In the rather small, yet breathtaking galaxy of Broadway, word about talent - and successful musical theatre programs - spreads as quickly as a hit show. In a sort of symbiotic relationship, the program produces successful Broadway performers, composers and producers, who, in turn, shed a positive light on the program. "Our alumni are our ambassadors," said Wagner. "The next generation of musical theater performers are watching them, asking ‘Where did they go to school?'" Joining Wagner, Madama, Westphal, and Goodrich on the creative team for the 25th Anniversary Concert is sound designerScott Stauffer, whose work has been heard on Broadway in The Rivals, Contact and Marie Christine and at UM in the Department's 2007 production of The Who's Tommy.
Asst. Professor of Theatre & Drama Christianne Myers serves as costume coordinator. Mark Allen Berg, whose work was last seen in The Who's Tommy, designs lights. Nancy Uffner, production stage manager for University Productions who worked on Arcs in Time and the annual SMTD Collage Concert, serves as stage manager.
Main floor and mezzanine seating for the concert is sold out. Tickets prices for remaining reserved seating in the rear balcony sections of Hill Auditorium are $16 with students $9 with ID. Tickets are available in person at the League Ticket Office, located within the Michigan League. The Ticket Office is open from 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday and 10am-1pm on Saturday.
Order by phone at (734) 764-2538. All major credit cards are accepted. Tickets may also be ordered online at www.music.umich.edu. Hill Auditorium, located at 825 N. University, is accessible to patrons in wheelchairs and features an assisted listening system.
Department of Musical Theatre 25th Anniversary Concert on Saturday, March 21 at 8 PM
Hill Auditorium, located at 825 N. University, Ann ArborWHO: UM Department of Musical Theatre, members of the UM University Symphony Band Director: Brent Wagner Costume Coordinator: Christianne Myers Music Director: Cynthia Kortman Westphal Lighting Designer: Mark Allen Berg Choreographer: Linda Goodrich Sound Design: Scott StaufferStaging: Mark MadamaStage Manager: Nancy Uffner
CAST (subject to change): Current Musical Theatre Students (list available upon request) Musical Theatre Alumni scheduled to perform - Becky Bahling ('99), Stanley Bahorek (‘03), Courtney Balan ('00), Jenni Barber (‘05), Cathryn Basile ('04), Joel T. Bauer ('07), Darren Biggart ('08), Nick Blaemire (‘08), Todd Buonopane (‘00), David Burtka ('97), Matthew Chellis ('87), Christy Faber ('02), Barrett Foa (‘99), Monique French ('03), Alexander Gemignani ('01), Susan Grady ('98), Danny Gurwin ('94), Kate Guyton ('95), Rachel Hoffman ('99), Anne Horak (‘08), Eric Jackson ('00), Celia Keenan-Bolger ('00), Marc Kessler ('94), Ian Knauer ('90), Chelsea Krombach ('05), Max Kumangai ('08), Doug LaBrecque ('88), Jody Madaras ('93), Sean McKnight ('99), Marisa Meyer ('04), Andy Mientus ('08), Eric Millegan ('95), Shina Ann Morris (‘08), Sydney Morton (‘08),Jessica Mary Murphy ('00), Brynn O'Malley ('03), Susan Owen ('93), Justin Paul (‘07), Annie Ramsey ('02), Matthew Rego ('92), Daniel Reichard ('00), Josh Rhodes (‘93), Natalie Ross ('02), Darryl Semira (‘01), Alexis Sims ('05), Dani Spieler ('07), Brian Spitulnik ('05), Beth Thompson, Toni Trucks ('03), Jake Wilson ('07), Michael Zahler ('05)
TICKETS: $35.00, $32.00, and $25.00 seating is SOLD OUT. $16.00 seats remaining. $9 student seating. Students must provide identification when purchasing tickets. There is a limit of two tickets per ID.BOX OFFICE: (734) 764-2538 League Ticket Office - 911 N. University, Ann Arbor Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturday 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM American Express, MasterCard, Visa, Discover are accepted.
