Digital programs for events at Wharton Center for Performing Arts. 

Digital Programs

Disney Theatrical Group\
under the direction of

- Andrew Flatt
- Thomas Schumacher
- Anne Quart

presents

# **Disney's Beauty and the Beast**

## **The Musical**

- Music by\
**ALAN MENKEN**
- Lyrics by\
**HOWARD ASHMAN**\
**& TIM RICE**
- Book by\
**LINDA WOOLVERTON**

Starring

1. KYRA BELLE JOHNSON    
2. FERGIE L. PHILIPPE

- STEPHEN MARK LUKAS    
- DANNY GARDNER    
- KATHY VOYTKO    
- JAVIER IGNACIO 
- HARRY FRANCIS    
- KEVIN LIGON    
- HOLLY ANN BUTLER    
- CAMERON MONROE THOMAS 
- BEATRICE GODDARD BEGGS   
- LEVI BLAISE COLEMAN 

1. VINNY ANDALORO
2. BRIANNA ASCIONE
3. BENJAMIN CHENG
4. SPENCER DEAN
5. JULIAN MARCUS DE GUZMAN
6. MICHAEL DIKEGOROS
7. MASUMI IWAI
8. DARRELL T. JOE
9. EMILY LARGER
10. MATTHEW MARVIN
11. LENA MATTHEWS
12. CALEB MCARTHUR
13. CARSON HAMPTON PALMER
14. SAM ROSE PEARSON
15. KATIE POHLMAN
16. MELAINA RAIRAMO
17. ELLEN ROBERTS
18. GRACE MARIE RUSNICA
19. BEN SEARS
20. MICHAEL SELTZER
21. JASMINE PEARL VILLAROEL
22. KATE WESLER

- Managing Director,\
Disney Theatrical Group\
ANDREW FLATT

- Scenic Design\
STANLEY A. MEYER

- Costume Design\
ANN HOULD-WARD

- Lighting Design\
NATASHA KATZ

- Sound Design\
JOHN SHIVERS

- Hair & Make-Up Design\
DAVID H. LAWRENCE

- Illusion Design\
JIM STEINMEYER

- Projection/Video Design\
DARREL MALONEY

- Movement Coordinator\
LORENZO PISONI

- Casting\
THE TRC COMPANY\
KEVIN METZGER-TIMSON, CSA\
PETER VAN DAM, CSA

- General Manager\
MYRIAH BASH

- Technical Supervisor\
MARTIJN APPELO

- Production Supervisor\
JASON TRUBITT

- Associate Director\
SAM SCALAMONI

- Associate Choreographers\
JENNIFER RIAS\
ERIN N. MOORE

- Production Stage Manager\
ANDREW BACIGALUPO

- Company Manager\
MAIA SUTTON

- Dance Music Arrangements\
DAVID CHASE

- Music Coordinator\
MICHAEL AARONS

- Music Director/Conductor\
DAVID ANDREWS ROGERS

Executive Producer\
ANNE QUART

Orchestrations\
DANNY TROOB

Music Supervision and Arrangements\
**MICHAEL KOSARIN**

Production Conceived by\
**ROB ROTH**

Directed and Choreographed by\
**MATT WEST**

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**ACT I**

- Prologue	
- **Narrator**
- “Belle”	
- **Belle, Gaston, Ensemble**

Wolf Attack #1

- “Me”*	
- **Gaston, Belle**
- “Belle” (Reprise)	
- **Belle**
- “Home”*	
- **Belle**
- “Home”* (Tag)	
- **Mrs. Potts, Madame**
- “Gaston”	
- **Gaston, Lefou, Ensemble**
- “Gaston” (Reprise)	
- **Gaston, Lefou**
- “Be Our Guest”	
- **Lumiere, Mrs. Potts, Madame, Ensemble**
- “If I Can’t Love Her”*	
- **Beast**


**ACT II**\
Entr’acte/Wolf Attack #2 

- “Something There”	
- **Belle, Beast, Mrs. Potts, Cogsworth, Lumiere**
- “Human Again”	
- **Lumiere, Mrs. Potts, Cogsworth, Chip,  Madame, Babette, Ensemble**
- “Beauty and the Beast”	
- **Mrs. Potts**
- “If I Can’t Love Her”* (Reprise)	
- **Beast**
- “A Change In Me”*	
- **Belle**
- “The Mob Song”	
- **Gaston, Ensemble**
- “Home”* (Reprise)	
- **Belle**
- Transformation*/Finale Ultimo	
- **Company**

Music by Alan Menken. *Lyrics by Tim Rice.  All other lyrics by Howard Ashman.

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THERE WILL BE ONE 20-MINUTE INTERMISSION.


musical numbers

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The Christman Company

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(in order of appearance)

- Enchantress	
- KATE WESLER 
- Beast	
- FERGIE L. PHILIPPE
- Belle	
- KYRA BELLE JOHNSON
- Bookseller	
- BEN SEARS
- Lefou	
- HARRY FRANCIS
- Gaston	
- STEPHEN MARK LUKAS 
- Village Lasses	
- MELAINA RAIRAMO, JASMINE PEARL VILLAROEL, KATE WESLER 
- Maurice	
- KEVIN LIGON
- Cogsworth	
- JAVIER IGNACIO 
- Lumiere	
- DANNY GARDNER
- Babette	
- CAMERON MONROE THOMAS
- Mrs. Potts	
- KATHY VOYTKO
- Chip (at certain performances)	
- BEATRICE GODDARD BEGGS
- Chip (at certain performances) 	
- LEVI BLAISE COLEMAN
- Madame 	
- HOLLY ANN BUTLER
- Monsieur D’Arque	
- SPENCER DEAN
- Ensemble	
- BENJAMIN CHENG, SPENCER DEAN, JULIAN MARCUS De GUZMAN, MICHAEL DIKEGOROS, Masumi Iwai, DARRELL T. JOE, EMILY LARGER, MELAINA RAIRAMO, GRACE MARIE RUSNICA, BEN SEARS, JASMINE PEARL VILLAROEL, KATE WESLER

1. Voice of Prologue Narrator
2. Angela Lansbury

**SWINGS**\
VINNY ANDALORO, LENA MATTHEWS, CALEB McARTHUR, SAM ROSE PEARSON, ELLEN ROBERTS, MICHAEL SELTZER

**VACATION SWINGS**\
BRIANNA ASCIONE, MATTHEW MARVIN, CARSON HAMPTON PALMER, KATIE POHLMAN

**UNDERSTUDIES**\
Understudies never substitute for listed players unless announced at the time  of the performance.

Belle: MELAINA RAIRAMO, GRACE MARIE RUSNICA\
Beast: BENJAMIN CHENG, CALEB McARTHUR\
Gaston: BENJAMIN CHENG, CALEB McARTHUR\
Mrs. Potts: EMILY LARGER, SAM Rose PEARSON\
Lumiere: MICHAEL DIKEGOROS, BEN SEARS\
Cogsworth: SPENCER DEAN, MICHAEL DIKEGOROS\
Lefou: JULIAN MARCUS De GUZMAN, MICHAEL SELTZER\
Maurice: SPENCER DEAN, BEN SEARS\
Madame: EMILY LARGER, SAM ROSE PEARSON\
Babette: MELAINA RAIRAMO, JASMINE PEARL VILLAROEL

**DANCE CAPTAIN**\
SAM ROSE PEARSON

**Assistant DANCE CAPTAIN**\
MICHAEL SELTZER

**FIGHT CAPTAIN**\
MICHAEL SELTZER

**THE BEAUTY AND THE BEAST ORCHESTRA**\
**Conductor:  David Andrews Rogers**\
Associate Conductors: Connor Doran; Josh Tatsuo Cullen\
Violin: Ryu Mitsuhashi\
Flute/Piccolo/Alto Flute: Dane Andersen\
Clarinet/Flute/Bass Clarinet: David Orlicz\
Trumpet/Flugelhorn/Piccolo Trumpet: Tim Burke\
French Horn: Sarah Younker\
Trombone/Bass Trombone: Megan O’Malley\
Drums/Percussion: Gary Seligson\
Music Associate/Keyboard Swing: Michael Hopewell\
Keyboards: Connor Doran, Josh Tatsuo Cullen

