Digital programs for events at Wharton Center for Performing Arts. 

Digital Programs

The Moth presents

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# **Holding On and Letting Go**
# The Moth Mainstage

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Hosted by **Jon Goode**

Stories by **Alistair Bane**, **Jacoby Cochran**, **Andrea King Collier**, **Monte Montepare**, and **Lori Syverson**

Music by **Rodney Page**

A co-presentation with Michigan Radio

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- Director\
**Sarah Austin Jenness**

- Producer\
**Jo Chiang**

- Assistant Producer\
**Patricia Wheeler**

- Senior Curatorial Producer\
**Suzanne Rust**

- Managing Director of Programs\
**Jennifer Birmingham**

- Executive Producers\
**Catherine Burns**\
**Sarah Haberman**

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## **Our Host**

**JON GOODE** is an Emmy-nominated author, poet and playwright currently residing in Atlanta, GA. He has been a featured performer on HBO’s *Def Poetry*, TVOne’s *Verses & Flow*, and BET’s *Lyric Café*. Jon’s debut collection of poems and short stories, *Conduit*, has received, to date, 54 five-star reviews, spent 16 weeks as a #1 title on Amazon, and is the best-reviewed book of poetry on Amazon for 2015/16. Jon has released his first novel, *Mydas*, which also debuted as a #1 title on Amazon. He is the regular host of The Moth StorySLAM in Atlanta, GA. IG: @jon_goode

## **Our Storytellers**

**ALISTAIR BANE** is a citizen of the Eastern Shawnee Nation of Oklahoma and currently resides in Denver, CO. Besides being a storyteller, he is also a visual artist. He makes dance regalia, quilts, and paints. In 2016 he was a resident artist for the Denver Art Museum’s Native American Arts Program. In his spare time, he enjoys rehabilitating feral rez dogs, which is a much more relaxing hobby than it might sound like, as long as you don’t mind a tiny bit of growling.

**JACOBY COCHRAN** is a writer, educator, and storyteller from the South Side of Chicago. He is the host of *City Cast Chicago*, a daily news podcast about all things Chicago! The podcast was named Best of 2021 by the *Chicago Reader*, and *Chicago Magazine* calls it “the essential Chicago podcast.” Jacoby has voiced national campaigns with AT&T, Best Buy, and Kohl’s, and led workshops for Boys & Girls Club, Spotify, and Google. Outside of recording, Jacoby hosts live shows, loves to cook, and can be seen with his camera most of the time.

**ANDREA KING COLLIER** is an award-winning author, journalist and photographer based in Lansing, MI. Andrea is a 2021-2022 Rosalyn Carter Mental Health Journalism Fellow. She has been married to Darnay Collier for 38 years and is the mother of two adult children. Her favorite title is “GoGo” to two sweet grandsons.
 
**MONTE MONTEPARE** is a mountain guide, comedian and storyteller who grew up in Breckenridge, Colorado. At 20 years old, he and his best friend moved into his truck and drove to Alaska. For the better part of the last decade, he lived in Wrangell St Elias NP, taking people on the adventures of a lifetime as one of the co-owners of Kennicott Wilderness Guides. These days, he splits time between the mountains of Alaska and the comedy scene of Los Angeles. Monte is a three-time Moth StorySLAM Winner, a Moth GrandSLAM Champion and is very excited to be here.

At age 10, **LORI SYVERSON** was a nerd and a wallflower, didn't like working in groups and never considered herself a team player. Fifty years later, she may still be a nerd, but she now works to bring communities closer together as president of a Twin Cities chamber of commerce and visitors bureau. A life-long learner, Lori doesn’t sit still and thrives on challenge. She’s dabbled in community television as a show host and was featured as a TEDx speaker. For the last 10 years, she’s worked with leading researchers and innovators in the field of happiness and purpose to help guide individuals and entire communities to a happier and more purposeful life. She feels most fulfilled when “leaving fingerprints,” touching as many lives as possible in big and small ways.

## **Our Musician**

A Southfield, MI native, **RODNEY PAGE** began his violin studies at the age of 10. Upon high school graduation, he was awarded a music scholarship to Michigan State University where he earned both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in music education. During his collegiate career, Rodney also studied piano, developing into an accomplished pianist. After graduating from college, Mr. Page taught music in the East Lansing and the St. Johns Public Schools Districts in Michigan. Following his teaching career, Mr. Page became a highly sought-out music clinician throughout the state. Rodney currently resides in Lansing, MI with his wife Kimberly and their two children Jayden and Bryson.

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**THE MOTH** is a nonprofit dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling. For 25 years, The Moth has presented over 40,000 true personal stories, told live, without notes, to standing-room-only audiences and virtually around the globe. Renowned for showcasing a broad range of human experiences, The Moth produces approximately 600 live and virtual shows each year and has an ongoing presence in 28 cities worldwide. Additionally, The Moth runs storytelling workshops for high school students, teachers, adults and advocates from around the world through its Education, Community and Global Programs, and MothWorks, which uses the essential elements of Moth storytelling as an empathetic communication tool. The Moth Podcast—the 2020 Webby People’s Voice Award Winner for Best Podcast Series—is downloaded over 90 million times a year, and each week, the Peabody Award-winning The Moth Radio Hour, produced by Jay Allison at Atlantic Public Media and presented by PRX, The Public Radio Exchange, is heard on over 570 radio stations. The Moth has published three critically acclaimed books: international bestseller *The Moth: 50 True Stories* (2013), *All These Wonders: True Stories about Facing the Unknown* (2017) and The New York Times Best Seller, *Occasional Magic: True Stories About Defying the Impossible* (2019). The Moth's fourth publication, *How to Tell A Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling* from The Moth, was released on April 26, 2022 and debuted at #6 on The New York Times Best Sellers List.


About The Moth

The Moth: 75 Broad Street, Suite 2601, New York, NY 10004, 212-742-0551, themoth.org

Founder: George Dawes Green

Catherine Burns, Artistic Director\
Sarah Haberman, Executive Director

Sarah Austin Jenness, Executive Producer\
Jenifer Hixson, Senior Director\
Meg Bowles, Senior Director\
Kate Tellers, Director of MothWorks\
Jennifer Birmingham, Managing Director of Programs\
Marina Klutse, Director of Finance and Administration\
Suzanne Rust, Senior Curatorial Producer\
Brandon Grant, Director of Marketing\
Inga Glodowski, Director of Development\
Sarah Jane Johnson, Director of Creative Operations\
Aldi Kaza, Director of Production\
Patricia Ureña, Assistant Director of Production\
Melissa Dognazzi, Assistant Director of Institutional Giving\
Larry Rosen, Master Instructor\
Michelle Jalowski, Producer and Director\
Jen Lue, Controller\
Chloe Salmon, Producer and Director\
Jodi Powell, Producer and Director\
Ana Stern, Sr. Manager of Education\
Keighly Baron, Manager of People and Culture\
Heather Colvin, Manager, Brand Partnerships\
Melissa Brown, Manager, Education and Instructor Programs\
Anna Roberts, Manager, MothWorks\
Juan Rodriguez, Manager, Community Program\
Ignacia Delgado, Global Producer\
Marc Sollinger, Producer, The Moth Podcast\
Travis Coxson, Executive Assistant and Office Coordinator\
Isaiah McNair-Wilson, Marketing Manager\
Emily Couch, Producer, Special Projects and Radio\
Devin Wilson, Program Manager, EDU Program\
Devan Sandiford, Community Program Manager\
Amanda Garcia, Producer, MothWorks\
Zora Shaw, Associate Producer\
Jo Chiang, Associate Producer\
Salma Ali, Digital Marketing Coordinator\
Estee Daveed, Social Media Coordinator\
Blaze Ferrer, Staff Accountant\
Neaco Fox, Assistant Producer\
Vella Voynova, Associate Archivist

**Part Time Moths**\
Bonnie Levison, Senior Instructor, MothWorks\
Meryl Weinsaft Cooper, Publicist\
Miles Smith, Event Recording Supervisor

**Interns**\
Nimat Muhammad, Development Intern\
Salma Elboute, Education Intern\
Sarah Birkle, Production Intern

**Board of Directors**\
Eric Green (Co-Chair)\
Ari Handel (Co-Chair)\
Serena Altschul\
Deborah Dugan\
Neil Gaiman\
Gabrielle Glore\
Adam Gopnik\
Alice Gottesman\
Dan Green\
Courtney Holt\
Lisa Hughes\
Sonya Jackson\
Chenjerai Kumanyika\
Maybel Marte\
Joanne Ramos\
Melanie Shorin\
Denmark West

**Development Committee**\
Joanne Ramos (Chair), Sarah Cole, Eric Green, Sonya Jackson, Mia Jung, Bonnie Levison, Amanda Low, Nina Patterson, Michael Rothman, Melanie Shorin, Stephanie Torre, Lauren Taylor Wolfe

**Artistic Council**\
Ari Handel (Chair), Oskar Eustis, Neil Gaiman, George Dawes Green, Courtney Holt, Lisa Hughes, Nicole James, Chenjerai Kumanyika, Molly Ringwald, Jordan Rodman, Kathie Russo, Joe Sabia, Sharon Salzberg, Joshua Wolf Shenk, Melanie Shorin, Andrew Solomon, Judy Stone, Jenna Weiss-Berman, Carmen Rita Wong

**Moth Crew**\
Bob Skon, Recording Engineer\
David Peterson, Videographer\
Tom Gennara, Photographer


How To Tell A Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling

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The Moth Mainstage

Patrons are required to wear masks indoors for the duration of the performance.

