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CAST & CREW
Tyrone Brown: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director
Darrius Willrich: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Music Director/Piano
Charles Simmons: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . André
Carmen Brantley-Payne: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Armelia
Stephanie Anne Johnson: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlaine
Eric Clausell: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ken
Shaunyce Omar: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nell
Brett Carr: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Technical Director
Debbie Armstrong: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vocal Coach
Stanley Perryman: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choreographer
Kathryn Philbrook: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stage Manager
Ashley Shetler: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Stage Manager
Brian Kirk: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drums
Nate Omdal: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bass
Reggie Commodore: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saxophones
Scott Allen: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trombone
Set Design: . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Carr
Lighting Design: . Matt Lawrence
Costume Design: . . Sarah Mosher
Props Design: . . . . . Kim Izenman
Props Master: . . . . Gail Thomason
Sound Design: . . . . . . Don Littrell
Charge Artists: . . . . Kim Izenman
Greg Carr
Lead Carpenter: . Chris Berryman
Carpenter: . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Larsen
BIOS
Tyrone Brown (Director): Tyrone Brown is a
Seattle-based theatre director and producer. Directing credits include Passing Strange, Black Like
Us, Hot Grits: A (Punk) Play On Music, Wreck
The Airline Barrier, and Hamlet X. He holds a
MFA in Arts Leadership from Seattle University, Bachelors of Arts in Theatre from Western
Washington University, and is an alumnus of the
Drama League Directing Program in New York.
He is currently the artistic director of Brownbox
Theatre, a company dedicated to the creation,
development, and production of re-imagined
Black theater.
Darrius Willrich (Music Director/Piano):
Darrius Willrich is a singer, songwriter, pianist,
composer, producer and educator from Seattle.
He is a graduate of Cornish College of the Arts
with a degree in jazz piano. He participates on
faculty at Seattle Central Community College as
a private jazz instructor and has taught music at
Seattle Prep (his alma mater). He is the creator of
the label Critical Sun Recordings which has now
become a music community as well as a showcase for his and his colleagues’ productions.
Darrius released his first album “Darrius”
in 1999. It was licensed by UK boutique label Cafedesoul and JazzFM. These licensing
agreements made Darrius’ music available in
Spain, France, Germany, and the Netherlands.
“Love Will Visit,” the second album was released
in 2003. Selections from this album too were
licensed by Cafedesoul. “Can’t Get Enough,” Darrius’ third album was released in 2009 and was
licensed by Japanese label P-Vine Records. This
album was widely celebrated in Brazil. On June
12, 2010 Darrius performed in Rio de Janeiro to
a sold out crowd that sang all the words to his
songs at Viaduto de Madureira for Rio’s Valentine’s Day celebration. In Seattle he has opened
for Macy Gray, Tyrese, Mavis Staples, Earth
Wind & Fire and Frank McComb.
Darrius has made contributions to the recordings of Jake One, Vitamin D, Gift of Gab,
Choklate, Donyea Goodman, Felicia Loud, Brent
Arnold, Byrdie, D-Black, Nomad, Bubba Jones,
Darren Motamedy, Justin Pinder, Fatal Lucciano,
Big World Breaks, Dyme Def, Brent Laurence
and Jaymz Nylon. He continues to create, write,
produce and perform as well as release new material and play a role in Critical Sun Recordings.
Charles Simmons (André): Charles is a 27-yearold performing artist from Tacoma. He began
his journey with the arts after joining the DASH
Center for the Arts. Following several seasons of
being on the DASH Center’s Performing Company “Reality Check,” he took over as Director of
Dance. During this time Charles began pursuing
theater and choreographing for different teams,
showcases, and organizations throughout the
Northwest. Charles would like to thank his
friends and family for their love and support;
Jimmy Shields for being my biggest source of
inspiration; and his extended family in the arts:
the DASH Center for the Arts, Tacoma Musical
Playhouse, Dance Expressions, Boogiezone Utopia, and the Broadway Center for the Performing
Arts.
