“Broadway Comes to Stratford” Attracts Nearly 200 Supporters

The Stratford Library Board of Trustees seventh annual “Broadway Comes to Stratford" was a gala evening of musical vignettes, fine hors d’ouevres and beverages and delectable desserts.  Under the sponsorship of People’s United Bank, Beth and John Morgan, Aquarion Water Company, Bishop, Jackson & Kelly, Milford Bank and the Stratford Development Company, the stellar event saw nearly 200 in attendance and raised over $10,000.  All proceeds benefited the library’s book collection.

Broadway soprano Jennifer Sheehan, accompanist Allen Bonde and the Connecticut Chamber Orchestra performed a medley of Broadway standards – old and new.  Stratford pianist David Childs provided lobby music during intermission breaks.  A cocktail buffet of delicious edibles and fine desserts with wine and beer bar was catered by Events of Distinction.  A silent auction offering a Mohegan Sun package, golfing at Mill River Country Club, a cocktail party for ten and other prizes was available.       

Among the special guests in attendance were Town Council members Matthew Catalano, James Connor, Paul Hoydick, Thomas Malloy, and Kimberly Meuse, State Representative Laura Hoydick, Stratford Board of Education representatives Joseph Crudo, Gavin Forrester and Janice DaPonte, Constable Paul Mathewson, Council Clerk Carol Cabral, Stratford Finance Director Susan Collier, Stratford Schools Chief Operating Officer Benjamin Branyan, Chamber of Commerce’s Mary Dean, Stratford Schools Grants Administrator Pat Naylor  and Library Board members Norman Aldrich, Constantine Chagares, Judith Crudo, Kristine Feeney, Susan Fennell, Maria Ferrera,  Karla Glad, Thomas & Shelley Hall, John Hutchinson, Doreen Jaekle, Beth Morgan, Paula Nazzardo, Robyn Proto, Steve Unger and Elaine Watson. 

Co-chairmen of “Broadway Comes to Stratford” were Robyn Proto and Doreen Jaekle.  The committee included Library Director Barbara Blosveren, Judy Crudo, Jim Duffy, Maria Ferrera, Karla Glad, Shelley Hall, Tom Holehan, Beth Morgan, Paula Nizzardo, Heather Silverman, Sheri Szymanski and Elaine Watson.