Archive:


Red Riding Hood

March 6- April 11, 2010
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Hansel and Gretel
January 16 - February 21, 2010

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Jimmy Johansmeyer, Maria Vee and Vanessa David.
Jimmy Johansmeyer, Vanessa David and Maria Vee.



The Cornell Gunter Coasters,
The Platters and The Marvelettes

February 26-27, 2010

Photo: The Cornell Gunter Coasters
Photo: The Platters
Photo: The Marvelettes






The Knight Before Christmas
November 14 - December 30, 2009

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THE KNIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, the new musical, arrives at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre Children's Company just in time for the holiday season. Pictured here (l. to r.) are King King (Bert Bernardi of West Haven), Princess Hollianna (Ashley DePascale of West Haven), Sir Loin (Jimmy Johansmeyer of West Haven) and Queen Anne (Marie Vee of New Haven). The show is on stage now through December 30.
THOSE DREADFUL CUPS unlock the clues of the curse in THE KNIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, the new musical onstage now at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre Children's Company through December 30th. Pictured here (l. to r.) are King King (Bert Bernardi of West Haven), Little Hollianna (Emily Ruchalski of Trumbull) and Queen Anne (Maria Vee of New Haven)
Meet the very, very merry court of the Castle Mistletoe in THE KNIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, now playing at the Downtown Cabaret Children's Company through December 30th. Pictured here (l. to r.): Taylor Conat of Milford, Jessica Rahrig of Norwalk, Steve Autore of Fairfield, Bert Bernardi of West Haven, Maria Vee of New Haven, Tim Rinaldi of Ansonia, Lance Gray of Norwalk and Jaime Lauren Morano of Manchester.
Chester, the Jester (center, Matthew Daly of New Jersey) is the center of attention in THE KNIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, on stage now at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre Children's Company through December 30th. Also pictured are King King (Bert Bernardi of West Haven) and Queen Anne (Maria Vee of New Haven).
The Sorceress Jealisa (center, Jimmy Johansmeyer of West Haven) rules the all-singing, all-dancing goblins in The Knight Before Christmas, now onstage at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre Childrens Company through December 30th.
The Sorceress of Skeldergate Shambles is Jealisa! Dowtown Cabaret Children's Company's Jimmy Johansmeyer plays both the hero and the villain in The Knight Before Christmas, now onstage through December 30th.

 

 

The Man in Black:
A Tribute to Johnny Cash

November 6-22, 2009
Fridays at 7:30pm
Saturdays at 5:30pm and 8:30pm
Sundays at 5:30pm

Feature: BroadwayToVegas.com
Feature: Connecticut Post (link)

Review: Tom Holehan
Review: Cindy Cardozo
Blog: Pen and Paper
Blog: News 12
Web: NorwalkPlus.com






 
It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
December 4-13, 2009
Fridays at 7:30pm
Saturdays at 5:30pm and 8:30pm
Sundays at 5:30pm


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"It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play"
Adapted for the Stage by Joe Landry
Directed by Bert Bernardi
Logo Artwork.
   

 


 
Cabaret Movie Nights
Fall 2009

"Sing-Along Grease: Rockin' Rydell Edition" Press Release/PSA
"Sing-Along Sound of Music" Press Release
"The Breakfast Club" Press Release/PSA

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"Rockin Rydell Sing-Along Grease"
Rated PG (1978) 110 minutes
Saturday, September 12 at 5pm & 8pm
Dress as your favorite Greaser and
rock along to your favorite songs with a sing-along!
"Rockin Rydell Sing-Along Grease"
Rated PG (1978) 110 minutes
Saturday, September 12 at 5pm & 8pm
Dress as your favorite Greaser and
rock along to your favorite songs with a sing-along!
"Rockin Rydell Sing-Along Grease"
Rated PG (1978) 110 minutes
Saturday, September 12 at 5pm & 8pm
Dress as your favorite Greaser and
rock along to your favorite songs with a sing-along!
"Rockin Rydell Sing-Along Grease"
Rated PG (1978) 110 minutes
Saturday, September 12 at 5pm & 8pm
Dress as your favorite Greaser and
rock along to your favorite songs with a sing-along!
"Sing-Along Sound of Music"
Rated G (1965) 174 minutes (plus pre-show and intermission)
Saturday, September 26 at 2pm & 7pm
Dress as your favorite character and sing-along
with Maria and the Von Trapp family!
"Sing-Along Sound of Music"
Rated G (1965) 174 minutes (plus pre-show and intermission)
Saturday, September 26 at 2pm & 7pm
Dress as your favorite character and sing-along
with Maria and the Von Trapp family!
"Sing-Along Sound of Music"
Rated G (1965) 174 minutes (plus pre-show and intermission)
Saturday, September 26 at 2pm & 7pm
Dress as your favorite character and sing-along
with Maria and the Von Trapp family!
"The Breakfast Club"
Rated R (1985) 97 minutes
Saturday, October 17 at 5:30pm & 8:30pm
"Saturday, March 24, 1984. Shermer High School, Shermer, Illinois. 60062." A brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess and a criminal.They only met once, but it changed their lives forever.
"Saturday Night Fever"
Rated R (1977) 118 minutes
Thursday, December 31 at 8:30pm
"Where do you go when the record is over..." Ring in the New Year! After-movie party and dancing! Disco Jimmy Cabaret spins all your favorites from the '70s and '80s!
Party favors and prizes for the best '70s and '80s costumes!