Carmen Brantley-Payne (Armelia): Carmen
N. Brantley-Payne is originally from Tampa,
Fla., and now resides in Portland, Ore. She is an
Information Technology, Marketing & Media Communications professional that is now
acting full-time. This is her second time with the
Broadway Center for the Performing Arts. Her
favorite roles are Audrey II in The Little Shop
of Horrors and the Fruitcake Lady in Season 4,
Episode 7 of GRIMM. She is thankful for the
amazing opportunity to be involved with such
awesome individuals, and to Ivan, Cavana &
Elena for their love, belief and support. Find out
more at http://cnbpayne.com.
Stephanie Anne Johnson (Charlaine): Stephanie Anne Johnson is a vocalist and songwriter
from Tacoma. In the past she has been privileged
to sing for Seattle Opera as a chorister, Holland
America and Seabourn Cruise Lines as a lounge
act, and NBC’s The Voice, rising to the top 20
contestants in season 5. Over the past year she
has enjoyed working with young musicians
through United by Music North America, Secondary Academy for Success and The Gig Spot.
Stephanie is very passionate about inspiring the
next generation of performers through mentoring and mutual performance opportunities. It
has been a long time since Stephanie has enjoyed
a project this much, and she wishes to thank the
musicians, cast and crew of Ain’t Misbehavin’ for
making her return to musical theater so much
fun. She can next be seen as a chorister for Portland Opera’s Show Boat. For more information
about where you might catch Stephanie performing in your area please visit her website www.
sajmusic.com or like her on Facebook.
Eric Clausell (Ken): Eric is excited to be a part
of this Broadway Center for Performing Arts
Production of Ain’t Misbehavin’, bringing the
music and history of Fats Waller to life on stage.
Eric is no stranger to the stage having performed
all over the United States and abroad in musicals
since childhood. Originally from New York City,
where he trained and began his performing arts
career, Eric moved to the Pacific Northwest in
2012 for a new career opportunity. Since arriving
in the area, he has thoroughly enjoyed the rich
performing arts scene that the Puget Sound has
to offer. He has performed in several productions
with Tacoma Musical Playhouse (TMP) including Ragtime (Coalhouse Walker), Annie (Rooster), and most recently A Little Princess (Pasko)…
much love to my TMP family! In addition to
theater, Eric also currently teaches dance at the
YMCA in downtown Tacoma. Eric is thrilled to
work with the amazing cast and production team
of Ain’t Misbehavin’. Enjoy the show!
Shaunyce Omar (Nell): A native of Seattle, with
a professional performing career that spans over
26 years, Shaunyce holds a B.A degree in Theatre
Arts from Southern University. As a professional
screen, stage and voice over actress, the Gregory,
Georgie and Seattle Times Footlite Award recipient has appeared on The Librarians (TV) and in
many regional theaters across the United States.
Some of Shaunyce’s most notable performances
include appearing as Hattie McDaniel in Hi Hat
Hattie, Evillene in The Wiz, Jeannette in Crowns,
Ida B. Wells 4 in Constant Star, Lou Bessie in The
Old Settler, Pastor Margaret in Amen Corner,
originated the role of Candy in Rejoice, directed
by Kenny Leon, Power Woman in Menopause the
Musical (National Tour), and Mama in Chicago.
Her voice can also be heard on the State of Decay
video game as the character Madison Grant.
Shaunyce has had the privilege of performing
in 49 of the 50 states as well as Canada, Russia,
Japan and Australia!
Debbie Armstrong (Vocal Coach): Deborah
Lynn Armstrong received a Bachelor’s Degree in
Music from Lincoln Christian College (Lincoln,
Illinois). This is her first musical with the Broadway Center for the Performing Arts. Deborah
has been a Musical Director for past productions
at Lakewood Playhouse (Lakewood) Harlequin
Productions (Olympia) and Centerstage Theatre
(Federal Way), and Assistant Musical Director/
Accompanist for Taproot Theatre (Seattle), and is
currently the Production Manager for Lakewood
Institute of Theatre at Lakewood Playhouse.