Music Coordinator: Michael Aarons, M-Squared Music\
Associate Music Coordinator: Anja Wood, M-Squared Music\
Music Preparation: Anixter Rice Music Services

cast

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Kyra Belle Johnson

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Fergie L. Philippe

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Stephen Mark Lukas

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Danny Gardner

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Kathy Voytko

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Javier Ignacio

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Harry Francis

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Kevin Ligon 

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Holly Ann Butler

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Cameron Monroe Thomas

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Beatrice Goddard Beggs

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Levi Blaise Coleman 

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Vinny Andaloro

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Brianna Ascione

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Benjamin Cheng

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Spencer Dean

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Julian Marcus  De Guzman

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Michael Dikegoros

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Masumi Iwai

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Darrell T. Joe

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Emily Larger

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Matthew Marvin

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Lena Matthews

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Caleb McArthur

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Carson  Hampton Palmer

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Sam Rose Pearson

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Katie  Pohlman

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Melaina Rairamo

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Ellen Roberts

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Grace Marie Rusnica

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Ben Sears

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Michael Seltzer

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Jasmine Pearl Villaroel

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Kate Wesler

**ANGELA LANSBURY** (*Voice of the Prologue Narrator*) enjoyed a career spanning almost 75 years in film, stage and television. Winner of five Tony Awards®, her Broadway credits include *Hotel Paradiso* (1957), *A Taste of Honey* (1960), *Anyone Can Whistle* (1964), *Mame* (1966, Tony Award®), *Dear World* (1968, Tony Award®), *Gypsy* (1974, Tony Award®), *Sweeney Todd* (1979, Tony Award®), *Deuce* (2007), *Blithe Spirit* (2009, Tony Award®), *A Little Night Music* (2010) and *The Best Man* (2012). She appeared in over 60 motion pictures including *Gaslight* (Academy Award Nomination), *National Velvet*, *The Harvey Girls*, *State of the Union*, *The Portrait of Dorian Gray* (Academy Award® Nomination), *Samson and Delilah*, *The Court Jester*, *The Long Hot Summer*, *The Manchurian Candidate* (Academy Award Nomination), *The World of Henry Orient* and *Death on the Nile*. In 1991 she was the voice of Mrs. Potts in Disney's animated feature, *Beauty and the Beast*. From 1984-1996 she made television history starring as Jessica Fletcher on "Murder, She Wrote," the longest-running detective drama series in TV history, winning four of her six Golden Globe Awards. In 2013 she was awarded an Oscar for Lifetime Achievement in Motion Pictures. She was named a Dame of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II. Lansbury passed away peacefully on October 11, 2022, just five days shy of her 97th birthday.

**KYRA BELLE JOHNSON** (*Belle*) is honored to bring this magical story back to the stage. She previously toured as Sophie in the National Tour of *Mamma Mia!* TV/Film Credits: *Damned If You Do, Role Play*, and "FBI." Proud alumna of Texas State's BFA Musical Theatre Program. Huge thanks to DGRW and Disney for making this dream come true. Endless gratitude to Colin and her family, given and chosen, for their steadfast love and support.\
@kyrabellejohnson

**FERGIE L. PHILIPPE** (*Beast*). Grateful to be making his Disney wishes come true! Broadway: *Hamilton* as Hercules Mulligan and James Madison, *Camelot* as Sir Sagramore/King Arthur u/s. Off Broadway: Jason Robert Brown's *The Connector* as Bob/Willis. On television: "The Good Fight," "Law and Order: SVU" and "The Gilded Age." Film: *Space Cadet*. Puppetry: *Aanika's Elephants, Jupiter's Journey to Earth, Rescue Rue* and Disney's *The Little Mermaid*. He sends his love to Rose, his family and Disney World. Insta - @fergsters95 

**STEPHEN MARK LUKAS** (*Gaston*). Broadway/Tour: Nick Arnstein in *Funny Girl, The Book of Mormon*. Regional: Paper Mill, Goodspeed, Ogunquit, Maltz Jupiter, Westport Country Playhouse. Television: "Elsbeth," "FBI: Most Wanted," "Gossip Girl." Love to my family and B. Follow along:\
@smlukas 

**DANNY GARDNER** (*Lumiere*). Broadway: *Dames At Sea, A Christmas Carol, Flying Over Sunset*. Off-Broadway: *Lady, Be Good!* (City Center Encores!), The NY Summer Spectacular (Radio City). National Tours: *White Christmas, 42nd Street*. Regional: *Crazy For You* (Signature Theater), *Mary Poppins* (Seattle 5th Avenue). Love to my wife, castmate Emily.\
www.danny-gardner.com @dannyjgnyc

**KATHY VOYTKO** (*Mrs. Potts*). Broadway: *The Music Man, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, Tuck Everlasting, Next To Normal, The Pirate Queen, The Frogs, Nine, Oklahoma!* Tours: *Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Gentleman's Guide...* Thank you Disney, the amazing *BATB* company, TRC & CGF! For my loves: John, Alena, & Evelyn.

**JAVIER IGNACIO** (*Cogsworth*). Broadway: *Company* (Jamie, Peter, Andy u/s); *Side Show* (Houdini/Dog Boy). National Tour: *Company* (Peter); Fiasco's *Into the Woods*. Off-Broadway: Fiasco's *Twelfth Night* (Sebastian); PublicWorks' *Twelfth Night*; Encores! *Call Me Madam*. Regional Theatres: La Jolla Playhouse, The Kennedy Center, The Asolo Rep and MTWichita. Wichita State University Alum. AEA. www.JavierIgnacio.com 

**HARRY FRANCIS** (*Lefou*). London/West End: *Mary Poppins, Cats, Wicked, A Chorus Line, Barnum, Pippin, The Book of Mormon*. Tours: *Cats, Hairspray, West Side Story, Edward Scissorhands*. US: *West Side Story, Cats, Newsies, Jersey Boys* and *Elvis*. @HarryRFrancis

**KEVIN LIGON** (*Maurice*). 12 Broadway shows including *Hello, Dolly!, The Producers, The Secret* *Garden*. Regional: Arthur Whittington in *An Old-Fashioned Family Murder* (New Theatre), Herr Schultz in *Cabaret* (Goodspeed), Pirelli in *Sweeney Todd* (Kennedy Center). TV: "Blue Bloods," "The Good Fight," "Law & Order: SVU."

**HOLLY ANN BUTLER** (*Madame*). Broadway: *Come From Away, Diana the Musical, On the Town, How to Succeed..., Grease*. National Tours: *Evita, Shrek, Jersey Boys*. TV/Film: *Diana the Musical, A Holiday Spectacular,* "Figure It Out." Instagram:\
@performingpinup. Thanks to my husband, Steven.

**CAMERON MONROE THOMAS** (*Babette*), TXST MT 2025, is thrilled to make her National Tour debut with *BATB*! Recent credits: *Sister Act* (Tina/Ensemble) and *BATB* (Ensemble) at The Muny and *Beautiful* (Lucille/Shirelle) at The ZACH. Philippians 4:13.