Halloween High School 2
April 11 - May 17, 2009

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Meet the class in Room 13 now appearing in Halloween High School 2 at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre now through November 1st.  From left to right: Standing, Professor Pentacle (Shelley Marsh Poggio of Durham), Back Row: Frankie Frankenstein (Lance Anthony of Bridgeport), Virginia Wolf (Shannon Bolcer of Fairfield), Billy Bagabones (Kyle Dobkowski of Milford), Middle Row: Maryellen Strangeblood (Ashley DePascale of West Haven), Dracula Jr. (Kevin William Reed of Monroe), Wanda Witchyteen (Brennyn Langhorn of Norwalk), Front Row: Kharis (Allison Griffith of Easton), Gabriel Ghost (Tim Rinaldi of Ansonia) and Lil' Ghoul ( Jessica Rahrig of Norwalk)

The groovy ghoulies are not so happy with the Lil' Ghoul in Halloween High School 2 now on stage at the Downtown Cabare Theatre Childrens Company through November 1st. Picture here from left to right are Shannon Bolcer of Fairfield, Lance Anthony of Bridgeport, Ashley DePascale of West Haven, Brennyn Langhorn of Norwalk, Jessica Rahrig of Norwalk, Allison Griffith of Easton, Kyle Dobkowski of Milford, Kevin William Reed of Monroe and Tim Rinaldi of Ansonia.


The boys of Halloween High School sing "Go Away Lil' Ghoul" in the new musical Halloween High School 2 now on stage at the Downtown Cabare Theatre Childrens Company through November 1st. Pictured here from left ot right are Kevin William Reed of Monroe, Kyle Dobkowski of Milford, Jessica Rahrig of Norwalk and Tim Rinaldi of West Haven.




Virginia Wolf (left, Shannon Bolcer of Fairfield) tells Maryellen (center, Ashley DePascale of West Haven) that she wants her boyfriend back in Halloween High School 2 now on stage at the Downtown Cabare Theatre Childrens Company through November 1st. She is backed up by the girl-ghouls
Allison Griffith of Easton, Brennyn Langhorn of Norwalk and Jessica Rahrig of Norwalk.



Give me an H! Wanda Witchyteen (right, Brennyn Langhorn of Norwalk) cheers for her school as Professor Pentacle (Shelley Marsh Poggio of Durham) looks on in Halloween High School 2 now on stage at the Downtown Cabare Theatre Childrens Company through November 1st.










Dr. Strangeblood (right, Jimmy Johansmeyer of West Haven) creates a chemical that transforms the student body in Halloween High School 2 now on stage at the Downtown CabaretTheatre Childrens Company through November 1st. Also pictured here, left to right, are Maryellen (Ashley DePascale of West Haven), Frankie (Lance Anthony of Bridgeport) and Professor Pentacle (Shelley Marsh Poggio of Durham)


 


 
Smokey Joe's Cafe:
The Songs of Leiber and Stoller

March 6 - April 19, 2009

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"Smokey Joe's Cafe: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller" at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre March 6 - April 19, 2009.
"Smokey Joe's Cafe: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller" at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre March 6 - April 19, 2009.
   


The Little Mermaid A-Go-Go!
April 11 - May 17, 2009

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Sandy (Ashley DePascale of West Haven) is a little mermaid who meets Milligan (Jeffery James Dinan of Milford) in The Little Mermaid A Go Go, now playing at the Downtown Cabaret Children's Company through May 17.


Sandy (Ashley DePascale of West Haven) considers the magic potion given to her by Lobstashia the Sea Witch (Bert Bernardi of West Haven) in The Little Mermaid A Go Go, now playing at the Downtown Cabaret Children's Company through May 17.




Meet the mermaids! This under water girl group features (l. to r.) Jamie Bernstein of Fairfield, Ashley DePascale of West Haven and Allison Griffith of Redding. Here them sing out in The Little Mermaid A Go Go, now playing at the Downtown Cabaret Children's Company through May 17.


King Crab (Jeff Fulton of Bridgeport) warns his little mermaid (Ashley DePascale of West Haven) not to venture to the beach in The Little Mermaid A Go Go, now playing at the Downtown Cabaret Children's Company through May 17.

