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Kimmel Center Cultural Campus
Dear friends,
Welcome to the Merriam Theater on the Kimmel Center Cultural Campus, where we continue our Broadway 2019–2020 season and ‘come together’ to see the best of Abbey Road performed live in RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles.
As we celebrate the Fab Four, the preeminent kings of rock, we look ahead to future shows on our Cultural Campus with artists who are at the top of their professions, sharing their knowledge and art with Philadelphia. National Geographic Explorer and Egyptologist, Dr. Kara Cooney, turns back time with When Women Ruled the World (March 18) in a show equal parts presentation and Q&A. One of our country’s top satirists and frequent New Yorker contributor David Sedaris returns (April 4). Renowned Indian percussionist Zakir Hussain is joined by Kala Ramnath and Dr. Jayanthi Kumaresh in a unique concert (April 14). Internationally renowned jazz instrumentalist Wynton Marsalis leads the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra at the Academy of Music (May 17). And the Queen of Disco is immortalized onstage in the Broadway blockbuster Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (June 2–7).
Have you heard about our Education Strategic Plan for Growth? With a goal to expand 10-fold, educating, engaging, and inspiring 100,000 students per year by 2023, this program focuses on jazz, musical theater, and technology, providing a wide range of hands-on, in-depth experiences. As a non-profit, we are continually thankful to generous supporters who fund our vision to transform lives daily through the arts.
NEW—don’t miss experiencing the interactive Seat at the Table exhibit gracing our Commonwealth Plaza now through the end of September; from Vision 2020’s “Women 100,” the installation commemorates the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote.
Stay up-to-date on presales, special offers, and more! by following us on social media or signing up for our weekly e-newsletter at www.kimmelcenter.org.
Warmly,
KIMMEL CENTER, INC., OFFICERS AND BOARD
OF DIRECTORSMichael D. Zisman, ChairmanAnne C. Ewers, President and CEO
Robert R. Corrato, Vice-ChairJane Hollingsworth, Vice-ChairStan Middleman, TreasurerJami Wintz McKeon, SecretaryDavid P. Holveck, Immediate Past Chair
Bart BlatsteinJeffrey BrownRichard D. CarpenterVanessa Z. ChanReverend Luis A. Cortés, Jr. Robert J. Delany, Sr. James F. Dever, Jr. Frances R. GrahamMichael B. HillPhilip P. JaurigueObra Kernodle Brook J. LenfestJeffrey A. LeonardJeffrey P. McFaddenElizabeth MurphyNicole PerkinsSulaiman W. RahmanMichele Kreisler RubensteinRonald RubinMark H. Samuels Anne Faulkner SchoemakerMatthew A. TaylorSherry VarrelmanLaurie WagmanJoseph Zebrowitz
TRUSTEES EMERITISidney KimmelThe Hon. Bob P. Casey*The Hon. Edward G. RendellThe Hon. Tom RidgeGeorge M. Ross*Willard G. Rouse III**Awarded posthumously
EXECUTIVE STAFFAnne C. Ewers, President and CEOJ. Edward Cambron, Executive Vice President
and COOStan Applegate, Executive Vice President and CFOCrystal Brewe, Senior Vice President of
Strategic Marketing and CommunicationsRoss Richards, Senior Vice President of
Facilites and Operations
PRESIDENT’S LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
Wynne AmickDavid CohenStephen CozenLisa CrutchfieldPeter DeanThomas A. DeckerJohn A. FrancisWilliam HankowskyLisa KabnickMarjorie RendellLyn RossTimothy ScheveMolly ShepardBrian TierneyJames Zug
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THE USE OF ANY RECORDING DEVICES, AUDIO OR VIDEO, AND THE TAKING OF PICTURES, WITH OR WITHOUT FLASH, WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF RAIN MANAGEMENT, IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
Broadway Philadelphia is presented collaboratively by The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and The Shubert Organization.
MagicSpace Entertainment and RAIN
present
Cast:
STEVE LANDES
PAUL CURATOLO
AARON CHIAZZA
ALASTAR MCNEIL
MARK BEYER
Created By:
STEVE LANDES
JOEY CURATOLO
JOE BITHORN
RALPH CASTELLI
MARK LEWIS
THERE IS ONE 20-MINUTE INTERMISSION
WHO’S WHO IN THE CASTSTEVE LANDES (Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Harmonica, Piano, Original Broadway Cast) a life-long, second generation Beatles fan, Steve taught himself guitar at ten by listening to Beatles records and by 13 was fronting a top 40 cover band in his native Philadelphia. At 17 he joined Beatlemania and further developed his musicianship, touring the world with the show. After “passing the audition” with the existing RAIN band members in 1998, his career was set. On one of his travels to England, he found himself at Liverpool’s Casbah Club, owned by pre-Ringo Beatles drummer Pete Best. Encouraged to get on stage, Steve belted out lead vocals to the Beatles rocker “Slow Down,” while Best sat in on drums. As a backup musician, Steve has performed alongside legendary sixties artists Peter Noone (Herman’s Hermits), Joey Molland (Badfinger), Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels and Tiny Tim. As an actor, he appeared in the films Wedding Bell Blues, For Which He Stands and Tim Burton’s Mars Attacks! Steve writes and records his own original music. www.steve-landes.com, facebook.com/steve.landes.rain.
PAUL CURATOLO (Vocals, Bass, Piano, Guitar) The Beatles became Paul’s biggest influence as a child growing up with RAIN. At ten years old, his musical journey began when he taught himself the drums. He quickly adapted to guitar & piano which drove him to write and record his own music. When he was 14, as a member of the pop band “Wayward,” he went on to record five albums. Until recently the band has toured the U.S. and was voted home town heroes in A.P. magazine (Alternative Press). Paul’s love for the Beatles has driven him to master the character of Paul McCartney down to every detail. From vocal inflections to turning the bass over to perform left-handed. Paul considers it an honor to pay tribute to his idol.
