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WINTER/SPRING
February 10 – June 10, 2023
STEVICOMEDYE RAY’CABARETS
Experience the magic of this new musical based on the
beloved animated film!
You won’t want to miss this riveting tale of
optimistic young Fievel’s adventure to America LIVE on stage!
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An unexpected
storybook musical
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Into the
Book and lyrics by Itamar Moses
Music and lyrics by Michael Mahler and Alan Schmuckler
Woods
music and lyrics by
Based on the Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment animated film STEPHEN SONDHEIM
A Children’s Theatre Company Commissioned book by JAMES LAPINE
World Premiere Production directed by SARNA LAPINE
In association with Universal Theatrical Group June 17 – August 13
Music Supervision by Andrea Grody
Choreography by Katie Spelman
Directed by Taibi Magar
Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures
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OPENS JUNE 2023
ON THE MAIN STAGE
Book by Music by Lyrics by
BOB and CHAD MATTHEW CHAD
MARTIN BEGUELIN SKLAR BEGUELIN
Based on the original concept by JACK VIERTEL
Originally Produced on Broadway by
BILL DAMASCHKE, DORI BERINSTEIN and JACK LANE
Artistic Director: MICHAEL BRINDISI
Choreographer: TAMARA KANGAS ERICKSON*
Music Director: ANDY KUST
Scenic Designer: NAYNA RAMEY**
Costume Designer: RICH HAMSON
Lighting Designer: SUE ELLEN BERGER
Sound Designer: RUSS HAYNES
“IT SINGS, IT MOVES,
Hair Designer: AMANDA LEVENS
Production Stage Manager: THOMAS SCHUMACHER*
IT REALLY ROCKS!” * Chanhassen Dinner Theatres is a professional company
presenting members of Actors’ Equity Association.
** Member of the United Scenic Artists Union
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THE COMPANY the prom MUSIC the prom
FROM THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, MICHAEL BRINDISI
W SETTING & MUSICAL NUMBERS
hen I first saw this play a couple of years ago, I was most taken with how it reminded
me of the musicals I grew up on. It was a book driven, very funny, original score...
A Musical Comedy. It was so refreshing. Then on top of all that, this is a musical SETTING: New York City and Edgewater, Indiana
about something that’s relevant today. A good friend of mine asked me why I picked this
show. I said, “Because it’s important and I care about the future.” The meaning for me is
summed up in the second act, in the script on page 92, when Trent and the kids discuss
ACT I
what there is in life that we don’t control. I guess you would call it fate. There are dots in our “Changing Lives” . . . . . . . . . . DEE DEE ALLEN, BARRY GLICKMAN, ENSEMBLE
lives that are connected by something in the cosmos. Some call it God. As a Christian and
a spiritual person, it really moved me. I was drawn to a scene in the Netflix movie, by a grove “Changing Lives” (Reprise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . DEE DEE ALLEN, BARRY GLICKMAN,
of cherry blossoms that Emma and Alyssa ran through. Perhaps I was the only person in the ANGIE DICKINSON, TRENT OLIVER
world who knew nothing about the significance of cherry blossoms, so I Googled it. Wow! “Just Breathe” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EMMA NOLAN
The cherry blossom is a Japanese tree that blooms once a year for a few short weeks and then
the blooms die. In Japan this has come to represent how beautiful, yet short life is and how “It’s Not About Me” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DEE DEE ALLEN, BARRY GLICKMAN,
we should live it to its fullest. I had to have a nod to the cherry blossom in our play. The Prom ANGIE DICKINSON, TRENT OLIVER, ENSEMBLE
to me is about love, acceptance, fate, embracing who you are and living your life to its fullest. “Dance with You”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EMMA NOLAN, ALYSSA GREENE
“The Acceptance Song”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DEE DEE ALLEN, BARRY GLICKMAN,
CAST ANGIE DICKINSON, TRENT OLIVER, ENSEMBLE
“You Happened”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . EMMA NOLAN, ALYSSA GREENE, ENSEMBLE
OLIVIA KEATING Janet Hayes Trow*
DEE DEE ALLEN Jodi Carmeli* “We Look to You” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PRINCIPAL HAWKINS
REPORTER ONE Tony Vierling* “Tonight Belongs to You”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BARRY GLICKMAN, EMMA NOLAN,
SHELDON SAPERSTEIN Jay Albright* MRS. GREEN, ENSEMBLE
BARRY GLICKMAN Tod Petersen*
ANGIE DICKINSON Helen Anker* ACT II
TRENT OLIVER Shad Hanley* Entr’acte. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ORCHESTRA
EMMA NOLAN Monty Hays
“Zazz” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ANGIE DICKINSON, EMMA NOLAN
MRS. GREENE Tiffany Cooper*
REPORTER TWO Mark King* “The Lady’s Improving” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DEE DEE ALLEN
PRINCIPAL HAWKINS JoeNathan Thomas* “Love Thy Neighbor”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TRENT OLIVER, ENSEMBLE
KAYLEE Laura Rudolph* “Alyssa Greene”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ALYSSA GREENE
SHELBY Daysha Ramsey “Barry Is Going to Prom” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BARRY GLICKMAN
ALYSSA GREENE Maya Richardson*
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NICK Dylan Rugh* “Unruly Heart” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EMMA NOLAN, ENSEMBLE
KEVIN Mitchell Douglas “It’s Time to Dance”. . . . . . . . . . . EMMA NOLAN, ALYSSA GREENE, ENSEMBLE
MOTEL CLERK John Trow*
ENSEMBLE KateMarie Andrews,
Tommy Benson*, Noah Coon,
BAND
Michael Gruber*, Matthew Hall*, CONDUCTOR/KEYBOARD I: ANDY KUST
Javari Horne, Tyson Insixiengmai, REEDS: Stan Scott • REEDS: Zelda Younger • TRUMPET: Bob Hallgrimson
Mark King*, Linda Talcott Lee*, DRUMS: Josh Carlson • GUITAR: Kris Anderson • BASS: David Berg
Kayli Lucas, Abby Magalee*, PERCUSSION: Matt Barber • KEYBOARD: Richard Long
Ann Michels*, Joey Miller*, Keyboard/Associate Conductor: Elise Santa
Andrea Mislan*, Lussi Pearl,
Kersten Rodau*, Andre Shoals*,
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres is proud to present live musical accompaniment for its productions.
Sam Stoll*, Janet Hayes Trow*, The musicians are members of the Twin Cities Musicians Union, Local 30-73 of the American
Tony Vierling* Federation of Musicians.
*Chanhassen Dinner Theatres is a professional company
presenting members of Actors’ Equity Association.
