5-10, 2026
SPONSORED BY
CORPORATE SPONSOR MEDIA SPONSOR
SEASON LIEDER Geoff & Kristen Cline
SPOTLIGHT SPONSORS Matt & Clover Frederick Bryan & Nancy Shank
SEASON SPONSORS This performance is supported in part by the Glenn Korff Broadway Endowment. This presentation is made possible in part with generous support from the Burket Graf Endowment.
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The University of Nebraska is an economic engine for the state, driving growth and success. Just as importantly, it's a cultural engine for Nebraska. From music to dance, theatre programs to lecture series, athletic events to art, the university's four campuses contribute to a thriving arts and cultural community. We're proud to be the people's university—enriching lives across the state.
To find out more about NU's impact, visit: nebraska.edu/economic-impact
WELCOME TO THE 2025-2026 SEASON AT THE LIED
Sharing an exceptional performing arts experience with family and friends is truly one of life’s great joys. There are few times when we are more connected to those around us than when we’re seated together in a theater, witnessing something thrilling or inspirational or entertaining. For an hour or two, we escape the real world and travel to a place of laughter, romance, beauty, excitement, culture and so many things that fill our souls.
Every season at the Lied is unique, combining encore performances from legendary artists with breathtaking talent that has never graced the Lied Center stage. This season we are thrilled to welcome back many of our favorite artists of all time! The Boston Pops under the baton of Keith Lockhart, the internationally celebrated Philadelphia Orchestra , Second City, and Stars of American Ballet all return to the Lied Center as many of our community’s favorite ensembles. The Glenn Korff Broadway series continues in 2026 with The Music Man and SUFFS , the new hit musical making its Nebraska premiere. Winner of the 2024 Tony Awards for Best Score and Best Book of a Musical, this moving show tells the story of the brave, passionate, funny, inspirational women who fought to win the right for women to vote in the United States.
There’s so much to be excited about this season ( The Moth! Dirty Dancing in Concert! Gunhild Carling! Capital City, a new play commissioned by the Lied! ), and I hope you’ll take the opportunity to experience countless date nights, outings with the family, or the best of times with friends featuring the world’s best music, theater and dance artists. Take the time now to plan and schedule your favorite moments of the year with us. Life is short. Eat the cake. Buy the tickets. Enjoy these once-in-alifetime moments that we can treasure together forever.
Bill Stephan, Executive Director & Chief Artistic O!icer, Lied Center for Performing Arts
The Lied Center for Performing Arts honors and acknowledges that it resides on the traditional and unceded territories of the Pawnee, Ponca, Otoe-Missouria, Umo n ho n , Dakota, Lakota, Arapaho, Cheyenne and Kaw Peoples, as well as the relocated Ho Chunk (Winnebago) , Iowa and Sac and Fox Peoples. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and future.
May this acknowledgment affirm the Lied Center’s commitment to building and strengthening partnerships with vibrant Indigenous communities who continue to thrive and honor their sacred connection to this land.
Ernst F. Lied and Christina Hixson have transformed the lives of millions of Americans through the Lied Foundation Trust with philanthropic contributions of more than $300 million to over 125 di!erent organizations in seven states.
Born in 1906, Ernst F. Lied was a 1927 graduate of the University of Nebraska. He achieved business success as the owner of a Buick dealership in Omaha and as a real estate magnate in Las Vegas. Having no living relatives, he established a trust in 1972, and upon his death in 1980, his secretary and business partner Christina Hixson was appointed to administer the foundation.
The first gift from the Lied Foundation Trust was a $10 million matching grant to build the Lied Center for Performing Arts in the early 1980s at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in memory of Lied’s parents, Ernst M. and Ida K. Lied. The Lied Foundation Trust went on to support many projects in Nebraska, including Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo Lied Jungle, the Lied Lodge in Nebraska City, and the Lied Transplant Center at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
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THE LIED CENTER’S MOST IMPORTANT ROLE IS TO INTRODUCE INDIVIDUALS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE AND CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS TO ENRICHING AND DIVERSE PERFORMING ARTS EXPERIENCES.
Christina Hixson
Christina Hixson first partnered with Lied in 1944 as his secretary at the Omaha Buick dealership, and she followed him to Las Vegas as a business partner in 1960. After Lied’s death, Hixson became the executrix of his estate and continues to serve as the Lied Foundation’s sole trustee. It was Hixson who made the decision to support the construction of the Lied Center for Performing Arts.
In 2000, she also announced a gift of $18 million to support UNL’s Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts. One of the last major gifts of the Lied Foundation Trust was a $2.5 million grant for the construction of the Lied Center’s new multipurpose space, the Lied Commons, which opened in 2012. Together, Lied and Hixson built a multimillion-dollar empire that has positively impacted the lives of millions of people in Nebraska and across the nation.
BILL STEPHAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CHIEF ARTISTIC OFFICER
BUSINESS SERVICES
Natalie Stroud, Associate Executive Director
Sharon Burkle, Finance Specialist
Jesse Dillman, Data Systems Manager
Rose Khorsandi, Administrative Projects Coordinator
Paige Patton, Programs & Events Specialist
Michelle Zinke, Administrative Coordinator
DEVELOPMENT
Amy Ossian, Associate Director of Development & Membership
Ben Cuca, Development Coordinator
Hannah Miller, Administrative & Development Associate
EDUCATION & ARTS PROGRAMS
Jane Schiermeyer Hansen, Education & Community Engagement Director
Sasha Dobson, Education Outreach Manager
Nancy Engen-Wedin, Education & Grant Programs Manager
EVENTS & FACILITIES
Mark Moore, Associate Director of Events & Facilities
Casey Barnett, Custodial Leader
Bethany Blackman, Usher & Events Coordinator
Stacy Brand, Assistant Facility Services Manager
Laura Ekinde, Custodian
Holden Franken, Events Coordinator
Steve Pearson, Event Services Manager
Christian Richey, Building & Grounds Attendant
Jillian Stewart, Assistant Custodial Services Manager
Jayden Taylor, Custodian
PRODUCTION
Jesse Snyder, Director of Production
Mike Doran, Audio & Production Specialist
Raymond Guern, Production Technician
Jason Hibbard, Production Coordinator
Melanie Rudy, Production & Broadcasting Associate
Ted Tipton, Associate Technical Director
MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS
Matthew Boring, Deputy Director
Lauren Durban, Communications Manager
Andrea Fabiano, Marketing Projects Coordinator
Thao Huynh, Graphics Specialist
TICKET OFFICE
Ginger Dzerk, Associate Director of Ticketing & Patron Services
Kelly Buresh, Group Sales Manager
Drew Caskey, Administrative Ticket O"ce Manager
John Fucinaro, Ticketing Operations & Sales Manager
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION
Barbara Kohler, Director of Development
EMERITA
Lucy Buntain Comine, Senior Development Director
Performance times vary. Please check your ticket or call 402.472.4747 to confirm starting times. Ushers will seat latecomers at an appropriate time to minimize disruption. For most performances, the lobby will open one hour prior to show time, and the auditorium doors will be open 30 minutes before the show.
Regardless of age, every person must have a ticket for admission. Children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all Lied Center events.
There are many nearby parking options in downtown Lincoln. For more information, visit the City of Lincoln Parking Services website at ParkAndGo.org.
The Lied offers limited valet parking for most Lied Season main stage season events. Purchase your valet parking in advance at liedcenter.org/parking or through the Lied ticket office at 402-472-4747.
All Lied Center venues have wheelchairand scooter-accessible locations where patrons can remain in their wheelchairs or transfer to theater seats. Patrons with mobility disabilities should request accessible seating when ordering tickets. For website orders at liedcenter.org, accessible seats in the main hall are marked with the ISA symbol. Lied Center staff are not able to physically assist patrons with chair transfers. Should you require direct physical assistance, please plan to attend with a personal care attendant. Guests of patrons with disabilities must purchase a ticket to attend performances. Lied Center ushers are happy to provide seating in the observation room should a patron need to leave the theater at any point during a performance.
Assisted listening devices, including hearing loop adapters, are provided at the coat check. ASL interpretation is available when requested at least two weeks in advance.
Sensory bags are available for check out at coat check. They include items that help individuals manage sensory sensitivities in busy or loud environments.
PDF programs are available to patrons with visual impairment when requested at least 48 hours in advance. Audio description is available when requested at least two weeks in advance.
Patrons are welcome to use the observation room at the rear of the theater to view performances. The room is separated from the audience by glass and provides a place to see and hear the show without disturbing other guests. Ask an usher for assistance.
Coatrooms, public restrooms, and drinking fountains are all conveniently located throughout the Lied Center. Please ask an usher for assistance if you have trouble locating them.
A variety of snacks and beverages, including coffee, cookies, cocktails, and more, are available for purchase in the lobby.
We ask that you turn off all noise-making electronics, including cellphones, during Lied Center performances. Due to copyright restrictions on the artists’ work, taking pictures and video is prohibited at all performances (unless specified by the artist).
No tobacco products may be used in facilities of the University of Nebraska– Lincoln, including the Lied Center. This includes electronic cigarettes or other forms of electronic smoking. The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is smoke-free, tobacco-free, and vapor-free. Learn more at go.unl.edu/quit.
Please take a moment to identify the nearest exit in case evacuation is necessary. If you hear a weather emergency announcement while outside the seating area, please return to your seat and await instructions.
The safety and security of our guests, as well as artists, volunteers, and staff are a top priority for the Lied Center. All patrons and their belongings are subject to search upon entering our facilities. By presenting your ticket and entering our venue, you consent to such screenings. Persons who refuse screening may be denied entry into our venues. More information can be found on liedcenter.org in the FAQ under Security Policies.
Wondering if the show will go on? Visit LiedCenter.org or our Facebook page to get up-to-date information regarding show status during inclement weather.
Patrons may dance in the area immediately in front of their seats as long as it is carried out in a manner that is respectful of other audience members. Dancing in the aisles and other common areas will not be permitted for safety reasons.
As a courtesy to other Lied patrons, we ask that you please refrain from wearing strong cologne and perfumes during Lied Center performances. Scented products can trigger mild to extremely severe allergic reactions and asthma and respiratory attacks. Thank you for your cooperation.
Cough drops are available from Red Cross on second floor upon request.
A 15-minute pre-performance talk, delivered by a local expert, is held 30 minutes prior to most Lied Season main stage events. Talks are designed to provide background information on artists and shows in order to increase audience enjoyment of events. Seating is limited.
FamFest activities start 90 minutes before each FamFest performance. FamFest provides free food and fun hands-on activities for the whole family!
Discounts for groups of 10 or more are available for most Lied Center presented Season performances. Contact Kelly Buresh at 402.472.4734 or visit liedcenter.org/groups for more information.
TOURS
Tours of the Lied Center are available Monday through Friday, 9am–5pm. Tours must be prearranged on an individual basis and depend on room availability. Email Steve Pearson at spearson5@unl.edu for more information or to schedule a tour.
VOLUNTEER USHERS
Interested in becoming a volunteer usher at the Lied Center? Contact Bethany Blackman at bblackman@unl.edu to learn more.
TICKET OFFICE HOURS
Monday–Friday / 11am–3pm
For most main stage performances, the Ticket Office opens two hours prior to the event, and remains open 15 minutes after the show’s scheduled start time. For events in other venues, Ticket Office personnel are on-site one hour prior to the event.
CONTACT INFO
402.472.4747
LiedCustomerService@unl.edu
University of Nebraska–Lincoln Lied Center for Performing Arts Ticket Office 301 North 12th Street P.O. Box 880157 Lincoln, NE 68588
We recommend that you allow sufficient time before a performance and review paid parking options available at the listed locations. VISIT LIEDCENTER.ORG/PARKING FOR MORE
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The value of higher education extends beyond the degrees students receive and the research that changes so many lives. e University of Nebraska is an economic engine for the state, driving growth and success—and it’s also a cultural engine for Nebraska.
e arts better our quality of life, create social bonds and help us to think more broadly about the human experience.
From music to dance, theatre programs to lecture series, athletic events to art, the university’s four campuses contribute to a thriving arts and cultural community.
e Lied Center is an important contributor to this work. e Lied Center’s programs and engagement across the state create new knowledge and enrich lives.
I’m proud to have this gem as part of our university. e ne and performing arts truly play an important role in making Nebraska a great place to live and work.
