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Review: Charming Rendition of iconic holiday film white christmas brought to life at music theatre of connecticut
12.20.2024

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Elena Ramos Pascullo and Elissa DeMaria in "White Christmas" at MTC (Alex Mongillo)
"Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, which played at Music Theatre of Connecticut December 6-22, is a charming rendition of the iconic holiday film, brought to life in an intimate theatre space with a talented company...a heartwarming tale of family and friendship, with a dash of romance and a healthy dose of Broadway magic and holiday joy, featuring iconic songs such as 'Sisters,' 'Snow,' 'Blue Skies,' 'I Love a Piano,' and of course, 'White Christmas.'"

Review: Delightful blend of two classics just in time for christmas at westport's a sherlock carol
​​​​12.17.2024

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L-R: Dan Domingues, Isabel Keating, Joe Delafield, and Sharone Sayegh in "A Sherlock Carol" at Westport Country Playhouse (T. Charles Erickson)
"A Sherlock Carol, currently playing at Westport Country Playhouse, is a playhouse mashup of two classic properties – A Christmas Carol and Sherlock Holmes – that is sure to delight even the “Scroogiest” theatregoer... Fans of either story will be intrigued to see how the two play off of each other, and even if you’ve never experienced either tale, A Sherlock Carol is packed with the magic of the season and will be a treat for anyone looking for a dose of Christmas cheer."

Review: Dance Along to the Broadway Tour of MJ at Hartford's Bushnell Performing Arts Center
12.10.2024

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Jamaal Fields-Green as 'MJ' and the cast of the "MJ" First National Tour (Matthew Murphy)
"The national tour of MJ: The Musical, which played at The Bushnell in Hartford December 10-15, is a thrilling, electrifying musical about the life and career of Michael Jackson... With a fantastic score filled with all of your favorite Michael Jackson tunes, from “Thriller” to “Human Nature,” “Billie Jean” to “Man in the Mirror,” MJ is a rockin-good time for music fans everywhere..."

Review: JOIN THE BE-IN AT CSC'S MEMORABLE CONCERT PRODUCTION OF ICONIC ROCK MUSICAL, HAIR
​​11.23.2024

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The Company of CSC’s "Hair" (Lorah Haskins)
"Hair in Concert at Connecticut Stage Company (CSC) is an enjoyable concert experience that has you swaying along to iconic songs and humming the memorable melodies from start to finish. CSC produces live concert productions of well-known musicals, with past shows including Little Women and Into the Woods. Their stage is within the New Canaan Library, which, although it is intended as a stage space, is not outfitted the same as a standard theatre would be in terms of lighting and sound capabilities. Despite the restrictions of a non-traditional space, CSC once again succeeds in creating an interesting piece of theatre that audiences clearly enjoyed..."

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