**BEATRICE GODDARD BEGGS** (*Chip at certain performances*) is joyfully celebrating her National Tour debut! She hopes to inspire other kids to bravely chase their dreams. With gratitude to Avalon Artists, Bercy Talent & CalliCo, she dedicates this show to her little brother, Teddy.\
@beatrice_b_adventure_diary

**LEVI BLAISE COLEMAN** (*Chip at certain performances*). Debut tour! Levi thanks JESUS; Disney Theatrical Group; TRC Company; Kim Pedell/Zoom Talent; David Gilbert/Zuri Agency; Amelia DeMayo/Glenn Gordon & bergenPACPAS; Jessi Clayton/ThePrepNY; The Ailey School; family & friends. IG: @leviblaise

**VINNY ANDALORO** (*Swing*) is thrilled to be twirling on the road again! National Tours: *Funny Girl, Cats*. Regional: Ogunquit, NSMT, The LEX. BFA, The Boston Conservatory. Love to my amazing family, friends, mentors, and incredible fiancé, Jackson. IG: @vinny__andaloro

**BRIANNA ASCIONE** (*Vacation Swing*). National Tour debut! Credits: Broadway At Music Circus, Goodspeed Musicals, Bucks County Playhouse. Marymount Manhattan 2022. Huge thanks to Suite Talent and Disney. All the love to my family and friends for their love and support! @briannajascione

**BENJAMIN CHENG** (*Ensemble*). National tour debut! Memphis, TN native and recent CCM graduate. Many thanks to HCKR and The TRC Company. And thanks to God and my family for their constant love and support! Colossians 3:16-17. @benjamin.s.cheng

**SPENCER DEAN** (*Monsieur D'Arque*, *Ensemble*). National Tour debut!! Regional: MUNY, Goodspeed, NSMT, Weston, City Springs. TV: "Marvelous Mrs. Maisel." BFA: Boston Conservatory. Thanks to The TRC Company, Lucille and The Hybrid Agency. Immense love to friends & family,\
especially mom - you are my rock! @JSpencerDean;\
www.Spencer-Dean.com

**JULIAN MARCUS De GUZMAN** (*Ensemble*). Broadway: *Beetlejuice, Newsies, Hello, Dolly!, Miss Saigon*. BFA Dance & Sociology, UC Irvine. Filipino. San Francisco Bay Area Born & Raised. Thankful for the DeGuzman's, Jo, CESD, Canaan, Joni, Coyote. Isang bagsak! @julianofguzman

**MICHAEL DIKEGOROS** (*Ensemble*). National tour debut! Off Broadway: The York. Regional: Ogunquit, Tuacahn, Music Theatre Wichita. Commercial: Holiday Inn Club Vacations. Elon BFA MT. Love to CTG, The TRC Company, his family, friends, Brady and Ellie. michaeldikegoros.com @m_dikegoros

**MASUMI IWAI** (*Ensemble*). Thrilled to be back on the road! Credits, Broadway: *Funny Girl* (OBC); Regional/Tours: *FLY* (La Jolla Playhouse), *The King and I* (National Tour). Much love to friends and family both in Japan and US! @mmmasssun

**DARRELL T. JOE** *(Ensemble*). So excited to share this "tale as old as time" around the country! Broadway: *Spamalot*. Off Broadway: *Cheek to Cheek* (York). National Tours: *Jesus Christ Superstar*. Regional: Goodspeed, Muny, DCPA, TUTS, Maltz and more! @darrelltjoe 

**EMILY LARGER** (*Ensemble*). National Tours: *Elf* (Kennedy Center, MSG), *The 39 Steps*. Regional/NY: *Dirty Rotten Scoundrel*s (Christine), *Billy Elliot, Cabaret* (Goodspeed)*,* *A Chorus Line* (Cassie). Sharing this adventure with her loves Danny, Jack, and Maple! emilylarger.com

**MATTHEW MARVIN** (*Vacation Swing*). National Tour: *Elf The Musical*. Regional: Tuacahn, Riverside, Fulton, Maine State, Stages STL, ACT of Connecticut, Cincinnati Playhouse, The LEX. Film: *Doubt*. BFA: MMC. Thanks to Avalon Artists Group, the *BATB* team and The TRC Company! @matthewmarvin.

**LENA MATTHEWS** (*Swing*) is thrilled to be a part of *BATB*! Broadway: *Trisha Paytas' Big Broadway Dream*. Off-Broadway: *A Sign of the Times*. Tour/Regional: *Jesus Christ Superstar, Newsies, Carousel*. Love and gratitude to my father Bob Matthews and my team at Suite talent! @_lenamatthews

**CALEB McARTHUR** (*Swing*). National Tour Debut! University of Michigan BFA Musical Theatre Alum. Thank you to his agents at Henderson Hogan, his devoted teachers and his loved ones who have helped make this dream come true. @calebbmcarthur

**CARSON HAMPTON PALMER** (*Vacation Swing*) is excited to be making his National Tour debut! Regional: Sacramento Music Circus, MTWichita. Many thanks to his family, friends, CTG, Creative Team, TRC, and Disney for making his dreams come true. BFA: TXST. @carsonhamptonpalmer

**SAM ROSE PEARSON** (*Swing, Dance Captain*). (they/she) National tour debut! TV/Film: "The Equalizer," "Evil Lives Here." Regional: Asolo Rep, NC Theater, New London Barn Playhouse, Forestburgh Playhouse. Elon Music Theatre BFA Alum. Endless thanks to HCKR, Disney, and their family - given, found and chosen. @sampearson___

**KATIE POHLMAN** (*Vacation Swing*). Broadway: *Aladdin*. National Tours: *Aladdin*, *Bandstand*. Regional: Paper Mill Playhouse, MTWichita, Muny; SNL; Oklahoma City University Dance. Many thanks to The Mine, Disney Theatrical Group and Andrew. Love to my amazing nieces and nephews!

**MELAINA RAIRAMO** (*Village Lass, Ensemble*) is overjoyed to be here! Regional: Guthrie, Fulton, Maine State. Proud UATD alum. Endless gratitude to family, friends, and the *Beauty* team—this dream wouldn't be possible without you. Roll Tide!\
@Melaina_Rairamo

**ELLEN ROBERTS** (*Swing*). National Tour Debut! Boston Conservatory class of 2025. Credits: *Frozen, Jersey Boys* (NSMT)*, Beautiful, Jersey Boys, The Bodyguard* (TBTS). LINK Class 6. Thanks to Michelle Chasse, Daniel Hoff Agency, and love to her family.

**GRACE MARIE RUSNICA** (*Ensemble*). National tour debut! Pittsburgh native and recent graduate of CCM. Off-Broadway: *Monte Cristo*. Regional: Paper Mill Playhouse, The Muny. TV: "American Idol." All my love to the whole *BATB* team, Henderson Hogan, and my family! @gracerusnica

**BEN SEARS** (*Bookseller, Ensemble*). (he/him) Pizza Enthusiast! Broadway: *The Heart of Rock & Roll* (OBC). National Tours: *CATS* (1st Nat'l), *A Bronx Tale*. Love to The A Squad, my agents, Peter Van Dam & my Family. As always, this is for Dad.

**MICHAEL SELTZER** (*Swing, Assistant Dance Captain, Fight Captain*). Broadway: *West Side Story*. 1st National Tour: *Back to the Future*. Regional: The Old Globe, Asolo Rep, Sacramento Music Circus, The Muny, Weston Theater Company. BFA Musical Theater: The Boston Conservatory. Love to The Bloc Agency and family.