Beach Party! Hula Mary (Maria Vee, center) is surrrounded by a beach blanket bingo cast including (l. to r.) Allison Griffith of Redding, Lance Anthony of Bridgeport, Jaime Bernstein of Fairfield, Brennyn Langhorn of Norwalk,Taylor Conant of Milford, Tim Rinaldi of Ansonia, Jeffery James Dinan of Milford and Josh Sousa of Cromwell in The Little Mermaid A Go Go, now playing at the Downtown Cabaret Children's Company through May 17.

Go Crazy!! Meet Little Jimmy Rebel (Jimmy Johansmeyer of West Haven) surrounded by his fans who include (l.to r.) Jeffery James Dinan of Milford, Ashley DePascale of West Haven, Brennyn Langhorn of Norwalk, Tim Rinaldi of Ansonia, Josh Sousa of Cromwell, Taylor Conant of Milford, Allison Griffith of Redding and Jaime Bernstein of Fairfield in The Little Mermaid A Go Go, now playing at the Downtown Cabaret Children's Company through May 17.


Lets Make A Deal! Ashley Depascale (left, of West Haven) Makes a deal with a popular game show host (Jimmy Johansmeyer of West Haven) and his lovely assistant (Maria Vee of Bridgeport) in The Little Mermaid A Go Go, now playing at the Downtown Cabaret Children's Company through May 17.
Duke Daniels (Lance Anthony of Bridgeport) bullies poor Milligan (Jeffery James Dinan of Milford) as the beach bums (l. to r. Josh Sousa of Cromwell,Brennyn Langhorn of Norwalk, Tim Rinaldi of Ansonia and Taylor Connant of Milford) in The Little Mermaid A Go Go, now playing at the Downtown Cabaret Children's Company through May 17.



The Three Little Pigs
February 28 - April 5, 2009

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THE PIGS ARE HERE! Meet The Three Little Pigs and their girlfriend piggies now on stage at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre Children's Company through April 5th. Pictured here from Left to Right, Ashley Depascale of West Haven, Jeffrey James Dinan of Milford, Pamela Nastu Garrett of Huntington, Marc Guerrette of Branford, Maria Vee of Bridgeport and Bert Bernardi of West Haven.
PIGS LOVE PIES in The Three Little Pigs now on stage at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre Childrens Company through April 5th. Pictured here left to right are Bert Bernardi of West Haven, Maria Vee of Bridgeport, Jeffrey James Dinan of Milford, Ashley Depascale of West Haven, Pamela Nastu Garrett of Huntington and Marc Guerrette of Branford.
DELICIOUS! The Big Bad Wolf (Jimmy Johansmeyer of West Haven) tempts three little piggies (l. to r. Pamela Nastu Garrett of Huntington, Maria Vee of Bridgeport and Ashely Depascale of West Haven) in The Three Little Pigs now on stage at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre Childrens Company through April 5th
MAKING' WHOOPIE PIES are some pretty piggies in The Three Little Pigs now on stage at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre Childrens Company through April 5th. Picture here l. to r. are Pamela Nastu Garrett of Huntington, Maria Vee of Bridgeport and Ashley Depascale of West Haven.
MEET THE THREE LITTLE PIGS! The new musical The Three Little Pigs is now on stage at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre Childrens Company through April 5. Pictured here left to right are Marc Guerrette of Branford, Bert Bernardi of West Haven and Jeffrey James Dinan of Milford.
HERE COME THE PIGS! Meet Penny Rae, Paula and Priscilla in The Three Little Pigs now on stage at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre Childrens Company in Bridgeport. Pictured here left to right are Ashely Depascale of West Haven, Maria Vee of Bridgeport and Pamela Nastu Garrett of Huntington.
BEWARE THE BIG BAD WOLF! Jimmy Johansmeyer of West Haven threatens The Three Little Pigs (Marc Guerrette of Branford, Bert Bernardi of West Haven and Jeffrey James Dinan of Milford) in the new musical now on stage at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre Childrens Company in Bridgeport through April 5th.

 


Mini Grey's
"The Adventures of the Dish and the Spoon"

