THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 27, 2023 Page 5 Maldonian stars in CCT’s ‘I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change’ Curtain Call Theatre celebrates Valentine’s Day with the musical fun and features four excellent local actors. It’s just the thing we all need to lift the winter blues.” Tickets cost $27 and can be purchased at www.curtaincallbraintree.org. CCT is located at 182 Commercial St. in Braintree, Mass. CCT was founded in 1962, when a core group of local performers from various little theatre groups united to perform “Oklahoma!” Ruscio said, “Our purpose is to provide a medium for people to develop their creative talents through experience in the fi eld of live entertainment.” Everett, MA 617-202-8259 * We work with most Fuel Assistance programs “We’re accepting new customers, no experience necessary” “Aceptamos Nuevos clientes no se necesita experiencia.” ~ Hablamos Española ~ Curtain Call Theatre’s “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” cast, pictured from left to right: Malden resident Stephanie Charlton, Jay Hutzler, Bowen Huang and Michael Herschberg. Special to Th e Advocate n celebration of Valentine’s Day, Curtain Call Theatre (CCT) will present the musical comedy “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” – with book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro and music by Jimmy Roberts – on February 10, 11, 17 & 18 at 8:00 p.m. and February 12 & 19 at 2:00 p.m. “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” is about everything you’ve ever secretly thought about dating, romance, marriage, lovers, husbands, wives and in-laws, but were afraid to admit. Directed and choreographed by David Costa (Dorchester) and music directed by Dan Moore (Roslindale), this production stars actors Bowen Huang (Chinatown), Stephanie Charlton (Malden), Jay Hutzler (Jamaica Plain) and Michael Herschberg (Needham). Refl ecting on this show, Herschberg said, “I saw this show many years ago when I was young, dating, and single and loved it. Years later as a married dad of two kids I still love it. I’m sure 20 years from now I’ll still love it. This show has something for everyone no matter if you are single, dating, engaged, married, divorced, a parent, or a grandparent. You’ll fi nd part of your life refl ected in so many of the songs.” Costa, who has also directI ed “Every Brilliant Thing,” “Forever Plaid” and “Nunsense” for CCT, said, “When Toni Ruscio asked me to direct and choreograph, I had never seen the show before. I instantly fell in love with it. The cast and I have had a lot of fun throughout the process.” Charlton adds, “It’s amazing 50 Gallon Minimum (Surcharge Applys) Major Credit Cards Accepted Scan our QR Code Mackey & Brown Attorneys at Law * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * GENERAL PRACTICE * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY * CIVIL LITIGATION 14 Norwood St., Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 WWW.MACKEYBROWNLAW.COM Malden resident Stephanie Charlton and Michael Herschberg rehearse the tango for “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” at Curtain Call Theatre. John Mackey, Esq. * Katherine M. Brown, Esq. Patricia Ridge, Esq. OUR OFFICE HAS MOVED TO 519 BROADWAY, EVERETT SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY I Love You The Musical how only four people can convey so many aspects of the many stages and types of relationships, but this small and mighty group are defi nitely up to the challenge, and I’m honored to be part of it.” Said CCT Producing Artistic Director Toni Ruscio, “Curtain Call Theatre is excited to celebrate love with this production of ‘I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change!’. The show is sure to be a ton of Rocco Longo, Owner 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
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