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Hartford Stage's A CHRISTMAS CAROL Hosts Holiday Family Fun Night Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 20, 2012


Family Fun Night is the perfect time for kids who want to see A Christmas Carol at Hartford Stage, but might be a little scared. Before the show, our spooky ghosts will greet and entertain for kids, so they can see the ghosts are not that scary after all. All kids 12 and under will get a free bag of popcorn before the show and light wands will be sold before the show so that kids can turn them on during the performance when the ghosts come out. After the show, get autographs from some of your favorite characters!

Hartford Stage's A CHRISTMAS CAROL Hosts Holiday Family Fun Night, 12/20
by BWW News Desk - Dec 10, 2012


Family Fun Night is the perfect time for kids who want to see A Christmas Carol at Hartford Stage, but might be a little scared. Before the show, our spooky ghosts will greet and entertain for kids, so they can see the ghosts are not that scary after all. All kids 12 and under will get a free bag of popcorn before the show and light wands will be sold before the show so that kids can turn them on during the performance when the ghosts come out. After the show, get autographs from some of your favorite characters!

Hartford Stage Offers A CHRISTMAS CAROL Experience Packages, Now thru 12/23
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2012


Make your child's holiday extra special with Hartford Stage's A Christmas Carol Experience package. Enjoy unlimited hot cocoa, fill up a bag at our Candy Bar before the show, and decorate a cookie at intermission.

Hartford Stage Announces 'Behind the Magic' of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, 12/16
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 6, 2012


Go behind-the-scenes with Behind the Magic at Hartford Stage. Take a look at the special effects for A Christmas Carol that make clocks tick, glitter sparkle, ghosts soar, snow fall and more!

BWW Reviews: Hartford Stage Showcases Ghosts in A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Lauren Yarger - Dec 4, 2012


Right from the start, Michael Wilson's adaptation of Charles Dicken's A CHRISTMAS CAROL makes it clear that its subtitle, "A Ghost of a Christmas Story," should be taken seriously. Not only do the four ghosts we expect pay visits, but others dance, fly, float and slither across the stage in a satisfying presentation now in its 15th season at Hartford Stage.

Hartford Stage Offers A CHRISTMAS CAROL Experience Packages, 12/8-23
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2012


Make your child's holiday extra special with Hartford Stage's A Christmas Carol Experience package. Enjoy unlimited hot cocoa, fill up a bag at our Candy Bar before the show, and decorate a cookie at intermission.

Hartford Stage Announces the 15th Anniversary Production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, 11/23-12/29
by BWW News Desk - Nov 23, 2012


What do you get when you combine 3000 pounds of dry ice, 200 pounds of plastic snow, 33 presents under a tree, and a seven pound goose? You get 15 years and 661 total performances of Hartford Stage's thrilling and heartwarming holiday production of A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story of Christmas.

Hartford Stage Announces the 15th Anniversary Production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, 11/23-12/29
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 14, 2012


What do you get when you combine 3000 pounds of dry ice, 200 pounds of plastic snow, 33 presents under a tree, and a seven pound goose? You get 15 years and 661 total performances of Hartford Stage's thrilling and heartwarming holiday production of A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story of Christmas.

BWW Reviews: Cross-dressing for Kids: HAIRSPRAY and PETER PAN in Hartford
by Jacques Lamarre - Nov 28, 2011


Hartford Children's Theatre's 'Hairspray' and Cathy Rigby's 'Peter Pan' at The Bushnell show that cross-dressing is not just for adults through November 27.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Opens at Hartford Stage
by BWW News Desk - Nov 25, 2011


Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story of Christmas, Connecticut's beloved holiday tradition, returns to Hartford Stage for its 14th season. Adapted and originally directed for the stage by Michael Wilson, and now directed by Hartford Stage resident director Maxwell Williams, Dickens' timeless inspiring masterpiece runs from November 25 through December 30, 2011.