JEFFREY P. GOLD, M.D. President, University of Nebraska System
On behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, welcome to the Lied Center, Nebraska’s home for the arts. Whether you’ve traveled from across the state or across the globe, we are thrilled to have you here. At UNL, we empower generations to lead boldly, courageously, and with purpose greater than ourselves. While much of our work sustains and strengthens our world, the arts inspire, uplift, and bring us together in uniquely powerful ways. The Lied Center offers Huskers unparalleled opportunities to experience live performance at its finest — from world-class musicians and dancers to innovative theater and cultural events that celebrate creativity in every form. Thank you for joining us and for sharing in the joy, inspiration, and connection that the arts bring to our community.
KATHERINE S. ANKERSON, INTERIM CHANCELLOR, UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA–LINCOLN
“All roads lead to Lincoln – and fortunately for us, those roads are traveled by some of the most talented and impressive performers of our time! Congratulations to the Lied Center for creating a spectacular season that is sure to entertain, thrill, and inspire audiences of all ages.
LEIRION GAYLOR BAIRD MAYOR OF LINCOLN
Here in Lincoln, it can feel easy to take for granted the many popular musicals, intricate ballets, captivating plays, and other incredible performances we are able to witness each year at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. After all, the Lied has been here for 35 years, serving as a hub for high-quality programming and world-class performances since it opened in 1990. But as my family and I return to the Lied year after year — whether it’s for time-honored holiday traditions like Mannheim Steamroller or exciting, family-friendly Broadway hits like Disney’s Frozen — I’m reminded of how important it is to recognize how fortunate we are to have a place like this right here at home. That’s why Union Bank is proud to support the Lied Center’s mission of educating, inspiring, and entertaining the people of Nebraska through the performing arts. If you are so inclined and have the means, I encourage you to join us in supporting the Lied Center to help ensure our community will be able to enjoy moments like these and create lasting memories for years to come.
JASON MUHLEISEN PRESIDENT AND CEO OF UNION BANK AND TRUST
Fulfilling life is what we do every day at Ameritas. We support the performing arts because it enriches lives—and our community—by creating opportunities to enjoy life at its very best. This is why we are so proud to sponsor Lied Center performances.
BRENT KORTE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER, AMERITAS
“The anticipation I feel waiting for a show to begin… the emotions felt listening to a world class vocalist, the intense emotions that are stirred from a virtuosic piano player, tapping my foot along to show tunes from musicals or learning about an historical time period in a play are among the many reasons I am proud to support the Friends of Lied. The arts unite us.
Becoming a Friends of Lied member is easy and the benefits are many. For a donation of as little as $50, you become part of an amazing group supporting arts in Nebraska at the Lied Center. Additionally, you are supporting Arts Across Nebraska which brings performances to small towns across the state. You are supporting master classes for UNL students who get to train with some of the greatest talents in the world. You are supporting the Nebraska Triple Threat: a summer intensive where high school students improve upon their talents with Broadway actors and musicians. You are supporting FamFest programming for young kids to enrich their learning. The Lied Center for Performing Arts is so much more than just performances and ticket sales cover less than 50 percent of the cost of putting on a show.
The Friends of Lied Board of Directors consists of members across the state who fundraise and provide awareness of the mission of the Lied Center – To Educate, Inspire and Entertain. This fun, passionate and committed group of individuals support the Lied Center in many ways. Our annual gala is an extraordinary event that last year raised $170,000. We also put on member appreciation events, pre-performance dinners and so much more. If you’d be interested in serving the Friends of Lied in this capacity, we’d love to have you.
As the arts are under attack, now more than ever, your support of the arts is critical to promoting the mission of the Lied Center for Performing Arts. We cannot sustain the mission without you. Please consider joining Friends of Lied.
DEB NELSON PRESIDENT, FRIENDS OF LIED
As a lifelong resident of this great city, I have had the good fortune of experiencing the magic that happens inside the Lied Center on many occasions. The performing arts enrich our lives in so many ways. They have the capacity to appeal to us emotionally and intellectually while expanding our horizons and habits of thought. The Lied Center attracts the finest performing artists in the world and provides the residents of Nebraska with profound opportunities to experience the arts. FMNE Insurance (formerly Farmers Mutual of Nebraska) is a proud supporter of the Lied Center and the wonderful contribution that it makes to the quality of life we enjoy here in Nebraska.
MARK WALZ BOARD CHAIRMAN & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, FMNE INSURANCE
The Lied Center for Performing Arts is an important partner to the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts and allows our students, faculty and sta! to experience world-class artists on stage and in the classroom. These experiences help our students observe what it takes to perform at the highest level.
Our deepest thanks to Miss Christina Hixson and the Lied Foundation Trust for their vision to create this facility that enhances all the arts in Nebraska, as well as their support for the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts.
Enjoy the performances this season at the Lied Center. We also invite you to visit arts.unl.edu for information on our student and faculty performances. We look forward to welcoming you to our new Westbrook Music Building, renovated Kimball Recital Hall and other performance and exhibition spaces this season!
The Lied Center for Performing Arts brings vibrancy, creativity, and diversity to Lincoln and the entire state of Nebraska. Through its engaging entertainment and educational programs, it enriches our communities and broadens our horizons.
As a mutual organization built on the principle of bringing people together for the common good, Assurity is honored to support a world-class performing arts venue that creates exceptional shared experiences for all.
We applaud the Lied Center as it raises the curtain on another outstanding season.
SUSIE KEISLER-MUNRO PRESIDENT AND CEO, ASSURITY
FNBO is committed to contributing to the strength of our communities, and one measure of a successful community is its vibrant and robust culture. By supporting organizations that expose individuals to the arts, cultures, humanities and athletics, we are investing in the future of our city and what it cares about. FNBO is proud to continue our tradition of partnership with the Lied Center, and we support their dedication to bringing world-class entertainment to the Lincoln area.
NATHAN S. MCKOWN MANAGING DIRECTOR, COMMERCIAL BANKING, LINCOLN, NE, FNBO
At Ameritas, fulfilling life is what we do daily. This means helping our customers enjoy life at its very best. It’s about reducing uncertainty, helping grow assets, and protecting what is most cherished. As a mutually based organization, we put our customers first. Backed by a foundation of financial strength, we offer a competitive array of insurance, retirement, and investment products. Securities offered through affiliate Ameritas Investment Company LLC., member FINRA/SIPC and investment advisory services offered through the business name of Ameritas Advisory Services.
The Friends of Lied is a membership organization of over 1,300 members, governed by a board of directors from across the state of Nebraska. Its purpose is to support and promote the Lied Center through education experiences, fundraising, social events, and service. The Friends of Lied is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, serving as a support group for the Lied Center for Performing Arts. Contributions to the Friends of Lied are tax-deductible, and membership starts at just $50. Since its inception in 1989, the Friends of Lied has contributed over $9 million in support of the Lied Center’s mission to educate, inspire, and entertain the people of Nebraska through the performing arts. Visit liedcenter.org/friends to learn more.
UBT is a locally owned bank that takes a personal approach to providing a breadth of services with a warm, helpful personality. Major turning points in your life—first car, first job, going to college, getting married, a new home, having children, retirement—are what UBT loves to help you with. At UBT, people don’t have your money— your money has people.
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Larry and Lucy are proud to return as Lied Center Season Lieders for the 2025–2026 season! They have been Lied supporters and leaders for many years, including as Season Lieders for the past several seasons. Lucy serves as the Lied Center’s Senior Development Director Emerita. She has made a major impact in building the Lied Center’s artistic programs, including the Glenn Kor ! Broadway Series and the Lied’s Command Performance of American Ballet Theatre with Misty Copeland and the St. Louis Symphony. During her time with the University of Nebraska Foundation, Lucy played a lead role in developing the arts at UNL, including the creation of the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film, Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center, Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts and much more. She has a passion for Broadway, dance and a wide variety of art forms. Larry and Lucy enjoy supporting and advocating for Nebraska’s performing arts center, and their positive impact on the Lied will last long into the future.
The Pearle Francis Finigan Foundation, guided by Liana Sandin, has endeavored to make a significant impact on Nebraska's cultural scene. Their unwavering support has not only enriched the arts community in Lincoln but also fostered a broader appreciation for all the arts, especially classical music. By partnering with educational and humanitarian organizations, they have ensured that the arts remain accessible and relevant to diverse audiences. The Lied Center's world-class performances share the foundation's vision of a vibrant cultural milieu, where the arts are celebrated and cherished as a vital part of the community's fabric. This commitment to the arts is a powerful reminder of how dedicated patronage can inspire and elevate a region's cultural heritage.
Returning to Lincoln after leaving in 1985 to launch a career in the music business, Bill is excited to support the Lied Center and its 2025–2026 Season. A graduate of Lincoln High and UNL, he spent the past 35 years on the road managing finance and logistics for live concert tours for a range of rock and pop artists. His first tour was with the B-52s Cosmic Tour in 1990, and over the years he’s worked with Ozzy Osbourne, Janet Jackson, CHER, P!NK, and Tina Turner.
“Growing up in Lincoln, we didn’t have a dedicated performing arts center, so I saw touring Broadway shows at the Stuart Theater and Pershing Auditorium. We often had to travel to Omaha or Kansas City to see the most current productions. My family also produced the summer musicals at Pinewood Bowl in the late 1970s, and I probably caught the entertainment bug during those summers.”
Since moving back to Lincoln part-time in 2022, Bill has attended several performances at the Lied Center and continues to be amazed by both the quality and quantity of the programming. Whether you’re seeing a play for the first time, or revisiting one of your favorites, seeing a show at the Lied is a reminder of how good it feels to experience something live—and together.
We are thrilled to support the Lied Center in its mission to "educate, inspire and entertain" as Season Lieders for the 2025–2026 season. We have formed many wonderful memories with our children at Lied Center performances, and we appreciate the Lied's e ! orts to extend this opportunity to all students in our community and beyond. The Lied provides unique and meaningful outreach and educational experiences — from a 9-year-old's eye-opening first visit to a Lied Center matinee, to the chance for a UNL student to hone their craft in a master class, and so much more.
Kristen serves on the Lied Center Statewide Advisory Board and the Lincoln Children’s Zoo Board of Directors and previously served as President of the Friends of Lied Board of Directors. Geo ! is the managing partner of Orange Street Group and serves on the boards of the Sheldon Art Association, United Way, and Public Art Lincoln. We believe arts education and firsthand experiences are critical to the success of our students and our community.
The Lied Center for Performing Arts has always held a special place in Ryan and Beth's hearts and lives. They are honored to be Season Lieders and support the Lied Center for Performing Arts and all the artists, creators and storytellers who perform there. The arts have always been an important part of their lives and a gateway to expanding their understanding of the world and the amazing artists who create in it each day.
As a child Ryan would listen to his grandfather play the dulcimer by ear without any formal music training. He would play for those in his community including those in retirement homes, community and cultural events and for his family. He loved bringing people together through music. Beth has been involved in music and the arts her entire life. She was a member of multiple bands in school, and her children have all followed by learning to play musical instruments and all enjoy visual arts and theater. Her eldest daughter is currently enrolled in the Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts. The Lied Center for Performing Arts brings world-class, culturally diverse arts to our community. They are proud to support it and hope all that attend these shows are inspired by these great artists and performers.
We are pleased to participate in the Lied as Season Lieders for the 2025–2026 season. Both lifelong Nebraskans, Karen grew up in Lincoln and graduated from UNL, and Chuck grew up in York and is a University of Minnesota graduate. We have been honored to participate in various Lied organizations, including as members of the Lied Center’s 25th Anniversary Sterling Society. Karen served on the Friends of Lied board and served as its president in 2008–2009. She also served on the Lied Statewide Advisory Board and on the board of the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts. Chuck served on the Statewide Advisory Board and as its president in 2015–2016. He currently serves on the Chancellor’s Advisory Board at UNMC. We have enjoyed attending and encouraging friends to enjoy the Lied experience. The Lied’s commitment to making the performing arts experiences available to all through programs like Arts Across Nebraska, master classes by visiting performers and subsidized ticket prices makes the Lied Center the go-to destination for performing arts in Nebraska. We want all Nebraskans to have the amazing opportunity to enjoy all that the Lied Center makes possible.
The Kotils are longtime friends and supporters of the Lied Center. In 1985, Vikki first became involved as a member of the then, newly formed, Statewide Program Advisory Council for the Lied Center for Performing Arts. She later joined the sta ! of the Lied Center Project, under the direction of Shelia Gri "n, during the facility's construction and initial program development. Vikki recalls this as such a very exciting time to personally witness the brick and mortar being transformed into the world-class performing arts facility that it is today. She adds that from the onset the mission of the Lied Center was to increase opportunities for all Nebraskans to experience the highest quality performances and its events. Doug added that he and Vikki are happy to continue their support as an advocate and Season Lieder because they feel truly fortunate to benefit from the e ! orts of those visionaries who made the Lied Center a reality. Today, the Lied Center is one of the top 100 theaters in the world. As we attend this season’s performances, it is a priority for us to support the programs and events as it remains evident that the Lied Center continues to enhance and enrich the cultural experiences of generations of Nebraskans.
