Tituss Burgess, Adam Guettel, Leslie Kritzer and More Set for Northeast Children's Theatre Gala Tonight

The Northeast Children's Theatre Company, a professional non-profit theatre company for young audiences and families, is thrilled to announce a star-studded lineup of entertainment for its upcoming Inaugural Gala.

"Broadway in Connecticut," set for October 19, will feature Tituss Burgess (THE LITTLE MERMAID, GUYS AND DOLLS), Leslie Kritzer (ELF, LEGALLY BLONDE) and Adam Guettel (Composer/Lyricist, THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA). Veterans of the stage and screen also making special appearances include Frank Root (42ND STREET, MACK AND MABEL), Susan Terry (EVITA, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC) and Cynthia Gibb (Gypsy with Bette Midler).

In addition to the evening of theatrical fare with Broadway all-stars, a live auction immediately following will showcase unique, one-of-a-kind experiences involving many popular shows currently in New York. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Company's educational outreach programming, which includes numerous in-school and after-school drama workshops and touring performances for disadvantaged children in underprivileged communities.

"Broadway in Connecticut" will be presented at 8:00 PM tonight, October 19, at the StageOne theater in Fairfield. Tickets for the Gala are available at the $80.00 VIP level and $50.00 Standard level. VIP level includes preferred house seating and exclusive pre-show reception with hors d'oeuvres and wine generously donated by Garelick & Herbs and Palaia Vineyards Winery. To purchase tickets, visit www.nctcompany.org/gala or call 203-259-1036. The StageOne theater is located at 70 Sanford Street, Fairfield, CT.

Photo Credit: Kevin Thomas Garcia

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