AARON CHIAZZA (Drums, Percussion, Vocals) began playing music at the young age of 5 when his parents gifted him a drum set. This drum set did not last long under the strength of a kindergartner and eventually he moved into a full size instrument by early elementary school. Early yet important musical influences stemmed from a blend of past era funk, soul, jazz, rock, and others. From there he went on to study music in an academic setting through high school and college participating in Jazz, Symphonic, and percussion ensembles. Amongst tossing up time between original projects, writing and shows, Aaron also loves being an audio engineer and artist. You can follow his work and ventures with RAIN on his website–www.AaronChiazza.com.
ALASTAR McNEIL (Vocals, Lead Guitar, Guitar Synth) Born and raised on the island of Oʻahu, State of Hawaiʻi, Alastar McNeil grew up surrounded by musicians who played ukulele and guitar. These instruments would play a pivotal role in his life as he became an ukulele luthier—for a time supervising a local factory—and eventually changed careers to fulfill the dream of being a full time musician. Alastar and his wife Miwa (herself a kihoʻalu or Hawaiian slack key guitarist) have played with the iconic band Kupaʻāina for years even as he earned a solid reputation for his instrumentation and adaptability playing with Honolulu bands doing everything from Irish to reggae, funk to classic rock and even a local Beatles tribute. “Playing with RAIN has challenged and improved my ability to express myself not just as a musician but as an actor and entertainer as well. Nothing is more thrilling!”
MARK BEYER (Keyboard, Percussion) began piano lessons at age 8, and at 12 was given special acceptance into a local University music school where he was privately trained in piano and music theory. At 14, he began experimenting with electronic keyboards and synthesizers from the 1970s, and played professionally in a progressive rock band. As keyboard technology advanced, Mark became known for his uncanny reproductions of elaborate sound textures, exotic instruments, and simulations of full orchestras. Mark is the primary programmer and sound designer for the keyboards currently used in RAIN’s production. www.Beatlekeys.com
Performers may change. Additional musicians may include:
CHRIS SMALLWOOD (Keyboard, Percussion) Chris fell in love with music as a young kid, but didn’t fall onto a piano bench until high school, when he broke his leg. Just two years later, he was invited to Kentucky’s prestigious Governor’s School for the Arts program. In 2008, Chris received a bachelor of music from Belmont University, and in 2010 earned his master of music from the University of Louisville. Chris has toured internationally with RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles for over eight years, and loves sharing his passion for The Beatles’ music with fans all over the world. Chris currently serves as adjunct music faculty at Belmont University, and owns Mockingbird Musicians—a Nashville contracting service for live music and entertainment. Chris was appointed Music Director/Performer for the “Eat Your Science” tour, Chef Alton Brown’s live show. Chris released his first piano pop record, “Out in the Open,” which is available on iTunes.
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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST
Creators:
JOEY CURATOLO (Vocals, Bass, Piano, Guitar, Original Broadway Cast) grew up in a Brooklyn household where classical music and opera formed the soundtrack. A natural musician, he was infatuated with The Beatles, taught himself guitar at age 10 and played piano by ear at 16. After winning multiple McCartney sound-alike contests, Joey toured with the Broadway production of Beatlemania. He joined RAIN shortly after, and helped transform the band into the multimedia production it is today. In addition, he is an active singer/songwriter and studio musician. His original Christmas song “Wishing You a Very Merry Christmas” is featured on Broadway’s Carols for a Cure, Volume 12 (to benefit BC/EFA) as well as the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s Hope for the Holidays charity album. When Universal Pictures needed a McCartney sound, they contacted Joey to record the song “Love Take Me Down” for the recently released comedy Role Models. For Joey, performing on Broadway was a dream come true.
JOE BITHORN (Vocals, Lead Guitar, Guitar Synth, Sitar, Original Broadway Cast) grew up in Manhattan and Long Island, where he was exposed to a variety of music including jazz, Latin, classical and more. By age three, his musical father taught his children how to sing harmony. He was profoundly influenced by the experiences he had at Carnegie Hall through his Mom, who worked with the Festival Casals. Thanks to The Beatles’ appearance on Ed Sullivan, Joe took a strong interest in the guitar. Early influences include the band Cream, and Joe developed the ability to learn guitar parts by ear by age 14. By age 16, he was so proficient that he was recruited for studio sessions. While in high school, Joe and his brother formed the Bithorn Brothers Band, performing the early music of the Allman Brothers Band. Joe heard about an audition for Beatlemania and was hired for the touring production as George. After touring with the show in North America, Joe joined RAIN in 1983 and has been touring the world ever since.
RALPH CASTELLI (Drums, Percussion, Vocals, Original Broadway Cast) was born and raised in southern California, surrounded by a musically talented family, and by age six became passionate about playing drums. On that momentous night in February, 1964, when The Beatles first appeared on “The Ed Sullivan Show,” Ralph was hypnotized and knew playing drums was what he was born to do. Captivated by Ringo Starr and The Beatles that night, Ralph’s excitement continued to grow, and his dream would eventually become his reality. After touring and performing with numerous bands and pursuing his acting career, Ralph landed the role of Ringo Starr in the touring production of Beatlemania and was
also cast as Ringo in Beatlemania: The Movie. His talent, drum techniques, humor, style and appearance were in his favor. Ralph joined RAIN in 1986 and was thrilled to be on Broadway.
MARK LEWIS (Founder, Manager, Original Keyboardist). As the managerial and creative mind that transformed RAIN from a 1970’s southern California bar band doing Beatles covers into an ultra-professional group, Mark Lewis recruited the excellent musicians who would gel into RAIN’s long-standing line-up. He traces his love of the Fab Four to the Sunday night of February 9, 1964, when his generation was smitten by The Beatles on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” Originally called Reign, the band gained national fame, changed its name to RAIN and cut the soundtrack to the made-for-TV movie Birth of The Beatles (thanks to Dick Clark). An accomplished pianist at 13, having studied since age five, he began his career playing the Farfisa organ in teenage rock bands around his native Los Angeles. It was Mark, the original keyboard player with RAIN, who worked out all of the musical parts and sounds that enabled RAIN to bring to life many songs that The Beatles themselves never performed live.