Taking great honor and pleasure in their involvement with the Lied Center, Art and Chris Zygielbaum support programs, take part in special events, and contribute time and energy to the Lied. Art is the past president of the Lied Center Statewide Advisory Board, and Chris is a former Friends of Lied board member. Art and Chris can be found at the Lied Center for more than 20 performances a year and often choose to support programs that have exceptional artistic merit and social justice impact. These include the play 1984 in the 2019-2020 season, the Mosaic Circle’s Everytime I Talk About and the incredible ABT Across America in the 2020-2021 Season. A number of years ago, they supported a youth play from Australia called Hitler’s Daughter that explored issues of Nazi Germany through a fictional plot. This production, in particular, had a significant impact on local youth who were given the opportunity to experience the show. The Zygielbaums also sponsored My Antonia, Trevor Noah, The Capitol Steps and many other memorable and meaningful programs in past seasons. Because of their deep belief in the importance of the Lied Center to our community and state, the Zygielbaums are committed to helping assure its continued success.
John and Laurie Tavlin have been dedicated supporters of jazz music for 50 years. John founded the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra in 1975, serving as its president and performing in the trumpet section from 1975 to 1988. As a jazz trumpeter, John has been a soloist at venues ranging from London’s Crystal Palace Bowl to jazz clubs in New York City, Chicago, Kansas City, Des Moines, New Orleans, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego. He has performed with many jazz greats, including Clark Terry, Bill Watrous, Don Menza, and Ed Shaughnessy. In 1986, John received the Lincoln Mayor’s Arts Award as a performing jazz artist.
In 2016, John founded the Johnny Manhattan Orchestra, a 19-member ensemble created to support the University of Nebraska Jazz Studies Program by pairing student musicians with professionals in a working band that celebrates classic Swing Era music.
In 2023, he founded the Metro Jazz Quintet, which honors the rich tradition of jazz through a sold-out performance series in the Lied Commons.
Through their company, Nebraska Diamond, John and Laurie have sponsored numerous guest artists with the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra and the University of Nebraska, as well as supporting Jazz in June. They have also established and funded a Graduate Fellowship in Jazz Trumpet and an Excellence in Jazz Performance Scholarship Fund through the University of Nebraska Foundation, benefiting jazz programs at both UNL and UNO.
As Season Lieders, John and Laurie—along with Nebraska Diamond—support the full spectrum of Lied programming. As members of the Lied Jazz Circle, they are especially committed to the growth and appreciation of jazz music, a uniquely creative and important American art form. They toast the Lied on another outstanding season of great performances!
Michael and Marvona Tavlin are longtime Lied Center friends and supporters. They are big fans of Broadway musicals and are both music school graduates of Oklahoma City University where Mike is a member of the Alumni Advisory Councils for the Schools of Dance, Music and Theatre. Longtime Lincoln residents and community volunteers, Mike is the Managing Director of Pacific Asset Management, LLC, and Marvona is a Past National President of the Delta Zeta Sorority, a Past President of the Delta Zeta Foundation, and was an early Friends of Lied board member. The Tavlins believe that arts education is a critical part of student development because it helps shape well-rounded, adaptable and thoughtful individuals equipped to thrive both in school and in life.
The arts bring color to our lives. We both grew up in homes that valued the arts in many di! erent forms. We raised our own children to understand the importance of the arts in the lives of every person and the strength of community it provides. Our family has enjoyed both engaging in various arts and the ability to appreciate the work of other artists. We are continually engaged and excited by the exceptional programming at the Lied. The Lied’s commitment to bringing many di! erent forms of the arts to Nebraska through both education and entertainment is a treasure for Lincoln and all of Nebraska. We are excited to continue our support of the Lied and its mission to make Lincoln an unparalleled community for the arts.
Few Nebraskans have supported the arts and culture of the state, including the Lied Center for Performing Arts, more than Rhonda Seacrest and her late husband, James C. Seacrest. With their support of the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, Sheldon Museum of Art, the Glenn Kor ! School of Music, Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra, the NET Foundation and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment, among others, the Seacrests have gone above and beyond to provide world-class cultural events and education to citizens all across Nebraska.
Jointly and individually, the Seacrests have headed fund drives raising millions of dollars and served on the boards of some of Nebraska’s most significant cultural entities.
“Attending any performance at the Lied Center enhances the cultural awareness of each person. I can feel it! Patrons exit culturally elevated in a manner that can only be provided in an exceptional venue. And it is happening right here in Lincoln.”
Barbara Bartle
Justin Carlson
Kristen Cline
Dee Cummins
Kate Engel
Clover Frederick
John Leonard Harris
Randy Hawthorne
Heather Hilgers
Hasan Khalil
Barbara Kohler
Brent Korte (President)
Daniel Martinez
Anthony J. Messineo
Dave Miller
Marilyn Moore
Brian Morrison
Kayla Mulheisen
Deb Nelson
Rosemary Ohles
It is an incredible honor to serve as president of the Lied Center’s Statewide Advisory Board, working alongside passionate individuals from across Nebraska who are united by a deep love for the performing arts.
The Lied Center is more than a landmark—it’s a beacon of creativity, connection, and excellence. Consistently ranked among the top 100 performing arts centers worldwide, its reputation is built not just on remarkable performances, but on the people behind them. From the devoted team bringing transformative art to stages and classrooms, to the generous donors, volunteers, and statewide partners who make it all possible—this is a shared achievement. And at the heart of it all is you: the audience whose curiosity, passion, and presence give the work true meaning.
Jackie Ostrowicki
Jill Pershing Davis
Kim Russel
Dr. Sarah Salem
Bryan Shank
Piyush Srivastav
Bill Stephan
Natalie Stroud
Emily Tonniges
As Sir Ken Robinson once said, “The arts are not a luxury. They are as fundamental as breathing.” The arts enrich our lives in profound and lasting ways. They allow us to experience beauty, express emotion, and explore new perspectives. They help us understand ourselves and one another, forming a bridge between diverse communities and generations.
President John F. Kennedy beautifully captured this truth when he said: “The life of the arts, far from being an interruption, a distraction, in the life of a nation, is very close to the center of a nation's purpose—and is a test of the quality of a nation’s civilization.”
When you attend a performance at the Lied, it’s more than entertainment—it’s a chance to be moved, challenged, uplifted. What will you take with you? A burst of inspiration? A new way of seeing the world? A shared moment with family or community?
The performing arts o!er escape, connection, and meaning. They don’t just reflect life—they fulfill it. And through your presence and support, the Lied Center continues to open a “whole new world” of possibility for you and your loved ones.
BRENT KORTE, PRESIDENT OF THE STATEWIDE ADVISORY BOARD
In our 35 year history, the Lied Center has hosted more than 1,700 events featuring artists from around the world.
More than 3 million audience members have enjoyed thrilling performances #AtTheLied.
Nearly every artist that appears on the Lied Center stage also works with students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and/ or local K-12 students. Recent masterclasses have taken place in elementary schools, after-school programs, community centers, and beyond—and they’re always FREE to students.
As part of our partnership with Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra, every fourth-grade student in Lincoln Public School visits the Lied Center to experience a performance from the symphony.
The Lied Center’s Arts Across Nebraska program takes exceptional artists on annual tours to communities throughout the state. Last season, artists and Lied sta! traveled over 1,700 miles and provided public performances and arts outreach to more than 4,700 Nebraskans in 8 communities!
Right now, more than 1,300 Nebraskans from all across the state support the Lied Center as members of the Friends of Lied.
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The Lied Foundation Trust established the Lied Performance Fund Endowment at the University of Nebraska Foundation to enable the students & citizens of Nebraska to experience the finest cultural performances in the world. Many generous individuals & groups continue giving to this fund, enabling the Lied Center to continue presenting artists of great distinction & expanding its outreach programs throughout the state of Nebraska. Every year, thousands of free tickets are distributed to children & families who normally would not have the opportunity to experience the arts.
Established in 2014, the Glenn Kor ! Broadway Endowment enables the Lied Center to present the highest-quality Broadway shows to Nebraskans while also providing opportunities for students to work with top performers and industry professionals. The Glenn Kor ! Broadway Endowment also supports the creation of exciting new work right here in Lincoln through the Grow A Show program and o ! ers opportunities for students to work hands-on with top musical theater artists. Our deepest gratitude to the Glenn Kor ! Estate for making an immeasurable impact on the performing arts in Nebraska.
The Anabeth Hormel Cox Lied Center Performance Fund
5-10, 2026
SPONSORED BY
CORPORATE SPONSOR MEDIA SPONSOR
SEASON LIEDER Geoff & Kristen Cline
SPOTLIGHT SPONSORS Matt & Clover Frederick Bryan & Nancy Shank
SEASON SPONSORS This performance is supported in part by the Glenn Korff Broadway Endowment. This presentation is made possible in part with generous support from the Burket Graf Endowment.
JILL FURMAN RACHEL SUSSMAN
ROY FURMAN CUE TO CUE PRODUCTIONS RENEE RING & PAUL ZOFNASS WALPORT PRODUCTIONS NO GUARANTEES PRODUCTIONS RUTH ANN HARNISCH THE BROADWAY INVESTOR’S CLUB ERICA LYNN SCHWARTZ SALLY MARTIN PETER MAY THE BHATIA SISTERS DAVID CARROLL JULIE E COHEN THE GARELICKS JOHN GORE ORGANIZATION JUDITH TEEL DAVIS & JOE CARROLL LAURA LONERGAN MAYER PRODUCTIONS MML PRODUCTIONS NEDERLANDER PRESENTATIONS MORGAN STEWARD/JENNIFER FRIEDLAND XAN WEISER/MATTERS OF THE ART
JEFFREY SCHOENBERG/ARI CONTE BRIAN SPECTOR/SILLY BEARS PRODUCTIONS THEATRE PRODUCERS OF COLOR/LEVEL FORWARD ABOVE THE FRAY ENTERTAINMENT/DEBBIE AND STEPHEN BLOCK ALISSANDRA ARONOW/VIBECKE DAHLE DELLAPOLLA FUNROE PRODUCTIONS/JENNIFER KROMAN MICHELLE NOH/TODD B. RUBIN STANLEY S. SHUMAN/SIX POINT PRODUCTIONS SECOND SET THE SHUBERT ORGANIZATION
PRESENT
BOOK, MUSIC, & LYRICS BY SHAINA TAUB WITH JENNY ASHMAN ABIGAIL AZIZ ANNA BAKUN ARIANA BURKS TAMI DAHBURA DANYEL FULTON ANNALESE FUSARO MARYA GRANDY MARISSA HECKER TRISHA JEFFREY MAYA KELEHER
AMANDA K. LOPEZ LIVVY MARCUS MERRILL PEIFFER VICTORIA PEKEL BRANDI PORTER MONICA TULIA RAMIREZ JENNA LEA ROSEN GRETCHEN SHOPE LAURA STRACKO D’KAYLAH UNIQUE WHITLEY GWYNNE WOOD JOYCE MEIMEI ZHENG ORIGINAL BROADWAY SCENIC DESIGN TOUR SCENIC DESIGN
DESIGN
DESIGN SOUND DESIGN HAIR AND WIG DESIGN RICCARDO CHRISTINE PAUL LAP JASON CHARLES G. HERNÁNDEZ PETERS TAZEWELL CHI CHU CRYSTAL LaPOINTE
ORCHESTRATIONS VOCAL ARRANGEMENTS
MUSIC COORDINATOR MICHAEL SHAINA TAUB & SHAINA TAUB, DANI LEE KRISTY STAROBIN ANDREA GRODY ANDREA GRODY & HUTCH NORTER MICHAEL STAROBIN
PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR ASSOCIATE CHOREOGRAPHER TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR CASTING MAKEUP DESIGN STACY N. LORI ELIZABETH HAWLEY HUDSON THE TELSEY OFFICE JOE TAYLOR PARQUET GOULD THEATRICAL RACHEL DULUDE II ASSOCIATES HOFFMAN, CSA EVAN ROONEY
MARKETING SUPERVISOR
MARKETING & PRESS
BOOKING AGENCY COMPANY MANAGER
MANAGEMENT MICHELE ALLIED GLOBAL THE BOOKING GROUP HILARY 101 PRODUCTIONS, GRONER MARKETING MEREDITH BLAIR HAMILTON LTD. KARA GEBHART
MUSIC SUPERVISION BY ANDREA GRODY
CHOREOGRAPHED BY MAYTE NATALIO
DIRECTED BY
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opening
(in alphabetical order)
President Woodrow Wilson .............................................................................................. JENNY ASHMAN
Ensemble/Speaker of the House ANNA BAKUN
Mollie Hay TAMI DAHBURA
Ida B. Wells .................................................................................................................... DANYEL FULTON
Carrie Chapman Catt....................................................................................................... MARYA GRANDY
Ensemble/Dr. White/Mailman MARISSA HECKER
Mary Church Terrell.........................................................................................................TRISHA JEFFREY
Alice Paul .......................................................................................................................... MAYA KELEHER
Doris Stevens LIVVY MARCUS
Phyllis Terrell/Robin VICTORIA PEKEL
Dudley Malone.................................................................................................................BRANDI PORTER
Inez Milholland MONICA TULIA RAMIREZ
Ensemble/Major Sylvester, Senator Burn JENNA LEA ROSEN
Ensemble/Mrs. Herndon .............................................................................................. GRETCHEN SHOPE
Alva Belmont/Phoebe Burn LAURA STRACKO
Lucy Burns GWYNNE WOOD
Ruza Wenclawska ................................................................................................ JOYCE MEIMEI ZHENG
Understudies and standbys never substitute for listed players unless a specifc announcement is made at the time of appearance
For Alva Belmont/Phoebe Burn TAMI DAHBURA, MARISSA HECKER, MERRILL PEIFFER; for Lucy Burns ANNALESE FUSARO, GRETCHEN SHOPE; for Carrie Chapman Catt MERRILL PEIFFER, LAURA STRACKO; for Mollie Hay—ANNA BAKUN, ANNALESE FUSARO; for Dudley Malone—ABIGAIL AZIZ, ARIANA BURKS, AMANDA K. LOPEZ, D’KAYLAH UNIQUE WHITLEY; for Inez Milholland ANNALESE FUSARO, AMANDA K. LOPEZ; for Alice Paul—JENNA LEA ROSEN, GRETCHEN SHOPE; for Doris Stevens—AMANDA K. LOPEZ, JENNA LEA ROSEN; for Mary Church Terrell ABIGAIL AZIZ, ARIANA BURKS, D’KAYLAH UNIQUE WHITLEY; for Phyllis Terrell/Robin—ABIGAIL AZIZ, ARIANA BURKS, D’KAYLAH UNIQUE WHITLEY; for Ida B. Wells—ABIGAIL AZIZ, ARIANA BURKS, D’KAYLAH UNIQUE WHITLEY; for Ruza Wenclawska—ANNA BAKUN, MARISSA HECKER; for President Woodrow Wilson—MARISSA HECKER, MERRILL PEIFFER.
