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A BIG MUNY THANK YOU!

On behalf of The Muny, we are grateful you joined us tonight.
To ensure a wonderful evening under the stars for all,
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Starring

Sarah Bowden J. Harrison Ghee
Emily Skinner James T. Lane Adam Heller Ali Ewoldt

Book by Music by Lyrics by
Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse  John Kander Fred Ebb

Based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins 
Script adaptation by David Thompson

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Artistic Director & Executive Producer

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MIKE’S NOTES 11

So we made it. We’re here! The closing show of the 103rd Muny season: the sensational Chicago.

As I write these words, I am looking out my window at the backstage lot, and I have to stop for a minute,
swept away by this tide of awe and gratitude for everyone who has been a part of this summer. This
includes you.

In an ordinary year, the Muny season is this odd Brigadoon time warp – so fast, so intense, and then, as it
winds down, we look at each other and ask “Did we really do it? Did this happen?” This year, though? It’s
going to take more than a few weeks to comprehend the 103rd.

Here is what I know now: No other theatre in the world has done what we’ve done. If you were following
the news, you watched the London theatres open, then get shut down. On Broadway, only two shows are
running so far, one with a sporadic performance schedule. Throughout the rest of the world, there were
lots of stripped-down outdoor productions, and many theatres just stayed shut altogether.

In this pandemic, The Muny accomplished a miracle. No other theatre in the world created five
consecutive productions that were fully staged, fully costumed, fully designed, fully robust. And we did
it all within eight weeks. Best of all, as I write this, thanks to a great deal of sacrifice, discipline, and a
brilliant COVID compliance and administrative team, everyone—onstage, backstage, and as far as we can
tell, in the audience—has remained safe and healthy.

When someone writes the book on The Muny’s second century, I’m thinking this chapter will be the page
turner. It’s been filled with suspense, harrowing challenges and plot twists—and it ends triumphant.
The weight and honor of our history was more present this summer than in any of the ten seasons I have
witnessed firsthand. Including our hundredth.

What helped us decide to take on the challenge of producing this season, under extraordinary and
nerve-wracking circumstances, was our reluctance to break the chain of our history for two seasons in
a row. One of the covenants The Muny makes with you is that we will be here for you, as we were for the
generations before you and intend to be for the generations who come after you. This is a sacred trust,
and at no time has it felt more necessary—or more tenuous—than this season.

Denny Reagan lived his entire adult life in service to that promise. He leaves his role as president and CEO
at the end of this year, after 53 years at The Muny. In the 11 years we have worked together, I have learned
there is only one thing that matters to Denny: everyone doing everything to
make sure The Muny will be here forever.

That was the final impetus we needed. In our 103rd season, everyone
connected with The Muny wanted to honor Denny’s lifelong commitment to
this theatre, and to you.

See you for 104. Be safe.

Mike Isaacson
Artistic Director & Executive Producer

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SCENE 1 ACT I

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, THE LATE 1920s
All That Jazz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Velma and Company

SCENE 2 THE HARTS’ APARTMENT
Funny Honey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roxie

SCENE 3 THE JAIL
Cell Block Tango. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Velma and Ensemble Women

SCENE 4 THE JAIL
When You’re Good To Mama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matron “Mama” Morton

SCENE 5 THE JAIL
SCENE 6
THE VISITORS’ AREA
Tap Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roxie, Amos and Ensemble

SCENE 7 BILLY’S OFFICE
All I Care About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Billy and Ensemble Women

SCENE 8 RADIO STATION
A Little Bit Of Good. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Sunshine

SCENE 9 PRESS CONFERENCE
Roxie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roxie and Ensemble Men

We Both Reached For The Gun. . . . Billy, Roxie, Mary Sunshine and Company

SCENE 10 THE JAIL
I Can’t Do It Alone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Velma

Chicago After Midnight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Band

SCENE 11 THE JAIL
My Own Best Friend. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roxie, Velma and Ensemble

ACT II

ENTR’ACT. .E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Band
SCENE 1 THE JAIL

I Know A Girl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Velma
Me And My Baby. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roxie and Ensemble Men
Mister Cellophane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amos

SCENE 2 THE JAIL
When Velma Takes The Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Velma and Ensemble Men

SCENE 3 THE COURTHOUSE
SCENE 4
THE COURTHOUSE
Razzle Dazzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Billy and Ensemble

SCENE 5 THE COURTROOM
SCENE 6
THE JAIL
Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Velma and Matron “Mama” Morton

SCENE 7 THE COURTROOM
SCENE 8
THE COURTROOM
Nowadays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roxie and Velma

Hot Honey Rag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roxie and Velma

Finale .......................................................................Company

TINA TURNER • NELLY • MILES DAVIS • CHUCK BERRY
JOHNNIE JOHNSON • FONTELLA BASS • DAVID PEASTON
CLARK TERRY • HENRY TOWNSEND • ALBERT KING
PEETIE WHEATSTRAW • VICTORIA SPIVEY • BOB REUTER

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CAST 17

IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE

Stage Manager MICHAEL JAMES REED
Velma Kelly J. HARRISON GHEE
Roxie Hart SARAH BOWDEN
Fred Casely JOE BIGELOW
Amos Hart ADAM HELLER

Sergeant Fogarty MICHAEL JAMES REED
Liz MADISON JOHNSON

Annie TAELER CYRUS
June VERONICA FIAONI
Hunyak LIZ Z PICINI
Mona CARLEIGH BE T TIOL
Matron “Mama” Morton EMILY SKINNER
Billy Flynn JAMES T. L ANE
Mary Sunshine ALI E WOLDT
Tap Dance Specialty VERONIC A FIAONI, VALTON JACKS ON

MADISON JOHNSON, CONNOR MCRORY
Go-To-Hell Kitty V I C TO RIA BY RD

Harry RICARD O A. Z AYAS
Doctor MICHAEL JAMES REED
Me and My Baby Specialty SE AN E WING, DAVIS WAYNE
Coat Rack Girl MADISON JOHNSON
Aaron MICHAEL JAMES REED
Bailiff BRAND ON L. WHITMORE
The Judge MICHAEL JAMES REED
Martin Harrison CONNOR MCRORY
Court Clerk VALTON JACKSON
Foreman/Jury ABBE Y FRIEDMANN

Swings/Understudies
KAMAL LADO, GABI STAPULA
For Roxie Hart.LIZZ PICINI, For Billy Flynn.JOE BIGELOW

Dance Captain LIZ Z PICINI

ENSEMBLE
Carleigh Bettiol, Joe Bigelow, Victoria Byrd, Taeler Cyrus, Sean Ewing, Veronica Fiaoni, Abbey Friedmann,
Anna Gassett, Valton Jackson, Madison Johnson, Justin Keats, Connor McRory, Lizz Picini, Michael James Reed,

Mikayla Renfrow, Davis Wayne, Brandon L. Whitmore, Ricardo A. Zayas

YOUTH ENSEMBLE
Jenna Bush, Trenay Caruthers, Caitlin Chau, Madison Dixon, Lucy Ferguson, Hallie Fisher,
Caroline Geringer, Tyler Gregg, Halie Hebron, Sarah Henderson, Madeline Hewgley, Ben Iken, Bridget Moehlman,

Caden Self, Jacob Tuteur, Allison Villhard, Thomas Woodrow

The Muny is a professional theatre and the Actors and Stage Managers employed in this production are proudly represented by
Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional Actors and Stage Managers in the USA.

