WILTON, Conn. Dozens of Wilton's young actors took to the stage this weekend in a trio of productions.
At Wilton High School, Wilton's Children Theater's production of "The Wiz" showcased the talents of students who participated in the theater's four-week summer program. The musical is the Tony Award-winning retelling of "The Wizard of Oz."
Young Wilton actors Irish Harvey, David Littlefield, Alexa Nichols, Samantha Nichols and Nicole (Nikki) Scamuffo were in the cast of Disney's "Aladdin: Junior Edition," presented by Music Theatre of Connecticut School of Performing Arts MainStage Kids.
Based on the Disney film, "Aladdin: Junior Edition" features music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, book adapted by Jim Luigs with additional lyrics by Luigs, and music adapted and arranged by Bryan Louiselle.
The Wilton Playshop's Summer Student program wraps its weekend run of "The Man Who Came to Dinner" on Sunday afternoon.
High school- and college-age actors from Wilton, Norwalk, New Canaan and Bethel performed the classic screwball comedy about the culture clash between a famous New Yorker and a Midwestern family.
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