Connecticut Ballet's TOM SAWYER Set for Ridgefield Playhouse, 1/25

The adventures of Tom, Huck, Becky and Injun Joe in Mark Twain's famous story written right here in Connecticut will be danced by the state's professional ballet company, Connecticut Ballet, at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday, January 25, at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. A perfect intro to story ballet for ages 4-14, this is a tale of a mischievous boy and his friend Huckleberry Finn. This show is part of the Pepsi Children's Series. To round out the day, Piccolo Pizza & Pasta Jazzeria (24 Prospect St., Ridgefield) will serve a free scoop of gelato the day of the show when tickets/stubs are presented. This event is underwritten by Wooster School of Danbury with support from Macaroni Kid. As part of The Playhouse's ongoing outreach program where free tickets are offered to other non-profits, The Union Savings Bank "Arts for Everyone" recipient is Dreams Come True of Western Connecticut.

Set in the 1840s on the Mississippi River, the two boys are introduced as notorious pranksters. Caught in the wrong place at the wrong time, Tom and Huck play games in a cemetery and witness the murder of a townsman. When the wrong man is accused of the crime, Tom is forced to do the right thing and explain to his community what really happened. The movements of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn are alive with excitement and the choreography involves comedic storytelling. This show is perfect for any child to experience and ideal for young dancers and musicians.

For tickets ($20 adults, $15 children), call the box office at 203-438-5795, or order at ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The Ridgefield Playhouse is a not-for-profit arts center located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street, in Ridgefield, CT.