January 17 -February 22, 2009

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"Hey Diddle Diddle" The Cat and the fiddle (Mary Mannix of Stamford) plays a happy tune for the Dish (Maria Vee of Bridgeport) and the Spoon (Bert Bernardi) in Mini Grey's The Adventures of the Dish and the Spoon, a new musical now playing at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre Children's Company through February 22nd.
The Dish ran away with the Spoon...to New York City in Mini Grey's The Adventures of the Dish and the Spoon, a new musical now playing at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre Children's Company through February 22nd. Pictured here, l. to r. are Mary Mannix of Stamford, Jimmy Johansmeyer of West Haven, Bert Bernardi of West Haven, Maria Vee of Bridgeport, Marc Guerrette of Branford and Krissy Dorn of Fairfield
Meet the Dish and the Spoon. Maria Vee of Bridgeport and Bert Bernardi of West Haven enjoy all the thrills and spills in Mini Grey's The Adventures of the Dish and the Spoon, a new musical now playing at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre Children's Company through February 22nd.
Delicious! Its Dish (Maria Vee of Bridgeport) and Spoon (Bert Bernardi of West Haven) in Mini Grey's The Adventures of the Dish and the Spoon, a new musical now playing at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre Children's Company through February 22nd
Shall we? Dare we? They dare! Dish (Maria Vee of Bridgeport) and Spoon (Bert Bernardi of West Haven) run away in Mini Grey's The Adventures of the Dish and the Spoon, a new musical now playing at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre Children's Company through February 22nd.
Cold Hard Cash! Dish and Spoon are tempted by the mighty dollar in Mini Grey's The Adventures of the Dish and the Spoon, a new musical now playing at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre Children's Company through February 22nd. Pictured here l.to r. are Jimmy Johansmeyer of West Haven, Mary Mannix of Stamford, Bert Bernardi of West Haven, Maria Vee of Bridgeport and Marc Guerrette of Branford.
Sharp Characters! Dish and Spoon encounter some dangerous types in Mini Grey's The Adventures of the Dish and the Spoon, a new musical now playing at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre Children's Company through February 22nd. Pictured here l. to r. are Mary Mannix of Stamford, Marc Guerrette of Branford, Maria Vee of Bridgeport, Jimmy Johansmeyer of West Haven and Bert Bernardi of West Haven.
   



The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
November 15 - December 28, 2008

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Jingles (Jeffrey James Dinan of Milford) looks on as the lovely Necile (Ashley DePascale of West Haven) explains the ways of the world to the little Claus (Michael Ell of Trumbull) in THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF SANTA CLAUS now playing at the Downtown Cabaret Children's Company through December 28th.
The Great Ak (Jimmy Johansmeyer of West Haven) shows Young Claus (Tim Rinaldi of Ansonia) the world in THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF SANTA CLAUS now playing at the Downtown Cabaret Children's Company through December 28th.
The Poor Children receive the first toys in THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF SANTA CLAUS now playing at the Downtown Cabaret Children's Company through December 28th. Pictured here l. to r. are Tim Rinaldi of Ansonia, Cathy Cann of Stratford, Michael Ell of Trumbull, Tyler Angotta of Fairfield, Taylor Conant of Milford, Lance Anthony of Bridgeport, Kyle Dobkowski of Milford and Jeffrey James Dinan of Milford.
Necile (Ashely DePascale of West Haven, right) discovers the baby Claus as Queen Zurline (Maria Vee of Bridgeport) and the Great Ak (Jimmy Johansmeyer of West Haven) look on in THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF SANTA CLAUS now playing at the Downtown Cabaret Children's Company through December 28th.
A FANTASY OF LIGHT in THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF SANTA CLAUS now playing at the Downtown Cabaret Children's Company through December 28th. Pictured here l. to r. are Maria Vee of Bridgport, Kyle Dobkowski of Milford, Lance Anthony of Bridgeport, Jimmy Johansmeyer of West Haven, Jeffrey James Dinan of Bridgeport, Andrew Pane of Fairfield and Ashley DePascale of West Haven.
THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF SANTA CLAUS, the new musical is now playing at the Downtown Cabaret Children's Company through December 28th. Pictured here, l. to r. are (back) Tyler Angotta of Fairfield, Lance Anthony of Bridgeport, Cathy Cann of Stratford, Tim Rinaldi of Ansonia and (kneeling) Taylor Connat of Milford and Michael Ell of Trumbull.
Celebrating the holidays in THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF SANTA CLAUS now playing at the Downtown Cabaret Children's Company through December 28th are l. to r. Cathy Cann of Stratford, Tyler Angotto of Fairfield, Michael Ell of Trumbull, Maria Vee of Bridgeport, Pam Garrett of Shelton,
Tim Rinaldi of Ansonia and Taylor Connant of Milford.
   


42nd Street
November 21, 2008 - January 4, 2009

PSA
Hi-Res Photos (as ZIP file)




A Motor City Soul Explosion!
October 10-11, 2008

featuring
G.C. Cameron (The Spinners)
and Glenn Leonard (Motown Legend)



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G.C. Cameron (The Spinners)
G.C. Cameron (The Spinners)
Glenn Leonard (Motown Legend)
“A Motor City Explosion!” featuring former Spinners lead singer G.C. CAMERON and Motown legend GLENN LEONARD.


