Sister Act | Muny 2023

2023 105 T H SEASON

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3 Mike Isaacson Artistic Director & Executive Producer MIKE’S NOTES Who can believe it? Here we are: the final production of The Muny’s 105th season. A year ago, looking out at the shows for this season, could we have imagined that the most topical and timely would be…Sister Act? As I write this, the Archdiocese of Saint Louis has announced a pause in their “All Things New” decree, their plan to consolidate 178 parishes into 134 and reassign 158 priests. Sister Act, if you don’t already know, tells the funny and heartfelt tale of a lounge singer who uses a convent as a witness protection haven — and once there, discovers that the sisters’ community may be shuttered. The inevitability and reality of change — why it happens, who makes it happen, to whom it happens to (and to whom it does not) — has played a part of many of our shows this season, Beautiful, Rent, and West Side Story being the most obvious. But Sister Act adds a new, powerful dimension to this group. Within all its fun, Sister Act asks us to ponder the presence of faith. As we meet life’s momentous and inevitable changes, in whom and with whom do we place our faith? As our good sisters learn to boogie and new voices are heard, the path to transformation becomes joyous for some, confounding for others. Yet as they each find their own way to navigate change, their bedrock faith in their community guides their way. What a perfect story to end this marvelous 2023 Muny summer. As an institution (which is really just a bunch of people working well together), we are constantly in awe of the faith our community places in us. I’ve said it from the stage, but read it here, too: You are a great audience. Seriously great. Each week, you’ve returned ready for a grand new adventure, and all the moments of laughter, joy, beauty, wonder, sadness, and power we’ve experienced this summer have felt rich and real because of you. You approach these shows with open hearts and minds, and you respond with honesty and passion. For all of us who spend the year creating for you, that’s a gift. Your connection to the music of Carole King; your joy and awe at Beauty and the very different, dizzying electricity of Chess; your intense passion and taut silences during West Side and the wicked glee at Little Shop; your deep, moving union with Rent…. This season held many moments when, on a summer night in Forest Park, under trees, stars and skies, thousands of St. Louisans lived and breathed as one. I’m a bit of a dreamer, and I’d like to believe (there’s that faith dimension again) that when The Muny unlocks its fullest powers, we inspire our community to communion. That, in the end, is what The Muny is about, and will always be about. Unchangeably. This is a perhaps long-winded way of writing thank you, once again, for having such faith in us, and for being committed to world-class musical theatre on our glorious stage. It’s been an epic summer, and we look forward to seeing you all again in 2024. Now, let’s Boogie!

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105TH SEASON • SEVENTH PRODUCTION • AUGUST 14 — 20, 2023 • 8:15 P.M. 5 and Artistic Director & Executive Producer Mike Isaacson Scenic Design Costume Design Lighting Design Sound Design Edward E. Haynes, Jr. Leon Dobkowski Shelby Loera John Shivers & David Patridge Book by CHERI STEINKELLNER & BILL STEINKELLNER Music by ALAN MENKEN Production Stage Manager Larry Smiglewski Casting The Telsey Office Patrick Goodwin, CSA Rashad Naylor Wig Design Kelley Jordan Video Design Kevan Loney Direction and Choreography by Denis Jones Bryonha Marie Mamie Parris James T. Lane Alan H. Green Thom Sesma Music Direction by Michael Horsley Starring Sister Act is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com Mike Isaacson Artistic Director & Executive Producer Kwofe A. Coleman President & Chief Executive Officer Lyrics by GLENN SLATER Meredith Aleigha Wells Madeleine Doherty Katy Geraghty Rob Colletti Brandon Espinoza Darron Hayes Additional Book Material DOUGLAS CARTER BEANE World Premiere Produced by Pasadena Playhouse, Pasadena, CA; Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director; Lyla White, Executive Director; Tom Ware, Producing Director and Alliance Theatre, Atlanta, GA; Susan V. Booth, Artistic Director; Tom Pechar, Managing Director Produced on Broadway by Whoopi Goldberg & Stage Entertainment in association with The Shubert Organization and Disney Theatrical Productions Original Production Developed in Association with Peter Schneider & Michael Reno and Produced by Stage Entertainment Based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture “Sister Act” written by Joseph Howard Orchestrations by Doug Besterman Vocal And Incidental Music Arrangements by Michael Kosarin Dance Music Arrangements by Mark Hummel -also starring-

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MUSICAL NUMBERS 7 ACT ONE Take Me to Heaven ........................................................................................ Deloris, Michelle, Tina Fabulous, Baby! ..............................................Deloris, Michelle, Tina, Fantasy Dancers, Fan Club Here Within These Walls.....Mother Superior, Deloris, Mary Patrick, Mary Robert, Mary Lazarus, Nuns It's Good to Be a Nun.............................Deloris, Mary Patrick, Mary Robert, Mary Lazarus, Nuns When I Find My Baby.......................................................................................Curtis, Joey, Pablo, TJ I Could Be That Guy..............................................................................................Eddie, Bar Patrons Here Within These Walls (Reprise)........................................................................ Mother Superior Raise Your Voice .....................................Deloris, Mary Patrick, Mary Robert, Mary Lazarus, Nuns Take Me to Heaven (Reprise)................Deloris, Mary Patrick, Mary Robert, Mary Lazarus, Nuns ACT TWO Sunday Morning Fever .............................................Deloris, Mother Superior, Monsignor O'Hara, Eddie, Mary Patrick, Mary Robert, Mary Lazarus, Nuns, Altar Boys Lady in the Long Black Dress.....................................................................................Joey, Pablo, TJ I Haven't Got a Prayer.............................................................................................. Mother Superior Bless Our Show......................................Deloris, Mary Patrick, Mary Robert, Mary Lazarus, Nuns Benedicta-ta for Now....................................................................................Mother Superior, Nuns The Life I Never Led........................................................................................................Mary Robert Fabulous, Baby! (Reprise)................................. Deloris, Eddie, Nuns, Fantasy Dancers, Fan Club Sister Act ..................................................................................................................................Deloris When I Find My Baby (Reprise)................................................................................................Curtis The Life I Never Led (Reprise).......................................................................................Mary Robert Sister Act (Reprise) ..... Deloris, Mother Superior, Mary Patrick, Mary Robert, Mary Lazarus, Nuns Spread the Love Around ..............................................................................................The Company Raise Your Voice/Finale...............................................................................................The Company TAKE HOME YOUR MUNY MEMORY From show T-Shirts and commemorative ornaments to show stickers and travel mugs, the memories of the season can be yours! Shop at the souvenir stand located next to Café One or online at muny.org/shop!

Connecting Students with Musical Theatre Professionals In one of the first partnerships of its kind between a university conservatory and a professional musical theatre, Webster University and The Muny are working together to train students for careers in musical theatre. This creative collaboration is another example of how Webster University ensures high-quality learning experiences that transform students for global citizenship and individual excellence. Learn more at: webster.edu/conservatory Pictured: Josh Hoon Lee ’23 in Webster’s 2023 production of MYTHS AND HYMNS, set design by Lily Tomasic ’24 (photo by Phillip Hamer). See Josh in The Muny’s production of RENT this season and Lily’s work as the scenery design intern. MYTHS AND HYMNS was directed by Evangeline Rose Whitlock, with music direction by The Muny’s Director of Education, Tali Allen.

9 CAST Swings Standby for Deloris Van Cartier Dance Captain 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. BRYONHA MARIE TALYA GROVES CAMERON MONROE THOMAS ALAN H. GREEN ROB COLLETTI BRANDON ESPINOZA DARRON HAYES GORDON SEMEATU JAMES T. LANE BRADY FOLEY MAMIE PARRIS THOM SESMA MEREDITH ALEIGHA WELLS KATY GERAGHTY MADELEINE DOHERTY REBECCA YOUNG MICHELE BURDETTE ELMORE JANNA LINAE NIGEL JAMAL HALL BRADY FOLEY COLLIN J. BRADLEY IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE Deloris Van Cartier Michelle Tina Curtis Jackson Joey Pablo TJ Ernie Eddie Souther Cop Mother Superior Monsignor O’Hara Mary Robert Mary Patrick Mary Lazarus Mary Martin-of-Tours Mary Theresa Waitress Drag Queen Joey Finnochio Cab Driver ENSEMBLE Collin J. Bradley, Michele Burdette Elmore, Brady Foley, Talya Groves, Nigel Jamal Hall, Austin Wong Harper, Anita Jackson, ZaKeyia Lacey, Janna Linae, Kaitlyn Mayse, Adelina Mitchell, Lizz Picini, Amber Alexandria Rose, Gordon Semeatu, Cameron Monroe Thomas, Rebecca Young LEXI BALDACHINO, RONAN RYAN MELANIE LOREN LIZZ PICINI YOUTH ENSEMBLE AJ Bentley, Amara Blumenfield, Ava Castro, Amalia Dorgan, Jack Estopare, Laila Fantroy, Madison Geiger, Owen Hanford, Kameron-Samuel Henry, Abby Hogan, Ben Iken, Kya Johnson, Kate Kappel, Chloe Lieberoff, Adaeze Loynd, Jack Mullen, Alex Penberthy, Teagan Rice, Henry Riggan, Savannah Stumpf, Leia Yogi A LOOK BACK AT OUR SEASON Thank you for joining us this summer! CHESS WEST SIDE STORY BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS RENT

