Dave Wall

Hey y'all!  On November 30, I had the pleasure of seeing my favorite Connecticut Cabaret Theatre show of 2019, which is my outright favorite live comedy I have seen in 2019, A GOOD OLD FASHIONED REDNECK COUNTRY CHRISTMAS!  This comedy by Kristine Bauske had this packed theatre laughing all throughout the show.  Director Kris McMurray has found a stellar cast featuring many Connecticut Cabaret Theatre favorites, and continues to bring out the best in them all.   Every actor and actress in this production does so well that it feels like they truly have become their character on stage, something particularly impressive among cast members who we have previously seen also excel in other roles, some that are very different from these roles.

On Friday, August 23, I had the pleasure of seeing the A.R. Gurney comedy SYLVIA at the Connecticut Cabaret Theatre in Berlin, CT.  Director Kris McMurray has yet again found an excellent play to produce, and the perfect cast to perform the characters.   The highly entertained packed house at this opening night of Connecticut Cabaret Theatre's first show of its 22nd year reflects the consistency of first rate shows that audiences have come to expect at the Connecticut Cabaret Theatre.  

It's a Marriage vs. Dog! Greg (played by Michael Gilbride) and Kate (played by Barbara Horan) have moved to Manhattan. Greg's career as a financial trader is winding down, while Kate's career, as a public school English teacher, is beginning to offer her more opportunities. Greg brings home a dog he found in the parka?"or that has found hima?"bearing only the name 'Sylvia' (portrayed by Ashley Ayala) on her name tag.

It's a Marriage vs. Dog! Greg (played by Michael Gilbride) and Kate (played by Barbara Horan) have moved to Manhattan. Greg's career as a financial trader is winding down, while Kate's career, as a public school English teacher, is beginning to offer her more opportunities. Greg brings home a dog he found in the parka?"or that has found hima?"bearing only the name 'Sylvia' (portrayed by Ashley Ayala) on her name tag.

On Saturday, June 29, I had the pleasure of seeing another first-rate production at the Connecticut Cabaret Theatre in Berlin, CT, CALENDAR GIRLS. Based on a true story, this comedy is written by Tim Firth. As director, Kris McMurray continues to bring out the best in this stellar cast that includes many familiar faces within Connecticut Cabaret Theatre.

Based on the true story and the 2003 movie of the same name, Calendar Girls is a hilarious yet touching production, sure to warm your heart!. When Annie's husband John dies, she and best friend Chris resolve to raise money for a new settee in the local hospital waiting room. They manage to persuade four fellow ladies social members to pose nude with them for an 'alternative' calendar, with a little help from hospital porter and amateur photographer Lawrence. The news of the women's charitable venture spreads like wildfire, and hordes of press descend on the small town. The calendar is a success, but Chris and Annie's friendship is put to the test under the strain of their new-found fame.

WAIT UNTIL DARK delivers suspense and mystery, a great show for people who are looking for a well performed theatrical experience that is a break from the more common musicals, comedies, and dramas.

A hilarious farce, adapted by Steve Martin, comes to life on the stage of the Connecticut Cabaret Theatre! This first-rate production will have you laughing from start to finish. An excellent cast brings the characters to life and draws the audience in to this amazing show!

Theo Maske has an unusual problem, his wife's underpants won't stay on. One Sunday morning they fall to her ankles right in the middle of town--a public scandal! Mortified, Theo swears to keep her at home until she can find some less unruly undies. Amid this chaos, two infatuated men, a dapper poet and a whiny hypochondriac want to rent the spare room in the Markes' home. Oblivious of their amorous objectives, Theo splits the room between them. In which the prospective lodgers now have some underlying surprises of their own.   Don't get caught with your pants down. Especially not your underpants.

NANA'S NAUGHTY KNICKERS is a comedy that has the audience laughing from start to finish, with brilliant acting performances highlighted by the three lead actresses who make an amazing comedy trio. I highly recommend this show.

Bridget and her Grandmother are about to become roommates. However, what Bridget saw as a unique opportunity to stay with her favorite Nana in New York for the summer quickly turns into an experience she'll never forget. It seems her sweet Grandma is running an illegal boutique from her apartment, selling hand-made naughty knickers to every senior citizen in the five borough area! Will Bridget be able to handle all the excitement? Will her Nana get arrested or worse - evicted!

Richard Sherman, played by Alex Papacoda, has shipped his wife Helen, played by Maria Pompile, and son off on summer vacation.

There's always time to remember this funny and romantic tale about a boy, a girl, their two fathers and a love that grows with each season. At the heart of this breathtaking show lies poetry and subtle theatrical sophistication with purity and simplicity. 

The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre presents Connecticut Premiere of Rowan & Martin's Laugh In, Based on the Sketch Comedy Television Program, By Ed Friendly and George Schlatter, Directed by Kris McMurray, September 18th thru October 24th, 2015.

When Panda Express Executive Chef Andy Kao created the Original Orange Chicken recipe in 1987, no one could have predicted how deeply America would fall in love. Sweet and crispy with a touch of heat, the combination of flavors struck a chord with people in a way that few dishes do. Today, more than 70 million pounds of Orange Chicken are served each year - that's about four pieces for each man, woman and child in the United States. To celebrate this beloved dish, Panda Express is taking it on the road to thank fans in person.

The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre is proud to be the first theatre company in Connecticut to be performing David Rodgers' The Beverly Hillbillies. Join all your favorites from the '60s TV comedy. The production will run October 17 through November 22, 2014, directed by Kris McMurray. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast!

Brooklyn Rundfunk Orkestrata's 'The Hills Are Alive,' out March 8th, 2011 from Canal Records, is a bold adaptation of the iconic songs from Rodgers and Hammerstein's score to the beloved Broadway and Hollywood musical 'The Sound Of Music.'

Brooklyn Rundfunk Orkestrata Mashes "The Jackson Five" With "The von Trapp Seven,' Injects Rodgers & Hammerstein Standards with Classic Rock Riffs