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Saturday Night Live’s Colin Jost and Friends Come to Mohegan Sun Arena
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2025
Colin Jost, the comedian, writer, actor and star on 'Saturday Night Live' (SNL) is scheduled to appear at  Mohegan Sun Arena. SNL co-stars Marcello Hernández and James Austin Johnson will join Jost during the epic night of laughter.    
Interview: Anna Holbrook of MOON OVER BUFFALO at Music Theatre Of Connecticut
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - February 13, 2025
BroadwayWorld.com had a lovely chat with Anna Holbrook who is co-starring in Ken Ludwig’s Moon Over Buffalo at the Music Theatre of Connecticut.
Westport Country Playhouse Offers Presidents Weekend Discount
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2025
Westport Country Playhouse will offer 25% off two-play subscriptions in recognition of Presidents Day, with the discount available online only from Saturday, February 15 through Monday, February 17.
2ND ACT SERIES: BOB TANSLEY Comes To Palace Theater This March
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2025
On Tuesday, March 4th at 7:00 pm, local theater director Bob Tansley explores the transformational power of live theater. Tansley first dove into directing youth community theater productions as a way of helping further his daughter Brooke's theatrical experience, despite not having many prior acting credits to his own name.
Westport Country Playhouse Accepting Applications For 2025 Joanne Woodward Internship Program
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2025
Westport Country Playhouse has announced that applications are now being accepted through Friday, March 7 for the 2025 Joanne Woodward Internship Program for theater career aspirants. Interns enhance their professional skills and gain on-the-job experience working directly with Playhouse senior staff during summer months.
Review: MOON OVER BUFFALO at Music Theatre of Connecticut
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - February 10, 2025
There is no better time than now for Music Theatre of Connecticut’s production of Moon Over Buffalo. Or maybe playwright Ken Ludwig should have called it Loons Over Buffalo. This slapstick comedy is sidesplittingly funny about a fading stage couple who still dream of fame and fortune but are reduced to performing repertory in slumping venues.
AMADEUS, THE MEDIUM, and More Set For Madison Lyric Stage's 2025 Season
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2025
Madison Lyric Stage has announced that its 2025 season will feature: Marc Deaton’s original play A Memory of Truth? in May; We’ve Got Magic to Do: The Music of Stephen Schwartz in June; and more!
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER Will Arrive at Pantochino Teen Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - February 09, 2025
Pantochino Teen Theatre will soon present the Broadway musical, “Saturday Night Fever” based on the 1977 movie phenomenon, at The MAC, Milford Arts Council on Railroad Avenue in downtown Milford
10th Annual SHOW YOUR LOVE Campaign Comes To Playhouse On Park This February
by Blair Ingenthron - February 08, 2025
This year marks Playhouse on Park's 10th annual SHOW YOUR LOVE campaign. Learn how you can make an impact by donating to Playhouse on Park throughout the month of February.
PRETTY GUARDIAN SAILOR MOON: THE SUPER LIVE Comes To The Bushnell In April
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2025
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live, the worldwide smash hit 2.5D musical sensation based on the wildly popular manga (comic book), will launch a North American tour this March with technical rehearsals and previews held in Pittsburgh, PA and an official opening on March 15 in Austin, TX in partnership with SXSW (South by SouthWest).
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK to be Presented at The Ballard Institute
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2025
To kick off its 2025 Spring Puppet Performance Series, the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will welcome back Jim Napolitano of Nappy’s Puppets to perform Jack and the Beanstalk. Learn more!
Fairfield Center Stage to Present FCS ROCKS: Carole King's TAPESTRY
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2025
Musicians from local community theatre group Fairfield Center Stage will recreate Carole King's 'Tapestry', featuring a rotating cast of singers and a live band performing the classic album in its entirety. Learn how to attend.
Cast And Creative Team Set for LAUGHS IN SPANISH at Hartford Stage
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2025
Hartford Stage has revealed the cast and artistic team for its upcoming production of the stylish and playful comedy Laughs in Spanish, a contemporary caper set on the eve of Art Basel — the major art event in Miami. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Westport Country Playhouse Presents AN EVENING TO CELEBRATE LOVE This Month
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2025
Westport Country Playhouse will present “An Evening to Celebrate Love,” featuring original and favorite songs about love, on Saturday, February 15, at 8 p.m.
TRAGEDY TO TRIUMPH: HERSTORIES OF HOPE Announced At Palace Theater In March
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2025
On Saturday, March 29th at 12:00 pm, join the Palace Theater for an afternoon celebrating the resilience of women. Presented during Women's History Month, this speaker event and luncheon will gather a panel of women to share their hopeful stories of moving forward after overcoming great tragedies in their lives. 
ANNIE & More Set for The Sharon Playhouse 2025 Season
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2025
The 2025 Sharon Playhouse MainStage lineup has been revealed, featuring classics like Annie and many more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
OKLAHOMA Comes to New Paradigm Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2025
New Paradigm Theatre has announced its upcoming production of 'Oklahoma' directed by Kristin Huffman, the artistic director of the theater and conducted by Jonathan Yates, the artistic director of the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra.
Review: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE at Westport Community Theatre
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - February 02, 2025
What did our critic think of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE at Westport Community Theatre?
Student Blog: Relaxation During Winter Break
by Student Blogger: Alexa Malerba - February 01, 2025
If I had to summarize my winter break in one word, I would say “relaxing.” While it was also unproductive for the most part, I finally had time to simply sit around and do nothing, which I consider a treat.
Playhouse On Park To Host Public Performances Of THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF DR. WONDERFUL (AND HER DOG!)
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2025
THE AMAZING AVENTURES OF DR. WONDERFUL (And Her Dog!), by Lauren Gunderson and Music by Bree Lowdermilk, is touring schools across Connecticut through Playhouse Theatre Academy's Literature Alive on the Road program.
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art To Host The Pennington Lecture With Annette Gordon-Reed
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2025
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art will host The Pennington Lecture with Annette Gordon-Reed on Thursday, February 20, 2025. On view through March 30, 2025
NATIVE GARDENS to be Presented at Westport Country Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2025
Westport Country Playhouse will stage “Native Gardens,” a comedy about well-intentioned neighbors who become feuding enemies in February. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Cast and Creative Team Set for THE INSPECTOR at Yale Rep
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2025
Yale Repertory Theatre will present Nikolai Gogol’s The Inspector, newly adapted and directed by Yura Kordonsky at Yale Repertory Theatre. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Castle Craig Players to Celebrate John Denver's Legacy With ALMOST HEAVEN
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2025
The Castle Craig Players will continue their 2025 Season with ALMOST HEAVEN: Songs of John Denver, a heartwarming tribute to one of the most beloved folk music icons of all time. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Charter Oak Cultural Center And Immanuel Congregational Church Announce Reading Of James Baldwin's THE AMEN CORNER
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2025
Charter Oak Cultural Center and Immanuel Congregational Church has announced a one-time-only reading of author and activist James Baldwin's first stage play The Amen Corner. The reading, under the direction of acclaimed theatre artist taneisha duggan, will be on Sunday, February 23 at 3pm at Immanuel Congregational Church, located at 10 Woodland Street in Hartford.

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