BRYONHA MARIE (Deloris Van Cartier) Muny: The Sound of Music (Mother Abbess) and A Little Sondheim Music (Powell Hall). Broadway: Prince of Broadway, The Book of Mormon, After Midnight, The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess; Ragtime. Off-Broadway/NY: Promenade (NY City Center Encores!), Candide (Carnegie Hall), NY Philharmonic’s Show Boat and Sweeney Todd (Beggar Woman), Ragtime (Lincoln Center). Tour: Falsettos. World premiere: Dave (Arena Stage, 2019 Helen Hayes nominee), Prince of Broadway (Tokyo Orb). A 2022 Jeff nominee for her performance in Life After, Bryonha has appeared regionally, most recently as Mrs. Lovett in the Signature Theatre production of Sweeney Todd, directed by Sarna Lapine, The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess (ART), Ragtime (Kennedy Center), The Civil War (NETworks), Hair (Broadway Sacramento), Dreamgirls (Effie White, North Shore), Little Shop of Horrors (Berkshire Theatre Group) and many more. TV: The SpongeBob Musical: Live on Stage!; Madam Secretary, Show Boat and Sweeney Todd (Live from Lincoln Center). Upcoming TV: How to Die Alone (Hulu). Twitter/Instagram: @BryonhaMarie MAMIE PARRIS (Mother Superior) Thrilled to be back in Forest Park! Muny: Paint Your Wagon (Cayla Woodling), Hello, Dolly! (Irene Molloy) and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Narrator). On Broadway, Mamie is perhaps best known for her iconic rendition of “Memory” from the recent revival of Cats. Other Broadway: School of Rock, Ragtime, The Drowsy Chaperone, On The 20th Century and 110 in the Shade. Off-Broadway: Anything Can Happen in The Theater (cast album), Pump Boys and Dinettes (Prudie). Tours: Wicked (Elphaba), 9 to 5 (Judy), Legally Blonde. Regional: Paper Mill Playhouse, Arena Stage, The Old Globe, Goodspeed, Pittsburgh CLO and more. Film/TV: A Standup Guy, State of Affairs, The Blacklist and The PBS Great Performances 50th Anniversary special. Audiobook narrator (find her on Audible.com) and lauded symphony soloist (visit mamieparris.com for upcoming dates and more!). Thanks to Mike, love to Johnathan. @mamieparrisofficial on Instagram, @mamiesings on TikTok. JAMES T. LANE (Eddie Souther) is from Philadelphia. Muny: Chicago (Billy Flynn), Disney’s The Little Mermaid (Sebastian). West End: The Scottsboro Boys, A Chorus Line. Broadway: Chicago (Billy Flynn), Kiss Me, Kate (Paul), King Kong, The Scottsboro Boys (Ozie Powell/Ruby Bates), A Chorus Line (Richie Walters). National tours: Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations (Paul Williams), Jersey Boys. Regional: Guys and Dolls (Nicely-Nicely Johnson), Mary Poppins (Bert), The Wiz (Tin Man) and more. Lane also created and performed in Triple Threat, which played offBroadway this summer. jamestlane.com Instagram: @jamestlane ALAN H. GREEN (Curtis Jackson) Broadway: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, School of Rock, Sister Act and Play On! Original Cast Albums include his Broadway shows as well as Broadway Bounty Hunter, Freaky Friday and Carols for a Cure. First national tours: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Swing!; Smokey Joe’s Cafe. International: Miss Saigon (sung in German). Recent Regional: The Griswold’s Broadway Vacation (5th Avenue Theatre), The Karate Kid (Stages St. Louis), A.D. 16 (Olney Theatre). TV: Almost Family, Unforgettable, Murphy Brown, 30 Rock, Peter Pan Live!; Law & Order: SVU; Guiding Light and lots of national commercials. Awards: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical (Berkie), Best Performer in a Streamed Musical (BroadwayWorld).  BA in Vocal Performance from Rice University. Board Member and Associate Artist at Barrington Stage Company. Deacon at Metro Baptist Church in Hell’s Kitchen, New York. Instagram: @alanhgreen WHO’S WHO 11

For 103 years, Ameren and The Muny have partnered to power the lives and livelihoods of creatives and our communities. This year we bring you a family favorite, Beauty and the Beast. Like Belle with her beloved books, we hope this show takes you to places that only a story can. Thank you to everyone who participated in our Children’s Book Drive. Together we were able to collect and distribute over 4,500 books for St. Louis chidren in need. “There is no friend as loyal as a book.” — Ernest Hemingway Bright tomorrows start with doing good today. Ameren.com/Community

help others through sharing their experience as a queer disabled performer. MADELEINE DOHERTY (Mary Lazarus) First time at The Muny! Broadway: Les Misérables (Ensemble, u/s Madame Thenardier, dance captain), A Christmas Carol (Char Woman, original cast), The Producers (Hold Me Touch Me, original cast), Sister Act (Sister Mary Teresa, original cast), Gigi (u/s Mamita/Alicia, original cast/revival), Charlie and The Chocolate Factory (Grandma Georgina, original cast). Off-Broadway: Romance, Romance (original cast), A Time for Singing (York Theatre). Six national tours, over 50 regional theatres, one son, one grandson, four stepkids, five step-grandkids, one dog and three unions. KATY GERAGHTY (Mary Patrick) is thrilled to make her Muny debut! Katy was most recently seen as Little Red in Into the Woods on Broadway as well as the national tour. Other Broadway credits include the original cast of Groundhog Day, as well as the pre-Broadway run of & Juliet in Toronto. Select Regional: Hairspray (Tracy Turnblad), Bliss (Princess Carmella, world premiere, 5th Avenue), Shrek (Gingy). TV: Modern Love and Sing It On. Many thanks and love to Eddie and Take 3, Lisa and Viking Entertainment, and my endlessly supportive family. For Mary & Mitch. @katy.geraghty ROB COLLETTI (Joey) Muny debut! Rob recently starred as Lester Bangs in the Tony-nominated production of Almost Famous on Broadway. He played Elder Cunningham in the Broadway, national tour and Chicago productions of The Book of Mormon and also originated the starring role of Dewey Finn in the School of Rock first THOM SESMA (Monsignor O’Hara) made his Muny debut in 2013 as Jafar in Disney’s Aladdin. He has numerous credits at Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, where he appeared in Sweeney Todd, A Little Night Music, Dinner with Friends and where he directed Life (x) 3. Elsewhere, he was most recently seen in Oliver! (New York City Center Encores!), followed by the world premiere production of Madeline Myers’ Double Helix (Bay Street Theatre, Sag Harbor, NY). Other recent New York credits include A Man of No Importance (Classic Stage Company), Letters of Suresh (Second Stage, Lortel Award nomination), Unknown Soldier (Playwrights Horizons) and Ghosts (Williamstown/Seattle Rep). Broadway/National tour credits include: The Times They Are A-Changin’; Disney’s The Lion King, Titanic, Miss Saigon, Man of La Mancha, Search and Destroy, Nick & Nora. Select TV credits: Instinct, The Good Wife, Madam Secretary, Gotham, Jessica Jones. thomsesma.com; Instagram: @thsesma MEREDITH ALEIGHA WELLS (they/she) (Mary Robert) made their national tour debut in Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, marking the first performance in a Broadway national tour by a wheelchair user. They have also toured their original one-person musical Dysfunctioning Just Fine (Purple Skies Playwright Award) across the northeast. Off-Broadway: Various readings with New York Theatre Workshop. Regional: Teenage Dick (Buck, Seattle Rep), Disney’s The Little Mermaid (Attina, Music Theater Works), Blue Roses (Laura Wingfield, Rec Room Arts), Shrek (Ugly Duckling, Beck Center) and Cleveland Public Theatre. Other appearances include Dance St. Louis, CounterBalance, OhioDance Festival, Boston’s Symphony Hall, Playhouse Square, Ailey Citigroup Theater, The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the Luminous Festival in Beijing, China. In 2020, Meredith started their newsletter, Message in a Bottle, where they continue to spread chronic illness awareness and WHO’S WHO 13

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WHO’S WHO 15 national tour (which garnered him an LA Scenie Award for “Best Lead Actor in a Touring Production” at the worldfamous Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles). Regional: The Old Globe, The Kennedy Center, The Second City, The New Theatre, American Theater Company, Circle Theatre, many others. Film/TV: The Many Saints of Newark (Warner Bros/HBO Films), Just Roll With It (ABC/Disney). Rob trained at The Second City in Chicago, holds a BA in Acting from Columbia College, and is currently a master’s candidate at Harvard University. BRANDON ESPINOZA (Pablo) Muny: Grease (Danny Zuko, Director/ Choreographer: Denis Jones). Broadway: SpongeBob SquarePants, Tuck Everlasting, Gypsy, Big, Les Misérables, The Will Rogers Follies. Off-Broadway: The Visitor (Public Theater), Substitution (Playwrights Realm), Scarcity (Atlantic Theater Company), Tea andSympathy (Keen Company), Captains Courageous (Manhattan Theater Club, Drama League honoree nominee). Regional: The Rembrandt (TheaterWorks Hartford), Anna in the Tropics (Director/Playwright: Nilo Cruz, Miami New Drama, 20th anniversary production), On Your Feet! (Paper Mill Playhouse), The Way of the World (Director/Playwright: Theresa Rebeck, Folger Theatre), A View from the Bridge (Director: Ivo van Hove; Goodman Theatre). Current TV: Power Book III: Raising Kanan (Detective Garcia, Starz). Other TV: The Blacklist (NBC), Law & Order: Organized Crime (NBC),  The Equalizer (CBS), FBI (CBS), The Leftovers (HBO), The Following (Fox), The Mysteries of Laura (NBC), The Carrie Diaries (CW). Instagram: @brandonxespinoza DARRON HAYES (TJ) is thrilled to be returning to The Muny as he had the time of his life last summer! He is excited to be back home in the states as he recently returned from Australia playing Pharus in the Australian Premiere of Choir Boy. Muny: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Broadway: Kimberly Akimbo. Australian Theatre: Choir Boy. Off-Broadway/New York: I Can Get It for You Wholesale, The Gospel According to Heather, Notes from Now, Love Around the Block. Regional: Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Music Theatre Wichita, Two River Theater, New London Barn Playhouse and JAG Productions where he premiered in the first-ever all-Black production of Next to Normal. Gratitude to casting, HCKR, and his family and friends. University of North Carolina School of the Arts ’17. Penn State Musical Theatre ’21. Instagram: darronhayes_ All the love! MELANIE LOREN (Standby for Deloris Van Cartier) is pleased to return to The Muny, having previously appeared in The Color Purple. Regional: Joe Turner’s Come and Gone (Huntington Theatre Company), Little Shop of Horrors (Drury Lane), Raisin (Skylight Music Theatre), The First Deep Breath (Victory Gardens Theater), Pump Boys and Dinettes (Porchlight Music Theatre). Film/ TV: Undercover Brother 2, Sprung, Chicago Med, APB and The Chi. Black Theater Alliance Award recipient. Instagram: @iammellodrama LEXI BALDACHINO (Swing) is thrilled to be making her debut at The Muny! National tour: Tootsie (Swing/ Dance Captain). Regional: A Chorus Line (Cassie), Flashdance: The Musical (Alex Owens). Trained at Penn State University and AMDA. Special thanks to her team at BWA, her fam bam and Drew. @lexichino COLLIN J. BRADLEY (Cab Driver, Ensemble) is thrilled to be making his Muny debut in Sister Act! Regional: Evita (Drury Lane Theatre), Hello, Dolly! (Marriott Theatre), Elf (Drury Lane Theatre), A Chorus Line (Drury Lane Theatre) and Oliver! (Maltz Jupiter Theatre) collinbradley.com @collinjbradley MICHELE BURDETTE ELMORE (Mary Theresa, Ensemble) Sister Act #3! Muny: Annie, Titanic, Show Boat, Fiddler on the Roof, My Fair Lady, The Wizard of Oz and many more. Michele’s Muny appearances have spanned 55 years. Next up: A Most Bitter Fruit at (ROB COLLETTI BIO CONTINUED)