**JASMINE PEARL VILLAROEL** (*Village Lass, Ensemble*) completed her BFA at Temple University ('25) while in the Original Broadway Cast of *The Great Gatsby*! Endless love and thanks to family, friends & teachers for everything. Wishing on stars & working hard! @jasmine.villaroel

**KATE WESLER** (*Enchantress*, *Village Lass, Ensemble*). Broadway: *Harmony* (OBC). Tours: *Chicago* (Roxie), *Pippin* (Fastrada). TV/Film: "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" (Principal Dancer), *Caught Stealing* (Principal Dancer). Julianne Hough Residency (Dancer). CCM graduate. Grateful for this team. Love to my family. www.katewesler.com\
@kate.wesler

Opening Night - October 14, 2025

**Staff for BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Worldwide**

- General Manager	
- Myriah Bash 
- Production Supervisor	
- Jason Trubitt 
- Technical Supervision	
- Dave Churchill 
- Associate General Manager	
- Alex Reyes 
- Associate Director	
- Sam Scalamoni
- Supervising Resident Director	
- Steve Bebout
- Associate Choreographers	
- Jenn Rias, Erin N. Moore 
- Movement Coordinator	
- Lorenzo Pisoni 
- Associate Scenic Designer	
- Christine Peters 
- UK Associate Costume Designer	
- Jack Galloway 
- US Associate Costume Designer	
- Sam Fleming 
- Associate Lighting Designer	
- Craig Stelzenmuller 
- Moving Light Programmer	
- Sean Beach 
- Associate Sound Designer	
- Kevin Kennedy 
- Associate Hair & Make-Up Designer	
- Ashley Roller
- UK Associate Video Designer	
- Alessandro Uragallo
- Producing and Development Director	
- Hunter Chancellor 
- Production Coordinator	
- Jake Catsaros 

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- SENIOR PUBLICIST	
- DENNIS CROWLEY
- PUBLICIST	
- AMY KATZ 

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**Staff for BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tour**

- COMPANY MANAGER	
- Maia Sutton
- Assistant Company Manager	
- Aaron Ward
- Production Stage Manager	
- Andrew Bacigalupo 
- Stage Manager	
- Caitlin Kellermeyer 
- Assistant Stage Managers	
- Malashia Carter, Kristin Stewart 
- Dance Captain	
- Sam Rose Pearson
- Assistant Dance Captain	
- Michael Seltzer
- Fight Captain	 
- Michael Seltzer
- Production Assistants	
- Isaac Byler, Caroline Duffin 

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- Technical Supervisor	
- Martijn Appelo 
- Touring Technical Supervisor	
- Noah Kern
- Technical Operations Specialist	
- James Garner
- Production Carpenter	
- Patrick Eviston
- Production Automation	
- Jem Hodgson 
- Head Carpenter	
- Nick Ray 
- Automation Carpenter	
- Mitch Ponikiski
- Deck Carpenter	
- Lakin Freedle 
- Flyperson	
- Ashton Hill 
- Production Electricians	
- Patrick Johnston, Jimmy Fedigan 
- Production Video	
- Dan Mueller 
- Head Electrician	
- Dawn Kenseth 
- Lead Follow Spot	
- Jacob Ryan
- Deck Electrician/Video	
- Mitchell Dailey 
- Production Properties	
- Jennifer A. Kramer
- Head Properties	
- Andrew Crawford
- Assistant Properties	
- Taryn Nicole
- Production Sound	
- Nick Borisjuk
- Head Sound	 
- Will Koch
- Assistant Sound	
- Jake Delgado 
- Crew Swings/Advance	
- Kate Spradling, Tiffany White
- Wardrobe Supervisor	
- Élisè M. Packee 
- Assistant Wardrobe	
- Maya Patrick 
- Hair & Make-Up Supervisor	
- Haley Richardson
- Hair & Make-Up Assistant	
- Andrew Ozbun
- Tutor/Child Guardian	
- Melissa Waters 
- Athletic Trainer	
- Jael Hudson 

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- Assistant Lighting Designer	
- Brandon Rosen 
- Scenic Assistant	
- Jeff Hinchee
- Costume Department Coordinator/Assistant	
- Brendan Woods
- Fabric Manager	
- Steven Feldman
- Fitting Assistant	
- Annette Lovece
- Stitcher	
- Matthew P. Freeman 
- Special Projects	
- Kevin Foster II
- Moving Light Assistant	
- Jonah Camiel
- US Video Assistant & Animator	
- Stefania Bulbarella
- US Video Programmer	
- Andrew “Gus” Gusciora 
- Casting Associate	
- Olivia Paige West
- Music Coordinator	
- Michael Aarons 
- KeyComp Music Programming	
- Christoph Buskies, Torben Köhler, Gerrit Netzlaff 
- Music Preparation	
- Anixter Rice Music Services
- Dialect Coach
- Deborah Hecht
- Children’s Tutoring
- On Location Education
- Associate to Mr. Menken
- Rick Kunis

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- Production Photography	
- Matthew Murphy 
- Payroll	
- Cathy Guerra, Marie Caringal, Calvin Gin
- Director, Financial Accounting	
- Patrick Matarazzo 
- Manager, Financial Accounting	
- Jordon Loyo
- Corporate Immigration Counsel	
- Fabricio Lopez 
- Risk Management	
- Johan Kangas, Matthew Rooney 
- Corporate Music Counsel	
- Donna Cole-Brulé
- Corporate Privacy Counsel	
- Anjelica Bader 
- Housing Services	
- Road Rebel Global 

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**THE TRC COMPANY**\
Claire Burke CSA, Kevin Metzger-Timson CSA,\
Xavier Rubiano CSA, Peter Van Dam CSA,\
Tara Rubin CSA, Merri Sugarman CSA,\
Louis DiPaolo CSA, Spencer Gualdoni CSA,\
Olivia Paige West CSA, Frankie Ramirez CSA

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**CREDITS**\
Scenery constructed by Great Lakes Scenic Studios and F&D Scene Changes. Automation and Additional Scenery by Silicon Theatre Scenery B.V. Additional Scenery and Automation by PRG Scenic Technologies. Additional Scenery by Scenic Art Studios. Soft Goods by Rose Brand, J&C Joel, and Big Image Systems. Lighting, Audio, and Video Equipment by PRG Broadway. Props by Marcus Hall Props, Bad Monkey Props, BB Props, and The Specialists Ltd. Illusion Effects by WK Magic. Special Effects equipment by LUMINOUS and J&M Special Effects. Handlesticks Designs by Jeremy Chernick. Costumes by Eric Winterling Costumes, Das Gewand, Phil Reynolds Costumes, Blackheath Park Fine Costumes, Arel Studio, Arnold Levine Millinery, Charles Hanrahan Costumes, Parsons-Meares, Ltd., Randy Carfagno Productions, Pintler Costumes and Technologies, Dress 4 Dance, On Stage, Sky NYC. Custom shoes by La Duca, T.O. Dey Shoes, World Tone Dance Shoes. Wig Construction by Backstage Artistry. Prosthetic Makeup by Joshua Turi/Designs to Deceive and Applied Arts. Trucking provided by Clark Transfer, Inc.

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Makeup provided by  M.A.C.

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Beauty and the Beast rehearsed at the New 42nd Street Studios®

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is a registered trademark owned by  The Walt Disney Company and used under special license 
by Disney Theatrical Group.

Beauty and the Beast National Tour proudly participates in Touring Green. We transport our theatrical equipment on a carbon neutral basis with Clark Transfer in association with NativeEnergy.com. For more information on this program, please visit [clarktransfer.com](https://clarktransfer.com/touring-green/).

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The actors and stage managers employed in this production are members of Actors’ Equity Association, The Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

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The Stagehands, Wardrobe, Makeup and Hair employees in this production are represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees.

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United Scenic Artists • Local USA 829 of the I.A.T.S.E. represents the Designers & Scenic Artists for the American Theatre
The Musicians, Conductors, Music Preparation Personnel and Librarians employed in this production are members of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada.

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

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The Director and Choreographer are members of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, a national theatrical labor union.

