Production History Detail

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Emma

Adapted from the novel by Jane Austen
Book by Paul Gordon
Music by Paul Gordon
Lyrics by Paul Gordon

Directed by Robert Kelley

2008-2009 Mainstage series
October 8, 2008–November 2, 2008

Design & Production Staff

Musical Director: Laura Bergquist
Orchestrator/Arranger: Paul Gordon
Choreographer: Mary Beth Cavanaugh
Scenic Designer: John Ezell
Costume Designer: Fumiko Bielefeldt
Lighting Designer: Dennis Parichy
Sound Designer: Michael Miceli
Stage Manager: T.R. Martin
Assistant Stage Manager: Tony Dearing
Casting: Rich Cole

Credited Cast

Lianne Marie Dobbs (Emma)
Christianne Tisdale (Mrs. Weston)
Kurt Zischke (Mr. Weston)
Richert Easley (Mr. Woodhouse)
Timothy Gulan (Mr. Knightley)
Brian Herndon (Mr. Elton)
Suzanne Grodner (Miss Bates)
Donna Weinsting (Mrs. Bates/Housekeeper)
Dani Marcus (Harriet Smith)
Travis Poelle (Frank Churchill)
Julie Hanson (Jane Fairfax)
Alex Organ (Mr. Robert Martin/Servant)
Erin Maguire (Mrs. Elton/Mrs. Churchill)
Michael Brightman (Butler/Minister)

Servants: Josie Adams, Courtney Leigh Halford, Sam Hay, Aaron Sitrick

Citizens of Highbury: The Company

Understudies: Julie Hanson (Emma), Travis Poelle (Mr. Knightley)

Orchestra

Musical Director & Piano: Laura Bergquist
Oboe & English Horn: Jan Parks
Cello: Natasha Rubinstein
Violin: Adrian Walker
Musical Contractor: Bob Ceccarini

Additional Credits

Dialect Coach: Julia Guichard
Assistant to the Director: Alan Patrick Kenny
Production Assistant: Katie Britton
Assistant Lighting Designer: Liz Robinette
Assistant Master Electrician: Maura Rinehart

Sponsorship & Support

Major Sponsor: Wachovia Securities

Production Notes

Emma was a co-production with the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park.

Kevin Kline Awards

Nominations

1. Outstanding Production of a Musical: Emma
2. Outstanding Director of a Musical: Robert Kelly, Emma
3. Outstanding Musical Direction: Laura Bergquist, Emma
4. Outstanding Costume Design: Fumiko Bielefeldt, Emma
5. Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical: Timothy Gulan, Emma
6. Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical: Dani Marcus, Emma

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