokey Joe’s Cafe (U/S); Collide Theatrical: Dracula, Le Petit Moulin; History Theatre: Dance ’Til You Drop; Chicago the Musical International Tour; Cirque du Soleil: Viva Elvis; Celine Dion’s A New Day; Pioneer Theatre Company: White Christmas; CFRT: White Christmas, Peter Pan; Royal Winnipeg Ballet (Corps) TV: “The Toy Castle,” “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Oprah,” “Ellen.” @mlifemovement, www.mlifemovement.com
KATE SPENCE (Ensemble) is ecstatic to return to The Music Man! Favorite projects include Cinderella, Matilda the Musical (Children’s Theatre Company) and Hairspray (Ashland Productions), as well as choreographing Junie B. Jones and Nate the Great (SteppingStone Theatre). This fall, she will attend Colby College as part of their Presidential Scholars Program to study Biology and East Asian Studies. She thanks her family and best friends Symphonie, Jacqui, Marielle and Bailey for their endless love and support.
DAYSHA RAMSEY (Ensemble) is ecstatic to be making her Chanhassen Dinner Theatres’ debut in the production of The Music Man! She recently received her BFA in Musical Theatre from the U of MN–Duluth. Other credits include Duluth Playhouse: Smokey Joe’s Cafe (BJ and Ensemble) The Mountaintop (Camae), Grease (Cha-Cha DiGregorio). U of MN–Duluth: BARE The Musical (Kyra), The Little Prince (Rose/Snake), Sister Act (Tina). Empire Theatre Company: Heathers (MTV Girl and Ensemble), Hairspray (Lorraine, Dynamite Girl, Ensemble).
ALAN BACH (Ensemble) is happy to be back on stage at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres in The Music Man. Other CDT shows include Grease, Disney’s Newsies and Mamma Mia! Alan has a degree
in Vocal Performance from North Central University. He has performed with Theater Latté Da, the Guthrie and was also recently featured as a singer and dancer aboard Holland America Line cruise ships. “Huge thanks to CDT for the opportunity and to my supportive family and wife Janette.”
CALEB MICHAEL (Ensemble) is thrilled to be making his CDT debut in The Music Man! In the Twin Cities, he was most recently seen in A Gentlemen’s Guide to Love and
Murder (Old Log Theater); Victor/Victoria (Artistry); Spring Awakening (Shoot The Glass). Outside MN: The Who’s Tommy, Jekyll & Hyde, Mamma Mia! (Thingamajig); White Christmas (LaComedia); SilverSea Cruises; West Side Story, Addams Family and Oklahoma! (Thunder Bay Theatre). Caleb holds a BFA in Music Theatre from Viterbo University. calebmichael.org
ANDREW ENGEL (Ensemble) is grateful to be working with CDT. Some favorite credits include: Sebastian in Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Roger in Grease, Cornelius Hackl in Hello, Dolly!, Beast in
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Gomez in The Addams Family, Amos in Chicago, Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, Lion in The Wizard of Oz. “Special thanks to my teachers Patricia Kent, Carolyn Finley and Marit Elliott as well as my family Chrissy, Wendy, Mom, Dad, Corey, Erik, Everett, Wyatt, Mackson and Daniel.”
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TOMMY BENSON (Ensemble) is ecstatic to be in The Music Man! He holds a BFA in Musical Theater and a BA in Music from the University of Minnesota–Duluth. He has performed in Turkey, China and across the Twin Cities, most recently in Mamma Mia! here at CDT. Favorite roles include David DiNotello in Spandex the Musical, Oscar D’Armano in The Wild Party, Cowboy Bob in Footloose, Neville Landless in The Mystery of Edwin Drood and Frog in A Year with Frog and Toad. Proud member AEA.
DYLAN RUGH (Ensemble), most recently seen in Mamma Mia! at CDT, is happy to return for The Music Man! Other credits include Chicago at Theater Latté Da (Fred Casely/Billy Flynn u/s), Guys and Dolls at Old Log Theatre (Ensemble), Disney’s Newsies (Jack Kelly), Pippin (Leading Player) at Ashland Productions and Come Blow Your Horn at St. Croix Off Broadway (Buddy). “Thanks to Michael, Tam and Andy. Thanks to my family. All of my love to Emily and Penny.” Instagram: @dylan_michael
EMMA GRACE NELSON (Gracie Shinn), age 12, is thrilled to be in her first Chanhassen production. Emma caught the theater bug at age seven and has performed in several local community theater productions. Her favorite roles include Jane Banks in Disney’s Mary Poppins and a Workhouse Kid in Disney’s Newsies (Children’s Castle Theater). Emma is grateful to the artistic staff and entire cast for their mentoring and encouragement. Finally, a special thanks to her family for their love and support!