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WHO’S WHO 17 Upstream Theatre, in October. Thanks Muny Family. michele-burdette-elmore.com. AEA Member. BRADY FOLEY (Cop, Joey Finnochio, Ensemble) is ecstatic to be making his Muny debut! Foley only recently graduated with his BFA in Music Theatre from Florida State University. He would like to thank his family, friends and the amazing team at DGRW for all their love and support. @bradyfoley TALYA GROVES (Michelle, Ensemble) Muny: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Broadway: Mean Girls, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Original Broadway Cast), Motown. OffBroadway: Clueless. First national tour: Motown. TV: Katy Keene (dancer). Love to all my KC family! TalyaGroves.com @missgroves_ifyourenasty NIGEL JAMAL HALL (Drag Queen, Ensemble) Muny: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Workshops: A Wonderful World (Ensemble, New York). Regional: Disney’s Newsies (Sniper, Music Theatre Wichita), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Ensemble, Maltz Jupiter Theatre) and Young Frankenstein (Ensemble, Ogunquit Playhouse). @Nigeljamalhall AUSTIN WONG HARPER (Ensemble) Muny debut! National tour: Tootsie (Ensemble). Regional: Newsies (Mush, Woodminster), Billy Elliot (Police/Miner, Woodminster) and In the Heights (Ensemble, Woodminster). Graduate of UC San Diego with a BA in Theatre and Dance. Big love to mom, Patrick and Stanley. @austinhapa ANITA JACKSON (Ensemble) is so happy to make her Muny debut! National tour: Annie Warbucks (Lily). Regional: Caroline, or Change (Caroline, The Black Rep), Hello from Bertha (Bertha, Tennessee Williams Festival). Television: A New Holiday (Grandma Dorothy, Nine PBS). Graduate of the American Music and Dramatic Academy. ZAKEYIA LACEY (Ensemble) is beyond excited to be a part of her first Muny production! She is currently a rising junior BFA Music Theatre major at Florida State University. She would like to thank her friends and professors at FSU, as well as her family in Delaware. Go Noles! @zakeyialacey JANNA LINAE (Waitress, Ensemble) Muny debut! National tour: Junie B.’s Essential Survival Guide to School (Junie B. Jones), Imaginary Theatre Company with The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. Regional: Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, Great Plains Theatre, Festival 56, Thunder Bay Theatre. Loads of love to Mom and Dad. OCU Grad. Instagram: @jannalinae  KAITLYN MAYSE (Ensemble) National tours: Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Cinderella), Bandstand (u/s Julia). Select Regional: Disney’s The Little Mermaid (Attina, TUTS), Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Belle, Variety Theatre St. Louis), Cabaret (Asolo Rep), Oklahoma! (Engeman Theater), 1776 (Martha Jefferson, Cardinal Stage). Former Muny Kid! Love to Bryan, the whole fam and HAA. @kaitlynmayse ADELINA MITCHELL (Ensemble) is thrilled to return to The Muny! Muny: Legally Blonde. Regional: The Music Man (Marian, ASL production) and A.D. 16 (Olney Theatre), Rent, Gun & Powder; Into the Woods and Sweeney Todd (Signature Theatre), Quixote Nuevo (Round House Theatre). Endless love to Mom, Britt and Ruby. @adelinamitchell LIZZ PICINI (Ensemble, Dance Captain, Assistant Choreographer) is stoked to return to The Muny! Muny: Chicago (Hunyak, Dance Captain, u/s Roxie), Singin’ in the Rain (Girl-in-Green, Dance Captain). Regional: Guys and Dolls (Ferguson, The Kennedy Center), A Chorus Line (Cassie, Mill Mountain Theatre) and more. Love to God, fam, DJ, CESD, Barry! @lizzpicini AMBER ALEXANDRIA ROSE (Ensemble) is happy to be returning to The Muny. Muny: The Color Purple (Ensemble). The Black Rep: Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Armelia McQueen), Crowns (Velma), Don’t Bother Me, I Can’t Cope; Crossin’ Over. Vocal collaborations with several Grammynominated artists. Training: D. Thedford, Y. Crockett, and P. Kwami of The Fisk Jubilee Singers. Thanks and love to Mom, Uncle and daughter Savannah. RONAN RYAN (Swing) is thrilled to return after this season’s West Side Story and numerous productions as a Muny Kid and Teen! Regional: A Chorus Line (Mark, Stages St. Louis), To Kill a Mockingbird (Jem Finch, Repertory Theatre of St. Louis). Rising junior at Point Park University. Grateful to parents, mentors and Muny family. GORDON SEMEATU (Ernie, Ensemble) is from St. George, UT where he grew up dancing and performing at Diamond Talent Productions. He has performed in (MICHELE BURDETTE ELMORE BIO CONTINUED)

WHO’S WHO 19 many productions and is fluent in ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, hip hop, musical theatre and loves it all! Much gratitude to The Muny for giving him his first professional job. CAMERON MONROE THOMAS (Tina, Ensemble) is thrilled to be making her return to the Muny stage! She is a Musical Theatre major at Texas State University, with an emphasis in choreography. Favorite previous production role is Mimi in Rent. She is incredibly grateful to the creative team for this opportunity, and her family! REBECCA YOUNG (Mary Martin-of-Tours, Ensemble) is thrilled to be returning to the Muny stage! Past Muny shows include Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Footloose, Annie, The Music Man and The Muny Centennial Gala. NY/ National tours: The Producers, The Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Regional: Carnival! (The Kennedy Center), Fiddler on the Roof. ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION “Equity,” founded in 1913, is the U.S. labor union that represents more than 51,000 professional Actors and Stage Managers. Equity fosters the art of live theatre as an essential component of society and advances the careers of its members by negotiating wages, improving working conditions and providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. Actors’ Equity is a member of the AFL-CIO and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions. #EquityWorks ALAN MENKEN (Music) Theatre: God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater; Little Shop of Horrors, Real Life Funnies, Atina: Evil Queen of the Galaxy; Kicks, The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz, Beauty and the Beast, A Christmas Carol, Weird Romance, King David, Der Glöckner von Notre Dame, The Little Mermaid, Sister Act, Leap of Faith, Aladdin and Newsies. Film: Little Shop of Horrors, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Newsies, Aladdin, Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Hercules, Life With Mikey, Lincoln, Home on the Range, Noel, Enchanted, Shaggy Dog, Tangled and Mirror Mirror. Songs: Rocky V, Home Alone 2 and Captain America. Awards: Eight Oscars (19 nominations), 11 Grammys (including Song of the Year), seven Golden Globes, Tony (plus four nominations), Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, New York Drama Critics, Olivier and London’s Evening Standard Award, Drama League. GLENN SLATER (Lyrics) co-created Disney’s 2010 worldwide smash Tangled (2011 Grammy Winner, 2010 Oscar and Golden Globe nominee), as well as the Broadway and international hit musicals Sister Act (2011 Tony nominee, Best Score), The Little Mermaid (2008 Tony nominee, Best Score; Grammy nominee, Best Cast Album), and most recently School of Rock (2015). With longtime collaborator Alan Menken, he was Executive Producer and Lyricist for the ABC-TV musical comedy series Galavant (2015-2016) and wrote songs for the Disney animated film Home on the Range (2004) and the Broadway musical Leap of Faith (Tony nominee, Best Musical, 2012). In the West End, Glenn provided both book and lyrics for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies (2010 Olivier nominee, Best Musical), the sequel to The Phantom of the Opera. CHERI STEINKELLNER & BILL STEINKELLNER (Book) Eight Emmys, four Golden Globes, two BAFTA’s, People’s Choice, Parent’s Choice, Writers Guild, TV-Land Legend and Annie Awards for writing/producing Cheers and creating Disney’s acclaimed animated series/feature film, Teacher’s Pet. Other TV: The Jeffersons, Who’s the Boss?; The Facts of Life, Family Ties. Broadway: Sister Act (2011 Tony nomination), Bill co-wrote The Pee-wee Herman Show. Off-Broadway: Cheri co-wrote Mosaic (Primary Stages). West End: Book for Sister Act (Olivier nomination, Best New Musical). World premieres: Sister Act (Pasadena Playhouse, Alliance Theatre), Princess (Goodspeed, 5th Avenue Theatre) and Cheri’s Hello! My Baby (Goodspeed Festival of New Artists, Rubicon Theatre). Alumni of Second City and the Groundlings, they co-created Instaplay, L.A’s first allimprovised musical comedy. Bill is the best-selling author of Postcards From The Moon and a popular blog, Greetings From Bill. DENIS JONES (Director/Choreographer) is excited to return to The Muny after 2022’s production of Chicago (St. Louis Theater Circle Awards for Outstanding Musical/Director/Choreographer). A veteran of 10 Muny productions, Denis is also a two-time Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominee. His work has been seen in Broadway’s Tootsie, Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn and Honeymoon in Vegas. Other recent credits include Guys and Dolls (Kennedy Center), Hello, Dolly! (Marriott Theatre), Eurydice (Metropolitan Opera), Chasing Rainbows (Paper Mill Playhouse), A Chorus Line (Signature Theatre), The Flamingo Kid (Hartford Stage), Call Me Madam, Paint Your Wagon (New York City Center Encores!) and The Music Man (Goodman Theatre). (GORDON SEMEATU BIO CONTINUED)

