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Music Theatre of Connecticut To Present HOLIDAY ON BROADWAY
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2022
Music Theatre of Connecticut MainStage, Fairfield County's professional award-winning theatre company continues their 36th MainStage Season with a cabaret series entitled, Holiday on Broadway.
Lisa Lampanelli Brings Original Cabaret to Benefit Playhouse On Park
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2022
Come support Playhouse on Park on Friday, December 30th, 2022, when the theater presents the comedy legend in LISA LAMPANELLI: BIG FAT FAILURE. The brand-new cabaret show about screwing up was created by AND stars Lisa Lampanelli and a talented cast of theatrical triple-threats. Proceeds will benefit Playhouse on Park.
The Ballard Institute Presents TOPICS IN JAPANESE PUPPETRY Online Forum
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2022
As its final 2022 Fall Puppet Forum Series, the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will host Topics in Japanese Puppetry moderated by Dr. Claudia Orenstein, with panelists Dr. Mari Boyd, Dr. Yoko Yamaguchi, and filmmaker Zach Dorn, on Tues., Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. ET.
Windham Theatre Guild Presents A Reading of A CHRISTMAS CAROL in December
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2022
In 1853, Charles Dickens began public readings of his most popular work, A Christmas Carol.  When he ended his performances in 1870, he had read it 127 times.  From December 1867 to April 1868, he performed over 400 readings on an American tour in Boston, New York, Washington DC and other east coast cities, including Hartford.  A Christmas Carol was his most performed reading on tour.
Windham Theatre Guild Presents Holiday Chorus Concert
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2022
Back by popular demand from last year's rousing and successful performance, the Windham Theatre Guild will lift your spirits with another edition of their annual “Holiday Concert”.  The concert will contain secular and Christmas Carol holiday music.
THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER With Rap Pioneer Kurtis Blow Returns To The Bushnell Next Month
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2022
A holiday mash-up for the whole family, The Hip Hop Nutcracker is back and better than ever for its 10th season! Everything old is new again with Tchaikovsky's 129-year-old ballet reimagined as a holiday dance spectacle that will be premiering this year on Disney+.
Square One Theatre to Hold Discussion of THE DINING ROOM at Stratford Library
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2022
The Friends of Square One Theatre, in conjunction with the Stratford Library, will continue the 17th season of its popular three-part series, “Play It Again, Square One,” on Monday, November 28 beginning at 12noon.
The Warner Theatre to Screen THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS in December
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2022
The Warner Theatre is kicking off the holiday season with the popular Holiday Movie Event on Saturday, December 3, 2022, with a screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas, popcorn, and a visit with Santa Claus – all for free! There will also be a Holiday Vendor Fair, in partnership with Salt 2.0!
Victoria Sautee Will Star in Pantochino's CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2022
Pantochino Productions, a professional not for profit theatre company in Milford has announced the casting of Victoria Sautee in its upcoming new musical, “Pantochino's Christmas Carol” playing December 2 through 18 at the MAC, Milford Arts Council on Railroad Avenue in Milford.
THE SANTA STORY Musical to Open at Downtown Cabaret Theatre This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2022
The Downtown Cabaret Theatre's original TYA musical The Santa Story returns to Connecticut by popular demand to kick off the holiday season on Saturday, November 26. 
ECHOES OF SINATRA Comes to the Ridgefield Playhouse Next Week
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2022
Returning to the Ridgefield Playhouse stage with a festive twist on their fantastic show, they'll perform “Echoes of Sinatra - A Crooner's Holiday” on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 7:30pm, as part of the Teed & Brown Broadway & Cabaret Series and Sponsored by Ridgefield Station.
Marie Osmond's SYMPHONIC CHRISTMAS TOUR Makes a Stop at The Ridgefield Playhouse on December 7
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2022
This holiday season, the iconic Marie Osmond is bringing holiday cheer to The Ridgefield Playhouse with her Symphonic Christmas Tour featuring 15 members of the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra.
Scott Bradlee's A VERY POSTMODERN CHRISTMAS Comes to The Ridgefield Playhouse On December 14
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2022
Since its inception in 2011, Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox have been making pop hits of today sound like the songs of yesterday. Reworking hit modern songs in alternative styles such as swing, doo-wop, jazz, and ragtime, the group went viral after their cover of Miley Cyrus' “We Can't Stop.”