Hartford Stage Presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL, 11/25-12/30
by Erik Smith - Nov 15, 2011


Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story of Christmas, Connecticut's beloved holiday tradition, returns to Hartford Stage for its 14th season. Adapted and originally directed for the stage by Michael Wilson, and now directed by Hartford Stage resident director Maxwell Williams, Dickens' timeless inspiring masterpiece runs from November 25 through December 30, 2011.

Hartford Stage Bids Farewell to Michael Wilson with Star-Studded Tribute
by Jacques Lamarre - Jun 21, 2011


Hartford Stage Artistic Director Michael Wilson feted in star-studded farewell performance June 20th.

LuPone's Final 'Turn': NY Mag Offers Photo Diary of Last GYPSY
by Eddie Varley - Jan 26, 2009


The award winning, critically acclaimed smash hit production of GYPSY played its final performance at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street) on Sunday, January 11, 2009. New York Magazine was granted the exclusive chance to document the historic final performance in a photo essay featuring the production's Tony Winning 'Mama Rose', the legendary Patti LuPone. Directed by theatrical legend and author of the musical Arthur Laurents, GYPSY played 332 performances and 27 previews. The production starred Tony Award winners Patti LuPone as 'Rose,' Boyd Gaines as 'Herbie' and Laura Benanti as 'Gypsy'. GYPSY began preview performances on Monday, March 3, 2008 and officially opened on Thursday, March 27, 2008. GYPSY was awarded three 2008 Tony Awards, one for each of the show's three stars: Patti LuPone (Leading Actress in a Musical), Laura Benanti (Best Featured Actress) and Boyd Gaines (Best Featured Actor). The production was nominated for seven Tony Awards in total, including Best Revival of a Musical, Best Direction of a Musical (Arthur Laurents), Best Costume Design of a Musical (Martin Pakledinaz) and Best Sound Design of a Musical (Dan Moses Schreier). In addition, GYPSY was nominated for six Outer Critics Circle Awards (boasting wins for LuPone and Benanti), four Drama Desk Awards (including wins for LuPone, Gaines and Benanti) and three Drama League Awards including the 'Distinguished Performance Award' for Patti LuPone.

Photo Coverage EXCLUSIVE: GYPSY'S FINAL BOW
by Eddie Varley - Jan 12, 2009


The award winning, critically acclaimed smash hit production of GYPSY played its final performance at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street) on Sunday, January 11, 2009.

GYPSY Takes 'Her' Final Bow, Ends Run Today 1/11
by BWW News Desk - Jan 11, 2009


The award winning, critically acclaimed smash hit production of GYPSY, originally announced to close on Sunday, March 1, 2009, will play its final performance at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street) today, Sunday, January 11, 2009.

GYPSY to Still Be Filmed Before It Closes?
by Robert Diamond - Dec 18, 2008


Savvy BroadwayWorld.com visitors noticed a message up on Telecharge.com for those purchasings tickets to Gypsy's final performances back when they were to be in March. The good news for fans of the show, who were worried that the show's early closing might have derailed those plans is that the message is back up for the shows between January 2 and January 4, 2009.

GYPSY to Close Early on January 11, 2009
by Robert Diamond - Dec 14, 2008


The award winning, critically acclaimed smash hit production of GYPSY, originally announced to close on Sunday, March 1, 2009, will now play its final performance at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street) on Sunday, January 11, 2009.

Final GYPSY Performances to be Filmed?
by Robert Diamond - Nov 29, 2008


Savvy BroadwayWorld.com visitors have noticed a new message up on Telecharge.com for those purchasings tickets to Gypsy's final performances.

GYPSY to Close March 1, 2009 at End of LuPone's Contract
by Robert Diamond - Nov 13, 2008


The award winning, critically acclaimed smash hit production of GYPSY will play its final performance at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street) on Sunday, March 1, 2009 at the conclusion of Tony Award winner Patti LuPone's scheduled engagement.

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