PRINCIPAL COVERS
ABIGAIL AZIZ, ARIANA BURKS
SWINGS
ANNALESE FUSARO, AMANDA K. LOPEZ, MERRILL PEIFFER, D’KAYLAH UNIQUE WHITLEY
DANCE CAPTAIN AMANDA K. LOPEZ
The use of any recording device, either audio or video, and the taking of photographs, either with or without fash, is strictly prohibited. Please turn off all electronic devices such as cellular phones, pagers and watches.
KELEHER
BRANDI PORTER
K. LOPEZ
MONICA TULIA RAMIREZ
UNIQUE WHITLEY
LIVVY MARCUS
JENNA LEA ROSEN
GRETCHEN SHOPE LAURA STRACKO
“Let Mother Vote”
“Finish the Fight”
“Find a Way”
“Wait My Turn”
“Terrell’s Theme”
“The March (We Demand Equality)”
“G. A. B.”
“Ladies”
“Worth It”
“If We Were Married”
“The Convention Part I”
“This Girl”
“The Convention Part II”
“Alva Belmont”
“Show Them Who You Are”
“The Campaign”
“How Long?”
“The Young Are at the Gates”
“Respectfully Yours, Dudley Malone”
“Hold It Together”
“Wait My Turn” (reprise)
“The Report”
“Show Them Who You Are” (reprise)
“Insane”
“Fire & Tea”
“Let Mother Vote” (reprise)
“She and I”
“A Letter From Harry’s Mother”
“I Was Here”
“If We Were Married” (reprise)
“Lucy’s Song”
“Finish the Fight” (reprise)
“Keep Marching”
Conductor/ eyboard —DANI LEE HUTCH
Associate Conductor/ eyboard —BRADEN CHUDZIK
Acoustic lectric Bass—EDWARD HAMILTON rums—DANIEL SANTIAGO
Music Coordinator—KRISTY NORTER
Music Coordinator—JULIE FERRARA
lectronic Music esi n—RANDY COHEN & SAM STAROBIN, RANDY COHEN KEYBOARDS LLC
Associate lectronic Music esi n—DREW NICHOLS, TIM CROOK, NICK SCHENKEL
Music Copyin EMILY GRISHMAN
Music Preparation ADRIANA GRACE, TIMOTHY HANSON, ALDEN TERRY
LOCAL
Violin – MELISSA HOLTMEIER
Cello – KAREN BECKER
Reed (Flute Piccolo Bb Clarinet Bass Clarinet oprano a Baritone a ) – ED LOVE
Reed (Flute Clarinet Alto a ) – SCOTT VICROY
Trumpet Flu el DEAN HAIST
Trumpet Flu el DEBBIE BOUFFARD Trombone uphonium CHRIS ACKER
uitar (Acoustic lectric TenorBan o Mandolin) MALACHI MILLION
Local Contractor – DEAN HAIST (ARTS INCORPORATED)
MAYA KELEHER ( Alice Paul ) is honored to lend her voice to this story of women finding theirs. Past roles include Natalie in e t to ormal (TheaterWorks Hartford) and Jennifer Rumson in Paint our Wa on (The Muny). Thanks to her husband Alex, Justin Picca at Lakey Wolff & Co, BroadwayVox, her dog Betty and her incredible friends and family. Proud graduate of The Boston Conservatory. Enjoy the ride.
JENNY ASHMAN (President Woodrow Wilson) was most recently seen in the national tour of Come From Away . Regional/Off-B’way: ver After (Alliance Theatre), Dave (Arena Stage), vita (Kansas City Rep, Opera North), Disney’s The ittle Mermaid (Hollywood Bowl), leep o More weeney Todd (Ovation Award nomination). Originally from Alaska, Jenny is a graduate of UCF Conservatory Theatre. “For Alan, the Edith to my Woodrow.” jennyashman.com. @alaskanjz.
ABIGAIL AZIZ ( ffsta e Principal Cover u/s
Ida B. Wells u/s udley Malone u/s Mary Church Terrell u/s Phyllis Terrell/Robin) is excited to be a part of telling this story. She has just received her B.F.A. in musical theater from the University of Michigan. She wants to thank her parents, MSA, Umich and The Mine for getting her here today!
ANNA BAKUN ( nsemble u/s Mollie ay u/s Ruza Wenclawska) is a proud queer and mixed AAPI artist. CMU drama alum. Credits: The Queen of Versailles (Emerson Colonial Theatre); The Wickhams Christmas at Pemberley (The City Theatre); Gloria and Titanic The Musical (CMU). For Mom, Dad and Andy. @annabakun.
ARIANA BURKS ( ffsta e Principal Cover u/s
Ida B. Wells u/s udley Malone u/s Mary Church Terrell u/s Phyllis Terrell/Robin). Broadway: Real Women ave Curves (original Broadway cast). Regional: In the ei hts (The Muny) and other productions around Chicagoland! TV/film: Beats etfi , eon ala y isney . han you od, family and StewCrew! For Moo Moo. @arianaburks.
TAMI DAHBURA (Mollie ay u/s Alva Belmont/ Phoebe Burn). First national tours: inky Boots Memphis In the ei hts. National/international tour: A Chorus ine. Off-Broadway: Manuel vs. The tatue of iberty The Pa ama ame. Other favorites: alf Time (Paper Mill Playhouse), Heartland (Theatreworks), The Three Musketeers (AMTSJ). Soloist: Hawaii, Maryland, Oakland and Sacramento symphonies. Graduate: Mount Holyoke College. Puppy-raiser: The Seeing Eye, New Jersey. “Thanks: my parents, my team: The Hybrid Agency.” @tamisings.
DANYEL FULTON (Ida B. Wells) is a Brooklynborn and bred storyteller. Favorite credits: Ruby (Broadbend Arkansas Transport Group), Dorothy (The Wiz The Muny), Shayla (Watch i ht The PAC), Actor 3 ( Plays for the Pla ue ear The Public), Ruby (We hall omeday ASF), Dionne
(Hair, second national tour), Aisha (A Time to ove NBT), Sarah (Ra time The 5th, Asolo Rep and TUTS). danyelfulton.com. 1 Cor 13:13.
ANNALESE FUSARO ( win u/s Inez Millholland u/s ucy Burns u/s Mollie ay) is honored to be a Suff in her national tour debut! Regional: Waitress (NSMT); Crazy for ou Frozen to Matilda (MTWichita). Proud recent CCM grad! “Love and gratitude to my parents, family, friends and teachers for everything.” @annalesefusaro.
MARYA GRANDY ( Carrie Chapman Catt ). Broadway/New York/tour: The evil Wears Prada (world premiere), Into the Woods (2023 B’way revival), Closer Than ver es Mis rables amn ankees Bells Are Rin in The reat American Trailer Park Musical. Regional: Too many to mention. Original work: Baby oda A ove tory. TV/ l hica o ire, hica o P. ., escue e, “Conviction,” “Law & Order,” “Law & Order: SVU.” B.A.: Yale University. For Hugh and Gavin. maryagrandy.com.
MARISSA HECKER ( nsemble u/s Alva Belmont/Phoebe Burn u/s President Woodrow Wilson u/s Ruza Wenclawska) is ecstatic to be a Suff! Off-Broadway: The ffice. National tour: pamilton. Regional: Forestburgh, Fireside, Weston. She produces original parodies on her YouTube, “Broadway Busts.” CCM MT. Thank you to Rachel. Love to her family, Carey, Thomas. For Max. @marissa.hecker.
TRISHA JEFFREY ( Mary Church Terrell ). Broadway OBC: ittle hop of orrors All hook p Rent Motown. National/international tours: Rent ister Act Motown. Regional: Three Mothers (Fannie Lee Chaney), The Watsons o to Birmin ham Cinderella Beautiful ekyll Hyde. Film/TV: Thin s ike This ear dward BroadwayWorld/Black Excellence awards and Jeff nomination for The Color Purple (Celie). Helen Hayes nomination for Caroline or Chan e (Emmie). trishajeffrey.com. @trishajeffrey.
AMANDA K. LOPEZ ( win u/s Inez Milholland u/s oris tevens u/s udley Malone Dance Captain). National tour debut! Broadway: Real Women ave Curves. Off-Broadway/favorites: The Marvelous Wonderettes Beetle uice The Musical (Miss Argentina, NCL inaugural cast), In the ei hts (Nina), n our Feet Love to Mom, Tada, Javi, ATB and this legendary Suffs team. @amandaklopez.
LIVVY MARCUS (Doris Stevens). First national tour debut. Recent credits include Ride and Life After (Old Globe); The riswold s Broadway Vacation (5th Ave.); pells of the ea (Kennedy Center). Debut album ivvy Marcus ats er hoe out now. “Thanks HCKR! Thanks to all the public libraries! Big hugs to Addy and Charlie. Follow me @livvymarcus or livvymarcus.com.”
MERRILL PEIFFER ( win u/s Carrie Chapman Catt u/s President Woodrow Wilson u/s Alva Belmont/Phoebe Burn) is truly excited to be part of this show, Women’s history is for everyone, y’all! Past B’way tour credits: Mamma Mia Regional: Over 50 shows all across U.S. Endless gratitude to the amazing casting and creative team and for her loved ones! @merrilllove.
VICTORIA PEKEL (Phyllis Terrell/Robin) is a 2025 Yale graduate who majored in political science and theater. Select Yale credits: for colored irls opera (lady in blue), e ally Blonde (Elle), amlet (Ophelia). Regional: Footloose (Ariel, Arkansas Rep). She is incredibly grateful to the Suffs team as she makes her national tour debut! Victoria dedicates this to the memory of her mother, Tanya—a proud Delta. @victoria.pekel.
