Over the weekend, female hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa co-headlined with r&b group TLC for the 'It's Iconic' tour at Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut. The evening began with a DJ spinning a mix of old-school jams to pump up the crowd for the main event. …
Jesus Christ Superstar is such an iconic and ambitious show that you often know what to look for the moment you sit down. At the end of the night, Jesus Christ Supoerstar at CTC was a roaring success and a fan favorite for those who came to see it!…
On Saturday, August 1st, I had the pleasure of seeing the hilarious production called THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL, as performed by the Castle Craig Players at the Almira F. Stephan Memorial Playhouse in Meriden, CT. Director Bobby Shultz, assistant director Melanie Del Sole, music direct…
On Saturday, July 25th, I had the pleasure of seeing yet another phenomenal musical at Musicals at Richter, MARY POPPINS! The outdoor ambiance at Musicals at Richter tremendously enhances my enjoyment of these productions, seeing these shows under the stars on clear nights! The moving set is elabora…
On Thursday, July 23rd, I had the pleasure of experiencing another phenomenally-performed show at Center Stage Theatre, in Shelton, CT, THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL. Directors Rob Esposito and Katie Sedlock combine their talents with the rest of the crew and this amazing young cast to give the audience yet…
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The best thing about reviewing new works is that you can go into it with a clean slate. What I witnessed was a smart production by an experienced cast and crew, with an engaged audience: The holy trinity for a successful new play.…
The Summer Theatre Of New Canaan's production of MATILDA THE MUSICAL is a must-see or must-see again for all ages.…
On Saturday, July 11th, I had the pleasure of seeing yet another phenomenal production at Musicals at Richter, in Danbury, 1776. Seeing this show at this outdoor venue on a clear night is a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Robert Bria designed the set, which primarily depicts the inside of Independe…
“Live, live, live!” That is the story of Auntie Mame. Everyone is so preoccupied with doing the right thing these days, setting themselves up for success and grinding until there is nothing left, that they forget to make the most of the time we have!…
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In "Eurydice", a fresh look at one of the greatest love stories of all time, playwright Sarah Ruhl re-imagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine. Eurydice and her musician-lover, Orpheus, are a happy modern couple. On their wedding day, Eurydice is...
The wall between Mexico and the United States may seem like it is ripped from today’s headlines, but clear back in 1998, playwrights Solano and Havis interviewed over 200 residents of San Diego, Tijuana, and Mexicali asking a simple question, “Would we be better off with or...
William Shakespeare; dir: Dale AJ Rose.
One of the greatest shows of the American musical theatre canon closes out 2016 Nutmeg Summer Series. Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is transported to New York City, as two young lovers find themselves caught between their love and allegiance to rival street gangs. Arthur...
The University of Connecticut’s Dramatic Arts program and the Puppet Arts Program present: Rock, Paper, Scissors: The Untold Story There was once a piece of paper that was wondering what it was supposed to do in life. Through the ups and downs, twists and turns, it becomes...
It is said in Spain that the dead are more alive than the day they were born. So it is for the presumed murderer of Federico Garcia Lorca, Juan Luis Trescante Medina. 60 years after Lorca’s unsolved death, the aging fascist, Trescante, fights to hold onto the myth of an...
Gypsy July 10 - July 20, 2014 Book by Arthur Laurents Music by Jule Styne Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre GYPSY tells the story of the “ultimate stage mother” Rose and her dream to raise her daughters to perform on the vaudeville stage. Mama Rose has...
40 years ago Lewis and Clark were the biggest names lighting up the vaudeville stages. Now they will return to take center stage on television in a CBS special on the history of comedy. The only problem is they haven’t spoken in years. Jerry Adler, last seen on CRT’s stage in...
Music by Marvin Hamlisch. Lyrics by Edward Kleban. Book by James Kirkwood & Nicholas Dante. Conceived by Michael Bennett. A Chorus Line, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, tells the story of the unsung heroes of the Broadway musical—the dedicated, talented and overworked...
Alexandre Dumas’ classic novel gets an adventurous staging as this tale of friendship and romance follows young d’Artagnan upon his arrival in Paris in search of fame, fortune, and a place among the King’s Musketeers. Befriended by the three legendary swordsmen: Athos, Porthos...
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Driving Miss Daisy Cabaret on Main Theater (9/17-10/04) |
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Mamma Mia! Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts [Mortensen Hall] (10/20-10/25) |
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Crimes of the Heart Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU (10/30-11/08) |
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PAT METHENY: Side-Eye III+ Jorgensen Center (9/25-9/25) |
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JAKE SHIMABUKURO Jorgensen Center (10/10-10/10) |
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ROUNDING THIRD by Richard Dresser & PEN PALS by Michael Griffo Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny Park (10/08-10/18) |
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Bright Star Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU (10/09-10/18) |
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Harmony: A New Musical Music Theatre of CT (9/11-9/27) |
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Topdog/Underdog TheaterWorks Hartford (2/04-3/07) |
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The Mystery of Edwin Drood Center Stage Theatre (9/25-10/04) |
