The Cher Show: A New Musical

Strand Theatre
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 | 7:30pm

ACT ONE

If I Could Turn Back Time (Part 1)
Star, Ensemble

If I Could Turn Back Time (Part 2)
Star, Babe, Lady

Half Breed
Georgia, Babe

A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes
Babe, Star

You Better Sit Down Kid
Georgia

Half Breed (Concert Version)
Babe, Star, Lady

Da Doo Ron Ron
Babe, Lady, Star, Gracia, Fanita, Ensemble

Be My Baby
Babe, Gracia, Fanita

The Shoop Shoop Song
Babe, Bridget, Colleen, Star, Lady, Girl Group

I Like It Like That
Dave Clark Five

I Got You Babe
Babe, Sonny

Little Man
Sonny

When The Money’s Gone
Babe, Sonny, Lady, Ensemble

Vamp
Star

Ain’t Nobody’s Business
Bob Mackie, Lady, Babe, Star, Ensemble

Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)
Lady

Living In A House Divided
Star, Babe, Lady, Sonny

Bang Bang (Reprise)
Lady, Star, Ensemble

Believe (Ballad)
Star, Babe, Lady

Song For The Lonely
Star, Lady, Babe

INTERMISSION

ACT TWO

All I Ever Need Is You
Sonny, Lady

Heart Of Stone
Lucille Ball, Lady

Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves
Star

Midnight Rider/Ramblin’ Man
Gregg

Just Like Jesse James
Star, Gregg, Ensemble

Dark Lady
Sonny, Gregg, Ensemble

Baby, Don’t Go
Sonny

Strong Enough
Lady, Star

When The Money’s Gone (Part 2)
Star

The Way Of Love
Star

The Beat Goes On/It Don’t Come Easy
Babe, Mackie, Assistant, Ensemble, Star

I Found Someone (Part 1)
Star

I Found Someone (Part 2)
Star, Rob

I Found Someone (Part 3)
Star

I Got You Babe (Reprise)
Sonny, Star

You Haven’t Seen The Last Of Me
Star, Lady, Babe

A Dream Is A Wish (Reprise)
Babe, Star, Georgia

Finale
Star, Babe, Lady, Ensemble

Take Me Home - Bows
Company

WARNING: The photographing or sound recording of any performance is strictly prohibited.

Star
MORGAN SCOTT

Lady
CATHERINE ARIALE

Babe
ELLA PEREZ

Sonny Bono
LORENZO PUGLIESE

Georgia Holt/Lucille Ball
LUCY WERNER

Bob Mackie/Robert Altman/Frank
TYLER PIRRUNG

Gregg Allman/John Southall
MIKE BINDEMAN

Rob Camilletti
GARY PAUL BOWMAN

Lee/Top of the Pops Host
MASON DERRECK LEWIS

Bridget
EMMA ALTERI

Colleen
GRACE NAPOLETANO

Phil Spector/Sid the Censor/Male ET Reporter
KEVIN MICHAEL BUCKLEY

Infomercial Director/Digby the Writer
CHARLES BLAHA

Studio Singers
MOLLIE DOWNES, DREW LAKE

Girl Group
MICHELLE AROTSKY, JORDAN GOLD, DREW LAKE

Dave Clark Five
NEFTALI BENITEZ, CHARLES BLAHA, 
GARY PAUL BOWMAN, KEVIN MICHAEL BUCKLEY, TRE KANALEY

Steve the Scribe
TRE KANALEY

Bob Mackie’s Assistant
NEFTALI BENITEZ

Dark Lady
EMMA JADE BRANSON

Female ET Reporter
MICHELLE AROTSKY

Ensemble
EMMA ALTERI, MICHELLE AROTSKY, NEFTALI BENITEZ, 
CHARLES BLAHA, GARY PAUL BOWMAN, EMMA JADE BRANSON, 
KEVIN MICHAEL BUCKLEY, SAMANTHA BUTTS, MOLLIE DOWNES, 
JORDAN GOLD, TRE KANALEY, DREW LAKE, 
MASON DERRECK LEWIS, GRACE NAPOLETANO

THERE WILL BE ONE 15-MINUTE INTERMISSION.

UNDERSTUDIES
For Star—JORDAN GOLD, LUCY WERNER; for Lady—MOLLIE DOWNES, JORDAN GOLD,
DREW LAKE; for Babe—EMMA ALTERI, GRACE NAPOLETANO; for Sonny Bono—GARY
PAUL BOWMAN, KEVIN MICHAEL BUCKLEY; for Georgia Holt/Lucille Ball—LIZ DAVIS,
JORDAN GOLD; for Bob Mackie/Robert Altman/Frank—NATHAN HOTY, MASON 
DERRECK LEWIS; for Gregg Allman­/John Southall—GARY PAUL BOWMAN, TRE 
KANALEY; for Rob Camilletti—CHARLES BLAHA, TRE KANALEY; 
for Dark Lady—MICHELLE AROTSKY.

SWINGS
LIZ DAVIS, NATHAN HOTY

Dance Captain: MICHELLE AROTSKY
Assistant Dance Captain: NATHAN HOTY

ORCHESTRA
Conductor/Keyboard 1: EDDIE CARNEY
Assistant Conductor/Keyboard 2: ISABELLA MESENBRINK
Drums—MARC MCDUFF; Bass—LINDSAY ROSENBERG; Guitar 1—TONIE NGUYEN; 
Guitar 2—WILL MURPHY; Trumpet—NICK BRUNO; Reeds—HENRY HERNANDEZ;  
Trombone—ERIC SPENCER.

CATHERINE ARIALE (Lady) She/Her. Catherine is over the moon to be making her national tour debut with The Cher Show! Credits: The Waiting (Margot), Sunday in the Park with George (Yvonne), Memphis (Gladys). Pace MT. All my love to Mom, Dad, Austin, and Jill.

ELLA PEREZ (Babe) is beyond excited to be going on her first tour with The Cher Show! She recently earned her BFA in Musical Theatre from SUNY Cortland this past May. Recent credits include Proof (Catherine), Cabaret (Emcee), and Company (Amy). Endless love to her family and friends for supporting and believing in her- she would not have the guts to be here without you. Thank you to the entire cast and creative team for making this possible, and thank you to Cher for being Cher.

