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Ballet Theatre Company's Fall Semester Begins September 14
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2020
Ballet Theatre Company's fall semester begins September 14!
Auditions Open For FROST/NIXON With The MAC's Eastbound Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2020
Eastbound Theatre, a division of the Milford Arts Council, announces auditions for the first show of its 27th season, the political drama, Frost/Nixon by Peter Morgan, directed by Jeremy Funke.
Darlene Zoller Celebrates 150th Consecutive Day Of 'Better When I'm Dancing' On Facebook Live
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2020
Darlene Zoller is the Co-Founder and Co-Artistic Director of Playhouse on Park in West Hartford, CT. When the stay at home order began, and the theatre had to shutdown for the foreseeable future, Darlene started doing live classes on Facebook. She just celebrated 150 consecutive days of dance/workout classes, and she does not plan on stopping anytime soon!
Registration Is Open For Playhouse Theatre Academy's Fall Programming
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2020
This fall, Playhouse Theatre Academy is offering classes for kids, teens and adults. Every class can be taken entirely online OR mostly online with some in-person classes.
Pantochino Teen Theatre Revives Live Theatre in Connecticut with THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2020
Pantochino Productions Inc., Milford's professional, not-for-profit theatre for family audiences, successfully brought live musical theatre back to Downtown Milford with it's Teen Theatre production of 'The Drowsy Chaperone' for two performances at the Rotary Pavilion in Fowler Field. 
THE VOICE Star Javier Colon and Dante Palminteri Come to The Ridgefield Playhouse in August
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2020
The Ridgefield Playhouse is bringing the soulful sounds of NBCa??s The Voice winner, Javier Colon, for an outdoor concert a?" seated under a tent on the ball field next to The Playhouse on Saturday, August 29 at 7pm.  The Stratford native and University of Hartford Hartt School of Music graduate, was Adam Levinea??s (Maroon 5) a?oeall time favorite blind audition.a??  
Nick Fradiani and The Alternate Routes Team Up for an Outdoor Concert at The Ridgefield Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2020
As the last weekends of summer come into focus, The Ridgefield Playhouse is bringing more live music to the community with outdoor, socially distanced concerts!  
The Hartford Dance Collective Presents IN THE BOX: A Socially Distant Immersive Dance Experience
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2020
The Hartford Dance Collective will present 'In The Box', an Immersive Dance Experience at Hartford's newest spot, The Parkville Market.
Backyard Theater Ensemble and Monarch Theatrical Present SHE KILLS MONSTERS: VIRTUAL REALMS
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2020
Backyard Theater Ensemble and Monarch Theatrical will present She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms by Qui Nguyen.
Photo Flash: First Look at Castle Craig Players' A LIGHT IN THE DARK Virtual Concert
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2020
Enjoy a first look at 'A LIGHT IN THE DARK: A Virtual Concert of Hope & Inspiration', presented by Meriden's Castle Craig Players, and streaming free on Wednesday, August 12th at 8:00pm on YouTube!
TOAST THE VOTE! Event Postponed to 8/20
by Lauren Yarger - August 10, 2020
CT Chapter of the League of Professional Theatre Women Celebrates Votes for Women with Play Excerpts
Playhouse On Park Partners With West Hartford Community Interactive For Virtual Play Reading
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2020
Playhouse on Park will produce a new play reading in partnership with West Hartford Community Interactive (WHCi). This reading is part of the Playwrights on Park series, and it will feature Mackenzie McBride's play THE TELLING AND RE-TELLING OF LUCY AND OWEN. You can join live via a Zoom webinar on Sunday, August 16th, 2020 at 7pm. Advanced registration required.
Register Now For Playhouse On Park's Virtual Playwriting Class With Arlene Hutton
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2020
Are you interested in broadening your storytelling skills? The Virtual Jumpstart Playwriting Class for Adults is for playwrights, actors, directors, designers, and anyone interested in exploring the creative process. Join in on Tuesday, September 1st and Thursday, September 3rd, 2020 from 7-9pm on Zoom.