Halloween High School
October 11 - November 2, 2008

PSA

Professor Pentacle (Maria Vee of Bridgeport) introduces the new girl Maryellen (Ashley DePascale of West Haven) to Frankie (Lance Anthony of Bridgeport) while Virginia Wolf (Mary Mannix of Stamford) looks on in horror. Welcome to "Halloween High School" the new musical now on stage at the Downtown Cabaret through November 2nd.
Professor Pentacle Maria Vee of Bridgport, center) conjures up the spirits in "Halloween High School" the new musical now on stage at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre Children's Company through November 2nd. Also pictured left to right are Ashley DePascale of West Haven, Andrew Pane of Fairfield, Timothy Rinaldi of Ansonia, Josh Sousa of Westbrook, Lance Anthony of Bridgeport, Jaime Bernstein of Fairfield, Mary Mannix of Stamford, Brennyn Langhorn of Norwalk and Jordan Mann of Fairfield.
The boys ( L. to R. Andrew Pane of Fairfield, Tim Rinaldi of Ansonia and Josh Sousa of Westbrook) give Frankie (Lance Anthony of Bridgeport) a lesson in the new musical "Halloween High School" now playing through November 2nd at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre Children's Company.
She's a big, bad wolfgirl! Mary Mannix of Stamford, left, plays the wolfgirl in new musical "Halloween High School" now on stage at the Downtown Cabaret Children's Company through November 2nd. Also pictured are Jordan Mann of Fairfield, Jaime Bernstein of Fairfield and Brennyn Langhorn of Norwalk.
Downtown Cabaret Children's Company favorite Jimmy Johansmeyer of West Haven plays the mysterious
and misunderstood Dr. Strangeblood in "Halloween High School" the new musical now playing through November 2nd.

 




Brad Little Unmasked
Starring Brad Little and Barbara McCulloh

October 18, 2008

Press Release






She Loves You!
Return Engagement: August 15 - September 21, 2008

Calendar Listing


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Alan LeBoeuf’s (front left) first major break was playing the role of Paul McCartney for two years in Broadway's Beatlemania.

John Brosnan (center) has extensive experience playing all the eras of George Harrison’s career - from the early 'black suit' days of The Beatles through his solo career.

David Leon (front right) starred as John Lennon on Broadway in Beatlemania, in the motion picture of “Beatlemania,” as well as on tour.

Carmine Grippo (rear) was born in New Haven, CT, and now resides in Los Angeles. He has appeared on numerous television shows and in concerts as Ringo Starr as well as touring in various Beatle Shows to Japan, Italy, France, Germany, UK, Japan, China, and throughout the United States.

The cast of She Loves You!' at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre
The cast of She Loves You!' at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre
The cast of She Loves You!' at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre
The cast of She Loves You!' at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre



The Ink Spots and The Mills Brothers
August 2, 2008

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The Ink Spots
at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre
The Mills Brothers
at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre


Cindy Summers: One Voice
A Tribue to Patsy Cline, Judy Garland and Karen Carpenter
August 8-10, 2008

Calendar Lising | Press Release

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Cindy Summers as Patsy Cline in Cindy Summers: One Voice at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre
Cindy Summers as Patsy Cline in Cindy Summers: One Voice at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre
Cindy Summers as Patsy Cline in Cindy Summers: One Voice at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre


8-Track, The Sounds of the 70's
April 18 - May 25, 2008

Press Release


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The cast of 8-Track, The Sounds of the 70's ‘Who loves ya' baby?' at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre
(Left to right: Nik Rocklin, Liana Young, Tonya Phillips, Teddey Brown)
‘Everything Is Beautiful' with the cast of 8-Track, The Sounds of the 70's at Downtown Cabaret Theatre (Left to right: Liana Young, Teddey Brown, Nik Rocklin, Tonya Phillips)
Teddey Brown with his best friend in 8-Track, The Sounds of the 70's at Downtown Cabaret Theatre
Teddey Brown pleads "Bus driver please look for me..." in 8-Track, The Sounds of the 70's at Downtown Cabaret Theatre (with Tonya Phillips Staples, left; Liana Young, right)
Teddey Brown, one of the stars of 8-Track, The Sounds of the 70's at Downtown Cabaret Theatre
 



Aladdin
April 12 - May 18, 2008
PSA


The Princess and her Hand Maidens in ALADDIN now on stage at the Downtown Cabaret Children's Company through May 18. Pictured l. to r. are Elissa DeMaria of Fairfield, Jorie Janeway of Wilton, Ashley DePascale of West Haven and Victoria Pedi of Fairfield.

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More fun than a Chinese laundry! Aladdin (left, Eric Pesale) and his brother Wishy Washy (right, Jim Nassef) learn colorful lessons from Widow Twanky (center, Bert Bernardi) in ALADDIN now on stage at the Downtown Cabaret Children's Company through May 18.

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The Widow Twanky (Bert Bernardi) and her dancing laundry detergant (Jorie Janeway) appear in ALADDIN now on stage at the Downtown Cabaret Children's Company through May 18.

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Aladdin (center, Eric Pesale) is tempted by the evil Abanaza (left, Jimmy Johansmeyer) and his assistant, La Choy (right, Maria Vee) in ALADDIN at the Downtown Cabaret Children's Company now through May 18.

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The Most Powerful Man in the World! The Evil Abanaza (Jimmy Johansmeyer) and his assistant La Choy (Maria Vee) scheme in ALADDIN now playing at the Downtown Cabaret Children's Company through May 18.