Education @ the Warner Announces MINI CREATORS, December 1- 22
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2022
Education @ the Warner announces MINI CREATORS, a free program for children ages birth-5 years and caregivers, Thursday mornings at 10 am from December 1 - 22, 2022. MINI CREATORS sessions will take place in the Warner Theatre's new Warner Club at 80 Main St. in Torrington, CT.  
Puppet Madame Returns To Provincetown's Pilgrim House In MADAME'S FACE-FOR-RADIO HOLIDAY HOOTENANNY
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2022
Pilgrim House, Provincetown's destination for top-flight entertainment, have announced an exclusive three-night engagement of the world premiere of MADAME'S 'FACE-FOR-RADIO' HOLIDAY HOOTENANNY.
Ivoryton Playhouse Announces 2023 Season Featuring THE SOUND OF MUSIC, THE COLOR PURPLE & More
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2022
The Ivoryton Playhouse will open its doors for a stellar new season - a year full of exciting, uplifting and affordable professional theatre. Musicals for families and romantics, stories of challenges overcome and evenings that are just plain fun, our 2023 Season has a little bit of everything and something extra!
First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; Playhouse on Park's PIPPIN Leads Best Musical
by BWW Staff - November 21, 2022
The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Marie Osmond Comes To The Ridgefield Playhouse In December
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2022
Marie Osmond has spent more than six iconic decades in the entertainment business performing as a successful singer, television performer and talk show host, dancer, actor, author, entrepreneur and public speaker. She has continued to maintain relevance, remaining an instantly recognizable figure across the globe.
Met Opera's THE MAGIC FLUTE Comes To The Ridgefield Playhouse Next Month
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2022
The Met Opera's abridged, English-language version of Mozart's musical fairy tale, The Magic Flute, returns to the big screen for the holiday season – with free tickets for children 18 and under! 
Sacred Heart University Community Theatre Presents December Films
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2022
The SHU Community Theatre presents a month of film programming in December. This month's highlights include sing-along screenings of Disney's Frozen and Frozen II on Dec. 30, and a Q&A with the filmmaker of Santaman, after the Dec. 18, screening of the new holiday film.
Emmy-Winner Darren Criss Makes His Ridgefield Playhouse Debut With A VERY DARREN CRISSMAS
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2022
Emmy and Golden Globe winning actor, singer and Glee favorite, Darren Criss, will make his Ridgefield Playhouse debut to celebrate the holiday season! He'll bring “A Very Darren Crissmas” to Ridgefield for his only Connecticut performance on Friday, December 16 at 8pm, as part of the Teed & Brown Broadway & Cabaret Series.
Town Players Of New Canaan's JOYFUL NOISE To Open This Weekend At The Powerhouse Theater At Waveny Park
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2022
The Town Players of New Canaan will present their third production of the 2022-23 season, JOYFUL NOISE, written by Tim Slover and directed by Nancy L. Mayer. The producer is Deborah Burke. The production will run November 18 to December 4 at the Powerhouse Theater at Waveny Park.
Pentatonix Kicks off the Holiday Season Tonight With Their Largest U.S. Arena Tour and Biggest Show Yet
by Michael Major - November 17, 2022
The tour, Pentatonix: A Christmas Spectacular!, is large-scale multi-city outing with Pentatonix headlining 22 of North America's top arenas. They will visit major markets throughout the continent, promising to be their biggest shows yet! Season 21 winners of The Voice, Girl Named Tom, will open the night as the tour’s special guests.
Square One Theatre Presents Final Performance of THE DINING ROOM This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2022
Stratford's Square One Theatre Company, which had been closed since March 2020, due to the pandemic, reopened on Thursday, November 3 and this weekend will complete its final performances of The Dining Room by A.R. Gurney.
COME FROM AWAY Comes to The Bushnell This December
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2022
The Bushnell has announced the national tour of Come From Away, a Broadway musical about the true story of the small town that welcomed the world, will return to Hartford for a limited engagement December 20-24, 2022. Come From Away, tickets are on sale now!

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