Pantochino Adds Extra “Oz” Performance By Popular Demand


Award-winning Pantochino Productions Inc., a not-for-profit, professional theatre company in Milford has added a new performance of “Dorothy’s Christmas in Oz” on Sunday, December 22 at 5:30pm at the Milford Arts Council, The MAC on Railroad Avenue in downtown Milford.

The new musical mash-up by Bert Bernardi and Justin Rugg find Dorothy in Kansas longing for the excitement, friendship and magic of her previous journey to Oz. This time, she travels over the rainbow on a mission to celebrate the holidays and find what she misses most—family. All of Oz’s familiar characters return along with some new ones like the jolly old elf in the red suit! There’s all kinds of unexpected moments, sight gags, jokes and plenty of memorable music.

“It’s a hot ticket,” says co-producer Bert Bernardi. “Performances have seen capacity crowds and all of our upcoming shows are all nearly full—the demand for tickets prompted us to add one more performance,” he added. Co-producer Jimmy Johansmeyer said “We’re so happy to be able to add one more performance and give audiences of all ages the chance to take a holiday trip over the rainbow with some favorite Oz and holiday characters.”

The cast includes Pantochino company members Mary Mannix, Shelley Marsh Poggio, Maria Berte, Don Poggio, Valerie Solli, Jimmy Johansmeyer and Rugg. They are joined by Killian Meehan, Chad Celini, Leanne Onofrio, Justin Amaro and Katie Durham. Three young actors join the company for this production, Ella Bedenbaugh, Davis Burke and Brennan Simonelli. The production also features the ‘quintessence of effervescence’ herself, Victoria Sautee. 

The musical features sets by Von Del Mar, costumes by Johansmeyer, lighting by Jakob Kelsey, sound by Tyler Kittleman and Christina Ronquillo will stage manage. The production is sponsored by Berchem Moses PC. 

“Dorothy’s Christmas in Oz ” features cabaret seating. Audiences are invited to bring their own food and drink to enjoy during the performance. The Milford Arts Council, The MAC is located at 40 Railroad Avenue South on the east bound side of the Metro-North tracks. Free parking is available in the train station lots at showtime. Further details and tickets are available at pantochino.com.

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Submitted by Bert Bernardi

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