BRANDI PORTER (Dudley Malone). Broadway: Purlie ictorious (Lutibelle u/s), Clyde’s (Letitia u/s), A Bron Tale (Swing, Jane u/s). First nat’l tour: A Bron Tale (Frieda, Jane u/s). Off-Broadway: Trevor A ew Musical. Regional: Intimate Apparel (Esther), Arden Theatre Company; Ain t o Mo (Passenger 4), Woolly Mammoth/BCS, Helen Hayes nominee for Outstanding Supporting Actor. “Endless gratitude to my husband, family, friends, Saks& and CESD. IG:@thebrandiporter.
MONICA TULIA RAMIREZ (Inez Milholland). Proud daughter of an immigrant father, Monica is honored to return to Suffs—now in the role she covered on Broadway and at the Public Theater. Broadway: Real Women ave Curves uffs . TV: “Elementary,” “Madam Secretary,” “Evil,” “Uncoupled.” Favorite regional: vita (Eva), Footloose (Rusty), Workin (Woman 1). “Love to my family and partner, Logan. Pase lo que pase.” @monicatuliaramirez.
JENNA LEA ROSEN ( nsemble u/s Alice Paul u/s oris tevens) Broadway national tour debut! Regional: TUTS (Elsa, Frozen), MSMT (Fanny Brice, Funny Girl ), Sacramento Music Circus (Wednesday, The Addams Family ), Goodspeed (Prissy, Anne u/s, Anne of Green Gables). Voice of over 30 animated characters for Disney and HBO. For Grandma. @jennalearosen.
GRETCHEN SHOPE ( nsemble u/s Alice Paul u/s ucy Burns). National tour debut! Winner of the 2024 Jimmy Awards. Gretchen thanks her agency Nicolosi & Co. for their guidance and support. She also thanks her family (and honorary family) for loving her unconditionally. Get out and vote! @gretchen_shope.
LAURA STRACKO (Alva Belmont/Phoebe Burn u/s Carrie Chapman Catt). Broadway: Diana. Film/ TV: “Blue Bloods,” Diana etfi . our amn ankees. Ship: Cats (RCCL), Regional favorites: Come From Away (Ogunquit, Theatre Aspen), Gypsy (Aspen). “Love to my family and Maurice, thank
you to Todd/ATB, Rachel and this beautiful team. Keep marching!” @thisislaurastracko.
D’KAYLAH UNIQUE WHITLEY ( win u/s Ida B. Wells udley Malone Mary Church Terrell Robin/Phyllis Terrell/ nsemble). Broadway: Dear van ansen (Zoe/Alana). Off-Broadway: ittle hop of Horrors (Ronnette). Whitley is excited to be in the Suffs family. A special thanks to her family and team for always believing in her! @ dkaylahunique
GWYNNE WOOD (Lucy Burns ) (they/she) is a queer theater artist based in NYC. Broadway: . First national tours: klahoma (2019 revival). West End: scar at the Crown. Select: The Public Theater, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Olney Theatre Center and Pipeline Theatre. “Thanks to my family, my partner Anna, the team at DGRW and everyone at Suffs and Telsey for this opportunity.” @gwynnelaurel.
JOYCE MEIMEI ZHENG (Ruza Wenclawska). y rst national tour can t believe et to be here.” Recently: The Importance of Bein arnest (Shakespeare NJ), Twelfth i ht (TheatreSquared), The Far Country (Yale Rep), oomers (BCTR), A Christmas Carol (ASF), Macbeth (Double Feature Plays). Rutgers MGSA. “Thank you HCKR. A BIG I love you to my family and friends.” @irokpink. Child of God. Jesus adores you.
SHAINA TAUB (Book Music yrics) is a twotime Tony Award-winner, Grammy and Emmynominee, artist-in-residence at The Public Theater and Atlantic Records recording artist. She starred in Suffs on Broadway, for which she won Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Score; Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Book, Best Score, Best Musical; and a Drama Desk for Music. She is a recipient of the honors such as the Jonathan Larson Grant, ASCAP Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award, Workers Circle Activism Award, the League of Women Voters’ Tribute Award and was included on the 2024 Time100 Next list of rising leaders. shainataub.com.
LEIGH SILVERMAN ( Director ). Broadway: Suffs (Tony nomination), ellow Face (Roundabout; Tony nomination Best Revival), Grand Horizons, The ifespan of a Fact iolet (Tony nomination), Chin lish Well. Over 50 world premieres including arry Clarke (West End, BRT, Vineyard/Audible); Merry Me and Hurricane Diane (NYTW); The eat of ur Pants oft Power Wild oose reams In the Wake, others (Public). Encores: iolet The Wild Party, others. Audible: ellow Face arry Clarke ykes to Watch ut For. 2011 Obie Award; 2019 Obie for Sustained Excellence.
MAYTE NATALIO (Choreo rapher). Broadway: ow to ance in hio for colored irls (associate choreographer). Off-Broadway: Measure for Measure (The Public Theater Mobile Unit). Favorite regional choreography credits: The Winter s Tale (DTC/Public Works), Into the Woods (Barrington Stage), ove in ate ation (Two River Theater),
Hair (The Old Globe), iss My Aztec (Hartford Stage). Most recent performance: Rosie Perez in ippest Trip The oul Train Musical (American Conservatory Theater). “I dedicate my work on Suffs to the ercest wo an now, y other, eresa.
ANDREA GRODY (Music upervisor Co ocal Incidental Arran ements). Broadway: uffs The Band s isit Tootsie. Select Off-Broadway/regional: Public Works’ As ou ike It and The Tempest The reat Immensity Fortress of olitude (all Public Theater); The Band s isit (Atlantic); The i ht in the Piazza (Huntington Theatre); Assassins (Yale Rep); An American Tail (Children’s Theatre Company); nknown oldier (Williamstown); Robin ood as composer/MD (Williamstown). As writer/composer: tran e Faces. Olivier, Drama Desk, Grammy award nominations. Associate director at New York Vocal Coaching, Alexander Technique teacher. Creator of WordWaves (singwordwaves.com). B.A. Princeton University, M.A. Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
RICCARDO HERNÁNDEZ (Broadway cenic esi ner). Broadway: empicka The Thanks ivin Play a ed ittle Pill Indecent Por y and Bess Caroline or Chan e oise/Funk Parade others. Recent: Florencia en el Amazonas (Metropolitan Opera), Carmen (Glyndebourne Festival). Over 250 productions in the U.S./international: Théâtre de l’Odéon, La Colline, both in Paris; Cour d’Honneur-Avignon Festival; Teatro Real Madrid; Estates Theatre Prague; Oslo National Theatre; Young Vic; etc. Obie for Sustained Excellence of Scenic Design, Princess Grace Statue Award. Co-chair and associate professor at David Geffen School of Drama at Yale. riccardohernandez.com.
CHRISTINE PETERS (Tour cenic esi ner).
Credits: Pretty Woman tour, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory tour, Tootsie tour, lf tour, First ate Mickey Minnie s oorway to Ma ic. Broadway (associate designer): Bad Cinderella, in on Alive on Broadway Miss ai on Paramour es Mis rables Testament of Mary ekyll yde The Book of Mormon ewsies The Musical The Addams Family lf Bonnie Clyde
The ouse of Blue eaves llin nron Mary tuart Cyrano de Ber erac Chita Rivera.
PAUL TAZEWELL ( Costume esi ner ). Broadway: eath Becomes er uffs amilton M Ain t Too Proud ummer In the ei hts
The Color Purple Memphis Caroline or Chan e ide how A treetcar amed esire esus Christ uperstar A Raisin in the un Brin in da oise Brin in da Funk. Film: Universal’s Wicked (Part 1 + 2), Steven Spielberg’s West ide tory arriet Television: NBC’s “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert.” Awards: 2025 Academy Award for Wicked Part , 2024 Drama Desk Award for Suffs, 2016 Tony Award for amilton and Emmy Award for “The Wiz Live!,” NBC.
LAP CHI CHU ( i htin esi ner). Broadway: uffs ellow Face ncle anya Camelot (Tony
nomination). Off-Broadway: Manhattan Theatre Club, Lincoln Center Theater, The Public Theater, New York Theatre Workshop, Signature Theatre, Roundabout. Regional: Geffen Playhouse, La Jolla Playhouse, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Berkeley Rep, Goodman Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre Company, among others. Awards: Obie Award for Sustained Excellence in Lighting Design, Lucille Lortel Award, Ovation Award. lapchichu.com.
JASON CRYSTAL ( ound esi n). Broadway: Suffs (Drama Desk nomination), The Picture of Dorian Gray (U.S. consultant). TV: “SNL50: The Homecoming Concert” (Emmy nomination), “The Tony Awards” (2022–2025), “Annie: Live.” Worldwide sound supervisor for amilton. Sound design for Carnegie Hall, The Public Theater, The Old Globe, Second Stage Theater, Hartford Stage, Barrington Stage, others. Audio consultant for “Saturday Night Live.” System engineer for The Metropolitan Opera. Grateful for Bethany; proud Dad to his girls.
CHARLES G. LaPOINTE ( air and Wi esi n). Award-winning designer who maintains a highly successful career on stages throughout the U.S. and abroad. Numerous Broadway, touring, regional theater, international productions, including amilton (Make-Up Artists/Hair Stylists Guild Award), M The Wiz Tommy Beetle uice The Cher how (Drama Desk Award), pon eBob uarePants (Drama Desk Award), eath Becomes er (Drama Desk Award). Television: Emmy nominations for “The Wiz Live!” and “Jesus Christ Superstar Live!”
JOE DULUDE II (Makeup esi n). Broadway/ West End: Wicked Beautiful M . Broadway: P P Beetle uice Torch on pon eBob uarePants ummer unday in the Park with eor e Anastasia Alle iance If/Then Follies mash eath Becomes er, etc. Off-Broadway: Fly weet Charity Into the Woods The Wild Party how Boat. Television: “Annie Live,” “Jesus Christ Superstar Live” (Emmy nomination), “The Gilded Age,” “Julia,” “Castle Rock” season 2. Film: The oldovers ocus Pocus on t ook p About Fate. joedulude2.com. IG: dulude2.
MICHAEL STAROBIN ( rchestrations ). We ive in Cairo The ardens of Anuncia Ro ers the Musical Flyin ver unset Renascence nce on This Island unday in the Park with eor e Falsettos Freaky Friday First au hter uite The unchback of otre ame id ictory If/ Then ittle Miss unshine o f ht ueen of the Mist e t to ormal (Tony Award), lorious nes rinch Bernarda Alba pellin Bee Assassins (Tony Award), A ew Brain A Christmas Carol ello A ain uys and olls (1992), My Favorite ear In Trousers Carrie Ra s.
KRISTY NORTER (Music Coordinator) is a music coordinator and freelance musician specializing in woodwind instruments. Credits include Redwood The utsiders Merrily We Roll Alon eath
Becomes er ome ike It ot Cabaret ell s itchen uffs Water for lephants i and Back to the Future.
RANDY COHEN ( lectronic Music esi n ).
Randy Cohen Keyboards have programmed over 100 Broadway shows, including amilton The Book of Mormon In the ei hts and inky Boots. TV includes “Sesame Street.” Thanks to Sam, Drew, Tim and Nick.
LORI ELIZABETH PARQUET ( Associate Director) is an actor, director and writer from New Orleans. She is thrilled to be making her national tour debut after making her Broadway debut with Suffs in 2024. Off-Broadway directing credits, The Public Theater: uffs The Tempest As ou ike It Twelfth i ht New York City Center: Promenade Off-Off-Broadway: White on White (NYT Critic’s Pick) Awards: NYIT Outstanding Leading Actress. Thank you, Mama and Daddy.
HAWLEY GOULD (Associate Choreo rapher) (they/them) is a non-binary, NYC-based artist. A member of the original Broadway company of Suffs, they now joyfully re-join the Suffs team with a new creative hat. Past credits include the original Broadway companies of Jez Butterworth’s The Ferryman and Camelot at Lincoln Center.
STACY N. TAYLOR (Production ta e Mana er) has been working/traveling the U.S. and internationally for over 15 years. Favorite shows (all because of the people she got to work with) include prin Awakenin ear van ansen A Beautiful oise and ersey Boys. “Much thanks and love to my family for always supporting me.”
