Goodspeed Extends Both CAROUSEL and THE BIKINIS for 8 Performances

Goodspeed Musicals adds eight additional performances of the celebrated Rodgers & Hammerstein classic. Carousel will now run through September 29, 2012 at the Goodspeed Opera House; The Bikinis plans to hit the stage for an additional 8 performances.

"Pack up your beach blankets and polish your surfboards, but leave the sunscreen behind for some groovy fun with this new musical beach party." This hip musical will run from August 9 to September 9, 2012 at The Norma Terris Theatre in Chester, Conn., Goodspeed’s home for developing new works.

Carousel will now run through September 29, 2012. ADDED PERFORMANCES: Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 2:00 p.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, Sept 27 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Sept. 28 at 8:00 p.m.; and Saturday, Sept. 29 at 2:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

The Bikinis will run August 9 - September 9, 2012. ADDED PERFORMANCES: Wednesday, Sept. 5 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, Sept. 6 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Sept. 7 at 2 and 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 8 at 3:00 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

Tickets are available through the Box Office (860.873.8668), open seven days a week, or on-line at www.goodspeed.org.