"DIVAS" DANCING UP A SPRING STORM AT PLAYHOUSE ON PARK

You don’t need any more excuses to dance than to acknowledge this week is the long awaited and much desired advent of SPRING. But for West Hartford’s Playhouse on Park’s stop/time dance theater, now celebrating its 17th year, this talented resident dance company needs no excuse to execute a song and dance extravaganza. Until Sunday, March 27, you are invited to pay homage to such favorite stars as Tina, Dolly, Cher, Gloria, Shania and Whitney to name drop a few in “DIVAS: DOUBLE OR NOTHING.” Darlene Zoller is the founder, director and choreographer of stop/time dance theater as well as the co-founder and co-director of Playhouse on Park. She originates these unique productions featuring eighteen amazing troupe members who will tap, swing, jazz and funk their way into your hearts. Be sure to eat your Wheaties and take your vitamins so you can fully experience the high-energy experience of “DIVAS.” For tickets ($30-40), call Playhouse on Park, 244 Park Road, West Hartford at 860-523-5900, ext.10, or online at www.playhouseonpark.org. Performances are Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Remember to check if vaccination cards, proof of a recent COVID negative test and a mask are required. Get your dancing shoes on so you can catch the groove of this wonderful production just in time to do a welcoming rites to spring.