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The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, inspired by the electrifying true story, rocks the Warner Theatre on Wednesday, September 19 at 8 pm. On December 4, 1956, an auspicious twist of fate brought together Johnny Cash (Peter Oyloe), Jerry Lee Lewis (Taylor Gray), Carl Perkins (Austin Hohnke) and Elvis Presley (Daniel Durston). Sam Phillips (Andy Ingalls), the undisputed "Father of Rock 'n' Roll" gathered these four legends for the first and only time at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest rock 'n' roll jam sessions ever.

The Warner Stage Company will open their 2018-19 Season with one of Agatha Christie's most ingenious murder mysteries - THE UNEXPECTED GUEST. Performances will be held in the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre September 23-30, 2018. Lost in the fog, a stranger seeks refuge in a nearby house only to find a man shot dead and his wife standing over him with a smoking gun. But the woman's dazed confession is anything but convincing and the unexpected guest decides to help. Remarkably, the police clues point to a man who died two years previously but as the ghosts of a past wrong begin to emerge, a tangled web of lies reveals family secrets and chilling motives, where the real murderer turns out to be the greatest mystery of all.

Come one, come all for a day of art and festivities for all ages! Join us for FAMILY ARTS DAY at the Warner Theatre Center for Arts Education (WTCAE) Saturday, August 25 from 11:00 am-2:00 pm. Admission is FREE* and open to the public! Engage in fun activities including a bounce house, caricature artist, fortune teller, storytelling, arts & crafts, games, face painting and a magic show! Enjoy refreshments as well as a fully-stocked popcorn and candy station! Try your hand at an interactive performing arts demonstration and much more!

This Today, August 11, the Warner Theatre will show FINDING NEMO and JAWS on the big screen, sponsored by Elevator Service Company. Tickets for each film are $5!

Bill Kenwright's production of the international smash hit musical Blood Brothers announces its 2018 Autumn tour, opening on Tuesday 4 September at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley and visits St Helens Theatre Royal from Tue 11 - Sat 15 September.

Built in 1913 as the flagship for the big time vaudeville circuit run by E.F. Albee and Martin Beck, manager of the Western Vaudeville Managers Association, the Palace was the perfect showplace for the biggest of big time vaudeville during the last two decades of its existence.

Bill Kenwright's production of the international smash hit musical Blood Brothers announces its 2018 Autumn tour, opening on Tuesday 4 September at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley. This iconic musical has been visiting theatres across the country throughout 2018, performing to sell-out houses and receiving standing ovations.

The Torrington Parks and Recreation Department will present its 13th Northwest Idol Finals on Sunday, August 26 at 7 pm, featuring eleven finalists on the Warner Theatre's Main Stage. Tickets are $10.

This Saturday, August 11, the Warner Theatre will show FINDING NEMO and JAWS on the big screen, sponsored by Elevator Service Company. Tickets for each film are $5!

Celebrating over 20 years of acclaimed musical theatre training for young thespians, the Centenary Stage Company's Young Performers Workshop returns to the Little Theater August 3 through August 12 with the annual Summer Festival of Shows. These talented young thespians between the ages of 8 and 18 will present a variety of musical theater favorites including; Blood Brothers, A Year with Frog and Toad, The Drowsy Chaperone, Arthur Miller's All My Sons and the ever-popular One-Act Festival. The Young Performers Workshop is also seeking new and returning applicants for the 2018 Fall Session. Interviews will be held by appointment on Saturday, August 11 and Sunday, August 12. Call the box office directly to schedule an interview.

San Diego Repertory Theatre announced the cast lineup for Fun Home, one of the most celebrated musicals in recent Broadway history. Fun Home is the coming-out memoir of Alison Bechdel, an exploration of family, memory, first love and a daughter's relationship with her father. Fun Home was nominated for 12 Tony Awards in 2015 winning five including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, Best Original Score, Best Leading Actor and Actress in a Musical. Fun Home was also winner of the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Off-Broadway Musical and the Obie Award for Musical Theatre.

Litchfield Saltwater Grille has nominated the Warner Theatre as its Charity of the Month in August 2018. To participate, make a reservation at Saltwater Grille for any day during the month of August (Friday and Saturday lunch only) and mention the Warner Theatre and Saltwater Grille will donate 10% of your check back to the Warner!