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THE COMPANY the prom BIOGRAPHIES the prom
UNDERSTUDIES MONTY HAYS (they/ TOD PETERSEN (he/
Understudies never substitute for listed players unless posted. he) (Emma Nolan) is him) (Barry Glickman)
EMMA NOLAN: Lussi Pearl; ALYSSA GREENE: KateMarie Andrews; thrilled to be making was recently seen at
DEE DEE ALLEN: Kersten Rodau*, Ann Michels* (2nd Cover); their CDT debut! CDT playing Mayor
BARRY GLICKMAN: Mark King*; TRENT OLIVER: Michael Gruber*, Matthew Hall* (2nd Cover); They have previously Shinn in The Music
worked at Children’s Man. He’s also played
ANGIE DICKINSON: Andrea Mislan*, Linda Talcott Lee* (2nd Cover);
Theatre Company (The at Theater Latté Da,
PRINCIPAL HAWKINS: Andre Shoals*; SHELDON SAPERSTEIN: Mark King*;
Wizard of Oz, How the Ordway, Children’s
MRS. GREENE: Kayli Lucas; SHELBY: Abby Magalee*; KAYLEE: Javari Horne; NICK: Sam Stoll*; Grinch Stole Christmas, Theatre Company,
KEVIN: Tyson Insixiengmai; TEEN DANCER SWINGS: Tommy Benson*, Andrea Mislan* Alice in Wonderland), Artistry Theater (The History Theatre, Illusion Theatre, Artistry
Music Man, Shrek the Musical), and Guthrie and Duluth Playhouse. His holiday show,
PRODUCTION STAFF Theater (A Christmas Carol). They are a A Christmas Carole Petersen, has been a
General Manager: SOLVEIG THEIS recent theatre graduate of Saint Paul Twin Cities’ favorite for over 20 years. Tod is
Conservatory for the Performing Artists. also a writer, director and teacher. Along with
Production Stage Manager: THOMAS SCHUMACHER*
They would like to thank their mentors, their his husband, actor Ryan Lee, he’s taught music
Production Coordinator: SUE ELLEN BERGER friends, and their family for endless support and theater to kids in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Publicity: JENNIFER WEISMANN, OWL Marketing and love. They also hope that you enjoy and San Juancito, Honduras. Peace.
Technical Director: LOGAN JAMBIK The Prom!
HELEN ANKER (she/
Assistant Stage Manager: JOHN TROW* MAYA RICHARDSON her) (Angie Dickinson)
Assistants to the Choreographer: MARK KING*, JOEY MILLER* (she/they) (Alyssa is thrilled to return to
Dance Captain: MARK KING* Greene) was just seen as the Twin Cities where
Intimacy Director: DOUG SCHOLZ-CARLSON* Ariel in Footloose and is she played Guenevere
ASL Consulting: SARAH M. HOUGE AND AIR THYMES INTERPRETING so excited to be back at in Camelot at CDT and
CDT for The Prom! She Eliza in My Fair Lady
Properties Director: LAURA WILHELM holds a BFA in Music at Guthrie Theater. She
Properties Asst: ABBEE WARMBOE Theatre from Viterbo comes directly from
Asst. Technical Director: IAN COMMINS University and was playing Tanya in Mamma Mia! in the UK
Lead Carpenter: KIRK G. ERICKSON recently on tour with Paw Patrol Live! as and International Tour. She originates from
Carpenter: DAN ERICKSON Zuma, now streaming on Paramount+. When the UK where she performed in 12 West End
not on stage, she finds great joy as a freelance shows, in the US on Broadway and in many
Scenic Charge Artist: ANGELIQUE POWERS choreographer and teaching artist. “Your regional shows. She has written and performs
Painters: ELIZA HAUS, JACELYN ANNE STEWART heart is the softest place on earth. Take care a one-woman play about the life of Audrey
Costume Shop Manager: SUSAN FICK of it.” -Nayyirah Waheed. Hepburn, The Essence of Audrey. She is so
Costume Assistant: SARAH BISSONETTE Instagram: @mayarichardsun excited to be back in the city she holds so close
to her heart!
Wardrobe: LAINE VANDEN BOOM, BECCA HUNKINS, RYLEY WHITESIDE
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JODI CARMELI (she/
Drapers/First Hands: BARBARA PORTINGA, JODY ROSQUIST, her) (Dee Dee Allen) SHAD HANLEY (he/
YELENA ROWEN, ANNIE RUPPRECHT, JEANNE SCHWARTZ thanks Michael, Tamara him) (Trent Oliver) is
Stitchers: CAROL BENNETT, DORISANN SOLSETH and Andrew for the gift thrilled to be at CDT in
Wig Maintenance: AMANDA LEVENS, LEX PATTON, TRACY SWENSON of returning to the CDT this role which he finds
stage. Jodi holds a unnervingly “meta.”
Head Electrician/Crew Chief/Followspot Operator: QUINN BERGER master’s degree in After too many years
Head Electrician/Followspot Operator: KEN CLEMONS Education and teaches in NYC full of flops and
Tech Specialist: ERIC HOWE at MNIC High School. nervous breakdowns,
Follow Me Systems Specialist: RYAN HOFFA At Chanhassen, she played the Narrator/ Shad limped home to
Joseph, Kira/Xanadu, Rusty/Footloose, Minnesota where he was remodeled as an
Electricians: DYLAN BRAIEDY, JESS COIL, AARON DYKEMA,
Peggy Sawyer/42nd Street, Lily/Annie, actor and human being at The Duluth
KATE EICHHORST, JASON MILLNER, MAGS SCANLON,
Maria/West Side Story. Other: Sandy/ Playhouse, Lyric Opera of the North, Artistry,
AUSTIN SCHOENFELDER, TASHA SINGH, NOAH SOLFEST, JACK SPELTZ European Tour of Grease, Star to Be/National History Theatre, and CDT (as Oliver Hix in
Sound Engineers: RUSS HAYNES, JOHN STEITZ, JULIE ZUMSTEG Tour of Annie, Mark’s Mom/Maureen in Rent The Music Man and Coach Dunbar in
COVID Safety Officer/Lab Director: QUINN BERGER on Broadway and Sugar in the National Tour Footloose). When not on stage, Shad is a
Stage Shifters: TOMMY BENSON*, NOAH COON of Some Like it Hot. Love to her children monologue coach with TCMTT. This
Luke, Naomi, Aaron, parents, Zeev and Tonette. performance is dedicated to his cats.
*Chanhassen Dinner Theatres is a professional company
presenting members of Actors’ Equity Association.
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BIOGRAPHIES the prom BIOGRAPHIES the prom
JAY ALBRIGHT ANN MICHELS MARK KING JOEY MILLER (he/
(Sheldon) has performed (she/her) (Ensemble) (Ensemble) was last seen him) (Ensemble/Asst.
here at Chanhassen is thrilled to be back for on Chanhassen Dinner Choreographer)
Dinner Theatres in The CDT’s, The Prom. Since Theatres’ Main Stage in Chanhassen Dinner
Music Man, Mamma 2004, she’s been in over Footloose. His Main Theatres; Footloose,
Mia!, The Producers, 15 CDT productions, Stage roles have Mamma Mia!, Holiday
The Sound of Music, with favorite roles included: Lumiére in Inn, Disney’s Newsies,
Anything Goes, Jesus including, Mary Disney’s Beauty and the and Beauty and the
Christ Superstar and Poppins (Disney’s Mary Beast, Bert in Disney’s Beast. Theater Latté Da;
many other shows. Locally, he’s performed Poppins), Marian Paroo (The Music Man), Mary Poppins, Chef Louis in Disney’s The Chicago. Artistry; Songs for a New World.
at the Guthrie, Frank Theatre, Jungle Theater, Linda Mason (Holiday Inn), and Hannah Little Mermaid, Cosmo in Singin’ in the The Ordway; West Side Story, A Chorus Line,
History Theatre, Penumbra Theatre and Brown (Easter Parade). When not on Rain and Carmen Ghia in The Producers. White Christmas, Pirates of Penzance.
Illusion Theater. Regionally, he’s performed at theatrical stages, Ann can be found singing Other favorites are: Nachum in Fiddler on the Choreography: Artistry; Shrek. The Ordway;
The People’s Light and Theatre Company, with the George Maurer Jazz group, or out in Roof, Sir Evelyn in Anything Goes, Xanadu Gotta Dance. The Old Log; Gentleman’s
Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Hope Summer the world photographing humans and local and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. Proud Guide...Murder. Cedar Summerstock; Seussical.
Theatre and The Old Creamery. He lives in wildlife. “Thanks to my friends and family for member of Actors’ Equity Association. Joey is also a licensed massage therapist. AEA.