Photo by Julie A. Merkle

WHO’S WHO 19

SARAH BOWDEN EMILY SKINNER (Matron
(Roxie Hart) Originally “Mama” Morton) Muny:
from Australia, Sarah Disney’s The Little
most recently played Mermaid, 42nd Street,
Velma Kelly in Chicago Breakfast at Tiffany’s; Billy
at the Maltz Jupiter Elliot. Broadway: Side Show
Theatre with Denis (Tony nomination, Drama
Jones directing and League Award), The Cher
is beyond excited to Show, Prince of Broadway,
be working with Denis again on this dream show! Jekyll & Hyde, The Full Monty, James Joyce’s The Dead,
USA highlights include the first national tour of Dinner at Eight (Outer Critics Circle nomination), Billy
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Cherry Sundae), Elliot (BroadwayWorld Award). Off-Broadway: Picnic
A Chorus Line (Cassie) in 2016 at The Hollywood (Drama Desk nomination), Jerry Springer: The Opera
Bowl opposite Mario Lopez, and her first Muny (Carnegie Hall), Fiorello!; No Strings, Pardon My English,
production of Jerome Robbins’ Broadway in 2018. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (all for NY City Center Encores!).
Sarah spent many years in Germany appearing in She has sung leading roles at Manhattan Theatre Club,
Cabaret (Sally Bowles), West Side Story (Anita), WPA Theater, Playwrights Horizons, Roundabout Theatre
9 to 5 (Doralee), Flashdance (Gloria) and lastly, Company, York Theatre, Paramount Theatre at Madison
Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Esmeralda) Square Garden. Regional: The Kennedy Center, Signature
with Scott Schwartz (director) and Chase Brock Theatre, Alliance Theatre, Ford’s Theatre, Long Wharf, Old
(choreographer). Sarah is thrilled to be back at The Globe, Goodspeed, Bucks County Playhouse, Virginia Rep
Muny and is deeply grateful to everyone who came and many others. She has sung with symphonies around
together to make this season possible for everyone the globe and her numerous recordings may be found at
this year. Instagram: @sarahbowden.de Amazon.com. emily-skinner.com

J. HARRISON GHEE JAMES T. LANE (Billy
(Velma Kelly) is Flynn) West End: The
honored to be Scottsboro Boys, A Chorus
returning to The Line (Palladium, revival).
Muny playing Velma Broadway: Kiss Me, Kate
Kelly. Many thanks (Paul), King Kong, The
to family, friends and Scottsboro Boys (Ozie Powell/
his agency Nicolosi & Ruby Bates), Chicago and
Co. for continued love A Chorus Line (Richie).
and support. Broadway/International tour: Kinky National tours: Jersey Boys, Rodgers + Hammerstein’s
Boots (Lola/Swing), Mrs. Doubtfire (Andre Mayem). Cinderella, Fame. Regional: Guys and Dolls (Nicely-Nicely,
Regional: The Color Purple (Ensemble), The Sting Virginia Stage Company), Mary Poppins (Bert, Drury
(Johnny Hooker). Television: High Maintenance Lane Theatre), The Wiz (Tin Man), Promenade, Grand
(Charles), Raising Dion (Kwame). Industrial: Tokyo Hotel and Don’t Bother Me, I Can’t Cope (all for NY City
Disney Sea’s Big Band Beat, Norwegian Cruise Center Encores!), Disney’s The Little Mermaid (Sebastian,
Line. Proud graduate of The American Musical and The Muny), Broadway at Music Circus, The Old Globe,
Dramatic Academy (NY). @jharrisonghee American Conservatory Theater and Dallas Theater
Center. Concerts: Carnegie Hall with The New York Pops,
Ottawa Symphony and many more. James is the creator of
a one man show entitled Triple Threat: A Play That Moves
and Sings. Look for streaming information, booking, as
well as performance dates at jamestlane.com. Mr. Lane
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WHO’S WHO 21

ADAM HELLER (Amos CARLEIGH BETTIOL (Ensemble) is excited to be
Hart) Muny: Gypsy (2018), making her Muny debut! You can see Carleigh as an
1776 (2019). Repertory original Broadway cast member in the film version of
Theatre of St. Louis: Hamilton on Disney+. Other Broadway: Bandstand,
Follies, Brighton Beach The Cher Show (u/s Babe). Film/TV: Almost Family,
Memoirs. Broadway: It Bandstand, Live from Lincoln Center (PBS) honoring
Shoulda Been You, Elf, Marvin Hamlisch.
Baby, It’s You; Caroline,
or Change; A Class Act, JOE BIGELOW (Ensemble/Billy Flynn Understudy)
Victor/Victoria; Les Misérables. National tours: Titanic, is delighted to be making his Muny debut! Regional:
Falsettos. Off-Broadway: Popcorn Falls (Davenport), A Chicago (Maltz Jupiter), She Loves Me (Peterborough
Letter to Harvey Milk (Theatre Row), Peer Gynt (CSC), Players), Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Paper Mill
Wings (Second Stage), Make Me a Song: The Music of Playhouse), Holiday Inn and Sweet Charity (Marriott
William Finn and The Immigrant (New World Stages), Theatre), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Guthrie Theater)
Merrily We Roll Along (York). Regional: The Flamingo and a world tour of West Side Story.
Kid (Hartford Stage), Fiddler on the Roof (Connecticut Website: joe-bigelow.com
Critics Circle Award) and Rags (Goodspeed), The
Chosen (Barrington Stage), My Name is Asher Lev VICTORIA BYRD (Ensemble) is thankful and excited to
(Arden), Merrily We Roll Along (Kennedy Center). TV: be coming back to live performance by debuting at The
The Bite, FBI: Most Wanted; Ray Donovan, The Good Muny! Regional: North Shore Music Theatre, SpeakEasy
Fight, Elementary, Unforgettable, The Americans, The Stage Company, Asolo Repertory Theatre. Training: BFA
Sopranos, Law & Order (all), Oz, Submissions Only. Musical Theater from Boston Conservatory. Thank you to
Graduate: NYU/Tisch. my agents at DGRW and to the creative team for getting
me here!
ALI EWOLDT (Mary
Sunshine) is beyond TAELER CYRUS (Ensemble) is thrilled to be making
thrilled to return to The her Muny debut! Broadway: Hello, Dolly! (original 2017
Muny. She appeared revival cast), An American in Paris (OBC), After Midnight
here in A Funny Thing… (OBC). Concert Dance: River North Dance Chicago, Ailey
Forum (Philia), 1776 II, Metropolitan Opera, Complexions. Commercial Dance:
(Martha Jefferson) and Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Kanye West. Training: Ailey/
West Side Story (Maria). Fordham BFA graduate.
Other credits include: The
Phantom of the Opera (Christine Daaé, Broadway), Les SEAN EWING (Ensemble) Thrilled to be back on this
Misérables (Cosette, Broadway, national tour), The King beautiful stage! Previous Muny credits: Jerome Robbins’
and I (Broadway, tour, Lyric Opera of Chicago), West Broadway; Matilda (Rudolpho). Broadway: West Side
Side Story (Maria, national tour, international tour), The Story (2010 revival), Amazing Grace (Original Broadway
Fantasticks (Luisa, off-Broadway), A Christmas Carol Cast). New York: Zorba and Fanny (NY City Center
(Fan/Mrs. Bonds, McCarter Theatre) and Guys and Dolls Encores!), Company (NY Philharmonic). 2018 Berkshire
(Sarah Brown, Sacramento Music Circus). Concert/ Theatre Critics Award and Helen Hayes nominee.
symphony work: Alice Tully Hall, The Town Hall, NY
Pops at Carnegie Hall, Houston Symphony, American VERONICA FIAONI (Ensemble) is thrilled to make her
Pops Orchestra, Kaohsiung Symphony and The Boston debut at The Muny! Regional: Jerome Robbins’ Broadway
Pops with Maestro Keith Lockhart. TV/Film credits (TUTS), A Chorus Line, Memphis, The Bodyguard and
include The Michael J. Fox Show, Yield, Mia and The Mamma Mia! Tours: West Side Story (Swing), A Chorus
Cactus. Ali has a BA in psychology from Yale University Line (Maggie Winslow). TV: Make the Season Bright
and is a proud Filipina American and member of Actors’ (Lifetime). Much love and thanks to her family and
Equity. @aliewoldt partner Matt! @vernyverny