MELAINA RAIRAMO (Ensemble) is thrilled to be making her Chanhassen Dinner Theatres’ debut! The Fulton Theatre: Mamma Mia!, Madagascar. Maine State Music Theatre: I
Love a Piano, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Saturday Night Fever, Singin’ in the Rain, Bye Bye Birdie. Guthrie Theater: A Christmas Carol. Melaina is a 2020 grad from the University of Alabama: Roll Tide! “All my love to Mom, Dad and Jack. MMF this one’s for you.” melainacoreyrairamo.com
LUCAS PASTRANA (Ensemble) is very excited to make his Chanhassen Dinner Theatres’ debut in this production of The Music Man. He has a BFA degree from University
of Milwaukee Wisconsin. Other credits include Skylight Music Theatre: Oklahoma! (Curly), Pippin (Pippin), Urinetown (Bobby Strong), Sweeney Todd (Anthony); CLOC 2017: Hunchback of Notre Dame (Captain Phoebus); All In Productions: Dogfight (Eddie Birdlace); Duluth Playhouse: Les Misérables (Marius); Peak School of the Arts: Little Women (Laurie), Damn Yankees (“Heart” Quartet), Women on the Verge (Carlos).
LAURA RUDOLPH (Ensemble) is thrilled to be on the CDT stage! Favorite CDT credits include: Grease (Sandy), Disney’s The Little Mermaid (Ariel), Hello, Dolly! (Irene), All Shook Up (Natalie),
Mamma Mia!, Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Disney’s Mary Poppins, Disney’s Newsies, Sister Act and Joseph…Dreamcoat. National Tour: Nunset Boulevard. Guthrie: South Pacific, Roman Holiday, H.M.S. Pinafore. Old Log: Million Dollar Quartet (Dyanne). “Love to Eric!” Member Actors’ Equity Association.
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MAZZY JEAN WAGNER (Gracie Shinn) is honored to make her Chanhassen Dinner Theatres’ debut! Her favorite role was in her 5th grade play where she played Belle in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Jr. She was also excited to be a part of James and the Giant Peach at Stages Theatre, Disney’s Mary Poppins Jr. intensive at Children’s Theatre Company as well as many other school and community plays. She would like to give a special thanks to her best friend, Amalie, for coming to all of her shows.
SILAS LEER (Barney) is thrilled to make his CDT debut! He is a 5th grader at Greenvale Park Elementary School in Northfield. Silas plays piano and violin, and he enjoys spending time with friends and writing musicals. Other stage credits include How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Children’s Theatre Company), The Secret Garden, The Miracle Worker, A Christmas Carol and The King’s New Clothes (Northfield Arts Guild Theater). “Thanks to Mom, Dad, Elijah & Isaac for all your love and support!”,
EVAN K. LATTA (Ensemble) is excited to return to Chanhassen Dinner Theatres to join the cast of The Music Man! He appeared previously at CDT as Henry in Disney’s Newsies. Recent credits
include Footloose and Our Town at Artistry and Rooster in Eastview High School’s production of Annie. He started as a gymnast and now studies dance with Ballet Royale. “I’m so grateful to my super-supportive friends, family and teachers who push me to follow my passion!”
MITCHELL DOUGLAS (Ensemble) is elated to be making his Chanhassen Dinner Theatres’ debut! He’s a Minnesota native, hailing from the farming community of Litchfield. Recent
credits include: Playlist Dancer with Carnival Cruise Lines, a singer in New Voices Cabaret (Lyric Arts) and Ben/Dance Captain in Night of the Living Dead! The Musical! (Minneapolis Musical Theatre). Favorite collegiate credits include: Mereb in Aida and Coalhouse Walker Jr. in Ragtime. “Much love to every person who’s inspired me to get here today!”
JACK ERRINGTON (Barney) is excited to make his CDT debut. He has played lead roles in Minnetonka Theater school productions of Annie (Mr. Bundles), Madagascar (Alex the Lion), The Music Man (Harold Hill) and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Chip). Jack is excited to be part of The Music Man. Harold Hill has been his favorite role to date, and he will be singing along to all of his favorite tunes. Jack thanks his family and friends for all of their support.
in the Ordway’s production of Anything Goes with Sandy Duncan and in Singin’ in the Rain. He was honored by the Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization to co-develop and direct the World Premiere of Irving Berlin’s Easter Parade, which debuted on CDT’s Main Stage in 2007. When able, he takes time to guest direct locally and around the country. Some credits include: You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown and A Grand Night for Singing at the Ordway; and Grease and Hair at the Historic Pantages Theatre. He had the unique pleasure of directing Elmo, Big Bird and friends in the Sesame Street Live national tour of Can’t Stop Singing. On a personal note, life in the theatre is a family affair. Michael is married to actor Michelle Barber, seen on stage here and across the Twin Cities. Their daughter Cat, also a professional actor, is married to actor and director, David Darrow and they reside in New York.
TAMARA KANGAS ERICKSON (Choreographer) is Vice President at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, as well as its Resident Choreographer since 2004. She has proudly choreographed over 30 CDT Main Stage productions. Tamara became part of the CDT family in 1981 when she appeared as Marta Von Trapp in The Sound of Music. Also, at CDT: Fireside: Respect (director/choreographer), Altar Boyz (choreographer); Playhouse: The Musical of Musicals: The Musical (director/choreographer). Other credits include Off-Broadway: This One’s for the Girls (director/choreographer) and the national tour of Sesame Street Live Can’t Stop Singing (choreographer). Tamara was named “Outstanding Choreographer” (2005, 2006 and 2008) by the Star Tribune for Singin’ in the Rain, West Side Story and 42nd Street and received an Ivey Award in 2008 for her choreography in 42nd Street.
