HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOHN! A Multi-Media Celebration of John Lennon’s 70th Birthday
Sneak Preview of the new movie Nowhere Boy starring Aaron Johnson (Kick-Ass) and Kristin Scott Thomas (The English Patient & Four Weddings And A Funeral
Plus! Live in concert, The Quarrymen - the band that became The Beatles.
2010 Manhattan Short Film Festival
Thu. Sep. 30 10
You be the Judge!
View and then vote for the Best Short Film of 2010 in this global film festival with 200 theaters spanning six continents!
Marc Cohn
Sat. Oct. 02 10
The singer/songwriter behind the Grammy-winning, platinum-selling “Walking in Memphis" – makes his Garde debut with an evening of his greatest hits!
Remember Lennon: Imagine 70
Sun. Oct. 10 10
A very special tribute concert - starring the great John Lennon impersonator Peter Gendron - honoring the former Beatle who would have turned 70 years of age on October 9th, 2010.
We The People
Thu. Oct. 14 10
Bob’s Discount Furniture Schooltime Performance Series presents We The People
An all-new Theatreworks USA’s musical that brings American Civics lessons to life and promises to make Social Studies exciting and accessible. Grades 4–8.
To reserve tickets call the Box Office at 860-444-7373, ext 1.
The Four Bitchin' Babes
Fri. Oct. 15 10
The Four Bitchin’ Babes presents DIVA NATION... where Music, Laughter and Girlfriends Reign!
Starring: Sally Fingerett, Debi Smith, Nancy Moran & Deirdre Flint
This Fabulous Female Folkestra of four hysterically funny and multi-talented musicians is NOT JUST A MUSICAL REVUE…IT’S A STATE OF MIND!
Beatlegras
Sat. Oct. 23 10
in the Oasis Room Bands have been covering Beatles tunes for decades, but none like this talented trio.
Imagine the music of the Fab Four shaken up with infusions of bluegrass and jazz and topped off with a classical twist. The result: a satisfying musical cocktail called beatlegras.
Dinner: Madama Butterfly
Thu. Oct. 28 10
Enjoy a gourmet dinner in the intimate Garde Oasis Room at 5:30 pm before Madama Butterfly catered by A Thyme to Cook.
Puccini's Madama Butterfly
Thu. Oct. 28 10
The Garde Opera Series presents
the internationally acclaimed Teatro Lirico d'Europa production of Puccini's classic opera masterpiece with full orchestra and English subtitles.
Preceded by a gourmet opera dinner in the Oasis Room.
Get The Led Out
Sat. Oct. 30 10
THE AMERICAN LED ZEPPELIN
GET THE LED OUT brings the recorded music of legendary British supergroup Led Zeppelin in all their depth and glory to the live concert stage with the studio overdubs that Zeppelin themselves never performed live.
CSI: Live
Fri. Nov. 05 10 To Fri. Nov. 05 10
Bob’s Discount Furniture Schooltime Performance Series MAD SCIENCE presents CSI: Live
Mad Science sparks imaginative learning and science education in this exciting, interactive journey through the fascinating world of crime scene investigations. Grades 3 – 9.
To reserve tickets call the Box Office at 860-444-7373, ext 1.
Julian Lage Group
Fri. Nov. 05 10
in the Oasis Room
This amazing child prodigy guitarist has, at the age of 22, become an international phenomenon, having played with Carlos Santana, Pat Metheny, Herbie Hancock, Gary Burton, David Grisman, and Mark O'Connor among others. Julian performs in the intimate Oasis Room with his amazing band including sax, bass, cello, percussion and guitar.
Presented with Kitchings Productions
Monty Python's Spamalot
Sun. Nov. 07 10 To Sun. Nov. 07 10
CITIZENS BANK BROADWAY SERIES The Tony Award-winning outrageous musical comedy based on the film classic "Monty Python and The Holy Grail"
Danielle Ate The Sandwich
Mon. Nov. 08 10
in the Oasis Room
Described as "Joni Mitchell meets Sarah Silverman," YouTube phenomenon Danielle "Ate the Sandwich" Anderson comes to the Oasis Room armed with a ukulele, loads of original songs and a wicked sense of humor.
The Berenstain Bears
Fri. Nov. 12 10 To Fri. Nov. 12 10
Bob’s Discount Furniture Schooltime Performance Series
Matt Murphy Productions The Berenstain Bears in Family Matters, The Musical
Matt Murphy Productions presents a fun-filled new musical that weaves together three of Stan and Jan Berenstain's most popular books. Grades K - 3.
To reserve tickets call the Box Office at 860-444-7373, ext 1.
New Orleans Nights
Sat. Nov. 13 10
Three giants of the New Orleans Sound: 1998 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Allen Toussaint, Grammy-winning young jazz trumpeter Nicholas Payton, and the "house band"of New Orleans, The Joe Krown Trio.
Presented with Kitchings Productions
Taylor Eigsti Trio
Fri. Nov. 19 10
in the Oasis Room
The 23 year old pianist-composer-bandleader Taylor Eigsti, released one of the most talked about jazz records Lucky to Be Me (Concord), made the Downbeat Critic's Poll for two years in a row, was featured in his own BET Television special, and was nominated for two GRAMMY awards. Eigsti has been recognized world-wide for his innovative, intense improvisation, and his unique electrifying rhythmic touch.
Presented with Kitchings Productions
Virtually Me
Tue. Nov. 23 10
Bob’s Discount Furniture Schooltime Performance Series
Matt Murphy Productions Virtually Me!
