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THE 2010 SEASON On Golden Pond  This is the love story of Ethel and Norman Thayer, who are returning to their summer home on Golden Pond for the forty-eighth year. He is a retired professor, nearing eighty, with heart palpitations and a failing memory—but still as tart-tongued, observant and eager for life as ever. Ethel, ten yearsyounger, and the perfect foil for Norman, delights in all the small things that have enriched and continue to enrich their long life together. They are visited by their divorced, middle-aged daughter and her dentist fiancé, who then go off to Europe, leaving his teenage son behind for the summer. The boy quickly becomes the "grandchild" the elderly couple have longed for, and as Norman revels in taking his ward fishing and thrusting good books at him, he also learns some lessons about modern teenage awareness—and slang—in return. In the end, as the summer wanes, so does their brief idyll, and in the final, deeply moving moments of the play, Norman and Ethel are brought even closer together by the incidence of a mild heart attack. Time, they know, is now against them, but the years have been good and, perhaps, another summer on Golden Pond still awaits. THE WILDEST! Hip, Cool & Swinging!
"A scintillating, exciting and energizing revues head and shoulders above the similar "Smokey Joe's Cafe", " Ain't Misbehavin' " and "Mamma Mia". "THE WILDEST !!!" is simply the greatest!" - ShowMag.Com "A blockbuster! - Keely Smith "A swinging good time! Infectious rhythms"- Santa Maria Sun "It'll leave you swingin' out of the theater!"- New Times "Outrageous The audience went wild - It's just THE WILDEST!!!" -Santa Maria Times "THE WILDEST!!!" - "A knockout with the razzle dazzle factors."- Santa Barbara News Press Breaking Legs  The worlds of the Mafia and the theatre clash hilariously when a professorial playwright seeks funding for his new play from the family of a former student. The "family" turn out to be minor Mafia godfathers who are willing to underwrite the play provided they never have to read it. The fact that the lusty, unwed daughter of the house falls in love with the playwright only furthers his involvement with the Mob. "There is a buoyant joy to be had in the comic confrontation between two of the wackiest gangster chieftains ever to wack…" —NY Post. "There are funny lines throughout." —NY Daily News."BREAKING LEGS is a crowd pleaser that should provide an additional layer of enjoyment for people in and of the theatre. It is what comedies on Broadway used to be like not that many years ago. Welcome back." —BackStage. Ain't Misbehavin'  The outrageously prodigious comic and musical soul of 1930s Harlem lives on in this rollicking, swinging, finger snapping revue that is still considered one of Broadway's best. The inimitable Thomas "Fats" Waller rose to international fame during the Golden Age of the Cotton Club, honky tonk dives along Lenox Avenue, rent parties, stride piano players and that jumpin' new beat, Swing. Although not quite a biography,"Ain't Misbehavin'" evokes the delightful humor and infectious energy of this American original as a versatile cast struts, strums and sings the songs he made famous in a career that ranged from uptown clubs to downtown Tin Pan Alley to Hollywood and concert stages in the U.S., Canada and Europe.Five Women Wearing the Same Dress  During an ostentatious wedding reception at a Knoxville, Tennessee, estate, five reluctant, identically clad bridesmaids hide out in an upstairs bedroom, each with her own reason to avoid the proceedings below. As the afternoon wears on, these five very different women joyously discover a common bond in this wickedly funny and touching celebration of the women's spirit. “An irreverent and funny look at the intricacies of friendship and the power of similar dressing. "…[a] wonderfully entertaining play…" -NY Post. "This show is a fresh-as-a-daisy comedy, funny as can be…" -NY Daily News. On Golden Pond 
BERLIN (MAY 28 thru JULY 3, 2010) – The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre is pleased to announce its production of the heartwarming play, ON GOLDEN POND, directed and produced by Kris McMurray, written by Ernest Thompson. This is the love story of Ethel and Norman Thayer, who are returning to their summer home on Golden Pond for the forty-eighth year. He is a retired professor, nearing eighty, with heart palpitations and a failing memory—but still as tart-tongued, observant and eager for life as ever. Ethel, ten years younger, and the perfect foil for Norman, delights in allthe small things that have enriched and continue to enrich their long life together. They are visited by their divorced, middle-aged daughter and her dentist fiancé, who then go off to Europe, leaving his teenage son behind for the summer. The boy quickly becomes the "grandchild" the elderly couple have longed for, and as Norman revels in taking his ward fishing and thrusting good books at him, he also learns some lessons about modern teenage awareness—and slang—in return. In the end, as the summer wanes, so does their brief idyll, and in the final, deeply moving moments of the play, Norman and Ethel are brought even closer together by the incidence of a mild heart attack. Time, they know, is now against them, but the years have been good and, perhaps, another summer on Golden Pond still awaits. Artistic Director Kris McMurray has assembled a talented cast to capture the essence of Golden Pond somewhere deep in Maine. Broadway veteran Carolyn Kirsch and Tom Roohr play the loving couple, Ethel and Norman Thayer. Together they bring to life on stage the love that these two have had for over 48 years. Barbara Horan plays the sensitive daughter who longs to do something right for her father. She brings her boyfriend's son, played by Cole Bruni, to stay with her parent on Golden Pond while she vacations in Europe. The boy could be the key to opening Norman up to new things in his old life. Also featuring David Wall, Joe Vigneri and Vicki Todd, this light hearted family comedy is one not to miss. What exactly is the CT Cabaret Theatre? It is a non-equity professional cabaret theatre that produces Broadway-style musicals and  comedies year-round. Being a cabaret theatre means you sit at cozy round tables where you are invited to bring in whatever you like to eat or drink. Hence our motto being "BRING YOUR OWN, WE'LL PROVIDE THE REST". We do have a small dessert bar that provides a variety of treats and beverages to purchase as well.ON GOLDEN POND runs every Friday and Saturday at 8:00pm from MAY 28th thru JULY 3rd, 2010. Doors open at 7:15pm. Tickets are $30 per person. ALL MAJOR Credit Cards are accepted. CALL TODAY! 860-829-1248, or for more information, visit www.ctcabaret.com. The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre is located just off Route 9 (exit 22: Mill Street) and the Berlin Turnpike. Visit the website for detailed directions.
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This exciting new musical features nearly 40 tunes performed on stage with a live band, including "I've Got You Under My Skin," "Just a Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody," "That Old Black Magic," "Sing, Sing, Sing," and "I Wish You Love." Louis Prima and Keely Smith's musical sounds and style defined an era that has transcended generations and has become timeless in its appeal. THE WILDEST!!! arrives at a moment when Louis Prima, Keely Smith, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and other Las Vegas icons are being idolized as musical heroes. It's also about a unique era - the nightclub years of the late 50's and early 60's. It is a journey to the past that will lead some to new discoveries and others cherished memories.