MICHAEL BRINDISI (Artistic Director) happily celebrated his 30th year as Resident Artistic Director for Chanhassen Dinner Theatres in 2018; however, he has been affiliated with CDT
since 1971 when he first appeared on stage here in The Matchmaker. In addition, Mr. Brindisi is proud to serve on the CDT ownership team (established in 2010). While he continues at the artistic helm, he adds the title of president to his “credits,” seeing and responding to daily operations. (On your visit, you might see him walking through the dining room, holding a door for a guest, taste-testing a new menu item or assisting where an extra pair of hands is needed.) He directed his first CDT production, Private Lives, in 1988. Since then, Mr. Brindisi has well over 100 Chanhassen productions to his credit. He previously spent several years in freelance directing, overseeing 40 productions in seven consecutive seasons of summer stock; three as Artistic Director of Bemidji’s Paul Bunyan Playhouse and four with Minnesota Festival Theatre. He directed The Two-Character Play and Translations for Actors Theatre of St. Paul and Once in a Lifetime for Theatre in the Round. Other directing credits include The Beauty Part, The Robber Bridegroom, and Twigs for Chimera Theatre and a Minnesota Music Theatre summer stock series with Winona St. Mary’s. Prior to directing, Mr. Brindisi enjoyed a successful acting career. CDT productions include: Annie Get Your Gun, What the Butler Saw, Loot, The Robber Bridegroom, My Fair Lady and his favorite production, Fiddler on the Roof (appearing in 1978, 1987 and 2013 productions). He performed the role of Kenickie in the national tour of Grease and appeared in the Broadway revival of Once in a Lifetime with John Lithgow and Treat Williams. In 2002, he was a guest artist
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ANDY KUST (Music Director) CDT: Mamma Mia!, Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn, Grease. Regional Theatre: Next to Normal, Spring Awakening, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson,
Rent, Cabaret, Jesus Christ Superstar, Billy Elliot, Disney’s Mary Poppins, Bare. Andy is an award-winning music director, vocal coach and pianist, currently serving as the Music Director at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres. Previously, Andy was the Resident Music Director at the Duluth Playhouse, was on the musical theater faculty at the University of Minnesota Duluth and was a Teaching Associate for the Lyric Opera Theater at Arizona State University. Andy keeps a busy schedule as a coach and accompanist, with clients appearing on Broadway and across the country. He is a regular keyboard substitute for national tours and is the Associate Music Director for Hennepin Theatre Trust’s Spotlight Education. Training: B.A. from Luther College and M.M. from Arizona State University. andykustmusic.com
NAYNA RAMEY (Resident Scenic Designer) has been the resident designer at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres since 1988. Her work most recently was seen in Mamma Mia!, Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Sister Act, Disney’s Mary Poppins, Grease and Disney’s Newsies. She is also recognized for her regional work, including 21 seasons at American Players Theatre in Spring Green, Wisconsin, with recent productions including Measure for Measure, Pride and Prejudice, Comedy of Errors and The Seagull. Regional credits also include Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, Kansas City Repertory, Intiman Theatre in Seattle, Shakespeare Santa Cruz, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Mixed Blood Theatre in Minneapolis, History Theatre in St. Paul, the Ordway’s McKnight Theatre in St. Paul and the Historic Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis.
RICH HAMSON (Costume Designer) has designed 63 CDT productions including Mamma Mia!, Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn, Disney’s Newsies, Sister Act, Grease, Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Camelot, Fiddler on the Roof, Oklahoma!, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, The Producers, Swing!, 42nd Street, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Les Misérables and world premieres of the last five shows in Danny Goggin’s Nunsense series. His work has been seen at Park Square Theatre, Minnesota Opera, Guthrie Theater, Jungle Theater, Theater Latté Da, Illusion Theater, Cricket Theatre, Historic Pantages Theatre, Children’s Theatre Company, The Ordway, Hey City Theater, Troupe America, Plymouth Playhouse and at high schools and colleges across the state. Rich designed the national tours of The Sunshine Boys starring Frank Gorshen and Dick Van Patten and The Odd Couple with “MASH” alumni Jamie Farr and William Christopher. Rich’s design work has been acknowledged with three Ivey Awards and numerous other recognitions throughout the Twin Cities.
SUE ELLEN BERGER (Lighting Designer) has designed on all four Chanhassen stages with over 175 shows to her credit. Sue is also Lighting Designer/Stage Manager for our acclaimed Concert Series in the Fireside Theatre. Away from Chanhassen, her work has been seen with The Finnish National Opera, The Palace Theatre – Wisconsin Dells, Yellow Tree Theatre, Historic Pantages Theatre, Ordway Center, North Star Opera, Music Box Theatre, Carousel Dinner Theatre, Circa 21 and Park Square Theatre, among others. Sue enjoys spending her summers designing for Iowa’s Cedar Summerstock, while also teaching at ChanDT’s Musical Theatre Camp. She has been a guest artist with several universities and high schools, has taught theatre on the primary, secondary and college levels and is currently teaching Lighting Design at Concordia University in St. Paul. Sue is a published writer and a freelance photographer. In her spare time, she designs for several churches and mentors students interested in tech theatre.
