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SISTER ACT Begins Perfomances At Fairfield Center Stage In May
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2025
Community theater group Fairfield Center Stage (FCS) will present the musical comedy SISTER ACT, based on the hit movie in downtown Fairfield, CT. The show runs for two weekends, May 9-18, 2025 at Wakeman Hall.
Playhouse On Park Will Produce the World Premiere of THE BARONESS
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2025
THE BARONESS written by Jacque Lamarre will run at Playhouse on Park in June. This production will be directed by Michael Schiralli. Learn more about the show here!
Tony-Nominee Jeremy Jordan To Perform Live at The Bushnell
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2025
The Bushnell has announced that Broadway's Jeremy Jordan will be heading to The Bushnell's Belding Theater for a memorable afternoon of music on Sunday, October 26, 2025, for one show only at 3:00 PM.
Connecticut Repertory Theatre's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Begins This Month
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2025
Connecticut Repertory Theatre rounds out its 2024-2025 season with William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. The play previews April 24 and runs April 25 – May 4 in the Nafe Katter Theatre on the UConn Storrs campus. 
Cast Set for DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! THE MUSICAL! Playhouse on Park
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2025
DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! THE MUSICAL! will run at Playhouse on Park for select weekend public performances. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Inside Rehearsals With the Cast of ROMEO & JULIET
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2025
You won’t want to miss this production of William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet from Hartford Stage Artistic Director, Melia Bensussen (The Winter’s Tale, Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, All My Sons, Simona’s Search). Watch the video!
STEEL MAGNOLIAS Set as Theatre Fairfield’s Final Show of the 2024-2025 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2025
Theatre Fairfield, the production company of Fairfield University’s theatre program, will conclude its 2024-2025 season with Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling.
Elm Shakespeare Company and Play On To Present MEASURE FOR MEASURE
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2025
Elm Shakespeare Company Presents, Measure for Measure in Partnership with Play On Shakespeare at Legacy Theatre New Haven's Elm Shakespeare Company will be in partnership this month with Branford's premiere professional Legacy Theatre.
Review: NOISES OFF at Town Players Of Newtown
by Jared Reynolds - April 06, 2025
If one has never seen Michael Frayn’s Noises Off, then now is your chance. The Town Players of Newtown, under the direction of Alexis M. Vournazos, have brought Frayn’s raucous masterpiece of “and then it went wrong” to life and left the audience in stitches!
Review: THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Center Stage Theatre
by Sean Fallon - April 06, 2025
On Saturday, April 5th, I had the pleasure of seeing a phenomenal show that I was not previously familiar with, THE LAST FIVE YEARS, performed at Center Stage Theatre in Shelton, CT!
Review: THE FERRYMAN at Hole In The Wall Theater
by Jared Reynolds - April 06, 2025
The Hole in the Wall Theater showed commitment, passion, and heart in bringing The Ferryman to the stage, and it’s a performance well worth seeing. The double doors opened, and the audience is greeted with the authentic interior of the Carney household. This cluttered, yet familiar space immediately brought to mind a large, multi-generational family, rife with chaos, love, and fits of shouting. My goodness, how accurate that turned out to be.
World Premiere UPSTATE Comes to TheatreWorks New Milford
by Emmy Rice - April 05, 2025
The play centers around three generations of women who meet upstate over President’s Day weekend to decide the fate of their family farm and its matriarch.
Centenary Stage Company Announces 2024 Women Playwrights Series Finalists Slated For Readings In April
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2025
Centenary Stage Company's Women Playwrights Series returns this spring with three brand-new play readings. Readings will take place on Wednesdays throughout April at 7:00 pm in the Sitnik and Kutz Theatres of the Lackland Performing Arts Center at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ on the campus of Centenary University.
Matthew Morrison Will Perform at The Bushnell Next Year
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2025
The Bushnell has announced that performer Matthew Morrison will be heading to The Bushnell's Belding Theater for an evening of music and dance. Learn more here!
Matthew Dicks to Return to TheaterWorks Hartford with New Solo Show SHOVEL
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2025
TheaterWorks Hartford, under the direction of Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, will present a new show by Matthew Dicks called SHOVEL.
Westport Country Playhouse Presents ME, MYSELF & BARBRA In April
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2025
Westport Country Playhouse will present “Me, Myself & Barbra,” a concert of the signature songs of Barbra Streisand, on Thursday, April 24, at 7 p.m.
PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Comes to The Norwalk Conservatory Of The Arts
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2025
The Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts has announced their upcoming production of the 5-time Tony Award Winning worldwide sensation, “Peter and the Starcatcher,” slated to come to The Downtown Cabaret Theatre in April.
Photos: Stephen Schwartz And More Attend THEATRE PEOPLE Opening Night at Westport Country Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2025
Check out photos from opening night of Theatre People at Westport Country Playhouse. The cast welcomed a very special guest backstage when legendary composer Stephen Schwartz dropped by to check out the show.
David Geffen School of Drama to Present THE CARLOTTA FESTIVAL
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2025
David Geffen SCHOOL OF DRAMA AT YALE will presentsthe Carlotta Festival, celebrating the work of the School’s graduating playwrights, performed in rotating repertory. Learn more and see how to attend.
A MEMORY OF TRUTH? Comes to Madison Lyric Stage in May
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2025
 Madison Lyric Stage, a professional theater company on the Connecticut shoreline, will present the world premiere of A Memory of Truth? an original play with music for four performances in May.
COMMUNITY OF LIGHT Gallery Exhibition On View At TheaterWorks Hartford
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2025
TheaterWorks Hartford, under the leadership of Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, has announced a gallery exhibition featuring work by Alexandra Wahl titled Community of Light.
& JULIET, THE NOTEBOOK And More Set for The Bushnell 2025-2026 Broadway Series
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2025
The Bushnell announced the eight musicals that will comprise its 2025-2026 Broadway Series season, including SUFFS, Spamalot, Shucked, Water for Elephants and more.
The Killers and Hozier to Headline Soundside Music Festival 2025
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2025
Connecticut's Soundside Music Festival will feature headlining performances from GRAMMY-nominated alternative rock band The Killers on Saturday and Platinum-selling, GRAMMY-nominated Irish singer-songwriter Hozier on Sunday.
Review: AGNES OF GOD at Westport Community Theater
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - March 30, 2025
There's a lot to think about in this play. It's a first-class production.
Review: THEATRE PEOPLE at Westport Country Playhouse
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - March 30, 2025
You'll love every character in this play, even the surly maid.

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