Preview of ​"[title of show]" in Brookfield

This October, Brookfield Theatre presents its first musical since the start of the pandemic with the small cast hit musical comedy "[title of show]", with music and lyrics by Jeff Bowen and book by Hunter Bell.

"[title of show]" is a hilarious 90-minute show about two struggling writers, Jeff and Hunter, who hear about a new musical theatre festival - however, the deadline for submissions is a mere three weeks away. With nothing to lose, the pair decides to try to create something new with the help of their friends Susan and Heidi, with Mary on the "eighty-eights". With the cast in place, Jeff and Hunter begin a conversation about what to write. Eventually, Jeff suggests they write about what to write about. They make a pact to write up until the

festival’s deadline and dream about the show changing their lives. "[title of show]" - taken from the space on the festival’s application form - follows Hunter and Jeff and their friends on their journey through the gauntlet of creative self-expression. In the span of 90 minutes, they write and perform their show at the festival and learn lessons about themselves as people, friends, and artists as they continue to grow and expand the production. "[title of show]" is, above all, a love letter to American musical theater - and to the joy of collaboration.

The Brookfield Theatre production is directed and musical directed by David Anctil, choreographed by Faith Fernandes, and features some of Connecticut’s finest actors. It stars Nick Mason as Jeff, Rob Bassett as Hunter, Jami Valzania as Heidi, Jennifer Beveridge as Susan, and features Sarah Fay behind the piano as Mary.

"[title of show]" runs October 15, 16, 17, 22, and 23, with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $25.00 or $20.00 for seniors over 65 and students. Tickets are available at the door or online at brookfieldtheatre.org. The cast and
production staff are fully vaccinated, and audience members will be required to wear masks and show proof of vaccination upon entering the venue. "[title of show]" may not be suitable for young audiences.

Photo: Rob Bassett, Jennifer Beveridge, Jami Valzania, and Nick Mason sing "Nine People's Favorite Things" from "[title of show]" at Brookfield Theatre