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For 70 amazing years, you—the people of North Carolina—have been by our side. You’ve inspired us and cheered us on since our first telecast back in 1955. Together, we’ve welcomed Mister Rogers to our neighborhood, gotten our hands dirty with This Old House and gone on countless trips with NC Weekend. We’ve mastered the art of French cooking with Julia, found our roots with Henry Louis Gates Jr. and rummaged through every yard sale looking for the next big Antiques Roadshow discovery.
Because of you, PBS North Carolina has expanded beyond broadcast television to educate, inform, entertain and inspire all North Carolinians—at home, in the classroom or on the go. Your support has made all of this possible, and for that we’re forever grateful.
Dear North Carolina, YEARS
So here’s to you for 70 wonderful years! And stay tuned as the best is yet to come.
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First Horizon Bank welcomes you to Broadway at DPAC
As a proud DPAC sponsor and advocate of the arts, First Horizon Bank is honored to welcome you to the theater. It is a privilege to share this remarkable experience with you as we celebrate the many ways live performance unites, inspires and uplifts us all.
Our nancial institution recognizes the bene t and importance of supporting community events like this one. While we have the resources and reach of a large bank, our roots are rmly grounded in the values of a local one — roots planted right here in Durham. These connections empower us to drive meaningful change in the places we serve and for the people who call them home.
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Thank you for joining us today. Now, sit back, relax and enjoy the show!
5,000 years of art history
On behalf of the City of Durham, I would like to welcome you to DPAC! Like so many Durham residents, I recognize the jewel that DPAC is to Durham and the Triangle region.
I’m thrilled to say that DPAC, after more than a decade, continues to showcase the energy, passion and great entertainment with a list of performances that people will travel from miles around to see.
This season will feature some of Broadway’s biggest hits, concerts, comedy shows and special events to ever take the DPAC stage. I’m also excited to see so many DPAC fan-favorites and rst-time performers take the stage throughout the upcoming season.
And as usual, all the special touches that come with seeing a Broadway show or concert at DPAC still await you, starting with the beauty of the theater and DPAC’s legendary customer service. A visit to DPAC is an open invitation to experience Durham. It’s as easy as parking and walking to downtown restaurants, or taking a short drive to nearby malls, museums, or historical sites.
As your Mayor, I’m so excited that one of my duties is to o cially welcome you to one of the greatest theaters in the world!
But don't take my word for it – DPAC is a Pollstar favorite, consistently ranking among the top theaters in the country. Thank you for choosing DPAC and Durham. Now settle into your seats to enjoy your DPAC experience and an unforgettable show.
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Service and Gratitude, Leonardo Williams – Mayor
"Welcome to DPAC!"
For seventeen years, I’ve had the privilege of being part of the team that says, “Welcome to DPAC!”
From our inaugural season in 2008 where we only had a few thousand Broadway at DPAC members to this season where we are proud to be welcoming nearly 18,000 season members and be ranked as one of the top- ve theatres in the country, it has been an exceptional journey.
On behalf of everyone on Team DPAC, we thank you for this chance to host you at this incredible Broadway performance.
For some of you in the audience, this may be your rst time visiting, while others may have joined us for countless great shows over the past decade. Whether this is your rst visit or your hundredth, please know that every single guest at DPAC is important to us.
We are always here to listen and to help. Your feedback helps us stay on track to deliver unforgettable, moving, emotional, fun, and all-around great experiences.
We invite you to Discover the Magic of Broadway this season…we’re glad you are here.
Bob Klaus – General Manager
We have an unfair advantage... We care more
OUR VISION – We believe in great entertainment experiences. We want to be our guests’ favorite place for live events.
OUR MISSION – To present one-of-a-kind, live entertainment events. From Broadway to concerts, comedy to family shows – ‘there is something for everyone’ at DPAC.
OUR VALUES – Quality, safety, and service. We deliver these values with warmth, friendliness and an attention to detail that is the hallmark of the legendary DPAC experience.
OUR PROMISE – DPAC welcomes all guests, performers, and events in an open, friendly and respectful setting. We stand committed against all forms of discrimination.
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DPAC is honored to be regionally and nationally recognized as one of the top theaters in the nation. We continue to be humbled by and proud of all our accomplishments, but what really drives us each day are the smiles and applause we see and hear at the end of every performance. Enjoy this experience of a lifetime.
Beyond education – transformation
Campbell University invests in each student. We prepare each one to make a life, to make a living and to make a difference. Our students are welcomed into an inclusive community of family, and mentored to become leaders who will impact the world. Inspired by our faith, we encourage each student to grow academically, spiritually and socially through the world of opportunities that surround them. Your career, your calling.
DPAC is proud to be operated under the direction of Nederlander and PFM.
The Nederlander Organization
If you’ve ever attended a Broadway show in New York, chances are you may have been to one of DPAC’s sister theaters operated by its parent company, The Nederlander Organization. With nine of the largest venues in New York’s theater district, Nederlander theaters host Broadway’s biggest productions.
Under the leadership of President James L. Nederlander, the Nederlanders have built a national network of theatres including:
• The Gershwin Theatre – New York, NY
• The Lena Horne Theatre – New York, NY
• The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre – New York, NY
• The Marquis Theatre – New York, NY
• The Minsko Theatre – New York, NY
• The Nederlander Theatre – New York, NY
• The Neil Simon Theatre – New York, NY
• The Palace Theatre – New York, NY
• The Richard Rodgers Theatre – New York, NY
• Broadway In Chicago at The CIBC Theatre, The James M. Nederlander Theatre, The Cadillac Palace Theatre, The Roosevelt University Auditorium Theatre and The Broadway Playhouse – Chicago, IL
• DPAC – Durham Performing Arts Center – Durham, NC
• Broadway at The Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts – Greensboro, NC
• The Hollywood Pantages Theatre – Los Angeles, CA
• Broadway San Diego at The Civic and Balboa Theatres – San Diego, CA
• Broadway in Tucson at Centennial Hall – Tucson, AZ
• OKC Broadway at The Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall – Oklahoma City, OK
• Broadway San Jose at The San Jose Center for the Performing Arts – San Jose, CA
• Broadway at The National at The National Theatre – Washington, DC
• Best of Broadway at The North Charleston Coliseum Performing Arts Center – North Charleston, SC
• Broadway in El Paso at The Plaza Theatre – El Paso, TX
• Broadway in Richmond at The Altria Theatre – Richmond, VA
• Broadway in Norfolk at Chrysler Hall – Norfolk, VA
• Broadway Comes to Reno at The Pioneer Center – Reno, NV
• The Aldwych Theatre, The Adelphi Theatre and The Dominion Theatre in the U.K. – London, England
Professional Facilities Management, Inc. (PFM)
PFM is a wholly-owned for-profit subsidiary of Providence Performing Arts Center, incorporated in 1988 in response to a growing need for objective evaluation and management of small- to medium-sized performing arts facilities in geographically diverse locations. One of the first companies of its kind, PFM’s business is focused on what we know and do best – performing arts “product.” Our corporate mission – to bring a wide variety of programming to the broadest audience while maintaining financial responsibility and sensitivity to local constituency needs – has guided PFM to past successes and promises future growth. PFM is governed by a Board of Directors who contribute successful business experience, entrepreneurial spirit, and a bottom-line focus.
