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Goodspeed's 'Mame' is fast-paced, ebullient take on famed musical

Like the title lady herself, director Ray Roderick's production of "Mame" at the Goodspeed Opera House is a loud, sassy, bravado...
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Designer creates an array of character-driven costumes for Goodspeed's "Mame"

When Louise Pitre, playing the title character in the Goodspeed Musicals' new production of "Mame," sings that "this very minute...
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Broadway musical leading ladies to be part of Goodspeed Musicals' 2012 season

Julie Andrews and Louise Pitre, two of the foremost musical theater actresses of their generation will be participating in major productions during...
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Goodspeed's New Artist Festival offers inside peak at musical development

  • Goodspeed Festival of New Artists 2012
  • January 8, 2012
Staged readings of three brand new musicals, an intimate performance/discussion of Noel Coward's songs, an inside look at the creation of "...
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"City of Angels" proves heavenly in triumphant Goodspeed production

No doubt many people in the audience for Goodspeed Musicals' triumphant new production of the Cy Coleman (music), David Zippel (lyrics) and...
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Costume designer aims to make Goodspeed show "an endless feast of surprise"

When costume designer Tracy Christensen signed on with Goodspeed Musicals' revival of the Broadway hit, "City of Angels," she knew...
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Goodspeed's "Show Boat" is snug and expansive in intimate new production

It took the Goodspeed Opera House to prove it, but size doesn't matter!That's right, although it may be on a much smaller stage in a...
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Cotton Blossom to dock on Goodspeed stage for run of "Show Boat"

From its perch along the Connecticut River in East Haddam, the Goodspeed Opera House seems like a natural spot to dock a riverboat. One can just...
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"My One and Only" is 'S Wonderful in Goodspeed reimagining

We shouldn't have to worry about brownouts this summer. There's enough energy on stage in the Goodspeed Opera House's current...
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"How to Succeed" does just that in Goodspeed Musicals revival

How do you succeed in staging a Pulitzer Prize winning, classic musical on the Goodspeed Opera House's postage-stamp sized stage? Well, you...
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