Upcoming Shows
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...
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...
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...
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....
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....
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...
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!...
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - April 12, 2026
What did our critic think of THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY at Westport Community Theatre?...
by Sean Fallon - April 12, 2026
On Saturday, April 11, 2026, I had the pleasure of seeing yet another excellent production at Center Stage Theatre in Shelton, CT, JERRY’S GIRLS, a show that celebrates the music of Jerry Herman whose music was featured in Hello Dolly!, Mame, and other musicals. Starring the phenomenal first-rat...
by Jared Reynolds - March 30, 2026
At the end of the day, the cast is what made God of Carnage so successful and funny, and praise should be given towards the whole cast for their performances and to Terry Sagedy, who brought it all together....
by Jared Reynolds - March 22, 2026
A typical pitfall of talking plays is that the modern audience may struggle to focus if there is no action to go along with the talking, but a smart production can find ways to keep an audience engaged. And CTAW’s production of The Gin Game was very smart indeed. The moments of levity between the ...
Past Shows
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 brings the island vibes to Ivoryton Playhouse this summer. The musical features a story about Rachel, a driven scientist, who...
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...
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...
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...
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:...
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, 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...
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...
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...
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...
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 is one of the most popular productions in the world, delighting audiences night after night with its unique blend of madcap improvisation and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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