THE MUNY THANKS MANCHESTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH'S

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for providing bicycles to our cast & crew so they can enjoy an
earth-friendly commute to and from the theatre in beautiful Forest Park!

Manchester UMC’s Bike Rehab ministry cleans and repairs donated bicycles, then partners with local
nonprofit organizations, such as St. Louis Veterans Benefit Administration, who distribute them to people
of all ages. Over 9,000 bikes & helmets have been donated! To learn more visit manchesterumc.org/bike.

WHO’S WHO 23

ABBEY FRIEDMANN (Ensemble) is grateful to University. Endless love to Mom, Dad and Jack.
be returning to the Muny stage. A St. Louis native, www.kamallado.com
she has performed here every summer since the
age of 8. She was most recently seen in Footloose. CONNOR MCRORY (Ensemble) is thrilled to be
Training: BFA Musical Theatre from The University of returning to The Muny! Muny: Jerome Robbins’
Oklahoma (22’). Many thanks to my parents and the Broadway; Holiday Inn, The Centennial Gala. Tours:
Muny family! Finding Neverland, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas,
West Side Story. Off-Broadway: Trip of Love. Regional:
ANNA GASSETT (Ensemble) is thrilled to be back Pittsburgh CLO, Goodspeed Opera House, Houston’s
at The Muny after performing in over 20 shows as TUTS, Sacramento Music Circus, Maine State Music
a Muny Kid and Teen. This fall, Anna will start her Theatre and more. BFA Penn State University.
third year in the BFA Musical Theatre program at
Texas State University. She would like to give a huge LIZZ PICINI (Ensemble/Roxie Hart Understudy)
shout out to her family, TXST MT, Mike and Michael. is excited to return to The Muny! Muny: Singin’ in
@annagassett the Rain. Favorite Regional: Chicago (Maltz Jupiter),
Anything Goes (Arena Stage), A Chorus Line (Cassie,
VALTON JACKSON (Ensemble) Excited! Muny: Mill Mountain Theatre). Fun fact! The LaDuca dance
Kinky Boots. Regional: Half Time (Paper Mill boot “The Picini” is named after Lizz! Huge thanks to
Playhouse), Mamma Mia! (North Carolina Theatre), Denis, Barry, CESD, the fam and God!
Hair (Dallas Theater Center), The Bodyguard
(North Shore Music Theatre), Dreamgirls (Ivoryton MICHAEL JAMES REED (Ensemble) is delighted
Playhouse). Training: BA in Theatre from Berea to return to The Muny for his 12th show, recently
College. Endless love to Mama, Devin, family and The Sound of Music, 1776 and Paint Your Wagon.
friends. St Louis: over 15 shows at The Rep (most recent
Pride & Prejudice), and over 10 with St. Louis
MADISON JOHNSON (Ensemble) This St. Louis Shakespeare Festival. New York favorites: La Bête
native is elated to be back home at The Muny (Broadway), King Lear (Roundabout), Amphitryon
after touring in the Tony Award-winning revival of (CSC). Graduate of Guildhall School of Music & Drama,
Hello, Dolly! Muny: A Chorus Line (Kristine), Grease London. michaeljamesreed.com
(Frenchy), Meet Me In St. Louis (Lucille). Renee
Johnson’s Dance Studio/Elon alum. Love to Momma, MIKAYLA RENFROW (Ensemble) is grateful to
Pops, Squid, Bruce, Mike, Sir Baxter and Sue! return to the Muny stage after a long year! Muny:
@madisonaubrey Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Alice) and Rodgers +
Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Credits: The Rocky Horror
JUSTIN KEATS (Ensemble) is thrilled to be making Show (Janet), The Secret Garden (Rose) and Awaited
his Muny debut! Broadway: Paramour (Cirque du (Mary/Eve). Training: BFA Music Theatre at CCM. Big
Soleil), Escape to Margaritaville. Regional: Radio hugs to my incredible family!
City Christmas Spectacular, Escape to Margaritaville
(Diana, La Jolla Playhouse), Fiddler on the Roof GABI STAPULA (Swing) joins her fifth season at The
(Pioneer Theatre), Damn Yankees (Sacramento Music Muny as swing, Resident Choreographer and Muny
Circus). Love to Mom and Dad, and thanks to agent Kids Director/Choreographer. Gabi is a Pace alumna
Dave! @jkeatster and proud member of AEA. Endless gratitude to MSA,
Stapula Family Singers and Muny Family! Check out
KAMAL LADO (Swing) is thrilled to be back home her website to see work as a producer, choreographer,
at The Muny and doing LIVE theatre! Muny: Seven performer and educator! www.gabistapula.com 
Brides for Seven Brothers, Rodgers + Hammerstein’s @astoldbygabi 
Cinderella, as well as six summers in the youth
ensemble. Regional: Pippin, Sister Act (Music DAVIS WAYNE (Ensemble) is thrilled to be back at
Theatre Wichita). BFA Music Theatre from Elon The Muny! Muny: Jerome Robbins’ Broadway (Riff).

