Nancy's List for The Weekend of Dec. 13

List compiled by Naugatuck Patch Mayor Nancy Sasso Janis

Entertainment List for Dec. 13

THEATER

LAST CALL FOR CHRISTMAS AT EARLENE'S DINER starring Michelle Gotay is at Seven Angels Theatre on Friday and runs through Dec. 22 (written and directed by Semina “Semolina” De Laurentis)

Friday, Dec, 13 at 7:30pm…..........Fascia’s Chocolates (Fascia’s Fridays)

Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7:30pm ……. Sweet Maria’s Bakery

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John Ratzenberger (Cheers, Cars, Toy Story, Wall-E) returns to his alma mater, Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, to play Ebenezer Scrooge in an adaptation of A Christmas Carol: A Family Ghost Story written by SHU graduate Grace Curley. Performances are Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Edgerton Center on the SHU campus. Tickets are available online at edgertoncenter.org, at the Edgerton Center Box Office in person Monday to Friday, 12-4, or on the phone at (203) 371-7908

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Landmark Community Theatre will present Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol at Thomaston High School opening on Friday through Dec. 22. Look for Nancy’s review soon.
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Jesus Christ Superstar is being performed at TheatreWorks New Milford through Dec. 28. theatreworks.us

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Amity Creative Theatre will present the play The Minutes by Tracy Letts at Amity High School this weekend only. Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. amitytheaterdepartment.com

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Dick Terhune will present his one-man A Christmas Carol at the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre at the Warner this weekend, Saturday at 7:30 p.m and Sunday at 2 p.m. Proceeds benefit KidsPlay Children’s Museum. Tickets at warnertheatre.org

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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 has Deck the Halls, written by Naugatuck native Tim Phillips. Performances run through Saturday. 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 Sunday. legacytheatrect.org

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A Christmas Carol runs at Connecticut Theatre Company in New Britain through Dec. 22. Look for Nancy’s review soon.

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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. Nancy’s review is available on Milford Patch.com.

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The holiday version of Nunsense, Nuncrackers The Nunsense Christmas Musical, runs at Center Stage in Shelton through Sunday. Nancy’s review is available at rep-am.com. centerstageshelton.org

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The Radio’s Playing A New Musical runs at Hole in the Wall Theater in New Britain through Dec. 21. hitw.org

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Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical runs at Music Theatre of Connecticut in Norwalk through Dec. 22. 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 Dec. 22 playhouseonpark.org. Look for Nancy’s review to be posted soon.

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

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MUSIC
ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK will perform at the Great Cedar Showroom at Foxwoods on Friday at 8:00 PM
DAVID FOSTER & KATHARINE MCPHEE on Saturday at 8:00 PM in the Great Cedar Showroom at Foxwoods.
Linda Eder will perform on Friday at 8:00pm at The Cabaret Theatre at Mohegan Sun.
On Sunday, Andrea Bocelli will perform at Mohegan Sun Arena at 7:30 p.m.

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OTHER EVENTS

The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine will present The Sleeping Beauty at Waterbury’s Palace Theater on Saturday at 2 p.m.

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Saturday and Sunday are your only chances to experience the magic of The Nutcracker at the Warner Theatre. With three performances to choose from, there’s a perfect show for everyone. warnertheatre.org/events/the-nutcracker-2024/

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Connecticut Ballet will present The Nutcracker on Saturday and Sunday at Stamford’s Palace Theatre and next weekend at The Bushnell on Dec. 21 and 22.

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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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