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2022 Daniel E. Offutt III Arts & Culture Empowerment Awards to Take Place in June
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2022
The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County has announced its Sixth Annual Daniel E. Offutt III Arts & Culture Empowerment (ACE) Awards, celebrating the creative changemakers of Fairfield County who have made a difference in their communities through Arts & Culture.
Sacred Heart University Community Theatre Presents JUKEBOX HEROES
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2022
Sacred Heart University Community Theatre presents Jukebox Heroes, a concert featuring the '90s cover band One Headlight and Dueling Pianos, featuring Kathryn Krull and Kenny Friedman.
Legacy Theatre To Open Its Second Mainstage Present DEATHTRAP A Thriller By Ira Levin
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2022
The team at The Legacy Theatre, Branford's own regional, professional theatre on the shoreline, is incredibly excited to open their second Mainstage Production of the 2022 season! 'Deathtrap,' a show described by 'Cue Magazine' as 'two-thirds a thriller and one-third a devilishly clever comedy,' will play Thursdays through Saturdays at the theatre from June 2- June18.
DIGNITY, ALWAYS DIGNITY, JELLY'S LAST JAM Concert & More Announced for Long Wharf Theatre 2022/2023 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2022
Long Wharf Theatre yesterday announced the launch of its 2022/2023 season, “Everywhere for Everyone.” Under its new model, audiences will see programming radiating out from the institution's storied home at 222 Sargent Drive and into communities across Greater New Haven.
BWW Review: CABARET at The Goodspeed
by Ariana Straznicky-Packer - May 26, 2022
Wilkommen, bienvenue, and welcome Cabaret to the Goodspeed Stage! The classic musical makes its premiere on the Goodspeed Stage and runs now through July 3rd, 2022.
ACT of CT Presents RENT Beginning Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2022
ACT (A Contemporary Theatre) of Connecticut will open their fourth and final production of the 2021-2022 season – Jonathan Larson's RENT, on May 28, 2022 at 8pm.
Capital Classics Announces Cast of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING At University Of Saint Joseph
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2022
Capital Classics Theatre Company announced today the complete cast and artistic team behind Much Ado About Nothing, the centerpiece of the company's 2022 Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival. The production will run for three weekends, July 14 through 31, 2022, on the grounds of the University of Saint Joseph (1678 Asylum Avenue in West Hartford, CT).
BWW Review: ZOEY'S PERFECT WEDDING at TheaterWorks Hartford
by Ariana Straznicky-Packer - May 25, 2022
Zoey’s Perfect Wedding is a hilarious play about love and relationships with a deeper message about the pressures we endure from societal expectations. Set at the most disastrous wedding reception of all time, the title is assuredly ironic, featuring drunken speeches, an incompetent wedding planner who makes everything worse, and hi-jinx galore.
Guilford Performing Arts Festival's 2022 Artists' Awards Competition Opens
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2022
Applications are now open for the Guilford Performing Arts Festival’s (GPAF) 2022 Artists’ Awards, which will commission new works by Connecticut artists in dance, drama and music. As many as six $2,500 grants will be awarded for the creation of new work to be premiered at the 2023 festival.
Westport Country Playhouse Offers Free-of-Charge Events Exploring Comedy STRAIGHT WHITE MEN
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2022
Westport Country Playhouse will present “Straight White Men: Dig Deeper,” a series of special events, free-of-charge and open to the community, surrounding the comedy, “Straight White Men,” playing May 24 – June 5. The events will enhance the community's insight on the production and its themes.
Sacred Heart University Community Theatre Presents Comedian Maria Bamford
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2022
The SHU Community Theatre welcomes comedian Maria Bamford. Talk show host Stephen Colbert called her his “favorite comedian on earth” and writer/director Judd Apatow said she is “the funniest woman in the world.”
C. Parker Gallery, Greenwich, CT Presents THE ART OF RINGO STARR - PAINTING IS MY MADNESS TOO
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2022
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band are going back on tour. C. Parker Gallery, 409 Greenwich Avenue in Greenwich, CT is celebrating their three-night engagement at the Beacon Theatre in New York City with a very special exhibition and sale featuring hand-signed, limited-edition artworks created by Ringo Starr, Friday, June 3rd through Sunday, June 12th. Each piece of art is individually numbered and hand-signed by Ringo with 100% of Ringo's proceeds going towards the Lotus Foundation.
Pantochino Debuts New Musical For Pride Month
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2022
Award-winning Pantochino Productions Inc. will celebrate Pride Month with the debut of a new musical, “As Long As We’re Talking” for a limited engagement of four performances June 24-26 at  the MAC, Milford Arts Council on Railroad Avenue in Downtown Milford.
