The latest reviews and critic recommendations from Connecticut.
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.
On Saturday, October 11th, I had the pleasure of seeing a hilarious comedy GOD OF CARNAGE as put on by the Castle Craig Players at the Almira F.
It never gets old.
Theater is vulnerability.
One man’s trash is another man's treasure.
Got plans for the last weekend in September? Change them.
How do you know when an audience has bought into your performance? The answer depends greatly on the type of show you’re producing: In the case of the jukebox musical, Escape to Margaritaville, maybe you find the entire audience singing the call-and-response before you tell them to!
It’s always a big deal to have a worldwide premiere.
Only a phenomenally performed show can successfully transport the audience, mentally, to another time and place.
On Friday, July 25th, I had the pleasure of seeing yet another phenomenal show put on by Musicals at Richter, outdoors in Danbury, CT.
Everyone knows the beloved story of Camelot – the rise and fall of the legendary and idealistic King Arthur and the heartbreaking betrayals by his wife, his best knight, and his illegitimate son.
In its current incarnation as the mainstage production of Musicals at RIchter (all of whose shows are performed under the stars at Richter Arts Center in Danbury, Connecticut), Evita’s undeniable spectacle remains joyfully intact – along with its other charms that easily hold an audience in its
For many, the mention of The Shawshank Redemption instantly recalls the iconic 1994 film that brought Stephen King’s novella, Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption, to life.
Even if you saw the movie, don't miss this rarely performed play at The Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny Park, New Canaan.
There is probably no contemporary playwright who writes better theatrical farces than Ken Ludwig.
Truly romantic dramatized love stories are rare these days, but on Saturday, June 7th, I had the pleasure of seeing what I would consider to be the most romantic love story I have ever seen acted out on stage! This is a phenomenal production put on at the Goshen Players Playhouse in Goshen, CT, a Ci
On Friday, June 6th, I had the pleasure of seeing yet another phenomenal installment of the Downtown Cabaret Theatre's Decades in Concert series, Decades in Concert: 80S (2025).
Deep in the winding paths of Ridgefield is one of the best theaters you probably never knew existed: A.
On Saturday, May 10th, I had the pleasure of seeing SISTER ACT as performed by Fairfield Center Stage in Fairfield, CT, at Wakeman Hall inside First Church Congregational of Fairfield.
Whenever a theater decides to do The Producers, there is always a mix of joy, curiosity, and anticipation that wells up within me.
Theater is progress.
On Friday, May 2nd, I had the pleasure of seeing another first-rate production as put on by the Castle Craig Players at the Almira F.
A collection of vignettes and monologues bring to life some of the unsung heroes of the bible – women – in CALL FORTH A WOMAN, written, directed and produced by Treneé D.
What's worse then being at a wedding that you're clearly not welcome at? Being at a wedding you're clearly not welcome at because you're still madly in love with the bride!
If one has never seen Michael Frayn’s Noises Off, then now is your chance.
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HOCUS POCUS LIVE! Jorgensen Center (10/18-10/18) |
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STOMP Stamford Palace Theatre (11/25-11/25) |
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Bright Star Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU (10/09-10/18) |
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Cabaret The Press Box Theater (11/27-12/20) |
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RUBBERBAND DANCE COMPANY Jorgensen Center (10/29-10/29) |
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73 Seconds TheaterWorks Hartford (8/03-8/29) |
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Crimes of the Heart Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU (10/30-11/08) |
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Beautiful: The Carole King Musical A.C.T. of Connecticut (10/22-11/22) |
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The Prom The Little Theatre of Manchester (11/06-11/22) |
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The Bijou Theatre Presents Cocktail Hour: The Show — A Cabaret Special Bijou Theatre (11/14-11/14) |