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 This production is produced by a member of The Broadway League in collaboration with our professional union-represented employees.

under the direction of

Andrew Flatt\
Managing Director

Thomas Schumacher\
Chief Creative Officer

Anne Quart\
Executive Producer

**Creative & Production**

- VP, Creative Development	
- Ben Famiglietti
- VP, Production	
- Randy Meyer
- Director, Creative Development	
- Caley Beretta
- Director, Producing & Development	
- Hunter Chancellor
- Director, Technical Production	
- Dave Churchill
- General Manager	
- Myriah Bash
- General Manager	
- Kerry McGrath
- General Manager	
- Thomas Schlenk
- Sr. Production Supervisor	
- Kathleen E Purvis
- Production Supervisor	
- Lisa Dawn Cave
- Production Supervisor	
- Holly Coombs
- Production Supervisor	
- Jason Trubitt
- Production Supervisor, Live Events	
- Elizabeth Boulger
- Associate General Manager	
- Christina Huschle
- Associate General Manager	
- Margie McGlone
- Associate General Manager	
- Alex Reyes
- Sr. Manager, Technical Production	
- Martijn Appelo
- Sr. Manager, Production Operations	
- James Garner
- Manager, Creative Production	
- Estee Dechtman
- Asst. Manager, Creative Development	
- Hannah Dawe

**Licensed Partnerships & Brand Management**

- SVP, Licensed Partnerships & Brand Management	
- Angelo Desimini
- VP, Marketing, Publicity, Sales & Education	
- Elizabeth Findlay 
- VP, Sales & Analytics	
- Nick Falzon
- Director, Worldwide Publicity & Communications	
- Michael Cohen
- Director, Marketing	
- Lauren Daghini
- Director, Live Ticketed Events & Licensed Partnerships	
- Michael Height
- Director, Sales & Ticketing	
- Paul Martucci
- Director, Education & Audience Engagement	
- Lisa Mitchell
- Director, Licensed Partnerships	
- Ann Myers
- Director, Licensed Partnerships	
- David R Scott
- Associate Creative Director	
- Eric Emch
- Sr. Manager, Publicity & Licensed Partnerships	
- Gregory Boilard
- Sr. Manager, Global Sales
- Nicholas Faranda
- Sr. Manager, Integrated Planning	
- Greg Josken
- Sr. Manager, Education, Access & Inclusion	
- Sarah Kenny
- Sr. Manager, Live Ticketed Events & Licensed Partnerships	
- Jon Meeker
- Sr. Manager, Digital Marketing	
- Peter Tulba
- Manager, Licensing Operations	
- Erin Breznitsky
- Manager, Social Media	
- Alfredo D’Uva
- Manager, Video Content	
- Brandon Fake
- Manager, Ticketing Services & Operations	
- Nicholas Leonard
- Manager, Yield Management	
- Mark Shultz
- Manager, Licensed Partnerships & International Production	
- Lisa Weiner
- Manager, Group Sales	
- Heather West
- Asst. Manager, DTC Marketing	
- Meagan DiPolo
- Asst. Manager, Live Ticketed Events & Licensed Partnerships	
- Talia Escobedo
- Asst. Manager, Education & Audience Engagement	
- Renita James
- Asst. Manager, Digital Education Programs	
- Julie Ann Arbiter
- Asst. Manager, Marketing	
- Bryce Payne
- Graphic Designer 	
- Dana Saragnese
- Production Designer	
- Kevin Calhoun 

**Domestic Touring**

- VP, Domestic Touring & Regional Engagements	
- Jack Eldon
- Director, Domestic Touring	
- Michael Buchanan
- Director, Regional Engagements	
- Scott A Hemerling
- Director, Regional Engagements	
- Kelli Palan
- Manager, Domestic Touring Operations	
- Peyton Farmer
- Manager, Domestic Touring	
- Caitlin Mullins

**Merchandise**

- VP, Merchandise & Sales Operations	
- Alyssa Somers
- Director, Sales, Licensing, & Operations	
- Valerie Cirillo
- Sr. Manager, Buying, Planning & Logistics	
- Violeta Lin
- Manager, Global Licensed Brands	
- Samantha Cascio
- Manager, Product Development	
- Kevin Kiniry
- Merchandise Planner	
- Jimmisaul Blake
- Asst. Manager, Merchandise	
- Monica Cotallat
- Asst. Manager, Licensed Brands	
- Elli Stovall-Brown
- Merchandise Logistics Specialist	
- Tianfu Chen
- Technical Support Specialist	
- Andy Ng
- Sr. Retail Manager	
- Mario Mey
- Onsite Retail Manager	
- Dana Collins
- Onsite Retail Asst. Manager	
- Andrew Melendez
- Onsite Retail Asst. Manager	
- Adam Flowers

**International**

- VP, International, Europe	
- Fiona Thomas

**Labor Relations**

- Director, Labor Relations	
- Tony Thomas
- Manager, Labor Relations	
- Bert Piper 

**Business Affairs and Legal Counsel**

- SVP, Business Affairs & Legal Counsel	
- Seth Stuhl
- Director, Business Affairs & Legal Counsel	
- Albert T. Kim
- Director, Business Affairs & Legal Counsel	
- Camele-Ann White
- Paralegal Manager	
- Jessica White
- Paralegal Specialist	
- Andrew Harlan
- Paralegal	
- Vivian Chiu

**Finance, Operations & Technology**

- VP, Finance, Operations & Technology	
- Mario Iannetta
- VP, Operations	
- Dana Amendola
- Director, Technical Services & Support	
- Michael Figliulo
- Director, FP&A	
- Mikhail Medvedev
- Director, Production Accounting
- Arlene Smith
- Sr. Manager, Finance	
- Chris Ekizian
- Sr. Manager, Finance	
- John Fisher
- Sr. Manager, Security	
- A.J. Mercado
- Manager, Operations	
- Erin Clark
- Finance Manager	
- Cynthia Jiang
- Associate Manager,  Application Support & Services
- Peter Martelli
- Sr. Financial Analyst	
- Michelle Chan
- Sr. Production Accountant	
- Angela DiSanti
- Sr. Production Accountant	
- Rachel Fabros
- Strategy & Business Development Associate	
- Liza Gaylord
- Sr. Production Accountant	
- David Kim
- Sr. Technical Support Engineer	
- Showkat Mahmud

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- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director, DEI	
- Elena Chang

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**Human Resources**

- Director, Human Resources	
- Anthony C. Perry
- Manager, Human Resources	
- Ariel Stein Orzata
- Specialist, Human Resources	
- Kyle Barry

**Administrative Staff**\
Micah Akilah, Aleks Angelico, Alexa Aquino, Connor Brockmeier, Kiara Brown-Clark, James Bruenger-Arreguin, Jake Catsaros, Chloe Chow, Catherine Daly, Annalisa Deseno, Gemma Elepano, Jacqueline Godfrey, Rojonna Handy, Frankie Harvey, Cassandra Hess, Julia Iorio, Lauren Katz, Kasey Kopp, Gabrielle Lenger, Jenna Ng Lowry, Ingrid Matias, Emma McGahan, Olufunke Modupe-Adenaike, Cullen Motak, Leah O’Gorman, Hannah Pearson, Vincent Pendarvis II, Marysa Pratico, Mel Primorac, Simon Rosales, Bri Silva, Caroleen Teboul, Alex Viola, Jessica Walters, Greg West

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Disney Theatrical Group welcomes you to this performance. 

With our local partners, we are committed to providing a welcoming space for everyone to share in the irreplaceable experience of live theater.

Thank you for your participation in making touring Broadway a respectful and inclusive place, where everyone on stage, backstage and in the audience feels they belong.

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Disney's Beauty and the Beast

# **Thomas Mapfumo and The Blacks Unlimited**

Hailed as “The Lion of Zimbabwe,” Thomas Mapfumo is a musical visionary, fearless social critic, and one of the greatest African bandleaders of the past century.

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Program will be announced from stage.

The performance will run approximately 70 minutes, with no intermission.
 