MAGICSPACE ENTERTAINMENT (Producer). MagicSpace Entertainment is headed by Lee D. Marshall, Joe Marsh, John Ballard, Steve Boulay and Bruce Granath and has been producing and presenting national tours, Broadway shows, concerts and museum exhibits worldwide for over 35 years. Consistently one of the top promoters in the world, MagicSpace Entertainment typically produces and presents more than 350 events worldwide per year. Recent Broadway credits include The Illusionists –Witness the Impossible (Broadway & West End), Donny & Marie–A Broadway Christmas, American Idiot and RAIN–A Tribute To The Beatles On Broadway. National tour credits include The Illusionists–Live From Broadway, Lord of the Dance created by Michael Flatley, Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage starring in Mythbusters–Unleashed, Alton Brown Live, Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis, Donny & Marie Christmas, RAIN –A Tribute to the Beatles, The Magic of David Copperfield, Circus 1903–The Golden Age of Circus, Jesus Christ Superstar, A Chorus Line and national concert tours by Janet Jackson, Cher and Fleetwood Mac to name just a few. Touring museum exhibitions produced include Juassic World: The Exhibition, Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohsexhibition, Titanic: The Exhibition and Diana–A Celebration, St. Peter and the Vatican: The Legacy of the Popes exhibition. MagicSpace Entertainment has offices in Park City and Salt Lake City, UT. www.magicspace.net
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STAFFMarketing Representatives:
GRACE TORREANO, KRISTY MAPLE, MAGICSPACE ENTERTAINMENT
Press Representative: MELISSA A. HAZEK
General and Tour Manager AUBREY BALDWINProduction Manager STEPHAN GOTSCHELProduction Assistant CHRISTINE MCKAY
Video Designers AARON RHYNE, DARREN MCCAULLEY,
STEPHAN GOTSCHEL, CHRISTIAN BEHMProduction Designer STEPHAN GOTSCHEL
Monitors ANDY BROUGHTONFront of House/Audio System Tech
JAMES LOCKYERBackline Technician WILLIAM TEELEY
Wardrobe SUSAN VALADEZVideo CHRISTIAN BEHM
Lighting Designer STEPHAN GOTSCHELAssistant Lighting Designer IAN HASLAUER
Graphic Design KATIE PERHAIB-Roll Location THE PIONEER CENTER,
RENO, NEVADA
Souvenir Merchandise designed and created by: The Araca Group
www.araca.com or (212) 869-0070
Exclusive Tour Direction: WILLIAM MORRIS ENDEAVOR
Clint Mitchell, Ryan Jones, Kevin Horton9601 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Ph: 310-285-9000 • Fax: 310-285-9010www.wmeentertainment.com
STAFF OF MAGICSPACE ENTERTAINMENT
Chief Executive Officer/Producer LEE D. MARSHALL
Chairman JOE MARSHPresident JOHN W. BALLARD
Chief Operating Officer STEVE BOULAYVice President, Marketing BRUCE GRANATH
Tour Marketing GRACE TORREANO, KRISTY MAPLE
General Manager AUBREY BALDWINAccounting MARY DEON-ROBERTS
Official Websitewww.raintribute.com
Become a fan of RAIN on Twitter @raintribute, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube!
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CREDITSSPECIAL THANKS
To John, Paul, George and Ringo without whom we wouldn’t be here. Thank you to all of our family, friends, and fans for all their love and support throughout the years.
Sid Bernstein, Casey LeonardSONY/ATV MUSIC PUBLISHING – Martin Bandier, Peter Brodsky, Jimmy Asci, Hofner Guitars
Shea Stadium photos courtesy of Tony GriffinAnd the late Jim Riddle.
CREDITSLudwig Drums. Zildjian Cymbals. VicFirth Drumsticks. Evans Drum Heads. Dan Dean/Dan Dean
Productions for his Solo Strings Advanced. Pyramid Strings. LaBella Bass & Guitar Strings. Dean Markley Strings. Muse Research. Bluthner Pianos. Höfner, Martin, Epiphone guitars. Guitars supplied by Gibson Guitars. VOX Amplifiers courtesy of Korg USA. Christie Lites.
Janco Transport. SenovvA Inc. Inframe Designs. B. Zee Brokerage LTD. Video Equipment Rentals. Celebrity Coaches.
MUSIC CREDITSPlease Please Me, I Want To Hold Your Hand, A Hard Days Night, If I Fell, Yesterday,
I Feel Fine, Day Tripper, Twist and Shout, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, With A Little Help From My Friends, Eleanor Rigby, Sgt. Pepper (Reprise), A Day In The Life,
Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da, In My Life, Here Comes The Sun, While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Come Together, The End, Hey Jude, Add: All My Lovin, This Boy, You Can’t Do That, We Can Work it Out, You’re Gonna Lose That Girl, Drive My Car, The Word, Nowhere Man, Good Day Sunshine,
With a Little Help from My Friends, Fixing a Hole, Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite, She’s Leaving Home, Lovely Rita, Maxwell’s Silver Hammer, Because, You Never Give Me Your Money, Mean Mr. Mustard,
Polythene Pam, She Came in through the Bathroom Window, Golden Slumbers, Carry that WeightWritten by John Lennon and Paul McCartney © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC.
Twist and Shout written by Bert Berns and Phil Medley © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC and Sloopy II Music, Here Comes The Sun, While My Guitar Gently Weeps
written by George Harrison © Harrisongs Publishing.
