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Playhouse On Park Brings BROADWAY AND MORE to Auerfarm
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2020
Join singers from past Playhouse on Park productions on Sunday, October 4th for a 90-minute cabaret
International Festival of Arts & Ideas and The Autorino Center Join The Kennedy Center's ARTS ACROSS AMERICA Series
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2020
The International Festival of Arts & Ideas and The Autorino Center for the Arts and Humanities at the University of Saint Joseph have joined forces to curate performances by New Haven and Hartford artists to be presented as part of The Kennedy Centera??s Arts Across America series on Monday, September 28 at 4PM.
Palace Theater Tours Resume In October
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2020
The Palace Theater management has announced that they are resuming the popular monthly tours of the historic venue beginning on Wednesday, October 14 at 11:00am.
Fairfield Center Stage Presents FCS ROCKS: The Music Of ABBA
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2020
Fairfield Center Stage, a local community theater group, will present an outdoor, socially-distanced ABBA-themed concert on the back lawn of The Scandinavian Club on Saturday, October 24th 2020 at 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM.
Sharon Playhouse Announces New Socially Distanced Patio Cabaret Dinner Series
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2020
For most theatre lovers across the nation, the prospect of seeing live entertainment in the near future seemed uncertain. 
The Milford Arts Council and Pantochino Productions Present HAPPY HAUNTS HOLLOW
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2020
The Milford Arts Council and Pantochino Productions are joining forces to present Happy Haunts Hollow, a brand new drive-through Halloween experience. This exciting and unique family-friendly experience invites participants to drive through Eisenhower Park (780 North Street in Milford CT) to take in a delightful series of happy Halloween scenes.
The Autorino Center for the Arts and Humanities Announces Fall 2020 Schedule
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2020
The Autorino Center for the Arts and Humanities at the University of Saint Joseph has a fall season full of virtually accessible engagements for the entire community's enjoyment including, performances, lectures, master classes, and more.
Sharon Playhouse Announces New Socially Distanced Patio Cabaret Dinner Series
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2020
The Sharon Playhouse, in it's continued mission to offer live entertainment throughout the Covid 19 summer will inaugurate a new Socially Distanced Patio Cabaret Dinner Series featuring concerts by the finest Broadway has to offer. Broadway comes to Sharon!
TOAST THE VOTE! SUSAN B. at Zoom
by Lauren Yarger - September 21, 2020
The third installment of Toast The Vote!, the series sponsored by the CT Chapter of the League of Professional Theatre Women to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote, will take place on Zoom Sept. 23 at 5 pm Eastern with an excerpt from Susan B. by Toby Armour, featuring Jenne Vath as Susan B. Anthony.
​​​​​​​New England Music Hall Of Fame Inducts Four At Shaboo Stage In Willimantic For Drive-In Benefit Concert
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2020
The New England Music Hall of Fame www.newenglandmusichof.com was founded in 2019 by Christopher Annino, Angel Orsini, and Kadrolsha Ona Carol. Its mission is to 'Unite, Educate, Promote and Preserve.'
Connecticut Repertory Theatre Announces Fall 2020 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2020
Connecticut Repertory Theatre has announced the launch of its Fall 2020 MainStage virtual/online productions for patrons to safely enjoy.
The Ballard Institute Presents An Online Women's Suffrage Puppet Pageant
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2020
The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will present a free online Women's Suffrage Puppet Pageant on Facebook Live as part of the reimagined 17th annual Celebrate Mansfield Festival on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 4 p.m. ET on Facebook Live.
Playhouse On Park Brings WELL THAT'S AWKWARD A Cabaret To Auerfarm
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2020
Join vocalists Stephanie Reuning-Scherer and Declan Smith for a?oeWell THAT'S Awkward!a?? on Thursday, September 24th (rain date: Thursday, Oct 1st) at 6:30pm (gates open at 6pm). Tickets are $25, and they must be purchased in advance.