She has also been a Stage Management at both
Taproot and Harlequin, a Production Assistant at
ACT Theatre (Seattle), taught musical theater at
Taproot, Lakewood, and Studio East (Kirkland),
and taught piano/music at Highline Community
College and Tacoma Community College. When
she is not traipsing around the Sound, she attempts to keep her dog Waffle happy. (As always,
cheers to the goddess trio).
Stanley Perryman (Choreographer): Stanley
Wesley Perryman, a native of Seattle, has toured
the United States and the world as a principal
dancer with the Alvin Ailey American Dance
Theater and Dance Theatre of Harlem between
1975 and 1983. Stanley was a Principal Guest
Artist in the Metropolitan Opera’s production of
Aida, as ‘Lead Gladiator’ for three consecutive
seasons starting in 1975. Stanley also made his
Broadway debut in 1975 as ‘Jesus’ in Your Arms
Too Short to Box with God. Stanley’s other Broadway credits includes Bob Fosse’s Dancin’ (1979)
Sweet Charity (1985-89). Stanley toured the U.S.
and Europe with Lena Horne, as her male lead
singer/dancer from 1983 to 1985. Stanley also
has several movie and television appearances to
his credit.
Kathryn Philbrook (Stage Manager): Kathryn
studied Theater at the University of Puget Sound
and has made Tacoma her hometown ever
since. She has Stage Managed for Tacoma Little
Theater, Studio 21 Theater, and was the Stage
Manager for Joe Turner’s Come and Gone at the
Broadway Center last year. She is so happy to
be working on this delightful project, with such
talented leaders at the helm. She sends many
thanks to David Fischer for making space for
professional theater and letting her be a part of it.
Ashley Shetler (Assistant Stage Manager):
Ashley Shetler began volunteering at Broadway
Center in November of 2013. She has gotten to
help with decorating the theaters for the holidays
and assisting with the Popovich Comedy Pet
Theater. In February of 2014 she was the Assistant Stage Manager for August Wilson’s play, “Joe
Turner’s Come and Gone” and is happy to ASM
again for “Ain’t Misbehavin’.” Ashley has worked
with the Broadway Center for the Performing
Arts for two years and currently is a Concessionaire/Event Aide.
Brian Kirk (Drums): Brian Kirk, Drummer,
is the Professor of Jazz, Percussion, and Music
Theory at Seattle Central Community College, in
Seattle. Kirk received a Master of Arts Jazz/Contemporary Music Studies from New York University. Originally from Indianapolis, Indiana,
Brian attended Indiana University and studied
under Jazz Educator David Baker. As a young
musician growing up in San Francisco, Brian
performed locally with tenor saxophonist Joe
Henderson, Bishop Norman Williams, Pianist
Charles Brown, Jessica Williams, and vocalist
Gladys Knight, Ernie Andrews, and Marlene
Shaw.
Brian Kirk spent 10 years in New York City
performing Jazz drums locally and on several
European tours with Lou Donaldson, Jack McDuff, and Little Jimmy Scott, in addition to accompanying Dizzy Gillespie, Bobby Hutcherson,
Joe Locke, The Lionel Hampton Orchestra, and
The Count Basie Orchestra. Under the direction
of Grover Mitchell, Brian was also first call on
New York’s Broadway show scene, performing in
Ain’t Misbehavin’ (featuring The Pointer Sisters),
Five Guys Named Moe, Fiddler on the Roof, Les
Miserables, Jelly’s’ Last Jam, featuring Gregory Hines, and Bring on the Noise Bring in The
Funk, featuring Savion Glover. Brian has made
numerous recordings including the soundtracks
from Philadelphia starring Tom Hanks, The
Money Train, A Rage in Harlem starring Forrest
Whitaker, the original soundtracks of David
Lynch’s’ Twin Peaks - Fire Walk with Me, Five
Guys Named Moe and The Pointer Sisters’ Ain’t
Misbehavin’ on Sony Records. Brian is an active
member of the Washington Music Educators
Association, a collective of Washington State
educators, whose purpose is to provide students
with a strong foundation in music fundamentals
and musical performance.