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Comprehensive CampaignThe following donors have supported the Kimmel Center’s Comprehensive Campaign, helping us keep our promise for the future to preserve our iconic buildings and maintain world-class facilities and a leave lasting contribution to the future of the performing arts in Philadelphia.
$1,000,000+Anonymous (1)**Mrs. J. Mahlon Buck, Jr.Anne C. Ewers**
The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation
Patricia and David Holveck
Lynne and Harold HonickmanPenelope P. Wilson
$500,000+Dr. and Mrs. Robert R. Corrato The Sidney Kimmel Foundation The Presser Foundation
$250,000+The Arcadia FoundationRobert and Julie J. Bryan Mr. and Mrs. James M. Buck IIIRhonda and David CohenJoseph and Marie Field FoundationMr. and Mrs. Edward FitzgeraldHamilton Family Charitable Trust
William and Rosemary HankowskyLisa D. Kabnick and
John H. McFaddenThe Brook J. Lenfest FoundationGerry Lenfest*Robin and Mark RubensteinRonald and Marcia Rubin
Anne Faulkner Schoemaker**Paula and Mark Solomon**J. William and Helen D. Stuart
Foundation and Wynne AmickMr. Michael D. Zisman and
Ms. Linda J. Gamble
$50,000+
Donna L. AllieThe Avery FoundationRonald J. BiscardiLuther W. Brady, M.D.*Lois and Julian BrodskyJudith Broudy Richard and Lynne Carpenter Charitas FoundationRobert J. Delany, Sr.John and Gloria DrosdickEnon Tabernacle Baptist Church
and Reverend Dr. Alyn E. Waller
Ann and Jay Francis Patricia and John GattusoJuliet J. Goodfriend and
Marc R. MoreauRosemarie Greco and
Anne MorrisseyTony Hayden/Maguire Hayden
Real Estate InvestmentsMichael and Debra HillMr. and Mrs. Bradford R.
Hollingsworth Independence Foundation
Robert E. MortensenMr. and Mrs. Harry J. Mullany, IIIElizabeth MurphyRon and Suzanne NaplesHon. Edward G. Rendell and
Hon. Marjorie O. Rendell**Dr. Harry Rosenthal**Matt and Judi TaylorPaul and Christine TufanoBill and Barbara Wilson/
Synterra, Ltd
$100,000+Anonymous (2)The Bazemore Family FoundationPeter A. Benoliel and Willo CareyThe CHG Charitable Trust,
as recommended by Carole Haas Gravagno
Sandy and Steve CozenJack DonnellyDorrance H. Hamilton
Charitable Lead Trust
Elliott-Lewis CorporationMichael and Amy George Frances and Bill Graham David F. HoffmanJeanne Ruddy and Victor Keen L.F. Driscoll CompanyWilliam A. LoebDavid G. and Sandra G. MarshallJami Wintz McKeon Louise and Alan Reed
Lyn M. RossJeffrey and Dianne RotwittTimothy and Ann SchevePeter and Cary Webb SearsGregory L. Segall Molly D. Shepard and Peter J. Dean**Laurie WagmanLeslie Miller and
Richard Worley FoundationThe Zuritsky Family
$5,000,000+The William Penn Foundation
$25,000+Anonymous (1)Lisa CrutchfieldTad and Candance Decker**Barbara D. HauptfuhrerDeborah and Kurt HilzingerJeffrey LeonardSara Lomax-Reese
Ed and Deb LovelidgeJeffrey and Julia McFaddenStan MiddlemanLauren and Don MorelMr. and Mrs. Howard MorganAgnes MulroneyMrs. Jane G. Pepper
Gregory Redden Mr. and Mrs. John T. RogersSalem Shuchman and Barbara
Klock Family FoundationDavid and Sherry Varrelman Tony G. Werner Joseph Zebrowitz
For more information about the Comprehensive Campaign, please contact Anne Ewers, president and CEO at 215-670-2339 or [email protected].
*Deceased **includes Planned Giving
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Institutional and Government SupportThe Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts gratefully acknowledges the following corporations, foundations, and government partners for their annual support.
$100,000+American Airlines*The Aramark Charitable FundChubbPennsylvania Department of
Community and Economic Development
The Hearst FoundationsThe Lenfest FoundationMerck & Co., Inc.Pennsylvania Council on the ArtsPNC BankSantander
TD BankThe Waterman II Fund of the
Philadelphia FoundationThe William Penn FoundationThe Wyncote Foundation
$75,000+Independence Blue Cross M&T Bank PECO
$50,000+AmeriHealth CaritasBank of AmericaBNY Mellon Wealth ManagementComcast NBCUniversal
The Doran Family FoundationDuane Morris LLP*Nemours/Alfred I. duPont
Hospital for Children
Ollin, LLC The Presser Foundation
$25,000+CignaThe Connelly FoundationGlenmede
Morgan Lewis Morgan Lewis*National Endowment for the Arts
Snider FoundationWells Fargo
$5,000+Apgar-Black FoundationChristian R. and Mary F. Lindback
FoundationDolfinger-McMahon Foundation
Graham PartnersGray Charitable TrustKieranTimberlake Associates LLP*Lomax Family Foundation
Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
Lani Haynes, Trustee, The Samowitz Foundation Trust
$10,000+Anonymous (1)Comcast BusinessDuane Morris LLPEconsult Solutions, Inc.*Enon Tabernacle Baptist ChurchHaverstick-Borthwick CompanyLiberty Coca-Cola BeveragesLincoln Financial Group Foundation
Origlio BeveragePhiladelphia Cultural FundPost BrothersPFMQlik- QVC, Inc.Sabre Systems, Inc.SEI
Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP*
The Sylvia W. And Randle M. Kauders Foundation
Universal Health Services, Inc.The William M. King
Charitable Foundation
For more information on joining this distinguished list of supporters, please contact Anne Ewers, President and CEO at 215-670-2339 or [email protected].
