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The Palace Theatre Adds AtmosAir Indoor Purification Technology To Improve Wellness
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2021
The Palace Theatre today announced the installation of AtmosAir Solutions' bi-polar ionization technology to improve indoor air quality throughout their entire three floors, including the Main Stage, UpStage, public areas and offices. The addition of the BPI technology will help improve wellness and provide cleaner air for all patrons, staff, volunteers, performers and backstage crew.
BWW Feature: CLEOPATRA, AN UNPARALLELED LIFE at Crystal Theatre
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - November 07, 2021
Cleopatra, the world's first female superstar, has held people's fascination for more than 2,000 years. Now her story is being retold in the rock opera, Cleopatra, A Life Unparalleled, at the Crystal Theatre in Norwalk. Written and composed by Cheryl E. Kemeny, the show, which was previously produced Off-Broadway, is directed by Joe Santaniello, Jr
Photos: Westport Country Playhouse Presents DOUBT: A PARABLE
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2021
Marking its first live theatrical production since 2019, Westport Country Playhouse will stage “Doubt: A Parable,” winner of 2005 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Tony Award® for Best Play, from November 2 through November 20. A
TheatreWorks New Milford Will Present WHAT THE DICKENS?
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2021
On December 3,  TheatreWorks New Milford will present the hilarious original comedy, What the Dickens? by Matt Austin of New Milford.
Windham Theatre Guild and Arts at the Capitol Theatre Will Present MTI's ALL TOGETHER NOW!
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2021
The Windham Theatre Guild and Arts at the Capitol Theatre (ACT) announced that they will be joining over 2,500 theatrical organizations from all 50 states and over 40 countries in producing their own local production of Music Theatre International’s All Together Now!: A Global Event Celebrating Local Theatre. Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) created this revue for theatres across the globe to use as a local fundraising event performed over the same weekend of November 12, 2021. 
Holy Cross Student Theatre Will Present THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED)
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2021
The Holy Cross Student Theatre will present The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield as its fall drama on November 19th at 7:30pm and November 20th at 2:00pm. The show will be performed at Holy Cross in the Blasius Family Auditorium on 587 Oronoke Road in Waterbury. Tickets are $10.00 and can be purchased at the door.
Sacred Heart University Community Theatre Announces November Film Schedule
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2021
The SHU Community Theatre will present a month of film programming in November. Thursday, Nov. 4 & Friday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m.: The Auschwitz Report. The harrowing true story of Freddy and Walter, two young Slovak Jews deported to Auschwitz in 1942.
Staples Players to Present GREASE
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2021
GREASE is the word: Travel back to 1959 and join Staples Players at Rydell High, where the Greasers and Pink Ladies are dishing out mega charm and nostalgia galore!
The Warner Theatre to Present Jardine Family & Friends Tour
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2021
The Warner Theatre has announced Al Jardine, an original and co-founding member of The Beach Boys, is bringing his Family & Friends Tour to the Warner's Main Stage on Saturday, March 5, 2022.
Chazz Palminteri to Perform A BRONX TALE at the Warner Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2021
The critically acclaimed, original one-man show A BRONX TALE starring Academy Award nominated actor, writer and director Chazz Palminteri, will be performed on the Warner Theatre's Main Stage on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 8 pm. 
Four New Kids' Workshops Announced At Ridgefield Theater Barn
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2021
Coming off their very successful Fall workshops, the Theater Barn is launching 4 Winter workshops to keep creative kids happy and active for the next couple of months. For those that like to sing, Miss Anya is returning to lead a holiday edition of her ever-popular Glee (grades 6-9) and Glee Jr. (grades 3-5) workshops, starting November 13th.
DAN SKLAR of FALSETTOLAND at Music Theatre Of Connecticut
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - November 02, 2021
Talk about being a triple threat talent. Usually, it's acting, singing, and dancing. But for Connecticut's Dan Sklar, it's being a rabbi, cantor, and musical theatre performer.