MORGAN SCOTT (Star) is both thrilled and humbled to embody the icon that is CHER. Favorite credits: Doctor (Next to Normal), Baker’s Wife (Into the Woods), Gina (REWIND); along with bandleading and audiobook narration. Her cup runneth over with gratitude for her family, friends, Nick, Uisge and BBB.
@mscott3

MIKE BINDEMAN (Gregg Allman/John Southall) National Tour Debut! Regional: The Lightning Thief (Playhouse Square), The Rocky Horror Show (Bucks County Playhouse), Grease (Argyle Theatre), Ghost (Beck Center for the Arts), Mamma Mia, Something Rotten, Kinky Boots (Forestburgh Playhouse), among others. BWMT ‘23. Rep: HCKR. IG: @mike_bindeman

TYLER PIRRUNG (Bob Mackie/Robert Altman/Frank) is ecstatic to be making his national tour debut! Some favorite credits: Elf (Buddy - Arizona Broadway Theatre), Jersey Boys (Bob Gaudio - Little Theatre on the Square), Spamalot (Historian - City Springs Theatre Co.), Cabaret (Emcee - Glow Lyric Theatre). Much love to his friends and family for their endless support and to Jim and the MTA fam! IG: @tylerpirrung

LORENZO PUGLIESE (Sonny Bono) is pumped to be on tour again! Prior credits include the first national tour of The SpongeBob Musical (SpongeBob SquarePants). As a 5’5 Italian man himself, he finds it fairly easy to pretend to be one on stage. Massive thanks to family and friends. IG: lorenzo_m_pugliese

LUCY WERNER (Georgia Holt/Lucille Ball, u/s Star) is a singer, songwriter, and performing artist dwelling in Brooklyn. After graduating from Elon University she traveled all over the US and Asia with the First National Tour of Annie as Lily St. Regis. She has since spent her time performing her self produced solo shows all over the world on various cruise lines. Listen to her original music on all streaming platforms under her name, as well as a brand new cover of ‘I Got You Babe’ with her band The Astroband! She is so grateful for her most loving and supportive family and coolest boyfriend - you are the Hunny to my Lu! I love you guys.
@theastroband @lucyannthesky

EMMA ALTERI (Ensemble, Bridget, u/s Babe) National tour debut! Regional: Bright Star (Margo), The Great American Trailer Park Musical (Pickles), Saturday Night Fever (Stephanie u/s), Escape to Margaritaville. Love and gratitude to the fam & the team. BA: Wagner College. emmaalteri.com / @emmaalteri

MICHELLE AROTSKY (Ensemble, Girl Group, Female ET Reporter, u/s Dark Lady, Dance Captain) is thrilled to be making her National Tour debut in The Cher Show. Select credits include: Guys and Dolls (ACT of Connecticut), Rock of Ages (ACCC), Matilda (The Engeman Theatre), Newsies (The LEX), and Elf: The Musical (Syracuse Stage). BFA Syracuse University. Endless love and gratitude to my family and friends!
IG: @michelle_arotsky

NEFTALI BENITEZ (Ensemble, Dave Clark Five, Bob Mackie’s Assistant) (he/him) is incredibly honored to be making his Broadway Nat’l tour debut!! Other credits include: We’ll Meet Again (Tour), AIDAmar (Cruise), Guys and Dolls (Regional) and Grumpy Old Men (Regional). He thanks his family and friends profusely for their continued support! | http://www.neftalibenitez.com// Insta: @neffybear

CHARLES BLAHA (Ensemble, Infomercial Director/Digby the Writer, Dave Clark Five, u/s Rob Camilleti) is proud to be making his national tour debut. Charles recently graduated from Marymount Manhattan College with a BFA in MT. Credits include Cabaret (Hans - Virginia Theatre Festival), Pippin (ensemble), Carrie (ensemble). Sending love to my family and friends back in New York IG: @charles.blaha <3

GARY PAUL BOWMAN (Ensemble, Rob Camilletti, Dave Clark Five, u/s Gregg Allman/John Southall, u/s Sonny Bono) is elated to be a part of his 2nd national tour after wrapping up his debut in Madagascar the Musical (First National - Alex the Lion). REGIONAL: John W. Engeman Theater (Kinky Boots, Rock of Ages). The Media Theater (Aspects of Love, RENT). TV: Oxygen, Travel Channel, ID Network. Love and thanks to CPM Talent Management, my family, the fellas, and Casey. IG: @gary_bowman

EMMA JADE BRANSON (Ensemble, Dark Lady) National Tour Debut! Proud Eastern Washington native and alumnus of Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Emma toured domestically and internationally with Complexions Contemporary Ballet. Thank you to the entire casting team for this opportunity! All my love and thanks to Mom, Dad, and Luke for their endless support. Kisses to Rafa and Rosie! IG: @emmabranson

KEVIN MICHAEL BUCKLEY (Ensemble, Phil Spector/Sid the Censor/Male ET Reporter, Dave Clark Five, u/s Sonny Bono) is thrilled to be making his national tour debut. In addition to acting, he writes/produces his own pop music as ‘Kev!’ on all streaming platforms. Some credits include: The Cher Show (Gateway Playhouse), Guys & Dolls (Theatre Aspen), & The Wizard of Oz (Vital Theatre). Thank you to my family, friends, teachers, and agents at UIA. Congratulations to the entire cast, crew, and creative team.

SAMANTHA BUTTS (Ensemble) is thrilled to be making her national tour debut. Credits: Radio City Christmas Spectacular (Rockette), Destiny Of Desire (Assistant Choreographer - The Old Globe Theater), Women On Fire (Ensemble - Royal Family Productions) Love to her amazing parents Wendy and Erik!

LIZ DAVIS (Swing, u/s Georgia Holt/Lucille Ball) is thrilled to be joining her first national tour! Regional credits include: The Prom (WPPAC), White Christmas (NBFT) Jersey Boys (SSMT). BA, SUNY Cortland. Endless love to my friends and family! inhale confidence, exhale doubt. IG@lizzdavviss

MOLLIE DOWNES (Ensemble, Studio Singer, u/s Lady) is a singer, dancer and choreographer from Queens, NYC. Credits: Chicago Broadway National Tour (Roxie Hart), Legally Blonde International Tour (Brooke Wyndham), The Verdon Fosse Legacy® (Dancer). Mollie is CEO/Founder of The Hustle NYC. Thanks to Mom, Dad, Kate, Lucy, Katherine, 212th St, and FSE for your immeasurable support. @mollierosedownes @thehustle_nyc

JORDAN GOLD (Ensemble, Girl Group, u/s Georgia Holt/Lucille Ball, u/s Star, u/s Lady) National tour debut! Thank you to Mom and Dad, family, friends, and mentors for your unwavering support and love. Credits: Rent (Maureen Johnson), All Shook Up (Miss Sandra). All my love to my alma mater, Montclair State University (BFA Musical Theatre). Proudly represented by The Collective Talent Agency. @jordan.gold www.jordangold.me

NATHAN HOTY (Swing, u/s Bob Mackie/Robert Altman/Frank, Assistant Dance Captain) (They/Them) is overjoyed to make their Broadway National Tour debut! Credits: Waiting in the Wings (Off-Broadway), We’ll Meet Again (Tour), worked with Jimmy Buffett (Cruise) and Train (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame). Thank you to their fam at Bloc, their Parents and Grandma! TikTok/Insta: @nathanhoty

TRE KANALEY (Ensemble, Dave Clark Five, Steve the Scribe, u/s Rob Camilletti, u/s Gregg Allman/John Southall) is excited to make his National Tour debut. Credits: Annie Get Your Gun (Tommy - Jackson Hole Playhouse), Elf the musical (Ensemble - Argyle Theatre), Bring it On! (Cameron - SSA). He would like to thank his Mom and Dad, All family, Thomas, Kaelin, Brett, Corinne, and Mrs. P! IG- kanaley_22

