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Palace Theater Waterbury Plans Holiday Activities For The Community
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2020
The Palace Theater has planned some festive themed activities for the community to help make spirits brighter during the holiday season this year. “Now more than ever we need some holiday cheer, particularly the children, whose routines and traditions they normally look forward to, have been so adversely affected by the Pandemic”, stated Sheree Marcucci the Palace Theater's Marketing/PR Officer.  
UConn's Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts Presents An Evening with Kelli O'Hara
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2020
Tony Award-winning stage and screen star Kelli O'Hara returns to the University of Connecticut's Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts for a virtual live performance streaming Saturday, December 5. The evening will include a generous collection of holiday favorites as well as classics from the Great White Way and the American Songbook. 
WCSU Department Of Theatre Presents NEW WORKS - NEW VOICES, A Virtual Production Series
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2020
The Department of Theatre Arts at Western Connecticut State University will present New Works - New Voices, a virtual production series dedicated to amplifying the voices of marginalized and underrepresented playwrights and composers.
Westport Country Playhouse Premieres COCKTAILS WITH MARK
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2020
Westport Country Playhouse will present the premiere of “Cocktails with Mark,” a virtual discussion series hosted by Mark Lamos, Playhouse artistic director, on Thursday, November 19, at 7 p.m.
Palace Theater Presents Virtual Production ELEANOR'S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS WISH-THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2020
The Palace Theater is teaming up with Eleanor Management LLC to present ELEANOR'S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS WISH - THE MUSICAL, a critical and commercial success in its 2019 Chicago World Premiere run, for streaming this holiday season.
ACT Of CT Announces Livestream Only Extension For THE LAST FIVE YEARS
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2020
ACT (A Contemporary Theatre) of Connecticut has announced an extension for their production of The Last Five Years, currently in its third week of a successful “in-person” and livestream run of the show. The theater will be extending livestream performances for an additional weekend of shows (through November 22nd).
Westport Country Playhouse Launches Two Advocacy Groups
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2020
Westport Country Playhouse is launching two new advocacy groups, the Theater Council and the Playhouse Youth Council, to support the artistic and community-building mission of the historic theater which celebrates its 90th season this year.
ACT of CT Announces Extension of THE LAST FIVE YEARS
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2020
ACT (A Contemporary Theatre) of Connecticut has announced an extension for their production of The Last Five Years, currently in its third week of a successful 'in-person' and livestream run of the show. The theater will be extending livestream performances for an additional weekend of shows (through November 22nd).
BWW Blog: The Theatre Kid's Guide To Gift-Giving
by Student Blogger: Maggie Cummins - November 13, 2020
We’re inherently creative people, too, which means one thing is for sure: we will inevitably find  ways to turn anything you buy us into our next prop. Happy spending! ​​​​​​​
Ivoryton Playhouse Announces Community Story Project
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2020
Since the world has turned upside down this year and people cannot come to the Playhouse to see a Holiday show – the company wants to hear from you. There is so much that divides us right now, we want to share what connects us - family, community, music, theatre. Do you have a holiday story that you would like to share with us? A snowstorm/burned turkey/surprise visit or just a personal tradition that is special to your family? They would love to hear it.
BWW Exclusive: Ms Clauz's Corner- Meet Ms Clauz... with a Z!
by Nicole Rosky - November 12, 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! 
Ballet Theatre Company Announces UP CLOSE Series
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2020
Ballet Theatre Company presents Up Close, a digital performance presentation featuring choreography by Artistic Director Stephanie Dattellas and performances by BTC's Season Dancers, guest dancer Roman Mejia of New York City Ballet, and select Corps de Ballet members.
Sharon Playhouse Welcomes Michael K. Baldwin as Director Of Education/Associate Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2020
The historic Sharon Playhouse in Sharon, CT has announced that Michael K. Baldwin will join the staff as Director of Education/Associate Artistic Director beginning on November 1, 2020.