South Minneapolis with his wife, child and all your love and support.”
two dogs. ANDRE SHOALS LINDA TALCOTT LEE
KERSTEN RODAU (Ensemble) has (she/her) (Ensemble)
JOENATHAN (Ensemble) is excited to appeared in CDT’s Broadway: Jerome
THOMAS (Principal be a part of The Prom The Music Man, Sister Robbins’ Broadway
Hawkins) is joyously after playing roller- Act, Joseph and the (original cast), Disney’s
back at Chanhassen, skating Betty Blast in Amazing Technicolor Beauty and the Beast
having performed Footloose for the past Dreamcoat and (original cast, Silly Girl,
previously in 42nd year. Favorite CDT roles Disney’s Newsies,
include Donna Sheridan dance captain), The
Street and Phantom. Beauty and the Beast
Locally Thomas has in Mamma Mia!, Goodbye Girl (original
and The Little Mermaid. Other credits cast), Seussical. CDT: Disney’s Mary
worked The Ordway, Medda Larkin in Disney’s Newsies, and Ursula
include: Marjorie Prime (PRIME Poppins, CATS, West Side Story, Swing.
Guthrie, Artistry, Mixed Blood, Illusion, and in Disney’s The Little Mermaid. She’s also
History theaters, to name a few, as well as Productions), Jelly’s Last Jam, To Let Go Guthrie: My Fair Lady, Roman Holiday,
performed at Guthrie Theater (H.M.S.
Regional Theater and Film, the latest being and Fall, Man of LaMancha, Ragtime, Peter She Loves Me. Ordway: A Christmas Story,
Pinafore, She Loves Me, Sweeney Todd),
Disney’s “Everyday St. Nick.” Most recently & the Starcatcher, AIDA, Next Festival Cinderella. Fitzgerald: The Wild Party
Ordway Center (The Pirates of Penzance,
seen locally in Iphigenia at Aulis (Ten (Theatre Latté Da), Rocky Horror Show Regional: Joseph and the Amazing
Damn Yankees, The Sound of Music), Park (Cardinal Theatricals). Director’s credits
Thousand Things); and Annie (Children’s Square (Ragtime, Side Show), Artistry (Funny Technicolor Dreamcoat with Donny
Theatre Company). Thomas has come full include A Raisin in the Sun (Guthrie Osmond, West Side Story (Anybodys),
Girl, Little Women), and Minnesota Theater). Andre is also a teaching artist and
circle, considering his first acting job in the Orchestra (Carousel, Peer Gynt). A Chorus Line (Maggie, Connie). Emmy
Twin Cities was right here at Chanhassen mentor for the Hennepin Theatre Trust Award for choreographing The Comedy Hall
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some 20 years ago! TIFFANY COOPER “Spotlight Education.” of Fame with Jason Alexander.
(she/her) (Mrs. Greene) LAURA RUDOLPH
MICHAEL GRUBER is thrilled to make her TONY VIERLING
(Ensemble) is delighted (she/her) (Kaylee) is (Ensemble) has appeared
CDT debut. Regional thrilled to be on the
to be back performing credits: Guthrie Theater in over 45 productions at
at Chanhassen Dinner CDT stage! Favorite Chanhassen Dinner
and MN Black Circle CDT credits include:
Theatres. He has also Theater, also Mamma Theatres, as well as 20
worked at the Guthrie Grease (Sandy), Disney’s productions at the
Mia!, In The Next The Little Mermaid
Theater, History Guthrie and Ordway
Room, Clybourne (Ariel), Hello, Dolly!
Theatre, Theater Latté theatres. Regional credits
Da, Ordway and Park, Guys and Dolls, The Tempest, (Irene), All Shook Up include Papermill
Artistry. Before moving to Minneapolis, When Shakespeare’s Ladies Meet, Fences, (Natalie), Mamma Mia! The Music Man, Playhouse in New Jersey, TUTS in Houston,
Michael lived in New York City, appearing in Cinderella, South Pacific, The Buddy Holly Footloose, Holiday Inn, Disney’s Beauty and Minnesota Opera, Kentucky Opera, Louisiana
nine Broadway shows over a 23-year period. Show. Broadway: Tony-nominated musical the Beast, Mary Poppins, Newsies, Sister Act Opera, as well as dancing at Disneyland,
He also works as a choreographer, director, Bombay Dreams. International: Grease Das and Joseph…Dreamcoat. National Tour: Holland America Cruise Line and National
musical director, composer and vocal coach. Musical, Porgy and Bess. TV: appearances on Nunset Boulevard; Guthrie: South Pacific, Tours of A Chorus Line and Little House on
He is grateful for all the diverse opportunities ABC, NBC networks. A proud SAG-AFTRA/ Roman Holiday, H.M.S. Pinafore; Old Log: the Prairie. Proud member of Actors’ Equity
that the Twin Cities’ theater community AEA member. A teaching artist at the Ordway. Million Dollar Quartet (Dyanne). “Love to Association for 36 years.
provides to local artists. BS at Murray State. Tiffanycooper.com Eric, Sally and my family!” Proud AEA member.
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BIOGRAPHIES the prom BIOGRAPHIES the prom
JANET HAYES TROW DAYSHA RAMSEY MATTHEW HALL ANDREA MISLAN
(she/her) (Olivia (she/her) (Shelby) is (he/him) (Ensemble) is (Ensemble) CDT:
Keating, Ensemble) ecstatic to be back after thrilled to be returning Footloose, The Music
Off-Off Broadway: appearing in The Music to the Chanhassen stage Man, Irving Berlin’s
Amas’ Rep (The Buck Man, Footloose and after his debut as Holiday Inn. Ordway:
Stops Here), Radio City now, The Prom! She Willard in Footloose. Disney’s Beauty and the
Music Hall (Christmas received her BFA in Other credits include: Beast, Smokey Joe’s Cafe.
Spectacular), American Musical Theatre at the Little Women (John Guthrie: Guys and Dolls,
Hawaii Cruises University of Minnesota Brooke) at Artistry Cyrano de Bergerac,
(Broadway Songbook), St. Louis’ Goldenrod Duluth. Other credits include Duluth Theater, Playlist Singer/Dancer at Carnival West Side Story. International Tour Chicago
Showboat (The Drunkard) Crystal Palace, Playhouse: Smokey Joe’s Cafe (BJ and Cruise Lines, Be More Chill (Jake D.) the Musical. Cirque du Soleil: Viva Elvis.
Aspen (performer/writer/choreographer). Ensemble) The Mountaintop (Camae), Grease at Minneapolis Musical Theater, Spring Celine Dion’s A New Day - Live in Las Vegas.
Locally: The Guthrie (Guys and Dolls, Roman (Cha-Cha DiGregorio). University of Awakening (Georg) at Shoot the Glass Collide Theatrical: Dracula, Le Petit Moulin,
Holiday) Ordway (The Sound of Music) Minnesota Duluth: BARE The Musical (Kyra), Theater, Shrek the Musical (Donkey) and Dance ’Til You Drop (History Theater).
History Theatre (Watermelon Hill), Elision The Little Prince (Rose/Snake), Sister Act Disney’s Newsies (Davey) at Ashland Regional Theater: White Christmas (Pioneer
Theatre (If the Spirit Moves), CDT’s Fireside (Tina). Empire Theatre Company: Heathers Productions. “Thanks to my whole family Theater Company); White Christmas, Peter
(The Rainmaker, Brighton Beach Memoirs), (MTV Girl and Ensemble), Hairspray for their unconditional love and support!” Pan (CFRT). Royal Winnipeg Ballet (Corps).
and the CDT Main Stage, where The Prom (Lorraine, Dynamite Girl, Ensemble). Instagram: @matthewzacharyhall
TV: The Toy Castle, The Tonight Show with
marks her 54th production. “Love to family! Jay Leno, Oprah, Ellen.
