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Get In The Holiday Spirit With The Wilton Playshop's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2021
The Wilton Playshop is staging a fantastic one-man adaptation of Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol.' The timeless tale of redemption and hope tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a greedy miser who hates Christmas. He is transformed into a caring, kindly person when visited by four ghosts on Christmas Eve
Castle Craig Players Stage Raunchy Seuss Parody WHO'S HOLIDAY!
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2021
Written by Matthew Lombardo, 'WHO'S HOLIDAY!' reconnects us with the infamous Cindy Lou Who, now middle-aged and bitter by the reality of adulthood, living in her shoddy trailer home on Mount Crumpit, former hideout of the infamous Grinch. While she awaits her Christmas party guests, she regales listeners with the bizarre journey her life has taken since that fateful night in Whoville when a certain Grinch tried to steal Christmas. This hysterical and wild parody is a must-see for mischievous ADULT theatre-goers this holiday season!
New England Music Hall of Fame to Dedicate Concert to Joanne Shenandoah's Memory
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2021
On November 27, 2021 the New England Music Hall of Fame will be hosting the event “The United Gathering”. The objective for the event is to unite people harmoniously through music, and while doing so have a food drive for the Groton Food Locker in Groton, Ct.
Playhouse Theatre Group, Inc. Announces Open House For Brand New Scene Shop
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2021
Playhouse Theatre Group has acquired a new scene shop for Playhouse on Park, West Hartford's own renowned professional theatre. The scene shop is located at 15C Andover Drive in West Hartford.
The Ballard Institute Presents ANANSI: STORY-TELLER BY STRING THEORY THEATER Via Zoom
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2021
As its last 2021 Fall Puppet Performance, the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will present Anansi: Story-teller by Baltimore's String Theory Theater on Saturday, Dec. 4 at 11 a.m. ET via Zoom.
The Ballard Institute Presents 'Contemporary Puppetry In Puerto Rico' Online Forum
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2021
For its last installment of the 2021 Fall Puppet Forum Series, and in conjunction with the Hecho en Puerto Rico: Four Generations of Puerto Rican Puppetry exhibition, the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will host “Contemporary Puppetry in Puerto Rico” with exhibit co-curators Dr. Manuel Morán and Deborah Hunt, and puppeteers Pedro Adorno, and Tere Marichal on Thursday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. ET.
Annual Rob Mathes Holiday Concert to be Presented Online To Celebrate The 2021 Holidays
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2021
The annual Rob Mathes Holiday Concert is happening this year but will be performed in advance and taped for airing on Rob Mathes' YouTube channel, Rob Mathes Music, for two weeks during the holiday season from December 22 through January 5.
Westport Country Playhouse Presents WINTER FUN FEST Next Month
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2021
“Winter Fun Fest” is the first community event conceived, organized, and run by the Playhouse Youth Council, a group of activated local high school students. Net proceeds will go to Homes with Hope, a Westport-based organization dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness in Fairfield County.
A CHRISTMAS SURVIVAL GUIDE At The Ivoryton Playhouse 
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 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.  
Fairfield Center Stage to Present A CHRISTMAS CAROL EXPERIENCE
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2021
Fairfield Center Stage, a community theater group, is continuing its 2021/22 season with its annual production of A Christmas Carol Experience, December 15-19. This year's production will be hosted by St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 661 Old Post Road, Fairfield, CT.
Sacred Heart University Community Theatre Presents SHU Chamber Ensembles in Concert Next Month
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2021
Sacred Heart University's student chamber ensembles will perform a diverse concert next month at SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Road, Fairfield.
Cheney Hall To Present 'Charlie Brown Jazz' With The Eric Mintel Quartet On December 12
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2021
Cheney Hall, located at 177 Hartford Road in Manchester, CT, announced today a special holiday matinee presentation of the Eric Mintel Quartet performing Charlie Brown Jazz! on Sunday, December 19 at 2pm.
YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, I DO! I DO! and More Announced for Legacy Theatre 2022 Season
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2021
After an inaugural season full of uplifting, intriguing, and inspiring productions and performances, Legacy Theatre is thrilled to finally announce their 2022 season. The company will present a 'series of series' in the new year. Four productions will take the stage as part of Legacy's 2022 Mainstage Series, a lineup that already has audiences excited!
Camp John Waters to Return With Deborah Harry, Colleen Fitzpatrick​​ & Mink Stole
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2021
Director John Waters will return to Club Getaway in Kent, Connecticut this fall to host his 5th Annual Camp John Waters. This once in a lifetime sleepaway-camp experience for his super fans will take place from September 9th - 12th.
Iconic Singer, Shaun Cassidy, Returns to The Ridgefield Playhouse December 18
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2021
Add a little “Da Doo Ron Ron” to your holiday season when Shaun Cassidy returns to The Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 8pm with a night of hits and a few holiday tunes!  The show, part of the Pepsi Rock Series Driven by North American Motor Car and sponsored by Not Your Granny's Tea, also includes funny and moving stories of his famous family and extraordinary life. 
Howie Mandel Returns To The Ridgefield Playhouse For A Night Of All New Stand-up Comedy, December 8
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2021
Howie Mandel is moving from behind the judge's table on America's Got Talent to take center stage at The Ridgefield Playhouse with a night of anything-can-happen comedy on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 8pm. 
Dance To The Holidays At The Ridgefield Playhouse, December 19
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2021
Celebrate the holiday season with dazzling dances, holiday classics and stars from your favorite TV shows LIVE on stage! 
Irish Dancing And High Spirited Holiday Cheer Comes To The Ridgefield Playhouse With CHRISTMAS WITH THE CELTS
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2021
The Ridgefield Playhouse is adding a touch of Celtic flair to the holiday season with Christmas with the Celts on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 8pm. 
A CHRISTMAS SURVIVAL GUIDE Announced At The Ivoryton Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 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. 
Photos: In Rehearsal for THE SANTA STORY MUSICAL at Downtown Cabaret Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2021
The cast of Downtown Cabaret Theatre's The Santa Story is having a blast in rehearsals. The world premiere TYA musical tells the heartwarming and hilarious story of a young St. Nick and his journey to become Santa Claus. The perfect blend of music, mayhem, and merriment for the whole family that is sure to have audiences ringing jingle bells this holiday season.
Westport Country Playhouse's Early-Bird Registration For CampWCP Starts Today
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2021
Early-bird pricing is offered from Friday, November 19 through Sunday, December 5 for Westport Country Playhouse's CampWCP, a social justice theater camp limited to 20 middle school students (6th through 8th grade).
Mason Alexander Park to Star in CATHARSISSY at Long Wharf Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2021
The star of I Am My Own Wife returns to Long Wharf for an intimate evening of song, celebration and the power of theater, featuring the premiere of the short film Catharsissy, directed by Paul McGill along with a live performance by Mason.  
WRECK THE HALLS At The Sherman Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2021
On Friday, November 26, The Sherman Playhouse will open its hilarious holiday musical revue, WRECK THE HALLS, written, directed and choreographed by Brad Blake with music direction by Charles Smith. The curtain rises at 8:00 p.m. for a four week run.
Herstory Theater to Present A CHRISTMAS CAROL, A LIVE RADIO PLAY
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2021
Herstory Theater will bring A CHRISTMAS CAROL, A LIVE RADIO PLAY by Joe Landry with music by Kevin Connors to Little Theater of Manchester on Thursday, December 9, at 7:30 pm.
The Hartford Dance Collective Presents LINKED: A Collaborative Dance Performance Experience
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2021
The Hartford Dance Collective presents 'LINKED', a collaborative dance performance experience. The Resident Artists and special guests of the Collective will be performing LIVE in-person, while you sip on your Hartford Flavor cocktail and enjoy the human connection of artists and arts-lovers.

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