Senior Entrance - MT25 - University of Michigan Musical Theatre

Please enjoy the University of Michigan Musical Theatre Class of 2025's Senior Entrance!

Featuring: Nick Aiello, Nile Andah, Abigail Aziz, Mariangeli Collado, Brendan Dallaire, Arin Francis, Audrey Graves, Drew Harris, Evan Hoefer, Jason Koch, Catie Leonard, Jamie Mann, Oluchi Nwaokorie, Sam O’Neill, Keyon Pickett, Aquila Sol, Stephanie Reuning-Scherer, Alyssa Sunew, Nicola Troschinetz, Evan Tylka, and Haoyi Wen

Directed by Oluchi Nwaokorie & Arin Francis
Produced by Aquila Sol & Nile Andah
Choreographed by Abigail Aziz, Nicola Troschinetz, Catie Leonard, Haoyi Wen, Evan Tylka, and Keyon Pickett
Music Arrangement/Direction by Stephanie Reuning-Scherer, Alyssa Sunew, and Jason Koch
Lyrics by Evan Hoefer, Sam O’Neill, Drew Perez Harris, Malik Johnson, and Nick Aiello
Stage Managed by Esther Hwang
Lighting Design by Ethan Hoffman

Piano: Ethan Swanson
Bass: Aidyn Connor
Guitar: Corazon Szell
Drums: Annie Hayes

Director of Photography / Editor: Johannes Pardi
Filmed and Edited by Johannes Pardi / Pardi Productions
Sound Engineering by Cole McCarthy
Camera Operators: Melvin Johnson, Porter Selfridge, Rachel Altland, Stefan Petrmichl
“The Freshman Are Here!” Intro Video directed by Haoyi Wen
Apparel & Faculty Gift Design by Audrey Graves
Photography by Ellie Vice, Peter Smith, and Stefan Petrmichl

SPECIAL THANKS:
The Parents of MT25
Walgreen Drama Center Office Staff
Katy Hepner & Kayla Buckey
University of Michigan Athletic Department
Michael McElroy
Cynthia Kortman Westphal
Henry Reynolds
UMich Prop Shop
Ms. Candy

SONG LIST:
1. “The Gospel Truth I” and “Zero to Hero” from HERCULES
Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by David Zippel

2. “The Lady is a Tramp” from BABES IN ARMS
Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Lorenz Hart

3. “Carrying the Banner” from NEWSIES
Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Jack Feldman

4. “Cabinet Battle” from HAMILTON
Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda

5. “What’s the Buzz?” from JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lyrics by Tim Rice

6. “Be Alive” by Beyoncé
Music and Lyrics by Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and DIXSON

7. “YA YA” by Beyoncé
Music and Lyrics by Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Arlo Parks, Brian Wilson, Harry Edwards, Giift, Lee Hazlewood, Cadenza, JAY-Z, and The-Dream

8. “Be Our Guest” from BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman

9. “On Broadway” from SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE
Music and Lyrics by Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, Jerry Leiber, and Mike Stoller

9. “The Baseball Game” from FALSETTOS
Music and Lyrics by William Finn

10. “Blow” from & JULIET
Music and Lyrics by Max Martin
Originally performed by Kesha

11. “One Short Day” from WICKED
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz

12. “Sondheim Medley” arr. by Jason Koch & Alyssa Sunew
Including “Not While I’m Around” from SWEENEY TODD, “The Little Things You Do Together” from COMPANY, “Finishing the Hat” from SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, and “Anyone Can Whistle” from ANYONE CAN WHISTLE
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

13. “Play” from FINDING NEVERLAND
arr. by Michael McElroy for Broadway Inspirational Voices
Music and Lyrics by Gary Barlow and Eliot Kennedy

14. “Finale” from IN THE HEIGHTS
Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda

For press inquiries, please contact Nile Andah (nandah@umich.edu)