DYLAN RUGH (he/ LUSSI PEARL (she/
KAYLI LUCAS (she/ him) (Nick) is excited they) (Ensemble) is
thrilled to be making KATEMARIE
her) (Ensemble) is so to be returning to ANDREWS (she/her)
happy to continue her Chanhassen with The her CDT debut! She is
currently a freshman (Ensemble) is thrilled
Chanhassen Dinner Prom! Other credits to be making her CDT
Theatres’ career from include: Chicago at working to earn her
BFA in Musical Theatre debut in The Prom!
Footloose into The Theater Latté Da (Fred After recently
Prom! She is so excited Casely/Billy Flynn US), at University of the Arts
in Philadelphia. Favorite graduating from
to bring this beautiful Guys and Dolls at Old Burnsville High School,
story to the stage and Log Theater (Ensemble), Newsies (Jack Kelly) credits include: Footloose (Rusty) and The
KateMarie is excited to
work with this amazing cast and crew. Most and Pippin (Leading Player) at Ashland Music Man (Gracie Shinn) at The NorShor
continue pursuing a career in theater. She
recently she received her BFA in musical Productions and Footloose (Lyle/Ren), The Theatre, as well as Freaky Friday (Ellie) and most recently performed in Children’s
theater from Ball State University in 2020. Music Man and Mamma Mia! here at CDT. Eurydice (Eurydice) at Duluth East High Theatre Company’s How The Grinch Stole
Some favorite credits include: The Wolves Thanks to Michael, Tam and Andy. “Thanks to School. Lussi would like to thank her teachers
Christmas (Who girl/boy), Diary of a
(#25), and Shrek the Musical (Tap Dancing my family. All my love to Emily and Penny.” and family for their constant support, as well
as CDT for the opportunity to do this show! Wimpy Kid (Yvette), and Three Little Birds
Rat/Duloc Dancer). Instagram: @kaylilucas (Nansi). She thanks her friends and family
SAM STOLL (he/him) for their endless support and love.
ABBY MAGALEE (Ensemble) is thrilled to JAVARI HORNE (she/
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(she/her) (Ensemble) is make his CDT debut! her) (Ensemble) is so
excited and grateful to
MITCHELL
thrilled to be returning Past shows include: DOUGLAS (they/he)
to the CDT stage! Disney’s Beauty and the be making her debut on
(Kevin) is elated to be
Credits include Ordway Beast at The Ordway the CDT stage! Javari is
continuing their artistic
Theater: Disney’s (Chorus, u/s Lumiere), a multi-disciplinary
pursuits with CDT after
Beauty and the Beast, Escape to Margaritaville artist, activist and having recently
In the Heights, West dreamer. She has
at The Old Log (Brick), appeared in Footloose
Side Story, Mamma performed at Artistry,
Little Women at Artistry (Swing), Grand and The Music Man!
Mia!, White Christmas. Chanhassen Dinner Mixed Blood, DalekoArts, Children’s Theatre
Hotel (Erik) and Mamma Mia! (Ensemble) Recent credits include:
Company and Normandale Community
Theatres: Footloose. The Kennedy Center: at The Rev Theatre, Jekyll & Hyde National Sky in Mamma Mia! at Zephyr Theatre,
College, where she gained her associate’s
Grey Skies Blue. Alvin Ailey Citigroup Tour (Poole), Grease at Alhambra Dinner Playlist Dancer with Carnival Cruise Lines,
degree. “I want to thank my mom, sister, and
Theater: Creature. Abby graduated from Theatre (Danny), Vegas the Show! on Singer in New Voices Cabaret (Lyric Arts)
everyone who has helped me along my
Towson University with a BFA in Dance Norwegian Cruise Line (Elvis/Sinatra). MSU
journey! I also want to thank the creative and Ben/Dance Captain in Night of The
Performance and a BS in Deaf Studies. She is Mankato alum. “So much love to Brad and Living Dead, The Musical! (Minneapolis
team and my cast members for allowing me
a proud member of AEA and a certified yoga my family.” Music out now! Instagram: Musical Theater). “Owning our story and
to tell this story with them!”
instructor. Love and endless gratitude to @bradleyandsam & @samastoll loving ourselves through that process is the
Christian and her family. abbymagalee.com bravest thing we’ll ever do.” -Brené Brown
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BIOGRAPHIES the prom BIOGRAPHIES the prom
TYSON ARTISTIC STAFF Sesame Street Live national tour of “Can’t Training, with studio clients having appeared in
INSIXIENGMAI (he/ MICHAEL BRINDISI Stop Singing.” On a personal note, life in the the Broadway and national touring companies
they) (Ensemble) is (he/him) (Artistic theatre is a family affair. Michael is married of Wicked, Dear Evan Hansen, Disney’s
thrilled to be back to Director) happily to actor Michelle Barber, seen on stage here Frozen, Mean Girls, Hamilton, Kinky Boots
perform with CDT, celebrates his 35th year as and across the Twin Cities. Their daughter and Spring Awakening. Andy collaborates
having just played Jeter Resident Artistic Director Cat, also a professional actor, is married to regularly with other theaters in the Twin Cities
in Footloose. He is a for Chanhassen Dinner actor and director David Darrow. Recently, and around the country including Guthrie
performer, creator, and Theatres. He has been Michael became a proud first-time Theater, Theatre Latté Da, The Hennepin
artist in the Twin Cities, affiliated with CDT since grandfather to Henry Brindisi Darrow. Theatre Trust, The Ordway, The Kennedy
who is incredibly grateful to continue to 1971 when he first Center, Phoenix Theatre, The Duluth
showcase their artistry on stage. “Thank you TAMARA KANGAS Playhouse, and as a national tour keyboard
appeared on stage here in The Matchmaker. In ERICKSON (she/her)
to friends and family for your endless love addition, Mr. Brindisi is proud to serve on the substitute. Training: B.A. from Luther
and support, love lots!” He is so excited to (Choreographer) is Vice College and M.M. from Arizona State
CDT ownership team (established in 2010). President and Resident
share this story and experience with you! While he continues at the artistic helm, he adds University. andykustmusic.com
Instagram: @tysontadhana Choreographer at
the title of president to his “credits,” seeing and Chanhassen Dinner NAYNA RAMEY (she/her) (Resident Scenic
TOMMY BENSON responding to daily operations. He directed his Theatres where she has Designer) has been the resident designer at
(he/him) (Ensemble) is first CDT production, Private Lives, in 1988. proudly choreographed Chanhassen Dinner Theatres since 1988. Her
ecstatic to be in The Since then, Mr. Brindisi has over 100 over 30 Main Stage work most recently was seen in Footloose, The
Chanhassen productions to his credit. He productions. Tamara became part of the CDT
Prom! He holds a BFA previously spent several years in freelance Music Man, Mamma Mia!, Irving Berlin’s
in Musical Theater family in 1981 when she appeared as Marta Von Holiday Inn, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast,
directing, overseeing 40 productions in seven Trapp in The Sound of Music. Also at CDT -
and a BA in Music from Sister Act, Disney’s Mary Poppins, Grease
consecutive seasons of summer stock; three as Fireside: Respect (director/choreographer), Altar
the University of and Disney’s Newsies. She is also recognized
Artistic Director of Bemidji’s Paul Bunyan Boyz (choreographer); Playhouse: The Musical
Minnesota Duluth. for her regional work, including 21 seasons
Playhouse and four with Minnesota Festival
He has performed in of Musicals: The Musical (director/ at American Players Theatre in Spring Green,
Turkey, China and across the Twin Cities, Theatre. He directed The Two-Character Play choreographer). Off-Broadway: This One’s for
and Translations for Actors Theatre of St. Paul Wisconsin, with recent productions including
most recently in Footloose here at CDT. the Girls (director/choreographer); Artistry: Measure for Measure, Pride and Prejudice,
Favorite roles include David DiNotello in and Once in a Lifetime for Theatre in the Little Women, The Broadway Musical (director/
Round. Other directing credits include The Comedy of Errors and The Seagull. Regional
Spandex the Musical, Oscar D’Armano in choreographer); National Tour: Sesame Street credits also include Milwaukee Repertory
The Wild Party, Cowboy Bob in Footloose, Beauty Part, The Robber Bridegroom, and Live Can’t Stop Singing (choreographer). Theatre, Kansas City Repertory, Intiman Theatre
Neville Landless in The Mystery of Edwin Twigs for Chimera Theatre and a Minnesota Tamara was named “Outstanding in Seattle, Shakespeare Santa Cruz, Indiana
Drood and Frog in A Year with Frog & Music Theatre summer stock series with Choreographer” (2005, 2006 and 2008) by the Repertory Theatre, Mixed Blood Theatre in
Toad. Proud member AEA. Winona St. Mary’s. Prior to directing, Mr. Star Tribune for Singin’ in the Rain, West Side Minneapolis, History Theatre in St. Paul, the
Brindisi enjoyed a successful acting career. CDT Story and 42nd Street and received an Ivey Ordway’s McKnight Theatre in St. Paul and the
NOAH COON (he/him) productions include: Annie Get Your Gun, Award in 2008 for her choreography in 42nd Historic Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis.
