CONNECTICUT THEATER REVIEWS

On Friday, November 23, 2018, I had the pleasure of seeing CLEVER LITTLE LIES, yet another first-rate show at the Connecticut Cabaret Theatre in Berlin, CT.  This play, written by Joe DiPietro contains both comedy and drama, categories that are often difficult to effectively merge, yet combine flaw...

Seven Angels Theatre has produced an excellent show about two feuding roommates in a senior living facility who place a bet with each other, each hoping that if she wins, her experience at the facility will improve. To what extreme will each one go to win? Come to the show to find out?...

THE CHRISTMAS ELF 2 continues with the Downtown Cabaret Children's Theatre's tradition of providing a blend of entertainment that reaches the entire family....

Square One Theatre explores politics and religion in THE GOD GAME by Suzanne Bradbeer...

It's a funny thing when a piece transcends its given medium and becomes ingrained in pop culture. People who have never seen a certain play/read the book/watched the movie find themselves familiar enough with the plot or the characters without ever really experiencing the piece in its entirety. For ...

The national issue of gun violence is brought to the Westport Country Playhouse in the world premiere of Matthew Greene's Thousand Pines, directed by Austin Pendleton....

For strong performances all around in a well known and emotionally moving tale, I highly recommend BEAUTY AND THE BEAST as produced by the Opera House Players in Enfield, CT. This is the perfect cast for this amazing production....

In Shakespeare's day his plays served multiple purposes. In some cases, they created an escape for the people to forget their troubles and laugh or revel with and through the characters on stage. In others, the stories served as cautionary tales that made audiences think about their own lives throug...

It will come as no surprise to theater fans in Connecticut that we have an embarrassment of riches in our state when it comes to our favorite past-time. From multiple touring houses to some of the finest professional theaters in the country to top-notch community theater companies - Connecticut has ...

Here's an odd couple for you. Warm, inviting, trusting Midwesterner Sharon (Linda Powell) and shadowy, cautious, tough-as-nails Robyn (Tasha Lawrence), whose last known residence was The Bronx. One suspects that Sharon, a 50something divorcee could use some extra money and, perhaps, some company. Ro...

THE RAT PACK LOUNGE is a highly entertaining fictional musical comedy about Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis, Jr. The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre has yet again produced a first-rate show with the perfect cast for the roles they perform....

Beatles Music is performed in a well written and performed show called Beat Bugs, suitable for the entire family, and a must see for Beatles fans, especially those who are astute at noticing lyrical references....

When does a passion for something become an obsession? And does the desire to share that passion with another person create a unique opportunity to build a bond or an opportunity to push the other person away? 'When we find each other, are we trying to recapture someone that was once lost?' These ar...

The Downtown Cabaret Children's Theatre has once again produced a musical that is entertaining for the entire family. LITTLE WITCHES has a compelling storyline and a talented cast, continuing with the consistent top quality of the Downtown Cabaret Children's Theater in Bridgeport, CT....

As a fan of musical theatre, there is nothing like sitting down with a favorite cast album and being transported (possibly for the umpteenth time) to fantastic worlds, bygone eras, or dramatic locales. These musical journeys help one forget the worries of day to day life and instead spend a couple h...

The ACT of Connecticut has successfully followed up their debut show, "Mamma Mia," with another well known musical, EVITA, and like with "Mamma Mia," has staged a far superior production than anywhere else I have seen this show! ...

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Is there anything that Mark Lamos can't do extremely well when it comes to theater? His latest show at the Westport Country Playhouse, Man of La Mancha, is beyond masterful, from the direction to the performances to the choreography to the set design. Even if you think you've seen this show at least...

Buckle up buttercups! Andrew Lippa's WILD PARTY now showing at Brookfield Theatre for the Arts, is not for the timid or faint of heart....

There is something thrilling about discovering the backstory behind a treasured book, film or play. Learning about the origins of a favorite character or the life lessons gained long before they were introduced to you is a special thrill. This unique type of discovery, telling the tale of Peter Pan ...

Incredible voices mixed with excellent song selections across various musical genres combined with personality based clean humor makes THE JERSEY TENORS a show that I highly recommend....

The Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport kicks off its new season with LEGALLY BLONDE, a comedic musical that features an ensemble cast a numerous highlights in terms of music, dancing, and comedy....

Do you remember when you were a child and the best of days were made up of adventures in the woods, tea parties with your stuffed animals, and fantastic sword fights between friends? These exciting, but entirely made up worlds entertained our young minds for hours on end and, for some, kept us from ...

Southern CT University commemorates September 11 with the play 'The Guys', by Anne Nelson, starring alumnus Dan Lauria and Wendie Malick....

For a great musical comedy by a very talented cast, the Ridgefield Theater Barn delivers another first-rate show with URINETOWN, THE MUSICAL. This ensemble cast is extremely talented and bring their best efforts to this incredible show!...