IRA PITTLEMAN & TOM HULCE\
STEPHEN GABRIEL AND BERKELEY REPERTORY THEATRE

- SONY/ATV PUBLISHING 
- EMI ENTERTAINMENT WORLD, INC 
- JOSH BERGER 
- KEN SCHUR 
- RON SIMONS
- STEPHEN BYRD 
- ALIA JONES-HARVEY 
- RUTH & STEPHEN HENDEL 
- CHERYL WIESENFELD 
- HARRIET NEWMAN LEVE
- JEFFREY FINN 
- GABRIEL CREATIVE PARTNERS 
- DARREN BAGERT 
- WENDY FEDERMAN 
- SUSAN QUINT GALLIN
- MICKEY LIDDELL 
- ROBERT AHRENS 
- CHRISTOPHER MARING 
- DAVID MIRVISH 
- STACY JACOBS 
- MARIANNE MILLS
- LORAINE ALTERMAN BOYLE 
- DEROY-WINKLER 
- KARMAZIN-MCCABE 
- ZELL-KIERSTEAD 
- DEBORAH BARRERA
- ROBYN & LARRY GOTTESDIENER 
- THE ARACA GROUP 
- RASHAD V. CHAMBERS 
- MIKE EVANS
- JOHN GORE ORGANIZATION 
- MIKE KARNS 
- WILLETTE & MANNY KLAUSNER 
- GABRIELLE PALITZ
- NO GUARANTEES 
- WORK LIGHT PRODUCTIONS 
- UNIVERSAL MUSIC THEATRICAL

AND\
JOHN LEGEND/MIKE JACKSON/TY STIKLORIUS

PRESENT

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# **Ain't Too Proud**

## The Life and Times of The Temptations

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- BOOK BY\
**DOMINIQUE MORISSEAU**
- MUSIC AND LYRICS FROM\
**THE LEGENDARY MOTOWN CATALOG**

1. BASED ON THE BOOK ENTITLED\
***THE TEMPTATIONS* BY OTIS WILLIAMS**\
WITH PATRICIA ROMANOWSKI
2. MUSIC BY ARRANGEMENT WITH\
**SONY/ATV MUSIC PUBLISHING**

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- **JALEN HARRIS**
- **HARRELL HOLMES JR.**
- **MARCUS PAUL JAMES**
- **JAMES T. LANE**
- **ELIJAH AHMAD LEWIS**
- **MICHAEL ANDREAUS**
- **GREGORY C. BANKS JR.**
- **BRIAN C. BINION**
- **REED CAMPBELL**
- **LAWRENCE DANDRIDGE**
- **SHAYLA BRIELLE G.**
- **TRESTON J. HENDERSON**
- **NAJAH HETSBERGER**
- **DEVIN HOLLOWAY**
- **ANTWAUN HOLLEY**
- **KYSHAWN LANE**
- **TRACI ELAINE LEE**
- **BRETT MICHAEL LOCKLEY**
- **CHANI MAISONET**
- **HARRIS MATTHEW**
- **DERI’ANDRA TUCKER**
- **ANDREW VOLZER**

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- SCENIC DESIGN\
**ROBERT BRILL**
- COSTUME DESIGN\
**PAUL TAZEWELL**
- LIGHTING DESIGN\
**HOWELL BINKLEY**
- SOUND DESIGN\
**STEVE CANYON KENNEDY**
- PROJECTION DESIGN\
**PETER NIGRINI**
- HAIR AND WIG DESIGN\
**CHARLES G. LAPOINTE**
- FIGHT DIRECTOR\
**STEVE RANKIN**
- ASSOCIATE CHOREOGRAPHER\
**EDGAR GODINEAUX**
- MUSIC COORDINATOR\
**JOHN MILLER**
- PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR\
**MOLLY MEG LEGAL**
- PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER\
**NICOLE OLSON**
- MUSIC DIRECTION/CONDUCTOR\
**JONATHAN “SMITTI” SMITH**
- ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR\
**LOGAN VAUGHN**
- GENERAL MANAGEMENT\
**WORK LIGHT PRODUCTIONS**
- COMPANY MANAGER\
**ARTHUR J.M. CALLAHAN**
- TOUR RESIDENT DIRECTOR\
**BRIAN HARLAN BROOKS**
- CASTING\
**TARA RUBIN CASTING**\
**MERRI SUGARMAN, C.S.A.**
- EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS\
**OTIS WILLIAMS**\
**SHELLY BERGER**
- ASSOCIATE PRODUCER\
**LINDA J. STEWART**
- TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR\
**PORT CITY TECHNICAL**

ORCHESTRATIONS BY\
**HAROLD WHEELER**

MUSIC SUPERVISION AND ARRANGEMENTS BY\
**KENNY SEYMOUR**

CHOREOGRAPHED BY\
**SERGIO TRUJILLO**

DIRECTED BY\
**DES McANUFF**

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(in alphabetical order)

“Ain’t Too Proud to Beg”\
“Baby Love”\
“Ball of Confusion (That’s What the World is Today)”\
“Cloud Nine”\
“Come See About Me”\
“Don’t Look Back”\
“For Once in My Life”\
“Get Ready”\
“Gloria”\
“I Can’t Get Next to You”\
“I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You)”\
“(I Know) I’m Losing You”\
“I Want a Love I Can See”\
“I Wish It Would Rain”\
“If I Could Build My Whole World Around You”\
“If You Don’t Know Me by Now”\
“I’m Gonna Make You Love Me”\
“In the Still of the Night”\
“Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)”\
“My Girl”\
“Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone”\
“Runaway Child, Running Wild”\
“Shout”\
“Since I Lost My Baby”\
“Speedo”\
“Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are)”\
“The Way You Do the Things You Do”\
“War”\
“What Becomes of the Brokenhearted”\
“You Can’t Hurry Love”\
“You’re My Everything”

By arrangement with Sony/ATV Music Publishing.

“Gloria” courtesy of Shapiro, Bernstein & Co., Inc. on behalf of Leon Rene LLC.\
“If You Don’t Know Me by Now” courtesy of Warner/Chapell Music, Inc.\
“In the Still of the Night” courtesy of LLEE Corporation.

**ORCHESTRA**\
Conductor/Keyboard 1—JONATHAN “SMITTI” SMITH\
Associate Conductor/Keyboard 2—DARRYL G. IVEY\
Guitar—CARL BURNETT\
Bass—LEO SMITH\
Drums—QUINTON “Q” ROBINSON\
Music Coordinator—John Miller\
Music Preparation—Steven M. Alper\
Keyboard Programmer—Randy Cohen\
Associate Keyboard Programmer—Tim Crook

**EAST LANSING MUSICIANS**\
Violin/Concertmistress—Yvonne Lam\
Violin/Viola—Joseph Deller\
Reeds—Donell Snyder\
Trumpet/Flugel Horn—Walter White\
Trombone—Denis Jiron\
Percussion I—Steven Wulff\
Percussion II—Brendan Betyn\
Local Musician Contractor—Richard Sherman

Musical Numbers

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JALEN HARRIS

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HARRELL HOLMES JR.

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MARCUS PAUL JAMES

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JAMES T. LANE

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ELIJAH AHMAD LEWIS

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MICHAEL ANDREAUS

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GREGORY C. BANKS JR.

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BRIAN C. BINION

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REED CAMPBELL

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LAWRENCE DANDRIDGE

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SHAYLA BRIELLE G.

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TRESTON J. HENDERSON

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NAJAH HETSBERGER

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ANTWAUN HOLLEY

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DEVIN HOLLOWAY

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KYSHAWN LANE

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TRACI ELAINE LEE

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BRETT MICHAEL LOCKLEY

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CHANI MAISONET

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HARRIS MATTHEW

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DERI’ANDRA TUCKER

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ANDREW VOLZER

(in order of appearance)

Otis Williams—MARCUS PAUL JAMES

Paul Williams—JAMES T. LANE

Melvin Franklin—HARRELL HOLMES JR.

Eddie Kendricks—JALEN HARRIS

David Ruffin—ELIJAH AHMAD LEWIS

Slick Talk Fella, Smokey Robinson, Damon Harris—LAWRENCE DANDRIDGE

Straight Talk Fella, Dennis Edwards—HARRIS MATTHEW

“Gloria” Soloist, Interviewer, Delivery Man, Richard Street—DEVIN HOLLOWAY

Al Bryant, Norman Whitfield—BRETT MICHAEL LOCKLEY

Mama Rose, Florence Ballard, Tammi Terrell—SHAYLA BRIELLE G.

Johnnie Mae, Mary Wilson—TRACI ELAINE LEE

Berry Gordy—MICHAEL ANDREAUS

Diana Ross—DERI’ANDRA TUCKER

Josephine—NAJAH HETSBERGER

Shelly Berger—REED CAMPBELL

Lamont—GREGORY C. BANKS JR.

**ENSEMBLE**

- MICHAEL ANDREAUS
- GREGORY C. BANKS JR., 
- REED CAMPBELL
- LAWRENCE DANDRIDGE
- SHAYLA BRIELLE G.
- NAJAH HETSBERGER
- DEVIN HOLLOWAY
- TRACI ELAINE LEE, 
- BRETT MICHAEL LOCKLEY
- HARRIS MATTHEW
- DERI’ANDRA TUCKER 

**UNDERSTUDIES**\
Understudies never substitute for the listed performers unless a specific announcement is made at the time of the appearance.

