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New Paradigm Theatre Announces Crowd-sourcing TikTok Competition For FOOTLOOSE
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2021
The NPT youth board of directors will host a TikTok 'Crowd-sourcing' competition (June 7-14) for choreography that will be featured in the song 'Still Rocking' as part of the theatre's production of Footloose this summer.
Playhouse Theatre Group, Inc. Launches The Connecticut Shakespeare Festival
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2021
Playhouse Theatre Group, Inc. will launch the inaugural season of the Connecticut Shakespeare Festival at Auerfarm in Bloomfield, CT. It will run from July 7 - August 22, 2021. The inaugural season theme is “Shakespeare and Sondheim.”
Playwrights On Park is Currently Accepting Original Play Submissions
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2021
Playwrights on Park is a new artistic endeavor for Playhouse on Park. The mission is to develop and produce original plays, to foster emerging and established playwrights, and to become a leader in new play development. Playwrights on Park aims to help establish the Greater Hartford Area as a premiere destination for the cultivation and exploration of innovative theatrical work.
Palace Theatre's 2ND ACT SERIES Presents Rich Cyr, June 23
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2021
Life sometimes gives you lemons could have been the subtitle for Rich Cyr's 2ND ACT presentation on June 23 at 7:00PM, Don't Just Dream It, Live It!
Warner Theatre Welcomes Back Volunteers!
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2021
After 14 months of closure, the Warner Theatre welcomed over 50 volunteers back to the venue on Tuesday, May 25th. The volunteers were asked prior to the meeting if they would be willing to return to the theatre, and if so when they would feel comfortable to do so.
E-Pass for Palace Theater's 100th Anniversary Season On Sale June 7
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2021
The Palace Theater in anticipation of re-opening for an exciting 100th Anniversary season, is offering its E-Pass for sale beginning June 7, ahead of the June 14 general public on-sale date for all concerts booked to date. 
VIDEO: Ben Clark and Dee Roscioli sing "True Colors" / "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2021
Singer-songwriter Ben Clark and Wicked’s Dee Roscioli are back together at Goodspeed and ready to rock the tent with an acoustic set full of hits. Classic rock takes center stage with songs from the Eagles, Beatles, Bonnie Raitt and Elton John.
Westport Country Playhouse Presents A Reading Of THE SAVANNAH DISPUTATION
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2021
Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand play reading of the comedy, “The Savannah Disputation,” filmed on the Playhouse stage and broadcast virtually, premiering Monday, June 14, at 7 p.m., and streaming on-demand from Tuesday, June 15 through Sunday, June 20.
Student Blog: Fighting that Summertime Slump
by Student Blogger: Erika Spondike - June 02, 2021
I'm a musical theatre major, I love the grind. Going from 30 hours (yep) of classes a week to having my calendar completely cleared was a big jump. But I can already feel myself itching to write something new on my to-do list. So instead of sitting around and waiting for fall, here are my suggestions to fight off that Summer Slump.
THE HIGH PRIESTESS to be Livestreamed by Permafrost Theatre Collective
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2021
Permafrost Theatre Collective presents a live-streamed, on-location production of The High Priestess, a new play by Andrew Martini. The association of artists is producing this innovative online spectacle, directed by Rachel B Karp as part of their ongoing season of internet-based theatre.
Student Blog: Question-Mark Anxiety
by Student Blogger: Maggie Cummins - June 02, 2021
This is going to be a bit of a departure from my usual satirical articles. It has been approximately four months since I wrote a blog for BWW’s student column. But here’s the cold hard truth: I have had some serious writer’s block this semester. Something stopped clicking, and therefore so did my keyboard.
Inaugural American Voices New Play Festival Announced at Hartford Stagge
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2021
Hartford Stage has announced the launch of the inaugural American Voices New Play Festival. The virtual festival will feature three new American plays by writers with Latinx and Hispanic roots.
Student Blog: The Case for Commuting
by Student Blogger: Erika Spondike - June 01, 2021
I have grown so much during this crazy Covid school year, and now I'm all packed up to move into my new apartment for my last year of college. I'm thrilled for another year of driving to cafes, picnics in the park, and having my own kitchen.