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Other credits: Hello, Dolly! (first revival national tour), CHARLIE ALTERMAN (Music Director/Conductor) is
three seasons at Pittsburgh CLO, The Music Man The Charles W. & Janet T. Mueller Conductor. Charlie
(Tommy Djilas, North Shore Music Theatre). Thanks to returns to The Muny where he served as music director
everyone from back of house to the front, and to all of for the productions of Meet Me In St. Louis (2018),
you reading this. All Shook Up, Disney’s The Little Mermaid (2017), 
Young Frankenstein (2016), Hairspray (2015),
BRANDON L. WHITMORE (Ensemble) Excited to Chicago (2012) and Legally Blonde (2011), as well
be back at The Muny! Previously for Muny: Gideon in as several Muny Magic at The Sheldon concerts.
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. National tours: Hello, Broadway credits include Pippin, Godspell, Next to
Dolly! (first revival national tour). Other credits: Maltz Normal, Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me (Music 
Jupiter Theatre, North Carolina Theatre. Film/TV: Director/actor) and Legally Blonde (Associate Conductor).
The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. BFA in Dance from Tours: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Next to
University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Normal (Music Supervisor) and Grease (US/Asia).
Instagram: @blwhitmore   Regional credits include: The Old Globe, Repertory
Theatre of St. Louis, Theatre Under The Stars, La Jolla
RICARDO A. ZAYAS (Ensemble) is from Brooklyn, Playhouse, Arena Stage, Trinity Repertory, Paper Mill
NY. Dance: Ailey II, LINES Ballet, Shen Wei Dance Playhouse, Huntington Theatre and the Williamstown
Arts, Metropolitan Opera. Broadway: Head Over Heels, Theatre Festival. TV: Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist. 
Hamilton. TV: Alternatino, Saturday Night Live, At Home
with Amy Sedaris, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Halston. BARRY BUSBY (Associate Choreographer) is thrilled to
Film: Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story coming in be back at The Muny! He is a Texas native, MFA graduate
December 2021. from the University of Oklahoma, and has lived in NYC
for 12+ years. He has been the Associate to Denis Jones
ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION “Equity,” founded for nearly 10 years and together they have collaborated
in 1913, is the U.S. labor union that represents more on Broadway, across the country and internationally on
than 51,000 professional Actors and Stage Managers. over 40+ productions. Broadway: Honeymoon in Vegas,
Equity fosters the art of live theatre as an essential Holiday Inn, Sunset Boulevard and Tootsie. Regional:
component of society and advances the careers of Goodspeed, Paper Mill Playhouse, The Kennedy Center,
its members by negotiating wages, improving working Dallas Theater Center, TUTS and Williamstown Theatre
conditions and providing a wide range of benefits, Festival. In 2014 and 2016 he was featured on the iconic
including health and pension plans. Actors’ Equity is Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and can also be seen
a member of the AFL-CIO and is affiliated with FIA, an in the 73rd Annual Tony Awards! Barry is co-founder of
international organization of performing arts unions. Broadway Imagined – a virtual studio bringing Broadway
#EquityWorks caliber classes to the homes of dancers and fans of
musical theatre.
DENIS JONES (Director/Choreographer) is very
excited to return to The Muny! A veteran of nine TIM MACKABEE (Scenic Designer) The Muny: Footloose,
Muny productions and a recipient of the St. Louis A Funny Thing…, Mamma Mia!; Aida, My Fair Lady, Holiday
Theater Circle Award, Denis is also a two-time Tony, Inn, Tarzan, Grease. Broadway: The Elephant Man, Mike
Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominee. His work Tyson: Undisputed Truth. West End: The Elephant Man.
has been seen in the Broadway productions of Tootsie, Off-Broadway: Seared (OCC Award, Wilson MCC Theater),
Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn and Honeymoon in Vegas. Guards at the Taj (Lortel Award), Describe the Night,
Other recent credits include: Chasing Rainbows (Paper The Penitent, Our New Girl (Atlantic Theater), Darling
Mill Playhouse), A Chorus Line (Signature Theatre), Grenadine, The Last Match (Roundabout), Vietgone,
Eurydice (LA Opera), The Flamingo Kid (Hartford Important Hats of the Twentieth Century (Manhattan
Stage), Call Me Madam, Paint Your Wagon (NY City Theatre Club), Luce (Lincoln Center), Gigantic, Heathers:
Center Encores!), How to Succeed… (Kennedy Center) The Musical (Vineyard Theatre). Dance: Doug Varone and
and The Music Man (Goodman Theatre).  Dancers, Cedar Lake Dance. TV: Amy Schumer: Live at the
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Night in America. Education: North Carolina School of Tarzan, Das Wunder von Bern, The Lion King (Shanghai,
the Arts, Yale School of Drama. @timmackabeedesign, Singapore). Regional: Rock of Ages, The Heart of Rock &
timothymackabeedesign.com Roll, Moonshine, Harmony, The Nutty Professor, Tales
of the City, Emma, Robin and the 7 Hoods. He’s enjoyed
EMILY REBHOLZ (Costume Designer) Broadway: collaborations with Savion Glover, Dionne Warwick, Burt
Jagged Little Pill (Tony nomination), Frankie and Bacharach, Gregory Hines and engineering at Electric
Johnny in the Clair de Lune, Gettin’ the Band Back Lady Studios. John’s proudest production, however, is his
Together; Indecent, Dear Evan Hansen, Oh, Hello On gem of a daughter, Ruby.
Broadway; If/Then; Vanya and Sonia and Masha and
Spike, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson. Select Recent: DAVID PATRIDGE (Sound Designer) has had the pleasure
Dear Evan Hansen (West End), Nantucket Sleigh of working around the world with some of the best in
Ride (Lincoln Center Theater),  Jagged Little Pill the business, and for the past 15 years, has partnered
(American Repertory Theater), The Low Road  with John Shivers. He has served as a sound designer
(The Public Theater, Henry Hewes Design Award, for The Muny since 2015. Select credits include: Rock of
Lucille Lortel nomination), The Winter’s Tale  Ages, 42nd Street, The Heart of Rock & Roll, Flashdance,
(Theatre for a New Audience), Mary Jane (New Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat,
York Theatre Workshop), Twelfth Night (Classic Stage Harmony, Ace, Beauty and the Beast, Singin’ in the Rain,
Company), Brigadoon (NY City Center Encores!),  Sweeney Todd, Miss Saigon, Holler If Ya Hear Me and
The Robber Bridegroom (Roundabout), Lucia Di Soul Doctor International: Wicked, Das Wunder von Bern
Lammermoor and Don Giovanni (Santa Fe Opera), (Germany), The Spirit of Life (China). Associate Sound
Orfeo ed Euridice (Opera Theatre of Saint Louis).  Design: Pretty Woman, Paramour, Kinky Boots, Hugh
MFA Yale University. Jackman: Back on Broadway, Leap of Faith, We Will
Rock You, Sister Act, Come Fly Away, 9 to 5, The Little
ROB DENTON (Lighting Designer) is thrilled to Mermaid, Mamma Mia! and Tarzan.
be back for his ninth season. Select Muny designs
include: Guys and Dolls, Matilda, The Muny SHAWN DUAN (Video Designer) New York based Projection
Centennial Gala, Jersey Boys, Meet Me In St Louis and Video Designer. Broadway: Chinglish. NYC: MET
and A Chorus Line. Regional design credits include: Museum, The Public Theater, Abrons Art Center, Riverside
Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (Cincinnati Playhouse Theater, Wild Project. Regional: Arena Stage, Berkeley Rep,
in the Park), Dracula: A Comedy of Errors (Maltz Dallas Theater Center, Denver Center for the Performing
Jupiter Theatre), The Will Rogers Follies (Goodspeed Arts, The Guthrie, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Pittsburgh
Musicals), The Cake and Oslo (Repertory Theatre of Public Theater, Seattle Repertory Theatre, South Coast Rep,
St. Louis), Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and South Trinity Rep, Virginia Stage Company. Opera: New York City
Pacific (Maltz Jupiter Theatre), Girlfriend and The Opera, Symphony Space New York. Tours: An Evening with
Wolves (TheaterWorks Hartford), Disney’s Beauty Al Pacino (US/International), PJ Masks Live!; Alvin and the
and the Beast (Theatre Under The Stars), Your Best Chipmunks Live!; Super Why! Live!; Yo Gabba Gabba! Live!
One (Capital Repertory Theatre), Tosca (Opera San (US); Hong Kong Arts Festival. Las Vegas: Frankie Moreno:
Antonio), Daughter of the Regiment (Atlanta Opera). Under the Influence; Paul Zerdin: Mouthing Off; Puppet Up:
Upcoming lighting designs include: Jersey Boys (Maltz Uncensored. 
Jupiter Theatre).
TOMMY KURZMAN (Wig Designer) Muny debut! Tommy
JOHN SHIVERS (Sound Designer) Credits: Pretty is so grateful to be starting back at the theatre with this
Woman, Beauty and the Beast 25th Anniversary amazing company! Broadway (Makeup): Mrs. Doubtfire, All
Edition, Cirque du Soleil’s Paramour, The Muny My Sons, True West, Saint Joan, My Fair Lady, Little Foxes,
2015 - 2019 seasons, Kinky Boots (2013 Tony Long Day’s Journey Into Night, Bright Star and Fiddler on
Award), Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway; Bonnie the Roof. Off-Broadway: Little Shop of Horrors (Westside
& Clyde, Sister Act, 9 to 5, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Theatre), The Atlantic, The New Group, The Public,
The Little Mermaid, Tarzan, In My Life and Billy Manhattan Theatre Club, New World Stages. Regional:
Crystal’s 700 Sundays. International: The Secret, Resident Ensemble Players, Cape Playhouse, Signature