For Otis Williams—MICHAEL ANDREAUS, LAWRENCE DANDRIDGE, ANTWAUN HOLLEY\
For Paul Williams—BRIAN C. BINION, KYSHAWN LANE, BRETT MICHAEL LOCKLEY\
For Melvin Franklin—MICHAEL ANDREAUS, LAWRENCE DANDRIDGE, ANTWAUN HOLLEY\
For Eddie Kendricks—DEVIN HOLLOWAY, KYSHAWN LANE, HARRIS MATTHEW\
For David Ruffin—BRIAN C. BINION, DEVIN HOLLOWAY, HARRIS MATTHEW

**SWINGS**\
BRIAN C. BINION, TRESTON J. HENDERSON, ANTWAUN HOLLEY, KYSHAWN LANE, CHANI MAISONET, ANDREW VOLZER 

DANCE CAPTAIN\
BRETT MICHAEL LOCKLEY 

ASSISTANT DANCE CAPTAIN\
CHANI MAISONET 

FIGHT CAPTAIN\
HARRIS MATTHEW

**Jalen Harris** (*Eddie Kendricks*) is an accomplished singer, actor, and model, first being discovered on season ten of Fox's "American Idol." Jalen has been cast and seen for various television programs, national publications, and films like Fist Fight (Warner Bros) and most recently Jordan Peele's LoveCraft Country (HBO). He is a former Simba standby actor for the Tony Award winning and critically acclaimed Disney's The Lion King North American Broadway Tour. Jalen is also a latin/rnb crossover recording artist with records produced by Grammy Award winning producer/engineer Mack Woodward (Beyonce). Jalen is thankful and considers himself blessed to portray the Icon Eddie Kendricks. "Thanks to God, my family, WLP, and my incredible management." @jalenuniversal. 

**Harrell Holmes Jr.** (*Melvin Franklin*). A native of Saginaw, Mich. This triple threat is a graduate of AMDA. Making his tour debut, Harrell is a true throwback to the days of charismatic live bands and legendary soul artistry. His credits include "Star Search," "American Idol" and *The Watching* (film). He is a Motown Scholarship and Stevie Wonder Scholarship winner. "Ever since I was 8 years old, I've wanted to be a Temptation, to now have that opportunity to bring their story to life is a dream come true." 

**Marcus Paul James** (*Otis Williams*) has been seen in Broadway's *Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations*, *Motown: The Musical*, Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony Award- winning *In the Heights*, Jonathan Larson's Tony Award-winning *Rent*. TV/film credits include *Collateral Beauty*, *Rent: Filmed Live*, "The Wiz Live!," Oscar-nominated and Grammy-winning *The Greatest Showman*, "tick tick...Boom" Netflix, *Dear Evan Hansen*, *In the Heights*. As a recording artist, his albums are available on iTunes, CDBaby and all streaming platforms. For more info visit marcuspauljames.com.

**James T. Lane** (*Paul Williams*). West End: *The Scottsboro Boys*, *A Chorus Line* (Palladium, revival). Broadway: *Kiss Me, Kate* (Paul); *King Kong*; *The Scottsboro Boys* (Ozie Powell/Ruby Bates); *Chicago*; and *A Chorus Line* (Richie). National tours: *Jersey Boys*, *Cinderella*, *Fame*. Regional: *Mary Poppins* (Bert) Drury Lane Chicago, *The Wiz* (Tin Man), *Chicago* (Billy Flynn) Muny, *James Conceived*. Wrote and performed his one man show *Triple Threat: A Play That Moves and Sings*. Streaming information, booking, as well as performance dates available at jamestlane.com. Mr. Lane teaches music, theater and dance when and wherever anyone will let him! IG: @jamestlane.

**Elijah Ahmad Lewis** (*David Ruffin*). Multi-award-winning singer, actor, songwriter and arranger. Broadway: *Motown*, Tony Award-winning *Ain't Too Proud*. Tours: *Motown* (first and second national); *Mama, I Want To Sing!* (Japan). TV/film: "Power Book III: Raising Kanan"; *B-Boy Blues*; *Mama, I Want to Sing!*; *America* (starring Rosie O'Donnell), The Grammys. Music: SZA, Chance the Rapper, Ariana Grande, James "JT" Taylor, Cissy Houston, Madonna. Thanks to family and my team. To my mentor/friend Cicely Tyson, this is for you! IG: @elijah.ahmad.lewis. elijahahmadlewis.com.

**Michael Andreaus** (*Berry Gordy*). Broadway: *A Soldier's Play* (Roundabout). Off-Broadway: *Love and Yogurt* (NY Theatre Barn). NY: *Savage* (NYMF). Regional: *Ragtime* (Theatre Aspen), *Rock of Ages* (Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma). Film/TV: *Finding Carlos*, "When They See Us" (Netflix). BM: University of Central Oklahoma. Thanks to his family and friends, his agents at Headline Talent and his manager LK. IG: @michael_andreaus. 

**Gregory C. Banks Jr.** (*Lamont*) is elated to be making his national tour debut! Previous credits include *After Midnight* (singer/dancer), *In the Heights* (Benny, Laredo Theater Guild), *Dreamgirls* (Wayne), Toby's Dinner Theatre. Education: Howard University B.F.A. musical theater 2017. Thank you, Mom and Dad, we did it! 

**Brian C. Binion** (*Swing*) is overjoyed to be a part of the *ATP* family, telling the story of such an iconic group. His show credits include Broadway: Disney's *The Lion King*. Regional: *Kinky Boots*, *West Side Story*, *After Midnight*, *A Soldier's Tale*, *Man of La Mancha* (UNCSA 2013) IG: @Bbinion13. 

**Reed Campbell** (*Shelly Berger*). Born and raised in San Francisco, Calif. Theater: *Comedy of Errors* (Shakespeare in the Park), *Important Hats of the Twentieth Century* (MTC), *Nice Work If You Can Get It* (nat'l tour), *Bullets Over Broadway* (Ogunquit). TV/film: "Orange Is the New Black," "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel." Co-creator, "BrOdway." IG: @iamreedcampbell. 

**Lawrence Dandridge** (*Smokey Robinson/Damon Harris*). Lawrence has a long list of performance credits headlined by his role of TJ in the second national *Sister Act* tour. Dandridge writes and directs original works with Aurway Repertory Theatre in N.J., which he is the co-founder/creative artistic director. 

**Shayla Brielle G.** (*Mama Rose, Florence Ballard, Tammi Terrell*) is thrilled to be bringing this incredible story around the country. She is a proud native of Cincinnati, Ohio and studied music theater at Baldwin Wallace University. Thank you to Mom, Dad, Tara Rubin Casting, Lakey Wolff & Co, and the entire support system. Glory to God! 

**Treston J. Henderson** (*Swing*) is a 2020 B.F.A. musical theater graduate from Austin Peay State University and he is so excited to be making his national tour debut with *Ain't Too Proud*. He would like to thank God, his mom, step-dad, family, friends and LG Talent Management for their continued support! Wear ya mask. IG: @treston.henderson.

**Najah Hetsberger** (*Josephine*) is thrilled to be joining her first national tour! She is a recent graduate of Montclair State University (B.F.A. MT '21). Professional credits include Berkshire Theater Group (*Godspell*, *All Good Gifts*, *Nina Simone: Four Women*, *Sweet Thing*). She thanks her family, DGRW, LINK and God. 

**Devin Holloway** (*Richard Street*) is grateful and honored. A native of New Orleans, Devin Holloway has performed across the United States and internationally. Tours: Tap Brother 1 in *After Midnight* (Norwegian Escape), Minstrel in *Something Rotten!*, Jackie Wilson in *Motown*, Margaret Mead in *Hair* (European tour), *42nd Street* and *Sesame Street Live!*: MNF. Much Love to my family, and friends, Work Light Productions, Tara Rubin Casting, FSE, and the *ATP* creatives. devinholloway.net. IG: @thedevinholloway. 

**Antwaun Holley** (*Swing*). Cleveland, Ohio native delighted to return to the stage in this production of *Ain't Too Proud*. Credits include *The Book of Mormon* (international/national tours), Lin Manuel's *21 Chump Street*, Youth's *Passing Strange* and Jackie and Andrew Lippa's *The Wild Party*. Training: Baldwin Wallace Conservatory. #MAKTUB #REDBALLON. 

**Kyshawn Lane** (*Swing*) is thrilled to be sharing this iconic story. Past fav credits include: *Junie B. Jones* (tour), *Hairspray* (Papermill playhouse/tour/NV), *Memphis* (tour), *Personality* (regional premiere) *Dreamgirls, All shook up,* and *Joseph*...*Dreamcoat*. Special thanks to Tara Rubin casting, family, friends and Matthew for your continuous love and support. Mom, you're gonna love this one.

**Traci Elaine Lee** (*Johnnie Mae, Mary Wilson*). National tour: *Beautiful*. Off-Broadway: *Safeword*. Select regional: *Dreamgirls*, *In the Heights*, *Fortress of Solitude* (Dallas Theater Center), *A Wonderful World* (Miami New Drama), *Les Misérables* (ZACH Theatre), *Little Shop of Horrors* (Cape Playhouse). Voiceover: Whataburger, Indeed. B.F.A. MT SHSU. Thanks to AAG! For Daddy, Ma and my village. With everlasting love for my Papa Lee. IG: @tracelaine.