Nate Omdal (Bass): Bassist/Composer Nate
Omdal moved to Seattle in 2001 to attend
Cornish College of the Arts. While attending Cornish, Nate was privileged to study the
acoustic bass with Chuck Deardorf and Ron
Simon, as well as jazz legends Julian Priester and
Hadley Caliman. In 2006, Nate participated in
a group led by multi-instrumentalist Denney
Goodhew, which was honored with an Earshot
Golden Ear Award nomination. Beyond of the
jazz community, Nate has collaborated with Tiler
Peck, (New York City Ballet) Matthew Rushing,
(Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre), and
worked extensively with local MC/Producer
Spekulation (Producer of the Seahawks anthem
“Bout that Action”). Nate has been featured at
the Paramount Theatre, Jazz Alley and Seattle’s
Town Hall, among others. In 2012, Nate became
active with Fair Trade Music Seattle and the
Musicians Association of Seattle (Local 76-493)
and was one of the leading voices responsible
for the “Musicians Loading Zone” parking signs
installed in Seattle in March of 2014.
Gail Walls Thomason (Prop Master): Gail’s
last experience with a show at the Broadway
Center was My Name is Asher Lev, which was a
performance she will never forget. Other local
projects were Sleuth at Tacoma Little Theatre,
and The Three Musketeers at Lakewood Playhouse. Before that she spent many years working
in the greater Seattle area on shows like Alice
in Wonderland and Crumbs From the Table of
Joy. Gail also served as the Production Stage
Manager in Bremerton, which helped to create
her well-rounded background. When Gail is not
working back stage you can find her helping out
managing the front of the house with her many
coworkers at the Broadway Center.
Sarah Mosher (Costume Design): Sarah is
an artist and educator teaching in theatre and
apparel design at Seattle Pacific University. It has
been a great pleasure collaborating with such a
talented group of artists on this production. Sarah’s most recent productions include Life=Play
and I Never Betrayed the Revolution at West of
Lenin as well as Lost in Yonkers and King Lear at
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“Grim and Fischer”
By Katharine Conrad
Mrs. Fischer may be elderly, but she definitely isn’t doddering. When she isn’t watching TV or reminiscing over beloved mementos, the spry old lady is playing pranks on
her nurse and generally enjoying her days, a
permanent smirk on her face. So when the
Grim Reaper literally comes knocking with
her final papers, Mrs. Fischer takes one look
at his foreboding black envelope and flushes
it down the toilet. She still has quite a bit of
living to do, thank you very much, and Mr.
Grim can just take his arched eyebrows and
be on his way. As the two square off, it’s as
impossible not to root for the feisty widow
as it is surprising that Mr. Grim isn’t as grim
as one might expect. In fact, the wide range
of heartfelt emotions portrayed by both
characters—including exasperation, sadness,
and joy—is particularly striking, considering neither one says a word nor changes
expression.
Yes, the entire production is dialogue-free,
and both actors wear full-face masks. Don’t
let that fool you—the characters are as fullfledged as those in any spoken production,
perhaps even more so, as the actors can’t
rely on words or facial expressions to carry
their performances. Instead, they act with
their entire bodies, paying strict attention
to every limb and muscle. This performance
style is rooted in commedia dell’arte, a form
of theatre that dates back to 16th century Italy
and uses body language and physicality to
convey character traits. The style’s trademark
component is its use of masks.
Grim and Fischer requires masks made with
extreme precision and attention to detail. With
just one mask per character, the expression
molded onto each one needs to be versatile
enough that it melds seamlessly into the
actor’s physicality at any given moment, no
matter the scene or emotion.
Wonderheads, the company behind Grim,
pulls this off beautifully by handcrafting their
own masks. It takes 50 to 80 hours to make
just one mask (you can view a time-lapse
video on MBT’s website), but the results are
worth it. According to Oregon ArtsWatch, Mrs.
Fischer’s smirk “amazingly can look stubborn, wry, sly, or sweet,” while Grim’s arched
eyebrows “can look forceful, imperious, or just
plain surprised.” MBT Program Manager Alison C. Terry swears that audiences “will think
the masks move during the performance, even
though they don’t. They’re phenomenal.”
