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Fall Zoom Classes Announced At The Ridgefield Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2020
The Ridgefield Playhouse continues to make their most popular classes available via Zoom!  Now, even if you don't live locally, you can learn from award winning instructors from you own home! 
Johnny Mercer Foundation and Goodspeed Announce Renaming Of Writers Residency
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2020
Now entering their ninth year of collaboration the Johnny Mercer Foundation (JMF) and Goodspeed Musicals have announced an official name change for their annual writers retreat.
The Ballard Institute and Museum Of Puppetry Announces Women's Suffrage Toy Theater Workshops And Pageant
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2020
The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will offer free online toy theater workshops to design and build scenes for a new Women's Suffrage Puppet Pageant to be performed on the Ballard Institute's Facebook Live page as part of the reimagined 17th annual Celebrate Mansfield Festival.
Connecticut Theatres Begin to Reopen, Bringing Back Live Performances in the Wake of the Health Crisis
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2020
i95 has reported on the various Connecitcut theatres that are beginning to bring back live performances in the wake of the ongoing health crisis. 
BWW Blog: The Importance of a Self-Check In
by Student Blogger: Alyssa Schmidek - September 10, 2020
Whether it is your first day of freshman year or your first day of senior year, college is going to look different this semester.
Cher to Receive 5th Annual Spirit of Katharine Hepburn Award
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2020
The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center (The Kate) announced today that the one and only Cher will receive the 5th annual Spirit of Katharine Hepburn Award during The Kate's virtual gala on Saturday, October 3 at 7:30 pm.
Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Names Tiffani Gavin New Executive Director
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2020
The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center welcomes Tiffani Gavin as its next Executive Director. Gavin helms the nationally-recognized, award-winning institution and leads its professional development programs for puppetry, plays, musicals, and cabaret, as well as the flagship undergraduate program, the National Theater Institute.
Dark Star Orchestra Performs Two Concerts in Connecticut This Month
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2020
Dark Star Orchestra, the Grateful Dead tribute act, will perform two concerts this month at South Farms in Morris, Connecticut on September 29 and 30.
NBMAA Presents SOME DAY IS NOW: WOMEN, ART & SOCIAL CHANGE
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2020
The New Britain Museum of American Art (NBMAA) is honored to present Some Day is Now: Women, Art & Social Change from October 1, 2020 through January 24, 2021. Marking the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage in America, the exhibition links past with present, by showcasing historic ephemera from the women's suffrage movement with nearly 100 works by iconic American artists of the 20th and 21st centuries whose work advocates for social empowerment and change. 
Playhouse On Park Will Stream KENNEDY: BOBBY'S LAST CRUSADE
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2020
Playhouse on Parka??s 12th Main Stage Season will open with KENNEDY: BOBBYa??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 film of the play will be available to stream at home between September 16 - October 4 for $20.
BWW Blog: A Letter to the Incoming Freshmen
by Student Blogger: Maggie Cummins - September 09, 2020
Welcome to college! Ita??s probably been a few weeks since youa??ve started by now. My name is  Maggie, and Ia??m here to be your dramatic arts big sister.
Sonia Plumb Dance Debuts DUOS & TRIOS At Hill-Stead Museum This Month
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2020
Sonia Plumb Dance Company announced today the premiere of two nights of modern dance entitled Duos & Trios to be performed on the sweeping grounds of the historic Hill-Stead Museum in Farmington, CT on Friday, September 24 and Saturday, September 26, both at 6:30pm.
Ridgefield Theater Barn Presents 'Live from Ballard Park' Concert
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2020
Ridgefield Theater Barn will present Live from Ballard Park: A concert of light and love for the community Thursday, September 17th at 7 pm! 
The Ballard Institute And Museum Of Puppetry Presents The First 2020 Fall Puppet Forum
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2020
Writer and puppeteer Leslee Asch will join Ballard Institute Director John Bell in a discussion of her new book via Facebook Live on Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. ET. ]
Elm Shakespeare Teen Troupe Aims to Help Halloween
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2020
Elm Shakespeare Company recently announced the launch of online Teen Troupe for Fall of 2020. In response to the success of its online residencies this Spring, and several summer camp sessions ESC has had success with their engaging, creative, and fun online activities for Teen Troupe!
WTG Announces Virtual Fundraiser ALL THAT DANCE
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2020
Melissa Rand (last seen on the BLT stage as Babette in Beauty and the Beast and Mrs. Peacock in Clue the Musical will lead you through this dance fitness event packed with some of your favorite musical theatre tunes.
Playhouse On Park Brings Summer Performances To Auerfarm In Bloomfield
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2020
Playhouse on Park will partner with Auerfarm for a series of fun, outdoor, socially-distanced events! There is a wide range of performances geared towards kids, teens, adults, or the entire family!
MTC MainStage Reopens Its Doors And Presents One-Man Comedy FULLY COMMITTED
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2020
Music Theatre of Connecticut MainStage, Fairfield County's professional award-winning theatre company enters its 34th Season, beginning the series of shows with Fully Committed, which follows a day in the life of Sam Peliczowski, an out-of-work actor who mans the red-hot reservation line at Manhattan's number-one restaurant.
The International Festival of Arts & Ideas Silver Anniversary Gala to be Held in September
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2020
The International Festival of Arts & Ideas Silver Anniversary Gala will be held on Monday, September 14 at 7PM. A virtual celebration honoring Founders Anne T. Calabresi and Dr. Roslyn Milstein Meyer, the Gala will feature a silent auction, special performances, and other surprise appearances.
Hartford Symphony Orchestra Violinist Beats COVID-19 and Creates Fundraiser to Help Raise Money for Artist Relief
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2020
The Hartford Courant has reported that after beating COVID-19, Hartford Symphony Orchestra violinist Gary Capozziello is helping to raise money for artist relief by posting videos of himself playing solo violin. He hopes to raise $10,000 for an artist relief fund to be managed by the Greater Hartford Arts Council.
Palace Theater Webster Bank Broadway Series Announces Scheduling Updates
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2020
The performance schedule for the Palace Theater in Waterbury, like other performing arts venues across the country, is continuing to evolve. While the Palace Theater awaits reopening guidelines, Broadway shows are planning and re-planning their national tour schedules.
Capital Classics Theatre Company Presents 7th Year Of Shakespeare Book Club Begins
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2020
The Capital Classics Theatre Company will focus on POWER for the seventh a?oesemestera?? of its popular a?oeShakespeare Book Club.a?? All are welcome for this free, 9-month discussion series. The Noah Webster Library will determine whether events are held on Zoom or in person at their 20 South Main Street location in West Hartford, CT.
Goodspeed Musicals Announces New Online Education Programs Featuring Casey Hushion, Parker Esse and More
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2020
Beginning this month, Goodspeed Musicals will offer robust performing arts education and training programs for students 7 years of age and older - all from the comfort and safety of home.
The Palace Theatre Invites Families To A Virtual Magic Show With The Amazing Max
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2020
A high-energy, interactive and all-around silly virtual magic show is headed your way on Sunday, October 4.
The Palace Theatre Presents HERSHEY FELDER AS GEORGE GERSHWIN ALONE
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2020
George Gershwin Alone tells the story of America's great composer, who with the groundbreaking Rhapsody in Blue, made a 'Lady out of Jazz.' The virtual performance incorporates the composer's best-known songs from 'The Man I Love' and 'Someone to Watch Over Me,' and more.

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