Huntington Announces A CHRISTMAS CAROL Featuring Jefferson Mays
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2020
Huntington Theatre Company announces it has joined a consortium of theatres across the US to present a special filmed version of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol this holiday season, featuring Tony Award winner Jefferson Mays.
Palace Theater Tour Schedule Adds Dates Due To Demand
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2020
The Palace Theater management announced today they are adding more dates to the schedule for the popular monthly tours of the historic venue in response to public demand.  Each tour is limited to 20 people to comply with COVID -19 safety guidelines.
Pantochino Announces CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN For The Holidays
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2020
Award-winning Pantochino Productions Inc., a professional not-for-profit theatre for family audiences in Milford has announced its holiday attraction, a unique musical comedy theatre-inspired entertainment, “Pantochino’s Christmas Countdown” delivered to audiences via twenty-four daily emails in December.
VIDEO: Watch Scenes from ACT of CT's THE LAST FIVE YEARS
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2020
ACT (A Contemporary Theatre) of CT has reopened with their first post-COVID production, The Last Five Years. This spellbinding, emotionally powerful and intimate musical by Jason Robert Brown opened Friday, October 30th and runs through November 15th, 2020 (with both limited in-person seating and livestream options available). 
TheaterWorks Hartford Streams THE WHO & THE WHAT
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2020
TheaterWorks Hartford (TWH) Producing Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero announced today that THE WHO & THE WHAT is now on-sale. Captured in the theater live with a company of actors, a guest director and an onsite production team – this is the first “film to stream' show of the season. THE WHO & THE WHAT by Ayad Akhtar and directed by Aneesha Kudtarkar will stream on demand November 15 through November 28, 2020.  
9th Annual International Playwrights Festival Virtual Edition Announced
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2020
The Warner Theatre will present its 9th Annual International Playwrights Festival – “The Ties That Bind” – from the Warner’s Nancy Marine Studio Theatre beginning on Friday, November 6, 2020 at 7:00 pm. 
Elm Shakespeare Company Presents BIPOC DIRECTOR'S FORUM
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2020
Elm Shakespeare Company continues its free, online event series, Building a Brave New Theater: Exploring Shakespeare & Race in 2020 with a BIPOC DIRECTOR'S FORUM on Thursday November 12 at 7pm on Zoom.
artEquity Announces BIPOC Leadership Circle
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2020
artEquity, in partnership with Yale School of Drama, has announced the launch of its latest leadership program for fieldwide systemic change. The BIPOC Leadership Circle prioritizes, centers, and addresses the needs of BIPOC leaders in cultural arts institutions and comes at this particular time when values-based leadership is needed even more.
The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry Presents THINGS THAT ACT SHAKESPEARE
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2020
As part of the online 2020 Fall Puppet Forum Series, the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will host 'Things That Act Shakespeare' with Dr. Jungmin Song on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. ET.
THINKING INSIDE THE (ZOOM) BOX at Online
by Lauren Yarger - November 04, 2020
Katherine Ray Discusses Her Recent Staging of Assassins at a Connecticut Drive-In Theater at a Networking Lunchtime Meeting of the CT Chapter of the League of Professional Theatre Women Nov. 10.
RUSSIAN TROLL FARM At TheaterWorks Hartford Extends Through November 15
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2020
Due to popular demand and critical acclaim, TheaterWorks Hartford and TheatreSquared in association with The Civilians, have announced the extension of Sarah Gancher's Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy to November 15.
Playhouse on Park Returns to Auerfarm with Mama D's Post-Election Hangover Party
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2020
Join Mama D (Darlene Zoller, Playhouse on Park Co-Artistic Director) and her band for 90 minutes of music and laughter as we gather socially distanced at Auerfarm in Bloomfield, CT on Saturday, November 7. The concert will begin at 2:30pm (gates open at 2pm). Tickets are $25, and they must be purchased in advance.

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