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Who's Who in the Cast

Who's Who in Production

Staff for DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Dec 26, 2024 - Dec 29, 2024

Program

Cast

Old Max
EVAN BLACKWELL

Cindy-Lou Who (Alternating)
TRINITY VITTORIA DeVITO, LUCIANA VANDETTE

Papa Who
ETHAN JAMES LYNCH

Mama Who
SARAH MILNAMOW

Grandpa Who
ALEX PERONE

Grandma Who
NATALIE BUSTER

Annie Who (Alternating)
CARA IMPALLOMENI, EMILIE ONG

Citizens of Whoville
Nicole Hale, CHRIS McHUGH, Nick DiSandro,
Maurice Chinnery, Amy Smith, Carey Blackburn

Who Kids
Lexis Trechak, Caroline Morath, Amy Smith, Penelope Burt, Olivia Hellman, Riley Elise Smith, Taylor Anne Drumwright

Young Max
CHAMBERLIN LITTLE

The Grinch
MATT FORBES

SWINGS
E.B. MOTA, NEELY SCOTT

UNDERSTUDIES
For The Grinch: Nick DiSandro; For Old Max: Nick DiSandro, Alex Perone; For Young Max: E. B. Mota, NEELY SCOTT; For Mama Who: Carey Blackburn; For Papa Who: Maurice Chinnery; For Grandma Who: Nicole Hale; For Grandpa Who: CHRIS McHUGH; For Cindy-Lou Who: Cara Impallomeni, Emilie Ong.

Cast

Musical Numbers

Who Likes Christmas?
Citizens of Whoville

This Time of Year
Old Max and Young Max

I Hate Christmas Eve
The Grinch, Young Max, Papa Who, Mama Who,
Grandma Who, Grandpa Who, Cindy-Lou Who, Danny Who, Annie Who and Boo Who

Whatchamawho
The Grinch, Who Kids

Welcome, Christmas*
Citizens of Whoville

I Hate Christmas Eve (Reprise)
The Grinch

It’s the Thought That Counts
Grandma Who, Grandpa Who, Mama Who,
Papa Who, Citizens of Whoville and Who Kids

One of a Kind
The Grinch

Now’s the Time
Papa Who, Mama Who, Grandma Who, Grandpa Who

You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch*
Old Max, Young Max, The Grinch

Santa for a Day
Cindy-Lou Who, The Grinch

You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch* (Reprise)
Old Max

Who Likes Christmas? (Reprise)
Citizens of Whoville

One of a Kind (Reprise)
Young Max, The Grinch, Cindy-Lou Who

This Time of Year (Reprise)
Old Max

Welcome, Christmas* (Reprise)
Citizens of Whoville

Santa for a Day (Reprise)
The Grinch, Cindy-Lou Who and Citizens of Whoville

Who Likes Christmas? (Reprise)
The Grinch, Young Max, Old Max and Whos Everywhere

* Music by Albert Hague and lyrics by Dr. Seuss.
Published by EMI Robbins Catalog, Inc.

Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical will be performed without an intermission

THE GRINCH ORCHESTRA

Music Director, Conductor: PETER LEIGH-NILSEN
Associate Music Director, Keys 1: GIO TIO
Keys 2: ALESSANDRA ALCALA
Reed 1: MARYBETH KERN
Reed 2: MARIA VINCELETTE
Reed 3: MICHAEL RICHTER
Trumpet 1: VICTOR MEDINA
Trumpet 2: CARLOS RAMOS
Trombone: GUILLERMO RAMIREZ
Bass: JOHN CONVERTINO
Drums/Percussion: TRISTAN MARZESKI

Music Coordinator: TALITHA FEHR; TL MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL

The use of any recording device, either audio or video, and the taking of photographs, either with or without flash, is strictly prohibited by law. Please turn off all electronic devices such as cellular phones, beepers and watches prior to the beginning of the performance.

Who's Who in the Cast

MATT FORBES (Grinch). Heralded by GRAMMY-winner Steve Tyrell as “an important new messenger for the Great American Songbook,” Matt’s music can be heard daily on SiriusXM’s ‘Siriusly Sinatra’ and stations around the globe. Training: NYU Tisch, The Second City. Follow Matt on Spotify, YouTube and Instagram/FB @TheMattForbes. A big thank you to Bob, everyone at Murnane and my biggest fans: Mims & Dads

EVAN BLACKWELL (Old Max). National Tour debut. Credits include Little Shop of Horrors (Grandstreet Theatre) and The Hunchback of Notre Dame (The Rev Theatre Co). He recently graduated from Rider University with a BFA in Musical Theatre. Special thanks to Mom and Dad!

