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Sacred Heart University Theatre to Host March Film Screenings
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2022
The SHU Community Theatre is set to present a month of film programming in March. The films being show include Benedetta, Raya and the Last Dragon, and Black Widow. Descriptions of the films, along with dates and times of the showings are listed below. 
TheatreWorks New Milford Presents THE EXTREMISTS By C.J. Hopkins
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2022
On March 18, TheatreWorks New Milford will open their season with the critically acclaimed media satire, The Extremists by C.J. Hopkins.
Warner Theatre to Stage SILENT SKY
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2022
You asked for it after seeing the Staged Reading in 2021… and now the Warner Theatre has announced the Stage @ the Warner production of SILENT SKY by Lauren Gunderson, which will be presented in the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre from May 7-22, 2022. 
Connecticut Repertory Theatre to Continue Season With SEVEN SPOTS ON THE SUN
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2022
The Connecticut Repertory Theatre continues its spring 2022 season with Martin Zimmerman’s  SEVEN SPOTS ON THE SUN. This production involves an all-student cast, with faculty director Tlaloc Rivas. Limited tickets will be available to the general public based on a reduced audience capacity to comply with the University of Connecticut’s health and safety restrictions. This production runs from March 25th through April 3rd. 
RAIN- A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES to Play The Bushnell
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2022
 RAIN - A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES is excited to announce that in addition to paying tribute to “Abbey Road” they will be performing your favorites from the “Rooftop Concert” as well as all of your other Beatle’s favorites! Tickets for this one-night-only engagement on Tuesday, March 15 at 7:30pm at The Bushnell in Hartford are on sale now. Tickets are available by visiting bushnell.org, calling (860) 987-5900, or by visiting The Bushnell box office at 166 Capitol Avenue in Hartford, CT.
The Met: Live in HD to Continue with Verdi's DON CARLOS
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2022
The 2021-22 season of The Met: Live in HD will continue with Verdi’s DON CARLOS on Saturday, March 26 at 12:00 pm in the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre.
Registration Is Open For Theater Barn Kids' Spring And Summer Workshops
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2022
The Ridgefield Theater Barn recently opened registration for their Spring and Summer Kids' Workshops. As always, all experience levels are welcome, and no audition is necessary. Scholarship and financial assistance are available, as well as discounts for registering more than one child or multiple sessions.
The James Montgomery Band Will Perform With Christine Ohlman and The Jam Factory at the Warner
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2022
Get ready for a night of blues when The James Montgomery Band with Christine Ohlman and the Sax Attack Horns and The Jam Factory visit the Warner Theatre on Saturday, April 30 at 8 pm!  
Ari Shapiro and Alan Cumming to Appear at The Ridgefield Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2022
They may be from different parts of the entertainment world, but together they are wowing audiences across the country with their evenings of spirited tunes and tall tales! Tony Award-winning actor and singer Alan Cumming along with NPR’s “All Things Considered” host Ari Shapiro bring Och & Oy! A Considered Cabaret to The Ridgefield Playhouse on Friday, March 18, 2022 at 8pm, part of the Teed & Brown Broadway & Cabaret Series. 
Westport Country Playhouse to Host Playreading of DOT
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2022
Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of the comedy/drama about mid-life crises and aging parents, “Dot,” written by Colman Domingo, star of AMC’s “Fear the Walking Dead,” and directed by Q. Smith, on Monday, March 14, at 7 p.m. The live performance will be captured on film for on-demand streaming, from Thursday, March 17 through Sunday, March 20. Script in Hand playreadings offer intimate storytelling as professional actors bring the words to life without sets or costumes.
Harvey Fierstein to Appear at The Ridgefield Playhouse to Discuss New Memoir
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2022
Multitalented Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein’s new memoir “I Was Better Last Night” hit bookshelves on March 1st. Now, the cultural icon and legendary performer is set to bring his stories to the stage of The Ridgefield Playhouse on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 7:30pm – in his hometown event (“a small fictional town in Connecticut”).  Fierstein will be in conversation with fellow Ridgefielder and The New Yorker Magazine cartoonist Roz Chast, followed by an audience Q&A.
