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TRAILS, a New Musical at Spirit of Broadway Theater

Anna Maria Trusky, Neighbor
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Trails
Directed by Brett Bernardini
Lyrics by Jordan Mann
Music by Jeff Thomson
Book by Christy Hall

Trails, a new musical at Spirit of Broadway Theater in
Norwich—which opened on January 8 and runs through February 9—is the perfect
tonic to brighten the spirits and warm the hearts of winter-worn hibernators!


The
story, which is filled with mystery, wisdom, humor, startling revelations, and edge-of-the-seat
suspense, centers on two childhood friends who find themselves face-to-face after
a long separation. They agree to fulfill a long-ago promise to hike the
Appalachian Trail together from beginning to end. Along the way, they meet a
series of characters who send them on journeys within their larger quest. As
the challenges of the trail become increasingly difficult, long-kept secrets
begin to surface and their friendship is put to the ultimate test.


The music—a mixture of folk and traditional musical theater
with a country and Appalachian flavor—is easy to listen to and uplifting. The story is engaging and fun, and contains a powerful message about the meaning and value of friendship.


The
cast—a blend of professionals from New York and Connecticut—features Brian
Detlefs as Seth, Matt Smolko as Mike, Laura Kathleen Donnelly as Amy, Anne
Fowler as Ranger/Molly, Shawn Rucker as Ranger/Mama Harley, and Brett
Bernardini as Ranger/Virgil. The musical director is Dan Brandl, set designer is
Mike Billings, and lighting designer is Charlie Winter. Lisa Foss is the fight choreographer.


Trails runs Wednesdays through Sundays through February 9,
2014.
Wednesday
and Thursday shows are at 7:00 pm,
Friday and Saturday shows are at 8:00 pm,
and Sunday matinees are at 2:00 pm.


All seats are $31 plus $1 reservation fee. For tickets call 860.886.2378. Major
credit cards accepted.
For more information please phone 860.886-2378, email SBT@99main.com,
visit Spirit of Broadway’s Facebook page, or go to its website, http://www.spiritofbroadway.org.

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