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RUSS HAYNES (Sound Designer) is happy to have designed over 60 productions at Chanhassen, including eight world premieres. Russ has worked on several nationally broadcast television series, award-winning documentaries, and at various theaters and churches. He continues to produce various projects from his full-service recording studio, Rx Audio. In his free time, he tinkers with vintage synthesizers and electronics. His all-time favorite productions are his sons, Wesley and Brian. “Love to my beautiful wife, Erin.”
PAUL TONI (Hair & Makeup Designer) is thrilled to be a part of the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres family. After touring as hair and makeup supervisor for eight years with numerous Broadway shows (Hairspray, The Wizard of Oz, Young Frankenstein the Musical, La Cage aux Folles, Flashdance the Musical), he has settled down and established roots here in the Twin Cities. Design credits include Chanhassen Dinner Theatres: Mamma Mia!, Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn, Disney’s Newsies, Grease, Sister Act, Camelot; Theater Latté Da: Oliver, Sweeney Todd, Gypsy; Artistry: Hairspray, Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, The Drowsy Chaperone; and The Hello Kitty Supercute Friendship Festival tour.
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DAN FOSS (Production Stage Manager) returned to CDT to stage manage Disney’s Beauty and the Beast four years ago and is very happy to be back. He began his career here at CDT as an actor appearing in some of the very first productions. He has also performed at the Guthrie Theater, Utah Shakespearean Theater, Theater-in-the-Round and Park Square Theatre. For the last 15 years, Dan was a dresser in New York City for several Broadway hits: Kinky Boots, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Shrek the Musical and Spamalot (to name a few)! He also did a little bit of acting Off-Broadway at the American Globe Theatre (Henry IV and V) and Random Songs of Ron Melrose at Triad Theater. “As always, thanks to B. Lee.”
JOHN TROW (Assistant Stage Manager/ Train Conductor/Ensemble) After spending 38 years acting in Minneapolis and Colorado, John is very happy to be working on the other side of production as assistant stage manager and deck manager. He is very grateful for the work Michael and Tam have provided him for the last 12 years. “Special thanks and love to Janet, Heather and Juliet.”
OUR THEATRE ALLIANCE Chanhassen Dinner Theatres and the University of Minnesota Duluth created “The Chanhassen Dinner Theatres and UMD Department of Theatre Educational and Professional Alliance” in 2012. This affiliation is a collaborative effort to provide a professional training program for UMD Department of Theatre students; to strengthen ties in an intentional, visible and mutually beneficial partnership between organizations; and to preserve the art form of musical theatre in our communities and state. CDT and UMD share distinguished reputations for their musical theatre programs and are locally, regionally and nationally recognized for quality and longevity. In 2014, the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres’ Scholarship Fund was established. Eligible UMD theatre students may apply!
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September 24Aretha and Her MenFeaturing Gwen Matthews, Kandii Matthews, Gevonee Ford, Jerry Eskridge, Matthew Hall & Justin Burk
September 15 - 18Takin’ It to the LimitA Tribute to the EaglesFeaturing the Fabulous Armadillos and the Collective Unconscious
September 19Just WhitneyFeaturing Beverly Savarin
August 26 - 28Rumours & DreamsThe Music of Fleetwood MacFeaturing Pamela Helmer McNeill, Mary Jane Alm & Jeff Engholm
August 19 - 20Piano MenElton John & Billy JoelFeaturing Phil Thompson
August 21Legends of CountryFeaturing Phil Thompson
September 11The Very Best of Sting & The PoliceFeaturing Toast and the Machine, plus Special Guests!
September 12You Know the SongsA Grand Celebration of the Music of Barry ManilowFeaturing André Venter
August 13 - 14100 Years of SinatraFeaturing the Andrew Walesch Big Band
September 3 - 4XpeditionA Tribute to Journey with a Salute to Kansas, Styx & Foreigner
September 10The Song Remains the Same JJHOF Does ZeppelinFeaturing Jonny James & the Hall of Fames
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October 8 - 9What a Little Moonlight Can DoFeaturing Ginger Commodore & Friends
September 25 - 26 Wild Angels The Women of Rock, Pop & Country Featuring Pamela Helmer McNeill, Mary Jane Alm & Aimée Lee
October 3Jennifer Grimm Sings Judy Garland
October 10The Soul of Daryl & JohnA Night of Hall & Oates
September 30 - October 2Her Majesty’s Royal SubjectsA Tribute to Queen Featuring Matt Riehle, Ben Bakken, Meghan Kreidler and Jonny James & the Hall of Fames
October 22 - 23Free Fallin’A Tribute to Tom Petty
October 17GladysA Night of Gladys KnightFeaturing MsArnise
October 24The Best of Tony Bennett & Diana KrallA Tribute
October 14Remembering the LegendThe Music of Lou RawlsFeaturing Johnnie Brown
October 15 - 16A Billy Joel State of MindAn Evening of the Songs of Billy JoelFeaturing Mick Sterling
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“Making it up as we go since 1989”
STEVIE RAY (Co-Founder/Executive Direc-tor), the only person in the country to design his own college degree in comedy, has entertained audiences since his first show at the age of nine. Stevie has opened for such stars as Paula Poundstone
and “Weird Al” Yankovic. He has been a noted keynote speaker and corporate trainer across the country for over 30 years and is the author of a dozen books. He is a nationally syndicated colum-nist for the Business Journal Newspapers. In his free time, he is a beekeeper and volunteers record-ing books on tape for the blind. Stevie has studied seven martial arts and hold black belts in four of them. At one point in his career, he was actually a bodyguard for Pee Wee Herman (yes, really). He lives in Burnsville with his wife and stepdaughter and learned his quick-thinking skills trying to win debates with them.
