Nancy's List for This Weekend

Entertainment List for Dec. 20 for WATR compiled by Naugatuck/Bethwood Patch Mayor Nancy Sasso Janis

Also, check out Nancy’s comprehensive list of theatrical offerings coming up in Connecticut this winter in the Rep-Am’s Almanac tab.

https://www.rep-am.com/life-arts/theater/2024/12/18/almanac-theaters-revved-up-for-their-winter-season/

THEATER

“Who Sleighed Santa?” A Holly Trolley Musical Mystery will run on Friday and Saturday with two rides per night from the Shore Line Trolley Museum, which is located at 17 River Street in East Haven. Expect fun, mystery, laughter, Christmas carols and a great ride aboard the trolley. Rumor has it that Nancy is part of the cast. Read more at rep-am.com/featured/2024/12/19/in-the-wings-catching-santas-killer-on-the-haunted-trolley/ Tickets are available at ticketleap.events/tickets/hollytrolley/2024

LAST CALL FOR CHRISTMAS AT EARLENE'S DINER starring Michelle Gotay is at Seven Angels Theatre on Friday and runs through Sunday (written and directed by Semina “Semolina” De Laurentis) Nancy’s review is posted on Rep-Am.com. https://www.rep-am.com/life-arts/theater/2024/12/18/theater-review-having-a-blast-at-earlenes-last-call/

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Long Wharf has extended SHE LOVES ME through Dec. 30.
Landmark Community Theatre will present Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol at Thomaston High School opening on Friday through Sunday. Look for Nancy’s review on Patch.com.
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Jesus Christ Superstar is being performed at TheatreWorks New Milford through Dec. 28. Look for Nancy’s review on New Milford Patch.com. theatreworks.us

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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. Tickets at dtcab.com/show/santa-story-2

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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 Sunday.
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 Christmas Carol runs at Connecticut Theatre Company in New Britain through Sunday. Look for Nancy’s review on Patch.com.

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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 Sunday. An additional performance has been added on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. It is cabaret seating, so bring plenty of food and drink. Nancy’s review is available on Milford Patch.com. pantochino.com

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The Radio’s Playing A New Musical runs at Hole in the Wall Theater in New Britain through Saturday. hitw.org

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Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical runs at Music Theatre of Connecticut in Norwalk through Sunday. Nancy’s review is available at Norwalk Patch.com. musictheatreofct.org

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The East Coast Premiere of The Ugly Christmas Sweater Musical runs at Playhouse on Park in West Hartford through Sunday. playhouseonpark.org. Look for Nancy’s review on Patch.com.

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A Christmas Story runs at Goodspeed Musicals through Dec 29. Tickets at goodspeed.org.

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MUSIC
Torrington Symphony Orchestra performs A HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR with the TSO Vocal Ensemble on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre warnertheatre.org
Quiet Riot on Friday at 8:00pm at Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun
Merry Christmas Darling Carpenters' Christmas starring Michelle Berting Brett on Saturday at 8:00pm at Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun
Michael Bolton on Sunday is CANCELED
CHRISTMAS CONCERT is Saturday • 3:00 PM at The Mark Twain House & Museum in Farmington

OTHER EVENTS

Storytime: Hibernation Station by Michelle Meadows
Sat, Dec 21st @ 11:00am at The Mattatuck Museum mattmuseum.org

Kids Art Workshop: 3D Winter Scenes on Sat, Dec 21st @ 11:15am at the Mattatuck Museum

Winter Recital on Sat, Dec 21st @ 5:00pm at the Mattatuck Museum

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A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland appears at Waterbury’s Palace Theater on Friday at 7:30 p.m.

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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.

Lake Compounce’s Holiday Lights adds even MORE DAYS and a FREE 2025 ticket for every single guest that visits Southern New England’s Only Theme Park Holiday Event through December 31. This means every visitor that comes through the park gates from December 20 through December 31 will receive one free 2025 ticket that can be used during the park’s spring season.
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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 Sunday shorelinetrolley.org.

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Winter Lantern Festival at Lyman Orchards
Middlefield's "must-see" lighted attraction is officially back! Lyman Orchards is hosting the Winter Lantern Festival through February 9th.