DREW LAKE (Ensemble, Studio Singer, Girl Group, u/s Lady) is super grateful to be turning back time with you! Selected credits: Bat Out of Hell (Las Vegas Residency- Dance Captain), Roxstar (@roxstarvegas), Newsies (Hannah, U/S Katherine), Tuacahn Amphitheater Broadway Season, Something Rotten! (Regional Premiere- MT West, 5 Star Theatricals). Love to my 3 M’s & Nonnie always. “Just do it!” drewhaleylake.com @idrewalake

MASON DERRECK LEWIS (Ensemble, Lee/ Top of the Pops Host, u/s Bob Mackie/Robert Altman/Frank) is stoked to be on the road with Cher! Credits: Pippin (National Tour - Manson Trio, Pippin & Lewis u/s), Mary Poppins (City Springs Theater), singer/dancer with Norwegian Creative Studios. Endless love to Stephen and Tucker! Rep: MTA @masondlewis

GRACE NAPOLETANO (Ensemble, Colleen, u/s Babe) is over the moon to be making her National Tour debut! She is a recent graduate of the University of Northern Colorado (BFA in Musical Theatre, May 2023). Credits include: RENT (Maureen Johnson, UNCO), Head Over Heels (Mopsa, TheatreSilco), The Laramie Project (Barbara Pitts, UNCO). @gracenapoletano, gracenapoletano.com

RICK ELICE (Book) Jersey Boys, Rick’s first Broadway credit, co-authored with Marshall Brickman, won the Tony Award, the Grammy Award and the Olivier Award for Best Musical, and is in the record books as the twelfth longest-running show in Broadway history. With Marshall Brickman and Andrew Lippa, he wrote The Addams Family, starring Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth.  For the past five years, The Addams Family has been the number one or number two most licensed musical in North America. His first play, Peter and the Starcatcher, directed by Roger Rees and Alex Timbers, received more Tony Award nominations than any American play in Broadway history, and won five 2012 Tony Awards. For the past six years, the play has consistently been in the top five most produced plays in North America. Rick also wrote the double Tony Award-winning The Cher Show for Broadway, directed by Jason Moore; the world premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse of a new musical, My Very Own British Invasion, directed by Jerry Mitchell; the world premiere at The Old Globe of a new musical, Dog and Pony, with music and lyrics by Michael Patrick Walker; and the world premiere of a new musical, Turn of the Century, co-authored with Marshall Brickman, directed by Tommy Tune.  Current projects include The Princess Bride for Disney, and Smash for Robert Greenblatt, Neil Meron, and Steven Spielberg with Bob Martin; Monopoly, for Hasbro, with David Rossmer and Dan Lipton; and Mad Season, with Rob Thomas, Matt Serletic and Matt Walden of Matchbox Twenty, directed by Schele Williams. Rick is also adapting Sara Gruen’s popular novel Water for Elephants for the stage with the acclaimed theater collective, Pig Pen, directed by Jessica Stone; and writing an entirely original musical (!) based on the rivalry between Darwin and Roget, love, death, madness and the creation of Roget’s Thesaurus, with 2021 Ed Kleban Award winner, Benjamin Scheuer.  Rick’s book, Finding Roger, An Improbably Theatrical Love Story, a tribute to his late husband, Roger Rees, is published by Kingswell.

CASEY HUSHION (Direction) Broadway: Associate/Resident Director of Mean Girls, Aladdin, The Prom, In The Heights, Elf, The Drowsy Chaperone, To Be Or Not to Be and Good Vibrations. Other New York credits include Call Me Madam (Encores) and Fat Camp. Upcoming projects: National Tour of the new hit play Clue, which premiered at Cleveland Playhouse and Mystic Pizza, slated to launch a tour out of La Mirada Theatre. Also upcoming, Beautiful at Paper Mill Playhouse, where she has also directed Murder On The Orient Express, A Jolly Holiday and Beehive. Casey has directed regionally at George Street Playhouse, Goodspeed Opera House, Walnut Street Theatre, Riverside Theatre, Philadelphia Theatre Company and many more. Artistic Director of North Carolina Theatre for ten years. Television: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, The Tonight Show, Good Morning America, The View, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, NBC Special One Night Only: The Best of Broadway. Love to Marc and her three kids, Lincoln, Violet and Jane. www.caseyhushion.com

ANTOINETTE DIPIETROPOLO (Choreography) Officially the first choreographer in the country of Saudi Arabia. Choreographer, Fame US Tour; Annie, Muny; Candide, starring George Hearn, Rita Moreno, San Francisco Opera; Big Apple Circus In NYC; As Director/Choreographer Ragtime, Lyric Stage (nominated in 14 categories for the Theatre League Awards); Ragtime, North Carolina Theatre, (Winner Best Choreographer, Triangle Theatre Award); Legally Blonde, Mamma Mia, Hairspray, Argyle Theater;  Jersey Boys WPPAC; Director, US Tour MasterChef Live; International Tour of Got Talent Live www.AntoinetteDiPietropolo.com follow me @antoinettedip

KELLY JAMES TIGHE (Set Design and Co-Video Design) Off-Broadway/national tours: Martin Luther on Trial, Shadowlands, The Most Reluctant Convert, The Great Divorce, The Fantasticks, Almost Heaven, Movin’ Out, Shear Madness, Cats... Regional: Disney Theatrical, Paper Mill Playhouse, San Jose Repertory Theatre, Laguna Playhouse, Center REPertory Company, SlowBurn Theater, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, TUTS, Gateway Playhouse, Broadway By the Bay, Contra Costa Musical Theatre, Ray of Light Theatre. Kelly’s theatrical work is published in the textbook Scene Design and Stage Lighting and his work as an illustrator has been published in Mooseltoe, A Moose and a Dream. Awards/recognitions: SF Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle, DramaLogue, and Shellie Awards. IG: kellyjtighe web: kjtdesign.com

BOB MACKIE (Original Broadway and Tour Costume Design) Costume and fashion designer Bob Mackie is a nine-time Emmy Award winner, Geoffrey Beene CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, and has three Oscar nominations. Most recently he received a 2019 Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, and Outer Critics Circle Award for his work on The Cher Show. His Broadway credits include Moon Over Buffalo and Putting It Together, starring Carol Burnett, Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public, Minelli on Minelli, Lorelei with Carol Channing, and On the Town with Bernadette Peters and Phyllis Newman. Broadway on television: “Once Upon a Mattress” starring Carol Burnett, “Gypsy” starring Bette Midler, “Carousel,” “Brigadoon,” “Of Thee I Sing,” and “Kismet.” His inventive and memorable designs have helped raise entertainers like Tina Turner, Diana Ross, Cher, Elton John, Ann-Margret, Bernadette Peters, Mitzi Gaynor, Carol Burnett, Bette Midler, Pink, and Cher to iconic status both onscreen and off.

