May 1-29, 2021
Saturdays at 10am

Polkadots: the Cool Kids Musical

Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical follows 8-year-old Lily Polkadot who just moved to the “Squares Only” small town of Rockaway. As the first Polkadot in an all Square school, Lily faces an almost impossible task of gaining acceptance from her peers. From daily bullying to segregated drinking fountains, Lily's quest seems hopeless until she meets Sky, a shy Square boy whose curiosity for her unique polkadot skin blooms into an unexpected pal-ship. Inspired by the events of The Little Rock 9, Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical serves as a colorful history lesson for children, reminding them that our individual differences make us awesome, not outcasts.

TALKBACK: Saturday, May 8
Join co-writer of Polkadots, Broadway and New Haven’s Douglas Lyons, after the May 8 performance.

Douglas Lyons is an actor, writer, director, composer, and playwright. Writing - TV: Fraggle Rock (Apple TV). Theater: Polkadots (Off Broadway Alliance Winner Best Family Show, Atlantic Theater Company), Chicken and Biscuits (Queens Theatre), Sunshine (Long Wharf Theatre), Pete(Her)Pan (Pace New Musicals), Five Points (world premiere Theater Latte Da), now directed by Hamilton's Andy Blankenbuehler, Fatigue with Jodi Piccoult, We The People (TheatreworksUSA), The Hamlet Remix and Sunflower ( Flint Rep). Acting - Broadway: Beautiful (Original Cast) and The Book of Mormon. Tours: Rent, Dreamgirls and The Book of Mormon 1st National. Douglas is also the founder of The Next Wave Initiative, a scholarship program dedicated to supporting the future of Black Theater artists. @chocolatehipster

July 3, 2021
Saturday at 10am

Cardboard Explosion!

Join us for a one-of-a-kind puppetry experience!

Cardboard Explosion! brings four original stories to life using nothing but cardboard and the power of your imagination. With help from the audience, puppeteer Brad Shur transforms simple cardboard shapes into elaborate puppet characters, then brings them to life right before your eyes. Get ready to outsmart dragons, choose-your-own superpower, and train adorable animal sidekicks in this fun, energetic, participatory show.

Saturdays, June 5-26 and July 24 at 10am
Sunday, August 8 at 10am
JUST ADDED! Saturdays, September 11 and September 25 at 10am

Joan Joyce!

A New Musical Based on the Book Connecticut Softball Legend Joan Joyce by TONY RENZONI

Book and Lyrics by KEELY KNUDSEN and LAUREN SALATTO-ROSENAY

Music by BRAD ROSS

Additional Songs by KEELY KNUDSEN, LAUREN SALATTO-ROSENAY, MATTHEW HARRISON and DAVID BELL

Joan Joyce! a new All-American musical will have its world premiere at the Legacy Theatre!

Joan Joyce is noted as the “greatest female athlete of all time.” An extraordinarily well-rounded athlete who excels in a variety of sports and has accomplished unbeatable records. This Connecticut native is an inspiration for all, and her life’s story encourages young women to follow their dreams, never give up, and work hard to become all they can be. Enjoy this true to life story of a young woman who even struck out Ted Williams. Based on the book Connecticut Softball Legend Joan Joyce by Tony Renzoni, Joan Joyce! is an uplifting musical for all ages.