On the Boards September 24

Around Greater  Danbury, opening this weekend
at The Brookfield Theatre for the Arts 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

while at the Sherman Playhouse Dancing At Lughnasa also opens; both running for four weeks. 

And don’t forget TheatreWorks New Milford continues Exit the King.

Across Western Connecticut:
Opening at The Goodspeed Operahouse is How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying for a 10 week run.

At the Thomaston Opera House, DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS continues for two more weeks.

At the WESTPORT COMMUNITY THEATRE they are Opening Enter Laughing  for a three week run.

The Slant of Light Theater Company will open IKE: Or the Tale of the Floating Flamingo this weekend and hold a New play reading on Tuesday. 

At the Westport Country Playhouse The Diary of Anne Frank will open early next week. 


Auditions for "Almost, Maine" will be held on Monday & Tuesday, September 27 & 28 from 7 to 9 PM at TheatreWorks New Milford theatre.



Most curtain times are 8 PM but check the links.

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Theater Auditions September 21

The Sherman Playhouse is seeking ten men and ten women, for the classic Holiday tale, A CHILD’S CHRISTMAS IN WALES, by Dylan Thomas. Auditions FOR THE CHILDREN ONLY will be held Sunday, September 26 from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Auditions FOR ADULTS ONLY will be held Monday, September 27 from 8:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.

Goodspeed Musicals,’Max Showalter Center, for Education in the Musical Theater; announces the Goodspeed Audition Intensive, a new program from the Goodspeed Musical Theatre Institute. The Goodspeed Audition Intensive is exclusively available to high school Juniors and Seniors.  Space is limited, so apply early!  (Deadline for applicants is November 1, 2010)

Westport Community Theatre announces auditions for Angel Street by Patrick Hamilton, directed by Alexander Kulcsar, Monday, September 27 and Tuesday, September 28 at 7:00 P.M. in the theatre.


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On the Boards Sept. 16

Around Greater  Danbury, Opening this weekend
at The Brookfield Theatre for the Arts 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

while at the Sherman Playhouse Dancing At Lughnasa also opens;
both running for four weeks.

And don’t forget TheatreWorks New Milford continues Exit the King.




Across Western Connecticut:
Opening at Goodspeed is How to Succeed in Business Without Really Tryingfor a 10 week run. 

At the Thomaston Opera House, DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS continues for two more weeks.

At the WESTPORT COMMUNITY THEATRE they are Opening Enter Laughing  for a three week run.

The Slant of Light Theater Company will open IKE: Or the Tale of the Floating Flamingo this weekend and hold a New play reading on Tuesday. 

The Playhouse on the Green, in Bridgeport, hosts Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure for two weeks.

At the Westport Country Playhouse The Diary of Anne Frank will open early next week.

Most curtain times are 8 PM but check the links.

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Theater Auditions September 14

The Brookfield Theatre for the Arts is looking for enthusiastic directors willing to share their energy and talents in their 2011 season. If you are interested in directing a play or musical, please submit a proposal by Sept 15, 2010.

The Ridgefield Playhouse is holding auditions for their Holiday Spectacular Tuesday Sept 14 between 6 and 9 and Wednesday afternoon Sept 15 3 to 6 pm.

The Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport will hold singing, open call auditions for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on Wednesday September 15th  between 3pm-5:30pm and 7pm-10pm. Also note: Those auditioning may also be considered for roles in the Cabaret Children’s Company 2010-2011 Season. 


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On the Boards September 9

In Danbury: 

The Stage Repertory Company’s, new offering, “Musical Mondays!” featuring Bobby Cronin and a cast of Broadway performers from Hair, Wicked, Wonderland, Spelling Bee, Band Geeks!, BRATT Camp, Memphis, and The Lion King performs Monday Sept. 13TH at the Palace.   

Across Western Connecticut:
Opening this weekend at Waterbury’s The Seven Angels Theatre is My Fair Lady 
The Goodspeed Opera House continues, for its last two week with Carnival!

Later this month, Brookfield, New Milford, Ridgefield, Sherman and Bridgeport will light up their stages again.

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Theater Auditions for September 7

The Brookfield Theatre for the Arts is looking for enthusiastic directors willing to share their energy and talents in their 2011 season. If you are interested in directing a play or musical, please submit a proposal by Sept 15, 2010.
The Ridgefield Playhouse is holding auditions for their "Holiday Spectacular" Tuesday evening  Sept 14 and Wednesday afternoon Sept 15.

The Nine Mile Players invite local actors to audition on Thursday September 9, from 6pm-9:30pm at the Oxford Center Grange Hall. (next to Oxford Center Firehouse) for Our Town.

The Ivoryton Playhouse will be holding two auditions, the first; non-Equity auditions for all roles (adults and children) for their December production of Barnum on Saturday, on September 11th from 11am – 3pm and And second non-Equity and Equity auditions for all roles (adult male and female) for a November production of One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest on Monday, September 13th from noon – 8pm both at the Rehearsal Studio, 24 Main Street, Centerbrook.