CHARLIE MORRISON (Lighting Design) NYC/National/International tours: Disney’s The Little Mermaid, A Christmas Story, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, A Chorus Line, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Miss Saigon, Disney’s Aida, The Producers, Man of La Mancha, Guys and Dolls, Groovaloo, Hello, Dolly!, My Fair Lady, The King and I, Spelling Bee, Gypsy, 42nd Street, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, The Who’s Tommy, Titanic, The Music Man and many others. Regional: Paper Mill Playhouse, Guthrie Theater, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Goodspeed Musicals, Seattle Repertory, Seattle 5th Avenue, Broadway Sacramento, Theatre Under the Stars, Dallas Summer Musicals, Kansas City Starlight, Pittsburgh CLO, George Street Playhouse, North Carolina Theatre, PlayMakers Repertory, Tulsa Opera and many others. TV: Finding Magic Mike for HBOMax. Charlie is the recipient of two Helen Hayes Awards for Outstanding Lighting Design.
www.cmlighting.com

DANIEL LUNDBERG (Sound Design) Daniel has designed for Roundabout Theatre Company, The Public Theater, New York Stage and Film, The REV, A Contemporary Theatre of Connecticut, His Story (Dallas), and Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live (Tour). Sound engineer and assistant design credits include 15 Broadway productions, 11 tours, six circuses, two theme parks, and many concerts. BFA Carnegie Mellon. It’s great to be here!

JONATHAN INFANTE (Video Design) Jonathan Infante is a multi-media designer and artist based out of Southern California. Owner of Infante Media, a boutique production company, that has developed video content for television, film, museums, concert tours, plays, and musicals around the world. He thanks his family and friends for their continued support. Most recent credits: Disney’s Tarzan the Musical (Moonlight) The Revolutionist, Legally Blonde 2022/23 US National Tour, An American in Paris / South Pacific 2022 Tour, and Dreamgirls 2020 Asia Tour. Regional Credits: Shrek (3D-T), Matilda (Tuachan), Prince Of Egypt (Tuacahn), Beauty and the Beast (MRE), Newsies (Moonlight), Big Fish (Moonlight), Mary Poppins (MRE), Damn Yankees (Sacramento Music Circus) American Idiot (LMT).

KRISTIN STOWELL (Music Supervisor) is a music director, pianist, composer, arranger, copyist, and educator based in Washington, D.C. Recent credits include music directing the world premieres of On Cedar Street (Berkshire Theatre Group) and Mystic Pizza (Ogunquit Playhouse), and the regional premiere of The Cher Show (Ogunquit Playhouse). Her original award-winning musical Endometriosis: The Musical was featured in the 2022 Minnesota Fringe Festival. Kristin currently serves on the musical theatre faculty at American University.

EDDIE CARNEY (Music Direction) Beginning his career at the age of fourteen, Eddie’s credits span the musical theatre gamut from Show Boat to Chicago to Shrek the Musical. Tours: Legally Blonde (MD ’22-’23/AMD 2019), A Chorus Line (AMD - Tokyo 2022), South Pacific (MD), An American in Paris (MD), Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! the Musical (AMD). Other: Mamma Mia!, Caroline or Change, Hairspray, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Urinetown, Ragtime, La Cage aux Folles. Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival Excellence in Music Direction: Sunday in the Park with George and Richard Taylor’s Whistle Down the Wind. Accompanied platinum-recording artist Josh Groban and Tony Award-winner Daisy Eagan in NYC. Outside of the pit Eddie is a Britney Spears aficionado, drops his jaw watching Real Housewives, and predicts RuPaul’s Drag Race winners with his fiancé. Dedicated to Preston, Mom, and Dad. “Art, in itself, is an attempt to bring order out of chaos.” - Stephen Sondheim

ROXANNE DE LUNA (Wig Design) Debut design with Big League. North Carolina Theater: Beautiful, The Carole King Musical, Kinky Boots. Ogunquit Playhouse: Tootsie, The New Broadway Musical, Da Vinci Code, Singing In The Rain, Beautiful, The Carole King Musical, Mr. Hollands Opus The New Musical (World Premiere), The Nutty Professor, The Cher Show, Young Frankenstein, Mystic Pizza (World Premiere), Escape to Margaritaville, Annie the Musical, Kinky Boots, Menopause, Cabaret, 42nd Street, Elf the Musical. Cleveland Playhouse: Light It UP!. Playmakers Repertory Company LORT-D: My Fair Lady, Intimate Apparel.

ALISON FRANCK, C.S.A. (Casting Director) has been a casting director in NYC for over 25 years. She started as an assistant for many Broadway Productions, then she worked in film/TV for several years, then from 2000-2010, she was the Resident Casting Director at Paper Mill Playhouse. In 2011 she joined the team at Liz Lewis Casting Partners, where she cast commercials, voiceovers, film/TV, and theatre. Alison now runs her own company, Franck Casting, where she has cast several tours of well-known musicals including Legally Blonde, Dreamgirls, An American in Paris, A Christmas Story: The Musical, A Chorus Line, The Simon and Garfunkel Story Live and the upcoming Little Women, the Musical. www.franckcasting

JANINE LOESCH (Costume Coordinator) Janine Loesch is a New York based Costume Designer and Coordinator. Janine is happy to be involved in her first Big League Tour. Previously her designs have been seen at The Gateway on Long Island. Her favorites include As You Like It, Evita, Summer: The Donna Summer Musical and Jersey Boys. Janine was a Wardrobe Supervisor on the World Premiere Off-Broadway Production of The Last Supper, the Original Off-Broadway Production of Americano, and the Off-Broadway Production of Fiddler on the Roof: In Yiddish with English Supertitles. This is the second time Janine has been involved in a production of The Cher Show, and is happy to be working with an amazing team! Special thanks to Casey, Dan, and her family and friends for their love and support!

OWEN O’BRIEN (Production Stage Manager) Off-Broadway PSM: That Golden Girls Show! (Rockefeller Productions) National Tour PSM: Legally Blonde The Musical (Big League Productions), That Golden Girls Show! (Rockefeller Productions), Spamilton! An American Parody (Briarpatch Theatricals). Regional PSM: Kinky Boots, Footloose (Theatre by The Sea). Select regional credits: Disney’s Newsies, Chicago, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Singin’ in the Rain, Ain’t Misbehavin’.

