What is Happening in CT This Weekend

Entertainment List for Nov. 29 for WATR

THEATER

The visually stunning The Lion King tour continues at the Bushnell in Hartford through Dec. 1 only. Great seats still available at bushnell.org Nancy’s review of the tour is posted on Greater Hartford Patch.com. bushnell.org

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Little Women, the play, continues at Arts at Angeloria’s in Southington for a sold out run.

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Santa Story 2 opens on Saturday at the Downtown Cabaret in Bridgeport and runs through Dec. 29. 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

Phoenix Stage Company will present the premiere of Deck the Halls, written by Naugatuck native Tim Phillips. Performances begin on Saturday and run through Dec. 14. Phoenix Stage has invited holiday vendors to show off their wares in the lobby at all performances. Come check out Nancy’s handmade work on opening night. https://www.phoenixstagecompany.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 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
A Ceremony of Carols is Saturday at 7:30 PM in the Hoffman Auditorium at the University of Saint Joseph.
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Jessica Lynn’s A Very Merry Classic Christmas is Saturday at the Warner Theatre in Torrington.

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OTHER EVENTS

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The glittering Holiday Lights opens at Lake Compounce on Friday at 5 p.m. and 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. Say hi to Nancy if you see her on opening night. lakecompounce.com

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Holiday Lights Spectacular at Olde Mistick Village runs from Saturday through Dec. 31.

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Beginning this weekend, visit with Santa at the Shore Line Trolley Museum in East Haven through Dec. 22. shorelinetrolley.org.

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The film “It’s A Wonderful Life” will be presented at The Warner Theatre on Sunday. “The Year Without A Santa Claus,” a free movie will also be presented at The Warner. Come early and meet Santa. warnertheatre.org

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Lyman Orchards is hosting the Winter Lantern Festival starting November 15th - February 9th.

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Community Funeral Home in Prospect will sponsor a Toy Drive to benefit Toys for Tots on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. There will be photos with Santa, a traveling petting zoo and face painting. prospectcommunityfh.com