Presently, PFM holds management/booking contracts in nine facilities located in five states.
• Providence Performing Arts Center and Veterans Memorial Auditorium – Providence, RI
• Barbara B . Mann Performing Arts Hall – Fort Myers, FL
• Coral Springs Center for the Arts – Coral Springs, FL
• DPAC – Durham Performing Arts Center – Durham, NC
• The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts – Worcester, MA
• Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center – Sandy Springs, GA
• Sarasota Performing Arts Center at The Bay – Sarasota, FL
• The Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts – Greensboro, NC
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The Performing Arts Showstoppers at DPAC program is for area high school students who both love smiling and saying hello AND seeing DPAC’s biggest shows.
Showstoppers will welcome guests at DPAC’s entry doors all season long. Their genuine and kind greetings provide an upbeat entry experience for DPAC’s guests as they arrive at the very biggest shows on tour.
The Showstopper program o ers students the following:
• Volunteer service hours for college-bound applications and resumes.
• Excellent customer service experience at one of the top- ve performing arts centers in America.
• Opportunities to experience DPAC’s hit shows.
• Plus, peer social gatherings with like-minded fans of live entertainment and theatre.
The inspiration for this program comes from the Durham Way nders at DPAC, a City of Durham volunteer program where members share their time and talents in the spirit of helping everyone feel welcome at DPAC.
For more information, visit DPACnc.com/community/performing-artsshowstoppers
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For Fun, For Friends, For Good:
Expanded Youth & Family programs like Camp Shelanu, School’s Out Camp, and AfterCrew
Academic Excellence: Nurturing young learners from six weeks through 5th grade at our Early Childhood Learning Center and The Lerner School
Supporting Our Community: Social and clinical services through our Helping Department
Get Moving: Fitness and aquatics in our state-of-the-art Health & Wellness Center
Celebrating Jewish Life: Film & Book Festivals, lectures, and community holiday events
WBroadway’s Ultimate Season Ticket
e invite you to join the DPAC President’s Club, where members enjoy the very best seats and VIP amenities for every one of the Broadway hits that is part of Broadway at DPAC.
DPAC President’s Club members also play an important role in helping maintain DPAC’s excellence. With member support, DPAC is able not only to be self-sustaining, but also to sponsor over 50 Community Engagement programs that touch the lives of so many throughout Durham and the entire Triangle region each year.
Exclusive membership bene ts:
•Center Orchestra Seating – Guaranteed seats in the rst 12 rows of the Orchestra and the rst row of the Grand Tier for each of the Broadway at DPAC shows.
•Priority Ticket Purchases – DPAC President’s Club members have direct access for additional ticket purchases, exchanges, and special arrangements. Opportunity to purchase added orchestra seats before the public for almost 150 added performances, including Concerts, Comedy, and Special Events, plus Holiday performances and Greatest Hits of Broadway.
•Extended Payment Plans – Budgeting for your DPAC President’s Club membership is easier than ever. There’s no interest, and you can pay in monthly installments.
•Members-Only Hospitality Area
•Private hospitality area with members-only entrance.
•Open 60 minutes before events and at intermission.
•Complimentary snacks and beverages, including soft drinks and bottled water.
•Plus, a members-only gift card pre-loaded for snack and beverage purchases at DPAC events.
•First Access – Receive rst access to exchange seats prior to the start of public sales.
•Complimentary Parking – Exclusive parking directly adjacent to DPAC.
• PLUS! Elevated membership levels provide even more extraordinary bene ts, including advertising in show programs distributed at all Broadway events and bonus tickets to select shows, and access to priority seats for Nederlander theatrical and concert events in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago.
For more information on member bene ts and seating availability, email us at PresidentsClub@DPACnc.com. See members list on the following pages
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DPAC
Operated under the direction of Nederlander and PFM
BOB KLAUS
General Manager
JOSH ANDERSON
Senior Director of Facilities & Production
CANDICE TERRELL
Senior Director of Marketing, Sales & Ticketing
CROSSROADS LIVE
in association with TINA TURNER present
SAMANTHA YANCEY
Senior Director of Events & Business Operations
Book by KATORI HALL with FRANK KETELAAR and KEES PRINS
KYLE CHANNELL MELEEKE CHRISTOPHER LEE THOMAS CORTOPASSI KEEMAR ROBERT DAVIS CLAIRE DAVY TIYANNA GENTRY JORDAN ESTELLA HANKERSON JONATHAN HELLER AUSET JONES KIANNA KELLY-FUTCH COLLIN KILFEATHER MORGAN LEWIS DANEZION EZEKIEL MILLS HANS JOSÉ MUEH JADYN ROMÈ NED WAY RICHARD YARRELL III
Executive Producers
TINA TURNER and ERWIN BACH
Scenic & Costume Design
Lighting Design Sound Design Projection Design MARK THOMPSON BRUNO POET NEVIN STEINBERG JEFF SUGG
Casting
Wig, Hair & Makeup Design
CAMPBELL YOUNG
Fight Direction
MURNANE CASTING SORDELET INC. ASSOCIATES AMBER SNEAD, CSA
Music Director
CHAD ERIC MURNANE, CSA
Production Stage Manager
Company Manager
DANIEL MOLLETT GLORIA BONTRAGER-THOMAS BRIAN CEDRIC JONES
Tour Management
Production Manager
General Manager
Executive Producer CROSSROADS LIVE HEATHER CHOCKLEY DEANA MARIE KIRSCH JAYNA NEAGLE NORTH AMERICA
Exclusive Tour Direction
Marketing & Publicity Direction
Social Media THE BOOKING GROUP BOND THEATRICAL THINK TANK
Orchestrations Music Coordinator
Music Supervisor
Associate Music Supervisor
Arrangements and ETHAN POPP TALITHA FEHR ALVIN HOUGH, JR. SHANE FFRENCH
Additional Music NICHOLAS SKILBECK
