duction followed the health and safety protocols and 140 people attended the two performances. Written by Kirk Woodward and Mona Hennessy, Waiting for Christmas is a family storybook musical about the holiday season. Last September, TLC presented a musical revue titled “Showtune,” at Weasel Brook Park, which featured songs written by Broadway legend Jerry Herman. Over 200 patrons brought lawn chairs and blankets, conformed with mask wearing guidelines and social distancing restrictions, and enjoyed a night of live music under the stars. Clifton resident Jalmari Vanamo directed and conducted the ensemble, while Peterson and Traier once again produced the show.
TLC is weighing its options for another outdoor performance in May, but those plans will be steered by the Clifton’s progress containing the coronavirus and the rollout of vaccines. Members of the Theater League of Clifton’s executive board include Mark Peterson, president; Jalmari Vanamo, vice president; Stephanie Peterson-Yoda, vice president; John Traier, treasurer; Elizabeth Eisenmenger, secretary; Clifton Councilwoman Rosemary Pino; Barbara Novak; Raymond Robertello; Christine Potash; Beth Kearney; Diane Morrell; Liana Grasso; and Michael Gabriele. Go to theaterleagueofclifton.com for more details and info on TLC.
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