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Review: ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE at Connecticut Theatre Company
by Jared Reynolds - September 14, 2025
How do you know when an audience has bought into your performance? The answer depends greatly on the type of show you’re producing: In the case of the jukebox musical, Escape to Margaritaville, maybe you find the entire audience singing the call-and-response before you tell them to!
NUNSENSE, THE WIZARD OF OZ & THE ODD COUPLE Set for Legacy Theatre 2026 Mainstage Season
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2025
The Legacy Theatre in Branford, CT will bring a season full of laughter, music, and family entertainment to the shoreline in 2026. The three-show Mainstage centerpiece of the company’s sixth season will launch with Nunsense, continue with The Wizard of Oz, and conclude with Neil Simon’s beloved comedy The Odd Couple.
Yächtley Crëw Comes To The Palace Theater In October
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2025
Yächtley Crëw, the nation's premier Yacht Rock band, will come to the Palace Theater next month. The nautical-themed night kicks off early with a Salute to Summer Fun Party in the Lobby.
LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES and More Set for David Geffen School of Drama at Yale 2025–26 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2025
David Geffen School of Drama at Yale has announced its 2025–26 season, featuring Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Utopia, and Is God Is. Running October 2025 through January 2026, the productions will be staged at Yale Rep, Iseman Theater, and University Theatre.
Sharon Playhouse Announces Cast for Agatha Christie’s THE MOUSETRAP
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2025
Sharon Playhouse has announced the cast for its upcoming production of Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, running September 26–October 5, 2025. Directed by Broadway’s Hunter Foster.
MAMMA MANIA! – ABBA TRIBUTE CONCERT Will Light Up the Warner Theatre In October
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2025
The Warner Theatre will present Mamma Mania!—NYC’s premier ABBA tribute—on October 24, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in Torrington, CT. Featuring dazzling costumes, powerhouse vocals, and ABBA’s biggest hits, the concert promises a night of disco-era nostalgia.
Nominations Open For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards
by BWW Awards - September 10, 2025
Nominations are now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Nominations Open For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards
by BWW Awards - September 10, 2025
Nominations are now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Playhouse On Park Will Host Discounted Morning Performances For 2025-26 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2025
Throughout their 17th season, Playhouse on Park will offer two 10:30am performances for each of their five Main Stage Productions for only $25.00. Learn more here!
Alec Baldwin and Stephanie Zimbalist Will Lead THE FITZGERALDS Reading at Westport Country Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2025
Westport Country Playhouse will present Alec Baldwin and Stephanie Zimbalist in “The Fitzgeralds: A Reading with Music.' Portions of the proceeds from this fundraising event will support the Joanne Woodward Internship Program and educational programming at the Playhouse.
Hartford Stage Will Stage World Premiere of ROPE
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2025
Hartford Stage will kick off its 2025/2026 season on October 10 with the highly anticipated world premiere of Rope, a gripping new adaptation by acclaimed playwright Jeffrey Hatcher.
Cast Announced for Playhouse On Park’s Production of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2025
Playhouse on Park will open its 17th season with Million Dollar Quartet, the smash-hit musical inspired by the legendary 1956 recording session that brought together Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins.
Claire Saunders, Ethan Peterson and More to Star in THE GREAT EMU WAR at Goodspeed
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2025
Goodspeed Musicals has revealed the cast for The Great Emu War, a new musical based on a true story of Australian farmers declaring war on emus. Learn more ad see how to purchase tickets.
The Legacy Theatre Appoints Jeff Zeitlin as Managing Director
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2025
The Legacy Theatre in Branford, CT has named longtime Guilford resident Jeff Zeitlin as its new Managing Director. Zeitlin, who has been with the company since its 2021 opening, will lead day-to-day operations and fundraising alongside Executive Artistic Director Keely Baisden Knudsen.
Interview: Stephanie Zimbalist at Westport Country Playhouse
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - September 05, 2025
Although Stephanie Zimbalist is mostly associated with Hollywood, her heart is in the theater. Zimbalist will be back at the Westport Country Playhouse on September 27th in the one night only performance of The Fitzgeralds: A Reading with Music, which also stars Alec Baldwin.
Big Yellow Taxi: The Premier Joni Mitchell Tribute Band is Coming to Cheney Hall
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2025
Get ready to be transported on an intimate musical journey with Big Yellow Taxi, the premier Joni Mitchell tribute band at Cheney Hall. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
ENGLISH to Open TheaterWorks Hartford's 40th Season
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2025
TheaterWorks Hartford will present English by Sanaz Toossi, winner of the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
Tatianna Córdoba, Yassmin Alers, and More Join IN THE HEIGHTS Concert at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2025
The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center will host a one-night-only benefit concert of In the Heights (Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Book by Quiara Alegría Hudes) on September 8, 2025. Additional casting has been announced.
ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE to be Presented at Connecticut Theatre Company in September
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2025
Connecticut Theatre Company will present Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville, a musical comedy featuring the most-loved classics of the legendary singer-songwriter. Learn more!
A CHORUS LINE Extended at Goodspeed Musicals Through Early November
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2025
Goodspeed Musicals will welcome A Chorus Line on Friday, Sept. 5, as its third production of the 2025 season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
LTM's Audition Workshop to be Held at Cheney Hall in September
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2025
LTM's Audition Workshop will take place at Cheney Hall. Have you ever wanted to go through a practice audition before the big day? Or have you ever wanted inside tips for what a director may be looking for in an audition? See how to join!
Photos: SYLVIA at Sharon Playhouse
by Emmy Rice - August 30, 2025
Production photos have been released for Syliva, playing at Sharon Playhouse. This heartwarming and hilarious production pairs Broadway favorites with talented local artists for an unforgettable celebration of love, loyalty, and laughter. See the photos here!
THE FATHER by Florian Zeller to Open at Drama Works Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2025
Drama Works Theatre will present Florian Zeller's play The Father, translated from the French by Christopher Hampton, September 5-14. Tickets on sale now.
Comedian Vic DiBitetto to Perform at Westport Country Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2025
Westport Country Playhouse will present comedian Vic DiBitetto, the “Italian Hurricane,” who churns energy, honesty, and humanity into nonstop laughter. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
ANTIGONE Comes to the MAC's Eastbound Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2025
Eastbound Theatre, a division of Milford Arts Council (the MAC) will present “Antigone” by Jean Anouilh, Friday through Sunday, September 12 to 27 at the MAC.

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