Come see ‘Aristocats Kids’ and ‘The Little Mermaid’

TORRINGTON — The Warner Theatre has scheduled the following shows and events. To purchase tickets, call the Warner Box Office at 860-489-7180 or visit warnertheatre.org. Disney’s “The Aristocats Kids”

The students of the Warner Theatre Center for Arts Education Summer Arts Program will present Disney’s “The Aristocats Kids” in the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre July 20, at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Based on the beloved Disney animated film, and featuring a jazzy, upbeat score, the show is a nonstop thrill ride of feline fun, complete with unbelievable twists and turns.

In the heart of Paris, a kind and eccentric millionairess wills her entire estate to Duchess, her high-society cat, and her three little kittens. Laughs and adventure ensue as the greedy, bumbling butler pulls off the ultimate catnap caper. Now it’s up to the rough-andtumble alley cat, Thomas O’Malley, and his band of swingin’ jazz cats to save the day.

Disneys “The Little Mermaid”

The Warner Stage Company will present Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” sponsored by Torrington Savings Bank, on the Main Stage July 28-Aug. 5. In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above.

Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.”

Ariel, King Triton’s youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea.

Performances are July 28, Aug. 3-4 at 8 p.m. and July 29 and Aug. 5 at 2 p.m. The Warner Stage Company production of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” is directed by Richard McKenna, music directed by Jim Luurtsema and choreographed by Sharon W. Houk. The cast includes Dana Wilton, AlexaRae Ireland, Ray Cook, Keith Paul, Samantha Thompson, Joe Guttadauro, Patrick Spadaccino, Torrey Thomas, Joey Frighetto, Ginger Furey, Eric Lindblom, Christine Mitchell-Robinson, Catherine MacKay, Lillianna McGrath, Kristen Huttunen, Lyn Nagle, Erin Shaughnessy, Kaitlyn Anthony, Julie Baerny, Ana Bourque, Rhiannon Carta, Aubrie Dell’Agnese, Riley Delaney, Frances DiModugno, Louis DiModugno, Mag- dalen Eberle, Shelby Griffin, Alison Hudson, Lauren Jacob, Melissa Madzek, Allen Marko, Madison Matava Pickering, Samantha McCaffrey, Doug McCarthy, Emily Minor, Cassandra McKenna, Robert Melendez, Chelsea Murray Kaneb, Allison Nadeau and Sophie Rundhaug.

The music is by Alan Menken, and lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater; book by Doug Wright. Based on Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney film produced by Howard Ashman & John Musker and written and directed by John Musker and Ron Clements. “The Little Mermaid” was originally produced by Disney Theatrical Productions.

To purchase tickets, call the Warner Box Office at 860-489-7180 or visit warnertheatre.org.

See “Kinky Boots” on Broadway

Join the Warner Theatre Center for Arts Education for a fun-filled day in New York City to see the Tony Award-winning smash hit musical “Kinky Boots,” on Broadway. The Broadway Experience excursion includes round-trip transportation from the Warner Theatre to New York City via coach bus provided by Kelley Transit and a ticket to see “Kinky Boots” on Broadway. There will be time to explore the city and for guests to purchase lunch or dinner on their own, if desired.

The bus departs from the WTCAE on Sunday, Aug. 19 at 10 a.m., and will return by 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $99. Spaces are very limited. For more information and to reserve your spot, call the WTCAE at 860-489-7180 x 148.