Media Partner: Michigan Public


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Dr. Thomas Mapfumo was born in 1945 in Marondera, a small town south of Rhodesia's capital, Salisbury (now Harare). He spent his early years living with his grandparents in the countryside, away from the growing tensions of the cities. He developed a passion for traditional music and instruments like ngoma, hosho, and mbira, learning from his musically inclined grandparents. 

At the age of ten, he moved to Mbare, a poor black township in Salisbury, with his parents. Mbare was a center of protest against the colonial regime at the time. Here, Mapfumo discovered the radio and fell in love with international music from various famous artists. 

In high school, Mapfumo joined his first band, the Zutu Brothers, where he imitated American and English musicians. Later, he formed the Hallelujah Chicken Run Band, delving into traditional folk music. He incorporated these influences into his Afrorock performances, singing in Shona and addressing political themes due to the ongoing war, creating the Chimurenga music genre. 

Chimurenga music was built on the struggle of black Rhodesians and the country’s traditional music. It was a sound that gave the natives an identity and a voice during a time when they didn’t seem to have a voice.

Mapfumo's career progressed as he worked with different bands like the Acid Band and the Blacks Unlimited. It was with the latter that he popularized Chimurenga music by refining his unique sound, blending mbira with pop and incorporating poignant lyrics about the struggles of black Rhodesians.

Rhodesia’s white minority government saw Mapfumo’s music as a threat and banned it from the state-controlled radio stations. His music was still heard, however, in discos and on radio broadcasts that originated in neighboring countries. In late 1977, with the escalation of the liberation war, security forces finally attempted to silence Mapfumo by imprisoning him for 90 days. Upon his release, he returned to writing and singing his Chimurenga songs, which had come to be identified with the fight for freedom.

After Zimbabwe gained independence in 1980, Mapfumo's music continued to evolve. He gained international recognition and released notable albums in the late 1980s and 1990s. His songs tackled various societal issues, including alcoholism, AIDS, and domestic violence.

As the political climate shifted in Zimbabwe, Mapfumo's music became increasingly critical of the government. He faced censorship and threats, leading him to move his family to the USA in 2000 for safety. Despite his exile, he remained committed to creating and performing music that challenged the status quo.

In 2018, after 14 years, Mapfumo returned to Zimbabwe for a concert, citing positive political changes. However, he hasn't returned since 2019 due to concerns about the ruling regime. Throughout his career, Mapfumo has been a resilient voice, using his music to express social and political dissent.


About Thomas Mapfumo

**NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS**

1980: Shared the stage with Bob Marley & the Wailers to celebrate the Independence of Zimbabwe (Africa).

1984: Shared the stage with Elton John in England.

1999: Received an Honorary Master’s degree in recognition of advocacy for freedom from the University of Zimbabwe.

2000: National Arts Award for Zimbabwe’s Person of the Century and sponsored by the Rockefeller Foundation on a global tour (U.S.A., Australia, Asia, and Europe).

2001: Received an Honorary Doctorate in music from Ohio University at Athens and won AFIM’s Best World Contemporary CD Award in March 2001 (“Chimurenga Explosion”).

2004: Award for first world music artist to go digital with a download-only release, “Rise Up,” later released in CD form by Peter Gabriel’s Real World label.”

2006: Featured in an interview with Phil Meadley of the Guardian in London, England.

2008: Interviewed with George Negus of the SBS Dateline in Australia.

2009: Interviewed with Jon Kertzer of the National Public Radio.

2012: Performed at Carnegie Hall in Manhattan, New York, and was featured in NPR’s Musicians Who Paid the Price Before Pussy Riot.

2015: Keynote speaker at Metro State University of Denver-Black World Month.

2018: Returned to Zimbabwe after 14 years of living in exile and won the World Music Award at Global Fest Awards.

2023: Chimurenga music, a term coined by Mapfumo, was added as a music category for the Grammy Awards.
 
**DISCOGRAPHY**

Album Hokoyo! (1976), Gwindingwi Rine Shumba (1981), Ndangariro (1983), Mabasa (1984), Mr Music Africa (1984), Chimurenga for Justice (1986), Zimbabwe Mozambique (1987), Varombo Kuvarombo (1988), Corruption (1989), Chamunorwa (1991), Chimurenga Masterpiece (1991), Chimurenga International (1993), Hondo (1993), Chimurenga Varieties (1994), Sweet Chimurenga (1994), Afro Chimurenga (1996), Roots Chimurenga (1996), Singles Collection 1977 – 1986 (1996),  African Spirit Music (1996), Chimurenga Movement (1997), Chimurenga 98 (1997), Live at El Rey (1998), Chimurenga Explosion (1999), Chimurenga Rebel (2000), Manhungetunge (2002), Toi Toi (2002), Live at SOBs: New York City 1991 Set 1 (2003),  Live at SOBs: New York City 1991 Set 2 (2006), Rise Up (2006), Unplugged (2006), Exile (2006), Dangerzone (2010), Live at The Sanctuary for Independent Media (2015), 10th Anniversary (2016), Ndikutambire (2023).



NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

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Kurbasy: Songs of the Ukrainian Forest

Thomas Mapfumo and The Blacks Unlimited

GEA LIVE BY ARRANGEMENT WITH NICKELODEON\
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COMPOSER

## **JEREMY ZUCKERMAN**

CONDUCTOR/MUSIC DIRECTOR\
**EMILY MARSHALL**

ASSOCIATE CONDUCTOR\
**HEIDI JOOSTEN**

MUSIC PREP/ORCHESTRATION\
**BRIAN HERALD**

COMPANY MANAGEMENT\
**EVAN BERNARDIN PRODUCTIONS**

PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT\
**MIKE KASPER**

FOH/MON ENGINEER\
**TJ YOUNG**

LX OPERATOR\
**ANDRE SEGAR**

PLAYBACK OPERATOR/PROJECTIONIST\
**LYDON THORPE** 

PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER\
**AMY HOFMANN** 

TOUR MARKETING NATIONAL PRESS\
**SOLOSHOE COMMUNICATIONS,**\
**LLC TELLEM GRODY PR**

COMPANY MANAGER\
**MICHELLE WARBLE**

EXCLUSIVE TOUR DIRECTION\
**ROADCO ENTERTAINMENT**

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## **MUSICIANS**
- **Josh Plotner**
- Flute, English Horn, Duduk, Dizi, Suona, Xiao, Xun
- **Yonnie Dror**
- Flute, English Horn, Duduk, Dizi, Suona, Xiao, Xun
- **Adam Nelson**
- French Horn
- **Nick Frenay**
- Trumpet
- **Julie Zedeck**
- Trombone
- **Matthew Jermiason**
- Trombone, Tuba
- **Calvin Kaleel**
- Tuba
- **Julie Beistline**
- Violin I
- **Justus Ross**
- Violin II
- **Matthew Beaugé**
- Viola
- **Aaron Stokes**
- Cello
- **Luffy Ling**
- Guzheng
- **Jarran Armstrong**
- Keyboard, Pipa
- **Brian Radock**
- Percussion I
- **Tara McGurk**
- Percussion II
- **Jesse Myers**
- Percussion III
- **Madeline Reynolds**
- Soprano
- **Tehillah Alphonso**
- Alto
- **Frank Hobbs**
- Tenor
- **Joe Santoni**
- Bass
- **Emily Marshall**
- Conductor
- **Heidi Joosten**
- Associate Conductor

Tonight’s performance will be conducted by Heidi Joosten.

MUSICIANS

Celebrate 20 years of Avatar: The Last Airbender through its unforgettable characters, and the epic journey that defined a generation.

Ready to return to where it all began? In honor of its two-decade legacy, *Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert–The 20th Anniversary Tour* returns with a reimagined experience 
for fans old and new.

This concert will take fans on a journey through the legendary story they love, as it unfolds on a full-size cinema screen—guided by the series’ incredible music composed by Emmy® Award-winner Jeremy Zuckerman, with visual storytelling shaped in collaboration with original series editor Jeff Adams.

