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Performances for or by children & young adults Feb. 14

2012-02-13T22:01:00.001-05:00

This is the final week at The Downtown Cabaret Children’s Theatre, for Pinkalicious The Musical, closing Feb 19.
The musical story of a girl who can’t stop eating pink cupcakes. Ignoring all advice, she lands up in the Dr.’s office with Pinkititis, having turned pink from head to toe! What to do?!

At the Warner Theater is Disney’s Aladdin Jr February 25 at 2 & 7pm; February 26 at 2pm PLUS morning a performance on Monday February 27 at 10am.
Welcome to Agrabah, City of Enchantment, where every beggar has a story and every camel has a tail! All of your favorite characters are here in this stage adaptation of the Disney hit, including Aladdin, Jasmine, and of course, the Genie. Filled with magic, mayhem, and flying carpet rides, audiences' spirits will soar with excitement. Most of all, the tuneful, Academy award-winning score with songs including "A Whole New World" and "Friend Like Me" will certainly make this musical a favorite for many years to come!.

GREENS FARMS ACADEMY PRESENTS Guys and Dolls March 2 Through March 4 at the Westport Country Playhouse.
Considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, Guys and Dolls takes place in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City. The characters have become part of theatre lore: Sarah Brown, the upright but uptight "mission doll," out to reform the evildoers of Time Square; Sky Masterson, the slick, high-rolling gambler who woos her on a bet and ends up falling in love; Adelaide, the chronically ill nightclub performer whose condition is brought on by the fact she's been engaged to the same man for 14 years; and Nathan Detroit, her devoted fiancé, desperate as always to find a spot for his infamous floating crap game.

Everything works out in the end, as we travel from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City. Funny and romantic, Guys and Dolls is ideal for audiences and performers of any age.

Be sure to check the links for the performance details.
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Theater auditions February 13

2012-02-12T22:16:00.001-05:00

The Brookfield Theater for the Arts holds auditions for Moonlight & Magnolias by Ron Hutchinson and Directed by Tom Sheehan on Sunday, Feb. 19 from 4 - 7 PM

The Warner Stage Co. holds auditions, by appointment only, for all rolls in Gypsy on Monday, February 20 at 7:00 pm for Children 9-14, and at 8:00 pm for Adults/Ensemble. Then again on Tuesday, February 21 at 8:00 pm for Adult roles and Ensemble.

CT Free Shakespeare, Equity and Non Equity adults and teens, auditions for Romeo and Juliet, will be Tues., Feb. 21 through Thur., Feb. 23, between 11 AM and 5 PM; at Bridgeport City Hall Annex, first floor, 999 Broad St.; no appointment necessary.

Curtain Call Inc. auditions On Golden Pond will be February 27 & 28.

Check the links for the details. This is your StageGram, Auditions. Break a Leg.

On the boards February 9

2012-02-08T22:18:00.000-05:00

Around Greater Danbury,
This weekend only is Shrek the Musical at the Palace Waterbury.

The Wilton Playshop, opens Life with Father, The longest-running non-musical play in Broadway history.

Continuing at Music Theatre of Connecticut MainStage is Almost, Maine by John Cariani.

Across Western Connecticut:
Hartford Stage closes Boeing - Boeing.

And closing at Long Wharf is Hamlet 1969.

Many theaters have announced their 2012 seasons and you can find out all you need to know by checking the links at http://stagegram.blogspot.com/ for the details.

This is your StageGram. Break a Leg.

Readers theater February 8

2012-02-07T21:37:00.000-05:00

The Theatre Artists Workshop, Classic Night Reading Series presents Are You Now or Have You Ever Been? by Eric Bentley, Fri.and Sat., Feb. 10 and 11, at 8 p.m.

The Westport Country Playhouse, presents Morning’s at Seven, a Script in Hand, play reading on Monday, February 13, 7 p.m.

Get the details from the links.
This is your Stage Gram, Reader’s Theater. Break a Leg.

Performances for or by children & young adults February 7

2012-02-06T22:27:00.002-05:00

Theater auditions February 6

2012-02-05T17:56:00.000-05:00

The Town Players of New Canaan hold auditions for Sweet Bird of Youth by Tennessee Williams and Directed by Gary Battaglia Monday February 6 and Tuesday February 7 at 8PM.

The Brewster Theater Company Auditions Blithe Spirit on February 6 and 7 from 7 to 9 pm.
Call Backs will be February 9 at 7 pm.

Check the links for the details.
This is your StageGram, Auditions. Break a Leg.

On the Boards February 2

2012-02-01T22:39:00.000-05:00

Around Greater Danbury,

Closing at the Ridgefield Theater Barn is an Evening of One-Act plays.
This weekend only is Oliver!, at the Ridgefield Playhouse.

Across Western Connecticut:
Hartford Stage continues Boeing - Boeing.
At the Long Wharf is Hamlet 1969.

Most curtain times are 8 PM but check the links for the details.
This is your StageGram. Break a Leg.

Readers theater February 1

2012-01-31T22:56:00.003-05:00

Slant of Light Rail Against the Headlines series presents Heart Breaker By Michael R. McGuire Directed by Bryna Kearney February 3rd through the 5th
Pam, a struggling single mother and exotic dancer, is the most important witness to the alleged rape of her fellow dancers at the hands of a group of privileged college athletes. Why doesn’t investigator Maxwell Freeman want to hear what she has to say? HEARTBREAKER was a National Playwrights Conference 2008 Semi-Finalists.

The Theatre Artists Workshop, Classic Night Reading Series presents Are You Now or Have You Ever Been? by Eric Bentley, Fri.and Sat., Feb. 10 and 11, at 8 p.m.