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Aladdin (left, Eric Pesale) presents the magic lamp to the Princess (Ashley DePascale) and the Emperor (right, Jeffrey Fulton) in ALADDIN now playing at the Downtown Cabaret Children's Company through May 18.

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Aladdin (Eric Pesale) meets a magical genie (Lance Anthony) in ALADDIN, now playing at the Downtown Cabaret Children's Company through May 18.

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Life is like an egg roll in Hong Kong! The new musical ALADDIN is now playing at the Downtown Cabaret Children's Company through May 18. Featured in the cast, (l. to r.) are Elissa DeMaria, Cameron Phillips, Eric Pesale, Jackson Gallati, Brendan Quinn and Victoria Peri.

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The Ugly Duckling
March 1 - April 6, 2008
PSA


The Ugly Duckling (Jim Nassef of Fairfield) comes out of his shell to meet Mother Duck (Mary Mannix of Stamford) in The Ugly Duckling now onstage at the Dowtown Cabaret Children's Company through April 6th

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The Ugly Duckling (Jim Nassef of Fairfield) meets his family (l. to r. Mary Mannix of Stamford, Elissa Demaria of Fairfield, Mary Kate O'Donnell of Trumbull and Kyle Dobkowski of Milford) in The Ugly Duckling now playing at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre Children's Company through April 6th.

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Hans Christian Andersen's THE UGLY DUCKLING comes to life on stage at the Downtown Cabaret Children's Company now through April 6th. Featured in the cast, l. to r. are Mary Mannix of Stamford, Elissa Demaria of Fairfield, Jim Nassef of Fairfield, Mary Kate O'Donnell of Trumbull and Kyle Dobkowski of Milford.

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The Ugly Duckling (Jim Nassef of Fairfield) is not welcome in the Barnyard as Tom Turkey (Jimmy Johansmeyer of West Haven), Mrs. Beakster (Shannon Bolcer of Fairfield) and Mrs. Henny (Maria Vee of Easton) look on. The Ugly Duckling is now on stage at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre through April 6th.

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Pinocchio
January 19 - February 24, 2008
PSA


Meet the strolling players who perform PINOCCHIO
at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre Childrens Company
in Bridgeport. Left to right, Jim Nassef of Fairfield as Arlecchino, Maria Vee of Easton as Columbina, Jimmy Johansmeyer of West Haven as El Capitano, Mary Mannix of Stamford as La Servetta and Bert Bernardi of West Haven as Pantelone. The show runs now through February 24.

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Gepetto (Bert Bernardi of West Haven) and Master Cherry (Jimmy Johansmeyer of West Haven) both desire the magic wood that will one day become Pinocchio as Maria Vee of Easton and Jim Nassef of Fairfield look on. PINOCCHIO plays at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre Childrens Company now through February 24

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Pinocchio (Jim Nassef of Fairfield) is visited by the Lady in the Stars (Maria Vee of Easton and Mary Mannix of Stamford) in PINOCCHIO now playing at the Downtown Cabaret Childrens Company throught February 24.

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Taking the short cut on the road of life are the Cat (Mary Mannix of Stamford), Pinocchio (Jim Nassef of Fairfield) and the Fox (Jimmy Johansmeyer of West Haven) in PINOCCHIO now playing at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre Childrens Company through February 24.

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Papa Gepetto (Bert Bernardi of West Haven) and Pinocchio (Jim Nassef of Fairfield) find themselves in the mouth of a whale in PINOCCHIO now playing at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre through February 24.

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The Cornell Gunter Coasters,
The Platters and The Marvelettes

Friday, February 15 at 7pm and 10pm
Saturday, February 16 at 6 pm and 9 pm

PSA

Photo: The Cornell Gunter Coasters
Photo: The Platters
Photo: The Marvelettes









Auntie Claus
November 17 - December 30, 2007
PSA


Meet the Kringle Family!
The cast of AUNTIE CLAUS includes (standing) Jimmy Johansmeyer of West Haven, Shannon Bolcer of Fairfield, (seated) Rusty Moore of Trumbull and Miranda Card Lampke of New York. The show plays at Downtown Cabaret Theatre Childrens Company through December 30th.

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Auntie Claus, the Musical!
Now playing at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre Children's Company through December 30th. Pictured here are (l. to r.) Jimmy Johansmeyer of West Haven, Rusty Moore of Trumbull, Shannon Bolcer of Fairfield, Miranda Card Lampke of New York, and as Auntie Claus, Pamela Nastu Garrett of Huntington.

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Auntie Claus (Pamela Nastu Garrett of Huntington) gives some words of Christmas wisdom to her
neice Sophie (Miranda Card Lampke of New York) in AUNTIE CLAUS, now playing at Downtown Cabaret Theatre Children's Company through December 30th.