Associate Director
Associate Choreographer
SHARIKA NILES JANET ROTHERMEL
Choreographer ANTHONY VAN LAAST
Director
PHYLLIDA LLOYD
Originally produced at the Aldwych Theatre, London on 17 April 2018 by Stage Entertainment, Joop van den Ende and Tali Pelman
Darilyn Burtley
Monty Kane
India Shelbi Boone
Eva Ruwé
K. Bernice
Eleni Kutay Brooke Aneece
Brooke Bailey
Moriah J. Baskett
Tiffany Beckford Lamar Burns
Kyle Channell
Meleeke Christopher
Lee Thomas Cortopassi
Keemar Robert Davis
Claire Davy
Tiyanna Gentry
Jordan Estella Hankerson Jonathan Heller Auset Jones
Kianna Kelly-Futch
Collin Kilfeather Morgan
Danezion Ezekiel Mills
Hans José Mueh
Jadyn Romè
Ned Way
Richard Yarrell III
CAST
Tina Turner .................................................................................................... DARILYN BURTLEY
Ike Turner, Ronnie Turner ........................................................................................ MONTY KANE
Rhonda Graam, Toni Basil ....................................................................................... ELENI KUTAY
Ensemble .... ELENI KUTAY, BROOKE ANEECE, BROOKE BAILEY, MORIAH J. BASKETT, LAMAR BURNS, KYLE CHANNELL, LEE THOMAS CORTOPASSI, KEEMAR ROBERT DAVIS, CLAIRE DAVY, TIYANNA GENTRY, JORDAN ESTELLA HANKERSON, AUSET JONES, COLLIN KILFEATHER, DANEZION EZEKIEL MILLS, HANS JOSÉ MUEH, JADYN ROMÈ
UNDERSTUDIES
For Tina—BROOKE BAILEY, TIYANNA GENTRY; for Ike—MELEEKE CHRISTOPHER, DANEZION EZEKIEL MILLS, RICHARD YARRELL III; for Zelma—KIANNA KELLYFUTCH, JADYN ROMÈ; for Gran Georgeanna—JADYN ROMÈ; for Raymond– MELEEKE CHRISTOPHER, RICHARD YARRELL III; for Richard– MELEEKE CHRISTOPHER, RICHARD YARRELL III; for Young Anna Mae—JORDAN ESTELLA HANKERSON; for Young Alline—TIFFANY BECKFORD, JORDAN ESTELLA HANKERSON, MORGAN LEWIS; for Rhonda—TIFFANY BECKFORD, MORGAN LEWIS.
Dance Captain: MORGAN LEWIS
Assistant Dance Captains: JONATHAN HELLER, KIANNA KELLY-FUTCH
Fight Captain: NED WAY
SWINGS
TIFFANY BECKFORD, MELEEKE CHRISTOPHER, JONATHAN HELLER, KIANNA KELLY-FUTCH, MORGAN LEWIS, NED WAY, RICHARD YARRELL III
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MUSICAL NUMBERS
ACT I
“Etherland—Sound of Mystic Law” Tina, Gran Georgeanna
“Nutbush City Limits” Richard, Young Anna-Mae, Ensemble
“Don’t Turn Around” Tina, Gran Georgeanna, Ensemble
“Shake a Tailfeather” Alline, Girlfriends, Tina, Ensemble
“Rocket 88/Matchbox” Ike
“She Made My Blood Run Cold” ............................................................... Ike, Tina, Ensemble
“It’s Gonna Work Out Fine” .................................................... Zelma, Ike, Alline, Tina, Ikettes
“A Fool in Love” .................................................................................................... Tina, Ikettes
“Let’s Stay Together” ........................................................................................ Raymond, Tina
“Better Be Good to Me” .................................................................................... Tina, Ensemble
“I Want to Take You Higher” ................................................................................. Tina, Ikettes
“I Can’t Stand the Rain” ............................................................................. Tina, Ike, Ensemble
“Tonight” .................................................... Young Anna-Mae, Gran Georgeanna, Tina, Roger
“What’s Love Got to Do With It” ...................................................................... Tina, Ensemble
“Don’t Turn Around” (reprise) ................................................................................ Zelma, Tina
“We Don’t Need Another Hero”......................................... Tina, Young Anna-Mae, Ensemble
“(Simply) The Best” Tina, Ensemble
THERE WILL BE ONE 15-MINUTE INTERMISSION.
ORCHESTRA
Music Director/Keys 2: DANIEL MOLLETT
Associate Music Director/Keys 1: TIMOTHY DANIEL BOAZ
Guitar 1—LEONID MOROZOV
Guitar 2—JASON FULLMER
Bass—ELLIOTT “KIRK” KUYKENDALL
Drums—TOVAH LOVELY
Music Coordinator: Talitha Fehr
Music Technology: Phij Adams
Additional Music Programming: Stuart Andrews
Synthesizer Tech: Matthew J. Pool
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DARILYN BURTLEY (Tina Turner). She/ her. Chicago-born actor and vocalist. Credits include Lyric Opera of Chicago, Drury Lane, Chicago Shakespeare, Porchlight Music Theatre, and TV (“Chicago P.D.,” “The Chi”). She makes her national tour debut as Tina Turner with grace, grit, and gratitude. Thanks to her agents, loved ones, the Sun that keeps her shining, and her co-star, Fantine Rizzo (the Cat).
MONTY KANE ( Ike Turner/Ronnie Turner) was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts at Cardinal Stritch University. Since then, he’s appeared in various stage productions, and TV shows in Chicago, IL. Monty thanks everyone involved for this opportunity to be a part of such an important production; and a special thanks to YOU all showing support!
K. BERNICE ( Zelma Bullock ) is excited to be a part of TINA – The Tina Turner Musical! National Tours: Come From Away Regional credits include Ragtime, The Color Purple, Escape to Margaritaville, Footloose, Heartbreak County. So much love and thanks to her children, Murnane casting, TINA ’s creative team, FSE and her wonderful team at DTM. To God be the glory! Psalm 27:1. @_kbernice | kbernice.com
INDIA SHELBI BOONE (Tina Turner at certain performances) returns to TINA - The Tina Turner Musical. A Baltimore native and University of the Arts (BFA, Musical Theater) graduate, her credits include TINA, The Book of Mormon, and Rent. She thanks God, her family, HKA, and the creative team.
EVA RUWÉ (Gran Georgeanna) is thrilled to make her Broadway tour debut! Hailing from Chicago, a dynamic comedian, and Billboard Top Ten recording artist, with a remarkable five-octave vocal range. Her stage credits include Little Shop of Horrors, Gospel at Colonus at Court Theatre and Getty Museum in LA. She gives heartfelt thanks to her children for their support.
