Jim Schilling News

MTC MainStage presents David Sedaris' THE SANTALAND DIARIES in Norwalk, adapted by Joe Mantello.

Music Theatre of Connecticut MainStage, Fairfield County's award-winning professional theatre company, opens its 2015/2016 season with Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Evita.' Performances are October 16-November 1, Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 4pm and 8pm, Sundays at 2pm, at Music Theatre of Connecticut, 509 Westport Avenue (behind Nine West) in Norwalk, CT. Tickets range from $35-$55 and are available by calling 203.454.3883 or visiting www.musictheatreofct.com

Join Music Theatre of Connecticut for an evening with Tony nominee Adam Pascal, star of Broadway's RENT, AIDA, MEMPHIS, CABARET and CHICAGO, as well as numerous feature films, including the adaptation of RENT.

A Community Open House will take place at Music Theatre of Connecticut today, September 12, from 10am-1pm. Students, parents and members of the community are invited to tour the facility, meet the MTC founders and faculty, and learn more about all the exciting opportunities at MTC School of Performing Arts. Also featuring sample classes for students age K-12, face painting, puppet making, refreshments and more. This event is free and open to the public.

A Community Open House will take place at Music Theatre of Connecticut on Saturday, September 12, from 10am-1pm. Students, parents and members of the community are invited to tour the facility, meet the MTC founders and faculty, and learn more about all the exciting opportunities at MTC School of Performing Arts. Also featuring sample classes for students age K-12, face painting, puppet making, refreshments and more. This event is free and open to the public.

Join Music Theatre of Connecticut for an evening with Tony nominee Adam Pascal, star of Broadway's RENT, AIDA, MEMPHIS, CABARET and CHICAGO, as well as numerous feature films, including the adaptation of RENT.

I have been a fan of Music Theatre of Connecticut for a while now, so when I entered their Melissa & Doug theater on opening night of Little Shop of Horrors, I was looking forward to a wonderful evening with this classic piece of musical theatre.

Music Theatre of Connecticut MainStage, Fairfield County's award-winning professional theatre company, concludes its 2014/2015 season with 'Little Shop of Horrors' the hit rock musical comedy about a hapless florist shop worker, the girl of his dreams and one very voracious plant. With book and lyrics by Howard Ashman and music by Alan Menken. Performances are April 17-May 3, Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 4pm and 8pm, Sundays at 2pm, at The Melissa & Doug Theatre at The New MTC, 509 Westport Avenue (behind the Jones New York and Nine West Outlet) in Norwalk, CT. Tickets range from $30-$50 ($5 discount for seniors/students) and are available by calling 203.454.3883 or visiting www.musictheatreofct.com

MTC MainStage in Norwalk present 'Little Shop of Horrors,' April 17 - May 3. Performances are Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 4pm and 8pm, Sundays at 2pm.

Music Theatre of Connecticut MainStage, Fairfield County's award-winning professional theatre company, continues its 2014/2015 season with 'Driving Miss Daisy' the Pulitzer prize-winning play by Alfred Uhry. Performances are today, January 30-February 22, 2015.

'Driving Miss Daisy,' the Pulitzer Prize winning play by Alfred Uhry, will run tonight, January 30 - February 22 at MTC MainStage, 509 Westport Avenue (behind the Jones New York and Nine West Outlet) in Norwalk, CT.

Music Theatre of Connecticut MainStage, Fairfield County's award-winning professional theatre company, continues its 2014/2015 season with 'Driving Miss Daisy' the Pulitzer prize-winning play by Alfred Uhry. Performances are January 30-February 22, Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 4pm and 8pm, Sundays at 2pm, at The Melissa & Doug Theatre at The New MTC, 509 Westport Avenue (behind the Jones New York and Nine West Outlet) in Norwalk, CT. Tickets range from $25-$50 ($5 discount for seniors/students) and are available by calling 203.454.3883 or visiting www.musictheatreofct.com

'Driving Miss Daisy,' the Pulitzer Prize winning play by Alfred Uhry, will run January 30 - February 22 at MTC MainStage, 509 Westport Avenue (behind the Jones New York and Nine West Outlet) in Norwalk, CT.

Music Theatre of Connecticut School of the Performing Arts presents 'Guys and Dolls Jr.' The production will take place on Saturday, January 10 at 3pm and Sunday, January 11 at 3pm at Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court (off Post Road East) in Westport, CT. Tickets are $30/$25 for adults and $25/$20 for students and reservations are suggested. For tickets, call Music Theatre of Connecticut at 203.454.3883 or visit www.musictheatreofct.com

Music Theatre of Connecticut MainStage, Fairfield County's award-winning professional theatre company, will be presenting the world premiere benefit reading of 'A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play.' This new adaptation of the Charles Dickens holiday classic will play two performances only, on Saturday, December 13 at 8pm and Sunday, December 14 at 2pm, at The Melissa & Doug Theatre at The New MTC, 509 Westport Avenue (behind the Jones New York and Nine West Outlet) in Norwalk, CT. Tickets range from $30-$40 ($5 discount for seniors/students) and are available by calling 203.454.3883 or visiting www.musictheatreofct.com

Music Theatre of Connecticut MainStage, Fairfield County's award-winning professional theatre company, opens its 2014/2015 Season with 'The World Goes 'Round: The Songs of Kander & Ebb' is an award-winning celebration of one of Broadway's hottest composing teams, with songs from 'Chicago,' 'Cabaret' and more. Performances are November 7-23. Fridays at8pm, Saturdays at 4pm and 8pm, Sundays at 2pm, at The Melissa & Doug Theatre at The New MTC, 509 Westport Avenue (behind the Jones New York and Nine West Outlet) in Norwalk, CT. Tickets range from $30-$50 ($5 discount for seniors/students) and are available by calling 203.454.3883 or visiting www.musictheatreofct.com

Music Theatre of Connecticut (MTC) will be celebrating the grand opening of The New MTC with a gala fundraiser tonight, September 27 at 7pm. The gala will take place at The New MTC, located at 509 Westport Avenue in Norwalk (behind Jones New York and Nine West Outlet). All proceeds will benefit MTC and its programming. Tickets are $125 and available in an extremely limited quantity. For reservations, call 203.454.3883 or visit www.musictheatreofct.com

Back in 2008, when I moved from my small New York City apartment to my 3 bedroom house on a half-acre in Norwalk, CT, I was both 'excited AND scared', to quote Little Red from Into the Woods. I was excited for the change, for the possibilities, and for the extra space, yet scared for the unknown, the new responsibilities, and the financial undertaking. I'm sure 'excited AND scared' sums up the feelings held by Kevin Connors and Jim Schilling when faced with their latest venture - moving Music Theatre of Connecticut from its quaint and cozy home in the basement of a Westport strip mall to the spacious and state-of-the-art surroundings at the Company's new location at 509 Westport Avenue in Norwalk, CT. However, 'excited' might be the dominant emotion.

Music Theatre of Connecticut (MTC) will be celebrating the grand opening of The New MTC with a gala fundraiser on Saturday, September 27 at 7pm. The gala will take place at The New MTC, located at 509 Westport Avenue in Norwalk (behind Jones New York and Nine West Outlet). All proceeds will benefit MTC and its programming. Tickets are $125 and available in an extremely limited quantity. For reservations, call 203.454.3883 or visit www.musictheatreofct.com

The stage directions for the musical don't say that it should be performed at Music Theatre of Connecticut's 45-seat theater in Westport, but maybe they should. The intimate space and wonderful circus-tent-themed backdrop by scenic designer Carl Tallent are the perfect setting for the one-piano musical.