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Auntie Claus, the musical stars Pamela Nastu Garrett of Huntington as the eccentric Auntie who celebrates Christmas all year long! The new musical plays the Downtown Cabaret Theatre Childrens Company now through December 30th

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Auntie Claus, the musical! Auntie Claus (center, Pamela Nastu Garrett of Huntington) holds the attention of the staff of the Bing Cherry Hotel. Surrounding the eccentric Auntie is (l. to r.) Andrew Hendrick of Fairfield, Cameron Phillips of Fairfield, Marc Guerrette of Branford and Lance Anthony of Bridgeport.

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An Elf's work is never done! Sophie (seated, center, Miranda Card Lampke of New York) is surrounded
by Santa's elves in the new musical AUNTIE CLAUS at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre Childrens Company now through December 30th. Also pictured, (l. to r. ) Maria Vee of Easton, Molly Garbe of Fairfield, Cameron Phillips of Fairfield, Andrew Hendrick of Fairfield, Shannon Bolcer of Fairfield, Lance Anthony of Bridgeport and Elissa Demaria of Fairfield.

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Witchy Poo
October 13 - November 4, 2007
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MEET THE WITCHY FAMILY!

From left to right Witchyteen (Molly Garbe of Fairfield), Witchyma (Maria Vee of Easton), WITCHYPA (Jimmy Johansmeyer of West Haven) and Witchypoo (Jaime Bernstein of Fairfield) are one big happy family in "WITCHYPOO" now playing at the Downtown Cabare Theatre Children's Company through November 4th.

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YOU BETTER BE WITCHED!

The cast of WITCHYPOO at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport includes (l. to r.) Maria Vee of Easton, Jimmy Johansmeyer of West Haven, Jaime Bernstein of Fairfield and Molly Garbe of Fairfield. The new musical plays now through November 4th.

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SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR HALLOWEEN!

Mrs Countermeasure (center, Mary Mannix of Stamford) offers a unique Halloween potion to the Witchy family (l. to r. Maria Vee of Easton, Jimmy Johansmeyer of West Haven, Jaime Bernstein of Fairfield and Molly Garbe of Fairfield) in the new musical WITCHYPOO now on stage at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre Childrens Company through November 4th.

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WITCHYPOO!

Molly Garbe of Fairfield (left) tries to get her hands on the book of Pink Magic from her sister (Jaime Bernstein of Fairfield) in the new musical WITCHYPOO, now on stage at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre Children's Company through November 4th.

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Cabaret Nights II

The Downtown Cabaret Theatre presents...

Legendary lead singers of the
Temptations

Saturday, October 6 at 5pm and 8pm
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About Glenn Carl Leonard

Jeri Sager's Broadway
Friday, November 2 at 8pm
Saturday, November 3 at 5pm and 8pm

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A Misty Christmas
featuring Misty Rowe and Cindy Summers

Friday, November 30 at 8pm
Saturday, December 1 at 5pm and 8pm
Saturday, December 8 at 5pm and 8pm

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Beauty and the Beast
April 7 - May 20, 2007

Madame Souflee (Maria Vee of Easton, Right) is the wicked can can girl in the new musical "Beauty and the Beast" now on stage at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre
Children's Company through May 20th. Also pictured, l. to r. are Jessica McNamar of Easton, Shelley Poggio of Durham and Elissa Demaria of Fairfield.

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SHE'S A BEAST!

Caitlin Maloney of New York City plays the Beast in the new musical BEAUTY AND THE BEAST now playing at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport through May 20th. Also pictured, Jimmy Johansmeyer of West Haven who plays the beauty---here named "Beau."

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WELCOME TO THE HOUSE!

The staff of the Beast's castle include l. to r. Chandelier (Marc Guerrette of Branford), Jardin (Jessica McNamara of Easton) and Mrs. Pots And Pans (Maria Vee of Easton) in the new musical BEAUTY AND THE BEAST now playing at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre Children's Company through May 20th.

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Mrs. Pots and Pans (Maria Vee of Easton, center) is the peace maker between Chandelier (Marc Guerrette of Branford, left) and Croissant (Bert Bernardi of West Haven) in the new musical BEAUTY AND THE BEAST now playing at the Downtown Cabaret Theater Children's Company, now through May 20th.

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Cabaret Nights
The Downtown Cabaret Theatre presents

Delisco:
Friday, January 19 at 8:00 p.m., Saturday, January 20 at 5:30 & 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, January 21 at 5:30 p.m.

Brad Little:
Friday, February 23 at 8:00 p.m. & Saturday, February 24 at 5:30 & 8:30 p.m.

Pat McRoberts with Jessica Leigh Brown:
Friday, April 13 at 8:00 p.m. & Saturday, April 14 at 5:30 & 8:30 p.m.

Kirby and Beverly Ward:
Friday, April 20 at 8:00 & Saturday, April 21 at 5:30 & 8:30 p.m.

Cindy Summers:
Friday, August 10 at 8:00 p.m. & Saturday, August 11 at 5:30 & 8:30 p.m.


