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Newtown kids to perform with Broadway stars in two productions

Two shows with some Broadway stars and Newtown area kids will be performed in Newtown starting tonight.  The 12.14 Foundation, which was created to promote healing and strength through the performing arts, did a production of Seussical the Musical last year.   Michael Unger says this year A ROCKIN' Midsummer Night's Dream has been written especially for Newtown.

 

The world premiere of A ROCKIN' Midsummer Night's Dream is a new musical version adapted by Michael Unger and Eric Svejcar with a score by Mr. Svejcar. Joining the Newtown children in this production are Broadway stars Marla Mindelle (Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Sister Act), Clark Thorell (Hairspray, 2012 Annie revival) and Saum Eskandani (Disaster!, A Year With Frog and Toad).

 

The first show A ROCKIN' Midsummer Night's Dream, a world premiere adaptation of one of Shakespeare's favorite plays will be performed on August 1st at 7PM, August 2nd at 2PM and 7PM , August 3rd at 2PM, August 8th at 7PM, August 9th at 2PM and 7PM and August 10th at 5PM.

 

The Foundation will also be performing The 101 Dalmatians Musical later this summer.  That show has been especially adapted for Newtown as well. 

 

The venue for both productions is Newtown High School (12 Berkshire Road, Newtown, CT) and ticket prices range from $22.50 to $30.00.

 

As was the case with Seussical, there are approximately 20 Newtown students apprenticing backstage to learn from the team of Broadway professionals participating in this production. The orchestra will also include Newtown-area parents and students.

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