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WHAT THE DICKENS? to be Presented at TheatreWorks New Milford
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2025
 For the holiday season, TheatreWorks New Milford wil present the return of a local holiday favorite, ‘What The Dickens? A Christmas Carol For Any Scrooge', written and directed by local playwright and comedian Matt Austin.
Mandy Patinkin Will Perform at Westport Country Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2025
Mandy Patinkin, accompanied by Adam Ben-David on piano, will bring his newest theatre concert Mandy Patinkin in Concert: JUKEBOX, to Westport Country Playhouse for one performance only.
Sesame Street Live to Bring ELMO’S GOT THE MOVES to Waterbury in May 2026
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2025
Round Room Live will bring the new Sesame Street Live production ELMO’S GOT THE MOVES to the Palace Theater in Waterbury, CT, on May 30, 2026. The tour will feature Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and other Sesame Street characters.
George Balanchine’s THE NUTCRACKER Returns To Lincoln Center For New York City Ballet 2025–26 Season
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2025
New York City Ballet will present its 2025–26 season of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker at the David H. Koch Theater, beginning November 28. The production will feature the full NYCB company, students from the School of American Ballet, and Balanchine’s classic choreography set to Tchaikovsky’s score.
FOOTLOOSE To Open At The Klein Memorial Auditorium Tomorrow Night
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2025
The Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts will present the Broadway musical Footloose, opening tomorrow night, November 13, at 8 p.m. at The Klein Memorial Auditorium.
Tickets For & JULIET at The Bushnell to go on Sale Next Week
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2025
The National Tour of & Juliet is coming to The Bushnell. The musical features songs by the legendary Grammy-winning songwriter/producer Max Martin, a book by the Emmy-winning writer from “Schitt's Creek'.
4-Show Subscriptions Now On Sale For Playhouse On Park's 17th Main Stage Season
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2025
There are four Main Stage shows remaining in Playhouse on Park's 17th Season, and subscribers save 20% off individual ticket prices. Subscribe now to see GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! by Anthony King and Scott Brown, and more.
Ballet Hispánico Brings Performance by BH2 (BHdos) to Ridgefield Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2025
Ballet Hispánico will offer an upcoming performance by BH2 (BHdos) at Ridgefield Playhouse. The program will feature an afternoon of gems from the Company’s repertory: Ritmo y Ruido, Sombrerísimo, and The Journey (Una-Keyae).
Review: THE FOX ON THE FAIRWAY at Music Theatre Of Connecticut
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - November 10, 2025
You don’t have to know the first thing about golf or even like it about it to enjoy Ken Ludwig’s The Fox on the Fairway, now playing at Connecticut Music Theatre.
Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Westport Country Playhouse
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - November 10, 2025
Believe it or not, Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People is being presented for the first time at the Westport Country Playhouse.
THE NUTCRACKER SUITE & SPICY: An Immersive Nutcracker For A New Generation
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2025
The Nutcracker Suite & Spicy is returning for its landmark 16th year to delight audiences December 19-21, at the Aetna Theater at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, located at 29 Atheneum Square North in Hartford.
Joe DiPietro's ART OF MURDER to be Presented at Season Angels Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2025
The Seven Angels Theatre in Waterbury, Connecticut will present Joe DiPietro's Art of Murder. Art of Murder is directed by Travis Kendrick-Castanho. This is the second show of Seven Angels Theatre's Five MainStage Season Lineup.
Pantochino Debuts WELCOME TO SANTA CLAUS in Milford
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2025
Pantochino Productions Inc. will debut its new holiday musical “Welcome to Santa Claus” in December at the Milford Arts Council, The Mac in Downtown Milford. Learn more here!
Previews: SHE LOVES ME at Brookfield Theatre For The Arts
by Jared Reynolds - November 06, 2025
Celebrate this Holiday Season at Brookfield Theatre with 'She Loves Me,' an intimate and touching show featuring music by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick (Fiddler on the Roof) and book by Joe Masteroff (Cabaret).
HAMILTON’s Elvie Ellis To Tour Hartford’s Historic Old State House
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2025
​​​​​​​Elvie Ellis, a cast member of the national tour of Hamilton, currently running at The Bushnell through November 16, will visit Hartford’s Old State House on Friday, November 7.
The Stand Unveils Lineup for the New York Comedy Festival
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2025
The Stand has unveiled its full lineup for the 2025 New York Comedy Festival, including Mark Normand’s Schtick or Treat, a Tunnel to Towers benefit with Michael Longfellow, and previews of its new Chelsea Market venue.
Allison Miller Joins SCROOGE AND MARLEY at Legacy Theatre; Full Cast Announced
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2025
Allison Miller stars in Legacy Theatre’s world premiere holiday production Scrooge and Marley, written and directed by Keely Baisden Knudsen. Performances run this December in Branford, Connecticut.
The Palace Theater's 2ND ACT Series to Welcome Roberto Alfaro
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2025
The Palace Theater's 2ND ACT series will welcome Roberto Alfaro, who will share his inspiring journey of becoming a decorated Connecticut police officer, actor, author, and inventor.
PLAYHOUSE HOLIDAY JAMBOREE to Open at Ivoryton Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2025
Halloween has barely left the building but the holidays are right around the corner! Ivoryton Playhouse will be celebrating with a down-home, locally-grown production – Playhouse Holiday Jamboree.
Video: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST At Westport Country Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
Westport Country Playhouse is presenting Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy The Importance of Being Earnest through November 15, 2025. Check out video highlights from the production.
ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S 'WE ARE IN A PLAY!' Comes to Playhouse on Park
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
Elephant & Piggie's “We are in a Play!”, with book and lyrics by Mo Willems and Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma, will run throughout the holiday season at Playhouse on Park in rep with their production of All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914.
ALL IS CALM: THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914 to Run at Playhouse on Park
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2025
All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914, by Peter Rothstein, Erik Lichte, and Timothy Takach, will run throughout the holiday season at Playhouse on Park.
SOMOS UNO: MEXICAN AND MEXICAN AMERICAN PUPPETRY Comes to The Ballard Institute
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2025
The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will present the grand opening of its new exhibition Somos Uno: Mexican and Mexican American Puppetry.
Reading of THE MACHINE Comes to Westport Country Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2025
Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of a new play, “The Machine.' The plot focuses on a poet suffering writer’s block, artificial intelligence, and the tricky questions that arise when technology starts writing art. 
CHRISTMAS ON THE ROCKS Celebrates its 13th Season at TheaterWorks Hartford
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2025
Conceived and directed by Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero, CHRISTMAS ON THE ROCKS features work from six playwrights, each adding their own spin to the canon of holiday traditions past.

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