(Ensemble) Ordway: What the Butler Saw, Loot, The Robber Street. Tamara would like to dedicate this
Disney’s Beauty and the Bridegroom, My Fair Lady and his favorite production of The Prom to Shari Heitz, her RICH HAMSON (Costume Designer) has
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Beast, 42nd Street; production, Fiddler on the Roof (appearing in childhood dance instructor, who talked her designed 65 CDT productions including
Guthrie: Caroline or 1978, 1987 and 2013 productions). He parents into Tamara’s first audition at CDT! The Music Man, Mamma Mia!, Irving
Change, The Winter’s performed the role of Kenickie in the national Berlin’s Holiday Inn, Disney’s Newsies, Sister
Tale, Macbeth, A tour of Grease and appeared in the Broadway ANDY KUST (he/him) Act, Grease, Disney’s The Little Mermaid
Christmas Carol; Park revival of Once in a Lifetime with John Lithgow (Music Director) CDT: and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Camelot,
and Treat Williams. In 2002, he was a guest Footloose, The Music Fiddler on the Roof, Oklahoma!, Seven
Square: Ragtime, Oliver
artist in Ordway’s production of Anything Goes Man, Mamma Mia!, Brides for Seven Brothers, The Producers,
Twist, To Kill A Mockingbird; Children’s Irving Berlin’s Holiday
Theatre Company: Shrek the Musical, The with Sandy Duncan and in Singin’ in the Rain. Swing!, 42nd Street, Joseph and the Amazing
He was honored by the Rodgers & Inn, Grease. Regional
Scarecrow and His Servant; History Theatre: Theatre: 12 Angry Men,
Technicolor Dreamcoat, Les Misérables
Orphan Train; Old Log: The Reluctant Hammerstein Organization to co-develop and and world premieres of the last five shows in
direct the World Premiere of Irving Berlin’s Next to Normal, Spring
Dragon; Paul Bunyan Playhouse: Seussical; Awakening, Bloody Danny Goggin’s Nunsense series. His work has
Porchlight Music Theatre: Can-Can; Easter Parade, which debuted on CDT’s Main been seen at Park Square Theatre, Minnesota
Stage in 2007. When able, he takes time to guest Bloody Andrew Jackson, Rent, Cabaret, Jesus
National Tours: Miracle on 34th Street, A Opera, Guthrie Theater, Jungle Theater, Theater
direct locally and around the country. Credits Christ Superstar, Billy Elliot, Disney’s Mary
Christmas Carol; TV/Film: Memorial Day, Latté Da, Illusion Theater, Cricket Theatre,
include: You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown Poppins, Bare, among others. Andy is an
Superhuman. Training: Roosevelt University Historic Pantages Theatre, Children’s Theatre
and A Grand Night for Singing at the Ordway; award-winning music director, vocal coach and
(CCPA) BFA in Musical Theatre/Dance. Company, The Ordway, Hey City Theater,
and Grease and Hair at the Historic Pantages pianist, currently serving as the Resident Music Troupe America, Plymouth Playhouse and at
Theatre. He had the unique pleasure of Director at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres. Andy high schools and colleges across the state. Rich
directing Elmo, Big Bird and friends in the is the co-owner of Twin Cities Musical Theater
designed the national tours of The Sunshine
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Boys starring Frank Gorshen and Dick Van
Patten and The Odd Couple with “MASH”
Christmas The Musical, Jekyll & Hyde, and
Flashdance. Training: B.A Theatre, University APPETIZERS
alumni Jamie Farr and William Christopher. of Minnesota; MN Cosmetology License,
Rich’s design work has been acknowledged Atelier Academy. Proud IATSE member. for Matinee and Evening Performances
with three Ivey Awards and numerous other
recognitions throughout the Twin Cities. THOMAS SCHUMACHER (Production Stage
Manager) is excited to continue his association
SUE ELLEN BERGER (she/her) (Lighting with CDT in this new position “behind the Bruschetta V Fried Pot Stickers
Designer) has designed on all four Chanhassen scenes.” He came to work here in 1986, and balsamic-marinated plum tomatoes, pork, red cabbage, green onions,
stages with over 200 shows to her credit. Sue since then he has performed on all four stages, parmesan, red onions, olive oil, ginger, black sesame seeds,
is also Lighting Designer/Stage Manager for has directed and choreographed several
our acclaimed Concert Series in the Fireside productions, and has worked in the front office
kalamata olives, fresh basil and mint, teriyaki dipping sauce
Theatre. Away from Chanhassen, her work has for the Guest Relations Department. He is so parmesan crostini $8
been seen with The Finnish National Opera, grateful to the artistic and ownership teams for $8
Arizona Broadway Theatre, The Palace Theatre this opportunity and to have been a part of the
Shrimp Cocktail GF
– Wisconsin Dells, Yellow Tree Theatre,
Historic Pantages Theatre, Ordway Center,
CDT family for so many years.
Coconut Shrimp chilled jumbo shrimp, lemon,
North Star Opera, Music Box Theatre, Carousel JOHN TROW (he/him) (Assistant Stage malibu rum dipping sauce spicy cocktail sauce
Dinner Theatre, Circa 21 and Park Square Manager/Clerk) has spent the last 14 years
as ASM here at CDT. He’s played numerous
$11 $11
Theatre, among others. Sue enjoys spending
her summers designing for Iowa’s Cedar character roles during those years as well as
Summerstock, while also teaching at ChanDT’s serving as an understudy. John has acted/ Roasted Garlic Hummus V VE
Spinach Artichoke Dip V
Musical Theatre Camp. She has been a guest directed/choreographed shows in Minneapolis,
Colorado and Florida. He is very grateful for
served with fresh vegetables, pita chips, parmesan cheese, scallions
artist with several universities and high schools,
has taught theatre on the primary, secondary the work provided by Michael and Tamara. olive oil & balsamic reduction served with pita chips
and college levels and is currently teaching “Love to grandkids, Danny, Peter and Millie.” $9 $8
Lighting Design at Concordia University in St.