The 20th Anniversary Tour isn’t just a replay. It’s a reimagined, recharged experience packed with newly expanded musical highlights and never-before-seen visual moments, created just for this tour.

Whether you’re a lifelong fan or a newly anointed bender, this tour is a one-of-a-kind tribute to Aang, Katara, Sokka, Toph, Zuko, Appa and the epic story that still leaves us breathless.

AVATAR THE LAST AIRBENDER IN CONCERT PRESENTS

**Jeremy Zuckerman**\
Jeremy Zuckerman is an Emmy Award-winning composer and musician whose diverse body of work includes music for film, television and dance, traditional Chinese music, sonic art, and concert music. Jeremy is best known for composing the music for the globally beloved Nickelodeon series *Avatar: the Last Airbender* and *The Legend of Korra*. His unique scores have earned numerous accolades including two Emmy Award wins and several nominations. Upon the 2013 release of *The Legend of Korra* soundtrack (via the Sony Legacy label) it immediately hit #1 on Amazon Music, and quickly landed in the top 10 on both the iTunes and the Billboard soundtrack charts. In 2023 Republic Records: Kids & Family and Nickelodeon released the long-awaited “Avatar: The Last Airbender – Book 1: Water (Music from the Animated Series)” score on digital and vinyl. The album features an updated and re-recorded score from the first season of the iconic series. Outside of his work with Nickelodeon, Zuckerman has written a series of chamber pieces for the Echo Society, of which he is a founding member. Jeremy has also worked with the modern dance choreographer Benjamin Levy on ‘Everyone Intimate Alone Visibly’. Zuckerman earned his Bachelor of Arts degree at the Berklee College of Music where he studied Jazz theory and was taught computer music by Richard Boulanger. He continued his education at the California Institute of the Arts where he studied privately with electronic music pioneer Morton Subotnick, earning a Master of Fine Arts degree in new media composition. Zuckerman has also served as a lecturer at California Institute of Arts, Berklee, and Dartmouth, on topics including composing for film and tv, traditional Chinese instrumentation, and sonic art. Jeremy is based in Los Angeles where he lives with his wife and two kids

**Emily Marshall, Music Director and Conductor**\
Emily has worked as the Associate Conductor/Keyboardist of The Who and has performed at iconic venues all over the world such as Madison Square Garden, The Hollywood Bowl, The O2, Royal Albert Hall, New Orleans Jazz Fest and many more. Recent touring credits include: The Who Hits Back (North America/Europe), Josh Groban’s Harmony Tour & Vegas Residency, Conductor/Music Director of the Live In Concert tours of *Naruto*, *Avatar: The Last Airbender* (1st National tour), *Demon Slayer, Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse* and *Our Planet.* Her Broadway credits include: Music Director/Vocal Arranger of Be More Chill; Jagged Little Pill, Head Over Heels, Elf, Ain’t Too Proud, Beautiful, School of Rock, Mean Girls, Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, Waitress, Annie. Tours/ Benefits: Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical; 1st National Tour of We Will Rock You, A Chorus Line, Beauty And The Beast, Flashdance. As a proud member of the Recording Academy, Emily is featured on the Original Broadway Cast Album of Be More Chill & the Original Cast Album of Dave Malloy’s Preludes. Marshall also works as a vocal coach, keyboard technician, arranger, supervisor & producer.  IG&nbsp;@emarshallmusic, Emilymarshallmusic.com 

**Heidi Joosten, Music Director and Associate Conductor**\
Heidi Joosten  is a Jeff-Award winning music director, composer, orchestrator, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and teacher. Since 2014, she has collaborated on over 125 new theatrical, comedic, and concert productions in Chicago and across the nation. Other national live-to-picture credits include The Witcher In Concert (Conductor, Music Preparation), *Avatar: The Last Airbender* In Concert - 1st National tour (Assoc. Conductor), *Naruto: The Symphonic Experience* (Assoc. Conductor, Orchestrator, Score Supervisor, Music Preparation), *Labyrinth* in Concert (Orchestrator, Music Preparation), *Barbie*: Live In Concert at the Hollywood Bowl and Royal Albert Hall (Assoc. Conductor, Score Supervisor, Music Preparation), and *Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse* (Assoc. Conductor). Notable Chicago credits include *Children of Eden* (Broadway in Chicago, starring Destiny Child’s Michelle Williams), *Assassins* (Theo Ubique, 2024 Jeff Award for Music Direction), *American Psycho* (Kokandy Productions, Jeff Nomination), *Beauty and the Beast* (Chicago Shakespeare), *Don’t Quit Your Daydream* (The Second City, 111th Mainstage Revue), *Grease* (Drury Lane), and *Alice By Heart* (Kokandy Productions, Jeff Nomination & Midwest premiere). As a prolific classical & educational composer, Heidi’s award-winning music has been performed across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia. Theatrical writing credits include The Bone Harp, Queer Eye: The Musical Parody (13-week run at The Second City), Micro, and Saint Hildegard. She holds degrees in composition from UW-Eau Claire and CCPA, and is a proud member of ASCAP and the Dramatists Guild. IG:&nbsp;@heidijoosten, Heidijoosten.com

**GEA LIVE**\
Since its inception in 2003, GEA LIVE has delivered innovative live entertainment projects in more than 40 countries, becoming a global leader in the location-based entertainment sector. GEA Live has closely cooperated with the legend Maestro Ennio Morricone (representing him exclusively for all live touring) as well as with icons of music film industry such as James Newton Howard, Giorgio Moroder and George Fenton. In addition to producing live cinematic experiences such as the Johnny Cash Official Concert Experience or Elvis Live On Screen, GEA Live has produced live screenings with orchestra and choir of major motion pictures such as *Spider-Man, Dirty Dancing, The Godfather, Titanic, La La Land, Twilight, The Hunger Games, Paddington* and *Amadeus*. This journey has led to fruitful collaborations with renowned studios and IP giants such as Lionsgate, Viacom, Sony Pictures, Warner Brothers, and other global leaders in the branded entertainment landscape, earning GEA Live its well-deserved position as the most reliable and trusted partner for location-based entertainment projects worldwide. Founded by Ollie Rosenblatt in 2011, SENBLA is a London-based concert promoter and production company that operates both nationally and internationally. With an acute focus on delivering a bespoke, tailor-made approach to all our shows and artists we work with, Senbla has become known for its creative input and output. Senbla works across multiple forms of live entertainment from artist touring, one off specially produced shows, performing arts, outdoor concerts, family entertainment, sports, theatre and experiential. In July 2019, Sony Music Entertainment acquired a majority stake in Senbla.

**Nickelodeon**\
Now in its 44th year, Nickelodeon is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit nickpress.com. Nickelodeon is a part of Paramount’s (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands.

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# **Classic Albums Live performs Fleetwood Mac: “Rumours”: Note for Note, Cut for Cut**


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A modern-day orchestra that brings the world's greatest records to life, on stage—note for note, cut for cut.

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The performance will run approximately 110 minutes, with one intermission.

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Do you remember listening to an entire album? The thrill of dropping the needle on the greatest music ever recorded? Classic Albums Live does.
 
Classic Albums Live (CAL) takes the greatest Classic Rock albums and recreates them live on stage—note for note, cut for cut.
 
“CAL are curators,” says founder Craig Martin, “These albums are historic and stand the test of time, and CAL honors these records and their fans by delivering performances that sound exactly like these records.”
 
To do this, CAL boasts an exceptional ensemble of performers, all of whom have graced music’s elite stages and collaborated with industry icons both in studio and on stage.
 
“CAL is a modern-day orchestra,” Martin emphasizes, “utilizing the highest-level players whose unique ability to focus and execute with precision is essential to authentically recreating these records.” All the focus is on the music; there’s no distracting costumes or bad impersonations.”
 
