Show Programme
ARTISTIC/
MUSICAL DIRECTOR
MUSICAL DIRECTOR
Julie Pietrangelo
Well known in the area for her many award-winning musical and choral endeavours, Julie has a background in choral work and theatre, and created Voices because of her passion for both. She provides expert vocal guidance while crafting crowd-pleasing performances for Voices’ audiences.
CHOREOGRAPHER
Danielle Bennett
Danielle has been involved in the dance world since she was four years old. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance, and a Bachelor of Education from York University, Danielle has participated in a variety of both performance and choreographic opportunities. She had the unique experience of teaching in England before putting her BEd to good use in Canada with the TVDSB. Dance is her passion and she is excited to be a part of the creative team.
COLLABORATIVE PIANIST/
BAND DIRECTOR
BAND DIRECTOR
Steven Morley
Steven started accompanying choirs at the early age of 13 and has been an active accompanist throughout the province ever since. He is currently the pianist at Byron United Church as well as an active musical theatre musician and music director. He has co-music directed for London Community Player's (LCP) production of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance (2024), and takes the baton as MD this February for LCP's production of Urinetown: The Musical. Steven is a graduate of the Don Wright Faculty of Music at Western University.
GUITAR
John Kenny
John Kenny is a full-time musician. Proficient in country, rock, pop and jazz, he has toured theatres and nightclubs across Canada (all 10 provinces) and the U.S. with various artists. He is probably the only musician in the business who has shared the stage with both the Duke Ellington Band and TVO's Polkaroo.
PERCUSSION
Greg Mainprize
Greg is a retired high school music teacher, and freelance percussionist. In demand as a jazz drummer, he regularly performs with several London ensembles and theatre groups.
BASS/TUBA
Jim Smythe
Jim is a retired music educator for the Thames Valley Board and Western’s Faculty of Education. He performs with several London music ensembles, notably “Encore - The Concert Band” & “The London Jazz Ensemble”, and in many theatre productions, on both tuba and electric bass. Trivia tidbit - Jim and our artistic director are graduates in the same years from Western’s music and education faculties.
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Jim Swan
The Voices of Broadway Show Choir is thrilled to welcome back Jim Swan as our Master of Ceremonies. Jim is retired after a career in broadcasting that spanned 60 years. His face and voice became familiar to people throughout Southwestern Ontario as a result of years in front of cameras and microphones in Woodstock, Wingham and London and his presence as MC at countless events. Jim is past-president and current member of the Board of Directors of the Agape Foundation of London, past-president of the Garrison Community Council London and Region, and belongs to the Rotary Club of London. Jim still enjoys providing MC services. He and his wife Joanne are happy to be busy from time to time with grandchildren.
A Message from the Musical Director
Welcome to Voices’ presentation of “SHOWSTOPPERS”, a collection of well-known signature songs from some of Broadway’s biggest hits. I’m sure that you will be tempted to sing along with the choir and be delighted to discover that you too know every word.
It is my honour and privilege to be working with a fantastic Creative Team. Danielle, our choreographer, works tirelessly to draw out the best from everyone, and is always instrumental in bringing my vision of the show to life on the stage. Steve, at the keyboard every week, is truly a collaborative partner, working with me to also bring out the best from our singers.
Kudos to all choir members – a group I’ve affectionately named my “small but mighty” group. This show is vocally demanding, and was designed with a larger group in mind, but everyone has truly risen to the occasion. Their dedication, commitment to excellence, and tenacious hard work has been a joy to watch...and listen to!!
Finally, a huge thank you to our many volunteers, without whom our shows would not be possible.
Enjoy the show!
