![Newsies, a Disney Theatrical Production under the direction of Thomas Schumachter presents Newsies, music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman, book by Harvey Fierstein, starring Jeremy Jordan (Jack Kelly), John Dossett (Joseph Pulitzer), Kara Lindsay (Katherine Plumber), Capathia Jenkins (Medda), Ben Fankhauser (Davey), Andrew Keenan-Bolger (Crutchie), Lewis Grosso (Les) and Matthew J. Schechter (Les) under the direction of Jeff Calhoun, choreographed by Christopher Gattelli, World Premiere, Paper Mill Playhouse,]()
FRIDAY, OCT. 17 SOUTHINGTON COLUMBUS DAY CELEBRATION COMEDY SHOW. Held by the Southington Chapter of UNICO. “Matzoh Balls and Meatballs—Where the Lower Eastside meets Little Italy.” Comedians Linda Belt and Greg Vaccarello. In addition, music from Malorie Leogrande. Event includes hot hors d’oeuvres and appetizers, pasta stations, Tuscan table with assorted Italian meats, cheeses, fruits, and more. Beer and wine included in ticket price. Proceeds benefit charities and organizations. The Aqua Turf Club, Mulberry Street, Plantsville. $45. (860) 628-2241, (860) 628-7429, (860) 276-0585, or (860) 276-9787. FRIDAY, OCT. 17 OTHER SEMI-FAMOUS COMEDY TOUR. Mike Gaffney and Nick Guerra. Comix at Foxwoods, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket. $15 to $25. ComixatFoxwoods.com. ANTHONY JESELNIK. Fox Theater, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket. $25 to $50. ComixatFoxwoods.com OCT. 17 to NOV. 1 OTHER ‘THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW.’ Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 8 p.m. Three midnight shows on Oct. 18. 25, and Nov. 1. Directed by Christopher Ryan of Bristol. Trinity-on-Main, 69 Main St., New Britain. $22 in advance, $26 at the door. VIP seating (first five rows, center) $30 in advance and includes a prop bag and $34 at the door. Cash bar. (860) 229-2072. www.TrinityonMain.org OCT. 17-NOV. 22 OTHER ‘THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES.’ Performed […]