A conversation between Grace Farms' Founding Creative Director Chelsea Thatcher and visual artist Teresita Fernández, who discusses her studio practice, research, materials, and site-specific work, Double Glass River. The lecture is preceded by a short recital by award-winning...
Sarah Harden, former CEO of Hello Sunshine, shares lessons in leadership, innovation, and creating more equitable industries as part of the Leading with Purpose series.
Tony and GRAMMY Award-winning artist Leslie Odom, Jr. performs selections from the American Songbook, reimagined pop favorites, and musical theater classics. The performance includes special songs from Hamilton, the Broadway show that earned Odom a Tony Award for his portrayal...
Renowned violinist Nemanja Radulović and his acclaimed chamber orchestra Double Sens make their U.S. debut and first U.S. tour, performing works by Beethoven and Bach. The concert takes place in the 700-seat indoor amphitheater and is timed to conclude with the sunset.
The GRAMMY-nominated choir Broadway Inspirational Voices returns to Grace Farms to deliver a family-friendly concert of beloved Broadway, gospel, and Christmas melodies performed by 30 vocalists.
Dr. Danielle Allen, James Bryant Conant University Professor at Harvard University, draws an arc from the American founding to the present to explore how the original vision of the Declaration of Independence can serve us still. The talk is followed by a performance featuring...
GRAMMY-nominated sarodist Alam Khan, son of legendary musician Ali Akbar Khan, joins classical guitarist Derek Gripper. The duo explores spontaneous creation, re-imagining great African songs and Indian melodies.
Artist, scholar, and advocate Dr. Hannah Rose Thomas, known for her portrait painting practice used as a tool for advocacy, speaks and is followed by a performance by musicians of the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
GRAMMY-winning singer and songwriter Aoife O'Donovan offers an intimate performance showcasing her voice alongside strings. She is joined by cellist Eric Jacobsen and violinist Colin Jacobsen, co-founders of the string quartet Brooklyn Rider, and the chamber orchestra The...
Dr. Sian Leah Beilock, the 19th President of Dartmouth and a cognitive scientist, speaks as a global leader on critical issues facing higher education. The talk is followed by a performance featuring violinists William Hagen and David Bernat, violist Masumi Per Rostad, and...
Mike Faherty, Co-Founder of Faherty, and Shilpa Shah, Co-Founder of Cuyana, join for a lunch conversation exploring what it means to lead with purpose in today's fashion industry.
Pianist Elizabeth Joy Roe, half of the Anderson & Roe Piano Duo, performs with GRAMMY-winning cellist and Grace Farms Artist-in-Residence Arlen Hlusko in the final performance of the Music at Grace Farms series.
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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Driving Miss Daisy Cabaret on Main Theater (9/17-10/04) |
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RUFUS WAINWRIGHT WANTED: JUDY GARLAND Jorgensen Center (11/21-11/21) |
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HOCUS POCUS LIVE! Jorgensen Center (10/18-10/18) |
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Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert Palace Theatre Stamford (9/19-9/19) |
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All My Sons Town Players of Newtown (12/04-12/19) |
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Mamma Mia! Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts [Mortensen Hall] (10/20-10/25) |
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Welcome Cabaret Live & In Color (9/13-9/13) |
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Lerner and Loewe's Brigadoon Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU (2/19-2/28) |
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Hocus Pocus Live! an all-new parody musical Warner Theatre (9/26-9/27) |
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OUR TOWN by Thornton Wilder Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny Park (9/18-10/04) |