Equally phenomenal is the show’s approach
to an inherently complex subject. Says Terry,
“This is a very, very funny and also tremendously human and relatable story. No one likes
to think about dying, and everyone wants to
fight it. This performance makes that fight
funny, joyous, and thought-provoking.”
Grim and Fischer begins its 8-performance
run on March 19 in the MBT Walton Theatre,
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(L to R) Olivia Ashley Reed, Chelsea
Williams and Emily Price from the
MAMMA MIA! North American
Tour, Photo by Joan Marcus, 2014
It’s a Feel-Good Time!
By Cindi Pree
It’s summer 2008, and a point in my
life where I’m completely oblivious to the
happenings in live theatre. A friend’s mom
has offered to treat the three of us to a girl’s
afternoon: lunch and the newly released
movie version of Mamma Mia! I admit, I
enjoyed the music of ABBA back in the day.
But…a musical based solely on their music?
Really? Well, hey, it’s a free afternoon to
hang out with friends, and I’ll at least enjoy
the nostalgia associated with the tunes,
so…I’m in!
And I did…enjoy the nostalgia, and the
tunes, and the dancing, and the absolute
feel-good story woven through and around
the music. This was completely one of those
‘whole is greater than the sum of parts’
situations and I had a blast! So much so, in
fact, that I acquired the DVD and invited
friends to come and watch it with me.
Again and again.
Now it’s coming to the MBT stage, and I
realized I still didn’t know much about the
Broadway version. In case you also happen
to still be oblivious to the phenomenon
that is Mamma Mia! here are some facts
from my research. Now in its 14th year on
Broadway, more than 50 million people
worldwide have seen the production, and
it has grossed more than $2 billion. It is
the ninth longest-running Broadway show,
and the longest-running jukebox musical
in Broadway history. It has played in 40
countries, on all six continents, including
several non-English versions (now I’m back
to trying to wrap my mind around that
concept). Mamma Mia! also set the record
for premiering in more cities faster than any
other musical in history.
For those curious about the process, it
turns out that several talented people had
a hand in turning a collection of ABBA’s
biggest hits into a story at the heart of
a musical. First you have ABBA, from
Sweden, topping charts repeatedly in
Australia, North America, and Europe to
become one of the most internationally
popular pop music groups of the 1970s.
Then producer Judy Craymer meets
ABBA songwriters Björn Ulvaeus and
Benny Andersson in 1983, and realizes
the theatrical potential of their songs,
such as “The Winner Takes All.” While
not completely opposed to the idea,
the songwriting duo also wasn’t exactly
enthusiastic.
Finally, in 1997, Craymer commissioned
playwright Catherine Johnson to write
a book for the musical. Andersson and
Ulvaeus got involved in the development
of the show at the beginning and fellow
bandmate Anni-Frid Lyngstad has been
financially involved and present at many
premieres around the world.
With a title taken from the 1975 charttopping song, the musical includes that tune
along with the story-telling magic in such
timeless songs as “Super Trouper,” “Lay
All Your Love on Me,” “Dancing Queen,”
“Knowing Me, Knowing You,” “Take a Chance
on Me,” “Thank You for the Music,” “Money,
Money, Money,” “The Winner Takes It All,”
“Voulez Vous,” and “SOS.”
I remember commenting, after watching
that movie version several years ago, how
well ABBA’s music had been woven into an
actual story that while not gripping, had
enough plot to be interesting. The story
itself unfolds on a tiny Greek island. The
funny and heartwarming (an overused but
apt description) tale of a daughter’s quest to
discover the identity of her father is presented
with enough unknowns to keep my interest
and an abundance of quirky characters to
love. Her invitation to three men from
her mother’s past brings them back to the
island they visited last 20 years ago, and
where old relationships are revisited and
new relationships are forged. The charming
story combined with ABBA’s well-loved tunes
created a feel-good, infectious experience that
I wanted to recapture.
Watching actors who seemed to be having
such fun doing something a bit different than
usual added to my movie experience. Now
I’m looking forward to seeing it on performed
on a stage with different actors and without
the beautiful Greek island. I’m not at all
concerned whether it will be the same great
experience, because I expect that whether it’s
the story or the music, on screen or on stage,
performer or audience, we’ll all still be having
the time of our lives!
