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TriArts Sharon Playhouse, under the leadership of Alice Bemand Executive Director and John Simpkins Artistic Director, is pleased to announce the theater's 2013 Season Opener, the Tony Award-Winning MusicAl Monty Python's SPAMALOT, with performances today, June 26 through July 7.

Where has SUMMER ARTS, the Summer Theater Program that has taken Bridgeport by storm, gone? For those of you who arrange your schedules around their shows or have postponed your vacations in order to see their shows for the past eight summers, the incredibleSUMMER ARTS has moved from the Downtown Ca

Westport Country Playhouse will stage the British farce, "Loot," a wickedly funny send-up of larcenous, lascivious behavior among the English middle classes, written by Joe Orton and directed by David Kennedy, Playhouse associate artistic director, playing from July 16 through August 3.

The 50th Anniversary Gala celebration at Goodspeed Musicals was a smashing success earning more than $475,000 for their Education Programs.

They tell the story (based on a true one) of Guang (Julius Ahn), an illegal immigrant who gets stuck in a Bronx elevator for 81 hours while making deliveries for the Happy Dragon Chinese Restaurant.

With its sexist plot, A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM is one of those shows that probably was a riot in 1962, but seems like something is lacking when presented a half century later - until the CT Repertory version running as part of the Nutmeg Summer Series.

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center has announced full casting for the 2013 National Playwrights Conference.

The Ivoryton Playhouse continues the tradition of Friday morning children's shows this summer with some familiar stories and some new, including Casey Carle's BUBBLEMANIA, back my popular demand.

Perfect pitch for a tImely and timeless show.

TheatreWorks Kids registration is now open for the summer production of YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, led by veteran instructor Amy Emke for children ages 7 to 14.

The Theatre Historical Society of America (THS) will hold its forty-third annual Conclave Theatre Tour in the New York Capitol Region and Berkshires, June 18 to June 23, 2013.

An energetic and critically-acclaimed new play by James Graham strips British politics down to the practical realities of those behind the scenes who roll up their sleeves to get anything done.

The Vince & Linda McMahon Family Foundation has supported a wide variety of organizations through its philanthropic outreach over the past several years.

The Palace Theatre is ready for its 4th Annual Gala taking place tonight, June 21st with this year's featured gala artists Steve Martin & the Steep Canyon Rangers featuring Edie Brickell.

Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) will present A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum, starring Steven Hayes as the crafty slave Pseudolus, as the second of its three-show Summer Nutmeg Summer Series, June 20 - 30 in the Harriet S.

The power of live HD broadcasts will allow the audience at The Ridgefield Playhouse to experience the best of British theatre from Britain's National Theatre in London onSaturday, July 20, at 6:30 p.

This year's Summer Gala at The Ridgefield Playhouse will feature singer/songwriter and actor Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group on Monday, July 8.

Storrs: Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) will present A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum, starring Steven Hayes as the crafty slave Pseudolus, as the second of its three-show Summer Nutmeg Summer Series, tonight, June 20 - 30 in the Harriet S.

Long Wharf Theatre and the International Festival of Arts and Ideas will present Stuck Elevator, written by New Haven resident Aaron Jafferis, with music by Byron Au Yong, directed by Chay Yew, from tonight, June 20-29.

You know that dream where you find yourself naked on a stage with everyone laughing at you? It's an unfortunate reality for Miltos Yerolemou, the actor who plays Bottom in Bristol Old Vic's production ofA MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM as part of New Haven's International Festival of Ideas.

Directed by Stephen Daltry, Dickenson (displaying a ribald belt), Perkins (a hoot), Garner and Hebert all give strong performances.

The Palace Theatre is ready for its 4th Annual Gala taking place this Friday, June 21st with this year's featured gala artists Steve Martin & the Steep Canyon Rangers featuring Edie Brickell.

Goodspeed Musicals has announced the cast of LMNOP, an edgy new musical about an island whose citizens begin to lose their freedoms one letter at a time.

Ingenious spirit beefs up Boy meets Girl classic.

And you think you have in-law problems?