Crystal Theatre Presents Hungarian Nights 11/12-11/21

Celebrate the World Premier, written by Cheryl E. Kemeny and Mariner Pezza and featuring a visiting Hungarian violinist!

Student Previews
Friday, November 12 - 7:30 pm
Saturday, November 13 - 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 14 - 3:00 pm

Adult Cast
Friday, November 19 - 7:30 pm
Saturday, November 20 - 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 21 - 3:00 pm

*not reccomended for children under 11

Hungarian Nights - A World Premier

Danger and mystery lurk in Mariner Pezza & Cheryl E. Kemény's new musical! Set in 1888, the adventure begins in London when American-Hungarian, Sándor Temesváry-Sandy-, is sent by Buffalo Bill Cody in search of "Egypsy" performers for his show. He joins his cousins--Baron Zoltán Temesváry & sister Illona-- and aunt ?va and maid, Marika, on their journey to Transylvania to meet Illona's betrothed-the Count. They are attacked by "highwaymen" and saved by the gypsy, Prince Árpád. The gypsies are on their way to provide music for the Count's wedding. The plot thickens when the Count's three "nieces" take a liking to Zoltán, who is only too happy to accommodate them-much to his later distress. The Count's men eventually engage in a fight with the Gypsies and Sándor. Who will survive and what mystery binds Illona to the Count? The music combines Hungarian style csárdás with operetta and current musical theatre style. To lend some authenticity to the sound, Crystal Theatre is hosting a 21-year-old Hungarian gypsy violin prodigy (pictured) - Jenö Varga- to perform in the cast! Co-directed by Cheryl Kemény & Samantha Kulish with original choreography based on Magyar dances by Char Fromentin, the professional weekend stars Mike Longo of NYC as The Count and Melissa Labbadia of (NYC, formerly of Norwalk) as Illona. The first weekend's performances feature talented high school students from the Crystal Theatre school.

 

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