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Peter Rabbit
Through April 1, 2007

Peter (Christopher Simpson of Shelton) presents Mamma (Vanessa David of Stamford) with a basket full of carrots in PETER RABBIT, now playing at the Downtown Cabaret
Theatre Children's Company through April 1st.

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SWINGING INTO SPRING are (l. to r.) Cottontail (Maria Vee of Easton), Mopsy (Mary Mannix of Stamford), Flopsy (Jimmy Johansmeyer of West Haven) and Peter (Christopher Simpson of Shelton) in PETER RABBIT now playing at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre Children's Company through April 1, 2007.

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SWINGING INTO SPRING are (l. to r.) Cottontail (Maria Vee of Easton), Mopsy (Mary Mannix of Stamford), Flopsy (Jimmy Johansmeyer of West Haven) and Peter (Christopher Simpson of Shelton) in PETER RABBIT now playing at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre Children's Company through April 1, 2007.

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Peter (left, Christopher Simpson) has a close call with Farmer MacGregor (right, Marc Guerrette of Branford) and his wife (Caitlin Chuckta of Monroe) in PETER RABBIT, now playing at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre Children's Company through April 1, 2007.

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New Year's Eve Comedy Bash with Gashole
December 31, 2006 at 8:30pm

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GASHOLE
The deft and demented musical partnership of Karen Mack and Michael Holland have wowed audiences and critics alike, with a mix of harmony and humor that makes them equally at home in a town's music room as in campier club and theatrical venues.

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North Pole Idol
The Downtown Cabaret Theatre Presents
The Connecticut Gay Men's Chorus Hilarious Holiday Show
Saturday, December 3, 5:30 & 8:30

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Christmas in Candyland 2:
Lord Licorice's Revenge

November 18 – December 23, 2006
All of your favorite Candyland characters are back along with some brand new confection for this fun-filled adventure.
Sponsored by Unilever

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Queen Frostine (Maria Vee of Easton) and King Candy (Bert Bernardi of West Haven) have lots of sweet surprises in store in CHRISTMAS IN CANDYLAND 2: LORD LICORICE'S REVENGE

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Cinderella Skeleton
WORLD PREMIERE!
September 30 - November 5, 2006
Robert San Souci's award-winning book comes to life for the first time! A fantastical graveyard is the setting for this unique, fresh and fun telling of Cinderella's story.
Sponsored by GE

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The citizens of Boneyard Acres come to life in CINDERELLA SKELETON, a new musical based on the book by Robert D. San Souci now playing at the Downtown Cabaret Children's Company through November 5th.

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The fairy (Maria Vee of Easton) uses her magical wand to send Cinderella (Mary Mannix of Stamford) to the ball in the new musical CINDERELLA SKELETON based on the book by Robert D. San Souci now playing at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre Children's Company through November 5th.

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Prince Charnal (center, Billy DiCrosta of West Haven) finds Cinderella's foot as the Queen (Catilin Chuckta of Monroe) and the Footman (Marc Guerrette of Branford) look on in the new musical CINDERELLA SKELETON now playing at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre Children's Company through November 5th.

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YOU MAKE ME DECOMPOSE sings Prince Charnal (Billy DiCrosta of West Haven) to Cinderella (Mary Mannix of Stamford) in the new musical CINDERELLA SKELETON based on the book by Robert D. San Souci now playing at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre Children's Company through November 5th.

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TO DIE FOR! Stepmother Skreech (left,Bert Bernardi of West Haven), and Stepsisters Tall Bony Jane (center, Jimmy Johansmeyer of West Haven) and Gristlene (Matthew Daly of New York City) are the baddies in the new musical CINDERELLA SKELETON based on the book by Robert D. San Souci now playing at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre Children's Company through November 5th.

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TO DIE FOR! Stepmother Skreech (left,Bert Bernardi of West Haven), and Stepsisters Tall Bony Jane (center, Jimmy Johansmeyer of West Haven) and Gristlene (Matthew Daly of New York City) are the baddies in the new musical CINDERELLA SKELETON based on the book by Robert D. San Souci now playing at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre Children's Company through November 5th.

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“APPROACH IF YOU DARE
YOU BETTER BEST BEWARE”

Left alone in the foggy misty graveyard, a quite magical place, is Cinderella Skeleton as she sings, “If I could go to the ball, just think how happy I would be”.

Cinderella Skeleton is played by Mary Mannix of Stamford.

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“APPROACH IF YOU DARE
YOU BETTER BEST BEWARE”

Left alone in the foggy misty graveyard, a quite magical place, is Cinderella Skeleton as she sings, “If I could go to the ball, just think how happy I would be”.

Cinderella Skeleton is played by Mary Mannix of Stamford.

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“APPROACH IF YOU DARE
YOU BETTER BEST BEWARE”

Left alone in the foggy misty graveyard, a quite magical place, is Cinderella Skeleton as she sings, “If I could go to the ball, just think how happy I would be”.

Cinderella Skeleton is played by Mary Mannix of Stamford.

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