'Christmas Cocktails' Announced for Nite Spot Nights Series in Milford
By: Robert Diamond Nov. 02, 2015
"Christmas Cocktails" is an evening filled with holiday cheer and some of the best-loved holiday songs ever composed. From traditional carols to the pop holiday hits of the forties, fifties and sixties, the revue features both timeless Christmas classics and nostalgic yuletide tunes certain to evoke that holiday feeling. The show will also feature some new songs by Pantochino composer Justin Rugg. Accompanying the show is Bennett Davonte-Smith.
As performed by the company members of Pantochino's core company, (Jimmy Johansmeyer, Mary Mannix, Shelley Marsh Poggio, Bert Bernardi and Rugg), the show also promises its special brand of ridiculously entertaining comedy, and some unexpected surprises. "We're hoping to bring a holiday party feeling to the Center of the Arts, where everyone is enjoying their friends, food and drink as we present a musical evening that celebrates the spirit of the holiday season." said Bernardi
Pantochino Productions Inc, is a professional non profit theatre company based in Milford and has been offering its family friendly musicals and it's popular Summer Theatre Camps at the Milford Arts Council's Center for the Arts for the past five years.
Nite Spot Nights as offered sold out performances of Dorothy Bishop's Dozen Divas Show and "An Evening with Klea Blackhurst." The intimate space is set with tables and chairs and patrons are invited to bring their own food and drink to enjoy during the shows. Coming events in the series include New Years Eve with DynaMojo, A Sinatra-inspired evening of music with Marcus Goldhaber and Hedda Lettuce's new show "Big Queen, Small Throne." Tickets for all events in the series are available at www.milfordarts.org or by calling 203-878-6647. The Cast of "Christmas Cocktails" includes (l. to r.) Justin Rugg, Shelley Marsh Poggio, Jimmy Johansmeyer and Mary Mannix.
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