Paul. Sue is privileged to be a part of CDT’s
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council. In her Mozzarella Sticks V
Sampler Platter
spare time, she designs for several schools and with house-made marinara sauce coconut shrimp, mozzarella sticks,
mentors students interested in tech theatre. $8 pot stickers, artichoke dip
RUSS HAYNES (Sound Designer) is happy to (serves 3-4)
have designed many productions at Chanhassen, $17
including eight world premieres. He has worked
on several nationally broadcast television series,
award-winning documentaries, and at various
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region. He continues to produce various projects
from his recording studio Rx Audio, based in
Saint Michael. His favorite productions are his
sons, Wesley and Brian.
AMANDA LEVENS (she/her) (Hair/Makeup This facility is not dairy, soy, nut, shellfish, or wheat-free.
Designer) is thrilled to be designing for The
Prom! Previous tech work at CDT includes Tax not included in prices. Please drink responsibly.
The Music Man, Disney’s Beauty and the
Beast, The Little Mermaid and Mary Poppins, Your guest check will indicate a (prepaid) value of $20 for dinner,
Hello Dolly!, Fiddler on the Roof, Joseph... along with additional à la carte items purchased. Please consider
Dreamcoat, Bye Bye Birdie, and Hairspray.
Her work has also been seen locally at the your server for gratuity on dinner and à la carte items. Tips are
Guthrie Theatre, History Theatre, Concordia generally not included on your ticket/guest check; however, if you
University, Artistry, University of Minnesota,
Theatre Latte Da, Minnetonka Theatre, and have a party of eight or more, an 18% gratuity will be added.
others. Touring credits include Phantom of the If you have questions, please ask your server.
Opera, The Band’s Visit, How The Grinch Stole
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YOUR TICKET PRICE INCLUDES A CHOICE OF ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SELECTIONS: ALL ENTRÉES ARE SERVED WITH FRESH BREAD & BUTTER AND A MIXED GREEN HOUSE SALAD.
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Famous Chicken Chanhassen Vegan Impossi-loaf GF VE Famous Chicken Chanhassen Vegan Impossi-loaf GF VE
oven-roasted skinless chicken breast, Impossible™ meat blended with oven-roasted skinless chicken breast, Impossible™ meat blended with
minnesota wild rice dressing, fresh vegetables and minnesota wild minnesota wild rice dressing, fresh vegetables and minnesota wild
fresh seasonal vegetables, signature rice, roasted mushroom gravy, roasted fresh seasonal vegetables, signature rice, roasted mushroom gravy, roasted
hollandaise sauce potatoes, fresh seasonal vegetables hollandaise sauce potatoes, fresh seasonal vegetables
Breakfast Sandwich Vegetable Lasagna V
Grilled Top Sirloin GF Vegetable Lasagna V
griddled pork sausage, fried egg, pasta, ricotta, mozzarella & parmesan roasted garlic mashed potatoes, fresh pasta, ricotta, mozzarella & parmesan
american cheese, served on a toasted cheeses, mushroom, carrot, celery, seasonal vegetables cheeses, mushroom, carrot, celery,
english muffin, seasoned jojo potatoes onion, house-made marinara onion, house-made marinara
Oven-Roasted Orange Roughy GF
Oven-Roasted Orange Roughy GF Boneless Fried Chicken Tenders Boneless Fried Chicken Tenders
line-caught fillet, wild rice pilaf,
line-caught fillet, wild rice pilaf, french fries, side of ranch savory tomato and guajillo sauce, french fries, side of ranch
savory tomato and guajillo sauce, fresh seasonal vegetables
fresh seasonal vegetables Cowboy Chopped Salad GF VE
Cowboy Chopped Salad GF VE
forest greens, black beans, roasted corn, Pasta Primavera V
forest greens, black beans, roasted corn,
Pasta Primavera V
red bell peppers, garbanzo beans, cavatappi pasta and fresh seasonal red bell peppers, garbanzo beans,
cavatappi pasta and fresh seasonal red onions, black olives, cilantro, red wine vegetables tossed in red onions, black olives, cilantro, red wine
vegetables tossed in vinaigrette, corn tortilla strips pesto cream sauce, parmesan vinaigrette, corn tortilla strips
pesto cream sauce, parmesan (no substitutions) (no substitutions)
(ADD: GRILLED CHICKEN $4; SHRIMP SKEWER $6)
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Atlantic Salmon GF Atlantic Salmon GF
smoky red onion and poblano glaze, wild rice pilaf, grilled asparagus $8 smoky red onion and poblano glaze, wild rice pilaf, grilled asparagus $8
Grilled Top Sirloin GF Herb-Crusted Roasted Prime Rib GF
roasted potatoes, fresh seasonal vegetables $8 roasted garlic mashed potatoes, fresh seasonal vegetables, au jus $17
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skewer of shrimp $6 gorgonzola sauce $4
skewer of shrimp $6 gorgonzola sauce $4
sautéed mushrooms $3 sautéed onions $3 béarnaise sauce $3
sautéed mushrooms $3 sautéed onions $3 béarnaise sauce $3
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20 21MAR
MAR 2 - 4
A NIGHT AT THEATRE
A Tribute to Queen
Featuring Jonny James &
the Hall of Fames APR
MAR 5
APRIL 8
BREAD ALONE
THE NIGHT BEFORE EASTER
The Music & Memories
of the Band Bread Music to Inspire MAY/JUN
FEB Featuring Wayne Anthony
MAR 10 & 11
Featuring Gwen Matthews
APRIL 14 & 15 MAY 5 & 6
FEB 11 RUNNING WITH THE NIGHT WILD ANGELS DISCO KINGZ
Women of Rock, Pop & Country
REASON TO BELIEVE A Tribute to Lionel Richie
Featuring Pamela Helmer McNeill,
MAY 7
An Evening of Vintage Rod Stewart Featuring Johnnie Brown
Mary Jane Alm & Aimee Lee THE WINWOOD SESSIONS
Featuring Mick Sterling MAR 16 - 18 Decades of Songs from
APRIL 16 Steve Winwood
FEB 16 -18 ABBASOLUTELY FAB
I DIG PETER, PAUL & MARY MAY 11 - 13
CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’ Featuring Jenny Russ & Katy Vernon
A Tribute
The Songs of Laurel Canyon MAR 19 Featuring Michael Monroe & Friends RAINY DAYS AND MONDAYS
Featuring Mary Jane Alm, Boyd Lee,
JOYANN PARKER PRESENTS:
The Music of The Carpenters
Aimee Lee, Paul Frantzich & Tim Frantzich APRIL 20 - 22 Featuring Aimee Lee & Boyd Lee
THE MUSIC OF PATSY CLINE THE FABULOUS ARMADILLOS PRESENTS:
FEB 19 Featuring Joyann Parker MAY 18 & 19
FEELIN’ ALRIGHT ACOUST-I-DILLOS VINTAGE VEGAS
MAR 24 & 25 Acoustic Inspired Hits Over the Decades
A Tribute to Joe Cocker Featuring Mick Sterling & Company
Featuring Mick Sterling XPEDITION
A Tribute To Journey with a APRIL 23 MAY 20 & 21
FEB 22 - 25 Salute to Kansas, Styx & Foreigner FROM THE KING, FOR THE KING RIVER
TAKIN’ IT TO THE LIMIT MAR 26
The Gospel According to Elvis The Music of Carole King,
A Tribute to the Eagles Featuring Mick Sterling Joni Mitchell & Carly Simon
Featuring the Fabulous Armadillos WOMEN ON THE MOON
Featuring Ginger Commodore, APRIL 26 & 27 MAY 26 & 27
& the Collective Unconscious
Joyann Parker, Judi Vinar, Rachel Holder TAKIN’ IT TO THE STREETS TRANSIT AUTHORITY
FEB 26 Lori Dokken & Patty Peterson The Doobie Brothers Tribute A Tribute to Chicago
MOONSHADOW
An Evening of Cat Stevens MAR 31 & APR 1 APRIL 28 - 30 JUNE 1 - 3
Featuring Michael Monroe, STEELING DAN CHURCH OF CASH THE FABULOUS ARMADILLOS
Lori Dokken & Christopher Jantzen A Tribute to Steely Dan World-Class Johnny Cash Tribute By Request - You Pick’em, We Play’emINFORMATION for our guests
DINING
Our chef is happy to consult with guests regarding special dietary requests. Advance
notice is appreciated; inquire when making reservations. We do not permit bringing
in outside food or beverage items.