At Curtain Call in Stamford, Auditions for Annie will be September 11, 2010 from 10am to 2pm for ages 6 to 14 and September 13 and 14 from 7pm to 10pm for adults at the The Sterling Farms Theatre Complex, 1349 Newfield Ave. 

Hartford Stage will hold auditions for children 6-13, of all ethnic backgrounds, for  A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story of Christmas, by appointment only. Schedule by calling the theater Monday through Friday between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Appointments will not be taken after Monday, September 10th.  

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On the Boards Sept. 2

Around Greater Danbury
The Town Players of Newtown closes, Murderers this weekend.

Across the Western Connecticut region
At the Westport Country Playhouse I do, I do continues it’s extended run.
And at the Goodspeed Opera House, CARNIVAL! continues.

Elsewhere
At the Ivoryton Playhouse Finian’s Rainbow concluded its run.

And keep an eye out for:

The Stage Repertory Company’s, new offering, Musical Mondays! starting Sept. 13th.
Brookfield, New Milford, Ridgefield, Sherman and  Bridgeport also light up their stages again later this month.

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Theater Auditions August 31

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The Brookfield Theatre for the Arts  is looking for enthusiastic directors willing to share their energy and talents in their 2011 season. If you are interested in directing a play or musical, please submit a proposal by Sept 15, 2010.

The Wilton Playshop will hold their auditions for the musical WALL STREET, Friday, September 3, between 7-10 pm and Saturday, September 4, between 10 am -1 pm at 15 Lovers Lane Wilton.

The Ivoryton Playhouse will be holding non-Equity auditions for all roles (adults and children) for their December production of Barnum on Saturday, September 11th from 11am – 3pm at the Rehearsal Studio, 24 Main Street, Centerbrook.

At Curtain Call in Stamford, Auditions for Annie will be September 11, 2010 from 10am to 2pm for ages 6 to 14 and September 13 and 14 from 7pm to 10pm for adults at the The Sterling Farms Theatre Complex, 1349 Newfield Ave.

The Nine Mile Players invite local actors to audition on Tuesday, September 7 and Thursday September 9, from 6pm-9:30pm at the Oxford Center Grange Hall. (next to Oxford Center Firehouse).


Hartford Stage will hold auditions for children of all ethnic backgrounds, ages 6-13 years old, for  A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story of Christmas. Auditions are by appointment only. To schedule an audition, call the theater Monday through Friday between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Appointments will not be taken after 5:00 p.m. on Monday, September 10th.   



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On the Boards August 26

Around Greater Danbury
The Town Players of Newtown continue with, Murderers.

Across the Western Connecticut region
At the Westport Country Playhouse I do, I do continues it’s extended run. 
And at the Goodspeed Opera House, CARNIVAL! continues.

Elsewhere
Continuing at the Ivoryton Playhouse is Finian’s Rainbow.

And keep an eye out for:

The Stage Repertory Company’s, new offering, Musical Mondays! starting Sept. 13th. 
Brookfield, New Milford, Ridgefield, Sherman and  Bridgeport also light up their stages again in September.

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Theater Auditions August 24

At the Thomaston Opera House JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, open call will be on Sunday, August 29 and Monday, August 30, 2010 both at 7:00pm.
Callbacks will be held Wednesday, September 1, if needed.

The Brookfield Theatre for the Arts  is looking for enthusiastic directors willing to share their energy and talents in their 2011 season. If you are interested in directing a play or musical, please submit a proposal by Sept 15, 2010.



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On the boards August 20

Around Greater Danbury,
The Summer Youth Musical Theater Workshop at Musicals at Richter opens for this weekend only "Sing Out, Louise!".
The Town Players of Newtown opens, “Murderers”, for a three week run.
The Ridgefield Playhouse performs “The Taming of the Shrew” free on August 21 at 2pm

Across the Western Connecticut region,
Running for this weekend only at the Seven Angels Theatre is “Blood Type: Ragu”.
At  Goodspeed, “Radio Girl”, closes this weekend.
And at the Westport Country Playhouse “I do, I do” continues it’s extended run.

And keep an eye out for:

The Stage Repertory Company’s, new offering, “Musical Mondays!” starting Sept. 13TH 

Brookfield, New Milford, Ridgefield, Sherman and  Bridgeport also light up their stages again in September.


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On the boards August 12

Around Greater Danbury,

For Musicals at Richter in Danbury this is closing weekend for “Carousel”.

The Ridgefield Playhouse Opens for this weekend only “Les Misérables: School Edition”

Across the Western Connecticut region

Also closing is “Sheila’s Day” at Hartford Stage. 

Open this week at the Westport Country Playhouse is “I do, I do” 

At  Goodspeed, “Radio Girl”, continues. 

Next week; September 16-19, presented by the Playhouse on the Green is “Godspell “at the Park City Players youth theater

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

And keep an eye out for:

The Ridgefield Playhouse performs “The Taming of the Shrew” free on August 21 at 2pm

Watch for The Stage Repertory Company’s, new offering, “Musical Mondays!” starting Sept. 13^TH  

Brookfield, New Milford, Ridgefield, Sherman and Bridgeport also light up their stages again in September. 

