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Shubert Theatre
247 College Street, New Haven
203.562.5666
www.shubert.com
Shubert Box Office Hours: Mondays thru Fridays 9:30am - 5:30pm, open prior to all performances
The Second City - The Cure for The Common Comedy
October 29, 2017
Sunday 6:30pm
Are you sick and tired of jokes that make you feel sick and tired? The famous comedy troupe has the fix with their new show, The Cure for The Common Comedy. Edgy, thought-provoking and always spectacularly funny, The Second City is known for nearly 60 years of political and social satire.
Sacred Heart Academy presents Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
November 3 & 4, 2017
Friday 8:00pm
Saturday 2:00 & 8:00pm
Based on the beloved 1968 motion picture, this family-friendly stage musical is performed by the students of Sacred Heart Academy.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC
November 8-12, 2017
Wednesday & Thursday 7:00pm
Friday & Saturday 2:00 & 7:30pm
Sunday 1:00 & 6:30pm
THE HILLS ARE ALIVE! A brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC is coming to the Shubert Theatre where the original production made its World Premiere in 1959. The spirited, romantic and beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences with its Tony, Grammy and Academy Award winning Best Score, including "My Favorite Things," "Do-Re-Mi," "Climb Ev'ry Mountain," "Edelweiss" and the title song. THE SOUND OF MUSIC features music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, suggested by "The Trapp Family Singers" by Maria Augusta Trapp.
BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY
November 17-18, 2017
Friday 8:00pm
Saturday 2:00pm & 8:00pm
Buddy tells the story of Buddy Holly through his short yet spectacular career, and features the classic songs, "That'll Be The Day," "Not Fade Away," "Oh Boy," Ritchie Valens' "La Bamba," The Big Bopper's "Chantilly Lace" and many more. This show is just Peggy Sue-perb!
Now in its 27th amazing year, the "World's Most Successful Rock 'n' Roll Musical" continues to thrill audiences around the world. Viewed by more than 22 million people worldwide, Buddy opened in London's West End in 1989, and has been seen on Broadway, throughout Canada, the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Germany, Scandinavia, South Africa, the Netherlands and Singapore; winning numerous awards along the way.
The Santaland Diaries by David Sedaris Featuring Ian Galligan as Crumpet
Thanksgiving Weekend: November 24-26, 2017
Friday & Saturday 8:00pm
Sunday 6:00pm
Kick-off the holiday season with this wickedly funny 'one-elf-show' by NPR humorist David Sedaris and featuring Ian Galligan as Crumpet. The Santaland Diaries is based on Sedaris' personal recollections of his days as a Christmas elf at Macy's and offer a witty accounting of elf training, bad Santas and abusive customers.
Murray & Peter present A Drag Queen Christmas
November 30, 2017
Thursday 8:00pm
A Drag Queen Christmas - The Naughty Tour, starring contestants from RuPaul's Drag Race on VH-1, performing live on stage and rocking the catwalk. It's an evening of holiday songs and outstanding drag performances with your favorite queens. Get tour info at DragFans.com
The Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Show featuring Preservation Hall Legacy Horns
December 2, 2017
Saturday 8:00pm
Hailed as "gospel titans" by Rolling Stone, this acclaimed group performs their signature thrilling harmonies, new songs and holiday favorites. In the seven decades since the group first began singing together, they have transcended barriers of race and genre to become one of the most acclaimed and celebrated groups in modern music. The New York Times said they "came to epitomize what is known as jubilee singing, a livelier breed of gospel music."
RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL
The original television classic comes to life!
December 8-10, 2017
Friday 7:00pm
Saturday 10:00am, 1:00 & 4:00pm
Sunday 10:00am & 1:00pm
The beloved TV classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer soars off the screen and onto the stage this holiday season. Come see all of your favorite characters from the special including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph, as they come to life in RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL. It's an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special. Don't miss this wonderful holiday tradition that speaks to the misfit in all of us.
"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" animated television special adapted from a story by Robert L. May and the song by Johnny Marks, music and lyrics by Johnny Marks. All elements © and ™ under license to Character Arts, LLC.
PINKALICIOUS THE MUSICAL
December 29, 2017
Friday 11:00 am & 2:00pm
This one-hour musical is based on the best-selling children's book "Pinkalicious" by Elizabeth Kann and Victoria Kann. In Pinkalicious The Musical, Pinkalicious can't stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents, Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor's office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe - a dream come true for this pink loving enthusiast.
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 Additional Events
Farmers Markets
Many of our regional farmers market are ending this month so don't miss this chance to buy local.
Farmers Markets
Annual Run the Gauntlet 5K Obstacle Race
10/22 8-11 a.m.
City-wide Open Studios
Weekends, through 10/29
Please visit our
calendar
for additional events.
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This newsletter is produced in collaboration with the South Central Regional Council of Governments.
www.scrcog.org
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