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West Hartford's Playhouse on Park to Stage [title of show]

That’s not a typo because the next production in the Mainstage Series show at West Hartford’s Playhouse on Park is [title of show] – a musical about two guys writing a musical.

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Ever wonder what it’s like to write a musical? Come see for yourself when [title of show], by Jeff Bowen and Hunter Bell, opens at Playhouse on Park! Opening night is Friday, Jan. 13, at 8 p.m., complimentary with a pre-performance wine and cheese reception from 7-8 p.mPreview performances are Jan. 11 and 12, with all tickets priced at $17.50!

This 2009 Tony Award-nominated musical follows two struggling writers Jeff Bowen (Music and Lyrics) and Hunter Bell (Book) as they decide to write an original musical and submit it to a festival. However, the deadline for submissions is a just three weeks away. With nothing to lose, they gather their friendsSusan, Heidi and Larry and set off on a unique musical adventure. Audience members will delight in this musical about a musical as it takes shape before their very eyes in the span of 90 minutes.

Featured in this production are Miles Jacoby (Broadway: Elder Price Standby THE BOOK OF MORMON; First National Tours: Elder Price Standby THE BOOK OF MORMON, Bob Gaudio JERSEY BOYS) making his Playhouse on Park Debut as Jeff, Peej Mele (Playhouse on Park: Peter PINKALICIOUS! Bobby A CHORUS LINE, HAIR) as Hunter, Ashley Brooke (National Tour/Las Vegas Premiere: Jen THE D* WORD; Allentown Shakespeare in the Park: Bianca OTHELLO) making herPlayhouse on Park Debut as Susan, and Amanda Forker (Playhouse on Park: Mrs. Pinkerton PINKALICIOUS THE MUSICAL; La Comedia Dinner Theatre: Miss Andrews DISNEY’S MARY POPPINS) as Heidi.

[title of show] runs through Jan. 29, with previews on Jan. 11 and 12. A free to the public Open Mic Night will be held on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017 after the show! In addition, there is a talk back with the cast after Sunday matinees.  

Individual tickets are on sale now, ranging from $40 to $50. Seniors, Students, and Let’s Go Arts Member discounts are available. All seats are reserved. Contact the box office for details on group sales and/or to learn how to save 15 percent over individual ticket sales by purchasing a 5-show subscription for the remainder of Season Eight. The 5-show subscription includes: [title of show], A Moon for the Misbegotten, stop/time dance theater’s Rockin’ the Forest, and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) – Revised Edition.

For tickets or more information, call the box office at 860-523-5900 x10 or visit www.playhouseonpark.org. Playhouse on Park is located at 244 Park Rd., West Hartford, CT 06119. 

Peej Mele. Submitted photo

Peej Mele. Submitted photo

Miles Jacoby. Submitted photo

Miles Jacoby. Submitted photo

Ashley Brooke. Submitted photo

Ashley Brooke. Submitted photo

Amanda Forker. Submitted photo

Amanda Forker. Submitted photo

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