Saturday, December 06, 2008

An Irish Christmas at The Sherman

The Sherman Theatre* in Stroudsburg, PA celebrated the season with “A Classic Irish Christmas” on December 6th hosted by Singer/Song Writer Andy Cooney. The Show featured Songstress Annette Griffin, Comic George Casey, and The Darrah Carr Dancers who were Alina Grzegorzewski, Caitlin McNeill, and Melissa Padham. Musicians Accompanying the company were The Musical Director and Keyboardist Brian “Bugs” Moran, Jimmy Kelly on Drums, Colm Graham on Guitar, and Mitch Reilly on Sax, Flutes, and Whistles. To learn more about the show and to learn of their upcoming performance schedule, please feel free to explore www.andycooney.com for more information.

The evening at The Sherman Theatre* was filled with the enchantments often associated with the Emerald Isle especially refined during the holiday season. The medium sized audience were treated with a selection of traditional carols along with some original works which delighted the heart. However, bodies were moved to tap their toes, clap their hands, and share some laughter as this entertaining evening progressed. Among those who experienced the show were Richard Berkowitz* and Cheryl Yost* of The Sherman Theatre along with Jim Lambert*.

The next shows at The Sherman Theatre* will be The Pennsylvania Repertory Company’s* Production of “Tiny Tim’s Christmas Carol” on December 12th and 13th along with A Celebration of Youth Through Music at 6pm on Sunday December 14th, The Vienna Choir Boys at 7:30pm on Thursday December 18th, and The Pocono Choral Society’s* presentation of their holiday concert entitled, “Gloria! Gloria!” at 3pm on Sunday December 21st. Please Explore The Sherman Theatre* Website for more information. You’ll find several photographs at The Forwardian Arts Society An Irish Christmas at The Sherman Gallery at myspace.com/forwardian_arts.

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