Goodspeed Hosts Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive and BOGO Ticket Offer

On Monday, November 21, Goodspeed Musicals kicks-off their Annual Food Drive to benefit the East Haddam Food Bank. Goodspeed will be collecting donations during Thanksgiving week in the hopes that they will have another record-breaking year for participation. The need is even greater this year as the number of households served by the East Haddam Food Bank has grown once again to record levels.

Goodspeed Musicals is offering a special buy one ticket, get one free to patrons who bring a generous donation of non-perishable foods to the November 21, 7:30 pm Food Drive kick-off or the November 27, 6:30 pm Food Drive Finale performance of CHASING RAINBOWS The Road to Oz at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, Conn.

The East Haddam Food Bank is in need of many non-perishable food items, especially "the basics" such as soups, pastas, canned fruits and vegetables, and cereals, as well as paper goods and personal toiletries.

"The Goodspeed family acknowledges the tremendous need right here in our community," explains Executive Director Michael Gennaro, "we encourage all of our visitors to participate in this marvelous opportunity to share with our neighbors in the spirit of giving."

During Thanksgiving week, performances will take place on Monday, November 21, at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm; Friday, November 25, at2:00 pm and 8:00 pm; Saturday, November 26, at 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm; and Sunday, November 27, at 2:00 pm and 6:30 pm. Donations will be accepted at the Goodspeed Opera House November 21 through the show's closing on November 27. Tickets for Chasing Rainbows are available through the Goodspeed Box Office at 860.873.8668 or at www.goodspeed.org. Advance reservations are recommended. This offer is subject to availability, with no adjustments for prior sale.

ABOUT Chasing Rainbows:

An awkward girl with a golden voice blossoms into Judy Garland in the inspirational new musical about the bumpy road to "Oz." The future superstar's complicated childhood comes alive with heartbreak, hope and the music that made her famous. "I Can't Give You Anything But Love," "You Made Me Love You" and "Over the Rainbow" sweeten the story of Judy striving to hold onto her family. A love letter to gifted underdogs who reach high-and how the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true.

Chasing Rainbows features a Book by Marc Acito, Conceived by Tina Marie Casamento Libby, and Music Adapted by David Libby. Directed by Tyne Rafaeli and Choreographed by Chris Bailey.