Arts & Entertainment
Nancy's List for this Weekend
Portions of this list compiled by Naugatuck /Bethwood Patch Mayor are shared on WATR Radio on Friday mornings.
Entertainment List for Dec. 6 for WATR
THEATER
LAST CALL FOR CHRISTMAS AT EARLENE'S DINER starring Michelle Gotay opens at Seven Angels Theatre on Friday and runs through Dec. 22 (written and directed by Semina “Semolina” De Laurentis)
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Dick Terhune will present his one-man A Christmas Carol at Mattatuck Museum on Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 2 p.m. Proceeds benefit Waterbury-based City Youth Theater/City Stage Company.
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Little Women, the play, continues at Arts at Angeloria’s in Southington for a sold out run. Nancy’s review is available at rep-am.com,
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Santa Story 2 at the Downtown Cabaret in Bridgeport runs through Dec. 29. Nancy’s review of this show is available on Bridgeport Patch.com. Join Jolly and Joy, two lovable elves, as they race against time to save Christmas from a mischievous gingerbread villain. Filled with laughter, heartwarming moments, and festive cheer, this family-friendly adventure is the perfect way to celebrate the season together. Tickets at dtcab.com/show/santa-story-2
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Phoenix Stage Company presents the premiere of Deck the Halls, written by Naugatuck native Tim Phillips. Performances run through Dec. 14. Nancy’s review is available at rep-am.com. Phoenix Stage has invited holiday vendors to show off their wares in the lobby at all performances. https://www.phoenixstagecompany.org/
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The hysterical Christmas on the Rocks with Jen Cody, Harry Bouvy, and Richard Kline (Larry on “Three’s Company) continues at TheaterWorks Hartford through Dec. 22
Nancy’s review of last year’s production is available at Greater Hartford Patch.com twhartford.org
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A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas runs at Hartford Stage through Dec. 29. hartfordstage.org
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A musical adaptation of A Chistmas Carol continues at Legacy Theatre in Branford through Dec. 15 legacytheatrect.org
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A Christmas Carol runs at Connecticut Theatre Company in New Britain through Dec. 22.
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Pantochino’s production of their original Dorothy’s Christmas in Oz runs at the Milford Arts Council at the Milford Train Station through Dec. 22. It is cabaret seating, so bring plenty of food and drink.
The holiday version of Nunsense, Nuncrackers The Nunsense Christmas Musical, runs at Center Stage in Shelton through Dec. 15. centerstageshelton.org
The Radio’s Playing A New Musical runs at Hole in the Wall Theater in New Britain through Dec. 21. hitw.org
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical runs at Music Theatre of Connecticut in Norwalk through Dec. 22 musictheatreofct.org
Sister’s Christmas Catechism The Mystery of the Magi’s Gold runs at the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre on Sunday.
The East Coast Premiere of The Ugly Christmas Sweater Musical runs at Playhouse on Park in West Hartford through Dec. 22 playhouseonpark.org
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A Christmas Story runs at Goodspeed Musicals through Dec 29. Tickets at goodspeed.org.
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“Twas The Night Before…” runs Friday through Dec. 8 in Wallingford, Cirque du Soleil reimagines a Christmas Classic in ‘Twas The Night Before..., a family show perfect for the Holiday season. cirquedusoleil.com
MUSIC
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight plays on Friday at 8 pm at The Palace Theater.
The Mattatuck Museum will host the Connecticut Accordion Association for a holiday concert on Saturday at 2 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door.
The Waterbury Symphony Orchestra will kick off the holiday season with its 'Messiah and Magnificat' MasterWorks Concert with over 200 performers taking the stage to perform the revered holiday celebration of baroque brilliance of both Bach’s Magnificat and favored selections from Handel’s Messiah. Maestro Leif Bjaland will conduct the WSO in collaboration with the acclaimed Hartford Chorale, under the direction of Jack Pott and four esteemed vocal soloists. Students from the Naugatuck Valley Choir will also join in the performance throughout the concert.
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OTHER EVENTS
Woodbury Ballet will present “The Nutcracker” at the Palace Theater on Saturday at 4 p.m. palacetheaerct.org
Nutmeg Ballet will present “The Nutcracker” at the Bushnell on Saturday and Sunday and at the Warner next weekend. nutmegconservatory.org
A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland runs on the Warner Mainstage on Sunday.
Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn is scheduled for Sunday at 7 p.m. at The Palace Theater in Waterbury.
Jerry Seinfeld will appear at the Premier Theater at Foxwoods on Saturday at 8 p.m.
Straight No Chaser comes to Mohegan Sun on Friday mohegansun.com
Waterbury native Psychic Medium Patricia Griffin appears on Saturday at 4:00pm at Comix Comedy Club at Mohegan Sun
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The glittering Holiday Lights at Lake Compounce runs through Dec. 29, offering 15 days to celebrate the joy of the holidays when weather permits. The entire family will be surrounded by dazzling light displays, decked midways and festive food and drink options, including velvety hot chocolate, festively decorated fried dough, and Sweet Shoppe offerings. Nancy’s photos of opening night are posted on Naugatuck Patch.com.
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Holiday Lights Spectacular at Olde Mistick Village runs through Dec. 31.
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Visit with Santa at the Shore Line Trolley Museum in East Haven through Dec. 22. shorelinetrolley.org.
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