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The Ballard Institute Presents 'Puppetry And Production Design' Online Forum With Carl Sprague
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2022
For its first installment of the 2022 Spring Puppet Forum Series, the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will host 'Puppetry and Production Design' with stage designer Carl Sprague on Thursday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. ET.
Westport Country Playhouse Elects Five To Board Of Trustees
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2022
Five new members were elected to the board of trustees at Westport Country Playhouse, bringing the total to 33, led by Ania Czekaj-Farber of Westport, chair.
Hartford Stage Announces Artistic Team For Allaudin Ullah's DISHWASHER DREAMS
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2022
Hartford Stage announced today the artistic team for their upcoming production of Dishwasher Dreams, written and performed by Alaudin Ullah and directed by Chay Yew. This timely comedy, which is presented in association with Writers Theatre and features live tabla music composed and performed by percussionist Avirodh Sharma, runs at the Tony Award-winning theatre in downtown Hartford starting February 24 through March 20, 2022.
The MAC Brings Back Blac Rabbit!
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2022
The Milford Arts Council has announced the return of Blac Rabbit at The MAC. Blac Rabbit's two previous shows were SRO however due to COVID protocols there are very limited reservations available. 
WCSU's Theatre Arts Department to Present SWEENEY TODD
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2022
Western Connecticut State University will present live performances of 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' at its Visual and Performing Arts Center on 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, from Feb. 25 through March 6.
Yale Indigenous Performing Arts Program Commissions All Previous Winners Of The Young Native Playwrights Contest
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2022
The Yale Indigenous Performing Arts Program believes deeply in the creative abilities of every writer who has won the Young Native Playwrights Contest. That is why we have decided to offer a $500 mini-commission to each of the eight previous contest winners.
Palace Theater 2ND ACT Series Seeking Storytellers
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2022
The successful  2ND ACT  Speaker's series, launched five years ago at the Palace Theater is looking for people to tell their own second act stories next season.
Legacy Theatre Now Accepting Audition Submissions For Their 2022 Season
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2022
The Legacy Theatre in Branford, CT has put out a casting call for performers to fill out their 2022 season. The productions currently seeking talent include 'I Do! I Do!,' 'Deathtrap,' 'Awesomer & Awesomer,' 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown,' and 'The Great Gatsby: A Live Radio Play.'
Capital Classics Theatre Company Announces Production of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING for Shakespeare Festival
by Marissa Tomeo - February 13, 2022
The Capital Classics Theatre Company has announced that they will stage Much Ado About Nothing at the 2022 Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival. The production will take place on the beautiful outdoor grounds of the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut from July 14th through the 31st, 2022.
BWW Review: THE DIVAS at Ridgefield Theater Barn
by Sean Fallon - February 13, 2022
On Saturday, February 12, I had the pleasure of seeing THE DIVAS at the Ridgefield Theater Barn, in Ridgefield, CT.  This story, written by Jack Neary, is a comedic series of seven different one act plays that depict the lives of fictional divas Bethel and Clarice, two middle-aged stage actresses whose dynamics with each other define the term “frenemies,” as they are constantly competing for the same roles, in auditions, yet continue to interact with each other.  Directed by Michael Ferrara and Paulette Layton, this talented cast features Nancy Sinacori as Bethel and Deborah Connelly as Clarice, both of whom truly bring their characters to life!
BWW Review: RAPUNZEL at Downtown Cabaret Theatre
by Sean Fallon - February 13, 2022
On Saturday, February 12, at noon, I had the pleasure of seeing yet another Phill Hill masterpiece, at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre, in Bridgeport, CT, a musical adaptation of the classic story of RAPUNZEL.  This is the story of a princess who is trapped by an enchantress, high up in a castle, waiting for her unknown male hero to rescue her.  This adaptation also contains elements of another legendary story involving a sword and a stone.   Phill Hill writes in a comedic manner that simultaneously entertains adults and children, while giving the entire cast fun roles to portray.
Anthony Shaffer's Comedy-thriller WHODUNNIT Opens The Sherman Players 2022 Mainstage Season
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2022
On Friday April 29th, the Sherman Playhouse will open the 2022 mainstage season with WHODUNNIT, a comedy-thriller written by Anthony Shaffer, directed by Alexis M. Vournazos of Danbury.
