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WHO ARE BROCCOLI THEATRICALS AND ENCORE THEATER COMPANY?

Broccoli Theatricals is a theatre production company started by John Baiocchi. There is some explanation of the name on the website broccolitheatricals.com. In short, John wanted a producing entity for some business and production purposes that was not affiliated with any particular theater. 

Encore Theater Company is James Padovano’s brain child, an independent theater company to produce shows that promoted his artistic vision.

John and James began collaborating for the Theatre Unchained production of COMPANY in early 2014. James offered his considerable experience as a stage manager. Together they and Parker Cristan brought the show to life with the considerable musical talents of Jacob Sudbrink. Shortly thereafter they again collaborated for the Milwaukee Premiere of THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL. John directed with Parker Cristan’s help, and James served as stage manager and production designer. Again they made magic together.

With THE FANTASTICKS, directed by James, they began a partnership independent of any particular company. They continued with LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR, and here. END OF THE RAINBOW in October is their next project.