ELENI KUTAY ( Rhonda Graam/Toni Basil ). Broadway National Tour Debut! Off-Broadway: I Hate Hamlet (Rattlestick Theatre) Regional: Company (Amy; Barclay Theatre), Ragtime (Moonlight
Amphitheatre), Nickelmines (ACT of CT), Mamma Mia (Laguna Playhouse). UC Irvine BFA. Thank you to the TINA team, FSE, Murnane Casting, and especially my friends and family, who are always there for me with open arms. @eleni_kutay17
BROOKE ANEECE ( Ikette, Alline ). National tour debut! Regional: Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (Arts Center of Coastal Carolina), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Cape Playhouse), Summer: The Donna Summer Musical & SIX (NCL), The Color Purple , Rent , and Something Rotten . For my family and thanks to my team. Let’s roll!! @brookeaneece
BROOKE BAILEY ( Ensemble, u/s Tina Turner) is excited to be making her Broadway debut! This is a dream come true after many years of show choir and theater performances. She is forever grateful to her mentors and family for their unwavering support and the TINA team for their belief in her.
MORIAH J. BASKETT ( Ikette ). NATIONAL TOUR DEBUT!!! The proud Atlanta native is excited to join TINA on tour. Recent credits include Hairspray (TBTS), Carnival Playlist Productions, and The Color Purple (Aurora Theatre). All thanks to God and my beautiful village. IG: @moriahjenai TIFFANY BECKFORD (Swing, u/s Ikettes, Alline, Young Alline, Rhonda ) is elated to be rollin’ across the country with TINA ! National tours: Ain’t Too Proud, American Girl Live! In Concert. Regional: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, The Prom. Love always to my support system! tiffanybeckford.com, IG: @tiffanybeckford_
LAMAR BURNS ( Raymond Earl King/ Craig Turner, Ensemble ) is thrilled to be making his national tour debut in TINA –The Tina Turner Musical ! Lamar holds a B.M. in Music from the University of Central Oklahoma. He has endless gratitude to his family, mentors, and everyone who believed in him.
KYLE CHANNELL ( Phil Spector, Ensemble, u/s John Carpenter). National tour debut! Columbus, Ohio, native, Wright State graduate. REGIONAL: Forever Plaid (MTC), My Fair Lady (IST & SBDT), Jersey Boys (SBDT), Mystic Pizza (Tent Theater), Into the
MELEEKE CHRISTOPHER (Swing, u/s Ike, Richard, Fred, Raymond). Birmingham native with talent, charisma and stage presence that has always been undeniable. Meleeke is so thrilled to be making his Broadway national tour debut!! He thanks his family and all of the people that have helped along the way.
LEE THOMAS CORTOPASSI ( John Carpenter, Ensemble ) has worked OffBroadway and extensively at Quintessence Theatre where he’s served as Creative Director for seven years. Most recently: Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Barrymore Nomination for Best Leading Actor. Lee’s short film, Dummy, premiered in Europe last Fall and won multiple awards in Italy.
KEEMAR ROBERT DAVIS ( Richard Bullock, Ensemble ) is incredibly blessed and overjoyed to return to TINA - The Tina Turner Musical ! Telling Tina’s powerful story has been an honor, and he’s grateful to continue sharing her legacy with audiences nationwide. Follow his journey @KeemarDavis on all social platforms.
CLAIRE DAVY (Young Anna-Mae Bullock, Young Craig Turner, Young Alline) is thrilled to make her Broadway national tour debut! Regional credits include Millions (Alliance Theater). Favorite roles include Matilda, Annie and Winnie Foster. Special thanks to mom, family, friends and Bercy Talent. @clairedavyofficial
TIYANNA GENTRY ( Ikette, u/s Tina Turner ) is ecstatic to be back out on the road! Tour Credits: R.E.S.P.E.C.T on tour! Regional credits: Frozen , The Full Monty , & Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Paramount Theatre). Always Something There.. The World Premiere as Scarlet, Beehive , and Beautiful (Marriott Theatre). Rock of Ages as Justice, & Boeing Boeing as Gloria (Hope Rep). TV: “The Chi.” She is happily repped by DDO Artists Chicago!Spread Love <3
JORDAN ESTELLA HANKERSON (Ikette, u/s Young Anna Mae, Young Alline, Young Craig) is ecstatic to make her national tour debut! A North Carolina native and NC A&T BFA Professional Theatre graduate. Credits: The Wiz (Dorothy), Footloose (Wendy Jo), The Color Purple (Young Nettie). Grateful for her community’s unwavering support. Proverbs 31:25. @jo.hankerson
JONATHAN HELLER ( Swing, Assistant Dance Captain, u/s Roger, Erwin, John, Phil). Tour: CATS. Regional: Chicago (Fred Casely), Cinderella (Prince Christopher), Hello, Dolly! (Barnaby). Lotte Lenya Competition Finalist. B.M. Eastman School of Music, M.M. NYU Steinhardt. Love to his family, Murnane Casting, & Team TINA ! For Ted. @jonathanhellerj / jonathanheller.me
AUSET JONES (Young Anna-Mae Bullock, Young Craig Turner, Young Alline) is thrilled to make her touring debut in TINA – The Tina Turner Musical ! She trains at AGI and is represented by the Alexander White Agency. Grateful to her coaches, family, and friends for their love and support.
KIANNA KELLY-FUTCH ( Swing, Assistant Dance Captain, u/s Zelma, Ikettes, Alline ). National tour debut! Washington, DC native. Manhattan School of Music, B.M. Musical Theatre. Credits - Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Pioneer Theatre and Asolo Repertory Theatre), Bye Bye Birdie and A Bronx Tale (Argyle Theatre). Jeremiah 29:11. IG: @kiannakellyfutch.
COLLIN KILFEATHER ( Erwin Bach, Ensemble) is a graduate of CAP21 at Molloy University. He’s thrilled to join this team for the second year of TINA – The Tina Turner Musical. Collin is grateful for everyone who has helped him along the way, especially family and friends.