True Crime Podcast CRIMINAL Cancelled at The Warner
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2022
The true crime podcast, CRIMINAL, originally scheduled at the Warner on Tuesday, May 10 has been cancelled. All ticketholders will be notified by the Box Office.
Paige Turner to Return to The MAC
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2022
The Milford Arts Council and Pantochino Productions Inc. have announced Paige Turner’s return to The MAC for her new show, Joyride at its March Nite Spot Nights event. Paige Turner calls herself the illegitimate love child of Pee-wee Herman and Barbie.
USAF Heritage Of America Band Comes to the Warner
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2022
The Warner Theatre will welcome the USAF Heritage of America Band featuring the Heritage Brass and Heritage Winds ensembles to the Main Stage on Monday, March 14, 2022 at 7 pm.
SHANGHAI ACROBATS: THE NEW SHANGHAI CIRCUS Comes To The Ridgefield Playhouse In March
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2022
Travel back to ancient China with Shanghai Acrobats: The New Shanghai Circus at The Ridgefield Playhouse! 
Ann Hampton Callaway Brings The Linda Ronstadt Songbook to The Ridgefield Playhouse in March
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2022
The music of Linda Ronstadt will co-star in a new show from Tony Award nominee and critically acclaimed jazz diva Ann Hampton Callaway at The Ridgefield Playhouse on March 12th at 8:00pm. The platinum selling artist takes you on a musical journey through the songbook of one of America’s most beloved artists, Linda Ronstadt.
RAPUNZEL Musical Opens at Downtown Cabaret Theatre This Month
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2022
Downtown Cabaret Theatre will open Rapunzel this weekend in Bridgeport, CT. The Theatre for Young Audiences production opens Saturday, February 12 and runs through March 20 at Connecticut's most historic Cabaret theatre. DCT's Rapunzel puts a “twist” on the classic tale about the girl with the long golden hair who's been locked away in a tower by an evil enchantress. 
Westport Country Playhouse Accepting Internship Applications
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2022
Westport Country Playhouse has announced that applications are now being accepted for its 2022 Joanne Woodward Internship Program for theater career aspirants. Interns enhance their professional skills and gain on-the-job experience working directly with Playhouse senior staff during summer months.
The Little Theatre of Manchester to Present VANYA AND SONYA AND MASHA AND SPIKE
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2022
In this Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation, Christopher Durang (known for his outrageous and absurd comedies) blends characters and themes from Chekhov, creating a modern, wickedly wonderful play.
The Bushnell To Present National Tour Of Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIR LADY
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2022
The Bushnell has announced the Hartford engagement of the North American tour of Lincoln Center Theater’s critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY.  Directed by Bartlett Sher, the North American tour will play Hartford from March 8 to March 13, 2022. Tickets are on sale now.
Photos: Little Theatre of Manchester Presents ARSENIC AND OLD LACE
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2022
Little Theatre of Manchester, one of Connecticut's oldest community theatres still in operation, announced today their upcoming production of the beloved dark comedy Arsenic and Old Lace. The hilarious play, believed to be based on an infamous series of boarding house murders in Windsor, CT, runs now through February 20, 2022 at the National Historic Landmark Cheney Hall located at 177 Hartford Road in Manchester, CT.
BWW Feature: PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD'S LOVE NOTES at DARIEN ARTS CENTER
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - February 08, 2022
What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than with a date night of theatre? Play With Your Food, in collaboration with JIB Productions, is offering just that with Love Notes on February 12 at the Darien Arts Center Weatherstone Studio.
Rock Your World with Darlene Love at The Ridgefield Playhouse Valentine's Day Fundraising Event
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2022
LOVE rocks at The Ridgefield Playhouse Valentine's Day Fundraising Event on Monday, February 14th with Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Darlene Love! 
Strauss's ARIADNE AUF NAXOS Will Stream in the Warner's Studio Theatre Next Month
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2022
The 2021-22 season of The Met: Live in HD will continue with Richard Strauss's ARIADNE AUF NAXOS on Saturday, March 12 at 12:55 pm in the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre.

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