In 2023, CAL celebrated its 20th anniversary and expanded its repertoire to include over 45 different records and delivers more than 200 performances annually across North America.
 
Each CAL show offers two distinct experiences: a faithful rendition of the chosen record in the first half, followed by a dynamic set featuring the artist’s greatest hits. “We pay homage to the album in the first half, then let loose with the hits in the second,”explains Martin.
 
“These albums and artists hold sacred places in people’s hearts, and as fans ourselves, we aim to exceed expectations and deliver an unforgettable experience.
 
It’s this unwavering passion and dedication to authenticity that defines the very soul of CAL and resonates deeply with audiences.” —Craig Martin, founder of Classic Albums Live


CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE PRESENTS

The very first track of the album lets you know that heartache awaits. It’s not easy to fall apart, then sing about it, then have 25 million people buy it. It was therapy and it paid great. This is a tough album for us to perform; the vocals are tricky. There’s nuance and layering and thunder, and the guitars are orchestral.

Plus, the vibe of the album, the feel, is hard to recreate. I wanted the band to move into an apartment together to prepare for this album, but that didn’t fly, so we rehearsed tirelessly, and we got it.
 
“What’s cool about this record is that everyone knows all the words, even the ushers at the shows, so when CAL hits the stage and plays this masterpiece, it is joyous. We love you when we’re playing.” —Craig Martin, founder of Classic Albums Live


FLEETWOOD MAC: “RUMOURS” 

Classic Albums Live

- KEN DAVENPORT
- BOB GAUDIO
- AND NETWORKS PRESENTATIONS

WITH

- SANDI MORAN
- SCOTT ABRAMS
- JONATHAN AND RAE CORR
- ADAM RIEMER
- MARGUERITE STEED HOFFMAN
- RON KASTNER
- ROB KOLSON
- VALLI FAMILY GROUP
- CAIOLA PRODUCTIONS
- GAUDIO FAMILY GROUP
- JOSEPH J. GRANO, JR.
- STARLIGHT THEATRE
- ROY & EILEEN PUTRINO
- JAMES L. NEDERLANDER
- TRISHA BLAKE
- MARK E. JACOBS
- UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP THEATRICAL
- DEBORAH GREEN
- PATTY BAKER
- SHERI AND LES BILLER
- H. RICHARD HOPPER
- SHARON KARMAZIN
- MATTHEW SALLOWAY
- BB INVESTMENTS, LLC
- WITZEND PRODUCTIONS
- THEATRE PRODUCERS OF COLOR

PRESENT

# **A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL**

- BOOK BY\
**ANTHONY MCCARTEN** 
- MUSIC AND LYRICS BY\
**NEIL DIAMOND**

STARRING

**NICK FRADIANI**

WITH

- ROBERT WESTENBERG 
- HANNAH JEWEL KOHN 
- LISA RENEÉ PITTS
- MICHAEL ACCARDO 
- TUCK MILLIGAN 
- KATE A. MULLIGAN 
- TIFFANY TATREAU

1. JOE CASKEY 
2. COOPER CLACK 
3. DENVER DIZON
4. DALE DUKO 
5. DEIRDRE DUNKIN 
6. RENE MIRAI GUYON
7. GINGER HURLEY 
8. JER 
9. SPENCER DONOVAN JONES 
10. ZOË MALONEY 
11. ELLEN MCGIHON 
12. THABITHA MORUTHANE
13. RAMSEY PACK 
14. JEILANI RHONE-COLLINS 
15. ALEC MICHAEL RYAN 
16. NIK VLACHOS 
17. J’KOBE WALLACE

- SCENIC DESIGN\
DAVID ROCKWELL

- COSTUME DESIGN\
EMILIO SOSA

- LIGHTING DESIGN\
KEVIN ADAMS

- SOUND DESIGN\
JESSICA PAZ

- HAIR, WIG & MAKEUP DESIGN\
LUC VERSCHUEREN

- VOCAL DESIGN\
ANNMARIE MILAZZO

- INCIDENTAL MUSIC\
AND DANCE MUSIC ARANGMENTS\
BRIAN USIFER

- ORCHESTRATIONS\
BOB GAUDIO, SONNY PALADINO\
& BRIAN USIFER

- CASTING\
JIM CARNAHAN, CSA\
JASON THINGER, CSA

- TOUR DIRECTOR\
AUSTIN REGAN

- TOUR CHOREOGRAPHER\
YASMINE LEE

- ILLUSION DESIGN\
JAMIE HARRISON

- MUSIC COORDINATOR\
JOHN MILLER

- MUSIC DIRECTOR\
JAMES OLMSTEAD

- TOUR BOOKING, MARKETING\
& PUBLICITY DIRECTION\
BOND THEATRICAL

- GENERAL MANAGEMENT\
GENTRY & ASSOCIATES\
MADELINE MCCLUSKEY

- COMPANY MANAGER\
ERIK BIRKELAND

- PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER\
RICHARD A. LEIGH

- PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT\
NETWORKS PRESENTATIONS\
HECTOR GUIVAS

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER\
TRINITY WHEELER 

MUSIC SUPERVISION AND ARRANGEMENTS BY\
**SONNY PALADINO**

CHOREOGRAPHY BY\
**STEVEN HOGGETT**

DIRECTED BY\
**MICHAEL MAYER**

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(in alphabetical order) 

- “A Beautiful Noise”\
“America”\
“Brooklyn Roads”\
“Brother Love’s Traveling Salvation Show”\
“Cherry, Cherry”\
“Cracklin’ Rosie”\
“Crunchy Granola Suite”\
“Forever In Blue Jeans”\
“Hello Again”\
“Holly Holy”\
“I’m A Believer”\
“I Am... I Said”\
“I Got the Feelin’ (Oh No, No)”\
“I’ll Come Running”\
“Kentucky Woman”

- “Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow)”\
“Love On the Rocks”\
“Play Me”\
“Pretty Amazing Grace”\
“Red, Red Wine”\
“September Morn”\
“Shilo”\
“Solitary Man”\
“Song Sung Blue”\
“Soolaimon”\
“Sweet Caroline”\
“Thank the Lord for the Night Time”\
“The Boat That I Row”\
“You Don’t Bring Me Flowers”

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Run time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission

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## **LETTER FROM NEIL**

The idea of a Broadway musical about my life has always been a daunting one. It wasn’t until the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease prematurely ended my touring career that I started to seriously consider the prospect. I say “prematurely” because my heart and soul would tour until the day I die if only my body would cooperate.

My friend and longtime producer Bob Gaudio had some success with his little show, Jersey Boys (perhaps you’ve heard of it?), so I went to him for some guidance on where to begin. Bob brought in Ken Davenport and together they built the incredible creative team that became, A Beautiful Noise.

When Anthony McCarten came on board, we spent hours talking. It was his idea to frame the show in the context of therapy sessions. I loved the idea and never shied away from talking about my years of psychoanalysis. There used to be a stigma around talking about mental health and thankfully through the years, it’s become an important and accepted topic of conversation.

Sitting in the theatre and watching the show has itself been therapeutic: reliving some joyful and some of the painful parts of my life, wishing perhaps that if I could only make a few edits in the script, it would change some of the reality of what I was seeing. But in the end, coming to terms with my life and accepting it has somehow come full circle. I feel fortunate and full of gratitude for all the people in my life. It is each of them who have impacted and shaped me in their own way to get me to the place where I am now…a better man. A better father. A better husband. A better songwriter.

I’d like to thank Marcia and Jaye, this story wouldn’t be possible without you. My children and grandchildren for your most important supporting roles in my life. My wife, Katie, who encouraged me to keep going through this process and finally, to Dr. Lu Katzman, my longtime therapist who inspired this story. May she rest in peace.

Neil Diamond\
September 2022

LETTER FROM NEIL

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