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YES recently kicked off its 2016 U.

Sharon Playhouse, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Simpkins and Managing Director Justin Ball, proudly presents Tony Award-Winner Elizabeth Franz in Ronald Harwood's play Quartet, with performances August 18 through August 28 at Sharon Playhouse (49 Amenia Road).

Eastbound Theatre, a division of the Milford Arts Council, brings 'East/West PlayFest 2016'to the Milford Center for the Arts.

There's always time to remember this funny and romantic tale about a boy, a girl, their two fathers and a love that grows with each season.

Prepare to be scared silly with the cult classic Little Shop of Horrors by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, the first show in Playhouse on Park's 2016-17 Mainstage Series.

Helen Mirren has played the Queen of England several times, including in "The Queen" movie and a TV mini-series called "Elizabeth I.

Bring the family for a free, outdoor day of fun!  Casey Energy presents Shakespeare on the Green & Green Expo!  More than 10 years ago The Ridgefield Playhouse decided to end the season (which runs from September through August) with a "thank you" to the community - and Shakespeare on the Green an

Goodspeed is thrilled to announce the cast of Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz, abrand-new musical that chronicles a time before "Meet Me in St.

World renowned artists David Pittsinger and Patricia Schuman will be performing an exclusive concert on Monday, August 22nd.

Do you want to learn how to get on the road to success and achieve your dreams?  Join HamletHub Whole New You Series and Moffly Media Entertaining Conversation Series for 'Hustle & Know', an exclusive event for women at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Thursday, August 18.

Why didn't anyone think of this before?

Following the smash return engagement of the National Theatre of Scotland's The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart in the spring, and this summer's Festival 21--marked by record breaking attendance at its free concerts on the New Haven Green, thought-provoking Ideas panel discussions and interactiv

Elm Shakespeare Company brings magic to Edgerton Park for it's 21st summer season with Shakespeare's most beloved comedy, presenting 16 free outdoor performances of A Midsummer Nights Dream directed by Tina Packer of Shakespeare & Company, Lennox, MA.

Join local writer and historian David Garnes for a talk about LTM's August production of TWELFTH NIGHT, Little Theatre's first production of a play from the Bard.

Have you had enough of the doom and gloom of political conventions and global politics? Are you looking for an infusion of joy and empathy and hope for the future? Well then, look no further - Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer Prize winning Broadway musical RENT opens at the Ivoryton Playhouse today, Augus

The Palace Theater's Webster Broadway Series subscribers, donors, Group Leaders and their guests will get a taste of the upcoming season literally and figuratively on Tuesday September 13, 5:30 pm at a kick-off event Dinner & a Show that will feature the offerings of the restaurants who partner wi

"What the Butler Saw," a shameless comedy by Joe Orton, offering a little blackmail and a lot of sexual innuendo, will be staged at Westport Country Playhouse, August 23 - September 10.

The pop singer with incredible voice and sentimental tunes showcases his Broadway side with a concert full of musicals

Come witness the magic of theatre as it comes to fruition in just 24 hours with Playhouse on Park's Play in a Day final performance on Saturday, August 13 at 8pm.

Due to an overwhelming demand for tickets, the Castle Craig Players have added a performance of CABARET on Thursday, August 4 at 7:30pm.

This Saturday, August 6 is a an opportunity to journey through 94 years of theater history and lore during the Waterbury Palace Theater's monthly tour from 11a.

America's oldest continuing summer chamber music festival, Music Mountain, continues its 87th Anniversary Season with the return of the St.

CT Free Shakespeare (CFS) and Festival! Stratford are moving heaven and earth this year to bring a professional production of Shakespeare's most boisterous comedy to the public for free.

Chestnut Street Playhouse presents CABARET by Joe Masteroff,; opening August 11.

As we now are roughly two weeks from opening, I thought I would be a little punny.