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On The boards August 6

`If you give me a minute I’ll tell you where to go.

Around Greater Danbury,

Two performances in Danbury:
At Musicals at Richter;  “Carousel” continues.

Opening for this weekend only is the "The Merry Wives of Windsor " at the Ives Concert Park.
Also  running this weekend only are:
At the Brewster Theater Company “Anything Goes” and
At TheatreWorks New Milford "RENT: School Edition"

In addition, on the Danbury Green, a family of Afrikan drummers along with Kariamu Dancers and Drummers and the students of Danbury Music Center's summer enrichment program are performing HIGH ENERGY AUTHENTIC AFRIKAN MUSIC! at 7:30. 

Across the Western Connecticut region,

At The Thomaston Opera House, this is the final weekend for “CINDERELLA (Enchanted Edition)”.

Hartford Stage continues “Sheila’s Day” 

At  Goodspeed, “Radio Girl”, continues. 

Music Theatre of Connecticut School of the Performing Arts presents “Disney’s High School Musical 2,” this weekend only in Westport.

Most curtain times are 8 PM but check the links for details. Also stay subscribed here for more about The Stage Repertory Company, thrilled to announce their incredible new offering: Musical Mondays!

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On the Boards July 30

If you give me a minute I’ll tell you where to go.

Across the Western Connecticut region

• The Wilton Playshop closes “Romeo and Juliet”.
• Hartford Stage continues “Sheila’s Day”.
• At The Thomaston Opera House “CINDERELLA (Enchanted Edition)” also continues.
• And in the middle of their run, the Downtown Cabaret lights up; “Bye Bye Birdie”.
• Finally, opening this week at Goodspeed is “Radio Girl”, a New Musical Based on Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, From the composer of “Dreamgirls”.

Around Greater Danbury,

• This is opening weekend for “Carousel” at Musicals at Richter in Danbury.

• This is the final weekend for “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” at the Sherman Playhouse.

• And at The Brookfield Theatre for the Arts, “Once on this Island” will conclude its fabulous run.

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

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On the boards July 23

If you give me a minute I’ll tell you where to go.

This is the final weekend for “42nd Street” at Musicals at Richter in Danbury.
“The Importance of Being Ernest” also wraps up this weekend at the Little Theater n Newtown.
At the Sherman Playhouse, “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” continues it’s run.
And at The Brookfield Theatre for the Arts, don’t miss “Once on this Island”.

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The Danbury, Connecticut area is blessed with a plethora of theatrical performances. Among the many offerings this summer is at The Brookfield Theater for the Arts which is about to open the musical Once on this Island. The story is Based on the novel "My Love, My Love"
by Rosa Guy, a re-telling of the traditional The Little Mermaid, set to calypso-flavored music, set on a Caribbean island.

The story is brought to life by Director Michael Burnett and a cast of talented actors, singers and dancers, including my son; Daniel. More than 25 years ago I was active with that company. And still the Broofield playhouse remains alive with the energy and excitement which is live theater. If you haven't had the chance to get your tickets, do so now. You won't to miss the production, and the shows at Brookfield sell out early.

Opening night is July 9 and performances run through July weekends, with some Sunday Matinees. Call or click today for your reservations. The on-line box office is open right now.

Here is a preview of what to expect.

You won't be disappointed.

As we progress into Spring, a number to theaters are open. The newest is TheStage Repertory Company which opens, for one night only, on Saturday.

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Annie Get Your Gun, another fine show from Danbury High School Productions

With most school events, the greatest enjoyment comes to the parents and friends. In this case you won't need a child in the show to enjoy this production. From the opening number to the final bow the cast, crew and orchestra deliver a superior performance. They have built a wonderful ensemble team which produces a winning outcome.

It is hard to imagine a company with better performers. The orchestra, and it is an orchestra, brings out the full depth of the Irving Berlin score. You might not think there were so many singing and dancing students in the school system, but there are. The young men and women all move so well you might think they have all done this for years. The songs fill the auditorium with pleasure. The harmony is superb. I encourage everyone who likes theater and especially musical theater to get tickets for this production.

A big thank you to everyone who worked on this production. Of course the cast, crew, orchestra and staff but also the High School administration and the Board of Education for understanding, promoting and funding the extra circular activities which make the Danbury school system the good one it is. School is more than 'book learning'. The social interaction and cooperation among individuals makes well rounded, balanced citizens. This production epitomizes well spent tax payers dollars. This production is a blend of public and private, financial and personal cooperation.

Performances of Annie Get Your Gun continue May 7 and 8 starting at 7:30 in the Danbury, Connecticut High school auditorium. If you have nothing else to do come on down. If you have other plans, put them off to see this show. You will not be disappointed. Ticket info: 203-790-2824

Photo credit: Senior Emmaline Riley rehearsing as Annie and senior Patrick Ramsay as Wilson in the Danbury High School production of "Annie Get Your Gun." Monday, May 3, 2010 Photo: Scott Mullin / The News-Times Freelance