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The Mark Twain House & Museum Hosts Virtual Conversation On 'Underwriters Of The United States'
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2021
The Mark Twain House & Museum's Beatrice Fox Auerbach Director of Collections Jodi DeBruyne sits down with author and historian Hannah Farber to discuss Farber's new book Underwriters of the United States: How Insurance Shaped the American Founding. 
Deadgrass To Play Two Shows At The Milford Arts Council In 2022
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2021
The MAC has announced a Deadgrass double show on January 8, 2022. Deadgrass, a string band adventure through Jerry Garcia's musical world. Deadgrass will be doing two distinct shows as the 5 piece string band: Russ Gottlieb/banjo, Kensuke Shoji/fiddle, C Joseph Lanzbom/guitars, David Richards/bass, yours truly/mandolin, acoustic guitar, vocals.
Extra Performance of A CHRISTMAS SURVIVAL GUIDE Added at the Ivoryton Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2021
Spend the holidays with family at the Ivoryton Playhouse enjoying the sensational holiday revue A CHRISTMAS SURVIVAL GUIDE. This comical “Miniature Christmas Spectacular,” written by James Hindman and Ray Roderick, opens December 2. 
Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; First Stats Announced!
by BWW - December 06, 2021
Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
BUG By Tracy Letts Comes to the Warner in 2022
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2021
The Stage @ the Warner 2022 Season kicks off with the psychological thriller, BUG by Tracy Letts, presented in the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre February 5-20, 2022!  
BWW Review: THE SANTA STORY at Downtown Cabaret Theatre
by Sean Fallon - December 05, 2021
On Saturday, December 4th, at 12:00 P.M., I had the pleasure of seeing yet another Phill Hill written masterpiece, THE SANTA STORY, at Downtown Cabaret Theatre, in Bridgeport, CT.   Phill Hill has incredible writing talent in putting new spins on traditional children’s tales, while his creative genius particularly shines on shows like this that contain original storylines.  Directed by Frank Root and choreographed by Cassie Carroll, this talented cast of five performs a comedy with a family friendly vibe for the younger audience members, while simultaneously keeping an adult audience entertained through one-liners, familiar cultural references, and clean double entendres. 
BWW Review: A Holiday mix-up creates a delightful night at TheatreWorks New Milford
by Jared Reynolds - December 04, 2021
A holiday classic with a fun twist, 'What the Dickens?' takes the audience on a unique journey that is destined to delight and entertain!
THE NUTCRACKER Comes to The Ridgefield Playhouse December 10 - 12
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2021
Visions of sugar plums will dance across The Ridgefield Playhouse stage once again, as the Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance presents Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker at The Ridgefield Playhouse.
Iconic Singer, Shaun Cassidy Returns To The Ridgefield Playhouse December 18
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2021
Shaun Cassidy, the 70s Pop/Rock star and teen heartthrob returns to The Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 8pm.  Fans will hear all the hits including “Da Doo Ron Ron,” “Hey Deanie,” “Do You Believe In Magic,” “That's Rock and Roll” and more – plus a few holiday tunes! 
DANCE TO THE HOLIDAYS Announced At The Ridgefield Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2021
The magic of the holiday season comes alive when your favorite TV stars perform LIVE on The Ridgefield Playhouse stage!
Ivoryton Playhouse Announces 2022 Season
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2021
On April 7th, 2022 The Ivoryton Playhouse will open its doors for a new season – a very different season with fewer productions but more performances and a year full of exciting, affordable professional theatre. Plays for romantics and plays for cynics; shows for families and shows for sweethearts; classic hit music from the 50s and 60s as well as country music favorites.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS to be Presented at Waterbury's Palace Theater
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2021
The original team behind the Tony® Award-winning Broadway hit reunites with Million Dollar Quartet Christmas, the brand-new heartwarming holiday rock ‘n’ roll musical, coming to Palace Theater in Waterbury on Saturday, December 18, 2021.