See Mamma Mia! on MBT’s Main Stage at
7:30 pm on Monday, March 30, 2015.
The MAMMA MIA! North American Tour Company, Photo by Joan Marcus, 2014
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BACKSTAGE
M
enopause…
the What?!!!
By Cindi Pree
Go ahead. Say it aloud. Say the word
“menopause” in a crowded room and watch
for the reactions. Happily, we are at least
past the days when such a word would never
even have been spoken in mixed company. Even among women, if the subject was
talked about at all, it was often with only a
whispered reference to “the change.” Even
now, if you ask people for their first reaction,
it’s likely to be less than positive. If you have
been so brave as to speak the word in a room
of mixed company, the men may cringe,
groan, avoid your eyes, or shake their heads.
Women might respond with dread, fear, or a
litany of agonized expectations.
Admittedly, it’s not the most pleasant of
experiences whether you are the woman
in the midst of menopause or anyone who
loves that woman. Studies have shown that
a woman’s cultural context often has a significant impact on her experience of this life
transition. Women in cultures that honor
aging and the elderly often see this as a time
of liberation. In the United States many
women still have a negative view of this as
a time of deterioration or decline, but some
studies indicate we also may be coming to
view this time as one of self-actualization
and liberation.
In any event, it is a universal experience,
and like many other such experiences it can
be improved with laughter. And that’s where
“the Musical” part comes in.
Since its debut on March 28, 2001, in a
tiny 76-seat perfume-shop-turned-theatre,
millions of people have enjoyed the show. The
story revolves around four women who are
lingerie shopping at Bloomingdales. The characters (Professional Woman, Iowa Housewife,
Earth Mother, and Soap Star) clearly have
nothing in common. Nothing except a black
lace bra and hot flashes, night sweats, memory
loss, not enough sex, too much sex, and more!
This musical parody is set to classic tunes from
the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s, including “Puff, My
God I’m Draggin’” and “Stayin’ Awake.”
Writer Jeanie Linders’ appeal to a sometimes-neglected market paid off with a show
that succeeded Off-Broadway, led to a number
of productions in major cities across the
county, touring productions, and currently is
housed at the Luxor Las Vegas.
This show is a great girls night out, but the
men who are brave enough to attend report
enjoying it equally. No matter who you see it
with, you’ll be dancing in the aisles, and getting a good dose of laughter. Who knows, you
might even leave feeling a little more liberated.
On the MBT Main Stage at 3 pm Sunday,
April 19, 2015.
HISTORY
T
HE MOUNT BAKER THEATRE was
of the 1509-seat facility to assure a permanent
the creation of a nationwide movement
and useful place in the cultural life of the
to construct formidable theater buildings in
community. It remains true to its heritage
the hearts of American cities. Now, decades
of stage presentations and community use
later, the few remaining giant palaces of
events.
another era are involved in a new movement,
The construction of the Theatre itself was a
this time to preserve a wonderful heritage and
monumental task, employing several different
to restore the structures for community use,
contractors and more than 80 craftsmen experi-
performing arts, and entertainment centers.
enced in stone masonry, carpentry, and plaster
In 1978 the Mount Baker Theatre was placed
casting. The 130–by-250-foot theatre was out-
on the National Historic Landmark Register.
fitted to accommodate vaudeville stage produc-
Through the cooperative efforts of the City
tions on a 26-by-75-foot stage under a 42-foot
of Bellingham, Whatcom County, the State
proscenium arch. Dressing and practice rooms
of Washington, the citizen-based non-profit
behind the stage were connected by a tunnel to
Mount Baker Theatre Center and numerous
the orchestra pit, and the best in counter-weight
private donations, the historic landmark un-
lighting systems were used to enhance the live
derwent extensive restoration and remodeling
performances.
TICKETS & INFO
Ordering Tickets
The Ticket Office is open from 10 a.m. to
5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, for in-person and
telephone sales. The Ticket Office also opens
one hour before the start of a performance for
in-person sales only. We accept cash, all major
credit cards, and personal checks in person,
and credit cards over the phone. Order tickets
online 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with
your credit card at www.mountbakertheatre.
com. There are no refunds or exchanges on
tickets.