Get the details from the links.
This is your Stage Gram, Reader’s Theater. Break a Leg.

Performances for or by Children or Young Adults

2012-01-30T22:01:00.000-05:00

The Downtown Cabaret Children’s Theatre, presents Pinkalicious The Musical, through Feb 19.
The musical story of a girl who can’t stop eating pink cupcakes. Ignoring all advice, she lands up in the Dr.’s office with Pinkititis, having turned pink from head to toe! What to do?!

The Hartt School Announces the New England Premiere of THE HOTEL CASABLANCA
The Hartt School will present the New England premiere of Thomas Pasatieri’s The Hotel CasablancaThursday, February 2, through Saturday, February 4, at 7:30 PM, and Sunday, February 5, at 3:00 PM, in Millard Auditorium, University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford.

Bethel High School presents Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka, the musical version, Feb. 3 and 4 at 7 p.m., and Sun., Feb. 5, at 2 p.m.
Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, which features the songs from the classic family film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

Be sure to check the links at Stage Gram dot Blogspot dot com for the performance details.
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Theater Auditions January 30

2012-01-29T22:32:00.000-05:00

The Sherman Playhouse is seeking a cast of three: for its debut production of the 2012 season, Frank D. Gilroy’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-Winning play, The Subject was Roses on January 30, at 9:00pm.

Darien Arts Center’s Cabaret Theatre auditions for the musical, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, on Mon.-Tues., Jan 30 and 31 at 7 p.m..

The Town Players of New Canaan hold auditions for Sweet Bird of Youth by Tennessee Williams and Directed by Gary Battaglia next Monday February 6 and Tuesday February 7 at 8PM.

The Brewster Theater Company Auditions Blithe Spirit on February 6 and 7 from 7 to 9 pm.
Call Backs will be February 9 at 7 pm.

Check stagegram.blogspot.com for links with the details. This is your StageGram, Auditions. Break a Leg.

On the Boards January 26

2012-01-25T17:51:00.000-05:00

NUNSENSE IS BACK! This is the last weekend at Seven Angels Theatre for Sister Robert Anne’s Cabaret Class.
Closing at Curtain Call Inc. in the Dressing Room Theatre, is When We Are Married.
At the Ridgefield Theater Barn is an Evening of One-Act plays.

Across Western Connecticut:
Hartford Stage continues Boeing - Boeing. J
At Playhouse on Park is The Mystery of Irma Vep

Most curtain times are 8 PM but check the links for the details.
This is your StageGram. Break a Leg.

Reader's Theater January 25, 2012

2012-01-24T17:47:00.000-05:00

Slant of Light picks up its New Play Reading Series this month with The Ballad of Dog and Frog by Vinny Mraz and directed by Rozanne Gates on Wednesday January 25th at 7pm.

1042 Broad Street (John Street Entrance) Bridgeport, CT

$5 admission at the door

Light refreshments will be served

Ridgefield Theater Barn Reads The Fable of the Man and the Lion an original work celebrating Black History Month. Sunday, January 29th, at 2 pm. Doors open 30 minutes prior to curtain, admission is free!

Get the details from the links.
This is your Stage Gram, Reader’s Theater. Break a Leg.

Performances for or by Children & Young adults

2012-01-23T17:43:00.000-05:00

The Downtown Cabaret Children’s Theatre, presents Pinkalicious The Musical, running Jan. 15 through Feb 19.
The musical story of a girl who can’t stop eating pink cupcakes. Ignoring all advice, she lands up in the Dr.’s office with Pinkititis, having turned pink from head to toe! What to do?!

The Ridgefield Playhouse presents Jack and the Beanstalk January 28 at 11:00am and 2:00pm.
Join our modern day young hero as he uses his imagination to become the famous Jack from the book he is reading. As he spins the tale of trading the family cow for three magic beans, we watch the giant beanstalk grow and let our imaginations soar as our hero climbs through the clouds to meet an ill- tempered giant, find fabulous treasures and more adventures than you can shake a stalk at.

The Westport Country Playhouse presents Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales, on Sun., Jan. 29, 1 and 4 p.m., for ages 4-10.
Poor Jack. He's got to use his wits to save himself from the terrible Giant, but a host of familiar fairytale characters keep messing up his plans-and then there's that annoying Stinky Cheese Man! The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales deconstructs the tradition of the fairy tale. Characters slide in and out of tales; Cinderella rebuffs Rumpelstiltskin, and Goldilocks meets the Three Elephants. Nothing is quite the same as you remember it.

The Hartt School Announces the New England Premiere of THE HOTEL CASABLANCA
The Hartt School will present the New England premiere of Thomas Pasatieri's The Hotel CasablancaThursday, February 2, through Saturday, February 4, at 7:30 PM, and Sunday, February 5, at 3:00 PM, in Millard Auditorium, University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford.

Bethel High School presents Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka, the musical version, Feb. 3 and 4 at 7 p.m., and Sun., Feb. 5, at 2 p.m.
Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, which features the songs from the classic family film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

Be sure to check the links for the performance details.
This is your Stage Gram, for or by: Children and young Adults. Break a Leg.

Theater Auditions January 23

2012-01-22T17:42:00.000-05:00

Curtain Call, Inc. Holds auditions for Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic musical, The Sound of Music on Monday and Tuesday, January 23 & 24 beginning at 7pm each night. Youth auditions (age 5 - 16) were held on Sunday. ALL ROLES ARE OPEN - non-union actors only.