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Theatre, Manhattan School of Music. Associate Hair Management. She hopes that you are enjoying the
Designer on over 15 Broadway productions. For Mommy return of live theatre as much as she is!
and Nanny, always. Instagram: @TommyKurzmanWigs
MIKE ISAACSON (Artistic Director & Executive Producer)
THE TELSEY OFFICE (Casting) With offices in both wishes to thank the cast of thousands who work to create
New York and Los Angeles, The Telsey Office casts for Muny magic for you, but never get to stand and take a bow:
theatre, film, television and commercials. The Telsey Meghan Albrecht, Heather Bennett, Jamie Casegrande,
Office is dedicated to creating safe, equitable, and Ethan Copeland, Andy Cross, Emily Frei, Cristie Johnston,
anti-racist spaces through collaboration, artistry, Allison Larkins, Scott Loebl, Michael Loui, Catherine Magel,
heart, accountability and advocacy. Ryan Marshall, Alexis Pearson, Steve Pollihan, Paul Reising,
Marek Rodriguez, John Troy, Rob Van Dillen, Heather Van Well,
LARRY SMIGLEWSKI (Production Stage Manager) is James Van Well, Michael Wartgow, Daniel Armistead,
thrilled to return for his fifth season! Past Muny credits Cary D. Aye, Michael Bender, Jeffrey Corrigan, Jeff Dattoli,
include The Wizard of Oz, Mamma Mia!; Disney’s The Scott Debroux, Alex Ellison, Dan Ellison, Kurt Fuegner,
Little Mermaid, All Shook Up, Annie, Footloose, Matilda Timothy George, R. Jacob Goodwin, Jeremy V. Guyott,
and An Evening with the Stars. Broadway: Kiss Me, Kate Michelle Harashe, Luke Hollenberg, Marc Huggins,
with Roundabout Theatre Company. National tours: Marquise Hutcherson, Viances Hutcherson, Danny Jarvis,
School of Rock, White Christmas and the Chinese tour Gary Jurczyk, Joey Kleba, Andrew Koerper, Michael Leach,
of The Sound of Music. Off-Broadway: Cagney, Sex William Leach, Charles Lile, John Lundgren, Dan McCarthy,
Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man, All Is Calm. David M. McCarthy, James T. McCarthy, Kevin McCarthy,
Various Regional credits include Theatre Under The Thomas P. McCarthy, Connor Meers, Jeffrey Merz, Glenn
Stars, Dallas Summer Musicals, Baltimore Center Stage, Meyrose, Tyler Moore, Matthew Mourning, Nathan Mourning,
Bucks County Playhouse. Education: BA in Theatre Arts, Dylan Norris, Brian O’Neal, Theo J. Prifti, Josh Riggs,
MS in Education and MFA in Directing. Larry has held Daniel J. Roach, James Robert, James T. Spies, Logan Spies,
professorships at University of Miami, West Chester Jeffrey Stone, Robert P. Stone, Zachary Stone, Timothy
University and Sam Houston State University. Timmermann, Jonathan Vonderheid,
For Nettie and Smigs. Follow Larry’s Adventures Emilie Weilbacher-McMullan, Norma L. West,
@LarrySmigs. Sean P. Wilhite, Curtis Williams, Jason M. Zeis, Grace Austin,
Alexis Backowski, Jayme A. Baethke, Michelle Bentley,
SARAH AZIZO (Assistant Stage Manager) is grateful to Alycia Berry, Robert Bianco, Mary S. Black, Simon Brett,
have started at The Muny as a production assistant on Anna Bromley, Laura S. Campbell, Gage Counts, Gigi DeLuca,
Aida, Jesus Christ Superstar, A Funny Thing Happened Andrew Dick, Lisa R. Eisele, Elizabeth Eisloeffel,
on the Way to the Forum and The Unsinkable Molly Fran M. Ellison, Eileen Engel, Jane E. Enloe,
Brown before returning as an assistant stage manager Maggie Gil-Schweizer, Amadeo Gravagna,
for Paint Your Wagon in 2019 and now, Chicago! Her Maya Gravagna, Michele Harashe, Janet M. Hazel,
other credits include Jesus Christ Superstar (national Janese W. Henry, Alison Hora, Julie A. Huddleston,
tour), A Sign of the Times (ASM), All Our Children (ASM) Kevin L. Humphrey, Meredith Hunt, Rudolph Jones,
and Tuacahn Center’s Million Dollar Quartet (ASM).  Kelley Jordan, Russell C. Kohn, Ashley Kozar,
Donna M. Lynch, Regina M. MacKinnon, Kristie Metzger,
DORA JANE TRENBEATH (Assistant Stage Judith A. Mourning, David Parks, Shannon Powers, Nina Reed,
Manager) is thrilled to be returning to The Muny for Robin Richter, Toni M. Scalise-Gravagna, Mona Sahari,
her third summer! Muny credits include: Singin’ in the Amber Schmitt, Katherine Spaulding, Karen A. Stone,
Rain, Meet Me In St. Louis, Guys and Dolls, Footloose Kimberly Stone, Mary Stone, Lindsay Thompson,
and Matilda. Other favorite places to work include: Pamela L. Valenti, Soon Vander Velde-Martin, Brandi White,
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, The New Jewish Joanne M. Wilkerson, Kathryn M. Wilkerson, Claire Baker,
Theatre, Children’s Theatre Company, Grandstreet Gunnar Boucher, Traci Clapper, Donette Coleman,
Theatre and Primary Stages. Dora is a very proud Daniel Dilworth, Lillian Fitzsimmons, Joseph Graf,
graduate of The Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Berrit Keller, Nina Mead, Jeremy Robinson, Jeffrey Seaborn,
Webster University, where she earned her BFA in Stage Joseph Wilson, Hannah Zeiss.