The Ticket Office sells and accepts gift certificates good for all events ticketed through
the MBT Ticket Office.
For more information about tickets or
events at the Mount Baker Theatre, please visit
our website at www.mountbakertheatre.com
or call the Ticket Office at (360) 734-6080.
Group rates
Buy 12 or more tickets to an MBT regular
season performance and receive a 15 percent
to 20 percent discount. Call the Ticket Office
at (360) 734-6080 for more details.
Unused Tickets
After purchasing tickets, if you find you are
unable to attend a Mount Baker Theatre event,
you may donate your tickets and receive a tax
donation receipt. To donate your unused ticket,
return it to the Ticket Office at least one business day before the show.
General Information
• Photographing or recording performances is
prohibited, at the Artist's request.
• Smoking is allowed outdoors only where smoking receptacles are provided.
• Food and drink are not allowed in the audito•
•
rium.
Coat check is next to the front entrance.
Booster cushions are available for our younger
patrons; please inquire with an usher
Student Rush Discounts
Emergency Evacuation Procedures
Beginning one hour before show time,
students with a valid I.D. may purchase tickets for half-price in any section of the theatre for MBT regular season shows. Limit
one per valid I.D. Call the Ticket Office at
(360) 734-6080 to ask about availability.
In the event of an emergency, please listen to announcement instructions. Ushers will be available
for assistance.
If you have an emergency and need to reach a patron during a show, call the Administration Office at
360-733-5793 and press 9 at the recording.
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HALL OF FAME
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HALL OF
FAME April 4, 2015 | 8:00pm
Saturday,
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Series Sponsor:
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MAMMA MIA! North American
Tour, Photo by Joan Marcus, 2014
UP NEXT ON THE MAIN STAGE
MAR
30
MBT Presents: Mamma Mia!
7:30 p.m. | $40-99
A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! More than 54
million people worldwide have fallen in love with the characters, the story, and the music that make
Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good show! Writer Catherine Johnson’s sunny, funny tale unfolds on a
Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father
brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The storytelling
magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter, and friendship, and every
night everyone’s having the time of their lives! With more productions playing internationally than any
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UPCOMING
March
SUN
29
MON
30
Whatcom Symphony
Orchestra Presents:
Beethoven’s Triple 3 p.m. | $13-39
MBT Presents: Mamma Mia!
SAT
18
Magician Frank Dunn
Presents: Cherokee Secrets
7:30 p.m. | $20-39
7:30 p.m. | $40-99
April
SAT
4
APR
8-12
MBT Presents: Blues Hall
of Fame Tour 8 p.m. | $25-49
MBT Presents:
Meet the Biscottis
Walton Theatre | Various Times | $40/$42
SAT
11
SUN
12
MBT Presents: Dave Barry
8 p.m. | $30-49
SpeakEasy Poetry Night:
Fresh Minds, New World
Encore Room | 2 p.m.
TUE
14
SAT
18
STG Presents: Neko Case
8 p.m. | $36.50
Brigid Collins Benefit
Concert Walton Theatre | 7 p.m. | $15
SUN
19
MBT Presents:
Menopause the Musical
3 p.m. | $20-55
The hilarious celebration of women and “the
change” -- who said mood swings aren’t fun? Four
women at a lingerie sale with nothing in common
but a black lace bra and memory loss, hot flashes,
night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex, and
more! This hilarious musical parody set to classic
tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s will have you
cheering and dancing in the aisles! See what
millions of women worldwide have been laughing
about for more than 10 years!
APR
20-23
MBT Education Series:
20,000 Leagues Under
the Sea - Tears of Joy
Puppet Theatre
Walton Theatre | 10 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. | $8/$9.50
Gold items are Mount Baker Theatre events. Shows are on the Main Stage unless otherwise noted.
All purchases are subject to applicable fees. Group or age-related discounts may apply - contact the Ticket Office
for details. To order tickets, call (360) 734-6080 Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or Saturday,
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. *Not an MBT-Ticketed Event, see details online.
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