BERLIN (February 11th thru March 19th, 2005) – The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre is pleased to announce its production of the classic and groovy musical Sweet Charity, directed by Kris McMurray. Sweet Charity is the first show of the new 2005 Season.
Have you ever known a girl who wanted something so badly, that she tried too hard to get it? Meet Charity, the girl who wants to be loved so much, that she has lost sight of who she is. Charity sings, dances, laughs and cries through romances with the “animal magnetism” hero, the “ultra-chic continental” hero, & the “impossible-to believe-but-he’s-better-than-nothing” type hero.  

Her world is the all too real world of Times Square, and the people who pass through her world are as deceptively charming a group as ever swept across any stage. Every character is interesting. This is a bright and sophisticated show in every sense. Wonderful musical numbers include Big Spender,Dream Baby Dream, I’m The Bravest Individual & the famous If My Friends Cold See Me Now!

Starring in the title role of “Charity Hope Valentine” is the beautiful and powerful Shannon Dooley. She’s petite and gorgeous, but don’t let that fool you, for she has a voice that will knock your socks off. Shannon debuted at the CT Cabaret in last season’s “Singin’ In The Rain” as the diva villain, Lina Lamont. The Cabaret is thrilled to have her back again and will be sure you will fall in love with her in this role.

Shannon Dooley, Gina Robbins, Susan Lavery

Playing the roles of her two best friends “Nickie” and “Helene” are the equally beautiful and talented Gina Robbins and Susan Lavery respectively. Each sing and dance alongside Charity, dreaming dreams and pushing each other along, as rough as it may be. Gina is gracing the Cabaret stage again after playing such roles as “Cleo” in The Most Happy Fella and “Kathy Selden” in Singin’ In The Rain. Susan has been in many productions at the CT Cabaret including Singin’ In the Rain, Annie Get Your Gun and in Fiddler on the Roof as “Chava”. Look to see Susan in the starring role of “Sally Bowles” in the CT Cabaret’s season closer, Cabaret.
Matthew Marrero stars in the show as the uncertain, handsome and high-strung love interest to Charity, Oscar Lindquist. Matthew is no stranger to the stage, starring in such roles as “Hero” in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, “Herman” in The Most Happy Fella and most recently as “Cosmo Brown” in Singin’ in the Rain. As Oscar, Matthew is sure to get a laugh.
Other key players in the show include George Lombardo playing the role of the debonair foreign film star “Vittorio Vidal” and Fred Desimini playing the role of “Herman”, the manager of the dance hall.

Susan Lavery,Gina Robbins,Shannon Dooley

The CT Cabaret Theatre has assembled, yet again, a large and extraordinary cast of players that bring this musical to bright and vivid life. Many other featured players shine throughout the show including Luis Hilerio, Jenny Shuck, Sal Uccello and many more.
The fine production staff includes Kris McMurray, Producer & Artistic Director, Frank Jackson, Musical Director and pianist, Matthew Marrero, Choreographer and Set Designer, Gina Robbins, Asst. Choreographer, Caroline Van Austin, Guest Choreographer, Louise DeChesser, Costume Manager and Barbara Norman, Box Office Manager.