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PERSONAL: Denny Reagan, Tracy Utzmyers, Michael Baxter, Tim McDonald, Tammy McKim, Julie Merkle, John Meyer,
Tali Allen, Retta Berberich, Larry Biedenstein, Joy Boland, Todd Moore, Emily Parker, Nancy Pittelman, Jenny Pratt,
Bill Borger, Kwofe Coleman, Jan Creger, Barb Echele, MJ Probst, Judy Sakai, Jacklyn Sayles, Jane Schell,
Lorraine Fiore, Sonja Furiya, Rosemary Gliedt, Courtney Simms, Sean Smith, James Spies, Dylan Stanley,
Lindsey Grabish, Sue Greenberg, Vince G. Guyott, Gabi Stapula, Angie Walsh, Larry Walsh, Sean Wilhite, and
Joe Hartmann, James Heart, Michael Horsley, Susie Joffe, Joe. Always, always my husband Joe. (An added heartfelt
Ali Kochman, Amy Maier, Raymond J. Martin, thank you to any colleagues I might have missed).

MUNY ORCHESTRA

Tova Braitberg is the William R. Orthwein, Jr. and Laura Rand Orthwein Concertmaster.

VIOLIN CELLO TROMBONE TRUMPET
Tova Braitberg Antonio Innaimo Tom Vincent Andy Tichenor

CONCERTMASTER PRINCIPAL PRINCIPAL PRINCIPAL

Beth Hoffman Nathan Hsu Tyler Vahldick Vicky Smolik
Nancy Chow
Julie Leonhardt WOODWINDS GUITAR HARP
Nathan Banks Mike Buerk Steve Schenkel Megan Stout

VIOLA/VIOLIN PRINCIPAL ADDITIONAL MUSICIANS
Carolina Neves
Robert Hughes PIANO 1
Wendy Lea Elsie Parker Joe Neske
Nancy Summers
BASS PIANO 2/ACCORDION
Tim Weddle Orchestra Ryan Carpenter
Personnel Manager
PRINCIPAL WOODWINDS
Nicholas Pyles Mike Karpowicz
TUBA
Christopher Carter FRENCH HORN All Musicians of The Muny Orchestra are members of
Nancy Schick Local 2-197 of the American Federation of Musicians.
DRUMS
John Brophy PRINCIPAL

Steven Hanrahan

PERCUSSION
Tony Scandora

PRINCIPAL

COMMUNITY ACCESS

PROVIDING OVATIONS FOR EVERYONE

For more than 100 years, We thank our partners for helping to make this possible:
The Muny has welcomed Bayer Fund, Centene Charitable Foundation, Crawford
all attendees, regardless of Taylor Foundation, U.S. Bank Foundation and, for the
race, economic standing or Patti’s Pick program, a gift in memory of Patricia Wolf
ethnic background and has Gould, from the A.J. Bitker Charitable Foundation.
provided free admission to
more than 10,000,000 since 1919. We are no longer accepting Community Access
applications for the 2021 season. If your organization
Besides making available nearly 1,500 free seats has interest in participating in the 2022 season, please
nightly on a first-come, first-served basis, The Muny contact Jane Schell at [email protected] or 314-595-5708.
partners with more 170 social service organizations
to provide free tickets that enable underserved and muny.org/tickets/savings
special needs audiences to enjoy a night at The Muny
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Special thanks to lead sponsor Bayer Fund.
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Sean Ewing Veronica Fiaoni Abbey Friedmann Anna Gassett

Valton Jackson Madison Johnson Justin Keats Kamal Lado

Connor McRory Lizz Picini Michael James Reed Mikayla Renfrow

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STAFF & CREDITS 35

Associate Choreographer BARRY BUSBY
Associate Lighting Designer SHELBY LOERA

Associate Sound Designer TRACY COWIT
Production Video Head MATTHEW YOUNG

Associate Video Designer KYLEE LOERA
Assistant Scenic Designer RYAN DOUGLASS
Assistant Costume Designer CHRIS HYNDS

Assistant Wig Designer ELIAS PRINCE
Assistant Stage Managers SARAH AZIZO, DORA JANE TRENBEATH

Video Content Creators JACQUELINE REED, ANN SLOTE
Rehearsal Pianists JOE NESKE, GAIL HINTZ

Youth Ensemble Assistant GUNNAR BOUCHER

Sound equipment provided by:

MASQUE SOUND

Costumes provided by:

STAGES ST. LOUIS, THE REPERTORY THEATRE OF ST. LOUIS, WESTERN COSTUME COMPANY

Costumes built by:

COLIN DAVIS, JONES STUDIO, ANNA LIGHT, DAWSON TAILORS AND ALEXAE VISEL

Special thanks to:

JOE GRAF, ALECIA PARKER

All scenery, audio, lighting The painters & designers at
& props are constructed by The Muny are members of
members of IATSE Local 6. Local Union 829 of United Scenic Artists.

All costumes, hair & makeup at The Muny
are created and maintained by members
of IATSE Local 805.

SHUTTLE SERVICE

New Shuttle Service to The Muny!

 

The Muny provides a free courtesy shuttle service from
the MetroLink DeBaliviere Station to The Muny every
performance evening between 7 p.m. and 12 midnight.

All electric, environmentally friendly vehicles from
Labyrinth-Mobility are being utilized as The Muny
works to make access easier and transportation cleaner.



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SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM 39

Each summer, The Muny proudly welcomes interns from colleges and universities from around the U.S. These
students, support and learn from our creative, production and administrative teams. Muny internships are
highly competitive, with hundreds of applications for each position.

