Note from Jim Brickman

Hey ASU Gammage -

Bringing my 15th Anniversary Holiday Concert to Tempe gives me the great
opportunity to spread the holiday spirit – even without snow!

Music brings people together, especially Christmas music.  Sitting in a hushed
auditorium, as I play songs from “Greensleeves” to “The Gift”, I know that each
of you will be lost in your private thoughts.  While you are enjoying the
concert, songs will stir up memories of Christmas past, and uplift the spirit of
the season.

There’s a renewed feeling in every holiday concert.  I attribute that to my love
for collaboration.  I’m grateful to work with such talented guests who stimulate
my creativity, and enhance every performance.  Joining me this year are my good
friends, singer Anne Cochran, Mark Masri and electric violinist Tracy Silverman.
Anne and Tracy have been with me since the 1998 holiday tour.  We become a
family on the road, spending every day and night together for over a month, and
traveling across the country on a tour bus.  Anne and I have been friends since
we went to high school in Shaker Heights, Ohio.  Her rich soulful voice adds a
new dimension to the Christmas songs you’ve been loved for years. You’ll be
amazed by the eclectic sound Tracy creates on his bright yellow violin.

I know you’ll enjoy celebrating with us. From the warmth and nostalgia of
“Brickman-ized” classic hymns and carols, to the joyful contemporary holiday
favorites, the festive holiday atmosphere radiates through the theatre, and
spreads into the streets.

Happy Holidays,
Jim Brickman

Greeting from Cast Member of 'Grinch'

Hi Tempe,

My name is Carly Tamer and I also play Cindy Lou Who in Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, coming to ASU Gammage, November 17-21. I am in fourth grade and I am nine-years-old. I am so thrilled to be part of this great Christmas show! We rehearsed in New York City and had a blast working together. The cast and crew are such a talented bunch and we have quickly become a family of Whos!

I actually saw Whoville come alive as we danced and sang our hearts out. The song "Whatchamawho" is particularly fun to perform because the dancing is crazy and fast and just about the whole cast is in it. We use some very unusual Who toys and props! I can’t wait to bring it to Gammage and for you guys to see it for yourselves!

I remember when I got to see Stefan Karl in full makeup as the Grinch for the very first time -- my jaw really did drop! He became even more Grinchlike! He may seem scary at first, but as you’ll see in the show, Cindy Lou Who makes his heart grow and change. While performing is extraordinarily fun, there is still other work to do for the kids. We have school each day with our fabulous tutor April. In addition to our schoolwork, she plans field trips for us in each city we go to. I can’t wait to see where we go in Tempe. I have heard so many wonderful things about Gammage and how pretty the campus and city are.

Keep an eye out for a bunch of Whos around town. You’ll notice us by the way we walk and talk! “Whoooooo!”

xoxo

Carly

Hello from the Road ... Brooke Boyd

Hello Everyone, I’m Cindy-Lou Who, how do you do-Who?! :)

Well, I am really Brooke Boyd and I am 10-years old.  I am so excited to be in
my first tour ever of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”! I play the youngest
“Who” daughter in “Whoville”.

I’ve had the greatest  time in rehearsals and I can’t wait for you all to see
the show!

We will be on the road soon and I am most excited about our stop in Tempe,
Arizona!! First of all, I have been to Arizona many times because my Grandma,
Uncle, Aunt, Cousin, Acting Teacher and many other people I know live there.  I
live in California so it is easy for me to go for a visit.  Most of all, I am
really excited to have them all see me perform at the amazing ASU Gammage .
They have told me the theater is beautiful and really big… 3,000 seats!! Of
course they all go to the theater and have seen this wonderful place so I am
sure I will be in awe when I am standing on that stage!!

Our amazing cast will be performing at ASU Gammage from November 17th – 21st and
there will be plenty of “Fah Who For Aze” to welcome Christmas.  So, when you’re
finished shopping for your “Whatcha-ma Whos” come see the show cuz “This will be
our song, you and I belong, heart to heart together, this Christmas Season!!”

-Brooke Boyd (Cindy Lou-Who)