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A CHRISTMAS STORY THE MUSICAL Comes to Broadway On Main
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2024
.Broadway on Main will present an intimate and immersive production of the Broadway hit, A CHRISTMAS STORY - THE MUSICAL. Based on the beloved holiday classic of the same name, this hilarious and heartfelt musical runs November 15 through 24 at the intimate venue located at 597 Main Street in downtown East Haven.
Hartford Stage Launches $20M Set The Stage Fundraising Campaign
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2024
Hartford Stage has announced that their Set the Stage fundraising campaign has surpassed $9 million dollars thanks to the early support from Hartford's corporate community and generous individuals.
John O'Hurley To Perform At Playhouse On Park, October 27
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2024
Award winning actor and West Hartford native John O'Hurely brings his one man show A MAN WITH STANDARDS to Playhouse on Park. A MAN WITH STANDARDS is O'Hurley's 90-minute retrospective on the songs of The Great American Songbook along with the musings from his eclectic life and career. 
Submit Nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards – 2 Weeks Left!
by BWW Awards - October 14, 2024
There are just two weeks left to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards. The 2024 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
MEN ARE FROM MARS – WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS LIVE! Comes to the Warner Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2024
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Off-Broadway sensation, Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus LIVE! This uproarious show, a seamless blend of theater and stand-up, has been revamped for 2024.
Hartford Stage Launches $20M Fundraising Campaign
by Blair Ingenthron - October 13, 2024
According to Harvard Business Journal, Hartford Stage has launched a $20M fundraising campaign, which has already raised more than $9M.
Alice McDermott's ABSOLUTION Named as 2024 Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award Winner
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2024
The Mark Twain House & Museum has awarded the 2024 Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award to Alice McDermott for her novel, Absolution. Learn more about the play and about the award.
Lineup Set For Fifth Annual Black Trans Women At The Center: A New Play Festival
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2024
The five selected playwrights have been announced for Black Trans Women at the Center: a New Play Festival.
Charter Oak Cultural Center Announces A NIGHT OF THANKSGIVING And Final Phase Of Capital Campaign
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2024
Charter Oak Cultural Center announced 'A Night of Thanksgiving' event and the final phase of its capital campaign, aiming to enhance community engagement and support for its cultural initiatives.
Spotlight: LEGALLY BLONDE at Visual & Performing Arts Center
by BWW Special Offer - October 10, 2024
Omigod You Guys! Legally Blonde the Musical comes to Danbury This October
IN THE HEIGHTS to be Presented at Downtown Cabaret Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2024
Discover the story of community and dreams in Washington Heights with IN THE HEIGHTS at Downtown Cabaret Theatre, Bridgeport, CT. Experience Lin Manuel Miranda's Tony Award-winning musical. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Alton Brown's LAST BITE Tour is Coming to The Bushnell
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2024
Alton Brown's culinary tour, LAST BITE, is set to visit The Bushnell in March 2025. Brown's “Edible Inevitable,” “Eat Your Science,” and “Beyond the Eats” tours performed in more than 200 cities with more than 550,000 fans in attendance. Learn more about his stop at the Bushnell!
RAGTIME, Jerry Herman's MRS. SANTA CLAUS World Premiere & More Set For Goodspeed's 2025 Season
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2024
Two-time Tony Award-winning Goodspeed Musicals has announced its 2025 season at the Goodspeed Opera House. Learn more about the season lineup here including Ragtime, All Shook Up, A Chorus Line, Mrs. Santa Claus.
Nikki Glaser Heads To The Bushnell This March
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2024
Comedian Nikki Glaser announced a performance at The Bushnell, with tickets available starting October 11. Discover more about her upcoming show and secure your seats for a night of laughter.
The Ballard Institute Presents The Wonderland Puppet Theater Symposium
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2024
The Ballard Institute and museum of Puppetry will host a “Wonderland Puppet Theater Symposium” on Friday and Saturday, October 25-26, in conjunction with our Wonderland Puppet Theater: Visions of the Beloved Community exhibition curated by Dr. Paulette Richards.
Tickets to Comedian Ali Siddiq At The Bushnell to go on Sale This Week
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2024
Comedian Ali Siddiq is set to perform at The Bushnell, with tickets available starting October 11.
The Palace Theater to Present SERIAL KILLERS WITH DR. SCOTT BONN
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2024
Explore the minds of serial killers with criminologist Dr. Scott Bonn at the Palace Theater. Delve into the psychology behind some of history's most notorious criminals. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Paul Anka Comes to the Warner Theatre in November
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2024
The Warner will bring Paul Anka: All The Hits – His Way to the Oneglia Auditorium on November 13th, 2024, at 7:30 pm.
FEVER DREAMS (OF ANIMALS ON THE VERGE OF EXTINCTION) Comes to TheaterWorks Hartford
by Blair Ingenthron - October 05, 2024
TheaterWorks Hartford, under the leadership of Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, has announced details for its 2024-2025 season opener Fever Dreams (of animals on the verge of extinction).
Anna Deavere Smith and Dr. Khalilah Brown-Dean To Headline Long Wharf Theatre's Artistic Congress
by Blair Ingenthron - October 05, 2024
Long Wharf Theatre, in partnership with Yale Schwarzman Center, has announced that Anna Deavere Smith and Dr. Khalilah Brown-Dean will be the keynote speakers at the Artistic Congress, a three-day convening focused on fostering collaboration and conversations on the future of theater and its vital importance to expression, equity and democracy.
Fairfield Center Stage to Present OLIVER in November
by Blair Ingenthron - October 04, 2024
Fairfield Center Stage has announced the presentation of OLIVER, featuring a cast of 40 local performers and a live band, running November 8-17, 2024, at Wakeman Hall in Fairfield, CT.
Previews: LYING TO SPIELBERG at Palace Theatre
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - October 04, 2024
Read BroadwayWorld's review for Lying to Spielberg at Palace Theatre. Learn more about the production.
DRACULA to be Presented at Castle Craig Players This Fall
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2024
Castle Craig Players present DRACULA, adapted by Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston. Experience the chilling tale of Count Dracula at their Meriden venue this Halloween season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
SOME LIKE IT HOT Comes to the Bushnell
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2024
The Bushnell has announced SOME LIKE IT HOT will be coming to The Bushnell on April 29 through May 4, 2025. Tickets will go on sale Friday, October 11 at 10 a.m.
Santino Fontana Will Lead Reading of WITCH at Westport Country Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2024
Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of “Witch,” offering a new take on bargaining with the devil, written by Jen Silverman, on Monday, October 7, at 7 p.m.  Playwright Silverman is currently represented on Broadway with their new comedy, “The Roommate,” starring Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow.

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