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RAINY DAY PEOPLE Lightfoot and Croce Tribute Concert is Coming to Little Theatre of Manchester
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2025
RAINY DAY PEOPLE: THE ULTIMATE GORDON LIGHTFOOT & JIM CROCE TRIBUTE is coming to Little Theatre of Manchester. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
SIMPLY THE BEST: A TRIBUTE TO 80S FEMALE ROCK is Coming to Little Theatre of Manchester
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2025
SIMPLY THE BEST: A TRIBUTE TO 80S FEMALE ROCK FEATURING DANA DADDIO will be presented at Little Theatre of Manchester. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: CAMELOT at Brookfield Theatre
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - July 14, 2025
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. The musical by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe never gets tired and seeing it again at the Brookfield Theatre for the Arts is more than just a pleasant theater experience.
Feature: KING LEAR at Shakespeare On The Green
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - July 14, 2025
In Shakespeare’s time, a black flag would be raised over the theatre to indicate a tragedy. Well, a tragedy happened just before Shakespeare on The Green’s production of King Lear was to open. As King Lear himself put it, “Such groans of roaring wind … I never remember to have heard.”
Dwayne Hartford to Retire as Artistic Director of Childsplay in 2026
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2025
After more than three decades with Childsplay and ten years at its artistic helm, Dwayne Hartford has announced his plans to retire as Artistic Director in September 2026. The company’s Board of Trustees has launched a national search for his successor.
SCROOGE AND MARLEY Will Premiere at Legacy Theatre This Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2025
The Legacy Theatre in Branford, CT, currently celebrating its 5th Anniversary Season, has announced the premiere of a new holiday musical, SCROOGE AND MARLEY, set to open December 4, 2025. Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, July 15 at 10:00 a.m..
Ephraim Birney, Gus Birney and More to Star in Jeffrey Hatcher's ROPE Reading
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2025
A private industry reading of a new adaptation of Rope, penned by acclaimed playwright Jeffrey Hatcher will take place July 17 in New York City. Learn more!
CLUE: A Walking Mystery Comes to the Warner Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2025
Enter the world of Hasbro’s iconic CLUE board game in the all-new interactive and immersive experience, CLUE: A Walking Mystery.   One of them committed the crime.... and it’s up to you to find out whodunit!!  
WHALE TALES by Talking Hands Theatre Comes to Betsy Paterson Square
by Emmy Rice - July 12, 2025
As part of its 2025 Summertime Saturday Puppet Show Series, the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will present Whale Tales by Talking Hands Theatre on Aug. 2 at 11 a.m., outdoors in Betsy Paterson Square in Downtown Storrs.
Mamma Mania! to Perform at Warner Theatre’s Oneglia Auditorium
by Emmy Rice - July 11, 2025
Break out the sequins and bell bottoms—New York City’s premier ABBA tribute band, Mamma Mania!, is coming to the Warner Theatre’s Oneglia Auditorium on Friday, October 24 at 7:30 PM.
Video: 'One Night With You' from Goodspeed's ALL SHOOK UP
by Joshua Wright - July 11, 2025
Watch Ryan Mac & Kerstin Anderson sing 'One Night With You' from All Shook Up at Goodspeed Musicals! The production is currently running at the The Goodspeed in East Haddam, CT through August 24, 2025.
WHALE TALES by Talking Hands Theatre to be Presented at The Ballard Institute
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2025
As part of its 2025 Summertime Saturday Puppet Show Series, the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will present Whale Tales by Talking Hands Theatre. Learn more!
Lunchtime Lecture Will Explore Neil Simon’s PLAZA SUITE at Cheney Hall
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2025
Little Theatre of Manchester will host a Lunchtime Lecture on Wednesday, July 23 at 12 PM at Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Road in Manchester, CT. The free event, centered around the company’s upcoming production of Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite, will be led by David Garnes and include members of the cast and creative team.
Tickets on Sale for Stowe Prize for Literary Activism Event with Percival Everett
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2025
The Stowe Center for Literary Activism has announced the details for an event featuring the winner of the 2025 Stowe Prize for Literary Activism, acclaimed author Percival Everett for James: A Novel .
Grammy-Winning Band Steep Canyon Rangers to Perform at Westport Country Playhouse July 20
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2025
Westport Country Playhouse will welcome Steep Canyon Rangers, the Grammy Award-winning Americana band, for a special one-night-only concert on Sunday, July 20 at 7 p.m.
Rosanne Cash Comes to Westport Country Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2025
Westport Country Playhouse will present four-time Grammy Award winner Rosanne Cash. She will be joined by her husband, Grammy-winning songwriter and guitarist John Leventhal.
THE LITTLE RED HEN Comes to The Ballard Institute This Month
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2025
As part of its 2025 Summertime Saturday Puppet Show Series, the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will present The Little Red Hen by New York City's WonderSpark Puppets.
AUSTEN'S PRIDE: A NEW MUSICAL OF PRIDE AND PREJUDICE to be Presented at The Palace Theater
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2025
The Palace Theater will present Austen's Pride: A New Musical of Pride and Prejudice. Where wit and romance meet, a writer finds her true voice. Learn more here!
Playhouse on Park to Host Cabaret Fundraiser Featuring The Falcetti Four
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2025
Playhouse will host Broadway and Beyond: A Broadway Style Cabaret on Monday, August 4th 7:30am - 9am with a wine and cheese reception beginning at 7pm.
Video: Watch 'All Shook Up' from Goodspeed's ALL SHOOK UP
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2025
Watch a clip from the title number of All Shook Up at Goodspeed Musicals! The video This production features Kerstin Anderson, Ian Dominguez Ball, Michael James, L Morgan Lee, and more.
THE WEDDING SINGER to be Presented at Connecticut Theatre Company in July
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2025
Connecticut Theatre Company will present 'The Wedding Singer' at the Repertory Theatre in New Britain this summer. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
Laurie Berkner - The 'Queen Of Kids' Music' - To Return To The Ravinia Festival
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2025
It's an annual tradition! Legendary children's musician and Chicagoland favorite Laurie Berkner will return to the main stage Pavilion at the Ravinia Festival. Learn how to purchase tickets!
AMADEUS Comes to Madison Lyric Stage This Month
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2025
Madison Lyric Stage, a professional theater company on the Connecticut shoreline, presents Peter Shaffer’s suspenseful, music-filled drama Amadeus. Learn more here.
Psychic Medium Matt Fraser Comes to the Warner Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2025
America’s Top Psychic Medium, Matt Fraser, is bringing his extraordinary gift to Connecticut! The internationally renowned medium and star of the hit E! Entertainment television series will appear live at the Warner Theatre’s Oneglia Auditorium.
SWEENEY TODD Comes To Connecticut Shoreline This Summer
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2025
The Legacy Theatre, currently celebrating its 5th Anniversary Season, is bringing one of Stephen Sondheim's classic musicals to its stage. Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

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