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RENT, OKLAHOMA! & More Set for Center Stage Theatre 2024 Season
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2023
Center Stage Theatre in Shelton has announced its exciting 2024 season subscription series, which includes must-see shows such as Oklahoma!, Rent, and The Play That Goes Wrong. Don't miss out on these incredible performances!
Pioneer of Children's Music, Raffi, to Perform at The Bushnell in 2024
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2023
Don't miss the legendary children's music artist, RAFFI, as he performs live at The Bushnell. Tickets go on sale this Friday, November 17th. Get ready for a fun-filled family event with the pioneer of children's music.
Kathy Griffin Comes To Hartford's Bushnell In February 2024
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2023
The Bushnell has announced that Emmy and Grammy Award-winning performer, writer and producer Kathy Griffin will bring her latest tour 'My Life On The PTSD List' to the Bushnell's Belding Theater on Saturday, February 16, at 7:00PM.
The Contemporary Theater Company Presents MRS. BOB CRATCHIT'S WILD CHRISTMAS BINGE
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2023
The Contemporary Theater Company is all set to jingle some bells and deck the halls with a quirky twist on a beloved classic! Brace yourselves for an uproarious rollercoaster ride through the holiday season with their latest production, Mrs. Bob Cratchit's Wild Christmas Binge, a long-time audience favorite, running December 1 - 23.
Tom Segura Brings COME TOGETHER Stand-Up Comedy Tour To Mohegan Sun In March 2024
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2023
Tom Segura announces his new global stand-up comedy tour 'Come Together.' Tickets go on sale Friday, November 17th. Don't miss out on this highly anticipated show!
Pantochino Brings Michael McAssey's HOLIDAY SHENANIGANS To Milford
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2023
Award-winning Pantochino Productions will present “Holiday Shenanigans,” a piano bar show starring Michael McAssey at Milford Arts Council, the MAC located at 40 Railroad Avenue in downtown Milford CT for a one night only performance on Friday, December 15th at 7:30pm.
Review: CLYBOURNE PARK at Music Theatre Of Connecticut
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - November 12, 2023
Lorraine Hansberry is smiling down at Bruce Norris's play as produced by Music Theatre of Connecticut.
Review: ELF at Fairfield Center Stage
by Sean Fallon - November 12, 2023
On Saturday, November 11th, I had the pleasure of seeing ELF, the musical, performed by Fairfield Center Stage, at Wakeman Hall inside First Congregational Church of Fairfield. With book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin and music by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin, this musical is based on the 2003 movie. Director Marcelle Morrisey, musical director Clay Zambo, and choreographers Emily Frangipane & Kelsey Kaminski combine their talents to bring out the best in this phenomenal ensemble cast. The music is of the traditional show-tunes genre, a rarity in more recently written musicals.
Connecticut Repertory Theatre to Present WAR OF THE WORLDS at The Nafe Katter Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2023
Connecticut Repertory Theatre will present 'War of the Worlds 2023: A Servant of Two Networks' from November 30 to December 10, 2023. Join them for the world premiere of this exciting play conceived and directed by Jaron Hollander.
Review: SPRING AWAKENING at The Wall Street Theater
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - November 11, 2023
Immensely talented cast and professional director and choreographer make this production dynamic.
VIOLET AND ME: A MAMA-LOGUE to Play The Palace Theatre This Month
by Lauren Yarger - November 11, 2023
Gracewell Productions' third season of Table Readings at the Palace Theater in Waterbury, CT kicks off with Dorothy Lyman's new play, VIOLET AND ME.
Full Cast Set For Legacy Theatre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2023
Legacy Theatre announces the full cast of 'A Christmas Carol' for their 2023 production, featuring James Andreassi as Ebenezer Scrooge. Keely Baisden and Chris Lemieux return as the Ghosts of Christmas Past and Present, with Melanie Martyn joining as the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come.