Hartford Stage Sues Production Company For Failing to Refund $145,000 Following Cancelled Production of THE KING'S SPEECH
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2020
Hartford Stage has sued a production company for failing to refund $145,000 in deposits following the cancellation its run of The Kinga??s Speech.
Goodspeed Announces GOODSPEED BY THE RIVER Concerts Feat. The PLAYBILLIES
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2020
Nothing says musicals like Goodspeed and nothing says summer like an outdoor concert. 
Connecticut's Six 'Presentation Houses' Lobby the Federal and State Government For Assistance
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2020
Connecticuta??s six major a?oepresentation housesa?? have joined together to lobby the Federal, state and local governments for assistance amidst the health crisis.
Milford Arts and Downtown Farmer's Market Collaborate To Offer Local Art & Farm Fresh Produce In Milford CT
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2020
The Milford Arts Council and Downtown Milford Business Association are joining forces to present a morning of local art and farm fresh produce to the community. On Saturday, August 8th, between the hours of 11:00am and noon, the public is invited to view and purchase local art in an outdoor pop up art exhibit.
Castle Craig Players Present A LIGHT IN THE DARK Virtual Concert
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2020
Meriden's Castle Craig Players are sending a message of hope and inspiration to their wonderful patrons and friends with a special online event - 'A LIGHT IN THE DARK: A Virtual Concert of Hope & Inspiration', streaming free on Wednesday, August 12th at 8:00pm on YouTube.
BWW Blog: My Summer at The Stella Adler Self-Generated Theater Intensive
by Student Blogger: Brigid Pfeifer - August 03, 2020
At The Stella Adler Self-Generated Theater Intensive, I would be able to take charge in a number of projects as well as collaborate with others on original pieces. This was enough to sign me up and plan to live in New York City for a month.
BWW Blog: How My University is Changing in the Fall
by Student Blogger: Alyssa Schmidek - August 03, 2020
There are going to be a lot of changes, positive and negative, coming to universities all over the country this fall. This is how my school is making changes to keep their students and staff safe for the upcoming semester. 
Music Theatre of Connecticut Presents Online Fundraising Event STAGE FRIGHT: AN INTERACTIVE MUSICAL THRILLER
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2020
Music Theatre of Connecticut (MTC), currently in its 33rd season, presents a virtual reading of a new play, Stage Fright: An Interactive Musical Thriller on Saturday, August 22nd at 8:00pm. All proceeds from the event go to supporting MTC and The Actor's Fund.
Stamford's Curtain Call Continues SHAKESPEARE ON THE GREEN Series With New Safety Measures, and Makes Plans For the Future
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2020
Stamforda??s Curtain Call has been hosting Shakespeare on the Green every summer for the past 17 years on the Sterling Farms Golf Course complex.
VIDEO: Gilbert Bailey II Joins Goodspeed's IN THE (HOME) OFFICE Series
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2020
In this week's episode of In The (Home) Office, Donna Lynn will check in with Gilbert Bailey II, who was in residency at Goodspeed's 2018 Johnny Mercer Writers Colony. Tune in to learn more about his current projects and hear a song or two.
Zoom Workshops in Screenwriting, Songwriting and Public Speaking Announced at Ridgefield Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2020
a??a??a??a??a??a??a??In addition to keeping the performing arts available to the community through film and outdoor concerts, The Ridgefield Playhouse is also making their most popular classes available via Zoom! 
See SWAN LAKE and The Met Opera's LE NOZZE DI FIGARO On the Big Screen at The Ridgefield Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2020
Two classics return to the big screen in August at The Ridgefield Playhouse.  Captured live from Moscow, Tchaikovsky's essential masterpiece Swan Lake will have an encore in HD screening on Sunday, August 16 at 4pm.  One of the most of the most-beloved ballet in the classical canon, this technically challenging ballet is filled with vibrant emotion. 

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