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WHO’S WHO 21 BARRY BUSBY (Associate Choreographer) Broadway: Honeymoon in Vegas, Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn, Sunset Boulevard starring Glenn Close, and Tootsie. Regional: The Muny, Goodspeed Musicals, Paper Mill Playhouse, The Kennedy Center, Dallas Theater Center, Theatre Under The Stars, Williamstown Theatre Festival and many more. In 2014 and 2016, he was featured in the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and can be seen in the 73rd Annual Tony Awards. Barry is co-founder of Broadway Imagined, the premier arts educational experience in NYC, featuring Broadway-caliber workshops taught by Broadway professionals. MICHAEL HORSLEY (Music Director/Conductor) is honored to be The Charles W. and Janet T. Mueller Conductor. Horsley is the music supervisor for The Muny and the music director for the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Broadway: Chicago, Seussical. National tours: White Christmas, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Chicago (with Chita Rivera and Ben Vereen), 42nd Street, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Solo concerts for Lee Roy Reams, Judy Kaye, Luci Arnaz, Shirley Jones, Karen Mason and Tovah Feldshuh. Vocal direction: Detroit Symphony (holiday concert series), National Symphony and Birmingham Symphony. Select Regional: Roman Holiday (Guthrie Theater), White Christmas (Boston’s Wang Theatre, Detroit’s Fox Theatre and Toronto’s Sony Center), On A Clear Day You Can See Forever (Music Theatre Wichita), Fiddler on the Roof (American Musical Theatre of San Jose), A Chorus Line (Pioneer Theatre) and The Full Monty (North Carolina Theatre). EDWARD E. HAYNES, JR. (Scenic Designer) is happy to be returning to The Muny where he previously designed sets for The Wiz, Smokey Joe’s Cafe and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Regional: Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Pittsburgh City Theatre Company, Trinity Rep, Geffen Playhouse, Ebony Repertory, Mark Taper Forum, The Hollywood Bowl, Kirk Douglas Theatre, Pasadena Playhouse, Berkeley Rep, South Coast Repertory, Marin Theatre, Intiman Theatre, Alliance Theatre, Alley Theatre, Alabama Shakespeare Festival and many he can no longer remember. TV: MTV Spring Break, Hip Hop Harry (Discovery Family) and Culture Clash (Fox). Ed is the proud father of twins Denis and Wesly, and husband to director Elizabeth Bell-Haynes. LEON DOBKOWSKI (Costume Designer) 10 seasons at The Muny (St. Louis Theater Circle Award for Outstanding Costume Design for Seussical and The Wiz; nomination for On Your Feet!), Paper Mill Playhouse, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Theatre Under The Stars, Weston Playhouse, Feld Entertainment’s Disney Live!; George Street Playhouse, Irish Repertory Theatre, Yale Repertory Theatre, Music Theatre Wichita, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Penguin Rep, Epic Theatre Ensemble, New York Musical Festival (Outstanding Costume Design, Claudio Quest), TheatreWorks Hartford (CT Critics Choice nomination, The Legend of Georgia McBride). MFA Yale School of Drama. LeonDobkowski.com @MrLeonD SHELBY LOERA (Lighting Designer) is thrilled to be back at The Muny lighting Sister Act! She is a New York-based lighting designer and associate with work spanning off-Broadway, regional theatre, opera and live events. Muny: Camelot (2022), The Sound of Music (first female lighting designer, 2021) and more. Select designs: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Capital Rep), The Wizard of Oz (CFRT), Elf the Musical (John Engeman), Your Alice (BAM Fisher), Robin Hood, House of Bernarda Alba (UM guest artist), Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Illicit Green (product launch). Select associate designs: Sunset Boulevard (The Kennedy Center),42nd Street and Anything Goes (Goodspeed), Verdi’s Rigoletto (Opera San Antonio), Next to Normal (Westport Country Playhouse), Dreaming Zenzile (ArtsEmerson), The Wildness (Ars Nova), Livesight, Inc. (events). Member of USA 829. shelbyloeradesign.com JOHN SHIVERS (Sound Designer)Shucked (2023 Tony and Drama Desk nominee), Beauty and the Beast, Pretty Woman (Worldwide), Paramour, Kinky Boots (2013 Tony Award), Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway; Leap of Faith, Bonnie & Clyde, Sister Act,  9 to 5, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Little Mermaid, Tarzan, Billy Crystal: 700 Sundays. International: Wicked, Tarzan, The Lion King (Shanghai, Singapore). Regional: The Muny (2015-Present), Trading Places, The Wanderer, 42nd Street, Heart of Rock & Roll, The First Wives Club, The Nutty Professor, Tales of the City, Emma, Robin and the 7 Hoods, Ace. Associate: Mary Poppins, Hairspray, The Producers, The Lion King, Titanic, Big, How to Succeed…; Tommy, The Buddy Holly Story. Other credits: Savion Glover, Dionne Warwick, Burt Bacharach, Gregory Hines and engineering at Electric Lady Studios.

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23 DAVID PATRIDGE (Sound Designer) is really happy and honored to be back at The Muny for his eighth season partnered with John Shivers as Sound Designers. He has worked in theatre for 38 years around the world and on Broadway and considers his experiences here in St. Louis as some of the most memorable! These days, when not overeating BBQ here in STL, he can be found working at Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in NYC. Special thanks this year to Josh Hummel who has gone above and beyond to supervise putting the system together. KEVAN LONEY (Video Designer) is thrilled to be returning to The Muny! Recent designs include Smokey Joe’s Cafe (The Muny), Masquerade (WPPAC), An American in Paris, Disney’s Mary Poppins, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Drury Lane Theatre), Ragtime, All Shook Up (TUTS), The Wizard of Oz (Paramount Theatre). Screen Content/Animation: Super Bowl Halftime Show LV, LVI, LVII;The 65th Grammy Awards, The BET Awards 2023, Soul Train Awards 2021, American Music Awards 2022 (Screens Producer: DFP), Once (VinWonders Phú Quôc Design: Aaron Rhyne), Aladdin (DCL Disney Wish, Design: Aaron Rhyne), Wicked (Brazil, Design: Aaron Rhyne). Kevan is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama - MFA, and a member of USA 829. kevanloney.com KELLEY JORDAN (Wig Designer) is a wig, hair and makeup designer with over 30 years of experience that started here in St. Louis. Previous Muny designs: Little Shop of Horrors, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The Color Purple, Disney’s Mary Poppins, On Your Feet!; Smokey Joe’s Cafe, Matilda, Footloose, Annie and All Shook Up. Other work: An Officer and A Gentleman (national tour), Theatre Under The Stars, KC Rep, Variety Theatre, the Fabulous Fox and PBS. She is also the founder of K. Jordan Theatrical Academy, is the first African American female wig designer to work at The Muny, and credits her talents, her love of hair, and her belief that dreams come true and all things are possible through God to her mother, Clara “Mickey” Wings. @k.jordantheatrical THE TELSEY OFFICE (Casting) With offices in both New York and Los Angeles, The Telsey Office casts for theatre, film, television and commercials. The Telsey Office is dedicated to creating safe, equitable and anti-racist spaces through collaboration, artistry, heart, accountability and advocacy. LARRY SMIGLEWSKI (Production Stage Manager) Muny Summer #7! Previous Muny credits: West Side Story, The Wizard of Oz, Mamma Mia!; All Shook Up, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Annie, Footloose, Matilda, Chicago, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Disney’s Mary Poppins, and the 100th Season Gala. Broadway: Kiss Me, Kate. National tours: TINA: The Tina Turner Musical, Ain’t Too Proud, School of Rock, White Christmas. Off Broadway: Cagney, Sex Tips…, All Is Calm. Regional: Theatre Under The Stars, Dallas Summer Musicals, Baltimore Center Stage, Bucks County Playhouse. Larry has held professor positions at Sam Houston State University, West Chester University and the University of Miami. Education: BA in Theatre Arts, MS in Education and MFA in Directing. Next up: 25th Anniversary Tour of Mamma Mia! For Nettie and Smigs. @LarrySmigs SARAH AZIZO (Assistant Stage Manager) is thrilled to have another summer of Muny Magic! Broadway: The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window. Lincoln Center Theater: Flying Over Sunset, Becky Nurse of Salem, At the Wedding. Off-Broadway: A Sign of the Times, All Our Children. The Muny: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Mary Poppins, Chicago, Paint Your Wagon. Tuacahn Center for the Arts: Million Dollar Quartet. TV: Buddy vs. Duff, The Puppy Bowl XVI-XVII. KENTRELL JAMISON (Assistant Stage Manager) is a Chicago native who graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a Bachelor’s of Performing Arts. From 2021 to present, he has been a Production Assistant at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis for the world premieres of The Gradient, Stick Fly, Private Lives, Side by Side and Gruesome Playground Injuries. Concurrently, he was also the Assistant Stage Manager for Big Machine, Matilda and Little Dancer at COCA. In 2022, Kentrell was the Production Assistant intern for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and this year he’s back as an Assistant Stage Manager for Little Shop of Horrors and Sister Act! ERIC ELZ(Assistant Stage Manager) A graduate of Truman State University, Eric has spent his time as a lighting designer for a variety of corporate clients and musicians over the years as well as for academic institutions and special events. His time at The Muny began in 1996 and he is thrilled to be returning for his 17th season. WHO’S WHO