Student Blog: An Audience of Eyes
by Student Blogger: Sophie Rossman - March 03, 2022
The masks, in some way, strip the viewers of their identities, solidifying their role as spectators rather than audience members. From behind the mask, we forget that the performers can see us just as much as we can see them. Face coverings give us false anonymity, cloaking our reactions and forcing us to view the piece with a more critical lens.
Hartford Fringe Festival Now Accepting Submissions for 2022
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2022
Pearwater Productions is currently accepting proposals from theatre, dance, comedy and performance artists who are interested in appearing as part of the 3rd annual Hartford Fringe Festival. A ten-day showcase of eclectic performances, the Hartford Fringe Festival will be held October 20-29, 2022 at the Carriage House Theatre, located at 360 Farmington Avenue in Hartford's historic Asylum Hill district.
Sacred Heart University Community Theatre Presents Acclaimed Comedian And Shu Alumnus Kevin Nealon
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2022
SHU presents an evening with Kevin Nealon, Sacred Heart University Class of 1975 graduate and former Bridgeport resident.
Register Now For Playhouse Theatre Academy's Spring 2022 Teen Class
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2022
This class is for teens (ages 13-18) who are interested in improving their acting and performance techniques. Students will rehearse scenes, perform improv exercises, play games, share their ideas, and collaborate with their peers to bring scenes to life.
Register Now For Playhouse Theatre Academy's Spring Sessions Of CREATIVE KIDS In Simsbury & Hartford
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2022
In this class for ages 4-6, students will explore their abilities in storytelling by creating their own play based on a children's book. Exercises and games will focus on acting, storytelling, puppetry, and character building.
Westport Country Playhouse Presents Family Festivities Musical ROSIE REVERE, ENGINEER, AND FRIENDS
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2022
Westport Country Playhouse's Family Festivities will present the new musical, “Rosie Revere, Engineer, and Friends,” which spotlights the STEM curriculum, focusing on science, technology, engineering, and math.
The Bushnell To Present National Tour Of DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2022
The Bushnell announced today that tickets are on sale now for the Hartford premiere of DEAR EVAN HANSEN, scheduled to run March 29 through April 3.
Applications Are Open For Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's Cabaret & Performance Conference Junior Fellows Program
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2022
The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center is accepting applications for the Cabaret & Performance Conference Junior Fellows Program through March 18.
Registration Now Open For Legacy Theatre's Spring Classes And Summer Intensives
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2022
Looking for something fun to do? If you want to learn a new skill, dust off some old acting chops, or even meet new people, Legacy Theatre has classes for all ages and skill levels!
Auditions Announced For Castle Craig Player's VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2022
Meriden's Castle Craig Players will hold open auditions for their upcoming production of 'VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE' by Christopher Durang, directed by Oliver Kochol.
Westport Country Playhouse Single Tickets On Sale Today For 2022 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2022
Single tickets for Westport Country Playhouse's 2022 Season, the historic theater's 91st year, will go on sale beginning Tuesday, March 1.
Auditions Announced for OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS at The Little Theater of Manchester
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2022
The Little Theater of Manchester is seeking a cast for a June production of Joe DiPietro's play, 'Over the River and Through the Woods.' Auditions will be held on Sunday March 13th and Tuesday March 15, 2022 from 6 to 9 pm at Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Road, Manchester.
BWW Review: THIS BITTER EARTH at TheaterWorks Hartford
by Brooks Appelbaum - March 01, 2022
This Bitter Earth, playing at TheaterWorks in Hartford through March 20, is a moving and poetic work that explores the love between two men, Jesse and Neil, and their central conflict.
WAITRESS Comes to the Palace Theater Next Month
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2022
The Palace Theater has announced that WAITRESS will play Waterbury, CT for a limited two night only engagement! The diner opens up April 22nd and 23rd!

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