Jimmy Johansmeyer News

Cortland Repertory Theatre's stage will spark with 'steam heat' in the third show of their 39th season as they present the all-singing, all-dancing musical 'The Pajama Game', with music and lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross, and a book written by George Abbott and Richard Bissell based on Bissell's novel '7 1/2 Cents'.

Producers Bert Bernardi and Jimmy Johansemeyer have announced Connecticut's brand new ridiculously entertaining theatre company, Pantochino Productions. Best-know in Southern Connecticut as 'those two kids show guys,' they will be bringing their inimitable style to audiences throughout the state, and beyond.

HANSEL & GRETEL, the pop rock musical, returns to The Downtown Cabaret Theatre Children's Company in Bridgeport, Connecticut for a special encore production beginning Saturday January 16th through February 21st.

HANSEL & GRETEL, the pop rock musical, returns to The Downtown Cabaret Theatre Children's Company in Bridgeport, Connecticut for a special encore production beginning Saturday January 16th through February 21st.

The Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport, Connecticut opens its holiday attraction, ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY by Joe Landry on Friday, December 4th.

The Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport, Connecticut opens its holiday attraction, ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY by Joe Landry on Friday, December 4th.

'The Knight Before Christmas,' a new holiday musical by Bert Bernardi and Scott Simonelli has opened at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre Children's Company in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Featuring a cast of fifteen, the medieval holiday musical plays now through December 30th.

The Downtown Cabaret Theatre Children's Company, Connecticut's acclaimed theatre for young audiences and families is set to open its new world premiere musical Halloween High School 2 at the theatre in Bridgeport on October 10th

The Downtown Cabaret Theatre Children's Company, Connecticut's acclaimed theatre for young audiences and families has announced the cast of its world premiere musical Halloween High School 2, which opens at the theatre in Bridgeport on October 10th.

Executive Producer Hugh Hallinan and The Downtown Cabaret Theater Children's Company, the award-winning resident musical theatre for young audiences and families opens its new musical THE LITTLE MERMAID-A-GO-GO on Saturday, April 11th in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

The Downtown Cabaret Theatre Children's Company debuts its new musical, 'THE THREE LITTLE PIGS' on Saturday, February 28th. The tuner plays the acclaimed theatre for young audiences and families through April 5th.

'The Adventures of the Dish and the Spoon,' a new musical based on the award-winning book by Mini Grey makes its premiere at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport, Connecticut on Januaray 17 and plays through February 22nd. The new musical is written by Bert Bernardi (book and lyrics) and Scott Simonelli (music). Based on Mini Grey's book, 'The Adventure of the Dish and the Spoon' picks up where the nursery rhyme leaves off. The Dish runs away with the Spoon on an adventure that spans twenty five years. The pair arrive in New York City at the beginning of the great depression. They enjoy fortune and fame, before their celebrity forces them into a darker world of borrowing and thievery and the consequences that follow. The wild rollercoaster ride that Dish and Spoon enjoy is peppered with musical styles of the twenties and thirties. Featured in the cast are Maria Vee, Marc Guerrette, Bert Bernardi (who is the Artistic Director), Jimmy Johansmeyer, Mary Mannix and Krissy Dorn. 'The Adventures of the Dish and the Spoon' features lighting by Hugh Hallinan, settings by Delmar, costumes by Jimmy Johansmeyer, technical direction by Steve Swatt, and stage management by Phill Hill. Mr. Bernardi directs. For more information, visit www.downtowncabaret.org

'The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus,' a new musical based on the book by L. Frank Baum ('The Wizard of Oz') opens at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport, Connecticut on Saturday, November 15, 2008 and will play through December 28th.

'Halloween High School,' a new musical, made its world premiere performance at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport, Connecticut on Saturday, October 11, 2008. Billed as the new high energy monster mash musical, the show will play at the acclaimed theater through November 2, 2008.

'Halloween High School,' a new musical makes its world premiere performance at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport, Connecticut on Saturday, October 11, 2008. Billed as the new high energy monster mash musical, the show will play at the acclaimed theatre through November 2, 2008.

'Halloween High School,' a new musical makes its world premiere performance at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport, Connecticut on Saturday, October 11, 2008. Billed as the new high energy monster mash musical, the show will play at the acclaimed theatre through November 2, 2008.

A new musical based on Elise Primavera's New York Times Best-selling Book Auntie Claus is set to open at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The show will open November 17 and play through December 30.

Matthew Passion, a new play (with music) by Phil Hall that began previews Thursday, March 29th Off Broadway at American Theatre of Actors' Chernuchin Theatre, will open Monday, April 2, 2007 at 8PM.

Matthew Passion, a new play (with music) by Phil Hall, begins previews this Thursday, March 29th Off Broadway at American Theatre of Actors' Chernuchin Theatre at 314 West 54th Street

James Royce Edwards is among the stars of the new play Matthew Passion, opening April 2