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IVORYTON PLAYHOUSE

103 Main Street
Ivoryton, CT 06442

Upcoming Shows

1776
Jun 25 – Jul 26, 2026

1776 is the Tony Award-winning musical with music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and a book by Peter Stone, set during the sweltering summer of...


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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

Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill
May 7 – May 31, 2026

Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, running May 8 through May 31 at Ivoryton Playhouse, is set in a small Philadelphia nightclub in 1959...

Playhouse Holiday Jamboree
Nov 20 – Dec 21, 2025

Playhouse Holiday Jamboree at Ivoryton Playhouse brings the holiday spirit to life with an engaging blend of classic songs, stories, and laughter. The production features...

Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville
Aug 8 – Sep 15, 2024

Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville brings the island vibes to Ivoryton Playhouse this summer. The musical features a story about Rachel, a driven scientist, who...

Sunday in the Park with George: In Concert
Sunday in the Park with George: In Concert
Jan 7 – Jan 8, 2023

Brief Cameo Productions is proud to announce its second production: Sunday in the Park with George: In Concert, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapines Pulitzer Prize-winning...

The Mousetrap
The Mousetrap
Oct 28 – Nov 15, 2020

Agatha Christie, the Mistress of Mystery, brings you her most popular creation, The Mousetrap. When a group of strangers are trapped together at a manor...

Ring of Fire
Ring of Fire
Aug 5 – Aug 30, 2020

The Man in Black is back! From the songbook of Johnny Cash comes this unique musical. The show follows a sort of ages-of-man path from...

Flasdance: The Musical
Flasdance: The Musical
Jun 24 – Jul 26, 2020

Every day, she works in a mans world. Every night, she dances through the universe that is her dream.Dance like youve never danced before! Flashdance:...

* NEW * Haunted Connecticut Jr: Spooky Stories For The Whole Family
* NEW * Haunted Connecticut Jr: Spooky Stories For The Whole Family
Jul 10

Dr. Gencarella is a tenured professor at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and a folklorist whose research examines the myths, legends, and cultural traditions of...

Casey Carle’s BubbleMania: Comedy…With A Drip!
Casey Carle’s BubbleMania: Comedy…With A Drip!
Jul 3

Casey Carle, award-winning, international performer brings his BubbleMania: ComedyWith a Drip! back to the Ivoryton Playhouse with jaw-dropping bubble sculptures, funky funny foam, jazz inspired...

Forbidden Broadway Comes to Ivoryton
Forbidden Broadway Comes to Ivoryton
May 27 – Jun 14, 2020

In this special production of Off Broadways hit musical revue created for the Ivoryton Playhouse, Broadways greatest musical legends meet Broadways greatest satirist in this...

Native Gardens
Native Gardens
May 27 – Jun 14, 2020

Gardens and cultures clash, turning friendly neighbors into feuding enemies in this funny world premiere by the author of The Book Club Play. Pablo, a...

The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby
Apr 22 – May 10, 2020

Jay Gatsby, a self-made millionaire, passionately pursues the elusive Daisy Buchanan. Nick Carraway, a young newcomer to Long Island, is drawn into their world of...

An Actor's Carol
An Actor's Carol
Dec 13 – Dec 22, 2019

The Ivoryton Playhouse provides a fresh take on Dickenss timeless A Christmas Carol with their production of Charles Evereds An Actors Carol from December 13...

Shear Madness
Shear Madness
Sep 18 – Oct 6, 2019

Shear Madness is one of the most popular productions in the world, delighting audiences night after night with its unique blend of madcap improvisation and...

Mamma Mia
Mamma Mia
Jun 26 – Jul 28, 2019

Set on a Greek island paradise, the story-telling magic of ABBAs timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable...

The Woman in Black
The Woman in Black
Nov 2 – Nov 20, 2011

Unanimously acclaimed by the critics and now in its 20th year in the West End, The Woman In Black combines the power and intensity of...

The Marvelous Wonderettes
The Marvelous Wonderettes
Sep 28 – Oct 16, 2011

A cotton-candy colored, non-stop pop musical blast from the past! Featuring your favorite songs from the ’50s and ’60s. The Marvelous Wonderettes takes you to...

Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash
Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash
Aug 10 – Sep 4, 2011

A tribute to the legendary Man in Black. Growing up dirt-poor, wrestling with family tragedy, striking out on his own, emerging as a songwriter, finding...

The Producers
The Producers
Jul 6 – Jul 31, 2011

A New Mel Brooks Musical. Adapted by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan from Brooks’ 1968 film of the same name, with lyrics by Brooks and...

Barefoot in the Park
Barefoot in the Park
Jun 8 – Jun 26, 2011

The original Broadway production of this romantic comedy, written by Neil Simon and directed by Mike Nichols, opened October 23, 1963, with the four lead...

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