MORGAN LEWIS (Swing, Dance Captain, u/s Ikettes, Young Alline, Rhonda ). She/ her. Morgan is excited to return to TINA as Dance Captain/Swing after her National Tour debut last year as Ikette #1. Credits: Syracuse Stage, The Lex, Alabama Shakes. All love to Mom, Dad, and Miles! Bleed Orange! IG: @morgmlew
December 28 - January 11
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DANEZION EZEKIEL MILLS ( Fred, Ensemble, u/s Ike ) is excited for his professional musical debut. Credits: TV/ Film: Bouncer in “S.W.A.T,” Undercover Agent in “Sugar,” Hunter in Witch Hunter; Commercials: Madden 24, Celcius, Filtrate, Amazon, Cricket; Stage: Robert Smalls in Trouble the Water, Theseus Midsummer
HANS JOSÉ MUEH ( Roger Davies, Ensemble) is delighted to join his second pop diva national tour with TINA right after The Cher Show and to bring his sweet Australian accent to the masses! Love to mom, dad, Henri, and his marvelous friends and family! @the_daily_muehs
JADYN ROMÈ ( Ensemble, u/s Zelma Bullock & Gran Georgeanna ) is thrilled to be reprising her role in TINA! Regional: Little Shop of Horrors . TV: “American Idol.” AMDA alum. Jadyn thanks her agency Bramante Artists & management Dream Talent, her Mom, family & friends for their endless love and support! @jadynrlynah
NED WAY ( Swing, Fight Captain, u/s Roger, Erwin, John, Phil ). National Tour debut! NYC: Swing in The Offi ce Musical Parody! Regional: Curly in Oklahoma , Waitress, and u/s Nick Massi in Jersey Boys. He thanks his Mom, Dad, other parental figures, and his sisters for always supporting him. @nedwardway
RICHARD YARRELL III (Swing, u/s Ike Turner, Richard, Raymond, Fred, Craig, Ronnie ) is an Actor, Singer and Dancer who studied at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, as well as The Mama Foundation for the Performing Arts in Harlem, New York. Making his TINA - The Tina Turner Musical National Tour return, he’s excited to be “Rolling On The River”, once more!!! IG: Richard_Yarrell_iii
TINA TURNER . With a career that has spanned more than half a century, the legendary rock performer Tina Turner was one of the world’s bestselling artists of all time. She first rose to fame in the 1960s partnering with her then-husband Ike Turner, achieving great acclaim for their live performances and catalogue of hits. Later, Turner enjoyed an international solo career with her 1984 album Private Dancer, earning
her widespread recognition and numerous awards including three Grammys. She went on to deliver more chart-topping albums and hits, receiving a further eight Grammy Awards and reportedly selling more concert tickets than any other solo performer in history. The revered singer was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991 and again as a solo artist in 2021. She continues to be voted as one of the most successful female rock ‘n’ roll artists of all time.
TINA TURNER/ERWIN BACH (Executive Producers). Tina Turner is recognized as one of the most influential artists of the 21st century. With a career spanning five decades, Tina won 12 Grammys and sold more than 200 million albums worldwide. Erwin Bach, a record executive for over 30 years, produced music with the 21st century’s most prolific artists. Director/chairman for EMI in Germany and Switzerland, Erwin worked with musicians such as Paul McCartney, Queen, Lenny Kravitz, Radiohead and Tina Turner. Tina and Erwin married in 2013.
KATORI HALL ( Book ). Memphis native Katori Hall is a Pulitzer Prize and Olivier Award-winning playwright. Her works include The Mountaintop, Hurt Village, Our Lady of Kibeho and The Hot Wing King, which premiered in spring 2020 at Signature Theatre, rounding out her three-play residency. She is also the creator and EP of the hit TV drama “P-VALLEY,” which will return in 2022. Hall is a proud member of the Ron Brown Scholar Program and the Coca-Cola Scholar Program.
FRANK KETELAAR AND KEES PRINS ( Book ). Playwrights Ketelaar and Prins have enjoyed award-winning success such as the smash hit bio-musical Hij Gelooft in Mij, which ran for three years in Amsterdam. They also collaborated on the Prix Europa and International Emmy Award-winning feature film De Uitverkorene.
PHYLLIDA LLOYD ( Director ). Donmar all-female Shakespeare trilogy (London and St. Ann’s Warehouse), The Taming of the Shrew (The Public Theater at the Delacorte), Mary Stuart (Donmar Warehouse, Apollo and Broadway; Tony nomination), Josephine and I (Bush Theatre/Joe’s Pub). Mamma
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Mia! (London, Broadway, worldwide), The Ancient Mariner (BAM). Film: Mamma Mia! (Universal), The Iron Lady (Pathe/DJ Films), Gloriana A Film (Illuminations, International Emmy), Herself (Element Pictures). Opera: in London, Paris, Copenhagen, Tokyo, Barcelona, Toronto.
ANTHONY VAN LAAST (Choreographer). TINA (worldwide; Tony nomination, Outer Critics Circle Award), Mamma Mia! (worldwide; Dora Mavor Moore Award), Sister Act (worldwide, Olivier nomination), Side Show (Broadway), Bombay Dreams (Tony nomination, Drama Desk nomination), Andrew Lloyd Webber‘s Song and Dance (Green Room Award). Concerts: Cher, Kate Bush, Sarah Brightman. Films: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Beauty and the Beast, Mamma Mia!; Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Awarded the CBE by the Queen for services to dance.
SHARIKA NILES (Associate Director ) is thrilled to be making her Associate Directing debut. Broadway Stage Manager: TINA, The Play That Goes Wrong, The Color Purple, Finding Neverland , Motown , Pippin . ‘Bringing forth the Power to change poison into medicine.’
JANET ROTHERMEL ( Associate Choreographer). Broadway: Mamma Mia!, Sister Act, Side Show, Joseph…Dreamcoat. TV: “Dancing With the Stars,” Tony Awards, Miss USA/Universe. Film: Beauty and the Beast (2017), Mamma Mia! (2008).
ALVIN HOUGH, JR. ( Tour Music Supervision). Broadway: Once On This Island, The Color Purple , Motown , Scandalous . National tours: Memphis, Dreamgirls. OffBroadway: Working , Hercules , Big River TV/film: “Dear Evan Hansen,” “Pose,” “tick, tick,…BOOM !,” “Vivo.” Originally from D.C., Alvin also has two degrees in meteorology from Harvard and Georgia Tech. He sends love to his wife, Rebecca, and their children, Samuel and Camille. alvinhoughjr.com
MARK THOMPSON ( Set & Costume Design ). Awards/nominations: two Critics Circle Awards, five Olivier Awards and seven Tony Award nominations. Theatre in NYC: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; The Taming of the Shrew; Mamma Mia!; A Raisin
in the Sun (set only); Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat; God of Carnage; Life (x) 3; Bombay Dreams; Art; Follies (set only); La Bête; One Man, Two Guvnors; The Blue Room; Arcadia . Met Opera: The Queen of Spades, Macbeth.
BRUNO POET ( Lighting Design ) is an Olivier and Knight of Illumination award-winning lighting designer working throughout the world in theatre, opera, live music, dance and events. Notable productions include Bjork’s Cornucopia (The Shed), Akhnaten (Met Opera), Miss Saigon (Broadway and U.S. tour), Sigur Rós (Radio City Music Hall and Madison Square Garden), Other Stories (City Ballet), Apollo 11 (U.S. tour).
NEVIN STEINBERG ( Sound Design ). Broadway: TINA – The Tina Turner Musical (Tony nomination), Hadestown (Tony Award), Hamilton , Dear Evan Hansen , The Cher Show, Bandstand, Bright Star, It Shoulda Been You , Mothers and Sons , Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Tony nomination), The Performers , Magic/Bird . Over 30 Broadway productions with Acme Sound Partners and five additional Tony nominations: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess, Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, Fences, Hair, In the Heights.