MAYA BHATNAGAR ( ta e Mana er). Tour: imberly Akimbo The M Musical. Broadway Almost Famous ancin Prima Facie . OffBroadway: Merrily We Roll Alon (NYTW). Graduate of Shenandoah University. Proud AEA member. “Love and thanks to family, friends, mentors and educators, especially the strong women in my life who inspire me every day.”
MEGAN CISZEK (Assistant ta e Mana er) (she/ they). Broadway/Off-Broadway: Mamma Mia Revolution leep o More The Who s Tommy Mrs. oubtfre. National tours: The Wiz Company i Cats rst national . o y chosen fa ily, y teachers and all the witches and women who have mentored me—thank you. To Lucy—I’m deeply in love with you. To all of us—there’s so much to do.”
DANI LEE HUTCH (Music Director). Broadway: Aladdin Real Women ave Curves i . National tours: Tina Wicked. MM in music direction for theatre (ASU). Thrilled to be one of the Suffs! Much love to Mom, Dad and Mr. Bennet. Soli Deo Gloria.
THE TELSEY OFFICE (Castin . ith of ces in both ew or and os n eles, he elsey f ce casts for theater, l , television and co ercials. he elsey f ce is dedicated to creatin safe, e uitable and anti-racist spaces through collaboration, art-
istry, heart, accountability and advocacy. Please visit thetelseyof ce.co for credits.
(Production Mana ement). Over 100 Broadway productions and tours. Recent: Waitin for odot The otebook tour; Maybe appy ndin h Mary i adestown amilton Aladdin. HTA is led by Stephen M. Kaus and includes Bridget Van Dyke, Brianne Tabak, Sean Gorski, Brianna Stankiewicz and Irene Wang.
BRAND-NEXUS (Marketin upervisor). With over 28 years of experience overseeing all aspects of a Broadway show’s marketing and sales plans, Michele Groner/Brand-Nexus has worked with a wide variety of titles to bring their message to the market, including Walt Disney Theatrical Group, Mean irls arry Potter and the Cursed Child Funny irl The Band s isit and The reat atsby. brand-nexus.com.
( Tour
Marketin and Press) is an integrated marketing agency working with the world’s largest entertainment, consumer, and lifestyle brands, including 85+ Broadway shows over three decades. Current tours: Back to the Future Beetle uice The Book of Mormon The reat atsby adestown inky Boots Mamma Mia Mrs. oubtfre The otebook The utsiders Riverdance ome ike It ot The Twenty ided Tavern. Upcoming tours: ust in Time peration Mincemeat.
THINK TANK (Social Media) is a boutique marketing agency rooted in storytelling, strategy and connection. They help businesses and Broadway tours thrive through creative content, social media and authentic engagement that builds trust and drives results. thinktanklou.com.
THE BOOKING GROUP (Tour Bookin A ency) has represented 28 Tony Award-winning Best Musicals and Plays. Current tours include Boop Buena ista ocial Club amilton arry Potter and the Cursed Child ust in Time Mamma Mia M h Mary The otebook peration Mincemeat i ome ike It ot; and The Wiz
101 PRODUCTIONS, LTD. ( eneral Mana er). Wendy Orshan and Jeffrey M. Wilson founded their company in 1994. General Managers include Ron Gubin, Chris Morey, Jeff Klein, Marshall Purdy, Chris Taggart and Associate General Manager Kathy Kim. Broadway: T R R C M A T F AR F . National Tour: M I IT T.
JILL FURMAN (Producer). Jill is currently represented on Broadway by Ra time and amilton (Tony Award). Additional Broadway: Suffs, In the ei hts (Tony Award), Freestyle ove upreme (Special Tony Award), Rod ers ammerstein s Cinderella West Side Story and The rowsy Chaperone, among others. n and l , she e ecutive produced amilton for Disney+ (Emmy Award) and In the Heights. She also produced Hulu’s We Are Freestyle ove upreme.
Jill is on the board of the Lung Cancer Research Foundation and is a member of the President’s Advisory Council for the Arts at Brown University. In 2024, Jill was named to Forbes’ 50 Over 50 list.
RACHEL SUSSMAN (Producer) is a Tony Awardwinning producer, educator, and entrepreneur. Select Broadway credits include: Suffs (Tony nom., OCC Award), ust for s (Emmy Award and Special Tony Award for Alex Edelman), Liberation (Drama Desk Award, OCC Award), Parade (Tony Award), Prima Facie What the Constitution Means to Me (Tony no ., Pulit er nalist . elect ff roadway credits The Woodsman (Obie Award), The Appointment All i hter The th Annual Putnam County pellin Bee. Recipient of the 2018 Prince Fellowship in association with Columbia University, JQY’s 2025 Jewish Queer Icon Award, and one of Variety’s “10 to Watch on Broadway.” Proud NYU Tisch grad. This one’s for all the warrior queens and loud little girls out there. rachel-sussman.com
ROY FURMAN (Co Producer). Producer of 17 Tony Award-winning plays and musicals. Broadway currently: M Buena ista ocial Club The Book of Mormon Moulin Rou e Forthcoming: Ra time Art Purple Rain. Vice Chairman Jefferies, former Vice Chair Lincoln Center.
CUE TO CUE PRODUCTIONS (Co Producer) is a theater production company led by Jeff Vinik, the former hedge fund manager and owner of the Tampa Bay Lightning, and Joshua Vinik, an AEA stage manager.
RENEE RING & PAUL ZOFNASS (Co Producers) are history buffs and, after seeing the production at The Public, joined as co-producers for the Broadway production and continued their support of the national tour to make sure this important story is told and retold.
WALPORT PRODUCTIONS (Co Producer). Led by Robert and Carol Walport. Recent Broadway: peration Mincemeat utenber . U.K.: The iana Mi tape ere ow The teps Musical. “For our littles, Tommy and Zoe.” walportproductions.com.
NO GUARANTEES PRODUCTIONS (Co Producer) is a Tony Award-winning co-producer of unset Blvd. (2025), Merrily We Roll Alon (2024), tereophonic (2024), adestown (2019), Company (2022), The ehman Trilo y (2022) and Leopoldstadt (2023).
RUTH ANN HARNISCH (Co Producer). Tony and Grammy award-nominated original Suffs Broadway co-producer, marching on with national tour. Contributor to 300+ social justice documentaries, including Oscar winner, Emmy winner. First patron of creativemornings.com. Voting since 1968.
THE BROADWAY INVESTOR’S CLUB (Co Producer). Founded by Tony Award-winning producers Kira, Shaina and Jason Turchin. Select projects: adestown The utsiders Chess ust in Time unset Blvd. eathers vita Fiddler thello and more. @investingbroadway. investingbroadway.com.
ERICA LYNN SCHWARTZ (Co Producer). Tony Award-winning producer. Broadway: Parade Moulin Rou e The Musical avid Byrne s American topia and more. Erica is VP of theatrical programming for ATG Entertainment. Greatest productions are daughters Julia and Abby with husband Matt Picheny. More at avalonroad.net.
SALLY MARTIN ( Co Producer ). Broadway: mash ypsy. Proud graduate of the University of Michigan and a supporter of the University of Michigan’s School of Music, Theatre & Dance and the Dramatists Guild Foundation.
PETER MAY (Co Producer). President of Trian Partners. Credits: ello olly (Tony); The Inheritance (Tony); Moulin Rou e weeney Todd and more.
THE BHATIA SISTERS (Co-Producers) believe in the power of theater to inspire and connect. As daughters of immigrants, mothers of girls and advocates for women, Sangeeta and Sujata are thrilled to honor these female trailblazers.
DAVID CARROLL (Co Producer) is a life-long musical theater fan and the founder and president of icely heatre roup, a professional non pro t theater company based in the Detroit area.
JULIE E. COHEN (Co Producer). “Broadway is my happy place. I’m thrilled to again be a part of Suffs, after its amazing Broadway run.” Other co-producer credits include ow to ance In hio The Wiz and Parade on tour.
THE GARELICKS (Co Producers) are long-term investors and producers. They are excited to be producers of Suffs and the Suffs tour! March onward!
JOHN GORE ORGANIZATION (Co Producer) is a leading presenter, distributor and marketer of Broadway theater worldwide. Under the supervision of chairman and CEO John Gore, the family of companies includes Broadway Across America and Broadway.com.
JUDITH TEEL DAVIS & JOE CARROLL (Co Producers). Judith Teel Davis: Tulsa. Thrilled that this Broadway production is traveling the nation. Investor: Parade ueen of ersailles Joe Carroll: Made his Broadway debut as a producer with Suffs (Tony winner, Best Score, Best Book).
LAURA LONERGAN (Co Producer). Retired globetrotter, Family CEO (Ed, Taryn, Cara). Missiondriven investor thrilled to support all the talent. A Christmas Carol utenber uffs tarli ht press The otebook Cabaret.
MAYER PRODUCTIONS (Co Producer) is a passionate supporter of the arts and following fantastic runs on Broadway, thrilled to share Suffs, The otebook and ell s itchen on tour, as well as The evil Wears Prada in London.
MML PRODUCTIONS (Co Producer). Margaret Munzer Loeb is a filmmaker, philanthropist and founder of MML Productions and Lismore Road. Her
credits include Chasin Childhood Ron elsener Presents Plan C and Found, among others.
NEDERLANDER PRESENTATIONS
(Co Producer) is a production division of the multinational theatrical entities owned by James L. Nederlander. They have produced innumerable plays, musicals, operas, ballets and concerts.
MORGAN STEWARD/JENNIFER FRIEDLAND
(Co Producers). Morgan Steward can’t wait for the rest of the country to see the magic of Suffs! Jennifer Friedland: Thank you for coming to see the glorious Suffs! cleardayproductions.com.
XAN WEISER/MATTERS OF THE ART (Co Producers). Xan Weiser proudly co-produced Suffs on Broadway as well as its tour production. Additional Broadway: five-time Tony-winning A Christmas Carol. Matters of the Art: Tobi Pilavin Weinstein proudly co-produced Suffs Broadway and tour productions. Additional Tony-nominated shows are The Who s Tommy revival and A Christmas Carol JEFFREY SCHOENBERG/ARI CONTE (Co Producers). Jeffrey Schoenberg: A Michigan investor and rst ti e producer who is deli hted to support this wonderful, vital musical. Ari Conte is a twotime Tony nominee who champions women-led stories. The arts can transform hearts and minds. ariconte.me.
BRIAN SPECTOR/SILLY BEARS PRODUCTIONS (Co Producers). Brian Spector is a two-time Tony Award-winning producer ( eopoldstadt The Inheritance) and a record producer. Silly Bears Productions (Jiani Bai/Harry Cheng): Tony-nominated, proud Chinese producers. Broadway: Redwood The ills of California
THEATRE PRODUCERS OF COLOR/LEVEL FORWARD (Co Producers). Theatre Producers of Color supports the next generation of BIPOC producers. In loving memory of Beth Newburger Schwartz. theatreproducersofcolor.org. Level Forward: “Because stories change the world, we exist to make them better.” Tony, Oscar, Emmy-nominated work at levelforward.co.
ABOVE THE FRAY ENTERTAINMENT/ DEBBIE AND STEPHEN BLOCK (Co Producers). Above The Fray Entertainment: Jessica Penzias, Julie Schneider and Brandon Smithey. Broadway: Gypsy 2024 (Tony nominee, Drama Desk winner). Debbie and Stephen Block are honored to continue supporting Suffs after investing in the show on Broadway. For CeCe.
ALISSANDRA ARONOW/VIBECKE DAHLE DELLAPOLLA ( Co Producers ). Alissandra Aronow is a supporter of the arts and is thrilled to continue co-producing Suffs as it embarks on its national tour. Vibecke Dahle Dellapolla: Broadway: Suffs, peration Mincemeat A Christmas Carol Let’s share this amazing story. Be inspired!
FUNROE PRODUCTIONS/JENNIFER KROMAN (Co Producers). Funroe Productions is Isabelle Mann’s three-time Tony-nominated production company. “For my grandmas, Barbara and Jean.
Keep marching.” Jennifer Kroman, a lifelong champion of women’s rights, is proud to bring Suffs national!
MICHELLE NOH/TODD B. RUBIN (Co Producers). Michelle Noh: Tony-nominated producer, actor, award winnin l a er driven by connective stories and fresh perspectives. For Sylvie and Clover. Todd B. Rubin: Broadway: uffs peration Mincemeat and more. Tony-nominated. “Theater is my happy place. Grateful for my family and friends.”