Accounting ........................................................Meghan Albrecht, Hannah Zeiss
Administrative Runner ...........................................................Nathan Smorodin
Arts Administration .............................................................Audri Bartholomew
Artistic Management......................................Doug Gallo, Brad Sievers, Maddy Smith
Assistant Production & Office Manager ................................................Jacob Stahl
Carpentry............................................................................Antonia Rycraw
Directing .........................................Doug Gallo, Isabel K. Olson, Jarron A. Williams±
Education ............................................................................Olivia R Bosaw
Electrician ....................................................................Marquise Hutcherson
Lighting Design .........................................................................Benji Arrigo
Marketing . . . . . . . . . . ..................................................GeGe Pflager, John Verzwyvelt
Materials Coordination .........................Clayton Dombach, Olivia Potthoff, Madison Pratt
Music Directing Apprentice ...........................................................Royce Martin
Music Direction. . . . . ...................................................Chase Anderson, Noah Lovin
Photography ..........................................................Konnar Allgire, Molly Higgins
Production Management ........................................................Mauriea Lawrence
Production Assistants .......................................Ariel Dickerson, Davy Grace McGuirt,

Emily Huber, Abigail Zaccari
Props. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..............................................................Mauriea Lawrence
Scenic Design ..........................................................................Blaine Fuson
Scenic Paint............................................................................Emily George
Sound ................................................................Sarah Holland, Thomas White
Stage Management ...................................Jeremiah Bruton, Nick Carroll, Joshua Vinik
Teen and Kids Sound Design ..........................................................Brad Sievers
Teen and Kids Stage Management ................................................Gunnar Boucher 
Teen and Kids Technicians ............................................Jena Denney, Sarah Holland
Video Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sydney Dye±
Wig and Makeup . . . ...............................................................Gabrielle Watson

±Congratulations to Jarron A. Williams and Sydney Dye who are the 2021 Carol B. Loeb Fellows.

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4400 F A R E W E L L M E S S A G E F R O M D E N N Y

Good evening, and welcome to the final show of our 103rd season.
After nearly two years of not sharing nights of musical theatre under
the stars together, it sure felt good to be back.
As this special season comes to a close, I wanted to personally say
thank you. Thank you for not only joining us tonight, but for the
incredible amount of support you’ve given me throughout my career,
30 of which I’ve had the honor to serve as president and CEO.

When asked what my favorite part of the job (if I can even call it that)
is, my answer has always remained the same: you. It’s the people that
make this place so special and this “job” so rewarding.
Denny Reagan
President & CEO
Over the past five decades, I have seen numerous generations of
Muny-goers come through our gates and create lasting memories with
family, friends and patrons who became friends with each passing summer. Standing in my “spot”
on the right side of the theatre nightly for 46 years has allowed me the great privilege to become
friends with so many of you. Thank you for that.

Thank you to the countless subscribers who are, and always will be, the lifeblood of this theatre.
Thank you to our generous donors and corporate sponsors who choose time and time again to
support this incredible institution. Thank you to the board for their leadership. Thank you to the
staff and administration who keep our day-to-day operations running smoothly. To our casts,
creative teams, crews, seasonal staff and everyone in between, thank you. I’ve always felt we had
the best team in show business.

That said, I have had the best teammate by my side for the past 42 years. I cannot express the
deep appreciation, love and respect I have for my wife, Michelle. Without her strength, unwavering
support and love, none of this would have been possible. There will never be enough gratitude.
Thank you.

Rest assured, however, this isn’t goodbye. I’m just moving spots. Instead of greeting you each
night, I will be joining you, alongside Michelle, our three children and seven grandchildren. I’ll be
swapping out the sport coat and title of president and CEO for a golf shirt and the title of husband,
dad and grandpa.

For 103 years, the St. Louis community has supported and believed in this theatre and made it a
part of their summer tradition. I have no doubt you will continue that inspiring support well into
the next 100 years of Muny magic.

Thank you for giving the best years of my life to me. I can say wholeheartedly that my career has
been dedicated to an institution and community that I have been so proud to be a part of.

The first show I saw at The Muny was Lerner and Loewe’s My Fair Lady during our golden
anniversary season in 1968. One of my favorite songs is in that show - “I Could Have Danced All
Night.” It has been an honor dancing with you, our Muny audience, these past 53 years. Thank you.

With gratitude,

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In advance of President and CEO Denny Reagan’s
December retirement, and to honor his incredible
legacy, we are proud to announce the:

Denny Reagan

Endowed Fund

Denny has been known to say his current role isn’t
too much different than his first role cleaning up
the theatre every morning after a show.

“

As a picker, I made sure the theatre was
ready for the next audience. My title may
have changed over the last 53 years, but
I’m still just trying to make sure we’re
ready for the next audience.

DENNY REAGAN

Your generous gift will forever be used to support all
areas of The Muny’s operation. Help Denny ensure
the world’s oldest and largest outdoor theatre is
ready for generations of audiences to come!

Make your online gift today by
scanning this code, or contact
Courtney Simms with questions
at [email protected] or
314.595.5727.

All gifts made to the Denny Reagan Endowed Fund in
2021 will also be celebrated as part of The Muny’s
Second Century Capital Campaign.

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DENNIS M. REAGAN KWOFE COLEMAN
President & Chief Executive Officer Managing Director

EXECUTIVE STAFF

Chief Financial Officer............................................................................. TAMMY MCKIM
Director of Operations............................................................................ SEAN M. SMITH
Director of Advancement.................................................................... COURTNEY SIMMS
Director of Human Resources...................................................................... JOHN MEYER
Director of Education.......................................................................................... TALI ALLEN
Marketing Manager.................................................................................. EMILY PARKER
Director of Ticketing..................................................................... LAWRENCE P. WALSH
Director of Audience Experience / Staff Accountant...................... LINDSEY R. GRABISH
Director of Food and Beverage........................................................... RETTA BERBERICH
Director of the Annual Fund................................................................. SONJA S. FURIYA
Director of Major & Planned Gifts............................................................... JENNY PRATT
Director of Corporate Partnerships + Program Advertising........................ BILL BORGER
Public Relations Manager + Copywriting Coordinator...................... DYLAN K. STANLEY
Group Sales & Event Manager.................................................................... JANE SCHELL
Media & Technology Specialist + Website Administrator........................ JOE HARTMANN
Print Project Manager + Visual Brand Designer............................................ JUDY SAKAI
Visual Brand Coordinator + Graphic Designer................................................ AMY MAIER
Data & Development Support Coordinator........................................ ROSEMARY GLIEDT
Development Assistant.................................................................................. MJ PROBST
Promotions & Preshow Manager.................................................................. SUSIE JOFFE
Director of Archives................................................................................. LAURA PETERS
Receptionist................................................................................................ JOY BOLAND
Executive Assistant to the President & CEO....................................... BARBARA ECHELE

PRODUCTION STAFF

Production Manager............................................................................... TRACY UTZMYERS
Technical Director........................................................................................TIM MCDONALD
Artistic Associate....................................................................................MICHAEL BAXTER
Company Manager....................................................................................SUE GREENBERG
Assistant Production Manager....................................................................... JAMES HEART
Costume Shop Manager.................................................................................... JAN CREGER
Wig Shop Manager..................................................................................... KELLEY JORDAN
Music Supervisor / Orchestra Librarian................................................ MICHAEL HORSLEY
Orchestra Manager..................................................................................NANCY SUMMERS
Scenic Supervisors........................................... DAVID MCCARTHY, NATHAN MOURNING
Head Scenic Artist............................................................................. LARRY BIEDENSTEIN
Head Electrician.............................................................................................. JAMES SPIES
Properties Head...............................................................................................TODD MOORE
Sound Head....................................................................................................SEAN WILHITE
Video Head.................................................................................................. ROBERT STONE
Automation Head..............................................................................................THEO PRIFTI
Wardrobe Heads............................................................... RAY MARTIN, JACKLYN SAYLES
Covid Compliance Head........................................................................ NANCY PITTELMAN
Wardrobe Manager..........................................................................................EMILY MOORE
House Managers.............................................. DANYELL RICHARDSON, HANNAH ZEISS
Scenic Stitcher.....................................................................................................KIM STONE
Resident Choreographer............................................................................... GABI STAPULA
Draftsperson................................................................ EMILIE WEILBACHER-MCMULLAN
Official Muny Photographers.......PHILLIP HAMER, JULIE A. MERKLE, ERIC WOOLSEY