Broadway Method Academy Announces 2022 Stephen Sondheim Award Nominees
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2022
Broadway Method Academy, in association with the Shubert Theatre of New Haven and Sacred Heart University's Theater Arts Department has announced the nominees for the fifth annual Stephen Sondheim Awards.
Sageseeker Productions and HartBeat Ensemble Present 'La Sala Femme: The ReEmergence'
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2022
HartBeat Ensemble (Godfrey L. Simmons, Jr., Artistic Director and Rhoda Cerritelli, Managing Director) announced today a two-night special event, LA SALA FEMME: The ReEmergence, produced in collaboration with the visionary artists of Sageseeker Productions.
Jay Leno to Take The Ridgefield Playhouse Stage
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2022
When he’s not filming his CNBC primetime series “Jay Leno’s Garage” or on air with “Last Man Standing” and “You Bet Your Life,” or working on his impressive collection of classic cars and motorcycles, Jay Leno performs more than 200 stand-up shows annually across the country and internationally. Accurately dubbed “the hardest working man in show business,” Leno will be taking center stage performing TWO SHOWS at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at 4:00 and 7:00pm.
BWW Review: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS at Shubert Theatre
by Ariana Straznicky-Packer - May 20, 2022
The national tour of An American in Paris is making its final stop at Shubert Theatre, New Haven, now through May 21, 2022. Based on the Academy Award winning 1951 film starring Hollywood legends Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron, the production features the iconic music of George and Ira Gershwin, including “I Got Rhythm,” “S’Wonderful,” and more.
World Premiere SECONDO Announced At TheaterWorks Hartford This Summer
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2022
TheaterWorks Hartford presents the World Premiere of SECONDO the sequel to our beloved hit show, I LOVED, I LOST, I MADE SPAGHETTI by Jacques Lamarre based on stories by Giulia Melucci. Directed by Rob Ruggiero, the production runs JULY 29 – AUGUST 28 and marks the 10th anniversary since I LOVED, I LOST, I MADE SPAGHETTI first enamored Hartford audiences.
Sacred Heart University Hires New Managing Director Of Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2022
Sacred Heart University has hired Martin Kagan as its new managing director of performing arts. Kagan, who resides in Riverside, will oversee the band & orchestra, choral and dance programs and will work directly with Jerry Goehring, executive director of the performing arts department. He will also develop and manage budgets, implement grants and pursue fundraising.
Photos: First Look at BETWEEN TWO KNEES at Yale Rep
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2022
Yale Repertory Theatre concluded its 2022 season with Between Two Knees. The play, written by the intertribal sketch comedy troupe The 1491s and directed by Eric Ting, is presented with Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
QUEEN by Madhuri Shekar Opens Tonight at Long Wharf Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2022
NAATCO's inaugural production of the NAATCO National Partnership Project, Queen, written by playwright and screenwriter Madhuri Shekar (House of Joy) and directed by Aneesha Kudtarkar, will open tonight, May 19th at Claire Tow Stage in the C. Newton Schenck III Theatre, Long Wharf Theatre (222 Sargent Drive, New Haven).
Sacred Heart University Community Theatre Presents Jim Messina
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2022
Sacred Heart University Community Theatre presents a night with musician Jim Messina.
Chris Fuller to Present New Solo Show CHEESE FRIES & FROOT LOOPS at at Fairfield Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2022
Cheese Fries & Froot Loops is a new one-man show written and performed by Chris Fuller, a native of Weston, CT, and a former professional golfer.  It is a true, moving, and humorous story of his attempt to make it to the PGA Tour while struggling with Bipolar disorder and his unexpected journey to enlightenment. 
CHEESE FRIES & FROOT LOOPS Comes to The Fairfield Theater Company Next Week
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2022
Cheese Fries & Froot Loops is a new one-man show written and performed by Chris Fuller, a native of Weston, CT, and a former professional golfer.  It is a true, moving, and humorous story of his attempt to make it to the PGA Tour while struggling with Bi -Polar disorder and his unexpected journey to enlightenment.  
Westport Country Playhouse Presents Reading Of THE SCREAM
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2022
Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of “The Scream: A Musical Comedy Fantasy,” on Monday, June 13, at 7 p.m. The live performance will be captured on film for on-demand streaming, from Thursday, June 16 through Sunday, June 19. Script in Hand playreadings offer intimate storytelling as professional actors bring the words to life without sets or costumes.

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