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Review: 'The Cemetery Club' at Connecticut Cabaret Theatre
The playwright Ivan Menchell tweeted about the latest production of his play on its opening night in Berlin.
T L Costa @TLCosta1
Psst, it's opening night for CT Cabaret Theatre's THE CEMETERY CLUB by @IvanMenchell! http://ctcabaret.com http://fb.me/6W8nWZmbl
Ivan Menchell @ivanmenchell
Ivan Menchell Retweeted T L Costa
Break a leg, have a ball, & don't forget to slip a piece of cake in your bag for later!#cemeteryclubplay
Berlin, CT - ‘The Cemetery Club,’ a sweet and very funny play written by Ivan Menchell, opened at Connecticut Cabaret Theatre in Berlin on Friday. Director/producer Kris McMurray celebrated his birthday on opening night at the cabaret theatre that he owns and where he serves as artistic director. During his curtain speech, he mentioned the tweets above.
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Despite the title, there is much comedy in what comes out of the mouths of the three Jewish widows who meet every month for tea before visiting their husbands’ graves. I laughed along with the rest of the audience as the smartly drawn characters, written as being in their late fifties and early sixties, try to navigate life without their husbands. Ida is the sweet-tempered one who is ready to begin a new life. Lucille is flirty and feisty and looking for a good time, while Doris is judgemental and a bit of a prude. Sam the butcher meets the trio while visiting his wife’s grave at the cemetery, and sparks fly between him and the lovely Ida. The other two widows try to squash the budding romance and eventually are guilt stricken when their actions nearly break Ida’s heart. This is a dramatic comedy with just the right amount of poignant drama and plenty of heart.
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The Cemetery Club runs every Friday and Saturday at 8:00pm from through June 24th, 2017. Doors open at 7:15pm. To purchase tickets, please call the box office at 860-829-1248. Reservations are recommended. For more information, visit www.ctcabaret.com The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre is located at 31 Webster Square Road, just off Route 9 (exit 22: Mill Street) and the Berlin Turnpike. The theatre’s motto is “BRING YOUR OWN.” Presented cabaret-style, patrons are welcome to bring whatever they like to eat or drink with them (and they do.) They also can enjoy a dessert bar that has a variety of treats to purchase.
