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Cabaret On Main Theater

597 Main St, Rear
East Haven, CT 06512

Upcoming Shows

Xtreme Comedy Starring STEVE MARSHALL

Xtreme Comedy Starring STEVE MARSHALL

Jun 27

Get ready for a MASSIVE night of comedy as NYC HEADLINER STEVE MARSHALL takes over Cabaret on Main Theater for TWO BACK-TO-BACK PERFORMANCES on Saturday,...



Review: A CHORUS LINE at Downtown Cabaret Theatre


by Sean Fallon - June 14, 2026

There is no denying the extreme talent of the A CHORUS LINE cast. Director Brad Blake, choreographer Diana Deaver, music director Mark Ceppetelli, and assistant director Steve Belli combine their talents to help bring out the best in this first-rate ensemble cast! The hard work and dedication of all...

Review: DEADLINE at Norwalk Performing Arts Lab


by Sean Fallon - May 24, 2026

On Saturday, May 23rd, I had the pleasure of seeing an exciting new show at this promising new theater, DEADLINE, a highly enjoyable modern comedic mystery by Don Zolidis. Directors Ben Brennan and Cheyenne Perez help bring out the best in this stellar ensemble cast of twelve, all of whom have an ex...

Review: HARVEY at Castle Craig Players


by Sean Fallon - May 03, 2026

On Saturday, May 2nd, I had the pleasure of seeing another first-rate production put on by the Castle Craig Players at the Almira F. Stephan Memorial Playhouse in Meriden, CT. It is always nice to see a high quality show I was not previously familiar with. HARVEY, by Mary Chase, has somehow eluded m...

Review: QUIET! THREE LADIES LAUGHING at Crystal Theatre


by Sherry Shameer Cohen - May 03, 2026

What did our critic think of QUIET! THREE LADIES LAUGHING at Crystal Theatre?...

Review: THE FATHER AT TOWN PLAYERS OF NEW CANAAN


by Pia Haas - April 27, 2026

The Father is a critically acclaimed play by French writer Florian Zeller, translated by Christopher Hampton. It has been staged internationally, and adapted into a successful film. The play premiered in London’s West End in October 2015 and opened on Broadway at Manhattan Theatre Club in March 2...

Review: THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG at Downtown Cabaret Theatre


by Sean Fallon - April 25, 2026

On Saturday, April 25th, at 12:00 PM, I saw the newest Theatre for Young Audiences production at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport, CT, THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG. The Theatre for Young Audiences shows at Downtown Cabaret Theatre continue to entertain the entire family! This one breaks the f...

Review: PRIMARY TRUST at Westport Country Playhouse


by Sherry Shameer Cohen - April 22, 2026

Eboni Booth’s 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Primary Trust, packs a great deal of power about loss, loneliness, courage, and connecting with people....

Review: 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL at Music Theatre Of Connecticut


by Sherry Shameer Cohen - April 20, 2026

Music Theatre of Connecticut’s 39th season closes with Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical, a fun, energetic show that closely follows the story of the 1980 hit movie....

Review: THE WEDDING SINGER at Warner Theatre


by Sean Fallon - April 18, 2026

On Friday, April 17th, I had the pleasure of seeing a phenomenal show at the Warner (specifically the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre) in Torrington, CT, THE WEDDING SINGER, based on the 1998 movie that is set in 1985. The book for this stage adaptation of the film written by Chris Herlihy is written by...

Review: LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR at Sherman Players


by Jared Reynolds - April 15, 2026

If the success of a comedy may be judged by the laughter, then based on the laughter at the Sherman Playhouse, 'Laughter on the 23rd Floor' is a great success!...

Past Shows

School of Rock the Musical

FeaturedSchool of Rock the Musical

Apr 24 – May 10, 2026

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock The Musical is taking over Cabaret on Main Theater in East Haven — and this isn’t your typical musical.When...

Limited Tickets Remain
Shrek

FeaturedShrek

Apr 25 – May 11, 2025

XPERIENCE SHREK THE MUSICAL LIKE NEVER BEFORE & BE IMMERSED IN 280-DEGREE PROJECTIONS!Cabaret on Main Theater presents an immersive production of Shrek the Musical, where...

A Christmas Story the Musical

FeaturedA Christmas Story the Musical

Nov 15 – Nov 24, 2024

We're kicking off the holiday season with the American classic you know and love—like you’ve NEVER seen it before! Don’t miss the ONLY immersive version...

Legally Blonde the Musical

FeaturedLegally Blonde the Musical

Jul 19 – Jul 21, 2024

Hold on to your chihuahuas and get your pinkest outfit ready because I have the most exciting news of the century (or at least the...

Elf

FeaturedElf

Nov 10 – Nov 19, 2023

Everyone's favorite Elf is making his way to Cabaret On Main Theater for the family event of the season!

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Heathers Teen Editionn

FeaturedHeathers Teen Editionn

Jul 21 – Jul 23, 2023

Heathers The Musical: Teen Edition is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most...

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