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CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION at TheatreWorks New Milford
by Emmy Rice - July 06, 2025
When four lost New Englanders who enroll in Marty’s six-weeklong community-center drama class begin to experiment with harmless games, hearts are quietly torn apart, and tiny wars of epic proportions are waged and won.
Previews: PAINTING CHURCHES at The Pinebrook Theater
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - July 05, 2025
You can see the Falcone Repertory Theatre’s script-in-handing reading of Tina Howe’s Painting Churches at the Pine Brook Theater in Trumbull (the old Group Theater's summer home).
Westport Country Playhouse's Classic Film Series to Continue with SINGIN' IN THE RAIN
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2025
Westport Country Playhouse’s classic film series will present “Singin’ in the Rain,” the iconic musical from 1952 that celebrates the magic of the silver screen. Learn how to attend.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Returns for Outdoor Summer Run at The Contemporary Theater Company
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2025
The Contemporary Theater Company in Wakefield, RI will present A Midsummer Night’s Dream as part of its annual Shakespeare on the Saugatucket series, running Sundays and Wednesdays from July 6 through August 3,
Westport Country Playhouse to Present THE GOLDSMITH a Solo Play by Sharone Sayegh
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2025
Westport Country Playhouse will present The Goldsmith, a solo play written and performed by Sharone Sayegh, on Friday, July 11 at 8 p.m. as part of the Barnstormer series at the Lucille Lortel White Barn Center.
Video: Watch Highlights from Goodspeed's ALL SHOOK UP
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2025
Watch a highlights video from All Shook Up at Goodspeed Musicals! This video features Kerstin Anderson, Ian Dominguez Ball, Jenna Bienvenue, Corinne C. Broadbent, Jordan Matthew Brown, Julius Chase, and more.
Connecticut Ballet Adds Hartford Symphony Orchestra To THE NUTCRACKER At The Bushnell
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2025
After an absence of nearly two decades, live music will enliven a production of The Nutcracker at The Bushnell when Connecticut Ballet is accompanied by the Hartford Symphony Orchestra this coming December.
The Go-Go's Musical HEAD OVER HEELS Comes to East Haven This Month
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2025
The New Haven Academy of Performing Arts (NHAOPA) and Broadway Dance are set to rock the stage with Head Over Heels – The Musical, running July 18–20 at the Cabaret on Main Theatre in downtown East Haven.
McCarter Theatre to Premiere I & YOU: THE MUSICAL With All-Woman Creative Team
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2025
McCarter Theatre Center has announced the all-woman creative team behind the world premiere of I & You: The Musical, a new work by playwright Lauren Gunderson and composer/lyricist Ari Afsar, running September 13 – October 12, 2025.
Danbury's Musicals At Richter Kicks Off 41st Season Under The Stars with EVITA
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2025
Musicals at Richter (MAR), celebrating its 41st season as the longest-running outdoor theater in Connecticut, kicks off the summer with 'Evita,' playing July 5 to July 19. Featuring a live band and a cast of talented local actors, performances take place outdoors under the stars at the Richter Arts Center
Drama Works Theatre Company To Stage MAC BETH Shakespeare Adaptation
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2025
Drama Works Theatre Company, a resident performing arts company in Old Saybrook, will present its upcoming production of Mac Beth adapted by Erica Schmidt, from Macbeth by William Shakespeare. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Westport Country Playhouse Reveals 2025 Woodward Internship Class
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2025
Westport Country Playhouse has revealed its 2025 Joanne Woodward Internship class of four theater career aspirants who will enhance their professional skills and gain on-the-job experience. Learn more here!
Photos: L Morgan Lee, Ryan Mac and More in ALL SHOOK UP at Goodspeed Musicals
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2025
Goodspeed Musicals is presenting All Shook Up as its second production of the 2025 season. Get a first look at photos of the production here and learn how to purchase tickets!
CT Critics Circle Awards Top Honors to PRIMARY TRUST and RAGTIME at 33rd Annual Ceremony
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2025
The Pulitzer Prize winning play, Primary Trust, a moving, bittersweet drama about loneliness and friendship, which played at TheaterWorks Hartford, and a powerful, emotionally stirring production of Ragtime at Goodspeed Musicals took top honors at the 33rd annual Connecticut Critics Circle Awards (ctcritics.org) held on Monday, June 23.
Spotlight: THE LITTLE MERMAID at Summer Theatre of New Canaan
by BWW Special Offer - June 27, 2025
Disney's The Little Mermaid Opens July 12. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a classic story of love and adventure for the ages. Ariel, King Triton’s youngest daughter, in order to find the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargains with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea.
A.C.T. of Connecticut to Premiere Newly Reimagined Version of ALMOST FAMOUS
by Joshua Wright - June 26, 2025
A.C.T. of CT will present the regional premiere of Almost Famous: The Musical, launching the theater’s highly anticipated 2025–2026 season. This will be the first production of the musical since its 2022 Broadway debut.
CANDACE BUSHNELL – TRUE TALES OF SEX, SUCCESS AND SEX AND THE CITY Begins at Westport Country Playhouse In July
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2025
Westport Country Playhouse will present Candace Bushnell, the international best-selling novelist and creator of “Sex and the City,” in her critically acclaimed one-woman show, “True Tales of Sex, Success and Sex and the City,” on Wednesday, July 9, at 8 p.m.
THE LITTLE MERMAID to be Presented at Summer Theatre Of New Canaan
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2025
Summer Theatre of New Canaan will present Disney's The Little Mermaid. Disney's The Little Mermaid is based on Hans Christian Andersen's beloved fairy tale and Disney's animated classic. Learn how to attend.
CELEBRATE DRAG 2025 Comes to TheaterWorks Hartford Featuring Suzie Toot
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2025
TheaterWorks Hartford will present the 3rd annual CELEBRATE DRAG, a one night only event featuring music, dance, and storytelling. Learn more about the show here!
PLAYSTATION THE CONCERT Adds Performance At The Bushnell
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2025
The Bushnell has announced that, due to public demand, a second performance of PLAYSTATION THE CONCERT has been added to the fall schedule. PLAYSTATION THE CONCERT, a one-of-a-kind production featuring thrilling music and cutting-edge visuals will play two performances in Hartford on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 3 and 7:00 PM.
ALL SHOOK UP Extended at Goodspeed Musicals Through Late August
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2025
Goodspeed Musicals will present All Shook Up beginning as its second production of the 2025 season. The production has been extended through late August. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Westport Country Playhouse Launches Stand Up & Learn Comedy Program for Kids This July
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2025
Westport Country Playhouse has announced that registration is now open for “Stand Up & Learn,” a stand-up comedy program for kids ages 8–16, running Tuesday through Friday, July 15–18, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., with a final showcase on Friday, July 18 at 5 p.m.
JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Opens This Week at Ivoryton Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2025
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat opens this week at Ivoryton Playhouse! One of the most beloved musicals of all time, this high-energy production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's timeless hit promises to be a family-friendly celebration of music, imagination, and storytelling.
Hartford Stage Ticket Sales Open For All 2025-2026 Season Productions
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2025
All tickets for the 2025/2026 season at Hartford Stage are now on sale. The Tony Award-winning theater in downtown Hartford announced the dynamic lineup earlier this year.
DOLLS & GUYS: A GENDER-BENDING BROADWAY EVENING Announced at Music Theatre of Connecticut
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2025
Music Theatre of Connecticut has announced Dolls & Guys: A Gender-Bending Broadway Evening. Join us in celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and Pride Month with an evening of amazing musical performances.

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