Playhouse On Park to Present COMEDY NIGHT At Dunkin' Donuts Park
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2020
On Thursday, September 24th, Playhouse on Park is bringing its beloved Comedy Night to Dunkin' Donuts Park, Home of the Hartford Yard Goats, at 7pm (gates open at 6pm). Mike Murray and Bill Simas will co-headline for 90 minutes of laughs! Tickets are $15. Outside food & drink is not permitted. Seating will be socially distanced between parties. You will not need a physical ticket, your name and party size will be on a check in list at the gate/entry way. Masks must be worn at all times unless you are in your seat. Dunkin' Donuts Park requires social distancing at all times. Seating is limited. Parking is $7 (cash only). Concessions will be open. 
Photo Flash: KENNEDY: BOBBY'S LAST CRUSADE, Filmed For Playhouse On Park
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2020
Playhouse on Park’s 12th Main Stage Season will open with KENNEDY: BOBBY’S LAST CRUSADE by David Arrow. The play was produced and filmed at the Theatre at St. Clements in NYC for Playhouse on Park audiences.
The Ballard Institute And UConn Puppet Arts Program Present The 2020 UConn Fall Puppet Slam: Online!
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2020
The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry and the UConn Puppet Arts Program will present, for the very first time, an online version of its popular UConn Fall Puppet Slam on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020 at 8 p.m. ET on the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry Facebook Live (facebook.com/BallardInstitute/).
Wesleyan University​'s ​Theater Department​ Presents ​'Re-Evaluating the Ground on Which We(s) Stand(s)
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2020
Wesleyan Universitya??'s a??Theater Departmenta?? presents a??'Re-Evaluating the Ground on Which We(s) Stand(s): An Evening of August Wilson with Broadway's Crystal Dickinson and Brandon Dirden,' on a??Friday, September 25, 2020 at 4:30pm on Zoom. Registration is required for access to this free virtual event.
The Ridgefield Playhouse Celebrates 20 Years!
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2020
Although they had to close their doors to inside shows on March 13th, move/cancel more than 120 shows so far (equaling a loss of more than $3 million in ticket income), and cancel their Summer Gala, the other big fundraiser that they depend on, The Ridgefield Playhouse, a nonprofit theater in Ridgefield CT,  is not going to let the hard times of COVID-19 get in the way of celebrating a giant milestone. 
The Shubert Theatre Announces Fall 2020 Virtual Season
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2020
The Shubert Theatre, located in the heart of downtown New Haven, Connecticut, today announced its Fall 2020 'virtual' season, including a full line-up of musical, community, holiday and fundraising programming through the end of December.
BWW Blog: Why Study Theater in Berlin, Germany?
by Student Blogger: Brigid Pfeifer - September 14, 2020
Soon after I first learned about the intensive, I was immediately intrigued. I wasna??t that familiar with the city but the intensive promised to offer a month long experience where we would explore the city of Berlin and the kind of theater it offers.
New London Community Orchestra Presents Weekly Outdoor Concerts on Parade Plaza
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2020
Musicians from the New London Community Orchestra recently gathered on Parade Plaza on Sunday for an outdoor concert.
Playhouse On Park's COMEDY NIGHT is Coming to Auerfarm in Bloomfield, CT
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2020
Jess Miller and Joe Fernandes will co-headline Playhouse on Park's famous Comedy Night on Thursday, September 17 at 6:30pm (gates open at 6pm). Join us at Auerfarm for 90 minutes of laughs! Tickets are $25 each. Appropriate for ages 18 & up.
Playhouse on Park Brings Fun Outdoor Performance for Kids to Auerfarm in Bloomfield
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2020
Playhouse on Parka??s Mainstage singers are heading to Auerfarm to entertain our young audiences on Saturday, September 19 and Saturday, October 3 from 2pm - 4pm. $10 per ticket.
Comedian Nate Bargatze Comes To The Ridgefield Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2020
Comedian Nate Bargatze is back on the road and making his only Connecticut tour stop at The Ridgefield Playhouse! 
Johnny Peers And The Muttville Comix Come To The Ridgefield Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2020
The Ridgefield Playhouse and ROAR (Ridgefield Operation Animal Rescue) are partnering to bring an afternoon of family fun  under the a?oebig topa?? with TWO outdoor performances on the field next to the Playhouse on Sunday, September 27 at 2pm and 4:30pm. 

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