Weekend Review Roundup June 1, 2018

Pictured above: Nancy Sasso Janis playing the role of Harriet Beecher Stowe in an upcoming episode of NUTMEG JUNCTION

Take a ride to NUTMEG JUNCTION on a trolley powered by imagination! Nutmeg Junction is a NEW audio theater radio program like the classic “old time radio” programs of the golden age featuring 100% original skits and stories inspired by the legendary programs of the past and showcases musical acts and VIP guests in every episode! We begin airing on WAPJ 89.9 and 105.1 FM in Torrington, CT in April 1st, 2018 at 1pm. The program will be broadcast on WHDD FM 91.9, WHDD AM 1020, WLHV FM 88.1. WBSL FM 91.7 on Monday Nights 7-9pm and rebroadcast on Saturdays 11am!

Here are links to the reviews from last weekend:

'Rock n Roll Redemption' continues at Seven Angels

The musical shows how the Hall of Fame musician took on the Mob, the music business, and his own personal demons to become one of the legendary voices of the Rock and Roll era. Of course, the show features all of Dion's hit songs including "Runaround Sue," "I Wonder Why," "Teenager in Love," "The Wanderer," and finally the more contemplative and beautiful "Abraham, Martin & John."

'A Lesson from Aloes' at Hartford Stage

The story was a gripping one, made even more serious by the historical setting. The metaphor of the resilience of the ever-present aloe plants, as scary as they were to Gladys, was not lost on those paying rapt attention. The older matinee audience fell completely silent at important points and I heard raves as we left the theater.

Coming up this weekend and beyond:

'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' at Square Foot Theatre in Wallingford

Square Foot Theatre strives to give opportunities to performers who might not otherwise have them, and actively encourages everyone interested in a show to audition for roles in their many productions. Their mission is to offer a non judgemental venue for all ages at all levels of experience, in keeping with the vision of the Jamie A. Hulley Foundation.

'Golden Days of Radio' at Mount Carmel Church

The original musical experience takes us behind the scenes of a 1942 Waterbury radio program; it was written by Waterbury's Dave Gardino.

'Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Kids' by Beacon Falls Youth Theater Group

Erin Moffat, who invited me to the show, was the reason that this theatre group in the world to be included in the Wingman Program.

High school musical theater award time continues this week.

Broadway Method Academy Announces Stephen Sondheim Award Nominees

Presenters Announced for Stephen Sondheim Awards on Monday

Wednesday Halo Award WINNERS

Tuesday Halo Award WINNERS

HALO AWARDS 2018 WRAP UP

Another celebration of CT theatre will be held on Monday, June 11, 2018 and I will be there!

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Nancy Sasso Janis has been writing theatre reviews since 2012 as a way to support local theatre venues and she posts reviews of well over 100 productions each year. In 2016, she became a member of the Connecticut Critics Circle. She continues to contribute theatre news, previews, and audition notices to local Patch sites. Reviews of all levels of theatrical productions are posted on Naugatuck Patch and the Patch sites closest to the venue. Follow the reviewer on her Facebook pages Nancy Sasso Janis: Theatre Reviewer and on Twitter @nancysjanis417