Connecticut Repertory Theatre Adds CABARET LATE NIGHT Event to Nutmeg Summer Series

Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) Artistic Director Terrence Mann and Executive Producer Matthew J. Pugliese announce "Terry's Cabaret Late Nite." A special event added to the Nutmeg Summer Series schedule of programming, which will be held on Saturday June 24, 2017 following the performance of "Noises Off".

"Terry's Cabaret Late Nite" is a post-performance benefit cabaret with CRT Artistic Director and three-time Tony Award nominee Terrence Mann. Terry and friends will perform an intimate evening of song and story. There is limited seating and the event ticket includes an open bar, hors d'ouevres and desserts.

"Since Terrence Mann joined CRT as Artistic Director, we've been talking about developing additional event opportunities. This is the first step towards offering more kinds of performances for our audiences which will include multiple cabaret performances, workshops of new plays and musicals, and master class programming," said Executive Producer Matthew J. Pugliese.

Artistic Director Terrence Mann added, "" I'm looking forward to getting a chance to perform in an intimate setting with some friends, audience and performers alike, to help build our community relationships on a more personal level at Connecticut Repertory Theatre."

The previously announced lineup of the 2017 Nutmeg Summer Series includes, "1776" directed by Mann, "Noises Off" directed by Vincent J. Cardinal and "Disney's Newsies" directed and choreographed by Christopher d'Amboise. Performances begin June 1, 2017 for "1776". Subscriptions and single tickets for the Nutmeg Summer Series are on sale now.

The doors open at 10:30pm and the performance begins at 11:00pm. The fundraising event will be held in the Jorgensen Theatre Lower Lobby. Tickets are $125 per person and include drinks and hors d'oeuvres. Proceeds from the performance will support Connecticut Repertory Theatre. Tickets are on sale now at crt.uconn.edu or by calling 860-486-2113.

Children must be at least 4 years old to attend CRT productions. For additional ticket information or to charge tickets by phone, call 860.486.2113. All sales are final; no refunds. Play selections and performance dates are subject to change

Please call 860.486.2113 for tickets and additional information. Please call the box office or visit www.crt.uconn.edu for specific show dates and times because performance schedules vary and are subject to change.

CRT's Community Partners for the Nutmeg Summer Series include Savings Institute Bank and Trust, Dog Lane Café, The Fitch House Bed and Breakfast, Mansfield Downtown Partnership and XL Color.

CRT is the professional producing arm of the Department of Dramatic Arts at the University of Connecticut, Storrs. CRT productions are directed, designed by, and cast with visiting professional artists, including Equity actors, faculty members, and the department's most advanced student artists. The synergy between professional and advanced student artists creates extraordinary theatre and a unique learning environment.

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