Nancy's Calendar for the Weekend of May 2

Compiled by Nancy Sasso Janis

Entertainment List for May 2

THEATER

SOME LIKE IT HOT at the Bushnell APR 29 - MAY 4 (bushnell.org)

IF WE REALLY WERE WITCHES, with four actors playing 12 characters, will present their first performance and donor appreciation event at Oxford Grange Number 194 on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. (https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/campaigns/6984/donate)

Landmark Community Theatre’s OUR TOWN continues through May 11 (landmarkcommunitytheatre.org)

THE PRODUCERS, with Chuck Stango as Max, opens on Friday and runs at the Connecticut Theatre Company through May 11 (connecticuttheatrecompany.com)

ONCE opens on Friday at Community Theatre at Woodbury (CTAW) and runs through May 18 at the Old Town Hall in Woodbury Kris Geddes directs, Bill Geddes is the music director. (ctaw-ct.org)

CHAZ ESPOSITO at Legacy Theater in Branford

UPSTATE, a play by Dorothy Lyman, open at TheatreWorks New Milford

RAGTIME, an American saga, continues at Goodspeed Musicals through June 15 (goodspeed.org)

TIARAS OVER TEANECK by Pantochino Productions continues at the MAC at the Milford Train Station through May 11. Nancy’s review is available on Milford Patch (pantochino.org)

SHREK THE MUSICAL continues at Cabaret on Main in East Haven through May 11 (cabaret-on-main.com)

GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER opens on Friday at the VPAC at Western CT State University and runs through May 11. (WCSUVPAC. eventbrite.com)

ROMEO AND JULIET at Hartford Stage continues through May 18 (hartfordstage.org)

BLIPPI: Join the Band Tour at the Warner Theatre in Torrington on May 6 at 6 p.m. (warnertheatre.org)

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SLEEPING BEAUTY at Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport with performances through May 18 An interactive, hilarious show designed for kids and the young at heart. (dtcab.com) Nancy’s review is available at Bridgeport Patch.

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SISTER ACT – The Divine Musical Comedy, directed by Marissa Follo Perry & Michael Barra, at Seven Angels Theatre in Waterbury continues through May 18. (sevenangelstheatre.org)

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MUSIC

Jazz: Leala Cyr at the Palace Theater on Friday at 7 p.m. (palacetheaterct.org)

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At Foxwoods (foxwoods.com)

Anjelah Johnson-Reyes on Friday at 7:30 PM in the Great Cedar Showroom

Lorrie Morgan with T. Graham Brown on Sunday at 8:00 PM in the Great Cedar Showroom

Kentucky Derby Party + Whiskey Tasting on Saturday at 6:00 PM

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At Mohegan Sun this weekend: (mohegansun.com)

Kane Brown on Friday and Saturday at 7:00pm at Mohegan Sun Arena

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At Woodbury Brewing Company (woodburybrewing.com)

Capricorn - Allman Brothers Tribute Friday • 8:30 PM
Hazzard County Saturday • 8:30 PM

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Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert for all ages Saturday • 8:00 PM College Street Music Hall, 238 College Street New Haven, CT 06510 (collegestreetmusichall.com)

OTHER EVENTS

Lake Compounce opening day is Saturday with special perks for season pass holders. (lakecompounce.com)

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Meriden Daffodil Festival will be held in Hubbard Park in Meriden on Saturday and Sunday (daffodilfest.com)

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On May 7 at 7 p.m., Bob Sagendorf will present his 2nd Act, part of the series at the Palace Theater in Waterbury. (palacetheaterct.org)

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Bored Teachers: The Struggle Is Real! Comedy Tour
Sunday • 4:00 PM at College Street Music Hall (collegestreetmusichall.com)

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CT Roller Derby PRESENTS: MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU
Sunday • 5:30 PM at Roller Magic on Harvester Rd. in Waterbury (eventbrite.com) Doors open at 5:30pm, first whistle at 6pm.
Tickets are $12 adv, $15 (cash, card, or venmo) at the door | $5 Children 11-17 | Children 10 & under free with a paying adult

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Comedy Night ** with Comedian Dave Reilly on Saturday • 5:00 PM at The Sunset Grille, Northfield Road, Watertown

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The Southbury Spring Craft Festival will take place at the Wyndham Hotel, 1284 Strongtown Rd. (CT-188), Southbury, CT on Sunday, May 4 from 11am to 5pm. This popular, long running event will feature crafts in several categories. Free admission. For more information call (203)414-7299.

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Watertown Park and Rec presents Touch a Truck on Saturday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Watertown High School parking lot. Touch-A-Truck will have trucks, food trucks, live music, and the Touch-A-Truck Kid-Zone where kiddos can jump, play, and slide on open-air inflatables.

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2nd Annual Oxford Spring Fair on Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This family focused fun fair includes a kids zone, craft vendors, touch-a-truck, food trucks, animal attractions and more!
Throughout the lower level, parking lots and grassy area of Oxford Town Hall, Center Fire House (corner parking lot) & the Grange! (rain date May 4)