Equity Principal Open Auditions for the Ivoryton Playhouse production of Always…Patsy Cline by Ted Swindley are by appointment only: In Connecticut on Tuesday, January 24 between 10am – 6pm and in New York City Friday, January 27 between 1pm – 5pm

Seven Angels Theatre is currently seeking Non-Union Singers and Actors for Teddy and Alice on Wednesday, January 25 from 5-8pm; Saturday January 28 from 3-6pm; and Sunday January 29 from 5-8pm. Auditions will be BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

The Sherman Playhouse is seeking a cast of three: for its debut production of the 2012 season, Frank D. Gilroy’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-Winning play, THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES. Sunday, January 29 at 7:00pm and Monday, January 30, at 9:00pm.

The Town Players of New Canaan hold auditions for Sweet Bird of Youth by Tennessee Williams and Directed by Gary Battaglia on Monday February 6 and Tuesday February 7.
For more info email.

Check the links for the details.
This is your StageGram, Auditions. Break a Leg.

On the Boards January 12

2012-01-12T22:13:00.000-05:00

Around Greater Danbury,
Over The Tavern is back at Seven Angels Theatre for two performances only January 14, at 8 PM and January 15, at 2 PM.

The Downtown Cabaret Theatre opens Defending The Caveman.

Across Western Connecticut:
Touring this week only, at The Bushnell is Memphis.

Hartford Stage opens Boeing - Boeing.

At the Warner Theatre - Nancy Marine Studio Theatre, this weekend only, is Crimes of the Heart on Saturday, at 8pm and Sunday, at 2pm.

Looking ahead,
At Playhouse on Park The Mystery of Irma Vep opens January 18.

Most curtain times are 8 PM but check the links for the details.
This is your StageGram. Break a Leg.

Reader's Theater January 11, 2012

2012-01-10T22:07:00.001-05:00

Stray Kats Theatre Company presents "Butcher's Cabin" Saturday, January 14, 7:30 pm in the Edmond Town Hall - Alexandria Room.

Ridgefield Theater Barn Reads The Fable of the Man and the Lion on Sunday, January 29th, at 2 pm. Doors open 30 minutes prior to curtain.

Get the details from the links.
This is your Stage Gram, Reader’s Theater. Break a Leg.

Performances for or by Children & Young adults

2012-01-09T22:56:00.001-05:00

There is still seating at the additional performance: Sunday, January 15th at 4 pm. for the Ridgefield Theatre Barn production of PINKALICIOUS.
Based on the book by Victoria Kann and Elizabeth Kann, Pinkalicious can't stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor's office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe. When her hue goes too far, only Pinkalicious can figure out a way to get out of this pink predicament. Pinkalicious the Musical is about learning the power of self-control and the importance of moderation.

The Downtown Cabaret Children’s Theatre, also presents Pinkalicious The Musical, running Jan. 15 through Feb 19.

The Ridgefield Playhouse presents Jack and the Beanstalk January 28 at 11:00am and 2:00pm.
Join our modern day young hero as he uses his imagination to become the famous Jack from the book he is reading. As he spins the tale of trading the family cow for three magic beans, we watch the giant beanstalk grow and let our imaginations soar as our hero climbs through the clouds to meet an ill- tempered giant, find fabulous treasures and more adventures than you can shake a stalk at.

The Westport Country Playhouse presents Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales, on Sun., Jan. 29, 1 and 4 p.m., for ages 4-10.
Poor Jack. He's got to use his wits to save himself from the terrible Giant, but a host of familiar fairytale characters keep messing up his plans-and then there's that annoying Stinky Cheese Man! The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales deconstructs the tradition of the fairy tale. Characters slide in and out of tales; Cinderella rebuffs Rumpelstiltskin, and Goldilocks meets the Three Elephants. Nothing is quite the same as you remember it.

Be sure to check the links for the performance details.
This is your Stage Gram, for or by: Children and young Adults. Break a Leg.

Theater Auditions January 9

2012-01-08T23:16:00.000-05:00

TheatreWorks New Milford holds Auditions for The Irish Curse, on January 9 & 10 from 7:00 - 9:00pm at the Theatre.

The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre auditions for their 15th ANNIVERSARY SEASON, including Avenue Q, All Shook Up, Steel Magnolias and more on Monday and Tuesday, January 9 and 10 at the Theatre from 7 P.M..

Auditions for Witness for the Prosecution will be held at Warner Stage Company Studio Theatre on Monday and Tuesday, January 9 and 10 at 7:15 P.M.. All roles are available, Non-Union, No Pay.

Playhouse on Park is SEEKING NON EQUITY ACTORS for the MUSICAL, All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten, based on the book by Robert Fulghum conceived and adapted by Ernest Zulia with music and lyrics by David Caldwell and Directed and staged by Joseph Keach-Longo Monday, January 9th, 7:30 - 9:30pm (no appointment needed).

Open call auditions for Lend Me a Tenor at the Bridgeport Theatre Company will be Saturday January 14 between 11am to 2pm and Sunday January 15 from noon to 3 P.M.. For convenience limited appointment time slots are available. Appointments are not necessary, however they are recommended.

Curtain Call, Inc. Holds auditions for Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic musical, The Sound of Music on Monday and Tuesday, January 23 & 24 beginning at 7pm each night. Youth auditions (age 5 - 16) will be held on Saturday, January 21, 10am - 1pm. ALL ROLES ARE OPEN - non-union actors only.

Seven Angels Theatre is currently seeking Non-Union Singers and Actors for Teddy and Alice on Wednesday, January 25 from 5-8pm; Saturday January 28 from 3-6pm; and Sunday January 29 from 5-8pm. Auditions will be BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

The Sherman Playhouse is seeking a cast of three: for its debut production of the 2012 season, Frank D. Gilroy’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-Winning play, THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES. Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 7:00pm until Monday, January 30, 2012 at 9:00pm

Check the links for details.

This is your StageGram, Auditions. Break a Leg.