WHO’S WHO 25 MIKE ISAACSON (Artistic Director & Executive Producer) wishes to thank the cast of thousands who work to create Muny Magic for you but never get to stand and take a bow: Cordelia Brown, Mary Carter, Grace Echele, Sarah Harness, Danisha Hogue, Mary Ludwig, John McDermott, Kelsey Mourning, Peggy O’Connor, Tori Palumbo, Marie Pendergast, Koy Range, Anna Steck, Nancy Walsh, Gina Walsh, Catherine Whealen, Nathan Banks, Tova V. Braitberg, Aaron Brown, Marie Brown, Michael P. Buerk, Margaret Bumb, Ryan Carpenter, Corbin Castro, Cullen Curth, Erin Elstner, Kirk Hanser, Matthew Henry, Gail L. Hintz, Beth M. Hoffman, Nathan Hsu, Holly Huelskamp, Robert Hughes, Jacob Johnson, William Johnson, Michael A. Karpowicz, Katie Edwards Kopff, Julie A. Leonhardt, Shannon Merciel, John Neumann, Carolina Neves, Elsie F. Parker, Joseph Pastor, Caroline Robinson, Christina Schempf, Steven M. Shenkel, Garrett Schmidt, Jun Seo, Vicky L. Smolik, Nancy J. Summers, Isabel Tannenbaum, Andrew L. Tichenor, Peter Ulffers, Tyler Vahldick, Nicolas Valdez, Thomas W. Vincent, Timothy Weddle, Heather Bennett, Andrew Cross, Sarah Cross, Emily S.Frei, Sarah Frost-Sullivan, Acacia Helton, Cristie Johnston, Scott Loebl, Michael Louis, Catharine Magel, Ryan Marshall, Tylan Mitchell, Alexis Pearson, Stephen Pollihan, Christina Rainwater, John Troy, Robert Van Dillen, Heather Van Well, James Van Well, Michael Wartgow, Miles Amann, Mark Andert, Daniel Armistead, Cary D. Aye, Zachary Ballard, Ryan Brooks, Jeffrey Corrigan, Patrick Corrigan, Jeffrey Dattoli, Scott J. Debroux, Alexander Ellison, Timothy George, Owen Gober, R. Jacob Goodwin, Jeremy V. Guyott, Rebecca Hanessian, Joshua Hanke, Joseph Hartmann, Luke Hollenburg, Marc Huggins, Viances Hutcherson, Danny Jarvis, Charvowya Jones, Andrew Koerper, Paul Krause, James Krost, William Lancaster, Joshua Lane, William Leach, Charles Lile, John Lundgren, Brian Marten, Dalton McCarthy, Daniel McCarthy, Kevin McCarthy, Thomas P. McCarthy, Connor Meers, Cody Meyer-Nichols, Timothy Moor, Tyler Moore, Casey Morris, Bruce W. Mourning, Matthew W. Mourning, Nathan W. Mourning, Brian Mulligan, Alexandra Nemfakos, Dylan Norris, Gabriella Nunez, Brian O’Neal, Joshua O. Riggs, Louis Ritter, Daniel J. Roach, Elizabeth Robinette, John Rogliano, Joe M. Rudd, Christine Shetley, Logan Spies, Joseph Staffors, Anthony L. Steinbrook, Jeffrey Stone, Zachary Stone, Katherine Stucky, Kevin Sullivan, Colin Tait, Jeffry Timmermann, Timothy Timmermann, Daniel White, Curtis Williams Sr., Nichelle Williams, Jan Wilson, Matthew Wolanski, Cristiane Anderson, Alexis Backowski, Michelle Bentley, Hanna Berglund, Alycia Berry, Robert Bianco, Mary S. Black, Anna Bromley, Aaliyah Burton, Emily Cantrell, Lynn Carter, Samuel Clark, Melissa Comer, Kristin Cooks, Gage Counts, Matthew Cox, Zoie Cox, Theresa Dawson, Shaunna Deal, Gigi DeLuca, Andrew Dick, Sabrina Doris, Lisa Drewel, Michaela Duing, Nora DuPree, Lisa R. Eisele, Fran M. Ellison, Eileen Engel, Maria Fette, Cara Frigerio-Davis, Lucy Garlich, Mikaelyn Gil, Maggie Gil-Schweizer, Jennifer Goldstein, Lee A. Granden, Maya Gravagna, Nina Hanson, Michele Harashe, James Hazel, Janet M. Hazel, Janese M. Henry, Julie A. Huddleston, James Humphrey, Ann Kelley, Pamela Kimble, Russell C. Kohn, Stephanie LaFontaine-Torres, Therea Loebl, Donna M. Lynch, Gregory Matzker, Karly McDonnell, Julie Metzger, Kristie Metzger, Melanie Metzger, Emily Moore, Paula A. Murphy, Amanda O’Driscoll, David Parks, Shannon Powers, Justina Ramos, Toni M. Scalise, Carrisa Sexton, Kristie Shackelford, Nailah Smith, Kimberly Stone, Soon Vander Velde-Martin, Brandin Vaughn, Erica Vaughn, Kelsi Washington, Allison Wehrsten, Joanne M. Wilkerson, Kathryn M. Wilkerson, Mackenzie Young, Velda Cannon, Antionette Brown, Lamya Cameron, Mashona Davis, Tamara Goodrich, Anni Swierk, Becky Sudholt, Gerard Wilson, Kris Robinson, Steven Caldwell, Karl Moore Jr., Kristopher Bernard, Jeremy Robinson, Joe Wilson, Nick Miller, Christina Crayton, Cheryl Biggs, Alli Warchol, Allison Thomas, Daniel Brodsky, Eve Diel, Harold Brewer, JM Bock, Jonathan Cooper, Michael Lawhead, Bob Isaacson, Ryan Farmer, Jess Shoemaker, Mary Hilgeman. PERSONAL: Adam Smolenski, Alison Hora, Amy Maier, Angie Walsh, Barbara Echele, Benji Arrigo, Bill McGreevy, Brendan Woods, Charlie Mueller, Chase Anderson, Colby Dezelick, Courtney Simms, Dave McCarthy, Deona Offield, Elizabeth Robberson, Emilie Weilbacher-McMullan, Emily Santel, Evangeline Whitlock, Francine Espiritu, Gunnar Boucher, Grace Austin, Hannah Zeiss, Isabelle Scheibe, James Spies, Jan Creger, Jane Schell, Jenny Pratt, Jim Robert, Joey Kleba, John Meyer, Jonathan Ritter, Joshua Hummel, Joy Boland, Judy Sakai, Kelley Jordan, Kendra Henry, Kim Stone, Kwofe Coleman, Kylee Loera, Larry Biedenstein, Larry Walsh, Laurie Waterhouse, Lindsey Galanti, Matt Young, Meghan Albrecht, Michael Baxter, Michael Horsley, Michael Leach, Phillip Campbell, Rob Denton, Rosemary Gliedt, Sara Saul, Sean Smith, Sean Wilhite, Shannon Dobsch, Shelby Loera, Simon Brett, Stacy Myers, Tali Allen, Tammy McKim, Theo Prifti, Tim McDonald, Todd Moore, Tracy Utzmyers, Wendy Lea, Liz Armstrong and Joe. Always, always my husband Joe. (An added heartfelt thank you to any colleagues I might have missed.)

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ENSEMBLE AND SWINGS 27 Collin J. Bradley Michele Burdette Elmore Brady Foley Talya Groves Nigel Jamal Hall Austin Wong Harper Anita Jackson ZaKeyia Lacey Janna Linae Kaitlyn Mayse Adelina Mitchell Lizz Picini Amber Alexandria Rose Gordon Semeatu Cameron Monroe Thomas Rebecca Young Lexi Baldachino Ronan Ryan

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29 The painters & designers at The Muny are members of Local Union 829 of United Scenic Artists. All scenery, audio, lighting & props are constructed by members of IATSE Local 6. All costumes, hair & makeup at The Muny are created and maintained by members of IATSE Local 805. Sound Equipment provided by: MASQUE SOUND Associate Choreographer Assistant Choreographer Production Video Department Lead Production Video Design Lead Emeritus Associate Scenic Designer Associate Costume Designer Assistant Costume Designer Associate Lighting Designer Associate Sound Designer Associate Video Designer Assistant Wig Designer Assistant Stage Managers Video Content Creators Rehearsal Pianists Youth Ensemble Vocal Director Youth Ensemble Coordinators BARRY BUSBY LIZZ PICINI BENJI ARRIGO MATT YOUNG KENDRICK KNIGHT AMBER PAUL ROGER TANG J. MITCHELL CRONIN DANIEL MIELE KYLEE LOERA NINA STEWART SARAH AZIZO, KENTRELL JAMISON, ERIC ELZ SYDNEY DYE, SPENCER ROE-WEAVER, TAYLOR GORDON RYAN CARPENTER, CALEB MIDDLETON TALI ALLEN GUNNAR BOUCHER, GRACE KNIGHT STAFF & CREDITS Nun Costumes originally designed by: DAVID BRIAN BROWN Costumes executed by: ALHASSAN TOURÉ, ALL STITCH, ANNALYNN LUU, AREL STUDIO, BLACKHEATH PARK COSTUMES, CEGO SHIRTMAKER, CHRISTOPHER SCHRAMM, PIORT CANDELARIO, RACHEL RALBY, THE MUNY COSTUME SHOP Custom Boots by: STEVE HEATON Special Thanks to: COREE HOWARD, SCHLESINGER’S UNIFORMS NEW! The Muny is pleased to offer a special 25% discount for students for select seats at each performance! Once registered with The Muny/MetroTix, rush offer emails will be sent out prior to each opening with ticket reservation instructions. To register, visit: muny.org/student-rush or scan QR Code. Register here!