CHAMBERLIN LITTLE (Young Max) is a recent graduate from Belmont University with a BFA in Musical Theatre. Theatre: Lefou (Beauty and the Beast) and Bobby Strong (Urinetown). Thank you so much for coming and please enjoy the show! @chamberlin.little

ALEX PERONE (Grandpa Who, u/s Old Max) is making his first appearance in Whoville! Favorite roles include Uncle Louie (Lost in Yonkers), Aaron Fox (Curtains), and Joe Pitt (Angels in America). Alex is also an audiobook narrator with over 200 titles, and an accomplished cartoonist. Love to Lacey.

NATALIE BUSTER (Grandma Who). Favorite roles include Dorothy Brock in 42nd Street, Miss Hannigan in Annie, and Catherine in Checking In. Natalie is a podcaster, a Yoga Therapist, a Death Doula, and founder of The Grounded Actor Project. nataliebuster.com

TRINITY VITTORIA DEVITO (Cindy-Lou Who) is overjoyed to return to Whoville for her second year! Credits: Matilda Jr (Matilda), Beauty & the Beast (Chip), Moana Jr (Pua), Annie Jr (Molly). Thanks to Susan Lipton, Barry Kolker, Annie’s Playhouse, Matt & Tina! Love you, Mom & Dad!

LUCIANA VANDETTE (Cindy-Lou Who) is thrilled to make her national tour debut. Credits: Fresh Kills, Echo Valley, “Fallout,” Terrifier 3, Shut In, “Horton Hears a Who.” Thanks to Murnane Casting, Rebel Creative Group, CESD, Alyson Isbrandtsen, Darby Vincent, Christie Delaney, Donald Rey. @lucy_vandette

SARAH MILNAMOW (Mama Who) is thrilled to be spending her third holiday season in Whoville! Regional: John W. Engeman Theater, Hartford Stage, Goodspeed Opera House. Endless love to her Whoville pals, Mom, Dad, Em, Matthew, and high school theatre teacher, Tom Alera. www.sarahmilnamow.com

ETHAN JAMES LYNCH (Papa Who). First-time Papa! Woo WHO! Credits: Anything Goes (Evelyn Oakleigh, Milton Theatre), 25th Annual…Spelling Bee (Barfée, Hippodrome), Footloose (Willard, Theatre By The Sea), A Midsummer Night’s Dream LIVE! (Puck, Shakespeare Theatre of NJ), Happy Days (Ralph Malph, Arizona Broadway). Ethanjameslynch.com

CARA IMPALLOMENI (Annie Who, u/s Cindy-Lou Who) is thrilled to be making her national tour debut. Favorite roles: Ellen (Man Who Saved Christmas), Dorothy (Wizard of Oz), Michael (Wish Upon A Star), Annie (Annie). Thanks to Mallory (DDO), Leslie, Elana, Ben, Taylor, Laura, Ron Lytle, and all my coaches. @caraimpallomeni

EMILIE ONG (Annie Who, u/s Cindy-Lou Who). Mission Viejo, CA. Regional: A Christmas Story: The Musical (Center Theatre Group), The Sound of Music and Joseph (McCoy Rigby). Recent TV/Film: “Yo Gabba GabbaLand!” Grateful to Five Star Talent Management, DDO, BFF Aldo and God! Miss you Grandma! @emilie.sy.ong

NICOLE HALE (Auntie Who, u/s Grandma Who) is overjoyed to be back in Whoville! National Tour: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Select Regional: Elf, The Full Monty, 9 to 5. Thanks to my Grinch family and ATB Talent! Love to Chris, my family and fur babies! @nicole.r.hale

PENELOPE BURT (Boo Who) is so excited for her second year in Whoville. Her favorite past roles include Belle (Beauty and the Beast) and Serena (Legally Blonde). She’s forever grateful for the support from her family. @penelopeburt_

AMY SMITH (Reno Who/Phyllis Who). Whoville debut! National Tour: Anastasia. Select Regional and New York Credits: Cabaret (The Old Globe), Tuacahn Amphitheatre, CCAE, North Coast Rep, The Argyle, Feinstein’s 54 Below. Film: Kelly in Miracle Valley (in theaters 2022). BYU BFA MT. Thanks to Avalon Artists Group!