On the Boards January 6

2012-01-05T22:12:00.000-05:00

Around Greater Danbury,

Closing at TheatreWorks New Milford, Present Laughter by Noel Coward.

This weekend only the Music Theatre of CT School of Performing Arts presents: Disney’s Alice in Wonderland (Junior Edition), at the Westport Country Playhouse.

Most curtain times are 8 PM but check the links for the details.
This is your StageGram. Break a Leg.

Readers Theater January 4, 2011

2012-01-04T09:48:00.000-05:00

Stray Kats Theatre Company presents "Butcher's Cabin" Saturday, January 14, 7:30 pm in the Edmond Town Hall - Alexandria Room.

Ridgefield Theater Barn presents The Fable of the Man and the Lion on Sunday, January 29th, 2012 at 2 pm. Doors open 30 minutes prior to curtain

Get the details from the links.
This is your Stage Gram, Reader’s Theater. Break a Leg.

Performances for Children

2012-01-04T09:43:00.003-05:00

There is still seating at the additional performance: Sunday, January 15th at 4 pm. for the Ridgefield Theatre Barn production of PINKALICIOUS.
Based on the book by Victoria Kann and Elizabeth Kann, Pinkalicious can't stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor's office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe. When her hue goes too far, only Pinkalicious can figure out a way to get out of this pink predicament. Pinkalicious the Musical is about learning the power of self-control and the importance of moderation.

This weekend only the Music Theatre of CT School of Performing Arts presents: Disney’s Alice in Wonderland (Junior Edition), at the Westport Country Playhouse.

Be sure to check the links for the performance details.
This is your Stage Gram, for or by: Children and young Adults. Break a Leg.

Auditions January 2, 2012

2012-01-01T23:27:00.003-05:00

Happy New Year

TheatreWorks New Milford holds Auditions for The Irish Curse, on January 9 & 10.

Contact the Connecticut Cabaret Theatre to schedule an audition for their 15th ANNIVERSARY SEASON -2012 including Avenue Q, All Shook Up, Steel Magnolias and more on Monday and Tuesday, January 9 and 10 at the Theatre from 7 P.M..

Auditions for Witness for the Prosecution will be held at Warner Stage Company Studio Theatre on Monday and Tuesday, January 9 and 10 at 7:15 P.M.. All roles are available, Non-Union, No Pay.

Playhouse on Park is SEEKING NON EQUITY ACTORS for the MUSICAL, All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten, based on the book by Robert Fulghum conceived and adapted by Ernest Zulia with music and lyrics by David Caldwell and Directed and staged by Joseph Keach-Longo.

Open call auditions for Lend Me a Tenor at the Bridgeport Theatre Company will be Saturday January 14 between 11am to 2pm and Sunday January 15 from noon to 3 P.M.. For convenience limited appointment time slots are available. Appointments are not necessary, however they are recommended.

Check the links for details.

This is your Stage Gram, Auditions. Break a Leg.

For the Holidays December 2011

2011-12-27T16:14:00.002-05:00

It is the final performance at the Downtown Cabaret Children’s Theatre, of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, December 28, at noon.

At the Sherman Playhouse is Sleeping Beauty December 30 & 31,at 8pm and January 1, 2012 at 2pm
A Pantomime in the British style! And to be very clear: THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO MIMING IN BRITISH PANTOMIMES. None whatsoever. Imagine American musical comedy with vaudeville routines. There are tuneful songs, funny jokes, and lots and lots of audience participation. So bring the kids, bring the grandparents, bring the whole family and come and have fun! Fun, Laughter, and Happily Ever After.

At TheatreWorks New Milford, Present Laughter by Noel Coward is December 30, and 31, & January 6, and 7, 2012
A popular, pampered actor - modeled after Coward himself - is busy making preparations for an extended overseas tour with his devoted secretary Monica. His plans are complicated first by Daphne, a beautiful stage-struck ingenue, as well as an absurdly eager and aspiring playwright, who insist on his attentions. When his wife, his agents, and his numerous admirers arrive, Garry is hard pressed to escape what quickly spirals into a hilarious farcical game of cat-and-mouse.

At Hartford Stage is A Christmas Carol continuing through December 30!
Hartford Stage brings the magic of Dickens’ heart-warming classic to life in this Connecticut holiday tradition! The tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, the heartless miser who discovers the true meaning of the holiday season after a Christmas Eve haunting, features all of Charles Dickens’ beloved characters: Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit and the Spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Ghosts take flight and soar across the stage, carols are sung and snow falls capturing the spirit of a Victorian Christmas forever warming the hearts of adults and children alike.

On Friday, December 31st it is First Night Danbury!, Beginning at 4:00 all over Downtown!

For details on these performances, check the links.
This is your Stage Gram, for the Holidays. Break a Leg.

On the Boards December 16

2011-12-16T13:07:00.000-05:00

Around Greater Danbury,

At the Sherman Playhouse is Sleeping Beauty

At TheatreWorks New Milford, Present Laughter by Noel Coward

At the Kweskin Theatre is ANNIE WARBUCKS

Continuing at Seven Angels Theatre is Smokey Joe’s Cafe

Across Western Connecticut:
At Playhouse on Park is Company
At Hartford Stage is A Christmas Carol

Most curtain times are 8 PM but check the links for the details.
This is your StageGram. Break a Leg.

For the Holidays December 16

2011-12-16T13:04:00.000-05:00

At the Ivoryton Playhouse, take an unexpected blizzard, add a sprinkling of the Nutcracker, a pinch of Dickens’ Christmas Carol, stir in a little romance and festive song, top it all off with holiday magic and you get a new family tradition called Home for the Holidays premiering, Now through the 18th.