**Brett Michael Lockley** (*Al Bryant, Norman Whitfield, Dance Captain*). A Baltimore, Md. native, is thrilled to be a part of *Ain't Too Proud*! Credits/national tour: *Cats*, *Motown The Musical*. Regional: *Beauty and the Beast* (Paper Mill), *My Fair Lady* (Fireside Theatre). International: *A Chorus Line* (Shanghai). Thanks to God, my family, friends and agents at Avalon! IG: @Brett.Lockley. 

**Chani Maisonet** (*Swing, Assistant Dance Captain*) is so excited to be joining the *Ain't Too Proud* fam! (national tour debut). She is a vocal performance graduate of Kennesaw State University. Credits: *Becoming Nancy* and *Ever After* (Alliance Theatre). All the love to my family, friends, and all the honor to God. Let's groove! 

**Harris Matthew** (*Dennis Edwards, Fight Captain*) is making his national tour debut and thrilled to take The Temptations across America! Broadway: *Summer: The Donna Summer Musical*, *Frozen*. International: *Hair* (Sydney Opera House), *Vegas! The Show*. He is thankful for God, Mother Dearest, love, boobas and LDC! IG: @harrismturner.

**Deri'Andra Tucker** (*Diana Ross*). A New Orleans native, former NFL cheerleader (N.O. Saints), and graduate of Dillard University. Tours (U.S./Int.): *Rent* (Mimi Marquez) and *Dreamgirls*. Sending love to my family and friends, Take3Talent, Tara Rubin Casting, WLP and the ATP creatives. My performance is dedicated to my late father Derrick Mushatt. IG: @Ms. Deri.

**Andrew Volzer** (*Assistant Stage Manager, Swing*) is thrilled to be making his national tour debut. Recent credits: *The Secret Garden* (CCM), *Glory Denied* (Kentucky Opera), Junior Theater Festival (iTheatrics). He's a graduate of CCM with a B.F.A. in stage management. He is grateful to his family and friends for all their love and support.

**GENERAL MANAGEMENT**

General Manager\
Kevin Greene

Associate General Manager\
Courtney King 

- Aniele Fortin
- Carolyn Smith
- Andrew Tebo
- Noelle Hedgcock
- David Moore

**CASTING**

Tara Rubin Casting\
Tara Rubin CSA

- Merri Sugarman CSA
- Laura Schutzel CSA
- Claire Burke CSA
- Peter Van Dam CS
- Felicia Rudolph CSA 
- Xavier Rubiano CSA
- Kevin Metzger-Timson CSA 
- Louis DiPaolo 
- Spencer Gualdoni

**EXCLUSIVE TOUR DIRECTION**

The Road Company

- Stephen Lindsay
- Brett Sirota
- Shawn Willett
- Tom Linden
- Piper Gore
- Joe Reed
- Shane Parksmit
- Michelle Shine

**TOUR MARKETING AND PRESS**

ALLIED GLOBAL MARKETING

- Andrew Damer
- Jennifer Gallagher
- Scott Praefke
- Hayden Anderson
- Jessica Cary
- Amenkha Sembenu

**SOCIAL MEDIA**

BIZ CHICA MEDIA

- Tracy Chapman-Nolan 
- Krystle Carmona
- Mauricio Urquilla 
- Kelly Chapman 
- Khomari Flash
- Gilesa Thomas

**PRESS AND MARKETING OUTREACH**

Linda J. Stewart

**TECHNICAL SUPERVISION**

PORT CITY TECHNICAL

Vice President of Production\
Rhys Williams

Director of Production Operations\
Mackenzie Foster

Assistant Production Manager\
Ryan George

- Tom Klonowski
- Hunter Storie
- Tiffany West
- Austin Darby

**COMPANY MANAGEMENT**

- Company Manager
- Arthur J.M. Callahan
- Assistant Company Manager
- Kenya Anthony-Moore

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Production Stage Manager\
Nicole Olson

Stage Manager\
Dora Jane Trenbeath

Assistant Stage Manager\
Andrew Volzer

COVID Safety Manager\
Sacha Comrie 

Assistant COVID Safety Manager\
Kenya Anthony-Moore

Associate Scenic Designer\
Justin Humphres

Associate Lighting Designer\
Ryan O'Gara

Associate Lighting Designer\
Joel Britt

Assistant Lighting Designer\
Domino Mannheim 

Lighting Programmers\
Jackson Miller, Jonah Camiel 

Howell Binkley Fellow\
Kat Zhou

Assistant Sound Designer\
Angela Don 

Associate Projection Designer\
Dan Vatsky 

Video Animator\
Robert Figueira 

Video Programmer\
Ben Keightley

Associate Costume Designer\
Rachel Attridge

Costume Assistants\
Christine Meyers, Meriwether Snipes, Niiamar Felder

Associate Wig Design\
Ashley Rae Callahan

Tour Resident Director\
Brian Harlan Brooks 

Associate Director\
Logan Vaughn

Broadway Resident Director\
Drew Foster

Assistant Keyboard Programmer\
Tim Crook 

Production Assistants\
Elizabeth Allen, Turner Messer, Yu Anne Ando

Dialect Coach\
Charley Layton, Quentin Moore

Assistant to Ira Pittelman & Tom Hulce\
Brian Haas

Assistant to Des McAnuff\
Megan Dieterle

Assistant to Sergio Trujillo\
JD Scalzo

Assistant to Dominique Morisseau\
Marie Scott

Production Carpenter\
Tom Klonowski

Production Video\
Ian Crawford

Production Sound Engineer\
Walter Trarbach

Production Electrician\
Eric Norris

Production Automation\
Chad Rowe

Production Wardrobe\
Megan Quinn

NYC Sewing Support\
Graciela Zapata, Josh Burns, Kelly Sinnott, Betty Gillispie

Head Carpenter\
Sean Sweeney

Assistant Carpenter/Automation\
Zachary Feivou

Assistant Carpenter/Flyman\
John Shiner

Head Electrician\
Zach Alexander

Assistant Electrician/Video\
Jada Hutchinson 

Assistant Electrician/Spot Operator\
Gabrielle Blackburn

Head Audio\
Joe Samala

Assistant Audio\
Shaughn Bryant 

Head Props\
Garrett Keith Holmes

Assistant Props\
Douglas Puskas

Head Wardrobe\
Michael Turner 

Assistant Wardrobe\
Renee Jones 

Assistant Wardrobe/Star Dresser\
Brandi White

Hair/Makeup Supervisor\
Mark Bailey Capalbo

Assistant Hair/Makeup\
Anna Washburn 

Swing Technician\
Joshua DeBernardi

Study Guide\
ShowStudies/Tim Reid

Advertising, Digital, Insights & Partnerships\
Serino Coyne\
Hailey Barton, Tom Callahan, Jay Cooper, Kat Marotta-Hertzfeld, Jennifer Matte, Jacqueline Rosas, Diana Salameh, Matt Upshaw, Bradlie Yanniello

Legal Counsel\
Lazarus & Harris LLP\
Scott Lazarus, Esq., Robert C. Harris, Esq., Emily Lawson, Esq., Diane Viale

Insurance\
Maury, Donnelly, and Parr\
Bob Middleton

Merchandising\
The Araca Group

Banking\
Signature Bank\
Margaret Monigan, Robert Larrinaga

Accountant\
WithumSmith-Brown\
Robert Fried CPA, Karen Kowgios CPA, Anthony Moore CPA

Payroll Services\
PEOPLE INC.\
Frances Meeks

Travel/Housing\
Road Rebel Global

Physical Therapy\
Neurosport Physical Therapy Inc.\
Ameera Fujah

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**CREDITS**\
Scenery by Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Automation by Hudson Scenic Studios. Additional scenic elements by TTS Studios and Hudson Scenic Studios. Props by Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Additional props by Brenbri Properties LLC. Lighting equipment by PRG Lighting. Sound equipment by Sound Associates, Inc. Video projection system engineered and provided by 4Wall. Costume construction by Giliberto Designs Inc., Jennifer Love Costumes, By Barak, Eric Winterling Inc., Shana Albery, Alexander Zeek, Krostyne Studios, Steppenwolf Costume Shop, Jade Brandt, L. Gambert LLC, BYBO Corp, T&E Sample Room, Juliann E Kroboth, Jeff Fender Studio, Erica Rudinsky. Shoes by T.O.Dey Custom Shoes and Worldtone Dance. Special thanks to Bra*Tenders for hosiery and undergarments.

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**SPECIAL THANKS**\
Otis Williams, Shelly Berger, Suzanne de Passe, Nansci Neiman-Legette and Berry Gordy. Susan Medak, Tony Taccone, Derrick Porter, Jasmun Freeman, Linda Berger, Manhattan Theatre Club, Lynne Meadow, Barry Grove, Florie, Seery, Carole Pittelman, and Joan McCarty. 

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Thanks to New 42nd Street Studios.

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American Express is the official card of *Ain’t Too Proud*. 

