On Thursday, January 20, I had the pleasure of seeing a phenomenal show that I have been waiting to see for about two years! It was well worth the wait! The ACT of Connecticut has struck gold with NICKEL MINES, an emotionally intense musical based on the true story of an Amish school shooting, perpetrated by an outsider, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, on October 2, 2006. The use of song, interpretive dance, and dialogue are all combined to tell the story. It is not presented in a strict linear time sequence, yet it somehow brilliantly flows together in an ideal way, parts of the story taking place in 2011. With book by Shannon Stoeke and Andrew Palermo, and music & lyrics by Dan Dyer, this show which is also directed and choreographed by Andrew Palermo stars an extremely talented ensemble cast, backed by an amazing live band. The depth, power, messages, and entertainment value of this production are all so strong that it is difficult to put them into words. Not only was I highly entertained, but by God’s grace, I feel like I left the show a better person than who I was when I entered, more focused on my own need to forgive others.
NICKEL MINES is a new musical centered around the 2006 Lancaster, PA Amish schoolhouse shooting in which a lone gunman shot ten girls (five fatally) before taking his own life. This breathtaking piece of theater explores multiple perspectives from that fateful morning, is a living memorial to the young girls who tragically lost their lives, and is a powerful exploration of community, perseverance, and hope.
The Western Connecticut State University B.F.A. Musical Theatre and B.A. Acting Class of 2020 is being featured in a Virtual Senior Showcase to provide industry professionals the opportunity to view their work. The digital showcase highlights all 21 graduating seniors from the competitive and dynamic theatre arts programs at WCSU. Each senior is featured on a dedicated page on the website, with a headshot and resume, two contrasting song cuts or monologues and a 90-second performance reel.
We've been compiling showcase videos from college seniors all around the country. Although their performances were cancelled, the show must go on-- virtually! This entry features Students From Montclair State, Boston Conservatory, Auburn, and More!
Connecticut Repertory Theatre presents the first production of the 2019 Nutmeg Summer Series: "Mamma Mia!," the Tony Award-nominated musical based on the songs of ABBA.
On Friday, June 30, The Sherman Playhouse will premiere its summer production of the rock musical Hair, with book and lyrics by James Rado and Gerome Ragni and music byGalt MacDermot. The curtain rises at 8:00 p.m. for a five-week run.
On Friday, June 30, The Sherman Playhouse will premiere its summer production of the rock musical Hair, with book and lyrics by James Rado and Gerome Ragni and music by Galt MacDermot. The curtain rises at 8:00 p.m. for a five-week run.
On June 30, The Sherman Playhouse will debut its summer production of the rock musical Hair, with book and lyrics by James Rado and Gerome Ragni and music by Galt MacDermot.
On Friday, July 8, The Sherman Playhouse will premiere Moliere's 17th-century comedic farce, Tartuffe. The curtain rises at 8:00 p.m. on a four-week run.
On July 9, The Sherman Playhouse will premiere the Tony Award-winning comedy-drama, THE PRIME OF MISS JEAN BRODIE, by Jay Presson Allen, based on the novel by Muriel Spark.
On July 9, The Sherman Playhouse will premiere the Tony Award-winning comedy-drama, THE PRIME OF MISS JEAN BRODIE, by Jay Presson Allen, based on the novel by Muriel Spark.
On July 9, The Sherman Playhouse will premiere the Tony Award-winning comedy-drama, THE PRIME OF MISS JEAN BRODIE, by Jay Presson Allen, based on the novel by Muriel Spark.
This July, The Sherman Playhouse will debut the Tony Award-winning comedy-drama, THE PRIME OF MISS JEAN BRODIE by Jay Presson Allen, based on the novel by Muriel Spark.