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A GREENER MUNY 51 Ameren: Ameren has been instrumental in helping The Muny continuously upgrade its electrical systems and related technology. Friendlier Printing: All show programs, marketing materials and office copiers use recycled paper. Missouri Department of Conservation: The Missouri Department of Conservation is the official conservation partner of The Muny. WORKING TOGETHER TO BUILD A GREENER MUNY The Muny is fortunate to work with partners that share its desire to become a more energy efficient and environmentally responsible facility: Manchester United Methodist Bike Rehab: Manchester United Methodist Bike Rehab provides bicycles as an enjoyable, energy saving transportation option for performers and staff. Second Century Campaign Renovations: All interior lighting in The Muny Administration Building has been converted to LED and a new Building Automation System (BAS) controls our HVAC systems to enhance their year-round efficiency. All systems (originally from the 1940s) have been updated. 31 VIOLIN Tova Braitberg CONCERTMASTER Julie Leonhardt Beth Hoffman Isabel Tannenbaum Nathan Banks VIOLA/VIOLIN Carolina Neves PRINCIPAL Wendy Lea Orchestra Personnel Manager WOODWINDS Michael Buerk PRINCIPAL Elsie Parker Robert Hughes Nancy Summers TRUMPET Andy Tichenor PRINCIPAL Vicky Smolik FRENCH HORN Corbin Castro PRINCIPAL Steven Hanrahan TROMBONE Tom Vincent PRINCIPAL Tyler Vahldick TUBA Jason Tanksley HARP Megan Stout PERCUSSION Erin Elstner, PRINCIPAL GUITAR Steve Schenkel ADDITIONAL MUSICIANS All Musicians of The Muny Orchestra are members of Local 2-197 of the American Federation of Musicians. MUNY ORCHESTRA Tova Braitberg is the William R. Orthwein, Jr. and Laura Rand Orthwein Concertmaster. KEYBOARD Chase Anderson Andrew Kreigh Nicolas Valdez DRUMS Matthew Henry BASS Tim Weddle PRINCIPAL CELLO Nathan Hsu Shannon Merciel

Popcorn, cold refreshments and more! With five concession stands throughout the theatre, be sure to get your ice cold drinks, frozen treats and delicious eats prior to tonight’s performance or during intermission. THE MUNY EXPERIENCE: PRESHOW DINING Dining at The Culver Pavilion Café One Trying to keep it casual? Stop by before the show and grab a bite at Café One. Its menu features a delicious blend of grab-and-go favorites, including pizzas, sandwiches, finger foods and your favorite frozen treats. Muny Partners receive 10% off at Café One or The Culver Pavilion with coupon. Welcome back to our 2023 summer season! Back by popular demand, enjoy delicious selections featuring various charcuterie selections, hot appetizers and vegetarian options, now enhanced with salad and dessert. A limited a la carte menu is also available at the bar, where you can enjoy a drink or a signature cocktail. Dine under the covered pavilion surrounded by the beautiful sights of Forest Park and enjoy the live music and entertainment from the East Lawn Stage in the Steward Family Plaza. Guarantee your dining experience by visiting Muny.org/dining. 32 Advanced sales are now available as well as walk-ups!

THE MUNY EXPERIENCE: PRESHOW ENTERTAINMENT 37337 THANK YOU TO ALL OUR PRESHOW PERFORMERS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS! PROVIDING OVATIONS FOR EVERYONE We thank our partners for helping to make this possible: Crawford Taylor Foundation, Thomas A. Kooyumjian Foundation and for the Patti’s Pick program, a gift in memory of Patricia Wolf Gould, from the A.J. Bitker Charitable Foundation. If your organization has interest in participating in the 2024 season, please contact Jane Schell at  [email protected] or 314-595-5708. muny.org/tickets/ticket-savings For more than 100 years, The Muny has welcomed all attendees, regardless of race, economic standing or ethnic background and has provided free admission to more than 10,000,000 since 1919. Besides making available nearly 1,500 free seats nightly on a first-come, first-served basis, The Muny partners with more than 140 social service organizations to provide free tickets that enable underserved and special needs audiences to enjoy a night at The Muny free of charge. COMMUNITY ACCESS A Special THANK YOU to SISTER ACT Preshow Festival Participants: • Anitra Spencer • Assumption Greek Orthodox Church • Better Family Life • Daniel McRath • DJ—You Call It Entertainment • Kaley Bender • Missouri Department of Conservation • Missouri History Museum: African American History Initiative • Muny Kids • Muny Teens • Nicolas Valdez • Renewal by Andersen • Siteman Cancer Center • Vince Clark Trio

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35 Benjamin Ola. Akande Mary V. Atkin Andrew S. Baur Warner L. Baxter Anna Reby Bertman Suzanne S. Brauer Edwin B. Broadhurst III Louis A. Cella Robert J. Ciapciak Parker B. Condie, Jr. Clark S. Davis Steven L. Finerty June McAllister Fowler Christopher Gagliano Davida Lichtenstein Grindstaff Jasmina Hadzialic E. Douglas Harbison Tracy E. Hart Nancy M. Hawes David A. Hogan David M. Hollo Rick Holton, Jr. Celia L. Hosler Gregory Iken Hope Welles Jernagan Steven T. Johnston Grace Jones Opal M. Jones Ashley B. Kemper Timothy J. Kertz Christopher A. Koster John W. Lemkemeier Kathryn E. Love Michael Loynd Derek L. Martin Richard H. McClure Art J. McCoy Michael P. McMillan Richard L. Nix, Jr. Henry B. Pflager III Kitty McDonnell Pipoli William N. Scheffel Elizabeth J. Schlesinger Nicole Schnuck Stephanie Schnuck Tamara Sheffield Sherry Sissac Michele R. Sowers Lucie N. Springmeyer Mary Ann Srenco Cori Cunnane Stebelman Mary Steward Julio F. Suárez Michael J. Torney James S. Turley Clarence C. Barksdale Alice C. Behan Thomas H. Brouster, Sr. Carole L. Buck August A. Busch III Parker B. Condie, Sr. S. Bryan Cook Donald G. Fassold Raymond R. Fournie Ronald A. Fromm Louis J. Fusz, Jr. Earle H. Harbison, Jr. Samuel B. Hayes III Robert R. Hermann, Jr. Douglas E. Hill William F. Holekamp Joseph F. Imbs III Carmen Jacob Stephen G. Jansen Bettie S. Johnson Stephen C. Jones Peter B. Krombach F. Mark Kuhlmann J. Mark Lashly Michael D. Latta James S. McDonnell III Richard G. Millman Stephen C. Roberts, Sr. Terry E. Schnuck Hugh Scott III E.C. Simmons III David L. Steward Elizabeth J. Stroble Donald M. Suggs Thomas R. Voss John K. Wallace, Jr. Douglas H. Yaeger BOARD OF DIRECTORS HONORARY LIFE DIRECTORS PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Kwofe A. Coleman OFFICERS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD.....John W. Lemkemeier VICE CHAIR.....Tracy E. Hart TREASURER.....Anna Reby Bertman ASSISTANT TREASURER.....Opal M. Jones ASSISTANT SECRETARY......Sherry Sissac 1919 MUNICIPAL THEATRE ASSOCIATION 2023 SECRETARY.....Edwin B. Broadhurst III

Open Tuesday–Sunday, Always free | Open late on Fridays Connect with us! DEDICATED TO ART AND FREE TO ALL One Fine Arts Drive, Forest Park slam.org #stlartmuseum EXHIBIT NOW THROUGH JAN. 7 2024 Where did you go to High School? Stroll down memory lane while exploring St. Louis Public Library’s new exhibit highlighting the Library’s extensive collection of PROM magazine–a monthly publication from 1947-1973 featuring all the news from St. Louis’ public, private and parochial schools. The exhibit is free and open to the public during normal Library hours. CENTRAL LIBRARY 1301 OLIVE STREET / slpl.org Exhibit sponsored by: St. Louis Public Library Foundation

