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VIDEO: Casal & Warren Visit Backstage LIVE- Wednesday at 12pm
by Backstage With Richard Ridge on October 27, 2020 in Connecticut
Tune in right here Wednesday, October 28 (12pm ET), as he chats with Rafael Casal and Adrienne Warren, who star in one-night-only virtual Halloween benefit concert presentation of The Nightmare Before Christmas, benefitting the Actors Fund and the Lymphoma Research Foundation.
Theatre Artists Workshop Announces THE TAWLIGHT ZONE
by BWW News Desk on October 26, 2020 in Connecticut
Theatre Artists Workshop's annual fundraising performance will be presented virtually and will feature original and reimagined works written, directed, and performed by Workshop Members. This virtual event is in place of TAW's annual spring & fall festivals, which were cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
BWW Exclusive: Ben Rimalower's Broken Records QuaranStreams Continues with Patti LuPone in LIVE FROM THE WEST SIDE
by Ben Rimalower on October 26, 2020 in Connecticut
In this episode, Ben and Daniel discuss Patti LuPone's recent virtual concert, 'Patti LuPone Live from the West Side: Women of Broadway.' The concert was a co-production of Dallas Summer Musicals and Entertainment Benefits Group, with proceeds going to over 20 nonprofit arts presenters around the country.
20 Shows Streaming on BroadwayWorld Events This Week!
by BWW News Desk on October 26, 2020 in Connecticut
BroadwayWorld Events is bringing you incredible talent right into your home!
Exclusive: LaChanze and Celia Rose Gooding Sing from ONCE ON THIS ISLAND as Part of The Seth Concert
by BWW News Desk on October 26, 2020 in Connecticut
Their concert re-airs today at 3pm and is now available On Demand, get your tickets here!
Voting Now Open for Top 5 of Next on Stage!
by BWW News Desk on October 26, 2020 in Connecticut
Voting is now open for round 4 of our singing competition, back again for its second season! Place your votes from now to October 28 (high school) and October 29 (college).
Meet Our NEXT ON STAGE: SEASON 2 College Top 10!
by BWW News Desk on October 24, 2020 in Connecticut
You voted, here they are! In no particular order, meet our top 10 in the college category.
9 LaChanze Videos We Can't Get Enough Of!
by BWW News Desk on October 23, 2020 in Connecticut
LaChanze is stopping by the Seth Rudetsky Concert Series this weekend! We're looking back at past performances before her show on Sunday!
Next on Stage College Top 10 Announced - Watch Now!
by BWW News Desk on October 23, 2020 in Connecticut
Next on Stage returns tonight with the announcement of our college top 10 in season 2 of our online musical theatre singing competition sponsored by Broadway Records.
VIDEO: James Snyder Invites You to Goodspeed's SHAKIN' THE BLUES AWAY
by Stage Tube on October 23, 2020 in Connecticut
James Snyder has created a video for Goodspeed inviting people to their upcoming virtual gala, Shakin' the Blues Away!
Meet Our NEXT ON STAGE: SEASON 2 High School Top 10!
by BWW News Desk on October 23, 2020 in Connecticut
You voted, here they are! In no particular order, meet our top 10 in the high school category.
8 Videos That Make Us Excited for Shoshana Bean's Upcoming Concert!
by BWW News Desk on October 22, 2020 in Connecticut
There's no doubt Shoshana Bean can put on an excellent performance! Check out some of her past gigs before this week's virtual concert, Broadway My Way, on October 23 at 8pm ET.
VIDEO: Next on Stage High School Top 10 Announced!
by BWW News Desk on October 22, 2020 in Connecticut
Next on Stage returns tonight with the announcement of our high school top 10 in season 2 of our online musical theatre singing competition sponsored by Broadway Records.
Connecticut Landmarks Names Aaron Marcavitch as Executive Director
by BWW News Desk on October 21, 2020 in Connecticut
Connecticut Landmarks has selected Aaron Marcavitch as Executive Director, following a national executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). He began his tenure on September 14, 2020.
Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Seeks New Musicals For Development In The 2021 Summer Season
by BWW News Desk on October 21, 2020 in Connecticut
Submissions for the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's 2021 National Music Theater Conference are open! Writers may submit new musicals through the O'Neill's Open Submissions process through October 30.
BWW Blog: Rehearsalsaurus Rex
by Student Blogger: Maggie Cummins on October 20, 2020 in Connecticut
It’s week seven here in college, friends, and it’s time for celebration! Hang the streamers, bake a cake, and break out the noisemakers: I’m rehearsing again! Shout it to the rooftops!
The Fate of Connecticut Theatre Remains Uncertain in the Midst of the Pandemic
by BWW News Desk on October 20, 2020 in Connecticut
The Connecticut Mirror has reported that despite the fact that as of October 8th, Connecticut theatres have been allowed to reopen at 50% capacity, the future of live performance and the question of sustainability of live theatre in the midst of the health crisis is leaving many uncertain about the fate of Connecticut theatre.
VIDEO: Bryan Thomas Hunt and Kelly Sheehan Perform "Tap Your Troubles Away" From Goodspeed's SHAKIN' THE BLUES AWAY Virtual Gala
by Stage Tube on October 20, 2020 in Connecticut
Shakin' the Blues Away: A Virtual Gala Concert for Goodspeed is going to be an event that you won’t want to miss.
DOROTHY LYMAN PLAY GETS READING at Online
by Lauren Yarger on October 20, 2020 in Connecticut
Dorothy Lyman's new play, THE KEYS, will get a reading on Zoom
CT Flagship Producing Theaters Respond To Governor's Grant Program To Support The Arts
by BWW News Desk on October 19, 2020 in Connecticut
Connecticut's Flagship Producing Theaters (CFPT) appreciate Governor Lamont's announcement today that the state will use $9 million in federal CARES Act funding to establish a new COVID Relief Fund for the Arts. This investment is vital to our efforts to survive the financial devastation caused by the pandemic, as ours were among the first businesses to close and will be last on the list to reopen.
Hartt Dance Division Presents STEADFAST
by BWW News Desk on October 19, 2020 in Connecticut
The University of Hartford's Hartt School presents “Steadfast” the Fall Senior Dance Concert. Performances are Friday, October 24, 2020 at 7:30pm ET and Saturday, October 25, 2020 at 2:00pm ET and 7:30pm ET.
Two Weeks Left To Submit Nominations For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards
by BWW News Desk on October 20, 2020 in Connecticut
There's just two weeks left to submit nominations for the BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards - which are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade!
Two Weeks Left To Submit Nominations For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards
by BWW News Desk on October 20, 2020 in Connecticut
There's just two weeks left to submit nominations for the BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards - which are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade!
Milford Arts Council Announces Online Arts Enrichment Classes
by BWW News Desk on October 19, 2020 in Connecticut
Milford Arts Council is excited to announce that it has teamed up with instructors in the arts from Connecticut to Cape Cod to Virginia in order to offer a slate of online classes and tutorials in all art forms.
TV: Kristin Huffman Demonstrates What NOT to Do in a Self-Tape
by BroadwayWorld TV on October 19, 2020 in Connecticut
Kristin Huffman, Broadway veteran (Company: 'Sarah' flute sax and piccolo in the John Doyle production) is also a professor at the University of Hartford, Hartt school. She is the artistic director and founder of The New Paradigm Theatre (www.nptheatre.org) and produces musicals and educational events.
