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PANTOCHINO PRODUCTIONS INC

40 Railroad Avenue, Milford, CT 06460
Milford, CT 06460



Review: HARVEY at Castle Craig Players


by Sean Fallon - May 03, 2026

On Saturday, May 2nd, I had the pleasure of seeing another first-rate production put on by the Castle Craig Players at the Almira F. Stephan Memorial Playhouse in Meriden, CT. It is always nice to see a high quality show I was not previously familiar with. HARVEY, by Mary Chase, has somehow eluded m...

Review: QUIET! THREE LADIES LAUGHING at Crystal Theatre


by Sherry Shameer Cohen - May 03, 2026

What did our critic think of QUIET! THREE LADIES LAUGHING at Crystal Theatre?...

Review: THE FATHER AT TOWN PLAYERS OF NEW CANAAN


by Pia Haas - April 27, 2026

The Father is a critically acclaimed play by French writer Florian Zeller, translated by Christopher Hampton. It has been staged internationally, and adapted into a successful film. The play premiered in London’s West End in October 2015 and opened on Broadway at Manhattan Theatre Club in March 2...

Review: THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG at Downtown Cabaret Theatre


by Sean Fallon - April 25, 2026

On Saturday, April 25th, at 12:00 PM, I saw the newest Theatre for Young Audiences production at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport, CT, THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG. The Theatre for Young Audiences shows at Downtown Cabaret Theatre continue to entertain the entire family! This one breaks the f...

Review: PRIMARY TRUST at Westport Country Playhouse


by Sherry Shameer Cohen - April 22, 2026

Eboni Booth’s 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Primary Trust, packs a great deal of power about loss, loneliness, courage, and connecting with people....

Review: 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL at Music Theatre Of Connecticut


by Sherry Shameer Cohen - April 20, 2026

Music Theatre of Connecticut’s 39th season closes with Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical, a fun, energetic show that closely follows the story of the 1980 hit movie....

Review: THE WEDDING SINGER at Warner Theatre


by Sean Fallon - April 18, 2026

On Friday, April 17th, I had the pleasure of seeing a phenomenal show at the Warner (specifically the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre) in Torrington, CT, THE WEDDING SINGER, based on the 1998 movie that is set in 1985. The book for this stage adaptation of the film written by Chris Herlihy is written by...

Review: LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR at Sherman Players


by Jared Reynolds - April 15, 2026

If the success of a comedy may be judged by the laughter, then based on the laughter at the Sherman Playhouse, 'Laughter on the 23rd Floor' is a great success!...

Review: THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY at Westport Community Theatre


by Sherry Shameer Cohen - April 12, 2026

What did our critic think of THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY at Westport Community Theatre?...

Review: JERRY'S GIRLS at Center Stage Theatre


by Sean Fallon - April 12, 2026

On Saturday, April 11, 2026, I had the pleasure of seeing yet another excellent production at Center Stage Theatre in Shelton, CT, JERRY’S GIRLS, a show that celebrates the music of Jerry Herman whose music was featured in Hello Dolly!, Mame,  and other musicals. Starring the phenomenal first-rat...

Past Shows

Tiaras Over Teaneck
Tiaras Over Teaneck
Apr 25 – May 11, 2025

Fast, funny and full of laughs, “Tiaras Over Teaneck” follows a pair of Beauty Queens on their way to Atlantic City who’s merry journey come...

Beat Bugs: A Musical Adventure
Beat Bugs: A Musical Adventure
Oct 12 – Oct 28, 2018

Award-winning Pantochino Productions presents the world premiere production of Beat Bugs: A Musical Adventure based on the original Netflix series by Josh Wakely and inspired...

Noni Cimino's Kitchen
Noni Cimino's Kitchen
Apr 21 – May 7, 2017

Award-winning Pantochino Productions presents a new musical by Bert Bernardi & Justin Rugg In her kitchen, she’ll make you laugh. She’ll make you cry. She’ll...

Nite Spot Nights: Natalie Douglas The Nat Pack
Nite Spot Nights: Natalie Douglas "The Nat Pack"
Mar 4

Celebrating the amazing talents of Sammy Davis, Jr., Nat “King” Cole, Stevie Wonder and Joe Williams, “The Nat Pack” explores the life journey that these...

The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus
The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus
Dec 2 – Dec 18, 2016

Award-winning Pantochino Productions Inc. brings to life the pages of L. Frank Baum’s (The Wizard of Oz) fascinating story of the life of Santa Claus....

Nite Spot Nights: Hedda Lettuce in Lettuce Rejoice!
Nite Spot Nights: Hedda Lettuce in "Lettuce Rejoice!"
Dec 10

New York’s drag debutant and six time Drag Queen of the Year Award-winner returns to Nite Spot Nights! "Lettuce Rejoice" is a twisted take on...

