Tea at Five
Catch Carlyn at Ivoryton Playhouse this Spring, starring as Katharine Hepburn in Matthew Lombardo’s one-woman play, Tea at Five, running through June 8.
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"Based on Hepburn’s memoir, Me: Stories of My Life, Lombardo covers well-trod territory but it all seems thoroughly fresh in the hands of the wonderful Carlyn Connolly playing the great Kate. Striking in Hepburn’s trademark slacks, her lockjaw firmly in place, Connolly is funny, sardonic and, in the end, very touching."
Solo Performances Shine at Local Theatres by Tom Holehan
"Carlyn Connolly, in the solo role of Hepburn, has been lauded for her uncanny portrayal, balancing Hepburn’s fire and vulnerability with precision and grace. . . . 'We’re all still raving,' wrote one audience member of their group’s experience after opening weekend. '[Carlyn Connolly] is a delight. The show is wonderful,' wrote another satisfied patron, who added their admiration for Connolly’s dedication and stamina for the two-hour, single-person marathon."
"Audiences Love 'Tea at Five' at Ivoryton Playhouse” by Nancy Sasso Janis
"Tea at Five is an intimate portrayal of a true star. Lombardo provides just enough tantalizing details to keep the work interesting. However, the play sinks or swims on the strength of the actress playing Hepburn. Carlyn Connolly more than meets the challenge. She effortlessly embodies the famed thespian, showing her passions and shortcomings, especially when she appears in the second act as the older Hepburn.”
"Tea at Five - Ivoryton Playhouse” by Stuart Brown
Titanic
In October, Carlyn returns to North Shore Music Theatre as Alice Beane in Titanic.
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Thursdays at 4:15
Carlyn will present and star in Thursdays at 4:15, a one-woman musical written by Andre Catrini, at the Green Room 42 on February 9th at 7PM.
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Sound of Music
Carlyn will be spending this holiday season in the Alps, with Ogunquit Playhouse’s production of The Sound of Music at the historic Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH.
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Cabaret
In July, Carlyn plays Fräulein “Fritzie” Kost in Alabama Shakespeare Festival’s production of Cabaret.
Company
In May, Carlyn returns to the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina as Sarah in Stephen Sondheim’s Company.
The Great Gatsby
In September, Carlyn returns to The Ivoryton Playhouse as Jordan Baker in Simon Levy’s adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby.
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Fun Home
In June, Carlyn returns to Mill Mountain Theatre to play the role of Helen in Fun Home.
"Carlyn Connolly brings a heartbreaking dignity to Helen, Alison’s long-suffering mother, who protects her children as best she can from the riptides below the surface of their outwardly happy home."
The Sound of Music
In May, Carlyn makes her debut with Virginia Opera and Virginia Arts Festival as Elsa in The Sound of Music, conducted by Rob Fisher.
Sweetwater
Carlyn is in the studio recording demos for Patricia Noonan and Sean Mahoney’s beautiful new musical, SWEETWATER. This musical recounts the often untold story of the WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots), the first women to fly military planes for the US during WWII, and their fight for recognition.
Honky Tonk Laundry
Carlyn is playing Lana Mae Hopkins in Seven Angels Theatre’s production of Honky Tonk Laundry, September 26 through October 20.
“The beautiful and statuesque Carlyn Connolly made the most of the role of laundry owner Lana Mae in her Seven Angels debut and wow, can she belt when the need arises. Ms. Connolly was perfectly cast in the role of the always cheerful owner and proprietress of the Wishy Washy Washateria, who is never at a loss for a colorful Southern colloquialism, and it was a pleasure to listen to her renditions of the classic country music pieces.”
- Patch.com
“Carlyn Connolly and Laura Hodos--they are dazzling and wow can they yodel--Yee Haw! . . . Miss Connolly and Miss Hodos provide us serious country music that we are still raving about! Miss Connolly’s vocal tones sway and swell--impressively.”
- The Howard
“The enjoyable elements of the show are Connolly and Hodos performing a variety of country hits . . . .[Connolly] gives Lana Mae a strong sense of fortitude and confidence while keeping sensitivity that gives her a bit of country sweetness.”
- Journal Inquirer
CABARET
Carlyn is playing the role of Fraulein Kost in Cabaret at Ivoryton Playhouse, August 7 through September 1.
“Carlyn Connolly* as Fraulein Kost, a prostitute who rents a room in Schneider’s house, gives a wonderfully bold performance – especially when she sings “Married” in German as counterpoint to the old couple’s melodic song.”
- Critics on the Aisle
“Fraulein Kost is excellently played by Carlyn Connolly. . . .(Carlyn is hilarious at first but shows herself to be a Nazi sympathizer when she denounces Schultz as a Jew and sings"Tomorrow Belongs to Me" to celebrate Ernst and her Nazi pals.)”
- Tony's Corner
“[Carlyn] Connolly was almost too good(in her invitation for us all to join in. The song might be beautiful; she certainly made it so. But its association with the Nazis is not beautiful at all. Persons who get that want to gag rather than applaud.)”
- Connecticut Critics Circle
Disney On Classic
Carlyn tours with The Orchestra Japan in their annual Disney On Classic Spring Gala, singing the role of Cinderella.
Listen to a ClipCCM Golden Anniversary Concert at 54 Below
Carlyn performs at 54 Below, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of CCM Musical Theatre.
Gogol
Carlyn spent February in the studio with the inimitable Richard Carsey, recording the demo of Josh Schmidt and Todd Almond’s beautiful new musical, GOGOL!
An American In Paris
Carlyn starred as Milo Davenport in An American in Paris at Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
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A Problem With The Pattersons
Carlyn is recording the demo of Andre Catrini’s brand new musical, A Problem With The Pattersons!