*In-Kind contributions
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Individual Support
$20,000+Bart and Jil BlatsteinMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey S. BrownDavid and Jennifer CardyAnne C. EwersWilliam and Frances Graham
Rosemarie Greco and Anne Morrissey
Philip JaurigueJami Wintz McKeonStan Middleman
Elizabeth MurphyGregory SegallTony G. WernerMr. Michael D. Zisman and
Ms. Linda J. Gamble
The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts gratefully acknowledges the following individuals for their annual support.
$10,000+
Anonymous (1)Peter A. Benoliel and Willo CareyRobert and Julie J. BryanMrs. J. Mahlon Buck, Jr.Anne Marie and Matt ChapmanSandy and Steve CozenM. Gordon and Carolyn Daniels
Mrs. F. Eugene Dixon, Jr.John and Gloria DrosdickAnn and Jay FrancisDonna and Vincent HartnettMichael and Debra HillMr. and Mrs. Bradford
Hollingsworth
Hon. Marjorie O. RendellMrs. Adele K. SchaefferTimothy and Ann ScheveSalem Shuchman and Barbara
Klock Family Foundation
$5,000+Donna and Jon BosciaJ. Edward Cambron and
Charles FinchBob and Cheryl CarfagnoMr. and Mrs. Richard CarpenterRev. Luis A. Cortes, Jr.Sarah and Frank CoulsonTad and Candace DeckerMaxima and Sidney HuiThe Kent Foundation
Jeffrey LeonardMrs. Sara Lomax-ReeseJeffrey and Julia McFaddenDr. Hilarie and Mr. Mitchell MorganWallace and Lydia NowickeMr. Giorgio Piatti and
Ms. Nicole PerkinsMr. Sulaiman RahmanJerry G. and Bernice RubensteinMr. Mark Samuels
Bruce Satalof and Marie O’DonnellAnne Faulkner SchoemakerIrene and Fred ShabelMolly D. Shepard and
Peter J. DeanDavid and Sherry VarrelmanNina Robinson VitowRoy and Sharon WellsHon. Constance H. and
Dr. Sankey Williams
$2,500+Stan and Nancy ApplegateMs. Lynda BarnessDrs. Marie Uberti-Benz and
Robert L. Benz FoundationJill and Sheldon BonovitzFrank and Diana Bubb Family FundMr. and Mrs. James M. Buck IIIMr. and Mrs. Robert BuggeyPhilip and Margaret CavanaughSuzanne and Norman CohnMr. Todd W. DarlingMr. and Mrs. Harold M. DavisMr. James and Dr. Lynn DeverBrian and Sherry EffronElizabeth H. Gemmill, Esq.Adam GoodfarbJoseph Gwiszcz, M.D.Mr. and Mrs. D. Kirk HarmanRussel Harris, MDOsagie and Losenge Imasogie
Elena and Frederick KyleChristopher and Saundra LarcadeMr. H. Chase LenfestRobert and Suzanne LevinPhilip E. Lian and Joan L. MuellerWilliam A. LoebJanine A. MatskoArthur MattiaSusan and Robert MauchH.G. and Susan McDonaldE. J. and R. I. MitchellMilton and Janet MorganHalsey and Alice NorthMr. and Mrs. John OsunaDr. Elias PackmanMrs. Jane G. PepperLouise and Alan ReedGov. Edward G. and
Hon. Marjorie O. Rendell
Nathan Renner-Johnson and Alexander Macnow
Mr. Ross Richards and Ms. Sanaz Hojreh
The Romano FamilyCarole and Jack SchultzBonnie and Harris SklarRichard and Amanda SmootElliot StoneDr. Auguste and Mrs. Abby TurnierZeyn B. UzmanDale WallaceJoseph and Eileen WawrzynekBarbara Eberlein and Jerry WindDrs. Jonathan and Lori WinterMr. F. Gordon YasinowKaren Zimmermann and
Glenn CarneyJames W. and Debora C. Zug
$25,000+Dr. and Mrs. Robert R. CorratoBrook J. Lenfest
Jacqueline B. MarsMr. and Mrs. Thomas Nerney
Ronald and Marcia RubinLaurie Wagman
$100,000+Patricia and David Holveck
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Kimmel Center Cultural Campus$1,000+Anonymous (2)Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. AaronAbrams-Collazo FamilyLaura ArmstrongJoseph C. and Laura AtkinsonMrs. Therese BentleyMr. and Mrs. Robert H. BetzEdward BishopPerry and Linda BlackmanJulie I. BlankLiz BliganDouglas Boesch and
Michele SavageCrystal and Eric BreweJon and Joy BroderBill and Sheryl BullittJoseph and Suzanne CalabroElaine Woo CamardaGeorge WickerBarbara R. CobbMark and Iris CoblitzDaniel and Melanie CoultonVictoria L. CrenshawThe Cristofaro FamilyConnie and Pat DaltonDr. Richard Davidson and
Linda GoldenDavid and Terri DavitchCarole DeziiJohn and Lois DursoEiseman FamilyJacqueline TaylorRoy and Nancy FairmanMr. and Mrs. Steven FederLauren FedhakeJames K. Fink, Jr.Nancy Flores MigenesMr. Michael William FontanaHelen Herr Ford
Ed and Kimberly GibbonsKatherine M. GlaserSandra E. GoodsteinGene and Heather Jo GoroschkoMr. and Mrs. Raymond GrenaldAnand GupteMr. and Mrs. S. Matthews V.
