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Paul Newman's Legacy Will Be Honored at Westport Country Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2025
Newman's Own, Inc. will bring its popular “Pay What You Want” Food Truck to the Westport Country Playhouse during its annual Open House. Learn more about the event here!
Ivy Queen Brings Reggaeto to the Palace Theater
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2025
The undisputed “Queen of Reggaetón,” Ivy Queen, is headed to Waterbury for an unforgettable night of music, bringing Reggaetón to the Palace Theater for the first time in the theater’s history.
Review: THE GODS OF COMEDY at Westport Community Theatre
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - June 08, 2025
There is probably no contemporary playwright who writes better theatrical farces than Ken Ludwig. What better way to close Westport Community Theatre’s 67th season than with Ludwig’s The Gods of Comedy?
Review: A GOODNIGHT KISS at Goshen Players
by Sean Fallon - June 08, 2025
Truly romantic dramatized love stories are rare these days, but on Saturday, June 7th, I had the pleasure of seeing what I would consider to be the most romantic love story I have ever seen acted out on stage! This is a phenomenal production put on at the Goshen Players Playhouse in Goshen, CT, a Civil War love story called A GOODNIGHT KISS. This amazing drama, based on a true story, is written by award winning musical dramatist and writer Cinzi Lavin, and directed by Kathy Kelly who helps bring out the best in this stellar cast! About ninety historical love letters compiled by Ernest Barker fuel the content of this stage production. The show depicts how in the 1860s, in this town of Goshen, CT, basic Christian values had a far larger impact on the general day to day lives of mainstream American citizens, a fact that naturally lends itself to greater true romance, since the personal love stories of every successful genuinely married couple are ultimately written by God, the very Author of love.
New Paradigm Theatre Brings HAIRSPRAY and Youth-led Community Leadership Workshops
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2025
In the summer of 2025, New Paradigm Theatre (NPT) will produce the lively musical Hairspray. Set in 1962 Baltimore, this beloved show captures the spirit of teenagers fighting for racial integration on their favorite TV program while advocating for equal rights for all.
Review: DECADES IN CONCERT: 80S at Downtown Cabaret Theatre
by Sean Fallon - June 07, 2025
On Friday, June 6th, I had the pleasure of seeing yet another phenomenal installment of the Downtown Cabaret Theatre's Decades in Concert series, Decades in Concert: 80S (2025). Of the three so far, this one has been my favorite!
Video: Watch New Clips From RAGTIME At Goodspeed Opera House
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2025
Watch brand new video from Ragtime at Goodspeed Opera House as Mamie Parris and Behr Marshall perform, 'The Night That Goldman Spoke at Union Square' and 'Journey On'. 
Elm Shakespeare Company Will Host 'Exploring Shakespeare In A Global Context: A Conversation With International Artistic Leaders'
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2025
What does it truly mean to stage Shakespeare in today's interconnected world? If you're new to this idea, imagine a conversation that brings together some of the most innovative and culturally engaged theatre artists from around the globe.
Sharon Playhouse Reveals Casting For 2025-26 Season
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2025
The Sharon Playhouse will continue its tradition of pairing extraordinary talent from Broadway, television and film with talented local theater artists from the region and beyond, proudly announces casting for the 2025 season.
City Youth Theater/City Stage Company to Celebrate 5-Year Anniversary with Gala & Cabaret
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2025
City Youth Theater/City Stage Company will present its 5-Year Anniversary Gala & Cabaret Fundraiser, to be held at the iconic Palace Theater in downtown Waterbury. Learn how to attend!
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Up Next at Ivoryton Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2025
This summer, dreams take center stage as Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat bursts onto the Ivoryton Playhouse stage. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Palace Theater To Host VOICES OF FREEDOM: A JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2025
On Thursday, June 19th at 6:00 p.m., join the Palace Theater for a powerful and inspiring Juneteenth Celebration presented in collaboration with City Youth Theater/City Stage Company and 3D Music Academy.
Video: 'Overripe Fruit' From ABOUT TIME At Goodspeed Opera House
by Joshua Wright - June 02, 2025
Watch brand new video of the cast of Goodspeed's About Time as they perform, 'Overripe Fruit!' Maltby and Shire's About Time will run through June 15, 2025 The Terris Theatre.
Yale Summer Cabaret PETRI DISH Unveils 51st Season of Bold New Works
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2025
The Yale Summer Cabaret has announced the 51st season of its celebrated summer programming under the banner Petri Dish, a theme that emphasizes experimentation, innovation, and theatrical risk-taking.
FEVER DREAMS, RAGTIME and More Top 2025 Connecticut Critics Circle Nominations
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2025
Goodspeed Musicals’ production of “Ragtime” and two plays from TheaterWorks Hartford – “Fever Dreams” and “Primary Trust” - lead the shows nominated for the 33rd annual Connecticut Critics Circle Awards.  
Review: WAITRESS THE MUSICAL at A.C.T. of CT
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - June 01, 2025
Deep in the winding paths of Ridgefield is one of the best theaters you probably never knew existed: A.C.T. of Connecticut (A Contemporary Theatre of Connecticut).
Ariel Stess Wins 2025 Yale Drama Series Prize For KARA & EMMA & BARBARA & MIRANDA
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2025
Playwright Ariel Stess will receive one of the world’s most prestigious playwriting awards, the Yale Drama Series Prize, for her play, KARA & EMMA & BARBARA & MIRANDA.
Goodspeed Musicals Names Vanessa Logan as New Managing Director
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2025
Vanessa Logan has been selected to be the new Managing Director of the two-time Tony Award-winning Goodspeed Musicals’. Learn more about Logan and the role here!
THE WIZARD OF OZ to be Presented at Westport Country Playhouse in June
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2025
Westport Country Playhouse Family Festivities Series will present “The Wizard of Oz,” in June. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the upcoming production here.
'Looking Forward' Exhibition Comes to TheaterWorks Hartford
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2025
TheaterWorks Hartford, under the leadership of Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, has announced a gallery exhibition opening featuring work by Cathy Doocy and Kevan Loney titled Looking Forward.
Video: Highlights From ABOUT TIME At Goodspeed Opera House
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2025
Watch brand new video of the cast of Goodspeed's About Time as they perform, 'Faster' in the rehearsal room! Maltby and Shire's About Time will run through June 15, 2025 The Terris Theatre.
Westport Country Playhouse Launches Classic Film Series with ROMAN HOLIDAY
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2025
Westport Country Playhouse will bring movies to town with the launch of a classic film series, beginning with the 1953 romantic comedy, “Roman Holiday,” starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck, on Wednesday, June 18, at 7 p.m.
Zora Neale Hurston’s SPUNK and More Set for Yale Repertory Theatre 2025-26 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2025
Yale Repertory Theatre has revealed its 2025–26 season of five productions. The season opens with the world premiere of Zora Neale Hurston’s Spunk, a play with music, adapted by Hurston from her own short story in 1935. Learn more!
BroadwayKids&Company Will Perform Silver Jubilee Production of ANNIE
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2025
25 years later, the company will once again bring the story of the plucky little orphan who always sees the good in everyone to life, this time on the stage of the historic Garde Arts Center
Video: 'Success' from Goodspeed's RAGTIME
by Joshua Wright - May 23, 2025
Watch David R. Gordon (Tateh) perform 'Success' with the cast of Goodspeed's Ragtime in this all-new clip. Ragtime features a book by Terrence McNally. Music is by Stephen Flaherty and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. The musical is based on the novel “Ragtime” by E. L. Doctorow.

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