JOE HARSTAD (Artistic Director) took his first improv class at the age of fifteen, and has been practicing the art ever since. In 2015, Joe moved from performing to directing. Joe creates new troupes and develops new themes for the shows, directs performances at Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret, and directs the School of Improv, training new instructors as well as teaching improv and stand-up comedy classes himself. When not sitting in the director’s booth at Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret, you will often find Mr. Harstad in the sound and light booth, lending his talents as a technician (it also allows him to keep an eye on the troupe).
PAMELA MAYNE (Co-Founder/Director of Operations) co-founded Stevie Ray’s Improv Company with Stevie Ray in 1989 and has been the force behind the scenes ever since. Besides overseeing operations of the company, she has
created hits including O Little Town of Chanhassen, Y2K: How the Glitch Stole Christmas and The Full Santy. She co-produced two Minneapolis Improv events in 1996 and 1999 – the first national improv festivals in Minnesota – as well as three 26-hour comedy marathons to raise funds for charitable causes in the Twin Cities. Her work has been featured in the Star Tribune, Twin Cities Revue and the Minnesota Women’s Press. In 2010, she was honored with the Improv Pioneer award, recognizing her work in bringing new and emerging artists to the stage and advancing the art of improvisational theatre.
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MAIN STAGEOCT. 1968 How to Succeed…NOV. 1968 Arsenic and Old LaceNOV. 1968 The FantasticksDEC. 1968 The BoyfriendFEB. 1969 110 in the ShadeMAR. 1969 Charley’s AuntMAY 1969 Ten Nights in a BarroomJUN. 1969 CarouselJUL. 1969 Mr. RobertsAUG. 1969 Guys & DollsOCT. 1969 A Funny Thing…ForumDEC. 1969 West Side StoryFEB. 1970 Irma La DouceAPR. 1970 The Music ManJUN. 1970 Damn YankeesJUL. 1970 South PacificNOV. 1970 How to Succeed…FEB. 1971 A Flea in Her EarMAY 1971 The MatchmakerJUL. 1971 The Three CuckoldsSEPT. 1971 Black Comedy & AdaptationsNOV. 1971 Fiddler on the RoofNOV. 1972 My Fair LadySEPT. 1973 GypsyFEB. 1974 Chemin De FerMAY 1974 Oklahoma!NOV. 1974 BrigadoonMAR. 1975 A Little Night MusicJUL. 1975 Man of La ManchaNOV. 1975 Guys & DollsMAR. 1976 Ah, Wilderness!MAY 1976 Show BoatSEPT. 1976 A Flea in Her EarDEC. 1976 Anything GoesAPR. 1977 Finian’s RainbowOCT. 1977 CompanyJAN. 1978 Fiddler on the RoofNOV. 1978 CamelotOCT. 1979 CarouselMAY 1980 Annie Get Your GunMAR. 1981 The Sound of MusicFEB. 1982 The Music ManNOV. 1982 Hello, Dolly!JUN. 1983 Joseph…DreamcoatOCT. 1983 AnnieNOV. 1984 She Loves MeJUN. 1985 West Side StoryJAN. 1986 A Chorus LineSEPT. 1986 My Fair LadyJUL. 1987 Fiddler on the RoofMAR. 1988 The Mystery of Edwin DroodSEPT. 1988 42nd StreetMAR. 1989 Guys & DollsSEPT. 1989 Kiss Me, KateMAR. 1990 Damn YankeesJUL. 1990 The Music Man
