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BWW Blog: Broadway Brainstorming - Disney Edition
by Student Blogger: Maggie Cummins - December 17, 2020
Hey, don’t judge. I’m a sucker for a Disney Pixar musical.  
BWW Exclusive: Ms Clauz's Corner- The Holiday Show!
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2020
Join Ms Clauz... with a Z (Kristin Huffman) and her assistant elf (aka 'The Fixer') Katherine Elf (Katherine Griffin) as they present five quirky cooking shows for the holidays!
Connecticut Director Takes Helm In Fight Against Covid-19
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2020
As COVID-19 cases and deaths reach alarming new highs around the country, filmmaker, author, and health care advocate Crystal R. Emery is leveraging a vast network of partners ranging from policymakers to grassroots organizers in the fight against the deadly pandemic.
Greenwich Theatre Company Announces TRUMAN CAPOTE'S A CHRISTMAS MEMORY
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2020
Greenwich Theatre Company presents its first virtual theatre offering: 'A Christmas Memory' by Truman Capote. This virtual performance is GTC's first fundraiser performance, since the cancellation of their 2020 live theatre season due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
TheatreWorks New Milford Presents Free Virtual Staged Reading of HATE MAIL
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2020
On Saturday December 19th at 8:00 p.m., TheatreWorks New Milford’s Page 2 Stage series presents a VIRTUAL free staged reading of 'Hate Mail' by Kira Obolensky and Bill Corbett, starring Matt Austin and Heather Haneman.
Palace Theater Offering Gift Card Discount
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2020
Just in time for stuffing stockings and last minute gifts, the Palace Theater in Waterbury has a  special offer– save $10 when you  purchase a $50 Palace gift card for just $40!
Staples Players Radio Theatre Presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2020
We can all use a little holiday cheer this year and A Christmas Carol is the perfect way to wrap up a wonderful season of radio plays from our town's renowned and resilient theater troupe, Staples Players.
Westport Country Playhouse Presents A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2020
Westport Country Playhouse, in partnership with WSHU Public Radio, will present a free-of-charge audio play, “A Merry Little Christmas Carol,” on Saturday, December 19, at noon, followed by a rebroadcast on Saturday, December 26, at 8 p.m. WSHU frequencies and locations are listed at wshu.org in the About Us drop-down menu.
Theater Barn Gets Rave Reviews For A CHRISTMAS CAROL And Covid Safety Measures
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2020
Bringing live theater back to the community has not been easy and the Ridgefield Theater Barn, which has a Covid-19 Certified Compliance Officer on their staff, has gone to great measures to do it right. Based on the reviews from both patrons and critics, they've succeeded.
SNAP & CHAT with Santa Announced at The Lounsbury House, December 19
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2020
Hosted by the Ridgefield Theater Barn, and with help from the Ridgefield Fire Department, Santa will be at the Lounsbury House on Saturday, December 19th from 10a - 4p. The Covid-19 Safe Santa Station, which was built and set-up by the RFD, will be on the front lawn of the Lounsbury House, 316 Main Street, for children of all ages to visit. The visits are free, but a timed reservation must be made via the Theater Barn website.
Cast Announced for ALL IS CALM: THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914, Filmed by Playhouse on Park
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2020
Peter Rothstein’s ALL IS CALM: THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914 is the next production in Playhouse on Park’s 12th Main Stage Season. It will be available to stream online from December 16, 2020 - January 3, 2021. There are also 3 opportunities to attend a public screening at Cinestudio in Hartford.
Keep the Arts Alive by Purchasing Holiday Gifts from Playhouse on Park
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2020
‘Tis the season for holiday shopping! This year, you can give the gift of theatre. ALL IS CALM: THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914 is the next production in Playhouse on Park’s 12th Main Stage Season. It is available to stream online from December 16th - January 3rd, and tickets are only $20.
BWW Exclusive: Ms Clauz's Corner- Chocolate Cupcake Milkshake
by Nicole Rosky - December 09, 2020
Join Ms Clauz... with a Z (Kristin Huffman) and her assistant elf (aka 'The Fixer') Katherine Elf (Katherine Griffin) as they present five quirky cooking shows for the holidays!