MAURICE CHINNERY (Palm Spring Who, u/s Papa Who) is beyond thrilled to be making his national tour debut with Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Previous credits: Mercutio in Romeo & Juliet, Harry the Horse in Guys & Dolls, Jordan in Sender. For my tribe. @m_chinnery

TAYLOR ANNE DRUMWRIGHT (Punky Who) is ecstatic to be returning for her 8th year in Whoville! She would like to thank the whole Xroads team and give a HUGE shoutout to Bob Richard for continuing to believe in her! Much love to her Mom, Dad and little pup Nala! @taydrumwright

RILEY ELISE SMITH (Scallops Who) is delighted to be back in Whoville! Credits: Carnival Cruise Line, RWS Global, & Cedar Fair Entertainment. BFA Dance from Slippery Rock University. Pittsburgh native. Endless gratitude to family, friends, Mom, SLP, & Grinch team. @rileyelisesmith

LEXIS TRECHAK (Betty Who). Betty Lou round 2! Lexi is thrilled to be returning to Whoville for her second year! Previous credits include: Spamalot (Peach State), SpongeBob the Musical (Peach State), Godspell, and Seussical. Much love to my amazing family and friends. Social media: @lexistrechak

CHRIS McHUGH (Buzz Who, u/s Grandpa Who) is thrilled to make his national tour debut! Favorite credits: Jersey Boys (Bob Gaudio), Bye Bye Birdie (Albert), Legally Blonde (Warner), Cabaret, Jesus Christ Superstar, Newsies. Thanks to the Grinch team for this incredible opportunity and to my amazing cast and crew for their support. @chris.mcq

CAREY BLACKBURN (Trixie Who, u/s Mama Who) is a Carolina born, NYC based artist. Credits: Mystic Pizza, Jersey Boys (John W. Engeman Theatre), Blanche and Stella (CU/ Lincoln Center Atrium), Spring Awakening (Serenbe Playhouse), Tokyo Disneyland, Once (Florida Studio Theatre), Macbeth (Thunder Bay Theatre). www.careyblackburn.com

CAROLINE MORATH (Danny Who). National tour debut! Regional: The Sound of Music (Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma), The Prom & Hello, Dolly! (Mcleod Summer Playhouse). Education: BM from Oklahoma City University. Proud Memphian turned New Yorker. www.carolinemorath.com.

OLIVIA HELLMAN (Bugsy Who) is thrilled to make her National tour debut in Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical. BFA: NYU Tisch. Olivia is also a singer-songwriter, and you can find her music on all platforms! Love to Joel, Mommy, and Dy! @oliviarhellman

NICK DiSANDRO (Timey Who, u/s Grinch, u/s Old Max). Favorite previous roles include SpongeBob in The SpongeBob Musical, Grasshopper in James and the Giant Peach, Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, and Bentley Barracuda in Baby Shark’s Big Broadwave Tour. Thanks and love to Mel, Pearl, and John.

E. B. MOTA (Swing, u/s Young Max). A "Triple Threat Training" Teaching Artist from SATX, Eric returns to Whoville w/ 500+ Grinch performances since 2011! NYC: Grinch (MSG); Tours: Grinch, Fame, WOZ; Regional: Grinch (Grand Ol Opry), Forum (Alley Theatre), Midsummer Sueno (Puck, World Premiere), ACL (Paul), WSS (Chino), Hair (Woof). #act2impact

NEELY SCOTT (Swing, u/s Young Max, Dance Captain) is honored to be returning to Whoville. Credits: Scooby-Doo Live! (Velma - Saudi Arabian Nat’l Tour), Annie (Duffy/Child Wrangler - Fireside Theatre), Alice Between (Alice - Alliance Theatre), Chicago (Hunyak - Nashville Reperatory). Peace & love to all. @neelyescott

Who's Who in Production

DR. SEUSS (Writer) was born Theodor Geisel in Springfield, Massachusetts on March 2, 1904. After attending Dartmouth College and Oxford University, he began a career in advertising. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1984, two Emmy awards and three Academy awards, Dr. Seuss was the author and illustrator of 44 books, many of which have been made into audiocassettes, animated television specials and videos. His books include The Cat in the Hat, which infused 236 simple words with rhythm, rhyme and humor, and Green Eggs and Ham which used only 50 words. Even after his death in 1991, Dr. Seuss continues to be the world’s best-selling author of children’s books.

