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Niantic Bay Playhouse to Present THE ADDAMS FAMILY This Summer
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2023
Prepare to snap your fingers and join the macabre madness as the Niantic Bay Playhouse proudly presents the uproarious and delightfully peculiar production of 'The Addams Family Musical.'
THE PROM Comes to Pantochino Teen Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2023
Pantochino Teen Theatre will present the wildly funny and incredibly moving broadway musical comedy, “The Prom' at the SHU Community Theatre in Downtown Fairfield. Co-producers Bert Bernardi and Jimmy Johansmeyer have announced three performances, August 11 and 12.
Warner Theatre Partners With Servicemaster Albino For Backpack Drive
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2023
The Warner Theatre has announced a partnership with ServiceMaster Albino. The Warner Theatre will be a Backpack & School Supplies Drive drop off location during the entire month of July, 2023.
Westport Country Playhouse Begins Previews on Tuesday For DIAL M FOR MURDER
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2023
Westport Country Playhouse will stage a new adaption of the classic suspense thriller of blackmail and revenge, “Dial M for Murder,” July 11 through July 29, adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher, from the original play by Frederick Knott, and directed by Mark Lamos, Playhouse artistic director.
DIVINE RENOVATION, DESTINATION: NEW ENGLAND, PRODUCER'S CUT PREMIERE Comes to the Warner in December
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2023
Join the Warner Theatre for an exclusive red-carpet event on Friday, December 1: Divine Renovation, Destination: New England, Producer’s Cut Premiere, featuring a 6 pm VIP reception, and 7:30 pm behind-the-scenes preview of the new season in the Oneglia Auditorium (Main Stage)!
Erika Henningsen, Kyle Selig, Jane Bruce and More Join THE DARK LADY at The 2023 National Music Theatre Conference
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2023
The musical The Dark Lady (with book and lyrics by Sophie Boyce and music by Veronica Mansour) is being developed at The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center, as part of their 2023 National Music Theater Conference.
TheaterWorks Hartford and Community Partners In Action Host Fundraiser This Month
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2023
TheaterWorks Hartford has announced that Thursday, July 13th at 5:30 PM, Executive Director Beth Hines and Prison Arts Program Manager Jeffrey Greene will join Honorary Chair Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin at TheaterWorks to help raise awareness for Community Partners in Action's mission and the long-term sustainability of CPA's Prison Arts Program.
Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Musicals at Richter
by Sean Fallon - July 08, 2023
On Friday, July 7th, I had the pleasure of yet again being blown away by the incredible talent that Musicals at Richter, in Danbury, CT has found to star in their show, this time, being a musical comedy that I have never seen before, THE ADDAMS FAMILY.
Musical Comedy Revue THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS (THE MUSICAL!) Comes To Legacy Theatre July 13-30!
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2023
Do you love classic Broadway showtunes? Know every word to 'The Phantom of the Opera', 'Company', 'Carousel', and 'Hello Dolly'? Enjoy the hilarious Apple TV+ musical comedy, 'Schmigadoon!'? 'The Musical of Musicals (the Musical!)' is a love letter to musical theatre, sung in the style of the best musical theatre composers of all time, including Rodgers and Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim, Jerry Herman, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Kander & Ebb.
DANSEREYE ~ CHOREOGRAFFITI Comes to the Warner Theatre in August
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2023
The Warner Theatre has announced the return of Dansereye. The production will feature the premiere of Scott Thyberg's newest ballet, The Seven Deadly Songs ~ 7 Songs, 7 Genres, 7 Decades, 7 Sins, And Several Deadly Dancers. Artists are current or former members of Oklahoma City Ballet, Ryan Jolicoeur-Nye, Artistic Director.    
Register Now For Darlene Zoller's Adult Tap Classes Through Playhouse Theatre Academy
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2023
Playhouse Theatre Academy is offering Adult Tap Classes this summer for ages 18 and up. The session will be from July 10 - August 14th, and walk-ins are welcome. Darlene Zoller's classes are continuing by popular demand, after successful winter and spring sessions. Registration is open, and slots are filling quickly. 
Playhouse On Park To Host Young Professionals Night In Conjunction With Musical BANDSTAND
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2023
Join other Young Professionals (ages 21-35) on Thursday, August 3rd for a performance of BANDSTAND; music by Richard Oberacker, with a book and lyrics by Robert Taylor and Richard Oberacker. Pre-show wine and cheese reception begins at 6pm, and the show will be at 7:30pm. The reception includes complimentary wine and cheese. Tickets are $25, all seats reserved.
