HCT Presents GEPPETTO & SON, Opens 4/30 At the Carol Autorino Center

(HCT) proudly announces its production of Disney's GEPPETTO & SON, a delightful, new musical take on the classic tale of "Pinocchio." Under the direction of HCT Artistic Director Ryan Ratelle and Summar Elguindy, GEPPETTO & SON opens on Friday, April 30, 2010 at the Carol Autorino Center for Arts and Humanities on the campus of Saint Joseph College (1678 Asylum Avenue in West Hartford) where the show will run through Sunday, May 9, 2010. Tickets are now on sale.

GEPPETTO & SON is a new take on the classic tale of a toymaker named Geppetto and his son Pinocchio's journey from an awkward wooden puppet to a real, live boy. The Blue Fairy, Stromboli and a lively cast of characters take Geppetto beyond the toy shop to help him discover what makes a "perfect child." This family-friendly musical features the beloved original songs "When You Wish Upon a Star" and "I've Got No Strings" from the classic 1940 Disney film Pinocchio, now celebrating its 70th Anniversary. The score also features new material by Grammy Award-winner and multiple Tony Award nominee Stephen Schwartz (Wicked).

Tickets are $18 for Adults, $13 for Children (13 and under) & Senior Citizens and are available for purchase online at www.hartfordchildrenstheatre.org. Group tickets are available by calling the HCT Box Office on 860.249.7970 ext. 12. The performance schedule is as follows: Friday, April 30 at 7 pm; Saturday, May 1 at 2 pm & 7 pm; Sunday, May 2 at 2 pm; Friday, May 7 at 7 pm; Saturday, May 8 at 2 pm & 7 pm and Sunday, May 9 at 2 pm. The production runs approximately 90 minutes and is suitable for children of all ages.

HCT's GEPPETTO & SON features a cast of 22 adult and child performers including Hartford residents and HCT favorites Jamison Daniels as "Geppetto" and VictoRia Mooney as the "Blue Fairy" along with 10 year old Burlington resident Caleb Reynolds as "Pinocchio."

For more information, please visit: www.hartfordchildrenstheatre.org.