Brendan Fraser To Guest Judge CT Talent Contest In Norwalk

NORWALK, CT — Acclaimed actor Brendan Fraser will make a trip to Norwalk this week to act as a guest judge for Connecticut’s Got Talent 2 at the Wall Street Theater. The event is set to take place Friday, Sept. 28, as WST Artistic Director and host Billy Blanks Jr. takes contestants, judges and audiences on a roller coaster ride of performances and eliminations.

According to a news release, the winner will be announced during the ultimate finale show, and will also receive a $1,000 cash prize and a headlining show at the theater.

Fraser is an award-winning actor best known for films such as "The Mummy," "Journey to the Center of the Earth" and "George of the Jungle," as well as the FX series "Trust." Joining Fraser will be Choreographer Jimmy Locust, Eleven28 Entertainment CEO June Archer and TV Host Donia Duchess among others.

Connecticut’s Got Talent 2 drew in over 400 acts, including comedians, singers, bands, dancers and magicians. Eager contestants took to the stage throughout September, performing in front of a live audience, an at-home audience and a supportive line-up of judges that included entertainment industry professionals, state representatives and local business community leaders.

"The talents, many of whom have never performed in a professional stage environment before, came out in droves," Blanks said in a release. “They completely wowed us, warmed our hearts and inspired us. We want young talent to say that they ‘got their start at the Wall Street Theater.”

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