upcoming SHOWS
Broadway Unplugged
Featuring Derek Klena
Monday, December 16 at 7pm
ACT’s Resident Music Supervisor and Broadway Music Director Bryan Perri sits down at the piano with Broadway star Derek Klena for a one of a kind evening of never before heard stories, great conversation and of course INCREDIBLE singing.
Derek Klena will be starring on Broadway in Alanis Morissette’s highly anticipated new musical, JAGGED LITTLE PILL. He previously originated the role of Dmitry in the recent Broadway adaptation of ANASTASIA. Other Broadway credits include: THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY (OBC), WICKED (Fiyero, 10th Anniversary Company.) Off-Broadway: DOGFIGHT (Second Stage), CARRIE (MCC). Regional: ANASTASIA (Hartford Stage), DINER (Signature Theatre, DTC), UNKNOWN SOLDIER (WTF), HAIRSPRAY (Hollywood Bowl). Derek is also known for his appearances on television in “The Code” (CBS), “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” (Netflix), “Quantico” (ABC), “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” (HBO), “Blue Bloods” (CBS), “Law and Order: SVU” (NBC), and “Carrie Diaries” (CW).
GODSPELL
February 6 - March 8, 2020
Following the success of ACT’s incredible new production of WORKING, comes another Stephen Schwartz (WICKED) musical - GODSPELL. And ACT's version is sure to thrill you! Artistic Director, Daniel C. Levine, reimagines this hit show in a unique and inspiring way. When a group of homeless children are found squatting in an abandoned church that is being readied for demolition, parables from the New Testament spring to life and spread a message of love and light. With songs like “Day By Day”, “By My Side”, and “All Good Gifts”, you will not want to miss this magical and touching production!
Director: Daniel C. Levine
Choreographer: Sara Brians
Music Supervisor: Bryan Perri
Music Director: Danny White
Scenic Designer: Reid Thompson
Costume Designer: Brenda Phelps
Lighting Designer: Jack Mehler
Sound Designer: John Salutz
RATED PG
NICKEL MINES
March 19 - March 29, 2020
The Power of Forgiveness….
Based on the 2006 Lancaster, PA Amish schoolhouse shooting, NICKEL MINES is a non-traditional musical combining spoken dialogue with dance and a powerful original score. NICKEL MINES is an examination of the stories of lives spoken in their own words and a rethinking of the notion of victimhood. NICKEL MINES presents the events of that fateful October morning while making no judgements, professing no morals. The victims, the family of the killer, and the community all have a voice in this new theater. ACT of CT is the first professional theater to premier this fascinating, elegant and moving new musical.
Directed by Andrew Palermo
RATED PG13
FREAKY FRIDAY
May 14 - June 14, 2020
When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to make things right again. FREAKY FRIDAY, a new musical based on the hit Disney film, is a heartfelt, comedic, and unexpectedly emotional update on an American classic. By spending a day in each other's shoes, Katherine and Ellie come to appreciate one another's struggles, learn self-acceptance, and realize the immeasurable love and mutual respect that bond a mother and daughter. With music and lyrics by the TONY Award winning team of Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey, FREAKY FRIDAY has become one of the most popular new musicals of the year!
Director: Mia Walker
Choreographer: Abbey O’Brien
Music Supervisor: Bryan Perri
Scenic Designer: Claire De Liso
Sound Designer: John Salutz