JEFF SUGG ( Projection Design ) is an award-winning and Tony nominated designer with over 20 years in the performing arts. His work ranges from experimental to classical to Broadway. Credits include Broadway: All My Sons, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Sweat, Bring It On: The Musical, 33 Variations . West End: TINA—The Tina Turner Musical. Music: Fire in My Mouth (NY Philharmonic), Anthracite Fields (Julia Wolfe’s Pulitzer Prize-winning piece), Prince’s final appearance on “SNL.”
CAMPBELL YOUNG ASSOCIATES (Hair, Wigs & Makeup Design). Broadway: To Kill a Mockingbird; Carousel; Hello, Dolly!; Groundhog Day; Head Over Heels. West End/Broadway: Company, TINA–The Tina Turner Musical (DD Award for Outstanding Wig & Hair Design), A Christmas Carol, The Ferryman, Jerusalem, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, Ghost, Billy Elliot . West End: Back to
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the Future, Cinderella, Anything Goes, Leopoldstadt . TV: “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “Downton Abbey.”
MURNANE CASTING (Casting) is a firstclass office in New York City specializing in casting theatre, film, and television projects nationwide. We 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 MurnaneCasting.com.
NICHOLAS SKILBECK (Original Musical Supervision, Arrangements, and Additional Music ). Recent work includes TINA—The Tina Turner Musical (London, Hamburg). Olivier-nominated for his work on Follies. West End Olivier Award-winning productions: Follies, Gypsy, Sweeney Todd, Hairspray and Billy Elliot . Other credits include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (West End, Broadway) and musical director for Kate Bush: Before the Dawn at the Hammersmith Apollo. Compositions: Quand la Guerre Sera Finie. Books: The Singing and Acting Handbook – Games and Exercises for the Performer
ETHAN POPP ( Orchestrations ) . 2014 Grammy Award Nomination (Motown the Musial) , 2013 and 2021 Tony Award Nominations (Motown the Musical and TINA—The Tina Turner Musical) , 2022 Olivier Award Nomination (Back to the Future) . Theatre: Back to the Future, Mrs. Doubtfire, School of Rock, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Motown the Musical, Rock of Ages, Tarzan, We Will Rock You, Disney’s Aida, and many more. Television: “Last Week Tonight,” “Smash,” others. Film: Bohemian Rhapsody, The Greatest Showman . Love to Vanessa and Aldrin! ethanpopp.com
SHANE FFRENCH ( Associate Music Supervisor). Born in Wexford, Ireland, studied at the Cork School of Music. In Ireland was the music director at Cork opera house and worked in TV “The Voice”, “The Late Late Show.” Since coming to the U.S., Shane has worked on a number of touring shows: Cats, The Color Purple, Kinky Boots, Pretty Woman. Instagram @ffrenchshane.
RACHEL SABO-HEDGES ( Assistant Director ). She/they. Rachel Sabo-Hedges is New York-based director, assistant director and Artistic Director of ColLab NYC, an immersive producing space supporting new voices and emerging artists. She is thrilled to join Tina – The Tina Turner Musical and thanks the entire company for their warmth, artistry, and spirit. @rachelksabohedges
JAY ROBERTS-MILLER ( Assistant Choreographer) is so excited to be back with TINA – The Tina Turner Musical after serving as Swing/Dance Captain for year one of the first national tour. Endless thanks to Janet, Andi, and the rest of my family and friends. @ jacobtwolastnames jayrobertsmiller.com
TALITHA FEHR (Music Coordinator) has worked on over 75 national and international productions and tours since 2005. Highlights include: Sister Act , Mamma Mia! , School of Rock , Come Fly Away , Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies, and Priscilla Queen of the Desert as well as the 2010 Olympic Ceremonies in Vancouver. She dedicates her work on TINA to the memory of her mentor, Sam Lutfiyya.
DANIEL MOLLETT ( Music Director ) is making his tour debut as a music director. Previously he worked six seasons at Tuacahn Center for the Arts as music director/pianist on shows like Anastasia , the regional premier of Frozen , and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat with David Archuleta.
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BONTRAGER-THOMAS ( Production Stage Manager ). She/her. Gloria is a stage manager from St. Louis, MO. National Tours: COME FROM AWAY, Regional: Romeo and Juliet , Notre Dame Shakespeare, Death of a Salesman , The Light , Skeleton Crew , EUBIE! , St. Louis Black Repertory Company.
BRUNO DIAZ MIRANDA (Assistant Stage Manager) is thrilled to be making his national touring debut in Nutbush with TINA – The Tina Turner Musical . Previous credits in Regional Theatre and Opera. He is grateful for his past and present mentors.
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BRIAN CEDRIC JONES ( Company Manager ). SUFFS , How The Grinch Stole Christmas, Tootsie. “At every moment, we always have a choice, even if it feels as if we don’t. Sometimes that choice may simply be to think a more positive thought.” —Tina Turner, Happiness Becomes You. Love to Xroads and my family!
TANEAL WILLIAMS (Associate Company Manager ). She/her. Taneal Williams is an actor, director, and arts manager from New Orleans. A Stephens College grad and Gilman Scholar, she’s toured with The Book of Mormon and CHICAGO and trained at NTI and Moscow Art Theatre in Russia. @capt_taneal
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.
DEANA MARIE KIRSCH ( General Manager) is a seasoned entertainment industry professional with over 20 years of experience, managing top productions including Criss Angel Mindfreak, Jersey Boys, Magic Mike Live , Annie, and many more. ‘I stayed the course… because I believed in something inside of me.’
THE BOOKING GROUP ( Tour Booking Agency) has represented 28 Tony Award® winning Best Musicals and Plays. Current tours include The Book of Mormon, Boop!, Buena Vista Social Club , Chicago , Funny Girl, Hadestown, Hamilton, Harry Potter & the Cursed Child, Just In Time, Mamma Mia!, Richard Thomas in Mark Twain Tonight!, MJ The Musical, Mrs. Doubtfire, The Notebook, Oh Mary! , Operation Mincemeat , Parade , Real Woman Have Curves , Six, Some Like It Hot, Suffs, Tina-The Tina Turner Musical, Waitress and The Wiz
BOND THEATRICAL ( Marketing & Publicity Direction) is an independently-owned theatrical booking, marketing and publicity company representing award-winning Broadway shows and live entertainment properties. BOND connects artists and audiences by forming strategic, authentic and profitable partnerships between producers and presenters across North America. For a complete list of current projects, please visit BondTheatrical.com
NEUROSPORT ( Physical Therapist ). Amanda Roithmayr PT. Leaders in performing arts and entertainment medicine. We are honored and grateful to work with this amazing production of TINA—The Tina Turner Musical.