Jib Productions performs Seasons Readings.
Capture the holiday spirit with short plays, stories and surprises! At the Westport Woman’s Club on December 15

In this lineup of heartfelt holiday humor, outlandish playwright Frederick Stroppel offers The Land of Sweets; Ann Patchett recounts a memory of her father in How to Read a Christmas Story; David Sedaris tells a torturous tale of working as an elf in Santaland; Wolcott Gibbs, in the riotous Ring Our Wild Bells, gives a new meaning to the expression ‘with bells on;’ and Matt Hoverman explores the pull between past disasters and present possibilities in his play, Going Home.

Shakesperience Productions performs A Christmas CarolI A Celebration of Our Blessings & Your Generosity at Shakesperience Studio Thursday-Sunday, December 15-18
Charles Dickens’ beloved classic is sung to life by a traveling band of carolers this holiday season at Shakesperience! Ebenezer Scrooge wasn’t always a tight-fisted old miser. On a cold and foggy London evening, he is transported by ghosts to Christmases, past, present, and future. With his wretched future stretched out before him, Scrooge must truly consider the meaning of charity and the Christmas spirit.

The Quick Center at Fairfield University presents Babes in Toyland performed by American Family Theater, Inc. with two performances on December 18
Beginning with the gentle strokes of a music box, "Babes in Toyland" invites audiences to cross a magical border into a land filled with wonderful toys and delicious treats. It's a fairy tale place where everyone is always happy, and the enchanting Goody GumDrop Tree grows.

At Hartford Stage is A Christmas Carol continuing through December 30!
Hartford Stage brings the magic of Dickens’ heart-warming classic to life in this Connecticut holiday tradition! The tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, the heartless miser who discovers the true meaning of the holiday season after a Christmas Eve haunting, features all of Charles Dickens’ beloved characters: Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit and the Spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Ghosts take flight and soar across the stage, carols are sung and snow falls capturing the spirit of a Victorian Christmas forever warming the hearts of adults and children alike.

Close to home
At the Ridgefield Playhouse is The Nutcracker December 17 and 18
Presented by The Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance. Join Marie as she dreams of Sugar Plum Fairies, dancing Snowflakes and a battle between the evil Mouse Queen and her beloved Nutcracker Prince. The Nutcracker captures all the wonder and child-like joy of the season with exquisite costumes and dazzling choreography performed by The Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance.

The God Who I Can Touch, an Original Musical at Faith Church of New Milford, plays one weekend only, Dec. 17 & 18.
A Broadway-style musical which takes place in a mall on Christmas Eve minutes before closing. Various mall workers with their own hurts & stories share their desire for a touch from God during the Christmas season.

At The Palace Danbury is A Christmas Carol with two shows on Saturday, December 17th
The classic Dickens tale, reborn by this Pied Piper Youth Theater production. In this rare departure for a Pied Piper production, adults are playing most major roles.

At The Three Oaks at Capellaro’s Grove through December 23 is The Christmas Party, produced by Steppin’ Out Entertainment.
This is the 26th Annual Christmas Theatre Banquet, a festive four course lunch or dinner served between the acts of an original holiday musical. This year’s show will bring you joy, laughter and is guaranteed to put you in the Holiday spirit.

On Friday, December 31st it is First Night Danbury!, Beginning at 4:00 all over Downtown!

For details on these performances, check the links.
This is your Stage Gram, for the Holidays. Break a Leg.

Performances for or by Children & Young adults Dec. 6

2011-12-05T22:39:00.001-05:00

At the Sherman Playhouse is Sleeping Beauty adapted & directed by Patricia Michael Now through December 31, with matinees Sundays through January 1 (December 2,3, 9,10, 16,17, 30,31, 2011at 8pm and December 4, 11, 18, January 1, 2012 at 2pm)
A Pantomime in the British style! And to be very clear: THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO MIMING IN BRITISH PANTOMIMES. None whatsoever. Imagine American musical comedy with vaudeville routines. There are tuneful songs, funny jokes, and lots and lots of audience participation. So bring the kids, bring the grandparents, bring the whole family and come and have fun! Fun, Laughter, and Happily Ever After.

Downtown Cabaret Children’s Theatre, performs Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, weekends Now through December 28, at 11 and 1:30.
Once upon a time… as the classic fairy tale begins, a beautiful Snow White. A beastly Stepmother, a poisoned apple, a charming Prince, and 7 Dwarfs to protect her. All in that Cabaret Style.

At Western Connecticut State University, the Opera Ensemble presents in the Ives Concert Hall Amahl and the Night Visitors, December 9 at 8 p.m. and December 10 at 2:00 p.m.

Also at Western Connecticut State University, the Department of Theater Arts presents A Christmas Carol, December 10 at 4 p.m. and December 11 at 3 p.m. in Berkshire Hall.

TheatreWorksKids New Milford, performs Willy Wonka on Saturday, December 10 and 17 at 11am & 2pm.

The Westport Country Playhouse presents GrooveLily in Striking 12 on Saturday, December 10, 4pm and 7pm
Striking 12 is the concert-with-a-story, band-is-the-actors GrooveLily secular holiday show that put the band on the map of the musical theater world. Co-written by GrooveLily and Rachel Sheinkin, Tony award winner for The 25th Anuual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

The Westport Country Playhouse presents A Season of Miracles on Sunday, December 11, 1pm and 4pm
A Season of Miracles by Pushcart Players is a collection of holiday tales from different cultures including Christmas, Kwanzaa and Chanukah. Crafted and set to music with a timeless
tone, this magical presentation is designed to warm the hearts and perhaps change the perspective of young audiences as they think about the true meaning and spirit of the holiday season. As for miracles? They are within us all and at the heart of each story, known as the gifts of love, kindness, caring and sharing.

