Arts & Entertainment

Playhouse On Park Hosting 'Sensory' Performance Of 'Dr. Wonderful'

A special sensory friendly performance of "Dr. Wonderful" is on tap at Playhouse on Park as part of a run in April and May.

A special sensory friendly performance of "Dr. Wonderful" is on tap at Playhouse on Park as part of a run in April and May.
A special sensory friendly performance of "Dr. Wonderful" is on tap at Playhouse on Park as part of a run in April and May. (Meredith Longo/Playhouse on Park PR )

WEST HARTFORD, CT — "The Amazing Adventures of Dr. Wonderful (and Her Dog)" is scheduled to run at Playhouse on Park from April 23 through May 1.

A sensory friendly performance is on tap for April 30 at 10am. Tickets are $10 for reserved seating.

The sensory friendly performance is sponsored by the Miracle League of Connecticut. The production is a part of Playhouse on Park’s Theatre for Young Audiences series.

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The book and lyrics are by Lauren Gunderson, with music by Bree Lowdermilk. The show is directed and choreographed by Moira O’Sullivan, with music direction by Robert James Tomasulo.

The show is a mystery science musical for young audiences — a flight through the solar system with Dr. Wonderful and her amazing adventure team of Newton (the dog), Ben (the human), and Mom (the Mom). Girl-detective-noir meets science-geek-chic a a "super cool" astronomical musical theater event that takes audiences across the universe with fun, flair, and science.

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Playhouse on Park is managed under the direction of Playhouse Theatre Group, Inc.. Playhouse on Park is Greater Hartford’s own renowned, professional theater that offers a wide range of thought-provoking, inspiring and thoroughly enjoyable productions that leave audiences often smiling, sometimes crying, and always talking about what they have just experienced.

The Miracle League of CT is a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to providing recreational and sporting opportunities for children with physical and or cognitive challenges at accessible facilities.

Vaccination card checks and masks are not required. However, masks are strongly encouraged.

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For more information or tickets, call the box office at 860-523-5900 x10 or visit www.playhouseonpark.org. Playhouse on Park is located at 244 Park Road, West Hartford, CT 06119.

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