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Cast Set for Castle Craig Players' FOREVER PLAID
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2024
The Castle Craig Players have revealed the cast and creative team for their production of FOREVER PLAID. Performances run from March 1 to March 17.
Playhouse on Park Co-Founders to Host Joint Birthday Party to Benefit Playhouse on Park
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2024
Playhouse On Park Co-Founders, Tracy Flater (Executive Director) and Darlene Zoller (Co-Artistic Director) both have February birthdays and they are throwing a joint birthday party to celebrate!
Eugene O'neill Theater Center is Accepting Applications For The 2024 National Puppetry Conference
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2024
The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center is now accepting applications for the 2024 National Puppetry Conference. Applications may be submitted until Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at 11:59pm PT.
Screening of SHOT IN THE ARM Comes to the Warner in February
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2024
From Oscar-nominee Scott Hamilton Kennedy and Executive Producer Neil deGrasse Tyson, SHOT IN THE ARM, their revealing documentary on vaccine hesitancy, will present a special film event for Torrington Area Health District at The Warner Theatre's Nancy Marine Studio Theatre. This is a free event.
The Bushnell Announces 2024 Ovations Gala: LA VIE BOHÈME
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2024
The Bushnell has announced that its annual gala celebration, Ovations 2024: La Vie Bohème, will occur on Saturday, March 2, 2024, from 6 PM to midnight at the historic performing arts center located at 166 Capitol Avenue in Hartford, CT.
VIDEO: The Cast of SIMONA'S SEARCH On Bringing The Show To Hartford Stage
by Joshua Wright - January 18, 2024
Watch a chat with the cast of the world premiere production of Simona's Search: Christopher Bannow, Alejandra Escalante, and Al Rodrigo. Check out the video!
ACT of Connecticut Partners With Posthumous Prodigy Productions
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2024
ACT of CT has announced their partnership with Posthumous Prodigy Productions Fellowship Award. The Posthumous Prodigy Productions gift is given in homage to the late Bryan Gallace of Southport, Connecticut.
THE MUSIC MAN in Concert is Coming to Norwalk in February
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2024
THE MUSIC MAN - Concert Version comes to Norwalk with a stellar cast and the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra.
Westport Country Playhouse's Board of Trustees Elects Six Members
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2024
Six new members were recently elected to the board of trustees at Westport Country Playhouse, bringing the total to 26. The new Playhouse trustees are Dave Altman of Westport, Ben Frimmer of Weston, Darnell K. Graham of Bridgeport, Rashana J. Graham of Bridgeport, Anne Keefe of Weston, and Jonathan H. Levy of Westport. 
Broadway Composer David Friedman Collaborates on New Digital Children's Musical Series
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2024
What do you get when a massage therapist teams up with a Disney songwriter? Find out in the new musical children's series, Christina's Cottage, designed to teach mindfulness and resilience in a chaotic world.
Review: WINNIE THE POOH at Downtown Cabaret Theatre
by Sean Fallon - January 13, 2024
What did our critic think of WINNE THE POOH at Downtown Cabaret Theatre?
Westport Country Playhouse Presents A NIGHT FOR SWIFTIES, February 2
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2024
“The Playhouse Sings: A Night for Swifties” will take the stage at Westport Country Playhouse on Friday, February 2, at 7 p.m. Songs from Grammy Award winner Taylor Swift's catalog will be performed by powerhouse voices, backed by a live band.  
Cast Set For MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON - APT. 2B at Playhouse on Park
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2024
MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON - APT. 2B by Kate Hamill will run at Playhouse on Park from January 24 - February 18, 2024. This production will be directed by Kelly O'Donnell. Learn more about the show and find out who is starring here!
Eugene O'Neill Theater Center is Accepting Applications For The 2024 Young Playwrights Festival
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2024
 The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center is now accepting applications for the 2024 Young Playwrights Festival, which will be held on its campus from May 17-19, 2024. The application will remain open until Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 11:59pm PST.
Tony Award Winner Alex Newell Comes to the Shubert Theatre in June
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2024
Tony Award-winner Alex Newell comes to Shubert Theatre for a one-night-only concert on Friday, June 7, 2023.
Video: Cast and Creatives Talk SIMONA'S SEARCH at Hartford Stage
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2024
The world premiere of Simona's Search comes to Hartford Stage next week. Performances run January 18 – February 11, 2024. In an all new video, the cast and creatives discuss the show, and show clips from the rehearsal process.
Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald to Perform at Westport Country Playhouse in February
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2024
“An Evening with Audra McDonald: Songs from Broadway and the Great American Songbook,” with Andy Einhorn on piano, will take the stage at Westport Country Playhouse on Saturday, February 10, at 7 p.m.
Aaron Tveit, Corbin Bleu & More Winners Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards
by BWW Awards - January 09, 2024
Winners have been announced for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! See who was selected audience favorite in Connecticut! Winners include Legacy Theatre, Goodspeed Musicals and more!
Madison Lyric Stage Announces 2024 Season Including THE FANTASTICKS, ELEKTRA, KANDER & EBB And More
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2024
Madison Lyric Stage announces its 2024 season featuring the opera Elektra, the musical comedy The Fantasticks, and All That Jazz - The Music of Kander & Ebb. Season auditions will be held on January 27.
Fairfield Center Stage Presents FCS ROCKS: The Beatles' Abbey Road
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2024
Following the success of previous album-in-concerts Fleetwood Mac's 'Rumours', Stevie Wonder's 'Songs in the Key of Life', Queen's 'A Night at the Opera', and Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon', musicians from local community theatre group Fairfield Center Stage will recreate The Beatles' 'Abbey Road', featuring a rotating cast of singers and a live band performing the classic album in its entirety.
Yacht Rock Event At The Nancy Marine Studio Theatre To Benefit The Warner Theatre, April 13
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2024
Ahoy! The Warner Theatre will host its second annual YACHT ROCK fundraiser on Saturday, April 13, 2024 in the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre! 
Photos: Brief Cameo Productions Announces Staged Reading Of MASTER CLASS
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2024
Brief Cameo Productions’ staged reading of Terrence McNally’s Master Class is scheduled to perform January 12 and 13, 2024 at 7pm, and January 14, 2024 at 5pm. See photos from inside rehearsal.
Square Foot Theatre's TUCK EVERLASTING Opens This Week
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2024
Join the Parade with Square Foot Theatre’s TUCK EVERLASTING, a hit production based on the classic novel by Natalie Babbitt. Follow Winnie Foster as she uncovers a secret in her own woods, alongside the immortal Tuck Family.
BEATLES VS STONES Returns To Torrington in May
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2024
These two legendary bands will engage in an on-stage, throw down - a musical 'showdown' if you will – on Wednesday, May 8 at 7:00 pm at the Warner Theatre's Oneglia Auditorium.
Westport Country Playhouse Presents VOICES FOR VOLUNTEERS OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY – AN APPRECIATION PERFORMANCE
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2024
“Voices for Volunteers of Fairfield County – An Appreciation Performance” will celebrate community volunteers with a concert by musical theater talents, many originally from the local area, on Wednesday, January 24, at 7:30 p.m., at Westport Country Playhouse. 

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