Hamilton, Jr.Kathleen and Tom HanleyMs. Beverly A. HarperDon and Lynn HaskinRobert and Megan HauslerMs. Angie HelmbrechtJacqualyn HillegassFeather HoustounLinda and Ivan InerfeldStephen Klasko and Colleen WyseMr. and Mrs. Berton E. KormanJohn and Amy KormanEd and Linda KuehnleErik J. LangDr. Randi LeavittShawn LeavittMaureen Lord-BensonScott and Deanna MannDr. Wendy MartinezTom and Linda McCarthyPatrick and Danielle McIntyreMr. and Mrs. Frank J. MechuraDonald and Kathleen MillerHarold and Meilin MilsteinAnne MockusPatrick and Monica MoellerMr. and Mrs. H. Laddie
Montague, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Edward A.
Montgomery, Jr.Mary MooreMr. and Mrs. Keith W. Moore
David Murdock and James WebbDiane Lenfest MyerHarold D. NewBeth O’DonnellMichael and Jennifer O’MallerySam OshayRev. Mark and Leslie TylerMr. and Mrs. R. Anderson PewJeffrey RaganMiss Ayanna D. Brown and
Ms. Monique C. ReidDiana Carolyn Pixie RoaneDr. John and Nancy RobertsD. RodellJudy and Rick RodesNoemi RodriguezSamantha RuskLiz Saccardi and Jason SladinskiMr. and Mrs. Justin SchallerStephanie Schuetz and
Jonathan BaylessAngela M. ScottCorinne J. StahlMr. James B. Stambaugh and
Ms. Andrea MorrisseyJ. Sutherland, MDBrian and Victoria TitusRobert and Lisa TrucksessDr. Thomas M. and
M. Patricia VernonAnup and Sangeeta VidwansBonnie and Walter WeberEvan J. Weiner, MDCraig and Alison WestbrookDr. Patricia Williams-AlverangaThomas C. WoodwardJim and Nicole Youse
This list representation donations received from December 14, 2018 – December 15, 2019. While great care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this list, mistakes can occur.
Please report discrepancies to Liz Saccardi, Senior Director of Development at 215-790-7178, or [email protected]. For more information about making a gift please contact us
at 215-790-5321 or visit us online at kimmelcenter.org/support.
*Deceased
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The Kimmel Center is proud to announce the naming of the Honickman Family Society, a group of forward-thinking supporters who have included the Kimmel Center in their estate plans. Named in honor of Harold and Lynne Honickman and their family, Honickman Family Society members ensure that the Kimmel Center will continue to educate, inspire and delight audiences for generations to come.
Honickman Family Society
Anonymous (2)Jill and Sheldon BonovitzMr. and Mrs. Roland K. Bullard, IID. Walter Cohen*Mrs. Peggy CookeTad and Candace DeckerAnne C. EwersStephen J. HarmelinLynne and Harold Honickman
Linda R. JacobsJohn Neff*Raymond G. Perelman*Sergio* and Penelope ProserpiLouise and Alan ReedHon. Edward G. Rendell and
Hon. Marjorie O. RendellDr. Harry RosenthalLyn M. Ross
Dr. Hubert JP Schoemaker* and Anne Faulkner Schoemaker
Molly D. Shepard and Peter J. Dean
Paula and Mark SolomonAnn R. and Harold A. SorgentiGussie Spector*
*Deceased
For more information about the Honickman Family Society please contact Liz Saccardi, Senior Director of Development at [email protected] or 215-790-7178.
Multiply the impact of your contribution to the Kimmel Center for the Performing arts by submitting an Employee Matching Gift Form. Matching gifts, when combined with your donation, double or triple the resources and in turn double or triple the impact of your contribution.Your employer may match the tax-deductible portion of your gift to the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. Please check with your Human Resources department to see if your gift can be matched.
Companies that match employee gifts to the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
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ChubbExelon CorporationGlaxoSmithKlineGlenmede Trust CompanyJohnson & JohnsonJohnson ControlsJPMorgan Chase & Co.Merck & Co., Inc.
MetLifeMonroe Energy, LLCMorgan Stanley Northrop Grummann CorporationPfizer Vanguard Wells FargoThe William Penn Foundation
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Kimmel Center Cultural Campus
StaffOFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
& CEOLiz Saccardi, Senior Director
of Strategy and DevelopmentRuth Auslander, Director
Institutional GivingJennifer Beatty, Senior Manager
of Individual GivingColleen Coffey, Manager of
Donor RelationsAnne Henry, Manager
of MembershipHannah Lermitte, Manager
of Special EventsGreg Storella, Manager of
Grants and ProposalsKelsea Reel, Development
Operations SpecialistCarmen Meekins, Executive Assistant
to the President and CEOYvonne Toot,
Development CoordinatorWesley Hershner, Coordinator
of Research and Development Systems
Rachel Williams, Corporate Relations Associate
OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Michaela Cline, Executive Assistant to the EVP and COO & EVP and CFO
EDUCATIONSusan Quinn, Director of EducationKenya Gayles, Education
Program ManagerJasmine Hammond, Education
Program ManagerEliza Minster, Education
Program ManagerBrent White, Education
Program ManagerBrian Adamczyk, Education
Program CoordinatorTyler Daddario, Education
Program Coordinator
PROGRAMMING Jay Wahl, Producing
Artistic DirectorFrances Egler, Senior Director of
Programming and PresentationsLaura McClatchy, Programming
Artist Relations ManagerHelen Smith,
Programming ManagerAmy Harting,
Programming SpecialistStacey Ferraro, Programming
Events and Operations SpecialistChrista Bean, Producing AssociateMaryKate Giarrocco, Programming
and Events Assistant
SALES & MARKETING Elizabeth Hess, Senior Director of
Programmatic MarketingLeslie Patterson-Tyler, Senior
Director of Media Realtions and Communications
Eric Hsu, Director of E-Marketing and Digital Strategy
Amy O’Connell, Director of Institutional Marketing
Ashley Ryan, Associate Director of Marketing