STANLEY S. SHUMAN/SIX POINT PRODUCTIONS ( Co Producers ). Stanley S. Shuman: Broadway producer, Carnegie Hall trustee and lifelong advocate for the arts, democracy and civic participation. Six Point Productions: (Rachel Styne) Broadway: Parade (Tony Award), Suffs and The Piano esson (Tony Award nominations). London/New York: yoto (Olivier nomination).
SECOND SET (Co Producer). Stacie and Steven Weisbrot. Suffs Broadway investors; other co-pro credits include Real Women ave Curves Redwood
THE SHUBERT ORGANIZATION (Co Producer). Under the leadership of Robert E. Wankel, Shubert is Broadway’s largest theater owner and has produced hundreds of plays and musicals over the last 120-plus years.
STAFF FOR SUFFS
JILL FURMAN PRODUCTIONS
Jill Furman
Assistant ....................................... Kenzie Packer
RACHEL SUSSMAN PRODUCTIONS
Intern ............................................... Julia Crafton
GENERAL MANAGEMENT 101 PRODUCTIONS, LTD.
Wendy Orshan Jeffrey M. Wilson
Jeff Klein Chris Morey Ron Gubin
Marshall Purdy Christopher Taggart Hilary Hamilton
Kathy Kim Allison Lehman
Steve Supeck Christine Stump
Joel Edwards James Winer
Michael Leon Thomas Abigail Rosen
COMPANY MANAGER
Hilary Hamilton
TOUR BOOKING THE BOOKING GROUP
Meredith Blair Kara Gebhart
Laura Kolarik Stephanie Ditman
Sophie Tiesler Kelsey Ballard
TOUR MARKETING & PRESS
ALLIED GLOBAL MARKETING
Andrew Damer
Jennifer Gallagher Scott Praefke
Jessica Cary Davis Anne Waisanen
Adina Hsu Emily Toppen
Maria Bonucchi Amenkha Sembenu Kate Wyman
THE TELSEY OFFICE
Rachel Hoffman
Priya Ghosh Crysilyn Childs
LEGAL COUNSEL
LAZARUS & HARRIS LLP
Scott Lazarus, Esq. Robert C. Harris, Esq.
Carter Anne McGowan, Esq. Diane Viale
Patrick Wilcox
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT HUDSON THEATRICAL ASSOCIATES
Stephen M. Kaus
Bridget Van Dyke
Sean Gorski Brianne Tabak
Brianna Stankiewicz Irene Wang
MARTLET PRODUCTION & LOGISTICS LLC
Evan Rooney
Associate General Manager Hilary Hamilton
Engagement Manager Ron Gubin
Production Supervisor ........................ Lisa Iacucci
Production Stage Manager Stacy N. Taylor
Stage Manager Maya Bhatnagar
Assistant Stage Manager ................. Megan Ciszek
Production Assistants ................. Emma Iacometta, Karina Molina
Associate Scenic Designer ................. Jeff Hinchee
Associate Costume Designer ...............Amy Sutton
Assistant Costume Designer M. Meriwether Snipes
Associate Lighting Designer Vivien Leon
Assistant Lighting Designer ................ Piper Phillips
Associate Sound Designer Jaechelle Johnson
Associate Hair Designer Loren Skora
Production Carpenter.........................Evan Rooney
Production Electrician Justin Freeman
Associate Production Electrician Vincent Goga
Production Sound ..............................Mike Wojchik
Associate Production Sound Gaven Wedemeyer
Production Props Denise Grillo
Associate Production Props ................. Sarala Pool
Associate Makeup Designer ............. Ryan Jackson
Head Carpenter Ronan Havlice
Assistant Carpenter—Automation .. Kevin Simonson
Assistant Carpenter .................... Ryan Kopycienski
Head Electrician Adam Rye
Assistant Electrician—Spots ................ Katie Barry
Head Sound ........................................ Rachel Hall
Assistant Sound Olivia Girdano
Crew Swing .......................................... Andi Voigt
Head Props................................Paige J. Zaloudek
Assistant Props Grace Mayo
Moving Light Programmer Alyssa Eilbott
Wardrobe Supervisor ...........................Albert Paez
Assistant Wardrobe Angelica Luz-Fink
Hair & Makeup Supervisor Marcia Baird
Assistant Hair & Makeup Supervisor....... Aria Durso
Cultural Facilitator
Narda E. Alcorn
Dialect Coach Dawn-Elin Fraser
Accountant Withum Smith+ Brown
Controller ............. Galbraith & Co/Jessica Angione
Marketing Consultant Brand-Nexus/Michele Groner
Tour Marketing & Press Allied Global Marketing/ Jennifer Gallagher, Emily Toppen
Social Media Think Tank Marketing/ Randy Blevins, Courtney Hayden, Caroline Adams
Social Media Consultant ....................... Caitlin Berg
Banking City National Bank
Insurance Risk Strategies
Merchandising ............................... Creative Goods
Production Photographer ................... Joan Marcus Payroll Services Checks and Balances
Head of Business Affairs Kathy Kim
Operations Manager .......................Allison Lehman
Engagement Manager............................Ron Gubin
Assistant to the General Managers Christine Stump
Assistant General Manager................ Joel Edwards
Contracts Manager .......................... Steve Supeck
Management Assistants Michael Leon Thomas, Abigail Rosen
Office Manager ................. Stephanie Orta-Vázquez
To learn more about the production, please visit suffsmusical.com
Follow us on X, TikTok, Facebook and Instagram: @suffsmusical
Scenery built, painted and electrified by Hudson Scenic Studio. Automation and show control featuring Hudson Motion Control by Hudson Scenic Studio. Lighting Equipment from Christie Lites. Sound Equipment from Masque Sound. Effigy, banners, horse face, armor and other props built by Jerard Studio. Desks built Daedalus Scenic. Horse body and mechanics by Bad Monkey Props. Additional props built by Brenbri Props, Zoe Morsette, BNG Industries. Trucking provided by Clark Transfer. Costumes by Colin Davis Jones Studio, Donna Langman Costumes, Eric Winterling Inc., Jennifer Love Costumes, Mio Design Studio NYC, Tricorne Inc., Bethany Joy Costumes, Kaitlin Turek, Shana Albery, Michael Harrell, Erica Rudinsky. Millinery by Elizabeth Flauto, Ann Claire Millinery, Lynne Mackey Studio, Albertus Swanepoel. Footwear by T.O. Dey Custom Shoes.
Photo credits: [Inez Milholland Boissevain preparing to lead the March 3, 1913, suffrage parade in Washington, D.C.] Created 1913 Mar. 3 Records of the National Women’s Party, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
May 5, 1922. Washington, D.C. Vista of Monument from Lincoln Memorial. National Photo Company Collection glass negative [Adapted]
SPECIAL THANKS
Lynn Ahrens, Eisa Davis, Matt Gehring, Craig Grigg, Christopher Hibma, C.A. Johnson, Lin-Manuel
Miranda, Robert Nolan, Lynn Nottage, Benj Pasek, Ben Scheuer, Mark Sonnenblick, Elizabeth Swados, Jeanine Tesori, Yuvika Tolani, Susan Ware, Elaine Weiss, Sam Willmott, The Business of Broadway, SPACE on Ryder Farm, The Prince Fellowship, The Schlesinger Library at Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University, The Sundance Institute, Running Deer Musical Theatre Institute, Joseph Angelini, Nick Houston, Susie Brant, Nolan Boggess, Jessie Fried, Capitol Theatre in Yakima, WA.
Suffs rehearsed at the New 42nd Street Studios.
The use of cell phones during the performance is prohibited by law.
The actors and stage managers employed in this production are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States.
The Director and Choreographer are members of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, Inc., an independent national labor union.
Backstage and Front of the House Employees are represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (or I.A.T.S.E.).
United Scenic Artists represents the designers and scenic painters for the American Theatre.
The Press Agents and Company Managers employed in this production are represented by the Association of Theatrical Press Agents & Managers.
This production is produced by a member of The Broadway League in collaboration with our professional union-represented employees.
JAN 14 -16, 2027
FEB 25 - 28, 2027 MAR 11 - 14, 2027 DEC 15 - 20, 2026
APR 13 - 18
Hilgers PLLC is a nationwide commercial litigation firm, and is the largest woman-owned law firm in the country. Hilgers chooses to support the arts because they bring people together, spark creativity, and help make Lincoln a vibrant place to live, work, and raise families. On a personal level, music and the arts have always been a source of inspiration and connection for firm co-founder, Heather Hilgers, shaping how she sees and experiences the world.
Hilgers PLLC has created a culture of service and gratitude, and in that spirit the firm is thankful to have the Lied Center here in Lincoln. The firm is proud to sponsor Su ff s, and to support a part of our community that gives joy and happiness to Nebraskans from the world-class performances held at the Lied.
There was electricity in Broadway’s Music Box Theatre when we saw creator Shaina Taub in Suffs: the voices, the urgency, the reminder that progress is never guaranteed. What stayed with us was the courage of the women who refused to be silent, who organized, persisted, and demanded a voice when the world told them no. Sponsoring this production is our way of honoring that legacy. The fight for women’s rights is not just history—it’s a living, ongoing story that deserves to be told again and again, especially on stages in our own community. Theater has a unique power to connect us emotionally to the past while inspiring action in the present.
We hope this production sparks conversation, reflection, and a renewed appreciation for those who paved the way—and those who continue the work today. It’s an honor to support a story that reminds us change is possible when people come together with purpose and courage.
Matt and Clover Frederick are pleased to support the Nebraska premiere run of Suff s at the Lied Center! We’ve been fortunate to take our kids to see shows in Chicago and NYC, including Suff s on Broadway. But we’re even more grateful that we can see Broadway caliber theatre in our own community. It is our pleasure to play a role in bringing this educational, historic and meaningful performance to Lincoln.
The Lied Center is able to transform the lives of millions thanks to numerous endowments from individuals & organizations that are deeply invested in the power of the arts & their impact on our community. These endowments bring the greatest artists in the world to the Lied stage & create life-changing opportunities that will forever shape the lives they touch. Their legacies will enrich the lives & fulfill the dreams of generations of Nebraskans for years to come.
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT CREATING A FOREVER LEGACY WITH AN ENDOWMENT
CONTACT Barbara Kohler at the University of Nebraska Foundation at 402.458.1100 OR EMAIL lieddevelopment@unl.edu
Adna A. Dobson Memorial Fund
Art A. & Alice M. Dobson Endowment of the Lied Performance Fund
Burket Graf Lied Center for Performing Arts Fund
Charles J. & Irma V. Killian Fund
Dale Adams Lied Center Fund
Dan Stratman & Larry Wathor Lied Center Production & Facility Improvement Fund
Donald D. Hamann & Phoebe D. Hamann Charitable Fund
Edmund C. Peeks Family Endowed Fund
Evelyn B. Gold Memorial Fund for Performing Arts
Friends of Lied Endowment Fund & Friends of Lied Performance Fund
Gene & Hazel Tallman Memorial Endowment of the Lied Performance Fund
Glenn Korff Broadway Series Endowment
G.k. Platinum Performance Endowment Fund
Gordon & Phyllis Pauley Fund for the Lied Center
Guarantors Council Endowment of the Lied Performance Fund
Helen M. Field Endowment of the Lied Performance Fund
Jeannie Whitehead Fund
Kevin & Diane Klein Performance Fund
Kosmet Klub Lied Center Student Internship Fund
Marjorie & Gene Eaton Lied Endowment Fund
Martin & Ruth Massengale Lied Center Performance Fund
Maurice & Dorothy Hevelone Performing Artist Endowment
Melvin Kurpjuweit Friends of Lied Fund
Miriam Croft Moeller Endowment of the Lied Performance Fund
Piano Master Works Artist Fund
Priority Seating Endowment of the Lied Performance Fund
Roger Cummings Memorial Fund
Ruth M. Amen Performance Fund for Lied Center
Samuel F. & Elizabeth Heim Family Lied Program Endowment Fund
Sarah Lahr’s Sarah’s Kids Fund for the Lied Center
Sheila Delaney Griffin Lied Endowment Fund
Thompson Family Endowment of the Lied Performance Fund
Woody & Paula Varner Endowment of the Lied Performance Fund & Lied Support Fund
Lied Performance Fund: the Lied Center’s programs are supported in part by this endowment established in memory of Ernst F. Lied & his parents, Ernst M. & Ida K. Lied
Cooper Foundation
D.F. Dillon Foundation
Nebraska Arts Council & Nebraska Cultural Endowment
Supports outreach, education, and performance programs including residencies, master classes, student matinees, teacher workshops, performances, and special projects.
