Review: REQUIEM FOR A HEAVYWEIGHT at Crystal Theatre
by Sherry Shameer Cohen
- October 13, 2025
What did our critic think of REQUIEM FOR A HEAVYWEIGHT at Crystal Theatre? Rod Serling’s classic play, Requiem for A Heavyweight, well, packs a punch in Crystal Theatre’s production, now running through October 19. Yes, the pun was intended, but the play is perhaps even more powerful now than it was when Serling wrote it as a teleplay nearly 70 years ago
Ozark Mountain Daredevils Kick Off 51st Year With New Version Of Iconic Hit, 'Jackie Blue'
by A.A. Cristi
- April 14, 2023
The Ozark Mountain Daredevils mark their 51st year by bringing their past, present and future together into “Jackie Blue 2,” a newly-recorded version of their iconic song. Available now on all major streaming platforms, “Jackie Blue 2” updates the 1975 hit with the vocals of Molly Healey, who has been performing the fiddle, cello and backing vocals with the Daredevils since 2012.
BWW Feature: CLEOPATRA, AN UNPARALLELED LIFE at Crystal Theatre
by Sherry Shameer Cohen
- November 07, 2021
Cleopatra, the world's first female superstar, has held people's fascination for more than 2,000 years. Now her story is being retold in the rock opera, Cleopatra, A Life Unparalleled, at the Crystal Theatre in Norwalk. Written and composed by Cheryl E. Kemeny, the show, which was previously produced Off-Broadway, is directed by Joe Santaniello, Jr
BWW Exclusive: Summer Arts Programs Going Virtual
by Shayne Miller
- June 16, 2020
The performing arts are one of the hardest hit segments of society since Covid19 ravaged the country. Although indoor performances are still prohibited, some summer arts programs and camps have created virtual versions of their offerings. This is a unique opportunity to study with some of the greatest arts educators in the nation, regardless of where you reside.