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Westport Country Playhouse Announces New Education Program For Middle Schoolers, Starting In October
by A.A. Cristi - September 06, 2024


Westport Country Playhouse has announced a new education program for middle schoolers starting in October, focusing on theater arts and creative expression.

Jillian Cusano & Rosanna Karabetsos of the Hartford Dance Collective to Present OLDEST DAUGHTER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 06, 2024


Jillian Cusano and Rosanna Karabetsos of the Hartford Dance Collective will present 'OLDEST DAUGHTER,' an evening-length multi-dimensional performance in Hartford, CT. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Spotlight: FEINSTEIN/FALL EVENTS at Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
by BWW Special Offer - September 06, 2024


JORGENSEN: Look what’s in Storrs for You this Fall!

Julia Murney Will Direct YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN at Sharon Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - September 06, 2024


Julia Murney will direct a new production of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown at Sharon Playhouse in Sharon, CT.  Performances will run September 20 - September 29 in the Olsen Theater.

Video: 'Queen for a Day' From Goodspeed's MAGGIE
by Stephi Wild - September 06, 2024


An all new video has been released from Maggie, now playing at Goodspeed. The ladies of Lanark wonder what it would be like to be 'Queen for a Day' in this new song. Check out the video here!

Music Theatre of Connecticut's 38th Season Debuts with MASTER CLASS
by Stephi Wild - September 06, 2024


Music Theatre of Connecticut (MTC) MainStage, Fairfield County's professional award-winning theatre company, will open its 38th MainStage Season with Terrence McNally's Master Class.

Palace Theater's 24-25 Season to go on Sale Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 05, 2024


On Monday, September 9th, tickets for all shows and concerts in the Palace Theater’s 2024-2025 20th Anniversary Season will be available to the public. Learn more about the lineup!

Charles Busch, Joanna Gleason, Richard Kind, And More Will Lead THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE
by Stephi Wild - September 05, 2024


The Sharon Playhouse has announced a special event staged reading of The Tale of the Allergist's Wife to benefit the Playhouse.

Westport Country Playhouse Announces Cast For SATCHEL PAIGE AND THE KANSAS CITY SWING
by A.A. Cristi - September 04, 2024


Westport Country Playhouse has announced the cast for SATCHEL PAIGE AND THE KANSAS CITY SWING, set to open on September 9.

Full Cast Set for NO LOVE SONGS at Goodspeed Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 04, 2024


Goodspeed Musicals has revealed the cast for No Love Songs, a new musical that takes a heartfelt look at early parenthood. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

JIMMY & LORRAINE: A MUSING to be Presented at the Austin Arts Center at Trinity College
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 04, 2024


HartBeat Ensemble's 'Jimmy & Lorraine: A Musing' will be presented at the Austin Arts Center at Trinity College. The play explores the relationship between James Baldwin and Lorraine Hansberry. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Connecticut Repertory Theatre Announces 75th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - September 03, 2024


Connecticut Repertory Theatre announced its 75th anniversary season featuring productions of CABARET, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, and THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST.

Charles Busch, Joanna Gleason, Richard Kind and More To Star In THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE Staged Reading At Sharon Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - September 03, 2024


The Sharon Playhouse announced a special benefit staged reading of the Broadway comedy THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE. This star-studded event promises an engaging theatrical experience for attendees.

SWEENEY TODD to Open The Downtown Cabaret Theatre 24-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 03, 2024


The Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport, CT will present its 2024-2025 season opener Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Playhouse Theatre Group, Inc. Reveals New Leadership At Playhouse Theatre Academy
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 03, 2024


Playhouse Theatre Group, Inc. revealed new leadership at Playhouse Theatre Academy, aiming to enhance their educational programs and community engagement. Learn more about the new leadership and about the Playhouse!

Nominations Open For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards
by BWW Awards - September 03, 2024


Nominations are now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards. The 2024 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

Nominations Open For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards
by BWW Awards - September 03, 2024


Nominations are now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards. The 2024 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

Comedy Nights Return to Playhouse on Park Next Month
by Stephi Wild - August 30, 2024


Come to Playhouse on Park for 90 minutes of laughs on Saturday, September 14th, 2024 at 8pm. Linda Belt and Ray Harrington are set to co-headline.

Cast Set For Connecticut Premiere of DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Branford's Legacy Theatre
by Stephi Wild - August 29, 2024


The Legacy Theatre will conclude their 2024 Mainstage Season with the Connecticut premiere of the hit comedy DRACULA: A Comedy of Terrors by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen.

PETER PAN Comes to the Bushnell in February
by Stephi Wild - August 29, 2024


Tickets for the all-new production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway classic, PETER PAN will go on sale September 6 at 10 AM for its premiere Hartford engagement February 4 through 9, 2025 at The Bushnell.

The Mark Twain House & Museum Hosts 150th Anniversary Community Celebration
by Stephi Wild - August 29, 2024


The Mark Twain House & Museum will be marking the 150th anniversary of the Clemens Family's National Historic Landmark home with a day-long community celebration. 

Theaterworks Hartford Presents THE 2024/25 LIVING ROOM CONCERT SERIES
by A.A. Cristi - August 28, 2024


TheaterWorks Hartford announced the 24/25 Living Room Concert Series, starting September 12 at 7pm with Nelson Bello. The series will feature various artists throughout the season, offering intimate performances.

Laurie Berkner to Return to The Bushnell With Family Concert in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 28, 2024


Legendary children's musician Laurie Berkner will return to Connecticut with a 'Greatest Hits' concert for families. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Join the Ballard Institute for Free Community Puppet-Building Workshops
by Stephi Wild - August 28, 2024


The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will once again offer fall community puppet-building workshops to design and build life-size and over-life-size puppets for a new pageant production—The Conference of the Birds—to be performed at the Celebrate Mansfield Festival in Downtown Storrs.

September Spotlight Series Events at the Palace Feature Three Inspiring Women
by Stephi Wild - August 28, 2024


September will launch the Palace Theater’s new 2024-2025 Spotlight Series with the stories of three women who will entertain, educate, and inspire their audiences.


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