GRATUITY
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à la carte items purchased. Please consider your server for gratuity on dinner and
à la carte items. Tips are generally not included on your ticket/guest check; however,
if you have a party of 8 or more, an 18% gratuity will be added.
PAYMENT & POLICIES
Cash and major credit cards are accepted. Personal checks are not accepted. An ATM
is located in the lobby. There are no refunds on tickets.
CAMERAS & ELECTRONIC DEVICES
To comply with copyright laws and union regulations, the use of cameras and all
recording devices (including mobile phones) is prohibited during performances.
Texting and use of mobile devices during the performance is also prohibited. Please
turn off or silence your device during the performance.
EMERGENCY EXITS
In the event of a power failure, illuminated emergency exit signs are activated.
DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR
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SMALL CHILDREN & INFANTS
CDT productions are full-scale musical productions. Children aged 5 and above are
welcomed. Children under age 5, including infants and toddlers, will not be admitted.
ACCESSIBLE SEATING
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AD/ASL performances are offered for most performances. Request arrangements at the
time of purchase to ensure availability. A limited number of assisted listening devices
are available. Request upon arrival.
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24 25BIOGRAPHIES stevie ray’s comedy cabaret
CELEBRATING OVER 30 YEARS!
Sign 42x24 DIRECTORS
STEVIE RAY PAMELA MAYNE
(Co-Founder/Executive (Co-Founder/Director of
Director), the only person Operations) co-founded
STEVICOMEDYE RAY’CABARETS
in the country to design Stevie Ray’s Improv
his own college degree in Company with Stevie
comedy, has entertained Ray in 1989 and has been
audiences since his first the force behind the
show at the age of nine. scenes ever since. Besides
Stevie has opened for such overseeing operations
stars as Paula Poundstone of the company, she has
and “Weird Al” Yankovic. He has been a noted created hits including O Little Town of Chanhassen,
keynote speaker and corporate trainer across Y2K: How the Glitch Stole Christmas and The
the country for over 30 years and is the author Full Santy. She co-produced two Minneapolis
of a dozen books. He is a nationally syndicated Improv Festival events in 1996 and 1999 – the
columnist for the Business Journal Newspapers. first national improv festivals in Minnesota – as
THE STEVIE RAY’S COMEDY TROUPE In his free time, he is a beekeeper and volunteers well as three 26-hour comedy marathons to raise
recording books on tape for the blind. Stevie has funds for charitable causes in the Twin Cities. Her
studied seven martial arts and hold black belts in work has been featured in the Star Tribune, Twin
four of them. At one point in his career, he was Cities Revue and the Minnesota Women’s Press. In
actually a bodyguard for Pee Wee Herman (yes, 2010, she was honored with the Improv Pioneer
really). He lives in Burnsville with his wife and award, recognizing her work in bringing new and
stepdaughter and learned his quick-thinking skills emerging artists to the stage and advancing the art
trying to win debates with them. of improvisational theatre.
JOE HARSTAD (Artistic Director) took his first improv class at the age of fifteen,
and has been practicing the art ever since. In 2015, Joe moved from performing
to directing. Joe creates new troupes and develops new themes for the shows,
directs performances at Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret, and directs the School
of Improv, training new instructors as well as teaching improv and stand-up
comedy classes himself. When not sitting in the director’s booth at Stevie Ray’s
Comedy Cabaret, you will often find Mr. Harstad in the sound and light booth,
lending his talents as a technician (it also allows him to keep an eye on
the troupe).
OUR TROUP MEMBERS ARE SELECTED FROM UNIQUE CORPORATE TRAINING
THE BEST TALENT THE TWIN CITIES HAS TO OFFER Stevie Ray’s unique hands-on training is used internationally to teach employees to think on
their feet during challenging situations, sharpen presentation skills, enhance team building,
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Lydia Borchert • Aaron Cook • Matt Dorland • Jonathan Fogel
and improve workplace performance. Stevie Ray can come to you, or you can hold your
Joden Kohls • Caroline Hitt • Ben Heer • Kip Hathaway training event right here at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres! Thrilled clients include:
Rex Isom, Jr. • AJ Kueppers • Joe Lovitt • Ellie Walton • Honeywell • Blue Cross and Blue Shield • Cargill
Nate Weingarden • Brett Williams • General Mills • Wells Fargo • 3M Company
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
LIFE GETTING A LITTLE DULL? KIM BLIVERNICHT • KAT DALAGER • BILL SOMMERS
Need to keep your brain sharp?
Try an improv class at Stevie Ray’s!
STEVIE RAY’S
IMPROV COMPANY
Since 1989, thousands of people just like you have learned to
952-500-9230 • stevierays.org
think on their feet and gain new skills in a fun and supportive
environment. All walks of life and all ages are welcome (our old-
est student was 93!). Call 952-500-9230 or go to stevierays.org.
“Making it up as we go since 1989”
26 27OUR HISTORY on stage OUR HISTORY on stage
MAIN STAGE AUG. 1983 Mass Appeal FEB. 1999 Forever Plaid
OCT. 1968 How to Succeed… APR. 1991 Me & My Girl JUL. 1984 Quilters OCT. 1999 Nuncrackers
NOV. 1968 Arsenic and Old Lace JUL. 1991 Oklahoma! MAR. 1985 Talley’s Folly JAN. 2000 Forever Plaid
NOV. 1968 The Fantasticks NOV. 1991 Me & My Girl AUG. 1985 The Foreigner NOV. 2000 Nuncrackers
DEC. 1968 The Boyfriend FEB. 1992 Hello, Dolly! MAR. 1987 Beyond Therapy FEB. 2001 I Ought to be in Pictures
FEB. 1969 110 in the Shade JUL. 1992 South Pacific NOV. 1987 A Chanhassen Christmas AUG. 2001 Forbidden Broadway
MAR. 1969 Charley’s Aunt NOV. 1992 The Sound of Music JAN. 1988 Private Lives SEPT. 2002 Meshuggah-Nuns!
MAY 1969 Ten Nights in a Barroom JUL. 1993 Fiddler on the Roof JUL. 1988 The Nerd SEPT. 2003 Silver Sizzles Revue
JUN. 1969 Carousel JAN. 1994 Phantom JAN. 1989 Steel Magnolias OCT. 2003 Nuncrackers
JUL. 1969 Mr. Roberts JAN. 1995 42nd Street JUN. 1989 I Ought to Be in Pictures JAN. 2004 The Taffetas
AUG. 1969 Guys & Dolls FEB. 1996 Crazy For You OCT. 1989 A Walk in the Woods SEPT. 2004 Oil City Symphony
OCT. 1969 A Funny Thing…Forum JAN. 1997 State Fair AUG. 1990 Greater Tuna MAR. 2005 Nunsensations!