WENDY J. CONNOR/DONNA FIEGEL (Tour Press & Marketing) TRUE Marketing is a full-service entertainment marketing firm based in Orlando, Florida that boasts a full Marketing and Public Relations Consulting Team, Graphic Design Department, and Social Marketing Strategy Team. Team TRUE has worked on national tours of A Christmas Story – The Musical, An American In Paris, Legally Blonde, A Chorus Line, My Fair Lady, Spring Awakening, The Producers, 42nd Street, Dreamgirls, South Pacific, Guys and Dolls, and The Wizard of Oz. www.TeamTRUE.com

BROADWAY LICENSING GLOBAL and its family of imprints (Broadway Licensing, Dramatists Play Service, Playscripts, and Stageworks) is the global leader in theatrical licensing and distribution. The iconic works represented epitomize the greatest collection of authors, composers, lyricists, and underlying rights holders across the globe including Arthur Miller, Tennessee Williams, Lynn Nottage, Alan Menken, Stephen King, the Bee Gees, The Beatles, and Harry Potter Theatrical Productions.  The Broadway Licensing Global collection of titles represents an astonishing 40 Tony Award® and 49 Pulitzer Prize-winning works. The company leverages its team’s expertise in licensing, theatrical production, theatre education, and content creation to diversify, strengthen, and rapidly expand its portfolio into new sectors and markets. Founded in 2017, Broadway Licensing has quickly scaled and, as of 2022, the company represents 8 of the Top 10 most produced plays in professional theatres and 9 of the Top 10 most produced plays in High Schools.

BROADWAY & BEYOND THEATRICALS (Tour Booking) Led by founders and industry veterans Tracey McFarland, Victoria Lang, and Ryan Bogner, Broadway & Beyond Theatricals (BBT) is dedicated to the distribution and creation of quality branded theatrical content for traditional and non-traditional venues throughout North America and beyond. BBT’s booking division delivers quality productions tailored to a venue’s size and budget; the Content division offers commercial producers and IP stakeholders strategic management, consulting services and distribution solutions while producing quality theatrical content in New York and for the road. On Broadway as Producer: The Cottage, The Kite Runner. Broadway tours as agent: The Cher Show, The Kite Runner, The Addams Family Musical, An American In Paris, Legally Blonde, Million Dollar Quartet Christmas & and more. www.bbtheatricals.com

BIG LEAGUE PRODUCTIONS/DANIEL SHER (Executive Producer and General Management) is celebrating its 30th season of producing and general managing Broadway tours of shows and attractions throughout the world. Early highlights were collaborations with Disney on Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida (North America, Taiwan, and China) and with Cameron Mackintosh on a new production of Miss Saigon. Also, the Tony®-Award winning Broadway revival of 42nd Street and Susan Stroman’s Broadway production of Meredith Willson’s The Music Man. Others: Footloose (Las Vegas, USA), Titanic, 1776, Peter Pan, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum starring Rip Taylor, Blast!, The Who’s Tommy (North America, South America, Europe, and Japan), Ain’t Misbehavin’ with Ruben Studdard, and the First National Tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang– flying car and all. More recent: The Producers (Susan Stroman’s original work), Hello, Dolly! with Sally Struthers, Guys and Dolls, My Fair Lady (US Tour and China premiere), original hip-hop dance show Groovaloo (Off-Broadway), Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (10 USA tours, Grand Ole Opry, and Madison Square Garden), Dreamgirls (US, China premiere, Japan), Hair (US and Japan), Bring it On (US and Japan), and Legally Blonde (US, China premiere, Singapore). More recently, A Chorus Line toured the USA, Japan and was seen in China for the first time. Post-pandemic, Big League remounted its acclaimed tour of An American in Paris, a new production of South Pacific, Legally Blonde, and continued touring its flagship production of A Christmas Story The Musical. Current and future work includes The Cher Show National Tour, A Christmas Story: The Musical at the Ahmanson Theater, and the upcoming national touring productions of Little Women and The Addams Family.

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Big League Productions, Inc.

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Daniel Sher

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Zach Krohn

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Sophie Whitfield

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General Management Assistant
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Shawn Thibault

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Glenn Poppleton

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Neuschatz, Neuschatz, Herman & Hanke, LLP

Insurance
Edgewood Partners Insurance Center

Banking
JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Payroll
Checks & Balances Payroll
Travel Road Rebel Global

TECHNICAL & CREATIVE STAFF
Company Manager
Sophie Whitfield

Interim Company Manager and 
Travel Coordinator
Gina Willens

Production Stage Manager
Owen O’Brien

Production Supervisor
Maya Davis

Associate Producer
Shawn Thibault

Associate Director
Saki Kawamura

Associate Choreographer
Emilie Reiner

Associate Lighting Designer
Jason Flamos

Associate Sound Designer
Anthony Lopez

Technical Consultant
Paul Gould

Lighting Consultant
Martin Cox

Production Sound
Thomas Ford

Keyboard Programmer
Jim Harp

Assistant Company Manager
and Assistant Stage Manager
Brynn Grambow

Assistant Stage Manager
Kaitlin Buttofuco

Head Carpenter
Rachel McCall

Assistant Carpenter/Flyman
J. Ryan LoPresti

Head Electrician
Kay Hawley

Assistant Electrician and Head Video
Sam Kim

Assistant Electrician/Spot Op
Thomas Plummer

Head Sound
Anthony Lopez

Assistant Sound
Alec Group

Head Props
Will Barrios

Head Wardrobe
John Beltre

Star Dresser/Wardrobe
Donna MacNaughton

Head Hair/Makeup
Lisha Michel

Marketing Intern
Owen Parker

Tour Booking
Broadway & Beyond Theatricals

Tracey McFarland     Ryan Bogner     Victoria Lang
Jaymi Gilmour     Megan Savage     Kelsey Young
Monica Smith     Gauri Mangala     Mary Alex Daniels

BROADCAST ADVERTISING &
MEDIA PRODUCTION

Frank Basile/Fresh Produce Productions

TOUR PRESS & MARKETING
TRUE Marketing

Wendy J. Connor       Donna Fiegel

CREDITS

Scenery provided by Dallas Stage Scenery, 
IWEISS, McGuire Scenic, AND ROSE BRAND
Lighting provided by Intelligent Lighting Services Ltd
Sound provided by Big League Productions
Trucking provided by Janco
Busing provided by Peak Touring and Lamoille Valley
Hotels ARRANGED by Road Rebel GLOBAL

THE CHER SHOW rehearsed at Ripley-Grier Studios

305 West 38th Street, NEW YORK NY

www.thechershowtour.com
@chershowontour

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

United Scenic Artists  •  Local USA 829 of the I.A.T.S.E represents
the Designers & Scenic Artists for the American Theatre