JAYNA NEAGLE (Executive Producer) left her job at The Wall Street Journal Online in 2004 to study theater at Columbia University, where she transitioned her love of creating things with people from news to theater. Since then, she has produced shows for CXL, Running Subway, Cirque du Soleil, and BASE Entertainment.
CROSSROADS LIVE ( Producer & Tour Management ) brings together some of the world’s top producers of live entertainment, now all under one banner. With offices in London, New York, Washington, D.C., Sydney, and Melbourne—our global platform ensures the best-loved titles from Broadway and the West End can be embraced by audiences around the world. Crossroads Live North America, under the leadership of Angela Rowles, is an innovative, full-service theatrical production company delivering the Broadway experience to audiences in North America and beyond. Our 2025-2026 Season: Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical; Elf The Musical, Kinky Boots; The Phantom of the Opera (Asia); TINA–The Tina Turner Musical.
STAFF FOR TINA—THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL
For Crossroads Live North America
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Jayna Neagle
GENERAL MANAGER
Deana Marie Kirsch
Associate General Manager Emily Miu
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Heather Chockley
Assistant Production Manager ...................Drew Neitzey
COMPANY MANAGER
Brian Cedric Jones
Associate Company Manager ................. Taneal Williams
TOUR MARKETING & PUBLICITY
BOND THEATRICAL bondtheatrical.com
Temah Higgins Mollie Mann DJ Martin
Marc Viscardi
Wendy Roberts
Jenny Bates
Linda Stewart Scotland Newton
TOUR DIRECTION
THE BOOKING GROUP
Meredith Blair
Brian Brooks and Rich Rundle www.thebookinggroup.com
CASTING
MURNANE CASTING
Chad Eric Murnane, CSA
Amber Snead, CSA
Nathanial Riccio
PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER... Gloria Bontrager-Thomas
Assistant Stage Manager
Bruno Diaz Miranda
Dance Captain Morgan Lewis
Assistant Dance Captains
Jonathan Heller, Kianna Kelly-Futch
Fight Captain Ned Way
Associate Music Supervisor
Assistant Director
Shane Ffrench
Rachel Sabo-Hedges
Assistant Choreographer ...................... Jay Roberts Miller
Social Media Think Tank/Randy Blevins, Courtney Hayden
Merchandise Provider Creative Goods
Merchandise Manager Dee Jones
Crossroads Live North America
Chief Executive O cer Angela Rowles
Executive Producer Jayna Neagle
Executive Producer ........................................... Kori Prior
Vice President of People Operations Charisse Fontes
Vice President of Finance Brian Jacob
Vice President of Marketing Michael Yuen-Killick
Senior General Manager ........................... Andrew Terlizzi
Director of Production Heather Chockley
Director of Booking and Engagements Tyler Soltis
Production Manager Gregg Damanti
General Manager .............................. Christine Adamczyk
General Manager Deana Marie Kirsch
Engagement Manager Barrett Newman
Tour Project Manager Wendy Beckwith
Associate General Manager.............................. Emily Miu
Tour Operations Manager Suzayn MacKenzie-Roy
Assistant Production Manager Drew Neitzey
Production Accounting Manager .................. Sheila Lewis
Production Accountant Travis Huebel
Sta Accountant Electra Walker
Administrative Apprentice Lindsay Weidenfeller
Learn more about Crossroads Live North America and our team: www.xroadslive.com
CREDITS
Scenery built by Proof Productions. Scenery also by PRGScenic Technologies, a division of PRG Broadway, L.L.C.,New Windsor, NY. Additional Scenery by Great Lakes Scenic Studios. Lighting and projection equipment by Production Resource Group. Sound equipment by Sound Associates. Motors by Christie Lites. Costumes constructed by By Barak LLC, Ed Dawson Tailors, Eric Winterling Costumes, Je Fender Studio, Joelyn Wilkosz, John Kristiansen New York Inc., Marsha Kuligowski, and Yasemin Esmek. Props built by RRamos Upholstery, Prop and Paint Creative Studio, BrenBri Props, JP Carrier, Hat Rabbit Studio, Paper Mache Monkey, Props Stitcher Anthony Paul-Cavaretta, and Custom Quilting by Bertie Michaels @stitchstudionyc. Trucking by Janco.
Rehearsed and teched at the Lied Center for Performing Arts
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Safety is every venue’s #1 priority, and mobile entry gives DPAC a better understanding of who guests are prior to every performance. It is critical for venues to know who is in possession of each ticket in order to share important information with them before the doors open and the show begins.
With mobile entry, there’s no need for direct contact or physical exchange of your ticket. Mobile entry guarantees a quick and safe ticket scan straight from your phone.
Our secure ticket technology reduces the risk of ticket fraud and eliminates the possibility of theft or counterfeiting. Once you’ve purchased your mobile tickets on Ticketmaster, you can always rest assured you’re getting the seats you paid for. Always be aware, though. Do not purchase tickets from unauthorized online ticket brokers. Don’t be fooled by online websites that mimic DPAC’s name or website, or o er tickets they might not even have. Go directly to DPACnc.com
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Here, at The Cedars of Chapel Hill, our Members live life to the fullest. Knowing that their health care needs are all taken care of at our on-site health center. Knowing that they own their own home and that all the hassles of home ownership, from yardwork and maintenance to a quick x or major repair, are taken care of. Knowing that they’re solid, secure and nancially in a very good place. And, oh yes, that it’s their serve.
Sharing the Magic of Live Entertainment
DPAC’s Local Hero Spotlight recognizes those doing great things in service to their communities or families. Local Heroes receive a VIP night out at DPAC, and in many cases, this night out provides an opportunity for those who have never been to DPAC to have their rst-ever live theater experience.
DPAC rolls out the red carpet for Local Heroes by providing a VIP experience, which includes premium seating to a select show, complimentary parking and admission to the President’s Club hospitality area. DPAC also shines a spotlight on the great work being done by all Local Heroes by featuring them on social media and on our website.
Want to nominate someone? Visit DPACnc.com, and you can nd this program listed under the Community tab.
Congratulations to all our Local Heroes
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Bringing a group of 10 or more? Make DPAC your group destination
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ABroadway show at DPAC is the ultimate experience for any group. The universal stories of friendship, ambition, and love are perfect for all ages and interests, with stunning stagecraft and unforgettable songs that speak to everyone.
Group Services at DPAC is your connection to savings of 10% to 15% for most Broadway performances. Seeing a performance with a group is not only fun – it’s also economical.
You just need 10 or more people who want to get together for both a great outing and a great deal on Broadway shows at DPAC.
Any group can take advantage of our special group pricing, including:
• Corporate outings
• Coworkers
• Faith groups
• Families and friends
• Fundraising organizations
• Girls’ night out
• Meet-up groups
• Schools
• Scouts, Y-Guides
• Social organizations, clubs and more!