Be sure to check the links for the performance details.
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Theater auditions December 5

2011-12-04T21:58:00.000-05:00

Playhouse on Park is seeking non-equity actors for the musical, All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten, based on the book by Robert Fulghum. Auditions will be held on Monday, December 5th 7:30pm – 9:30pm by appointment.

Wilton Playshop auditions for Clarence Day’s Life with Father, directed by Rich Mancini, will be Mon., Dec. 5; callbacks Wed., Dec. 7; 7:30 p.m.; at the Playshop.

The Ridgefield Theater Barn will hold open auditions for They're Playing Our Song, a romantic comedy musical with music by Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics by Carole Bayer Sager and a book by Neil Simon, Mon 12/12 and Tues 12/13 at 7:30pm at the Ridgefield Theater Barn.

Check the links for details.

This is your StageGram, Auditions. Break a Leg.

On the Boards December 1

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Around Greater Danbury,

Cabaret closes at the Brookfield Theater for the Arts
Closing at the Town Players of Newtown is Buried Child
Opening at the Sherman Playhouse is Sleeping Beauty
Opening at TheatreWorks New Milford, Present Laughter by Noel Coward
At the Ridgefield Theater Barn is Mrs. Warren's Profession
The Westport Community Theatre continues THE SEAFARER
At the Kweskin Theatre is ANNIE WARBUCKS
Continuing at Seven Angels Theatre is Smokey Joe’s Cafe

Across Western Connecticut:
Opening at Playhouse on Park is Company
At Hartford Stage is A Christmas Carol

Most curtain times are 8 PM but check the links for the details.

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For the Holidays

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One night only Santa's Babies - A Holiday Burlesque Friday, December 2 at Curtain Call, Inc. in The Dressing Room Theatre, For mature audiences only; 18+

The Theatre Artist Workshop presents Cheer Up! A Holiday Revue this weekend only December 2, 3 & 4
This Holiday Benefit, is a collection of favorite songs and original scenes, to remind you of what the holidays are all about — griping and complaining and still finding the holiday spirit in all of us. We’ll get December off to a funny and touching start.

At Hartford Stage is A Christmas Carol Opens November 25 – December 30!
Hartford Stage brings the magic of Dickens’ heart-warming classic to life in this Connecticut holiday tradition! The tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, the heartless miser who discovers the true meaning of the holiday season after a Christmas Eve haunting, features all of Charles Dickens’ beloved characters: Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit and the Spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Ghosts take flight and soar across the stage, carols are sung and snow falls capturing the spirit of a Victorian Christmas forever warming the hearts of adults and children alike.

Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol performs at The Shubert New Haven December 2 through 4.
This staging of the Dickens' tale evokes both the chilling poverty and luxurious wealth of 19th Century London as a thrilling backdrop to the spellbinding tale. Every memorable detail of Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol” springs to life in this colorful production–from a snowy set that faithfully re-creates the Victorian period of London in the 1800s, to spine-chilling ghosts and several special effects, most notably Scrooge's Bed, which literally takes flight!

At the Ivoryton Playhouse, take an unexpected blizzard, add a sprinkling of the Nutcracker, a pinch of Dickens’ Christmas Carol, stir in a little romance and festive song, top it all off with holiday magic and you get a new family tradition called Home for the Holidays premiering, December 8th through the 18th

Jib Productions performs Seasons Readings.
Capture the holiday spirit with short plays, stories and surprises! At the Greenwich Arts Council on December 8 and the Westport Woman’s Club on December 15

Close to home
One performance of Santa's Babies A Holiday Burlesque Show will be at The Palace Danbury on December 10.

At Western Connecticut State University, the Opera Ensemble presents in the Ives Concert Hall Amahl and the Night Visitors, December 9 at 8 p.m. and December 10 at 2:00 p.m.

Also at Western Connecticut State University, the Department of Theater Arts presents A Christmas Carol, December 10 at 4 p.m. and December 11 at 3 p.m. in Berkshire Hall.

The Ridgefield Playhouse presents A Christmas Carol & Holiday Feast on Sun, December 11 at 5:30pm
Partially Underwritten by Bissell House, come and join the Playhouse and Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival for an exclusive Holiday Party with the Fezziwigs! A reading of the hilarious Fezziwig Christmas Party excerpted from Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol paired with new excerpted scenes from Christmas Present! A holiday feast with the cast complete with drinks and dessert provided by Bissell House Restaurant will follow the performance in the Playhouse lobby! Performance begins at 5:30pm with Feast following at 7:00pm

The Westport Country Playhouse presents A Season of Miracles on Sunday, December 11, at 1pm and 4pm
A Season of Miracles by Pushcart Players is a sparkling collection of holiday tales from different cultures including Christmas (The Gift of the Magi and The Nutcracker), Kwanzaa (The Kwanzaa Kite, set in Nigeria), and Chanukah (A Chanukah Miracle, a Chelm story). Set to music and filled with beauty and magic, laughter and love, A Season of Miracles is the perfect gift of theater to celebrate the winter holidays!

Shakesperience Productions performs A Christmas CarolI A Celebration of Our Blessings & Your Generosity at Shakesperience Studio Thursday-Sunday, December 15-18

The Quick Center at Fairfield University presents Babes in Toyland performed by American Family Theater, Inc. with two performances on December 18

And back home again
At The Palace Danbury is A Christmas Carol with two shows on Saturday, December 17th
The classic Dickens tale, reborn by this Pied Piper Youth Theater production. In this rare departure for a Pied Piper production, adults are playing most major roles.

On Friday, December 31st it is First Night Danbury!, Beginning at 4:00 all over Downtown!

For details on these performances, check the links.
This is your Stage Gram, for the Holidays. Break a Leg.