Cast Set for THE PIN-UP GIRLS: A MUSICAL LOVE LETTER at Playhouse on Park
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2023
THE PIN-UP GIRLS: A MUSICAL LOVE LETTER by James Hindman and Jeffrey Lodin will run at Playhouse on Park November 29 - December 23, 2023. This production will be directed and choreographed by Darlene Zoller, with music direction by Kevin Barlowski. Check out the cast here!
Playhouse On Park To Hold CUE THE WHISKEY Fundraiser At The REC Room
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2023
Join Playhouse on Park for CUE THE WHISKEY, a Whiskey Tasting Seminar by Level-4 Whiskey Sommelier Irene Tan from Whisky Mentors. This event will benefit Playhouse on Park, and will be held on Friday, November 17th from 5:30-7:30pm at The REC Hartford (160 Trumbull Street).
Student Blog: True Friendship
by Student Blogger: Brie Beard - November 07, 2023
It is really quite a simple concept, but I think I have been so caught up in the concept of having friends, that I lost my sense of what really made me a good friendship. I suppose it is not normal to go out with friends and constantly feel anxious and self-conscious.
Student Blog: Back To School
by Student Blogger: Brie Beard - November 07, 2023
It’s back-to-school season, and high school seniors everywhere are clamoring to complete college essays and applications while fighting off severe cases of “senior-itis.” However, there’s a certain group of students that have a whole other admissions process to go through: Auditions.
Effie Mwando Comes to The Palace Theater as Part of the 2ND ACT SERIES
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2023
On Tuesday, November 21st at 7:00 pm, the Palace Theater welcomes storyteller and community advocate Effie Mwando for an inspirational conversation about envisioning and creating a life of joy.
THE THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF and THE LION AND THE MOUSE Come to the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2023
As part of its 2023 Fall Puppet Performance Series, the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut is pleased to bring back the popular Pumpernickel Puppets to perform The Three Billy Goats Gruff and The Lion and the Mouse.
HartBeat Ensemble Selected to Participate in 2023 Social Enterprise Accelerator
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2023
HartBeat Ensemble, under the leadership of Artistic Director Godfrey L. Simmons, Jr. and Managing Director Rhoda Cerritelli, announced its selection as of one of the participants in Hartford Foundation for Public Giving's 2023 Social Enterprise Accelerator (SEA).
The Warner Theatre to Present The DOO WOP PROJECT in April 2024
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2023
THE DOO WOP PROJECT is coming to the Warner Theatre on 4/5/23. See how to purchase tickets!
FROM BATTLEFIELD TO ART Comes to West Hartford This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2023
This inspiring event, organized by the community in Hartford, CT, aims to generate support for the purchase and delivery of vital medical supplies to Ukraine. The art show will serve as a platform to showcase the artistic expression of these brave individuals while supporting a noble cause.
Photos/Video: First Look at CHEESE FRIES & CHILI DIPS at 7 Angels Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2023
Seven Angels Theatre in Waterbury is currently presenting the world premiere of Cheese Fries & Chili Dips through November 19th. Check out photos and video from the production here!
Shoreline Playwrights in Collaboration with Drama Works Theatre to Present HOLIDAY WORKS IN PROGRESS
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2023
Shoreline Playwrights and Drama Works Theatre will present 'Holiday Works in Progress', featuring two new holiday plays by Laura Thoma and Teresa Mella Fogel. Get all the performance details here!
Westport Country Playhouse to Present Script in Hand Reading of THEATRE PEOPLE
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2023
Westport Country Playhouse will present 'Theatre People,' a comedy script in hand playreading. Cast includes Shereen Ahmed, Erin Noel Grennan, Beth Leavel, John Rapson, Rodolfo Soto, and Lee Wilkof.
A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS is Coming To The Palace Theatre This Month
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2023
Experience the enchantment of A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS as it returns for a national tour, visiting 30 cities this holiday season. Don't miss this ultimate holiday variety show filled with nostalgia, charm, comedy, music, and magic.

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