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At DPAC, we’re committed to Guest Courtesy. Please remember to be a good neighbor to those seated around you.
After the Performance Yes, the lobby gets busy and the parking lots can be tricky, but please remain at your seats until the house lights come up.
As a courtesy to the performers and other audience members, DPAC asks that you do not rush for the exits prematurely at the end of the performance.
Entering and Exiting the Seating Area Please time your exits and reentry to the seating area to occur only at intermission or breaks between songs. This is a courtesy to other guests around you who will appreciate you keeping these disruptions to a minimum.
Kids at DPAC Please note that all guests require a ticket, regardless of age. Children under the age of 6 are not allowed at most DPAC performances, including Broadway, Concerts and Comedy shows.
For some shows, DPAC will make recommendations on the appropriate minimum age based on the content and the length of the event. Parental discretion is always advised, and judgment of the appropriateness of the content for each show should be made on an individual basis prior to purchase.
Children must be able to sit quietly in their own seat without disturbing other guests. As a further courtesy to our guests, DPAC recommends one parent or chaperone for every one child in attendance.
It Can Wait
Please save texting until AFTER the show. The light from phones is distracting to others throughout the theater. Please keep them turned o .
It’s Superstar Entertainment, Not a Food Fest Small snacks and drinks are welcome in the seating area, but as a courtesy to those around you, eat and drink as quietly as possible. Please know that odors and noisy wrappers can disturb others. We also ask that you nish sandwiches or other large food items before entering the seating area.
Photography / Video Recording Using Mobile Phones
At DPAC, each event that we host determines their own policy on photography and video recording using mobile phones. We enforce these policies at their direction.
Please note that GoPros, tablets, and cameras of any kind are prohibited at all DPAC events. Photography and video recording using mobile phones is not permitted at all Broadway shows.
Quiet Please Once the show starts, please let the stage be the center of attention. We ask that you turn o all cell phones and limit conversation. If children are attending this performance with you, please exit the theater immediately if they become restless or talkative.
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Help local students and seniors experience their rst ever Broadway show
Can’t use one or more of your season tickets for an upcoming show? Consider donating them to DPAC’s Discover Broadway program. As a Broadway at DPAC Member, you have the option to donate tickets you cannot use, preventing valuable seats from going to waste. Your generosity allows area youth and seniors the opportunity to experience their rst Broadway show and discover the magic of live entertainment.
This season, donated tickets are distributed to Durham Public Schools and the Durham Housing Authority.
It’s easy to help:
• If you know in advance that you cannot attend a show, or even if one member of your party will not be joining you, simply contact DPAC at DiscoverBroadway@dpacnc.com.
• You will receive an acknowledgement from DPAC that your unused tickets will be transferred to an area student or senior.
• DPAC will handle all other details and provide instructions to the recipient on how to access their tickets.
PLEASE NOTE: Ticket donations must be made at least 72 hours prior to your scheduled performance date. Discover Broadway donations do not provide tax donation receipts.
The best of high school musical theater talent in our region
The DPAC Rising Star Awards celebrates the performing arts in our schools by recognizing outstanding achievements in high school musical theater throughout central North Carolina. The program focuses attention on the meaningful work being done both on and o stage by dedicated teachers and students. As the regional qualifying event for The National High School Musical Theatre Awards™ (NHSMTA), also known as The Jimmy Awards®, The DPAC Rising Star Awards brings together high school musical theater students from Durham, the Triangle and the surrounding region to perform and compete for a chance to represent DPAC in the national nals in New York City.
To learn more about how to register your school’s theater program for The DPAC Rising Star Awards, please visit DPACnc.com/community/dpacrising-star-awards.
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This past spring, DPAC named Carmen Sophia Dubon (Weaver Academy) and Josiah Jennings (Hillside High School) The DPAC Rising Star Awards’ Best Actress and Best Actor winners. Carmen and Josiah then went on to compete nationally at the Jimmy Awards® in New York City, which included a total of 110 nominees representing 55 Regional Awards Programs from across the country.
Carmen and Josiah worked with Broadway professionals and made their Broadway debuts on Nederlander’s Minsko Theatre stage, where Disney’s The Lion King performs to sold out audiences nightly. Josiah was one of ve recipients who received the Outstanding Performance in an Ensemble Award, which came with a $2,500 scholarship.
Additionally, KoKo Thornton (Enloe High School) represented The DPAC Rising Star Awards on the national level this past spring. Nominated by DPAC's 2024 Best Actor winner Conor Kruger, she was one of two teachers from across the country to receive the Inspiring Teacher Award during the Jimmy Awards® in 2025.
KoKo, Carmen and Josiah represented DPAC and central North Carolina exceptionally and we could not be prouder of the great talent that exists in our region.
More information on NHSMTA™ and the Jimmy Awards® can be found at jimmyawards.com and by these valuable community partnerships and sponsors
The DPAC Rising Star Awards are made possible by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
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Each fall, DPAC selects 30 high school students from across Central North Carolina who are passionate about live entertainment to serve as Performing Arts Ambassadors throughout the school year.
As part of the team at DPAC, Ambassadors shadow sta across multiple departments and attend a wide variety of DPAC events, including Broadway, Concert, Comedy and Special Events. With an emphasis on content creation, Ambassadors receive media training and report on their experiences via videos, online blogs, and social media posts. Ambassadors also receive exclusive opportunities to go behind the scenes at DPAC's biggest events.
These unique, memorable, and impactful experiences o er the chance to learn about the importance of media and live entertainment, while also preparing students for future careers in the performing arts industry.
Keep up with our Ambassadors this season by following @DPACHeartoftheArts on Instagram or by visiting DPACnc.com.
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DPAC's mobile app o ers you a secure place to easily store and organize all of your mobile tickets, so you are ready for entry to every one of the blockbuster Broadway shows on our calendar.
In addition, DPAC’s mobile app o ers other great features including updates on all upcoming shows and key tips to help you plan for your visit.
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It’s free, fast and easy to sign up now at DPACnc.com
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Whether you like, share, or post, DPAC invites you to become part of our social community. We hope you’ll share your memories and experiences with us, and in return, we’ll take you backstage and share announcements, special o ers and other great entertainment news.
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Special Savings
For City of Durham Residents, Military and Students
Inspired by Durham’s great community leader MaryAnn Black, DPAC has reserved select seating exclusively for Durham residents, military and students to most Broadway shows and select special events.
This program provides an opportunity for many to experience their rst-ever live performance at a savings of 20% to 75%
DPAC For All tickets may be purchased online, via phone or in person at the Blue Cross NC - Ticket Center at DPAC, located at 123 Vivian Street / William V. "Bill" Bell Way.
For a complete list of available performances, please visit DPACnc.com.
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