New Haven's Shubert Theatre Announces Holiday 2020 Virtual Season
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2020
For those looking to safely celebrate the holiday this year – perhaps from afar with friends and loved ones – The Shubert Theatre has a full line-up of seven virtual shows now through January 3, 2021:
Photo Flash: First Look At THE CASTLE CRAIG CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2020
In the style of the lavish celebrity-hosted holiday TV specials of yesteryear, THE CASTLE CRAIG CHRISTMAS SPECIAL will stream FREE on YouTube this Saturday, December 12th at 8pm - and BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look from the safe & socially distanced filming!
The Warner Presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A Solo Performance Featuring Dick Terhune
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2020
An encore presentation of the 2019 Warner Theatre’s Nancy Marine Studio Theatre performance of A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A SOLO PERFORMANCE FEATURING DICK TERHUNE will be available for streaming on the Warner Theatre’s YouTube channel and Facebook page, premiering on December 18, 2020 at 7:00 pm. It will be available for viewing online until Friday, January 1, 2021 at 6:00 pm. There is no fee to watch, but donations are always accepted.
UConn's Jorgensen Center Postpones An Evening With Kelli O'Hara
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2020
Due to the winter storm on the East Coast, UConn's Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts livestream concert “An Evening with Kelli O'Hara” originally scheduled for this evening, has been postponed to Saturday, December 12 at 8 PM ET.
Palace Theater Waterbury Debuts New Podcasts
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2020
The Palace Theater is producing two new streaming products to keep their patrons entertained and informed virtually while they await  the reopening of the venue's doors once again, for live  theatrical and musical  entertainment experiences.
Ring In The Holidays With THE CASTLE CRAIG CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2020
In the style of the lavish celebrity-hosted holiday TV specials of yesteryear, THE CASTLE CRAIG CHRISTMAS SPECIAL will stream FREE on YouTube on Saturday, December 12th at 8pm. Gather the family for an evening of festive music, yuletide cheer and some surprises along the way, featuring some of your favorite CCP alumni.
BWW Exclusive: Ms Clauz's Corner- Lemon Poke Cake
by Nicole Rosky - December 03, 2020
Join Ms Clauz... with a Z (Kristin Huffman) and her assistant elf (aka 'The Fixer') Katherine Elf (Katherine Griffin) as they present five quirky cooking shows for the holidays!
Goodspeed Presents MERRY CHRISTMAS DARLING: HEIDI KETTENRING SINGS KAREN CARPENTER
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2020
Goodspeed Musicals will join local arts organizations around the nation to present the virtual concert Merry Christmas Darling: Heidi Kettenring Sings Karen Carpenter, available on demand from December 17 -27, 2020.
Palace Theater in Waterbury Presents Liz Calloway's HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Concert
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2020
The Palace Theater will present Broadway star  Liz Calloway’s Home for the Holidays, a virtual concert on December 11 at 7:00pm as part of BANK OF AMERICA’S Virtual Holiday Series. The stream will also include a special behind-the-scenes interview with the artist and a post-show Q&A following the premiere of the concert on Friday, December 11.
FCS Presents Fairfield Center Couch Holiday Extravaganza
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2020
Fairfield Center Stage, a community theater group, begins its second season of the online variety show, FAIRFIELD CENTER COUCH, with a holiday variety special, FAIRFIELD CENTER COUCH HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA! This performance will be broadcast on Facebook Live and also be made available on YouTube after the performance.
The Warner Announces 9th Annual International Playwrights Festival Virtual Edition
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2020
The Warner Theatre will present the next two productions of the 9th Annual International Playwrights Festival – AN INVITATION TO MY CIRCUS by Charlene Donaghy and ANALOG by George Kelly - from the Warner’s Nancy Marine Studio Theatre beginning Friday, December 4 at 7:00 pm.
154 Arts Nonprofits in Connecticut Receive a Total of $9 Million in Grant Funds
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2020
154 arts nonprofits across the state of Connecticut have received a total of $9 million in grant funds.

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