Sacred Heart University Community Theatre Presents World Premiere of BROADWAY MIX TAPE
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2021
The SHU Community Theatre presents the world premiere of Broadway Mix Tape, an evening of A-list Broadway singers performing your favorite Broadway songs reimagined as classic radio hits through the ages.
THE LITTLEST CHRISTMAS TREE Will Open In Milford Next Month
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2021
Award-winning Pantochino Productions Inc. opens it's new holiday musical, “The Littlest Christmas Tree” on Friday, December 3 at the MAC, Milford Arts Council on Railroad Avenue in Downtown Milford.
Castle Craig Players To Present ALL TOGETHER NOW!: A Global Event Celebrating Local Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2021
Castle Craig Players announced that they will be joining over 2,500 theatrical organizations from all 50 states and over 40 countries in producing their own local production of Music Theatre International's ALL TOGETHER NOW!: A Global Event Celebrating Local Theatre.
Central Connecticut State University's Dancentral to Present Fall Student Choreographers' Showcase
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2021
Central Connecticut State University's student-run dance performance company, Dancentral, presents the 2021 'Fall Student Choreographers' Showcase' on Saturday, November 20th, 2021 at 7 p.m. This year's showcase will be held in-person at Welte Auditorium for current CCSU students, faculty and staff only.
The Ballard Institute Presents THE DOLL PLAYS Reunion Fall Online Puppet Forum
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2021
For its second installment of the 2021 Fall Puppet Forum Series, and in conjunction with its Puppetry's Racial Reckoning exhibition, the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will host “The Doll Plays” Reunion with Alva Rogers, Heather Henson, and Holly Laws on Thursday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. ET.
Student Blog: Park Royalty: “Fame” at NYU is Not What You Think
by Student Blogger: Sophie Rossman - October 29, 2021
Everyone’s a star in the park: the street performers masked in paint, the dimpled, grey-haired lady blowing bubbles for the passersby, and even you, a bright-eyed, bushy-tailed 17-year-old college student whose only objective is to breathe in the vibrance of your new home.
Stowe Center To Offer Sewing And Learning Workshop: “Harriet Beecher Stowe And The Politics Of Pocket Purses”
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2021
The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center will present two virtual Sewing and Learning Workshops on 'Harriet Beecher Stowe and the Politics of Pocket Purses.' Employed to compensate for restrictive fashions and to address a range of social and cultural needs, pockets and small bags are a microcosm of complex political, gender, and race history.  
Goodspeed Musicals Announces 2022 Season
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2021
In a return to producing full-scale musicals at the iconic Goodspeed Opera House, Goodspeed Musicals has announced four productions for the Tony Award-winning theatre’s 2022 season
The Bushnell Presents David Payne In AN EVENING WITH C.S. LEWIS
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2021
Emery Entertainment, Inc. and The Bushnell present acclaimed actor David Payne in AN EVENING WITH C.S. LEWIS at the The Bushnell, November 13, 2021 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $60 and are on sale now.
Opera House Players Presents MAMMA MIA!
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2021
Originally set to hit the main stage in May 2020, Opera House Players finally has the opportunity to perform Mamma Mia! with the majority of the original cast!
TheatreWorks New Milford to Present MTI's ALL TOGETHER NOW!
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2021
TheatreWorks New Milford announced that they will be joining thousands of theatrical organizations around the globe by producing their own local production of Music Theatre International’s All Together Now!: A Global Event Celebrating Local Theatre.
Sacred Heart University Dance Company to Perform in 20th Annual 5x5 Contemporary Dance Festival
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2021
Sacred Heart University’s dance company has been accepted to participate in the 20th annual 5x5 Contemporary Dance Festival in West Hartford―Connecticut’s most esteemed event of its kind. It will take place Nov. 6.
Palace Theater Engagement of THE BANDS VISIT Cancelled Due to Scheduling Changes
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2021
The Palace Theater's previously announced engagement of THE BAND’S VISIT has been cancelled due to tour scheduling changes.  The national tour engagement was to have been presented at the Palace in May.

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