Susan Haefner News

Due to popular demand, Little Yellow House Studio's spring production of Tea & Twain is available for streaming until June 7th. Tea & Twain stars Broadway, film and television actor Ron Crawford as the renowned American author and satirist Mark Twain.

Viewers are invited to enjoy a favorite cup of tea as Ron performs his one-man show Travels with Mark Twain based on Twain's famous traveling lecture series, featuring readings from some of his most beloved works; including 'Tom Sawyer,' 'Huck Finn' and 'Adam and Eve'.

Little Yellow House Studio presents "Make Yourself at Home," a virtual living room concert featuring Broadway veteran and Andover, VT resident Susan Haefner, with special guests Lisa and Lori Brigantino premiering on Okemo Valley TV's YouTube Channel on November 1st at 5pm EST.

Florida Repertory Theatre will bring back its popular Stage@Home Virtual Talkback Series for four episodes beginning on Oct. 2nd at 3:30 PM. Held live on Zoom, the series takes audiences behind the scenes and introduces them to ensemble members, staff, technicians, and popular guest artists. The cost to register is $20/episode and $75 to access all four episodes.

The New London Barn Playhouse has announced three upcoming virtual events in the month of August.

Join Playhouse on Park for Encore! A Playhouse on Park VIRTUAL Fundraiser - 'Opening Our Doors' on Saturday, June 27th from 7:00pm - 8:00pm. Help them ensure that they are able to open their doors once we are all able to gather again.

The Susan Haefner concert, premiered on May 30, will be extended through the month of June as FOLA (Friends of Ludlow Auditorium) answers the requests of a number of viewers.

Hers is some of the most iconic music of the 20th century and many of her songs formed the soundtrack of people's lives in the American post war era. And though Rosemary Clooney's public persona was one of grace and composure, in her personal life she was battling significant personal demons that almost brought her career (and possibly, her life) to an early end. But, at a time when self-care and taking steps to address ones mental health was not the norm, Ms. Clooney had the courage to face her demons head on and get the help she most desperately needed. It is this struggle (and triumph) that makes up the story of TENDERLY: THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY MUSICAL, which is now playing at Playhouse on Park in West Hartford. 

Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman's TENDERLY: THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY MUSICAL begins performances at Playhouse on Park on January 15, and will run through February 2. The McAuley is the producing partner of TENDERLY.

Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman's TENDERLY: THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY MUSICAL begins performances at Playhouse on Park on January 15, and will run through February 2. The McAuley is the producing partner of TENDERLY.

Playhouse on Park's 2019-20 season continues with Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman's TENDERLY: THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY MUSICAL, running January 15 a?" February 2.  

Geva Theatre Center presents La Cage Aux Folles, with book by Harvey Fierstein, music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, based on the play by Jean Poiret, directed by Melissa Rain Anderson, with musical direction by Don Kot, and choreography by Sam Hay in the Elaine P. Wilson Stage from September 3 through October 6. 

Geva Theatre Center presents La Cage Aux Folles, with book by Harvey Fierstein, music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, based on the play by Jean Poiret, directed by Melissa Rain Anderson, with musical direction by Don Kot, and choreography by Sam Hay in the Elaine P. Wilson Stage from September 3 through October 6.

The theme of Season 11 is Women

Broadway veteran, Susan Haefner, and featured actor in Playhouse on Park's The Scottsboro Boys, Ivory McKay, are slated to be the special guest teaching artists for the Musical Theatre Preparatory Program.

Playhouse on Park's education department, Playhouse Theatre Academy, not only offers classes for young actors this summer, but also for adults ages 16 and up who have a vested interest in the performing arts. Thinking of majoring in theater as you finish up your final years in high school? Home for summer break and want to stay sharp before you head back for classes? Passionate about performing and want to continue sharpening your skills? Then Playhouse on Park's Summer Adult Master Class Series is definitely for you!

Playhouse on Park's education department, Playhouse Theatre Academy, is thrilled to welcome back Susan Haefner for a Master Class on Monday, July 15 from 6:30-8:30pm at The 224 Ecospace!

Singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Lisa Brigantino is excited to announce her I'll Waltz Before I Go album release show and celebration at The Cutting Room, in New York City on Saturday, May 18th at 7:30pm. It will include songs from her recent album as well as select songs from previous albums. The show will run the gamut from solo voice and guitar and two and three part vocal harmony tunes to fully arranged band songs featuring performances by Thomas Millioto, Lori Brigantino, Susan Haefner, Gus Morgan, Claudia Glaser-Mussen, Mike Fornatale plus a special appearance by Terre Roche, founding member of The Roches.

Select guests and friends of Playhouse on Park were invited for an exclusive night in which Executive Director Tracy Flater and Co-Artistic Directors Sean Harris and Darlene Zoller announced their 2019-2020 Season.