“Ain’t Nobody’s Business If I Do” Written by Porter Grainger, Robert Graham Prince, Clarence Williams, James Witherspoon. Used with permission of Great Standards Music Publishing Co. (ASCAP) and Universal Music Corp. (ASCAP). “All I Ever Need Is You” Written by Jimmy Holiday and Eddie Reeves. Used with permission of EMI U Catalog Inc. (ASCAP). “Bang Bang” Written by Sonny Bono. Used with permission of Cotillion Music Inc (BMI). “Be My Baby” Written by Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich, Philip Spector. Used with permission of Universal Songs of Polygram (BMI), Mother Bertha Music (BMI), Trio Music Company (BMI), ABKCO Music Inc. (BMI). “Believe” Written by Paul Michael Barry, Brian Thomas Higgins, Steven Torch. Used with permission of WB Music Corp. (ASCAP), Hipgnosis Songs/Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd (PRS), PB Songs Ltd/Universal Polygram Int. Publishing Inc. (ASCAP), BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited (BMI). “Da Doo Ron Ron” Written by Jeffy Barry, Ellie Greenwich, Phillip Spector. Used with permission of Universal Songs of Polygram Intl. (BMI), Mother Bertha Music Inc. (BMI), ABKCO Music Inc. (BMI). “Half Breed” Written by Al Capps, Mary Dean. Used with permission of Blue Monday Music (BMI). “I Got You Babe” Written by Sonny Bono. Used with permission of Cotillion Music Inc. (BMI). "It Don't Come Easy" Written by Richard Starkey. Used with permission of BMG Platinum Songs (BMI) obo Startling Music Ltd. “I Like It Like That” Written by Christopher Kenner EMI Longitude Music (BMI). Used by permission of Sony/ATV Music Publishing. “If I Could Turn Back Time” Written by Diane Warren. Used with permission of RealSongs (ASCAP). “Little Man” Written by Sonny Bono. Used with permission of Cotillion Music Inc. (BMI). “Songs For The Lonely” Written by Paul Barry, Mark Taylor, Steve Torch. Used with permission of Metrophonic Music Ltd. (ASCAP)/Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (ASCAP), BMG Platinum Songs (BMI). “The Beat Goes On” Written by Sonny Bono. Used by permission of Warner Chappell. “The Shoop Shoop Song” Written by Rudy Clark. Used by permission of By The Bay Music (BMI)/Trio Music Company (BMI). “Vamp” Written by Walter Earl Brown. Used by permission of EBA Music (ASCAP). “You Better Sit Down Kids” Written by Sonny Bono. Used by permission of Cotillion Music Inc. (BMI). “You Haven’t Seen The Last of Me” Written by Diane Warren. Used by permission of RealSongs (BMI). “A Different Kind of Love Song” Written by Johan Par Aberg, Michelle Robin Lewis, Sigurd Heimdal Roesnes. Used with permission of Wannabite Music (ASCAP)/Universal Music MGB Songs (ASCAP). “A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes” Written by Mack David, Al Hoffman, Jerry Livingston. Used with permission of Walt Disney Music Company (ASCAP). “Baby Don’t Go” Written by Sonny Bono. Used with permission of Mother Bertha Music (BMI), Ten-East Music (BMI), Warner Chappell Music Publishing. “Dark Lady” Written by Johnny Durrill. Used with permission of Universal Music - MGB Songs (ASCAP). “Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves” Written by Bob Stone. Used with permission of Universal Music Careers (BMI). “Heart of Stone” Written by Andrew Gerard Hil, Peter John Sinfield. Used with permission of BMG VM Music Ltd. (PRS). “I Found Someone” Written by Michael Bolton, Mark Mangold. Used with permission of But For Music Ltd./EMI April Music Inc. (ASCAP), Is Hot Music Ltd./EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (BMI). “Just Like Jesse James” Written by Desmond Child, Dianne Warren. Used with permission of Universal Polygram International Inc. (ASCAP), RealSongs (ASCAP). “Living In A House Divided” Wriitten by Tom Bahler. Used by permission of Universal Music Careers (BMI). “Midnight Rider” Written by Greg Allman and Robert Payne. Used with permission of Unichappell Music Inc and Elijah Blue Music. “Rambling Man” Written by Richard Betts. Used with permission of Unichappell Music Inc. Forest Richard Betts Music (BMI). “Save Up All Your Tears” Written by Desmond Child, Dianne Warren. Used with permission of Universal Polygram International Inc. (ASCAP), RealSongs (ASCAP). “Strong Enough” Written by Paul Michael Barry, Market Phillip Taylor. Used with permission of PB Songs Ltd/Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (ASCAP). “Take Me Home” Written by Michele Aller, Bob Esty. Used with permission of Rick’s Music Inc/ (BMI), Rightsong Music Inc. (BMI). “The Beat Goes On” Written by Sonny Bono. Used by permission of Cotillion Music Inc. (BMI).  “The Way of Love” Written by Jaccques Dieval, Al Stillman, Mariano Ruiz. Used by permission of Chappell-Co. Inc. (ASCAP), Music Sales Corp. (ASCAP). “This Is A Woman’s World” Written by Matt Morris, Paul Oakenfold, Anthony “TC” Crawford and Joshua “J.D.” Walker. Used with Permission of BMG Blue, Mass Transit Music, Music of Big Deal. “When The Money’s Gone” Written by Bruce Roberts, Donna Weiss. Used by permission of Reservoir Media Management, Donna Weiss Music, Inc. (BMI).

THE USE OF ANY RECORDING DEVICE, EITHER
AUDIO OR VIDEO, AND THE TAKING OF PHOTOGRAPHS,
EITHER WITH OR WITHOUT FLASH, IS
STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

Welcome to another exhilarating season in our historic theatres, filled with the sounds, sights and excitement of the live performing arts. We have so much planned so far this season—rock, pop, folk/Americana, Broadway, jazz, comedy, films, variety shows, family programs and more—and we are continuing to add even more stellar events to the schedule. I hope you will spend some time in our digital playbill and discover all we have going on at the Appell Center for the Performing Arts.

Something for Everyone

This spring we announced the first shows in our 2024-25 season roster. Mark your calendar, or better yet, click HERE or tap into our Season At A Glance in the menu and get your tickets today! 

 As always, the best way to get first access to the best available seats and our new show announcements is to become a Member. Membership starts at just $75 for a full year of amazing benefts for everyone in the household!

A very big THANK YOU to our current Appell Center Members ~ you play a crucial role in our sustainability! It is Membership support that makes it possible for us to foster and inspire the artists of tomorrow, unite friends and loved ones in shared experiences, and cultivate a bustling downtown, while attracting the hottest concerts and theatrical productions for your enjoyment, expanding our education programs and community outreach, boosting York city tourism and nightlife, and preserving our historic facilities. 

Community Focus

In addition to the shows on our stages, the Appell Center is committed to recognizing and celebrating the talent and knowledge found in our community. Our team is involving our community partners and residents to broaden our focus and ensure that everyone has access and is welcome to experience the arts and create art as well. Tap into the menu and read all about it in our Learning & Engagement story. Then think about how you can become involved or have an impact on this work.

Again, welcome to the Appell Center and enjoy the show!

Todd Fogdall
President & CEO

The Strand and Capitol Theatres at the Appell Center for the Performing Arts feature the very best artists and stories from around the region and across the country. We are excited to welcome you to experience the joy and inspiration that can only come from the live performing arts! 

The 2024-25 season is here! We know you will have an amazing experience at this performance, and welcome you to click through all the pages to see all that we have coming this season... You won't want to miss it!

Tickets and Appell Center Memberships can be purchased online at appellcenter.org, in person at 50 N. George Street, York, or by calling the Box Office at 717-846-1111.