THE MUNY STAFF STAFF 3937 Director of Operations: SEAN M. SMITH Facilities Manager: TIM MCDONALD Special Events & Facility Rentals: JANE SCHELL Associate Director of Marketing: AMY MAIER Group Sales Manager: JANE SCHELL Print Project Manager + Visual Brand Designer: JUDY SAKAI Digital Communications Manager: COLBY DEZELICK Marketing Coordinator: EMILY SANTEL Promotions Support: SUSIE JOFFE Chief Financial Officer: TAMMY MCKIM Accountants: LINDSEY R. GALANTI, JOEY KLEBA Accounting Assistants: MEGHAN ALBRECHT, HANNAH ZEISS Director of Education: TALI ALLEN Education Programs Manager: CHARLIE MUELLER Education Assistant: GUNNAR BOUCHER Director of Development: COURTNEY SIMMS Director of Individual Giving: JENNY PRATT Development Gift Manager: ROSEMARY GLIEDT Donor Relations Coordinator: DELYN STEPHENSON EDUCATION MARKETING DEVELOPMENT Executive Assistant to the President & CEO: BARBARA ECHELE P R O D U C T I O N S TA F F Director of Audience Experience: LINDSEY R. GALANTI House Managers: PHILLIP CAMPBELL, HANNAH ZEISS HOUSE MANAGEMENT FINANCE/ACCOUNTING President & Chief Executive Officer: KWOFE COLEMAN OPERATIONS HUMAN RESOURCES Receptionist: JOY BOLAND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRODUCTION Production Manager: TRACY UTZMYERS Artistic Associate: MICHAEL BAXTER Company Manager: STACY MYERS Technical Director: TODD MOORE Costume Director: JAN CREGER Assistant Production Managers: KENDRA HENRY, ISABELLE SCHEIBE Casting Assistant: KAMAL LADO Resident Choreographer: FRANCINE ESPIRITU WARDROBE Associate Costume Director: SIMON BRETT Wardrobe Heads: DEONA OFFIELD, BRENDAN WOODS Wardrobe Assistant: GRACE AUSTIN WIGS Wig Shop Manager: KELLEY JORDAN Hair & Make-up Supervisors: ALYCIA BERRY, ALISON HORA, PAULA STONE MUSIC Music Supervisor / Orchestra Librarian: MICHAEL HORSLEY Orchestra Manager: WENDY LEA Music Assistant: CHASE ANDERSON SCENIC Scenic Build Supervisors: DAVID MCCARTHY, MATT MOURNING Head Scenic Artist: LARRY BIEDENSTEIN Automation Head: THEO PRIFTI Properties Head: JIM ROBERT Scenic Stitcher: KIM STONE Draftsperson: EMILIE WEILBACHER-MCMULL AN LIGHTING/SOUND/VIDEO Head Electrician: JAMES SPIES Sound Head: SEAN WILHITE Audio Engineers: JOSHUA HUMMEL, ADAM SMOLENSKI Video Heads: JONATHAN RITTER, MICHAEL LEACH Photographers: PHILLIP HAMER, ERIC WOOLSEY Director of Human Resources: JOHN MEYER Director of Ticketing: L AWRENCE P. WALSH BOX OFFICE FOOD & BEVERAGE/CONCESSIONS Food and Beverage Manager: LAURIE WATERHOUSE Artistic Director & Executive Producer: MIKE ISAACSON ADMINISTRATION Director of Strategic Partnerships: SARA SAUL STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM 35 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. Administrative Runner.............................................................................................................Nathan Smorodin Arts Administration ........................................................................................................................Lauren Marut Automation .............................................................................................................................. Anthony Mueth Carpentry .............................................................................................................................. Kennedy Webb Costume Design ...........................................................................................................................Emma Whetton Costume Shop Materials Coordinator ............................................................................................Kymora Gentry Development .............................................................................................................................. Eva Wilson Directing ................................................................................... Gregory Almanza*, Emma Cavage, Serena Feniger Education............................................................................................................. Rachael Britton, Grace Knight Electrics .............................................................................................................................. Rhett Cunningham Kid and Teens Sound ................................................................................Isabella Garrett, Bee Muzzy, Koy Range Lighting Design ......................................................................................................................... Audrey Wubbena Marketing ...............................................................................................................Sara Akihiro, Anna De Marco Musical Direction .....................................................................................................................Caleb Middleton* Paints..................................................................................................................................... Meredith Rodgers Producing.................................................................................................................................. Courtnee Rouse Production Management .........................................................................................................Mauriea Lawrence Props...........................................................................................................................................Samuel McCoy Scenic Design .............................................................................................................................. Lily Tomasic Scenic Shop Materials Coordinator .................................................................................................Alijah Hunter Sound Design .............................................................................................................................. Darien Durell Sound Script .............................................................................................................................. Aurora Lindsey Stage Management Assistants .............................................................Stephanie Brown, Lexi Sims, Lou Williams Stage Management Production Assistants .....................................Megan Hanna, Sarah Holland, Campbell Tiffin Video Design .............................................................................................................................. Barrett Wagner Wig and Make-Up .......................................................................................................................... Olivia Waszak SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM * Congratulations to Gregory Almanza and Caleb Middleton who are the 2023 Carol B. Loeb Production Fellows. Have questions? Contact Megan Harms, Arts & Culture Director • [email protected] • 618-394-6449 Mindseye provides Audio Description throughout the Muny Season. Every Monday and Saturday performance is made accessible for individuals who are blind or partially sighted. 39

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All proceeds will benefit The Muny Endowment. For more information, visit muny.org/Auction Featuring signed posters like this one from the 2023 cast of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Own a piece of The Muny! Autographed Items! Stage Used Props! Exclusive Experiences! and More! THIRD ANNUAL MUNY VIRTUAL AUCTION AUGUST 21-25

42 In addition to nearly 1,500 free seats nightly, The Muny provides: • Wheelchair assistance by our trained usher staff • Accessible parking areas • Accessible restrooms and bottle fillers • Sign language interpreted performances every Monday and Saturday night • Assistive listening devices nightly • Described performances every Monday and Saturday night The Muny was proud to receive the Shine The Light Award from Paraquad, the leading disability services provider in the St. Louis region, for its accomplishments in providing enhanced services and access for the disabled. We express our sincere thanks to our partner, Ascension, for its valuable support as our Official Access Services Sponsor. ACCESSIBILITY AT THE MUNY For more than 100 years, The Muny has provided facilities and productions that are accessible to all, regardless of their physical or financial limitations. 42 Show your Muny pride by naming one of our seats or inscribing a brick in our plaza. Your tax-deductible gifts to these programs support artistic and operational needs of our productions, fund educational programs and provide community engagement. CELEBRATE, HONOR OR REMEMBER a special person… a life event… a special Muny Memory or tradition. For more information visit our website at muny.org/support/commemorate or scan QR Code here. T R I B U T E A N D M E M O R I A L G I F T S play an important role in fulfilling our mission of enriching lives by producing exceptional musical theatre, accessible to all, continuing our tradition in Forest Park. NAME A SEAT OR INSCRIBE A BRICK 42 SUPPORT

SUPPORT 43 The Alberici Foundation Liz Armstrong Rochelle & Louis Cella The Centene Charitable Foundation Bardol Chervitz Family Endowed Fund Marion & Van-Lear* Black Parker B. Condie, Sr. Family Crawford Taylor Foundation Emerson Enterprise Bank & Trust Foundation Charles P. & June Gallagher Patricia Wolf Gould Memorial Endowment Ronald E.* & Anne S. Henges Family Doug & Vicki Hill Carl House Memorial Endowed Fund Interco Charitable Trust The Johnston Family Fund JSM Charitable Trust and Mr. & Mrs. James S. McDonnell III Catherine Frances Juergens Memorial Fund The Tim & Elizabeth Kertz Family Steven S. Kimmel* Thomas A. Kooyumjian Family Foundation Nancy & Kenneth Kranzberg Endowment Fund Peter & Susan* Krombach Michael & Margaret Ann Latta Ned* & Sally Lemkemeier Joy & Jay Liss Endowment Fund Carol B. Loeb Lux Family Foundation Maritz Education & Community Outreach Fund Randy Mitchell Endowment Fund Charles W.* & Janet T. Mueller William R. Orthwein Jr. & Laura Rand Orthwein Foundation Greg, Terese & Virginia Portell Sander Foundation Mr. & Mrs. William Scheffel Simmons Charitable Foundation Spoehrer Family Charitable Trust Steward Family Foundation Mary & Joseph Stieven Ruth Davis & Wylie Todd Charitable Foundation James S. & Lynne P. Turley Mary* & Rudolph L.* Wise Endowment Fund and several Anonymous donors Thanks to these generous donors who have already invested $50,000 or more in The Muny Endowment: A list of all endowment donors is available online at muny.org/honor-roll. Contact Jenny Pratt at 314.595.5771 for more information on how making a gift today can impact generations of Muny productions and patrons. One Gift. Endless Possibilities. When you support The Muny Endowment you are ensuring The Muny will thrive for decades to come. Your endowment gift is invested with that investment hopefully growing over time. Then, as that investment grows, just a portion of its proceeds are used in support of Muny projects, programs and productions for decades to come. One gift to The Muny Endowment today creates endless possibilities for the future! * deceased Operational Sustainability Facilities Improvement Education and Community Outreach Production Enhancement SUPPORT THE MUNY ENDOWMENT AND MAKE AN INVESTMENT IN THE MUNY’S FUTURE!

44 THE CRAWFORD TAYLOR EDUCATION INITIATIVE The Crawford Taylor Education Initiative develops new arts education opportunities while supporting ever-evolving Muny education programs. This initiative strives to provide unprecedented, hands-on instruction and mentoring to youth with the hopes of pursuing a career on or offstage in musical theatre. Current programs include:   THE MUNY KIDS AND THE MUNY TEENS These performing troupes serve as goodwill ambassadors to the people of St. Louis and the surrounding region. A performance and training ground for talented young people, this intermediate to advanced level program spotlights children and teens who demonstrate exceptional voice and dance talent, stage presence, dedication and discipline. TECHNICAL THEATRE TRAINING (T3) The T3 program was created to expand the network of craftsmen, artisans and theatre professionals who work both locally and nationally in the entertainment industry. This program provides unprecedented training and mentorship to high school students in the industry of technical theatre helping to create a clear path for success in these fields after high school. EDUCATION CLASSES A unique opportunity for students to further their training through area-specific offerings and one-on-one engagement with musical theatre professionals in classes like our Master Audition Workshop, BFA Bootcamp, Musical Theatre Dance class and many more! INTERNSHIPS Interns at The Muny participate in the creation of seven full scale musical theatre productions over the summer. The environment is intense, the stakes are high, and the rewards are endless. Interns have the unique opportunity to work closely with union professionals including IATSE, USA, SDC, AFM and Actors’ Equity. THE MUNY SUMMER INTENSIVE This three-week program in St. Louis, held at Webster University invites rising junior and senior high school students from across the nation to participate in an immersive theatrical experience like no other! MUNY IN SCHOOLS This program partners with various St. Louis area schools to offer tailor-made classes, residencies and/or workshops, as well as produce or assist with their annual school or theatre club production. MUNY U High school theatre classes have the opportunity to participate in online discussions with nationally-recognized musical theatre professionals about any component that exists within the process of “putting on a show.” Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, 2022

