CHRISTMAS ON THE ROCKS Returns to TheaterWorks.

Hartford's Smash Holiday Hit Christmas on the Rocks returns to TheaterWorks, November 27 through December 23, 2015- An offbeat collection of twisted holiday tales by John Cariani, Jeffrey Hatcher, Jacques Lamarre, Matthew Lombardo, Theresa Rebeck, Edwin Sanchez and Jonathan Tolins.

Fresh, funny and smart - it's back! Remember watching holiday specials as a kid? Fast-forward to this Christmas Eve. In a rundown local bar chance brings us face to face with a parade of beloved characters from Christmas past - only now they've all grown up! Tiny Tim, Charlie Brown, Cindy Lou Who and a host of other favorites pour out their Christmas woes in this delightful parody. Inspired by our collective holiday memories, CHRISTMAS ON THE ROCKS is back.

Conceived and directed by Producing Artistic Director, Rob Ruggiero, Hartford's newest holiday tradition premiered at TheaterWorks 2 years ago and features 7 well known playwrights each adding their own spin to the canon of holiday traditions past.

Last year Jenn Harris (the woman) and Broadway veteran, Ronn Carroll (the bartender) charmed TheaterWorks' audiences. This year they are joined by Matt Wilkas (the man). Matt, a highly regarded stage actor (Broadway Spiderman), is also well known for his work in the hit indie film GAYBY starring opposite Jenn Harris.

Rob said "I'm so excited to revisit CHRISTMAS ON THE ROCKS. Hartford audiences love this production so much we knew we had to bring it back for a third year. This year we'll add some great new energy with the addition of Matt Wilkas. Matt and Jenn are just terrific together. I'm thrilled to have them here in Hartford."

The production design team includes Michael Schweikardt (Sets), Alejo Vieti (Costumes), John Lasiter (Lights), Michael Miceli (Sound) and Mark Adam Rampeyer (Wigs). Production Manager is C Nikki Mills.

For more information, please visit www.theaterworkshartford.org

TheaterWorks receives program support from Travelers, The Hartford Financial Services Group, J Walton Bissell Foundation, NewAlliance Foundation, George A. and Grace L. Long Foundation and United Technologies Corporation, as well as general support from the Greater Hartford Arts Council, Connecticut Office of the Arts, and Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.

Now in its 30th season, TheaterWorks produces high quality, contemporary theater that is relevant to our audiences, engages a diverse community, and provides insight into the human experience.

Founded in 1985 by Steve Campo, TheaterWorks has produced over 130 plays and presents approximately 225 performances per season.

TheaterWorks also owns and manages the historic 1927-built property at 233 Pearl Street, known as City Arts on Pearl. City Arts provides an affordable home and services to a diverse family of non-profit arts organizations.

TheaterWorks 233 Pearl Street, Hartford, CT 06103

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