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Shane Gillis Bringing Live Show to Mohegan Sun Arena
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2024
Shane Gillis is a stand-up comic, actor, and writer from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. After winning Philly's Funniest at Helium Comedy Club in 2016 Shane was named an “Up-Next” Comic at Comedy Central's 2019 Clusterfest in San Francisco and a “New Face” at the prestigious Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal.
Review: Celebrating the Peanuts with YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN at Brookfield Theatre For The Arts
by Jared Reynolds - February 20, 2024
Nostalgia is a powerful tool. It can bring back memories that you had long forgotten, and it can make you smile with fondness. Everyone experiences nostalgia differently, but at its core, its job is to make us feel. The cast and crew come together to bring the joy of the Peanuts to life at Brookfield Theatre with You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.
Emerson Theater Collaborative Returns To Live Performances With BREAKING GLASS
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2024
Experience the captivating one-woman show 'Breaking Glass' inspired by Victorian photographer Julia Margaret Cameron.
Review: THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE at Music Theatre of Connecticut
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - February 18, 2024
The most fun show to see this month is The Legend of Georgia McBridge.
Previews: QUENTIN: A ROOSEVELT MUSICAL at Palace
by Lauren Yarger - February 18, 2024
The by-invite-only audience will be the first to sample this new musical about the son of Teddy Roosevelt.
Review: OKLAHOMA! at Center Stage Theatre
by Sean Fallon - February 18, 2024
What did our critic think of OKLAHOMA! at Center Stage Theatre?
Hit Musical THE CHER SHOW Comes To The Bushnell This March
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2024
Don't miss the hit musical The Cher Show at The Bushnell this March. Get ready for a dazzling tribute to the iconic pop star.
Spotlight: PATTI LUPONE - A LIFE IN NOTES at Ridgefield Playhouse
by BWW Special Offer - February 16, 2024
Patti LuPone - A Life in Notes
Misty Copeland and Open World Dance Foundation Bring CINDERELLA to Connecticut Next Month
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2024
Misty Copeland & Open World Dance Foundation are joining forces to present the classic ballet Cinderella on Friday, March 15, 2024 at 7:30 PM.
Rich Beebe Comes to the Palace Theater Next Month
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2024
On Tuesday, March 26th at 7:00 pm, the Palace Theater will present an inspirational journey from loss and grief to healing and hope with Rich Beebe.
Photos: Get a First Look at Long Wharf Theatre's Site-Specific A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2024
Long Wharf Theatre is presenting Arthur Miller’s A View from the Bridge. Get a first look at photos!
Review: Boyz II Men Swoon The Audience at Foxwoods Resort Casino
by Carissa Chesanek - February 14, 2024
Over the weekend, Boyz II Men took the stage at the Premier Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut and captured the crowd with their romantic hits and more. 
Public Performances Added for Playhouse on Park's Touring Production of POLKADOTS: THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2024
Playhouse on Park will present their first ever touring production, POLKADOTS: THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL.
EVOLVE Will Be Performed By Hartt Senior Dancers Next Month
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2024
The University of Hartford’s The Hartt School Dance Division will perform “Evolve” the Spring Senior Dance Concert. Performances are Wednesday, March 6th, Thursday, March 7th, and Friday, March 8th at 7:30 p.m.
TheatreWorks New Milford Now Accepting Plays For 2024 Ten Minute One Act Play Festival
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2024
TheatreWorks New Milford is now accepting submissions for their 2024 Ten Minute One Act Play Festival, entitled 'Tales from the Brookside.' Submit your ten-minute play online by March 30, 2024. The festival/competition will be held at TheatreWorks New Milford from August 20-24, 2024.
Theater Barn Presents An Evening of One Acts This March
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2024
Don't miss the annual production of 'An Evening of One Acts' at the Ridgefield Theater Barn. Featuring 8 short plays from local and global playwrights, this show runs from March 8th to the 30th.
L Morgan Lee Will Perform at Branford's Legacy Theatre This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2024
Join Tony Award Nominee L Morgan Lee-most recently known for her breakout performance in 'A Strange Loop' on Broadway-in a concert filled with Broadway classics, gems by new writers, and unexpected deep-cuts that explore her dreams about love, life, and a world of possibilities.
THE GOD OF HELL Comes to Drama Works Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2024
Drama Works Theatre Company, a resident theatre company in Old Saybrook, will continue its 2024 season of plays with Sam Shepard's The God of Hell.
Feel-Good Musical Comedy LEGALLY BLONDE Announced At Cheney Hall
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2024
Legally Blonde - The Musical is coming to CT! Follow the transformation of Elle Woods from a pink-loving sorority girl to a Harvard law student in this award-winning Broadway musical. Get ready for rousing songs and dynamic dance numbers in this feel-good comedy.
Playhouse Theatre Group Announces Hosts For ENCORE! MADLY MARVELOUS: A RETRO BASH Fundraiser
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2024
Playhouse Theatre Group, Inc. has announced this year's emcees for ENCORE: Award-winning actor Jamil A.C. Mangan (FENCES at Playhouse on Park) and the Playhouse's own Victoria Mooney! The theme is MADLY MARVELOUS: A RETRO BASH. 
Cast and Creative Team Set for THE HOT WING KING at Hartford Stage
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2024
Hartford Stage has revealed the cast and creative team for The Hot Wing King, directed by Christopher D. Betts. Learn who is starring and how to purchase tickets.
Spotlight: NEXT TO NORMAL at the Visual & Performing Arts Center
by BWW Special Offer - February 07, 2024
Next to Normal runs Feb. 23 - Mar. 3 at the Visual & Performing Arts Center
Music Theatre of CT Presents THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2024
Music Theatre of Connecticut (MTC) MainStage, Fairfield County's professional award-winning theatre company continues their 37th MainStage Season with the big-hearted, fierce, and music-filled comedy, The Legend of Georgia McBride by Matthew Lopez.
LITTLE RED RIDINGHOOD Comes to The Ballard Institute & Museum of Puppetry
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2024
To kick off its 2024 Spring Puppet Performance Series, the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will bring back the popular Long Island company A Couple of Puppets to perform Little Red Ridinghood on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024 at 11 a.m. in the Ballard Institute Theater, located at 1 Royce Circle in Downtown Storrs.
Elm Shakespeare Company Receives $250,000 Contribution From Alexander Clark
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2024
In a landmark moment for the arts and community engagement, Elm Shakespeare Company has announced a $250,000 contribution from renowned philanthropist Alexander Clark, marking a new era of growth and innovation for the organization.

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