TIMOTHY MASON (Book & Lyrics). Broadway: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (2006 & 2007). Off-Broadway: Levitation, Only You, Babylon Gardens (with Timothy Hutton and Mary-Louise Parker) and The Fiery Furnace (with Julie Harris), all produced by Circle Rep. Regional: the Old Globe, San Diego; Actors Theatre of Louisville; South Coast Rep; Seattle Rep; Victory Gardens, Chicago; the Jungle Theatre and the Guthrie Theatre Lab, Minneapolis; and the Royal National Theatre, London. Tim’s historical thriller, “The Darwin Affair”, is now available from booksellers everywhere.

MEL MARVIN (Composer). Bway; Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, Cymbeline, A History of the American Film, Tintypes (Tony Award® nom.), Yentl, Fascinating Rhythm. Innumerable scores for productions of plays, from Shakespeare (Lincoln Center Theater, Guthrie, A.R.T., Arena Stage, Hartford Stage, McCarter, etc.) to Kushner (Angels in America, Mark Taper Forum), Musicals for young audiences: Little Miss Hollywood, Madeline’s Rescue, Strega Nona Meets Her Match, Mr. Popper’s Penguins, A Cricket in Times Square, Gold. Opera: Guest From the Future, premiered at Bard Summerscape in 2004, and Buwalsky, Opera Spanga, Holland, Yale, the Skirball Center, NYC (2004) Recently: Elmer Gantry at D.C.’s Signature Theatre, Truth and Reconciliation at the O’Neill Theater Center, workshops of Perfect 36. Head Faculty Composer and Director of Production, Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program, Tisch School of the Arts, NYU.

ALBERT HAGUE (Original Composer of “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas”). His music for the original How the Grinch Stole Christmas, especially the songs “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas” are instantly recognized worldwide by young and old alike. His Broadway career includes the standard “Young and Foolish” from the hit show Plain and Fancy as well as Redhead, for which he won the Tony in 1959. His film and TV career started when he was in his late 50s with the role of Professor Shorofsky in the movie Fame and the “Fame” TV series, and continued with many small roles in movies such as Space Jam and The Story of Us. Born in 1920 in Berlin, he escaped the Nazis via music scholarships in Rome and Cincinnati and settled in NY. The music from The Grinch is his most enduring achievement.

MATT AUGUST (Director) is currently the Artistic Director of Arizona Theatre Company. His productions have broken box-office records on Broadway (How the Grinch Stole Christmas), played Off-Broadway, in many major Regional theatres, in festivals, on National Tours, at the Grand Ol’ Opry and three holiday seasons at Madison Square Garden. They have been featured on television, radio and been performed at the White House for President Bush and several Veteran organizations. He has directed World Premieres, American Premieres, Regional Premieres that have been recognized with nominations and awards from LA’s Ovation, Washington DC’s Helen Hayes, Arizona’s Mac, San Francisco’s Bay Area Critics, Broadway World, Utah’s Audience Choice and Australia’s Helpmann Awards. His work has appeared on Year End Top-Ten lists for the LA Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Huffington Post, Arizona Republic, Oakland Tribune, Tucson Sun, San Jose Mercury News and NPR/KQED. He has been awarded fellowships and residencies from the Old Globe Theatre, Drama League, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The Acting Company, Robert Wilson’s Watermill Center, the Juilliard School, and San Francisco’s Zen Center. In addition to theatre, he was awarded the Panavision New Filmmakers Grant and directed the Award Winning short family film “How to Get to Candybar” which has played at festivals around the world. He recently directed the American Regional Premiers of King Charles III and In the Heights; the world premiere of Discord-The Gospel According to Jefferson, Dickens and Tolstoy, Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, and Norris’ Clybourne Park. He was the Associate Director to Jack O’Brien on three Broadway shows.