VIDEO: Watch a Preview For Goodspeed Musicals' GOODSPEED BY THE RIVER Series
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2021
Beginning June 8, Goodspeed by the River returns bigger and better than ever. The summer-long series offers a variety of musical events under a big tent alongside the iconic Goodspeed Opera House.
MOONLIGHTERS to Stream At TheaterWorks Hartford
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2021
­­ TheaterWorks Hartford announced today that MOONLIGHTERS by Cin Martinez will stream on demand June 6 – June 25, 2021 to members and single ticket buyers. Directed by Jenn Thompson (The Call and A Doll's House Part 2 at TWH; Bye, Bye Birdie at Goodspeed), MOONLIGHTERS is a developmental piece and is the 4th play in The WORKshop Series.
David Foster To Kick Off  2021-22 Tour At Palace Theater Waterbury
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2021
The Palace Theater has announced Grammy award winning producer David Foster who launched his first US tour in over eight years in 2018/19, is set to return to the stage on October 8 at the Palace Theater in Waterbury, CT to kick -off  AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH DAVID FOSTER- HITMAN TOUR.
Jeffrey Tambor Teaches Improvisation Class At The Ridgefield Playhouse June- July 2021
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2021
Students can now share the stage with award winning actor Jeffrey Tambor when he returns with his new Improvisation Class:  Beyond the Script. 
THE DOO WOP PROJECT At The Ridgefield Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2021
The Doo Wop Project returns with two shows on Sunday, June 27 at 2pm and 5pm.  Seating will be socially distanced, outside at the tent next to The Playhouse. 
Westport Country Playhouse's 'Story Hour with Jenny' Presents Interactive Reading of LUBAYA'S QUIET ROAR
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2021
Westport Country Playhouse’s “Story Hour with Jenny,” a live, in-person series to engage children, grades K-3, will present an in-person, interactive reading of the picture book, “Lubaya’s Quiet Roar,” on Sunday, June 6, at 11 a.m., on the Playhouse campus.  
Ariana DeBose, Pilobolus and More to Perform at Spring Hill Arts Gathering This Summer
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2021
Spring Hill Arts Gathering, also known as the SHAG Festival, today revealed its line-up for its summer 2021 gathering. Slated for July 29  – August 1 and August 6 – 8, this celebration of community and the arts will take place at Spring Hill Vineyards (292 Bee Brook Rd, New Preston, CT).
Cheney Hall Presents Lunchtime Lecture: WALTER CRONKITE IS DEAD
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2021
Join David Garnes as he discusses LTM's upcoming production of WALTER CRONKITE IS DEAD with members of the cast and creative team. Lunchtime Lectures offer an opportunity to learn about LTM's productions, providing insights into the creative process, background information about the play, its production history and the playwright and more.
The Palace Theater Announces Behind-the-Scenes Tours and More
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2021
The Palace Theater is offering several opportunities for behind the scenes tours of the historic venue in June. Dates are: Wednesday June 9, 11:00AM – 12:30PM; Wednesday, June 30, 6:30 -8:00PM
ACT of Connecticut Announces Summer 2021 Youth Performance Opportunities
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2021
ACT of Connecticut has announced two youth performance opportunities for this summer: Teen Conservatory Main Stage Musical Theater Intensive and ACT of CT’s Performance Camp. Following the success of this May’s production of Into The Woods In Concert, ACT of CT’s summer camp and teen productions will be similarly themed.
Faculty Announced For Playhouse Theatre Academy's Musical Theatre Preparatory Program
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2021
Playhouse Theatre Academy is offering Musical Theatre Preparatory Program as part of the Summer 2021 Session.
Westport Country Playhouse's 2021 New Works Initiative Season Begins Today
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2021
Westport Country Playhouse’s New Works Initiative begins its 2021 season with a virtual workshop of ““The Immaculate Perfection of F---ing and Bleeding in the Gender Neutral Bathroom of an Upper-Middle Class High School,” written by Daniel Halpern and directed by Margot Bordelon, on Wednesday and Thursday, May 26 and 27.

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