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**MUSIC CREDITS**\
“Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” by Norman J. Whitfield/ Edward Holland Jr., Stone Agate Music (BMI). “Baby Love” by Brian Holland/Edward Holland Jr./Lamont Herbert Dozier, Stone Agate Music (BMI). “Ball of Confusion (That’s What the World is Today)” by Norman J. Whitfield/Barrett Strong, Stone Agate Music (BMI). “Cloud Nine” by Norman J. Whitfield/Barret Strong, Stone Agate Music (BMI). “Come See About Me” by Brian Holland/Edward Holland Jr./Lamont Herbert Dozier, Stone Agate Music (BMI). “Don’t Look Back” by Smokey Robinson/Ronald White, Jobete Music Co. Inc. (ASCAP). “For Once in My Life” by Orlando Murden/ Ronald N. Miller, Jobete Music Co. Inc. (ASCAP)/Stone Diamond Music Corp. (BMI). “Get Ready” by Smokey Robinson, Jobete Music Co. Inc (ASCAP). “Gloria” by Ester Navarro, EMI Longitude Music (BMI). “I Can’t Get Next to You” by Norman J. Whitfield/Barrett Strong, Stone Agate Music (BMI). “I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You)” by Norman J. Whitfield/ Barrett Strong/Rodger Penzabene Sr./Helga Penzabene/ Carl Christiansen/Roger Penzabene Jr., Stone Agate Music (BMI). “(I Know) I’m Losing You” by Norman J. Whitfield/Edward Holland Jr./Cornelius Grant, Stone Agate Music (BMI). “I Want a Love I Can See” by Smokey Robinson, Jobete Music Co. Inc. (ASCAP). “I Wish It Would Rain” by Barrett Strong/Norman J. Whitefield/Rodger Penzabene Sr., Stone Agate Music (BMI). “If I Could Build My Whole World Around You” by Harvey Fuqua. Johnny Bristol, Vernon Bullock. “If You Don’t Know Me by Now” by Kenneth Gamble/ Leon Huff, Mijac Music (BMI)/Sony/ATV (BMI). “I’m Gonna Make You Love Me” by Gregg Crockett/Skip Batey/Gregg America, Jobete Music Co. Inc. (ASCAP)/ Old Brompton Road Music (ASCAP). “In the Still of the Night” by Fred Parris, Lee Corporation. “Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)” by Norman J. Whitfield/Barrett Strong/Armique Wyche/Anthony Fontenot/Troy Carter, Stone Agate Music (BMI). “My Girl” by Ronald White/Smokey Robinson, Jebete Music Co. Inc. (ASCAP). “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone” by Norman J. Whitfield/Barrett Strong, Stone Diamond Music Corp. (BMI). “Runaway Child, Running Wild” by Norman J. Whitfield/Barrett Strong, Stone Agate Music (BMI). “Shout” by Ronald Isley/Rudolph Isley/O’Kelly Isley, EMI Longitude Music (BMI). “Since I Lost my Baby” by Smokey Robinson/Warren Moore, Jobete Music Co. Inc (ASCAP). “Speedo” by Ester Navarro, EMI Longitude Music (BMI). “Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are)” by Norman J. Whitfield/ Barrett Strong, Stone Agate Music (BMI). “The Way You Do the Things You Do” by Smokey Robinson/ Robert Rogers, Jobete Music Co. Inc. (ASCAP). “War” by Norman J. Whitfield/Barrett Strong, Stone Agate Music (BMI). “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted .yC OJMames Dean/Paul Riser/ William Weatherspoon, Stone Agate Music (BMI)/Jobete Music Co. Inc. (ASCAP). “You Can’t Hurry Love” by Edward Holland Jr./Brian Holland/Lamont Herbert Dozier, Stone Agate ,Music (BMI). “You’re My Everything” by Norman J. Whitfield/Cornelius Grant/Rodger Penzabene Sr./Helga Penzabene/Carl Christiansen, Stone Agate Music (BMI) .

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

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

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The Director-Choreographer is a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, a national labor union.

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

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Ain't Too Proud

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- Mickey Liddell 
- Hunter Arnold 
- Caiola Productions 
- Double Gemini Productions
- Fakston Productions 
- Roy Furman 
- Harris Karma Productions
- On Your Marks Group 
- Darren Bagert 
- Berlind Productions
- Bob Boyett 
- Colin Callender 
- Caitlin Clements 
- Freddy DeMann 
- Dante Di Loreto
- Bonnie & Kenneth 
- Feld FickStern Productions 
- Eric & Marsi Gardiner 
- Robert Greenblatt
- Jeremiah J. Harris and Darren P. DeVerna 
- John Gore Organization 
- Mike Kriak
- David Mirvish 
- Eva Price 
- Zeilinger Productions 
- Adam Zotovich 
- Ambassador Theatre Group

Independent Presenters Network AND The Shubert Organization

**EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS**

Wendy Orshan and Jeffrey M. Wilson

**IN ASSOCIATION WITH**

- Arena Stage\
Molly Smith, Edgar Dobie  
- Second Stage Theater\
Carole Rothman, Khady Kamara

# **DEAR EVAN HANSEN**

- BOOK BY\
**STEVEN LEVENSON**
- MUSIC AND LYRICS BY\
**BENJ PASEK & JUSTIN&nbsp;PAUL**

&nbsp;

**STEPHEN CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY**

1. **STEPHANIE LA ROCHELLE** 
2. **JESSICA E. SHERMAN**

- **KELSEY VENTER** 
- **NIKHIL SABOO** 
- **JOHN HEMPHILL**
- **ALESSANDRO COSTANTINI**
- **CIARA ALYSE HARRIS**
- **SAM PRIMACK**

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- SCENIC DESIGN BY\
**DAVID KORINS**
- PROJECTION DESIGN BY\
**PETER NIGRINI**
- COSTUME DESIGN BY\
**EMILY REBHOLZ**
- LIGHTING DESIGN BY\
**JAPHY WEIDEMAN**
- SOUND DESIGN BY\
**NEVIN STEINBERG**
- HAIR DESIGN BY\
**DAVID BRIAN BROWN**
- ASSOCIATE MUSIC SUPERVISOR\
**BEN COHN**
- MUSIC DIRECTOR\
**GARRET HEALEY**
- MUSIC COORDINATORS\
**MICHAEL KELLER**\
**MICHAEL AARONS**
- VOCAL ARRANGEMENTS & ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS BY\
**JUSTIN PAUL**
- MARKETING AND PUBLICITY DIRECTION\
**BOND THEATRICAL**\
**DJ MARTIN**\
**MARC VISCARDI**
- TOUR BOOKING AGENCY\
**THE BOOKING GROUP**\
**MEREDITH BLAIR**\
**KARA GEBHART**
- ADVERTISING & MARKETING\
**SERINO COYNE**
- NATIONAL PRESS REPRESENTATIVES\
**GRAPEVINE PR**
- SOCIAL MEDIA\
**MARATHON DIGITAL**
- CASTING BY\
**TARA RUBIN CASTING**\
**KEVIN METZGER-TIMSON**
- PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT\
**JUNIPER STREET PRODUCTIONS**
- PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR\
**JUDITH SCHOENFELD**
- PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER\
**JOVON E. SHUCK**
- COMPANY MANAGER\
**DEANN L. BOISE**
- SENIOR ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR\
**DANNY SHARRON**
- SENIOR ASSOCIATE CHOREOGRAPHER\
**MARK MYARS**
- ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS\
**TREY ELLETT**\
**CANDIS C. JONES**
- ASSOCIATE CHOREOGRAPHERS\
**JENNIFER RIAS**\
**JONATHAN WARREN**
- GENERAL MANAGER\
**101 PRODUCTIONS, LTD.**

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MUSIC SUPERVISION, ORCHESTRATIONS & ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS BY\
**ALEX LACAMOIRE**

CHOREOGRAPHY BY\
**DANNY MEFFORD**

DIRECTED BY\
**MICHAEL GREIF**

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Originally presented by Arena Stage, July 9, 2015 to August 23, 2015\
New York premiere at Second Stage, March 26, 2016 to May 29, 2016

Original Cast Recording Available on Atlantic Records


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### Act One

"Anybody Have a Map?"\
Heidi, Cynthia

"Waving Through a Window"\
Evan, Company

"For Forever"\
Evan

"Sincerely, Me"\
Connor, Evan, Jared

"Requiem"\
Zoe, Larry, Cynthia

"If I Could Tell Her"\
Evan, Zoe

"Disappear"\
Connor, Evan, Alana, Jared, Cynthia, Larry, Zoe

"You Will Be Found"\
Evan, Company

### Act Two

"Sincerely, Me" (Reprise)\
Connor, Jared

"To Break in a Glove"\
Larry, Evan

"Only Us"\
Zoe, Evan

"Good for You"\
Heidi, Alana, Jared, Evan

"You Will Be Found" (Reprise)\
Company

"Words Fail"\
Evan

"So Big/So Small"\
Heidi

"Finale"\
Company

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Muscial Numbers

Run time is approximately 2 hrs 30 minutes with a 15 minute intermission.

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Run time

**No recording devices**\
The use of any recording device, either audio or video, and the taking of photographs, either with or without flash, is strictly prohibited by law. Please tum off all electronic devices such as cellular phones, beepers and watches prior to the beginning of the performance. 

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No recording

Understudies 

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Stephen Christopher Anthony

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Stephanie La Rochelle

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Jessica E. Sherman

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Kelsey Venter

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Nikhil Saboo

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John Hemphill

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Alessandro Costantini

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Ciara Alyse Harris

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Sam Primack

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Alaina Anderson

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Reese Sebastian Diaz

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Julian Diaz-Granados

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Haile Ferrier

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Matthew Edward Kemp

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Coleen Sexton

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Daniel Robert Sullivan

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Keely Vasquez

(in alphabetical order)

Evan Hansen\
**STEPHEN CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY**\
(Saturday mat. and Sunday eve. performances)\
**SAM PRIMACK**

Jared Kleinman\
**ALESSANDRO COSTANTINI**

Alana Beck\
**CIARA ALYSE HARRIS**

Larry Murphy\
**JOHN HEMPHILL**

Zoe Murphy\
**STEPHANIE LA ROCHELLE**

Cynthia Murphy\
**KELSEY VENTER**

Connor Murphy\
**NIKHIL SABOO**

Heidi Hansen\
**JESSICA E. SHERMAN**

**VIRTUAL COMMUNITY VOICES**\
BECCA AYERS, MARY BACON, GERARD CANONICO, JENN COLELLA, ADAM HALPIN, MYKAL KILGORE, STEPHEN KUNKEN, TAMIKA LAWRENCE, CARRIE MANOLAKOS, KEN MARKS, ASA SOMERS, JASON TAM, BRENDA WEHLE, NATALIE WEISS, TIM YOUNG, REMY ZAKEN

**UNDERSTUDIES**\
Standbys and understudies never substitute for players unless a specific announcement for the appearance is made at the time of the performance.