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CREDITS & ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Stage Manager
Amanda Rae
Group Choreo Lead
Joseph Alfano
Props & Costumes Coordinator
Amanda Donald
Multimedia, Posters,
Programmes & Ticket Design
Abe Kelledjian
Technical/
Sound Crew
Sound Crew
Dan Manherz
Tom Verkley
Videography
Adriano Burgo
Front of House Manager
Adriene Bartley
Front of House Volunteers
Rob Davis
Chelsey Dykeman
Melissa Dykeman
Angela Musico
Pauline Richards
Script Writing
Julie Pietrangelo
Amanda Donald
Librarian
Melissa Dykeman
Marketing
Dan Manherz (Manager)
Lisa Baxter
Robert Clarke
Tori Laird
Becky Tompkins
Lisa Baxter
Robert Clarke
Tori Laird
Becky Tompkins
ACT 1
Kiss Me, Kate
Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter
Arranged by Philip Kern
Arranged by Philip Kern
Another Op'nin, Another Show
Rodgers and Hammerstein on Broadway
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Arranged by Mac Huff
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Arranged by Mac Huff
Medley
Soloists: Jessica Schreuders, Becky Tompkins, Jenna Goldsack, Lisa Baxter, Joanne Burke
Funny Girl
Music by June Styne
Lyrics by Bob Merrill
Lyrics by Bob Merrill
People
Arranged by Mac Huff
Don't Rain On My Parade
Arranged by Mark Brymer
The Wizard of Oz
Music by Harold Arlen
Lyrics by E. Y. Harburgc
Lyrics by E. Y. Harburgc
Over the Rainbow
Arranged Molly Ijames
Soloist: Kristin Vardon
Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead
Arranged by Eric Van Cleave
A Little Night Music
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Arranged by Michael Martin
Arranged by Michael Martin
Send In the Clowns
Wicked
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Arranged by Roger Emerson
Defying Gravity
Soloist: Karlee Csire
Man of La Mancha
Music by Mitch Leigh
Lyrics by Joe Darion
Arranged by Mark Hayes
The Impossible Dream
Soloist: Candice Burgo
Hamilton
Music and Lyrics by
Lin-Manuel Miranda
with Albert Johnson,
Kejuan Waliek Muchita,
Osten Harvey Jr., Roger Tourman
Arranged by Lisa DeSpain
Arranged by Lisa DeSpain
My Shot
Soloists: Joseph Alfano, Rob Dykeman, Cory Goldsack
The Room Where It Happens
Soloist: Rob Dykeman
ACT 2
The Phantom of the Opera
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics by Charles Hart,
Richard Stilgoe, Mike Batt
Arranged by Ed Lojeski
Arranged by Ed Lojeski
The Phantom of the Opera
The Music of the Night
Soloist: Phil McArthur
Love Never Dies
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics by Glenn Slater
Arranged by Mac Huff
Arranged by Mac Huff
'Till I Hear You Sing
Soloists: Rob Dykeman, Phil McArthur
Footloose
Music by Kenny Loggins
Lyrics by Dean Pitchford
and Kenny Loggins
Arranged by Kirby Shaw
Arranged by Kirby Shaw
Footloose
Jekyll & Hyde
Music by Frank Wildhorn
Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse
Arranged by Teena Chinn
Arranged by Teena Chinn
This Is the Moment
Back to the Future
Music and Lyrics by
Johnny Colla, Chris Hayes,
Huey Lewis
Arranged by Kirby Shaw
Arranged by Kirby Shaw
The Power of Love
Tommy
Music and Lyrics by
Pete Townshend
Arranged by Mac Huff
Arranged by Mac Huff
Pinball Wizard
Soloist: Joseph Alfano
Special Guest: Zac Wrixon, guitar
Les Misérables
Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg
Lyrics by Alain Boublil,
Jean-Marc Natel, Herbert Kretzmer
Arranged by John Leavitt
Jean-Marc Natel, Herbert Kretzmer
Arranged by John Leavitt
Do You Hear the People Sing?
CAST PHOTOS
THE SOPRANOS
Sharon Belcourt
Joanne Burke
Candice Burgo
(Secretary)
Karlee Csire
Carmen Richter
Jessica Schreuders
Becky Tompkins
(Coordinator)
Kristin Vardon
THE ALTOS
Lisa Baxter
Amanda Donald
Jenna Goldsack
Tori Laird
Allison Meiwald
(Secretary)
Nele Von Dem Knesebeck
Cathey Wey
THE TENORS
Rob Dykeman
(Assistant Coordinator)
Abe Kelledjian
Phil McArthur
THE BASSES
Joseph Alfano
Rob Carver
Adam Chalmers
(Rehearsal Roadie)
Robert Clarke
Cory Goldsack
Curtis Hiscox
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