Brookfield Theatre to Present 'The Fantasticks'

Remember & Follow....

The Fantasticks runs April 29-May 21 in Brookfield

There's always time to remember this romantic fable about a boy, a girl, their two fathers and a love that grows with each season.

"The Fantasticks" is the longest-running musical in the world, and with good reason: at the heart of its breathtaking poetry and subtle theatrical sophistication is a purity and simplicity that transcends cultural barriers. The result is a timeless fable of love that manages to be nostalgic and universal at the same time.

"The Fantasticks," with book & lyrics by Tom Jones and music by Harvey Schmidt, runs from April 29 - May 21. It is being presented by The Brookfield Theatre for the Arts and is directed by Tom Sheehan. The musical director is Joanne Archibald, vocal director is David Jurman, and the choreographer is Doreen Trainor-Rafferty. With costuming by Rebecca Pokorski and lighting & sound design by Stephen Cihanek, it promises to be a magical experience for young and old alike.

The show stars local performers Bruce Tredwell as El Gallo, Mary Claire Morlino as Luisa and Sam Bass as Matt. The fathers, Bellomy and Hucklebee are played by Patrick Spaulding and Ron Malyszka, the old actors Henry and Mortimer are played by Jim Cooper and Kimberly Marcus, while Brookfield High School student Danielle Calabrese makes her community theatre debut as The Wall.

"From 'Try to Remember,' the show's best known tune, to 'Soon It's Gonna Rain' to the haunting 'They Were You,' the songs are reminders of what makes this little musical so hypnotic." - AP

"The Fantasticks" celebrated its record breaking 21,000th Performance in NYC on Feb. 8, 2016! It is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International.

Please note that the Mothers' Day matinee, on Sun., May 8th at 2PM, will feature tea, coffee, and treats before the show.

For more information and tickets, please visit www.BrookfieldTheatre.org or call 203-775-0023.