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Main Stage Series: Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical

Main Stage Series

January 15th - February 2nd, 2020

TENDERLY: THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY MUSICAL

by Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman


Directed by Kyle Brand
Music Direction by Robert James Tomasulo
Choreography by MK Lawson



A loving re-creation of 20 or so of Rosemary Clooney’s popular songs and a fresh, remarkably personal, and poignant picture of the woman whose unparalleled talent and unbridled personality made her a legend.  With her signature songs woven in and out, we learn both the story of her successes on film, radio, and TV, as well as her struggles in her personal life. It features many of Mrs. Clooney’s signature hits, including “Hey There (You with the Stars in your Eyes),” “Tenderly,” and “Come On-A My House.” It is as moving as it is entertaining.  Susan Haefner, who originated the title role will be starring as Rosemary Clooney.


“This is an intimate and intriguing tale of triumphing over adversity.” --London Theatre Reviews

“Stirring and splendid." --BroadwayWorld.com

 

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Performance Schedule

Previews on January 15 and 16, all seats $17.50 for Previews only. For other pricing, see our tickets page.

Opening Night: January 17 - wine and cheese reception before the show.

Talk backs after each Sunday matinee performance.

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Media

Reviews

Hartford Courant
Journal Inquirer
BroadwayWorld.com
Stu on Broadway
The Howard - Theater Review
CT Critics: Goldberg
Talkin' Broadway
In The Spotlight

Production Photos, by Meredith Longo

Cast

SUSAN HAEFNER* (Rosemary) Playhouse on Park 6 th season! Director/Choreographer 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, THREE LITTLE PIGS and STEEL MAGNOLIAS. Actor THE DINING ROOM. Broadway/National Tour: STATE FAIR, DAMN YANKEES w/ JERRY LEWIS, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, 42nd STREET, BILLY ELLIOT. Susan returns to TENDERLY for the 4th time, having originated the role of Rosemary in a sold out extended World Premiere at Cincinnati Playhouse on the Park. MFA: FSU/Asolo Conservatory. Proud AEA member. www.susanhaefner.com

SAMUEL LLOYD, JR.* (The Doctor and Others) Playhouse on Park Debut! Weston Playhouse: Bill Austin MAMMA MIA; Nathan Detroit GUYS AND DOLLS; The Doctor and Others TENDERLY; Lady Enid/Nicodemus/Alcazar THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP; Geffen Theatre: Roy OSCAR AND FELIX, A NEW LOOK AT THE ODD COUPLE. Best known on Television as “Ted the Lawyer” from Scrubs. TV Guest Star: American Housewife, Modern Family, Shameless, Seinfeld, among many others. Thanks to everyone at Playhouse on Park for this opportunity!

KYLE BRAND (Director) is a New York City based actor, director and choreographer. He is thrilled to return to Playhouse on Park. Regional theatre: Alabama Shakespeare Festival MARY POPPINS; Pioneer Theatre Co. OLIVER; Northern Stage MARY POPPINS, THE LITTLE MERMAID, MATILDA; Hartford Stage Co. A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A GHOST STORY OF CHRISTMAS. His directing credits include: Playhouse on Park AVENUE Q, ALTAR BOYZ; Monomoy Theatre GUYS AND DOLLS, DAMN YANKEES; The Hartt School TITANIC. His choreography credits include: Northern Stage ONCE, MAMMA MIA; Monomoy Theatre ANYTHING GOES, KISS ME, KATE, CABARET; New London Barn Playhouse SPAMALOT, GODSPELL; The Hartt School BARNUM, SPRING AWAKENING. He holds his BFA in Music Theatre from the Hartt School. Proud AEA member.

*Appears courtesy of Actors Equity, the professional union for actors and stage managers.

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