Rocky Horror Show Returns to New Britain
By Frank E. Bradley | Special to the City Journal at October 3, 2023 | 8:45 am | Print
The Phoenix Theater Company is bringing The Rocky Horror Show back to Trinity-On-Main in New Britain, Connecticut Oct. 17 to Nov. 1. Come see the spectacle! Sing and dance to the great music! Come dressed as your favorite character! Enjoy the wedding and the creation! Participation bags will be available.
There will be nine performances: at 8 p.m. on Fridays, October 17, 24 and 31 and Saturdays, Oct. 18, 25 and Nov. 1. There will also be three special shows at Midnight on Oct. 18, 25 and Nov. 1.
The Rocky Horror Show, written by Richard O’Brien, was first produced as a play in London in 1973. The play came to America in 1974, beginning in Los Angeles. A film version was produced in 1975 that is still playing in many local theaters, especially in midnight shows.
The show is directed by Christopher Ryan of Bristol. Ryan is the founder of Phoenix Theater Company, now based at Trinity-On-Main. Jason Ferrandino (New Britain) is the Music Director. Lights and sound are being handled by Joe Maturano of Thunder and Lighting Productions (Berlin). Keri Boe (Enfield) is Producing and choreographing the show. The Stage Manager is Lynne Mazotas (South Windsor). Also helping out backstage are Phil Kendall (Berlin), Diane Cantenzaro (New Britain), Brian Borry (Plainville) and Michael Gonsalves (Ellington). Frank Bradley (New Britain) is publicizing the show. Victor Gonzalez (Colchester) is the show’s photographer. Set construction is by the cast and crew.
Heading the stellar cast are Adam Boe (Enfield) as Dr. Frank n Furter, Will Caswell (Berlin) as Brad, Rachel Szostek (Middletown) as Janet, John Demetre (East Haven) as Riff Raff, Virginia Skinner (Orange) as Columbia, Quint Johnson Jr. (Orange) as Rocky, Em Mazotas (Middletown) as Magenta, Anthony Palmieri (East Haven) as Eddie and Dr. Scott. Jason Ferrandino (New Britain) is the Narrator. Keri Boe (Enfield) and Jeanine Prey (Terryville) are the Usherettes.
Also in the cast as Transylvanians are: Nick Hirth (also as Ralph) (South Windsor), Jenn Lohmann (also as Betty) (East Hartford), Patryk Mathieu (New Britain), Rowan McDonald (Hartford), Kathleen McKay Payne (Naugatuck), Krissy Mack (Broad Brook), J Loren Truby (Torrington), Justine Wiesinger (New Haven) and Frank Wihbey (Waterbury).
Rocky Horror Show will be presented at Trinity-on-Main at 69 Main Street in New Britain, from Oct. 17 to Nov. 1, with three midnight shows on Oct. 18, 25 and November 1. Tickets are $22 in advance and $26 at the door. VIP seating (first five rows, center) is $30 in advance (includes a prop bag) and $34 at the door There will be a cash bar and other refreshments will be available. For reservations and tickets call 860- 229-2072 or go to www.trinityonmain.org or www.phoenixtheater.us