Performances for or by Children & young adults

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At the Sherman Playhouse is Sleeping Beauty adapted & directed by Patricia Michael Now through December 31, with matinees Sundays through January 1 (December 2,3, 9,10, 16,17, 30,31, 2011at 8pm and December 4, 11, 18, January 1, 2012 at 2pm)
A Pantomime in the British style! And we should make it very clear: THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO MIMING IN BRITISH PANTOMIMES. None whatsoever. Imagine American musical comedy with vaudeville routines. There are tuneful songs, funny jokes, and lots and lots of audience participation. So bring the kids, bring granny, bring the whole family and come and have fun! Fun, Laughter, and Happily Ever After.

At the Kweskin Theatre is The Tortoise and the Hare on December 5.
Based on the fable The Tortoise and the Hare by Aesop
At Creekwood Elementary, the day of the big race is approaching. School bully Harvey Hare has always ruled the roost, but this year, there's a competitor: Tommy Tortoise. Will Tommy win the race, and the new shell that comes with it? Will Cindy the Snail be brave enough to tell Tommy about her feelings? Will Harvey learn about the true meaning of friendship? Find out with this contemporary re-telling full of comedy, music, and adventure.
Perfect for the entire family! Best for Ages 7+ / Grades 2+
Presented by NORTHEAST CHILDREN’S THEATRE COMPANY

Downtown Cabaret Children’s Theatre, performs Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, weekends Now through December 28, at 11 and 1:30.
Once upon a time… as the classic fairy tale begins, a beautiful Snow White. A beastly Stepmother, a poisoned apple, a charming Prince, and 7 Dwarfs to protect her. All in that Cabaret Style.

At Western Connecticut State University, the Opera Ensemble presents in the Ives Concert Hall Amahl and the Night Visitors, December 9 at 8 p.m. and December 10 at 2:00 p.m.

Also at Western Connecticut State University, the Department of Theater Arts presents A Christmas Carol, December 10 at 4 p.m. and December 11 at 3 p.m. in Berkshire Hall.

TheatreWorksKids New Milford, performs Willy Wonka on Saturday, December 10 and 17 at 11am & 2pm.

The Westport Country Playhouse presents GrooveLily in Striking 12 on Saturday, December 10, 4pm and 7pm
Striking 12 is the concert-with-a-story, band-is-the-actors GrooveLily secular holiday show that put the band on the map of the musical theater world. Co-written by GrooveLily and Rachel Sheinkin, Tony award winner for The 25th Anuual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

The Westport Country Playhouse presents A Season of Miracles on Sunday, December 11, 1pm and 4pm
A Season of Miracles by Pushcart Players is a collection of holiday tales from different cultures including Christmas, Kwanzaa and Chanukah. Crafted and set to music with the timeless
tone of each classic piece, this magical presentation is designed to warm the hearts and perhaps change the perspective of young audiences as they think about the true meaning and spirit of the holiday season. As for miracles? They are within us all and at the heart of each story, known as the gifts of love, kindness, caring and sharing.

Be sure to check the links for the performance details.
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Readers Theater November 29

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The Slant of Light reads The Girl in the Backseat by Sibley Law and Directed by Stacy Ruttenberg on November 30, at 7:00pm

Theater Auditions November 28

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At Curtain Call, Inc. for The Dressing Room Theatre is Death of a Salesman auditions on November 28th and 29th at 7 P.M.

Slant of Light auditions for Heartbreaker will take place on Tuesday, November 29 and Thursday December 1 between 6pm-10pm

The Orange Players audition Picking Up Cues an original musical cabaret-type revue that takes a light hearted look at life (and sometimes strife) between the sexes on November 29-30 between 7:30 and 9:30 pm in Room 8 at the High Plains Community Center.

Wilton Playshop auditions for Clarence Day’s Life with Father, directed by Rich Mancini, will be Sun., Dec. 4, and Mon., Dec. 5; callbacks Wed., Dec. 7; all at 7:30 p.m.; at the Playshop.

Check the links for the details.

This is your StageGram, Auditions. Break a Leg.

On the Boards November 24

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Around Greater Danbury,

Closing at the Town Players of Newtown is Buried Child
Opening at the Westport Community Theatre is THE SEAFARER
At the Ridgefield Theater Barn is Mrs. Warren's Profession
Cabaret continues at the Brookfield Theater for the Arts
Continuing at Seven Angels Theatre is Smokey Joe’s Cafe

Across Western Connecticut:
Closing at the Norma Terris Theatre is Hello! My Baby
It is the last week at The Bushnell for PETER PAN
At the Goodspeed Opera House, City of Angels closes
Opening at Hartford Stage is A Christmas Carol

Most curtain times are 8 PM but check the links for the details.

This is your StageGram. Break a Leg.

Performances for or by Children & young adults

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At the Hartford Children’s Theatre is Hairspray Now through November 27, performed at The Wadsworth Atheneum
This Pop Rock Musical is rated PG. It's 1962, and Baltimore teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire - to dance on the popular "Corny Collins Show." When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star, but she must use her new found power to vanquish the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin and integrate a TV network - all without denting her 'do!
The performance runs 2 hours 15 minutes.

Downtown Cabaret Children’s Theatre, performs Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, weekends Now through December 28, at 11 and 1:30.
Once upon a time… as the classic fairy tale begins, a beautiful Snow White. A beastly Stepmother, a poisoned apple, a charming Prince, and 7 Dwarfs to protect her. All in that Cabaret Style.

For details on these performances, check the links.

This is your Stage Gram, for or by: Children and young Adults. Break a Leg.

Readers theater November 22

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The Brewster Theater Company Arm Chair actors reads It’s A Wonderful Life – A Live Radio Play FREE to the public on November 22. Curtain is 7pm at The Studio Around the Corner.