BOB RICHARD (Choreographer & Co-Director) of the Broadway and tour productions of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! for the past 19 years. Off Broadway he directed and choreographed Inventing Mary Martin: The Revue of a Lifetime (Joe A. Callaway Award nomination) and The Road to Qatar. He has directed at North Shore Music Theatre, Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, and Theatre By The Sea, including productions of Peter Pan, The Music Man, Beauty and the Beast, and Chicago, winning several awards. He has choreographed at The 5th Avenue Theatre, Theatre Under The Stars, and Pioneer Theatre Company, and internationally in Shanghai, Beijing, and Singapore. Mr. Richard’s television and film credits include “LazyTown,” “The Tonight Show,” “The Today Show,” “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade,” and the Big Apple Film Festival. He is also a guest master instructor at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. He has received a Footlight Award, Gypsy Rose Lee Award, Ivey Award, Ernie Award, and San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Award. Mr. Richard’s career has encompassed dancing, teaching master classes worldwide, directing, and choreographing for over 41 years. Christmas lives in the dreams of children.

JOHN LEE BEATTY (Scenic Designer). His 115 Broadway productions include: Junk, Disgraced, Other Desert Cities, Venus in Fur, Chicago, Good People, Proof, Doubt, The Color Purple, The Sisters Rosensweig, A Delicate Balance, The Heiress, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Talley’s Folly, Burn This, Fifth of July, Rabbit Hole, Penn & Teller and more. Education: Brown, Yale School of Drama. Awards: Tony, Obie, Outer Critics, Drama Desk, Theater Hall of Fame.

ROBERT MORGAN (Costume Designer). Broadway: The Full Monty, Imaginary Friends, I’m Not Rappaport and Sherlock’s Last Case. Off-Broadway: Saturn Returns and Pride’s Crossing, Lincoln Center; The Loves of Anatol, Circle in the Square. 101 Dalmatians. Forty years of designing for regional theatres across the U.S; founding Associate Artist, Old Globe Theatre, San Diego.

CRAIG STELZENMULLER (Lighting Designer) is a New York based Lighting Designer. Broadway Associate credits include: Sweeney Todd, Grey House, Almost Famous, MJ, A Christmas Carol, Springsteen, The Minutes, Hillary & Clinton, Boys in the Band, Pretty Woman, Charlie…Chocolate Factory, Cats, School of Rock, An Act of God, Gigi, Gentleman’s Guide…, I’ll Eat You Last…, and Wonderland. Recent: Here We Are (The Shed), Beauty and the Beast (International Tour). Faculty at Studio School of Design. Graduate: UNC School of the Arts.

JOSHUA D. REID (Sound Designer) is a sound and systems designer, based in New York City. He holds dual citizenship with the United States and Canada, and has worked extensively on Broadway, Off-Broadway, National Tours, International Productions and Sound System Installations. Recent design selections include RENT (Stratford Festival), A Christmas Carol (Broadway w/Jefferson Mays, Tony Nomination, Outer Critics Circle Award), Ragtime (Calgary Philharmonic), Million Dollar Quartet (Theatre Calgary), A Little Night Music (Arizona Opera), The Color Purple (National Tour), Girlfriend (TheatreWorks Hartford, Connecticut Critics Circle Award), A Christmas Carol (Geffen Playhouse, LA Drama Critics Circle Award, LA Ovation Award), Jerry Springer: The Opera (Signature Theatre), A Time Like This (Carnegie Hall). Full credentials listed at ReidSoundDesign.com

JOSHUA ROSENBLUM (Vocal Arrangements and Incidental Music). Broadway: Miss Saigon, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, Wonderful Town, The Music Man, Falsettos, Anything Goes. Off Broadway (composer/lyricist): BUSH IS BAD, Fermat’s Last Tango, Einstein’s Dreams (Drama Desk nomination). Pianist: New York Pops, City Center Encores! Faculty member: NYU (conducting), Yale (composition). Contributing writer: Opera News. Education: B.A. in Music (summa cum laude) and M.Mus. in Piano, both from Yale. Wonderful family: Joanne, Julian, Phoebe

