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From the General Director
and Chairman
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Board of Directors
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Women’s Board/Guild Board/Chapters’
Executive Board/Young Professionals/
Ryan Opera Center Board
10
Administration/Administrative Staff/
Production and Technical Staff
12
2017/18 – Season of Delight,
Season of Discovery
17
Tonight’s Performance
19
Cast
20
Synopsis
21
Musical Numbers/Orchestra
22
Artist Profiles
32
Musical Notes
35
Director’s Note
36
After the Curtain Falls
38
Aria Society
47
Breaking New Ground
48
Look to the Future
49
Major Contributors – Special Events
and Project Support
51
Lyric Unlimited Contributors
53
Ryan Opera Center Contributors
54
Planned Giving: The Overture Society
55
Commemorative Gifts
56
Corporate Partnerships
57
Matching Gifts, Special Thanks and
Acknowledgements
58
Annual Individual and
Foundation Support
64
Facilities and Services/Theater Staff
Table of Contents
IN THIS ISSUE
My Fair Lady –
pp. 23-43
ALL ABOUT LYRIC’S 2017-18 SEASON
pp. 14-20
MARIE-NOËLLE ROBERT / THÉÂTRE DU CHÂTELET
REED HUMMEL/NASHVILLE OPERA