Understudy for Evan Hansen, Connor Murphy, Jared Kleinman: REESE SEBASTIAN DIAZ, MATTHEW EDWARD KEMP, SAM PRIMACK\
Understudy for Jared Kleinman, Connor Murphy: JULIAN DIAZ-GRANADOS\
Understudy for Heidi Hansen, Cynthia Murphy: COLEEN SEXTON, KEELY VASQUEZ\
Understudy for Heidi Hansen: KELSEY VENTER\
Understudy for Alana Beck, Zoe Murphy: ALAINA ANDERSON, HAILE FERRIER\
Understudy for Zoe Murphy: CIARA ALYSE HARRIS\
Understudy for Larry Murphy: DANIEL ROBERT SULLIVAN

Dance Captain\
**KELSEY VENTER**

**STEPHEN CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY** (*Evan Hansen*). He/him. Stephen is overjoyed to return to the stage as Evan. Broadway: *Dear Evan Hansen* (Evan u/s), *Book of Mormon* (Ensemble, McKinley u/s). National Tour: *Catch Me If You Can* (Frank Abagnale Jr). During the shutdown Stephen got a puppy, perfected his lasagna recipe, mastered the Rubik's Cube, taught Voice at FSU, began Yoga Teacher Training certification, and truly missed every person listed in your playbill. Florida State University: BM in Musical Theatre. UCB Improv Comedy grad. Love to the entire DEH family, Stacey Mindich, Tara Rubin, Xavier Rubiano, Mom, Dad, Ryan, Cameron. IG/Twitter:@_stephenanthony. www.stephenchristopheranthony.com 

**STEPHANIE LA ROCHELLE** *(Zoe Murphy)* is thrilled to be continuing her journey with the National Tour after appearing in the original Canadian production. Select credits: *Heartland* (CBC); *Backstage* (Disney); *In The Dark* (CW); *The Preacher's Sin* (Lifetime). Stephanie is a CCMA award nominated singer-songwriter. Huge thanks to the team at *DEH*, Stephanie Gorin, The Talent House, and her family. Let's erase the stigma. www.stephlarochelle.com @steph_larochelle 

**JESSICA E. SHERMAN** (*Heidi Hansen*). She/ her. Original Heidi Hansen in Toronto's *Dear Evan Hansen*, for which she won the Toronto Theatre Critic's Association Award. International credits include *Rock 'n' Roll* (West End), *A Midsummer Night's Dream* (Japan), *Batman Live* (World Arena Tour), *Lend Me A Tenor* (Vienna), *John and Jen* (Guildford), *The Sound of Music* (UK Tour), *Heart of Winter* and *The Last Party* (Toronto). Film credits include *Le Dindon* (Cinéfrance). For PS, always. @jessica_like_the_tank 

**KELSEY VENTER** (*Cynthia Murphy, u/s Heidi Hansen*). National Tour: *Dear Evan Hansen.* Selected Regional: Guthrie Theater, American Conservatory Theater, Old Globe Theater. BA in Theater SDSU, MFA American Conservatory Theater. All love and gratitude to my incredible family, friends, and mentors for believing in me. www.kelseyventer.com 

**NIKHIL SABOO** (*Connor Murphy*) is elated to join the tour of *DEH* --- aligning in his purpose of creating space, opening other's perspectives, and lifting up all aspiring South Asian artists across the country. Prior, Nikhil was on tour with the Angelica Company of *Hamilton* and in the original Broadway cast of *Mean Girls*. Gratitude to Stewart Talent, the DEH company, and my tribe. Love to Mom, Dad, and Nisha. For Dada and Ama. @nikhil.saboo 

**JOHN HEMPHILL** *(Larry Murphy)* starred on Broadway as Sam/Bill in *Mamma Mia!*, original Broadway company of Andrew Lloyd Webber's *School of Rock*. First National Tour of *The Curious Incident of The Dog In The Night-Time*. Film: *Zodiac* directed by Academy Award nominated David Fincher. TV: *Castle*, *Monk*, *Las Vegas*, *The Black List*, *Mr. Robot*, *Big Love* among others. Hi to my students at Stephens College! John is ever grateful to wife Jenn. @johnhemphill 

**ALESSANDRO COSTANTINI** *(Jared Kleinman).* Born and raised in Sudbury, Ontario Canada. Alessandro is the co-founder and Artistic Director of YES Theatre, Northern Ontario's premiere institution for the support and development of emerging and Citizen Artists. Please support your entire local artistic ecology. #lovetomyfamilyandfriends YESTHEATRE.COM 

**CIARA ALYSE HARRIS** (*Alana Beck; u/s Zoe Murphy*) is OVERJOYED to become your closest acquaintance! A Miami, Florida native, and graduate of the Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music (CCM), her credits include Lorraine (*All Shook Up,* The Muny), Mary (*Jesus Christ Superstar,* CCM) and Eve (*Children of Eden*, CCM). She thanks her family for always believing in her, HCKR, and the good Lord for always working in mysterious ways! @ciaraalyseharris 

**SAM PRIMACK** *(Alternate Evan Hansen; u/s Connor Murphy, Jared Kleinman)* is delighted to be back with the *DEH* family, bringing hope, healing and the power of live theatre back to audiences across the country. Phoenix, AZ native. Broadway: *Dear Evan Hansen*. National Tour: *The Addams Family* (Pugsley Addams). Professional: Phoenix Theatre, Arizona Broadway Theatre. 2017 Jimmy Award finalist. Many thanks to Tara Rubin, Xavier Rubiano, Stacey Mindich, and the entire *DEH* team. Incredibly grateful for the endless support from amazing family, friends, and teachers. 

**ALAINA ANDERSON** (*u/s Alana Beck, Zoe Murphy*) is elated to be making her professional debut in *Dear Evan Hansen*! Recent graduate of Yale University with a degree in Cognitive Science. Love and gratitude to the wonderful family, friends, and mentors who have supported her, Tara Rubin, Xavier Rubiano, Stacey Mindich, and the whole *DEH* team. 

**REESE SEBASTIAN DIAZ** (*u/s Evan Hansen, Connor Murphy, Jared Kleinman*). He/him. Reese is overjoyed to join the *DEH* family! Broadway: *Mary Poppins*. National Tours: *Mary Poppins, Beauty and the Beast.* Special thanks to the DEH/Tara Rubin teams. Much love to Mom, Dad, Nana, Sam, Frank, Roni, Warren, family, friends, and teachers. @ReeseSDiaz 

**JULIAN DIAZ-GRANADOS** (*u/s Connor Murphy, Jared Kleinman*) is thrilled to join *DEH*! Broadway: *Ruben and Clay's Christmas Show*. NYC/Regional Favorites: *Newsies* (Jack Kelly), *Dog Sees God* (Matt), *Cabaret* (Cliff ), *Just Laugh* (Timmy). Thanks to Tara Rubin and the *DEH* teams. Love to Mama, Papa, Noah, Sam, family, friends, teachers, and my beautiful wife, Kateryna. www.juliandiazgranados.com 

**HAILE FERRIER** (*u/s Alana Beck, Zoe Murphy*) is thrilled to be making her national tour debut fresh out of college! Haile is a proud LINK and YoungArts alum and thanks both for being second family and groups of absolute girl bosses. Thank you family, friends and mentors for your constant support! Elon MT '21 www.haileferrier.com @haile.ferrier

**MATTHEW EDWARD KEMP** *(u/s Evan Hansen, Connor Murphy, Jared Kleinman).* Matthew is thrilled to be returning to his National Tour Debut! He is a graduate of The University of Michigan, BFA Musical Theatre. Endless thanks to Stacey, my *DEH* family, Luke, and my friends & family! @Matthewtheginger 

**COLEEN SEXTON** *(u/s Heidi Hansen, Cynthia Murphy)* is thrilled to be back! Broadway: Lucy in *Jekyll and Hyde.* She has also appeared in the movie version opposite David Hasselhoff. National tours: Elphaba in *Wicked*, Brooke Wyndham in *Legally Blonde* and various roles in *Chicago.* TV: "Law and Order" and "Third Watch". Go Yankees! 

**DANIEL ROBERT SULLIVAN** (*u/s Larry Murphy)* performed as Tommy DeVito in *Jersey Boys* more than 1000 times with the Las Vegas, Toronto, and touring companies, and in the national tour of *Motown the Musical*. He's the author of *Prospect High: Brooklyn*, *Braving the Bronx River*, *Becoming A Jersey Boy*, and *There's No Substitute for Empathy*. 

**KEELY VASQUEZ** (*u/s Heidi Hansen, Cynthia Murphy*) is a Chicago-based actor. Most recently she was featured in Writers Theatre's production of *Next to Normal*, and in The Mercury Theater's *Spamalot*. For nearly a decade, she toured the world singing with Barry Manilow and was featured on countless TV shows and DVD specials.

