Music by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty
Directed by James Beaudry
Music Direction And Piano by Matt Marco
Nov. 22, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
UB Katharine Cornell Theatre
Performers: Michelle Avila, Kaylee Chernoff, Eira Chiang, Emmie Chin, Gwen Daretany, Olivia Ehmke, Devin Fagan, Koby Fallon, Zephyr Freeman, Sarah Heller, Grace Humphreys, Jalyn James, Caroline Jameson, Wisteria Jones, Alex Louis, Jordan Moody, Madeline Naughton, Allie NeGron, Hannah Reier, Gabrielys Rosa Lozado, Lillian Smith, Katie Timmons, Abby Tyler, Danielle Walker, Kendric Warrick, Aiden Winters, Audree Woods
The third annual UBMT Sings concert features BFA Music Theatre students performing the songs of one of the greatest writing teams in Broadway history. Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty are, respectively, the lyricist and composer behind “Ragtime,” “Once on This Island,” “Seussical,” “Anastasia,” and more.
Any video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.
Run Time: 80 minutes with no intermission.
SONGS
From The Glorious Ones
Absalom
I Was Here
My Body Wasn’t Why
From My Favorite Year
Funny
Shut Up and Dance
From Rocky
Raining
From Knoxville
The Butterfly
From Anastasia
In My Dreams
Once Upon a December
My Petersberg
Journey to the Past
From Lucky Stiff
Rita’s Confession
Times Like This
The Phone Call
From Once on This Island
Waiting For Life
Forever Yours
From A Man of No Importance
The Streets of Dublin
Princess
From Legacy
Nothing to Lose (But Your Heart)
Something Beautiful
From Seussical
Amazing Mayzie
Notice Me, Horton
All For You
From Ragtime
Gliding
The Crime of the Century
Make Them Hear You
Back to Before
UB THEATRE AND DANCE 2025-2026 BOOSTERS
Meredith Conti
Cynthia Darling
Michael Deeb Weaver
Kate DeRosa
Stephanie Genco Gasiecki
Glenda Hastings
Lynne Koscielniak
Eero Laine
Paul Liguori
Thomas Mitchell
Nicholas Quinn
Thomas Ralabate
Kerry Ring
Stanley Urbanek
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UBTHD ADMINISTRATION AND TECHNICAL STAFF
Chair/Artistic Director: Meredith Conti
Associate Chair/Producing Director: Lynne Koscielniak
Department Administrator: Veronica Sedota
Senior Staff Assistant: Rob Falgiano
Administrative Assistant: Kristin Mann
Technical Director: Nick Quinn
Production Manager: Ally Hasselback
Production Photographer: Eric Tronolone
SEASON DEDICATION
UB Theatre and Dance is honored to dedicate the 2025-26 production season to Professor Emeritus Saul Elkin and Professor Emeritus Vincent O’Neill, in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to the field of theatre and to our academic and artistic community.
Throughout their distinguished careers, Professors Elkin and O’Neill have exemplified excellence in education, direction, and performance. Their visionary leadership and steadfast commitment to the transformative power of theatre have shaped generations of artists and scholars, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire. This dedication serves as a tribute to their enduring influence and a celebration of the profound impact they have made on our institution and the cultural life of our region.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & SPONSORS
The UB Department of Theatre and Dance is a proud member of the UB College of Arts and Sciences.
With a firm commitment to the advancement of creative research, experiential learning, and community engagement, the UBTHD 2025-2026 Production Season is administered by the Department of Theatre and Dance. We acknowledge our full faculty and staff for their part in preparing students for work on stage and behind the scenes.
We thank UB Center for the Arts for their support in making these productions possible.
UB Theatre and Dance wishes to acknowledge the generous continued philanthropic support of Fox Run at Orchard Park, an official contributing sponsor of the UBTHD 2025-2026 season.