DAVID KRANE (Dance Music Arrange-ments) created the dance music and additional score for the Academy Award–winning “Chicago” and the film of “Nine”; created the musical score adaptation for Disney’s “Into the Woods” starring Meryl Streep; produced and arranged Michelle Williams’s vocals for “My Week with Marilyn”; and composed Aspire with Stephen Cole, the first American musical produced in the Middle East. Their musical comedy about that incredible experience, The Road to Qatar!, was produced in Dallas, New York City, and the Edinburgh Festival. It is licensed by josef-weinberger.com, and the album, produced by jayrecords.com, is available on iTunes. Mr. Krane’s many Broadway credits include Cabaret, On the Twentieth Century, and She Loves Me. His latest work is in Disney’s “Mary Poppins Returns” and his own new original musical, Goin’ Hollywood (goinhollywood.com). davidkrane.com

PETER LEIGH-NILSEN (Musical Super-visor, Music Director, Conductor). National/International Tours: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (U.S.), My Fair Lady (China), The Producers (U.S.), Guys and Dolls (U.S.), Bring It On: The Musical (U.S./Tokyo), and Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida (Taiwan). Regional: Peter Pan (NorthShore Music Theatre), She Loves Me (The Princeton Festival), Chicago (Theatre By The Sea). He recorded keyboards for the Original Broadway recording of How The Grinch... (Sony Masterworks), and teaches with The Broadway Experience (Tokyo/NYC) and The American Musical Theatre Dance Company. Love to Richard and Maggie.

MURNANE CASTING (Casting) is a casting office in New York City, founded by Chad Eric Murnane. We specialize in casting theatre, film, and television projects nationwide, with a focus on developing new works and collaborating with emerging creators. Our mission is to curate exceptional ensembles of artists in a relaxed and imaginative casting environment. Learn more at www.murnanecasting.com

PEARSON CASTING CSA (Additional Casting). Won 'Best Casting In Regional Theatre' at the CDG Awards for their work on Rent. UK/European Theatre Includes: Titanique, Starlight Express, Operation Mincemeat, SIX, Superyou!, Lizzie, Fly More Than You Fall, The Whistling, Chicago, The Phantom of the Opera, House Of Cleopatra, Play On!, Bluey’s Big Play, 42 Balloons. US Theatre includes: Pretty Woman, Clue.

JAYNA NEAGLE (Executive Producer). For Cirque du Soleil: ’Twas the Night Before, Paramour (Broadway, Hamburg); The Wiz (NBC production). For BASE Entertainment: Arrabal (Buenos Aires, Toronto), Jersey Boys (Johannesburg, Asian tour), Priscilla Queen of the Desert (São Paulo), The Lion King (Singapore), Jerry Mitchell’s Peepshow (Las Vegas), Wayne Brady: Making Sh%@ Up (Las Vegas).

DEANA MARIE KIRSCH (General Manager) is excited to return to the magic of Whoville this season. Las Vegas credits include: Absinthe, Jersey Boys, BAZ, Mat Franco: Magic Reinvented Nightly, Magic Mike Live, and Criss Angel Mindfreak. Select Regional and Tour credits: A Chorus Line, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Wonderland, Annie, and TINA - The Tina Turner Musical.

HEATHER CHOCKLEY (Production Manager) joined the CXL team after having toured, both nationally and internationally, for 15 years. After that lifetime on the road, she finds she likes not living out of a suitcase the whole time. Now based in the DC metro area, she also does a bit of political event work, and shares the crew member recruiting responsibilities at CXL.

KATERYNA VIAVATTINE (Production Stage Manager). National tour credits: Anastasia, Escape to Margaritaville, The Spongebob Musical, The King and I, and A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder. Very excited to spend this holiday season in Whoville. All my love to Keaton!

CASEY FORT (Assistant Stage Manager) is ecstatic to be making his touring debut in Whoville. Being a recent graduate from DePaul University, he freelances in Chicago while also working on the stage crew at The Santa Fe Opera. Because and for mentors, friends, teachers, family.

JAMES NEAL (Company Manager). Just finished the 1st National Tour of Disney’s Frozen. His other previous credits include Disney’s Aladdin (North American Tour), OKLAHOMA! (2019 Tony Award Winning Revival) National Tour, Charlie…Chocolate Factory and many other magical opportunities. Much love to his family.

COLE ROBERTS (Assistant Company Manager). Tour managing since 2012, she specializes in music and circus. Her 6-year-old daughter, Brie, joins for most of her tour adventures across the country. Atlanta is home, but she's worked in 48 states. "Go with all your heart."

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