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‘WINTER WONDERETTES’ Opens at the Sherman Playhouse on November 30
A Marvelous Holiday Show, 'WINTER WONDERETTES' Opens at the Sherman Playhouse on November 30
A Marvelous Holiday Show, ‘WINTER WONDERETTES’ Opens at the Sherman Playhouse on November 30
SHERMAN, CONN. – Get ready for the holiday show of the season!
On Saturday, November 30, The Sherman Playhouse will open its final production of the 2024 season – and it’s just the thing to get your holidays off to a swinging start! Bradford Blake and Charles Smith, Director and Music Director respectively, bring WINTER WONDERETTES to the Sherman stage. Written & Created by Roger Bean, with Vocal Arrangements by Roger Bean & Brian Baker, and Musical Arrangements by Brian Baker, this feel-good musical treat for the whole family runs for 4 weekends through to December 21.
The Wonderettes are back! This seasonal celebration finds the girls entertaining at the annual Harper’s Hardware Holiday Party. When Santa turns up missing, the girls use their talent and creative ingenuity to save the holiday party!
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Featuring great ’60s versions of holiday classics such as “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Run, Rudolph, Run,” and “Winter Wonderland,” the result is, of course, marvelous! This energetic and glittering holiday package is guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages.
Anyone who knows the Connecticut theatre scene also knows that any ‘Brad Blake’ production is must-see. In WINTER WONDERETTES Mr. Blake delivers the fun in his trademark style, exuberance, and top-quality musical performance. His partner in all this is Charles Smith, equally well known in our region for masterful music direction – assembling and leading for this show a 5-piece band who will be playing live on stage!
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And what of the titular Wonderettes? All that need be said is that Brad always finds top talent – and this cast is no exception. 4 young ladies with exceptional voices, delivering energetic and fun versions of holiday classics with powerful vocals and beautiful harmonies! So, let’s meet them:Renee Browne of Patterson NY plays Missy. Renee was most recently Vocal Director for ANYTHING GOES at Brewster High School. Jazzy Cores of Redding CT plays Cindy Lou. She has been very active this year, appearing in GREASE at Musicals at Richter and RENT at the Wilton Playshop. Jacquelyn Schultz of Fairfield CT is Betty Jean. Jacquelyn recently returned to the stage as Jan in GREASE at the Wilton Playshop. And another Musicals at Richter regular, Daisy Stott of Brookfield CT plays Suzy. She’s no stranger to Mr Blake’s productions, having worked with him and Charles or over 10 years!
Steve Stott, the Sherman Players President, and WINTER WONDERETTES Producer says, “This show is perfect for the holidays in just about every way. It has all the pizzazz we expect from Brad along with sharp stylish costumes and a set that’ll take you straight back to 60’s small-town America. But, of course, best of all are the Wonderettes themselves – smart, funny and with incredible voices. You’ll laugh, you’ll cheer, you’ll rock around the Christmas tree!”
Helping to bring the sparkle and shine to WINTER WONDERETTES is the Playhouse production team: Patricia Abby Berg (Stage Manager), Al Chiappetta (Technical Director and Lighting Designer), ‘Krispy’ Kreho (Set Design), Nelson Fall (Set Construction), Dave White and Roy Carch (Sound), and Terry Hawley and Gillian Desjardins (Costumes).
WINTER WONDERETTES runs November 30 & December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 at 8:00 p.m. on Fridays & Saturdays, with three 2:00 p.m. Sunday matinees on December 1, 8 and 15.
Reservations can be made online at www.ticketleap.events/tickets/shermanplayers/winter-wonderettes or by calling the box office at (860) 354-3622.
Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for under 13s or Students carrying valid ID. WINTER WONDERETTES is suitable for all ages.
And watch out on shermanplayers.org and Social Media for information on the final dress rehearsal preview night. The date for this is still to be determined.
The Gala Opening Night of WINTER WONDERETTES will also feature the unveiling of The Sherman Players 2025 Season!
Before WINTER WONDERETTES opens, the Playhouse will be hosting two of its regular special events – THE COLD LEMONADE PLAY READING SERIES returns on Saturday November 16, and the highly popular PLAYHOUSE KARAOKE, hosted by Summit Entertainments’ Jim Fairchild, will be Saturday November 23.
The Sherman Players Inc. is a non-profit, non-union theater company located at The Sherman Playhouse, 5 Route 39 North (between the Fire House and Mallory Town Hall) in Sherman, CT. Great Theatre is Closer Than You Think!