COMING SOON

BEN FOLDS (11/15) Widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our generation, Ben Folds returns to the Strand Theatre following a sold-out performance in 2022! Opening the show is multi-faceted actress, singer and composer Lindsey Kraft. 

CHICAGO THE MUSICAL (11/27) is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one showstopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen.

TOM PAPA (12/5), one of the top comedic voices in the country, this accomplished actor, host, author and stand-up comic makes his Strand Theatre debut with all new material. Don’t miss it!

MANDY GONZALEZ ~ Home for the Holidays (12/7), one of the most powerful and versatile Broadway voices of our time, makes her Appell Center debut with a very special program to kick off the holiday season! She's been in HAMILTON, WICKED and the original Broadway cast of IN THE HEIGHTS, and she is currently performing on Tuesday nights on Broadway as ‘Norma Desmond’ in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s revival of SUNSET BLVD. There is no denying she is a star on the rise, and she will be here for one night only!

... there are simply too many shows to list, including COLD CASE LIVE, JEFF BOYER'S BIG BUBBLE BONANZA, comedian EARL DAVID REED, and so much more. Join our email list and get all the news as it happens!

FILM

CAPFILM continues to provide unique opportunities for moviegoers of all ages and styles... 

Click HERE for a full schedule of upcoming CapFilms... including our Art House series, December Holiday films and classic family movies... new titles are being added all the time!

These are just the FALL HIGHLIGHTS ... New events are being added to the calendar all the time, so visit appellcenter.org for the most updated schedule or click on SEASON AT A GLANCE in the menu… and be sure you are on our email list for announcements.

We look forward to welcoming you through our doors often!

The Appell Center is committed to making the performing arts available to everyone in York County. Our Community ConnectTix program expands access to free and discounted ticket to those for whom the price of a ticket is a barrier.

Nonprofit organizations are invited to apply for blocks of tickets (up to 20) for select events so the groups they serve can experience the wonder and thrill of live performance. 

PLATINUM SPONSORS

GOLD SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS

BRONZE SPONSORS

	WALTON & COMPANY

SUPPORTING SPONSORS

HOSPICE & COMMUNITY CARE

Look around. Here you are, seated in this beautiful, historic theatre about to enjoy a professional, live show right here in York’s downtown! What could be more exciting? This would not be possible without the support of our members.

We are humbled by the generosity of individuals across the county who make it all happen, Appell Center membership support allows us to make a significant impact in York. Members are the reason we have been able to continue entertaining the community for nearly 100 years and maintain these two historic theatres. Their support has allowed us to provide free uplifting experiences to our neighbors for whom the price of a ticket is a barrier and provide free educational programming for a generation of children in school districts throughout York County.

Members have helped us stay the course. Because of them, we remain focused on our mission and are able to throw our doors open for another season full of inspiring entertainment for you!

Our members are passionate about the performing arts. Aren’t you? Make a lasting impact right now by becoming a member of the Appell Center for the Performing Arts. 

For information on the levels and benefits of membership, visit appellcenter.org or contact Kimberly Soderberg, Development Manager, at 717-825-2236 or ksoderberg@appellcenter.org

In August 2022, the Appell Center wrapped up its Centennial Capital Campaign, raising over $7,500,000 to support vital infrastructure improvements and establish a Facility Endowment Fund for much needed improvements to our facility, which will be celebrating its 100th Anniversary in 2025. The summers of 2023 and 2024 saw the completion of many of these improvements, including ADA compliant doors and into the Strand Theatre lobby, highly efficient concessions areas and a brand new HVAC system throughout the facility roof-top units, interior air management devices and system controls, which improves the efficiency and comfort of the building, reduces energy costs and provides cleaner and healthier air. 

We would like to recognize the many loyal and generous community members, foundations and businesses that helped us reach our goal and invested in the future of the performing arts in York County. They deserve a standing ovation!

• Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Powder Mill Foundation
• Anonymous
• J. William Warehime Foundation
• W. Dale Brougher Foundation
• Kinsley Foundation
• Helen Appell
• Chandra & Lou Appell
• Arthur J. & Lee R. Glatfelter Foundation
• Glatfelter Insurance Group
• Giambalvo Family Foundation
• The Graham Foundation
• Shipley Family Foundation

• Stephen & Jenn Tansey
• Meg & Peter Brubaker
• New Standard Corporation
• PeoplesBank Charitable Foundation
• Jolene & Julian Tolbert
• Carl & Brenda Vizzi
• Dr. Vincent & Kathryn A. Butera
• Tony & Stef Campisi
• Jane G. Davis
• Hodges Family Foundation
• Dr. Benjamin & Anne Hoover
• Elizabeth M. Imboden MD
• Loren & Faye Kroh
• Lee Fence & Outdoor
• Menchey Music Service, Inc.
• Susanne Motter & Edward Motter
• Ruby & Mark Schmidt
• Bill & Sue Scott
• M&T Bank
• Traditions Bank
• The York Water Company

• Mr. & Mrs. Fred C. Fay
• Kenneth E. Hickman
• Wellspan York Hospital Medical Staff
• Collin Holder
• Kendall & Eric Menzer
• Judith V. Blakey
• Robert A. Bowen
• John & Cappy Bush
• Erda Erdos
• John & Denise Gilliland
• William R. Hartman
• James D. Isett, DMD, MS
• John Schmidt Foundation
• Fran Polk
• Bob & Donna Pullo
• Vance & Suzanne McConkey
• Kris & Tom O'Shea
• Todd & Elaine Fogdall
• Tony & Amy Doll
• Eugene J. Draganosky
• Michael & Melanie Hady
• Sean Gormley
• Debbie Simon & Tim Grumbacher
• Mike & Vicky Kochenour
• Stan & Jane Lebouitz
• Judy Simpson
• Shawn & Chrysta Stine
• Kurt & Barb Thomas
• Todd & Delaine Toerper
• Kira & Jan Wagner
• William & Kimberly Yanavitch II
• Jack Kay
• Joe & Susan Wagman
• RKL
• Doug & Kristin Berman
• Elliot & Krista Gardner
• Rob & Becky Gratalo
• John & Jan Klinedinst
• Erin McGlaughlin
• Katie & Rob Berkebile
• Nate & Sandra Sterner
• The Tolerico Family
• Graham & Elizabeth Zifferer
• Z. D. Bauer
• Don & Jane Dellinger
• Reed & Natalee Gunderson
• Duane & Kristin Moyer
• David & Linda Davidson
• Charles & Holly Wise
• Robert Gantz
• Betsy Keefer
• Stephanie Kessler
• Miodrag Kukrika
• John & Wendy Lakatosh
• Hunter & Emily Mink
• Mike & Jackie Summers
• Jerry Caslow & Dr. Jane S. Sutton
• Robert Godfrey
• Dennis R. Kohler
• Joan & David Stauffer
• Krista & Mike Darr

The Appell Center continues its focus on bringing the very best entertainment to diverse audiences of all ages... but wait, there's more!

In addition to planning the shows on our stages, the entire organization is committed to recognizing and celebrating the artistic talent of our community in many ways. 