A NEW MUSICAL! Cyber-bullying and technology abuse have become two of the biggest issues facing students today. Virtually Me! tackles these issues head-on in this fun, rockin’ new musical. Grades 4 – 9.
To reserve tickets call the Box Office at 860-444-7373, ext 1.
The Magic Flute
Fri. Dec. 03 10
The Garde Opera Series presents
the Connecticut Lyric Opera production of Mozart's enchanting fairy tale The Magic Flute, presented with English dialogue and German singing with translated supertitles.
Cirque Le Masque
Fri. Dec. 17 10 To Sat. Dec. 18 10
CITIZENS BANK BROADWAY SERIES Special An exciting new dimension in European-style circus arts! Winner of the Best Modern Circus Award.
Tales of A Fourth Grade Nothing
Mon. Jan. 24 11 To Mon. Jan. 24 11
Bob’s Discount Furniture Schooltime Performance Series presents Tales of a Fouth Grade Nothing
Nine-year-old Peter Hatcher’s life would be sweet if it weren’t for Fudge, his toddler terror of a brother. Two Beans Productions captures the humor, sibling rivalry and elementary school angst of Judy Blume’s book in their play Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing! Grades K – 4.
To reserve tickets call the Box Office at 860-444-7373, ext 1.
Dinner: Lucia Di Lammermoor
Tue. Feb. 08 11
Enjoy a gourmet dinner in the intimate Garde Oasis Room at 5:30 pm before Lucia di Lammermoor catered by Ocean Blue Catering.
Donizetti's Lucia Di Lammermoor
Tue. Feb. 08 11
The Garde Opera Series presents
the internationally acclaimed Teatro Lirico d'Europa production of Donizetti's Lucia DiLammermoor, one of the most performed operas in North America, and featuring opera's most challenging role - a young woman driven to madness by love and politics. Presented with full orchestra and English subtitles.
Preceded by a gourmet opera dinner in the Oasis Room.
Duck For President
Wed. Feb. 09 11 To Wed. Feb. 09 11
Bob’s Discount Furniture Schooltime Performance Series
Duck for President, Fancy Nancy & Other Story Books
All-new Theatreworks USA revue featuring mini-musicals based on best-selling children’s books. Grades K - 4.
To reserve tickets call the Box Office at 860-444-7373, ext 1.
Hot Tuna Blues
Sat. Feb. 12 11
Starring: Hot Tuna Charlie Musselwhite Jim Lauderdale
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The Color Purple
Sun. Feb. 27 11 To Sun. Feb. 27 11
CITIZENS BANK BROADWAY SERIES Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the moving film by Steven Spielberg.
Altan
Sun. Mar. 20 11
Over more than 25 years, Altan has become one of the most important live acts to play traditional Irish music in Ireland and on the World stage. The Boston Globe has described them as “The hottest group in the Celtic realm!"
The Wizard of OZ
Mon. Mar. 28 11 To Tue. Mar. 29 11
CITIZENS BANK BROADWAY SERIES A spectacular production of the greatest family musical of all time!
ON SALE NOW ONLY AS PART OF THE 2010-11 CITIZENS BANK BROADWAY SERIES: Monty Python's Spamalot, The Color Purple, Wizard of Oz, Spring Awakening, Beauty and the Beast, and Cirque le Masque
George Wein presents Piano Jazz Summit Uniting Three Generations of Solo Virtuoso Jazz Pianists on One Stage
Featuring the legendary hard pop jazz pianist Cedar Walton, two-time Grammy nominee Jacky Terrasson, and keyboardist-composer Hiromi Uehara.
Presented with Kitchings Productions
If You Give A Mouse A Cookie
Wed. Apr. 06 11 To Wed. Apr. 06 11
Bob’s Discount Furniture Schooltime Performance Series
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and Other Story Books
Eight delightful stories come to life in Theatreworks USA’s musical revue. Performed by a multi-racial cast, the stories represent various issues, themes and ideas relevant to a broad and diverse audience of children. Grades K – 4.
To reserve tickets call the Box Office at 860-444-7373, ext 1.
Swan Lake
Fri. Apr. 08 11
Russian National Ballet Theatre's SWAN LAKE
The beauty and style of the acclaimed Russian National Ballet Theatre, the classic music of Tchaikovsky, dazzling costumes and superb choreography, make for an unforgettable performance of one of the greatest ballets of all time.
Spring Awakening
Thu. Apr. 14 11 To Fri. Apr. 15 11
CITIZENS BANK BROADWAY SERIES The provacative musical exploration of teenage self-discovery that won 8 Tony Awards!
ON SALE NOW ONLY AS PART OF THE 2010-11 CITIZENS BANK BROADWAY SERIES: Monty Python's Spamalot, The Color Purple, Wizard of Oz, Spring Awakening, Beauty and the Beast, and Cirque le Masque
Bob’s Discount Furniture Schooltime Performance Series
Junie P. Jones
It’s about me, Junie B. Jones! This is the bestest musical ever, I tell you! It’s based on a bunch of books this lady, Barbara Park, wrote about me and the things I do in first grade. Grades K – 5.
To reserve tickets call the Box Office at 860-444-7373, ext 1.
Puccini's Tosca
Sun. May. 15 11
The Garde Opera Series presents
the all-new Connecticut Lyric Opera production of
Puccini's Tosca, one of opera's greatest heroines in one of the greatest operas of all time, with orchestra and English subtitles.
Beauty & The Beast
Fri. Jun. 10 11 To Sat. Jun. 11 11
CITIZENS BANK BROADWAY SERIES The Broadway smash hit musical love story comes to New London for the first time!
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Sun. Jul. 31 11
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