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Milford Arts Introduces New Slate Of Online Arts Classes: Explore Your Inner Creative
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2020
Milford Arts Council  has teamed up with instructors in the arts from Connecticut to Cape Cod to Virginia in order to offer a slate of online classes and tutorials in all art forms. 
Kozlova Conservatory Welcomes Teachers Diane Hakak and Dan Sas
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2020
Valentina Kozlova's Dance Conservatory welcomes two classical ballet teachers to the faculty: Diane Hakak and Dan Sas.   
ACT of CT Reopens With THE LAST FIVE YEARS
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 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). 
The Grand Theater at Foxwoods Announces Covid-19 Protocols for Reopening
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2020
The Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort has announced strict Covid-19 protocols for reopening. 
Playhouse On The Square Cancels Shows To January 2021 Amid COVID-19 Spike
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2020
Playhouse on the Square Executive Producer, Michael Detroit made the difficult decision to cancel staged productions in its theatres through the rest of 2020.  Citing the recent rise in Coronavirus cases in and around Shelby County, Detroit along with the theatre's executive leadership, feels that for the safety of its staff, artists, designers, and patrons that cancelling performances is in everyone's best interest.
BWW Blog: Tony's Telepathy - Predicting the 2020 Award Winners
by Student Blogger: Maggie Cummins - October 30, 2020
That’s the question I’m asking Broadway two weeks after the announcement of the 2020 Tony  nominees.
Bethel Woods Brings Art Into Schools With Virtual Programming
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2020
In an effort to meet the needs of learners in a time of social distancing and hybrid schooling models, the Center's E3: Engage. Experience. Explore. program is now being offered to classrooms, homes, and/or learning pods, delivering high-caliber performances through a virtual platform for the 2020-2021 school year.
Last Chance To Submit Nominations For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2020
This is your LAST CHANCE to submit nominations for the BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards - which are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade!
BWW Exclusive: Leading Ladies with Special Guest Jamie Karen
by Nicole Rosky - October 29, 2020
Today on Leading Ladies is one of New Paradigm Theatre's favorite Broadway people, Jamie Karen. 
High School Teen Starts Theatre Consulting Agency
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2020
Connecticut Teen, Alecia Barbieri, recently started her own theatre startup entitled BravoGo. The name says it all. Barbieri's BravoGo is for aspiring artists who wish to gain insight on the theatre industry as well as confidence to boost their own acting and auditioning skills.
VIDEO: Watch a Trailer For Goodspeed's Upcoming Gala, SHAKIN' THE BLUES AWAY
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2020
Goodspeed has released a new trailer for their upcoming virtual gala, Shakin' the Blues Away!
Theatre Artists Workshop Announces THE TAWLIGHT ZONE
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2020
Theatre Artists Workshop's annual fundraising performance will be presented virtually and will feature original and reimagined works written, directed, and performed by Workshop Members. This virtual event is in place of TAW's annual spring & fall festivals, which were cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
VIDEO: James Snyder Invites You to Goodspeed's SHAKIN' THE BLUES AWAY
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2020
James Snyder has created a video for Goodspeed inviting people to their upcoming virtual gala, Shakin' the Blues Away!
Connecticut Landmarks Names Aaron Marcavitch as Executive Director
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2020
Connecticut Landmarks has selected Aaron Marcavitch as Executive Director, following a national executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). He began his tenure on September 14, 2020.
Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Seeks New Musicals For Development In The 2021 Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2020
Submissions for the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's 2021 National Music Theater Conference are open! Writers may submit new musicals through the O'Neill's Open Submissions process through October 30.
BWW Blog: Rehearsalsaurus Rex
by Student Blogger: Maggie Cummins - October 20, 2020
It’s week seven here in college, friends, and it’s time for celebration! Hang the streamers, bake a  cake, and break out the noisemakers: I’m rehearsing again! Shout it to the rooftops!
The Fate of Connecticut Theatre Remains Uncertain in the Midst of the Pandemic
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2020
The Connecticut Mirror has reported that despite the fact that as of October 8th, Connecticut theatres have been allowed to reopen at 50% capacity, the future of live performance and the question of sustainability of live theatre in the midst of the health crisis is leaving many uncertain about the fate of Connecticut theatre.
Two Weeks Left To Submit Nominations For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2020
There's just two weeks left to submit nominations for the BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards - which are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade!
VIDEO: Bryan Thomas Hunt and Kelly Sheehan Perform "Tap Your Troubles Away" From Goodspeed's SHAKIN' THE BLUES AWAY Virtual Gala
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2020
Shakin' the Blues Away: A Virtual Gala Concert for Goodspeed is going to be an event that you won’t want to miss.
DOROTHY LYMAN PLAY GETS READING at Online
by Lauren Yarger - October 20, 2020
Dorothy Lyman's new play, THE KEYS, will get a reading on Zoom
CT Flagship Producing Theaters Respond To Governor's Grant Program To Support The Arts
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2020
Connecticut's Flagship Producing Theaters (CFPT) appreciate Governor Lamont's announcement today that the state will use $9 million in federal CARES Act funding to establish a new COVID Relief Fund for the Arts. This investment is vital to our efforts to survive the financial devastation caused by the pandemic, as ours were among the first businesses to close and will be last on the list to reopen. 
Hartt Dance Division Presents STEADFAST
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2020
The University of Hartford's Hartt School presents “Steadfast” the Fall Senior Dance Concert. Performances are Friday, October 24, 2020 at 7:30pm ET and Saturday, October 25, 2020 at 2:00pm ET and 7:30pm ET.
Milford Arts Council Announces Online Arts Enrichment Classes
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2020
Milford Arts Council is excited to announce that it has teamed up with instructors in the arts from Connecticut to Cape Cod to Virginia in order to offer a slate of online classes and tutorials in all art forms.
TV: Kristin Huffman Demonstrates What NOT to Do In a Self-Tape
by Nicole Rosky - October 19, 2020
Kristin Huffman, Broadway veteran (Company: 'Sarah' flute sax and piccolo in the John Doyle production) is also a professor at the University of Hartford, Hartt school. She is the artistic director and founder of The New Paradigm Theatre (www.nptheatre.org) and produces musicals and educational events.   
Keith Hamilton Cobb's AMERICAN MOOR Kicks Off Event Series Exploring Race & Shakespeare
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2020
Elm Shakespeare Company announced its free, online event series, Building a Brave New Theater: Exploring Shakespeare & Race in 2020. Five evenings of performances and moderated conversation with BIPOC artists and scholars will bring the New Haven community (and beyond) together to celebrate and interrogate the 400-year old white playwright's work.

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