DEC. 1969 West Side Story JAN. 1998 Brigadoon MAY 1991 Groucho JAN. 2006 Mid-Life! The Crisis Musical
FEB. 1970 Irma La Douce NOV. 1998 Good News! SEPT. 1991 Lend Me a Tenor AUG. 2007 Respect
APR. 1970 The Music Man AUG. 1999 Can-Can JAN. 1992 Shirley Valentine APR. 2008 Married Alive!
JUN. 1970 Damn Yankees MAY 2000 Oklahoma! JAN. 1993 Chapter Two NOV. 2008 Altar Boyz
JUL. 1970 South Pacific APR. 2001 My Fair Lady OCT. 1993 Brighton Beach Memoirs APR. 2009 Always…Patsy Cline
NOV. 1970 How to Succeed… FEB. 2002 The Music Man
SEPT. 1994 Nunsense II NOV. 2009 Nunset Boulevard
FEB. 1971 A Flea in Her Ear OCT. 2002 Camelot
MAY 1995 Honky-Tonk Highway SEPT. 2010 I Do! I Do!
MAY 1971 The Matchmaker MAY 2003 The Sound of Music
SEPT. 1995 I Do! I Do! NOV. 2011 Plaid Tidings
JUL. 1971 The Three Cuckolds OCT. 2003 Cats
NOV. 1995 Nunsense Jamboree JAN. 2012 Forever Plaid
SEPT. 1971 Black Comedy & Adaptations JUN. 2004 Annie
OCT. 1996 Educating Rita NOV. 2012 Our Hometown Christmas Pageant
NOV. 1971 Fiddler on the Roof OCT. 2004 Anything Goes
APR. 2005 Disney’s Beauty and the Beast AUG. 1997 The Rainmaker NOW PLAYING CDT Concert Series
NOV. 1972 My Fair Lady OCT. 1998 Nuncrackers
SEPT. 1973 Gypsy NOV. 2005 West Side Story
Chemin De Fer JUN. 2006 Singin’ in the Rain
FEB. 1974
MAY 1974 Oklahoma! OCT. 2006 Grease PLAYHOUSE
NOV. 1974 Brigadoon FEB. 2007 Irving Berlin’s Easter Parade MAY 1970 Under Milk Wood NOV. 2002 The Sounds of Christmas
MAR. 1975 A Little Night Music JUN. 2007 Les Misérables JUN. 1970 A Thurber Carnival FEB. 2003 Forever Plaid
JUL. 1975 Man of La Mancha NOV. 2007 Joseph…Dreamcoat AUG. 1970 Brecht on Brecht and NOV. 2003 Christmas Memories
NOV. 1975 Guys & Dolls MAR. 2008 42nd Street Oh! What a Lovely War MAR. 2004 The Big Bang
MAR. 1976 Ah, Wilderness! AUG. 2008 Swing! OCT. 1970 The Fantasticks NOV. 2004 A Christmas Party
MAY 1976 Show Boat OCT. 2008 The Producers FEB. 1971 I Do! I Do! JAN. 2005 The Big Bang
SEPT. 1976 A Flea in Her Ear FEB. 2009 Seven Brides For Seven Brothers NOV. 1992 I DoLove the Holidays! NOV. 2005 Celebrate Christmas!
DEC. 1976 Anything Goes JUN. 2009 Joseph…Dreamcoat JAN. 1993 I Do! I Do! MAR. 2006 The Musical of Musicals!
APR. 1977 Finian’s Rainbow OCT. 2009 Oklahoma! AUG. 1993 Love Letters JUL. 2006 The Male Intellect
OCT. 1977 Company JAN. 2010 Footloose DEC. 1993 Stevie Ray’s Comedy Troupe NOV. 2006 Christmas in the Big Apple
JAN. 1978 Fiddler on the Roof AUG. 2010 All Shook Up FEB. 1995 Sweethearts JAN. 2007 The Male Intellect
NOV. 1978 Camelot FEB. 2011 Jesus Christ Superstar NOV. 1995 Once again it’s Christmas SEPT. 2007 The Wonder Bread Years
OCT. 1979 Carousel AUG. 2011 Hairspray NOV. 1996 Once again It’s Christmas NOV. 2007 The Best of the Holidays
MAY 1980 Annie Get Your Gun JUN. 2012 Xanadu NOV. 1997 A New York Holiday JAN. 2008 The Wonder Bread Years
MAR. 1981 The Sound of Music OCT. 2012 Bye Bye Birdie NOV. 1998 An Old Fashioned Christmas NOV. 2008 Another Night…Christmas
FEB. 1982 The Music Man APR. 2013 Joseph…Dreamcoat NOV. 1999 Holiday Times NOV. 2009 Another Night…Christmas
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NOV. 1982 Hello, Dolly! SEPT. 2013 Fiddler on the Roof MAR. 2000 Nunsense APR. 2010 Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret
JUN. 1983 Joseph…Dreamcoat FEB. 2014 Disney’s The Little Mermaid NOV. 2000 Swingtime Holiday NOV. 2010 O Little Town of Chanhassen
OCT. 1983 Annie SEPT. 2014 Hello, Dolly! JAN. 2001 Forever Plaid NOW PLAYING Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret
NOV. 1984 She Loves Me FEB. 2015 Disney’s Mary Poppins NOV. 2001 Simply Christmas
JUN. 1985 West Side Story OCT. 2015 Sister Act JAN. 2002 Forever Plaid
JAN. 1986 A Chorus Line MAR. 2016 Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
SEPT. 1986 My Fair Lady SEPT. 2016 Camelot COURTYARD/THE CLUB
JUL. 1987 Fiddler on the Roof MAR. 2017 Grease
JUN. 1974 A Thousand Clowns JUL. 1984 Mass Appeal
MAR. 1988 The Mystery of Edwin Drood NOV. 2017 Sister Act
JAN. 1975 Sleuth APR. 1986 Sleuth
SEPT. 1988 42nd Street MAR. 2018 Disney’s Newsies
JAN. 1976 What the Butler Saw NOV. 1986 Home for the Holidays
MAR. 1989 Guys & Dolls OCT. 2018 Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn
JUL. 1976 Oh, Coward! JAN. 1987 You & the Night & the Music
SEPT. 1989 Kiss Me, Kate MAR. 2019 Mamma Mia!
FEB. 1977 Vanities SEPT. 1987 The Middle Ages
MAR. 1990 Damn Yankees FEB. 2020 The Music Man (closed 3/20 - COVID)
MAR. 1978 Same Time, Next Year NOV. 1988 Holiday Follies
JUL. 1990 The Music Man JUL. 2021 The Music Man
SEPT. 1979 Importance of Being Earnest NOV. 1989 Your Holiday Show of Shows
NOV. 1990 Camelot JAN. 2022 Footloose
FEB. 1980 Do You Turn Somersaults? JAN. 1990 Oil City Symphony
FEB. 2023 The Prom
JUN. 1980 What the Butler Saw NOV. 1990 White Nights
FIRESIDE NOV. 1980 Deathtrap NOV. 1991 And so this is Christmas
APR. 1981 Blithe Spirit NOV. 1993 One Fine Christmas
APR. 1978 Vanities JUL. 1980 On Golden Pond
NOV. 1981 The Promise FEB. 1994 Say It with Music
JUN. 1978 The Sunshine Boys SEPT. 1981 LUV
APR. 1982 Dial M for Murder NOV. 1994 Holiday Follies II
OCT. 1978 Loot JAN. 1982 Tintypes
SEPT. 1982 The Dining Room JAN. 1995 Stevie Ray’s Comedy Troupe
MAR. 1979 The Robber Bridegroom AUG. 1982 The Fantasticks
APR. 1983 On the Air NOV. 1995 I Do! I Do!
FEB. 1980 Equus JAN. 1983 On Golden Pond
DEC. 1983 Crimes of the Heart
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