Nathan Godshall, Institutional Marketing Manager
Manisha Modi, Audience Development and Group Sales Manager
Lauren Woodard, Public Relations Manager
Winona Wyatt, Digital Marketing Manager
Ben Brotman, Graphic Designer (Digital)
Katherine Brandel, Digital Marketing Associate
Gabriela Castaño, Programmatic Marketing Associate
Morgan Horell, Marketing Content Associate
Carrie Williams, Marketing Associate
FINANCE Jacob A. Jessup, ControllerRenee Doman, Operations
Finance ManagerHazel Mack, Payroll ManagerBridget Morgan, Accounting
Manager / Ticket PhiladelphiaLeda Lyons,
Senior Accounting ManagerLauren Tighe, Senior AccountantKaren Turner, Accounts
Payable Clerk
HUMAN RESOURCESLiz Bligan, Human
Resources ManagerSarah Dugan, Human
Resources CoordinatorAaron Jackson, Human Resources
Assistant/Receptionist
FACILITY SALESCasey Rodger, Director of
Facility Sales & I PAudrey Gildea, Senior
Sales ManagerLeigh Sweda, Event Manager
FACILITIES AND OPERATIONSMatt Suydam, Facilities DirectorKathie Cronk, Operations
Manager, Special ProjectsShannon Walsh, Master SchedulerScott Derkacz, Site ManagerDennis McGeady, Chief EngineerJohn Kane IV, Lead EngineerBob Rielly, Engineer Ed Torres, EngineerSteve Dang, EngineerChristopher Alston, Office Support
and Supply CoordinatorJoseph Chiavaroli, PainterLawrence Freeman,
Maintenance MechanicChristopher Grimes,
Maintenance MechanicHorace Madre,
Maintentance MechanicTrondell Hill,
Housekeeping ManagerKevin Hamilton, Dock Master
PRODUCTIONJoseph Dillon, Director
of Production Andre Barette, Production
Manager, Ancillary Spaces, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Elizabeth Devore, Production Manager, Verizon Hall
Eileen Harris, Production Manager, Artistic Initiatives
W. King Rogers, Production Manager, Academy of Music
Adam Steinbauer, Production Manager, Perelman Theater
Morgan Sommer, Production Administrative Coordinator
Kenneth Nash, Head SoundmanMatt McIntyre, Head CarpenterMike Sweeney, Head ElectricianMichael Durkin, Assistant ElectricianWalter Bass, Assistant SoundmanEd Klumpp, Assistant CarpenterWilliam Ringland, Head
Carpenter, Academy of MusicGreg Canzanese Jr., Assistant
Head Carpenter- Flyman, Academy of Music
Jim McPeak, Assistant Head Carpenter
David Cushing, Assistant Head Carpenter-Flyman, Academy of Music
Timothy Johnson, Head Electrician, Academy of Music
Scott Smith, Assistant Electrician-Audio, Academy of Music
Kevin McEntee, Head Propertyman, Academy of Music
Kevin Barrett, Assistant Head Propertyman, Academy of Music
Bev Nolan, Head Wardrobe, Academy of Music
Pete Mohan, Head Carpenter, Merriam Theater
Stephen Hungerford, Assistant Head Carpenter, Merriam Theater
Jay Madara, Head Electrcian, Merriam Theater
Dan Imburgia, Head Soundman, Merriam Theater
Michael Atkinson, Head Propertyman, Merriam Theater
CAMPUS EXPERIENCEJohn Charles, Director of
Campus ExperienceAmy Dalin, Associate Director
of Event ServicesLaura Marsh, Associate Director
of Venue ServicesLindsay Rosetti, Associate Director
of Guest ServicesCaitlin Crowley, Venue Manager,
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Frank Flood, Venue Manager, Academy of Music
Alison Gibbons, Venue Manager, Merriam Theater
Derrick Johnson, Event Services Manager
Tom Kerrigan, Usher ManagerChaya Goldman, House ManagerErin Lunsford, House ManagerCornell Wood, House ManagerJoshua Suydam, Porter SupervisorShawn Cotugno,
Performance AssociateLonnie Hyman,
Performance AssociateKorey Jones,
Performance AssociateKyleigh Taylor,
Performance AssociateCleveland Ferron, PorterAndrew Hight, Porter
SECURITYHeather Goforth, Director of
Safety and SecurityHenri Byrd, Security SupervisorMatt Lally, Security SupervisorEuronn McCloud - Armstrong,
Security SupervisorAnthony Williams,
Security Supervisor Kyree Bellamy, Security OfficerBrenden Bird, Security OfficerRoland Carbonetta, Jr.,
Security OfficerKashaan Carter, Security OfficerGeorge Clark, Security OfficerDerrick Copeland, Security OfficerStevie Curry, Security OfficerAndrew Dicrecchio,
Security OfficerSandy Gustave, Security OfficerJohn Haviland, Security OfficerWilliam Hudson, Security OfficerKevin Johnson, Security OfficerMarquieta Johnson,
Security OfficerSara Mahan, Security OfficerGregory Meek, Security OfficerRandall Monte, Security Officer
Thomas Pierce, Security OfficerNolan Piotti, Security OfficerKrystal Ross, Security OfficerTimothy Ryan, Security OfficerWalter Samuels, Security OfficerDavid Sisco, Security OfficerMark Thomas, Security OfficerRobert Thomas, Security OfficerWilliam Tresnan, Security OfficerLashawn Washington,
Security OfficerJohn Wilsman, Security OfficerEric Yates, Security OfficerJoseph Young, Security Officer
TICKET PHILADELPHIA Linda Forlini, Vice President of
Ticket PhiladelphiaMatt Cooper, Assistant Vice
President of Ticket PhiladelphiaMolly Albertson, Director of
Client RelationsMeg Hackney, Patron Services
Senior ManagerCatherine Pappas,
Project ManagerJayson Bucy, Program and
Web ManagerDanielle Rose, Training Manager
and Access Services CoordinatorAlexander Heicher, Program and
Web CoordinatorSteven Wallace, Quality
Assurance AnalystNicole Sikora, Patron
Services SupervisorBrand-I Curtis-McCloud, Patron
Services RepresentativeMatthew Enters, Patron
Services RepresentativeTepi Ennis, Patron
Services RepresentativeKaren Fleet, Patron
Services RepresentativeEmily Lantz, Patron
Services RepresentativeKathleen Moran, Priority
Services RepresentativeRachelle Seney, Patron
Services RepresentativeJonathan Wallace, Patron
Services RepresentativeEmily Grove, Patron
Services AssociateRobert Lawlor, Patron
Services Associate
BOX OFFICEDan Ahearn, Jr., Box
Office ManagerMichelle Messa, Assistant
Box Office ManagerTad Dynakowski, Assistant
Treasurer Box OfficeJames Shelly, Assistant Treasurer