NOV. 1990 CamelotAPR. 1991 Me & My GirlJUL. 1991 Oklahoma!NOV. 1991 Me & My GirlFEB. 1992 Hello, Dolly!JUL. 1992 South PacificNOV. 1992 The Sound of MusicJUL. 1993 Fiddler on the RoofJAN. 1994 PhantomJAN. 1995 42nd StreetFEB. 1996 Crazy For YouJAN. 1997 State FairJAN. 1998 BrigadoonNOV. 1998 Good News!AUG. 1999 Can-CanMAY 2000 Oklahoma!APR. 2001 My Fair LadyFEB. 2002 The Music ManOCT. 2002 CamelotMAY 2003 The Sound of MusicOCT. 2003 CatsJUN. 2004 AnnieOCT. 2004 Anything GoesAPR. 2005 Disney’s Beauty and the BeastNOV. 2005 West Side StoryJUN. 2006 Singin’ in the RainOCT. 2006 GreaseFEB. 2007 Irving Berlin’s Easter ParadeJUN. 2007 Les MisérablesNOV. 2007 Joseph…DreamcoatMAR. 2008 42nd StreetAUG. 2008 Swing!OCT. 2008 The ProducersFEB. 2009 Seven Brides For Seven BrothersJUN. 2009 Joseph…DreamcoatOCT. 2009 Oklahoma!JAN. 2010 FootlooseAUG. 2010 All Shook UpFEB. 2011 Jesus Christ SuperstarAUG. 2011 HairsprayJUN. 2012 XanaduOCT. 2012 Bye Bye BirdieAPR. 2013 Joseph…DreamcoatSEPT. 2013 Fiddler on the RoofFEB. 2014 Disney’s The Little MermaidSEPT. 2014 Hello, Dolly! FEB. 2015 Disney’s Mary PoppinsOCT. 2015 Sister ActMAR. 2016 Disney’s Beauty and the BeastSEPT. 2016 CamelotMAR. 2017 GreaseNOV. 2017 Sister ActMAR. 2018 Disney’s NewsiesOCT. 2018 Irving Berlin’s Holiday InnMAR. 2019 Mamma Mia!FEB. 2020 The Music Man (closed 3/20 - COVID)JUL. 2021 The Music Man
FIRESIDEAPR. 1978 VanitiesJUN. 1978 The Sunshine BoysOCT. 1978 LootMAR. 1979 The Robber BridegroomFEB. 1980 Equus
JUL. 1980 On Golden PondSEPT. 1981 LUVJAN. 1982 TintypesAUG. 1982 The FantasticksJAN. 1983 On Golden Pond26
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PLAYHOUSEMAY 1970 Under Milk WoodJUN. 1970 A Thurber CarnivalAUG. 1970 Brecht on Brecht and Oh! What a Lovely WarOCT. 1970 The FantasticksFEB. 1971 I Do! I Do!NOV. 1992 I Do Love the Holidays!JAN. 1993 I Do! I Do!AUG. 1993 Love LettersDEC. 1993 Ste vie Ray’s Comedy TroupeFEB. 1995 SweetheartsNOV. 1995 On ce again it’s ChristmasNOV. 1996 Once again It’s ChristmasNOV. 1997 A New York HolidayNOV. 1998 An Old Fashioned ChristmasNOV. 1999 Holiday TimesMAR. 2000 NunsenseNOV. 2000 Swingtime Holiday JAN. 2001 Forever PlaidNOV. 2001 Simply Christmas
JAN. 2002 Forever PlaidNOV. 2002 The Sounds of ChristmasFEB. 2003 Forever PlaidNOV. 2003 Christmas MemoriesMAR. 2004 The Big BangNOV. 2004 A Christmas PartyJAN. 2005 The Big BangNOV. 2005 Celebrate Christmas! MAR. 2006 The Musical of Musicals!JUL. 2006 The Male IntellectNOV. 2006 Christmas in the Big Apple JAN. 2007 The Male IntellectSEPT. 2007 The Wonder Bread YearsNOV. 2007 The Best of the HolidaysJAN. 2008 The Wonder Bread YearsNOV. 2008 Another Night…ChristmasNOV. 2009 Another Night…Christmas APR. 2010 Stevie Ray’s Comedy CabaretNOV. 2010 O Little Town of ChanhassenNOW PLAYING Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret
COURTYARD/THE CLUB
JUN. 1974 A Thousand ClownsJAN. 1975 SleuthJAN. 1976 What the Butler SawJUL. 1976 Oh, Coward!FEB. 1977 VanitiesMAR. 1978 Same Time, Next YearSEPT. 1979 Importance of Being EarnestFEB. 1980 Do You Turn Somersaults?JUN. 1980 What the Butler SawNOV. 1980 DeathtrapAPR. 1981 Blithe SpiritNOV. 1981 The PromiseAPR. 1982 Dial M for MurderSEPT. 1982 The Dining RoomAPR. 1983 On the AirDEC. 1983 Crimes of the Heart
JUL. 1984 Mass AppealAPR. 1986 SleuthNOV. 1986 Home for the HolidaysJAN. 1987 You & the Night & the MusicSEPT. 1987 The Middle AgesNOV. 1988 Holiday FolliesNOV. 1989 Your Holiday Show of ShowsJAN. 1990 Oil City SymphonyNOV. 1990 White NightsNOV. 1991 And so this is ChristmasNOV. 1993 One Fine ChristmasFEB. 1994 Say It with MusicNOV. 1994 Holiday Follies IIJAN. 1995 Stevie Ray’s Comedy TroupeNOV. 1995 I Do! I Do!