Lied Performance Fund
Bob & Jan FitzSimmons Lied Center
Educational Opportunity Fund
George and Barbara Day Lied Center Fund
Pace Woods Foundation
Mid America Arts Alliance
Green Feather Foundation
Lincoln Community Foundation
Dr. Phillip Engen
Ruth K. Seacrest Fund
Humanities Nebraska
Hixson-Lied College of Fine & Performing Arts Endowment Fund 2025-2026 Lied Center projects made possible, in part, with support from the HixsonLied College of Fine & Performing Arts Endowment Fund include Soweto Gospel Choir, The Philadelphia Orchestra, and Capital City.
Arts Across Nebraska connects Lied Center artists with communities, schools & performing arts centers across Nebraska.
Friends of Lied
Richard P. Kimmel & Laurine
Kimmel Charitable Foundation
Nebraska Arts Council & Nebraska Cultural Endowment
Support is provided by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to integrate the arts across the curriculum in partner schools. This includes a 24-year partnership with the Umonhon Nation School, Macy, NE.
ALSO SUPPORTED BY:
Nebraska Arts Council & Nebraska
Cultural Endowment
The Kennedy Center Partners in Education Program
Pace Woods Foundation
Green Feather Foundation
Dr. Phillip Engen
Umonhon Nation School
UNL College of Education & Human Sciences
Lincoln Public Schools and LPS Indian Education Program
Crete Public Schools
Experience joy, laughter, and awe
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Friends of Lied is committed to supporting and promoting the Lied Center through educational opportunities, fundraising, and social activities. Board members throughout Nebraska serve as ambassadors for the Lied Center and as liaisons for artistic experiences for the state. Contributions enable the Lied Center to keep ticket prices a!ordable for top-quality programming and support arts education programs for all Nebraskans. Contributions are tax-deductible.
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Katie Allen, Lincoln*
Amy Anderson, Lincoln
Emmy Anderson, Lincoln*
Sarah Arten, Omaha
Deidre Austin, Omaha
Margaret Bartle, Lincoln
Richard Bourque, Lincoln
Kara Brostrom, Lincoln
Pat Chick, Hastings*
Daniel Church, Lincoln
Cindy Clausen, Lincoln
Jody Cosimano, Omaha
Dee Cummins, Lincoln*
Megan D’Amour, Lincoln
Anne Davis, Lincoln
LeAnne Deppisch, Lincoln
Linda Dickeson, Lincoln
Paulette Dinsmore, Lincoln
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Sara Downes, Lincoln
C.K. Duryea, Omaha*
Katie Ely, Lincoln
Clover Frederick, Lincoln*
Ann Gradwohl, Lincoln
Kimberly Hinrichs, Holdrege
Julie Hlavaty, North Platte
Sherrie Hollister, Hastings*
Jennifer Jessup, Lincoln
Susan Klanecky, Lincoln*
Pat Knaub, Lincoln*
Tami Lambie, Lincoln*
Diane Lewis, Central City
Caroline Melson, Lincoln*
Tammy Miller, Lincoln
Sue Moore, Lincoln
Bridgett Ojeda, Lincoln
Kathleen Ousey, Lincoln*
Terri Pattavina, Lincoln
Ann Quinlan, Lincoln*
Alicia Reisinger, Lincoln
Kristi Rippe, Hastings
Jessica Robinson, Lincoln*
Lisa Roth, Lincoln
Sheila Schumacher, Lincoln
Sharlette Schwenninger, Elwood
Kathy Spahr, Lincoln
Albany Starman, Lincoln
Paulette Stefka, North Platte
Krista Stevens, Lincoln*
Gary Tharnish, Lincoln*
Jan Tuckerman, Lincoln
Julie Uribe, Lincoln
Gina Wagner, Omaha
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In September of 2024, sold out crowds exceeding 1,300 people experienced the world premiere play A House Divided in the Lied Center’s Carson Theater. Produced as part of the Lied Center’s Grow a Show program, this new work by Christina Kirk examined the bitter political and personal divisions in the Lincoln White House when Mary Todd Lincoln’s Confederate half-sister came to visit during the height of the Civil War.
The Lied Center has a long history of supporting and creating new work as part of the Grow A Show Program, and over the years the Lied has commissioned, created, and partnered on dozens of theatrical, dance, and musical compositions.
Executive Director Bill Stephan, who chose to produce the play after attending a first reading in November of 2023, said, “Abraham Lincoln used the phrase “a house divided” in his famous speech known as the “House Divided Speech,” delivered on June 16, 1858. The phrase is a reference from the Bible, Matthew 12:25 in which Jesus says, “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand.” I hope this play may help bring our community and potentially our nation together in that spirit of unity Abraham Lincoln so believed in. Keep an eye on this new work, as you may see it on stages in New York, Chicago, or Los Angeles in the future.”
In addition to the show, the Lied Center also presented a panel discussion and lecture featuring celebrated author and Civil War expert Dr. Jeremi Suri called A House Divided: Politics Today and American History, diving deeper into the topics presented in the play. The lecture was also later aired on C-SPAN, bringing these important topics to an even wider audience.
The Lied Center is proud to support new works that enrich our community, encourage thoughtful discussion, and inspire positive change!
Classical guitarist Daniel Martinez, who grew up in Peru and has called Lincoln home for more than 20 years, believes deeply in the power of music as a universal language to bridge divides. With that power in mind, he came up with a big dream. He says, “My goal was always to do a world music tour of all the Lincoln Public Schools.”
In partnership with the Lied Center, Daniel is currently doing just that through the Strings of Many Colors program. The plan is to bring the program to 10 schools each year, eventually reaching every school in LPS. He’s already visited more than 30 schools! For each visit, Daniel brings 7 or 8 instruments (which is only half of the instruments this talented multiinstrumentalist has mastered!) and gives students background on the country each one comes from. He plays and sings for them, talks about culture and traditions, and in the process invites students to talk about their own backgrounds and heritage. Daniel shares with the
students about the languages he speaks (Spanish, English, and Portuguese), and says students often tell him about the languages they speak as well. He says that’s one of his favorite parts of the program—seeing the students open up through music and feel pride in who they are and where they come from. He introduces music as the universal language, meaning that “Because you play an instrument or you love music, you can say you are bilingual- you speak English, and you also speak music.”
After his time in the classroom, Daniel returns to each school with his celebrated band Jarana to give a concert for the entire student body.
At a recent stop at a Lincoln elementary school, Daniel asked the students, “Why do you think I am here? I am here to show you love through culture. Because we are from di ! erent places. And the only thing we have to do for others is just love one another. Right?”
After the first Strings of Many Colors visits, Daniel knew the program was having exactly the e ! ect he hoped it would on the students. “I know it’s working because of the laughter and clapping! Kids dancing in front of their peers! I know that’s working. As humans, we build these filters to protect ourselves. And kids, they don’t have that.”
Daniel and his Strings of Many Colors are scheduled to visit 10 schools during the 2025-2026 school year, and he says, “I want to reach more kids and families with my music and bring hope during these confusing times. I want to expand to di ! erent towns and cities, bringing hope through melodies, harmonies, and di ! erent rhythms. I want kids to connect to their roots, no matter where they are coming from.”
The Lied Center is proud to have this program as part of the Lied’s Educational Outreach that is bringing culture, belonging, and the “universal language” to students across Lincoln!
The Lied Center kicked o! 2025 with the groundbreaking RENT in Concert, a one-night-only event celebrating Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking Tony and Pulitzer Prize Award winning musical by adapting it for full orchestra. Fresh from its debut at the Kennedy Center with a superstar cast featuring multiple Tony Award® nominees performing alongside local Nebraska talent and the full Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra, Lincoln was one of the only cities in the U.S. to welcome this exciting new concert production.
The project was helmed by Sammi Cannold, named one of Forbes Magazine’s 30 Under 30 in Hollywood & Entertainment and one of Variety’s 10 Broadway Stars to Watch and known for directing unique Broadway projects including How to Dance in Ohio, Evita at New York City Center, Ragtime on Ellis Island, and Sunset Boulevard at the Kennedy Center. For Cannold, the casting process was one of the things that made Rent in Concert so exciting.
She says, “Our casting process on this production is really unique because we are casting locally from amazing talent in the city that we’re going to, in this case in Lincoln. And then also we are bringing in folks from New York or from elsewhere, and those two groups are coming together and making something really special. The other dimension of that that’s really exciting is that we have a few performers who are now based in New York, who’ve performed on Broadway or O! Broadway, and are from Nebraska originally.”
Among those performers returning to Lincoln was Mary Kate Moore, a Lincoln native who was recently on Broadway in Into the Woods as a standby for Sara Bareilles and Stephanie J. Block. For Moore, returning to Lincoln to perform at the Lied was a true full-circle moment. “I had my first ever dance recital on the stage of the Lied. I graduated from high school on the stage of the Lied Center. It’s really, really special.”
In addition to the unique casting process, Cannold said the reimagining of the Rent score for full orchestra also made the show such a special experience. “It’s a completely new, exciting, thrilling sound and emotion.”
Cannold reflected on her time in Lincoln, saying “My Lied Center experience has been amazing. I just have loved every second of working here, and it’s been really exciting to see the di!erent dimensions of what the Lied does. I think that often times in the theater, we work in a ‘theater-only’ bubble, and so to be at a place that does so many di!erent kinds of art and engagement with the community is a very cool thing. And I’ve loved getting to know the community at the Lied.”
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Polyphony
Friday, October 24, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
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2025 - 2026 Abendmusik Concert Season
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England’s most remarkable chamber choir, Polyphony, comes to the Midwest for the rst time.
Community Sing: Handel’s Messiah
Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
Raise your voice in Abendmusik’s annual rendition of George Frideric Handel’s iconic Messiah
Christmas with Abendmusik
Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 4:00 and 6:30 p.m.
Plymouth Choir accompanied by the Plymouth Ringers and the Abendmusik Chamber Orchestra.
New Year’s Eve Last Blast
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
e Plymouth Brass, the Lincoln Continentals, and guest organist Diane Meredith Belcher.
St. Olaf Choir
Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
e St. Olaf Choir is hailed as one of the nation’s premier a cappella ensembles.
Youth Masterworks Festival at the Lied Center for Performing Arts
Monday, February 23, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Directed by conductor Darita Seth.
J.S. Bach’s Mass in b minor
Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Tom Trenney leads sounding light, the Plymouth Choir, soloists, and the Abendmusik Orchestra.
Tonality: America Will Be
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
Tonality invites us to look toward a more perfect union for ourselves and future generations.
How much fun can you pack into a day in Lincoln? A relaxing and stress-free adventure is waitng for you. Trek around town at your leisure and discover a surprise around every corner.
As a local company, business, or organization, this free program provides your employees or members with Lied season subscriber benefits with no minimum purchase. Perfect for those managing employee perks, we will provide all the materials you need to share with your team.
• 20% discount on most Lied Center season events
• Early access to tickets before the general public
• Easy access to benefits using a company email address or unique promo code
• Reduced handling fees – save up to $9 per ticket!
• No minimum purchase required CONTACT OUR GROUP SALES MANAGER TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION KELLY BURESH GROUP
KBURESH3@UNL.EDU 402-472-4734
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Johnny Carson Theater
Music by Anton Bruckner, Franz Schubert, Akemi Naito, Paul Moravec, and Andrew Smith
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Kimball Recital Hall
Music by George Gershwin, Peter Schickele, Arturo Marquez, and Greg Simon
Sunday, November 9, 2025 | 3:00 PM
Johnny Carson Theater
Music by Beethoven, Joseph Bologne, Aftab Darvishi, Toru Takemitsu, and Florence B. Price
Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Johnny Carson Theater
Music by Beethoven, John Cage, John Zorn, and Franz Schubert
For more information about the artists and programs, go to www.LFCM.US
Single tickets available through the Lied Center and at the door.
Oct. 14 • 6:30pm • FREE Lied Center for Performing Arts
19th and 21st Surgeon General of the United States and and author of Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World.
Nov. 18 • Time TBA • FREE Location TBA
Communication strategist, creator of The Listening Table, and founder of Warmline.org, teaching communication skills to foster authentic human connection.
Feb. 17 • 6:30pm
Rococo Theatre • TICKETED
With Firespring and The Foundry Community
Local individuals and nonprofit organizations sharing ideas and stories that spark imagination, inspire, educate, and build a better community.
Mar. 31 • 6:30pm • FREE Lied Center for Performing Arts
With Center for Great Plains Studies
Social entrepreneur and coauthor of The Upswing: How America Came Together a Century Ago and How We Can Do It Again.
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