Box OfficeThomas Sharkey, Assistant
Treasurer Box OfficeMichael Walsh, Assistant Treasurer
Box Office
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYArthur Curtis, Managing Director
of Information TechnologyJohn Callinan, Director of
Technology InfrastructureMike Zankowski, Director of
Business Intelligence Parijata Dasmuth, Web
Project ManagerCallum Gouvela Da Silva,
Manager of Business Intelligence Tristian Gay, Cloud/
Systems EngineerJoe Dethamphavane, Help
Desk TechnicianJames Boyer, Web Developer
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Kimmel Center Cultural Campus
FacilitiesA COMMITMENT TO SAFETYThe safety and comfort of visitors, artists, volunteers, and staff at the Kimmel Center, Academy of Music, and Merriam Theater are of paramount importance. In the event of an emergency, audience members will be advised of appropriate procedures by ushers and security staff. At this time, please take note of the exit nearest you. A red, illuminated EXIT sign should be visible, with an arrow indicating the direction of the exit door. Should an emergency arise, you will be directed to leave the auditorium and further instructions will be provided as to the safest and quickest way to exit the building. Patrons who need special assistance should contact an usher.
ACCESSIBILITYThe Kimmel Center is wheelchair-accessible from its east and north entrances. The Academy of Music is wheelchair-accessible from the east lobby entrance on Broad Street. The Merriam Theater is wheelchair-accessible from the main entrance on Broad Street. Elevators serve all levels of the Kimmel Center, with accessible seating and ADA-compliant restrooms available on all levels. Accessible seating is available on the Orchestra level of the Merriam Theater, with accessible restrooms on the Mezzanine level. At the Academy of Music, accessible seating is available on the Parquet and Balcony levels, with accessible restrooms located on the Canteen level. Assistive listening devices are available for loan. Large-print programs are available upon request of an usher at all Kimmel Center Presents performances. Audio Description and American Sign Language interpretation are available for select Broadway Philadelphia performances. A limited number of ADA-compliant parking spaces are available in the Kimmel Center garage.
COAT CHECKA complimentary coat check is located on the lower Mezzanine level of the Kimmel Center and on the ground floor of the Academy of Music. Coat check is not available at the Merriam Theater.
RESTROOMSRestrooms are located on both sides of the lower Mezzanine and on Tiers 1, 2 and 3 of the Kimmel Center; on all levels of the Academy of Music; and on the lower level, the Balcony level, and Family Circle at the Merriam Theater.
WATER FOUNTAINSWater fountains are located on all levels of the Kimmel Center and the Academy of Music and in the restrooms of the Merriam Theater.
PAYPHONESPayphones are located on the lower Mezzanine level of the Kimmel Center.
SMOKINGSmoking is prohibited on the Kimmel Center campus.
TOURSThe Kimmel Center offers two free tours. One-hour Building and Theater tours are offered Tuesday through Sunday at 1pm. Ninety-minute Art and Architecture walking tours are offered Saturday at 10:30am (no theater interiors on this tour). Register at the Information
Desk, 15 minutes before tour time, on the day of your tour. Parties of 10 or more are asked to make advance reservations. Free tours of the Academy of Music are available on selected dates, by reservation only. For tour information and group tour reservations, call the Kimmel Center tour desk at 215-790-5886 or visit kimmelcenter.org/plan-your-visit/free tours/.
CHILD POLICYWith the exception of performances specifically noted as Family Friendly, Kimmel Center Presents and Broadway Philadelphia performances are not recommended for children under 6 years old. This recommendation exists to ensure all of our patrons the best possible experience. All audience members, including babes in arms, require a ticket.
FOOD AND BEVERAGEConcessions by Chef Jose Garces and Garces Group are available to guests in the Kimmel Center at the PECO Bar and the PECO Annex Bar and to Academy of Music and Merriam Theater patrons at satellite bars located in the lobbies and upper levels. For your convenience, Kimmel Center patrons may pre-order their intermission beverages at the PECO bar up to 90 minutes before performances in Verizon Hall and one hour before Perelman Theater performances. Both bars open 90 minutes before Verizon Hall performances and PECO Café opens one hour before Perelman Theater performances.
TICKETSTickets for performances at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Academy of Music, and Merriam Theater can be purchased online at kimmelcenter.org, at the Box Office (open daily 10am to 6pm, later on performance evenings), or by calling 215.893.1999.
OFFICIAL TICKET OUTLETTicket Philadelphia, a division of the Kimmel Center, is the only authorized outlet for individual tickets for shows at the Kimmel Center, Academy of Music, and Merriam Theater. We urge patrons to purchase tickets only through kimmelcenter.org, ticketphiladelphia.org, or the official websites of our Resident Companies. Tickets purchased from other sources are purchased at your own risk. Many unauthorized ticket sellers use website names that are similar to our website or even include the names of our various venues. These websites are not authorized to sell tickets to events in our venues. By purchasing only through our official outlets, you are assured that the ticket you receive is valid and is being sold to you at face value.
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