AUG. 1983 Mass AppealJUL. 1984 Quilters MAR. 1985 Talley’s Folly AUG. 1985 The Foreigner MAR. 1987 Beyond TherapyNOV. 1987 A Chanhassen ChristmasJAN. 1988 Private LivesJUL. 1988 The NerdJAN. 1989 Steel MagnoliasJUN. 1989 I Ought to Be in PicturesOCT. 1989 A Walk in the WoodsAUG. 1990 Greater TunaMAY 1991 GrouchoSEPT. 1991 Lend Me a TenorJAN. 1992 Shirley ValentineJAN. 1993 Chapter TwoOCT. 1993 Brighton Beach MemoirsSEPT. 1994 Nunsense IIMAY 1995 Honky-Tonk HighwaySEPT. 1995 I Do! I Do!NOV. 1995 Nunsense JamboreeOCT. 1996 Educating RitaAUG. 1997 The RainmakerOCT. 1998 Nuncrackers
FEB. 1999 Forever PlaidOCT. 1999 NuncrackersJAN. 2000 Forever PlaidNOV. 2000 NuncrackersFEB. 2001 I Ought to be in PicturesAUG. 2001 Forbidden BroadwaySEPT. 2002 Meshuggah-Nuns!SEPT. 2003 Silver Sizzles RevueOCT. 2003 NuncrackersJAN. 2004 The TaffetasSEPT. 2004 Oil City SymphonyMAR. 2005 Nunsensations!JAN. 2006 Mid-Life! The Crisis MusicalAUG. 2007 RespectAPR. 2008 Married Alive!NOV. 2008 Altar BoyzAPR. 2009 Always…Patsy ClineNOV. 2009 Nunset BoulevardSEPT. 2010 I Do! I Do!NOV. 2011 Plaid TidingsJAN. 2012 Forever PlaidNOV. 2012 Our Hometown Christmas PageantNOW PLAYING CDT Concert Series
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DININGOur chef is happy to consult with guests regarding special dietary concerns or requests; advance notice is appreciated. Please inquire with the box office at the time reservations are placed. We do not permit bringing in outside food or beverage items.
GRATUITYYour guest check will indicate a (prepaid) value of $18 for dinner, along with additional à la carte items purchased. Please consider your server for gratuity on dinner and à la carte items. Tips are generally not included on your ticket/guest check; however, if you have a party of 8 or more, an 18% gratuity will be added.
PAYMENT & POLICIESCash and major credit cards are accepted. Personal checks are not accepted. An ATM is located in the lobby. There are no refunds on tickets.
CAMERAS & ELECTRONIC DEVICESThe use of cameras and all recording devices (including mobile phones) is prohibited during the performance to comply with copyright laws and union regulations. Turn off or silence your device prior to the performance. Texting and use of mobile devices is prohibited during the performance. In addition, do not use our outlets to charge devices during your visit as it poses a tripping hazard to guests, performers and staff.
EMERGENCY EXITSIn the event of a power failure, illuminated emergency exit signs are activated.
DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIORWe reserve the right to escort disruptive patrons from the theatre at any time.
SMALL CHILDREN & INFANTSCDT productions are full-scale musical productions. Children aged 5 and above are welcomed. Children under age 5, including infants and toddlers, will not be admitted.
ACCESSIBLE SEATINGWhen making reservations, please inform the box office if you require accessible seating. Call 952.934.1525 and a reservationist will be happy to assist you.
SMOKINGSmoking of tobacco and e-cigarettes is prohibited in all areas of our facility. There is a smoking area located out the main doors to the left.
AUDIO DESCRIBED, SIGNED PERFORMANCES & LISTENING DEVICESAD/ASL performances are offered for most productions. Advance arrangements need to be requested at the time of purchase to ensure availability and proper seating. A limited number of assisted listening devices are available; please request one when you arrive for dinner.
