Production History Detail

Ace

Book by Robert Taylor and Richard Oberacker
Music by Richard Oberacker
Lyrics by Robert Taylor and Richard Oberacker

Directed by Stafford Arima

2006-2007 Mainstage series
September 6, 2006–October 1, 2006


Design & Production Staff

Musical Director: David Kreppel
Orchestrator/Arranger: Greg Anthony
Choreographer: Andrew Palermo
Scenic Designer: David Korins
Costume Designer: Marie Anne Chiment
Lighting Designer: Chris Akerlind
Sound Designer: John H. Shivers, David Patridge
Stage Manager: Glenn Dunn
Assistant Stage Manager: Shannon B. Sturgis
Casting: Rich Cole

Credited Cast

Noah Galvin (Billy)
Traci Lyn Thomas (Mrs. Crandall/Clara Whitlow)
Jessica Boevers (Elizabeth)
Amy Bodnar (Louise)
Duke Lafoon (Edward/Stampley)
Matt Bogart (Ace)
Chris Peluso (John Robert)
Jimmy McEvoy (School Bully/Young Charlie/Ensemble)
Ariane Rinehart (Sidekick/Ensemble)
Heather Ayers (Ruth)
Gabrielle Boyadjian (Emily)
Gabrielle Stravelli (Anique/Ensemble)
Susan Kokot Stokes (Teacher/Ensemble)
Kelli Barrett (Nurse/Ensemble)
James Judy (Toy Store Owner/Colonel Whitlow/Chennault/Ensemble)
Richard Barth (Lieutenant Sanders/Sullivan/Ensemble)
Danny Rothman (Cooper/Myron/Ensemble)
Kevin Reed (Tennaman/Stein/Ensemble)

Understudies: Jimmy McEvoy (Billy), Gabrielle Stravelli (Mrs. Crandall, Louise), Susan Kokot Stokes (Elizabeth), Danny Rothman (Edward, Chennault), Kevin Reed (Ace), Richard Barth (John Robert), Kelli Barrett (Ruth), Ariane Rinehart (Emily).

Orchestra

Michael Buerk (Reed 1)
Michael Karpowitz (Reed 2)
Nancy Schick (French Horn)
Bob Ceccarini (Trumpet/Flugelhorn)
Adrian Walker (Violin)
Natasha Rubinstein (Cello)
Jay Hungerford (Bass)
John Brophy (Percussion)
Henry Palkes (Keyboard 1)
Diane Ceccarini (Keyboard 2)

Additional Credits

Dance Captain: Kelli Barrett

Sponsorship & Support

Major Sponsor: A.G. Edwards

Production Notes

This production was the world premiere of Ace.

Ace was a co-production with Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. The production was subsequently presented at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, California.

Kevin Kline Awards

Nominations

  1. Outstanding Production of a Musical: Ace
  2. Outstanding Director of a Musical: Stafford Arima, Ace
  3. Outstanding Musical Direction: David Kreppel, Ace
  4. Outstanding Costume Design: Marie Anne Chiment, Ace
  5. Outstanding Lighting Design: Chris Akerlind, Ace
  6. Outstanding Set Design: David Korins, Ace
  7. Outstanding Sound Design: John H. Shivers, David Patridge, Ace
  8. Outstanding New Play or Musical: Richard Oberacker, Robert Taylor, Ace
  9. Outstanding Ensemble in a Musical: Ace
  10. Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical: Noah Galvin, Ace
  11. Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical: Jessica Boevers, Ace
  12. Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical: Gabrielle Boyadjian, Ace

Awards

  1. Outstanding Costume Design: Marie Anne Chiment, Ace
  2. Outstanding Lighting Design: Chris Akerlind, Ace
  3. Outstanding Set Design: David Korins, Ace
  4. Outstanding Sound Design: John H. Shivers, David Patridge, Ace
  5. Outstanding New Play or Musical: Richard Oberacker, Robert Taylor, Ace
  6. Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical: Noah Galvin, Ace

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