'Hauntingly Fun' Halloween Concert Coming Up In Milford

MILFORD, CT — "An Evening at the Haunted Manor" is a family-friendly Halloween concert coming up in Milford later this month.

"Get ready for a hauntingly fun evening of music at First Church!" organizers said. "Join us in the sanctuary for our Halloween concert, featuring a dramatic mix of organ music, guest vocalists, and spooky favorites from the worlds of musical theater, film, and beyond."

The evening will feature guest artists soprano Diane Phelan, tenor Brenten Megee and organist John Abdenour, along with the First Church Chamber Singers, Adult Choir and other "musical surprises."

The concert features two guest artists with connections to Milford. Phelan is a Milford native who starred in musical productions at West Shore Middle School and Sacred Heart Academy before going on to star in several Broadway productions, most recently as Cinderella in a revival of Stephen Sondheim's "Into the Woods."

Abdenour, a renowned organist, choral conductor and composer, spent the 1990s in Milford as music minister at First United Church of Christ.

Abendour said that being director of Music at First Church in Milford was his first full-time job in music ministry.

"We made lots of exciting music and I made my share of rookie mistakes, handled with grace, understanding, and good humor by the parishioners of this wonderful church," he said. "First Church has a proud heritage of fine music ministry, beginning long before I arrived, and continuing undiminished today."

He said he's "excited and privileged to be able to return to make music with many old and dear friends, and I look forward to watching Yennie Kwon lead the choir."

The program will include music from "The Phantom of the Opera," Harry Potter, "The Nightmare Before Christmas," "Wicked," and other Halloween favorites, along with dramatic organ selections and "a touch of spooky atmosphere."

The concert is at the First United Church of Christ on Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m. Costumes are encouraged.

Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for seniors and children under 12.

More information is available by clicking here.

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