Music Director/Conductor/Keyboard: GARRET HEALEY

Associate Conductor: MICHAEL USELMANN

Guitar: MATT BROWN, ERIC STOCKTON

Drums: RYAN McCAUSLAND; Bass: LEON BOYKINS

Violin/Concertmaster: EUGENE KALER

Viola: NIKKI SHORTS

Cello: TAHIRAH WHITTINGTON

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Additional Orchestrations: Christopher Jahnke

Keyboard Programmer: Randy Cohen

Associate Keyboard Programmer: Jeremy King

Ableton Programmers: Enrico de Trizio, Scott Wasserman

Music Copying: Emily Grishman Music Preparation

*DEAR EVAN HANSEN* is proud to collaborate with:

**CHILD MIND INSTITUTE** is an independent, national nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling
with mental health and learning disorders. 

**CRISIS TEXT LINE** is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text 741741 from anywhere in the US to text with a trained Crisis
Counselor. Crisis Text Line trains volunteers to support people in crisis.

**THE JED FOUNDATION** is a nonprofit that exists to protect emotional health and prevent suicide for our nation’s teens and
young adults.

**THE TREVOR PROJECT** is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services
to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning young people.

**BORN THIS WAY FOUNDATION** is committed to supporting the wellness of young people and empowering them to create a kinder and braver world.

**THE LOVELAND FOUNDATION**'s Therapy Fund provides therapy support to Black women and girls nationwide.

For more information about our not-for-profit partners, visit: [dearevanhansen.com/partners](https://dearevanhansen.com/partners/#broadway).


Broadway Opening Night: December 4, 2016 - Music Box Theatre\
Tour Opening Night: October 5, 2018 - Buell Theater, Denver, CO

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**STACEY MINDICH PRODUCTIONS**

Associate Producer/Creative Content Director\
Caitlin Clements

DEH Global Marketing Director\
Anna Pitera DeVito

Executive Assistant to the Producer\
Lynn Matsumoto

Apprentice\
Eniola Sodeke

Chief Operating Officer\
Tracy Geltman

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**GENERAL MANAGEMENT**\
101 PRODUCTIONS, LTD.
 
- Wendy Orshan 
- Jeffrey M. Wilson
- Ron Gubin 
- Chris Morey 
- Jeff Klein
- Nazlah Black 
- Beth Blitzer Coleman 
- Ray Clark 
- Bobby Driggers
- Adam First 
- Kathy Kim 
- Ed Nelson 
- Robert Nolan
- Jenny Peek 
- Rachel Roberson 
- Christine Stump
- Steve Supeck 
- Christopher Taggart 
- Frank Wright II

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**COMPANY MANAGER**\
DeAnn L. Boise

- Associate Company Managers\
Laura Quintela
- Assistant Company Manager\
Robert Gallo

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**TOUR MARKETING & PUBLICITY DIRECTION**\
BOND THEATRICAL\
bondtheatrical.com

- DJ Martin 
- Temah Higgins 
- Mollie Mann
- Marc Viscardi 
- Wendy Roberts
- Bailey Ford
- Phillip Aleman
- Melissa Cohen 
- Steph Kelleher
- Adrienne Richards 
- Simon Rosales
- Janiya Wade

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**NATIONAL PRESS REPRESENTATIVES**\
grapevine public relations

- Molly Barnett
- Chelsea Nachman

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**TOUR BOOKING AGENCY**\
THE BOOKING GROUP

- Meredith Blair
- Kara Gebhart
- Laura Kolarik
- Stephanie Ditman

www.thebookinggroup.com

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**CASTING**\
TARA RUBIN CASTING

- Tara Rubin, CSA
- Merri Sugarman, CSA 
- Claire Burke, CSA
- Peter Van Dam, CSA
- Felicia Rudolph, CSA
- Xavier Rubiano, CSA 
- Kevin Metzger-Timson, CSA
- Louis DiPaolo
- Spencer Gualdoni

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**LEGAL COUNSEL**\
LEVINE PLOTKIN & MENIN, LLP

- Loren Plotkin 
- Conrad Rippy 
- Susan Mindell
- Daniel Watkins 
- Emily Erstling 
- Kevin Hess 
- Cris Criswell

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**PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT**\
JUNIPER STREET PRODUCTIONS

- Hillary Blanken 
- Ana Rose Greene 
- Sadie Alisa
- Guy Kwan 
- Victoria Bullard 
- Ross Leonard
- Christopher Batstone 
- Hannah Wilson

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**PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR**\
Judith Schoenfeld

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- General Manager\
Chris Morey
- Engagement Management\
Ron Gubin
- Production Stage Manager\
Jovon E. Shuck
- Stage Manager\
Stacy N. Taylor
- Assistant Stage Managers\
Katelynn Cooper, Brant Sennett
- Senior Associate Director\
Danny Sharron
- Senior Associate Choreographer\
Mark Myars
- Associate Directors\
Trey Ellett, Candis C. Jones
- Associate Choreographers\
Jennifer Rias, Jonathan Warren
- Assistant Director\
Miranda Cornell
- Associate Scenic Designers\
Amanda Stephens, James Burns
- Associate Costume Designer\
Clare Wasserman
- Associate Lighting Designer\
Ken Wills
- Assistant Lighting Designer\
Jessica Creager
- Associate Projections Designers\
Dan Scully, David Bengali
- Associate Sound Designer\
Jessica Paz
- Natural Hair Consultant\
Jennifer Lord
- DEI Consultant\
Dr. Kira Banks
- Vocal Consultant\
Liz Caplan
- Vocal Coach\
Matt Farnsworth
- Production Carpenter\
Chad Woerner
- Production Electrician\
Jeremy Wahlers
- Moving Light Programmers\
Scott K. Tusing, Jeremy Goldenberg
- Video/Projections Engineer\
Asher Robinson
- Video/Projection Programmers\
Benjamin Keightley, Zach Peletz
- Lead Video/Projection Editor\
Andrew Bauer
- Video/Projection Editor\
Dan Vatsky
- Additional Video Editing\
Robert Figueira
- Video Intern\
Nick Graci
- Productions Props\
Buist Bickley
- Assistant Production Props\
Chris Kavanah
- Production Sound\
Nick Borisjuk
- Music Coordinators\
Michael Keller, Michael Aarons
- Music Assistant\
Haley Bennett
- Assistant Keyboard Programmer\
Taylor Williams
- Guitar Programmer\
Dillon Kondor
- Covid Safety Managers\
Ellen O’Neill, Kevonna Shuford
- Management Assistant\
Coleman Ray Clark
- Production Assistants\
Julius Cruz, Eric Nolan Mattingly
- Music Executive for Benj Pasek and Justin Paul\
Jordan Carroll
- Assistant to Benj Pasek\
Danielle Perelman
- Assistant to Justin Paul\
Savannah Hankinson
- Assistant to Steven Levenson\
Matt Steinberg

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**TOURING CREW**

HEAD CARPENTER\
JAMIE KURTZ

- Flyman Carpenter\
Jason Edens
- Automation Carpenter\
Randy DeBoer
- Assistant Carpenter\
Chris Weber
- Advance Carpenter\
Geoff Keller
- Head Electrician\
Nate Eyestone
- Assistant Electricians\
Rob Connors, Jordan Brown
- Advance Electrician/Video\
Benjamin Abernathy
- Head Audio\
Justin Graziani
- Assistant Audio\
Tyler Ponath
- Advance Audio\
Alex Ritter
- Head Props\
Lonnie Goertz
- Assistant Props\
Karen Byers
- Crew Cover\
Mark “Sparky” Mallory\
Robert DeCandia
- Head Wardrobe\
Matt Myers
- Assistant Wardrobe\
Jamie Brown
- Hair & Wig Supervisor\
Jessica McGinty
- Hair & Wardrobe Swing\
Vicky Martinez
- Physical Therapy\
Neuro Tour Physical Therapy, Inc. / Carolyn Lawson
- Medical Director\
Dr. Craig Weil
- Accountant\
WithumSmith + Brown, PC/Robert Fried, Karen Kowgios, Anthony Moore, CPAs
- Controller\
Galbraith & Co./Sarah Galbraith
- Advertising & Marketing\
Serino Coyne/Hailey Barton, Tom Callahan, Jay Cooper, Peter Gunther, Madeline Hurley Jones, Jennifer Matte, Jacqueline Rosas, Matt Upshaw, Bradlie Yanniello
- Social Media\
Marathon Digital/Mike Karns, Melanie Pateiro, Ava Coploff, Polina Sapershteyn, Nathan McMonigle
- DEH Global Ticketing & Analytics\
TANNA Inc./Gregg Arst
- Casting Associate\
Kevin Metzger-Timson
- Banking\
City National Bank
- Insurance
DeWitt Stern Group, Inc.
- Housing\
Road Concierge / Lisa Morris
- Air Travel\
Tzell Travel / Andi Henig, Alan Braunstein, Jeanne Lafond
- Merchandising\
Creative Goods Merchandise
- Merchandise Manager\
Jeffry Heitman
- Assistant Merchandising Manager\
Malaysia Bradley
- Key Art Design\
Matthew Cohen
- Production Photographers\
Matthew Murphy, Jenny Anderson
- Production B-Roll\
HMS Media
- Payroll Services\
Checks & Balances
- Trucking\
Clark Transfer
- Company Mascots\
Katie, Harper, Lucy, Butler, Gatsby, Winston Jones

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**SPECIAL THANKS**

Jack Viertel\
Craig Kallman, Pete Ganbarg (Atlantic Records)\
National Museum of American History of the Smithsonian Institution\
Dolly Chugh\
Holly Sutton\
Michael Leibring\
Zak Risinger

To learn more about this production, please visit dearevanhansenbroadway.com

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**CREDITS**

Scenic items fabricated by PRG-Scenic Technologies. Show control and scenic motion control featuring Stage Command Systems by PRG-Scenic Technologies, a division of Production Resource Group, LLC, New Windsor, NY. Scenic elements provided by Daedalus Design and Production, Inc. Lighting Equipment from PRG Lighting. Audio Equipment from PRG Audio. Video projection system provided by Worldstage. Props built by: Behind The Mule Studio, Gen-esis Upholstery, and Brenbri Props. Evan Polo by By Barak LLC. Costume support by: Gene Mignola, Cego Shirtmakers, Timberlake Studios Inc., and Jeff Fender Studio Inc. Cover photo by Joan Marcus and Margo Schulman. Hosiery and undergarments provided by Bra*Tenders.Props trucking by JP Carrier. Upholstery by R Ramos Upholstery.