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INFORMATION for our guests
OFFICERSPRESIDENT/ARTISTIC DIRECTOR: Michael Brindisi
VICE PRESIDENT/CHOREOGRAPHER: Tamara Kangas Erickson TREASURER/PRESIDENT OF VENUWORKS: Steven L. Peters;
GENERAL MANAGER: Solveig Theis; BUSINESS MANAGER: Paula Wegler SALES & MARKETING DIRECTOR: Joel D. Rainville; FOOD & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR: Mo Moore
MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES: VenuWorks; PRODUCER: The Chanhassen Theatre, LLC BOARD OF MANAGERS: Michael and Michelle Brindisi, Tamara and Peter Erickson,
Jim and Sandi Jensen, Doug and Beth Ann Lennick, Steve and Randi Peters
SALES AND MARKETINGPUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR: Kristen Howland
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF SALES: Peggy Lushine; MARKETING MANAGER: Nick Haug PR and CONTENT COORDINATOR: Brennen Thomas; NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR: Mike Vanneste
BOX OFFICE ASSISTANT MANAGER: Kaye Kreps; BOX OFFICE SUPERVISOR: Angel Whiteside EMCEE/PR SPECIALIST: Jay Reilly; EMCEES: Kevin Barnard, Nancy Nelson, Tom Ryan
GUEST RELATIONS: Thomas Schumacher; GROUP SALES SPECIALISTS: Monica Haigh-Griak, Brody Meinke WEDDINGS & EVENTS MANAGER: Robyn Anderson; WEDDINGS & EVENTS ASSISTANT: Genevieve Myran
RESERVATIONISTS: Barbara Bartels, Grace Fransen, Zoe Hartigan, Rebecca Hunkins, Terry Kehoe, Mary LeFevere, Debra Morem, Rachel Olson, Laurie Ryan
DOCENTS: Christine Austin-Roehler, Sandy Gilbert, Jo Gothmann, Jim Olson
ACCOUNTING AND ADMINISTRATIONHUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER: Amy Doeden; PAYROLL MANAGER: Mary Goetze
ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATES: Adam Davis, Bertha Marahrens
FOOD AND BEVERAGEEXECUTIVE CHEF: Mo Moore; FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGER: Lynda Pauly
ASSISTANT FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGER: Michael Davis; SMALL THEATRE MANAGER: Terri Anderson SUPERVISORS: Cheryl Anenson; PUB SUPERVISOR: Josh Brown; KITCHEN SUPERVISOR: Ubaldo Arteaga;
COOKS: Julian Abril, David Altrowitz, Pedro Arreola-Cortez, Esaul Arteaga Carrillo, Andrew Bortscheller, Irving Martinez, Jon Raymond, Nicholas Schwartz, Shawn Zuehl; PANTRY STAFF: Elijah Black, Cruz Cerero,
Daniela Cerero, Natalia Gomez Diaz, Joan McMillan, Michelle Parent, Briseyda Rios, Rolando Rios WAIT STAFF: Ernesto Almaraz, James Ball, Kirsten Boettcher, Mattea Borom, Sheila Buesing,
Nathan Buska, Coty Breault, Jordan Brown, Adam Davis, Catherine Egger, Jahmal Fisher, Anika Gustafson, Rochelle Grilla, Bria Hakel, Michelle Hegdahl, Jacob Helmstetter, Paul Hennen, Evan Johnson, Kimberly Johnson,
Kiley Juckel, Michael Kamerud, Nolan Johnson, Patricia Kuzara, Linnea Lynum, Renee Lynum, Claire Magoffin, Christian Marshall, Amanda Melsness, Leigh Ann Meyer, Melissa Morehouse,
Samantha Navarro-Murillo, Jennifer Ness, Stephanie Neumann, Walter Newbury, Robert Olson, Melissa Clark Patefield, Joanne Pauly, Tyron Schwantz, Daniel Smith, Anthony Stansberry,
John Stewart, Julie Stoll, Patti Trott, Danielle Zink SERVICE ASSISTANTS: Lawrence Beck, Eric Benson, Cody Bisek, Kathleen Boerbon, Luke Borom, Robert Breese,
Gillian Breyer, Abigail Carter, Jasmine Carter, Ashley Claver, Lacey Crawford, Rachel Eiden, Chloe Fischer, Daniel Greenside, Bryan Gustafson, Kara Hippen, Amy Horn, Delaney Hunter, Maxine Johnson, Kiley Juckel,
Seth Koehnen, Paul Kosmides, Melissa Laubach, Megan Littfin, Melissa Littfin, Danielle Melchior, Aria Miles, Faith Peterson, Daniel Ryan, Michael Swezey, Claire Taylor, Andrea Thomforde,
Megan Thompson, Abigail Westrum BAR SUPERVISOR: Dan Bakke; BARTENDERS: Sydney Anderson, Robin Frost, Bennett Klingman,
Patti Kohls, Chris Peplinski, Brian Russell, Marc Taylor, Erik Witt DISHROOM STAFF: Ernesto Almaraz Aleman, Humberto Almaraz, Paul Cota, Jason Dean,
Tomas Perez, Timothy Schug, Finch Souvannasoth, Hugh Tunstead HOST STAFF: Heidi Beall, Joanne Bethke, Elizabeth Bixby, Eudora Bixby, Kathie Broll, Mary Kay Copp,
Betty Eliason, Barbara Gustafson, Audrey Horman, Martha Johnston, Catherine Kelling, Jean Kingsrud, Denise Koehnen, Rachel Kosek, Meghan Lane, Jenna Leonard, Rachael Mock, Jenna Palmatier,
Darlene Pederson, Lauren Phillips, Roxana Robling, Margaret Ryther, Mary Schlender, Sandra Sharratt, Mary Stumpfl, Karen Tschida, Susan Wenkus, Lauren Winkelman;
BANQUET STAFF: Rachel Carlson, Emily Claver, Stacy Hanson, Eric Holtz, Vicki Holtz, Christopher Jimmy, Mary Jordan, Sydney Mason, Elliana Meier, Sheila Noble, Sharon Thomas, Kelsey Uecker
FACILITIES CREWMAINTENANCE MANAGER: Justin Ranum; HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR: Fidel Sanchez
MAINTENANCE: Steve Daly, Randy Felt, Justin Ranum, Mike Wegler CUSTODIANS/LAUNDRY: Kevin Kurvers, Mary Jordan, Timothy Reardon
SECURITY: Thomas Bahe, Aaron Busch, Michael Busch, Jason Burns, Thomas Fields, Troy Koubsky
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