On August 17 and 18, the students of the Warner Theatre Center for Arts Education Summer Arts Program will present their take on a mystical journey to ancient China in the action-packed adaptation of Disney's MULAN JR. in the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre.

Netflix has optioned the rights to The New York Times bestseller Shoe Dog, written by Phil Knight. Five-time Academy Award nominated producer Frank Marshall will produce the film alongside Knight. Golden Globe and Emmy Award winners Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski (Dolemite Is My Name!, Ed Wood, The People vs. Larry Flynt, The People v. O.J. Simpson: AMERICAN CRIME Story) are writing the screenplay.

Netflix has optioned the rights to The New York Times bestseller Shoe Dog, written by Phil Knight.  Five-time Academy Award nominated producer Frank Marshall will produce the film alongside Knight.  Golden Globe and Emmy Award winners Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski (Dolemite Is My Name!, Ed Wood, The People vs. Larry Flynt, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story) are writing the screenplay.

On Saturday, August 11, the Warner Theatre will show FINDING NEMO and JAWS on our big screen, sponsored by Elevator Service Company. Tickets are just $5!

On November 15, 1949, in Hollywood, California, an up-and-coming young actress met a handsome movie star for dinner -- a blind date that changed history.

City Parks Foundation SummerStage is celebrating Family Day, sponsored by Disney, this Sunday, July 15th and will have a fun filled day of performances by Grammy winners Rebirth Brass Band, The Lady Buckjumpers of New Orleans, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, and the PuppetMobile's marionette show of "The Big Good Wolf". Disney will also have a family activity station, giveaways and performances by their Disney Theatrical group featuring special guests. The FREE Mardi Gras themed event runs from 3PM-7PM at SummerStage in Central Park and is perfect for all ages. Let me know if you would be interested in setting up coverage on the event! 

Join the Warner Theatre Center for Arts Education for a fun-filled day in New York City to see the Tony Award-winning smash hit musical KINKY BOOTS, on Broadway! The Broadway Experience excursion includes round-trip transportation from the Warner Theatre to NYC via coach bus provided by Kelley Transit and a ticket to see KINKY BOOTS on Broadway. There will be time to explore NYC and for guests to purchase lunch or dinner on their own, if desired. The bus departs from the WTCAE on Sunday, August 19 at 10 AM and will return to the WTCAE at 10:30 PM. Cost per person is just $99.

The Warner Stage Company will present Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID, sponsored by Torrington Savings Bank, on the Main Stage July 28-August 5, 2018. In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above.

On July 20, The students of the Warner Theatre Center for Arts Education Summer Arts Program will present Disney's THE ARISTOCATS KIDS in the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre. Based on the beloved Disney animated film, and featuring a jazzy, upbeat score, Disney's The Aristocats KIDS is a non-stop thrill ride of feline fun, complete with unbelievable twists and turns.

Casting is now complete for the Hollywood Bowl's upcoming production of Annie. The new cast members are Roger Bart as Daniel 'Rooster' Hannigan, Kaylin Hedges as Annie, Ali Stroker as 'Star-to-Be,' Amir Talai as Bert Healy, Marlow Barkley as Kate, Amadi Chapata as Pepper, Noe Lynds as July, Rae Martinez as Tessie, Malea Emma Tjandrawidjaja as Molly, and Olivia Zenetzis as Duffy.

Each summer, the Warner Theatre Center For Arts Education offers three exciting opportunities for arts education and enrichment for young people ages 5-16, through the Summer Arts Program. Learn all about the ins and outs of theatre and have a chance to perform in one of our summer productions. Sessions are offered to ages 5-16 and begin on July 9.

The Warner Theatre has announced its final Main Stage production of the 2018-2019 Warner Stage Company season - MAMMA MIA!, sponsored by Elevator Service Company. Over 50 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make this the ultimate feel-good show! Performances are May 4-12, 2019.

The Nutmeg Ballet Conservatory will present The Nutmeg Summer Dance Festival Weekend in the Warner's Nancy Marine Studio Theatre July 27 & 28, 2018.