Learning Workshops for All Ages

Acting... dance... singing... storytelling... jazz... improvisation... even circus arts! These are just a few of the focus areas that are available for students age 3 and up to explore. PLUS, we have added Tot Rock, an early learning program for our youngest friends age 0-2!

FAMILY WORKSHOP - Theater Games for the Whole Family
Saturday, September 21 • Ages 4 - 10 and their families | 10:00am
Price: Pick Your Price (recommended $15 per Family)

Enjoy a mix of fun theatre games and imaginative storytelling for the whole family that will spark creativity and build confidence through the powerful play of acting and theatre. Family fun is guaranteed, along with great ideas for games and activities to take home for your next family game night.

Taught by Ángel Nuñez, Executive Director of OrangeMite Studios Theater Company.

PRE-TEEN WORKSHOP - Intro to Shakespeare
Saturday, September 21 • Ages 8 - 13 |1:00pm
Price: Pick Your Price (recommended $15 per student)

Step into the world of Shakespeare as this workshop explores scenes from some of the Bard’s classic works. Participants will not only explore the language but build their confidence and enhance their acting skills as they discover the joys and thrills of Shakespearean theatre.

Taught by Ángel Nuñez, Executive Director of OrangeMite Studios Theater Company, York County’s premier Shakespeare-focused theater company.

TOT ROCK RETURNS! 
October 5, 19; November 2; December 7 | 10:00am
Ages: 0-5 and their adults
Price: Pick Your Price (recommended $15 per family)

This early childhood music learning program shares a well-rounded musical experience with infants, toddlers, and their families—an experience rooted in melody, rhythm, repetition and collaboration. Even more important than these musical concepts is the quality time Tot Rock will provide you and your children in a safe, fun, positive space full of music, laughter, and shared experiences. Music can be a foundation of family learning, so let’s make some joyful noise here at the Appell Center!

MONDAY NIGHT IMPROV CLASS with Chris Myers 
Mondays, October 14 – November 18 
All Ages
Price: $130

Come ready to laugh the day away with local actress and improv comedy wiz Chris Myers while learning classic and new wave improv games that will jostle your brain and tickle your funny bone! The six-week session ends with a performance open to the public on the Capitol Theatre stage.

Ages 8 – 12: 6:00 – 7:00pm
Ages 13 – 18: 7:00 – 8:00pm
Ages 18+: 8:00 – 9:00pm
Performance Date: Monday, November 18 at 7:00pm

JUGGLING & OTHER FUN STUFF with Antonio Briley, Jr.
Saturdays, October 19 - November 9 |10:00am
Ages 8+
Price: $80

Have you ever wanted to learn how to juggle? Balance a bowling pin on your chin? Other things? Taught by local phenomenon and man of many talents Antonio Briley, Jr. (you may know him as Bananaman), this four-week class will give you the opportunity to learn and master all the quirky, interesting, and fun skills you’ve ever imagined... and some you haven’t.

Click HERE to register today for one or more of these amazing and unique workshops they will only experience at the Appell Center! 

Community Engagement 

In July 2022 the Appell Center began a collaboration with Creative Generation, a group committed to pioneering projects in the arts and cultural, education and social change fields to support those organizations driving systemic change in their communities. This work produced an actionable plan elevating knowledge within our community to help inform a set of tools to create a societal hub for arts and cultural education in York County, PA. Listening sessions with key partners and their constituents were conducted, and information gathered from those sessions has helped inform the next steps of our strategic plan in this area.

At the completion of the active phase of this collaboration, the following statement was crafted and made public on our website:

The Appell Center for the Performing Arts seeks to be a cultural hub for the community in York.

We play a vital role in the local ecosystem, collaborating with educational, civic and other cultural organizations, informal networks, and individual artists to create experiences as outlets for healthy, creative expression.

Together, we believe in connecting the arts with education, personal wellbeing and family life.

We seek to build meaningful pathways in arts, cultural and creative learning for the York community through consistent, reliable opportunities which provide

• engagement with a diversity of artistic and cultural forms;
• multi-generational creative participation; and
• transformative experiences for creative youth.

We strive to be a relationship-builder, convener and host.

PARTNER WITH THE APPELL CENTER

There are many ways to join us in partnership, but here are some common starting points:

• Attend a free or low-cost workshop and event. We have workshops and classes where you can pick a price that feels right for you and your family.
• Host an event or program at the Appell Center. Our Community Support Fund helps support local non-profits and mission-aligned projects with reduced rental fees.
  
• Bring a group to one of our performances. The Community ConnecTix program offers complimentary tickets to local nonprofit groups every season.
  
• Invite us to support an event or program. Our team can host tables at your events to promote performing arts opportunities in the community.

Click HERE to learn more about our Discovery Sessions and Community Engagement initiatives, and how you might work with us in partnership to bring one of your ideas to the community at large!

Your health and safety are our priority
The Appell Center will continually monitor all health related concerns with guidance from the Pennsylvania Department of Health. All are encouraged to regularly visit our website or call the Box Office for up-to-date information, a list of Frequently Asked Questions and any specific instructions for your scheduled performance.

Bag check
It is recommended that you do not bring any bags with you in order to expedite entry. Bag checks are mandatory and conducted by our security team. Metal (or wooden) rods will be used to search each bag. Guests will be asked to open and hold their own bags while they are being searched for any items not permitted in the building.

Concessions
Concessions are available at both the Capitol and Strand Theatres. All alcoholic beverages are sold in reusable cups which must be purchased with your first drink. Guests are encouraged to bring their cups back to our concessions stands during future visits to purchase drinks at the refill price. Non-Appell Center cups will not be eligible for refills.

Restrooms
Restrooms are located on both levels of the Strand Theatre and on the first floor of the Capitol Theatre. Accessible restrooms are available in both theatres.

Accessible Services
ADA-compliant seating is offered in several locations. Assistive-listening devices are available for all Strand Theatre shows and select films. These devices can be requested from a member of our Front of House staff when you arrive or by calling the Box Office in advance at 717-846-1111. We also offer audio description and closed captioning for some films. Sign language interpretation may be available when requested at least two weeks in advance. Notify the Box Office of any needs when purchasing tickets. We’re happy to arrange the perfect seats and services for you.

Smoking
The Appell Center is a non-smoking facility, including e-cigarettes and vape pens.

Child booster seats
Complimentary booster seats are only available in the Strand Theatre on a first-come, first-served basis. Please see one of our Ushers when you arrive for assistance. 

Electronic devices
We appreciate your cooperation in silencing all electronic devices before the performance begins.

Photo/recording policy
For most events, photography/recording of any type is prohibited. However, for some events, non-professional, non-flash, photography is permitted. Any adjusted policy will be advertised on signs at the entrance to the venue. The Appell Center reserves the right to confiscate any photo or recording device if policies are ignored. Patrons found possessing professional equipment not expressly authorized will be asked to leave their cameras in their vehicles or will otherwise be escorted from the venue.

Click HERE to learn more about our policies.