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OFFICERS

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD ..... James S. Turley
VICE CHAIRMAN ..... John W. Lemkemeier
TREASURER ..... William N. Scheffel

SECRETARY ..... June McAllister Fowler
ASSISTANT TREASURER ..... Edwin B. Broadhurst III
ASSISTANT SECRETARY ..... Michael P. McMillan

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Benjamin Ola. Akande Robert R. Hermann, Jr. Richard H. McClure
Mary V. Atkin David A. Hogan Art J. McCoy
Andrew S. Baur David M. Hollo Michael P. McMillan
Warner L. Baxter Rick Holton, Jr. Richard L. Nix, Jr.
Anna Reby Bertman Celia L. Hosler Steven C. Roberts
Suzanne S. Brauer Gregory A. Iken Marc R. Rogers
Edwin B. Broadhurst III Joseph F. Imbs III William N. Scheffel
Louis A. Cella Hope Welles Jernagan Elizabeth J. Schlesinger
Robert J. Ciapciak Steven T. Johnston Stephanie Schnuck
Parker B. Condie, Jr. Grace Jones Terry E. Schnuck
S. Bryan Cook Opal M. Jones Michele R. Sowers
Clark S. Davis Ashley B. Kemper Lucie N. Springmeyer
David N. Farr Timothy J. Kertz Mary Ann Srenco
Steven L. Finerty Christopher A. Koster Cori Cunnane Stebelman
Raymond R. Fournie John W. Lemkemeier David L. Steward
June McAllister Fowler Davida Lichtenstein Mary Steward
Ronald A. Fromm Kathryn E. Love Elizabeth J. Stroble
Christopher Gagliano Michael Loynd Julio F. Suárez
E. Douglas Harbison W. Stephen Maritz James S. Turley
Nancy M. Hawes Derek L. Martin

HONORARY LIFE DIRECTORS

Clarence C. Barksdale Douglas E. Hill Ned O. Lemkemeier
Alice C. Behan William F. Holekamp James S. McDonnell III
Thomas H. Brouster, Sr. Carmen Jacob Richard G. Millman
Carole L. Buck Stephen G. Jansen Hugh Scott III
August A. Busch III Bettie S. Johnson E.C. Simmons III
Parker B. Condie Stephen C. Jones Donald M. Suggs
Donald G. Fassold Peter B. Krombach Thomas R. Voss
Louis J. Fusz, Jr. F. Mark Kuhlmann John K. Wallace, Jr.
Earle H. Harbison, Jr. J. Mark Lashly Douglas H. Yaeger
Samuel B. Hayes III Michael D. Latta

PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Dennis M. Reagan

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The theatre is known for transporting you to new places. At Enterprise, we have
a real appreciation for that. The arts make our community stronger and more
interesting. And The Muny is just one reason we’re proud to call St. Louis home.
Big fan and hometown supporter of The Muny.

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SUPPORT 47
HENRY KIEL SOCIETY

What if you could make a lifetime of
their Muny memories possible?

Whether you are sitting in your great-grandparents’ seats or this is your first season under
the stars, including The Muny in your will (or other estate plan) means a lifetime of Muny
memories for your grandchildren—and their grandchildren!

One simple sentence in your will can make a tremendous difference. Your thoughtful gift
today helps create their very first Muny memory tomorrow.

Thanks to all who have already made The Muny a special part of their estate plan:

Bardol Chervitz Families Opal M. Jones Douglas H. Rediger DDS
Patricia Bowolak David Juergens Alfred & Marsha Rheinnecker
Thomas & Ruth Brouster Steven S. Kimmel* Elizabeth Ruwitch*
August A. Busch III Charitable Trust Gerald M. Kowarsky JoAnn H. Sanders*
Barry T. Cervantes Nancy & Kenneth Kranzberg Mary E. Schrey*
Mr. & Mrs. Parker B. Condie, Sr. Carol B. Loeb Ralph C. Simon
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Dowdy John & Paula McCadden Maurice St. Pierre
Mr. & Mrs.* David C. Farrell Richard & Sharon Buchanan-McClure Lorayn P. Strauss*
Donald Fassold Michael McGrath Jim & Gerry* Thompson
David R. Ganz Richard G. Millman Gene* & Judy Toombs
Earle H. Harbison, Jr. Charles W.* & Janet T. Mueller Mike & Erin Torney
Myrtle L. Herwig* Carla & David O’Brien Dorothy Anna Walters*
William & Kerry Holekamp John & Dotty Parker Bob & Joyce Wendel
John & Suvatthana Hudson Eileen A. Pfeifer* Mary* & Rudolph L.* Wise
Mike Isaacson & Joe Ortmeyer Frances H. Shafer Plagemann* and several Anonymous donors
Donald L.* & Monica L.* Johnson Mike & Barb Quinn
Mrs. Henry O. Johnston Peter & Linda Racen * deceased

Contact Jenny Pratt at 314.595.5771 for a free Will Writing Workbook and to
learn more about how your legacy can impact The Muny’s future.

Professional golf
returns to St.Louis!

September 6–12

Norwood Hills Country Club

Don’t miss your chance to see some of the greatest golfers
in the world* — like newly crowned PGA Tour Champions
winner Phil Mickelson, Fred Couples, Jim Furyk and
many more of golf’s legendary champions.

All proceeds benefit St. Louis-area youth and
charities in North St.Louis County and beyond.

For sponsorship information, including hospitality
packages and Pro-Am spots, call 314-938-2828
or visit AscensionCharityClassic.com

© 2021 Ascension. All rights reserved. *Eligible to compete

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A MEMORY TO LAST A LIFETIME

While The Muny’s 103rd season may be coming a close, the memories can last forever.

From show T-shirts and jackets to coloring books and rocks glass sets, be sure to visit

our souvenir stand located next to Café One tonight! Prefer to shop online? We’ve got

you covered. Visit muny.org/shop during the offseason to purchase Muny apparel and

gift cards. You click, we’ll ship. Shop online at: muny.org/shop

BRING YOUR GROUP TO THE MUNY & SAVE!

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Enjoy 25% savings off single ticket prices RETURNING 2022

FREE picnic table reservations Exclusive FREE backstage tours available
(in select area) for group reservations
Buffet dinners available at our
For Group Ticket Discounts: on-site restaurant, The Culver Pavilion
Go to muny.org/ticket/savings or Private catered dinners available in the
call Jane Schell at 314-595-5708. West Pavilion for select group reservations

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Great Architecture:

St. Louis and The Steedman
Architectural Library

an Exhibit at St. Louis Public Library

Now-January 8, 2022

Support provided by:

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