2022-2023 Production Sponsors

Through the generosity of our Production Sponsors, WBTT is able to present the highest quality shows that bring exciting, educational and fun entertainment to a diverse audience at an affordable price.

WBTT Eubie Performance

GUYS and DOLLS

Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser
Book by Jo Swerling & Abe Burrows
Based on a Story and & Characters by Damon Runyon
Directed & Choreographed by Jim Weaver

October 5 - November 20, 2022

Leading Sponsors
Maria Beck & Stephen Buckley — Dakota Biotech
The Exchange
Nancy & Tom Flanagan
Michele Hooper & Lemuel Seabrook
Dr. Donald & Doris Johnson
The Koffman Family
Rose Marie Proietti
Jack & Priscilla Schlegel

Co-Sponsors
Honorable Dennis W. Archer & Honorable Trudy DunCombe Archer
Miles & Barbara Capron
Mike & Karen Gardiner
Charlie Huisking
Pat Kennelly & Ed Keon
David Kotok & Christine Schlesinger
Virginia Lipton
Dale & Kristin Menard
Marta Riordan & James Boyle
Susan Straus


Langston Hughes'
Black Nativity

Adapted & Directed by Nate Jacobs

November 20 – December 23, 2022

Leading Sponsors
Designing Women Boutique    
The Exchange
The Rosemary/Rosemary & Thyme
Jim & Charlie Ann Syprett

Co-Sponsors
Janet Cady
RoseBay International—Becky Culp & Jackie Woods
Bob & Teresa Simmons


Flyin' West

By Pearl Cleage
Directed by Chuck Smith

January 4 - February 12, 2023

Leading Sponsors
Kitty & John Cranor
Linda & Gene Crump
The Exchange
Nancy & Tom Flanagan
Michele Hooper & Lemuel Seabrook
Penelope Kingman
Howard Millman & Carolyn Michel

Co-Sponsors
Murray Bring & Kay Delaney
Bruce & Elaine Burton
Liza & Carl Caruso
Thomas & Dana Cunningham
Mike & Karen Gardiner
Bernice & Gary Giscombe
David Kotok & Christine Schlesinger
Virginia Lipton
Bob & Andi Munzer


Dreamgirls

Music by Henry Krieger
Lyrics & Book by Tom Eyen
Directed by Nate Jacobs

February 22 - April 9, 2023

Leading Sponsors
Ali & Gloria Bahaj
Phil Baker
The Exchange
Nancy & Tom Flanagan
Rita Greenbaum
George & Janet Miles
Donna & Walt Pearson
Rose Marie Proietti
Dr. Bob & Beth Scheible

Co-Sponsors
Martin & Barbara Bowling
Bruce & Elaine Burton
Miles & Barbara Capron
Mike & Karen Gardiner
Tomeika Hunter-Koski
David Kotok & Christine Schlesinger
Virginia Lipton
Meadows Dental Associates
Barbara & Larry Newman in Memory of Alan E. Feen
Northern Trust
George & Kimberly Parris
Richard Perlman
Susan Straus
Betsy Sublette
Dr. Ray & Fran Taylor


World Premier!
Big Sexy: The Fats Waller Revue

Created, Adapted & Directed by Nate Jacobs

April 19 - May 28, 2023

Presenting Sponsors
Ali & Gloria Bahaj

Leading Sponsors
The Exchange
Nancy & Tom Flanagan
Pat Kordis
Shirley & Cecil Pickett
Jackie & Glenn Tilton
Susan and Charles Wilson

Co-Sponsors
Douglas & Carolyn Anderson
Honorable Dennis W. Archer & Honorable Trudy DunCombe Archer
Carl & Liza Caruso
Mike & Karen Gardiner
Dr. Phil & Suzan Gaynes
Charlie Huisking
Pat Kennelly & Ed Keon
David Kotok & Christine Schlesinger
Virginia Lipton
Carla Malachowski
Barbara & Larry Newman in Memory of Alan E. Feen
Lou & Rosemary Oberndorf
Bill & Debbie Partridge and Jackie Woods
Dr. Ray & Fran Taylor
The Family of Thomas ‘Fats’ Waller
Dr. Bernard & Lois Watson