Register Today For Playhouse Theatre Academy's New Summer Program TEEN COMPANY: LET'S PUT ON A SHOW (SHE KILLS MONSTERS)
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2023
Playhouse Theatre Academy (PTA)'s TEEN COMPANY: LET'S PUT ON A SHOW summer program (for ages 13-17) begins on July 24th in Simsbury, CT at Simsmore Square. In this three week session, students will immerse themselves in a professional rehearsal process for a production of SHE KILLS MONSTERS, which will be creatively staged at PTA's studio space at Simsmore Square! The program runs July 24th - August 11th from 8:30am-3:30pm M-F. 
Westport Country Playhouse Offers Free, Behind-the Scenes Guided Tours In July And August
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2023
Westport Country Playhouse announces that admission-free, guided tours are now available to the public by reservation from 10:30 a.m. to noon on selected Mondays and Saturdays: July 17, 22, and 24, and August 5 and 7.
Jazz Guitarist and Singer John Pizzarelli Performs Immortal Songs from the Stage and Screen at the Ridgefield Playhouse, September 8
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2023
​​​​​​​World-renowned guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli has been hailed by the Boston Globe for “reinvigorating the Great American Songbook and re-popularizing jazz.” Established as one of the prime contemporary interpreters of the Great American Songbook, Pizzarelli has expanded that repertoire by including the music of Paul McCartney, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Tom Waits, Antônio Carlos Jobim and the Beatles.
Castle Craig Players Venture INTO THE WOODS Beginning July 28
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2023
The Castle Craig Players will conclude their 30th Anniversary Season with the beloved fairy tale musical Into the Woods. Winner of five Tony Awards, this modern classic by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine runs July 28 through August 13 at the group's intimate Meriden venue!
Westport Country Playhouse Symposium Welcomes Writer Jeffrey Hatcher, July 16
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2023
Stage and screenwriter Jeffrey Hatcher will be the symposium guest at Westport Country Playhouse on Sunday, July 16
CARDBOARD EXPLOSION! Comes to The Ballard Institute This Month
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2023
As part of its 2023 Spring Puppet Performance Series, the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will present Cardboard Explosion! by Brad Shur of Paper Heart Puppets on July 22, 2023 at 11 a.m. in Betsy Paterson Square in Downtown Storrs.
THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING Featuring Kathleen Chalfant & More Set for Long Wharf Theatre 2023/24 Season
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2023
Long Wharf Theatre is launching its 2023/2024 season, Theatre of Possibility. See full programing and learn how to purchase tickets!
Westport Country Playhouse to Host SUMMER THRILLERS: A MYSTERY AUTHOR DISCUSSION in July
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2023
Westport Country Playhouse will host “Summer Thrillers: A Mystery Author Discussion,” featuring three authors of different mystery novel genres, on Sunday, July 9, at 2 p.m., in the Lucille Lortel White Barn, adjacent to the theater.
Warner Theatre Executive Director Rufus de Rham to Step Down in July
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2023
After more than three productive years at the helm of Torrington’s Warner Theatre, Rufus de Rham has stated his intention to step down as Executive Director effective July 28, 2023.
The Ballard Institute Presents OMA By Sandglass Theater, July 15
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2023
As part of its 2023 Spring Puppet Performance Series, the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut is pleased to present Oma by Vermont-based Sandglass Theater on July 15, 2023 at 11 a.m. in Betsy Paterson Square in Downtown Storrs.
Danbury's Musicals At Richter Kicks Off 39th Season Under The Stars With THE ADDAMS FAMILY
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2023
Musicals at Richter kicks off the summer with 'The Addams Family,' playing July 7 to July 22. Featuring a live band and a cast of talented local actors, performances take place outdoors under the stars at the Richter Arts Center.
PIPPIN Comes to TheatreWorks New Milford in July
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2023
TheatreWorks New Milford will open the coming-of-age Stephen Schwartz musical PIPPIN on Friday July 14th.  PIPPIN is directed by Francis A Daley with musical director Joy Giuseffi of Patterson, N.Y. and choreographers are Sandra Hernandez of New Milford and Adam Battelstein of Kent, CT.
Elm Shakespeare Company Receives Gift From Kansas City Based Theatre League Through Shakespeare Theatre Association
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2023
Elm Shakespeare, a New Haven based professional theater company with the mission of igniting a spark in our shared humanity through Shakespeare, has received this generous gift from The Theatre League.

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