Student Blog: Why We Don't Wear Shoes in Acting School
by Student Blogger: Sophie Rossman - December 01, 2021
Actors are trained to dive headfirst into the uncomfortable, to kick off our shoes and to try on new ones. We become eager to try on Mom’s highest heels; ready to run in the cleats of the kids next door; hungry to dance in Cinderella’s slippers before midnight, and powerful enough to step on fingers wearing Iago’s boots.
The Bushnell Presents The National Tour Of WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2021
Heidi Schreck's Tony Award-nominated play and Pulitzer Prize finalist What the Constitution Means to Me will play The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Avenue in Hartford, CT, for a limited week-long engagement January 26 through January 30, 2022 for seven performances.
Westport Country Playhouse Presents A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2021
For the holiday season, Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of “A Merry Little Christmas Carol,” based on Charles Dickens' “A Christmas Carol,” before a live audience on Monday, December 13, at 7 p.m.
Frank Ingrasciotta's Acclaimed Solo Play BLOOD TYPE: RAGU to Premiere On Broadway on Demand
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2021
The original Off-Broadway production of the show will debut on the streaming platform Broadway on Demand, one of Broadway's digital media services, this Monday.
Palace Theater to Host Waterbury Table Reading of JOY MEETS GIRL By TV Writer Kimberly Hill
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2021
The Palace Theater's new initiative Table Readings at the Palace Theater presents its next offering on Saturday, December 11, 2:00pm in the intimate Poli Club space.
Festive Adult Comedy WHO'S HOLIDAY Announced at Music Theatre of CT
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2021
Music Theatre of Connecticut MainStage, Fairfield County's professional, award-winning theatre company continues its 35th Anniversary Season with the one-woman comedy, Who's Holiday!, written by Matthew Lombardo. The play re-introduces audiences to Cindy Lou Who many years after How The Grinch Stole Christmas as she drinks, jokes, and stumbles her way through the rocky retelling of her life since then.
The Bushnell Presents THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER With Rap Pioneer Kurtis Blow
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2021
Everything old is new again. Tchaikovsky's 129-year-old ballet is reimagined as a holiday dance spectacle in The Hip Hop Nutcracker, arriving at the The Bushnell on December 17, 2021 at 7:30pm.
COOL YULE A Rock & Roll Holiday Art Exhibition is Coming To C Parker Gallery
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2021
C. Parker Gallery, 409 Greenwich Avenue in Greenwich is going to rock the art world with 'Cool Yule - A Rock & Roll Holiday Art Exhibition,' Thursday, December 9th through Sunday, December 12th, 2021.
Little Theatre of Manchester Announces 2022 Season
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2021
Little Theatre of Manchester, headquartered in Connecticut's oldest operating theatre, announced today the five productions that will comprise its 2022 calendar, the company's 62nd season.
GET THE LED OUT Comes to the Warner in January 2022
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2021
GET THE LED OUT, a celebration of “The Mighty Zep”, will bring their critically acclaimed show to the historic Warner Theatre's Main Stage on Friday, January 28, 2022, at 8:00 pm.
THE NUTCRACKER Comes to the Warner Theatre in December
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2021
A timeless Holiday tradition returns this winter, sure to ignite the imagination of children and adults alike! The Nutmeg Ballet Conservatory, an internationally recognized professional ballet training institution situated in downtown Torrington, is proud to return to its hometown stage, the Warner Theatre, for two weekends of performances of its longstanding rendition of the Nutcracker.
Windham Theatre Guild to Present Choral Concert WE NEED A LITTLE CHRISTMAS
by Gigi Gervais - November 28, 2021
Have you been wishing for a little more 'normalcy' and a little more fun in your life? Well, the Windham Theatre Guild will lift your spirits and warm your heart with a concert filled with wonderful seasonal songs.
East Haddam Stage Company to Present Immersive Production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2021
The East Haddam Stage Company hope you have had a lovely Thanksgiving and are ready for the Holiday Season, because they are! EHSCO is delighted that the Wadsworth Mansion in Middletown CT invited them to create their first ever audience immersive, live theatre production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.

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