Join or Die Film Screening and Community Join Fair
A film screening of Join or Die paired with a community join fair.
Garde Arts Center
Upcoming Shows
Tig Notaro
Emmy- and Grammy-nominated comedian Tig Notaro brings her celebrated stand-up to New London for one night only. Known for her dry delivery, impeccable timing, and distinctive comedic storytelling, Notaro has been named one of the 50 best stand-up comics of all time by Rolling...
Articles
Review: PRIDE & PREJUDICE PART 2: NAPOLEON AT PEMBERLY at Westport Country Playhouse
What if Jane Austen's characters crossed paths with Napoleon?…
Review: CARRIE at Connecticut Theatre Company
Horror is one of the most versatile genres in performing arts. Connecticut Theatre Company chose the minimalist route, which created a fantastical atmosphere rather than the gruesome route that horror/slasher films take today. …
Review: MOON OVER BUFFALO at Castle Craig Players
On Saturday, October 10th, I had the pleasure of seeing yet another quality show performed by the Castle Craig Players at the Almira F. Stephan Memorial Playhouse in Meriden, CT, MOON OVER BUFFALO, a comedy written by Ken Ludwig. Director Ian Galligan helps bring out the best in this cast! Comedy dr…
Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Town Players Of Newtown
In modern theater, it often feels like a risk to keep it simple and just let the cast take a script and run with it, but for the Town Players of Newtown, that decision is well justified and led to the creation of a delightfully entertaining production of The Importance of Being Earnest.…
Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Fairfield Center Stage
On Saturday, October 3rd, I had the pleasure of seeing a phenomenal performance of one of my absolute favorite musicals of all-time, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, performed by Fairfield Center Stage at City Wide Church in Bridgeport, CT. Director Joel Fenster, Choreographer Lindsay Johnson, and Music Direc…
Review: FRECKLE at Crystal Theatre
On Friday, October 2nd, I had the pleasure of my first experience at Crystal Theatre in Norwalk, CT, seeing a phenomenal original musical called FRECKLE! This musical comedy takes some unique and unconventional stylistic choices, all of which work perfectly! With book, music, and lyrics written by M…
Review: HARMONY at Music Theatre Of Connecticut
Most people have never heard of Comedian Harmonists, a group of six men who impressed the world with their sophisticated and harmonious voices from 1928 to 1934, during the rise of Nazi Germany. This was epic because three of the men were Jewish and one Christian was married to a Jewish woman. …
Review: THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at TheatreWorks New Milford
'Having a blast” is the best way to describe the vibes inside the auditorium at TheatreWorks New Milford, and that is thanks in large part to the director, Diana Canova, who was the spearhead of this delightful evening at the theater!…
Review: THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at Center Stage Theatre
On Saturday, September 26th, I had the pleasure of seeing another first-rate musical phenomenally performed at Center Stage Theatre in Shelton, CT, THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, which is based on an unfinished novel by Charles Dickens. This unfinished novel was made into a play in 1985 with book, musi…
Review: DRACULA at Brookfield Theatre For The Arts
From the direction, to the set, to the cast; the Brookfield Theatre of the Arts’ production of Hamill’s Dracula blends classic horror with modern feminist themes in an entertaining celebration of storytelling.…
Past Shows
21 total · showing 1–10
Con Alma y Fuego
A free, open-to-the-public concert of Latin and Afro-Caribbean jazz.
Croce Plays Croce
A.J. Croce presents an evening pairing his father Jim Croce's most beloved songs with his own original music, woven together with storytelling and humor. Audiences will hear Jim Croce classics including Operator, You Don't Mess Around with Jim, Bad Bad Leroy Brown, and Time in a...
2026-27 Opening Night: Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra
The ECSO opens its 2026-27 season with Shadows & Spirits, an evening pairing works that pulse with dark energy and theatrical flair. Concert competition winner violinist Isabella Diaz performs Prokofiev's Violin Concerto No. 1, a work of fierce rhythmic momentum and soaring...
Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE
Gobo, Red, Mokey, Wembley, and Boober Fraggle embark on a quest to find the lost Celebration Stone, an ancient treasure with the power to unite everyone for the ultimate party. The family-friendly stage adventure features vibrant walk-around versions of the Fraggles, puppet...
The Machine (Pink Floyd Tribute Band)
Pink Floyd tribute band The Machine performs at the Garde Arts Center.
The Machine Performs Pink Floyd
The Machine has forged a nearly 40-year reputation extending the musical legacy of Pink Floyd. The New York-based quartet performs a diverse mix of Pink Floyd's extensive 15-album repertoire, complete with renditions of popular hits and obscure gems. The band is known for...
Manhattan Short Film Festival 2026
The 29th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival invites audiences to discover their inner film critic by casting votes for Best Film and Best Actor. Presented as part of The Real Movie Palace Experience, viewers join film lovers simultaneously in over 500 venues across the globe...
A Night to Remember: 1926 Opening Night Reenactment
Step back to 1926 and experience the glamour, excitement, and spectacle of the Garde Theatre's opening night a full century after the doors first opened. The evening celebrates the magic of the Roaring Twenties with live music, vintage entertainment, immersive performances, and...
The Garde's 1926 Opening Night — A Night to Remember
A step back to 1926, this event recreates the glamour, excitement, and spectacle of the first night The Garde came to life.
Randy Travis
Country legend Randy Travis performs at the Garde Arts Center.
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RUFUS WAINWRIGHT WANTED: JUDY GARLAND Jorgensen Center (11/21-11/21) |
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STOMP Stamford Palace Theatre (11/25-11/25) |
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Cabaret The Press Box Theater (11/27-12/20) |
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Crimes of the Heart Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU (10/30-11/08) |
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Pinocchio Playhouse on Park (10/31-11/21) |
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The Sound Inside Drama Works Theatre (12/04-12/13) |
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Delayed For The Holidays Goshen Players (11/28-12/06) |
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Marvin's Room Dionysus Theatre Company (10/30-11/15) |
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9 to 5 JR Fairfield Theatre Company (12/05-12/06) |
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Lerner and Loewe's Brigadoon Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU (2/19-2/28) |