The Slant of Light reads The Girl in the Backseat by Sibley Law and Directed by Stacy Ruttenberg on November 30, at 7:00pm

Get the details from the links.
This is your Stage Gram, Reader’s Theater. Break a Leg.

Theater auditions November 21

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The Repertory Theatre of New Britain auditions Ivanov by Anton Chekhov on Monday, November 21st: between 7-10.p.m.

At Curtain Call, Inc. for The Dressing Room Theatre is Death of a Salesman auditions on November 28th and 29th at 7 P.M.

Slant of Light auditions for Heartbreaker will take place on Tuesday, November 29 and Thursday December First from 6pm-10pm

Wilton Playshop auditions for Clarence Day’s Life with Father, directed by Rich Mancini, will be Sun., Dec. 4, and Mon., Dec. 5; callbacks Wed., Dec. 7; all at 7:30 p.m.; at the Playshop.

The Orange Players audition Picking Up Cues an original musical cabaret-type revue that takes a light hearted look at life (and sometimes strife) between the sexes on November 29-30 between 7:30 and 9:30 pm in Room 8 at the High Plains Community Center.

Check the links for details.

This is your StageGram, Auditions. Break a Leg.

This just in

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For this weekend only Lend Me a Tenor performed by the students at Brookfield High school.

On the Boards November 17

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If you give me a minute I’ll tell you where to go.
Around Greater Danbury,

Our Town by Thorton Wilder closes at the Brewster Theater Company
Closing at The Town Players of New Canaan is Amadeus
The Playhouse on the Green closes Moon Over Buffalo!
Closing at The Wilton Playshop, is Company
At the Darien Players The Case of the Curious Condiment comes to an end
It is the last weekend on Music Theater of Connecticut Main Stage for Cabaret
Also closing at the Pound Ridge Theatre Company is Dial “M” for Murder
And it is your last chance at Square One Theatre Company for Ancestral Voices
Opening at the Ridgefield Theater Barn is Mrs. Warren's Profession
Cabaret continues at the Brookfield Theater for the Arts
At the Town Players of Newtown is Buried Child
Continuing at Seven Angels Theatre is Smokey Joe’s Cafe

Across Western Connecticut:
Closing at the Ivoryton Playhouse is The Woman in Black
Performing at the Norma Terris Theatre is Hello! My Baby
At The Bushnell is PETER PAN
At the Goodspeed Opera House, City of Angels continues

Most curtain times are 8 PM but check the links for the details.

This is your StageGram. Break a Leg.

Readers theater November 16

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Stray Cats performs Holiday Memories on November 19 at 7:30 pm
And there is 40% off season tickets until the 19th... it makes a great holiday gift.

The Slant of Light reads The Girl in the Backseat by Sibley Law and Directed by Stacy Ruttenberg on November 30, at 7:00pm

Get the details from the links at stagegram.blogspot.com/
This is your Stage Gram, Reader’s Theater. Break a Leg.

Performances for or by Children & young adults

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At the Ridgefield Playhouse is Seussical The Musical Presented by Lighthouse Youth Theatre November 20 at 2pm and 6pm
Based on the works of Dr. Seuss, Seussical is a fantastical, magical, extravaganza! All of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters are brought to life. The powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant in this touching story.

At Playhouse on Park is Bunnicula Now through November 20
A dancing cat, a howling dog, and a vampire bunny. The perfect pet combination for any family. It’s a dark and stormy night and Chester (the family cat) and Harold (the family dog) sit waiting for their owners to return home from the movies. When the Monroes finally get home, they come bearing a surprise: they’ve found a bunny in the movie theater. But this is no ordinary rabbit… this is the extraordinary Bunnicula. Meet the cast in the lobby after every show.
The musical runs 1 hour, 45 minutes, and is recommended for ages 6 and up

At the Hartford Children’s Theatre is Hairspray November 18 – November 27, 2011performed at The Wadsworth Atheneum
This Pop Rock Musical is rated PG. It's 1962, and Baltimore teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire - to dance on the popular "Corny Collins Show." When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star, but she must use her newfound power to vanquish the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin and integrate a TV network - all without denting her 'do!
The performance runs 2 hours 15 minutes.

Downtown Cabaret Children’s Theatre, performs Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, weekends November 13 through December 28, at 11 and 1:30.
Once upon a time… as the classic fairy tale begins, a beautiful Snow White. A beastly Stepmother, a poisoned apple, a charming Prince, and 7 Dwarfs to protect her. All in that Cabaret Style.

For details on these performances, check the links.

This is your Stage Gram, for or by: Children and young Adults. Break a Leg.

Theater auditions November 14

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The Ridgefield Theater Barn will be holding open auditions for One Acts 2012 for men and women of all types 7pm Monday, November 14.

Bridgeport Theatre Company is holding an open call audition for The Laramie Project Monday, November 14 from 6pm-9pm. Sign in begins 30 minutes prior to call. Actors will be seen in order of arrival, with the exception of the actors who have secured appointments.

The Warner Stage Company auditions BY APPOINTMENT ONLY for Titanic Monday, November 14 and Tuesday, November 15 at 7:00pm.

The Repertory Theatre of New Britain auditions Ivanov by Anton Chekhov on Sunday, November 20th: noon-4p.m. and Monday, November 21st: 7-10.p.m.

At Curtain Call, Inc. for The Dressing Room Theatre is Death of a Salesman auditions on November 28th and 29th at 7 P.M.

Slant of Light Theater Company in Bridgeport has openings for interns for spring 2012, for high school students, college students, eager adults; with hours flexible. These are unpaid positions. E-mail the theater for specifics.

Check the links for details.