45 The Muny recognizes and salutes the following individuals and organizations for their underwriting and support of these programs: The Randy Mitchell Endowment Fund  This fund provides special support to Muny education programs and participants on an asneeded basis. The endowment’s generosity helps to bridge funding gaps, and enables programs and participants to succeed in reaching their goals.  Carol B. Loeb Production Fellowship   As part of The Muny Internship Program, the goal of this fellowship is to take our outstanding intern program one step further through mentorship and observation. These fellows will work side-by-side with the skilled artisans, deepening their understanding of the specific art form and ultimately change the trajectory of their career path.  Muny Kids & Teens Albers/Kuhn Family Foundation Muny Youth Ensemble  Johnston Family Fund  St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards Carol B. Loeb, Presenting Sponsor Muny in Schools  Thomas A. Kooyumjian Foundation THE CRAWFORD TAYLOR EDUCATION INITIATIVE For more information visit: muny.org/education ST. LOUIS HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE AWARDS (SLHSMTA) This program is designed to celebrate outstanding achievement in high school musical theatre. The year-long adjudication process culminates in an awards ceremony modeled on the Tony Awards®. The winners of the Outstanding Actress and Outstanding Actor categories travel to New York (all expenses paid) to compete in the National High School Musical Theatre Awards (Jimmy Awards) program and to participate in a week-long professional development experience. MD OUTREACH PROGRAM The Muny’s music directing professionals share insight, training and opportunities with local musicians of color who have advanced skill and expertise, but need more extensive training and/or experience in order to prepare them for, and integrate them into, the musical theatre profession.

55 6726 Chippewa St. STOP IN OUR GIFT SHOP! Across the parking lot at our Chippewa location www.teddrewes.com 314-481-2652 IIttrreeaallllyyiissggooooddgguuyyssaannddggaallss...... TM Bike Rehab THE MUNY THANKS MANCHESTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH'S Manchester UMC’s Bike Rehab ministry cleans and repairs donated bicycles, then partners with local nonprofit organizations, such as LifeWise STL, who distribute them to people of all ages. Over 9,000 bikes & helmets have been donated in the ministry's 20 plus years! To learn more visit manchesterumc.org/bike. for providing bicycles to our cast & crew so they can enjoy an earth-friendly commute to and from the theatre in beautiful Forest Park!

5755 47 Liz Armstrong Bardol Chervitz Families Patricia Bowolak Thomas & Ruth Brouster August A. Busch III Charitable Trust Barry T. Cervantes The Coleman Family Mr. & Mrs.* Parker B. Condie, Sr. Judy Dichsen* Mr. & Mrs. Robert Dowdy Mr.* & Mrs.* David C. Farrell Donald Fassold David R. Ganz Earle H. Harbison, Jr. Myrtle L. Herwig* William & Kerry Holekamp John & Suvatthana Hudson Mike Isaacson & Joe Ortmeyer HENRY KIEL SOCIETY SUPPORT Donald L.* & Monica L.* Johnson Mrs. Henry O. Johnston Opal M. Jones David Juergens Steven S. Kimmel* Gerald M. Kowarsky Nancy & Kenneth Kranzberg Carol B. Loeb Richard & Sharon Buchanan-McClure Michael McGrath Richard G. Millman Charles W.* & Janet T. Mueller Carla & David O’Brien John & Dotty Parker Eileen A. Pfeifer* Frances H. Shafer Plagemann* Mike & Barb Quinn Peter & Linda Racen Douglas J. Rediger DDS Kathy J. Reuther Alfred & Marsha Rheinnecker Elizabeth Ruwitch* JoAnn H. Sanders* Mary E. Schrey* Ralph C. Simon Maurice St. Pierre Bill & Karen Stebelski Lorayn P. Strauss* Jim & Gerry* Thompson Gene* & Judy Toombs Mike & Erin Torney Dorothy Anna Walters* Bob & Joyce Wendel Mary* & Rudolph L.* Wise and several Anonymous donors Contact Jenny Pratt at 314.595.5771 for more information or go to muny.org/leave-a-legacy to download a free Will Writing Workbook. Are you looking for ways to ensure The Muny’s future? With just one simple sentence in your will, you can help create Muny magic for generations to come. Whether you are sitting in your great-grandparents seats or this is your first season under the stars, you can join this special group of community leaders and friends by including The Muny in your will (or other estate plan). Thanks to all who have already made The Muny a special part of their estate plan: *deceased What if you could create magic with one simple sentence? 47

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SHOW SURVEY 39 Full of excitement as you leave  The Muny production and you’re not ready for it to end? We have great news for you!  NEW for the 2023 season, The Muny has partnered with Classic 107.3 FM for “Muny Post-Show Conversations.” Learn behind-the-scenes details and fun-facts on how “Muny Magic” is created for each production. Immediately following the performance, tune-in to 107.3 FM, (or 96.3 HD-2) to join hosts Julie Schuster and Gavriel Savit for the inside scoop from actors, designers, creatives, and Muny team members about what it takes to put on our epic shows. Even on the nights when you’re not at The Muny, listen to Classic 107.3 FM (or 96.3 HD-2) each night at approximately 11pm for an engaging half-hour seven days a week during the Muny season. Miss an episode? Find every Muny Post-Show Conversation on the Classic 107.3 website a https://classic1073.org/muny We can’t wait for you to join the conversation! MUNY POST-SHOW CONVERSATIONS Host Julie Schuster 49 2024 SHOW SURVEY Last chance to help us select which seven shows will be in our 2024 season! Use the camera on your phone to scan the QR code to pick your favorites. THE Or visit muny.org/showsurvey

Hall of Fame Partners make annual gifts of $1,000 or more and include premier benefits. HALL OF FAME Mr. & Mrs. Blackford F. Brauer (‘11) Rochelle & Louis Cella Family (‘30) The Dula-Kobusch Charitable Trust / Mr. & Mrs. Orrin S. Wightman, III (‘85) Steve & Linda Finerty (‘97) David & Catherine Hogan (‘14) William Isaacson & Sophia McCrocklin (‘18) Dennis & Judy Jones Family Foundation (‘89) Mary & John Lemkemeier (‘14) Ned* & Sally Lemkemeier (‘83) Mr. & Mrs. James S. McDonnell III (‘43) Mr. Ed Monser (‘19) Chuck & Jan Mueller Family (‘94) Eric P. & Evelyn E. Newman Foundation ('14) Alfred & Marsha Rheinnecker (‘13) Michael W. & Quirsis V. Riney (‘23) PATRONS CIRCLE ($10,000+) LEADERSHIP CIRCLE ($5,000-$9,999) Mr. & Mrs. Andrew S. Baur ('85) Marion & Van-Lear* Black (‘85) Patti & Chris Blumeyer (‘43) Richard & Sharon Buchanan-McClure (‘08) Thomas & Ruth Brouster (‘87) T. Danis Charitable Trust (‘93) In honor of Judy Dichsen* ('23) Nettie O. Dodge (‘13) Donald Fassold (‘03) Mr. & Mrs. James M. Fiala (‘97) Ray & Mary Fournie (‘95) Ron & Cheryl Fromm (‘07) Earle & Suzanne Harbison (‘87) Donna Jean Hill (‘96) Doug & Vicki Hill (‘03) Michael & Barbara Hurst (‘97) Edward & Margaret Imo (‘98) Mike Isaacson & Joe Ortmeyer (‘12) Bettie S. Johnson (‘85) Mr.* & Mrs. Henry O. Johnston (‘63) Carolyn Kindle ('22) Nancy & Kenneth Kranzberg (‘88) Peter & Susan* Krombach (‘97) Michael & Margaret Ann Latta (‘86) Mark & Patty Mantovani (‘14) Harry & Genie Mueller (‘87) Roy Pfautch (‘91) Mr. & Mrs. Terry E. Schnuck (‘99) Mr. & Mrs. Neal Schroeder (‘02) Jan & John Siemens (‘95) Michele & Brad Sowers (‘13) Lucie & Steve Springmeyer (‘04) Andrew & Mary Ann Srenco (‘07) Kathi & Ken Tacony (‘98) Chrissy Taylor & Lee Broughton ('19) Mr. & Mrs. Jerome W. Thomasson (‘78) James & Lynne Turley Family (‘31) Weissman's Dancewear Solutions ('09) Ms. Barbara Lynn Wells (‘12) Mark & Debbie Wilhelm (‘92) YOU CAN HELP US MAKE THE MAGIC! For more than a century, The Muny has relied on private donations from people like you. Unlike other park institutions, we receive no tax support from the Zoo-Museum District (ZMD) and depend on the generosity of Muny Partners to help bring these amazing musicals to life under the star-filled sky. You can make your own Muny experience even better while also supporting your favorite summer home by joining the Muny Partners. Your gift gives you access to exclusive benefits such as VIP parking, private backstage tours, and more! Listing current as of June 1, 2023. * Indicates deceased. Please call 314-595-5731 for additional information or any questions. 50 SUPPORT DISNEY’S MARY POPPINS, 2022 Please scan the QR code for more information. We thank the more than 1,000 donors that have said YES! to becoming a Muny Partner and helping us to continue making the magic. Nancy A. Ross (‘91) Ted & Lori Samuels (‘23) Mr. & Mrs. William Scheffel (‘11) Stephanie Schnuck (‘13) Edward C. Simmons III (‘03) Andrew & Barbara Taylor (‘11) Linda* & William Wolfinger (‘13)