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Connecticut Repertory Theatre debuts far-from-bland comedy that gets Connecticut laughing at itself.
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BWW Reviews: Cross-dressing for Kids: HAIRSPRAY and PETER PAN in Hartford
Hartford Children's Theatre's 'Hairspray' and Cathy Rigby's 'Peter Pan' at The Bushnell show that cross-dressing is not just for adults through November 27.
BWW Reviews: Pushing the Envelope of Fun with TWELFTH NIGHT
Unconventional by design and by accident, but it works (mostly).
BWW Reviews: Internet Meets Live Drama in Innovative Premiere of WATER BY THE SPOONFUL at Hartford Stage
Avatars appear as the users of an internet support forum for crack addicts sign on to chat, but the action doesn't take place in cyberspace.
BWW Reviews: Better Title for Herzog's Newest Play BELLEVILLE in its World Premiere at Yale Rep Might be Bewilderingville
Doctor Without Borders Zack (Greg Keller) and his yoga instructor/actress wife Abby (Maria Dizzia) seem like a typical, cozy American couple living in their Paris apartment, but theatergoers who really want any part of typical or cozy won't find it in this world premiere of BELLEVILLE, by Amy Herzog
BWW Reviews: Pushing the Envelope of Fun with TWELFTH NIGHT
Unconventional by design and by accident, but it works (mostly).
BWW Reviews: There's a Bleeping Good Play About Love, Loyalty, Relationships Behind the Profanity of THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT
Here in Hartford, it's worth the trip for the excellent, humorous play and a stellar performance turned in by Royce Johnson as Ralph.
BWW Reviews: Real World Meets Reel World in Slick CITY OF ANGELS at Goodspeed
Darko Tresnjak, Hartford Stage's new artistic director, helms a stylish production of the complicated murder-mystery musical CITY OF ANGELS for Goodspeed Musicals, starring Nancy Anderson, Burke Moses and a fabulous set designed by David P.
BWW Reviews: Things Look Different when You See Them from the FLIPSIDE
Things aren't always the way they look, and they might not be anything like you think, unless you can see them from the other side.
BWW Reviews: Over-the-top Performances By Kids Propel OVER THE TAVERN
Catholic dogma might not rule the life of 12-year-old Rudy Pazinski, who to the horror of his parents and teacher-nun announces his decision to forgo Confirmation while he shops around for a religion, but Over the Tavern, Tom Dudzick's play opening the 21st season for Seven Angels Theater in Waterbu
Occupy Norway comes to Playhouse on Park with AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE through October 30
Ibsen's startling drama resonates today at Playhouse on Park.
BWW Reviews: THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES - Two Blasts from the Past Stir Up Memories, Music, Fun
It's 1958 and The Marvelous Wonderettes, an all-female vocal group, is entertaining at the Super Senior Prom.
Hartford Children’s Theatre puts the icing on PINKALICIOUS through October 16
Hartford's theatre for children and families is in the pink with PINKALICIOUS.
BWW Reviews: Bated Breath’s HUNGER is Both Feast and Famine through October 2
Bated Breath Theatre Company dishes out HUNGER, a meditation of art, sex, commerce and chocolate.
BWW Reviews: Times Gone By Might Be the Present in Sarah Ruhl's New Version of Chekhov's THREE SISTERS
Just like the THREE SISTERS who find their way of life fading away, so many versions of Anton Chekhov's play find themselves forgotten in the face of modern theater.
BWW Reviews: Spirit of Broadway Starts a PANIC Through September 25
Norwich's Spirit of Broadway presents Stephen Dolginoff's musical riff on Orson Welles' infamous 'War of the Worlds' broadcast.
BWW Reviews: Bated Breath’s HUNGER is Both Feast and Famine through October 2
Bated Breath Theatre Company dishes out HUNGER, a meditation of art, sex, commerce and chocolate.
BWW Reviews: Spirit of Broadway Starts a PANIC Through September 25
Norwich's Spirit of Broadway presents Stephen Dolginoff's musical riff on Orson Welles' infamous 'War of the Worlds' broadcast.
BWW Reviews: THE CRUCIBLE Heats up Hartford Stage Through October 6
Gordon Edelstein helms a fascinating, if flawed, take on Arthur Miller's 1953 classic at Hartford Stage.
BWW REVIEWS: Waiting in the Wings Takes Center Stage in THE UNDERSTUDY at TheaterWorks
What should be a simple 'put in' for a new understudy turns into a rehearsal from hell complete with romantic liaisons, life-changing movie deals, malfunctioning intercoms and a pot-smoking crew member that collectively make the bizarre Kafka play the characters are working on seem like a psychologi
BWW REVIEWS: The Sangin' and Twangin' Sparks, but RING OF FIRE Doesn't Blaze at Ivoryton
A musically gifted cast headed by co-director David M.
BWW Reviews: Capital Classics Does Battle with RICHARD III
Capital Classics celebrates its 20th Anniversary with Shakespeare's malevolent monarch.
BWW Reviews: Goodspeed Musicals Sets Sail with a Triumphant SHOW BOAT
Goodspeed's 'Honey, I Shrunk the Musical'-approach pays off with intimate SHOW BOAT.
BWW Reviews: Emerson Theater Collaborative Invests in THE BIG BANK
ETC tallies up its assets and liabilities with the Seligmann Bros.
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Driving Miss Daisy Cabaret on Main Theater (9/17-10/04) |
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DISNEY & PIXAR’S COCO IN CONCERT LIVE TO FILM Jorgensen Center (10/23-10/23) |
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The Prom The Little Theatre of Manchester (11/06-11/22) |
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Hocus Pocus Live! an all-new parody musical Palace Theater (10/29-10/29) |
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The Snow Goose Goodspeed Opera House (8/28-10/18) |
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Steamroller: A Tribute Concert to the music of James Taylor The Little Theatre of Manchester (9/04-9/04) |
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Crimes of the Heart Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU (10/30-11/08) |
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RUBBERBAND DANCE COMPANY Jorgensen Center (10/29-10/29) |
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Girls Night - The Musical The Bushnell (1/23-1/23) |
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RUFUS WAINWRIGHT WANTED: JUDY GARLAND Jorgensen Center (11/21-11/21) |