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**PHOTO CREDITS**

Photos, including those under Creative Commons license, are credited to (OvO), @abrunvoll, 123rf, acheron0, Adrienne Wichard-Edds, Aidan Sage, Alan, Alexis Evans-Krueger, Alisha Var-gas, Alka Phi, Andrea, Andrew Bauer, Andrew Tseng, Andy Arthur, AndyCunningham, Art by David Evans, Ashley Bischoff, Astacus, babyratio, Barabeke, Becky, BellaGaia, bet- yarlaca, biwanoki, buzzbo, CAHairyBear, Casey Bisson, Cesar Garza, Cheyenne Michaels, Chris Burke, Chris Goldberg, Chris Macke, Christa Terry, Christian Kortum, Christin Bela, chusall, Cl@ra-bella, Constantinis, Crimic Gulmatico, Curtis Fry, Dale Bush, Daniel Ernst, Daniel Hoherd, Daniel Kulinski, Darren Hester, David Goehring, Davide Costanzo, Debby Conway, Desert Bus For Hope, dfb, Dimitris Plantzos, Dustin Moore, Ed Yourdon, Eivind Senneset, Elias Rovielo, eltpics, Emily Eidenberger, Eric Wagner, Erica M, European Roads, Eva Swap, Fabian Sanhueza, Flori-an Seroussi, Garen Meguerian, Giles Watson, Glenn Austerfield, Gordon, gpointstudio, Grellan, Haleyface, Hamner_Fotos, Hayati Manshor, HeatherBie, indieclectic, Irina Fuks, IRRI Photos, Isra Se Go, ItzaFineDay, Ivana Vasilj, Jacob Gube, Jacob Loupe, jacqueline-w, jakubzak, James Emery, Jeff Dannaldson, Jerry Meaden, Jessie, Jessie Eastland, Jim Roberts, Jim Scott, Joe Diaz, Joel Abroad, Joel Ackerman, John Loo, Jonathan Yao, Jorge Montiel, Jory, Julie Faist, Julie Jordan Scott, julochka, Kamil Medryk, Karen Broz, Kendra Goering, Kevin Miller, Kim F, Kim Tairi, Kit, kittencakes, Kurt & Julie Faist, Lauren Vandevier, ljubaphoto, Loren Kerns, m-imagephotography, Margarett Harrison, Maria Fernanda Aristizabal M., Maria Morri, Massimo Ankor, Massimo Ankor, Matthew Glover, Melissa Ingram, Mighty Mighty bigmac, Miguel Ariel Contreras Drake-McLaughlin, Mike F., Mike Faist, Mike Gifford, miuenski miuenski, Munchen, Museum im Residenzschloss, Kaisersaal, Nanda, Nathan Kemmerer, neeroc1, noisy nisroc, oddobjects, Patricia, Paul Bausch, Paul Jacobson, Paul Johnson Pahotography, Petar Cher-naev, Peter Kemmer, Philip, Presidio of Monterey, PRODavide Costanzo, Rachel Barenblat, Radist, Randy McDonald, Rasica, Ridofranz, rik-shaw, Roadsidepictures, Robert Hutton, Robert Lochner, Rodrigio Della Favera, Rodrigo Della Favera, Rodrigo Della Favera, Rodrigo Sá Bar-reto, Rogan Templer, Ron Lute, rubyblossom., Ruth Sattler, Samandel.com, Shari Alisha, Shirin Tinati, smashpopnineteen, Stefan Klocek, tanakawho, Taylor McBride, Thanh Pham, the autow-itch, The Wolves Of Bathlam, Tito Perez, TNS Sofres, Tomasz Konefal, Tommy Ga-Ken Wan, Tony & Wayne, Tony Baldasaro, Tony Hammond, Travis Baugh, Universal Pops, Unknown, US Army Africa, Virginia (Ginny) Sanderson, Wade Tregaskis, Wendy Brown, Will Wysong, www.mosalumni.inf

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This production was rehearsed at Sunlight Studios.

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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 of the United States.

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

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.

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

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

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

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


A letter that was never meant to be seen, a lie that was never meant to be told, a life he never dreamed he could have. Evan Hansen is about to get the one thing he's always wanted: a chance to finally fit in. *Dear Evan Hansen* is the deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life and the way we live it.

Evan Hansen, a 17-year-old high school student with social anxiety, is encouraged by his therapist to write letters to himself describing why he's going to have a good day. His mother, Heidi, suggests that he ask people at school to sign the cast on his arm to make friends.

Across town, Cynthia and Larry Murphy struggle to connect with their son Connor, a drug addict.

At school, Evan asks precocious classmate, Alana, and his only family friend, Jared, to sign his cast; they both refuse. Evan then asks Connor, who misinterprets Evan's awkwardness for an attempt to humiliate him and pushes him to the ground. Connor's sister Zoe—Evan's crush—feels obliged to apologize for her brother's behavior. Full of self-doubt, Evan remembers his therapist's advice and writes a letter to himself in the school library. In it, he wonders how he could ever talk to Zoe, and if anyone at school would notice if he disappeared. On his way to the library printer to get his letter, he runs into Connor again. This time, Connor offers to sign his cast. It is a moment of connection. Connor then finds Evan's letter on the printer and, seeing his sister's name, becomes furious and storms out, taking the letter with him.

Time goes by as usual, until one day Evan is called to the principal's office. Connor's parents are there to explain that Connor committed suicide, with Evan's letter found in his pocket. They believe the letter was written by Connor and that it proves a connection between their son and Evan. Evan attempts to tell them the truth, but they notice Connor's name on his cast, strengthening their belief. They are anxious to talk about their son with anyone who knew him.

The Murphys build a relationship with Evan in their attempts to understand Connor's death. As Evan finds himself sympathizing with the Murphys' struggles, he feels more and more obligated to create a history that will ease their grief. Their acceptance of him and their gratitude for his friendship with Connor encourage Evan in his growing web of deceit.

As Evan's lie grows to new heights, will he find the courage to tell the truth? What will that mean for his relationships with his mom, Connor's parents, and Zoe? And what will it do to his complicated feelings of self-worth?

While we might not be able to meet you in person after the show, you still can bring the post-show experience home. 

[Upload your photo and add yourself](https://dearevanhansen.com/3c668012a26a5baae0fab8c4094d6122/) to a custom-made, autographed mosaic featuring the entire cast. Afterwards, you can download and share your own special mosaic. It's virtually that easy! 

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Dear Evan Hansen

Audience members are required to wear masks at all times while in attendance.

# **AN EVENING WITH ITZHAK&nbsp;PERLMAN**

## ROHAN DE SILVA, PIANO

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**PRODUCERS**\
ELLIOTT FORREST\
MAX SZADEK

**PROJECTION DESIGNER**\
ELLIOTT FORREST

**ART DIRECTOR**\
MAX SZADEK

**VIDEO EDITORS**\
HELEN YUM\
CONSULTANT\
DAN SULLIVAN

**ADVISORS**\
DAVID LAI\
ALISON CHERNICK

**PRODUCTION ASSISTANT**\
ANN SUNHYUNG KIM

**EXECUTIVE PRODUCER**\
CHARLOTTE LEE

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Tonight’s program will be announced from the stage.

This performance will run approximately 90 minutes, with no intermission.

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Primo Artists, New York, NY 10001 [Primoartists.com](https://www.primoartists.com/)

Mr. Perlman’s Recordings can be found on the Deutsche Grammophon, Decca, Warner/Emi Classics, Sony Classical and Telarc Labels.

Rotary is a humanitarian organization that unites a global network of volunteer leaders to work toward a polio-free world. For more information, visit [Rotary.org](https://rotary.org/en).

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Thank you for joining us for the world premiere of *An Evening with Itzhak Perlman*. This new program is the culmination of many years of Mr. Perlman being urged to share the story of his life and career through anecdotes, musical pieces, and personal photos from his archives. It is a first-ever experience for audiences to learn more about the extraordinary 13-year-old boy who became a household name over 60 years ago. We are delighted to share this special program with you tonight.

Charlotte Lee, Primo Artists\
Executive Producer

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The Moth Mainstage

Ain't Too Proud

Dear Evan Hansen

An Evening with Itzhak Perlman

Academy of St Martin in the Fields Wind Ensemble

THE ADVENTURES OF TORTOISE AND HARE

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