The Bewitchingly Scrumptious and Extraordinary Mister Trick & Mrs. Treat
The Bewitchingly Scrumptious and Extraordinary Mister Trick & Mrs. Treat
Oct 21 – Oct 30, 2016

Award-winning Pantochino Productions Inc. presents this deliciously quirky and kooky new musical which spins a fantastical tale of these unlikely neighbors, one who loved to...

Fast Times at Mermaid High
Fast Times at Mermaid High
Apr 22 – May 1, 2016

It's a 1980's take on the little mermaid! A splashy 'totally awesome' new musical for the entire family!...

Zombie Prom! Atomic Edition
Zombie Prom! Atomic Edition
Feb 27 – Feb 28, 2016

“Zombie Prom" is the girl-loves-ghoul rock and roll Off Broadway musical set in the atomic 1950's at Enrico Fermi High, where the law is laid...

Christmas Cookies, the Musical!
Christmas Cookies, the Musical!
Dec 11 – Dec 27, 2015

Award winning Pantochino Productions presents a new holiday musical by Bert Bernardi & Justin Rugg. When a sweet little bake shop is in trouble, it's...

Dractastic!
Dractastic!
Oct 23 – Nov 1, 2015

Award-winning Pantochino Productions presents a new family musical! Just in time for Halloween, it's the funniest, most rocking and rollicking version of Dracula ever! Filled...

Cinderella Italiano!
Cinderella Italiano!
Apr 24 – May 9, 2015

Award-winning Pantochino Productions Inc. presents this high energy, musical panto version of Cinderella set in Italy where The Godmother has an offer Cinderella cannot refuse!...

The Brothers Grimm & A Showgirl!
The Brothers Grimm & A Showgirl!
Mar 27 – Mar 29, 2015

Award-winning Pantochino Productions Inc. presents this super fun, wildly imaginative family musical delivering all your favorite fairy tales performed by the Brothers Grimm themselves! Oh,...

Xanadu Jr.
Xanadu Jr.
Feb 28 – Mar 1, 2015

Pantochino's Teen Theatre presents it's second annual production, "Xanadu Jr." An incredibly inventive and sparkling musical mash up of mythology and disco, Xanadu Jr. is...

Christmas at Santa Claus Station
Christmas at Santa Claus Station
Dec 12 – Dec 28, 2014

Award-winning Pantochino Productions Inc. presents a new musical by Bert Bernardi & Justin Rugg. Christmas is full steam ahead for the fantastical passengers on the...

The Wicked Witch of the West: Kansas or Bust!
The Wicked Witch of the West: Kansas or Bust!
Oct 24 – Nov 2, 2014

Award-winning Pantochino Productions Inc. presents this new family musical by Bert Bernardi and Justin Rugg. “The Wicked Witch of the West: Kansas or Bust” is...

Pirate Schmirate!
Pirate Schmirate!
Mar 21 – Mar 30, 2014

Award-winning Pantochino Productions Inc presents a new "panto" musical by Bert Bernardi & Justin Rugg. "Pirate Schmirate!" is a wild ride on the high seas...

The Great Cinnamon Bear Christmas Radio Show
The Great Cinnamon Bear Christmas Radio Show
Dec 7 – Dec 29, 2013

Award-winning Pantochino Productions presents a new holiday musical, The Great Cinnamon Bear Christmas Radio Show by Bert Bernardi and Justin Rugg. A whimsical teddy bear...

Videos


Guys & Dolls in Connecticut Guys & Dolls
Kweskin Theatre (6/05-6/27)
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM in Connecticut A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
CURTAIN CALL'S SHAKESPEARE ON THE GREEN (7/09-7/19)
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying in Connecticut How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
The Press Box Theater (5/15-5/24)
Charlie & The Chocolate Factory in Connecticut Charlie & The Chocolate Factory
Kweskin Theatre (8/06-8/15)
Brighton Beach Memoirs in Connecticut Brighton Beach Memoirs
The Kate (6/11-6/14)
A Year With Frog and Toad in Connecticut A Year With Frog and Toad
Playhouse on Park (5/23-6/06)
ONCE in Connecticut ONCE
POWERHOUSE THEATRE IN WAVENY PARK (6/05-6/21)
Riley Green at XFINITY Theatre in Connecticut Riley Green at XFINITY Theatre
XFINITY Theatre (8/14-8/14)
The Aliens in Connecticut The Aliens
Drama Works Theatre Company (6/19-6/28)
This is Our Youth in Connecticut This is Our Youth
Twin Pines Theatre Company (5/16-5/24)