Last weekend, we were thrilled to have four sold out live performances of “The Aristocats Kids,” a one-act show based on the Disney film, presented by the Children’s Theatre of Livingston (CTL). We were, as always, impressed with the amount and spirit of teamwork CTL achieved throughout the show, both on stage and behind it.CTL was founded over 15 years ago to bring opportunities to the youth in town to experience all levels of theater in a workshop setting, and is supported by the Township Council, Board of Education, Arts Council of Livingston, and Healthy Community Healthy Youth (HCHY). It is a wonderful example of what makes this community so special and interconnected, and we are excited each year to see it in action.The shows are not over in Livingston’s “theater district,” however. Starting tonight, March 9, and continuing into the weekend is Livingston High School Theater’s annual spring musical. This year, the troupe is presenting “Chicago.” Set in the 1920s and based on real events, the show follows aspiring jazz stars through a world of music, crime, and “razzle-dazzle.” The show is the “teen edition” of the iconic show, the second longest running musical in Broadway history.With a cast of 43 and dozens more behind the scenes, there is so much great work and “all that jazz” to celebrate. We hope residents enjoy a night out and support our amazing LHS performers this weekend. There will be 7 p.m. performances on March 9, 10 and 11, with a 2 p.m. matinee on March 11.
