Review: ALMOST HEAVEN at Castle Craig Players
by Sean Fallon - Mar 2, 2025
On Saturday, March 1st, I had the pleasure of seeing an extraordinary production of the musical ALMOST HEAVEN, featuring the music of John Denver, as performed by the Castle Craig Players at the Almira F. Stephan Memorial Playhouse in Meriden, CT. This is much more than a tribute concert. This is a theatrical presentation that includes some fascinating biographical information about John Denver’s life. The songs are sung by a highly talented six person cast featuring Kaite Corda, Mason Andrew, Timothy Barton, Bret Bisaillon, Em Kramm, and Sheri Sanders. Orchestrations and vocal arrangements are by Jeff Waxman. The original concept is by Harold Thau. Director Ian Galligan, assisted by Jennifer Del Sole, and music director Marc Sokolson help bring the audience a show that is entertaining for the entire family! As someone who has been a fan of John Denver’s music since I was a very young child, I thoroughly enjoyed this production!
Review: INTO THE WOODS at Castle Craig Players
by Sean Fallon - Jul 31, 2023
On Sunday, July 30th, I had the pleasure of seeing yet another first-rate production put on by the Castle Craig Players at the Almira F. Stephan Memorial Playhouse in Meriden, CT, INTO THE WOODS! This is the first time I have ever seen this show performed live, and it has given me a whole new appreciation for this James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim masterpiece! The brilliant direction of Ian Galligan combines with the musical direction of Nick Ciasullo and choreography of Todd Santa Maria to bring out the best in this stellar cast, and in this musical itself! It is as if the musical was written to be performed by this cast!
Castle Craig Players Venture INTO THE WOODS Beginning July 28
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 6, 2023
The Castle Craig Players will conclude their 30th Anniversary Season with the beloved fairy tale musical Into the Woods. Winner of five Tony Awards, this modern classic by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine runs July 28 through August 13 at the group's intimate Meriden venue!
BWW Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Opera House Players
by Sean Fallon - Nov 4, 2018
For strong performances all around in a well known and emotionally moving tale, I highly recommend BEAUTY AND THE BEAST as produced by the Opera House Players in Enfield, CT. This is the perfect cast for this amazing production.
BWW Review: LIFE COULD BE A DREAM at Connecticut Cabaret Theatre
by Sean Fallon - Apr 23, 2017
An extremely talented cast of five puts on an amazing show with acting, singing, and dancing that brings 1950s and 1960s music, primarily doo-wop, to life in a way that keeps the audience involved and entertained throughout the entire show.
Connecticut Cabaret Theatre Stages THE LAST FIVE YEARS, Now thru 2/13
by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2016
The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre presents the Connecticut premiere of THE LAST FIVE YEARS, a musical with book, music & lyrics by Jason Robert Brown, directed by Kris McMurray and musically directed by Sean Lewis. The production will run tonight, January 8th, through February 13th, 2016, starring Kaite Corda & Nick D'Angelo.
2015 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards - Last Week to Vote!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 24, 2015
Happy Holidays! It's the last week to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!
Connecticut Cabaret Theatre to Stage THE LAST FIVE YEARS, 1/8-2/13
by BWW News Desk - Dec 22, 2015
The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre presents the Connecticut premiere of THE LAST FIVE YEARS, a musical with book, music & lyrics by Jason Robert Brown, directed by Kris McMurray and musically directed by Sean Lewis. The production will run January 8th through February 13th, 2016, starring Kaite Corda & Nick D'Angelo.
Connecticut Cabaret Theatre Stages IT'S A BIRD... IT'S A PLANE... IT'S SUPERMAN, Now thru 5/30
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2015
The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre presents It's a Bird... It's a Plane... It's Superman, a musical comedy based on the comic strip Superman. The show features book by David Newman and Robert Benton, lyrics by Lee Adams, and music by Charles Strouse. Produced and directed by Kris McMurray with musical director Sean Lewis, the production runs tonight, April 17th thru May 30th, 2015.
Connecticut Cabaret Theatre to Stage IT'S A BIRD... IT'S A PLANE... IT'S SUPERMAN, 4/17-5/30
by BWW News Desk - Apr 14, 2015
The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre presents It's a Bird... It's a Plane... It's Superman, a musical comedy based on the comic strip Superman. The show features book by David Newman and Robert Benton, lyrics by Lee Adams, and music by Charles Strouse. Produced and directed by Kris McMurray with musical director Sean Lewis, the production runs April 17th thru May 30th, 2015.