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Playhouse on Park’s next production is MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon.
Running at Playhouse on Park in West Hartford from December 1st – 19th.

Synopsis: A sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set two years after the novel ends, MISS BENNET continues the story, only this time with bookish middle-sister Mary as its unlikely heroine. Mary is growing tired of her role as dutiful middle sister in the face of her siblings’ romantic escapades. When the family gathers for Christmas at Pemberley, an unexpected guest sparks Mary’s hopes for independence, an intellectual match, and possibly even love.

Tickets & Info: https://playhouseonpark.org/web2/Season13/mainstage_MissBennet.html

Back by popular demand! ALL IS CALM: THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914, filmed by Playhouse on Park, is streaming online through January 1st, 2022 for only $20! Purchase it for yourself, or give it as a holiday gift to your loved ones.Synopsis: A remarkable true story from the Western Front. All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 relives an astounding moment in history; in a silence amid the combat, a soldier steps into no man’s land singing “Silent Night.” Thus begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie between the Allied troops and German soldiers. They lay down their arms to celebrate the holiday, share food and drink, play soccer, and sing carols. This dramatic retelling weaves together firsthand accounts of World War I soldiers with patriotic tunes, trench songs, and Christmas carols.by Peter Rothsteinwith musical arrangements by Erick Lichte and Timothy C. TakachDirected by Sasha BrättMusic Direction by Benjamin RauchStream-at-home tickets & more info: https://playhouseonpark.org/web2/Season12/mainstage_AllIsCalm.htmlThis is a film of the play. This play was originally scheduled to be produced by Playhouse Theatre Group, Inc. live at Playhouse on Park. As a result of guidelines put forth by Governor Ned Lamont and out of concern for the safety of our staff, cast, and crew, the play was filmed outdoors without the presence of a live audience. All involved in the making of the film of this play were required to adhere to an extensive safety plan.

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